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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-02

FHNO CABINET MAKERS.-The subscriber IS do
n sirous of forming Co-partnership (or employing
Journeyman) in The above busness--who shall have
the entire control OF my shop If of sober and in
dustrious habits, and good workman will apply he will
be atc to make arrangements, doubt his satisflc
ton a co-partnership with some one who has q small
capital would be preferred The stand for business
- So ~ $780, W 3 80 ~, ~ mp az ,r my piaCef
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-02

MOTlCE.-A Female School will be opened at Oak
land, Hanover county, the first Monday in Zoe
tobeT next month, by Miss Lucy Nelson, daughter of
Captain Thomas Nelson in which will he taught the
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Geography, English
Grammar &c.-also French and Music, if required-
The school will he limited to fifteen scholars The
price OF Board and Tuition will be $l25-tuiton alone
so for the scholastic year of ten months payable half
yearly IN advance viz: at the time of and first
hiarch.-French and Music will be separate charge
No scholar will be taken for shorter term than the scho
astc year The manners and morals of the scholars will
be particularly attended Books furnished if re-
CURED at cost-Lettcrs addressed to William Nelson
Oakland near Woodlawn Post Office, Hanover county
or to The subscriber at Richmond, post paid will be at
tended to. THOMAS NELSON
September %. 4I-t5O
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-02

LOTlCE.-B by virtue Of a Deed of Trust, executed
by Thomas Ballowe, dec d., bearing date TOLL Jus
~ lS2O, and Of record in the Clerks Office of the conn
" Court oil Buckingham, TO debt therein acknow-
lodged to be due VIM NJ. Swoopc dec d. shall. ON
to the highest bidder for cash. Tract of Land on tho
waters Of Slate River, containing by estimation 800
acres, on which Dr. burton recently lived or now re-
sides GEO. NJ PAYNE 8efjpo TENET,
September IS. 1f-fds
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-02

ENOR BALTIMORE ria WASHINGTON CITY
r. The Steam Boat CmEsArEAKE, Captain May, leaves
Hampton Roads on Wednesdays and Sundays on the
arrival of the Richmond Boats-and arrives In WASH
ingon the following MISUNDERSTANDING il optional with
travellers 70 depart in the 10 o'clock A. NJ or clock
T. Nj. Rail Road for Baltimore which carry tl,en,
through in two hours. Passage and Fare 10 washing
ton 81 Passage from Washington TO Baltimore 81 So.
SepiemnSr ~ 40-tlstD
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-02

MFRS. HALLAM returns her thanks for the liberal
I'VE patronage she has received as Teacher of Music
and pledges herself las hereoforc) TO use her utmost
exertions TO promote the improvement of her Pupils
She can take few in addition to her present number
and will attend them at their residences if preferred
at 90 cts per lesson or So cts per lesson her private
Of Mcssrs. J. ~ Gordon g. Co.
September %. 4i3t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-02

The New York Mercantile Advertiser states that the
Northern Bank Of Kentucky has taken the New York
State loan Of 500 600 dollars AZ per cent At premium
of SO % on each 100 dollars.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-02

RROOKSViLLE FOR SALE, at .4uciion-Tbe
"a y subscriber wishing TO TO the South will
offer for sale at public auction the premises the
9TH day OF October next, his Plantation and Tarern
known by the above name, which situated the juno
ton of the Scottsville and Charlottesville Turnpike in
the county of Abemarle, just half way between Staun-
Ton and Charlottesville, and % miles from Scottsvie
large portion of the land is low grounds and nearly
meadow enough to supply the Tavern in hay and much
more could be made The land is well adapted to clover
and PLASTER and produces good crops of wheat rye
and OATS and there is good land to clear for obacco
The tract contains about $50 acrcs-The Mail Stare
from Charlottesville dimes this house every day and
The Stage from Scottsville twice week great por-
on OF the land is in clover and about 40 so acres
ready broke for seeding wheat The situation for beau
ty and health, and stand for Public House is not
surpassed by any other country Stand in tho State being
near the foot of the Blue Ridge. further description
is considered unnecessary as those wishing TO
will first view the premises.
The terms OF sale will be, one third i'm hand when full
possession is given which will be the LIST Of January
next liberty will be given seed crop of wheat
the balance in two equal annual payments be
cured by satisfactory security RO. BROOKS.
Abemarlc, Sept. %, 1885. 4O-tds
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-02

