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SASH.F FACTORY.

TNHE undersigned now prepared to furnish
i FRAMES, DOORS, BLINDS, SASH, FLOOR
ING, MOULDINGS, BRACKETS. or any kind of
Scroll Saving, ard everything needed in the way
of woodwork about the building of Houses, at our
"BLOOMERY SASH FACTORY"
on the Shenandoah river. p miles above Keyes'
Ferry, 3 miles below Shannondale Springs, and
miles from CharlestOwn.
AS this is home enterprise we look for the pat
ronage OF our people and if they do not en-
courage US it will nOt be account OF either our
prices, quality OF work, spirit of
LUMBER OF ALL KINDS,
either Rough Dressed kept constantly on hand
for sale. Post office, Charlestown Jefferson
ty, westVa. KEARSLEY & SHEERER.
WILLIAM PHILLIPS, Manager.
April Ia, 1868
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TO THE PUBLIC.

HAVING permanently located in CharlestotFn,
L with view to conducting the business of a
H0USE-CARPENTER AND BUILDER.
take this opportunity of informing the public that
! will give prompt attention to all work that may
be entrusted to my care. My experience in the blu
sIness is such to afford a guarantee that those
who employ me will have cause to regret it.
Or My shop is at the residence of my father, Mr..
Nathaniel Myers, where ] will always be found,
when not elsewhere engaged. When not at home,
any orders may be left with my father.
SAMUEL MYERS.
Feb IL, Is6s-IY.
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EoHNDHK,
THE WILCOX & GIBBS
NOISELESS
FAMILY WING MACHINE.

WE claim for the WILCOX GIBBS the fol-
w lowing points
The S'twisted loop stitch made with one thread
directly from SPOOL making a more elastic and du-
rabe stitch than is made by any other Machine,
thus simplifying it by doing away with bobbips,
shuttles circular needles. under spools and their
attendant complications
The mpossibility of setting the needle wrong
owing to patented device for adjusting the same.
The ease and rapdty of motion, and no. being
able to turn backward by the foot, and non iabilf
~ to get out OF order.
The great range of work-Hemming, telling.
braiding, binding, gathering, quilting, cording.
tucking, embroidery, sewing from finest lace to
heaviest musIins or cloths without changing Ma
chine. REARSLEy b SHEERER,
Agents for Jefferson and Clarke Counties.
April 81, 1868.
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New Goods.
GREAT DECLINE IN PRICES.

n HOWELL is now opening large and veil
y: selected sIock Of goods: Consisting Of DRY
QueenswaIe, NoodsuW"re, EoIiOps. CassiIneres,
&c which he invites the attention Of all wishing
bargains.
He would AJAX the special attention of the gentle
men to his stock OF CLOTHS and CASSIMERES,
which 10 larger than ever before-comprising all
the late styles of plain and fancy goods Beaver
and Tricot Cloths for Overeoats and CloAks, Black
French Cloth, Doeskin Cassimeres, All Wool Ker-
sevs. DT3b and Gray Linseys, Sattinetts. &c.
These goods have been bought with great care.
and at prices much below those Of last Fall. All he
asks is a trial.
October IL. 1853.
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NEW STOCK OF GOODS!
At Summit Point, Jefferson Co., w. Va.
BOUGHT FOR THE CASH!
VA are opening full and complete stock
celled by any other Store IL the Valley or country
around us. Our line of
LADIES' DRESS GOODS,
is composed of AIpacas, Lawns, Lenos, Poplins,
Mozambiques. Shaliies. Persian Cloth, Organizes,
hams sc JaconeLts, Tarletons, Swiss and Barred
Muslins, Marseilcs; aso a full and
SELECT VARIETY OF NOTIONS.
such as Hosiery, Gloves, French Corsetts, Hoop
Skirts, Linen Handkerchief, Braids Buttons and
DONES TIC G. OOD s,
comprising, in part, Bleached and Brown Muslins,
Wooden, Cotton and Linen Goods, Floor Mating
and OH Cloth also, a genera assortment Of q En-
TLEMEN s WEAR-In piece or Ready Made.
heavy stock of BOOTS, SHOkS and HATS-ior
Ladies, Gentlemen, Misses, Boys and Children.
complete stock of Queen ware. WOOden-ware,
Hardware; and II stock OfHARNESS, such as Rid
ing and Blind Brides, Collars, LinCs nj d Back
bands. &c. large stock of FURNITURE, such
as Cottage Bcdstcads. Wardrobes, Bureaus, Tin
Safes, Chair Rockers, Uashstduds &c, at prices
that we can qua rantee.
FULL STOCK OF GROCERIES,
such as Sugars OF all grades, Rio, Java and Lnguy
Coffee. Teas of the best quality, Oils, Syrups,
Salt. &C., III of which offering at very short
p offs for Cash reduce, and we ask friends
and customers to give a trial before purchasing
HILLEARY, WILSON & JOHNSON.
April %, 1868.
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SETTLE UP! SETTLE UP!

