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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-10-09

RIDDLE,-The following riddle is attributes
to Mr.. Macaulay ,Essayist. We believe it ha
never been in print,--but our version of it vii
prove nearly or quite correct.
Cut off my ad,-,nd singular am
Cut OIL my tail and plural appear;
Cut of both head and tail, aud strange to tell.
Although my midde's lett there's nothing there :
What is my head, cut oil A Astounding
What lie my tail, cut oil A roaring river,
Within whose eddyina deeps peaceful play,
A parent OF sol, sounds though mute forever.
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TRESH GROCERIES.-The subscriber is now
receiving by packets Statesman and Alexan-
dria, from New York, his Fall and Winter supply
of Family Groceries, making his assortment COM
plete.
1t is deemed unnecessary to enumerate general
ly. buthe will name the following articies,,viz:
st. Croix, Porto Rico, New Orleans, Muscoyado,
Sugar, in hhds and bbls.
Loaf. Lump, Crushed, Powdered, Brown, and
White Havana Sugars
Sugar-house, ST. Croix, and N. l. Syrup
New Orleans, Porto Rico, Sugar-house, St.
Crox, and Trinidad Molasses
TEAS.
Gunpowder, Imperial, Young Hyson, Skin, and
Black fresh and of the best quality.
COFFEE.
Mocha, Java, Maracaibo, Laguyra, (grecn and
white,) Rio, st. Catharine's, and Angostura
Spices of every description, ground and un-
ground
Catsups in great variety
Sardines and Curry Powder
Fresh Salmon, Lobster, and Clans, Theoretically
sealed
Anchovies, Capers, and Olives
Bakers Kitchens, and others make, Cocoa and
Chocolate
Salad oil of very superior qualify
French and other Mustards ~
Fish, Mackerel, Tin bbls sand kits, (Shad, Salmon
| Cod, and Herring
| CANDLES-Sperm, Adamantne, Sterlne, and
| Mould
NUTS-Almonds, Pecan, English and Brazil
| FRUITS-Raisns, Currants, Prunes, Figs, Ap.
Piles. Cranberries, sc.
CHEESE Sapsago and dairy Cheese
RUTTER-New York and Glades Butter
FLOUR.
so bbls. New York, ,.of choice brands
80 bbls Virginia, Family, Extra, and Super6ne
100 packages Btckwheat Flour, (New York;
Oat and Cornmeal
BACON AND DRIED BEEF.
200 choice Family Hams
1000 lbs. Middlings
1000 lbs Shoulders
1000 lbs. fresh Dried Beef
1000 gals. Winter Sperm Oil, bleached and un-
bleached
CIGARS.
10000 Cigars, comprising Regalia, La Norma,
Pantilla, Cheroots, Lord Byron, Principe, and
other brands
Tobacco, in great0variety, plug and fne-cut
chewing
SOAP.
Is boxes fancy Toilet Soap
25 boxes Family Soap
Buckets Pals, Baskets Brooms, Brushes Mats,
sc.
Thankful for liberal share of patronage from
the citizens of Washington hitherto, he respectful
y solicts a continuance OF the same.
S. HOLMES,
nearly opposite the Patriotic Bank, 9TH street.
dec I2-ff
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A CARD.-The undersigned begs leave to ten
IN der his thanks to the citizens Of this COM
munity for the liberal patronage which they have
bestowed upon him during the past year, and very
respectfully informs them that he still continues
the Auction and Commission business at Concert
Hall, near Browns hotel, where he will promptly
and with dispatch discharge all business in his
line, to the satisfaction Of any and all persons who
may favor him with it.
He would also inform those who are in arrears
with him to call and settle their accounts as
as possible the meedfA being at all times accepta-
BILE, and at this time peculiarly Indispensable
A. GREEN,
Jan 90 Auction and Commission Merchant.
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/ AM CONSTANTLY RECEIVING
NEW GOODS

