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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1815-03-01
William S. Nichols,
No. 80, THdNEn. 81 kf

Vo. BY, /H.dJHEo. 81 ~ Il Ell,
HAS FOR sALE-FoR CASH ONLY,
Best plated & COM Japanned Lamps &
mon Castors. Candlesticks.
Best & com. plated House, hearth, and
Candesticks. dusting Brushes.
Real Britannia & A Clothes, hair & shoe
merican Teapots. Brushes.
Creampots and Su- Pearl set, gold, jet
gar Dishes. and gilt Jewehv.-
Plated & India De- Warranted gold &
canter Stands. other Necklaces.
Japanned Tea and One pair silver Iu,
Bread Trays. reens.
Wine Walters. Silver Porringers-
Tea Caddies. Cream Pots, La,
Shutters and Trays. dies, Spoons, Su-
Table, carving and gar Tongs, Thin
desert Knives and bles, &c. &c.
Forks. Also, just receiVe6.
Jack, pocket & pen A small assortment
Knives. Epaulets, Plumes,
Pocket Books. Cords, &c.
Nesehort, Dec. 81, 1914
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1815-03-01
9S9119
Canal Lottcry-First Class.
Fifteen thousand Doiiars, Highest Prize, end
only Five Dollars Ticket.
S341 Prizes!
6659 Blanks.

10000 Tickets. Not two Blanks to Prize'
and nc deduction from Prizes.
This Glass will commence drawing in Boston, IN
short time
1t is presumed this scheme, considering the re'y
iov price of tickets will be found to offer as fate'ng
prospect to adventures IN Lotteries, as any mere
tofore published in the town 81 I'ssion
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1815-03-01
VdLUABLE FARM.

THE subscriber offers for sale, his Farm situated
J in middletown, about one mile and half from
the state-house in Newport Said Farm contains o.
bout 60 acres of land with great quantity of excel
lent fruit trees, Of all kinds-together with the build
ings thereon standing. For other Information in
qui,e of ALANSoN PECKHAM.
Middletown, Dec. Is, 1914
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1815-03-01
POETRY.
PEACE.

-O GENTLE PEACE
who, with thy willing hand, saedd'st plenty round
Thou who art sent, good Samaritan
TO bind the wounds Of crimson crested War,
And heal the nations Thou, who most delightst
Beneath the peasants humble roof to dwell;
Thou, who, with tranquility and love,
Doth twinc unfadiNg wrea,hs for him whose heart
Is rightly turn'd to thee gentle Peace
Thy genial inHuence through our land difiuse.
Chloe compared to the SIN.
how can l, said the fair one, resemble the Sun,
Who am, as you see. but awoman!
Why, III tell you, quoth Quiz, for as sure as gun,
'Tis because YOU are both of you,s common
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1815-03-01
Cheap Stocking Yarn.


LAS just received, small lot (including an AZ.
i sortment of numbers) Of 3.threaded slate col
CURED STOCKING YARN, partially stained, which
will be sold by the bundle, pound or sken, at about
one half the usual price
gT An assortment af Yarns of the first quality. at
Factory prices, usual Jan IL
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NOTICE.

THE Subscriber being about 10 make a new ar.
i rapgement in his business, and being unwilling
to resort to coercve means TO obtain The sums due
him by Notes and on Book Account, earnestly re-
quests all persons indebted to him, to pay the
previous the LIST Of April next, at which time those
unpaid will positively be lodged in the hands of an
Attorney sor collection.
SANFORD BELL.
.Nerboyf, FEB IS
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1815-03-01
Washington Bridge Lottery
NO. ..
or To be drawn in May next.
S4l6 Prizes.
6554 Blanks.

