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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-09-06

The OFFICE OF LIGHTNING RoDs In his
valuable little work on Lightning Rods. and
how to construct them Professor John
Phin thus states what the lightning rod
should do -
The function or oince Of the Lightning rod
is twO-fold. In the first place. it acts as a
means whereby the accumulated electricity
existing in the atmosphere Is silently drawn
of and allowed to pass into tie earth, and
thus prevent an explosion and in the sec
ond, it acts as path by which explosions,
Lightning flashes, or disruptive discharges (as
they are more properly callcd) may find their
way to the earth freely. and thus be carried
OF without any danger Of their acting with
mechanical violence, as they are certain 10
90 when made to pass through What arc
called non-c0nductCrs. Experience teaches
Us that, 80 long as discharge Of electricity
passes of through a wiEe that Is large enough
10 carry it safely, It does not cause any dam
age or give rise To .he exhibition of mechan-
ical violence. \ spark from the prime con-
ductCr Of an electrical machine. If passed
through moderately fine wire does not in
jure it; If passed through thick card. it
will pierce it; and, if passed through
small block Of wood, it will rcnd it aslu-
der.
On the occasion Of every thunder storm
there Is large quantity Of electricity % De
conveyed from the clouds to the earth,
through the air which is in general O. very
poor conductor. This electricity always
tends to pass by the easiest path, OF as eiec-
tricians cay, the line Of least resistance. The
resistance Of any line may be lessened by Va
ri0us circumstances, such as the presence Of
hot vapors, as from chimneys, heated hay
mows IN the barn the existence ola line Of
carbJnaceous matter. such as exists in q col
unn Of smoke ; the presence Of q tree with
its leaves and sap, or ola house with its
chimncys or the fact that the air has been
rendered moist by the passage OF a shower Of
rain. So difficult Is it, however, 10 detect the
circumstances which render any particular
path more easy than others, foI the clsc,rIc.-
" to follow, that We are often unable O. give
a reason for its following particular c0urse.
and the action Of this mighty force seems To
us Ike a mere freak. Such IDEAS are, how
ever, entirely wrong and we may accept
most implicitly the statement that the lash
viii always take the easiest path, and It
must be cur duty To determine beforehand
what this path shall be, and 10 make it 50
easy and 50 perfect that the resistance will
not cause the electricity to produce the
slightest mechanical violence.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-09-06

NoGIHERN NEW foRK.-IAe house Of Mr
Wells Of Dickinson Of Franklin county, vas
struck by lightning last week. and burned. The
fsuily we're absent ST the tine
Lightning struck the residence Of Mr.. Shep-
ard, in Po,sdsm, about O'Clock on Thursday
morning last, killing Miss Close. sister in-lsF
Ii frat struck tree near the corner ofthe house,
aud ps-sei from that through window into the
ro0m occupied by deceafed, broke three Of tie
bed postf, aEd SC, on 6re the bedding sni then
pared cu 10 the ground, doing no further harm.
a naa named Mchau, the ho,tler st tie Ma
tichEl hoisl. Oslensbarg, vs., robbed If couple
Of ws.che' sad S25 to $50 in money. Saturday
night The property Ess in his trunk, st his
room Ia iha hotel.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-09-06

