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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1866-05-11
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\ writer in tie Honolulu Friend was
IA eve witness to the eruption OF the vol
c.nir mountain Manua Loa, on the Island
81 laval. 1t commenced near the sum
luit and sent down It's burning floods ;llon@
ia, northwestern slope for two day, and
Jl,n suddenly ceased. After thirty->iN
hours the lava burst out vertically about
haiI' way down The mountain, sending a
,o.umn OF glowing liquid fire one thousand
t,,t INTO the air This jet was about one
hundred feet in diameter. and continued
tvr twenty ,iay, 10 rise into the air to a
hight varying from 800 to 1909 feet.
Til, terrific fu:iladc was accompanied
with explosions which shook the hills, and
,ht thunder OF it, progress was heard at
thy distance of forty miles. At its first
i,,,,r from the orilicc ii was at a white
lca, as it assembled higher and higher
it changed to deep blood red, and finally
tdl almost black to the earth.
ma few days Il cone nearly three hun
drcl t,,t HIGH wa, raised. vast heap OF
.,oai Goals hotter than ali the fiery fur
nac,~ Of the world, and awtully suggestive
ot the destructive force OF the great chem
ir;I laboratory OF nature. From tins
molten fountain. mile in circumference,
4 broad river of fire went rushing down
the mountain side, tillng up valleys. tum-
bling over prccipicc>. burning through the
woods and cvaporating the water OF the
stream, and pools in great wreatlIs OF
murky steam and vapor which filed all
the sky. All Eastern Hawaii wa, Il sheet
of LIGHT. and night was turned into day.
At sea the light was visible for two hun.
dred miles, the point from which the tir,
issued being ten thousand feet above tht
lcye! OF the ocean. The rivers Of fire from
Iii, mountain flowed about thirty-tiv'
miles and stopped within ten miles of tn
coast In the daytime the atmosphere 70
mNly square miles was filled with a murk,
haze, through which the Sunbcams shed ;
pale and ghastly light The air was iillc'
with the little lilamcnts called Pelo'S hair
and with sitting ashes. 1t was a seen
such as few would care to witness, am
one which the dwellcr III more temperat
cline, would not wish to run the risk G
Tor all the beauties and rare production
OF the tropics.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1866-05-11

kEEr THEM SErAKArE--IHl,.ing from
the number Of letters deposited in thr Post
Office bearing IN ''Inlcrm,i Revenue" in
stead of Postage stamp. We should sup
pose that many persons were IN the habit
of keeping their supplies of these Two Very
different articles in one common recept,l
Gle. We would advise those WHO DO not
desire 10 have their letters held for post
age" in consequence Of IN error OF this
sort, to provide against It's occurrence 10y
keeping the two kinIs OF ''gum-bac',>'
carefully separated.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1866-05-11

Dr. Herring of Philadelphia says: The
sure prevention against cholera i> sulphur
Put half teaspoontul OF tiour OF sulphur
into each of your stockings before you go
about your business never 90 out with
an empty stomach; eat DO fresh bread nor
sour fruit. This Is not only preventive
in cholera, but i'll many other epidemic
diseases Not one OF very many thousands
who have followed this advice has been
attacked bv cholera
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1866-05-11
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u>-gs-ami iii.n he >oii ai,oiacr A3il,.,a
oi em INTO >la,cry. IL con'inn-r-l i..l~
cheerful >lile oi ilifa- Tor >iiln liil.. 1rl b.
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slim lii-l.-;omoi kunI,sn -.l...-..a.i. l,s...
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success. the hoa-e boin cnon.5.5 a. I.-,..
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doors were opened iLc s-..--, h.asy;
up cards on which r,as i'.:a;-L - >.......
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| went Ia bed at la-s "Aal l~..-' 3
said, thou laa,i no ear Tor swc. ni. b.
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ser, Betsy slept- AREEAls MAlp.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1866-05-11

