Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-12-21

SHARPENING EDGED TooLs.-We translate the fol-
lowing from German scientific Journal for the ben
en1 OF our mechanics and agricultural laborers
IL has long been known that the simplest method
OF sharpening razor is 10 put it for half an hour in
water to which has been added one-twentieth of its
weight OF murlatIc or sulphuric acid, then lightly
wipe It OH, and after few hours set it on a hone
Inc acid here supplies the place of milestone by
corrodng the whole surface uniformly so that moth
ms further but smooth polish is necessary. The
process never Injuries good blades, while badly har.
dened ones are frequently improved by It, although
the cause OF such improvement remains unexplained
VI late this process has been applied to many other
cuting implements The workman at the beginning
OF his noon spell, when he leaves off in the even
ng mostens the blades of his tools with water acdi.
neo as above, the cost IF which is almost nothing
MS saves the consumption of time and labor in
whettIng, which, moreover, speedily wears out the
blades. The mode of sharpening here indicated
would be found especially advantageous for sickes
and scythes.
DEATH FROM DRINKING CAMpHINE-The Balti
more Sun OF yesterday relates the following case of
death ensuing from drinking camphine
On FRIDAY afternoon last, man under the n1u.
ence OF liquor was observed in the vicinity of Wash
Ington street and Canton avenue he applied for
some liquor in neighboring shop, but was refused
In a short time a camphine wagon drove up, and
while the driver was in house supplying customer
ne went to the wagon and Selling measure drew
quantity Of liquid and swallowed it, In a short time
ne became overpoWered with its effects, and about
tour o'clock was taken by an officer to the Eastern
Station house, and died about FIVE o'clock on Sunday
morning.
Prayer was not invented it was born with the first
sign, the first JOY, the first sorrow of the human
heart; or rather man born to pray; 10 gorify
God, or 10 impore him his only mission here be.
low; all else perishes before him or with him but
the cry OF glory or admiration, of love which be
raises toward the creator does not perish on his pass
ing from the earth 1t re ascends it resounds from
age to age IN the of Almighty like the reflection
OF his own magnifcence. 1t is the only thing in
man which is wholly divine and which he can ex-
hale with Joy and pride in homage to Him 10 whom
homage alone is due--the infinite and eternal being
-Lamartine
The best evidence that can be adduced in favor of
the ecacousness of Hoofands German Bers prepared by
DR. c. NJ Jackson the unprecedented demand for them
from all parts of the Union although may be
compounds prepared and represented being worthy
of liberal patronage yet feel constrained to remark
that the vast number of testimonials with which the worthy
doctor has been honord by persons the highest
to his preparation, testimony sufficiently conclusive that
eectual remedy for the almost Immediate relief of
those afflicted with that direnl maady dyspepsia has
For sale in Wilmington, N. c., by Dr. A. 0. BRADLEY,
and c. s D. DUPRE, Druggists
Dec 1O.-t22D d&w.
EPILEPSY, OR FALLING FITS.
We believe we cannot DO readers important
markable preparation, discovered by Dr. Seth S. Hoc. of
Baltimore Md which possesses the power of alternating and
curing that horrld visitation of man-Epepsy Falling
Fits In recommending this preparation our readers we
do with conviction that not degrading our col
fore them discovery Which, if uv known Wopid nTobs
bly, do to alleviate human suffering than any invention
paraon avorably editorial department. has sent
for perusa number of letters from persons who used
in the most grateful and euogc terms One great advan
tage this medicine possesses the fact that be
porunty of dealing directly with inventor and also pre-
Guiding all possibility of being imposed by counterfeit
spurious INIT ton Dr. Hance the Postage his
Pills to any part of the country and will forward them by
return Of mail On the receipt of remittance His prices
All orders for the medicine should be addressed SETH
Dec 18th, 1855 lw d&w
! w GREAT CURE Of RHEUMATISM.-Th Edito,
of the Richmond Republican, Dec 24th 1882 saws that
Carriers Spanish Mixture is quack medicine.
lhey had man in their press room who afflicted with
Mercurla rheumatism, who continually complaining
misery in the back, limbs and joints his eye had becom
symptoms of rheumatism, combined with ScrofuIa Tw
bottles Of Carriers Spanish Mixture cured him. and edi
ora notice as above they bear testimony to its wonderful
disease of the blood Of the existence of such
medicine Ihsy GhGsrfay me- it. Dec l3
> DIR. A O. BRADLEY, Druggists.
WORMS! WORMS! WORNIs!
great many learned treatises have been written,
planning the origin of, and classifying the generate
in the human system Scarcely topic of medical cenc
and yet physicians very much divided in opinion tn
subject. 1t must be admitted however, that, after ALL
mode of expellng them and purifying the body from the
presence is of value than the wse dsquisitions
their origin.
Such an expelling agent has at last been found d.
Lanes Vermfuge proves to be the much sought after p
cfcits efficacy being universally acknowledged by the
tire medical faculty AS further proof read the folown
'l''D >' New York, October 10, 1852
This is to certify that was troubled with for
: than year. | advised to M'LANE'S CELF
DRAFTED VERMIFUGE. took one bottle, which brough
away about fifty worms | commenced improving once
and perfectly we'll The public learn my
and further particulars by applying to Mrs Harde, No
i Manhattan place, to E. L. Theall Druggist,
: Rutger and Monroe streets.
HBPurchasers will be careful to ask for DR.. McllANE
Celebrated Vcrmffuge, manufactured by FIemih
Bros, Pittsboro', PA. All other Vermfuges in comp
rison worthless. DR. McLanes genuine Vermifuge al
celebrated Liver Pills be had at all respectful
II drug stores Sold in Wilmington, by WIN. H. LlPPlT:
y None genuine without the signature of FLEMIN
81 ydN NV