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city and vicinity, that he continues give lessons in his
own native languages at his private families and
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From the Grren 1ai.,le. NJ >

From the Green Thistle, No. 9.
MT Pickwick-'As vas a comm down street this
mornin thinkn Of my mother-in-law, and the oldun.
and the shepherd, big loafer vent to shoot little him
nocenf dog, right afore my face. So goes up to
HIM, MIR. Shook says /. my name amt Shook,
says he. Veil, said /, my name amt Walker, and II
SO be- Mr. varmint, that you harms that ere dog. W.
your name WI be a thing Of no consequence at all
Mr. Shook, and he amt one bit more afraid Of water
My name amt Shook says he Veil then 90 on
says and the next dog You meets take off your hat
and make bow 70 him, cos ye sce he is the properer
mammal Of the two, says l. Ven comes home. sets
down and writes this ere little hafTecting dty So not
rope afore the speech vas DONE SV
AN APPEAL TO THE DOG KILLER.
Loafer, spare that dog
Touch not a hair or limb!
In youth he fought for me a-. IS
, And now III fight for him.
What injury doth he
That in his fated head,
The Mayors stern decree " it,
Must lodge junk Of lead
Ny old and faithful dog,
Whose name and wide renown
Have frightened many a rogue;
And wonldst thou shoot him down!
Loafer! thy wrath forbear!
Let Honesty go free
Though mad, he would beware
vi such a thing rs thee
When but an idle boy, #..,
Often with him roved; ..
In all their gushing Joy,
Him, too, my sisters loved;
And him my brothers dear @s'..
The fond caress would give,
Loaferi who sent thee here I
Go let that old dogsi~e. '
My heart strings round thee cling,
Close as thy hide old friend! s.a# ".
Thy honors will sing, Basis.
Thy life and fame defend r..a
Old dog the Mayor brave
" And, Loafer, leave the spot, a.s#sr
While I've a hand to save, ....,. ..@.
@ Thy gun shall harm him not .N
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-10-20

qus different thing; and that the handsome eyes OF
the widow caused him certain uneasness certain m
convenient sensations which the most immoderste use
ofhis favorite powder could not remove
One day. being seated by her side, he became so
strongly absent that his snuff box which he held open,
dropped from his hands upon the floor.
= How unfortunate" said the widow, presenting the
box which she had picked up, "you have split all your
snuff"
:" No matter" replied Melbourne seizing the hand
with which she held out the box 1T is OF no cense-
quence snuff, 1t is true very good thing, but IT is
not a universal panacea-t will not cure every CON-
plaint."
!" Indeed and when did you make this discovery
To-day ONLY have trebled my ordinary allow
ance, in order drive your image from my thoughts,
but have not succeeded. see clearly that to settle this
business satisfactorily must either fly FROM or marry
you. Now, my dear madam, which course ought to
pursueT
!" That Of flying, to be sure" said Madame Duval-'
But what signify words which beed by the eyes r
Melbourne very properly needed only the language of
the latter He warmly embraced the widow, and an
explanation ensued which prove' highly satisfactory to
both parties. Melbourne wealthy, rather eccentric
but of noble and cultivated mine. The lady was vir
tuous, Of good birth, but comparatively poor There
existed obstacle to unon which both desired; and
years after, Melbourne the happy father of two
beautiful children whose fond endearments, joined TO
the devoted love of charming wife so agreeably oc
cuped his whole time, that the snuff box thrown
aside as useless article L.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-10-20
M q NEH NJ A X * r It.

