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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

y The friends Of ireland in Philadelphia,
are preparing to celebrate the coming annivers-
airy Of the Patron Saint Of Erin, in the style,
and with all the spirit of the celebrations Of the
olden time They do well to keep up the feell-
ing "'rheres good time coming '-Penn-
suirauian
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

1t will be seen by advertisement in another
column that Gen. Warner Lewis has large
number Of Land Warrants for sale-may he do
rood business
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17
cHAs @. MARTINI 1852 WIN. r. MARTIN.
MARTIN g. BROTHER,
No. lis Main ST., st. Louis.
Great Inducements!
CASH 4 PROMPT MEN,

%H0D-E~" IL N-a
At lower prices than ever before Of
fered.
This Spring we receiving the largest and hest as
sort d Stock of Clothing offered in this market
Our Goods this have been bought and manufac
turrd with the greatest of care.
We intend this Spring running OF large amount of
Clothing at very small profits. Aud we ar satisfied
that we can fer greater Undue nts than any ohe
house possibly can
We are determined to sell lever than any Other
MARTIN & BROTHER.
New York. ST Louis Mn
Aug l9-dwy,
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

u The CaiOaist is the name of small
shect jns' commenced in New York, to adyo-
cate Mr. Wcbster's claims for the Presiden-
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

Mirth should be the embroidery of the con.
! versation not the web and wit the ornament of
the mind, not the furniture.
By trying to kill caulumny it is kent alive
leave it 10 itself; and it dies a natural death.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17
Spring Importation, 1862
MORGAN. MsCTJTNG e. Go

lis, MAIN STREET,
WILL have ready for the in spectnn of Merchants
w who make their purchases in ST. Louis, by Isl
March, Magnificent Stock Of
British, French, and american Dry Goods.
They have every facility for the purchase of their
goods many Of them hcing imported directly by them
selves and will offer inducements equal to those aflnr
ded by any house West of the Mountains. Trey will
not be nndersOd under any and while
they will adhere TO their regular Of doing bust
ness will sell every article low it can be had in
this market or brought from the Atlantic cities Tn
assortment throughout the will he large and gen
eri and they will obgate themselves duplicate Eas
tern invoices to the entire satisfaction of purchasers
Merchants who visit ST. Louis this season are requested
to examine their stock, and they will make it their in
terest 10 deal with them.
ST LOUIS. Feb Is. dv2m
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

esterday morning, rain set in
and continued with flying showers all day. All
obstruction to navigation must disappear after
the laps Of a day or two
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

GOLD EXCITEMENT IN SANTA FE.-Great ex-
element prevails in New Mexico, owing to
recent heavy discoveries Of gold on the ella,
pronounced, (Hrla.)
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

G3RGLIvG OIL.
Supply Of Merchants Gacglirg oil for fresh wounds
n gals, sprans, bruises burns scaids, spavIs, fuun
s@red feet and all diseases Of cattle and horses, in
store and for sale by the agent,
Dubuque, Jan % A.GIILESPlE.
No. Globe Building
DAN Killer have just received supply Of this cell
L ebrated medicine warranted Genuine
A. GILLESPIE.
prHE Cop Liver QUA genuine article now in
l. and for sale by II GILLESPIE
nR HooFLasps GERM.y ErrrEHs, for the of Liver
- Complaint, Janndcc, Dyspepsia, Arthnia, Nervous
Debility. &C, for sale eheapby the agent
AGITI.ESPIE
DErsiS-Or The true digestion fd ensfrlc Juice, for
the cure OF indigestion dyspepsia, liver complaint.
constipation ami nervous decline for sale by the gent
i. F. GILtESPIE
''- .-* No. I, Globe building.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

TRUTH SrRosoER THAN FIcTIoS.-The
Galena Advertiser although the friend of the
"Iowa Land Bill, not four weeks since, is
now out against it. THIS paper we believe is
pretty generally circulated in this city and re-.
gion. Let it, local views be dls,egarded It
comments upon the position Of the Herald and
agrees. with II. Itssys Dubuque, has no in.
terest in having the Central railroad, come
further than Galcna. Whata genius on the
philosophy Of mind. OF course we, can defsa,
the Actof Congress, compelling the Legislature
Of Illinois, t. make Dubuque the Western ter
minus. Come Mr.. Herald respond to this ar
ticle.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17
TO THE PUBLIC.

