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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-08-22
FOR SALE
OR TO RENT.

The subscriber offers for sale the following de-
scribed property, viz:
In Vernon. VT, 10 acres of land, known the
''Bennett lot" part moving and part timOered land ;
also n small farm known the "Cook farm" Some
nice timber on the same Also another farm the
slate quarres ITO land, buildings all new,
mill with circular saws, ath and side saws, all in good
repair with plenty of timber near the same.
In Guilford, w. one pasture 1875 acres-one pastsre
$50 acres, quantity of wood and timber and 10acres
orchard.
Also one farm 100 acres known the "Maxwell
place" There is the place lot Of very nice heavy
timber the mill.
Also the farm occupied by myself for the past l6
years viii sell the whole in separate lots to suit
purchasers. The buildings all in good condition
with the best of running water to the house and barn
House convenient for taking boarders and is the
quarries. Also tenement houses.
Also one stone quarry near my house, one slate
quarry-and one undivided half of the quarry known
as the 'Brattleboro and Guilford Slate Quarry" All
of the above described property is within IL miles
of Vernon depot and miles FROM Brattleboro Also
the "Beals place" in the village of West Bratleboro,
w.t. consisting of two dwelling houses barn, etc. and
three good building lots. Also the 'Whitney farm,
called, situated in the West part OF Bratleboro,
Contains 100 of land plenty of wood and timber
Will be sold together separately. Also 200
heavy tmbered land in Bolton, VT, within Ia miles
of railroad. Also several building lots at Turner'S
Falls, Mass.
All the above property will be sold without regard to
cost.
TYLER l.. JOHNSON,
Guilford, VI.
Post Office address, Brattleboro, VT
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-08-22
SrtooIs.
POWERS INSTITUTE.

IINAI.L Term will begin Aug. 27th. Board or fur.
a. nished rooms for self-boardng on the very lowest
terms.
The village is quiet and free from temptations TO
vice. Instruction thorough. Pupils will here md
superior advantages for preparation for college, for
teaching, for business, and for music.
Al. SANBoRN, A. M, Principal.
Bernardston, Mass, July II, 1873. Bm90
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-08-22
Births.
Deaths.

ESTABRooK.-In Stratton, Aug. IS, two son
Henry w. and Rose Estabrook
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-08-22
THE AMERICAN CARD PRINTER.

WANTED AoEsTs.-Worthy the special notice Of old
and experienced canvassers. Those celebrated steel
line Engraving, viz:-"Coies Yoyage Of Life" Foun
beautiful pictures representing CHILDHOOD, YOUTH,
for the first time. Price reduced to suit the masses
nothing like ii offered to the American public
particulars free. Address d. b. RUSSELL, Publisher,
IS Cornhill, Boston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-08-22
VALUABLE
PROPERTY FOR SALB !

THE BEAUTIFUL HOMESTEAD AND FARM, RE
GENTLY OCCUPIED BY E6EK ATWOOD, ESQ,
NOW DECEASED, AND FORMERLY KNOWN
AS THE 'RANNEY PLACE" is OFFERED
FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-12-04
Two Dollars per Annum, in Advance.
WHOLE NUMBER 345.

circulation the immense amounts which are
paid out for wages and in business, and give
every depositor a direct interest in the stabil-
ity of the Government.
The Postmaster-Generala again urges the as
sumption by the Government of the control of
telegraphs. Government postal telegraph
is the only means by which the full benefit OF
this great invention can be secured, for wher-
ever the telegraph is under Government man
agement, it is operated at its minimum cost,
and people receive the benefit in low rates of
transmission and greatly extended facilities
The telegraph should be made part of the
postal system without further delay. As Con
gress does net seem inclined to exercise the
discretion given in the third section of the act
of July "a, 1866, to appoint appraisers to value
lines, property and effects of the companies
now in operation, and as the Western Union
Company appears to be unwilling to make vol
untary sale at fair price, the Postmaster
General recommends that provision be made
by law for the immediate establishment of the
postal telegraph, and for the construction of
all such lines as may be needed, under the dI-
rection of competent officers of the Engineer
Corps of the army, The experience they ac-
auired during the war of the rebellion would
enable them to do the work in a most econom-
ical and satisfactory manner.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-12-04
An Enormous Casting.

