,1 4 .. glad fantourg. DRIVING HOME THE OOWS. t of clover and blue-eyed grass le turned them into the river lane ; 1! after another he let them pass, Then fastened down the bars again. (er the willows and over the hill patiently followed their sober pace; merry whistle for once was still, or something shadowed the sunny face, v a boy I and his father had said c could never let his youngestgoi already were lying dead icier the feet of the trampled foe. niter the evening work was done,, d the froge were loud in the 'meadow swamp, his shoulder he slung hiegun, stealthfully followed the footpath damp,— 3s the clover and through the wheat, th resolute heart and purpose grim, igh cold was the dew on his hurrying feet, d the blind hat's flittingstartled himr T since then had the lanes been white, d the orchards sweet with apple bloom; now, when the cows came back at night, feeble father drove them home. news had come to the lonely farm mat three were lying where two had lain; the old man's tremulous palsied arm mid never lean on a son's again. • summer day grew cool and 'late, went for the cows when the work was done; down the la,ie.as he p opened ,the gale ) - saw them coming' one by dne: ie. Ebony,'Speckie, and - Bess, .king their horns in the evening dim ; ,ing the buttercups out of .the Mass— , who was it followed close behind ? 21y swung in the idle air c empty sleeve of army blue; • worn and pale from the crispy bair. )keel out a face that the father knew , outhern prisons will sometimes yawn, d yield their dead unto life again ; the day that comes with:a cloudy dawn golden glory at last may wane. great tears sprang to their meeting ayes, r the heart mast speak when thelips arc dumb; miler the silent evening skies . Ither they followed the cattle home. TIITION OF VETERINicitY MEDICINE. establishment of a tegular - system of .nary practice of medicine requiring ,o follow it for profit, not only to obtain. ,e license but stand a strict and impar xamination . for qualifieation before a of competent professors, would seem the only effeetual plan to rescue the diseased of the superior Clussei of do e animals from the torturing hand of mption and ignorance. This improve is the more demanded not only for the . humanity 5uid.u. , .. k....14,Au5t... regular veterinary .practitioner and reso the wanton sacrifice of an die of so mutts Wealth and 'personal corn trselves. our daily intercourse with men, how we meet with who do not claim to ataild horses and their diseases, yet o their condition or endurance by "ork or maltreatment, and thus perma cripple or kill the animal outright. or source of great mischief is the dif of Recipes - for compounds which 3 to cure all the ills to which horse flesh in most eases be,inuiriappli cable, inert rlutoly poisonous. ' 'On the other hand lot be denied that veterinary sciegce ;qtly improved within the past quarter tury, and many valuable publication§ .11 being added to our store.of knowl bu t wo need competentyractitioners to \own truths in force and Mitigate the tigs or save the lives a thousands.. of uf animals who are often left to die or ;d to the .effects of 'Seine unmeaning y. 'ripe away entirely this'opprobrium of ity and commonsense would infinitely .d to the credit of the,,present times; is consoling to be able to announce tempts are being,,made towards .tha,t, nit end, by 'considerate' and philan-' men of cultivation in various parts country. lent prescriptions and a false pride ; the Medical faculty are the obstacles deprive our diseased domestic animals benefits, and, I may add, comfort§ of lax medical and - surgical treatment. !i3 have always been doctored in every either by their Attendants, or by ,erly incapable of forming a diagnosis aso, who on the strength of having to perform the most simple an4_com 3rations and f'rotn the Want of 'Abler ts, have undertaken the 'arduous prescribing medicines, rider that the absurdities of former .e spectres and ghosts have vanished approach of modern light—that a education is universally .acknow to be absolutely necessary to:the - ac •of modern science. Precisely the physsological, anatomical and are requielptCfor the veterinarian, e human practitioner. The animal ;u its manifold relation is generally mentally the sarnp„ in: •man and governed by the same laws of na natural mechanics; the same ma ice. is to a certain extent. applica. ; but the greatestAkill is requisite udgment on the diseasei Of brutes, inability to describe their feel ,he consequent uncertainty of their Can there be a greater burlesque supposition of a man's ability to, Ihysic for a boron because: he how to groott oitAbcie ?If 'e not with good reason, eniplciy ,ker in taking 4neasure of our , of experience is futile from the prima facie, of uninformed men to • the principles of science and THE AMERICAN PRESBYTERIAN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 1868. their total want of opportunity to acquire a rational system of practice. Their whole stock of medical knowledge often consists in a number of recipes which are persever ingly used right or wrong • sometimes they cure by luck, but oftener kill by persistent medication. How often have we seen an animal punished by inordinate bleeding or his shoulder pegged or rowelled or blistered by getting himself strained in the back sin ews of coffin joint! How many pleuritic horses have been killed outright by power fully stimulating drenches which might have cured the colic had they been affected with it The pride of medical gentlemen will not suffer them to incur the fancied degradation of becoming horse and cow doctors ; hence the community lose every yearvast quanti ties of horses and cattle by accident or dis ease when were ther e acordial encourage ment I am, convinced there would be no want of able practitioners who would study - to battle successfully with epidemic disease of cattle, - come in what shape they may.— What possible shathe can be annexed to the practice of veterinary medicine, since it is an, act of humanity, of important public, service, and has engaged the attention of some of the most eminent men of ancient and modern times. The lack of able practitioners of veterinary medicine at this time demands the establish ment of a National College or Institution, where men of. knowledge Q.re suppli4 with means to invOstigate and pursue •the origin And treatment of, those diseases in cajtle which if not chocked in a few years must devastate - our whole country. The propriety of establishiing a National Veterinary Col lege for the increase of intelligent veterinary practitioners and the advancement of this science I think is apparent, and it could be made a self-sipporting institution.! Its of fects. on the 'country would be - -to promtatite truths and experience in the. management of . diseases and improved hygiene of cattle of albkinds. Its publications would diffuse invaluable doctrines- which would likely otherviise never be known. Such an insti tution is as much called for at this moment as an agricultural bureau or other less re munerative bureaus of our government.— Delaware Co. American. VAitrtigEnttitto, CLIMAX 7sor.'s.Custsx Satre, for ,Burns, Scalds, Scrofula, Salt Melina, Sores, Broken Breasts, Frost Bites, Chilblain's, Stints; Bruises, cuts, Swellings, die., whether upon man or beast,. is: the . most worideful article ever produced. Other s . good articles allerititer:- this cures. It allays inilamatlon , subdues pain, and heals without a scar. It is worth weight in gild to any family, and should alwaysLkeo_. hand. It is warranted to do whefr Moffat's Life Pills and Phomix Bitters. were first used in.private practice in 1825. They were introduced to the public in 1835, since which time their reputation has extended.. until they have a sale in excess of all other Cathartic and Purifying Medicines. There is hardly a family among civilized nations who have not personal evidence of their beneficial effects. 'Their great success is owing to their uniform reliability in cases of Constipation, Bilious and Stoutachic diseases, whether of long or short duration. They are entirely vegetable in their composition, and harmless to the gentlest infant. One Ingredient opens the pores of Nio. akin; another is diuretic; and stimulates proper action of the kidneys; .a third is emollient,. lessening phlegm and humor from the lungs; other properties are warming and cathartic, and cleanse the stomach and bowels from all Unhealthy secretions. Their combined effort is, to regulate the impaired functions of .the system, and to produce heath. it is not asserted Moffat's Pills are a cumall—that they will cure all complaints—brit under ordinary circa mstanceii they may be relied upon to cure Nervous mid Sick TEeitdache,,POstive•i nese, Dyspepsia, Indigeition, Jaundice. Liver and Bilious Complaints, Colds, Scurvy, General Weakness, fief They are expressly made for these _diseases, Millions upon 'millions cif Cara cited In