10000 Tickets, At 8 S 90 each.
The treasures of this scheme are not ABSORBED py
one or two overgrown prizes. It's wealth rs more e.
qually, and therefore more usefully distributed.
TICKETS AND SH tRES,
in the above Lot eries can De obtained at the Truly
Fortunate Lottery Office OF
JOSIAH {. SHAW,
Ian l8 No 1i8, 1hames-street.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1815-03-01
Call, see and Be sdtisfed.
NEW AND CHEAP GOODS.
TUsT received and for sale by

lust received and for sale by
j A. RICHMOND,
A general assortment of fancy and sta
pie GOODS. comprising better assortment, and al
lower prices than has been offered for mary years.
having been purchased since the peace for cash
n b. New-York money and Exchequer Ellis, re.
ceiyed at par as above.
Feb %, 1915
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1815-03-01

In the Arsenal at New-York are IL or
$4,000 stands of arms, in such excellent or
der and so tastefully arranged, as TO excite
the admiration Of every visitor.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1815-03-01

A large male Wolf was killed in Killings
worth, Connecticut, on the Slh inst.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1815-03-01
Nereborf, Feb. Is.

house Wanted.
VET TANTED to hire convenient Tenament, near
w the cenTe Of the town. Inquire at this Office.
FEB %, 1915.
Neqv huction and Commission Store.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1815-03-01

The sloop of war Ajax, Capt. Baker, which
brought the DuIch Minister to this country,
returned 10 Amsterdam the beginning OF Dec.
She sailed from this port on the 2o,h OF Oct.
Boston Palladium.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1815-03-01
kIL, COkN, FLOUR, sc.
III Peoee hrices.


.4s Peace hrices.
800 bushels North. River RYE;
500 bushels do. yellow Corn; -.
500 do Long. Island white do;
100 barrels Richmond superfine Flour:
12O kegs manufactured do. Tobacco:
All in prime order for shipping-and for sale by
JOHN LYON,
No. 3, Scof's,sharc
WHO HAS FOR SALE,
good Anchors, suitable for vessels from
100 to 500 tons burthen.
Cordage OF all kinds, and any quantity, sup.
piled on good terms can be bought in this State
Camoooscs, Stoves, or any other castings,
supplied on application as above.
.Negport, February %, 1915
WILLIAM WHITE,
No. 81, Long -ruharE Has for sale,
zoe bbls. fresh Philadelphia and News
York FLOUR
20 bags Coffee;
40 kegs good Butter; and
A few bottles Lorillard' Snuff.
Nswpors. February %; 1915.
PHILADELPHIA FLOUR.
For sale by ,eu,.,,,,, ,,.,r,r
$50 bbls. Phllad. super. FLOUR.
Ne7cbort I'd mo st, 1915
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1815-03-01
JOHN B. LYON.

HAVING given bonds as the law requires, offers
his services to his friends and the public. in the
dUcTIOf.f w cOA.bISSIO.l LINE,
hoping, by his unremitted attention TO the interests
OF his employers. to share of publ, patron
acc Newpor' Feb \ 1915
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1815-03-01
2OOOO dolls. | ighest Prize
PbmOuth Beach LOtte,y-5M Clas

1900 Tickets, at 10 dolls each, is S i20,OC0
Not Blanks TO P,lss. and no aedncaon.
First 1900 Biarks to be entitled to S II each.
The first drAwn number the FIRST days drawing,
entitled I1so Ha dred Tickets at lU Dollars each,
numbered from 1871 to 1900, inclusive, and from
S5Ol to 5000, inclusive, IS
Tqoo Ihousand Dollars
= Hhe two hundred tickets Which the first drawn
humber is en;ued, are selected by the Managers,
and be delivered the fortunate holder when de-
manded.
by the above Scheme, the fortunate holder of the
first draws number may obtain
Fity 1honsand Dollars
Tickets and shares in he above popular Lottery,
in a great variety of Members. be obtained q,
the Truly Fortunate Lottery Office of
JOSIAH [. SHAW,
Naa 40 ll8, Thames street.
Also,-Tickts and Shares in the Canal Lottery,
$4,000 highest prize; Washington Bridge Lottery,
Sun class, $4,000 highest price and Baptist Stone
Chappel Lottery, $4,000
Tickets in tee above three Lotteries only IS
Eeb I
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1815-03-01

FON 81 -,
EIrrY bbls' ,lelpha FLOUR, Coz family USE
l. so boxes brown sOAp--cAeap.
Apply to JAMES TOWNSEND, .l6iGrsst {.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1815-03-01

James A. Wilson, Editor Of the Trenton
True American, is elected a Senator to Con-
gress, by all the republican votes in the Le-
gisla,urc Of Ncw-Jersey, for six years from
the 4th of March next, 10 the room Of Mr..
Lambert, whose term has expired.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1815-03-01
Cure for the Canker.

