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Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-06-05

A0SAg 40nD6e:
"E have just received . lot Of Window
w Sash, manufactured BY Lighter 4 CO.
baugh, Of Hamilton. Ohio. We will furnisA o
order all kinds and sizes Of Window Shulsesv
and Blinds. made Of the best seasoned pine, war.
ranted. Call and examine.
JOHN HAINES.
Opposite Bank Richmond. IL.
Dec. II, lsl3 39-sg
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NEWTON 4 BUTLER. Dentists:
UOffice over Strattan & vyrigh,s StOre.I
Ric b N n d, Indiana.
Sept. lS, le39 39-ly
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For TIE Palladium.
M e e q r q Z q z Zeal.

(2I miles ". f. Of Richmond.)
Depth Of rain at this place, May, 1919,
3.25 inches. Depth at same place, May
1850, O.50 inch.
Rain OIL the 81. 7th. and iO,h; light
showers on the 18th, 18th, and eth May,
1850. W. w. a.
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HgISE RECEIVED frou, PhiladeIphia
sS | Fac No!esk.n Hats, srifabte 10.
F,icadS
case Plain Levantine and Satin Bonnets.
Also. Parasols. Umbrellas, " bite French kia
slippers. kiI Gloves, R,bons, Milinrrs Trim
uIugs, ".
All of which are Cor sale q saaN pratt roy
CASH, at the shoe, Bonnet and Hat Store.
THADDEUS WRIGHT.
4h mo. 9th, 1850. le:f
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MARRlED,-On Tuesday, May 28,h.
1850. by Ed. S. IlERvEy, Mr.. DAVID
PETTY, to Miss RHopA SHAW; all Of
Wayne county, Indiana.
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B CO'E AND SHOE. STO e T. :.
8 e NJ @ " e D.

nWEN EDG ERTON. would respe fully
~ inform his frie nds and The public generally.
that he has moved his shop to the store room OF
OF Eli Brown. where he Offering Tor sale a COOP
ASSORTMENT of BOOTS and SHOES, con-
sisting OF MEN's Coarse AND FINE Doors, Gar
TIERS, SHOES, SLIPPERS and PUMPs. LADIES AL
TERs, SHOES aud SLiFPERS CH3LpRE>s Doors
AND SII pLs- HIS STOCK embraces those OF his
own manufacture, aud Cane HRdti Custom made
Gen'tenea'S Fine Boots and Cutters, and L.nds's
tooees, shoes and slippers. all of which he " AR
4 y - to be Good,-neat ana service e.
His stock of Eastern made WORK - general and
equal 10 the bes, in the market. His prices viii
continue TO b. as low possible to .uoke them
Grateful fer past favor he asks a continuance
Rich mond, 4iil NO. 10Th 1880. 39if
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-06-05

Meet on Friday evening next, a, early candl.
Bargs bsi!ding, on Main street
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An ORD finance to amen! an Ordinance en-
titled IAN Ordinance to provide for the Curb
ing and Paving Side Walks and Side Cutters,
&c, passed and approved June 18th Il - y
SEC |. Be It ordained by the Mayor and Com
mon Council of the City of Richmond. That
vide for the Curling and Paving Side W ks,
Side CATERS, &c - passed and approved June
18th, lci3, be so amended 10 include all AL
leys within the corporate limits of the city. and
to provide for their grading. paving. graveliug,
&c, and all the provisions. penalties, &c., are
hereby unde rstood in this Ordinance
SIC. >. This ordinance to be in force from
and after its publication.
JOHN SAILOR, Mayor
Benz. W. DAVIS, Clerk.
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Flesh Brushes. an extra article.
Horse Brus shes, hand Scrubs, floor Scrubs,
Stove Brushes &c.
For sale 1T HoweIis' & Co. 5 Drug Store, No.
1 Main street. Richmond, la.
March, ID, 1850. lift
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AUGUST ELECTION.

