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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-06-17
l.. /. GildersIeeFe.

SUCCESSOR TO E. II. RINGO
HILL continue the bu- ~
w sihesS at the old
stand. and will endeaver by Mia
attention and fidelity TO q p" "
merit a continuance of tn,
patronage so deservedly en- ~
joyed by his predecessor.-WI. ~
VIII give prompt attention Mn NJ
TO all work in his line . <ss1ss
particularly the repairing of WATCHES.
CLotkS, and fine TLMEPIECES. Being IN
possession If the latest appliances Tor ine
watch work, Is prepared to execute the fuest
WORK with as great facility and accuracy a.
can be done IN any city in the Union.
designing a permanent location, il viii 10
MS ann to. give satisfaction TO ali Every
watch put IN order viii be warranted
twelve months, and If anv should fail to
perform, the money viii be refunded
Representations of Huntsville. aud
Jewellers of Nashville.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-06-17
lAcEs, mAHTLEs.

Real / bread Lace;
Handsome white and fancy Mantles, all colOrs;
French do 80
Plain rich do
do black silk do
Embroidered rich do
French Embroideries;
do Laces;
Lace trimmed Collars; -
Maltese, Valencienness Thread Lace, all grades
Extra fine lot of new Cloths and Cassimeres,
all qualities and grades. We have one piece
of extra fine drabbed-thc finest ever brought
to this market.
III IL rs. a
Satin Moleskin; soft Hats, of every II
grade and kind.
BOOTS AND SHOES "a
All qualities.
To ShOelnakerS.--We have all qualities
of Shoemakers' Tools; Shoe Findings, great
varieties
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-06-17

~ B. We aoiN giue the highest market ralue
foraN unca1em nsnaey
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1858-06-17

SUCCESSOR TO E. NJ. RINGO
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23
INTERVAL,
THE PRIMARY CAUSE OF DEATH
HOWARD ASSOCIATION.
IunDOrt1nt ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

TO all persons afflicted witLSexuuldiseases
L such as Seminal Weakness, Impotence
Gonnorhea, elect, Sc, &c. The Howard
Association OF Philadelphia, in view Of The
awful destruction of human life and health
caused by Sexualdiseases, anlihe~ receptions
whichare practiced upon the unfortunate vic
Tins ofsrch diseases by qnacks, have directed
their Consulting Surgeon, as a charitable act
worthy OF their name, to give medical advice
gratis, to all persons thus afflicted, (Male OF
Female who apply by letter, with a deserip-
lion oftheir condition., Gage, occupation, hab-
it's OF life, &c.,) and in cases OF extreme pow
erty and suffering to furnish medicine free Q
charge. ~
The Howard Association is a benevoleEl
institution, established hyspecial endo wment
for the relief Of the sick and distressed, af'
hicted with and Epidemic Diseas
es," and its runPs can be used for no othel
purpose. 1t has now a surplus OF means
which tn e Directors have voted to advertise
the above notice. 1t is needless 10 add tina
the Association commands the highest Medf
cal skill Of the age, and will furnish the mos
approved modcTntTeatment. Valuable advice
also given 10 sick and nervous females, af
| ficted with Abdominal Weakness, Womb
Complaint, Costiyeness, Leucorrh9a, &c.
Address post paid, DR.. GEORGE r. CALHOUN
Consulting Surgeon, Howard Association, No
. South Ninth Street, iladeIphin, Pa.
Err D. He RTW Ell L, rest.
GEoRG E FAIRcHILD, Secretary.
July IL, 1855. 1yml2.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23
The ohio Statesman.

