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MURIATED TINCTURE OF IRON.
FROM THE CHARLESTON NEWS.

FROM THE CHARLESTON NEWS.
feel very little inclination to obtrude my opinions and
especially my medical opinions the community through
the secular PRESS yet as many of my personal friends
and patrons have desired expression from in re-
gard to the Of the Murated Tncture of Iron in the
existing epidemic, cannot do otherwise than frankly
state through the medium of your paper that under
tain circumstances it is remedy of much value while
in the great majority Of the Of yellow fever such
have fallen under my observation notony bene
fca but absolutely injurious have given considerable
attention to the Of thsremedy because it
mended to the attention of the profession by the able and
accomplished Dr. JOHN BELL Of Philadelphia in erysipe-
las two years ago. Acting upon his suggestion tried
the remedy in that disease and had to be pleased
with its use when appropriately administered.
When scaratina prevailed in this city during the past
year used it in that disease with much success, and
published the more important in the Charleston
Medical Journal, concerning the analogy, in patholo-
gical point of vew quite striking between the pre-
sent epidemic and scarlet fever between the latter dis
ease and eryspeas suggested the remedy to Of
my medical friends before the present epidemic made its
appearance and used it in three prior the 18th
July last. In cases it proved valuable remedy,
but unless am very much mistaken it is not the par
tcuar preparation Of iron that should be used univer
sally.
Iron believe to be the very best remedy that the Ma
terra Medica offers in yellow fever; but it must be
borne in mind that it has several preparations and these
preparations may be used in conjunction with other
dies so as when udicously combined to meet all the in
locations for iron. do not believe in specifics in med
cine, in the ndiscrimnate of any remedy
combination of remedies in any particular form Of dis
Every practitioner must have met with in
which remedy of known efficacy in particular form of
disease, qunine for example, wholly inadmissibe
yet qunine is perhaps the very best periodic known
How them is it possible that the Murated Tncture Of
Iron is the remedy when in yellow fever the liver in one
case and the kidneys in another refuse to eliminate or
secrete the urine the bile? Would it not be in
accordance with reason to select preparation of
medcine-iron, if you please, in the first place-cacu-
lated relieve the other of these conditions and
not apply the remedy regardless Of these other
functional arrangements have kept such notes as the
Of business would allow of several the more
important cases Of yellow fever which have fallen under
nv observation with the treatment, &c., with view of
publishing them through medical journal.
III. L. BYRD, ND
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THE RECIPROCITY TREATY.


Although this Treaty, negotiated in Washington
during the past summer and ratified by the Senate
of the United States, has not received the formal
assent of all the British North American Colonies
required by its terms, yet its complete ratification
is considered so certain and SO much matter of
course by the British Government that the first step
has been taken by it to give effect to the benefcent
objects of the compact and this first step is for US,
the most important of all being that relating to the
Fisheries. We had understood through private
channels, some days ago, that the English Govern
ment had sent out orders to the Admiral on the
station to withdraw from the fishery waters the
naval forces stationed there for their protection,
and open to American fishermen the full and equal
enjoyment Of fishing privileges on all the fishing
coasts of North America in common right with
British subjects. This important information was
announced in the official paper yesterday, and we
able, therefore, to congratulate the country on
the first fruit of great measure of peace and inter-
national advantage; one which but short year or
two ago looked SO unlikely for happy settlement,
and in the present accomplishment of which all
who have been concerned or instrumental deserve
the public thanks
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The CHOLERA IN VIRaISA.-We regret to learn that
the cholera has made its appearance in Martinsburg,
Virginia. and has assumed most fatal character. In
the short space of three days twenty-five deaths occurred
IN that little town, scarcely numbering three thousand
inhabitants. The disease is not yet arrested. Among
its victims was Col. EDMUND P. HuNrRR, who, having
contracted the seeds Of disease at Marnsburg died
the Berkeley Spring, Bath after illness of few
hours Col Hunter lawyer Of high reputation in
that section of his State and from the honest rankness
and manness of his character had for himself a
host of friends whose deep regrets mnge with the
of his bereaved family his untmey fate For
eral years representative in the Legislature of Virginia.
