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The Opelousas courier., 1854-05-06
CHERRY PFCTORAL
F"r the apid Cure of
COtoiiS, COLDS, NOARSENESS,
BRONCHITIS, WiIOOPINC-COyCH,
GROUP, ASTHMA. AND
CONSUMPTION,

we invite the attention Of the Public to the Cc,4;
hcaeS Appended below, and beSpeak for them that
candid Consideration which their honest fiarknegs
deserves ~
men IN such stations AS many who voluntarily boar
"lIess 20 TIE efficacy ard value ofCHzRRY PecroRA1
90 AoI "a'Foiy sfde with Or d;st0rt facts Tor OYER
state Their convictions Judge them whethe. this is
moi the medicine to trust when YOU must hapa roI;f
tof the throat or lungs; Judge too, whether eyery
iahliy ought not to have it by them as safeCuard
aeaEio tie everywhere prevailing enemy which steals
Win laal frequency upon almost every flock and car
ues of the lamb from many home
jackson, {. H., Jackson City, O., goth Nov. 1852.
DR.. j. c. AVER
Sir-The CHERRY PICTORIAL is much inon;rad oc.
ter Several OF our best Physicians have used il three
Of them in their own case, ad always With tb bar
pest ehecs The numerous patent medicines ALWAYS
before them, lead to credulity in regard to everv
ne" remedy and It is only after undoubted evidence
OF value in any article, that anything Ike general
confidence can be excited
The unrVa!led excellence of this combination Of
agents I'm the CHERRY PEcToRAL, proved beyond
,"'h ny repeated tlal under their own observation
mas compelled medical men TO proclaim abroad its
usefulness. 1t is beyond all doubt the best general
remedy we have for the Pulmonary Affections of this
climate, at the same time sedative and expectorant
4 rare combination of properties
IN the hope that it will prove its own reward
subscribe myself Respectfully your obt. servt,,
JAS II. G. MILLER, H. D.
Allegan, Mich, 10th JAN, 1853.
DEAR SIR-No one, not one man, woman. or
hlld-can be found to deny that the GERRY PEcro.
Al Is all that it claims to be. There is mucb usad
this vicinity although not known until recently,
he community should know its virtues. {
Yours truly, JOHN R. KELLOGG, MD
et gentlemen otthe LegGt Profession mark this case.
D Williamsburg, L. l., Sept 3, 1852.
Prepared and sold by J. c. AVER, Lowell Mass /
old in opelousas by J. Posey and Hebrard L Lee
and al IN Washington by S. D. Alis G
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6 GPEL0OSAS
UNITED STATES MAIL LINE.
Though to Franklin in IS ToBrs.
YEYHE NEW UNITED STATES MAI

VHINHE NEW UNITED STATES MAIL
~ ROUTE from DonaldsonvilIe, termi-
mating at Washington, Parish Of St. Landyv Il
IS now complete, by stage coaches to Lake Verret
% miles from Donaldsonyille and ST aTfboat from
Lake Ferret to Berwick's Bay Pastersonyjils,
Centrevle Franklin, Chafenton Jcanneretts and
New Iberia, (nine miles below St. MartnsyilleI
distance 80 miles: and y tase coaches, from New
Passengers from New Orleans leave in the river
mail boats at 5 o'clock p. NJ, on MONDAYS.
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS: and will arrive
at DOna aldsonvile on TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS
and SATURDAYS in time for tie stages, at sig
O'Clock P. NJ.
For comfort, speed and satcty, passengers viii
find this route superior to all Others as no ro;,1
taken, and the delays and irupcdments Of the old
routes are entirely a2.ided
yINSoN & RATIER, Prqpr.stors.
may 14th, 1853
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EEzI S;0U2 Her.
CONDtTICNs.

