Richmond Palladium (Weekly), Volume 38, Number 43, 29 December 1868 — Page 2

RICHMOND. IND., DEC. 29. 1868. sTOP.mr paper t These thtce little words, stem sharp and crisp on the wintry air, and to a young journalist, it seems like the death knell .of pU hepr. and SU especially crushing to U1 pride and yttioons. to Lie

furawnxtrc?i:jCUU5ce ol-Bom thir 4 ty odd -,. r, -Step my payer!' liss been iterated and ie itcrsttd until 'its edge: -has been Wonted its razor like harpnesa has become dull, and worn down until it looks more like the back of an old meat axe, or the tig end of a battered wedge, and it now falls 'with a doll, tbnpgisli sound on our ears.' It is'nt half as' acute as it was to our feel- j inpp. t1' n ti c first beard these terrible ojdi iu m1! More than thirty-years ago,-we j ccclJfct publishing; a remark by a reteran editor of that time, on this subject; and he philosophized on it in, this wise: "Age accustoms us to everything. . : An old veteran newspaper publisher cares no more for a fidgety,- quar relsome, -'would bo-ofllsh subscriber, than a Mind horse oe3 tvbont a counterfeit note on ; the bank of OwlCreelc. An editor has nothing more to do than to ; satisfy himself tbr.t te 1s right (in his opinions, screw up courage to express them and express them well and every ; "stop my paper"' case he meets with, he will hare a dor en compliments paid , to his bonest3 and talents In new subscriptions." .That editor understood human nature to perfection, and his philosophy was sound and truthful. ' We are led to indite this article, and bring up ,this jteminesence, from the' fact , that these words nave been used quite frequently to "us within the past ': few months," and the ru'e of "loss and gain'' has been' in a state of "progression a little more loss than gain as yet; but the prospect is at least hopeful and very flattciing that the gain will be a ' little ahead. We do not allude to this in a complaining spir it; for we rlways regard ' the relation ol "patron" to a newspaper in a business like sense under no obligation to take it any longer than it suits him. ' When, however, a patron so far departs from the business line, and thrusts on us his opinion of our course in conducting our humble snd unpretending journal, as one of them did in the following note, we feci called nron to accompany it with onr private opinion, publicly expressed. , ""', , , Dec.. 1868. Ben. W. Davis, Sir: You will please atop my paper. 1 believe I hare paid for it tap to the 41st iCo., ccordiDjj to the receipt ia mj possession. I approve of you general course political!?, and the strictly moral course of your paper. I only object to your continued and persistant attacks on our representative in congress, Hon. Ceorpe W. Julian. Regarding him, as I do, aa a pure and upright statesman, and as a representative-aian of the great Republican party, t cannot and will not give my money to support a paper that abuses tim as your has done. Had you pursued a different course . towards him in your columns praised him as was his due, instead" of heaping on him unmerited censure, I have not the shadow of a doubt that he would nse bis influence to helpyou in return, to political preferment the postoffice of your city. But enough. You will please erase my Dame Irom your list. Yours, Ac. ." We omit the name of our late subscriber, having complied with his request. . It .is unnecessaiy for us to say we have not regarded our distinguished M. C. in the same light that our late re pectcd subscriber does the reverse has been and still is our estimate of the "pure," "upright statesman," etc.. etc What we desire to say now, iu reply to Mr. 's suggestion in our behalf, of the good will of this . "representativeman" is briefly this: We once had an opportunity to get into the position Mr. speaks of, provided we had advocated A! J s rotten "policy,", but we ie jected it with scorn and contempt. In regard to Mr. 's "upright statesman's" "influence,' for the same place, we have this and only this to say: if we wanted tli e P. O. ever so . much, . and rTm lil rrrt- If -.n 1 i.- Kit 4X to obtain it for us in the way pointed out, and he was tertain to do that, we'd toss the proffer back to him, and bless ' him with a "Meroz" blessing, that would "make his head swim!" - That's all; so adieu, Mr. m , and we trust you may enjoy prosperity and happiness for many years, notwithstanding you have ceased being a subscriber to the Palladium. . . - ,,. We heartily approve of every feature of the following petition to Congress prepared by the National Manufacturer's Association, and now being extensively circulated among the people: 1. Pass the "Civil Service Bill" or the lion. T. A. Jenckes, ..' j ....... 2. Complete and pass the Tax bill,! reducing taxation wherever possible. 3. Reduce expenses in . all departments, and decrease the proportion, of costly officers in Army and Navy. 4. Put all Indian affairs in charge of of the War Department, to save cost and stop fraud.' ' ' " . , ; . 5- Let lands acquired by treaty from the Indians be sold at public land offices, and not in large tracts to speculators. i 6. Grant no subsidies to moneys or bonds to railroi ls. """" "" """" 7. Stop large and useless : appropria t ions for Custom Houses and Hospitals' 8. Adopt such ' measures as in your wisdom yon deem'best to turn the balance of trade in our favor,' that our coin may be left at home as a ' means of re suming specie payments. We wish our readers all a happy and prosperous voyage throubgout the year J869. on which we are jost entering.

