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Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1837-09-16

How A NAN FEELs WHEN ABBOTT TO
GET MARRIED.-It is said to be Sc
rious thing fora girl to leave her nam
ma and entrust herself to the keeping
of the man of her heart. Nosdoubt it
is SO, but wepropose to show hat even
the sterner sex cannot surrender up
their singleness without some misgiv-
ings and trepidations.
In the first place, then, Che victim
of matrimony feels that he must SURF
render up the companions with wlloiN
he has SO long held close communion,
his evenings, instead Of being spent at
the club or the engine house, must be
devoted to the charming young crea-
ture, whose guileless heart must find
him very different from that to which
he has been accustomed. But this snot
all; he knows that after he has become
bound in the silken chain 9f marriage,
he is no longer welcome. yisitant in
those circles where, while free, wreath
ing smiles and glazing eyes, strove to
weave knot for his feet. He knows
that while bachelor isl welcome
wherever he goes, married man is
regarded as one dead--crossed off the
books-and no longer an sweriablc to
the fair. In addition to all these UNI
happy circumstances, he Has become
the head Of a family. Then through
the busy shapes into his mind, Of silks
and calicoes, doctors bills aid duns for
debts that he has never reped the be-
neft Of. Like the horse IN the mill,
he has task to perform: for others.
He isno longer free to embtace power
ty or wealth. No wonder that with
as angel at his side he looks gloomy.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1837-09-16
BEAUTIFUL PHENOMENON.

The Lexington (Kontucky) Intelligonccr, of Ju-
~ 18th says:
"On Tuesday last, somc ten Or fifteen minutes
before 3 O'Clock, r. M. heavy explosion was
hoard in this city, which the writer supposed to be
. powder mill IN this vicinity. Tho sound, which
was sensibly fclt as well as heard, seemed
70 come from castorly souteastorly direction.
A gentleman coming from Paris OH horseback, at
tho distance of ten miles from Lexington, heard it
in the same direction. This led 10 the conclusion
that II was Of mcteoric origin. We have since
sson nv intelligent lad, IA or Is years old, who
happened be, with several other boys, short dis
lance in tho country, and says he saw distinctly, Ito
uss his own Words, "a great white ball flying very
swiftly from where the sun was, towards the east.
II wasnoarly rs Zig as the sun, and very bright !;
whittier than SNOW, and had long bright streak az
terit, II . reddish color. II seemed 10 be very
near Us, and few almost az fast US lightning. We
were all frightened and watched it till it went be-
hind a tree, when all al onco we hoard terrible
noise, like henvy cannon at great distance. II
thought nt first Il II was great balloon bursted.
Such was the graphic account the boy gave of IT.
There can DO no doubt but it was grand motcoricI
explosion; and, # such the briIliancy under a
clear meridian sun, must have been splendid and
grand indeed, had itappearcd in the dark gloom Of
midnight" a ssl ya
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1837-09-16
TO RENT.

"HE HOUSE now occupied by Nj. .Jonx
PLUME, jr:,and lately whore the ptin,nr
Office was kept. Fortcrms applyto
Sept, =. II T. QUIGLEY
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1837-09-16

Oh, Dove, seraphic Dove. might !,
Might !, like f:iee, through ether ny;
A final farewell bid 10 all
That holds my wesried heart Ia '''fah,
Then would fee,-forercr biest,--
Would flee away. ana be al nssa,
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1837-09-16

