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REMOVAL,
Negro Shoes,

The subscriber has made arrangements for
the manufacture OF from -Four to Five Thousand
pairs OF the above article by theFALL. For
reference as equality, he would respectfully
refer persons who may bo disposed TO purchane
OF him, to those who patronzed him last year
AS 10 price, he will guarantee them as low es
can be oflerded
May % Q j MORGAN.
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Veterinary Surgeon.

ROBERT w, ANDREWS notofies tho
citizens OF this, and the adjoining Districts,
that he has removed his Stables near the Dn.
pot Of the w, & M. r. Road, where he l. ready
at all times TO take charge Of diseased Horsus
for moderate charge In all caaea whore I'll ere
is no cure no psy will be expected. lie also
continues to take Passengers to end from the
Depot, und expects shortly to receive n New
Omnibus for that purpose. Goods he will haul
at the old rate of 10 cents per package, ana
sol!clta The pptronags O: the public.
Feb. q, 1888 l9--tf
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Candidates..
Mr. Editor Please announce

capt. j. ID. FRIERsoN as Candidate for
Sheriff er Sumter District at the ensuing
election.
Aug. 81, 1853.
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DYSPEPSIA!
GAN EBE CUREIl

DELORNIE'S BAUM DE VIE" or Balsam of
Lie Is, alter Il trial Of upwards of twenty years
In great variety of cases, confidently offered to
tho public, especially to those afflicted with the
most distressing complaint, es q sure and speedy
relief for their suf1crings.
head the following certificates. They arc
from gentlemen of high standing and residing
In your immediate vicinity. They are but one
or TWO OF inc many i'll our possession all extoll
Ing the healing virtues of t,is Ito use the words
of a grateful Dispep.ic who was cured by it,
usel most precious compound.
Certificate from the Reu. HartpeH Spain.
SUmTERvILLE,. S. G.. Jan. l3lh 1853
Mr. CHAs DE'.oRME.
Dear Sir: Last Spring used two small Int
ties Of your I}alsam of Life; and experienced
much benefit. took it two or three times da.
ly, n teaspoon(ul at dose in n wine glass of
water
1t acted on my liver. and impaired healthy
zone TO all my digestive organs, relieving Inc of
distressing headache, and many other disugteea-
bic dySpGptic svm;ons.
[SigncdI II. SPAIN.
Mr.. CHAS. DELORME:
DEAR SIR:-si take great pleasure in recon.
mcnding your "Baumc dc Vie" which have
often used, and al,vays with decided relief.
when suffering from attacks Of Dyspepsia At
once n stlmul liant, tonic and catharlic, ] am sat
Isneu II Will prove eminently serviccablc to all
who are afflicted with Dyspepsia. Its general
introducton throughout the country will be a
public benefit.
10 keep supply constantly on hand which
would n OF exchange for oil the Anti dyspcp.
TIC nostruns from Maine to Texas.
Yours respectfully,
(Signedl JOHN w Erwin
For Sale by Jchn, NJ. Chandler snm,srv;lle
" M. a. lIuggins, Darlington c. II.
% DIR. J. l.. Byrd, 'rimmonsyiIlc,
And by Druggists generally.
BOATWRIGHT a. BARKULOO.
Wholesale Agents, Columbia, S. C.
November 9 tf
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-04-12
6zmarIianss sale.

wy Virtue of an order of the Probate Court
ID Of Yazoo county, State of Mississippi,
made at the January Term thereof, A. d. 1854,
the undersigned, as Guardian Of Clarence
Swartwout, a minor, will on the 3rd day Of
April next, between the usual hours Of sale,
prescribed by law, proceed TO sell before the
Court House door of Yazoo county, at public
auction, to the highest bidder or bidders, on q
credit of twelve months from the day of sale,
the following described lands belonging to
said minor, and situated in Yazoo County, to
wit: an undivided half interest in the west-half
of southwest quarter of Section all of Sec
tion 2-north. half of Section 11--north-west
quarter of Section 70, all in Township ID,
Range ! East Bond with approved security
will be required of the purchaser or purchasers.
Feb. /, lS54-4t. B. YANDELL, GuarC.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-04-12
AdministrafOr9s Sale.

