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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-11-04
.HIscGHaHcORs.

A good story is told of a Glasgow mer-
chant who on his doathbod sent for Free
Church Clergyman. Having some fears
regarding his future prospects, he asked
tho reverend gentleman: "Do you think,
if were to leave e10, 900 to tho Free Kirk,
that my soul would be savod?" "Well,"
answered the cautious minister, 81 could
mt promise you just that; but think it's
an experiment well worth trying"
A rather cynical individual, visiting in
one Of the thriving agricultural towns of
the Connecticut Valley, about planting
time, gave it as his opinion that the inhab-
itants had god of their own. Ho said no
noticed that If ii rained on Sunday, tho
congregation of tho village church was
very thin; but, no matter how hard it
rained Monday, tho whole population wore
out doors on thoir knees worshipping-to-
bacco.
A Quaker maidon of Indiana, who had
reached the age of sixty, accepted matri-
monial offer from man who belonged to
tho Presbyterian church, and began to pre-
pare for her wedding As usual, delega-
ton of Friends waited on her, and remon-
strated with her for marrying out Of meet
ing. The bride elect heard tho visitors
patiently, and said: "Look herol I've
boon waiting just sixty years for the meet
ing to marry me, and if tho meeting don't
want mo to marry out Of it, why don't the
meeting bring along its boys2"
One day mother asked her little boy,
as he was about going to bed, if he would
lei her hear his evening prayer. Without
hesitation, and with the utmost serious
ness, the little follow knelt down and pray
cd: "Dear Father In Heaven, please give
mo strong stomach, that may cat all the
watermelon l want" Hero was prayer
offered in sincerity, not for an imaginary
but a real want. 1t had been an afliiction
| to tho little boy that, while he loved water
| melon bettor than any other article Of food
he could only eat little, while his mates
devoured it to the full. Some timo after
| this, the mother again asked the little boy
to let her hear his evening prayer whom
| to her great surprise, he offered the SAINT
! petition. "Do you, my son, never pray fol
anything but a strong stomach ?" "Why
mother" said the little fellow, with perfec
simplicity, ~ shall pray for that till Goo
| attends to It," We arc happy to say tina
the boys prayer has been answered, anC
that we lately saw him eating watermelon
| to his full content
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-11-04

To YOUNG HoUBKEEpERs.-Bo satisfied
common for young housekeepers to begin
whore. thore.mothors ended. Buy all that
is necessary to work skilfully with adorn
your homo with all that will render it COM
Portable. Do not look at richer homes and
covet their costly furniture. II secret dis
satisfaction is ready to spring up, go step
farther and visit the homes of the suffer-
ing poor; behold dark, cheerloss apart
monts, insufficient clothing and absence of
all the comforts and reiinements of social
lifo, and then return to your own with
Joyful spirit. You will then be prepared
to meet your husband with grateful heart,
and be ready to appreciate the toll and self
denial which he has endured in the bust
ness world TO surround you with the do
lights OF home and you will corporate
cheerfully with him in so arranging your
expenses that his mind will not be con-
stantly harassed lest his family Expenditures
may eneroach upon public payments. BE
independent; young housekeeper never
needed greater moral courage than she
does now to resist the arrogance OF fashion.
Do not let the AS and BIS decide what you
shall have, neither let them hold the strings
of your purse. You know what you can
and ought to afford. 1t matters but little
what people think, provided you are true
to yourself, to right and duty, and keep
your expenses within your means.-RuraI
yNeip Yorker.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-11-04
Farm and Fzresaae.
HORTBCUETUR.E WORK FOR
WOMEN.


There is n form of 'woman's rights grad
uo,lv cronnin, ont 1, ,oriors norts ~ tho
oountrv IN which we vield our roadv and
cordial approbation and that 10 in tho
adoption nv Tho faircr sex of moderate and
henltbful occunation in tho anon mir Our
Amoricon ladies have Iona beon ;psly ro-
nroacbed for thoir excossivo nbva;coi fr,-
0ilitv rosult,ng from tboir strongolv sod-
ontarv habits and wo oro olod N soo ,bot
tbaro 10 n rotiona, r,o,or,o,,t 20 oorro,, mi,
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-11-04
INCREASED HEAT OF THE SUNS RAYS IN