WALTER ScoTT.s EARLY Oars
Rogers; he roet, relates in Lockhart's
life Of Scott, the following achievement
of the great master, in his school-boy
days. The story was related by Scott
to Rogers:
.Thers was boy in my class at
school. who stood always at the top,
nor could with all my efforts supplaat
him. Day came after day, and still ne
kept his place, do what | would; till at
length observed that, when aqucstion
was asked him, he always fumbled with
his gers at part ienlas h..ttteaa he
lower part Of his waistcoat. To re-
move it, therefore, become expedient
in my eyes; and in an evil moment it
was removed with knife. Great was
my anxiety to know the success Of
my measure; and it succeeded too well.
When the boy was again questioned.
his fingers sought again for the button
but it was not to be found. In his dis
tress he looked down for it; it was TO
be seen no more than to be felt. He
stood COMPOUNDED, and ! took posses
sion of his place; nor did he ever re-
cover it, or ever, believe, suspect who
was the author of his wrong Often
in after life has the sight of him smote
nc as passed By him; and often have
| resolved TO make him some repara-
ton; but ii ended in good resolutions.
Though / never renewed my acquaint-
ance with him, | often saw him, for he
filed some inferior office in one of the
courts oflaw at Edinburg.-Poor fell
low, believe he is dead; he took ear
" TO drinking
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1837-09-16
CIR OCERIES,

Suitable for family use, which they offer cheap
for cash, lead, or mineral--Among which will
be found
Sugar, Coffee, Young H. Tea,
Imperial, Gunpowder Souchoung do,
Molasses, Mackerel, Cheese,
Crackers, Almonds, Raisins, Figs;
Loaf Sugar, Dried Peaches,
Dried Apples, Chewing Tobacco,
Smoking Tobacco, Pepper, Allspice,
Gloves, Ginger, Nutmegs, Starch, Indigo,
Soap, Candles, Flour, Corn Meal, Corn.
Mustard, Paste Backing, Playing Cards.
Writing and Letter Paper;
Kegs Oysters, 10 barrels Porter, :
French Brandy, American do,
Holland Gin, American do,
Madeira, Tenereffe, Malaga &Port Wines
Rum, 'Claret in bottles, (sup.)
Lemon Syrup, Spanish Cigars, Melee do.
Nails, Brooms, Flasks, Powder and Ink:
Stoughton Bitters by the gallon or bottleiI
$500 lbs. we'll cured Bacon.
Du Buque, May IL, 1886. ltf
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1837-09-16
pm5anFaY.
rlIE DOVE.

u p
ssOh, had l wings Ike dove; for then would
ee away, and be at rest. Psalm, iv.6.
Tell me 10 What fair land of rest,
What sacred spot forever bics,;
What woodland wild. OF glen remote,
Or cave where Echo holds her court;
To what green sunny isle, or grove,
Specd'st thou thy flight, scraphic Dove!
Thrice favored thou. for thee no gloom
The future spreads, presaging doom;
Nor struggling with the rising tear,
Does saddles, Memory appear,
And give to thy distracted gaze
The u,irror dimm'd of happier days:
Would that were mine thy wings, oh, Dove!
For, then, how could soar above
This cherries desert rude and wild,
Where never yet the blossom smiled;
But in It's hoafof opening bloom,
Fate mark'd and bore il to the tomb.
Had thy wings, tnou waideiet. itse
O'cr mountain top and pathiess sea;
Had l thy wings, far would soar
Where meter was heard the pillows roar;
Where all was beautiful and bright,
Ono sabbath Of scrchc delight.
Had thy wings, Oh, ere you sun
f3egan his nonow's course 10 run;
Nay, ere in regal splendos drest
Again he sought the crimson west,
Far would urge my upward figni,
Nor pause til gained. glorious eight-
Oh, Dove, seraphic Dove! might !,
Might !, like i:iee, ihfoagh ether ny;
A final farewell bid 10 all
That holds my wesried heart ia 'iirah,
srh... ,y,,,I,I 4 Heo - forever tiesr
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1837-09-16