rwM. PERSONNEL, is a candidate for
The slIscs Of County Auditor, subject to the de-
eis;es Of the voters Of Wayne County at the
ssst August election.
arJOSEPu HOLMAN, is 4 candidate for
Delegate to the Convention.
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Just Received:
Snnn LBS. NAILS;
eJOOO 100 dozen pairs butt hinges.
&c dozen door locks, white and dark mineral
knebbs.
% dozen iatches, various patterns;
Window springs, surplus pins. bell knobs, and
almost every article in the line of Bulder's
Hardware, for sale by
FLETCHER s. BENTON,
No % corner Pearl and Main st, one door west
Of Bank.
May Let. 1850 81
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HOWELL GANO. No. 900.
NA1x ST; OPPOSITE FIFTH sr. MARkEr SPACE
AND Firm ST.. DOOR WEST
DESSIsoS HcCsE.
ClNCIN NATI. OH1O;
OFFERS for sale of the he aylest and best
I J assorted stocks of .H1r 1yy airs
at Wholesale in the West. STAPLE AND
HEAVY GooDs Of all descriptions Table and
&C. of newest patterns and styles, lately
IMPORTED from W osienhoirn, Butcher, uar-
creaves, Tillotson, aud other makers.
Scythes, Grain c radles, and sickles;
Hay and Manure Forks; Hoes, &c;
Trace. Log and Halter Chains;
Shovels and Spades; Mill and Cross cut
saws, &c.
Agent for Boston Bird Net and Seine Manu-
factory.
CI.cIs~ArT, ONO. March -, 1850. a.:
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Meet on Friday evening Of each week, a, :
o'clock: Haii IN L'Ppencou's new building, op-
Pessts tho Huntington House.
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DAYTON 4 WESTERN RAIL-
ROAD STOCK NOTICE.

VIZ subscribers 10 stock to the above Com
4 Pany residing " est Of The junction, are
hereby notified that they will be called upon to
pay " per cent on the stock bv ca, sub>c ribed
after the 22i OF June 1850, and theywi!l be re-
CURED TO pay Is per cent every sixtv DAYS on
their stock until the same is fully PAID To be
applied West of the junction. By order of IN.
Board P z LOWE President
Dayton. Nav %, 1850. 23-lon
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Washing sOssi:ln society

1TMeet in the Hall OF the Sons of Temper
eace. on ITMONDAY EVENING NEXT.
June 10, At early candle-lighting.
The citizens Of Richmond aud vicinity are
respectfully reques ted to attend.
NHNGR Clark Division. No. 3. Sons Of Tenn
Va pesance.-ITMeet every Wednesday
- eve ming. al o'cl'k.
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Davenport Il To NmSc0lG1'S Com bind
Patent c1D:lrnter.

+. w. Robinson, having an extensive right
in this State will furnish this Patent Separator.
with HORSEPOWER and Thrasher, r to work to
old Horse Power; this Machine, with a good
Horse Power, will get out and clean 300 bushels
of good wheat per day and no. mistake. IL"
also makes the one Horse Power Endless Cog
Gear, TO set in the Barn for ndiv idual use.
His Machines nre warranted 10 be Of the best
workmanship and material; and, what is very
important, THEY DO NOT CUT THE
G X al " in thra-hing. His Patterns are new
and improved SO as to gain u snfIiciency of speed
without driving the horses out Of slow walk
All kinds of Machines repaired at the shortest
notice. All work warranted to perform as re-
commen led.
D-shor on the North side Of Main stree.
and first East Of the Bridge.
\ FARM AND MILL FOR SALE
n. ID. The subscriber offers for sale his Farm.
containing about So acres. situated on Short
creek, "a miles South Of Richmond, on which
good Grist Mill, Of Burrs. and in
thorough repair. 1t will be sold at a bargain
Any person wishing TO purchase is invited to
call and examine the premises, aud hear tho
r. w. ROBINSON.
Richmond, May 8, 1850. 2O:tf
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-06-05

