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South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-07-14
Mental EmaciatiOn.

A strange title do you say? What new
disease is thisi Not by any means a new
olsease, dear reader, but one astonishingly
prevalent The number of men whose
minds are weaker and smaller at forty or
nity thar when they were twenty-five is
legion. Thelr bodies are sleek and plump.
theIr purses, many of them, are fat; both
AaVe been well nOurished but their minds
are IN a feeble, emaciated condition, un-
able TO cope with b great questions of
this prominently advancing age.
Engage them IN conversation upon any
topic involving much grasp of thought /;
PROFOUND to them any one of the great
problems of vital Importance to the human
races you shall see how their minds shrink
from effort they are incapable of perform
ing; and how they fall back upon the SUD-
ports of old superstition aud prejudice,
and there lind rest from the labor such
questions involve. This general mental
emaciation is one reason reforms move so
slowly. The best and strongest minds are
Juggling at the mysteries of nature, and ex-
pending their energies in physical re-
Searches Some intellectual giants are
also graphing with problems of social
construction, political economy, and NOR
ais, but as their teachings are directed
mainly to the mentally emaciated, they
make but little Roadway in correcting ex-
listing evils. Men, in the hot pursuit of
wealth, which is the most absorbing of
present human aims, neglect systematic
thought, fed their minds upon little else
Than the sloppy pabulum of sensational
daily papers, and become mentally starved.
o few there are that can safely think
for themselves upon any subject not i'm
mediately relating to their profession or
callingl " hat millions might be count
ed, who might far better shut their ewes
and accept without thought the concIu-
sions of such men as Mill and Spencer.
than even attempt to reach aconclusion or
form a definite opinion from their own
thinkingi
Talk with men engaged IN professions
which imply greater breadth of thought
hal ordinary business occupations, and
how often you will hear the admission,
that their habits of thought have untitled
them for correct thinking upon topics
which require systematic thought, and
strictly logical methodl Ask nine out of
any ten, selected at random, what is their
religious belief? and you will find that
they either have none, or that they accept
a creed they cannot comprehend or ex-
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-07-14

medieated stimulant, pure and Undecided, is what
they need; and among this class Of remedies,
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters stands alone. No valid
plea can be urged against its use, even by the gen
ms of Temperance Itself; for even the Maine lay
permits the sale OF diffusive stimuli Tor mediSinSs
purposes. As q general renovating preparation,
the BItters has no equal anywhere. But this is
only one Of the merits of this famous inyigorator
Its regulating properties give it an immense super
iOrity over all the tOnics OF the PharmacOp2ia- In
eases Of chronic constipation u Is the most useful
and CERTAIN OF all aper ents. II Creates no violent
eotniuotton In the dischafging organs. but gently
relieving them of their distractions, leaves them
In q healthy, vigorous condition. II seems unnee-
essary to state, in view OF the mass Of testimony
as to its effect In dyspep;ia, that it Is a permanent
eufe sUt that terrible and But too general COM
rlaiHt. -
The numerous {" Bitters," under variou. nance,
which mercenary dealers endeavor to substitute
for Hostetters S Omach Bltters, should be avoided
for their own sakes, by the sick and the public at
large. HOstetter's Bitters are procu able in bot
ties only, and never sold N bulk.
PERRY DAVIS PAIN KILLER is an excellent
regulator of the stomach and bowels, and should
always be kept on hand, especially at this season of
the year, when so many suffer from bowel COM
plants. There is nothing so quick 10 relieve in
attacks Of Cholera.
Sold at only % cents a bottle, by merchants gen.
erdlg- So -3gz--- ~ -
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-07-14
Agricultural Societies and Fairs.

