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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-30
III INNN OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES .Iox,

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hnesl--wurrnntcd 10 be Oh Linen. Among which
may be found some extra size gents hdkf..
Orto-ifis - TO. PETERS
CHAWLS, w lS.--AS ELEGANT
- stock Of plain mud plaid Long Shawls. some of
which nrc very handsomoi ulso some beautiful
cub'd Mcrino Sbawls.
Oct Il..fsif ID n q PETERS,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-30
Freights up and Down the Canal

Tobacco leaf (Per hogshcad,) IL
| DO. manufactured, (Per box,) 10
Flour. (pcr bbl) 10
Bar Iron, (pcr ton.) Is
Pig Iron, (per ton.) 90
Lead, Pig and Shot, (Per TONI 90
Plaster (pcr TONI 90
Salt, (per sack 6itoS
| Merchandise and Produce, (per 1907 10 to 90
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-30

TENEEE ELECTRICAL Eebrifugc,
IL Spced'sfcvcrT Onic.--Thc creates,
discovery of the age, by which Fever- of every type
and grade and all Febrile diseases, from whatever
cause produced, can be efectuay and permanently
cured in from two to twenty four hours and no mis-
takcl II is simple vegetable preparation, and per
iectly harmless in its operation.
- 1t is warran'e 10 perform precisely what ii
promises. No cure, no pay.
t-57 Fora descriptive sheet, setting forth its
it's and containing references of the highest rcspec
liability from planters and distinguished men NIL
through the South who have used it, and thorough
ly tested its merits, please call on the Agent in this
place.-Pricc 80 cts and 81 per bottle.
JOHN II. SEAY
JuIv 3I-vT,nif for I.ynrhhurp
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f.lGs 7l
s5,676 GO

S5,676 69
Which has 5eea appropriated as tollens !:
To extension Water
works s;s1 90
To purchase bonds for
sinking fund $500 90
To amount debt in
suit Messrs. Lang
horne, 1,791 67 4.772 &c
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-30

NEGROES WANTED.--I WISH Tc
IN purchase for the Southern markets, . nun1te.
of NEGROES. of both sexes, between tho ages
10 and 80 years; for such ] will pay the highe-
market prices in CASH. 1t will be to the irsercs
of all persons having the above description Of FROG
erty for sale. to call on me before disPosing sf1
same.
Communications addressed 10 me in Lyrclbnrg,
promptly attended to.
Oct 9-wtsif ALFRED MOSES.
NJ Just received Of Double and Single bar
rel Guns of our importation, some very fine.
Colts Aliens and Wesson and Leayitts, Reviewers.
Aliens Single Selfc ockng Pistols,
Shot blcts, powder TASKS. waddng, percussion
caps, &c, &c Call and examine our stock.
Oct 93-ts GREGORY s. ROYALL.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-30
CLOTHS, Cnsssmcr,. Yc.e1...,

~ Tailoring &c,--The subscriber hu. novv ~.
largest stock Of cloths. cassmcrcs and vcstnrs ~
or seen in Lynchburg, having iuss npenedss-
30 pieces tsilled and plain blackIt trench cloths,
manufactured ia AK Ia Chap.le. France cxptsssIv
for the subscriber, aud is certainly tho hands o,e,t
aud cheapest assortmest ever brought to this marx
ct.
b pieces English and French finey casslnefct.
beautiful sty!-s.--Also,
10 pieces blue French docslins. manufactured
Tor the subscriber, aa magh.sc.f sicel u FreacA
Plush and Casz.mefe Iesfincs,
lie Gun have the above goods male np In tho
most Ia fashionable and durable manner having in hi.
employment, Mr.. James MeAiHkin. an experienced
Tailor from Philadelphia. and viii war,sint 4 per.
feet tit IN every instance.
ALSO, large aud splendid steck &c READY.
MADE CLOTHING. Among the s,aak may b
found hot of Exhibition Reversible Over { vat.,
made in London.
Oct iG-ifts Don T, C. PETERS
SII.k AND SATIN SCARES AND
~ CRANATS,--Thc nubscribcr Inns row ans,
the most magnificent stock Of fine SIN mud SAITH
Scuds and CrasHts in the market az thov wass
bough, ia London aud Paris, aud are much cheer
en- than usual. ss=--..s..s. 49,
Blk italion Cnyets from Soc to So %,
Seafts, very cheap,
" Satin
Fancy Scnrfs and Cravats from .5c to a On.
lilo respectfully calls tho attention az tho hc,ea
men to the above caols. as they arc really hand.
some. Sept e9--ifis1 DIT 2. PETERS,
-
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GELLING DEE, sELLINN OFF
BLANKETS, PULLED CLOTH

