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Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-22
By the President of the U. States.

TN pursuance of law, I, ANDREW JACK. H SON, President of the United States of America, dc hereby declare and make known, that public sales will be held at the undermen- toned Land Offices in the State of ALABA- MA, at the periods designated, for the sale of the LANDS hereinafter mentioned, viz:
 At the Land Office at CAHABA, on the 2d Monday in November next, for the sale of the aforementioned Townships and parts of Townships, viz:
 Township len. of Ranges seUen, eight, Mir- teen ,SeUenteen, eighteen, nineteen and t7venty.
 Township eieUen, of Ranges eight, ,sirteen, seUenteen, eighteen, nineteen and tquenty.
 Part of township eleven, of Ranges 8even and t7velue.
 Township tEoetUe, of Ranges sepen, eieht, eleUen, tzvelue, SeUenteen, tzventy-one, tqven- ty-tzuo, t7venty-three, tzventy four and twen- ty.fve.
 Part oftownship tzveiUe, of Ranges mine and ten.
 Township Thirteen, of Ranges .fourteen, tzventy-one, fzcenty-t7uo, tzuenty-thrce and tzuenty,f2
 Township fourteen, of Ranges tgventy -one,. tzuenty-t4vo and tzoenty-three.
 Township fifteen, of Ranges t4venty-one,, and tzventy-t7vo.
 Township eighteen, of Range t7uenty.
 And at the several Land Offices above mentioned, there will be offered on the first day of sale, such relinquished and reverted lands, within the present limits of those dis tricts, not heretofore exposed to public sale subsequent to their relinquishment or rever- sion to the United States as shall not prior to the 5th July next, have been paid for or re- deemed agreeably to the provisions of the act of Congress, approved on the 21st day of March, 1880, entitled: "An act for the relief of the purchasers of public lands, and for the suppression of fraudulent practices at the pub- lie sales of the lands of the United States;" or | of the act supplementary thereto, approved on the 25th day of February, 1881; excluding, however, from the sale at HUNTSVILLE, the lands granted to the State of Alabama by the act of Congress, approved on the 23d day of May, 1928, entitled: "An act to grant certain relnquished and unappropriated lands to the State of Alabama, for the purpose of improv- ing the navigation of the Tennessee, Coosa, Cahawba, and Black Warrior Rivers"
 And at the same times and places will be exposed to public sale without reserve, all sections or parts of sections, subject to be sold by the United States, situate within the re- spective limits of the aforesaid Land Districts, and within any Township heretofore offered for public sale, which may not have been heretofore exposed to public sale. Lists of the particular tracts of land may be had at the respective Land Offices above named.
 The sales will be kept open for term not exceeding two weeks, and no longer than may be necessary to offer all the tracts intended to be embraced by this proclamation, The lands reserved by law for the use Of schools, or for other purposes, will be excluded from sale. Given under my hand, at the City of Wash- ington, the 25th day of ofMorch, 1881. ANDREW JACKSON. By the President:
 | ELIJAH HAYWARD, Commissioner of the General Land 06ce. ADril o7w0m n
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-22
NEGROES FOR SALE.

A GREEABI.E to an order of the Orphans A Court of Tuscaloosa County, will be sold on Monday the 2d day of January next, at the late residence of William Jemison, deceased, three miles west of Tuscaloosa, the NE GROES (9o in number) belonging to the es- tate of said deceased. These Negroes are generally young and likely. Amongst them are two good Millwrights, House Carpen- ter, with many other valuable Servants, such as Cooks, Weavers, SSc. At the same time and place, will be sold, all the personal pro- perty of said estate.
 Terms of sale will be-On all sums over One Hundred Dollars, three equal annual in stalments, with interest on the two last from 1st of Jannary, 1883. Good securities will be required in all instances.
 R. JEMISON, Jr. ! hd,u,Ys
 R. HENSON, Sen. '-N
 Seht. 10, 1881 24'ts
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-22
Wines and XliuuOrs.

Madeira, Sicily Madeira, Tenneriffe, Lis bon, Mountain, Sweet and Dry Malaga Wines; Marseilles Madeira, Port, Tatilonia and Claret Wines; Champaigne, Malmsey, Muscat and Yin de Grave; French and Spanish Brandy; St. Croix, NewOrleans and Boston Rum; 1; Holland and Philadelphia Gin; Irish, Monon- gahela, Tuscaloosa, and Kentucky Whiskey and Porter. Inscaioosa, Sent. 1881.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-22
UNION HOTEL.

