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Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-10-13
90 THE PUBLIC.

FeIlo,c Citi=ens:-1here has been a peti
ton going the rounds TO obtain signatures,
which may possibly he presented 10 some
who have never vet seen ito such, we
would address ourselves, and request them
to examine the SAID petition carefully, weigh
lis merits and dement's, and then act as their
judgment NAV dictate. We are fully per
seaded, aud stand ready to prove, that SAID
pc ,ition contains gross misrepresentation,
and believe that many who signed At did not
exannae its contents The plain state of the
case is this, that ever since the mill dam IN
question became covered with vegetable pro
luchon, it has been notonoos Tor sickness
that in the space OF three years, between 20
and so men, women AND chilarea uied within
sight Of this dam--that ~ 1874 said Jam
was drained by the proprietor and one OF the
residents whs lives on It's nafgin--it was then
proven TO certainty, thai the draining of
Said Dam was moi only possible, bat that there
was ret a spring arasius Oh The bottom OF the
dam that wepld be a loss to the Alill In con
sequence OF draining by neglect OF the
proprietor 10 keep hls part OF the oaok sound,
she water broke through aud the dam became
again covered with water. Let the pubhc
beware of the dangerous example the peu-
ton would establish 1 be time has come
fellow citizens when all such places ought
TO be abateu, where it can DO done without
loss to the owner. ma, be Insulated 10y
the proprietor OF SAID Mill, that he has not
sufficient ground 10 canalv the water to 1t,
without destroying his fall. We can assure
the pubic that the ground may be had on
FAR terms, without the trouble of applying
20 count Tor il. CITIZENS.
Ladies Wanted A paper printed in the
state oil Alabama speaks oil most depiorable
al i alarming scarcity OF young ladies' Eve
7, respectable female, native and stranger.
found ilele is, as soon as possible, hurried 10
the b, neuial altar, The young men are a:
one hundred 10 one oil The young ladies'
" neither the cottons or broad cloths arr
f,oMned upon or not, the ladies are always
welcomed with smiles. They shall have pro-
-tsciion forever
iNow, We are warranted in saying, that ;
ful cargo Of ladies may be had al this place
among whom are several hne. Fat, bouhcin.
WILLOWS; several of them have constituted u
then agent TO procure them husbands.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-10-13

.n.1R IINSBURG C.4RPETE4CTORT
VIII. subscribers having purchased of Mr.
q Z q. Conradt bis entire stock of una
chnery attached to the above Factory.
intend continuing the Manufacture OF
SCOTCH. FENETLi.N. and DAM lSK.
Ed tENEIIa.N Competing. OF dit.
iersnt patterns and various colours. PART.
cuiar attention will be paid 10 country work,
such as Carding, Dying and Fulliug.
Mr. Couradt (for the present. viii receive
any country work that may offer, which we
oelgste ourselves TO finish in iifst rate work
maolike order, and at the lowest prices
We wish to purchase WOOL, for which
we viii give liberal psicc in trade or cash
JAMES N RIDDLE.
ISRAEL II. JANNEY.
September % 1891 If
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-10-13
JOHN STROTHER,
HARRISON WAITE.
Sept LIST, 1881.

ag-1he above sale is postponed TO Mon
day the l4ih of November next, (being the
first day Of November Court,) when it wall
take lace.
October Is, 1881.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-10-13
Dali 6 Cytnttr Goo0s.

FENliE subscribers respectfully beg leave
d 20 inform their friends and customers
that they are now receiving and opening at
their stores in Shepherdstown aud at Bed
dington Mills, general supply Of Fall aud
W,"ter Goods. which they are disposed TO
sell on accommodating terms
JOHN It. C0oKUS, s. Co.
October 9Th 1881
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-10-13
MANAGERS OFFICE

