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DEAR SLEEP.-rhe Parkersburg Gazette has
the following good thing
One night this week, stranger hailed at
our wharfboat, took lodgings, and requested
to be called in time for the first boat going
westward.
An hour passed, and down came the packet,
blowing and whistling as only our liners can
blow and whistle. Our passenger was arOusd
aud told to 'hump himself, as the boat was
in sight.
Glow long," inquired the drowsy traveller,
rubbing his eyes, ''have been asleepE''.
"AbOut an hour," was the reply.
'What' the damage for lodgingf'
"Two bits responded the polite wharf
master, in his blandest tone.
"Two bits Well, mister, Pm mighty glad
you woke me so soon. Two bits an hour =
Why, stranger, at that rate, if had slept till
morning, | should have been dead broke p
So saying, our calculating friend fOrked
over, stepped aboard the steamer, and went on
his way rejoicing. He was one Of the k'chaps,
and can Journey on.
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An ENGLISH Inn kEEPER.-The following
humorous picture Of an English Inn, is taken
from little Pedlingtou and the Pedlingto-
mans: -
Arrived at Squashmire Gate, it was natural
that the weary and hungry traveller should de-
sire little comfort for the inner man, and
between him and the lady keeper Of the Inn,
this discourse ensues:
"What would you like, sir2"
ga boiled chicken"
''We have mover a chicken, sir; but would
you like some eggs and bacon 7"
"NO. Can have lamb chOp?"
"No, sir; but our eggs and bacon is very
nice"
"Or outlet, or a steak 20
"NO, sir; but we are remarkable here for
our eggs and bacon"
"Have you anything cold in your larder9"
"Not exactly, sir; but Pm sure you will
admire our eggs aud bacon"
"Thcn what have you got ?"
'Why, sir, we have nothing but eggs and
bacon"
"Ohl then have the goodness to give me
some eggs and bacon"
81 was sure you'd choose eggs and bacon,
sir; we are so famous for it.
Having finished my dinner, | thought it
proper for the good Of the house, to inquire
what kind of wine | could have-of course
not expecting that my choice would be per-
picked by the variety offered.
"What would you like, sir ?"
"Some port.
"We have no port, sir"
"a little sherry, then"
"We don't keep sherry, sir; in short, we
have SO little call for wine, that we don't keep
any of no kind
"Then pray give me some lemonade"
eyes, sir. Do you-do you prefer it Oitb
lemon, or withoutp''
elbow Z"
,",Why, only weihappen, just now, to be out
of lemons.
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YANKEE SHREwDNEss.-When the prospect
of forming a large manufacturing town on the
| Merrimac River was in contemplation some OF
the persons concerned sent up Mr.. B,
vouDg gentleman skilled as an engineer, and
who was also fond of sporting, to view the wa
ter privileges carefully and to make inquiry
as to the prices of land in the vicinity. He
went with his dog, gun and fishing tackle, and
obtained board in a farmers house, a Mr.. F.;
and spent his time in viewing the falls, and
the canal, and the river, and grounds, with
occasional fowling and fishing. After spend
ing some time there, in talking with the farm
er, one evening he told him, "that he liked
the place very we'll, and thought he should be
pleased to come and live there" The man
said che should be pleased to have him. -
'Well, Mr.. F., what will you take for your
farm2' "Why, | don't want to sell it, Mr..
B.; nor would |, unless can get twice what
it is worth, as | am satisfied here, and don't
want to move" "Well, what do you say it
is worth, Mr.. F.2" "Why, it is worth 81
500, and won't sell it for less than 5000"
Chat is too much" says B; 81 can't give
that" Every well, you need not. b" Here
the conversation ended. Mr.. B. continued
his sporting, and having received his instruc-
tions in The course Of lew days, renewed his
taskwith Mr.. + =, and said to him, "Well, Mr..
f., have made up my mind that | should
like to live here very we'll, and though you
ask so much, will take up with your offer,
and give you $1,000" "Why, as to that, Mr..
B., you did not take my farm when offered
it to you, and am not willing to sell it for
anything less than $6,000." "You are iok-
ing, Mr.. f." "Not so, Mr.. B.; am in ear
nest, and l shan't continue my offer more
than twenty -four hours"
B., finding he was determined, went off for
instructions, and the next day told Mr.. + he
would give him $4,000. The purchase was
made, deed passed, and money paid. Some
time afterwards, Mr.. B. asked the farmer
what reason he had in the course Of few days
to double the price for his farm, and to insist
upon it. "Why, Mr.. B., l will tell you; a
day or two after | offered you the farm for
$4,000, saw two men on the opposite side Of
the Merrimac River, sitting on rock, and
talking for some time; then they got up, and
one went up the river, and the other down,
and after some time they returned, and seemed
in earnest conversation for half an hour or
more, when they arose and went away. did
not know what It meant, but thought some
thing was in the wind, and | was determlneid;
| if you asked me again to sell my farm Would
demand double price.
Thus began the purchase OF land upon which
the city Of Lowell has been erected.
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DrA Scotch thief having been proved, in
the Glasgow police court, lately to have stolen
barrel from a man in Stockwell street, the
principal accuser proceeded to address the
magistrate thus:
@Deed, Sir Baltic, the man at the bar is a
great rogue. The stealing of the barrel is
nothing to some of his tricks. He stole my
signbosrd last week; an and what does your
honor think he did wi'tI''
Magistrate-'Well, sir2"
Witness-"I'l tell ye. He brought it into
nv ain shop, wi my name ont, and offered
to sell met, as he said he thought it would be
a. mair use to me than anybody else.
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NUMBER "a.

