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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-02-12
ssHCEE.rYO.S.ae, V.zFsG HVX.a,
vHvnE STEAMBOAT KENTUCKY Ar PUBLIC

TBNHE STEAMBOAT KENTUCKY AT PUBLIC
n SALE.-By virtue of Decree made at last Sep
Term, by Baltimore County Court sitting as Court of
Equity the subscriber, Trustee will offer the splendid
SrEAMBoAr KrNIUcKy, her inventory and appurtcnan-
ces at public sale, at the Exchange, in the City of Bal
nmore, at clock. L. Nj. THnSday tho 18th day of
February next The Kentucky faithfully built and
is OF the very best materials She and
coppered. She is provided with two heavy copper
boilers, and has two excellent engines made by Watch
man " Bratt, who rate them the power of 10 horses
each Her furniture is ample, well chosen and is i'm
gooa state She has run but two seasons and in such
good condition not TO require any repair whatever
her boilers and engines being perfect Her inventory
comprises every article usually employed in steamboats,
OF the first class. Her cabins spacious that one
thousand passengers could any time be
on board of her. w. +. REDDlNG, Trustee.
Baltimore, February s. SGT
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-02-12

ENDUCATlON.-A young Gentleman, who can pro-
EZ duce satisfactory testimonials of his ability teach
the Latin and English languages correctly, and who
also produce testimony Of his correct department.
ind situation as teacher in the neighborhood of the
ross hoads, IN New Kent county. Application to be
madcto DIR. J. w. Royster or Samuel r. Williamson
New Kent Feb g. 30
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-02-12
GHnafeau NEnrgnmx

YHNHiS imported horse will cover the ensuing seaso
Il at Hick Ford, Virginia, at S75 tile season and
SiVO insurance, with 81 to the groom. He is a large
brown bay horse nearly black feet inches hoh with
uncommon strength and power, particularly fine shane
anu great beauty with unequallcd action AS n racer
anu stuion ne has no superior, and very few equals in
ngiana OF the United States. 1t may be confidently as
serted, that no horse affords better cross for orr r
Good and extensive pasturage will be furnished gras
anu mares granted at % cents a day No III
my Tor accidents and escapes but great care and caution
VIII be used to prevent them
Chateau won % times: ID of which war, .r.oo r. -
miles, or upwards lie wasa horse of o., a.
Pceo running the St Leger Course when sixty Yards
longer IMAM at present, carrying years old IL lq in
MN rs IL sec If he had continued his spced for od
yards more he would have run his miIes undor a.;
heavy weight, in m. 80 s-beaey ti,ne than y,os ,
MADE IN America with the light weight of sc lbs for die
agc' Inc ch0fc distance honcstiy run anil ia tb;s
eHe Notwithstanding the ridiculous fabrication that lie
Tor short distance. wy 'P'
lie beat al Newmarket all their best mile horses 40
Isnnohi Inc Alderman, Mortgage and many others
I te beacon Course thus proving that he had speed
eugn 70 run with the speedicst, and game and bottom
b;g. 70 outast the stoutest His career was truly
onlant, az q or years old winning ccrenteeu ,g,cs
~4"o" foslHg a hcat ~ Of which were four ,nies or
so'e5 nc lost these years. only short race He bad
az a racer, no superior 49,
TIL, ms colts arc running with distinguished success
ihey nave hne size, FORM bcauiy and nct;o, all -,
ioIg and short distances equally One Of ME cni,s 49,,
second Tor the Derby, 1888 1o4 subscriboys ,,L; 4;
inc fastest Derby record He had more ard bef,a
~heis IN 1858, than any young horse in England
Chateau Maraaux was got by Iyhalo,onc ,t5 -,
OF Way the best Of PotSos perhap ne tbe bc, 80 -
nscnpsc Ills dam, Wasp, by Johanna fIiobGvor Chan
DAM BY Eclipse, Rosebud by Snap Miss Tnlee,
~ Neguiua, Bartlett Chdcrs sister TO he Two Trn
All these were the best horses Of their dav GO
my czcctenn pedigfcc Join AVFpW - anu
Feb ~ f0O-w4wJ II. r. MFREIryr
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-02-12

