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Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-07-22
CURE OF OAWoERI

Georgetown, d. c., New. !, 1853.
Dear SIR lam pleased 10 hear that you have sSA'
ssntsd 10 extend the usefulness OF your valuable prspA
FslioA Of Beech Drop, by placing before hs public
AnElouI that my fellow linen may be benefited BY lie
powerful virtues, have concluded 10 narrGts a. near
a. possible my own cAte with the hope thut out OF the
Thousands " unfortunate beings afflicted with slni-
lar disease, some may be induced 10 use u. For the
kuIhmlAssS or my statement can with pride aud sat
lIfAstSn refer 10 the citizens Of Georgetown, the most
Of whom know mo personally. and have a perfect
EnSwlsdgs OF the wonderful cure effected BY the Beech
Drop, In my eats. twas attacked In June, 1872 with
an Inflammation Of my nose, which terminated In sup.
pulAtion. applied TO several OF our most prominent
PbySleianIi one pronounced On eating cancer, an
ether serSula, another syphilis The disease was ar
rested for while, but broke out again In May, 1920,
With renewed violence. The itnornal surface Of the
htsEumsntS Of the cheeks, together with the throat
AAd palate became liberated, The whole OF the integ.
unShtS OF the nose were destroyed by liberation, and
part Of the upper lip isll or Tbs eyeid OF ny len
eye was NlSo destroyed By liberation. Tbs disease
AsA extended 70 my shoulder blade, which also became
= horrible ulcer.
Al this Tins, given up BY nv physician, and avoided
~ everybody, prayed for death. eoulG not make
myself understood my swallowing was very difficult,
With no appetite whatever, Tbs discharge from my
ulcers was nearly one pint day, man who had
been raised among The Indians In tho Far West, In the
capacity o. interpreter visited our town with several
Of the chiefs. Hearing OF my great suffering, he
called upon me- and urged that should use the Extract
Of Beech Drop, lie PREPARED II In the manner used BY
the Indians, aud administered II 10 me. He directed
ne 10 continue the use OF two weeks, at which time
AS Ulesu began 10 diminish, and loSe their offensive
,OdoF. used u two months, aud my Gis4ase became
perfectly cured, I gradually recovered my strength
aAd AoW al the age Of seventy able TO undergo any
hardship and sunsr any PTiyaliea that II seems to me
ever Sould. Yours truly, -
Mr. L. KIpWRLA,
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-07-22

Near College, Nov. -, 1889.
Dear sir Ihays tSFstully read The statement made
10 you by James Webster, in relation 10 his attic
Nos and his hOppy riddOnce lherefom by the use Of
pvepSralion OF lks plant known Althe BEECH DROP.
have been we'll acquainted with James Webster fer
che last thFly.hVs years, and 4 gives me more than
ordinary satisfaction IN hAV ng this opportunity to offer
my testimony IN the entire TeablsAesI Of his sharae
tINough which have known him, his remarkably good
SAOnstsT, and moral and respectable depOrtmaAt are
SSh "a NET only 10 OssWe 10 hin my approval and ad.
nbSelOa ,NA has IN NY kuowisdgs end eUihlOa, SssN
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-07-22
History Of the Beech Drop, or Cancer
Rect.

