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Books, sc.


PubhshsTs Of BroVns Gramnlars, NiiO York Readers,
Sc, hare a Ueyy large assortment Of School, Medical
and Miscellaneous Books Merchants, Colleges, Dis
triet Schools and Toson Library Companies furnished
al loo prices.
SAMUEL S. & WILLIAM WOOD, 26l Pearl
street.
Importer Of German, French and all foreign books oy
Colleges public and priUais Libraries, &c. Single
books imported 10 order. Publisher Of Homeopathic
BOoks-hnpOrter and Dealer in Homeopathic .usdi-
eines.
WIN. RADDE, No. 322 Broadway.
Importers Of English and French Stationery, and
ufaetwsrs Of account Books Manifold Letter Writers,
Croion Ink, &c. A large assortment Of cheap .4e-
count Books, suitable for Southern and Western
trade.
FRANCIS & LoUTREL, n Maiden Lane.
Lewis Francis. Cyrus III. Loutrel.
Importers Of French and English, Fancy and Staple
stationery
RICH q LOUTREL, 81 William street.
English and French Tissue and Writing Papers,
Sealing Wax, Waters, Steel Pens, Parchment,
Inks, Fluids, &c, Screw and Lever Copying
Presses, Of every variety.
Manufacturers Of Account Books for the trade.
Rpers Of every description at the manufacturers
pfices. Domestic Stationery on commission.
James V. Rich. w. M. Loutrel.
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NEW YORK ADVERTISEMENTS.
M 10 ak

DACKETS for HAVRE.-SecOnd Line.
IL Sail from New York on the LIST, and from
Hayre on the 10th Of each month during the year,
and in the following rotation;
..| FROM NEW YORK.
Ship Utica, Hewett lat January, May, and September
Ship ST. Nicholas Pe LIST February June and October
ship Oneida, Funk LIST March, July, and November
ship Baltimore, Johnson, LIST April August, and Dec
FROM HAyRE
Ship Utica, Hewitt 10Th February june and October
Ship ST. Nicholas. Pel, 10th March July, and November
ship Oneida, Funk, 10th April, August and December
Ship Baltimore Johnson 10Th May September, and Jan
They are all vessels Of the first class, and with
ample and commodious accommodations for passen,
gers Goods sent the agents will be forwarded free
from other charges than the expenses that may be
actually paid upon them.
The price Of cabin passage is 500, exclusive Of
wines and liquors.
BOYD & HINCKEN, Agents,
9Tontne buildings, Wall street, New York.
March 2-ly
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To Dentists.

JOHN d. CHEVALIER, 1S4 Broadway, estab-
lished 1892, has for fourteen years devoted his
whole attention to the manufacture of Dental In.
struments; and has always large stock on hand.
For the superiority Of his Instruments he refers
to any Dentist Of seven years. practice in the
Union. Gentlemen desiring Catalogue, and
list of Prices, will have one forwarded to them by
sending their address, postpaid
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r ANCASTER, Pa. RIFLES, PISTOLS
IL RIFLSE- ARRELS, &C.-The subscl

Der at Lancaster, Pa, extensively engaged manu-
featuring rifles, pistols northwest short guns and
powder horns for the Indian trade. Also rifles pistols;
powder horns, double triggers, rifle
wpers, &c, for the south and southwestern trade.
They are sold at the lowest price, and all articles
warranted to sustain the reputation this place has
long since attained in its manufacture of rifles.
Orders promptly attended to.
HENRY Z. LEMAN,
March adv Lancaster, Pa.
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Trunks a. Carpet Bags.

