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The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-11-27

WoN'T PAY-Thc farmers who bring their
produce to town, at present can hardly realize
for it enough to pay the expense of raising, so
abundant have the crops been this ycar.--Mm.
Won't pay to raise, Ell? Here in Saint
Paul wheat brings one dollar bushel po-
tatoes command from seventy to eighty
cents corn from senty-6ve cents to dollar;
turnips thirty-seven and half cents beets
forty cents, and all other articles raised by
our farmers in proportion: Farming in Min
nesota is the best Business in it, as hundreds
who came here four years age poor, end
who are now in comfortable circumstances,
will certify. -, RS - re.ae .,.t .... -r. ~.
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Our readers win recollect the Indictment for
murder the trial, conviction, and sentence to
inpfisonment forlife of the twosShultz, faith
er and sopl at the last term ofsthe Dodge
county Circuit Court. VT was q case of cir
cunstantial evidence, and upon it alone were
they convicted. Since the trial, the younger
.Shdftz has confessed the crime, and states that
hipsdE and father planned the murder, and
shot Won Reesen at night ID his own house, as
he sat by window reading. The ball shat
tered the window pane, and passed through
Won Reesen s body, and thence into the door
sill. Won Reesen died almost instantly. They
then tied q rope around HIM passed a pole
through it and carried the body on their Shout.
ders to the spot where IL was afterwards found
buried. There they concealed it under an ash
heap, until they could find time to bury it, and
while there, they were seen by a man who was
going to Won Rcesenis house to get some mon-
ey for his work. TO prevent his going there,
they told him that Won Reesen had gone away,
and had left two dollars with them for him,
which they then paid him, and he went away.
[I'he man testified to the facts at the trial =
After he left they buried the body.
The cause assigned for the deed, is that Y on
Reesen had loaned them Il hundred dollars and
they wished to avoid its payment. The idea
of taking and appropriating his other proper
ty (which they did) did not occur to them TN
til after they had murdered him.
4 This whole confession tallies precisely with
the theory of the prosecution at the trial. The
young man further stated that they removed
the broken pane of glass and put in another,
fastening it with brads made Of small pieces of
wire; they cut the ball from the door sill, and
concealed the trace of the crime as we'll as they
could. The subsequent examination of the
premises shows this to be the case, and on re-
moving the dust from the floor, large spots of
blood are to be distinctly and clearly seen.
1t now appears that Won Reesen was a mar
ried man and was daily expecting his wife from
Germany; land the knowledge of this fact un-
doubtcdly expedited the execution of this
unparalleled atrocity) since the trial, letters
directed to Won Reesen have been received
from her announcing her arrival in Chicago,
and requesting that ms ney be forwarded, or
that he himself would come-and bring her to
his residence here. The story is too sad one
for q comment, but it surely goes far to sus-
tain. the theory of circunlstantal evidence.
This young man further stated that some
time last Spring he murdered German in the
city of Milwaukee, was suspected of it was
arrested by an under officer, whose name he
gives, and that upon the payment of fifteen
dollars was allowed to escape. This matter
will undoubtedly be inquired into by the Sher-
if of Milwaukee county, and, if true, the de-
linauent official bespeedily and promptly dealt
with.-Beacer Dam Sentinel. , --a. Z,
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" runs" and pressures q whatever nature
and extent, and We believe he will continue
SO TOGO hcresfters
This article cannot be construed into an
endorsement Of any system Of banking. 49,
But we have various kinds of money in our
midst, the greater part Of which is looked
upon with distrust by the community /; and
it is proper, in the mass Of unsafe currency,
that we should express our opinion as to the
kind we consider the least worthless. a.
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hReader, did You ever Move =

