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Hernia or Rupture.
lis Symptoms Cause & Cure.
DESCRIPTION OF RUPTURE.

tt ERNIA, or asst is usually termed, RaPt5re,
means, in its widest sense, the displaes.
ment OF any organ Of the body from It's natural
cavity, aud protruding through an abnormaI
or accidental opening in the membrane Of
walls Of such organ. The most common 'itua'
ton of Rupture is in the abdomen. IL may
occur at almost any part Of tho abdominal
wall, but the protrusion generally occurs In
that portion where the muscular structures
are weakened. In whatever situation 1t oc.
ours Rupture is composed Of a sac or bag and
is contents. Usually, the sac forms perfect
inclosure for the hefnial contents, but oeca'
sionally forms but partial investment OF them.
The body OF this varies greatly in size and
shape, generally globulAr, sometimes elonga-
ted and cylindrical. Il may vary from tho
size Of cherry, to a tumor as large as the
head.
The contents Of the vary greatly, all the
interior portions Of the abdomen, except the
pancreas and stomach having been found 10
hernial tumors. Most frequently part Of the
small intestine, more particularly OF the long
est portion Is protrudcd, constituting that form
Of rupture entitled snisroesis. After a portion
OF the intestine has once descended, the pro-
truded part tends to increase In quantity, until,
as in some large and old ruptures, the greater
portion has been known to lie in the sac.
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THE SYMPTOMS OF RUPTURE.

The symptoms Of rupture though varying
considerably according to the position Of the
sac, presents IN all casea many points in com.
mon. The tumor Is elongated or rounded,
broader at the top than at the body, usually
increasing In sizei the patient stands up, holds
bis breath, coughs, or makes much muscular
exertion. II can be pushed back into the alb
domen on pressure, or goes back readily IL the
patient lies down, but reappears when he stands
up. On coughing, q strong distinct impulse
may be felt in it. When the Rupture Is alto
gether intestinal, u 10 usually smooth, gurg.
ling when pressed upon, and sometimes Civ
ing out drumlike sound, ItmAy be returned
into the abdomen with distinct alp and CUR
gle; II has well marked impulse on coughing,
and is usually accompanied by various dyspep-
tic symptomI, and often with q good deal Of
dragging uneasiness.
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OUR METHOD OF TREATMENT.

:. The protruding part must be brought into
Us proper place, then supported by suitable
bsndage or truss, kept 10 its place until the
aperture in the membrane or wall through
which 1t escaped, Is thoroughly and we'll knit
together. This Is our theory Of tho true cure
s9Pture, and that It Is correct, 10 substantial
ted by hundreds Of persons whom we bay.
cured. We are we'll aware Of the prejudice
manifested by the Medical Faculty against any
iorm Of treatment for the permanent cure or
rupture, which excludes the use of the knife.
unfortunately too many sufferers from rupture
nave imoined the same feelings, and believe
they cannot be cured except BY a surgical
operation, or obtain relief only BY wearing
truss. To all such we would say that we sre
willing and ready to enter into a
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PHYSICIANS.
Drs. Butler & Fringer.

HAVING associated themselves for the
Ii Practice Of Medicine, offer their ser.
vices to the public:
Dr. Buffers Office at his residences, West
End.
DR.: Fingers Office opposite siansbusy's
Hotel, East End.
Westminster, Jan. Is, 1870.
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THE ONLY RELIABLE CURE FOR
RUPTURE IN THE WORLD

The only true way to cure Rupture 1, BY re-
the intestine or organ protruding into II, nra.
per place, and while in this position to cause
an adhesion Of the broken edges Of the mem.
brane through which the organ protruded.
But how Is this to be accomplished I asks The
thoughtful reader. We answer, only BY
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DR.. LEONARD zEpp.

HAVING located at the East End OF
Ii Westminster. offers his professional
services TO the public When mot engaged
may be found at his Office or residence.
one door west Of Stansbury's Hotel.
may -6m
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CHAs. BILLINGSLEA, ID. ID. s.,
ASD
J. Nj Il REkEN WELLER,
ENTISTS.
Office Westminster, Nd, ID door West of
Farmers aud Mechanics Bank.

