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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-10-21

moreover the completion of the Suez Ca
nal exercises a pressure on Eastern COM
mcrco that demands great and expedi-
tious now outlet in moro direct line be-
tween the lower Pacific and Europe as well
as Eastern America than the mountain iron
road affords.
In the earlier part of the present year an
expedition sent out under the auspices of
the United States Government to explore
the Isthmus of Panama returned an unin-
vurablo report, and attention was immcdi-
ately directed to 'rchauntepec. The idea
was ably advocated, and Congress passed
an appropriation of $4,000 for prelimina-
ry survey OF the latter route. Preparations
have been made for the prosecution of tho
work. Capt. II. w. Shuleldt, Of the U. S.
Navy, is to undertake the survey. His ex-
petition will be provided with the most
complete apparatus and all needed equip
ments. The first landing will be effected
at the mouth of the Coatzocalco river at
Tchauntepoc, and it is believed that the
stream in question is navgable for at least
thirty miles from its mouth and the Goa
chapa, an arm OF the first named river, is
passablc for large vessels to an equal OK
tent. The ninety miles that remain to be
traversed will be the chief scene of labor
tor.the survey. 1t is a wild region, full of
brooks and small streams which, it is
thought, may be conducted into the Canal.
The above route having been carefully
examined, attention will next be turned to
the Nicaragua route proper, and ii is hoped
Ill Al Al.
satisfactory. The Executive of the nation
and many of the Congressman at Washing
ton, particularly those who represent the
interests of Louisiana, are greatly in favor
of the work, and CT its immediate and Wig
orous prosecution.
Should all go well, the Spring Of 1871 will
see tho enterprise clearing its way, and two
or three years, it is thought, may complete
it. All thinking men are willing at least
to see the experiment made, and there are
few who will assert that American skill,
energy and perseverance will fall behind
those of the French engineer Ferdinand de
Lesscps. The Canal once completed, will
be both an artery and new nerve of life
to Central and South America. Chlian
and Peruvian commerce is likely to profit
particularly by it, since the products of
those countries will then avoid tho danger
GUS navigation of the Straits of Magellan,
or, when driven farther South, the long
passage of Cape Horn. The Sandwich Is
lands and the Southern Archipelago will
also be greatly benefited, and the heavy
freig hts from California and our other Pa
cifc States will make their way with far
greater speed and economy to the Atlantic.
In fine, tho opening Of the proposed Canal
will set free numberless fresh resources of
wealth and civilization, and we wish it an
carly TRUMP MercdMtile Journal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-10-21

VICES OF GENIUs.-Coleridge was such
slave to liquor that he had to be kept an
unwilling prisoner by Christopher North
on an occasion when some literary perform
anccs had TO be completed by certain
time and on that very day, without taking
leave Of any member Of the family, he ran
at full speed down the avenue to Elleray,
and was soon hidden, not in the groves of
the valley, but in some obscure den, where,
drinking among low companions, his mag
nificent mind was soon brought to the lev
el Of the vile. When his spree was over
he would return to the society Of decent
mon.
De Quincy was such slave to the use Of
opium that his daily allowance was of more
Importance than eating. An ounce of laud-
anum day Frustrated animal life during
the forenoon. 1t was no unirequcnt sight
to find him asleep on the rug before the
fire in his own room, his head on a book,
and his arm crossed on his breast. When
his torpor from the opium had passed away,
he was ready for company until about day
light. In order to show him off, his friends
had to arrange their supper parties so that
sitting until three or four i'm the afternoon,
he might be brought to that point at which,
in charm and power of conversation, he
was so truly wonderful.
Burns was not less drunkard than Cole
ridge. II was the weakness of Charles
Lamb. And who can remember the last
days of Poe without an irrepressible re-
greet? lie was on his way to marry con-
fiding woman, stopped in Baltimore, and
was found by gentleman who knew him,
in II state Of beastly intoXication, uncon
scious as Il log, and died that night in the
rawlings Of delirium tremens!
Douglas Jerrold was IA devotce of gin so
also was Byron. Steele, tho brilliant au-
thor of the Christian Hero, was a beaslly
drunkard. Men wrote of him that he
would dress himself kiss his wife aud chill
dron, tell them a lie about his pressing en-
sagements, heel it over TO GROCERY called
the "Storc,' and have revcl with his bot
tie companions.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-10-21