THE Beech Drop, or Cancer Root 10 figured Aad de.
i Ienbsd BY the celebrated Dr. Barton In biz Medl.
cal BelAhy.
A KIN owlstEs Of itS extraordinary medical virtues
Was first learned from The North American IhdlAns, by
whom Il was used for the treatment and cure OF Can.
Ger, Rhsumatlsm, scrofua, and Consumption.
Quick results In oil chronic diseases are net 10 be
expected, a. all the fluids and secreonS Of the system
are In disofdefed and vltlaied state aAd the emily
way OF restoring the blood and secretons 10 natural
AAd healthy stale 10 BY the use OF R alternative which
changes II Eom an Impure and diseased stale 10 lts
no imal and healthy condition.
II will, however, take more OF less time 10 eject
cure where the tani Of the constitutions 10 deep and Of
lohg standings but perseverance, IN ITS use will secure
the desired change, and the debllAed organs will be
restored 10 their fermer Vlgor.
II IL useful In ali Sraly skin diseases, liberated
ss Throat, white swelllhg diseases Of tho bone, and
all eAIsI OF an ulcerous character II la also parke-
larry useful In Chronic and Nervous Complaints, oc.
curing In deblitAlsd and eAehslle constitutions 10
Bronchitis, Dyspepsia, Chronic Enlargement Of the
Liver and Spleen Dropsy diseases Of the Kldnsys and
Bladder and all diseases arising from an lmpurs state
Of the blood.
The estimate that 10 accorded this preparation BY The
medical profession, and indeed by all eompetant to
udgS Of liz merits, may be Issn In the fact, that 10
constantly prescribed BY many Of our most smIAent
PhyIsahI aud that has been press ntSd 10 their stu
aSRb a. worthy OF their especial attention.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-07-22
Another Remarkable Cure I
J on IhOnIaI Bdngs.

LWIVIeWd y INUWud DuNBy
GroiHHnwn, Nov On, 1889,
Denr Htt AFFLICTED, In 1874 80 anu 80, with scfonl
los condition of my system, IN which NY physician thought
nv lungs we're materially Involved wis restricted ~ tha
simplest diet In fact my sOmhc would not digest food suf
hrlsnt 10 slVe strength. Upon consultation with another
eminent medical man, was ohnuhrod deep bched
and inc arabic. My physician ceased visiting and my
dpalh gns fully expected IN VhsH time. James Webster
called on me and persuaded 10 usr the Extract Of Beech
Drop, IN few daysmy appetite Improved aud ~ the IN
hansan symptoms abnut stomach passed OF My genera
health was improved NY the nae NJ ~ ~ 3u4 weeks that
nv weight Increased from l25 a. 10 pounds In twelve months
You can scarcely enter house where they had used H.
and all arknswtdg1 liz great yucs My family II never
without H. and attribute my good Arah entirely 10 Ia
Will eheGffuy giya further Information ~ any one
Ing ils extra odiuafy nudlClnC, t they VIII call on In
person, IhoMAs bAN6bj Hgh b.
| M J, T., KipwuLL,
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-07-22
Caronio Rheumatism Cured!

GcOuptoWn Jan, Jli lh0N'
Dear Bri II with NusnES n gratitude, aud desire that
othpra suffering disease bH Induced 10 ua tile Extract
De0eh Drop consent 10 give tho following statement
fot publicity, Until lust month wAa sufferer from Ohon-
Ia rheumatism, lfnH thu effects OF which my health
completely undermined aud broken up that los ~ " 80
pounds Of my usual weight Anxousl To Mud some rou ~
sorOd 10 the most approved patent dCnus, used NUM-
Der VI bottles Of TOwnueRds Sannpath, ard exhausted H
list VI Lnlmonlu without ANY effect My lOnu became NV
snArEsd aud the pains IN NY links uLeucnng that hOy
had TO he rubbed Two ~ three mrS night TIM umeC''
Of my legs were % contracted that presehd u" NM lgno
through curiosity than belief IN ls good uirs, cum
meneOd tbs Of your beech Drop and In ten Wr days
the swelling AbOutmy joints had Iubsdd now III lhu
OF three hosI, I'm able to resume my but und
eau walk with the Sumu case and comfort that did
Youu truly, EeJ
btcOhd street, Coon, town
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-07-22

