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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-08-31

ABOUT MI1K.-There were !, 700 sam
pies of milk inspected in Boston last
year, of which 6l0 were more or less
adulterated. The whole number of
complaints made for the year were 2O6:
The number of gallons daily supplied
the city of Boston for the year ending
on the LIST of April, 1871, was 2s,3le
daily cost to consumers, S1,9zI. "a
yearly cost to consumers, S2,Ss3, OBJ %.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-08-31

UGLY. The Lucknow Times tells o
story of an elephant which lately drowned
o man because he leaped down in front
of him while he was making his additions
in a river in India. Being provoked
by this impairment interruption of his
toilet, the gigantic brute seized the man
and held him under water till he was
drowned.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-08-31

A charcoal man and his wife, who be-
longed to the Commune, escaped the
vigilance OF the police by the happy
device of thorough washing. The dis
suise was too perfect unluekily, for they
have been looking for each ever since.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-08-31

voltaire, having paid some high COM
pliments to the celebrated Halter was
told that Halter, was not in the habit OF
speaking so favorable of him. "Ah,
said Voltaire, with an air of philosophic
indulgence, 81 dare say we are both OF
us very much mistaken"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-08-31

SUCH LEAp.-A Wisconsin editor,
while riding on the platform of a car
recently, lost his hat. A train-boy at
his side suggested, jokingly, that he had
better jump off and get it. Without a
moments thought, he acted upon the
suggestion, and the passengers were sud
denly treated to display of acrobatic
performances wholly new to them and
to him. Fortunately he was not seri-
ously injured, but has learned to look
and to think before he leaps.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-08-31

The Democratic Convention at Hunt
ingdon, Penn, instructed their delegates
10 the National Convention to vote for
Gen. Hancock for President.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-08-31
Life and Time.
Life is so cheap and yet so dear

Life is so cheap and yet so dear
We prize it, but We scorn it too,
And plod our round from year to year
With little or to hope or do;
Each day brings fretful cares and coil,
And sorrows come and Joys depart,
And we grow old with weary toll,
Or else from listlessnCss Of heart
What matters which? what matters how
Time hCcdcth not our iitflll moods,
But stamps its signet on our brow
In city life or soitudos;
And we grow old yet scarcely feel
The inccssant whirling of the wheel,
Nor heed the traces that declare
We are not now what once we were
The world has worn us to its ways;
edo this, it says, and we obey;
There is no freedom in our praise
And little courage left to pray.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-08-31

At moments with sudden pain
We gasp and cry for youth again,
And wonder where tho JOY has gone,
Which we were wont to feed upon;
When Love with Life walked hand in hand,
When twas a boundlcss bliss to dare
The mighty peaks that guard the land
Where wisdom dwcls scrcncly fair
Dear Heaven! how strong and rich we wore,-
For joy breeds strength, and hope gives power
And knowledge is the young mans dover,
And youthful dreams are fair domains,
And happy thoughts are golden gains.
The dreams are gone, the rapture past,
Each year moves calmly like the last,
The sea that foamcd with doaf'ning roar
Crccps laggard-like along the Shore
We tread the footsteps of our srcs
With petty aims and mean desires,
And idly act our little part
Like puppets fashioned for show :
Teach us, q Lord how great Thou art,
That We our greatness, too, may know.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-08-31

The Louisiana Sugar Borl Of recent
date contains a communication from n
planter at Irish Bend, Parish of st. Mary,
who during the last eight months has
had twenty-six Cinnamon at work for
him on his sugar plantation he infinite
ly and for every reason prefers them to
negroes. In November and December
last they planted forty arpents Of cane
for him, and although at first they were
awkward workmen yet in wonderfully
short time they improved so greatly as
to be better even than his old hands,
who, with three exceptions, became dis
gllsted and ran away at the end of the
year. AS ploughmea the Chinese are
admirable, and take good care of their
beasts, never beating or abusing them.
They are intelligent and honest every
one of them can read and write in his
own language and so, when payday
comes, if any of them becomes indebted
more than his wages amount to he mere
ly sends up his book to have it posted,
and all is right. This planter pays them
S13 for twcnty-six days work, retaining
So until the end of the contract their
rations, fifteen pounds of pork and fifty
pounds of rice for thirty days. The Ia
borers are orderly, cheerful, and cleanly
all of the twenty-five in two houses,
twenty feet wide by forty long, and al
their cooking and eating is done in an
adjoining house. If the experience OF
other planters shall be similar to that o.
this correspondent the Negroes occupa-
ton in the South will soon be gone.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-08-31