THE subscriber respectfully informs the citizens
Clayton county and the public generally that he hi
Just opened at Gutenberg, of the largest STOVE
TIN, COPPER and SHEETIRON ware manuf.ctori".
in Iowa, and is prepared at all times urni anything
usually found in such establishments upon the most
sOnable terms. Store Front street, lanGin
Please call and examine my stock. N. KRIEBS.
Guttenburg, Nov. 9,-W It.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

GENERAL ScorT.-lt will be seen by the let.
ter Of our Washington correspondent that Gen.
Scott has le, another excellent and exceedingly
appropriate opportunity pass, without express
ing himself with regard to the benefits CONFER.
ed upon our country by the compromise meas
ures, and the prospects to which we may now
look, in connection with them. We would like
to know ,chen, the old hero will consider that
the proper time has arrived for an emphatic en-.
notation of his opinions about these matters
ST. Louis Inteliigenccr (Whig).
After the election and not before. He will
have no principles to avow. Like predecess-
or, he will seek to obtain the spontaneous ap-
probation Of all parties, by studied silence
upon political issues, and like him, he will share
no friends to REGARD, nor enemies to punish be-
fore the election.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17
Forwarding and COMMISSION.

forwarding and COmnISSlOn.
'1NHE undersign takes this method ia inform the pub
Tic that he has taken the large, coinm0dious brick
Ware House tn Landing in the Cry of Dubuque,
Iowa, and is ady TO receive in store, ship all
kinds of Mercandzr Household Furniture, and other
property To or from any part of the United States,
the most favorable Liberal cash advances made
on conSignmens, ii sired. Salt, Flour, Bacon, Lard
CheHse, and almost every article of Family Groceries,
foreign aud domestic Fruit will he kept constantly
hand Steamboats, will he furnish ed with AT the
lowest rates. In conclusion, will say that all business
entrusted To shall with
care, and DESPATCH and on as favorable terms any
house in the city of Dubuque
For reference, refer following of tbi.
city,
PETER W sPLEs, w. WIGHrMaS,
WIN L,wrHER Co., p FAMEY & Co.,
F. T.. BIssEL. II, Y. Ioyy,I.
Dubuque, April l6, lS5I-tf G. Il. WEST
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17
HO! For California;!

r HE subscriber would respectfully call the attention
of the travelling public to the fact that he is
prepared with new boat and wire to transport trav
elIcrs, baggage fright, etc., Cedar river with
good speed and safety. TO those enigratng TO Cafor
mia, Oregon or any point tho Missouri from Wis
consin, Northern Illinois and iowa. he would say that
Rapids, ana the direct and expeditions rot
their destinations and the direct from Dubuque
be had in this market. Corn, OATS Pork, and all
cles needed by eiprants be purchased the
reasonable terms With these facts he fore the public the
subscriber hopes for feasoa BILE share of public patron
age.
d. w. KING.
Cedar Rapids Feb o1-dw3u
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17
To Californians.


W. q =. q Il f. r. " ~,
OF CEDAR RAPIDS,
"A RE ready to supply Emsrants, bound for Ca ,rhia
IA with everything that they may want their over
land "trip.
Pork, Flour, Beans, Bacon Hams, and Shoulders Gfo-
cerics and Dry Goods Of every description he had
the very lowest prices.
Bring along your empty wagons and will soon load
them up for You.
Al this season aud on these heavy roads, seventy five
miles OF heavy frcigiting is worth looking after.
rem Io-dW wv Cedar Rapids
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17
LONOCHROMATIC PAINTING.
SAVE YOUR MONEY.
CHARLES P. FREEMAN 4 CO.