Mass Temperance Co. Convention.

Pursuant to notice, the Convention assembled, and Organized by the appointment of Sylvester Johnson, Pres't, and J.Tlpliss and II. C. Jones, Secretaries. The following; Constitution was adopted: " 1. Resolved, That as the use of intoxiicating liquors has become the greatest obstacle to the progress of humanity, the stability of civil government and the moral advancement, of . mankind," this alliance "pledges" itself to do nil in its power to suppress this terrible' power. 2. Resolved, That- scripture, science and individual experience alike, prove that total abstinence from all intoxicating liquors is the only true temperance; and therefore, it becomes the interest and 'duty of every person to sustain that principle. ' ""' . - ,; J ; , ' 3. Resolved, That the licensing of the traffic in alcoholic liquors is morally wrong, as well as ruinous to the best interests of civil society, and wherever granted, has proved a failure either to ; extirpate, or even to diminish the evils of intemperance; tfeat prohibition is the only safe legislation which can be prc; tically enforced; and we, therefore, respectfully but earnestly urge on the general assembly soon to convene, the enactment of a' stringent prohibitory law. 4. Resolved, That we utterly condemn the insidious attempts to introduce alcoholic drinks under the varions names of patent medicines, and denounce the authors thereof as more responsible than the liquor seller, who boldly publishes his name by a sign of "Liquor for sale" over his door. ; ' , " ; 5 Resolved, That the habitual dese cartion of the Sabbath by the illicit sale of intoxicating liquors, and the conse h queat disturbance of the public peace on a day consecrated by a divine authority, and the custom of the land, to sacred rest, is in violation of the dearest rights and best hopes of American citizens and we will therefore labor for the enactment and enforcement of those laws by, which the Sabbath shall be preserved by our childien, in the same purity with which it was enjoyed by our fathers. , "-'"" ' ' . '. . -.' Resolved, That we recognize the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth, by its constitution and covenant a living protest against intemperance, and that the use of alcoholic liquor is incompatible with true piety and godliness; we therefore believe that its members and ministers are true to their sacred obligations o-nly, aS they do , their utmost to exterminate this evil. 7. Resolved, That while we regard the cbristain church and ministry as e-i pecially called upon to lead in the great Temperance reform, we cordially welcome to our.broad platform, and heartily recognize as co-laborers, all, of whatever organization ' or name,- who are faithfully laboring to secure total absti nence from all that intoxicates, ;and the legal suppression of the liquor traffic. 8. Resolved, That as the future inter- . ests of the Temperance reform must shortly devolve upon the rising generation, we earnestly urge that children and youth's total abstinence societies be organized, independently or in connection with Sunday schools, or other associa tions, throughout our county, and that teachers be urged to inculcate the principle ol Temperance among their pupils. 9. Resolved, That scientific investi gation . and experience having demon- j , strated that all fermented wine contains alcohol, differing from whisky, gin or j brandy, only in degreee, we raise a ; warning voice against the manufacture j and use of all domestic and native wines as again taking the first step to social and fashionable wine drinking and tippling; and that like all wines of commerce, it ia a "mocker and deceiver." 10. Whereas, the liquor dealers of our county have declared the traffic in in . toxicating drinks to be a legitimate part of American Cooamerce, and deny the right to prohibit or rt strict the same; and through their leagues and Congress have repeatedly avowed their purpose to vote for no man in favor of total abstinence; and have constantly used their political power for the continuance of their trade, and have in past received the countenance of political parties in support of the position thus assumed; therefore ,v Resolved, That, in behalf of the pub lie peace and welfare, we accept the issue, and will meet them at the polls in resistance to these iniqitous demands. , 14. Resolved, That Temperance having its political as well as moral aspects and duties, demands the persistent use of the ballot for its promotion ; and this Convention urges the friends of the cause to refuse to vote for any candidate who denies the application of the first powers of civil government, to the sup- . pression of the traffic; and exhorts the friends of Temperance by every practical method, in their several localities, to secure righteous political action, for the advancement of the cause. , . :j VI. Resolved. That as uniformity of action and concentrated effort is of vital importance to the thorough success of . our cause, we most earnestly urge the formation of township or school district Temperance societies throughout the county, as auxiliaries to the county alliance. ! .-':-'':' " . ' An Executive Committee of twenty-one fur the county was appointed, consisting of: Sylvester Johnson, H. B. Kupe, Centreville; Dr. S. 8. Boyd. Wm.B. Reed. Dublin; Wm. II. Moore, Milion; John Waltz, Oambridge; " Jonathan Baldwin, Washington: Hiram Hougb, Newport: H.W. Thomas,

