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Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-08-17

Mn. BLAIR n THE CAss Men. The fol-
low ing Is The resolution unanimously adop-
ted by tbs democratic convention of Anne
Arundel county, II was submitted by John
s.. Setlman, Esq. and the secretary was direct.
ed to forward d copy oil il to Mir. Blair.
Whereas Francis P. Blair, the d~elegare 10
the National Democratic Convention ior the
LIST C ngressional District OF Maryland. has
stated in a letter to the Editor OF the n. Y.
Evening Post 'that bis heart is with Mr.. Van
Buren, and his principles" and that he shall
vote the nomination OF Cdss and Butler upon
puuctilio; and whereas. as we are a coAsii-
tuent portion OF The District that he was APP
pointed to represent, aud have no confidence
IN any man who looAs one way and row an
other, Therefore, be it unanimously resolved,
that the aforesaid Francis T.. Blair is hereby
absolyed as Tar as we can absoive him, from
ali Obligation tOvcte upon puuculio, aud that
he is at perfect liberty to vote Tor " Van Bufen
and his principles
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-08-17
VIRGINIA CITY

EhEaI sale of lots at auction at Virginia Civ in
- Hancock csunty, Va, on TUESDAY The ia,h
nay Oh september next. A rare chance is now osa-ad
Tor persons to invest capital with a certainty ofran;j in
crease in value. "'@Pi"i
The undersigned would respectfully invite r,b,;. m.
'e"li"h 70 a sac OF lois al The above mentioned lime and
Place, win me confidence of its possessing ADVANTAGE.
.a'e'y elha'ed To- building up a commercia and n anu
iaetitih' Town. lis situation being Immediately on tho
eastpaaN OF the ono river, at a COED landing. al ali s.a-
fs oi .be wafer; about mid way between Pittsburgh and
" heeiing, Two m,les south NJ Wei'svii lille. Obio -, IS
aso immediately opposite the mouth 1T Rig Vel ow
1leeh, Jefferson county, Ohio. aud al the itnciion Of
ue rn'shnrgh aud Cleveland Railroad with The OhIa
hNe'' on an extensive river bottom of more than five
m'es IA length, aud an average of more thsu tt,rss
'ouiths Ola mile an width, ana entirely above hi,h 49,,
marx, (ic greater part 30 feet aud not ,ntcrser,eahn
any one Considerable ravine or run tina, woua, ,fs.."y
a communication through ANY part OF saJ hn,,n,, .,hh'uI'
mas a gentle inclination from the base of line rira, a n
10 the bank. stone cnal is found IN dta,s.n, nHis
immediately al The base OF the hHl back of ~
'ou', ifo"' three 10 sA feet IN depth. lnexhsrstl' ~
quah'i'N ann superior IA quahty.-tiso liue ~. "
every material requisite Tor buiiiins "A, ai,,,d,m. an"
~ .aui.i"h u 'he a'oVr, q may be nere>ssry
non thai ihe'e Is a strong probability Of tbe ~" I, "ea
o. .ns'lIa cay tellg selected as ms conn, ~ a,''
Iuiy a. ~ SAloh bRkNN AaAN. |
~ &C. e. BRrs>.ux |
~ o'rsA c%awrIh,r, ve,y low. I4st r.ce.r.sIv
AN .
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-08-17

xElRGlNIA-Is CHASCERy.-At Rules held in the
y Clerks Office ofihe Circuit Superior Court of Law
and chancery, fos the County Of Ohio, in the month OF
August, 1915.
Margaret Z. McCredy, Complainant.
dg0inst
Dennis A McCredy, Executor in Pennsyivania of Den.
ms Mccredy. deceased, and in Virginia, ENecntor AZ
son TORT of the same estate, aud in his own right, The
Merchants and Mechanics Bank of WheeIiny, and
John w Gill, President, and Sobieski Brady, Cashier
OF the said Bank, Defendants.
The defendant. Dennis 4 McCredy, not hay ing enter
ed his appearance and given security according to The
act OF Assembly aud the rules OF tins Coart, and il ap-
petIlcg ny satisfactory proof that he is not an inhsbi-
iant OF the Cor.nionw eulih of Virginia:-On mott ion OF
complainant by Counsel, il is ordered that the said de-
iendant do appear here on the first day .ftle next Term
~ TINS Court, aud answer the compiainant's hii, and
thal a 'opy of this order lie forthwith inserted in some
newspaper printed in the city Of Wheeiins, for two
months successfully, and posted at the front door of the
court house of Ohio county. \ copy Tesie,
Russell. (augid) ALEX !. LAiDLEY Crk.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-08-17

