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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-05-12

The Pennsylvania is implorng the Hun.
kerS and Free Snilers of New York 10
unite 1t no longer denounces the latter
as "ualtors"-"arch trailors"-but mod.
thcrs.'
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-05-12

The Nantucket Enquirer says that the
statement respecting the steward of the
ship VIM Penn. having brought home
four thousand dollars worth of gold dus,
from California, is untrue. lie has brought
very little, If am.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-05-12

The death Of Jas. Cooper. uncle Of Jas.
tenn' more Cooper, took place a, Oswego,
n. J., on The LIST. lie had reached his
97th year, and though a Quaker, served
hoGoFablv in the Revolution.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-05-12

ARTEsIAN WELL This welt now in
process Of being boyed at Charleston, s.
C., has reached the depth Of $50 feet.
The auger has not reached he Burr stone.
having passed through nothing but mari.
Water will not come ill the Burr rock
be perforated.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-05-12

a considerable quenti,y Of heavy T Railroad
iron has 5een landed on our wharves for the
use Of the Central Railroad.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-05-12
Y e Il VI s.:
To persons ,cho are not nom subscriber,
ONE DGELAEg PER ANNEF7,
IN ADVANCE.

N AUNANNEs
For SIX MONTHS, IS CENTS, IN ADVANCE.
10 old Subscribers ,cho settle uP their accounts TO
the goth IF .4pr l949, same ADORE from thatdate.
But until settled at the rate Of So per annum.
The paper ,ojH be continued to subscribers lcho
hare regularly furnished acood in payment on the
same terms as heretofore.
Persons acith lChom rrs hare running accounts
such merchants, mechanics, Sc, are charged 81 5O
per dnnum.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-05-12

The big tent of Welch's Circus was
blown over AT Rochester in a gale on
Monday evening week, while $500 were
present. VIM. II. CrowelI was struck by
pole and killed, leaving a wife and four
children,
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-05-12

NEw PACKET LINe.-A new line Of
Packets has been termed 10 run between
Johnsiown and PNtshurr.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-05-12
> One vacancy.

The Act of Congress admitting Wisconsin
into the Union, authorizes her TO send three
members, from and after the 4th of March,
l649, until the next apportionment.
There remain 10 be elected 66 members,
follows:
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-05-12

I have the honor to be your Ladyship's friend
and ooedient servant,
JOHN NJ. CLAYTON
Lady Jane Franklin, Bedford Place, London.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-05-12

The financial condition Of the American and
Foreign Bible Society Is prosperous. For the
first time since It's organization, lis receipts ex-
ceed its expenditures.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-22

= . - ~
1HytIE subscriber returns his best wishes TO
i. thSsitizens Of Dubuque end yicinity;for
their very liberal patronage for the past year,
and by q sklsct attention to business. anda dis.
postion flease, hopes to merit continuance
Of the mI9ey and an increased patronage for
la49. 9Snesal variety Of Green and Dried
Fruit, Guides. Nuts. and Spices. kept con-
7stantly on hand, also a choice selection Of
GARDEN AND FIELD SEEDS,
in the proper season for planting them.
In addition TO his former business, he has
fitted up an Elysian Saloon. where Oysters,
Sardines, Hot Coffee, and Game, will be ssrv.
ed up at all reasonable hours.
A liberal patronage is solicited. Call at the
sign Of the Ohio Fruit and Seed Store No 81,
Main st., next door to tho City Hotel, and gel
the worth Of your money. -
Dubuque. LIST January, Is49. 1877 =,
pCash paid for Eggs, Butter, Cheese Lard
and Poultry. III. 49,.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-22
w APL ES HO US E!
DUBUQUE IOWA.
ID. AMBER son.
PROPRIEToR,

