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Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-02-13
TRAVELLING FACILITIES.
FROM ALTI Nj o E
For PhiIadeIphia and New York


n,y T.e c snn l'q'e a. 4 "n% %s ss Sun at
and p. NJ 5P'M
For York and Columbia, Pa
Daily, OK. Sun. 9 A. M. Daily, ex. Sun % P NJ
For washington city
DaiIy9A.M &5S / / PPM. Daily at m XXI Pm
For Enicott's Mills
Daily att, A. M. s, 4 PM Daily at "A. NJ. " b p. NJ
For Frederick
Daily at ....... Z. A. NJ. Daily at. .....o P. M.
do. cx. Sum-. d p. M
For Harper's Ferry and Winchester
Daily, ...... IN A. NJ. Daily,..... 30 p. NJ
For Cumberland and Wheeling
Daily ...7, A. NJ Daily at.... ...6 p NJ.
For Norfolk and Portsmouth
... .,e,mboot Ienres Is due
Mon. Wee. Fri p. M. Mon. Wed & Sun morn
For edericksburg via Chinquoteag"e-
Every Saturday ...-- .''''''..'.''oF' NJ
For Alexandria and Washington City
Every Saturday, p. NJ.
FROM PIIILA ID E L p IL A.
For New York
The Cars Leave
Daily .at7I and 10 A. NJ. and P. M
For Baltimore
Il steamboat or car leaues
Daily, ex Sunday, at s A. NJ, and daily at 3 P. M.
For Columbia
Daily, ..............at and IL p. NJ.
FROM NEW YORK
For Boston
Via Norwich and Worcester; or, Stonington and
Providence Rail Roads:
A steamboat Leaves
Daily, except Sunday. ........... .....at p. M.
Via Long Island Railroad:
n car leapes t...-
Daily, except Sunday. at A. M
For philadelphia
Cdrsiedpe
Da;Iv at 7 and A. NJ. and = p. NJ
ns NEW YORK POST OFFICE.
The Mai, for Boston, via Long Island Rail Road,
closes daily excepting Sundays, at 6 A, NJ.
The steamboat Mail for Boston, via Stonngton and
Providence, closes daily at p. NJ
The steamboat Mail, via Norwich and worcester,
for Boston, closes daily at 8 p. Nj
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FILLING YARNS-AND CHAIN.
TUlIIE subscriber has hand 1000 lbs. FILLING
Il YARN from No i3 TO 20, and keeps a constant
supply Of CHAIN. from No 8 to lO-which he is
desirous 10 sell at fair prices.
JOHN SHARPLEY,
Jun IF Smiths wharf.
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Barlcymeal, for every 2l7s lbs the duty TO be
equal TO that pay able quarter barley.
Ryemeal and Flour, for every 1876 lbs. the duty to
be equal TO that payable on ive-eights Of quarter
barley.
Peameal and Bcanmca, for every 272 lbs. the
duty be equal to that pay able quarter barley.
Oatmeal, for every 1871 lbs. the duty to be equal
10 that pay able on one quarter barley.
IL the produce Of or imported from any British pos
session out Of Europc:-
Wheat, Barley, Bear, or Bigg Oats, Rye. Peas.
and Beans the duty shall BE- for every quarter Is.
Wheatmcal Barley meal, Oatmeal, R yemeal, Pea
meal, aud Beanmeal, the duty shall be for every
cWt. 4 ID,
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New York and NIarseilles Packets.
from 1Tarseii

TARIFF OF RATES or TRANSPORTATION
ON THE MAIN STEM
BETWEEN BALTIMORE AND CUMBERLAND
G-Subjectto some little mod fcation Where ,1hote
car is engaged for specific article.
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I Whole Number 46S.
ENGLAND-THE NEW CORN LAW.