No agricultural community should be
without its Agricultural Society. An or
ganization having for its object mutual as
sistance and instruction should be of in
terest everywhere. To assist in the form
alton of such cooperative societies, We
give a few hints as TO the mode of bring
ing them into existence, and some of the
advantages which may be derived from
them,
AS nothing can be done without money,
the first business will be to interest and
associate together a sufficient number of
men 10 contribute the necessary funds.
Laws exist in all the States for the en-
couragement of these enterprises and it is
only necessary to follow them, in the mode
of organization and incorporation set
forth in each instance. These societies
should have Tor their objects, in addition
to the usual exhibitions, the introduction
of improved stock, farm machinery, seeds
and agricultural literature. Each one
should aim to possess one or more thor
ough- bred male animals, together with
moving, reaping and threshing machines,
and a well-selected library for the use of
those OF its member who cannot afford to
purchase for themselves. An annual ex-
hibitiOn should be held at some convenient
period, to which the public should be in
vited to bring their stock, seeds and speci-
mems of fruit and crops for competition.
The funds necessary to furnish the prizes
should be raised by q small admission fee,
and to make these seeure, they should be
guaranteed by the members of the ~associa-
ton or some of the wealthier of them.
Once put into operation, experience
will soon show what is wanting and
suggest the remedy. If an exhibition
is all that can be accomplished at first,
a good commencement will have been
made. Above all things, get plenty of
exhibitors, and if the stock does not show
better than the seven lean kline dreamed
of by Pharaoh, well and good, there is
something to start from. Zach year will
IMPROVE on the preceding one, and having
an ideal in view, every farmer in the
county will endeavOr to attain it. We
remember the first exhibition in a county
in a Western State, at which there was no
blooded stock of any kind, but snch was
the impetus given to improvement by the
spirit of competition engendeTed, that in.
i've years from that time there were ex-
hibited three kinds of pure-bred, horned
stock, five OF plre-bred sheep, and two of
hogs; while the grades had already be-
come respectable in numbers and appear
'ance. Besides this, a mutual insurance
company had been started among the men,
hers, and nearly every house and barn in
that district was insured against Ere.
As interchange of ideas is a great help
to improvement, it would be well to enlist
in these annual gatherings soma well in
formed farmer from a distance who should
deliver an address upon some interesting
topic. This probably nigh. be found
more instructive than a horse-race. We
wish this doubtful agricultural feature
could be stricken out of the programme on
these oCcasions.-Arssrican Ag5iculturist.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-07-14
Onr Skins are Sleeves,

h millions of orifces oozes the Trans
And tnrouh hich nature does not need for
parent hutdN. is a wise provision oil PROVIDENCE
purposes This 'piraiion is, nevertheless, e1-
but excessive per-. During the heats OF summer,
tremely weakening. -sp're TO an extent that is
ell hard work ~ men pc Tbey, of all classes Of
more or less dehai,aring. olesome inyigorant
the community, require a VIII il in the liquors
a. this seas u. Let them lot seeA it there. a
% the bar-room; they will no. epo
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-07-14

Jenny Jones was a very pretty little
girl, and it was the first time she had ever
been visiting by herself. She was spend
ing the afternoon with of her school
mates, and when it came tea-time Jenny
was invited TO stay to tea. "No, I thank
you, ma'am," she said, shyly, in answer to
the request. 81 guess you'd BETTER" said
her little friends mother, good, hospitsble
Mrs. Morse; "set right up to the table
along with Sairy-wOn't you, now?" Jen-
ME fdgeted, twisted her apron, put her
finger in her mouth, ard finally electrified
the company by remarking: "Well-I
don't know; ma said l was to say no,
thank you, the first time l was asked, but
but-but-J yOu urged me I could stdy."'
1t is scarcely necessary to add that s.ne
stayed.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-07-14

GRACE GRNENwooD writes the follow
inc Incident to the New York Times: By
the way, speaking of Yankee meanDess,"
l heard, the other day, q story OF blsiness
"~nearness " and hardness, here in Wash
ingtop, which 1 never knew surpassed in
New England. A few weeks ago an
dertaker furnished a coffin for, | believe,
the head of a poor family. A short time
before he had been called upon to supply
a similar sad need for a member of the
same household, and had been duly paid;
but on the second melancholy occasion,
feeling some doubt az to the condition of
the family ex%chequer, he demanded pay
ment in advance of the funeral, and on
the sum not being forthcoming, lifted the
body from the coffin, laid it down SOME
where, and bore off the property. Think
of the GOODNESS of the proceeding-of say
ing to a deceased citizen, I'D thank you
for that coffinI'-of serving an Indictment
on a dead %insolvent, resting under a mis-
taken impression that he had paid the last
debt.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-07-14