You've LADIES, whenever you see Young
men spending their leisure hours at some re-.
sort Of gaming, or other idle amusement. il ia
a sure sign they will never become gyeat men.
shun them, girls---they will pever make good
husbands.
A beau, dressed out as some are, is like a
cinnamon tree--the bark is worth more than
the body: beaux, tops, and the whole
pleasure .Ao flowing fraternity, are short-lived ami
mails. They look pretty in the gay sunshine
Il ot summer; but, poor creatures, they cannot
epaNss she approach Of autumn, and the I'D
age q winter. They have their little honr ~
oylmset. and that is the end Of them. I.
Wnen ~ Yeraon, though In the rarb of :
gentleman, taadlsases you in the lanrns,.. g !.
inlsome na.W,y, yoa should recslject. veun :,
beasts Of prey. ss' = wen as
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1837-09-16

Quigles & IslltteFwOrth,
RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and
u the public in general, that they have just
eceiyed an assortment
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-09-28

H..
the Extraordinary sales ri public land: ~ H.
lie extraordinary sales al public land, ~.
dueed b tie facilities originally placed IN In,
otlhc Western and Southwestern sr"c,rIa,as.I .''.9
deposit, bao1s in those 4 t.'cls, ia the ,''' d,
loans oi the public money.
Aud these laclliue. wee wholly dur IN H.
mayal Of the dcpu>ltrs o. thr public mon, ~.
E1ua oftbe United States. So thar, ulrl IN.
tea IS We may, to tiis complexion mus IL e.,..
last that The commercial world has been turn
side down hy General Jask,on's " humble el,,,..
restore tie constitutional currency"
Mr.. GALIlOUN.-Ne copy rhc rolloupa..
c,l.n9 notice OF MIR. Calhoun and III, late >..,.
roma upper oLa.-crcrized BY great 5bepar, a.
4, ability:
Ffool&.e .ilrtg2lia Go:eag.
ir. Calhoun gave an exposition of hi. Wv.
Monday III ,hc Senate. lis proposition. 4. +,
went, will be found under the aprropgE,l,
We never heard this DISTINGUISHED mIn anil
statesman with 50 Int!e IlI~Leetlon. On otl,i5.
SONS, tysn when we most Uttered with Inn. uI,4.
sought To uphold the p3.i'lc.l heres, ol aaIhI.#
aud TO set up the viii aud action Of a sneic -.
bove tie Las which govern, ali lhr state. w.,
lima clearer and more IueId 3llu lie va, o. No
Not that many If la, upuiuus "et,not sound.
Of his conclusions corr et--and many ol ht> !.
menfs abb: bat hr seemed Ia labol under lI4 Oh
Guilty oil having no req lar well dIgrsted anol hI>o.
GA " hlch tn build upa substitute. for thal alq.
would destroy. He ueut d..tm,lly for Il .ll,al...
/ the government from all banking institution.
went AGAINST a National l3auh-lnd went lal......
! Treasury system: but l1ow that system vi, to-.
regulated, directed, aud used, be dad moi 49,.
JUDGED did lac seem IL h..,e made Up In, oau lq..
. tuN with regard to IT,
Mr.. C..aDun admits lhatrredI +. ur,,,..,,.. j..
trade and commerce, and that bank, will r..
nuc to b. created l> il.e States. VIII brrrI..
then. er viii any on. tel rs. how. when t.4
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-09-28

Mr.. GALIlOUN.-Me copy rhc following ~.
c,1Ins notice OF MIR. Calhoun and Iii, late >..,..
from aaper cLa.-ctefizsd By great iiberalIf, A..
as .l.lltN:
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-09-28
THE DESTRUCTION At ~T. MARKS.

Mf. GhyJon upIr Il second ascension in hlllaul
huu sburg outhe l'..A inst. aad luded 3bnu. loHr
mJes uem Brownsville.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-09-28

Writers nc still publishing nov works an Florida
br. heitnrr l1, coI'.'l.,. out ~ Charleston.
Majol Nn3h s1ye:".u SHOULD Ike lo zee sarac
Iaf's - F.arui5."
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-09-11

fEaHF %JH5tEIGlE Will resume the
8 H. a.Etstsss. on Nhulay the nth Septenr
Der. NO CARY.
AHeust ~ WV II
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-09-11

HCHIGtN.--The Cleveland Herald Of the 9th inst
thqt Mr Cray v b.. is reelected to CONGRESS- BY
majority o 100 vo,5s asf Norcmhsr ras Van Pun
! ~ 49, ~
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<3rsa.s8sa Boiling UsOdhs.