WHY LACE Is CosTLY.-Many people
lace made by hand is called, to distinguish
it from that made by machine, which is
called imitation-is so costly. The follow
ing paragraphs, from foreign exchange,
explain the reason:
"'rhe manufacture of lace is carried to its
highest perfection in Belgium. The finest
specimen of Brussels lace is so complicated
rs TO require the labor OF seven persons on
one piece, and each operative is employed
at distinct features of the work. The thread
used is of exquisite tineness, which is spun
in dark, underground rooms where it is
sufficiently moist TO prevent the thread
from separating.
1t is so delicate rs scarcely TO be seen, and
the room is so arranged that all the light
admitted shall fall upon the work. 1t is
such material that renders the genuine
Brussels ground 50 costly. On piece of
Valencicnrcs not two inches vide, from
200 to 800 bobbins arc sometimes used, and
for the larger width as many rs 500 on the
same pillow. The most valuable Valenci-
ennes is determined by the number of
times the bObbins have been twisted in
making the ground; the more frequent the
twists the clearer and more beautiful will
be the lace. Belgium annually sells of this
lace alone to the value of over 100000.
Chantilly lace is always black, and is used
chiefly for wells and founces. 1t is very
fine, and is extensively worn. Mechln
lace is made at Mechlin, Antwerp and 9TH
or localities"
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P0etry.
THE PBTREFsRD FERN.

In a valley, centuries ago.
drew little form leaf, green and slender
Vtining delicate, ard hlroa tender
Waving, when The wind crcpt down so low;
Rushco tall and moss and grass grew round IT,
Playful snbeans dartod In and found Il,
Drops of dew stole in, by night, and crowned Il,
hut no foot u man Ger trod that way;
Earth was young, and Keeping holiday.
Monster fishes swan the silent main,
Stately forests waved their giant branches,
Mountains hurled their snowy avalanchcs,
Mammoth creatures stalkod across the plain;
Nature revelled in grand mysteries,
But the little form was not of these
Did not number with the hills aud trees;
Only grew and waved, It's sweet wild way
No one came to note It, day by day
Earth, one time, put on q irollc mood
Hcaved the rocks, and changed the mighty motion,
Of the deep, strong currents Of the ocean,
Moved the plain, md shook tho naughty wood,
Crushed the little fern In soft moist clay,
Covered it, and hid it safe away;
Oh, the long, long centuries since that day!
Oh, the agony! Oh, LIES bitter cost,
Since that useless little fern was lost
Uaelcss? Lost? There came a thoughtful man,
Searching Natures secrets, for and deep
From assure in q rocky steep
lie withdrew stone, DER which there ran
Fairy pencillinga, q quaint design,
voininss, LEAKAGE, hbres clenr and fine
And the forms life lay in every linel
So, think, God hides some souls away
Swoetly to surprise ua, the last day.
-PUBLIo OPINION.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-10-21

Our readers have probably most Of them
been appraised through the dailios that tho
government is about to establish storm
signal service.
The corps Of observers will DO composed
of non-commissionod officers in the army,
under the direction of the chief OF tho sig
nal corps, and its duty will be the obscrva-
ton and reporting Of storms by telegraph
and signals, to prevent loss to commerce
upon the great lakes and the soaboard.
So far as this goes it is we'll, but we hopo
to see the sysiom extended 80 a. TO take in
the agricultural districts, ut least through
the season of harvest. Great loss is often
sustained through damage to crops which
tho farmer is forced TO leave out through
long storms of rain, he might easily pro-
vide against them.
This system of observation will, howev-
or, subserve other important ends besides
the saving of life and property on the sea
and lakes, and the protection of crops. II
will give immense aid in tho solution of
many important meteorological problems
of the highest interest If the system should
be sufficiently extended, the observations
may thiON bitsAt hlOl IHlo
of progress, change of intensity during the
progress of storms, and many other intcr-
csting matters connected with the theory of
storm generation and subsistence.
A similar system has been employed in
Europe with great success in warning mar
liners Of danger. In England, especially,
it is said these warnings are now so systo-
matically distributed that very marked
decrease of damage has resulted to the ma
rino interests.
Thus the electric telegraph adds to the
benefits it has already conferred upon man
kind, by giving him notice of approaching
dangers in the elements, and enabling him
to prepare in good time to avoid them.
The fact that the great storms which near
~ always come from some point in the
west, in this zone, originate in the great
plain lying cast of the Rocky Mountains
has already been quite definitely settled by
meteorologists. Travelling at the most
rapid rate yet observed they would be two
or more days in reaching the Atlantic coast,
while the wires can send the information
almost Instantly. 1t needs no argument to
convince all intelligent minds that this
storm signal service may be one of the most
useful established by the government, pro-
vidod the appointments be judiciously
made, and the duties Of tho observers be
conscientously executed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-10-21

