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Medical.
ONE MILLION OF LIVES SAVED

1t Is one Of the remarkable facts OF this remar'
kable age, not merely that so many persons are
the victims Of dyspepsia or indigestion, but Ia
willing victims. Now, We would not be under
favor, or feels dIspOsed 10 rink Il among the lux
urcs Of life. Far nom IT, Those who have ex-
petirnted Ia iOrments would scout such an Idea
All dread Il. and would gladly dispense with itS
unpleasant famllArities. Marx Taplcy, who was
Jolly under all the trying circumstance III which
he was placed, never had an attack Of dyspepsia,
or his i6llity would have speedily iOrsaken him,
Men and women sometimes suffer It's fortunes IN
CumpaniEgly, but whoever heard OF person
who enjoyed thrml
or all the muitiiarlOGs diseases 10 which the
human System Is liable, there is perhaps no one
20 generally prevalent rs dyspepsia, There are
diseases more acute and painful, and which more
frequently prove fatal; bat none, the effects Of
which are 50 depressing TO the mind and so pOal
lively distressing TO the body. II there 10 4
wretched being In the world 1t is
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but It Is not our intention To dlsCant OH the
horrors Of dyspepsia, To describe them truth.
fully Is simply an mpossibllIty, but tits possible
pcpsiR IL perhaps the most universal Of human
diseases, This Is GmphAtically the case In the
United States. Whether this general prevalence
Is due Tn the character Of the food the method OF
Its preparation, or the hAsty manner In which It
Is usually swallowed, is not our province TO eE.
TO deal In THIS:
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DYSPEPSIA PREVAILS


almost universally,
Nearly every other person yOn meet Is victim,
An apparently willing one; tor were this not the
case, why 50 many sufferers, when certain,
speedy and safe remedy Ia within the reach Of
all who desire to avail themselves Of IT. But
the majority will not. Blinded by prejudice, or
they refuse to accept the relief prolGred them.
They turn n deaf Tar to the testimony OF the
thousands whose suiierings have been allGylated,
and with strange infatulti0n, appear to cling
with desperate determination to their ruthless
tormentOr. But says dyspeptic: What Is this
remedy to which we reply: This great Allcyia.
tor Of human suffering Is almost as widely known
as the English language, II has Allayed the ago.
mics Of thousands, and Ia to-day carrying comfort
and encouragement to thousands OF Others. This
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MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
New York Money and stock Market,

NEW YORK, July 20
GoLp-Dull. The bull clIques hnd 1t dIGlCult
to maintain prices. Opened at liz; sold up to
ii0N; closed at lax. From l to per cent was
paid for use, and at one time per cent for carry
Ing. Clcarances $3O,OOO,OOO. Exports to-day
100000.
MoSBY-Abundant at 913 per cent.
misunderstanding Exchange bankers bills,
11OA.
GovERNMENrs-steady and without decided
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TAKE PARTICULAR NOTICE.


DR.. j, addresses all those who have Injured
themselves bHimprOper indulgence and solitary
habits, which ruin both body and mind, un1ttlng
thom Tor either business, study, society or mar
These are some Of tho sad and melancholy eli.
iectB produced by early hahits Of youth, viz
WCakless OF tho back and Limbs, Palms In tho
Head, Dimness OF Sight, Loss Of Muscular Pow
Or, PAlpltation Of the Heart, Dyspepsia, Nervous
lrritablity, Derangement Of the Digestive FunC.
tiOn, &c.
MENTALLY--ThO fearful effects on tue mind
are much 70 DO dreaded. Loss Of Memory, Con
fusion OF Ideas Depression Of Spirits, Evil Fore.
holdings, AyerslOn To Society, Self DlstFuBt, Love
OF Solitude, Tlmldity, &c, arc some Of the evils
produced.
Thousands Of persons Of all ages can now
Judge what Ia tho cause Of their declining health
losing their ylgor, becoming weak, pale, nervous
and emaCAted, having singular appearance
about the eyes, Cough, and symptoms OF Con
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ORGANIC WEAKNESS

