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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26
TyyR SHEEP E.vg BRBST.

There is nothing fictitious in the report
cd scarcity of wool throughout the country
in fact the scarcity is much greater than Is
generally believed and extends the world
over. The Philadelphia, New YORK ana
Boston markets, have been depleted to an
extent below the lowest stock in many
years, while all the smaller markets are
completely cleaned out. A sheep Is once
moro thing of value TO the fortunate pos
SCISSOR, and If Congress will have the good
sense to adopt conservative policy on the
tariff question the coming year will wit
ness revival in wool growing and bright
ening of the prospects of many farmers
who have had an unequal struggle for
few years past. But Congress owes 1t to
the great wool growing interest as well as
to other branches of industry TO settle up
on something soon. This condition of nm
certainty is extremely paraly2ins to all the
business enterprises of the country. Our
wool growers have wintcred their foaks at
great expense hoping this season to rccov-
or something of their losses in the past and
il is now a question of great moment TO
them whether they must slaughter the
sheep for the pctS or keep them through
with prospect of getting back the money
they have expended.
In accounting for the scarcity of wool
the philadelphia Commercial List and Price
Current gives some statistics that are as as
founding as interesting. We quote:
ain the United States, the five years war
of the rebellion laid the foundation of the
present furry, though other causes have
since contributed to increase it, For several
years the wool growers Of the West have
complained that the business was unproft-
able, and many preferred to kill their sheep,
rather than to keep them for their wool.
The chief cause of this evil, was the throw
ing on the market of supplies of army
goods, which checked the consumptivo de-
mand for wooden goods, and caused vio-
lent fall in prices, both of raw material and
fabrics. In addition to these influences,
the annual destruction of sheep by dogs,
in all the Western States, is immense, but
the present dearth will, no doubt lead to
some means of stopping this unnecessary
slaughter. Official reports show in Ohio
annual loss of 100000 in sheep killed by
dogs, and nearly 100000 in sheep in in
iuries-a loss equivalent to 100000 pounds
of wool, or tax of two per cent. upon the
total sum invested in sheep in that State.
It is said that in two years, from 1868 TO
1870, Illinois sank from the sixth to the
ninth rank among the States in the num-
Der and value of its sheep, and this great
falling off is attributed 10 a proportionate
increase in the number of dogs, and the
lack of proper legislation to prevent their
ravages among the sheep. The legislature
of Maryland is considering this subject.
The returns from five counties report over
LOO sheep killed in one year by dogs. If
we add to these the similar losses in other
wool growing States it will readily be per-
ceived that the evil is of sufficient magni-
tude to call for some general legislative ac-
ton,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26

PRAIsE.-People say, "Do not praise
child before his face" l say do praise
child before his face. 1t Is the best thing
that you can do for him but do not praise
him because his hair curls, nor because he
has some bright buttons on his new-made
pantaloons. Do not praise him for things
that are indifferent or insignificant; but if
he is approbative, and he tells the truth
when he is strongly tempted to tell a lie,
then praise him, and let his approbative-
ness become the guardian of his conscience
in the matter of truth-telling. If child is
generous and brave, periling his own life,
or his own convenience, which is great
deal harder, for some other person; if he
does anything that IS honorable or noble,
praise him. Praise him for the upper quail
ties, and teach him to discriminate between
that which belongs to him as an animal
and that which belongs to him as a nascent
man. Then virtue will work in the right
direction, and there can scarcely be toe
much OF it. 1t may be in disproportion, but
the disproportion will be in the right dir
ection.- Beecher.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26

