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The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1846-01-22
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4 ISr of letters remaining in the Post Oaics,

4 ISr Of letters remaining in the Post Oaics,
e. at Kalida, January lst, 1916.
Bassfel, Futhey Lawrent Monsieur,
Clark, Samuel Ludlir, James
Canady, William McKisson, John
Grow, James Myers, Daniel
Cowden, William Momea, VIM, or John
Darbyshire, Jesse Mcbride, Rachel
Dinsmore, Andrew Stambangh, INV
Outer r. Shaw, John
Farabee, George Skinner A. A.
Fanger, Anthony Sroufe T. D.
Ewing Milton c. Turner, Adam
Godfrey c. M. Tobert, o
Cillett NJ. M. Treasurer of Putnam
Guyer, Amos County,
Green. franklin Vanmeter, James
Hull Bernart F. Waters, Wesley
Johnson, Benjamin Wichternan Geo. ].
Henderson, William Weker James.
w. RISLEY, P. M.
The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1846-01-22
SENATE.
WEnNEsDAY. Ian. Is. lS46

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 10. lS4o.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES.
Mr.. Kelley, from the committee on Fin.
ance, to which had been referred resolu-
ton of the House relative to the payment Of
delinquent taxes, reported the same back,
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PATENT AGENCY


UENAS G. ROBBINS, Mechanical Ensinser
~ and Agent fos procuring Patents. will prepare
ths Necessary drawings and papers for applicants
fss psssns and transact all other business in the
IirS Of his profession at the Patent Office He can
be consulted on all questions relating to the patent
laws and decisions in the United States Europe.
Persons at distance desirous Of having exsmina-
tions made at the Patent Office, prior y making sp
pIicatisn for patent, may forward (Pos paid, en-
closing fec OF five dolsrs) clear statement Of their
case, when immediate attention will be given to it,
and all the information that could be obtained by
visit Of the applicant in person, promptly communi
Gated
All letters on business must be post paid, and
contain suitable fee, where written opinion is
quired. Office on street, opposite the Patent Of
fee. He has the honor Of referring by permission.
to Hon. Edmund Burke. Com. Of Patsn.s; Hon. H
L. Ellsworth. late Com. Of Patents; H. Knowles
Machinist, Patent Office Judge Crsnch, Washing
ton, d. c.; Hon. r. Choste, Mass, U. 8. Senats;
Hon. w. Allen, Ohio, U. 8. Senate; Hon. J. B,
Bowlin, M. c., Missouri; Hon. Willis Hall, N. Y;
Hon. Robert Smith, M. c., Illinois; Hon. =. Breese.
b, 8. Senate; Hon. ]. H. Relfs. M. c., Missouri
Capt. H. M. Shreeve, Missouri.
aug l0-tf
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DIED..

AT his residence in the State Of Indiana, on
the 25th ultimo, in the 18th year Of his age,
General MARsTIN GREENE CLARK. He was
born in Lunenburgh county, Virginia, on the
18th day Of December, l77l, and was one OF
family of twenty nine brothers and two sis
ters, by the same father and mother. Before
he was 2l years of age he left his native State
and went out west, then wilderness.
Gen. Clark during his lifetime shared much
ofthe confidence and esteem of his fellow-citi
zens, having filed, with honor to himself and
profit TO his country, many stations, both civil
and military, which were always freely confer
red by his countrymen. He served in The cam
paign of Gen. Wayne as private soldier; and
was aid to Gen. Harrison at the sanguinary
battle of Tppecanoe. As Indian agent, also,
Gen. Clark served his country with much ad-
vantage; and was repeatedly member ofboth
branches Of the Legislature Of Indiana. In
1886 he served as Elector on the Wing Elec-
toral ticket of Indiana, and in 1910 was chosen
TO carry the vote Of the State to Washington,
which duty he performed with as much salts
faction as any other Of his life.
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FOR SALE OR LEASE.