The new Corn Bill 10Th and 10th Vic cap. 22)
came into operation on 9th June, and the duties
payable under it, unit! the LIST February, S49, arc
fOows:-
Ifimported from any Foreign Country, not being
British possession.
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RATES OF SILVER, &c.
As established by Congress, May %, 1916
RATES OF PIL0TAGE
FOR THE PORT OF BALTIMORE,

Condensed, triMoher matter appertaining from
rarious -dcts QfHe General issenbiyV Maryland.
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r EG U LA TIONS
OF THE PORT OF BALTIMORE.
Extracts from the Ordinances no,o in force.

Extracts from the Ordinances no,c in force.
1t is incumbent on the Harbor Master to collect all
tonnage daily and whenever two days tonnage is due,
and the payments secured his satisfaction, he
shall enforce the payment thereof in the same man
other city dues collected.
The sum OF two cents per ton shall be- and is here
by assessed and levied upon every vessel of sixty
more tons arriving al the Port of Baltimore, which
by the laws of the United States, is required to
port and enter at the Custom House, and the collector
Of the port shall be, and is hereby authorised to col
ect the same.
Also the of two cents per ton shall be, and is
hereby assessed and eviedupon every vessel ofsixty
tons more arriving at the Port of Baltimore which,
by the laws of the United States is required
port and enter at the Custom House, and that the
Harbor Masters shalb be- and they are hereby author
iscd to col cct the same, provided nevertheless that
the of money assessed and levied by this section
shall be collected from each vessel but once month";
although she may arrive more frequently
DOCKAGE.
All vessels, except those with fire wood, lying at
or in manner making of any wharf belonging to
or rented by the state shall pay dockage according
to the following rates:
Those occupying the LIST tier, per day. cent
" 90 ID do. 90 GO
All beyond the I'd do. &c &"
WHARFAGE
Section l. BE ii enacted and Ordained by the May
and City Council Of Baltimore, That from and
after the passage of this Ordinance, all Goods, w ares
| or Merchandise landed on the public wharves, from
board any vcssclor vessels Iying at said wharvcs
or placed thereon for the purpose of shipment ex
posure for sale, shall pay the following Rates of
Wharfage for each and every day the same may re-
main thereon, any less time, excepting, however,
Fire Wood and Lumber the rates of which are to be
accounted for the whole time allowed by Ordinance
for the same to remain on the wharvcs to be paid
by the owner consignce, or in event of their being
none the master of the vessel, and all goods shipped
from vessel to another, half price also TO be
paddy the shipper, owner, the master as afore
| said.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-02-13

The great Southern Mail, including the Mail for the
Western States, closes daily at 7 A. NJ.
Southern way Mail, which supplies the offices in
New Jersey, including Philadelphia, Baltimore,
aud Washington City, closes at 4 Am. and p Pm.
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SPECIFIC RATES.

SPECIFIC RATES. ~
Cumberland Coal-per tom per mile. .........2 cts.
from Cumberland to Bait. ,pr.tn. S
from Cumb'd to w ash. City, 8 Sc
" from Cumbd to Dam No. 3, $ O.75
pI,st.r p,r;s nor tom per mile 9 cts.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-02-13
COM M f RCIAL REG ULATIONS
OF THE PORT OF BALTIMORE.

The following is a copy Of the Regulations which
established by the Board of Trade of the city
of Baltimorc.D
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-02-13

On consgnmcnts Of Merchandise withdrawn or re-
shipped, full commission to be charged on the
amount of advances, or responsibilities incurred -
and half commission on the residue of the value
The above commiss ions exclusive Of guarantee
for sales credit, Auction duty and Commissions,
Storage, Brokerage, and every other expense actu-
ally incurred
FREIGHT AND FREIGHTING.
IG a vessel is freighted by the ton, and special
agreement is made, respecting the proportions at
which each article shall be computed, the follow
ing shall be the standard Of computaton, and either
parcel deemed equal TO ton. viz:
22IU lbs. Pig and Bar Iron, Lead, Copper, Logwood,
El.lic alIl nLhDr L.. NrI. w nnls
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G o NJ MIS- Ms.

In all transactions in Foreign and Domestic articles
the following rates to be charged if agreement to
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-02-13
RATES OF GOLD.

