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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-01-11
PITrsBuRG. Saturday, Jan 8.

At two o'clock this morning fire broke out
in Water-sreet, in Evans steam mill, which
was destroyed with all its contents. John lr-
win a. Co.'S rope warehouse the custom
house George Ledle's mansion Il. 5.
Clark's dwelling house in First-sreet two
dwellings, owned by Mrs. Adams one by Mr.
Townsend Davy and Roberts's lock factory
nd a number Of small houses were burned.
A PERT REPJY.-A young buck belonging
TO the independent drink or-let-it-alone just as
I.please without-signing- -pledRe-society
popped the question TO a pretty girl a shor
tiac since, who brought still deeper blush
10 his always blushing countenance, by reply.
inc that as she had signed pledge TO neither
drink nor traffic in ardent spirits, she did not
feel AZ liberty to traffic herself of for a hogs.
head Of brandy.
Jpsrrcr.-In Now York Mrs Sarah Diblin.
an aged lady. recovered $500 OF Jumes Mur.
nh v an omnibus propr eior. In October, IN
,be middle Of the afternoon, defendants stage
was driven against her, knocked her down
aud br,ke her arm Such verdict will prob
ably teach stage drivers salutary lessen.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-01-11

Grj- A FRIEND who is somewhat curious in
such matters, informs us that he is satisfied
that there is far greater number Of feet of
stone wall on this Island than on any other
tract of land, of the same size in the world
and he is anxious TO know the quantity for his
own qualification, and also as matter of re-
cord. IL our friends, the farmers, will each
give us the number of feet Of wall on their
respective farms at their lcizure, we will
make table of the whole, and publish it for
the benefit of our readers 1t will take but a
short time for them TO do this and the result
viii unquestionably show that the farms on
Rhode Island are better walled than those Of
any other State. In the western country, q
stone wall is ne7er seen in travelling through
Wisconsin, after leaving the Lake shore, we
never saw stone, Of any size, until We
reached the Lead Mines of Galena
The King of Bavaria has offered prize Of
one bundled ducats for the best essay on the
subject, " by what means can the poverty OF
the lower orders OF the inhabitants OF Germany
and more especially of Bavaria, be most adyar-
tageously and permanently relieved" The
essays arc to be given IN by the 3lst of January
next, and will be submitted for decision tn a
competent esmml,,ee nominsted by ihs King.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-01-11

D1-Dr. Choulss delivered an admirable Ser
mon las, Sunday evening, TO the Young il
was repletc with s,und and wholesome ad-
vice, which, if needed, will have a beneficial
inf renee on the rising generation Of this com
munity. The Church was crowded.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-01-11

uTWealth is like a serpent, which an en-
chanter takes by the tail without being bitten,
but which turns round and gives a mortal
wound to ,hose who are unacquaintcd with
ils ART of charming IL.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-01-11

4" Yes" answered John, 4" Sic sum :"
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1849-04-04
asoesras
[rnoM THE yAinrtELD HraAIp.l .
aTHE NEWSPAPER,

Il there q man who aavof Sfeit. tho pleasure
ihat ID bringsl
with an Iiis jokes and anecdotes, and many
lwondroas things; Es,s SIS
) II makes MS weep Mt tales Of wos---it fils our
hsnrts with mirtf, s. 3. IS & s33il s3il
And tells us Of the price Of goods, and ho1
much Cottonss worth;
It giyss tho news from Washington--tells
how the members fight, Is
One party always in the wrong. the othcr
never right; N y 75.}s
The foreign news II gives you fnll-domcs-
iF!ttic items too!
The most important at this time--TnE FIFTH
INsrALMENTs DUE,
4 With various other paFagr ,phs, Of interest to
the town,
That monoy's scarce in all tho Banks, the
M price of Stock is down;
Tint specie has boon Eont abroad, 10 pay tho
debt wo owe @
Whilst thousands still, to bring II back-to
California 60;
Not 10 forget, moro rare than ull, u dancing
stare been seen
For this, and many wonders more, you from
the paper glenn
With here and thore, some good advice TO i'm.
prove your erring ways
And now and then, to please the girls; few
poetic lays;
Yet still with nll this varied news, to mako q
paper sell,
There's nothing like a list Of names-which
pays the printer well.
'Step to the Cap,uin's Office" then, and set .
tie up tho fare.
DON'T borrow from your next door fricnd, such
things are now too rare,
The smallest favors he'll receive and pledge
you his dovotions
To do you all tho good ho cantor LARGE
oEE's In PROPORTIONS.
Don JUAN.
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1849-04-04
THE RICH MERCHANT.
BY MRS. JANE PORTER.

