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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-12-21
RICHMOND DAILY WHIG.

TERMS: Daily Paper, annu a. Weekly
always In advance Remittance, may oi te
Publishers all where evidence
letter In the Post Once containing money.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-12-21

ii AMPS, PHoSGENE GAS, BuRNirSG FLlID AND CAM
PhENE-The su6scTibcrs manufacturers dealers
Ia the above articles,
rest Asortnent Of spirit lamps be Unite. states
They would call special Patent StEfv Inyee
lamp which furnishes brilliant light Known
snd constucted the principle Davy safety Lamp
as u make explosion from accident impossible
TO any artificial light where the
Materials for light Of best quality always
market price. CHAs STARR ia a 90
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ANiN9 purchased VI. N. NACEs interest In ts concern Of
NACt WINSTON as uin sppesr from abovs adver-
useeu vii continue The Grocery Commission ard FORWARD
nE Business ~ e Old stand Carr and Peari streets
shall retain the services Of Naeeani d Paukey and
esPcctnly o the patronage Of the
he -e ooneern, prumising ny ed5rs
vel q that of The public generally.
noA Jos 2 WINSTON
tU Lynehburr yFgnian Finca.tle Dsuoer,t and yssy
NhETill please copy three times
SHP cARPESrTRs Avs AND ADLfs ior s,le by
- c. J. sINTON \ co,
adeg ssn u the Circular sas, ~ Main street.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-12-21

II ';si MNehiney Depot, IOs Pearl and so ~
country ' ""ih TIE best makers ia the
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-12-21

MAClliNERY AND MACHINE TOOLS
enSsRr MacArSs To6Ls and Wood.wt,h, street Ma
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Third t1as- Pa--fngpra
limited number Of tir class passengers taken from Phi
laiephia and Liverpool, and found u provisions
FROM Philadelphia Frpn Iiy,Tpol s4o
Cerheaes Of passage will be issued
sirous Of bringing out their friends
An experienced Surgeon will be on -arhs
Freight 81 shilnFs
Small drafts drawn "A sight On England and Ireland
for freight OF passage, apply TO SAMUEL SMITH
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.Lolt,.t " an a y. n sI,I,ht.

err BR CE RI UN
complete above Ploys Coultsrs CuvA
- ler iarro~s, Ae, A. always hapi su warranted n
,t.I vel or IA" sale. Also GuttI Iycl tanJ
adapted to deep wells and give satisfaction
Apl5-u '' So. hsio. ,'p rs',,, s.,ss',
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NSH VI bfLkG GATFS
AosbAr, Dec. lsth, lsss.
The House met at IL O'Clock
Prayer by the Rev'd. DR. HowK,I
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NOtut 10 TINBEH gEITEnS.- Proposals will be re-.
~ ceived at The c, Of the Richmond FreIertt sburg ana
Potomac Railroad Company or 600 stills or heavy iron a.
specified below.
white rost Oar feet inches onF not less han inches
diameter 80 thc smallest end 90 b. bartd pni smoothly
to dcs to BE- sS inches ht the end of The s
i b. clear of bad knots
calculated Co impair their iuraby ss
20 D. delivered either at c Depot Richmond the line 5f
the rad aud o. b. paccl b. he contractor convenient b
oadcd on hc cat o. b. usptd ~ The
ace.
se--u supcruteudtut q Road.
~ ANo INFECTED 500 Hes Peruptan Isuauo nov
- on the expected n a vi
dersd The article esry the season,
Piled VII peac their orders without delay
S be furnished ~ the regular of go from e
foc2Sl Ut0U "a wy
OsT or NlSLAID-A Negotiable Nrts iraUn by Acranier
~ Royset st6 months nom the 3tst dsy October iss
r fa lo psyshe 70 the order q hsvr
lost mssd, he hereby cautions the puis
agsins receiving the payment thereof dpped
The hndcr W D. rcUardcd % rc4uired LEAVING
The ohce - ne Richmond Fre Association. oslT- Jtf
- HRkINs FLOYD COUNTY BUrrFR for ,a~ nv
%h noll JOHN " GORDON SON.
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NrkM Nnmk IIrn IN.InAN,k tnMr,AA- lNsl-.,