Will be printed Daily, Tri Weekly
and Weekly. 1t will contain a regular
report of the Proceedings of the Legis-
l~ature, and condensation of the De-
bates. 1t will also furnish the daily
t~elcgraphic report of the proceedings of
Congress, besides the latest general
news from all parts of the world and
the most ample commercial and fnan-
cial intelligence from the leading mar
kets of America and Europe.
To all who wish to be thoroughly advi-
ssd of the political affairs of Ohio, and
fully prepared to enter into the great
contest of 1859, so near at hand, the
Statesman will be indispensable. 1t will
be forwarded to subscribers, either for
the Legislative Session, or during the
year, at the following rates:
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23
DIR. CURVELWELL
DE. CURVELWELL
O ~ M a M
A MEDICAL ESSAY ON A NEW. CERTAIN
AND RADICAL CORE OF SPERNAT0R-'
RHGA, &c, WITH0UTTHE uSEOF
INTERNAL MEDICINES. CAU-
TERIZATlON, OR ANY ME-
CNANlCAL APPLIANCES.

Just Published, the 9Th edition, in a sealed en-
veiope, graris and mailed to any address.
postpaid. on receipt Of two stamps,
member of the medical profession, gives the
most important info nation ever published t.
all persons entertaining doubts OF their physical
condition, or whs are conscious OF having haz-
arded their health and happiness-centaining
the particulars of an entirely new and perfect
remedy for SpermatorrhGa or Seminal Weak.
ness. Debility. Nervousness. Depression OF
Involuntary Seminal Discharges, Impaired
Sig, tand Memory, Blotches and Pimrles on the
Fac Piles Indigestion. PalP;tation of the
Hear and Bodily Prostitution of the whole sys-
tenn. ~ ducing inpotency and mental and phys
icai in .Ipacity,-by means of which every one
may Gu. e himself privately. and at a triainaex-
peuse'
"a A lress DR., CHI. ]. c. KLINE. st Av.
euue. cor 18th street, New York; Post Box
No. 1855.
{ Sep %, '58-3m.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23
DR.. WLTGE'
AMERICAN PILLS.
10Y TO THE AFFLICTED D.
--z -r-1v1.
YOUNG AMERICAN VICTORIOUS


One small II box of Pills cures ninety-nine cases
out of a hundred. No Balsam, no Mercury. no
odor on the breath, no fear of detection. Two
small pills a dose: tastetess and harmless as
patient can cure him<elfas certain: as with the
advice of the most experienced surgeon, and
much better than with the advice OF one oflIttle
experience in this class OF disease.
SENT BY NAIL TIC ANY PART OF THE
COUNTRY by enclosing ono dollar to DIR D. e..
Walton. No. I54 North Seventh st. below Race,
Philadelphia. A liberal discount to the trade:
None genuine without the 1Critten signature OF
d. g. Walton, Proprietor.
DR. W.'streatment for Self-abuse, weakness
&c lis entirely different from the usual course
DR.. w. has cur ed hundreds VINO nave !rieo
others without benefit. The treatment is as
certain to cure ms the sun is to rise. Enclose
a stamp. and addresaDr. W asabove giving
full history of your ease and you viii bless the
YOU ma de the effort to secure what is GER
tain-RADICAL CURE.
Feb. 4, Is5S.-ly.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23
THE MIGHTY HEINGAL
WORLD KNOWN AND WORLD TRIED
OINTMEI

The free admissions of I'll Nations, as wellas
the verdict of the leadipg Hospitals ofthe Old
as we'll as she New orld, sta mp thi powerful
remedial Agent asthe greatest h~ealingprePa-
QUALITIES are more than NARvEL-
Lous, through the external ~orifces ofthe skin,
invisible to the naked eye. it reac he's the seat
of the internal disease: and in all external at
fectionsits anti-inHammatory end healing vir-
tues surpa ssanything else on record ,apdisNa-
-roaf alIv
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23
Gardiner, Maine. June %. 1855.