MANAGERS OFFICE
aFLetters 10y Mail (post paid enclosira
the Cash or prize tickets in past LOTTERIES
and ordering
TICKETS OR SHARES
IN ANY responsible Lottery, will receive tn
most prompt attention, If addressed to
YATES & MINTYRE,
UusI,;Dsfo,, <,;f..
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-10-13
October 1s, 1915

sESRUSI SALt.-The undersigned, on
d Monday the i0th day Of October neat,
at the court house door in AIartinshu re, viii
sell by public auction, for CASH, six several
TRACTS OF LAND lying and being in
the county OF Berkeley, on the hills and
drains OF Back Creek in the said County,
and containing respee lively, 1871 2- 1875
147--lo7 and 259 acres. be the same more or
less. They will convey TO the purchasers such
title as is vested 10 them, as trustees, by deed
aud Mary his wife, for the bene fit OF James
Campbelis executors, which is duly recorded
in the County Court oil Berkeley: by refer
ence to which particular description of said
lands may be seen.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-10-13
Berkeley county. Oct IS, 1851
yYoUNG GRATED FRUIT TREES

YOUNG GRATED FRUIT TREES
81 The subscriber respectfully ipforms the
public that he has at bic Nursery. srsss.stss.
about 10000 Young Grated AP sSs.s.sys
rLE lh ZEE Of every variety. @ys -
among "h,eh are New Town Pip -.saga..
pm, Bell Flower. French Pippin, ksmboes,
Queen Apple, Early Pippin, ripe in June,
Hoops. Ross Green, English Russits, Red
streaks, Vandivers, Corlin, Red pippn, Black
Eye, and all other sorts too numerous to par
ticalarise, now ready for setting out Those
who want can be furnished at the Nursery.
by taking a load at eight cents, and by TAX
ing smaller quantity from nine to ten cents
piece. will ensure them TO be the kiud
that recommend them Appl, to
JOHN UMBENHOWER.
Living near Gerrards Town,
Berkeley county, Oct. 10, 1881
T. , | expect to be in Mariinsburg with
1 iees the 18th November; in Winchester the
Sth Of Novemberi and in Charlestown the
22d November.
sg-Winchester Republican, and Charles.
town Free Press, three times each-charge
this office.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-10-13
I ~fULLING, DYING AND DRESSING

SULLING, DYING AND DRESSING
e OF CLOTH, &c---Ihe subscribers in
form the public that they carry on Fullisag.
Dying, Dressing Of Cio,h, in an its various
branches; also. Manufacturing. Carding and
Spinning, at their old stand on Tnscarora.
where they will be thankful for continuance
OF public favor, Having in their employ a
European workman well acquainted with all
the various branches. they pledge themselves
10 give satisfaction 10 all who may favor them
with their custom For the convenience or
customers we viii receive raw cloth aad de-
liver 1t when flushed at Co0kus' Store. {Bed
lngton Mills) and VIM. Longs store. Mar
unsburg A & J. HIBBERD
10th mouth. 9th, 1881.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-10-13
Martinsburg, August Ie, le3I.

GsASH FOR WHEAf.-FaImcrs VII
~ find il their interest to call on us befei c
they sell their crops as we shall at all times
be prepared TO pay the highest price for goo
wheat, delivered,
FORMAN & BENNETT,
August IS, 1881. Mouth If Opeguon
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-10-13

E1NLAXSEED WANTED We wish to
r. purchase large quantity Of Flaxseed
for which we will pay the highest price ~
cash or merchandise.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-10-13

& Isl OF LETTERS remaining in tho
hA Post Office at Matiushurg, Va ON the
ist OF October. 1881, which ii not lifted by
the LIST OF January next. will be sent to the
General Post Office as dead letters.
Delaware gazette and American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1837, 1831-05-20
PIE


