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THE SYMPTOMS OF RUPTURE.

The symptoms Of rupture though varying
considerably according to the position Of the
sue, presents in all cases many points in com
mon. The tumor is elongated or rounded,
broader at the top than at the body, usually
increasing in sizeif the patient stands up, holds
exertion. 1t can be pushed back into the alb
domen on pressure, or goes back readily if the
patient lies down, but reappears when he stands
up. On coughing, a strong distinct impulse
may be felt in it. When the Rupture is alto
gether intestinal, it Is usually smooth, gurg-
ling when pressed upon, and sometimes Civ
ing out drumlike sound. Itmay be returned
into the abdomen With distinct slip and CUR
gle; 1t has well marked impulse on coughing,
and is usually accompanied by various dyspep-
tic symptoms, and often with a good deal of
dragging uneasiness.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-06-09
THE CAUSE OF RUPTURE.

In some instances the disease is cougenital
that is, accompanies the child at its birth. In
other, and a greater number of cases. it occurs
at later period Of life, in consequence Of
some forcible effort, as in lifting heavy
weight, Jumping, coughing, &c. Those occu-
pations in which the Individual is exposed to
sudden violent muscular efforts predispose
strongly to the occurrence Of rupture and in
these employments the tendency to the disease
is often greatly increased by the injurious
habit of wearing tight girths or belts nd
the waist, which by constructing the abdomen
throws the whole pressure of the abdominal
contents upon the region Of the groins. The
male sex are far more liable to hernia than the
female. According to the statistic of an emf
nent French surgeon one man in thirteen, and
one woman in ffty-two are subject to rupture.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-06-09
SP Rim G AND SUM NJ Err
IMPORTATION ls7O.
RIB ONS,
MILLINERY AND STRAW GooDs.

A RMSTRoNG, GATOR & CO., Impor.
IA ters and Jobbers of Bonnet, Trimming
aud Velvet Ribbons. Bonnet Silks, Satius
and Velyeis, Blends, Nets, Grapes, Riches,
Flowers, Feathers, Ornaments, Straw Bon.
nets and Ladies' Hats, Trimmed and I'm.
trimmed, Shaker Hoods, &c., 2S7 and 800
Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Md, offer the
largest stock 10 be found in this Country,
and unequalled IN choice variety and cheap
ness, comprising the latest Partisan novel
ties.
Orders solicited, and prompt attention
gwen. feb 23-tft
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-06-09
DIR. r. C. HoFFMEIER,
HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN.

HAVING permanently located in West
Ii minister, respectfully offers bis Pro-
fessional Services TO the patrons of Home.
opathy, and oil those who may be suffering
from diseases Of a Chronic nataTs.
Except when Professionally absent, he
may always be found in his office.
H<r Office and Residence with DR.. S. L.
Swormstedt, West End.
aug 10-tf
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-06-09
DRUG STORE,

and from his long experience and by strict
personal attention to business, hope to re-
ceive share ofpublc patronage. He so.
lieits continuation Of the former customers
of the Store.
Physicians Prescriptions carefully
and accurately compounded.
Main Street, doors west Montour House.
apps Westminster, nov A, 1869.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-06-09
OUR METHOD OF TREATMENT

The protruding part must be brought into
its proper place, then supported by Suitable
Dandage or truss, kept in its place until the
aperture in the membrane or wall through
which 1t escaped, is thoroughly and well knit
together. This Is oar theory Of the trna cure
Of rupture, and that it Is correct is substantial
ted by hundreds OF persons whom we have
cured. We are we'll aware Of the prejudice
manifested by the Medical Faculty aeainstany
form Of treatment for the permanent cure Of
rupture, which excludes the use OF the knife.
unfortunately too many sufferers from rupture
have imbibed the same feelings, and believe
they cannot be cured except by surgical
operation, or obtain relief only BY wearing a
truss. To all such we would say that we are
willing and ready to enter into a
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-06-09
DESCRIPTION OF RUPTURE.