"a INTEND visiting the State of Mississippi early in
q the Spring, and will attend 10 entering lands for
those who may wish purchase in that State either for
settlement or speculation. believe, from my know
ledge Of the public lands in that State avng been over
and examined much Of il last fa) can make such Sc
leciions VIII not fail 10 give satisfaction. To those
who may want small settlements, and are not disposed
TO visit them previous 10 removing, can make very adj
vantageous locations and be Of great service in put
ting them in the way OF making settlements comparative
" easy.-Jo those who may have negroes which they
wish settled there and are not disposed TO 90 themselves
can also be Of service This State is known 10 be a
cotton-growng State and tbe profits from labor in this
article Is too well knov to render it necessary for me
to add word Eat subject believe portions Of the
State hca5Eld others TO be sickly in making loca
lions anis, due regard viii be paid 10 this
MADISON WALTHALL.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-02-12
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

U5NoUND last month, the NIechanicsvllc Turn
n pike, leading from Richmond to Hanover, one
small Gold Watch-which the have by call
Tag on WILLIAM CHEsrERMAS, of Hanover, and paying
all expences. February l2. 90--ltH
6SOAP AND CANDLE ~FACrORY.-The sub
~ scrbcrs having purchased ON the 9Th OF November
last the stock of Soar and CANDLES, and rcpted the
Fctory fthc late Margaret Maue respectfully inform
the old customers and the public generally that they have
good ck of soap and candles hand for SALE cheap
for cas- |or ON short credit They intend continuing
the manufacture of soap and candies and solicit the
patronage of the dealers in these articles.
CORNELIUS CREW 81 CO.
February H. 90-2t
Rn BUSHELS Sapling Clover Seed.
OV $50 do. Herds Grass do.
so do. Timothy do.
SO do. Orchard do.
so do. Peruvian Dat do.
Lucernc, White Dutch Clover, and complete supply
of (warranted) Genuine Garden Seeds for sale by
Feb. ~. [90-3tl VIM PALMER.
"A AND FOR SALE-The subscriber offers his tract
IN 4 of land in Hanover, Hanover town. for sale,
consisting of about four hundred acres which is well
adapted to wheat, clover and plascr-wth comorta-
bic dweinghouse, and all the necessary outhouses-
This farm is III high state of improvement, and in my
belief in of the best ncighborhoods in the county
lie deems 1t unnecessary to say any thing more, he
prcsumes would purchase without first viewing
It, VIM H. G. IUMPKIN
FEB IL. 90-w6w
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-02-12

TEyO OWNERS OF SLhyES.-A planter from. the
from 80 to 100 sluyes in families lie would prefer
purchasing from more large slave holders who
might be disposed TO sell out their entire stock the
following rates, viz: third Cash. and the balance i'm
one, eo or three instamcns negotiable paper or acccp-
ances in New Orleans New York TO be given and the
security in all respects, ample and satisfactory. lie win
be prepared To treat for such purchase in all the
months Of January February; and will receive the
Negroes when the contract is made or the Summer
or Fall, at the option of the vcndcr
Letters, (poStPGid) with description of the Negroes
may be addressed 20 bis agent.
Jan. II. T70-tn H. F. CAyENDISU
9 Tho Petersburg Constellation, Danye Observer Cupoper
Gazette, Raleigh STANDARD Fayetteville Observer aud Baltimore
Republican viii publish the above for weeks their
accounts to this olHoe for collection.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-02-12
ComMIssIoslER's orTIcE,

#5 AW NOTICE.-FoSTAINE III. PETTIs, late of
yn Orange county, having located in the city of New
York in the practice of Law respectfully tenders his pro-
fessonal services to his old Virginia friends and fellow
citizens generally Being generally known through the
State he deems references unnecessary All business
communications to him addressed, postpaid, will receive
prompt and faithful attention.
N. Il. Persons in the South who have or may hereaE
ter have runaway slaves, suspected be in either New
York Philadelphia may find to their advantage to
send mnutely descriptive communication postpaid as
above September 30. 42-6m
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-02-12