- for servants wear, LiDscys. Oserconting, heavy
Boots, Shoes and Hats. purchased within the pre-
sent month in the Northern MARKET, and offered
low for cash, or in exchange for Country rroslncc,
by JOS. II. WILSON,
Oct 27--ts opposite the yirgnian OiTi-c
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-30

EXCHANGES
Checks on New York, 3'o1 per CT premium.
Baltimore, do |
Boston, do l
Philadelphia, do
Bank Notes N. Carolina, to do discount
s. Carolina ] to do do
Tennessee. 5 to 6 do do
STOCKS.
Corporation Bonds 500.
Lynchhurg Hose and Fire Insurance Company
par $20-salcs S25.
Citizens Saving Bank si00-sales $l0f4; since
dividend.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-30

THEEAE--A nice lot Of first rate Cheese
~ Just received and for sale by
JOS. II. wfLSOs,
Oct o7-ts opposite the yirginion Ofi~e.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-07-19

DIR. FRASKLIS used to say; that rich ySid-
ows were the only article of second handed
goods that sold al prime cost.
An lrishman, in endeayoring to put out
a gas-light with his fingers, clied ou,
"Och, murder, the divil a wick's in it,"
1T is maxim with the Jews, 'lhat he
who did not bring up his son to some honest
calling brought hin thief"
A YEAR of pleasure passes like floating
breeze-but a moment of misfortune seems
an age of pain.
NEVER despair in adversely. Work and
perscvere When a wheel is running round
the bottom mast turn uPwarGs--some
time.
Amen mans son generally begins where
his father left of, and ends whero his ia,
,hsr began penniless
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-07-19
SHOURDS G. cos
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LABOR AND FUEL SAVING
WASHING SOAP.
Manufactured by ShOurds 4 Co,
54s Chestnut 81, PhiLa.


5i3 Chestnut ST., Phiid.
FOR SALE BY ALL GROCERS
"ARRANTED to wash clean in hard, soft,
OF salt water, cold or hot in one third the
time ofany other Soap ever manufactured; thus
dispensing with boiling, bleaching, &c.
FLANNELS, CLOTHES, SC.
washed with this Soap will never shrink or have
any harsh gummy feel, hut leave them in thcr
original sofl and plant state which is in itself a
sufficient recommendation to guarantee its use in
all families
TIE FINEST FABRICS
may I've washed thoroughly with it, without the
least injury; giving them a lustrc equal to newly
imported goods
PAINT, GREASE & DIRT
Of any description, can be readily removed by the
Of II, without injury to the article whether il
he the finest dress or ordinary carpet.
In the use of Shourds q Cos Soap the mos
delicate need not fear. will not iniurc or chaJ
the hands, but on the contrary act as an cmolli
cnt. and is not only the VERY hest wAsuiNt
soar ever offered to the public, but as TOILET
! SOAP cannot be cxcellcd.
Wherever it has bccn used it has given pcrfcc
satisfaction, and is warranted 10 do, in all ca
scs where fair trial will he given it.
SHOURDS & Co. Manufacturers,
No. 5i3 Chcsnut ST., Philadelphia.
! For Sale bv Groccrs generally.
/ November Is, ls5O.-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-07-19
journal OF the
FRANKLIN INSTITUTE,
on Nh sTATL on TEN"sl-VN-.I' YTN THE IRONlTIo!
THE MECHANIC ARTS.

