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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-23

do HSO FOR NICE THREE STORY FRAME
DC.OeJU house in South Ninth street, Williams.
burg lot 25x1l56 So $50 may remain So 500 for three
story and basement brick house in Twenty first street.
near Eighth avenue has gas baths &c. lot 20xl06-a
large portion may remain Also, other property in New
York, Brooklyn and Williamsburg
BILLING & TUCKER $50 Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-23

YTN0 LEASE TO RESPONSIBLE PARTIES-A DESIRA.
bic property the side of Hudson street
ly opposite st. Johns park, very suitable for hotel
boarding house The houses three story, attic and
basement, CONNECTED inside) with tea room and bath
room, 46x40 Lots loo feet deep and the buildings could
easily be extended. For further particulars apply
JAMES PRICE, Office No 200 Hudson street
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-23

THOR SALOON EASY TERMS, A NEAT, COMMODIOUS
lie two story and basement house, in Twenty eighth
street the Ninth avenue-we and conveniently ar
ranged for two families. Inquire of J. F. VIII
IIAMS SON, real estate Office, 297 Ninth avenue.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-23

THO LET OR LEASE-A NEW FIVE STORY AND BASE
i ment house, suitable for hotel or boarding house
There forty eight rooms besides the story base
ment and vaults also three lots fronting Tenth
nue., and lot Thirteenth street, adjoining said
house also new four story hou,e No 500 West street
and three story house with white marble front on
Twenty third street also house the corner of Ninth
avenue and Thirty first street Inquire Of JAMES JACKS
house and land agent, GA Ninth avenue.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-23

D0ARD WANTED PERMANENTLY-FROM THE lST
I'D Of March, for a gentleman and wife, in a small ia
my, where the comforts Of a home be enjoyed: or
would rent furnished room without board if agree
able arrangement could be made Location down town.
or in Brooklyn Fulton ferry Address L. b. Herald
Office stating location and terms Reference given and
required.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-23

L'OR sAIE-3,OoO ACRES OF LAND, IN ONE TRACT.
box 2. l40 Post Office. -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-23

TITO LET-THIRD AND FOURTH FLOOR, ALSO GEL
lar, of house 270 Greenwich between Warren and
Murray streets suitable for the manufacturing of light
goods; possession given Immediately Inquire of WILL
LIAM A. ARCHER, on the premises.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-23

TTNO LET-FROM THE FIRST OF MAY NEXT, THREE
story brick house in West Fourteenth street, above
Seventh House % feet by So lot 103 feet deep
The houe will be put in good order for responsible
tenant inquire 81 East Twenty sixth street
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-23

ST. MARKS PLACE PROPERTY FOR SALE AT AUG
- TION.-COIE Chiffon will sell at the Merchants
Exchange, Monday February 2sth at IL O'clock that
valuable house and lot No 90 ST. Marks pace-37 feet
inches by ITO feet Sale positive and without
See auction sales.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-23

VITANTED-BY FAMILY OF THREE ADULTS,
w apartments in respectable house, below Broome
street preferred for which moderate rent will be paid
Possession taken first Of May. Address g. L., 1858 Post
Office for three DAYS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-23

L'OR SAIE-SEVERAL BEAUTIFUL VILLA SITES, ON
Il the banks of the Hudson, at Yonkers, commanding
magnificent views Of the river both north and south and
slope and covered with superb forest trees Also village
lots at Yonkers well situated tor residences places
Of business. Apply to A. j. BIEECKER. No broad st.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-23

TOR SALE-A COUNTRY RESIDENCE, IN THE VI
IL cinity Of New Haven consisting of large and con-
venen house in the best order arranged to make
pleasant accommodations for moderate sized family,
but has enough for several families for joint
summer residence. The barn, stable, and other out
buildings extensive The best spring water is brought
into the house. which is supplied with range copper
boiler furnace &c There sixty Of land mostly
under cultivation wood lot, valued at 81 OO0 an
chard Of more than 700 trees grated fruit and embracing
large variety Also, large strawberry bed, grapery,
rhubaTb and asparagus bed altogether very desirable
and beautiful place, and will be sold cheap More par
tculars application to
A. SARGENT No. Is Wall street
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-23