Importers Dld JObbcrS,
144, Broadpay, One Door South of Liberty St.,
NEW YORK,
1IAvE hand, and will be receiving daily
L through the season, N'p Goods, direct from the
European manufacturers, and cash .Aueons rich, IA
xhionabie, fancy Sill Millinery Goods Our stock Of Rich
RbbQns comprises every variety of the latest and
beautiful designs imported.
Many of our goods manufactured expressly to
order, from d signs and patterns and stand
rvaed We offer goods for Cash. lower prices
than any credit house in America afford.
All purchasers will find it greatly to their interest to
portion of their money, and make selections
rom great variety of rich cheap goods
Ribhnns rich for BOnncts, Caps, sashes and Belts.
Bonnet Silks, Satns, Grapes, LIsses, and Tarletons
Em!roiderics, Collars, Chemisetts Cates, Berthas
Habits, Sleeves Cuffs, Egings, and insertines
Embroi red REVERE, Lace, and Hemstch Canbrick
Handkerchiefs
Blends, Illusions, and Embroidered Laces for Caps
Embroidered Laces for Siawls, Mantillas, and Wells
Honiton, Mechlen, Valencienes, and Brussels Laces
English aud Wove Thread, Smyrna Lisle Thread, and
Cotton Laccs.
Kid, Lise Thread, Silk and Sewing Silk Gloves, and
Mitts
French ahd American Artificial Flowers
French Lace, English, American, and Italian
straw Bonnets and Trimmings. mch2d3m
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

Willis AND FoRREsr-The suit Of Willis
against Forrest, for the shameful personal as.
sault made upon him by the latter, has resulted
in verdict for Willis of 1880.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

Iowa CAPITAL REPORTER Col. Paul has
sold this excellent Democratic journal, to John
Clark, Esq, Of Iowa City. Mr.. Clark has
been long known as a sound, reliable, and con-
sistent Democrat. May his connection with
the Reporter prove both profitable to himself
and advantageous TO the Democracy of Iowa.
Dem. Ban.
From some cause, we did not receive our last
Reporter, and this accounts for our not noticing
this subject before.
We are sorry to lose Col Paul, as he has
proved valuable auxiliary to the democratic
corpse editorial Of Iowa but as the Colonel has
formally parted with US, we feel assured from
the above notice, without any personal acquaint-
ance with Mr.. Clark, that his place has been
we'll supplied.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

BRumor says, that the Herald is to raise a
so-eaued democratic Flag in few days.
IL lam thine till death, as the rope said to
the man about to be hanged
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17
Selling OFF ut less than Cost.

Twill attend at Residence in rhe the W apes
House, from this date until all is Sold dispose Of
my Household and Kitchen Furniture, splendid toned
Piano and small Library Of Valuable Books which will
all be Sold low for the Cash. as am about leave here
for California.
DontaH come at once,
VIM. COOKE
Feb. 10, ls52.-t
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17
TO TIE VOTERS OF DUBUQUE
COUNTY.
At the Anril Election.

On THE FIRST MONDAY IN APRIL, TSOZ.
OFFICE OF County JtpGE)
March LIST, 1852. !
being known to all that Jail for the County is neces-
sary and that the interest of the County requires that
New and substantial one should be built, now there
fore, William Y Lowell, County Judge by virtue Of
my office az sucb do submit the question to the
OF Dubuque County al the April election for the year
1882 to he held every Precinct in said County on the
Ist Monday Of Apris neAt Shall the County Of Dubuque
berror (S7000) sren thousand dollars, to build jail for
icd upon the taxable property Of the County, beginning
with the assessment of 1882 and continue year
until the dc Of $1,000 and interest shall have been
pad. The tn be paid in Cash. The question at the
Pols shall be, Jail jail for the pay
ment efjaii d'bt Gwen under NV hand at the city
OF Dubuque tins lst day of March a d 1882:
WILLIAM Y:LOVELL,
March !, 1e52-dwiw County Judge.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

