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The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1875-02-11
From the Scientific Americana
Have a Speciality.

The sooner people begin to compre-
hend that practically there is no business,
calling, trade, or profession which any
one man can master in all its branches
in lifetime the better will it be for
every individuals prosperity. We be-
lieve that half the failures in the great
struggle for livelihood are due to men
trying to do too much, trying to fulfill all
the requirements indicated by name
because their fathers did, but forgetting
that, in their fathers time, that name IN
cluded an aggregate of labor of very diff
ferent extent to that which it now en-
compasses Every day as it closes leaves
the world richer in knowledge, and the
aggregation of many days produces a
store of learning which increases vastly
the quantity which the beginner must
master ere he approach proficiency. A
couple of centuries ago all that the world
knew of the healing art was within the
easy grasp of the average intellect. Now,
there is no physician living, however
eminent, who pretends to have mastered
or even to be moderately versed in all
the details of medicine and surgery So
it is with Science, with law, with mechan-
les, with journalism, until each calling
has reduced itself to an agglomeration of
specialties; and, without doubt each
SpSCidItl9 III thS lutufS Will De ulNlueu
and subdivided as learning and education
advance.
That which is true of tho professions
is equally true of the trades The law
yers say that the most to be dreaded as
an adversary is "he of one book" The
individual who knows only one thing,
but that root and branch, is unquestion-
ably ADLER and wiser than another who
has dabbled in this and that until his
mind is but a tumble of ill;assorted ideas,
superficial at the best, If a mechanic,
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1875-02-11
ENGINEER, ARCHITECT, &C.
Arthur -. Hobby

and and has opened an office in the Sternberger
building at the s w. corner of Main and
Broadway Streets, opposite the Court House.
He has been brought up to the professions
mas had nineteen years practical experience,
and holds the highest testimonials, both as to
ability and trustworthinesS: and has all the
necessary Instruments of the best modern con-
struction, both for out door and office use :;
therefore he has no hesitation in guaranteeing
first class work in every respect. .
He viii be pleased to undertake any work
you may require to have done, and will spare
no pains TO give satisfaction, and hopes by
strict attention to business, and reasonable
charges, to secure your support.
1t is his intention to devote special attention
to the provisions of the ''Act to Regulate
Mines and Mining" passed by the Ohio Legis-
lature, March, 1874 and he will be happy to
to make the Surveys and furnish the Maps and
Plans necessary to comply with the said act.
REFERENCES:
Col. Kuper, late Chief Engineer of the Eliza
bethtown, Lexington & Big Sandy R. R., now
of Stannton, Va.
]. Mel. Staughton, Esq, Chief Engineer and
Sup't of the E. X r. Riverton, Ky.
Evan L. Warner, Esq, Lexington, Ky
Lexington & Carter Co. Mining Corapany
Lexington, KY, and Mount Savage Furnace,
KY.
Messrs Mason 6 Hoge, Contractors, Staunton.
Va, and late of Lewis Tunnel, c. & o. r. r.
l4may74-tf
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Use and Management of Money.

To be prudent and economical in the
concerns of property, and at the same
time not give away to temptation of av-
arice, is doubtless, with many, extremely
difficult The right use and manage
ment of money (being the medium of
exchange for all the necessities and con-
veniences of life) is of such consequences
as to well merit ones attention
and reflection Men will be fools and
spendthrifts, neglect their business and
misspend their time; but while talking
or writing may do the least good, it is
the duty of every one to do all in his
power to show the Importance of pru-
dence in pecuniary matters as well as in
everything else
1t is in vain that we are favored with
natural talents, education and knowledge,
that we exert our strength of body and
mind to the utmost, and are ever so in
dustrious in laudable pursuits; and it is
in vain that friends and patrons bestow
their bounty upon US, if we are wanting
in economy or prudence in money.
A writer of accurate views says that
none know the worth or value Of money
till they have suffered the inconvenience
of being deprived of it; that the genera
ton that Immediately follows the one in
possession of great riches, is generally
seen to turn out very poorly, and easily
rid themselves of their estates, and that
to their followers being in the beginning
poor, amass large fortunes, which are
again disposed OF by their heirs or de-
scendents much in the same way.
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IF I Should Die.
IL shonld die Tonight.

