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BARGAINS IN DRY GOODS-W,

BARGAINS IN DRY GOODS.-We
~ have on hand, and are daily adding to our stock
Of goods, job lots of auction Silks rch goods much
below the usual prices. Our assortment of color ed
and oisck Dress Sks VIII be found cheap extensive,
and complete Also, Embr Of the most choies
styles Ladies' Cloth, Satins Black Mantilla Velvet
Long and Square Shawis. Gallons and Velvet Rib.
bona. Bonnet Ribbons, much below the crst Of i'm
potts ion An early cali is RESPECTFULLY solicited
J. MILLHiSER BRO,
no 20 1913 Broad at.
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HANDSOME LOT ON CHURC

HANDSOME LOT ON CHUR
IA HILL. ON 18th BETWEEN CLAY AND
MARSHALL STREETS, FOR SALE AT AUG.
TION.-WiIl be sold on WEDNESDAY afternoon,
the goth Now 1854 the premises CONNIE nci ng at
O'Clock beautiful lot Church Hill, on the west
line of 26th, between Marshall and Clay ss, front
ing II feet, running back sc feet.
TERMs-Cne-thi cash. balance at 8 and 6 months
for goable notes, interest added title retained
no2l GODDlN Il APPERSON, Aucts.
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CINCINNAII MONEY MArrERs

ClNcIsNATI, Nov % Money matter, con linn. to
Improve here The rates of exchange ere declining
bankers reiass TO buy at cent premiuia and coni.
sehce 10 rapidly gaining strength. Hogs are frmer
with sales of 1000 head at S362g 6sI sales of 1000
cember, at 81 cents.
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WESTERN NAVIGATION.

WHEELING, Nov. 20-The river here has a
depth OF fully thirty inches and 10 riiing. Small
class boats are taking freishts and passengers for
Cincinnati
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AUCTION eALEki
FUTURE DAYS.
BY TAYL0R + WILII1Ms

BY TAYLOR 4 WILLIAMS.
a SMALL FAhaa Un MARKET GAR
ANpg SRni sE an The z. CITY, WITH STOCK
= O'clock, NJ upon tn. premises viii be sold the
arm upon which Mrs. Susan Holmes resides lyins
ct Gen. j. Harvi.. DR.. Chrinisn and MI. Orey.
anere are 81 acres of which one-thiid Il In woods
ne e msnder is cleared and In good order The
improvements are good consisting of an excellent
hnuas ing with rooms. kitchen and the usual OUT
Any one wishing to locate nm III farm near the
or 70 engage In the cultivation of vegetables for
me market could hardly be better suited than ia
VIII also be sold the crops and stock of everv do
scrlotion consisting of the usual vsriety aer which
VIII De soid tract Of 50 acres of heavily wooded
land, living on the Nine Milen roed, and adjoining
the lands Of Christopher Allen Dr. Trent and others
TERMs:-Foe the land, oGs-third cash balan.e
cash; that amount and ever ,nonths credit fer ap
no is TAYLoa t WILLIAMS. auet..
BY DAVENPORT. ALLEN & co.
GROCERIES, &c, AT AUCIION.-on
- THURSDAY, November Esd, we will ssn st
our Auction Store. an assortment of GROCEKIEs,
SO $40 Bags Lssuayra and Jaws COFFEE
loo Bbls. New York SYRUP
SO Hhds, MOLASSES
500 Packages Powdered, Crushed and Coffee sU.
Green and Black TEAS
Wrapping PAPER
SOLE LEATHER
WINDOW GLASS
Sperm CANDLES
FRENCH BRANDY
CIGARS SOAP
London MUSTARD
GOLDFISH, &c, &c.
ALSO,
zoo small R packages SALMON
Richmond BACON
TERMs-Under 500 cash; 500 and over, month";
credit. for approved paper.
nol6 DAVENPORT, ALLEN l. Co. Aucts.
ALSO-R C Titled WHISKEY-25o bile
Mountain Dew brand Whiskev. the genuine brand.
ROOTS, SHOES AND HATS AT AUG
- TION.-On FRIDAY, 9th December. we will
BOOTS. SHOES and HATS, all fresh winter goods
consisting Of
Mems and Boys heavy Boots and Shoes, Of all
grades
Women's Shoes
Children's do
Silk and Wool Hats
Gaps; Sole Leather, &c.
TERMs-Under 500 cash; 800 and over month";
no is DAVENPORT, ALLEN & co. Auct,,
ALSO-200 TRIMS.
1STOCK OF G K OC ERIES, CAT
~ Notwithstanding to change our business
we will sell at Auction. on FRIDAY, oath inst cur
entire stock of Goods, consisting of COFFEE, SU-
GAR, MOLASSES, NAILS. HORSE SHOES, and
other articles usually kept in our line of business
TERMs-Under 500 cash; 500 and over, mos.
BARDSDALE. sTovALL CO.
Sale conducted by DAVENPORT, ALLEN Co.
no17
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BY RICHARD CAUTHORN.

