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Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-07-14
RIP VAN WINKLE
The senson of ExIinust lon.

No matter how vigorous by nature the system and the
constitution may be- they must necessarily suffer
less from the depicting effects of the temperature
midsummer, unless strengthened aud sustained by
wholesome tonic treatment The extra pressure upon
the vital forces must be ret and Counterbaanced by
extra resistant power; the unusual and rapid con
sumption of the animal fluids by profuse peupratIon
must be compensated by the perfect digestion and
assimilation Of the ood taken into the stoma ch from
which both the fulds aud the solids Of the body
derived. Otherwise the physical strength declines
and tho mind gmpAthiEing with the machinery
through which IL aots, becomes depressed and ener.
vated sIIMULANT is therefore absolutely II quired
at tis nota violent calculated TO prod
febrie excitement but something which will recruit
and reinforce the whole Organization in proportion 10
the extraordinary drain TO which the tord he at sub
] cts II.
This desideratum is supplied In palatabe and most
efficient form in HOSfETrER'S STOMACH BIT
TIERS, which the people of this country, after more
than twenty-five years experience have accepted and
endorsed the nest tonc Alternative and antbiliOus
preparation which edcal chemistry has yet succeed
ed 10 obtaining from the strength sustaining, healing
and purifying products OF the vegetable kingdom.
Every Ingredient Of this famous compound has It's own
specific virtue, and the result OF their combination Is
the most genial iDvigorant, aperient, and regulating
medicine ever admin stered, either preventive or
cure OF tho disorder rs most common in our variable
climate. Among these may be enumerated dyspepsia,
bliousness constipation, fever and ague nervous
debility, and all the ailments proceeding from mpor
feet digestion. course of HOSTETTER'S BITTERS
is the best possible safeguard against tho dang
which menace persons OF both sexes, and all ages,
during the heated term.
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TO CONSERVATIVES,

ew weeks, by avery simple remedy. after having suffer-
cd several yeas with lung affection, and that
dread disease, Consumption anxious TO mako known
70 his follow sufferers, tho means Of euro.
10 all who desre II. ho will send copy Of the pre-
tcrpton used free Of charged with tho directions for
preparing and using the same. which they will find
SURE CURE ToR CONSUMPTION ASTHMA, BRpNcHr-
TIs, etc. The object Of tho advertiser in ending the
Prescription 10 benefit the afflicted. and spread in.
formation which ho concoives TO be invnluabe and he
hopes oyo suoror will try his romedy az II will cost
them nothing, and may prove blessing.
PARTIES wishnR the prescription. will please addreaa
- REV. EDM ARD A. WILSON,
MIlliamgbnre. kngs. County. Now York.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-07-14

RArHERA MISTAKE. The other day o
young lady stepped into well-known es-
tablishment in Bowery, and inquired of q
handsome clerk;
"Sir. have you any mouse-colored
gloves2'
'Mouse-oolored, Miss 2"
"Yes; q sort of gray-the color of your
drawers, meaning the store drawers which
were painted gray.
my drawers, Missp" calculated the young
man, glancing down at his dress TO see II
everything was right and tight. "My
drawers Miss J why | don't wear any"
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-07-14
ERRORS OF YouYH.

AGEkTLEMAN who suffered for yeara from Nervous
Debility Premature Decay and all tho oiioots Of youth
ful ndiscroton will for tho sake Of suffering humanity
send FREQ 10 all who need IL, tho receipt aud directions
for making tho simple remedy by which he was cured
uheres wishing 10 profit by tho advertisers eIperi
noe, can do 10 by addressing, In perfect confidence
JOHN B. OGDEN,
misiy No. q Cedar street. New York.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-07-14

