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Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-01-30
NEW sERIEs.-VoL. ~. No. q.

lsucnai Treasury, for the economical
auIn'n's'ratIOn Ofthe government under
he operation Of a Compromise Tariff;
WIN these men, and upon these pr ofe IS.
ed principles. and under circumstances
which were a disgrace TO the country, a
Teproaeh upon Republicanism, a mocke.
~, derision. and fraud upon Ethe sa.
cred right OF popular suffrage, they sue,
ceeded in deceiving the people and gain il.
ing possession Of the government. Pla.
ced in possession Of power, they at once
threw off the fraudulently assumed man
lie OF democracy that had covered, like
charity, the multitude of their federal
'lns, and presented themselves to the az.
onished gaze Of an injured, insult Cd, and
'eitayed people, in their true characters,
s rank HamiltOnian Federalists.
ITO be continued
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-01-30

Worthy OF REMEMBRANcE.-Tbe 8.
LOUIS Reporter of The SIh says. the Com.
mite had Obtained contributions for the
relief Of The Shepherdess passengers, a.
mounting in cash To 81 ,4sO, and a large
quantity of clothing; besides these, large
contributions were made on Sunday in aIL
the churches.
Captain Anderson of the Osprey, pro.
posed to bring up the river free of ex.
Pense anyof the unfortunate persons.
No doubt Of Capt. Howell having been
lost. From the list data, fifry persons in
all are estimated to.have been drowned.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-01-30

where stirring appeal for aid 10 Texa
vas written. The southern Rontlemau
carried Il sr.ong the passengers, snd col
lscied l5o dollars, which was handed o.
yer to Wills. At night grand suppu,
was given at which speeches we're msir
and ioa5is we're drant. The cabin wa
decorated with the star spang led banner.
ent"lned with the flag Of tbs lone star,
Manufactured BY the ladies for the oeeaS
sion.
About IL o'clock the company come
menced singing songs, and at length the
MAJOR was cal ed upon 10 favor the CON.
Pany with song. He complied By favor.
ing Ihe company with his famous song
Of'Billy Barlow
'Bravon said one.
'EKcellenlh said another.
Captain! said third.
;! could do it d-d sight betteF.s
said jim, who was fast verging into the
fourth stage Of action, if had the prop
er logs on.
Alter giving three feint huzzaS for Tex.
as, the party broke up.
Next morning the clerk went into
WINS state room to call him 10 breakfast.
Imagine his surprise when he discovered
That the Major had actually turned in all
standIng--with boots, chaPeau and sword
on, fhe feet snugIy laid on the pillow
he was Texas Major, and of course no
fault was found.
Thus things ran on, and Wills reached
New Orleans in triumph. There he doE
fed his uniform, and returned 10 Vicks.
burgh, where he got an engagement in
the theatre. lie became a great iaTorito
land when be was al the zenith of bis
glory, the old gentleman whom be met
on the boat, wen' to the theatre. Be.
tween the pieces Wills sang Billy Barlow
tile old fellow was bewlldered-lhe af.
terpiece came on, and Wills appeared
lii the identical suit in which he had On.
acted the Texas Major.
Alter the theatre let out, The old feI.
low sought an interview with jim.
You d-n rascal, I ought to shoe.
'ou,, but the trick vas SO Clever that I
orgIve you, so let US say no more -
OUi it,
Jim looked at him a moment with
euous expression, then replied, Man in
Is lime plays many paris
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-01-30
ANorHER MuRnnR --Tne Marnr n


ANOTHER MURDER The Mayor Of Au.
gusta, Georgia, has offered reward Of
$500 for the arrest of Robert Burns, who
stabbed Edward ". Collier, the proprietor
Ofthe Richmond hotel in that city, on the
night of the 7th inst.
FThsre is said to be more building 20.
ing on IT New York city at the present
| lime than since the season after the great
fire.
0trSOms .'live Yankee" has invented
new, kind OF ink, called "LoVe L. tier
lax" It is sure preventive against all
"breacnes Of PROMISE" as Il fades awsy
and leaVs The sheet blank after being used
Mr.. Wentworth, member Of Congress
from Illinois. stands higher than any man
in taeHouss--being only seven feet three
inches high.
RPA medical gentleman says, thata
piece Of pearlash, the size of pea, ap..
Piled to corn every night for 1--WE or GiR
nights successfully, will effect q "certaia
cure"
REDUCTION or PosTAeE. .-The Senate
of the New York Legislature has PASSED
Q resolution unanimously instrlcling the
members otCOngress to go for a reductioA
of the rates Of postage.
=
CE-Brother Hines, Of the ThSIMidnight
Cry confidently asserts that We have seen
our last first ofjanuary. The coming will
take place, ho predicts, sometime during
this year.
fe4y-Tt is rather a coincidsnt that the
chief magistrate Of London, Edinburgh,
Glasgow, ald Perth, should sl present al
be members Of the respectable fraternity
of stationeFs.-
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-01-30

