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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-13
For Sale or Exchange
E"R property in or near the District
81 of Columbia.
4 Plantation,

Il Plantation,
in rich aud flnu,iShiag part of ken1uc-
XIV, rear Louisville, ~ the Ohio. The
Tact contains shout $50 acres, mostly
strong rich Land, 50 or 40 OF which are
cleared, and under partial improvement,
The resi- in timber. This land Is well
calculatsd for the culr1re Of tobacco,
hemp. corn. wheat and flax, part o' 1t be-
inr what is called bottom land, OF deep,
luxurious. and inexhaustible soil, and part
Of it upland There are on the Irac',
cabins. corn cribs, smoke house, &c. III
the usual style of that part OF the coun
try; and within masket shot OF the prin-
cipaI improvement is good mill. The
whole is centrally al advLntagc"uSlysi
tuated on C.ye's creek, branch of salt
river (which is navisable for boats) has-
ing Shcpherdsyil,e on the north, distant
about Is miles, LuuisvilIe on the north
west distant % miles; Springfield and
Beallsburs on the southeast; Bairdsto~n
on the sUuth distant II miles Middle
burg on the east distant s miles; Shelby
vile and Frankfort (the seat o. govern
menO on the northeast distant from the
former - miles and Middleton on the
north distant 90 miles. The country a.
bounds with salt ticks.
The vicinity of this plantation to Lou
isviIle, is consideration Of no small i'm
o,tance, as that town is evidently dcs-
tined to be the great emporium OF the
state. The rapid advance in the price OF
property within few years, already ma
niiests its improvement, prosperity and
wealth.
For further particulars, and for the
terms, which will be Eb:ral, apply BY let
ter or o:herv wise, to the undersigned, at
the City of Washington. Tile indispu
table. The land is now held under Il
general warraDtee.
Bureau for the purchase and sale Of
inds throughout he United Staes.
at Washington City, this lsiday Of
.torsmber, 1877.
JOS. WATSON.
Novrmbar 4. TrS'
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-13

On WedncSddys an Saturdays,
VILE BE OFFERED,
At the Auction Office IN Union street
Between King and Prince
4 N extensive and general assortment
of seasonabie uOuds, OF British
French. German, ln;iia, and Domestic
Manufacture, which will be we'll select
ed, add well worthy the attention d
town and country merchants and others
As the undersigned will be at"ndantly
supplied from the manaiactors and Their
friends in Boston, Ncw yo'S aud Phlia-
lelphia-wh;ch will ~ 10 gentlemen az
opportunity of laying in their goods on as
good terms as they can be IN those cities
taxing into view the difference Vi Ex-
change, etc. etc.
The particular description OF goods
will be advertised in the papers OF the
day.
Ccnsisnments strictly attended to and
liberal ad~ances made if desirable.
John Jackson & TO.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-13
RamiIton's Grand Restorative,

Is recommended q: an invaluable me-
dicine for the speedy relief and rerman-
ent cure OF
Nervous Disorders tFioicpt cramps in
L Lo~as.. Of spirits back tae s'''' ''N
Loss ofappetite ! Indigestion
lmpurity Of hood Melancholy
Hysteric'I affection ] Gout in the stomach
Inward weaknesses ! Pains in The limbs
and debility Relaxa,iohs, etc.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-13
Public Sale.

In pursuance of power Of attorney
from NJ. john Muir, OF London, to
III. subscribe, will be exposed to sac
at public auction, to the highest bidder,
On the 18th dav OF November next,
5 Lots Of Ground,
situated on Duke Fad Pitt streets, near
the re,idence o. M. Thomas Janney.-
The title il indisnutable, and the terms
will be made known on the dav OF sale.
WV HERBERT,
Attorney for John Muir.
ocAohar
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-13
Land fnr Sale

