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THE subscribers have on hand, and intend
i to add to their Stock, desirable styles Of
Cook and Parlor Stoves, all Of which they
will sell at low prices. They have facilities
for getting at very short notice, most Of the
desii able styles Of Stoves. Those in want Of
Stoves will find it for their advantage to call
on us before purchasing.
s. & d. SMITH.
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HOSIERY.
SIIAWLS.

Plain and Printed Cashmeres, Wool Plaid
and plain Shawls, Grape, Silk and black
rhihas Shauls
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OVER COATS.

Black, Brown, Olive, and Blue Cloths,
Heavy Beaver, Pilot and drab Petersham,
Heavy Pilot, Beavers and Cloth Opera Coat,
Ree6ng Jackets of every Style in use.
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THE subscriber would respectfully inform
the citizens of Stonington and neighboring
towns, that he keeps constantly on hand q
large assortment Of American and Italian
Marble, for Tomb. Tabletss Monuments, and
Grave stones, made toorder, IN every shape
and form, at his Marble Yards in Stonington
Borough, and at Westerly, at the west end
of the Bridge, in s. p Stillman's Carriage
Factory, where he has lately established a
yard; at which places he offers anything in
the marble line for sale as low as can be
purchased in the New England states. Those
in want of the above articles, will do well to
call and examine for themselves before pur-
chasing elsewhere.
All orders, either by letter or otherwise,
promptly attended to and faithfully execut-
ed A share of the public patronage is re-
spectfully solicited.
Particular attention paid to the setting of
Monuments, Tombs, Tables and Grave stones,
sold from either of his Yards.
ORRIN DOTY,
Stonington, March 8, 1852. 1y50
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ALSO,

A large assortment Of Piece goods, and
Tailor's Trimmings. such as French, Ger
man, English, and American Broadcloth. Of
all hues, shades, colors. and qualities; plain
black, and fancy English and French Cassi.
meres Of new and fashionable styles black
and fancy vestings Of every description,
which will be sold by the yard, or made up
to order to suit Purchasers, in the best man.
uer, and warranted to give entire satisfac-
ton or no sale. He keeps constantly on
hand every thing that can be called for,
that Is usually kept in Ready Made Cloth
ing Store. Persons in want Of any kind of
Clothing are Particularly invited to call and
examine his Stock before purchasing else
where, as he is sure he can 6t them TO an
I" exact nicety," as to price and quality.
E. M. DUNN.
Westerly, September IA, 1852. 77a
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SHIRTS.

Linen Shirts with imported Bosoms, fancy
Prints Check Hickory and HAMILTON Stripes,
Red and White Flannels, Cotton Flannels,
Wool and Silk Undershirts, &c.
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VESTS.

Cassimeres, Broadcloth, Satin, Velvets
Velencias, Highland Plaids, Mohair, Meri'
nos, Italian Cloth, Satinetts Marseilles, &c
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COATS.

Frock, Dress, Polka, and Sacks in Eng.
lish, German, and French Cloths ,Cassimeres
Tweed Jeans, Satinetts, &C.
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NEW FALL
WIN II e il G. OOD 8 I.

