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PAPER-HANGING

And Upholstering store, on Pennsylvania
Ayenue, betueen 9M and 10th streets.
IN MOORE has just received an elegant assort-
~. ment of Paper Hangings, suitable for halls,
parlors, chambers, drawing and dinng-rooms.
Also largo collection of Firescreens, and fhe
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, Al
the old stand of Muller a. Moore.
march 2S-tf
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THOS g. WILSON has removed his seed Es-
L tablishment from E street to Pennsylvania Av-
enue, between 9th and 18th streets, next door to
Haslip and Weeden's Coach Factory, where he will
keep constantly on hand a general assortment Of
Fresh Seeds 10 suit the season. Gardners re-
qucsted to call and examine for themselves. Among
other varieties may be found large Flat White Tur-
nip Seeds, Rutabaga, Strap Leaf, and general as
sortment THOS. e. WILSON.
me l-6weod.
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A SUIT of summer cio,bes furnished at the New
"a York Mammoth Clothing Store for Three
DoHarst
Just received splendid assortment Of Shirts,
at the NeD York Mammoth Clbthing Store.
Pests for rs cents to he bad at the NeW York
Mammoth Clothing Store No. 2, Centre Mcrket
Space. las GATIIGAN a. SON.
june " eodH
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Feed Store.

VnNHE subscriber hereby respectfully informs the
u citizens Of Washington that he has opened a
Feed Store, on the Northeast corner Of G street
North and 18th street West, between Pennsylvania
and the bridge 18th street. His carts at
tend the markets with meal, bay 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 socits a share of their patronage
april I-eod9m l., Fl, BERGMAN.
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BUTTER, CHEESE AND FRUIT,

.,., BUTTER, CHEESE AND FRUIT,
Just received, by the schooner Columbia nom
J New York. t
Il lpackages prime Butter;
65 boxes do Cheese;
3 do Pine Apple do;
$50 Ia l-2 and whole boxes Raisns;
80 drums fresh Smyrna Figs;
do Turkey Raisins Qfree from stones,)
cases Bordeau Prunes 6
Also, on hand: aa
9 casks Currants;
~. 5 cases Citron;
do preserved Ginger;
Other preserves and Jeiies;
Cranbcrries in quarter bbs and by measure
sa Catsups, Sardines, Olives, Capers;
Anchovies, Curry Powder, &c. SC;
general assortment Of Pickles;
4 Fresh Salmon, CLANS and Lobsters;
lIermetically sealed do;
Fresh Macaroni and Vcrmacilla;
Do Salad Oils, &c, sc;
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 l8-tf
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WHITES Compound Sirup Of WILD
wv CHERRY, Sarsaparilla, and other