FURNITURE AT A UCTION.-On
l. WEDNESDAY, 22d inst. at 10 O'CLOCK, at ny
store. " i'll sell lot of Furniture Consisting Of Beds
aud BeddiL e. Hair Mattresses, Carpets Bureaus one
Sidebosrd, Stove, &c, &c.
SHOW CASE, &c-Aiss one large 81 CIV Case,
with many other articles such as Pocket and Table
Knives, door and chest Locks fire Linens. Soaps &c.
po2l h CsUTnORN, Aaet.
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THE OHIO RIVER.

WHEELIEG Nov. 20.-The river 1 about in a
ialF navgable condition At Pittsburg he river has
commenced falling
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AN OLD SURGEON DEAF

NEWARK, N. j., Nov. 20 DIR. Tuci, the Oldest
surgeon IN ths American navy, died h>re this NOR.
ming
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fe 25-1y
I OOK AT THIS.-S2o 900 worth OF

~ Ready Made Clothing at cost, embracing every
style of garments suitable for Fall and Winter wear
The subscribers have determined to quit the business
in Richmond on the first of January, 1855 and will
positively sell at cost either wholesale or retail To
merchants and others here Is a rare chance The
goods fresh fine and well made and the stock 10
ample Gail at the franklin Clothing Store No 90
Main street r. DECOI 4 co
N. b. good cutting board for sale low. Apply as
above. ss aLLS1,
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NO FAMILY SHOULD BE WITH

N OUT LEONARD'S COUGH SYRU P-His
Instant Relief and Speedy Cure. Read the follow
ing certificate. one of the many:
RICHMOND, Jan 18Th, 1854. Mr.. Leonard Sir ]
have been troubled with severe cough ~ years. and
have had the best advice Of physicians but found
relief until | tried your Cough Mixture. at the
Ecitstion Of friend OF mine VIII, gave ma a bo tie
and persuaded me to try it; since which time have
been using it. tsbout fortnight and find it has done
me more GOOD than any advice or medicine have
had. take great pleasure in Recommending it to
ali who have or may be affected with coughs cclda
&c., &c. Respectfully your ob't serv't
r. PERKINSON,
Col Myers Factory.
~ To be had of all Drug eists and Wholesale and
retail of messrs. PURCELL, LADD q CO. % Main
street. and THoS. LEONARD, Governor, st., Rich.
mond, Va
Price p cents per bottle. oc ~
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
REPORTED CHANGE IN THE CABT-
NET

NET.
NEW YoftK, Nov. 2I.-The New York He.
raid of this morning states that there will be
change in the Cabinet in January tina
Messrs. Campbell and Guthrie will go out
that Breckenridge will be Attorney General,
Gushing Secretary of State, Dobbin Secre-
tary of the Treasury, and Mason, the Minis
ter to France, will go back to the Navy De-
partment. 1t also states that there will be an
entire reorganization of the Foreign Mis-
sions. 1t only mentions the name of Mr..
Marcy, however, in connection with the En-
gish Embassy. The Herald is famous for its
news in advance-but sometimes foretells
what never happens.
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GALE OF VALUABLE PERSONAL

