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Important to the Afflicted.

DIR. DOW continues to be consulted nj his office,
Nos. and Endicott Street. Boston, on all diseas-
es of a PRIVATE OR DELICATE NATURE. BY
a long course OF study and practical experience oil
unlimited extent, DIR. ID. has now the qualification
OF presenting the unfortunate with remedies that
have never, since he first introduced them, failed
to cure tho most alarming cases or GonoIrhGd ana
Syph,ls Beneath his treatment, all the horrors oil
vcnereal and impure blood, lmpotency, ScrolpIa'
Gonorrhpa, Ulcers, palms and distress In the re-
gions of prOcreation, inflammation OF the bladder
and Kidneys, Hydrocele, Abcesses, Humors, Fright
full Swellings and the long train OF horrible symp-
toms attending this class OF disease, are made 70
become as harmless as the simplest ailings OF q
child SEMINAL WEAKNESS. DR.. d. devotes o
great part of his time I ttho treatment OF those
cases caused by secret and solitary habit. which
ruins the body and mind, uniting the unfortunate
Individual for business or society: Somo OF the
sad and melancholy effects produced ny early nab
It's Of youth, are Weakness OF tho Back AND Limbs,
Dizziness of the head, Dimness Of Sight, Palpita
ton of the Heart. Dyspepsia, Nervousness, do.
rangement Of tho digestive functions, symptoms
Of Consumption, &c. The fearful effects on the
mind are much TO DO dreaded loss OF memory,
confusion OF IDEAS depression OF spirits evil fore.
bodngs aversion OF society, timidity,
&C., are among the evils produced. Such persons
should, before contemplating matrimony, consult
physician Of experience and DO ut once restored
to health and happiness.
Patients who wish to remain under DR.. Dows
treatment n few days or weeks, will be furnished
with pleasant rooms, and charges for board modor
ate.
Medicines sent to all parts OF the country, with
full directions for use, on receiving description OF
yOur cases.
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Helm the Sick and Wounded
THE CHRISTIAN COMMISSION

The ChRlollhN OUMMlooluN
Is now fully organized, so that It can reach the
soldiers In oil parts OF the army with stores and
religious reading md instruction.
Its object Is the spiritual and temporal welfare
of the soldiers and sailors IL Its stores
by means Of christian men, who 90 without pay snd
give personally TO those who need, accompanying
each distribution by words of religious counsel and
The main object Of the Commission 10 the reli.
gious welfare Of the soldiers but they find that they
BEST succeed In this by first mnstcrng to the bod
At the present time the Commission are doing all
In their power to aid soldiers who arc starving
In the prisons In Richmond. ard for this purpose
need largo sums OF money.
Funds are much needed TO procure religious read.
ing and such special store. as are not given, We
believe all stores entrusted to us will be faithfuiy
For further information, dircctioYs and docl;;
monts, address Henry H. burgess, so'Commsrsiai
Money may DO sent to Cyrus Siurdipant. 70 Com.
mercaI street, Portland, and stores to any member
of the Army COMMITTEES.
Where moro convenient, stores and money may
DO sent to George H. Stuart, Esq, 10 Bank street,
Philadelphia.
The members of the Commission are
George IT. Stuart, Esq, Philadelphia,
Rev. Rollin II. Nenle, d., Boston,
Charles Demond. Esq, boston,.
Rev. Bishop Il. y. James, DID,, New York,
Rev. James Eells. d. ID. Brooklyn,
Mitchell ". Miller, Esq, Washington,
John r Grocer, Esq !. Philadelphia,
Ray Ray GSofs, E'p T PshnS:aDhcsi Cincinnati.
Col. Clinton b. Fisk, st. Louis,
John v. Farwcil, Chicago.
& y + sA sYTES;prvASr MI Ill G JdaNsoS,
II. ii. BURGESS, |lI
3mi9 army Com. Portland Y. NJ. c. Association.
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Every family at this season should use the
SAMBUcI VINE
Celebrated In Europe for its medicinal and benefit
cial qualities ~ gentle Stimulant, Tonic, Diuret
sicians, used in European and American hospitals
and by some OF the first families In Europe and
America.
IL has no equal, causing an appetite and building
up the system, being entirely pure wine Of most
~ rs 4 DIURETIC,
Il imparts healthy action Of the Glands and Kid.
neys and Urinary Organs, very beneficial In Drop,
sy, Gout and Rheumatic Affections,
SPEER'S ZINE
Is not mixture or manufactured article. but Is
pure, from the juice OF the Portugal Sambucus
grape, cultivated In New Jersey. recommended by
Chemists and Physicians as possessing medical
properties superior 10 any other Wines In use and
AN excellent article for all weak and debilitated
persons and the aged and intirm, improving the
appetite and beneatting ladies and children.
aLIDIES' VINE,
Because II viii not intoxcate as other Wines as II
contains no mixture OF spirits other liquors. and
II admired for its rlch peculiar flavor, and nutrtive
properties, imparting healthy tone to the digest
i've organs, and blooming, soft, and healthy skin
and complexion.
WE REFER TO
few well known gentlemen and physicians who
have tried the Wine
Gen Winfield ScottUSA, Hr Wilson, nth st, NY
Gov Morgan, n State, Dr Ward, Newark, N ].
DIR JR Chiffon. n city, DIR Dougherty,'
DR. Parker, n city, DIR Parish, Philadelphia
~ None genuine without the signature of "AL-
FRED SPEER, Passaic, n. j." is over tho cork Of
each bottle.
MAKE ONE TRIAL OF THIS VINE.
For sale by J. Sawyer, NJ. d., and ID. Smith, VI
NJ Biddeford, and 8. 8. Mitchell, Saco. Trade sup.
piled by III. ~ NAY, Portland. and all Wholesale
dealers In Boston.
A. SPEER. Proprietor,
Yneyard-Passaic, n. j.
Ofice-2OS Broadway, MY.
John la Roy, Paris. Agent for France and Germa
ny. S-lyr
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HIGHLY IMPORTANT
TO FEMALES IN DELICATE HEALTH.

