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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-01
Music Books, Pamphlets Newspapers.
Magazines, &c, &c.
PREPARING FOR PUBLICATION

At Greatly Reduced Prioes
A MORRIS-Pubiisher and Bookse'fcr-97 Mana
IA. Street RICHMOND. Va - VIII publish
Calls Virginia Reports Vols. |, and 3,
Henning n Munlords Virginia Repons-4 Vols,
Munford's Virginia Report Vvs..
Leighs - Vol. l,
Al with with iefcrencrs to subsequent decisions
aud overrned cases-by Lucen Minor, Esq, Counsel
Tor at LAW. nov ID Is
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For Baltimore and philndcIph,a

Bt NiEANEh bELNtDChE.
f.eaues Richmond epcry Tuesday al O'Clock 7 N,
xklssx THE large nnd new Steamer II LVI ID II II
-k3 Capt, OXFORD will receive freight every Moir
lay, and up the hour of o'clock ~, every Tn.S'
lay. Tor the above place..
Shippers TO Wheeling Pittsburg Cincinnati and The
South and West generally will find this route the Cheap
nst and most expeditions. Fo, freight, apply Ia
LUDLhM & WATSON, Richmond. Va.
I,,l, IL
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August 2.dl
school a College Text Books.

A MORhIS. Richmond, Va. would invite thu
~. attention of the various schools and institution,
# learning throughout the Stnte, to his School ani
Class,cal Books. Tert BooLS used m the various Col
lrees and Universities with general collection OF Edu
RAJ onnl Works. in every departments Of learning.
t1T-School Stationery .f every di.oripiion
A liberal discount will lie nade and bundles deliver
I'd iu Lynchburg. free of expense.
fY-Orders will receive prompt attention.
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Christmas Presents.

the time for the interchange Of friendly tokens
"A regard ahd affection il at hand, and 'nerry Christ
mns" and "Hnppv New Year" considered such np-
sropriue occaons for bestowing cherished friends
something which will serve 10 recall to mind. with in
reased vvidness the love in memory Of the donor,
may he well 10 eminI those who contemplate and who
10 not y presenting .ome loved with something rea
" valuable that in all the whole catalouge of Biouierie
there is nothing which is surely md invariably appre
cised the counterfeit presentment of the gver in tho
form of daguerreoype especially when taken in TAN
sERs inimable style, and placed in one OF the hume
rous, beautiful and Fancy Pnpcr Macbe Velvet. P-a'l
md Tortoise she'll or Porte Monnae Gases in ele
giant Locket Bracelet, Finger Ring, Breast Pin
choice oi which have just received
expressly f,y the Hodavs exhibition at the
New Popular Daguerrean Gallery
IN Main Street, inmedia iately VIM ii. Mosby's Auc
ion Room.
B. Particular pains taken to give correct likeness
nnd artistic pictures. Storeoscopc and coloured Da-
snereotypes may be had in superior yle by those who
desire them Don't mist IKE the place: MAIN STREET.
:,RD DOOR FROM D-'oGE ST
GEO. W. MINNIS
n s TANNER,
dec ITS 7-rtficsii Dugusrreotylsss
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FO K u " OHM!
H. S. Maa Liae per the SPLENDID STEAMSHIPS
JasucsuOwM and Roanoke!
,INiI new NJ i elegant .ide wheel -tenm = .JsDIk
l ship JAMESTOWN, (Gapi. Perrisl,) ss
will leave Petersburg via CIT, Point. every Tuesday
Evening, md the ROANOKE, (Capt. onvendy.) every
Friday Evening for New York.
Passage and hre irom Petersburg. including
State Rooms SlO ~
Steriage passage. D wv
For speed comfort and sofety these Steamships NJ"
xcelled by the and travellers will ind
the pleasant the north ua they will there
y avoid the dust aud frequent chnngc. oi thcsar"nhA
rR Tickets issnedat ',y office On Syeam",c Stree
SAML. q, BAPTIST, Agt. Peesbnre
EV@A passenger train leaves the Appomntnx dep"'
.ve,y Tuesday and fridny Mt hnf paFt o'clock r. NJ.
connect with the Steamships Mt City Point Passen'
gers by the South side Railroad will reach Pet rsbnG Ia
time To tnae the cars TO, the steamers. 3 O.
InlN LIS m
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Ally VIRGINlAN.
t,a7Y g. SHIELDS, Proprietors.
TERMS.