sIFiLu5 loHS VAy BuRFS's Tuuyorn.-7ae
author of " Dstu,;ory ske;clcs'' it the Seq
tender Caia-y tsrs tae f3l!ce:ng .lory Of John
Fs1 Bur5a:
Ia lie csnlsisn q 1885 he took An active
part in sEprort Of Mr. Buchzuan, the " great
moral question having ceased 10 interest him.
! accompanied Linn ol en- eiectionecring tour
through part Of Ohio, aui il somc Of the
uther- cou-;iss. lie lad prepared 4 strong.
p5h.icsi sFse-b, AID IS reporting IN those days
vss uct sr general or perfect ss it isroE, the
intellectual labor cf the expedition was not Jz
Ht1stiu-. lie vas g. speak 10 ioKn On tie
Western Ess5vve, sai as considerable prepare
t5n bad been msic 90 get 9 lsrse number of
r. PIE together, 'Ac fory.ces Ct ssyersl local
orators had lega e7ragel, h-t, Of course, Mr
Van B1ren's speech HSs exQe3te1 10 he the
p-inciQa. .cstu-e OF the entert-iHneIt. Uufor-
tua.tey. john vas 10 Tie night before, eul a.
though he Wss able 20 take fest or tb7 a.
form, be vas too much ind.Ipo,ei to niise.g
the 2ul.aEce. In this exigency Van Barren in
sisted tia. | should make e speech. Il-i pre-
viccty spoken briefly, yhea there vas tes1th
OF Competent orators, bat apeech-makirg va
aot N NY lue. Sti.l, Is be vas So p-cgsing. J
c1nclulCd TO make 81 elort.
- lt Was an lleslAl CccaEi0n, the g-1TteTc
we're present in force. 1 had heard Van Buren's
sne5c1 60 often that knew every word Of il,
snecdJtes sad all and to requ;te his III oficcs
il getting ne into the scrspe, determined to
make his speech lie 6aB the trick var prlc-
dsiug upon h,u before | had uttered three gen
ttuces, md he began 20 ecoll and sTesr 81 me
in an guieijone with 20 much vehemenoe sad
affected mitigation az 10 ho:Iify several riou1
Oh Dem0cra.s who Ws-e on the Platform with
Is. Sc Curse your impuience 90 he exclaimed,
s5H0 r5icc, " who the devil expected you would
take the words cut Of ny mouth p proceed
Cd, rsyi1g not the slightest heed to bis otjur-
cations, and ha quie,ed down after a while
But when | reciiei one Of his most riqusnt =r-
ecio &c, which he never told wi;hou; general
burst Of applsuse. and which vas received with
the u1at uPrcarious manifestations CT delight,
he broke on, again " The mesneft thing ever
done You might jest as vel pick my pocket
Catch ne tGtirg yol sioug IS q foil again. I'd
lAthcr have dummy :or = comTsrjon. You
shall have my hzt ami clothes when the meeting
b7eAss up" By this time the gentlemen on
tie platform eaS through the thing, aGd evi-
isu,ly coi5yoi the i7se and speech 3 great deal
more tLIr john did.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-09-06

The Republicans Of Aaire will hold cne thous-
and meetings in that State during the next
wesk.
The r,ne Of Dan able OF St Louis heads the
list Of government iefaullers printed in tie
Tribune the other day, aud nov Gov. B. G,a;z
Brown Of Missouri la, appointed that ssme Able
to sn important Office Able gees for Greeley
and Brown.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-09-06

The Greeley meeting :, Bellows Falls, Thurs
dsy, vss 30 Insignificant AFFAIR. Judge Culver
siirc,sei H.
The Republicans Of White River Junction
ard vicinity heli iou.ins open air meeting
Wednesday afternoon in front Of the Junction
HOuae. A fee Grant and Wilton f,g and Usion
Jack were raised amidst much enthusiasm.
Hon C Il Heath OF Washington county made
the opening speech, when Judge POlsnd follow
Cd IN oae Of his best ea5rts, speaking for more
than an iogr with telling effect The Qne5chse
and White River Junction Cornet B,nds hsy-
ing volunteered their services, fine music was
erjoJel hy the throng. The Junction House is
the headquarters OF Republicans in that section
Of ;he State, sni the proprietors, ,MsssT, Barron,
.se e2-rett workers in The good Cause, Col. Ass
having come frcm the White Mountains ezpref.-
to be present st the meeting.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-09-06

"iThe Red and IDEAL
Not rch er arc the hearts that Ecrk
Than hearts that only dream;
to- real as the thi1gs that arc,
Are all the things that seer1.
The waters CLEAN amozg The hills,
The mirage on the sans,
aud yet alike both iuage forth
The self same makers hands.
We sail along a rocky shcro-
The ellis are grey snt green.
While il TIE suulii depths below
A lefty clilf= arc sgen.
We loat upo1 the waves o. life,
with death a. ther hard.
And wL1. Il fziss and wis. q true
VIC may not uu1erstsnd
We see the shld1wy rocks beneath.
Me see the crass above
low hEppy are tine h-ar;s tiat kuoE
HHH= 0. H j.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-09-06