~ PROPERTY IN THE COUNTY OF pow
HATAN BY virtue of decree Of the Circuit
Court Gooohland county, in the silt of John Boil
the I'D day of November, 1854 if fair; IL not on
the next fair day. commencing at IL O'Clock M at
Centre Hill, in the county of Powhatan situated on
Richmond, the following Propert y belonging to the
estate OF Blair Boiling deceased About or 40 bbs.
of Corn; all of the Oats, Straw. Fodder and Shu;ks
sss Oxen Cows and Hogs, and all Of the Plantation
Utensils
Terms OF SALE-For all sums of e25 and npder
CT sh; for all SONS 25 credit of months viii
be given. Bonds, with good security, viii be rsquir
cd for the credit payments.
ALGERNON 8. STORRS
Administrator of Blair Boiling, deceased.
on2 apfd
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WHEELING AND THE BALTIMORE
AND OHIO RAILROAD.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 2l.-The injunction ask
ed by the city of Wheeling against the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad, to prevent the
connection across the Ohio river with Ben
wood, was granted to-day
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BY JOHN &. D. PAYNE, Salesman.
COMMISSIONER SALE OF WALT.

SABLE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF RICH.
MOND.-By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court
of the ty of Richmond, pronounced the l4th
and others l will sell on SATURDAY. the lst day of
December, at 81 O'Clock P. M, at public auction, on
the premises Lot of Ground at Rockets, fronting
on Rock street Al feet and running back to Wa.
ter street-it being the remaining portion of the Lot
purchased by MIR. Jesse Williams.
TERMs-One fourth cash; the balance on credit
of enc, two and three years, secured by bonds with
approved security carrying interest from the day of
sale. Title retained until the last bond is paid and
deed ordered by the Court
mol JOHN A PICKETT Conn.,
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DUMPS! PUMPS Just received at
L my store on 18th ct, between Main and Gary. .
other Fofce, Lever, and Double action Pumps or
VARIOUS patterns with brass and iron cylinders which
WIN sell On the most accommodating terms Per.
'' a. isilss s 's'l ''slii: fri 2svfRr,
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NIGHT AUCTION.
BY ELIAS BALE. No. IO6 Man &C.

BY ELIAS BALE. No. iO6 Nam &C.
AN THIS EVENING, at o'clock. /
Oshau offer at auction large sssortme ut of Staple
and Fancy Goods consisting in part as follows viz
Gold and Silver Watches
g. Id Jewelry of every description
silver and plated ware; Clocks OF all kinds
25n0 doz white and colored spool cotton
1900 gro Buttons, assorted kinds
$50 T" Hair. Teeth. Nail and Lather Brushes
IS " plated Sewing Birds
IT'S /" fancy Boxes, large assortment
Also, q laxge assortment of blank books paper, en-.
velopes steel pens waters, double barrel guns, pa
err with a great variety of goods too numerous 20
mention, in lots TO suit purchasers Every article
warranted a. represented. CRY and country msE.
chants are respectfully invited to attend the ssle
meuts, ELIAS HALE,
leg Main Of.
Every article warranted ss represented.
Additions can be received
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GALE OF MULES HORSES COWS

GALE OF MULES, HORSES, COWS,
~ CORN, &C., AT AUCTION.-Will be sold at
the residence of P. M Tabb Jr, Esq, adjoining the
first toll gate on the Plank Rosd. on THURSDAY
The Esd day of November at IL o'clock, fine young
Mules, Horses, 90 head Cattle. among them fine
Mich Cows. year old Heifers of fine breed. Also
about $50 barrels Corn, Shocks, Fodder Straw, &c.
By order of the Trustee.
no 10 JOHN r. u. PAYNE. Salesman.
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FRIDAY, the 18th dav

NOTICE.-On FRIDAY, the 18th day
IN of December next at Il o'clock. NJ shxll pro-
coed 20 cell on the preulises Commissioned under
q decree Of Chesterfield Circuit Superior Court, one
hundred ard twenty acres OF LAND. lying on the
it being part Of the tract Of land known a. Dickr
sons Much the larger portion Of the said land 10 In
woods. Terms made known on the day Of sale.
BENZ HATCHER,
no 2i--3tass COMMISSIONER.
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- r. ". FLou u

Ex'rs of Mrs Winfree, and admir- B. n
of James Wiley Winfrce decd
f;s.-The decree above referred to has since been
made. and the sale of land will BE- eonSnctsS IN ~.
with Mr.. D. May likewise as Commissoner or bv
some OF Us; aud the terms will be-oue.third cash
and The residue in and years. with Interest from
lien on the land. r W -
no l5-d7t&w2t m r W.
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BY TOLER COOK.
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR


VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR
SALE the 30th day of December. If not
previously sold, we shall sell publicly, at Graves
Tavern, near the property, Tract of Land, contain
ing 248 acres well improved; ana another Tract of
so acres lying mile distant thererom-both near
GIegory's Tavern Chesterfield, 10 miles from Rich.
mond, on the Broad Rock Road at its junction with
the road from Black Heath Pits to Petersburg, and
bounded by zach road.
Those wishing to view the property, will be shown
it by Mr. John T. Wood, living within three miles
of it.
Terms accommodating.
no ls-dtd TOLER Il COOK, Auots.
GALE OF CORN, STOCK, &o.-Will
~ be sold publicly, on FRIDAY, the 24ih inst, at
the residence of Mr.. ]. P. Camden. fourteen miles
below Richmond, near the Williamsburg stage roat,
and two miles below Bow Swamp Church. the pres
ent years crop of Corn &c. &c.i enc valuable Horse,
and number of Cattle, among which are good Mich
Cows. Terms at rale
GEO. w. TOLER.
For the Legatees of Lucy ID. Camden
Sale conducted BY ToLEa COOK, Auctoneen.
no IBID
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I ,ARGE NUN Ser OF LOTs IN MAN
1--WE ACRE LOT NEAR MANcHEs

POSTPONEMr4cxI.- In consequence of
the rain, the about sales we're postponed to WE'D.
NESDAY Afternoon. 22d Nov at the same hour.
no % GODDiN l. APPERsON Arcts
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AUCTION eAr.re
By TAYLOR ( wlLIiAMs-
TRUsTEE's SALE ORA TRACT OF

TcSaEES SALE OF A TRACT OF
- LA si,l ~ TIE COUNTY or HENaIcO-
r MsrshI. 49, ~ gesd Of Trust exseuted b. Thos
corded IN the Office Of the Clerk Of Hsprco cooasr
Csurf, vii ss sod q psb'is Aasfion upon the Dr..
o'clock III. the property convey ed in M 49, -
cit: 3 tract OF Land lying in the county Of Hen,i.e
containing SO acres more or less. boupds A ~ 49,,
North By the road par.tins said land from tS ,s
OF Cha e- Richardson aud Others the East 4, az
land of BENZ Martin and Thomss B Lyme and tIs
south BY the lard Of Washington Bottoms ara q.
the West By the YARNS Road.
TERMs-Cash. By request Of the Trustee.
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BY GODDIN l. APPERSON,
HOUSE AND LOT AND ARO1rr ..

HOUSE AND LOT AND ABOUT 25
- VACANT LOTS IN MANCHESTER FOR
SALE AT AUCTION-Willb be sold on SATURDAY
Afternoon the 18th November 1854 on the prerrisee
", on the Northern side Of McDonough street, In
Manchester. now occupied by Mr. Alexander AIvis
near the residence of Mr.. D. NJ Pullism The hons.
h's6 large rooms, besides closets &C. Near the LOT
there is well of excellent water
After the sale of the vel in q will be sold batvaer
70 and 81 handsome Building Lots adjoining
TERMS For the dwelling, one-thrd cash; balance
at IL and IL months For the Lots, oue-third csah,
balance at aud months. In either case for neeo.
tinbe notes. besrng interest," and title retained TIL
last note 10 paid. ~
nos GOODIN APPERSON ku-t.
ARGE NUMDEkU t LUTS IN MAN.
- CHESTER FOR SALE AT AUCTION,-Wiu
be sold, on SATURDAY. the 18th day of November.
1904 on the premises, the following valuable Build.
ing Lots in Ma5o's Plan. viz Lot on Harrison at
Lots on Lawrence st. 8 Lots on Burrows ct. Also,
Lots in Branders Plan, fronting on SUNNI ers street
The saie will commence at 5! O'clock In the o,dsr
advertised. 'A
TERM.-OEe-third cash; balance at 4 and smontb..
Tor notes interest added and title retain.
NOT d00DIN 4 AppERsoN, Auet..
1--WE ACRE LOT NEAR MANCHES-
Il TER. ON THE COALPIT TURNPIKE, FOR
SALE AT AUCTION Will be sold on SATUR.
1854. on the premises, commencing at o'clock. .
beautiful 5 acre LOT, the Msnche ster Turnpike,
near the TOll-6ate, about mile from Name ster.
TERMs-One third cash; balance at and months
for negotiable notes interest added and title retain
ed till last note il paid
NO GnDnIN APpERsoN, Auets.
POSTPONEMENI in consequence Of
NESDAY Afternoon. 22d Nov :, at the same hour
no 20 GODDiN APPERsON Arcts
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" ALoAbLE LAM AMI r Enot,iNAL
r,r. rkOPERTY FOR SALE IN CHESTE n.
Eli o rrT al MN vxrrrf a.

