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NlisfIIantgns.
vTIRGINIA.--Ata Circuit Court held for
v the city of Petersburg, at the courthouse
thereof ON Saturday, the 10th day of June, A. d.

~ n
" The city of Petersburg, at the courthouse
thereof, on Saturday the 10th day of June, A. d.
1854: M
Commonwealth Of Virgins, Plaintiff,
Against a,,f
Francis Pace, executor OF Jones Mitchell. de-
ceased. VIM. jackson, Coy Quavis, David Scott,
James M. Otter, George Taylor, Thomas Mcken-
sey, Thomas Jarrait, John Updike, and Peter Val
enline, trustees of the Gifed Church, defendants.
On the motion of the plaintiff, and for reasons
appearing TO the court, il is ordered that all per-
sons claiming an interest in the estate OF Jones
Mitchell, deceased, free negro, late of the city
OF Petersburg, in the State Of Virginia, do appear
before the Judge of the circuit court OF the city
aforesaid on the FIRST day Of the next term thereof
then and there attend TO their interest IN this
suit !; and that copy of the above order be pub
lished for three months in some newspaper of the
cities of Richmond and Washington respectively.
The object of this suit Is to recover the estate,
consisting of two houses and lots and personal
estate, also the proceeds of properly of Jones
Mitchell. deceased, said properly being direlect,
he having died without known hears-at-law.
A Cepy-Teste.
july 2--3m THAD. PAGAUD, d. c.
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.

II ]. STEER, Merchant Tailor, is now open,
!. ing another supply of choice SPRING and
SUMMER GOODS, 10 which he invites the al,
tention of Members Of Congress, strangers, ano
citizens. G
The stock islarge and very complete, embracing
almost every variety ofGenteman's Goods usually
kept by Merchant Tailors.
We solicit an inspection by the public OF our
goods, workmanship, and prices.
ag- No. Washington Place, Seventh street
Nav 14--3tif
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T,DwARD c. DYER, Importer Of Cigars
n and dealer in Wines and Liquors, has just
received, from his agent in Havana, 100 900
Washington Club" s'Prefata, and Sci Siglo XIX
Cigars TO which he respectfully invites the atten-
ton of dealers and others Jan 3l-tf.
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= I,oIrsp-ETrRN,sSING GOODS,

M EW HOUsE-FUHNfsA-SN's ~,
IN Refrigerators, Water-coolers, &C. We
have lust opened handsome assortment OF rated
Goods, French China, Fancy Goods, and general
assortment Of conveniences for bousekeepers,
which we will sell as low as the lowest. Our stock
in Cabinet Furniture and Chairs is now also very
complete. Lanaly Refrigerators, which obtained
the first premium at the late Mechanics Fair, we
have on hand, (and the only house that keeps them
in the city y and we state with the utmost conf
can be called, properly, Refrigerator. Weinvte
the utmost scrutiny. We invite a call at our es-
tabishment, the only complete in all its parts
in the city. We will sell as low as any house can
sell that does fair business.
May 20--3teoif DONN & BROS
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MIR. BUsHNELLs SCHOOL. IarH

lNl street, between I aud @ streets. Washing
ton. The next session will commence on the
first Monday ia September. The course Of in
struction embraces Ancient and Modern Ian
guages, Mathematics the Elements OF Natura
and Moral Science, together with all the English
branches usually taught in the best schools. Cir
cnlars may be had Al the school-roon or at the
bookstores. Aug li--eo4w
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NOR LEAsE--The National Theatre II