Rates allowed in the Custom House for Gold Coins,
as per Act Of Congress of 1884, fixing the value
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-02-13
FOREIGN WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.

There denominations frequently met with IN
reports OF foreign markets, but their English value
not always readily recolected. The follow ing table
will be found, we believe, correct:
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CLOSE: DUE:
Eastern daily ,cx. Sun. SA NM M...,3 II P. M
Great Soutbcrn,..... 9 p. M..........75 p. NJ.
Washington City. SAM, p. NJ. ...... ~ p NJ
Western % A. M...........o5 p. NJ
Winchester, Va.ex Sun. % A. M.......'.o? p NJ
York Pa Route, ex. Sun. IS A. Nj. 30 p. NJ
Norfolk Mon. Wd. s. Fri. 3P M. WE. &Sun,i A. NJ
NJ
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-02-13

Wheat is Is cts per 100 his, and in the sans pro
portion for intermediate distances Flour.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-02-13

The foregoing is extracted from an amended Ord
nance, passed, and approved March IS, lS45.
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Delaw are, e. Shore DIVA.
Somerset s. Worcester !
CO. Md. Sunday, Tues
day s. Thursday -.
Up.counties of E.Shore' !
Md, Monday, w led I
uesdav and Saturday }
Upper Marlboro Route, J
Monday, Wednesday I
and Friday,
Pt.Tobacco Route, w ed
nesday and Sunday.
Westminster Route, }
Tuesday, Thursday (
and Saturday, )
Bel Air, Tuesday,
Thursday & Saturday,.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-01-28


to ihoss Of Neville's. As she soueht "a
withdraw heI hand hon his..
Neville could have elssped Der ia his
arms. Tor bis whole frame thrilled with
the assurance Of love which that loot
CAVES but .dsIies,eiy boaing over Il, be
released tle iair hand. and Kate. like I
frightened deer. darted. away. and harry
ing 10 hefehamhef, locked her door. and
bsnt into tears.
Numerous wefe the enquiries made
for Kate, but Neville had whispered 10
the bride that Miss Spencer bad retired
with . yiolenl hsadache and no one
knew The truth Till many nonihs alter. il
they even knew fittheh, when Neville
stood up II the altar With Kate. aad they
mutually exchsn ged those VOWS that cease
only with life.
And in this way. dear coz. did Hat.
fy Neville pop the question.
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RRornEI, JosATnAS.

The origin OF the term applied to the Unitet
States, is given id 4 recent number Of the Nss
witch Courier. The editor says Il vas commu,
niea,ed by an intelligent gentleman, nov up
wards Of eight, years Of age, vho vas an aetir,
participa.or in The scenes Of The Revolution :
The story is as follows:
When General Washington. after be,
ing appointed commander Of the army oil
the Revolution came 10 assoc husetts to
organize il. and Emake preparations Tor The
defence Of the country. be found a1grea'
desliiulion Of ammunition and other
means Necessary 10 meet the powerful
foe he had 10 coniend with and great diff,
fculty 10 os,ain them. IF attacked in
such condiiioa, the cause at once eight
be hopeless. On one occasion, al tina,
anxious period, d consultation Of the off,
GERS and others was had, when il seemed
90 way could be devised 10 make such
preparations as was necessary. his ex
cellency jonathan Trumbull, the elder.
who was then Governor OF the State Of
Connecticut, on whose judgment and aid
The General placed the greatest reliance,
remarked We d ust consult Brother JON
aihan on the subject. The General did
so. ant the Governor was successful IN
supplying nsanyIoi The wants oil the army.
When the officially alter arose, and the
army was spread over he country, il be.
came a word. we must consult Brother
Jonathan. TheEierm Yankee is still aP
piled to portion. but Brother Jonathan
has now become designation OF the
whole country, al John Bull has for Eng.
land.
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I Esm he Phiiadsipkis q s. Gsssffs.