Nui LIVES rWupui.ts# 10 other
Tor efo have hcu promptly paid Fisar ts p.rfi. nav
~ ded short en-, since fls company provides
Ay ior the WIDOW ani ORPHAN than any inr 90
pr NHfH priu,l, Arrytt. s,.rur r fs t.uef of tia
-ut witch ht generally been about flfy
wtch bear interest 0f 81. able annually
This vsy CRYNTFR 4 FtNp boz 1iI.t.n ~ thr POLICY
for farther information, ssI 10 lr As.uts uMt, 80 PES NJ
StrretHsquarr aboy, tir H.nts.
be.
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LOOMING GLASS AND PICTURE FRAMES
NJ. Gpso Manqfaeta,er No. IoI Canal street,
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:, :. NJ NIIF- VhI UI'rrnIIOns pc rtOrTnFd.
y. B.-Let no false d.lieaey prrveuLyuu but auuiy
either personally or b. letter.
skin Di-rh~e- speedily Cured
nsaran'" can be effected at se lowest prsm.m.
| -s'"-F EDNlS FARRAR

SSlohtGE Sro iGEI repaired 10 receive at ms I1u-
- her House the from thirty tc frty t.
els Of wheat Persons have their wEe4 stoi Sui
do well 20 make early application.
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w ONDthttL, YET EOSg THE LESS EFIyTYFTy
w are those ivory sUi solid pNGUEREEOTiPFS made nv
ihhtksI Counterfeit. faithful Iulni-
hAtr' YET el'ke Their" tWo-lok,
sy only need breath to enable them sIs praise their
solicited o. call NLtthurts
these and 'erfu productions They are nov made n
greatest d 1uy and perfection AL
moe, wasungon Richmond New York Petcrsturr NorfIE
LynchbuTE and
MtDALS-Mhht higher testimony o mertcan be the
superior excellence % works q:
exhibited side by side with the
The close % each exhibition written .u a nf ma
hr-htrT tuoFy for Whsehurt lie has
lh successful operation greater number of operatives
uaks orr perfect i crs, aud has been
ais IN ihis country and Europe for hs superior Daguereoyprs
thsn any other living This saying neycTtr
u irur Those Who uish b.
hed AZ small outlay either many rsabshmrn
aIels PaTts ~ 'he country His gallery in is
Cabinet.
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n . Gi Barcliy street. ~ "''>" "''Ss' NO
j. roIlOs co npo.,. rn.n wsa.- .el c.,.n
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-11-11

strangely misled presses Of the south, shall uit-
mately benz down and triumph over the latter,
we shall feel that the enemies Of the South
again under arms. reenforce, aud inygo-
rated, md that we shall hoYe to meet them
again front 10 front without the MD of our
old and valiant allies. A victory TINT would
crush the Van Buren faction, and rebuke the adj
minlstration for the encouragement il has given
them, would be worth more to the country, we
hesitate moi To say, than merely loeal triumph
of wings IN which such results were not inyoly-
we'd. Ii passes cur comprehension that any
Southern democrat should desire the success Of
the Van Buren, ticket-eyen though the Wash
in0ton Union declares il to be the administration
ticket
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-11-11

THE CASE OF Mrs. GAINEs.-The Wilmington
(Del.) Gazette mentions a rumor, that Mrs.
Games has come across old gentleman who
was present when her mother duly MARI
to her father, Daniel Clarke. The lack of proof
of this marriage, it will be remembered was the
cause of Mrs. Gaines losing her late suit. 1t is
further stated by the Gazette that upon the exist
ence of this evidence being made known to the
defendant in a suit now pending in the Louisiana
Courts, he became fully satisfied of her right to
recover, and therefore offered to purchase the
property at IA fair equivalent, which she has ac-
cepted-sinee which transaction Mrs. Gaines has
compromised with nearly all the possessors of
her fathers lands, for very large sum of money
IN the aggregate, the payment of which will soon
be secured to her.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-11-11
M{3 FALL. IMPORTATION
49, Or
CHINA, THENwARp
Fancy Arficlas
I'VE Subscriber offers to country Mere mn

