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Smyrna times., 1870-10-19
Early Medical Experience in California

The Pacific Medical University at San Fran
cisco, after suspension Of five years, has re-
opened. DIR. He Try Gibbons, in the introduce
tory lecture gave the following interesting rem
inisceDces
Within his recollection he had seen Phila-
delphia medical graduates keeping restaurants,
and holders OF diplomas from the Dublin Uni
versity selling whiskey and peanuts per con-
trG, BARRIERS practiced medicine and surgery.
There was nothing like medical profession.
The first move in the direction Of organization
among the physicians in this State was the is
sue of fee bill, and a gorlous fee bill it was.
The price of visit was fixed at one ounce OF
gold, or about SIC; and the rest Of il was in
such proportion that people really feared to
have an arm or leg cut off for the benefit OF
science. But physici ans themselves modified
it in 1850, and the charge Tor visit was reduc-
ed to eight dollars. When he first came to the
city to engage in practice, he even thought the
charge was exorbitant; but when he found
that he had to pay 5000 per month office rent
in advance, with the chance that the entire af.
fair would. be burned down before night, aud
when he was obliged to pay three 1ollars for a
single shave, he concluded that eight dollars a
visit was not too much, and that California was
glorious country. He opened his office and
waited. His first patient was man from the
mines He came aud threw himself on the
sofa, exclaiming: :" Sick; want medicine. y
He was poorly clad, and looked like beggar,
and the doctor said to himself, small chance
for pay here As was his custom, he pre-
scribed pills, and gave them to him. The mar
then stood up and asked before he had ever
taken pilD; What's the damages?' HI
replied, iremblingy Eight dollars" Tn,
sick man took out long, full purse, and put
ting down ten dollar gold piece, turned t
go out. I" l was so startled, said the speak
er, " that had almost forgotten to make tn,
SSSnfs Soffs here ous said sh.ds holding soS out b..
: the, change he replied, "fSsnt to- be cur
Smyrna times., 1870-10-19

The CHANGES IN TAXATION Many of the
most important provisions of the new internal
revenue law went into effect on the lst inst.
The public has from time to time been inform
ed of these changes, but the law being now an
accomplished fact, recapitulation of its pro.
visions may be useful. Hereafter :here will
be no internal revenue stamps required on re-
ceipts, nor on promissory notes under 500,
nor on canned and preserved fish, nor on the
transfer or assignment of mortgage. There
will be after this date no tax on sales except
of tobacco, spuff, cigars, spirits and wines no
tax on watches, boats, barges, carriages, bill
ard tables, nor plate; nor on legacies and sue
cessions; nor on passports; nor on gross
receipts.
The tax on gross receipts which now expires
was levied on bridges q per cent. canals 21,
express companies, 3, ferries q, insurance
companies II, lotteries S, railroads p, ships,
barges, &c. p, stage coaches, &c, q steam
boats p, telegraph companies 8, and theatres
and other places of amusement 2 per cent.
The new income tax of % per cent, with
$1,000 exemption, will not be collectsble til
the spring of 1871. 7at e...... ....s.-
Smyrna times., 1870-10-19
POetrY.
TWO HARVESTS.

Thoughtful its length and breadth from shore to Shore
The golden harvest-felds OF Our blest land
Have yielded up their increase and the store
Strown by the great Creators open hand
Is garnered so prayer for daily bread
Is BY our Father heard. and answered.
But France oh weep for France In place OF grain
Behold the bloody harvest that she yields
Instead of binding sheaves, she heaps the slain,
Scattered by tens of thousands on her fiedsl
Her and Germana's best and bravest lie
BrothersIS DEArH-beneath the peaceful sky ~
Aud where, when falls the mellow autumn day,
Homeward should creak the OverlOwing wains,
piled high with goody wheat. there roll away
The wagonlUads Of wounded DER the plainsI
And where her grapes ripening in the sun,
More purple still-beh0ld her life blood run!
Oh sister France! and thou. brave Father-land,
Hear, hear the prayer send from this far shore;
Oh sheath the sword, and stay tn uplifted hand
Ere yet unsated Death reap more and more
Surely THY harvest finished
God help thv children when they cry for bread
Smyrna times., 1870-10-19