INCREASED HEAT OF THE SUNS RAYS IN
PASSING THROUGH CLOUDS. - Forbes, in
his travels through tho Alps of Savoy,
made tho observation that when the sun
was slightly obscured by thin clouds the
temperature of his rays was higher than
after the cloud bad passed-nn announce
mcnt which has recently been verified by
careful experiment. Thus, in one instance,
on the 10Th of May, 1868, at about ten o.
clock in the morning, the sun being unob-
scurcd by any cloud, tho approach of a
light cirrus caused tho thermometer to rise
about four degrees; and when completely
covered by thin clouds an additional in
crease of three degrees was observed. At
eleven o'clock, the sun being still behind
the cirrus Clouds the thermometer indicat-
cd a temperature of l0l degrees Fahrenheit 4;
but it fell nine degrees in three minutes
after the cloud had passed away, rising
again six degrees more as a small cloud
passed over the sun. Tho air during these
experiments was perfectly still.-Hdrper' s
6fGGdzine.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-11-04

In the Paris exhibition ofls55 was shown
block of parafline, with few candles.
Few visitors understood what il was, and
no one could have anticipated the great
extent to which the trade in this article
would subsequently be pushed. Tho man
ufacture ofparaf1ine candles has become an
important industry, and there are estab-
lishments in Germany capable of turning
out 240, 900 candles daily. In England and
Franco tho industry has reached vast pro-
portions, and in this country it has no
mean significance. Wagner estimates tho
production of parafllno in Prussia alono for
1870 at 100000 pounds. Tho brown coal
OF Germany tho bog-head of Scotland, and
the Rangoon petroleum, arc particularly
adapted to the production of parailine,
while Bohemian and Austrian and other
continental Goals yield very small guam
tity. Tho uses of parat1ine arc many. AS
its melting point is low, it is proposed to
employ it for tho preservation of meat.
Meat several times immersed in bath of
melted parafilne will keep for long time,
and when wanted it is only necessary to
melt Off the wax adhering like coating to
prepare it for cooking. Fof shoppers to
acid bCttlcs, to coat paper for Photographic
and other uses, as a lubrcator for candles,
as burning oil, to coat pills, in the refinery
of alcohol and spirits, paraffinc now finds
ready use. 1t has also beeni employed in
the adulteration of chocolate and candles !;
| for tho preservation of railroad timber; to
| preserve fruit. from decay;.for oil baths Of
constant temperature; to. render fabrics
water proof; as a substitute for wax in the
! manufacture, of matches us a disinfectant
agent; as ar.varnsh. for leather; and for
other useful purposes. There are very few
bodies that can attack or in any way de-
! compose Iparaf1lne, and hence its great val
ne in many chemical processes. Its use is
likely to:be further:extended, the more we
become familiar with its properties, and it
appears destined. to assume an important
| position among our chemical industries
| PjttsJuY0 RcUieiO.
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MINUTE wn1rrNa.-A correspondent of

MINUTE WRITING.-A correspondent of
the Times, writing nom London, says :
"The most extraordinary machine in the
exhibition is, beyond question, tho one for
microscopic writing. This enables a per-
son to write in the usual way, and to du-
plicate his writing million times smaller
50 small, indeed, that it IS invisible to the
naked eye, yet to n powerful microscope
becomes 50 plain that every line and dot
can be seen. The inventor claims that
with this instrument he can copy the entire
Bible twenty-five times in the space of an
inch. The Astor Library, Ipresume, could
be transferred to sheet of mote paper.
Practically, it will be Of great service in
preventing forGeries. With one of these
machines, q private mark can be put on
bills, so minute and perfect, that the forger
can neither perceive nor initiate il, but the
banl; clerk or broker, knowing where to
look, can at once detect that the bill is gen.
u'ne. The machine is The invention of a
Mr.. Peters.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-11-04

.vOTE TEEB BREGEF1, HOURS
O.VLF.

