N. ENGLAND TRUSS MANUFACTORY, BOSTON. JAMES FREDERICK FOSTER continues to manufacture all the various approved Trusses, at his old stand, No. 305 Washington Street, opposite No. 264, entrance in Temple Avenue, Boston, where he has been for the last ten years-and his residence and business being both in the same building, he can be seen at home nearly the whole of the time, day or evening. He has more room and better conveniences for the Truss business than any other person engaged in it in this city or any other.

Also-Abdominal Supporters, for Prolapsus Uteri-Trusses for Prolapsus Ani-Suspensory Bags, Knee Caps, Back Boards, Steeled Shoes for deformed feet.-Trusses repaired at one hour's notice, and oftentimes made to answer as well as new. The subscriber having worn a Truss himself for the last twenty-five years, and fitted so many for the last ten years, feels confident in being able to suit all cases that may come to him.

Convex Spiral Trusses-Dr. Chase's Trusses, formerly sold by Dr. Leech-Trusses of galvanized metal that will not rust, having wooden and copper pads-Read's Spiral Truss-Rundell's do.-Salmon's Ball and Socket-Sherman's patent French do. -Bateman's do. double and single-Stone's Trusses-also, Trusses for Children of all sizes. Dr. Fletcher's Truss-Marsh's Truss-Dr. Hull's Truss-Thompson's Ratchet Truss-and the Shakers' Rocking Trusses-may be had at this establishment. Whispering Tubes and Ear Trumpets, that will enable a person to converse low with one that is hard of hearing.

All Ladies in want of Abdominal Supporters or Trusses, waited on by his wife, Mrs. CAROLINE D. FOSTER, who has had ten years' experience in the business.

CERTIFICATES.

From Dr. J. C. Warren, Boston.-Having had occasion to observe, that some persons afflicted with Hernia, having suffered much from the want of skilful workmen in accommodating Trusses to the peculiarities of their cases, I have taken pains to inform myself of the competency of Mr. J. F. Foster to supply the deficiency occasioned by the death of Mr. Beath.— After some months of observation of his work, I am satisfied that Mr. Foster is well acquainted with the manufacture of these instruments, and ingenious in accommodating them to the variety of cases which occur. I feel myself called upon to recommend him to my professional brethren, and to the public, as a person well fitted to supply their wants in regard to these important articles. JOHN C. WARREN, M.D., Boston.

From Dr. J. V. C. Smith, Editor of the Boston Medical and Surgical Journal.-The undersigned is familiar with the ability of Mr. J. F. Foster, to manufacture trusses, the various kinds of supporters and other apparatus required by invalids, and fully believes that the character of his work will favorably compare with that of other artists. J. V. C. SMITH, Boston.

A large number of certificates from distinguished medical gentlemen, equally satisfactory, might be added, were it necessary. But testimony still more to the point may be extracted from the correspondence of the subscriber, with those who have had personal experience of his work. A single sample will suffice to show that he has not stood still in his important branch of the Healing Art.

Extract of a letter from Mr. John M. Hammond, of Darien, Ga., dated 15th Dec. 1844.

Mr. James F. Foster-Dear Sir: In the month of June, 1839, I purchased of you a double truss, which I have ever since found to be admirably easy; one, as you told me, of your own make. I have had it repaired several times, and it being now about worn out, I write to you to forward a double truss to me, at Darien via Savannah, &c.'

Mr. Hammond was informed, by a letter dated the 25th of the same month, that he could be furnished with an improved article. To this he replied, by a letter of Jan. 5, 1845, of which the following is an extract.

I am so well satisfied with the kind of truss that I had of you, I wish you to send me just such a one. I have worn many kinds of trusses since my rupture, that took place some twenty years ago, and of the several kinds I find none so easy and comfortable as the one I purchased of you in June,

1839.'

Notwithstanding this, one of the improved trusses was sent him, which he thus acknowledges, under date of March 17th, 1845 :

'Your letters of the 16th and 17th ult. are both received, also the box containing the truss, which I must say I am highly pleased with. It fits me very well, and I shall endeavor to do whatever lies in my power to assist you in selling.'

Ap.tf.

JAMES F. FOSTER.

BATES'S PATENT SLIDING TOP SHOWER BATH.

