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Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-11-09
Secretary Of state.

Late accounts from Washington state that
Edward Everett has been appointed Secre.
tary of State, and has accepted the appoint.
ment. Mr.. Everett is one of the Obles,
statesman in the country. Massachusetts
is still represented in The cabinet.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-11-09

or Three negroes made their escape
from Mason county, Va, week or TWO ago,
and have no, been heard Of since. Two
belonged to the esta,e of G. w. Sribling,
deceased, and one was the property Of Mrs.
Joseph Machir.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-11-09
ComppoM,sr New York noner en-,

A ComPRoMIsE.--A New York paper says
that the late Robert G. Sands sued for dam.
ages in case of breach ofpromise Of mar
riage. He was offered TWO hundred dollars
10 heal his broken heart. 1.-Two hundredl'
he exclaimed. two hundred dollars for ruin.
ed hopes, blasted life! Two hundred dollars
for all thisl No. never! Make il three
and lis Gbdrgainr
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-11-09
Proclamation
BY REUBEN WOOD, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE
OF OHIO.

BY REUBEN WOOD, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE
OF OHIO.
Whereas, The General Assembly Of Ohio,
on the Sd day Of May, A. D. 1859, adopted
a resolution, directing the Governor 10 cor
respond with the Executive of the other
members of the Confederacy, with the view
10 produce uniformity, and requesting him
10 designate day, during the current year,
as day Of Thanksgiving and Prayer;
Now, therefore, |, REUBEN Wood, Gov.
ernor Of the Stale of Ohio, in obedience tc
said resolution, do, by those presents. sci
apart the last Thursday Of November neat
being the 25Ih day Of said month, TO be OBJ
served as day Of Thanksgiving and Prayer
throughou, this State.
On said day, is most earnestly recon-.
mended 10 the good people OF Ohio, iha
they refrain from all unnecessary labor, ant
from every employment inconsistent with
The humility, duty and obligation which they
owe TO their CREATOR; that they assemble in
their usual places Of worship, and with pure
hearts and sincerity Of purpose, give thanks
10 Almighty God for the fullness Of his
Graceand The many manifestations Of his
Providence TO US, as favored Nation, Stale
and People; that in His own wise dispensa'
lions, Civil and Religious Liberty is enjoy
ed, peace and security reign, aud health
abundance and prosperity prevail throughout
the land. t
Given under my hand and the Grea, Seal o.
the State Of Ohio, a, Columbus, ihi!
18th day Of October, in the year Of oul
Lord eighteen hundred and f(iy.wo
and in the Seventy. Seventh year of ,h'
Independence Of the United States.
ag $50 REUBEN WOOD.
By the Governor; 6
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-11-09
By the Governor; &
VIM. TREvIrT, Secretary Of State. e

Elder Knapp, minister Of the Baptist
Church, extensively known as an eccentric
and eloquen. divine, is expected 10 be in
GAINESVILLE ABOUT the 20lh Of November
insI,, for the purpose oCholdineo pro.rac,ed
meeting in the Murke, street Baplis, Church.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-11-09

DR.. Daniel Drake, an old and eminent
ply sician Of Cincinnati, died, at his resi-
dence, on Friday evening last, Of congestion
OF the brain. .'.,...
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-11-09
Report of Committee ON Crops of
the Meigs County Agricultural So

ciety. "a
The Committee on Crops for the year 1852,
met at the Rock Spring Hotel, on the 30th day of
October, 1852, and awarded Premiums to the fol-
lowing person on crops;
Best acre of Wheat, S04 bushels, to Abner
Stout $500
Best acre of Oats, So bushels and % lbs, to
Abner Stout 800
Best acre of Grass, 8 tons; 1461 lbs, to Alb
ner Stout, 200
Best acre of Potatoes, At bushels, to Alb
ner Stout, III -.s-..,... 200
Best acre Sweet Potatoes, 4Si bushels, to
Abner Stout, 200
]. M. GILMORE, Rec. sec'y.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-11-09
Ofmcial,Abstract

Of votes poled in Megs county, Ohio, on the
I'd day of November, 1852, for President of the
limited States: .-'- 's
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-11-09
Austria and tine NTOney-Lenaers fOI