GA dead body was found floating in
the OHIO near Pittsburgh on the IIlh. It
was supposed to be The body of Mr.. .Archi.
bald Hazlet, farmer who came to the
city TO dispose of lot of produce, and
who had disappeared rather mysterious.
".
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-01-30

GEORGETOWN. O, TUESDAY JANUARY 3d. 1874
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PROSPECTUS OF THE SPIRIT of THE TIMES

fl Chronicle of he Iu!f, Field Sports, Literature
 and the Stage embelhshed acih splendid steel en-
 grapings, published euery Saturday morning at No.
 l, Barclay street. JOHN RICHARDS, Proprietor.
 WILLIAM T. PORTER, EDITOR.
 7NHIS well known weekly publication, which was Il established in 1881, by its present editor com menced its Thirteenth volume on the 4th March, 1s43. It is sheet of the very largest class, con taining twelve imperial quarto pages, printed on h nen paper, of the finest texture and on good type. It is embellished with the largest and most highly finished engravings steel, ever issued by peri odcal in the United States. The last three volumes contained superb Portraits of the distinguished Ame rcan and imported Horses, designed to constitute an American Sporting Gallery accompanied with com plete Memoirs, giving the Pedigree, Characteristics and Performances, with incidental notices of their contemporaries, Sc. The engravngs correspond in size (eigheen inches by thrteen) with those annu- ally published in London of the winners of Derby, Oaks and St. Leger and have been executed in line, on Steel Plate, expressly for this paper from origi nal pictures, in oil, by the most eminent artists. In the course of the present volume of 1S43, will also be given Portrait of Fashion, the Northern champion and such other magnificent embellish- ments as will hereafter be determined upon.
 The ssSpirit of the Times'' is so well known throughout the country as the acknowledged "Chro- ncle of the Turf, Field Sports'' &c, that it is not deemed necessary to go into any detail of its peculiar characteristics.
 Terms of Subscription and .adrertising.
 For one years subscription, Slo in advance. For advertising, one square of ten printed nes Cor l2o words) 2 for the first insertion, and 50 cents for each subsequent nseron and longer or shorter ones in that proportion. Less than 60 words will be con sidered half square, more than 60 square. No advertisement will be inserted, unless paid for In ad- vance. Gentlemen in the country can easily aseer- tain the amount proper to be remitted by simply counting the words of their advertisements
 0r5-Extra copies of the large engravings, on steel, may be obtained at the publication office, at l each. They will be sept to any section of the Unoa, se- cure from injury.
 0J-It is desirable that such letters and communi- cations as relate to the editorial department and 10 Blood Stock, be addressed 10 Wm T. Porter; all others to J Richards. The postage must be paid in all cases.
 N,,,
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EA. N. AE4DESkCEE +. a