THURSDAY, Oct 10, II L. NJ
The short sighted policy Of banks brokers and newspapers
10 be fabulous The fact that they draw too speedy
conclusions They take shadow that lays upon the
rent 81 commercial affairs for the substance.
We will prove this When the great outcy made of the
gold taken this country pay the debt
Britain, maintained, despite of all opposition
that these statements erroneous and that very little CON-
paayey crossed the for that purpose Recent state
men have proved the correctness ofour assertions When 1t
stated that the country being drained OF its specie
and, that already having e should shortly have
declared this to be untrue than the former
statement and that with all the fuss and oucry the fact
that much specie into the country
than taken of il Those who were alarmed by their
fears took Of the immense taken coec
lively brought into port the emgrants of which, of
rendered. they only the kegs and boxes
Of specie taken shipboard.
number of the London Times says, and
how tcorroborates all we have stated upon this subject
II is well worth knowing by persons who either
that unexceponabe mode Of conveying funds
thhe is TO found in the shape Of Bank Of England post bills
for greater security drawn trpcae The mode was sng
New York. ana whose first sovereigns
with him. but this plan OF bank bills leaving security out OF
and hey we're eagerly by the merchants OF that
city, most whom were in want OF suitable aud safe remit
England and the general remark them
that nothing could have been found for the purpose To
our Bank the adoption OF them TO any r1.ent must a. tins
in soeregns constantly carried out to the United
them this be obtaned In fact notwithstanding the
exuaten with which the large exports of from New
York dwe Of late the real truth has turned
10 be thsa greater amount sent from England
Aan thar recerd leaving the balance therefore against this
this country greater than That method
shoud have been pointed leaving other matters to adjust
themselves obviae this necessity for exporting god
tremely valuable at the present juncture.
The first commercial paper in the world gives to the public
the facts that have long given much greater sum has
received in this than and in England
they devng prevent the balance Of such ship
ments being against them.
There gnor and blindness in regard TO
the Treasury The ultimate effects OF these issues
Bankers and others that the confidence
which these will give will be to them valya confidence
genderins confidence Hence they the tools and
prey party politicians who them for their party pur
pCses reckless Of all consequences whes will learn
open their eyes wdeyto examine dive into the very
the which they are interested and pro.
per conclusions
The stock market is much the yesterdays quota
ten. The speculation IN Long ard have ceased
the stock remains at yesterdays closing price.
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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-10-20

DILEs-puBEH,-DR HALE'S Pile Ointment Is pos.
tive cnre for the Piles w three days time Sold BY j. ~
Mart corner ~ Chambers street and Broadway; Burnett
- bh avenue. w. NJ 0uion, corner 81 Bowsy and Grand
street oI2-tms
" have the toohschc, and wh avoid having
tooth esrseted, pbaI 81 Dr. Brsmnhs Odontarc
rpseor which Instantly relieves the painful Affection and
producers in iew applications coat over the
delicate sensitive anecisd thus Incapable of
being acted 90 by ar, hot ~ e-ld water. alton
eR purely vfgetsbi liquid warrs.sd not 10 njure the
enamel % the teeth adjoining the one al cf.i
For sale whoiesae fctal nv A. ID stpls corner OF
Fulton and william sis, NInor Gamble, corner OF Dry and
nrosd~svy Nnnes ~ Brnsdwey, SIGN Of the Golden
M~rsr WIN Horwhi, Canal Hudson sts: n. X
Aus~ ~ CsrmIre ~ srd nurset IS eth svssue, YORK
ID. Ycarw, ~ south Pvurb Ct rillsdelpAia o. In
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-10-20

our pvssidsass He he's given nsshsr dinners nor le-
ysss during the session. and only sees those who visit
him on business.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-10-20
h n,sd nH.nHsoPh $500 ssonE AT Las. 49,.

n,ssox ~ III 80 $500 At L.s.
Krsdcato has failed ssssssss s'ss gravel,
semsa weakness 10 satisfied Of rs wonderful efficacy
Poe that he WOULD not hesitate forfeit e0Oe any failure
TIE Increasing demand Cor POETS Specific In this city,
In PhilsdspAs Baltimore Boston, Providence, and Nev
Orvsns, u the best proof ofits worth.
Ncw york ARerts-A. D. Sands, 100 Fulton street;
~ Non~s Ga Broadway sgr II the golden mortar w. Hor
WILL Canal and Hudon IT, " Austin, 4S Carmne
and Burnei, % OH avense Philadelphia. y Grihths
9Th and Chssnui BostonA Geyer, salem
hanover sta Providence, d. j. Woodwork Price o.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-10-20

ruvU Notes Georgia Lancer Company redeem
ed at the Offices Of Day rornsn, No n Wall street.
David Hows Son, No n Wall 81 eet and al j. B. Coch ans
Ne. 10 Wall street. at "A per cent discount s7Sias
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-10-20
STEMLING's yMIENTAL BALsAMI(