PETERS, HORTON, & CO., manufacturers and
wholesale dealers Repositories No. 90 Maiden
Lane, New York, and corner Of Canal and Maya
zine streets, New Orleans.
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M M &

TOHN HERDMAN Il CO., United States
j and Great Britain and Ireland, old es-
tablished Emigrant once, 81 South street,
New York.
HERDMAN, KEENAN, & CO., Liverpool.
Passage TO and from Great Britain and Ireland (va
LiverpooD by the Old Black Ball Line, or any Of
the regular packet-ships sailing every five days.
The subscribers in calling the attention of old
countrymen and the public generally to their uR-
equalled arrangements for bringing out passengers
from the old country, beg to state that the business
of the house at Liverpool will be conducted by its
branch. .
Those sending for their friends will at once see
the great importance Of this arrangement as it will
preclude an unnecessary delay of the emigrant.
The ships employed in this line are well known to
be the first and largest class, commanded by OF
experience; and they sail every FIVE days. offer
every facility that can be furnished. With those
superior arrangements the subscribers look forward
for continuation of that patronage which has been
80 literally extended to them for so many years
past. In case any of those engaged do not embark,
the passage money will be refunded as customary.
For further particulars apply By Letter. postpaid
81 South street, New York.
HERDMAN, KEENAN, & CO.,
.... Liverpool.
MIR. THOMAS FITNAM, saddle and harness
maker, on 9Th street, three doors north of Pennsy-
yania avenue is the agent of this house for the CITY
OF WAsHNGroN, D. c., who will attend to the
transaction of all business in their line, when re-
quired to do so.
N B-Drafts for any amount can as usual be
Furnished payable all the principal banking nstitu-
tons throughout the United Kingdom, on spplica-
ton as above.
March l4-1y
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JOHN BINNS

Is commissioner for the following States:
Maine Maryland Louisiana
Vermont Virginia Missouri
Massachusetts, North Carolina Tennessee
Rhode Island South Carolina Kentucky
Connecticut Georgia Ohio
Delaware Alabama Michigan
and Iowa.
His Office is No. Il6 Walnut street, Philadelphia.
Commissions, &c, promptly and faithfully exc
cuted
Aug 6-1aw2m
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Glass, China, and Queensware.

Importer, and Dealers IN French and English China,
Glass, EutheHncare, Looking Glasses, Clocks, and
Britannia Ware.
RICHARD +. HAVlLAND, No. 80 Maiden
Lane, between Pearl and William streets. Mer-
chants, Hotels, and Vessels supplied on the best
terms.
Importer and Wholesale Dealer in Euthen,care China
and Glass.
F. w. oGSBURY, Sc Courtlandt street, between
Washington and Greenwich streets.
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stoves, Bells, &C.

assortment Of the parious Patterns notr used on
hand; among iohieh Is .ftooods celebrated Empire
Cook Stoves, Cauldrons, Sugar NIL, and Kettles,
Church, Factory, aud Steamboat Bells, Of all Sizes
HlCkOk g. CO., 229 Water Street.
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window Shades.
kelly g. Ri

kelly & RIKER, l3l Chatham ST., manufactu.
rers and importers Of Shades and Mountings exclu-
sively. Dealers can save from 10 to 80 per cent.
10y calling as above, which is the only manufac-
tory Of any extent in the United States.
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Prints only--spring styles, 1915.
r 4 nm "A rnAar sfpo 4,

r ZEE a. BREWSTER, "A, Cedar street,
- beg leave to inform dealers in dry goods, that
they have received, and are now exhibiting at the
warehouse exclusively for printed calicoes, 500
cases, comprising all the new spring styles of
British, French, and American Manu-
features;
which, in addition to their usual stock, renders their
assortment one Of the most beautiful and attractive
in the city and having just been purchased for cash
and short credit, are offered by the piece package
on the same terms, at and below manufacturers
prices.
Catalogues Of prices, corrected daily, are placed
in the hands Of buyers.
Purchasers will inform themselves Of the state OF
the market, and be well repaid for an examination,
even ifthey do not purchase.
New York, April lily
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Canton Tea Company.

