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The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-11-21

THE SMOKER'S
BONBON

Immediately Bn4 offeetually removes the last* and
lane I I ITobieeo from the month and breath, anti rend rre
thous perfectly free aim clan. If One nr two are Laken
at,.., sin4.kimr, every mon:onion eau enjoy the binary
a , th impunity and w aho,:t annoyiim his most fastidmue
friends. It :e p:eaaant. wholesome anti almost testeleem
Prepared from the or.gm al reoiee of an emo...mt
Physician by a patent process, at their Steam Works. by
SCHOOLING k Co.,Wholesale and Export Confectioner*,
BETHNAL GRICEN, LONDON
n PRICE Is. PER ROL POST FREE 14 STAMPS, VO,l
AOfterre the Name a irate alma ea each It,. ge,,Nlll
iOl4 a. Cillillli7. Touccom.T., Gi...... FL."

CHURCH OPINION, IL WEEKLY.

ANi„wspApErt containing Articles from
sit the le oling Pape', and Ntagazines of the day,
on Chinch subjects. 'the osly Paper el its kind.—
Agent S. Field. 92, High-street, Stourbridge.

DESTINY AND NATIVITY.

IF you feel s deiire to elnsqlt II learned
Astrolager, send a st,,mpeti direete.l envelope to
" (43 Moore.'"ritt.a.ta Moona, Kq.. 20, ucorg,etrent.
Suathwark-Sriage-road. Loudon, S.E.

A.T-ONEV.—Any SUM from LIO to 17,000,
01 r.otly to to aavAuceJ upon approvpa FREE-
HOLD SECI.; 1411 Y.—Apply to Mr. W. C. Itylay, Noh-
citor, 99, Higho.treet, St.urbi hdge.

r oNEy to LEND on Debi Security sod ou
ii Perconal Security with Life holt:wee ; and
Other Suuis of SIONKY WANTED.—AppIy to Messrs
Heckfuril and Rodeo. Solicitors, Vicar•atteut, Kidder-
minster.

,glOOO to be LENT on good Freehold
Security, in one or two Alit..

£lOOO to LEND ou Ir.-hold or loos Loa.ebold
Socarity, ii. Sinus to *tut Itorr, wrrs

Apply to Montt.. Barbary tad Youton, Solicitor+, 88,
Higli•stroct, htuarbrilige.

MALSTEIB AND 011 it ES.

stotic of CORKS, Anitable for 3lulting
fr.. . 1,0 at Stnarlaldaa Rail-
- 4 ,• f.—For al•ply, G. J, EVPIIOIII, CORI
r u imtn, Stourbt.od. Luitota Coal,
• , Boa, rt to ..rhy Stutiou.

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141 NI PLOYMENT FOR FiI'ARE.: ..riE.-
1 4 A it.r ate ,snd rinry in in. r{
earne4 pni•l ,itvelope to
K. Ihunti & Co., 337. Stvmd, Lon.lnn.

‘NrANTu: I) MIEN' 1:.74 St.)l,6ridge, Kid-
...ley. tr lirierley Hill.
Craftily (faith. 11111 in 411.0nreptegental town, by the
liititlOPSHlltE and Noßrit WALVIS UNION LIFE
sod SICK AiiSCRANi.,E SOCIE FY. Moi.t Liberal
terms will be irireu.—Apply. enclaiinit two litiiiwps, to
Seeretary,Northierret, Shrewsbuiy.

WANTED a SERVANT GlRL.—Apply
at the Ttirk's Head Inn, Au.Num Bank.

WANTED, Gentlemen of respectability and
pee• .. mug habits to somcn: ORDERS for
Virtue and Co.'s popular sod stamlonl Works in Stour.
bridge and 30 miles round. A handsome remuneration
goon—Apply personally or by letter, to John Stuart,
Art Jou:ltta Office, 1, Broadottreet Corner, Binning.
ham.

WANTED. I Strong, Active GIRL, as
RERVA NT OF ALL-WORK. One from the
Country preferred.—Apply to Airs. LAMord, Reath
Road, Stourbildge

lIITANTED, in Stoneridge, a Good YARD,
V or OA UDEN, weli•frtme.l. wlleiv a Wagg..
cnni 6.• Liken ,n —.Amy to Mr. I).c.ir: Wed, ba-ket
ataker, Lower Migh-stnet.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-11-21

LIBRARY.