he extended his reputation for talent, and gained from
all who knew him the esteem which is the reward
of sound intellect and on honest heart-Sentinet
GAetter in the Baltimore Sun, dated at Martinsburg
on Tuesday states the deaths thrtyeight including
those who died in the and those who left after the
disease made its appearance and died elsewhere
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RAILROAD ITEMS.

The Ohio and Mississippi Railroad is doing immense
passenger business Last week their trains carried
passengers for whose fare the receipts ST. 1885, being
on average Of $50 passengers and $500 per day.
Burlington Qowa) is rapidly growing in population,
wealth. and Importance Railroads are destined to make
it of the most important cities the Upper Misss
sppi. The Burlington Telegraph of the 9th has the
cheering that the iron is all contracted for to lay
the remainder of the road between that city and Gales
burg, Q and says that paper, there is nothing
delay in the receipt of the rails to prevent connexon
with Chicago within the next sixty days"
The Mississippi and Missouri Railroad which is to con-
meet the Mississippi river at Burlington with the Mis-
souri, the mouth Of the Platte, viii place Burlington
on the " Highway of Nations
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Out,oard bound; achere piU the Voyage end !?


CORRESPONDENCE OF THE JOURNAL OF COMMERCE.
WASHINGTON, SEPTEMBER IL.
The California rumor Of the contamination of treaty
for the annexation of the Sandwich Islands with the
United States is not yet confirmed but is known that
the Administration have been for time expecting
to receive such treaty They have spared pains to
bring about the result and the time is favorable in
of the present engagements of Great Britain
and France, that they will probably succeed in it.
In pursuance of the same line of policy the Admins
traton looking to commercial interests in the West
dies, have doubt effected arrangement for the
of the excellent port the Dominican side of Hayt
for commercial and military marine 1t does not
follow however, that to acquire and San
Domingo creating thus couple of free negro States
but it probable that certain kind Of dplo-
matte intercourse is to be established between the United
States the Dominican Republic which, though Spanish
American is almost rs black the Haytien French.
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ANN EX ALTON.

In reference to the late rumor, received by way
of California, that the annexation of the Sand
witch Islands is now point there determined upon"
the New York Express remarks that "under our
habit of annexation it will become very difficult to
refuse any territory island or State rendered to u.s.
Besides in the case of the Sandwich Islands, its po-
stion upon the great Pacific, on the highway of
Northern commerce, will soothe the Northern mind
in the general resistance that exists here against the
extension Of our partnership government, and the
sharing of that partnership with such commercial
position"
The Express is not in favor of the general policy
of extension and annexation, if States to be made
of the new acquisitions. There is no end Git says)
to the system when once begun. The very neces-
sty that makes the Sandwich Islands necessary
makes more necessary Japan. Holding Cuba,
Hayti Jamaica, all the West India Islands ought to
be ours. We thus take astep, we mean to say, that
imposes upon grand armies, grand fleets, and the
maintenance of them all by US; for it is obvious
that, as we step off our own continent to face the
world, we must have navies and armies such as that
world has 1t will not do to have the Sandwich
Islands and Cuba without the military and naval
power to keep them, in war as well as in peace If
once in the Union, the flag Of the Union must al
ways protect them. 1t is a very different thing,
then, annexing Cuba or theaSandwich Islands, from
annexing territory we can reach without going
over the water Besides, these countries are al
ready settled the people are there their territory
is not wilderness; and hence there is no reason,
if we extend over them protection, that we should
share with them to the extent of enabling them to
make laws for us, and to compel ourselves to be
subject to them There is no reason for taking the
Sandwich Islands and giving each two Senator'S in
Congress, or Cuba, and giving it two Senators in
Congress; because that would, in the smaller and
higher branches of Government, be making such a
State as New York share government equally with
the Sandwich Islands and with Cuba, full of aliens
and foreigners to us, with of blood nor of
our kith or kin We do not think that such peo-
pie are entitled either then to share equally with
us, or, if we should thus share, that should gain
any thing but bad government by, the equality of
the division"
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LEGAL DECISION AFFECTING HoTELs.-A question as to
the right of eectment by hotel keepers decided in the
Boston Police Court on Friday last Mr. Weston Merritt
Of the landlords of Wilders HOTEL arragned for
assault upon Mr. Augustus c. Blodgett Mr. Blodgett
formerly boarded at the hotel but having some difficulty
with the landlord he changed his quarters and
dered never to enter the house again few days ago.
