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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-12-01
THE POETS DOG.

The manner in which Pope, the great En-
glish poet, was preserved by the sagacity of
a dog, is truly remarkable. This animal,
who was called Marquis, could never agree
! with favorite servant of his master; he
constantly growled when near him, and
would even show his teeth whenever this
servant approached. Although the poet was
singularly attached to this dog-who was
spaniel of the largest species-yet, on ac-
count of his extreme neatness, which he
pushed almost to excess, he would never al
low him to remain in his chamber Never
theless, in spite of positive orders, the SPAN
iel would frequently sneak, towards evening,
into the apartment of his master, and would
not be driven from it without the greatest
difficulty.
One evening, having slipped very softly
in without being perceived, the animal pla-
ced himself under the bed of his master, and
remained there. Towards the morning, the
servant rushed hastily into the chamber of
Pope. At this moment, the dog suddenly
left his post and eaped on the villain, who
was armed with pistol. The poet started
from his sleep; he threw open the window
TO call for assistance, and beheld three high
Wd1ineu, WIZ hdu DecH Introduced Dy HIS
servant into the garden of his villa, for the
purpose Of robbing him. Disconnected by
this unforeseen accident, the robbers hesita-
ted moment and then took flight The
servant, thus betrayed by the watchful dog,
was sentenced to forfeit his life.
The same dog, shortly after this singular
event, exhibited another proof of his re-
markabe instinct Pope, reposng one af
ternoon in little wood about twelve miles
distant from his house, lost a watch of great
value. On returning home, the poet wish
ed to know the hour, and found his watch
was not in his fob. Two or three hours
had elapsed, and violent storm was lust
commencing.
The poet called his dog, and making a
sign, which Marquis very well understood,
he said :-'I have lost my watch--go look
for it," At these words Marquis departed
and repaired, no doubt, 10 every spot at
which his master stopped.
1t happened that the poor animal was so
long occupied in the search as to create
great anxiety, for midnight had arrived, and
he had not returned. What was the aston
ishment of Pope, when on rising in the
morning, he opened his chamber door and
there beheld his faithful messenger living
quietly, and holdingsin his mouth the splen-
did Jewel, with which he had returned per-
fecty uninjured, and which was the more
highly valued by the poet, as it had been
presented to him by the Queen of England,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-12-01
Farm for Sale.

R TIME Farm owned by Samuel
&I.!nH n Gains, and lying in Guilford,
IA y on the Stage road leading from
sSSSs3 Brattieboro to Greenfield, is now
offered FOR sale Said Farm contains 80 acres
of land, suitably proportioned into moving,
tilldge, &c, large two story house, well fin
ished, Quilt in 1880 two barns, cider mill,
blacksmith's shop, and other buildings. There
is also saw mill, only few rods irou the
house--on said farm there is about 100 acres OF
good rail and saving timber. Also, a young
orchard of good fruit
As the Farm must be sold, the subscriber
offers it at a great bargain to the purchaser
Said farm is miles from Brattleboro, and 3
from Greenfield.
SAMUEL GAINS.
Gulord, Oct. 1, 1S49. s6m
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CHEESEMAN'S
ARABIAN BALSAM

ENHlS valuable Medicine has been usel
IL more than ten years, and is highly apr ,..
for the peculiar and eilicacious property No..
for the cure of all kinds Of Wounds pu uas,
Sprans, Sores, Burns, and Sealds, ana IS ID ",r
failing remedy for acute or chronic hDeuI rS.e
II is warranted to cure any case of PHfs o. M
Of however long Standing when everything ain
has failed, and II affords immediate rel'ei u M
in the side aud breast, or pain and weakness ~ or
back and loin and can be depended on r' ~ NAM soo
Pain and relieve Soreness in all cases iiN' ,',oJ
der working Balsam will restore numb ., " The
imbs stiff joints or numbness in any par co. sor
body, and is sure and pleasant application @oab
lungs and throats, quinsies, &c Tins Is w rlh
full remedy-being prepared in accoraaD'if, II. rep
strict and well established chemical laws y noT
utation has been, and still is 0nTdrd, anu S,,is,
extensively used in all parts Of the unleu -ths
while the universal satisfaction II has sNe" .oO
increasing demand, and the numerous anu ~. S' ulO
table testimonials from Physicians and QUIZ sbO,
have tested and iniahbly proved its eiheaoy ,,mth
that it needs only to be used to prove us IVA
excellence and satisfy the most incredulous no Orr
" As there are several counteriehs aT,g
chaser should be particular and see that cav"
per has the written signature Of me prreePIFMAN
In bottles, at 80 cents. For sale by De em II
II CLARK, BrattlebOro.
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New Winter Goods.