TJOR LEASE--The National Theatre in
JIG the city Of Washington, for the ensuing sea-
sou, or for term Of years. The National Theatre
is one Of the largest in the world, and yet every
mertorious attraction can GIL II.
With the alterations and Improvements con
templated, il will he In every respect desirable
establishment.
liza suitable company could he selected, the
Proprietor would accede to the following arrange
ment-
The entire receipts to be distributed thus: The
current expenses; the salaries of the members !;
the rent. All surplus TO be divided among the
members Of the company, in the proportion OF
their respective salaries. The Proprietor would
have no claim for rent until after payment Of cur
rent expenses and salaries.
The proprietor would like, therefore, TO receive
communications, with particulars. from parties in
cined 10 this mode of action. The purpose OF
the Proprietor is 10 the best talent by pay
ing TO il all the profits. Every letter received will
he known TO the Proprietor alone, who will not
feel himself nj liberty to reveal the name of any
party addressing him on this subject.
All communications prepaid, and addressed
I" TO the Proprietor OF the National Theatre, box
| 242, Washington city, ID. g.
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MisfsIIant1ns.
yIyO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
1 the House Of RepresentatIyes.--A gentle

III the House OF HepresohtauVes~-AB Behuo-
man who has had twenty years experience as
parliamentary, legal, aud general reporter, both in
Europe and America, having several leisure hours
each day, proposes TO devote them to the service
of any gentleman having writing TO do, either for
the press or Of any other description. Desiring
some mode of employing those hours until the ad-
iournment of the present session Of Congress, ne
is perfectly Indifferent as TO the character OF the
writing he may be required TO perform, and viii
perform il upon the most reasonable terms. Com
munications addressed to p. B. t., al Mrs Wards,
corner of al street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References OF the hg hest
order Feb 2--tf
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NTEw BOOKS.-Piato on Immortality of
In the Soul, translated from the Greek by
Charles s. Stanford.
Florence Egerton or, Sunshine and Shadows,
by the author Of Clara Stanley &c.
Sketches Of Western Methodsm. Biographical,
Historical and Miscellaneous, illustrative Of Pio-
neer Life, by Rev. Jas. b. Finley.
For sale by GRAY Il BALLANTYNE.
Sept I0-- 495 Seventh street
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nARTY LENDERS; sketches OF Thomas

DARTY LEADERS; sketches of Thomas
Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, Andrew
Jackson, Henry Clay, John Randolph Of Roanoke,
including notices of many other distinguished
.uefican statesmen, by 10 G. Baldwin, author OF
q a m. .sh Times OF Alabama and Mississippi"
TS. l'irginia Comedians, or Old Days in the
oai n.,..;.,; - edited from the MSS of c. Efing-
ham Esq. Jus, received and for sale by
n''"' N'f X. FARNHAM,
,o ,e Of Pa. av. and 11th ST.
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RI o. HOOD HAS JUST RETURNED

H. from New York with good assortment
of Jewelry, fine London and Geneva Watches (;
also some Of those celebrated American Watches;
all Of which he offers for sale at the lowest New
York city prices, and much cheaper than any other
dealer in this city or vicinity will sell the same
quantity Of goods. P.ease call at the sign OF the
large Spread Eagle, Pennsylvania avenue, between
4t and 9th streets.
NJ d. Fine Watches and Jewery carefully re-
paired, and warranted TO give satisfaction.
June Is H. o. HOOD.
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L. CHEAP AND PLEASANT

Iszss<2zsE excursions daily throughout the
year by the Steamer BALTIMORE, to and from
Aqnla Creek, with dinner included, for 90 only
and change Of scene, no better opportunity can
offer for such indulgence than is now daily az
forded by the regular trips Of the splendid and
commodious Steamer Baltimore TO AQUA Creek
and back 70 Washington between the hours Of 81
a. m. and 81 p. m.
Fare for the round trip including good dinner
on board, 50 only.
For further ipfoFmatIon apply 10 Captain A d,
Peck, on board, or 10
GEoRGE MATTINGLY
Agent OF the lhe in Washington.
July is-dans
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c,nspy,s Horrr. O,to5,r n ls53.