Is splendid descendant of Sir Arcbv tbs.r. oe a..
'Sl running horses orths South and sow
a. 70 years old, covers at S75 the season.
,, n 1i was bred by tho Hon. Jshn Randolph,
~ hoahOke' (Fa') and is not exeelod BY any otbar
morse ia the country, in his pedig co. in bis Imhs A.
guTo, bone, no Rinue and action
PEDIGREE.
ore or htehy dam Miss RylRnd by Gracious,
gfana dam Duett' by Silver Tail full bred son OF
1loshiaSl great grand dam Vanity, by Ceer the best
son Of old janus grua great grand dam BY Marx An.
best sou Of old Partner no tho hest son of old
Traveller out Of SELMA by tho Godoobn Arabian.
great great grand dam by jolly Rodger.
or hrehy and Gracious got by tho imported horse
bomea pred by SIR C. Burnbury, got by Florzel; ths
best son o. King Herod his dam by SPECTATOR grand dam
by lloralio, by Blank, son of Godolphin Arabian
grand Dam by Chldors; e. &. grand dam Miss Bovsir
by Grey Granham G. r. K. grand dam nv Pagot Turk,
g. g. e. grand dam Betty Pcrciyal by Leeds Arabian
RINALDO
Wii stand for Mares this season, from thors Of AnriI
10 Inc irs OF August at the fol lowing places, in New
Castle County, state o. Delaware OF Richard Jonest
Newark Hotel. formerly kept by Caleb r. swayns, on
Monday Tuesday snd "Wednesday, and Of Francis saw
Son tlares corner on Ihursday, Friday aaG .lfs
saturday evening IN zach week, when he viii relnr
Newark, aud 50 on, dlTing tho Tho cond i,ns
are, any person putting mare u RfNAEDO must giys
Their note for $50 to tho Sui serlbar or his order
tile first day Of January next and If INV mare so,lJ
he parted with before il is ascortaned that she ia win
toa tho motto must DO padi and all mares not proving
win ionl' the owners must come forward and givB as
sacoFy testimony of tho fact, and receive their note
within SIXTY days after il is due otherwise if neglected
longer than the time specified, il be paid
~ B FOR the accommodation Of those v no wish To ,uG
Mares BY the single leap, yiE--any porson puttins
mare TO itnadO by the single leap must paw tan dolars
at tho timo Of covering. Shou Id The marc want no
horse agaa the owner by pay ing five dolars more will
90 emitted to the remainder Of the season. may have
The mare insured by giving for ten dollars, and
complying with the above conditions
Caleb L. Swayne.
Delaware gazette and American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1837, 1831-05-20
Corner of Dulanoy and Caroline streets, Bsitmoil
Lees Nervous Cordial.


An excellent medicine for all nervous affections
woakness, pain in the Ions, back etc.
LEES ESSENCE OF MUSTARD--no medicine
evor exceled this in curing rheumatism, spraine
bruises frosted feet etc.
LEES AGUE AND FEVER DROPS. never
failing cure.
LEES SOVEREIGN oINTMENT-warranted
to cure the ITCH by application
LEES PERSIAN LOTION, an excellent medi-
cine TOR curing letters, ring-worms prcke heat ETC.
LEES INDIAN VEGETABLE SPECIFIC an
eiecual cure for the Venerea md Gonorhooa.
LEES TOOTH ACHE DROPS; which give immo
dato relief Q
LEES TOOTH PoWDER--whch eleanses
and beautifas the teeth.
eyes, .
LEES CORNPLAsTER-fo removing and des.
troylng corns.
fy"lhs above highly approved medicines are sold by
appointment, by
VAUGHAN and PETSERoN, No. 1855,
g. L. B. VAUGHAN No. "a,
Market St. Wilmington
Who has Just received fresh supply from Baltimore.
UJ~Hundreds of cases Of cures performed by the
above truly valuable medicines, could DO gvsn Did the
imits of newspaper admit oft.
April 26--tf
Delaware gazette and American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1837, 1831-05-20

WIN. NTAGEN'S returns lis thinks 10 hls Gus.
toners aud the public generally, for past ugours aud
hopes continuance of thrm, he feels hlmsvlidls
posed TO please his customers 10 ptiee OF quuuy,
aud hatters himself as 10 the quality ofhs goods there
is none 10 excel his they afo q made particularly
Tor retail. Mems coarse and the shines &c Munroes
Boys, do. do, Childrena Of ait kinds, Womsns mo-
rocco lasting and leather Of every lsho say sup,ts
Jsorsons shostees. and hooie wiih and without heels
Also mems long bouts, Wax Caliskins aud Weter
proof Boots
Apr. 12,--3m
Delaware gazette and American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1837, 1831-05-20
NEW AND CHEAP
giRlR 1HfGf GOODS
J. WILSON.