UarutHtT, DIdIuC, JuHV - IoOC.
PROF. o. J. WOOD-Dear Sir: I have used
two bottles of Professor Woods HaiT Restora-
tive, and can truly say it is the greatest dis
covery of the age for restoring and cha pging
the hair. Before using it I WINS man Of sew
enty. Ny hair has now attained its orig nal
c DIOR. Y III can recommend it to this world
witnoot the least fear as my case was one oil
the worst kind. Yours Respectfully,
DANIEL N. MURPHY.
o. J. woODA CO, Proprietors. 812Broad-
way, New York tin the great N. Y. Wire Rail-
ing Esta J and ia Market Street, st.
Louis. Mo. And sold BY all good druggists.
Sep. 9, 1883.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23
Drs. Crume and Fouts.
EN FEY pr A 4>1rH PIONEERS

Have entered into a copartnershilinth the prac-
tice of Medicine, Surgery and Midwifery. in the
town and vicinity OF Eaton; and will attend
promptly TO all business offered in the line of
their profession. Office adjoining pr. Crume's
residence. Persons indebtcd to said DIR. Crume
will please call on him and settle.
December 81 st, S57-l2m
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23
A BOON TO THE sICK.


c want OF a sterling medicinal 10 meal
Ills and necessities of the sufefiEg por-
of humanity, and one entirely { ee from
B.neral and other deletelous PARTICLES, was
sic rely felt till this all powerful medicine
was ushered into the world; HoLLowAY's Inv
VALUABLE Pills have become the HOUSEHOLD
REMEDY of all nations. Their attribute is to
PREVENT as well as to CORE; they attack the
RADIx or ROOT of the compla I, and thus by
removing tbe hidden cause CT disease REIN
-~yigorate and restore the dropping enc rgies Of
The system, assisting nature in her task o
VITAL and FuNcTIoNARY NATION.
DYSPEPSIA.
The gre al scourge Of this continent yields
quickly to a course of these antisep'ic Fnls,
AMI the digestive organs are restored 10 thel
proper tone; no matter ia what hIidsous
shape this hydra of disease exhibits itself,
his searching and unerring remedy aispersss.
il from the patients system.
General Debility and Weakness.
Rom whatever cause, LowHESs OF SPIRITS
and ell other signs ola diseased liver, sHd
other REORGANIZATION Of the system, vanish
under the eradicatine influence of this all
powerful an fsept,c and detergent remedy.
BILIOUS DISORDERS.
The proper ouantum and right cen ditieg Of
the bile is Of nome ntous inportapeS to the
health Of the human frame, this ANTI BILIOSs
medicine eAprls the hidde n seeds of the com
plant, and renders all the huids and see:s
lions pure and hutnt, cleansing ana resasl-
~Iating the vital functions Of the body.
UNREFUTED PROOF.
The testimony of Nations is unanimously
borne TO the health giving virtues Of bis 40
BILE remedy, and certificates in every living
la nguage bear witness to the uKDHNIAsLEHHsB
of their INTRIrSIs WORTH.
HoUo,oay's Pills are the best remedy
kmo,on in the @ortd for the foHo,osns
diseases:
asthma Diarrhoea Indigsstiss
owel Com Dropsy InfllenIa
plants Debility inflammation
Coughs Fever and Ague Inward Weak
Colds Fernt lie Complaints ness
Chest Diesasss Headaches Liver Complaints
Costiveness Stone and Gravel Lowness Of
Dyspepsia Secondary Symptoms Spirits
Piles Venereal Affections Worms sfaU
kinds
uCAUTION!-None are genuine unless
The words ''HoLLowAY, NEW YoRK AND LON
DOM are discefnable AZ a wATER-MARK in ev-
box or pot; the same may he RlsiPly, seen by
holding the leaf 10 the light. A handsome re-
ward will pc given TO any one rendering such
information rs may lead 10 the detection o.
any party or parties counterfeitiDg the nedi-
ciues or vending the same, knowing them to
be spurious. " Ha
'.'Soid at the Manufactures of Profe ssor
HOLLOWAY, 60Maiden Lane, New York, and IA
Strand, London, by all respectable Druggists
States and the civilized world, in boxes at 20
cents. 6215 cents. and 81 each.
lisa considerable sa ving bytakins
the larger sizes.
n. -Directionsf for the guidance ofpaticnce
in cvcrydisorder are affixed to each box.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23
"Man Know Thyself."
An Invaluable Book for IS csnts- Eve
Family should have . Copy" ei