DIR. DOW, Physician and Surgeon, No. d En-
dcott Street, Boston, consulted daily for all dis
Uteri. or Hslling OF the Womb, Fluor Albus, sup
preston and other menstrual arrangements, are
now treated upon new pathological principles, and
speedy relief guaranteed In very few day. SO
that most obstinate complaints yield under It, and
the afflicted person soon rejoces In perfect health
DIR. Dow has no doubt had greater experience In
the cure of diseases OF women and children, than
any other physician In Boston.
boarding accommodations for patients who may
wish to stay In Boston few days under his treat
ment.
Dr. Dow, rnce Isis, having confined his whole
attention to an office practice for the cure OF Pri-
yate diseases and Female Complaints, acknowledge
no superior In the United States.
N. n.-All letters must contain four red stamps
or they will not be answered.
Office honrs from 8 A. NJ t09P.N.
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Certain Cure iss all Cases.
Or M Charre Made

DIR Dow Is consulted daily, from "a. n. to 8 p. ".
as above upon oil difficult and chronic diseases OF
every name and nature, having by his unwearied
attention and extraordinary success gained o rep
utaton which calls patients rom oil parts OF the
country to obtain advice.
Among tho physicians In Boston. none stand
higher in the profession than the celebrated DIX.
DOW, No. Endicott Street, Boston. Those who
need the services OF an experienced physician and
surgeon should give him call. .
PS DR. Dow imports and has for sale n new
article called the French Secret. Order by mall
for 81, and q red stamp.
Boston. April 1863. lylS
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eighteen years, aRd has acquired lie present saio
simply by being recommended by thoso who have
uxed u. 20 their afnIcted friends and Others.
mont IMPORTANT zadoc Por.
tcrsc urativs Balsam Is sold st price which brings
t In the roach OF every one ~ Keep 10 convenient
for use. The timely use OF single bottle will
prove II 10 DO worth 100 times IT. cost.
NOTiCE-Saps youi Monsyt-Do not be perrua-
ded 10 purchase articles ats 10 81, which do not
contain tho virtues OF 10 OF. bottle Of Madame
Porters Curative Balssrn. the cost Of manuisetur.
Ing which 10 Is great as that Of almost any other
msdicins and tho very low p price At which y 2
and unprincipIed dealers vii so|stInes recon-.
larger, unless tho customers insist upon having
Madame Pofter's, and none other. Ask Tor Madame
Porter's Curative Balsam. price ~ cents, aud In
large bottles At q cents, and take no other fyou
cannot get y at one store you can q another.
ER16old by ell Druggists and Store keepers q
~ conts. and In larger bottles nj % cents.
DIT. X. O. stevens, agent for BiddsfOrd D. q
Geo. q. Goodwin 4 Co, II Msrshsli st., Boston,
General Agents for New England.
tvo - New York.
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I'VE HOUSE, Liberty ST.. near Covered
~ Bridge. BIddsfsrd. Valentine FREQ 10 prepared
Linen Cotton ss. Ss nea CSsis
voos. anti Cspcs, hsgisns Basquins, &C., cleans.
W "a coiored without being ripped, and put in
GOOD order. All coloring done BY HIM 10 warmnted
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GRiGE'S CELEBRATED SiLTE.
AsuRE RELIEF FOR THE SUFFERER.

