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MO. o, OPPOSITE CENTRE MARKE EFT.

MO. o, OPPOSITE CENTRE MARK ET.-
IN We have hand variety of very ole
and choice Wines and Liquors, to which the atten.
ton of the public is most respectfully solicited
comprising
Fine old "Pnet Castillon'' Brandy, vintage Of
1926, imported in $780, on draught and bottled
A carefully selected stock of Brandies, imported
from the London docks, OF several celebrated
Brandies, including
j. s +. Martell, dark and pale
Vineyard Props. do. do.
Leger Freres, do. do.
Half pipe superior old GODDARD" vintage OF
1898, a very rich and delicate Brandy
The above Brandies have all been selected with
great regard to quality, and are warranted to
be perfectly pure.
otard, Dupuy Co.'s Brandy vintages of 1874
and ls45.
A Signette. Napoleon, and Domestic Brandy
Very superior old rye Whisky, "A pure article,
Distilled in 1929, now twenty years old, bottled
and on draught
Scotch malt Whisky.
Irish Whisky.
Pure Holland Gin.
Do. Jamaica Spirits.
Do. St. CroX Rum
Brown Stout, Barclays"
Scotch Ale, doves Falkirk''
Hicdsick Champagne, imported by Rensult &
Francois.
Hiedsick "Ensler & Co"
p. A. Mumm's Sillery.
Geisler's Gown Brand"
Geslcr's Anchor.
Shield Brand.
Cardinal do, quarts and pnts.
Regents Golden Sherry, Of the most rich and
delicate flavor, pronounced a most superior
Wine.
Old Pale Sherry, "P Harmony"
Do. Brown do. duff, Borden 4 Co"
Old South side Madeira
Fine Sicily do.
Cctte do.
Sweet Malaga Wine,
Dry do do.
Old Port Wine, Regents"
Do. do. do. burgundy"
Chateau Margcaux Claret.
Perfect love Cordial.
Cinnamon do.
Bounce.
White Wine Vinegar.
Pure Cider Vinegar For sale by
Dec. l0-9tcoif JOHN Is. RlBBEl co.
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by ED. c. & G. F. DYER, Auctioneers.

BY ED. G. q G. r. DYER, AuctiOneers.
HOLIDAY SALES.-Rch French China Tea
i i and Coffee Sets
Tete-a- tete Sets, Vases, Baskets. &c.
Dresden platina antique Vases, Pitchers, Tan
kards
Butter Tubs, Tea Caddies, Card Receivers Bias.
kets, &c.
Lava Ware, Bohemian cut Glass Ware
Silver plated Ware, Solar Lamps, Girandoles
Papier Mache, rosewood, ebony, and mother OF
pearl Work Boxes, Card Baskets, sc.
Chinese Tea Poys, Tea Caddies, Tea Trays,
Coasters, &c.
Mantel Clocks, Mantel Ornaments
Rich Jewelry consisting Of
Gold Pencil Cases, Gold Eyeglasses and Lock-
cts
Gold Daguerreotype Cases, gold Breastpins
Gold Bracelets, Silver Combs, Opera Glasses
Silver and Pearl Butter Knives, Bijou Arti-
cles, &c.
On Thursday evening, December goth, we shall
commence, by catalogue, and continue every even
ing until all is disposed of, assortment of the
above described very elegant articles, selected
expressly for holiday presents. The attention OF
the public is respectfully invited to this our last
grand fancy sale for this season.
On Thursday morning the goods will be ar
ranged for examination, and the catalogues ready
for delivery.
ED. C. & G.. F. DYER,
Dec. I'D Auctioneers.
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Quick PAssAGE.-The Ohio passed Moro Castle,
Havana, at2 p m. on the 9TH, and arrived at Sandy
Hook, and anchored outside the bar, at D. M on
Saturday, having made the run from Havana in
exactly four days and three hours, five hours ahead
of the time made ON her last trip which was the
quickest run on record--N. y. Stin, lOM.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
REPORTED FOR THE REPUBLIC.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec.
The Rey Case Markets.