TN my line, and have now in store large stock,
| consisting Of.
French and English China Dinner, Tea, and Toi-
let Sets
Beautiful Dessert and Supper Sets
Canton China, pearl, white, blue stone China, an
blue printed and figured Plates
Detached pieces of all kinds
Beautiful Vases, Allumet Holders, Casseroles, Com
potiers, Gard Baskets, Fruit Baskets, Cake
Baskets, Cologne Bottles &c.
Cut and pressed Tumbkrs, Wines, Champsgnss,
Hook, and Claret
Cut, plain, and colored Decanters
Cut and plain Water Bottles, Finger Bowls, and
Float Bowls
Britannia Coffee and Tea Ware
Castors, Lamps, Candesicks, Mugs, Covered Pitch
Table and Tea Spoons, Covered Urns, Bggins, &C.
Solar, Lard, and Oil Lamps, Lamp Glasses and
Wicks
Knives and Forks, Walters, Looking glasses, DC.
Stone Ware at factory prices
A large assortment of common ware, which will
sell very low, wholesale, or retail
G. s. FOWLER, Importer.
Store on 7tt-street, opposite National bteligencer
Office. feb 24-3ta6wif
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PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT
or THE
CoIuMBIAN COLLEGE,

In this School pupils are flssd for adlnirtancs
TO the College classes, OF ior other objecis.-~
Students who are unpreparcd for entering par
ticular class may here pursue the requisite stu
dies while those who are not designed for pro-
fession can select such branches will suit their
objects in life
Mr.. Thomas w. Tobey, a gentleman who is
amply qualified. having passed through collie
giate course, and been engaged for several years
in the business ofinsruction, will have charge OF
the school, His whole time and energies will be
devoted to its interests, and it is hoped il will
thus be rendered worthy of extensive patronage
This school will be under the constant superin-
tendence of the Faculty of the College.
COURSE OF STUDY.
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Ancient and
Modern Geography, English Grammar, Ancient
and Modern History, Book Keeping, Chemistry,
Natural Philosophy, Astronomy Algebra, ,Geome-
try Surveying, Andrews and Stoddard's Latin
Grammar and Exercises, Sophocles' Greek
Grammar and Exercises, Latin Reader, Cesar,
Virgil, Cicero's Select Orations, the Gospels,
Jacobs Greek Reader, Anthon's ed, and such
authors as are read in the lower classes of the
college, Defamation and Composition.
CHARGES PER QRARTER.
Reading, Writing, and Elementary Arith-
metic 81 90
Arithmetic, Geography. English Gram
mar, Geography Of the Heavens, Anci-
ent and Modern History 5 90
Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Algebra,
Geometry, Surveying, Book Keeping
and Composition 8 90
Latin and Greek Classics 10 90
Pupils who board and have room in the
College building will be charged for
Library, Room, Bed and Furniture,
per Quarter 5 90
Table, Lights and Servant, per week 2 25
AT less expensive table, where tea and
coffee are excluded, per week so
Instruction will be given in French and Ger
man, without additional expense to those who
study the Languages.
There are three vacations in the School; four
weeks in August, one at Christmas, and the lst
week in May.
COLLEGE HILL, Jan. |, 1916. jan lin
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OLIVER WHITTLESEY,

OLIVER WHITTLESEY,
nEALER In Painis, OH, Glass, &C., G. street
~ Todds Bdldinsa. Wsshington, d. c., has just
received from the original inventors and sole manu-
tacturers, large supply Of The genuine
DOric Lamp.
This Lamp is simple in it. construction, easily
trimmed, and win give light equal to twenty
sperm candles, at a cost Of ono cent an hour.
Its superiority to other lamps consists IN the io
lowing advantages there Is no brass or other metal
that corrodes which comes in contact with the fluid
the external and internal draughts pass through
the body Of the lamp, producing more perfect
combustion, and keeps the lamp perfectly COOL II
can be used with open doors and will be less affect
cd by wind or currents of air, than any other lamp.
Also other improved Pine Oil Lamps, Hall
Lamps and Lanterns, and dealer in Astral and So
lar Shades, Chimnies and Lamp Glasses Of all
kinds, Lamp Wick, Pure Sperm Oil, M. B. Dyotts
& Gould's Glass Fount Pine Oil Lamp: all Of
which are offered at wholesale and retail, at the
loDest prices for cash.
~ B.--DirectiOns to be observed in using the
PINE OIL LAMPS.
In trimming the Doric Lamp the chimney is first
removed and the Lamp taken out Of the ring, the
button and cone must be next taken of, and the
cone may be used for a stand to set the lamp en-
while trimming--after which the wick-hoder is
taken out and the wick raised above the tube sufi.
cient to cut off the black or crusted edge which
should he done with sharp pair of scissors-the
wick-holder is then returned to its place. and the
wick should be perfectly even with tho top Of the
tube-fll the Lamp, replace the cone and button,
and it is ready for use.
OTTO avoid accidents, the Lamp should never
be filled while burning. feb ST
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MIR. GOODMAN,