~, PROPERTY FOR SALE in CHEsTE z.
ssELD COUNTY, NEAR RICH8OED-wf1 be
on. st as 9r saie on the premises on WEDNESDAY,
70 J nv per next the tract of land b. Ion ging
go es w. Winfr.e's estate, lying on Broad Kcck
go - or miles from Richmond, coutsinipr from
~ 20 wv acres, and long known a. the family eat
me qa.ty OF the land is that Of the free soil com
,i 10 .ne .ae wster part of Chesterfield the stus.
uon PLEASANT and h, athy; the Farm In rood order.
an 9o Ine ample for the accom- modsson
" age Iamli5 with good spring water convenient
ana lsrse orchard of Fruit Trees The access to
, maenI1no aaa 20 Manchester, tkewise growing
tsges. ios sfos' sassn'
Inis property is advertised in expectation Of d.
gree at the intervening term ef Chesterfield Circuit
SooII or the purpose of division; and tbs sale win
oe on such terms, and conducted by such person n
she Court may appoint. The usual credit viii no
money. 't -H' P1ie"sse
-. Al me same time and place we will Offer for sale.
ehe STOCK OF Horses, Cattle. (includins Work Oxen
ane valuable Cows mostly of improved stoeIl Hogs,
carnage and Harness, Household and Kitchen Fur.
9i,ure, large variety) crop of Corn, Fodder De
Wa2on and Gear; Farming Utensils, and other arti-
eles belonging TO the estates Of Mr.. and Mr. Win.
free; upon credit of months for sums over as or
bonds with security bearing interest
Sale to commences about IL O'Clock ssa al
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SALE OF CROPS, STOCK &c.

k11.I11 OI O1sOI ., OF OON UC.
HAVING sold my farm in the County
IL of New Kent | will offer for sale, at public
auction, on TUESDAY, the 7Sth day of the present
month, (November,) commencing at 10 O'Clock (if
fair, it not the next fair day. all the Crops Stock
and Farming Implements of everv kind on the place.
consisting Of between 800 and 600 barrels of Corn
Blade and Top Fodder. Shucks. Hay, Sheaf and Seed
Oats, Wheat and Dat Straw; Horses and Mules the
most of them young and large; Cows. Oxen, Hogs
&c; Farming Implements of every kind; together
with one first rate Threshing Machine; two Wheat
Fans nearly news one Corn Shelter; one Cutting Box;
enc Grind Stone; two Penitentary made Wagons;
two OK Carts: Horse Cart; VIII and Cross Cut Saws;
Carpenters Tools &c.
TERMS OF SALE.-All sums under $50 cash; that
amount and over, six months credit the purchaser
giving bond with approved security.
no 20-td* join GEORGE.
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GODDIN & APPERsON, Auctioueers.
TWENTY-FOUR NEGROES.