our HONEY MOON md OTHER
~ Comicalhies, from Punch, illustrated
Life's Lesson, Tale.
Potuam for October
Further supply OF Fashion and Famne.
90 sale st TAYLOR a. MAURYS
Sept 27--tf bookstore, near 9th -.
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lizard TIMES, New Novel, by Chas.
H Dickens.
The Metallic Wealth Of the United States, de-
scribed and compared with that Of other countries,
by ]. d. Whitney.
Memoirs Of Joseph John Quincy, with selecs
tions from his Journal and Correspondence. Ed.
tied by Joseph Bevan Braithvaite, 10 2vols,
Memories over the Water, or Stray Thoughts
Of q Long Stroll, by Henry Manly.
On sale At TAYLOR a. MAURYs
Aug IS Bookstore. near 9th ~.
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MAGAZINE for september i.

III AHFER'S MAGAZINE Tor September q
LII magnificent number, filed with superior
store.
The great Illustrated Magazine OF Art for Sep.
tember is one of the best that has been issued.
Lese's Ladies Gazette for September contains
all the Fall fashions.
The knickerhocker Magazine for September.
Godey's Lady's Book, Graham's Magazine, and
Putnams Magazine, all for September, received
and for sale at h
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q UMM Il X n ATS. OF WHITE AND
- drab Beaver-white, drab, and black Felt.
Also, large supply Of Straw Hats OF all colors
for men, boys, and children. And in order TO re-
duce my large stock / shall from this day offer
them at reduced prices. LANES
Hat, Cap, and Gents Furnishing Store,
June 1S-dlmif Penn. ave., near 4f street.
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alisftIIantans.
ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD

The cheapest. most comfortable, and expedi-
tious route TO the White sulphur Springs.
passing the Alum, Warm, and Hot Springs.
f-r.rw~ww1 ARRANGEMENTS having
ktX been made with the owners of the
new and splendid steamer GEORGE PAGE 10
run between Alexandria and Washington, dis
lance Of six miles, in connexion with the trains
this road and the Washington railroads, the fol-
lowing schedule will take effect on and after
Thursday, June !, 1854:
A train from Alexandra 10 Gordonsvile, and
intermediate stations, will leave the depot,
Of Duke and Henry streets, at 2 O'clock a. m,
on the arrival the Boat from Washington, giving
ample time for Breakfast on board arriving ar
Gordonsville nj half past 10 o'clock, connect
ing ai TINT point with the trains on the Virginia
Central railroad TO Richmond, Charlottesville, and
STANTON 4 s
A train from Gordonsville 10 Alexandria, and in
termediate stations, viii leave Gordonsvle AT
IL o'clock, on the arrival Of the cars on the vir-
ginia Central road arriving al Alexandra ai half
past O'Clock, thus allowing time 10 connect with
the trains leaving Washington city for the north.
and for dinner on board the boat.
A train from Alexandra 10 Warrenion and, in
tcrmediate stations, will leave Alexandria daily
Sunday excepied) az o'clock, p. M, arriving ag
Warrenton q "a o'clock, p. m.
On Sunday viii leave at o'clock, a.. m.
Train from Warrenton 10 Alexandra and inter-
mediate stations will leave Warrenton daily Sun
day excepted) al quarter befbre O'Clock, a. m,
arriving al Alexandria ai halfpast Q o'clock, a. m
Oa Sunday will leave at quarter past - o'clock.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

u. s. NAVY YARD, GosPoRT, VA,
January 20, 1854.
To C. e. Damold, President ~ J. Zusc Co, ~ Z.
SIR A series of experiments conducted by me,
with the utmost care, during the past three years,
upon all the various paints and artificial prepara-
tons for the preservation Of timber, have led me
to the important discovery that the White Zinc
Paint, manufacturedby the New Jersey Zinc Com
pany, serves perfect protection against the
ravages Of the marine worm, and the formation OF
barnacles, whilst other paint or preparation OF
any kind combines the same protective eject.
am now preparing full report on this impor-
tant subject to the Bureaus of Yards and Docks at
Washington, and shall send with il complete Sc
ries of specimens of wood and metal plates, which
were covered with the different paints and pre-
parations, and then exposed alike for an entire
season, in salt water, opposiiethis navy yard; all
of which illustrates in the most striking manner,
the invaluable qualities and decided superiority OF
your White Zinc Paint over all other kinds
paints, especially for marine purposes
You are at liberty TO give full publicity to the
above stated facts, which of too much impor-
tance TO be kept from the naval and commercial
world. ! am, respectfully, your obedient servant
JAMES JARVIS,
Inspector u. S. Navy Yard, Gosport, Va.
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Inspector U. S. Navy Yard, Gosport,, J

