gown that is not finished,' and 'Tommy's jacket,' and even 'his' coat, his buttonless coat thrown in your lap, as if to add the last ounce to the camel's back; still I say-up-and out! Is it not more important that your children in their tender years should not be left motherless? and that they should not be born to that feeble constitution of body which will blight every early blessing? Let buttons and strings go; you will take hold of them with more vigor and patience when you do return, bright and refreshed, and if every stitch is not finished at just such a moment (and it is discouraging not to be able to systematize in your labor, even with your best efforts,) still remember that she who hath done what she could,' is entitled to no mean praise. Your husband is undoubtedly 'the best of men; though there are malicious people who might answer, That is not saying much for him! Still, he would never, to the end of time, dream what you were dying of: so accept my advice, and take the matter speedily in hand yourself."

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The Use of Calomel.

There are numerous and various reasons why we do not approve of the administration of calomel in any case. The best medicine that can be given for an inactive liver, is a thorough mechanical manipulation of the stomach and bowels, including the liver side, and the lower extremities, twice every day, in connection with a judicious use of food, air, exercise, and sleep. In some cases, the administration of mercury, as a medicine, may not leave any serious effects behind, because some constitutions are strong enough to repel both its disease and the scientific nostrums; but in every case where the system of the patient is prostrated by disease, and where it cannot master the mercurial preparations of science, we have observed a subjection of the patient's blood and bone (and brain some

times,) to the arbitrary action of the physical elements. This is slavery, with calomel for a master.

How to Keep the Teeth Clean.

In order to keep the luxury of a sweet breath, we advise, first, a cheerful and grateful disposition; second, regular meals, temperance in quantity, and a prompt digestion. On the subject of teeth cleaning, we quote the teachings of modern chemistry Microscopical examinations have been made of the matter deposited on the teeth and gums of more than forty individuals, selected from all classes of society, in every variety of bodily condition; and in nearly every case, animal and vegetable parasites, in great numbers, have been discovered. Of the animal parasites, there are three or four species, and of the vegetable, one or two. In fact, the only persons whose mouths were found to be completely free from them, cleansed their teeth four times daily, using soap once. One or two of these also passed a thread between the teeth, to cleanse them more effectually. In all cases, the number of the parasites are greater in proportion to the neglect of cleanliness. The effect of the application of various agents was also noticed. Tobacco smoke and juice did not impair their vitality in the least. The same was also true of the chlorine tooth-wash, of pulverized bark, of soda, ammonia, and various other popular detergents. The application of soap, however, appeared to destroy them instantly. We may hence infer that this is the best and most proper specific for cleansing the teeth. In all cases where it has been tried, it receives unqualified commendation. It may also be proper to add, that none but purest white soap, free from all discoloration, should be used.

Sweet Oil in Relation to Poison.

In the first of the Harmonial series of volumes, we urged the immediate use of sweet oil, to be followed by an emetic, in

cases where active and deadly poisons had been swallowed The prescription was treated as worthless by many so-called scientific physicians. Now, however, we learn by the Tribune that "M. Blandlet, of France, has called attention to a very curious toxicological fact, namely, that greasy matters have the power of diminishing considerably the solubility of arsenious. acid, either in pure water or in acid and alkaline liquids. Thus, in contact with grease, the poisonous properties of arsenious acid are much decreased, and, at the same time, it becomes more difficult to render its presence evident by chemical reactions. A very slight quantity of greasy matter, according to M. Blandlet's experiments, reduces the solubility of arsenious acid to one-fifteenth or one-twentieth of what it is when it is in a pure state.

"This explains why arsenic, taken in the form of powder, remains sometimes for a considerable interval in the body without producing injury; it explains also how it is that, in cases of poisoning by arsenic, this substance has not readily been detected in such portions of the body or the aliments which contain much grease. It seems to teach, also, that cream, for instance, is an excellent antidote for arsenious acid. Morgagni states, in his writings, that, in his time, the Indian boatmen used to astonish the bystanders by swallowing, without hurt, large pinches of arsenious acid, having taken the precaution beforehand of drinking a quantity of milk, or eating some greasy matter. As soon as the public retired, the boatmen got rid of the poison by vomiting."

Change of Clothing.

Do not be in haste to put off woolen garments in spring. Many a "bad cold" (who ever saw a good one ?) rheumatism, lumbago, and other aches and pains, are lurking in the first sunshiny days, ready to pounce upon the incautious victims who

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have laid aside their defensive armor of flannel. changes in the system are attended with more danger, but the body can accommodate itself to condition, provided it be assumed gradually. The use of flannel guards against sudden changes of temperature. In a warm day, when perspiration flows freely, if it be allowed to pass off rapidly, the quick evaporation carries with it much heat from the body, and a chill may be produced, followed by the derangement of some function: as "cold in the head," or unnatural discharge from the bowels. Flannel contains much air in its meshes, and is, therefore, a slow conductor of cold or heat. Evaporation proceeds from it more slowly than from cotton or linen, hence its excellence as a fabric for clothing Many persons wear it next to the skin the year round, and find it a shield against prevalent complaints in summer. No general rule can be given as to this; it must depend upon the constitution and employment of the individual. In all cases, however, flannel should not be laid aside until the weather is settled permanently warm.-Med. Journal.

An Unhealthy Occupation.

Nothing is more beneath the estate of either Man or Woman than sacrificing health because some money is to be gained by it. If your occupation is not agreeable to your happiness and bodily health, leave it at once and forever, just as you should flee from the presence of any o'er-mastering evil, and henceforth pursue some calling in which you will feel at home and healthy. Allowing the love of dollars to eclipse our manhood, and especially to do evil that a selfish good may accrue, is worthy the execration and the condemnation of every honest and philanthropic mind.

Impure Water.

Set a pitcher of water in a room, and in a few hours it will have absorbed nearly all the respired and perspired gases in the

room, the air of which will have become purer, but the water utterly filthy. The colder the water is, the greater its capacity to contain these gases. At ordinary temperatures, a pint of water will contain a pint of carbonic acid gas, and several pints of ammonia. The capacity is nearly doubled by reducing the temperature of the water to that of ice. Hence, water kept in

a room awhile, is always unfit to drink. For the same reason, the water in a pump-stock should all be pumped out in the morning before any is used. Impure water is more injurious to the health than impure air.-Ec. Med. Journal.

The Arsenic Eaters of Styria.

According to an article in the Pharmaceutical Journal, arsenic is commonly taken by the peasants in Styria, the Tyrol, and the Satzkammergut, principally by huntsmen and woodcutters, to improve their mind and prevent fatigue. The arsenic is taken pure, in some warm liquid, as coffee, fasting, beginning with a bit the size of a pin's head, and increasing to that of a pea. The complexion and general appearance are much improved, and the parties using it seldom look so old as they really are. The first dose is always followed by slight symptoms of poisoning, such as burning pain in the stomach, and sickness, but not very severe. Once begun, it can only be left off by very gradually diminishing the daily dose, as a sudden cessation causes sickness, burning pains in the stomach, and other symptoms of poisoning, very speedily followed by death As a rule, arsenic caters are very long lived, and are peculiarly exempt from infectious diseases, fevers, &c.; but unless they gradually give up the practice, invariably die suddenly at last. In some arsenic works near Salzburg, the only men who can stand the work any time are those who swallow daily doses of arsenic-the fumes, &c., soon killing the others.