WIN T e II G 90 ID 8 !.
THE subscribers are receiving new and
i desirable goods adapted to the Fall and
Winter trade, which are bought for cash,
and offered for cash or approved credit, at
low prices.
Dress Goods Department!
Comprising plain, Figured and watered
Black Silks, black and colored Turc Satin,
figured and plain changable light Silks,
Black Sinchew, colored Florence Silks, Wat
cred Poplins, various colors, fine wool French
de LANES plain colors, fine French
Merinos, Coburgs, Paramettas, Alpaccas
De LANES, q variety Of styles, Striped,
Check and plain Cambrics and Muslins,
plain and figured Swiss muslins and Lawns,
Prints, Ginghams, &c. &c
DRESS TRIM MINGS.
A fine assortment Of Velvet Ribbons,
Gimps, Lace Gimps, Fringes, Laces, Braids,
Quilted Ribbons, Buttons, &c.
LACES, EMBROIDERIES, sc.
Plain and figured Wide laces variety of
styles, fine Thread Laces hand wrought,
Wove Thread laces, Smyrna Laces, Lisle
Thread Laces, Muslin and Cambria wrought
Edgings and Insertion, Wrought Muslin
Collars, Cuffs, Under Handkerchiefs and
Sleeves, wrought lace Wells from SO cts.
to SO. Wrought and Tambosrd Curtain
Muslins, and Cotton Fringes.
LOVES.
Ladies' Kid, Silk, Lisle Thread and cotton
Gloves. long and short black lace mitts.
Gents Black Kid, Buckskin, Worsted, Silk
and Cotton Gloves.
HOSIERY.
Ladies' Wool, worsted, Silk, Cotton and
Embroidered Hose, Mem W ool and Cotton
Hose and half Hose.
Also q large Stock Of the best quality Of
Woolen Yarn, 8 and 4 threaded, great va
riety Of colors, White, Mixed and Drab
Knitting Cotton, best quality.
TABLE LINEN, DIAPERS &c.
A large assortment Of linen, Cotton and
woolen Embossed Table Covers, Wide cotton,
bleached and unbleached Linen Table cover
ing. Scotch and other Diapers, hEe Birdseye
Diapers.
SHAWLS.
Plain and Printed Cashmeres, Wool Plaid
and plain Shswls, Grape, Silk and black
Thibet Shawls.
HANDKERCHIEFS.
Ladies' and Gents Silk, Linen and Cotton
Handkerchiefs. in great variety.
MOREENES, SERGES, &c.
Black, White and Drab Moreenes. Black
Silk and Alpaca Serges, Plaid and figured
Innings, q variety Of Styles.
Wide Black Silk Velvet for ladies mantil-
las. Zephyr worsted, Canvass, worsted
Needles, Saddler's Silk, Embroidery Braids,
&c &c.
A large Stock Of ladies' Caters, Polkas,
Shoes, Slippers, &C., Gents Boots, Shoes, &C.
CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, &c.
R.waish, French. German and American
Cloths, Black Doe skin and Cassimeres, fan.
cy Cassimeres, Satinetts, Kentucky Jenns,
Cashmerette, &C. Vestings, fine assort-
ment, all kinds of Tailors Trimmings.
Coats, Pants. and Vests made to order,
and warranted to fit.
FLANNELS.
White, Yellow, Red and Green Flannels.
Domestic Goods Of all kinds.
Carpets, Druggetts, Floor Oil Carpets,
Mats, Rugs, &c. Also, good assortment OF
Geese Feathers,
Paper Hangings, Win.
dow Curtain Papers. &C. &c.
Choice Teas, Sugars. Spices, Raisins' &c;
Adamantiue, Candles, Soaps, Starch, and
the best quality Of prepared Indigo, for
bluing, &c. &.
A L 8 o,
A variety Of Crockery and Glass Ware.
which We will sell very cheap.
79tf s. & ID. SMITH.
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Ready.made Clothing,
At the old stand Of the Rhode Islsdn
- Clothing Store, No. 2, ,Parkerson-square.
11e Subscribers, have just received large
~ desirable stock of the latest styles Of
spring Clothing and Of the latest patterns,
in part Of the following:
Dress and frock Goats, Sack Coats Of every
cdlor and quality; also, Vests, the largest
assortment and variety ever before brought
into this market; pants, Of every color,
quality, and style; all of which>we will sell
ss cheap rs they can be hsd at any other
place.
We would also say that our stock Of g ents'
Furnishing Goods have Just been replenish.
cd, and that we have the largest and most
desirable stock in this department ever
brought into this place. They have been
bought at the lowest cash prices, and we
will sell them as cheap as they can be bought
anywhere, in this or any other place.
!! All those in want Of Ready made Clothing
or Furnishing Goods, please give us call
before purchasing elsewhere, and examine
our stock, and we are sure you will buy.
w& PARKERSON
Westerly, April 10, 1852 56tf
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PANTS.

Broadcloth, Doeskin, Cassamere, fancy
and plain Satinetts, Tweeds, Jeans, Riding
cords, Prince Albert, &c.
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MUSIC STORE.
Piano Portes, Sheet Music,
Musical Instruments,
MUSICAL ME
OF EVERY KIND,
For sale at New York or Boston prices.
A. M. LELAND,
6m 1876 Westminster St., Providence.

Rock Oil and Port Wine Bitters.
THE Subscriber has the exclusive agency
L for the celebrated Rock Oil, with home
references as to its healing qualities. Also.
the famous Port Wine Bitters, which we have
sold extensively and have only one complaint
made of it, and that was their Butchers bill
increased after using only one bottle, as we'll
as their strength. J & P MOVES.
Pawcatuck, Aug. 8, 1852. 720
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Cotton Flannels, Canton, Hickory, Striped
Red and Kersey Wool, Knit. &c; Gurnsey
Denim, Drilled Osuaburgh Frock overalls.
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TO SOUTHERN AND WESTERN
BOOKSELLERS & MERCHANTS.
FALL TRADE, 1864.