lesson In l,scn sublime,
lcse3n worth onehrining,
Is this: Il .ahc no heed Of time,
Savo when tho sun IL shining"
These motto worde n dial bore,
And wisdom novor breaches
To human hoarts o boltcr lore,
Thnu this abort sontcncc tcsohoe
As nfo 10 sometimes bright and fair
And sometimes d,rh and lonely;
Lot us forget the toll and caro-,
And note tho bright hours only.
There Is no grove on cor,h's broad chart
But haa some bird to cheer IL;
so hope singo on In every heart
Although we may no, hear 10;
And II to-day the heavy wing
OF borrow is expressing,
peruhanoo to-morruw'o SIM will bring
The weary heart blessing.
For llfo II sometimes bright and fair,
And sometimes dark md lonely;
Then let's forget the toll and care,
And note the bright hours only.
We bid the Joyous moments haetc,
And then forget tho glitter;
We take the cup Of life and taste
No portion but the bitter;
But should we teach our hearts to deem
Its sweetest drop the strongest;
And pleasant hours should ever seem
To nnger round us longest.
As life Is sometimes bright and fair,
And sometimes dark and lonely,
Lot us forget the toll and care,
And note the bright hours only.
The darkest shadows Of the night
Arc just before the morning;
Then let US wait the coming Light,
All boiling phantoms scorning;
And while we're passing on tho tide
or Times fast ebbing river,
Let's pluck the blossoms by It's eide,
And bless tho gracious Oliver.
As life is sometimes bright and fair,
And sometimes dark and lonely,
Then let's forget the toll and caro-,
And note the bright hours only
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-11-04

1.-THE DULL OX.'-It is a common no.
ton that oxen are rather stupid animals.
But the Glouscester Advertiser tells us of
an old OK, which belongs to the Granite
Company down there, which certainly is
not a very dull animal, and should be class
cd with the horses aud even the dogs for
sagacity and reasoning faculties. 1t is the
occasion which develops tho man, and so,
clearly, it is with animals. 1t seems that,
OF yoke Of old oxen which had long borne
the heat and burden Of the Granite Compa-
ny's work, one had become too lame for
further usefulness; and i'll consideration OF
past faithful services, the twain wero mado
emeritus oxen of tho company which they
had so long served, and were turned out TO
grass. A few days since, the lame OK was
seen limping towards the blacksmith shop
where he had been often shod, and making
his way into the shop, he took his place in
the shoeing frame, and held up his crippled
foot to the curious smith, who watched his
singular movements. AS this, though
passing strange, was very Ineligible lam
guage to tho blacksmith no Immediately
examined the foot, and to his great satisiac-
ton and the JOY of thei animal, discovered
the secret of the lameness and the signiti-
cancy of the. animals intelligent actions.
A small stone had got crowded under tho
shoe, aud pressed on the foot in way to
produce lamoness. Tho stone was remov-
ed, and the animal was sent away, no doubt
rejoicing In his OK heart that there was at
least ono man who could understand tho
OK language sufficiently we'll to relieve OK
suffering. Philosophers may call this in
stnct, or what they will we call it rea-
soning-good clear, satisfactory, shrewd,
syllogstlc reasoning-from cause to effect
from premise to conclusion.-B Boston
Traveller.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-11-04

ALL TRAINS EXPRESS from Boston to South Pra-
minghnm, except 100 A. M and from South Framing
ham to Boston, except $40 from Fitchburg.
The A. NJ and 4,30 and $50 ?. NJ trains connect at
Ftehburg with trains going to the Cheshire and Vt.
Mass Railroads, All down trains from the Cheshire
and VI. Mass Railroads connect at Fichhurg with
trains ON this line for Boston and Way stations. Tick
cts sold through from all Stations tie above Roads To
Boston via this Line. same Via other Routes Fer
sons wishing to arrive at the South End II Boston,
going TO Stations the Old Colony Newport, Boston,
Hartford Erie and Boston 4 Providence RAroas4,
will ind it for their convenience to 60 via this Line.
The Boston Once Of this Company is located at
nor BEACH KINGSTON sTs., U. s. Hotel block where
Tickets be procured for all points North, and i'll
formation in regard to Tickets and Freight be OBJ
tanned.
Trains leave Fitchburg for Providence and Taunton
OF 8 As A. M, and IL. 20 and . 30 p. NJ
Returning leave Providence at 6;l5 A. NJ, ! 90 and
AIS Z. NJ.
Leave Taunton at $50 A. NJ, ! go and 4;oOk.M.
Arrive at Htchburg at al A. NJ 40 and $50 T. NJ,
Al Of the above Trains connect az F1tChOuTg with
trains to or from Vermont Mas. and Ch shire Rail
reads. Cars run through between TichlaJg and Prov
idence without change. baggage CHECKED Though ard
tolcts suld through from Vermont Mass. and Cbcsh
ire l,ailruads.
This makes the best and most direct route from
towns on above Roads through to Providence Taunton,
New BEDFORD FAN River, Middeboro, pawtucket and
Newport. II. A. BLOOD supt.
A. p. DUGBEF, Gcn1 ACT, Boston
Hlchburg, May I'd, 1870. 90
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TIcuLY INIPoRTANT FEMALES