~ ToWNSLEY & SON are now re-
~. ceiving from Boston and Hartford, a
large assortment Of new and desirable DRY
GOODS, Of all kinds, for the present cold
weather. Particulars neat tceek.
Nov. l6, lS43. 10
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sTATE OF YER rroNr.
PROBATE District Of Marlboro

4 fVp"tt Cfob fCt " suuTfUOfO, IS.
In Probate Court, Nov. 18th, 1913
A n instrument purporting TO be the laa
IA VIII and Testament of MARGARET
STREETER, late of Wilmington, in sail
district, deceased, was presented for Probate br
Samuel V. Skies, the executor therein nauej
Whereupon, it is ordered that a hearing h.
had in the premises before said Probate Cout.
at session thereof TO be holden specially !,
the Inn of Henry Smith, in Brattleboro. in s,I
district, ON the fourth day of December pev
And for the purpose of notifying all person
interested therein Of the time and place of hear
ing, that they may appear and contest the Pm.
bate thereof, if they see cause, the said name
executor is directed TO publish copy of lbe
record OF this order three weeks successyev n
the Vermont PhGnix, printed at Bratteboro in
said district, previous to said time of hearing.
A true Copy from the Record,
IL Attest, LEMUEL WHITNEY. ReVl
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G.. q G.. Lawrence

A RE now opening large and beautiful as
IN sortment OF Goods for ladies Cloaks and
Dresses, among which are plain and twiIl'd
Indiana; blue, black and all coors Silk; Linen
and cotton warp Alpaca; fg'd and plain Luz
nettas; Crecovenne; Paramettas, Merino, Pa
russian cloth, Grape Chusan, Mousn de Lame,
fg'd Velvets Silks in all colors, Prints, &c. &c.
all of which will be sold at the very bottom Of
the market Customers ale respectfully nvi-
ted to call and see.
Oct. Is, l343.
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Fitchburg Railroad Company

NOTICE is hereby given that the Third as
= sessment of Ten Dollars on each share in
the capital stock OF the Ftchburg Railroad
Company has-been laid by the Directors, pay
able TO the Treasurer on Saturday the 25h
day of November next.
Payment may be made at the Treasurer,s
Office, No. 10 Merchants Exchange, State
Street, Boston; at the Bunker Hill Bank at
ChaTestown; the Waiham Bank at Walt
ham; the Concord Rank at Concord; the
Fitchburgh Bank at Fitchburgh; the As6ueot
Bank at Keene, n. H., and the Bank of Brat
teboro at Brattleboro, Vt.
THOMAS WILEY, Treasurer
Boston, Oct %, lS43. CIV
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SADDLERY.
Carpenters Tools, &c,

DENCH Planes, Moulding Planes, Saws,
I'D Chissels, Gouges, Bennington Squares,
Try Squares, Bevs, Saw-sets, Files, Rasps,
Spirit Levels, Broad Axes. Hammers, Draw
ing Knives, Spoke-shaves, Glue Pots, Boxwood
r ules, Comprises, Augers, Oil Stones, Butts,
Screws, Lifting handles, Brass Castors, Wood
Knobs, chest, trunk and draw Locks, Pad aud
Door do, Window Springs, Sand Paper, Blind
Hinges, Door Latches, for sale low by
WlLLISTON & TYLER.
Nov. ., ls4S IL
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-12-01
a CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY
OF ALL THE
Business People and Firm.
i'm the City.