FExliE Oldest Mechanical Periodical extant in
q America. is published on the first of each
month in the City Of Philadelphia. It has been
regularly issued for upwards of twenty-five years,
and is carefully s1itcd 10y a committee of sctchtfc
gentlemen, appointed f7r the purpose, by the
Franklin Institute.
The des2rvcdly hi@h reputation. both at home
and abroad, which this leurra has acquired and
sustained, has given /, cr,raton and exchange
list of the bcs, character, which enables the Com
mittcc on Publications to make the best selections
from Foreign journals, and to giv7 circulation to
original cei1inuncEiichs on mechanical and sci
cnudc Subjects and notices OF new inventions /;
notices of all the Patents issued at the Patent Of
flee, Washington City, are published in the Jour
nal, together with large amount Of information
on Mechanics, Chemistry, and Civil Eugins cring,
derived from the latest and bcf, anthoritisS.
This journal is published Oh the first Of each
month, each number containing at least seventy
two pages, and forms two volumes annually OF
about 432 pages each, illustrated with engrayings
on copper aud on wood of those subjects which
require them.
The subscription price is Five Dollars PER an-
mum, payable on the completion of the sixth num-
Der; and it will hc forwarded free of postage
when five dollars are rcmiticd to the Actuary
(postage paid IN advance for one years suhscriP-
! ton.
! Communications and letters on business mus
be directed to "thc Actuary Of the Franklin lnst
tutc, Philadelphia Pennsylvania," the postage
paid.
WILLIAM HAMILTON,
Acf"my, +.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-07-19

Il REvEREND sportsman was once boas,lng
of his infallibe skill IN finding hare IF
] were a hare" said 4 Quaker who was
present, n would taie my seat in place
where would be sure Of not being diSlur-
bed By thee, from the first of January to
the last tf December" "Why, where
would you 60 {" 'ln thy study
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-07-19

CoURTING is an institution made up of
flutes and moonlight period that brings
discretion 10 a full stop, and marks with a
star the morning of our hopes. Counting
converts woman into angels, mouths into
honey-combs the heart becomes a great
hive of sweets-wllile kisses are the bees
that keep up the supply.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-07-19
ROOT,
DAGUERREAN ARTIST.

No. 40, corHrr of FUIh g. Chcsnw sis., PA!la.
drlyAia. and 3G3 Brog'maY corHey Of
Frwkjm Street, Neg york
GNTIZENS AND STRANGERS can have
i sitting for Portraits or Mnururcs. and
receive 'hou beautifully cascd, in morocco. silk
velvet. Papor Naclc, or other fancy STYLES or sets
in Ncda.lous, hochcls, &c, in few minutes.
Daguerreotypos, Paintings, Drawings,
&c, Copied,
out door Views, and Miniatures of deceased
persons, taken at short notice.
For Portraits of Adults by our process and I'm
proved Instruments, o.oo/g day is quite ia-
voralln as clear weather.
For Children. clear day (hctwccn II and y
is preferable. l-TIn Drcss--a~oid white, blue
of light piuk.
OurGal'cry with its Six Prize Medals and
Works of trt, is open at all hours, and Free
Whether visitors wish pictures taken or not, we
shall at al, times be happy to see them.
June -, 1850
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-07-19

The MoDEL nUsBANp.-MIs Smith has
company to dinner and there are moi straw
berries enough and she locks a, Eir. Smith
with a sweet smile, and offers to help him
tat the same time kicking him gently with
her slipper under the tablet he always
replies, "No. thank you, my dear, they
don't agree with me-"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-07-19
u ortrp
From the National Era
A Fantasy.
ny GRACE GREENWOOD.