fAs following statement respecting the Subjee, or the
shove wonderful cure (signed BY eniAsnt citizens Of
0sorgSloWn and Wa'hing,on) 10 submitted to the
PNblisi . o
We, the undersigned citizens Of Georgetown and
RsIhIpEtoh, have known James Webster Tor the last
thirty or thty.hve years, and Il glvesu great saSfac
ten 10 testify TO his remarkable good character and
moral aud respectable department, He has 30 far
cured the good opinion and appreciation Of every one
that knows him, that he L. Stocked upon a. remarkA.
bic man, exhibiting great intelligence and asclion Of
tkaaStsE We have perfect recollection Of bis great
suffering and Afetion produced BY seroGnlous Can.
SSTt and from his evidence Atlhatt are ATmy con
VinSsd that HE dISps was cured BY the use Of the
PSRasI Of Beech Drop,
n. ADDISON, Mayor.
JOHN MoGNTZ, Clara CNrporAtisA,
VIM, JEWELL, Tax Collector.
SAMUEL BooTES,
THOMAS BANGS,
HENRY TRUkNRI,
MCHARD DAVIS,
l0S CLARKE,
WIN. PARSONs,
WM, HoMIlLER.
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red to him the same apprObaon from every one who
knows him. Ihaye " fact, (if may be allowed NC
expreSson) ever looked upon bin a. very cxiraotdl
nary man and Tor his general good sense, prudence
and intelligence, all his Hcqnnintances can, and am
sure will, II requested, bear testimony,
am sif, respectfully, your obedent servant,
LEWIS CARnERY.
Mr., ]. l.. KipwELL.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-07-22
Scrofulous Ulcer Arrested !
Certificate of H. Kengia.

Georgetown, Nov. ~, 1859.
This II 10 certify that my eolored boy was afflicted
With serolulous ulcers Of the worst character, which
extended entirely over his whole body Medical aid
could not arrest The disease UNTIL usdef the direction
OF my physician, we commenced the use Of the Ey.
tract Of beech Drop with bin IN very short time
his general health improved aud the ulcers all dried up
and he Ia now perfectly well. H. KENGLA,
Above Georgetown, ID g,
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-07-22
Another Similar Case !
CerIileaLe Of MrI. MarY Kdabangh.

Georgetown, u, T., Sept 2, 1881.
This 10 certify TINT my daughter, Mary Emma, was Attic
ted with lefoIu eyes nom hr nf Until shr
WINS eight yeau Old Her lon eye was lnnmcd IN such de-
gtee, that he physician remarked that would he miracle N
did not H. Amer eIOng every means In our pow
to suhdus the inflammation, the good effects o Dureh Drop IN
Thuumalam AHd other diseases, Induced TO use H. The
eject produced wonderful In ut nyO days tho In
Examination all subsidized the chlds general haah improved,
aud she now exhibits tho plqlurn Of good hunlh,
MARY IIAUDAuGtl, Second sl,
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SOROFUL0Us SORE EYE,

which gradually extended her whSe body The character
OF the disease violent that despaed OF saving her
toes dreaded tho loss Of her feet She had cnbs her
snfs head aud amer nphg tar caps and taking or ~ bottles
OF Panheea, and great quantity Of syrup " sarsnp
ArA some directed JRlna Webster 10 ms, He was con
hdsh the Of the Extract u beech Drop, aud used
H. In three weeks her wefr all healed and her head
horrible TO thu sight, hOOn dried up bhe IL married
and blessed wh healthy family aud has not had tile BHs
feiuTA Of her disease Slnee.
Yours, etc t..
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-07-22
Celebrnted Remedy for Goni,