The New York Tribune publishes the fol.
lowing circular, which was duly semitic The
Democratic" ~ mugnaies Of New York
City. Ii speaks for itself;
"NEw YoRK, ed OcIober, 852
"SIR:, You are specially invited 10 meet
with us on Tuesday. the 5h inst. a. y
o'clock, P, NJ, at the S,uyvesanl Institute,
(second story, back room,) Broadway, op-
posiie Bond street, for the purpose Of doyis'
ing measures TO insure The election Of Gen.
Franklin Pierce and William R. King 10 the
Presidency and Vice Presidency Of the Uni
led States. AUGUST BELMONT"
and others.
Who is this Mr.. Belmont?
He is The acting Charge d'A6aires Of
Austria, and the agent Of The Ruthschilds
in The United States. He is The successor
Of the Chevelier Hulsemann, whom Daniel
'W ebs,sr annihilated, for his insulting inter-
ference in The Kossu,h movement-the rep.
reseniative of Austrian deSpo,ism, who was
highly offended with our government, fol
allowing privu.e citizens TO express ,heil
sympathy for the oppressed Of other nations
He Is the tool of the Francis Josephs anc
the Haynaus Of Europe. More than this
he is the accredited agent Of those Jewisf
usurers--,he Ro,hschilds-who govern ma
lions by their money, and ia.tcn on,he usu
ry. And yet we find this man "cheek.by
jowl' with The leading Democrats God saw
the markN of New York CiIy-using til
money Of his masters, 10 create Presider
for The "ignorani and simple-minded'" Amer
lean poopel
i For months before tho election, undeni'
ble proof was given that the Tory press ,
Her Bri,nnnic Mnjesty's dominions strong
favored the election Of Pierce II was dc
MED, and called Wing lie al first, uni
found useless. AT last speaker was ir
ported who had sufficient bodness TO a
knowledge lis truth, and sufficient sophisl
and eloquence 10 make The party believe
to be all righ, and usry Democratic. "
recommend similar course in regard
this Belmont letter. Deny ii-callit VIII
' lie, until tho people want some better e
r PLANTATION; then impor, another orator 10 a
). knowledge it, and prove it Democratic.
As an evidence Of the success Of Il
O Aus.rian's money in controlling Americ
votes, we refer to the 10000 majority
d Pierce in New York City, where this Ha
J nau man was operating
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-05
PASSAGE To PORTS,

~T- Pa SSAGE TO PORTS.
-ss.sFz 49, MOUTH AND NORFOLK.--Ch
of Hours.-The swift and comfortable steamboat
CURTIS PECK, Captain John Davis. will on and
after hs day, leave the wharf at RocEeits every Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday mornings at CT O'Clock
precisely. Returning, the Curtis Peck will leave
Norfolk every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the
same hour.
Passage TO Cokes g. Grove Wharves. 81 so
Do TO Portsmouth aud Norfolk. ....2 90
children under IL years OF age. half price
Servants TO any point above the Grove wharf. Il co
through. Il so
ncals- so cts. each
oc HASKINS & LIBBY.
sssx--z-y7Trs7a a N Il OPEN 1sf8ts--z--.
- ON LYNCHBURG zsessss
Through TO Lynchburg in 81 hours, fare. az 90
Do TO Lexington in Two days, fare < On
10 to Buchanan in two days, fare IN
Our packet boats leave Richmond for Tvnchbrs
daily as usual at NJ Sundays excepted and ayrins
there in 80 hours .S r-' " "i'Fo
Passengers by tho Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sat-
urdaYs boats, connect in Lyncburo with The hoots e.
buchanan. and arrive. at NJ, and with The s,,aa
ne at North River, and arrive in Lexington nj !, n
ne traveller cannow with economy and oo,,for,
Virginia. 0 i'ioo"'aius OF
the view at Balcony Falls, where the lanes P;ro.
passes through the Blue Ridge is in iiself sufficient
nduceipent foi passengers to take this line and Tho
whole route above Lynchhurg, at every bend Of tho
James presents combination Of river and n,ourfain
scenery unsurpassed in any country
ne distance from the North River to the Natnrs,
Bridge is only six miles, "'
Returning, leave Buchanan at 6 A NJ, and Lexioo.
arrive in Lynchburg at5PM. "'"' anu
Below see card of intermediate distances between
Richmond and Lynchbufg, for fare and honrs If sr
rival. "o''' VI az
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-05