TTNO BE SOLD OR IET-A FINE HOUSE, SITUATED IN
IL South Third street. Williamsburg. five minutes walk
from either of the ferries For particulars inquire at
So Blocker street New York, in the store.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-23

L'OR SALE-ON HENRY STREET, NEXT TO CORNER
i of Harrison street, South Brooklyn, fne commo-
dious and well built three story brick house and lot
built in modern style, and furnished with gas and tx.
lures in three sto les Terms favorable Inquire Of
NELSON sHAURMAN, 100 Cherry street. New York; Of
EDWARD SHAURMAN builder, corner of Harrison and
Clinton streets, Brookyn
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-23

nOARD-A LADY AND GENTLEMAN OR TWO GEN
I'D tlemen, be accommodated with furnished
room and board. Location No. Union place.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-23

TITO WATCHMAKERS AND JEWEILERS-A RARE
i chance offers itself to person in the above
line who can command cash capital Of about s7oo.
TOM in good stand to be disposed of in consequence
of the being obliged to proceed to California APP
ply at 1856 Fulton street, Brooklyn.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-23

NOR SALE-A VERY FINE LARGE NEWFOUNDLAND
IL dog, very fine animal Apply to L. JACOBS, 1O2
Chatham street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-23


ATANHATTAN ENGINE CO. NO. VIII.-THE MEM
l bers of Manhattan Association hereby notified
that special meeting will be held this wednesday,
ming Feb 49, 1853 eight o'clock at the engine house.
No. 81 Ludlow street Punctua attendance is requested
STEPHEN LANE Jr., President.
RoBr. c. BROWN, Secretary.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-23

ITO IET-0NE OR TWO NEW THREE-S STORY BRICK
houses on Fifty eighth street, just east Of Third
rent $500 Also two dwellings Fourth
avenue, between Twenty.seventh and Twenty eighth
streets twelve rooms, with bath, bot and cold water
&c. rent $500. Two stores Fourth avenue, for
K1NsHIMER, $40 Fourth avenue, from to I p NJ.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-23

A MILLINERY STORE FOR SALE, IN THE MOST DE-
II srable part of the Eighth avenue for good cash
business. VIII be sold low for cash. and rented mode
rate. Also pressing machines and blocks &c. Address
G. A. c.. Herald Office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-23

DoARD.-A MARRIED COUPLE, AND ONE SINGLE
ID gentleman can be accommodated with rooms, at
No 50 East Twenty third street Also, whole floor TO
let with without board in Twenty fourth street
Fourth aenue.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-23

Nor sALE-A GOOD CHANCE FOR PERSON
making 800 to $3.50 monthly and can be greatly in.
creased will be sold for the above sum- Of ready cash.
the present owner cannot attend to it, Apply to c. B.
HOWES, SO Nassau street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-23

H Twenty first street, between Second and Third
avenues comprising two lots AS by 9S9 and four five
story buildings with Croton water every -four The
property rents for g. 800 price ST 500. Also pro-
Terty on Downing street, 25 by III two buildings,
81 0O0 Also house on Tenth street, $500 lot on
Twenty ninth street. between First and Second avenues
81, 700; Twenty fifth street, $4,000. Apply to
E. b KINSIIIMER. $40 Fourth avenue, 2 to z. N.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-23

ITO LEASE--A PAwNBRoKERs ESTABLISHMENT,
i now doing very large and extensive business, in
the most populated part Of the city. Disposed Of in
sequence Of the ihealth Of the proprietor. OPP
Iorunity is offered to persons wishing TO the
above business. note addressed to A. H., Broadway
Post Office with real and address will meet with
immediate attention.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-23