It was night, and the streets we're
nearly deserted, the more especially as
it was showing fast. A single travel
ler, however, might have been seen,
wrapped in thick overcoat, urging his
way against the tempest, by the light
ofthe dim lamps. Suddenly, as he pas
sed ruinous tenement the figure Of q
girl started up before him.
"Please sir" she said, "if it's only
penny--mother is sick and we have
eat nothing today
The first impulse of the moment was
to 60 on; the second to stop. He looked
at the girl. Her face was thin and
pale, her garments scanty. He was O.
man of good impulse, SO he put his
hand towards his pocket, intending to
give her shilling. She saw the act,
and her lustreless eyes frightened.
But the traveller had forgot that his
overcoat buttoncd tightly over his pock-
ct.
cit is too much trouble" he said to
himself-'and this wind is cutting. Be,
sides these beggars are usually cheats
Ill warrant this girl wants the mon.
ey to spend in gin shop" And,
speaking aloud somewhat harshly, he
said, 81 have nothing for you; ifyou ore
really destitute, the guardians of the
poor will take care of you"
The girl shrank back without a word
and drew her tattcred garments around
her form. But tear glistcned on her
cheek in the light of the dim lamp.
The man passed on, and turning the
next corner soon knocked at the door
of splendid mansion through whose
richly curtained windows rosy light
streamed out across the entrance. At
the sound of his footsteps the parlor
door was opened, and beautiful girl,
apparently about seventeen, sprang into
his arms, kissed him on the cheek. and
then began to assist him in removing
his overcoat.
"What kept you so long, dear papa?"
said she, eff l had known where you
We're | would have sent the carriage.
You never stay so late at the ofice.'
"No, my love;I was at my lawyers
busy, very busy-and all for you" and
he kindly patted her cheek. ssBut now.
Maggy, can't you give me some sup
peri"
The daughter rang the bell and or
dered the supper to be served. It was
such one as an epicure would delight
in, jast the supper for traveller on q
night like that.
"Pa,'' said the daughter. when &
was finished 81 hope you are in a good
humor, for [ have favor to ask of YOU. -
and she threw her arms around his neck,
and looked up in his face with that win.
ming smile and those beautiful dark ewes
Of hers, 81 wish to give a ball on my
birth.day-my eighteeth birthday. It
will cost, oh!a sight of money, but you
are kind, good papa, and I know you
have been successful, or you would not
have been at your lawyers"
Yes, my darling" he said fondly
kissing her, "the cotton speculation has
turned out well. I sold all I had of
the article this afternoon, received the
money and took it to my lawyers, tel
ling him to invest it in real estate. I
think shall give up the business"
."oh! do, do, papa. But you will
give me this ball--won't you?''
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1849-04-04
EsHceplaaia,s, .gr.