WAsHrNGToN's BoYHooD.-He was born
with physical constitution and conformation
q the nohlest kind; his stature was Of the lof-
tiess and slnNdest aanenaiOnss his mental and
moral faculties, his sensibiiities and passions,
were also adapted, in their strength and vivac-
ity, to the large scale OF his superior nature.
In combination with these attributes, there
were traits and habits which could have been
the product of no other power than that Of a
most careful education and culture. From
early youth he was distinguished for degree
of method, neatness, caution, and self-contrOl,
such as his natural formation and constitution
al organization can hardly account for. Ma
ture gave him certain striking and remarkable
powers and characteristics; parental vigilance
and assiduity superinduced other attributes,
which would not have been likely to spring
spontaneously from his original constitution;
and the Admirable combination which his
character presented of excellencies seldom
found united in one person, was the result
His childhood and youth, spent on the banks
of the Rappahannock under the vigilant in
speCtion Of intelligent and virtuous parents,
naturally led to the formation and establish
ment of those principles of integrity and up
rightness which marked his whole life. In
rural retirement, the temptations and enfeeb-
ling operation of worldly vice did not reach
him. The simplicity and purity Of his tastes
and habits became fixed. The invigorating
exercises and sports of the field and forest
gave to his character and person manly en-
ergy and hardy strength. While the circum-
stances and connections of his family brought
his mind and manners into contact with the
best forms of the civilization aud refinement
of the period, at the same time the incidents
and adventures belonging to a frontier mode
of life tended to impart an athletic power Of
endurance, and a familiarity with danger and
where acquired. .-Up6am'S Life Of Washiag-
tOH
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-09-10

BY PERSIA OLA.
When first the mighty power Of God,
Spread the wide arch OF heaven abroad,
And bade the earth appear,
Chaos and all -peTyading night,
Back from creations dawning light,
Amazed, recold in fear.
Then suns and stars adorned the sky,
Filling the bOundless void on high
With everlasting day
Earth with her Eden bowers oiloye,
Smiling to the glad worlds above,
In radiant beauty lay.
But lol Ills nOblest work lie shrined
In mans irail breast-lmmOrtal Mind
The soul will upward soar,
When times great cycle shall be illled,
Creation beating heart be stllled,
Its throbbngs heard no more.
Ages have passed-how dimly now
Tile stars geam Der the nights dark brow,
Some gems are missing there;
Where are the Pleads? No more their beams
Cheer the Chaldean midnight dreams,
Amid the desert air.
How changed the EARTH Where Eden smiled,s
The barren desert, bleak and wild,
No buds or blossoms grace;
No sparkling drops ewes robes adorn,
Heath turks IN cN fy Ochu OF HlNiNI
And desolates the place.
But Mind endures, here strength abides,
From roaring thunder clouds it guides
The messenger Oi lire;
O'cr the wide earth aud wat,ry deep,
Subdued by mind the lightnings leap,
Fulfilling its desire.
That wondrous power whose mighty force
Keeps the vast planets in their course,
Within Minds orbit lies;
The blazing star whose track appears
Lost in the maze OF distant years,
1t traces in the skies.
We're greater gifts with these combined,
Subseryient to Immortal Mind,
Before the birth Of vice?
Say, were they lost when guilt trace
Oisadness left ON Adam's lace,
And withered Paradise?
Aswanderers in the Polar realms,
Where everlasting winter whelms
In gloom the rolling year;
Lnng for dear home, its ilowery wales,
Where balm in every breath prevails,
And luscious fruits appear;
So Mind, though dimmed its lust 'rous flame,
Highest created power that came
From Gods almighty handi
Pines in this chill benighted waste,
Till her sad pilgrimage be past,
To tread her native land.
Dark scenes OF tears, and toll and strife,
Fit o'er this vestibue OF life
This childhood Of the mind
Short are our infant sports, and when
We fill our three score years and ten,
They're quickly left behind.
Beyond the clouds and mists Of night,
Beyond those rolling orbs Of light,
Which deck the heaven $ vast dome
Where first the morning stars uniurled
The glOries Of the spirt-world,
Is Minds enduring home.
o.
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MA Lawyer was once pleading case that
brought tears into the jurors eyes, and every
one gave up the case as gone for the plalntliiII.
But the opposing counsel arose ana say;
tbis case To- bore for soater, but. Here
me Tears were suddenly dried, laughter en-
sued. the righteousness of the case was ex-
posed, and the defendant got clear.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-09-10

