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WINTER FASHIONS.

WINTER FASHIONS.
MRS. S. PARKER having just returned from
lVl the North, will open, on Friday, November
Oath, an elegant assortment of FRENCH MILLINERY
and FANCY GooDs, consisting, in part, of Hats Caps,
Head Dresses, Hair Ornaments, Feathers, Flowers,
Ribbon, rich material for hats, SC. Also, great
variety of Gold, Silver, Jet and Pearl Ornaments for
evening trimmings, among which is an assortment of
white, black, lead and steel buges.
N B. Mrs P, while at the North, made arrange
ment to receive monthly Paris Plates of Costumes,
consequently Ladies rely SEEING at her Room,
through the winter, the latest and most fashionable
styles for evening head dresses, for balls parties sc.
Between 9th and 10th streets, Pa. avenue.
nov 23-6t
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CHEAP BOOKS-This day received for sale by
~ f. TAYLOR, " Ten thousand Year" COM
rlete for 30 cents, in volume octave of 5i7 pages,
large type.
7Ceebratod Tricks of all Countries complete q
volume octave SOS pages price so cents
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IF Tickets Is cents children half price
IF Doors open at 7, exhibition to commence at
u O'Clock.
An efficient Police will be in attendance to pre-
serve order nov %
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ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY,

Glass No. 81, for lS43.
To be Drawn at Alexandra, D, c., on Saturday, De-
cember 30th, l843.
BRILLIANT SCHEME:
$50, OOO-$10, oOO-S5 1000 S., 500-$3, 600
81, 5O0-$l, $685. prizes Of 81 800
80 Of $l,000-50 of $3.50, &c.
70 number lottery-l4 drawn ballots.
Tickets Sl0-Halves S5-Quarters 50 so.
Certificates Of Packages Of 20 whole tickets Sl30
Do do 26 half do Is
Do do 26 quarters do 80 so
For tickets and shares or certificates of packages
in the above splendid lotteries, address
j. G. GREGORY & CO.,
Managers, Washington.
~ Drawings sent Immediately after they are
over to all who order above.
nov I5-2aw3wd&cif
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The Gentleman of this City, who made such .
tremendous hit in his Jig last evening, will appear IL
q FavOrite Dance.
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NOR RENT.-A comfortable two-sory brick
l. house, on 18th street, between IL and streets,
now occupied by the subscriber, to whom apply.
The rent will be at the rate of $50 per annum
nov l6-d2w Il. M. VOORHEES,.
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COLUMBIAN COLLEGE, ID. G..
rINHE ext session, of six months, will commence
I the first "Wednesday of November.
Tuition SOC 90
Room Library, Bed and Furniture " 90
Table, Lights and servants, per week IS
A table is provided a, SO
Students who DO mol board pay for Tuition 70 90
Library, Room, and Furniture IL, 80
Fuel charged at cost Washing 81 per d. o.
A mstriculation fee of SO is paid admission ~
either Of the College classes. A small charge for
average damages.
The College bills Of boarding student, exclusive
Of books and stationery will not exceed sl77 per
snnum at the cheaper table Sl47.
Charges in the ,9codemy, per quarter
Tuition in Mathematics aud Classics SO 90
+" common English branches, 90
Room bed, and furniture, 10 those ,cho
board, 5 90
Charges for board, fuel, and washing, same as in
the cole eye classes
Students may be admitted at any time. Bills pay
able in advance half at the opening, the balance at
the middle Of the Session.
College Hill, October, lS43. oct 25-ltdciw
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CAPTAIN MARRYATTS NEW WORK.
" Travels and adventures of Monsieur Violet in
California, Sonora, and Western Texas, by Captain
Marryatt This day received (Harpers' cheap edtiop)
and for sale by F. TAYLOR. Price Is cents.
nov l6-tf
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SMALL FRAME HOUSE FOR RENT, on L.,
- east of 9th street, nearly new, at IS per month
to a careful tenant Possession at pleasure Apply
TO JOHNSON g. CALLAN.
nov l7-M
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NOTICE