Tho subscriber, through the solicitation of his
friends, has made arrangements Is 10 stand his eee.
btatrd Horse BUCEPHALUS, Jn in Sum,sr
District, the ensuing Spring. Said Horse NAV
be expected to pass through SulnteIyle, by
Fulton, and perhaps Slateblrg, aud in the Fork
OF Black River; aud any Other place where snf..
hclently encouraged aud convenient 10 his ronte.
which will be determined by The groom. iI.I1
Ternls-Isucephalus Jr, will be let 10
marca at Ssa.h0 $500 the season, and $40. 40
to insure; % cents TO the groom, in eyesy Il,
stance. Parting with The mare iortsils the in.
surance in every instance Every care will he
taken TO prevent accidents, bu. no linbty should
any occur. " iitss &, 8 q; y :.
N. B. Where a company of 6 or s mares is
made up by Responsible persons, and The Horse
and Groom furnished free of charge as he s ,,ass
ing round through the season, I viii rcdcce Iie
season TO ST, and the insurance 10 q 10. j will
also give the same chance 10 all those who feel
disposed to pattonize my Horse upon SAID to, ms
and conditions. 81 * ..7I5 Z
/ iS' rs PEDIGREE.
Bncephalus,' Jr., was go, bysJ. p Rodaeta,
Bucephalusi bo by W,lliamson's Bedford of Wiz:
gnin, and he by Old imported Bedford. Old
he by rwig; Fwig by the old imported SJs,nes: M
his 8. dam was, according 10 information, a
Medley. Bucephalus LAHORE dam was got by
old White Oak Split; he by Lewis Collins Splii
whose performances as Race Horse was wsli
established on tho Camden Turf, aud he out of
the Old imported gRattls.the- Cash; Bacepbaius
Jr's. g. dam was got by Marcus. .ii3 = s.
could ,'I. here publish long list Of certificates
rom different Districts relative to bucephalus
reputation as foai ge,tsr, bnt deem Il use.
less, us reference be had 10 lis printed bills
and 70 citizens Of Sumlor District, who have
asen Of his col,a aud know they will mt sufIsr
by compsrison with those of any other Horse.
:. .fE.s JAMES ID. McILWAIN.
Ma'ciF ~ io49. ~ -, Gin
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1849-04-04

AGES OF PUBLIC MEN.-Mr. CLAY
IS now seventy two. Messrs. Calhoun
Van Buren, and Webster were born in
the same year, 1882, and are now 67.
y General Cass is sixty six. General
Taylor is sixty four.
J. "Ma," said an inquisitive little girl,
VIII rich and poor people live togcth.
or when they 60 to Heaven?" eyes.
my dear, they will all be alike there. !"
"Ihen ma, why don't rich and Door
Christians associate together hero. The
mother did not answer.
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1849-04-04
GIN MI AIRING NC..

We are prepared to execute orders to any
extent in The above line, both for new work
and repairs. Our Gins are not anrpasseil BY
any made in the State, possessing nil fhe ati-
vantages Of the Falling Breast and Sliding
Ribs, which saves a great deal in way sofsre.
pairs. We also use the Steel Plate Saws,
with teeth set in an angle that cannot possibly
injure the finest staple, withlan inprovInent
TO regulate the noting of the otton; our brush,
is constructed on q plan, at once, Tho
advantages of lightness .strsngth and force
all very material in the sncsessfUi operation
of,a Gin. We would invite planter Is to call
at onr shop and examine for thernsel Ives,
whilst we would assure the public generally,
that they shall have no eanse to complain
either Of our work or prices
CABINET MAKING G. IS sS,i 4
We are also prepared to do work in the
. Cabinet line such as Bedsfaads. w aYlrobes
Safes, Book cases. Stands, ia abies, Cupboarsla,
&c. &c. at short notice, on liberal terms.
HIDsON5S g. BRp OTHER s}
Opposite The Prssly,erian chttrch. &
Sumterville, 4 April %, % ls547. 226 Nv, y
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1849-04-04
ID uast Received,

Dust Received,
BY DRUCKER & CO., full and comb)ete
supply of SADLERY, CUTLER Y Nh
HARD WARE, consisting of almost every
article which belongs to tho above specified
lines, which will be offered at the lowest pri-
ces. Enquire at the
t CAMDEN BAZAAR,
~ Opposite the Camden Bank.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-05-03

ZEN AND INK SUPERSEDED BY MACHINERY
IN Oliver T. Eddy, Of Baltimore. Md, has
invented machine, somewhat resembling a
very small piano. by touching the springs of
which, printed letters are instantly produced
upon paper placed for the purpose. There is
key for each letter Of the alphabet, the marks
OF punctuation, figures, &C., and on the depres.
sion of key with the finger, corresponding
letter is printed on The paper. |, may be use
fol as medium of communication for the blind
The insrumen, will prin, with amos, the per.
lection OF an ordinary printing press. single
copy OF any document. and with aboul the same
rapidly as The documen. can he transcribed by
a good penman.--the copying done by the ma.
chine, being Of course more plain and more
easily read.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-05-03
lre been
The New school Law.