Middleboro': Jacob Fender, Abington; J. P. Burgees, Elkhorn: tsaac Kinley, Howell Urave, R Tobey, N. E. Wade, Thomas Birdsall, M. J. Shinn, J. I. Apnbroad, Wm. Baxter, Ellis Nordyke, C. W. Miller, Richmond. ;w si .. , Isaac Kinley, introduced a preamble .and resolution, declaring that all capital being the result of labor that society was supported by laboring men and women, and that the traffic in ardent spirits enlarged the number of non- producers to be supported and thus increase the burden of tbi laborer, and inviting the co-operation of the lobcring millions to the work of temperance reform, promising ia return 'to unite with them in sncb reforms as tend to'elevate the character of the liiborerjind to give honor and dignity to labor itself. Tl.is a as adopted, ani tlie Govention adjourned. " -' f JSr It is estimated that after the payment of the Junuar3- interest, amounting to 29,000 000; the Government' will have ia the treasury 650,000,0u0 in gold on its own account, and $'23,000,000, in certificates. "

JEW The Masonic Fraternity have donated to the Soldiers' Home, at Knightstown, a thousand dollar library, in addi lion, the Home is to receive about 500 worth of valuable public documents, do- j nated by Congress. Senator Morton j and Representative Coburn succeeded by zeal .-and energy in g'etting a special act through Congress, including the Indiana Home in the same "family" as the National Homes nt Dayton, and other places. Miss Kxowi.es of Mt Vernon, Indiana a school mistresj, aged twenty -six, has recovered $3,000 damages of Mr S. S. Dryden, of Kokomo, a widower, for breach of promise. As - Mr, . I. offered the prosecutrix $2,00l to settle the case without a trial the Kokomo Tribune thiuks the damages too high. A German in New Albany, Indiaua, lias what he calls a "dumpling clock" in his window On the top is a fat and jolly looking Teuton, who holds his fork in his hand. By n ingenious contrivance the fork, at the end of each minute, dipsjnto a di9h of dumplings, and carries one of them to the mouth of the Teuton, who swallows it with a choking gurgle and a queer motion of his glass eves. - - jSew Statu ' IIousb. One of the measures which should engage the attention of the Legislature this winter, is an appropriation for building a new Stftte House. The present one does not look well, even irk a picture, and will by no means bear close inspection. It is unsafe, unsound, and unfit for the Capital of as prosperous a Stnte as Indiana. Hendticks County Uuion., , A bill has been introduced into the senate to provide for the better administration of justice in the territories, which authorizes the appointment, by the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Curt, of three, persons, who shall constitute a commission for the settlement of such claims as may arise in the States lately insurrected now rep: resented in congress, coming within the meaning and intent of the second and third sections or the act of July 4th, 1864. Eulogies upon the late Tenddetis Stevens Lave been pronounced in both branches of Congress, in the Senate by Messrs. Buckal-ew, Sumner, Morrill of ; Veneout, and others. II. V. CjLiSTox, who robbed Hon. ! William Fargo of $200,000 in bonds in j January last, and is suspected of robbing the American Kxpres in August, has been arrested in Aspiurall and brought j to Buffalo. j It is estimated thfrt during- the last' Jive years the railroad capital of the Un- ' ited States has" been increased over j $20j,00jt)00 by she clique trickery of! new issues and stock dividends to rep- j icseKKhe identic.il property which ex- ! istcd before the watering process" ' took place. Iowa has 1,630 mile? V.r railroad, which cost S75,500?000. In 1854 she had only 800 miles of .railroad, which cost 826,000,000. Iowa has 481,niilee more railroad than Missouri, 1,120 miles more than Minnesota, 480 miles more than Wisconsin, and 42) miles more than Michigan. A Telegram has reached London announcing I he arrival off Donegal, Ireland of one of the missing boats from the lost steamer Hibernia. ThU boat contained the second officer of ti?e Hibern ia and two other persons. Twentj'-eight embarked, but twenty live were drowned by capsizing of the boat. For sometime the project of building another bridge over the Ohio river, between New Albany and Portland, has been agitated, and a very decided feeling in favor of the project has been de veloped. It is proposed that this bridge have three tracks one 'for foot passengers, one for wagons, and one for a street railroad. -' We are glad to learn that this project is about assuming definite shape and substantial form. A survey has been made and estimates completed in view of the enterprise being organized, and it is ascertained that sncb a bridge as is contemplated can be 'built for five hundred thousand dollars. . We are informed that gentlemen in this city and Louisville stand ready to subscribe the greater part of the sum. 'The stock, there is no doubt, would pay large and. constantly increasing dividends. Xew Albany Commercial.

Gen. Gbakt's Poucr. The .ques tion' of a wholesale displacement of Johnson's officials who hoid'eommission by and with the advice and consent of the Republican ''Senate, on the 4th jot March next, by the'incoming administration, has been the subject of deep consideration by the triends of Gen. Grant for a long time past. The sabject having lately been alluded to in conversation with "the President Tolct, he cniphatical ty decfaTred his opposition, in so many words, to the old Jackson doctrine that to the .victors belcnfr the spoils. In