II LIsUA GIBBS, prepares medicine, which op-
L pcraies as certain cure for the ChNkEH, Or
any bed sore mouth Inquire Of the said Gibbs, iiv-
ing on the Point. fe6. i.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-10-13
John B. Hammatt,

UphoIster & Paper Hanger
NDESPECTFULLY informs his
friends and the Inhabitants Of
Alexandra, he has removed Is the COR
her Of Prince and Fairfax streets, where
he has for sale general assortment OF
Upholstery, viz.
Bed Ticks, furniture disoties, laces
friHges, and tasselIs, an assortment OF
Paper Hangings and borders, weasers
slaysa few pieces of Superior
Boiling Cloths,
Hair Mattresses kept constantly on
hand, !
Carpets, Curtains and Pew Cushing
made,
Sofas, Easy and Dther Chairs stufe'
or repaired at the SIT ortest notice.
]. B. H, lakes this opportunity tore.
turn his sincere thanh IS, for the share Q
public patronage he las received sine
he has been 10 this pla ce, and hopes by
continued attention d BUSINESS, to me
rit their future coasnai sds.
August 90. tt.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-10-13
sOHN G. L.ADD, 4 CO.
Hare YcrlSaie,

~ Daies Georgia cotton, Russia hemn.
duck and copdase, GATES of Liverpool
ware, consisting Of plates, dishes, cham.
Der mugs, & 1 hid China, tea and table
sets, casks of cut glass decantes and
goblets, 90 casks Sd wrought nails, M
10, 9 BY n, and 10 By IL Bristol glass,
100 bags coffee, entitled to drawback
--tow cloth, shaathiDg and candle paper,
shoes in boxes, Spanish brown, chalk
hand-spikes, whale DILL Lemon juice in
casks. 8 pipes French brandy, sweet
wine, pepper,in bags, 10 boxes Young
Hyson tea, case domestic wooieDs,
4 4 Irish linen in boxes, and German II
mems in bales.
Oct.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-10-13
axe NOTICE

II have a lotion the corner Of Duke
A aud Henry Streets, IS feet5 inches,
by So, with q 10 feet alley on the back
"a good Brick House and wooden sta
Bile on the same, which 4 will sell on rea-
svnable terms. and / lot on The corner Of
Prince and Henry Streets, 96 feet S
inches by IS, binding on a i 6 feet alley
and Pfince-street, paved, which will let
on ground REM; On reasonable terms.
4. ALEX. PERRY.
/ Oct. 10. StaWtf
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-10-13

Will be sold fof cash, oa. Taesdny the
l7th day Of this month, at be late resi-
dence Of FsraihanaO FaisJaT, on Roy
nl.6tfeef-
ii LARGE and general assortment 81
z iousholsl FnFniture, Of SO much
thereof as viii satisfy sn execution 10 "a
yor Of the Mutual Assurance Society 4
gainst lre 90 buildings ID the state Of Vir-
gjpia:
& The sale wal commence a. nine
O'clock III the morning.
ID. MINOR, ID. M.
For w. Boyd, Marshal.
October 4. dts
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-10-13
New Almanacs.
John n. Stezcdrs,
HAS JUST rugLIsHED HIS
VIR ALMANAC,
goR 7HE FEAR OF OUR LORI
-18I6-

Country merchantsand others suPpn.
ed with them BY the quantity on taei0",
est terms.
ALSO,
With writing, wrapping and letter ps'
bers. bibles, festaments, spelling books 3,
nriimers and.histories--slates and penc'3
|playing and blank cards, Russia ana
Dutch uuills and Ink powdereA gene
|raI assortment Of Greek, Latin and En-
|glish schsoi books -Inost Of the new Puu !,
|Iications Of the day, and a large stock !
standing works Of merit, WIZ Eplscopaa
land Roman prayer books, Psalm !, a y
IHymn books, history and poetry, medlea'
Isurgical and law books. &c. 8
he expects in few days q supply. o
herman AIn,anaoks. and has just recel,,s
|edhy the Wilhelmina from Isiverp0s'
| G2, 900 English Quills
lee 4 good quality and cheap Enssb :.
lwsfers in tin boxes-black lead pensl''
land Dutch sealing wax.
M. l2 groas Of Humphreys soFP''
lpIate playing Cards, first quality ana y
lsorted Sizes
| sent. 21
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-10-13
10 Rcl it,
I The Brick Store,