On Wednesday last, at Cold Spring,
considerable interest was excited by the
announcement that an enormous cannon
was to be cast at the foundry, which
would require thirty-three tons of molt-
en- iron for the rough casting, and which
was to weigh go, 480 pounds when fin
ished. A number of scientific gentle
men and interested spectators were
gathered to witness the work, but unfor-
tunately, when about half of the metal
was safely conduited to the mold, the
weight and height of the column burst
the box, and the entire contents escaped.
The metal had to be drawn from the
furnaces and cast in the sand, that it
might be reheated for another trial.
The loss is variously estimated, some
placing it as high as $1,000. --Po'tgi-
keepsie (N W Press.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-12-04
YUBA DAM.

rTbe following verses. SAYS the Spirit ofthe Times
first published anonymously, have been generally
seen an English review of pirated edition of Bret
Harte-published, we believe, by John Camden Hot
istic of Mr.. Harte's productions. Without pro-
nouncing upon the question, we think 1T right TO
render unto Cesar the Things tnaH are LIS 1
Collector of San Francisco, and one OF OAlnorn1as
most cultivated and respected citizens. we prlnt
them from the authors MS
The sun was shimmering all the west
And gliding all the yellow main,
And tumbling shadows from the crest
OF gilded mountains to the plain,
As iaboring up a watercourse
A traveller pricked his weary horse;
When all at once upon his sight
Burst fair village clean and bright.
He asked miner whom he met
If he could give its name. 1tYou bet."
"Pray do my friend. and do not sham"
The miner answered, " Yuba DAM"
Kind, gentle friend, do not abuse
My ignorance; cry a truce
would not ask it if knew,
But I, dear sir, stranger am"
Quick roared the miner, Yuba dam.
Disheartened, on the stranger pressed,
And overlook mincing dame
With f1axen hair and silken vest,
And begged of her the village name.
She ope'd her sweet lips like clam,
And simpered guiley, " Yuba DAM"
On tore the stranger, nearly wild,
And came upon artles5 child
She had a satchel on the arm,
While DER her face stole many charm.
s' Where have you been 2" the stranger said;
The maid uplifted quick her head,
And answered, with the ready truth
And open frankness of her youth,
" At school" "Who keeps it?" "Uncle SAM
" What is this place, sweet?" "Yuba dam"
Alas I" he screamed, in frantic grief,
"Wil no one come to my relief;
Will no one tell me where am 2"
The school-boys shouted, "Yuba dam; ;"
And the bridge, as he did slam,
The planks re-echoed "Yuba DAM"
"Perdition seize the place !" he cried,
As through its streets he swiftly hied;
Yet ere he went to rest that night,
From something told him by wight
He found that he himself had slammed,
And that the 'Yuba" had been damned.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-12-04
The Men Who Have Held the Chief
Justiceship.
[From the Washington Chronicle


The renewed interest manifested IN
the subject of the appointment OF the
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court OF
the United States has induced us to
print in the form of table, which will
be found below, a complete list OF all
the Chief Justices which have hereto
fore been appointed, the State of their
residence, and their age when appoint
ed, by whom appointed, the periods OF
service, the dates of birth and death OF
each, and age at time of death.
From this table it will be seen that
all of the Presidents who have hereto
fore been required to perform the re-
sponsible duty of selecting jurists fol
this exalted position, viz. Washing.
ton, Adams, jackson and Lincoln, have
concurred in the selection of compare.
lively young men. No one of them hao
passed the meridian of vigorous man
hood at the date of appointment. The
Oldest, Roger B. Taney, was only 5s
years old, Rutledge and Chase were 56
Marshall 46, and Jay and Ellsworth
were but A each.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-12-04
Humorous.