HAS returned from the East with large as- A1 sortment of Goods, and has taken the store on Main street. formerly occupied by Col. Merrick, next door west from II. Mitchell, where he will be happy to wait on all who may favor him with their patronage. Among his assortment may be found the following:-
 cases gents fine scwed calf Boots 10 cases begged calf do; Is cases kip do; 1 thick do; If cases mems kip Brogans, stout; calf do do ; cases youths kip Brogans do 1 do Boots. Also, good assortment of Ladies and Misses sewed and pegd Bootees; fine sewed buskn Shoes, and gaier Boots ladies French kid Slippers; do ties and walk ing Shoes good asst of Children's stout and light Bootees 700 pairs Negro Shoes 300 do Russett 6 cases gents fine Beaver hats; dc Russia do do Cassimere do black and white Wool Hats gents and youths fine fur velvet glazed, and sea- lette Caps
 IIb mo o5fb J1u
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we have here mentioned, are casly atlainable by every person before arriving at 21 years of age, however humble his circumstances, and without detriment to the course of stg- dies alredy pursued at the district schools.
 Books for reading, in the country schools ought to be different from what they now are generally They should con tain more upon the subjects of agriculture, horticulture stock-breeding, ard mechanics; and less of mere literary matter. Poets, ora- tors, and fine writers, are not as much want cd as good farmers and mechanics. We have burning desire to see every child in the re- public, male and female, educated in such manner as to be able to make the most ofthe resources of nature which stirrotind thcm.- A thorough education in the theory and prac- tice of agriculture, the great business of our country, and, indeed of mankind, is what our children should be taught. As the products of agriculture may be improved and cheap eaed, so it follows with everything clse--,nal- uiactures, arts, literature, and time, also. to avail ourselves of their pleasures and advar- tares.
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STATE OF ARKANSAS,
 CoUNTy OF PULASKI, ]
 Pulaski Circuit Court-In Chancery, in vacation,
 3d day of February, A. D., ls44. Mary Sends, } Gomplaiaaat,
 US Ball for Dirorce, Joseph D. Sands, Detendant.
 4 T this day the said complainant files in this A office her bill of complaint and affidavit annexd thereto, whereby it appears that the complainant is resident of this State, and of the county of Pulaski, and that the said defendant is nonresident of this State. It further appears that sometime in the month of November A. D. 1S40, the complainant intermarried with the defendant Joseph D. Sands, and the bill prays for Decree of Divorce from the bonds of marimony and for process and general re- lief On motion of complainant it is ordered as fol- lows: To the said defendam Joseph D. Sands, you are Hereby TsqTgdfU alJpz77 at the city of Little Rock, before the honorable the said Circuit Court, at Court to be holden on the last Monday in May next, and SO 10 appear on or before the ith day of said term and answer said bill the nature of which and prayer whereof are above fully stated or the same will be taken confessed Sc And it is further ordered that copy of this order be published for eight weeks successvely in the Arkansas Banner, newspaper published Ill the city of Little Rock, that the last insertion thereof shall be at least four weeks before the first day of the said next May term, which shall be sufficient notice to said defendant in the premises. Witness my hand as Clerk of said Court n vacation this 3d day of February, A. D., 1874.
 II. HARALSON, Clerk,
 by J. A. HUTcnINGs, D. C.
 Copy attest II. HARALS0N, Clerk,
 by J. A. HUTcHINGs, D. C. February 6, lSti-2i sw Tprs fee SIS 50.
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NEW AND CHaEARD da0ODs.
l.. REARDoN & SON

l.. RE:ARDON & SON HAVE just received well selected Stock of R N Goods, purchased at the most reduced prices for cash consisting in part of Calicoes, assorted red blue and white Blankets ; Linseys Irish Linen Doncstics, of all kinds Fannels Negro Kersefs; Kentucky Jeans; together with general assortment of Winter Goods.
 ALso-20 sacks Coffee; hogshead of Sugar.
 9 sacks Salt Ssc. &c.;
 20 kegs Nails Castings;
 Powder; Shot; Glass, and China. All of which will be sold very low, for cash or peltries.
 Little Rock, December %, lst3 I5-tf
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P
From he Southern Literary Messenger. NOT AGAIN.-BY A. |. MEEK

From He Southcra Literary Messenger. NOT AGAIN.--BY A. B. MEEK. Not again, not again Can my heart it's dream renew Brighter forms may meet my view; Sweeter tones may wander by, With a adreamier melody; Spirits heclSon through the trees, White robes flashing on the breeze; But they lure and tempt in vain; My sad heart will wear its chain
 Not again!
 Not again. not again Wine, that on the sand is poured To the cup may be restored; Fragrance, on the wild breeze she'd Bless the toweret whence it sped; Music seek the broken lute, Long forgotten, longer mute: And the heart once quelled by pain, Can its early bliss attain
 Not again
 Not aga'n, not again! Tempt me then no more, sweet girl, To imbibe the liquid pearl Though your face might win saint, From hls temples dim restraint - Yet my heart while owning this, Turns insensate from the bliss. In it's gloom it must remain, Doomed to smile in beauty's train
 Not again
 Not again, not again For, in bright and trpsIing youth, Wounded was my bosom's truth: Der my heart was thrown a spell Stronger than weak words can tell, And a face. as angels bright. Darkened Hopes devoted light: Joy to me since then is yain,-- l can trust Loves syren strain
 Not again! 1I,,boma
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E subscriber would respectfully inform the Fltzens of Little Rock and vicinity, that he P(nhnues to carry on the Cabinet Business in branches, in the frame building at the West ashey's Brick Row, Markham street. |Old Furniture neatly repaired and vanished. |.ollln making attended to at all hours. Phtry produce and lumber will be taken in ex- (e Tor Furniture, at the highest cash prices. VIM. ZANZIBAR. |obcr 7h, lS4s. 4-tf
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TWENTY EIGHTH CONGRESS.

