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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-15
TELEGRAPHIc FEAT.

tve learn fronnthe Philadelphia Sun, that the
Transmission il the Presidents Message over the
,slegranhic wires 70 Louisville, KY and Nincen-
nes md was accomplished during Tuesday
n;eh, weex occunyine about twelve hours in
cessant labor On lie part ofthe operators engaged
4 !, Al the philadelphia Office. During the
Transmission of he frst part Of the document
,be wires were III connection all the way to Gin
.cinnati but interruptions occurring from the
wav-oftices beyond Pittsburg, the line was dis
connected. and the balance Of the message had L
he rewritten at Pittsburg for Cincinnati, Louis
vile and yincennes. The message was furnish
ed to the papers at the two former cities, and wa
mailed II Yincenneh for the ST llopis manners
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-15

II Senator BAGBY, q. S. Senator, has writ
ten letter to gentleman in Tuscaloosa, in ia
vor of the annexation of all Mexico to the United
States.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-15

- Captain Samuel Hamilton Walker, who
vas recenily killed il Mexico. vas born near
vunsrillc, Prince Georges county. Maryland,
and a the time Of his deaih vas in bis thirtieih
rear FL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-15

The BuGAR AND CoTToN CRop IN THE
EoUTH The cotton crop is estimated at
2,375,O 900 bales, and this estimate is be-
Iieyed to Be nearly accurate. The sugar
crop Is put down At 25O,5 55 hogsheads, =
|gainst 10000 last year,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-15

8Ipzor1o1lk.- "A c.' .5..fei tL4s;t;1n
= France has d;scorero1 >'.t Vinegar: Il.
e every hour, i 1<- . 1nrs for it. Lt-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-15

FATAL AccrDENr.A few days since
a man named Shoemaker, EMPLOYED 4
hauling lumber from the Saw Mills Of
T. Weld, Esq, BY the Somerset TurI re !
TO Cumberland, met with al ~
which proved fatal ID i few MIN ~ Is
was endeayoring 70 Ak the III slipped
wagon while descending hid over his
under the wheel, which 1os. oru &
body with i weight Of ~ on.
him to death. Cuut6e
We REGRET 70
6TEAM MItL I'M Min Of William
learn that the ST about miles from
Frost, Esq, IN days sineo consumed
FTostburg, y loss, $500. 81
by FIRE. [caH5'''s.d ''i'a..
IRELANb Oh Monday
hEIAs< 'Iss Of corn were shipped
80. I. & r. ireland for tie poor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-15

44< - - -
Mr. Mayor--The welcsS sLl.'.s Z. 4 *
1his day from the rsorl. e. ,,ssisn !. =.
s..s..s 20 y you, Their nunorea TepFf
-ssef everuhelms me with feelings MI
no words can express
Lon have been pleased to qualify Il;
..Ins Ct the highest appreciation IL 4
wees q the army which / have - i
aonor g command ID Mexico r,,,'
those brave eficcrs and sol5;d,. ~ 49, ].
eailantry achieved The sncr.ss -. !, M,o'
80 ss,efi g present on this occasion =, -
w., 49, ne grand sutporings 81 rrs, 800, y,
n.on tnef devotion has sol;c:,n5 81. -
sssafe q ny satisfaction uo1l3 q q -. @
pete For them and for mrse 'i, 4 is s, eo,n
irom ny heart the people Of New os 49,
and sccspt Mr. Mayor. ths oiysr - 80, x y
hospitality s-s' = sAs''
I'll. simple but interesting fsrn.,;,,
] s Gen Taylor proceeded iowsr;i- ~, s.,
ee.aeal,l and opini6n seems 10 IS ~ &.
nous that The scene which thar $500 49,
g Itself vas lhe ersnde.t 81 t6s ~.
1,sery avenue leading 20 he ck1rsl. ~.
snrQ1ged With tie several .oc;eI;S- -, Z Z
-. - % r1e Fegs .ollsn pushed ffcS
s ....o5 " the motion oftkc nikktr 49,
9 leoR.e but there r1S IS c51.,s';SS
- s.'lIS' AZ Hefo united IL ~ ---[,,z
go and 4 mould k.rs fc>a 1:'s,s''
q @..-'sI I.c l11r;m;Ir ~ I.s';1. r., ~ !
Z. -''ct IIC Ictr<;|.' 16~.- ~ -
y<'-..s Efsc1' I.s .c.1. nd Z; 80. 7
49, . ... . q. br..> Win .
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-15