DY Virtue of an order of sale granted at the
NJ March Term l847, and the January Term
l84S, of the Probate Court of Kinds county,
Mississippi, to the undersigned, as Administra-
trix of Isaac r. Nicholson, deceased--I will
expose to sale at public aution, to the highest
bidder within the hours prescribed by law, on
MONDAY, the TENTH day of APRIL next,
at Benton in Yazoo county, the following lands
belonging to said estate, lying and situated in
Yazoo county, Mississippi, Ito-wit The west
half southeast quarter, Section 20, the south
east quarter Section 81, the west-half south
west quarter, Section %, the west-half north
west quarter and west-half southwest quarter
Section 81, the west-half and west-half south
east quarter. and east-half northeast quarter,
Section %, the east-half northeast quarter and
east half southeast quarter, Section 20, the
west-half north east quarter, Section %, the
east-half southeast quarter of Section 2s, the
southeast quarter Section 20, the east-half
northeast quarter, Section 80, all in Township
II, Range l west.
Said sale will be made upon a credit of II
months, the purchaser or purchasers giving
bond with approved security for the payment
of the purchase money.
A. NICHOLSON, Adm'rx.
BY her Attorney
ROBERT S. G. PERKINS.
February %, 1854 l6-tds.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-04-12
EXECUTOR,s NOTICE.

THE UNDERSIGNED having at the November
l. Term of the Probate Court of Yazoo coun-
y, qualified as Executor Of the last will d
testament of :. B. Graves deceased, hereby
notifies all persons indebted to the deceased, TO
make immediate payment, and those having
claims against deceased, to present them duly
authenticated within the time prescribed by
law. or they will be barred by the Statute OF
Limitation.
As Executor of A.. B. Graves, the under
signed is charged with the settlement of the
business of the late firm of Winn g. Graves
All persons indebted to said firm are hereby
notified to make immediate payment, and those
having claims against said firm, are notified te
present them duly authenticated within the time
prescribed by law, or this notice will be pied
in barr of payment. w. ]. LEAKE,
Executor of A. B. Graves, deceased
Yazoo City, Dec. Z, 1853-5-w3m
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-04-12
YaZOO CifY. Miss.
BROWN & AVERY,

Neat do0T GboUe the Bank 6uiLdiN9
Main Street YaaOO citg
Il EEP constantly on hand an extensive as
4As Asortment of all kinds of tfn-ware. They
are man actIri ng u article of shower
baths and hathingtubs. They keep always a
large supply of cooking and parlor stoves ali
eff which they will offer as chead or cheaper
than they can be purchased in this region.
They are prepared to do all kinds ofgutteriDs
and every description of job-work with neat
ness and dispatch. Persons wishing any
thing in their line would do we'll to give
them call before purchasing elsewhere.
Thankful for the patronage which Ihas here
tofore been so literally bestowed, they hope
to deserve and to receive continuance of the
same.
Yazoo ciy, August Goth 1s51-1y
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-04-12
ADMINISTRATORS Sale.

DY Virtue of an order OF the Probate Conrt
- Of Yazoo county, State of Mississippi, rem
dered at the February Term 1854, as Admins
TRAITOR of the estate of c. ]. Blackman deceased.
l shall proceed upon MONDAY, the TENTH
day of APRIL, next, in front of the door of
the court house in Yazoo city, to sell to the
highest bidder upon a credit of twelve months,
from the day of sale, certain lands of which
said Blackman did seized and possessed, de-
scribed as follows, to-wit:
The southwest quarter of Section 5, Township
IL, Range west, also portion of land be-
ginning at southeast of northeast quarter of
northeast quarter, Gao acre pieceN of Section
5, Township II, Range west, and run north
Ia chains to public road leading to Yazoo
City-thcnce in a southwestern direction along
said road 53 chains, 68 links to the half
mie station, on the west boundary of said Sec
ton 5, thence east 20 chains, thence north
20 chains, thence east % chains to the
place of beginning, containing 3S acres more
or less, also the south-half of east-half of
northwest quarter of Section 5, Township IL,
Range west, containing 40 acres more or
less, situated, lying and being in the county of
Yazoo, State of Mississippi.
Bonds with undoubted security will be re-
quired of the purchaser. JAMES THARP,
March 1, IS54-l7-tds. Administrator.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-04-12
Notice.

