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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-06

This Is as sheer trickery as the nomination
Of Mr.. Adams.
Thus the alleged reduction falls from
more than SSs,OOO,OOO to something more
than S21, 900, 900, when the honest deduc-
tons have been made. This sum, which
is more than the total receipts OF the Treas
ury in the last year OF JefTerson's admins
tration, would be a very welcome saving.
But two observations are TO be made upon
1t. The first is that we cannot tell whether
there has been any real saving until we sec
the deficiency bills; and the second, that If
there be real saving, II does not show the
economical spirit OF the Democratic party,
for the same house which re-appropriated
balances and called II retrenohment passed
bill to equalze bountios-as confessed a
swindle as the old Yazoo speculation Of John
Randolph's time, and which, at the lowest
computation, would drain the Treasury of
all that Democratic retrenchment can claim
10 have saved. The friends Of the bill do
not pretend that 1t would take less than
$40, 900, 600, while other estimates carry the
sum up 10 100000 900. The Republican
Senate did not pass the bill.
This is the simple story of the reduction
of the appropriation bills as evidence oil
the economical spirit and purpose of the
Democratic party.-Hdrper's Weekly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-06
. Waatea ON the Farm.

The greatest of wastes on the farm is in
the not using our brains; the greatest, be-
cause at the bottom of all the other wastes.
A little thinking often saves much labor.
After accomplishing almost any piece OF
work, the most of us can look back, and
see how we could have improved on 1t, II
we had but thought. AS we review our
crops of this year, we see how they could
have been easily increased, had we only
thought. The ditch we dug through our
meadows was not done in the most eco
nomical way. We dug too deeply at 1rst,
and did not allow for the settling of the
land. Hence waste in labor. We omit
ted buying an implement that would have
saved nearly its cost in this one years use,
until we bad spent much In trying 10 ac-
complish our work without It. Here was
another waste. We carry water pipe too
near the surface, to save the expense of
digging trench OF a safe depth, and the
winter frost necessitates a replacement OF
the pipe, and an additional digging. Ger
tainly, a waste here. We allowed the
weeds 10 grow on one piece OF land, not
thinking to hat proportions they would
grow by the time the crops were too far ad-
vanced to admit the hoe. A waste here
which might have been obviated. And so
on, wastes, little and big everywhere, all
arising from our not thinking sufficiently
waste, because not necessary and easily
OBJ viated. We omit the ordinary wastes
from neglect, from laziness, from want of
appreciation of cleanliness and thorough
ness, the wastes from our stock, from our
manure heap, from our household. Verify,
little thought will save to tho farmer
much, and the saving, through this means,
oven on a small farm, will represent the
interest on a considerable capital. The
wastes arising from ignorance can very
readily bs diminished, and are in large
part inexcusable; those arising from care
lessness, are not deserving of sympathy.
TIE farmer, as well as the business man,
must use business principles, to secure the
largest success, and the one should be as
careful of the outgoes as the other.-Scten-
tifc Farmer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-06
Scarcity OF Money.

There is no doubt but the present situa-
ton of all kinds OF business and industry
is fearfully depressed, and it behooves ev-
cry family to look carefully to their expen-
ses. Winter is coming ON, when children
are liable TO Group, whooping cough, etc.
Coughs and colds will prevail everywhere,
and Consumption, with other throat aud
lung disease, will carry OIL many. These
diseases should not be neglected. Doctor
bills are expensive, and we would advise
our people TO use BosCHEE's GERMAN SYR-
UP. 1t never has failed. One bottle at rs
cents will keep your whole family we'll
during the winter. Two doses will relieve
any case. Sold in all towns in the United
States, and by your druggist. ii. @. Will
lard, agent for BratllebOrO.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-06
CATARRH.
A Man Cured of Catarrh of Forty
Years Standing!
BAD THAT IT IMPAIRED HIS EYEsIGHT,
MADE HIM ALMOST DEAF.
DrOppings in Throat, straBgIIng, Buzz
ing i'm Head, and Fetid Breath.