I t1Iu tuOu1IuV .lCtoflte On TIC l4btlor
Geld. They we're triumphs peculiarly gra-
living 10 him, for they we're unalloyed By
I1lin. and left no sting behind -he knew
l>,A how others felt, but for himself, how
4 Is soerer he might forget in the hour
vi .1 tile, the sad consequence Of the strife,
,lwars rushed upon his mind after
VI making his heart 70 sink, and caus-
seI- 4 10 feel Ike achild He had hoped
tk. done moro for his country than he
'ould - thought be might have been ena-
Hose e. accomplish I speedy and honora-
'hich s--in event essential to the wel-
and IN countries, end particularly so
inde So hut though b did not accom-
the s e he desired he always en-
ON s sss ,rform bis dutl and he was
INK. ;1sd, that Ne people Of
ans, 5.ea Nm Ne considered him
heif tself ~ costeatsd with he
ee3t 9en. Illor torkinat>d b Of
litr ~ the foIIoNin[ l|1st
tie tns Citizens Il Nv orie,,s tJnsur-
"a. . = .a,sllissnrss Pl|fiui<us, y eaerpd-e
- en Iaylcs thea III, for shs s. .,,rs.
81. e re followed suit, We are a. l.e Is
~ :, ne too<ts which were given Zinc
're lra'o;nz festivities Of the ereIse
pn Taylor held Eerec tits NOR 2
~ r. cce1t'Qn room q tie 81 Char
-. oIo1G 70 sec him. and Il the q,
81 3. 49,, & M moi relain De impress {
(. ~. Sc r>.P them Today, tie impress
+ I.5n s.. - e'ne e>nno, he so5n eIIscs;
+. |<r. I-.....- ri.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-10-22
The Gracfenberg Vegetable Pills.
j. 20, OooBONESSOlD EACH ANDEVER,
WEEK!
TIE CIR \ETENnERC CONp.xy

>, iHt'i' COMPANY
Hereby give notice, that their GENERAL AGENT for
the State of Vermont ana the Northr,, mi E,s,,,
Counties of New York is '"" 's''i
GEO; J, FERRIS, Burlington "
! ne nrn',ni heen's are fully prepared to appoint
nb-Agcnis Wherever there is no branch of the 'nn,.
pnny either on persona application or bv mil ,on,
pad. The inpid sale OF these celebrated bills MI ,ho
extraordinary cures they are constantly c,itc,ing ren
der them, by 'hr' the most popular pill nt,hc noe An
Agency will consequently be very valuable. IS "a"
The Graeienherg Pills are inconceiyablv spnorior.
any ever before discovered. In all bilious cou,,rl,r',s "
IN general arrangement Of the system in all dlsoricrs
are n sovereign remedy. pun
In the class OF Diseases called chronic. the Crooc.,
berg Pills achieve their highest uinnphs. Ii,re he,
deiy all competition. Euierinn within Tho III me
ccsses Of the s. stem, they quietly but surely nnr,ty ,Go
blood, root out disease, and give tone and viaor Ia the
body.
Cures are Constantly Effected
by these PMS, in cases where every other means hal
utterly failed. The most abundant proof of his romid
be given but a trial OF one box will convince the pntirnt
They can be ordered and sent Icy mail at triiinr ey.
pensc. The price IS % cents Il box. Where tno doiprs
'rOrth are ordered and the moHey remiited, The f,,,-
pany 'rHH pay TIE poStase on The Pils. Remi,tanccs
at the Colnpany's risk. Wherever there is no agency
OF the Company they can be ordered by mail.
ihese rms are taking the place o! all others, and
no person should be without them.
All BiLLiOES COMPLAINTS,
boTet tomPt,a'His, CONSTRUCTION, .DyspepSia, Fercr
ard Asue' Headdche, JauGdice, Lirer Complainfs,
Rheumatism, all Stomach Complaints, Green .Nirk.
ness, Nc. Nc, yield at once to these Pills. They nnr"o
away offensive humours, arrest the progress of disrns,
and at the same tine restore tone and yigor To The
system IN cascs ct acneral arrangement OF health,
BY THEIR USE,
me weak Will be made strong the pale and bilious
complexion be restored 10 perfectly fresh and healthy
color and the bad symptoms will one by one dlsanpcnr
In short, these Pills are an inconcriynbje odypnre
upon any 'ther medicine ever offered TO the public -
ATRIAL WILL SATISFY ANY ONE OF TINS. 43ms
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-10-22