Immediately cured and full yigor restored.
This distressing affection, which renders life
miserable and marriage impossible, is tho penalty
paid by the victims Of Improper ildulgcnces.
nom mot being aware Of the dreadful COnse
quenc0s that may enSue. Now, who that undor.
stands tho subject will pretend to deny that the
power Of prOCEcAtlOl Is lost sooner by those fall
Ing Into Improper habits than by the prudent
offspring, the most serious and destructive symp.
toms Of both body and mind arise. Tho system
becomes deralged, tho Physical and Mental
functions Weakened, Loss Of Provocative Power,
Nervous lrrltability Dyspepsia, ,PalpllatIon OF
the Heart, Indigestion, Constitutional Debility,
and Wasting Of tho Frame, Cough, COnsumDtlO1'
Decay and Death,
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homber Of tho Royal College OF Surgeons, Lon.
don, Graduate Of one of the most eminent col.
leges In the United States, and tho greater part
o. whose life has been spent In the hospitals OF
effected some OF the most astonishing cures thai
were ever known. Many troubled with rlnglng
In the head and ears when asleep, great nervous.
ness, being alarmed at sudden sounds, bRshlul.
ness, with frequent bluBhlng, attended some.
Times with arrangement Of mind, were cured
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.n1v1DEN D.-THE CITIZENS
l. Fire Marine and Life Insurance Company
Of Wheeling, West Virginia, have this day de.
clared stock dividend Of ten per cent upon the
capital stock Of said Company, which will bC
credited to the stockholders respectively.
jyA W. W. SHRlVBR, ScC'y.
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FLOuR-Qulet and unchanged.
GRAIN-Whcat, demand light but holders irm;
No. l Milwaukee 81 IL; No. . do 81 II. Oats
scarce aud firm, No. 2, i2C. Corn, scarce and
firm, No. = mixed 1850 Rye dull aud prices
have declined, No. g. Csc. Barley frm, No. !, zoe.
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Tickets to all principal points In the East and
West can be procured at.the Union Ticket ONCE,
In NJ Lure House, and at the Station At Bridge
+. X. MYERS,
Jed General Passenger and Ticket Agent.
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DIssOLUTION.-THE FIRM OF
- Brues 4 Sanders il this day dissolved by
mutual consent, ], W. sanders retiring, All
and settle Immediately The hooks 6f the late
nrm are in the hands Of Henry Brues for settle
ment. Either member Of the late arm i1Author
I1cd 10 use Tho old firm name In settlement NJ
Iuly accounts. HENRY BRUES.
John ". SANDERS
WHEELING, Jny Ii, 1911
The business Of the late firm will be continued
street. Jy9i
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VITAL PRINCIPLE OF THE MANDRAKE
ROOT.

Now we desire tho reader TO distinctly under
stand that this extract OF tho MandrakOis many
times more powerful than the Mandrake ITSELF
II Ia tho medicinal virtues of this ealth.RIying
plnat In perfectly pure and highly concentrated
form. Hence II Ia that two or the PolOphyllln
Pills constitute full dose, while anywhere six
To eight or handful OF other preparations Of the
Mandrake are required. The Podophyllin
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perfect substitute for mercury, without any Of
mCrcury's evil qualities.
These wonderful Pills, which are intended TO
act upon the Liver, are mainly composed Of Pc.
dOphylin, or the
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DIR, HooFLAND's GERMAN BITTRRs.

Would you know more Of tho merits OF this
wonderful medicine than can be learned from the
experience Of others Try yourself, and when
given by the proprietor, then abandon faith in II.
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nooFLAND's poDopnYLLIN Pill,

