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rOsEPH A. G'sCHWEND, PROFESSOR OF
d MUSIC, respectfully informs the citisens Of
Washin gton and vicinity that he has established
himself in this oty, ana 10 prepared TO give les.
sons on the Piano, Guitar, and in Singing.
Orders left at Mr.. Thompson . Daguerrean Gal.
iery, or ut the Music and Fancy store of Mr.. John
r. Ellis, will be promptly attended to.
Terms-Twelve Dollars per quarter. rt5
Mar Is ..
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Having sold out my entire Business to
Mr.. C. s. WHirrLEsEY, and gone In his employ
cheerfully recommend him to my friends and
cuetomt re- for their patronage for whatever they
may wish in bis line Of business; knowing what
promptly attended to and of the very bes, material
s.s.f - A. HATCH, IN.
July 13-eod2w
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NJ OTICE.--We take this method of notifying
IN our patrons that, ~ usual, their respective
accounts will be drawn of and presented on or
about the 25th instant for settlement and II IL con
fdently hoped that all may consider themselves
earnestly but respectfully called upon to make
prompt response. HOOE, BROTHER = W.
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MARRIED,

In Cincinnati, Ohio, on the 18th instant, by til
Rev. HORACE BUSHNELL, J. THOMAS McDUl
FIE, of Washington, D. G., to Miss MARY 4
PRICE, only daughter Of General REEs E. PRIcl
of the former place. ~ 4
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WORCESTERSHIRE GOODS, such a

1OUSE-FURNISHING GOODS, such as
IL American and English Knives and Forks,
(Which took the premium at the late Fair,) fine
plated dining and dish Forks, Table and Tea
Spoons, (premium,) Albatta Tea and Table
Spoons, Carvers and Forks, Steels, Butter Knives,
SC; Brass and Plated Candlesicks, Family
Grindstones, Tea Trays, Hand Walters, Tea and
Dinner Bells, Coffee Mile, Shovels and Tongs,
and Iroas, Flat Irons. Fenders, Curtain Bands
and Pins. Dusting Brushes, Sweeping Brushes,
Sleeves, Pots, Ovens and Lids, Tea Kettles,
&C., SC, such as are to be found in well-regu
lated Hardware Store, at as sa7F
E. WHEELER'S,
KS Opposite Browns Hotel.
July 9-1meod News and Star. 8gfy
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TOILET ARTICLES, So. sas.fsss-ssa
T UBIN'S PERFUMERY, OK. Marrow Pomade,
IL superior Cologne. Bay Rum. Toilet Soaps. In
delible Ink, Hair Dye, Lily White, Hair and Tooth
Brushes in great variety. :kea.rs 49, ai5s5i
Sleeve Protectors for Ladies' Dresses. for sale
low for cash at LAMMOND'S,
ST. vi, Seventh street, second door below E.
July l3-eod3t s4 IN @ frf
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THE undersigned would respectfully inform the
i citizens of Washington and its vicinity that
he is now prepared to have put up these superior
Rods, with Glass Insulators, in safe and durable
manner. Those in want will please leave their
names with the subscriber, as several gentlemen
have been imposed on by some who put up an in
ferior article and call it Spratt's. 81, .ars
Recollect. the genuine Points and Rods can be
obtained only from the duly authorised agent for
the District of Columbia, between d aud 9th
streets, Pennsylvania avenue. af
July 6-2w C. w. HEYDON, Agent
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DIED.

At his residence, in the Catawba, in Mecklen-
burg county, North Carolina, on Tuesday, the
l4t6 ultimo, ROBERT DAVIDSON, esq, in
the 85th year of his age. sltasa
On the l4th instant, near Beltsville, Prince
Georges county, Maryland, BENEDICT BRA
SHEAR, aged IS years. sl eaa
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"A CARD.-With pleasure inform my friends
n and customers that am once more enabled to
attend to business.
return my sincere thanks to them for their
during my sickness, and shall endea-
vor to continue the same by renewed exertion.
would also respectfully inform those who have
accounts with me that shall render them a. soon
AZ possible and feel confident that all will prompt
ly attend to them Immediately.
C. r. BYRNE.
July I2-3tTuTh&Sat
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a. FOR RENT-Two third story rooms Of
2iU the new building at the corner of 9Th and
u streets, near Pennsylvania avenue and the Cen
tire Market. One is 20 by IS feet, the other 10 by
80 feet. oE rElle Ftf4tni { a3I.
Inquire at the Republic Office, opposite.
Univ 7-6k .t7t ~ gI.. Iu JI.Tl7a ft8t .JIIlffi
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NEW TA1NV AMI O1A DTO1kNe -"---
TINE UNDERSIGNED, C.. 8. WHlrrLEsEY. has
l. opened store on the east side of Seventh
street. between Louisiana avenue and ID street, for
the sale of Paints, Oil, Window Glass, Bruahes.
Lamps. Camphene, sc. Having purchased the
entire stock for cash, great Inducements will be
offered to those desiring goods ia my line.
All goods delivered free of charge in any part
of the city. NJ. s.,rf5
G. S. WHITTLEEEY.
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Collectors Once. JuIy 3,1s53.