uHu -uttHuhtGS DUNK.
YNAKE pleasure IN informing their friends
IL and the public generally that having
increased their facilities Cor business, they
are at all times prepared to perform any
operations in operative or mechanical Den.
tistry.
Full Sets of Teeth, $40, SIS, and 500.
Pure Nit. Ok. Gas, on hand at all times.
DR.. G. Billingslea will continue to visit
the following places:
Union Bridge.-lst Wednesday in every
month, --rsmaiDipg until Friday afternoon.
Nelc FiHdSoy.-2nd Wednesday in every
month, remaining until Friday afternoon.
Uniontown. Sd Wednesday every month,
remaining until Friday afternoon.
Idneytoicn-3d Friday in every month, re-.
naming until the Wednesday following.
\ jan BY
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DR.. ]. H. BiIIingsIea

rs stilI actively engaged in the Practice
Of Madeleine.
~ ofaee and Residence at John L.
he'isnidefA aug ls--tf
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TREATMENT OF RUPTURE.

The only methods Of treatment adoptad by
the Medical Faculty in etfectinE a cure of run
ture is the use Of the truss or The knife The best
medical works extant state that by the use Of a
we'll constructed truss It sometimes happens
that the rupture OF infants becomo radically
cured, but the same result, however, seldom
occurs at more advanced period of life, In
regard to the use of the knife, the danger 1. 40
great, that the patient has but slight chance OF
recovering after leaving the surgeons hands.
Sir Ashley Cooper, who was knighted for hi,
rare medical attachments, states that out of II
cases operated on by him for rupture SO
proved fatal. From a record kept BY DIR, Tur-
ner, another eminent English physician, il an.
pears that out of 545 cases reported, 2BO proved
fatal Here we have the confession of the
aolest Medical talent that rupture 10 infants
may be cured by wearing n truss one or t,so
gears but at a more advanced age the same re-
tult seldom occurs, and by the use of the knife
the chances for life or death are about eouaI.
Truly may the sufferer from rupture en-.
claim SIS there no Balm in Gilead, no bone
Tor permanent cure but the surgeons knife.
and must go though this world wearing .
cumbersome trussf" To which we answer
there is Balm in Gilesd for hernial sufferers,
there is no longer any necessity for wearing
truss life time, nor submitting to a surgical
operation in order to be cured.
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PERMANENT & LASTING CURE
WILL BE AFFECTED.

We have In our possession the certifjcats. Of
hundreds OF the most respectable persons who
have been cured, even after having bean pro-
nounoed incurable by some OF the most emip. n,
physioians-a number Of them were cases of
~ 70 ~ years standing
For the convenience OF those persons In ths
county who desire to place themselves under
our treatment We have DECIDED to establish an
Office At both places mentioned below for the
special trestment OF Hernia or Rupture. RI.
member that we are willing to enter into an
agreement with any one afflicted with Runturs'
no matter what the condition of his rnnfnrs
may De, or how long Standing guaranteeing
permanent and lasting cure.
NO charge for consultation.
DIR. F. G. HOFFMEIER,
Westminster, Nd.
SDOFFIcE with DR.. Swormstodt.
DIR. J. F. B. WEAVER,
Manchester, Nd.
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TyOB Diarrhnss nd Suruner C0mpl4inss
. use Herring Co npoundS Syrup Of Black
- Poet Sold ~ A, II. Huber and
Hssss. ialys
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&. O. GRIM ES,
tSrccEssoR TO Tuos. f. sOLLERs + Co..
g. AT THE Assa
PRINCIP A L D e p o t,
EsTNiNsrER, Mo-,
rs paying the highest prices in the
market for
Fiosr, Wheat, Cora, Oats, Rye, and
Cram Of all Kinds
Also, keeps constantly on hand a large
supply of
Liquors,
Groceries,
Flour,
Feed,
Bacon,
Salt,
FARMERS UTENSILS, &C, &C,
all of which am selling Wholesale and
retail at very low figures. have on hand
a large stock of the following Guano's, and
are selling at manufacturers prices.
Pacific,
| whitelock's,
Moro Phillips,
! Baugh's Raw Bone,
Flour of Bone,
Goes Bradley's,
Berger l. Butz,
Turner's Excelsior,
Sea Fowl
woolston's Nd. Powder of Bone, &C., &c
Also,
Oil Vitriol, Salt Cake, Ammonia and pure
Bone for making Fertilizers.
The public generally will do well to giyt
me call before purchasing, as | intend t.
sell low.
f. 0. GRIMES.
n. B.-Agent for the best Blasting Pow
der in the market, and the great Zingar
Bitters. may lS-ly
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aug