subscriptloa, for one year, payable in advance
three tclas; II paid at the end CT the year. four dol
taIs No subscription will be received fox period
4ess than one year. A subscriber wishing 70 dis
contInue must give 'cittsH tje to that effect and
settle up al arrcGTages.
.EfUertssng:-F5r one square not exceeding the
space OF ten lines, dollar for the first insertion
aud fifty cents r each subsequent inse rton Longer
advertisements viii be charged accordingly.
III tue advertisements will be inserted in french
and english until ordered out or until the editors
shall Judge it convenient to discontinue the publi-
cation.
4 liberal deduction made on advertisements in
serted for long period
TO advertisement or subscription will be stopped
until all the arreacS are paid, unless at the option
Of the publisher
Noeteetion tickets other Jobs printed without
tne money or the person ordering them to be print
cd is 3 responsible person.
len dollars inad'anee will invariably be required
ior the announcement of candidates for office.
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FRANKLIN INSTITUTION,

Formerly Mr.. Oh. 1Aieueman's.)
I. FALADE, Principal.
Mr.: HoARE, Professor Of English.
= BVHlS institution bases its claims to the
- confidence of families, ON its good d.
rcctlon, the perfect order established, and the
aftectlonate care bestowed on each scholar
The English Language, taught by COM
petent Professor, is the object Of the strictest
attention.
TERMS
Boarders, for the Scholastic Year
of 10 1months, 3 1s0 no
Day Scholars, for same period, DO 90
Payable quarterly.
7. VALADE.
Opelousas, January 18th, 1854.
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N aT

1 LII persons that purchased property Il
{ : o. the sales Of the Estates Of Thomas a,,a
., Lary Gardner, deceased. viii please pav IS
II. snslr nsst 'rstaimentto Mr Robert BenaaereI
peaeslally Il they wish TO avoid costs.
~ = H1NCKLEY, Ada,s,assgynz0-.
"asaanton, April Goth, I854-2t.
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LEAVITT'S
Improved Portable 1TilI and Corn and
Gch Crushar,

FTTHE valuable improvement in Portable Mills
L adapted 70 the various Grinding and Crushing
purposes Of a Farm, which are now required and
found 80 profitable in the improved modes Of feeding
s:cck. 1t Is the Invention OF Mr. CH4RLEs LEayITT
OF Quincy, ILL.,, who obtained P2sa: thereon, in
Juy 1852. 49,
This Mill differs from those Of ordinary construc
tion in having the relative position of the grinding
surface reversed thatis. the external hollow cone
or conca"e grinder is made to revolve on the inner
or convex cone, which is itself stationary, and so
formed with an internal cavity that it NAV be rea
diiy and securely fixed on apost or an tree stunp
winch may stand convenient, and thus all exterior
framing as we'll as shafts or spindles are entiralv
dispensed with; and the lever to which the horses
are connected for giving the motion to the Mill, is
attached directly to the concave
ne adjusting apparatus is also simple and efTec-
fuai, and is worked from above without interfering
with the operation oftte Mill. By it the Mill is
mace capable OF ofaPpticaton 10 asyast range of mr.
poses as well as being made grind coarse or fine
as desned Among the uses to which this Mill is
aaapIea are the following: Smelling corn grinding
or orcrushing corn and cob together grinding meal
fIonl corn andeother grains
MS form o. Mill is simple in its construction
ana so lew IN It's parts, that it can be furnished at
very low price, when the value of the services il
performs is cons erred and for the same reasons it
Is durable and Unlikely y 10 get out OF repair
IL IS well known fact among Scientific Farm
erS mat one bnshe ofcorn ground is worth two in
she ear to feed logs cattle, and will fatten either
Iii one third less time
u ihis Mill has but lately been introduced in. |
to the State OF Louisiana, where it has met with
the most ready sale among Planters and the keepers
OF Livery Stables, wherever it has been seen The
undsrslS4ed has become the sole owner of the Pa
teat A,.nt oi the above described Mil fer the Par
ishes of ST.. Landry, AvoyeIles, West F.liciaua.
Polnte Cogpee and loerville; and he offers them
or sa'' and witi delVerthe 10 the citizens of the
loo tlansed Parishes, an put them up ready for
-5s, tor the ow price q 500 each
J. P. TUCKER
eceive prciaat attention. JpT
April 2zd, lS54-4t
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T eE . y ri 60 -