OUR accounts ready for, and we insist
" upon a Immediate settlement of the same to
January let, 1868 Hereafter we will consider
accounts due the first of April. fret of July, first
of October. and first ui January, when they will be
made off aud payment expected. Thankful for
past favurs hope by strict attention to business
to gam many customers.
o. II you want your MACHINES repaired, send
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ENTIER,S SURE CURE.
SECURE THE SHADOW.

ERE THE SUBSTANCE FADES.
A ND accordingly the citizens of Charlestown
"A and vicinity. are invited to call at my gallery
Opposite the Carter House. lately DiehPs Marble
PHOTOGRAPH their faces faithfully the
camera, assisted by properly managed light, can
please. ALIEN r HALL
December q. lS67-3m
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TO THE PUBLIC.

PROLAPSUS UTERL
OR FALLING OF THE WOMB.
I HAVE been allowed by the Department at Wash
ington, d. C., a Patent for an Abdominal Sup.
porter, invented by me, to relieve and certainly
cure that annoying and common malady among
the females of our country, known PTolGpsuS
CteTi, or Falling of the Womb.
THIS SUPPORTER WILL GIVE IMMEDIATE RELIEF.
This Supporter 'ciU Effect a Permanent Cure.
have tried this invention upon a number of fe-
ma les suffering from falling OF the womb, and it has
Gtvcn Relief an every instance a0ithout
SINGLE FAIL URE.
ITS UNIFORM SUCCESS IN EVERY APPLI-
CATION has satisfied the inventor and all who have
tried it, that this Supporter most valuable relief
and remedy.
l ONLY ASK THE SUFFERING TO GIVE IT
ONE TRIAL.
will furnish limited number of applicants with
this Supporter upon the receipt of $500 each
Arrangements will soon be completed to furnish
any demand Address me at Harrisonburg. Va
JOSEPH FUNKHOUSER.
October 6. IS6s-3m.
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SADDLES ANDHARNEss
NOW is THE TIME TO GET BARGAINS.

EUGENE WEST has just returned from Balti-
IL more with n full and complete assortment of
Goods. that will compare with any in the market,
for quality and chcapneHs His stock OF
LADIES' DRESS GOODS
is composed of Alpacas. s1erinos, scrg.s. Deaines
Ginghams. &c.
SELECT VARIETY OF NOTIONS,
consisting of Hosiery. Gloves French Corsetts,
Hoop skirts, the GRECIAN BEND, Linen He nd
ke,chmfs, Buttons, Linen Tapes, Rufiinss, = IpaeA
Braid, Gimp, all colOrs, &c, &c. full stock If
DOM ESTIC GOODS,
Bleacbcd and Brown Musiins, Bird Eye Diaper,
Irish Linen. Jaconets, sc sIso fine of
GENTS CLOTHS AND CASSIMERES,
and Boys Wear, Boots and Sho 8 Of all sizes. A
full stock of GROCERIES, such Sugar. Coffee,
Teas of the best quality, Oils, Syrups and that fa-
vUrite bra nd Tobacco, the Durham all of which he
is selling for THE CASH, THIRTY DAYS to prompt
customers Call and see his stock before purchRs-
ing elsewhere.
October "a, 1865
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To the Public.