A GREAT many side hits are being made at
the PLANTATION BITrERs by score or two OF
disintereated friende, who are endoavoring TO
initiate or counterfeit them. II is all Of no
use. The people will not be imposed upon.
PLANTATION BIrTERs are increasing In use
and popularity every day. They are In the
same sized bottle, and made just as they were
at first. They make the weak strong, the
languid brilliant, and are exhausted hature's
great restorer. The recipe and full circular
are around each bottle. Clergymen, mer-
chants, and persons whose sedentary habits
induce weakness, lassitudo, palpitation Of the
hears, lack OF appetite, liver complaint, etc,
these Bitters. But, above all, thoy are rec
commended to weak and delicate females and
me theirs.
MAGNOLIA WArER.---Superior to the best
imported German Cologne, and sold at half
the price.
PRIVATE medical aid Raal nr Wl,iIlia,a
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-07-14

Messrs. NOLAN Bros, Wholesale Druggistr,
Wheeling, Va, say under date Of July a. 1865, that
they can safely recommend the aargling OIL for
more diseases than II is recomm9n ended for.
From J. K. FISHER, Uniontewn, Pa, June 81,
1s67.-Your Gargling OIL is doing much better here
than formerly, since its virtues have become
known, and the bottles put up for Family Use,
without stain, are much sought for.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-07-14
HIGHLY IMPORTANT

OoMsrocK's RATIONAL FOOD, composed OF th0vlcb
est portions Of tho berry Of wheat and barley most
nutriticue article for Inyalids and Infants Fnorsed
by the best Allopothic and homeopathic phyeiciapa
oi New York and elsewhere Invaluable In bowel com.
paints IL perfect substitute for breast milk for in
fants Very many ivcs have boon saved ny its intro
circular, free 70 all. ROBERT H. TABER, i76 Rlton
street. New York. nm
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\ Dr. BurtOn's Tobacco AntidOte.

WARRANTED TO REMOVE ALL DESIRE TOR ToBACCo. II
eafNy vegetable and harmless and is also excellent ~
pesG II pWlfes and eaiches tho blood invgorateythe
system possesses great nourishng and srongheninpOw
e ennes The stomach 10 digest the hearest food
sleep reiNshing and establishes robust health smokers
box. PeaNee. An Interesting treatise on W. injurious
effects CT toNcco, with lists or tesmonias references
oc, SEar FRbS. Agents wanted. AddresY
Dr. T. r. ApsorT, Jerfy City, M.
TB&TI MON IAES.
royrS,srEn's TEAFMoNy. II receivy a box Of Burtons
Antidoie from Rev NJ Poulton aA find Il an ,6eciIaI
cure B, GArsnNv Connoiton,E Eiarrison Co., Ohio,
Frou ruE " 8, exsuRY, iSkretarvs osice--Please
send supply OF tue AsfXorE he one receiged has done
tis Uork SURELY o. I. EDGAR.
rRon Nzw HAMPSHIRE ESkrE PRroN Gentlemen Of
influence here having been ed Of the appetite for toac
co by using DE-, Burton'e Note desire supply for
the prisoners o. this lnStit NionA
/ JotEPn MAYO /NardefNpf N. H. State Prison.
A BANKERis TEsTIAyyY. - Dr\Burton's Antdote for
W. MANE lst Nat BGnkAFew Albany Ind.
CLERe ernAS's fFsrHosr- --oNEHo1 OF ASTlDoTs
Rev wv. SHoEMARER KelleM Station Pa.
hare gained iytvHD pound, Of esh IN thrt months BY
removed WK L. WIN, JK.
FRoM/rHE SOUTHERN HoME JOURNAL, BIATIMORE
MD-he box Of Burion's Antidoe removed all dfrs fol
the wed from mo. take pleasure In recommended Il TO
all ofr readers. T. Y. SLATER, EdNr
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS
tTademdr6 X Copgri0htea1
0AUTIoN--Beware Of iniuIiOas immitations sold by
Humbuvf,f decaOal27 On
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A MUSICAL BOX FOR one DOLLAR.

