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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-06
Mas COMMITTED

yIyO the Jail for the County of Alexandria, D. C. on
the 9th of March, 1881, as a runaway, negro
woman who says her name IS
REBECCA.
She appears to be about 40 years of age, feet 10
inches high She says that she belongs to Mr. John
McGar. of ST. Mary's County, Maryland and has been
living in the District foe upwards Of two years The
owner is therefore requested to come forward rove
property pay charges, and take her away otherwise
she will be disposed Of to the highest bid Ter, on the
FIRST av of Jiy nsr 1881, at the Jail of this County,
as she has been advertised before this, sgreeaby 10
law. U. SCOii,
DEPUTY Marshal and Jaior for the County of A,exan
sDr lS-2aw Il StJuy dria, ID u
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-06
For Sale OF Barter,

VlIE LOT nearly opposite the late dwelling mouse
ofNr. lanes Keith sen. deceased eighty eight
feet ON water street, extending east to Union street
s,so. the LOT and WHARF commencing at the corner
of wilkes and Union Streets fronting on the latter Sc
venty-eght feet and extending east INTO the RIVER SUD-
;ec each To ground rent of thirtytwo dollars and
EEinety.two cents Tbs property will he exchanged
for comfortable dwelling house, eligbly situated:
Applyto u H. SINFUL
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-06
Posr OFFICE, New YoRx CITr,
March l9, 1897. )

Mesrs Maynard u hoys
Gentlemen: In answer to your estrespecung the
ink that has been used in this Office state with plea,
sure that your writing ink is much approved OF, and
recommend as first article to every one who Is
DESTROYS Of using good black writing ink am, gen.
tlemen, your most obedent servant,
THEoDoRUs BAILEY, Postmaster
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-06
Cabinet Chair, and Sofa Manutac.
tOrY.

Cabinet ,Chalr, ana oOIa ManuIaC-
tory.
lanes GREEN Cabinet maker, -haso n hand and
% will constantly keep at his old stand on Royal.
st., Alexandria e at the ofl0th st., Pennsyl
vana, Avenue Washington-a general assortment OF
the mostfashionable and durable Furniture which he
will warrant equal superior in quality, to any
ever ofleredi the misunderstanding part, Of
Grecian, winged and plain wardrobes
Gothic, pedests enda and plain sideb0ards
Ditto, with eelarettsand marb lie slabs
French and plain bureaus
Dressing do with mirrors
Ladies and Gentlemens secretariesand book case
Pier@ableswith marble and mahogany tops
Pillerandcsw lining, brea kfast and card tables
Plai do do do do do
Ladies ork stand
Shaving sndcandle do
Wash stand swi tn mar and mahoganytops
Grecian Sofas
Mahogany chairs
Music tools, ,idetts cribs &C radles
Portable writing desksac
With ageneral lssortmentof bedsteads ofrichly
carved mahogany, maple and stained woods, all of
which will be sodaslow for cash they can be pur
chased ofthesameq quality atany ,ther ma ufactory
n the Union. ALSO,
An,ssortment of StDomingoan and Bay o! -.nduras
Mahogany, part of which is suitable for Mndrails
steam sawed curl and shaded veneers, copal var.
nish ofasuperior quality, sackg bottoms, cords, &c.
TJaNiNi AND CARVING,
Handsomely xecuted NAV
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-06
The stage tOr hynchburg

VIII, hereafter, leave n
T:S-Ss@zAplace at hsfpas, P N, preeis
&HEStS1TH on Tuesdays, Thursdays. and d
Re,urnng, vii! leave Yarrenton at 4 ciIca
A NJ; thus making the drive firm tia, place slno1
entirely in the day time For the accommodates
he citizens ofthis place and the public generally, ].
has f,,.ned a connection with one Of the Bsltnv
lines. Whereby passengers taking seats at the Bar
A. Neyton's Ffaraiin House viii secure their SCI
through to Baltimore, stsge will be in readiness
the wharf at Washington to take the pa sengen /.
mediately on
The subscriber tenders his thanks to the publ: I,
the very liberal patronage he has heretofore rece
and promises that every effort shall be made d,sn.
its continuance. WN. SAllE
anr l6-dtf
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-06
AssessoYs' Notice.

