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The Davenport gazette., 1851-11-06
FALL RIVER NAILS,

.S1 KEGS embracing Sd fine Lath Nails, and
~ all other sizes just received at the Hard
ware Store No. LIE Claire Row.
w. II. HiLDRETH.
The superiority of Eastern Nails is so well
known that comment is unnecessary.
Davenport, March 20,h, 1857.
The Davenport gazette., 1851-11-06

oTEEL Spades, Steel Shove's, Long Eiandi,
- do. HAY Forks, Straw Forks, Hoes, jus
received and for sale by
April 23l, VAN TUYL COOK.
#nRIED Apples and Peaches tor sale low at
- dec &c. DAYFSPoRT's
The Davenport gazette., 1851-11-06
COLTON's MAPS.

MILL Saws Of Rowands' and other good
lvl make-64 and feet-extra thick plates
A so, Circular saws, from i6 10 40 inch Gross
Cut Saws-American and imported. Just re-
Iceived at w. II. HILDRETH'S.
Dec. IL.
The Davenport gazette., 1851-11-06
REGULAR PACKETS.
WEDNESDAY AND MONDAY
PACkE FL.

A The We'll knoWn fasSeHy sttuHs
E boa, Dubuque, I MoRKnoesr
- = Master, has resumed her trips
for the above and oil intermediate ports, and
will make regular weekly trips between ROCK
Island aud Davenport for ST. Louis every We'd
nesday, and Rock Island and Davenport Tor ia
lena cvery Monday throughout the season.
Thankful for the patronage bestowed upon
he boat during the past season, her officers Mil
endeavor TO merit continuance oi It by oiier-
ing /, passengers, accommodations equal TO
hose of any other boat in the trade. For freight
or passage apply on board. May29l
The Davenport gazette., 1851-11-06
Deeds and Mortgages

)RlNTED according 10 The latest form and
l. on substantial paper selected for the pur-
pose, fer sale nj this Office
Gazette Office, Nov eth, 1885,
The Davenport gazette., 1851-11-06
NEW STORE,
AND
CHEAP GOODS.
READY MADE CLOTnING,
Qrrosyrr THE 1rrsA MILL

VTTOSITE THE INII.1.ss
TIME subscriber has received in addition I
i his stock Of Goods, lot oi
The Davenport gazette., 1851-11-06

Revolution! RcyOluti0n!!
A Complete Revolution in the
Prices Of Clothing!
THE subscriber, at the Old Established
j Stand on Front Street, determined 10 keei
pace with the times, has received very largt
assortment of
READY MADE CLOTHING,
Which he will Sell
CHEAPER THAN EVER.
His stock consists in part OF COATS, fine
slack, blue, and brown, drub and grey Sack and
Frock Goats. To. Alpaca Cfoioa Coitonade,
Linen Check, .Chin,z.
PANTALOONS, every style and color, black,
brown, green, yellow and figured Cassimers, DC.
DO. Sailnei, Alpaca Linen, &c. &c.
VESTS, black Silks, figured and plain, Sitins
do. Alpacca, wors,ed linen, &c.
FURNISHING GOODS, fine linen bosomed
Shirts, check, hickory, calico, cotton under
shirts, suspenders, silk neck and pocket hand
kerchiefs; do. silk neck ties-cotton hose,
trunks, Carpet Bags.
HATS, fashionable Silk Mole Skin, from
900 up TO $3.50 Panama, Palm Leaf; Stra"
China pearl. Brush Wool, Angola, Fur.
The Davenport gazette., 1851-11-06

Davenport. May esd, 1851.
The Davenport gazette., 1851-11-06

In consequence of the increased demand. We
are now putting up % cent, SO cent and 81 bot
ties. The 80 cent bottles contain ,hres ,;m..
as much as the 25 cent size. and the 81 bottle.
lonrtnes as much as the so cent size-so thar
money will be saved in buying the large bot
Principal Depot at A. G. BRAGG'S Drug
Sore, corner OF Third and Market streets, 81.
Louis, No.
Druggists and country merchants supplied on
'loerai terms. May lsf, 1851. 34-ly.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11
VOL. XII-NO. 3.

