davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-12-17
nv I.V'T.ILU.IBLE DISCOVERY.

1t has long been a favorite theory with
many learned men, that the vegetable king
dom furnishes an antidote for every dis
ease the human system is heir to and, that
a thorough research into the medicinal
qualities of the different herbs and weeds
that grow spontaneously all around us,
would do away with many Poisonous min
erals now made use of by the medical fac
ulty. A very important discovery which
has Just come to our knowledge although
made some some ten or fifteen years since)
goes far to prove this theory correct 1t has
been thoroughly tried and proved, not only
by theperson W no made the discovery, but
by II large number among the most re-
liable families in the country.
As there is something rather singular in
the manner of the discovery, we will give
the discoveries own language; and mere
ly preface by saying that he Is one OF the
oldest and most reliable dentists ID bosloh,
and a man well read III all llallers TelallilS
to medicine.
''In the year 1851, my health became very
much impaired, in consequence of apply
ing myself too closely to my business, so
that | was obliged to relinquish it and go
abroad. | went out in the western coun-
friends there, and with the hope Of recov-
ering my health. While there, as | was
crossing one of the large prairies in the
great valley of the Mississippi, my atten-
ton was arrested by large cluster of beau
tiful wild flowers and never having seen
the like before 1 gathered few of them,
and found them to emit very agreeable
aromatic odor, which impressed me with
the thought that the plant might possess
some valuable medicinal properties.
made considerable inquiry about it, but no
one could give me any information except
a Dutch farmer who lived in the neighbor
hood He informed me that he had known
horses, when afflicted with the heaves, and
turned out upon the prairies to Craze, to
find this weed, and eat of it daily until
they got well. After satisfying myself full
ly that this statement was correct, and that
ii had never been employed in the treat
ment of disease in the human frame, |
gathered a small quantity and brought II to
Massachusetts, for the purpose ofascertain-
ing what were its real medicinal proper
ties. Since then l have proved it to be the
most valuable remedy for the cure of Con-
sumption, and other pulmonary affections,
that has ever been discovered or employed
in the treatment of such diseases, Please
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-12-17
HOIr JEFF D.II'TS U'E.vT OFT TO
COUIEEDB "a IyISCO.N'SE.r BOI'.

1t is probably known to but very few of
the present citizens of our state that Wis
consin has the high distinction of having
given Mr.. Jefferson Davis, eX-president of
the ex-confoderato states, his first pnblic
whipping.
1t should be remembered that Master
JofI. was educated for the army at the eN-
pense of the government he so ungrateiul-
ly betrayed, and entered the service as a
lean, lanlS, imperious, overbearing lieuten-
ant, and was stationed at Fort Howard and
Fort Winnebago about the years 1920 to
1881. In 1880 or 1881 he was stationed at
the latter post, where tine circumstances we
are about to relate occurred. For year or
two previous Buckeye boy named Stew
art-a full sized, well-built, muscular man,
and as good natured as an elephant-had
been in the employ of Judge Arndt, OF
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-12-17
PoetYy.
VIEW ENGLAND.

Land Of the forest and the rock
OF dark blue lake and mighty river,
OF mountains reared aloft to mock
Tho storms career 'he lightnings shock,
My own green land forever
Land of the beautiful and brave,
The freeman's home, the martyrs grave,
The nursery Of giant men,
Whose deeds have linked with every glen'
And every hill, and every stream,
The romance Of some warrior dreamI
o, never may a son Of thine,
wherc'er his wandering steps incline,
Forget the sky which bent above
His childhood like dream Of love,
The stream beneath the green hill flowing,
The broad-armed trees above 1t growing,
The clear breeze through the foliage blowing;
Or hear, unmoved, the taunt Of scorh
Breathed DER the brave New England borni
Or mark the strangers jaguar hand
Disturb the ashes Of thy dead
The buried glory Of a land
Whose soil with noble blood is rcd,
And sanc9led in every paf5-
Nor feel resentment, like a brand,
Unsheathed from his fiery hearth
o, greener hills may catch the sun
Beneath the glorious heaven OF France;
And streams, rejoicing as they run
Like life beneath the day-beams glance,
May wander where the orange bough
with golden fruit is bending low;
And there may bend brighter sky
Der green and classic Italy,
And pilared fame and ancient grave
Bear record Of another time,
And over shaft and architrave
The green luxuriant ivy climb;
And far towards the rising sun
The palm may shake its leaves on high,
Where flowers are opening one by one,
Like stars upon the twilight sky,
And breezes soft as sighs Of love
Above the broad banana stray,
And through the Barbmin's sacred grove
A thousand bright-hued pinions playl
Yet unto thee, New England, still
Thy wandering sons shall stretch their arms,
And thy rude chart Of rock and hill
Seem dearer than the land of palms;
The massive oak and mountain pine
More welcome than the banyan's shade;
And every free blue stream Of thine
Seem richer than the golden bed
OF oriental waves, which glow
And sparkle with the wealth below
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-12-17
NEW STORE, NEW Goods,
AND
ONE PRICE TO AL L.
O. T. PRATT,
WILL OPEN THIS WEEK AT HIS NEW aToRF