DoARD.-Two GENTLEMEN CAN BE PLEASANTLY
ID accommodated with partial board, and dinner on
Sundays in highly respectable family The house has
all the latest improvements, and several lines of stages
pass constantly it. The situation is in front of
most pleasant park. Apply at Is Abingdon place. Re-
ferences required.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-23

a willow LADY WlrHuUT CHILDREN, HAVING A
IA first class house in a delg htfui part OF Brooklyn
with furnace warm or cold baths, gas and within one
block of omnibus route can accommodate Few gen
temen with furnished rooms and board References
quired. Apply at the Boarding Exchange, 300 Broad
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-23

YTyO RENT UPPER PART OF THE FOUR STORY
dwelling house, No 10 City Hall Place, consisting o
seven Can be seen between and o'clock 2. N
Apply to A. J. DEI.ATOUR. 251s Wall street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-23

A PARTNER OR AGENT WANTED-ONE WHO HAS
IA frem So 900 to S. 900 in cash. for the sale Of
tented article the profits Of which certain from 80
to $50 per cent The whole control OF the financial and
sales department will be submitted the individual Cor
the city of New York Address T. A. b., Herald Office,
with name and residence.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-23

DOARD-A WIDOW LADY, LIVING RETIRED, IS DE-
Id srous of renting two furnished to a
lady and genean with full board for the lady the To-
cation is desirable and genteel down town, not far from
Broadway Address p. A., Herald office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-23

two doors east Of Broadway, in Thirty third street,
in good order Cottage houses % and 80 West Twenty first
street. few doors below Fifth The upper part OF
building 1O2 Broadway 2s feet front by "a feet deep
Apply to WALDEN PELI, 10 West Twenty first, or 100
Pearl streets,
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-02-01
ll,OOO FRUIT Trees.

THE subscriber has for sale very
l. choice assortment of FRUIT TREES
Of his own notwithstanding of
nineteen uarieties cf Prurh. of the best and
most popular kinds and some rev to this
part of the country. Also, five varieties Of
the Apricot-three varieties of the Plum
ard a few dwarf Pear and Dwarf Cherry.
Also Isabella and Catawby Grape, Currenis,
Raspberry. Roses. &c, &c. All the Itress
are warranted to be as represented. y
Peach trees at from IS to 80 cents each
Apricot from so 10 60 cents-Plum.
Pear and Cherry from 60 to so cents. BY
the thousand, liberal reduction will be
made
%Orders accompanied with the mon.
ey. promptly attended to and if the seiec-
ton of kinds be left to the subscriber, u
ludicious ard satisfactory assortment will
be sent. with directions for planting. Now
is the time TO- tlansplapiing Apply to
VIM G. YER PLANCK.
Care Henry 4 William G. Waller,
Surveyors and Civil Engineers,
Jan 10. lw. Baton Rouge, La.
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EDUCATION, &c.


A d0lph Sadlucki late professor Of
IA Modern Language and Literature at
the University OF Oxford, Miss, begs leave
respectfully to inform the public Of Bato..
Rouge and vicinity, that he will open OF.
the second Monday of Juruary 1853, Sc
lect French School. where ali the branches
Of a classic education will be taught in
French. For further particulars apply at
the residence of Prot. A. S. on Laurel stree,
between Third and Main.
kErERENCrs.
Rev. NJ. Woodbridge, r. r. r. Hatch.
p. 4. Walker, Mrs Read,
OXFORD MISS.
A. B. LongstIee'. J.. l.. d. President VI
The University Of Mississippi.
Prot. A. Bledsoe. a. VI. J. Conkay NJ. ID.
Prof. }. v addel.A VI. J. MiIlngton, N. b.
TULIP ARKANSAS.
Colonel J Alexander. A. NJ. President
ofthe Arkansas Military Institution.
Major A. Benton. Professor of Military
Tactics and Mathematics Jan 4-3mo.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-02-01

Office.
THE subscriber having Just returned from
l. New Orleans with new and com
plete stock of Jewelry, of the latest fashion,
begs leave TO inform the ladies and gentle
men. who may favour him with their pat
ronase. that having made arrangements
with direct importer, he is enabled to sell
as cheap as the cheapest; and warrants his
goods to be what he says. otherwise, he will
refund the money paid Please call and exa-
mine his stock before purchasing elsewhere.
sept coy. THEO. GOLDMAN.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-02-01
FOR SALE.