THIS large and commodious Ho
III. tel, located on the corner of Main
s and Second streets, in the city OF
DUBUQUE, Iowa, formerly kept BY
II. Curtis, is at now under the charge and
superintendence Of the owner, and will re.
ceive in all its departments his devoted and
particular attention. The rooms are epa-
cious and well ventilated: and the general
arrangement of the House such as must
give satisfaction even to the most fastidi-
ious, The patronage of the travelling pub
lie and others is solicited. and those who
may sojourn at this establishment may re-
" upon-receiving every attention and COM
fort, usually found at any other house in the
West, aud every eXertion will be used to
contribute towards the enjoyment Of the
guests, and to make the house, IN fact, in
ferior to none West ofthe Alleghanies. The
healthy, romantic and beautiful location of
Dubuque and vicinity;--the abundance Of
game--the variety Of amusing and whole
some pursuits which present themselves,
together with the extensive and novel field
for mineral, geological and botanical speci-
mems and researches, render this a most
desirable point for our southern friends to
renovate and enliven body and spirit during
the summer months, No location on the
Mississippican combine so many advanta-
ges, of health, curiosity and amuse ment. In
proof of this we confidently invite all to-
come and see for themselves. Come espe
chilly and try whether the Waples House.
will not conier oil, md even more than is
promised. ceiling confident that no per
son will leave dissat isfiei with the FARE;
the ,ice shall certainly be no cause Of com.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-22

II n oWHn N NJ
more than four thousand cases 81
matisn that D Townscnds Sarsapnriila has cur6d The
most severe and chronic weekly eradcatea by it,
extraordinary virtues.
James Cummings ESQ., Of the assistants in the Lana
Tic Asylum Blackwelrs saad the gentleman spoken OF
IN the following letter.
Blackwells Island. Sept I4s1s47.
DR. Townsend-Dcar Sir: have suffered terribly for
Icoud not eat slcep walk had the distressing
four BOTTLES Of your Sarsapara they done me
than thousand dollars worth ofgood much better
indeed entirely relieved. liberty to use this
for tho benefit of tho afflicted.
Yours respectfully, JAMES CUMMINGS.
Fever aaA AgNe.
DR. Townsenas Sarsaparila is unaqualed in Of the
Chs and Fever and Ague. Tue following letter Is only
of hundreds that have received from the South and
West of like character.
Oswcgo. Mich. Oct. % 1917.
Dr.. Townsend: Dear Sir-I purchased for my wife
bottles Sarsapara of your Agent Mr.. McNar kaa-
ed the first bottle appeared the blood and every
day when the Chis and the Fever appeared the
less Violent AMI before she had finished the bottle
she entirely relieved and she much better than she
mad been before she took the Asuc lady that h, beer
lick with the Chls and Fever, hut had broke them
with Qi'nnc and left in very weak and disres sing
the effect it had my wife, Ae and procured few
bottles and it restored her few weeks to complete
health. Your SaraparIa is without doubt unequal ID in
dscascs incident to the West aud if think this
nnnicaon will BE of you liberty if you
choose
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-22

IMPORTANT TO FARMERS.
.IUHE und ersigned will locate I 60 ACRE
Sd LAND WARRANTS, upon one and
two years. BY satisfaction being given in re.
gard TO the quality Of tho lands Also, 40
scre Warrants for sale on reasonable terms
EMERSON e. SHIELDS.
Dubuque, March 9Th, l949.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-22
TRANSPO RTATION LINE

TNVHE nndeFsigped will Commence rerujeg
trips, from Dubuque TO Chicago, on The
10Th inst.
All persons wishing transportation of rneY.
chandisc, or passage, or any business transact.
cd with promptness and dispatch, can have 4
done by calling on the subscriber, or il his ab.
sencc, at LaDgworthy 3 Store.
HIRAM G. PIERCE.
Dsbuque, April I'd, 1s49. 3l.Sms
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-22
\. G. FhRRELL'S

rELEBRATED ARABIAN IMMINENT,
~ for the cure Of Rheuma tism, Pains of the
Breast Bruises. Stiffness Of Joints, US also most
diseases Of Horses. such as Fistua. Poll evil,
Big Head, &c. &c. For sale at retail and
wholesale, BY T. MASON,
Main street, Dubuque.
Feb, 18th, 1S49
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-22
n &C ~ RIEN;

aeadng patronage public
undersigned believe
them with their Many
the wants ofour varied populations but re-
world, like the old depoc
Eu fopey NIHEYMARE PASSING AWAY!
- " Mh FELLOWS & YOUNG.
Ilubuoue. DECD No. rs, Main Street.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-22

