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ITO DRUGGISTS AND WHOLESALE
u DEALERS.-UNITED STATES DEPOT OLE

ITO DRUGGISTS AND WHOLESALE
il DEALERS.-UNITED STATES DEPOT OF
POPULAR MEDICINES.-The sole and general
Agencies for the sale of all Genuine and most pop
ular Medicines, has been appointed, and invested
by the various propretors, in the hands Of r. w.
DYoTT & Sons, of the COLUMBIAN COLLEGE, No.
l32 North Second street, Philadelphia for the con
VenIenee and express purpose of supplying all
wholesale purchasers at one particular point.
% Dr. T. w Dyott Sons, have made such
arrangements with the proprctors of the most pop
ular medicines now in use, as to enable them to
furnish druggists and wholesale dealers, on much
more advantageous terms than they can in general
be procured from the proprietors themselves. And
as no sophisticated preparations kept or sold at
this establishment, there is risk of getting Coun
terle't articles, with which the country now a
bounds
The attention of the pubic is solicited TO call at
the Fountain Head as above where is kept for sale,
and may be examined, the most extensive and gen
eral assortment of Proprietary articles of Medi
cines, to be found in the United States.
For the convenience of those who ID may not be
convenient TO apply at the above establishment,
we have established SPECIAL DBsoTs in the following
cities where the most of the articles contained in
our general catalogue are to be found.
RICHMOND, Va, at the store Of A. Duval &
Co. 147 Main street
WASHINGTON, d. c., at the store of Robert
Farnham, corner Of Eleventh street nd Penn Az
BALTIMORE, Md, at the store of S. S. Hance,
10 los Baltimore street.
NEW YORK, No. l2S Maiden Lane.
ALBANY, ". Y, No. 50 State street.
BOSTON, Mass, No. Water street
All Of whom supplied from the Columbian
College and Fountain Head Of
Oct r. w. DEOTT & SONS.
NOR THE LADIESLMUFFS MUFFsi!
n MUFFSi!! The Ladies invited to call at
my Store and examine a lot os beautiful MUFFS,
just opened, consisting of variety both ofquality
and prices. r. BELL,
Noy5 High street. Portsmouth.
SUPERIOR BOTTLE CORKS.-3O grocc
- superior BOTTLE CORKS Just received and
for sale at the Drug Store, High street, 9Th door be-
low Middle.
ADg16 CHAs II HEJNITsH. Agent
old RYE WHISKEY.--S0 bbls Old Rye
~ Whiskey, for sale consignment, and can be
sold low. (Aug 21) J. WILLS.
A MEXICAN FORM BOOK containing lc-
N galv approved presidents FOR arguments, ar
bitrstiouB, assignments, bonds, bills of exchange,
promissary notes, conveyaucine, letters Of attor-
ncy, partnerships, receipts, releases, transfers,
Wills deeds in trust and other matters of import
ancc with index to the whole The above val
pablo book for sale by
Noy.1l w. II II. HODGES co.
TTXTRA SUPERIOR.--90 Butts ''M. Lang
II horne Sons" SON cured No. Tobacco, pu'
up expressly for this market, and cost $40 % IN
the leaf. Just received apd for sale by
I"ty7 JOSIAH WILLS
DOCKET CUTLERY W. have just opened
u beautiful assortment If Rogers, Wosien-
holn's and Marshes & Shepherds POCKET CUT
LERY, which We arc selling remarkably low.
Nov " " HODGES 60
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AMES III. HALL, Manufacturer of Russia
and American Sheet Iron, Brass, Tin, Zinc,
&c &c, respectfully informs his friends and the
dublic generally, that he is prepared to exc
cute all orders in any of the above branches with
neatncss and despatch. He has just received
supply of Roofing Tin, and Russia and American
Sheet Iron: Persons who may want Roofs or Gut
ters laid, Stove Pipes, &c. will please give him
call, as he is satisfied that he and will do.
any work in his line of business cheap as can be
done either in this place or in Norfolk
lie has on hand an assortment of Parlor, Cham
Der, and Office Stoves Paror and Chamber Crates,
with all the fixtures complete which he will dispose
of very low. Also general assortment of Hard
ware, consisting in part of the following articles,
viz:
Polished Steel and Brass Head Shovel and longs
Jamb Hooks and Cinder Shoves,
Table and Desert Knives and Forks, IA Variety
Scissors, Shears, Pen and Pocket Knives,
Tea Trays and Walters,
Candlesticks, Shutters and TTays
Sad Irons, Waffle Irons, Hair and Wire Selves
Britannia and Japaned Spittoons,
Brttania Tea and Table Spoons
Soup Ladies, &C., sc.
Together with general assortment OF Hollow
Ware, such as Ovens, Spiders, Pots Kettles &c.
A great variety of Tin Ware, &c, all of which will
be sold for Cash.
Those in want of any of the above articles will
please call at his Establishment West side Craw-
ford street, opposite the Market House.
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DLUSH .-Hattcrs will find lie to their advantage
TO examine our Stock Of BLACK PLUSHES
close the lot JNO. COOKE & co.
Dec II
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NEW g. FASHION