vVyHE Undersigned intend forthwith to assess and
lue the taxable ofcpsrty ofthe citizens and Others
of the Town. and respectfully request their aid, as fa
as the annexed laws require, that The same may b.
equalized as near rs possible,
GEO. DilNKER,
WI XEATON,
Alexandra, 2lst March, 1881 Assessors.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-06
Section 4 of La,o passed Nareh, 1851.

"Bei further enacted, That the assessors be, and
they are hereby, authorized to require from every
er or possessor ofhousehod furniture kept for use
account of its aggregate value at fair market price,
at the time Of rendering such accounts and list
of all ground rents which may be payable to such per-
m or persons; and any such person persons re-
CURED and after being informed of the provisions of
this section, refusing to render such account such
list Of ground rents or to give such information to the
assessors may enable them to make such valuation
on such list of ground rents he, she. or they, Of
Tending, shall forfeit and pay the Of twenty dol
ars and in cases where the have cause to
suspect they have not received fair estimate of urn
ture list of ground rents such correct Information
as may enable them to make fair valuation of furni
ture or list oground rents, they shall the value
of such furniture list of ground rents, according
the best of their knowledge and judgment; and should
the person assessed deem him herself aggrieyed
he or she shall have right OF appeal to the Common
Council"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-06

BANK OF MICHIGAN, DETROIT, July S, 1850.
We have used ink prepared from Messrs Maynard
e. Nove, Ink Pocaer, for several years past and are
quite satisfied with it. 1t flows easily from the pen,
and has briancy and permanency of color which are
not commonly found in otherm
C.. G.. TROwBRIDGE, Cashier
Sold by the manufacturers Boston, and by booksel-
lers satoners hardware merchants, and traders gene.
rally throughout the United States.
aDr 1l-law6m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-06
Mas COMMITTED

rXN) the Jail for the County Ut Alexandria, ID c. on
il the 9TH of March, 1851, runaway, negro
man who says his name is
GEORGE POTTER.
He appears TO be about IS years ofage feet inches
high stout and well made He says he free, and his
native place is Newbern, Craven County, North Caro-
hna aud left there and t, Mississippi River about
40 miles below New Orleans, and there shipped on
board of the Brig Gonfucus. Capt Drummond. for :he
port of Alexandria, where he apprehended.
The owner, if any. is requested to come and prove
him to be his property, pay charges and take him
away, otherwise he will be disposed of to the highest
bidder on the first day Of Jsty acct 1851. at the Jail OF
this County, as he has been advertised before this,
spreesbly to law C. SCOTT,
Deputy Marshal and Jalor for the County of Alexan
apr is-2awtIJy dria, ID C.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-06
L" Economy the surest Road 10 WEAL1A'
Renovating and Coat Dressing.

yu1ue subscriber returns his thanks to his friends and
the public for the liberal announcement he has
received and informs them that he still continues to
clean and dress Cloth Coats Psntaoons' &c OF all CO.
n.s On an entire new plan and without injury to the
.bsne If the collars, &C Spots, grease SC removed
and the original gloss restored to the cloths and should
he fail in giving satisfaction. charge will be made
The work can be left with Mr. j. w. Smith. at Mr. s.
Isaac,s raor;nr Establishment. King street, or with
the Subscriber at Mr. Green's Chair Factory, opposite
Newtons Franklin House Hotel
Repairing attended to- a. LAhNoNp'
apr 6-2awtf
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-06
To Grocers and Merchants