III ERNIA, or as 1t is usually termed, Rupture,
Ii means, In its widest sense, the displaee-
ment of any organ Of the body from its natural
cavity, and prosruding through an abnormal
or accidental opening in the membrane Oi
walls Of sueh organ. The most common situa,
ton Of Rupture is in the abdomen 1t may
occur at almost any part Of the abdominal
wall, but the protrnsion generally occurs in
that portion where the muscular structures
are weakened. In whatever situation it oe-
ours Rupture is composed Of a sac or bag and
Its contents. Usually, the sac forms perfect
Enclosure for the hernial contents, but ocea.
sionally forms but partial investment OF them
The body of this sac varies greatly in size aud
shape, generally gobular, sometimes elonga-
ted and cylindrical. II may vary from the
size Of a cherry, to a tumor as large as the
head.
The contents Of the sac rary greatly, all the
interior portions of the abdomen, except the
pancreas and stomach having been found in
hernial tumors. Most frequently part of the
small intestine, more particularly OF the long.
est portion is protruded, cons tituting that form
Of rupture entitled eaterocsle. After 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.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-06-09
PHYSICIANS.
DrS. Butter & Fringer.

"AylNG associated themselves for the
IL Practice Of Medicine, offer their ser
vices to the public:
DR.. Batlcr's Office at his residence, West
End.
DIR: Fingers Office opposite Stansbury's
Hotel, East End.
Westminster, Jan. IS, 1870.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-06-09
THE ONLY RELIABLE CURE FOR
RUPTURE IN THE WORLD

The only true way to cure Rupture is by re-
ducing the tnmor, replacing or comnressing
the intestine or organ protrnding into its pro-
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 asks The
thoughtful reader. We answer, only by
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-06-09
CHAs. BHLLHNGSLEA, ID. I'D. S.,
AND
j. Nj 4 KEN WELLER.
NTISTs.
Office Westminster, Nd, Cd door West of
Farmers and Mechanics Bank.

TAKE pleasure in informing their friends
III 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.
lnll Sets Of Teeth, $40, SIS, aud $50.
Pure Nit. Ok. Gas, on hand at all times.
DIR. 9. Billingslea will continue to visit
the following places:
Onion Bridge.-lst Wednesday in every
month, remaining until Friday afternoon.
Nee IFindsor. lind Wednesday in every
month, remaining until Friday afternoon.
Unfonto'on. = Sd Wednesday every month,
remaining until Friday afternoon.
IdnegfoTn-3d Friday in every month, re.
manning until the Wednesday following.
jan 13,-ly
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-06-09
TREATMENT OF RUPTURE.

The only methods Of treatment adopted br
the Medical Faculty in effecting a cure of run
tnre IS the use Of the truss or the kHifs The best
medical works extant state that by the use of a
well constructed truss il sometimes happens
that the rupture Of infants become 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 is so
great, that the patient has but slight CD ance Of
recovering after leaving the surgeons hands.
Sir Ashley Cooper, who was knighted for his
rare medical attainments, states that out of N
cases operated on by him for rupture SO
proved fatal. From record kept by Dir. Tur
ner, another eminent English physician, il an
pears that out Of 545 cases reported, 26O proved
fatal. Here we have the confession Of The
sblest Medical talent that rupture In infant,
may be cured by wearing n truss one or t,oo
years but at a more advanced age the same re-
suit seldom occurs, and by the use of the knife
the chances for life or death are about canal
Truly may the sufferer from rupture en-
claim ia there no Balm in Gilead, no bone
for permanent cure but the surgeons knife,
and must go though this world wearing a
cumbersome truss % To which we answer
there is a Balm in Giead for hernial sufferers.
there is no longer any necessity for wearing 4
truss life time, nor submitting to a surgical
operation in order to be cured.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-06-09
DR.. LEONARD zEPp.

HAVING located al the East End Of
III Westminster. offers his professional
services to the public. When not engaged
may be found at his office or residence,
one door west Of Stansbury's Hotel.
may 6, -6m
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-06-09
A Good Chance % to ia'FG Sni;,s, the i 81,

one needle, no weights, is simple, strong, easy
knits anything Complete that can be knit "
hand or BY any knitter with far less trouble q
time at SIS. Also standard, double-threau,
large, handsome, highly improved Sewiiny
Machine at Ss5. Machines sent on trial. Law
eral discount G. PATRON, General Agent
7l2 Market street, Wilmington, Delaware
dec ely
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-06-09
FOR SHERIFF..

THE friends of William Stiner, Of New
Windsor, in Hampstead District, preseh'
him as candidate for Sheriff in 1871, SUD
ject to the decision Of the nominating con.
vention of the Democratic Conservs,'ss
Party. noyh
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-06-09
DIR UG STORE
In Westminster.

