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Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-10-18
!. W. FICkENS, Sheriff
or Holmes COUNTY
By L. RAY, DEPUTY
sept IA Al ids prn'is fee sl2 d
SHEKIEF1S SAFE

Sl1LnITFS MALE.
J S Goodwins adnr. Re,urp.bIe II III,
rs rs = "a on Dond circni, court to OcI]
.lowe' rles'idge Der Term 1888. n
Try virtue IF the above stated case h !,
directed, ! shall expose to public sal,tl
cash, before the court house door n !
town Of Lexington, on the third Mond,|
OF October next, the following dcscr;h|
land to wit:--west halfof south eos, a.,
ter section ten, township fourteen ran]
one east; south half Of west half Of so1
east quarter section fifteen, townshi, fol
teen range one east; making in an n
hundred and twenty acres: levied on
the property Of Howell fressridge, to said
the plaintiff debt and cost Of suit.
!. w. PiKENS, Sheriff.
]. CARuTHERs, Deputy.
SEPT IA 45 tbs Pr fee dol, I u
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-10-18

SHERlFF'S SALE.
kob'son o. Allen Returnabe to Holm
q Ia on bond Circuit Court to Oct
B Merchant aud ler Term 1889
A A Cameron
M&Y virtue Of the above slated e "a d
e me directed, shall expose to puLliI
sale for cash, NJ the door Of The court hous
IN the town Of Lexington, Holmes county,
Mississippi, on the third Monday Of Oc|
!ober nex',the following property to wild
lot Number |, known and designated Cd
the map or plat Of the town of Mont
gomery; there is situated on said lot I
ine store house, well constructed lor
merchant.
Levied On as the property Of Cameron
and Merchant, to satisfy the Above stat
cd case and cost Of sui,.
!. w. PICKENS, Sheriff,
BY j. C. PICKENS, Deputy.
Sept 81 IS Ids Pr. fec slO so
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-10-18

I. W. PIcKENs, Sheriff,
OF Holmes County, Mi.
sept Ia ID ids. Pr. fee SIT 5O
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-10-18

Lee, Maddux q Co use &c Returnable tol'oImes
VS. IA on bond Circn;t co,t to0n,o
aaron Spell d securities Der term, 1899.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26
eFg " s. z e.

Airs. HENRI JOHNSON, (former-
y Teacher OF Music in the Utica Fe
male Institute. State of n. York, and late
OF Williamsburgh. } having been indu.
ced to take up her residence in Staun-
ton, begs TO inform the inhabitants of
the town and its vicinity, that she is de-
sirouS of devoting her attention to a
MUSIC CLASS, for which undertake
ing she trusts she will be found peers
liaily qualified.
Mrs j. having received her education
under the first London Masters, is ena-
bled 10 give instructions upon the most
scientific principles, and confidently
hopes to give entire satisfaction TO those
who may favor her with their support.
Pupils can be received at DR.. Berke e.
ley's between The hours Of nine and one.
TERMS-$20 per session OF FIVE
months, or $i5 per quarter.
Instruction upon the Organ thorough
Bass and Composition, s. per lesson.
Reference is respectfully made TO
Messrs. Saunders, MiIington and D.
Browne, professors of William and Ma
~ College, to the Cent? Trustees Of tie
Stanton Academy, and to the Editor o.
this paper, at whose office testimonials
have been lodged for inspection.
n. B. Mrs. J. will also give instfuc.
ton in Drawing and Pain:ing-Terms
$40 for course of SO lessons, with the
use OF paints aud brushes.
Stanton Sept; IS, 1880.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26
v EN TDNJE

