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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-12-15

{ r0SSUMPTIOE.-Si Pure Cod Liver
~ Oil. the best and most reliable Cod Liver
Oil yet sold. II has received the commentator
OF the faculty in this city and Philadelphia, and is
very highly approved by all who have used it for
diseases of the Chest and Lungs
1t is prepared daily from selected Livers, with
great care and is In measure free from the dis
gusting taste of some other Cod Liver Oils
BENNETT g. BEERS are constantly receiving
it fresh from Mr. Shines in the CHEST state of per.
lection. de 10
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MY NOVEL, or Varieties in English Life, by
Ill Sir E Buiwer Lytton- price 37xc-jast pub.
lished and for sale by
THOS. H. GRESHAM,
Opposite Broad street Hotel.
Home Scenes and Heart Studies, by Grace Agu-
lar-5O,
The Successful Merchant, by Arthur
Waldo Warren, tale OF circumstantial evidence,
by Bennett-25c
The Adventures of an Aide. De- Camp, by j
Grant, Esq-50c
The Confession of Fitz Doodle, by Thackeray-
Soc
446 Litsell's Living Age--l24c
Knickerbocker for Dec-25c
Minnie Grey, or Who 10 Heir-5oc
Brother Jonathan for Christmas s-12tc
New York Spirit of the Times-12sc
Websser's Life, by Lanman-75c
E New Books by the Quantity, receiving eve
ry Gay.
r. Just call and look around, if you do not
purchase.
H A fine assortment of Vions, Flutes, Guitars
Accordeons, &c &c, always on hand, Cheap for
Cash.
For any and everything in the Book, Magazine,
Newspaper aud cheap Publication business, call or
send to I. II. GRESHAMS,
Opposite Broad street Hotel
Books, &c, mailed free of postage
Remember, "a THoS H.GRESHAMS, E.
de IA l0o1 Broad street.
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CHICAERINC1S DEAC~
Il rIFUL PIANO FoRfES-kecent-
HTKHUly received. four elegant inst,u.
y j y n,enfs from the distinguished Piano
Forte maker, "Chickeriug,' With 81 and octsves
hsautifuiIy finished In rosewood and black walnut
Also, new supplies from the established Eaanutae-
taries of Adam. Stodart & Co., snd John b. Dun
ham, New York-all of whie have their usual tine
tone and elegance OF finish -
T Fair prices allowed y old Pianos IN ex-
change. 0 oe'
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MORE NEW BOOKS, Newspapers

MORE NEW BOOKS, Newspapers,
IS1 &c, just received at
LEWIS L. SMITHS,
Cheap Book and Newspaper Depot,
Opposite American Hotel.
Bulwer's Last My Novel, or Varieties In English
Life. complete in two parts, part first now ready
sac
Regina, or The Countess and the Gamekeeper, a
stirring tale of France, By Peter Quick Roe-price
% cts
Thomas Francis Meagher's Speeches on the
Legislative Independence of ireland, with intro
ductory notes, and an engraving of the autkor-
cloth binding, 81
Zingra, the Gipsey, by Annett Maria Maillar6-
Scots
Walde Warren, a tale of Circunstantal Evi
dence, by Emerson Bennett sQthor OF Viola Prairie
Flower, &c-25c
The Ocean Born, a tale Of the Southern Seas, BY
Stuart Adsir Godman-25e
Flag of our Union, Star epsng.ed Banner, Home
Gazette, Empire City, Yankee Privateer, Uncle
Sam, Carpet Bag, Brother Jonathan, all tor this
week de IA
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AccIDESr.-Mr. John M;chaels, of Peters.
burg, was badly injured on Saturday night
last. 1t appears that he was asleep 10 back
chamber of his dwelling, Immediately in front
OF the Old Street Engine House. He was
aroused by the bell sounding the alarm of FIRE,
at late hour in the mig ht, and rushed into the
front room, and leaped out OF a window which
was hosted, coming to the ground with great
force. 1t seems that he mistook the front win
dow for the door which divided the front room
from the chamber in which he was sleeping,
being only partially awake at the time. One
Of his feet was broken by the fall. and his en-
tire right side from his head to his feet, very
much bruised and injured. 1t is a matter Of
great surprise that he was not instantly killed.