Collectors OMec, July 13,'1s53.
NOTICE TO TAx-PAYERs.-Deduc N
IN for Prompt Payment.-Notice is hereby
given that the Taxes for the year 1853 due,
and payable at this Offices and that deduction of
ten per cent. is allowed by law for the current
year, If paid on or before the 3lst OF August en-
suing. r. J. ROCHE, 4
July l6-eOtdf ~ Collector.
I1OR RENT.-Two fine large front Bed Rooms
Il and Parlor, comfortably fur ishsd. on Penn
sylvania avenue, near Browns Hotel. Best Of
references required. Rent low. Inquire at
T. BASTIANELLI b CO. g,
July 1915 Under Browns Hotel.
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No. Lectures to tho Young.-Rev. Mason
NoBLi il delivering course OF Lectures to the
Young, at Island Hall. on Sabbath evenings. Sub
iect to morrow evening: "The Importance OF
Fixed Principles OF Action" Lecture to COM
mence at 8 O'Clock. Service at ii q. M, and 9
o. m, every Sunday. ate'2 July l6
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METROPOLITAN RAILROAD.

TT having been duly certified to the Commit
i sioners Of the Metropolitan Railroad, at their
meeting the 9Th Of July, 1858, that the amount
of stock required by the charter for the organizes
ton of the Company has been subscribed, the said
Commissioners, pursuant to the provisions of the
act Incorporating said Company, HEREBY GIVE
NOTICE to the subscribers for said stock to meet in
person or by proxy at the Union Hotel, in George
town, D. c., on Thursday, the 2s,h of July instant,
between the hours of IL m. and p. M, for the
purpose of electing twelve Directors to manage
the affairs of said Company.
$50 JOHN W. MAURY.
VIM. w. CORCORAN, 4F
VIM. w. SEATON,
DAVID ENGLISH,
.esagr.., .t.. FRANCIS DODGE,
.,fs FERDINAND w. RISQUE,
.r OF the District of Columbia.
ag CHARLES E. TRAIL,
rH- JACOB M KUNKEL,
"a, MEREDITH DAVIS, rrnt
aas Of Frederick county.
MraE ROBERT II. DADE, -r#
WIN. LINGAN GATHER,
FRANCIS e. CHOPPER,
45s.fs .r- Of Montgomery county.
DANIEL WElsEL, s, aa
s.a1--r.. se4 JAMES WASON, 3
ELIAS DAVIS,
July 7-eot2Sth s of Washington county.
The National Intelligencer, the Union, and the
Republic, Washington; the Advocate, Georgetown,
d. C.; and the Baltimore Sun, Baltimore, will
please insert the above advertisement tnree times
u
VILE, Montgomery county; the Herald, Citizen,
and the Examiner, Frederick; the Catoctin wing,
Mddetown; the Odd Fellow. Boonsbolo'; and the
Herald and Torchght, the Hageratown Mail, the
News, and the Peoples Own, Hagerstown, will
respectiveIv insert the same once week until the
2Sth of July.
DAR.IRON, STEEL AND NAILS, TIN,
ID Lead Pipe, Sheet Lead, Bar Lead, and Tin
Zinc; American and English Sheet Iron. Bellows,
Anvils. Unriuht. Parallel and Chain Vices, and
other goods 81 this description, which will be sold
cheap. Il. WnhrLEn,
Corner 7th and B streets, near the lanai.
July 9-1m News ana otar.J
H. M. DREW, MERCHANT TAILOR,
1th Street ov,no.ito the Office OF the National
Intelligence,
IIAS on hand large and choice assortment OF
III Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vestings' 10 winch ne
garments executed with promptness, in manner
to please, and at moderate rates.
July 6-2w .s.L
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Later from Port an Prince.