Two loves seem 10 know one keeps
NV waking time-the other sleeps
Whene'er sleep Oh ienderly
The night love lieih down with me
A cherub-child, who nestes near,
And clasps me close, as fold nm
warm
Yet he shuts my heart against all iear
fle wraps my soul in dreams OF bliss
My drowsy lips scarce feel his kiss
He pours bis breath round my reposc,
Like sweets exhaing from rose.
But with the wild lark's waking strain,
Freshly and gaily out Of sleep,
With life new lit in heart and brain,
Into the day-loye's arms leap !
He beais me on and up, and charms
My failing sonl against alarms
Caln flows before him, and he filings
Peace with the shadows OF his wings
What good beyond my ken, may live
In this weak heart; but known 'o
Thee
What have | done, that Thou should 81
give,
Most gracious God, snch gifts 10 me
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-07-19

An lRIsHMAN's CoNsouATIoS.-An Irish
man a day or two since, who had been often
proiiably employed as stevedore was OBJ
served very intently gazing at steam
engine that was whi2liug away al swift
late, doing his work for him, and lifting the
cotton out from the hold of a ship, quicker
than you can say "Jack Robson" Pat
looked till his anger was pretty well up,
then shaking his fist at 1t, Re exclaimed :
"Choog, choog, choog, spet, spct, stamp it,
and bonhered, ye ould devel that ye are =
Ye may do the work Of twenty-five felIers-
ye may take the bread out iv an honest
Irishman's mouth hut, by the powers,
now, ye can't vote, old blazer mind that;
will ye -
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-07-19
WATTS
NERVOUS ANTTDOTE
AND
PHYSICAL RESTORATIVE.
TEE NEDICAL WONDER or THE
~1f
.E- ~SLs


WILL positively cure all STAGES Of Neuralgia,
w iic Dolorouy, Nervous Headache, Cho-
lcra, LorAinw. ll:drophobia ccnvulsions; will
restore manhood to its prcstiuc vror even after
wears Of pro,Dration, and the only known and ccr-
tain curo for low spirits or mental debility.
Extract from the New urk sun. Oct. ,, 1919.
THE cci,iui,J DIR Watson. when talking Of the
miuculous power Of "W ats Nervous Antdotc." "
the question was put to him, why such a valua-
bc remedy for all nervous affections was not in
troduccd ly the medical iacuv!' replied, "That
if it were, there would no longer he any use for
faculty. all diseases originated from a disorGan-
izcd .tfc uf thc nerves the nerves arc the main
,prin.. ol the whole system Keep this in order
and both the mind and body must be-
-Four ounce phil - doses, enough for all ur,
dmary cases, ONE DOLLAR.
SOLD By
Wm. MCCARTHY, Broadway Sumhury.
/ September, -, ls5O.-u
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-07-19
Guntorolls.
Uncle BILLS FIRST LOVE.

NV Uncle Bill and my Aunt Airy reaide
on Long Island, and not far fIom the far
famed resort, Rockaway. One evening last
week, as Aunt Airy was boiling chesnu,s
for US tYorkersn TO eat, and as Uncle Bill
Eat smoking a good Havana we had Brought
down with us, we persuaded him 10 tell US
story. Uncle Bill tells a good one when he
chooses, and being a man that loves TO
please, he dipped deeply, and very quickly
into the merits of the one he proposed tell
ing, somewhat thus:
"When was slip Of chap lad coca
sion 20 travel some distance in a stage
coach. as steamboats, and rail cars were not
go plenty in those days. Now, had heard
tell often of felers falin' in love al first
sight, but never much believed it till that
stage made me kinder think SO. had the
luck of sitting alongside one Of the prettiest
women have ever seen. tUncle Fill look
ed slyly at Aunt Airy)
soon fell in love up 10 the brim, chuck,
with the gal. As it was CROWN dark, the
stage was passin' through thick wood,
then thought my time was coming surely.
As felt my strength goin' QUICKLY, / kinder
gently lifted up my arm and drew 1t round
the fairs ones waist she moved not, but
only made a slight noise, which ! Supposed
was love sigh says |, dear one, sweet
one, will yer love me = The girl said
no,hin' but made what i supposed was a
love sigh agin.' then pressed her 10 me,
her head fell on my shoulder, and began
to tremble all over but still Kept my
tongue agoIn,' and says |, dear little one
won't ye- love me, can't yer love me, will
yer lo7e me, will yer marry me ? The
stage then drove out of the woods, and the
moon shone on her face; and ! looked on it
and and"
"And what - we all exclaimed
"And,n says Uncle Bill, 'shc was siecpln'
and snorin' in my arms !"
When our roars Of laughter had somewhat
subsidized, Uncle Bill said-"Thete she sits.
bilin' chesinuls
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-07-19
EEITR g. CO,