The grand jury, after hearing the testimony o
Morantes and Rey, has refused TO find a bill
against the Spanish Consul, who, it will be recol-
lected, was charged with abducting Rey.
The-cotton market is dull, and prices have de
clined fully cent per b. since the receipt of the
Europa's advices. The sales, on Wednesday, were
900 bales.
Whisky has advanced with sales, at "a. cents
per gallon.
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WAsHINGTON guy AGENCY,

: WASHINGTON
rHARLES ALERT, Attorney at Law, will give
u his attention to the prosecution of Claims be-
fore Congress and the Executive Departments. OF
fee, F street, Treasury Department, W ash
ington, d. c..
RENCES:
Hon. Daniel Webster, Boston; Hon. Robert Z.
Winthrop, do; Hon. Abbott Lawrence, do; Sam
uel D. Bradford, esq, do; Hon. c. w Lawrence.
New York; Hon. Edward Curtis, do; Messrs
Rowland & Aspinwall, do Messrs. Fox & Living
ston, do; Messrs. f. & G.. w Blunt, do; Messrs
Alsop & Chauncey, do; William s. Wetmore, esq,
do Hon James Buchanan, Pennsylvania; Hon
George M. Dallas, Philadelphia; Hon. J; r. niger
soil, do; ST. George Il. Campbell, esq do; B. w
phen Baldwin, esq, do; Hon. Louis McLane Bal
timore; Hon. Robert Nj. McLane, do; Hon. Robert
j. Walker, Washington; Rev. Smith Pyne, do {;
X. S. Coke, esq, do; Mcssrs. Corcoran Riggs,
do Hon. Jefferson Davis, Mississippi; Hon. Henry
S. Foote do; Hon. S. w Downs, Louisiana.
Nov. 29-eodlm
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FOR RENT,

FURNISHED ROOMS, as comfortable as any In
II the city, eligibly located on the north side OF
f street, between 18th and 18th, and second door
from 18th. If desired, the whole house, containing
twelve rooms will be rented the most reason
able terms. Apply to Mrs. X. M. Magruder, on
the prenlises Dec. 4--tf
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DHoNoGRAPHY.--Pro Professor BENZ p, WOR
L CESTER, teacher Of Photography DURING the
past season, in several schools in tie civ con
tnues 70 give private instruction Al his room
Mrs, Goggin, Penn. sy, between 9Th and Itb sts
on reasonable terms Sept WITT
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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE Nov. %, l549,
ON the petition of Stephen H. Long, of Louisville,
" Kentucky, praying for the extension of pa
tent granted TO said Long for improvement in
Lateral bracing for Bridges, for seven years from
the expiration of said patent, which takes place
the 23d day of January, 1850:
1t is ordered, that the said petition be heard the
Patent Office. on the fourth Tuesday in January
to appear and show cause, if any. they have, why
said petition ought to be granted.
Ordered, also, that this notice be published In the
Republic, lntelhgencer, and Union, Washingto
city, ID. c.; Tribune, N Y; Providence Journal
r. l.; Daily Atlas, Cincinnati; Indianapolis State
Journal, Indianapolis; Louisville Journal, Louis
vile, Kentucky; once week for three successive
weeks previous to the fourth Tuesday in January
next THOS. EWBANK,
Commissioner of Patents
p. S-Editors of the above papers will please
copy and send their bills to the Patent Office with
a naner containing this notice Nov. 24-lsv3w
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M ISIS Il. II. SCOTT will give music lessons on
WI the piano and guitar, She is confident, after
the experience she has bad in giving lessons in semi
naries, both South and West, she will give sasfac
ton to those who favor her with their patronage
Dec. 1T
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KINGS HOTEL.

PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, TWO DOORS WEST OF
JACKSON HALL.
BOARD by the day, week, or month, Rooms TO
ID let without board Terms moderate.
Dec. l-lmdif p. II. KING, Proprietor.
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MANUFACTURES OF IRON in all its branch
lVl es, with 1 so engravings, by Overman
Kennedy's Memoirs of Writ; new supply.
Lynch's Dead Sea Expedition; new supply.
Egypt and its Monuments, by DIR. Hawks.
Ripleys War with Mexico. 2 vols.
For sale at TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Dec. ID Bookstore, near 9th st.
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NEW IMPORTATION OF CHINA AND
~ EARTHENNNARE.-T PURSELL would

IN EARTHENVARE.-I PURSELL would
inform his friends and the public generally that he
has just imported, per ships Columbus and York
shire, from Liverpool direct, rs crates and hogs
heads Of the above articles, from the best manufac-
tories in England. and Of the most approved pat
terms, shapes, sc.
Also, from own manufactures, cut, plain.
and pressed
Glass of almost every description
Solar or lard Lamps, Girandoles
Ivory handled and other Knives and Forks, in
sets otherwise
Britannia Tea and Coffee Sets, Lamps, Spittoons
Casters, Plated and Albata Table and Tea Spoons
Forks, Butter Knives
Cake Baskets, Hall Lamps. Walters, sc.
A fine assortment Of Common Goods for retail
ing, not surpassed any where
First quality Stoneware at factory prices, Pipes
in boxes.
All Of which will be- sold, Wholesale and retail as
low as the very lowest. He invites his friends and
the public generally to give him cali, and exam
inc his stock and prices at his Store and Ware
house, opposite Browns Hotel, Pennsylvania ave
nue., Washington. THOMAS PURSELL.
Nov I9-STThlmif
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WASHINGTON ASSEMBLIES.


4 tt MEETING of the subscribers to the WASH
IA INGTON ASSEMBLIES, held at GATHERS on
the 5th Of December, the following named gentle
men were elected
MANAGERS
Hon Reverdy Johnson, John w. Butler,
:" f. c. Cabell, John Potts,
Col W. w. S. Bliss, John p. Wolf,
DR. III. L. Heiskell, Hon p. Soule
Alexander II. Cross, SO r. l.. Clingmsn,
J. Knox Walker, Com. II. E. Ballard,
Clement March, Lieut. j b. Carter,
W. w. Seaton, s. Nicholson,
Thomas Richie, Major James Edelin,,
S. l.. Gouverneur, Capt. w. A. T. Maddox,
DR.. Thomas Miller, John H. Saunders.
John A. Smith,
There will be FOUR ASSEMBLIES during the win
ter. No citizen, Member Of Congress, or resident
for the winter, will be admitted to any one Assem-
bly, without subscribing for the whole; and no gen
tleman will be admitted unless he presents ticket
at the door.
The first Assembly will be given Thursday
the Sd of January, 1850. Dec. l3-3tif
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BY e. c. 4 G. f. DYER, Auetionssrs.

GOVERNMENT sALE.-On Monday, De-
" cember 18th, at ~ O'Clock, m, at the western
gate of the Capitol enclosure, shall sell guam
tty of old Iron, consisting of
Round and square Bars, Chains, Plates, Sheet
Iron, &c.
100 Street Lamps, with posts and fixtures com
plete
lot Of Copper Tin, and Iron Pipe
lot Of Rope, Blocks, and Purchase Fixtures.
Terms cash.
BY order Of the Comm of Public Buildings.
f. &. <. C. f. DYER,
Dec. l5 Auctioneers.
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CHRISTMAS PREsENTs.