OF in square 20. Lots 20, 81, in square 70
IL Lot c in square ITO, this lot is near Genera
Towson's. About 10000 square feet Of ground in
square 23I, this is at the southwest Of tbs
square, corner Of G and l6. Lot 2, in square 257
with frame houses. Lot !, 2, 8, and 4. in square
294, with 4 frame houses. Lots l, 2, "a, 6, 8, q
8, y, and 10, being the whole Of square 800. Par
of lot with neat frame house in square S26 this loi
fronts 33 feet on lth street. Lots | and 2, il
square b, with brick houses Parts Of lots and
10, in square b. Blacksmith, wheelright, and car,
penter shops. Part Of lot l6 in 453, with two brick
houses Lot in reservation d, fronting 43 feet on
Maryland avenue. Lots, 6, and 2, in reservation @
fronting l29 feet on Maryland avenue. Lots 2s
and 20 in square G, with frame houses. Lot "a in
square 534 Lots 2, 3, and l5 in square h35, with
frame houses. Frame house and lot in square
south Of square Sic. Lot 10 in square 562. Loi
rs, &C. ~, 2s, 80, 46 and Az, in square SIS, with
frame buildings. Lot2, in square 6l3.
Also for sale $625 of stock in the Bank of Metro
polis 81 ,360 stock in the Bank Of of Washington;
$l,750 stock in the Potomac Fire Insurance Com
pany of Georgetown; 81 400 stock in the Odd Eel
lows Hall. Enquire at this Office.
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FEMALE IAPPEARANcEs.-We commend the
iellowingto the notice of all our female read
ers, married and unmarried-more especially
10 the marons. II points very truthful mo-
ral-too ruthful, as general thing, 10 be
agreeable
4 see friendship, love, common sense, and
common honesty, sacrificed every hour, to
what is c,ed polIteness. | see women every
day, as tey say, out Of respect TO their hus-
bands, ticked out with better dress, with
better looks, and better humof TO receive stran-
gers, than TO receive husband, persuading
the goos, easy fool, when they give other men
cleane table cloth and better dinner, that
they doit out Of respect for him.
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CAMP MEETING.

ufThe Ebenszer Station, M. e. Church, will
hold Camp Meeting on the grounds of s. b.
Scaggs, esq. short distance from the upper or An
acostia Bridge, which crosses the Eastern Branch Of
the Potomac, to commence on Thursday, 9th Au-
gust. This ground is well known to the public,
and is easy of access by land or water.
Ministers and members Of the M. E. Church, to-
gether with the public generally Of the District Of
Columbia, and the Bladensburg circuit are most
earnestly and afectionatsly invited 10 attend, and to
tent on the ground. aug A-eod
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THE MOTHERS SMILE.
BY Z. A. cARPEETER.

There are clouds that must DER shadow US
There are grieis thai all must know;
There are sorrows that have made US
Feel the tide of human wo;
But the deepest, darkest sorrow,
Though il tear the heart awhile,
Hopes cheering ray may borrow
From mothers welcome smile.
There are days in youth that greet US
With ray TOO bright 10 last;
There are cares of age to meet US
When those sunny days are past
But the past scenes hover Der US,
And give back the heart awhile,
All that memory can restore US
la molher's welcome smile
There are scenes and sunny places
On which memory loves TO dwell; Z
There are many happy faces
Who have known and loved US well;
But mid joy, Or mid detection
There is nothing can beguile--
That can show the fond affection
OF mothsr's welcome smile.
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For the Columbian Fountain.

MEssRs. EDiroRs:--You say in your excel.
lent paper Of Friday, Aug. 7, that you dislike
.tFIBs." So do / and was astonished TO find
in your paper Of the very next day the follow
ing:
"In the South now mosquitoes bill are dried
and sold for toothpicks."
Be candid now, sirs, and tell me, Is not That
fb2 Ii you say, no; then pray tell me
what else itis2
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A young minister in country parish, who
prided himself on speaking the purest Eng
lish, told his servant TO extinguish the candle.
Whats your will, sir 2 said Jenny.
Put the candle said the minister
A few days after when he was entertaining
some friends al dinner, Jenny asked him if she
could ertinguist the cat.
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The Capitol now presents the appearance
Of large ware house, for there are hundreds
Of boxes containing the books of members
scattered about in all directions. II is said that
the amount Of extras which members voted for
themselves is about $500 EACH This is not
sanctioned by the Constitution, and they might
with equal propriety vote themselves suit Of
clothes.
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MATRIMoNY AND Cam