THAvE the pleasure to inform my fri lends that have
~ lately doubled the production of Oil Vitriol in my
establishment. Having now a stock Of over 1900 car.
bows Oh Ntrolo on hand, and being able to manufacture
400 carhOvs weekly. | feel confident | can supp v all de-
mands | also Keep constantly OF hand Alum, Copp sTds,
Aqua Forts, Muriaiic Acid, Nitrous. sulphur, and
AceticEthets, Aqua Ammonia Fortes, sc. aud Alcohol,
from 90 TO o. per cent.
All orders addressed to my exclusive agents, Messrs.
ALLEN X %, of Cincinnati, will be promptly attend
ed 10. T. GRASSELLI
POTASH will pay the highest market
price for a good article OF Potash or Pearls, at the Gin
ciunaii Chemical Laboratory, junction Of Congress and
Front streets, or at Messrs Alien Il Cos Drug Store,
corner Main aud Finn streets
Augi7-2wd f.. GRASSELLI.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-08-17

Hun. THOMAS EN ING.
BrpenEis.loa. We rgplish thc lol,1wingex e
tract OF a letter rom ODE Hon. Thomos Eu ius.
OF Ohio. TO WIN. n. Johnson. Esq OF This
city. The letter was o tiatcnded Tor pnbli.
cation, bat our readers will BE- pleased 10 sec
that the Old Salt boiler, as he j. i4mi,iahv
called in Ohio, is disposed 90 visit us. il be-
can; and that be gives Taylor and, Fillmore
ms warm and powerful support. On last
Tuesday. be was TO address the citizens OF
SanJusky, on tbc state # the Nation, and
he will doubtless visit other Western Reserve
counties. The Wing Executive Committee
WI! take an early opportunity, doubtless, 10
invite him 10 visit US, and make due prepa-
r.tions to extend 10 him a hegrty and hosplt-
able reception,
Extract Of a Letter from the Hon. Thomas
Ewing.
Il will endeovor. if possible, in The course
Of the canvass, To- visit your city. ! have
much duty on hand at home, and do not know
that ii will b. in my power. but on ny visit
TO the ca stern part OF ONO, Will try and make
a spare day or two Tor that purpose.
Most OF The Wings IN such parts Of o 10 as
| have visited are now going IN heartily Tor
General Ia} ior-we shall lose very few, and
gain many. II osr loss b. not greater in thu
North Eastern part OF The State, then J appre-
hend We viii give a very large majority; but
it is i'm possible yet 60 tell how much the dis
turblng iofcesi IN that quarter may injure Us.
Those smoug Us here who wished Tor a North
ern malone opposed 20 Slavery, aud a
through Whig-in favor OF q Tariff, Internal
improvement, &c., &c, reason la this wise:
Cass or Taylor will be our Presldent-Cass
IS IN iavor al the exercise oil the veto power
GeDeral Taylor Is opposed 10 II. II we have
a Protective Tariff and Improvements OF Riv-
ers and HdTbOrs. We must have them by a vote
OF The two Houses Of C0nSress-Taylor will
not use Executive influence against either OF
those measurrs-Cass tUiU-Tayior will not
veto either OF them-Cass trHl veto both. We
gam every thing by e~lecling General Taylor
that we could gam with the most thorough
Trend oil those measures--we lose all, II Cas-
Is elected. The same IS the case, as 1t RS
poets Tree and slave territory. We find IN
General Taylor, too, the friend Of Peace-one
opposed to aggression upon our nelghbors-
one who daily appreciates the horrors OF war,
and who in The heat OF battle, and in the flush
OF victory seized every occasion to negotiate a
truce or peace, and stop the e~iiusion OF hu-
man blood. Cass is ia favor Of war-1ot &C
%tually disposed, | believe, 10 fight the battles
himself, bat speaking |valorous words-buily.
ing England and swallowing Mexico at d meal
aud NotIng censure against General Taylor tor
his humahity-hence. those who wish for
Peace, choose T5vior rt her than Cass. They
look upon these things as practical men, who
are disposed TO do the best th9t circumstances
VIII permit; aud no man who reasons, doubts
what that Is. On the whole, | think we
shall lose lew votes and gain many.
! am very truly,
Yours,
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-08-17