/
| TOHN MILLER, Confectoner, Pennsylvania ave
- nue., south side, between 10th and ilth streets,
respectfully bcgs leave 10 inform his friends and
customers that he has lust received and opened in
part, his beautiful stock Of new and fresh imported
goods, comprising nearly all that may be required
in his line Of business, and suitable for the present
season--cvery article requisite for the coming ho-
DAYS Christmas and New Years presents in the
| greatest abundance aud variety.
A large and splendid assortment Of CONNECTION
cry. Large Cakes, Ice Creams of every flavor and
color Jcles Of all kinds Of the most superior quail
ity Charlotte Russo and Blanc Mango. kept con-
stantly on hand and furnished in any quantity, at
the shortest notice.
Parties. Balls, and Weddings will be promptly
attended ~. Table furniture, and all ornamental
appondages, furnished il required.
J. NJ has on hand beautiful and splendid aelcc
ton for the above purposes
large and well-chosen supply of Preserve,
Pickles, sc.
Preserved Apples, Peaches, Quinces, Dam-ons,
&c, with every other variety.
Prunes, Grapes, Lemons, Oranges, Raisins
A large supply of French Green Pease.
Mushroom Asparagus
Walnut and Mushroom Catsup
Superior Trufilcs.
Currant and other Jccs
Picked Tomatoes
Tomatoes stewed, in boxes.
Capers, Olives.
French and English Mustard.
French Chocolate.
Sauces, consisting Of
Havrc Sauce,
Rual Table Sauce,
Worcester Sauce,
Reading Sauce,
Essence of Lobster,
India Soy,
Curry Powder
In addition TO the above J. NJ has a splendid as.
sortment Of Fancy Boxes, Of almost every variety
and quality.
J. NJ. will attend all dinners, public or private
parties, upon such terms, and with such arrange.
ments cannot fail to give the most general salts
faction. He is well prepared. from the extensive
ness of his establishment, to meet the demands of
all who may require his services; and hopes, from
his promptitude and we'll known ability, to meet
the wishes and merit the encouragement of the
public Union and Intel Dec. 15-3t
THE swAN-oUILL GOLD PEN, of very
large size, of high finish, and Of great durabif
ity A small lot just received for sale, and war.
ranted, by
TAYLOR & MAURY,
ROOkspIleye nd StatiOuers. near 9th efreat
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QYIcK PAssAGE.-The steamer Isabel arrived at
Charleston on the 18th instant, having made the
trip from Havana to Charleston in fifty two hours.
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RIO THE EDITORS OF WING AND NEU-

- ss~sh 'Ss Rms nc duNtItlseT Is Tree
and accurate writer, good printer, and familiar
with the management OF business He will devote
himself faithfully TO the interests Of any establish
ment with which he may be connected. TIE best
Of references iciH be given Address (postpaid)
"VALrsIus, Washington city, ID C." Dec lb--3t
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To conclude with MIR. Glenn's original
DUTCH SHAKSPEAREAN READINGS,
Prices of admission: private boxes, rs cents; boxes
and parquet, so cents; gallery, 20 cents.
Doors will be opened at 7 O'Clock; performance
to commence at half past Z. Dec 10
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UNITED STATES PATEYT OFFICE, Dec. Ia, lS49.
nN the petition Of Isaac Adams, of Boston, Mas
" sachusetts, praying for the extension of pa
tent granted 10 said Isaac Adams, for improve
ment in power printing presses, for seven years
from the expiration of said patent, which takes place
on the third day of March, 1850;
II is ordered, that the said petition be heard at the
Patent Office, on the third Monday in February
next, at IL O'Clock, m; and all persons notified
70 appear and show cause, il any they have, why
said petition ought not to be granted
Ordered, ALSO that this notice be published in the
Republic, Intelligencer and Union, Washington
city, ID. c.; North American and Gazette, Phila-
delpha; Tribune, New York; Daily Bee, Boston;
once week for three successive weeks previous TO
the third Monday in February next
THOS. EWBANK,
Commissioner of Patents.
p. s.. Editors Of the above papers will please
copy, and send their bills TO the Patent Office, with
a paper containing this notice, Dec. Is
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ON SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER Is,
Will be presented for the first time, the new loca
domestic Drama
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CHRISTMAS FANCY GOODS.
Velvet and Morocco bound Bibles, Prayer
Books, &C., &c.
VISITING CARDS, of approved styles, printed
from the plate at short notice.
Plates engraved at
VIM. A. WHEELER & CO.'S, Stationers,
Dec. S-lmif Corner of Penn av. and 10th ST
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MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, and strangers
lNl visiting Washington city. win find comforta-
BILE apartments and board ON very moderate terms
at Mrs. KEHOE'S, over Morsell & wilson's store,
south side Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and
7th streets. Dec. OIL
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rINHE GREATEST STORE IN WASHING
i Toni. BASTIANELLI < co. have now
on hand an extensive assortment Of gentemen's
Under Garments, as
Silk, merino and all wool Under Shirts
Silk, cotton, and flannel do
Silk, merno, cotton and channels Drawers, of
every price, quality, and size
Also, most magnificent assortment of new style
silk Cravats, Of the richest design and colors.
We particularly recommend 20 all who desire a
perfect fitting shirt stock on hand. made of the
best material, in a superior manner We warrant
perfect fit, or no sale.
We also take orders TO make any style a person
may select from our samples.
T. BASTIANELLI & CO,
Fancy and Porfumcry Store
Oct. 30 under Browns Hotel
CHECi<s on all the principal cities for sale in
~ sums TO suit BY
Oct.I CHUBB Il sCHENCK
GADsBY's HOTEL,
Corner Of Pennsylvania avenue and I'D ST.,
Near Railroad Depot, Washington
Oct. 2-iftf
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GOVERNMENT, STATE, AND OTHER
u Stocks, bought and sold. Checks on all the
Principal Cities for sale in sums to suit, by
Nov 27-dlw &eo2w CHUBB & SCHENCK.
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II M aSs e M entS.