A VALUABLE lot Of ground, situated
"A in DIES rable part ofthe city Of Bato..
Rouge, upon which there is good dwelling
house, and all necessary out houses. and
also large store and warehouse. a good bu-
sness stand: said property will be sold OH
reasonable terms application is made soon.
For particulars, apply to Vim. s. Pike. OF
at the ShpIlffs office. sept Gait.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-02-01
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
lib yIBBERT respectfully informs his
LII numerous friends and patrons that he
has disposed OF his drug store, on Lafayette
street to Mr.. VILLAS BoGEL. recently
from New Orleans. He also takes great
pleasure in recommending him to the pub
lie as gentleman possessed Of every quail
iication for an accomplished and scientific
Apothecary.
November Goth 1852 dec II
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j, T. McCLELkND

NJ HOLESALE Il Retail Dealer in all
w kinds. Of Groceries and provisions. Sc
gars and Tobacco, Wines, Liquors. &c
Will be open at all hours, and spare no
pains to please customers. Every article
OF the best quality. and at the lowest cash
prices. J. ]. McCLELAND.
Church 81. Bet~ecn Fifth and Pen,ten-
kiorv-.A The Old Mand of Ffrdn0nJ kr,f..
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-02-01
Fresh Arrivals,

> 4 Barrels Fresh New Flour; 8 casks
CF sugar cpred Shoulders; 5 DO. sugur
cured Hams; bbls Tar; 20 Kegs South
Carolina Tar; 1000 lbs Fresh do Rice {:
Fre,i, Butter and Cheese and fresh herring
sept u. Fer sale hv J. PARRY & Co.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-02-01
DACUERREOTYPE MINIATURES.

DAGUEkkEUIlrE MlNlHFCkES.
T HAVE just returned from the wcst-and
i | am prepared for business. Now
whilst the opportunity offers. is the time to
secure picture.
Obtain the shadow ere the substance fades.
When our friends. relatives and sweet
hearts are with us. it would seem useless to
have likeness Of them, but the future may
separate us; AZ, death may take them a.
way forever, and then a correct and life
like resemblance Of them, is invaluable
have all the late styles OF cases, Gold
Enameled. Papier Mache. Pearls, &c Gold
Lockets. Pins and Bracelets.
"Pictures taken at 81
Rooms on Lafayette strcet-ovcr Dr.
Buffinston's Office, where the pubic is in
vited to call and examine specimens,
nov lay. A. WILSON.
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=. c. HUTCHINSON. G. C. MCwHoRTER
IL. G.. HUTCHINSON 4 Co.
LIVERY ST.AELE
X. c. HUTCHINSON.

Third Street, Baton Roage, La.
HAVE always OH hand and in good order,
III Carriages Cabs, Buggies, and saddle
horses, with which the public can be ac-
commodated on the most reasonable terms
Horses and Vehicles can be had at any
hour Of night or day at the old stand Of ].
Holt, janl5-v.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-02-01
Fresh Arrivals.

IN ADDITION to our former stock OF
L Provisions, we have received from St.
Louis per steamer L. u. Kennel.
10 oaks Bacon; so Kegs Lard;
IS bills. S: F. Fancy and extra Flour;
10 dozen brooms.
All of which will Ike sold to the trade,
worry low for Cash.
The attention of bakers is particularly
called to our supply of St. Louis Flour.
July Coy. S. NJ. HART Il Co.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-02-01
STOVES.