JOHN W. WILMER
uAYING purchased the interest of Mr..
IL Hopper, in the Drug Store lately
conducted by Hopper & Wilmer, respect.
fully informs the citizens of Westminster,
Carol! and the adjoining counties, that he
intends keeping a first class
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-06-09
DR.. ]. II. BIIIingsIea

rs sill actively engaged in the Practice
Of Medicine.
reSr Once and Residence at John L.
Reiisniders aug left
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-06-09
NEW YORK,
Philadelphia and Baltimore.
A GREAT DECLINEl
A GREAT DECLINEl!

rENHE lnrgest and best selected stock of
Il DRY GOODS ever offered in West
munster, has just been received by j. Wing.
LING 4 SoY, direct from New York, Phila.
delph;a and Baltimore, selected with care,
and bought tor cash, ut time when goods
ofeyery kind were at the lowest notch ofthe
great decline. Our stock consists of all the
latest and best styles of goods.
LADIES FOREIGN DRESS GOODS,
together with many celebrated makes of
American Fabrics.
Shawls of every Description,
White Goods, Counterpanes, Cloths, Gas.
simeres, Doeskins, Cottenadcs, &c. A full
and complete assortment of Notions aud
Trimmings, Boots, Shoes, Hats and Cans.
Do not fail to call and examine our new
and beautiful goods.
apl4 ]. YINGLTNG & son.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-06-09
CIR E AT S Al
OF
NEW SPRING AND SUMMER
DRESS GOODS.
AT
j nv W. 81 We o II D. s
ONE Doom East OF RAIL Roam,
WESTMINSTER, ND.

DIAM and Striped Granednes at 90
cents, Plain Leuos in all oolors at -
cents, Plain White Peques at % cents,
PLAIN, Plaid and Striped Poplns at Gold
prices, Figured Lawns from l2l to lsceuts,
Plain, Striped aud Figured Delaines from
l24 to Is cents, Plain Alpacas from - to
20 cents, Plain Plaid and Striped Cambrcs
from 20 to 30 cents, all wool Casslneres
for Mems and Boys Wear from 4j to 10
cents, We will sell Ladies' Misses and
Chidren's Lasting Kid aud Morocco Gal.
tiers lower than they can be bought in this
City. A fall line of Notions and Gentle.
mems Furnishing Goods; Hosiery, Gloves
and Suspeuders, the very fastest style neck
wear for young men. Bleached and I'm,
bleached Muslns ut at 10 cts. and l2l cts.
ap - JNO. W. SANFORD.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-06-09

A LII kinds of Goods reduced in price
N with gold / have Just received from
New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore a
new lot 10 meet the season. See my gen.
eral advertisement. Goods are cheap, call
and see.
mar IL John L. Reifmiler.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-06-09
CIRCUIT & REIFSNIDER,

ATTORNEYS-4TL4W AND S0LE
cITORS IN cH4NCERT,
WESTMINSTER, Nh.
W. have formed copartnership in the
w practice of Law in the Courts of
Carroll and Howard Counties, and viii
promptly attend to all business entrusted to
our care. Particular attention paid to Col
lections and procuring DEGREES for the sale
of Real Estate.
Also, Applications fled for Back Pay and
Bounty due heirs of deceased soldiers.
Office adjoining the residence of CHAs. T.
REIFsyIDER. no30-tf
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-06-09
nlack nesry syrup.

zTyOH D;nrrhoa nd Summer Complaints
uxe Herring Co npoand Syrup Of Black
Inv Roe< Sold " A. II Hnber and
E Wilmer. nlys
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-06-09
LII M 3 Z r
MoNToUR HOUSE

"'71I L-NUi v 70 MINE Ell, MD.
rE'HE undersigned announces 10 the public
that he has taken the above HOTEL The
House is new, and furnished throughout with
New Furniture, Beds, &C., and Is prepared 10
accommodate either transient or permanent
boarders. The Table will always be supplied
with the best in the market, and the Bar stock
cd With the choicest brands Of Wines, Liquors,
Ales, Segars, &c. The location Is very desira,
Bile. being only few yards from fhe Depot
The Stabling is large and ample, and attentive
ostlers always on hand to wai, upon travellers
J, A. KLEFF,
aug ely Proprietor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-06-09