JOHN r. HUGHES.
WHOLESALE DEALER
BOOTS, SHOES AND LEATHER,
No. 100 Main street, st. Louis, Mo.
N. II. The attention the trade is called
- to my stock, il being entirely new, and
selected with great by myself from the hest manu-
factories, and in the disposa of which prepared 10
offer the most favorable terms.
ST. Louis, Jan. 3, 1852. Jan 24-dw 3m.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

The sentlsmanly officers Of the fine Steamer
LamaSsine, ~ill accept our thanks for late St.
Louis papers.
And here va will state, that the l.. i, the
first, q tits gensrsiy, the last boat Of the sea
son. .s.4ss g.. t--s -+e 7ft5Y
! AZ >aysrt,eme@ win be found ia an ~.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17
Rates OF Exchange.
new aGT; EEIR!TlSEMENTS
? Y y y y V V
NOTICE.
DU QUE PRICE S.

CTRAYED stolen from the subscriber living on
y the middle fork OF the Little Maquoketa, Dubuque
county, in Sept. last Stud Colt three years old this
Spring. larger for the age, dark bay with black
and tail long ears, small white Spot in the orehea
any person giving information If the or al
the ners' Express Office will be literally reward by
me. WALTER COOK.
arch
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17
RUN HERE EyERYBDY,,a

TTAVING sold my stock in trade at the EAGI f.
IL COFFEE HOUSE TO ]. l.. Epm ARDS s, Col in
all those indebted by note or book account to
call and settle if they would save cost.
. JOHN DAWSON.
nub,luue, Dec. II, 1851.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

Notice to the holders Of State
Warrants.
DERSONS holding Warrants notified that there
are funds in the Treasury to pay all Warrants is
sued up to this date.
ISRAEL KlsTER, I reas. of State.
TREAsuRER's OrricE. Iowa,
Iowa City, Jan. 20, 1862. s.,
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17
WASHINGTON, Feb. %.

Washington Correspondence Of the ST, Louis lAs.sen
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

Fresh Garden Seeds.
A NY quantity Of garden seed Of last year. growth
IA can be had at my store Main street. either at
whole. ale or retail l agent for some If tn. most
extensive scedmen in the United States. G r WEST.
March l2,-dw6m.
Fresh Garden seeds.
GROWTH, 1851.
TINE Subscriber, agent for f. Rsey enc Of the most
J. extensive seedsmcn in the United States, has this
day received his Spring suppy-ovcr 5000 papers, and
offers them wholesale and retail at the sign Of the
yoot Samaritan, Main st. Dubuque Iowa.
March 9-dwy. T.MASON.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17
HATS CAPS, BoNNETs, AND ARTIFICIAL.
FLOWERS

IN WE are now receiving the largest and
best stock Of Hats, Caps, B0nnets. and Artificial
F..wc s. we have ever hsd,r to which respectfully
call attention and examination OF buyers It will be
found large full and conmtcte. part Of which CON-
nrises the fuIlowiny.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-03-03
THE MARKETS.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 90, 1876:


GRAIN - Wheat--The market has been pretty
well supplied the past week with a heavy export
demand, which kept prices up. The sales have
taken pretty wide range, and have been quite
uniform throughout the week We quote as the
range at 90a96c. for common to prime reds-some
superior at 81 cents, white g4al03 cents, as in
quality, and some family -four white brought IO5
a1O7 cents.
Corn-I'he supply for most of the week has been
very good with some little variation in prices,
but no material change, except the top figures
could only be realized for strictly prime parcels
We quote early in the week at 55a56 cents for
white, and 56a57 cents for yeIlew-later the sales.
were large of 54a55 cents for white, and 55a56
cents for yellow. To-day the sales are at 53a54c..
for white and 56 cents 70 yellow.
Oats-There is a good supply with consider
BILE sales at 3fa36 cents for Maryland and Penn
sylvania.
ToBAcco-The Tobacco market remains very
quiet. Holders are still firm and buyers do not
meet them. Small sales of Mary Wand are making
to manufacturers. at previous prices. We quote
the range of prices as follows
Ground leaf 81 s; Frosted 50 50; in
ferior SIS so A. good common 81 so 5; brown
Sc so a so, and fine brown 50 g..
The inspections of the week are $50 hhds
ALEXANDRIA, Feb. %, 1852
GRAIN.-The Wheat market is dull and prices
a shade lower. The closing prices yesterday at
i o'clock, P. NJ. were 80 cents for red and 100
cents for white. Nothing doing in corn. Oats are
wanted at 36a39 cents Clover Seed is scarce and
in demand at S. so per bushel.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-03-03

THE MAIL LETTINas.-The Postmaster
General on Tuesday week last announced
his decisions on the proposals offered for the
mail service. We find in the Baltimore Sun
an exhibit of the routes, as let in Maryland,
by their numbers, termini, accepted bidders,
and the amounts, We copy only those
which will interest our readers 10 this Sec
ton of The State:
9S9l.-Port Tobacco to Nanjemoy-
Franklin s. Hart; $20O-slar bid =
9S92-Porl Tobacco TO Benedict-W.
J. Sihey 1910.
9S93.-Upper Marlboro 10 Chap,ico-
Daniel Gibbons; 1915. Three times a
week to Aquasco, twice a week TO Charlotte
Hall, and once over residue.
9S9S.-W ashington TO Port Tobacco
James A. Bowen Sl,2OO-two horse
coaches, three times week.
99OO.-Glymont to PIT Tobacco-Brim'
mer s. Ramey ; $35O-'wo horse coaches
six times week.
99O2.-Por, Tobacco to Leonardtow
Brimmer s. Ramey; $275-2-horse coaches
99O3-Leonardsown TO Ridge-Brimme
s. Ramey $375-star bid.
The new contractors will enter upon TIT
service on the first Of July.
.Star bid means with "certainty, celebrity, ant
security,' without reference to the accommoda
ton of passengers.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-03-03
THE TIMES.
PORT TOBACCO, MD.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAR. 3, 1852.

THE CHARLES COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
closed its February Term on Friday last,
having been in session twelve days, during
which time quite a large number of cases
were disposed Of. The number decided by
The Petit jury was twenty-one. The Grand
Jury was no, discharged until the last day
of The term.
GEORGE A. WILLIAMS, convicted of horse
stealing, has been sentenced TO the Peni.en-
.isry for six years and three months. There
we're two other indictments agains. him-for
forgery-bo.h of which, from some inform
atty, were quashed.
The following gentlemen have been ad-
mi,,ed to practice al the Bar Of this Cour, :
THos. D. STONE, JOHN J. HuGHEs, THOMAS
MARTIN, and JOHN T. BRADY.
As tribute of respec. to departed worth,
The Cour. and members Of the Bar held a
meeting, on the second day Of The session,
and expressed their regret at the death of
Major GEORGE w. MATTHEWS in The (ol-
lowing proceedings, which we copy from
The minutes Of the Court -
TUESDAY, February II, 1852.
AT q meeting Of The Court and Members
of The Bar, on motion Of w. MITCHELL. Esq,
the Hon. PETER w. GRAIN was appointed
Chairman, and JOSEPH STEWART, Secretary,
when the following resolutions were Offer
by w. MITCHELL, Esq, and unanim ously
adopted
Reso7ued, That this meeting has heard
with deep concern of the death of Major
|GEoGE w. MATTHEW'S, late a member Of
this Bar.
RESOLVED, That this meeting sincerely re-
gre, the death Of Maj. MATTHEW'S, who had
by his gentlemanly department., bis high
and manly honour, his strict integrity as a
man, and his courtesy as member of this
Bar, secured the friendship and high con-
sideralion of the Court and members of this
Bar.
Resolved, That this meeting sincerely
sympa,hize with the beresved wife, and
children and friends Of Maj or GEORGE w.
MATTHEWS, and that copy Of these pro-
ceedlngs be transmitted TO The afflicted wife
of Major MATTHEWS.
Resozved, Tha. the Clerk be requested to
enter these proceedings on the minutes Of
this Court P, w. GRAIN, Chm.
JOSEPH STEWART, Sec'y.
The Cour. now stands adjour ned until
the fourth NJ onday in April, for Equity bust
ness, and the fourth Monday in May for the
trial of cases on which Judge Grain cannot
sit. The Petit Jury is discharged until the
last mentioned day.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-03-03