II = =
in Delicate Health. DIR. Dow, Ply stefan and
Surgeon No. q Q Endcott Street, Boston, is consult
ed daily for disease incident to the female system
prolapsus Utori, or falling OF the Womb, Fluor Albus
Suppression, and other menstrual arrangements, are
all treated upon pathological principles, and
speedy relief guaranteed in few days. So Invariably
certain is the mode Of treatment that most obsti-
nate complaints yield under it, and the afflicted person
soon reioices in perfect health.
Dr. DOW has doubt had greater experience in the
cure Of diseases Of and children than any 9TH
or physician in Boston.
Boarding accommodations for patients who may
wish tn stay in Boston few days under his treatment
DR. DOW since 1Si5, having confined his whole atten-
ton TO an office practice for the Of private dis
in the United States
n B-A letters must contain four red stamps, or
they will not be answered. Office hours from 8 A. NJ
fp y
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IMPORTANT TO THE AFFLICTED.

l MEOkI \ n 10 Hi X Affiliated.
Il DIR. DOW continues to be consulted at his oieo
Nos. & Endicott Street, Boston, all diseases Of
PRIVATE or DELICATE NATURE. BY a long
course of study and practical experience Of unlimited
extent Dr.. d. has now the qualification OF presenting
the unfortunate with remedies that have never since
he first introduced them, failed to the most alarm
ing cases of GONORRHEA AND SYPHILIS. De-
meath his treatment all the horrors Of venerea and i'm
pure blood, Impotency, Scrofula Gonorrhua Ulcers,
pain aud distress in the regions Of procreation In
nammation of the Bladder and Kidneys Hydroccle,
Abcesscs, Humors, frightful Sweings, and the long
case are made to become harmless as the simplest
allings Of child. SEMINAL WEAKSEsS.-Dr d.
deyotes great part of his time to the treatment of
those cases caused by secret and solitary habit.
which ruins the body and mind uniting the uufor-
tunate individual for business or society. Some of
the sad and melancholy effects produced by early
habits OF YOUTH weakness Of the Back and Limbs
Dizziness Of the Head Dmness Of Sight Papation Of
the Heart, Dyspepsia, Nervousness, arrangement of
the digestive functions symptoms, &c. The fearful
effects the mind are much to be dreaded; loss of
memory confusion of ideas depression of spirits evil
forebodngs aversion of society," selfdisrust timidy
&c, among the evils produced. Such persons
should, before contemplating marimony, consult q
physician of experience, and be at once restored to
health and happiness
Patients who wish to remain under Or. Dow's treat
mont a few days or weeks, will be furnished with
pleasant rooms, and 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 Capottos,
warranted the best preventive Order by mail Three
for 81 and red stamp.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-11-04
CUREIN ALI CASES, OR

j no charges made, DR., Dow is consulted daily
from A. NJ to Z, NJ, above, upon all difficult or
chronic diseases Of every aud nature having by
his unwearicd attention and extraordinary success
gained reputation which calls patients from all parts
Of tho country to obtain advice
Among the physicians Ia Boston, none stand higher
in the profession than the Celebrated Or, Dow No 7
Endcott Street, Boston, Those who need the service
Of an experienced physician and surgeon should give
him call.
Z. s-Dr. Dow imports and has for sale a now arti-
Gle called the French secret Order by mail. Two for
81 aud . red stamp. apr 40, ls7O.--ly
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-11-04

