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The Belgian Law of Divorce.

SOME few years since, a young Belgian
Lady, fresh from her convent education,
appeared in society, captivating a young
fellow countryman, with we'll oiled hair
and patent leather boots, and after an ac-
quaintance Of few weeks, married him.
The happy pair sojourned, as is OTTER the
custom, abroad, with the father and moth
er of the lady. The young wife was a
gay lady, and her husband was quite as
gay lord. At every ball and party in
the capital they were present, and, as mar
ried ladies are especially selected by con-
tinental gentlemen, for what they call ad-
grafton, the young wife, althoug Oh she got
no more of it than she liked, was honored
considerably more than pleased her hus-
band. The latter remonstrated--the lady
rebelled, and "my wife's mother" ut 20
lent n1atrone, supported her daughter
The husband settled the matter by putting
on his hat, and retiring to his own pater-
nal mansion. The marital feud was now
intense, and the conjugal couple were on
ly of the same mind touching one single
subject-application to the tribunals for a
divorce. This was done but the Belgian
law will allow of no such annulling of the
marriage contract; until the angry parties
have renewed their demand for a divorce,
once every year for three years. Our
young couple nourished their wrath du-
ring this triennial period Of probation
thrice made the demand, and were duly
summoned last year to hear consent given
that they who had been one, should
thenceforth and forever remain two.-
From different sides of the court the mar
ried pair witnessed the untying Of the knot
and when they were free, they passed out
the common portal into the public street.
Approximation fired friendship, and the
gentleman offered his hand to the lady, in
token that there was no malice between
them. Friendship had no sooner lit his
torch, than he illumined the cinders on the
chilled altar of love and the young cou-
ple walked together to their first married
home, whence the husband has never per-
manently withdrawn.--Chureh & State
Gazette.
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Mlsftllaarulrs.
Strange Tragedy in an Insane Hospital

The Boston Traveller publishes the
particulars of a singular tragedy which
occurred at the Insane Hospital at Somer-
vile, Massachusetts,, on the 25th ultimo,
mt noon at t-ahnnt which he~- O Mrs. Strong
of Vermont, an aged and very feeble
person, was missing. The alarm was i'm
mediateiy given, and search instituted
for her in an directions. In the course
OF q few minutes she was found in the
room of Mrs. Jameson, another lunatic,
lying on the floor at the foot of the led.
Mrs. Jameson was kneeling on the bed in
the attitude of prayer, and looking di-
rectly down upon the body, which was
covered by sheet. There was apparent
ly slight bruise near the right temple,
and another at the throat, but no indica-
,hon OF any struggle having occurred be-
tween the two women, there was no
discoloration of the face of Mrs. Strong,
whose body, when found, retained much
OF the natural warmth of life, except that
the feet were cold. Immediate and ac-
tive restorative means were used, but
without effect-she was dead. Mrs.
Jameson was asked how Mrs. Strong hap
pened to be in her room, and what had
taken place to oc casion her death. Amid
many evidences of entire delusion, she vet
gave natural and consistent account,
which was several times repeated, to this
effect:
IL heard Mrs. Strong asking for light
this was her constant habit |; it occurred
to me that the Lord had delivered her
into my hands, and that if there was any
more light in the other world, she should
seeit. She had been plaguing me, for
many months, with this inquiry, and now,
one of the attendants being gone out, and
the other preparing dinner, determined
20 be rid Of the annoyance. according
ly slipped out into the gallery and invited
Mrs. >. into my room. She came with
me willingly. She had on two caps. I
took them off and tied them around her
neck. The strings broke-sbe stood still,
close to me, making no resistance; so
knew the Lord had given her to me. I
then put my hands round her throat and
choked her. | then laid her down on the
floor safely, so rs to mako no noise, and
took OH one ofmy stockings and put it
round her neck, pulling it as hard as l
could--but it was Of no use, she was al
ready dead. felt her pulse, and knew
it. Whilst I was doing this I said my
prayers, and thanked the Lord that he
had PERMITTED me thus to glorify his
naIe."
The trustees ofthe institution are in
vestigatiDg the matter. The deceased,
Mrs. Strong, and also Mrs. Jameson, are
respectfully connected, but for some time
have been hopelessly insane.
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A SCENE occurred near our office on
Sunday evening, which, trivial and unim-
portant in itself, yet attracted much notice,
and elected many remarks from specta-
tors and passers by. A colored nurse had
seated herself on the door step adjoining
our office, to rest her young chsrge-an
interesting little girl of some three or four
years. The child, wearied with its prone
nadings, and overcome by the sultry heat,
sat down at first beside the nurse, but
soon reclined her head on the nurses lap,
and thus went to sleep; the nurses arms
reposing on her in official tenderness and
protection. The negro nurse, too, soon
fell asleep-ior any one who knows the
negro nature, knows that to be still and
awake at the same time, and especially in
summer, is almost impossible with them.
In this position, which was maintained for
sorue time, they presented most interest
ing tableau-the young child reposing
trustfully and confidently, and shining
" like a jewel on an Ethiop's arm," or a
delicate miniature contrastingly set in a
dark ground, while the nurse slept on, still
preserving her sitting posture, and ever
and anon, by an instructive and unconsci-
Gus motion, betraying her sleeping sense
of the child's presence. We thought it an
illustrative type of the relations that hap
PLY exist between the two races under our
institutions. The negroes watching over
and protecting the infancy of the race to
which in turn they look for protection and
security.-Char. Cour.
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Keeping Folks in Meeting.