O6is's ov "J0Sh Billings Farmers
Almanac for 1879. "
NJ Dear Editor:
Sum men are born crate, sum git CRATE after
they are born, sum have grateness hove upon
them, and sum aint troubled with neither
But (mi dear phello) the objekt in writing
this epistol IL not this but to inform you that
i shall let loose about the middle ov Oktober,
1870. Josh Billings Farmers AllmaDax for
1871"
No family who keeps a two hoss carriage,
should be without this Allmanax.
Az anshunt Knower, phul of. phaith, let
slip the pure and innocent duv from his Ark,
so doth i let slip this Allmanax, and hope it
wont come back. All good housewives will find
in this Allmanax, how to train up their hus-
bands In the way they should go, aud they
wont depart from it, aud also how tew make
a lively slap jax. :.
To the weary vandcrer this Allmanax, win
be glide board, showing the nearest cut to
the next town, and to the sorry, soda foun-
tain ov gimnastic delight.
This Allmanax gives the biography, etimol-
ogy, syntax, and prosidy ov bugs, beasts, and
little cod fishes, and tells US, with the fondneSs
ov step parent, the right time to trade oph
dog.
In konklushun, it gives me CRATE plezzurs
tew remark,
That kussid are Holsters and milk for supper,
for they hav no bowells ov mercy, nor mercy
for bowells .' -..... 80
With CRATE Aexibility of karacter, am your
timber friend. JOSH BILLINGS,
Allminacter. s
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OFFICIAL BIZZNEsS.

Ofis's ov ".JOsh Billings Farmers I
Almanac for 1872. :" !
Smyrna times., 1870-10-19

OLDEST REPUBLIC ON EARTH.-The Amer.
lean Quarterly Rerieto contains letter from
g. w. Irving, esq, giving a sketch of his visit
to Marino, q smsll Republic in Italy, between
the Apprentices, the Pc and the Adratic. The
Territory of the State is only forty miles in
The Republic was founded more than 400
years ago, on moral principles, industry and
equality, and has preserved its liberty and in-
dependence amid all the wars and discords
which have rSged around, it. ao' Bonaparte
respected it, and sent an embassy to ex.
press his sentiments of friendship and frater-
nifty. 1t is governed by captain regent, chos-
EN- every six months by the representatives Of
every six mouths by the people. The taxes
are light, the farm-houses are neat, the fields
we'll cultivated, and on all sides are seen COM
fort and plenty-the happy effect of morality,
simplicity and frugality.
Smyrna times., 1870-10-19
A New and Simple Remedy for Burns,

The following appeared in late number of
Appleton's Journal
The attention of medical men in Paris has
recently been directed to a new remedy fol
burns, discovered accidentally by a workman.
A varnisher of metals lately got his hand Sc
verely burned while at work, and not knowing
what to do to deaden the acute pain, thrust
his hand into pot Of varnish. The pain ceaS-
ed as if by enchantment. On the day follow
ing, he made further application of his discov-
cry, and in few days a new skin was formed
over the burn, and the hand recovered its
wonted fexibility. All the persons burned in
his DeighborhOOd came to get their wounds
dressed, received the simple treatment, and
went home rejoicing. After the terrible gun
powder explosion at Metz last month, the
varnlsher was summoned to the hospital, there
to do his best for the victims of that great ca
lamity, whose lives were dispared of on account
of he gravity of their burns. He vanished
and cured them all in such a short space O
time, that the town Of ietZ, was filled will
stories of his success. The news Of his wond
erful cures reached Paris. the manager of on,
OF the largest hospitals here sent for him
and desirOus of testing the accuracy Of the re
ports. entrusted him with two patients VIII
were dangerously burned. He covered then
over with his varnish, leaving spot upon eacl
untouched, to be treated with nitrate of silve
(the usual remedy by the chief doctor of tn
establishment. The wounds so covered wit
varnish healed rapidly, while those treate
with nitrate OF silver, in spite of all the doc
tors efforts. did not close up The services {
the varnisher were again called upon. who az
cordingly applied his remedy to the spo
which the nitrate of silver was powerless I
heal. The two patients obtained almost il
slant relief, and after short detention, le
establishing the superlative excellence of h
remedy for such cases"
Smyrna times., 1870-10-19

~ % lU I0aaI 70 UHh .t"t ~ 'IE
Smyrna times., 1870-10-19
NEW SERIES---VOLUME XvL--NO 20. S
Grand Exposition