that Horner has had sickness and death in bis
family. These know have thrown him back
Here lies the cause of his slowness in paying.
But surely, these things entiie him to consola-
ton. he is honest. am certain of this
. didn't think about his sickness and thc loss
OF his child" said Gilbert in modified toue.-
But this IS no justification for the rude unsat-
lstactory answers he sent to my application for
money"
"Of course not. But every man cannot at
all times control his feelings. An honest mind
often feels quick sense of Indignation when a
demand is made for q bit where present inabiI-
lty exists. This is DO doubt the case with Horn
er. Honest in his intentions, he felt your re-
peated applications as questioning that honesty
and he could not bear the imputation with be-
coming patience.
The two men separated. Gilbert had thought
twice and Instead of going to the Alderman's Of
hce returned to his store There little to his
surprise, he found the tailor waiting for him.
They met with some reserve and embarrassment
But Homer said, in moment or two, and in Il
subdued voice
am sorry, Mr.. Gilbert, to have kept You ont
OF your money so long; nothing has prevented
my paying you but inability. Ihave had sickness
and trouble, or it would not now be with me as il
'"' iNlt "Oiiicu NHCll your Clerk Calieu to-day,
and sent you an improper message. Let me re-
cal that. And now, will tell you the best
can do. If YOU will take fromme five dollars
a month until the whole bill is settled, will
faithfully pay you that much; and more if pos
sible.
'Perfecty satisfactory" replied Gilbert, in
voice so cordial that it sent the blood bounding
through tie veins of the unhappy tailor Ifyou
had only made the proposition before, it would
have been chcerlulIy accepted"
When the two men separated each was wiser,
and each felt happier. The tailor kept his en-
gagement, and the grocer not only received his
money, bat retained good customer So much
for sober second thoughts.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11
Seduction and its Consequences

The following is an extract from Correspon-
dent of the Fond du Lac Journal, dated New
York, June 10, 1851:
"'Ghe usual serenity Of the fashionable locai-
ty OF the Fifth Avenue has recently given place
to scenes of q scandalous and alarming nature
\ young lady, the daughter of wealthy citizen
residing in the above neghborhood, was sedu-
CCd, several months ago by foreign gentleman
of rank who boarded under the same roof. The
girl, although one of the lovlirst specimens OF
Womankind, was rendered caIIous by the hone
lessness of her restoration to respectable socc-
ty; she accordingly, submitted the dazzling re-
tulgcncc OF her beauty to the gaze Of the heart
less patrons Ola fashionable house Of iIl-tamc. in
the upper part ofthe city. In this establishment
she bad lived about two months, when one even
ing last week, she met her scducer at one of our
most popular places of public amusement, and
drawing pistol, which, it appears, she had con-
stantly carried about her person, ever since her
lovers deserlon she shot him down without the
slightest remorse. The wretched girl then cs-
capped notwithstanding the strenuous efforts that
were made to arrest her. and, hiring a vehicle
she was driven, at her own request to small
street in the extreme suburbs Of the city. and adj
jacent to the North River, in which stream her
body was found, late last evening Upon re-
ceiving tidings of the melancholy event, her dis
tracted father, who has for some time past, labor
ed under serious pecuniary difficulties, commit
ted suicide. by cutting Ills throat with a table
knife. This singular series of horrors has so
affected the mother of the unfortunate girl. that
she has become confirmed maniac. Thus, in
one single week, three individuals have lost their
lives, and fourth has been rendered hopeessly
insane, by that Righteousness Which is at present
spreading with such fearful rapidty, through all
classes of 'Uppertcudom.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11
ENANDER.

man in Connecticut was so unfortunate as
to be without palate, an appendage which as is
well known, Is neCessaryto perfect articulation
This man without palate, was the father of
some Interesting boys, whom he sent to the dis
trct school, and the pedagogus finding himself
unable to govern them had recourse one dav. to
the mean expedient Of mimcking the peculiar
pronunciation of their sire. OF course the bows
reported the case 10 their parents at home, and
the next morning the eXaSpera,ed father repair
ed to the school house, and called him forth.
when the following conversation occurred
Il understand you've hen 'hawkin me .
said the enraged man, 'm'hy boys t'hold m'he
so"
"N'ho," replied the wicked pedagogue, in the
same style, Il hay'nt hen hawkin } on heiih-
err"
Hamn you, you are 'ba,rlia M n'lop =
roared the other, and he pitched into the graceless
pedagogue and pat han through a course OF
sprouts that astonished him. and cured him OF
hawking" unfortunate people.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11
Wear Your Heart in Your Bosom.
BY BENZ. F. TAYLOR.