other words, he i3 opposed to turning men out ol olliee merely for opinion's sake. The purpose of," his administration will be the faithful pre'ormance of the duties ol his great office; to sec that the laws are carried out ; that honesty and economy prevail in the public service, and that all the offices are filled by capable and efficient men. This is understood to mean that if an officer in the public sevice has shown a peculiar fit ness for his position and evidence of his ability to preform its functions in the highest degree of excellence and with honesty of purpose, no matter what bis political opinion may be, it would be iinproper to disfda.ce that officer with one who could at least perforin the duties no better. While it is probable that Gen. Grant will seek in the Republican party men to fill the verious offices, it is certain that he will look more closely to the lilnes3 of the candi date than to his political services to any party ; and that the claims of no man on the latter ground merely will be considered. Gen. Grant has also said in conversation, recently, that he is in fa. vor of the general features of Mr Jenck. es's Civil hcrvice bill William Pe nn.'s Treaty with the ' . Indians. This indenture witnesseth, that we. Packenah. Jarckhan, Sikals, , Part Quesott, Jervis Essepenauk, Felktroy, Hekelappao, Econus, Machloha, Metthconga, Wissa Powey, Indian Kings. Sachemakers, right owe ers of all lands, from Quingus, called Dutch creek, unto Upland, called Chester creek, all along by the west side of Delaware river, andt so between the said creeks backwards as far as a man can ride in two days with a horse, for and in consideration of the following goods to us in hand paid, and secured to be paid by William Penn Proprietary and Governor of the Provce of Pennsylvania and. territories thereof, viz:20 guns, 20 fathoms matchcoat, 20 fathoms strong water, 20 blankets, 20 kettles, 20 pounds powder, 100 knives, 40 pairs stocking, 1 barrel beer, 20 pounds of red lead, 100 fathoms wampum, 30 glass bottles, 30 pewter spoens, 105 awl blades, 300 tobacco thogs, 20 6teels, 300 flints, 30 pairs scissors, 30 combs, 60 looking glasses, 200 needles, 1 skipple of salt, 30 pounds of sugar, 5 gallons of, molasses, 20 tobacco boxes, 100 jewsharps, 20 hoes; 30 gimlets, 30 screw boxes, 100 strings of beads, do herby acknowledge, & c. Given under our hands, &c, at Newcastle, 2d day of the eight month, 1685. The above is a true copy taken from the original, by Kphraim Mooton, formerly a clerk in the Land Office. A wealthy company has purchased the New Albany Ax Works, and will put it into operation again immediately. These works are the most extensive in the West, having the capacity to turn out eight hundred axes a day, and furn i.sh employment for ov:r one hundred men and boys. Near Chautauqua Lake, is a barn from one side of the roof of which water flows to the Ohio river asul the Mississippi, and the other side to the rn-er St. Lawrence and the Atlantic Ocean. The Legislature of this State meets at Indianapolis on the first Thursday af ter the first Monday in January, which for thecomming session is the 7th prox. MARRIED, Jo Tuesday evening, Dec. 15th1863, at the parsonage of the Ceuiral M. E. Churchy by Rev. C. W. Miller, Mr. Charles W.Burkhardt and Miss Mary C. Wolfer; ail of this city. We are rejoced that cur young friend has concluded to "do well," by forsaking single-blessednesSf and himself and his fair'lielp-meet'have our bestaDd most fervent wishes for their prosperity and happiness in this sacred relation, and an abnndance of temporal and spiritual blessings. On Thursday evening, Dee. 24, lSflS, at ihe residence of the bride's par ents, by Rev. R. Tobey Mr. Elivard J. Prescott, to Miss Mary E. Donms' both of thi3 city Our young friends remambered us amid their hap. py Christmas-Union-festivities, and, like sensible people as they are went to house-keeping immediately, having furnished their house in advance of the ceremony. If their worldly prospects can be enhanced, and their bliss made more sure and perfect, by our good wishes, they have them in gospel fullness 'heaped up, pressed down, and running over. DIED, At Pleasant Hill, Missouri, on the 10th Inst,, after a brief illness ot ten days, Violinda Fleming, wife of Mr. James Fleir.ing, decased, (many years ago a resident of this vicinity,) aged about 8 ) years. . " " She was a Chrrstian mother in Israel and the blessing vouchsafed those who 'die in the Lord' is eminently hers. She leaves a large family of children and grand children to mourn her loss; but her pious example still lives and is a safe guide through the gloomy potals of the grave to the haven she has at last attained, not only to them but to all. At his farm, four milns east from Richmond, on Friday last, after a brief' illness, Joseph White, in the 69th year of his age. For sixty years he has resided in Wayne county, coming here when only nine years of age. He was a consistent member of tbe Society of Friends, and an honest and upright man in all the relations of life. His remains were buried at Earlham.

yNewYcarB, Birth-day and Bridal pres- ' ents, at A E. Crocker & Co. ! U ' RICHMOND MARKETS. 4 f'. Corrected weekly-by Thos.Xbstob s Co.