PHILADELPHIA, July l5.-The barque Charles
E. Lex arrived here to-day with advices from Port
au Prince to July LIST.
The country was quiet and business extremely
dull. 69 VI
The importations from the United States were
larger than ever before known within the memory
Of the oldest merchants, Fish would scarcely
bring the duties paid on them. Pork, flour, and
butter were selling at less than the invoice prices.
Coffee and logwood were scarce. Coffee on board
brought 81 SO per 100 pounds. Logwood $80 per
1000 pounds. Doubloons 1910. In other mat
tiers there was no particular movement. The
abundant supply of products for the United States
will tend to keep down prices for some time to
come.
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Markets

New YoRK, July l5.-Flour is frlner; sales of
$3.50 bbls. at rs Us 49, for State and Western,
and SIS IL IS 81 for Southern. Wheat-Sales
of 10000 bushels at IL 49, for Western white.
Corn Sales of IS 900 bushels at So cts for mixed,
and 70 cents for yellow. ", .ti S,.
BALrrMonE, July 15.-Sales to-day of 700 bar
rels -four at "a 81 a "a 87s.
Grain quiet and unchanged. N.as
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ID RlCkLAYERS.-Wa Immediately on
I'D Extension OF United States Capitol, Washing
ton, thirty Brickayers-wages 81 25. To good
workmen steady employment will be given.
M. g. MEIGS,
Captain of Engineers,
In charge of Extension U. g. Capitol
July l5-dtf and Washington Aqueduct.
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Arrival of the Daniel Webster.
New York, July 15.-The steamer Daniel
Webster from San Juan July 6, arrived to-day
The Prometheus left the same day for New Or
leans.
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METROPOLIS REFRACTORY, Hah
av enue, between jackson
Hall and the United States Hotel.

Hall and the United States Hotel.
TINE PROPRIETOR respectfully announces "a
i his friends and the public that he will be IN
regular receipt of choice Norfolk Oysters pei
steamer Ooeola, Captain Mitchell, who IL again
upon the route. Turtle, Clam. and other Soups
Beeksteaks. Chops, 6of.ctabs. Woodcock, and al
the choice eating of tho season, to be had every
day. GEORGE HENDLEf.
July 8 a.-N-- VI II p -l---I--
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TINE undersigned beg leave to announce thai
i they have removed their WINE b LIQUOR
STORE to Is Dock street, two doors east of their
former establishment, where they will be glad to
receive the veits of their friends and Patrons ia
whom they offer the attraction of Stock not Sur
passed for purity, variety, and excellence by any
establishment in the United States. .plani 4
THOMAS H. JACOBS & CO.,
July6 a5d1f Is Dock street, Philadelphia.
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LIBRARY OF ConGnEss, July Z, 1885,.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that the Ii
IN brary of Congress will be closed on Thurs
day, the 2lst instant, and will not again be
opened until Tue sday, the 23d OF August.
lie If JOHN s. MEEHAN, Librarian.
July 8-2aw2w ,efn ~ #st sg.t
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WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD.
nm l

--- VF0kM0 FWh N FOHIOWBv
Leave daily, except Sunday, at and a. M,
81 and p. IN. ttAB
On Sunday at Ga. m. and p. M
The train at p. m IL Express, and stops only
at Annapolis Junction and Relay, the others at all
way stations. flE4
Trains at a. m. and s. p. m. connect with An
napolis. 49,
Trains at a. IN and s p. m. connect with the
West.
Trains at 6 and 8 q. m. and 5p. m. connect
with the East. h
Fare from Washington to Baltimore. ....$l %
Do do do do and return l 81
Do do do Annapolis $3.50. 26
DO do do sfn do and return ! 81
Tho round trip tickets must in all cases be pro
cured at the office, and are good for the day upon
which they are issued.
July 16 Agent
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WILL be offered to-day At II O'Clock. to ell my
w friends and customers. STEAKS, SOUP
&C., from some of the finest TURTLE that have
been seen in this city. desire To merit the favor
Of tho citizens and strangers in Washin xton haa
induced me TO spare no pains expense TO obtain
the best OF everything that to be had for the table
and those who favor me with their patronage will
surely be satisfied. II
Families and parties can be served at sny hour
Of the day with TURTLE SOUP, STEAKS, OYS-
TIERS, CLANS, CRABS; in fact. every delcacy oil
the season, at the usual rates. s.- ess
w. F. BENTER,
Washington Hall Restaurant,
Corner 9th street and Penn. avenue.
July l5-3t .,ntrn
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MISUNDERSTANDING the fine improvements
in the neighborhood of the railroad station, we
notice that Mr.. John Foy is building hotel, ia
front on New Jersey avenue, and to be located
oper Tiber creek. Workmen are now engaged in
springing heavy arch, and constructing massive
foundations on it's margin, for the superstructure.
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VIRGINIA LAND SCRIP WANTED.
THE undersigned will pay the highest marke
l. rates for Virginia Land Scrip and Land War
rants. G,f EVANS FAINT
July 6--d&w3m Opposite the Treasury.
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o. FOR RENT-House No. Union Row, +
Uiil street. 1t has gas throughout and q cistern
Of water in the yard, and the whole premises i in
first rate order. Apply at Republic office, Ninth
street. e egs -4.,8E aayt1t July6,
VXTILLARD's HOTEL, NEW YORK, Ne.
w 800 Broadway, and DOT Twelfth street, 10
now open for the accommodation Of the public.
The house is new, and 10 fitted up with all the
modern Improvements, and il furnished in supe
rior manner. The proprietor, formerly of viii
see any of his former friends, also all those OF the
travelling public who may favor him with call.
Ed WILLARD.
New YoRK, May II Juno 15--2mif
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Aw NOTICE.-SiDNEY 8. BAXTER, late
IL Attorney General Of Virginia. has removed
to Washington to practice law. tH
He will practice in the Supreme Court of the
United States, the courts of the District Of Column
bia, and attend to any professional business con-
fded to him. +It.H
Office in Morrson's new building, on II street,
east of Pennsylvania avenue.
Keferences: Hon ]. J Allen, Hon. VIM. Daniel,
Hon. Richard Moncuie e, Hon. q. B. Samucls, Hon.
George H. Lea, of the court OF Appeals Of virginia;
TO the Judges of the circuit courts OF virginia. and
to the Senators and members OF Congress from
Vii ginia. June ll-lri-wom
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VIRGINIA LAND SCRIP.