"A VALUABLE ESTATE FOR SALE.-'The su 4
LM scrIber IN view of a settlement in Mississippi
desrous Of dsposing of his property in Virginia. and
icrs Tor sale most desirable Estate of about el
hundred acres OF land, situated in Stafford county
ven miles below the town of Frederick sburp an
derng on the Rappahannock River. This estate I:
the tracts commonly known as the SNowDFv AN ~
FARMS, and unites advantages rarclymet with. an
enitIe II TO beregardcd as one ofthe most dcsra
IN this section of the State. The upland -
ductive, and remarkably well supplied with
and water--clover and plaster succeed
them and fair proportion of them has
ana is now in fine order for farmin
having been, for some time cultivat VI
improving system The low-lands C. 60
siderable portinn of the estate, and aE y ~
valuable description consisting in pa 4 ~.
sive ailuvial meadow, situated upon u ~
perfectly reclaimed, long distinguished at T..
crops, and OF unsurpassed fertility. u sa
consist OF large two.story dwelling lin On,
Gus buildings, convenient and approx 20;
purposes. But it is considered un !. ~ -, ;
tempt further description of the ~ a. - :; ~
somed that all persons disposed 80 ON ~
personal examination, and - = 8 ;,,,,; :,
vicu, = g. Laal,I, c. -a2I:. IN every point
as ,,,oII j.; i io " i local advantage
,bo co,,t s'S - S0 c Fenicnce to markt
,b;s ,,rt IS 'y V; oa.ieu lot < passed by none
,;o,Ils. -. VI III sale and other pa
NJ so,Ios ~ , ii'y DS Fohn A. Morson, Es
l,nrg ''' - ''H IN, Esq; in Frederick
Jss,,,as. 20 >4s a LLIAM MORSON.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-02-12

~ lohfEk q co. will take pleasure in accommo.
s1e eating their friends and the public during tLo
wnser " their accommodation Coaches from n
% rfeaercksburg and Washington Civ So
at the Stage Office, Eagle Hotel
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-02-12

Il fAaIAWBA CRAZE am antbor;
~ wv Catawba Grape Vines. two al
fa'sed m this ncighborhood. Specimen.
from tins justly celebrated Grape. ma =
store, opposite the Columbian fIotcl b
January ~ [sS-tfI d. AN
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-02-12

90 The Whg Norfolk beacon win insert the Shov ono
collection 80 " '' O'"eo
February 10. So,ds
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1835-10-15
lo BROKE INTO
AUCTION SALES.

VK7ILL be sold at Public Auction, on Men
wv day the 10th day Of instant Octeber. at
nine o'clock A. M. at the late dwelling ofDr.
WILLlAM MARsH. in Goshen, all sthe unsOld
property belonging to said Marsh's estate. con-
sisting il part Of Cloihing, Household F0fni-
tnre, B66ks, one 'aneshorse Sleigh and Buffalo
Robe, &c. &c. too numerous Ia describe par
ficularIy. The suhscriber heing anxions To
close the settlement 0Fsaid estate. the above
named property will be sold on that day at
some price. 80 ". aai,.1f
J. r. HARRISON. Adm'r.
Cornwall, Oct. 5, 1885, Ia
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1835-10-15
. e HARDWARE
..s n. FOR SALE BY
SAMUEL r. ROkLES,

LITCHFIELD.
aPARBERs g. GEMS patent cast steel ClR-
- cULAR Saws. Of "a and ee inches diam
eter. and smaller sizss., N .a,,..ra. -
English and American. German and Cast
Steel Mill Saws, Of 9 and 1-2 feet, and
Cyoss-cwt and lennon ditto. 81 - ,'M bN
Wood Saws and Frames, with all other
sorts of Saws. Plane Irons. "eegi3 "7f.,et
Firmer's. Turner'S, Trainers Chissls and
Gouges. Files and Rasps. fiat. round. half
round, square & triangular, ofall com. lengths.
Blacksmiths' Vices. Bit Stocks aud Bits,
from g to 4s bits complete. & tx ..t
Door Butts and Handles and House Trim
uings generally. Screws Of all sizes. sd9''e
LOCKS Of every description. = :. 80 rs
Cabinet Makers Irimraings Hollosc Wnre.
Brass ndrOns, cast do with brass tops and
do. with wrought bars, and common cast do!
Shovels and Tongs Chopping Knives.
Knives and Forks; Spoons; Walters.
Waffle lroas-- Patent Iron Tea Kettles. !
b Harness Makers Tsaamisgs. sa@. q
Carpenters AIDES, Hatchets, cast steelan
common Augers; Veers; Glass Curtain Pins,
GLUE, Sand Paper. Sec. SIC. with almost eve
ry other article 10 the Hardware Line, which
will be sold as low as they can De bought in
the State Of C0nnecticOt. ~s.--ss' -
Litchfeld. JUNG g.. sssess nSsTsa 81
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BRITISH NOTICES
Webatea,,a ElictiOal1la.1r.