A safe and ehsctual cure for govt, rheu-
matsm, lumbago, stone, gravel, swelling
and weakness OF the joints. All that Ia re-
quired is, that the nfrfcted give It q trial,
and they will soon be convinced Of It's great
medical properties, of Its efficacy ii the
treatment OF the various kinds Of diseases
arising from the siuggishnSsS Of the liver,
and Of its great virtue and merits over
other articles.
Internal Cure for Rheumatism.
This Extract as an internal remedy In
.hpumrtl,m, chronic or acute, has seldom
Jailed to eradicate II from tho constitution.
hnve certificates too numerous TO publish,
Of those who have been cured or rhouma.
tism by this Extract, after having used col.
chcum and Hyd. potasS in vain.
Chronic disease Of the Liver.
inflammation of the stomach and bowels,
pal pitallOn Of the heart, dyspepsia, total
loss Of appetite, dizziness In the head, in.
ward soreness, extreme debility, and pro.
treStratlon Of The nervous system, heart.
burn, languor, melancholy, pain In tho side
back, or shoulders, iaundice, aud liver com.
plants, Hle easily cured
Bronchitis.
Bronchitis, difficulty Of breathing, harSh
cough, a Shiny eXpectoratioE, with ell Other
symptoms caused by an affection Of the
alr-tubes, leading from tho throat 10 III,
lungs, arc relieved by the use Of this admi
rabIe rem dy
p have sold over 5000 bottles from
January to May l, and having kept notsl
Of Its effects and the names Of thoSv who
have used II, | have the most gratifying evil
deRce Of Its beneficial effects, beyond m,
expectatlons--ln fact, so great Is the de
mOnd for II, that It is with great difficulty
eau procure sufficient Of the Beech Drop
The preparation Il manufactured with al
improved apparatus, so Is 10 preserve I
from fermsntlng, and extract perfectly III,
virtues Of the root,
DoSE-For an adult enc toappoentu
three times day, II a small quantity .
water WbVaG dsaOS end USNyS SaSS
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-07-22

In violence, and al last suppurated 10 such
an extent, that whenever would eat, the
blood would pour out Of my mouth. II
suffered dreadlully with ii more than IL
months, Notwithstanding everything was
done By my physician to arrest II. spent
moro than $40 for tho most approved
remedies, and all Of no avail. The comp.
syr. sarsup., cor. sublimate, nitrate silver,
were used In quantities. James Webster
sent me the preparation Of Beech Drop,
and directed how IL was 10 DO used. In q
few days my ulcers ceased TO suppurats,
and In short time we're entirely healed.
MRS. i. MANKlNS, FayOtts 81.
The following certificate Is given from
the very best authorlty--John r. Jones,
late Assistant Clerk In Tie House OF Repre-.
ssntatIvos. His recovery iS considered eT.
trnordlnury. Most Of the members Of
both Houses Of Congress visited him at the
st. Charles Hotel, and expressed their as.
constituent at the wonders effected by the
Comp. Fluid Ex. Of Beech Drop!
Washington, ID. g., April 90, 1859
For the benefit Of the public, and with
none other than desire 10 do good,
cheerlully state that was afflicted with a
cough and bronchial Affection, froia July,
1852, to March, 1853, and during that time
was almost constantly confined to my
room, laborlng under great debility aud
severe cough. ! had medical skill Of tbs
highest order, through whose treatment
and under the guidance Of a higher thun
mortal Power, my life was prolonged gill
March, 1853, when commenced the USE
Of DR.. Kldwel's Beech Drop, or Extract d
Cancer Roo. Since that period have Ia
ken about six bottles OF the medicine, ORd
1t gives me pleasure TO state that Il has Sf
lected un entire cure, with the exception o.
weakness, accustomed by long confinement
to my room. | would advise all perSoni
similarly afflicted to try II. | consider 4
an invaluable medicine. The humbug
usually palmed upon the public in the shape
Of certificates favorable 10 the virtues q
medicines, almost deter me from giving
minO; but sense OF justice, and humanl
~ alone, prompt me to make the above
statement. JOHN X. JONES,
Late Asst Clerk llo. Of Reps, Washington.
Now Chief OF the Land Office, VineennsI
Indiana.
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Gtorrrlovn, d, o., Rrpt. ., isSa.