VUNRE French Great Sensation novelty cheapness
IL durability In highly polished case, metallic
tongues brilliant 10 tone OF tho best construction, with
the most recent improyements. now keyess pattorn
ing room tablo Guaranteed Of tho best workmanship
and performance No. size, airs 81; No, g. IL airs
Of price, II the most complete "a not gyon
money refunded Address W. SCOTT a PAUL, Mu
orders and registered letters only received
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Special aotifss.
CURE YOUR COUGH.
ALIENS LUNG RALSAM. A..
HHA Y TnE pOoYOR2 NAY.

Amos WoOy, M ID. of Kosciuska Co., Indiana, says
'For three years past have used Aliens Lung Basann
extensively In my practice, and am satisfied there Ia
no better medicine for lung diseases IN use"
Isaac II. Doran, M. D., Of Logan Co., Ohio, says:-
"Aen's Lung Balsam not only sells rapidly but gives
perfect satisfaction In every case within my knowledge.
Having confidence in IL and knowing thatt possesses
valuable medical properties, freely use IL in my daily
practice and with unbou nded success As eIpeoto-
rant most certainly far ahead Of any preparation
have over yot known"
D.. Fletcher Of Missouri, says. 'Treoommend your
Basa In preference 10 any oher medicine for Coughs
and II gives satsfaction.n
Aliens lung Balsam 10 the remedy 10 cure all Lung
and Throat dicutieS Itshould be thoroughly tested
before using any other Basam. IL will cure when all
others fail. Directions accompany each bottle.
j. N. HARRIS co., Sole Propr's,
Sold by all DrugRists Cincinnati, Ohio.
Sold at Milwaukee BY. IL. Bosworth Sons Greene 4
Button, Rice a Rising. Drake Bros. Dohmen Schmidt
Co., and all Milwaukee Druggists.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-07-14
LOVE &c MONEY,

The Secrets Of Love, or the Charm Of Eden, the
Ara ian Love Philter and Great Secret Of Fascination
obtained IN Egypt once in your possession gain
the undyng love OF any you wiah) also ten Songs
ten Receipts, Beautiful Piotures New Arts, How 10
Get Rch, Choice Seoreta &o all mailed for ten cents
Addrese u. 10. WOOD. XarnOn. Now JarsaY.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-07-14

From ENos MArHER, Middleport, N. Y, July 2S,
1861 purchased bottle Of your aargling OIL Of
your agent, A. s. Dakor, at Middlepor1 and as yet
have used but half Of 1t. think II has given me
more relief in case OF severe rheumatism, of long
standing, than anything havo ever used before.
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ADR. WHITTIER.

hA% 4OO w 1I4 Il Il AEGOO
I "A REGULAR GRADUATE OF MEDICINE.
IN as diploma at Office will show, has been longer
AenRaRed IN the treatment of Venereal, Sexual and
K Louis ' S
Syphilis, Gonorrhea, elect, Structure, Orchits
Hernia, and Rupture; all UHiuary Diseases and
hSypnlhtic or Mercurial Affections Of the Throat,
nokn or Bones are treated with unparalleled success
Spermatorrhea, Sexual Debility and mpotency,
as tne result OF self in YOUTH sexual excuses
m maturer years, or other sesand which produce
some OF the following effects nocturnal emissions,
aootohes debility, dizziness, dimness Of sight, con.
fusion OF idoas evil forebodings aversion TO society
adeTn marriage improper, arepermanently cured
The Doctors opportunities in hospital and private
practice are unsurpassed in st. ouig any other
oiV Back hes Of st. Louis papers prove that he has
been located there longer by years than any others
advertising The establishment, library, laboratory
and appointmentsare rvalled in the West unsur.
passed anywhere. Age, with experience, can be re-
lied upon and the doctor refer to many physicians
throughout the country. In past success and pres
ent position he stands withouta competitor.
The Writings of n Physician whose rem.
tatiOn IL Uni0n-widc should be
worth reading
DOCTOR WHITTIER publishes a MEDICAL
PAMPHLET relating to venereal diseases and the
disastrous and yariAd consequenoes OF self abuse
that will be sent to any address in sealed euyeope
for two stamps Many physicians introduce patients
70 the doctor aft0r reading his medical pamph let
Communication confidential A friendly talk will
cost you nothing Office central, yet retired-No
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to1P. M. sundays IL TO aP. M. dec29ly
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Extract from letter from J. o. PRArT, dated
Quincy, ohautauqua Co., N. Y, August a. 1884,
Ihavc been acquainted with your medicine (darg-
ling OILY for the last fourteen years II has proved
sure cure for Foot Rot in Sheep for which sold
the last bottle and have calls almost daily for more
Please forward as soon as convenient.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-07-14
THE GREAT FAMILY MEDICINE
PERRY DAVIS PAIN KILLER,