THE undersigned assignees of J. V.
IL Caldwell deceased. hereby fnform the pub
lie, that the business of the house will in fa-
ture be continued under their supervision
Wishing to close out the stock on hand (Which
is very large at presently the Assignees are de-
termined to offer all possible inducements to
purchasers. They solicit the continuation Of
former patronage, and would add, that the sales
will be made on the usual time.
Mr.. JOHN I. HETH will continue to give
his attention to the business OF the house as
heretofore, and is authorised to settle all ac-
counts of the same.
]. w. BARNETT, I .u.;ovo.
Fl. G. TYLER.
November %, 1S53-3-tf
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-04-12

NTOW that our stock Of Spring Goods s
i y complete, we may safely inVite0ur friends
and the public in general 10 pay ua o. visit and
examine for themselves
As to the cheapness and dqualiiy of our goods,
we do not hesitate to cay Chat no one can CONS
pete with US wholesale o. retail for the follow
lug articles:
Bareges, Plain Colored and figured,
Rich Robes,
FIRST and second mourning,
French Lawns, Jaconets and Oraandies,
American - - Z"
Swiss Muslins, Plain, dotted and embroidered,
White and colored robes.
Plaid, checked and Striped Cambrics
" {" " Swiss Muslins,
Plaid Muslins for curtains and bars
4" embroidered and jacquard,
Curtains white and colored,
" Calicoes, Turkey Red and Buff.
GInghams, small and large checks,
PRINTS.-AEerican French and English,
from the most renowned manufactures,
Netttngs-Linen and cotton for bars,
White Bob.net for Bars,
White Marseilles Quilts, 1914 4 IA I2-4 1874
Irish Linens for Shirting pure fax,
French 'l2-4, ;" for sheeting, pure fax,
Table Linens, Damasked, White and Br'Wus
Table Cloths, pain, in sets.
Linen Diapers, Birds eye, Russia,
Cotton Diapers,
Brown linen damask by the yard.
Summer SiLts--Checked, Plaid and Plain.
Black and changeabe cOlors.
Crape--Black, Pink, w hite and Buf
French Embroider;es Just from Paris. sucb
as Mantillas. Capes, Joses, ladies vests, chem
iaettes, undersleeves, pes and Handkerchief
Lcces-Black and white, Silk, Thread, Wall
encinnes, and cotton.
BLACK SILK LACE Wells,
Ribbons,
GLoyEs-Filet, Kid, Silk, Thread and cot
ton, for misses, ladies and gents.
Handkerchiets-Plain and bordered linen
cambIic, Silk, Corah, Pongee, &c.
Crarats-Black Silk, and Batiste. SusDen-
ders of all qualities White cotton PRINCES
Madras Handkerchiefs. Cotton Foulards
Hosiery-Ladies white, Black and colored
cotton, Isle, thread and silk, plain, embIof-
dered and open worked, French grey Cotton
Hose. Children's cotton hose, Of all colors and
sizes,
Mems cotton, white, brown, mixed half hose,
Drawers ami undershirts,
" Linen bosom Shirts at all prices.
'' Fancy colored /"
Ladies Caters, black silk and lasting,
- - cOlored 80
g Shoes, kid and morocco, black andcoId
Slippers 4"
Mems Slippers, tapestry and morocco,
Shoes, patent leather, lasting, &c.
Kossouth Boots,
Misses Caters Of all descriptions,
Boys Shoes Of all rs,
Children's shoes of all cOlors.
Peltumeyy- largest, best and cheapest
assortment in the city Of Vicksburp.
ALSO-At all times on hand a GOOD lot Of
Clothing, plantation goods, linen and cotton
checks, plaids, striped, cottonades, linen drilI-
ings, white, brown and cOlored
Bleached and unbleached. domestits,
White and brown cotton drills, A, 5-4 ,G-4,
lO4, II A, brown and white sheetings;
Hats, caps, &c, &c.
Mattings white and checked 4-4.54 Ga
MICHON g. SARRAT.
Vicksburg, March I6, 1853.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-04-12
PowELL O. HlLLIARD,