Esm he PhiiadsiPkia U s. Gazsffs.
TWILIGHT HOUR.
This IL the hour thai Hove best
OF ell the hours Of day,
WheE, siDkinE slowly tn.his rest.
The dsy.got fsdes away;
When ell % tranquil and serene,
The wind scarce breaihes sigh,
And here and there sk4r is seen
To twinkle 10 the sky.
Oh this sweet hour doth seem 10 mo
Almost a. IL iyere given,
When from the cares Of day setfree.
: Toraiss the thoughts to heaven,
For % 1 ustch the distant sky
That glows with many . star.
Think Of that dear friend on hieh.
Aud thst bright world afar.
lsthink Of all the loved, the lost,
We from this world hare Gown,
Aud with ths rsusomed heavenly host,
Surround the Fathers throne.
Oft Fancy waves her magic wand,
And mid the shades Of night,
Those dear onesfrom the spirit land
Will greet my ravished sight
Or asthe Eephyr's voice hear,
Sigh with plaintiye moan,
! often list with anxious ear
For some remembered tone.
Some voice that hare forever still.
lnrapturous strains strains Of love,
Joins in the joy Gus songs that swell
The harmony above.
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= T0AAO.-.

WILLIAM LUCAS O. BENZ. Is. WASHINGTON,
HAVING associated themselves in The Prac.
m tice oflhe Law, viii attend the Superior and
laferior Courts Of jefferson, Berkeley, Frede-
rick. and Clarke e8 fsH
o6ieethe same ashersfofOre occupied BIZ Luz
cas- s Bedinger.
Il Charlestown, Aug. II, lS4S-k
The Senior Partner 10 the above Gard world
say 10 his friends aud 10 the public generally,
that ne has again resumed. win renewed zeal,
the practices Of bis profession, which the duties
Of public life, for he last fewy years, have com.
PEELED him in . measure 10 neglect. 4 To all
then, who would entrust their business IL his
charge, he deems i oely necessary for hip "a
say, that he b sgaiB prspassd. % heretofore
with all hisenergy, 70 Dc battle 10 their cause,
and 70 protect. wilh< al his ability. the rights
aud interests Of his clients. He can gepetally
be found, when not elsewhere professionally
engaged. AZ bis ofR:e il chsrles,own.
Aug. 90. iei5.-tf 5D aaassfs
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ANEcporle OF DR.. MOTT.

On an evening preceding Thanksgiv.
ing, not many years ago, two students left
The college, with the most foul intent Of
procuring some of The Doctors fine, fai
chickens. that roasted 10 tree adjoining
his house. When they arrived at The
spoil. one assembled the tree. while the
other stood with lhe bag. ready toreceive
the Plunder. II
II so happened that the Doctor himself
bad just lefi bis house, with the view Of
securing the same chickens for his Thank
giving dinner. The rogue under the tree
bearing some one approaching. immedi
ately creeped away. without notifying his
|companion. among The branches.
The Doctor cane up silently. and was
Immediately saluted from above as fol-
lows:
Are you readyi'
Yes responded the Doctor. dissem-
bling his voice as much as possible.
The other. Immediately laying hands
on The old rooster, exclaimed II
Here's old Prsx. will you have him T.
Pass him along was the reply and
WAS SOOu III LUG lgoGtOt
Here's marin Prex. said the uncon
scious student, grabbing ! fine old hen,
will you have heIf v
Yes again responded the Doctor
Here's son John. will you have him 4
Here's daughter Sal. take herr
And so on until he had gone regularly
through with the Doctors family and
chickens. The Old man then walked off
in one direction with the plunder. while
the student, well satisfied with his nights
work, came down5and streaked it for the
college. Great was his ssionishment 10
learn from his companion that be had not
got any chickens, and il be gave them 10
sny one il must have been DR.. Mott -
Expulsion. fnes add disgrace. were upper.
most in their thoughts anta the next FORE
noon, when both received polite invita-
ton from the President. requesting The
presence OF their company 10 Thanks
giving dinner. TO decline was impossi-
Sic 80 with hearts fullo anxiety for The
result, they wended their way 10 the house
where they were pleasantly received by
the old genAemsn, and With large party
were soon sealed around Inc IesuSe ooafu.
After asking blessing. the Doctor rose
from has seat, and taking the carving
knife turned with smile to the roguss
and said
young gentlemen, here's Old frex.
| SON John, Ind sister Sal. q, the same time
touchieg successiveIy the respective
chickens-,io WHICH win you behelFed =
The modification b The students msy De
imagined Springfield Req.
--
Nokin, Else.-A very good rebake Of
the excessive use Eof Cash phrase occur
red the other day al Boston. A man
went into store and inquired Of sales.
man il they had cravals.
NE aint got notting sissF vas me 70.
ply.
The eentiemsn selected and paid for
his crasat, and when be bad reached the
door turned to The clerk. seriously, and
said, 4 wanted several other articles. but
% you SAP you 'sini got no.bin' else !
wiil4ook further He then retired lesv.
ling the saleimsn a scratch his hsad With
chagrin.
~ tt 1A .-.l. .-eL.nrs -
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POETRY.