THE NEW YORK CANTON TEA COMPA-
NY, at lbs Chatham Street and 1863 Greenwich
Street, is the Oldest exclusive Tea Establishment
in America. Merchants and others wishing to
contract for the sale of our superior Packed Teas
must apply immediately-if by mail, prepaid.
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ID oGERs,s superior knives, CIV.

III Fischer, importer of fancy stationery, &C.,
has recently received per ship Independence direct
from the celebrated manufacturers, Messrs. Joseph
Rogers & Sons, an extensive assortment Of their
knives, of |, 9, 3, and blades, in pearl and stag
handles, large portion Of which their very best
four-bladed knives, so well known as the Congress
pattern. Also, a good assortment Of their best
mathematical instruments razors, and razor strops,
ofvarious patterns, which are superior to any 9th
ers in the country All may be had at Statoners'
Hall, wholesale and retail.
Aug
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Nankin Tea Company.

THE NANKIN TEA COMPANY, No. $50
Pearl street, Dealers in pure and fragrant Teas.
Country Merchants, Heads of Families, and all
large Consumers, are invited to examine their
stock.
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salamander So fes.

Rich & Cos Patent Improved Saiamander Sqfss, Dou-
bic and Single, wGTanted free from danpness, as ,osll
as reproof-an improvement upon WIider's Patent.
For sale By
A. s. MARVIN, agent for the manufacturer, 1881
Water street.
Also by Isaac Bridge, New Orleans.
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JAMES p. TUSTIN offers his services to his
u friends in the District or elsewhere Collect
or, Copyist, and Agent Communications address
ed to the advertiser at Washington, (post paid, will
meet with prompt attention. Residence 9th street.
Immediately in the rear Of the Patent Office
May IS-3taw6m Col Foun.l
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Stained Glass.

Stained Glass and Metal Sash Work Of every descrp-
tios made TO order Designs taom the Country faith
fully and promptly sxecuied, and Warranted 10 gipt
satsfaeti0n.
CARSE 81 READ, Spruce Street.
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window shade Depot.

BARToL & DE MAUNY, manufacturers and
importers No. Spruce st. Shades of all de-
scnptions, kinds, and sizes, so per cent. cheaper
than can be bought at any other place. Trim.
mings at manufacturer prices. Signs, Banners,
and Interior Decorations done in style not to be
surpassed
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Merchants TaiIOrs.
JOHNSON. /

JOHNSON, LANPHIER & HASCY, Merchant
Taiors, have opened their splendid new store,
No. 203 Broadway, Sd door above the Franklin
House, where will always be found choice Sc
lection of Piece Goods, ready made Garments
and Gentemens Furnishing articles of the latest
importations.
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STEAM BETWEEN NEW YORK AND
LIVERPOOL.

FuIt 20 IIFtIPUOIi PCT OI1ut "V0IOIHj EIVUi "IIu
s. stewards fees.
Fare per Great Britain, according TO the size and
position of the state-rooms, plans of which may be
seen at any Of the agencies.
For freight or passage, or other information, APP
ply in New York, TO -- $1,000
RICH'D IRWIN,
SO Front st.
New York-March 23-d9m
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Fancy SOAPS and Perfumery.

The only GENUINE WALNUT OIL MILITIA
RY SHAVING SOAP, manufactured by VIM.
JOHNSON late Johnson, Vroom'& Fowler,
with every description Of Fancy Soaps and Per
fumery, al the steam soap works, 81 Courtandt
street, cheaper than any house In the United
States.
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.LUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.

v Lot No. 10, in square 456, forty feet front by
one hundred feet deep, with two-story brick
house, now under rent, handsomely located on F
street, near the corner Of 9Th street, south side.
Terms accommodating.
Aug. A-3taw3wif ]. p. PEPPER,
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Umbrellas, parasoIs. and Shades

Manufacturer and Dealer in Umbrellas, ParasOls, anc
Sun Shades, Umbrella furniture, cloths, &c.
Il large assortment aicagS on hand.
GEORGE J. BYRD, $50 Pearl street, nearly op
posite Cedar.
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M ~ 80