YSHIS Company insures, on the mutual
IL plan, Buildings and Personal Property
against Loss Or Damage by Fire, in all
parts Of the State. The entire profit re-.
turned to the Policy holders.
B. G. HARRIS, President
Board Of Directors:
Francis Neale, of Neale, Harris & Co.
s. II. Caughy, of Noah Walker & Co.
z; McCully, of Pomerait 4 McCully.
Philip 7. George, of George & Jenkins.
b. G. Harris, late of Neale, Harris T. Co.
Hon. George Brent, Court OF Appeals.
George 7. jenkins, Charles county.
George Combs, St. Mary's county.
). r. WATERS Agent for Carroll Co.
march 10. dec 23,-ly
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SPECIAL CONTRACT

We have in our possession the certificates of
hundreds OF the most respectable persons who
have been cured, even after having been pro.
nonnced ineurablc by some Of the most eminent
physieians--a number Of them were cases Of
80 10 40 years standing
For the convenience OF those persons In the
county who desire 70 place themselves nnder
our treatment we have decided to establish an
Office at both places mentioned below for the
special treatment Of Hernia or Rupture. Re
member that we are willing 10 enter into an
agreement with any one afflicted with Rupture,
no matter what the condition OF bis rupture
msy be, or how long standing guaranteeing
a permanent and lasting cure.
No charge for consultation.
DR.. Z. g. H0FFMEIER,
Westminster, Nd
sy 0rrTcE with DR.. Swormstedt.
DR. J. r. b. WEAVER,
Manchester, Nd.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-06-09
WILLIAM MOORE,
Practical Watch Maker
and JeWeller,

THE undersigned would respectfully beg
Il leave to inform his friends and the
public that he has taken the store adjoining
Mr.. H. X. Gernands Store, for the pur.
pose Of conducting the
watch, Clock aud Jesvciry
business, and hopes by strict and faithful
attention to business, to merit liberal share
OF their patronage. Persons wanting fine
WATCHES for their own use or for pres
ents, will dc well to give me call, as by
long experience in the business, will be
fble to select them an article which will
give entire satisfaction, and at low prices.
Watches. Clocks and Jewelry will be re.
paired in a prompt and e.Fcient manner,
and warranted.
oct22.tf WILLIAM MOORE.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-06-09

ALL MONEY RECEIVED AT THIS
BRANCH IS INVESTED IN THE
STATE OF MARYLAND, UN.
DER THE DIRECTION OF
THE FOLLOWING
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-06-09

ALL MONEY RECEIVED AT THIS
BRANCH IS INVESTED IN THE
STATE OF MARYLAND, UN.
DER THE DIRECTION OF
THE FOLLOWING
MARYLAND BOARD of DIRECTORS.
+. B. LoNEY, q. B. LOnoy Il Co..
Vice President.
T. R. JENKINS, George 4 jenkins.
WIN. H. PIERCE.
DAVID E. THOMAS, D. E. Thomas
4 Go.
WM.A.TUCKER, Tucker, Smith & Co.
WIN. WILSON, JR., Wilson, Burns
& Co.
W. II. GILPIN,
G. W. ROBINSON, Lord & Robinson.
D. D. WADE, of D Wade & Co.
Hon. RICHARD GRASoN.
Assets and Investments end of q
Years, 100000.
NUMBER OF POLICIES OVER 10000.
Dividend 40 per Cent. Average, ION
Contribution Plau,) Paid to Policy
Holders April 1st., 1869.
AcruARY, Z. B. SMITH.
Assistant Actuary, D. P. FACKLER.
New York.
DIVIDENDS ON ALL CASH POLICIES DE-
cLARED FIRST YEAR; ON oNETHIRD
LOAN POLICIES AFTER SECOND
YEAR.
Plan Mutual. Issues Policies
ON all Legitimate Plans.
NO UNNECESSARY RESTRICTIONS ON
TRAVEL, RESIDENCE AND
OCCUPATION.
Loan of One Third of Premium. if De.
sired, without Note. Thirty DAYS
Grace on Payment of Premiums.
Life and Endowment Policies
NoS-FoRFEIrABLE AFTER % YEAR.
TEN YEAR LIFE POLICIES
AFTER ONE YEAR.
ohildren's Endowments, New Plan,
(Desirable,) Original with this Co.
MEDICAL EXAMINERS.
ple,. EDWARD WARREN.
paor. E. LLOYD HOWARD.
II. .DEsHIELDs & W. H. PIERCE
General Agents.
THOMAS PARRAMoRE,
WESTMINSTER, MD,
s@ Agent for Carroll county. 90
o4
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-06-09
COAL AND LUMBER YARD.