THE AFRICAN SLAVE TRADE.-A letter
from Africa states that two steamers have
lately taken 1000 slaves from the Gallinas,
and another vessel 400. The English brig
having 10 guns, but was unable to overtake
her. The Governor of Sierra Leone has re-
eeived information Of 1000 slaves being ready
for embarlation in the Rio Pongos.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-09-10

SAD AFFLIoTIoN HOW CURED.--A young
gentleman Of Detroit, who has Of late been
much afflicted by palpitatiOn Of the heart, poor
lad, says that he has found considerable re-
lief-indeed, every relief--by pressing another
palpitating heart to his bOsom1 Quite home-
6paahic. Those Of the feminine gender pre-
ferred. Fact.
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? 0 Z T R Y
MIND.

MIND.
Inscribed to the Rev. Abner Morse Of SherbOrn, Mid
dlesCX County, Mass.
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500 Reward.

RAN OFF from my plantation, on Red river,
eighteen miles above Alexandria, in the State of
Louisiana, last February or March, muatto or
grffe colored negro man, about 80 years old, COM
pactly built, and about S feet s or inches high,
and weighs about $50 or 160 pounds. He talks
slowly and walks in the same way, good look
ing fellow, and has fine and sound teeth, his mama
is Austin, but hear he has changed his name,
and says he belongs to some Doctor, at Nntchi-
toches.
have reason to believe he is cutting wood or
working for some trAing person, near the mouth
Of Black River, as he arrived there in company
with another negro, in the flat they carried away
from my Ferry.
Ifhe went off in any steamboat that is not d.
stroyed, and will be responsible for an action of
damages, will give 1000 dollars for proof to con-
viction in open court, at ALEXANDRIA,
against any captain, master, or commander so al
lowing him or aiding him to make his escape, on
their boat, from my service.
will give the above reward Of 800 for Austin
delivered in any slave State jail so that get him
J. p. ALLEN.
Cotis Pest Office, Rapidss Parish, La.
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BILL FOR PARTITION

