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Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-06-06
T cad ubseriber.

The story below has been going the
rounds of the press fer several years past;
and as it can lose nothing bv being often
told, we give it again for the benefit of our
non paying patrons, in the here that
they will save us The trouble Publishing
their obituaries, by making immediate
payment:
A long winded subscriber 20 a news
paper, after repeated Cummings, promised
hat the bill should be paid by certain
day if he were alive. The day passed
over, and no money reached the Office
In the next number, therefore, of the
newspaper, the editor inserted among the
deaths notice of his subscribers depar-
ture from this life. Pretty soon after the
announcement the subject Of it appeared
% the editoI-not with the pale and
ghas'ly coun, en8nce usually ascribed 20
a0n2irtions- nor did he wait 10 be spoken
10 }u' broke the silence:
What, sir, did you mean by publish
ing nv deeth?'
Why, sir, [ mean what I mean when
! publish the death of any other person,
viz to let the world know that you are
dead"
But | am not dead"
Not dead! then it is your owu fault;
for you told me you would positively pay
your bill by such day, if you lived to
that time. The day passed, the bill is
not paid, and you positively must be
dead: forI will not believe that YOU would
forfeit vour word -
ooh, no see that you have got round
me, Mr.. Editor; but say no more about
there's the money. And harkee, nv
wag, you'll contradict nay death next
week?''
"Oh, certainly, sir, Just to please you;
though upon NY word | can't help think
ing you were dead at the time specified,
and that you have really come back to
pay this bill on account of your friend
ship to me-"
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Iotal LIE

We were told the following story dav
of two since, by gentleman, who, We
presume, was on the spot at or about the
time of it's occurrence We publish i
for the benefit Of those gentlemen whose
pockets are not filled with & rocks, gen
eraily-and most particularly for the
amusement Of our worthy hosts Of the As
tor House and City Ho, el in the village Of
New York. The Joke is TOO good to be
lost.
John 70
''Yes, sir"
Carriage at the door"
John ran to the door and returned with
a large trunk, apparently not very heavy.
Behind was a gentleman whose external
appearance was decidedly millionaire
He entered his name simply Mr.. Slide,
New York. Laying down his pen he
said:
Landlord, | want the very best ac-
commodations your house will afford
the best for my money. I'd like par
lor and bed room on the same floor"
THAT you can have" said our worthy
most OF the AStOr.
john"
Yes, sir"
Everything being now fully arranged,
our gentleman, Mr.. Slide, was shown to
his room by the servant John, which he
occupied unmolcsted for the space Of ten
days, ordering every hing which The most
fastiiious taste desired wines Of the very
b,st and choicest brands were ordered and
sent to him meals furnished in his own
apartment extra servants were at his
call, SC.
At the expiration Of ten davs our gen
tleman handed his servant John a fifty
cent piece, requesting him to give it to
the landlord. Here matters stood dav
Or two : our worthy host Of the AStor
thinking this small payment might possi
bly, be hint for him to present his bill
accordingly, he ordered it made UP, and
presented it in person. On entering his
room, our host found Mr. Slide seated in
the rocking chair, with his feet resting
in smaller one beside him was table
with three bottles Of excellent wine-his
favorite brand, a few cigars, &c.
Good morning, Mr.. Slide" says our
worthy host.
Good morning-good morning ~ re-
piled Mr.. Slide : very glad to see you
been eXcellently accommodated never
better IN my whole life first rate house,
this good table, good wines good ser
wants, very attentive, will send all my
friends here, will surely really, sir.
never was so well treated for INV money
have had every luxury which heart
could wish, wants been satisfied
Our host Gu off his adulation by pre-
senting MS bill, Il thought | would hand
in your bill-here it is, it amoun,s to
SS7 81.
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NO. l39.

MY bill, did you say?" querried Mr..
Slide: 'smy bill? why, sir, I have paid
have paid all | agreed :"
ITO whom did you pay it 2"
Sir, [ paid your servant John [ gave
him fifty cents and told him to hand it
to you: let's see-yes, it was day before
yesterday. This was every cent [ had
oil l had arhea came herel / told
you wanted the, best accommodation
for my money: [ supposed all along
was having it, This bill, really sir, [
cannot-sorry You expect il"
At this stage Of proceedings, our host
of the Astor began to see his position,
and Cut Mr.. Slide short by telling him the
..oke was so well PLAYED off he would
give him his bill and fifty cents provided
he would call on Mr.. Jennings of the
City Hotel, and play the same. joke On
him.
My good sir, I will do anything for
you, you have been so very kind: any
thing you wish; but really, sir, [ cannot
do that: it would not be fair-Mr. Jen-
o'ngs gaze me fifty cents and told me to
come here"
John ?''
Eyes, SIR
Take this gentlemsns baggage from
No and order carriage, and take
him wherever he wishes to go-free.
The last we saw Of Mr.. Slide, he was
sliding up Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Oh! I Would Like to Marry.
A soNG.-sY G ". GOODWIN.