Was it ever known in actual life that a
person committed suicide openly, in the
presence of other persons? Eugene Sue,
in one of his novels, describes a man
planning suicide for the purpose of Sc
curing a lfc-insurance to his family, who.
in order TO secure proof that his death was
purely accidental, without which the in
surance would be forfeited, invited friends
to dinner, exhibited newly purchased pis-
tolls, and contriVed to shoot himselfin their
presence, as If merely playlully handling
the weapons in the confident suppositon
that they were not loaded. But l. not sui
eide almost invariably committed in real
life with secrecy? 1t is stated that in the
Maine Insane Asylum patients who man
ifcs an inclination to suicide are deemed
protected Ly keeping them in company.
A room in the Asylum with six beds in it
is reserved for such patients; and they
never attempt to kill themselves except
when alone. BY giving them company all
the time this propensity is continually
counteracted. Suicide Is so disgraceful
and unbecoming an act that even n lunatc
will not commit it in the presence f anoth-
er.-H0Iper's Weekly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26
IADc YSlRNyAsl
|yIIi;,I:aI

This is an age of inquiry and people are
beginning to realize the magnitude of tho
Evil caused by the use Of injurious compounds
for the hair, which are prepared and forced
into market, by men who are not practical
physicians, and who may not be aware of the
injury they are producing. These prepara-
lions have been analysed by competent chem
lists, and shown to contain poisonous sub
stances, causing Nervousness, Headache, Par
alysis, and often fatal results.
In contrast with such injurious articles, we
call attention to the Hair Rcstorer prepared
by DR.. II. Greene, Superintendent of the Bos-
ton Medical Institute, who has been a sue
cessful physician in Boston for more than o
Quarter Of a century. DR.. Greene uses Veg
ttable Remedies only, and can assure the pub
lie that this Hair Rcstorer will do all that is
claimed for it, without possibility of injury.
NJ hare tested a sample Of Or. Greenes Hair
Restorer, and find that no poisonous metals or
Injurious matters exist in ii.
c. T. IA CKSON, State 1ssdyer."
The use of this Hair Restorer for twenty
five years has tested its superiority as dress
ing, and its power to preserve the hair and
scalp in healthy condition. 1t removes
dandruff, prevents the hair from falling off,
preserves its natural color restores it when
prematurely gray, renders it soft and glossy,
promotes its healthy growth, and is the best
dressing ever discovered. While other prep
arations are sold at almost any price, Dr.
Grcene's Hair Rcstorer has sustained its good
qualities, its price, and its reputation. 1t is
prepared by Dr. Il. Greene at the Medical In
stitute, "a Temple Place, Boston, and sold at
81 per bottle, or six for SIS, or sent by ex-
press to any part of the country. Pamphlet
sent free. Address DR.. Il. Greene, 81 Tenn
pie Place, Boston, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26
JMPoRTANT TO THE AFFLICTED.

IMPORTANT TO THE AFFLICTED.
l. DIR. DOW continues to be cnnsulted at his office
Nos. < Endicott Street, Boston, all diseases of
PRIVATE OR DELICATE NATURE. BY a long
OF study and practical experience Of unlimited
extent, DR.. D. has the qualification OF presenting
the unfortunate with remedies that have never, since
he hrstintroduced 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. Scrotula, Gonorrhua, Ulcers,
pain and distress in the regions of procreaton, In
tammation of the Bladder and Kidneys, Hydrocele,
Abcesses, Humors frightful Swellings and the long
train of horrible symptoms attending this class Of dis
ease, are made to become harmless as the simplest
ailings OF n child SEMINAL WEAKNESS.-Dr D.
devoes 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 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 Papaton 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
&C. are among the evils produced Such persons
should before contemplating matrimony, consult a
physician of experience and be at once restored to
health and happiness.
Patients who wish to remain under DR.. Dow's treat
ment o few days 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, on receiving description of your
cases Dr. Dow has also for sale the French CapotteR
warranted the best preventive. Order by mail Three
for 81 and red stamp
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26

THE CoLoRED PEOPLE OF VIRGINIA.
A letter from Richmond says: Whatever
the other results of the changes which have
come over Richmond, the black man and
his wife and his children are the gamers,
and they know they are. The evident pros
perlty of their churches, the thrift and com
fort of their homes, and the cheerful ac-
counts they give of their own condition,
are enough to show that they at least look
back with no regrets, and that they look
forward cheerfully. | saw young woman
of the blacklist type, who was TO leave the
normal school next week to take a school
on tho Rappahannock. Her wages will be
S24 a month, from which she will pay 81
for her board. Both figures show the com
fort of the race. Wages are good and "liy-
ing is very cheap. The groans on the
condition of Virginia do not como from its
laboring men.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26
Poetry.
E.v THE RI'Eyv'FV'G.

