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The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-25
A Woman lawyer Bohemian on
Phgha COuZinS.

InPDe tOuZinS
Dom Piatt, in a letter reporting the in
cidents of the woman suffrage meeting in
Washington, says:
WAS very weary of the whole concern,
when at the close I received q tonic from
Mother Stanton, in her introduction OF
Miss Phebe Couzins, Esq, Of st. Louis.
This young woman, who Is studying law
in Missouri, is, l should say, looking at
her through my opera glass, about twenty
one years of age. She is tall, well formed,
and possessed of a strikingly handsome
face. The CHA rounds IN a little too
much, but makes the base SO necessary to
g determined character. The mouth,
expressive enough, suffers from the
chin and i~nclines to dish. The
face is a fair oval. rather long, and the
nose, like General Fremont, fails to assert
itself sufficiently. But a woman with P
delicate complexion and q glorious pair of
eyes, such as Miss COuzins has, is beauti-
full. Her hair is of the raven hue. and her
heavy eyebrows aud lashes give force to
one of the most intellectual faces 1 ever
looked on. She approached the stand with
timid grace illness, that Won ali hearts be-
fore she said a woodland then assuming,
apparently without design, al exquisite
DOSCg bAO bGEANNA LN- AAkoS IN VIZ 1NSt
voice came ringing out like coins dropped
down a many fathOmed well.
BY Jove, there is no use IN my attempt
ing to criticize that address. Al knOwl-
edge was won out OF me through my admi-
ration. Il was the l~ovliest thing 1 ever
saw, and the sweetest l ever heard Go
thy ways, Phebe, c%onquering aud to con-
quer. Aplatoon Of such advocates would
carry suffrage as = south wind carries odors,
blessed and blessing.
Her elocution was perfect. Toward the
close of her effort she quoted a paragraph
from Parker Piilsbury. 1t was like a set
ting OF poor words in the sweetest of melo-
dies. Parker actually shone in his poverty,
for she gave him such an air OF earnest
simplicity.
Go thy ways, fair Phebe. The law will
take the bloom from thy face, softuess from
thy voice, and dry mp or destroy all the
fascinating qualities Of young ~womanhood.
But these precious things go any way, so
there is a small difference in the end.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-25

THOUSANDS Of ladies suffer untold m series
from female weakness, weak baea AMI other
dlsordered conditions Of their peculiar sys-
tens, for which there is no remedy 50 pleas
ant, positively sure and reliable as DE. Pievce's
Alternative Extract, or Golden Medical Dis
Sold by druggists, or enclose three
dollars and twenty-five cents to DR.. Z. v.
PI.rce. Buffalo, n. Y, and get three bottles
delivered free.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-25

CHAPPED HANDS, Face, Rough skin, PIN
pies, Ringworm, Salt Rheum, and eli other
cutaneous affections cured, and the Skin
made soft and smooth, by using tire Juniper
Tar Soap, made by CASWELL, HAZARD &
co Now York. 1t is more convenient and
easily applied than other remedies, avoiding
the trouble Of the greasy compounds now IN
use. Sold by all druggists.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-25
HOMEOPATHY
FOR
HUMPHREYS
VETERINARY SPECIFICS.
HUMPHREY

One of the great triumphs of Homeopathy is the cure
of diseases of DOMESTIC ANIMALS. The Horse, the
Cow, Sheep, Dog, and even Hog, are cured Of the several
diseases 70 which they are subject, by the small doses OF
Homeopathy, with a degree Of certainty and rapidity
that is amasing. Some diseases incurable by the ordi-
nary means are rapidly cured by this method, while the
ease with which the medicine may be given and the
rapidly of the cure is perfectly delightful Noon who
has witnessed the astonishing cures performed on
Domestic animals by HUMPHREYS VETERINARY
SPECIFICS would willingly subject them to the barbarity
tortzres and the Lingering uncertainty of the Oldsystsm-
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-25

The following advertisement recently
appeared IN a Chicago paper: Divorces
obtained without appearance IL
court or publication in tbepapers. Acorn
article, So. NEWELL PRATT,
Attorney in the courts of the state and of
the United States, 1874 South Clark-st
Office 13"
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-25
RA1IsDELL NORWAY oars.