non and Miniature Cases, Gold, Silver, and Steel
Spectaclcs Gold and Silver Thimbles and Shields
Gold Guard Keys, Gold Studs and Sleeve Buttons
Coral and Clasps, Finger Rings of every variety,
Table, Dessert and Tea threaded Silver Fo rks Tar
bic, Dessert and Tea thread Spoons, plain Silve-
spoons, Sugar longs, Salt and Mustard Spoons,
Ladies', Butter Knives, Cream Ladies', Sugar La
dies, Silver Tea sets of superior STYLE Combs Tooth
and Hair Brushes, Silk and other variety of Reti-
cules, large lot of Fancy Goods.
% large supply of Fancy Fans from l25 cts.
to 81 each. Ladies, call and see them
tE5-Clocks and Watches repaired and warranted
as usual. Old Gold and Silver bought and taken
in exchange.
July Z ] M FREEMAN Norfolk
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TAKRANI7S COMPOUND.
n pleasant, safe and certain cure for all cases of
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1t is stated by Plutarch, that in the reign of
Iiberius. supernatural voice was heard near
The Echinades, which exclaimed that the Great
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-03-10
OYOTT'S FAMILY MEDICINE CHESTS

~ containing the Sixteen Standard Preparations, of
which T. W. DYoTT, NJ. D., is sole proprietor.
Chest No. !, contains follows, with full directions
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-11-25
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deal. The Foreign Quarterly is pnre-
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md while they are equally well gol up,
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works will be seni to one address on pay
ment of the regular subscription for three
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munication from the city Of New York,
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June 24--5l 6m l12 Fulton ST. N. Y. |
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-11-25
z. IInsseY q J.TT. BlNnIIa,

HAVE formed copannenhip in the pee
y y lice Of the Law. They will puncIually
attend 10 business entrusted 70 them m the Gu
cult and Probate Courts Of Laudeldalei Clark,
and the adjoining counties, and in Superior
Courts Of Chahcery and High Court Of Errors
and Appeals, 10 Jackson.
Address the firm, either al Marion, Lauder
dale County, OF al Quitman, Clark County
SHIELDS L. HUSSEY
Of Marion, Miss
JOHN n. BLANKS
of Qlitman Miss
Oct 20, 1885, GAIT
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-11-25
j. & $. A. ID. STEELE,
William F.POWe,

Attorney and Counsellor at Lar,
Will practice in the Courts Of The fihh
Judicial District. bJsAddress QuITNAN,
MtssGsgIPPI.
Sept. 3, 1915. 1.lf
Dr's. w. ID. s. II. III. DOZIER.
WILL in future practice MEDICINE
~ and us associate branches, in Partner
ship. Those wishing their services medicine
or advice, will find one or the other Of them al
ways at,heir Office in Poulding. Their charges
will be shaped to the times Patients from
distance received at either Of their houses and
treated, on moderate terms
March II, 1916 364f
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-11-25
A CARD.