All day the wind had howled along the leas,
All day the wind had swept across the plain,
All day on rustling grass and waving trees
Had fallen "the useful trouble Of the rain"
All day beneath the low-hung drcary sky,
The dripping earth had covered sullenly.
At last the wind had sobbcd itself to rest,
At last to weary oalmness sank the storm,
crimson line cleaned sudden in the West,
Where golden necks wavering into form.
hushed revival heralded the night,
And with the evening time awoke the light
The rosy color flush d the long gray waves;
The rosy color tinged the mountains brown,
And where the old church watched the yillngt
graves,
wooed to passing blush yew-trees, frown,
Bird, beast, and flower relentng nature knew,
And one pale star rose shimmering in the blue.
SO, to a life long crushed in the heavy grief,
SO, to path long darkened by despair,
The slow, sad hours bring touches Of relief,
whispers Of hope and strength to trustful prayer.
"Tarry His leisure" God Of love and might
And with tho evening time there will be light.
An The Year Round.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26

THE NEWSPAPER REPoRTER.-Mar6 has
been reporter and relates his experience
for the benefit of the dear public.
l reported on that morning newspaper
three years, and ii was pretty hard work.
But l enjoyed its attractions. Reporting is
the best school in tie world to get know-
edge of human beings, human nature and
human ways. A nice, gcntlemanly repor-
teri make no refercnce-is well treated
by everybody. Just think Of the wide
range of his acquaintanceshp, his expert
euce OF life and society No other occupa-
ton brings man into such familiar soci
able relations with all grades and classes of
people. The last thing at nght--midnight
he goes browsing around after items among
police and iail-birds, in the lock up, ques-
tioning prisoners, and making lasting
friendships with some OF the worst people
in the world. And the very next evening
he gets himself up regardless of expense,
puts on all the good clothes his friends
have got, goes out and takes dinner with
the Governor, or the COMMANDMENTS chief
of the district, the United States Senator,
and some more Of the upper crusts of So
ciety. lie is on good terms with all of
them, and is present ut every public gath
ering and has easy access to every variety
of people. Why, | breakluSted almost
every morning with the Governor, dined
with the principal clcrgymcn, and slept in
the station house. reporter has to lie a
little, of course, or they would discharge
him. That is why left it, / am different
from Washington; have higher and
grandet standard of principle. Washing
ton could not lie. l can lie, but won't.
Reporting is fascinating, but then it is dis
tressing to have TO lie so. Lying is bad
lying is very bad. Every individual in
this house knows that by experience. |
think that for man TO tel lie when he
can't make anything by ii. is wrong.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26
n HERMIT POET,

