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Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-05-08

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Superintendent smyth found the schools
in the city impeifectly graded. The Phi
mary schools were full to OVERLOOKING and
the Secondary and intermediate depart
ments had all they could accommodate.
The result was that pupils were premsturely
removed to higher grades.
OF this the Superintendent says:
The Board of Education found it impos-
| sible to secure the rooms necessary TOR the
division of the primary schools, and there
seemed to be put one way of working the
schools out of their difficulties. The ground
was taken that no advancement to higher
| grades should be made except upon exami-
nation. It was decided that no pupil should
be admitted to the grammar department
until fully prepared to take up the studies
originally prescribed fer hat grade. We
all knew that the primary schools would
thereby become more crowded, but we be-
lieved that the true interests and the ulti-
mate success of the schools ofthe city would
be promoted by taking this course. We be-
lieved that suffering the primary schools to
become greatly crowded for a time would
not only be a less evil than the practice
which had prevailed, bnt that it would
prove the surest means of securing addi-
tional school accommodations.
am happy to believe that the results
have been such as to secure the hearty ae-
e~eptauce and approval of all parties inter
ested in our schools. The standard requir-
ed for advancement from grade to grade
will, within the ensuing year, be fully
reached in all the schools. And 80 apparent
and pressing has become the demand for
more primary and secondary schools that
active measures have been taken to furnish
them. Within the last two years ten schools
of these grades have been opened. With
the completion of the Brownell street build
ing and the -four smaller houses now in pro-
cess of erection, the number Of new second
airy and primary schools will be increased
to twenty-six. The establishment of so vast
q number of additional schools within the
brief period of two years, is not only a tes-
timonial of the fidelity of the Board Of Ed
ueation and the City Council to the educa-
tional interests intrusted to their guardian
ship, but the fact is expressive of the gem
eral interest felt by the people of Cleveland
in their public schools; for it cannot be that
the Board and Council have in this matter
goae beyond the wishes Of their eonsti-
tuents.
An able and interesting review of the sew
eral grades show an admirable system of
arranonment-
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-05-08
CITY NEWS

Fresh Violin and Guitar Strings at Halls
II Monument Park.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-05-08
Ports on Lake Superior,

up DAILY LINE between Cleveland and De-
tToit, and all
Ports on Lake Superior,
Commencing their trips on the following days, and
making regular TWO-WEEK TRIPS through
the season, each steamer leaving Cleveland every
alternate week on the days named below, at s
O'Clock P. NJ:
KEWEENAW ......-.......-.-...-. Capt. STEWART,
Monday, April Soth.
NORTHERN LIGHT, .--.-....--C6pt NJ. Il. HUEcH,
Tuesday, Nay 1St.
J. N. LEWIS.
Wednesday, Nay End.
lhohSlDkS, J. E TURHER,
DUBUQUE MCLEAN,
Friday Nay 4th.
Saturday, Nay 9Th.
IRON ClT1 -....--.....-..Capt. JSO. HALLARoN,
Monday, May 7th.
LAC LA BELLE, -------.CaPt. JEO. SPALDIsG,
Tuesday, May Sth.
7. WILSON,
Wednesday, Hay 9Th.
u. u. SWEET,
Thursday, May 10th.
q. MCINTYRE,
Friday, May 11th.f
GOV. CUSHMAS,-.--.-oePt. b. W. THOMSON,
Saturday, May 18th.
The tip to Lake Superior is the most beautiful
and thanksgiving on The continent; is over 2,Oo0
miles In extent through lakes and rivers unsur-
passed for beauty Of scenery and general attrae-
For particuisrs regarding the rates Of passage,
the securing Of Staterooms for the trip, &C., sd-
3. aiRRETsoN 4 CO., Cleveland, Agents for the
Meteor, S. D. Caldwell. cu1hman, and Mineral
PETTff q HOLLAND, Cleveland, Agents for the
R6BKRT HANNA, 4 CO., Cleveland, Agents for
the Lac La Belle, Northern Light, Concord
snd Dnbuq1e. spSo:l5
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-05-08

Ice At BuFFALo.-The Detroit Post says
that Captain Goldsmith left Buffalo with
the propeller Idaho at 9 pm. on Thursday
arriving qere Saturday morning. She
struck a field of ice al the mouth of Buffalo
harbor, and was detained in consequence
till Friday morning. He thinks, however
there will be no further trouble from ice in
entering or leaving that port.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-05-08
RECEIPTS.
Leaving a balance in the Treas