Il Fact dried out by the dry heather.
--Gh is considered by "some" as an
act Of insanity for any man to c0er to
pay his debts. now a-days,
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-06-05
THRASHiNG MACHINES,

lie is now making them, aud expects to keep a
supply constantly on hand. and he feels JUST
fled in recomme udng them being among tho
hes, labor saving Machines in use; the same Ia
Dor will thrash and clean the grain with tho
Traveller, as is required to haul it in, NOV or
stack it; thus. the expense of ihrasLing with a.
Stationary Machine is entirely saved. They
will save the grain as well as any other Machine.
and can be run with d stationary power and per-
form we'll To all persons who prefer Sta
Machine lie uauId
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-06-05

| Arrival Of Spring 4 Summer GosAS
AT THE
RICHMOND CLOTHING STORE,
NO. 1A Mnim street.
I have on hand excellent assortment Of
R - n 81 - ~ n 40
@AODrAH N@O
of my manufacture. consisting Of Cloth
Dress, f'roek and Sack
90 cd - Up -
Cashmere Ca.hmaret. Tweed. James and Linen
CO., Cloth. olsia and late sfy!r fdsey Cashmere.
Sa,iinet,, Tweed. James. Liuen and Cottonsds
PAN r s,
Velvet. Satin, Vaincia, Versailles. Linen, c 10th
ans. L assmere
4 8 is.
made in every variety Of style. Also, Shir;s.
Drawers. Cravats. Hanck rchiefs. Socks. Gloves.
&c. &c. all OF which | will sell at q very
small. profit for
y. b. Clothing made TO order the short
rs. notice By the hest Of workn,-n.
A. WOODW
Richmond, April l., 1850. I-d
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BENJAMIN STRATTAN;

HE ANING resumed his old position, behind
Il The counter, and having Just received from
PhIadelphia, a large and we'll selected stock OF
Staple. Plain and Fancy Goods,
Of F"Ieign and Domestic Manufacture. he ofte rs
he n TO his Old customers and the public geLcr-
ally, u prices which cannot fail TO be accepta-
Bile. lie would respectfully, but especially, IN
ute attc ntion to his assortment Of
DG@S23 60 oDas
which consists, in part, Of 5 LkS-- Black, drub,
Chancellor Plaid ana Stripe, neat and beautiful.
tordelines, De LANES, Mo!iairs, Barnges, Lawns
figured and Victoria, Linen Lustres, Ginchams,
Caiicoes, solid plain, medium and gay, &c. &c.
lie took much care in selecting goods
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orc. SHOWER, Co, have recruited their
stock OF Goods, and are now enabled TO
offer their customers almOs, as great a
variety and as GOOD and CHEAP articles as
can be had in any Of the mammoth stores
on Main street. They are prepared to
pay the highest price, in Cash. for Wool.
and will be pleased to exchange Goods
for approved produce. See their adver-
iisenent in another column, and call and
see them. MIR. Devallius charges nothing
for exhibiting his Goods, and we are sure
that. if po!teness TO customes and gen.
tlemanly department. will insure sales,
Shower Il Co.'S Store is the place.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-06-05

Customers wishing anything in the line OF
hardware cutlery, will find it TO their ndvan-
tage To give US call as they VIII Ind us
re adv and willing to show our Goons.
FLETCHER & BENTON,
Ii-one door West Of the Bank IT
Richmond, June ). 1850 40:tf
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-06-05

THE new editor of the Republic. it is
said was one Of the ardent supporters OF
Gen Jackson. now the able exponent o.!
modern whiggery - Raw. Vale.
Rawson Vale, the editor Of the Demo-
crat, it is said. was one Of the ardent sup
porters Of Mr.. Clay. n W the able expo
nent OF modern locoiocoisln. NV no struck
Billy Patterson
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-06-05

- ENT. Having re1inqu shed house llet piHg
e, | Offer for sale or ent, NY dwelling house,
on the corner Of Main and Green streets The
house has seven rooms, wool house. stable.
carriage house, &c. The lot is 20 feet front on
Main street. bv 300 Green, well set with
slruDbery. Inquire at ''e drug store.
JOS. HOWELLS. Jr.
Richmond, May 22nd, 1850. .2,f
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-01-25
CONGRESSIONAL.
BIZ Telegraph for the Daily Lancaster Gasette
WASHINGTON, January Is.

