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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-09-19
10 THOSE WITHOUT CHILDREN
4 Z n % "a h IL WV ELIXIR CDRnI A

= OTIIIIUHEN.
A Proc NEATIVE ELIXIR CORDIAL
THE ras'e iceyery in medical science ia that sf NJ NJ
DcsDupS. Pans. He entirely exploded the gene
rally the of curabe steIity or
baenneis, tescpt indeed Of malormaon whIc re
extremely ls The nvasble and universal success ii M,
Es N9aai, q every instance of producing that
he1n which results the wife becoming blessed mother
who To- pned ia chdless ioaenss has fully
the act ihei what usually termed durable by
the Of e Provocative Elixir Cordial IL infalIiabe in
senafe weakness duoI abus debility ncontinence the
VARIOUS tran oil complaints from excess Illness
prudence It's aud inyarabe is RECOMMENDED
ton The fame Of this wonderful Elixir Cordial is we'll esta.
bsned sale Of than fifty thousand bottles and
S = sqeisa evidence Of is excellence and the
Price SO a bottle $3.50 " - ''
FOR the of OF
keaeAb composing the Elixir Cordial ckaset
Tor Transmission by mail full direction preparing
tree u package 50, making three bottles.
AZ itttsfs must be postpaid, and directed In
Dr. r. MELVEAU, box "a, ~. York city,
- t,,u. ~ Office 100 Liberty Ut
D-Laults calling Tor the Elixir" will he waited on by
Ietf ~ Rttrh"Mle'' "a
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PAIRS LIFE PILLS.

PARIS LIFE PILLS
THIS POPULAR MEDICINE is in such demand,
\ that long notices of its efficacy unnecessarily
Thousands Of Testimonials Of perfect of Dys-
EMERY Scrqfua and Nervous Complaints be the
THOS. ROBERTS & Co,
No. III Fulton street
This Medicine mp Spanish Portuguese, French
and Italian Wrappers with Books Of Directions and Tes
monials the languages for expectation au3 m*m
IMPORTANT TO THE LADIES.
E subscribers take pleasure in offering the Ladies their
1 PATENT ELASTIC ARTEMlAN BRACE. This is n
invention which has been long needed and eventual
an INDISPENSABLE article Of the Female wardrobe combines
n It's manner Of construction all the graceful proportions Of the
Corset without Of its injurious tendencies while the Cor
heaa action Of the lung: thereby diseases the
chest gives free and healthy the Lungs and grace
al and pleasing outline the figure possessing
correcting of keeping the person and the shoulders
symmetrical Parents and Guardians paricu ay requested
o examine this article will be found inspection fulfil
all the purposes for which it recommended and Of immense
benefit 70 children Of either and 70 all persons who have
der the immediate inspection Of Mr. Paes who has been
gagged Tor the last eighteen the manulac of different
articles fer similar purpose, and offers the Arteman
Brace superior article that has heretofore fallen
his observation. Ladies Department No. Park Place. first
door from Broadway where lady, perfectly acquainted with
the structure and fitting Of the article will be attendance
Wholesale Department at the old establishment of
PARSELLS AGATE,
50 lm*ec 2T Broadway, corner of Park Place.
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iILLhEH & SMITHS ENGLISH EXPRESSES
WlLLAiER SMITH who have for a series of years run
posae Expresses @ aad from London with important uel
gsnce, frequently performing the journey 2O miles,
elh HOU rs, ohr the American Public Government
her services ioT ie safe and rapid important
Documents dispatches specie bonds bills deeds &C.. which
VIII On ali OCCASIONS be faithful delivered by own
Nae aud hours generally advance the Ing.
lish mails 70 London. Mir. EDWARD WILMER, who Is
now N America prepared afford information upon this
sabiect and security for the due OF all such
bas be entrusted ha Liverpool establishment
ct
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d. M. PEYSER q co.