ear your heart in your bosom just where it belongs,
There Is no inspiration in sermons and songs,
That would teach yon carry your in your head
In the brain codly buried, thai heart would be dead
Not a "Sabbath-days Journey" I'd have them apart,
But each thought should be Graded and rocked in thu
heart
Should spring like Minerva, plume the brow
AND the pulse of an infant beat softly below.
IL were better, far better, some magical wand
should break in two pieces your heart in your hand,
ANA that thus you should wander and weep all the way
IL beguIied by that music, the hearts rcyee.
There are Wrappings forever by living hearts timed
That are sweeter Than vespcrbells haVed chmed
Oh! the beat of the bosom, the throb of the BRAIN
Let them ever be blended, till silent the twain.
Oh. the world would be better and brighter, know.
And the homes of the Many, be heaven below,
All their days would be rhythm, their deeds would be
rhyme,
With heart in each bosom, each bosom in time
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11

Cro,c|sd SiiPs-Tho shi? OuiNia lately
brought into New Orleans load OF passengers,
exceeding by 20 the number allowed BY the acts
of Congress. By this illegal act the ship be-
came forfeited, and the Captain liable to pay a
fine Of $50 for each of the passengers beyond
the legal number, and 10 be Imprisoned in the
penitentiary one year. In this case other PEN
ai;ies We're incurred, for not properly ventlating
the ship, or supplying suitable cabooses conye-
nienceS
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11

STORAGE, FORWARDING AND COMMISSION MER-
CHANTS,
DEALERS
Produce, Salt, Fruit, Coal, Water Lin c,
StuccO, &c.. &c.
Particular attention given to the purchase and shipment
OF Produce.
Ns.ns Tor various Lake and Canal Transportation Com
pane4 Liberal Cash advances made ON Produce received
store.
Spstt Pier aal Warehouse, Kenosha, WISCONSIN.
p. II. HALL,
}. p. MERRILL.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11
n Yankee Fell Ringer.

A tall, awkward looking chap, just from tho
Green Mountains of Vermont, came on board
one of the splendid North River boats at AIba.
ny. His curiosity was amazingly excited at once
and he commenced 'peekng,' as he called i, in
to every nook and corner OF the boat The cap
tain's office, the engine room, the water closets
the BARRIERS shop all underwent his inspection
and then he went on deck and stared in amaze
mcnt at the lever beam, the chimneys and the
various "iXin's" I'LL at last he caught sipbt of
the bell. This was the croWning wonder, and
he viewed it from every position, walked around
it, got on his knees and looked up into it, excaim-
ing oval, rally this beats the bell on our meet
IN house a darned sight" BY this time the at
tcntion of the captain and several passengers
was attracted to the genus. GLOW much would
you ask to let tcIIcr ring this bell ?" You
may ring il for dollar sir" said the captain
wal, its n bargain, all fair and agreed and no
backing oul!' 1T bargain, Sir, said the cap
tain.
Oar hero went deliberately and brought n sen,
and took hold OF the bell rope and having arran-
gcd everything to his satisfaction, commenced
ringing, very slowly AZ first, and gradually faster
AM faster, till everybody on board thought the
boat was on fire, and rushed on deck, screaming
with alarm. There stood the "Varmounter."
ringing away, first slow and then fast, and then
two or three taps at time. The passengers be-
gan to cXpo5tuatc; the captain said it was a
bargain.
Bat the passengers became urgent that tho
eternal clangor should be stopped. All tho
while there sat our hero uudisturbed, ringing
away more ways than a cocllncy chime ringer
ever dreamed Of AT last the captain began to
think it time to stop the simpc;on, but his an
swer was, "a fair bargain and no backing out"
and he rang away for dear lie "WeIl," says
tie captain, "what win you take to stop ~
'W.iI, captain, guess .hcant lose nuthn' il
take five dollars and free passage to New
York, bat not red cent less" "Wel. walk
down to the ofiic and get your money and pass
age ticket, SAID the captain. After that we all
went to sleep.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11

Montreal papers announce that the neces-
sary arrangements have been perfected for the
pleasure trip, which a large party Of Canadians
are about to make to New York They will
start from Montreal on the morning of the I'd
OF JULY
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11
CITY HOTEL.
william Strong, Jr.

EHNIS House has recently been entirely furnished
and reftcd; and the Proprietor wishes 20 assure the
Travelling Public that labor pnins will be spared to
make hi. House agreeable home. The table will always
be spread with the best the market Affords Attentive ser
wants aud oster always on hand.
{ q Passengers carried to and from tn boats.
kenosha, April |, 1851.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11
FRIEND H. WFEFTLOCE.

