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THE RO.sD TO UB.sLTH.

There be those who inherit, or by some
sudden stroke of good fortune acquire rich
es, but almost universally speaking, the
difference between the wealthy man and
the poor man represents the difference be-
tween the person who saves and the person
who spends as he goes along. 1t is not an
increase of salary or an extension Of bust
ness relations that ensures competence,
but the adhered to determination to econo-
mize, to incur no unnecessary expond-
lures, and to lay by something of each
weeks gains.
So long as people increase their outgoes
in proportion to the increase of their in
comes, they are no nearer that condition of
Independence which it is desirable for all
to attain. The present growing fondness
for ostentation and display operates as a d-
rect barrier to frugality.
Some one has said that life in the United
States has become a struggle for social posi-
ton; that whereas in older countries the
lines of demarkatiOn are so closely drawn
by blood, caste, ETC., as TO repress this am
bition, here every one has an opportunity
to climb the social ladder, and may aspire
much truth in this observation, and the
very fact that it is so, presents a constant
temptation to persons to scatter their ducats
in keeping up appearances and in making
what is vulgarly termed "spread." Those
who yield to this temptation without for
tune to draw upon, generally acquire ex-
travagant habits which always keep them
financially under the weather. There are
others who, arguing that the true theory in
life IL to Give while we live" invariably
spend close up to their incomes. An impe-
cunious old age is generally in store for
such persons.
1t is in little things that money takes the
flight. The failure to stop up the little
leaks is what prevents financial reservoirs
from ever filling. A New Yorker, now
wealthy man, moved out to an adjoining
village some Is years since. While his
neighbors during that time have generally
sent their bundles to and fro by express, he
has carried his own. In this manner he
computes that he has saved s250O during
the 10 years.
This il but one of the very many ways
in which individuals can save their pen
mics. or course those who propose to
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-03-17
VEN. PENSION .rCT.

The following is the text of the act grant
ing pensions to soldiers and sailors of the
war of 1912, and the widows of deceased
soldiers, approved February IA, 1871;
Be ii enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives of the United States Of
Americd in Congress assembled, That the
Secretary of the Interior be, and he is
hereby, authorized and directed to place
on the pension roll the names of the sur
viving officers and enlisted and drafted
men, including militia, and volunteers, of
the military and naval service of the Uni
ted States who served sixty days in the
war with Great Britain of eighteen hun
bred and twelve, and were honorably dis
charged, and to such officers and soldiers
as may have been personally named in
any resolution of Congress for any specific
service in said war, although their term of
service may have been less than sixty
days, and who at no time during the late
rebellion against the authority of the Uni
ted States adhered to the cause of the enc
mics of the Government, giving them aid
and comfort or exercised the functions of
any Office whatever under any authority or
pretended authority in hostility to the Uni
ted States, and who shall take and sub
scribe an oath to support the Constitution
of the United States, and the surviving
widows of such officers and enlisted and
drafted men: Provided, That such widow
shall have been married prior to the treaty
of peace which terminated said war to an
officer, or enlisted or drafted man who
served as aforesaid in said war, and shall
not have remarked.
SEC. 2. And be it further enacted, That
this act shall not apply to any person who
is receiving pension at the rate of eight
dollars or more per month, nor to any per-
son receiving pension less than eight dol
lars per month, except for the difference
between the pension now received and
eight dollars per month. Pensions under
this act shall be at the rate of eight dollars
per month, except as herein provided,
when person is receiving n pension of
less than eight dollars per month, and shall
be paid to the persons entitled thereto
from and after the passage of this act for
and during the term of their natural lives.
Sec. 3. And be il further enacted, That
placed upon the pension roll under this act
proof shall be made, under such rules and
regulations rs the Secretary of the Interior
may prescribe, that the applicant is entitled
to pension under the provisions of this
act; and any person who shall falsely take
any oath required to be taken under the
provisions Of this act shall be guilty of
perjury; and the Secretary of the Interior
shall cause to be'stricken from the pension
roll the name of any person whenever it
shall appear by proof satisfactory to him
that such name was put upon such roll
through false and fraudulent representa-
tons as to the right of such persons to
pension under the provisions of this act.
The loss of a certificate of discharge shall
not deprive the applicant of the benefits of
this act, but other proof of service per-
formed and of an honorable discharge, if
satisfactory, shall be deemed sufficient.
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MANHOOD: now LOST. now RrsroREp.-