The CONSTITUTIONAL CATARRH REMEDY Is the first
article placed before the public that proposed to
Catarrh by building up he Constitution. II struck
the root Of the whole difficulty and thousands upon
etors setting forth the marvellous cures and what ia
remarkable curing not only the Catarrh but all other
ailments at the same time. This is what 1t always
does. The following statement is only Q sample Of
people to whom you can write, and not TO bogus
Caarrh and its attendant evils, cold in head, hacking
cough, incipent consumption, headache, pains IN
back and oins, dizziness anguidness loss Of appetite
and general weakness, all leave together when the
Constitutional Catarrh Remedy is taken as recon-
mended.
LOWELL, MASS, Feb. 70, 1874.
MEssRs. LITILEFIELD Co.: have been entirely
cured Of Catarrh by the of the Constitutional Ca
tarrh Remedy. have had II for forty years, and
severely that my eyesight was impaired by 1t.
almost dead, my head was ARRAYS stopped up. l
could not breathe freely, often at night could not
eeep being kept awake by 4 dropping in my throat,
sometimes go badly as to almost strange me. The
always foul had too, continual buzzng in my
head, and headache almost all the time During forty
years have tried almost every medicine for Catarrh
in the market, but without receiving any permanent
After using two bottles was very mneh relieved, and
used IN all six bottles, and am now COMPLETELY
cured. My oyesicht IL good, can hear as well
er could, have disagreeable discharges from my
ly freely and sleep every night soundy. Ny general
health is better than 1t has been for fourteen years,
and all owing to the constitutional Catarrh Remedy
(Signed) EDWIN GOODWIN,
DIVER ST., Lowell, Mass.
Price 81 per bottle. Pamphlet OF 80 pages giving
q Treatise on Catarrh, and containing innumerzble
cases of cures sent FREE by addressing the Propre
tors,
LITTLEFIELD & CO. Manchester, NH.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-06

DESERTED FARMs.-There has been con-
siderable said of late about the deserted
farms In parts of Western Massachusetts,
the hill farms of Northern New Hamp-
shire, and some other sections. We under
stand that the New Hampshire State Board
of Agrlculture are trying TO devise some
plan to reclaim the 1000 or more deserted
farms in that Stale. One project is TO ap-
point commissioners, with power TO arbi-
trate between the owner and the settler. A
fair price should be put upon the property,
and bond for deed given, allowing the
would-be purchaser term, say two or
three years, to improve the land and re-
pair the buildings, with no expense but
taxes, and at tie specified term, the pur-
chaser to buy the property at the price pre-
viously agreed upon, payment to be made
in easy instalments, with moderate inter-
est. We shall look after the progress OF
this scheme with hope that much good to
the agricultural community will grow
from tn. L. Farmer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-06
Interesting 90 the Ladies'.

The latest bonnets have close cllnglng
fronts.
Green and red is the combination suit
in Paris.
Very little lace will be used on bonueis
this winter.
The new cardinal red parasols have APP
peared in New York.
Two colors in odd contrasts, will he
worn in dresses this season, such as dark
blue AMI cardinal or DARK green and carGi-
nal.
Very pale blue silk bordering on green
produces a singular effect, 50 softly deli
cate, one can scarcely find words TO describe
the quietly elegant appearance of this new
idea in millinery.
Red lace is imported. The fancy garu-
iture is said to be fashionable in France.
1t is doubtful if ii becomes a favorite toilet
appendage with American ladies, since the
expression is deemed rather fast"
--Borax water, or ammonia much dilut-
cd, will cleanse an old alpaca beautifully.
An old black silk may be refreshed in the
same way. Use sponge to dampen with.
"A woman In Pittsburg, Pa, has shot at
her husband three different times by mis-.
take, and be not only comes home as late
at night as ever, but he has bought her u
better pistol. There must be something
| good in such a man.
"A Brooklyn horse car conductor (the
Argus relates) took his wife TO one of the
fashionable churches, last Sunday, and hOr
countenauce presented ruinous study up
on hearing him ring his bell punch when
the contribution box was passed.
There were 81 entries at The Will coun-
ty, ILL.,, baby show, and 80 women are now
engaged in denouucing tho committee III
the strongest terms.
Miss Bella ST. Clair, yonng lady aged
%. has completed the ieat Of walking lOOt
miles In $50 hours, at the North Woolwicl
Gardens (Eng.) She had two Gays to spare
A would-be swell, wishing for an ex
cuse 10 speak TO beautiful woman on thu
street with whom he was unacquainted
drew his nice while cambria haudkefchie
from his pocket as he approached her, ant
enquired if she hadn't dropped it. Sh'
glanced at the handkerchief, nodded assent
thanked him and marched on, leaving TIT
exquisite 10 be laughed at by his compan
ions.
Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher in the Chris
tian Union says that for cleaning jewelrl
there is nothing better than ammonia AM
water. If very dull or dirty, rub IT'LL
soap on soft brush and brush them
rinse IN cold water, dry first in an old sill
handkerchief and then rub with buck o
chamois skin. For cleansing the hair,
few drops in the water with which the hal
is 10 be washed leaves IL bright and clean
Rinse with clear wafer after, as ammoni
has tendency to dry the hair.
MI. Ruskin, in a recent number Q
Fors Clavigera, gives his young lady read
ers some sensible advice respecting dres:
Among other suggestions he says: "You
walking dress must never touch the grount
at all. have lost much Of the faith l one
had in the common-seLs and even in th
personal delicacy Of the present race Of av
erage Englishwomen by seeing how the
will allow their dresses to sweep the streets
as it is the fashion 10 be scavenGers."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-06
CGltaur
LilinGltS.