In relation 10 The remordi Of the Office of the
Surveyor General from Tallahassee 10 81.
Augustine.
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For RENT

FOR RENT
PLEASANT furnished chamber, where there
n are no children and entirely free from dust and
noise. The location is in 6th just above street,
and IN a nerson who is fond Of study and retirement
il will be both pleasant and agreeable. Enquire Of
r. at this Office. July 81
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THE VIRGINIA MINSTELS
Will sing some and choice Songs and Choruses,
and will do their utmost to give satisfaction.
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BOARDING HOUSE.
MI RS. ABERCROMBlE having taken the large
1Vl and delightful house formerly occupied by Mrs
WAGGAMAN, on Pennsylvania avenue, between 50
and a. Streets quite near the CAPITOL is ready to &C
commodate members Of Congress with or without
their families. nov lS-l2t
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APOLLO HALL, :.
THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, NOV. 90.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF

FOR THE BENEFIT OF
MR. II A M MOND, Scot
THE MANAGER FOR THE MINSTRELS.
~Positively their last appearance In this
CITY.
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~ EROLSTEIN, Sequel to the Mysteries Of Paris
VI this day received. F. TAYLOR.
nov 20
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CANTON CHINA.-THOMAS PURSELL has
~ just received, at his store opposite Browns Ho-
tel, Pennsy lvana avenue, IL of the above ari
Gle, amongst which are
Dinner Sets, Flat and Deep Plates, Soup Tureens,
Covered Dishes, Sauce Tureens, salads, &c., all of
which will be sold wholesale and retail low for cash.
nov I7-eo6tif
rHEAP LIBRARY for Families or Schools con-
" ssting of fifty volumes, many of them being the
best works from Harper's Family Library, selected
from that series for this purpose.
All the volumes of the same size, and bound
uniformly and handsomely, and put up in a neat book
case of three shelves with lock and key.
Price for the set, including the book case, 500,
oct 80 +. TAYLOR.
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MRS. ELLlS'S POETRY OF LIFE" Nice
lNI edition, complete for 80 cents.
No. IL Asons History of Europe; % cents.
No. TO- Brande- Encyclopedias rs cents.
just received for sale by
July I7u +. TAYLOR.
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THE VIRGINIA MINSTRELS
Have in the kindest manner volunteered their valu-
able services for this occasion.
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NEW BOOKS.

JUST published, and this day received for sale
d by +. TAYLOR.
Applied Chemistry, Manufactures, Arts and Do
nestle Economy; edited by E. A. Parnell-to be
published in monthly numbers at l2s cents each, with
many engravings.
The Songs of Beranger, translated into English,
with a sketch of the authors life vol.
SNAKE the Best Of it," or s'Cheerful Cherry by
Peter Farley.
"a Tale of Adventure or the Siberian Sable
Hunter, by Peter Farley.
Barry CornwalI's English Songs, and other small
poems, ! vol. nov 16
rOOPER'S NEW WORK, Ned Myers, or Life
~ before the Mast" by J. Fenimore Cooper, one
volume, price 81 cents. F. TAYLOR.
nov 20
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ID volumes of "The Cultivator," by Jesse Buell.,
acknowledged to be the best agricultural newspaper
in the United States may be obtained at very low
prices at F. TAYLOR'S bookstore, Immediately east
of Gadsby's Hotel. oct7
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oil CLOTHS.-Persons wishing Oil Cloths, suit
" able for halls and passages, respectfully in
formed that we have on hand Book of Samples,
containing eight different patterns of the newest
style, and by giving the dimensions and selecting
the pattern, we furnish them at manufacturers
prices.
Oct8En ESTEP & CATLETT.
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r IFE OF ANDREW JACKSON-PRIVATE
IL MILITARY, AND CIVIL-By Amos Kendall
TO be completed in fifteen numbers, with illustra
tions-price 25 cents each. The first number of the
above work is this day received.
oct 90 F. TAYLOR.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-08-03
COUNTY CONVENTION.