After nm extensive practice Of upwards Of twenty
years continues to secure IatCDte in the United
States also in Great Britain, France Dnd other for
eirn countries. Caveats Specifications, Bonds, AS
signmente and oil Papers or DrnwingH for Patents,
executed on reasonable termr, with dispatch ne
determine the validity and utility Of Patents OF Invon-
tons and legal and other advice rendered in all mat
tors touching the same. Copies Of the claims Of any
Patent furnished by RENTING One Dollar. Assign
ments recorded in Washington.
No Agency in The United states possesses SUPERB"
facilities for obtaining Patents, or dscufdining IN
atontabiiify of intentions.
During eight MONTHS the subscriber, in the course
of his large practice made ticee rejected appca-
tons SIXTEEN APPEALS, eUery one Of which was
decided in has favor, by the Commissioner Of Patents
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-11-04

az regard MI Eddy, as one Of the most capable aud
practitioners, with whom have had official
intercourse. CHAS. MASON, Com. Of Patents"
az have no hesitation in assuring inventors that they
cannot employ man more competent and Hustrorfhy
and moro capable Of putting their applications in
form to secure for them carly and favorable con-
siderntion at the Patent Office. EDMUND BURKE,
late Commissioner Of Patents"
"Mr. II. II Eddy has made for me THIRTEEN ap-
pllcations in all but ONE Of which patents hnvo been
granted and that one IL n0tC pending. Such unmis-
taxable proof of great talent and ability his part
leads me to recommend all inventors to apply 10 him
to procure their patents they may be sure Of having
the most faithful attention bestowed their cases,
and at very reasonable charges JOHN TAGHART.
boston, Jan. l, 1870.-lyl
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rnA1Ns CONNECT IS rOLGOWs;
At Burlington with boats on Lake Charnnlair and
vermont Central and Vermont and Canada Railroa ads
for Montpelier, st Adams, Rouse's Point Montreal OF.
densburg and the West. ~
AT Pittsburgh with Montreal plattsburgb Railroad
for Ogdonsburgh and Montreal and with Wbiteban A
plattsburgh Baroad for Ausabe River and the Adrian
dock wilderness
At Rutland with trains for bennington Mancbestcr
Troy, Albany and New York, Saratoga Springs sch,
nectady and the West e'' ~
Fitchburg, Worcester Lowell and Boston, with spil
van Railroad for Windsor, White River Junction Wells
River 81 Johnsbury Newport, Lttleton and the Whit
Mountains; and with Vermont Valley Railroad AT mi
lows Falls and at Bratteboro with trains via New Lon
don Northern Railroad for Amherst. Palmer Willina, =
tic Norwich, New London and New York; or with cor
necticut River Railroad for Springfield Hartford New
! Haven and New York. ' "
Passengers for the West will find this cbean ule,s
ant and expeditions route. For tickets and all necessary
information inquire at the offices on the line
| Rutland, Vt, June &c, 1869
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j. ESHEY & CO..
Manufacturers Of the Celebrated EsTEY COTTAGE
ORGANS, producing the most wonderful ORGANS
that have ever been brought before the public.
Such the demand for them that they arc obired to
enlarge their already extensive ostablshment-wbich
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 HUMANE TREMoIo, and tho
wonderful vox JUB1LANTE, are new STOPS rEou-
LIAR TO THE EsrEY ORGANS, and they have made such
an effect upon the public that other manufacturers
have been driven to the less honorable course of
initiating them or Of making second-cass Instruments
and representing them to be the same, or as good.
We will not risk our wen earned reputation with
anything but frsclass Instruments and fully warrant
them.
CATALOGUES SENT FREE.
J. ESTEY d co.
Sole Manufacturers,
DHATTLEBoRo VT.
June l, 1927
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1870-12-17
Success of Chinese Labor iE the Mis-
Sissipi Swamp.

GFrom the Bculah (Isolivar Coz Times.
We called attention Il few weeks ago
to the importation direct from Hong
Kong Of a number of Chinese, as labor
ers on the Ferris & ILstill place.
They have been here since late in the
spring, and we have watched with
much interest their progress.
From our own observation, together
with the report of Capt. Ferris, we are
confident in saying that they are supe-
rior to any laborer under the free sys-
tenn. Capt. Ferris has had this year on
his place the representatives of five
races, and he ,nhesitatingly says that
the Cinnamon eXcels them all in pa
tient labor, docility and consistency of
purpose. They arc ready in initiating
any kind of work.
They have not as yet been tried with
the pillow, because they were busy the
season through with the hoe, but in
gathering cotton, in driving wagons,
and in fact in everything to which they
have been assigned, they have proved
themselves equal in short time.
True it is, Capt. Ferris says, they are
fond of good fat dogs, tadpoles, and
roasted wasp nests, and such rare deli
cacies, which our gross palatcs cannot
appreciate; but that is a matter of taste
with which we have nothing to do in
casting about for the most efficient Ia
Dor.