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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-17

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
There was nothing very important transacted during
nus day--The House was principally engaged the
Resolutions OF the Legislature of the State of New York
on the subject Of the reorganization oC the Nta.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-17
(From TIE V1ig Of Ee5. 10. J

4 from ne iIhtg Of Feb. 49,
We differ ourselves wholly
from the Loudoun Delegation on
the vote for which they are thus
Icensarod: we believe that Con
sress has no constitutional right TO
abolish slavery ia the District Of
Columbia; but We can, Hecerfhe-
less, respect The Conscientious seru-
pies Of those 'oAO, Haier their 0aths
u support Tie Constellation eflte u.
States, io0nid r<Jase to gipe an al.
frn'atrre cute "a that resolution
We surely should ReUer think for
That Cote n ehdrgi them ir:fh .9bo-
iiti0HiSm, or framPl,ng upon the
trust aud abusing Lse confidence Of
their constituents thereby casting
10 unjust aud Hngenerous impata-
zion upon their HiOfiscs.D
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-10-08
Presidential Election.
To Be held on the 7th day of Novsm-
Der, 1886, for the co'ty Of Hampshire.

Der, 1886, for the co'ty Of Hampshire.
WE the subscribers, by virtue Of the
authority vested in us as commissions
ers to superintend the election OF cleo :
tors Of Presiden, and Vice President Of
the United States 10 said county, do
appoint the following persons commits.
sioners to superintend the said election
at the several election districts in said
county,. viz:
At the house of Ell BeaU William
Rscy, William Odel g. Samuel Gard.
At the honse Of Bsnjamin Stump
Pierce holland, Samuel Bonham and
John Stump. I.E
1T the stone school house, on the
land of Robert Sherrard-George
Keller. jan'r, James Sommervilie and
John Largent Of Lewis. y -
y 1T the house of SAINT Hammoc X
Frederick Shee,z, William WEIGH and
Joshua Johnston. :.
.AttAe house Of John Piper-Wil-
liam Alternately. James Alternately and
James Donaldson. ~
At the'house Of Layton s. Cundif
John Vandiver, John Pierce and
Layton, 81 Cundiff.
At the house Of Elisha TAompson-
James Smith, Nathan Tucker and Jo-
seph P. Clutter 81 80
1t will be essentially necessary for
the Commissioners TO pay strict atten-
ton to the laws which point out their
duty, and the mode ofsconducting the
election. These will be, found in the
supplement to the Revised Code, one
Of which is entitled can act to provide
for the election of electors to choose q
President, &c., which passed March
16, 1882" to be found on page 81 sof
said Supplement. The other is "an
act concerning general elections 10 this
commonwealth" passed April 1881,
sections 81, So, 50. IS, So and 81, to
be found lin same Supplement, pages
117,,l8. & 10, without particular
attention TO which the election may
be void,
WILLIAM NAYLOR,
WILLIAM DONALDSON,
: THOMAS CARSKADON.
October S, 1836-td.
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ALSO,
ANOTHER Tract.
containing about
| g O A G RE 81.

lying on Sugar Run, drain Of Pat
terson's Creek. There IN good SU-
GAR CAMP on this land, and about
TWENTY ACRES cleared and I'M.
DIR fence. There is Osss Hundred md
Ihirty too Aeres OF TIMBER LAND
attached 10 the frat named tract. A
further description of the Property
is deemed unnecessary, as persons
wishing to purchase will view it. A.
uy person so wishing TO view it will
call upon Abraham Rinshart, who
lives near to the property, or the sub
seriber who will shew i, at any time.
The conditions will be one-fourtF1 of
the purchase money in hand, and the
balance in 8 equal annual payments. to
be secured by deed of trust. Possession
can be had the first Of January, 1887.
There will be credit of nine months
on the other property, the purchaser
giving note and security. Sale 10 COM
Hience at 10 O'Clock, when due at,en-
daace will be giveo by
JAMES ALLEN,
Admir-. with the VIII annexed of
ID. HoIIenback decd.
Hamp. co. Sept. IL, 1886.
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VIRGINIA, TO WIT:

