davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-05
CITY ENGINEERS OFFICE,
OCTOBER 1sT, 1855. )
PROPOSALS will be received at this of. |

tJROPOSALS VIII be received at this Of
Il fee until II O'Clock. NJ, on TUESDAY, the 18th
inst. for the erection of verandah each side of
the upper vegetable market. and the East side of
the lower market; also, for inserting sash, glazed
with the best American glass, in each of the archi
volts of the markets
The estimate for the yerandahs and sash for the upper
hiAAet IS co, LIZ W
The same tor the lower l490 90
A plan OF the WORK be seen, and all necessary
information relating TO it obtained, by application
the undersigned.
1t is important that perEons bidding for the above
work, should specify the time which it will be COM
menced and when completed
The individual to whom the contract is awarded
will be required to give approved security for its
prompt and faithful eXecGtou-the contract to be
signed within ten days after the date of the award
the work will be considered abandoned and relief
No bids will be considered which exceed the esti-
mates.
TO CURRIERS'.
Proposals viii also be received at the same time
and place, above stated and subject to the
guations and restrictions fer the curbng and corners
required on the following streets. viz:
On Grace street, from Esd 18th street. 2540 lineal
feet; on goth street, between Broad and Grace sts
$50 lineal feet Sd street, from Byrd TO Franklin
street 1880 uea feet; and I'D street, from Frank
In Cary steet 1920 lineal feet. The estimate for
the curling has been made at 40 per neal foot
and no bid beyond that price will be considered. A
specifications and also sample of the curbing
CURED can be seen by application to the undersigned
oc It'd w GILL, City Engineer
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-05
CTOCKs FOR SALE BY j. BROWN,

SIOCkS EOh BALE BY j. BROWN,
~ JR., STOCK BROKER.
State 6 per cent. Registered Bonds, Is, 16 and q
years 10 run.
Bonds of Companies guaranteed by the State, %,
n and so years 70 run.
City of Petersburg Coupon Bonds, fifteen wears to
run
Virginia Central Railroad Mortgage Coupon Bonds
IS years TO run, payable in New York or Richmond.
Virginia and Tennessee Railroad Mortgage Bonds
Coupons, payable ia New York.
James River and Kanawha Stock
Richmond Fire Association Stock.
sc 2S-MWkFw
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-05
IMMENSE SUCCEss-OyER ONE

IMMENSE SUCCESS.-OVER ONE
Il THOUSAND PICTURES IN TWO MONTHS
The great success that has rewarded the subscriber
since the establishment Of his Gallery IN Richmond
renders it necessary that he should thank the ladies
and gentlemen of the city for their kind
and assure them that effort shall be sparsd 10 Ic
rt continuance OF it He would respectfully inf5fm
them that be Is prepared TO take Pictures by the new
FLESH TINT process, or STEREoSC0PIC or in
style Of art desired st the best arranged Gallery
10 Virginia, ever The store OF James Woodhonse
Richmond.
JOHN MURRAY 8
oc4 Sign Of the Red Flag. Easle Square.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-05
GALE OF REAL ESTATE IN THE

GALE OF REAL ESTATE IN THE
~ CITY OF RICHMOND--In obedience to de-
cree of the Circuit Court of the city of Richmond,
pronounced the I'd July 1885, in the cases of Wat
son Fletcher. and Fletcher Watson, the under
signed, the Commissioner therein named. will pre-
coed, on SATURDAY, the 18th day of October, 1858,
at O'Clock, r. NJ, TO expose TO sale, at public
HOUSE and LOT in the proeesdipes in sad cases
mentioned, situated on 18th street, LITTLE below
franklin street. and opposite to the Exchange Hotel
the purchase money cash, one-third payable in six.
and the remaining third in nine months from the day
of sale-the purchaser to give bonds with good
N.Y. OF negotiable notes, with approved endorser
for the deferred payments which to bear interest
from the day of sale, and the title to be retained
til the purchase money be paid, aud conveyance d.
rected by the Court. ROBT. c. STANARD,
&C ibid Commissioner.
Richmond Whis cnuv
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-05
AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.
BIZ JAMES n. TAYLOR.
HOUSES AND LOTS AND VACANT