FRANKLIN CIRCUIT COURT-in Chan
Gerry. Mordecai Myers, vs. William Rowland
Wright, tho Merchants Bank of New York.
Thomas w. Brockenbrough. Arthur s. Brock
enbrough, Ellen A. Brockenbrough, Thomas W.
and Mary Elizabeth Brockenbrough, Lucy B.
Maxwell, Elizabeth v. Maxwell, Simeon Max
well, minors, ct al, Defendants Where's.
the property in the city Of Apaachicoa known
share c. Of the Columbus property, consisting of
Lots S. l6. 9. /; Lote S, l6, G 9; Lots !, 90, H
2; Lots l, 2, Block 20, Lots 1, 9, 3, Block
81; part Of Wharf Lots &c, 81, Is, Ia, and
six and a quarter acres of land near the
city Of Apalachicola, in the county of Frank
lin: And whereas, Thomas w. Brock enbrough,
Arther s Brockenbrough. Thomas w. and Mary
Elizabeth Brockenbroush, infants, residing in the
State OF Virginia; Lucy b. Maxwell, Elizabeth
v. Maxwell, and Simeon Maxw ell infants, reside
in Leon County, Florida; and Ellen A. Broken
brough, widow of William II. BrockenbrOugh,
deceased, who resides in Tallahassee, Florida !:
IL is the refore Ordered, that the SAID parties APP
pear before tbs Court in AppaIachlcola, and
answer said bill on or before tire first Monday in
December next, or that the same shall be taken
as confessed against them. And it is further
ordered, that this notice be published once
week for two months, in the Foridian and Jour
nal of Tallahassee, the Southern Press Of the city
of Washington, and the New York Herald Of the
city ofNew York.
GEORGE s. HAWKINS.
Judge Of the Western Circuit of Florida.
April IL, 1859.
certify that the above is correct copy of the
order made in this case.
SAMUEL w. SPENCER, Clerk
r. J. MOSES, Solicitor
B. w. JOHNSON, D. C.
June 10. law-2m
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PROSPECTUS OF THE CUBAN LIBER
TOR, neat Book of 300 octave pages, illus
trated with engravings. Price 81, payable inva
riably when subscribing, to enable the author to
Editors who copy this, and postmasters who
will frank remittances, are authorized to act an
agents for the work, and retain 25 per cent com
mission Confident of the most liberal support in
this enterprise, shall endeavor to merit II, and
close hasty penned Prospectus upon the noun
tain waves of the Ocean, as we'll as the draughts
for steel plates rs ss...i7g the author before the
+" Inquisaters," ana American Ladies and Gentle
men In Havana, throwing bags Of gold as an Of.
fering for his liberation, upon the desk Of the
American Consul. EDWARD STIFF,
Author of The Texan Emigrant," and late sdi
March II
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THE FAUQUIER WHITE SULPHUR
SPRINGS,
Fauquler County, Virginia.


ARE now open for the reception Of visitors.
They are situated on the Rappahannock river.
thirty-eight miles above Fredericksburg, and fifty,
nearly due west, from Alexandria. The Alexan-
dra railroad cars. leaving at a. M, carry pas
sengers at this time Qst June) within seventeen
miles Of the Springs and first. rate coaches, over
good turnpike for the remaining distance, run
daily to them.
The agents of the railroad company confidently
expect to be within about eight miles of the
Springs by the last Of July, when passengers
leaving Richmond at 9 p. m. will get to the
Springs by noon the next day. via Alexandria
the fare probably not exceeding S., or IS 50 or
NAV take the Louisa Railrord to Gordonsville
at g. a. M, reach CuIpeper Court house that
evening, and breakfast next morning at the
Springs, at about the same fare. Or by TAX
ing the Fredericksburg route at a. m. may
speud the afternoon in Washington or Alexan-
dria. and be at the Springs by noon the next day
Timely notice to fredericksburg would secure
direct conveyance by hacks, so as to reach
the Springs the same day passengers leave Rich
mond.
A tri-weeky line Of stages will 10 run from
Winchester to these Springs.
Terms of Board $so for the season :. ending ding
October / SIS for thres months; $50 for two
months 1885 for ono month $ls for TWO weeks
$40 for one week 81 IS per day. Meals or
lodging so cents each. Servants anu chnoren
under twelve years of age half price. NO charge
for, children under tco years ofage. Horses %
cnts day, or $40 monfh:
Payments to be made weekly
June 2-3-w.t.aug
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mus we lnOemn1y, IN the WORST event, our
customers against the loss Of more than fifty cents
in the dollar
We are aware OF the responsibility we assume
in making this offer, but confding faith in the
brilliant luck Of our ar-famed and truly fortunate
house is our only apology We have seldom
known loss to ensue, while we have repeatedly
witnessed the most glorious results
~ We keep the strictest confidence, we
answer orders promptly, and the drawings regu-
larly, and have sod more Prizes than any other
vendors in the United States.
* SPECIAL NOTlCE.-The famous and
lucky Patapsco Lottery, (Small Fry will here
after be drawn on Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur
day of each week. Capitals, $4,000, $1,000, $500,
10 of $1,000, &C., &c. Tickets, 81, Halves, so cts,
Quarters, IS cents. full Certificate of Is Whole
Tickets in this famous little Scheme will cost but
SIG, Halves, 20, Quarters, 81, and single Pack.
age can draw the four highest Prizes in the Lot
terry. Ali orders to secure the earliest attention
and best selection Of regular Packages, or single
Tickets and Shares, must be forwarded without
delay, and addressed to the great Prize Agents,
MARION g. CO.,
Baltimore, Md.
IF The Official Drawing Of these great Lot
teries duly certified to by the State Commissioners
will be sent Immediately after it is drawn, to all
who order from US, with full explanation of the
result.
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Charleston Preparatory Medical school.