THE YOU'VE PnoT.-The articlesin the
July number are all fresh and varied, and while
they amuse, are well calculated to instruct. Inc
present number contains, among other things, a
vsrv interesting article on a trip 70 the Schoodic
lakes. by Thos. A. Samuels; two chapters Of VIM
Eyerettis serial, my Uncle's Watch;" "The
Noble Newfoundland "-poem-by Stanley Water
loo. and the second article of the series OF Shak-
sperian plots, simplidedfor our youth who are thus
enabled to comprehend with ease this great poet
Price s.. 90 per annum. Send stamp for specimen:
Address, FRANKLIN 81. TINKER, 6 and Z FarWen
uou CbicaCO Ill
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-07-14

THE WESTERN RAILWAY GUIDE, just
,ssned nv Messrs. RAND, McNALLY & Co., Of Chi
ego. must, in our opinion, eclipse all former pub
T.at,ous of a like nature. 1t not only gives the
Istest time cards of 800 railroads but, in addition,
the population, general situation, newspapers,
banks, manufacturing interests and hotels of $500
railroads and river towns, al indexed, so that any
particular town can be referred to instantly. The
engraving alone of the map accompanying II
could not have cost less than $500. Price .
7ts. postage six cents.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-07-14

IMPAIRED VITALITY.-When you feel as if
the vital powers were giving way, strength
gone, spirits depressed, memory falling, ap-
retite lost; exhaustion stealing over every
sense and paraiy zilg efsry energy. then is
the time to resort to that powerful! ally Of ma
ture, DR.. WALKERS VEGETABLE VINEGAR
3iTTERs. The properties they embody soon
work a glorious renovation IN the debilitated
system and clOuded mind.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-07-14

WHEN Theirs was told that the Com
munists had really executed their threat to
destroy his house, he tottered to a sofa.
buried his head in his hands, and muir
INJURED: "They are worse than | thought
they were" He was so sick that a physi-
clan had to be sent for, and for a time it
was apprehended that the cruel blow
might have serious
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-07-14

This paper is prepared by a eorpsof Editors Of special
qualifications, and every pafnsis taken to makeitlndispens
able to every Railroad Man. tits altogether independent
avoids all undue putting Of men or corporations, gves
news fully and impartally aims especially to give PTuetE
cat hyOfIaaiicn which will directly aid Its readersln the
gusecution Of their business. Business men find in Tie
1uRoAD GAzrrrE the earliest information of the OPT
gof new stations on railroads in course Of construction,
dare thus enabled to establish relations with such towns
m the beginning Of their existence.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-07-14

E LADY's husband icing away from
home, died while absent. One of the
neigh5ers oeing requested TO inform her
OF her husbands death, found her at din
ner, and when he informed her of the
death she requested the neighbor to wait
until she had finished her dinner, when he
would hear some loud bawling.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-07-14
Health and Strength.
Crooks WTNESTA@
Throat and Lungs. ~

For ten years Dr.. Crockb H1n~ OF Tar mas
been tested snd proved N thousands OF cases, ea-
pable Of curing all diseases 4 "a T~sre..;-4 Lecs1
Essfor3iinS wonderful cures. viii you let pFelus
undice prevent YOU from being cured alsof
nj csccZs VIE o. 7Ae is rich IN the medicin-
ii qualities of Tar, combined with vegetable IN
eredients of undoubted value, 1t r1S.als f~ss.ers1ts5
s.r...l .:e.-.s, cieahses the Stomach, relaxes me
Liver and puts them to work, causes the 1000 70
direst- andmakes pure blood. If you are afflicted
In sny way, we know the EisEiTi-S torie ysFs.aasof
pr. Crooks Wine of Tar, are what you need;
u suEes III Suexs I'D csi5s, and its many wonder-
fuI enres of A-.hzs s-5 Bronchitis, have caused many
to cal it aspeeihe for these complaints; 9e,s1ial-
ments require but few doses: All suneTingl rom
c-orsz-rt:sa or any DISEASE Of ths LznEs should remem-
her that DR.. Crooks Wine Of Tar has cured many
cases pronounced incurable-
The vssk s.3 1sslits.s3 should remember II reso-
,..,, s5a isyi-.rs,es the system, and is hsslsh7gi7;.g
Il also cures Liver I'D Kidney Complaints, and oy
its healthy action on the Stomach, removes gys-
psrsi,- Try ohe bottle Take only Dr.. Crooks
Wine of Tar. Sold by DruggisLA.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-07-14