The largest organ ever constructed III
the United States is about to h, sent from
the factory Of the Messrs, Hook. ot BoS-
ton, to the society OF which Rev. H. W.
Beecher is pastor
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1866-05-11

ford county, Maine. The human m;pl
can plctur no greater misfortune rllan
this
NO. my Irish trell~, | am here rs valr
nab"r ar.d ir"n- | kn - vna -r. '-,,..
and warm hearted l.llo,g vpu .r. !.,,.-
est in this Finian matter.
But let us look ai them head ccu.rS.
Let us look at them rip-roarin c..sl r ia
New York, who've bin t..I5n re:as.i ar
uPard> OF a year, Sweagin iigl,rl .,s..' T..
free.
heres two par;ie,-O1!r1I"i.,u,-
and Nco Roberts. One iliahs il. la
way l. 10 90 over 10 iana'lv and c-:..l,..-ii
a Irish republic there kindly r.,ia.ain
the Canadi;in> 1" pay Tia cx!,ll-,.-,.. a..
sweet hood and the other wsm.~ io "a:
direck for Dublin lay, where yost,l4 2;g-
Roy and hi> tar youn~ bride r,,lia ,l,.,,a
and Was drowned. accunlin 10 a l...i..l
onet read But there's one pint on which
boih sides ;l@ree-th;si's the lug~ In.v
are wiilin. them chap in New Yul.lz. 70
receive ali the iun> youil ~rnd gln. lap
send a pu>> Tonight 10 Alalnoiry ..l.d :l-
oiier 10 Roberts noih wi.l rc,elsr ,,n.
lou het, And with oiLer pu->es ii nlil
bc sim lar
Il WAS III Mr. Dclmonico's ,.slia ho,l-c
ihe other night. and | SAW my a.. ri
Tcrrenye McF ad,ien. who : a Il, ,.,l.r ....8
entellri>in deputy ccn:re, IL Nj, >i.-n
al Il iaila, earim 4 eanN:l>> lack ,lnyi-
Poultry ui thai kind. - ,ou k,luA.
rather hi-n .Iu>i now. il.il.a .tiyoar ,l,,.
doli;.r> per pound And a i,o,.., .s -r,,l
seal stood hctor- him
How ;lre yau, Mir, McFa,id,n -
said
'.Oh. Mr.. Ward. ana mi-yrable-
miserable The Nrvn.~ We iri-iI..,.a
>liiicT Oh, ireland, mill :: lrua Ia
tory % wear >r:flr,iiig- ev.r lr written
Mn>t We he forever ernui3d unlnr tie ira
heel OF dc~potic Britain hua, NJ vi
Mont yoa eli >illiiin =
Wei, | SAID. i; there's ;s,sa.a.r ,-:a-
,a>> back ami spare bo,..en. thai -l.4
seal ii. the llol'>,.. wmli.ln-t .aii-ia iia.a
YOU in hem @roun'i under i.y b~ison-> ir,n
heel
'';irzn turtle soup. iir-l = Ia. al.
"Neii, W ii In 10 -.l,lrc tie ,yTi,r-s
OF ireland with yoH, don. ca "a ,..
have bowl oi soup. i'ai :. h,-.., inlo d..
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oi my childhood dav~, wl.ea Nr i..i ,in
i,abe,l in conjunction wi,h pa, ,,see
SUNDAY ml"rilin. ;iili lh,n .li n-iis I.,rs
The illa.e clsarcil. and .l..l :, ..--Ie-i.-.
nap IN tie fatally l,e@.
Mir AIcE:,,i!>n. rna w:.> >i;.',-.in
thuriy, wH> oi ii.c l.;,ii'.liy Hili- T,cl..
doubt ;lii >Jlnc eb.'liy Patriots n.e.,.'.~
oi lie kobeFi> MI w. -;i.i,..a :" al,
saline WAY ovef 10 liac tia-sa D,.g e>,la
house.
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seen noiI..m l,,: ,,.,v - i,i-ll-, a., :...
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get oui ni byliu--,> a. is..e .t- o:,r !l.-l
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you bc the -p,e,l, i:,.si l4,,.r - ~ ,
, anything iii you know w..ege.a,..> "a
are com Ia,
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: hoon,. iieil y~ar ei'..r- q. car ,.i.,~, s...'
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Smyrna times., 1866-05-16

INCREASE OF RATS - The Farmers GdSetts
(Englshl asserts and proves by figures that pair
of RATS will have progeny and descsndants no less
than 65I 05O three wears. Now. unless this mme nsa
family can be kept down. they would consume uoTs
food than would sustain 5000 human beings.
kT See "CosTAR's" advertisement above.
Smyrna times., 1866-05-16
1866.
1886.