ID OBERT McNANEE. MAKER OF SUR
EA, GICAL AND DENTAL INSTRUMENTS,
asks the attention OF Physicians and Dentists to his
stock which will be found to comprise all kinds Of
Dental and Surgical instruments, Trusses, Cutlery &C.
He Likewise TO order and repairs all descriptions
of Instruments. Thankful for the liberal patronage he
has already received he to be able to merit con-
inuance OF H. by increased business facilities and de-
termination TO give entire satisfaction to his patrons
MAIN STREET. opposite American Hotel
EUkChA.ie. lADD 4 Co., DkJ GUST
=, "a DEALERS IN PAINTS, OILS, DYES
WINDOW GLASS, &c. offer for sale at low prices
for cash, the usual credit to punctua dealers
large and well selected stock, embracing the following
in part
$500 lbs best Nader
1000 lbs superior Indigo
50 kegs super Carb Soda
IS lbs Blus Mass
so lbs Hydriodate Potass
IS bbls Logwood
$500 lbs Extract Logwood
Is bbs Spts. Turpentine
30 boxes varegated Soap
500 do refined Borax
3 bbls refined Camphor
100 groce friction Matches
so boxes ground Pepper, Allspice, Ginger
10 bbs No. j Castor Oil
90 boxes Pearl Starch
$50 baskets Sweet Oil
300 No. Nutmegs
200 ounces Sulph. Quiniue
600 boxes Window Glass, French and
American
400 kegs White Lead, dry and in oil
80 bbs Blake's Fire Proof Paint
And the usual assortment of Patent Medicines Fam
cy Articles, &c. &c.
PURCELL, LADD g. CO., Druggists,
fe % 80 Main st., corner 18th.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-05
sESN ED FLOORENG.

EAR. j. $. ROSES N ERVOJTS CORDIAL.
q a great medical discovery for all nervous condi
sions OF the system-This preparation believed be
che only compound which reaches the nervous fluid
sracuously nervous headache, tic doioreax, pain
the face neuralgia numbness, twtchngs of the face
muscles. Persons using this wonderful preparation,
surprised at It's beneficial effects The most voent ner-
vous hradeohe is frequently cured in taking one Dose
Thovasais testify to its peculiar properties in al
laying al pains arising from nervous OF the sys
tern by sae use of one bottle. Price only so cents.-
Sold BY K r. DUVAL,
" Is Under the American Hotel
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-05
b 81 81 :
3 D IOHMOND AND DANYfLLE HAII

% s. e 49,:
p iOHMOND AND DANVfLLE RAIL
| ia ROAD-CHANGE OF HOURS.-On and
after TUESDAY, December 3d. 1856 i, a regular pas
senger tram will run between Richmond and letters
vile, connecting at JeiersviIIe with FIagg g. Co.'S
line OF Stages for Burkeville Farmvie, Lynchburg
! HALIFAX Court House, Danvle and Milton. The
uan VIII sep Tor passengers only at the following
Coal Field, Tomahawk, Powhaton, Appomauox Ri
yer. SCOTS Shop. and Amelia Court House
Leave ,v klchmond three times week, viz: Tuesday
thursday ana Saturdays al. g A. M.
Returning leave Jeersville 80 A. M.
Children over 8, and not IL years OF age, hall
price 10 sny points except the two first named. Ser
wants travelling by themselves must be furnished with
two passes, SO that be retained in the Office;
and must be expressly stated the pass that they
are peTmnted to go on the cars. freight train will
leave Richmond every Wednesday. Parties forward
ing goods must have them on the groundthe previous
evening.
N B.-The Stage leaves Jeessviile every Tuesday
THURSDAY and Saturday, at H. A. M, and returning,
meets the the point every Tuesday, Thurs
day and Saturday.
For seats in the Stage to Lynchbnrg and intermedi-
ate points, apply TO the Agent at the Danvie Depot
kchmond. 10 ensure seats, persons must be a the
office and have their names entered twenty minutes
before the cars leave.
Passengers not providing themselves with tickets
and neelectng TO have their uames entered on the
way-bi, will be considered as way passengers and
charged an increased rate Of fare.
de lists JOHN Fl. OSBORNE, sup't.
RICHMOND AND PET ERSBURG RAIL
ROAD COMPANY.
81 90 ED -
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.
& IN and after Thursday, The lst of January, 1852
" the trains will as follows, viz:
MAIL TRAIN.
Leaves Richmond daily, at. ....... 81 o'clock P M
RECOMMENDATION TRAIN RAJ 10 "A !"
Leaves Richmond Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays at..................... A. M.
Leaves Petersburg, same days, at. 81 P. M
rare, when tickets are procured at the Office 81 90
Children over 3, and not IL years Of age SER
wants aud coeured persons-when tickets are pro-
cured at the oflce-half price.
NORFOLK TRAIN.
Leaves Richmond on Mondays, Wednesdays
ana fridays, at.... ...6f Am.
For Port Wahail, where it connects with the steam
boat Augusta, Capt. VIM. c. Smith, Tor Norfolk,
Portsmouth, and the Intermediate places.
Fare 10 Norfolk or Portsmouth. ......S2 90
thcnlo edCH.'.. 81
Servants travelling by themselves must be furnished
with two passes so that can be retained at the tick
ct office land must be expressly stated on the pass
that they are permitted to go on the cars or boat as
the case may be.
THOS. DODAMEAD,
Superintendent transportation
Office R. and P. R. R. Co. ia 6
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-05