n ARMONY HALL.-The Fall term of this insti
81 81 tuition will commence on the first OF October the
place and terms of tuition last year.-Furhcr
information may be obtained by applying the principal
Sept. %. T4l-4tl H. b. TURNER
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-02

rel EW LINE OF POST COACHES from Rich-
mond 10 Ch1riOueSuWe-in fine STYLE and aoifh The
requisite speed and com0rtFare reduced TO 81 only
instead OF 80 90, the present rate For infor-
nation apply at the Bell Tavern in Richmond and Col
from Richmond and Charlottesville, Sundays Wcdnes-
days and Fridays. VIM SMITH
July ID p0-tf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-02

eous attempt upon the lives of himself and family and
by prompt redemption of the faith of his country,
remove the only existing obstacle 10 the restoration
OF the old relations of cordial amty founded upon the
remembrance Of our common struggles victories, and
triumphs We hope this will be done, Notwithstanding
the want of true wisdom displayed by the Government
OF France in the projects deadly liberty which have
been presented the failure of the horrible attack
upon the King We hope il, for the honor of France
aud for tina, o The King HIMSELF for the interests OF those
OF our citizens who involved the question: and for
the tranquility of our own countrY.-GloLe.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-02

HHRlTISH DRY GOODS, per shin TALLY Ho! from
81 D LverBooi.-Our importation of Fall British Dyg
Goods has arrived at City Point, Games Rivera and viii
be in store and opened in day two. More will be
said Of it anon f.. 81 ]. S. JAMES q CO.
Sept. 1. l31-tJ Markot Byid0e
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-02

TESREE HILL FALL RACES, 1895, will commence
n as usual on the first Tuesday in October, and
tinue four days.
FIRST DAy-A sweepstake for colts and FLIES years
old, mile heats, entrance $780, forfeit S1O0-now z
subscribers and closes on the LIST of September.
SHLseribers--Doswcll aud Christian Adams and Cor.
bin John Heth William williamson VIM r. Johnson
o. p. Hare, Ishnm Pickett.
SECOND DAY.-Propretor's Purse $500 9 mile heats
entrance SIS
THIRD DAY.--Jockey Club Purse $1,000 mile heats,
entrance geo
FouRrH DAY-1ioo S,ccepstakes-F First for colts and
lilies mile heats entrance 5000 forfeit $50 and closes
on the Ist OF September-now 3 subscribers
boswell and Puckeu
Second R0ce.-A sweepstake for all ages mile heats
Tor silver cup worth $2OO--entrance money depends
on the number OF subscribers. Any gentleman wishing
to subscribe to any Of the above stakes can do so by
making his entry, and putting it in the Post Office on
the day the stakes close, directed the proprietor
SePlemberI [3l-tdl IsHAM PICKETT.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-02

Playing into each Others kands--A writer in tho tT,
aid, quotes from Zone of the Richmond papers an ar
hee, unInsty abusing the Northern People as body on
account OF the proceedings Of the Aboltionists But
INC Wf,er carefully suppTesscs the fact that the paper
tseiIeo 70, iu-booded Wing paper, the Richmond
wing inc Democratic papers Of The South very
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-02

Ep edmond, FREDERICKSBURG AND PO-
President and Directors of the Company on the Isl
September, 1885,
ReSofred, That further of 500 on each share
be required from the Stockholders be paid in five in
salments at the following times viz So on or before
me 10Th oil October next; So before the 10Th of
November next; 50 on or before the 10th of Decent
Der next 50 before the 10th of January next and
50 on or before the 10th Of February next These sums
are tobe deposited, heretofore the Bank Of Virginia
TO the credit of the Company.
WIN. p SHEPPARD Seo'ry
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-02