"COsrAR's" Rat, Roach. Ant, &c. EXIernInaiO
more grain and provisions are destroyed annually
Grant County by VermIn than would paw for ton'
this Rat and insect Killer Lancaster, Wis. HerGl
kr See "C0srAR's' advettisement above.
Smyrna times., 1866-05-16

ny :! BEwARE of all worthless isitat ions
R1- Aes that "COsTAR's'' name each Boa. Bot
tie. and Flask. before you buy.
Smyrna times., 1866-05-16
THE KIRBY CLIPPER MOWER.


machine will do the ordinary but little
This machine has all the distinctive principles and advantages Of tho American Harvester
has
all
sd
simple beautifully Several thousand machines
anls
efoe ventui o purcha any
ynachine warrant o
Smyrna times., 1866-05-16
DIR. c.. A. COWGILL,

Having returned to Dover, ofF,rs his professional
services to the citizens Of Kent County.
Office at the residence Of Daniel Cowgirl. Sen'r
Dover, Delaware. apll 2m
Smyrna times., 1866-05-16
THE SMYRNA TIMES SUPPLEMENT.
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS.

ScuoLARsHIPs including the same subjects as above.
Time Limited to Three Months,
TWENTY DOLLARS.
Penmanship, Three Months, G
Penmanship and Arithmetic, Three Months, slO
The saving of coal and gas in the summer months
10 an advantage Of such importance as enables the
mana cement Of this College to make considerable
reduction in the summer rates.
FROM Ocr. l, 1866, TO APRIL l, 1866,
And succeeding years, as before.
Life Scholarships, e35
Scholarships. Three Months. IS
PenmanshIp, Three Months, 10
Pcnmanship and Arithmetic, Three Months, IL
Special Terms for Clubs, Soldiers, aud The Sons
of Inmisters and Teachers.
DAY AND EVENING INSTRUCTION FOR
BOTH sexes AND ALL AGES.
In Banking Storekeeping, Bookkeeping. PenmsH-
ship. Pen Drawing, Photography. Arithmetic, Mes.
surstion, Algebra, Geometry, Analytical Geometry.
The Calculus, Navigation, Surveying. Engineering.
Gsuging. Mining, Mechanical Drawing. Commercial
Law, German, Telegra aphing, and the English Bran
chss, at moderate prices.
Endorsed by the public the most successful
Business College Of the country, IS evidenced By
the fact that
Four Hundred and Two tu nts
Have entered in the first SIX months of its existence
Smyrna times., 1866-05-16
1896.

"CoSTAR'S" RAT EXrERMINAToR is simple
safe. aud surs-ihe mOst perfect RA r-IlcaIIOn meet
ing have ever attended. Every Rat that can get
II, properly prepared. will eat II. and every that
eats it will die. generally at s0ms place distant &c
possible from where it Iaksn.-Ldke Sk0rs. Mich.
Mirror.
Qrr See "CosrAs,s" hrnriisa mani ahaxa
Smyrna times., 1866-05-16
Principals of Departments:

Principals Of Departments;
THOMAS MAY PIERCE, A. NJ,
GEORGE B. SNYDxH, K. s. BARNES,
C. N. FARH, JR, II. REYNOLDS,
HENRT kEIM, A. L. ROOERsoH, A. M, G. Z.
Supported by an able Corps Of Assistonts.
Call or send for Catalogue, College Currency, and
Pierce's Practical Educator.
Office No 53l North Eighth Street
splS On THOMAS NJ. PIERCE.
Smyrna times., 1866-05-16
1866.

RATS versus BIROS.-Whoever engages in killing
small birds cruel maR; whoeVer aids IN sStsrmIn
AtInE rats Is \ benefacI0F. We should like sIme one
TO give the benefit of their experience IN driving
these PesIs We need something besides dogs. cats
and traps i-r this business -NcIentSe AmericGS ".
SF Se+ "EOsrARH" advertisement above.
Smyrna times., 1866-05-16