{ nn Undersigned having just arrived
IRON New Orleans, informs bis friends
ana the pubic n general that he has now an an
hand ftlll assortment Of Dry Goods for tba Il
season 9 Also. family Grocery Harawa,s a sze
CrockeryWare, Shoes. Boots Jeral-r 49,
Gold and Silver Watches: Cam, o.oeAs, es
ooopers tools, which he viii seIl lo 90 -, ~
reasonable conditions. C. lIEn4aISo 1rIS "
Opelousas April 22d, 1854
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pursuance of an act entitled and Act to improve
ID the navigation of the Atchafaaya River approved
aarch l6th, 1854, hereby publish the several sec
tons OF said Act, in order to comply fully with the
conditions contained in the seventh Section thereof
ana invite proposals for the execution of the work in
forth
State Engineers Office,
GEO ". MORSE, State Engineer
Baton Rouge, March 25th, 1854
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THE RAILROAD HOTEL,

kept by Mr. N. Quatrevaux, situated in the
Town of Opelousas, bounded on the North by
property of j. r. Won, on the South by Bel.
leFue Street, on the West by Main Street
and on the East by Union Street consisting
Of Lot of Ground, a good Dwelling House,
large house suitable for hotel, Stable and
other out buildings.
C0naltaons One third Of the purchase
money payable in six months, from day of
sale one third in eighteen months, and one
third in two years and half. Purchaser
his notes with sufficient security,
to the satisfaction of whom the right, and the
remaining specially mortgaged to
vendor until full payment of capital and in
terests. at per cent per annum, from time
due until paid
EvTE DEBAILLON, Auctioneer.
Opelousas, April 18th, 1854.
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J. R1MY Y1eU.
WeGSEa6aagfOas. (Y. .ssseSz ~

UST from New Orleans informs b;s
a. friends and the public in general, that
ne has received complete assortment Of
Su1aazer !, Gooas, for ladies' and gentlemen
Barge, . Jaeonets, and Calicoes dresses, SILK
Drlillng, Hats, and large assortment Of fready
made 2, clothing ior gentlemen, plantation goods
Shoes which he offers at reduced prices and
to to the satisfaction of those who viii honor
MN OF Their confidence Also fine assort-
ment Of Grocery. Croekery &c. - = -
% Beet Hides, Wool, Tallow and Wax
are bought BY the undersigned, At the highest
J. REMY VIoU.
washington, April 9Th. 1864.
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PUBLIC SALE.

TVHE public are hereby informed that
- there will be sold, at public sale, to the
last and highest bidder by duly commits
stoned auctioneer, at the Court House of this
Parish on
Saturday, 9Th day Of Nay,
1854, the following described property, be-
longing to Arthemise Prudhomme, wife of
Stanislas Fremont. to-wit.
The Opelousas courier., 1854-05-06
WIN kIgs'S
Z y N A Dl n VERMIFU UGE.
WARRANTED PURELY VEGETABLE,