ANEO. WOOD, thankful for the liberal pa.
" tronage extended to him blythe people oi
Eastern Mississippi, desires respectfully to soil.
cit their attention TO his large and we'll selected
stock of Groceries, Tobaccos, Wines, Liquors,
&c &c, which, for variety, quality, and prices,
cannot be surpassed BY any stock in the city.
He has, during the last summer given his per-
sona attention to the selection Of his stock OF
Northern goods, and can assure his friends that
he has purchased his stock at such prices and
made such arrangements for future andcons,ant
supplies, as viii enable him to offer stronger
inducements in prices than ever before. He
has made arrangemenlsfo for supplies Of 'Western
produce direct from the Western country, and
will be Kept supplied with the best articles the
markets afford and he would take this oppOr.
hinity 10 repeat the assnrances often made, THAI
he guarantees al goods sold by him to prove
equal to representations made and samples
shown, and pledges himself to make good all
Deficiencies |. is hls intention to keep well
assorted and seasonable stock in summer as we'll
as winter and will give his personal attention
to all orders with which he may be favored,
AMI trusts by his constant personal care and at.
tention to business, to receive a. liberal share Of
the custom ofthe people Of Eastern Mississippi,
Store, No "a COmmerce-street, Mobile
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-11-25
The State OF Mississippi.

CLARK COUNTY,
Probate Conf, June Term, A. u. 1876.
ORDERED by the Coun, that publica
" ton be made in tlle "'Trne DemncFalp
paper published in the Town Of Paul.
ding, Mississippi, notifying tie heirs Of
WIlliam Mott deceased, 10 appear at tie
next regular term Of this court, al The
Court Honse Of said county on The frsi
Monday Of September next. ~ show why
The Interest Of ishaln Winlinghsm in said
Estate should not be divided among lie
collateral heirs II said deceased.
Wines the Hon. Alexander MLendon
Judge Of our said Courl-Issued fhe tlh
day Of June, A. ID. 1876.
Attest CH8S w. MOODY, Crk.
pfobsie Couri. c. g.
June. "a. 1916. slow
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-11-25
NIedical.
10 10 the Ladies. -

~ 10 the Ladies. IN
nR SALMON bees 70 iniorui iho Ladies
- Of Mississippi, thai having devoted Bis
attention % the exclusive trraimeni OF he dis
eases Of FEMALES, 10 tht celebrated Hospi
,taiof SuSrnAvra, 10 Fnnce BE- feels con
hdem % being able 70 offer them rtItf iu sii
the diseases incijeuito Iemnlfs
d. s. has located himeclf n Ransom Nc
Enjoys Esq, Mafirn. Nj where be may b.
consulted by lener. o. visi ubrn no. over one
hnndred miipl Whea b. leifr. fhe symptoms
muH Dc fully and accnrsicly raild. aod mcdi-
cins or prtrcripiioo vii Be- teni - fequiri
Or Sainon rfirrs io fbt 10 .ori1e rrnllemrns
Profsur Hall BaIlipore; H1Tg A. st'a-
per, Esq. C.ark C1anfr. Ala 5ot Noble
- d. Rarsom MeElroy. EsQ. Marea, ~
D. j B Eale Motaes b w Gsinss. We
thl John cInlFrs EsG, Dseafar. NJ
Sly 8. j $40 iy-s7
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-11-25
Livery Stable.
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS
VHNHE undersigned, having become Pro-
N prietor of this well known WateTing
Place. would respectfully inform the pub
lie, that lie has secured the valuable SER
vices of Mr.. A. Y. SMITH, 'ate of the
Waverly House, Mobile, as Snperintend-
emf, under whose charge they will be con-
Quoted the ensuing season.
These Springs are delightfully."- situated,
and 10 those laboring under chronic dis
eases, or the effects of improper or undue
quantities OF medicine, The waters are re-
commended with confidence, rs oneolihe
finest resioratives TO be found in the SOUTH
Among those who have hitherto visited
tile springs are mnhy who will bear will
ling testimony of the benefits they have
received from their medicinal qualities.
In fitting mp The White Sulphur Springs
for the present season, the proprietor begs
to inform the citizens of Mississippi aud
Alabama, aud oil others who may favor
him with their patronage, that be las
| spared no expense TO render them com
Portable, md TO supply them with every
Injury that the country aud the Soutl Hf-
fords The table de Hote shall at all
times he supplied with every delicScy.--
The bar will be supplied with the best Of
Wines and Liquors which can be procured
10 the city of Mobile.
The undivided attention Of the proprie-
tor and the superintendent will be- given
TO the comfort Of visitors, and from their
desire to please, aud long experience in the
business, they hope TO merit and receive a
liberal share Of patronage
In conclusion, The proprietor assuFes The
public that his charges will be modemle,
and in strict accordance with the times
j. w. O'NEAL.
Juno 3, 1876. as
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-11-25
The State OF Mississippi,