WILL OPEN THIS WEEK Al MS NEW 1ToRE,
NOS. & 2 GRANITE BLOCK.
very extensive assortment of Fall and Winter Dry
Goods and Carpets consisting of the ates novelties in
French and British Dress Goods together with full
line of the celebrated Grand Duchess Black Alpacas,
which arc admitted by all good judges to be the best
make imported both in weight and COLOR and they
are received direct from the Importer shall be able
to furnish any quality desired at very low price Also
a very full assortment of Paisley and Wool shawls,
new designs, the most popular make Of domestic Cot
tons, Table Linens and Carpets, Boulevard Skirts,
Wool Blankets, Fannels Hosiery, and Gloves, of the
very best makes, Zephyr worsteds, and Hand-Knit
Goods Small Wares, fine Laces, Edgings, Rulings,
and Dress Trimmings together with full assortment
of Millinery Goods, in vclvets satins Grapes, Flowers,
Feathers Hats, Frames &c.
All of which will be offered at extremely low prices
and no deviation My Motto will be- Large sales,
small profits and one price.
Very Respectfully,
O. j. PRATT.
Brattloboro, Oct Goth, 1869.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-12-17
THE RIVERSIDE

contains besides its lively storiesa store Of nforma
tion pcasingy presented, and it is prepared that it
is not young for the old too old for the young
Pure English md straightforward talk characterize
its contents
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-12-17

j. ESTEY & CO.,
Manufacturers of the Celebrated EsTEY COTTAGE
ORGANS, are producing the most wonderful Organs
that have ever been brought before the public.
Such is the demand for them that they are obliged to
enlarge their already extensive establishment-which
is believed to be the most extensive in the world
They respectfully invite the thoughtful and economical
buyer of Organs to examine their stock of Instru-
ments.
The beautiful voX HUMANA TREMoLo and the
wonderful vox JUBILANTE, are new STOPS rEcu-
LIAR TO THE EsTEY ORGANS, and they have made such
an effect upon the public that other manufacturers
have been driven the no less honorable course of
initiating them, Of making secondclass Instruments
and representing them to be the same or as good.
We will not risk our wen earned reputation with
anything but frst-cass Instruments and fully warrant
them.
CATALOGUES SENT FREE.
j. ESTEY & co.
Sole Manufacturers,
BRATTLEBoRo, VT.
June l. 1sGo-27
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-12-17
A CAPITAL, CHANCE

for subscribers without expendng any money, to pro-
cure frst-rate books for themselves and for Holiday
Presents to give to their friends.
Send 80 subscription to the "Riverside, and
the publishers will forward list of 22 Books WORTH
in ALL 5000 90. For each and every new name sent by
subscriber with SO. o cash, they will forward
dollars worth of books from this list. Thus, n
subscriber upon sending another name besides his
own, with $3.50, may choose book worth dollar; by
sending two other names and $500, he get book
worth 50 co. or two books worth s10O each he may
select In this way little labor only is necessary to
secure, without expending any money, books to give
away at Christmas time books to read ones self
during the long evenings.
As a Special Premium, this offer is made Amy one
who sends the of sixteen subscribers, and
$4,000, shall receive, free of expense, complete
set of the Globe Edition OF Dickens
Works, the most complete cheap edition eEtant, in
II volumes.
H. 0. HOUGHTON & CO.,
RIVERSIDE CAMBRIDGE, MASS.
AuiO
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-12-17
1.-THE RIVERSIDE.
THE MOST DELIGHTFUL OF ALL
MAGAZINES FOR YOUNG PEoLE
WDED WITH ENTERTA MING
AND INSTUCTTVE READING
Ma TIER.
Illustrated in the finest manner by our
first Artists.
AT THE HEAD OF 1TsLIsT OF CONTRIBUTORS is
HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN,
TIE MOST EMINENT LIVING WRITER FOR THE
YOUNG.
JACOB ABBOTT
also and host of witty and sensible writer's, con-
tribute to the Magazine.
1t is eminCntly THE Magazine for the
Household.
JACOB ABBOTT
also, and host of witty and sensible writer's, col
tribute to the Magazine
1t is eminCntly THE Magazine for the
Household.