WHITES Compound Sirup or WILD
wv CHERRY, Sarsaparilla, and other
MEDICINAL PLANTS. The prepsrer Of the
above Sirup, having Witnessed for many years its
extraordinary effects in obstinate coughs, and, in
truth, in all breast complaints tending TO consuTp-
ton, has been induced by many Of those who have
experienced its salutary opeTatoD to offer It TO the
publc under the full conviction that the timely use
Of this comp und will avert the fatal termination of
many cases. N 81, siat4 lis IT, isa.esfs6sss lsys
The preparer adds to this notice the certificate of
two respectable citizens, who ascrbe their restoration
to health to this preparat0n- a6e al 81 afaN
This is to certify that my daughter received great
benefit from mixture called Compound Sirup of
Wild Cherry and Sarsaparilla, prepared by Mrs. j.
C. White, on 9th street, between d and Z streets.
Her cough was entirely cured by using the above
Sirup, and l take pleasure in recommending it to
the public as sure and speedy remedy for coughs,
however violent or long standing. la yba
-@ j. X. HANSON,
DE- Il H street, First Ward, Washington
Mrs. j. G. WHITE Dear Madam,-It afford me
hear It satisfaction to lay before the public the ben
eft received from your Compound Sirup offWild
Cherry and Sarsapana. was taken, two years
ago, with bad cough, ard tned grea. many things
that were recommended, and nothing did me any
good was advised to try some Of your Compound
STupf Wild Cherry and Sarsaparilla. My cough
was SO bad that hardly could goaalong, and after
taking the FIRST bottle was SO much l,etter that
was able to attend to- my business, and nJw ! am
entirely clear Of my cough
JOHN HAGERTY,
Ninth street. near L. Washington,
AGENTS st6 III ,g88
S. Redfern, First Ward, Washington. m .95
Lev Nppn avp haixu OIL" ph
10th streets. t4H
Refer To asv
Mrs. Lucinda O'Farrell Dove, F street, between
lth and l2ih streets. INj
Edward Francis King street, Alexandria. d. C.
Price s. per bottle, or 81 per dozen For sale
by ]. G. WHITE, Ninth street,
feb l4-2awly Between ID and e streets.
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DOOTS AND SHOES, just received.--
ID We have full and complete assortment Of
Mems Boots, Bootees, Nullifers and Caters, Ladies
Caters, Half Caters Kid q Morocco Buskns, Ties
and Slippers, French style Misses Cater Boolss
HalfGaiters, Buskins, Ties and Slippers, together
with a complete assortment of Childrens Shoes,
which we will sell at the very lowest cash prices.
9h r. l.. SMALLWOOD d. Co,
Pennsylvania avenue between 9th and 10Th streets.
p,ax ~
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n EW CONGRESSIONAL DIRECTORY
lN Corrected up to date by the Postmaster o
the House Of Representatives. For sale by
june s-u r. TAYLOR.
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Kcep Clean.

HNHE largest assortment of the best BRUSHES
- constantly kept on hand at my Hardware and
Variety Store, Pennsylvania avenue 9th street.
wholesale and retail. GEO. SAVAGE.
april 22-G Nat. Intelligencer st.
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WASHINGTON AGENCY

H1tna Fire Insurance Company, of Hart
ford, Connecticut.
a PPLICATION for insurance, or the renewal
~ Of policies, and all business connected with
the Office, may be made to the subscriber agent Of
the Company for the District Of Columbia and Vi
cinity, with full power to receive and issue policies
on terms as favorable as any other office
d. A. HALL, Agent.
Washington, la ApriL 1916.
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CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPEST OF ALL.

CnEAI,, S1EAPEK, CttEAf fEOl VI ALL
CHARLES CALVERT, JR., CABINET AND
~ CHAIR MANUFACTURERS Corner of Penn
sylpania avenue and 18th street, Washington City.
venitan Blinds made to order. All work executed
punctually, and in the most workmanlike manner
Funerals attended at the shortest notice., and on
reasonable terms. '1
The subscriber thankful for past favors he has
received, respectfully asks for continuation oft
same; he is always prepared to execute any work
in the above line. tlfetiia 9iahl44 .
Old Furniture repaired and vanished, also taken
In exchange for new. nov 8--ly C. G.
~ G. BEVERIDGE'S CHEAP T.aILORLNG
", ESTABLISHMENT, Pennsylvania ape,us, OPP
posite Colemans 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 asrg1 8l#5 Ri8iIW b,gaY
Making and trimming Goats, best style, ,q S8 SO
Do. do. Pants do . 90
Do. do Vests do. IVA 1 rs
Making Coats without trimmings j.8,, r6 90
Do Pants do. de-, M . / 25
Do Vests do. do. Er 3,r 25
All work warranted to fit in a superior style. III
G. c. B. having practical knowledge, and long
experience in the above profession, will readily ac
company Gentlemen to select such Cloths in dry
goods stores as they may desire h
Gentlemen's Garments cleaned in very supe-
rior style. ta
N. B.-Gentlemen and children'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 a.eaE @ qa
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THE LIFE AND TIMES OF HENRY
/ CLAY By Calvin Cotton. .4,tfbor ofu IN