ADELPHI THEATRE.
Managers Messrs. CARTLlTcH and BRowNt
Acting and Stage Manager. MIR j. b. RoBERT,
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Mohat & Co.
203 carat.
S16 90.

The cinigrants have brought with them but tr
ing amount of gold.-Sf louis RepeiHe, an.
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rt-washington National Monument

UJ-WsshrhStoh NaUonnI Nohu"ont'-Ihc
Board Of Managers Of the Washington National
Monument have appointed Daniel Douglass, esq.
Of Maryland, agent for the purpose of afiording
portunty Of aiding in the erection of the great
National Monument now in progress here. Mr..
Douglass has been engaged IN the same service in
Virginia, where he was very successful, and we arc
confident that the enlightened citizens Of Charles
ton will be among the first in extending towards
this noble enterprise their liberal aid and feel salts
fed that TO no object they more worthily CON
tribute
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rJ,HE GREATEST STORE IN WASHING
Il TONI. BASTIANELLI 4 co. have now

ATTORNEY AND coUNsELLoR AT LAW,
Nov. 9-ly* PITTSBURG, PENN
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rHRIsTNIAS BOOKS, SOUVENIRS. ANNU-
~ ais, and richly bound illustrated Works, Paper
Mache Portfolios, Card Cases and Bindings, French
Turkey Morocco Portfolios, highly finished, and
most varied, rich, and large collection of appro-
pirate presents for the approaching holidays.
TAYLOR & MAURY,
Dec ID Booksellers near 9th 81
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rVNHE swAN-QUILL GOLD PEN, Of very
i large size of high finish, and Of great durabif-
ity. small lot just received for sale, and war
rsnted, by
TAYLOR & MAURY,
Booksellers and Stationers, near 9th street
dec TX
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DOARDING.-Vcry pleasant rooms, with board,
I'D can be obtained at Mrs. McJILTON'S, in G.
street. Of 5th next door TO the Green House.
The central location Of this house, (being nearly
opposite the State Department and its recent com
plete repairs, render it worthy the attention Of
those seeking apartments.
Dec. l5-3tawiftf [Unionl
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S,TATUETTEs AND COMPOSITION CASTS,
- MEDALLIONS, &c.-A beautiful collection
of ne,c Models of the human figure, Quadrupeds,
&C., is Just received from the studio of Edward
Dufrene, Philadelphia, to whom has been awarded
and they will be exhibited for sale till Thursday
next at TAYLOR MAURY'S
Dec IL Bookstore near 9th st
NOVA SCOTIA POTATOES.--3,00 900 bushels
IN "Blue- nose" Potatoes, cargo of brig Jane,
from Corvallis n S., represented to be strictly
prime-equal to any ever shipped from the prov
inces. Apply to
LAMBERT & MCKENZIE,
Dec IO-6t Alexandria
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lsJ- Temperance HaIl.-Public meetings will
be held regularly every Sunday afternoon at three
O'Clock, and night AT seven O'Clock. Rev. Mr..
DENIsoN will address the meeting at three O'Clock
tomorrow, and at night the usualvariety of speak
ers Sons Of Temperance and others visiting the
city are invited 10 attend.
Dec. rs GEO. SAVAGE. President
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u received from every publisher in the country,
and comprising all the new and standard Books
for young people, beautifully gotup in the printing
and binding and for sale at northern prices
TAYLOR Il MAURY,
Dec. 10 Booksellers, near 9th at.
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o. National Institute.-An ordinary meet
ing will be held on MONDAY evening next (Dcc.
l7th) at O'Clock
CHARLES r. STANSBURY,
Dec l5-2t Recording Secretary
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Or Rev. n. w. Cusbman. ID. D., ~ expected
10 preach at the street Baptist church tomorrow
Sunday morning, at II o'clock. Dec. Is
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congregational society,-The Rev. ]. ID.
Porter is expected 20 preach to morrow, at IL
o'clock, a. m, and at in the evening" at the Cen.
trail Presbyterian church. Sth street. north Of the
Patent Office. Dec. 10
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YANKEE CURIOUsIrY.