TNHE subscriber thanking his old patrons
il for the liberal Encouragement bestowed
upon him heretofore, would respectfully
state that he is still actively engaged in his
old business and keeps on hand full supply
of seasoned
LII M B Z r
of every kind. Also, the various kinds of
COAL, always on hand. Just received
10000 No. CYPRESS SHINGLES,
10000 No. 2
for sale at reduced prices.
Office aud yard on Nam Street, short
distance west of the Railroad, Westminster.
Md. II. W. DELL.
ian2tf
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-02-11

member of Congress offering to place her
son at the West Point Academy for two
thousand five hundred dollars. he had
asked her the name of that member, but
she could not give it to him at that mo-
ment, but would furnish him with the let
ter. She had not done SO, however, or ne
would have brought forward proposition
similar to that offered by the gentleman
from New York
Mr.. Wood remarked that he had recent
~ seen an advertisement in Philadelr hia
newspaper offering an appointment OF that
kind for sale.
Mr.. Stevens suggested that the resolu-
ton be modified so as to embrace members
of the preceding Congress. IL was SO
modified.
Mr.. Jenckes suggested that it be made
also to apply to delegates. That sugges'
ton was also accepted.
Mr.. Scofeld SAID that he had recently
seen in two newspapers, published I'D the
western part of Pennsylvania, that some
members of Congress from that State, ne
believed, )had sold one of those appoint
ments for $500. As matter OF course,
therefore, the whole delegation of Pennsyl-
vania was anxious to have the investisa
ton. ,amso.a
Mr.. Washburn, of Wisconsin, said there
could certainly be no objection to the reso-
luton.
Mr.. Kelley, of Pennsylvania, referred to
the same fact stated by Mr.. Scofeld, add
ing that the editor of the paper seemed to
have specific information on the subject.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-02-11

duce an ear of corn as to know that twice
two make four, yet the new law proposes
to compel every child to know the multi
plication table, and leave him ignorant of
the constituent elements of the dining ta-
blel
The moral education Of the country is
the great check-rein to vice and violation
of law. By the compulsory education sys-
TEN we are laying heavy tax on all pri-
vate schools by taking from them the pub
lie money and taxing them to support pub
lie schools without it, and maintain private
schools also.
In the bleak winters of Wisconsin chill
dren are incapable of a regular attendance
at school until from eight to ten years of
age, and the new law proposes to charge
these infants that are unable to wade the
snow for half a mile, and often mile and
half, and give it to others in a city or
village that walk upon cleared sidewalks
only a few rods. ~
IF those who are in favor of a compul-
sorry education hope to improve the moral
and prosperous condition of the people,
and base it upon a scientific education
alone, their hopes will never be realized.
4mong the acutest scoundrels and law
breakers Of the nation are those with
scientific education, but whose moral and
useful education have been neglected; and
Notwithstanding this is a glazing fact, yet
it is proposed to rob the people of the lit
tie public money they already get, and by
which they are better enabled to maintain
private schools and churches by direct tax,
and hand it over to those who ignore all
kinds of labor and study science for a pro-
fession.
The very philology Of the word "edu-
cate" is to lead-not drioe The people Of
the State of Wisconsin know and appreci-
ate the benefits arising from true educa
ton; and if the legislature will aid them
in their efforts--encourag them properly,
the result will be most gratifying. tz
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-02-11
The Grand Contamination.

The Fifteenth Amendment to the Consti-
tuition has been ratified by the requisite
number Of States, 90, and will soon be Of
fcially incorporated in the great Charter
of de facto American Franchises. "This
is a consummation devoutly to be wished"
The Republican party is the only party
that ever held power in the government
that has proven itself capable of fully un-
Outstanding and approaching the infallble
truths contained in the doctrine of equal
human rights; that ever understood the
full import and meaning of practical free
dom; and steadily and sternly it has pur-
sued its way through the opposing jaws of
death, beneath the knife and bludgeon OF
the assassin, until it has accomplished the
greatest work ever achieved by man in the
formation of government. No slave can
exist where the American Constitution
reaches; all men, of whatever color, race,
or previous condition, are acknowledged
and their rights respected.
Call the party by what names you will,
It has achieved the triumph of universal
liberty, and for it will ever live.
The Amendment as ratified is as follows
ART Is. SEC l. The right of citizens of the Uni
ted States shall be denied abridged by
the United States by any State account OF race
color or pr eyious con0ition OF sersitude d . .
SEC. q Congi shall have power to enforce this
article by appropriate legislation ID