WHAT mental quality does dress
resemble? i? Address.
A YOUNG lady last week declined FROST
ed cake, because she thought it might
give her cold.
A PUBLIC notice which must be great
hardship to the birds about town" No
bills allowed"
WHILE witnessing a game of base
ball out West boy was struck on the
back of his head, the bawl coming out
of his mouth.
EPITAPH ON "A ALoCoMoTTvE.-C Collisions
four or five she bore !; the signals were in
vain grown old and rusted, her boiler
busted and smashed the excursion
train.
A FRENcHMAN thinks the English Ian
guage is very tough. Dare is look
out. =" he says, (which is to put out
your head and see and look out which
is to haul in your head and not for to
see-just contrairie.
ONCE upon a time, a man met an old
woman in an English town driving sew
eral asses. "Adieu, mother of asses,
said he. "Adieu, my son p was the old
woman's reply. The fellow went on his
way, feeling for his ears.
THE first time the Abyssinians saw the
engines in a steam vessel they were
struck with amazement, and said that
the English must be very clever peo-
pie, for they had captured the devil and
put him into an iron box and made him
work.
IT may not be true, but it is said that
an Irishman after he had seen the nu-
! L; ran Of
New Hampshire, exclaimed, :" Bedad, L
never was in country before where
they had SO much land that they had to
stack it.
A PERSON complained to DIR. Franklin
of having been insulted by one who
called him rascal. What did you
call him ?" asked Franklin. "I called
him rascal" was the reply. Well, F"
said Franklin, 81 guess you both spoke
the truth"
A PENNSYLVANIA clergyman has made
a hit by introducing personals" IN his
PRAYERS. For instance Lord have
mercy on John Shanahan, who keeps a
saloon near the old red bridge. Either
Law him on o bed of sickness or have
him removed from this town."
A soHoo1BoY being requested to write
composition on the subject OF pms,
produced the following: 't Pins are
yery useful. They have saved the lives
of a great many men, women and chill
drenSin fact whole families. =" How
SO ?'' asked the puzzled teacher; and the
boy replied, "Why, by not swallowing
them" This matches the story of the
other boy who defined salt as " the
stuff that makes potatoes taste bad
when you don't put any on.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-12-04
TURKEY.
A THANKSGIVING ODE.

When is the turkey handsomest?
With sunshine on his brasen breast,
When every feather is like scale
On glittering suit of knightly mail;
When his tail is spread, q splendid fan,
As he struts before his faithful clan,
with blue, bald head and threatening eye,
And wattles red as stormy sky?
With lofty step and war-cry loud
He marshals forth the quittering crowd,
Or leads their dance across the plain,
Or heads their march through waving grain,
Intent on plunder, red with pride,
Like warrior not to be defied,
In all the pomp of battle drest-
Then is the turkey handsomestl
When is the turkey handsomest?
When he is killed and plucked and dressed;
His spurs hacked of and thrown aside
With all the trappings of his pride,
He lies, goodly shape of snow,
On stall or dresser, making show
OF swelling breast and rampant legs;
Or, dangling from the iarder's pegs,
Tells to the cook-maid's practiced eye
How fast the days are fitting by,
How soon appears the day OF days,
The hour of Turkeys reign and praise;
There hanging in his smooth white vest,
Is not the turkey handsomest?
When is the turkey handsomest?
All when again he shows his breast,
Brown with the suna3-ne of the fire,
Crisp as q lady's silk attire,
With unctuous juices dripping down
In pools of gravy rich and brown;
Odorous any spicy air
That blows across an orchard fair,
His bosom swelled with savory meat
OF saIsages and bread-crumbs sweet,
His pinions neatly skewered and tied
With giblets tucked in either side;
His legs resigned to any fate,
Rampant no more, but meekly straight;
Beside him cranberry, ruby clear,
With groves of brittle celery near;
As stately as king he lies,
The center of admiring eyes.
Now is the turkey handsomest,
Arrayed before the hungry guest,
OF all the viands first and best
His life VA Il lived, his woes at rest,
And the platter he lies on gayly dressed,
Now is the turkey handsomest!
Our Young Folks.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-12-04

MONSTER CHEEsEs. cheese fac
tory near Utica, N. Y, there have been
made this fall fourteen big cheeses,
weighing from 1000 TO 2,200 pounds.
The largest one is two feet high, and
four feet six inches across the top. The
Utica Herald says it is ''as large over
as a large milestone, and considerably
thicker" In other words, it is as big as
a big stone. 1t took 21, 900 pounds Of
milk, and it weighs 2,200 pounds; 1t
cheese was made as a present to the
English friends of the donor.-ClCUe-
land Herald.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-12-04
Cut This Out.

Every person should understand how
to treat a flesh wound, because one is
liable to be placed in circumstances,
away from surgical and veterinary aid,
where he may save his own life, the life
of friend or of a beast, simply by the
exercise of little common sense. In
the first place, close the lips of the
wound with the hand, and hold them
firmly together to check the flow of
blood until several stitches can be taken
and bandage applied. Then bathe the
wound for long time in cold water.
"Should it be painful" correspondent
says, stake painful of burning Goals
and sprinkle upon them common brown
sugar, and hold the wounded part in
the smoke. In few minutes the pain
will be allayed, and recovery proceeds
rapidly. In my case a rusty nail had
made bad wound in my foot. The
pain and nervous irritation were severe.
This was all removed by holding it in
smoke for fifteen minutes, and [ was
able to resume my reading in comfort.
We have often recommended it to 9TH
ers, with like resNlts. Last week one
of my men had finger-nail torn out by
pair of ice-tongs. It became very
painful, as was to have been expected.
Held in sugar smoke for twenty min
utes, the pain ceased and promised
speedy recovery"
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-12-04