however, he went there for the purpose of examining the
register to see if acquaintance had arrived when Mer
rift attempted forcby to put him out and inflicted
him several blows The counsel for defence argued that
the complainant having been previously warned not to
enter the house, had right to remain and his being
there trespas and consequently the defendant
justified in his doings The Court held that the premises
being public house. every body had right to enter,
provided no trespass committed therefore the eec
ton Of the complainant was unlawful and the defendant
was fined So and COSTS
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FEARFUL MoRrALIry.-The Hartford Times Of the 9TH
announces the following deaths in single family from
cholera Patrick Dillon two weeks since, was attacked,
but recovered few days after his wife died. then two
daughters, then q nephew, and then his mother One
daughter and son escaped.
The Rochester Democrat gives the names of German
famiy-husband, brothers, children sonsn-aw, &c.
twelve of whom were swept off within few days, at the
mouth of the Genesee river The mother Of the family
the only survivor.
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LOCAL ITEMS.

The passing visit Tuesday Of the remnant Of the
Baltimore Defenders" on their way to Alexandria,
an event Of interest in many respects 1t brought back
many thoughts Of by-gone days, "both pleasant and
mournful to the SOUL" and it brought together many
friends who had not met for years
The Defenders under the command Of Gen. An
rHoNY MnTENBERGER and numbered but few more than
hundred men, out Of the thousands who forty years ago.
calamity assembled at their countrys call TO repel it's
invaders.
The Defenders met the Depot at IL o'clock by
the Washington Light Infantry under Capt CARRSGToS
and by the Old Soldiers Of the War of 1872 under Col
JOHN s. WILLIAMS and the Young Soldiers of the War
with Mexico, under Capt. JAMES e. STUART Captain
PHILIP BARTON KEY (son of the author Of the Star
Spangled Banner) was also there. The Alexandria Re-
cepnon COMMITTEE were present, but did not feel them
selves in charge Of their guests until they reached the
steamboat.
The Veterans, after partaking of some Refreshments
were escorted to the residence Of Capt KEY where they
were entertained in most hospitabe manner
At about II o'clock they resumed their march towards
the Alexandria steamboat, where Capt j. W. AsHBY with
his fine company the Mount Vernon Guards were ready
to receive them They then passed on in the steamer
George Page, accompanied by the Washington Light
Infantry and Mount Vernon Guards, to Alexandria
Here, approaching the wharf, they saluted by
artillery, and taken under escort by the Mechanical Ar
tllery Capt. DUFFY, and the companies before mention
ed After parading through the principal thoroughares
they halted before the Marshall House, where they
welcomed in most eloquent strains by the old orator.
g. W. p CUsTIs, Esq. They then proceeded to Sarepta
Hall, where left them enjoy the unsnted hospi
talities of the Alexandrans.