IMPORTERS or FOREIGN
Books, Prints, Engravings Stationary
gilt Frames ana Musical InStru-
mCn(S.
No rs North End St. between Arch 81 Race
PmLAnELpuIA.
| IMPORT to order and have constantly on hand
a very large assortment Of goods in the above
named lines at wholesale and retail Principally {:
3 90 % EGE -
In German, Latin, Greek, Hebrew. French. FALLEN
Spanish and other aueuarcs; Classics. Diction-
aries, Grammcrs, Nocabultrics School. Juvenile.
Picture, Drawing and Model Books for Architects
Cabinet, Carriage and other manufacturers.
MAPS. GLOBES aud Blank Books of every
description. splendid Luhographc and other
Prints.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
Accordcons, Bauios, Bows for all string iustru.
ments, Bridge and Tai!piccos, Claioucts, Firs
Flagcocts, Flutes Guitars. Octave Flutes. Pa,cul
Heads for Guitars and Niolinccllos. Tamhourincs
Tuning Fork and Hammers, Nin,ius. Violin and
Guitar PEGS, |.olinrali.s auI Strings for all Kind,
Of Instruments Wholesale and R,ti.l.-Accor
dcous repaired.
Also constantly on hand, Wholesale and retail
"a LARGO l.-,rff,t.r.f ,f flfr worry. I..t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-07-19
Gil \ | Z s..

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Including varieties never before to be had in
Snhury, such as NHoGANr, BLAcK WALNUT
Am CrRLrn M,rLE GuErIAv; ANn WrNnsou
CHAIRS, hNnrANcY PIANo SrooLs, which are Of
the latest ST ycs, and warranted TO be cyccllcd by
none manufactured in the Cities or elsewhere.
The subscribers are determined that there shall
he no excuse for persons 10 purchase furniture in
the cities, as every confidence can be entertained
about the quality and finish Of their ware and
! thuirs.
Their articles will lc disposed Of ON as good
terms as they can be purchased elsewhere. Coun-
| try Produce taken in payment for work.
! ~ UNDERTAKING. - Having provided
! themselves with handsome HE,usE they are
now prepared for Undertaking, and attending fl-
ucraIs, in this vicinity, at any convenient dis
tanrc from This place.
- The Ware Room is in Markc Street,
opposite !. Noung's store, and ncarl opposite
/ Wca,crs Tavern.
DANIEL, II AAS.
GEORGE RENN.
Suuhurv Dec II. lS5O.-tf
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-07-19
: p.ATElTI IEEC-S-1TEs