GfOTTrI0Wn, d. q, HrDI, 2, 1857,
Mr. Kdwei Believing II ~ b. the duty OF those wh0 have
been bunened by the Extract Uf Beech Drop 10 make public,
that athens may enjoy s hcah.tesoFna powers. make the
follow Ing statement and eefntnOi MY daughter, Virginia
HsWtua, tef many Years was anllolrd with
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-07-22

Prince William Co., Va, Jan, 10, 1853.
Dear Sir. Hearing that you have pra.
pared a concentrated Extract Of Beech
Drop Tor the cure Of scroiulO, skin dlseOs.
ss, rheumatism, &c, have taken the lib.
erty of addressing you, thinking It may az
ford you some satisfaction TO know Of the
effects Of Beech, that have come under my
observation, My parents had large fomi.
ly OF children, several Of whom were al.
aictsd with scrolulouS ulcers, and skin dis.
eases Of a very obstinate character. The
best medical aid was employed for years
without eilectlng cure. The reputation
Of tho Beech Drop was made known to
my parents by gentleman from the West
He procured II, and after using It two OF
three weeks all veStlges Of the horrible
disease had LEFT the family, Hoping that
others may be benefited by Its wonderful
properties, ain, yours, &C.,
M. L. LlNSLEY.
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1 |, 10 bo produced, dessert spoonful may

I'll
Il 10 be produced, a dessert spoonful may
be taken three times q day.
For sale in Washington by
KfDwELL 4 LAURENCE cor. Penn. Az andlAh
cHKs, gToTr 4 CO., cor. Penn. Az. and tn streets
w, n. GILMAN, cor. Penn. Az. and a street.
JAMES STONE, 7th street.
JOSEPH y. MOORE, First Ward.
Fer sails IN Alexandra, Va by
RICHARD II. sTABLER, cor, King ana Warrington
" sTABLER BRo., Farisx street.
HENRY PEEL, cor King aud Falffax streets,
SETH r, HANCE, Baltimore,
FRANCIS KiDWELL, New London, RaIlieo., Mo-,
Genstnl Agent.
DR.. II n, bRCK, vlncsnns,, Indiana,
l.. I, BRlTTiNGHAM 4 BROTHER, HaAhlbhI
Me.
KIGHTLEY l. CARSTARPHEN, New London, Mo.
And by the Agents, Merchants, Traders, APohsca:
res, and Dealers In Medicines, throughout the Uhlted
States, At 81 per Bottle, or six Bottles Tor s..
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J. II. KfDWELL.

Wholesale AND RETAIL DEALER IN
Drugs chemicals, patent medicines, per-
fumery, paints, oils, dye S,uiIs, surgical Ia.
StrumSnts, glassware, &c, High street,
Georgetown.
July llth, 1858. (den>
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Cure Of Inflammation Of The Palate by the use Of
tho Beech Drop,

CeTIVleaIe q Mrs, y, MdNkINs,
Georgetown, Now %, 1882.
This Is TO certify that was affiliated with
severe Inflammation Of my palate produced,
as my physician said, by cold It Increased
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-16
PROCLAMATION

Grateful to the Giver Of all good, for National.
Government which secures 10 US the enjoyment
of Civil and Religious Liberty grateful that the
people Of the State of Iowa, by her Constitution
and Laws, are yet free FROM fanaticism and in
tolerance-gratefuitha that those no have been OPP
pressed in other lands can here find home,
where their industry is encouraged and their la
Dor rewarded-gratefulf for the bountiiul ha guest
which has repaid the husbandman, and for the
general health and prosperity of the State during
the pas, season.-De sirous that these blessings.
and privileges may be perpetuated, and thai We.
may express our gratitude therefor,
|, SrgpHEN HEMrsTEAD; Governor Of the.
State OF Iowa, do therefore recomned tho
t,oeniy. fourth day Of Noremter, Of the presents
year, to be observed as day Of festival ants
thank sgiving in said State r the blessings and
privileges thus enjoyed.
60 In testimony whereof, have hereun-
Il. S. TO set my hand and causedt be affix-
wv ed the great seal Of the State Of Iowa.
| Done at Iowa City, this 9th dry OF Nov, 1858,
| S. HEMPSTEAD.
By the Governors
GEO. w. McCLEARY, Sec Of State
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-16
MONEY AND RAILROADS.