Z HAVE ON hand, supply Of best German
+ t50assHa iatIss. anchor stamp, from No. / 10
Q, winch ann selngmu1h below former prlces
JOHN q. MEEM.
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JaeI#.'.,# eIon paf#a, sto.o.si to Ia STA.
.aIta#g. 80. st#fc s,af#.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1837-09-02

BuFFALo BATING.-Among the In
dams and half breeds of the party,
were several admirable horsemen and
hold hunters, who amused themselves
with a grotesque kind of buffalo bait
Wherever they found huge hill in
the plains, they prepared for their tear
ing and barbarous sport. Surround
ing him on horseback, they would dis
charge their arrows at him in quick
succession, goading him to make an
attack, which, with desperate move
ment of the horse, they would easily
avoid. In this way, they lowered
round him, feathering him with arrows
as he reared and plunged about, and he
was bristeled all over like porcupine.
When they perceived in him signs of
exhaustion, and he could no longer be
provoked to make battle, they would
dismount from their horses, approach
him in the rear, and, Selling him by
the tail, jerk him from side to side, and
drag him backwards; until the frantic
animal, gathering fresh strength from
fury, would break from them, and rush,
with flashing eyes and hoarse below
ing, upon any enemy in sight, but in a
little while, his transient excitement at
an end, would pitch headlong on the
ground and expire. The arrows were
then plucked forth, the tongue cut out,
and preserved as a dainty, and the car
case left banquet for the wolves.
Irving's Adventures.
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TERMS.
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Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1837-09-02

ing the Prison Discipline Society o.
Boston:
eff the history ofevery convict was
written by the pen of truth over the
door Of his cell, l believe the only emo
ton it would excite would be pity
profound pity. I never heard one of
them, whether I give full credit or not
his account of himself, with any other
emotion. The greater part of them
are always children of friendless desti-
tuition. A portion of convicts probably
are men who have had the early means
Of education, but with the great MAORI
ty the case is otherwise. And what
should any Of us have been, if in our
early years, instead Of being faithfully
watched, tenderly nursed, never trust
ed out ola pair Of cheerful arms, ithad
been our lot, as was that Of many Of
those unfortunate beings, as soon as we
were old enough to walk, to be driven
with curses into the street, by the
wretched authors Of our beings? I
spsak to parents. Have you not, as
you have walked through the work
shops Of a prison, or seen its inmates
with the badges Of their shame upon
them, perhsps with guilt stamped upon
their countenances, silently packing to
their cells-have you not often reflect
cd that these repulsive objects were
onee innocent, unconcious children,
like you beloved ones? But not ia
vored like yours at the season oflife
when the seeds of character are sown,
srsearning from school every day with
ntlsnming cheeks, and perhaps the tes-
slm ~ ~ q diligence in their hands;
q. nss year., safely gathered at night
= eomiorsahle meal, and 4 PEACEFUL
couch; these poor creatures were new
q sent to any school nut that sc corr,,pt
ing examples in the streets IL as , 4, -.
4 night in the dens Of guilty e1c aas ,
Ind squalid want. =
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1837-09-02
pI,sxI52Ws
r.. -. .amer;ean Monthly Magazine.
ROSE TO THE DEAD.

