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Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-01-02

This was TOO much !: the company
roa,ed again in which the Colonel was
forced to Join and in the midst Of the laugh.
Ter Allen quilted the table, saying to HIM
self as h. weut,''l reckon tho Colonel
wont ask me 10 impound any more oxen.
~. o. PicGyune.
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-01-02
s O r N A M e N 7 A l
T TREES,

The subscriber offers for sale Ornamen.
tai Trees Of every description, particularly
the European Linden, and Paulonia lmpe-
rails, a splendid shade tree lately introdu.
ced from Japan, remarkable for its enor-
nous leaves (,ometimes two feet in diam.-
e,er,) and large clusters Of rose coiored
flowers, spotted and striped within, emitting
a fragrance similar 10 the Lilac.
Also Fruit Trees-Pcar, Cherry,
Plum. Nectarine, and Apricot trees at rea.
sonable prices-Hll the varieties warranted
eepuine also Hot house and Green house
.lan,s, together with variety Of Flower
seeds, all of which he will sell as low a
they can be purchased in Philndrlrhia.
- II. z. NOLL.
Lcwisburg, Sept II, lS49
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-01-02
We fredfha. Caap A few days 'g

We fredihas Cap A few days 'g )
a gentleman y came IN our sanc'u"n'
took oil his hat, picked sp piece of man
uscrip,, aud commenced reading very
closely. We reached over and took
letter ou, of his hal, uni"ided, and com.
tnenc,d reading II. He sis 50 busy ma
hr did no, discover how VIC were pa, my
hin. of in his own com, un'il we asked
hiu what IL va. hi. Correspondent was
VII, p. 10 | i'm about ii woman Why
look here, Sguire,' says he. ''y"u surely
are moi rend'n4 III. prl'a ale letter.! seer
tnuIy, sir, sad We, YOU are readibS our
prva:e manuscripts" He was plagued.
b,gsed us no, to mention his na'ne' prom
i.eJ To do so no more, aud We QuI, even.-
Lonisriiie J,urnsI.
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-01-02

Glurious news iof WelhersiieId has J"'l
arrived from California. 4 bag oi C"n
nec.icu o,.iors aeissing eighty pounds ha :
q % sod al s e----.-ee.:c '''% 'f
We hrrs.ield, each With tang t" on''n'
for a uccklace, aod barrel Of ihe sum
Tor her iowry. wou'd he received at lie
mines " IA tear, OF y.
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-01-02

jtEE subscriber desires 10 inform the
l ci,iZHnS nf Lewlsburg and the publ
IN general that he carries On the Watch
Making Business in the shop formerly c.
:uped by C.J. ilousei, " here he is prepared
o execute all kinds of work in ms ;inc oi
business wilh PrompiEesS and on the most
reasonable terms, and by strict atteu'ion
10 MS business expects liberai share o.
patronage. lie has constantly Oh hand an
assortment uf
WATCilES-Pa:cn, Lever, English
and French.
JEW i3LRY-CoId watch rhr,ns and
Guards. Pencils pens, BfeaS' pins, Earrings.
Fingerrings, Siver SPecracles, Lockets,
Spoons. Thimb'es, &C..
Which he is determined TO sci! low
GILL IND TRY.
A l.. hatfield.
Lcwishnrn. Nov. IL. I>i1
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-01-02
GaIuatIe 2S00ks.

csaIuauIe 2S0oks.
1 FRESH supply received at the Lewis
u burg Cheap Bookstore
F,ske's Manual of Classical Literature
Dlvirs' Analytical Geometry
B!air's Rhetoric. University ediiion)
Coms,ock's Mtneralogy
The Complete Farmer, vol. 624 cts
The New American Gardener, vol. 81
The Book that will Suit You, or Word
FOR Every body
| can furnish The above works, with q
great variety of others, OF rery los0 prices.
May 80 LfNDAL"
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-01-02