Dry GOODS-Markek Bridge.-WAUswoRTH d
~ y WILLIAMS prepared to furnish country
Merchants with assortment Of Dry Goods on rs good
terms they procure them in any Northern Market
September q. 35-1U
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-02

Il EAA PACKAGES French, German Sao,ss TIA.
n eDVI iiaa, and hdia DRY GooDs.--lh few DAYS
we shall have in store, huRdred and i'm paeKages
French, German, Swiss, Italian and India Dry Goo0s
ehot, so jar kHOto JeiieUe hare not Dasscd
hTough abolition Understanding, in part Of the ol.
lowing articles, aud making probably Inc largest and
best assortment ever offered in this city:
french-Black Bustrings Gro de Naples assorted CO.
Tours; black, blue, pink white and straw IA and sd
Grapes bat do; Lustring Ribbons Of every color from
No ~ 70 3O large assortment of cap and bonnet
Ribbons, Of the newest styles; belt do Gauze aud us-
ting; fancy Handkercbicfs, a great variety Thibct
Handkerchcfs and Shawls, from Sd TO 81; black and
fancy silk Vestiugs; black silk Yelvcts; sd black Bonn.
baznes; gcntlemens and ladies' black and white silk
losery do do Gloves; gcntlcmens aud ladies' horse.
skin and beaver Gloves Of every color and price; black
white and straw Saiins; style fancy Silks Cd Me.
rino Cloths Of every color; Brods assorted linen Cam
brcs and linen cambria Iiandkerchcf aud gum.caslic
Suspendcfs.
German Oznabures and Burlaps; fancy Ycsiingg sd
Mernos; linen Tapes, and cotton Hose
SWiss44 and 90 plain and figured Mnslins Of very
quality; ID and Sd hgh-colored Shawls and ilandkef
chiefs.
Hoiian MatteoDis black Busrings; 3G end 3sin black
Cravats; blue, black, and assorted Sewing Sjlkg
india-Flag and bandanna Haadkerchiefs a great va
rcy; white and printed Pongee do do; black Snshew
and Sareenetsj blue, black, and coored Sewing Silks
pearl Buttons; and lead and coorcd Ponoees
y x. J. s. JAMES g. Co,
aug -. l52-l2tl Market BridQc, Richn d.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-02

Surgery, by VIM. Gibson NJ. d.
Obstetrics and Diseases of Women and Children bv
VIM L. Devices NJ. ID.
Clinical Medicine aud Surgery taught by the Pre-
scEiong Medical Officers at the Bockley Hospital under
the Guardians of the Poor and the Hos
Pitai- W. Il. HORNER M. D.,
Dean IF the Medical Faculty.
Sept IS. 3l-tI5N
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-02

Qb 4 IA REWARD.-Siraycd from Nathaniel II.
W u W Thompson, Friday, the 9TH instant a
small bay mare with two white feet, before and one
behind and the other two black with black name and
tashe also has small white spot Oh her nose rides
well, PAGES and ros The above reward will be given
Tor the delivery OF the to in the forks of Hano.
YER or secured 50 TINT get her again
CHARLES N. MALLORY.
september H. 3-0ta
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-02

~ Is. | wish to employ two or three Journeymen Car
penters, fapplicaton is made in short time. G. H. r.
Clarksville, Mecklenburg CO.. Va, Sept. % 4l-4t-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-02

NROUND PLASTER, in casks Of 500 lbs. each,
~ from the Lubec Manuiaclory" -soayranted puYs
and Of the best qyality, constantly for sale by
DAVENPORT ALLEN g. co.
sept p. 4i--wGw
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-02

"a OIlCE.-A memorial will be presented 10 the next
General Assembly Of Virginia, praying the pas-
sage of Law for the removal Of the seat Of justice of
the county Of Hanover TO some central and con
yenicnt location than the present
September H. 39-ff
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-02