VIRGINIA, TO WIT:
Ar rules holden in the Clerks Office
Of The Circuit Superior Court Of
Lao and Chancsrv for Hamp Shire
county, the Isl Monday sn Sep
TENDER, 1886.
Matilda Kyle, plaintiff, against
Hannah Barrett, widow of William
Barrett, formerly Herrie, KYLE, wild
ow of Robert Kyle, deed, JOHN NJ
Wsggoner and others, defendants.
in CHANCERY.
The defendants Hannah Barrett, James
Kyle. Daniel Kyle. and Jacob Swart and
Elizabeth his wife, not having entered
their appearance, and given security ac-
cording to the act Of Assembly and the
rules of this court; and it appearing by
satisfactory evidence that they are not
inhabitants Of this country: IT IS OR.
DERED, That the said defendants do ap.
pear here on the LIST day oftbe A oril term
next, and answer the bill ofthe plaintiff.
and that copy of this order h. forth.
with inserted IN some ne1spaper pub
iished in Romney, fcf two moa,hs sue
cess'vely ana snat another copy be pos
ted at the front door of tho Courthouse
Of the said county Of Hampshire, A
copy-~Te
JOHN B. WHITE, 9. nc.
September 10, 1896.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-10-08
Nev Goods.

THE subscribers are receiving a
large stock OF I'll
Eall 81 1ut,ttet. Goons,
embracing all articles in usual dema nd ,
and many which are seldom to be found
in the country.-Amongst our assort-
ment are
Blue, Black, Brown, Drab.,
Steel Mixed, 81 fancy coloured Cloths,
Sattinets, full and striped Linseys,
Cassimeres, Merinoes Of all qualities
and solours, Gro de Nap Meridoes, a
beautiful article, Silk Velvet, Vestings,
Calicoes, Irish Linens, Black Bomba.
zine, Bombazette, FlanneIs, Blankets,
Burlaps, Fancy Handkerchief and
Shawls, Cotton Shawls, Handker-
chiefs, Checks, Plaid Coltons, Bleach.
ed and Brown Cottons, Cotton Yarn,
Carpet Chains, Candle Wick, &c,
&c. &c. so,-Groceries, Wines,
Quesnsware, Hardware, Stoves, Tin
ware, &c. &c. Sc.
49,, 7 en. -, II
We would particularly call atten-
ton to our CLOTHS, as we can sell
them much cheaper than we have ever
sold any Of equal quality. We are
thankful for the patronage we have re-
ceived, and hope for continuance
Dealers will do well to call and see
our stock.-We are determined 10 sell
CHEAP. 's 4,
C. L. WREN & CO. y
Romney, Oct. 1, 1886.
o. WE wish to buy Corn, Oats,
Buck wheat and Wheat, and will give
the highest prices. All kinds Of coun-
try produce taken in exchange for
Goods. C. L. w. & CO.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-10-08
EAAA AND WINTER.
GOODS.