Eff early application is m1d", | will dis.
8 u,'e Of 40) &C es Of the CEDAR
GROVE tract If lani. Thee is surplus
timb,r aaI lire w,ah enough on the part
! plrpoic selling {, pay, with Jndiclous
ma IA &C neat, mare ihlnhalf the purchase
mo2sT, at the price ask. The situation
is healthy, and the land fertile. Cont
gii.y to Market i, also among its advan.
i.res; i. being within less than mile OF
NJ. J,na'hin Jannev's mill, where the
Alexiadria D'icc NAV be had f'r grain.
Persons wishing to purchase will apply
to the slb'criser, residing at Cedar
Grove, ten miles below Alexandria, and
one below Jannej's mill.
sept. % EDHAR NCAtif
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-13
The Genuine Persian Lotion,

So celebrated among the fashionable
Throughout: Eurepe, is IN invaluable cos
metic, perfectly innocent and safe, Tree
from corrosive and repellent minerals.
the basis Of other lotions. md of un-
paraIleled efficacy in removing blenishes
oi the face and skin, lreckles, pimples,
iniiamatory redness, scu.ts. letters, rin.-
worms, sunburns, prickly heat, &c.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-13
A BILL Lease, Wagon and
Horses & Hogs for Sale,

VN7ILL be sod, without reserve, AZ
w public sale, on Saturday The I5'h
November next, at ~ o'clock, Lease
oftwo years aud eight months from The
day OF sale, on a Mil situnte about an e,
cual distance f'om Georgetown, Wash
inston and Alexandria. AID not NOR
than four miles from rither, known H.
thc name of the CENTRE MILL. III
MILL runs two pair Of burr stones, o"e OF
AK feet and the other four feet seve'
inches, and is in good order Tor mer han
and countr, work. Also, sill be ole e''
at The same time, Wasgen and Team
aud Harne, $, q number of Hogs, 4 ma.
nv other articles too Numerous to part1'
sulatize. Term Of sale cash.
A. q B. DYER.
October % dStnwttl5th Nov.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-13
L&'s Ointment for The Itch.

Warranted an inlaIiibIe remedy at one
application. may be used with perfect
safety BY pregnant womer, or on infants
week old. not containing particle Of
mercury o. any dangerous ingredient
whatever, and not accompanied with thar
tormcuting smart which attends the az.
piiCati0n VI other remedies.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-13
10 Let,

1.-TWO Brick WAREHOUSES, sta
ate at the Intersection of King and
Colu, nbus-streets, well calculated for the
Dry Good, Grocery, or Flour Business
For terms enquire OF
w II. nUNDAS.
septembe- ~ dlwtu'hSt
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-13
i}Oit,nU Cloths.

EN!lE subscriber has this day receive
z cd, a large and elegant assort-
nentof Boiling Cloths. of superlorQua-
lity, which will be offered for sale at the
store OF Messrs. Butts 4 Cawood, King
street, Alex'a, where he intends keeping
a complete ass ortment in FrTURE.
Sept. S AMOS ALEXANDER.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-13
For Sale,

4 STRONG healthy NEGRO MAN,
N believed to be from thirty to thirty
five years of age. He has for a few
years past wurkcd under the direction
Of an experienced greenhouse gardner.
Amply to NoBLEr HERBERT, Esq. lex
andria. August
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-13
Twenty Dollars Reward.

EsiN AWAY from William Calf,
10, near Fredericktown, on the Ian
cater roa... in hp last, Negro Wo-
man, named JULIET, about so years Of
aye, 5 feet high, las lost several Of her
upper fore teeth, speaks quick y sharp
says sh, was sold BY Mr.. Da by, OF
Annc-AvundcI county, to some Georgia
traders ~hom she lef near Richmond,
Va. and was lodged in Fredsricktown
jeil, from whence she was sold for her
iail Tees, 4 pn"chased by John p. Thomp-
son, and by him sold to William Gait
It i supposed she is now lurking about
the district Of Columbia or its vicinity
Ehe above reward vii! be paid for appre-
lendius lad securing her SO that get
her. ia MES UALl.
Alexandria. Oct. 3
n. 3 Masters Of vessels and others
re forewagned against carrying Oh said
ruuaway
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-13
ALEXANDRIA, Nov. /, 1917.