For those who wish TO experiment in a small way with
these giant cereals. We have concluded to oder DOL
LAR SAMPLE thus giving everybody q
chance o prOft by their introduction Any mar,
woman OF boy whe has a iarm, garden or village lot. en-
make So BY sending ~ at once, for a package
enough % row 10 bushels Sent, postpaid, with pm .
ed history iull Of interest to every farmer. Look out Ter
c ~UnteTfeit seed. Order only from the Originators,
d. W RANSDEIL 4 co, 215 Pearl street, n. " or
~ LAKE street. CHICAGO. lirculars tree.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-25

The statement is made that during one
of Prince Arthur's receptions in Washing
ton a well-knowa matrOn went among the
girls enchanting: "Blush q little blush
a little /! it will look more Eng,ishT"
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-25

For LAME BACK there is nothing so aston
isbingIy efficaclOus as Pratt * Butchers
Magic Oil Liniment. We have seen it tried
with the most gratifying results, and advise
our friends to give it a trial when suffering
from lameness in any partof the body. sod
by all druggists.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-25

NNTASTFD-Salesmen on Salary or Commission.
w Must have a practical knowiedge OF tue care OF
Pc ltrJ. address, with stamp, n PIEMAN 40 Lynn,
Mass sole Propr OF The American hgg Producer
a CENTS WANTED for ZELLS ENCYClO-
N D now being published IN tn monthiy
nTTfs A complete Encyclopedia A complete Lexi-
con. A Gazatier Of the World A Biographical Die
ti,,nEry. A Biblical Dictionary A Legal Dictionary.
Medical Dictionary. With 600 illustrations. 4 50
cent specimen number sent for 70 cents For terms,
Sc, address ZELLS ENCYCLOPEDIA.
- West Randolph St.
Chicago. III
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-25

To MOTHERS AND NURSES. Mrs. WhitcOmb's
Syrup for Diarruea, &c., in children whether
by teething or othsr causes, is the
safest and best remedy.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-25

Passengers from Montana report large
quantities OF snow on the western side OF
the mountains. On the eastern side less
has fallen than for many years past.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-25

SEE ADVERTISEMENT of Dr.. Butts Dispen-
sary, headed Book for the nuilion-MAR-
RAGE GUIDE-in another column. 1t
should be read by all.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-25

If 1t be wise to insure your property, the
loss of which would fall heavily upon your
family, it is wiser TO insure your life, the loss
OF which would be a blow still heavier. In
sure IN the Washington.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-25

DANIEL WEBSTER wrOte-"The longer Hive
me more highly do l estimate the Christian
sabbath, and the more grateful do ] feel to-
ward those Who impress Its importance On
the community"
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-25

PRUssING's Celebrated Cider Vinegar is the
best IN the market. Ask your grocer for it.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-25

You can't insure your life after disease at
tacks you. Try the Washington now.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-25
THE SOUTHERN FAR0ER.

TENN.
so per annum- If you want to buy land or rens
lands, or sell stock. or make yourself familiar with thu
great Southwest, take the Farmer one year. LOO cir-
euiaton- Address IL W. PHILIPS CO.,
81 Vain street. Memphis Tenn.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-25


NO HUMBCG- II IS ugTralte2 to cure lost OF impaired
Taste, smell or Hearing. Watering or WEAK Fyes.
Onenslve Breath, liberated Throat or Mouth, Pain and
Pressure m the Head, and Loss Of Memory, when
caused, az all u them frequently are, By the ravaRes Of
Oatarrh lt IS pleasant and painless tOuse. contains no
strong POISONOUS or eaustic drugs, but cures by its mid
AhFhE.g Oc'tun.
will pay 500 Reward for case Of Catarrh that I
cannot cure.
For sale by NEST Druggists Everywhere.
PRICE ONLY 50 CENTS.
Jour Druggist has not yet got il on sale. don't be
put on with some worse than WORTHLESS strong stuff,
"fumigatOr," or poisonous caustic solution, which will
driue Ne dselss 70 he t4sgs instead OF curing 1t, but send
sixty cents to me and the remedy will reach you BY
return mail -Four packages, postpaid, 81: one dozen
for So
Send a two cent stamp for DR. Sage's Pamphlet on
Catarrh. Address the proprietor.
RV, PhtRCE, NJ D., BUFFALO, n.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-25