Go q moonlighi's dreary hour.
Where the silverJ ripples shine
Marx little, lovely flower
Be that lovely aosefet thine.
Mild as hesyens oua blue, il beams,h
Like clear and eloudless day
lmzse Of true love, IL seemeIh
To the heart sweet words 10 say.
And methinks lis blue eyes glis.ea,
Full Of love and tender thouRhl,
While from Tar y whispers listen ii
20 forget. fSrget me not %
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ITEMS in GENERAL
CAPTAINS or VOLUNTEERS.

We understand that the Governor and
Council have dated the commissions Of
the officers Of the different Virginia vol.
unieer colapsoies as follows. OF course
they rank according y the date Of their
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B E ALI AIR
IPRTWNpa aAT,E.

lp1A1WATa S&AlLlsis
aTNHE subscriber oilers for sale this desirable
Il i estate, situalea 81 miles from Charlestown
5 s from HarpeFs-Ferry and mile from thesmiih.
field and Ferry Turnpike, bounding on the w in-
chester and Potomac Rail Road. and
Containing about $50 Acres.
Aboul3s0 cleared and Inc residue in Timber
The cleared land lies compact and nearly in !
square The timber contiguous. This has justly
bean considered one Of the most dfsirGt,e Farm.
i IN the county Of Jefferson, rs regards location,
! fertility. and exemption from broken or waste
land, every Geld being accessible 10 running
Halef. There Is neser-fsiling well OF good
wafer 10 one Of the back fields, aud several 6ne
spsinss contiguous 10 the buildings.
The improvements consist Of comfortable
stone Dwelling House.
STONE STABLE, STONE Smoke HOUSE,
4 with cement loof, Stone Dairy, with eemenl
aoor. Frame Stable and Carriass house, (slab.
ing Cor ~ horses, superior Corn crib with Gra-
nary attached, otsrseers House, laew,l Quar-
Ter for servants, blacksmith and carpenters
SHOPS, Bsth.hduse, lce.honse, and there i .
large ice.pond Of spring water 10 the meadow.
There hare been . large number Of choice
Frnit Trees If every variety sci out within the
East lev yssrs and heginnipg 10 bear.
Any enc desiring further Information can adj
dress The subscriber on The premises. near Hall
sstonn, Jeoefson county, Va.
M Lewis W. WASHING !,
Der ~, l6ti--iES s# e
Il IN. 8. The taxes on the above Land fer
letSf oaly amount 70 80, which Is an In
duesment % capitalists Of other States % Pur.
chase. L. w. w.
i Mag 90, 1915
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second Arrival
OF $780,
Fall s Winter Goods.

