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SuffoCated.

CHICAGO, Dec. 25.-A case Of suffocation
from gas occurred at the Bremen HOTEL 167
Lake street, on Saturday night, resulting in
the death OF five men. The victims all slept in
the same room and it is supposed after retiring
that the cap Of the gas pipe fell Off, allowing
the gas Under full pressure to enter the room
Five OF the men We're found dead yesterday
morning and another was still alive last night
but inSensibIe.
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INCREASE OF THE RINDERPEsT.

The U. 5. Consul writing to the State De-
raTtment from Manchester under date of Dec.
9th, 1s65, says: s'SiRce the date Of my last de-
patch on the subject Of the cattle plague, the
deaths have rapidly increased. The whole
number of cases reported to the authorities up
TO the close of last week is COO of these $50
died. and 1910 were killed while suffering
with the disease. The number of cases report
cd last week was nearly 1900. The exact fig
ures are, for the week ending Nov. Is, 1859;
for the week ending Nov. IS, 1910; for the week
ending Dec I'd, 3S2S
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RELICS OF THE MEXICAN WAR

Perhaps II may not be generally known that
the two brass cannon over the main entrance
10 the War Department were taken from over
the door of the reception room of the royal
palace in the city Of Mexico, when that city
was entered by Gen. Scott. The same palatial
residence is now occupied by the Emperor
Maximillian.
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PhiIadelphia Markets.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 26.-Beef cattle very
dull and unchanged, sales of 1900 head COM
mon at lGal3H cents. Sheep more active and
Gas cents per pound; stock S3as4 so per hun.
dred pounds. Hogs dull; sales of 1880 head at
S12aSl4 50 per hundred. Cows dull.
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FORT DELAWARE.

The Engineer Department has been directed
BY the Secretary of War to commence at once
the cleansing and repairing of Fort Delaware,
either by contract or otherwise, as may be
most economical and consistent with proper
despatch The cost will be betrayed from the
rebel prison fund.
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APPOINTMENT

Nr. II. G. Philips, of n. u, has been ap-
pointed Assistant Surgeon, u. s A. TO rank as
such from November l.. 1S65, and ordered to
report 10 the Commanding General. Depart-
rleut OF Alabama, for assignment to duty
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FREEDMEN's INTELLIGENCE OFFICE

The reports OF these offices of industry in
Washington and Alexandria to the Chief of
the Freedmen's Bureau, gives the annexed
statement of their transactions in the ten DAYS
ending December Goth. Number of applica-
tons for servants, -; number of applicants for
employment, 60; number supplied with work
ard homes, 81; cash received on applications,
=
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PROJECT or FIsHERIEs.-The forthcoming
ard last volume of the census returns show
that the total product of the fisheries of the
' nIted States IN the year 1850 was SI366i, sos:
q which S9,9ie,3OO was the proceeds of the
whale fishery alone; and Si,1S3.5C3 the value
O. the cod, herring and mackerel fishery.
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FINANCIAL.-FOr the week ending December
3D. the Treasury Department redeemed $685.
Go IL outstanding certificates of indebtedness.
arc Sasi,219.-5s in interest-b bearing notes and
currency Last week the Comptroller OF the
AZ banks
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Baltimore Market,

BALTIMORE, Dec. 26.-Flour inactive a few
grades heavy. Wheat very scarce. Corn,
white firm at s9a90; yellow dull at S2aS3 cents
Oats dull, sales at 81 cents. Seeds dull; clover
SSas. so per bushel. Sugars heavy. Provisions
quiet; Mess Pork S29.50. Whisky dull al
$3.50.
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OFFICERS VISITING WASHINGTON.