Assembled December 1, lS4s: Expires March 8, 1s45
 THE following is list of the members (so far as eected) of the 2Sth Congress. The Senate consists of 23 Democrats, P Wings, l Conservatve-with one vacancy (Maryland,) which will be filled with Whig, The House of Representatives consists, at present, of 142 Democrats and 6S Wings and there are l3 vacancies, viz Maine 3, Massachusetts 3, Maryland 6, Georgia l. The last House consisted of 9S Democrats and IA higs. When the cice filled, the list will be corrected.
 The names marked are Democrats; those mark ed are Wings.
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n ( COUNTY OF PULASKI. Pulaski Circuit Court,-In Ghancery, May Term
 A. D. ls43. July 3d. A, D. 1si3 Peter Tho,mbe,ry,
 39 US.
 Jac0b SanYres ani Me unhnown heirs of Jo- seph Mugs, deceased, and also Of Jonattan Clarke, deceased.
 nN this day, came the complainant, (by his at NJ torneys, Hampstead and Johnson) and filed his affidavit stating that he does not know the heirs of Jonathan Clarke, deceased nor tie heirs of Joseph Mays, deceased, neither does he know their place of residence; and it also appearing that subpoena has been issued in this case, against Jacob Smyres, one of the defendants heren and having been return ed est and the Court being satisfied that the pro- cannot be served upon sad Smyers and il appear ing that this is a bill brought by the complainant against the defendant for the purpose of having the legal title, in fee simple to the Northeast and South east quarters of section seventeen, in township two, South of the base line of Range ten West of the fifth principal meridian, perfected by the decree of this court to him the said complainant, and the defendants busted and wholly divested ofthe legal title thereto; the said land having been located by virtue of do- nation granted to Joseph Mays and said land on the lst day of December, 1880, having been patented by Andrew Jackson, President, to said Joseph Mays and his heirs, it is therefore ordered by the Court, that the said defendants, Jacob Smyers, and the known heirs of Joseph Mays, deceased and of Jo nathan Clarke, deceased, appear or before the third day of the next term of this Court, and plead, answer demur, that the compainant's bill will be taken for confessed and that this order be pub ished in some newspaper, printed in this State for eight weeks successivey the last insertion o bc at least four weeks before the first day of the nax term of this Court, and this is continued to tho i next term of this Court.
 Copy Attest:
 HERNDON HARALSON, Clerk.
 By JAMES THOMPSON, D. C. i STATE OF ARK ANsAs,
 COUNTY OF PULASKI. 1 Pulaski Circuit Court,--In Chancerv, Novembe
 Term A. D.. lS43. 18th January, A. D. 18if. Pcter Thornbeny,
 39
 Jacob Smpes and
 others. 1 rAME the complainant by his solicitors, and i O appearing that the order of publication taken herein at the last term of this Court has not been published It is therefore ordered that this be continued until the next term of this Court and that the time for publication said order be extended cordingly.
 Copy Attest:
 HERNDON HARALSON, Clerk, By JAMES THOMPSON, DC | February 6, lS44. 2l-Sw- Prs fee $32)
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'Gcrsrs AND APorHECARrEs
DYEING & SCOURING.

KS. RuLEMAN would respectfully inform
 her friends and the public generally, that she prepared to carry on the above business, in various branches; and as she has had near 20 experience in different States, she fiatters her lat she will be able to give general satisfaction Ig.ho may favor her with their patronage. Ples' and Gentlemen's dresses, of either silk or ens, dyed and secured in manner that will |them look as well as when new. will be found at her residence, near the U. S. Ial
 Fle Rock, Sent. 2S, 1S43. S-3m
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General Order, No. G.
HEAD QUARTERS,


 LITTLE RocK, 6M February, lS44. } FFNHE Governor and Commander -n- Chief, has this day, appointed JAMES TROOPER ARMSTRONG;, .qid- camp, with the rank of Major of Cavalry lie will be obeyed and respected accordingly. By order.
 S. II. HAMPSTEAD, .aJt Geal. Little Rock, Feb c, lsit. 2l-l
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'eeent arrivals, fresh assortment of
 Groceries.

e9Hee, Nalt, NC. Nc.
 o,u aooVe " goods were purchased in New York C'm so, orleans, expressly for this market, and
 n so,a CHEAT, for cash only. Store on Main |,, "sa. D. door to Wm. vance's clothing store. I -.oes, Dec. 7, lS43. l2-tf
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ID. RENDER

Rs just received, per late arrivals, a fresh and fpiendld assortment of DRY GOODS, con-
 m part of black Alpacca, fig'd Oelolians, [as ana Chusan Delains Thibet Orleans; a K 'a, assortment of Prints; Ginghams; Checks |ss, Linseys; Ky. Jeans; Kirseys; Satinetts
 kheres h;l,: Cloths; bleached and brown Sheetings Rn'funss, Hosiery, Umbrellas, Shawls, Gloves.
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Population of the United States,