II HyHE snbacribsr has. just returned from PHI
iateiphia and Bsilmore, with supply
q Fall T. Winter Goods, which, together with
his forner stock, makes bis assortment com
! plete- coosiiliog ID part Of The follouing, viz.
l clothls cassiusfes. vestinks, ssssnests,
/ Krinlss Niopselin De- Lainss Fancy Scarf,
4 Bfoul and Bleaehed Muslins,
\ RuIled Linsey, Farmet's Jeans,
4 Uhits Welsh Flsnnels,
1 Nd 1id fsiIoN Plannel, u
( 6rpoz c1shnere Shauls. s
1 sugar csshners cioaking. M
u Al1pcct., Nerigpes. &c.
Il Groceries, q elery description, u. -.
\ Wdotaais, hardware, &c,
Rtrsobs wishing Great Bargains wills veil
+ ian before p1fckrsings 8 ! an delsrnined
4 A all Lar. 8 5ES u. DORIAN.
( nsrpers Fsrsy, Nor 5. lsis-n
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commissions:

The JEFFERSON VoLuNTEERs We
understand that Capt. Rowan's company
is still 10 Richmond. but will be uniform.
ed and ready for embarkation 10 few
days. They are getting on pretty fairly.
and several Of them. who were members
Of glee clubs 10 lsi4. are keeping then
fellow members and many Of the citizens
in fine spirits. BY their exceilentpa,rioiic,
sentimental and comic songs They en-
ter upon their duties with hearty pur-
pose, and whilst they keep 10 their pre-.
sent humor, grim visaged Wal' will be
compelled 10 smooth bic wrinkisd front.
HIN. Rep.
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THE undersigned, wishing 10 dispose ST his
- Farm, situated in Clarke County, W two
and half miles from summit Point Depot, on
The Winchester and Potomac Rail Road, i've
miles north Of Bsrryvilie, oilers il At private
sale. The farm contains about
1JO Acres /;
Fifty or which are 10 good timber detailed
description is deemed unnecesssry-sulficei i 10
say, crest bargain will be given. Possession
gissn on the lst Of January next, or soo'ier II
desired. TH0s. w. MCCORMICK.
Bertyville, june 4, 1s46-tf.
The undersigned Is authorized and viii at.
tend 70 The sale Of The above property.
p. MCCORMICK.
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n
A Coon 0ns.-0ne Mr.. Patrick r
wss snnoyed exceedingly by ! strange
dos--ss Coleridse. says. ! harmless dog
~ who i.sadsd his domirii. msds ssirarl
isons IRON his celllr. and was very much
IN The wty oi Mrs Patrick + ia ihe
kiictea. On = cold uinipr uiyh.. the
wind cutting like 1 knife, and saow iro-
zen so - 10 burn like casbouic acid has
frozen. alter the dog. bad been iasaed out
doors 90 less than three times. and tie
last time requested to 90 loa warmet place
lupmeniionablr. PAT wss awakened out 81
warn and comfortable deep by the noise
Of rsthet On expensive fracture oiselass, -
The dog was 10 the house again. Patrick
wsi,ed upon him out, and both we're Is.
sent some fifteen minutes, so that Mrs.
Patrick ,. becoming surprised il not =
lsrmed at such prolonged absence. afose
also sHd Reat 10 the window.
From her point Of observation, she 50 "
in the clear moonlight, her lord standiag
in ndfrro6ais. barring the shirt, and the
wind making free with that. as Of course
il would. at the Northeast corner of the
house. The dog seemed i6Rbe sustained
on bis last legs'--his fore legs forming
two sides OF an acute triangle.
What can you be doing there, Pat
rick I,
There was such chattering Of teeth
that the answer for some time was some
what nnin,eliigible--at lastEit came -
Il anNtry-,ryiDg 10 traze the-the devil.
ish baste 70 DEATH /
The folIowing anecdo,e is told Of Old
Rough and Ready by letter writer.
who, however. does not Youeh for]j lis
truth. When the news Of the New York
election reached Montery. Il caused some
stir among the politicians inHcamp. Gen.
Taylor received the returns 10 the Ma.
tional Inteliigencer. and though mode.
rate politician. thought the news was too
good 10 keep. and imme diately informed
Generals Butler, Quitman and Twiggs Of
The result. We'll. how is New York r
asked Butler Right was the answer Of
Taylor. III never will be any thing else,
whilst Silas lives. replied Butler. Oh
replied Taylor II do not mean she's old
Wright, but Young right and here be
cbuckled at perhaps the 6rst wit he ever
attempted.