e,Nr,S il published daily at So and semi.
" H. advance No subscription is taken 'or , so, :,
a I'M months. and no paper disooatinusa . have
!, the Proprietors, until all arrearageS S""i'
,,,,tpxps aye inserted for 80 sents per 20,
a ,sSss form Insertion, and 81 cts "r tb MS II
he number of Insertions is Is Sa mo, rpea seooringy
hsed W p.le," ,rafor the privilege OF two slearrs
weekly o for one sqaars daily s'0 ESsrs yearly
ner t9rn, ;rsd 10 confine his advertising % ms par
viii !" and if he exceed the space stipulated or
e ,1 ol rntahly for the excess
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-01
lnce Company of the Valley, in Virg'n'n,
CAPITAL. 5000 900.

lANCE can be effected in these ;"mpan'eS VI :
fair terms, as in any others Of equal reSP""''
application to :,
CHRISTIAN, Ag't. Lynchburg.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-01
,,,>,, txytGoRATIvE REMEDY FOR ORGANIC
oi'' w WEAK NESS,

i1 tn,ortant Remedy has restored strength ana
n,s of the most debilitated individuals many VINO
- on,l been abandoned TO die By lts complete in
s,bo Neryous system. the whole incuties become re
=, nar nower and functions, and the fallen iahrc
~, ~ nr IN henuty consistency and durauon upon te
ccirtel and premature decline TO SOUND ana prs
nh how happy have hundreds OF misguided youths
10 have heen suddenly restored to health from tne
4 stbosa terrific maladies which result from indis
4 IA nersops before contemplating marriage should re-
nnpd mind and body are the most necessary reqni'
koto connubial happiness Indeed without tiiis tne
{u,n,b life becomes weary pilgrimage tne prospects
lens IN the view: the mind becomes shadowed WIN
sled with the melancholy reflections that the nap
,her hecomes blighted with our own Let no iaise
ksysnt YOU but apply Immediately. ,,,,.,ro>- :.
Iaas b;mself under the care of DIR. JoHNoloN, may
sdn in his hounor as a Gentleman, and conident
n his skill as a PLY ysician
TO STRANGERS.
cured at this institution within the last ten
b nnmcro,, important Surgical Operations performed
tnrss ty the reporters of the papers and many o'-
n diess of which have appeared again ana agall % m
<rhic s a Sufficient guarantee that the anlcted VIII
,n and honorable physician o,,
fbere arr, sn many ignorant and worthless Quachs ""
as PHYSICIANS, running the health oil te al
fel that Dr. Johnston deems it necessary 10 say es
bose unaenuanted with his reputation that MS ere
I liplomas always hang in his office.
4 WEAKNESS OF THE oKiANo
" cured, and full yigor restored .,.,,,r nv, a, Ar
! LETTERS Observation-Disclosures ni 'A'h'
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-01
Corn Planters /! Corn Planters II!

A/E tho undersigned bavi oh, aimed oi Mr..
w Kuhn, Pr 'prietor al the State for Virginia. an
ng,ney for nniocturc nnd aae uf Robert J Col
wins Patent CORN PLa NfEk; respectf lily request
those who desire labor saving 'nnolinc, iy Weh pne
hand is epnbed perform he work, which, by tho press
rnt mode of planting requires four fveto call inn
mcdniey md supply Themselves with Of these in
vaIuube machines. To this Planter awarded the
first Premiums nj the State Agricultural iairs OF Virgin
IN, Ma ynnd Pennsvvnnla and Now. York--beside. 6f
~ premiums other fairs. This machine drawn by
horst opens the furfow, drops the with gea
regularity, also. Gusno Plaster, If desired and GOV
, !, the proper depth.
dec Its DIUGUID * BRO.
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! OOKING GLASS AND PICTURE

