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Erquisite.-A few days since, one of the
steam and pepper disciples of Thompson,
called at a store in the town Of Genoa, and
inquired the price Of an ounce of aqua forts.
The merchant mentioned the price per
pound, but demanded greater proportional
for an ounce, as it was troublesome to weigh
out SO small quantity, and was attended
with danger of burning the fingers. 'B4rn-
ing the fngersi' interrupted the quack-'no-
thing but ignorance makes you think so:
terrible idea these learned doctors have Civ
cn you; I'm not afraid to wash my hands in
it, If you will, replied the merchant, you
shall have enough to wash your hands and
an ounce of aqua fortis into the bargain.
The prospect of such immense gain over
came the scruples Of the quack and he as
sented to the proposal. A bottle Of aqua
fortis was taken down and poured bountiful-


y on his hands. He rubbed them and held
them to the stove to dry in, as he vaunting-
ly expressed it. The condition was fulfill
ed: the ounce of acid was weighed out and
given to him, and he left the store; not, how
ever, before he had exhibited some alarm
inc contortions Of countenance to the anus
ed, but half terrified vender of goods He
went home, put on his steam and pepper
applications; at last thought himself dying,
and sent for a regular physician. His hands
were found in deplorable state indeed; but
unfortunately for the community, were put
in train, which may, in time, restore to him
their use.-Boston Medical Recorder.