WHEN Mr.. Moody-Hankerchief Moody
was on a journey in the western part Of
Massachusetts, he called on brother in
the ministry, on Saturday, thinking to
spend the Sabbath with him, if agreeable,
The man appeared very glad to SEQ him,
and said
81 should be very glad to have you
stop and preach for me tomorrow but
feel ashamed to ask YOU"
"Why, what is the matter 7" said Mr..
Moody.
"Why, our people have got in such a
habit of going out before meeting is closed,
that it seems to be an imposition on a
stranger
"If that is all, I must and will stop and
preach for you," was Mr.. Moody's re-
ply.
When the Sabbath day came, and Mr.
Moody had opened the meeting and named
the text, he looked around on the assem-.
bly, and said
"My hearers, I am going to speak to
two kinds of folks to-day, saints and sin
ners. Sinners, l am going to give you
your portion first, and would have you
give good attention.
When he had preached to them as long
as he thought best, he paused and said
"There, sinners, have done with you
now you may take YOUR hats and 90 out
of the Westinghouse as soon as you
please"
But all tarried and heard him through.
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THE LANCASTER LEDGER

to about four inches in width, and wind
around the naked throat Of the patient,
and then take about half a pound Of clean
dry cotton batting, and tie it over the
napkin so as to retain the animal heat
Give the patient plenty Of cold water to
drink. and cover it up warm in bed. The
cough will cease; the patient will sleep
all night, and awake well in the morning.
Wash it in cold water, and dress as usual.
There is no danger of taking cold, and
the dreadful effects of emetics are all avoid.
ed. We have tested this remedy by at
least twenty trials within the past five
years, and it has never failed. 1t is equal
ly efficacious in quinsy, if taken when the
disease first manifests itself; as it is also
in any other inflammation of the throat.
In trying the experiment, don't take it
into your head that flannel, or an old
stocking, or some other substitute, will
answer in the place of the cotton. Dry
cotton wool, and plenty of it. is perfect
non-conductor of animal heat, and hence
it is the best article and only sure reliance.
-Buf: Erp.
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TIE Sumter S. c. Black River Watch

TIE Sumter S. c. Black River Watch
man, Of the Sd inst, says:
After short, but violent attack, death
has taken from our midst, Thomas MCGEE,
one of the surviving members of the Pal
metto Regiment, and his friends have per-
formed their last sad office, and committed
his remains to the silent tomb. He died
on Thursday afternoon last, at about three
o'clock. He fought through the bloody
campaign in Mexico, with a soldiers cour-
age, and returned among the few who
were fortunate enough to reach their
homes again, after the "battle was o'er."
He has, since that time been residing in
our town; but his spirit has fed to that
world where sound of "battle never comes" /"
and his earthly remains reposo beneath
the forest oak, where We sincerely hope
the "tread of armies will never be heard"
Peace to his ashes.
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Bnnlurolls.