glt the sarDero Of Prince & Union Streets,
now In ffe occupancy Of David and
jonathan Rosa. Tbs STAN 4 for a Groce-
~ Sore and the purchase of Grain, is
slsPegisg to any IN the pIa ce.-P osses-
4 ZEN 10th October.
Apply TO
La.sFds0s ana FPss'e.
Sept. IL.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-10-13

Y Subscriber has comm enced the
hqssny Basinfss, atthe corr eroi
Alpe and Iniep streets, III the house lite.
y 9eEgp led bg Mr. AndreA lanlis0ls.
where he viii keep i constant supply 0I
! kerr, supertiae Pilot 81 Navy Bfeaa
pt the best qaaht
Jacob butts.
August I
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-10-13

Will Iii so|5 i6i eas|l. on 81 ish tllR
h 81 q Il mon q the lale g
Si,lence of isna s'Iarsiellsz %
tfeef
e HIKE Is. n aiess md ono eyre
bbsan Aid two Boys kIs0 i Sarge
&iIii genera assortment Of Hgask0l9 FIR
nature Of superior quality, the proper
II Of ferdinand Mafstell er 70 satisfy
two xeclifohs ia favor Of David 1.enox
aud ntheFs.
The sale viii commence st nine
o'clock IN the morning.
ID. MINOR, u. "a.
For w Boyd, Marshal
October 4. dts
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-10-13

IL
Black, white and colged cambrics.
muslins, sIlaWls, bombanens, canton
grapes, blackand coIored Ayentines, Fl.
cured bonnet silks, triwilg laces, lace
Wells and shawls, palerinIs, silk, and
silk and cotton shawls, sms rerg ele.
gaut ribbons, rery ckeas--silk hdkts.
silk florentine, British slirtings, Irish
linens, ginglians, dalnaa table cloths,
gestings, dimoties, domestic cottons.
mems and syosGens shoes etc. etc.
AL which viii be sold wholesale and re-
tail at fair prices Tor east, and on all
payments made in sfEciEl premium Of
l21a per cent win be allowed, or bank
notes will be gwen for specie and pre-
mum Of 10per cent allGYed.
r. x L. expect additional supplies Of
fresh goods neafly eyerYweek.
N. B. Hey Mill pay 90 cents Cash
Or 100 in Gooosssat fair prices for 5000
bushels Of good we, ifsfered within
tehiIays.
Cont "a n .t " ~
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-10-13
e. 'rASTE

we hare Just receired by The brig PRE-
sAck, Capt Rose. trom .Mcdara-
2 pipes, i. p. MADEyRA
half do. WINE;
From the houses Of blackburn, Agglin
and Mufleck, Youle, Wardrop Geo.
Imported by Messrs. Bowie and Kufz.
|ofhSs place, and considered equal to !
ny wine imported for sale, for some time
past
Wehape also III Store,
pipes and half pipes south SIDE ditto
Imported into New Yofk before the war
and considered equally good.
Is cases Martinique white and'red No
yeau Cordial, Of 4 very superior quality.
The loversef this article are inyitee
to try it.
A'few cases Capers IN quart bottles
much cheaper than tlis small bottles. &
Anew kegs Picked Lemons, of 4 very
good quality, and cheap IN comparison
to their quality and utility.
SO boxes brown Soap, choice quality.
200 bushels fine Salt, spitable for f.
bic use.
80 do. coarse de-.
Sc bbls. good quality Common Nhis-
key
SO kegs Picked Oysters.
500 Cocoa Nuts
80 AS in our first outset we observe
ed, I've now repeat that we do not wish
10 interfere with other dealers. but we
are determined to accommodate our
customers, 50 as to promote tipir inter
est as we'll az our own. The above
choice articles worthy the appsiiafion Of
rood, together with every article in the
Grocery Line, for sale BY
HYATTW WILSON,
GEoReETows, Cerncr Of Bridge and
High Streets.
August lS--26. If. J.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-10-13