The Albany Times tells about hermit
poet dwelling in Fulton county, "muto and
inglorious," and gives the following ac-
count of his life: Thrty-fivo years ago he
was Consul to Naples, student and n
minister by profession, and heir to an i'm
monse property. His wife died, and he
returned and retired from public life. lie
has spent tho remaining years on roman
tic little farm in Fulton county, of this
State, leading an almost hermit life, work.
ing but few hours in tho garden each
day, and spending the remainder Of his
time in writing and reading. Every week
the express company carries up a box or
package Of books from New York, and at
long intervals his financial agent pays him
hurried visit His neghbors nevor see
him unless by accident; then he is invari-
ably courteous aud polite. An overseer
and family live in one part of tho house,
but they Qike the owner) are very rcticent,
and will toll nothing of his habits and pur-
poses. Tho village postmaster will tell
you that letters are sent 10 and received
from Longfellow, Whittier, Tennyson,
Bryant, Emerson, and even Carlyle. lie
will tell you, with mysterious ShaKings of
the head, that the old man in the red house
will yet Gil the world with his fame. Years
ago an old man went up on a visit to this
hermit, aud was Obliged TO spend the night
near his residence. lie announced that
the hermit was writing an epic poem, that
would have fifty years labor ere it was
complete, should he live 81 long. Other
| facts confirm this statement. George w.
| Curtis, of New York. was mp TO the hor-
| mit's house a few years ago, mud remarked
that the world would talk of that old man
in the future "a we now talk of Milton and
Shakespeare. When Charles Dick Gems made
his first visit to this country, party of the
finest intellect and culture in the country
| gathered at the homie of Emerson in Con-
cord, Mass. Some of the most distinguish
cd men in literature were present, and
among them was this old man, who was
deemed unworthy of front seat in church
yesterday morning. He has been a fire.
quent and welcome guest of Bryant and
LongIellow. The mystery Of his life, his
close intimacy with these great men, his
extensive correspondence, and his vast ac-
quaintance with literature, all Indicate that
pcrchancc he may be a hero for future ages
His physiognomy is intellectual, aud his
conversation is said to be particularly en-
gaging. At the request of friends the
name is withheld, but there is hope that all
these long years of mysterious and quiet
labor, in that little farm house of dingy
red, and these frequent visits to the great
thinkers of the land, will culminatc in
some great work that will live through
| npnS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26
/. BOSTON
M T D CAL.
INSTITUTE,
No. 81 Temple Place,
BOSTON.
D. d. RUSSELL, Pres't.
W. II. WILBUR, secr'y.
r. GREENE, NJ. D.,
supt. Physician.

The object in establishing this Institution
was to attain the greatest perfection in the
preparation, practice and use of Vegetable
Remedies, and to secure permanent place
where Families, Invalids, or any person could
obtain the best medical advice, and such rem
edies as each might require, without the use
Of poisonous drugs.
DR.. Greene has been Physician Of the Insti-
tutc since its foundation, now more than
twenty-five years. Few men have had SO
large experience in the treatment of chronic
diseases. DR.. Greene is in his fifty-ffth year
and has devoted his life to this branch of his
profession, and his success, We believe is with
out parallel.
Among the diseases to which he gives es-
pecial attention may be noticed Cancer, Scrof-
ula, Catarrh, Bronchitis, Consumption, Heart
Disease, Neuralgia, Asthma, Nervousness,
Rheumatism, Paralysis Spinal Diseases, Dys-
pepsia, Liver Complaint, Female Complaints,
Faint Stomach, Erysipelas, White Swelling,
Salt Rheum, Canker, Deafness, Kidney Dis
eases, Seminal Weakness sc.
DR.. Greene's Medical Pamphlet, descrip-
tive of diseases and their proper treatment, will
be sent free to invalids.
Address Il. GREENE, NJ. D.,
"a Temple Place, Boston, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26
uIGn,h IMPORTANT ToFEMALEs

IL in Delicate Health. DR.. DOW, Physician and
Surgeon, No. Endeott Street, Boston, is consult
ed daily diseases incident to the female system.
Prolapsus Utei, falling of the Womb, Fluor Abus,
Suppression aud other menstrual arrangements, are
all treated upon new pathological principles and
speedy relief guaranteed in few days, So invariably
certain is the mode Of treatment that most obs
nate complaints yield under it, and the aiced person
rejpices in perfect health.
DR.. DOW has doubt had greater experience in the
of diseases Of and children than any 9TH
err MUSICIAN in Boston.
boarding accommodations for patients who may
wish to stay in Boston few days under his treatment.
Dr. DOW, since lS45 having confined his whole atten
ton office practice, for the of private dis
and female complaints acknowledges superior
in the United states.
N.B.-An letters must contain -four red stamps, or
they will not be answered. ONCE hours from A. NJ.
to Up. Nj,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26

or the teamster who has heavy loads ia
transport, will remember that ON pad
road it requires horse power equal to one
eighth of the whole load, they will be like
Nv TO take decided interest in havingg good
roads-N H. Farmer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26
CERTAIN CuREIN ALL CASES, Oh