u JAMES "a. A11 LOA-
HOUSES AND LOTS AND VACANT
IL LOTS IN FULTON AT PUBLIC AUCTION.
--0u WEDNESDAY, IIth inst. commencing At IL
O'Clock, NJ viii be Sold two new Frame Houses
and Lots In the town of Fulton the south side OF
State street These houses are now rented TO good
tenants 20 per cent on their value and viii always
be IN demand The Lots front 30 feet each and run
back i1of feet to an alley 10 feet vide.
After, which will be sold, about 10 Lots near the
above, and well situated for Improvement.
Terms-One third cash; balance, six and twelve
months with interest and title retained.
sc 80 las ri TAYLOR Auct
FORTY LOTS ADDTTIONAL.-Im
medistey after the sale Of the above property will
be sold. 40 situated in Fulton on some Of the
principal streets and being for the most part well
adapted for building sites
TERMs-One-third cash; balance at 8, 6 and mos.
with interest," and title TO be retained until payment
in full. - = $50.
oc5 JAS NJ TAYLOR Anefr
VALUABLE LOT ON ROCKETS
STREET AT AUCTION.-After the sale in
Fulton, VIII be sold ON the premises, that valuable
LOT on Rockets street. opposite Haskins L Libby's
and adjoining the residence of Mrs Null, being the
same lot on which the bowling alley now stands
fronting z feet and running back &C feet. s
TERMs-One-slrd cash; balance at and months
with interest, aud title withheld.
oc5 JAS NJ TAYLOR Auctr
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-05
u.
r. soule LEFT last evening for Madrid

The EUROPEAN TRoUBLEs.-It is said that Gu
ropean letter received in Washington from relia-
bic authority, states that France Is treating with
Sweden, and Denmark for IAN alliance, offensive
and defensive, against Russia, in the event Of
France becoming involved in war on the Turkish
question. Russia is also endeavoring 10 form an
alliance with the same powers. The people of
Sweden and Denmark arc in favor of the alliance
with France, bat the governments viii endeavorto
maintain strict neutrality. If forced TO take
position they will side with France and Turkey.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-05
BY TOLER & COOK.
ON SATURDAY, the 9Th OCTOBER

" next at u O'clock ~, win be sold the high
est bidder at Public Auction on the premises if fair
If the fair day thereafter, at The same
hour, small FARM, lying in the county of Henrico
tanning AZ acres, and adjoining the lands Of MI Van.
deventer and others. This Farm has on it comfort.
able framed Dwelling, Blacksn'iths Shop Apple Or
ehard &C. Possession to be given the first of JAM
uary next. Terms made known on the day of sale
SPOTSWOOD FORD
sc 80 TOLER COOK, Auctrs
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-05
MOST BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY

MOST BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY
III SEAT, II MILES WEST OF THE CITY,
NEAR THE PLANK.ROAD, FOR SALE AT AUC-
TION.-The beautiful Estate, owned by Mems Prave
containing $50 acres will be sold auction on the
premises, ON TUESDAY, the 1Ith October, 1858. if
fair if not the fair day. commencing 81 o'clock
P. NJ. The FARM will be divided into three parcels
according to plan and survey now being made. The
mansion is new, and sufficient for the
of large famy-besides which, there are the usual
out building such servants houses, barn. stable,
&C.
Persons DESTROYS of purchasing an elegant and re-
tired country seat invited to view this before the
day of sale.
The terms which will be accommodating, will be
made known on the day of sale.
sea GOD0IN APPERSON, Aucts.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-05
VALUABLE LOT ON WALL ST.
AR ANKIIN sTREET EQP