OrrIcE OF THE N. Y. AND LIVERPOOL U. 8. B
MAIL STEAMSHIP Co, Jan. 81, 1854.
The steamers of this company use exclusively
the Zinc Paint manufactured by the New Jersey
Zinc Company, experience having proved its de-
cided superiority over all other paints.
EDWARD X. COLLINS, Agent
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~ TAUTfER,s.--Just received a large as
NJ sortmelt Of Pate De Foies Gras, from Strss
burg, in small and large jars
Jan 22-h- y. GAUTIER.
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THROUGH TICKETS.

Saturdays to Mondays. 8 so
*Passengers for Luray, and New Market will.
take the train leaving Alexandra Al O'Clock,
a. m, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays,
connecting with tho stages At Culpeper Court
House.
*Passengers Cor Lynchburg will take the train
leaving Alexandria at o'clock, n. M, ON Mon-
days, Wednesdays, and Fridays, connecting with
the stages at Charlottesville.
IL Passengers for the White Sulphur Springs
will take the train leaving Alexandria daily con.
Meeting with the stages at Staunlon.
Freight trains are running daily, Sundays en-.
cepted. Per order: W. b. BROCKETT,
June l-if Agent.
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TO CONSUMERS OF GAS.
GAS REf.IJLATOR.--

10 CONSUMEhS Of GAb.
DIDDER,s GAS REGULATOR.-E. NJ.
N BOTELER, sole agent for the city and
Georgetown respectfully calls the attention OF the
consumers OF gas to the following certificates.
This article can be seen at @. w. Boteier's store,
iron Hail. where orders may be left. Also M
]. buckley e. Co.'s store, in Georgetown:
80 WASHINGTON, March ID, 1854.
We have had Kidder's Gas Regulator in use in
our respective stores for several months past, and
take Measure in recommending il TO the gas con.
suming public as accomplishing perfectlythe ends
for which II was designed. II regulates the burn
ing OF the gas, and with as good light saves us
a handsome percentage upon our monthly bills.
II. B. HALL, 7th street, near !,
T. @. McINTRE, corner 7th and sts
WASHINGTON, March H. 1854.
have been using Kidders Gas Regulators in
INV biiard-rooms, at the northeast corner OF Penn
syiyania avenue and Thirteenth street, and alss
in my house, next door 10 the Union printing Of
fee The Regulators operate finely, and in point
ofeconomy have saved by il AT least twenty-five
per cent. on the quantity OF gas consumed.
G. w. FLINT.
GApsBY's HOTEL, October 81, 1853.
Ihave been using Kidder's Regulator In my ho-
,ei for the last six weeks, and during that time
am CONFIDENT have saved in money twenty-five
per cent. over the amount paid for the same time
iast venr and believe my light is quite as good as
before using Il, and do feel confident that Il is a
decided saving to the consumers OF gas.
For sale, solely, by the appointed agent.
Mar os-eod3m Intel. cod 2wI
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SIGN OF THE SHIRT,