SUIT COUNTY.
IA CircnH Court Of sad County, april
Term, A. u. 1876.
William smith, PIH, Upon an A,lucht
john Emhrse. Def @sn' for 800 No.
WNHIS DAY cams the said plaifiif by
- bis Attorney, and upon motion OF said
plaintiff, and ii appearing 10 the sslislac-
lion Of tire Court that the defendant las
ahscouded. OF SO concenls himself, that the
ordinary process OF this court cannol be
served upon him, II is therefore ordered
By the coufi, HAT unless the said defend
ant do appear here on or before The FIRST
day Of lie next term. OF Ills court, aud
give special bill, md plead, answer or de-
muf herein judgment faal viii be rem
dered a9aiusi liinl. and re property 50 oi-
iached vii be sold % saiislg lie plaintiffs
dcbi aud all costs. III IS furher ordered
by he Coun, tint copy ofihis order be
inserted IN Tie True Dcaocrak neas.
faper published in lie Town 81 pauldinc.
jasper connir. Mi&isirpi, once a week
lor eight uerlssncccssively, ard HE cause
is cnnnned.
"A nue. copy from The minutes Of said
AHcs; ID CHANGERS.
L|cfk Circuit Conu. SCOT counfy, Nss.
June 3. 1876 f86w
Encfor 81 Commission Merchant
10. 81 Fro1i nfest Mo1it1. Aia
e'7' le isio HH
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-11-25
THE STATE or MISSISSIPPI
Perry County.

u ne Probate Ceiirf u sasd County.
70 fiie heirs Of Cornelius Z. Nixon
Or, deed You are hereby notified 10
appear before the Hon. Probate Court ar
Perry County aforesaid, al special term
thereof 10 BE- holden On The 4ih Monday
ID July next. af ne count house Of said
county, ans lien aud there show cnnse 10
said Cour, il uny YOU have Why We
should notselI ihc While 81 TIE personal
f6tIaIeHI nnr fnid iNfssaif.
SARAH NIXON, Administrators.
COkNELlu5 ~. NIXON, w. Ad'r.
Jn'Y sih. l6i6. no 523t
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-11-25

81 FoREHARt nlI persons ffon ifa-
ding lef a eeunin rrom'rsorr rnic
mniebg ne % A|fre8 FnhcIle. ri fllr
sam AZ ooe hundred and ivthir three
icl'afr ani freire Gems. given some lime
Ia nrceUtzf 'c md rn7rhe fb8 fri
'd-T cf lannsrT. isf7. Congd,r,iirur
Iar which n1 nrts urr r|rcn having
Ia''fi. i - t.'lrni1cd 1oi - fsG ~ 81
- ccnrr ~ hg Jaw.
WIItl4M osNF
re- 1893 re tll
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-11-25
NOAH LYON M. ID.