Great pains have been taken in their
selection of GOODS, as it regards
quality, style, and cheapness - and
they can say with confidence, they will
offer them on as fair terms as they can
be had in this section Of country. Their
stock consists 10 part of the following
articles, viz
Super Blue, Black, Brown,
Grey, Drab, Green, Dahlia and Invis.
ibie Cloths. common, do. do. not to be
purchased cheaper than they will sell
Green Pelisse ditto; Super Blue,
Black and Drab double milled CASH
mere, fancy striped and checked Buck
skin do. (first rate !; striped. checked
aud plain, Cassinetts, from so cents
up; Woolenetts and Flushings Blue,
Green, Red and White Mackinaw
Blankets, Saddle and Rose, ditto |; Su-
per Swansdown, ToiIinet, Plaid VAL
encia and Silk Vestings, black and fan
cy cut Silk Velve,s, cut Tabby ditto !;
ready made Silk Vests French, Eng
lish and German, ST very cheap, Me-
rinoes' of various colours; Circassians
end Bombsse.ls /; Worstsd. Gro de
Maps, a new. and splendid article for
Ladies' dresses red, white, green and
yellow Flannels, Canton ditto; Super
plain, checked, and figured Gro de
Naples Silk !; black mationi Lustripp
ditto ; super plain. and figured White
Satins; Plaid Silks; Gre de Naples and
Jacquart Handkerchief; Thy bet, Va
Iencia, Tartern, German, Chaly, Prus.
sian, Bagdad and new style cashmere
Shawls Barcelona, Italian, checked
and striped Cravais /; .Pongee, Spittls.
field. flag and bandanna Handker-
chiefs ! plain, figured and hem stitched
Linen Cambfick, do, Satin and Tape;
striped 6g'd & checked Jaconeits, plain
and figured Swiss and Book Muslins !;
scollof Trimmings & FIounces; French
ChintE /; Twilled and other Calicoes,
from Cd. to SIT cents; coloured, plaid
& striped Cottons; Tickings; Checks;
bIeached and brown MusIins, ! to 64 |;
coloured and white corded skirts; Irish
Linens aud Lawns I; Ladies', Kid,
Hoskin, Pic Mic and Fur tipped Gloves;
mohair, worsted, silk and cotton Hose;
silk and Cotton Umbrellas; white and
assorted coloursd spool Cotton; wors-
ted, cotton, webb'and gum Suspenders;
Cotton Bats and Raw Cotton; Em-
broidered and plain Beltings. Togeth-
er with a general assortment of
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VIRGINIA, TO WIT:

In the Circuit Superior Court Of
Law and Chancery, for Hampshire
county. the 10Th September, 1886.
Walker Louthan, Complainant against
Sarah Largent, widow snd relics OF
John Largent, decd, James Siane,
Administrator with the will annexed
Of John Lpgent, decd, William
Largent. james Largsnt, John Wash
iug,on Largent, William johnson
aud Margaret his wife, formerly
Margaret Largent, Joseph Largent
and Mary his wife, formerly Mary
Lsrgent, Edward Frazier and Ellz-
abeth his wife, formerly Elizabeth
Largen,, Samuel Sargent. and. Sa-
rah Ann his wife, formerly Sarah
Ann Largen:, and Milly Largent,
children, heirs, and legal represen-
taiives Of said John Largent, decd,
defendants.
Peter Michael and Israel Dawson
Complainants, agains,
Sarah Largeut, widow and reict Of
John Largen., Decd, James Slane
Administrator with the will annexed
Of John .Largent, decd, William
Largent,J James Largent, j Ohm Wash-
ington Largent, William Johnson
and Margaret his wife, formerly
Margaret Lqrgent, Joseph Largen,
add Mary his wife, formerly Mary
Largent, Edward Frazier, and Eliz-
abeth his wife,, formerly Elizabeth
Largent, Samuel Sargent and Sa-
rah Ann his wife, formerly Sarah
Ann Largent, and Milly Largent,
children, heirs, and legal represen-
tatives of said John Largent, Decd,
defendants, In CHANCERY.
Upon the several petitions of Thorn.
as NARROW, Executor of Henry Fra
zier, decd, Stephen Millar and Adam
10y, they are permitted to become Co.
Complainants with the said Peter Mi
chaelan Israel Dawson in their suit /:
the said petitioners having agreed TO
pay their proportion Of all costs which
have accrued, or may accrue 10 the
suit Of said Michael and Dawson and
thereupon these causes came on to be
heard together, the 10th day of Sep
TENDER, 1886, on the bills, the answers
Of the defendant. Slane, and exhibits
filed and proof of the publication a..
gainst the absent defendants and was
argued by counsel. In consideration
whereof, it 10 adjudged, ordered and
decreed, that the bills Of the plaintiffs
be taken for confessed against all the
defendants except the said James
Slane il appearing TO ,the satisfaction
Of the Court the subpG ,as awarded
against them, have been served. more
than four months and they still failing
to answer: and il is further ordered,
adjudged and decreed, that Master
Commissioner John Kern, jr. do stale
an account of the administration of the
estate Of John Largent, showing the, a.
mount of payments made by the said
James Slane, as Administrator with
The will annexed of John Largent
deed, upon debts dee by specially
binding the heirs OF said deceased !;
tho, the said Commissioned, also slate
the amcun. Of the several debss due to
the Complsinanls in these suiis and
that he also asceTtaia al what lands
the said John Largent, died, seized or
was entitled TO /; stating all such mat.
tiers specially as to him may seem per
tinent, or as may be required by the
parties to be SO stated, and make report
TO the Court, in order that further pro-
ceedings may be had. A copy
Teste,
JOHN B. WHITE, c. H. c.
NC y
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JOHN B. WHITE, c. H. c.
Commissioners Office. Romney. !
September 81, 1885. (

