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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-28
Glad Tidings!!
Peers, T-egcfMbIe Plus.

TEyHESE PILLS have long been known
a and appreciated for their extraordi.
nary and immediate powers of restoring
perfect health, to persons suffering under
nearly every kind Of disease TO which The
human frame is liable.
When taken according TO the direction.
them they are highly bepe.
zeal in the prevention and cure of Billions
Fevers; Fever and Ague, Dyspepsia Live,
Complaints, Sick Headache, Jaundices
Asthma. Dropsy, Rheumatism. Enlarge.
ment Of the Spleen, Plies; ChoIic. Female
Distractions, Heart Burn, Fuired Tongue
Nausea, DisteGsion Of the Stomach and
Bowels, Incipient Diarrhoea Flatulepee
Habitual Costiveuess, Loss of Appetite
Blotehed or Sallow Complexion; aud in iii
cases of Torpor OF the Bowels. where q
lcathartic or an aperient is needed, Thew
are exceedingly mild in their operation.
producing neither nausea. gripping, nor de.
biIity.
Perhaps no article of The kind has ever
been offered to the public supported by
Testimonials Of character so decisive.
| from sources as respectable or that has
given more universal satisfaction.
They have the testimony of the wbola
medical profession in their favor, while
not a single case Of i'll consequences or
inc fficiency can be alleged against them.
Hundreds and thousands bless the day
they became acquainted with Peters We.
getabe Pills which in consequence Of their
goodness. have attained a popularity I'm.
precedented in the history Of medicine.
The very circumstance alone that phys.
icians in every part Of the Union (but
more especially in the Southern States.
where they have long been in use) are
making free use of them in their practice.
speaks volumes in their praise And to
this fact that all who use. invariably re.
commend them TO their friends, and tbe
testimony in their favor is almost irresis.
lble. As an anti bilious remedy, and TO
prevent costiveness they have no rival
One fifty cent box will establish their char.
acter, and prove that there is truth even in
an advertisement.
More than two millions of boxes Of these
celebrated Pills, have been sold in the
United States since January. 1885.
/ DIR. Peters has received upwards Of fif.
ten hundred certificates, all given in con-
sequence OF the good done by bis Medi-
lcine.
Prepared by Jos. Priestly Peters, NJ D.
at his institution for the cure of obstinate
diseases by means of vegetable remedies
No, ;l29 Liberty ST. New York. Each
box contains 40 pills Price 50,cents.
WILLIAM DORSEY. Druggist.
Agent
Martinsburg December, 6, 1887.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-28

Dorsey's Io0th-.4che Drops.
& offer this article to the public. with
Il the remark, that its curative powers
have been sufficiently tested TO satisfy me
in recommending it as general remedy
for the Tooth Ache. Its composition is
such, that no fear need be entertained OF
It's having The least deleterious influence
upon the teeth-but on the contrary will
so far TO prevent their decay
All ask. is, let those who are afflicted
with the Tooth Ache give it trial
WILLIAM DORSEY
Martnsburg, Dec 1887. Druggist.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-28
FGR SALE.

'sNllE undersigned Will sell the property
4 now occupied by him upon reasOna
bic terms He deems it scarcely necessary
to add. that il is considered, on the whole
tho most desirable property in Martins
burg. for the occupancy of a Merchant
lis advantageous location for business
connected with the most convenient and
comfortable dwelling for family, rend.
ers the property to a business man very
desirable. ISAAC 5. LAUCk.
March 81 lSS6.-U
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-28
Martttsburg Gazette.
TERMS

DOLLARS and FIFTY CENTS, within the year
and II payment be deferred to the end oil ,h'
year, THREE DOLLARS will invariably be az l
manded. No paper will be discontinued an ti a.. =.
aaIrrearages are paid, except at the option Of 'h'
Editor.
advertisements OF one square or less inseL. SER
hree times for one dollar, and for each sup's
quent insertion twenty five cents; longer ons
IN proportion. Chanccry orders OF the usua,
length inserted and posted according to law, II
five dollars each. Advertising customers WI.
please to mark on the manuscript, how many y
sertions required. u no such direct99' -
given, the advertisement will becontinueo "'
Ill forbid and charged accordingly.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-28
e gEe az eM s. II yS
CLcrEING,

10 sui. both the Summer and Winter sea
sons, at the shortest notice, and on terms
that will conform to the present pressure
10 The money market.
All garments manufactured at bis shop.
for beauty of design and mechanical! exc
cutiou, shall net be surpassed 10y any arti
Gle made elsewhere.
In returning his thanks to the public for
past patronage, be chershes the hope that
he will receive q more extended support
from bis fellow citizens.
9g-His shop is situate on Queen street,
Immediately opposite the store of Messrs'
Burns g. Seibert. JOHN HOkE.
Martnshurg, June 7. 1887.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-28

