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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-30
STATIONERY.

y ULED, cap and letter paper
IL Blanks books of all kinds
Primers and toy books
School hooks, among which are
Sanders elementary spelling books, do schoo
readers nos l,..2 aud 3
English readers
Olney's and NTtchell's Geography and Alias
Burrett's Geography of the Heavens
Smiths and Adams Aritbmetcs
Classical and French books
Webster 3 Dictionary and Smiths grammar
Coms,oek s Philosophy and Chemistry
Paper hanginGs of all qualities
Also blue and black Ink, quils, steel pens. seal
ing wax, &c for sale on the most liberal terms. bv
june 3. TORREY & RUSSELL
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-30
HARDWARE,

TN all its branches, 10 be found in the Western
L country, comprising
Sweed's, English and American bar iren
Horse shoe, band and hoop iron
Nail, spike and round rods
English, American, blister, German, cas-, and
spring steel
Cut and wrought nails of all sizes
Rim, mortice pad, trunk and till locks
Eng & Amer, Norfolk and mertice latches
Common and patent broa1 and table butts
James screw cut tacks and brads
Trace, halter and log chains sad irons
Table cutlery pen and pocket kn.ves, sheath
and butcher knives
Shears, scissors and razors
Table and tea spoons, and avis
MECHANICS TOOLS, such as
Bench and moulding tools of the best qualify
Long blade, firmer and mortice chisels
Hand, PANEL and back saw.
Broad and narrow axes, hatchets, AIDES &c
For sale by ToRnEY s. RUSSELL.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-30
THE SOUTHPORT AND CHICAGO
SEMI-WEEKLY
F. X p r + s sly!

WILL commence its REGULAR TRIPS on the
w 18th November, l843, and continue unit! the
,nening of navigation. Leaving Southport every
slonday Morning at o'clock, and Wednesday al
10. noon at o o'clock, for Chicago via Little Fort,
..ld returning in three and half days. Passengers
4omfortaby seated, and the accommodations on
the route equal to any in the Territory.
The subscribers grateful for past tavors, have Tor
t.e better accommodation of the Public, united
'ucmselves in running the Express, and trust by
their attention to business and the wants of their
friends and the public generally, to receive con-
inuancc Of that liberal patronage bestowed upon
them during the last winter.
All orders left at the House, American
and National Hotels, or with the subscribers at their
places of residence, will meet with prompt atten
ion and despatch. For passage or freight apply as
above. SHEPHERD 81 SMITH.
Snnihnnrt. NnHernhnr Z. 1913.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-30
R. K, SWIFT

WILL LOAN MONEY, on Bonds, Mortgages
w and other undoubted securities; certificates
of good titles from the Recorder and from the
Clerk Of the Circuit Court, should be produced by
the applicant.
Office in the "Tremont Buildings" second
story, over Clark's Drug store, No. l02 Lake
street, Chiesso. E-om.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-30
DIR NEWTON'S
CELEBRATED AGUE BITTERS
AND

STUWACHIC WINTUKE
II VIE subscriber has just received large
l. ty of the above article; and having be uanti-
acquainted whit use in the eastern states he can
confidently recommend it into public use. The Pc
culiar properties of these btters in stimulating
the stomach and bowels to a healthy action.
Many fail in effecting permanent cure of the
ague and ever, by not following up the tonic and
stimulating effect after the paroxism broken for
which these bitters designed and peculiarly
well calculated to effect And also in convalescens
from fevers and other complaints. they are so COM
pounded to keep the bowels in good order and at
the same time strengthen the system Inquire at
the Grocery and Provision Store opposite the Post
Office. J. S. MUNSON.
Southport August 20, 1919.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-30
A N B RICAN H I Il L,
SOUTHPORT, w. T.