The parties interested in the above
decree will take notice, that ! shall at
tend at my Office, in Romaey, on
Thursday the 9Th day Of October
ne1t, when and where they will ap-
pear with such vouchers aua evidence.
as may be necessary 10 carry the same
into effect. JOHN KERN, Jr.
Master Commissioner.
September "a, 1886.
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C. L, WREN & CO.
Romney, Oct. /, 1886.
VIRGINIA, TO. WIT:

=
VIRGINIA, TO WIT:
At rules holden in tie Clerks Office
of the Circuit Superior Court Of
Lao and Chaneerytor tie county
of Hampshire, the first Monday ia
August, 1886.
Abraham Vanmeter, Jr. and Garrett
Vanmeter, executors ofJscob Van.
meter, decd. plaintiffs, against
Abraham Vanmeter, and Isaac Vans
meter, Thomas Cromwell and 9th
'''' 1''' in CHANcERY.
THE Defendants Abraham Van-
meter and Isaac VanmeteF, not hay-
ing entered their appearance and CIV
en- security according to the act Of
asse mbly and the rules Of this court !;
and it appearing by satisfactory evil
dence that they are not inhabitants Of
this country II is ordered, Tha, the
said defendants do appear hefe on the
first day Of The April term next,
to answer d supplemental bTl ! ana
that a copy of this order be forth with
inserted il some newspaper published
in Romney, for two months success
lively, and that another copy be posted
at the front door of the court house Of
the said county Of Hampshire. A
copy-Teste,.
wy JOHN B. WHITE, c. H. c.
August 8, 1886.
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Notice..

THE Notes given at the sale Of
IN g. Jack, last spring, were placed
The hands Of the subscriber for col
lion. The Notes are due-payment
lequested to be made.to
JOHN JACK.
October s, 1836.-2t.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-10-08
A List Of Letters.

Retaining 10 the Post Office at Moore
held, w.. on the fret day Of Octo-
Der, 1886, which if not taken ont
before the first day,of January next.
will be sept TO the General Post or.
flee as Dead Letters, viz:
Saues DrooKs Augustin HoliEman
Gabriel Bradigum George Harness I'd
",ii'am cunning Bryant Jefferson
nam John James
George . Cunning John Earentz
nam i, John Linthicum
Jesse cunningham To a vender of Me-
William RI. Cum dicine -
nlngham: John Nc Dowell Jr.
Jacob Clifford q 49, :
Clerk OF. Hardy Michael Mause
Nancy Davis John Muffin 3
John =. Dlvinney Mary R. Naylor
Isaac Dasher Josiah Rennick
Thomas Fletcher Jacob Rnhrbauph
William Fisher James Roberts
Samuel Foster Peter Smith !.
George Feather William Sevmour 9
William George John Seymour
Joseph George FELIX Seymour
George Z. Harness Adam Stump
. David Spohr
s II. PUGH, P. M.
Moorefeld, Oct. s, 1886.
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M. 06erttelo, Dentist,
FROM wINcuEsTrR.