Alphabetically arranged under each bn.;.
or profession. The advantages of sncb !" rs
rectory consist, in bringing TO point Groa, VI ~
parts of the city, the names of all person" n d''
gagged in each particular business Fo, eu-
stance, in a small compass, under the bo.l II" :,
Hardware Dealers, will be found rho 10" nau VI
and places of business OF all who deal na ~
commodity. So Of Dry Goods, Leaf6sr" E r.a'
niture, Iron, Hats, Hosiery, etc, etc. o., W.
all so arranged, that the reader NAV sec = ~
glance, the names of all those who are de.aI
in any one article. variety of other nsss.,
and interesting matter will be found in ,bs +.
tie volume. 1t will contain % or 9o nav ".
more than heretofore, and be printed lbrop~ us'
out on a new and beautiful Ruby TYNE ON, Y
Edinburgh, and obtained expressly far ~ ~ =
work. The Calendar pages, as usual. will eo %,'
tain space for memoranda for each dav in w.
year. 1t will be handsomely and substantial.
bound in cloth, and sold as usual at a5 cen;.
per copy. "S
Orders may be sent to the Proprietor.
S. n. DICKINSON.
80 Washington Street
or TO Messrs. THOMAS GROOM & co
80 State Street
In either case they will meet with pronpi
attention.
Boston, Nov. IS, ls4s. IS
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SILK DYEING.

TIME subscriber will receive all kinds of
IL Silk Goods, Dresses, Shawls, Hdks. &c.,
at his store opposite the Stage House, TO be
dyed and returned in good order. am res
ponsible for the articles entrusted to my care,
aud will warrant them well done. Persons
wishing oget articles dyed may be assured of
having them well done, certain individuals to
the contrary notwithstanding.
A. f. DWINELL.
Brattleboro, Nov. 8, ls4s. SIN II.
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Cook Stove.

Yankee Notion Cook !StOve.
" Improved do.
johnson, Geer q. Cor's Double
Oren Premium, do.
johnson, Gecr g. COr's Gilman
Premium, do
johnson, Gcer g. C0r'S -Four Boi-
Ter liberated Ouen do.
johnson, Ger d COr'S P0rlOr do.
90 P0rior
Store with. Cast Columns.
IStanIcy'S patent do. pith Folding Doors
-ALSO-
Russia and English STOVE PIPE, whole
sale and retail. All kinds Of Stove Furniture
and Sap Pans made TO order. Also, general
assortment of HOLLOW HARE and TIN
WARE.
I5@The above will be sold at prices TO con-
form to the times. Please call and see if these
things are not so.
MARTIN WINCHESTER,
II. w. BlSSLL.
Wilmington, Oct. 10, lS4S.
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Frederick Franks,
MERCHANT TAILOR.

A NNOUNCES to his friends and the pub
IN lie that he may be found at the Old Stand,
one door south Of Mr. Bugbee's Tavern, where
he is ever ready to execute the orders OF his
customers with promptness, and skill, aud
taste. Clothing for men and boys will be made
in the most fashionable style, the most durable
manner, and at the cheapest possible rates.
Hard times, low rents, and cheap produce
induce him to say, that he will make mems Over
coats for $500, and Dress Goats for $500, and
other work in proportion. Good fits always
warranted, and in case of failure the garments
will be taken back and new ones furnished Of
equal value, or the cash paid for the cloth and
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iii. IL. CHAFFEE s. 90

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,
and DUTCH BoLTING CLOTHS.
Their assortment of REAL DUTCH
BOLTING is complete, embracing all the
numbers and the different styles now in use.
Their prices average less than the New York
or Boston prices.
eli Main ST., HARTFORD, CONN.
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The Boston Almanac
FOR 1e44,

bt . NJ DICKINSON,
WILL be ready for purchasers in the %.
W. part OF December Orders first recsiv.y
will meet with the first attention. Il ' ws'
contain wiz
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Selling at Cost.