: If 90, ron are conyersant with The thoos-
md ltle pnsy ances incident thereto. NE
have just moved our Office and oger his
as oil, excuse for the want or that variety
usually found in our columns. In a few
days, however, we hope TO be :azrd.sp;a
and then shall en1eavor TO make amehdsE F
our present short comings We have got
the best Office west of Chicago; and when
.onccl"p put to rights" We trust oif friends
may call and see us, and send on their Or
ders for what ptheys want the printer to
make for them"
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Thar WooD MEAsuRER.-Th City Coun-
Gil meets tomorrow night. Since our arti-
Gle of Friday, relative to the appointment
Of person to measure wood we find that
three fourths of those who are compelled to
buy wood, endorse the suggestions therein
contained. Let our Council q n act promptly
in reference to this matter. It is of uniyer-
sal benefit. --ts ,.,9i s..a --.
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Dickens Oh Great Britain,

There is truth in the following confession
contained in Dickens Household Words:
"Let any social or physical conyulsion visit
the United States and England would feel the
shock from Lands End to John O'Groats-
The lives of nearly two million of our coun-
trym'n are dependent upon the cotton crops of
America; their destiny may be said, without
an SOFT of hyperbole, to hang upon thread.
Should any dire calamity befalI the land of
cotton, thousand of our merchant ships
would rot idly in dock. Ten thousand mills
must stop their busy looms, and two million
of mouths would starve for lack of food to feed
them"
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THANKSGIVING 4 EOvERNOK's PRO-
r-.4 ft.-.-' & CLAMATION. H.tfs ..4ft4'fF

II has become custom with the American people to
nave one day in the year Get apart for giving Thanks to
Almighty Con for His blessings upon them as nation,
therefore, Doh 49,. .it' 'i.' 70 .<i-'t
willis A. German, Governor Of the Territory Of Min
nesota, do request all persons to keep and observe
THURSDAY, THE 2lsr DAY OF DECEMBER NEXT
for purpose and all persons are requested to ab
stain their usual occupations that day. and mani
fes fit way their obligations to the Great Ruler
Of the Universe for His goodness to as people, ndivd
uslly and collectively. t.,...D
WA. GORMAN.
Executive Dept, MINI. Teri, 18th Nov, 1854.
By the Governor, J. TRAVIS RossER,
sec'y of MINI. Teri.
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PHrLApEtrn1A Nov. 6-18.. n.

:, ~ =, armelia Myers, alas Snyder, IS the
name Of the woman charged with murder.
She confesses TO the, Mayor. to, having in
succession killed five children as soon as, they
were born-two- were-by- one birth, and
three by another The last was born five
days since, and was, made away with as 9th
ers, by throwing into q sink The
hearing, did not take place this +. H.. she
being TOO i'll to appear in court. 'z's''1a7 q
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9 Congress meets this day week, -
Much and important Legislation is expected
Among other things, the grant oflands for
the building Of railroad IN Minnesota, it
is anticipated will receive the attention of
the nations law makers q ''-sAa ,'i ras '.sau
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Gooo.--The hotel opposite the PIONEER
BLOCK" corner of jackson and Third Sts,,
opens to-day. This will be welcome news
to those of our down town citizens who are
compelled to board. s.T = e, ,I4'' " i,ia f..
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WINTER HAS CoME.-On Friday night last
the weather changed from balmy Indian
summer to the rigors of winter, since which
time Boreas has held undisputed sway! -
The river is full of floating ice with the
prospect of a speedy close. ,..a
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D9r Owing to the inclemency Of the
weather yesterday our churches were not SO
hroaged as usual. ST.. Paul can boast as
moral and as church-going a community as
any cay the onion. gH5 esEs
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i. -. FUT-LERTON.