A IL kinds Of Goods reduced in price
"A With gold. have just received from
New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore q
new lot to meet the season. See my gen
erai advertisement. Goods are cheap, call
and see.
mar II John L. Reifsuider.
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ALL MONEY RECEIVED AT RIM
BRANCH is INVESTED IN TIN
STATE OF MARYLAND, Us.
DER THE DIRECTION OF
THE FOLLOWING
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TNDELLIBLE MARKING PENCILS ,-soue
A. H. HUBER,
ant No. ., Carroll Hall.
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CtALIcoEs at Ct, 7. 8, 9, 10, IL ard
spIi ,. Yingiing & Sons.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-09-23

"Why!-Why-wool. like yours, is
worth lorty.fvc cents; and ] was
authorized by Mr.. Fairman to offer you
that price for your clip. You must have
had over five hundred pounds?"
"Yes," sold Titus, gaspingly. 81 sold
five hundred and seventy"
"But-didn't you know that wool had
risen in value?"
mo. Mr.. Saddler said thirty cents
was all twas worth"
"Mr. Saddler deceived you. But yo,
should have watched the Market Reports
Didn't you notice them in the paper"
"I-I-dont take no paper"
IL declare, Titus. am sorry for you
But it can't be helped now"
Mr.. Dcepwaler saw how badly hi
friend VAS feeling. and he said no more
When the company had gone, Titus
Closely took down tho old slate from its
peg by the side OF the looking-glass, and
began to cipher. The difference between
thirty and forty-fyo was fifteen; and
fifteen multiplied by five hundred and
seventy gave product of eighty-ivc
dollars and fifty cents!
On the following morning Titus Closely
went to the village, anti subscribed ior
two papcrs-one for himself, and one fol
his wilc and in time he came to regard
the Newspaper us one of the greatest in
stilulions OF the age.
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NUMBER SO.

that Grant is responsible Tor more of these
charactcrizing. elementary crystalizations
of thought than any military leader OF
modern times.
Sherman first gave utterance to the
great truth. showing at once statesman,
ship and military sagacity, "Thc con.
federacy is a SHE'LL" and he had the rare
felicity of practically demonstrating his
thcorem by the "March to the sea-"
Sheridan's character and his style OF
fighting arc expressed by. "Scnt them
whirling up the valley"
Popc's unfortunate orders from "head-
quarters in the saddle gave General Leo
opportunity for the one solitary joke of
his lifetime; "What can you expect OF q
general who puts his headquarters where
his headquarters ought to be P7
Butler, more decisive with the pen than
with the sword, cut through one of tho
knottiest problems OF the war, with the
name "Contraband. ."-[Colum5ms Jour
nal
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-09-23

"A gentleman was one day opening a
box of dry goods. His little son was
standing near, and as his father took the
packages from the box, he laid SOME OF
them on the arm of the boy. A young
friend and playmate of the merchants
son was standing near by looking on. AS
parcel after parcel was lain upon the arm
of the boy. his friend began to fear his
load was becoming too heavy, and said.
johnny, don't you think you have got as
much as you can bcarP'
"Ncyer mind" answered Johnny, in
sweet, happy tone, father knows how
much can carry"
Brave, trusting little fellow! He did
not grow restless or impatient under the
burden. There was no danger, he felt,
that his father would lay too heavy load
on him. His father knew his strength,
or rather the weakness Of that little arm.
and would not over-task it. More than
all his father loved him, and therefore
would not BARN him II is such a spirit
of loving trust in Him, that God desires
all his children TO possess.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-09-23
THE P4PERLESS NAN.
BY sYLvANUs COBB, JR.

"No, sir! don't want noth'n o. the
kind. In the first place. l ha'nt got no
money and in the next place, it had the
money, / wouldn't have none o. your
papers,"
So spoke Titus Closely. in answer TO q
man who had called to see il he would
like to subscribe for a newspaper. Said
man kept store in ncighboring village,
and was also the postmaster; and he had
made arrangements to add 10 his business
by establishing q newspaper agency.
II can furnish You with any paper you
may like" he explained TO Mr.. Closely,
"and can furnish it cheaper than you
can get it any other way, because by buy
ing of Inc you will save the postage. |
shall have papers devoted to the interests
of the Family; papers for the Farmers; /;
papers for the Mechanic and papers for
both old and young; and. in short. may
assure you that any one of them would
be worth far more TO you than / propose
to ask. Ask your wife what she thinks.
You have no idea what vast amount Of
valuable information you will find"
Nancy Closely wanted paper; but her
husband said
30, bother! don't want it, tell We.
I've got as much as can do TO look after
my farm; and, if Nancy and the children
want to read, they can get tracts of the
minister"
"Your neighbor, Dcepwater. has sub
scribcd for Two papers," said The agent.
"He will take pleasant high.toned
literary paper tor his family. and paper
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-09-23
Selftt Storp.
LAURA'S MISTAKE.
BY MRS. NJ. X. DENISON.

