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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-12
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CELEBRATED PANACEA
- FOR THE CURE OF N -l,lr.|
.LNCIP.ZENT K CONSUMPTION.

FOR THE CURE OF -ffItsf
i:LNCIPzENT{ s3CON,SU1LPT ION. {
sCRoFULA, GENERAL DEBILITY, WHITE SWELLING
RHEUMATISM, DISEASES OF THE LIVER AND SKIN, a,
an . AND ALL DISEASES ARISING FROM IMPURITIES
=; a.. OF, THE MOOD, d EFFECTS OF MERcuRY.f
q has been for more than thirty
extraordinary cresor certificates of which refer
p hs may
give the particulars OF ghtfu for general pub
scroula and incurabIe by Physeiansp VIII
has h ai the Iss Y ga
most physicians and other eminent persons
W. Gibson, M. D., Prof. Surgery; Pa. University.
Haienune MOTT, NJ D. Prof OF Surg N. Y. University
1o hs sa Pa Pa S Sniysrsity
T. PSrks A. p; Pres't College % Physicians. Phiia
e ssSsas
GRpma9, Member Royal College Surgeons, London
Gsas5s British
And also, the wonderful cures eheetd by swatms Pan.
ases have for many years made invaluable remedy
being Innocent preparation. may given 70 the
The retail price has been reduced to si,5o per bottle,
BEWARE OF IMPOSITION.
Swaim,s Panaeeais inroupd bottles fuited Longitude
na with ~ iiSqg ,fsEz se9 e. 81
having name Of AS SWIM stamped on the seal.
e. ss s9f
geomstrie lathe work comprising ming diaerent dies
which have been turned the exclusive use Of the pro-
s
a'e VIM S STs1. ssSgRy.ga. sesgsss;n
valuable Family being approved rom.
organs Worms Cholera MorSas, Fs.
yer and Ague Bleeding Piles, Sick Headache, DEL $c-
See the Pamphlet (Which had gratis1 accompany:
& Sais i ,swktM;s 1ARoRAToRY THE
and sold by an the Druggists in the Unte
i,.s'T'.ss.s3 CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC ,iiss
Persons Wishing obtain the genuine Pal
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-12

MORE OFFICIAL RAscALIrY.-An individual call
ling himself S. j. F. Levy alias French, has been
arrested at Atlanta, Ga, on suspicion of having
robbed the United States mail. On his arrest, he
confessed The robbery, and delivered up some four
thousand dollars of The money: He was employ
ed as a special agent of the Post Office depart
ment. '.t'" '''ii s'-'F ,..",- -
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-12
n.The London Times states that W hen Geo,

G'The London Times states that when George
the Il came from Germany to this country, he put
his head out of his carriage window and thus adj
dressed the populace which was cheering him--"I
am come for all your goods intmating, ss far as
bis bad English would enable Linn TO convey his
meaning, for the benefit which he intended 10 con-
fer on the people; but sarcastic rogue in the
crowd, interpreting tie expression literally, shout
ed out, eyes, have no doubt of it, and for our
ehattels alsol'
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-12

B-The resolution introduced into the City Counn-
Gil to sell the three thousand shares of the Balt-
more and Ohio Railroad Company, owned by the
city, has had the effect TO depress the stock to the
extent of 80 per share. The decline was however
caused by. the erroneous impression thatthe stock
would be forced upon the mar ct, whereas the
resolution gives the register ample time to dispose
sold. -. .a.tl =. ]. L-LlEs ! -
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-12

1--we see it stated that the most lucrative of
our consulships that at Panama, viii CHI is rated
at between thrty.five and one hundred thousand
dollars per annum. Havana is next, then Liver
pool, and afterwards i'll order come Buenos Ayres,
Matanzas, Havre. Alexandra, and Hong Kong, or
Canton. I he commercial agency al ST.. Thomas,
Danish West India Islands, is said to be worth
from six TO ten thousand dollars year0 e''
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-12

rGJWhy is MIS-. Stowe evidently an adlnrer of
the poet Akensidea Because she shows bye Uncle
,"Pleasures of Inauguration" ,{ is a." d3,a
h., The youngster who perpetrated the above va
mosed Immediately after directing our attention to
it, or we would have given him an aching side
N. o. Pieayine. 2 : bEt5 Sut1qa Iiatia
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-12
uspeaking of the late "a. accident on the rail

road. the Catholic Mirror says. '.5 is@
Five Sisters of Charity have been in constant at
tendance upon the sufferers. Onth 9th ultimo,
one of the Directors of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company applied TO the Sisters at the
lntirmary in this city for assistance, and three im
medlately left for Cumberland, and two from En-
metsburg, making five Sisters ofCharity that have
been IN constant attendance on the sufferers since
the 9th ult. ri lsiFE fIg
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-12