A T his old stand, which is known TO great many
"A friends, especially those who have pstronixed him
long, Keeps different stock Of Goods from the mix
Goods alone, including prime selection OF Ready
Made Clothing and the largest and best stock Of Boots
and Shoes opened any where, including Ladies'
Shoes He has also variety of Blankets, Whitney and
Horse Blankets, which ashe always has done he sells
at prices to suit his friends. ia 4is1. -:NLIN
WILSON'S GENERAL LAND AGENCY.
li7l IONS -SAUK RAPIDS, MINNESOTA. 'Laoas
VuNIIIS Agency being the only in she ssuk RIVER
Il Land District, and the Government Land omce
located at this point with the subscribers long resi-
,lence in the west and being familiar with the advan-
tages to be derived from choice and early iocatics:i
gives il particular advantages over al o,ners IN nis
Territory for the speedy location "a '"As ""u A""e
ANY, business intrusted to this agency, viii be atten
ded 10 with promptness and Dispatch: ~.
ueo " WI" - 7pl'@ J. l.. WILSON, -<i"
Sank Rapids, Benton County.
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->''h 't"' EDWARD MsLAGAN, '.a''
STORAGE FORWARDING AND COMMISSION
Lysg6 At the Lower Landing, st. Paul.
A Ii Commission and Consgnments, will be pro"p'-
a ~ and carefully attended to. ~, e r,,.n..
References: b. II. Campbell, 4. MLassn' ""'~--'
Geo. Detaun, St. Louis. . rsals.' - -, All,
.agd5 Lower Steamboat Landing, 81. PAUL. MN
March Is, 1854. au1f =
MARBLE WORKS. The undersigned mas peeh appI aI
Nl ted agent Kent Fuller ,' m , a S H
Grave Stones Buss and Manues AT the
lar St. Loais prices Call and zee specmers: co,,ps
May 12u Near |Ane''e"A iA'"''
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GREAT EXCITEMENT AT THE CAPITOL!
WAR IN NEBR ASK A .. -. =

WAR IN NEBRASKA tt
A ND YET WILLIAM CONSTANS visited the East
II and purchased an extensive stock Of Groceries
is prepared to deal them out at Wholesale Retail
somewhat cheaper than the cheapest, and if you Will
only take the trouble cu his under the
IiI Lower Levee, you can save at least from to
twenty per cent Come il you do wish purchase
and examine my stock, in which will be found the fol-
lowing, viz: r. - , -'Lt ,ts
10 casks superior Hams, Dairy Salt .-3r
g Shoulders, tSpices and fine Ky. Mustard
SO bbs. Mess Pork, ~ Ohio Oil,
80 6 Prime Star and M. Candies,
60 Elk War Eagle Tlourl igars, Tobacco and Pipes,
50 /" Corn Meal whitelStarch, Indigo and Nader,
and yellow, -t- ~ Some Mrs. s. G. NJ. Fine
Butter and Soda Crackers, "Exha" Tobacco,
N. o. A, b and e Sugar, Nails, Glass, ',i-.'i
Crushed, Powder and Loaf dol Holland Gin, 81 1i-s"T
Coffee Mocha, Java and Rio ,lC. Brandy, .-1-.. ..l
Teas of superior quality, iP "
Dried Apples and Peaches, Madeira,
Rasns, fresh and pure, IL boxes Old Port. -
Rice, by box or bbI., IL Champagne,
Molasses, s. H. x G. P, Irish and Scotch Whisky,
Golden Syrup, Bourbon
Mackeral by I-2 or brl or lbl CINCINNATI
And every thing belonging n Grocery Provision
Store. DOn't forget call at the old Randall stand,
Levee, Lower Town, where you will be sure 10 get a
cheap bargain Of a'nt4 -..3ai7 w. CONSTANS.
ST. Paul, April 14th, 1854. l-3t
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@ Wild game is now very abundant.
Deer, it, is said, never have been so plenty.
Our hunters are improving their time.
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Thomas p. Aiexander, Esq. editor Of tie Florida
Wing, died on the ll.h Of Novembsr, Of consump-
ti6o.
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GEORGIA. MONEY.