Auin Street, Yazoo City, MtsstsstPPl,
TTAVINra taken in addition to our former
III IL extensive Mandatory, the establishment
lately occupied by Mr.. G.. II. PrimDi, opposite
our old stand, would respectfully inform the
public that we have made extensive additions
to our stock of Carriages, both OF our own and
Northern and Eastern Manufactures. Com
prising Coaches, Coachees, falling top Barou-
he q and ChariOttees, Rockaways, slide seal
Bugries of superior style, with extension tops,
combining the convenience of Barouche or
Rockaway. Also roll up side top Buggies,
Giogs, Pheatons, and open Buggies Of elegant
pattern for single or double harness. Also
Buggy and Coach Harness, Whips Of all pat
terms, riding Brides, Martingals. Bride bits,
stirrup irons, Ladies, Gentlemen and Boys IL
ding Saddles of all patterns. of OR own man.
ufacture. Saddle-bags and Spurs-also Fly
Nets of all coIors. Webbing for saddle girts.
hand-holders and furnishing goods OF all kinds
for saddle and harness manufacture
Also, Oil CARPET, Brussels do, and carpet
fringe, Enamelled cloths Of all colors paten'
Dash and Collar Leather, Hog skins and saddle
skirting. EnamelIcd top leather-also Enam
elled leather for Innings, comprising all tht
colors used. Blue and drab broad cloths, dam
ask of all patterns and colors, silk inr festoons
fringes for do, silk and worsted Tufts. holder
tassels, broad and narrow Laces. tutting but
tons of all colors, tufting and band nails.---
1ucks Oh all SlZeSs DFaSS ana silver kHODs, JaP
panned brass and silver glass frames. Coach
handles and locks, bolts Of all sizes, screws do,
Springs, Axels, top props and capped Nuts
castings of all kinds. Also-a good assortment
of Blacksmith's tools, Coach varnish, Paints
Leads &c. Also Buggy and Wagon hubs
turned spokes and bent shafts and rims, Buggy
poles and bows, and coach poles.
We also manufacture wagons for four or two
horses, Pedlar wagons. Drays, Ok Wagons
and Carts. Dray and wagon Harness, and ars,
keep constantly on hand Trace Chains, Collars,
Brides, whips and all heavy articles usedsfor
such purposes. All of which we offer for sale on
reasonable terms for cash or approved credit.
Persons wishing any thing in our line, will
find to their interest to call and examine our
stock before purchasing elsewhere.
REPAIRING of all kinds connected with
our business, done with neatness and dispatch,
and all orders for new work thankfully receiv-
ed and satisfaction given.
April 10th, 1853.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-04-12
WiIln's Hotel,

E5szS YAZ0O CITY, MISSISSIPPI. I'D
u that the above named house has been refit-
ted bnd furnished with all necessary conve-
niences calculated to promote the comfort OF
the travelling community. The chambers are
large and airy, the bedding entirely new and
attentive, obedient servants in attendance.
The table will be supplied with every thing
furnished by the market, and no effort will be
wanting to rendar WINN'S HOTEL in every
department, one of the best in the State.
Nov. D. 1853-3.tf o. WINN & co.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-04-12
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Notice.

KTHEREAS Letters of Administration up
w on the estate of R. r. Williamson, decd.
were granted to the undersigned at the jan
nary Term 1854, of the Honorable Probate
Court Of Yazoo county, State of Mississippi
Now all persons having claims against the es-
tnte of said decedent, are hereby required to
exhibit the same duly authenticated, within the
time limited by law, or the same will be barred.
Feb-I, 1s51-I3-7t L. l.. BOWER ADM.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-04-12
MJH HAYNES
/. M. HARDIN.


Dealers IN Produce, Groceries, Staple
foods Wines, Liquors, Tobacco, Cigars, SUI
gar, Coffee, Flour, Pork, Bacon, Molasses,
Sal, Spices, Soap, Starch, Shot, Gunpowder.
Indigo, Bagging Rope and Twine, White
Lead, Quinine, dc. &c.
YaZOO City, Miss.
Nearly opposite P. O'Donnell.
P.S. We are prepared to furnish all kinds
OF supplies to Planters, and make Cash advan-
ccs on Cotton consigned to our friends in n
Orleans. Messrs. OAKEY & HAWKINS.
9th 1851.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-04-12
NEW DRUG STORE.
COOK & BRUMFHELD.