WAIM'S Cure for Rheumatism and
~ Gravel-known in the Southern and
Middle States as the best remedy that has
ever been discovered.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-28

WAIM'S Cure for Bowel Complaints,
~ Dysentery, Cramp Cholic, and Flux.
This medicine is SO well known and has
performed so many cures, that it is only
necessary TO try it, and it will recommend
itself.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-28

sR. SWAIM'S Ointment-forth the cure
E-P of Piles and Corns.
This medicine has not been known TO
fail in single instance Of performing a
complete cure in the above diseases and
if it fails, there will be no charge made.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-28
MAR IINSB URIC
" T n c. S 1 n 6 r r. U r = o n,

MdRIINSB URG
8 a v N c. n S r : Il u r o n.
Il Ply resolution Of the Board of Direct
ED ors of this Institution, the following
rates of interest have been adopted for the
government Of the Treasurer thereof, in
receiving money on deposite, viz:
For deposites, payable months
after demand, certificates may 5 per centun,
be issued, bearing an interest per annun.
at the rate Of
For depostes, payable months
after demand, certificates may 4 per centum
be issued, bearing an interest per ann,tm.
at the rate Of
For deposltes, payable sixty daysl
after demand, certificates may per centun
s ss , iss% 3s1s Of 6f"F"s an in''e'' G""~
BY order,
GEORGE DOLL. Jr., Treasurer.
May -, IS36.-tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-28
Cabinet Furniture.

4 sf1E SUBSCRIBER having permanently 10
a Gated hlmselfin Martinsbnrg would
respectfully inform the inhabitants of the
town s. its vicinity; tina, he is now fully pre-
pared TO manufacture any and all articles
pertaining TO the Cabinet Making bust
ness, at the shortest notice and in the
most approved style. He will always
keep on hand good supply of
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-28
AGNnOU1A,

ED ICtiARD w. RUCkLE, respect.
Il 6 fully informs the public, that he has
removed his Cabinet Making establish.
ment TO the Shop formerly occupied by
Mr., James 5. Boyd. where he is Ieady to
furnish any article in his line of business,
at short nolice, and on reasonable terms.
lie manufactures, and will generally keep
on hand. SlDEBOARDS, SECRETA-
.RIES, BUREAUS, TABLES, DRESS.
ING STANDS, and all other articles per
tanning TO his business, all made in fash
lonable stJ le, and OF any kind Of material
that may suit the purchaser Thankful
for past favors, and encouragement, he
solicits a continuance of the same.
Nov. 90, 1887.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-28

This rerv celebrated aud unsurpassed
English Race Horse and Stallion
ECENTLY selected by me 10 Eng
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-28
RENO VIE.
Hiram, Bowen, Taller

EEAS this day, Jan. 29th 1888, removed
ID L. his shop 10 the room formerly occu-
pied as a store by MIR Robert B. Rust.
Immediately opposite BlIlmire's, Martins
burg Hotel, where he is prepared 10 re-
ceye all orders in his line, aud be pledges
himself that all work entrusted to his care
shall be made in neat and durable man
ner, and agreeable to the LATEST Fla
SHlONS, which will be regularly recei
we'd. He returns his grateful acknowIed
gements for past lavors. aud be is deter
mined to spare no efforts 10 merit Goa
tinuance OF the same.
Jan 81, lS3S.-f
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-28

n bR. PLUMBERS Cathartic Pills.
-ES The most safe and gentle Purgatiye
that has ever been offered TO the puhIic.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-28
For Sale or Rent.

WE will Sell, or Rent, the House
w and Lot, with the Wagon Makers
Shop adjoining, at present occupied by
Mr.. Calender b. Wildly. and give pos
session on the lst of April 1t is an
excellent stand for Wa gon Maker, ha
wing been occupied as such for twenty
years. Apply to
JOHN w. BOYD 4 Co.
January H., ls5S-tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-28
WI e diCim c 8.