We are pleased to learn, that there is now fair
prospects of his recovery.
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MICRO HIRING FOR ISa3-BY TO.
IN LER & COOKING again oder our services
to our friends and the public, - Aeeats for the
hirias ont of thsir servants for the ensuing year
And for our punctuahty In paying over hires rc-
ceiyed, and our attention TO the servants comm b
ted TO our management. we refer 10 those who have
bsea 90 kind ss - favour a. with their patrocAse
heretofore. To persons residing In the country,
we would remark, that II 10 Important that We
should 90 informed =, early a. practicable Of ths
intended TO BE- sent In, that We may be the better
enable TO secure good homss and good prices for
them.
We viii also secure homes for white servants,
upon reasonable terms. ToLER = COOK.
40 " General Assals.
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T AND FOR SALE.-We have for sale the
Il following LANDS, to which we respectfully cali
the attention of those wishing TO purchase viz:
1877 acres. improved on James River. Backing
ham county
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NkNERAL AGENCY-A CARD.-The
VI undersigned, for the last eight years employed
in the business of Messrs Toler & Cook, having
determined TO do a similar business himself ten
and after m the FIRST dav Of Januarv ensuing as aqen,
for the renting out of Houses the hiring out of Ne.
gToes. and the collection OF Claims, &c. &c. He
vii! occupy the Office on l4th street. between Main
ana Franklin now occupied b5 mr VIM. w Eus-
tace and pledges himsefto adhere 10 prompti;ude
and puuctuaty in all things relating to his business.
lis terms will be moderate snd satisfactory.
de 2-cIJ4 EDWARD d. EACHO.
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TAs. A. SMELL, Agent for MILLIsON
- SMELL, has taken the stand No. 90 west Main
street, lately occupied by Jno. A. Smell g. Co.. and
has just received a part, and by Wednesday next,
vii viii have e. an entire new stock of Staple and
its the patronage OF the friends of the late firms of
Jno A. Smell Il Co., Barnes d Smell and Hugh
Rileigh oc Its
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T AND IN KING WILLIAM.-We will sell
Ii 53i acres of Land, all heavily timbered with
Oak, Hickory and Pine; Is acres of which is rich
bottom land, situated in King William county, 8
miles west of the Court House, adjoining the
lands of James Johnson and others, lying on the
West Point Meeting House road and 35 miles from
Richmond. Price $500, half cash, the balance in
twelve months. TOLER & COOK,
de 10 General Agents
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&I 00 S1.00.-OLe thousand Lkenesses
PAsOO, have been taken at OSBORN's Da.
guerrean Galleries since the reduction # prices
And we now wish it understood by all that Osborn
will continue TO take fine Sky.Lght Miniatures in
neat case for 81 Remember, this is the only place
where Sky Light Miniatures are taken for 81. To
those that think one dollar is too cheap for good
Likeness, we would only say, call and get Like
ness worth OF $40. Remember the place
OSBORN'S
Opposite the Banks, SIGN of the American Elags.
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>aa HEADQUARTERs FOR FASH

Ia HEADQUARTERS FOR FASH
IA lONABLE CLOTHING.-Just received the
Wf greatest variety of Cloths, Cassimeres and
ssAH- Vestings, to be found in the city, of the
latest and most approved styles, consisting in part
French blk Cloths and Csssimeres, ali qualities;
French fancy col'd Cloths and Cassimeres of every
shade and quality, French Beaver Cloths, all quail
tee; French Himalsga Coating Cloth, entirely new;
French Petershsm Cloths, French marble and
claGded Cassimeres, new.
yeslings.-Figured silk, Plush and Velvet;
Quadrills Silk, Plush and Velvet; Watered Silk,
Plush and Velvet; Ribbed Silk Plush and Velvet ;
plain Plush Silk, Cashmere Vestings Demask Silk
Eestlngs, black aud fancy Grenadine Silk Vestings.