This Convention was held on the Goth July and
passed of well. 10 point OF character, the assem-.
bly, was highly respectable. though in numbers we
arc sorry to say it rssembled a little too nearly a
getting together OF another and smaller party
However. this was To DO expected, as !, was we'll
understood that no a,ismpi would be made To change
the Senate hehet for this county at this convention.
In accordance with this expressed understanding
Of the people no change was made and the names OF
Hon. T.. N. Briggs, Alauson Allen, ESQ.,. and Ell.
sha Allen, Esq, are again recommended to the free
men Of this county fos their suffrage.
lnasmuch as they have heretofore served with SO
much honor 70 themselves and satisfaction to their
constituents, il II isiv s5opose (under all the cir
cums,ances) iias sAs5 -. u again slesssd The
proceedings Of this cosveoon will be found in al
other column.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-08-03

fsssi No." ~,d be. 'ghey wsr, me TO psini q
b.alc esnnos pan, battle | Nill no, paioi
oue Iof them"
Ksswlas ~, ohsrarcfisi,e adherence 10 hs
pargSse, Gosernor Essrcu id 10, then urge The
rsqses, lew q migh, dascrm,ne h'm never 70 ecn
sena Ma long aAer, however, be applied again,
w a more careful manbsf-utging that be vas
ma !inasd 70 t~.ile q, a thject or TO snyhius
sl.e. bat lhs, he Was ltG vnhom any limitation
whatsoever No, bee s1ccs~ WA no better than on
the previous sppliesifon The constan, reply was
srhsy wan, eao 70 pain, bail. land can't Do II
7, was 10 no Pupose rha, rsmonsfsnee, enireaiy
additionally espr<ula,ioos were used TO persuade 3
thsnge Of determination. lie was lnheriblo, and
would n0s listen wnh p,iIeDoo even 10 mention
Of the subject --aaaa
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-08-03

forth. In the srsrn OF lOeofoeoisn !, IL nunured
and unless II 10 crushed BY the intelligence Of the
people. u will soon stand forth. the isl grown and
firm ally Of that party, and will be seea lending her
aid Ia flooding the county with her ruinous and de-
struc,ive measures OF policy.
Let all take heed then les, they sacrifice their own
best interests, by Welding too ready obedience to
the die,s,ion of these glorious, and appoint
ed guardians Of the rights Of man.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-08-03
RUTLAND COUNTY WING CONVENTION

RUTLAND COCNlf WING CONVENTION.
In pursuance Of previous call, Convention oil
the Wings Of Rutland County met a, Rutland on the
26lh July, and was called 10 order BY d. w. c.
Clarke, Esq, and organised by the appointment OF
Hon. Obadiah Noble, President, and G. II. Bea.
man, Secretary.
The object OF the meeting &c. being stated by the
President, The Hon. Robert Perpoint moved tina,
Hon. E. N. BRIoes, of Brandon,
ALAssos ALLvs, Esq, of Farhaven, and
ELISHA ALLEN. Esq, of Pawlet,
DO nominated and recommended by this Convention
to the freemen Of this County as suitable candidate,
for their support for Senators to represent this Coun
ty in the Senate Of Vermont for the ensuing YEAR
which was carried with great uninimly.
On motion, it was voted that the County Commit.
tee report the names Of persons in each town in
the County, to act ss town committee, which com.
mittee reported the following names, which were
approved and appointed:
Benson, DR.. J. Norton, T.. H. Aiken, Horace
Knapp. Brandon, C. W. Conant, Lyman Briggs,
Jesse Hines. Castleton. VIM Sanford, Eli Ames,
a. X. Wheeler. Orwell, A. l.. Catlin, Thos. A.
II Hammond. los; Chttenden. Sudbury, James X.
hyde, VIM l.. Hyde, Enoch Smith, Jr. Hubbard
ton, Z. s. humsey, W. Flagg. Pliny Holmes. Fair
haven, Z. N. Willard, Hiram Hamilton, Asahel ii
Kidder, West Haven, WIN. Green, Hiram Col.
man, Curtis Kelsey. Poultney, Ammon Bailey,
rhlio Hosford, J. b. Beaman. Pawlet, David Whe-
don Jr, Gerry Brown, Robert CLARK. Clarendon,
stephen Fowler, Thos. Stewart, Philip Briggs
Mendon, Edward Mus.ey, Tisdsle Lincoln, n.
Houghton Tinmou,h, Dexter G ilber. Jay w. No
6le, lilly Is. Norton. Wallingford. Harvey Button,
Robinson Hall, Naih. Ives Dandy, Geo o. Vail.
Nathan Smith, Caleb Paris cd. Piitsford, Hsuy
Simonds. Chas, +. Colburn, Jesse Barnes. Pitts.
field, Amos Holt, Peleg Bowe, p. Child Jr Ru,.
land, VIM Gilmore, Is. +. BanchaSd, WIN. Green.
Sherburne, WIN. CLARK, David Cotton, Chas. Shed.
CbiIten5en, ID. b. Bogue, Charles Bebse, Cspen
Leonard Jr. Nj Holly, ID. r. Hun,oon, Chauneey
Cook. ThOs. III. Bixby. Shrewsbury, Jonathan
~ n,setmas.sr Joseph Needhsm, Hannibal Fnney.
Wells, Raymond H. Hopson. Levi Lewis, Nelson
Paul Nj. Tabor Gideon s. Tabor. Azel Kelly,
VIM Andrews, Ira. Pardon w. Wilkinson, James
fillmore, Brady Fish. Middle,own, Jonathan Nor.
gan, Locus Copeland. Eiakim Paul
On motion Of s. II. Hodges, Esq,
Resoired, That one Senator should, in the opinion
OF his Convention be appointed anew from this
County al least once In every two years.
~e'o'FsS, That The Couniy commii,se b request
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-08-03