M ESSRS. Mackubin Egctolin their rd to the dub
Xl lie state that They have been Informed on what they
consider good authority that the Atlanta Bank and Mer-
chants Bank of Macon Georgia. have ailedas to Macon,
know not but pronounce any such report relative
Atlanta FALSE and shall continue to issue and receive it
from the public as usual Brnk RS incl lled.
Saint Paul, Nov. "a, 1855 nov25d3tw1t -
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90 GREAT BARGAINS OFFERED. AZ
TIME subscriber has 49, go and 100 tracts Of land
that will be sold low for cash, or on time; or ex-
changed for village property. - "a o. a'a.a5-7F7
good horse or span Of horses and wagon or other
valuable property WILDE taker In payment
44n s6a loSi ~ G. II. PARKER.
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CAVHCART & On.


N|OULD call the attention OF the trade throughout tie
w Territory to their Wholesale Department consisting
of
25 lhles brown Shooting, bales striped shifting,
B bales cotton hannels, -, 1 do heavy cotton duck
5 do brown drilling ! 25 pes red ilannels ~ .
DO berries and blde drill 10 prs buc and gray fan
Tugs. go mel ~ -
4 do bed tickiny, 20 prs white and gray do.
90 Pas assorted pr;uts 20 Prs batting
"a bales seamless bags - Back gloves and nlitts
4 Knitted socks so prs cash. =. p
With large asSpi p,cnt of threads, hats caps wooden
yarn, cent rtcts. etc. etc i''-'-
saying that sell goods cheap cv he bot
in It Louis Chicago and Galcna adding tue tianspcrta
Oh. call and examination will convince The bnyer
% t. J. 1884 ...- .. 81, CATUCAET & co.
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m Printers in Minnesota and Northwestern Wseon
rn are respectfully informed that have hand at the
lioneer Office a large assortment Of lLGHTBODf . ST
PERI0R PRINTING INKS, which We will SCH at Manufac
tarer Prices adding transportation. This Ink is use(
is this establishment. n 49,. I. II, = -..,,'f 90
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WILSON'S GENERAL LAND AGENCY.
s;rg =. fFsTTHMs;LERroN' L ruiz! Ess.

-. FULLERTONs& BU Re ESS.
n e. FULLERTON has this day associated with him
- J. BUxGEss in his Branch Store in the Winsl0w
House Fort street The business TO be conducted by
J. Burgess under the name and firm Of J. E. FULLER
TON BURGESS; where they have on hand large
and well stock of Day GOoDs Of every variety
together with complete stock Of CLOTHING, Doors
and SHOES. .4.ti.5,i. - tit.tFt.
We shall do all in our power satisfy castomsrs
both as to price and quality. 7aF ,ia4jot.l1'
March 90, ls54.-5O-tf -.l ! bff 2iti'' ,fsls4s
- LAND OFFICE, MINNEAPOL1Ns-
NYOTCE hereby given to all persons interested mat
said will be open f,r pre- emptions surveyed
iaeds in the Minneapolis District, snd after Aosday;
the 9th day OF October. T III. r. RUSSE1I RecesvqHt
ssvcA n. OLD8, Reseiyes.,s42
Minneapolis Land Office, Sept. 20, 1Ss4oet2dU
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LOOK our roa sROkEN RANks.

n REAT excitement in the money market But the IN
" dersgned successor to F. Ii. Griffin would respect.
fully inform the citizens of Minnesota and the
world in general that be ready any and all kinds
Blacksmhng Horseshocing &C., in all their various
branches Also, all kinds Of edge tools made to order
Horeshoeing and a kinds Of jobwork done by the year.
quarterly, monthly to suit customers. AL work done
at thssand guaranteed b,.sr ru 51ai j. .. PERRIN,
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CULVER & FONSECA,