nFFERS his proi, ssiouul SERVICES TO the
" ciuzens OF Jaspe and Jonts cOunli' S, and
hauers himself FROM having been extnsiv,l y
engaged in the practice Of MEDICINE Tor The last
thirteen years in Southern climate, he will
be able to render satisfaction TO his patrons =
His charges will be made in reference 10 the
times tie keeps his office at Judge MIsap's,
three miles east Of Claiborne
DR.. L has MEDICINES, at retail prices
at his shop
Nay 90. 1916. 46lf
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-11-25
Geo. Wood,
ATTORNEY Az LAW,

uMIILL aueud TO all civil blisln' $ Entrusted
w 10 his rare in the 4lh Judicial District
of Mississippi. comprising ihe counlits q Nox'
ubee. Kemper, Neshoba, Newton, Laudetdale,
Clarke. Jasper, Wayne. Jones, Perry Jackson
andGreen, and will be in regular aIsndance.
address; Marion, Lauderdale CO., AZ.
June 8. 1916 4S.u
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-11-25
DR.. n. w. Easley.

DR.. Il. w. Easley,
nFFERS his services lUthc cilrzens Of Gar
" Iandsyille, and its vicinity, in the various
brenches Of hisproiession, and bring brought
up Ia Southern institution, where Souihtrn
diseases are taught, he hauers himself he will
be able to render satisfaction to all those who
may favor him with their patronage His
charges will be made 10 snitlhe hardness ofihe
times He may be found ut his Office or at
the residence Of JAMES E. Wars, when no
professionally abren'
April Is, le46 4ltf
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-11-25
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,
Green County.
IA ths matters Qf fts Esfdfe Of Ebene-
=er TdrE.

IA me mdtfeft On me Estate Of Ebene-
=er Tarf.
ORDERED. BY John Mclnnis. Judge
ofProbale OF The county and Sale
Aforesaid, upon The application Of Ishnm
Moody md Marlin Moody, thala speeial
Term oil the Probate coun Of said county
Be holden on ihe 9Th Mondoyof August,
A. ~. 1886, 10 contest iho right OF Samuel
6as1ueio ilie administrator Of the es.
tate 81 said Ebenezer Var, and to revoke
Ind anBnl ih- letters gfanfed 20 him AZ the
June Term y. said Courl, 1876, and thar
noiies nereofbe given By publication in
lhe TEE Democrat, paper published ia
P1n'9'n7. and by posting this order Al the
public places - The county, and that ciia:
''cnioueIo Samuel Gasdns and Henry
lonngcf BIS attorney. Rsuf1able there's
Given under ny hard and seal this 9Th
june, 1876.
lL 81 JOHN Ne1NNis, JPG.c
Jay ;, 1870 b23t
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-11-25
AARON & THREEFOOT,
Fancy, Staple and Domestic

LADIES AND cHTLDRENs' SHOES,
No 40, Daephin stresl,-M0BILE, Ala.
jan Isl
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-11-25
IBV AuTnoRITyl
10 DISAPPOINTMENT -e1s
Ofhs Public Land Sales In the GRE
MAZDA District iRfke State Of Missis-
IBY AUTHORITY

E C1 TIE 4-N0tfc Land lSnteS m me u ftkf-
MAZDA District intke State Of Missis-
siPpf.
DUBLIC notice is hereby given, that
the public sales Of lands ordered by
Proclamation Of the President Of The Uni
ted States, dated the lwenly-ifih day Of
FEBRUARY. 1916, 10 Be held a. lie Land
Dncoaf Grenada, iiithe State Of MissS-
sippi, on lBe 25th day Of May, 1916, and
onthe sfli day If Jhne, 1916, are declaF-
ed 10 be POSTPONED until, aud to com
mence, lhe former on the 6Et Monday,
being lie 7lh ofSepiember next, and The
latter On fbe fourth Monday, being the
2efh of september next.
Given under my baud 81 the city OF
Washington, he sixth day Of May,
Al. d., one thousand eight hundred
and fony-six.
Be- he President.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-11-25