=.
This Salvc 10 vegetable preparation, Invent
ed In the 18th century. by DR. WM. GRACE,
surgeon In King Jamcs's army. Through its
agency he cured thousands Of most serious sores
and wounds that bailled the skill Of tho most
emmett physicians Of his day. and wns rcsnrdrd
BY ell who knew him as public bsnefaetor.
0necs Celebrated Salvo cures Burns
Gracs's Celebrated Salvo eurcs sealdI.
0raco's Celebrated Salve cufes Flesh WcuudG
0rac5s Celebrated Halvo cures Coma
Graco's Celebrated Salvo cures Folons.
Graee's Celebrated Salvo cures 7rossa Limbs
Graess Celebrated Salvo curos wsns.
Graco's Celebrated Salve curss caliousel.
Gracs's Celebrated 8alvo cures Salt Rhauu.
Graee's Celebrated sslvo cures chilLlains.
Grace's Celebrated 8alyo cures Sore Breast.
Grace's Celebrated salvo cures Sore Lip,.
Grace's Celebrated Salvo cures Eryhpelai Sorsa
Grscs's Celebrated Sslvo cures Asbestos
Grace's Celebrated Saliva cures Ulcors.
Grace's Celebrated 8alve cures Chappcd Hands.
Grace's Celebrated Salvo cures Ringvcrris.
And from Sores and Wounds Of the most serious
nature down to q common Pmplc. 1t rfadi-
Gates pin,plcs from the face. and beauties tho
skin. There Is no preparation before tho public
that can equal this Salvc in prompt and enSr-
getic action for the speedy cure OF external dis
eases ms those who have tried It's virtues testify.
Soldiers, Sailors, and Fishermen, will lind this
Salyc their best friend.
| Il has none Of the irritating. heating proper.
ties Of other remedies, but cools, clennses, anu
heals the most serious Sores and Wounds
Every family, and especially those containing
children, should keep box on hand in case OF
accident, for It will save them much trouble,
suffering and money. All It wants Is iair
trial to cure old and invcteratc Sores.
MANUFACTURED BY
WILLIAM GRACE,
AMEsBURY, MASS.
Price 25 Cents per Box.
Each box has the above cut and the facsimile Of
the propristors signature attached to It. which ~
duly copy .righted.
NJ 5. burr 4 Co, 90 Congress st., Gee. G. 0osdrfs
Co y and " Mn Rn.san ~ %baisssis Hrsn tow
For sale by druggists and ut country storos every
where.
For sale In Biddeford by DR.. J. Sawyer, DR.. e. @.
Stevens. DR.. ID. Smith and A. Sawyer. iyrii
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Heln,bold,s Rose Wash.