MOTICE TO CARPENTERS.-Tb Richmsnd
v fredericksburg and Potomac Rail Road Company
wish 10 employ workmcn 10 execute tho CARPENTERS
work of - miles Of Rai-f,otd superstrneture The
highest pricesby The day or Job will be given
Workmcn are also wanted for the construction Of Rail-
Road Cars.
The building oftwo Lattice Bridges will likewise be
contracted for.
As the work soon be Commenced and vgorouelv
prosecuted, immediate application is invited
J. II. HOPKINS,
Prin. asst Engineer
Richmond, September 18TH 1886 3s-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-02

ETNlVERSlTY or PENNSYLVANIA.-.iie dical
" DePart'nenf.-rhe Lectures will commence as usu.
al on the first Monday of November and be continued un
IL! the first day of the ensuing March
Theory aud Practice of Medicine by Nathaniel Chap
man. Nj. d.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-22
BALTIMORE PATRIOT OFFICE.
Tuesday, ! O'Clock, P. NJ.

The MARKEr.-Coffee remains as last report
ed-we have heard of sale of 100 bags Rio,
l2B; the article is held as in quality, IL 12a;
st Domingo, 10 104. Cotton-there has been
some small sales at l6a ls4. Fish, Mackerel,
No. |, 81; No. 2, Sc; No. 3, SIS. Molasses, we
hear of no operations in Molasses, the market
well supplied, West India, "a %; New Orleans,
80 49, Rice remains inactive, price SO rs
3 37I. Sugar, there has been no operations
sale 10 take place to-day.
FLoUR-Howard street.-The transactions
in Flour still continue unimportant, and the
price withoutchange. We quote the uniform price
from wagons to-day at $l,50; some lots Of a
superior article have been taken at fraction
more-sales from stores remain at $4 6S8 70.
The receipts are moderate large portion of
which is going into stores on account of coun-
try owners.
GRAN-There have been no arrivals and con-
sequenty no transactions except in corn from
stores at Csc.
WHIsKEy-We have no change to note in this
article-the price from wagons at Csc and sales
from stores at 2SB go N. E. Rum-the sup
ply has received some additions, but there is no
change in price, which remains at 35 36c, in
hhds and bbls.
CArrLE-Supply fair-the price CONTINUES
at a is S. Hogs, SIS 1926.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-22
CON G II Es g.
IN SENATE-JANuARy 81.

IN SENATE-JANUARY 21.
The Senate was occupied all day, in the con-
slderation of private bills. The Land Bill was
postponed until next Wednesday.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Nearly all day, the House of Representatives
was engaged in discussing resolution offered
by MIR. Adams in relation to the Chairman of the
Committee Of Foreign Affairs.-Mr. Wayne
having resigned, Mr.. Everett's name is next on
the list; but the party in the House desire to get
rid Of him in that capacity. The resolution
was laid on the table-Ayes 100, Noes 81. The
debate was spicy, and some sParring took place
between Mr. Patton and Mr.. Jarvs-particuars
hereafter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-22
SUPREME COURT UNITED STATES.
TUESDAY, JANUARY, 20, 1885.
Present as Yesterday.


No. 16. The Bank of Alexandria VS.. Thorn
as Swami. In error to the Circuit Court of the
United States for Alexandria. Mr.. Justice
Thompson delivered the opinion of this Court,
reversing the judgment of the Circuit Court, and
remanding the cause to that Court with drec-
tons to enter judgment for the plaintiffs on the
special verdict found by the jury in the case.
No. 81. The United States vs.. John Bailey
on certificate of division from Kentucky Mr..
Justice Story delivered the opinion of this Court.
that the Josiah Reed named in the certificate of
division being Justice of the Peace, authorized
by the laws of Kentucky to administer oaths, had
authority to administer the oath and take the
affidavit in the said certificate mentioned, and
that if the facts stated therein were falsely sworn
to, the case is within the act of Congress Of the
first day of March, 1923, referred to in the same
certificate
No. 81 Henry Beard and others, plaintiffs in
error, VS.. John Rowan. This cause was argued
by Mr.. Peters for the plaintiffs in error, and by
Messrs Hardin and Sergeant for the defendant
in error.
Adjourned till tomorrow, II o'clock
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-22
TcoNNlrSicATEp.