VALUABLE LOT ON WALL ST,
Y NEAR FRANKLIN STREET. FOR SALE AT
AUCTTON.-Wi1 be Sold on FRIDAY afternoon,
the 7th day of October at S o'clock, lot of LAND
on the east side of 18th or Wall street, north of
Franklin street, and near the jail of Mr.. George W.
Atksson This lot has front of 80 feet and extends
back to Shockoe creek and is valuable etker To-
cation for negro Jail, store house. or private resi-
dence.
Terms -One-third cash; balance at and 6 mos
till last note is paid.
sc g GODDIN APPEASON.
Immediately after the sale of the property above
viii be sold three SMALL LOTS, fronting Or the
south side of Ross street continued, east Of Mayo
street, short distance south of the Unversalist
Church. These lots approachable from Wall and
Mayo streets, and enjoy extensive view Of the
lower part of the city, river and country.
Terms: Same as above.
GODDIN APPERsON,
Aurts
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-05
AUCTION sALEs
THIS DAY.
By A. MOTT 4 co.

By A. MOTT co.
DRY GOODS AT AUCTTON.--PE-
- HEMPTORY sALE-On "WEDNESDAY. the
Pm rs. commencing e 10 o'clock we win ss e
GOODS, HOSIERY, ke., &c. consisting IN psrf Z
follows: - =
zoo dozen Gotten Hose, $50 do wors.ed d..
It's yards Cambria Muslin Is &
l5o Wosleu Hoods, 5eernh Satin Vest Patterns,
lao dozen Linen Cambria HsIdkerchiefs
leo yards black Satin vestins
Together with large lot Of Mrslins, AlpaccSz
Cashmeres white and red Fianneix &c.
sale positive and without the least reserve
Terms cash
oc4 A. MOTT co. Auess.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-05

ITO THE l. A DIE ST ALL AND
Il WINTER FASHIONS.-The fashions for the
season have been received and now opening at the
store Of MRS. c. PHILIP, to which she respectfully
asks OF her customers and the public generally cali
oc 4-2w
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-05
Ac BEAUTIFUL BUILDING LOTS

1c BEAUTIFUL BUILDING LOTS
HI IN SYNDEY AT AUCTION.-Will be sold
On FRIDAY the It'll of October, precisely at o'cPk
FORTY SIX beautiful building LOTS in the town of
Sydney. These Lots handsomely located and the
ground very rich. On of the above Lots, there is
house, and in the yard well of fine water.
The crop of CORN-say so or 100 barrels-together
with the FODDER, &c, will also be sold standing on
the ground. Any person wishing to see plat of the
Lots, can do so by calling at my Office.
Terms LIBERAL and made known on the day of sale.
Sc so JOHN r. ID. PAYNE. Auctr
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-05

DICOT'S LUSTRAL HAIR TONIC
i This matchless Beautifer of the Hair is one of
the best preparations for improving, Strengthening
its falling out and impars TO it silky glossiness and
fine fragrance. Price Is cent?.
Z. J. PICOT co.
Drup
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-05
ENCOURAGE VIRGINIA IMPORT

&C., at HENRY iii MANS,
No. 9s, Main Street. Richmond. Va.
Double barrel English Guns, warranted, for $40 90
' s. Stub and Twist, war
ranted, Is 90
Twist. warranted. Is 60
The latest and best improved Pateu. Gun 40 90
Steel Wad Cutters each 25
80 Wads in box, for I9
Powder Flasks, 81
Bowie Knives, from 81 TO 90
500 600 Percussion Caps Warranted 20 IL box,)
10 cents per thousand
100000 Auti-corrosive Percussion Caps, (Starkey's
best,) at sig cents for go
Shot Pouches, Belts of every kind at all prices,
Colts Revolvers, Aliens Pistols, and general assort-
ment of sporting articles too numerous mention.
order, for $50 90
Cole Levers IS jewels, % co
i3 carat Gold Levers, IS jewels warranted for
u months, Is co
Gold English Levers, from SIS TO 200 60
Gold Chains, from y TO 80 90
Gold Fob Chains, from 10 to 80 90
Colo Pencil cases, from Is cts. TO 10 go
Silver Watches, regulated, at 60
And general variety Of Silver Table and Tea
SPOONS, JEWELRY of every description. Fancy
Goods. sc. &c. HENRY HYMAN,
Direct Importer of Guns, and the only Importer of
Gold Watches, &c.
Don't forget that it is at No. S., Main st. Sc so
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-05