II should die tonight,
My friends would look upon my quiet lace
Before they laid ii in its resting place,
And deem that death had left il almost fair;
And, laying snow white flowers against my
hair,
Would smooth it down in fearful tenderness,
And fold my hands with lingering caress, -,
Poor hands, so empty and so cold, tonight!
If should die tonight,
My friends would call TO mind with loving
thought,
Some kindly deed the icy hand had wrought;
Some gentle words the frozen lips had said;
Errands on which the willing feet had sped;
The memory of my selfishness and pride,
My hasty wordsworth all be put aside,
And so should be loved and mourned tonight
If 1 should die tonight,
Even hearts estranged would turn once more
to me,
Ihe eyes that chilled me with averted glance
would look upon me as Of yore, perchance,
And soften in the old familiar way,
For who could war with dumb, unconscious
clay?
So might rest, forgiven of all, tonight.
Oh, friends, pray tonight
Keep not your kisses from my dead, cold brow;
The way is lonely; let me feel them now.
Ihlnk gently of me; am travel-worn;
My feet are pierced with many a thorn;
Forgive, hearts estTanged, forgive plead;
w hen dreamless rest is mine, 1 shall not need
The tenderness for which long tonight.
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"Arose' by any other name would be
"got up"
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England, ireland, Scotland s. Wales

Interest Paid on Time Deposits.
H. l.. CHAPMAN, President; j. d. CLARE,
Vice President; D. ARMSTRONG, Cashier
T. J. EDWARDS, Assistant Cashier and Book
keeper.
Dfrectors-H. L. Chapman, ]. d. Clare, John ID.
Davis, Peter Pickrel, T. ;. Matthews, John
Sanders and o. s. Miller.
STOCKHOLDERS:
I'll. l.. Chapman, II. L. Hughes ST.,
j. d. Clare, John D. Davis,
Peter Pickrel, H. s Bundy,
ID. Armstrong, Lot Davis,
Isaac Brown, II. f. Austin,
Minerva Bennett, ]. NJ. Jones,
John G. H. Cobb, JOfln H. Lewis,
c. F. Bertsch, F. H. Miller,
William H. Steele, o. S. Miller,
Il. j. Edwards Moses Sternberger,
Linn Bentley, VIM Jackson,
T. s. Matthews, Joseph Jones,
John Sanders. b. R. Evans,
R. S. Wilcox, a. B. Monahan,
John Stanton, Daniel D. Morgan,
j. A. Long. s. y. Stephenson,
David J. Jones' John II. Jones,
y. F. McCarley.
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The Witchery of Manners.

"Still advancing, still pursuing,
Learn to labor. and 10 watt "
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31

Frank Moulton has sued Mr.. Beecher
for 500, 600 damages for malicious prosecu-
ton.
The Pioneer works at Montpelier were
burned by an incendiary fire, Monday
night loss $500.
There was terrible gas explosion in
So. Boston on Wednesday evening of last
week which tore up the pavement for $50
feet, killed four persons and injured sever
al others.
Jackson Frailey, i noted Pennsylvania
hunter, was lately killed ia nte4t with
a catamount. IL Il bunting life of thirty
years he is said to have killed over 1000
deer, 243 bears, % catamounts, three pam
theirs and unnumbered wolves and foxes.
He was known throughout the State as the
Nimrod of the C0nawago and the Deer
Slayer.
Peter Herdick, a Williamsport, Pa,
| millionaire, made the Protestant Episcopal
church of that place a Christmas present of
a new edfice, fully furnished with an or
gan and other requisites, which he had
built at cost of 100000.
The Emperor of Brazil will leave that
country for his visit TO he United States in
April, will travel as a private gentleman,
as he did four years ago, in England, with
out any distinction as TO his rank, and will
not only attend the centennial exhibition,
| but will travel over much of the country.
The Emperor's daughter, the Princess Isa-
bel, will act as regent during his absence.
| AT Salt Lake last week, Elder George
| Raymond, private secretary TO Brigham
Young, convicted ofbigamy, was sentenced
to be confined at hard labor in the Detroit,
Mich, house of correction for two years,
and TO pay a fine of $50 to the United States.
Pending an appeal to the supreme court, he
was released on $4,000 bail.
Tho Prairie Farmer, talking Of the
ownership of manure, says If there is no
stipulation giving you the right TO do so,
you cannot remove any manure from the
rented farm. In all the States, we think,
with The single exception of New Jersey,
the law is that manure produced on the
farm shall not be removed from the prem
Uses. From the fact that this article is con-
sldered a fixture, if not a part of the land
| ltSelli tue INV pIoNiuoS tu"t ~ Is not " Oe
taken away. Perhaps still better reason
for the rule is that its removal is contrary
to good husbandry aud permanently in
jures the farm by impoyerishing the soil.
The Rural New Yorker says: A deci-
sion has just been made in the court Of
common pleas In New York city, which is
Of great importance TO seedsmen, farmers,
and gardeners. In the case of Van Wyck
VS.. Allen, Judge Robinson has fixed the
rule regulating the damages to which a
scotsman is liable for selling inferior seed.
He held that the plaintiff WAS entitled 10 as
much damages as he might reasonably
have expected fl ON crop Of the kind OF
vegetables the seed Of which he supposed
he was buying less, however, the cost OF
tho caro- aud trouble be expended after he
discovered The crop was moi " the Nlnd he
] had right TO expect.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31