LtdNiI5 a udIauCc N IHe IItds-
ury of.---"."-~~----~...... $I5,006 IS
The above statement does not include re-
eeipts from the sale of city bonds, nor ex-
penditures for sites and new buildings.
sUPERISTENDESTs REPORT.
The report of Superintendent smyth is
very full and covers the last two school
years. The following statistics present a
few leading facts of public interest.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-05-08

The periodical and occasional meetings,
Of teachers, have been the means of ad-
vancing the interests committed to their
charge. Unless prevented by unfavorable
hinderances, a meeting for all the teachers
is held il the forenoon Of the third Satur-
day Of each month. This is not a v~olunta-
" association. Iii not left optional with
teachers whether they attend these meet
ings, or neglect them. A valid excuse is
required foT absence; such an excuse as
would be required for being absent from
school upon any day when schools are in
session.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-05-08

Low WArKR.-The Saginaw Enterprise
says that the water is lower on the bar at
the mouth of the river than it has been be-
fore for years. There is also less water in
the river than usual. and several vessels
have been aground on the bar opposite our
window to-day, some of which had to re-
sort to lighters before getting clear of the
mud.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-05-08
a TEACHERS OF OUR SCHOOLS.

Inn 1[LlEA " - 9k-O0L1a
AT the close of the past school year, the
number of teachers engaged was ninety
eight; of whom fifteen were gentlemen, and
eighty-three ladies. Ten teachers resigned
during the year; making the whole num-
Der Of different teachers employed one hun
dred and eight. Within the past two years
forty new teachers have been employed,
either to fill occurring vacancies, or to sup
ply the schools which have been established
within that time. And, although it IS an
ticipating, permit me to mention that TWEEN
ty-seven more tachers will be required TO
fill existing vacancies, and supply the ad-
ditional schools which will be opened with
in the coming term. These teachers have
been selected and engaged. It thus appears
that seTentY-three new teachers have be-
come connected with your schools within
the short period of two years.
One hundred and fourteen teachers will
be required for the schools which will be in
operation during the coming year, which is
an increase of sixteen over the number for
the year Just closed; and of thirty for the
year closing in 1868.
1t is my opinion that the Board has been
fortunate in the teachers wnom it has m
ployed. Some mistakes have been com
mitted but, as whole, the teachers in
your service are well worthy of the high
confidence in which they are held by the
public.
In order to secure a position in our schools,
candidates are required to pass a thorough
examination in given branches. Of the
sixty-thres candidates who have been ex-
amined during the year, forty obtained GER
tifeates of whom thirty-two have been
employed.
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1866-06-27

generally listened to and profoundly needed,
land therefore more apt to deceive the peo-
pie and accomplish our object than are
equally able and conclusive works written by
a Northern man. And it is very desirable,
therefore, that a cheap compend of its con-
tents, fitted for gratuitous circulation, be
now made and generally difused in those
States-Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Indiana
and Illinois-which are to decide the Presi-
Dental contest in 1860
James Kelley, Chairman State Central
Committee, Horace Greely, B. S. Hearick,
j. A. Kennedy, j. jay, T. Weed, Nj. Spring,
Anthon, w. G. Bryant, T. ID. Smith, X.
III. McCurdy.
In aid of the general fund for circulating
100000 copies of the work in hand, sub
scriptions up to the 10Th of June 1859,
amount to about So, 700, of which the fol-
lowing, as will respectively appear, have
been received in sums of from $40 to $3.50:
Beers, Abner New York city, SO. Bon
ney, b. W. do 800. And so follow the
names and sums till SO, 700 is secured. But
we have not room to give each name and the
amount contributed to this disunion ''enter-
prise, and work of destruction Such Is
the record, however, and we now ask, in all
candor, whether these men, the leaders of
the Abolition party, who endorsed and cir
culated the above book, are not morally, be-
fore High Heaven, responsible for the revo-
luton and bloodshed which has followed?
If they really intended to carry out their
threatened designs, when they got into pow
er, then every man can see why the South
took such steps as she thought would insure
her safety If they did not intend to carry
out these threats, they are none the less re-
sponsible, for they convinced and alarmed
the South that they did intend to carry them
out There Is, therefore, no escape for them
as being justly and mainly responsible for
bringing on the late civil war, They did do
this, and the object was to divide the I'm
ion, and remain in power, and for this party
purpose they oppose the Presidents recon
struction policy now.
Can the people be any longer deceived as
to who are justly responsible, before God,
for our late horrible, fratricidal and devasta-
ting negro equality, civil war, and all the
sorrewful consequences that have followed
in its bloody train? i think not
In confirmation of the truth of this black
and damning record, ! refer the reader to
anti-AbolitiOn tracts No 3, pages Is, l9,
20, 2l and %, and the Helper incendiary
publication, as cited above.
JEFFFRSON
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1866-06-27

p@- A fash of lightning in New Orleans,
the other day, shivered the crystal ofa ladys
watch, i'm her belt, without injuring. her;
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!. IN THE NIGHT TIME.