TTHE LIFE AND TIMES OF HENRY
CLAY, BY Calvin Cotton, .4uthor of"Ju-
mus Tracts" " -Four Years IN Greot Britain" dc.
The work consists of two volumes octave, 5O4 pages
in each, and Us embellished with two engraving 8
Its mechanical execution is in the best style of ele
CANT literature. The price Of the work is as follows
In fine muslin binding s4 Oo
Do do do gilt edge and side 5 OG
In sheep extra, library style S 90
In calf super extra gilt $50
IN iufkey morocco super extra gilt 4 so
The publishers would slate 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.
Il. FARNHAM, Agent for the Publishers,
Corner OF lth street and Pennsy lvana avenue,
april l-tf
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OLIVER WHITTLESEY,

nEALER in Paints, OILS, Glass, &c, G.. street
~ Todd's Buildings, Washington, ID. c.. has JUS,
received from the original inventors and sole manu-
iacturefs, large supply If the genuine
Doric Lamp.
This Lamp Is simple in its construction. easily
trimmed, and will give a light equal 10 twenty
sperm candles, al cost of one cent an hour.
Its superiority to other lamps consists IN the fol.
lowing advantages: there is no brass other metal
that conodes which comes in contact with the fluid
the external and internal drauehts pass through
the body Of the lamp, producing more perfect
combustion, and keeps the lamp perfectly cool Ii
can he used with open doors and will be less affect
ed 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, Chimuies and Lamp Glasses of all
kinds, Lamp Wick, Pure Sperm Oil, NJ. B. Dyotts
& Gould Iilass Fount Pine Oil Lamp: all OF
which are offered at wholesale and retail at the
i0Oeh prices for cash. #
~. B.-Duecfions 10 he obserped in using The
PINE OIL LAMPS
In trimming the Dorc Lamp the chimney is first
removed and the Lamp taken out Of the ring the
button and cone must be next taken off, and the
cone may be used for stand to set the lamp OH
while ummlng-after which the wick-hoIder is
taken out and the wick ra sed above the tube suli.
clent to cut off the black or crusted edge, which
should i've done with sharp pair of scissors--the
wick-holder is then returned to its place, and the
wick should be perfectly even with the top OF the
tube--fill the Lamp, replace the cone and button,
and 1t is ready for use.
0FTo avoid accidents, the Lamp should never
be filed while burning. feb 5-tf
A CARD.-The undersigned bess leave to ten
= 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. lt .4I
lie would also inform those who are in arrears
with him to call and settle their accounts as soon
as possible, the ,seedd, being at all times accepta-
bic, and at this time peculiarly indispensable.
A. GREEN,
Jan 30 Auction and Commission Merchant
A NTHRAClrE COAL.--A superior lot Of
IA Butler and other Coal, cheap for cash only
ns" :" h"d of the subscriber Orders received nj
the office, opposite s. s. Coemans, or at the yard
neae the Long Bridge. 0
lob 6-f John PETTTBONE.
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This Company was incorporated in 1915 with a
perpetual charter, and capital Of S25n,0OO, with
liberty 10 increase to S50O000, and i,sure against
loss damage by fire, on Dwelling Houses, Stor $
Manufacturing Establishments, Household Flni
ture and Merchandise in general ON the most la
vorable terms.
The ample means and successful business Of the
Company, has enabled it to pass through many ex-
tensive conilagraions, and to its losses with
the most satisfactory promPness; and any losses
which it may sustain risks taken at this Ag' ncy
will be literally adjusted Ivy the agent, according to
the usage Of the best Fire Companies, nd aid
with promptness in current funds.
In differences should arise touch , any loss
or damage, the Company is pledged, by resolution
of the Board Of Directors, to submit the same tu
arbitralors indferently chos,n; or at the option Of
the assured, the jurisdiction of the proper Cour, OF
this city will be acknowledged
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Thomas X. Bruce, Samuel Iudm,
Gr. fin Seadma,, .jo@ph Mmgm,
James Thomas, Ward WoodJridge,
Joseph Church SiLus B. Hmilon,
Frederick Tyler, Robert Buell.
Samuel e. Broughton, Miles A. Tuttle,
e. White, .John L. Bos,oeH,
EbeneSer Fio,cer, Joesph PrDft,
Thomas Il. Brace, Prssit ent.
4. T.. Loonfs. Secretury. may l. tau 2rn
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FARMERS CURE YOUR HORSES.
HU.MAN'S CELEBRATED TTNTMENT III