CURIOUS FACT Is NAlURAL H.sroEY.-Re.
cehty y }oulh sP5Ho" un1oie 10 fly, was
observed IN tbe grounds OF 0 gentleman at
Hindley, aud an attempt was made TO catch
it, bat ia vain, as il escaped lis pursuers by
hiding itself in a hedge, ne3c 10 the locality
of a thrusli's nest, which bad Young ones In
il. A day or two aiterwarls'th % young snsr-
row was louud quite brisk aul hearty, 10 the
nest Of the thrush. where il had introduced
itsrl(, and, like many human invaders, had
DESTROYED the natives, the Young lhrushes be-
ing found quite dead in the hedge bottom, be-
neath the nest. What Is still more remarka-
BIZ, the old thrush is bringing ~ the young
her oWn brood,
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-08-17
AUCTION SALES OF
Dry Goods of every description.

n pursuance OF an aereemeat between all parties cnn.
q cerned, I will sell, at pablo auction, A, nv src,on
rooms on TUESDAY, August ~. 1913, at vi O'clock
=: ~ aud continue until all is sold. a large assortment
Oh Mefehandlze, consisting, in part, OF Cloths. Cas-;
neres, satinets, Tweeds, Flannels, leans. hleached AMI
brown ,iu.'lrs of the most Approved hran $, Prints Of
az h'hus' hIpscoas and Ladies' Dress Goods ceqer,Iv.
a,ish ! mems and Linen Diaper. Damask, Table Linen
ulchines. hahdkerchiefs Threads, Suspenders, Gloves.
ne whoie. comprising the most full and eomnle,e ,s
sortinent ever offered az auction in his ci,y 's
also ioo Yards figured arpeting, 4 chests Young Uy.
son les' D boxes Virginia Cavendish Tobacco: d Dozen
ounee anus cases brass clocks; l case large Family
ninies, WIN avariety OF other goods not enumerated
attend this sale. ""'""'@se ~
Terms of Saie.-Alls sums OF s5o or under cssh. ana.
SSo, w days credit, purchasers Civ ing approved nesoti..
pie endorsed papers. Sales positive.
Augi6 w WJCEUan -
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-08-17

The MExicANs DESERTED BY RILEY.-Ad-
vices from Vera Cruz to the 29th nit, have
reached New Orleans, The only news Of in
terest from Mexico is the arrest of Riley and
other officers Of the San Pdtricio band for
endeavorins 10 excite a revolt 10 Tia regiment.
1t is also stated that some three hundred If
this band had left the city of Mexico for
Q4eretaro, shouting Tor Almonte, who is sup
posed to have supplied them with money, 1t
is the opinion at Vera Cruz that Almonte is
but Tie too! in thismatler o Sin,a Anna.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-08-17

CoUNclL.-The city Council met yestarday
for the settlement Of question relative 10 the
Wheeling & Belmont Bridge, as connected
with Water street. The city authorized pro-
vision for a street IL feet below Main street
running under the bridge & giving space of
% feet from the street 10 the bridge, or au-
thorizing the company to lower their struc-
ture three feet giving Il fee, in the clear, and
the city to pay one half the nett cost of
changing the Plan provided the same does not
exceed 1850 dollars.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-08-17
~SERGEAxr's Ormcg. Aug. IA. ISIS.