BLACK TEA-2U0 packages, excellent
- quality, landing and iar sale By
oc5 DAVENPORT, ALLEN L co.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-05

A DMINISTRA T OR'S SALE OF
IA HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNI-
TURE HORSE AND ROCKAWAY AT
AUCTION-Wiil be sold, ON TUESDAY, the 4th of
October, at the residence of the late Dr. Robert Bat
ler late Treasurer of Virginia, the north of
Grace and Jefferson streets, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ a
large and valuable parcel of Household and Kitchen
gether with fine family HORSE and ROCKAWAY.
Terms at sale. OTTILIA BUTLER,
se2 % Admx of Robt Butler, decd.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-05

VALUABLE HOUSE AND LOT ON
JACKSON STREET, FOR SALE AT AUG
TION-Will be sold. on MONDAY, the 10th day Of
October, 1858, upon the premises. commencing at Al
O'Clock, the valuable BRICK TENEMENT, on the
south line of jackson street, in the occupancy of
Mrs Rebecca Baker. The house is in excellent re-
pair and has every convenience for genteel family.
Terms One-third cash, balance at and two
years. for bonds notes. bearing interest secured BY
q trust deed GODDIN T. APPERSON,
A,rcfc
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-05
pROAD ROCK RACE S-Wil com

- inence the second TUESDAY in October,
1885, and continue ( ur.ta A..
FIRST DAY-fUESDAf ltth.-Sweeps akesf7r
three year old colts and filleys mile heats. 800
entrance half foreit-three subscribers and closed
/. Capt John Belcher names DR.. CabelFs bay fl
ley by Herald, dam imported.
3 Mr.. Jas. Taliey names oh. flley by Herald, dam
Betsy White.
3. c. 4 N. Green. name grey horse Granite bv
PoiyGore. dam Andrewetfa.
SECOND DAY-WEDN ID Y.-Prop.ietor's
Purse, $50, two mile heats, free for all ages,
SECOND RAcE-SAmE DAY.-A fine set of Doable
Harness for Buggy; mile out, free fer Saddle
horses only so entrance.
THIRD AY-THURSDAY.-Jockey Club Purse,
-Four Mile Heats, $780, with inside stake of $3.50,
in which Capt. John Belcher names Red Eye, and c.
Il N Green name Lawson.
FOURTH DAY-FRIDAY.-A Post Stake, $3.50
entrance, half forfeit mile heats; two more to
make & race-now two subscribers. This stake will
close the 29th inst, up to which time any can
subscribe by addressing the unde rsigned.
Edtd C. & Y GREEN. ProprietOrs.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-05

FOR RENTING very desirable and
II pleasantly located HOUSES in rear of nay brick
yard. One of the houses contains seven or eight
rooms, large and airy, and well adapted for Beard
ing-House. For further particulars enquire Of the
subscriber. whs msy be found between the hours Of
md O'Clock, a NJ, every morning, at the yard, or
OF MIR. j. A. Blunt who be seen az the sane
place, q. any hour during the day
Possession Of one of The houses can be obtained
immediateiy-apd of the other the LIST day of No
veHber, 1853. JHO. d. QUARLES
&C 2-IW@
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-05

BROKEN GLASS, CHINA d EARTH
II ENWARE, of every description can now be
mended by following the directions, which will be
found around esch bottle of the LIQUID SOLDER"
which is most valuable cement for either house or
hotelkeepers. Country merchants supplied ibe
raj terms For sale by r. r. DUVAL BRO.
Sc so Druggists 1893 Bank Square.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-05

NOTICE.-My Store viii be CLOSED
~ Mondsy and Tuesday, the Sd and 4th instant
Those having work finished will please bring it in
Tuesday Evening, after dark, or Wednesday Morn
ing. ABRAHAM LEVY
oc s No. 50 Main ST.. opposite CITY Hotel,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-05
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
WANTS.