1t IS safe IN desperation. and more easily admin
sstered than any other. Some of the symptonIs
| winch indicate the existence of the worms in rhs
bowels, are as follows the countenance is pale Ola
leaden Color and suttused with occasional iushes.
the eyes are heavy and dull the breath fptid the
upper up swollen, itching in the nostrils which
cause the patient to pick his nose the sleep is dis
turoed, the patient often awakening in great fright
ana Is iiabie TO starting nd grinding the teeth the
appetite exceedingly Irregular being sometimes
voTaclous, others feeble and in some instances if *
depraved. 10
10 the following certificates numerous others
might be added, but it is believed that tbes. are
sufficient to establish the fact that Wiuer;s Csna-
dian sermituge Is superior remedy Ter worms
MEDICAL EVIDENCE
we, the undersigned, having frequently adrnins-
tered medicine prepared by Mr. John Winer Of
this town, designated j. Winer's Canadian Verm;-
lusF' ana being fully satisfied with its efficacy.
conIdently recommend it as a safe and efficient
remedy tor the expulsion of worms from the intes
tlnal canal.
C. O'REILLY,
Licentiate Of the R. C. of Surgeons in Ireland ctr
G. W. DICKINSON.
Member OF the R. c, Of Surgeons in London, etc.
From the Rer. J. Flanagan, of Banb,ook, c. ".
~ ). W Wlner-Sir: have made the trial of your
Canadian Vermiiuge and with the most happy re.
suits In my own tamiIy, and in every case which !
nas come to my knowledge, the expulsion of worms
las followed the administering OF your Fermifuge
md every one here prefer it to any other as its
ects are certain and children take it more readily.
Which is great point gained in giving medicine
o children
July l6. 1s45. JOHN FLANAGAN
% Physicians generally now use Winer's Ca
adlan ,Vermltuse: This medicine is simple
egetable preparation and can always be admins
cred with perfect safety and confidence as to the
esult as it will always destroy worms and restore
ne patient to health. ]
Over one thousand certificates have been sent to
1e gents from planters, merchants and physicians.
caring testimony to the efficacy of this intalGbIe
medy.-Warranted in all cases. a
Prepared only by JOHN WINER, Manufactu-
anada West y
70 Sold wholesale and retail, at manufacturers
ices by j. WRIGHT & Co.. New Orleans.
151 Chartres ST., under Orleans House
For sale in Opelousas, by Hebrard & Lee also Of
r. Iohr Posey-Sold in Washington by s. D.
Opelousas, 1sth June 1s53-ly.
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Ts21 G ID - H u,
Estate of Joseph Bercier.

Estate Of Joseph Bercier.
EW0BERT BENGUEREI, q JAMES
-2-G JOHNSTON, of the Parish OF ST.
Landry Administrators of the Estate Of
Joseph Bercier, deceased, late-of said Parish.
having hled a 3ahieau or account showing the
cohaitlon ot she affairs of said succession, ac-
Sompanled By 9 petition praying for the
honosogation Of the same And whereas the
prayer Of said petition has been granted by
order Of the above Court under date the 26th
April 1854. - -
Therefore, notice is hereby given to al in.
terested, to make opposition, ifany they have
Within ten days from the date hereof. wby said |
Iableau should not be homologated, and AL
mlnalstrators authorized to pag as therein
Hpeeeased pets A. GARRIGUES, Clerk.
opeiousas April 29th, 1854.
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La(OET1 MO- 80

In the Louaillier addition of the Town of One
lousas, fronting on the West by Butchers
Street and bounded on the North by Jose
phine Davy, having one hundred and nine
teen feet and sixty-three hundredths front,
by one hundred and sixty mine feet and sixty
hundredths in depth,
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READ AND RE COyVIYCED

MORE TESTIMONY FROM THE SOUTH IN FAVOR n
hooFLANDS celebrated GERMAN BITTERS nrd
pared by Dr. 6. NJ. JACKSON, Philadepbia. The
stand alone aid unapProached by auy other refnadI
no" before the public, for the cure of LIVER Co,d
rL-AiNT' DYSPEPSIA, JACEDiCE, NERVOUS IEB,LIrY
DlSEAsE OF THE KIDNEYS &c. &c.
ID. W. CHANEY, Mile ,br"r Kv., Oct I6 1870
said: Having sold your Bittvrs sCp.. fine end I
has given satisfaction i'll every Instance that b,. conn
under my nCtc2" -'' ~0A-''
NELSON EDWARDS salvisa, Kv. June o.
lo5l, said: "No rejoice to into, m Won that tb;s
celebrated medicine has fu!Iv maintained the exalted
reputation whic., has been given it. and having tes
us virtues, VIC unhesitat;ngly say it emnentIy des-
erves it' ~e'
j. I. j. W BERRY, Uriontown, XIV. JpIv o,
1897, said: "Wc have heard of many cures nc,.
formed by the Use Of Dr.. looands Cie;,nan Bittar.
anu oelleve it to be valuable medicine
j. GRANT, Irvine, KY june 2j, 1852, 4,id ntys
have succeeded in Introducing your Hoofad Bittsrs
physicians and others purchase them by the half
lozen and dozen"
Dr. Z. FATIo & BRO Knoxville, Tenn NJ .
1861, said " our Bitters are now SELLING y.,v ft
md every person that has used it, so fa "a we have
'een able to learn, has been benefited"
These Bitters are ENTIRELY VEGETABLE, they fnvi.
orate and strengthen the system, never PROSTATE Il
nd can be used for Infants as well as adults,
For sale hy respectable dealers everywhere
Sold Ii opelousas by Hebrafd & Lee. and .Job,
'osey.-In Washington byS D. Allis,
OpelouSas April s, 1eJ4-6m.
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SYEsAyED FFOERSE
NEW SPRING COODS.