ROSE TO THE DEAD.
ny MRS. sIeouRsEY.
rn;ek,d . rose for thee sweet Trend,
Thine ever favori,e flower,
A bud | long had nurs'd ior tnee,
within INV winny bower;
= u.,.,n,d /, WITH the fragrant leaves
Tbaf on the myrtle grew,
A,d lied /, with silken string
or soft, cerulian blue.
bra,yt,, the rose to thee, sweet tr'ena'
Aud stood beside the chair.
Where sickness long by steps had chaino,
Rot vet thou vert not there;
/ turn,d me to thy curtain'd bed,
So fair with snowy lawy-
M..ho.sh, the pnpress'd pillow said.
.sNot here, but risen and gone."
Thy book Of prayer lay open wide,
And mid its leaves were seen,
A flower, with portals shrunk and dried,
Last Summers wither'd queen;
twas flower gave thee friend,
Thou lov'st II for my sake
"See-here, fresher one ! bring,
No lip in answer spake.
Then from her sofas quiet side
I rais'd the covering rare-
ssSleep'st thou!-upoa her forehead lay
Unstirr'd the auburn hair,
And when to leave my CHERISHED flower
Her gentle hand l stole
Tnat icy touch Its fearful chill
CONCEALED my innmost soul.
All, fricnd-deaf friend! And can il be
The last sweet ward is said!
And all too late my token comes
To ch.er the pulseless dead!
Here, OF thy cold unhearing breast
The promised rose lay,
The last poor symbol of love
That cannot fade away.
Blu, thou, from 20. perennial bowers
Where free thy foot steps glide,
Or from those shores of bliss that meet,
Life's never wasting tide.
Yea-where beside our Savior's throne
Doth grow the immortal tree,
Pluck thou an angels stainless rose,
And keep it safe for me.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1837-09-02
5a5RA1DW Made @L@sHEnuITQ

Quiglcy & Buttcrworth,
QESPECTFULLY inform their friends and
II the public in general, that they have just
received an assortment
GROCERIES
Suitable for family use, which they offer cheap
for cash, lead, OF mineral--Among which will
be found
Sugar, Coffee, Young H. Tea,
Imperial, Gunpowder Souchoung do,
Nh Molasses, Mackerel, Cheese,
y Cackers, Almonds, Raisins, Figs;
a.zlbsf Sugar, Dried Peaches,
81 Dried Apples, Chewing Tobacco,
Smoking Tobacco, Pepper, Allspice,
Cloves, Ginger, Nutmegs, Starch, Indigo,
Soap, Candles, Flour, Corn Meal, Corn,
Mustard, Paste Backing, Playing Cards.
Writing and Letter Paper;
Kegs Oysters, 10 barrels Porter,
French Brandy, American do,
Holland Gin, American do,
Madeira, Tenerieffe, Malaga &Port Wines
Rum, Claret in bottles, (sup.)
Lemon Syrup, Spanish Cigars, Melee do.
Nails, Brooms, Flasks, Powder and Ink;
Stoughton Bitters BY the gallon or bottle;
$500 lbs. well cured Bacon.
Du Buque, May Ii, 1886. ltf
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1837-09-02
NEW STORE.
SCOTT e TAYLOR
Wholesale E. Retail GrOce7:s,