Manufacturer and Inserter Of artificial Teeth.
A RTIFICIAL TEETH inserted from one to an
IN entire set, upon the late improved method, and
also upon the atmospheric principle, and in the most
superior manner. On fine Gold Plate from 81 to
six dollars on Silver from So SO to three dollars
In all perfect satisfaction given otherwise no
charge made. Office on Pennsylvania avenue, near
18th street. april 2l-lm.*
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COAL! coal Ii!

NTOW is the time Just arrived and now landing
IN small vessel load 600 tons) Of Coal, Gan
thracits) from Philadelphia. Those in want of a
good article of this kind of fuel will please apply
early, it would be preferred to deliver it from the
vessel, without slowing it. Apply to the under
signed, at his Lumber and Coal Yard, on 7th street,
near Centre Market-where all kinds of Lumber,
with Lime, Cement, and Calcined Plaist8r, may be
had cheap for cash or short credit.
JOHN PURDY.
Feb. 2l-H
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BUTTER, CHEESE AND FRUIT.

BUTTER, CHEESE AND FRUIT.
lust received, by the schooner Columbia, from
,J New York.
packages prime Butter;
65 boxes do Cheese;
3 do Pine Apple do;
$50 Ia l-2 and whole boxes Raisins;
30 drums fresh Smyrna Figs;
s do Turkey Raisins Gree from stones)
2 cases Bordeau Prunes;
Also, on hand:
2 casks Currants;
S cases Citron;
l do preserved Ginger;
Other Preserves and Jellies;
Cranberries in quarter bbls and by measure;
Catsups, Sardincs, Olives, Capers;
Anchovies, Curry Powder, &c. &c;
A general assortment of Pickles;
Fresh Salmon, CLAIMS and Lobsters
Hermetically sealed do;
Fresh Macaroni and Vermacilla;
Do Salad Oils, &c, &c;
Which, with his former stock, renders his assort
ment complete, and to which attention is invited
s. HOLMES,
7th street, nearly opposite Patriotic Bank.
Dec lS-tf
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Eeed Store.

YNHE subscriber hereby respectfully informs the
= citizens Of Washington that he has opened a
Feed Store, on the Northeast corner Of G street
North and 10Th street West, between Pennsylvania
avenue and the bridge on 18th street. His carts at
tend the markets with meal outlay, and all the
ether articles in his line Of business, and will de-
liver articles purchased either from the market or
at the Store He soliciss share Of their patronage
april ll-eod9m. L. H. BERRYMAN.
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PAPER-HANGING

Anu UpnOISteTInB SIOrt, ON OnFenhByIVHnIa
Apenue, bct,ceen 9th and 10th streets.
IN MOORE has just received an elegant assort-
u. ment Of Paper. Hangings, suitable for halls,
paflors, chambers, drawing and dining rooms
Also, large collection Of Firescreens, and fine
Velvet and plain Borders to match.
d. Moore has made arrangements at some of tie
best factories in this country to be constantly get
ting in store the latest styles of Paper-hangings,
which will be sold at very small profits for cash. at
the old stand of Muller & Moore.
march 26-tf tsti&
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A HORsEl A HORSEl.