HAVING purchased avaIuabIe tract of timber
land, and located a Saw-NIfn upon il with n
capacity Of saving forty thousand feet Of Lumber
weekly, VIII be prepared to furnish nearly
EVERY VARIETY OF LUMBER.
Such as Pine Plank, JOists, Rafters, Sind.
ding, PlasterIng Latb, Chestnut Falings,
Oak Fencing Plank, De.
Lumber will be kept constantly on hand al the
Mill, II miles above Kearsley & Sheerer's Planning
BILL on the Shenandoah river, and II slessrs. HUM
PhIeys Hooff's Lumber yard at Charlestown
Persons contemplating building will promote
their interests by calling upon the subscriber in
person, or Messrs. Humphreys & Hoof, before going
elsewhere. GEO. w. EICHEIBERGER
August II, 1s65-6m- -
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STOVES! STOVES!

nRIENTALS GIVE SATISFACTION
" Orientals save Trouble
Orirntals save Money!
OIIentaIs the Best Stoves!
Do not waste your MONEY, TIaE and Pa
THENCE with ''worthless" Morning GIoTiss!
Buy an Oriental Stove and be comfortable
Get the GENUINE ORIENTAL STOVES of
Nov 81, 1868. d. HUMPHREYS q CO.
Papers advertising for copy.
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NOTICE TO THE FARMERS

NOTICE TO THE FARMERS
JEFFERSON & CLARKE COUNTIES.
VlJE would announce to the farmers of Jefferson
w and Clarke Counties, that We will keep on
hand and o rider all kinds of
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS,
such as Woods Self Rake Reaper, Wood . Prize
Mower, for which we are sole agents for Jenerson
and Clarke counties; Crowei Davison's Gum
Spring Drill-Willoughby' patent-sole agents
for Jefferson; Wire Tooth Horse Rakes of different
kinds, Hay Holsters, Corn Shelters. Hay, straw
and Fodder Cutters; Wheat Fans, Plonghs OF dill
ferent kinds. Forks Shavels. Hoes. Moving Scythes
Grain Cradles, Hand Rakts; and will also furnish
FERTILIZERS OF DIFFERENT KINDS.
For particulars of aper and Mower see circulars,
which will be distributed, giving c.rtihcates-
Persons wishing Attachments to Reapers purchased
last year will give US their orders early.
no All orders left with MIR. John Sadler, Rip
pom MIR. J T Griffith, Berryville; or Mr.. VIM.
Grove, Wildwood will be promptly attended TO.
SNYDER, LINK 8. OSBOURN.
Dufield's, Jefferson county, w. Va.
April II, 1865.
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NJ E G II A MIC AL.
DAVID Fl. CocKRILL.l IJosEPH II CocxRILL
DAVID II. COCKRlLL q SON,
ARCHITECTS & BUILDERS,
Oh. rIestOwn, Jefferson County.

On" rIestOWn, JeHersOn County,
VIRGIN IA.
OUR experience in the business which we adver
" tise to conduct, and our Thorough acquaintance
with it in all it's branches. enable to the
public that any work entrusted to will e
cuted in the most workmanlikc manner, and with
the utmost dispatch. Having stood to their posts
in the Confederate army during the four years.
struggle which it manfully encountered. they
have loca ted in their native county, where their
services offered in brildins up the waste places,
and IN carrying out practical reconstruction.
Particular attention given at all times to the
drawing IF plans and sPecifcations; and in the
construction of
GEOMETRICAL STAIRWAYS,
where calculation is required, they confident
that they cannot be surpassed by any workmen
the Valley of virginia.
o. Being we'll known in the community, they
deem it unnecessary to say more, than that orders
left for them will receive prompt attention.
AnriI z. 1S6S-U.
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b. b. ". 1867.
BECKWITH'S ELECTRIC LINIMENT.