WOMEN IN CALIFoRNA.-The Labor
Exchange of San Francisco has been
compelled, by erroneous reports circu-
lated in the East, to make a statement
of its powers and intentions, from which
we quote these sentences: California
wants 1000 girls to do general house
work-girls who will work in country
towns Thousands of Cinnamon are
doing the work of women in hotels and
private houses, simply because white
help cannot be procured. The women
and girls who apply to the Labor Elk
change for work refuse to accept situa-
tons in the interior of the country.
The romantic notions about marriages
will not hold water. Occasionally bach
elors are captured, but these instances
are becoming rare. California is not a
wilderness. In some of the mining
camps men predominant, but to quote
an apropos expression, while there
are as good fish in the sea as ever swan,
they don't bite as well as they used to. )"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-08-31

Is there any difference between htn
stealing and cock Robin?
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-11-23
THE WEEKLY JOURNAL.

THE WEEKLY JOURNAL.
Will contain faithful resume of the News of
the Week from all parts OF the world full and
accurate reports OF the Richmond and Baltimore
Markets; well digested Editorials upon all the
current matters of interest, Political Financial,
Commercial, Agricultural and general topics;
selections from the leading journals of this
ny, local and State news, &c. This paper will
maintain the principles of The National Repub-
hcan Party, and strenuously advocate all mea-
sures to advance the public good. Believing
POPULAR EDUCATION to be the great want
of our State and Country, we shall give large
space to its advocacy. We shall devote large
portion of our columns to the subjects of Agri-
cultural, horticultural and Mining interests, CIV
ing interesting articles these subjects from able
contributors
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SAVE THE LANDS FOR THE ACTUAL
SETTLER.

We are glad to see that the people are
again realizing the rapidly diminishing area
of the public domain, and the need OF
greater care in its disposal. The amount of
arabic lands, now belonging to the govern
ment, or open to occupation by settlers,
under the control of the States, are much
less than is generally imagined. 1t must be
remembered that scarcely more than one
half of the lands west of the Mississippi
are of high agricultural value. Immense
mountain chains, sandy wastes, and vast
marshes, break the contnuity,,of the fertile
plains, valleys and table-lands fit for culti-
walton. -
e The extensive land grants to railroads
have enormously reduced the amount of
lands within the last five years. Without
questioning the propriety of these grants as
the only available means of securing great
public benefits to the country, we are
now clear, that the time has come to call
halt, and to bring the government up to
that policy lnaugurated before the war, of
saving all its lands for actual settlers. To
this policy, we believe the Republican party
stands pledged, by the spirit of its princi-
Piles and pledges.
We consider the land question one of inn
menss moment TO the masses of the people.
Its consideration ought not to be postponed
longer. Both the States and The general
government should speedily adopt such meas
ares as to prerem the accumulation Of past
landed estates, lald encourage eray man to
become a land ooner. The right Of eray
man 10 home on the soil, is as clear and
indefeasibie as his right lire.
This right cannot be generally enjoyed,
If wealthy corporations or individuals are
permitted to purchase the public lands,
without limit. While these are open to
settlement, they furnish safety valve to
the crowded competition of the old States,
enabling labor to escape when it becomes
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-11-23

too severe, and keeping the price of hand
everywhere, within reasonable limits. Let
them all be sold and there is no protection
to the landless laborer against the reactions
of the employer. The workingnen Of the
country should rise as one man, and unite
with patriots and philanthropists Of all
parties, to demand that the public lands be
saved.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-11-23
PRIZES


In addition to the inducements offered by the
above liberal Club rates. we will present to the
person sending us THE LARGEST LIST OF
SUBSCRIBERS before the first of June, 1872,
A CELEBRATED WHEELER & WILSON
NEW IMPROVED
NOISELESS FAMILY SEWING-MACHINE
which can be seen at the WHEELER & WILSON
AGENCY OF MRssRs. RAILWAY 8 HILL, No. 1901
MAIN STREET, RICHMOND.
5 ALSO,
number of OTHER VALUABLE PRIZES,
consisting of
THE CELEBRATED DIXIE PLOW (2-HoRsH,)
manufactured by MIR. p. H. STARKE, RICHMOND.
VALUABLE BOOKS, FRUIT TREES, sc. &C.,
to be awarded March 18th, 1872.
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And Registered Bonds of the same Act
to sos, inclusive, of $50 each.