OOklNG GLASS AND PICTURE
ELFRAME MANUFACTORY-The undersigned
manufacture and offer for sale the following articles
Northern prices:
Portrait Frames richly ornamental and plain gilt
Picture Frames Of gilt and fancy wood and gull
Daguen eotype frames,a largebesn'u assortms''
new goods
L,oking Glass Plates, of all sizes and fitted in
Picture Glass. French, first quality, from 5Gx36 incl
Plate Glass for and dwellings furnished to ORD"
Compostion Rosettes Of all sizes for Builders interior
work
hlso-Old Work re-gt aud obbing in all the abo'
branches
Picture Glass cut I, any pattern-and large sire
French Mirrors furnished to order.
B-Country orders by mail will eceve pr ,m atten
i'm FRANCK & GLOVER,
1893 Main street. between 9th and l0tbsf hichm"n'
Inv" O..
rEyIE SUBSCRIBEk wishes la hlr.' l,r titr
4 ensuing vepr. u good Caok Washer IN inne'
One from the county would be pref rr" '-Ani,y TO
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-01
xTIRGINIA LINE Of Richmond -tsSa

' AND NEW.YoRK PACkETS.-This new a.s&
lmrne line is composed of the following vessels nat
-nils from New-york every three days. All owned in
The city of Richmond, viz
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DICIIMOND 4 BOSTON LINE .sts

These vessels of the Gst clns4. built expressly for
y s trade and have superior accommodations Tor Pns''
They commanded by experienced Captains, well
qualified Tor the uaao, and who will spare exerfipn
accommodate.
They will be towed up and down the river by s'sum
aud may be relied sn promptly as advertised
Merchants going North ordering goods from Bns
ton, will find IL to their interest to ship by this linz
it is the only regular line, and freight will always he
taken as low by any other vessels and every nh"ri
will be mac by the agents in Richmond and Boston /"
give sat- -'hction
We respectfully nsk and hope to succeed in oh
,aining full share Of patronage
The ge-srswill lie in Richmond al RockettH; III
Boston al Rowe. Wharf.
DAVID CURRlE. Richmond, Ar.
ALLEN & WELTCH, Boston. :
No. 1873 State Street.
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rNsI7,,ANCE AGENCY,

1tection Insurance Company, Hartford Conn
CAPITAL. 5000 900.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-01
/ mimi, WtTt OUTV'
T,lre Particular Notice.

,...,Ii,na are Oftpn misIeH WITH rcspecI % tIlt
anu o " of disease in their sons and wards Alas
source VI ribe TO other causes the wasting of the
,.ton ,' Of Heart Dyspepsia, Indigestion derans
P'al"n Nn"rors System Cough and symptoms OF Con.
ls re- serious Mental effects such as loss OF
,c Of spirits peculiar fits OF Melancholy when
bey have been caused by induging in Pernc,ous put
they We to both Body and Mind. Thus are
ci'e % Thousands who might have been of use TO
Measure to their friends and ornaments te soee
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-01
MEDICINES.
Lock Hospital,