SOUTHPORT, w. II.
T'HE undersigned would respectfully inform tn
l. citizens of Wisconsin, and the travelling pub
lie generally, that he has leased this convenient
and well known stand for term of years, and that
he is now prepared to entertain all who may
favor him with their patronage, in a style that will
merit its continuance.
HIS TABLE
will be furnished with every luxury the market
,ffords-the accommodations in rooms and lodging
viii be pleasant and agreeable, and his charges
moderate-to suit the times.
The pleasant location of the American and Its
neighborhood to the pier, will render it the most
convenient stopping place for those that travel by
the lakes.
CARRIAGES,
will at all times be in readiness to convey passen-
gers and their baggage to and from the boats free
OF charge. TRANS procured to convey freight
passengers to any part of the Territory at reasona
BILE charges; and every facility in the way of infor
nation touching the different sections of the Terri
tory, cheerfully afforded to the traveller or mni
grant.
GIDEON TRUESDELL.
Southport, January 8, 1914.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-30
WANTED.

At the Grocery md ApOttecary,
nATS, potatoes, lard, ham, bacon, beef, dried
~ venson hams, butter, cheese and -four, in ex-
change for groceries, fruit or medicine.
The subscriber also intends to keep constantly on
hand good supply of eatables to accommodate
Farmers and others that may favor him with ca
at the grocery and apothecary on Mainst. Tea,pies
cakes, cookies, crackers, dried beef, beer, cider
nuts. apples &c: J. S. MUNSON.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-30
NEW LINE OF STAGES

FROM SOUTHPORT TO BELOIT
{ EAVES SOUTHPORT every TUESDAY
2 ! morning at 7 o clock, and arrives at Beoit on
Wednesday afternoon. Returning, leaves Be!ot on
Thursday morning at Z o'clock, and arrives at
Southport on Friday afternoon.
The above Line connects, at Beloit with Line
~ stages from Dixon to Madison.
The Proprietor Of the above route, has
SHARED no pains to make this adesirable for the
traveller, aud asks for a share OF the public patron
.ge.-kny business entrusted TO him will be
J. KENT.
October 2, 'sl3. 40
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-30
BERNARD M'LAUGHLIN,
TAIT OR

a NNOUNCES 10 the inhabitants of Southport
"A and vicinity, that he has removed his Shop to
the corner of Chicago and Wisconsin Streets
where he is now carrying on the Tailoring Bust
ness In all its branches, and hopes by diligence and
attention to merit share of public patronage.
n B.-The subscriber, grateful for past fayors.
sohclts from his friends continuance of the same,
Cutting done to order and at short notice So.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-30
Southport, August 90, l843.

MORTGAGE SALE.-Default having been
wi mad in the conditions of acertan Indenture
of Mortgage, executed by Vynal Daniels and Jo-
seph Spcer of the town of Southport in the County
of Racine and Territory of Wisconsin, to BENJAMIN
c. Sawyer of the same place. bearing date the
Goth day of October, A. d. 1912. and recorded in
the Registers Office in and for the county Of Ra ..
cine, on the 2Sth day OF October, A. d. 1912 Mt
81 o'clock in the afternoon of said day, and recor
dcd in book Of Mortgages G, pages - and -. of
certain premises described in said mortgage as
follows: that certain piece parcel of land situate
in the south ward OF the Village OF Southport and
more particularly known and specifically dcsci-
bed being IN the southwest fractional quarter of
section thirty two, town two north, range twenty
three east and as lot number two in block one on
plat and survey OF said village of Southport made
by A. w. Doottle, and recorded in the Office o.
Register of Deeds of Racine county, on the Both
day of October, A D. 1888; on which said Mort
gage there is claimed to be due at the date of this
notice, the sum of one hundred and thirty two dol
lars and seventy eight cents; 1912, IS
Notice is hereby given, that by virtue OF power
of sale contained in said mortgage, and in pursu-
of the statute in such case made and provided
the premises above described or so much thereof as
may be necessary to satisfy said principal and in
terest and costs accruIRg on the said mortgage up
to the day of SALE will be sold at Public Auction BY
the Sheriff of the county of Racine or his deputy
or by the attorney of the said Benjamin G.. SAWYER
on the 9Th day of February, A. ID. 1914, at the
public house of Benedict & McKoy in the village
of Southport aforesaid. al the hour Of ten o'clock
Of the forenoon of that day.
BENJAMIN c. SAWYER, Mortgage.
Southport, November 4, lS43 o-xHt
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-30