BIZ TeleerapA for the Daily Lancaster Gasette
WASHINGTON. January Is.
HoUsE.-The House adjourned yes
terday at P. NJ, after FIVE unsuccessful
ballots for doorkeeper.
SENATE Clemens resolution of in.
quiry, relative TO the acts of the p'e-
sent Administration in the formation Of a
Constitution for California and her APP
plication for admissions into the Union,
came up in order, and gave rise to q
lengthy debate, mostly Of personal
character.
THE northern and southern wire.
were out of order yesterday and pro
ceedings not received until after mid
night.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-01-25
SELLING Orr Ar COST.

HEREBY inform the citizens OF Lancaster ant
u vicinity, that l win sell my entire Stock o
Goods at Eastern City Cost for cush only. My
stock is large and fresh, comprising a.7i l,'
Dry Goods, Hardware,
QUEENswARE, Ready Made CLoTfING
Hats, Boots and shoes, Cotton Yarn, 80.
/ respectfully call the attention Of Country Mer
chants to my Stock. especially some, ....
900 pieces Of FRESH PRINTS
900 do BROWN MUSLIN '
A Large Lot OF READY MADE CLOTHING
A pretty and well assorted lot of QUEENS
WARE and HARDWARE.
Ipledge myself that there is no humbug in the
matter-the Goods must be sold Asa guaran
tee that am doing as propose, you will find my
private cost murk exhibited for the examination
| Of all who wish, so that You can look through my
stock and sell 10 yourselves-after selling at pri
vate sale rora short time, the balance of myGoodl
will be otherwise disposed Of Persons wishing
to commence the Dry Goods business IN Lancas
ter, are informed that my Store and Ware Room
will be for rent Friends you let this oPportu
nifty Of getting bargains pass, you may never have
another. So come on quickly.
" II. w. DEVELlNG.
Lancaster, August 81, l849 II
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-01-25
Mehitable's hustle which made such SWELL

ARKANSAS PoETRY.-The Fort Smith
paper lately published some very scntl'
mental poetry. This drew forth the fol-
lowing lines;
Stealing DER the senses like the sweetest dream
OF fairy land with orange grove and myrtle
bowers,
Sweet maid. swear thou ure "A whole horse team
A wagon-load of summers sweetest flowers!
Thourt round, and plump, and sweet, and red
and rosy.
Not hao unto painted ballroom dame,
Whose coorS fade by washing. like fading nose
gay.
Leaving them once more themselves, but no
the same.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-01-25
rR1rKs OF ouACKS.