~ ~ u : = 4 - : = IS & = ,','l 4
II !: &. IS; q /
.,s J J, !, :: q 4
J, s 4
I;
,no,ds 49,, r,sor
! : ;ssi.,a =.
s
si,.tas
U.S.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-22
FELLOWS
The Question Settled!

capby
than those of any other place north of St. Louis
Goods of CURTIS WAITF
city Phiadeph H. gentleman epcri
this market; and consists of
u! ess SeasondbA, Staple and Fancy Dry Goods,
4 60 xkaHATSs & CAPS; BOOTS e. SHOES;
lid ARE AM. QUEEN WARE,
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-22

S0tsI5hk &SeSg<l'ss y " ~ . r.
|cigs d ] ! AZ s ]! 4 I !.
snuff obacco, 81 oil
Qualities, cut and dry,
matches, pipes; table
halt, window glass,
IN o.s2 and 8.
| Mxekerel,
lpickled pork, candle
Iwick, wrapping Irvine
iBroomc, coffee mills
beans. &c.
lid fora small advanc.
j. U'HALLORAN.
ar the New Cathedral
I649.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-22
s. ~ u y11Q8UO2.Lzku.

No %, MAIN-sTREET, DUBUQUE.
IIAS on hand the largest Stock of Fresh
IL Goods. at w holesaIe and Retail, offered
in this market. and will be constantly recev-
ing supplies from st. Louis and Eastern mark
ets:-some Of them are as follows.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-22

ketss ena a.. them % sell s'cheaper than
|theE ckeapeeg q
Clock Nv afEhes, and Jewelry, care
|tnlly md warranted BY G. Kalten-
AZ higsess prices will be paid for
old and silver.
ne. e. l646. 15-tf
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-22
SA

llib le II ami ledicine
[CoNsUMPTIoN or THE EuNGs, Liver CON.
PLAInTs, CoUeHs, Cons, CRoUP, AsTII
nv HooP1NG CouGH, oARsENEss, lin
FLuENzA, SP1TrING or BLooD, DIFF1cuL.
TX or BREATHING, PAINS IN THE SIDE
AND RREAsT, &c. &c.
lIAAIL'TONsS
VEGETBLE SUGAR COATED AGuE AND FE.
YER Pills; SAFE AND CERTAIN CURE
FOR .CHILLs AND FEVER, IN ALL THEIR
CoMPLIcAATED FORMS.
Also, an efficient remedy for Feyers Of
every description.
HAMILTON'S
ANTI BILIOUS VEGETABLE CATHARTlc SU-
GAR-CoATED PILLS.
HAMILTON'S BOWEL SYRUP,
AN INFALL1BLE CURE FOR DIARRHGA, DY
sENTERY, AND ALL LoosENEss OF THE
Bowels.
This medicine has been so we'll tested
that we think it useless to spend time in
writing about it; all we ask is, for the
people to try l..
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-22

March -, Ie49. a. /
Storage, Forwardin
mission business prompt
White Ware House,
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-22

blue, black and grey
blankets;
threads, faces, lodgings
needles, pins, hooks,
and eyes;
tapes, cording, stay
aces, bindings, fancy
dress buttons, coat &
vest buttons; Oregon
Plaids, Mouslin de
LANES, cam )rics,
Ladies' and gentle
mems gloves, buck :
skins mits, wooden do
Ladies' hoes, mems
Ihalfhose. Canton fan
mel, Oregon cords,
cotton butting,
do yarn,
/ aIns tooth b do.
4. . y ~. IS! rs &
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-22