MATRMoNY AND CRME.-The Knicker-
booker says that
Last week young man from Philadelphia
came down in the steamboat Balloon, in order
10 marry beautiful and interesting cousin in
the neighborhood being scarce of funds he
robbed the trunk of an acquaintance on board
the boat on his way down, AT this place the
money was missed and an officer sent for the
hymenial candidate who was leading the love-
y fair one to the altar. He was arrested,
brought before Squire Leonard, and committed
TO New Castle Jail He confessed his guilt
and wept freey--all the effects Of pride and
crime. Beware young men
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NEWS ITE MS.
What is it but Map OF busy life,
Its fluctuations, and its vast concerns p Co,opey
DISTRESSING ACCIDENT.

We are truly panied TO have TO state, that
melancholy accident occurred in our city yes
terdaY, TO an interesting little son of the Rev.
VIM II. Norwood. Whilst looking out of
the third story window Of his fathers house,
John John Norwood, aged about four or FIVE
years, and second son Of the pastor Of ST.
PauPs church, lost his balance and fell TO the
pavement, distance oil about 20 or 80 feet.
The forehead Of the child fell upon the bricks,
which caused fearful conclusion Drs. Cul-
len and Warner, happened near the spot al
the time OF the unfortunate occurrence, and at
once rendered prompt assistance. We fear,
however, from what we have heard, that the
child will not recover. What is also melan
choly 10 relate, the Rev. Mr.. Norwood is now
absent from the city, on tour for the benefit
OF impaired health. Mrs. Norwood, the mo-
ther of the little sufferer, was in the room
from which her SON fell, at the time of the sad
accident. She did not discover the danger
he was in until after it was too late 10 rescue
him.
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One of Randolph's negroes who was l03
years old accompanied his brethren out to the
place appointed for their settlement. He was
in good spirit up to The time when he learned
they would not be permitted 10 remain. He
then died suddenly of grief. and disappoint-
ment.
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WONDERFUL PHENohEroN An English
paper remarks that wonderful phenomenon
occurred recently on the Brighton railway
A gentleman and lady were sitting opposite
each other, the lady having piece OF court
plaster on her lip. On emerging from one OF
the dark tunnels, marvellous 10 relate, the
court plaster was observed 10 have passed
to the genIeman's lips.
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A young man who upon the strength Of a
promise made before the election, has been
waiting here some months for an office, has at
last got place in the cars on his way home
again. Had he remained at his business, Ire
would have saved some hundreds Of dollars
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SELECTED SCRAPS.

A GOLD PEN.--The witty editor OF the
Chronotype says:
'We are politely requested to accept gold
pen which comes by mail from the manuiac-
lurers Josiah Hayden & Co., Haydenville,
Mass. We do so with our best bow. We are
a fortunate editor. Hencelorh our course is
gilded and.smooth, having got rid..of the villal-
nous steel, which is always inclined TO stab.
We are resolved to conform ourselves, as far
as our nature admits, TO this new circum-
stance.
ala ha ! for poverty how odd
pen with diamond pointed nib y
Well stocked with truth, with kindness shod
Twill 20 the leaders strong and glib,
And never prick the wholesome skin,
Unless immoderately thin."'
We would not be displeased at such re-
cept by mail, even at our own expense.-Ed
ltors Of the Farmer and Mechanic.
s-Y~~~~~v---~-----~-~-
FANcy.-Variety is the spice of llle-a WI
dow always chooses second husband as much
unlike her first as possible.
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We believe that The manufacturers OF starch
in the District have determined on short res
pite. The fact is, the tide has been so high
during the late hot weather, that the sntace
has been entirely inundated, and consequently
the article has not been in such demand as
formerly.
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n Curiosity IN its ioay.-We have IN our
possession ear OF green corn, in the form OF
persons hand, one part representing the
wrist the other resembling thumb and four
fingers. This curiosity grew in the garden OF
Mr.. +. Childs, of this city, who was KIND
enough TO make us present Of it.
Rich. Repub.
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A lady Who was suffering under slight in
disposition told, her husband that it was
with the umost difficulty she could breathe,
and the eff1rl distressed her exceedingly.
i wouldn't try my DEAR soothingls respon
ed the knt husband, nobody wants you to-,
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Something 'Ne,o Under The Sm'-We knew
one recent instance in which Mr. Beard so ad-
miraby drew the Photographic portrait Of a
beautiful lady, that strange as it may appear
her husband absolutely preferred it to the or-
ginal.
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HAVANA MURDER.-The collector of excise
at Havana, while sitting lately in an entry near
door with two other gentleman, was killed
by fellow who cody walked in and stabbed
him, and walked out again. The assassin had
not been taken.
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A countyman was shown Gainsborough's 8
celebrated picture Of the pigs.
To be sure,' said he, they be deadly like
pigs; but there is one fault; nobody ever saw
three pigs hedng together, but one on 'em had
a foot in the trough
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-It is said that the Treasury notes authorized
by the late law, are for The present TO be with
held from circulation, under an impression
that a speedy Termination Of the war will Ien-
der them unnecessary
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I1 Grand Division 8. of Tan adjourned
meeting of the Grand Division will be held (this)
Monday evening, at % o'clock, P. M. Members
respectfully requested to attend at the Hall, cor
ner Of 18th street and Pennsylvania avenue.
August II, l845 z. X. OPFUTr G. 8.
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OTThe carriers for Georgetown and the city
west Of l4th street, not auharzed TO receive the
money for the Fountain they are only to carry the
paper II any OF the subscribers fail to get the paper
they win please let il be known. Our proper au-
thorized collector will call the first Saturday IN
every month and collect the amount due.
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CARRIERS.