No selerraphic dispatches were received iast
night
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-05
VIRGINIA CENTRAL RAILROAD

Y SUMNER ARRANGEMENT.-vis to the
Springs may expect more comfort by this routef THAN
ever before; and if the cost of measis considered no
other offers lower fare. The road is open to the
base of the Blue Ridge, and the rails being laid
between Waynesborough and Staunton, it will be in
operation this
The Stage line is under the management of J. L.
Heiskel, SO well known the public.
Cars leave Richmond daily at 81 A. NJ, and the
Western terminus of the Railroad at III A. NJ
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-05
Of j, y. HEIskELL, Agenf,
TRI.WFEKIY CONNEGTION'

TRI-WEEkLI CONNECTION.
To Lynohburg, Mondays, Wednesdays and FRIDAYS
going up fare. ....................S45 30
Servants travelling without their masters, must
leave pass with the Ticket Agent and also shew
another to the Conductor.
An extra charge will be made if passengers do net
obtain tickets. z. H. GILL,
SuPt Transportation.
"a Washington passengers may go by the Junction
and reach that city il "a hours from Staunton taking
the night train Of the Richmond Fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroad Company.
lie II E. H. GILL. Sup,t
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-05

ENOR SALE, negro WOMAN and
Il Hill ID, to remain in or near the city. The
woman is first rate cook, washer and ironer %
years old. Apply to L. P. Ellis or to
oc 4--2t& s. N. DAVIS
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-05

I IQUOR CASES-Handsomely furnish
Il ed with bottles, Glasses, &c One cast just re-
ceived and for sale by
sc4 r. M. ZIMMERMAN
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-05

CTAIR r Cd S.-A full assortment of
~ round, oval and hollow STAIR RODS. of all
lengths and widths just to hand per schr Henrico,
and for sale by C. J. SINTON l. CO.,
sc 80 Sign of the Circular Saw, I'll Main st.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-05

ROA r ID IN G-MRS. COLEMAN, on
~ Grace, between 7th and 9Th streets, has several
spacious and very desirable ROOMS, two of them on
the first floor unoccupied, suitable for families or
students. She ean also accommodate several DAY
BOARDERS. &C 4-et+
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-05

MsCLUNGis EXTRA FLQUR.--This
Ia superior article for sale By j. J. FRY.
Or
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-05

CTEAMER BELVIDERE-FOR BAL
~ TIMORE AND PHILADELPHIA-The BEL
VIDERE, Capt Clifford, will receive freight to-day,
II O'clock for the above places and up the hour
of o'clock, P. NJ, Tuesday, 4th inst.
oc3-2t LUDLAM WATSON.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-03-17

BAROMETER AND STORM PoINTER-A cor
respondent in the Scientific American gives
The following:
Put two drachms Of pure niire and half
a drachm of choloride of ammonia, reduced
TO powder, into two ounces Of pure alcohol,
and place this mixture ia glass tube, Of
about len inches long and proporlionale diam
eter, the upper extremity Of which must be
covered with a piece Of skin or bladder,
pierced with small holes. IT the weather is
to be fine, the solid matter remains at The bot
tom Of the tube, and he alcohol is as transpa-
rent as usual. Ii rain is TO fall in short
time, some Of the solid PARTICLES rise and fall
10 the alcohol, which becomes thick and
troubled. When Storm tempest, or even n
squa is about 10 come on, all The solid mat
Iers rise from The bottom Of the tube, and
form crust on the surface OF the alcohol,
which appears in a state of fermentation
These appearances take place tweniy-four
hours before the tempest ensues and the
point of the horizon frSm which il is to blow,
is indicated by The particles gathering most
on the side Of The tube opposite TO that part
whence the wind is 10 come.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-03-17
From the New York Mirror.
The Mouth of the Mississippi,