&&@ = 49, - - - = = --s@ -
Through blinded street aud garden space,
On tossing breadths OF walnut loom,
On lead and iead, ON stone aud spout,
.' The black rain clatters in the gloom.
The dog howis from the river side.
Tue red cock crows on outpost farms,
And. FAR and wide, one ghostiy cloud
Swathss earth and star in dripping arms.
Sill close 20 me for I am faint.
And need thine whrle companion ship.
The human peace that lightly slides
From touches of the hand and lip.
fit close to me. sit del sct.
Horizoned round with prison bars.
And only catch through blotted dusk,
y. One little strip of waning stars.
Is il our neigh bor's horse that s'note
The stall floor with his restless hoof1
Ifancicd that almost heard
4, The feet Of Fate cross half the roof
Hark, how the dark ribDrd wainsrOts roam,
~. Aud he doors clash IN hail and stair,
And the wild iIrhtnsng I aps ana leaps
From branch to branch Of walndts bare.
Sit close to me- for am sick,
And beaten down by sInItIng cark,
Alas the vision OF the day
L. baffied IN the heart of dark.
Peace-s0metimes ~tIrr afhwaTt the air,
= ON cloud is boiched with 81 fr0n dyes,
The bird chirFs ON the window sill,
80 The msrn, al last, is IN the skies.
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1866-06-27

R@ When a fellow is too lazy to work, he
paints his name over the door; and calls 1t a
tavern or grocery, and makes the whole
neighborhood as lazy as himself
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5. No recognition of pro-slavery men ex-
cept as rufians, outlaws and criminals.
6. Immediate death to slavery, or if not
immediate, unqualified prescription of its
advocates during the period of its exist
ence, pages 155 and l56.
Z. Thus, terror engenderers, of the South,
have. we Abolitionists fully and frankly de-
fined our position we have no notifications
to propose, no compromises to offer, nothing
your weapons, threat, strike, shoot, stab,
bring on civil war, dissolve the Union, nay,
annihilate the solar system if you will-do
all this, more, less, better, worse, anything
do what you viii, sirs, you can neither
foil nor intimidate us our purpose is as
firmly fixed as the eternal pillars of heaven; /;
we have determined to abolish slavery, and,
so help US God, abolish it we will. " Page
49,
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s'PA," said lad to his father, II often
read of people poor but honest why don't
they some times say rich but honest z"
Tut, tut, my son, said the father, nobody
would believe them.''
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pS Of what song are you reminded by
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1866-06-27

A YOUNG fellow was taking a s,eigh-ride
with pretty girl, when he met Methodist
minister who was somewhat celebrated for
tying the matrimonial knot on short notice.
He stopped him and asked hurriedly:
Can you tie knot for me p
"Yes," said brother B, when do
you want it done?"
''Wel, right away, if it's lawful here in
the highway?''
''Oh yes, this is as good place as any
as safe as in the Church p
. "Well then, want knot tied In my
horses tail to keep it out of the snow y
shouted the wicked wag, as he drove rapidly
away, fearing lest the minister In his profane
wrath. should fall from grace.
The Van Buren press., 1866-05-26

4 EPISCOPAL METHODIST CHURCH.-Bishop
Pierce win attend the Conferences at the fol-
lowing places in the State: Arkansas--at
|(Ecarcy, September2G; Little ROck-at Arka-
&elphi2, October 10. .f.ttlt
The vote by which the Senate reject
I'D Gen. Frank Blair's nomination as Revenue
collector at st Louis, was &c tOS
VIM. Hutchings the last surviving rcvolu-
4onary soldier in the State Of Maine, died re-
|centiy in PenObscOt.
1t is rumored in Washington that Hon. Ed.
Cooper, member of Congress elect from Ten
|hessee. is shortly to Kad Mrs. Slower, the wild
ghwcd daughter of President johnson to the
matrimonial altar.
The Van Buren press., 1866-05-26
To COnsliinptives,