HoOFLANDS PODoPHYLLTN PILL,
a perfect substitute for mercury, without any oil
These wonderful pills, which are intended to
act upon the Liver, are mainly composed Of Pc.
dOphylin, or the
VITAL PRINCIPLE OF THE MANDRAKE
ROOT.
Now we desire tho reader TO distinctly under.
stand that this extract Of tho Mandrake Ia many
times more powerful than the Mandrake ITSELF
II Ia tho medicinal virtues OF this hGalth.giVing
pnat in a perfectly pure and highly concentrated
form. Hence II 10 that two OF the PolOphyln
Pills constitute a full dose, while anywhere six
to eight or handful Of other preparations Of the
Mandrake are required. The Podophyllin
ACTS DIRECTLY ON THE LIVER.
stimulating lts functions and Causlngit to make
It's hillary seCretlons in regular and proper Quan.
titles. The Injurious results which invariably
follow the use Of mercury Ia entirely avoided by
their Use. But II Ia not upon the Liver only that
their powers are eXerted. The extract Of Man.
drake contained In them ls sklllfully combined
with four other extracts, ono OF which acts upon
the stomach, one upon the upper bowels, one
upon the lower bowels, and one prevents any
gripping effect, thus producing q pill that in1n.
enCes tho entire dgestlV and allmentary system,
In an equal and harmonious manner, and Its &C.
LlOu NIlllTGly HhubeHt NUIullluH UT
Ing pains common to all other purgatlves.
Possessing these much desirable qualities, the
POdOlophyllin becomes Invaluable asa
FAMILY MEDICINE.
No household should DO without them. They
are perfectly safe require Int two for an ordlna.
ry dose arc prompt and efficient In action. and
when used In connection with Dr.. Hoohands
German Blttcrs, or Tonic, may be regarded az
certain specifics In all cases Of Liver Complaint,
Dyspepsia, or any Of the disorders TO which the
system IL ordinarily subject The
PoDoPHYLLIN PILLS
act upon the stomach and bowels, carrying Of
improper distinctions, while tho Bitters or Tonic
purify the blood, strengthen and invlgorate the
frame, give tone and appetite TO the stomach, and
thus build up the invalid anew.
DR.. Hoonand, having provided Internal rene.
dies for diseases. has given the world one mainly
for external application, in the wonderful pre-
paratlon known AZ
On. nooFLAND's GREEK OIL.
This OIL is a sovereign temeu; for pains and
RhenInatIsm, Neuralgia, Toothache ChilblalnS
Spralns, Burns, Pain In the Back and Loins,
Rlngworms, &c, &c, all yield TO its external aP'
plication, Thcnlmber Of cures effected by II IL
astonishing, and thcya arc Increasing every DAY.
Taken internally II ls a cure for Heart.burnst
Kidney Diseases, Sick Headaches, Collie, Dyson
terry, Cholera Morbus, Cramps, Palms In the
Stomach, Colds, Asthma, &c.
The Greek on Z composed entirely Of healing
gums and essential oils, Tho principal ingredi'
cnt Ia an oily substance procured In the southern
TART OF Greece It's effects as destroyer Of pain
are truly magical. Thousands have been benefit
ed by lA use, and trial by those who are skep
teal will thoroughly convince them Of ita Incsti
These remedies will he ann, bv cyDre.s % an
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Married Persons, or Young Men coniemnlotiny
marriage, being aware Of Physical WeakneSs
Organic Debility, Defomitics, speedily cured
He who places himself under the cnFr Of Dr, j
may rengiOusly conhde In his honor ~ gentle
atntun f"S
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CHlpAuO, July 10,
FLOUR Extra snperilnc spring unsettled, ir.
regular and lower, a. 0Si9h 90.
GRAtN-Wheat, No. 2sprlng quiet at 81 l4k6D
ilX cash; 81 O9H6Dt ID Arsi half month; 81 o.
al 05H, seller all the YEAR this afternoon steady
A a O9Si 10; seller frat half tho month; nomi.
naily Al I4H Jnly. Corn, No. mixed less active
and easier al 40 NC Jul; 49Hdb49Ec August;
dSBd46c seller Afst half Of the month this after.
noon steady at aSH6biS%c august; Asc Septe m.
her. Oats, fair demand but at lower rates and
NC lower; No. Z, 401A0Ac cash; 33kc August;
S3Yc September. Rye, No. 2 active a. 6H9
5sBc. Barley, No. spring. fair demand a. 7UO
71Sc cash; 7667OHc September.
Administrations AZ &c.
PROVISIONS and weak Mess pork si3 IS
OLA no.
baltimore Market
BALTIMORE, JulV ~.
FLOUR Improved demand hut prices are I'M
changed ..-.., H.
WnENT-OhioA and Indiana 81 3O1i 81. Corn
demand Arm and market lrm mixed western
6sltI0c Oats quiet and weak old western b9c,
PROyisioSs-M pork steady o. Sl6 % ba
con shoulders 7Hc do sides &c; do clear rib gNc;
hams i6y6i7c. lard ii0iiHc,
WHaKY-Strong at 9I&096c.
Louisville Market.
LOUISVILLE, July %.
TOBACCO Sales ais hhdS Lngs 6h87c; low
to medium Leaf 7Nai9Nc
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INJECTION NOTICE.

b 'N0'i0N NoIl0N'
The undersigned having been appointed by the
Governor, under authority Of the Act TO take
tho sense Of the people upon the call Of Conyen
tIon, aud for organizing the same, passed Zebra
AIRY %, It'll Commissioners TO superin!end the
notice that polls will bc opened at the usual
places Of voting In aAld county on the 9Th day Of
August, 1871, for the purpose Of taking the sense
Of theyotcrs Of tAId county on the queRtion OF
calling Convention to alter the Constitution Of
this State. A, j. PANNELL,
JOHN b. WILSON,
JOHN BISHOP,
Iy9i Commissioners
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-06-22
WHY Will We Die!