Will he sold on Friday the lllh of
October, at the residence of the subscri.
Der, on Middle river, the following
property belonging TO the estate of Mary
Trotter, decd.
a brood Mare, some Household
Furniture, Bedding, sc.
Also, at the same time, the subscri,
Der will sell his own personal property,
consisting of
Horses, Cattle, some blooded Colts,
Hogs, Sheep, Farming Utensils, and
Household Furniture.
Nine months credit will be given at
both sales-purchasers giving bond and
approved security--except that sums
under five dollars must be cash.
ARCHIBALD TROTTER.
Sept &c
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26
TER USE SALE.
-GSEC-

In pursuance Of a deed Of Trust ex-
ecuted to me by Albert Fawcett, bear.
ing date on the lth day OF September
1858, and of record in the Clerks OF.
lice OF Bath County Court. for the pur>
pose therein specified shall on the
:!oth day of September 1889, at the res
idence of said Fawcett, proceed to sell
to the highest bidder. at public auction
Tor cash. the following property. viz:
Two Horses, Sorrel and Bay,
known by the names of Sage and
Jim, four feather Beds, with their
furniture, one Cupboard and two Ia
bles, and all the Kitchen Furniture.
Acting as Trustee shall convey only
such title TO said property as is vested
IN me by the deed aforesaid
THOS. Il. WALLACE, Trustee.
Sept. 10.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26
OBITUARY..

DIED, on Friday last, after brief bu,
severe illness, Mr.. JouN r. WOODWARD,
in the 37th year o! his age The deceased
vas gentleman Of excellent moral charaC-
ter, and Of remarkable steadiness He hat,
been Assistant Keeper OF the Western Luz
na;c Hospital from The foundation Of that
institution, ard was rarely 10 ne missed from
bis post. His loss 10 the institution we fear
will not be easily re2oired.
Died, on Sunday morning the 18th
instant, THOMAS n. SOP of Joseph r..
and Sarah n. Mitchell, aged three
months.
DIED, at his residence in Bote,ourl, on
the 18th instant, Col. WILLIAM AMBER
SON, in the 10Th year Of his age-a soldier
Of the Revolution, and Colonel in The late
War, commanding a Regiment of Militia at
Norfolk. He also served his country
with usefulness and ability as a Magistrate,
Surveyor of the County, Commissioner OF
The James river aud kanawha improvement
as an Enginesr on various other rublic
works, and as member Of The State begis-
laiure
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26
IL o Y AZ. PARRISH.
SHOCKOE HILL.

Is now receiving, and offers COR sale,
on accommodating terms to punctual
customers, the following articles
100 bags Laguira Green Coffee
100 do Rio do
~ do Java do, sup. article
40 hbis \ o. & p. II. Sugars
10 90 81. CroiX do, prime art.
80 packages Loa and Lump Sugar
80 do q. p. and imp'I Teas
10 cases canisters do
100 boxes Cheese
100 reams hooIscap ruled Paper
100 half feams Letter do
100 reams Weeping do
300 kegs Nails
$50 sides Sole leather
10000 lbs Cotton Yarns. Richmond and
Manchester Factory
200 kegs Gunpo~ der
500 bags shot, all sizes
300 sacks Salt
10 tons Iron, assorted
bales English Shoe Thread
Is hhds MolaSses
20 bbls n. O AIo!asses
10 halt pipes French Brandy
30 bbIs imitation do
30 bbis hIaIaga inc
20 do S NJ wine
5 d OLE Madeira
40 do y IL. Rum
yuncheons OLD Jamaica Rum
40 bills whiskey
10 hhds do
20 bbis old Rye whisley
so boxes Tul!ow Candles
so do Soap
10 do Sperm Candles
10 DO Starch
% do Muscat inc
30 baskets Champagne ~ inc
10000 It's Bacon, principally Midd!ings
so bbls n Herr ings
50 cases Fur Hats
p 30 Russia 90
10 do wool DO
40 do Shoes
10 do Boots
Co.ntry Merchants, and others, are re-
sPcclIuliy invited to give him coll before
vurt hasing.
Richmond, Sep. -
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26
VENDUE.