1850 8K ANK
NEW YORK and HAvRE Union Line
IN Of Packets sail from New York on the 9Th,
l6 h. and gath, and from Havre on the lst 9Th, and
oath of each month during the year, and in the fol-
lowngr citation:
FROM NEW YORK.
ship Albany, Crawford, sth January, May, and Sept.
ship silvie de Grasse, Rich, 10th jan May and Sept
shin Louis Philippe, Casttof, Gath Jan, May and Sept
Ship Duchess d0rleans Richardson 9Th February June
ship Burgundy, Walton 10th Feb, June, and October
ship Iowa, Lines, oath February, June, and October
New ship eth March, July, and November.
Ship sully Edgar gath March, July, and November.
ship Argo, Anthony, sth April August, and December.
shin Zurich Thompson, 10Th April, August, and Dec
shin Francis l. Whedon, oath April, August, and Dec
FROM HAvRK.
shin Albany Crawford oath February, June, and Oct.
shin sjlyje lie Grasse Rich, LIST March, July and Nov
ship Louis Philippe Cssttof sh March, July and Nov
shin Duchess Orleans, Richardson, gath March, July
sndNovsmber. =,
ship Iowa Lines sth April, August and December
Nav ship oath April, August, and December.
shin Iavre Alnsworth LIST January, May and Sept
Ship sully, Edgar, 9Th January, May and september
shin Argo Anthony, oath January May and september
chin Zurich, Thompson, LIST February June and Oct
ship Francis whedon, sth February, June, and Oct
For passage in the cabin, fixed at 800.
ARMY to FOX a. LIVINGSTON,
% Broad street. or
WIN. wHITLOCK,
4e South street, New rsrk.
March j6-dly
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Umbrellas, Parasols, Canes, whalebone,

CALKINS & BARROW, % Maiden Lane, cor
ner Of Nassau ST., mandatory and wholesale
warehouse Of Umbrellas, Parasols, Parasolettes,
Sun Shades, Walking Canes, Whalebone, Um-
brella Silks, Gnghams Furniture, &c. Dealers
from all parts Of the country are invited to call.
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VIM. RADDE, No. 800 Broadway.
PLAYING and visiting Cards.

Manufacture Of Playing, Vsiiing, and Business
Cards, Quilts, Sc.
GEORGE COOK, II Fulton street
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RAHAMEs History OF the United
~ states of North America, from the plan.
iaIon OF the British colonies I'LL their assumption OF
national lndependence--complete in two volumes
new edition, enlarged and amended.
r. TAYLOR.
August 90.
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Britannia Ware.