Hah'LANI ; VFtIOk' mug, 1T, ISIS.
TUE practice OF hTiag Cannon within the Hunts OF
city has hecohe sn common and the com.
plant OF The citizens 80 general, tha' [ deem il my
dniy 10 enforce, strictly. The following section Of IAN
ORD tlancs 10 prevent improper practices"
SEE ,, IL aay person shall dfe or di-char.e, within
such parts Of lhe ely, winch are. or Shall lie laid out
inio lots, % within five hundred feet Of saii limits. any
cannon gun, pistol, or firearms, or any cracker, squin.
r~eNei, or ire, works, except 1t he IA case of necessity
or IA the discharge at some pdalic duty, ~ al a military
parade by older of tho officer in command. or wiz. ne
permission of the Mayor, or two Aldermen OF the city.
such person for eveiy such oaerc shall fOrleit and psy
To The ely not less than one nor more than ten dullsr.
Persons who MAJ hereafter y ISL to FIRE any cannon.
or etler article mentioned IN The above section sf tns ~
dlhance, VIII get p,rulssion from the Mayor or two Al
terhea ofthe city, Ia writing or subject lheils ives h,
the peua!ty. THDs
Ansl5 argus cryl Sergeant.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-08-17

A cheap edition OF the Life Of GENERAL
ZscHAsY TAYLOR. nv J. f. Wharton, which
has recently appeared in the columns OF The
Times, has been prepared and is now ready
for general distribution. II is printed with
clear type, on good paper, in pamphlet OF
30 octave pages. 1t will I've sold by whole
sale. at the low tate Of $50 q thousand copies.
Orders will be received at the office OF the
Times. As it issnld for almost its exact cost,
for the sake of a wide distribution and general
circulation, orders will in all instances be &c
companied by the amount due,
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-08-17

The Pittsburgh Post boasts that all the uen-
erals in the army but one are supporters oil
Polk. Cass * Co. We deny the fact, though
most Of them are OF lhat stamp, and appoint
ed because they were. We think an anec-
Iote that come under our knowledge IN lS4f
isappIicaVie to this case. A wealthy man
and violent p~arlizsn living near this city &C
costed a shrewd wbig with the remark "You
viii De asto isaed when | tell you that there
is but one vhig among the sixty men IN my
harvestfe!d-' - am ostonished," was the
lefly,-otaat the one Wing is there"
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-08-17
Correspondence Of TIE Pitfsbargh Gossite.
CLOSING SCENES IN THE SbNAIE-
APPOINTNENTS-A CHAbkNGb
WAslxerox Mug. ID. ISIS.

ASlNHiBN RVS 1890
The last act of the Senate was The conhr-
nation of MIR. Burnett, Attorney Generai'
or Chief Judge OF the new Territory oil Ore
gou. and associates. Messrs. Bryant, oil 'ndi-
ana AID Turney OF Illinois.
The subjeo; under discussion in heSena'e'
which caused the rupture between Senators
Butler and Benton, was in reference 10 a ser
les OF resolutions which appeared in the New
York Herald, some days since, supposed to
be from the pen of Mr.. Benton. rejecting
severely upon the character Of Gen. ktarney.
MIR. Butler denounced said resolutions, and
said they were ~"dishonorable." To which
Mr.. Benton replied. iii the gentleman Irom
South Carolina called The proceedings dishon-
| o%nrable, he would cram the lie down his
throat"
This remark Of Col. Benton's drew from
MIR. Butler a challenge.
The Municipal all horilits had both gentle
men arrested aud bound to keep the peace.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-08-17
RADwAY's CHINESE MEpIcATEB SOAR AMI
THE CJPcASSI.N upNN,

AZ
nHIS medicinal cosmetique is a sure curative to all
= affections OF the siin, impartins heaIl h aud beauty
10 the coihp'exton. We have been frequently asked why
we call Radwats Soap, Chinese? We do not pretend
10 say mat Railways Soap was either invented or pre-.
Pared III China. Not at all; the invention in entirely
our own-so also is its manufacturer; but its medicinal
agents are Indigenous Of that climate, whilst its beauti
yhg properties are largely OWN, 10 the Circassian
fei'ha. The Henna is one of those Ineritorious plants
whose virtues asa cosmetique has for centuries been
known only 10 the Cireassians. But by the wonderful
success OF Railways SOAP in inpartins that transparent
souhess TO the skin, health and beauty to the coiupiec.
i,nn, Is proof positive of its rare and valued virtues
runs, with other baisamic plants, possessing healing,
cieansing, purifying and beautify ing merits (known on.
y 10 us) is the great secret of the success of Railways
soap. Railways Soap is speedy in its effect of removing
Tan, Snnsnrn, Pimples, Blotches, Pustnies, letters.
Cures SAT- Rheum, Ringworm,R Rash and mosquito hiies'
FOR shaving tbs excellent, for the Toilet il il uneialled
Sold for - cents. large, aud l2t cents. s,afi tablets. Al
ne principal dcpois, I'll Courtland street; 55i Pearl ST
ne" YORK. J& II RADWAY sec.
So ooi Pearl street. New York.
sum IN wheeling by A FAIRcHiLD,
wig" Agent.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-08-17
MARTIN VAN BUREN.-Our loco II