A EAST" AeE.-The following is too
good to be lost. 1t illustrates one of the
pecuiarites of the "fast age"
An old lady in Cincinnati had a large
quantity OF bacon to ship to New Orleans
where she was going herself, to buy sup
plies She stipulated whith the Captain Of
steamer that he should have her freight
provided he would not race during the
trip. The Captain consented, and the old
lady came aboard. After the second day
out, another steamer was seen close
astern with which the Captain had been
racing all the time) and would every now
and then come up to the old lady's boat
aud then fail back again. The highest
excitement prevailed among the passengers
as the two boats continued for nearly a
day almost side by side. At last the old
lady, partaking Of the excitement, called
the Captain and said, "Captain, you amt
going to let that thar old boat pass us,
are youl" "Why, l shall have to madam,
as agreed not to race" "Well, you can
just try it little, that won't hurt" "But,
Madam, to tell you the truth, I did"
"Gracious! but do try it little more-see,
the old boat is almost even with u.s." and
loud cheer arose from the passengers on
the "old boat" 81 can't raise any more
steam, Madam" as all the tar and pine
knots are burntup" "Good gracious, what
shall we do; see, the old boat is passing
us. Is there nothing else on board that
will make steama" Nothing, Madam
eh, eh, as if a new idea struck him ex-
cept your bacon" Throw in the bacon"
shrieked the old lady, "throw in the bacon,
Captain, and beat the old boat"
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Simple Cure for Group.

IL a child is taken with the Group, In
stantly apply cold water, ice water il pos
sibie, suddenly and freely to the neck and
chest with a sponge. The breath will
instantly be relieved. So soon as possi-
bic, let the sufferer drink as much as it
can then wipe ii dry, cover it up warm,
and soon . quiet siumber will relieve the
PARENTS anxiety, and lead the heart in
thankfulness TO the Power which has Civ
en- to the clear, gushing fountain such medi-
cal qualities.
We publish the above for the purpose
OF bearing witness to tho efficacy Of the
remedy, "with q slight VARIATION" We
have repeatedly, in our family, arrested
attacnof this terrible disease upon child
who psubject TO very violent and stub
bornHams OF the disease, by the following
sinnhlsausthod !: At the fra symptoms Of
tas diseaee, wet napkin o. towsl, folded
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JUDeE O'NEALL IN NEW YoRK.-The
Judge was flatteringly received at meet
ing of the sSons," and addressed them in
his usual foIicitious manner. The Herald
says:
AThe address, which was racy with an
ecdotos and tales, told immensely on the
audience, who were suffocated at times
With laughter at,his ludicrous accounts.
The ceremonies concluded by further sing.
ing. The Rev. Henry Ward Beecher
Eths notorious AbolitionstJ was advertised
% 20 present and to mako an address,
but did not appear
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HOBENSA CRS LIVER PILLS

No part Of the system is more liable 10
disease than the LIVER, it serving Ms
filterer to purify the blood or giving the
proper secretion TO the bile so that any
wrong action of the Liver affects the other
important parts ofthe system, and results
variously in Liver Complaint, Jaundce, Dys.
pepsia, &c, We-should therefore watch
every SYMPTOM that might indicate wrong
action Of the liver. These Pills being com,
posed Of Roots and Plants furnished by na-
ture to heal the sick, viz: lst An EXPEC
TORANT, which argments the secretion
from the pulmonary mucus membrane, or
promotes the discharge Of secreted matter
I'd. An Alternative (which changes in
some inexplicable and insensible manner the
certain morbid action of the system. Sd A
TONIC, which gives tone and strength to
the nervous sy stem, renewing health and
yigor to all parts Of the body. 4th. A CA
THARTlC, which acts in perfect harmony
with the other ingredients, and operating on
the bowels, and expelling the whole mass of
corrupt and vitiated matter, and purifying
the blood whicl destroys disease and restores
health.
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LEoNARp,s FLAvoRING Ex.

LEoNARD'S FLAvoRING Ex.
TRACTS, namely, Lemon, Vanilla, Rose,
Peach, Orange, for Cakes, Puddings.
Pies, Custards, Creams, Ioes, &c., are
very choice, and exceedingly convenient.
Housekeepers should never be without
them. Those who delight in tho de-
icious flavor and exquisite perfume Of
Fruits and Flowers, will fnd In these
Flsvoring Extracts all that they can
desire.
LEoNARDS LEMON SYRUP, being
made from FRuIr instead Of from Acids,
rs are all the ordinary kinds, is not only
far more pleasant but also more health
ful and wholesome, and makes the most
agreeable Of summer drinks.
LEONARD'S MUSTARD.-Those do.
sirous Of using Mustard that is not half
rice-aour, and wish IL perfectly PURE,
should try Leonard's Pure Mustard, aud
they will enjoy an article yery different
from what is usually called Mustard.
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One WAY OF CoURTING.-Not many
months ago, Duval, of the Claiborne Sou
therner, advertised for some nice young
woman who wanted to marry, to let the
fact be known at the Southerner Office
The result of which has been as follows:
Married, in Memphis, on the 9Th inst,
by the Rev. Geo. w. Coons, at the resi-.
dence of his brother, Geo. w. Duval, Esq,
Mr.. F. a. .Duval, editor Of the "Southern-
err" Claiborn, Ala, to Miss Mary III. daugh.
ter Of DR.. Cyrus Spooner, Of Lowell, Ohio.
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Wanted.