The farms in England are ten times
as large, on an average, as those of
ireland. There are only 200, 600 ten
ant farmers in England, which contains
$1,000 square miles while Ireland, with
only 80, 600 square miles, has 7O0, 1000
tenant-farmers.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-12-04

A CIRCUMsTANCE without parallel In
the military history of this country is
recorded in Illinois. 81. NJ. Wheeler,
of Schuyler county, in that State, en-
listed in the United States army under
Gen. Lyon in 1861, was wounded, cap
tured, and paroled; but by some strange
oversight was never discharged from
service until few days az 0, when the
proper papers were made out, and his
back pay and pension--amountin to
near 81, ,OOO-were paid him,-Neac
York Sum-
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-12-04

CURE FOR FE1oN.-As soon as dis
covered, take some spirits of turpentine
in cup, dip the finger in it, and then
hold the hand near hot fire till dry !;
then dip it in again and repeat for tif-
teen minutes, or until the pain ceases.
The next day, with sharp knife. pare
off the thick skin and you will find some
thing like honeycomb filed with clear
water open the cells and the felon is
gone. If the felon is too far advanced
for turpentine, oil of origanum, treated
in the same way, will cure. If too far
advanced for either to cure, the felon
will still be benefited, or it will be less
painful. Never draw it.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-12-04

A Tiny ENGNE.-The smallest en-
CINE in the world is now in possession
of John Penn, of Greenwich, England,
the eminent maker of great engines. 1t
will stand on three-penny piece; it
really covers less space, for its base
plate measures only three-eights of an
inch by three-tenths. So small are some
of the parts that they require power
full magnifying glass to see their form.
The whole weight of the model is less
than three-penny piece. 1t works ad-
mirably, and when working, its crank
shaft performs from twenty to thirty
thousand revolutions in minute.
A TERRE HAUrE Qnd. woman held q
burglar by the whiskers until police
man came to the rescue.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1873-09-17
TCORREsroSDENcE.l
HIM Sent

Hno, Sept. 10th, 1873.
Mr.. EDIroR :-On the afternoon of the 9Th in
iant, our townspeopIe we're somewhat startled
" quite lively little earthquake, lasting for foul
,r FIVE seconds, the hardest that has been felt here
:or some time. No damage was done, and every
me soon recovered his accustomed serenity.
A serious affair occurred at South Kohala. A
native named Kaaiwaiwai entered the house of @
Chinaman called Akae with the evident intention
Of committing burglary but being interrupted by
the Chinaman, set upon and beat him fearfully
about the head and face, fracturing his lower jaw
and brusing him SO severely that there is little
hope of his recovery. The native was arrested
and held to await the result of the injuries.
Nothing new has TRANSFERRED regarding the Of
fair at the Paukaa Plantation. The injured man,
full treatment of DR.. Wetmore, has entirely re-
covered, and returned to his labor. His assailant
has been committed for trial at the November
term of the Supreme Court
Our enterprisiug townsmeu, D. H. aud f. &.
Hitchcock. have built neat law Office opposite
the Court House. where they propose to give
advice on all matters concerning law, and also TO
keep US posted on local items, foreign news, &C.,
through the medium of daily bulletin. Friend
Pinkham, not TO be outdone, has also undertaken
to supply US with news, " free gratis and for
nothing" as be terms it. A considerable rivalry
in the use Of ink occurs between the rival news
men, much to the amusement of the town.
The American bark Powhattan arrived here on
the 9th instant, % days from Port Gamble, laden
with lumber and shingles and consigned 20 Mr..
w. H. Reed. Since her arrival business has i'm
proved, and our streets are quite lively. The brig
Helen is also expected shortly from Hamburg
with an assorted cargo consigned to j. Simson.
Reciprocity is steadily increasing in favor with
all classes here.
Accompanying, band you report of cases in
Hilo Police Court for week ending this date,
which viii show you that we are not much behind
the metropolis 10 the apprehension OF criminals
Sept. 3.-For gumbling-Kabue and Kekalo-
he, fined each $50 and 60 days imprisonment !
Pualiiole and K1ali, fined each $40 and 20 days
Imprisonment Makai and Kali, fined each $40
and 40 days imprisonment. 5th-For adultery
Kelii, $50 6ne; Kaialua, $40 Nahinu. $50 fine !;
Kekuewa, $40 6ne. sth-Gross cheat-John
Asing. 80 days Imprisonment. 9th-Murder-
Laimakani and Kaanaana, remanded for further
evidence. Per steamer Kilauea six prisoners
were sent TO Honolulu, the prison here being
over-crowded.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1873-09-17
Ocean Explorations.