"IS years established in New York City"
"Only infallible remedies kH0wn."
'Free from P0isOns
Mot dangerous to the Human Family"
"Rats come out oi their holes 70 die"
"Costar's" Rat, Roach, &C, Exter's,
Is a paste-used for Rats. Mice, Reaches.
Black and Red Ants. &c, &C. &c.
"Costar's" Bed-Bug Exterminator,
Isa liquid OF wash-used to destroy. and
also as a preventive for Bee. Bugs. dkc.
"Costar's" Electric Powder for Insects
Is for Moths. MOsqEitOs. Fleds Bed Bugs.
Insects PI1Nts. Fowls. Animals. ate.
Gr -! BEwARK of all worthless isiiat ions
so Aes that "COsrAR's'' name w each Boa. bot.
tie. and Flask. before you buy.
~ Address
Henry re. Costar,
4sS Broadway. New Ysrk.
&1r Said IN SMYRNA, DEL,
aT By JAMES r. HOFFECkER. Main St.
And all Druggists and pealerG
1866.
INCREASE OF RATS - The Farmers Gazette
Eng shl asserts and proves by figures that pair
of RATS will have progeny and descendants no ess
than 65 05O IN three Now. unless this immense
family can be kept down they would consume uOTe
food than would sustain $4,000 human beings.
kT See "COsTARs" advertisement above.
1866.
RATS versus RIROS.-Whoever engages in killing
small birds 10 cruel maR whOeVer aids sytsrmIn
AtnE rats Is = beneIacIOF. We should like sIme one
TO give ua the benefit of their experience driving
out these pess We need something besides dogs, cats
snd traps Ter this business NeieHSe Americas. ".
SFSe+ "COsrAR'S" advertisement above.
1S86.
"COSTAR'S" RAT EXrERMINATOR 10 simple
safe. aud surs-ihe mOst perfect RA r-IlcaIIOn meet
ing have ever attended. Every Rat that can get
IT, properly prepared. will eat II. and every that
eats il will die, generally st sOme place as distant 90
possible from where it was Isksn.-Ldks SkOrs. Mich.
Mirror.
xT See "CosrAss" adveriissmsnI above.
1896.
HOISEKEEPEIlS troubled with vermin need be &C
no longer, if they use "CosTARs' EIiermInator. We
have used II TO our satisfaction; and n a boz 9S
we would have Il. We have tried poissns. but they
effected nothing; but "COstar's artlele knocks the
breath out Of Rats. Mice. Reaches. Ants and Bed Bug
quicker tAan can write Il. II 10 IN great demshs
all over the couutry.-Me iina, Ohio. Gssene.
sr See "COsrARs" advertisement above.
1866.
AVOI.:E FROM THE FAR WES'r-Speakink o
"COsrAR's" Rat. Roach. Ant, &c. ExIernInaiOT-
more grain and provisions destroyed annually d
Grant County by VeTmIn than would paw for tons o
this Rat and insect Killer Lancaster. Wis. Herald.
kr See 'COsrAR'S' advertisement above.
1866.
FARMERS And HOUSEKEEPERS-shouid "a
collect that hundreds Of dollars worth e GRAIN PrC
visions, &c, are annMallV destroyed by Rats. Mice
Ants. and other insects and vermn-sll OF which ca
he prevented ny = few dollars worth of "CoSTAR Q
Rat, Roach, Ant. &c, EItermnatOr, bought and uss
freely.
sT See "CosrARs" advertisement above.
01r sold in smyrna. Del. by Jamos p. Hofacks
Main Street; and all Druggists and Dealers 1856
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RtaI @statt.
LKNTZ 4 APPLEGATR,
REAL ESTATE AGENTS.
Office 823 Third street, North side.
DAYTON, OHIO.


"A SMALL FARM, 81 ACRES; GOOD
brick house and well improved six miles from
Dayton adJoining biborty-t4,bO0.
nnc residence, bk acres, wen improved
within one mile OF Dayton-Q91O0
A frame house and ak acres, on Grcencastlo
Hlll-ei 500.
farm OF 1870 acres. on Bear Crock, good land,
for eco per acre.
A tarn Of 10 acres, two miles north of Phillips
burg; cheap at O. 600
fne brick on Jones street-e3bOO.
fno house and lot ON East Third street a. 600.
Three houses and lots Fourth street for t29OO
800, and & 90 each all cheap.
hne residence In yellow Springs, well Inn
prOvcd-t a 800
A good house and lot, wcil improved on Long
street-f2O0O
farm, miles from Dayton, OF ITO acres, well
improved, on Eaton Pike cheap for $4,000.
farm Of i0t acres mile east Of Union, on tho
OIL Troy road, well Improved, and the beat quality
A farm Of la8 acres. well improved miles south
west Of Covlngton Ohio the best land, for sib per
acre.
FLAX factory occupied by Messrs Davis a Co.,
with machinery, and acres OF land.
a farm Of 100 acres, mile north OF Browns sta
uon, on Western X. r., on Twin Greek, well inn
prQyed-tl0OOO.
farm Of 90 acres on Greonyille II. R.-FQ 80.
farm Of % acres good improvements, ~
browns station, on Western X. R-S32OO
farm Of 70 acres. ON Germantown Pike, miles
from Dayton 5000
A number of houses and lots in different purts OF
the city, All will be sold cheap.
'cb2-tr LENlZ y APPLEGATE. u. E.A
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CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY.
ITO expire on the 8ist day of January, 1867
OFFICE OF THR AUDITOR OF STATR)
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT,
COLUMBUS, OHIO, July IS, 1890.