No. 60 John street and 800 Broadway.
GAVE received by arrivals and keep constantly
II hand large tasteful selected Of French and
German articles for Embroidery and Fancy Goods which they
Berlin Zephyr Worsed, German Wontsd Canvas. Floss
silk Chenille variety Of other articles for Embroidery
Beads Purse Oaamen Bracelet JET Combs and Bracelets
Gilt and svsred Hair Pins, Combs. Fringes Baids Cord
Tassels, Necklaces, Slices, kc. - :, -,
md Chenille 90,
Embroidered Suspcnlers and Syspender Trmmngs Silk
Worsted and Cotton fnuaes and Gimp all coors and
sities. -. -,
iv I'M &c
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MADISON HOUSE, SOUTH BROOKLYN, L. l.
bIruATE No. n ATLANTIC Sr., OPPOSITE Lose BLAND
RAILROAD DEPor.
SHE subscriber would RESPECTFULLY call the attention OF
passengers going East by the Long Island Railroad that he
serves for their accommodation Breakfast previous 70 the
departure Of Those who honor him with call shall
receive the best neutrality-suspicious. sitting and dressing rooms
for Ladies' Private second door IN Fura r. north
Of Atlantic ST. q. REMSEN,
ala Inn. Proprietor.
CAST OFF CLOTHING
n ENTLEAiEN OR FAMILIES DESTROYS of converting into
" cash superuou of Clothing will obtain
the Subscrber the HIGHEST CASH PRICES.
Families Gentlemen quitting the city changing
sdence having effects Of the kind dispose will find il
much their advantage send for the Subscriber who will
attend them at their res,d.nce by appointment
II. LEVITT, Office No. Wall street.
and at 470 Hudson st
Clothing cleaned and repaired
c~A line through the Post Office. or otherwise will receive
prompt attention. aust lrnsTc
GENTLEMEN'S LEFT OFF WARDRO ORE
THE HIGHEST PRICES be obtained by Gentlemen
Or Families who desirous Of converting their e OF
wearing apparel into cash. - -
Families Gentlemen quitting the city or changing resi-
dence having any snperuous fec dispose OF viii nd il
mue 70 eh aasantaee 10 sen Tor the Subscriber who will
attend at thear residence by appointment. - -
j. LEVINSTYN,
466 Broadway, up stairs
line through the Post Office, Otherwise will receive
p1on'lt attehuch 81 lmsec
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bUOIS AMI SHUEo.
COUNTRY MERCHANTS and others are invited IN cali
~ and examine stock above articles in part rs fol-
lows, -
Mems Mems Thick Boots, Mems Kip Brogans,
v !" Galf and KIP do. !" =" sowed Broeans.
".n 6ne ca a .,;,s 20 90 DO, Boys and you.hs
Together with great variety OF and Children.
lower than ever for cash city BY or oz
GALE Il co, 260 Pearl street
anzo merc " Hotel Bndirgs. late Hollis House.
ONE SHILLING PER LESSON,
-v.,,x,..ATN No. Cry HALL PLACE.
Italian LANGUAGES Book -keeping, Navigation, Algebra
eomatry Irgon0metry Surveying Writing Arithmetic
Circulas and references may be had Of j. D. MoRRIs
N. b. Evening Glasses 81 imsec
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SODA BISCUIT AND SUGAR CRAC
l.ASH'S CARRAGEEN PASTE,
NJ 2NUFACTURED and sold by John Nash, Jersey City
sn' sod aiso Wholesale aud retail. the following Depou

l.ASH'S CARRAGEEN PASTE,
M 2NUFACTURED and sold by John Nash Jersey City,
= and sold Also wholesale aud retail the following Depos
Kushton and Company, Broadway
Ahlhaus Pharmacy Broadway.
a. b. Sands 273 Broadway.
Henry J. Chapman, Fulton
Aao retail, OF all the principal Drug city.
The medicinal qualities oi this elegant fashionable
ration have been long known tine public.
successfully prescribed the Of irish Moss light and
highly nutritious article Of diet for nvalids particularly for
those suffering from Pulmonary Consumption Hitherto,
substance has been only used incidentally very
nnrior winch the article prepared
~ VIII not only be used by the sick, luxury ALL
m consequence Of its highly demucent properties power
speakers earnestly requested. To members of the Pulpit and
Ear II w be invaluable and TO their patronage respectfully
oeic tted, by their oheGelt servant JOHN NASH.
au2i lm<tc
LO 10 NJ OTIV 4 RINTlNG ENGINE,
ll5 John street, near ssearl.
CIRCULARS, Bill Heads, Bills of Lading Shipping and
other hecepts Hand and Posting Bills, Labels &c., &c.,
printed 10 order a,lhe lowest cash prices.
: MACHINERY FOR CARD PRINTING.
Having Of the handsomest pieces Of machinery
invented for Printing Cards. furnish them any
size orquay, the notice. remarkably
prices.
FOLGER L. SUTTON Primers.
- NB-No runners engaged solicit orders, printing.
IIefse call at the caiee a!e ln m
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WILMER SMITH take this opportunity OF stating 10
Mch3ts Brokefs importers and Others resident every part
oil tie nicn tha their Liverpool house peculiarly adapted
or the instant and express despatch q packages parcels specie
ha other cities % IN. United States aud Canada and that
department Of their business PERso
raL hTTENTION OF TIE PRINCIPALS, all occasions.
@LLMEH y SMITH have made arrangements with Messrs
hDAlS CO., by which all Goods passing through their
Arp2oi os for America by the Steamships and other
t %i have the immediate and puncua OF their
ssa Aents, Wessrs adams T. Co. Boston and New York
und wlil hereby be free from delay and high charges.
Hey deem neces3ay here state that con-
l.on VII lrXer with NJ. 4 O. Tuckemar. Of LYerpnnl
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-09-19