VIE Subs :rlbcr offers 10 country NJ
l. ers in wani, his complete stnch If pes
Cnna, Table and Fancy Articles, of his .a ,'a'l Z
pprtation from the favoritc factorie. If n gq
F,ance, together with full new stock Of p as's
Cut Glass, in every variety, DC &r. The.
comprises. in part, the following:
DINNER SETS.-Gilt, decorated polIl
white French China; white grnnle apf lla,
ing, blue. purple, damascenp, plum, line. 7'
TEA SERNlCES--In sets OF 32 ID 50 IN
"a pieces, ranging in price from SO Ia slo6.
WATER PITCHERS, covered and pnr,.,.'.
and Ewers and Toilet sets. ''ea
RICH VASES, common ana decorated n.
common Eartherwnre, suitable 10, falIn.da '1
PLATED GOODS-Tea, desert md ,all. q
table and desert Forks; salt and mnstord saa.
k'n rings. mustard pots. butter knives and r,.,s.
TABLE CUTLERY-Ivory handle lpblo.s
&C. knives and forks in dozens comnon 10
BhlIANlA WARE-Caslors from the no.,.
10 ne best manufactured; spoons, ladies and N
id lamps. ~" '''
LOOKING GLASSES-Splendid gilt o,.
trnmes, Frenchplates. various sizes s6taLar
.'e or pier DO; mahogany frame, IN greatly y,f
GLASS WARE-Pnn and pressed cut
VINE pitchers, sal vers. bowls, preserve dishes DE-
> 'sE eiaSseS, SObIelS, champagne; "a
I'd lump. water hotties, butter plates, syrl, and
es cans salt cellars, castor bottles. pre- ,erye
Globes. t',s''"
AAMPs-The improved so ar humps af wl5.,
Sc''p'i Is the sole proprietor; purlor, hill and
"ai'a amps, IN ereut variety.
CHANDELIERS of 34.6s g. Lu.
"' si o.. reasonable terms; walters tea tray.
table mats. 10y zen and dinner sa,s
NIONE NARE--At (uc,.,...#
The subscr Der uffev. all the ,hnv. oo..l.
bic terms, and is satisfied thai n cnll rroa, ''
c''ants or persons emIlatinp hon.o.Ias,;
vince them that his stock is soi s,,.,,,,.',,, n
NY or variety. by any estahli ,h.ent in Tho S.,.
pf"iit and qlicl, sales is the mott. chi -,
! nov | is III Al. 49,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-11-11
WASHINGTON HoUsE-Arrivals

NuyFNRER 10
"A Norm Jas Phelps Jao c Moore, Annn,no,,o, -.
Nhertnrd Montgomery; W d Swinney Mo s Smith
son, Camrhel.; 7. F tzernH Ga II 7 Paris Cum.
hc' and, J II Robinson Bcforl: in, Z Paltesop Fn,,L
hni W w Matthews Cgrpphrl; Claytr Brlfnrd {:
NThnmas. RaHokc; Juo Francis NJ, + Frlncis
Mnnror; ID Il llunt, Pusv,ana; Tbs Puqh. Camp
bell; Sne II, Bed; Mr. Bslnp.Pei' J C Mayrs
Bedford; NJ LrfW ch, L br,p; Wm McGhe,.R W
Lowry Be # ri; I W Ha re. Mrs T W Harris Chnr-
l"'tei I " far.ev, Nelson; A II Kemp, Mrs Kemp
Roohncham; G Andrews Charlotte
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-11-11

gravated assaults committed by men on their
wives in Englandhas led one of the London Jour
nails to recommend new punishment for such of
fences as well a novel method of awarding it.
The proposition is to try all such assaults by a
jury of women, partly to obtain fairer verdict,
partly to cover the criminal with ridicue
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-11-11