Q0OKS and Stationery, at Wholesale. Kig-
- gins \ Keilogxs Publishers, Booksellers
Ststicners and manufacturers of every vpri-
ETY. of Blank Books, 6S John Street, Corner
Gold, New York, invite call from
MERCHANTS AND BOOKsELLERS
to examine the prices and qualities of their
very large stock of Blank Books, Memoran-
dun and Pass Books, embracing every vari-
ty needed. School and Classical Books, of
every kind used in schools and academies,
Library and Miscellaneous Books for Public
Institutions, Schools, Families, and Sunday
Schools.
BIBLES, PRAYER, 4 HYMN BOOKS,
of great variety of sizes, prices and styles Of
binding.
STATIONERY n
of every variety of Foreign and Domestic
manufacture, all of which they pledge them
selves to supply as low as any other house
in the trade,
N. b. Foolscap and Letter paper and
States at mill prices. 65tf
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CHEAP! /!

ORANGES, Lemons, Figs, Dates, and Ma
" laga Raisins, new supply of good quail
tiles for sale ut the Ladies Frncy Goods
Store.
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PAWCATUCK
TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT.

Iso doors socst Of Pasecatack Hotel.
HARVEY G. RICHMOND would respect.
Ill fully inform the inhsbitants Of Pawca.
tuck and vicinity, that he has opened a
Tailoring shop, two doors west Of Pawcatuck
Hotel, where he will wait upon all who will
fsvor him with their patronage. He has on
hand good assortment Of Broadcloths
&c., which he will make up to
order at short notice, and all garments war
rsnted TO fit or no sale.
He keeps constantly on hand Gents fur
nishing goods Of every variety, which he
will sell as low as can be bought in this
vicinity. A share Of public patronage is
solicited.
Pawcatuck, April %, 1852. 67f
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Notice.

Notice.
THE subscriber having just returned from
l. New York with large assor tment Of the
fall style of Hats and Caps; also the fall
style Of block. And with thorough knowl-
edge of the business he is confident in saying
that he can suit every variety Of taste and
fit the most bumpy Uranium. All who may
favor him with a call, cannot but be pleased
with the beauty and style Of his Hats. A
liberal share of patronage is solicited by the
subscriber, under C. Leonard's Hotel.
75tf c. w. MARSTON.
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E G.. BARNES would say to his sub
u. scribers, that they must pay quarterly
in advance, or strictly at the end Of the
quarter, or thir papers will be positively
stopped. oou
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Cholera Medicincs!!

Cholera Medictncs!!
lust Received new supply ofwater Mel
d ons, Nutmeg Melons, Bananas, Pines,
Pears, Apples almost Peaches, they may be
expected soon, oil fresh and nice at No. l
Psrkerson Square.
IgH 2Sth. 700
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VI of Boots and Shoes, which will compare
f1yorably with any in market, and which he
vtll sell at extremely low prices. "Quick
ssles and small profits" is motto to which
~ intends to adhere in his trade. 66H
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OIL CLOTHING.

Black and Yellow, in oil the cuts in use
covered Hats. Water proof Sou -wosters, &c.
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Boots and Shoes

CHEAPER than can be bought at any
" other store in this place. Ladies and
Gentlemen, please call and examine.
6Otf G. G. WELLS.
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Fruit.

DECEIvING daily supply Of Cherries,
IL Pine Apples, Oranges, Lemons, Figs,
Dates, SC, for sale at liberal prices, at the
ladies' fancy goods Store, High.st. 67w
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LARGE STOCK OF WINTER
BOOTS Il SHOES.

Fine Calf, Sswed and Pegged, Double
Kipp, do, Cow hide. High water, do, Boys
and Youths, fron little Boy, to large
Man, for snail amount Of money.
ParticulAr attention is paid to
nAVSsA vAUITUISs sCI.OTUUUN6s
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Rocks! Rocks!

TWENTY rods west Of Pawcatuck Bridge.
i Books, Stationery, and Fancy Goo is
can be found at the lowest cash prices.
Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully in
yited to call and examine for themselves.
SONS o sTILLMAN
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DOCTOR Arnold's Balsam. cure for
IL Dsyentcry or Diarrbea. For sale by
&C. II. DENlS0N.
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T IVES of The Presidents of the United
IL States with Biographical Notices of the
Signers of the Declaration of Independence,
embellished with Portrait Of the Presidents,
and forty five engravings, for sale by
CHAMPLIN & BABCOCK.
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Groceries.
School Rocks.