A soSG.-sY ". GOODWIN.
saw little maiden,
Of but teel or TWO,
Her cheeks were fair and rosy,
Her laughing eyes were blue:
i dainty littlefairy,
Not yet woman quite,
i modest rose-5ud opening,
And beamina with delight;
Said /, sweet lii lie lady,
Did'st ever have beau?
I'd like to kiss you dearly,
But it would scare you So
Bri ght flowers hoomed around her,
Fer it was joyous Spring,
A thousand birds were warbling,
And she did with them sing;
Oh : [ would like 20 marry,
If [ could only find
a pretty little dearie
Just suited to my mind.
| saw another, older
BY three sweet years than she;
Oh she was matchless. lovely.
Full bloomed maturity.
Her form was round and slender,
Her bosom snowy white,
Her hair in glossy ringlets.
Her eyes were sparkling bright,
Her dress was spotle5s muslin,
Arranged with incest care.
A wreath of glowing flowers
Encircled her dark hair;
Her voice was witching music.
That chained me while she talked
Her feet so small and pretty.
I wonder how she walked
Said she, I'd like to marry,
Ii l could only find
A pretty little dearie
Just suited to nay mind.
[ find that all would marry,
From maid to matron old
Oh, think it not all folly.
As you are often told;
s2W an ancient maiden
Of an uncertain age,
Bat she had almost fretted
Her hour on the stage;
Her brow was wrapped in wrinkles,
Her cheeks were plastered rcd,
Her teeth were few and broken,
Her hair had left her head
Here, then. thought [. is wisdom,
Her earthly dreams are flown;
For one she is contented
To live and die alone:
Said she. I'd like to marry,
IF [ could only find,
Oh, Lord just anybody
A man of any kind
TIL then I was cold A-heerted,
And ieered at married life;
Bat now, good-nature conquered,
| longed to have wife;
And so tne charmirg widow
Has now my hand and heart;
Her IN. ee dears and another
Give us handsome start;
And we are very happy.
Ny love is true and kind
Oh. yes, I've found dearie,
Just suited to my mind.
And now ye pretty maidens,
Young men and lovers true,
III tell you what I'm thinking
You all had better do:
| think you'd better mary.
1t YOU can only find
4 pretty little dearie
Just suited to your mind.
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MiGJIRE, Fashionable Hatter.

Worth ste Penn. ar. t1ro do0rS ba'ow / ! t.
"A Would inform his customers and thee=
I-Apublic that he has just opened vervS=g
large assortment of Spring and Summer HATS
and CAPS. Of the latest styles. to which he
would call their attention among which are,
SUPERIOR Molesln, Silk Cashmere and Slorch
HATS; Drab. Beaver. Brush and Pearl HATS:
Panama lie rhorn. Canton. Braid. German.
Sonnet. Palm Leaf and other STRAW HATS;
Children's Fancy do: Bows and Youths
HATS. of all styles and qualities Also Wool
and other Common HATS. All of which he
will sell at very low prices Those wishing 70
purchase anything in his line, will do well by
calling at MAGUIRE'S.
IN l3 PcnnSviyania avenue
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BE yaGEIgTAS

HiT, CAP, md FUR EST sBII KNENT,
Pcnnu. ayenHe, north site, 7Aear 1871 street.
WASHINGTON CITY.
ENVANS has now on hand one OF the hest Sc
II lected assortment Of HATS. CAPS. FURS.
GLOVES. and BONNETS. for Gentlemen La
dies, Youths, and Children ever offered for
sale in this city. Also, CANES UMBREL-
LAS, &c.
His stock is all new. and he has determine ed
to reduce his prices. Those now in want OF
any article IN his store can economic hv call
ING on EVANS.
mHr9 near i3 h street
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AVETUE HnNSE
G. w. kFEsENSEg tA 60.