EMIGRANrs FOR LIBEmA.-The clipper ship
Banshcc was to sail from Baltimore last Tuesday
for Liberia, She took l27 emigrants from Bal
timore, and will touch at Norfolk for les more,
and nine white missionaries. OF the emigrants
"a are from Maryland 30 from Kentucky and
Indiana from North Carolina, and i72 from Va.
They are well provided with things necessary
for settling inanew country.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-11-11
COMMERCIAL.
BALTIMORE MARKpD

The Hour market c'niinu"s 10 lie mi. "a,
snl-- of $3.50 Ibis II war Sf.a,i,o azb
N'lls all at % s7i-pnrt for future de H.. "
BEEF GATfLE -Thers were oiia,.5
day, 2200 head # Beeves-ls soIf,.. sl.
driven 10 Philadelphia mnd 300 left .,a. : 5.isr
I'd rom p 625 tn 3 rs on the ho,l -, Heai
and averaging 3 80 grts-. "a
iloes-Snles at the scales to day A..
SnsEP-Sa : at the'scalss to-day lr.. 10 e
gross, and not much dcmand--a .r. a, u q
ket. ~ IN We
SALES AT TIE CORN EXru.,a.
train hrmer. About 10 .0UO bust.l ~
aud most, s"d at 10 l47 for red ma 1
good 10 prime white. Some very cbo,,a I
ter.or lots 10 los below the aboy, fs,.
Coz About 1900 Lushel. fl; r,..1..
at G3 a 65e 70, old whit: new ia "a -, aqat
yellow 63 a Csc Nothing 1un, in old Pia
RYr-Wrqaote PA. nj 92c, Md as3
oArs--sah's of Nd. ut ~ al; "a qs ~
ftouR-sales of $50 bbl, Cih MI. ar
ard street at S6,S71. a ~
Whisky in hhds. 29c and lbls 30 a.,
time. ea
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-11-11

A New CONSUL TO LIMA.-The Washington
Star states that the appointment of American
Consul to Lima, declined not long since by
Judge j. Smith of California, late of Fauquer
county, Va, has been bestowed ON James W.
Green, Esq, of Alexandria, Va.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-11-11

The iIQuoR LAW IN NERMoNT.-The new de-
mocratic Governor of Vermont, in his inaugural
address, takes strong grounds against the Liquor
tMaine) Law, intmatng that the Legislature
transcribed its powers in enoctng it, and that it
is tyrannieal and imperative, as we'll as in some
respects unconstitutional
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-11-11

Gen. Cass has again been plunged into aAlc-
ton by the sudden death of a tavorite grand
daughter.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-11-11

Ole Bulls Concert in Washington on Monday
night was brilliant affair. The President and
other distinguished individuals were present.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-11-11

TIE TRAGEDY AT LOUISVILLE Further Par
tieuiarS.-Prof. Butler Principal of the High
school, at Louisville, it has been announced by
telegraph was shot by Mat. +. Ward oldest son
of r. J. Ward, on Wednesday morning last, and
died that night The Courier says of the lament
able transaction:
ale went to the High School accompanied by
two of his brothers. Robert Ward, youth of six
teen, and William Ward, smaller boy,and call
ed for Mr.. VIM. II. G. Butler, one of the teachers.
few words passed between them, when Mr..
Ward pulled ont pistol and shot Mr.. Butler
down. The bill penetrated his left breast, over
the heart, and he fell 10 the floor, oxelaiming in
his agony, II am kied-oh my poor wife and
child" Ward then dropped his pistol, and, ac-
eompanied by his brothers, retreated from the
school room.
"Mr. Butler able torse from the floor, and
left the room, assisted by some boys; but when
in the street, he fell again. and was carried home
The ball could not be extracted, and he bled in-
wardly Mr.. Butler had corrected Vim. Ward
one of his pupils, the day previous for telling a
fasehood, which led to the tragic affair.
'Robcrt Ward, who accompanied his brother
drew Bowie-knfe, and when Prof. Strges, the
other teacher in the school, advanced to the assist
ance of Mr.. Butlerhe made such demonstrations
that the Professor retreatod and made his escape
out of "a window. The scholars in the schoo-room
also scattered in all directions by the display
of such warlike instruments in their midst
"Mr NJ. +. Ward and Robert j. Ward Ir.,
were promptly arrested and logged in jail, and as
the affair will undergo judicial investigation, we
forbflr narrating the particulars.
MIR. Butler one of the best and most inof-
fensve men in the world, and we can appreciate
the anguish of his friends at his being so untimely
cut off, and in such manner. The affair is gene
rally regarded as Of the most atrocious an unpro-
yoked character sand when it became known, the
deepest Indignation prevailed throughout the city
The Ward family is one of the weathiest and most
prominent in Kentucky"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-11-11
Flour.