Wholesale. .... $8 50 4 25 45 . ! ...... 1 50 1 50 KetaiT $ 00 ' 4 50 ; : j 2 oo : 5(1 'JO -. S 85 " ;o . - 25 I 20 Flour, per bbl " per 100 lbs , Corn, per bushel......... Wheat, per bushel..:... Corn Meal, perct Oats, per bushel.... .... . Potatoes .... ., Huttor, pzr lb.... Kgia per doz..' dull Bacon, clear ides. . Hams urd.. ...... Cboeso V 50 'J5 13 1 15 REWARD. 7" ANTED. One or more of the old Sen inp Machines, made by J. P. Emswiler, prior to the year 1834: A LIBERAL PRICE 'WILL BE PAID Address, J. P. EMSWILER, Koiffhtstown, Ind., or J. C. Moon & Co., Indianapolis. 44-4w-fl.50 POCKET-BOOK FOUND, In this city, on Jfain street, between Pearl and Fifth str.-pts, a small Pocket Rook containing some money, te. The owner can hare it by applyiup to C. Winkler, at the I'ye House west end of Nations! Bridge, on deribiii'j U and contents, and paying 50 cii to him for this notice. In Bankruptcy. DISTRICT OF INDIANA, SS. AT Indianapolis, the 221 day of December. A.D. 1S6S, the undersigned herehv gire notice of their appointment as Assignees of IJe;jamin F. Deal, of Richmond, In the County of Wayne, and Sfate of Indiana, within said District, who lias been ailitidirpd a Rankrupt upon his owu petition, bv the district Court of said District. W. A. RRAOSrlAW, (43:3t.S2.2) J. W. BRADSH AW, Indianapolis, Iec. 2th, 1858. Assignees. ; - NOW READY. THE JANUARY .NUMBER LIPPiNCOTT's' MAGAZINE. A HOL.DAY NUMBER. " ' ' ' ' " COSTAINIKO ; ; I : ' i. The opening chapters of the BRILLIANT AXD ORIGINAL AMERICAN NOVEL, Written azpressly for this magazine, entitled BEYOND THE BREAKERS : A STOBT OF THK PRESENT DAY. " With a lull-pase Illustration. II. POEMS FOR A. GOLDEN WEDDING, r ,1. Fihst Gbsetino. Uy R.H. Stoddard. 2. Second Greeting. By Geo. II. Boker. 3. Soso. By Bayard Tay'or. - III. CHRISTMAS PANTOMIMES. By T. C. de Leon. ... IV. THE BLUE CABINET : a Ciristmas Stout." ' By Lucy Hamilton Hooper. V. THE OLD TEAR AND THE NEW. By F. W." Clarke, yi. 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PLAUT TALK To Invalids and the Public; - Dr. A.M. French, ormeily of Kw York City, Tspectfu!lj announces that he hat resum f ed practice, and will, for many years to come visit monthly nearly ail of the principal itiea . of the Union at stated periods for treatment of -all forms of chronic disease. . II arina; jost turned from Europe where he has for the past tks team ttecQ devoting his time exclusively to the