Daniel Webster used to say that whenever he wished
to get at some simple fact in history science he
looked for 1t in q well written child's book.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-12-17
AMERICAN BUTTON HOLE
OVER-SEAMING &SEWING MACHINE,


IdE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE EVER
SOLD
1t works beautiful Button Holes, Eyelet Holes, En-
broiders over the Edge does "oyer-seaming" az by
hand, WHICH NO OTHER MACHINE CAN DO 1t also does
Hemming, Telling, Cordng, Tucking, Braiding, Puff
ing, Faggeting Gathering, and Sewing al the same
time, as wella any other Sewing Machine.
IT TOOK THREE GOLD MEDALS IN 1868, AND
SEVERAL SILVER MEDALS.
1t uses New and Improved Shuttle, straight needle
is finely finished, and is the BEST FAMILY SEW
ING MACHINE in use, because it does GREATER
VARIETY of work, is SIMPLE, DURABLE, and DON'T
GET OUT OF ORDER.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-12-17
X7oU WILL FINDAT
& HOLDINGS,

American and National Watches of all grades, Swiss
Watches Clocks, Fine Gold Plated, Shell and Horn
Seweiry, Masonic, odd Fellows, and q. A. r. Pins,
Rings, Seals and Charms-Gold and Seal Rings in
and Plated Ware spectacles and Eye Glasses, Vases,
Combs and Brushes Of all kinds Wax, Basket Seed and
String Beads, scotch-wood Goods, Nursery, Toilet,
Block, Hair and common Pins,-Knittng, Netting,
Crochet Sewing and Sewing Machine Needles, Per-
fumeries, Tea and Call Bells, Hand Mirrors Dog Col
lars, &c., sc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-12-17
Gbt Otrmont Dbenit,
25u0irresG Car1e.

w A. DUTTON, BrRttlcboro,Vt..
W. Furnishes to order all kinds of MARBLE j.
WORK, done In the best style.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-12-17

VN1LsoN SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE, is sold for
wv one-third less than any other rst-cass machine.
MRS. L. PUTNAM, Agent, Prospect-st., Brattleboro.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-05-25

Notwithstanding that they have oh.
tanned full possession Of the Federal
Governmental handsome working ma
iority in Congress, and a President and
Secretary of the Treasury entirely de
voted to their interests-the bondhold'
ers are still unsatisfed. Like Macbeth
they would like to stake bond of fate
and make assurance doubly sure" The
new organ Of the Administration anc
the money kings, the New York lmperi
alist, thus candidly develops the position
of its clients on this subject:
1.-The Cincinnati Enquirer admits thai
Imperialism. is the only hope of the
bondholder. Precisely so. The masses
if they have the power, will repudiate
the debt, because the masses are dishon
est in their instincts, and totally desti
tute of any sense of honor; while al
intelligent despot must maintain hi
financial credit in order to maintain hi
power. The Empire will pay its debts
the Republic will cheat its creditors
Therefore these ''dishonest masses
are modestly expected to surrende
themselves to Tan intelligent despot,
who will eXtort from them by the bay
onet that gold which, as Bonaparte wei
said, sis, in its last analysis, the. sWea
and blood of nations" Fortunately tn
masses will have yet an opportunity t.
decide for themselves whether or NJ
they will concede to the bondholders tn
guarantee thus demanded.-Cin. Eng,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-05-25