Death, or what is worse, is the inevi-
table result of continued suspension of
the menstrual flow. 1t is u condition
which should not be tritled with. I'm
mediate relief is the only safeguard
against constitutional ruin. In all cases
of suppression, suspension Or other IL
regularity of the courses" DR.. j. Brad
fields Female Regulator is the only sure
remedy. 1t acts by giving tone to the
nervous centres, improving the blood and
determining directly to tho organs of
menstruation. 1t is n Legitimate pre-
scription, and the most intelligent Doc
tors use it. Prepared by j. II. Brad
field, druggist, Atlanta, Ga, $50 per
bottle, and sold by respectable drug
gists everywhere.
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The Simplest and Best,

Every family is, Or should be, the pos
SCISSOR of the best and cheapest sewing
machine. We have seen many-of diff
ferent manufacturers, but the Weed
Machines are as good, if not far supe-
rior to any that has ever been introduced
i'll this country.
1t executes the most perfect and beau
tiful stitching with any thread Cotton,
linen or Silk-soft or glazed, upon any
material, gauze, silk, muslin, linen, wool
en- or leather.
If You want one of the Weed Machines
step in at Bogart & Mayes' drug store,
and examine for yourselves. DR.. Mayes
understands all about any machiue, and
can safely instruct you how to work the
Weed, which is the family favorite, and
is unequaled for universal sewing.
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The Sweetwater Debating Society.

According to previous arrangements,
the members of the Sweetwater Debating
Society met on NJ mday evening, the 10Th
inst, in the academy, for the purpose of
recognizing. G. b. Woodward was call
ed to the Chair and J. W. Robertson ap-
pointed Secretary, pro TEN.
The Society then proceeded to elect
officers, with the following result: G. b.
Woodward, President j. W. Robertson,
Secretary; N. |. Mayes, Treasurer.
The Constitution, bylaws, &c., of the
old Society we're adopted. 1t was agreed
that the Society should meet every Tues
day evening, in the Academy at seven
o'clock, for the purpose of engaging in de-
bate. All who wish to attend these meet
ings are invited to do so.
Young men, and old ones, too, who wish
to engage in these discussions are invited
to come forward and join our Society.
Our object is the Improvement Of the
mind, and to this end all our labors shall
tend,
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NEW THIS WEEK.
DIR. Q. S. PROPHITT'S
Celebrated Liver Medicine.

A CTS with gentleness and tbOrOughness upon
II the Liver and General observation-disclosures
the Bowels in natural motion and cleanses the
System from all impurities. BS5" Never fails
to cure Liver Disease in any form TOrpidity,
Enlargement, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Loss OF
Appetite, Nausea, Sour Stomach, Heart Burn,
Debility, Low Spirits, Cold Feet and hands,
COstiyeness, Listlessness, Collie, Chronic Diar-
rhea Chronic Chills and Fever.
iLF Compounded in strict accordance with
skilllul chemistry aud scientific pharmacy,
this purely Vegetable Compound has, after the
seyerest tsst OF twenty years i%ncessan: use, been
styled the Great Restorative and IeeuperanI
by the enlightened testimony of thousands using
III SO tremendously adjusted that it keeps the
Liver in healthful action AID when the direc-
tons are ObSesyed, the process OF waste and re-
plenishulent in the human system continues UNI
lnterruptedly to a ripe old age, and man, like
the patriarchs Of old, drops into the grave full
ef years, without Il struggle, whenever Death
claims his prerogatiyc, ADAPTED to the most del
icate temperament and robust constitution. 1t
Oan he given with equal safety and certainty oil
success to the young child, invalid lady or strong
man. je22 ly
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-06-22

No interest in this community is par
amount to that of our Public Schools.
In these every child is or ought to be
trained and educated SO as to be able to
intelligently discharge the duties of citi-
zenship. We welcome with pleasure
every ally in this work, and we know of
none more efficient in this State or in
the West and South, than the JOURNAL
OF EDUCATION.
The last number contains two elabo-
rate and beautiful cuts of school build
ings,-A Model Review Exercise in
Arithmetic Solutions to the Prize Pro-
blems.-Full Programme of the National
Teachers Association, and Correspon-
dence from Thirteen Different States in
Addition to its able Editorials. Address,
J.. b. MERWIN.
Editor and Publisher,
10 Chestnut Street, st. Louis, Mo.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-06-22
Closing Exercises.