The amount outstanding (emLraced in the num-
bers as above) is one hundred million $500, 000,-
000) dollars. 10
Coupon Bonds of the Act of February 90, 1862
were issued in four distinct series. Bonds Of the
first series embracing those described above) do
not bear the series designation npon them while
those of the second, third and fourth series are
distinctly marked on the face of the bonds.
United States securities forwarded for redemp-
ton should be addressed to the LOAN DIVI
SION,' Secretary's office.
J. F. HARTLEY,
Acting Secretary.
SO 2-Slawl0t &weow5t
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PROFESSIONAL.

r II. SHIELDS,
l.. u4ATE OF CHANDLER, morton & SHIELDS
ATTORNEY
Marshall Hall, Corner Tenth and Bank Streets,
b RICHMOND, VA. F
Practices in the United States Courts
Particular attention given to cases arising uf-
der the United States Revenue Laws and Bank
ruptcy.
Attorneys outside of the city can have their
Bankrupt cases here attended to promptly, and
carefully looked after, by corresponding with me,
thereby saving them the expense of visiting the
city. - &C oats
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DIED.

EOn the ed instant, in the flftyseventh year of
her age, Mrs. VIRGINIA ]. BUTLER, wife of
William L. Butler.
On wednesday, November 22d, WILLIAM J..
Johnston, eldest son of the late Captain
James M Johnston, in the forty-seventh year of
his age.
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MARRIED

On the 2lst of November, by the Rev. Edgar
Woods, JOSEPH N. WILLIS, of Richmond
city, and L. ALICE SNEED, of Marion, Smyth
county. -
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JSo. W, JEHKINs mo r. PopHAx
JENKINS L. POPHAM,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
JNo. R. PoPHAx

| M AL LA W.
oFFICE-NO. MARSHALL BUILDING
Con. TEsrB AND BANK STREET, RIcHaosp. Va.
VIII practice in the Courts of the State and the
United State, and before the Court of Claims and
Departments at Washington. Special attention
given to cases arising under the Revenue and
bankruptcy laws of the United States
NH l5d&wtf
Congress having recently passed a bill provid-
ing Tor the appointmen of n COMMISSION for
tne examination and adjustment of the claims of
LOYAL CITIZENS of the South, for stores or
supplies taken or furnished during the rebellion
Tor the use of the army, including the use and
loss OF vessels and boats while employed In the
military service of the United States, and there
being many claims of this description which
should nave prompt attention, we respectfully
oner our service in the prosecution of the same
before the Commission, on the most liberal terms
according TO the amount involved and the char
acter of the claim. For full particulars address
t4 JENKINS & POPHAM,
Attorneys ut Law, Richmond, Va
We refer By permission to Jno. b. Davis, Pres
ident Planters National Bank and Richmond
Banking and Insurance Company, Richmond;
Davenport Co., Stock Brokers and General
Agents, do; Lancaster Co., Bankers, do; Hon
H. *. Ellyson, ex-Mayor, do; O. X. Bingham
President First National Bank, Lynchburg; Hon.
J. +. Lewis, U. S. Senator, Washington D. O.;
Hon. Jas II. Plat, do; Hon. Charles II. Porter
do; Hon. w H. il. Stowell, do. ~ 1900 8 +
- sRl-d&w Il.
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III III. BROOKE
ATTORNEY AT Law.

Practices in the Courts of Caroline, Essex, King
and Queen, and the United States Courts at
Richmond Office at Milford Depot, Caroline
county, Virginia.
In all business requiring counsel. and In all
professional business, Messrs. CHANDLER &
MORTON, of Richmond, Va, will be associated
with him. -t
Address Central Point, or Milford Depot Caro-
line county, virginia. ja 2-tf
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PRINTERS WAREHOUSE.
PRINTERS WAREHOUSE.
rI,HE LARGEST TYPE FOUNDRY .a
AND MORE ExTRssIyB
PRINTERS FURNISHING WAREHOUSE
South of Philadelphia, is the establishment of
H. L. PELOUZE co,
RIcHxoxp, Va


The Richmond Dispatch says: t...si...t,, .
'RIcHMoED TYPE FouEDRY-The new dress In
which the Dispatch has appeared for some weeks
was furnished by Messrs. H. L. PELouzR & Co.,
proprietors OF the Richmond Type Foundry
We have been using their type for eight or ten
years, and have found them equal in durability
and style OF finish to the best foundries in this
country and England. Their prices are uniform
with all the other foundries.u
The Richmond Wing says: @
THE RICHMOND TYPE FouspRY-We have been
guilty of an inadvertence in falling to mention
that the beautiful suit of type in which the Wig
now appears was manufactured for us at the
Richmond Type Foundry. This is the third out
MT we have obtained from that establishments
one before and two since the war--and we are
prepared to bear emphatic testimony to the fidel-
ity with which the proprietors (Messrs H. L.
Pelouze h CO.. execute their contracts, to the
beauty and durability of their work, and to the
fairness of their prices. e
The Richmond Enquirer says:
The handsome typographical appearance of
this paper has been noticed and complmented by
the press all over the country. We take pleasure in
stating that our outfit WIS procured from the
Richmond Type Foundry, Messrs. H. L. Pelouze
Co.. proprietors. lie 15-deod&w6m
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-11-23