The Apportionment Or REPRESENTATIVES in the U. S. Congress, bas- ed upon the above census of 1S40, was made at the last session of the 27h for the 2sth Congress- and is as follows
 1s43-Ratio 70680-223 Members. The number of Electors for President and Vice President, under this apportionment and ratio, will be 275, of whom 13S will be necessary for choice The following table shews the number of Represen- tatves in Congress, and the number of Electoral votes for each State: :-
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[glng, Bale-Rope and Twine,

sold ohldn'o,ElVED, \, a lot of the above, which will |tton olu a a reduced rates for Cash, or exchanged E,,0n ko ,noa a. the best market rates. hanl,.a' lbs. COTTON YARN, long and
 N''AS' TOT sale at less than former prices, by JOHN VANCE, le po,,. Main street, near Markham. F l.ocN, December ?, ls43. l2-tf
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ssagging. Rope, and Tvine.

LUST received by steamer Export, large lot oy D Bagging, Rope, and Twine to be sold on con signment by PRATT boGos; F
 LiRle Rock, Nor. l3, lS43. io-u
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Dr. A. sS, BRENT.
JOHN G. PRATT & CO.,

TON AND TOBACCO FACTORS, AND
 NERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, 52 Common street-NEw ORLEANS.
 kember l6, lS43 14-u
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hRKA N s AS B A N N E E PUBLISHED WEEKLY,
 6 RORLAND & O..
 nupEE DOLLARS A YEA R, IN .ADTANCE.
,p,ts OF ADVERTISING. UEth@,

rrRMS OF ADV NEltI1SlN&. square of 10 lines, or less' hrst insertion P ,p sq and FIFTY CENTS for each eontinu- DoLn' 'lar 10 lines, and not exceeding b, to be -Gss. os square and half-over l5. and not ex-
 ao as two squares-and Tn that proportion asor advertisements. SS1I Su advertisements to be paid for Tn advance, All aant assumed by some responsible person. yln'n an individual account, at the above rates, <hen ta an e5O and under $l0o, in one year, dis nus 2 95 ner cent. will be made; and when It z" 2, to o sIOO or upwards, in the same perlod' a nus 'y ssl per cent. will be made. No deduc-
 nl 7, e' will be made, if payment be deferred hONees ,sar shall have expired; nor will any re- sn b be made on legal advertisemeh's' required F UD VI to be published.
 aoxrR AcTs BY THE YEAR. I ,csedng 10 lines, renewable al pleasure S2o' 30 oo' eo G !" " |" 50.
 '...;.sments, U or parts thereof, exceeding 10,
 aa'I ea lines as the case may be, subject to the
 op and ,i discounts first mentioned; and no con
 es ah tbase rates for less term than year. No sen for occasional omissions; and all contracts a s'lve year r to be paid in advance.
 STANDING ADVERTISEMENTS. ElO lines, or less, e"''' ''l snnara e,
 V H months. $6 square, S4 G 10 \, 70 15 :" i2 l ,,.nd;ne advertisements will be charged at the
 s.al,5 s.;ona5 rates. unless contract be made when nea,si n;nsortion and must be paid for in advance. Or nlsor will be announced for any office, either Pe.sOn nr county, without the advance payment et.a circulars will be charged as advertise Plilea ad navment required in advance.
 sh Snu wi; hereafter be delivered to any person
 ,Jbom bO M we have no regular dealings, until paid
 advertisements must be marked with the num-
 usort;ons desired, otherwise they will be con ilnt nntil forbid, and charged accordingly
 gl, uar;ation will be made from the above rates. pcle M number of the paper, 12a cents. T, 3etters must be postpaid, or they will not re- T any attention.
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JOB WORK

te. m K iption, Will be executed at this of
 br stylo tue shortest notice, at low rates, and in
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ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE OF MAILS,
 LITTLE ROCK.
 Eastern MaH, (ria Memphis.) Arrives Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at : o'clock, P. M. Departs Tuesdays, Thursdays. and Saturdays
 Westen Maii. (ria fan Burea) Arrives Wednesdays and Saturdays, at B. p. NJ. Departs Tuesdays and Fridays, at 1, X. NJ.
 Southern MaH, (ria Washington Arrives Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, at 10 F. M.
 Departs Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 3, A. M.
 Northern, (ria BaiesrHe.) Arrives Fridays and Mondays, at |, P. M. Departs Sundays and Wednesdays, at 8, P. NJ.
 Columbia, (rio Pine Bigt.) Arrives Sundays and Thursdays, at 3, P. M. Departs Sundays and Thursdays, at 1. A. M