The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-07-26
Local Matters.

observation Of his manner of dealing. He is a
knowing man, is Squire Turnpenny; and there are
many who think themselves wise, but whom he
could teach much practical and economic wisdom
"What," asked he Of fever. and ague looking
old lady, "what do you ask for them blackberries /?
Five cents quart Too high altogether too
high! 1t is astonishing bow these people charge.
And them eggs how do you sell them Sixteen
cents Why, it's too bad. And your chickens
old woman ; how do you sell themS quarter !
There it is again. Why, old woman, you're away
up above the market. can't give no SIGH prices
them. Now, Pii tell you what I'll do. Let me
pick good chicken out of there, and give me
dozen eggs and two quartz Of blackberries and Pll
give you forty cents, Can't do it, eh? Very well,
then. Good bye No, I don't split no difference
Take what offer, trade. Oh very well; if
you take it, here's the money. ! knew what was
enough Don't turn that measure sideways; let
'em fall heavy into it. That's it Now let me
feel them chickens. There's one III DO. You don't
make nothing on EN-, chr You make plenty III
be bound So now" and the Squire and we
logged off.
''Now, Squire" said we, you've made good
bargain"
"a good bargain" he replied II CUES. have,
and always do. l don't give asking prices.
They're to come down"
''But Squire, think that poor womans wants
compelled her to take the prices you offered her.
''To be sure they did. knew that. ! knew I'd
get 'em at almost any price. wish I'D offered her
only thirty Eve cents."
What, Squire thirty five cents and she in
want Of the money! How do you think such poor
people can live if you deal with them in this man.
ncr?"
'How," said he; edo you think that's my look
"a ~
concern of mine"
''Now, Squire, let me tell you what perhaps you
don't know. l walked through this market place
last night at ten o'clock, and there were here
then, usual, number of persons with their
fruits and vegetables. They sat by their baskets,
unsheltered, all the night; and this poor woman
was in the place she now occupies. She had come
nine miles with her little wagon and little horse.
estimated the value of all she brought, and it did
not exceed six dollars; at the prices you pay her
1t would not bring five dollars. Ii will be late this
afternoon before che returns home. She will thus
have labored through twenty four consecutive hours
to sell what she had already well earned in cult
Vating and gathering together. Have you no con-
science ? Turn back and pay the old lady the full
value OF the articles you have obtained"
''Ha, ha, ha!" laughed the Squire; ''you do think
Pm green. No, no; my rule is to buy cheap, and
let each look out for their own profits and
losses"
"Well, then, Squire, I'll tell you what We should
do. Let fit up this market place in a suitable
manner to accommodate these country people. Let
us contrive shelters for themselves, Tor their wag-
ons, horses, and produce They benefit much
III coming to supply our wants; and they benefit
our merchants IN spending with them the money
they receive Let US protect and encourage them"
"No, not J." quoth the Squire. "They come
here as it is, and that's sufficient want to pay
no heavier taxes. I'm burdened enough it is.
II il wasn't for the constant rise in value I'D turn
all my real estate into hard money mighty soon
and speculate with it, and save the taxes. don't
want 10 see none OF your improvements" And, as
we had here touched upon a feeling subject,
and soured his temper, he turned off and left
us abruptly.
We therefore make the appeal TO our fellow
citizens at large. Let put all our heads together
and FIT up the market-pace in fine style, and com
pei the old Squire to pay for it, at least in part
Let US add few dollars year TO HE taxes, and in
The way Of good shelter for sellers and customers
let NE give TO the old blackberry woman the bcne-
hts OF old Turnpenny's economy. What say you;
Do not convenience, health, beauty, and a proper
rogrrd for the useful and ncrC asng class OF coun-
try producers, all call upon move in this mat
teri The property holders generally will cheer.
fully approve the measure. IL will be opposed only
by such fellows as Turnpenny and Silyergripe.
Surely we shall not permit these old churls CON
troll US. What say you, Can not be up and
doing'
GroRsrTowS CoLLrsr.-Thc annual commence.
ment Of this institution took place Tuesday last
The following the order Of exercises
The Captive Warrior, by james f. ;. Harvey; |
The Crussdes, r. Matthews Lancaster; De Le. |
on's Dream, Edwin F. King; Poetry William j.
Rice.
MUSIC
The Union, Ga pocm,) by John McManus; The |
Mission Of America, Dominic A. O'Byrne; Cen
crsl Taylor, "a poem.) wilfrid Fotterman; IL |
soldat ct lie Berger, "a dialogue in French and
Engsh,) Eugene G. Longuemare, Francis NJ |
Baby.
MUSIC.
The Brothers, by Paul Bros; Cardinal Ximenos, |
William \. Wills; Wallace, William r. Castor; |
The FASHIONS, "a dialogue, a pOcm.) william NJ. |
Smith, Robert w. Harper
MUSIC.
The Imprisoned Poet, by jules A. Chopin; Cali |
fornia, John Hamilton; Osccola. John r. Hall; |
Three Cheers for the Audience. "a irialogue In |
Poetry,) Daniel C. Robinson, James X Randall. |
Vernon smith
MUSIC.
Annual Address Of the Philodcmc Society, by |
G. Columbu, Morgan, esq.
Music
Valedictory, by Alphonso I. scmmos.
MUSIC.
The oolloquy " Three Cheers for the Audience" |
which elected much applause, was written by |
the lamented Professor Tehan, who was drowned |
on the 9Th day Of this month. The three speakers
three different sections Of the country,
and the peculiar beauties and advantages Of each |
section were Of course commended. Il was well /
conceived and well executed production.
We are indebted 10 an esteemed correspondent
for the following sketch
The Annual Commencement Of Georgetown /
College was attended by an immense concourse Of
persons, who had gathered in the cspacious ball |
long before the hour for the exercises 10 commence
IL was beautiful scene TO witness 30 brilliant an
sodienoe-the young, the gay, the old, all seeming /
10 feel great interest in the occasion, and 10 /
by their numbers and their smiles. /
those who 10 administer 10 their entertain /