HLEAs NbhtAt -'''' - 'S'''
~.yTAS committed to the laIl OF this
" county, as runaway, Il Negro
nan; he says his n.me is LEWIS, aud
that he was bought from Mrs. Hannah
Brook, of Germantown, few miles t'oH
Fauqaier Court House. Virginia, BY ca
r,iina trader, that he ran away from him
at SEINE RIVER, with Z others, that the e
were q traders VI company, AID that
hey had several other slaves and two
covered Wagons. He is about % years
If age. $ ieeI 7 inches kigh-has Oh a
Ia brown coat and pair OF mixed
blue and white trowsers.- The owner is
requested to come aud prove his proper
ty, pay charges, and take him away, o.
herwise ho will be disposed Ofas the law
directs. JAS. CAMPBELL, Jailor.
November 4 tusn
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-13
A valuable Farm for Sale.

NVlE SUBS ;RIBER will sell, on
z reasonable terms, valuable and
productive iarm Of Go acres, or therea-
tsats-bcing part ofthe lands Of thu late
Richard Brent, lying on Kettle Ran in
the county Of Prince William, IN the
state Of Virginia 30 miles from the Oc-
cn,nan Mi'is-55 niles from AIexan-
d ia. and abou. the same distance from
G.arrc'o " and the City Of Wa hinglon-
Thi, farm lies in the c.atre OF an excel.
liant ueighbsrhood-is handsomely sltu-
atel-abnnlan,ly watered, and has upon
it an ampe propo ton of wood. The
soil is naturally strong, and considera-
bic portion of il has FIR some years past
b.an cultivated according to the most
ayDroved rules of modern hn'bandry-
Possession will be given Oh the first day
of January naxt. The terms anon which
this prosperity will D. sell, will be made
knawu uuon application to George l..
Bent, Of Stafford County. Va. or to the
subscriber living in Alexandra.
JOHN u. SlNMS.
september 6 II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-13
Pators 6 Butcher

9NhVE received, aud offer for sale.
/: an assortment of TEN Pr ATE
STOVES, handsome patterns, fni,hed
complete. 10th mo. .
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-13
HOUSES. LAMBS, &c.
For Rent.

TNItT large and convenient WARE
\ HOUSE, an King street. near the
store occupied by the subscribers. The
terms will be made accommodating. In
me iiate possession can be hal
Oc.. z 4 !. NtNDSVIL!E.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-13
Ramil!on's Essence and Extract Of
Mustard.

A safe and eitectual remedy for acute
and chronic rheumatism, govt, rheumatic
govt, palsy, lgnIbago, numbress, white
swellngs, chi'blairs, sprains, bruises, pain
ia the face aud neck, etc. etc.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-13
Hahn's genuine Eye Water,

A sovereign remedy for all diseases Ok
the eyes. whether the effect Of notnra
weakness or of accident.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-13
Lees Infrllibls .irue and Fsrer DroDs

Lees Infcllibls .igue and Ferer Drops
For the cure of agues, remittent and
intermitten: :evers.
r. At the place Of sale pamphlets
may be bad gratis, describing cures per-
formed by the above medicines: The num-
Der, Importance and responsibility ct
which, fully justify every article Of this
advertisement.
Sold only wholesale and retail, by
JAMES KENNEDY L SON,
september s6 kns-st. AlesartI:s-
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-13
Hahn'S true s. genuine GcrmGa Corn
Plaster.

An in!alib!c remedy for corrs, speedi-
ly removing them root aud branch, with
out giving any pain.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-13
Tooth ache Drops.

The onlyrcmcdy yet discovered which
gives immediate and lasting relief i'll tie
most severe instances.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-13
Potomac Fisheries.

rE7Hi' proprietors & occupiers Of Fish.
& er4es on this river, are requested
20 meet AZ Browns tavern in Alexandra
on the lat Monday in November next, at
the hour ei twelve o'clock, 10 agree upon
mea ures for preventing me destructive
Ell cts of Tide or Gill Nets, which have
leen' unlawfuliv set IN our waters, and
ave within the hiee last seasons ),
n ally le,-ened the number OF shad ano
e. ingS taken al the bes' landing, i i
,rne.t'y and respectfully requested tina
/ interested herein ir"m the mouth q
ne river upwards, viii attend puuctuai.
', that we may p"epa memorials t.
t Legislatures ol Maryland and Nirsi
aia, which are sh 'tly to convene, and
hat we may act in concert III nhateNe
nay be resolved upon, touching matte
of such pubic a. veil as p'iva'e int.
est. MANY CONCERNED.
October so thstu
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-13
SALES, AT VENDUE.