Buff aud white Grensdine Silk Vestings, Party
Vessings. decidedly rich.
Ready-Made Clothing of all kinds nd qua
htes Of the very latest styles, such Kossuth Over
Coats, Esquimaux Wrappers, Lamartine Sacks,
Paletot FrockS, Albert Top Goats, Hunting Goats,
Fancy Goods-Fancy Ties and Crsvats, Crimp
and Frill Ties, something new; Apron Ties black
aud fancy rich fancy and black silk Scartf, do do.
Sstin, Gloves OF all kinds, Collars, Suspenders,
Socks-silk, cotton and merino Dress Shirts, Silk
Shirts, Meriuo Shirts and Drawers.
Call and zee for yourselves.
f. B. SPENCE,
oc l3-n Corner of Main and Governor sts.
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oc l3-n Corner of Main and Governor sta


TsvO TOBACCO MANUFACTURERS-
IL LIQUORiCE.-Wewi will be regularly supplied
by the importers with Macs Liquorice of the Beck
& Co. brand, a genuine and pure article, which
we are authorized to sell and warrant such
Also, with the &c. c." brand. Manufacturers ere
requested to give US cali Orders from the coun.
try promptly executed. -
os Is LUDLAM j. WATSON
IARPETING AT the old stand of Hugh RLeign
y deceased, just received and for ssle, fine as
sor.lnent Of Csrpeling at reduced prices, for cash.
by
no Je-ts Jas. A. SMELL, Executor.
EHHNE CHEWING TOBACCO.-Hard
u gtove's Inois pensabie John Stewart Walkers
Jockey Club Chris,ian's 8 Pine apple, with variety
OF other brands for sale by
de IL O. A. STRECKER
EkDtA RUBBER BELTING, HOSE,
y Steam Pscang, &c; a full supply constantly on
hand WILLIAMS IL BROTHER.
de6 Agents tor Manufacturers.
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HUTCHESON'S CELEBRATED REM
a EDY FOR BLIND AND BLEEDING PILES
w Warranted ssfe, sure and mild remedy for
FILES Pralapsus AMI and all other diseases Of the
rectum. One box will convince the patient of its
mild and curative properties.
Price OF. one dollar 9 o. SOC per boz.
Prepared by w. HUTCHINSON, Amsterdam,
Botetourt County, Va
- For sale In Richmond by Purcell, Ladd & Co.
Dove & Co and Adie & Gray. se 2Q-dlv
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\ n "WEO EAT THE FIRST


0(sloYsTERr-Ihat question M is hard ard % .
SRgI answer. If you ask who sells the best
Oysters, we say ALLEN OF the Arbour.
Those who doubt, have only to drop in at the cor.
ner of Main and 18th Streets and be satisfied of the
fret Orders from the country for them, s;aher
FRESH or PlCKLED, will be promptly al
to, and always warranted to please.
Meals sent OUT, and Breakfasts, Dinners or Sup
pers served up at few moments notice.
Canvass Back Ducks, Partridges, Venison Steaks,
Chops ard all the good things of this lie ready tor
our customers. Remember
"ALLEN'S" Arbour,
de ID Corner Main and 18th streets
a. sUBSCKIBERS WANTED TO THE
~ TEMPLE; monthly magazine, devoted to Ma
sonry, Literature and Science. Edited by B. Parke
and G. Blumenthal, Pennsylvania.
This is a masonic and literary periodical devoted
to the dissemination of useful masonic doctrine and
also interesting literary matter; calculated to en-
large the mind, crafty the taste, and improve the
heart-in fine, to make such magazine as shall be
q welcome visitor and interesting companion in
the families of all the brethren of the "mystic tie
as well as many who have never yet entered the
Lodge room.