NTOw is the time TO buy Books at low price
IN A large supply Of School Books, of diff
ferent styles for sale at liberal cash prices
at the Ladies' Fancy Goods store. High-st'
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Groceries.

A NEW and carefully selected stock for
n sale less than can be bought for at any
otAer establishment in this place, at the new
stAye on Main-st. (6O1 g. g. WELLS.
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Summer Arrangement.
The Farorite Steamer
WATER Il IL Y .

w "A - 1/AS SsxkSSsek.E.ss -
WILL leave Westerly, II. l., daily, att o.
w clock, A. NJ, Watch Hill at l-2,
Stonington at 8 l-2, Mystic at 8 l-2, New
London at 10 1-2, and arrive in Norwich
about IL, NJ in time for the N. l.. & Palmer
and N. & Worcester Railroad trains up.
Returning-will leave West side Cen
trail Wharf, Norwich, Mt P. NJ, New Lon
don at 3 IA, Mystic ut IA, and Stoning
ton at 5, for Watch Hill, and arrive in Wes-
terly about 6, p, M.
II. 8. Passengers by the Water Lily from
Norwich at O'Clock, will arrive in New
London in time to take the Tiger Lily back
to N. the same afternoon. Also passengers
by the ~ & Worcester Railroad, due in
Norwich at 20, can take the boat direct for
the above named places, and from the N. L.
& Palmer train, due in Norwich at 40.
FARES.
From Westerly to Watch Hill L stonington, 2oc
Mystic e. Bradford,s Island 81
Z" New London. 81
{" " Norwich, 20
'' Stonington to Mystic. Is
Norwich, so
q Watch Hill to Norwich. I5
Excursion Tickets to go and return same day Wes-
terly to Bradfords Island Soc ditto to New London,
75c ditto to Norwich, 81.
BY this boat persons will have about FIVE
hours in New London and two in Norwich,
and return same day.
For further particulars inquire Of John A.
Robinson, G. Colt, Mason Kinney, Griswold
& Farnham, John G.. Huntington, Norwich
Bacon's Hotel and n. Beckwith, New Lon
don III. &. F. Sheffield, VIM. Wells, Wester-
ly, Il. l.; Steamboat and American Hotels,
Stonington. tiff
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NOw is your time to subscribe for Maya
IN zines and Papers, while am constantly
having them from every part Of the Union.
Please call and examine for yourselves.
5gtf ELISHA G. BARNES.
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z. M. DUNN's COLUMN.

T. NJ " v ~ ~ y W - y AN Av'
The Westerly
READY MADE CLOTHING
EMPORIUM.
THE unAsssigned would invite the atten-
ton Of his friends and the inhabitanss of
this place and vicinity generally, to his i'm
mense and well selected stock Of
Mems Boys and Youths Clothing,
of new and fashionable styles, and which are
manufactured from fine and durable materi-
al, which he will sell at such unprecedented
Low PRICES that no sane man can, or will,
find fault with. One of his greatest objects
has been to combine neatness with durabili-
ty, in all his work. And that he has attain
ed this desideratum, is abundantly evident
from the extensive patronage he has hereto
fore received and is still receiving. He is
willing to let his goods speak for themselves.
The following list embraces but part of his
extensive assortment, "but word to the
wise is sufficient"
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nHARCOAL Psste, for Purifying and PS(
~ scrving the Teeth, for sale by
C. H. DENISON.
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r AIDES Fine Silk Caters, cheaper than
IL the cheapest. Ladies, please call and
see for yourselves. at @. @. WELLS.
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ExTRACTs, Vanilla, Nectarine, &C.. for
Il Aavoring Ice Creams and Jelliee, for sale
by [Bt1 II DENlsON
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DORK, and Beef Hams for sale cheap at
i C6Otf1 G. G. WELLS.
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T IFE of Gen. scorr, in pamphlet form, con-
IL tanning "a spirited engrsvings, can be
had for the insigi6cant sum Of 4 cents, Of
72H e. @. BARNES.
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DOOT BEER.-Brown's celebrated REQ
IL Beer, constantly on hand.
(55tl BURLINGAME & co.
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A variety Of Crockery and Glass Ware.
which We will sell very cheap.
79tf S. & ID. SMITH.
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OTTO ROSE, in gilt Hacons, for sale by
" G. H. DENISON.
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THE subscribers are receiving new and
i desirable goods adapted to the Fall and
Winter trade, which are bought for cash
and offered for cash or approved credit, a
Low prices
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-06
Another Steamboat Accidenf--2O
Lives supposed TO be Lost.
LOUISVILLE, 81 A. \