cd to publish the above resolution in c.u.-
County Convention ner year.
On motion,
Resoired. That we cordially respond 10 II,
ina'ion OF John Ma,ioeks, Horace Eaton snJ y,
Spalding. for the offices Of Governor, Lem -
ernor and Treasurer. and pledge to them a. e'
por, 81 the Wings Of Rutland County. y
Rssoired. That we give our hearty spproh,,.
the nomination Of Solomon Foot. "a a csnI,,,.. I
Congress from tho Is, Congressional Dis,,.,
ident in the belief,hst the trocmon nj Rul,oi, -
~ will render such response al the balm =
will be alike honorable 10 him and 10 bem,,,. w
On motion !, was ordered that the proceed,
this Convention be published, wheteupon h,
ing was dissolved.
OBADIAH NOBLE, Pr,na,,
Gro. II. BnANAS, Secretary,
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-08-03

opinion upon the political questions which divide
the country. The Convention which presented
his name TO the frcemcn Of the District, would
nominate no one but perfectly reliable Wing: =
None bu, such are presented to the consideration
Of its members And nominating Mr. FooT
they knew they were selecting a candidate who
would devote his whole time and energies to the
interests which they believe TO be mos, impor,an,
for the welfare Of he country
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-08-03
nrcoIlror,oss-nr Smiley.

The saFligh, smile Of children, ihe sweet look
of woman, the far breNs from which l loi,
The murmur Of the unreposing brook,
Aud The green light wh,eh, shifting over head.
Some tangled bowef o. vines around me she'd.
The shells on The sea sands, and the Wild flowers
The lsmplighi ihrozghihe rshen CHEEKY spr,ad
Aai on the tanning hsK--in life's Young hours
These sigh,s and sounds I'D nuns my spira, loii
a Powea'
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-08-03

Great Yield Of Corn from Kernel.-In June,
1912, single kernel of corn sprou,ed and came up
by accident in the garden of Paul Hue,i in Pawlet
which produced 10 ears, 545l kernels; and which
measured I quart l-2 gills, and weighed lbs 4
OF. There were many missing kernels on the ears
but on tho tasse there was oil kernels.-Con.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-08-03
$4,000