Aa sailor, who had lest his arm was
travelling in lbe country, be stopped at a
house for refreshmsnt;the curiosity of the
landlord was excited to know In what
manner it was lost.
iii tell sou,' said Jack, If you won''
ask me any other question about it, The
land lord agreed.
We'll, then said Jack. n cas bu ot'
Tie Yankee would not forfeit his word, +,
hut anxiously--' arnation! l tOished i
knotoed phat 6H il Off
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RAILWAY ESTIMATE or wIyE'

RAILWAY ESTIMATE or WIVES,
A casa, say TIE Cambridge England !
Chronicle, was la ely dicided in one Of the
courts. BY which it is now rulad that huss
bands who loose their wives by railway
accidents. can only claim, in compensa-
ton, the amount of any inceme which
mas have been cut short by their death
| Thus, 'virtuous women, who were only
crowRs TO their husbands, will be valued
according 10 the tombstone cutters price
! at FIVE shlliugs. i has heen suggested
that at railway stations, besides the ia.
| diess refreshment room there should be
ladies' valuation reom with q proper
. Fl Ger in attendance, Az the ladies pass,
scenes of tho following tenor, it is sup
passed, would pass also
What sort of wife are you ma 'am!'
'Sir!'
'Of what value are you to your hus
bsnd!'
Your question is very impernent, sir.
I believe, slhongh ! did not bring my
hmshaud shilling. he would be filed with
deep sorrow were he 10 lose me.
Oh. We have nothing to do with that,
ma'am~-so'row does not enter into ratl
way calculations. You may pass.
Another epte's:
PRAY, ma'am. how does your husband
estimate yau!'
You are as srkata brute as my hus-
bqnA helsve and that is saving good
Zeal. ! hing him ten thousand year.
which goes back to nv relations. il We
die. as We hav We no children. and Jet the
wre, ch uses me wnrse than
s siioo. ma-'erl quick! qpick! Get
speoisl train Instantly for this laiy, and
Ir, p,ll, engi"s GO before aad guar
dian angel bebind| y
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In answer to the above, Mr.. Swisshel,

In answer to the above, Mr.. Swisshelm
sal:-
"We do fee! worried at the peck Of
trouble Mrs, Van Winkle and Mrs Lar
lester. But gals VIII be gals until they
get husbands, an 10 use tryin to make
anything else Nv 'em. No matter how
much good advice You giUe them, they
wii just take as mach as they please, and
not one mite more! Here these young
Van Wiukies and Larrybees, instead of
knitting pair of good stout gloves that
would last them two years, aud only take
cut Of yarn and llttle spare time. must
needs 60 to work and to wear out their
new go to meeting 6Xins' in the Eltchen
| an garden, a sCuurin' knives aud pullu'
weeds! IL is awful provokin', and no
wonder good Mrs. Van Wrinkle should
! rile up htle. Then to have them t, en-
the dlShc!olh on stick! | is not ourseli
who would stand it. 1t they will make
| uisuN aver ~ hUl as ~ sCdlu lu5lI
we would e EN- make them put tae,r hands
s,n aud scsld them, Just TO larn 'em!'-
Patty ought to be ashamed Ell herself 10
wake her new gIu,es TO hit the pots and
kettles II the fire, instead Of kes pIag an
old rag for thai purpose, as we bade ber
this is the way the yankee g'rls follow
our advice, We shall have to give them a
'talkln' No.