TO UrOCSFS NStV SAcKONtHVo'
| wish to Rent the
,sFs'ag, DWELLING AND STORE HOUSE,
Sc SSi and buildings attached to them. at POMON
g - KEY WARE HOUSE, on Pomonkey Greek,
about fifteen miles below Alexandria The buildings
have ias, been repaired if desirable, lot OF ground
containing about rs 80 acres ofnew land, Will be at
tsched to them This of the best situations in the
country for Grocery Store. joined to supply ofpro'
perry assorted Dry Goods. very profitable business
Away has been done and still can be done there
small Lumber Yard, &c might also be connected
with great profit to the business the inhabitants.
for ten and fifteen miles around, at this time purchase
all such articles within the District of Columbia or Bal
tmore and receive them at aheaYy freight of 20 cents
per 100 feet at the landing, proposed to be rented
To the merchant of small or large capital this
can he renderedvery profitable, and 10 good tenant
will rent it UPON the most moderate terms.
dec o-2awtf WI L. BRENT.
PnmnnkeY. Charles Co. Md.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-06
Notice.

The new Line of Mail 8,
ENM1AAges from Alexandria, D !.
&EaF2fER Winchester Va via Iee.S.,
Snickersville, and Ra,t!c,oy, Y
commenced running, and will leave A. Nev,,s
Franklin House at Il o'clock, A ii. on every ~,
"Wednesday and Friday.
THOMAS s. BLACRBUEy
apr 19-ttf Agent for Stockton < S,oI.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-06
MAYNARD & MOVES
Jnk Powder IL AiQuia INK

,N18I8 the manufac urers determined to furnish tre
/ American public with Ink Po,rder and mr. wIncn
should satisfy those who apply it to the most import
ant uses in banks, public Offices, schools, &c and sue
,eded most fully, as the following testimonials VIII
shows 49,
Boston. June Is, 1850
Messrs Maynard . Noyes:
Gen,leme: Having used your about screen years.
have the pleasure to inform YOU that i, FULLY answers
INV expectations; and from the appearance Of the re-
cords in my office, satisfied that it is superior 70
any have ever used. II flows WELL and gives beau
tful permanent black Yours respectfully,
HEsKY ALLINB.
CahsHInE BANK, KEENE, N. IL
January l, 1851.
Nessrs Maynard e Noyes
Gentlemen: Yours of Dec. 81 was duly receved: III
reply to which briefly state that have used the INK
powder manufactured by you, and no other for more
than ten years last past think 1t makes the oe nk
I ever used, and while the quality remains pure,
shall not think Of looking for any other kind Yours
respectfully, N'DASA' Cas"'ef'
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-06
70 Rent,

49, That ELIGIBLE STAND for bust
3TEaf ness at the corner OF King and Pitt streets
81 81 now occupied by Thomas Jacobs, Posses
S7v. 81 sion given on the 18Th of April. Apply to
mar 26 s. u. & 6 II. JANNEY.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-06
For Rent.

E0r Nent,
ak That commo lous three story
&&TSN4 DWELLING HOUSE,
la III at the corner of Cameron and Fairfax
Al22E streets, late in the occupancy of Miss
Ashton boarding house. The situation, with e.
gard to health, quiet, &c. is very desirable.
Also Brick Warehouse and Store at the intersec.
ton of Union and Cameron Streets formerly used by Mr.
Maurice Herbert This is eligible stand for n.
gagged in the Comm sson business storage. Pc ~es
sion given Immediately. Enquire at this Office.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-06
PArnIorIc BANK, WASHINGTON CITY,
April 10, 1924. )

April 10, 1874.
MessrS. Maynard Z Noyes.
Gentlemen: For the last year have been using
yLur black ink; have been much pleased with it, and
have no hesitation in recommending it to all who are
DESTROYS of givng permnnency to their writing.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-06
n. @. Molasses and Pork

an HHDS. New Orleans Molasses
~ Is bbls. prime Pork, N. York City inspection
Landing from schooner Decatur, Powell, for sale by
apr 2-(W. R) LINDSAY, HILL & Co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-06
SALES AT AUCTION.
Hand for sale.