8ajg VIRGINIA LAND SCRIP. 3h a@l
TTNHE UNDERSIGNE having had some twenty
i years. acquaintance with Virginia Military
Land Claims, and with the Revolutionary records
at Richmond, will attend to the revision Of such
claims here, un der the act of 3lst August, 1852;
and will also purchase and sell Land Warrants
and Land Scrip. elL t.-Il
go fi htf e VESPASIAN ELLIS, ~
July 7--d1mif Irving Hotel.
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CARDINAL BEpINI, who recently sojourned sew
eral days in the District of Columbia, left this
city on Thursday, on his way to Brazil, he being
the Popc's Nuncio to tho court Of that country.
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HACKNEY CoAcHEs.-As an evidence of dull
times in this branch of business, just now, a gem
tleman scarcely step out of either the Ma
tional or Brown hotel, without being Immediate
ly surrounded by dozen or more hackmen, each
holding up his whip and earnestly proffering his
services. -,gf.,,s.g -,- 4, ", ts......- 4
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CHOCOLATE. COCOA. AND BROMA.
VIZ BAKER & CO.'S american and Vanilla
w. Premium Chocolates, Cocoa, and Broma,
to which first premiums have been awarded by the
chief Institutes and Fairs of the Union, are for
sale by all the principal Grocers in the United
States, and by their agents.
HussEY & MURRAY, New York; GIANT h
TwELLs, Philadelphia: THOMAS v. BRuNpias,
Baltimore; KENNEL Il DUpLsy, Cincinnati, Ohio;
and s. H. HOWELL, Georgetown, ID. G. g
T WALTER BAKER & CO.,
April 5-d1y - Dorchester, Mass.
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IMPOHTANT TO HOUSE-KEEPEH6.
New Family Grocery. Wholesale d Retail.
T>HE SUBSCRIBER has leased for term of
i years the well-known Grocery Stand on the
corner Of Seventh and streets, formerly occupied
by Mr.. John H. johnson; and, having remodelled
and fitted it up handsomely, is prepared to offer
an extensive and well. selected stock of choice
Family Groceries, embracing almost every article
of necessity and luxury, which he is determined to
sc1l, either Wholesale or retail, upon good terms
as any house in the city. He respectfully asks an
examination of his stock.
Goods cent promptly, and free OF charge, to any
part of the city. E. P. MILLER,
ts Corner e aud Seventh streets,
Nav 26-if Washington, D. C..
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OYsTERsi OYSTERSI OYsTERSI
Post Omco Restaurant, corner 9TH & Il SITS.
A RRANGEMENTS have been made to have on
n hand constant supply of FRESH NORFOLK
and CHESAPEAKE OYSTERS, which will be kept
in ice, and served to the public who may call, in
any desired manner.
A Free Lunch every day at II O'Clock.
July 6-2w JOSHUA GIBSON. Z
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METROPOLITAN MECHANICS INsTrTuTE.-Th
Committee on Exhibitions have been directed t
report the necessary measures with a view to
second annual exhibition. The Committee OF
Instruction were likewise requested to report upo
the same subject '4 no a.-I
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-01-11

"a A correspondent of the Florence
Gala. Gazette is rather strong in his express
sions Of disapprobation of those who are in
favor of the dissolution of the Union. He
says:
GA man of that character could not get
a meals victuals or bed to sleep on at my
house. My dogs should not bark at him.
If l was to catch buzzard eating the car
cass of disunionist, l would shoot it.
They are the last of all creation fit for
nothing but to be winked at by negroes,
kicked at by mules, gored by bulls, and
butted by rams
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-01-11
DAILY EVENING STAR.
THE WICKED GHOST.