HISHING RODS.-5 doz. Fishing Rods,
Il just received and for sale by
EMERSON & SHIELDS.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-22

NTOODEN WARE.--6 doz. Buckets and
w Tubs, just landing ant for sale by
april II. EMERSON g. SHIELDS.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-22
)CTOR D. IA Y N E. S
MEDICINE,

DR. JAYNE OF Philadelphia has constitu-
IL ted Doct. TIMOTHY MASON, Of Du-
buquc. Iowa, his agent for selling at wholesale
or retail, his Justly celebrated Family Mcdi.
cines, and he has now at his Drug Store on
Main street, full supply of
Jayne's Sanative Pills;
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-22
B n 60 D u : !,
AND LOW PRICES, AT THE TELE-
GRAPH CORNER.
The Town IS Groyyinr IN

the Town is Growing up!
IN TO keep up with the town, j have
- added largely 20 my previous Stock. so
as TO be able to meet tie growing wants Of
growing community. For the purpose Of
facilitating my business, in anticipation Of
it's growth, have adopted the principle Of
but ONE PRICE. and that the lo,oest. /
nave put q regular living profit on all my
goods-so that each article will have to pay
for itself, and stand on its on merit. i don't
pretend 70 sell something that almost every
body knows the value d, for cost. 81 perhaps
something q little under. with the expecta.
tion of being able to make it up on something
else, the value of which is not 90 generally
ACCOMMODATING that kind of catch-penny
trade to those who understand it. ny effort
will be. to do regular busness--seIling to
the good Judge and the bad, the slew and
hr q .;1o ol;ko
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-22

kinds OF Carpenters Tools "a
- fresh supply.) on hand, aud for sale by
april II. EMERSON g. SHIELDS.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-22
COfhi11,g,

Fine black satin Vests.
Fancy silk =
cashmere
ICuhoes net shirts,
Fine white shirts,
CHECK linen do
Hickory do \.
Napoleon cord pants,
Back satinett paloalto
Bang up cord pants.
Boys pants assorted
lCasinlere vests,
iCloth I"
Pink nett shirts,
Red flannel 4
Canton = 4 s. &
/ ElnfsntI dFa VEN,
lEanton funnc | drawcfs
| Cahoes Dc %
: edies 4 iSi1
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-22

DIO. 'oICCI'HS, SOd' SS
and fine;
Bleached do
Blue, brown g. white
Drills;
Brown and bleacheL
Shirtings;
Irish LINEN;
Diapers &. crash Tow
cling;
Hickory g. Ticking;
White. yellow e. red
Flannels;
Printed Cottons, in
great variety;
Ginghams, Merinoes;
tShawls, kerchiefs;
silk Cravats, Stocks,
conf rters suspenders
schildrfn i ksSitcsU il.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-22

5. LANGWORTH
"
8, and Gen 4 m ;osss I
y attends ~, - .the
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-22

k0 barrels Old Rectified Whiskey, lust
.kA lsndi0g, ard for sale cheap BY the bar
rel 81 81 81
ApriI III Exr.snn 4, sss,ryS,. !. 60
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-22

IN doz Brooms, received per Cora, for
lV sale at WlGHTMAN'S.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-22

SCTONE WARE-5OU gallons Stone Ware.
~ for sale low BY EMERSON g. SHIELDS.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-22
OR AFTER I'M UCEhaENTS THAN
Californian!
FOR 1919!
For the approaching Spring. am nlannfac-
turing tho largest and most splendid nssort-
ment of
READY-lMADE
c. l@1 |HJ1|lNgg
FOR 1S49!.

ever offered BY any house. siIl bs gb =
description! ssSss u "a as sss
The Wholesale and Retail ads 81 ths psyt
year SO fur exceeded my expeeta lions, thst sits
was matter Of impossi billy ~ ~ supply
the dcmandt Nh
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-22