TADWAY'S WARRANTED TO 1.-THE PUB
i : H., addressed uuto oil nations. people and ton
o,",. iur the purpose OF rendering unto either sex
p"asine countenances and beautiful conpicXions, by
the use Of
RAILWAYS CHINESE INDICATED SOAR,
which is warranted 10 remove
From oil the face, neck or hands,
Pimples. Blotchcs, sun Burn, Tan.
It. mysterious effects upon the cuticle, in cleansing
tine pores of the skin and s~ccrctirg vessels from all I'M
purrties, creating a healthy action otthe skin, and pre-
venting
SALT RHruM, Ring Worm, E~risipelas,
RASH, letter, Piickly Heat,
Scurvy, Morphew and Barriers Itch,
has been n source Of much wonder throughout the
fects of this delicious Soap. A few applications ex-
letter, &c. Its medicinal properties being selected
from the most safe, rare aud rtiicacious baims and ex-
tracts OF oriental growth, renders its cure for skin di-
seases certain while
FOR TOILET PURPOSES,
ii is the most extraordinary Sup in the icorld.
1t being entirely free from Aikai, essential Oils,
Corrosive Subiimate, &c, II will not irritate or mihamc
the skin but on the contrary, will render it sweet,
pure, fair, clear and healthy, and never fails in I'M
parting beauty to the complexion Of all who Use it.
Price at - cents Tor large cakes, and II. cents for
small.
Sold in Burlington by a. c. SrEAn, Wholesale
Agent, tor ~ cents per cake in NeIgcnnes, +. Han
:ington; Wiliislon, liuilburt Il Hodges; Middlebury.
NJ. Russell Montpelier, G. w. Scott.
J. & X. G.. RAILWAY,
2CouItlandt st, n. Y.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-10-22
NcW.YOrh & Boston
BOOT And SHOE STORE.

E%l At r. BATCTlELDER'S in Church street,
I'd may be found the largest stock OF Doors and
SeS.- SHOES that has ever been offered in Burlington.
lie has spared no pains in his selections, both in re-
gard 10 quality aud style, and with smnIl profits feels
sure OF giving satisfaction To eroru customer.
Among his stock, III part, may be found the follow
t,,y ~ rtiai,S
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-10-22
FIRE INSURANCE.
FARMERS INSURANCE COMPANY,
at GranriHe Washington County ". y.
Millions Insured and No
Assessments !
WIS COMPANY WAS CHARTERED BY THE

niiN COMPANY WAS CHARTERED BY THE
y Legislature, April 22nd, 1884. They commence
ca uolIg business on their present improved system,
ON the 10Th OF May, lsi5, since which time they have
Hlsu'tn property to the amount OF over FIRE millions
oJ dOddrs, made no assessment, and have now IN the
treasury with which to pay losses, EIGHT THOUSAND
DOLLARS, aud the fund constantly increasing from the
percentage paid IN by new applicants. All loses
nave been promptly paid.
ms company addresses itself particularly to the
1 ARMtRs OF the country, bring designed for their ben
eht' Inc very low price at which they insure prop
trly, and the tact that no assessments have vet been
made, and probably will not be tor many years. it e.
rr, on account OF the large aud increasing fund now
IN the treasury to meet any losses that may occur, and
me peculiar caution they adopt IN lnsuring property in
large villages and other places where IT is very haz-
nrdous, 1t Is believed, by those acquainted with their
principles and method Qt doing business, that II offers
me greatest inducements to the community generally
10 ,oiii them, OF any insurance company IN the State
OF NeIlnont or New York. They are prohibited from
ahlnS insurance upon any kind OF mills, factories,
lh'chlnery, cabinet makers Joiners' or coopers shops,
ana from taking more III II Two thousand dollars at
any one rlsque. The plac" OF doing business OF this
company Is al East Granville, n. \, on the stage
road rom Burlington VI. To Troy, n. Y, and one
hundred rods from the Vermont llne) on which there is
a daiiy mail. For further information reference is
maze To the several agents OF Franklin and lamoille
counties, VI, who are authorized to take applica-
lions Tor insurance ; and the Company guarantee that
an surveys taken personally by either Of said agents
snail he binding on the Company, Remlttances Tor
All losses IN the counties OF Franklin and Lamoille
VIII he made IN checks on either oi the Banks of Rur.
lington or 81, Albans, AT the election of the persop
sustaining the loss, Immediately after the loss is sn,is.
iac.orially shown and in case OF any Disagreement,
between the Company and the insured, it NAV, al The
election al the insured, be submitted To arbitraio,s nm.
tually chosen in the county where the loss hapn.ns
A. w SEARS aud JoHN T.. WEBSTER are trayelipo
agents who, Ills expected, will call on the farmers 90,
helally at then residences, aud receive applications
m expense OF becoming insured for live years is
as follows.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-10-22
Cabinet Ware.
FALL GOODS. SEPT. 10, 1917.