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, !
SEPTEMBER l, 1915
Congress approved July IA, 1870, entitled "An
act TO authorize the refnnding of the national
debt" hereby give notice that the principal and
accrued interest of the bonds herein below desig-
mated, known hI8
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FTvE-TwENTY BONDS,

will be paid at the Treasury of the United States
in the city of Washington, on or after the first
day of December next, and that the interest on
said bonds will cease on that day. That is to
Of February rs. 1852, dated May l, 1862, number
ed as follows:
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HOTELS, &c.

COLUMBIA HOTEL,
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA.
This FIRST-CLASS AND ENTIRELY NEW
ESTABLISHMENT, located in the business cen
tire of the city, affords the very best accommoda-
tons to the travelling public and permanent
guests. The rooms are large, airy and superbly
furnished. GAS, BELLS and WATER through
out, Ladies' and Gentlemens' Baths (hot and
cold, telegraph Office in the rotunda, spacious
BILLIARD-ROOM,
supplied with Phelan & Collender's best tables
With every modern improvement of first-class
hotel the
"COLUMBIA'
is, In all respects, of the FIRST HOUSES SouTu
The proprietor having had an experience of
nearly quarter of a century in the manage
ment of the Charleston Hotel, is a sufficient
guarantee that the COLUMBIA" will be found
rs represented.
VIM GORMAN, Proprietor.
N. B.-Our omnibuses attend the arrival and
departure Of every train. oc 20-2awlmd
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-11-23
LIST OF PREMIUMS.

We announce to-day A PREMIUM LIST FOR
1872, which offers TO the friends of the STATE
JOURNAL an opportunity to serve themselves and
aid to extend the circulation of
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-11-23

L,0R RENT-Two large DWELLINGS, "a
IL with modern conveniences-one with car E;;a
iarge-house and stable attached, near the corner
of Leigh and Adams streets * pply 10
oc sl-imeed GRUBB & WILLIAMS.
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FINANCIAL.

oTICE.i ok
REDEMPTION OF FIvE-TwENTY BONDS
OF 1852
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A FIRST-CLAsS NEWSPAPER.

The JOURNAL is now favorably known all over
the State and it will he much easier to raise
clubs for it now, than heretofore.
AS A FAMILY 4 AGRICULTURAL PAPER.
the WEEKLY STATE JouRsRL will be found espe-
cially valuable No pains will be spared 10 keep 1t
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INSURANCE.