FARMERS CURE YOUR HORSES.
nUMAN'S CELEBRATED LINIMENT', for
NJ Horses, Cows, &C., &c. An invaluable rem
edy for Horses, Cows, Cattle, and other domestic
animals, in the cure Of the following diseases:
I, sprains Bruises, Gall Of all kinds, cracked heels
Winjgalls, Spavins, Sweeny, Strains, Lameness
Scratches. Mango, &c, &c.
Il il also valuable embrocation for diseases Of
the human flesh, Rheumatism, &c.
Prepared and soM at GILMANs DRUG
STORE, Pennsylvania Avenue, near Browns
Hotel.
Price 81 90 for large, and a. cents for small
bottles.
A large lot Of Paints, Oils, Window Glass, Pine
Oil and Tnrpsntine, just received as above
June 22-lm
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THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE IN
SURANCE COMPANY;

OfIice No. III, Wall street, New York.
.HNHlS CoRlpany continue to insure LIVES ON
i IY vpon the most favorable terms, and at the
lowest rates Of premiums The annual premium,
# over $50, may be paid one-fourth in cash and
threefourths in secured note, payable in one year,
with six per cent. interest subject to assessments
if required by the Company or it may be paid in
monthly or quarterly payments at the option of the
insured There will be an annual dividend OF pro-
fits paid in scrip certificates, bearing per cent. in
terest, which interest is payable annually. The
Company Wi loan their scrip two-thirds its
amount, or it may be applied to the payment of fu-
ture premiums. or to increase the amount insured.
All .ersons taking policies become members, but are
not liable beyond the amount of their premiums
married woman can insure the life Of her hus-
band, secure from any demands of his creditors for
any amount, the annual premium Of which does
not exceed $500. The company will pay an equ-
table late for Life Policies, when they shall have
acquired value. All claims on policies will be
paid within three months after proof of the death of
the persons insured. The funds Of the Company
must he invested ouly in stocks of the United States
STATES of Massachusetts,, New Jersey, New York
amount loaned
DIRECTORS.
Rensselaer, Havens, Robert l.. Patterson,
'iutiilltne Merle, Scth Low,
Lewis Z. Grover Charles >. Macknelt,
Wm A. +. Pentz, Thos. B Srgur,
Wm. NJ. Simpson, Marcus l.. Wad.
Henry McFaran,
ROBERT J.. PATTERSON, President.
BgSJ. T.. MILLER, Secretary.
Joseph i LORD, Agent
JAMES STEWART, NJ D., No. 2, Bond ST..
Medical examiner.
Washington, ID. G.
JOSEPH q. LEWIS, Agent, 7th street, nearly
opposite the Palrotic Bank fEF#
HARVEY LINDSLY, M. d., corner Of Al and
T. streets. Medical examiner. feb 6-6
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WOODLAND FOR SALE.

WOODLAND FOR SALE.
TIME subscriber has for sale eighy-hye acres Of
5sng woodland situated about five and half miles
from Washington. 1t will be sold together, or IN
aots, and on terms to suit the purchaser.
fad N &~9 ssiaas tee Ne m u. LEWIS,
opposite the Pat lotto Bank, Seventh streets
july 81 313tdandiNa
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TNHE SUssonIBEnk keeps constantly on handagood
Il assortment of HARDWARE, including hoHOlU
,oare Wood Ware, Brushes Baskets, Jap. Tin Ware,
Door Mats, and large collection Of Miscellaneous
Goods to which he invites the attention Of pur-
chascrs, believing that he can and does sell as low
as any other house in the city.
Jan SIT GEO SAVAGE.
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IYS OF THE UNITED SI.lIES-STERE-
OTYPED EDITION. H