For sale wholesale and retail by
II, MASON.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-22

AlNDERSO ON Proprietor.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-03

HE LUXURY OF THE ROMAN TAB!E-The
luxury OF the table commenced about The period of
the battle of Actum, and continued Till the reign of
Galba. Their delicacies consisted of peacocks.
cranes OF Malta, nghtingaies, vcnison and wild
and tame fowls; they were also fond of fish. The
reignnS taste was for prOfusioh of provision
whole wild bears were served up, filed with vari-
Gus small animals and birds OF different kinds
This dish was called the Trojan horse in alIuson
to the horse filled with soldiers. Fowls and game
OF all SORTS were served up in pyramids piled up in
dishes as broad as moderate tables. Mark Antony
provided eight bears for twelve guests. Caliruia
served up 10 his guests pearls of great value dis
solved in vinegar Lucullus had particular name
Tor each apartment, and certain scale of expense
attached to each. Cicero and Pompey agreed to
take supper with him, provided he would not order
mis- servants TO prepare any thing extraordinary
lie directed the servants to prepare The supper in
the room of Apollo. His friends were surprised al
| the magnficence Of the entertainment lie then
informed them that, when he mentioned the name
of the room his servants knew the scale Of expense
Whenever he supped in the room Of Apollo The
supper always cost CT $50. He was equally sump
tuous III his dress A Roman Pretor, who was TO
give names 10 the public, requesting TO borrow one
| hundred purple robes for the actors Lucullus re-
Piled that he could lend him two hundred If he
wanted them. The Roman furniture in their
houses correspond with their prolusenoss in other
respects. Pliny states that in his time more money
was often given for table than the amount of all
The treasures found in Carthage when it was con-
quered BY the Romans.-Tunfs Merchants MIG
doine.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-03

The ELDEST DAUGHTER.-Thc department Of
the eldest children of the family is Of great impor-
lance to the younger. Their obedience or insubor-
dinaion operates throughout the whole circle Es-
peciay is the situation of the eldest daughter one
of eminence. She drank the first draft Of the mo-
theirs love. She usually enjoys much Of her coun-
sci and comPanonship. In her absence she is the
natural vlceroy. Let the mother take double pains
to form her on a correct model to make her anna
bic, dillgent, domestic, plous trusting that the i'm
age Of those virtues may leave an impression on the
soft, waNen hearts of the younger ones, TO whom
she may in the providence Of God, be called to fill
the place Of maternal guide.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-03
MARBLE YARD.

VVNHE Subscribers have just returned from New
Il York, where they purchased a quantity of
ITALIAN IND AMERICAN MARBLE,
suitable for HEAD STONES, TOMB-TOPS,
MONUMENTS, MANTELS, SC. and they take
this method Of Informing the citizens Of Augusta
and the adjoining counties that they have opened
Marble Shop on the corner opposite NlcClung's no
tel, where they will execute 10 order and with
neatness and despatch any work that they may he
called upon to do. The charges will be moderate,
and persons desiring such kind of work arc request
ed 70 give them call, as they assure them no one
shall be dissatisfied either with their work or price
ss.,s JOHN KELLY.
JAMES III. BUkDETT.
Staunton, Nov. %, lS48.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-03

What causes the young people to Come oui''
6nt the noble ambition of nalrimony? What sends
them irOorng TO watering places? What keeps
them dancing till five O'Clock in the morning tiiro'
whole mortal season? What causes them to la
Dor at piano forte sonaas, and TO learn four songs
from fashionable master al a guinea lesson. and
to play the harp, if they have handsome arms and
neat elbows. but that they may bring down some
'desrahle" young man with these killing bows
and arrows of theirs? What causes respectable
parents to take up their carpets, set their houses
toPsy turvy, and spend fifth Of their years income
in ball suPPers and iced champagne? Is it the
sheer love Of their species, and an unadueratcd
wish to see young people happy2 Pshaw they
only want to marry their daughters Ihncberay's
Yaaity Far.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-03
VOL. XXVI.
Stand back Gentlemen and let the fluid pass,
General Taylor has beaten Leacis Cass
WIIJlNlAlH GOODS