Manufacturer Of Plain, Japannsd, and Pianished Tin
Ware, and Dealer In Britannia Ware, Coffee Mills,
&c. Also, Importer Of Planishsd and Block Tin
Ware, Metal Sauce Pans, Tea Kettles, Enameiled
Ware, &c.
P. B. CLARK, 10 Platt street.
Manufacturers and Dealers in Britannia Ware, Plain
and Japanned Tin Ware, Cone and Globe Lanterns,
Tea 7iays Fry Pans, Sauce Pans, Shopel, and
longs Coffee Mills, Spoons, Iron Wire, Ripets, ket-
tie Ears, &c. Importers Of Block Tin and Pianished
Ware.
BENHAM, JOHNSON, & CO. 272I Pearl street,
near Fulton.
Darius Benham, G. w. johnson, M. R. Whitney
Manufacturer and Wholesale Dealer in Plain and
Japanned Ware, Timers Tools and Machines. I'M
porter Of Block Tin and Planished Wares, &c.
EDWARD CARTER, (of the late firm of Lock &
Carter,) No. 81 Fulton ST., between Water and
Front.
Manufacture Of Plain and Japa,ned Tin Ware, and
Importer Of Hardtoare, Block Tin, and Pianished
Ware.
N. E. JAMES, % Cliff ST., between Fulton and
John.
Shirt, Stock, and Hosiery Warehouse.
E. STONE g. GREACEN, I07 William st., corn
er Of John and 66 John, have been for the last
IA years in the Gentlemen's furnishing business,
and have large stock manufactured and selected
by themselves of Shirts, Bosoms, Collars, Stocks,
Ties, Scarfs, Cravats, Understands, Drawers,
Hosiery, Suspenders, Gloves, &c. Merchants
and Merchant Talors can here select from large
stock articles that cannot fail to please them both
in quality and price.
Importers, Manufacturers, and Wholesale Dealers in
all descriptions Of Gentlemen's Hosiery, Stocks,
Crapats, Scarts Shirts, Collars, Bosoms, Suspend
ers, Clones, Caps, &c.
JOHN M. DAVIES JONES, LOG William st.,
s. E. corner of John.
Importers, Manufacturers, and Wholesale Dealers in
Linen and Cotton Shirts, 'Undershirts, Dra,oers,
Hosiery, Scarts, Stocks, Crapats Collars, Bosoms,
DC.
JOHN P. wAKEMAN & CO., rs Maiden Lane,
and Liberty street.
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Lives insured ...........T
MORRIS ROBINSON, President.
SAMUEL HANNAY, Secretary.
MMTURN Posr, M. d., Physician, 504, Broadway
GEORGE G. THOMAS,
Aug 8 Agent for Washington city.
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NORRIS ROBINSON, President.
SAMUEL HANNAY, Secretary.
MrNruRN Posr, M. D., Physician to the compa-
ny, 594 Broadway.
Mutual Life Insurance Company OF New
YOrk.-GE ORG Z c. TIL M AS, agent for
Washington City, Office opposite the Patent Office,
residence at the United States Hotel. Mich l4-Iy
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July REPORT of the Mutual Life In
y surance Company of New York, No. Sc Wall
street.
This institution during the month of July issued
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NEW YORK ADVERTISEMENTS.
NEW YORK FALL TRADE, 1916.
TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS.

TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS.
THERE can be no doubt but that the city OF
IL New York is the most advantageous market
in the United States for the purchase OF country
supplies.
Its connected by water communication and rail-
roads with all the States in the Union Il receives
the largest importations from abroad, contains the
largest stocks of goods and is the great depot OF
American manufacturers, and prices are less, and
credits more liberal.
Persons disposed to purchase, will lind 1t to their
advantage 10 call on the following houses:
Dry Goods.
Jobbsr Of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, Zephyr WOrS-
ted, Canvass, Gloves, Ribands, Laess, &c.
ID. s. TURNER, 60 William ST., between Cedar
and Pine.
Importers Of Berlin Zephyr WOrstsd, Patterns, Can
pass Floss, Six, Chenille, Purse TOia, Oiled SIX,
Paris Fancy articles, Gimps, Ffingss Tasssls, &c.
KoLSAAT BROTHERS, AZ John ST., and 3S7
Broadway.
Berlin Zephyr and Tapisssris Wasisd, Patterns, Can
pass, Chenille, Floss and Purse Silks, Frnges,
Gimps, Cords and TasssL, Steel Trimmings, Beads,
and large assortment Of French Fancy articles for
sale by
Broadway.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

Grand consolidated lottery, class No. "a, to be
drawn on Saturday, August 29th, 1886, at Whining
ton, Delaware. 70 numbers, IL drawn
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Cash Cloth store.