AM now grinding superior article 81
n and Extra SUI crime Flour Nv custolnen
prbiic will phase call and secure supply
oct 10 dts H. s LANGHW
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MORE & GALLAGHhp
Ridge Road and Coates ST.. Phil,

IRON FOUNDERS and Manufacture
M ROUGliT aud Gust Iron Railines and
W OF Ornamental and Architectural hol
Iron Rulings for public and p ivate Grounds
Seitees, Chairs. Tables &c.
Particular attention rnid TO the enclosure
Lots
Mare 4 Gallugher's Book of Original D.,
List OF Prices sent to persons wishing to ma
tion. IT,,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-11-11

The election in Mississippi took place last Tues
dnN.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-11-11

Yankee Sullivan has been delivered over to the
authorities of Massachusetts for trial Morris
sey is thought to have escaped to Europe
Senator Shields is said to be lying dangerously
i'll in New York
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-11-11
LATEST ALHs ii .hn aiils.
Additional California News.

We have but little from California in addition to
that given by telegraph.
The death ofcapt. Knight, agent OF the faeihe
Mail Steamship Company Is announced -,
The fire at Sonora was greatly osef.est,,a''"
the entire loss would not exceed s:3OO,0OO
CALIFORNIA MARKETS.
The sales of Flour during the fortnight have
been II 900 bbls. Gallego and liaxall brands are
quoted at Sl}aSl5.
Sales Of Mess Pork have been made at s2o'ahd
clear at S2S Hams bring Is cts. Lard Is doii
and sells in kegs at II cts Cheese has been soid
at II cts. Whskey is quoted at 80 cts.
The newly appointed Minister of Finance IN
the Sandwich Islands is Elisha W. Alien Great
excitement has been caused there by a move 10
wards annexation to the United States.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-11-11
Wanted.
M1A REV AIsD-Ranawa
NOT CE

4 CREE & McC uANAHAN will occupy 1
u r"olns o. their store until the front is 4
Entrance down the alley between Me,sr'.
ilojlins' ind their Store House. oct ; ds1
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-11-11
THEVERYLATESTN NEWS,

Il scr1ber has just received by express yer
lot OF New Mouslins and other goods, To which,
call the attention of the trade. All in want
bargains will do well to call and examine for In,
A. G. LEWIS,
ate cid stand If B. H. Lecis ii
Exchange square, Lynclb
nov 7-disif
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-11-11