)a every Tuesday and fr'aay'
Will BIZ SGLD.
1t the Vcadac Store, corner OF Prince
and Water Streets,
Drv Coo'Is, Groceries, &c.
Particulars Of which wi! be expressed IN
the bills Of the ,lay.
e. All kind o. goods witch are on
imitation and the prices Of winch are
established, can at any time be viewed
and purchased at III: lowest limitation
,nd prices.
r. G. MAHSTELLEH.
Noynoknr ~
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-13
Description Of Worms. and the ssmp-
toms by 1ohich they are knO1cn.

TOMS ny lVH'cH tHey a'e hHolon'
Worms which iDlest the human body
arc chiefly of four kinds yiz.--rhe Te-
res Or large round worm the Ascari.
des O, small maw-worm the Cucurbi.
TIM or. short fiat white worm and
lastly, the Tgnia or tape-wOrm, so call
ed lrum its resemblance to tape. This
is often many yards long and is. full OF
joints. II is NEST hurt!al and most dill
cult to remove.
Among TIE symptoms attending worms
interchangeable breath, especially il
the morning bad and corrupted gums !;
itching in the nose, and about tie seat !;
commissions, epiIeptic Ills, and sometimes
privahon Of speech: starting and grind
ing of the teeth in sleep irregular appe
tite. sometimes lOathing food add some
times yoracious purglng with Shiny and
fstid stools vomiting; large and hard
belly; pains and sickness at the sto-
mach pains in tie head asd thighs and
lowne,s of spirits slow fever with small
and irregular pulse dry cough: Excess
sive thirst; sometimes pale anu unhealthy
countenancc. ard sometimes tie face bloa-
ted and flushed.
Persons afflicted with any OF the above
symptoms should have immediate re-
course to IIamiltor's Worm Destroying
Lo1enscs, when have been constant,
attended with success in all complaints
similar 10 those above described.
4 dose of this medicine given ,cca-
sionaliy during the warm season. will Of
Iec.uaiIy prevent tie vomitins and pur-
gins of chiIdren'-a dreadful disorder,
which annually destroys thousands o. the
infant part OF our Citizens. 1t is likewise
the miilest and west certain remcd,
knowu. anu has restored to health and
strength great numtcr when in an adj
vanced sage OF this fatal complaint. Par
ticular and plain instructions are given
ios every part 81 the necessary treatnen,
In such cases.
Children generally take this medicine
with eagerne,s; haTing pleasing appear.
ance, and IN agreeable taste.
The Res.ordtire Po1cder for the
Teeth AID Ggms.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-13
sank OF the alley.
Novrmbar 4.

EN!iE commissioners appointed BY the
q last leg lature of Virginia, tore.
ceive Subscriptions for the stock OF the
Bank of the Valley, IN Winchester, take
thi, opportunity 20 inform the public that
they will attend for that purpose on the
fist day of November next, and for ten
davs in succes~inH, in the banking room
of the Bank Of :'inchester, in Virginia.
Books of subscription ~ i'll also be open
ed IN the Same da and continued open
me sam. tine, under the superintendent
Of the commissioners appointed Tor that
purrr.e, Al ,hr following places. viz: In
the towns of Ma~,insbHfg, Charlest 'wn,
Romney, Monre6ell, Woodstock, Lees
burg, and Warrertcn.
Those who visa information respect
ing the d tails or provisions 81 thr char
ter, are referred TO The act OF mcOrpora-
ton, which i, contained in the last acts
OF the Legislature IF this state, and IN the
possession If every magistrate.
The capital stock is uiyidedin!o shar e
of one HUNDRED duliar., and male paya
bic in five in.ialren's Of twenty dIilars
each, The fast at the time Of sub,cii6-
ins, and the remaining four on the fist
day OF January, March, May, and JaIy
nryt
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-13
James Kennedy * Son,
B1DESELLEE.S,
Hamil!on's Worm- destroying Loaer,