Law, CH.NcEEY AND CoNvEYANcING OFFICE.
Justice Peace Notary Public General Agent and Col
ector.
C-g-ROOMS-Dar building, -Nain street, Kcnosha,
HiEc0HSiH.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11

At Peoria, Illinois, on the l. 9th nit, Rev Mr.
Pierce married Mr. Henry w. Seine to Miss
MariS Ellen Hurd The bride was but fifteen
This is fulfilling the Juvenile adjunct that chill
dren should be seen and not heard
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11

( The Cleveland Herald says that mill to man.
ufacture lax cotton will soon b. erected at New
ton Falls, by Hon. John F. Beaver. A scheme
) on foot for similar establishment at Cleve-
/ land
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11

In lem Of Gossip.-it is reported that a
young man residing IN a small town in Mon
roe county, lately led blooming dsmsel to the
alter after a courtship of thirly-fve years
This shows what may be done if we only stick
to it.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11

JIALER in Lumber, etc, southport, Wisconsin. will
have c,n-t,tlty hand, well selected assortment g"
Lumber Also. shin .S, Lah. Plascriug Hair. Window
ardopPositcthe Planning Machine
IA
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11
1TEHEDTTlE ROWLAND,
'unty SuTVcy0 r.

WIN attenl to all calls with prompnc-s and despatch.
y h. Persons in want of his services IN the country 10y
wrilu, line the krnp~hl Post oce will receive I'M
m iia:. attention =" Once with }. K. SharpStcin.
rup,hL. \ prii II, 1851.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11

Cholera at QHncy--The Quincy Journal OF
the oath reports FIVE deaths by cholera in that
city for the day previous.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11

Why imsriGnS Seldom Commit Suicide.-A
shrewd observer says:
NEARLY all the suicides in this country are
BY foreigners. Yankees rarely make away with
themselves, for nearly every one thinks he has a
chance of becoming Presldcnt-and at any rate.
his curiosity prompts him to live On Just to see
what he will come to-"
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11

The B,oomer Dresses are no longer 4 novelty
on Michigan Avenue, aud may be seen. with
ladies' IN them, any fair evening.-Chic. Jour.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11

Jr-rrI " rHr PEAcr. OAicc first door to the right
"a. had " sIirs Durkcc7 Block formerly occgpir
~ II. TuItic, ESQ ~
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11
L. w. WEBSTER,
INSURANCE ON EEFE

ATTORNEY AND CoUNsELLoR Law.
Commissioner for the of Massac Office
Francis & HawIey's Clothing Store. 81
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11

The AIlegany Enterprise states thata party
came off in p!;tsburgh one evening lrst week
where the ladies' were all dressed in the Turkish
Costume.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11
1851
1851.


the reliable Company in the United States
be effected on The most reasonable terms, application
TO e. CLEMENT.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11
Z. W. I.N HAN.

General Dealer in ware, Cutlery, Stoves, Iron. Glass
Nails All kinds of Tools. Tin Ware, &C. sc. Corner OF
Main and PARK streets, southport, Wis.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11
&. vi. BAKER,
C1nnnN .rEEErI.SIlEE.ED.

ttorney q. Inv, aud General Collecting Agent, Ga
HVMwI,.n CO., Wisconsin. Refer 10 VI. Frank, II
Hale.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11
~. q. BUCK.

General Dcacr in Roots, Shoes Leather and Findings
MAin 81. opposite old pHrkce Block.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11
Business Directory.
STATE OFFICERS

Gouernor-NEISON DEWEY.
Secretary of Statc-WfLLIAM A. BARSTOW.
TreasHrer-JAiuRS {. FAlRCHIl.DS.
Attorney Generai-S. PARK COON.
SHD't of Pub!ic IaStractiOR-ELEAZER ROOT.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11

AIKEN and any papers requiring The administrator
4 OF oL.hs bc perfected hy applying To
&. CLEMENT I, Notary PGblic.
yHNWo Tons PURE WHITE LEAD Tor sale by
n T.. 1. s. 4. VI. TN AkSON.
NTousELlN De LANES \ splendid assortment Al
~ ~, NJ. s Cos.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11

Ifyou would get good Start in the world mar
~ a widow with twelve children.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11
From Arthur's Home Gazette.
THINK TWICE.

"Did Homer pay that bill ?" enquircd Mr.. Gil
bert of his clerk who had just come in.
The young clerk shook his head.
Didn't pay ?"
NJ c;r
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11

An examining committee about to test the ca
pacty Of anindIyidual for school teaching pu, tho
following question;
al what period did France produce her great
est general p
AT what period - pausng and scratching
his head; cat what-ah you have got me there
sure"
"WeIl, was it before or after Christ ?"
"Before or after Christ before or after
well old horse, you have got me again cer-
tain"
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11
OFFICERS OF KenOsha County.