Scott. want the original editions of all Sir Walter
Scott's works. I will give, in exchange, the volumia f
Bradshaw, in poftet urdcr, for the last ten years. (so)
Tamar. —I will exchange a copy of the Prore, ti 1
Philuoophy (one quarter cut) for anything except
stsunps, crests, or old music. (Do
Jokes.—l have some tine old crusted jokes, warrontod
to set the table in a war, better than new ; al., SOM,,
first-rate riddles, in an excellent rate of preservation,
supposed to have been composed by the author of
When is a door not a door?" and at about the sumo
date. I will exchange them for dinners at the best
Clubs ; five jokes and two riddles per dinner. (D.B.

t•ARDEN.
I will exchange a couple of flower-pots and a spado
for a first-class hunter over fifteen three. He must lie
safe and sound. (3109)
What will anyone give me' in the way of geranium.,
ferns, and cactuses, for some beautiful old musk, a co!.
lection of postage-stamps (over two hundred, and
some blue), and a variety of crests? (410,710)
I will give some splendid specimens of mustard and
cress, grown on a flannel over a damp saucer (a per-
fect little marvel in horticulture), for a lawn-mowing
machine in perfect order, or anything really worth
having. Crests and old music objected to. (345,1378)

POME,TIe.

I have a very old hat, and boots to match. Will
exchange the same for anything except stamps, old
music, crests, or monograms (100,000)

FOULTRY.

I have a very large, light Brahma cock, which I will
exchange for a Brahnia.lock. (30)

. ,
\Vaned, a red game Bantam. Will give in exchange
a first-rate collection of stamps and crests. (ri)
Ido want a Guinea fowl. I will give in each 'nee
any number Qf aaingraPbB of anybody Living or deod.
There's an offer! (900,700,600 Q

SPOUTS AND PASTIMES

Skating. —Wanted, slides for a magic lantern. The
"Devil and Baker" objected to. Will give an odd
skate—a very odd skate—in exchange.
Dionb-bells.—Will exchange dumb-bells with any.
body, if his are better than mine. (6,007)
Clubs—Will exchange Clubs with any gentleman,
if he will pay my subscription. 4a00)
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-11-21

A LONDON PAROCHIAL CLERGYMAN
ON THE IRISH CHURCH.

The following is an extract from a political mid reltgioos
letter to the parishioners of Bt. Luke's, Berwick-street, by
the Rev. Barry Jones, *car :
A pr. ,minent question of the day is that of the Irish
Church. I sin sorely vexed at being unable to join
with many of my brethren in the ministry, wham 1
honour and respect, in their views upon this matter. I
cannot help feeling that, in the words of a petition
presented to the House of Lords, "to maintain the
present established church in Ireland as the national
church of that country is an injustice which legitimately
offends the majority of the Irish people." I signed
this petition, which prayed the House "to adopt such
measures as may appear best suited to remove this
cause of offence," and therefore do not shrink, though
in a small professional minority, from saying this to
you. I deplore the bitterness of the strife which the
question arouses, especially as shown in the cry of
"No Popery!" and "Church in danger!" I dislike
Popery, but I fear that in some instances-! I will not
say all, or anything like all—but in some instances,
those who raise the 'No Popery" cry are guilty of
that which is the very essence of Popery, i.e., pre-
ferring the maintenance of an ecclesiastical form to
the doing of justice. Popery will never be mitigate I
by intolerance. As to the cry "Church in danger," I
believe that if people insist on raising it, they go the
surest way to make it a reality. As a man may per-
suade himself into an illness, so may a society. No
national church, rooted in historical revelation, and
gravn into the feelings of the great bulk of a nation,
is in danger if it honestly faces the questions of the
day, and in the strength of the spirit of truth is willing
to learn as well as teach.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-11-21

FOR ONE STAMP.