nor the cure OF Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Strains
Il of the Joints, Numbness ofthe Limbs, Swelling
of the Joints or Limbs, Bruises any Bone
Nerve Affections, Inc!pient stages of
Group, Chilblains, &c, &c.
Read the Certificates;
We hereby certify that we have used Beck with's
Electric Eminent for Rheumatism and NeuraI gia
and received entire relief from its applications
We confidently recommend it to the public.
Mas. F. NJ. RANSOM, JEFF Co., Va.
Mas. T. Fl. WILLIS,
LIZZIE S. PAGE,
MILDRED c. WATERS.
REV. c NJ. GALLOWAY, SOC West
Lombard Street, Baltimore.
Middleway, jeff Co w. VAL
January 2Ist, 1868.
Ma. G go. H. BEcKwrTE:
Dear SRA few days since spraIned my ankle
very severely. 1t was badly swollen, and very
Painful-Icoud not Get on my boot. a friend gave
me some of your Liniment. ] used it only
rubbed long and we'll at night, nd the 1t morn
ing was so tar relieved as to be able get on my
boot and walk without limping.
believe it to be the greatest Lirimert now
known, and rccommend it to every one.
am, sir, yours gratefully,
GEO. w. NEL>ON.
o. FoR SALE AISQUITH & BRO and CAMP
BEL L MASON. Druggists at Charestown.
January %, lS6S-ly.
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" oo1en Goods
AND READY-MADE CLOTHING.
DISSOLUTION.

NOTICE IL hereby given that the partnership
IN heretofore existing between Robert NJ Miller
and Warner ROckenbaugh. nder the name OF
MILLER ROCKENBAUGH, was dissolved on
the 18th of December. 1865.
The business in future will be carried on by t
u. Moore and w. RockenbaUgh, under the name
OF MOORE & ROCKESBA UGH, who are hereby
authorized to collect all debts due the la firm and
TO pay all debts due 2y IT.
ROBT. NJ MILLER,
W. ROCRENBAUGH
Halltown, W. Va, Dec. II, 1868.
Returning thanks to the public for the patronage
extended to the late finn, most respectfully
Icit continuance of the same. guaranteeing to do
all in power for the interest and accommoda-
tion of customers.
MOORE & RoCKENBAUGH.
December %, 1866
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NOTICE.

THE undersigned takes this method of informing
Il the public that he has sold out his stock of
CLOTHING and business in Harper's Ferry TO Ju-
illus Jacobson, and asks for hs successor contin
Lsbcs OF old favors: NJ. ROSENBERG.
,i6nusFP 6, 1859,
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ToaTRAvELLERs.
AND. POTOMAC r. r.
TIME table.
TnAIss GoIso WEsr.

TRAIss GoIse wEsr
Leave Harper,s Ferry at a 10 A NJ and 25 P II.
Ice Shenandoah at II N and 90 NJ.
Tesye Keyess Switch at 2 "a A NJ and 81 NJ.
Tsave Hailtown at sc A NJ and IS PM.
I-e,ve Chs rIestown Al z 81 NJ and So NJ.
Leave Cameron's at 8 - A N and 05 NJ.
Leave Summit Point az . ~ a d ano 10 r NJ.
Leave waderviIle at 50 NJ and SOP NJ.
Leave Opearon Bridge al Sc NJ and 50 p NJ,
Leave Stepheuson's al 9 Il A NJ and - p NJ.
Arrive at Winchester at IS A NJ and 55 PM.
TEAMS GoIHe EAST. t-G
Leave Winchester at 10 IS NJ and 20 NJ.
Leave Stephenson's at 10 sc A NJ and 80 PM.
Leave Opequon Bridge at 10 81 NJ and 81 p 81.
Leave Vaudeville at II 90 A NJ and OF NJ.
Leave Summit Point IL IL A NJ and % NJ.
Leave Cameron at II 25 A NJ and 81 p NJ.
Leave Shariestown ut IL SO A NJ and 4 50 p. NJ.
Leave HAlltown 1t IL a. A NJ and 5 II p NJ.
Leave keyes' Switch IL So NJ and 26 PM.
Leave Shenandoah at IL OF NJ and 40PM.
Arrive ut HarPer's Ferry - Os A NJ and S IS p NJ.
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NOTICE.

TNRUsSELL CO. respectfully inform the public
thatthsy have sold out the entire stock OF mer-
chanpise Fixtures ard Good Will Of their Store in
ChaTlsstown, to messrs. John II. Campbelland Ho-
race West, for whom they solicit he encourage
rDent and kindness extended since their commence
ment in business. Those indebted-many on ac-
count of by far too long standinR-vII be enuired
&c come forward aud settle the same AT oscE as no
longer indulgence can be given.
October ri, 1866. TRUssELL & co.
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2 FoVD -.