The OLD DEFENDERS, are happy to learn, with the
exception of few who remained with friends in WASH
ington) reached their homes safely Tuesday night,
much gratied with the reception given them at Aexan-
dria and on the route E
No LIQUOR LAW FOR WASHINGTON One branch Of our
City Councils has been laboring very assduousy from,
time to tme to block out something in the shape of
prohibition restraining law in regard the sale Of
sprtuous liquors Upon testing the details it was found
mpracticabe for the present frame any act which
would be likely to bae the ingenuity Of the thirsty or
quiet the cravings of the sick man and the bill was
therefore lost-yeas 8, nays H. Let have instead
the efforts of the influential and the good and let
enforce precept by example. ~"
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The Pacific Railroad question being still an open
one, and likely to engross attention at an early
period of the next session, we have availed our
selves Of dearth of general intelligence to present
to our readers the speech of Mr.. Brooks, Of South
Carolina, in the House Of Representatives. Besides
the fact that the subject one Of general interest
we may very justly say that Mr.. B. has given illus
trations and arguments which well deserve re-
spectful consideration. ..~ .."
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The Funeral of Mrs. ELIZABETH BENTON, wife of the
Hon. THOMAS II. BENTON, took place Tuesday afternoon
from her late residence street. Her illness was of
several years duration. Col Benton is at this time
the State of Missouri. Gen. Henderson, Gen. Jesup,
Hon. R. II. Stanton of Kentucky, Hon. Mr.. Ashe, Mr..
seaton, Commodore MoCauey, Hon. Mr. Singleton, and
F. p. Blair acted as pallbearers. Among others who
followed the remains to the tomb the President Of
the United States and all the members Of the Cabinet
Sentinel.
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MISS DIX AND Mr.. CoLLINs.-When Miss DIX called to
pay her passage to Europe the clerk handed her
cept saying that Mr.. Collins had directed him to take
pay from her. On board the vessel she found the best
accommodations provided for her. On rendering her
thanks Mr. Collins he told her that he proud to
be able individual to repay portion of the debt
which the nation owed her. Miss Dix, with that dsn-
trested benevoence which has characterized her whole
lfe immediately invested the money thus saved in life
insurance Of 1000 for the benefit of the Insane Asylum
at Trenton, IN. Jl-Nepark Adpertiser
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CRIME IN New YoRK.-The semi -annual report of the
Chief of Police of the City of New York shows that the
whole number of arrests by the police for the six months
ending the 3lst of August % ITO, being an in
the previous six months of 1913 OF these
As were murder cases; rape 20; keeping disorderly
houses Il; forgery So; burglary 115; intoxication
65Ss; grand larceny 572 petit larceny 1850; perjury
Is picking pockets lGs; assaults and battery 1906
The arrests the Sixth Ward alone foot up nearly
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Blown UP-The Petersburg Express states that while
Mr.. D. Butts jr was cunning in the marshes off Port
Waltha Saturday. the contents Of his pouch (abou
pound Of powder took FIRE and exploded, sending
him spinning feet into the air The injury done
him is very serious his right eye is rendered useless
his face burnt his chest and shoulder bruised and both
his hands badly mutilated.
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LAMESTABLE ACCIDENT AND DEATH.-We are panied 10
learn that the only surviving child of JOHN LYLE Esq,
Of Fayette county, Ky aged about thirteen or fourteen
years. was accidentally killed at his fathers residence on
Saturday last In passing between an oxcar ana the
corn crib the started and crushed him IN sucn
manner as TO cause his death in very few minutes This
affecting dispensation falls with terrible severity upon
the bereayed parents Of this promising and interesting
YOUTH who was the last Of their children LETT them
Lexington Observer.
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Missouri LEaIsLATuRE-The Jefferson City Examiner
says that final returns received and that the next
Legislature of that State win stand, Wings co. Demo-
Gratis, 60, Benton Democrats, Al Mr.. PHELPs's MAORI
ty (oficia Johnson in the sixth district is co.,
The Wings of the district generally voted for Mr. Phelps
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PERU.-Late advices from Peru very unfavorable
to the Government its troops having been badly defeated
Arachucho by the forces of Gen. Castillo. So con
fdent he of final that he had already dstr
bued invitations for grand ball to be given in the
Presidents palace ut Lima
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THE MAINE ELECTION.