How Much BETTER IS \ MAN THAN 4
BRUTE?-In cunning he undoubtedly ex-
cells all but the dog certainly equals him
in devotion-the dove in constancy-the OK
in patience-the bee in architecture the
nightngalo,in music-the cock and bull in
courage and nearly all the animals in that
unerring instinct-the especial gift Of God
which sometimes surpasses reason.
Man, in spite of his reason, and the addi-
tional restraints which governments throw
around him, falls INTO depths Of degrada-
ton of which brutes are incapable. IL ii
not libel upon the latter, whom depraved
wretches are called Drutes? Do brutes get
drunk DO brutes chew tobacco? DO
brutes abuse and torment and kill their
mates, or make slaves and drudges of
them2 In all the annals of heroism can
you find devotion more touching than that
of the dog? In all history can yon find a
government so permanently successful rs
the bees?
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THE Y'EHU.s.vTEPEC SHIP a.
VIII.

The din OF the war has for the moment
well nigh drowned the voice of peaceful
enterprise. Our press, our clubs, our pri-
yato circles, ring with nothing olse. The
pending conflict in Europe, and tho wonder
FIJI transitions that accompany 1t, dazzle
the public mind of America as much as
they agitate the mind of Europe aud while
we In this country are not so practically in
terosted in the result, we cannot deny that
the feeling Of craftsmanship for one or the
other side in the contest has run so high as
TO divert public thought from more imme-
medlately useful topics. But this cannot
last, and the important matters that con-
Germ our own national progress must begin
to appear-in the foreground again. Among
those is the great question of ship canal
and railroad connection by the Tehuante-
pee and Nicaragua route. Our commerce
feels the necessity of another channel of
communication between the Atlantic and
Pacific Oceans. Our great trans Continent
tai railroads, of which one main line is
completed, do not furnish all the iranspor-
tation required by orr growing trade; and
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-10-21
THE GOJ'ER.V.MR.VT STORM
SEG.N.ELS.

Some two or more years since we urged
the importance of the establishment of n
series Of storm signals to warn people at n
distance of tho approach Of storms; the in
formation to be conveyed by telegraph to
prominent points, and distributed to the
surrounding country by means of artillery
discharges, striking of church bells, or 9TH
or means not difficult to devise.
We do not claim to have originated this
idea, and have now forgotten who made the
suggestion. We saw, however, that it was
n good one, aud accordingly advocated it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-10-21

1t is understood that Mr. Boutwell,, Sec
rotary Of the Treasury, has ordered the sale
ofSl 100000 Of gold and the purchase Of go
600, 900 Of bonds each week Of tho present
month. Also, that he proposes 10 anticl-
pate the payment Of tho per cent bonds,
amounting to S,O22,OOO, which mature on
tho LIST Of January.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-10-21