CERTAIN CUREIN ALL CASES, OR
~ no charges made, DR.. Dow is consulted daily
from A, M to p, NJ, as above, upon all dffhcu or
chronic diseases Of every name and nature, having by
his unwearied attention and extraordinary success
gained reputation which calls patients from all part
Of the country to obtain advice.
Among the physicians in Boston, none stand higher
in tho profession than the Celebrated DR.. Dow No.
Endicott street, Boston Those who need the service
Of an experienced physician and surgeon should give
him call.
P.s.-Dr. Dow imports aud has for sale a new arti-
Gle called the French secret order by mail Twofor
81 and redstamp,, apr96,1 1872 --lyle
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26
The name schurtz is pronounced as il

The name Schurtz is pronounced as If
spelled Moorts.
In Russia man and wife own their
property always separately, and instances
of wives suing their hubands for debt is
common.
Springfield has one sharp shopper. A
woman, after buying a spool of thread at a
dry goods store, insisted on having the
clerk unrol and measure IL for fear IL
wouldn't hold out 200 yards.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26
UNDERTAKEN.

FNHE subscriber has taken rooms in Ryther's build
Ing, two doors north Of the Ph0niK once, where he
will furnish COINS and Caskets at Wholesale and
all and wlassist at funerals furnishirr robes, &c.
II, ID. sOULR.
Brattleboro Sept l. 1s7O.-tf9b
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26

TESTIMONIALS.
81 regard Mr. Eddy OF the most capable and
successful practitioners with whom have had official
intercourse.-CHARLES MASON, Commissioner OF
Patents
81 have hesitate in assurn inv6 ntors that they
cannot employ man more competent aud uuStwoi =
thy, and more capable of putting their al pcatons in
form to secure for them early and favorable
sideration at the Patent Ohice.-EDMUND BURKE,
late Commissioner of Patents"
'Mr. II. II. EDDY has made for me over THIRTY ap-
plcatons for Patents having been successful in almo
every Such unmistakable proof of great talent
and ability his part leads me to recommend ALL
inventors to apply to him to procure their patents
they may be of having the most faith attention
bestowed on their cases, and at very reasonable
| charges-JOHN TAGGART."
| Boston, Jan. |, 1S72.-ly1
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AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PATENTS.
n II Tn0U SOLICITOR OF PATENTS FOR
H n FIllII INVENTIONS, TRADE MARKS,
III III LUU OR DESIGNS,

No. 76 state Street. opposite Kilby Street, Boston,
A FTER an extensive practice of upwards Of thirty
IA years, continues to secure Iatents in the Unit d
States; also in Great Britain, France and other foreign
countries Caveats, Specifications, Assignments, and
all papers for Patents executed 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
facilities for obtaining Patents, or GsceTtaining the
pdttntdbitity Of intentions.
All necessity of journey to Washington to procure
Patent, and the usual great delay there, are here
saved inventors.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-10-03

The Primary Elections for Delegates will be held
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH and will be conducted in
the following Polls will be opened in each pre-
cnct conducted by judges appointed by the members Of
the County Central Committee for the Townships In which
the precincts located said polls To be opened
at o'clock P NJ. and remain open until o'clock p NJ
which the Republican Of the precinct will vote for
the Delegates and A.snates which such
cinct entitled The certificates Of the Judges Of Election
will be credentials in the Convention No per
entitled ut the primary elections who do
Of the National Republican Party
No proxies will be allowed in the Convention
When the Delegates of Township are spp"rti'nrd to
and elected by precincts nch apporonnent shall be upon
the basis established last year.
By order Of the Republican County Central Committee
SOL MILLER. Chairman
SecretarN
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