Published by authority Of Congress.
#. vol. 10 SEPARATELY. gHw
UNHE subscribers will publish at the commence
i unentor the present session of Congress, about
January /, 1916, "1HE LAWS OF THE UNITED
STATES" agreeably to an act Of Congress of the
last session. and for The accommodation Of those gen
hen,en ,oho hare he earlier edition IN nine rol,es,
volume ten, containing the laws from the year 1889
to March l845, will be published separately and
sold al the cost Of paper and print. An annual sup
plcment on a similar type and paper will hereafter
be published at the close of each session OF Con-
gress, so that the Laws Of the United States may
always be had in neat and uniform STYLE
LITTLE & BROWN,
Law Booksellers and Publishers, Boston.
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A NTHRAClrE COAL. "A superior lot Of
Ia Butler and other Coal, cheap for cash only,
ms" :" h"d of the subscriber. Orders received nj
the office, opposite S. s. Colemans or ut the ya,d,
neae the Long Bridge #I
fob eff JOHN pEtTpJpONr
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-18

The MAcKINAw TRAeEDy-ALMosr.-
The desperate woman" who didn't shoot
her "fase hearted lover" though she had
several times apparently attempted it. has
"kissed again and made up" and Mr.. and
Mrs. Gray live in the island happy as may
be After the recent shooting farce, the
revengeful Mrs. Gray took lodgings at
boarding house near where the perfiidious
Mr. Gray was engaged in The fish business;
and whenever the latter appeared among
his savory barrels on the dock, she confron-
ted him pistol in hand. They exchanged
some bitter words and malignant eyeshots
but without fatal effect. Al last The fun,
loving bystanders, who had witnessed an
interesting alteration, conlrived to hustle
the beligerents into cooper's shop toge,h.
err, and reconciliation was so far effected
that the next day The loving pair took q
sroll, it is said. TO the outrageous vicin.
age of Sugar Loaf How long The course
Of true love, will run smooth in this case
is still 'm gh.y uncerlain.'- [Cleve. Her
aid, July 81.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-18

A FEARFUL SITuATIoS.-A man ascen.
ded the steeple Of meeting house in
Kingston, Il. L., lately to take off ahe vane
tor gliding, las we learn from the Providence
Journa, land having left the ladders, climb
ed the iron spire TO the distance OF twelve
to fifteen feet above, relying upon the ball
hall way up the splre, to rest his feet on.
and from which position he could take the
vane OFT with his right hand. While he
was in the very act, the ball on which his
teet rested gave way aud ran down the
spire. Al this moment he was raising the
vane over the end OF it; as he did SO, the
spire growing smaller, made convenien,
place for his thumb 10 keep the balancer
in The guageon tore, when the ball gave
way under him, and he sank. The vane
falling back with his thumb IN the gudg.
con bore, held him fast, with his feet dang.
ling in the air. He remained in this peril.
Gus situation until man assembled tho
spire, and placing his shoulder under his
feet at once relieved him. The scene was
terrible to behold.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-18
y 1916, y
@ |. HUTCHINSON & Co.
Storage, Forwarding, aud Commission
1916