PAINTS, OILS &c.
White lead, dry Chrome yellow Lithargc
Do in oil Whiting Red lead
Spanish brown Lampback Chalk
Yellow ochre Spirits of turpen-W Window glass
Nenitiaa red tine Window sash
Paris green Linseed oil Rotten stone
Chrome green Winter sperm doGlue
together with large assortment OF Sash, Tooth
and Paint brushes. For sale by
September %. II. B IllNSDALE.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-30
NEW FALL GOODS
FORTY THOUSAND LBS. PORK
NTrHINn

VIE subscriber will pay the highest market
l. price, in good hard money for forty thousand
lbs OF good Corn fattened PorK, delivered at the
Southport Market w T. WATTLES.
Nov %, Is43
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-30

HOUSEKEEPING ARTICLES.
BRITANNIA tea and Copper pots
ID Casters, coffee mills
Brass and iron candle sticks
Brass and steel shutters
Brass and iron carpet rods
Brass and britannia spttoons
Paste sggers
Hair and wire selves
Tea walters
Dinner and tea bells
Knives and forks
Bellows, &c.
MARSHALL g. PHELPS.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-30

GROCERIES,:
n HDS Moasses Pepper sa uce
~ lids Sugar 5 boxes starch
bbls loaf Sugar 1000 lbs Saleratus
Is sacks Coffee 500 lbs Goldfish
10 chests Y Fl Tea bbls smoking tobacco
3 chests black Tea Plug tobacco
20 Loxes Rasins 90 mats Cassia
6 kegs Ginger Resin, Tar and Turpen-
5 bags Pepper and Spice tine
Lamp oil Putty and Whiting
Rice 1900 lbs white Lead
Saleratus Tamarinds
Tapioca Sperm candles
Cloves and nutmegs Shaving soap &c
TOWSLEE, STRONG & co.
August Is.
On REAMS Letter and Cap Paper for sale by
~ TOWSLEE, S
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-30
TO MERCHANTS

TO MERCHANTS.
KENTUCKY RIFLE POWDER,
IN $3.50 per Keg.
FF FFF do $50 do
Quarter Kegs and Canisters proportionably cheap
For sale by
HUTCHINSON, WHEELER & PETERS.
October I6.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-30

SHAWLS, &c.
DELVIDERE SHAWLS, Tartan do
ID Broche do
Thbet do
Merino do
Wooden do
Wooden points
SIX handkerchiefs
Plaid do
De laine do
Cotton 20
For sale by II. D. HINSDALE.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-30
CO-PARTNRESH HIP.
CARRIAGE MAKING AND BLACK
SMTTHTNG-

T1IIE subscribers having united their respective
l. branches of business (Blacksmithing and Car
riage Making,) intend hereafter to conduct the
same at the old stand of Geo. w. Rounds, under
the firm of G. w. & J. Nj. Rounds, where old GUS
toners and the public generally can be accommo.
dated short notice and reasonable terms, with
sny article or work belonging to either or both
branches; such as Wagons, Carriages, Bugges and
Drays; Sleighs and Cutters, and Ploughs complete.
I'd &c Tools and Elliptic Springs made TO order and
warranted.
The object of the combination ls not only to nc
eommodate the public, but to make living bus-
ness for ourselves We intend that our work, as
ar as elegance and durability are concerned, shall
not be exceled by any in the county. And We trust
that if we are faithful TO customers, (and we
shall endeayor to be-, that they will be faithful to
US G.. w. ROUNDS,
J. NJ. ROUNDS.
Southport, November Z, 1913.
u Bear it in mind thst Cash will always be
great inducement to work and sell cheap.
G.. w. & J. Nj. r.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-30