WILL be sold at public sale ON the
9tl Of October, at the residence of the
subscriber, on South River, nine miles
above Waynesborcush. the following
property, viz:
Thirty-two head of Cattle, among
them some fine Mich Cows lust
fresh; thirty seven head of Sheep :;
thirty head of Hogs; a quantity OF
Wheat, Rye, Oats and Corn; an old
set OF Blacksmith Tools; Farming
Utensils; Household and Kitchen Fur
nlture, &c.
The terms of sale will be six months
credit OH all sums over one dollar. the
purchaser giving bond and approved Sc.
curity All under that sum must be
cash: A discount of ten per cent. will
be allowed TO those entitled TO the cred
1t who pay cash on the day Q, sale
lSA &C LAW SON.
Coz,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26
$50 ACRES.

more or less-This laud-is well improved.
having all necessary buildings, out houses
Sc'-is IN good and healthy neighborhoor.
II IS well watered, having on II IL never
iaiiing springs-two good ORCHARDS.
&c, and is well adapted TO the culture of ali
KINDS oil srain.-TEere are about 16O acres
cleared and under good fence. and has fine
exposure-the remainder is heavily timbe.e,l
with oak, hickory, and lofty pines Every
part oi ms land can he culiiva.ed.--There
are about 10 acres of as good and productive
meadow as-any in the country, and more
could easily Inc made. a further description
rs deemed unnecessary as il is presumed per.
sons wishing To purchase will call and exam
inc for themselves.
The terms will he accommodating, and
made known on application 10 The subscri
Der JOHN PARSONS
Sept 26-3t
~ buckingham Reg. insert 81 and charge
This o9ice.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26
B'S'g5ssSss C0sso,s Goods.

II. B. s, WM. III. STREET having
been appointed agents for The sale of
COTTON YARNS AND OSNl-
BORCS, OF the Petersburg Manulactu-
ing Company. respectfully invite the
attention of Valley Merchants 20 their
supply, which they will offer at Facto-
ry prices by the bale.
AS the above goods are considered o.
superior quality and offered as low as
they can be purchased elsewh here, it is
believed to be to the advantage oil Mer.
chants 10 purchase here.
Winchester, Sept. 20 1889,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26
PUBLIC SALE.

viii be sold on Thursday the 10Th
day OF next month, (Oct.) at the late
dwelling house OF John Cook, dec d., all
the personal property belonging 10 ;he
estate of the deccdant consisting of
Horses, Cattle, Hogs and Sheep
one road Wagon; Wheat, Rye and
Oats; Farming Utensils Household
and Kitchen Furniture, and other ar
tlcles too tedious to mention.
Terms will be made known on the
day of sale.
JOHN SEAWRIGHT, Adm'r.
Sept. 20
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26
TEsUS,N' SALE.

In pursuance of deed of Trus, exc
cuted to me by Thomas Gillespie, bear
ing date on the 2Sth day of July 1888,
and of record in the Clerks Office OF
Bath County Court. for the purposes
therein specified. shall, OH the Both
day Of September 1899. at the residence
OF said GiIlaspie, proceed to sell to the
highest bidder Tor cash, the following
property, viz :-ONE TRACT or
Parcel OF EAsaEaess
situated in the county of Bath, on both
sides OF Chestnut Ridge, adjoining the
lands OF William Swearingen, John
ithea, and others, it being The same
land on which said Gillaspie now re-
sides and also the following personal
property, viz
One grey Mare and Colt, one
Mich Cow, one Clock, all his
Beds and Bedding, and all his
Household and Kitchen Furni-
ture OF every description.
Acting as Trustee, | shall only con-
vey such title to said property as is YES
ted in me by the deed aforesaid
WIN. II. M'DANNALD, Trustee.i
Sept. 49,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26
ESU EBE1EG, SALE.

will offer for sale at nv residence
on the Long Meadows, on Tuesday the
10Th of October. the following property.
viz;
Six head of Horses, six fine
Mich Cows, rs head Of Sheep,
and about IS young Cattle.
TERMS made known OF The dav of
sale GEO. NJ. kOiNER.
Sept 2G,-3t.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26
AUCTION.