The subscription t. the work Is at such rate as
to place 1t within the reach of all. TERMs-Glways
payable in advance, 81 Sol per annum. Four copies
sent to one address for S5. Ten copies to one ad.
dress for $40. Those in the city wishing to sub
scribe do SO for Sl so free of postage, payable
in adsarce by handing in their names to
JAMES B. GIBB,
So, Opposite the City Hotel, Main st,
de Ii Agent for the State of Virginia
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WOULD respectfully inform my old friends
. and Customers that am now engaged with Mr.
E. Spence, in the Ttiloring department of his
business Wherel would be pleased to have the m
give me call, pledgng them all in my power to
give satisfaction.
no l6-lm T. CROyVFII
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u ICHMOND, FREDERICKsBURG g.
IA AND POTOMAC RAILROAD.-NOTICE- -
The departure of the morning train going North
from and after the lst day of November next, will
be at o'clock, formerly; the night train a. g. p
NJ THOMAS SHARP Sunt
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N OTICE.-The subscriber would respectfully
IL inform his old customers and the pubic gener-
ally, that he has employed in his cutting depart
rnent the services 'of Mr. J L CROWELL and ] P
BANLON, 80 well and favorably known to the
Richmond public.
l6 EB. SPENCE
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CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC.-The un.
" dersigred, inventor of Ball or Pianospherical
Machine for Crushing and Pulverizing Quar- Rock,
patented in this country and Europe, notifies ali
persons against infringing upon it,
This etice is given that persons pirating build.
ing my inventions will be dealt with to the full ex.
tent of the law w COCHRAN,
no 29-dtlstJ" Cliff street, New York.
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lCORlCE.-The subscriber has in store and
IL tor sa on accommodating terms, the follow.
ing superior brands of Licorice;-25 cases G
Stick, 80 cases Beck d. Co, Mass.
JOHN A. BOBINSON
mol Corner Cary and Goth streets
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A T C0ST.-Wishing to reduce our stock before
Z tn lst January, we earnestly call attention to
oc1 BrocaGe Dress Silks
DO Plaid and striped do
70 Printed Paris Mousn De Lanes
Do do do Cashmeres
Medium and low price Dress Goods variety of
sty " lch we will sell at cost commencing this
dag together with large st ck Il embroideres, ct
very reduced prices.
WARREN d PERKINS,
De I'm l4l Eagle Square.
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KHs-I.uTsh FOR LYNCHBURG.-T
z! - boat CLINTON, for Lynchburg
vii! receive height till "Wednesday, 18th instant, at
o'clock, P. b., at North side of Basin.
de ID A. g. LEE.
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LODGE.-VALUABLE MASONIC BOOKS
The particular attention of the members of the
Masonic Grand Lodge is invited to the large assort
ment of valuable Masonic works at the Book Sta
tionery and Piano Forte establishment Of
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~ 2VAET'S CLOTBING.-Just received
~ large supply of Servants Clothing, with wool
eu Lininge, AID of much better make than usual
au.satle for outdoor well as house servants all
II which will be sold very low for cash. Those in
a ant viii please give me an early call.
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I OST.-On yesterday, in the neighbor ood of
II Cary Street, pair of Gold Spectacles A re
ward of two dollars will be paid if delivered at 1876
Cary Street. deg
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HERKINGs! HERRINGs.-a5 haH obIs
L Family Roe Herrings
SO bbs No Halifax Herrings
90 do Ho2 do do
In store and for ssle low By AS. LEE.
an lO-ts
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~ large lot OF Calicos, 6i cents, worth 10 cts
rlch Printed Mouselaines, white and colored Elan
nels, herseys, Satinets, Gloves and Hosiery-to
eether with every article usually found in Dry
foods house; and if you want bargains, call on
w. BOOTWRIGHT,
No 2e5, corner lst and Broad streets,
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sSEsLTSts OFE AT GUSTAV No I76,
- Corner of Broad and 9th street. We have still
"a i-rge stock Of Simple and Fancy Dry Goods on
ha..d, which ye are Offering at Cost Prices. The
charge intend making in our Business and to
have the orc we now occupy redtted, compels
- close by the first of next month. Persons In
want Of Dr. Goods will find IT to their advantage
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-10-27
Flowers i'm a sick Chamber. :


twas gentle heart, which directed gentle
hand to send so sweet gift to refresh the feverish
invalid.