DR.. HUNTERS MEDICAL
,AAuILh MANUAL AND HANDBOOK,
&IA FOR THE AFFLICTED-eon-
SESE& tanning an outline of the origin,
AWA progress, treatment and cure OF
@NES@S@ every form of diseas sc contracted
/ZWmW& by fromiseuOus sexual inter-
|fPtN course. by self-abuse. or by sex
ual excess with advice for their prevention
ina familiar style, a Wording all medical
technicaiities and verythingth that would offend
the ear of decency.
= in Penn. CoiIcge, Phiiadeip1ia.-Dr. HUN
TER'S MEDICAL MANUAB.'-The author
of this work, unlike the majority Of those
-: wh advertise to cure the diseases OF which
Wittreats,' graduate of one of the best COL
Wleges in the United States. It afforda me
pleasure to recommend him to the unfortu-
mate rthe victimfof NAL practice, las a sue
4cessful and experienced practitioner, in
whose honor and integrity they may place
the greatest confidence.
JOSEPH LoSesHoRE, n D.
From A. Woodward NJ d. ofPa. University
to ths professansi ability oftbe Author ofths
~ssMedfcnL Manual Numerous ca ASSESSOR d.
sea ses of the Genital Organs, some ofthem o.
long standing, have come under ny notice
i'm which his skill has been ma uifeSti IN reSto'
@ring to perfect health. in some instances
z where the patient has been considered be
yond medical aid. In the treatment OF sem
final weakness. or disarrangement OF thu
functions produced by self-abuse, or ercss
- of yenery. I do not know his superior in tn
profession. have been Acquainted with tn
Author some thirty years. and deem it no NOR
than justice to him as well asa kindnesst to tn
unfortunate victim of early iDdiscretion, to re
commend him a $ one in whose skill
and integrity they MAJ safelyconfde themselve
ALFRED WOODWARD. NJ. d.
One copy, securely enVelo2ed will6e torwar
ded free Of postage to any part OF the gn:teI
STA es. for 25 cents. or Q copiesf for &1.0
~AddressCOSDEN & CO., Publisher, 30.
1877, philadelphia.
e9y-B Booksellers. CanyasSeIs and Box Agent
SnppIicd on the most liberal terms. p
H.. IN 1aSz-Eu - -
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23
GREAT
30 long enthusiastically sought,
FOUND AT LAST! Z

Tor 1T RESTORES PERMANENTLY
Gray Hal to its original color. covers lax.
uriently the bald headi removes all dandrutf,
itching and s~crofula. scald head and all erup-
tions; makes the hair soft, healthy and glossy;
and will preseve it to any Imaginable age re-
moves. as if by ma gic. all blotches sc. from the
face, and cures ali neuralgia and nervous head
ache. See circular and the following.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23
STORE
Few CARPET.

AND
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS
Opposite the Court House, Main ST.,
DA YTON, OHIO.
VAN AUspAL, DIXON. & CO.. have re
' ceived ihelsfgest and finest stock of
Carpets and Paper Hangings,
ever brought TO the Western market, and a
prepared to supply the surrounding country q.
prices as low as can bepurchased any whereth
side OF New York. Their Carpets have bee
purchase DIRECT from the hANUFACTC
RERS. and consist Of a general variety Of
Rich English Velvet Carpets, English Btussell
All kinds OF STAR Carpets, Three
Ply. Super6ne, Ingram,
Med m quail. do. ALI
Wool Venilian,
so Hemp, Cotton & Rag Carpets,
Also, Druegets, Rugs, Door Mats, Stai, Rods, &c.
Their stock of Pepper Hangings, ordered direct
from various
Compose every variety of
GOLD VELVET, SATIN
AND COMMON PAPERS,
GOLD VELVET N COMMON
BORDERS, ORNAMENTAL
FIGURES, TEASTERS CENTRES,
FINE BOARD PRINTS,
PLAIN, BLUE, BUFF AND
DRAB WINDOW PAPERS,
FANCY, do do
They have also received a large assortment oil
In Gilt. FIesco, Marble and Oak; suitable for
Halls, Parlor, D~ining-Rooms, Churches and
Offices; which for beauty Of style cannot be
surpassed.
ALSO
Window paper in great variety,
Floor Oil Cloths from one 10 eight yards wide,
| Window Curtains of all kinds,
! spa Mt Window Shades,
Buff, Blue, White, Drab and Green Window
TIollands,
Venitian Blinds, all sizes,
Table Oil Cloths Of all widths. &C., &c.
April %, 1S5'L-tf
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23
yours very RESPECTFULLY.
(Signed) G DANIEL LATHRoP i CO..