TGUnI UAvuO HAbv AuLLEMu
WNHE PAIN KILLER
n Is both an Internal and External Remedy.
TWNHE PAIN KILLER
OF Cough,
TRNHE PAIN KILLER
III Don't fail TO keep II in the house ready for use
VNHE PAIN KILLER
M Is an almost certain cure for CHOLERA, and
has without doubt, been more suocessu in curing this
the most eminent and skiilful Physcians In India,
Africa and China, wherO this dreadful disease Is ever
more or less prevalent the Pain Killer is considered
those climates, sure remedy.
FmNHE PAIN KILLER
n Each Bottle Is wrapped with full directions for
10 use
TWNHE PAIN KILLER
Il Is sold by Druggists and Dealers in Family
Medicines
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-07-14

PRIVATE medical aid. Read DR.. Whittiers
advertisement.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-07-14

j. H. GrOvesteen, JoHpdsr Of ne old and JauOrabiy
k,lown house Of GTOvesteen & 90.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-07-14
BRANDRETH'S PILLS
RHEUMATISM CURED

BRoOKLYR, October 5th 1863.
To Dr. BRAEDRETH 1T gVes me pleasure to stat a
the good hAye experienced from your Pills. Since
commenced their use have felt, in all respects, Ike
new mao, and the rheumatism took them TO relieve
has entirely disappeared, At first was prejudiced
against them. because their operation was attended
With severe gripping but, further experience am
convince such pains only caused by the medicine
Struggling with and removing certain obstructiOns 1
the bowels commenced with taking five pills every
each evening the quantity up to twelve pills. which
number continued 10 take for ten days, and then
exception Of the first three Doses have experienced
no pam or gpinR but the operation both ca sy and
pleasant. took he pills for twentyiour days and
noticed that passed larp quantity Of black bilious
looking, Offensive matter which am glad to have rot
clear Of The Brandreth Pills take right hold OF All
that is deleterious the bowe,s and as said before
nowfoe like a man, and deem it my duty TO ex.
press my gratitude TO you.
Sincerely your frifnd,
FRANKLIN I. HAwLEY,
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R. .. TAYLOR, Of Concord, Ry, says tho Gargling
Oil cured horse Of his injured while ploughing
by attempting to step over stump almost severing
the thigh from the body also that he has used It in
his family for fifteen years, and is the best remedy
for Cuts, Burns Bruises, Frost Bitss Strains,
Rheumatism, etc., he ever used.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-07-14
NOW PUBLISHED.
Mushet SHOT GUNS warrante,

To shoot close and kill 90 yards Price, 81. so,
Want ed. Army Guns and Revolvers. Send stamp
for price list Rifles Shot Guns, Revoyers, TO JOHN
BTONS UN WORKS, Pittsburgh, Pa.
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No, 43.
SlMlLIA sIMlLlDUS 0URANTUR.
HUMPHREYS,
uHnNJHt AuD rH,uWuEt GUnuI r,ur1r,e,

uAvE PROVED, FROM TIE MOST AMPLE
IL experience an entire Success: Simple
Prompt-Enicient and Reliable. They are tho
only Medicines perfectly adapted to popular use,
using them; so harmless IS TO be free from dan
geg, and so efficient o. TO be always reliable
They have raised the highest commondatlon from
all, and will always render satisfaction.
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p. LoRILLARD. N. Y.
FOY & KEYS. Agts, CHICAGO, ILL
FoWLE'S
PILE and HuMOR CURE,

SSOOOS SALARY Address U. S. Piano 90 N. Y.
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Agents Wanted for DR.. March's
NIGHT SCENES
I'M THE BIBLE.