HARMS, Mills. Tmbered Tracts. SC, in Maryland.
Il Virginia, North Carolina and other States. Send
loo for lOupsged G talOgue, will be ont earlyin February.
h NEWTON & Co, 3 Lexington street, Baltimore.
MONSTER Flo weigh A. Ms; 3 feet in
i've circumference. Packet Seeds and Circular. 15c,
or for SIC. J. \. DUFF Murray. Wells Co, Indiana
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-25
INVENTORS g ss s: IN E ;3e;;;' s:s:s q

q PUfstts ObtIiRe4 or % charge-
Letter from Hon. d. P. HOLLOWAY. late eommi.
S0ner OF Patents, dated Washington, March 50. Iss.
L eheeTfuly commend TO all persons WHO maV bava
business in the Patent Oliee, the frm Of Edison Bros
as gent emen OF pronpt business habits, and in ever
respect wCrthg OF con ldenes.
! concur IN toe above q. THEAKER. late Com. Pats.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-25

And the more prominent Diseases and Conditions they
are adapted to cure
AA.-Cures al Eevers, Congestons,o or ~Inhammations
Lung Fever, Pneumonia, determinations of the
Lungs, orBrrachia, Head, Eyes, Throat or Belly.
Staggers and Fits, Inflammation, Collie.
BB.-Curesa all results of Strains, Injuries, Founders,
Rheumatism. Lamenes, Blood or ncipient Bone
SPAWN, Slide, &c.
CC.-Cures Distsmper, Chambers, Farce, strangles,
Swened Glands, and Scab and Rot in Sheep.
DD.-Cures Bots, Worms or GrUbs, Colo and Disease
in Consequence of Worms
EE-Cures all Diseases of the Air Passages, Coughs,
HeaEes, Broken or Thick Wind, Lung Fever,
InaAmed Lungs
FF-nures Collie, BslIy4aehe. windblOvn. Dyseuter.
GG.-Cures Threatened Miscarriage, Abortion or
Sinking, imperfect Cleansing. e,
HH.LOures al Urinary Complaints strangury, scanty
So L or Bloody Urination, InHzned kidneys or
Bladder
H.-Cures Eruptions. Mango, Grease. Fsrcy, Thrush,
Ulcers Fistsla, SweinEs and ErysipelAs.
L.-eures Jaundics. Bad Condition. Indigestion,
Constipation, Staring Coat, Paralysis, etc
PRICE,:
Case, Complete, 10 Bottles, and Book of Direc-
90
Single Bottles. $500 .-..-.----.-..-. LOO
90
Mediator 30
Address Humphreys Specific
homeopathic Medicine Co.,
No. 52 BROADWAY, Ny.
n These Medicines are sold by our agents. and SENT IN
quantities NOTES. THAESJ WORTH, to any address,
FREE OF CHARGE, o Tecep' Of price.
WHOLESALE AeEErs-Burnhams d Van Setback.
Hurbart d EdsaII. Chicago, Ills; jerks 4 Gordon,
St Paul. MINI Brown. Weber d Graham. St Louis.
No sEarrand Shelley d Co, Detroit, Mich
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-25
ERRORS OLE YOUTH.

AGENTLENIAN who suffered for years from Nervous
Debility Premature Decay. and all the effects of youth
full Indiscrctien,E Will, for the sake of suffering humam1,
send free to all who need it. the receipt and directions
for making the simple remedy by which he was cured
Sufferers wishing 10 profit by the advertiser experience
by addressing, IN perfect confidence,
JOHN & ID
No. y Cedar street, New York
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-25
EPILEPSY OR FITS

Successfully treated Permanent cures effected or no
charge. Send stamp Tor circular, terms, DC. Address
J-k- ROSS, NCblesgile, ind
EARMERS TRY BY FERTILIZER. Re
II eipe PC r South NOrridgewOck, Maine.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-25

Chicago artists gave a reception and
banquet last week.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-25
THE
MEDICAL BLESSING
OF THE G