Be il known that over forty thousano ~ I, .
in cash have been paid for wool IN the VIZ Z.
Montpelier this season. There has been, y I,
improvement Of its prices already and 'a H9 I
reduction OF the stock Of wool on hand ~ N !
pare for future advances And why IS q Il
We answer these are The fruits Of The neS 80 q,
which has no, ye, run year. Oh lnn ~
nothing Tariff, which our Loco-'oeo ~
much condemn, while they ,rppon inc ~ T,
voted agains, II because ~ is too mgr T,
you !: will be made any better by q ",
Loco-foco Congress Tor Is MOI VIZ A
ont and on, Protective men, such as ~
Wing candidates for Congress N
Vermont Wafehman.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-08-03

What can The matter be- IL Is Two 80
blessed day since Mr.. Foot received o., p u, n
and yet not a word OF abuse Of him ron Ross
co press have We seen, up TO this 'iI''i 81
gentlemen, you surely have 'orne ci en-, 40 p
left in your vocabulary. How ~oulo ess y
him thief or a highway mani 10 CO. 81
thing bad, az the people will fssily "'@
suspicious character.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-04-26

this point 100 deeply in the soil. IN all
seeding plants. this neck or vital part Is
immediately beneath The point where the
seed leaves originate; aud afhc plant be
cut over there, when in young state. lhe
part which Is left in the ground will 'i-
fallibly die. In oil plapis, however, and
particularly 10 herbaceous plants which
have creeping stems, ani a!sn, in various
kinds of trees aud shruos, tho rnois after
the plant has attained g certain ago be-
como fusnished with adventurous buds;
and when the plant or tree is cut over oy
the collar thesc dormant buds are called
into action, aud throw Up shoots which are
called suckers, however, are ever thrown
up by ,he roots Of plan GU, through al
the collar while in It's seed leaves. The
branches Of a tree may all be col oil close
TO The trunk, aud the roots also partially
renewed; but if the collar remain uniigu.
red. the planr, in suitable soil and under
favorable circumstances, will throw out
new roo,s, and iu time will completely
recover itself. Ga tho ether hsHd, the
collar is cut of, tho siern or trunk IS icst
without roots, and the roots without .fcm
or the power (iu gencrar to throw up one.
There are some plants Of the berbaceous
kind (such as the horse rsdish, for exam
ple.) tha, do not suffer even III tho collar
should be buried Two feet. or even three
feet; bu, by far the greatest number OF
plants, (such ay the tiepatica, the common
daisy, the common grasses. &C., arc
killed by having the collar covered two OF
three inches; aud noihiug is more injuri.
Gus to woody plants, whether large or
small. II is easy % destroy large tree
by hcaping up earth round the base Of It's
trunk; and cosy to prevent small one
frum growing, by lifting it aud planting
il six inches or a !oet deeper in the sol
than i, was before. Hence The great ina
ponance Of not planting any plant deeper
in the soil than il " rs before taking il up;
and hence also the reason why trees plan
ted in deeply-trenchsd sruun'l. and esre-
cially frui, trees, often disappoint the
plautcr. Ia planting these trees. the soil
Immediately under ami about them is
more consolidated by .reading aud water
ins, than The soil in the other parts Of The
planto,ion; and hence il sooa sinks below
The general level; 10 lnaiuiain which level,
The gardener fills up the depression every
year. till The collar of the tree becomes
buried several inches beneath he surface.
-London's Suburban Horticuiisriss.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-04-26

ConfenfmeHf.-CoDtenIment is q pearl
of great price, aud whoever procures il al
the expense OF ten rhoasand desires, Is
making wise and happy purchase
Ponder every subject which demands
your consideration, with careful aud
con.i,ieratc a,toI,,iou-thisi is the only way
TO acquire kpowlcdSe.
I,doleuce and dindecisioso of miad though
moi in themselves vices, prepare tHe way
to much exquis;'e misery.
Be indus,rious ia basiness. intrepid in
dangers. vigorous in acting, pruden, in
c,ncersing aud prompt in executing.
A good word 10 an easy obligation, but
%, 20 speak i'll requires only silence.
which cosis nothing.
Melanehoiy has this advantage; Charge
VA. be flr che be,teT--bu, saieiy can
change oafy 70, the worse.
No man can be gentleman without
humanity and courage.
Unprincipied meu live knares, aud die
beggaTs.
a loving bear, sncIoses w;rhin irscif an
uafading and eternal Eden.
What you do, do WE'LL fhr if thing be
worth doing at all !, is worth doing we'll.
Never defer RIA, ill tomorrow, which
you can DO to-day.
Push your capacity as far as j, is able
TO extend.
An idle man can never pass mcdiocrity.
Never say what may hurt any one.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-04-26