Toe ERCHANfS and others will find RAN.
lsA DOLPHS Counting House Calendar for 1912
very useful article. Ii s published annually by w
RANDOLPH, and given wlhou, charge 10 all who
viii SIND loTlt. JAG
spAnA FRESH COCOA NUTS. daily
eBASNyO expected, for sale by
de IS WILLIAMS & BRO.
fsLOTRs, ELOTHs.-I have s.iII on 6aod
- large 10, OF low priced black Cloths, which "
BE sold at great bargains.
Also. some large plaid super French Cassimereg.
10 priced black Cassmeres, &c.
G CHENERY,
Opposite Depot
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-05
Hg.6H6A9H s ST.. W WA

5000 s Sit of w Wine ID. oak s3s
wanted, between the Junction and Gordonsville, one
fourth the st day Of April. June, August aud Oc-
tober, 1852, eight feet long, with hewn face on
parallel Sides not less than eight inches wide be
cot less than six than eight inches thick
They be barked and piled close 10 the track of
the railroad al grade points.
Sealed bids will be received at the Junction until
the 18th day OF January next addressed to the under
signed and endorsed, Proposals for cross ties.
Bidders are requested to the points on he road
where they will deliver, and also what amount OF
their bids will be received in the bonds of the Compa-
ny payabein five years.
E. FONTAINE,
President
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-05
lst October, 1851.

ny III. SkINKER, No. IS Pearl street. offer
He tor sale
100 hhds New Orleans and West India Sugars
leo packages Loaf, Crushed and Powdered Sugars
so bbls Clarified do
lee hhds and tierces West India Molasses
$50 bags Coffee
100 packages Black and Green Teas
SO kegs Nails
500 bags Shot
800 boxes Adamantine and Tallow Candies
ses do Brown and Fancy Soaps
$50 Nova Scotia Grndstones
Lore sides good and damaged Sole Leather
1860 lbs coarse and fine Shoe Thread
50 quarter and eighth casks Madeira, Sherry and
re- Port Wines
= IS halt and quarter pipes french Brandy part very
~ snEeEior
sEio9 balls old Rye Whiskey various brands
100 tons English, American and Swedes Iron com-
pricing full assortment Of bars, hoops, baud
rod and sheet iron
70 tons American Blistered and Cast Steel
I'D hoEes Tin Plates, different sizes
rleck Tine, Wire, Copper, Zinc, Lead, &c.
AL99-Cotion Yarns, Cotton Batting, Irvine,
WIGS, Red Cords, Leading Lines, Pepper, Ginger,
EGtEess, Mace, Pimentn, Gloves, Copperas, Alum,
stsseh, Cigars, Backing, Painted Buckets, WOODWARD
EsessuEer, sasins, Almonds, Tanners Oil, Mackerel
ffszEnss, esegar. Mustard, Pepper, Chocolate, Rice
E.sf, q Ices, Tar, Brazil Sugar, &c %
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-05