GREEN.GIEGER, Fresh, For sale by
NJ sHEKELL a. BAILEY,
Aus "a No S, opposite Centre Market
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FAlN TAIN Ss~- nC SuubCElOCic
~ been appointed agents OF the New Jersey Zinc
Company for the sale of their superior Paints, are
prepared to execute orders for any description, de-
livered in Baltimore at the company's prices, and
on the same liberal terms.
The White Paint is warranted pure, and is un-
surpassed by any other article in use. 1t is sold
either dry or ground in oil.
The Brown Zinc is made only from the New
Jersey Zinc Ores, and is extensively used as a
protection to iron or other metallic surfaces. II Is
cheap and economical paint.
The Brown Stone Color is unequalled as dura
bic covering for Cottages, Depots, Bridges, DC.
The consumption of it is very large and it has
given entire satisfaction. saaF
All the paints manufactured by the company are
Of the highest excellence, some important improve
ments having recently been discovered and ap-
piled in their preparation and they warranted
to keep soft and fresh in the kegs, any reasonable
length OF time. In this respect, they superior
to any others in market.
JOHN SULLIVAN & SONS, Agents,
Apr 7--d3m No. 2, Camden ST. Baltimore.
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WTORk, or Plenty 60 do and Hours 70
w Do IL, by VI. NJ. Brewster, Is, and I'd series
Is cents.
Gratitude, an Exposition ofihe 1o3d Psalm, BY
Rev. John Stevenson, rs cents
SIR Thomas Fowell Buxton, Bart, study for
young men,
The Wife, or a Mirror of Maidenhood, by 7
Binney, so cents.
The Friendships OF the Bible, by Amicus, ea
cravings, 55 cents.
Cheerful Chapters. adapted to youth and not un-
suited 20 age, by Old Alan Gray. For sale by
GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE
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StlistelIant9ns.

TTNRfvALLED SUCCESS OF EAST
" mans Headache Remedy.--See certificates
of the magical cures by this wonderful remedy, oi
minister's lawyers, doctors, and ladies, nj
GILMAN'S Drug Store,
May 10 Near Browns Hotel.
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CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENwARE
ESTABLISHMENT.

ESTABLISHMENTS.
7h street, bef,ceen Louisiana avenue and ID sfrcs
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUsT RE
Il ceived, from the north, splendid assortment
of China, Glass, and Earthenware; also, magnif
cent Girandoles and Lamps Of many pattsrps,
adapted for halls and parlors.
Paints, boiled and raw, linseed oil, putty, WIN
dow glass, Of every variety, always on hand.
Clocks, brushes, &c. and every article for geo.
eral housekeeping kept for sale.
G. 8. WHITTLESEY, nh street.
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H IsToHV
OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES

SAM. w. LANGroN & BRO.
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ID HENIsH AND MOsELLE WINES,
IO In glass, viz:
Deidesheim, Gusenheim, Rudesheim.
Hockheim, in quarts and pnts.
Johanisberg and Stunwine In Bocksbuetet.
Also, Nuts Burgundy Wine
SHEKELL IL BAILEY,
May l1-1wf No. s. oppo. Centre Market.
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VIM. p. MCCONNELL.
BY his attorney CHAS. 9. PAGE.
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-11-16
NOTICE

rs hereby given to the STOCKHOLDERS OF
l. THE BOSTON TUNNEL COMPANY, that
at a meeting of the Trustees of said company,
held at the Boston Tunnel, on the 10th day of
October, A. d. 1854, it was decided that the
up their assessments, be notified by publication
in public newspaper, that, unless they come
forward and pay such assessments, and all ar
rears on the same, on or before Saturday, the
25th day of November A. D. 1854 at the hour of
L o'clock, NJ, of said day, the shares of such de-
linquents will be sold to the highest bidder, at
public sale, to pay such assessments Sale to
take place at the Boston Tunnel, Ell Dorado coun.
ty, California.
Dated at Boston Tunnel, Oct. 16, A. D. 1854.
BY order of the Board of Trustees,
WM. M. COX, Sec. pro- TEN.
Georgetown, Oct. / I l4W*
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-11-16
A STRoNG-MINDED CANDIDATE FOR MAT