Laura had been making out 4 bill,
Miss HAYDEN TO LAURA STErsoN, DR..
Satin overskirt, So %
Paid out for same 200
Ruffling skirt, seven bias rufiles,
corded on both sides, 90
Belt, with sash ends, braided. 90
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Roetrp,
CLING To THOSE WHO CLING To YOU.

There are many friends of summer,
Who are kind while flowers bloom,
But when winter chills the blossoms,
They depart with the perfume.
On the broad highway of action
Friends Of worth are far and few;
So when one has proved his friendship,
Cling to him who clings 10 you.
DO not harshly judge your neighbor,
DO not deem his life untrue,
II he makes no great pretensiOns,
Deeds are great though words are few;
Those who stand anil the tempest,
Firm as when the skies are blue,
VIII be friends while life endureth,
Cling To those who cling TO you.
When YOU sec a worthy brother
Bufeting the stormy main,
Lend a helping hand fraterual,
Till he reach the shore again;
Don't desert the old and tried friend
when misfortune comes in view;
For he then needs friendships comforts,
Cling TO those who cling TO YOU.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-04-06

We have determined to reduce to less than the
regular gold rates the price Of every article Of our
maRnilcent stock or Diamonds, Fine Watches,
Jewelry, and Silverware, and ask an inspection OF
Our goods and prices, which We propose to offer
for less than they can be bought In the frst-class
houses OF New York and Philadelphia. We i'm
port and receive daily from the manufacturers the
latest styles Of rich Jewelry, Fine Watches, Dia-
mond and Pearl Sets, Leontine Vest and Guard
Chxins, Glove Bands and Buttons, Handkerchief
Holders, Amethyst, Mossagate, Ruby signet Dia-
mond Engagement and Plain Gold Wedding
Rings; Masonic Jewels and Jewelry, Spectacles
and Eyeglasses, Sterling Silver Spoons, Forks,
Pitchers and rich Presentation Pieces in cases.
NowLAN & Co.,
Main street corner of Tenth.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-04-06

Mayors COURT, TUEsDAY-Mayor E-
Tyson presiding.-The following cases were
disposed of by his Honor:
Buck johnson (negro), charged with
stealing wood from Brazeal & Cottrell, sent
on to be indicted by the grand jury, and
bail required in the sum of $l0O.
John Christian (ncgro), charged with
stealing wood and resisting Officer Hall
while in the discharge of his duty; said
he did not recognize any but Chahoon's
police, and would not be arrested by any
but his men. Sent on to be indicted by
the grand jury, and bail required in the
sum of Sl00.
william Winston, charged with being on
escaped convict, and arrested by Captain Z.
II. Epps, was sent to the penitentiary.
Shepherd Cox and Fred. Green two
small negro boys), charged with stealing
81 .35 from T. E. Anderson, sent on to be
indicted, and bail required in the sum of
$50.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-04-06

THE PENALTY FOR NEGLECT TO Re-
TURN FOR SPECIAL LICENSE TAX-The
Commissioner of Internal Revenue has
again decided that where persons liable to
payment of special license tax neglect or
refuse to make return therefor, the amount
of tax to which they are liable should be
assessed upon them, together with the pen
atty of fifty percentum additional. Such
cases will be reported, Notwithstanding the
taxpayer may not bs. acquainted with the
provisions of the law for "ignorance OF
the lac" excuses no man. The assistant
assessors in this city inform US of their in
tention to enforce the penalty in every case.
The decision below published will also
be enforced by the revenue officers here.
WASHINGTON, March 4, 1870.
"K. II. Cobb, Esq, assessor Second Dis
trict, Virginia:
"Sr, In reply to yourletter Of the 9th ult-
imo, stating that you had added the penalty
of so per cent. when wholesale liquor deal
ers, wholesale dealers, and others, had de-
lay ed to make return beyond the time pre-
scribed by law Except in cases of sickness
or absence), and asking whether you were
correct in doing so, have to say that such
is the requirement Of section IA of the COM
pilation, which allows the assessor, or as
sistant assessor, no discretion in the matter.
81. W. DOUGLASS,
"Acting Commissioner"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-04-06