- COMPOUND An eficacicus, ssutary edestnsl re-
medy in all Of Leucorrhpa involuntary Enoss SENT
nal weskness Irregulary ofe Mepscs rrifs~d Deus
action OF the Bladder and IN all diseases ofhe Urinary
gans The immediate relief generally afforded by the
the Banmie Compound, in short space Of time has
heightened its celebrity in the the above Diseases
confidently offered with accompanying certificates ofhe
eminent Of the British Faculty, which will stamp the bigh
putaton in which the unique preparation valued Prepared
only - Sterling white Chapel London. Sold wholesale
and retail, by NATHAN n. GRAHAM,
o4-sms No. 90 Nassau st.. corner OF Fulton.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-10-20

a HTIFIClAIs TFETH, without clasps, springs
N nc. thereby avoiding injury the adjoining the
principles Of atmospheric pressure by LFyETT, Dentist
No. 5lit Broadway, opposite the Masonic Hall.
This method generally known and approved needs
comment being wholly different In principle and result
anv pracriced IN New York.
His references Of the highest order smpehe opin-
ion Of the New York public this improved system be
in the following respectable papers
Vide New York Mircr, 1eih July, 1886.
Courier Enquirer 26th December lass.
Evening Star. nth Jnne, 1887. "a amos
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-10-20

CAED.-IO LADftS AND DFN1LkMfk.-
h.LADY hOhTAGUE's COMPOUND CHINESE
SOAP prepared from beautiful cxotcs per-
fecy innocent completely eradcstes tsn eckles pupl~s
spots; redness and all sutaneous eruptons gradually rrs
clear soil skin: transforms the sallow compiler
nile bloom.
Gentemen, AFTER shaving, win find Il aay i-raahiiy
and pain and the skin pr.,~nt
For sale wholesale and retail by A. Underh % Beetman
Wliam DR. Hart, Broadway
bers Dr.. Syme, Bowery Walker ST. D. Scheelin
ia Canal Lawrence o1im*
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-10-20

Doors, BOOTS, BOOTs-wALKERS, $50 Canal
street. the second shoe store from Greenwich street the
get cheap soss the coming The subsc
have ladies' gentlemen and chdrens boots and shoes Of
every description sell lower than they have been offered
this public Also India Rubber and Leather Shoes don't
mistake the go Canal street, the second shoe store from
Greenwich oll-lmt
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-09-20
Berkeley Springs, Va.

FEsHlS house is now open for the recep
H ton of company.
The undersigned deems it his duty 10
give notice, that his rate of boarding is in
creased to 81 50 per day. The knowledge
acquired 10y his operations in past seasons
and the circumstances of the times, con.
strain him to DO this.
The public may be assured, that no ef
fort or expense will he spared to make the
Accommodations of this house in all respects
what they should be : and that whatever
measure Of success may attend his effort:
TO please, the proprietor will continue 10 be
literally. what by courtesy he subscribe;
himself.
he public's humble servant,
JOHN STROTHER.
Berkeley Springs, Va, July 5. 1887.
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Martfnsburg Ga,ette.
TERMS.

TERMS.
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DOLLARS and FIFTY CENTS, within the year
year, THREE DOLLARS will invariably be de.
manded No paper will be discontinued Until an
Editor.
advertisements Of one square or less inserted
hree times for one dollar, and for each subse
quent insertion twenty five cents longer one;
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length inserted and posted according TO law, A.
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given, the advertisement will be continued nn'
I'll forbid and charged accordingly.
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Notice.
TO PARENTS & GUARDIANS.