WIZ be offered Tor sale on TUESDAY
the 5th day OF October next, at the res
ideDce of the subscriber near Christians
Greek,
About six head OF Horses, Mich
Cows, Becves and young Cattle,
Hogs and Sheep, Hay, Rye and
Oats, Farming Utensils, Household
and Kitchen Furniture.
Sale 10 commence at 10 O'clock
Terms made known on the day Of sale
JANE T. CHRISTIAN.
Sept. 20.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26
Sept 90

S7.e-Sscciss4Iz. ALL those indebted to the
eElsy subscriber by bond or other
wise. are respectfully requested TO pay
of their several amounts on or before
the first day of January next, as no fur
Their indulgence can be given after that
time. lie has on hands about 80 head
of good SHEEP he would sell Oh
moderate terms
JOHN G. Sewers.
Stanton. Sept. 90.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26
GTECE.

Taken up in the streets of Staunton,
SIX HOGS, three white ones, with
crops and Sits in the left ear, and three
black aud white spotted. with the same
ear mark, which will be sold on Tues
day morning next, at the Market house,
TO the highest bidder, for cash, ifnot res
deemed before that time by the owner
or some one Tor him paying The ch,rges
&c. SAM'L. l.. CLARKE, s. c. S.
Sept %
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26
$40 HE w A EgED.

Straycd from the Farm Of he Rev.
Jno. Uendren, on the 18th inst SOR-
REL HORSE, one bind foot white and
injured by St. Johns Wort, shoulder
marked BY the collar. 4 reward Of ten
dollars will be given If delivered to the
Subscriber at Mr.. Hendrcn's, or Is any
one will secure him and inform me of II
he shall be literally rewarded.
JNO. II. BELL.
Sept. 80.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26
H4AND EsDss SALE.
<(GGfc-

BEING DESTROYS of moving 10 the West
viii offer Tor sale, privately, the FAR Nj
on which reside, in Augusta County being
ON both sides OF the main road leading from
S'""n,on 10 Port.RepuL':c, abou, u miles
from 'he former, and Z from the latter place,
and contaninu
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26
BOAEgDENG.
Il

oTFyS. EAEZsg TsgHD6' res.
pectfully Informs her friends and the
public that she is willing to take as
BoardCrs seven or eight Boys, during
the approaching session OF the Stanton
Academy.
Stanton, Sept. %.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26
a CARD.
DR. So. Go wv ARyVECW.

II TO ADs tEo 81 "a "a 80 kOEA
Has removed TO Middlebrook and is
now prepared TO attend, at all hours, 10
professional calls He also respectful
" solicits, and hopes TO receive, a share
Of public patronage,
Spet5
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26
A HIGHLY IMPORTANT CaT1T,ON
TO THE PUBLIC BY DIR. WM.
EVANS, 100 CHATHAM STREET

Diseases general and special" Gaze nc
fitubes
BEWARE LEST YE STUMBLE
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-09-25

VINO YoUNG MEN's STATE CONVENTION.
The Wings Of Jefferson-one of the oldest
and most thoroughly Wing counties ir the
Staie-ought 10 be fully and ably represent
ted IN this body. The appointment Of these
Delegates should be attended to immediate.
ly.
We expect most happy results from the
deliberations and the efforts Of this Conven-
ton. When the young Wings, under sys
temat,c and thorough organization, give
their energies and their influence to good
cause. its triumph is certain. Such an Or
ganization will secure concert Of action, and
unity Of purpose throughout the State, and
place the success Of the Wing Ticket be-
yond reasonable doubt.
We have consulted with large number
Of Jealous and influential Wings Of the coun-
ty, and are authorised to say that meeting
of the Wings Of Jefferson county will be
held at the Court House in Fayette, on
Monday, the 9TH day of October next, at IL
o'clock NJ, for the purpose of appointing
Delegates to said Convention.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-09-25