~s w n he h44S2 IN GE Ss9a.
Late Of FfTncd's Hotel, Norfolk, Td.)
THIs HOTEL, finished at great expense,
L is furnished throughout in the latest and
best style. The rooms are large and air.
and every attention will be paid to the com
fort OF their guests. Families wishing board
can he accommodated at reasonable rates.
~ The charge for day boardcrs will be
-Four dollars per week.
ap LIFT
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COOPER 81 IsgcGEHAN,

PLUMBERS AND GAS-FITTERS,
Hot-Air and aot-Water Furnace Manufac-
turers,
HAVING removed to G street adjoining the
L / Bank of Washington, would respectfully
invite all persons wanting work in their line
to give them a call, as they intend to do work
in New York style and for New York prices
IL. D. COOPER is well known to the citizens
Of this city as being general builder, and as
being connected with the Fot-Water Furnaces
at the Observatory and Winder's Building,
previous to August. 1851, and Mr.. McGHAN is
a practical Plumber from New York.
Call and see US aD15
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E ~E-R NETF~

GJEF ECII'F NJ HNU FAUIt Tux !
Corner Of Penn. avenue md 14th street,
merit KidreU s Lnnrence's Drug Store.
CONSTANTLY for sale. at the Lowest cash
y prices. CONFECTInNARY. of all kinds
CAKES. Foreign FRUITS and NUTS. ICE
CREAM. 50 per gallon-families sunpled a.
the shortest notice TOYS and FANCY AR
TICLES at reduced prices
The public are respectfully informed that
all Cakes and Confectionery advertised as
above are made expressly for the establish
ment by the undersigned
NAV 2-7w j. q. WEAVER, Agent.
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NEW EEGAts sT0HE.

NEW CRsaAfg AT08E.
WILLIAM 0. DREW has just opened his
w new Store, corner Of 9th street and
louisiana avenue, and offers to the n,ablie q
good assortment of CIGARS, TOBACCO, and
SNUFF
Call and try for yourselves
ap 25-tf
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E. C. CARRTNGTON.


n ttVFisEt HEaI OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, Z
DRACTICES in all the Courts of the Dis
IL trict, and attends to the prosecution Of
Claims before Congress and the Executive De-
par tments.
20 Office, east wing Of The City Hall
feb II
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r. Il f,1%KFY

Attorney amd CoUnscileP-af-Flnw,
DRACTICES in the Courts of the District,
I and prosecutes claims of every descrip-
tion before the several Executive Departments
and before Congress
- Office on Louisiana avenue near Sixth
street, dec 80
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ETsa,E,s AFz ~. ssAgTsE

APEN4Ak ANU BUILD Z,
On MARYLAND Auenue, near Seuenth Street,
rs PREPARED to undertake any kind of
L BUILDING. REPAIRING attended to
with prOmptnesS. ap 21-6w
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G. l.. GIRAR OF.

Attorney and Couns~lEcr-ae-F,aw
PRACTICES in all the Courts Of the Dis
L trict and attends to the prosecution of
Claims before Congress and the Executive De-
partments.
street. iqn s.
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- RTTJ''

l.. +. BUTTS. =
TIN. SHEET IRON & COPPER SMITH.
Near he corner of eth and streets, Island.
- All orders punctua!ly attended to.
NAV 20-tf
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L'ght K d Gloves. Black Nett Mitts. &c.
4, sIr ~ doz. Bajou light colored Kid Gloves
IllfVIlf 10 do white do.
l4VII 10 doz. Black Nett Mitts
100 & Silk and Lisle Thread Gloves,
every quality.
Call and see WM R. RILEY,
corner Sth street, opposite the Market.
may Sim
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,STS,SDV

Jesse SISSON
CIGAR, SNUFF, AND TOBACCO STORE,
Corner of 7th st and Maryland avenue.
- Every variety and the best quality con-
stantly on hand. may 23-1W
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DAILY
EV ENING STAR.
PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON,
(EXCEPT SUNDAY,
On D street, between 18th and 18th streets.
By
JOSEF Fl 3. TATE.
TERMS OF SUBS sCR1pTI0N

Subscribers served by the Carriers at sia
cents a week, payable weekly. To mail sub.
scribers So so year s. for SIX months.
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Encouragement 70 2s~iosc Poa,ic talent !
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-04-06
Death of Ex-Gov. Johnson.