There were many flowers in the rich boquet.-
There are blossoms which embalm harsh and
mournful meanings-but these had all an import
of kindness and sympathy and tender pity.
Their fresh odors filled the room of the sufferer
-and while their graceful forms and tints pleased
his heavy eye the beautiful reflections which they
suggested entranced his depressed heart
He slept amid the pleasant fragrance they emit
ted-and his dreams were of distant gardens in
the East, where every sense is .wooed by beauty
and the hands are outstretched to welcome lovely
forms-and amid those forms the lovliest of all
she who sent the blossoms to the sick man-she
aoas there.
Such, blessed ministry will not be forgotten.
The heart cherishes those who remember it in Its
affection.
There are paths where the flowers are eternal
there are gardens where the blossoms never fade
In these may the giver of the sick mans treasure
walk at last, attended by the good the bright the
beautiful-for it is meet they should be her re-
ward-Ruf Express.
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: : s7l971lI y
WHOLE No. 3s2.

gendered haughtiness of character which ill be-
fits one who aspires to the discharge Of civil gov
ernment 1t it be true that education forms the
mind, then the school in which Gen Scott was ed
ucated indicates, with unerring certainty, his un-
fitness for the discharge of the milder and more
peaceful duties of the civilian.
On the other hand there is presented Franklin
Pierce, who has made the science of government
his study from early youth. The profession of
which he is an honored member, is well adapted
to discipline and mould the mind. Ii has made
him familiar with everything which pertains to
the administration of civil government. A states
man by profession, he is well fitted to preside
over the destinies of a free and peaceful people.
Choose you now whom you will have to rule over
you. - 1$slS
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SCOTS sent i'm nIadison's Cabfnet.

Never was Wing fabrication SO signally and
finally nailed to the counter as spurious coin than
the assertion of some of the more INSCRIPTIONS
of Scott's partizans, that Mr.. Madison at one time
offered him place in his cabinet. The Rich
mond Examiner thus disposes of it:
Scott was no favorite with Mr.. Madison He
was the tail of that party in Virginia of which
Messrs. Randolph and Leigh were the heads
the most abusive and violent of Mr.. Madison's
personal and political foes. They favored Mr..
Monroe's election in 1S08 1t is true that in 1917,
Mr.. Randolph uttered his palinoda as to Mr. Mad
Madison, just as he was retiring from public life;
Leigh and Scott never. Is it probable that Mad
ison would have named for his political trust one
one of the tertium quid party of that day. and his
political enemyl Again, would Mr.. Madison have
wounded the pride of the soldier and the claims of
the statesman then presented in the person of
Andrew Jackson! In 1915 Jackson was the hero
ofthe war. The victory of New Orleans was
fresh in all hearts, and its General was the argu-
ment of all tongues. Would Madison have pre-
termitted him for Scott! fla soldier was to get
the place, would Brown and Gaines been passed
byafor that gaudy popinjay! And again, would
Mr. Madison, at that period of jealousy towards
Virginia, have taken tsco of his Secretaries from
that State! Why was this foolish, baseless, and
wicked falsehood never named while Madison
lived!
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There is a Tall old Hero.
Tusn--'s Unete Ned. !"


There is tall old hero who is known General Scott,
And he makes grand military show,
But it's said in his head there's mighty soft spot,
2 Near the brain where the soft places grow; ~
He has hung up his feathers and chapeau, 80
~s And has laid down his quiyer and his bow,
And running for the President tall General Scott,
But he never can be President you know.