Two expeditions are now at work sounding the
Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The former was
ent out by the British Government, and the yes.
Ell detailed for the service is the Challenger. Up
o this da:e she has sounded three sections Of
be Atlantic In the ore from st. Thomas to
Bermuda the greatest depth found was $3.50
athoms, near St. Thomas thence to Bermuda,
30 miles, the average depth was 200 fathoms.
A line of soundings was then run from Bermuda
70 New York, GAO miles, the depth varying from
1000 to $500 fathoms, and in the centre of the
iulf Stream no bottom could be obtained with
800 fathoms, owing to the rapidity Of the cur
ent The /" Challenger" then proceeded 10
Halifax. and thence to Bermuda, go miles,
.oundng all the way. In crossing the Gulf
Stream the cold wall was discovered by Lieut..
G. NJ. Bache, United States Navy, in 1876, of
the United States coast, was found dividing the
tream into two branches of warm water, the
temperature OF the northern branch being 81 de-
-rees. then "a degrees and afterward 73degrees
he temperature Of the water on the north side
Of the stream was 30 degrees.
For sounding the Pacific the American Gov
rnment has sent out the steamer Tuscarora,
which is now at work sounding belt across the
iorth Pacific near the Aleutian chain. During
experimental trial trip last month, she obtain
d a depth of l949 fathoms within hundred
niles of the Farralones. Very little is known
/ the depth Of water in this ocean, and her re-
.ort will doubtless prove an interesting one,
hough it will relate only to the northern Pacific
The Hawaiian gazette., 1873-09-17

EornErIr .ErPrEERER u. liza

EONoLELC. SEFTKMBER Il, 1S13
r ssss A FaIEinburE arrived on the i2h is days
s-u Hu-su1 Osrul VITA full cargo Of Oregon produce
u--iri1r uau IA la-rSis hard road Sour, shingles,
---bala drisa rplss huns AZ sbs lOading with
- auE vi fu6 a I'm return cargo.
M sanuur- undins anchored port On lith en-
-uis Er.sssos sbs-iA She sailed again the
-.uas a.
~ tstz1 -zu.lls isaElnr snEr- for Ashland n e.
- saks aaz srvsufy-fvs she viii leave soon
z-s-- mp We she b. aae-ed
i.-rls ~ Hr-rui kussluns She very strongly
f.uli -----sl- uu1 s.--is- buusy czrroef.
-s a. c ryl, raridly filing up and viii sail for
--r- ~ssE taking full and valuable cargo q
Fuaus. Auas osher freight has
EBsoe-- hi6-s-
On -u-drr Friaas important credit sale was
AduHua' szl-~spo1 uuup-isug choice new
ss.i. Easaps1n rooaE Like Other late credit
aruus h-ariy, and generally Ouly samples dis
r~=U
E-z-a-- uu.f unigas fancy EOoes held a;
A. T. err-ls si1-t vhoh attracted many retail
--s-- y Bsvsl Bred good, rsihs- different from
--i,zz --u--alsy offered Al Huotio1-
Il1s raur vsy duii Tire present time and
iaiuu-a 81 uas-nr ses-es pay current
-u- Tc i.-er rlzr.aoss have harvested their crops
$50 - s-ut rua-h u11-st nov u quite small until the
~ -ra1 Genre b. Nursuaber-
l-i-r g-uz ElsEl pubiirhea the New York Journal
n -u-arrl ~ q ne cone crop nui market u very
udvaucs n0tvithsiaHdnr the latter and
eiz-E nesir rec-ired frusu the United States and
Eu-u7--sIy grauu he latisr quarter which, however
rs- rr making the market quieier
ud-- ssrrvrnsy their demand and convinced
le- q it ru1znssi our rev CROP think
-aail Hazae-ia 3 an decline prices Receipts
rr---l $50 - Gay and stock IlsOOO bags
~ r1rtt t1r tHnrlut hrn"
g. nj ~ Eo-t quot-s AZ s. fur sperm 6 cis for
rdlt-s ua.l q. CO. fold 81 buus-
~ Brii1at hir -aaurr Back icn Pers Gamble August
~ Sir t aa- cargo q s5o 600 q lumber. She
au-ui be- rinss III the Camden