DIR. KENNEDY'S RHEUMATIC
AND NEURALGIA DISSoLVENT.
Reader, you may consider thi a sort of spread esgle
heading, but / mean every word of It 1 have been
there. When your system IS racked with
RHEUMATIC
pain, and you cannot even turn yourseIfi in bed, or sittin
IN a chair, yon must sit and suffer. in the morning wish
ing II was night and At night wishing II was morning.
When you have
NEURALGIA,
when every nerve in your being is like the sting Of
wasp, Circulating the most venomous and hot poison
around your heart, and driving You to the very verge Of
madness: When you have the
SCLATICA.
that ] have just got through with that most awful,
mos fheartwithering, most strength destroying, most
an sfiet our posr human nature. When you have the
LUHIBAGO,
ying and writing in agony and pain, unable to turn
heart like a knife: now tell me, if relief and cure Of any
of these diseases in a few days is not the Greatest
Medical Blessing Of the age, tell US what is!
TO USE.-You VIII take a tablespoon
ful and three spoonfuls of water three times q day, and
In q few days every particle of rheumatic and neuralgia
pain VII be dissolved and pass on by the kidneys.
Manufactured by DONALD KENNEDY,
ROxbury. Mass.
WHOLESALE AGESTs-FuIler, Finch L Fuller, lord
Smith, F. ?. Dryer & Co, Burnhams & Van Setback
Hurlburt q Edsan. lehman & King, Chicago; OR zen a
Button, Rice q Rising, BosWorth 4 Son, Dohnien 4
Schmidt, Milwaukee; McCuIOch & AcCOrd, LaCTosse,
Noyes Bros, 81. Paul; Collins Bros, L T.. NstZel,
Meyers Bros, st Louis; Moore d Taroet ZunkerOan a
At retail by AZ Gr1EglsfS
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Speeial alatiees.
DR.. wENVER's

Canker and Salt Rheum Syrup,
lous Diseases, Cutaneous Erupnons, and every
kind of Disease arising IRON an
impure state OF the blood.
The Hos Efectios Blood Purifier Y Ge NSasseeatL caanzy
~ Sold by all Medicine Dealers
Sold by CREME 4 BUTTON, Milwaukee.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-25
70 CCNSuMPTIVES.

The Advertiser, having been restored 70 health IA a
weeks, by d very simple remedy, after having su ier-
ed several years with a severe lung affection, and that
dread disease, Consumption is anxious to make known
10 his fellow sufferers. the means of cure.
To all VINO desire it, be viii send = copy OF the pre-
scripUon used Gree OF charged, with the directions for
preparng and using the same, On they will ind a
SURE CURE FOR CoNsU8IPTIoN, ASTHMA, BRoSCHTTIs,
etc. The object of the advertiser in sending the pre-
scription is to benefit the afflicted, and spread infoEzna-
ton which he eonceives to be invaluable; and he hopes
every sufferer viii Try his remedy, as 1t VIII cost tn ~
nothing, and may prove q blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription VIII please address
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
Williamson. kings County. New York.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-25
EHIGRANTS AND SETTLERS should read
" the new book, entitled
Eorfs aud ETCurrS Aho=7f 7uS

This new and reliable book is published especially for
emigrants and settlers and contains just the Information
thousands are ANXIOUS TO obtain. o. pages with Map or
Kansas. Price &c. or ) copies for - Sent free By
mail on receipt Of price. The trade supplied. Address
co. Publishers. laurence. kansls-
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sLOOMINGT0N, ILL, NURsERY.
18th Year.. 500 Acres. 10 Greenhouses.

Largest, best stock and Shipping facilities APPLES,
i, 2. 3 81. LOO pe VI, S2a APPLE RODT-GRA FlS,
Peach, WILD GOOSE Plum, Usage HtDGt,
tlnO', S15 EVERGREENS. ROSES. loo, SitU. Dab
las. Gladiolus, GREENHOUSE, REDDING AVS
Send loo. for Catalogue. FIX. PHtdsNAA
SOMETHING NEW FOR MARRIED. MEN
n. II. DELL, Chicago.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-25

To the Ladies.-W1SaBss BoncTouT's Cordial Balm
Of SaicsGHi Tor female Complaints, The safest and most
reliable remedy ever known Warranted in all cases
Price 80, with Directions, sent by express TO any address.
q. MANSFIELD, N D., les Main st, Worcester, Mass.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-25

DIR. HansfeId's Turkish = yTup, warranted to
cur Seminal Neakness AID SpernauOrrhea Pnce %
Sent by express TO any address q. MANSFIELD,
III ID 10 Aain NIreeE Morcester. Mass
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-25

PROFANE SWEARING being against the laws
Of God, of good Society. and the state. am neither a
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-25
LIST OF
Humphreys Homeopathic Veterinary
SPECIFICS,