- " GS -
PREPARE FOR COLD WEATHER.
ME have the moot extensive and ol,s.,i.:;-:s -
w sortment of STOVES ever in this ma ket 10
which we call the attention of the public. Our
stock embraces:
Extensions Top Ctoz,ing Stov1-giM Cast
Iron Boiler and Tin Heater attached
In,Prored Egg 4Stove-Open or Air- Tight;
Gas Burner !S1oUes-/or Heating one or
taoo Rooms;
Oriental tSoec-aH sizes;
Morning GLory-aHSizes;
And great variety Of other Stoves for Wood or
Coal Those desiring Stoves will please leave
ders early MILLER & SMITH
CharIesto~p September g 1888
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FARMING IMPLEMENTS
AND MACHINERY.

We employ none but the best Mechanics and use
the best Material. The community can rely upon
quicr neat md substantial work, and at prices to
suit the times. We are determined to do work as
low can be done in the County for CASH, which
will be required for all transient custom.
We will make to order IN, sshing Machines and
Horse POtDsTS of the latest patterns; PLOUGHS of
dIffereut kinds always On hand, amongst which
will be found hcceleb brat three horse Liviu gston
two horse do the old fashioned three horse Bar
shear; Mccormick do, for two and three Lorses !;
also, the three horse Page Plough; also an i'm
proved Kentucky single and double shovel Plough.
Plough Irons-such as Shares, CouItcrs, shoveIs,
(single and doublel Mould boards CT all kinds,
Open Rings. Open Links, &c. Special attention
paid to Mill work in Steel and Iron. Turning and
Boring in Iron aud Steel. We now have in opera
ton our
FoUN DRY,
and now able to furnish Castings of good
quality low can be bought elsewhere.
All work entrusted to will be done with dis
patch, and guaranteed 10 give satisfaction. The
Highest price paid in Cash for Old Iron of all kinds
Give a call at the Jefferson Mach Shop. Stone
Row. WEIRICK 4 WELLER.
Charlestown Jan. 20, 1858.
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boots AND SHOES.


VERY superior Coarse Boots, Youths' and Boys'
v Roots-extEa quality, Extra heavy high cut
Brogans, Ladies' and Misses' Calf Walking Shoes.
Ladies' and Misses Polish Boots, Front Lace end
citysrnade and fully equait to any made Ia midst
Ladies are invited 20 examine our stock before pur
chasing. ID. HOWELL.
October 10, 1868.
TUsT received choice lot of Segars and Smoking
81 Tobacco, which offer cheap they can bo
purchased elsewhere w. g. MASON.
DAINTs, Oils, varnishes and window GIass of
TOBACCO Antidote just received and for s.le by
i December p. ". 8. MASON
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THE LATEST FASHIONS OF
FALL MILLINERY AND FANCY GOODS.
GROCERIES,

GROCERIES.
(IRUSHED. GRADUATED and Coffee Sugar, Brown
~ Sugar, Mussses Syrups, B.st Green Tea,
Roasted and CIR en- Rio Coffee, Cheese, Soda and
" oet' o. Crackers &C. Aw cRAMER
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EURS.-we have just received an assortmer
II of Ladies' and CbiIdren's FURS.
October 20. REARSLEY & SHEFRER.
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SOUTHERN HOME JOURNAL FOR 1869.

TERMS: -S3 per annum. Four copies for Sloj
Eight COPIES for $50; and an extra copy to
the getter up of the Club
A $40 Silver watch for 90 Subscribers
A S55 Sewing Machine Tor 25 Subscribers
a $50 Gold Watch for 40 Subscribers.
A 500 Gold Watch for 20 Subscribers.
If you do get enough to secu'e one of the pre-
rniums, will allow you 60 cts on each yearly
subscriber S30U Sample Copies free.
We offer the HOME JOURNAL, worth $500;
QUA SCHOOL DAY VISITOR. worth 1925, and large
Steel Plate Engraving of GEN Grant AND FAMILY,
worth $3.50, for $40. JOHN y. SLATER.
PUBLISHER, BALTIMORE, Mo.
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VOL. 29.-NO. 1917