which are highly recommended for their
keeping qualities as we'll as their delicious
flavor, which is really very fine. He also
sent box of Mason Stranger" apples.
Dr.. J. G.. Beattie presented q basket of
wine-sap apples which were kept in COM
mon packing box, placed in the area
around his dwelling house. The fruit was
merely thrown into the box, with nothing
between or around them.
An interesting discussion ensued upon
the best manner of keeping apples, and it
seemed to be the settled opinion of those
present that in order to keep well, apples
should be we'll ventilated.
"Cabbages, and How to Grow Them,"
was chosen as the subject for discussion at
the next meeting, and Mr.. Joseph Rennie
appointed the essayist.
Mr.. Haxall presented to the Society a
bottle of wine from the Norton's Seeding
grape, which was tasted and much ad-
mired.
The next meeting will be held on the
first Tuesday in May next.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-04-06

BIBLE SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA.-The fifty
seventh annual meeting of the Bible So
ciety of Virginia was held in the Second
Presbyterian church, On Fifth street, last
evening. The meeting was opened with
appropriate devotional exercises after
which the annual report was read by Rev.
DR.. j. c. Granbcry, giving also the main
facts contained in the reports Of the trea-
surer and depositaries.
We find in the report of the treasurer
that he has received s2,79S.55, of which
amount 500 was collected in this city by
Mr.. Samuel Putney. The sales at the de-
pository have been 1851 Go, making the
total receipts s3,G53.2O. The dsburse-
ments have amounted to SI,73l.78, leaving
a balance on hand of s1,92l.52. OF this
amount, however, there is q sum over a
thousand dollars due the American Bible
Society.
On the lst of April, 1869, there were BIZ
blcs and tcstaments to the value OF s952.95.
To these were added purchases from the
Americah Bible Society to the amount of
s2,260 Sc. There have been in Bibles or
portions of Bibles gratuitously distributed,
aS5S.75; delivered to life members, SSl so !;
issued to auxiliary societies, 81, l64.l6 {;
now on hand, books worth S936.57. The
Board of Managers have employed no gen.
eral agent for the State, but active young
men on q small salary to canvass each
certain number of counties, report destitu-
ton and solicit money. Their names are as
follows Messrs. Samuel II. Walker, Royal
W. Firg, Charles l.. Dibbrell, and 4. H..
Price.
The President then introduced Rev. James
A. Duncan, who delivered most interest
ing and instructive address, but at too
great length for us TO report in full.
DR.. Duncan having finished his address,
on motion. the meeting proceeded to the
election of officers, and the following gen.
tlemen were chosen after which, the bcne-
diction was pronounced and the congrega-
ton was dismissed:
President, Rev. George Woodbridge, D.
D.; First Vice President, Rev. Moses D.
Hoge, D. D.. Second Vice President, Chas.
II. Read, D. D.; Third Vice-Presidcnt
Charles Minuigerode, D. D.; Fourth Vice
President, Right Rev. D. S. Doggett, D.
D. Corresponding Secretary, E. B. Bent
ley, ESQ.,; Recording Secretary, R. H.
Meade, Esq; Treasurer, George l.. Bid
good.
Bour0 Of NanoyerS.-Rev. William
Brown, D. D., Rev. Thomas L. Preston, Rev.
John c. Granbery. d. D., Rev. John Z. Ed
wards, D. D.; Messrs. Thomas Branch,
George D. Fisher, Phillip F. Howard, Thos.
II. Ellis, Samuel NJ. Price, Samuel Putney,
Nicholas c. Read, Asa Snyder, William F.
Taylor, David n. Walker, William Willis,
Jr., James Woodhouse.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-04-06

The OpERA.-The Richmond theatre
goers rarely have chance at the legitimate
opera, and they certainly have not in the
Brignoli troupe now at the Theatre but to-
night is the last of it, and Donizetti's ira
gic opera of Lucrezia Borgia will be rem
dered.
Last night the house was good one.
filed mostly with the elite and fashion of
the city. Brignoli as Edgardo was mimi
table, and bis voice clear and better per-
haps than on any previous night. Miss
McCulloch was in fine voice, stronger, and
in better spirit than in Trovatore. The
absence of m orchestra and GOOD chorus
is decidedly detrimental to their success.