Grand Exposition -.>
f'cI FOR THE FASHIONABLE WORLD.
a~ l7tt COMPLIMENTS OF MRS. A. A. BINDER, ~.
No iol, N W. Eleventh and Chestnut Streets Phada
FASHIONS FOR THE FALL AND WINTER q
of 1870, Wholesale and Retail,
which Paris and the first manufacturers supply.
Dresses Mantes Oloaks and Costumes or Ladies sno
special department. of plain md elegantly trmtnea pat
terms the Partisan and Eues styles at 70 per
IL you handsonelyfttinZ weli.made sui, SNORT
notice 70 10 Mrs Binder tasteful trimnings and dainty
stitches. Mourning Travelling ana ssoo'k "u'Hss' "e'Hs
and Fancy Costumes
DRESS AND CLOAK TRIMMINGS, BUT.
TONS, ORNAMENTS ..'a ~
comprising the latest Paris novelties in oaek and colored
Gimps, Ruches, Loops. Flowers, GOves, Bridal
Wrezth Vss Ribbons new shades Satin and Tat
fetA Ribbons, SAshes Neckties. .. - II t-
MADE Up LACE GOODS-GRAND DCCHESSE LACE FOR
DRESS TRIMMING.
Pointa Applique Vasncisnnss Hamburg EdginRs and nse
tions Black Gupure and Thread Laees in design and
moderatsin price. +.t..t .--t..C
,,-, CHOICE INDIAN ORNAMENTS. -
Fans, Birds, Mats Cushions Mouchoirs, Cases and Fancy
Goods selected by Mrs. Binder at Niagara.
Elegant line OF Whtby Jet Goods in sets bessplns Ear
rings Necklaces and Bracelets Splendid line OF French Jet
Goods Coral and French Gold Charms Sleeve Buttons
Chains &c which for price variety style cannot be sur
passed p Strangers visiting our city are respectfully in
vitsd to examine. q. d. -. a. .-.. :. .
Pinkng and oering Cutting Fitting Also perfect
OF Dress Cutting taught Patterns sent by mail or
press to all parts Of the Union. .tf
MRS. M A. BINDERS.
sepal4m N. W. Eleventh and Chestnut Sts, Philada
Smyrna times., 1870-10-19

John Allen, famous some time since as the
"Wickedest Man in New York." died at the
little village of Perth two weeks ago. He
died as he had lived, having done nothingto
inyalidtte his claim TO the title. -s,1Es1.
Smyrna times., 1870-10-19

A little boy embodied bis thoughts on theol-
ogy in words thus:. II don't see. how the
devil came to turn out so when there was no
other devil to put him up to it." .f ~.
Smyrna times., 1870-10-19

They say an Idaho girl puts on style because
she cleans her teeth with the but end OF a
blscking brush. She says she was brought up
to be neat, and dosen't care what folks thipk.
Smyrna times., 1870-10-19

.-.e 1a t-t t,.u AND
SEWING MACHINE,
Has the following advantages over most of all
other Sewing machines in the market:
1t has tension which prevents cutting of
thread or dropping of stitches. h,
2. II has the most powerful construction, which
will insure good work for quarter of a century.
s. 1t sews the lghtest cambria and the usual
shoe leather without any strain whatever.
L. 1t has feed bar which can be lowered and
raised at wi thus adapting it to all kinds of ma
terial. ;.. .......
S. 1t is impossible to get the machine out of order
unless by rust, dust tsking apart. 1t will never
get out of order by working.
6. 1t has the highest attainable speed, making
about 2200 stitches per minute by foot, and 3,OoO
by steam. ..-....
| Z. 1t is the lightest running shuttle machine.
9. 1t makes the most beautiful Lock Stitch.
8. II has the handsOmest appearance.
10. 1t has the strongest, most convenient, hand
somely polished, braced table. with drawer, and
board TO prevent soiling the dress.
IL. Its cover is polished, fitting and locked as q
little trunk. There is nothing better than this tc
preserve the machine. ="
IL. 1t has straig ightneedeHa
l3 Four hobbins hold spool of cotton.
Il. 1t has the best hemmer.
i Is. 1t has the most complete attachment, tn
hems ieIls, binds, bastes, tucks
r braids and ru6les.
16 1t is as simple as any machine in the market
II. 1t needs but little time to learn its operation
o le. 1t has the best embroidering attachment.
d l9. IL sews on straight piece while putin
another at the same time without basting, attacf
ment OF after work.
= These advantages combine the hest qualities of
Sewing machine for the family who want to use
;, steadily 10 all kinds of work. o.
Smyrna times., 1870-10-19
THE FOLLOWING ADVANTAGES