+ NJ O V Al
| HAVE REMOVED my stock of Goods to the
L AUCTION STORE.
One door north of Marshall 6, Phelps, where
shall be happy to wait upon all persons wishing
Dry Goods, Groceries &c. at reduced prices.
Apr y, G. G.. MANNEY
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-30
BOARDING UOUSE

BOARDING HOUSE.
II VIE subscriber has opened House for the re-
L ceptlon of boarders by the day, week, month
or year, on Chcag go street, few rods south of the
Episcopal church. Twenty boarders or more can
be we'll accommodated on reasonable terms,
Southport, april s. '43. 4. Fl. VANSLYCK
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-30
DRUGS AND MEDICINES.

Cream, tartar Alum Hays lneam"nt
Sulphur Salipere Suvan's do
Birthstone SIENNA Dalleys pain ex-
Burgundy pitch Seneca roo, tractor
Soda powders Piuh root Opodeldoc
Sedletz do Ginger root Court plaster
Gum arabic Cammome Adhesive do
Tartarlc acid flowers CASTLE soap
Oxalic acid Rhuhar5 Annato
Corrosive sub CampEor Lcorce ball
Sugar OF lead Sup carb soda IIcorce root
Fine sponge ISinglass Magnesia
I.audanum Castor oil Golfrey's cord
Paregoric Olive oil Arrow root
Elxer pro Essence. Sherman's log
AZ. ammonia JuJuby paste enses
StrsaparlHa H'era plcra Sherman's plas-
Borax Lees pills tiers
Walls and corks
For sale ~ III. B. HINSDALE.
September 20
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-30
DRUGS AND MEDICINES.
CLOTHS.

TNHE subscriber has on hand an extensive lot of
l. Broadcloths, Cassimeres, Plain Cloths SAT-
nets, Kentucky Jeans, &c. &c, which will be sold
low J. M. STRIKER
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-30
NEW GOODS."LOW PRICES.
TOWslee. Strong g. Co..


CAT the Old Store of Blish & Whitney, one door
north of Pierce's Shoe Store,)
HAvE just received from New York an entire
Ii New Stock of Goods-all of which they will
sell very low for Cash, Produce, &C., q Without
boasting, tcc do say, not to be undersoLd IN
DRY GOODS:
S0 Ps Broadcloths 800 ps Prints
w IS ps Cassimeres 5000 yards Sheeting
20 ps Satinets 1000 yards brown Drill
5ps Grey cloths ling
Red and white Flannels 500 Blue Drilling
Canton flannel so Shawls, different kinds
Ginghams Black and colored cam
Lnsey cloth bricks
Diaper and Table linen Irish linen
Kentucky Jeans Bagging and grass linen
Hard times Blue cotton
Alapacca and Merinos Caroline plaid
Hamilton stripes Gambroon and anchor
Parician Pead for ladies' Duck
dresses Ticking and apron check
Mulls and muslins, fguredSalisbury flannel
and plain Satin Jeans
Cambrcks, plain, stripedGreen Baize
and checked Pilot and Beaver cloths
TOWSLEE, STRONG IL co.
Southport, August Is, ls43.
JOB WORK
OF all kinds done at short notice and on reason
~ able terms. Jobs from the country will always
have the preference in being first executed. If strict
attention to business and desire to please Gus
toners will give US support, we feel confident of
receiving it.
MARSHALL g. PHELPS.
STOVE TRIMMINGS
TN complete sets, or in parts with Iron Ware
L constantly on hand and for sale. Also any guam
tlty of
COMMON g. RUSSIA STOVE PIPE.
MARSHALL s. PHELPS.
IRON KETTLES.
ONE and II barrel Cauldron Kettes-also and
" pail Kettles, together with large and full as
sortment of
FIREPLACE HOLLOW-WARE,
is now offered at reduced prices.
MARSHALL & PHELPS.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-30