One night while doing in my chair,
started at sound,
Which seemed to issue from beneath,
The cellar under ground.
listened, aad voice broke in
Upon the solemn night,
Which made the perspiratioh start,
And hair stand up with fright.
"Alas!" it said, I" I am the ghost
Ofone long dead and buried,
And now below have to'roast.
And am by demons worried"
"Poor ghost" quoth we, "what was your crime
That you are thus tormented,
What sins in life did you c,mmit,
And die Of unrepented?"
"Ah' mel" replied the spirit damned,
My breath is birthstone vapor,
Because in life didn't pay
You for your spicy paper"
Just then our Rooster raised his voice
IN honor of the morning,
And homeward went the wicked ghost
Let Patrons" all take warning!
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PROSPECTUS
OF THE
nAnY EVENING STAR.

The ersigned proposes to publish, so
.oon as sufficient number of subscribers
.b.l1 have been obtained to justify the un-
dor taking, daily afternoon paper, to be
called 1.-The Daily Evening STAR"
.The Star" is designed to supply de-
.;ieratum which has long existed at the
Metropolis of the nation. Free from party
.-,mmels and sectarian influences, it will
reserve a strict neutrality, and, whilst
maintaining fearless spirit of Independent
dsnce will be devoted, in an especial man-
mr. to the local interests of the beautiful
ctv which bears the honored name of Wash
iDctOn, and to the welfare and happiness of
the large and growing population within its
borders. To develop the resources OF the
Netropolis-to increase and facilitate its
mercantile operations-to foster and en-
courage its industrial pursuits-to stimulate
;,s business and trade-to accelerate its
progressin the march to power and great
ress-these shall be the main objects of the
paper.
"The Star" will also beam forth intelli-
gence from all sections of the country, by
telegraph and mail, and give it in a form so
condensed as not to render it necessary to
lift bushel of chaf before finding grain
Of wheat The articles, editorial and select
ed will be brief, varied, and sprightly. No
thing shall be admitted into it's columns Of
fensi7e to any religious sect or political par
ty-nothing. in moral point of view, to
which even the most fastidious might object.
1t is the determination of the publisher to
make it paper which will be welcome vi
sitter to every family, and one which may be
perused not only with pleasure, but with
profit.
The editorial department will be under the
direction of gentleman of ability and tact.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION
Subscribers served by the carriers at six
cents week, payable weekly. To mail sub
serbers 81 a year; 81 for six months.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
In order to prevent persons having but a
few lines to advertise paying an extravagant
rate, the following schedule will be adopted:
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B@ An Irishman, newly imported, mad
application for work. On being asked if he
could hold the plough, Paddy said that he
could do that or any thing else. He was
accordingly engaged, and his master went
with him to the field, to see him commence
operations. 1t was soon found that the Hi
bernian was new at the trade.
"Did you not tell me, sir, that you could
hold the plough %
"Arrah be aisy, now" said Pat; show
the deuce can howid the plough, and two
horses dragging it away after me- But give
it me in the barn, and be jabsrs III how'd
it with liver a body 2"
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When jerks become convinced 7 Was
determined not to take the remaining
whisker, he began amidst the loudly ex-
pressed mirth of the crowd, to propose
terms offering me ten, then twenty, thirty
forty, fifty! to take off the remaining whis-
ker' 1 said firmly, "My dear sir, there is
no use in talking-I insist on your wearing
that whisker for me month or two.
"What will you take for the whisker ?"
he at length asked. won't you sell them
back to met"
"Ah," replied I, ''now you began to talk
as business man should. Yes 1 bought
them on speculation-and I'll sell them if
can obtain good price,"
"What is your price?"
''One hundred dollars-must double NV
money"
''No less ?"
"Not farthing less-and I'm not anxious
to sell them even at that price,
"Well I'll take them" he groaned,
''theres your money; and here barber
shave off this infeinal whisker in less than
no time-I shall be late at the ball
The barber accomplished his work, and
poor jerks was whiskerless He went to
the ball, but before the night was over, he
acished he hadn't-