ALL TRAINS EXPRESS from Boston to South FRA
minghRm, except TOO A. NJ. and from South Framing
ham to Boston, except 8 20 from ftchhurg
The A. NJ. aud A30 and $50 T. NJ. trains connect at
FchIurg with trains going to the Cheshire and VI
MasH hailruads All down trains from the Cheshire
and VI & Mass. Railroads connect at Fitchburg with
trains ON this line for Boston and Way Statons. Tick
cts sold through from all stations the above Roads to
Boston via this Line. same via other Routes. Per-
sons wishing to arrive Al the South End Of Boston,
going TO Stations the Old Colony Newport, BOst,7,
Hartford Erie and Boston 4 Providence RailTo ads,
will md it for their convenience 10 go via this Line
The Boston Office Of this CumlAn is located at
ncr BEACH KISGsTos Sis, u. S. Hotel block, who're
Tickets be procured for all points North, aud in
formation IN regard to Tickets and Freight io Oh
tanned.
Trims leave fitchburg for Providence and Taunton
at s:45 A. NJ, and II. 40 and :9O p, NJ.
Returning leave Providence at Gas A. NJ, ~ and
AIS L. NJ.
Leave Taunton 1t 6:s0 A. Al, l 100 ard 1850 /. NJ.
Arrive at HtchhuFg at Q;ll A. NJ 30 and go L. NJ.
All OF the abuve Trims connect az Ft,cllufp with
trains to or from Vermont Mass. and CheshiIt Hail
reeds. Cats run through between Fchhurg and Prov
ldeiee without change. baggage checked through ard
tchett sold through from Vermont Maze. and chesi
ire Railroads.
This nlHLes the best and most direct route from
towns on above Roads through Providence Tauntun
No" Bedford, Fall River, Middlehore, pnwtucliet and
Newport II. A. BLOOD, supt.
A, p nuGDEE, Gon1 Agt, Boston.
fiiehburg, May ID, 1870 ~
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After an extensive practice Of upwards Of twenty
years, continues to secure Patents in the United
State also In Great Britain France, ind other for
oign countries Caveats, Specification, Bonds A.
sigumenta. and all Papers Drawings for Patents,
executed reasonable terms, with dispatch. Re-
searches made into American and Foreign works, to
determine the validity and utility Of Patents Of Inyen
Houa and legal and other advice rendered III all mat
tiers touching the same Copies Of the claims Of amy
Patent furnished by renting one Dollar. Assign-
tncnts recorded in Washington.
No 1geHcy in me Unit,d StHcs possesses superior
facilities for obtaining Patents, or dscoTfdintHg N
patcntabiitfy Of intentions.
During eight months, the subscriber, in the course
of his large practice, made hrcc rejected applca
tionH SIXTEEN APPEALS, trery one Of which was
decided in has fduor by the Commissioner Of Patents.
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~ regard Mr.. Eddy, ere Of the most capable aud
Successfui practitioners, with whom have had official
intercourse. CIIAS. MASON, Com Of Patents"
81 have no hesitation in assuring inventors that thoy
cannot employ man mare competent and trustw0rthy
and more capable of putting their applications in a
form to secure for them early and favorable don-
sidcration at the Patent Office. EDMUND BURKE,
late Commissioner of Patents"
'Nfr II. II Eddy has made for me THIRTEEN ar-
plicatons in all but ONE Of which patents have been
granted, and that one is non pending. Such unmis-
tnkale proof Of great talent and ability his part
leads to recommend all inventors to apply to him
procure their patents they may be Of having
the most faithful attention bestowed on their cases,
and at very reasonable charges. JOHN rAdHART.
Boston, Jan. l. lSI0.-ly1
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-10-21

j. ESIBY & CO..
Manufacturers Of tie Celebrated EsTEY COTTAGE
ORGANS, are producing the most wonderful Organs
that have ever been brought before the public.
Such isthe demand for them that they arc Obliged to
enlarge their already extensive establshmont-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-
mcnts.
The beautiful vox HUMANE TREMoLo and the
wonderful vox JUBILANTE, arc new STOPS rrcu-
LIAR TO THE EsrEY ORGANS, and they have made such
effect upon the public that other manufacturers
have been driven to the no losa honorable course Of
initiating Them Of making socondclass Instruments
and representing them to be the same, or as good.
We will not risk our wen earned reputation with
anything but Grstclass Instruments and fully warrant
them.
CATALOGUES SENT FREE.
J. ESTEY q co.
Sole Manufacturers,
BRATTLEBoRo Vt.
June l, 1907
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- no charges made, Dr. Dow is consulted daily
irom A, NJ to r. NJ. as above, upon all difficult or
chronic diseases of every and nature having by
his unwoaricd attention and extraordinary success
gained reputation which calls patients from All parts
of the country TO obtain advice.
Among the physicians In Boston, none stand higher
IN the profession than the Celebrated Or. Dow No
Endlco't street. Boston These who need the service
Of an experienced physician aud surgeon should give
him call.
p. s-Dr. Dow imports and has for sale new arti-
Gle called the French secret order by mail Two for
81 and red stamp. apr 40, lR70.--iyIp
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-10-21
IMPORTANT TO THE AFFLICTED.