YNVHE undersigned having Just arrived
= from New-Orleans INFORM their frienSs
and Al the public. that their stock of Spring
Goods is complete, consisting of a splendid
assortment OF Ladies & Gentlemen fine goods
treat care has been taken in the selection
OF those goods, and we feel convinced that a
general satisfaction will be given to persons
visiting our establishment.
Bareges, Silks, Jaeonets, Ginghams Lin.
ems and a full assortment of Clothings i H.
q uon band; al other goods ala1 s S. E,.s.ss
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Ainware, TiDsgare, Tiszware.
STOVES. STOVES,

A UsT1N & GOODWIN, No. T. Front IeyAo
a between BepviNe aad Custor1hoose Strac.s
New Orleans, would respectfully Inform country
merchants, planters ani otHers that they haze on
hand the largest an most complete assortment Of
PLAN I'm l. Japarr"d Ware Of any other esta-
blshnent in the eou. consisting in part Of BticE
cts Cups Coiee- Bolcrs. Pets & Dr:lpcrs, Gull
enders, Candle Moul,.5 Dutch Buckets, Dippers.
tunnels, Marking Pots, Mik Strsfrers, Measures
Muffin Rlhgs, Lanterns, Oil Cans & Feeders. Plates
Pans Scoops, Sugar House Lamps, Sance Pans
Wash Basins, Water Pals. Pots & Buckets, Wash
Kettles, Bathirr, HIP & Foot Tubs and eyeyy
other articles In Ae tin line. Our tin ware is al
manufactured un, - immediate directions AZ
Our shop IN thi: lIty and We can fully warrant
every article to be 9f the best quality and work
maKship. u N
We have in addition 10 our stock oftin ware
large assortment Of Stoves of the latest and most
approved PATTERNS OF Eastern z: Western manrf,rs
trres, consisting of Cooking Stoves Office. PsrIor
School House 4 Church Stoves, when we offar for
sale at reduced prices for cash or city acceptapees
Furcasers visiting the city are invited to cali and
examine our stock AMI prices before purchasing
AUSTIN & GOODWIN IL, Front
LTsc. tetseeen Cnsi0nl House 4 Bienyiyc streets,
NEW ORLEANS.
25th March, 1SJ4.-3m
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"A certain Property,
situated in the Town of Opelousas, consist
ing OF Lots Of Ground, with all the Houses
Bn'laangs md Improvements thereon,
fronting on Union Street and adjoining on
the North the property upon which resides
A. Ross Hawkins.
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q TR ACT on rT,AND.

situated in the Parish of St. Landry, adioin-
ing on one side the land belonging to the 0pe-
lousas Catholic Church, and in the other side
by land Of stanislas Fremont, containing 5
arpents and 3-l00 of arpent, more or less
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sale at Auction.
By EUte. De5aillo,. Aucta;o,ee

= by EUte. De6aaE2op, Auctsoneer
T.VHE public are hereby informed that
II there will be sold. at public sale, to the
last and highest bidder, before the Court
House door, in Opelousas, on
Tuesday, the 10th Of May nert,
at II o'clock, A NJ, the property known as
The Opelousas courier., 1854-05-06
LOT NO. Ia-

in the Louaillier addition of the Town Of
Opelousas.
Conditions = Payable at one and two
years credit, from the day of sale purchasers
furnishing their notes in solido with personal
security, at the satisfaction of the undersign-
cd, and the Lots remaining specially mort
gagged until final payment Of the principal
and interests.
EUGENE WARTELLE, agent.
Opeiousas, April 10Th, 1854.
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DR.. c. VI. JACKSON
No. 12O .irnh .S.rect DLInlL,..L