THE FOLLOWING ADVANTAGES
The AMERICAN possesses alone and undisturbed,
there being no other machine everpretending them
~ - u y - - - 4 81. 4A~s@@e 40 %@- - -
]. 1t has a larger arm and stronger construction
than any family machine, admitting larger pieces
Of wofk, thus fitting the machine toNfamily and
manufacturing purposes as well, without need OF
two machines. Il has eAx5 inches. clear room.
g.. 1t hens any width or thickness from One-six-
teenh cambric to two inches cloth, beaver canvass,
or leather. .f..S tags5 ~ p. 7 -. -s'' s't
3. 1t binds a coat, skirt, or hat without any
braid oil binding whatever: - ... 81
4. 1t folds up the brim of hat to any fullness
S. 1t Overseams sheet or Brussels carpet.
6. 1t makes beautiful eyelet work.
Z. 1t embroiders on the edge a
2. 1t makes button holes of any size on any ma.
| terial fof t7s" t."s so i.th 1,ie" - D. #.
3. 1t has the braiding machine which makes
braid Of aav size or color the rate of $50 yards
pet hour. This sells for sl0 extra. -, 49,, +.
/ 10. 1t always won the first premium at every
exhibition in which il has been entered, 1pns7fI
| s@4AA1A44Ai@s AAS~OA0 &<AA49' &C y -
arTE.EaA.A EF as5T
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LETTER FROM VIRGINIA.

BULL Run BATTLE FIELD, 11th. Mo. ,12, 10.
To the Editor Of the Journal:
ESTEEMED FRIENDS II left Richmond on
the 10th, stopped one night at Louisa Court
House, then proceeded, arriving at the ill-fated
Manassas last evening, which Phenix like
has again become quite place. With private
team awaiting, took passage to the present
spot of writing. To-day, with guide en-
gagged in the contest have visited the spot Of
each scene of conflict in the first great battle
of this place. In rainy weather the stream
here takes such a sudden rise and the waters
come rushing down with such roar, hence
its name, Bull Run. While seated on the
very spot where the famous black horse cav
airy met with such fearful slaughter, l Iremem-
bered the law of philosophy ''that action and
reaction are equal in opposite directions"
Evidently since the terrible din of the cannons
roar and musketry of that day, nothing has
disturbed the solemn stillnes of the place save
the silent plowshare and pruning knife. We
found many relics of the war on this spot,
and many human bones are still bleaching in
in the sun upon this field. My guide was in
an Ohio Regiment and were l to record all
that he says he saw, in detail, it would weary
you and think you would agree with me that
he saw too much for one man. The house
and trees in the vicinity, however, speak very
truthfully of the hard knocks received. One
oak had hole directly through the center of
its trunk-probably a six pound ball passed
that way. visited the house where wo-
man was killed, in her bed by cannon ball,
she being sick at the time.
The day has been one Of the finest, and
have walked many miles, tracing the track Of
the army from Centerville along the War
rington pike to the scene of combat and lis
tened to many minute descriptions of the Va.
rious positions and work of the contending
forces.
With this account you will believe me when
say am too tired to write much, so must
beg to be excused.
With the kindest regards, your friend.
SAMUEL H. JOINS.
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All transient advertisements to be paid Tor in
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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-02-26
ByW, Goddin, Auctioneer.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF SlA
" SMALL TENEMENTS AND LARGE NUN ~,
Der OF BEAUTIFUL LOTS IN THE S9 l!asdH
BOUNDED BY YENABLE, C AR; .,s!SS Op :,
ROSE, DkND TWENTY FIFTH STREETS by
virtue Of decree of the jugs of the p ppS-
noanced OH the 24th February 1874 i In the
&C., shall, IS special com Il, shh,s,,
thereby appointed, proceed to sell at pub ~,
auction, on the premises, on FRIDAY tiie atn
March 1870 commencing at O'Clock !. a., II
fair IL not the first fair day thereafter that truly
BEAUTIFUL SQUARE, located ms above, coz on,
tainIng upwards Of TWO AND A HALF ACRES;
which will be sold according to recent plat ana
survey. having fronts on Fenable, Darlington.
and Twenty-ffth streets, running back to wide
alley. . ,,1,r1- rr.-r
MEHTS and three FRAME ones, and eighteen or
nineteen han dsome VACANT LOTS.
This part of the city has recently been Improved
in appearance, and the lots are amongst the
han dsomest in that part OF the city.
To persons of small means this property pre-
SCENTS many attractions, as the neighborhood Is a
good one, and churches OF different denomina-
tions are very convenient. b.
| TERMS: One-fourth cash; balance at four,
eight, and twelve months for negotiable noes, In
teSest added secured by the retention of the title
TIL all Of the purchase money Is fully paid;
MARY E. CULLINGWORTH,
fao5 Special Commissioner.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-02-26
Suicide.