TWEED Nor UEPUNIsHED.-The jour
mails have lately been SLED with accounts
Of William NJ. Tweea's escape. Has Will
liam NJ. Tweed escaped ? Escaped from
what? From prison. That is true. He
has escaped from prison; but not from
punishment, by any means. Look at his
situation five years ago, and his situation
to-day, and then answer whether he is
punished or not. Five years ago, he WAS
among the very lew most powerful men.in
the city or state of New York, with bright
prospect OF soon becoming one of the lead
ers in national affairs. His wealth seemed
almost boundless, and homage was paid 10
him on every hand. His time was divided
between attention to public affairs and the
enjoyment of The pleasures and splendors
ofluIury. He had grown great rapidly, and
ho believed he was 10 grow greater with
increasing rapidly. Those five years, how
they have told upon hint His fortune
red uced; his friends deserted his name
and reputation blighted, so as to be curse
TO himself, and burden to those to whom
no bOqueaths it. Even honorable exile, as
a mission 10 foreign court is sometimes
Ne4'Shi 10 lOE any
cradle length OF time TO man OF strong
home attachments. Then what must in
voluntary Punishment, in dishonor and
ignominy, be? A man upward OF 80 years
OF age is separated, permanently, from all
the associations of his previous life, driven
forth like Cain, a wanderer on the earth.
Talk of his money! What difference does
it make whether be carried little or much
with him? Physical comforts and luxu-
ries money may buy for him; but they
are few and avail little. Will any sum OF
money purchase for him esteem, compau-
ionship, self-respect, peace of mind, hap
piness? These he shall find again, no
where and never more! No, no! Do not
teach the young men of the country that
William NJ. Tweed has escaped punish
ment. That is a grave mistake. Impris-
onment he has escaped punishment he
has not escaped, and can never escape
NetD York Sun.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31

Tho Baptist and Congregational Sun
day Schools each celebrated Christmas
with pleasant concert exercises Christmas
trees, &c.
AT the Congregational church the chill
drsn recited the appropriate exercise and
placed in order the motto "Jesus our STAR"
Above in large letters were the words
"Peace on earth, good will to men," giving
pleasant effect
AT the Baptist church pleasant feature
of the evening was the presentation TO Mrs.
Hayden OF fine crayon portrait of DR..
Hayden, tho gift of the artist, Mr.. Chas.
Barrett. The frame presented by Mrs.
Francis Daniels.
Rev. DIR. l.. Hayden has rendered his
resignation as pastor of the Baptist church,
to take effect Dec. 10Th. Ill health of Mrs.
II. is the cause. DR.. ii. will remove at
once to Washington city with the hope
that a milder climate will favorably affect
her health.
AT the town meeting on the 18th inst,
II was voted TO raise one dollar and twenty
FIVE cents on the dollar OF the grand list, 10
pay the Indebtedness OF the town.
The officers of Grafton grange, No. III,
chosen Dec. 10, 1875, are az follows: Mas
ter, S. n. Wright; Overseer, l.. G. Palmer;
Lecturer, j. II. Putnam Steward, w. A..
DEAN a. s., o. p. Rice Chaplain, c. S.
Whitei Treasurer, Henry Woolley Sec
rotary, S. d. Conant G. X, S. d. Wyman;
Ceres, Mrs. $. N. Wrighti Pomona, Mrs.
w. A. Dean; Flora, Mrs. j. Ii. Putnam /;
L. A. S., Mrs. S. ID. Gonant.
Francis Daniels, Esq, left one week
ago to spend the winter in New Orleans.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31