And the more prominent Diseases and Conditions they
are adapted TO cure
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-07-08
THE CLEANsED STAMP CASE.
DISCHARGE OF WIN. L. BROCKWAY-

The examination of William L. BrOckway
and william L. BrOckway, the brewers charged with
having used ceansed ale stamps, concluded before
Commissioner Shields yesterday Quite an audience as
sebled I'm the u s. Circuit Courtroom to hear the issue
OF the affair. Mr. Courtney moved the discharge OF
william L. Brockway, one Of the defendants, and the
Commissioner granted the motion The first witness Tor
the defense was Edward McArde, bookkeeper in the
employ OF Brockway, who testified: was employed by
Brockway the 18th of April last Mccormick was there
at the time; he collector; was bOokkeeper; saw
Mccormick repeatedly in the office while was there
know about him being discharged; about that time mad
conversation with him in regard TO Mr.. Brockway;
Mccormick came around afternoon and stopped at
the end Of my desk and talked there while but nothing
of importance occurred until he finished his business
he was going out he said he would put up JOB mat
would fix Broekway or WORDS 10 ta eDecI @ an nid
stamp hOgshead Of ale and send IT out ana take te
number cask and place Of its destination ana re-
port to the revenue officers made reply because dd
not then know about the casks being nulnOereu' no"
Understand that they are numbered Mccormick said the
result Of reporting to the officers would De 70
close up the establishment; discovered that SertaIh
leaves had of ledger No TO- about the lGt
of April while was posting the day-book; called
young BTOckways attention to at once We went
St d}srovered mat many leaves were missing which he
reported to his father after this discovery OF the
he came in and walked up to the safe where the books
were; he took out ledger No 10 and opened ~ thnk
at pae 295 attempted tear the page out; asked
him what he about he replied that he was trying 10
out that leaf and that 1t was all right said IL was
MT all right as long there another occasion
| saw Nee ormick and a man named Murphy enter the
Office and grab two books Mccormick opened the larger
book; afterwards missed it; BrOckway came in, and
| asked Mccormick 10 give the book 10 me
he said Murphy had It, wlsch Murphy denied and SAID
to search Mccormick; did not get the book; McCor
mick came the office evening shortly after and
asked for Brockwayl Young Brockway was there ana
Mccormick admitted to him that he took the book |
have never any Cancelled stamps used in the brew
cry. =,
defense that Cancelled stamps had been used In
the brewery, and that Mr. Brockway was very partou
lar have stamps put eacfbarrel that went out
This closed the on both sides and the Commits
sioner reserved his decision until this morning Mr. s.
G.. Courtney for defense; Assistant DistrctAttorney
| Puniy for the Government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-07-08
DRAMATIC NOTES.

1t appears to us that it would be a profitable
scheme-and certainly it would be beneficial one TO
the lovers Of literature and actingfor some able and
competent manager 10 take theater in NewYork, or
ganize company expressly suited TO the enterprise and
produce series Of dramas based the novels OF
Dickens. Several pieces, each tried and found TO be
good already exist; and others might be procured.
Dickens, all the world knows, has added host Of
characters to fiction Dickens Theater would offer
abundant scope for dramatic ability of various Sorts
and what with the character the buor and the pathos
OF the immortal works of this master, would exercise
influence OF the most beDetcent and ennObng descrp
tom
An interesting theatrical relic of Dickens
has found its way to tabehamely playbil, dated
May q, 1851 giving the programme of performance
which took place at DevOnsre House that date and
in which Mr.. Dickens bore conspicuous part. The
novelist, a is well known was an excellent actor.
Those who only heard him read could easily divine
his talent for the comprehensive and satisfac-
tory art. On this occasion he not only directed
the entire performances, but played in
DIV and farce The representation given by
"the Amateur Company of the Guild Of Literature and
Art" Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton's comedy of Not so
Bad as We Seem then acted for the second time-and
a farce called Mr.. Nightingae's Diary made up the
entertainment. The scenery painted by Stanfeld
Roberts, Tebin, Pitt, AbsalOm, Gr1eye, and Hagle-an
unprecedented combination Of talent In this department
In the comedy Mr.. Dickens played Lord BiiBOt, d" a
young man at the head OF the mode than century
ago" In the farce he enacted Mr.. Gdbbecig Of the
Middle Temple" The casts Of these pieces include
some remarkable names, and present them
zeal fuIri osifig