HAS Commenced The dry good business, at l0I
Market Street. a few doors above the upper Market
House. He has just recelvedfrom Philadelphia large
and splendid assortment of Spring goods The principle
part has been bougha at auction, and will be sold al
per cent for cash acceptaucos lie respectfully in
yitcs the attention Of his friends ana the public to his
establishment. HIS stock consists of large and fash.
onablcnssortmcnt ct Superine and low priced blue,
black, brown olive green, bronze, Cron bottle green
and olive green Cloths and cashmere, plain and fancy
silk, velvet, worsed, marselles, English and French
vcsiings, Italian luestrng eyen'incs, sarsnets flor
enccs, blue, black, chungeablc grodenaps and other
silks, Canton nankecn and Italian grapes, rich farcv
Spring prints and giDghams. new style marino and
cashmere long and square shuwls, fancy silk, berago,
cause and tncuoured scarGs and handkerchiels pain
aud figured musins, linens aud linen canbrics, linen
aud cotton diapers, nankaens hastings, linen drilling
roam casslmcres, granderels, and twled goods, silk
worsted and cotton hose and half hose, ladies and gen.
lenens gloves and mlt,s, oil cloths, lowered paper,
umbrellas and parasols.
UO.uESITC GOODS.
Fine and low priced brown aud blcacLcd muslns,
stripes, Plads and check, cords and drllngs, with
large stock oltickings.
Country Store Keepers will find it 10 their advantage
to call and examine the above goods
Apr. 12,--ly
Delaware gazette and American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1837, 1831-05-20
LEES ELIXIR.

sovereign remedy for colds, obstinate coughs
catarrhs asthmas, sore throOs, and approaching con
sumpons.
Mr., NOAH Ridgely-sir; My daughter, Sarah Cole
man, has been from her infancy greatly afflicted with
distressing cough, which her friends was very earfu
would terminate III some fatal disease. A bottle Of
your Lees Elixir was procured less than half bottle
entirely removed this tornontng cough; she has mol
had the least return of it since. This excellent Med
Icine has, in all probability, t;hro' tho blessing Of
Divine Prowdence) been the saving other life.
Yours with respect,
Delaware gazette and American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1837, 1831-05-20
Lees worm destroying Lozenges.
4 most powerful medicine, removes and dosiroyI
q. = =.
WONDERFUL T.4PE Worm.

OIN1Us
a part ola Tape Worm passed by lady 40 years
old which measured feet long and contains Ihroc
10 TO Is inches long, and three. fourths of an inch
round, expelled from child not years old by the
use OF Lees ilnzenges, now to be seen at LoeG
Family Medicine Dispensary, No GO, Hanover Street
Baltimore.
Delaware gazette and American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1837, 1831-05-20

Orders paid by Matthew Lockard Collector to
John Armstrong oYorseor for work done on
tho roads by his direction and materials
orders 1889 995
10 David Justis do for do 8 do 29l %
Robert Tweed do for do 3 do 1903 10
Samuel Murphy do for do 3 do 232 06
Joshua Harlan do for do do 1872 "A
Ellis Sander do for do 3 do I74 4OJ
Jacob WhlOmun do for do 1913 g.
jacob Dorrickson for work on tho
Roads ono do $40
Joseph Pyle do do ono do 90
Abol JUans do do in 1899 30 ono do % 95
David Wilson for work in the r0ads 3 30
Thomas Smith for do do pno do 40
Estate Of Isaac Jeans do one do 90
Andrew Gray do do do 90
Robert Lenison do do do do 496
james Cottonwood do do do rs
Ezekiel Reed do do do do GO
]. Eastbufn do do do do 8 10
Jacob Head do do do do 9 40
George Walker do do do do 2lO
William Mote for working on tho roads
and his direction 10 90
James Oeholtreo ror building bridge
over Stailord's race and commissions
orders "a s.
Stephen M. Staplor for commission and
Cash paid II. NJ. Ridgoly Attorney
at Law order % So
William Mote for commission do do 10 rs
Samuel llarkor for Prlning do do } 90
w. A. Mendenhall for do 100
William Baldwin for work on the road
aud smith " ork orders 1921
Matthew Mahlen SIM III work ono do %
Robert Mcl.ano do do do 93J
Jamea Crosson for stone ono do so
Joseph Mitchell for do and making road 10 on
Nathan b. More for damages done him
by the Public 2 90
Henry Mitchell for making foot bridge
and hand railing over muddy run do . %
amount expended is $i8f7 Is
STEPHEN NJ SI.qfLER,
WILLLi.M MOTE,
EZEkTEL FEED,
Road Commissioners.
May nh, 183l-4w
Delaware gazette and American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1837, 1831-05-20
STATEMENT