About sixty of the relatives and friends
of Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Higley gave them
n surprise on the eve of Dec. 2lst, TO cele-
brate the twenty iflh anniversary of their
marriage. Many brought with them pres
ents as token Of their friendship for the
bride aud groom that had for twenty-five
years enjoyed such peaceful welded bliss.
Among the presents were two sets of silver
knives and forks, largo lamps, dress goods,
a roll of greenbacks and various other arti-
Giles. Next came a bountilully spread ia
ble with large and delicious chicken pie
in the centre, placed there by Mr.. and Mrs.
G. d. Coan, of which all partook and seem
ed TO enjoy with hearty relish. On the
whole the evening passed very pleasantly
away by visiting, dancing, &C., with excel
lent music furnished by Mr. l.. d. Miner
Miss Roso Jones and Miss Malona Snow {;
also excellent playing aud singing by Mrs.
I. J. Miller, Mrs. Charlie Miller and Mrs.
A. T. Stowe. A. the early hour OF four in
the morning the company began TO dis
perse, apparently we'll pleased with the eve
ning's entertainment.
Henry Halls dwelling house, barn and
shed were consumed by fire, with most of
their contents, at an early hour on Friday
morning last. Supposed TO be the work Of
an incendiary. Loss nearly $1,000; insured
for Sl050.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31

Tho Jamaica House is now kept by +.
w. Prior, former proprietor, who amer an
absence of several years returned to our
village this fall. Mr.. =. has greatly i'm
proved the appearance Of his property, and
1t is hoped that he will succeed in keeping
a good hotel, and will merit and receive the
patronage Of the travelling public.
1t is cheering TO note growing relig-
ious interest in the community, though but
few extra meetings have been held. There
were preaching services in the Congrega-
tional church on TuesdIy and Thursday
evening Of last week, and services have
been announced for the same evenings Of
this week.
During the week ri prayer union SER
vices will be held at the Baptist church on
Monday, Tuesday aud Wednesday eve
nings, and at the Congregational church on
the remaining evenings of the week.
On New Years eve there will be a do
nation visit for the benefit of Rev. a. b.
Emmons.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31
Vermont's Opportunity.

The address TO the members of our State
legislature, which appears in our columns
this week, is a timely document which
should arouse the zeal and interest of every
patriotic citizen. As we have seen the
preparations which other States are making
to secure a suitable representation in the
great Exposition of 1876 it has been mat
ter of constant regret TO us that, apparent
ly, Vermont, as a State, was to have no
part in this brilliant undertaking, whose
complete success is already assured. For
this reason we were happily surprised on
receiving the address referred to, and we
are glad TO earnestly commend ii to the at
tentlon Of all our readers. The PROPOSE
ton there made is an eminently generous
and reasonable one, and we cannot doubt
that every member from Windham county
will at once return TO the committee an un-
qualified YES" We all need little more
OF the spirit of "'76" in this Centennial
business,and 1t is high time we were up and
about 1t. If Vermont fails TO sustain her
record on this occasion it will be source
of regret and chagrn TO every true son of
the Slate which the hundred years to come
cannot wipe out.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31

On Friday evening about one hundred
persons, including the little folks, gather
ed.in the hall over Mr.. Townsend's store
and had merry Christmas time. Prayer
was offered by Rev. Mr.. Woodruff, hymns
and songs were sung, pieces were spoken
and select reading was given by the
schoolmsstcr. A veritable Santa Claus of
aldermanic proportion, who put in an APP
pearance just at the time when his services
were needed in the distribution of presents
from the Christmas tree, and then made
his exit, furnished the principal amuse-
ment for the evening.
AT the annual meeting of Progressive
Grange, No. lI9, held Dec. 18th, The follow
ing officers were chosen: Master, S. w.
Estey Overseer, II. 4. Stockwell Lee
turer, w. II. Adams; Steward, S. u. Reed;
Asst. Steward, S. ii. Barrett; Chaplain,
Mrs. c. Harris; Treasurer, A. o. NorcrCss;
Secretary, II. II. Stoddard; Gate Keeper,
Chester Harris Ceres, Mrs. $. w. Estey (;
Pomona, Mrs w. d. Aiken; Flora, Mrs.
n. w. willard; Lady Asst. Steward, Mrs.
II. \. Stockwell; Agent S. W. Estey.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31