Respectfully Informs the citizens Of
Mooreheid and vicinity Of his readiness
to attend any calls in his profession.
Moorefeld, Oct. /, 1886.
o. He would also respectfully in :
torn the citizens OF Romney, and vi
cinity OF his iutention Of returning to
this place, in a few weeks.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-10-08

vGF A MEETING. of the School
lommissioner's Of Hampshire county !,
Requested on TIE 14th Of this month.
October 8, 1886. $50.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-10-08

n Those Of our subscribers who
fomised us Wood, will oblige rs by
eIivering it soon.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-10-08
SEVEN Memberss p

\ The water is to he drawn from the
-besapeake and Ohio Canal next
week, for the purpose Of making the
Necessary repairs to the Catocton. A
hneduct, which has been in bad con-
Hilton for the last IL or 18 months.
4 Who piNbet ?-We are authorized
4 % bet $4,000 that General Harrison
i cts the electoral votes Of the following
5tates at the ensuing election for Pres
|Ideut Of the United States: riz: $500
}bat be gets the vote Of Ohio. $500
hat he gets the vote Of Pennsylvania,
| 500 that he gets the vote of kentuc-
ky, and $500 that he gets the vote. Of
lndiane. - Wheel. Times, October 1st.
| An agency of the United States Bank
bf Pennsy lyania is to be established at
81. Louis, Henry S. Cox esq, agent.
/ We learn by gentleman from the
rest thai every Land Office in Michi-
uan, Indiana, Illinois and Missouri, is
osed at present on account of the
eavy securities required of the land
Stficsr under the new act of Congress.
n Western paper.
Il Suic;de.--Mr. FRAZIER, Of Alle-
hany, Pa, committed suicide last
eek, in the open day, aud in the open
HID. He had inflicted 8 wounds in
H. region Of his breast. two of which
lere fatal. Re fecting, during his SOL
hry moments, upon the disgr ace and
ebin which he had brought upon him
,tElf and family by .intemperance, drove
MIN to despair, and despair pointed
I'm to death as the only refngs from
els miseries. Pitssburg Advocate.
"The tongue ola viper is less hurt
oIl than that of Slanderes and the
ofded scales Of rattle snake less
eadful than The purse Of the Cypress
u
\ 1He editor oft6e Washington Me-
sropoEt0ys has been presented with a
sbbage which measures twenty -four
ID 10 circumference Beat his soho
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New Goods.

VIE subscribers have received
H. and are now opening an unu.
sual large assortment of For
eign and Domestic
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-10-08
GLORIOUS NEws--IF TRUE,

u GLORIOUS NEws--IF TRUE,
i The stage driver from Cumberland on
Yesterday reports, that out of the ErGH-
THREE Delegates. constituting the
popular branch of the Legislature Of Ma
.a.. =.
ryland--the Wings have elected SIXTY.
SEVEN Members. p
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Grand Consolidated Lottery.

Grand Consolidated Lottery.
For the State Treasury. Delaware
College, and Common Schools. CLASS
A. To be Drawn at Wilmington, Dela-
ware, on Wednesday, the 10th October.
1886. rs Number Lottery-i2 Drawn
Ballots.
Rich and Splendid Scheme.
l Splendid Prize of 10000 Dollars.
s0,ooOl 10000! 1880 / 5000 |
1000! 5000 !. $500! 1000!
1900 rs Of | 900 &c. &c.
Tickets $2o-Halves go Qrs. SIS
A package in this lottery contains
rs tickets and 10 warranted to draw at
least 204 dollars nett. ~
package of whole tickets rs in num-
Der will cost S50o--Warrante to draw
back 2o4 Deduction allowed 26. Ger
tifcate of a package of whole tickets will
be sent for S27o Certificate of halves
tor Sl35; and of quarters for S6T So.
u BEsURE TO ADDRESS
/. l.. Nicholson & Brother,
Lottery Vendors,
Oct. 8. BALTIMORE.
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PUBLIC SALE.