Of The Road account Of MIL Greek Hunorrc
Vetc-C Castle County for Tie year 1881.
Amount ofTax laid for'repor Of Road
on dolaruge 970774 al 10 cts 10 tho
100 dollars is, l747 30
Balance IN the handa of tho Collectors
for the year 1899 1856 %
making sum Of dolls. 1858 ~
From which is deducted
errors allowed 599I
Commission the mott sum
collected at por cent 1875 of 193 90
-
sums 10 be accounted for 10 Sl6S9 20
balance duo tho Collector l73 AZ
1867 10
Delaware gazette and American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1837, 1831-05-20
WOOL.
April i,tiJuly

THE Subscribers being authorized toipurchsss
wool for several manufacturers at the east are now
prepared to pay the full market value for the article
az their Store No so, North Front Street, Philads.
phiu.
Croker & Co.
May Io--lm
Delaware gazette and American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1837, 1831-05-20

Orders paid by Matthew LockaId Collector to
John Armstrong Oycrseor for work done on
tho roads by his direction and materials }
Delaware gazette and American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1837, 1831-05-20
STATEMENT

James smith order, overseer and
AZ work $40 90
~ hiIhu lalley, II. do work under
James Smith 7 62s
James Stewart do do Q All
Amor Chandler do do 6 87J
JeIu Chandler do do and smith work 25
Jacob HAYES do do On
Joshua Dolton do do ~
John Holland do do OK
Gideon Hatton do do N
John McKeever do and Jehu Tallev 4 OK
Jchu Tallcy r. do do do on
James Dution do do do 4 i9s
Jehu Chandler ir. do do do ooi
I Ihos' Z: Smith do do do 0 IS
Joseph Hcnthon do do ~
Charles Biddcn do do M tS
James b. Smith do do ooI
Henry Lcudcrman do do vi
Adam Grubb order overseer work
Nicholas Grub, do work under
Adam Grubb an
Isaac Grubb, ssen'r. do do and Amor
Ialley o ~
James Trainer do do do and Jcbu
Talley e en-
Jonas Phillips do do do do. (45 cents
deducted 10 20
Grubb llanbev do do do 40
James McCullum do do 81
1 1sD,cr Slnud 20 do DO o 72I
E WlIliani iinnney do DO do IS
Delaware gazette and American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1837, 1831-05-20
ONLY g6 Gg1nH5 IlSs
Lees Famous
ANTI-BILIOCS PILLS.
Price 2h anl 20 cenls ~. ~.

fftce 20 ana 80 cents per Dor.
THE operation Of these pills is perfectly nil 4, so VI
to be used in safety by personsin every situa on adj
Of every age.
The proprietor confidently recommends tho timei,
use oflhose Pills, preventive and cure Of lBilouI
Yellow and Malignant Feyers.
DJPloase inquire for LEES ANTJ-BII.IOUi
PILLS." with the signature Of
NOAH RNDGELY. 1
(Lale Michael zee and Col
AS other are genuine.
CERTIFICATE
Ofhe Mayor Of The City Of Bdltimsye.
Dear Sir-Having made use Of the various pills il
my famiy, offered to tho public for tho last 25 years
and havng found your celebrated Anti Bilious Pill
tho most eicacious cleansing the stomach and bow
els, removing head aches, sick stomachs, md having
used them for several years past, con have no hes
ltation IN stating that, believe them Gas represented
most valuable medicine.
To Mr. Nouh Ridgoly. JACOB SMALL
Delaware gazette and American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1837, 1831-05-20
For Rent,
Blood Mare,

For sale an elegant full bred, Brood
Mare eight years old this spring, for ped
igTee, &c. Enquire of the editor.
May l3-3t
Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1831-09-22
PEREJNPTORY
Sale of Road Stock.