We copy the following from an exchange,
which is important if true Chronic diar,
rhca OF long standing, also dysentery, and all
similar complaints common at his season OF
fine wear. can lie cured by the use Internally
of Johnson's Aaodyne LiEbaeHt. We know
whereof we affirm.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-07-14

~ If you desire rosy cheeks and a com
pleSion fair and free, from Pimples and
Blotches, purify your blood by the tse of DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. 1t has
no equal for this purpose. $40
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-07-14

A VERMoNTKR has just paid seventy
five dollars for a pound and a half of lead.
1t was purchased through a New York
counterfeit money firm.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-07-14

The eathartics used and approved by the
physicians comprising the various medical as
sociatiohs of this State are now compounded
and sold under the name of Parsons Purgd
tire pIiS.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-07-14
RUPTURE

Reiieved and cured by DR.. Sherman's Patent Appliances
and Compound. Office 61 Broadway, y. y. send lOc.
for book with phOOgranhic ukencSscs OF clses before and
after cure, with Henry Ward Beeciers ctse, letters and
portrait. Beware of travelling impustCTs, WlO pretend 10
have bapn aSsisf-Nfs of DR. SurR,fAN.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-07-14

THERE are owned in the United States
about 10000 tons of yatchs of a cost value
of not far from $4,000, 900.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-07-14

IN the height of prosperity expect adj
versity, and fortify yourself against its
evils by q policy on your life in the Wash
ington.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-07-14
BuRNETr's CocoAINE-The best hair-dressing.

PRUssING's CELEBRATED WHITE WINE
VINEGAR will keep Pickles. Ask for It,
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-07-14
Illustrated by Fine Engravings

In ifs columns. Engineers, Master Mechanics and Stsia
mcturers ind these Illustrated descriptions Of the greatest
yalua
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-07-14

Ten out of every twelve adult males in
Sacramento chew tobacco
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-07-14

WHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISERS
w please say you saw the adVertlsement
In this paper. aaS-N d.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-07-14
Proper attention is given to the
Relation Of Railroads to the Community and
Railroad Legislation,
And also TO the

R&aaons of Companies TO heir Employees. aud aes
ss5eTuI Rights and Dnae&
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-07-14
The conductors of this Journal give
Special Prominence to ksilroad News
articles by Practical Railroad Men

Form a Distinguishing feature Of the Journal Leading
Engineering Works and valuable improvements IN Railroad
Machinery are
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-07-14

The attention Of Rasroad Men Is called to this Journal
vhichis believed to be at this time
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-07-14

Complicated business Of Transportation, and especially
Of the Operation Of Railroads, Railroad Engineer
Ing the Construction Of Locomotives and Cars.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-07-14
70 aooK AGENTS

DIFLEs. SHOT-GUNs, REVIEWERS
IL Gun Material, &C. OF every kind at the Lowest Pree.
WEte for a Price List to
RnEAT WESTERN GUN WORKS, Pittsburgh, Pa
Army Cur, Rryelyers, &c, taken in exchange
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-11-07
In III nrnnriam