DoNN PIATT in one Of his late letters
to the Commercial thus describes a ride
with BONNER behind the celebrated horse
Dexter, and little brush on the road:
eve were approaching the long rise,
which terminates at the Jerome Park
House, when we came up with venera-
BILE pump in broad brim hat and shad-
belly coat, seated behind disreputable
little shaggy horse. Dexter was about
passing the concern, when the ancient
buffer gave his shaggy horse touch
with the whip, and he shot ahead like a
bomb Bonner hesitated moment,
and then gave the word, and away we
went after the pony But our shad was
a singer, His pony ran like Grant or
the cholera. We did not pass him. 1t
was al up grade, and heavy in dust and
sand. Dexter had well on to eight hun
dred behind him. We steadily gained,
however, and as we did, the staid old
shad touched his disreputable hoss, and
the little fellow bent honestly down to
h,s work, until he seemed to hug the
road. saw Bonner's eyes flash. He
tightened the lines and yelled at the
horse, who responded nobly. We gain
ed steadily. Dexter was oyertaking
shad, sure as fate.
"Never nind," said Bonner, "wait till
we reach the rise and take the down
slope, when Dexter won't feel the weight,
and I'll show him."
We passed the hotel fairly flying. !
saw tue crowded porticos, and the men
start to their feet, and heard their cheer
to the famous trottcr We reached the
turn of the hill. Dexter's nose almost
touched the near wheel Of shad's s buggy
when a sight presented itself that endet
the race. The road was crowded will
vehicles, coming and going To shoot
Dexter down among them was death tc
somebody. Ronncr held up, aggravated
beyond measure"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-05-25
ARemarkabie Encounter.

A remarkable story comes from Bod
ega Bay, California, of a terrific battle
between sperm whale and number of
swordfsh, which resulted in the defeat
of the whale. The fight was witnessed
by a farmer ploughing in his field near
the coast, only few miles north of the
"Golden Gate" The sea was smooth
and the first Indication of the conflict was
q commotion in the water nearly a mile
from shore, but as the combatants rap.
idly approached the land, their move
ments became distinctly visible The
swordfisb were five in number; the whale
though displaying great activity, was nc
match for them. In making their thrusts
into the sides of the whale, the swordfish
kept clear of his tail, one blow from
which would have been fatal to either OF
them. With maddened fury, the whale
struck right and left, then dived to escape
his tormentors but they followed quick
ly, and soon brought him to the surface
Blood was, seen spirting from deer
gashes in his sides. The contest last
cd nearly one. hour, when the whale,
with a mighty effort, flung himself upon
some low rocks, and soon died Many
persons from the nelghboring village OF
Peteluma went out te view the carcass
1t was fifty or sixty feet in length, and
there were gashes two feet deep and six
feet long in IFS sides.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-05-25
The JurY system,

Leading journals are discussing the
question of reforming our jury system.
Germany is the source Of the jury sys.
ten, and we might learn a useful lesson
hy gong to the fountain head: In many
OF the German States the jurors are Sc
lect class. The position is one of honor.
They are called by their title, just as We
call judges here. Why should VIC lay
go much stress on having good judges,
while we are Indifferent as to the way in
which our juries are constituted? With
us jurors have more power than they
have anywhere else---the more necessary
that they should be duly qualified and
properly paid for the discharge OF their
duties. Going TO law now is little better
than game of chance; whereas it should
he as certain in its results as scientific
process
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-05-25
THE PACIFIC RAILROAD.
How the Ends Snubbed Each Other
and wouldn't Meet.

A correspondent of the.New FORK Sun.
writing from Promontory Point, Pacific
railroad, May lst, says: e
Everybody supposes the two roads
have been doing theirlevel best to meet
each other, and so they have, but not at
this end Ifnobody had said anything,
we should have had double track across
the continent before long. The two
companies-the Central and Union
don't love each other, and the idea of
meeting wasn't agreeable. / tell YOU,
Mr. Editor, these two roads have been
built parallel to each other for distance
of fifty-thr miles, and they haven't met
yet. except to have jolly row?
One road followed its surveys, so did
the other. The surveys ran into each
other, so did the roads. SO did the CON-
panies, so did the men, SO did clubs and
stones. The roads have often been in
sight of each other, sometimes only afew
yards apart, and once they crossed. But
thev haven't met.
The Central dug from the Unions en-
bankinent. and the Union repaired its
breach by making one in the Central.
The Unions cursed the Centralsand the
latter damned the Unions. Words
were found too weak, so they talked
with fists and clubs, and had some
glorious scrimmages. Then they came
to blasting. One side would touch
off young earthquake without giving
notice to the other and shower of stones
among them would be the first sign
of it.
The other party, in acknowledgement
of the salute, at once blasted out a mine
with nitro glycerine, aiming itat the 9TH
er camp, killing several mules, but for
tunately no men. Things now look ser
ious, and war was declared. Both par
ties armed for the fray. The Central
clique sent to San Francisco for revolv-
ers, and the Union to st. Louis. Fists
and blasts were getting tame and the
combatants called for powder and blood.
The road was to be finished with mag
nifcent display of fireworks, when at the
very critical moment came word that the
two companies had shaken hands at
Washington!
The men dropped their arms, and
now are told the road is to be spliced.
The compromise was that the Central
Pacific Railroad Company abandons its
own grading and takes the Union Com
pany's line. which the latter pays for.
The Union thus gets the bonds of Gov.
ernment for the So miles.
Bonds were at the bottom of the whole
trouble. Gf
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-05-25