awe ara h.n,y "a, .,ro,,,,., ~ -.-,,-;n If Dr
Webs,e-S- - c c.rpy iir t;i:T ir;,ass Wher
4, Il a. wall ''"; a.; =, !, :. =; H,.sr;cs. n
viii s,;oerc.s srv other honI IN lie same depart
man, al Ie,,,.rs -" y,cmbr;drs YoI~osD3soi Press.
| ,,o. - a., =" ) ~. - :; .oorrobo.
WE'VE IT. "enster DIc',O '.";.! ,SIo does
a,ea ~ s ." .ea'ne, .r,sa a"I mos. useful Die
aot y. state 10 SSy Is I,e "eo' that he has ever
uo"";Y .. Me; L"s"S" N""s - " ......a.
seer" -I''"'""'s'' s,.a' vol..
"Ths DcIi"nary Is decide"y cue , =; ,h. c",r. f
able and important WORKS az M s;Jsr"J c~,nIaSa
publication. n" hDraTy VIZ, ~
withUut it."-BrtSf01 "0A'"N'' 49,
1--WE repeat our Opin'9n that " iS'ne moft copi""s
accurate aud scientific Dictionary 81 our language
which has hitherto bee" comp'led.--44o Jour-
..yh, qualifications will go far to remove the unjust
,re;udices which prevail in This country against The
literature OF the .'-4berdeem Observer.
| D..c...,r I,vr,sos or rd;n,.roh hos ra,,..t "a
H., 1ha 1890. n;o,,n.,v ~ H. Wshs,a. - s..
"''. "o ;. ~ T, -, r. r.:,: 20 ,I Ss
,, ~. : ~, 49,, s ~" ~ ~ ~ 90 ''''
''''e' ""' ~. '""'o " "' P'e"e' e<o'S'
L, Al From the Massachusetts Eagle. sq.
nm these notices we n'ay remark that those opN-
" o"s appear u he justified hy the general opinion
M tins country. A gentleman who has travelled the
Eastern and Northern States, IN var0ns directions,
observes that Websiers Dictionary has almost Super
seded II" Others, and IN many country stores no Die
!innares and Spelling Books kept ior sale except
Websers, ~" others being Ia demand. hi r.
Wetster's History Of the United States deserves
some notice, as it contains important particulars
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1835-10-15
j. PARKS
Hotel and Stage House,
LTTCHFIELD. CONN

.H LITCHFIELD, CONN. 81. ,... .-
AzuA THE subscriber has opened the
ian! Il house formerly occupied and
ii kept as hotel by Capt. j. Phelps,
which has been fitted up 10 good
style and calculated to accommodate persons
who visit Lilchfeld. and travellers passing
through the village. A share of public patron
age Is solicited at this establishment. and the
entertainment which will be given, il Is hop
ed. will prove satisfactory. tni
o. The situation Of the House is central
and pleasant, and was well known when kept
ny the former proprietor. t.. a@,. as - b.,
- Stages leave the above named Hotel.
daily, for Hartford and New Haven. Tray
ellers wishing 20 obtain seats in the various
stages that leave Litchfield can record their
names on the stage-boOks at this Hotel. .,s.
JOSIAH PARKS.
Litchfeld. August 81, 1885. .z l9
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1835-10-15