INSURANCE.! INSURANCE. INSURANCE.
PETERSBURG SAVINGS AND INSURANCE
COMPANY, e
OF fErERsBuno, vIRsrsIA.
DARCY PAUL.......... President.
a.. sAMLB. PAUI".......". Secretary.
ASSfilS ofER... .....................S 40O, 900
FIREMENs FUND INSURANCE COMPANY
.a- OF sax FRANCISCO, CAL. 1900.
Capital gold -... .............. :. $500, geo
surplus
Total Assets tgold). .. sTss, soT
FORTY. THOUSAND DOLLARS in virginia
Registered and United States Bonds deposited
with the Treasurer Of Virginia for security of
Virginia policy holders
Nsto York Board Of Rsfsrence-Dayid Bows, Geo.
Opdyke, A. A. Low, H. b. Clafin, W. #. Cole
man, John Winslow, James Lees.
FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE
LOWEST CURRENT RATES.
The undersigned, representatives of the above
nrst-ciass liberal and prompt paying companies,
respectfully solicit the patronage Of those desI-
- THOS. M.sALFRIEND &.SON,
Life, Fire and Marine Insurance Agents,
Sc 2s--d,sw&wsm Office No. so2 Main st.
GPECIAL NOTICE.
TO ALL PERSONS WISHING FIRE INsrJ-
KAaMGt,cTHE RICHMOND BANKING AND
INSURANCE COMPANY offer inducements un-
surpassed by any safe company, to insure against
loss by fire of all kinds of property
They ask Of their friends and the public to give
them call before insuring elsewhere "a
Consult your own interest and insure with us
T. B. STARKE, General Agent.
J.. 3. DAyIs President.
JoHs +. Q. PoTTs, Secretary. oc 25--d&wly
DOYAL FIRE INSURANCE
co"fANf' 500 i
OF LIVERPOOL AND LONDON. 4
CAPITAL, slo,OoooOO, Coin. oi
Deposited with Treasurer Of yirginia, $500
in United States bonds haif a
Shareholders personally liable for the oblga-
tons of the company
Being appointed agents of the above staunch
old company. we solicit the patronage Of the
public upon its unquestionable security, prompt
and liberal settlement of all claims, and heavy
income. t Et .~E5
Merchandise, buildings, and personal property
insured on the most liberal terms
Losses paid as soon as adjusted without dis
count. 90
JOHN H. CLAIBORNE & co.,
no I'm Agents, No. HOS Main street.
DACIFlC INSURANCE COMPANY
80 OF SAN FRANCISCO.
Captai, ltfolul.... ........Sl coo, 600
Deposited with Treasurer of Virginia, & -
u. 5. bonds) Observation-Disclosures. 80. goo
Deposited with Comptroller of New
Stockholders individually liable under State
law. adding $2O,0Oo,0oo additional security to the
Company. A
This fayorite Company insures all kinds of pro-
perry and merchandise against loss or damage by
fire and the perils Of the sea, the most fayora
BILE terms. $50 al
The Company makes PROMPT payment of
Chicago losses, and reinstates its capital to ONE
MILLION DOLLARS IN GOLD.
r88 JOHN II. CLAIBORNE & CO.,
oc 23-1w aa Al Agents, HOS Main street
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FURNITURE.

FURNITURE. %
Nov MANUFACTURING ~
y ;, s,r.A AsR snuoHlvIreh
Beautiful sets of Walnut Parlor, Chamber and
Dining Room FURNITURE. 1 also keep on hand
An assortment Of the cheapest
CHAIRS, TABLES, BRBsrgADs fA
BUREAUS, WAsHsrANps .raf .ti
e.s.l tss LooKIsG-GLAssRs, MATrRAssRs,
HOLSTERS and Pillows
LOUNGES, SOFAS, Cribs,
CRADLES, TRUsDLB BRpsTg Aps
Az toaoer than can be bought eLse,ohere.
Goods carefully packed for shipping
ARTHUR ROONEY.
Observation-Disclosures and Franklin streets
oc le-1m n r = :,
{ rar-A
We have now on hand large and superior
CHAMBER, PARLOR AND DINING-RooM
NITURE,
made by the most experienced workmen ,sof sea-
soned materials.
We invite all in need of flrst-ciass
FURNITURE AND MATTRESSES
to examine our stock before buying. We cannot
be undersold in the State. ~ I.1
HARDWOOD & RITTER,
Sc S-3m Governor street, Richmond, Va
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1871-05-30
POISONOUS MEpIclNEs.

The theory that the virus of disease can be cafe.
" eOunteTActeh 10y dOSss of poison, il false aud
dangerous Within the last twenty. five yeHTs mot
IesS than score of ViruIeat poisous have been
added to the repository of the medical profession
They are given in shRll dOses, vice they would
destroy lie Immediately but even in mnui. qua
tm'cs' they produce, ultimately, very disastrous
Effects. itisunwise and hPhiI0sophiCNI 10 employ,
Hs remedies, po GeTful and fabulous druRs which
IN suhjugating one diSCHse the sds Of
stIII more uHmanAgsable. None of these teTribIs
indictments OpeFates with . much directness a nd
certainty upon the caus's of diseHs Hostctters
stomach bt:eTs, tonic and corrective ,rithouf a
Single dtLrtstOuS IN IFS position Arsenic
ana quinia are given for inteTmttents; bromide Of
potassium Tor nervous disOTdeFs strychuine md
prussic acid Tor general deSiliIy; mercury, in
various forms for liver complaint; brepa OF
chIor"io'm ard opium for RecpIrssnCs s: and vet
these deadly drugs do not compare. specfrs Tor
the l@eHsesAb0ve cnumer ated. with that W
vegetable iuvigoTant and acTntiVe, while thew are
all so pcrniciOus that IL INV pI.vscinn
should take the responsibility of prescribing them
et lnVn lids for their own sIkcs, try the BitteTs
hriEre they resort {" the POs. The reiiet they
viii experience from q cOurSe Of the harmless
specific will render the unsafe prepa-
May /, 1871.