S. B. S OT T,Jr.
LAS slut received a large and well selected as
L sertment OF Dry Goods, which he now offer
for Cash or country produce
AT LESS PRICES
Than the same articles have ever been offered in
this place.
DRY GOODS.
Jean mixtures Satinets
Union cloth Rouen cassimeres
Croton Valley sassi- Striped drills
meres Linen drills
Noleskins Broadcloths
Cassinet Cassimeres
Calicoes from cents Tarlton muslin
to % per yard Plain and plaid al de
Tarlton silks lanes
Figured silks Eoliona
Damask silk shawls Peruvian Fancy
Damask silk scarfs Worsted plaid
Ladies' cravats Caroline plaid
Figured and plain satin Beached muslins from
vestings cents to 90 cents
Marseilles vestings Sheetings, &c &c
Also good assortment of Groceries, TO wit:
Molasses Rasins Black tea
Sugar Figs Imperial tea
Coffee Old Hyson tea Saleratus
Pepper Y. Hyson tea Cassa, &c &c
Ginger Hyson skin tea
Also first rate assortment of Crockery and
Shelf Hardware.
Cradle scythes Rakes Spades
Grass scythes Hoes Hay forks
Scythe snaths Shovels Chains
Nails, &c &c
All of which will be sold ALARMlNGLY low.
Southport, June 3, 1913.
SALTi SALT! SAITH!
~ - nd for Ia hy
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-30

DRUGS AND MEDICINES.
1NASTOR Oil Eng Venitian Red
-, Olive oil French Yellow
EPSON salts Chrome Yellow
Glauber salts Nader
Rochelle salts Logwood
Opium and Alcohol Mic wood
Saltpetre Alees
Tartaric acid Glue
Sup Carb Soda Sulphur
Cream tartar Blue Vitrol
Cooper's Isinglass British ustre
Carb Magnesia Lampback
Camphor Gum Opodcldoc
Arabic Gum Copal Varnish
Myrrh Gum White wax
Indigo True Cologne
Alum Copperas
Borax TOWSLEE, STRONG s. CO.
August 5.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-30
RE:

HAKUW a RE:
e Hn lbs Nails TILL closet and padlocks
" w so boxes Stock, rim and mortice
las locks
Shovels and spades Trunk and door handles
Whitewash Brushes Moasses gates, &c
Rope Shoe and butcher knives
Butts and screws HAIR, cloth and flesh
Table and tea spoons brushes
Knives and Forks Candlesticks
Mill saw and bastard files Lamps
Horse Rasps &c Scissors and shears
Chest, trunk and cup Razors
board locks Hammers and hatchets
TOWSLEE, STRONG g. CO.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-30

~ PARTNERSHIP IN
TINE subscribers have this day merged their in
l. dividual establishments into one, and intend
hereafter all business committed TO Them
in the line of Cabinet Ware and Chair Making, un.
der the name and firm of
HOLMES & BRANDE.
Orders from the country, for Furniture, will be
filled with punctually and despatch. Town Gus
toners will also receive a ready reception, and
prompt attention to their wants. at the old stand of
Samuel Holmes, Jr. opposite the Temperance
House.
SAMUEL HOLMES. Jr.
SAMUEL Y. BRANDE
Southport. June 6, 1913. soft
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-30

WINDOW SASH, made by hand, of various
w size lights. for sale at the New Hardware
store by VIM ]: HINT
Racine. December5.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-30
Grocery and Provision Store.