Preliminary steps are being taken for
establishing library.
The Congregational parsonsge is nearly
finished.
The ladies Of the Congregational Soci-
ETY. held their annual festival the evening
of the oath, in the town hall. 1t was finan-
cially a decided success. The Dramatic
Club entertained the audience with the play
of"The Little Brown jug" Refreshments
were served in abundance. Receipts about
$500
The Methodist Society hold their festi-
val in the town hall Jan. 18th, when tho
Dramatic Club will entertain the audience
with the play Of 1.-The Chimney Corner"
The children of tho NJ. l.. Sunday
School performed their parts very credit
ably at the gathering on Friday evening.
At the close Of the exercises the presents
from the gin trees were distributed.
"A fellow who resides in the famous To-
cality known as Vinegar hill, celebrated
Christmas eve by throwing a bowl at Mrs
Blake's head, cutting a severe cash two
inches long and knocking her from the
chair in which she was rocking her infant
TO sleep.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31

Tho few who were present at the Con-
gregational church on Thursday evening Of
last week were entertained and proiited by
lecture from President Hulburt of Mid
dlebury college. Subject: Education
what IL Is, and how obtained.
Christmas Eve was celebrated by the
Congregational Sunday School by holding
picnic in Academy hall. The entertain
ment was highly creditablo to all engaged.
AT the Baptist church Christmas was a
little behind Time, but it proved good
time and one TO be remembered when 1t did
come on Tuesday evening the 2sh. The
tree was profusely laden and the children
were generally ana generously remem-
bored. The preliminary exercises consist
ed Of music, Rotations by the children,
reading by Mrs. Burchard, songs by Mr.
Markham and Mrs. John Davis. The exer-
cises reelected much credit upon the mana
gers Of the entertainment. Superintendent
l.. X. Fuller has reason to be happy in
view Of the many gratifying evidences of
the prosperity Of this school for which he
has done so much.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31

AN IDEAL OF CoNTENT.-At one of the
stations on the plains east of Cheyenne,
while the other passengers were taking
their meal, we slrayed away 10 breathe the
invigorating air, and were attracted by
common housekeeping arrangement not
far from our train. The horse and COW
were grazing at little distance nom the
empty wagon, from which The top had been
removed and converted into house. Up
on a miniature cooking stove the lady of
the mansion, rosy-cheeked young wo-
man, was preparing the dinner, while the
husband was engaged in an employment
the practice OF which would not have sug-
gested itself TO us-beating into fiat slabs
the Tin cans that he had picked up on his
Journey. These, be said, were FOR the pur-
pose of covering his roof when lie built
house somewhere. "SomewhereP And
where is that?' we asked. "Well, now,
mister" he replied, "you are too much for
me there. suppose we must stop some
where by and by, but the farther we GO,
the less we want TO. like to keep going
this way my wife likes it, and the baby
in there seems TO like it, for she grows like
weed. We are none OF US sick we al
ways have plenty TO eat, and so we don't
see the use of stopping. Ono of these days,
suppose, we shall get to the Pacific, and
then we shall be obliged 10 stop. In the
mean time if We strike good place we
may build house to live in for a spell, but
for the present we are well enough OFF,
Letter from Ne'O York Evening Post.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31

New England politicians find the list of
committees appointed by Speaker Kerr an
interesting study. or the thrty-three
chairmen Of the more important commit
tees, twenty-five are Democrats from the
late slave States, two only are from New
York; two from Pennsylvania, and New
England gets none. All of the power and
in fiuence of the popular branch of. our Ma
tional Government has been transferred to
the South and West; while the Eastern
States are left out in the cold, and the pop
ulous and wealthy Middle States are served
nearly as bad. In the new House OF Rep
resentatives, to have served in The rebel ar
my is evidently thought TO be the highest
qualifi cation for political preferment.