' =, he obtained the most speedy remedy ior WEAK
~ ny of organic Powers Pain in the Ioins Disease
oi factions OF the Head, Throat, Nose and kun
he3 nabity and all those horrid aiecuons arising
onM ~ no matter whether from intemperance, OF the
-, spirits OF any other cause,
ent sp''' T,i YOUNG MEN,
- h..ome the victims Of evil practices. Alas J
VINO hers n'u of generous and noble hearted beings
btess 10 ,ntimey tombs; thousands of yonng men OF
shel ,.lents and brilliant inteeets, who might OIL
listening Senates with the thunders OF ell
'e lnseI entI 10 eestacy the living Tyre.
r. van ,om any Of the following melancholy elects
,meiately apply TO o,.,aro>,
,,ho Rack and Limbs, Pains in the Head, Dimness
IS o' ~ Muscular Power, Papitation of the Heart DSs
reliability, Derangement ot tue Digestive rune
rFouS rFn nil,,y symptoms oil Consumption, etc. etc
perai Th tsarf effect on the mind much TO be
EAlbi Wemory Confusion Of Ideas, depression OF
loss w. ~ If Evil Aversion of Socie y, SctDistrust,
|oreh@i,rri1 riiity etc are some of the evils produced
Snntb Frederick Street Seven Doors from Balti-
nm the steps. RB-Be particular in observing
iA', Nnher or YOU will mistake the place
a ana warranted or no Charge Made.
49, pr Johnston's Office is in his dwelling, up
irv extensive practice Is sufficient guarantee
an AZ only proper Physician TO appiyio
4 W' O"'' DIR. JOHNSTON, = -,,.,....
m nv THE RoRAL COLLEGE OF sof"EoNS,
~ rom one Of the most emminent Colleges of the
and the greater part of whose ne mas peeh spent
Ries' "lu nIon Paris Philadelphia, and elsewhere,
lals o ., ,be most astonishing cures that were ever
sone sonhlej with ringing in the ears and head when
any ''sn.ss being alarmed at sudden sounds and
a. sL ne franent blushng. attended, sometimes WIN
/ ,tral immediately.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1854-08-10
TOrse-RaGjsb,

Don't cat horse-radish to freely. 1t IS
perhaps hazardous to say any thing a
eainst condiment so universally used
and relished as that, but word Of eau
ton is needed. Horse-radi>h is highly
stimulating and exploring to the stomach,
and this effect is almost always followed
by lassitude aud weakness. We have
met several cases where persons have ig-
norantly used this root SO freely as scar,
ccly to be able to labor at all.
Where it is needed as a medicine, Z
small quantity of horse-radish is doubt
less beneficial. But We are quito sure
from considerable observation of its ef'
fects upon ourselves and others; that any
person using spoonful or more at
meal, will suffer in consequence, altho
the cause Of his suffering may not be per
ceiyed, since it produces a stimulating ef
feet for the first hour or two after eatiu.
it.-Am. Aeyjcnlturist.
Mustard Is equally Objectionable
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1854-08-10
How TO Live in Hot Weather.

can ounce Of prevention everybody
knows, is worth just sixteen times so much
cureI (avoirdupois) Now little extra
care about ones diet, exercise and clean.
illness will "pGt him through" the hot
weather, clear of the Doctors, nine times
out of ten, quite as safely as any other
season. ApyQp0S, we quote the following
.seasOnable rules from the PottstowR Led
ger
T5vu-- uTJuIA 900 mum IUoO, Natet, AuI'
merse YOUR wrists in the water before
drinking. Eat lightly. Let alone slim
ulating beverages; or drink moderately.
Acid liquids, Ike lemonades, are not
healthy. Soda water supplied from iron
fountains, with gutta percha inside COW
crings, is a vcry good drink. Better let
alone sarsaparilIa and root beer COM
pounds. CoIk water, with molases and
ginger make an excellent drink. Per-
sons of sedentary habits, and who have
but little exercise, may as well wait until
the weather is a little cooler before in
dulginr much in beef eating. The alb
stinenoe will not injure either their health
or their pockets.-Partake of nothing
but fresh vegetables-those that have be-
come wilted, are about as bad as poison.
They produce cholera and death. Good
fresh milk is healthful luxury. New,
uuripe potatoes should be eaten with ex-
treme moderation. Tomatoes are excel
lent. Berries are good. Eat Of whole
some food temperatcly, whatever the ap-
petite Graves. But don't eat too much
Don't drink too much; battle often, and
keep clean; indulge in no violent exercise
preserve a clear conscience, "ayoid Of
fence to God and man." and you need
have little fear of cholera, nor fret over
the blishtinr heat of summer.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1854-08-10
q Shntt Story.

