required by the Homeopathic practice? The obstinacy and blindness of the pretended "regular" physicians are truly wonderful; they all have it in their power to shorten the sufferings of their patients by treating them Homeopathically, and yet, there is not one of them who would only condescend to look into Hahnemann's Materia Medica, much less to call upon those who have studied it, and who would be glad to inform their dissenting brother practitioners of the treatment to be pursued in particular cases, and to gradually initiate them in the principles of our art. There seems to be a gulf between the Homeopathic and Allopathic practitioners, which can never be filled; there can be no intellectual fellowship between those two classes of men, and nothing is left to the Homeopathic physicians except to appeal to the common sense of the public, and the brilliant results of their practice.

An Infallible Catholicon.

The Eclectic Medical Review gives the following, from a young lady who was fashionably educated at boarding schools, and indulged in idleness at home, so that there was neither strength nor elasticity in her frame: I used to be so feeble that I could not even lift a broom, and the least physical exertion would make me ill for a week. Looking one day at the Irish girls, and noticing their healthy, robust appearance, I determined to make a new trial, and see if I could not bring the roses to my cheeks, and rid myself of the dreadful lassitude that oppressed me. One sweeping day I went bravely to work, cleaning thoroughly the parlors, three chambers, the front stairs and hall, after which I lay down and rested until noon, when I arose and ate a heartier meal than for many a day. Since that time I have occupied some portion of every day in active domestic labor, and not only are all my friends congratulating

me upon my improved appearance, but in my whole beingmind, body, and spirit-do I experience a wondrous vigor, to which I have hitherto been a stranger. Young ladies, try my catholicon."

How to Live One Hundred Years.

Ralph Farnham, the veteran of Bunker Hill, says: "Though I am in my 105th year, I am not past all usefulness; I split my own kindling wood, and build my own fires. I am the first one up in the morning, and the first one in bed at night. I never sleep or lie down in the day time, but rise at five, and retire at seven, and this I continue summer and winter. I have always been temperate, and for over thirty years past I have not tasted a drop of spirituous liquors, or even cider. I was never sick in my life, so as to require the attendance of a physician. About twenty-five years ago I broke my thigh by falling on the ice, and had a surgeon to set it, but this is the only time a doctor ever attended me. I live on plain farmers' diet, drink tea and coffee, and eat a very light supper, never eating meat after dinner. I have no doubt it is owing to these abstemious and regular habits, and the avoidance of medicine at all little ailments, that my life has been so prolonged. I voted for Gen. Washington for President, and have voted at every Presidential election since."

A Word to Mothers.

Fanny Fern has contributed the following excellent medi cal instruction to mothers, on the subject of air and exercise: "Consider it your religious duty to take out-door exercise without fail, each day. Sweeping and trotting round the house will not take its place: the exhilaration of open air and change of scene are absolutely necessary. Oh, I know all about 'Lucy's

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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."

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 tho rough 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