THE Subscriber respectfully informs the public that he continues to manufacture, and has on hand, a large assortment of the above named celebrated SHOWER BATHS. They have met the decided approbation of the public, as the following certificates will show-and are now made in such perfection that from two to ten gallons of water can be raised to the top of the Bath by a child, so easy is the operation--and they can be used in the nicest bed chamber without wetting the carpet. Every person who values health and comfort should have one in his bed chamber, and use it, too, when he rises from his bed, which can be done before dressing.

From Dr. John C. Warren, Hersey Professor of Anatomy and Surgery in Harvard University.

At the request of Mr. Bates, I have examined his Chamber Shower Bath. It appears to me to be the most convenient portable Shower Bath I am acquainted with, for it is light, neat, and worked with very little trouble. This is an improvement which I am glad to see, because I consider the external application of cold water to be a practice highly useful, and even important to many individuals.

The daily washing of the body serves to remove the cuticle which is constantly forming on the surface of the skin, and thus purifies it, and leaves its pores open for the discharge of those fluids which the preservation of health requires. Another great advantage is, that the sudden application of cold water in this mode to the surface of the body produces a bracing effect on the internal organs, particularly those of digestion.

The introduction of these baths into public hotels would be in my humble opinion, one of the greatest additions to the comfort of travellers, and their general use in private families would add much to the health of our whole population. Boston, April 2d, 1845. JOHN C. WARREN.

Also, the Flora Pneumatic Shower Bath, and a general assortment of what is needed by the bather---VAPOR APPARATUS, to be used with the Chamber Shower Baths, Bathing Tubs, Caps, Hip or Sitz Bath, Leg, Arm and Elbow Bathing Vessels, Hair Rubbers, &c., &c. L. V. BADGER, 49 Congress st.

May

WILLIAM JOHNSON,

NEW ENGLAND BOTANIC DEPOT, rear of 47 and 49 Hanover street, Boston, dealer in Botanic Medicines, where families can be supplied at wholesale or retail. Botanic Books of all kinds in common use, for sale. July-3m

WILSON'S BOTANICAL LABORATORY.

No. 18 Central Street, Boston, Ms.

THE subscribers would respectfully inform the public that they have recently opened the above establishment, where may be found an extensive assortment of Botanic Medicines, Shaker Herbs, Extracts, Oils, &c. Syringes of all kinds, and all the different Medical Works upon the reformed system of practice published in the United States; also,-Brandy, Wines, and other liquors of the choicest brands, for medicinal purposes, constantly for sale.

Having made arrangements to obtain all articles, that are indigenous to this country, directly from those parts where they are grown, and found in the greatest abundance and perfection, they are prepared to supply Wholesale Dealers, Practitioners, and others, with medicines of superior quality; at prices as low as they are sold at any similar establishment in the country. The utmost care will be used in the preparation of Compounds. Medicines neatly put in small packages, and labelled with full directions for family use, if required, and safely packed for any climate.

Orders, by mail or otherwise, from the most distant sections of the country, promptly and faithfully attended to. B. OSGOOD WILSON, G. CARLOS WILSON.

Ap.

9 m.

N. E. DEPOT OF DRUGS AND BOTANIC MEDICINES,

No. 79 and 81 Blackstone Street,-By J. T. Gilman Pike. Laboratory Nos. 5 & 6 Canal Street. J. T. G. Pike announces to his friends and the public, that he has on hand at his Depot, a very extensive stock of Drugs and Botanic Medicines. Wholesale dealers in all parts of the country will find his house unsurpassed in point of variety and quality. He will supply all the Botanic Medicines indigenous to this country, with a very full assortment from abroad. Also, all kinds of Wines and Liquors for Medical purposes. He has, also, a full assortment of Shaker Herbs, Medical Books, Dental Instruments, Syringes, &c. Practitioners, Families and Individuals can be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and when desired, the medicines will be neatly put up, and labelled with full directions and sent to any part of the country. All Drugs and Medicines, Books and Instruments, as cheap for cash as can be found in the country. Ap. 9 m.

BOWKER & CO.

FASHIONABLE Millinery and Straw Goods, Chambers 163 Washington street, opposite Milk street, Boston.