Ns7A> THIS Hotel is situated between the asH Public Square and the Steamboat aEsA Landing, near the Post office. The Eastern, Western, and Tuscaloosa Stage Of fee is kept at this Hotel. We have fittedup our house in such order as to furnish the tra- weller with single or double room. We trust a generous public will give us liberal sup port. JORDAN PETERS, ] Prohrie-
 J. w. FREEMAN, 5tors
 Montgomery, .AkQ. Setlt F. 1881 5w26
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-22
Domestic Piece Goods.

Brown and Bleached Shirtings and Sheet ings, Plaids, Stripes, Checks, Cottonades, Sattinets, Ginghams, Jeans, Bedticks, Negro Shirtings, LinseYs.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-22

NOTICE.-Mr John H. Sommerpille is IN my duly authorized agent to settle and transact the necessary business for closing the affairs of the late frm of J. H. & A. H. Som merville. All those indebted to said firm are required to make payment to MT Sommer- vile or myself. GEO. N. STEWART,
 sept 17 25 .Assignee.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-22
NEW FALL GOOD S.
ANDREWS & BROTHERS

 "AVE just received choice selection of to which they most respectfully invite the at tenton of the ladies. The following are few among the extensive assortment they are now opening, viz:
 Grape de China ofvarous coors Fancy figured French Muslins
 Fancy colored painted Pamerlnes Painted Chintz Musns
 Blk and fancy coored Berages and Gro de Maps Sup. and middling Checked and Corded Muslins Cambric, Jaconet, Null, India, Swiss, and Book Muslins of all qualities.
 Caroline Plaids and Merno Circasslans New Style Fall Ginghams
 large and splendid assortment ofnew style dark Calicoes
 3 cases Ladies' and Misses Constable Bonnets Leghorn and Navarino Bonnets Ladies' new style Open Work Cotton Hose Cotton, Silk and Worsted Hosiery of all qualities Furniture and Cambric Dmlty
 Ladies' new style fancy Gloves and Mtts Sup. fashionable, watered, figured and embroder- ed Belt Ribbons
 Snp and middling quality Linen Cambric Linen Cambric Hdkfs. coored and plain Borders Gold-bordered Areophane Grape Handerchefs Painted Grape Shaws
 Muslin and Lace Insertions and Edgngs Plain and figured white and black Bobinets White and black Lace Veils
 Plain and figured black and fancy Bombazetts 4 splendid assortment of Lace Goods, consisting ot Single double and treble Lace Collars and Capes Lace Fueieers, Crazy James
 Queen Adelaide and Long Tab Lace Caps Lace and Muslin Peerines Together with great variety of fashionable, fancy and staple Dry Goods, which we are determined to sell as low as any house in the State. / ANDREWS & BROTHERS, sept 25 26 N1o. 1. Commercial Rozv.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-22
TO THE PUBLIC.

THE proprietor of the CITY HOTEL E having extensive accommodations of the most pleasant, invites the Public geneally to call with the assurance, that nothing that money or labour can here procure, shall be wanting to render our guests comfortable.- The situation of this establishment is moer convenient to the business generally, than any other house in town, as it in the centre of bu- siness, and elevation of situation, being above any other town, makes the place, on that ac- count, the most clean and salubrious. THE CHARGES. IRE .4S FOLLOWS: Dinner, ,..................... Breakfast or Supper, r,.....".........25 Board per day, .......................6 Board per week.. ............"..3 50 Board per month, .............."..8 % Board and lodging per month, ....11 % Stage passengers charged the same as others Our former customers will please accept our thanks and continue their favors.
 JOHN MEEK. Tuscaloosa, October 8. 28
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-22

Splendid Brick Livery Stable Opened, EONNECTED with the City Hotel, Tus- V caloosa, inferior to none in the State, at which Horses and Carriages will be kept for Sale or Hire on accommodating terms. Also, horses stabled by the year, month, week, day or single feed, and attended in the most skill full and honest manner, and in style that we doubt not will give the fullest satisfaction to our Patrons. Persons wishing to sell Horses or Carriages, will do well to give us an offer, as we shall always be purchasing or exchang- ing in any way that we can suit our patrons and benefit ourselves. Our rates shall always be moderate, and charged to suit to the price of produce. Our price at present is, for keep ing horse, S1 75 per week, &c.
 I'uscaiooSa, October 8. 28
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-22
N. HUGHES.