MARTIN VAN BUREN.-Our loco loco
leaders are irving to lay the lattering uncuon
10 heir souls that The nomination OF Mr..
Van Buren, will have the effect OF dividing
the vhias in the free states. and thus AIDING
lbe election of Cass. BY what process they
arrive at that conclusion we are unable tosay
as II is beyond ou reach; but on the contrary
we cannot see how a man who voted TO coll
denim MIR. Van Buren, in 1910 can vote in
his favor nov.
He was opposed to a protective tariff then
he is now.
He was in favor of the sub-treasury then
he is now
He vast favor of a standing army OF lO0,
00O men. hen-we suppose he is now.
He basely truclled to English dictation
then-he would now.
lie was in favor of controlling congress by
the veto.-he Is now.
He filled the Offices of government with
brawliug partizans-he will again.
In what feature then has he improved that
should challenge the support OF any man who
voted against him in 1910? We cannot find
any one feature, aud while we believe that
there are thousands who supported his policy
in $40 who will vote for him now, we can
not believe there any who will sacrifice all
their political principles upon one altar and
support him whom they formerly opposed
for various cruises that still exist.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-08-17

r1HE Annual Meeting of the Ohio and Brooke Conn.
- iy Agricultural Society, will he held at the hons. of
WIN IRWIN, IN West Liberty, on Friday, September the
LIST, al ioo'clock, A. NJ, for the election OF officers and
me transaction of business generally. A punctuai al
tendance OF the members is requested. BY order of the
Managers. re- g.,
Argus and Herald copy. faugI5l
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-08-17

NOTiCE-The subscribers Tor the tes'i-
uaaiI to Lieut.. a. Loring are requested to
meet a.fhe Office ct JAMES S. WHEATE'
f-5. "a thursday evening The l7th inst. Ito
mo.tou) at 7o'clock. Punctuai attendance
j. eep,es,iiy desired.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-08-17


VTlRGiN1A-1S CnAscIRy.-At Rules held in the
" Clerks Oflce Of the Circuit Superior Court Of Law
and Chancery, for the county Of Ohio, in the month Of
August, 1913.
heunea / hedges, Complainant.
against
ONO Hedges, Executor of Hiram Hedges, deceased. Han.
nah Hedges, widow of said Hiram Hedges, deceased,
Charles Hedges, Joseph Henphill 4 Mary his wife,
DaViu d sherrod q sarah Ann his wife, William Nc
Jane his wife, which said Charles r, Mary, Sarah Ann,
Eii2aheth T aud Jane. are children and aevisees of
Hiram Hedges, deceased, Defendants
me defendants, Dcvid Il. Sherrod aud Sarah Ann his
WIG, and William Michigan and Elizabeth +. his wifa-
NOT having enIereu lnelr appear dnoS .u,t given security
according to the act of Assembly aud the rules Of this
Court, and II appearing by satisfactory PROOF That they
are not inhabitants of the Commonwealth of virginia:
On action of complainant by counsel, il is ordered tina,
the SAID defendant 10 appear here on the first day of the
next term OF this court, aud answer the cOmpiai ants
mn, aud that a copy of this ORDER be forthwith inserted
III zone ne wspaper printed in the city of Wheeling, for
two mouths successfully aud posted at the front door of
the court houseof Ohio county. A copy Teste,
Nelson. lsusl7l ALEX. T. LAIDLEY, CPk.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-08-17

A witty lawyer. once a Recorder Of the
Third Municipality, yesterday i~ocosaly asked
d boarding-housr keeper, ia Recorder Bald
vln's Court, The following quesli ion. We
Ihink the reply was good. "Mr.-,
II a man gives YOU 5000 to keep for him, aud
dies whatdo yoa dor Do you pray tor him?'
NO SIR, replied Mr., II pray Tor another
like bim.'-N. .. Deiia.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-08-17
ACADEMY FOR YOUNG LADIES.