IN pursuance Of the act Of Assembly. and
- an order Of the President and Director. of
the sml'h6eld. Chsrlestown. and Harpers.
Ferry Turnpike Company. ILL the Siarc,
OF the Capital Stock Of said Company. upon
which any Of the instalments remain unpaid
viii be thrown into market.
The Beard will therefore offer. NJ public
auction, to the highest bidder. for cash, on
Saturday she 22d Of October nerf. ALI. THE
SHARES upon which, at that time, any in.
s,aiment may remain unpaid The sale will
take place at Bcckham's Hotel in Charles.
town. 1T IL o'clock, ~.
The last instslment called in Was pavsbl.
on the LIST Of Nay. More than three month.
have expired since that time. The punc,ual
stockholders have just grounds Of complain,
against delinquen,s, as well rs syainst the
Board for its 'IIjudged lcnity. They are los.
ing the interest on their money. and the de-
iinquencies retard ihe work In a most vexs.
tious manner.
BY order Of the Board of Directors.
A. HUNTER. see'y.
5 The sale appointed for Friday last.
wss postponed M consequence OF the incie.
meocy OF the weather. and Of the sickoess of
the committee appointed TO conduct il.
No further postponement need be expect.
ed by dehnquents.
Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1831-09-22
MERIT REMARKED

Ex,.ae, offs letter from W.saIseroS, s,h Sept,
Soon. Elliat, who has Just left nv
room. informs me Of little incident
at which I am muct, grati'ed. He
went to see the President this morn
ing. and gave hin, a minute >ccount Of
some incidents connected with the
scenes in Southampton;
aud among others, VI the conduct OF the
aged DIR. Blunt and his little party. on
hearing If the approach of the inhu-
man monsters who were coming to de-
stroy them. The President was SO
much pleased with the account the
Commodore gave him Of the gallant
conduct Of the boy, (the son of the Doc.
tor, THAT he ordered a Midshipman's
Warrant to be made out for him forth
with. and that he should be placed un.
der the Commodore's comm and; under
whose attention and care have no
doubt he will be made worthy Of the
country that gave him birth and of the
parents he 50 bravely defended. Such
incidents have fine effect upon the
youths OF our country; and when pro-
perry noticed they will make a nation
of heroes. Elliotis a fine fellow: the
goed feeling be manifested by his
prompt movement in defence of South.
amptou, has eudeated him still more 10
me, as | am sure it will to every true.
hearted Virginian. ~ Rich. Eng.
Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1831-09-22
Extract from .'fr. Dacis' Stump Speech


Extract from ,fr. Duvis' Ssunp Speeek
an keai,icky.
Herr, Fellow cit'xens. we have a
man who profrssed great frrndship for
this turnpike previous to his election
and afterwards. when bill w.s before
Congress to make an appropriation for
II, he made speeches in it. favor--vo.
ted for it-and it wac passed and scot
to the President for his signature, but
returned with his ce:o. II theu came
before the Ii"ase again. when 10. this
ardent supporter of the bill turned and
voted against IT,.
Now. gentlemen, what would you
thInk OF dog, that would 90 n coon
hunting with you-foilow the track
~ell-bark wcll--run wcll--catch the
coon--bitc wcil--hold well--and lust
as you had come up with him, and
were IN the very act of se:1in2 hold of
The coon. would let him go, and turn
and bark az yeu: say, gentlemen.
What would YOU do with such A dog =,
All him! by thunder.-Skoo,
him! by jingo,' was the universal
shout OF the audience.