Boy. why dou'. 20" 30 to schoo' =
.Bekuse. sir, daddy 5 aessd II ia'n s'e'
~ ,h,ay oow. shan, have n'ihin 'o lar"
when go to the 'cud'my-"
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-01-02

i
isbufg would respectfully Inform its Patrons
(at Lewi.burg) the following are the Classes. Sub
jects of Study and Exercises for the current year.
Departments aud Studies.
PRIMARY DEPARTMENT.
Six Ciasscs-Exercised in Spelling. Reading,
Defnition. English Grammar, Arithmetic, Geog-
raphy, History u S. A., Penu:an>hip, and Com
position.
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT the academy.
The same studies as in the Primary Department
continued in the use Of larger text books; aud to
these are added General History, Davies Algebra,
I.egendre and Surveying.
CLASSICAL DEPARTMENT of,he Aesdemy
Jun. Acadsmie Ciass. English Language.
Geograpl y, History u. 8. 4, Latin Grammar
aud Reader, Greek Grammar and Reader COM
menced, Arithmetic completed.
Sen. Aeodemie Glass. English Language
General History, Cesar, Virgil, Greek Reader,
Davie. Algebra.
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT..
fve.hmcn CIass. Livy ,Anabasis, N 'smorabilis,
Davie.' Lcgendre, Trigonometry commenced.
Sophomore Class. Horace. Odyssey. Select
Citations of Dcmss,hrnes:- -Lsgss'rire completed,
Davies Surveying snd Navigation. Analytical
Geometry. Blair's Lrc'urc..
Junior Class. Demo<,henes on the Grown.
Greek Tragedy. Cicero lie Oiliciis, Tacitus, Nat
ural Philosophy, Astronomy. Logic.
Students in the English Department reci,e
with those pursuing the same studies in the
Regular Course.
No class in the Regular course. has less than
three daily rscisiions. All The members Of the
school On three divisions.) are exercised every
Saturday in Reading, Defamation, English Com
position, and Vocal Music.
All the students are required to attend. regu-
isriy, soue religious meeting. Minors are espec
tel TO attend such m~etinss - ere recommended
20 them BY their parents OF guardians. There are
IN the Borough no less Than .ix places OF pubic
worship. occupied every Lords Day by a. many
different Christian denominations.
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-01-02
PURE FIR + S ii GO L
LiUes. oil.

TTNHIS new and valuable Medicine. now
used by the medical profession with
such astonishing efficacy in the cure oi
Pulmonary Consumption. $ercfaia. Chronic
kheumaiism, Goui. general Debility,
Complaints # Tie Kidneys.
&c. &c, is prepared from the liver OF the
GOLDFISH for medicinal use, expressly
for our sales.
GEx,rac, from the London Medical Jcurnsl.l
BWILLIANs. NJ. D.. F RS, Professor oi
Medicine in University College, London, consul
ting ply sirian to the Hospital for Consumption,
&c, says =" have prescribed the OIL IN above
four hundred cases OF tub .cuois disease OF the
Lungs in different stages ~ hich have been under
NV care the last t~o years and a hall. In the
LARGE number of casrs 2U6 ont oi pa. its use was
followed by marked, unCquivocal Improvement
sar,ins in degree in different cases, hom tenn
pora,y Ie.ardaton Of the progress of the disease
md mitigation OF distressing symptoms, up to
more OF less complete restoration tu appaienl
health.
1.-The eiiec, Of the Cod Liver Oil in mot of
these cases was very remarkable. Even in few
days the cough was miiigated. The exrcc Grafton
diminished in quantity AID opacity. the night
sweats ceased, the pulse became slower. and OF
better volume, and the appetite, flesh and strength
were gradually improved.
"In conclusion repea, that the pure fresh Oil
from the Liver of the Tod is more beneficial in
the treatment Of Pulmonary Consumption than
any sgent, med!cinsi dietetic or regmenal, that
has yet been employed"
As we have made arrangements to pro-
cure the Cod Liver Oh fresh from head
quarters, it can now be had chemically
pure, b. the single bottle or in boxes Of
one dozen each.
Its wonderful efficacy has induced num-
erous spurious limitations. As lis success
depends entirely on its purity, too much
care can not be used in procuring II cENU-
INE. Every bolIle having On ii our written
signature, mav be depended on as genuine.
Pamphlets containing an analysis OF the
Oll, with notices of il from The Medical
Journals, will be sent 10 those who address
us free OF postage.
JOHN C. BAKER j. CO.,
Wholesale Druggists and h"mis's.
iy2ssl lCO North Third St. Philadelphia
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-01-02
kk 81 yn "a w "A H.
SAM'L AMSION.