The railroad people continue to be shut gu
from new negotiations, and encounter, of course
much embarrassment or disappointment in car.
rying out their present undertakings While
no immediate relief from this, is held out from
abroad, and occasional failures are taking place
at home, there is nevertheless the hope, in the
distance, of such turn in confidence amone
our own capitalists, as to enable large portion
OF the really deserving securities, now in frs,
hands, to be distributed and nothing will Sc
eitectually promote this result as the great earn
ings oil the finished lines Of the country. No
one ought, perhaps, TO look for such change
as will enable the new Roads to be pushed spee
Oily through to completion II it were ever Sc
desirable, it cannot be done with domestic
means-and Foreign are out of the Question
without serious embarrassment to other interes ats
Of trade-.N Y. Times, Sth.
This is precisely the result which we have
ior. some time been anticipating. And we were
not ioath to state it, when the feeble counties
OF our State were embarking in railroad credit
but We were then regarded as an enemy 10 the
prosperity Of the State. The real truth and
justice OF our position is now being appreciated
and We make bold to say in this connection, that
had there been no financial pressure, excluding
from the market railroad borrowers and the
county bonds voted in this State, had been is
sued and thrown into the market, the State
would have inevitably become bankrupt.
But the money pressure has saved US, and
we rejoice at il.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-16

and to commence hostilites, if, after delay of
fifteen days from the arrival of his dispatch at
The Russian headquarters, an answer in the ne
gative should be returned
/, is distinctly understood that should the re
ply Of Pince Gor,schikof be negative, the Rus
sian agents are to quit the Ottoman States, and
that the commercial relations of the respective
subjects OF the two governments shall be broken
off.
| AT the same time the Sublime Porte will not
consider i, just to lay upon Russian merchant
| vessels, as has been the practice. Consequent
| ly, they will be warned TO resor, either 10
the Black sea to the Meditt ranean
sea, they shall think fit, within a
term that shall hereafter be fixed Moreover,
the Ottoman government, being unwilling to
place hindrances in the way of commercial
intercourse between the subjects of friendly
powers, will, during the war, leave the straits
| omen their me rcantil, marine
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-16

APPALLING disaster ON THE Coast Of
ScorLAND.-Our English files by the niagara
announce one Of the most terrible catastrophes
on record the total loss Of the ship annic Jane,
Mason commander, belonging TO Liverpool,
which was driven ashore on The iron bound coast
Of Barra Island, during the recent gale, on the
night Of Wednesday, the 2Sth uit, when no
fewer than three hundred and forty -eight pas
sengers, men, women and children met with a
watery grave. The Annie Jane was large
vessel, and sailed from Liverpool, for Quebec
and Montreal, on the 9th Of last month with
some $50 emigrants, most Of them Irish fami.
lies. 1t is presumed that she had made some
progress across the Atlantic when she encount-
cred the late fearful south westerly gales, which
disabled her and rendered her unmanageable,
and in that hopeless condition she was driven
back and dashed on the terrible coast Of Barra,
one of the Hebrides With a point callsA Va
,ersay, where the wreck occurred, the island is
tx miles in length, aud two and half broad,
| and lies some FIVE miles southwest o.: the next
| sland. TIL re is lighthouse the head,
WHICH is the highest in the united kingdom, be-
ing $50 feet above the level If the Such
is the terrible p,larac,er of the coast, however,
| that there is little chance OF vessel being rcs-
cued when anea it is eniaagcd among the reefs
Several Of the survivors conirivcd TO get pas
sage from the island over 10 Tobermnry, asnail
seaport in the Isle OF Null aud from them the
authorities learned that 345 passengers were
drowned, and 1872, with Mr.. Bell, the chief
officer, and II of the crew, saved.-.fcn York
/ Express.