HeLMlbOLd'S Rose Wash.
An excellent Lotion for Diseases Of Syphil-
tito nature, and as an injection in Diseases OF
the Urinary Organs, arising from habits OF dis
sipation, used in connection with the Extracts
Buchu and Sarsaparilla, in such diseases asrcc-
commended.
Evidence Of the most responsible and reliable
character will accompany tho medicines.
Certificates Of Cures,
From eight to twenty. years standing. with names
noTn nt 70 Of 1Gcgg sso DI,pep.
tory Of the United States. ,,-..-.l go,
See Professor DEVICES valuable works on the
Practice OF Piiysic.
PHYSfcK, Philadelphia.
See remarks made by DR.. EPHRxIM MeDoW.
Ell, celebrated Physician, and Member Of the
IN he Tfanssstions q the King and Queens Jour.
'i SEQ MsdIeo-ohIrurgicsl Review, published BY
BENyAMIN TR<pERs, Fellow OF tho Royal Col.
BE Be- n most & tho late Standard Works on Medicine
Extract BueAa. $i.o0per bottle, ornr for $500.
SOsap~iiia,' 100 900.
Improved Rose WssA, 80 $50.
Or half dozen OF each for si2. which will DO SUN.
Client 70 cure tho most obstinstc cases. II directions
are adhered 10. .-.-,,s $500.
Delivered to any address, securely packed nom
- Describe symptoms In all communications
Cures guaranteed. Advice gratis. % b r
1904 0ITW H~ &c. ID $50 or' 60 Poe
sll..i1 .lnf AFFIDAVIT. hCr l..EHd l.Fls
Personally appeared before me, an Alderman OF
the city OF Philadelphia II. T. HsLxBoLp, whole.
Ing duly sworn doth say, his preparations contain
no narcotic. no mercury, or other Injurious drugs,
but arc purely yes:saSle: 1T: HELMBoLD.
November. 1894. WM. P.HIBBlRD
% Alderman, Ninth street. above Race, Phila.
Address Letters for Information In confidence,
H. T. HELMBOLD, CAsnisf -
Depot i04 South Tenth 81. below Chestnut Phiia.
Bs~ars Of connfsrfs'fs and Unpri.etpied Dealers,
Who endeavor TO dispose "of fAsI osss~ and ofAsr
ff articles on the reputation attained by
Hsi@boids den.'ns Preparations. y se y
Ssrmpsrills,
Improved Rose Wash.
Sold by oil Druyyists every where. " -, IN.
m 10 <sk Jee HsimIslTs-TAls No otAw. il
Cut out tho advertisement. and send ibr Il, Nd
sioid imrosiifor and Ezpeswe. saI4 lyris Pa
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Table Cutlery.

one Of The best sssortments Of Ivory, Rubber.
I CHorn, hone and Wood Handle Knives. with
~ this Vicinity, can DO found st tho lowest cAsh
pricss, It tol IIs-TwAMBLEY SMITHS.
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BLOOD BLOOD BLOOD
Hclmbold's Highly Concentrated Compound
Fluid Extract Sarsaparilla.
SYPHILIS.

= 9FE1ILIS-
This Is an affection Of the Blood, and attacks
the Sexual Organs, Innings OF the Nose, Ears,
Throat, Windpipe, and other Mucus Surfaces,
making its appearance in the form Of Ulcers
Helmbold's Extract Sarsaparilla purifes the
Blood, and removes oil Scaly Eruptions Of the
Skin, giving to tho Complexion Clear and
Healthy Color. 1t being prepared expressly for
this class Of complaints, its Blood Purifying
Properties are preserved to greater extent
than any other preparation Of Sarsaparilla.
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~ regard Mr.. Eddy as ono Of the most capable
and sueesssfai practitioners with whom have had
official intercourse
CHARLES MASON,
Commissioner OF Patents.
.I have no hesitation In assuring inventors that
they cannot employ person more competent ana
Trustworthy, and more capable Of putting their ap
plications In form TO secure for them an early
and favorable consideration ut the Patent ONCE"
EDMUND BURKE,
Late Commissioner OF Patents
''Nlr. n. II. Eddy has made for me THlkTEEN
applications, on all but one Of which patents have
been granted, and that Is nop pending. Such un-
mistakeable proof of great talent and ability on
his part leads me to recommend al inventors to
apply To him to procure their patents rs they may
be sure OF having the most faithful attention be-
slowed on their cases, and ut very char.
ges" JOHN TAudARr.
During eight months the subscriber, In course OF
his large practice made on twice rejected applica-
tions SIXTEEN APPEALS, EVERY ono Of which
was decided in las favor by tho Commissl nI Of
Patents. H. II. EDDY:
Boston. December 10. 1862. lyr2
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APP R BEFeEEB TO AeeRa44GGEEuRz. aPeeazaes AMD
& FOREIGN PATENTS.