ME have for sale a splendid, we-bred, saddle
w and harness horse, yeung and sound.
Please call at the subscribers House Furnishing
Store, Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th aild 9th
streets, South side. L. s. BECK a. SON.
april 2l-n National Intelligencer 4
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This Company was incorporated in 1918, with a
perpetual charter, and capital of $3.50, 900, with
liberty to increase to $500,000, and insure against
loss or damage by fire, Dwelling Houses, Stores,
Manufacturing Establishments, Household Furni
ture and Merchandise in general, on the most fa-
vorable terms.
The ample means and successful business of tne
Company, has enabled it to pass through many ex-
tensive confagrations, and 10 meet it's losses with
the most satisfactory promptness; and any losses
which il may sustain risks taken at this Agency,
will be literally adjusted by the agent, according to
the usage Of the best Fire Companies. and paid
with promptness in current funds e
In case diGerences should arise touching any loss
or damage, the Company is pledged, by resolution
Of the Board Of Directors, to submit the same TO
arbitrators, ndfsrently chosen or at the optior Of
the assussd the Jurisdiction Of the proper Court Of
this city will b acknowledged.
na BOARD or DIRECTORS.
Thomas X. Brace, Samuel Tudor,
Griffin Syxadman Joseph Morgan,
.Iaaass THomds, Ward Woodbridge,
Joseph Church Silas b. Hamilton,
Frederick 7ylx, Robert BuA,
Samuel e. BroHghton, Miles "A. 1Sftk,
EsWAils.cap s,ll M John L. BossceA,
EbenkSr Floper,u I.loesph PrDft
dss lsum ssyTHonati KsBrace, Presitsnf.
srL LLosnisa Ss0sfo.ys alpst nasy Y awam.
G0sIeTfT 9th. TMUNCE,7 7lII IyyI3 ~ wv
IN n RA.kA6
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"A NIHKAClTE COAL. "A superior lot Of
n Butler and other Coal, cheap for cash only,
may be had Of the subscriber. Orders received at
the once. opposite s. s. Coeman's, or at the yard,
near the Long Bridge
feN6--tf John PETTIBONE
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AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE MODERN
WAY OF SAYING aYES.n
LEAD AT MANUFACTURE.
w ERE PRICES.--

yTTHITE LEAD AT MANUFACTURE
wv ERS, PRICES..-
The subscriber has just received
400 kegs White Lead 'N
bhIs. Linseed Oil, Boiled and Raw
5 do Spirits Turpcntine
3 do Varnishes
500 lbs. Lamp Black, Ground in Oil
so do Chrome Green do do
so do Chrome Yellow do do
so do Verdegris do do
sa SO do Paris Green do do
800 do Yellow Ochre do do
400 do sp. Brown and Venetian Red do do
q 10 lbs. Whiting
Ak Paint and White wash Brushes
M Window Glass of all sizes and Putty.
All of which he will sell very low for Cash.
CHARLES STOTT,
Corner Of 7th street and Penn. Avenue.
may l5-lm
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BOOKS FOR SALE,

By U. Ward & Son, at their New Store on
Penn. Avenue, near Railroad Depot.
WEBsTER's Octave Dictionary
w SCOTS Observations on the New Testament
Bowers History of the Popes
Miriam, by Rev. J. Todd
Todd's Bible Companion
Common Prayer Book, in various bindings
Robbins Outlines Of History
Goodrich's Pictorial History Of the U. States
Do do do of France
Parley's Common School History
Anthon's Cesar, Horace, Sallust, Cicero, and
Virgil
Mitchers Geography for Schools; besides a
variety Of other School Books.
TEMPERANCE VOLUMES,
Embracing number Of excellent and popular
productions in the form Of Essays, Tales &c.
Hymn Books, &c., Of the Methodist Churches.
Bibles Of all sizes, and various binding.
Testaments
All kinds of Stationery, which will be sold at the
lowest prices for cash. april 29-tf
rTHE LIFE AND TIMES OF HENRY
j CLAY, BY Calvin Cotton, .dlthor Of "Jlt-
mus Tracts" -Four Years in Great Britain" DC.
The work consists of two volumes octave, 504 pages
in each, and is embeIlished with two engravings.
Its mechanical execution is in the best style Of ele
CANT literature. The price Of the work is as follows
In fine muslin binding $4 90
Do do do gilt edge and side 90
In sheep, extra, library style 90
In calf super extra Gilt so
In Turkey morocco, super extra gilt SO
The publishers would state that booksellers are
furnished with the work only at the subscription
price; and hence all who subscribe when the agent
makes his applications will probably get the work
cheaper than by purchasing from the booksellers
K FARNHAM, Agent for the Publishers,
Corner Of lth street and Pennsylvania avenue.
april LIFT.
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CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPEST OF ALL.

CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPEST OF ALL.
CHARLES CALVERT, JR., CABINET and
~ CHAIR MANUFACTURERS, Corner ef Penn
sylvosia evsnsse, and 18th street, Washington Cuy
Venitian Blinds made to order. All work executed
punctually, and in the most workmanlike manner.
Funerals attended at the shortest notice, and on
reasonable terms.
The subscriber thankful for past fayors he has
received respectfully asks for continuation OF Toe
same he is always prepared to execute any work
in The above line
Old Furniture repaired and vanished, also taken
in exchange for new. nov S-ly c.. C.
X c. BEVERIDGE'S CHEAP TaILORLNG
", ESTABLISHMENT, Pennsylvania ausnue, OPP
posite Colema'ls Hotel Washington city, is prepared
to make up Clothing of every description in the
most modern style and at the shortest notice, and
not surpassed in workmanship by any establishment
in the city The following prices have been adopt
ed to suit the times
Making and trimming Goats, best style, SO SO
Do. do Pants do 9 90
Do. do Vests do. rs
Making Goats without trimmings 90
Do. Pants do. do, 25
Do. Vests do. do / 25
All work warranted to fit in a superior style.
c. c. B. having practical knowledge, and long
experience in the above profession, will readily
company Gentlemen to select such Cloths in dry
goods stores as they may desire.
Gentlemen's Garments cleaned in very supe-
rior STYLE
NJ B-Gentlemen and chldren's clothing cut to
order in the most fashionable style and so arranged
that there can be no mistake in making them up.
dec 23-tf
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WHITES Compound Sirup OF WILD
w CHERRY, Sarsaparilla, and other

WHITES Compound Sirup Of WILD
w CHERRY, Sarsaparilla, and other
MEDICINAL PLANTS. The prsparer Of the
above Sirup, having witnessed for many years its
extraordinary effects in obstinate coughs, and, in
truth, in all breast complaints tending to consump-
ton, has been induced by many of those who have
experienced its saatary operation, to offer it to the
public, under the full conviction that the timely use
of this compound will avert the fatal termination of
many cases.
The preparer adds to this notice the certificates of
two respectable citizens who ascrbe their restoration
to health to this preparation.
This is to certify that my daughter received great
benefit from mixture called Compound Sirup of
Wild Cherry and Sarsaparilla, prepared by MrsJ j.
c. White, on 9th street, between D and E streets
Her cough was entirely cured by using the above
Si-up, and take pleasure in recommending it to
the public sure and speedy remedy for coughs,
J. K. HANSON,
H street, First Ward Washington.
Mrs. j. G. WHITE Dear Madam,--It affords ma
heartfelt satisfaction to lay before the public the ben
eft received from yeur Compound Sirup of Wild
Cherry apd Sarsapara. was taken, two years
ago, with bad cough, and tried great many things
that were recommended, and nothing did me any
good was advised to try some of your Compound
Sirup Of Wild Cherry and Sarsapara. My cough
was SO bad that hardly could 60 along, and afer
taking the first bottle was SO much better that l
was able to attend to my business and now am
entirely clear of my cough.
JOHN HAGERTY,
Ninth street, near L, Washington.
AGENTS.
s. Redfern First Ward, Washington
II n 4 nj
10th streets.
Refer To
Mrs. Lucinda O'Fanell Dove, street. between
tn and 18th streets.
Edward Francis King street. Alexandria, d. C..
Price ST per bottle, or $40 per dozen. For sale
by ]. C. WHITE, Ninth street,
feb l4-2awly Between ID and z streets
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NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE INsU-
RAUCE SOCIETY OF LONDON.
EDpewerel ~ act Of Parliament.
Capital RSOO 600 sterling, or 2, ,6OO, 900