MANHOOD: HOW LOST, HOW REsTORED.-
vi just published by DIR LEWIS 1856 pages.
Third Edition. THE MEDICAL COMPANION AND
GUIDE TO HEALTH, on the radical cure Of Sperma-
torrh6a, or Seminal Weakness, Involuntary Seminal
Losses, Impotency Mental and Physical lncapacity,
lmpedimens TO Marriage, etc, and the Nenorta and
syphtic Naladies, with plain and clear directions for
the speedy cure of Secondary Symptoms Gonorrhaa
elects, Structures and all diseases f the skin such
as Scuryy, Scrofula Ulcers, Bois, Botches and PIN
pies on the face and body. Consumption, Epilepsy
and Tits, induced by sefindugence sexual extrav-
agance.
The celebrated author in this admirable Treatise
clearly demonstrates, from forty years successful
practice, that the alarming consequence of selfabuse
may he radically cured pointing out mode Of cure
al once simple, certain, and efectual by means OF
which every sufferer no matter what his condition
may be, can be efecually cured, cheapy, privately
and radically.
s-Ths book should be in the hands of every youth,
and every man in the land.
Sent under seal in plain envelope. Price so cents
Address, DIR. LEWIS No. Beach Street, New York.
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take life easy" and not trouble themselves
about the future, do not care for any sug-
gestions of this character. But those who
aim to- secure a competence for their de-
cling years cannot be too mindful of the
fact that there is no royal road to wealth,
and that no matter what their position or
income, frugality and economy are essen
tial for the attainment of that competence.
Hearth and Home.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-03-17

All who are interested in education
will hear with regret of the death of Miss
Hannah w. Lyman, lady principal of Vas
sar College, which took place at the Col
lege, Tuesday, February 81. She was born
in Northampton, Mass, in 1916, was edu-
Gated there and in Ipswich, and began to
teach in her eighteenth year, first at Cor
ham Academy, r.Maine. She afterward
went to Canada, and for many years taught
in Montreal, where several of her brothers
reside. There she gained such reputa-
ton as teacher that when Vassar College
was organized and lady or high reputa-
ton for character and executive ability
was sought for as lady principal, all eyes
turned to her as the one best fitted to fill
that place; and after great hesitation on
her part she was induced to take the posi-
ton. Her great heart and intense enthusi-
asm, united with remarkable capacity for
impressing on others whatever she deeply
felt herself, made her power among the
hundreds of her young countrywomen
who gathered around her, and many of
such will join with her numerous friends
in mourning the noble woman, loving
friend and faithful Christian teacher gone
to her reward
Mrs. Julia Ward Howe gave the fol-
lowing account of the origin of her "Bat-
tle-Hymn OF the Republic" to a Detroit au-
dience, a few evenings since: II was on a
short visit to Washington, during the first
winter of the war, with Gov. Andrew and
other Massachusetts friends. We had been
spending the day in the soldiers camps on
the Potomac, and heard the John Brown
Hymn" sung and played so often that its
strains were constantly sounding in my
ears. As the words in use seemed an in
adequate expression ofthe music, wished
very much for an inspiration which would
provide fitting rendition of so beautiful
theme. But it did not come, and | re-
tired TO bed. Early in the morning, be-
fore daybreak, awoke, and my mind in
half dreaming state began at once to run
upon the rhythm of the John Brown
Hymn Very soon the words commence
cd fitting themselves to its measure, and
the lines spun of without further effort.
| said to myself, Now l shall lose all this
unless get it down in black and white |
arose, CROPPED about in the dark got such
stationery as may be found in the room of
Washington hotel, sat down and wrote,
as frequently do, without lighting a lamp,
the 'Battle-Hymn of the Republic"
A few months ago "A lady, who had no
ambition to have her name known as a re-
former or professional phlanthropist, aui
city attempted to do something for practi-
cal temperance in Boston. Through her
fundamentally "Th0 Holly-Tree Coffee
Room" was established-a clean, bright,
cheerful place for refreshments-in the
neighborhood of dirty grog-shops. A
branch of holly was set in the window, an
engraving of Charles Dickens, and other
pictures, adorned the walls, newspapers
were conveniently placed, and notices, in
clear type, were displayed, of which the
following is a sample:
"Hot coffee within
lie better than gin."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-03-17