EAARBY'S UNIVERSAL GAZETTEER
~ Dictionary Geographical, Historical and Sta
tlslieal of the various Kingdoms. States Provinces
Cities. Towns, Ports, Harbsrs. Rivers Lakes. Seas,
Mountains, &c, in the World. Articles relating to
the United States have been very largely extended,
embracing every county, with the elements OF their
population arranged in tsbles from the Census Of 1870
by VIM Darby, Alb edition, with an appendix compri-
SIN many more tswns, &c. than any former edition;
ioi2 evo pages, bound in mnsl n, price only 81 SO,
as w RANDOLPH
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-05

Fasssngefs for Stanton, By this route leave Rich
arrive in Scottsyille day, at 10, and in Stanton
at 9 P M - S''o"'oh
Passengers for Cumberland c. H. and Farmvili.
at y next A M, and Farmville by III A M. -
g. Packages or extra baggage to be sent by Boats or
Stages, must go at the risk of the owners or we will
not forward them. '. We "N'
no23 BOYD EDMOND a. nAuENnanm
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-05

UAISSOLUTION.-The partnership existing
- between the Subscribers, under the firm and style
OF MORRIS & BROTHERS. dissolved by mutual
consent. The business OF the firm will be closed by
A. MORRIS, who has purchased the interest of the
Junior partner and is authorized 10 use its name in Ii
quotations. A. MORRIS,
= w. L. BAKER.
lst October, 1851. oc4
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-05

* GORGE j. SUMNER, No s, FIFrEENTH
Va ST., Importer and dealer in QUEENSWARE,
CHINA AND GLASS, wonld call the attention
Of Country Merchants 10 ass extensive stock of
QUEENSWARE, CHINA aud GLASS ofthe
shapes and patterns. His stock is large and the va
xety great be found in the city, and will be sold
low prices any where, either North South.
He respectfully soicis call Special attention paid to
packing. NH l3l
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-05

EEENTISTRY.-TH Ii. EDMUNDS
~ Dentist has removed to his new suite of rooms,
second door above Mr.. Boshers Hall on the same side
Persons wishing his services can procure them in all
the branches of the profession. ia Is
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-05
vavo PHYsICIANs.-Fuid Medici0,, E,,r,,,.

HSo PHfsiCIANs.-Flsi Medicinal Extract,
n prepared by PURCELL, LADD a. ca
Fluid Extract Of Sarsaparilla, officinal
aodlde OF sarsaparla containing the virtues OF oul
BILE and popular compounds
Fluid Extract Of Buchu
" Wild Carrot and iva Ursi
" Pareira Bravo
Spigeia
Rhubarb
" IS VaIeriap. &c. &c.
these extracts combine in an eligible FORM al the
valuable medical properties of the Drugs which they
represent, to the exclusion of their inert and useless
constituents and have met with approval from Physi
Grams mere and in other sections of the State during
some years past, in which we have been preparing
them.
PURCELL, LADD CO., Apoihecaries,
10 20 80 Main ST., corner 18th.
ID UNDEEY, NORVELL q Jon as, GROs
ME GERS AND COMMISSION RCHANTS.
No. IA PEARL STREET, offer Tor sale low for cash, or
to punciual customers
265 bags Rio and Laguira Coffee.
ITO do old Java aud Mocha do.
Al hhds P. r. and New Oreans Sugar
is hhds St. Crox Sugar,
IS hhds Cuba and Porto Rico Molasses,
So bbIs New Orleans Molasses.
Is tierces Stewards Syrup Moasses,
l25 bbs Clarified and GRADUATED Sugar,
IS boxes Tallow Candles,
63 boxes Sperm and Adamantine Candles,
SIS do Soap,
30 demiohns superior Brandy, Win. 1909
half pipes Jamaica Spirits,
% quarter casks superior Port, Sherry and Ma
dera Wine
A bbls Apple Brandy,
90 barrels old Whskey, 1s45,
Us do Gibson's and other brands,
IS bbls and half bbls Mackerel,
IS do No. Shad,
60 kits Salmon and Mackere,
300 kegs Nails,
1850 lbs sole Leather
80 dozen painted Buckets,
IS bbls No. and 2 Herrngs
$50 bags Shot,
chests superior Tea, =
40 half do. do
500 reams Wrapping Paper,
IS 600 Principe and Havana Segars
- boxes Maccaroni
Powder. Lead, Iron, Steel, Window lass, Bed-cords
Plough Lines, Irvine, bale Cotton, cap and letter Pa
per, shoe Thread Ginger, Spce Pepper chewing To-
bacco smoking Tobacco, Starch, &C.. &c. aug
81 tMON BONAyITA, CONFECTIONERY
NJ AND FRUIT DEALER, wHoLEfALE AND RE-
II UIoin ,Lo
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-05