treatment of patients in the principal hospitals in France, Kngland and Germany, he" can assure tba afflicted that in all chrooie di eases he can safely be relied nponj Among the chronic ailments which lie cures he would mention the following. t All diseases of the Liver, usually called Liver Complaint, all afFections of the Lungs, such as Consumption.oughs.Bronchitis, Loss of Voice, Sore Throat, Asthma, etc., etc ; Dyspepsia, or Sourness of the Stomach aRer meals, Spitting up of Food, Belching of Wind. Constipation of the Bowels, Sick Headache, "Neuralgia in every form, all affections of the Kidneys and Bladder, Rheumatism, Dropsies Palpitation of the Heart,. Epilepsy or Fiis, Scrofula, all diseases of the Blood, Eruptions, Salt Rheum, Genei : Debility, Nervousness, and all discasea peculiar to the Female system. - , - Having, as above stated, made all the above : and their kindred complaints a long lite study, and having seen, personally examined and treated successfully hundreds of cases afflicted with each variety of these diseases, Dr. French feels confident that in offering his services to the afflicted world in this way, he is simply acting in the line of duty . lie baa no desire to be anything less than strictly honorable with all ! who may seek his aid, and will therefore still ; adhere to the rule he adopted in earlv life. neTer to flat ter the sick and inspire hopes of record err, unless the cae admits of no doubt in that respect. Many cases being inccrablk, and aa be does not wish to pat any of this class to expens, be has devised a way in which his opinion may be obtained free of charge. The particulars in regard to this will be given under tha , head of "Waste of Time." All persons who may think of consulting Dr. French, . should read this whole column before calling on him personally, or making up their minds what is best for them to do. The sick are so often disappointed in their search for means of relief so often flittered by tbe dishonest and inspired 'with hopes that were never realized that it is not a matter of wonder that they have in many instances grown sick at heart and yielded to' despair. Dr. French will deal honorably with all, believing that always to be the best policy.' His fees.for treatment will be reasonable, and not be required from any patient until a cur ia effected, and his charge for - medicines will bs only what they cost him. Hia appointments