g5- Carriers are wanted for this paper. Any
one who will take route, shall have them for
62 2 cents per hundred copies, paid for al
this office We feel confident that this affords
fine opportunity for any person out of EN-
ployment.
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MARRIED

AT Carlisle, Pa, on Saturday, the 9th inst,
by Rev. ]. McClintock, Prof. SPENCER E..
BAIRD, of Dickinson College, TO MARY HELEN,
daughter OF Colonel s. Churchill, Inspector
General u. s. Army.
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The Manufacturers al the Laurel Factory are
dischargng their hands, because they will not
work for 65 cents per day They formerly re-
ceived 873 cents.
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The health of the President is said to be very
feeble. He is advised 10 take an excursion 10
10 the country TO recreate.
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The Laurensville, N. c. Herald, Of the 9th
ult., announce the decease of DIR. N. v. Bay
ley, the senior editor and proprietor Of that
paper, in the 24lh year of his age. On the
afternoon Of the 22d ult, the deceased seated
himself in his buggy TO take ride, and whilst
IN the act OF leaping from the vehicle, he was
thrown with much violence against brick
wall, causing concussion Of the brain,
which terminated in his death.
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Letters from the recruiting officers state that
there is very great difficulty in inducing sail
ors TO enter the service, SO much do they
dread the prospect of the yellow fever
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On Tuesday nextthe Anacoslia Fire Com.
pany will make an Excursion down the river.
We understand that this is Temperance
Company.
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The New Orleans Commercial Times, Of
the 3lst ult., says that Mr.. Williams, Bah
list Clergyman, was knocked down and robbed
Of $500, just after arriving from Mobile. The
robbers fled, but were arrested The mex:
day, some friends Of theirs charged Mr.. Will
liams with drawing a pistol on the robbers
whereupon the latter were admitted to bail, and
MIR. W., consigned to prison, friendless and
without money.
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Go- In our paper Of Saturday, we stated that
Mr.. Walker, the Secretary of the Treasury,
had gone TO Tennessee. This was Incorrect
he has not gone.
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SUICIDE OF CIRcUs CLowN-The Dav-
export Iowa Gazette, of the 23d ult, states
that Joe Cleaveau of the circus, cut his throat
a few days since at Iowa city, while suffer-
ing from deirium tremens.
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DRUNKARDs FORBID TO MARRY.-The. Gov
ernor of Valdez, in Germany, has prohibited
the issuing Of marriage licenses TO persons Of
intemperate habits.
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"Mr. B. did you say, or did you not say,
what said you said, because G. said that you
said you never did say what said you said.
Now if you did say that you did not say what
said you said, then what the d did you
say.o
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TERRIBLE CONFLICT AND LOSS OF LIFE
W. are informed that the beautiful town of
Hopkington was disturbed yesterday afternoon,
by one of the most brutal fights which ever
took place. It seems that the parties were
neighbors, and had been on friendly terms
for a number Of years; but accidentally meet
ing in whortleberry pasture, the assaant.
who had a stout and robust frame, without
the least apparent provocaton attacked his
neghbor, and so close and fierce was the con
test that both parties used their teeth. During
the fight, which lasted about twenty minutes,
the weaker party had his shoulder broken, and
was left for dead on the spot. The almost
llfeless body was carried home and ceased to
live in about an hour. Ii is proper, however,
to add, that notwithstanding this quarrel, the
deceased had always sustained good char
acter, and was considered very excellent
dog.-Boston Traveller.
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Owing 10 the hurried manner in which the
Smithsonian bill was passed, it is said il will
be imperative, owing to defect in some of
the details.
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THE NTAIN.
MONDAY MoRNING, AUG. II, Is46.