i',s Of
Il aDafali black , red
81 Whit. TEA trays
Plate warmers and
Dressing cases d
|shoseIs and tongs
|lsreen Wire VI Tenders.
Iron. fin & copper.
tea kettles
sauce pans
p;,,s
Needles
I hitting BINS i
Iron aud iapansd|
candls.sticks
|t,ransbo. 1oupee q
. /. : -.
! knife combs
IClbtl,. mil hair.
crulnb. paint aud
sweeDinr brushes
EShot bolts. powder
Dask J. fshing rods
lines ana hooks
[WaIkino canes and
u.h;ns
Pee i l,soka. hack
vs ,rpsos hoa,,ls I
sn,,ff l,oxes. nIa :.
-
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-10-13

SEASO NJ a B II GOODS,
coNasrIxe on
|Elotbs super6he and cd quality
gassimeres, worsted cords and cassinsi.
2 bales rose blankets
r bale stripped do.
4 bale fannels asserted
1 bale coatings
Blue, drab and mixed plains
Wotsted and cotton hosiery long and
short
Lambs wool do. do.
Blue, black, gray and drab stockinettg
Bombazetts plain and figured
Rombazeen, fancy yestings
Kid gloves long and short, coIored md
white
Ladies and gentlemens silk gloves, co.
lored and white
Beaver and dog skin d..
Black lsyantines
White and colored Virginia do. nauhs
DO. florence, plaid silk, florentine,
5ewing silk, thread colored and white
White and colored cambrics
5inghams and calicoes, irish linens
DO. shirtings, shirting cotton
Black and white silk hose
bandkerchiefs
Black silk do. Id. pins
Risbons plain and figured
Toe dszen yarn hose
With numberof other nticIes which
they viii sell, Wholesale or Retail, low
ipr Eash OF to punctual Customers.
Oct.
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New Goods


KING sTnEET
Are aow opening part Of their assert
meEit Of fresh imported
FALL Il WL.N1,ER, F.a.NCY AM
STAPLE GOODS,
gxsy zEeKIT8D fReM sos4os.
Among Nhiek are
S bales lew priced, common and su.
Perfne broad c loths--yariious
colers,
I 90. Gassimeres- ASSISTED.
2 do. FlanneIs--ass0rted; some very
sine, white,
! do, nennets patent imperisI elasfif
Cords, q new and Superior a,.t;-
Gle for gentlemen's pantalsons,
z do. Worsted Scotch Rlaids for esn.
tleinens clocks and children,
eloaths,
2 do. Bombaxetts. containing plain,
black, green, brown, olive,
slats and maroon c0Iors- and
greens slate and orange, print
eddie.
case fne fsist shirtilgs,
2 do. Madras patterDEdkfs.
5 do Cahcoes, plates, and furni,ures,
etc. etc.
IA r so
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-10-13

e gFem tafiefg of other saThctes,
SShich be offers for sale on moderate
tefiAs wholesale aud retail.
Aue0st 26. IS tEf.
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A..RunaWay..

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Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-11-07
NI1'E'EIEE,.

THIS Is Is give Notice, that the sub
scfiber hath obfained freiil the Orphans
Court ef Charles xnuntyy Maryland:
letters If DEMONSTRATION onthe personal
estate If John Brehs late Of Charlie.
county deceased All persons hayitlE
claims against, the said decreased arr
hereby ssarnea to exhibit the same to the
sllbseFibes legally authenticated. At al
|besore tue 2si day of April next the5
|4naS othcrwise 6y law be excladed from
d. benefit uf said estate. Given under
my hand This o5th day Of October, Anne
D0mini i8l ).
WILT ED NJ MING Adu'f
October os eosw
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-11-07
FInMERS

& IN HeEers that npep and Shut. The
cause resides not III the corolla, but III
fhe calyx, ahich. BY closing. forces the
csfclla to obey its contractors and If
the calyx be cut off. the c6kolIa remain.
expanded at nigIs as vel as ~ dpy. d
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-11-07
Land TOR sale.