10 Heusetrirss.-Rcccnt experiments
in more than Que family in this city. says
,l.e Delaware Gazette, have established!
tl,s, the plant known IN bolanists as the
Poiogouum punciatum. commonly called
water pepper, or smart weed. aud which
may be found in great abundance along
ditcbes, roads, lanes aud barn yards. IS an
cifec,ual aud certain destroyer or bed-bugs.
4, is said TO exercise the same poisonous
effect on the hca. A strong docoction is
made Of the herb, ard The places Infested
with the insect are carefully washed there
with. The plant may also, with much
advantage. be s,rewn about the room. Ell.
derbcTy leaves, laid upon tue shelves of
o cupboard, will also drive away reaches
aud ants in a very short time.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-04-26

Rcd or Biack; An,s.-Takc few sptiss
Of green wormwood, aud place them in
immediate contact with red or black ants,
aud they will disappear. I have fnpnd
this 10 be effectual after using every olher
remedy within ny limited knowledge.
Another remedy is to sprinkle chalk a.
round the places ihey frequent. II is said
the chalk will cause them to make their
exit, hut ! have not had OCCASION TO prove
it.-N. E. Fcrmcr.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-04-26
@ost5s Gsssss;


Ym lis, from old wirgipny,
T,c s;ng a Little song,
,rys an sSo,t nav sweetheart.
ns i,,Sv Jnev I.onp.
OH saks vo,,r lime Miss Lucy,
Rock do cradle Lucy,
And listen to de song.
N. vpv ,,ev hake de hoe coke,
In S;ssinny ncbber tiso,
And hold 70 the Ere.
!. Take yourtimc bliss Lucy, &c.
.''e
pa r,S sH;.p;,,ny vsis. You'll fni,
= a,s r,ors,yous Sard 10 beat;
Ola! she's berry sweet
i Take your tune Miss Lucy.
-.
nSizs Lncy iua puriy gal,
My Lusy's berry tall;
When dsrsing ai de ball.
Take ycur time, Miss Lucy.
yss v.ev ;ss marty eaii,
g4 s.eb ius,y hands asd feet;
Her hesis isin Main street.
Take yo,ir time Miss Lucy.
ais. iurv'ahcrry witty
M;ss ii,cy'a berry smart,
II almost bus, my heart.
i9fa Take vour time Miss Lucy.
: o. renl;,ss. "dcar Miss Lucy,
=. I'm % .,Ii,u, voa all aboui;"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-04-26

Csriors Origin Of Cdrds.-l, is genrr
ally believed that cards were invented ibr
Tho amusement Of one Of The carly kings
Of the Fiue Of Bourbon but this belief is
erroneous. Who tho man was that in.
vented these instruments Of amusement is
no, known, neither can we tell in wha,
age they were first invented. Our kRowl-
edge is limited to the country from whence
they eame-nameiy, Egypt. The colors
are two--rcd and black, which answer to
tho Eguinoxes. The suits are four, an-
sweTing TO. the seasons. Tic emblene
formerly were. and sill are 10. Spain--for
the heart, a cup. the emblem ofthc win.
ter the spade, az acorn, tho emblem, OF
autumn; The club, a trefoil, the emblem
Of summer 4 the diamond, Q. rose. the em.
blen of spring. Tho twelve court cards
answer to the twelve months, ond were
formerly depicted as the signs Of the zodi.
&C. Tho fifty-two cards answer to the
number Of weeks fna ycar; tho thirteen
cards 10 each suit 10 the number Of weeks
ir each lunar, quarter. The aggregate o
the pips. amount 10 the number OF day.
/! In year.