Miiiouf, billions, tsiliioas Of yefnsl ceu;urie,
are ycur' f5r the gratf;ation Of every fond
fArcy-;Le rsPturoui joy End ecstAoy Of love
TIE study Of every sutjsct-the carrying out e
every noble purpose and plan
FIJI II OUr.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-09-06

advantage. We men should not compel
them to constantly face danger that we
shrink from ourselves. The use OF the side
saddle is long established The custom is
deep-rooted, and to abolish it Will require
both tact and nerve. Reform must commence
IN the highest ranks of society, and when q
woman first ventures to ride with each foot
10 strrup she must not advertise the fact
IN advance. To maxi such an announcement
1 as viii call out gaping crowds Is a sure way
TO overwhelm the movement with ridicule
Even the courtesan would not have the face
to rlde boldly ever the rude sarcasm of the
mob. How, then, can VIC expect refined
and shrinking woman to 90 forth and defy
the rabble? Central Park is not the placs
/ to inaugurate the movement against the
! slde-saddle. The first venture must lie made
IN q more secluded spot. 4 private domain
Ike Bloomington Grove Park is best slited
to the purpose. This park is owned by a
| club OF gentlemen who are fond Of field sports.
The members occupy leading positions in
| the ranks ofsCciety; therefore their wives
and daughters have the power to stamp a
new movement with the seal Of fashion. No
vulgar crowd stIaggle among the pines to
gather around and cast ridicule upon any
tempt. The grounds are being improved all
the while. The clubhouse, located On the
bill, which slopes gently down to the pebbly
beach Of lake Giles, is being built. Il viii
be finished by the lst Of April, and already
number Of gentlemen have made arrange
ments to spend the summer at the park
with their families. As the club member
ship is exclusive, the society at the Iark next
summer must necessarily be exclusive. The
very place is suggestive Of such heath-sig-
ing sports as rowing, archery, pistol shooting,
and horseback riding and, while the Gus
tom ofriding as Grace Greenwood rode in
the Yosemite valley, it may prove small
beginning, but then il viii be q beginning,
and this is an important point in all reform
movements. Mr.. Giles, the President Of
the Blooming Grove Park Association, flyors
the idea, and next Summer he will DO his
best to have ladies Of unqucstionabe social
position try the experiment Of riding a-stTad-
de up among the shady pines of Pennsyl-
vania. In fact, in joining the chase up
there, woman's safety imperatively demands
shat she shall ride with two feet in stirrups
We hope the experiment will prove success
fol. In the name Of humanity to woman
and the horse, we say, down with the side
saddle.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-09-06

lhey sa- in the saa together,
Till ihe day was almost done,
And th1n at its close. an angel
steppld oVlr the tlresbGid gto
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-09-06


Aro not Jess lovely i.aa her rose o. jly.
And tho rare. subtle pcrluges which they breathe
Fever th1 senses ula5
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-02-29

The managers OF the Nash
Vile Exposition have awarded
the contract for enlarging the
present exposition building,
preparatory to-opening it in
May next. The building, when
finished, will cover an area of
10000 square feet. The expo
sition is intended 10 be nation
al, and will be open to competi-
ton from all sections of our
country. Everything will be
done to make it more success
full, if possible than that OF
last year. .r,r
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-02-29


The Tifin, O., Agricultural
Works, which We believe only
manufactures rakes, did busi-
ness last year amounting to
$50,92S.14 in eleven months;
and pays a dividend of twenty
five per cent. on its stock on
and after the fifteenth of the
present month. 1t paid twen-
ty per cent. in 1869 and 1870,
and on the business of eleven
months in its third year pays
twenty five per cent. Gould any
stronger argument be urged in
favor of manuta1turing?-Nor-
acalk Reflector.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-02-29
Tar ::::::: :: !: CSC: 9: {: ::::::::: {: 6:

This membrane is the lining of the
Throat, Lungs, Stomach, ,In:estines, Blad-
der, &c. 1t is its action on this MEM
brane which gives DR.. Crooks Wine OF
Tar such great success, and gives it the
prominent place it has now in the world.
1t is clear fluid ,divested Of all foreign
matter, rich in the medicinal properties
Of Tar, pleasant to the taste, and endow.
ed with such efficacious properties, that
it not only cures COUGHS, COLDS.
Chronic Coughs, and Troubles of the
Throat and Lungs, more speedily and
efectually than any other remedy, but at
the same time cleanses the Stomach, re-
lakes the Liver, promotes healthy di-
gestion, makes good blood, causing the
patient to rapidly grow in health and
grsEg:hh. 1t is the very remedy for the
Weak and Debilitated. Try DR.. Crooks
Wine of Tar, and take no other Tar
preparation as substitute. 3E!Y'
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-02-29

FRESH garden, flower, tree and
shrub, evergreen, fruit and herb seeds,
Prepaid by mail A complete and ju>
dicious assortment, rs sorts of either
class, 81 90. The ok classes, (l50
packets) for IS 90. Also an immense
stock Of one year grated fruit trees,
small fruits, fruit stocks, young fruit,
ornamental and evergreen seedlings,
bulbs, roses, vines, house and border
plants, &C., the most complete assort'
ment in America Prepaid by mail.
Priced catalogue to any address, also
trade lists, gratis Seeds on Commits
sion Agents Wanted Address,
B. NJ WATSON, Old Colony Nurser-
les and Seed Warehouse, Plymouth
Mass. Established 1872. '..
|
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-02-29