'TNHANKFUL for literal patronage heretofore e
received. rc~necifuliy informs hi. old frionds
sud ID. pubic gene..lIy that he has relnosej hL
Tailor AhOp
10 the Basement of his Brick dwelling on Market
street. next deer above T.. Fenny's ss!dlery Qate
the Office of II Z iiickok. Esp where he hopes 10
suit all who may give hIm ;hrir custom, as
hs docs all work in his line in he beet and
newest st, le end on shor, ncrice. He bas
IN" Fs.'.,."s regularly. employs none bu,
coed band,, and i. determined 10 keep u,
with the times and merit good share E.
patronage. CUTTING done to order.
Charges reasonable, and Produce taken u
exchange for work
Lsaishurg. Junr, lsl9 ly270.7
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-01-02
TEACHERS.


|STEPHEN w. TAYLOR, A. NJ, Professor o.
Mathematics and Natural Philosophy;
GEORGE r. BLISS, A. NJ, Professor Of Greel
Language and Literature;
GEORGE w. ANDERSON, A. NJ, Professor
Of Latin Language and Literature:
ISAAC N. LOOMS, A. NJ, Principal Of the
Academy;
ALFRED TAYLOR, A. NJ. Teacher in the
Academy.
In order TO meet the demands Of the Institu-
ton, the Board have taken measures to supply
The necessary Apparatus for the department Of
Mechanical Philosophy. and to increase the Lii
brary, before the commencement Of the winter
session. During the year, the building now in
progress will be completed, afIording study rooms
and dormitories for 20 college students. Another
Professor has been added to the Faculty. and
means provided 10 enable students in the classes
specified above TO prosecute their studies with the
greatest success.
Tuition and Board.
TUITION in the Collegiate Department $50,
Academic $50. Primary Slipper year.
BOARD, including lodging. washing. fuel and
light, can be had in the village and it's vicinity al
various prices, from 81 .a7a to $3.50 per week.
Sessions, Vacations, &c.
Two Sessions in . year-the former commen
ces on the second Tuesday in October. and con-
tinues ~ weeks The latter continues Is weeks.
Spring Vacation, 4 weeks Autumnsl, 8. Mex,
session begins llth October.
The Board are happy to add that Lewisburs
Is At present, - II ever has been, exceedingly
healthy.
By order and in behalf Of the Board
THOMAS WATSON, Pres't.
GEORGE F.sMILLER, sec'y.
Lswist arg, Union Co. Pa. Sept. l, Is49.
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-01-02

.l'l ray y.uI h,il ou sigh" a. The II Id
man said to The doctor ~hn was try lng 10
,.ure hin.
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-01-02
Number Of Students

The number OF students during the past year
in the various departments. was 16l. The
number thst have entered the classes in the Reg.
ulsr Course for the current year (exciusive OF
those IN the English and Primary departments }
ID ss follows:
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-01-02
TRICKS OF 0UiC.SS.