Let EvgRYBoDY READ THIS CAREFuLLY'-i,,hea,GS -
Sarsapana for sale in the different towns cate1 .;
Townsends SarsapaTilla. II is advertised as lhe uhlul
NAL GENUINE and all tnat. This Townsend Is no docoI
and never was but formerly worker on railroads. ca
malls and the keye he assumes the title OF Doctor lor he
purpose Of gaining credit for what he Fnot lie says ne
has attended two medical schools and pracced for hteen
years 7" Now the truth is he never pracced medicine
day in his life Such ,ciiftd pieked misrepresentation
looks bad to the character and veracy of the man wish
most sincerely he had made those statements ol hiIn
SELF or Of me- When will learn to be honest and lrhh.
ul in ali their dealings and intercourse with her fellow
mem He applied to Ruel Clapp to assist hlmln man;
uacturing his mixture, stating the large sums he would
make as an inducement embark IN the business These
men have been insulting and beling in all possible
forms in order impress the public with the belief mat
Ihe Old Doctors Sarsapara was moi the genuine oT'gndf
SarsapaiHa made from the Old DociOrS OI1ginM hecI'
pie This s. p. Townsend says have sold me use o. my
name for 81 week will give him $500 II he VIII pro.
duce one single solitary proof Of this Ills statements OF
Thomson, Skilman Co., nothing but tissue 81
asehoods simply made to deceive the public and keep
the truth down in regard 10 his SQUIRTING, tersMng com
pound This is to caution the public 10 purchase none but
old Dr. JACOB Townsends Sarsaparila, having on y iht
Old Doctors likeness, his family Coat " arms, AMI nv
Gignatureacross the Coat Of Arms.
'-''~F 49, JAltln TOWNSEND,
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-01-25
PARoDY.
A1R-rhe Oh oaken Bucket.


How dear to my heart is Mehitabe Junk'ns,
When chance or good fortune presents ner "
view,
She's sweeter ,llan sap. or cen pics made O.
pumpkins, s, l
And The loveliest dougmut the world ever knew.
Her large massy head aud the curls which hang
byit, a...
The proiusion of which no poet can tell;
Her graceful swan neck aud her bosom so nigh
it,
And cen her great hustle which made such a
swell.
That we'll quilted busle
That monstrous great hustle,
Mehitable's hustle that mnde such swell.
Me6itible Junkins hail as treasure,
For oIlen at noon when returned from the field.
found her the source Of my exquisite pleas
ure,-
The brightest and purest that n'ture could yield.
How ardent I've seized her with hands that were
glowing, t
When quick to my lap she reluctantly fell,
Aud folding me often with words overflowinS,
In whispers angelic she answered du tell"
Thut well quilted hustle,
That monsrous great bustle,
Mehitable's hustle that made such swell.
| How rich, how romantic it was to receveit
kiss from the curb Of Mehitable's lips
Not a full blushiug goblet could tempt me to leave
it.
Though filled with the nectar that Jupiter sips.
sigh will now often escape from my bosom
The tear of regret will intrusively swell,
As fancy reverts to my former old blossom,
And sghs for the bustle that made such swell
That well quilted hustle.
That monstrous great hustle,
lMehitable's buste which made such swell.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-01-25

rails and by the best OF wOrkmen.
He has recently added to his stock, a large as
sortment of TRUNKS aud CARPET BAGS.
beautiful assortment of BUGGY. CARRIAGE
and WAGON WHIPS avariety FLY NETS,
BRIDES aud COLLARS.
He has also on hand an excellent article of
HUSK MATTRESSES and SEA GRASS MATS,
made up in the best and most durable manner.
1t isnow admitted that he has on hand the arg-
est and best assortment of work ever before kept
in this place, and he intends to be ready at all
times to accommodate the public, every thing
IN his line and at the iOwest prices. Give him a
ca and you willnot go away without buying.
Lancaster, May II, l849.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-01-25

My dear, don't say tale, say narru.
tive" said a modest lady to her little son
who was relating very nice interesting
tale" he had just read in tho newspa
per- While the little fellow was think.
ing Of his. sad mistake, tho old house
dog walked in shaking his tail aud look
ing quite familiarly at the boy, when he
exclaimed; MA, make Sancho quit shak
ing his narrative"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-01-25
To COuntry Merchanls.

has taken an agency Of the
Il Zanespiiie Cotton MI, for the sae of Cot
Ton Yarn. Carpet and CoVeriid Yarns, Cotton
Batting and Candle. Wick, and will at all times
sell at factory priees,thus saving the Merchant the
cost OF transportation to this place. All orders
will have prompt attention 2. BOPE.
Lancaster, August 10, 1879 IA
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-01-25