an the premises a. the public auctions on the second
~ Wednesday, The 9Th Of June ntrt my
TRACT OF LAND
in Ioudouu County, Virginia, with the Furniture, the
S-> stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, and
0Y3TM Hogs rhe trac, consists of rather more
MN than 2u00 acres is advantageously stuat-
ExMze<lC Din very healthy country. about 81 miles
from Washington and Alexsndria, and is OF good qua.
lily; Little River passes through the middle OF IT, on
which there are about $50 acres of excellent meadow
land in different lots most (which now in timothy
1t may be divided into three four farms, to SUIT the
purchasers In the centrei is large and very commo
s.,s-. dlous Brick Dwelling House, with all the
ssSEA other Buildings necessary for the accommo'
asA da,ion of large family and likewise tor ser;
49, wants, laborers, &c. several OF which are OF
brick There is also Grist and Saw M on the tract.
At the upper end, and adjoining the turnpike Leading
to Alexandria and the City, there Is a comfor'ape
Frame Dwelling, with good Barn, and some o'ner
accommodations At the lower end there IS lkewise
house that nav accommodate small family Inc
stock of each class is .merous the sheep are gene
rally of the merino race. :, :.
4 credit Of one. two, and three yeas. psyaeiS IN
equal instruments, with interests will be given r the
land and one for the stock, ample security beng 81
ven for the punctusl payment Those to whom am
indebted will be allowed credit for any property they
nav purchase to the full amount of the sums due, ana
on fair conditions.
Not being able, on account of my weak state OF
health, to conduct the sale myself have given full
power to my son-in law, Samuel l.. Gouverneur, and
my nephew, James Monroe. junior. to perform this
service for which have vested the property IN them
In the event of SALE they have power to make every
other arrangement which circumstances may require
mar 2o-3w JAMES MONROE
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-06
Cash for Negroes.

WTE wish to purchase one hundred and my . nd
w Negroes, of both sexes, from IL to - w. .,;oo.
age, field hands, also mechanics OF every dese. n,
Persons wishing to sell would do well 10 CIV IL
call, as we are determined to give higher P'.,f.,
slaves than any purchasers who are or may ne''
be in this market, and no certificates required u ~
at all times be found at our residence west end DUKE
street, Alexandra, d. C. ,r,prp
apr ~ FRANKLIN AhAf''
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-06

Notice
THO mllers and farmers sending Flou: by water from
l. the upper counties of Virginia and Maryland
monty called Hooes offers his services as q Factor for
the sale of Flour from the boats, or if requested will
store each mill brand separately, and when orders for
selling are received will remit proceeds as owners
may direct. Charges moderate.
mar 81 THOs. VOWEL.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-06

nN,h premises at the public auction; on the second
- Wednesday, he8th Of June mat. my
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-06

TJ1NiNi AND arriving,
handsomely executed ma
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-06
yOMn u. MandeN

c,ns.op Fairfax Co. Va iune27.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-06

vIlHE subscriber respectfully informs his irieMas a"u
i the pablo, that he has removed ms estse,snne
next door to the Franklin House Hotel .sw
below his old stand; where he continues 10 carry y"
Litchfield enquirer., 1831-09-29
NOTICE.

y% NOTICE. T1HE Court of Probate for the District of IL Litchfeld has limited six months from the publication hereof for the creditors of the estate of CALVIN WOODIN, late of Harwinton. deceased, represented in- solvent, to exhibit their claims to the subscrI- bers. duly appointed Commissioners thereon: And we hereby give notice that we will attend to receive and examine said claims at the late dwelling house of the deceased. on the third Mondays of December and February next, at one o'clock P. M. on each of said days.
 ABiJAH WEBSTER,
 JONATHAN ROSTER, COm"s'rs.
 JEREMIAH HOLT,
 All persons indebted to said estate are re- uuested to make immediate payment to the subscribers.
 NEWTON WooDTN, AJm,r.
 URrAH HOPKINS, a""'"' Haracinton. Sept. l. 1881 IA
Litchfield enquirer., 1831-09-29
Morning Courier < Neso- York