CORNER OF BROAD AND MARKET STREETS, Has receioed errecent arriUals the oOloing artcle 2AA sacks Liverpool SALT .&9 43 hhds. SUGAR 94 bags COFFEE, 210 bars Sweeds IRON, 100 lbs American Blister STEEL 90 lbs English do do 250 lbs German STEEL 300 lbs NAIL ROD 500 lbs HOOP IRON e7 kegs NAILS (assorted sizes) 95 pieces hcavey Dundee TAGGING 83 coils ROPE 300 lbs TWINE
 20 brls Mess and Prime PORK 25 brls MACKEREL, No. 3 and 3, brls SHAD
 34 brls MOL ASSES 15 brls Loaf SUGAR 20 brls Lump do
 10 brls BACON HAMS Is casks do SIDES g kegs LARD
 15 9brls Tuscaloosa WHISKEY 13 4brls Old Monongahala do F brls New Orleans RUM pipe Holland GIN Is 4casks MALAGA 10 4casks TENERIFFE < 9 casks CLARET E pipe MADEIRA , baskets CHAMPAGNE) ) 1 l tierce RICE
 3 boxes Cayenne PEPPER, in bottles, 3 boxes London MUSTARD 20 boxes 8X1o GLASS 15 boxes 1OX12 do
 boxes 12X14 do 20 boxes SOAP
 3 boxes TOBACCO, (Myre's best) kegsTTOBACCO
 1 ceroon Spanish TOBACCO 15o00 Spanish SEGARS / 3 boxes Cotton CARDS
 3 chests Imperial TEA 25 cadies do do % kegs POWDER
 kegs LEAD
 bags SHOT
 25 lbs LITHERAGE 50 lbs INDIGO
 brls COPPERAS 10 kegs VERDIGRIS 180 kegs WHITE LEAD 10 brls Linseed OIL
 9 brls Spirits TURPEN1INE brl Epson SALTS
 9 brls ALMONDS
 boxes RAISINS
 crates CROCKERY-WARE, ast'd 4 crates BOTTLES
 9 casks HOES
 boxes AXES, (Platt's make,) 90 pair TRACE CHAINS doz Frying PANS
 6 doz SPADES and SHOVELS 3 tons CASTINGS
 cask winter strained OIL 100 pair coarse SHOES
 1 bag SPICE
 3 bags PEPPER
 cases Fur HATS Coffee Mills, Corn Mills; Knives and Forks; 'adlocks; Augers; Shoe Brushes and Black ng; Horse and VarnishBrushes; Plough lines; Shoe Thread; Hand Saw Files; Corn Brooms; Nebster's Spelling Books; Saddles; Demi ons, 8lc. with number of other articles, all If which will be sold wholesale or retail very .ow. May 4 5
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-22

DISSOLUTION OF COPARTNERSHIP. VNHE firm lately composed of J. H. SoM-
 MELVILLE and A. H. SoMMERvILLE, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All those having claims against said firm will pre- sent them to Geo. ~. Stezvart or J. H Som merville for adjustment.
 JOHN H. SOMMERVULE,,
 ALX: H. SOMMERVILLE. Tuscaloosa, Sept. 9, 1881.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-22
COTTON STORAGE.

"HE subscriber is now prepared to store A COTTONin the Warehouse corner of Broad and Pine streets, at 25 cents per bale, during the Cotton season, and will deliver the same on the bank of the river free of charges.
 N. HUGHES.
 N. B. Twill make advances on Cotton stor- ed with me, in Goods at cash prices, or Cash
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-22
COMMISSION BUSINESS.

A LEXANDER POPE & SON continue A- as heretofore the transaction of Commis- sion Business in MOBILE. They tender their services to the Planters and Merchants in the up country generally, in the sale of Cotton, and purchase of Goods; and pro- mise punctual attention to the business which may be confded to them.
 nov 06 10m
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-22
RaggiMg, XroM. &c.