COLUMBUS, ONO, July IS, 1890
WHEREAS The PHOENIX MUTUAL LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY. located al Hartford, in
the state of Connecticut has filed In this Ofice a
sworn statement of its condition, required by
the act ITO regulate Insurance Companies not in
corporated by the State OF Ohio" passed April 8,
1865, and amended February 2, 1854, and the act
'rO regulate Foreign Insurance Companies, "
pissed April 8, 1885; and, WHEREAS. baid Comph-
ny has furnished the undersigned satisfactory evil
dence that Is possessed OF actual Capital Of ut
least ONE HUNDRED AND Pity THOUSAND DOLLARS,
invested rs required by said acts; and WHRRRAs,
said Company has filed In this office a written in
strument under its corporate seal signed by the
President and Secretary thereof, authorizing any
agent or agents OF said Company In this state TO
acknowledge service of process, for and In behalf
act OF Apris 1856.
Now 'THEREFoRE. in pursuance of the acts
aforesaid, l. JAMES ii, GOODMAN, Auditor of
State for Ohio, do hereby certify that said PIIQ-
NIX MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE. COMPANY,
Of Hartford Is authorized to transact the business
OF Life Insurance In this State until the thirty
day OF January, In the year one thousand eight
hundred and sixty-seyen.
[sEALl IN WITNESS WHEREOF, have hcreunto
subscribed my name and caused the seal of my
onice to be Affixed tho day and year above writ
ten, JAS. II. GOODMAN,
Auditor of State,
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STATE oP CONNECTICUT, 90
COUNTY OF IlARTPORn n

STATE OF IONNEUTIUUT, 90
COUNTY OF HARTFORD, ss'
Horace j. Morse, Vice President and Jas +.
Burns, Secretary of the Phopix Mutual Life In
surance Company, being severally sworn depose
rect statement of the affairs of the said Company
aud that they are the above described Officers
thereof H. j. MORSE, President
JAS, y. BURNS, Secretary.
Subscribed and sworn before me this 10th day of
July, 1866. EDWARD GOODMAN, ..
1--WE CENT STAMP Ohio Com, of Deeds in Conn.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-10-16
HEAD VINO SAYS NO.

From the Rov. Levi q. icsk, Pastor of tho Baptis1
Church. Pembcrton, " T., formerly of the North
baptist Church, Philadelphia ut psesent Pastor
Ol the Baptlst Church thcstCr Ia.
q. have known HOOnand's German llltters mVor-
avn famiiv, and have been so pleased with their
objects that was induced TO recommend them to
many others aud know TINT they have operated In
q strikingly beneficial manner. take great pleas
uic in thus publicly prOclIiming this fact and call
ing the attention OF those afflicted with the dis
eases for which thCy are recommended, To these
utters knowing from experience that my recon-
mcndation will be sustained. I do this moro cheer
tully as iloohands Blttcrs Is intended 10 benefit
the afflicted, and is mot n Ium drink"
Yours, truly, LEVI g. BECK.
From Rev. W. ID. Soigriod, Pastor Of Twelfth
Baptist Church, Philadelphia.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-10-16
New and Fashionable
Spring and Summer Clothing,
ROSE & STERN,
No. 3O5 ThIrd street,