CountV Jadge-HON. l. n. STODDARD.
GY.rk Of Circuit and County Court-O. F. DANA.
clerk boards Of SaperciSOrS-THOMAS J. RAND.
Stcrif-NATHAN r. ALLEN.
Rerister Of Decds-W. l.. HINSDALE.
T'reasurer--CHARLES CLEMENT.
District .3ttorHey-J. X. SHARPSTEIN.
SHrreg0r-MEBEDTrII ROWLAND.
C0rOuer-ADOLPII REITBROOK.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11

Bsloit Coliege--The Annual Commencement
OF the Beloit College will take place on Wednes.
day the 9th of July.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11
DIR. GIIOENEsECk,
JOHN EE.KENS.
clock and WatC maker,

Residence Keuosha street. p rods south OF the Park
= Nnlce over rNtno.ons' Store.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11

'Marm may go a fshing?'
Yes sonny. but don't 90 near the water
And recollect, ifyou get drowned shall skin you
as sure as you are alive.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11
MARSHALL Il PHELPS,

MATCHMAKER and Jeworr. Main street, Southport Wis.
- entrusted his Ill be done with
and despatch
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11

ArroR>Ey ,Sp CoUSsELLoR Al Law,
Rirl,soud, Nc Henry Co., M.
win practice in krnrsha and Waiwortr counties in Wis
cousin, tai in ali the Northern counties OF Illinois
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
The TELEGRAPH will be furnished weekly to Subscri
at the rates following, per year:
$I.75 il paid invariably in advance.
100 for mos. do do
400 il paid within the first mos. of the year
Zoo u oay's is delayed until the end of the year.
800 when nc above terms not complied " iLh.
to No subscription taken for less than months
t paper discontinued all arrearages paid
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11

Tar in North ProrMeHce.-Th tax assessed
in North Providence is tren'y-t,oo cents on a
dollar, not serenity cents
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11
Charles ". willard,

Dealers IN Stoves and Hardware lron Ware Manuflctu-
II tin and copper ware Sc Southport Wisconsin
Street
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11

Mr. Morris, Of Oak Grove, while quarrying
stone a short time since, picked up piece Of
native copper, weighing two and a half pounds.
lie las repeatedly found it in small parcels, bat
never before in amass.--Sfate Reg.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11
e.. BAN,

De,cr i'll SaIdlcry Hardware and Harness Trunk Al
Saddle NanuIactury. n5l
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11

A householder at Stamford, CT, in filing M
his census schedule, under the column headed
where born described one of his children as
born in the Iarlor, and the other up stairs
An lrishman lost his hat in well andwas let
in bucket to recover il, the well being'extreme-
~ deep, his courage failed him before he reach
ed the water. In vain did he call to those above
him; they lent deaf ear TO all he said, till at
last quite in despair, he beloved out:-By ST.
Patrick, if you don't draw me up, sure, III cu
the rOpe"
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11
J. IL. SzaAIfPSTEVN,


rs. LOWELL,
Attorney, Counsellor and solicitor SorrHronr
The literary echo. (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1851, 1851-05-15
Il MYSTERIOUS Knockings,"
ny ELIZABETH A. CHESTER,

Knocks, knocks, knocks, one, two, three
Knocks grow thick on every tree;
knocks are on the blockhcads nod,tle-
Th, brainless dream Of knocking troubles.
The DAYS of miracles, it is said, are past.
Il may be SO, but surely We are at the
verv noon-day of marvels. Idle girls,
"misses in their teens" and rattle head
cd school-boys, by an occasional thump,
cause the oldest eyes to stare, and maiden
ladies to fancy that the end is just at hand,
either of the world or-of their days OF
naidenhood The curious, the inquis.-
tive, the slothful and the speculative-all
who delight in something new, strange or
neutrality-suspicious. of itching ears Or
busy imaginations-thoso desirous of see
ing whatever is novel, and those who love
to draw the curtain and peep behind the
scenes of the unseen world-all, all
save the fortunate few who are blessed
with brains, arc agog to know what 1t car
mean.
Newspaper scribblers, those whose vani
ty is inflated by seeing their names o.
thoughts in print, suddenly discover them
selves becoming persons of most amazing
importance. Column after column i
printed for the qualification of the gapin!
crowd, who still read, surmisc and cxclain
with as great wondcrment as if gazing int
the very witch's cauldron, where
bubble, bubble, toll and trOuble;'
Por-Blockheads stare and numbsculls scribblC
One would suppose from the presen