IT Err. PAULDlNG'S Tonic and Anti.
hp Dyspeptic Pils-for the cure of all
diseases Of the stomach.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-28
SidebOa


SECRETARIES, BUREAUS,
na1es' Drgsstmg bureaus,
Tables Of every description, Candle and
Work STANDS, Sc all of which will
he manufactured Of good materials and
by careful and experienced workmen.-
He manufactures, s keeps constantly on
hand, Bedsteads of every description both
patent and screw, %
WARDRO BES, SAFES, PIER Tables,
WASH STANDS, * COUCHEs,
Painted in imitation of Maple, Rose
wood, atinwOOd, Oak, DC, and
highly Vanished.
From the convenience and arrangement
oil his csia bishment, he will be enabled TO
execute his work IN very superior style,
and at moderate prices. HIS stock OF
chairs will be found as usual TO consist Of
cane bottom, and every other variety usu
ally called for. ropersons not having con-
venient means of conveying furniture from
his establishment he would say that be
keeps wagon at all times in readiness
for the accommodation Of his customers
The publlc's humble servant.
WILLIAM ABLE.
February %, l937.--tf
81 n. b. Walnut, Cherry, and Poplar
Lumber, will at all times be taken in cx
changed for any articles manufactured by
him. WILLIAM ABLE.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-28
MAHOGANY FURNITURE /.

Il UST finished and for sale at the shop
eB OF the subscriber. large assortment
of Mahogany Furniture. of the latest and
most desirable patterns. This furniture is
made. entirely. by experienced journey.
men. and may be relied upon for Its dura
bility and faithful construction and its
style. he thinks, will not fail to please.
gE-PIices moderate. and terms of pay
easy. WILLIAM ABLE.
October a, 1897.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-28
.EEarstnsEsss,g EO,sastJ,.y.
CTTCE.

.sszs..sss-s THosE persons indebt-
81 s--y ed TO US, as well as those
indebted 10 Hogmire and
Boyd. are respectfully requested to make
payment. Thepressing demands for mo
ney. and the long credit many have recei-
we'd. induces us to hope that this notice
will be attended 10 Immediately.
j, w. BOYD s. Co.
October IL, 1887.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-28

EE land, for bis
brilIiantcarear on
the turf. his fine
boue and size, his
exceedingly rich,
fahhinnal,le. and
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-28

" III E undersigned, through Inc meuIuiH
b Of the press. again takes the liberty
of informing the public that he continues
to manufacture according TO the Latest
Fashions, (Which be receives regularly lou
times year from Philadelphia and IN
the best possible manner, all articles Of
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-28

A PREPARATION OF QUININE-
IN for the cure of Asue and Fever, To-
termittent Fever. and all cases Of debility
4EAll the above medicines for sale by
THOMAS e.. SMITH.
Martinsburg. August 9, 1887.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-28

TIME subscribers respectfully beg leave
4 to inform the pnbllc that they have
purchased the stock oil Goods oil Peter p
Cookus, at Bedington, and have recently
ad,tFd supply OF
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-28

N. Il. The Editors oil thosc papers win
which we exchange, and those only, are reques-
ted 10 copy our Prospectus, including this note.
TO ALL " dOM N MAY CONCERN
Il L has been known hy those who are
Al indebted to us, that we have for some
months past, contemplated a change OF
location, and with view to the accom-
plisbment Of this object, il is indispensable
that We settle up as speedily as possible,
accounts Of large amount, aud long stand
ing We therefore hope that all those
Interested, especially those who have o
pen accounts with ust will attend to the
settlement of them without delay, and as
money is our object at tits time. we con
hdently trust that we shall not be dlsap
pointed, in receiving the amount Of debt
due us in Berkeley county, before we
leaveit. We deem il proper here TO oh.
serve, for the Information OF those who
may be delinquent, that any debt due us,
in our removal hence will be placed in the
hands ofproper officers for collection.
LAUCK & STEPHEN.
March ST. 1886
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-28
Den s. CDeap GOODS,

which they are disposed TO sell on ss GOOD
terms as any other establishment neIke
lev or jefferson counties. They, mere
fore, invite the attention of all the oio
customers Of the said establishment ana
the public generally, 10 call and supply
themselves with cheap Goods, Tor CASH
or on the usual credit TO punctual payers.
JOHN 4. CO0KUS.
ii. +. HEBB.
July 10, 1887. If
azlrhe above business will in future be
conducted in The name and firm Of II. +
HEBB & Go.
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-11-21

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Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-11-21
ID Reward.