YNHE Morning Courier & New-York Enquirer IS
 1 published by JAS. WATSON WEBB & to: 'n the city ofNew York, daily and semsOeekly, on hne pa per of the largest size. In its Politics IS purely Democratic,-adhering to the principles and usages Of the Republican Parry, and advocating the re-elec' tiOn of Gen. Jackson to the Presidency Its columns are alike devoted to Foreign and Domestic !nteiIl- gence, Morals, Literature, and the Fine Arts. In Morals however, does not act upon the creed oi Fa
 natcs Bgots, but the contrary, Incucaes those principles of morality and religion only, winch are the fruit of which is tolerance and brothery affection
 instead of" persecution for opinion sake." All Big ots Fanatics, opposers of Sunday Mails, and Church hSpoersy and acf fearsssy exposed
 In consequence of the other Daily Papers m New
 York, determining not to board vessels and receive their news on Sunday; the Publishers of the Courier & Enquirer have lately invested nearly $4OOO m separate News Establishment" the support of which will add about 900 their annual expenses Yes sells from Europe will be boarded at sea, long before through the country with more than ordinary despatch In mourning this heavy increase ot expenditure, the ProPretors look for remuneration to all who feel an interest in the affairs of the Old World and if they have properly estimated the popular feeling in rea ton to this natter they will be efficiently sustainedin the course they have adopted. which their Editorial Department is conducted. It may be stated however, that Assistant Editors and Reporters employed at liberal salaries and 1.-the Commercial, Political, Literary, Foreign and Domes- tic News were not at least equal to any other Journal i, would scarcely have acquired in the short period of five years greater daily circulation than any other paper in America! Yet such is the fact, and at this moment the Courier & Enquirer circuates daily in the city of New-York more than one hundred per cent more papers than any of its co.emporaries.
 Daily papers sent out of the city, are not printed until o'clock P. M., when all the News received by the morning Mails, by Foreign arrivals, are insert. ed in Second Edaion-so that the Daily Subscribers in the country, literally receive Morning and Eve. collecting Sunday, it follows of course that the news by all foreg. arrivals on that h day. will Up. be
 A Price Current and Review of the Market will be published weekly and the Second Edition . will al. of our market. Whatever appears in the Daily Paper, will of course also be published in the SemiWeekly. S4 per annnm, paya6Ie i1 Gdranee.
 N. B. All Post-Masters who have no objections to ,ct Agents, are requested to receive subscrp-
 ions and remit the money at tho risk of the Publish. srs the time ofOrdering the paper. It expected hat they will retain in their hands 10 per cent of the amount received, a remuneration for their trouble
 New. York, Sept. 1st, 1881. 15
Litchfield enquirer., 1831-09-29

The Georgia Journal, in republishing an article dissuading ministers from the use of oftobacco, says---" We have an old friend who asserts as follows: If I wur a gal, I'd sooner bWss bear than one of your tobacco ch0scers.'"
Litchfield enquirer., 1831-09-29

THINKING ALCUD.-There are many persons who have contracted habit of ut-
Litchfield enquirer., 1831-09-29
Collectors Notice.

THE residents and nOn-resiQents who arc IL liable to pay taxes in the town of Salis- bury, are hereby notified that the subscriber has received warrants to collect town tax of five cents on the dollar on the assessment list for 1880, and a state tax of one cent on the dollar; and will meet them at the following times and places 10 receive said taxes, viz at Milo Barnum's tavern on Thursday the 9th day of October next, from to 12 o'clock A. M.; at John Ensigns inn from to P. M. on said day; and at the store of Robert Ball on Friday the 7th of October, from o'clock to l2 A. M. and at the store of Sterling, Cha pin g. Go. from to o'clock P. M. OB said day; and at the store on Mount Riga on Sat urday the 8th day of October, from to l2 o'clock A. M. All persons who neglect this notice may expect to pay such fees as the law allows.
 GARRA AVERILL:; Collector.
 S0lisbuvr, Sept. 6, 1881 14
Litchfield enquirer., 1831-09-29
COllectOr's Notice.