Staining me Ski,
REMOVAL,

HAVE removed my wholesale stock of DRY GOODS
AND NOTIONS, to the four story brick building
No. 117, N1ain Street, e
west side, between Monroe and uniou streets, where
viii be prepared with an cary and extensive Spring
Stock direct from Importers and manufacturers, which
would be pleased to have my Old friends and customers
TO call and examine. tt ? 20 80
teb4 WIN. T. sELBY.
nL q. Aetea5 will be found at the above establish,
iient. where ho awaits his old friends.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-12

q TIE GREATEST WoRk OF ARr.-The Gret Pyfaa!-7
mid in Egypt is 800 feet in height and its base
covers thirteen acres. Its weight is estimated at
six millions of tons, and its erection would occupy
5000 men tewenty years. fit was broken u p, the
materials would rear wall around the whole
empire Of France ten feet high and two and half
feet.thick. " ~ -
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-12

Locoaorfvrs. The best Locomotive in .the
world, the Boston Times SAY IS the s.histler,,'
running on the Western Railroad. It weighs 49,
500 pounds. outside connections. has two pair Of
from Boston to New York, 2s6 miles. in FIVE hours
lsti Norris, the world renownedm achnist of Phila
delphia. citing a'locomotige for the Mail
iietta and. Cincinnati which Capt. Kenne.
lated to run from Wheeling to Cincinnati, over the
76-pound combination rail. in fDe hours, making
four stoppages on the roai.-Scioto Gag.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-12

q UIA letter dated January 81, from correspon-.
dent of the Tribune, at Melbourne, Australia, in
forms us that Mrs. Meagher,t wife of theNescaped
Insh exile, had taken her departure in the ship.
by Bishop Wilson, of Van Dieman' S Land-Ne1o
York Tribune. Ftlt~n ~ SIS p4IGlss 80. ~,
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-12

q, There were symptoms of a serious disturbance
at the Gavazzi lecture against Roman Catholicism,
at the Broadway Tabernacle, on Wednesday even
ing. Stones were flung into the Hall, through the.
ken precautions 10 prevent recurrence Of the out
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-12

HARD AND SoFr SHELLs-Will some New York
paper have the kindnes to inform us outside barba-
rians the exact difference that exists between
"hari she'll" and ''soft shell" We are puzzled
Springfield Repttb. and Gazette. -
TIE be brief with our contemporary, will endea-
vor to solve the mystifcation he has fallen into;
from the completely of New York politics. These
terms date from the efforts made 10 reunite the Cass
andy Buren, Democracy of 1s4s, who were
known as Hun kers and Barnburners. Some diff
nculty attended this reunion which gave rise to
the use of new political epithe,s The difference
between Hard Stell and a Soft Shell is this: one
favors the execution of the Fugitive Slave Law,
and goes for distribution of the offices anon, the
Nationals, while the otherisa loud stickler for
Union anil Harmony. The Hards embrace the
Cass Hunkers of 1913 Of the National School Of
politics, while the Softs composed of the REM
nants of the Van Buren, and Adams party of 1s4s,
and such Hunkers as Secretary Marcy and Gov.
Saym Jur.--1rib4n -, e, ~ -
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-12

| lCorros-Col. John Pope, .of the ioaks plan
tation, about four miles from Memphis, who obtain
ed the gold medal at the Worlds Fair in London
for the best bale of cotton, has prepared a bale,
atNew York. Its of the "Golden Cotton va
riety. lel,,n.ssss..s lI5Its9I
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-12

10 the poteTs oFe third Dtstrct Virginia. for elect
ing Commissioner of the Board Of Public Works!
Gentie'nen-since declining again to Congr ess
have. unexpectedly received solicitations from various
parts of the third District become candidate for the
Board of Public Works If you think can be of service
to you in this position. you liberty 10 command
whatever OF ability may possess to PROMOTE fnhat con
ncction the best Interests Of my natl We State.
Most Respectfully,
''e H1 J. NJ. H. BRALE. .
House Of Representatires Feb II, 1853 :.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-12