TTAyE JUS, opened, in James Fanning's new
house, Main street, full and complete as
sortment of every thing in their line, of which
the following form part, which they offer TOR sale
low for cash.
Havana and Rio coffee, N. o. sugar, Havan-
ma and loaf do, Gun Powder, Imperial and Y. ii.
teas, soft and hard she'll almonds, rasns, prunes-
currants, chocolate, West India preserves, tama-
rinds assorted candies, cloves, cinnamon, nutmcgs,
ginger, allspice, pepper, mustard, pepper sauce,
glass lars, bottles and TASKS, glass tumbers, lemon
syrup, Paoli vinegar, sweet oil, empsom salts,
salt petre, alum, salaratus hops, lnseed oi kegs
white lead, 10 and 10 II window glass, pipes,
apples, superfne flour, molasses, mackerel, hef-
ring, beans, ground alum salt, table salt dried We
nison hams, prime pork, Western Reserve and
pine apple cheese, rosin and fancy soaps, mould
candles, sperm candles, blasting powder, Inks, ru-
led and letter paper, quilts, ink powder, Collins
and Nason's axes, scythes, drawing KNIVES, trace
and halter chains, L. & s. Hanclle shovels, Sock
shovels, spades, hay forks, hoes 'oot adzes' an
cars coffee mills, hand axes, smoothing irons, sho.
vols and tongs, squares, assorted iron, steel and
castings, with every other article i'll the hardware,
line, too tedious to mention.
Also. rectifed and old Monongahea whiskey
Jamaica and N. E. rum, Holland and Amer. gin,
Cog and Amer brandy, pale q gold Sherry VINES,
Malaga and common wines, old Port wine, sicily
Md. wines, Burgundy Port do, Marsaiiies MO.
wine, cherry bounce, Champagne wines, Ciaret
and Musca. wines by box, Newark cider, do, bar
relied vinegar, Bonn's tobacco, cut paper do, as
sorted James River tobacco, assorted common do.,
Spanish and melee cigars, snuff, 4, 3, ., ~ nails,
s penny brad,, 40, SO, 60 spikes, assorted shot,
Mani bed cords and plough lines, painted buckets,
stone jugs, brooms, assorted chairs, &C.
They ave also OH hand, and will keep gencr-
al assortment of
5a5RAlDW Made @th@ sEzUuNGS
OF EVERY kIND-ALsO,
Gents. 6ne and coarse boots, shoes and pumps, la
dies heeled and spring prunelle shoes. ladies' kip
shoes and bootees, brogans, thick shoes, chidren's
leather shoes, mems black and white silk and fur
hats, boys silk hats.
Persons wishing to purchase will do well to call
and examine our stock.
They will also attend to Storing, Forwarding
and Commission Business. Any such entrusted 10
them, will be attended to with pfomPtness and dis
patch. AUGUSTUS ". sGUdi,
Du Buuue, June 10, 1887. II
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1837-09-02

"A JUST REPRooF.-Ihe annexed
communication and comment are from
the United States Gazette, of Philadel'
phia; but the offence being universal
so also is the application Of the censure
The concluding intimation of the edi'
torial is delicately significant.
A correspondent complaining of tht
nuisances committed in this city by idle
boys and vagabond men, in writing up
on walls, disfguring posts, &C., says:
"Joseph Bonaparte, Of Bordentown
had the statuary in his observatory SC
injured and be-scribbled, that he had to
remove it. The walls of the building
too, were blackened by the obscure
names of the vulgar herd admitted by
his ill-judged courtesy into his grounds
so that he was obliged to ask, as 9
favor, in written notices placed at ~
doors, that the visitors would usesahe
not abuse his property.
This habit is foul Americanism,
almost as universal and disgusting as
tobacco splitting. remember seeing
in Holland the picture of a man fog
ging another, hung upon the trees a.
long the cana, every half mile, as ahint
to these who injured them, and show
ing the guilty how they were to be pu-
nished. l think some penalty, in
measure, ifnot in form, like the Dutch
one, would be wholesome regulation
lere. b."
The particular instance which called
orth our correspondent, was the use
hat has been made Of the steeple of
The State house, where idlers resort
and mark their names and give their
character, by recording some obscene
Jest or word. Attempts have been
made to prevent the evil, but without
affect. Persons having the dress and
yenteel appearance Of gentlemen, are
found to be biackguards enough ode
ile places of such common resort. The
at one time refused to admit
any without tickets, but that availed
very little, and the system was aban-
loned. The propensity to mar, dis6g-
ire and bedaub, whatever is intended
IS a public ornament, is astoishingly
prevalent. The handsomest trees the
;ity or citizens set out, are wantonly
tut. The marble posts on Washing
ON square are bedaubed with paint
in the walls Of public buildings
ire scrubbed over with obscene words