Hickory Grove, ST. Charles Co., Mo-, Nov. 1886
PROF. o.. WO0D-Dear Sir: Some time
las summer we were induced to use some of
YOUR Hair Restorative, and it's effects were so
wonderful. we feel it our duty to you and the
afflicted. to report it.
Our little sons head for some time had been
perfectly covered with sores and some called
it scald head. The hair almost entirely came
off in consequence, when a friend. seeing his
sufferings, adv sed us to use your Restorative.
we did so with little hope of sue ess, but. to our
applications removed the disease entirely, and
a new and luxurie ut crop Of HAIR soon started
out, and we can now say that our boy. has as
os anv other child. We can therefore, and do
hereby recommend your Restorative, asa per-
feet remedy for all diseas es of the ccalp and
hair We are, yours respectfully,
GEORGE W. HIGGINBOTHAM,
SARAH a. HIGGINB0THAM.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23
B Y.

THE undersigned having in their employ,a n
Inexperienced Baker. are now well prepared
To- furnish in large and small quantities. upon
short notice, CAKES, TARTS. BRIDAL
CAKES and CRACKERS, OF every description.
H-Those in the country who deal in this
line. will find it to their advantage to give US
q call.
March Is, 1853. MITCHELL & GOULD.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23

Aret two ofthe most common and virulent DIS
ordersp prevail emit on this ontin ent, to these the
Ointment is especially anita g~onistic its "MoBUs
oPERASpI' is FIRST to eradicate the venom and
then completethe cure.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23
Doyer n. M. Feb. 2. 1s57,

PROF. O.. j. WOOD 4 Co.-Gents: With
in q few day 5 we have received so many orders
and call 5 for Prof. D.. j. Woods HAIR Re5tora-
tive, that to day we were compelled to send to
Boston for a qnantity, (the six dozen you for
warded all being sold. while we might orders
quantity from you. Ercry bottle sre haze sold
seems to haze reproduced three orfonr ae1o Gus
toners, and the appreciation, and patronage it
receives from the most substantial and worthy
citizens ofour vicinity. fully convince us that
Send Us as soon as may be one gross of 81
size. and one dozen 90 size; and believe US
yours very respectfully.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23
Erysipefns and saIt Kheum