rE>IIE subscriber has just received a fresh lot OF
WINTER GOODS, purchased in the Rich
mond and Baltimore markets. Being late purchase,
hecan afford to sell very low.
CATALOGUE.
Blue, Black and Invisible Cloths CassimeTes,
Cassinetts, Sattinetts, Bcaver,eens, Kentucky
Jeans, Linsies, Cloaking, Blankets, Comforts. AL
paccas, Winter Prints, Flannels. Checks, Cling
hams, Oregon Plaids, Cashmeretts, Shawls, Cotton
Cloths, ofevery description, Diaper Towels, Linen
Table Cloths, sc. In short almost every thing
suitable for the Winter Seasan, Also, lot OF
Hardware Chopping Axes, warranted, at 81 %,
Shovels, Spades, Forks, Steel, Nails, Cutie
ry, Sc, SC.
fine article of Silk Hats, Caps, Umbrellas, Boots,
Shoes. Cotton Yarns. Violins, Flutes, Flies. Win
dow Glass, Cheese, Tea, Alspice, Pepper, Ginger,
Saltpeter it, Sole Leather, and Liquors of vari-
ous kinds, from Claret Wine to Champaign Bran
dy, Ale and Porter, and large lot of fresh GRO
CERES, Coflees, Rio, Lagura, Java, Sc, fresh
Mackerel and Shad, all of which he will sell cheap
for cash, OF to punc,ual customers on very short
credit Call and see at No. 5, nearly opposite the
Virginia Hotel ID. nj. HUFFMAN.
Staunton, Nov. Is, lS4S.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-03
A PITIABLE CASE.

An excitement was created the other evening, In
the neighborhood Of the City Hall, Occasioned by
a poor fellow who seated on a soOp, too much
exhausted to tell what allied him. He was seen
passing up Fulton street about 6s O'Clock, and aP-
peared then too weak to walk, as every few yards
| he had to lean himself against wall railing fur
support.
'Have you been hurt 2" asked a bystander.
''Worse," mutered the stranger.
"Have you been robbed 2"
.'You are not starving, are you?"
"WOrse."
"You have no home. perhaps 2" continued his IT,
terlocutor.
Still worse" replied the poor fellow.
''Worse? Cad, but don't know anything
worse than to GO hungry and homeless, with an
empty pocket. Have you taken pison ?'
Worse" was the response.
"Worse than ,hati" exclaimed dozen persons
around, rs their cOun;enances exhibited the greatest
establishment and anxiety. "WLy you
crazy"
Worse" he again mutered.
Everybody looked on with amazement. "What
Is the matter with you q"
81 have-I have, p, and the poor fellow fell
back will, yroan
"fave what? What have you done-speak"
81 have committed al and the moor fellow
put his hand before his face, and groaned again.
Commitied what-a robbery ?'
mo, no! u desperate act--an act so desperate
- and again he closed his eyes and remained
silent.
''For Gods sake, man, let us know what il is,
and don't keep in suspense"
$50 desperate treinble TO tell you. You would
arrest me lunaiic.''
.'lf you don't tell quick we will take you to tho
cells" said 4 constable
This seemed To s,artlc the man, aud he said, 81
will tell you, if you will take me to the Iunatc
asylum. Well, then, ] have"-
keep SuIl keep Silent,p shouted 4 score of
voices. Every body pressed forward to catch
word, and for short time the mass Of people sway
ed to and fro like the waves of the ocean After
lapse of five minutes there was death like still
ness Every one held his breath for fear of losing
the poor fellows words.
''Nell, speak," said one.
He seemed 10 nerve himself for desperate effort
and looking upon the crowd for few seconds, said,
Il haze read all Of The Presidents .lGessage."-
Brooklyn Daily .4dceriiscr.