= S.ATL1TI IEECLG-1TES.
Green's ONygcDatcd Bitter, price reduced.
CIi Jacob Towuscnd's Suvatparila
Bakers SarsapariIl'.
Swaync's syrup of V id Cher :.
Swaync's Nermilugc.
Ayrc'~ Cherry pcgtoral
Dr. brakes pauaccl.
DIR. Cullcu's do
Tibbtts Pain Killer
Dr. HoonaudS German Bitters
Indian Vegetable Pills
Horse and Cattle Medicines
For sale by HENRY MASSER.
Sunbury, July II, 1919.
THE PEOPLES WADE MECUM
coMrRIsISG 4 coLLEtFIoN or OYER 200
VALUABLE RECIPES,
Ia tie Usctjd and Interesting Aris w,th u fer
simple and Curiou, Experiments in
CWENISTRY:
TNCLTDTNG Medicines, Perfnsry, Chemistry
Cookery, Farriory, Dying, Confectionery, Do
mcstic Economy, etc, etc. etc. Price Ct cts, for
sale by HENRY NASSER'
Sunbrf7, Dee. G laf9.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-07-19

nlGESTlON is chiefly performed N ihc stomach 10y the
aid Of fluid which freely cXudrs from tire inner cn
pi that organ, when state IT health called the GJstl'
Juice. This fnd is the Great Solvent of the Food, tn,
Purifying, Preserving. aud stimulating Agent OF the St"
mach aud tcstincS Without II there will he dicts
unn.no conversion uf food into blood and mritioi
n the body but rather tul, torpid. painful, and ddrsuc
tive condition Of the Whole digestive apparatus. weak
halt dead. or injured stomach produces good Gastrl
Juice, aud hence the disease distress and debility whic
Ell
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-07-19

d. IirlHnnd,s Gcrmnn RiLters.

TIE "PhrarlpIla Saturday tia2c'tr.' the best famiy
cwsiHu" published uthc jucd states. the editor says
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-03-14

moments Of suffering had taught her
what lifetime OF happiness would have
failed to impart. That knowledge which
comes to US all, but earliest TO deep and
sensitive nature, was beginning to dawn
upon her shrinking faculties, and a dull
sickening sense of dread crept in upon
her spirit as her mental vision scanned
the darkening pages Of fority.
Three weeks after, had witnessed
Glendora's embarkation for northern
land. Standing upon the deck of the
proud vessel which bore her onward, she
watched the fast receding shore of her
nativity fade away into blue line upon
the horizons verge, and silently vowed
never 10 return TO it alive. Almost des-
pairing was the feeling Of WEAKNESS and
desolation which shadowed her young
spirit, as she murmured-'FoI me no
loVe-for me no ohome-henceforth Glen
dora is in truth wandererp and the hot
tears gushed over her pallid cheeks.
Her return was hailed with Joyful sur
prise by her instructress and former com
Panions, and in their pleasant society and
gentle affection, her child nature gradual
ly assumed healthier tone. Strong in
her determination, year Of blessed pro-
baton yet lay before her, and her object
was TO enjoy it, as well as to consider
earnestly any path of escape which the
opening vIstas of the future might pres
ent. She was comparatively happy. al
lowed freedom and many privileges moi
awarded to regular pupils, and treated
with uniform kindness and consideration
] she censured herself severely if one
truant thought at times would wander
forth in search of deeper happiness
) one wayward impulse dare TO spurn the
present calm as insensibility, and not en-
r joyment.
r The long winter passed away, anc
when the spring-time smiled, GlendOr;
n in one instance availed herself Of tn,
!. privileges of her situation. Riding OF
y horseback had been very passion witt
'f her during her uncontrolled childhood
and fear being stranger to her nature
It she requested, and obtained permission
{ 10 indulge freely her taste for equestrian
n exercise. Ah ! she was happy them
i queen upon her gilded throne ever Dor
so proud, and yet so light heart as tn
d young Glendora, when seated firmly O.
is her spirited steed, she caracoled owe
r hill and valley, wild and frolicksome a
the breeze that wantoned mid her rave
7 cuIls. This amusement, so exhilaratins
ol so captivating in its enjoyment. and fire
E quently not insignificant in its consequer
al ces, was destined to unfold TO Glendor
s. Cameron new shade in her many brais
ed life.