no single instance hasuaomplaint ever come to our knoyled,ge, where they have not operated as recommenced. The printed' ircular around each box hilly explains the symptoms ariLiMiets of each disease, specifies treatment, furnishes evidence; ike. We briefly refer to Rev. David Elder, Franklin, N. C., who was cured of Dyspepsia C. R. Cross,"of Theoike, 111., cured of Liver Complaint. H. Hooley, of Springfield, Pa., had Scrofula,, and had to use crutches; WAS cured in three weeks. James H. Valens, of Adrian,Mich., cored of Bilious Beeler, Rev. Henry Graham, Plea byterian Chords, Gananagno, cal., of Fever and Ague. Rev. Ed. H. May, Twenty-first New York, of Itheaurasi l tism and Piles of 25 years standing. Rev. Samuel, Bowles, Editor of the Springfield (Mass.) Republican, was eared. of terrible Costiveness. Hon. Ed. Webber, of Rumney, N. 4., of Liver Complaint, etc., etc., etc. A box of Moffatt's Life PIM, with full circulars, &c., will be sent gratis to any Physician or Clergyman, on the receipt of two or three cent postage stamps. Moffat's Life Pills are 25 cents per box. Moffat's Piiceuix Nittere, El per bottle. They are sold. by all respectable dealers throught the continents and the I'''snds of the Ocean. WHITE & HOWLAND, Proprietors, Successors to Dr. JOHN MOFFAT. and Dr. Wn. B. Mom; Liberty. Btrvet;_'- New Ifarti Coinmerelal Manures The following prices have been adopted for the present spring season: Baugh's Raw Bone Phosphate. Price, $66 per 2,000 lbs. Baugh's Chicago Bone Fertilizer. ..-•• • Prlee, $4B per 2,000 lbw , Baugli's Chicago Blood Manure. • Peice,sso per 2,000 lbs. . . The well known popular trademark, will be found upoli every Paelcage of the above manures. MANUFACTURED BY BAUGH & SONS, PhilarPhia, AND jaul O-3m NORTH-WESTERN FERTILE NO CO., Chicago. SAMUEL 114 ULTON, STAPLE & F.1150Y STATIONERY . AND CARD . 4 ,011 7- GRAVING ESTAPLISHVERNT, 1317 'ft:KEST:CUT STREET, oct3-6ul F PHILADELPHIA. 401JIS DREKA, Stationer, 'Card Engraver ana l Plate Printer 1033 CHESTNUT STREET, 1100PLIND'S GERMAN BITTERS, HOOFLAND'S GERMAN TONIC. The Great Remedies for all Diseases of the LIVER, STOMACH, OR DIGESTIVE ORGANS. ItbOFLAND'S GERMAN BITTERS Is composed of the pure juices (or, as they are medicinally termed, Extracts) of Roots, Herbs and Barks, making a preparation, highlyconcentrsted, and entirely free from a/co holic admiditure of any kind. Hoofiand's German Bitters:. Those who have no objection to the combination of the Bitters, as stated, will use 1100XLAND'S GERMAN TONIC. , . They are both equally good, and contain the same medi cinal virtues, the choice between the two being a mere mat ter of taste, the Tonic being the most palatable: , The stoinaeh, from a variety of causes, such se Indiges tion, Dyspepsia, Nervous Debility, etc., is very apt to , have its functions deranged. The Liver, sympathising' Co as closely as it does with the Stomach, tken be comes affected, the result of which is that the pa tient suffers from several or more of the following diseases : Constipation, Flatulence, Inward Piles, Dulness 'of Blood to the Head, Acidity_ of the Stomach Nausea, Heartburn, Disgust for - Food, Fulness orWeight in the Stomach, Sour Eructations, Si nking or Fluttering at the Pit of the Stomach, Swimming of the Head, Hurried or Difficult Breathing, Fluttering at [ the Heart, Choking or Suffocat ing t3ensations when in a 'Lying Posture, Dimness , of Vision, Dots or, Dull P Webs before the sitht,ain in the Head, Deficiency of Perspiration, Yellowness of the.Skixtand Eyes, Pain= the Side,_Back,Chest, Limbs, etc.,Sudden Flushes of Heat, Burzung in the Flesh, Const ant Imaginings of Evil, and Great Depres sion of Spirits. I The sufferer from these diseases should exereisathe great est caution in the selection of a remedy for Ws nese, pur chaaing only that which' he is assured! from his ) - investigations and inqul 'ries po.sees' sec t r u e mcrit, is skilfully compounded , is free from injurious in gredients, and has established for itself a reputation for the cure of these diseases. In this connection we would sub mit those well-known remedies— Lickoilawd'ow German rtit-0 1 rs, HOOFLAND'S CERMAN TONIC, PREPARED BY Dr. C. M. Jackson, Twenty-twO Years ; since' they ,Were fist, introduced into this country from Wermany, during which time' they hive undoubtedly performed more cures, and benefited suffering humanity to a greater. extent, than any other remedies known to the public. . 