At special meeting of the Church Council of
the Evangelical Lutheran Church in this city,
on Monday evening" October Both, the following
preamble and:resolutons were adopted
Whereas, Almighty God has been pleased in
Col. GEO. BAYLOR and our congregation is call
ed to mourn the loss of one who, from the date
of its organization, has not only been pro NIL
nent and consistent member bat a faithful OIL
Ger, therefore, be 1t resolUed,
l. That whilst we are greatly afflicted by this
dispensation of Providence, we nevertheless bow
in humble submission to the Will of our Heaven
ly Father, praying Him to sanctify this chasten-
ing to our good as individuals and a congrega-
ton.
2. That we give hearty thanks to the great
Head of the Church for enabling His servant,
both living and dying, to witness good con-
fession before men," and for giving assuran-
ces, SO clear and consoling that our friend and
brother, having ceased from his labors, has en-
tered into the ssrest which remaineth to the peo-
pie OF God.
8. That we extend our sincere sympathy to
the family of the deceased in this their great sor-
row, earnestly beseeching the God of the Wild
ow and the Father of the fatherless" to give them
grace to cast all their care on Him, that He may
sustain and comfort them under their bereave-
mont. 49, ,@-A
4. That special page in the Minute Book OF
the Council be devoted to the Memory of Col.
Baylor upon which shall be recorded his name,
the dates of birth and death, and the number of
years he has served this Church as an officer.
5. That the Secretary of the Council be direct
ed to send copy of these resolutions to the TAM
ilv of our departed friend and brother, and also
to procure their publication in the Lutheran
Visitor and the papers of this City
t Copy from the Minutes q st
JAS. A. PIPER, SECY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-11-07
Special Notices.


There is an old proverb which says, "Experi-
ence is the safest guide" To this guide the sick
naturally turn when casting about for the
means of relief They inquire what medicine
has done for others, before they adopt it them
selves Of all the remedies and preventives in
use, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters meets the test
most trumphantly, and hence its immense pop
ularity and vast sales The sufferer from indi-
gestion is sure to find some one among his friends
who has been cured of that ailment by the IA
nous vegetable stomachio. The victim of fever
and ague, liver complaint, constipation, nervous
prostration, OF general debility, has only to
make inquiry in the neighborhood where he re-
sides in order to discover what this standard res
torative has effected in cases similar to his own
In the public testimony to its merits he will find
volume of proofs of its sanitary properties,
which it is impossible for his common sense to
resist He tries it, and the effect it produces on
his system adds another to the host of witnesses
in its favor. Thus, its reputation. founded on
facts, not assertions, continually grows and
spreads. Charlatans and imposters, some of
them mere local tricksters, and others who take
q somewhat wider range, attempt to thrust into
the hands and down the throats of invalids, their
haphazard concoctions, substitutes for the ton
ic which for so many years has been a medicinal
staple throughout the United States, Spanish
America, Canada, and the West indies but on
~ succeed to very limited extent In this rea-
soning age, the people, having ascertained what
is really deserving of their confidence decline
running after strange gods" noT-lm
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-11-07

At meeting of the New York Alumni Asso~
citation of the University of Virginia, held on
the 18th October, 1871, the following preamble
and resolutions, offered by Mr.. Francis &. Rives'
Chairman of Committee appointed by the
President, were unanimously adopted
The recent accident at Lynchburg. by which
the late Prof Socrates Maupin, of the Univer,
sity of Virginia lost his life, has been learned
with sorrow by the friends of that institution and
all who were acquainted with the virtues and
intellectual qualities of the man. AS an Ascot
alton of the Alumni of the University OF Wiz
ginia, who can never be Indifferent to anything
that affects the interests of our Alma Mater, IL
is fit that we should make public. recognltlon
of our grief in this misfortune and our regard
for the worth of him whom she deplores; there
fore, 7r
I. Resolved That we have heard with deep re-
greet of the death of Professor Socrates Maupin.
long Professor of Chemistry in the University
of Virginia in whom the University and the
Country have lost an eminent man OF science
and most valuable citizen dE@
RESOLVED, That we tender to the Faculty of the
University, and the family of the lamented Pro-
fessor, our he artfelt sympathies in this bereave-
ment. Al
RESOLVED, That copies of these resolutions be
sent to the Cha irman of the Faculty and to the
be published in the leading newspapers of Vir-
gina.
The Association then adjourned.
E. 9. CABELL, President.
JNo. r. THOMPSON, Secretary.