The steamer Chickasaw and Clifton
came in collision shout 10 o'clock on
Monday night, sinking the Chickdsaw al
most Immediately. The cabin separat-
ed from the hull and floated down. A,
bout $50 tons Of freight on board. A lo-
comotive for the Memphis Railroad.
which served to bring her down instant.
ly. Between 10 and 20 persons are
supposed to be lost. The firemen and
deck passengers being unable to reach
the upper decks, SO rapidly did she sink.
More lives might have been saved but
the Clifton was reported TO be in sink
ing condition, and Immediately ran to-
shore. and was prevented from sinking
by landing a large part of her freight
No blame was attached to the Captains
of either boat. The Clifton struck the
Chickasaw justforward the wheel-house.
About 81 1000 worth of dry goods be-
longing to D. Harrel of Cairo, lost, only
partly insured.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-06
The Farmer.

II does ones heart good to see mer-
ry, round faced farmer. So independ-
ent and yet so free from vanity and pride.
So rich and yet so ineustrious-so pa
rient and perseyeriug in his call, aud YET
so kind, sociable and obliging. There
are thousand noble traits about his
character. He is generally hospitable
-ea, and drink with him, and he won,
set mark on you and swear it out OF
you with double compound interest as
some people know will; you are wei
come. He will do kindness without
expecting return by way OF compensa
.ion-it is not so with every body. Ht
is usually more honest and sincere, les.
disposed 10 deal in low and underhandes
cunning. than many could name. I'll,
gives TO society its best support-its firm
est pillar tha, support. the editice of gov
ernment; he the lord of nature. Lool
at him in his homespun aud grey; laugl
at him if you will, but believe me he cal
laugh back if he pleases.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-06

The opponents of American industry
for such is the name which must be
given to those who are opposed to Civ
ing il that protection and suppor, which
are necessary TO It's full Development
the opponents of America are in the hab-
it of alledging that their policy is favo-
rabie to the farming interests of the coun-
try. If there be any who have been
misled by this specious plea, let them
read the following article from the Bos-
ton Courier, and correct the error:
"We request our national Legislators
to look at the agricultural interest, and
mark how it has suffered under the ope-
ration of the present tariff. The sub
joined table shows the decline in the ex.
portanon of breads,uffs since the tariff
went into effect:
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-06

DoBBs MAKES "A PINT. .'-Dobbs walk
ed into a dry gondery on Court street.,
and began to look around. A double
.jiafed slerk Immediately appeared to
Dobbs-
"Wha, can l do for you. sir?" says he.
'.A good deal," gays Dobbs, "but
bet you WON'T"
'l'll bet wil'," says the knight of the
yards,ick, "if | can"
"Wha,'ll you bet of that" says the
impurturable Dobbs.
"l'll beta fourpence," says the clerk,
with cute nod.
.:I'il go it," says Dobbs. snow trus
me for couple of dollars wulh of yul
stuffs." @ &a
"Los,! by Ned !" says yardsiick.-.
"Well, there's the fouIpence.
rrhank ou-cail again when | wan
TO trade" says Dobbs.
"Do, if you please--wouidn't like e
lose your CUSTOM" says the clerk, "nt
| how"
Polite young man, that-as soon a.
his chin vegetables, provided his dicke,
don't cut his throat, he'll be arter tn
gals! Dobbs thinks. #a.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-06

DoDGIxa THE REspoSsfBILrTy.-"
said Fiery faces, the lawy er, to an unwil-
ling witness, "Sir, do you say, upon
, y our oath, tina, Bimpkins is dishonest
mani" - s#5 S. $3.50 a~r~#asst
II did, say that he was ever accused
of being an honest man, did IL" replied
pipkins.
"Does the Court understand you to
say, Mr.. PipKins, that the plaintiff S
reputation is bad!" inquired the Judge
merely putting The question to keep his
eyes open. a *a
81 didn': say il was good, reckon"
.sSir!" said Fieryiace, .Sir-r! upon
your oath-mind upon your oath--you
say tina, Bimpkins is rogue, a villain
and ,hief?''
"You say so," was Pip's reply.
"ilaven', you said so!''
"Why you've said it, said Pipkins.
"wha,'s the use of my repeatin!'
a"Sir-r," Numbered Fiery faces, the De-
nosthencan thunder of rhumb,own,
"Sir, | charge you upon your OATH
sworn oath, do you or do you not say,
Bimpkins stole things!'
mo sir" was the cautious reply oi
P,pkins, 81 never said Bimklns stole
things, but do say, he's got acay Of
finding things that nobody has tost2"
.Sir!' said Fieryfa "you can re-
tire, and the court adjourned.