MAJOR General Augur, commanding the De-
partment of Washington, has issued an order
directing that officers serving in this Depart
raent, outside the city, shall not visit Wash
ton without authority from Department Head
quarters. except upon official business, and on
the written order of their commanding officer.
In this event they are TO report in person at
Department Headquarters and record their
nsmes with their authority, and the nature of
their hnsinPss
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GRAND LARCKNY.-SaturdR, John Coburn
alias Goggle-eyed Jack, notorious as a sneak
thief, who has for some time past been sus.
pected of operating upon the larders and kitch.
ems OF the fancy in Hooker's Division, was ar.
rested by detectives Kelly and Bigley for rob-
ing the restaurant Of Thos. Russell Of clothing
and eatables belonging to the proprietor He
confessed his guilt. The goods were recovered,
and the prisoner was fully committed for
court.
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DISCOVERY OE STOLEN PROPERTY. - Las,
week Mr.. VIM o. Kelley, who resides on H,
between 18th and 18th streets, missed sos from
his room where he had over $1,000 deposited
and notified the detectives at headquarters
Assistant Superintendent Reed made a search
of the room in the same house occupied by Miss
Kate Connolly. He there found found gold
clasp stolen from the house of James Brannan
and property belonging tie pffs6ner is held for
hearing in two cases, but stands Committed
for court in one.
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PROVISIONAL GOVERNORS RELIEVED.
Provisional Governors w. w. Holden, of
North Carolina, and w. l.. Sharkey, of Missis-
sirpi, have been relieved, and the government
of hose States has been placed in the hands of
the Governors elect. ysy
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REMOVAL OF LIGHT-SHIpS

In compliance with orders issued by Com
ShUbTick, President of the Lighthouse Board,
the light-yessels belonging to the Upper and
Lower Cedar Points in the Potomac river
have been Withdrawn from their stations for
the winter. Due notice VIII be given of their
replacement.
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a CASE OF CoNsCIESCE.-The Secretary Of
The Treasury, on Saturday received 500, ac-
Ccmpanied by the following note:
''Place the inclosed SEQ 20 the credit of the
Government IL Is from person who be-
Eeyes that God will punish in another world
those who keep that which does not belong TO
them
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Fire in Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. pa fire in Shaffer &
Couse oil region, in this State, yesterday, DIES.
troyed four hotels and most of the buildings in
the place. During the excitement a Mr. Park
was killed by man who escaped. No oil was
DESTROYED -
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TREASURY REDEMPTIONs.-Durin the week
ending Dec. 49, 1865, s273,iSO in certificates of
Indebtedness and S3.9i2. Sc in interest notes
and currency were redeemed at the U. S. Treas
ury Bureau of Redemption.
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New YArk Markets

NEW YORK, Dec. 26.-Cotton quiet at 81;
81. Flour ADVANCED cents: Southern, So 9t
vance. Corn firm. Beef steady. Pork ant
Lard firm.
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INTERNAL REVENUE RECEIPTs.-In the week
ending Dec %, 1865, the receipts from internal
revenue amounted 10 5000, 752 -, making since
June 50, 1866, 4 total Of SI7OS76,66l.39.
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FIRE.-Last night fire was discovered IN
Williams cabinet shop, on kPennsylvaHIa ave
nue., near 18th street, at 7:i5 O'Clock The alarm
was given from box IS, and was speedily
answered by the firemen, and the fire was ex
tnguished with but little damage to the pro
perty.
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LARCENY CAsEs.-Lloyd Smiler and Johr
Smiler, colored, were arrested last night by of
fcer Vernon, of the Seventh Ward, for the lar
ceny OF watch valued at SO, from Johr
Braxter. Justice Hand sent them to Jail fol
court.
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GENERAL LAND OFVICE-At Nebraska CITY
Nebraska, ISIS acres were taken up during the
month Of November for homestead actual set.
tlement.
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THE GAS COMPANY supplied an article of
''dim religious light to the churches on Sum
day night, not exactly appreciated.
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SECRETATy MrrTIInnI