1.-THE louisville Courier of the 4th inst. has
the following paragraph. The evil here complain
ed of is now effectually cured by the facilities
offered by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad: 20
ANNoYINe5 DELAYs ~ sFoRwARDlNo FREioHr,-
fumer> was delivered 10 the New York and Erie
Railroad line. to be forwarded 10 Raymond & PatE
ten of this city, all the way Cincinnati by rail-
road. These goods should have been receivedin
SIX or seven days but instead of that, nothing was
Gays from the time of shipment, when one Of the
boxes came to hand. On the 30th of March two
more boxes made their appearance, and onlthe slst
OF March, IN the unprecedented railroad time of
forty five days from New York, the fourth and last
box came safe to hand; the freight tom New York
to Louisville being $3.50 per hundred. Comment
Is unnecessary. These goods were ordered before
the opening of the Union line. 2ss0s 49,
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-12
Solid Daguerret,o,,Itv,l.pea.

THIS latest discovery is the wonder or the age The
picture assumes althe roundness soidity Or iie
4 also appears and in point Tie
nslng being Nature Is perfectly ocked to an iu
dividual hair. Taken. at WHITEHURST'S, over Camp.
oes Jewelry store baltimore street, city alti
nj rod In all Of his galleries, which may be IN
Mr. WrEHuRsr has the honor TO announce that he has
gst received letter from the President the United
states informing him of the award OF Medal, Certificate
and copy ofthe Jures reports at the World Fair Lon
4 /. rni,rl
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-12
Roard 90 Public Xvorrk....

Robert T. White, Esq, the present Senator from Lou
doun will be supported candidate for the office OF COM
missioner of the Board Of Public Works. in the
district of the state Mr.. White is gentleman of high
character, ability and intelligence having served
eral years in the General Assembly is familiar with the
system OF Public Works. - Z L-'Ai-5 MANY.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-12

"A steamboat load of Fonrerits, including.a beyyi
of strong minded women, went down to Keyport,
N. j., on Thursday, and celebrated on the grounds
of the North American Phalnrx the birthday Of
their patron saint, Charles Fourier. .miIIh
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-12
sP EgcIAL IN OFFICES.
b Perainn 1Inir DYe.

b Perainn 1Inir Dye.
THIS Dyeis warranted. according to directions
to ehange tho hair from any other color, beaifu
PERFECT JET BLACK,
FL I'm t&H WITHOUT
a4sa " Stainiag the Skin. b
Price, 80 cents per bottle. For sale by KELLs eALD
WILL Wholesale Agents, ami by WAN. r. MCKEE.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-12

BHon. Andrew Stevenson, DIVA. and Hon. J.
J. Crittenden, of Kentucky, are named among
The speakers TO be at The Rl convention, at
Montgomery, Ala. in May M saIAidis ssi
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-12

q "A KsorrY Po1sr.-A young lady says thatin a Z,
Watching match the vessels run omany knotsthat1
she should think that the result of the race must
be all ties. - 81 'laist Z af5.-'4i!asa
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-12

THERE'S NO USE IN TAKING Bro.
now GOT SONS of ts nv s:t.
and orr pTtss II, yheeiing They are
1Leome soon you wish TO get good ehoise: Bro
marie WI. Mol1S
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-12

aas - The JAPAN ExPEprTroN.-The Union gives an
emphatic contradiction to the rumor that the ad-
miaisration intended to countermand the Japan
expedition On the contrary it says the admins
tration is making every effort to give all proper all
s carrying out the important objects of the expe-
>. dition and in fulfilling the public expectation in
regard to it. The probability however, is that the
cannot be got ready for sea in time
Ewhileit. has been deemed necessary to Withdraw
the Vermont, for the reason, that if her crew Of 500
= mencould be obtained they would increase the
number of the force allowed by law to the navy,
sa which number is 1900 The force under Com.
lis :; Perry however, now assembling at Macoa, is
ssT deemed amply Efficient for the successful
plishment of the objects of the MISSION ~
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-12

uThe New York Times speaking of Mr..
soule's appointment as Minister to Spain, says,
that on recent OCCASION sa 4-s,aa. ~ -
Mr.. Soule declared that he would not accept
the Spanish Mission, except upon one condition,
and that condition he did not suppose the Admin
istration would grant. Upon being questioned as
to what it was, he replied that was that he should
hare unlimited po,oers for the purchase of Cuba
We infer, therefore, that Mr.. Soule is invested
with unrestricted authority 10 bargain for that isl
and. This is the object for which he goes
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-12