ACADEMY FOR YOUNG LADIES.
The duties OF the Academy for young ladies'
at Wheeling Va. under the charge OF the sis
ter. of tho "Visitation." will be resumed TOR
the fall term on "Wednesday the 10th inst
This school is conducted upon the plan and is
a branch o. the well known Academy at
Georgetown, d. C.. For terms &c. see pros
pecjus.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-08-17
REGISTER
REPORTED by G.. " BERRY


ARRIvALs N DEPARTURES
Of Bouts Tor the last 4 hours GU lin. yss,sr
lay at a O'CLOCK, p. NJ.
ARRIVED.
Rio Grande, Conley, Pittsburgh.
Cashier. Dawson,
Vance. Kouniz,
Dolphin, Hazlett, Cincinnati,
Colorado, Gormlcy, 81 Louis,
Hudson, Zoe, Bridgeport.
Companion. TumIlnson, Sun Fish,
Virginia, Dawson. Steubenville,
DEPARTED.
Virginia, Dawson. S,eubenville,
Companion, Tomlinson, Pittsburgh,
Cashier. Dawson,
Colorado, Gormley,
Dolphin. Hazle,t,
Hudson, Poe,
Highland Mary, Burke, Cincinnati,
Rio Grande, Conley,
) feet inch. water-falling.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-08-17
B~ONAPARTES HABITS.

His partislity for the bath he mistook for a
necessity. He would usually remain in for
about two hours, during which time | used to
read to him ex racts from the journals and
pamphlets of the doy, for he was anxious to
hear and know all that was going on. While
in the bath, he was continually turning on
warm water, to raise the temperature; so that
| was sometimes enveloped in such a dense
vapor that | could not see to read, and was o.
bliged to open the door. Bonaparte was ex.
ceedlng temperate, and adverse to all excess.
His flatterers, probably under the idea that
sleep is incompatible with greatness, have E.
WINGED an equal disregard OF truth in speaking
OF his night watching; Bonaparte made Others
watch, but he himself slept ard slept we'll
His orders were that | should cali him every
morning al seven. | was, therefore, the first
to enter his chamber; out very frequently
when | awuke hi ", he would turn himselfan
say, "An! Bourrieune, let me sleep a little
longer" When there WAS no pressing busi-
ness | did not disturb him again ill eight o.
clock. He in general slept seven hours Out
OF twenty-lour, besides taking d short nap ia
The afternoon.
Among the private instructions which Bon
apaite g7ye me, one was very curious: "Dur-
ing the night, y said he, center my cilamberas
seldom as possible. Do not awake me when
you have any good news TO communicate
with that there Is no hurry; but when you
bring Inc bad news, rouse me instantly, for
then there Is not a moment to be lost" This
was a wise regulation, and Bonsparle found
his advantage in it. -Bourricne's Memoirs
Of Napoleon.
A HoRsE TRAng.--l once witnessed a
horse I a lie, n common with IA crowd, as y e
sat SIN king silently. Two keen ones met
to turn TO mlrth our %reverie:
Tom
'Hey?'
know nv bay?'
yes
How'll you trade?'
'D'know.'
We outsiders watched to see who would
rome out a head, for both Were upen-eyed
chaps.
The only fault he ever had was high spir-
It's, and he's pretty we'll over that says Bill.
Niue amt a bit TOO mettelsolne,' SAYS
Tom.
We saw somebody would suffer by their
eyes, and whomsoever il was, he was flatted
forever for they had never been in direct col
lislon before. After a short silence, SAYS
Bill
For how many dollars will you swap
We peeled our optics and said nolhing, for
Bills was by odds the best horse.
Five, says Tom.
Done says Bill, as though he had a SURE
hing OF it. After a short silence-stopplng
whistling-' Tom
Hey!
'One thing | forgot; My horse is dead
A very still small whistle, and a universal
long breath.
We'll, anyhow, I'll observation-disclosures
ing hiseye as he put it into his pochet.)-
Mines dead too
Then burst Bills mighty heart. He miz
ed,-Yankee Blade,