Att0 Court Of Probate holden at W0terl0,0n,
Sept. -! l835-Esiate o THoMAs DurToN,
4 late Of Waterio,en, deceased
~ sHE administrators represent the estate
= ms"svent, and pray the appointment, of
commissioners thereon whereupon.0rdered.
that Commissions 10 RECEIVE. examine, and
adjust the claims 81 the creditors Of said estate
be appointed at the Probate Office in Water
town. on the 9Th day of Ociuber next. at .
o'clock forenoon: and that all persons inter-
csted in said estate may he notified thereof,
the administrators will cause this 0rde. to be-
published in newspaper printed 10 Lilch6eld,
and post copy thereof on the public sigupOst
in said WATERFOWL. A true copy Of record.
AT H0LBROOK Curtis, Judge.
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For NeW-Haven and
,.. NEW-YORK. 4,

n caves Litchiield Monday. Wednesday
aud Friday. at 8 o'clock in the mora
;nr-. MISSING through South Farms, Bethlem.
woodbury.. Southbury. Oxford. Humphreys
vile, and Derby, to New Haven. n
Sept. 16. j. FAhkS.
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VIE subscriber will now resume his busi-
ness at his Summer House ON the Beach
Of Bantam Lake. ,.a ,r..,-, -..I ',..,,..-,
I. W MELAssEs at wholesale or retail
1.-THE Pleasure Boat is put in fine order.
The SMALL BOATS are in good trim.
Fishing ROds-PO les, Hooks and Lines can
be obtained at Bantam. @Nf
Fruit Of the best kind, Pine Apples, &c. sc.
FREDERICK A. MARSH.
Litchfeld, June Is. 9
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1835-10-15

At a Court Of Probate holden at Plymouth.
,0ithin and for the District Of Plymouth, on
the 25th day of September. A. d. 1885:
Present. CaiUiU Butler. Esq. Jldge.
II EAVITT barrow and Harriet A. Peck.
- ADMINISTRATORS on the estate Of OzIAs
PECK, late Of. Plymouth. in said district. de-
ceased, represent said estate TO be insolvent:
Whereupon this Court directs said Admins
traitors to give notice 10 all persons interested
10 the same, to appear (if they see cause) be-
fore the Court Of Probate. to DO holden at the
day Of November next, at 8 o'clock A. nj. to
be heard relative to- the appointment Of Com
missionersg onsaid estate. by posting said or
der of notice ON a.public sisn-post in said Ply
! mouth. and by adv eriising thesame in a news
paper printed in Litchfeld, in Liichfeld coun-
lty. Certified from record,
l. II tCALvIS Burner, Judge.
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Drugs and Medicines
Paints, Oils, Wines, &c. %
AT WHOLESALER AND KETAIL' :
n ~ DENHWNRTKT


AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. .r
s.aa u g.. BECKW.KTH A.*
OFFERS for sale a complete assortment
~ of the above articles in quantities t0 SUIT
the purchaser. 90 as good, terms, as they can
be bought within the state. for cash OF credit.
including an assortment of Bronzes. Gold and
Silver Leaf and Foil, Gums COpal and Shell
Lac. Alcohoi, Japan and Copal Varnish, Ta-
marinds. Nader, Cochineal. Indigo, Amerl-
can aud Russian Isinglass, Spices, Sal Eratus~
Patent Barley and Cocoa, Soda and Seid;itE
Powders! Congress Water. Superior and
common winter sperm, Castor, pure Linseed
and Sweet OILS. Chlorine. Tooth Wash.
Preston's Salts, Bayberry Taiiow. tNA
is tsA LARGE ASSORTMENT OF F'"@ W &"
'PATEN1' MEDICINES, @a'
INCLUDING Anderson's Cough Drops, swaimf's..
Panacea, Bateman's Drops, Welch Medica-
,mentum, ThosapsOn's Eye Water, Pills Sc
various kinds, &c. Sc. o,9as, 5..y.,ao1 ..,
.a,vaa Also. a complete 0sssortment 9f .,s.,....
English & American Paints.
among which are White and Bed Lead. Whit
ing, Chrome Yellow g. Green. Prussian Blue
No. I and 2, Dutch and Rose Pink. Terra De
Sienna, VermilIion. Lamp Black, SIC. :"
London Brown Stont-P orter-old Matfei-
"a, pure Port, San,os and other WINES.
Pure Cogniac Brandy. Holland Gin. West
India Rum, sc. as medicines. asa 500, slers
Physicians, Hatters, Pointers, &c. suppsletf
on NJ good terms as they can purchase the
same qualities 10 New York. as ri s..gss
I.ischfeid, June IS. ta
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NEW GOODS.
.' @'5 .... MISS CABLE j.