SECRETATY MCCULLOUGH
Hon. Hugh McCulloeh, Secretary of the
Treasury, returned from his visit North on
Sunday morning.
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A HANDSOME CHRISTMAS PREsENT-The
Superintendent of he Metropolitan Police was
agreeably surprised by being presented with
beautifully chased gold watch chain, from
his detective corps, Messrs. Clarvoe, Donald
son, Kelly, McDevitt and Bigley. The chain
cost S1U5, was purchased at the store of Mr. II
:. Semken, $3.50 Pa. avenue. and bears on the
bar the inscription: ssTo our Chief, A. e. Rich
ards, by detective corps. December p, 1861
Detective Kelly made the presentation in a
few well-tmed remarks, and was replied TO
by the recipient in terms well BETTING the oc.
caSion.
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connecting the same gang with other robberies.
The prisoners are all held at police headquar
ters for a hearing this afternoon at O'Clock.
Detectives Clarvoe and McDeyitt and Ser
geant Gessford deserve credit for the perseyer-
ance they displayed in ferreting out the thieves
aud securing as much Of the property as they
have in hand.
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CUTTING CAsEIN MURDER BAY-Yesterday
James Alexander and VIM. johnson. two col
ored men, met in Murder Bay, and got into a
difficulty not yet explained, which resulted in
Johnson drawing razor and cutting Alexan-
der three times slightly on the back and finally
across the stomach, infiicting a wound several
inches In length and about two in depth. AL
exander was arrested by officer Halves. Drs
France and Barbour dressed the wounds and
pronounced them dangerous Justice MorseIl
sent Johnson to Jail for a further hearing AL.
exander was taken to a hospital.
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CRIMINAL COURT, Judge FTsher.-This morn l.
ing, Henry Hawkins was convicted of the lar.
ceny of a coat, and sentenced to the Albany
penitentiary for one year.
George III. Weiger was found guilty of the
larceny of pair of pantaloons, and sentenced
to six days in Jail.
VIM. Tyler was found guilty of stealing a
hog, and sentenced to one year in the penIten-
tiary.
Thos. Jarboe and Michael Williams, indicted
Tor malicious mischief in breaking open a
door, were found not guilty. Day for defense
, Inc District Attorney entered a nolle pros in
the cases of III. H. BOLSTER, indicted for an
assault with intent, and Warren Jenifer for
larceny.
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DOTATOEs AND APLLFS

600 Bushels No. Peach Blow and Jackson
White POTATOES, ON board schooner Thos. J.
Tew. Also. 100 bbls. No. i all red APPLES, in
store and for sale low in lots to suit purchasers,
town, D. @. dc n -eoStf
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GENERAL ACCIDENT TICKETS
~ ISSUED TO TRAVELLERS

W M y BBAnHALL,
General Agent for the
NATIONAL LIFE AND TRAVELLERS IN
sURANCE COMPANY,
Office 2S4 Pa. ave-, near 18th street.
70 cents per day iBsures for SIS 900 in case os
oeaih, and SS per week in of total dissbiIity
Also, Accident Policies issued for from one
Life Policies issued on most reasonehla to.-,.
de q 2tt .oA0 Willis.
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TUSOLAIMEDT ELEGR AIMS,

IRREGULAR sEErTNG,
Us b.
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4SOPICTURE CORD AND TAssELs, &c. 40

The largest and handsomest assortment Of
OVAL PICTURE FRAMES
In the District from the best manufacturers in the
Frames. Also, ~ ''0
PICTURE CORD AND rAssELs.
different colors and sizes; Picture Nails IL kr
Persons having photographs taken are Invited tn
examine oesor tnent before purchasing tsI,is
Frames. All articles warranted as represented
Terms cash. j. MARKRITER
No. ass Seventh street,
de 02wff' 6doers shove Odd Fellows He'll
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PERSONAL.

IL SURGEON AND PHYSICIAN,
Late STAFF Surgeon of Volunteers),
Offers his Medical Services to the Inhabitants Of
Washington and Georgetown. Particular atten-
ton devoted to diseases of the kidney and skin
Office 20s Pennsylvania avenue, four doors west
ofWillards NO A-lms
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John P. SLOUGH.
LAW OFFICE,
No. 25s street. between 18th and 18th,
oc % 3mr Washington. d. O.
q INGLE,
~. ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Ne SO Louisiaha Avenue, above Sixth Stree
&C AV WARRINGTON, ID. O
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-31

Z TEE Following. commences "phable,'
by tho author Of '.John Browns Track" is
romantic and effective beyond anything W,
have lately seen:
"Thcre wuz phrog onst In TACK there
wuz sev'ral phrogs-but 2 my tail Their.
wuz phros, onst, and he WIZ bro't up ny
his respected parents cording to the weigh
in which phrog orter 20. They tort him
70 squeak-owe! be kquoke 50 musical
they tort him TO jumr, and they tort him
TO refeck how he WIZ only . tadpow.l
snst, and hadn't orter look down upon
them Is xuz nothin but tadpowels yet
The bottom Of the ditch ia which he resld
ed with his parints wuz puBckly luvly
the wurruns in it wuz large aud the snaiks
wuz remarkably small. Wha; more could
. phrog desire p
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-31