The West Chester Village Record Of yes
lsrday. in stating some of the principle fea-
lures Of The amendment to the School laws,
says The directors are empowered 10 levy ajax
'ufclent TO keep the schools open not more
IhsO ten months in each year. The Schools
asIequired TO be kept open at least four months
ia each year. The Treasurer of the school
und is made the Collector of School taxes
The Collector is 10 fix time and place, when
aud where he will receive the School taxes,
and is 10 receive two per cent for collecting. Ii
His moi paid al The time designated, the con
sshIe is 10 collect it, ub-districis are not in
eferrd wiih---where the committee OF sub
tsrcl and the directors disagree in the en-
'pOymeni Of teacher, the people OF the sub
District have the right 10 elect teacher, who
mus. however, have been first examined by
hs directors. All moneys subject 10 uaxs,ion
iO' Sale aud county purpose, are made sab
lset to School TAX The State appropriation
1.-Two hundred thousand dollars IL continued ;
but ii is NOT made in the basis of taxation. The
people do not vote on the question Of taxation.
The Superintendent is required 10 furnI.h to
each Srhool copy OF tho new map of the
Slate. Pennsylvania, which by agreement with
'he publishers are furnished a. 50 each.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-05-03
SHERIEE'S SALE

By virtue Of wri, Of levaria facias issued
GU, Of the Cour, Of Common Pleas Of Monroe
county. Penn'a, TO me directed, will expose
TO public sale at the public house of JACOB
KNEcHT, in the Borough of Stroudsburg, on
Tuesday the 18Th day Of May meet,
at o'clock, P. NJ, the following described prop
erly, TO Wit: All that certain tract or piece of
Land situate in Stroud tnwnshlp. in The Coun-
~ and Sale aforesaid. bounded and described
as follows: Beginning at a stone, ,hence by
land late Of Jacob Stroud. deceased, north 81
degrees east, SO perches and 8 links TO post,
thence by land la'e of Garrel Brodhead, north
33 degrees west, 80 perches, five links to a
stone, south 81 degrees west, 81 perches and
links TO post, and ,hence by land late Of
Jacob Stroud, deceased south 33 degrees east
80 perches and five links to the place of begin
nIng. containing
12 Acres and SO Perches
strict measure. together with The hered,aments
and appertenances.
Seized and taken in execution as the prop
eriy of John Frankeniield, and to be sold by
me. g., :.f,
PETER KEMMERER,
Sheriff's Office, Suoud.burg,1 Sheriff.
April 26. lS49
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-05-03
A Portrait.

The last "Lancasterian" draws The following
fatterng portrait of its own political friends in
the course of some remarks abou, the Legis-
lature which has jus, adjourned. The truth
fulness OF the portrait will be a, once acknowl-
edged
1.-The democratic party requires purga,ion
There is too much ro,'enness and corruption
within it.. j. has blinked a, devia,ons fIom
political rec'itude so long ,ba, many seem TO
think these deviations essen,iali,ies There is
no security from contamination other than by
looping off the deceased members and lie, thai,
be done soon and speedily"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-05-03
sTROUDsBURG ACADEMY.

The Spring Session of the Stroudsbrg A.
cadeny vii! open on Monday, the 9th Of April
next. -,
The principal hopes by property and sea.
sonably imparing instruction TO the young, pa.
tient endurance IN moral training. and unwea-
ried diligence in the various branches of his
..rofession, TO merit and obtain that patronage
and support which the arduous duties of an ln-
structor demand
Terms:
READING, WARTIME and ARITHMETIC
per quarter of IL weeks So 90
GRAMMAR and GEOGRAPHY, with the
use of the globes and maps. $50
ALGEBRA, ASTRONOMY, BoTANY. MEti-
sURATroN, BOOKKEEPING, PHILoso-
PLY, &C., 800
LATIN and GREEK, for beginners so
All pupils charged from the time they enter un-.
til the end of the quarter ercept in cases of sick
ness.
THOMAS HARRIS.
Stroudsburg March 90, ls49 Princtpaf.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-05-03
Origin of Foss.