We learn from the True Delta that this
distinguished gentleman died at the Yeran-
dah Hotel, in New Orleans, en the 18th inst.
We copy the following from the True
DeLta -
We are deeply panied to hear that Isaac
johnson, Tx Governor Of the State. departed
this life about nine o'clock last evening at the
Yeandah Hotel, in this city where, we un-
derstand, be had been staying for the last three
weeks, under medical treatment. The de-
ceased citizen had attained to, we should think,
his fftieth year; but was still, up to a short
period preceding his demise, one Of the finest
looking men in the State, being tall, erect,
we'll formed and handsome.
The deceased had, during life, filed many
Offices Of honor, trust and distinction in the
State, among others, that Of District Judge Of
the Court Of Appeals. before the adoption Of
the Constitution, elected Governor. After
his retirement from the Gubernatorial Chair
he was appointed Attorney General. which
Office he held until the adoption Of the present
Constitution. At the time Of his death. he
was a candidate for the Office Of Associate
Judge Of the Supreme Court for the Third
Judicial District.
Governor johnson was not man Of brilt
liant parts, nor of unusual strength Of mind
but he possessed fair talents, a most etstima-
bic disposition, and feeling heart and was,
in all his private relations as father, hus-
hand, brother, friend, affectionate, generous
and devoted.
In West Feiciana, the parish in which he
was born, he was regarded rather as a relative
by its inhabitants than mere friend; and we
are sure his death will tall heavy upon bis old
neighbors, and upon all the people Of that
important district, with which, from childhood,
he had been 50 intimately and affectionately
identified. In this city, where very few per-
sons had any knowledge Of his being unwel,
the report Of his death coming, too, 50 unex-
pectedly, made the hearts Of hundreds sad
indeed, and shrouded in melancholy many a
face often, heretofore, radiated with gladness
By bis approach and kind y recognition. Ills
disease was Of the heart
A kind hearted man, faithful public ser
want, and true patriot has been taken from
among US; peace to his ashes, honor and re-
spcet to his memory.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-04-06

THE BASKET OF CHPs.-As sat by my
window this morning thinking what a plea
SAINT morning it 1t was after the rain Of the
day previous. many pretty child passed by,
dressed so cool, and looking SO happy. to take
a walk on the mall and look at the fountain
toss the clear water into 50 many pretty forms
-or, with hoop in hand, to run until weary
with pleasure in chasing it, then return to qui-
ct, happy homes, soft beds. and easy couches.
Just as was enjoying the picture. what
different sight met my view. Two little girls
and boy, only half-clad. their hands holding
on their heads great baskets Of chips, seeming
much too heavy for them to bear; their frail
bodies bent with the weight, for one little head
was covered with pretty curls which many
rich lady would give much to put on her
childs head
As they passed my window their bare feet
patting, my thoughts followed them nome.
perhaps to have a blow for thanks. or a poor
dinner cooked by these very chips perhaps
a drunken father or mother to send them to
an unblessed bed with curses.
Have my little friends thought Of the mis-.
cry Of the poor children, whom they so often
meet IN the street. and, | fear. sometimes treat
with contempt
| do not like to tell it. but once I saw a
very pretty boy pass me on the street. when
he met one Of these little boys with a large
basket Of chips on his head. The seemingly
pretty boy gave it a push as he passed, and
over it went
How rebuked this seeming young gen.
tleman
The poor fellow sat down on the.steps Of
house near by and looked at the pile as if he
had not courage to pick them up again, and a
tear stood in his eye whether he knew the
boy touched the basket | know not but the
seemingly pretty boy made that poor boys
lot in life more hard to bear, and caused tears
to flow from eyes too much accustomed to
weep.
My dear friends, you who have pleasant
homes, soft beds, plenty Of food and warm
clothing remember the poor, and when you
meet them, or if they call at your doors, treat
them kindly, and add not one pang to their
already hard lot.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-04-06

OPENING OF THE SoUrH AMERICAN SRI.
YER MrNEs.-It is stated that in consequence
Of the great scarcity Of silver coin in ths Uni-
ted States and England. arrangements on an
extensive scale have been made to recon-
mence work on the silver mines Of South
America, with the latest improved machine
ry; and the Boston Courier says from the
richness and inexhaustibility Of these sources
Of the precious metal, il would not be at all
surprising if in year or two, if not during
the coming season. silver in bars and coin
should begin to Be sent here in quantities or
amount, hardly inferior to the vast monthly
receipts Of gold now flowing from California
and Australia into the United States--Bal-
tlmoTe SHR
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-04-06