Isr EvEaYsJDg Rad s.us tAEEgg;I.T.-Therc is
SarsaJlTliI fnr sale the diiereat called Pr
Towusen,i's Ss ss,iai. Il u aiiyertied ,,e OiiGk
NAL, GENUINE AID all tnai Tii Towns 81 ,c,cx
sad Nas uut pf1neriy worker railroads.
nls and the Eeye' he ie OF Doctor !or The
purozs c~e,,, for What ne y he
has attended two lcsi rcp-- aHt pctlIcel rr ffs-n
years' ." NJ. The truth -. he never Prss-s-i re.s-e
tiy III his life! Such iriid. rrisssd Els-sFEesrnsi
o6ks ba the character and yeraciy OF the man. Nis
most sincerely, e had never made tin-e st1ei,uis u l'i
self ur of When will 10 he bpssi ani trnt-
ful IN all their drass AMI inecJ'rsc WIN 'efr iso'
mea e applisl Rpei C.spp assr-t hi,a IN
ufJcturiag uXiuGe. stating the large sums ne SOsi
make ulcurrurrt embark mttie hIsfaer' 1arsn
men have been I-suIns saI is!iig az al fesiiss
forms, ouicr iHpfess e pbic ~lfh ihe teii-i tat
the OIL DicDr5 -tr-a 9aga wafnn te gses.ae sisi"2s
SqrsgTarJfd M 70 tom the OIL Defgs ~ fHf kts.-
Pie Iuis :. p Toeu= =sn <ays r,ss ~ ne 81 tEy
name for 81 n week ALL Fse Ei' Z > a. IA ~ d,ri
duce single solitary pros. II is- Ills ~ cffs "
ThOnps'a. Szillas1 d 90. Eo.hils tus ir y!
filsrhv '. simply uiIs Z, .lt..re the pVFf- art rep
the TG.h down rrrsri - tis ss5sr. ftIeEf - ses~
t5yid. Tnls gsisI lc pE1ic Y luclis tne bii
or Dr JACOB 4 7-ens ~;rs tfssfils h1vfr- N t's
Oh Doctors htercs- his fss Cat q irrss, and his
sisnaiursacrn- '3c Cost NJ ar'ns- 20
J.tDE TOWNSEND /.
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-01-02

CtpRlNG STEEi. on hand at
y Ap2I Refer & IddinSs'.
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-01-02
Of $500 for the tc.olc isrm Of life.

The premiums are less than any other company
aud 'be policies afford greater advantages. Mar.
ried womsn anl female children can insure the
lises Of either husband or parent free from he
claims NJ CREDITORS. Tables Of half yearly and
quarterly premiums, half credit rates of pfemium,
short terms. joint lives. survivof.hips. endow- =
men,s and form. Of application axe to be lad at
the Office Of the Agent.
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-01-02

TTHE subscriber would inform the Ger.
/ tlemen Of Lewisburg and vicinity that
he has now re-opened a new and elegant
shop, next door TO the Post Office, where
he viii carry on the business of CUTTING
AND MAKING garments as usual. Work
made by him warranted to fit. Produce
received in payment a, rarke, prices.
JOHN h. MILLER.
Lewisburg, April -, ls4s
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-01-02

C,CHOOL-TICKETS printed ar" 'o'
y sale al ,his office.
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-01-02
Z UNIVERSITY
ut l.eWisburg.

VNHE TRUSTEES Of the University a, Lew
isburg would respectfully Inform its Patron'
aud Friends, that. in the School under their care
lat Lew.burg) the following are the Classes, Sub
ject. of Study and Exercises for the current year.
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-01-02