WILLIAM BOGLE,

HAIR Cutter and first Premium Ventilating and Gossamer Wig Maker, 228 Washington Street, Boston. Corner of Summer street, up stairs.

Parties residing in the country, by application, can obtain full directions how to measure the head for a Wig, and thereby insure a perfect fit.

May.

JOHN HAMMOND,

REAL ESTATE BROKER, No. 10 Brattle Square, Boston. Houses Bought, Sold and Let. Mortages Negociated.

WILLIAM J. REYNOLDS,

BOOKSELLER, No. 20 Cornhill, 3 doors from Washington Street, left side, BosParticular attention paid to orders of Booksellers and Country Traders.

ton.

NEWELL H. MOULTON,

DEALER in Butter, Cheese, Fruit, Lard and West India Goods, No. 50 Brattle Street, Boston.

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BY REV. H. WINSLOW.

may be a relief to some, that the present is the last article on this subject.

The method of spending our seasons of recreation, is not always most friendly to a sound longevity. I do not now refer to dancing and kindred amusements, which are the accidents of all seasons. That dancing, with its attendant dissipations, has hurried thousands to premature graves, is not to be doubted. Diseases of the heart and lungs, and the motley group of neuralgic affections, are especially attendant on this kind of abuse. Dancing has often been called a healthful exercise; but the arguments are ten to one against it, especially as connected with fashionable balls. Bad air, bad passions, bad excitements, bad hours, all conspire to make bad work with the delicate female constitution. Inveterate dancers are a short-lived race. They usually die of consumption, or diseases of the heart, before they reach their fiftieth year. The laws of life, if nothing else, prove that woman was made for something more dignified and refined than dancing. After all that can be said for it as an accomplishment, it is a vulgar accomplishment; it belongs legitimately to rude and savage nations, to low and vulgar life. There it is seen, in all its native glory. That there is nothing in it to elevate the intellectual powers, is evident from the fact, that the best and most enthusiastic dancers are usually the poorest scholars; that it is unfriendly to physical health and longevity, is evident from the fact, that great dancers so commonly find premature graves.

But it is mainly to another point, our periodical recreations, that we propose now to look. I refer to those annual seasons, when, from all our cities and towns, even down to the smallest, there is a rush to the places of fashionable resort. These are the seasons of the year, when our climate makes the quiet and comforts of home the most healthful of all things, these seasons are of course at the two extremes of heat and cold. From the extreme cold of midwinter and the extreme heat of midsummer, most persons may find better protection at home than any where else. To exchange the large, airy, brick-walled rooms of the town, and the cool matress and linen, for the narrow, wooden, sunburnt chamber, and the cotton and feathers, of a country boarding-house, is the granted privilege of all who prefer it, on the score of taste. De gustibus non disputandum est. But if the question of health be considered, let not those be questioned who best understand its laws. Still it is pleasant sometimes to go from home; and it is said that home is rendered more desirable, by our being occasionally deprived of it. To those who are so unfortunate as to need an occasional sweetening to their homes, it would be ungracious to deny the means, even in August; and as from some cause we are all bent on dog days, as the blessed days in which to chide the accumulated acidities of home and the stomach, that the approaching campaign of business and life in town may find us ready, let us inquire how it may be done with least danger to the constitution.

There is no season in the year when the stomach, usually condemned to labor beyond its ability, is less able to work hard than in July and August. It sympathises, precisely, with all the other members and functions of the body. And yet, it is precisely at the time when this poor jaded servant most of all needs rest, that multitudes rush to the halls and gathering places, where every board groans with its life-killing burdens; where the luxuries provided, and the exciting presence and example of hundreds of mouths eager to reward the purse at the expense of the stomach, render it next to impossible not to transgress, seriously, the laws of life. To make the matter worse, the laboring stomach is teased with mineral waters, wines, bitters, pills, tobacco juice and tobacco fumes, taken both throatwise and lungwise, to ease itself of its oft recurring burdens. And because the generous stomach, under this extraordinary spasmodic pressure, sends out weekly into the skin a pound or two of additional diseased flesh, its deceived owner thinks himself on the high way to health, whereas he is going towards the grave, almost as fast as a doctor could send him. The stomach will be revenged for all this, and the day of retribution is not far off.

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