N0: To -1FEA 0tfeet PAi7aaaIphis.
1heir power over the above diseases is not excel,
II equaiIed, by any ether preparation in the Uni.
states as the cures attest in many cases, after ski
physicians had fa;.rd..
These bitters are wo.I.. the attention Of invaIi,
assessing great Vi. tues il la cifcction of ciis,as
OF the Liver and lesser Sa..4 exercising the n.
scatcnlnS powers N wrak4c~} :lnd affections of d
ogesflve organs, the are, it&l, safe, certain az
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LOT NO. 2l.

IoE NO. q.
N the Louaillier addition of the Town of
Opelousas, bounded on the East by Butchers
Street, and on the West by Louis Frilot,
having one hundred and nineteen feet and
sixty-three hundredths front by one hundred
and seventy-two feet in depth.
Lot RIO. 1e,
in the Louaillier addition of the Town of
Opelousas .
T.aWa Rsm ga
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1854-12-06

a KNow-N w-NoTHING.-We have been in
formed that gentleman, calling himself an
agent for Know-Nothing paper, published
in one of the Eastern States, visited Streets
boro some time since, and obtained num-
Der of subscribers, receiving cash IN ad-
vance. Several weeks have elapsed since
the occurrence, and nothing has yet been
heard or seen OF the agent or his paper
The subscribers are beginning to SUSPECT
that the agent "Knows-N Nothing about the
Transaction
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GF California papers publish in full the
long speech of General Miller, the British
Counsul at the Sandwich Islands, protesting
that annexation of the Islands, to the United
States would be violation Of the treaty Of
amity and commerce with great Britain, and
also the subsequent declaration of England
and France, could not be regarded with indif-
ference by Great Britain. The speech ismosi
abusive on the character and aims Of the
United States. The presence of three large
English vessels at Hononlula was said to
have some reference to the above protest.
A private letter from the Sandwich Islands
to the United States, has been actually sign
ed by the King, and wanted only the return
of Prince Sisso to obtain his signature to
ender it effectual.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1854-12-06

o. We publish to day, letter written
from Council Bluff Iowa, which will be
read with interest. Ii was never intended
for publication by the author, and we came
in possession Of it merely by accident. 1t
contains information of great value in ref
ference to the west. 1t is plain statement
offacts, and such facts too, as will be Of
benefit TO those persons who contemplate,
emigrating to the territories.
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what Every Woman Should
KNOW.

livery woman should know that if she
IL is in poor sickly, cbilitated condition ofheath
making existence burden to herself and u source o
painf1 anxiety to her relatives and friends and, per-
hans, thorribIc reAcctonD entang and inhictng her
own lnalades and sicrngs upon her children, that it
is her duty to understand wh! und ron what cause her
suerings arise that remedy and relief may while yet
there is tine be availed Of the causes be avoided in
future and her health restored that sire may be ttsd
for the duties ard capable of the enjoymcnts of life.
Let every woman look at the emaciated form, the
death like complexion, the dcepburied lustreess eye,
the sunken cheek, the gloomy and depressed spirits,
the shattered nerves. the PROSTATE and helpless cond-
dion Of many wife, mother, daughter or sister, If not
herself included, within her own circle, whose days
are DAYS of agony, and ask herself 'Must this con-
tinuc? Must this beF Is there remedy? No relief?
No bopeT
The remedy is by knowing the causes and avoiding
them, and knowing the remedies and beneflttlng by
them.
The are pointed outi
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IDA MAY.-This work by MARY LANGDoN
just published (by Phillips, Sampson & Co.
Boston, by J. G.. Derby, New York) has
been sent to us. From the cursory exams
nation, we have been able to make of its
contents, we believe it to be an interesting
aud we'll written work. 1t is intended to
disseminate anti-Savery sentiments. Some
of the characters are overdrawn, while 9TH
ers probably, are true to life.