VILAS& MOVES have just received from New
York a large stock Of Dry Goods, making our
present assortment the most extensive ever offered by
us. Particular attention has been paid to he selection
OF goods for Fall and Winter Dresses, and our stock of
this article has never been 80 large aud desirable. Of
Prints we can present a well selected aud heavy stock,
purchased at the very io,oest rate. To those wishing
TO purchase at wholesale, We would invite their par-
ticular attention, assuring them that our goods are all
obtafned upon the most favorable terms, which will
enable rs to sell at rates correspondingly advantage
= . " the purchaser.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-10-22
ApOthcC1rFe.' EEnEl.
Commission Agent

For the snle Of .lEwETr'S. CoMsrocK's. and S1rR-
Medicines, rs also tor all the popular Patent
Medicines Of the day, Sole Agent Tor TIE sale o.,
THoMSoS's UTERINE SUPPORTER and GALES UrrRf-
Major.
Al orders addressed MS will meet with prompt at
tention, be carefully packed and warranted having Inc
lnrgest and best assorted stock to be found short of New
\ ork--purchased exclusively for cas, we are enabled
to make large discounts from the customary prices.
"llarriugion's Buiiding.'
P.S--Dr b J. fIEivrBERG will be in attendance on
Saturday and Wednesday, from 10 \. M. till 1 o.
clock ?. NJ. at Apnttecarics' Hal, corner ofChurch
and College streets, when those VINO wish to consult
hIIn should call. Sat
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-10-22

NATIONAL LOAN FUND
LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY,
nc JI

Savings BANK for the benefit of the
"A Widow and Orphan. Empowered ~ Act Of Par
iiamcnt. Capital I.bo0.0OU stcrliug.o OF s2.j0O 900,
beside a Reserve Fund from surplus premiums of
about SlSj,OD, part oi the capital Is invested in the
United States. I. LAME MURRAY, Esq George
street, Hanover Square, Chairman OF the Court Of
Directors in London.
United States Board of Local Dircctors-Chicf or
flee for America, II Wall st \. Y. Jacob Harvey,
Esq, Chairman, John J. Palmer, Esq Jonathan
Goohue, Esq, Jas. Boornau, Esq, Geo. Barclay,
Esq, Saml. 5. Rowland, ESQ, Gorhnm A. Worth,
Esq, Sam!. VI, Fox, Esq, VIM. Van Hook, Esq,
and {: Edward %tlabicht, Esq. EDW. I. RICH
Pamphlets, Blank Forms, Tables Of Rates, Lists
of Agents, &c. &c, obtained at the Chief Office, a
Wall street. or from either of the Agents thror ghout
The United States, and British North American Co.
lonics J. IEANDER STARR,
General Agent for the L States and b INA Colonies.
SEQ +. HOuG!ITON, Agent ut ST. Adams.
JAMES w. lllCkOk, Agt. at Burlington. 7m3
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-10-22
BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, FRIDAY MORNING. OCTOBER s2 1871
JONES. BALL POOR,