cured al immense numOer o. persons OF
both sexes o! every age and in every ST.
tuation, OF various d Sseross complaints
arising trom N0RMS, aud from obstruc.
tions or foulne3s in the stomach and bow
els.
This medicine bears no analogy what
ever to others Of similar titles So com.
monty complained OF as operating with
violence: on the contrary particular
excellence OF this remedy is its being
suited to every age and constitution. II
contains nothing but WHAT'S perfectly IL
noccnt = is SO mild in its operation that 1t
cannot ipjure the most delicate pregnant
.adv or the tcnderest infant of week old
.houlI no worms exist 10 the body; bat
viii without pain or gripping cleanse the
stsmach and bowels Of whatever is lou'
or offensive. and thereby prevent the PIE
daction Of worms and many Eata! dis
orders. The lezenges are particular,
etlicacious in carrying oil all gross hu-
mours and eruptions, lcverish and bilious
complaints, and are the safest and mild
est purgatiye that can be used on any
OCCASION.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-13
SalCS 1t huCtiOt.

Nnver,hnr y
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1817-04-09
PUBLIC SALE
On SATURDAY the 18th day OF .iUNE,
.VX1ILL be fold to the higheft Bidder e
w not Previcaily fold at private iale, my
FIRM
FIRM.

On which ! now refde it contains abou,
80 acres OF Land lying about one and an
half miles from Alexandra, near the new
powder houie on it is comfortable Dwell
ling Houfe, and necefIary out -houies with
an apple and peach orchard, an excellent
garden, about i've acres in timothy. about
ten more iuitable for meadow, upwards OF
40 in wheat and rye, and about ! in clever
all OF which looks very promiGng. This
land is we'll watered, it has feveral iprin.s
on 1t iurpalled by none in the dilfrid: and
tor health believe it TO be the heaithief in
the Deighborhood, having neither chills
nor fevers in my family Gnce owned II
(about S years. land for beauty, exceeded
by none it lies on ridge, half a mile in
view OF Alexandra and the river Potomac I;
1t is divided into two fields, which is well
calculated for two farms, about 40 acres
each. will divide it in fmall lots 10 init
purct1afers. Platter acts upon this land
beyond exprellion, my laR YEARS. crop ave
ragged from S to 40 bufhels per acre. This
place would fuit any gentleman in town
who wifhes to keep clear of market and
doctors books. Or any poor man who has
to live by indufry there is hay, clover
and itraw enough for II or 40 cows, which
IS Prchtable when properly managed. Poi.
FELTON, can be given immediately. 1t can
be fold OH very long credit.
GEO. ATKINSON.
March IL.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1817-04-09
THE SUBSCRIBER,

AfAS Store, on Cameron srreef, ohto.
size The Market,
In addition to his former stock of Ii.
quors, Wines, Teas, Groceries Sc. &c.
has Just received
IS hhds. Pennfyivania Rye Whitley
Which, with tie articles above are offered
for sale.
In few days his store on the fecond floor
will be complete where nc now offers for fale
a general ahortment Of Plain and cut Glals.
China, DELPHI, and Queens Ware, &c. &c.
Tea Trays and Walters, Bread and Knife
Trays, great variety, fome of them very
elegant Hrft quality Britannia Ware in
ietts complete Cruet Itands, variety
Copper Block Tin and Iron timed Tea
Kettles Coffee Mills, Iron-t inned Skillets.
all fizes; Bell metal Prelerving pans. Bel
lows, American and Britifll; Chafing Din
es; Gridirons, Frying pans, Coal hods with
iltters, Coal boxes, Shovels, &c. Brufhes.
all kinds German Looking -glaGes, Snuff
and Tobacco Boxes, variety plated can.
dle-fticks, fome of them elegant Make,
Baikets, &c. with great variety Of Other
articles too numerous TO mention, all O. !:
which will be fold on moderate and accomo.
dating terms. VIM, DUNLAP
Sept. 10.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1817-04-09
IS DOLLARS REWARD