The very comuon brt mistaken idea. that the
log which we see of an evening hanging over low
meadows. and by the sides of streams, arises very
naturally from our first observing il in low places,
and, as the cool Of the evening advances, remark
Ng that it ascends to higher land; the fact is,
'oSeyer, not that the damp is ascending. but that
lou the coldness of ti2se situations they are the
fFst places which condense ,he before invisible
'spor, and as the cold Of the evening" ao'a"ce''
ne condensation takes place at higher lc'el-
large portion of the yapor ascends 10 the uppes
region of the atmosphere. where it cools and be-
zones visible to Us in the form of clouds and
Increasing in density by cooling. they gradually
'escend nearer The earth, until at last, becoming
700 condensed by the loss of heat, they fall in
'sn' "a to be again returned in endless succession.
scientific Phenonene Of Domestic Ltfetg9E q
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-05-03

-, !, broken, and whatever may be the
DIv In'..uI,, there is every probability of bloc.
F ~, between Canada and England. With
l, a,ier extending many hundred miles along
Torlbern States, together with the feelin g
..d.hIp and interest that has been created
.a'srcourse, Canada will be unconquerable.
Dopulalion like her climate, is hardy /;
~ ~. her strong holds are almost lmpregnabIe.
mounlains, her fastnesses, and her rivers,
FF.,l. ,bey would afford protection TO her own
'oI,on would prove The graves of thousands
Ssr foreign enemies.
Independence or Annexation will be the
.,bword hereafter. until England will loose
:. I,.t Jewel in the crown Of her once mighty
20 ..sions in the Western world.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-05-03
REGISTERS NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given 10 all legaiees and
other persons interested in the estate of the re-
spec,ive deceden.s and minors, tha, the admin
istration accounts of the following estates have
been filled in The Office of the Register OF Mon
roe county, and will be presented for con6fma-
tion and allowance TO the Orphans Court, TO
be held at S,roudshnrg. in and for the aforesaid
county on Monday the 2ls. day of May next,
al 10 o'clock A. NJ.
The first account of Joseph Alemose, ad-
minis,ralor of the Estate of Nicholas Al,emose,
late OF Ross township. deceased.
The frs. account of Henry Smith. one Of the
Executors Of the las, will and ament of Pc
ter Lander, Esq, late of Sm,hfeld township,
deceased
The accoun, OF Jacob Siglin, administrators
of the estate of Jacob Siglln, Sen'r., late of
Chesnuthill township, deceased, upon the real
estate of said deceased.
The first account of John S. Van Vile, and
Hannah VanVIiei administrators. of The es.
tate of Charrick VanVliet, late of Stroud town
ship, deceased.
The first accoun, of Joseph Fenner, admins
traitor of the estate Of Henry Fenner, late Of
Hamilton iownshlp, deceased.
The first and final account Of Joseph Fen
ner, administrator of the estate of William
Mills, late of Chesnu,hil township. deceased.
The final account of Peter Treble, Jr., and
John Kau,z, administrators of the estate OF
George Ace, Jr... late Of Smi,hfed township.
deceased.
The accoun, Of Amos Heller, administrator
OF the Estate Of Dorarhy Schoonover, late OF
Middle Smhfeld township, decd.
SAMUEL REES, Jr.. Register.
April 26, 1949
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-05-03
Trial List. NAV Term.