A IL persons liable to pay taxes in the town "A of Washington on the List of 1880. are hereby notified that the subscriber will attend to receive the State and Town Taxes at inc store of Daniel B. Brinsmade, on Thursday the asth day of September, from 2 o'clock until o'clock P. M. ofsaid day. Also at the store of the late firm of Byington & Sperry. in New Preston, on Friday the SOth day of instant September, from o'clock un;i! 12 at noon. Also at Judson & Whittlesey's store on said day, from o'clock until PM.
 N. B. The conditions of collecting are such that if not settled on said days, fees will be required for collecting immediately without fail. .....-..
 DANIEL c. PLATT, Collector.
 Washington, Sept. 2, 1881 *14
Litchfield enquirer., 1831-09-29
NOTICE.

NOTICE. VNHE Hon. Court of Probate for the Dis 1- trict of Litchfeld has limited and allow ed SIX months from the date hereof for the creditors of the estate of
 Col. JOHN A. SEDGWICK, late ot Cornwall, in said district, deceased, to exhibit their claims against said estate for set !,emcnt. All persons nrglecting to present tne'r claims within said time will be debarred recovery.
 NANCY SEDGwIcK, Erecutrir. ALBERT SEDGwICK, ErecutOr. Corn0all, Sept. 9, 1881 14
Litchfield enquirer., 1831-09-29
POETRY.
aTANZAs,
BY MRS. HARRIET HfUzzY.

BY MRS. HARRIET MUzzX. Doubt when radiant smiles arc shining Doubt, when cIasping hands arc twining- Doubt, when honied words are flowing Doubt, when bluShes warm are glowing But never doubt that TRUTH sincere That glistons in the starting tear. Doubt, when mirthful tones invite thee- Doubt when gayest hopes delight thee Doubt, whate'er is fondest, iairest- Doubt whats'er is brightest, rarest-
 But never doubt that TRUTH can live In hearts that suffer--and forgive.
Litchfield enquirer., 1831-09-29

At Court cf Probate holden at Salisbury, in
 the District cf Sharon, on fhe 5th day of
 September, 4. D. 1881, upon the EstGte cf
 RUFUs R. DEMlNe. late cf Canaan, deed. TNHE administrator represents the estate II iDsolvent, and prays the appointment of Commissioners thereon: Whereupon. order ed, that Commissioners to receive, examine. and adjust the claims of the creditors of said estate. he appointed at the Probate Office in Salisbury, on the 4th day, of October, 1881, at nine o'clock in the forenoon And that all persons interested in said estate may be no- tifed thereof the administrator will cause this order to be published in a newspaper printed in Litch6eld. and post copy thereof in two or more places in said Canaan.
 A true copy of record.
 ! IA SAMUEL CHURCH, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1831-09-29
NOTICE.

, NOTICE.
 THE cOpartnership heretofore existing be- II tween the subscribers, under the firm of N. & H. NORTON, is dissolved by mutual a. greemcnt. All the unsettled business of the above firm will be attended to by Horace Nor ton. NORMAN NORTON,
 HORACE NORTON. GOShen, Sept. Is, 1881
 N. B. The business will in future be con- ducted by the subscribers, under the firm of
 NORTON & HENDERSON, who intend keeping general assortment of
 GOOD g, and to sell upon such terms as will give satis- faction, for cash or most kinds of country pro- duce. HORACE NORTON, 14 JAMES HENDERSON.
Litchfield enquirer., 1831-09-29

Dr. Abernethy.-The late Dr.. Aberne- thy would never permit his patients to talk much. He could not succeed in silencing a loquacious old lady, but by the following expedient :-" Put out your tongue, mad- am." The lady complied. "Now keep it there till have done talking"