,FTER an extensive practice OF upwards OF - -
\ wears, continues 10 secure Patents In the United
States also in Great Britain France, ana otnel
foreign countries. Caveats. Specincations, conpas,
Assignments and all Papers or Diawings wi
tents executed on liberal terms and WIN aosPssSn'
Ilesesrches made into American or Foreign woIAs,
70 determine the validity or utility OF rsten Gr
Inyentions-and legal or other advice rehaeI1oI "
all matters touching the same Copies OF tue
of any Patent furnished by remitting one Doiisr'
Assignments recorded ut Washington;
The Agency Il not only the largest 10 new E9g.
land but through itinventors have
securing Patents, ofascertaining the patentaol.,y
of inventions unsurpassed by, II not immeasu,ra-
bly, superior to- any which can be offered them eise.
where The testimonials below given prove Una.
none is MORE SUCCESSFUL AT ThE PATEN W
OFFICE than the subscriber and as SUCGESS 10
TIE BEST PROOF OF ADVANTAGES AND AblL-
ITY, he would add that he has oil undant reason 10
believe, and can prove, that ut no other ounce
the kind are the charges fOI professional servces
so moderate. The immense practice OF the s s.s
scriber during twenty years past, has ena5ied MN
to accumulate u vast collection OF specinca'ions
and official decisions relative to patents.
These, besides his extensive library OF iega! ana
mechanical works, and full accounts OF patents
granted in the United states and Europe. render
him able, beyond question: to offer superior aciii'
ties for obtaining Patents. -,
All necessity or journey to Washington 10 pro.
cure patent, and the usual great delay there ore
here saved inventors. H
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U 8 Z
HeImbOld's Extract Buchu
Hel,,,bold,s Eat. Bwchw

rs TIE GREAT DiURETyc.
and Il is certain to have the desired effect in all
Diseases for which II Is recommended.
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BE WISE IN TIME.
BE WISE IN TIME.
BE WISE IN TIME.
BE WISE IN TINE.

Let not disease destroy your constitution
Try bottle Of my Periodical Drops, and You
will be satisfied that am no impostor. Tell
your afflicted friend what restored the bloom OF
health to your cheeks, and thereby confer IA
vor moro valuable than gold. For painful or
scanty Menstruation II Is just the thing.
have now in my mind an instance Of n lady
who had been suffering from painful menstrua-
ton two or three years, combining her to her
room each time she had applied to several en-
inent physicians, without relief, when one bot
tie Of my drops entirely cured her.
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Icould furnish any quantity Of testimonials
of its efficacy from my own patients. but the
practice Of parading bought and fictitious ones
before the public Is so prevalent do not deem
1t advisable. My object is to place my medi-
cine before the public, not alone to make mon
ey, but to do good II Is proverbially true OF
the American ladies'. that not ten perfectly
healthy ones can be found in any one vicinity.
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INSANITY AND CONSUMPTION.
Females, Females,