Aretwo ofthe most common and virulent dis
de ent on this ointment, to these the
Ointment is especially anita gonistic its "Mo1Us
oPERANpI" is first to eradicate the venom and
then complete the cure.
Bad Legs, Old Sores. and Ulcers.
Ca ses of many years standing that have peril
mn ciousIy refused to yield to any ether remedy
treatment, have invariable su~ccumbcdto a
ew applications ofthis pow erful uneuent.
fsrupi1OnS ON the Skin.
Arisingfrom a bad state of the blood orchron-
10 disease are eradicated, and a clear ana
ira surfa ce regained by the restorative
action of this Ointment. 1t surpasses many OF
the cosmetic s and other toilet applia nces in Its
| bows r to diSpel ra shes and other di ST
piles and FistuIa.
Every form and feature Of these prevaleptand
stubborn disorders Is eradicated locally anden-
tireiy by the use Of this em1lient: warm fom, n
tations should precede its application. Its heal
ing qualities will be found to be thorough and
invarIable.
Both the Ointment and the Pills should be
used IN the foHortng cases
Buuious, MercuriaI Eruptions. Swelled Glands,
Burns, Piles. Ssre Legs, Stih JOINTS,
Chapped Hands, Rheumatism. Sore Breasts
sprains, letter, Chilblains, Ringworm, Ulcer
F~istula, Salt Rheum, Sore Threats, Gout
VenereafSores Scalds, Sores of all kinds
Wounds of all kinds, Lumba go, Skin Diseases
~ CAUTIONi-None are genuine unless
the words Holloway. NrD York and London, :"
are disccernable as a Wdter-nGrk in every leaf
of the book of directions around each p { or
box; the same nay be plainly seen by holding
the lief to the light. A handsome reward will
be given to any one rendering such Information
as may lead to the detection of any partyor par
ties couuterfeitIng the medicines or vending
the same. Knowing them 20 be spurious.
.,.Sold ut the Manufactures of Professor
HoLLowAY, so Maiden Lane, New York, and 244
Strand. London, by all respectable Druggists
md nenlePSin Medicine thrOuphOuk the United
States and the civilized world, in pots at 2!
cents, 6s1< cents, and 81 each.
~ There is a considerable saving by taking
the larger sizes.
N. B.-Direction for the guidance Of patient
in every disorder are affixed to each pot.
July s. 1S5S.-ly
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23
Change! Change !

THE undersigned having bought out the
lGROCERY aud BAKERY, formerly owned
by Messrs. LANIUs & BLoOHFIELD. would mos
respectfully inform the citizens of Eaton, an
surrounding country. that it is their %intentio
to keep constantly on hand q large, well-selcc
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23

~IIrupi1OnS ON the SKIN

Ca Sc $ of many years standing that have peril
na ciously refused to yield to any other rcmed
treatment, have invariable to
ew applications ofthis pow erfu mneuent-
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23

BaE A professional beggar boy, some
ten years of age, ignorant of the art of
reading, bought a card to put on his
breast, and appeared in the public streets
as a poor widow with eight small chill
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-02-13
\ D ' Z ERTISING RATES

For each square clio lines or less. the first
iii>tttioA ...........Sl 81 OF
+ OF each additional insertion, per square. 81
For professional and business cards. iocIua
ing paper.) not exceeding lines, for II months
SIS.
A liberal discount made to yearly advertisers
6sether privilege will be strictly limited to theil
own immediate and regular business and the
business OF an advertising firm is not considered
as including that of its individual members.
Advertisements published at irregular inter
vals 81 per square for each insertion.
Calls on persons to become candidates will he
inserted as other advertisements. to be paid for
invariably in advance
Announcing candidates for Office. $40. to be
paid for in advance.
Advertisements not marked on the copy for
specified time will be inserted till forbid and
payment eXacted.
Marriages and deaths are to be nub,;shed as
news Obituaries tributes of respect, and funeral
Invitations as other advertisements.
TT Cards of Personal character can oplv
be published in this paper as advertisements. and
must be paid for In ADVANCE, at double ad-
vcrtising rates -
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-02-13

Gas IN CALcurri.- has re.
Gently been lighted with gas. The effect
on the natives is thus described in letter
from the engineer ofthe gas company
The astonishment Of the natives was,
indeed, very great even among the
better informed the inquiry was, Sir,
will you be 50 kind as to tell us how the
lamp burns without a wick 7" Among
the lower orders, there was an impress
ion that it could be made to blow them
all up that the Governor-General had
a key at the government house, by turn
ing which he could, at his pleasure, blow
up the whole city At such critical
time you may depend we did not take
the trouble to disabuse their minds Of
the idea /; indeed, we rather strength
ened it, nor could we gel a native on
any consideration even to touch lamp.
post, for fear it should explode. They
are now, hoveVer, getting more familiar
with it, though the lamp-lighters are
still followed by a crowd, especially
when we light up new street Or dis.
trict. a.