4 . These remedies will effectually cure Liver Complaint, Jou n dice, Dyspepsia, Chronic or Nervous De vii bility, Chronic Diarrhcea, Disease of the Kidneys, and all Discuses arising . from a DisordureitLiyer, Stomach, or Intestines. - . ' ' 1)F41311..4-TV, Resulting from any Cause whatever; PROSTRkr, TLON OF THE SYSTEM, induced by Severe_ Labor, Hardships, Expor sure, Fevers, &c. There is no medicine extant equal to these remedies in such cases. A tone and vigor is imparted to thewhole sys tem, the appetite is strengthened, food is eilloyedi the stomach digests promptly, the blood is -paritieiry the com plexion becomes sound and healthy, the yellow tinge is eradicated from the - eyes, a bloom is. given to the cheeks, and the weak and geriswejnyerd tconles . _ - PERSONS 'ADVANCED IN-LIFE, And feeling the bend•bf time weighing heavily Upon 'thorn, with all its attendant ills, will fire in the use of this BIT TERS, or the. TONIC, an elixir that will instil new life into their veins, restore in a measure the energy and ardor of more youthful days;imild up their` shrunken forms, and give health and happiness to , their remaining years. It is a well-established fact' that fully one-half of the fe male portion of our population are' ifedorn in the enjoyment of good health; or, to use their ' own expression ', never feel well." They are lan guid, devoid of all energy, extremely nervous, and hays no appetite. , To this class of persons•th e BITTERS, or the TONIC, is especially recommended. ' WEAK AND DELICATE CHILDREN Are made strong by the Use of 'either sof these remedies. They will cure every case of MARASIIII3B; without fail. Thousands of certificates have accumulated in the hands of the propritor, but space will allow of the publication of but a few. Those, it will be observed, are men of note and of such standing tplott Abu must'be believed. ' , ' • T E STSM . O-11 I A L 8 . Hon. Geo. W. Woodward, Mel Justice of the Sapreoe CoOrt of Pootursilvania, writes: Philadelphia, March 16, 1867. "I find 9loolland's 1 ; Gaither' Bitters' is a good tonic, useful in dis eases of the digestive or gans, and of great bane ' fit in oases of debility, 1 6 and want of nevous action in the. system. Yours truly, (CEO. W. WOODWARD." Hon. J'Eu4esVilo*.pson, Judge ;if, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. . . Philadelphia, April 28, 1888. "'consider 'Hoofland's German Bitters' . a valuable medi cine in ease.of attacks of Indigestion or Dyspepsia. I can certify this 'from my experience of it. Yours, with respect, JAMES THOMPSON." Prom Rev. Joseith H. Kennard, D.D., Pastor of the Tenth Baptist Church, Phitade/p74M' Dr. Jackson—Dear Sir: I have been frequenayzequested to connect MY name with recommendatione'''cl . different kinds,of medicines,. but regarding the praiice scout army appropriate sphere, D -- ha all oases declin ed; - but, with a clear ~ • I proof in various instan ceslam and particularly in _ y' own farnily, of the usefulness of Dr. Boolland,Siferman Bitters, I depart for onco from my , usual course/to express my full , conviction that, for general f leltittf of the system, and especially for Liver Complaint,Aair:a safe and valuable preparation. In some cases it maYfail; but usually, I . doubt not, it will be very beneficiarfo - those who suffer from the aboVe causes. Xsp.iriS, very respectfully, .-- ,-c- J. R. KENNARD, Eighth, below Coates St. „.."' From Rev. E. D. Fendall. r. kisietant Editor Christian Chronicle Philadelphia. '• I have derived decided benefit from the use of Iloofland's Sermon Bitters, and feel it my privilege to recommend them 11•134 most valuable timid, to 'all who are suffering from-gene ral debility, or from diseases arising from derangement of the liver. ' Yours truly, ' ' B. D. TENDALL. 111 Rootland's German ' Remedies are counter feited. See that the sig nature of C. M. JACK SON is on the wrapper of each bottle. All others are counterfeit. Principal Qkee and Mannfactory at the ,slermanlkitecli tine Store, NO. 631 APCII Street, Philadelphia, Pa. CHARLES H. EVANS, Proprietot, 'Formerly 0. N. JACKSON & Itootiand's_German Bitters, per bott.e, .c " " half dozen, . • 500 Hoodand's German Tonic, put up in quart bottles, $1 50 per bottle .or a half dozen for $7 50. 'RP Vo not forget to examine; wellAbe . artiele you buy . in order to getabh - genuine. For ask by Druggists and Dealers everywhere. Doclapoow l'inLADELpark PHILADELPHIA, PA. C1.J.T00 0 41 11 1 C.EVETTICON. 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