The advertiser, having been restored to
health in few weeks by very simple rcme-
dy, after having suffered for several years
with a severe lung affection, and that dread
disease Cohsumption-is to make known to
his fellow-sutfcrers the means Of cure.
TO all who desire 1t, he will send a copy Of
the prescription used (free of charge) with
the directions for preparing and using the
same, which they will find u SURE CURE for
CONSUMPTION. ASTHMA, Bronchitis, G0UGIls,
COLDS. and all Throat and Lung Affections
The only object of the advertiser in sending
the Prescription is to benefit the afflicted, and
spread information which he conceives to be
invaluable, and he hopes every sufferer will
try his remedy, as it will cost them nothing,
and may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription FREE, by
return mail, will please address
Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON,
Williamsburg, Kings Co, New York.
March l7-3Nf ..
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Dry Goods and
G r CE RE S
I"AVING made extensive preparations for
i Il the Winter and Spring Trade, we now
offer the as
LARGEST d BEST
selected Stock of Staple and Fancy
Dry Goods,
Offered In this market since the war COM
menced, consisting in part OF
PRINTS, SHIFTING, SIEETING,
TICKING, JEANS, CHECKS,
DENNIS, FLANNELS,
SATINETS, and KERSEYS.
Fancy CalicOcs, Mcrinoes,
Delaines, Lawns and Muslins,
Dress Goods, Hosiery, Balmorals,
Canton and Plain Flannels
Satinets, Broadcloths and Cassmercs,
LADIES CLOAKS,
CLOAK ORNAMENTS g. BUTTONS.
Ladies and Gents Flain and Fancy
- 2 /-N SHAWLS.
Gents plain and fancy
White Shirts and BOsOms.
Woolen Overshirts, Undershirts and Drawers,
Eromine oar Stock before purchasing.
Boots and Shoes,
for men, women and children, in every varie-
ty and style,
EXAMINE THEM.
A complete assortment of
HATS AND CAPS.
School Books, Pens, Ink, Letter and
Note Papers, and Stationery
of all kinds.
Our stock Of
GROCERIES
PROVISIONS.
is as complete as can be found in this section
of State, and offered as low-consisting of
COFFEE, TEA, SUGAR.,
MOLASSES FLOUR, SALT,
BUTTER, LARD,
Bacon, Hams Cheese, Coal Oil
Candles, Crackers, Spices,
Brooms, Tubs, Buckets, Baskets
Queensware, Glassware, and
Looking Glasses,
and House Furnishing Goods generally.
MACKEREL, OYSTERS, SARDIENS,
Lobsters, Pickles, Peaches,
Strawberries, Pine Apples,
Lobsters, Jelles, &c.
HARDWARE a. CROCKERY,
COTTON AND WOOL CARDS,
{. c. POWELL
Is prepared to supply country merchants with
a complete Stock of Goods, Of the latest styles,
at as low prices, as any house i'm the city.
EXAMINE OUR STOCK
before purchasing elsewhere.
Just Received
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Errors of Youth.

Gentleman who suffered for years
from Nervous Debility and Premature
Decay. and all the effects of youth
AL indiscretion, will, for the sake of suffering
aMmanity. send free to all who need It the rec
ap@ and directions for making the simple rem
ing to profit by the advertisers experience,
chndc so by addressing
JOHN r. OGDEN,
March y7-39tf No13 Chambers-st- N. Y.
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Strange but True.

Every young lady and gentleman in the
United States can hear something very much
to their, advantage by return mail (free OF
charge) by addressing the. Undersigned
Those having fears Of being humbugged will
oblige by not noticing this card. All Others
will please address their obedient servant,
THOS. E. CHAPMAN,
March l7-39tf S3l. Broadway, n. Y.
The Van Buren press., 1866-05-26