SUFFERER S from Nervous Debility, Painf
Dreams, Mental and Physical De pression, Palpita-
tion of the Heart, Noises in the Head and Ears, hided.
Mon, Impaired Sight and Memory, Indigestion, Prostra•
lion. Lassitude. Depression of Spirits. Loss of Energy
and Appetite, Pains in the Back and limbs, Timidity,
Self-distrust, Di7Zirlegq. Toro of Solitude, Groundless
Fears. ke., CAN CIALI: TiI;.3I.iKEVI..S. I ‘etsils free for Otte
Stump.

SECRETARY BoTANIC I N 3TITUTE,
Deansgate, Manchester.

DEAFNESS.

'LUST Pnblisbed, free by post for 6 stamps, a
P 1 Treatise on Deafness and Diseases of the Ear, with
Cases. Br. HOPTON, of No. 10. Bryanston-street,
Portman.square, Loudon, W., shewing how sufferers can
be successfully treated at their own homes at a moderate
cost. Persons hitherto deemed incurable are especially
invitr dto adopt this simple but efficacious method of
treatment, by which hundreds of persons have been cured
and relieved; and Dr. HOPTON pledges himself to do
his utmost in al, viutiug the suffering of those persons
who may place themselves under his care and treatment
which con be applied to persons of any period of life
with perfect safety. Nothing is required but the com-
munication of ihe facts of the ease. Advice Gratis, by
letter. Consultation Free. Hours-11 to 4 every day,
Sundays excepted. Address—G. 0. HOPTON, M.D.,
M.R.C.S., L.M.,.

Consulting PAysician to the llospital for Diseases of the
Ear.

10, Bryandon-street, Portmas-sqoare,London, W.

GENUINE

CIGARS at

T. HOMER'S,

FIVE WAYS, CRADLEY HEAT!.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-11-21

• t itS' AIZMS
HUM FaItELT. STUUNIRRIDGF.

II ROWCLIFFE begs to retum
1. thank+ to the luh•bitants of Stoarbridge aud
divtrict. 1r the Istieral Rapport he received sit the
Waggon nd Horses, and to inform them that he has
taken to the Above wa:-knowts Inn, and hopes by atrlet
attention to bovines., to met it a col, tiunance of theit
favour.

SPIRIT;, & ALF 9 OF THE' BF.T QUALITY

AN ORDINARY AT ONE O'CLOCK,
on o,eintyl'ourt !It.

PUIII.14! NOTICE.

110.%11'!:.

:Jdv Itt.

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NOTICE OF REMOVAL.

) begs t., hi. Patrons that
• he him REMor ft to the rritF INN. HIGH.
CE F. SIOURBIt!NIE (forrnerlv kept by Mrs.
Crtelgititter), where gi he gird to zee any of hie
friend,

WINES, SPIRITS, ALES, AND CIGARS
Of the Bt Quality.
N.B.—A SPLENDID POCKET Ii•GATELLE BOARD

FOR A FINE GLASS OF ALE,

DUBLIN STOUT,
AND THE BEST OF SPIRITS.
Can at
THE OLD CRISPIN INN,
Chrrch.street, Stotstbriglge.

BEDS AND GOOD STABLING.

AN ORDINARY ON COVET DAYS.
F. TIMMINS, Proprietor.

VOR Cheap PRINTING, BOOKBINDING
I. sod .PICTURE FRAMING, go to
. Tf(VFII

F'lrP.' Wei

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P
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JAMES BOSTON HEYS, Professor
of !Susie, lit.:11 street. Cratt Ilottb.
kiwis of Musical lu6trutuente tuned and

repeired.
New Steele et 11.11. price.
PIASoFOItiES VOL: SALE Oh HIRE•
SAMUEL SALT & SON.
HAGLF.Y.STREET, lIALESOWER,
AGENTS FOR THE "OBSERVER'
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-11-21

lI,GCI3I:2ITDEIOES OF YOUTH.

ertain old sores and swellings can be eflectually cured by the joint agency
of Holloway's Ointment and I'ills, if used acccurding to the printed directions.