sEehrTAhr or srATE-wiLi.iAM LAFNkD NANCY.
New Workers, and politicians generally,
pre- familiar with the political life and career
pr this gentleman. Although his experience
as a member Of Legislative body has been
Merry limited the various executive Offices be
ias held, and the influence he has possessed,
Prom his political associations, have made him
man Of mark among the men Of his times.
Nh Marcy is a native Of Sturbridge, Worces-
u county. Massachusetts,, where he was born,
leeimber II, 1855; consequently lie is now
d the 9th year Of his age Having compile
i his academic course, he entered Brown
DIVERSITY, providence, Il. I'D where he
eTlduated in 1908. lie afterwards removed
b Troy. IN the State of New York, where
be studied and commenced the practice law
fad soon took a prominent part in politics as
Democrat. During the war with Great
BRITAIN he served as a volunteer IN the mill
larry defence Of the State. In 1916 he was
Ffpointcl Recorder of the city Of Troy but
..tierwards, taking part with Mr.. Van Buren
y opposing the administration OF Gov DE
Witt Clinton, he was removed from oihce
" the friends Of that Governor, in 1918.
When the anti Clintonians came into power,
Nlarcy received from Gov Yates the appoint
nent Of Adjutant-General, in 1921, and re-
enoVed 70 Albany, where be has since resided.
% the organization Of that potent and secret
ssociation. called the I" Albany Regency"
slr. Marcy became one Of the most trusty and
confidential members and advisers Of its head,
(lartin Van Buren. To bis connection with
the Regency" Mr.. Marcy doubtless owed
loss Of the good success which has generally
l'ended him as a political leader. In 1923
received from the Legislature the appoint
4 'snt Il, of State Comptroller, which Office be
Y ga ioF several years In 1929 be was ap-
An'sd ons Of TIE Associate Justices Of the
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-04-06
Frightening the Girls.

Away up in the northern part Of Vermont,
says the knickerbocker is a primitive sort
Of little village called The Centre -
Here, not long since, the rustic youth Of the
vicinity congregated for " dance !" and
dance they did" said our informant. with
an unction unknown to your city bellies and
beaux.'
One interesting young man, having i'm
bibed" rather too freely, became fatigued I"
in the course Of the evening, and wisely con-
cluded to retire" for a short rest.
A door ajar near the dance-hall, revealed
invitingly, glimpse Of a comfortable bed,
of which he took possession, with prospect
of an und:sturbed snooze."
Il so happened, howbeit, that this was the
ladies' Withdrawing room, and no sooner had
he closed his eyes, than pair Of blooming
damsels came in from the hail. and began adj
justing their dIsordered ringlets the dim light
Of the tallow candle not disclosing the tenent
Of the bed The girls had tongues (ike
most Of their sex,) which ran on in this
wise -
What a nice dance VIC are having =
Have you heard anybody say anything about
me Jane ?"
la. yes, Sally. Jim Brown says be
never see you look so handsome as you do
tonight Have you heard anybody say any
thing about me ~
About y0u why certain; heard Joe
Flint tell Sam jones that you was the pret-
tiest dressed girl in the ROOM
Whereupon the dear things chucklcd,
" fixed up = litte more, and made off to-
ward the ballroom. They had hardly
reached the door, when our halfconscious
friend raised himself upon his elbow. and
quito intelligibly, though slowly, enquired
3 Have you heard anybory sag angling
about NE. girIS2"
"Phansy their pheelins at that juncture
They fed with an explosive scream.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-04-06

after various services as n commander at
San Angel and other places, he returned home
on the restoration Of peace In 1S47, while
he was in Mexico, General Cushing was nomi-
mated By the democrats Of Massachusetts, as
their candidate for Governor This move.
Inent was owing to the part he had taken in
support Of the war, and was done without
consultation with him. II doubtless greatly
improved his position with the democratic
party in the State and nation; and the in
creased, though, Of course, unsuccessful vote
given to him, compared with the democratic
vote Of the previous year, was hattering to
General Cushing, and his friends who had
urged the nomination. In 1913, General
Cushing was a jealous laborer in behalf Of
the election Of General Cass, acting on all
occasions with the Union democrats, and
against the free soil party. Tn 1850, he was,
for the fifth time, elected a member of the
Legislature from Newburyport, and was az
tive in that body in opposing the coalition Of
the democrats with the free soil party, which
caused the election OF Charles Sumner to
the United States Senate In 1851, the Office
Of Attorney General of Massachusetts, was
offered to Gen. Gushing by Gov Boutwell,,
but he declined the honor. The legislature
Of 1852 having created an additional Justice
Of the Supreme Court. Gen. Gushing was ap-
pointed to the Office in May 1t is admitted
that lie has performed the duties Of his seat
on the bench with ability and integrity. and
as a judge, he has acquired an enyiable popu-
larity. In person, Gen. Gushing is tall and
slender, with dark complexion and pleasing
address Ills habits are Of the most active
and Industrious charaeter, and his friends
have great confidence that he will acquit
himself in the duties Of cabinet officer with
the same ability that he has shown in the
various other public stations he has occu-
pied.