JUNEC. DALI UUn,
NO. 1873 WASliINGTONSTREET BOSTON.
Importers of a. Wholesale Dealers
in Watches, Jewelry, Military Goods, &c.
AVERECEIyED by RECENT ARRIVALS FROM
III England and France, a large and extensive as
sortmcnt ofthe following described Goods, with many
other kinds too numerous to be mentioned, selected eX-
pressly for their wholesale trade. and comprising the
greatest variety Of articles to be found in the city. TO
which the attention of dealers is invited.
Gold and Silver Watches, .lapanned Tea Trays. in
of Lever, L'Epinc, An sets or single, Of all sizes;
Choir, Horizontal and Card Trays. Bread
Verge E~scapcments. of Fruit and Knife Trays.
all qualities and prices, Table and Pocket Cutlery.
from the celebrated max Scissors, Razors, &c.
es in Liverpool. Lon from the celebrated ma
don, and Locle in Suisse nutacturcrs of Sheffield,
Marble, Rosewood and Rodgers, Crookes, Wos-
Ebony Clocks, Office tenholm. &c. with many
Clocks, and Eight Day cheaper kinds OF Table
Timcpieces. Knives and Forks, with
Gold .Jcwclty, of all dcs-l bone horn and cocoa
%criptions: Pins, Rings, wood handles.
Bracelets, and Clasps. Steel Bag. and ,Fnsse
Gold Bcads, Guard Clasps, Vest and Fob
Chains, Keys. Gold and Chains and Mornings,
Silver Pencils, Spccta- Steel Beads, Spectaclcst
Cles, 1himblcs, Eye. Spectacle Gases, silk
Glasses, Gold Pens, Purses. Guard Chains,
Lockets, with n general Watch Glasses, Specia-
assortment of Gold, Sill Gle Eyes, Lamp Nick
yer and Gilt Fancy Tin and Shell Music
Goods. Boxes, level Boxes
Plated Cake Baskets Can- bronzed and %lacquered
dlesticks, Casters, Fla- Thermometers, Table
ted and Britannia Table Bells, sc.
and Tea Spoons, Forks, Watch Tools ofevcry dcs'
Butter Knives, &c. cription.
Britannia Tea and Coffee Files, Grayers, and. al
Pots, Sugar and Cream kinds of Watch Mate
Pots. rials, both English ant
Communion Ware, of oil Swiss manufacture.
kinds.
Purchasers may be assured that every thing in on
line will be furnished on as favorable terms as can b,
procured from any source.
Dealers are invited to call and examine.
GEO. b.. JONES. TRUE VI. BALL.
NAIfiL. G. POOR. eowlyi'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-10-22

i3l caddics of various qualities. Also, 20, 1000
packages Tobacco, comprising various brands and
qualities; Pipes and Segars Naccoboy and Scotch
Snuff New Orleans, Porto Rico, St. Croix and Ha-
yana Coffee, crushed Loaf and Powdered Sugars;
New Orleans, Porto Rico, Nueivetas, St. Croix. Tim.
dad and Cuba Molasses Half Boxes. Box and Kcg
Raislns ST. Domingo, Cuba, Rio, Lnguira, Suma,r1
and Java Coffee Piinento, Pepper, Ginger, Nutmers.
Cloves, Mustard, Cassin, Fancy aud Bar Soap. Sperm
and Mould Candles, Winter aud Summer Oils, Mack
erel, Salmon, Shad, Herring, Picked and Dry Cod.
and n full and general assortment of Groceries. which
we offer for sale at the very lowest market prices. and
to which we invite the attention of the country mcr-
chant. CLARK. FISK K 'cO
n b. Liberal advances made upon consignment.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-10-22
CLARK, FISK & CO.,
22s FULTON STREET, n. YO NIX

AYE on hand, aad offer tor sale n choice selec-
IL ton OF Fresh Teas from the late arrivals, COM
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-10-22

ARCH BisIroF, Sec'p.
"'ahFlHej y i, feh ~, 1917 Inns
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-10-22

REFER TO
Mcssrs. Follctt 4 Bradley, Burlington,
j. q ]. II. Peck x Co. "
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sands s~arsa pariIla,

COR THE REMOVAL AND PERMANENT
CUREOF ALL DISEASES ARISING FROM
AN IMPURE STATE OF THE BLOOD
OR HABIT OF THE System,
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-02-27
FemaIe witnesses.