CULVER & FONSECA, -
No. WinSlOo Hcuse, junction Of ST. anthony and
Eagie Streets 81. Paul, Mianesoa.
VXIOULD politely call the attention of the citizens
w st. Paul and of the people of the Territory in gen
eral to their choice and extensive assortment of ,t
Fancy AND STAPLE DRY GOODS,
Hosiery and Gloves Furnishing Goods, Clothing, Hats
Caps Boots Shoes Trunks Carpet Bags Umbrellas, &C.
RJ- N BAH orders promptly attended to- IA
st. Paul, Septemberl1. 1854. Ff--{ 2 sep12dtf
TAKEN UP.
YOKE Of red Cattle with white fces, top of left
n of each cut off. They came to my premises seven
weeks ago. The owner is requested to come forward pay
charges property and take them away they will
be dealt with according tOlaw. JOHN JAGOA.
Juver Grove Dakota county, Nov. 13, 1854 3tw* n
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&tapanl aonsts

FIRE AND MARINE RANCE.
AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, CAf1TAl. s2OO, 600
MOElAWKV VALLEY INSURANCE CO. cApITALs2oO,O0Q
TsIRE or Marine Risks taken il the shove At ~ low
- WIN BREWSTER,
O~kr0S-af Insurance AVer
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STRAY STEER.

TAME 10 the residence of The subscriber shout two
- miles from this CITY. about the 18th Of August, a
Red Ok, white face, marked 1T. M on the left horn -
These are all the marks remembered The Owner is
6reuucsleJ forward. charges, prove prope
w. and take him away, or he will be dealt with accord
ing to law DAMAS SEMfER.
+ 2. Nov. 23. lS54-w3t % ..st- y...-. ,... ..
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a5- See third page, under Commercial head, Tor &c
of Money and Exchange st. Paul and Galcna Markets,
and miscellaneous items. .s.. .t,--i u Ft-t
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81 JEFFERSON FARMER, Esq Is authorized Agent
for The PIONEER at Galena to subscribers and ad
vertisements His receipts will be regarded payments
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= . WAKEFIELD &, BROWN, ..0Cg
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSEILORS AT LAW,
Holmes street. Oppasite the W House, ShakOpee
Scott County, Minnesota Territory-will give prompt
attent to the af their profession in this ard
adjoining counties. Claims bought and sold. lnfor-
nation furnished with reference titles free Ofcharge
J.B. wAKEFIELD. fnov23wlyt l.. M'BRowN.-
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FALL AND WINTER TRADE.
INCREASED FACILITIES NEW ARRANGEMENTS,
IF WAolWARD, thank full for past patronage, ve-
cs specially informs the citizens Of st. Paul and vi
entity that he has received large additions from the
Eastern and Southern Cities 10 his stock Of
Gentemen's Furnishing Goods all of which he IL pre-
pared to manufacture order mt the shortest notice.
and on terms which cannot fail to be pronounced liberal
and satisfactory. To those who judges Of good
article he pledges hinseGto give theost entire salts
faction and in this connection he would enumerate
few Of the articles that he has on hund Htft
Cassimeres plain and fancy. .e.. -l -.i.-4.s,
BrOadclOths French and American. .W,.l-s...
Silks Satins, and Velvets. = .f-.,
Niggerhead, M0har, and Beaver Cloths.
,i. Saiiinetts, fancy and plain. 80 S'A'- e.. ,
Together w 18th most complete assortment of Trim
mings ofcvery conceivable quality and description
Also, fine assortment Of Boys and Gents Clothing
from overcOats down to pair Of hose.
TO the trade Of surrounding towns, Mr.. W. would say
that he IL at all times prepared TO I'll all orders the
way Of Trimmings and piece Goods, Wholesale, that
his customers may desire and on the most accommo.
dating terms. f --'t
Remember the place. east side, st. Anthony street,
between the Americ an and Winsow Hotels, ST. Paul,
Minnesota, where by calling gentlemen can be fitted out
at short notice. with neat fashionable and durable gar
ments This from his long experience in the business,
Mr. W. has no hesitation in promising. Call and give
him trial. st. Faul, Nov. II DIFF
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EXPR ESS NOTICE.