The practice Of drinking ardent spirits al
FIRES should be abolished. Its effects are very
dsletericus Men who do not put forth their IT.
Tie finger to assist, are the first to drink and be,
come an annoyance to the firemen. They VIII
not work themselves, or permit others to work
hope that all our Fire Companies Will initiate
the example of the Firemen OF our northern
cities. and refuse to drink any ardent spirits at
fre. If persons will be so kind as to offer a
stimulus to the men who are engaged in the ex-
cessive labor Of working an engine, the whole
some and nutritious beverage Of hot Coffee
should always be preferred.
A MEMBER OF THE CRESCENT FIRE COMPANY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-22

Through the exertions of our active and VI
gilant Peace Officers, Mr.. LETTERS and II. Ro-
6ertson, there were on Saturday last arrested
and committed for trial by 5. Stettinus, Esq. two
persons, jacob Shuster alias Thomas Hand and
Daniel Foore, charged with stealing from
Browns Hotel property belonging to Col James
Reside to the amount of ten thousand dollars,
and an overcoat from another person. Great
credit is due, we understand to the officers, for
the intelligent and discreet manner in which
they detected and apprehended the accused per-
sons-Nuiionat InteiiigeRcsr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-22
ID SHIP NEWS. ID
PORT or ALEXANDRIA, ID. C.
MEMORANDA.


Ship Maryland, Barrett, of this port, cleared
al Charleston for Mobile 18th inst.
Sin Hampton Roads 10th, brig Amulet, Nicker-
son. from Barbados via st. Thomas, 10Th Dec.
in ballast bound to this port.
Brig Tribune, Smith, New Orleans 24th Dec.
bound to this port, at Norfolk 1Stht ins.-put in
distress. Lost overheard. in heavy gale on the
10th, ]. Burche of Baltimore, and Daniel Kelly,
OF Scotland. Robert Ross recently a Quarter
Master in the U. S. service, fell overheard on
the passage out
Schr. Palestine, Wilson, from ST. Domingo for
this port, was spoken 18th inst by schr. Firm
Spencer, Charleston light bearing w. by N. IA
miles, in distress, with loss Of sails and short oil
provisions-intended to put into Charleston.
Schr. Pamela, Small, from Barbados, for this
port at Norfolk 18th.
Schr. Angelina, hence for New York, blown
ron Sandy Hook, was supplied with provisions,
Slb DC: by the barque Josephine, at Philadelphia,
ION New Orleans goth,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-22

SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
DY virtue of Deed of Trust, executed to me
ID by H. N. Spooner and wife, which is OF re-
cord in the Hastings Court Of Fredericksburg
and the County Court of Prince William
will, on Thursday the fifth day ofFebruary next,
at IL O'Clock, in the town Of Fredericksburg,
proceed to sell to the highest bidder at public
auction, on a credit of six months, the purchas-
er giving bond and security.
One third of Lot, lying in the Corporation
ofsaid town, known as the "FACTORY LOT,"
which is on the Rappahannock. at the corner of
Lewis and Sophia streets.
On the Saturday following, at noon, in the
town of Dumfries in Prince William County
| shall, upon the same terms sell LOT OF
GROUND, containing one hundred and ninety
six Acres and 81 poles lying in that county,
within four miles of Dumiries; being portion
Of the Chippawamsc estate, OF - Harrison,
deceased, which was allotted to his daughter 81
gismunda Harrison, (now Sigismunda Spoon
err About one-thrd OF the Tract is cleared,
and the rest covered with valuable timber. Mr..
Laurence G. Alexander, who resides near the
premises will exhibit them to persons wishing to
purchase Possession will be given immediate
iy, but no deed until the payment OF the pur-
chase money Acting as Trustee, shall only
convey such title as is vested in me, but which
is believed to be unquestionabe. The sales will
be without reserve.
VIM. H. BROCKENBROUGH,T Trustee.
dec 10-ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-22
PUBLIC SALE.