IT is reported that on Sun
day last the Pope signed de-
cree convoking the Ecumenlc.
al Council, the place of meet
ing to be either in the Island
of Malta or in Tyron, as shall
be hereafter determined, and
that when the Council meets
the Pope will leave Rome.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-02-29

The chief cause of insanity,
says Eli Perkins, l found to be
intemperance. Six-eighths of
the 1,400 cases Of insanity
sprang from that cause alone.
How long shall this crime cry
aloud from the abodeS of the
poor, the infatuated, and the
insane, for redress9
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-02-29
Premium to Subscribers in Clubs.
THE DAILY GAZETTE.

Is sent by mail at sll per annum, or furnished
by agents end carriers atz6 cents per week.
All remittances should be made by express or
be st our risk. Give full address, post office.
60 uDtY and, state, also, nearest express Office,
ia .oraerAhat there may be no mistaRe in for>
warding papers and premiums. Subscribers
can hayeiheir address cha;Red from one post
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the expense Of msking change, Specimen
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The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-02-29

CHAP. Xv.-The Church of Best Licks.
Just as the flame OH the lore
stick which Ralph had watched
SO intensely, tlickered and
burned low, and just as Ralph
with a heavy but not quite
hopeless heart rose TO leave,
the latch lifted and Bud re.en-
tered. ~ I.
81 wanted to say something
he stammered, shut you know
it's hard to say it,. l ha'n't no
book -larnin' to speak Of, and
some things is hard TO say
when a man ha'n't no book
words to say .'em with. And
'they's some things . -man''
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-02-29

AT a Louisville ball a wag-
gish youth took out the ham
from the sandwiches and sub
stituted slices of soap therefor.
The result may be imagined.
He was lathered.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-02-29

meree stN.Y.
Vinegt n Bitters are not vile Fnncy Drink
Made OF Poor Rum, Whiskey, Proof Spi.
rits and Refuse Liquors doctored, spiced and
sweetened to please the taste, called "Tonics,'
"Appetizers," "Restorers," &C., that lead tht
tipper on to drunkenness and ruin, but are trut
Medicine. made from the Native Roots and Herb
ofCalifornia, free from all Alcoholic Stimu.
Iants. They are the REATBLOOD PURI.
FER and A LIFE GIVING PRINCE.
PIE, perfect Renovator and Inyigorator
the System, carrying OF oil poisonous matter ani
restoring the blood to healthy condition. Nc
person can take these Bltters according to direo
tlons and remain long unwell, provided their bone
are not destroyed by mineral poison or othe
means, and the vital organs wasted beyond tn,
point ofrepair. st
HThey are a Gentle Purgative MS well
Ms n Tonic, possessing also, the peculiar mefli
Of acting as a powerful agent in relieving Con
gcstion orinflatnmation of the Liver, and all tn,
Visccral Organs.
FOR FEMALE COMPLAINTS, whether
In young or old, married or single. at tho dawn OF
womanhood or at the turn Of life, these Tonic Bit
ters have no equal M " % r.tIfrer
For 1nflammatory and Chronic Rhcu.
matisIp and Gout, Dyspepsia or Indigosi
tion, Bilious, Remittent and Intcrmit.
tent Fevers, Diseases Of tho Blood, Ii.
yer, Kidneys, and Bladder, these Bittcrs
have been most successful. Such Diseases are
caused by Vitinted Blood, which is generally
produced BY arrangement Of the Digestive
Organs.
DYsPEPsiA OR INDIGESTION, Head,
ache, Pain in the Shoulders, Coughs Tightness OF
ne Chsst Dizziness Sour Eruetstions Of the
Palpltation OF the Heart, Infammation OF the
hundred other painful symptoms. are tina of.
springs Of Dyspepsia. all, III iut.
They invigorate tho Stomach and stimulate thu
torpid Liver and bowels. which render them Of un.
purities, and imparting new life and yigor to the
wholosystem. altJ al
FOR sKINDISEAsEs, Eruptions, letter,
Salt RhenIn. Blotches Spots, Pimlles, Pustnles
Ryes, Eryspeias itchs scurfs' biscoioratcns S' oj
'the Skin, Humors and Diseases of the Skin, OF
Thateyer nine or nature, are literally dug up and
carried ont Of the system N short time by the use
vince the most incredulous OF their curative effect
| QGleanse the vitfated Blood whenever yon lnd
tsmpurites bursting through the skin In Pimples,
/ Efuptons or Sores, clsapse it when you find II
when IL "a foul, apd your feelings will tell yeu
When NKeee the blood pure and the health Of the
system will follow.
PIsyTkPE, and othsri WORMS, lurking
Ind rsnossd For i dssesoS. sss resa
carefully the circular around each b6{tle pfhted
iS9E ,aI, iangusges-kngli'h, German, French and
J. wALxrn, Propristor, R. Il. McDosALp 4 CO..
'Dfugsists and Gen. Aseuts esn FfahtiAco, ,czl.,
and g and 81 Commerce Street, New York,
WsoLD BY ALL pRUesIsTs AID pAAfKEA
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-02-29
SENATOR GARRETT DAVIS, of
KY had a paralvtic stroke in
Washington the other day He
will recover.
From the chlllicoths Advertiser.