zone door west OF fhWnlN uOuse,)
RE now receiving their stock Of Spring aud
N summer Clothing, embracing all the newest
aud most fashionable STYLES. Their stock is one of
tho largest and best in the city and the goods have
been selected expressly for this market. Their
assortment consists Of Coats Pants, Vests, sum
Suits of elegant style and finish, aud general
assortment Of
Gentlenlens' Furnishing Goods.
In CUSTOMER WORK they can not he eN-
eelied having engaged as cutter, My. AUGUST
LOOSE, late in tho employ of Z. Klopicr He is
wen known to the citizens Of Dayton rs one of the
best In his line. The quality Of their goods is un
ivalleI and thcir prices shall he such rs TO give
FULL LSATISFACrION to their customers.
Ak5y- Call aud examine our assortment, before
Lrchasing elsewhere. and you will fnd that we
ELL GOODS LOWER than those who boast SO
much Of low prices, and thcr sell higher than any
FJly else. apl0-dtt
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IiN

Gentlemen; have recently been laborng under
the distressing effects Oi indigestion, accompanied
by prostration OF the nervous system; NumeT;
Gus remedies were recommended by friends, and
some OF them tested, but without relief Your
HoOnands German Bitters were recommended by
persons who had tried them, and whose favorable
mention OF these Bttcrs Induced me to try them.
must confess that | had an aversion 20 Patent
Medicines from the Thousand and one" quAck
"Bitters," whose only aim seems to be TO palm on
swoctened and druggcd liquor upon the community
in u sly way, and the tendency of which fear Ia
10 make many n confirmed drunkard. Upon learn.
ing that yours was really II medicinal preparation,
took it with happy effect. Its action, not only
lpon the stomach, but upon the nervous system,
was prompt and gratifying. | feel that have
derived great and permanent benefit from the use
)f fow bottles. Very respectfully, yours
W. ID. SEtGFRIED, No. 254 ShackAIs axon 81.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-10-16

COLUMBUS, ONO, July 49, 1865
II Is hereby certified that the foregoing s a cor
rect copy OF the Statement of Condition of the
PnmuiN Mutual LifO Insurance Company, OF
Hartford, Connecticut made to and filed In this
Ofice for the year 1855. .. .....
Witness, my hand and seal officially
lsEALl .. IT,. JAS. II. GOODMAN,
jy2Sw3 Auditor Of State.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-10-16
From Rov. u. Mcrrige Pastor of the PAssyun
Chmrch philahophiA

From Rov. u. Mcrrige, Pastor of the PRssyunk
Church, Philadelphia.
From the many respectable recommendations
given to Dr. llOOhands German Bittors WAS in.
duccd to give them trial. After using several
bottles | found them to he a good remedy for do
biity and u most excellent tonic for the stomach.
ID MERRIGk.
From Rev VIM. Smith, formerly Pastor of the
Philadelphia.
Having used In my family number Of bottles OF
your loOfand's German Bitters, have 10 say that
| regard them rs an excellent medicine specially
adapted to remnve the diseases they are recon-
mendcd for They strengthen and nvigorate tho
system when drbilitHted, and are usenll In dtsor-
cTs of the liver loss Of appetite &c. have also
recommended them to several Of my friends VINO
have tried them. and found them greatly beneficial
In the restoration of health. Yours truly,
WM SMITH. Dog Hutchinson Street
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-10-16

From Rev. j. Newton Brown, D. ID. Editor OF the
Encyclopedia of Religious knowledge and Chris
tan Chronicle, Philadelphia
Although not disposed to favor or recommend
Patent Medicines In general, through distrust OF
their ingredients and effects, yet know Of suf-
ncient reasons why man may not testify to tho
benefits he believes himself to have received from
any simple preparation In the hope that he may
thus contribute to the benefit of others.
| 10 this the more readily ip regard 10 Hoohand's
German Bitters prepared by DIR. O. NJ jackson, OF
this city, because was prejudiccd against them for
many years. undur the Impression that they weto
chiefly an alcoholic mi xture. am indebted 10 my
this prejudice by proper tests and for encourage
ment to try them when suffering from great and
long continued debility. The use OF three bottles
Of these Bittcrs at the beginning of the present
year, was followed 10y evident relief and rostora-
ton to a degree of bodily and mental yigor which
had not felt for six months before, and had almost
despaired Of regaining. | therefore thank God,
and my friend for directing me TO the use OF them.
J. NEWTON BROWN, Philadelphia.