TWENTY-FOUR NEGROES.
P. S. Immediately after the sale of the Lard, and
before the sale of The perishabe Estate will be sold
"a valuable Slave belonging to ohm George, ESQ
Anon them are some valuable men, boys and girls,
and all of them, with two exceptions young and
likely.
negotiable notes, with interest added
no2l GODDIN APPERSON, Aucts
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GALE OF VALUABLE FARM IN
~ NEW KENT. ON KAHOMTNY
OF RICHMOND -ImmedisteIy preceding the sale
of the personal Estate, advertised by John George,
Esq (say 10 o'clock will be sed, the va liable Farm
recently owned by him, containing 1896 acres,
cording to Iecent survey. 1t lies On the main road
leading from Richmord to New Kent Court House,
Is lilies distant from the former
The place is so well known, and its productiveness
as farm SO well established that further descrip-
ton IS deemed unnecessary. The present owners
having changed their determination with respect TO
settling, prefer to sell it.
The terms accommodating, and made known at the
hour of fale.
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tfulIy manufacture; snd 80 slesp Is any establish
osns In tn unicn
DOLLAHDs HERBANIUr1 EXTRACT OR LUs
T2OU5 HAIR TONIC.
prepared from south American herbs and roots, the
moet successful article produced fn- preserving
hs hair rom falns out or ehargng colcr restoring
and preserving 1t IN healthy and luZurisnt state.
Among other Why Do'lsrd's hsircutting So.
loon, maintains its immense popularity Is the fact
that his Tonic Il applied to every head of hair cut at
hs establishment c,sequsntly it IL kept in better
preservation than under any other known applies
offers the greatest guaranty of its efficacy. Sold
wholesale and retail ut his Old Establishment III
Ohegnut Street. opposite the State House, Ph;ls
delphia.
q. DoIIARD hss at last Uncovered the m Plus u
IRA Of hair dye and announces 1t for sala With per
feet confidence II It's SURPRISING everything Of the
kind now in use 1t colors the hair either black or
brown, as may be desired, and is used without any
injury to the hair SKIN, either by stain OK other
wise, csn be washed on in ten minutes efter the CD
plcation without detracting from its efficacy Per.
sons visiting the city invited to give him CALI
LISTERS addressed to r. DCLLARD, 1T CHESTNUT
STREET, PHILADEIPHIA, ell recsive sttsttdon.
ian 23-1y.
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EVENING STAR.
ApRErrY IR1sH MELODY.

Were but his own wife, TO guard and to guide MIN,
vTis little of sorrow should fall on my dear;
I'D chant INV low love verses, stealing beside MIN,
so faint and so tender his heart would but hear;
I'D null the Wild blossoms from valley and highland
And there at his feet would lay them all down ];
I'D sing him the songs of poor stricken island
Till his heart was on fire with a love like my own
There's rose by his dwelIins-I'd tend the lone
treasure, ... "a ease. 80.
That he might have flowers when the summer
would come;
There's harp in his hail. would wake il sweet
measure,
For he must have music to brighten bis home.
Were bat his own wife, 10 guide and to guard HIM,
IT'S little Of sorrow should fall on my dear;
For every kind glance my whole life would reward
In sickness I'd soothe him and in sadness I'd
cheer. -
My heart is fount swelling upward forever
When think Of my true love, by night or by day,
That heart keeps its faith like fast flowing nver
Which eushes forever and sings on its way.
have thoughts full of peace for his soul to repose
in,
Were but his own wife 10 win and to WOO
OH sweet if the night Of misfortune were closing,
To rise like the morning star, darling, like you.
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SIDNEY SMITH.-Nothing was more
odious to Sidney Smith than forward prig-
gism. Cine evening at disner party, he
was excessively annoyed by the famili-
atty OF a young fop, who constantly ad-
dressed him as g Smi b -" Smith, pass
the wine" and SO forth. Presently the
young gentleman stated that he had re-
ceived an invitation to dine with the
Bishop of London, and asked the rever-
end canon e what sort of fellow" he
was. " A very good sort Of fellow, in
deed, replied the artist; "only let me
give you piece of advice-don't call him
HOwley." This rebuff vastly amust d the
company but the object of it, being q
fool at all points, did not see this point,
and talked on in happy Inconsistencies.
Soon afterwards one Of the company rose
TO fulfill an engagement to a soiree at
Gore House. stake me with you,"
Toars young Hopeful" 1--WE the great
est possible desire to know lady Bles-
sington. This request was very nat
urally demurred to ON the ground that
a visitor was not authorized to introduce
unlimited guests. "Oh." said Sidney
Smith, " never mind I'm sure her lady
ship will be delighted to see our Young
friend: the weather's uncommonly hot
and you can say that you have brought
with you the cool of the evening ~