On Thursday last Prot. Crawford clos
ed his school at this place by a public ex-
animation Of the students under his in
struction.
We were not present but a short time
during the day, consequently cannot give
a full report Of the examination.
At night the hall was crowded by the
patrons Of the school and others to wit
ness and listen to the original compositions
read by the young ladies and speeches
made by the boys and young men. We
fear that five were to express our opin-
ion as to who read the best composition
aud made the best speech, would not meet
the appreciation of the students or the
peoples consequently we leave the matter
to those who like to c%riticise such pro-
~eeedings.
The examination throughout proved
that Prof. Crawford was a man we'll quail
fed to impart that information necessary
to the ediication Of those placed under
his charge. lie has decided to remain and
teach another session, and it is hoped that
our citizens will continue their patronage
and use their influence with their friends
to send their children hero to be educat-
ed.
The building needs some repairs, and
as We learn will be turned over by the
stockholders to Prof. G., would sug-
gest to the young ladies and gentlemen of
Sweetwater to get up an entertainment
for the benefit Of the Institute before the
commencement of the next session.
The people will be notified Of the time
when the school will open. Let all do
their best to sustain and build up the
school, and give Prof. Crawford a larger
patronage the next session than he has
had heretofore.
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Trial of the "Sprague" and Excel
SiOr" Mowers.

The contestants selected the judges for the
trial, as follows.
McCorklc & Co.-D. II. Meek.
llOugh 4 Church-B. +. Kctchum.
Ry the Committed. NJ. Luttrcll.
REPORT OF The COMMITTEE.
The committee OIL the moving contest between
the Sprague and Excelsior Mowers, beg leave to
report rs follows
LIST. Which is the cheapest machine? The
committee believe the Sprague is.
I'd. The most simple in construction Taking
the machine as Il whole, We believe the Spraguc
has the preference.
Sd. Which is the most durable Your COM
mittee, without the test of use, cannot say.
4tl. Which requires the most power! Your
committee is of the opinion that the Excelsior
docs.
9th. Which has the least sidc-draft? Your
committee is of the opinion that it d depends upon
the length of cutter bar and condition Of grass
being cut.
9th. Which docs the most work in the least
time No test.
eth. Which does the best work Your COM
mittee are of the opinion that both machines do
excellent work.
.Sth. Which is the most portable when in Ope-
ration or otherwise Your committee think the
SpragGe is.
9th. The arrangement for throwing in and
out of gear Your committee are of opinion
that both are well arranged.
10th. The accessibility of parts for convent
cnce of oiling, Tightening nuts, &c.! Your COM
mittee give the Sprague the preference.
llth. Convenience and safety of driver
Your committee have no preference.
18th, Adaptation to uneven surface and cut
ting at different heights a Your committee is
of the opinion that the Sprague is the easiest ad-
justed.
Respectfully submitted,
The committee were governed in the above
conclusion by a special agreement between the
contestants.
RECAPITCLATION.
Sprague-6 points of excellence.
Undetermincl-6 points.
Al OF HOUGH & CHURCH.
The two Sprague Mowers which Mcssrs.
Church Il Hough had at the moving contest
were so greatly admired by the farmers present
and their eSccllcncies so thoroughly appreciated
that both machines were eagerly sought for and
were sold before leaving the ground.
HUUGH & CHURCH.
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We are glad to see that this new candi-
date for public favor bears upon the
youthful face of its sixth number evidence
of prosperity. The Patriot is published
in Jonesborough, Washington county, a
hOt-bed Of Radicalism. 1t is edited with
much ability, its mechanical execution is
unsurpassed, and we trust it will receive
that support from the Democrats of its Sec
tiOn to which its merits ~ontitle it, to the
end that it may become a power as OPP
posed to the pernicous teachings of its
Kadi,al ncighbors, the Union Flag and
Herald and Tribune. IL
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-06-22
The State of MatrImOny Located.

Bob, where's the State ofmatrimony 2
1T is of the United States. 1t is bound
ed by hugging and kissing on one side
and cradles and babies ON the other.
It's chief products are population, broom
sticks and staying out late O. nights. 1t
was discovered by Adam and Eve while
trying to find n northwest passage out
of Paradise. The climate is sultry till
you pass the tropics of housekeeping,
when squally weather commonly sets III
with such power as to keep all hands as
cool as cueumbers. For the principal
roads leading TO this interesting State,
consult the first pair Of blue eyes you
run against
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-06-22
Origin of Diamonds.

Until recently, diamonds have been looked
on as derived from the indigenous and meta
morphic rocks, like garnets, rubies, and other
precious stones. An examination of the South
African diamond fields, however, makes it pro-
hable that the stones come from certain strait
ned beds containing reptilian remains, numer-
ouS plants and fossil wood. II is we'll known that
III the stems of the bamboo small c~hrystals of
quartz are sometimes found. Prof. Morris puts
the query whether diamonds may not also be at
tributed to vegetable growth.