Alonxo g. Mayors,
dfiorrsg and CoVnseliof 81 Ter.
kALnleH, snirH CorNTr. Niar
Jan g, fsls
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-11-25

Factor 81 Commission Merchant
No 81 Fro1t nfcc, lo1ltE. Ait
s'r %, isfs ~
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-08-08
Vol. 10, No. 3, Whole No. AL

n merchant. He commenced in the retail
line with the determination, after zee got pref 70
ty well acquainted with the business, to be-
come Il wholesale dealer. That idea pleased
his fancy. For two years lie kept retail gro
Gerry store and then sold ont, glad TO get rid OF
it. The loss was about one third of all nc
was worth. To make things worse there
was n great depression in trade, and real es-
tate fell almost one half in value. In consC-
qucnce ofthis,M Parker's income from rents
after being forced to sacrifice very hand
some piece ofproperty 10 make up the deficit
that was called for in winding up his grocery
business, did not give him sufficient 10 meet
his family expenses.
There was no alternative left The retired
halter was glad to open shop once more,
and look ont for some ofhs old Customers
Mr. Steele saw his announcement thut he had
resumed business at his old stand AMI asked
for share of public patronage. About two
weeks after the shop was re-opened, th1t gen
tIeman called in and ordered hat rs he
came to the door aud was about reaching his
hand out to open it, he heard the hater's
voice singing an old familiar air. A smile
was on the face of Mr. Steele as he entered.
'A right again p he said coming up 10 the
counter and reaching out his hand. Singing
at your work as ofold This is better than
playing the GehlIenan,or even Keeping gro
Gerry store
'Oh yes, a thousand times better, the hat
ter replied warmly. am now in my right
place
Performing your true use 10 the commu-
nifty and happy in doing So.
Il shall be happier, am sure am hap
pier already. My old blocks and irons, and
indeed, everything around me, look like IA
milar fiendsand give me smiling welcome.
When health fails orage prevents my work
ing ony longer, will give up my shop, but
not dry sooner am cured ofretring from
business.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-08-08
The Way to be Happy.
BY T. S. ARTHUR.

have firc-proof perennial enioymcnts, call.
ed Observation-Disclosures
always busy always singing at your work
you are the haPpiest man | know This
was said by the customer of an industrious
halter named Parker, as he entered the shop
Il should not call the world Il VERY happy
one if am the happiest man it contains,
replied the halter, pausing in his work and
turning his contented-loo face towards
the individual who addressed him. Il think |
should gain something by an exchange with
YOU
why do you think so"
you have enough to live upon, and are
not compelled to work early and late, as
am
Il am not so very sure as you would be
the gamer. One thing is certain, never sing
at my work.
Your work {? What work have you TO
do?'
'Oh, Pm always busy
Doing what" ......
Nothing and believe it is much harder
work than making hats
Il would be very willing to try my hand
at that kind of work ifi could afford it. There
would be no danger ofmy getting tired or
complaining ofhaving too much to do
You may think so but few weeks eX-
perience would be enough to drive you back
to your shop, glad TO find something for
your hands to do and your mind to rest up
on
you have such high opinion of labor,
Mr.. Steele, why don't you go to work.
Ga. Il have no motive for doing So
Is not the desire for happiness a motive
of sufficient power? You think working
will make one happy
Il am not so sure as it will make any one
happy but believe all who are engaged in
regular employments are much more con-
tented than are those who have nothing 10 do
But no one can be regularly employed who