Grocery and Provision Store.
TINE subscriber has fitted up in the neaest
i style, the building opposite the POST OF
FICE, where he will keep constantly on hand a
good supply of
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS AND
MEDICINES;
And 4 great variety of E A T A B l. E S,
such as
FRESH BREAD; CRACKERS, COOKIES,
CAKES, GINGER BREAD;
PIES, CHEESE;
STRONG AND SPRUCE BEER.
~ Emigrants who are returning east, after ia
king view of the deli ghtful West, and others
going down the Lakes, can get here full supply
of such provisions they need on their passage.
u, Call, and eat and drink for yourselves.
J. S. MUNSON.
Southport, July 81, 1S43.
SILKS.-a good variety of Collars
- Laces, Muslns
Ribbons, shawls
Dress handkerchief
Nous de LANES
And almost every variety of Fancy Goods, for sale
by w B. SLOCUM.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-30

CLOCKS! CLOCKS !-Warranted to keen
" correct time, for sale at the New Hardware
store, by WN.J HINT
Racine, October 3.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-30

SALTt SALT!l SAITH!
~ BARRELS just received and for sale by
eo S. b. SCOTT, Jr.
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-02-22
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.

TN PHELPS. has on hand choice col. 1T lection of Violins from $4,50 to 1925. One of the last Breton Violins remaining un. sold in the country is among them-the death of Breton and the limited supply ren. ders his instruments more and more valua. ble.-Also.
 BEST COCOA FLUTES. with and without Iuory Tops, full silver trim mings and silver bound, their strength and quality of tone will recommend them suffi ciently. Fine Boxwood Flies for 62 l-2 cents. Violinceilo and Violin Bows, and Strings, Bridges, Iail.b boards, Resin, sc. &c. It need only be said in recommendation of the above articles that they are from the manufactory of
 J. FIRTH 6 HALL.
 Any information that may be desired touching articles in this line furnished at any time, and any kind of Instruments furnished promptly to order at the manutacturers'very lowest prices.
 One door West of the Congregational Church. 26
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-02-22

where we had fine view of the children who oc- cupy the centre of the gallery either side of the
 organ the girls together on one side and the boys on the other. The dress of the boys is blue jack ct with gilt buttons, red vest with the same but
 tons, and white pants. In winter they wear blue
 pants and yellow stockings. The girls are dressed
 in black stuff dresses, white aprons made with bel and waist, a dress white cape close in the neck short sleeves, with band or cuff, and white cam.
 brio caps without borders, but with very higf
 crowns. I noticed that many of them had a broad red ribbon round the neck with medal attached, suppose a reward of merit. counted 107 boys, and think did not get them all and the girls seem- ed quite as numerous. When the priest comes in he is always preceded by the sexton, wearing black gown and with long rod in his hand, the priest wearing white gown with black scarf and an immense large hood on his back of black, lined with red. He is followed by the clerk wearing al SO black gown, the first reads the service and the latter says amen, and makes all the responses very loud After the service Is through the sexton a. gain walks up the aisle followed by another priest in black gown, and the sexton opens the door for him to ascend to the pulpit, where he delivers the sermon, each of the others having separate desk or lesser pulpit, each little below the other. In making the responses the children all speaking to- gether as if by loud voice, and all cease at the same time as if by some mechanical means, and has very singular effect. In the church of England they chant much more of the service than we do, and sing anthems instead of psalms Tn metre.- There were six hired singers in front of the organ who acted as leaders, and then to hear more than two hundred children raise their infant voices and 1 join with them with most exact time and tune, was delightful and almost over powering-it was | sublime! I think there was not boy among them larger than J. but among the girls some 15 or 16-
 presume the boys are put to trade, the girls are retained being useful in the Institution. In the front room which the longest, they were all about the size of H. and when they stood up all had their little bare arms folded each other, and when they knelt they put their hands under their white aprons and raised them to the face and look ed like so many kneeling nuns-we were highly pleased with their appearance and singing, but could not look upon them without feelings of sad- ness and compassion, to think of their being so ma ] ny who had never known father or mother, or
 experienced the kindness and affection of parent
 We were much disappointed in not receiving letters
 by the Boston steamer or Great Western, but the
 last steamer which had passage of only Il 1-s
 days brought as late intelligence which is so much
 the better, as it is the last could receive previ
 to our departure for the continent, from where
 you may next expect to hear. Once more my deal | little ones, farewell H. A. c.