Kentucky and Scotch Bagging, Ealing Rope, Twine, Old Sable and Sweeds Iron assorted; Round and Square Bar Iron; Nail, Hoop and Sheet Iron; English and American Blister Steel; German and Cast do. Cut and Wrought Nails and Spikes, Brads and Sprigs
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-22
GtapIr ait0 :Gallrp Goo0e.

A great variety of Calicoes, ,Ginghams, Mus lns and Prints, Dimities, Diapers, Sheetings, Flannels, Battstes, sup. blue Broad Clothes, Bombazetts, Circassans, Stripes, Nankins, Rouen Casimers, Muslin and Bingham Robes; variety of Cotton, Silk and Fancy Hand kerchiefs; Cashmere, Silk and Cotton Shawls; Cambric and Silk Cravats; Canton and Italian Grapes, Tabby Velvets, Beavertines, Cordo roys; French Linens, Cotton and Linen Drill ling, black Italian Lustng, and Florence Silks; Thread and Bobbinet Laces and Edg- ings; Ladies' and Gentlemen's Silk, Cotton and Worsted Hose and half Hose; Ladies' and Gentlemen's Beaver, Silk, Kid and Hoskn's Gloves; Scarfs, Reticules, Work Baskets; a large assortment of Shell, Mock Shell, and Ivory Combs; great variety of Ribbons; Cologne Water; Fancy Snuff Boxes; Fancy Soap; Beads; Necklaces Waist Buckles Cotton and Silk Umbrellas Mackanaw, Whitney, Dufle and Point Blankets; Feather Fans, Braids, Turkey Red Cotton; Foolscap, Pot and Letter Paper; States, Quills, Spelling Books and Paper HangingS, &lc.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-22
MATTRESSES, AC.

can be furnished with Mat S tresses, Pillows, Tables, Bedsteads, and Desks, on the cheapest terms, opposite the Indian Queen Hotel, forty-fve yards below the State Bank. AUGUSTIN LYNCH. NOTICE-Letters of Administration on. CV the estate of Benjamin Stovall, deceased, having been granted by the Judge of the Coun-, ty Court of the county of Jefferson, to the un-' dersigned. all persons holding claims against the said deceased are hereby notified to pre- sent them for payment within the time pre- scribed by law, or they will be barred; and all those indebted to said deceased are re- quested to make immediate payment.
 JAMES STOVALL, .ddm'r.
 Elyton, Sept. %, 1881 6w27
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-22
Crockery and Glass Ware,

Liverpool, Blue, Brown, Purple and Ena- meled Crockery-ware Cut, Plain, and Press ed Decantcrs; Cut and Plain Plumbers and Wines, Cut and Plain Glass Lamps; Variety of Fruit Dishes.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-22

NOTICE.-Notice is hereby given, that IV all the property, debts, rights and ere dits lately belonging to the firm of J 4. 6 4. K SommerUiile, and each of them, have been transferred by deed of assignment to the un- dersigned as Trustee, for the benefit of their creditors. Therefore, all those having any demands against said firm or either of the partners, will forward them duly authentica- ted without delay for adjustment; and all those indebted to said firm, or either of the parters, are required to settle the same forth with, as the business of said firm must be closed as soon as practicable.
 GEO. N. STEWART.
 Tuscaloosa, Sept. 9, 1881.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-22
SaadAery.

Mems and Women's Saddles; Single and Double end Saddle Bags; Carpet travelling Bags; Snaffle and Curb Brides; Carriage and Dray Whips; Horse Collars, Girths, Circin- gles; Dray Brides, Heads and Rens
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-22
dt1 REWARD.--SToP THE:

DASV THIEF AND RuNAwAY.-A-, bout the first of July, a man by the name of
 Wiliiam bod, who, l understand, lives iR Rockingham county, North Carolina, entic- ed and carried off from my plantation, in Putt nam county, near Cooper's Bridge, negro. man named ELICK, about l9 years old, 6 feet high, dark complicated, and has down. cast look when apoken to. understand he has offered the said negro for sale in North Carolina, where understand he and man by the name of Robert Dalten has had him in possession since he left here,. but being de- tected in his villainy, he was not able to make sale of him, and bod being informed, un- derstand, by the said Dalten, that he was go- ing to be arrested, he has absconded, and ta-- ken with him the said negro. The above reward will be given for bod and the negro, if delivered to me, or 75 Dollars for the ne-e gro, if secured in any safe jail so that get. him again, and 75 Dollars will be given for bod, and all necessary, expenses paid, if de- livered to me in E.atonten, Putnam county, Georgia. ELIZABETH FIELDER.
 N. B. Wm. bod is a tall slim man, light. hair, and bsnds forward in his shoulders.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-22
ROnnets and Mats .