The accounts received last night from the Maine
election are of the same complexion as those pub
lished yesterday. The Democrats have suffered a
Waterloo defeat The following is the vote for
Governor in ITO towns
For Morrill,, the " Fusion candidate ,524
heeu' wing i,zoo
rafris' Democrat.....
Cary, Anti-Temperance. 1882
Of the above candidates. Mr. REED is q thorough
Wing, and all the rest are Democrats, of different
shades of opinion. Most of the Wing votes appear
to have been cast for Mr.. MORRILL,.
The following paragraphs, copied from the Albany
Argus into the Journal of Commerce, (both of them
being Democratic journals correctly define, we
think, the position Of the respective candidates:
Ex-Governor ALBION K PARRIs, a veteran Democrat,
may be considered the regular Democratic candidate fer
Governor Yet the Convention which placed him in nomi-
nation, with lamenable tmidy, refused to pass any
resolutions whatever, and in the language of his
friends, he is bound by platform" Gov PARRIs is
understood be favorable to the Nebraska enactment
yet has himself assumed the ground that candidate for
the Governarship has business with national ques
ton, and has utterly declined, though solicited by
influential party friends, to make declaration OF
opinions.
Hon. SHipPAED CARY is the distinctive anti Maine Law
Democratic candidate, running upon that special ISSUE
with the quite evident result of defeating the regular De-
mocratic candidate. ~
Hon. ANON MORRILL, is the Maine Law, Freesoi, and
Fusionist candidate and viii most probably be sup
ported by hc majority Of the Wings, although he has al
ways heretofore been classed as Democrat
Hon. Isaac REED Is the old line Wing candidate, ans
-.
drawing from the Democratic ranks the other from the
Wing.
The returns are given from only one Congressional
district-the fifth, now represented by the Hon.
ISRAEL WAsHBURN, Wing. That gentleman is re.
elected by majority reported at upwards of 1000
votes. ---- ---n =
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On Thursday evening the sheds and round Of
the New York Central Railroad at Rochester were destroy
ed by fire. together with locomotives worth $4,000
each The building valued at S2O O0O Two freight
cars loaded with -four, consumed on the track
About 800 cords Of wood also destroyed The total
loss is estimated at about $50 000
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A boy reported to have been drowned one day last
week. by the upsettng of boat in the harbor Of Port
land returned home late in the evening after his parents
had mourned him dead There was joy in that house.
hold He escaped by swimming to small island. Tive
Of his companions persisted.
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GREAT RAILROAD spEKD.-A few days ago the Buffalo
Express train the New York and Erie railroad from
susquehannah to HOrnesville l42 miles, in 160 minutes,
including stops
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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
POLITICAL REVELATIONS.

yhesc arc the times which try the consciences Of
politicians; these are the days in which language is
ased as was the poetic garb, for the purpose Of
~ halfconcealing half-dscosng;" these are indeed
the moments when it would seem that to speak at
all is to dssemble, and when "SoftShell' and
Hard Shelf troubles give rise to all sorts of in
gcnious devices to WOO and to win both branches of
the ccnfding and susceptible Democracy.
The New York Times, in its synopsis, affords the
reader fair idea Of the pith and marrow Of Mr.
ABIJAH MAINS letter to Mr.. LUDLOW. But the
letter itself is rich in its revelations and char
acteristic of the straightforwardness of Mr. MANN,
whom most of our readers recollect in Congress
some ten fifteen years since, that we cannot with
hold it. 1t is part Of the history of the times
which may hereafter be needed in unravelling and
illustrating the mysteries Of New York politics.
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The accounts received last night from the Maine
election are Of the same complexion as those pub
lished yesterday. The Democrats have suffered a
Waterloo defeat The following is the vote for