nRev. John McNamee, of the Catholic church
at Providence, R. l., died on the 26th ult.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-12

fj.wlsE & BRoTaER panuiacturers Of BS, ,tS
~ Grand and Square Pianos, request the spSt,st
uonOof female performers, to late and t3 ;nytu
the keys Of the same riano can be regulated ~ ~
SOFT TOUCH so as to suit the exact elasti5 atg
touch is OF tie first great importance. 1t we're nee
81 fine tone the keys arc not snseepuoie a.,sd5
instrument viii. remain uuinown Those WHO
avail themselves OF the best possible means OF
plano, should not fail to give this inventor ~.
See business circulars, which may be had "e'
age, BY addressing Manufacturers: vpoTHEE
mar2e BA L1iES-~
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-12
Hopkins &c FaIrchfId,
Merchant ATailors.
900 Rnlti,nnre !Str...

- -. Hll BALTIMORE,
INVITE the attention OF the citizens of yb...r.
extensive assortment OF cloths cassimeresl isotheit
ines selected with great care, from the Iates H se
READY MADE CLOTHING. t.g.A
On the second floor OF their store thew rs.r.
sortment Of elegantly finished clothing made h. a.
manu- ana cut In the most fas honabe stHle
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-12
g, Bird & Wilson,
WhoIesaie and Retail dealers IN hrl'''A'

= y y NO. lb9I BaHln0FeT SIeeI1
E,s-s}.I =. BALTIMORE, ...--
NV GUILD invite the attention OF purchasers yis ~
wv our city to call and examine our large so1k E
ies dress goods consisting ofpIan and oroadf s a
black mattiona silks, plaid silks, French BaIesss, .
awns and JACKIE nets, bayaderc robes, silk rssges e
de lanos, French Gfnghams, plain and enlod , ~
shaws, from $40 to $40, mantilas and capes, new i
cashmere shawls OF every variety, French emntUS'"
oENTLEMEN'sj FURNISHING GOODS; .,,.s
Cloths, eassimeres, yestings, eravats, handSei'nI
collars, gloves etc:4 : l4-tiS j,.,,.,.rk
housekeeping goods OF all kinds, including laEss -
Of staple and domestic goods Our stock conp ri II
nsst offered by any house in ihe si
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-12
-FANyGYI GOODS.
FREDK. FICKEY & SONS,

4AS4A44 * SSS4ASB
ri ~ Il $50 BALTIMORE STREET.
Importers of English, German end French FGag
IL a-tlIG Esr Goods, ~ rr-.F
HAVE now in store their Spring assortment Of PORT
IL Monnaies, Violins, Percussion Caps Aeeordeos
Tooth and Nail brushes, Rosewood and buffalo H T..
brushes Combs OF every description Cutlery, Fans but
tons'9 Perfumery; Fancy Soaps, Work Boxes, Je"e!
IN the Hosiery lire full assortment OF white, BTown
and mixed cotton hose, Lise, Thread and Silk hOs
Cotton hose of every description Isle Thread and SUI
hose of every descrpton, Cotton, Thread and SILK Cloves
RILEY q Stewaits Patent Thread, Cotton, Thread snu
etc. etc. no.
Dealers W i'll find stock the most extensive IN ths
our prices as low house in the The county,
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-12