Leghorn, Constable, and Cottage Bonnets; Navarino and Plain Straw do. Beaver, Castor, Rorum and Wool Hats; Palmlcafand Moroc- co Hats; Leather Caps.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-22
Shoes.

Ladies' and Gentlemens' Calf, Seal, Moroc- co and Prunella Shoes and Boots; Mems Stout Kip and Cowskin Shoes and Brogans; Boys, Misses and Children's Shoes and Boots.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-22

NOTICE.-FouR or FIVE JOURNEY IN MEN BOOT and SHOE MAKERS can get constant employmet by applying to
 march 16 50 FOSTER & CONROW.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-22

ENOR their Fall and Winter trade, consist
 \ ing of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, Shoes, Hats, Saddlery, Crockery and Glass Ware, Hardware, Cutlery, Sc. which make their assortment very extensive. They are enabled to sell many articles much lower than the last years prices. The following arti- cles are included in their present stock-
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-22
Groceries.

Loaf and Lump Sugar, Brown Sugar, Mo lasses, Liverpool Ground and Blown Salt, Chewing and Smoking Tobacco, Rice, Bacon, Mackerel, Goldfish, Vinegar, Java, Rio Janei- TO and Havana Coffee; Bar Soap; Sperm. and Tallow Candles, Spanish and American Cigars; Powder, Lead, Shot, White Lead, Linsee ed and Lamp Oil; Spirits Turpentine, Castor Oil, Pepper, Ginger, All Spice, Alum, Indigo, Madder. Copperas, Resin, Glue, Starch, Tea, Chocolate, Chalk, Logwood, Birthstone; Nutmegs, Mace, Cloves, Cassia, Pearl Ashes. Lemon Syrup, Lime Juice, Olive Oil, Stoughton's Bitters, Opodeldoc.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-22
Hardware and Cutlery.

A large assortment of Knives and Forks j;
 Dirk, Pocket and Pen Knives; Razors, Srops,
 Shaving Boxes and Brushes; Scissors, Shears, Sheep Shears, Butcher Knives; Shoemaker's Tools; Carpenters Tools; Shovels and Tongs, Spades, Coal Crates; Blacksmith's Bellows, Anvils, Vices, Hammers, Screw Plates, Bel lows Pipes; Locks of all kinds; Furniture Mountings; Brick and Mastering Trowels; Table and Tea Spoons; Brittania Tea Sets, Tea Trays; variety of Looking Glasses; Hoes, Steelyards; Waffle, Wafer and Grid Irons; Hinges, Socket Shovels, Trace Chains, Log Chains, Scythes and Reap-hooks, Wheat Riddles, Wire and Hair Sieves; Mill, Cross Cut and Hand Saws, Files and Rasps; Cotton, Wool and Horse Cards; Straw Knives, Door Latches and Bolts; Shot Guns, Rife Locks, and Oil Flints; Floor and Hearth Brushes, Clothes and Hair Brushes, Crumb and Shoe Brushes; Pocket Books, Wallets, Silver mounted and common Spectacles; Stirrup Irons, Bridle Bits, and Webbing Sauce Pans; Wagon Boxes, Castings, Fan Mill Wheels, Saw Mill Cranks, Patent Augers, Painted Fails, Keelers, Tin Ware.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-22
HENRY A. SNOW N co.
NEW GOODS

Have the pleasure to notfytheir friends and the public,
 that then harn receired c karge sMppL4 of
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-22