4 IMPORTANT TO THE AFFLICTED.
Il X. DOW continues to be cnnsulted at his office
Nos Endcott street, Boston, all diseases Of
PRIVATE OR DELICATE NATURE by long
course of study and practical experience Of unlimited
extent, Dr. ID. has the qualification presenting
the unfortunate with remedies that have never since
he first introduced Them failed to the alarm
ing cases Of GONORRHGA AND SYPHILIS. Be-
meath his treatment all the horrors Of yeuercal and i'm
pure blood, lmpotency Soroiula, Gunorrhua, Ulcers
pain and distress in the regions Of procrcation In
ilainmatiOn Of the Bladder and Kidneys Hydrocole,
Abceshcs, Humors, frighful Swellings, and the long
train of horrible symptoms attending this class Of dis
ease, made to become harmless the simplest
aiings Of a child SEMINAL WEAKNESS.-Dr. d.
doyOes great part Of Ills time to the treatment Of
those cases caused by secret and solitary habit.
which ruins the body and mind, uniting the unfOr-
tunate individual for business society. Some Of
the sad and melancholy effects produced by early
habits of youth, weakness Of the Back and Limbs
Dizziness OF the Head, Dimness Of Sight Palpitaon Of
the digestive functions, Symptoms sc. The fearful
effects on the mind are much to be dreaded; loss Of
memory confusion Of ideas, depression Of spirits evil
forcbodlngs aversion Of society, sedstIus; tmidity
&c, are among the evils produced. Such persons
should, before contemplating matIimouy, conCult a
physician Of experience, and be at restored to
health and happiness
Patients who wish to remain under DR.. Dow's tieat-
ment a few days or weeks, will be furnished with
pleasant rooms, aud charges for board moderate.
Medicines sent to all parts Of the country with full
directions for use, receiving description OF your
cases. Dr. Dow has also for sale the French Capoes
warranted the best preventive. order by mail Three
ioi q and red stamp.
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jrLAND BURLINGTON \ VERMONT VALLEY

TRAINS CONNECT As FOLLOWS:
At Burlington with boats on Lake Champiain and
Vermont Central and Vermont and Canada Rnilrosds
for Montpelier, st Adams, Rouso's Point Montreal on
densburg aud the West. -
AZ Plataburgh with Montreal Pittsburgh Railroad
for Ogdensburgh and Montreal and with Whitehau
ratsburgh Railroad for AusRblo River and the Adrian
dock Wilderness. '
AT Rutland with trains for bennington, Manchost.r
Troy, Albany and New York. Saratoga Springs selt
ncctady and the West e'' "'N'
Fitchburg Worcester, Lowell and Boston with sru,
van Railroad for Windsor, White River Junction Wells
luNer 81 Johnebury, Newport Littleton and tho white
Mountains; and with Vermont Valley RAILROAD nj nj
lows Falls, and at Brattleboro with trains via New
don Northern Railroad, for Amherst Palmer, WiImar
tic, Norwich New London and New York; or with con
necticut River Railroad for Springfield Hartford New
Haven and New York N' Nv"
Passengers for the West will find this cheap peas
ant and expeditions route. For tickets and all NECESSARY
information inquire at the Offices on the line.
Rutland, VT, June 90 1869 '"P'
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ITIGmLY IMPORTANT TO FEMALES

HIGilLN IMPORTA Nj TO FEM 4 LES
Il in Delicate Health. Or. Dow, Ply stefan and
Surgeon, No. Endicott Street. Boston, IS consult
ed daily Tor diseases incident 10 the female system,
ProlApsus Utcr falling Of the Womb, Fluor Albus,
Suppression, aud other menstrual arrangements are
all treated upon new pathological principles, and
speedy relief guaranteed in few days. So invariably
certain il the mode Of treatment that most obsti-
nate complaints yield under it, and the afflicted person
rojoiccs in perfect health.
DR.. Dow has no doubt had greater experience In the
of diseases Of women aud children than any 9th
or physician in Boston.
boarding accommodations for patients who may
wish Ia stay In Boston few days under his treatment.
DR. Dow, since lsi5 having confined his whole ation-
ton To an Office practice, for the cure Of private dis
cases and fcmalccompaints acknowledges superior
In the United States.
N. B-A letters must contain four red stamps or
They will not be answered. Once hours from A. NJ.
to o Z. NJ.