The lame can be healed and the wounded made
whole. We now know Just what the Centaur Linz
ments will do. They will not mend broken bones or
cure Cancer but they will extract soreness alay pain,
cure Rheumatism and larger range Of bone and mus
Gle ailments than any article before discovered
Scientific skill cannot 60 beyond the effects Of these
remarkable preparations Chronic Eahcuma-
tisni Of many years standing, Neuralgia, Weak
Back, Fever Sores, weeping sineWs, sciatiea,
Caked Breasts, Distorted Joints and sprained Limbs
Of the worst kind axe cured by the White Centsur
Liniment.
1t will destroy the pain and heal without a
scar all ordinary Burns and scalds. It will extract
the poison Of Bites and Stngs, and the frost from
frozen limbs. It Is very efheacioss for Earache,
Toothache, Itch and CutaneOus EruptiOns.
Mr. Josiah westake, Of Marysvile, o., writes:
For years my Rheumatism has been no bad that
have been unable to stir from the house. The frst
three bottles Of Centaur Eminent enabled me to walk
without my crutches. am mending rapidly. think
your Liniment simply marvel"
c. II. Bennett, Druggist, Rock Prairie, NO. says:
"centaur Linimept sells better and gives the bost
satisfaction Of anything in the market"
What the Centaur Liniment has done for others il
will do for YOU II is handy, II is reliable and 1t is
cheap.
The Yellow Centaur LinInlent Ia worth
its weight in gold to owners Of horses and mules.
| This Liniment has cured more sprained sweenicd
ring-honed aud CALLED Horses in three years than
have all the Farricrs in the country in age Its
| effects simply wonderful
We have thousands upon thousands Of certificates
strong the following:
''Sfy horse was lame for year with fetlocL
wrench. All remedies utterly failed to cure and
! considered him worthless until commenced TO use
Centaur Linmeut, which rapidly cured him. heart
| lily rtcommendi 1t. REV. GEO. W. FERRIS,
| Manorvle, Schoharie Co., n. "
/ ca h.,., 4,
my family, aud hnd Il to be Of great value. Please
send me two dollars worth, one for the mules anC
| horses RILEY SICKLES.
Falls Station, Wyoming Co., Pa"
It makes very little difference what the is
whether it be wrench, sprain, Poll-Eyil, Ringbone
Scratches Lamenoss Of any kind, the effects are thu
same. Liverymen, stage propretors, farmers, &c.
should never be without the Yellow Centaur Lini
ment. 1t is sold everywhere, and warranted in it
| Effects.
Laboratory Of J. b. ROSE h CO.,
46Dey St., New York.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-06
CaStOria.

1t is mistake to suppose that Csstoria is not adapt
ed to grown persons as well as Children. They only
need to increase the quantity. But children have 80
many complaints Tor which Castoria is EdApted-nke
Wind Collie, Sour Stomach, Worms letter,
TeethIng and Group, that 1t is especially recon-
mended for them
Its effects more certain than Castor Oil. 1t
contains no alcohol and is Us pleasant to take as
honey. II never gripcs. BY regulating the stomach
and bowels the castoria COOls she blood, eIpelf
and prevents feyerishnoss, quiets the nerves
and produces health-then Of course children can
sleep in quiet and mothers can rest.
Castoria is recOmmc ndc II by all physicians and
nurses who have tried 1t, and it I, having rapidly
increasing sale 1t is prepared with great after
the recipe Of DR.. Samuel Pitcher q Mass, at the
Laboratory Of J. u, Rose Co., &c Dey Street, New
York.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-06
Cutting Celery.