ALL TRAINS EXPRESS from Boston to South Fra
mngham, except 100 A. NJ. and from South Framing
ham to Boston, except o. 20 from Fitchburg
The A. NJ and $50 and $50 Z. NJ. trains connect at
Ftchburg with trains going on to the Cheshire Rail-
roads. The A. NJ. train connects with Vt. Il Mass.
R.R. for Brattleboro and Greenfield. All down trains
from the Cheshire and Vt & Mass Railroads connect
ut Fitchburg with trains this line for Boston and
Way Stations Tickets sold through from all Stations
on the above Roads to Boston via this Line same as
via other Routes. Persons wishing to arrive at the
South End Of Boston, going TO Stations the Old
Colony Newport, Boston, Hartford 4 Erie and Bos-
ton Providence Railroads, will find Il for their eon-
venience to go via this Line.
The Boston Office Of this Company IS located at
ner BEACH KINGSTON SITS, U. s. Hotel block, where
Tickets be procured for all points North and in
formation in regard TO Tickets and Freight can be OBJ
tanned.
Trains leave Fitchburgfo Providence at s:45 A. NJ,
and 1920 and $3.50 ?. NJ, and Tiunton at s.45 A. NJ.
and 1870 p. VI.
Returning leave Providence at Gals A. NJ and
i:l5 p. NJ.
Leave Taunton at 4 80 A. NJ, l $50 and 1880 L. NJ
Arrive at Fichburgat 9:11 A. NJ, 80 and $50 p NJ.
All of the above Trains connect at Fitchlurg with
trains to or from Vermont Mass. and Cheshire Rail-
roads Cars run through between Fichhurg and Prov
idence without change. Baggage checked through and
tickets sold through from Vermont Mass. and Chesh-
ire Railroads.
This makes the best and most direct route from
towns on above Roads through TO Providence Taunton
New Bedford, Fall River, Middebors Pawtucket and
Newport. II. A. BLOOD Supt
A. p. BUGBEE, Gen1 Agt, Boston
Fitchburg, Jan. %, 1871. 20
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AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PATENTS.
n III T00u SOLICITOR OF PATENTS FOR
n H. fIIIII INVENTIONS, TRADE MARKS,
III III LUU OR DESIGNS,

No &c State Street, opposite Kilby Street, Boston,
FTER an extensive practice Of upwards of thirty
IA years, continues to secure Patents in the United
States alsoin Great Britain, France and other foreign
countries. Caveats Specifications Assignmt nts aud
all papers for Patents executed on reasonable terms
with dispatch. Researches made to determine the
validity and utility Of Patents Of Inventions and legal
and other advice rendered in all matters touching the
same. Copies Of the claims Of any patent furnished
by RENTING one dollar. Assignments recorded in
Washington.
No Agency in the United States possesses superior
facHtes for obtaining Patents, asceFtaining ne
pattHtdbiiity Of intentions.
All necessity Of journey to Washington to procure
a Patent and the usual great delay there, here
saved inventors.
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INSURANCE NOTICEl


We, the undersigned, having been appointed Agents Of
THE FARMERS MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE co.
of Montpelier, w. for the territory formerly occupied
by Samuel Gray, late of Townhend and since his de-
cease by W. g. Fish, would say that this Company is
too well known by the Farmers of Vermont to need
any commentator from any one. During the q
years Of its existence, to Aug 1st 1870 699s3 Policies
have been issued covering property to the amount
Of s67, $50, 91e
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~ charges made. Dr. Dow is consulted daily
from A. NJ TO & p NJ. as above, upon all dticult
chronic diseases Of every name and nature having by
his unweared 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 Dr. Dow, No.
Endcott Street Boston. Those who need the service
of experienced physician and surgeon should give
him call.
r. s.-Dr, Dow imports and has for sale arti-
Gle called the French secret. order by mail Twofor
81 and red stamp. apr 20, I67O--lyl9
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IIIGuLY IMpoRTANT TO FEMALES