A LMOST all kinds of Cook, Parlor, Box,
N and Alright Stoves will be sold at cost
TO close an assignment, at Dickinson's stone
building, north door, where will also be sold
Stove Pipe, all kinds of common and Jappaned
Tin aud Hollow Ware. All are invited TO call
previous TO purchasing elsewhere.
SAMUEL ROOT, Assignee
Brattleboro, Nov. /, 1913. 10
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Florence BOnnets.

A FRESH supply Of Bonnets, of all the
IN different kinds Florence Trimmings,
Rich Ribbons; Artificial Flowers, &C., for sale
by u. DICKINSON.
Sept. &c, ls49.
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MUSIC.

NEW music for the Piano Forte eeTITn I RI
IN. the BOokoi
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CrOckerv and Glass Ware.

A LARGE and beautiful assortment, some
IN new patterns, at
G. & C. LAWRENCE'S.
Oct. 81, lS43. 10
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WANTED.

A FEW articles of ready made clothing for
IA sale cheap by
G. & C. LAWRENCE.
Oct. 81, ls4s. 10
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New York and Boston

HALL and Winter Fashions for genllemen's
Il clothing, just received by
FREDERICK FRANKS.
Bratteboro, Nov 0, Is4S. IL
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Ready Made Clothing.

Mr. Franks has and intends to keep on hand,
choice assortment OF ready made clothing OF
all kinds, and of his own manufacture, which
he will sell at unparalleled low prices.
Particular attention will be paid to the cut
ting of garments, which will be done with care
and skill, and at reduced prices Over Goats
cut for rs cents, and Dress Goats for so cents.
Brattlcboro, Nov. /, ls43. 10
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w O o l..
FOR SALE.

"a FENHAT pleasant situation located
f...A n in West Braiteboro. the Real
,,,!hs Estate OF GEORGE w. GARY de-
ss9A.akesssA ceased, containing about fourteen
acres of very excellent land, with good two
story house, barn and out buildings, all in good
repair, with a good water privilege on the
same, within a few rods OF the Academy and
two churches, a very desirable situation for the
gentleman farmer or mechanic. For terms ap-
ply TO Salome p. Gary, on the premises.
Braitleboro, Oct. 81, IS49. CIV 10
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Stoves F! Stoves /! Z!

TVN HE Subscribers
H Il would respectfully
4 b. inform their friends and
EtsT s-..-& customers. and the pub
z~t&S yzlsS lie, that they have on
~ = hand large assortment
\-v-sss<saes ~ Of STOVES, of which
~ the following are a part,
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-03
THE NEW ORLD.

Great NuEnber-2 Splendid Engravings.
CONTENTS FOR SATURDAY. FEBRUARY
MY GRANpFATAER'S DREAM; a ta,iItins Tale by
J. sExs1DAs KNOWLES, founded TACT
NY eREAd AT H0P-LODGE, by LAaAx 3I.Ascu.
Arb capital article.
HAMM0SDS POLITICAL HISTORY OF NEW
1ORh-Thss very able ard critical Review continued.
sketch End Portrait of LORD ASHBURTON.
THE WALTZ-is History and Aogaii commended es-
peciaiy 10 Female Wal .ers
MR. ALDRfCH IN PARIS.-Anotber very interesting
letter frum this gentleman.
THE BRITISH ARMY route from Canoahar 10
GhHzSee.-4 Splendid Engru,ias.
Poetry, Fashions toe January Editorials Literary NO
tees, Nausea! World, News, &c.
Subscription price, s. yea- in sdsaaee single copies
efcb. u5) ). WINCHESTER, Publisher, 50 Anurst-
U BRArrRw Arrs's RETROSPECT or MEDICINE, No /,
will be ready on Saturday, 4 day of February. Orders
from Agents. Booksellers and etbers, e be accompanied
with Ike cash All the numbers Of this celebrated work up
70 The present tirae published, Nos g s.
zrd The January No. COX 1873 in press Medical gen
isepen arc req examine TINS work. Two nrabers
year. Price 30 cents Number.
GREELEY McELhATH. Tribune Buildings n Y
II P-ors Wishing their friends In the country
the Pamphlet containing the full OF the Testimony
aad Proceedings in the OF the SoMERs TRAGEDY
with Views of the Vessel Portrait OF The comzander &c
&c ay procure them AZ this o1ce, In wrappers ready Tor
mailing. Price III cents Twelve copies fer aelisrs
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-03