/. Joseph Keller vs.. John Drake and Der
ick HuIick.
g. Trustees of VIM. Bingham VS.. John
Kunkls and Thomas Henry
g. George Bu,z and Matthias Miller vs.
Chas. Snyder.
a. Levi King We. Jacob B. Teel.
s. Michael Kiser VS.. John SHUTTER
6. Joseph Lawrence for The use of John
Cover VS.. Stroud ] Hollinshead.
T. Alfred Hawk vs.. John Franken6eld.
g. Pe,er FeIencer vs.. Depue S. Miller.
s. Christian Me,zgar IS. Conrad Frable.
10. B. Green and ]. Gleen VS.. John Kel-
Ter, Esq
RI. Jacob Yeiter rs. John Chambers.
H. John Merwine vs.. George Hawk, jr.
and George s. Hawk.
I3. VIM OserfieId VS.. Simon Smith.
IA j. c. Drake, &c. W. EIIzab. Hufsmi,h,
&c.
s Is Chr. Snyder and son VS.. EIb. HUFF
smith. &c.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-05-03
ARGUMENT LIST.


Nj. Fl Jones VS.. PeIer Jones.
John Keller vs.. Christopher D. Keller.
Perer j. Hoodmacher VS.. Jocab Dot,er. jr.
Godfrey Greensweig vs.. VIM. Hawk, ct al.
Peter and George Merwine VS.. Melchoir
Barry and Abraham Barry.
Martin Place to The use of VIM. Broadhead
vs. Timohy Vanwhy.
Ph,llp Shafer, sen VS.. Moses Philips and
James HoIIlushead and James H. Stroud.
In The matter of road in Penn Forest tsp.
In the matter of the real estate OF Geo. Bush.
deceased.
In the matter oflhe accoun, Of Simon Schoon.
oyer, committee of BENJAMIN Schoonoyer.
Rule on Charles b. Shaw.
In the matter Of road in Tobyhanna town.
shin. from Adam Eaufer's saw-mIll TO the Eas-
ton aad Wllkesbarre Turnpike.
Peter Buzz and Abraham Buzz VS.. Samuel
Franlz, ct al.
In The mater of the report Of auditors on the
account of The adm'Ors OF Wm. Mos'elier, dec q.
Owen Rice. attorney of the Heirs ol Joseph
Horsfield, deceased vs.. Abraham Bu'z and
Peter Meckes. and Terre Tenants.
Same vs.. Same.
Same vs.. Same
David d. Wagner to the use Of James Sta
oles VS.. Ferdinand Dulot and terre tenants.
. In the matter of the AUDITORS repor OF Chas
II Hsao.y. assignee of Samuel B. Keifer.
: Coorad Sigie vs.. George Rilbernd.
Same w. Same,
Same VS. Same,
Jordan VS.. MslreD,
Same We, Same,
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-05-03
GLICKENER'S SUGAR-COATEDPu PuRGA-
~ TIIE PILLS are every who're all the rane

~ TIVE PILLS are every where all the rage.
And wherefore not For all other medical COM
pounds make you worse before they make you
better. while Clickener's Pills give pleasure from
the first instance, and cure one entirely without
giving him to suppose that he has been taking
medicine at all. Had Byron been living he would
have called Clickener's Sugar-coaed Purgative
Pills the Poetry of Medicine, for heretofore medi-
cine, in almost all its forms, was nearly as dis
gusting as it was beneficial, but now the evil is
most effeetually removed, for Cckener's Sugar
coated Pills have no taste whatever of medicine.
produce none of the nausea and griplng attendant
on the operation of other medicine, and their spec
dy effect in removing all impurities from the sys-
tenn cannot be excelled by any other medicine
which has been discovered.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-05-03

A MEAN MAN..--We have heard of mean
men in our day, but a correspondent, Of ,hs ST.
Louis Reveile mentions one, TO whom mus, be
yielded the palm :---"Talk abou, mean men !
Why, there's ,ha, Bill Thompson, he's The
meanest man have ever heard. on---Bill was
constable there Why don't you think, he
had an execution agasins, me for a, liule mat
ter OF groceries, and he came out and eyelled
on my old 'oman's ducks, and he wanted me
TO drive em up and keich 'em for him, and
told him to kelch em himself; and he chased
EN- round and round The house, and every lime
he's ketch duck, ned Sc, down and wiring It's
head of, and charge m,leagei"