~ BREWERY AND FARM FOR SALE.-Ihe Sub
e sc-iber offers for sale The old established " Bsrksire
~ Brewery" Ptsield, Mass. me from the Grea
Western Railroad. Ii is good repair, the utensils
nearly and capable Of brewing 1000 Malt
house attached, capable OF mailing 6UO0 bushels
Few country bewsre possess the advantages OF doing
safe aud profitable the
turing district. where the Consumption Of ale is rapidly
cfeaslnx.
he rest under CULTIVATION well fenced and good buildings
JAMES ROY.
West Troy, Albany County. July 10Th. laAi. liz Tire
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TO SOUTHERN MERCHANTS ~ DEALERS
THE SUBSCRIBERS offer for sale, very superior article
OF Amazon Hats of different coors, made this summer
which will be sold extremely low close concern Also
Braid OF various coors. y MCKAY CO,
au}O lmsec 81 Ferry street. New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-09-19

II EFFRAY, Sweet Chocolate Maker 457 Broadway near
Grand street. has just in operation French Machine
which, separating the larger Jumps Of the broken Cocoa grind
the smailer also the shells and most geiatinous part,
coarse TO prepare tea Of as not TO oily when
O NAL n of
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-08-15

President shall state facts and pledge yse that they
SUCH leaving the public possession OF the means Of
correcting popular error
The original cost Of the British Queen two thousand
aud sixteen TONS about E75 900 sterling subsequent
expenditure in constructing poor, cabins, spar deck,
forecastle taking down and the fore
bin removal Of the lower main cabins &c. &C. raised
the cost to 600 900 or $432,00o
The cost Of the President OF two thousand three hun
bred and sixty three tons, f650O0 $406 900.
The contract price OF the engines for the British Queen,
f2l 200 sterling actual cost including surplus articles
for engineers department. &C. T24 49, Cost of engines
for the President, E24,70O or $lls660
Particulars OF the net pret and loss upon nine voyages
OF the British Queen and three of the President after de-
Quoting twenty per cent for wear and tear:
N n..ao Grak r. I q Aokwu a. rn6t
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ioiai' $lU2,Ua1
Showing that she will DO what all steam ships ought
do clear herself in three years Specie has been ar
Gle paying large freight and may be again. but
d Is taken for that item the general government
VIII give us any thing for carrying the mail or not do
not know.
New YoRx, July oath, 1914.
LETTER AND STATISTICS JuNUs SMITH.
New YoRK, July gath, 16A
Having been strongly solicited to embark in Atlantic
Steam Navigation on American account, have with
some reluctance yielded to that solicitation, although
had no idea when left England in October last oil again
assuming the active lsbors and partial responsibility
great an undertaking.
The public aware that I brought forward
the plan OF navigating the Atlantic by steam power.
in 1888 In opposition to wiser and learned gentle
men than myself, and that labored assduCusy to illus
trate and explain the practcaby Of the cn,erzr and
finally succeeded in forming joint stock company under
the denomination Of the British and American Steam Ma
vigation Company. As director of that company, my
means OF correct information respecting the details OF the
business suppose will not be questioned.
beg to assure the public that have nothing which
requires conceament in regard to that company that
am open to any questions from those who have in
terest In my answers relative to Its and subsc
quent misfortune My only object in this publication u.s.
to correct great which has crspt into the public
mind In this country in reference to the profit and loss
upon the working Of the steam ships British Queen and
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Letters, l5s,s4s Newspapers s,S2i
Received in England for carrying the mail twelve voy
ages 81 Ala 1885, I'd only averaging fl22 per voyage
Total net postage received in New York and England
each voyage to the credit of each voyage =
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Ship ready for will not exceed 100000, and will
probably cost something less than that
PROBABLE RETURNS THAT SHIP WILL MAKE RUNNING
BETWEEN NEW YORK LIVERPOOL.
Seventy give passengers, out and in, equal to one
hundred and fifty average passage money $685. $ls750
Eight hundred tons goods outwards at $7..... $500
Eight hundred do. do. home at $40. ....... 20,S00
Average returns from letters and parcels, suppos-
ing the government should refuse to allow
any compensation for carrying the mail. 49,. 3,472
$4s622
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Amusements.