Saratoga hotel keepers have come
down from last years prices.
Potatoes are selling in Indiana at six
teen cents bushel.
Several sunstrokes took place at New
York on Wednesday.
In Laporte County Indiana, last month
eighteen marriage licenses were issued
aud only twelve divorces were granted
in the same time
An effort is being made IN Massachu
sets to secure the benefits of citizenship
for the Indians of that State. The chic
of these 'sbenefts" is the privilege of be
ing taxed aud the Ildians don't want it.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-05-25
Cuha.-The Late Rattle.

New YORK, May 19.-The World S
Havana correspondent says: When a
Government vessel lately arrived there
with load of wounded, the press were
forbidden to publish any facts connected
with the event. 1t transpires, however,
that General Lesea had fight with the
insurgents nine miles from Puerto Prin
cipe with a terrible result for them. AL
though the column was reported to have
suffered the loss of Lieutenant Colonel
captain, six men killed and thirty
wounded, two hundred were wounded.
A witness places the insurgent loss at
200 mer. Better information, however,
shows that the result was far more ter
rible to the Spaniards than to the insur-
gents, and that the Spaniards suffered O
greater defeat than they have experienc'
ed since the revolution began. 1t ap,
pears that Quesada and Costello had
gathered 1000 Of their troops at Los
Minos and entrenched. Generals Icons
and Lesea came along with large body
of Spaniards and assaulted the position
They would have carried it but for the
timely arrival Of Locio, who unexpeet
edly attacked one of the fanks of The
Spaniards. Still the Spaniards would
have won but for battalion of Havans
colored volunteers turning on their Off
GERS and passing over to the insurgents
aiding them efectually in the struggle
The Spanish troops then gave way
This was the first attempt to use colored
troops. The Catalan volunteers GOV
cred the retreat of the Spaniards bu
they were frequently thrown into con
fusion and lost severely. Many of thc
best and bravest of the Spanish officer:
are reported killed and wounded
This correspondent also says there i.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-05-25
The Coliseum at Rome, built by Yes.
pasian, held 100000 spectators.

The Coliseum at Rome, built by Ves-
pasian, held 100000 spectators.
All male children born in France this
year on August Is, the birthday of Ma
poleon l., whose parents will consent to
their bearing the name of Napoleon, are
to be taken under the special protection
of the Government.
The election for Congressman to ill
E. B. Washburne's unexpired term will
take place in the Third District OF Ill
nois, June s. The Republican Conven-
ton to nominate candidate comes off
May 26, and the Democratic Convention
June /.
All the soyereigns of Europe have
now contributed money to the monument
that is to be erected al Trieste in honor
of the Emperor Maximilian. The Sultan
sent one thousand dorins and the King
of Italy two thousand.
The Scheremtieff family in Russia re-
Gently gave the Imperial family an enter
tainment which cost a round hundred
thousand roubles. Fountains of eau de
Cologne were running in all salons
through which the Imperial family pass.
! ed.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-05-25
"Loyaio E,esance.

As specimen of the elegant crit
cism upon Grant furnished by the loyal
press we submit the following from th'
New York Sun, edited by Charles A
Dana:
Grant is to be pitied Poor fellow
he's like the yellow dog in the menag
erie-he is too small for a lion, he don
look like tigar, and nobody wants tt
see dog. His cabinet don't suit thu
people, his appointments don't please
the Senate, aud politicians impose OF
him.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-05-25

g-There were in attendance at Court
last week large number of Democrats
from every township in the county; and
they expressed their heartiest approval OF
the communication of the Chairman oi
the Democratic Central Committee pub
lished in this issue. The word is through.
out the county: Radicals must stand
back; the time has not come for them to
dictats to the Democracy who their nom
inees shall be-
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-05-25

ggThe former editor and proprietor
of the Albany Gentry county, Missou-
ri Ledger takes leave of the patrons of
that sheet in the following unique style :
"Valedictory-Farewell! No tears,
no sighs, no money. Let us have peace.
H. S. K"