Dickens tells the following -.--x r.
American sea captain.
In his last voyage home, the Captain
had on board young lady Of emarkable
personal attractionS-a phrase | use as
being one entirely new, and one you new
er meet with with in the newspapers.--
This young lady was beloved intensely
by five young gentlemen, passengers, and
in turn she was in love with them all ve-
~ ardeUtly, but without any particular
preference. Not knowing how to make
up her determination in this dilemma,
she consulted my friend. The captain
being a man of original turn of mind says
to the young lady, Jump overheard and
marry the man who jumps after you. -
The young lady, struck with the idea,
and being naturally fond of bathing, eS-
pecially in warm weather, as it was then,
took the advice of the captain, who had a
boat ready and manned, in case of acci-
dent. Accordingly, next morning, the
five lovers being on deck, and looking
very deyotedly at the young lady she
plunged into the sea head foremost.--
Four of the lovers Immediately jumped
in after her When the young lady and
her four lovers got out again, she says TO
the captain, what am to do now, they
are so wet?' Says the captain take the
dry oneP And the young lady did aud
married him.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1854-08-10
Mr. Slow on Sympathy.

The Boston Post reproduces the fol-
lowing moral reflections of Mr.. Slow -
"Bjmelech,' said Mr.. Slow, solemnly
extending his arm like a pump handle,
"you are now old enough to understand
the words of wisdom-being eleven and
half, in other words, half past eleveni
and | wish to advise you never to inter-
fere with nobody, nor to Interfere with
nothing that don't belong to you. Shet
Yourself up, like a gold e ag!e in your
pocket book, and don't get spent in too
much concern for others. If people is
inclined to 90 to ruin, let 'em 60 if they're
a mind to-what business is it of your n!
If ueighbors quarrel, what business is it
of your'n? Let 'em fight it out. Why
should you risk your precious head in
trying to save theirs? When you trade,
alters look to your side oFthe bargain;
and leave the one you are trading with
to look arter his. If be gets bit 'tains
your fault. Take keer of numblr one,
is scripter, the real golden rule, and he
that acts up to it never can die poor
Never have anything to do with sympathy
sympathy does Mt pay. Taint worth one
per cent. But il you must be sympathet-
ic because it's pop lar, be sure before you
begin that it amt agoin' to cost you any
thing, and then p'raps twill 90 to invest
in it. Nobody never lost anything by
not being generous, so lay by for your
self what folks expects you to give to
poor people and other vagabondS, and
when you are old it will not depart from
YOU. You will have something to count
on to make you happy. Pay your doc
tors bills, confound u hospital, and buy
, erayestone full of exalted yirtoOs. BE
Careful. 'Bimelech. alters look arter the
n ain chance, and beware Of sympathy
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1854-08-10
Patent Leather POoLs.

While standing in the Office Of one Of
our first class hotels, the other day, VIC
noticed gentleman who came in with
his baggage, enter his name on the book,
and secure rooms. As soon as he had
written his name, the clerk looked at it
with astonishment He called all the
other clerks to look, and then he called
one Of the proprietors, who, on seeing It
appeared amazed.
We thought from the fuss that was be
ing made over the name, that the man
must be some celebrated person. The
idea struck US that it might be Prince
Albert or some Of England's noblcmen,
but, as his features were truly American,
we concluded it must be some great man,
whom we did not know, belonging to our
own country. While thus contemplating
the man and his position, the head clerk
leaned forward, and called
"Mr. T. johnson, one moment, if you
please!"
The gentleman stepped up to4ho desk.
"Will you, continued the clerk, please
explain one thing! We have all tried to
dccipher it, but cannot make it out"
"What is it! asked the gentleman, with
quite a smile playing on his face"
"Why, sir, at the end of your name on
the book, you have placed three letters,
P.-L. B., and we are anxious to know the
meaning of them, having never before
met them in that position"
"P. i. B." said the gentleman, "sim-
ply Patent Leather Boots The last time
I was here, / wore none other, but | was
charged in my bill, at leaving two dollars
for bIacking boots, and as | had no time
to dispute at leaving, | concluded this
time to make you understand that [ wore
such boots as needed no blacking."
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1854-08-10
NO. SO.