NlsLo's-This evening the splendid opera called
the Child of the Camp, and the new pantomime en-.
titled Bamfylde Moore Carew will be performed. The
celebrated Drummond Light will also be exhibited
ETHIOPIAN SERENADERs-PALMo's OPERA HOUSE.
This establishment would require distinctive
notice. and merit distinctive eucgum but that such is
the established reputation Of the Virginia serenaders,
that comment would be superfuous ALI we could say
such we earessy recommend the general attention
their programme for this evening, at Palmos Opera
House, Chambers street. The last night but two Of their
appearance.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-08-15

o. ADAMS " Co. arrived last evening in ten
hours from Boston over the Long Island Railroad.
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City Intelligence,


Mayors OMce-AUG. Ia His Honor the Mayor had
visit from the Of the Native American" Of Pha-
depha lying at the Battery and received them with
his we'll known urbanity Of manner at the time
pressing his regret not being able to accompany the
through the adjoining apartments from press Of bust
ness.
Police RecOrd-AuG A-REMovAL OF OFFIcERs-
Several active and respectable officers attached to the
Lower Police have been removed by the Mayor within
the past few days from political motives only We have
information to the effect that certain persons who will be
named at future day. have made the matter of removal
and appointment profitable source of income; and to
benefit their individual pockets have deceived the
Mayor and sacrificed of the best connect
cal judgment has been exercised in these removals which
fact fully illustrates position Some important
municationslw be made to the May in few days which
will convince him that misrepresentation have been
made emanating fIom base jealous, and mercenary mo-
tives.
The only matters before the police yesterday of
the most trivial character.
COroner's Rccord-APorLExY-An inquest
held on the body Of coored woman named Elsey Ann
Caman native Of Connecticut aged so years. who died
suddenly at 90 Orange street, in fit Of apoplexy.
FRIGHrFuL ACCIDENT Yesterday, while two men,
named Robert Canning and Thomas Mackindor, were
gagged in endeavoring to PROSTATE the walls OF the First
Presbyterian Chuich in Wall street. by OF chain
cable they suddenly forced from the top of the wall
which they were standing to the bottom distance Of
from its socket and the head Of Mackindor fractured
and his body otherwise seriously injured They were
both taken to the hospital where every attention
rendered them; but little hope is entertained Of their
covery. They were laborers engaged upon the work,
and residents Of Jersey City.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-08-15

We defy DR.. Anthem, good as he is at picking
out and using to good purpose too, the beauties OF
Homer, as well ss the beauties of his commenta-
tors, to Gull any descriptive passage from the Iliad
which at all approaches to these sanzas in graphic
power and effect.
In truth, no matter what characteristic of the
these lyrics, and developed in infinitely surprising
power. Whether it be the marvellous invention OF
Homer, or his vivid imagnation-or his descrp-
tive, compound eplthets, each OF ITSELF conveying
picture-that may be alluded to, we find in these
poems the parallel, the more than parallel Talk
OF Homer's invention! We direct your attention
TO the creative power which produced, and mana
ges with such surprising skill, the sublime image
of "that same old coon" Talk Of Homer's ina
gination! We ask you to chaunt that sublime ode
g Sittin on a rail-" Talk Of Homer's eplthets-ot
his far darling Phoebus," his "blue-eyed Pal
las, his " swiftfooted Achilles''-his "far-shoot-
ing Apollo''--his " white-arme Goddess! Only
think Of " used.up Van.
Mono. Talk no longer to us Of Homer and Of
Virgil No longer can it be said that America has
no national poetry. On another day we shall
again lead our readers into this new region OF
song. We have but entered on its fair domains.
Enough for the present--but
To morrow to fresh fields and pastures new !"
MORE Straw BAIL.-We perceive that two or
three notorious rogues have been let loose within
this day or two on "straw bail" Are we ever to
be delivered from this iniquitous system, which in
mockery Of all law and justice, daily perpetrates
such outrsges7
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Total loss 44,4s5 4,4sS 0 0
EI5,s72 II Q

Total profit els 372 l2s 3D. sterling equal to $73
7ss co. profit upon twelve voyages, FL $50 But
suppospg the President had completed her three ages
she would probably have had small profit upon her third
voyage instead OF loss of E64l.
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A GREAT BooN.-So we are TO get rid Of that
obnoxious concern-the Lower Post Ofhce-at last.
The tax of two cents each letter, in addition to
the four dollars year for boxes, was most iniqui-
tous. As soon as the new Post Office is ready,
which il is said will be in October, the concern
downtown will be abolished.
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Total receipts for letters. 9s saa 10