EV-A country merchant, having pro
cured new clerk. walked him up the
morning after he was hired. at a most un.
seasonable hour, by calling out that. 1.-THE
family were sitting down to the table"
Thank YOU" said the boy, as he turned
over in bed to adjus, himself for new
nap; thank you, but never allow my.
selfto eat anything during tho night"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-01-25

Each has lis faults we readily allow
Tuthis decree our dearest friends must bOwi
Ones too careless, another's too correct
And all save our sweet seIhave some defect
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-01-25
G Fl b AP JIM NJ E ,

respectfully solicit those wishing to purchase
goods to give me u call. The stock which now
offer is large and well selected | have taken
special pains in selecting these goods, aud feel
confident that they will give general satisIaction.
You will find iere u beautiful variety of
DRESS GOODS, suitable for the season.
have brought with me number of plain.
fancy and figured patterns Of Silk Goods. change
able colors, aud warranted To please
Prints, tho best styles of the season. cnn be
found here, Mexican Stripes, Alpacus Mcrinoes,
Nous dc Loines. aud every variety of Goods suit.
able for Ladies' wear,
WOOLEN GOODS:
A general assortment. such us Cloths Cassi
meres. Casinets, Jeans. Fhnnels and Linseys
hrge stock of Bleached and BROWN MUSLINS
QUEENSW GROCERIES & NOTIONS
The largest and best assortment of B0OTSant
SHOES ever offered by me. Mcu's aud Boy,
wear, Ladies' and Misses, all to be sold CHEAP
Purchasing a larger stock this season than eve.
before, am prepared to give you us good va
riety us eau be found in the place.
Give mo trial aud you will have The proof o
my assertions, not only as to QUALITY, but als'
in PRICE J. c. HENLEY.
September 81. 1910. 90
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-01-25

INDIGENOUS WIT.-At a meeting Of
the 0. B. C's. at Ottawa on the 1st inst. :,
the following toast was drank, standing
and in silence: The memory ofthe much
illuminated good king Herod.
Thev'l do.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-01-25
KISSING NO RORnMRY.

Oh! quit--set out-nnw don't you
I really wish you wouldn't!
Oh! qnit-will you oh, get out
You know you ought to shouldn't
There now, you've got Itch, be still
You shan't have any more!
You've gol--oh take your face away
What no man has got before!
One more there, that will do-oh, don't !!
You've ruinpled up my hair,
If yon'Il but quit. I'll give you one
Now take it, --there--there
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-01-25

THE BlTrER BITTEN "A financial
transaction took place in this city, a few
days since, which. fer its novelty and
beautiful illustration of that often taught
adge, "honesly is The best policy" is
worthy of being preserved.
A lumberman from the delectable wa.
tors Of Salt Creek, having lot oflumber
for sale, bargaincd with the proprietor of
one of our bourd.yards Gr tho delivery
to him Of eight or nine hundred feet, at
81 ,25 per hundred. When delivered it 81
happened that there was nothing con
veuient 10 keep record Of The number
Of feet, every thing being covered will
snow, The proprielor,therefnIe for con
venience, as each hundred feet was meas
ured of, laid down twenty-five cen
piece ON an adjacent board. The sigh
of so many shining litlle quarters was TOT
strong temptation for the moral power
of the silt.crcekcr.-W Watching his op
porunity, be silly slipped one into hi
pocket, as he supposed, unobserved b.
any one. That the operation was un
profitable to himself no never observe,
until he came to receive his pay, when i
was necessary To count the quarters
which were found to be one less than the
parties supp osed. The unfortunate lum
herman was in qnandary. Should h'
prndue the quarter and prove himself {
rogue, for the purpose of receiving hi
pay for the additional hundred, OF cou
ceaI it, with his chagrin, and say nothing
more about III lie wisely concluded tt
adapt the latter alternative, with th'
pleasing reflection that for the privileg,
of stealing twenty five cents he had los
one dollar aud quarter-DaVy Anciea
| MetrOpOlis,