When the war first commenced with amigo Mexico
He asked to direct its career,
But he sat down and wrote to the Generalissimo,
sI'm afraid of fire in my rear,''
"And have hung up my feathers and chapeau,"
"And have hung up my quiver and my bow.''
There is more fighting for tall General Scott,
Yet he never can be President you know.
But after he has taken "hasty plate of soups
And has drank off pint of old wine,
He thought of Rough and Ready and his volunteer troop
Who were fighting over the Mexican line.
Then he took down his feathers and chapeau,
And called for his war steed Junot,
"For," said he Gen Taylor goes ahead of Gen. Scott,
AS perchance he for President may go.''
He took from Rough and Ready all the troops of the line,
And he bore down upon Vera Cruz,
And there with the army all the navy did combine
To carry out the bombadeering views.
Then he put his feathers and chapeau,
And mounted his war-steed Junot - PAS
When that strong hold had aen then thought Gen. Scott
ssTo be President have the best show.'
2
To the force of his regular command
But of the gallant navy he utters not phrase
When the flags at the sPoint came to hand
And there hung up the feathers and ehapeau,
Along with the buckle and the bow,
all placed to the credit of the tall General Scott
3 Yet he never can be President you know.
Twas the troops of the line and the famed volunteers,
And their chiefs who there fought for renown,
Who won all the battles while he got the cheers,
When the Mexicans were all done brown.
Then he put on his feathers and chapeau,
And bestrode his war-steed Junot- ;z
Then the Leperos would hail the tall General Scott
ssPor Ell Presidente General Schotto.n
Yet when they had fought him into Montezuma's Halls
He cutaway the arch of his fame
He raised breeze that it turned into squalls
Which blufed Off his Presidential game ze IS
For Taylor, without favors chapeau,
And without any grand martial show,
Was run for the office, then tall General Scott
Was the picture Of unmilitary woe. '-
But now he has arrived near the top of his bent
Yet the wings have restored him in vain,
For their time and their money will be all misspent
At the fighting of the fall campaign
Then the tallest fuss and feathers and chapeau
That ever any government could show, 7a
Will be laid upon the shelf with tall General Scott,
For he never can be President you know.
*West Point where the Mexican trophies displayed
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From the Southern Literary Ga
UNDER THE STUMP:
!, SAMPSON KEpPER,s couRTsnlp.
BY PAUL cREYron.

ANY shrewd observer of men and manners could
have imrlortalized his name in Grassborough, by
explaining, clearly and satisfactorily, the reason
why Mr.. Samuel Keeper relnained "a bachelor al
two score. ~ Z , # ss-s -
The facts of the case are as sfollowss-Sampson
Keeper, Esq, at five and twenty ,was lookedupons
as prize by all the marriageable young ladies O..
Grassborough. Possessed Of good looks and ar
excellent farm, agreeable manners ard large conf
Portable house, pair Of WhiskeFs and two pair OF;
oxen. Sampson could have sstakenis his pick
among the nlaidens Of Grassborough, any one Of
whom would have been delighted with his prefer
encc. He was o kind hearted fellow ztoo-was
Sampson Keeper; and have often heard him de-;
scrihcd as having a distinguished fondnessgfoIs
rooseberry pies, nice children, fine horses, .all
ladies in general. SO zs7
At that delightful age--fve and twenty! Samp-5
ron did actually betray an inclination fof connubf-
alhappness. Heeommencedp paying his addresses.
to the amiabie Miss Lucreta Lane, worthy ant
pretty young lady, who twas said. by exerybo
with the exception OF multitude OF rival beau-
ties-would make him aneexeelient wife. s ~
Now Sampson waited on Lacres sia.-eeoarted
hers as Grassborough gossps termed it, for five
Years; a1ldi was well known to Simpsons friends
that more than 6fty times during that period he
ives on the point Of offering her his hand. But
Sampson did not make such anofer for reasons-
which Grassborough would have been glad to
know.
The Lanes lost patience with the heir of the
house Of Keeper Iucretia they said was at his