Marriage and Celibacy, an Essay of
warning and instruction for Young Men.
Also, Diseases and Abuses which PROSTATE the
vital powers, with sure means of relief Sent
free of charge In sealed letter envelopes. Ad-
dress, DR.. j, SKIL'N HoUGnTON, Howard
Association, Philadelphia Pa.
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DRY GOODS
GROCERIES,!
A. NJ. CALLAHAN & CO.,
AT THE WELL KNOWN STAND OF
HENRY d CUNNINGHAM,
MAIN STREET,
VAN BUREN, ARK.
WE continue to Assp'
General Assortment of Goods,
which are adapted to the city and country
trade, and shalt endeavor to offer to old caste-
mcrs and friends, and all who will favor us
with call,
Inducements that cannot fall to secure
their Trade,
and warrant continuance Of their patronage,
which we would respectfully solicit. r
We intend to keep
Every thing the People Want,
in the
Dry Good & Grocery Line,
making new additions to our stock on the ar
rival of nearly
EVERY BOAT,
and will guarantee to
SELL AS Low
as can bc bought In
This City or Fl. Smith.
Our stock consists, in part, of the following |:
Prints, Cloths, Flannels,
DOMESTICS sIIEETINGs, sIIIRTINCS
Dress Goods,
LADIES' HATS, RIBBONS,
Nubia, Opera and Shaker Hoods,
Handkerchief, Gloves and Hose,
SHAWLS, DRESS TRIMMINGS,
Collars, Nets, Corsetts
Buttons, Thread,
Hair Pins, Combs Beads, Belts,
COTTON YARN.
Needles, Pins, knitting Needles,
BALMORALS,
&C., &C., DC, &C., &C., &C.,
Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps
Cotton and Wool Cards,
COFFEE,
MOLASSES.
Soda, Pepper, Spices,
Indigo, Copcras, Madder,
BACON. FLOUR;
SALT,
CANDLES, COAL OIL,
LEATHER,
School Books, Stationery, Ink,
Pens, &c.
POWDER AND SHOT, GUN CAPS,
SULPHUR, SOAP,
TIN d WOODEN WARE,
Buckets Tubs, Wash Boards, Brooms,
QUEENSWARE,
Shoe and Securing Brushes,
PLOW,S AXES, KNIVES & FORKS,
Coffee Mills, Knitting Needles,
CUTLERY, SPOONS RAzORS FILES
Logwood, Candle Wick,
MACKEREI., WHITE FISH,
Starch, Sugar Of Lemon, Nutmegs,
Corn Starch, Castelc Soap
GRASS ROPE, NAILS,
Patent Medicines, Lniments, &c.
Garrett T. Sons Scotch Snuff.
Ayers Ague Cure, Castor Oh, Paragoric,
Jamaca Ginger, Bateman Drops,
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
AUDITOR OF THE STATE.

.5s- We are authorized to announce JAMES
:. BERRY, as a candidate for reelection to
Ic officespf Auditor of Public Accounts, at
me ensuing August election.
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Van Buren, Ferry,

TViE old, long established and well-known
i Ferry. at Van Buren, Ark, ls now In the
exclusive charge and control Of the UNDER
signed, who has had charge Of It for many
years. He has recently put In service NEw
BOAT, built by him expressly for this Ferry,
and employed careful, experienced and CONF
petent ferrymen. Travellers are assured that
at this Ferry they will have safe crossing
over the Arkansas River, and will meet with
no detention.
WIN. r. ENGLAND,
VAN BuREN, April 2ist 1868
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CLERK OF CRAWFORD.

- We are authorized to announce ED. A.
sCOTT. as a candidate for reelection to the
dice of Clerk of Crawford County. at the en-
uino August election.
The Van Buren press., 1866-05-26

FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
e5y- We are authorized to announce w. ID.
tlCOWAY for Prosecuting Attorney for the
lth Judicial Circuit.
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We are requested to state that the sd Quar-
teriy Meeting of the Episcopal Methodist
bJhrirciL" for Van Buren, Station. will be held
|bn Saturday and Sunday the Sd and 4ti of
lule next.
The Van Buren press., 1866-05-26
D I e d.

At his residence in Little Piney. johnson
County, ON % inst- ROBERT II. BROWN, in the
5lth year Of his age.
The Van Buren press., 1866-05-26
RELIGIOUS.

DIVINE SERvICE.--The Rev. JOIN HARRELI
will preach in the Presbyterian Church OF
sunday morning next May 9th. All are in
1ited 10 attend.
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RIVER NEWS

FRIDAY. May 25, 1866.
The river continues to fall slowly, with
plenty of water for all classes of boats.
May 19-OZark Little Rock.
W-Minnie, st. Louis.
=" -American Little Rock.
A-J. S. Hall
DEPARTED.
May l9-J. 5. Hall, for Little Rock.
" 20-Ozark
2l-Minnie st. Louis.
22-Argos Little Rock.
"-American Fort Gibson
Prices of freight from Little Rock has been
reduced to 25c per hundred pounds the effect
Of opposition.
The J. s. Hall, is the regular packet for
Little Rock, Saturday morning. Passengers
and shippers will take due notice.
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CoTToN SEED O11.-With the more

CoTToN SEED O11.-With the more
extensive cultivation of cotton in
European colonial possessions, re-
newed attention has been given to
the subject of the oil yielded by the
cotton seed. Recent Investigations
show that m oil may be obtained to
the amount of from is to 19 per cent.
from cotton seed, which is very much
cheaper than linseed. The residue
is nearly as valuable for fattening
purposes as linseed cake. The crude
oil answers well for paints and var
nlshes, and makes excellent soap.
The refined is considered little infe-
rior to olive oil.
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A Washington correspondent of q
Western paper was recently severely
poisoned by the use of writing fluid
known as French ink. The ink pene-
trated scratch on the hand, and
soon after produced an extensive
swelling of the arm, and other symp-
toms, which his physicians at present
consider dangerous.