MBRGElAMp5,
SOUTHPORT, WISCONSIN TERRITORY.
AGENTS FOR VARIOUS LINES ON THE
e RE d OSWE CAN L S
AND STEAM BOATS AND PRoPELLERs,
ON THE LAKES,
Troy & Michigan Lake Port Line.-W hec
Ter Crockett, & Co. agents-l0 Coentes
Slip New York. George Davis, agent
Long Wharf Buffalo.
Troy and Western Lake Port Line.-Wm.
c. Rice s. Co. agents, Coenties Slip n.
Y. P. l.. Siernbergh ag't Buffalo
Troy and Erie Line.-Asa G. Tefit,N Cham.
herain agents, % Coenties, New York
Klmbuly Pease & Co. ag'ts Buffalo.
Pease and Allen ag'ts Cleveland.
Troy and Ohio, New York AID Ohio, De.
troit and Troy and Rochester Lines -
J H Wilgus, Fl Keyser 27, and c
Oa!man 7, Coenies Slip, New York.
James Fl Hooker ID Long wharf Boston.
R Cobb, Azel Hooker, Nj Kingman,
Buffalo.
Merchants Transportation company.-O n
Chaplin ag'l Albany, Gross, Holt g. CO..,
New York, Holt, Palmer & Co ag'ts. Buff.
Elo
Fal;on l.iuc.-C l. Brace g. CO. agls a.,
barry, Ward 81 co. agents Buffalo.
Utica and Oswego Line. w S Rossiter
100 Bload ST. New Yok, Dool,,!e &
Nlollison, Oswego.
Troy and Oswego Line of Lake Boats. -
J S Wyckaff 30 Coenlies Slip New York
Lowell & Hinckley 81 Utica st. Boston,
Bronson and Croker, Oswego.
Syracuse and Oswego Line. "A Fl Fovey
ag't New York. Merrck, Davis q co,
Oswego.
Southport, May 10Th, lS46.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-18

Ncv School Presbyterians.-From The
minutes Of our late triennial meeting, lust
published, it appears that the number Of
ministers belonging to this branch of the
Presbyterian Church in the United States
is 1857; licentiates, 2ls; candidates, 329;
churches, 1927; communicates, l74,7l4.
Admitted during the pas. year by professin
1872; by let er, 1888. Funds contributed
for domestic missions, $39,3Js; foreign
do. S. 500; education, SIS, 8 20; iheolop.
ical seminaries, $26, 65i; for various 9th.
or bene violent objects, $lll,797.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-18
II E. r nj S.

The Telegraph is printed on double medium
at the rate of 50 per annum in advance, or $2,5o
any time before the expretion of6 months from the
lime of subscribing, or So, hpayment be- onger
delayed.
No subscription received for less period than
three months, and no paper discontinued until all
aIrearages are paid,
ADVERTISEMENTS,
Inserted at the rate of dollar per square for the
first insertions and shillings per square for each
subsequent insertion.
by the year. o-
Terms of yearly advertising-l column, $685.
. do, 500 do, SIS: do, $l2; / square, do;
is lines or less, So. No ADVERTISE ents inserted
at the above rates for less period than one year.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-18

A Church. warden's wife went to church
for the first time in her life when her h US
band was made church warden. Being
late The congregation were getting up from
their knees at the time she entered, when
she said with swse, condescending smile
-"Pray keep your seats. ladies ard gsn-
tlemen, think no moro Of myself than |
did before"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-18

The COMMAND OF THE u. s. NAVAL
FORCES. Commodore Shubrick, the high
ly esteemed commander Of the Navy yard
al Washington. on Saturday resigned tho
command Of said yard. preparatory TO To-
king command Of the U. S. Forces in the
Pacific. Commodore Downing 10 now in
charge of The Navy yard at Washington.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-18

GRIM. CoN.-On Friday evening last, a
Mrs. Harris, of Cincinnati, who had been
absent during the day, and was no, expect.
ed home that night, returned suddenly to
her house, and found Mrs. Donald,
son, friend Of the family, occupying her
place beside her husband. Leaving the
house cautiously ,she procured the services
Of a Waterman, and had The guilty couple
arrested before they awoke!-[Roches,er
Adv.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-18

VA mechanic went to the house Of q
farmer to buy some wheat, and inquired
The price. "Do you want it very much2"
inquired all honest negro who had charge
OF the granery. YES" said the mechan.
ic, but why do you ask that ques,ion'"-
"Caus massa say.if you want it very much
the price is one dollar and half; but if
you don't wan, it none at all most, you can
lave it for dollar"