Chillicotthe is somewhat noted for
It's admirable picture galleries, and
but few people in the country have
failed TO "look in" at the splendid gal.
lery Of Mr.. Simonds, and admire, the
immense and splendid display of pic
tares hung with SO much profusion
upon the walls. Mr.. simonds' rooms
are unsurpassed in the State, and the
sbsrastsr Of his work is as good as the
best. .
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-02-29

TIE suit of Fred. Breitzman
against the st. Louis Packet
Company for $4,000 for false
Imprisonment and malicious
prosecution in 1869, was decid-
ed in the First Circuit Court at
Memphis Tuesday, by awarding
Breitzman $4,000.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-02-29

An application of benzine,
folio wed by a warm bath for
half an hour, will cure the dis
gusting disease known as scab,
les or itch.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-02-29
rrs.belco6t 6tinued.l

,u.As QUANTITY TO, Of y The hssslIrFurii bruised
meats of pumpkin seeds,:.eatefp
after a fast sofE,s@ome hours, fol
lowed in an hour by a dose dol
castor oil, will expel tape
worms. They are also an ex-
cellent verfniiuge for children,
as well1ssaigoodidi TO-
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-02-29
Farms for sale by Win.
J. RanneIls e. Co.,
Real Estate Agents,
5dn Macarthur, d.

VNHE Allsnder Farm, ~ miles from NEAR
j. thur, 100 acres 100 acres cultivated, two
young orchards, Just bearing, veins OF eoaland
IRON ore underlyin. Apply to WMD j. BAN.
NILS 4 CO.. Real Estate Agents, Macarthur.
the MeDougal farm, 40 acres, b1$ miles
vest Of Nee cArteur, 80 acres improved bal
ance 10 good timber. good orchard OF ap,
pies, cherries and peaches. Coal and ircn
ore underlying. Easy terms. "i-
e. The Doddridge farm, l29 9scrss, 3 miles from
Zaleski, on McArthnr and Athens road-76
acres improved, balance exeell4ntly tlmbered
with whiteioak and Spoplar. "a, comfortable
dwellIng-good new stable, excellt mt OF lchards
OF apples, cherries and peaches, grated and
budded fruit. Coal, iron ore and limestone in
abundance well watered.l .il Nt.t
. &. tt.L.tI / ataA I.a. lI .i-..
"Shockey Frslrie," IL acres, 4 mile from
Court House; vineyard Of 400 vines, young
peach orchard, 25 bearing apple trees; lime
stone, iron OF e, and coal-one vein, eight feel
thick, now being worked. Cheap. lS-A
In.lot No. 7S,@eAr thur, on M ain street, .
square, west Of Court H House; good location
for business stand. Part casf balance on easy
TERMS @ l.rg as7 Ell W
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1872-02-29

The Cnclnnnu Express going west VIII not
stop on Eastern Division 1t Tunnel, Fleming
Little Hooking, Vlnton, or any stauon between
Hamden and ChIllicothe; on Western Division
stops at Frankfort, Greenfield, Leesburg, VII
emma, Martnsyille, Manchester, LoFeland and
O., HAD. Junction. The Cincinnati Express
gong East stops at Loveland, Greenheld
Chilieothe, Hamdon Athens, and Sc0tt's
Landing only. Fast Lines will stop at Lover
land, Manchester, Greenfield, Chilllcothe,
Ha mdsn, Athens and Scott's Landing.