/ COOP PAY.-One of the uniformed
Postmasters out in Suckerdom, who
found among the Post-o office laws a clause
to the effect that leach Post master NAV
be allowed two mills for delivering from
his Office 10 a subscriber each newspaper
not chargablc with postage" sent in his
bill to the Department for delivering the
only paper that was sent to his Office, and
told them that as his wife was out Of the
article. they might send him couple Of
cofce mills.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1854-08-10

daylight was rather gloomy. Hope, and
. not dependency seemed for while tc
predominant, and suggested the possibil-
ity Of ultimate dcliverance. Thus prompt
ed to continued eH"rtion, another direc-
ton was taken and pursued, until ex-
hausted nature sunk and sought repose
upon projecting rock by the way-side,
when deep melancholy depressed the
spirits, annihilated hope, and for a mo-
meDt, despair, with all its horrors, settled
down upon the mind. unclaimed every
power OF The soul, and death, inevitable
death BY starvation, seemed his sure and
certain doom.
While thus mus;ug in deep dosponaou
cy, watching the faint gIlmmerings of the
almost extinguished lamp, the sound of
distant music fell upon the ear; but, fan
cying it to be an illusion, hope still slum-
bered in the bosom, and despair reln-
quishcd not its mighty grasp. Another
moment and the sound of music was so
distinct as that the supposed illusion van
ishcd, and at the close Of the tune, the
echoes of that neither vault were awak-
cned by a spasm0dic and almost jnvolun-
tary call which, Notwithstanding his ex-
trenle physical debility from excessive
anxiety and fatigue, made the cavern
ring, and brought a ready response, and
which, being succeeded by alternate calls
and responses, brought together the lost
and the finders, the latter of whom, it ap-
peared, were a company of musicians ser
enading. The effect of the meeting upon
the parties, especially upon the bewiIder-
ed and despairing young man, can be
better imagined than described, and
should be lesson to cheek the presump-
ton of all who are acquainted with the
fact.-SuS7LehanHa Journal.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1854-08-10
Look at the Bright Side.

Away with long faces! What is the
use of looking as if you had season tick
ct to funeral? Can't you find any bet
ter name for this world than "a vale of
tears, and "a scene of tribulation?" If
you can't. it will do you DO good to read
letter which friend has just furnished
Us. 1t is from 4 wife in Massachusetts, to
her husband il California. She always
looks at the bright side She doesn't in-
tend going through the world with an air
as if
Mufisd drums were beating,
Funeral marches 10 the grave"
Here IS tho lottar .-
"IY DEAR HUSBAND As it is some
time since you left Us for California, l
suppose you would be glad to hear how
We are getting along in your absence. |
am happy to say that ace are al e1j0wHg
vcry COOL heath on the whole. just at
present two of the boys have got the small
pox, Amanda Jane has got the typhus fe-
yer, Betsey Is down with the measles,
Samuel got hooked by cow the other
day, and little Peter has Just chopped off
seven of his fingers with the hatchet. It's
a n1ercy he diollt clap item all Of, With
these trifiug exceptions, we are all well
and getting along nicely. You needn't
be at all anxious about Us.
Il almost forgot TO say that Sarah Ma
tiIda elopcd last week with tin pedlar
Poor girl, she's been waiting for the last
ten years for a chance, and I'm glad she
got married at last. She needn't have
taken the trouble to elope though, for I'm
sure I was glad enough to have her GO
She was a great eater, and l find the
baked beans don't 90 off near SO fast now
os they did. The way that girl would
dip into pork and beans was caution tc
the rest of the family.
"The cow took it into her head yester-
day to run away, which was very tOrtun,
nate, m sure, for the barn caught fire
last night and was consumed. | was il
hopes that the house would 20 too, fol
its very inconvenient. but the wind wa:
the wrong way, SO it didn't receive mucL
injury.
"Some boys broke into the orchard
the other day and striped all the frui
trees. ain very glad Of it, for if the.
hadn't I presume the children woulC
have made themselves sick by eating to-
much fruit
"IIoping that you may enjoy yoursel
in California, as well as we do at home,
remain your afcctioEato wife"
MARIA Ann SMITH.