IL in Delicate Health. DR.. Dow, Physician and
Surgeon, No. Endcott Street Boston, is consult
ed daily for diseases incident to the female system
Prolapsus Uteri, or falling of the Womb, Fuor Abus
Suppression, and other menstrual arrangements, are
all treated upon new pathological principles, and
speedy relief guaranteed in few days. So invariably
certain is the mode CT treatment, that obst
nate complaints yield under it, and the afflicted person
soon rejoices in perfect health.
Dr. Dow has no doubt had greater experience in the
Of diseases of women and children, than any 9TH
er physician In Boston.
boarding accommodations for patients who may
wish to stay in Boston few days under his treatment
DR. DOW since lBi5, having confined his whole aten-
tion to an office practice for the cure of private dis
and complaints, Acknowledges superior
in the United States
n BAH letters must contain four red stamps, or
they will not be answered. Once hours from A, NJ
tOqp. NJ.
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UNDERTAKEN.

FINHE subscriber has taken rooms In Rythers build
ing two doors north a the Thouix Office where he
viii furnish Collins and Caskets at wholesale and re.
tail and VIII assist at funerals furnishing robes So
n, -. sOULR.
Brattleboro, Sept. l, ls7O-tf95
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TO THE AFFLICTED.

IMPORTANT TO THE AFFLICTED.
Il ID Il. DOW continues to be consulted at his office
Nos * Endcott Street. Boston, on all diseases Of Il
PRIVATE OR DELICATE NATURE By long
course of study and practical experience Of unlimited
extent, Dr. ID. has the gratihcation of presenting
the unfortunate with remedies that have never since
he rst introduced Them failed to the most alarm
ing cases Of GONoRRHGA AND SYPHILIS. Be
meath his treatment all the horrors of venereal and i'm
pure blood, Impotency Scrofula, GonorrhGa, Ulcers
pain and distress In the regions OF pTOcreation In
Illumination of the Bladder and Kidneys Hydrocee,
Abcesses Humors, frightful swellings, and the long
train of horrible symptoms attending this class Of dis
ease, are made to become harmless the simplest
deyoes great part Of his time TO the treatment Of
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 Palptaon Of
the Heart, Dyspepsia, Nervousness, Derangement 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, sefdstrus tmidity,
&c, are among the evils produced. Such persons
should, before contemplating matrimony, consult q
physician of experience, and be at once restored to
health and happiness
Patients who wish to remain under DR.. BOWS treat
ment 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 Capotes
warranted the best preventive. Order by mail Three
for 81 and red stamp.
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Made Of Poor Rum, Whisky, Proof Spirits.
aud Refuse Liquors doctorcd, spiccd and sweet
ened to please the taste called TONES " Appet.z-
ers, Restorers" Sc, that lead the tippler on To-
drunkenness and ruin, but a true Medicine made
from the Native Roots and Herbs of California free
from all Alcoholic Stimulants. They are the
GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER md A LIFE
GIVING PRINCIPLE, perfect Hcnovator and
lnvgorator OF the system carrying OF all poisonous
matter and restoring the blood To a healthy cOndi-
ton. No person can take these Btters according ta
direction and remain long unwc provided the bine.
are not destroyed by mineral poison or other means
and the vital organs wasted beyond the point ct
repair.
For Innnmmntory and Chronic Rhcuun-
tism ANA Gout, Dyspepsia, or Indigestion,
Bilious. Rcmittent aud Intermittent Fee
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aud BLADDER. these Bittcrs have been most sue
cessfuL such Diseases are caused by Initiated
Blood which Is generally produced by dcringcncn,
Of tho Digestive Organs.
DYSPEPSIA OR INDIGESTION, Head.
ache, Pain In the shoulders Coughs Tghtness Of the
Chest, Dizziness, Sour Eructations Of tho stomach
Bad taste in the Mouth, Bilious ATTACKS Palpiuitnn
of the Heart Inflammation Of the Lungs Pain in the
regions of the Kidneys and hundred other pain ul
symptoms, are the offspring of Dyspepsia
They invigorate the stomach and stimulate t.c tor
H'd liver and bowels which render them Of unequal.
cd efficacy In cleansing the blood of all and
imparting new life and vigor to the whole system