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are as ioiiows: ' NEW YORK" CITY, tha first day of each month. ' ..: r... - PHILADELPHIA, ?ENN, tha second day. of each month. . . . , BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, the third day of each month. , . - ,. , ; WASHINGTON, D. C, the fourth day o each month. 1 PITTSBURGH,' PENNn the sixth dof -each month. CLEVELAND, OHIO, the seventh day of each month.. f . - ' ;' COLUM BUS OHIO, the eighth day of acW "" ?

month. . , ;',: I CINCINNATI, OHIO, the ninth day of each month. '.i , LOUISVILLE, KY., the eleventh day of each month. -. 5ST. LOUIS, MO, the thirteenth day of each month. - DUBUQUE, IOWA, the fifteenth day of each month. - . CHICAGO, ILL, the seventeenth day of lf each month. - i-'- ' " -- MILWAUKEE, WIS, the eighteenth day "' of each month. , . r .. -: ' DETROIT, MICHIGAN, the twentieth day ' of each month.. . ' ' '. -- 1 TORONTO, C. W, the twenty-third day of each month. -. ; ? : -,t BUFFALO, N. Y, on the twenty-aixtb day of each mjnth. " t - ' ' v 07"The nmes of tbe hotels at which Dr. French will stop while -visiting the foregoing cities have not been inserted because ha must necessarily change them from time . to lima. The omission is unimportant, however, as all patients are required to write him a letter beforo coining to see him and in his reply the name of

the Hotel will be given. See the article below ' beaded 'Waste of Time.'J ;; - Dr. F.'s object in making the foregoing visits ' is to afflrd all parsons a less expensive means ; -of tieatment than if they, were compelled to. travel many hundreds of miles for that purpose.

WASTE OF TIME. There are only about thhek-fifths of the ca , ses of chronic disease that admit of posirrrs 1 and radical CORE. One-half of the incurables can bo, under favorable circumstances, much benefitted, and the other half only palliated. I am willing to treat any case and do what I an for it, but it so happens that a very largo number of those patients whose complaints csnnot be wholly eradicated do not wish to under go treatment- Now as my time at each point I i visit is all needed in examining and treating tho curable cases it would be a waste of time for me to bestow my attention upon those whom I cannot cure.' To avoid this, and save the patient all unnecessary trouble and expense, all are required to write to me and await my answer before calling on me at any of tbe places I visit. Each person so doing must answer the following questions: What is your height, weight and age? How long have you been sick? Are you of temperate habits? What do physicians call your disease? Are your bowels usually costivo , '" or otherwise? Is your complaint hereditary that is, have any other members of your family ' so far back as you can ' trace, been afflicted in the same manner as you? Has emaciation (loss of flesh) been gradually going on since you lxca . e aware of your present complaint? Vti is the condition of your mind? - Are your thoughts and emotions generally of a dreary . nature or the contrary? Have you pains of any , ; kina? If so, give their location, character, and degree of intensity as nearly as you can and , the length of time you have had them. : A plain answer to tha foregoing questions will enable me to determine at once whether ' the case is a curable one. All letters may be addressed to CLEVE LAND, Q as I have an agent there who will forward letters regularly by express, wherever -I may be, so that they, will never be delayed , beyond a day or two on any occasion. . Vl . As soon as a letter comes to hand, I will take the case into consideration, and in my re . ply give my opinion of it and the name of ths Hotel at which I may be found in the city near ' est you which I visit, t ?;,! All correspondents must enclose a pout" paid envelope addressed to themselves. s " . ,',.".--.;.,i:K ,lu. Direct all letters as follows : DR. A. M. FRENCH, 8 Care Txck Box 390, Cleveland, O.

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