Horse! A nORSEl!n
led, stolen or taken BY some
through mistake a large bay
The stable ofDr. Slaughter,
n Madison county, on the
Pie 10th of November inst.
lon who will return said horse
laughter or to me at NIcks
receive the above reward
e has one OF his hind legs
below the knee his left eye /
hasthc appearance ola veal
some other cause, he IS
peer andhas some white spot
ck occasiored w the saddle
A. NJ. WYNN.
FRher 81. Qs-2t
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-11-21
800 REV ARD.
pot rry1,r ppDX JOCT'

IsOt II DOOA ffN'
= OST on the road between John
AZ Briscoe's and Canton, or IN Can
ton, on yesterday, q small call-skln
POCKET BOOK, containing be,
tween ninety and hundred dollars IN
cash; SIS on Brandon, $50 on the
Corporation Of Grand Cult, and -
on the Bank of Port Gibson, and 9th
or tickets not recollected; also note
ON NJ. j. McKie, for 1858, $500 dug
on the ninth day Of February, 1910
which note the public are iorewar1n
cd from trading for as ] am the lawn
JOSEPH II. yANNOY.
Canton, Nov.22 .5-St
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-11-21

d negro man who w ny h"'.'0 =
MOSES,
and that ho belongs to Henry Johnson
of Clinton, said negro is about twenty ey
OF tweniy-ouc yearsela pet"esiI ~,
and six feet hish, rather spare o9 ,ls
black complexion. and has had his lel
ler injured, bad on wien committed !
pair ofstriped linscy pantaloons ans
white cotton shirt. a.,
The owner Of the above describe e l.'' !
negro i requested . come ioTw q !
prove property pay charges ana .i, ~. J,
pnt af iail az lie viii be dealt with q
the law directs. ~.
II. HAYMAN, JaI,or'
| November Il, 1885, -''
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-11-21

=
A meeting al the members OF this
society who reside in Mississippi is
proposed 70 he heldat Vernon in Mad
ison county, On the anniversary the
first Saturday 10 January, atllo'cIoch
A. NJ. for the purpose OF organizing a
State society--pomotlng the gener-
al interest and honor OF the medical
profession, aud the admission of such
gentlemen rs wish tobecome members
who are graduates ofresptctabie med
icsl schools. or have been ina reputa-
BILE practice for at least four years,
and are known to and proposed ana
vouched Tor by a member Of the socle
Ity. The objects and advantages o
the institution will be stated, 10 brle
discourse or otherwise, by membc
present. The mrmbersare reminded
to be furnished with the Badge OF tn
society.
Supposed to be The senior member ,,
! 80 OF the present socieIy'l IN tn
! State.
r Yazoo CIV. Miss. Nov. 81, o3-l
P.S. Editors IN this State, friend
], to tie promotion Of science and ell
I les, will much obGge by pubiishln
! the above.
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-11-21
ROBERT ld'lNTYRE.

livIngst0n, Jnne p, i61B.
fgrDming NY absence from the
State, persons having business with
mr., viii please call on Mr. JoHH NJ
Rom, at Vernon, OF Mr.. K. n. lHonp-
son, WAYS Blul---cither Of whom 8
authorised to receipt for claims dec
lain NJ. R,bb & O.. Il. MI.
J0ly 4, 183a-6-3m
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-11-21


HFliM
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-11-21
lLlaa..IlaI Rail Raal C0mpalg,
NatchcZ, October rs, 1888.

THE Stockholders in ias lnsiifll.
tisn. age hereby notified that further
;nstalmsnt ofiiiteen per cent 90 the
stock Of dissatisfaction, will be rcqult.
I'd, payab.e &C DE belking house 10
yalchez.or atany Of the branches, u
he following manner. Eve per ceni
IN Tie 10th dag Of December, iye pel
cent on ibe 10Th day 81 January. ans
fvc psr cent on the i0ih day OF rel
ruary next. Rg ORDER of tho Board
T.. I. BRASlER, Cashier.
ca,e4 90-,f
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-11-21

IlroS ron TRAvrL1sRs.
/ OF car, called night cars
|ilg been Introduced upon
|oad between Philadelphia
pore, that Will add very
\ comfort Of passengers, =
provided with berths, IL
(and sleep can be taken At
llence Of every passenger
|hc day the bottoms OF the
[of berths fold downvards.
ban the backs Of the l.weI
| prevent tie possibility Q
a strap from the ceiling
From the body Of the sleep
Fastened under the berth
or deserves credit for his in
knd for the benefit of tn
fery rail road compan,
Fng them into use.N. q
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-11-21
SADDLE LOS 7
MIME.