TNHE Subscribers have just received q
i. lot of Cooking and Parlor Stoves,
which they are selling at reasonable prices,
also few Crates and Fire Irons.
w for ',w Hall X PlPER.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-02-01

BEAL'S ARRIV AIS
For the past Week from Cincinnati.
% Barrels New Mess Pork
) do do do Beef
10 90 do do Leaf Lard
5 do do do Hominy
) III do Sour Crout
10 Firkins Dairy Buter-7O to IS Ibis
- DEM do do-5O Ibis each
% Kegs do do-2S HIS do
3 Barrels Choice Dried Beef,
- Boxes W. Il. Cheese.
* Kegs Spiced Pigs Feet,
10 10 PickleS--in Vinegar
- Bags Buckwheat-5O HIS each
80 Keys New Lard--From 81: Louis,
Us Bags Shel!ed Corn-FromW. Ba-
ton Rouge,
25 Sacks s; - Barrels do
From New Orleans
10 Boxes Cheese. 10 kegs Butter,
10 Kegs Pigs Feet
10 Boxes Star Candles.
IS Bags Coffee. - Barrels Whlskay,
. Casks Fine Brandy.
3 Cases Brandy Fruits.
9 Barrels Lard oil Z do Whale do
10000 Percussion Caps.
20 Boxes Fire Crackers.
Is Quarter Boxes Reasons.
81 Boxes Prunes
In additian to which he has large stock
Of previous arrival, and more coming in
every day. JOSHUA BEAL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-02-01
DAGUERREOTYPES.

BE Taken.
Do. WILLIAM dear, TO Wilson 20.
Aud for your likeness sit,
know it's time enough my der,
And Won have promised i;
But time is on the wing my love,
As Poets oft has sung.
And you'll be fading soon nay dear,
Soget it while You re young
Wilson's Office Lafayette Street.-The
lures taken in Cloudy weather as well as
Sunny weather.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-02-01
GEORGE A. PIKE. GEORGE p. RRIAaf
GEOGE A. PIKE & Co..
General Agents, Baton EeO,,.e

OSnSE0k lASSAtSs ASetsVEA kGOrTG.
We Will attend promptly to the collection
of all claims entrusted TO us. either AGAINST
the State. or individuals residing in the par.
ishes of East. or West Baton Rouge.
The libela! patronage we have met with,
as General Agents has not only enabled US
to increase our facilities for the transaction
of business, but also to Greatly REDUCE
our former rates of COMMISSION.
Our charge, for collecting claims against
the State, vii! now be as follows:
On sums under 500 2per cent.
do 500 and not over $780, l-2 pr Ct
do $3.50 and not over $500, 3D. per ct.
do $500 and not over $1,000 l-2 per Ct
do $1,000 do. do. $500, Id do.
do $500 do. do $1,000. Is do.
RATES OF ExcuASGE ON New ORLEANS
On sums from $40, to $3.50, l-2 pr. ct.
do. do. do. $3.50. 10 S 800. Ia do.
do. do do. $1,000, to $4,000, l-s do
IL Information given Gratis Address
letters post paid, to GKoRGl A. PIKE eco.
may sy. General AGENTS,
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-02-01

CHOICE WINES Il LIQUORIloO
gallons Of best best quality French Brandy; 1875
Brandy; 10. Casks Common do; so boxes
wines assorted; 10 barrels fine Old Rpctif-
ed Whiskev; so gallons Jamaca Rum; 50
gallons Holland Gin. Also, great variety
of fine liquors and cordials for sale BY
July 26-ly !. PARRY, Il Co.
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Timothy Fay, N. D.