AEE you deficient in taste? Read the
best English poets, such as Gray and Gold
smith. Pope and Thompson, Cowper and
Coleridge, Scott and Wordsworth.
Are you deficient in Imagination Read
Milton, Akcnside, and Burke.
Are you deficient in power of reason !!
Read Chilling worth, and Bacon, and Locke
Are you deficient in judgment and good
sense in the common affairs Of life7 Read
Franklin.
Are you deficient in sensibility! Read
Goethe and Mackenzie.
Are you deficient in vigor Of style !! Read
Junius and Fox.
Are you deficient in political knowledge
Read Noatesquieu, the 'Federalist," Web.
ster, and Calhoun.
Are you deficient in patriotism Read
Dcmosthsnesc, and the ''life of Washing
ton."
Are you deficient in conscience? Read
GONE Of President Edwards works.
Arc you deficient in picty! Read the
Bible.
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A Fortress Monroe correspondent Of the

A Fortress Monroe correspondent Of the
Norfolk Old Dominion writes as follows:
Il seems thst JEFF was induced to don
bis feminine disguise through the advice
Of Wade Hampton, who told him it was
his only hope in escaping his Federal
pursuers. At this suggestion, it is said
that Davis burst into . food Of tears at
Ais object condition, at the same time ex-
claiming that death would be too great
relief" But becoming reconciled, and
learning that Wilson's cavalry was close in
his rear, be exchanged his own garments
for those that were brought him, and was
Let or In by-road leading into some thick
woods adjacent. But his hiding place Was
and it il said our scouts were
put upon his track BY man lately belong
ing TO tho rebel army.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-31

A poor laborer in q certain village
died after long illness, and presented
himself 1t the gate of he,ven, where lie
had been proceeded by rich man Of the
same locality who had just died, and hav.
ing previously knocked, had just been ad.
mittcd by the apostle Peter. The laborsr
who stood waiting without. was enchanted
At the ravishing sound Of rejoicing and
sweet music which appeared to hail the en-
trance Of the rich man, and having knock.
ed in his turn was also admitted. Blu,
what was his establishment at finding 81
lence where straphic sound had SO lately
been joyously uttered.
"How is this? ?" he demanded of Peter
"When the rich man entered, heard mu,
sic and singing; is there then the same
distinction between rich and poor in hcav, n
ss on earth?'
"Not at ALL" replied the apostle; "bu;
the poor CONS to heaven every day, where
sit is scarcely once in hundred years
that rich man gains admission"
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-31

Dr. Strickiand's Pile Remedy has cured thousands OF
the worst of Blind and Bleeding Piles II gives
immediate relief and effects permanent cure. Try il
directly. 1t is warranted a cure.
For salo by all Druggists. General Depot, East
Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
The You've MANS FRI:Ip.-Let every man be his
own Doctor. This is the Of a Box of Medicines
prepared By eminent Physician in Cincinnati it
tains preventative and for an private disease
with directions how to treat each Case therefore with
the Young Mans Friend in your possession, you have
the full directions and medicine for the treatment Of
yourself and friends 1t sale by Druggists every.
where. Ask for the Young Mans Friend.
For sale in McGregor by BENTON BROS. CO, II.
Z. NEWELL and MOOD BRO. AS
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-31