KNoEPFEL, GREGORY, & FooTE, 80 John
st., up stairs, between Nassau and William, I'M
porters and Dealers in French, German, and
English Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings, Taylors'
Trimmings, &c.
Dry Goods Merchants and Tailors visiting the ei-
~ ofNew York are respectfully invited TO exam
Inc our stock.
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~ Remember, in purchasing by the package,
& salways give in three tickets.
We have every day lotteries from 81 to 800, and
when remittance is made to us, large or small, we
will always invest in the popular lotteries on
hand. The drawings sent, when requested, to oil
who order from The cash for all capitals can be
had, usual, at sight On all letters enclosing cash,
or prize tickets the postageneed not be paid. The
tickets IN the above lotteries are received, and all
orders addressed to us will meet the most prompt
and confidential attention. Address
ID. PAINE g. CO., Managers,
Richmond, Va
AUGUST III
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straw GOOus-
Manufacture and Dealer IN StraO Goods, Palm Lsat
Hats, artificial FiOsesrs, &c:
ELI c. BLAKE, % John street, up stairs.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-06-04

1t. My threatenings were not without effect AZ
ter weeping and protesting her innocence and weep.
ing and again protesting my threatenings seemed
to alarm her, and falling upon her knees she SAID
"Father, d,d take the APPLE"
Never shall | forget that moment. NV child
confessed that she was liar, in my presence!
SURPRISING my emotion, ! retired and Mary
rising from her position ran to her mother, and in
paroxysm OF grief cried out
Smother, | did not take the apple. But father
has made me tell hin that he did"
Here was a new aspect of affairs Lie multipli-
ed upon lie. Could it be possible NY dear Ma
rN who had never been known to dereive us so
atecticnate-so gentle-so truthful in all the past
could it be possible that she was confirmed IL
ar! Necessity was stronger than the tenderness
of the father | chastised her for the first time in
my life severely, severely chassed her! 1t al
most broke her heart-a and may add, it almost
broke mine also.
Yet Mary was innocent! After events proved
that the negro was the thief. She had coniured up
the story OF the garnet, knowing that Mary would
not deny having been there, and to make the cir
cumstances strong against her, had strewn ample
rInds upon the floor. | never think of the event
without tears. But it has taught me a useful les
son, and that Is never to threaten child into a lie
when it may be he is telling the truth. The only
lie ] ever knew Mary to tell me, | myself forced
upon her by threatenings. 1t has also fixed in INV
mind the determination to employ no servant in INV
family, when can possibly do without.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-06-04
THE WIFE IN A RAG.

LESSON ron MARRIED FOLKS.
Involved in gloomy thoughts, swain
Was sauntoring DER a sun-hright plains
False delicocy had made his mind,
For earthly blessings TOO refined
lie thought himself lorcdoomod 10 know,
Disgust IN all things here below;
And chefamQng the woes of life
lie felt, or thought he felt, his ,citc;
Her faults, 'twerc hard to say or sing;
nut still she was not quite the thing.
Would fate permit to choose again
oh double grief, the wish is vain
" Not so," quoth Juve. in accents soft,
And bore the murmurer alUit-
" There, see those bags-now suit your wishes,
They hold not wind, as erst Ulysses,
But women, sir--besides thew show.
The qualities of all below
Now stand not there mere beholder,
But lift them freely to your shoulder
That which most cOmmOdiously fits,
Aud to your back the neatcst sits,
Will sure contain the maid, who best
or all the earth, can make you best.n
lie bowed-the pleasing task begun,
And weighed them careful, one by QUE
This was too hoavy-that too light
And none were yet exactly right,
And snug and easy. But at length
lie finds one suited to his strength
He shoulders tive got it, Jove
IT fits me noater than a glove;
In weight exactly too--not u hair
Dchcient--no, nor one to spare:
Grant me, great king but such n wife,
And Pm completely blost for lifo"
"'Its yours" said Joye-" Unrip the binding,
And let us see the lucky fnding.''
'1was done-and wonderful to show.
Cat popped his o'on dear 'oVe, below.
MORAL.
Shame burn thy checks, rreposterous elf!
Who made thee wretched, but thyself?
Know henceiorih this, a truthful ndage,
Inc faults in thee, ana not thy baggage!