The Ointment and Pills should be used conjointly in most of the following cases :
Asthma Eruptions Piles Sore Reads
Bad Legs Glauds, Enlargement uf Rheumatism Tic Doloureux
Bad Breasts Gout Scrofula Wheezing, with difficulty of
Bronchitis Lumbago Sure Throats Breathing

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Relish for the million! For roast or cold Meat, Hashes,
Steaks, Stews, Cutlets, Fish, Chops, Curries, Game,
Poultry, Soup, Salad, Cheese, Seasoning, and all made-
dishes. This Sauce is universally esteemed for its pecu-
liar delicious rich flavour, and is relishing in the highest
degree, with every kind of dish. Manufactured only by
Henry Loverock, Chemist, Coventry-street. Stourbridge,
and sold Wholesale and Retail, in bottles, 6d. Is, and 2s
a ch.—Agents wanted.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-11-21

NOTICE.

INNKEEPERS', GROCERS', AND OTHER
BUSINESSES,

ARE SPEEDILY & EFFECTIVELY TRANSFERRER

BY S. IN SUL L ,
AUCTIONEER AND VALUER,
BRIERLEY HILL.

No Charge made unless a Sale is effected.

No Chary to Paeckagers.

HOMCF:OPATHIC
MEDICINES AND HANDBOOK.

Greatly enlarged, 30.1 pages, bound. li., or by post on
receipt of 11 postage stamps.

THE HOMCEOPATHIC FAMILY
INSTRUCTOR (on Epitome of,) by RICHARD
Errs, Member of the lb :pa College of Surgeons of
England. Upwards of a hundred diseases are fully des-
cribed in this work, and their various phases prescribed
for, with the proper doses for both adults and children.
London : Published by James Epps and Co., Homo°.
pathic Chemists (the first established in England), 11,
Great Russell street; 170, Picadilly, and 48, Thread-
needle-street. To be had of all Booksellers.
Csunole.—The medicines supplied by agents are se-
cured by a band over the cork, and which band best F the
signature, "James Epps and Co.. lionierepathic CIA:m-
ists, London," without which none are genuine.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-11-21

THE BRITISH COINAGE.

The weight of gold is expressed in this country in
ounces troy and decimal parts of an ounce, and the
metal is always taken to be of standard fineness (11
gold and 1 alloy) unless otherwise described. The
degree of fineness of gold, as ascertained by assay, is
expressed decimally, fine pure gold being taken as
unity, or 1000. Thus gold of Britah standard is said
to be 09166 fine, of French standard 0900 fine.
Another method of expressing fineness is still in pretty
general use, founded on an ideal pound, "the carat
pound," which is divided into 24 carts, called carats.
When the gold is entirely fine it is said to be gold of
24 carats. British standard gold contains two carats of
alloy, and is said, therefore, to be gold of 2'2 carats.
, Jewellery gold may be of 22, 18, 15, 12, or 9 carats
fine. The legal weight of the sovereign is 02568 ounce
of standard gold, or 123274 grains. The weight came
from one pound of standard gold, 5,760 grains being
coined into 441 guineas. Sovereigns are legal tender
to any amount provided that the weight of each does
not fall below 12'25 grains, or its the case of a half-sove-
reign 01.125 grains; these are the "lest currmt"
weights of the coins. One pound troy of standard
silver is coined into G 6 shillings, of which the metal is
worth from Ws. to 628., according to the market price
of silver. The standard fineness a silver is 0925, three
alloy in 40. 'The finenesi of the French standard
silver is 0 900 in the five-franc piece, but an inferior
alloy of 0835 is used for the lower denominations. The
single franc piece, coma osed of the latter alloy, is still
made to weigh five grains, the weight originally chosen
for the franc as the unit of the monetary scale when
the fineness of the coin was 0900. It has now become
a token, like the British shilling, of which the nominal
value exceeds the metalic value. The material of
I our copper coinage is n.ov a bronze mixture composed
in 100 parts by weight of 95 copper, four tin, and one
zinc, the same as in the copper coinage of France.
The penny is coined at the rate of 48 pence in one
pound avoirdupois, of 7,000 grains, or 45359 grains ;
the halfpenny at 80 in the pound avoirdupois, and the
farthing at 160. British silver coins are a legal tender
in payments to the amount of 40s. only ; copper pence
to the amount of is.; half-pence and farthings to the
amount of Gd.