The approach TO the city Of New Orleans
by the Mississippi River, is novel if not in
Ieresting. AT the Balize, where the waters
Of the River aud the Gull mingIe, some l2O
miles below The city. are often found large
fleet of vessels sticking in the mud aud at
ter waiting all night for pilot, vessels are
two or three hours in getting over, or rather
through the mud into the channel.
The iogs here are so dense, arising from
IIe difference in temperature of the meeting
waters, that il is frequently impossible TO see
the buoys, half the ships length ahead
And this double difficulty Of fog and mud is
the great bar to the ocean commerce of New
Orleans. A New York gentleman on board
informed me that lie had a vessel .reighted
with cotton last year delayed sirty daps HtAthe
BaIize but in the meantime his cotton adj
vanced (while his ship stood stilI) SO that the
seeming misfortune added over Ave thousand
dollars 10 his profits on the cargo. Ia enter
ing New Orleans two classes Of pilots are re-
quired; one to put The vessel over the bar,
and another to navigate the River. The lat
ter, TO keep himself familiar with The con-
slanlly changing currents, must needs 60 uP
one day and down the next.
The scenery upon the banks, u rather The
basins Of the Father Of Waters, Is disrnaIly y
Hat aud nonolonous. The surface OF the
river is higher than the land upon its bdr-
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-03-17
NO. 49,.


ing down the avenue, and attended by Tom,
with Juno and Pelo bounding and frisking
for JOY, Miss Espeth Gordon, provided with
the letter, turned her head and waved an
adieu to Scrope Hall; and as the little cnvaI-
cade receGed 10 the distance, again the same
clear wild laugh foaIed past OH the morning
breeze.
1t was not very long after these events,
when Mrs. Scrope, who had never ceased to
lament the loss of Mr.. Whitehead's fortune.
even going the length of upbraiJing Sam
for having been TOO premature in rejecting
the young lady, was informed BY her elder
son 10 person, of his approaching marriage
with Miss Elspeth Gordon. Mrs. Scrope
was of course delighted 10 hear that The mon
ey, after all, was not going out Of the family
but concluded her remarks by saying: well
Frank, I'm sure wish you JOY of Yolr bar.
gain; forty Thousand pounds is MOI TO be
sneezed at, as told Sam. However, you
have finc health and spirits, and may be able
to manage her; bur mind, shan't be 10 The
least astonlshed TO hear that your bride has
horsewhpped you before the honeymoon is
over'
'NeveT mind, mother cried Frank, gaily
laughing; if she horsewhips me I'll fog her
soundy, ] promise you. hope you'll come
and see us soon, and bring Sam with you.-
III promise that Ellie shall behave herself.
To Mrs. Scrope's dying day, she never
could comprehend BY what means her son
Frank Eardy had wrought so wonderful n
change in his wife; and even Sam, who al
ways remained a bachelor, was heard to de-
clare, that if he could meet with an exact
counterpart OF Franks wife, he too would
marry.
But who could guess said Sam, that
malrinony would transform q mud woman
in odious green spectacles and srgar-lout
cap, into a mild, pretty, kind creature, who
never laughs at fellow because he's got 4
cold or a face ache 2
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-03-17
An Extraordinary Memory.

John Franklin was a native Of Canaan
Litchfeld county, Conn. An instance of his
remarkable memory, when lad Of seventeen,
will show that he was no ordinary boy
Having accompanied the family to the place
of worship, the Westinghouse being only in
closed, but neither ceileG nor plastered, the
beams and raflers were all exposed to view
John saw that his austere father sat through
the sermon with great uneasiness, but could
GOT divine the cause. On returning home,
John,' said his father, it is my duty TO give
you severe ihrashing, Common in old times)
and you will have It presently, SO prepare
yourselfP
But you will not whip me, father, without
telling Inc what for.
No, cerlainly; your conduct at meeting,
sir, is the canse. Instead of attending TO the
sermon, you were all the time gaping about, as
is you were counting the beams and raflers of
the meeling-hOuse.'
We'll, father, can you repeat the sermon =
Sermon no. had az much as could do TO
watch yonr inattcnton.'
If Ill tell yon all the minister said, yos
won't whip met
No, John, no but that is impossible
YOnng Franklin Immediately named the
text and taking up the discourse, went through
every head Of it with surprising accuracy.
Upon my word,' said The delighted parent,
should not have thought it,
And now, father said John, i can tell
you exactly how many beams and rafters there
are in the meeting house. Miners History Of
Wyoming.