Mr.. James Wick thus treats the question
of celery culture: "Celery likes a cool,
moist situation, and If trifle shaded, all
the better. If it is planted in an open sit
uation exposed to the SIM, ii sometimes
burns, and this causes rust. This, howev-
or, is not the most frequent cause. Celery
should neither be hoed ncr earthed up
when moistsned with dew or rain, nor
when the ground is moist. 1t should be
done when air and soil and plant are dry,
otherwise rust is sure to be the result. II
the soil is permitted between the leaf
stalks or in the heart of the plant at earth
ing up, rust or rot, or both, is the compen-
sation. This is one reason why we dislike
celery of branching habit, the work of
earthing up we'll is so difficult. A dwarf
ish plant Of straight, compact growth is al
los ether the safest and best. While on the
subject, we will say, never let celery be-
come so dry as TO wilt, either while grow
ing, or when taken up for consumption or
storage. 1t will never recover from such
treatment, but always remain tough and
hollow. Keep celery growing rapidly, and
when taken up for pitting, do not allow ii
10 show the least sign of willing, nor keep
it exposed TO the light for long time. II
you wish to know what really good celery
is, have few dozen plants under special
care. Give them good soaking of ma
nure water every two or three days. Dc
not earth up until the plants are at Least
eighteen inches in height. Then bank uT
the shortest leaf, where it is attached to the
leafstalk. After the heart has grown TO the
height of the outside leaves, bank up again
so that you have about two feet of the plan
earthed up. In few weeks after the las
banking the celery will be fit for use."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-06

A little domestic episode in an elephant
family enlivened Virginia City, New, the
other day. A baby elephant connected
with circus strayed away, and, after ex-
ploring the town, walked into a Chinese
gambling house, aud began nosing around
for opium, TO the CONSERVATION Of The &C.
lestials. As soon as the mother elephant
noticed the absence of her child, she broke
loose, and, knowing the dissipated habits
of the infant, made straight for the gam
bling den. As the aperture was too small
for her entrance, she began TO enlarge it, TO
the jeapordy of the edihce. The China
men, seeing the cause of the trouble, sue
ceeded in forcing the baby within reach oil
its parents trunk, and he was jerked ont
without ceremony. The ways Of sin, how
ever, had stronger attractions for the young
opium devotee than the vinuous walls OF
the circus tent; but the old one was equal
to the emergency, and, coiling her trunk
around his middle, lifted him clear from
the ground and marched with him back 10
tie tent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-06
ReaI Estate.
DARN FOR SALE.

IL
offer for sale my farm, situate in Wilmington, W.,
about one and half miles from the village, and well
known a the Silas Cushman place. The farm con-
tans 200 OF land about so Of which is Deereld
River meadow aud very produciiye the remainder is
upland and easily carried The buildings are all in
good repair and OF sufficient size for the FARM and
very convenient, with unfAlng running water at
both house and barn. There are annually cut upon
the farm about 60 tons Of rs-qualty hay. The pas
lures produce feed for stock TO consume the hay The
sugar lot produces from about 1900 trees from 5000 to
1000 lbs. maple sugar, and there is good chance to
tap 1000 trees. Terms liberal and will be made known
on application to the subscriber on the premises.
ALBERT l.. WHEELER.
Wilmington, MAY a. 1875. tf2O
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-06

Pennsylvania is famous among other
things for apple butter, or "strong apple
sauce" as it is called in New England, and
a Pennsylvania farmers wife tells the Ger
mantown Telegraph how she makes 1t, as
follows: Take thirty gallons OF sweet ci-
der, that just from the press is to be pre-
ferred boil 1t down to one-thlrd the guam
tity, then add together about two bushels
of pared, quartered and cored sweet apples,
about one-third at time, judging as to the
quantity of apples; then stir the whole
mass constantly with long handled wood
ell stirrer, reaching down 10 the bottom |;
this slirrer must be from four to five inches
broad at the bottom, rounded little to fit
the bottom of the kettle, and have half a
dozen or more half-inch holes bored
through 1t. The mass must be kept boil
ing and stirred until the whole is reduced
to say one-half the original quantity of ci-
der, assumes dark color and is perfectly
smooth and palatable. For this purpose
samples should from time to time be taken
out aud tasted. When done it should be
put in jars, we'll tied over with paper, and
placed in a cool place. Otherwise 1t may
"work" and lose great deal of its value.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-06