WILL be sold on Tuesday, the 10th day Of
w February next, (if fair-if not, the next
fair day. at fhe Farm Of the late Dr. William
Gunnell, decd. near Seneca Falls, on the Poto-
mac river, in Fairfax County,-aH Of his Stock:
consisting of eighteen or twenty head of Horses;
number of Cattle. Sheep and Hogs also, q
Crop of Wheat and Rye in the Stack; consi-
derable quantity of Corn, Hay, Fodder Shucks,
&C.: Farming Utensils, consisting of one Wa
gon, Carts, &C.. also, one pair of cook Work
time and place, the LANDS will be rented and
the SLAVES hired, to the highest bidder, for
the present year,-the Slaves not to be carried
out of the State Of Virginia.
Also, on Friday, the 18th Of February next,
at his late residence, joining Fairfax Court
House, all of his Household and Kitchen Fur
niture; a valuable Library, consisting of Med-
cal and other Books; a large stock OF Medi-
cincs, well worthy the attention OF physicians.
Also, a variety Of other articles, too numerous
to mention.
The terms Of sale will be, a credit on all sums
over ten dollars until the Ist day OF OCTOBER
next the purchaser giving bonds with approved
security; and for all sums of ten dollars and I'M
der the Cash will be required. No property
will be suffered to be removed until the above
terms are complied with.
~ All persons having claims against the es-
tate are requested to bring them forward, pro-
perly authenticated: all persons indebted are
requested to make immediate payment, as no
indulgence will be given.
JAMES SANGSTER, Admir-.
With the will annexed, of DIR. William Gun
ian 22-eots nell, decd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-22
From The Washington Correspondent Of the Ner
York Star.

sir-The out of.door news here is rather be-
Low mar. We did, indeed, have fancy ball,
a. Il Is termed in the city, held at the house OF
Mr. w. but it was "devoid Of interest" Ger.
Andrew Jackson, who was invited, and should
lave personated the character of the Lord Pro-
,Sctor. did not come; Martin Van Buren,, who
r,s 70 personate his successor, he did not
come: Roger fancy, who was to have appear
cd in the character ofthe Vicar Of Bray
"Change who may change, Pm resolved will
Spite OF all, be the Vicar Of Bray still"
Amos Kendall, was to personate Lingo,-(of
course you are aware he is, or is supposed to
no the author of the critique on the inimtable
PRODUCTION of O'Keiiy AtcRus OUiide Of Geor-
Sgio) Yes Amos, was to have appeared as Lingo.
with the song
Amo, amas (vel Amos)
love lass" &C.
you know the rest and will not, therefore, be
,yrnriz.d TO find it in Colman's Agreeable Sur
prire To my listofAbsentees, however; Amos,
I, did not come. Mr.. Forsyth, who waste have
sung, youth as he IS
81 am a friar oforders gray"
h. did not come; and Joel B. Sutherland, who
was to have taken part in the catch oil
"Mr. Speaker" &C.,
Ibid moi come. So that you will see there was
= considerable hiatus in the starry hemisphere.
Non coastdt as the lawyers say; 1t was ord",
,if,r night, and, had we sat up long enough, |
should have been able to put in that very pretty
piece ofinterrogatorialb barney OF Tom Moore's,
so! when did morning ever break
And find such beaming eyes awake
As those which sparkle here"
Benton was to have appeared as courier, with
the hope of advancement bringing in A LEI
TER, and Barry as a penny Postman, with lost
letters and long accounts. Netther 81 these gen
Nemea came. E. H. promised, so it is said, to
come and take the first partin
"Mynheer Van Dunk,
Though he never got drunk,
Sipp'd brandy and water gaiy;
And he quenCh'd his thirst
With trO quarts of the first,
To a pint Of the latter daily"
but the worthy gentleman found impossible
TO be forthcoming.