HAS associated with him in practice his
brother DR.. Salmon Fay who has had more
than ten years practical experience in his
profession. Full and partial sets rf teeth
on plate can now have more attention at
prices that will please all. Calls for the
country will also have ptohpt attention.
Office oUcr the store y Mr.. QusSins, on
Lafayette street.
References-Hon. Geo. c. McWhorter,
Col. j. E. Layet, Hon NJ. G. Penn, Rev. }.
Woodbridge, DR.. F. " Hereford, Rev. Bish
on Polk, Professor J. L. Riddel.
NEw ORLEANS, June. is47.
~Dr. Fay, studied Dettistry III the city
of New York, and subsequently Graduated
in the Medical College Of Louisiana. He is
a gentleman of integrity and have no hes
itation in recommending him as all accom-
plished practical Dentist.
WARREN sTONE, MD.
June 10. IT, Professor of Surgery.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-02-01
Garden Seeds.

lust received from the Society OF Shak-
y ers, Pleasant Hill, Ky.,a large and fresh
supply OF garden seeds.
dee ~ JOHN c. LANOCE.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-02-01

CUNpRlES--20 dozen Shaker Brooms
~ 20 Tbs wrapping Irvine; 20 lbs Lamp
wick; = dozen camptine lamp weeks: ?
dozen camphine lamp globes: 10 dozen
lamp shades assorted; dozen table brushes:
6 sets table mats; hair, cloths dusting and
scrubbing brushes. feathers. drstors
July 26-v. J. PARRY g. co
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-02-01

From Cincinnati.
JUST Received per Steamer Granite
y State"
100 Boxes choice Star Candles,
50 Kegs Prime Leaf Lard.
80 Boxes . New Cheese
so Barrels Eytra Flour.
10 I" Leaf Lard
All or any portion of which viii be sold
to the trade at such prices and terms as
shall compete With the New Orleans mar
ket. Dec. 3lst - JOSHUA BEAL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-02-01

Copying Ink,
, DOZ ARNOLD'S fire COPYING Ink,
x Just received and for sale by
&c. LANOUE.
mayl4 6m. Post Office
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-08-11
Anecdote of a Fat Man

It isn't every day that we encounter sketch
SO amusing as the one snbjoined, and where all
parties seemed to enjoy the joke with so good
a relish. Let the reader peruse it for him
self:
Bridget" said lady in the city Of Goth
am, one morning, as she was accommodating
in her kitchen, "what quantity of soap grease
you have got here. We can get plenty Of
soap for it, and we must exchange it for some.
Watch for the fat man, and when he comes
along, tell him want to speak TO him."
+" Yes, num-" said Bridget.
All that morning, Bridget, between each
whisk of her dish-cloth, kept bright look out
of the kitchen window, and no moving creature
escaped her watchfnl gaze. At last her in
dustry seemed about to be rewarded, for down
the street came a large, portly gentleman,
hourishing a cane, and looking the very pic
ture Of good humOr. Sure, there's the fat
man now, thought Brdget-and when he was
in front Of the house, out she flew and III
formed him that her mistress wished 10 spake
to him.
Speak to me, my good girl" replied the
old gentleman.
Yes, sir, wants TO spake TO you, and says,
would you be good enough to walk in, sir"
This request, SO direct was not to be re-
fused SO in state of some wonderment, up
the steps went the gentleman, and up the
stairs went Bridget, and knocking at the mis-
tress's door, put her head in and exclaimed,
Fat gintIeman's in the parlor, num-
So saying, she Instantly withdrew to the lower
regions.
''s9n the parlor," thought the lady. "What
can it mean! Bridget must have blundered,"
but down to the parlor she west, and up rose
our fat friend. with his blandest smile and
most graceful bow"
Your servant informed me, madam, that
Won would like 10 speak TO meat your SER
vice, madam"
The mortified mistress saw the state of the
case Immediately, and smile wreathed itself
about her mouth in spite of herself as she said,
"Will You pardon the terrible blunder of a
raw Irish girl, my dear sir told her to call
in the Eat man to take away the soap grease,
when she saw him, and she has made a mis-
take, you see."
The jolly fat gentleman leaned backed in dis
chair, and laughed such heavy ha ! ha ha
as never comes from any of your lean gentry.
No apologies needed, madam" said he.
at is decidedly the best joke Of the season.
Ha! ha ha SO she took me for the soap
grease man, did she! 1t will keep me laugh
ing for month. Such good joke !"
And all up the street and round the corner
as he brought down his cane, every now and
then, and exclaimed, 'such joke"