DEATH OF WAsHINGToN's LAST PAIL
Alexandria, on the 23d ul,.,
Mr.. Samuel Hilton, an old and highly re-
spec,ed citizen Of tina, place, who was one
of those who bore the pail at the funeral of
Washington, in 1899, expired on the day
celebrated as The anniversary Of the birth of
Washington in 1852. This gentleman is
spoken of in the highest terms for long
life ofinlegrily. lie was universally esteem
ed by all who knew him.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-03-03

WELLS, THE CONDEMNED MURDERER
The friends of Wells, condemned in Wash.
ington city 10 be hung, are still making ef-
forts 10 have his sentenced commuted. The
Republic says:
He is extremely peniten,, and deeply re-
grets The unfortunate occurrence which has
laid him liable TO the heaviest penalty of
the law. He msnifes.s a steady determine
lion to prepare for his doom, and declares
The fatal deed TO have been the result, OF
sudden impulse. When told of the inter
cession in his behalf, he expressed himself
willing 10 abide the requirements of the law
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-03-03

ing the Judges of the Circuit and Criminal Courts
to decide on the evidence offered in criminal cases
and to advise the jury when desired.
Mr.. Done, from same committee, reported with
amendments the bill to prevent the circulation of
foreign small notes, which was made the order of
the day for Thursday next.
The Senate then adjourned.
House OF DELEGATEs.-Mr. Landing presented
petition from Joseph Stewart in reply to the pc
titon of Richard H. Mitchell, contesting his cleo
ton as clerk of Charles County Court.
The bill for the relief of J. B. Hayden, of st.
Mary's county, with Senate amendments, passed,
and is now law
The House then adjourned.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-03-03

The works If the late J @ Adams, now
published by his son, will make twenty or
twenty-five volumes. The works of the
late Levi Woodbury. will soon be issued, in
four volumes. Mr.. Bancroft's History Of
the Revolution, in three volumes, will be
finished al an early day. Hon. Thomas H.
Benton is engaged in writing the memoirs
of his life and times, in several Volumes
Hon. Edward Everett will shortly publish
a work on International law, and two vols
of memoirs. John G.. Hamilton, Esq, has
lately completed an edition Of nine volumes
of The works of Alexandria Hamilton, and
Two volumes of his life.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-03-03
An exchange saws: At New Orleans, g

An exchange says: At New Orleane, q
man who had bu, recently commenced bust
ness, found his creditors rather too promp.
in urging the payment of their li,le bills.
'Wha. is the matter :" he a, length asked.
do you fear me:" "Yes," was the hesi,a-
ting reply Of a modes. dun. "Fear me !"
he exclaimed, ION wha. grounds? Has any
one said am no, honesl?" mo, no." re-
piled The other "bu.''-"But what, sir ?"
"Why TO be candid with you, we have no
confidence in your buiness capacity, seeing
you do not advertise :" The man immed-
a,ely made annual contracts with three pa
pers, and IS now in excellent credit, end
prospecting finely!