p We shall publish in to-rnorrows Tribune
full and important REPORT OF WILLIAM L. stone,
SUPERINTENDENT, oE The COMMON SCHOOLS OF
YORK Cry, their Origin, History, Results,
Wants, Dangers, and Actual Condition. The
friends Of the Public School System will find this
document powerful and effective weapon against
the School Law Of last winter and in favor OF the
former system, while the facts it embodes will
render i, Of deep nteres. TO all. We think the
friends of the Public School Society will thank us
for giving place to this instead of the anonymous
assaults on the new Law we have been importuned
TO publish; while we profer to those VINO may feel
aggrieved by its statements an opportunity to re.
ply with equal dircctness and good temper. Ex-
trs copies will be printed for sale at Our usual
price.
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-03
New.York aud Virginia.

The Albany Argus endeavors to cast blame On
Gov. SEWARD for the present controversy between
this State and Virginia, on the assumption that he
went out of his way to get Rte it. The Argus
urges tina. he might have refused TO surrender the
three New Workers claimed, solely on the ground
of the insufhciency of the nffidavts against them,
or on some other special ground and 50 have es-
capped the present controversy altogether.
1t strikes US that the course thus recommended
by the Argus would have seen at once unworthy
the dignity Of our State and perous to the liberties
of her citizens. Gov. Seward did expressly state
the grounds of objection to giving up Gansey and
others suggested by that paper had he stopped
here. would he not virtually have surrendered The
grounds now in controversy II, the next month,
case had arisen involving the principles now con-
trover.cd but not afording the means of escape
preferred by the Argus, another requisticn being
made, the Governor would be driven to the
freeman ground that aiding, or rather acquiescins
in, the escape of slave from bondage did not con-
stitute the crime Of stealing, according to Northern
principles. Ah butt says the Governor Of
Virginia, /" ,ha, won't answer! You never thought
= Of that excuse in the other case-aever hinted
your belief in its validity. You virtually conced-
. ed that if OF your citizens had countcnanced
"a slaves effort for freedom, il was your duty to
surrender him for term in our State Prison
Nom you trump up new pretexts to suit the ncees-
q sites Of your case, plainly showing that you are
wrong in every case, and not only wrong but con-
'scious of it.
There was Just ono honest and manly way to act
in the premises, and that way Gov, Seward acted,
ia saying, Sir, your case is not made out; but
TO avoid future misapprchension, mut say that,
If it nerc, could not surrender the citizens oi
'New-York you claim. cannot concedo that ,
Governor Of New-Yorl is bound to surrender her
citizens to Virginia State Prison on charge Of
aiding slaves escape from bondage A more
eeuivocal course would have been more character
i.tic of the Argus but less beftting Gov. Seward
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-03

.Whigs g. The rest Loco Focos OF various shaoso
1--WE are not certain whether Gov Mcdowell haSrscenty
been elected for full 0. three years OF ony 10. tns
uoeIprei portion OF the regular term, wAles cioss "
March next
Go.ernors Of Territories.
Wisconsin Janes D. Doiy,} Salaries $. GOO esen, a
Iowa ...John Chambers, pointed 5y The PIesaen'
Florida Robert K. Call and removable al pleasure
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-03
Nem<xork Ie1isIature.