NOii ~ ~.
FEyBE undersigned has deposited ia
the bands Of n. CALLAHAN. Esqs
n Canton, the notes, SC. due the late
firms IF Simmons s. M'lntyre, and
Nl'lntyre, Williams & Co., for coIlee-
ton. those vino wish 70 save cost
wall Do web by calling and settling IN
due time.
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-11-21

ASjllGf.
Undersigned intends setting
s Republic Of erasin a few
q expects to be absent from
mil TIE month Of February,
Paps March. All persons ha.
slness with HIM are requested
Pa Col. II. A. Garrett, who Is
'aorlsed to transact any and
Pess in which ! am interested
&. w. TERRELL.
EalDer 81, 23-3t
| 10 PRINTERS.
EuFneyman printer can find en-
Fns AZ this office, If immcdiai'
f'l1l "a made.
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-11-21

rteafLam h tfAlIga
ID ECElVlNG. forwsrding 9, ana !. 7, y
IA ping merchants Mound ''ua Ma
olson eengfr Aiss. vei ~ ~fa'
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-11-21
N0TlCE.
LlIs20ITrn

DISS0LJ ZION.
THE coparlne,ship heretofore oy-
nhoz between Ds. j. ~. Bass y j..
W. Rogers, ia toe Botanic practice oi
medicine, Is this dly Dissolved by ma-
iaal consent. all business relating 10
tie frm sid. be settled BY
J. 81. BtSs.
J. n. ROGERS.
Sept 8, Colt
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-11-21

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l,esliaali' Chicago, ~ It
s.tan. IN South Carolins
II Arkansas 81 ! ouls
10 the Far West. Tn,
General Gaines, ~ design
of var, to enable MS .,
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-11-21

hi1hi Wis p ~ ~ AN'''
ito TOM. AUCTiON!!
FEyHE subscribers being anxious toI
close their busire7s in this place
VIII offer at public auction, at their store,
On Friday and SATURDAY the 10Th and
nth inst (and if not all disposed q at
the above time, the sale TO continue on
each succeeding Friday and SATURDAY
until all are sod,} their entire stock 81
goods. consulting 10 part OF the ioIlowing
articles. viz: Staple Dry Goods, Rcday
| Made CiolhiHg, Hariwge ard Cutlery
! CHM, q Ass alM Qnsrasrare, Books an
Stationary. TGpns-All Sums under $ 4
cash; Oh all sums over $40 acredit WI
be given until the first day Of luy next
4 the purchasers giving boad with appro
we'd security.
HANSBROUGil & BENSON.
n. B.--Brandon money taken al pai
and all persons purchasing on iime' ca
/ liquliale il by paying 3readoa money o
! day Of sale II. ~ y.
: Madisonvillo, Nov. 7. go
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-11-21
Ia w MOTTO z.

~ AMUEL r. BLACK, has removed
- from Canton and settled permanent
IN at Sharon, where he can be found q
allamcs except when necessarily absent
on the business Of bis profession
Sharon, Nov. 8, 1898 22tt
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-11-21

Sep5
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-02-17
From the Southern Rose.
MIX. INKLIN,
Or the Man Of leisure a Man of mischief.

Or ths man Cl leisure WAN OF mlscnlel'
THE man Of leisure and the pretty girl.
The man of leisure called one Monday
on Miss Roberts, pretty blooming girl OF
seventeen. Emma was clear-starching -
Talk about the trials Of men? What they
have to annoy them in comparison with the
mysteries of clear-starching alas how sell
dom clear! Emma was going on IN full
tide of success indulging in the bouyant
thoughts of her age there was soft light
of her eye as she drew out the edge Of a
Jiscjiu, or clapped it with her rhands, as they
felt the impulse of young hopes.
II am. sorry Harry Bertram looked al!
this collar last Sunday ! wonder if he
liked it." thought she, and gentle sigh
rustled the folds of her morning robe on her
bosom. Just then the door bell sounded,
and the Man of Leisure walked into the
setting room, where Emma with nice es-
tablishment of smoothing irons, had enscon-
ced herself for the morning.
"You won; mind friends looking in
upon you," said Mr.. Inklin with an home
air.
Emma bIushed, loosened the strins Of her
apron, gave gentle. glance at her starched
fingers, and saying (" take seat. sir" sus-
pended her work with the grace of natural
polteness. In the meanwhile, the starch
grew cold, and the irons were oyer-heated.
Emma was not loquacious, and the dead
pauses were neither few nor far between.
Emma, rendered desperate, renewed her
operations, but with diminished ardor her
claPpiug was feeble as the applause to an
unpopular orator, she burnt her fingers, her
face became flushed, and by the time the
Man of Leisure had sitted our his hour,
grey hue, and indelible smutch, disfgured
Henry Bertram's collar
Mr.. Inklin soon called again, and met
Henry Beriram, Il was not the influence