N
EDpewered ~ act Of Parliament.
Capital Rs00 600 sterling,. or 2 100000
Dollars.
GENERAL Aosrr yoR THE UMrED STATES,
J. LEANDER STARR, No. "a WALL N York.
TNHE rates Of this Society are - low as those Of
i the American companies, and lower than the
scale adopted by many London Offices. Loans
granted to the extent Of two-thirds the amount Of
premium paid, after tho lapse Of . year.
Persons insured In the United States on tho scale
Of" participation enjoy the important advantage Of
sharing in tho whole business Of the Society, which
in Great Britain l. very extensive.
The public are respectfully requested to examine
the distinguishing principles Of this institution
their tables Of rates, their distribution Of profits and
the facilities afforded by their loan dspartment-be-
fore deciding TO insure elsewhere.
Pamphlets containing tho last Annual Report and
the Society's Rates. together with blank forms and
the fullest information, mny be obtained upon app-
cation to any Agent or Sub-Agent.
or References Of the highest character in the
United States given to applicants, If required, as
the standing, wealth, and security Of the above in
stitution.
T.. l.. & A. THO. SMITH, Agents.
Office on street, near the Treasury Depart'nt
feb 8--H
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WIT AND HI NOR.
aTrue Humof generally looks serious, wiilD eymy
body laughs about him False HnInor Is Always lapS
ing, whilst every body about him looks ssrions.

DANplEs. There are some fools in the
world, who, after long incubation, will
hatch out from hot bed Of pride sickly
brood of fuzzy ideas, and then 60 strutting
along the path of prosperity with all the
self Importance Of q speckled hen with a
black chicken! ] have an antipathy to
such people. They are mere walking sticks
for female fiirts--ornamented with brass
heads, did ! say' No; their caputs are
only half ripe muskmelons, with only thick
rinds, and all hollow inside, containing the
seeds Of foolishness, swimming about with
a vast quantity Of sap. Tinkered up with
broad cloth, finger rings, safety chains, soft
solder, vanity and impudence, they are no
more men than plated tea spoon is solid
silver detest dandy as cat does a
wet floor. Dow JR.
I uNoT ANYTHING ELSE, &c."-We ven
ture to assert that hundreds have, in turn,
used and condemned this saying as vul-
garism, which in fact it has become by too
common use and application, and few in
deed are acquainted with the following an
ecdote, which is its authentic origin:
h Coleridge, the poet, was habitually prosy,
very prosy in conversation. He would des-
cant for hours on mere trifes, much to the
annoyance Of his intimate friends. One
day, in conversation with Charles Lamb, he
addressed the latter with g Charley, did you
ever hear me preach -
II ssIneper heardyou do anything else, was
the witty and immediate reply, and the
origin Of the popular, or if you like, vulgar
saying at the head Of this paragraph
When Cromwell made his public entry
into London, his companions remarked toI
him the concourse of people who came
from all parts to see him. "There would
be1just as many" said he g if ! was going
to the scafold."
AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE MODERN
WAY OF SAYING "YES."
John, wilt thou have this woman for thy wife,
And love her well and truly, all thy life
Said John, with nod intended for bow,
/" Iwon't have any body else, VOW"
And fora husband wilt thou have this youth,
And love him with fidelity and truth?
His Reverence said unto the lovely she,
Who blushipg answered ".Yes sir ee"
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DLEASANT and well furnished apart
/ ments may be had a. Miss GURLEY'S, on Q
street, near AZ. febr 6.a,
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DRIMEsROLL BUTTER
i bbls. prime Roll Butter
200 Venison Hams
500 bbs. and half bbIs. Seneca Mills Flour
We shall be in daily receipt Of fresh Virginia
Roll Butter, which will be sold to the trade low.
Il. PICKRELL e. co.
epf-u Water street, Georgetown