~ gIIE subscriber viii sell 4 tract e
81 LAND, containing abont 800 A.
ores, situated inthc C0anty Of Lpudoun,
lat The intersection of she Little River
Turnpike With the Celtreyille Road SO
miles from AleSandfia and Is from Lees
burg, and adjoining the lands Of Messrs.
lIOhnst0n cleveland, Lewis and others
A part Of this Land isifl thriving Wood,
land the whple is well watcreI, capable Of
Igreat improvement, and beng made pre-
Iductiyc IN gkilfal, able and irdastrious
hands. IA lease is held for one fife over
lsO0 aclrs Of this tract. James n. Brad.
SHAW, living Oh the land, viii shev liz
CgI.IN AULTl.
April IL, ITEM
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Bank Of Potomac, Nov, y
sNoiice Ne herebu Giren.

sFVIItE " 1scESk'.Y7 OlttHs &
n ME Stockholders of the Bank of Pc.
tornac. thata Dividend of fur per
cent sr Tie last six months has heea de-
|clared on The capitaa stock, which will
be paid them or their representatives on
edncsday fextthes 9Th instant.
BT order Of che Presidcntand Birec-
tors.
C. Page, Cash'r.
NJ NV 4 an1lrt.
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bank OE Potomac,

OcTOpER 9, 1874.
OTICE is hereby given the Stock,
j holders uf the Bank of Potomac
that an election for twelve Directors Al
serve the ensuing rear. VIII be held t.
tbe court house, in the town Of Alexan,
Htia, on Mdntlay the 9th day Of No
'pember next. The election to commence
at two and end at 6o'clock.
BY order of the Board.
Charles Page. Cnsfiie..
October TO. Stawtf6thNoy
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THE FORCED sTORT.

s01ecd0fe OF LORD Kelly.
Lord Kelly was, ike his prototype Fal.
staff, 6 not OnlJ witty himself, but the
cause Of wit in ether men, Mr.. Andrew
DaIfour, the Scottish advocate, q man Of
humOr, accompanied by
great forlnaIity of manners, happened to
be one of Sc0ngivial party, when his
lordship was at the head OF the table.
After dinnerhe was asked to sing, but
refused to comply with the
pressing solicitation Of tte company.
AT length Lord Kelly.told him that he
slioald not escape he must either sing a
song, tell a stury,ov drink a pint bum
per. Mr.. Balfour, being a very abste-
mious man, chsse rather to tell a story
than incur the forfeit. 6 One day said
be in pompous manner a t1ict, ia the
course Of bis rounds, saw the door of a
Church open. He walked in, thinking
that even there he might lay hold OF
something. Having secured the pulpit
cloth, be was Fetreating, when 10 -ke
found the door shut After some consi-
he adopted the only means Of
escape left, namely, elet himself down
81 the bell-rope. The bell, of course,
r1nc, the people were alarmed, and the
thief was taken, just as he reached the
ground. Whenthey were dragging him
away, he looked up, and e,nphatlcally
addressing the hell, as 1 no1U address
your LOrdship, :. had it not been, (said
he FOR your Tong tongue and empty head,
1 had made my escape
] On Friday Sc night 4 maid servant nam
ed Millmann, summoned Mrs. Newbury
for four shilIings, the balance Of wages
due tOher. Mrs. Kewbury resisted the
claius en- the following grounds; she had
on Monday desired the plaintiff to pro-
vide a light supper, for herself, Mrs.
n. and friends, against their return
from the .yceum Theatre. On her re-
turn she found the table and sidebOara
decorated with "a lighted candles; on
the table were three covered dishes, Of
WHICH one contained a thin slice Of ham,
another d similar slice Of beef, and a
third some roasted potatoes. There were
two decanfers, one with lemonade, and
tie other containing toast and water.
For this mlisapplicaii0n Of the money g.
ven to protide a supper, Mrs. y. concei-
yctI she was entitled to detain four shil-
Iines The Commissioners having decid-
cd that the maid servant had provided
4 lliisl.t supper, as she was ordered, Mrs.
N. paid back the money with costs.
FLOWERS.
! n aeEers that npep and shut, the
.a,ase resides not III the corolla, but IA