FAFREc&S NOE1CEe
nN Monday the 9Th inst. Mr. Burbank will leave for
~ Galena, the first trip overland Express this
messengers will be despatched weekly during the close
OF nii CATION Office at the of Bench and Third
streets, opposite the Post Office. E. HOWITZ IL Co
Nov I'' o04-'t3t '''ti@ 'f'1 i-''h Agents
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COME AT LAST!
4 PORTION orc. u. Elfelt's splendid goods for the
n Ladies. They came by the Minnesota BELLE and
will he ready for sale in day He hopes the
BELLIES of Minnesota may give him q ca,i-as he offers
better Inducements than any house in thcry fs.<hly
can. t . t..s..t T.. ID. ELFELT.
Nov. o. lS51-dtf
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SO g Diapers. +. e - l--.
A full assortment of HOSIERY, GLOVES, LINEN, HAND.
KERCHIEFS &c. &C., too to- specify.
His stock of CLOTHING and GENTS FURNISHING
GOOIS the offered in the market and will bo
sold gerry cheap. 1t comprises everything in its line Don't
fail to call and examine ii if YOU want bargains.
He has also received and receiving By boat GRO
CERES of all kinds hams, beef pork, -four, &c. and will
sell them at the ioaest prices.
Jnna. IL dwtf - u. J.. FtIl.ER.
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CRANBERRIES.
THFTY BARRELS or cranberries, fresh and well put
IL up, just received, and for sale at
-. - DAVID FULLER'S STORE, :
Nov Is dec Is Upper Landing
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Also few METALLIC COFFINS, superior article.
-, - : TO buy second hand furniture, is too
& EsssS9zNp much like buying second hand gar
g. 8. ments. We take It for granted, that
&c the people of Territory, would
rather prefer have their chairs washstans bureaus
use; although old furniture might be bought for less
ney Then we think people would rather hayearti
made Of timber that grows here in the Terrific
ry manufactured by own mechanics who have cast
their lot in Minnesota for better, for worse. IL =
We will make promptly to ORDER whatever articles OF
furniture may be wanted f we have not what desr
ed hand and will goods better and all
things considered, cheaper than they be imported
Undertaking promptly attended to.
... -. 3d.. 49,, - STEES Il HUNT,
Manufacturers of Cabinet Ware and Furniture Third
street, St. Paul. 49,, ,... ...... ...,., - 81. n.
ST. Paul. June %, 1858. ....-.... -. ~.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-05-01
AREMARKABLE CHARACTER, Yorl

a REMARKABLE CHARACTER New York
possesses many remarkable characters
remarkable for very divers reasons, but
generally for their eccentricity. We have
one in mind, Madame De L., who is
now probably sixty years old, and lives
apparently in extreme deStitution, in the
garret of the house she owns. She pays
taxes On S14, 900 of real estate, and S1l0O
personal property, and owns banking and
railroad stock to the amount of some-
thing like $4,000. In the street, her
appearance is well calculated to excite
commiseration. Indeed, some kind heart
ed individual, few days ago, benevo-
lently offered her one cent as gratuity.
The insult, however, was resented as be-
came her inSulted honor. Diminutive in
stature, and decrepit, her head is covered
with hood slouched and almost peren-
NAL. The cloak is well matched, and ap-
pears to havedone good dSeryice, as thefoldS
in the cloth are mostly worn to the warp.
Her daily food consists Of shilling loaf
of bread, which is left at her door regu-
larly, and there is added to this small
portion of meat, or such other food as
she sees fit to obtain at the market.
Even these small comforts are shared in
solitude, in her quiet retreat. The hu-
man face divine has no charms for her.
Her property naturally descends to a
nephew living in Cincinnati, and the old
ladyS greatest fear is, that he may get
tn. Y. Journal of Commerce.