From the Houston {'rexas) Telegraph,
Of the 1l,h inst, we learn that Gen. Ayana,
commander-in-chief of the federal forces Of
Mexico, had visited Texas, With the views
negotiating with that Government for aid,
in establishing new Republic out Of a Ror-
ton of the Eastern States Of Mexico, and
opposing the Central Government.
The Telegraph says, "his arrival here in-
spies us with the most fattering prospect Of
happy adjustment fall the difficulties be-
tween this country and that portion Of un.
happy Mexico, who are still bravely con.
tending with the former tyrants and enemies
to the liberty Of her people, those who de-
serves better fate, and the favor and as
sistance Of the more fortunate sons Of Wash
ington."
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-09-25

A FULL LENGTH Likeness.
HI. Everett, the present loco foco leader ID
Massachusetts, and chief spokesman for the
party, four years ago, thus portrayed Mr..
Van Buren,
Throughout those proceedings, we sea
distinctly the character Of the man-a nn3x<
row, sordid and selfish spirit, pursuin< liftIa
ends by little means-no holiness ef D1rnoee
mo power, depth or reach ofa I;nd-no pen.,
erosity of feeling mo Priaciple--of coer.e
no faith IN the existence Of any such oseli-
ties IN others He enters on the hieh .nd
sacred concerns Of governments II, i1e.rsd6
temper, IN which lsi||a1 llyer b set.
a . ~ yours at the Ale House. ana
= i ready to employ any E'ck u'-t
= Increase the s.Spoils Of Victory.
And il describing his cabinss qualities e
remarked:- - s.
Ellis talents, as far - be posseeees 80
Ct him 10 act upon this theatre. h,s 49, ~
marrow soudid, seul, i q ho4e = 3. ~
ants Is iasr;edss, he !i.ele 49, =
mjschl monkey tricks - ~,
snppo kpide questions u : 49, 49,. :
chas65 3 g i;elnosd (Va.) -
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-09-25
Arrival Of the Great Western
NEw YoRK. August 10. 1899.


The steam ship. Great Western, Capt.
Hosken, R. NJ, arrived this morning from
Bristol, which place she left on the oath
August, having beat the British Queen out
twenty -four hours.
The intelligence altogether wears IA
vorable aspect. Large amounts Of specie
had been received in the Bank of England.
The Times Of ne 23d says -
ssNow that the conversion Of Exchequer
bills is going on more favorably, less diff.
Guilty is experienced, in obtaining informa.
ton at the Bank Of its progress. Il was as
certained early in the day, BY inquiry at the
cashiers Office, that only f500, 900, renal.
ned to be funded. and by the close Of bust.
ness that amount was understood to be re.
duced to f26O,OOO. Tomorrow is the last
day for receiving subscriptions at the Bank
but as Mr.. Spring Rice has received so much
welEtimed assistance from his dependent
banks in England and Ireland, no doubt ex.
lists in the city but that the remainder will
be taken.
Money has been more difficult to-day 10
the stock market, but the bank is understood
TO have been liberal in the discount Of com
mercial paper, . larger amount Of which
wss presented to-day than usual.
The rumored marriage between Queen
VictoEia with Albert Of SAKE Coboura
proves to be foolish hoax q
Mr. Rics's Plaza Of Funding Ercheqse,
Bills On the evening of the 18th, Mr.
Rice explained to the House of Commons
in committee, bis plan Of funding Exchequel
Bills, AS modified By the circumstances and
results Of the late competition. He will re-.
quire an act Of Parliament, Of which the
three resolutions moved by bin ia that com
mittee vii form the basis The first resolu.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-09-25
From the National Intelligencer. Sept. S.
A MOST EXTRAORDINARY DISCLO.
SURE.