Females, Females,
OLD OR YOUNG, SINGLE, MARRIED, OR
CONTEMPLATING MARRIAGE,
In many affections peculiar to Females the
Extract Buchu is unequalled by any other rem
edy, rs in Chlor0sis or Retention, Irregularity
Painfulness, or Suppression Of the customary
Excavations, liberated or Sehirrous state Of
the Uterus, Leuchorrhoea or Whites, Sterility
and for oil complaints incident to the sex, wheth-
or arising from Indiscretion, Habits of Dissipa-
ton, or In the I
Decline or Change of Life.
SEE SYMPTOMS ABOVE. t.,.
NO FAMILY SHOULD BE WITHOUT 1T,
Take no Balsam. Mercury or Unpleasant Med.
icine for Unpleasant and Dangerous Diseases.
HelmbOId's Extract Buchu
CURES
Secret Disc SEES
In all their stages; ut little expense; little or
no change In diet; no Inconvenience,
1rT AND NO EXPOSURE.
II causes frequent desire. and gives strength
to Urinate, thereby removing distractions, pre-.
venting and curing Structures of the Urethra,
alaying pain and Inflammation, so frequent In
this class Of diseases, and expelling Poisonous,
Diseased and Worm Out .ndtter. I..
Thousands upon thousands who have been
Fl the victims Of
QUACK s,
and who have paid heavy fees to be cured IN a
short time. have found they were deceived, and
that the "Poison" has. by the use Of "Power-
full Astringents," been dried up In the system,
to break out in an aggravated Il rm, and
PERHAPS LITER MARRIAGE.
USE
HeInbOld's Extract Buchu
For oil Affections and Diseases Of
THE. URINARY RGANs,
whether existing In Male or Female, from
whatever cause originating, and
No Mailer Of Hoo Long Standing!
Diseases of these Organs require the aid o
DiURETIC.
HeInabOId'S Eat. BaSchM
rs THE GREET DIURETIC,
and Il is certain to have the desired effect in all
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TESTIMONIALS.
CHARLES MASON,

az regard Mr.. Eddy as ono OF the most capable
and sueess.f.i practitioners with whom have had
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1T rs SURE TO CURE
TT IS SURE TO CURE
1T rs SURE TO CURE
TT is SURE TO CURE

II Is impossible to enjoy the bloom Of health
and vivacity Of spirits unless the Menses are
regular as to the time, the quantity and quail
~. When they are obstructed, nature makes
her efforts to obtain for il some other outlet,
and, unless these efforts Of nature are assisted,
the patient usually experiences Dependency,
Nervousness, and finally Consumption assumes
its sway, and prematurely terminates misers5
bic life.
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My Drops to cure Suppression Of the Mems
e. from whatever cause, though care should be
taken that these drops are not taken when In n
particular situation, for wish II distinctly un-
dcrstood that do not hold myself responsible
when used under such circumstances.
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TO MARRIED LADIES,

They arc peculiarly adapted, as they bring
on the monthly period with such perfect regu-
larity.
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~ Choice Family Groceries,

which will BE- sold At tho LOWEST Market Price
Grateful for the liberal patronage of his friends
and patrons in the past, Mr.. York would respect
iuliy solicit continuance OF the same.
Biddeibrd. April u, 1852. Eu
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-11-09
CURIOUS CALCULATIONS.

WHERE WILL THE MILLIONS soE THr9Dsap
FIND ROOM AT THE JUDGMENT Few aper.
sons have any tolerable notion of the space
which would be occupied by the whole popu.
lation now living on this globe If congregated
together and as to that vast maiorit v The;
dead, the widest conjectures have been In
dulged in. Some have even doubted ,ncf, A
number of human beings could find standing
ing room on the whole face of the eartb-
Now, taking the present population Of The
earth to number one thousand millions. and
assuming that the average population of the
earth from the time of Adam till now has
been half that number, and that the genera
tions of men have averaged forty years each
we come to this conclusion-that tho small.
est county in America would afford sitting
room for all the men, women, and children.
now alive on the earth, aud that q number of
human beings, equal to all that have ever
lived on the face of the earth. might stand
within the area of one of our largest coun-
ties.
f,-.-tr~
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SLEEPING WITH OPEN WINDows.-A letsep.
in the London Times says: 'sThere cam DO
no doubt of the beneficial effects to health of
Tree communication co at night of the airi of
lhe sleeping room with the external airs-
This seems to be becoming more and more.
pressed upon the minds of the public. in op-
position to the old notion ofthe noxious quail
ity OF night air. We remember to have read
an account few years back of the testimony V.
ot gentleman advanced in years, we believe
clergy man, who attributed his health and
prolongedage, entirely to sleeping in the room,
win an open window. From my earliest life
have, whenever could, slept with nv bed
room window partially open aud have always;
found. that early exercise in the open air the.
best of medicines -sea