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! \ y F2-Ess,S 1-.Sss
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M; ~, ,r0nh ftOU-uSlNd
I CtI ti' aHoVD W. iiSIii'':
TIE oF,GfEN nisfoyfIER OF TIE
= -, 49, -.
hn- h-an LG1r tla O!Ili Y: aaa Dast q :, ~.
OF n: g n = y y = p =. - =.
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tll.. ni nar = 4. c.,i.c y 20 r,1se only
hal l.lYet ts slrh aad N ' II value II i-1 Tsac-i
"a. s. 'ii ., p. ' sad saved o.n leali., plo.
oi4lll c. 40 a..-i.-..,
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ThiS OK MA = q ''2' Li.' - - tfN - -
m;aa.a' T. ~ r. -', 6, = - .t =, : + . -, - q II mn r. +, .
l0g.a 'n', l. .: i; LIN = r. r5'.-' s,,
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on s.ieao,- ~ ,- rs ss scientific aca. Tbs hist'
al h. M ist. t-.st into re !,; mon in lie u.su5'a
tnr, o. ,- o5 y, : -+l4e,iia. The SrrsaparilIs a
rrs"rc' = @,i' ' o Sr,es tiss ars iseri ue,.
due err m, , ,,. y n h'h IS iaiuriaas nc >,
ten. Sa ~ s r'!,.tie~ Of Sr-+irerii are 81
Ia they sa''rey e ei.l rre - :. the preparann.
T. ~ =. r .!.es I, =. ~ W.,s",e',
t1-s- 7Hss y1- 'Tiis " oj N Esisr, aH ~
h1lsii-I, ssf l1 . - ~ f..,is, r's7eH T."
Ary res.i, e, 81 .. s,g.ae Joa- ~ Ii > get X
c1a.-l aIUiH S.sIc firn ne cHoring
the r,l ils f., n . t,arz iss rlsv s Ees.:.ir ,ils
nsipd p, q 49,. .wesi.n v!- our nio,sss.s,a,l
slt si-h j. nni the ar;i-.e .gge,a a .se e.-
GENUINE ! - Dr. JAC0G TOWNSEND'S
S-t-'.>i L 80, = q I, u -, IL L.
s,-.7- ~ are f ,,.a.sri. everything caps1le "a
t-eorts as.i or ir'ral. e e~irae,sd sai IS.sils!;
tlea a9,gy -. ass O. .l .li '-He y sScset " r--c
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-01-02

,9t,N.I- J,a7Is.. ELSnEPSTi. snl LTyER-
"DITBL.IVV ed ir Efff,t4HiTLs.h yG.s,,t.
EEI. .'A1... Cl@ElI6't ESS. az tdT.i VI
t.-F f'ET fIItNE Pf1sLES. BLCTcHEs,
- - - .--.ln- Lr...-
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-10-14
The BAsEsr KIND OF swxpLIKe yet practi-

The BAsEsr KIND OF SwINDLING yet practi-
sed is noticed in the New York Courier. Some
mean souled scamps advertise 900 girls wanted
to work on shirts" and when application is made,
the girls are told that deposit of one dollar is
required as guarantee for the safe return fthe
garment. This deposit is made, and the cloth il
TAKEN to be made into shirts at u sirpence each.
In due time they are returned, and the girls are
told to come next day, after their work has been
examined They 60 next day for their pay and
are then told that their work was not well done
that the cloth was spoiled-that they cannot
have their pay, and that the dollar which they
deposited will be kept to pay for the cloth they
have spoiled Thus these menget the work for
nothing, and make a dollar besi 'es; and next
day they advertise, rs before, $500 girls wanted
and 90 through the same operation And
this swindling is systematically pursued, the
Courier says, from week to week, throughout
tile wear, by establishments which transact an
Immense amount of business with the trading
public; and what is still worse, these villanons
frauds are not dealt with legally, because nagis-
tfates are unwilling to offend the wealthy and
influential parties against whom the complaints
are made, at the instance of the friendless and
moneyless females from whom they come. "A
fine set Of public magistrates, and nice sense
Of justice!
Two young women prosecuted one OF these
swindlers, named John Davis, on "Wednesday,
who quc ,ly, refunded the money and paid ex-
penses, but the magistrate still held the case
under advisement. ~
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-10-14
Washington Monday, IA, 1850.
-, c rystal, and PlaSe Giles. Makers.