WANTED Immediately, physician who
never charged an exhorbitant fee a wo-
man who was never in quandary on the
LIST of May--a married man who always
went the straight way home-an omni-
bus driver who was never abusive mer-
chant who never thought Of business on
Sunday, and an editor whose chair was
cmphatically an easy one.
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A CENTENARrAN GoNE.-Mrs. Eliza
beth Dunlap, aged about one hundred
and nine years, as we have been informed,
died in this place on Friday evening last.
The deceased was well acquainted with
the circumstances attending Huck's defeat
in York district, and other occurrences con-
nected with the Revolutionary struggle,
and lived to an age not usually allotted to
man. Peace to the ashes of the yenerated
matrion.-- Winsboro Register.
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THE LIQUOR TRAFFIc.-A temperance
paper in New Orleans says that "Wolfe's
Scheidam Schnapps" is nothing but COM
mon gin; but the editor Of the N. Y. Day
Book, who processes to use the Schnapps,
says it is "first rate gin." We suppose,
therefore, that we may safely call it gin !;
and to know the real name of anything,
whether it is good or bad, is to gain a
great point.
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QusER LIBEL SUIr.--A libel suit, the
New York Herald says, is pending against
that paper, for having inserted paid adj
vertisement for servant 70 which were
appended the words, "no Irish need ap-
ply" some one having discovered that the
said words were libel against the char
ac.er Of the Irish people.
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To MAKE PRIME VINEGAR.-A cores
pondent of the Ohio Cultivator vouches
for the merit Of the following recipe for
making Vinegar:
"Take and mix one quart OF molasses,
three gallons of (rain) water and one pint
Of yeast. Let it ferment and stand for
four weeks, and thee will have the best of
Vinegar"
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PATENT MEDICINES, &C.
$500 HALLEN GE

WTHATEVER concerns the health and
w happiness of the people is mt all times
of the most valuable Importance. take it
for granted that every person will do all
in their power to save the lives of their chill
dren, and that every person will endeayor to
promote their own health at all sacri6ces.--
feel IL to be my duty to solemnly assure
you that WORMS, according to the opinion
Of tho most celebrated physicians, are the
primary causes Of large majority of Olsen
ses 70 which children and adults are liable (;
ifyou have an appetite continually changea-
BILE from one kind Of food to another, bad
breath, pain in the stomach, picking at the
nose hardness and fullness Of the belly, dry
cough, slow fever pulse irrcgular--remem-
Der that all these denote Worms, and you
should at once apply the remedy
HOBENSA CKS WORM SYRUP
An article founded upon scientific princi-
pies, compounded with purely vegetable sub
stances, being perfectly safe when taken, and
can be given to the most tender infant with
decided beneficial effect Where Bowel
Complaints and Diarrhea have made them
weak and debilitated, the tonic properties of
my Worm Syrup are such, that it stands
wothout an equal in the catalogue Of medi.
cines in giving tone and strength to the stom-
ach, which makes it an infallible remedy for
those afflicted with Dyspepsia. The aston
ishing cures performed by this syrup, after
physicians have failed, is the best evidence
of its superior efficacy over all others.
THE TAPE WORM
This is the most difficult worm to DESTROY
ofaii that infest the human system, 1t grows
to an almost indefinite length, becoming so
coied and fastened in the intestines and
stomach, affecting the health so sadly, as to
cause st. Vitus' Dance, Fits, &c, that those
afflicted seldom if ever suspect that il is Tape
Worm hasteRing them 10 m early grave In
order to destroy this worm n very energetic
treatment must be pursued. Itwould, there
fore, be proper to take to 8 of my Liver
Pills, 80 as to remove all distractions, that
the Worm Syrup may act direct upon the
worm, which must be taken in doses of 2
tablesPeonfnls times a day. These direc-
tions followed have never been known to fail
in curing the most obstinate case of Tape
Worm.
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From the South Carolinidn.
MOONLIGHT.