I'D AN AWAY from the subscrib,
kG living 10 Alexandra, ID C. o;
l"c l4ih Of July, 1916, GEORGI
PURDY, an apprentice 10 the Hous,
Carpenters business, aged between |!
I'D and 20 years, we'll made, bc,wet
$ feet 10 inches, end feet high. n.
ok with him blue cloth coat, lou
Ir PaDtaIoons, two short jackets, fou.
irts, three pair cotton Stockings, Nv,
pair ti1e shoes, one beaver hal, an,
'ndkerchiefs Of different kinds.
= u give rs dollars for securing him In
ny Jail or workbouse. so that ! ma,
:et him again. If more than 100 MI.
rom the district, and Ten it within ,r,
district, and If in the same propor,,f,.
1r any intermediate distance. Sal.
runaway embarked at Richmond, V
about the 10Th Of August last, for B
on, buI have reason 10 believe ne
"ow IN the town Of Petersburg, Va. II
consIables and police Of which plac
VIII pay particular attention to this mr.
zee also employers and all masters
ut vessels arc fofwarned from harbo,
az or employing said Purdy. as ii
dw will be strictly enforced.
SAMUEL BARTLE
April4.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1817-04-09
POETRY.
THE TURBoT-A TILE.

Aord Endless, walking TO the Hall,
saw little turbot on a STALL. 4E.a
How much dye ask, friend, for this fish p
wo su'ncas, siI.--Two guineasi pish =
He paused, he thought, /" Two guinea,
Sew Ash to. day, sir''-"Come take
Pounds ~ ~
q" Send tnp quick to Bedford. square.
Herc'sapound note ;-now mind, when
a there, -.
Ask tor orc pound, and say that's d.
I" Ny lady's,ccOnomical.''
The FISH was sent, nay lady fi,oaaht i,
& Siperliaous, but-my Lord had bo,,ybt 4,
she Paid one pound, and cried, Cd ratit I,
yer Gould roithink the fish dear ,atit.
Knock announces Lady latter.
Como Tor an hour to SIT and chatter:
Al ienSih-.' My darling lady K.
I'm so distressed-you knew Lord IT.
- Cam, dine without fish, and 'tis funny.
" IheFe'sn one'to-day for love or money !"
+" Bless u.s. cried lady E. I" two hours
sl paA utthifsy shillings for il,
fo''d say twas dirt chesp IT YOU saw it,
The bargain struck-cssh paid-fsh gone,
My Lord and dinner came anon.
lie stared to see my Lady smile,
Twas what he had not seen some while
There was hash'd beef; and leeks boat full
V But Turbot none-my Lord looked doubt.
3 ~ full.
s. My dear-i think, no fish come ,"
There is love-leave the room. Iobp
muml
"a sold the fish you silly man,
q make a bargain when can;
" The tish which cost us shillings twenty,
sold for thirty Ito content ye-
For one pound ten to Lady latter
SIord how you stare why, what's til,
My Lordstared wide with both hi. ewes
Down knife and fork dropped with surprise
% For one pound ten TO Lady latter ii
If she was Hat rna'am YOU were Hatter,
Two pounds the turbot cost-tis true
OneiPound paid, and one pound you.o
" Two Poundsl good Heavens1 VIII,
then say,
cit costs one pound !'' g. Nay Ma'am nav,
g said not so--said nought about IL;
So madam you were free to doubt i'll"
Two pounds good heavens who eould
doubt
That theIfsh cost what laid out;
Twould have been madness (you may rate
"In such case TO hesitate"
e'Tis never Madness" he replies.
To doubt, doubt my very ewes.
Had you but doubted the prime cost,
Ten shillings would not have been lost.
housh you and ell the world NAV rate.
fou see IT'S best to hesitate"