The facts disclosed in the subjoined testi-
monv, on oath, by Col. Pleasantson, Of Phil
adelphia, are SO very extraordinary, that
nothing short of our knowledge of the high
character and personal worth Of the depo-
nent could have induced us to believe the
reality of his narrative. As it is, however,
the facts which he relates may be safely
pronounced, for atrocity and diabolism Of
spirit, without precedent or parallel.
From the Harrisburg Chronicle.
We most earnestly call the attention of
the people of Pennsylvania to the horrible
disclosures made below. If a baser conspi-
racy was ever contemplated, we have YET 10
hear oft. The person giving this testimo-
ny is no partisan; a man Of much reputation
and high standing, and was one of Gen. Pat
tcrson's principal officers, when that officer
marched to Harrisburg to quell the rioters.
Let the people read and reflect over these
horrid disclosures; let them pass judgment
at the next election on party, q leading
member, Of which would, for the sake Of aid
ing that party in its wicked purposes, thus
contemplate destruction of human life by
the thousand.
"A. y. AtOoS"ulOu oPpSoIVu Ooios0 tue
committee, and being duly sworn accor-
ding to law, deposed as follows:
Question. Please to state any converse
lion you had with any person connected with
the late disturbances at Harrisburg; or a
member ofeither branch of the Legislature,
in relation to the intention of the Committee
of Safety, or Of those who ucted with them,
tearing up the rail road, or any other act, so
as 70 prevent the troops under Gen. PatteE-
sons command reaching Harrisburg,
Anssoer. do not know what the inten.
ton Of the committee or those connected
with them was; had no conversation VIZ
any one on the subject Of the intenti1 x
those persons; I have no knowledge of anv
thing donein Philadelphia, except such g !,
derived from common rumor. It;wascnr.
rently reported every where In Philadelph;s
before the troops lefa Tor Harr;sbarr. ~,
they would Be prevented from marching. s.
would be obslruoted q tl,eir procroIS Is ~
State Capital, and the means Is Spco mis-
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-09-25

COUNTY WING CONVENTION The Wings
of Jefferson county will meet in Convention
at the Court House Tin Fayette, on Monday
the 7th of October next, at IL o'clock, NJ.
for the purpose Of appointing Delegates to
the Wing Young Mems Convention, to be
held at jackson, on the second Monday in
October next. Other important business
will claim the attention of the meeting. A
full attendance is especially desired.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-09-25
Carelessaess in the Natches Post ONc

Carelessaess IN the Natches Post Office
"A few days since the mail boat Kinds
passed up, having on board the bags con-
tanning the mail for New Orleans, which
were carried to Vicksburg. At the same
trip, the mail bag for this place contained
several packages directed to Natchez,
which through inattention in asserting
were again thrown into an uncertain mail,
after having reached their place of destina.
ton.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-09-25

Only tweight-persons. out of one hundred
and eleven, who testified in regard to the
contested election for Congressman in North
Carolina, were able to write their names
In the same State, the Districts where the
loco foco ticket prevailed, voted large ma.
iorities against the common school system
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-09-25
ron THE RODNEY TELEGRAPH.

FOR THE RODNEY TELEGRAPH.
Honest John Tompkins, the hedger and ditcher,
Although he was poor, did not wish to be richer
For all such vain wishes in him were prevented,
By fortunate habit of being contented.
Though cold was the weather, and dear was
the food,
John never was found in a murmuring mood;
For this he was frequently heard to declare,
.What cannot prevent, will chesrfully bears
II John was afflicted by sickness or pain,
He wished himself better, but did not complain
Nor sit down to fret, in dependence and sorrow,
But said, 81 hope to be better tomorrow"
Thus, honest John, though his station was
humble,
Got through this sad world without even grum-
Bile;
No person on earth--'though wiser aud richer
Can capture John Tompkins, the hedger and
ditcher.
JOHN HUMPHREY BRUsHEAP.