VvHE session Of this Institution will begin on
Il the first Monday in April, and terminate on
the last Saturday in July. The different chairs
will be occupied as follows:
Anatomy and Physiology, by F. T. MILES,
M. D.
Institutes and Practice Of Medicine, by d. ].
CAIN, M. d.
Materia Medica and Therapeutics, by F. P.
PORCHER, M. D.
Obstetrics and Diseases of Women and Chill
dren, by E. BELIN FLAGG, M. D.
The Chair of Surgery has been offered to a
accept it. Should he not do SO, it will be filled
before the time appointed for the opening of the
School,
Clinical instruction will be given at the Marine
Hospital and Aims House, by Drs. ID. J. CAIN
and J FORD PRIOLEAU.
During the session of the Medical College of the
State of South Carolina, members of the class will
be examined regularly on the lectures delivered in
that institution.
The Students will be shown cases among the
patients Of the Teachers, and such as can be taken
TO the lecture room will be exhibited to them and
explained.
The most distinguished Surgeons in the city
have promised, whenever they can do 30 conve-
nently, to perform operations before the class:
Doctors r. LEBBY and j. s. MITCHELL,
who have each large obstetrical practice, will
las well the teachers,) give the Students access
TO all Of their cascs Of this description, which
they can with propriety be allowed to visit.
In short, ample opportunities will be afforded
for acquiring practical, as well as theoretical know
edge of heprofession.
Her mortuary statistics prove that Charleston
possesses snlubrity Of climate enjoyed by very
few cities in the world, and strangers are no longer
deferred from visiting her in the summer.
Board and lodging can be obtained from $3.50
TO IS week.
Terms, fifty dollars, including examinations
during the winter Jan. 27-sowtal
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Mr.. j. EDREHI, native of Morocco, has the
honor 70 announce to the public, that he has for
saie an excellent article called AMULETS. which
il preventive of Cholera, Scarlet Fever and other
Contagious diseases--was extensively worn in
Eneland during the rage Of Cholera in 1882, and
il Vas approved by the Medical Faculty in that
country. This Amulet is berry that grow upon
a tree on Mount Lebanon, in Botanic Garden
near Jerusalem. It has been patronized in the
four quarters Of the world. This Amulet is an
excellent article to prevent the spread Of CONTACT
our diseases--from its smell is preventive Of
Fsvsrs and general decline Of the system. Il Is
worn a. a necklace around the neck for ornament,
ard also a. a bracelet around the wrist. From its
strong odor il il an excellent and certain article
for the preventive of moths in clothing.
This article il patronzed in England, France
and italy, and likewise acquired universal patron
age in America. No one should be without this
excellent article.
Ladies and gentlemen You have now the only
opportunity Of purchasing them you will have, or
have again when am gone. They are sold at a
reasonable price-from 81 to 81 for each necklace.
Mr.. Edrehi will remain but short time, and
may be found at the new Segar and Tobacco store,
between Al and Sd streets, Pennsylvania avenue.
July IL, 1852.
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$50 RE WARD,

STOLEN from my room in the Franklin House
~ Mobile, on the 3lst of October last, a
GOLD RACING WATCH.
The case is finely carved, representing the land
ing Of Christopher Columbus, for the first time in
the New World large ship is seen in the dis
lance and Columbus is in small yacht, unfolding
a banner, with drawn sword in his hand. Under
the picture, the words christopher Collomb" are
written.
The watch has gold face, and contains tw
sets of works was manufactured by M. j. Tobias,
had two hour hands, two minute hands, and two
second hands, and is splendid watch. II is num-
bered at Messrs Hayden, Gregg & Co Charles
ton, s. C. and can be identified by Mr.. Charles
Capp, at Messrs. II. Z. Baldwin & Co., No.
Chartres street, N. 0.
Any one delivering the above watch to either
MIR. CIapp or Messrs. Purvs, Wood e. Co, 80
Gravier street, will receive the above reward, and
greatly oblige me.
]. D. ALLEN,
Cotile Post Office, Rapides Parish, La.