Instituted an action for a large amount in
The county Of - The suit was brought
upon a plain promissory note, which was as
sured was founded upon good confederation,
and was curious to know what defence could
be set up. I was aware that had TO deal with
"a willy adversary; and when | offered my note
in evidence, and closed my case, ! was more
terrified than surprised when 7 heard him d.
rect the sheriff to call Mrs. Jackson. The
witness appeared. IT. my horror, she was a
perfect beauty; possessing sweet cOuntenance
with exquisite form. saw at once that my
antagonist had formed the same Judgment Of
human nature that | had, and that he was
about making the experiment Of washing away
the obligation Of a note Of hand by the tears
Of a female witness. I knew that nothing but .
desperate effort could save my client, and thai
her testimony must be excluded before she hat
time 10 crys
Iross at once. 4 perceivei said !, address
sing the court, Shat this lady bears the sam'
name with the defendant; therefore respect
fully request that she be placed on the cOir dire.
This was done. will you be kind enough e
say; madam, what relation are you to the De
fendantP
Sir answered the lady, applying 3 beautiful
embroidsred handkerchief to her eyes, Il an
his injured wife,
Then, Of course, your honor the lady'S tes
timOhy is inadmissible.'
sOh, worry well,' interrupted my adversary
sytou wish to keep the truth from the jury, d
YOU? Gentlemen Of the jury, you soc The
technicaliGes are resOrted to, to procure a yer
dict against my client. hope you will apPre
ciate II gentlemen t38ba
BY this time the lady was q beautiful repre-
s~entation Of Rachel Of old; and one glance q
the Jury wds sufficient TO convince me that N
case was ruined. turned to my client-sYo
are gone, my friend, said j. 'GOneg said h'
! gone! my dear sir don't give up my suit 2
coolly. / shall Be made q beggar # lose thl
! case, and then what will become Of my wit
and poor daughtersg
'oh, you have daughtetg, have you3 Ru
J and bring them, my dear friend! they min
Z W. must countermine. Bring them, one az
alp
4 Nv client rushed on, and AZ he lived r
\ next daor,he simost Instantly returned VIE
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-02-27

A recent traveller gives an account that
when walking on the beach az Brazil, be overl
took d colored woman with tray on her head.
Being asked what she had to sell, she lowered
the tray, and with reveFent tenderness
covered il. 1t was the lifeless form Of
her babe, covered with a neat white robe, with
a garland round the head, and flowers within
the little hands that lay Clasped upon It's bos-
ON.
ais that your childp said the traveller
SIT was mine 4 few days ago. she rsphrd.
shut the Madonna has it for her angel now
'How beautiful You have laidit OUT said he.
She added G e~erfully, @Ah shat Is that to
the bright wings she wears IN heavena
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-02-27

half dozen as pretty girls as could be found
any where. My antagonists face fell to zero
MAY it please your honor,iI began, Tdesire
to offer some rebutting testimony
RECRUITING testimony, C- why your
adversary has not been permitted to examine
his witness. What have you to rebut?
"a great deal your honor. The witness has
given some testimony. She called herself the
injured wife Of the defendant. Injured BY
whon2 BY my CLIENT Injured hoV2 Bypro-
curing this note, the subject matter Of the suit,
from him. Now sir, | wish to swear th
JFcted daughters Of the plaintiff, against the
injured wife Of the defendants
Here my fair witnesses commenced weeping
bitterly, while several Of the jury looked on
with evident commisseration. Ny triumph
was complete; but I determined to ply off my
legal friend in his own COLI.
q do no seek, siry continued ], TO take Up
the time of this court and Jury, by administer
ing the oath to all these witnesses. lam afraiC
their heart-rending description Of this nefari
Gus transaction (of which be il remembered
they did not know a syllable, would unman III
all; and your honor and this intelligent afy
would be tempted to infict summary justice
upon the base wretch who, with aheart Xix,
I CaIigula, and a spirit like Nero, could attemp
, to doom to a life of beggary, of shame, AM
perhaps infamy, the offspring Of my unhaPP!
. may, too c'edulous, too confding clients
E ssSir, in the spirit Of a liberal compromise,
will swear but three Of them.'
Here ensued q low burst of anguish fror
t the daughters, anda corresponding and prolong
: ed excitement Of the jury. My legal irien
It saw that had out-generalled him, and so b
d said, c., stop your nonsense, and TAX
" your verdictp Ofcourse l did SO; but to sho
It my knowledge Of jurynature add, that astt
foreman passed me, he said, Trejoice that 70
d have gained your suit, but before you ofEere
n toswear those Witnesses, your case @as a gei
dark One.' "aa5a