From the SCUM CdToHHtdW'
MOONLIGHT.
BY MRS. NJ. W. sTRATToN.
i fondly prize moonlit night
II sacred seems to be
For, oh, beneath its calm pure light
Past joys return to me.
Yes, when the gaudy day is gone
With all its toll and care,
The loved the lost, come one by one,
My lonely hours to share.
A fairy castle, too, l build,
Hope lights it brilliantly,
And one dear presence helps to gild
The fancied home for me.
And lovely does this sordid earth,
Beneath the moonlight seem,
Oh, life indeed were little worth,
Could we not sometimes dream.
Who does not love a moonlit night?
for whom has it no spell,
To re-illume some parted light
Some scene remembered well !
Yet there may be some crime stan'd soul
Who loves the murky night
The lightning's flash, the thunder's roll
And breads the pure moonlight.
And there may be some widowed one,
In sorrows tempest tost,
Who once that bright moon looked upon,
With the beloved and lost
And there is, too, the wearied wretch,
His day of labor DER,
He only cares his frame to stretch ..
In bed and toll no more
Yes, I do love thee, Queen of Night!
All joys ever knew,
Come thronging back in thy soft light,
And hope seems brighter too.
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DR.. O. M. JACKSON,
AT THE GERMAN MEDICINE STORE,
l20 ARCH STREET, PHILADELPHIA.
BITLESS.
BY

Their potcer orer the ADORE diseases is not
ercelied-if equGlLed-by any other prcpdrd-
IN many caees after skiiyul physicians hal
failed.
These Bitters are worthy the attention of
invalids. Possessing great virtues in the
rectification of diseases of the Liver and
lesser glands, exercising the most searching
powers in weakness and affections of the
digestive organs, they are, withal, safe GER
tain and pleasant.
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No sHrP made Of iron or pr,nelIed by
steam has ever, says the Journal Of Com
wesce, been struck by lightning,
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READ AND BE CONVINCED.
From the "Boston Bee"

From the "Boston Bee"
The editor said, Dec. 22d,
Dr. Hofdnd's Celebrated German Bitters,
for the cure of Liver Complaint, Juandice,
Dyspepsia, Chronic or Nervous Debility, is
deservedly one of the most popular medi-
cines Of the day. These Bitters have been
used by thousands, and friend at our elbow
says he has himself received an effectual and
permanent cnre Of Liver Complaint from the
use of this remedy. We are convinced that,
in the use Of these Bitters, the patient con-
stantly gains strength and viSor-a fact wor-
thy of great consideration. They are plea
SAINT in taste and smell, and can be used by
persons with the most delicate 81 siomachs with
safety, under any circumstances. We are
speaking from experience, aud to the afflic-
ted we advise their use.
"Scott's Weekly" one of the best Litera-
ry Papers published, said, Aug. 25:
DIR. Hofands German Bifers, manufac-
tured by DIR. Jackson, are how recommended
by some of the most prominent members Of
the faculty as an article of much efficacy in
cases of female weakness, As such is the
case, we would advise all mothers to obtain
n bottle. and thus save themselves much
sickness Persons of debilitated constitu-
tions will find these bitters advantageous to
their health, as we know from experience
the salutary effects they have upon weak
systems" 1
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LIVER COMPLAINT.

- = - ~ " " ul i ~ ~ u ~ -
JUANDICE, DYSPEPSIA, CHRONIC
OR NERVOUS DEBILITY, Dis
EASES OF THE KIDNEYS,
And all
diseases ari-
sing from disor-
5sFe3 Liver or S.SIi-
ach, such as Constipation,
Inward Piles, Fullness, or Blood
to the Head, Acidity Of the Stomach,
Nausea, Heartburn, Disgust for Food,
Fullness, or weight in the Stomach, sour
Pructations, Sinking or Fluttering at the
Pit of the Stomach, Swimming Of
the Head, Hurried, and difficult
Breathing, Fluttering ut
the Heart, Chokingor
suffocating sensa-
tons when in
lying pos
ture,
Dimness Of Vision, dots or webs before
the Sight, a.
Fevers and dull pain in the Heads Deicien-
cy or Perspiration, Yelowness of the Skin
Eyes, Pain in the Side; Back, Chest, Limbs,
&C., Sudden flushes of Heat Burning in the
Flesh, Constant imaginings Of evil and great
depression Of Spirits, can be effectually cnred
by =.s.e.
DIR. HOLLANDS
CELEBRATED GERMAN
u T1,TED