Wholesale and Retail Druggiste and
BOOK SELLERS.
Yazoo City Mi, next door to ]. J. Fouche,
HAVE just received large and we'll selec-
IL IL ted stock of American, French and Eng
lish Chemicals, Drugs, Medicines, Perfumery,
Paints, Dye Stuffs, and Fancy Articles, which
will be sold extremelylow for cash, and on the
usual time to punctual customers.
Physicians prescriptions put up at all times
of the day and night with neatness and cor
rectness.
N. B.-A large assortment of Patent Med
icines always ON hand.
November %, 1853.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-04-12
LEGAL NOTICES .
The state OF NTississippi,
YAZoo COUNTY .

}
PROBATE COURT, DECEMB'R TERM, 1858.
TO all persons Interested IN the lands, ten
tenensc1sts and heredit0me,ats of 7heophe-
tms Ogden, deceased.
TT having been suggested to our Court
III of Probates for Yazoo county, State of Mis-
sissippi, by Wade III. Mills, Guardian of Eliza
beth Ogden and Lucy Ogden, minors and heirs
of Theophelus Ogden deceased, and husband
to the late widow of said decedents that it will
be to the interest Of the heirs of said decedent
to sell the following lands belonging to the es-
tate of said decedent, lying in Yazoo county,
State aforesaid, to-wit The east-half of south
east quarter and northwest quarter of south
west quarter of Section II, northwest quarter
If northwest quarter of Section l8, Township
10, Range 2 west. Southeast quarter, Section
l2, Township 9, Range 3 west. Southwest
quarter of southwest quarter, Section Z, Town
ship 8, Range 2 west. II was thereupon order
ed by the Court, that citation issue to William
IL. Bell, Guardian ad letum to Elizabeth Ogden
and Lucy Ogden minors to Yazoo county, and
to Mary Jane Mills to Madison county, to be
and appear at the next March Term 1854 of
our Court of Probates, then and there to show
cause, if any they have or can why an order
should not be made for the sale of the above de-
scribed land.
1t is further ordered that publication of this
citation be made in the Yazoo Democrat. a
newspaper published in Yazoo city for e weeks.
WITNESS, Hon. Geo. B. Wilkinson, Judge
of the Court aforesaid, the 4th Monday of De-
cember, A. d. 1853.
ISSUED. 26th December, A. D. 1853.
Jan. A, 1854-7t. VIM. II. BELL, Cl'k.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-04-12

MIR. WILLIAM M. PfNCKARD, formerly
w of Vicksburg, Miss, became q member
OF the Firm of GEORGE NJ PINcKARD q CO.."
on the 4th A pril last The COTTON FACTOR
AGE and COMMISSION BUSINESS win be
conducted as heretofore, under the same StvIe
and Firm, az No. 10 Camp Street. New
Orleans. GEO. nj. PINCKARD,
HENRY A. CAIRNES,
WIN. M. PINCKARD
OF Messrs. E. ID. Downs & Co will act as
our agents at Vicksburg, Miss, and are pTepar-
ed to make Cash Advances, { nd furnish sup-
plies to Planters Shipping Cutton 10 our House
GEO. M. PINCKARD s. Co.
New Orleans, June IS, lS53-Gm
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-04-12
Notice.

NOtlces
THE undersigned, having qualified. at the
4 November Term, 1853, of the Probate
Court of Yazoo County, as Administra tor of
the estate of Henry Toler, deceased, hereby
notifies all persons having claims against said
decedent, to present them within the time
prescribed by law, or they will be barred.
RICHARD M. JOHNSON,
No, ember, 80, 1883, 1t. Administrator.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-04-12
ADMINISTRATORS Sale of Land.

