Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-06
Number g.

What is to be done? His careful wife is in trouble, and knows not how to get out of it, put slt down, my friend, and let me give you a littte advice, and a few plain truths. In the hist place, don't shed another tear over what you suppose to be the lost love of your hus- band. The trouble Is not in his heart, but in his ston'ach. Throw away all your quack me- dlcineS, for you don't know as there is one in- gredlent in the whole that is adapted to his case. Very likely you have been dealing to him. corrosive sublimate, arsenic, and prussia acid. Ooly think of giving him, ignorantly, these deadly poisons--never to be administered at any time, except by the most skillful phv- sican who thoroughly understands his case-- You may be startled at the thought of poison ing your husband, but by judicious treatment, he may recover from the use of these medi- cines.
 There must be reform in the cooking depart ment, and you must commence 1t, however un- pleasant. Consult some good authors on phy- slology, hygyene, and dietetics. You must Know what the human system needs in health, as well as when diseased. Love prompting thlS research for truth, you will doubtless soon become more interested in 1t, than in the most exciting romance. Don't think these works are ht only for physicians library. Every Wife and mother ought fully to understand these subjects, that she may be able to aid her self in securing the health and happiness of her family. l think after little study and re- decson, you will dismiss hot rolls from your table, substituting in their stead, good light bread, neither new nor hot, without lard, cream oi tartar, or soda; your highly seasoned meat TOT some plain roast or brOi. Your desert should be simple and nutricious, consulting his IA couee when Tor so many years has been the pride of your table, Convince his iudgment that he is doing his nervous system oreat in jury, and that he cannot be restored ill be ceases the indulgence for the present. Illus bands have little will of their own. Be it so, We like them all the better for it. If we have any, It must be concealed by very calm, su6nalssiDe erter7Or and by seeming to be what we ought to be, we may control theirs. He Will tell you that he cannot, and perhaps will not glye It up It does him good, and cannot lnJure hlm. Don't retort and say kill yourself, II you will. That would surely fasten him to It. but, by gentle persuasion, at the right tune and right place, Pm sure you would con- vince him.
 lie must not shut himself up in his office all day He will accomplish more for the pre- sent, to take half of 1t for some pleasant out door exercise, and none will be better than frequent ride on horseback If you cannot ac- company him, invite your friend Miss A., B., or C., just as he prefers. Pleasant society is often conducive to the restoration of health.
 If with all your care, he is not himself. take his case to your physician, without thinking of death and the grave as the consequence. He will be much safer in his hands than in trust Ins to the remedies of he knows not who or what. The good physician, by manifasting little interest in his case, will gain such de- gree of his confidence, as to be able to prescribe successfully.
 Now my friend, if you will take tbi, simple advice and follow it, am confident your heart Will soon be liShtened by the returning health and happiness of vour husband.