A STRoNG-MINDED CANDIDATE FOR Mat
RIM0NY-A lady advertising for a husband
in the Water-Cure Journal, gives the fol-
lowing description of herself She certain
ly has some fine points"
[ am just twenty, but will not marry be-
fore | am two years older | am gradu-
ate Of the Marietta Seminary. [ can do,
ana loEe to do, all manner of house-work
from making pies and bread to washing
shirts; [ cen do all kinds of sewing, from
embroidery to lmsey pantaloons; [ can skate,
ride, dance, sing, play on the piano or spin
ming wheel, or anything that may reasonably
be expected Of my sex. If required, can
act'the part Of Ounce in the society Of the
upper ten," or the part of woman among
women. AS for riding, here allow me to
make a banter: any man may bring two
horses, give me choice and ten feet, and
then if he overtakes me in one mile I am
his; if not, the horse is mine. Beware.
am believer in hydropathy. and use
no tea or coffee, neither do [ wear corsets;
but [ am willing my husband shall do Ell
ther, if he desires. [ believe in ''women' s
rights, but believe [ have no right to med
die with politics, or mans business in gen
eral-neither have the men the right to
meddle with ours. AS for appearance, |
am neither tall nor short, large nor small,
but | am just as | was made. have never
attempted to alter my shape or color, as l
am perfectly satisfied with the same By
fops [ am styled handsome, by the young
men on whom [ please to smile, am styled
the height Of perfection; by those I frown
upon, 'the devils imp" by the wise and so
Der am called wild and foolish; by my fe-
male acquaintance Molly" and by my un-
Gle | am called "Tom."
If marry, it will be man who uses no
spirits, tobacco or profanity. He may be
Young or DID, handsome or h0mely, rich or
poor bgt not in the extreme. He must
have good common education at least
lie must be Industrious; he must be capable
of SO bealine himself in any society, that he
viii be beloved by all; his disposition on af-
ter acquaintance must please in every re-
spect. He, after marriage, must allow me
to iolloW the dictates of my own conscience,
provided | do not trampIe on his rights, and
be must follow suit.
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-11-16
Looking for a Letter

Dear reader, did you ever look and wait,
wait ana lock for an expected epistle, till
your very heart ached with its sorrow, and
your eyes were dim with watching? Thus
have ! looked many a time-thus look |
now; and ! really know nothing more spirit
crushing. One cannot keep up ones accus-
tened life and energy. 1t will ooze away.
One cannot work, one cannot read, one can
not tbiuh as he would The burden Of the
heat eoat.nually is, "why don't it Gomez
s. why don't it Gomez
'criaps sickness has laid low the hand
that should and would have welded for us
the pen. Perhaps death has stiiled it for
ever. Perhaps-but these visions are too
terrloie. we will shut them out from our
hearts and from before our eyes. To-mor-
row the letter may come. And thus we
will wait and hope on.
But truly, there is no greater cross to
bear IN life. | ween, than the not receiving
OF expected letters One is always so ready
to imagine the worst, to picture the most
terrible.
If only the negligent would think of this,
if only they would relieve the pain and an
guish they are causing, the letters would
come Even in sickness let the expected
missive speed on its way. There are friends,
usually, around the sick bed Let them
write to tell the absent of the beloved ones.
Even should death come in their words, it,
were not much worse than this terrible sus-
pense. Indeed, nothing is worse-nothing
more truly heart-trying. Exchange.
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-11-16

THE HEROIC PooR.-I have read books
enough, and observed and conversed with
enough of eminent and splendidly cultivated
minds, too, in my time; but | assure you |
have heard higher sentiments from the lips
of poor uneducated men and women, when
exerting the spirit of severe yet gentle hero
ism, under difficulties and Affections, or
speaking their simple thoughts as to cir
cumstances in the lot of friends and neigh
bors, than ever met with out Of the pages
Of the Bible. TSr Walter Scott.