DY Virtue of an order of the Probate Court
O of Yazoo county, made at the February
Term thereof for the year 1854, | will, as Adj
ministrator of Catharine r. Clark, deceased,
ron MONDAY the SEVENTEENTH day of
APRIL next, at the Court House door of va
zoo county in Yazoo city, offer for sale to the
highest bidder on credit of twelve months,
the following described land, belonging to the
estate of the said Catherine R. Clark de-
ceased, to-wit the South-half of the east-half
the southeast quarter, the north-half of the
east-half of the southeast quarter, and the
west-haR of the southeast quarter, Section
IL, Township 10 of Range 2 West, lying, be-
ing and situatedin Yazoo county, State of Mis-
sissfppi Notes with approved security for the
purchase money will be required before title
made. WILLIAM L. CLARK, Admr,
March l, 1S54-17-tds-
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-04-12
Administrators Notice.

THE undersigned having been appointed
u Administrators of the estate of Thomas
Murry, deceased-All persons having claims
against said estate, will present them within the
time prescribed by law, and those indebted to
the estate will make payment.
MICHAEL MALONE,
January A. 1S54-7t. Admir-.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-04-12
ADMINISTRATORS Notice.

II ETTLRS of Administration pom the es-
L. tate of Temperance Hampton deceased,
having been granted to the undersigned at the
November Term, 1853 of the Probate Court of
Yazoo county, State of Mississippi-Notice is
hereby given TO all persons having claims
against said estate to present them duly proba-
ted within the time limited by law or they will
be barred. G.. HOLLINGSWORTH
January A, 1854-9-7t. Administrator.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-04-12
The Site of mississippi, !


1858.
To all persons interested IN the lands, telae-
nleRtS q hereditan1e1atS of Thompson Br1S-
ter deceased.
WOU are hereby cited to be and appear
II at Probate Court of said county and State.
10 be holden at the Court house in Yazoo city
on the 4th Monday in February, next, then and
there 10 show cause ifany you have or can why
an order should not be granted for the sale of
the following lands belonging to the estate of
said decedent, to-wit The east-half of north
east quarter and the southeast quarter and
southwest qusrter of northeast quarter of
Section %, and the west-half of west-half Of
northwest quarter. and west-half of west-half
of southwest quarter of Section 20, and the
east-half of southwest quarter and west-half
of northeast quarter of Section 30, all in
township IL. of Range 2 East, containing five
hundred and fifteen acres more or less, situa-
ted, lying and being in said county and State.
And further to do and suffer such things as
shall be considered and ordered by our said
Court in the premises, and it is further ordered
that publication of this citation be made in the
Yazoo Democrat weekly newspaper, publish
ed in Yazoo city, for the space of sixty days.
WITNESS, Hon. GEO. b WILKINSON, Judge
of the Probate Court of Yazoo county, the 4th
Monday in November A. D. 1853, and seal of
said court. ISSUED the 3rd day of December
A. d. 1853. VIM. II. BELL, Clerk.
Daeamhar7 I959-5-I0t
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-04-12

W HEREAS letters of AdminiStra-
w tion on the estate of r. M. Winn, de-
ceased were granted to the undersigned at the
last November Term of the Probate Court of
Yazoo county, State of Mississippi, now all
persons having claims against the estate ofsaid
decedent are hereby required to exhibit the
same within the time limited by law or the
same will be barred.
II. HARRISON, }
F. BARKSDALE, Administrators
]. w. BARNETT, }
December IA, 1S53-6-7t
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-04-12

II UST received and for sale, general assort-
- ment of FINE WATCHES and JEWELRY.
Also, Siluer and Siluer Plated Ware Watches
repaired and warranted as usual.
Nov. %. 1858. s. H. WILSON.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-04-12
LIST OF LETTERS

DEMAINING in the Post Office at
IL Yazoo City, on the 1st day Of April 1854.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-04-12
MOs5 STARTLING CONSIDERATIONS !
Reflections for the Thoughtful.

Strange that countless human beings exist and
lrag through life as do the beasts of the field or
he insects of the earth evincng more thought
reflection than though the noble faculties of mind
were not youchsafed to them.
Many such are husbands and fathers, upon whom
are dependent the health, the wel-being, and the
happiness of eonfding and afectionate wife, with
perhaps a family of children