TNiRE.PROOF 5 A s.-We are receiving
a another SIMPLY of the real SALAMAN DER
FIRE-PROOF SAFES, which have been tested ant
Those who have valuable books and papers had bet
YER look to it, and be prepared ia of fire. We have
safe store that stood the great FIRE in N. York,
and saved large amount OF money and the books OF
MessFs. Woolsey & Woolsey.
au 80 FRY g. MeCANDLISH, Ag'ts.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-05

SHOULDER BKACES.-A new style of
- Shoulder Braces for gentlemen, possessing adyan
tages OF strength and durability, and may be worn
with more comfort than others in use
Also. Marsh's Shoulder Braces for ladies and chill
dren. The benefit to be derived from these supports is
now generally admitted. Fersale by
PURCELL, LADD & CO.,
ID IL nrruoists Mainst
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-03-04

dignity with my remembrance Of the girl
Jane was nearly as mature, and when "Nr.
White" should appropriate Bette, as was
inclined to believe he would from divers hints
that had been trasmitted me, Jenny would
no doubt be ready to supply her place. Su-
san was much grown too, being over four.
teen. was vain of the beauty of my sisters,
their goodness and intelligence as delineated
in their pleasing expressions. White, too
wild Dick that was--Gho was seated behind
Bette, was finely proportioned, magnificent
fellow, of military aspect, who looked guilt
less of any knowledge of rabbits and opos-
sums, his quondam quarry. More than once
fancied that perceived their regards fall
upon me, and WINGED for fear they should
detect me too soon3 but my fears were vain,
mere fancies for of all there assembled, nv
sisters, my parents, and even Dick White
seemed most affected by the sermon of Mr..
Blackburn. marveled greatly at this.
| asked myself, where is my fayorite cous-
in, pretty Mulberry, dear Berry! l sought
for her continually, but with out success
And here the meeting did come to close.
bOSFGEdl ulUbcu dbO lHCll L was GiId-
bled to command an entire view of the par
lor.
Near the window, the sunshine resting on
it, lay-G coffin!
They who moved forward, did so to adjust
the lid. Mr. Blackburn had been preaching
funeral-he described no ideal, but real
life, terminating here-and that new-dug
graye-Oh, God
AS sprang forward, my parents and sis
ters were bending in tears over the calm.
beautiful face Of the dead, not yet excluded
from the light. They did not hear my e1-
clamation, though the congregation was as
tonished
If she could have only seen brother WILL
said Bette IS 1t was heStroubling desire, and
his name was her last word"
| joined the mourning group looked
upon the wan, wan face, with its marble
smile of innocence and holy love. Pressing
my lips to the waxen cheek, | sobbed-
Berry, Berry-alas, dear Berry"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-03-04

An old joker. who was never known
to yield the palm to any antagonist in
reeling q knotty yarn, was put to his
trumps, at hearing a traveller state, that
he once saw brick house placed upon
runners, and drawn up hill to more
favorable location some half mile dist
ant.
what do you think of that, Uncle
Ithiel 2 said the bystanders.
'Oh, fudgeP said the old man, I once
saw tWo-story stone house down east,
drawn by oxen, three miles A dead
silence ensued-the old man evidently
had the worst end oft, and he saw it
Gathering all his energies, he bit off a
huge piece of pigtail, by way of gaining
times for thought: They drawed the
stone-house,' said the old man, (ejecting
a quantity of tobacco juice towards the
fire place. 'but that warn't the worst Of
the job (; arter they'd dun that, they
went back and dra,ced the cellcr.'
The stranger cayed in.