u HE undersigned having been for
4 long time subjected to great annoy.
ance and much injury, by the continued
depredations Of boys, and other indvidu
ais, on his premises adjoining his Mill
though they have been repeatedly warned
to desist--has at length come to the fixed
determination, that no pains shall be spa
red to identify persons SO offending, in TO-
tuFe, with view to their punishment by
prosecution. And he deems it proper
further TO add, for the information of all
concerned, that as there are some who
fancy themselves, beyond the reach of the
law, he has made (as he trusts ample ar
engagements TO meet their case by a more
summary process and with view TO eff
feet the object contemplated, he has en-
gagged the services Of Mr.. Holm, who,
with the milers in mill. are fully authcri.
zed TO act on his behalf
ALEX STEPHEN.
May 10, 1936-tf
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STORAGE e. COMMISSION
EC US =
FORGETnWN n r

GEORGETOWN, D. c..
AUCK s. STEPHEN have taken
- that large Three Story Brick
ware House, on the corner of High and
water Streets, Georgetown, recently oc
cupied by Mr.. r. Woodward. They will
De pleased TO attend to the orders of their
country friends in the sale of any, and CIV.
cry article consigned 10 their care, as well
also, in the purchase of goods of every de-
scription, for which they will charge a
moderate commission. The premises
they have rented are very commodious.
having an excellent Wharf attached there.
to, which will admit of the receipt of
considerable quantity of Flour, or other ar.
ticles on storage. They would here take
occasion to say. that they will spare no
pains to promote the interests of their
friends, who may make their consign.
ments, and confidently trust they NAV no,
be disappointed.
November 90, 1884.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-09-20
Patrick Cussnin ghanaa,
U .A> TLORn

VI gAKES this method of informing his
n customers and the public generally
that he still continues the prosecution OF
his business at his Old Stand, corner Of
Queen aud John ST. Martinsburg. where
be IS at all times ready to serve those who
give him call, at the shortest notice
He has Just received from New York the
latest Spring and Summer Fashions. which
will be found both comfortable and ee
CANT. Those in want Of clothing, made
in the latest fashion, or otherwise, and in
d substantial manner, are invited TO give
him call, and he pledges his best cndea
vors TO give Satisfaction TO those who do
so. His charges. too. in these hard times,
will be found remarkably moderate
9FLADIEs' HABITS made 10 the newest
style, or TO suit the taste Of those who ia
vor him with their custom.
May "a, i837-u
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GEs A n ne =,

constantly kept or hand aud for sale at
his esta blishment He also keeps HeGrse
at all times ready for service, and is pre-
pared TO make COFFiJNS, of every de.
scripiion, and at the shortest notice.
For all work manufactured al his shop
The undersigned will endeavor to make his
charges suit the hard times To supply
the wants Of this community, he has been
at great expense. and spared no pains
Can he cherish the hope that his fellow
citizens will support him? He will moi
believe otherwise. He asks that support,
however, no longer than, by assiduous APP
plicatlon to business and a disposition 10
please, he shall deserve it.
RICHARD w. RUCKLE.
June Ia, 1887 1T
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Lexiaa gtosa Gazette,
Trespassers-Beware !

FEsHE subscriber hereby forwsfns all
persons against trespassing on his
farm on Middle creek. by passing through
the same, ard leaving the fences down,
and gates open, or cutting and destroying
the timber on said farm All those who
have already offended, are notified to come
forward and settle damages otherwise.
they will be prosecuted to the utmost rigor
of The law.
WILLIAM KROESEN
June IA, 1887 -6m
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ON TO IT NJ d RY
lit KEess'sse9'S-Eea.s'g, va.

~ 4HE subscribers wish to inform the
= public generally that their Iron Foun-
dry, on the island of Harper's Ferry, will
be in operation the Goth of this month, and
will east Machinery of every description,
such as
Machine Castings, NIL Gearing,
find branding Irons.
They rW also keep on hand MouIdboards
OF Nc Cormick's patterns, from No 6. to
No. IL. right and left handed. also
Louloun Moutdboards right g. left
They haze also on hand, Wagon Bones
IF all sizes, and andirons Of pariotts pat
teraS.
They have and will keep constantly a
first rate Pattern Maker. SO that they
Will be able TO make patterns, of every
description, at the shortest notice. All
orders thankfully received and promptly
attended TO.
HUGH GILLEECE & Co.
November 10, lS35-tf
n. b Old Iron taken in exchange for
any oil the above named Castings.