"WEDNESDAY, Feb. i.
In SENATE, bills upon the following subjects
were read a third time and passed:
Concerning the Consributionship Fire Insurance
Company in the City OF New-York
The Equitable Insurance Company;
The FiIemen's Insurance Company;
The HowarI Insurance Company
The Hudson Fire Insurance Company;
The Guardian Insurance Company;
The Etna Insurance Company;
The North River Insurance Company;
The Trust Fire Insurance Compe ny;
To enable resident aliens to hold and convey real
estate.
The New-York and Erie Railroad bill then COM
ing UP, Dir. PLATr, with view TO elicit the true
sentiments of Senators concerning IT, moved TO
make it a Stale Work. Mr. FAULKNER declared
that this could not be done, and after brief de-
bate upon the point, the Senate went into hxeeu-
tive Session, and soon after adjourned
In the ASSEMBLY, Mr. STRONG reported against
the petitions 10 extend the time for collecting taxes
beyond March ls,, and the House agreed with the
repor,. concurrent resolution TO elect U. 5.
Senator On the 9TH inst. adopted. Mr.. WHEEL
.R laid on the table bill instructing our Repre-
sep,a,yes in Congress TO do all they to relieve
Amos Kendall. The House, afbsr discussing the
Governors Message for some time, adjourned
E RoBlNsos, Esq. will deliver his last
Lecture in our City This Evening at Concert Hall,
.,o6 Broadway. Sshject, The ASCENT IRISH
His former Lectures have been warmly approved,
especially by lrishmen
ANIMAL MAesErlsM.-Mr. La Roy Sunderland
lectures this evening, before the Mechanics lnssi-
,ute. See advertisement.
% The HEALTH JOURNAL AND IsDEPEs-
DENT MAGAZINE, (of which we gave the Prospec-
,us some weeks since,) Vol. l. No, l. for February.
hss just been issued by Joseph A. Whitmarsh,
Boston, 1t is emphatcally devoted to the Free
discussion of all topics connected with the Moral,
Intellectual and PHYSICAL well-being Of Man, in a
spirit of blended fearlessness and love. The laws
of Health, the problem of Industrial Association,
the Right of every Human Being to Freedom of
Thought and Opinion, viii be especially regarded.
1t is ably and truthfuiy edited, tia good part by
lady and neatly printed. A few copies are for
sale at this Office. Price Isl cents.
APPOINTMENTS BY TIE GOVERNOR
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-03

TAI persons lsyng books belonging 10 the Editor OF
The are Sly requested TO return them 10 him
st once The absence several which be needs compels
hin; 10 make this request whoever has copy o;hc o. s.
Census for Is4e in folio is especially requested TO return it
forthwith.
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-03

G A. C. BuLLlrr OF the New. Orleans Bee,
one OF the staunchess aad ab!ess WING papers in
The Union, has been elected State Primer by the
Louisiana Legislature. A better appointment
could not have possibly been made. He received
81 out OF 10 voses--his opponents being Rust S
B.sancon of the Herald
New-York daily tribune., 1843-02-03
Cornorntion Con,rncis.

An incident occurred in the Board of Aldermen
on Wednesday evening, which completely un-
masks the $2O,0 600 bid for Cleaning the Streets
A Loco-Foco named Forney had built we'll for
the City BY contract, putting In his bid (below
otbers) a, SIC Per foot for digging it through 3
rock. Having finished the work, and Gas he
claims) made poor job of it, he comes into the
Council with petition for Extra Compensation or
the express ground tha, he had bid lower than the
work could be done! Alderman Pardy vigorousl,
pressed his claim, and as it seemed like not &c
pass, meanly observed that " the poor iaborer had
no chance here now !" Is not this detcstabe =
If the poor laborer had been able TO dig the well
for So per foot wosld he not have demanded and
received every cen, of $la! Then with what JUS
,ice does he ask TO be paid more than that sum
We begin to think the City has saved money b!
net giving the Street Sweeping TO the Loco. Foco
low bidder q, $4,000 per anuum With Aid.
Purdy TO lead Loco-Foco Council the Sweeping
wouid have COS, moro under that Contract than
the one which has been made. The principle con,
tended for by him ,arns ali contracting into farce
or cheat, and gives the jobs always to the mos,
reckless, whs 10 generally the least competent, ano
who, under Presence of working cheapest, would
really charge ths City more than capable and
fair-dealing man.