Rosetinted Paper, steel enerayings Of unriyaled
For circular, description, datons proe and
terms to agents, address ZEIGLER, ,MOOJR6Y GGmo NJ
Louis Mo- ~ -4i'' VI 'o
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Gbifaeu BnsintSS DireftOrp.

TheJoliotO'He arc among the prominent ieads,S busi
ness houses is their several Department.:
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-02-02
BANKRUPTCY.

In the District Court of the United States, for
the District OF West Tennessee. In the mat
ter of A. p Tuck, Bankrupt.
Take notice that a general meeting OF the
creditors of said Bankrupt will be held al the
once OF 7. J. Latham, Esq. Register, in the
city of Memphis, in said district, on the 18th
day of February, a. D., roy, AT ~ O'Clock s.In >,
dividend.
I also give netice that have fled my final
accounts as assignee of the estate of said Bank.
rspt in said Court, and that on the 10Th day OF
March 1859. shall apply TO said Court for the
settlement of my accounts, and for a discharge
from all liability as assignee of said estate IN
accordance with the provisions of the 2Sth sec
tiOn OF the act OF Congress, entitled - An act TO
establish uniform system OF bankruptcy
Throughout the United States" approved
March 2 1857.
WIN. Y. CIRODE, Assignee
MEMPHIS, TENN, January 2, 1859. jas
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-02-02
OBITUARY.
Fx.Gov. Francis W. Piekens.


A telsgraphic dispatch announces the
death, at Edgtfield, 8. c., on Monday,
OF Francis W. Pickens, formerly Gov
ernor OF that State. Mt. Piekens was
born 10 ToogadOo, st. PAul's parish, g.
Pickens, q lawyer OF wealth and ability,
was Governor of the : ate IN lSl6-'l8
The son was educated st the South Caro-
lima College, Columbia, and wss in 1923
admitted to the bar, and com meneed
practice in Edgefield District. In 1882,
during the hight of the Modification ex-
element, he was elected to the Legisla-
ture by the Nullifiers of his district, and
soon distinguished himself as debater.
In 1884 he was elected to Congress, OF
which he remained member during the
next ten years. In 1886 be made an
elaborate speech denying the right of
Congress to abolish slavery in the Dis
trict of Columbis without the consent of
Maryland and Virginia. In lS44 he de-
cliDed reelection TO ongress, and was
elected to the South Carolina Senate
from Edgefield. The I" BlufftOn move
ment,u 3 demonstration on the part Of
certain citizans of the State 70 seoede
from the Federal Union, was then in
progress, and was advocated by Mr.
Hammond, then Governor OF the State,
and other prominent men. Mr.. Pickens
voted with the majority against the
measure. After remaining several years
in private life, he was elected delegate
to the Nashville SCutheIn Convention
which met ia 1S50-'5l, 10 consider the
proper course to be pursued by the South
under the alleged sggressions of the
North. In 1854 he presided over the
South Carolina State Convention called
to elect delegates to the nsxt General
Democratic Convention, and in 1856 he
went to Cincinnati as q delegate to thai
Convention. In 1857 he was appointed
by Mr.. Buchanan Minister to Russia,
and upon his return from that country in
the latter part OF 1850, before the State
had declared its secession nom the Union
he was elected Governor of South Caro-
lins, which position he held at the break
ing out OF the late rebellion. He was 9
prominent Seeessionist, and was init
mstely identified with the inauguration
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-02-02