-, c rystal, and Plata Glass Makers.
Sugar Boilers and Re6ners, With Propuctors OF
Sugar Plantations
Manufacturers Of Railway. Bar, Round Ribbon,
and Rod Iron.
Wheel, Axle, and Spring Makers.
Engine Drivers, and Persons connected with the
Locomotive generslly.
Engineers. and Captains of Steam Vessels.
Managers Of Stationary Engines.
Lumber Dealers AID owners Of Saw Mills.
Veneer Cutters. ssla
Owners Of Planning Machinery.
Corn Mllers, and Persons connected with Boiling
and Rran-Separatins Machinery.
Farmers and Persons using Grain-Shelling and
Threshing Machinery
Bull Workers, Carvers Engrsvers, and Ornamen,
Makers in general
Persons employed in the Manufacture Of Gas.
Makers OF Copper and Lead Tubing
Linen and Straw Paper Makers. q
Ship Ownc $, Harbor Masters and others inter-
e.ied in Dredging Machinery.
Well S;nkers.
Astronomers. Philosophers, and others using Phil
osopbical Apparatus and Instruments
Miners Engineers, aud other interested in Pump
ing Engines.
Warohousemen, and Others using Hydraulic
Presses, DynanamstrIc Cranes, Jack Screws,
Common and Feed Cranes.
WoI kers in Metals and Alloys.
Tn Plate Workers
Spring Maeliacturers
Wheelwrgh's, Clock Makers Iorologists SC.
The publishers have expended large sum OF
money to get original drawings Of machinery IN
practical use in this county, aud have procured
almost every work on the subject, whether pnb-
lished in England, France, ar Germany, the most
essential parts of which being comprised IN This
Die. ionary, render il as perfect and cOmprehen-
sIve as possible The publshershase endeavored
10 use great economy in type, so that each page OF
The wo,k coniains at least four times the number
Of wor S found in ordinary pages Of the same size
This has also secured TO each plate 40 n Id Jaw
ngs Of ample siz and ciearress, ,oIhala Mechanic
ma construct accu, ae!y any machine described
The publishers are IN short determined, regard
less OF cost, 10 make the work US cnm ple.e pos
ib'e; aud il is hoped every de-irnus 10 obtaia
the woik will procure il issued in numbers, and
thus encourages the g terpri,e. ~ =
Tie work will be issued il snmi-monihly num-
bers, commencing in January, 1850, and will pro-
grcss Wit great regularity.
he whole work will be published in 80 nun :
bers at 25 cents per number, and completed with
in the current year, 1851. A liberal discount Will
be made 10 agents.
Any one RENTING the publishers $40 in advance
shall receive the work through the post Office free
Of expense.
Notice to Propretors Of Newspapers throughout the
United States and Canada.
IL the foregoing advertisement is inserted five
times during the year, and tie paper containing it
sent TO MS, copy Of the work will be sent gratis
in payment.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-10-14


Is PURE WATER FIT TO DRINK ?--The follow
ing, says the Commercial Gazette, is from the
London Spectator, and may prove very bench
cial advice, now that the use of lime water has
been found to be so productive Of cholera
TO the Editor Of the Spectator -
SIR-Your correspondent, "A Water Drinkcr,'
must indeed be very ignorant of the laws of
the animal econuny il he supposes that water
imprcgnated with lime is useful for the preser-
vation of health On the contrary, the presence
Of this ingredient (alas so common) Is the fruit
sul source Of dyspepsia, with all its horrors, Of
constipation, of obstructed kidneys, and OF varl-
Gus other ailments too well known to us medi-
cal men, On the contrary, pure water, q. e. nj
tered rain water) is one of the finest solvents
in nature, and hail with pleasure the sugges-
ton Of the board If health for the supply Of
the metropolis with pure water. All England
knows the repute OF the Malvern water, md its
value consists in its purity-scarcely trace OF
lime or earthly ingredients being found in it;
the absence of limestone in that locality allow
ing the water of the district to filter through the
gravel and sand, and thus returning, to give
health to the valetudinarian. As to the presence
of lime in water being necessary for the prcscr-
vation of our bones, your correspondent need
not fear that his osseous fabric will become en-
feebled by drinking pure water, since many ar
ticIes of diet contain phosphate OF lime.