The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-11-11
NUMBER 44.
TmE DYsPEPTic.

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The earth is dyspsptic. To the mosi OF 9TH
er invallids there is some hope oi change.
some prospect off determination 10 their
complaints, or at least some occasional inter-
walls OF freedom from their afiiiclion. To fs.
vers there is a speedy close, either in health,
or in rbat final issue which puts an end to oil
troubles. The smallpox and measles come
ou, once and The goui allows some intervals
of ease. Even the consumption, wasting
and cureless. does no, deprivs the patient OF
hope, but turns to him continually the bright
side OF things, and al lhe worst, terminates
ere long in The peaceful grave. Blu, for dys-
pepsia there is no hope, ills dark, discoura-
ging, aud cheerless il it's progress, and af.
fords no reasonable prospect OF determine
lion. II will neilter kill the patient nor de.
! part from him. II is more hopeless III an a
sentence of Imprisonment for life, for here
there is some chance Of a pardon.
| II is curious 10 mark The effects of dyspep.
sia in the countananoe, motions, and demea.
npr of The patient. Observe that man walk.
| ing By himself, with feeble gait, and inlas-
tic step; pressing his hands on the region of
his stomach, shopping in his attitude, and re.
gardirg nobody-in all probability he 10 dys.
pep,ic. Casl your eye upon that man in the
corner Of the room, sitting apari from the resi-
OF the company, seldom speak ing unless spo-
ken 10, and satrical,. or moross, when he
does speak there is strong reason TO conclude
he is dyspeptic. Look al tbat slender buiIt
man, with long, lean fingers, projecting
shoulder blades, andiegs that indicate piSn-
tiful lack Of feshi "a ceuuiauance half way
between pale and yellow, slight tinge of
yellow in his eyer, dry skin, and hair that
stands every way for want Of moistnfe--
there Gao be hardly question but he isa
dyspeptc.
Nothing can be more wayward and capri.
cious than dyspeptic stomach. It al6A6st
as difficult 10 please a spoili child. or mon.
arch ruined by indulgencs. II is faint with
oui being actually hungry; and Graves the
| stimulus OF food without feeling the demands
of genuine appetite. II seems 10 ask Git
tie wiue" for its Gotten infirmilies:n and
yet il breads that the strength produced By
wine 10 day will be followed by increased
debility on the morrow. II takes in food 10
satisfy morbid craving but shuddefs while
il does SO for the oppression which will in.
evilably follow.
Immediately after dining, the dyrpeplic is
visited by the spirit OF drowsiness; slumbsf
presses hard upon his faculties, and he feels
it imp ssible, without some bodily or mental
effort, 10 keep himself awake. He INDUCES
in the disposition 10 sleep, and wakes but to
repent of his indulgence. His mouth is
parched and feverish, his head confused, and
his whole body languid and uncomfortable.
But whether he indulge in the afternoon nap
or not, his sleep of the night ID ap, 10 be fit.
fnl aud unrefreshing; disturbed strange fan
tastes and uneasy dreams; while long before
morning he begins 10 turn from side TO side
on his comforiless pillow. He perceives a
nousealine TASTE on his tongue; though rest.
ess, he feels no disposition 10 rice, and when
al length be mustsrs sufficient resolution to
leave his bed, he feels such faininess and
lassitude that any sort of business or motion
is burden 10 him, nntil he is in some inca.
sure renovated and prepared for the concerns
Of the day. by his accustomed beverage Of
strong coffee.
Among all the Affections of dyspep,ic, the
depressing effects Of a rainy, misty, or cIou.
dy day, are not the least. On such o day,
lowness Of spirits, blues of,he blusst cas-,
and a disposition to hale the world and all
That is iI il, seize and press upon him. He
looks upon the dark side OF every thing he
feels unhappy now, and doubts ifever be
had happy moment in his life, or ever
shall. The world appears very wrsiched
world unworthy the attention Of a man Of
sense, and containing nothing that one
shou ID wish for, whether Of power, riches,
friendship, or fame. But the clouds deperse,
and with them vanishes much OF The gloom
from The dyspeptic mind. lie is slave 10
The capfices of the weather, and cloud and
sunshine vary at will the scaniy measure Of
his earthly enioymenls.- HsaM Jaarnos