a1. The Columbian Fountain has nearly, il not
paper published here; We believe its circulation
among the citizens themselves is wider than any 9TH
er city paper. Advertisers would do well TO keep
this an mind. ...-~-4f. If.
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MEDICAL CARD.

nR. ALFRED H. LEE tenders his professiona
~ services to the citizens Of Washington and its
vicinity. Office corner Pa. avsuus and 7lh street,
formerly the dagursotype rooms
July lS-3m'
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ours,
ToUcHsToNE


Has "Touchstone" ever been in the swamps
of Mississippi or Louisiana? We doubt it,
or if he has been, he must have escaped an
introduction TO the staple commodity Of those
regions. We do not speak positively as TO the
size and length of the bills, butjudging Of the
effect, they must be pretty considerable sized
animals. AS TO the fibbing-excuse us, if you
please The article found its way into the Foun-
tain as all other scissorngs do, of the truth
or falsehood Of which, we are, in the nature
of things, ignorant. Our private opinion, how
ever, is. that the story is a pretty tall one We
did not intend though to have expressed ii thus
publicly, but for the letter Of 'Touchstone."
When we read it, gentleman was present
from Galveston, Texas, upon whom we called
for information relative to the authenticity Of
the "item." He observed. that mosquitoes
bills were much longer in the South then they
are here, (and he ought to know, for we pre-
sumo he has felt li,lle tickling from them oc-
casionaly) and also, that they were much less
poisonous.
They are large enough here, that's certain.
We are harrassed enough with "bills" of an
other nature, much less bills Of animal ma
ture.
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CASTING Our DEvILs.-The following sto.
ry is credited TO French paper:
Last January, rich hypochondriac, in the
north OF France, was persuaded by his friends
that he was bewilched; and, repairing 10 his
physician, announced that he had seen seven
devils.
Only seven, said the doctor.
But seven
The man of medicine, seeing that his pa
tents malady was mental, went through with
formal examination, and promised to cure
him in seven days, driving one demon from
his body every morning at2O francs each, with
the exception OF the last, 10 overcome whose
obstinate tenacity it was worth forty francs.
The hypochondriac consented, and the next
day was subjected to the action OF machine,
novel and formidable in appearance to him,
and received severe electric shock. He
shrieked aloud the doctor said coldly,
'One has departed
The same operation had been performed six
successive days; and when the seventh came,
the patient was warned 10 summon all his
courage for a contest with the chief Of the
band, whose resistance would be tremendous.
The doctor then proceeded TO give him shock
which laid him sprawling on the floor. Gaily
recovering himself,
Il am curedp he exclaimed, paid the price
agreed upon, and went his way.
MoRAL.-'Answer fool according to his
folly
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If you meet with large paper that studi
ously neglects respectable penny journal,
be assured that it is from the fear that its
readers will compare their relative merits and
prices.-Albany Knckerbocker.
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Mr.. Pickens Of s. c. is still in the city. The
impression that he will have the mission TO
England gains ground.
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BUSINESS STAND-A Frenchman being about
TO remove his shop, the landlord asked the rea-
son, stating, at the time, that it was considered
very good stand for business. He replied
with shrug Of the shoulders:
'Oh yes, he's very good stand for de busi-
ness; by gar, me stand all day, for nobody
come TO make me novel