WILL BE SOLD, on Tuesday the
22nd day Of November 'sext, at the late
residence Of Daniel Hollenback, decd.
on Patterson's Creek, the following
property, viz:
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s1He editor ofthe Washington Me-
I'opoEt0p has been presented With a
y bbage Which measures twenty -four
u ia circumference Beat tkis who
y ?-Philadelphia Ledger.
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so Prizes Of 1000 Dollars.


Virginia State Lottery, No. 6.
To be drawn at Alexandra, Va. Oct.
%, 1885.
CAPITALS 50, 900 DOLLARS.
100000 6Oool s.14ol 5000 g.
500 1000! so of 900 &c. &c.
Tickets only Tea Dollars.
A certificate of a Package Of AZ whole
Tickets will be sent for $50 DoLpAns
Halves. Quarters and Fights In propoa.
ton. u,
The Great Ia Dra.on No. Scheme .
Nearly as many Prizes as Blanks!
Virginia State Lottery, No 8.
For the benefit of the Town of Wheel.
ing. To be drawn at Alexandra, Sat.
urday. Oct. 20, 1895.
sCHEME-3o 900 DOLLARS,
l5.oooI 6,oool ,5,oool 1000 | 10
of 900 !! Is Of 600 | 20 of 500, &c.
Tickets only Ten Dollars.
Certificate ola Package of 25 whole
Tickets in this Magnificent Sch eme may
be had forT130 Dolars-Packages Of
Halves and Quarters in proportion.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-10-08

1.-THE tongue ola viper is less hurt
4 than that of Slandereb and the
Eded scales Of a rattle snake less
Z eadful than The purse Of the Cypress
-
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Corn in the. Shock,
Wheat, Oats, BucEaoheat,
CLOVER SEED.
POTATOES, Hogs, Hay,

POTATOES, Hogs, Hay,
and other property. At the same time
ADD place, will be offered the Farm
known by the name Of the "HOME
FARM" containing
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NEGRO GIRL,

october 8, 1ss6.--tds,
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1836-04-15
STORY OF THE FARMER AND
THE SOLDIER.

Bows are ap, to form very ridiculous
notinus Respecting the splendour aud de.
lights nj soldiers life. winch. instead
of happiness As they imagine. is perhaps
the mnst miserable in the world. While
the youth u genius aud industry - RS
ing in the pursuit nf his peaceful ard no.
norahle occupations. how often ~ his
ihoughlless early companion. who has
embraced the career ut a soldiers life,
spending ais best years in the listless.
ness Of an unrdea'd range oi duty, be-
coming old N doing nothing. and only
preparing for himself, most likely. a
painful conclusion TO valueless exist
ence. Boys who are not aware of the
sufferings which often accompany the
soldiers career. may possibly profit by
the perusal Of The following li..Ie story.
written by IRIS. Slgourney, an American
authoress:-- 49, -
II was q cold evening in winter. A
lamp cast its cheerful ray from the win.
dow Of a small farm house in one of the
villages of New England. A FIRE was
burning brightly on the hearth, and two
brothers sat near il. Several school,
books Law by them on the table, from
which they had been studying their les.
sons for the next day. Their parents
had retired to rest, and the boys were
conversing earnestly. The youngest,
who was about thirteen, said, John. |
mean 10 be soldier why so, Jamesi'
Il have been reading the life OF Alexan-
der Of Macedon, and also a good deal
sbou, Napoleon Bonapar,e. | think they
were the greatest men tina. ever lived.
There is nothing in this world like the
glory Of the warrior
II does not seem to me glorious TO do
so much harm. To destroy multiludes Of
Innocent men, aud to make such mnurn-
ing in families, and so much poverty aud
misery in the world, is more cruel than
glorious
20, bu, then, John, to be so honored,
and to have so many soldiers under your
command, and the lame OF such mighty
ylct"ries--what glory is there to be CON-
pared with thisf
James, our good minister told US in
his sermon last Sunday, that the end Of
life ,cus The test Of its goodness. Now.
Alexander, tia! you call Tie great, GO.
intoxicated aud died like mailman; and
Napolees was Imprisoned Oh desolate