fOR ShlN DISEASES, Eruptions. letter. So.
Rheum, Botehes, Spots, Pimplcs, Pustulcs Boi!s.
Carbuncles, Ring-worms scald Head, Sore Eyes,
Eryslpelas, Itch, scurfs Dscoloations Of the skin
Humors and Diseases Of the skin, Of whatever name
or nature are literally dug up carried out Of the
system in short time by the use of these Bi,ters.
One Bottle in such cases will convince the most in
credulous OF their curative effect.
Cleanse the Initiated Blood whenever YOU md its
impurities bursting through the skin in Pimples
Eruptons or sores; cleanse it when you find IT oh.
structed and sluggish in the veins cleanse 1t when
nfou and your feelings will tell you when. Keep
the blood pure and tho health OF the system will
follow.
PIN, TAPE and other WORMS, lurking In the
system OF so many thousands are eectually destroy
ed and removed. For full directions, read carefully
the circular around each bottle, printed in four lam
gnages-Engllsh, German French and Spanish
J.wALKER' Proprietor, II. H. MoDONALD2 co
Druggists and General Agents, san Francisco. Cat
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ArNM MANHOOD: How LOST, How RE-
"a, o. STORED. Just published a new edition of
~ DR.. CULNERWELLS CELEBRATED Es-
SAY ON the radical cure without modcine) Of sPFn-
MAroRBGA or Seminal Weakness, Involuntary Seminal
Losses, lMroTEScY Mental and Physical Ilcapacity,
lmpediments to Marriage, etc. also, CoSsUMi TON,
ErlLErsr and FRS, induced by sef-indulgence or
sexual extravaganza
~ Price, in a sealed envelope, only cents.
The celebrated author, in this admirable Essay,
clearly demonstrates, from thirty years successful
practice that the alarming consequences of sofahuse
may be radically cured without the dangerous use of
Internal medicine or the application Of the knife
pointing mode of cure at simple certain, and
enectua by means Of which every sufferer no matter
what his condition may be- may cure himself cheaply,
privately, and radically.
sE-This Lecture should be In the hands Of every
youth and every man in the land
Sent under seal in plain envelope to any address,
postpaid, receipt Of six cents two post stamps.
Also, DR.. Culyerwes marriage Guide" price as
cents
Address the Publishers,
CHAS. J. G. KLINE CO.,
1877 Bowery, New York Post-ofhce Box 1856,
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81 regard Mr.. Eddy az one of the most capable and
successful practitioners with whom have had official
intercourse.-CHARLES MASON, Commissioner Of
Patents"
81 have no hesitation in assuring Inventors that they
cannot employ man more competent and fruSfuoi-
n.y. and more capable of putting their applications in
form to secure for them early and favorable con-
sderation at the Patent ofice-EDMUND BURKE,
late Commissioner Of Patents"
'Mr. II. II. EDDY has made for me over THIRTY ap-
pcationH for Patents having been successful in almost
every case. such unmstakabe proof of great talent
and ability ON his part, leads me to recommend ALL
inventors TO apply TO him to procure their PATENTS
they may be sure Of having the most faithful attention
bestowed ON their cases, and at very reasonable
charges-JOHN TAGGARr"
Boston, Jan. l. 1S7l,-lyl
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"Hot coffee within
Is better than gin.
Drink hot coffee, and save your cash /;
Drink hot Whishey, and 90 10 smash -

The lady who established this coffee house
made herself responsible for the expenses
for one year, and saw that the attendants
were capable and trustworthy, and that the
provisions were of good quality. The
place is kept by a man thoroughly inter
ested in the work. The prices asked for
coffee, tea, bread, meat, and similar articles
are very low, yet will pay all the expenses
of the establishment. And its influence Is
being felt Many prefer a clean table, and
good, cheap food, without liquor to their
former haunts; and many others are try
my to break away from old habits.
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THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
COL. JOHN EsTEN COOKIES
LIFE OF GEN'L LEE.

TINS is the only authentic life Of General Lee"
that is now in press and probably the only Of any
value that will be published this year. 1t was COM
meneed in 1896, and had General Lees consent and
approval.
d. APPLETON d CO., PUBLISHERS,
NEW YoRK.
sF- Agents Wanted in all parts Of the country.