Coffee MlIIs, Corn NIIIIs; knlVes and orKs; Padlocks; Augers; Shoe Brushes and Black ing; Horse and VarnishBrushes; Plough lines; Shoe Thread; Hand Saw Files; Corn Brooms; Webster's Spelling Books; Saddles; Demi- ions, 8lc. with a number of other articles, all of which will be sold wholesale or retail very LOW. May 4 5
The Arkansas advocate., 1831-05-04

and0f tlieirp probable castonlshmsnt Of his shoc-bucklc. But, gentlemen, can as sure you their astonishment would have. bcenquitc as great at Lis shoesd, stockings.
 GuHnAas and ERslzIN F met frequently, and must have locked on each other ! powers with respect. But the egotisln of the English baffister sometimes shook the irislamau philosophy. C:rattan's name was mentioned, and Erskinc casu- ally asked, .sWhat he said of himself29 @Said of hImself,n vas CurraD's aston isled inteueetion, "nothing.n Crattan speak of himself! Why, sir, Henry Grat- tan is q great man. Sir, the torture could not wiring syllable of seifpraise from Grattan--a team of six horses could not drag an opinion of himself out of him. Like all great men, he knows the strength of his reputation, and will never condescend 10 proclaim its march, like the trumpeter to puppet show.-- Sir, he stands on national altar-and 1t is the business of Us inferior men to keep up the fire and incense. You will neversee Grattan stooping to do either the one or the other.''
 CuRRAN objected 10 Lord Byron's talking of himself as q great drawback on his poetry. "Any suhject,a said he, :. but the eternal one of self. ] am weary of knowing once a month the state of any mans hopes or fears, rights or wrongs. should as soon read q re- gister of the weather, the barometer up So many inches to-day, and down so many inches tomorrow. ] feel scepti- cisma all over me at the sight of agonies on paper; things that come as regular and notorious as the full of the moon.- The truth is, his Lordship areeps for the press, and acipes his eyes arith he public"
 Doctor Franklin was once q member of a body in which 1t was contended that ! certain amount of property $50 we tliinls,) should be required to constitute q right to vote. The Doctor was op- posed to it. "To-day," he said, a man may own a iackass, and he is en- titled to vote; but before the next cleo ton comes the jaekass dies. The man, in the mean time, has become more ex- perienced-his knowledge of govern ment and his acquaintance with man. kind are more eAtehsiye-and i.e is therefore, better qualified to make pro- per selection of rulers; but the jaekass is dead, and the man cannot vote. Now. gentlemen. pray inform me in whom is the right of sutfrage--is it in the man or iii the jackass?a
The Arkansas advocate., 1831-05-04
.E.GgNNGyH EFOE,EE.

TESHE subscriber having fitted up large lA and commodious buildings in the Town of Jackson. Lawrence county, respectfully solicits the patronage of travellers, and pledges himselftllat no pains will be spared on lis part, to accommodate all persons who may favor him with their custom. He has good stables, attentive hostlers, and a great quantity of oats, corn, fodder, dr.
 WILLIAM BLACK.
 N. Grass lots for the accommodation of droyers w. E.
 April ], 1881. 5-4m.
The Arkansas advocate., 1831-05-04

Thefollowing is copied fromthe Port land Courier, where it is published as original:-
 Some years since a farmer, not thou sandmiles from this place, was applied to by a limb of the law to purchase COW. 1t was agreed that the lawyer should have the choice of all the farmers COWS for twenty dollars. On the day appoint ed, the lawyercame to make selection; and, entering the barn yard, to examine the COWS Withthe air of one deeply yerscd incowflesh. lIiscogitations were soon in terruptcd by the entry of Hodges wife, What are ou about, Jethro?' says she. Why, I've agreed to let Squire Milyus have one of our cows for 20 dollars, and he's to take his choice.' That's good ono now! do you mean to sell that brin- de COW for twenty dollars? What do you suppose we should do for butter and cheese? Why you're the greatest fool ever lsnewl sell that COW for twen- ty dollars no, no. Old Brindle shan't % 50, I'll set up my authority against that, at the same time driving into the barn an animal Apparently of Pharaoh's lean kind. Now Jethro,' said tho good dame. as she retired to the house. don't you offer to take out that COW, or sell her toany body; do you mind me now. ex- pect you'll sell yourself for | ninepence, if YOU. go on at this rate.
 Milvns' thoughts now turned wholly towards the COW in the barn. Well, sir, what arc you going to do2' sWhy, Squire, l don't lgnow;;i didn't think you'd find that COW out; wish my wife had been in .Ierieho;l expect she'll make q noise if Brindlc goes away. There was q fair bargain betwixt Us, l believe, sir about the cow.asI suppose there was, but t seems as though } ought to have rather more than twenty dollars.-~-