Of hostilities at Charleston. He figured
quite prominently az q Confederate
statesman for several years, but st the
close Of the war retired to private life.
sr. Ernest Jones.
The cable announces the death, on
Tuesday, Of Mr. Ernest Jones, prOmi-
nent r sdieaI politician OF England. Mr..
Jones was descendant from an old Nor
man family, was educated in Germany,
and on his return to England in 1874 be
was called to the Bar. He commenced
his professional career with success, but
soon turned his attention to politics,
Joined the Cbartist movement IN lS45,
and rapidly became Its leader, position
which he retained until its extinction In
1858. During this period he issued The
LdbOTeT, Notes Of the People, and other
periodicals, and established q newspaper
called The Peoples Paper, which WAS
the organ Of the Chartists, and was con-
tinusd for eight years. While connected
with the Chsrtist movement he never
accepted of any emolument, but spent
large sums in its support, and volunts-
rily resigned a fortune Of nearly e2000
per annum, left to him on condition that
he should abandon the Chartist cause.
He contested Halifax in 1947, sHd Not
tinghsm in 1853 and 1857. 10 1S4S he
was tried for a seditious speech, and SEN
fenced to Two years. solitary cOnfine-
ment, and refused TO petition for COM
mutation of the sentence. The severity
Of his treatment was made the subject of
debate IN Parliament. While in prison
he composed an epic poem, published IN
1851, after he had regaiDed his liberty,l
entitled "The Rsvolt OF Hindostan.n II
wss written with his blood on the leaves
Of the prison prayer-books, IS he had
been refused the use OF pen, ink and pa
per, for the first nineteen months OF his
imprisonment. "The Bsttle-D Day" ap-
peared in 1885, followed by other poems,
" The Painter of Florence and "The
Emperor's Vigil" In 1856; "Beldsgon
Church, and "COraydR,n - in 1880. Upon
the extinction of Chsrtism, Mr.. Jones
resumed his practice ss barrister on the
Northern Circuit. He had just been
chosen, by an iJfJrmal ballot, to succeed
Mr.. Briy, member Of Parliament from
Manchester, in the event of that gentle
man being convicted Of the charge Of
bribery pending against him.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-02-02
WoMAN As 4 AODELER

The sculptor Gibson relates that one
dey be went into his studio 81 Rome, and
there found an American physician and
his daughter. who, the father said, used
to be getting hands and feet from his
dissecIing-r0Om and modelling them, end
at last insis.e on going 20 Rome and
studying under AIr. Gibson. Now, that
gentleman did no. take pupils, for be
found they generally came to teach him,
instead Cf learning from him but be
told the lady to call next day, when he
set her to model in clay 2 bust Of Medu-
ga. Next day he vent and found an IN
commonly g0gd copy; but ne thought,
"If tell her 10 Is an excellent copy, l
shal turn her hesd.n So he said, No,
so bad, but you can do better, try again, D."
aud deiaced the copy. Next day she did
better, aud the advice snd dsfacing we're
repeated. The third day be really was
surprised to see what she mad done, Rud
took her as a pupil, on account Of her
spirit OF perseverance and willingness to
6e thorough. This pupil, the first aud
only one that Gibson ever took into his
studio, was Harriet Hcsmer.
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rrNNELLNe 80 EAeLEsH cHANNEL

TUSNELLNG TEE EAGLLSH CHAENEL
The tunnel urdsr the English Chan
mel, at Dover, it is asserted, will have to
be bored through easlE formation, and
though the actual pefforstion viii be
easy, vet, the pressure OF the sea upon
the Welding rock will be immense, In
building the Thames tunnel, the water
burst through the roof several times, and
Brunei, the engineer nearly lost his life
during one of these irruptiOns OF the
river. Ia the event Of violent storm
the danger OF break would be immi-
nent, spd the Sorkmsu, having TO run
several miles 10 obtain refuge, would
have but poor opportunity toesespe. The
difficulty OF 0fveRtilsting such atunnel must
ur0ve to berry great. But, notwithstand-
ing thFse serious 0ojoauOns, three emil
nent EaglIsh engineers have pronounced
the plan to be feasible, and the estimated
cost, forty-fiys million dollars, TO be Tes-
sonRble.