Total rscepts Tor letters, E5533 IL 3
Average receipts of postage twelve voyages, ELL
o. 3D. sterling would have been about E725 IL the Pres
sdent had completed her last voyage The expense incl
dent great and novel enterprise when first carried
int execution. must obviously far exceed the amount
CURED to be expended when the business 10 fully estab
shed and becomes regularly organized But the actual
results under all the drawbacks Of wasteful iberay
sufficiently show that there Misrepresentation in
the original calculations and that adequate profit
clearly demonstrated the practical results of the work.
ing OF the British Queen and President
JUNIUs SMITH,
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Dem maJ III Dol VIZ
Democratic gain in four years lO7S
1t appears by returns from six counties, that the
democrats have gained one member to the Legis-
lature, and they claim the election of Yancey to
Congress.
KENTUCKY ELEcrIoN.-Ow sey, the wing candi-
date for Governor, runs behind his ticket in nearly
every county. He will, Of course, be elected by
large majority notwithstanding this.
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News for Europe.

Our paper this morning, and the edition this alter
noon, will contain the latest news of all sorts from
every part of this continent.
The arrangements that we have made, enable us
TO give paper TO send by the packets, such as no
other establishment can publish; and as a remit
lance of news to Europe there is none better
Both editions can be had at the counter-the
morning at any time in the day, and the evening at
three o'clock this afternoon in or out of wrappers,
at two cents per copy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-08-15

FIRE AT MANCHESTER, N. H.-The aew and
beautiful Town House in Manchester, built at an
expense Of $4,000 discovered yesterday at 10 NJ
fire and was soon reduced to heap Of ruins The eel
lars occupied by provision dealers whe saved most
Of their property In the basement were the Post Office
and four The contents Of the Post Office
ed and portion Of ell the stocks Of goods The second
story was occupied Town Hail. and lawyers Offices
Part only Of the records saved In the third story
were the armories Of the Stark Guards and Fusileer
The Guards lost all their the Fusileers 80 guns
standard, uniforms and camp utensils The Job printing
office Of Mr. j. Emerson also in the third story was de-
stroyed his books all that he saved The house was In
sured for 0O0 10 conjectured that the fire was set
by an incendary Total loss 900 to sac Boston
Transcript .Qug -. aIs4. 4 sU
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-08-15

ihy- DR. McNAIR'S ACOUSTIC OIL
relief for deaf persons Numbers of persons have been
perfectly cured by the OF this OIL Its effects
tan-it relieves at once. Sold by Constock Co., No.
81 Courtandt st. Price ST. per flask.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-08-15

Is IT solve perceive that Mr.. De lie Rec is
singing at the wing meetings with great spirit and
effect Is this the Apollo OF the "native' party !
Is this the ine-looking Mr.. De lie Rec who con-
trbuted so much by his songs and glees to the
triumph of the natives or is it counterfeit-do
tell!
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-08-15

THE GREAT TWENTY MILE RACE OVER THE Gen.
rREvILLK CouRsE.-We are glad to see the propri-
etors of this course have altered their regulations
relative to the weights to be carried in this great
contest; instead of one hundred and fcrty-fve
pounds to be carried, il is now agreed that it shall
be catch weights. This is much more equitable, and
likely to draw a greater number of entries, and
make the matter altogether more interesting.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1844-08-16
GAMBLING.

The Polk papers complain very much
about Mr.. Clay being, as they say, a gam
ber--even in these parts they attempt to
read us homilies on morals. They vamp
up Amos Kendall's old lying stories and
print them, and ergo, no friend to the pub
lie morals should vote for Mr.. Clay. What
contemplate hypocrts they are! We mean
those who voted for Wilson Shannon to bc
Governor of Ohio, when it was notorious
that there was banging over said Shannon
an Indictment tor Gambling, at Wheeling,
Va, and it published IN the papers all over
the countryi and you now prating about
Mr.. Clay's gambling,
The Ohio State Journal says that the
Hon. Thomas L. Hamer said a few days
since, whilst making speech at Chilli
cothe, 81 know james T. Polk well, have
slept and played cards with him many =
time"
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1844-08-16
DOCTOR DUNCAN.

This Braggadocio and Hurra Master Gem
eral of the Locofocos, both in and out of
Congress, will not be in that body after the
neXtsession. James J, Faran is nominat-
ed in his place in the first District. The
people of Cincinnati, we have no doubt,
became disgusted at his dogrel rhyme and
filthy bombast, which poured out Of him
like water over cataract at every time he
ope'd his mouth,