The AAAual Settlement.
In an eastern village there lived three
neighbors, quiet, peaceful vnd happy. So
much confidence had each one in the
others integrity that really there was no
need OF keeping a strict account in selling
or lending. Their way of settling accounts
was very scommendsble. A sample OF
which kEiveu. ~ - a1.@. Ae
On q stormy day we find Messrs. A., B.,
and C. seated around small table, each
with his pile of money before him, and his
slip Of paper containing his accout, present.
Cd in turn as follows: ---.
Nsighbor A., DR.. to B., ito Hos and
Wagon goin to mill, once since and twice
before that, four shillings."
TO B., and the charge is crossed out. Now
for As turn.
Nsighbor B. owing to A.-"To baking Of
Jour-" f'&E=t'
blow many pounds?'
A-"Ask wife how many pounds she
calls bakings"
WrrE--"Say seven pounds"
B.-"Wheat or Rye? One is worth
more than the other ru. --... =.....
A-"Don't know, call it half wheat and
half rye"
Here B. hands back from bis pile. 81
Neighbor A. to c., Dr.-"To Pork
Allow much.'
slC.-"Don't know, as much as one could
cary"
& Allow much can you c.rry p
C--"About fifty pounds"
A-HNeighbor B. about how much ought
s.zn 70 carry p a.
81 should think about twenty Eve
pounds" -s st3s -,a p. -. .
C.--"Split the difference"
AZ A.-"wssi it SOW pork or barrow one
Is more than tother"
C.--Don't know. Wife do you remcm
BERT" .....
wrs-"Law me; split tho difference ?"
C.-Twsnty five pounds, half SOW, half
7b,rrow,-$3 co." ~
Here A. hands over. -
A. and O.. DR.. to BIO damage done
by pigs" B. in trying to say that each
pig ran of with pumpkin through the
fence % though the devil was after him,
stated it As follows = Each punkin took
spig and run through the devil as though
brush fence was after him"
This brought out general burrah and
laugh, during which they upset the table,
and tho money was well mixed in one pile.
Here one would suppose was case Of
trouble, but they managed it satisfactorily.
Says:
A. to B--"lIow much did you bring?"
b Don't know, how much did you
bring?" Il. agr d.
y A: Don't know. Neighbor G. how
much did you have!"
G-"Don't knovD N.ra thev d;v;dad
even and passed receipts as follows:
A. balances with B., G. balances With
A., and my wife witnesses a balance with
each one on this day Of our Lord Domin
Ammo. 1912. ....
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TIE following, if not elegant, has tn.

TIE following, if not elegant, has the
merit of being strong description:
A "loyap exchange editor says the new
&ifty cent shinpls steers l,ok mu:h like a
-auack medicine label that he 'nvoluntarly
turns it over to see lift cures corn>, bun,
ions and whoopins cough. He says fur
Their, that it contains as many colors as the
handanna turban Of snowy negress. o..
tho centre of the face. close by a cloud OF
dust, sits 9 fat, mis-shapcn female, covered
With small pox blotches. Her right arm
rests ou,a1 hoop. through which may BE-
seen an owl sitting on . pile Of old clothes
in the distance, and in her right hand Is
grasped an umbrella stick. Her left hand
CLASPS something which > " y imae ~
ition may conceive to be pair OF scales
One foot appears done up in pcultice.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-31

Among the new fashions in New York
ct present il this, that no lady goes TO the
grave With husband, child or friend
Women are compelled to sit solitary in the
house, while the gentleman perform the
rites Of scpulture ct the burial
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-31

Rfenliee says: AT the end Of this war,
while tho Federal soldiers will have the delight
SfhAnging on tho nAcks Of their sweethearts.
Ard wives, the rebel leaders will have to be
1ootant with Assgins on Asif orn neeks."
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-31

ORDEls have been issued BY the Quarter.
saaatef General, discharging over City thous
and employees Of that department.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-31

From the Rev. j. NEWT Brown, D. D. Editor of the
Encyclopedias Of Religious nuvwicasc and Christian
Chronicle, Philadelphia.
Although disposed to favor recommend Patent
Medicines in general through distrust Of their ingred
ents and effects yet know of no sufficient reasons why
man may not testify tc the benefits no believes him
self have received from any simple preparation, in
the hope that he may thus contribute TO the benefit Of
others. do this more readily in regard to Hoonands
German Bitters prepared by DIR. c. NJ Jackson Of this
city, because was preudiced against them for many
years. under the impression that they chiefly IN
alcoholic mixture, am indebted to my friend, Robert
Shoemaker Esq., for the removal of this prejudice by
proper tess and for encouragement to try them when
suffering from great and long continued debility The
use of three bottles of these Btcrs at the beginning
the present year. followed by evident relief and
restoration to degree OF bodily and mental vigor which
had not felt for six months before and had almost de-
SPARED of regaining. therefore thank God and my
friend for directing me to the of them.
J. NEWTON BROWN, Philadelphia.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-31

All the Medical men ana the Press recommend DR.
Stricklands AntCholcra Mixture the only certain
remedy for Diarrhoa and Dysentery 1t is combine
ton Of Astrngenta, Absorbents Stimulants and Car
minativcs, and is warranted to effect after all
other means have failed
For saio by Druggists General. Depot, No. 6 East
Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Olio.