i4a4taa.sf MASS CAM6AAEv ~ sl ,iatG. 3
HAS lately returned from N+w-YO with
IL a choice selection Of GOODS apprOpri.
ate to the season, consisting in part Of French
MusIins, plain Jaconet and Cambria Muslins:
also Plaid s. Book Muslios. English s. French
Calicoes of all prices, plain black and coIorrd
Silks, C,1alty Shawls, Fancy Handkerchief,
plain and figured Laces. French wro't Capes
and Collars, Gloves, Belts. Bead Bags. French
Shoes. SC. SIC. together with n large ,r,,-r ii,
p .ASS O9.taaseast of. GIzSIIS9se2.y, d
Straw and T0scan Hats Gaps and Flowers.
Ribbons and Lace Trimmings-all ofwhich
will he offered on reasonable tcrms..., v d
Litchfeld, May 90. 1855. II r.s.t 81
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TTNTEa AETEs1RE I'D.

nN and after this date the stage W III leave
~ Litchfield kSr Hartford every morning
Sunday excepted)at o'clock-gOes through
in sir hours-where il intersects Steam Boats
for Springfield the same afternoon, and steam
boats for New-York Tuesday. Thursday and
Saturday at 5 O'Clock P. M; stages for Yer
NOM. New Hampshire, Boston, Providence,
Norwich, and ew-London every morning.
and for New Haven every afternoon.
Superior new coaches RON on thisroute from
L;tchfsid to Hartford, with three changes OF
lirst-ra,e teams. and drivers Of respectability.
No one n attached sn this concern but persons
Of truth and veracity. from whom any infor-
rnation can be had with correctness and civil
ity.a For passage or Information apply too.
PARKs, AZ his house. Formerly Capt. Pheips'l
Who Is agent and proprietor. ~ .,.a .g u,
I Litchseld. Aug. 8, 1885. .es-s. ,.s,s p.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1835-07-09

discouraged at the prospect; 50, after
a great deal Of reasoning and hesita-
ton, thinks l TO myself, I'll STOP
The dial could scarcely keep its
countenance during this harangue but
resuming its gravity, thus replied
Dear Mr.. Pendulum, I am really as
tonished that such useful, industrious
person a. you, should have been over
come by this sudden action. II is true.
you have done a great deal Of work in
your tune so have we all. and are like
y to do; which, although il may "a.
tgue US to think Of, the question is,
whether il will fatigue us TO do. Would
you now. do me the favor to give about
half dozen strokes 10 illustrate NV
argumenti'
The pendulum complied, and licked
SIX tunes in It's usual pace. Now. re-
sumed the dial, i may be allowed to
inquire, il that exertion was at all ia
tigueing or disagreeable to youi' Not
IN the least, replied the pendulum, il
IS not OF SIX strokes that | complain.
nor Of sixty, but Of MILLIONS. .'yery
good, replied the dial; bu, recollect
that though you may think Of million
strokes in an instant, you are required
to erecufs but one; and that, however
often you may hereafter have TO swing.
a moment will always be given 10 YOU
to swing in That consideration STAG
gers me, confess said the pendulum.
Then, ! hope, resumed the dial-plate.
we shall all Immediately return to our
duty; for the maids will lie in bed If
we stand idling thus
Upon this, the weights, who had ne
yer been accused of hight conduct, used
all their influence in urging him TO
proceed: when as with one consent.
the wheels began 10 turn, the hands be-
gan to move, the pendulum began TO
swing; and, TO its credit. tucked as loud
as ever; while a red beam of the rising
sun that streamed through hole in the
kitchen, shining full upon the dial-plate
IT frightened up as If nothing had been
the matter.
When the farmer came down 10
breakfast that morning, upon looking at
the clock, he declared that his watch
had gained an hour in the aight.