~ OIACE Having purchased the iniev'
" ii. Wash, in the firm of Eames g. Wa
continue TO uanufactur, TOBACCO MOUI1
descriptions which will be warrented 10 eluaI O.
in the State. Also, TOBACCO BOXES Of all
lions made 10 order ut the lowest prices, and
best terms
am alone authori red to use the name OF e
Wash in closing the business of the lorme
i"g Sts CURTIS EAl
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1853-08-26

discharge Of fire arms that greeted them carrying
death to many of their number, commenced a fq-
rios attack on the door with their hatchets.
The settlers continued to pour a CALLING fire on
the savages but after some time break was
made through the heavy oak door, sufficient to
admit the body of man, when savage leaped
through. lie was scarcely inside the church
when his head was cleft by an axe in the hand of
Mr. Pierson.
The Indians now poured through the apper-
ture, and, although they met with desperate
resistance, were fast accumulating inside the
door. The door was unbarred By those who had
reached the inside, and al rushed in eager for
blood. But they were opposed by men fighting
for their loved ones and homes.
The settlers no longer used rifles but resortod
to their knives, and the manner in which they
We're used showed that it was no new weapon in
their hands.
But it was evident that this unequal contest
could not last much longer. Although none Of
the settlers had as yet been killed, scarcely one
but was severely wounded. The savages out
numbered them two to one. Seeing the despe-
rate state of things, Jenny Birch seized a toma-
hawk which had been thrown down, and rushed
into the thickest Of the fight, and for moment
that tomahawll was suspended in the air and
when it descended it carried messenger of death
to a bloody savage whose tomahawk was pending
over her fathers head.
This was seen by the savages, and for mo-
ment hostiIIties were suspended, and squaw
squaw burst simultaneously from the lips OF
each one.
At this moment shout proceeded from the
creek, and Edwin Pierson sprang to the rescue
with his brave followers. Ondega caught sight OF
Jenny as she stood with bloody tomahavB still
in her hand, and with a fiendish whoop and up
lifted tomahawk, he sprang towards her to strike
the deadly blow. \ rifle shot sped through the
air, from the unerring rife of Edwin Pierson, and
Ondega was stretched lileless on the floor. His
followers, now without leader, were easily con-
quered.
Wewiil not attempt to describe the happy scene
which followed. Husbands clasped wives and
children otheir breasts, the goodpastor although
severely wounded in the conflict, knelt down and
offered up thanks to God for their deliyerance.-
Jenny hadswoonedf from over excitement, and was
in the arms ofEdwin Pierson, who at length sue
ceeded in restoring her to consciousness.
The wounded were kindly cared for, and in time
recovered. Ondega received a decent burial, as
did the rest of his followers who had been
killed.
There in the centre ofthat little village, in the
year 1898, stood an old time worn church. 1t still
stood as a monument to the bravery of the early
settlers.
That noble looking man, with the beautiful Y0-
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1853-08-26

tile to his gourd. Nothing Ike making sure Of
/ things when you are going into crowd! }h
hats safe anyhow" But he only put the hat on
the top OF his head, for il was entirely too small
/ to go on.
What's the matter, Parllor!' inquired one Of
the party. as the.attorney attempted to pull on
the hat.
.. Oh, uothngt" responded Parker, again look
ing into the hat. nothing-its all right, Of
course: &. Asa Parker, Attorney at Law, Con-
cord, New Hampshire Certainly, / kls'g It
must be my hat" And again he attempted TO
pull the hat on.
ThepeFEy aronrd aolld ilty sepi,ress iaugls er
at The comical motions OF the embarrassed law
yer, but he did not appear to notice it, and in
dustIiously cndcayored to make the hat fit some
how. In a state Of most absolute bewildcrlncnt
he at length turned to one Of the party, and pre-
scnting the hat, desired him to tell what name
was IN it. The man read g. Asa Parker, Attor-
ncy at Law, Concord, New Hampshire
" All right-of course exclaimed Parker,
again attempting to pull on the hat, only to his
still greater bewildounent.
" VIII you have the kindness to tell me who
am 2" said he, still more perpIexed.
&. Certainly, said the man addressed: 81. YOU
are Asa Parker, Attorney at Law. Concord. New
Hampshire"
''0foourse, said P. Darn it, knew it,
And he made one more trial at the hat
It would be very difficult to say whether Mr..
Parker knew himselffrom a ..hole in the ground''
about this juncture. IIeIoolcd again into thehat
and read the inscription, and thcn at his friends
who still preserved straight faces. and finally