l offer for sale my Farm, situated about one mile
south Of Dummerston Centre. Said farm contains
about 40 in good state Of cultivation, with
large orchard Of young grated fruit in bearing
dition. The pastures Of the best in town. The
buildings in good repair, including large tobacco
barn 5OI37 feet capable Of drying three Of to-
bacco said barn constructed to make FIRST class
stock barn II not wanted for tobacco. On said farm
arc conveniences for raising trout with some nice
ponds already stocked. Said farm is only 1--WE miles
from the village of BrattlebOro, good road that
never drifts in winter. Persons wishing to buy farm
will do well to call and examine said premises
will sell at bargain. Enquire Of the subscriber on
the premises. MARTIN W. GATES.
Dummerston, VT, Oct. -, 1878. tfI2
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A MEXICAN & FOREIGN PATENTs

IA n. H EDDY Solicitor OF Patents for In ven :
tiOns Trade Marks, Designs, No. &c State Street
opposite kiby Street, Boston.
After extensive practice Of upwards OF so years
continues patents in the United States also
in Great Britain France and other foreign countries
Caveats Specifications, Assignments all
patents executed reasonable terms with dispatch.
Researches made to determine the validity and utility
of patents of Inventions and legal and other adyice
rendered in all matters touching the same Copies OF
the claims Of any patent furnished by remittng one
dollar. Assignments recorded in Washington.
No Agency in tAe URitsd Statss P0SSssSeS Superior
facilities for obtaining PatsAts asesTtaaing "a
patsntdbiiity oJiHUsntioRs.
Allnecessity OF journey to Washington toproeure
a Patent, and the usual great delay there are here
sayedi INVENTORS. -
TESTIMONIALS.
'Iregard Mr.. Eddy as one Of the most capable an d
practitioners with whom have had ofhca
ntercourse.-CHARLEs MASON, Commissioner OF
Patents"
''IhAve esitation in assuring thatthey
thy and more capable OF putting their applicationsin
form to for them early and favorable
sideration at the Patent onnee.-EDMUHDBU BURKE
late Commissioner Of Patents"
''Mr. r. II. EDDY has made for me overTHIRTYap-
plicatonsfor Patents haying almost
everycase. Such unmstakable proof of great tAlent
and ability his part, leads me to recommend ALL
inventors to applyto him to procure patents
they may be sure Of having the
bestowed on their cases, and at very reasonable
,harges.-JoHN TAGGART.'
Boston Jan. ,I976.-1y1
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ESHUELOT RAILROAD.

T5ssssssSssz77 LII O'DGY, october II, 1875,
asi;ss - - Passenger trains will leave
3A--A--A-K eene at 80 a. m. and ? :OO
p. M and saturdays only $3.50 p. m, connecting a;
South Vernon with Connecticut River Railroad trains
for Springfield, Hartford New Haven, and New York,
and with Vermont and Mass. Railroad for BrattlebOro
RETURNING-Leave South Vernon at 1905 a. M,
l:35 p. and Saturdays only 1893 p M or on ar
rival Of Connecticut River r. r. trains, for Keene,
Bellows Falls, Fitchburg, Boston, &c.
~ Passengers from Brattleboro for stations on
Ashuelot Railroad leave Brattleboro at as and
$40 m. II. STEWART, supt.
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Letter from Rev. Sylvanus Cobb, of Bos
ton, editor of the "ChTstian Freeman"

Boston, December "a, 1850.
Dear Sir-It may be some satisfaction to
you to be informed of the result of the trial
of the PERUVIAN SYRUP" in my family.
My daughter was brought low by typhoid
fever last spring, and after the fever left
her she continued very weak, and the
simplest food distressed her. For months
she remained in the same debilitated con.
dition but from the LIST Of September last,
when she commenced taking the Syrup,
the digestive functions improved, and she
steadily gained strength and vIvacity; and
now, having taken TWO bottles, she Is re-
stored to good state of health indeed,
she appears more really healthy than she
has for several years past. am of opin-
ion that the "PrOtoxide of Iron" contain
ed in the Peruvian Syrup, was adapted to
her case, and effected what no other known
medicine could have effected.
Yours truly, S. COBB.