7-T77=-T7T-->S--.
~ a'.s TIE WouNpED.-The Cumberland Journal of
Thursday states that thirteen Of the wounded by
the late railroad accident including the families
of Mr. Turner and Mr. Geise, have left for their
respective destinations during the past week. Six
remain at the Revere House, viz: Col. C. San
ders; of Shelbyvile. KY; George A. Tavenner,,
editor Of the Alexandra tva.) Telegraph c. F.
sl,isl Glice. formerly of Berkeley county, Va, but now
eof Wisconsin; Geo. Calvert, of Fauquer county,
stapq Va; Pr. Cadwalader, of New Albany Indiana,
Gardiner, brakeman. of Frederick city,
Maryland They are all doing well.
IA isasiss5 fl1Hia I'll
THE FRUrr PRosPEcr.-!The Cincinnati Com
sgs y.neroal of the 31st ult. says ,.ys,, '''.,
Tie rrospectfor fruit is decidedly favora-
tebler The air is cool enough 10 prevent premature
blossom ng, and at the same time it does moi chill
"a, the swelling buds. The community are to be con-
UPON the plump red faced apples and
fair, portly peaches the delicate skins Of whose
rosy cheeks nearly burs with ripe Juice, which are
TO drop from the bending. trees and find their way
eStolonr markets at the proper season. How the
20 eoftfagrant peach will tempt the lips of beauty
=; 90 how the teeth Of ruthless boys will mar The
at EsIsjoIly big aPpes4 And onr Catawba grapes
6t make wine for the gods, who can forget themi
"a tus Their racy clusters purple with generous blood
sA Be the great attraction in the food time that's
Essen d 81 -. = g. -. ,.-l 3 l,'s,s
AIoN1 Hon PRlcE OF WooL EuRork. Wool is rap
idly rising in England and on the continent The
London Times says Va 3M roe5
AT tue late public sales nearly all the stock then
London sold, and the warehouses are con-
eeluently beginning olook very empty The adj
na sssslf pices Germany the stock IS nearly
-T57+ steds and the consequence is that the next
already IN many cases, been contracted
ch higher prices than those OF last year.
lqdsfe, signofh S4%4<-+%++-$s-$Ss---- -.
aFa saigs ion Of 0n6ndag a3Indiahs have arrived
80, ,E solicit aid from the Churches to es-s
SSsSf 3 and missionary stations among
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-12

Fine Goods for Gentlsmen,s Wear.
Cowan's Tailoring und FURNISHING Store,
No. 157 Baltimore, ST., opposite The Museum.
80. lE5eif2 BALTIMORE, gt5
HAVING on hand large and varied assortment n,
IL spring and summer goods, respectfully invite ID.
S eho o. our Wheeling friends assuring them that y
Should our selections of fancy goods All 10 u.sttb.
taste OF our CUSTOMERS the articles may be returned
Tsk and cost as the constant aim OF this estabisn
'
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-12

o turn on youder form your eyes, ~ a3.sH,'
Oppressed with sorrow. and consumed in aighsi
Mark that pale brow, with streaming blood imbrued
Where Resignation blends with Fortitude;
Those lips IN Inward prayer that gently move,
THOSE eyes yet beamng with unconquered love;
The meek eomposule which those looks declare,
THAT hOly N M AM snv ifguii he ber
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PHILADELPHIA.

House Of Representatives., FEB. II. 1853.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-11-07
Spirit of the Press.

Saturdays Whig follows up the campaign which
continues as brisk as ever among the New York
Democrats. While the Free Soilers are determin-
ed to stand by the Administration so long as the
Administration stands by them, the Nationals are
carrying on the war with resolute and even des
perate spirit. After review of Mr.. Cooley's lei
ter, denunciatory Of the President, the Whig says
eve are distressed greatly that members Of the
Democratic family should be constrained to speak
thus of their own chosen President, 80 soon after
his elevationto the Chief Magistracy of the Repub
lie; but they ought to know best, and we shall let
them tell their own story, by giving the aforesaid
speech OF Mr.. Cooley at the earliest possible
time
The Enqnirer commends the address of Mr.. Ed.
munds in glowing terms, and advises that it be
studied by the fre-side, as it deserves, and that
every virginian, enlightened by it's wise sugges-
tions, resolve to do something by which he may
add to the strength and substantial glory of his be-
loved State
The Bulletin has spirited article on the "Shovel
and the Hoe Welike these practical editorials.
They are readable, and contain much that is use-
fuL
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-11-07
Quacks.

We took up, the other day, bound vol
ume ofold English and American newspapers,
the former bearing date before the American
Revolution. and the latter shortly after it.
On looking over the advertising columns we
were surprised to see how large a space in
them was appropriated to what are called
"quack medicines" The proportion of space
occupied by them was much larger than in
our modern journals. Indeed, there were
scarcely any other advertisements.
There is some consolation in finding that
'the good old times of which we hear so
much, snd in which the people were so much
wiser and more yirtuous than at present
were, after all, no better than they should be.
They were just as fond of cheating and being
cheated then as now. Patent Medicines has
been one of the weaknesses of human nature
for longperiod The redeeming trait about
them is the liberal patronage which is given
by the empires to the newspapers, thus help
ing to sustain the press and with it all the
great interests of society. But for this COM
pensating virtue, the quacks would have a
fearful reckoning hereafter. Retributive JUS
tice might compel each of them to swallow
as many boluses as he had administered to the
gullible public, a punishment which might
well make the boldest turn pale.