| Editors of the Dispatch: If comgstlH
obtains at LynsbbaSGz ae1 = On
tween o. - Of slssxhsrs) Be-;
= IL orange and Alexandria railroad
and the Southside roads leading to elther
Norfolk or Richmond, or if competition ID
had at any other points between any other
roads rau in which the State of Virginia is a
stockbolder, or of which the State is Gre
d;tor does not such competition: whether
fostered by agents inside or outside OF th IN
s sa place the Commonwealth in the awk-
ward or unnatural position OF lighting
itself? Is it not suicidal, and does !! no.
TEND tend to disable the roads from realizing
nrofts and meeting the wants OF the stare 3
ind individuals for dividends and interest :
IF the law does not now vest the Board OF
Public Works with authority to DO so, ouent
not the Legislature to pass bill giving au-
tbority to and requiring the Board OF fuG-
lie Works to inspect and approve all tarllis
of charges, whether for local or hToot9n
freightS, before the same are put in force
If the interest of the State is to be at
yanccd, more of harmony among the man
agements and special public official eye
to tariffs should prevail.
Very respectfully, ClVls.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-02-26

BIZ Thomas W. <Eeeses, sAuctf0aeG,
~ q No. 1871 Main street.
HoIIsEHoELD FURNITURE, FUF

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, FURs,
Ill SASH AND MOUL DING MACHINE, &C.,
EORS SALE AT AUCT1ON-I win sell on MON
DAY, February %. commencing ut 10 O. clock, nj
nv nuction.h an assortment OF superior
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, FURs, &C., con-
| suit elegant PARLOR FURNTTURE, of sofa,
two arm and four small chairs IN green reps
WALNUT and NJ All OGANY SOFAS and
WALNUT CHAMBER SUITS, with marble
+. suits 'e CoTfTAGE CHAMBER FURNITURE,
mAnHHoSdANY and other JENNY LIND BED
MAHoaANY, WALNUT, and STAINED
wk MAHPE aud Mahogany BUREAUS and
WAsHsTANDSj s.
ENAMEL CLOTH LOUNGES,
~CANE.SEAT CHAIRS
EXTENSION and other TABLES, q
HAIR az sHb6K Mattresses -. |
LADIES, and MISSES FURS ~ /!
,WsssH sn dS aaoot1LbINa MACHINE,
HEADS and bits. BETTING, &S;s COM
70 % pie'e' 0' no. :. .Auctloneer.i
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-02-26
BY wellington Goddin,
kuctioncer and Real Estate Agent.

TRUSTEES AND COMMISSIONERS
STFT1F VALUABLE REAL ESTATE ON
THE North SIDE OF GRACE BETWEEN
EiGHTH AND NINTH STREETS;IBy virtue 1nso OF
nonnced on the 9th Of December, 1859, In the case
of Gordon. trustee, against Minor, &C., we shall,
as trustees in B. b. Minors deed of the 2lst Janu
apnointed. proceed to sell at public auction, on
the premises on TUESDAY She LIST day OF Maf a.n
1870 at O'Clock p. NJ, IF fair If not, tne nr st
above. Known as "SHOT TOWER fronting s2a
feet on Grace street, running back $50 feet to an al
ley having thereon large four-story Rice stohe
Kitchen, &c. The location is a desirable one' be-
ing so near the Capitol Square. ,,ro
and twelve months for negotiable notes, lnterest
added and title retained till all of the pnscdasse
t I'LL 800 "'A' WILLIAM T. HART,
'"e ~o HUGH w. FRY,
"a OK Trustees and Commissioners.