in October, 1859; it burns now. all safe
ly; and it is likely to burn through
many stormy winter to come.
And if we on land have almost affec
ton for these sturdy turrets erected in
defiance Of the strongest forces of nature.
to save life and property, and to light
the mariner toward his home, what must
sailors feel? A landsman can scarcely
realize the blessing of these friendly
lights. He knows that they save life.
Firm as Smeaton's tower is, the huge
erection shudders in the shock of such
tempest as has lately ragged the winds
howl like maddened devils upon its head,
while the big waves burst upon its sides,
and fling their sheets Of green and white
right over the gallery and lantern.
Strange sights and sounds are the recre-
alton of those hermits Of the tower-the
stOrm-torn craft driving wildly past
the land birds dashing in the darkness
against the glass of the highland sea-
Wrack, mingled sometimes with dead
bodies, flung against their water-stairs.
1t is not for a little that men are
found to live in the dismal solitude Of
such a place as the rooms under the Ed
dystone lamp. Two watches used to
keep this melancholy but useful garri-
son but one died, and the other was
forced to live with the corpse till the re-
lief arrived, lest he should be accused Of
murder. Since that time three have al
ways occupied the house. The sailor
best knows how well worth pains and
cost the trouble and scrupulous atten-
tion are. Each sunset finds the patient
keepers carefully trimming the light
and setting the polished refeetors, and
not for a moment is that brilliant glare
allowed to relax. s
The light-keeper cannot see what help
he gives; his business is to guard the
bright monitory CLEAN. But, far away
from his rock, the blasted mariner, anx-
ious and in doubt, suddenly g makes out
the Eddystone." Some keen eye for
ward or aloft catches the tiny spark
over the dark waters, and then the lead
line and the fearful watch are no more
wanted. $50 shines" as Shakespeare
says, {" a good deed in naughty world.
A good and brave deed it was to plant
the cross of help upon the ugly Channel
rock, as Winstanley first did, and as
Smeaton after him succeeded in doing,
with a work which many such gales as
this sou'Westef will leave safe and sound
the monument of mans sudaeity, and,
better still, Of mans brotherhood. s-aia
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CuriOsItIes of sleep.

I In Turkey if man falls asleep in
the neighborhood of a poppy field, and
the wind blows toward him, he becomes
narcotized, and would die if the country
people, who are well acquainted with the
circumstances, did not bring him to the
next stream or well aud empty pitcher
after pitcher of water on his face and
body. DR.. Appenhelm, during his resi-
dence in Turkey, owed his life to this
simple and eficacious treatment.
DIR, Graves, from whom this anecdote
is quoted, also reports the case of a gen.
tleman thirty years of age, who frem
long continued sleepiness, was reduced
to a complete living skeleton, unable to
stand on his legs, 1t was partly owing
to disease, but chiefly to the abuse Of
opium, until at last, unable to pursue
his business, be sunk into abject power
ty and woe. DR.. Reid mentions friend
Of his, whenever anything occurred to
distress him, soen became drowsy and
fell asleep.
A student at Edinburgh, upon hear
ing Of the unexpected death Of a near
relative, threw himself on a bed, and al
most instantaneously amid the glare of
MONDAY, sank into a profound slumber.
Another person, reading TO one of his
dearest friends, stretched on bis death
bed, fell fast asleep, and with the book
still in bis hand, went on reading, utter
ly unconscious of what he was doing.
A woman at Hamadt slept seventeen
or eighteen hours day for fifteen years
Another is recorded to have slept once
IN four days. DIR. Maneise mentions a
woman who spent three-fourths of her
life in sleep, and DR.. Ellietson quotes a
case of young lady who slept for six
weeks and recovered. The venerable
St. Augustine of Hippo, prudently divid-
ed his hours into three parts-eight to
be devoted to sleep, eight to meditation
and eight to converse with the world
Maniacs are reported, particularly in the
eastern heIaisphere, to become fufi0usly
Figilant during the full of the moon
more especially when the deteTiOratine
rays Of its pOlarized light are permitted
10 fall into their apartment, hence the
name. Of lnnatios. There certainly is
greater proneness to disease during sleep
than in the waking state for those who
pass the night in the Champagne di
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