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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-23
DR. WISTAR'>
BALSAM OF WILL ID. CHERRY,
WITH THE WRITTEN SIGNATURE OF
]. BUTTS
ON THE WRAPPER.

ON THE WRAPPER.
THE ORIGINAL AND ONLY GENUINE
WISTAR'S BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY,
was introduced in the year 1893, and has br.
we'll tested N all the complaints for whch il 10
reeoiimended. F"r ten years il has proved more
efiicaeioui ~ n remedy for Coughs, Coids, Infu-
enra, Bronchitis, Asthma, and Consump ption. in
its incipient stages, than any other medic me-
Various cOnjeciurcs aud rurmises have a,iseu
respecting Its eofnpostibnj sone pht sitians have
supposed II to contain iodine; other ignorant me-
tenders say it must contain mercury, aud TO ss me
such substance they attribute its sinp pul., icac,
As such opinions are altogeihcr erroneous and
calculated to prejudice 'nany persons against it,
WEPLEDGE OUR iiONOCK
that il contains nothing Of this kind, or ANYTHING
the least ious; on the contrary, It is coInpos.
cd of ,he most simple substances the ptincipa of
which are the extracts OF Tar and " lid chcr, laik
ard the whole secret fits efficacy consists in the
mode by which they are prepared.
SETH W. FOWI.E, Druggist, Ma. 1888
Washington street. Boston, MasA., is the sole
troprietor Of ,lie original receipt E,r the manuL,,-
m Of the genuine IN. dicine, and supplies both
nj wholesale and retail, and Of whom apcn, les
can be obtained.
Price-one dollar bottle, six bottles for FIVE
dollars.
Originally prepared by Williams Il Co. PhiIsdeI-
phia, now prepared aud sold wholesale aud rstni
by Seth w. fo~I-, Bos on. Mass, TO whom all or
ders should be addressed, and for sale by his agents
Agents for selling istar's Balsam, X. J. Tny lor
Newport, s. W. briggs, Bristol, Edward Sanders.
Warrenj Nathan Dennis, Portsmouth; " illiam Co.
y,!Tiverton Corners 3. .. steeTe, Grsehville
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In MIarine Jnifllissttts. "A
PORT OF NEWPORT.
ARRIVED.

ARRIVED.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. Is.
Ship Jane f willisms, Mason, Fall River,
ApAlachicola.
THURSDAY, Feb. II.
Ship Pilgrim. Androth, Apslachicola, Pr.y.
Schr. Jahn'M NJ Parker, Dunbar, Bristol, N y;
Highlander, Smith. Fall River. doj Genl Worth,
Rurt, Prov, Charleston; Mouui Vernon, Bevins,
Fall River. N Y; Eugene, Atkins, Havana.
MONDAY, Feb. 20.
Brig A g wsshburn, Lse,e, Ma,anxas, Bris-
toi.
Schr. Kate Stewart, Mathews, Prov, Ny;
Propeller City Of New York, Mathews, Boat,
Phila.
TUESDAY, Feb. Fl.
Bark Alto, Carr, Whaling Voyage.
Schr Ellen Dyer, Klhy, Portland, Richmond
Va
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Dte0.

In woonsocket, 81 inst, Adelaide D., d,ueh.
ter of hsiti.on Phclps. aged Z ,csrs.
in Providence. on the i4,h inst, iiuldah r..
daughter of Capt. James y. aud Huldah Sp
man, aged IS years. I month and ~ days.
In ProvIdencc, ON the 18th lust, OF rvn,umr.
tion, Mr.. \, lvanus ". Crowell, con Of the hate
Capt. Zenas Croweli. aged 2l years and 20 days.
ln Providence, FRIDAY morning, t7ih ,nsi.
Cspt. Thomas Pearcc, in the 6sd year of his age.
In Providencs. nthe t7,h inst. Samael N.
Richmond. aged ~ years.
In Providence, on Saturday evening. 18th
inst, Sarah Thwbe', vile u Thonss ". Wal.
eo,', and daughter of the late Capt. willard Joe.
hn, IN the 35,h year of her sg-.
In ,h,s city, rn Tvesdsy, M. William white
10 the 18th year of HE sse.
Funeral on THE afternoon, s02 o'cloek,
IRON HE late resi'iencs, II Spring street, w-,eh
rvlstves and ris.ds are invited 20 attend.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-23

~ We are indebted to our friend
Gen. Lcslie Combs, Of Ken,usky, for a
copy Of an address delivered by him, on
che l2lh Of January last, before the
Public Debt Committee Of the Legis.
taturs Of TeKas, At Austin. Gen. G..
hss a large claim against Ts1as for
money advanced at the time Of her
steuggls with MEXICO.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-23

DE1iArcE SALAnAEpKa SAYS. Gar
Lins sPArEEr.-RoBrRrM NJ. PArRIcK 10 the
sole manufacturer in the United States Of ,ha
above celebrated Safes, and F. e. GoTTIE's
isPEEHrRABLE DEFIANCE Lock AIp
Cnoss-BARs-The best Safes and Locks com
h'ned in the world, to whom The highest premi-
ans have just been awarded. by the Committees
efthe Metropolitan Mechanics Institute otW ash.
isgton aud the American Institute. New York,
DE, ,ot No. 1872 Pearl street, one door below
Maiden Lane, New York, formerly 80 John ct.
dtA 6n
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-23

~ The steamship America arrived
at Bs.,on Thursday morning, bring.
ing Capt. Watkins. Lieuss. Chandler,
Winder and l6S soldiers taken from
the San Francisco by the Antarctic and
carried to England. The troops arrived
here last evening IN the steamer State
OF Maine, and were taken Immediately
o Fort Adams by tho steamer lolas.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-23

The members Of the Southern Com.
mcrcial Convention, which met ~ Mem.
phis last June, will again assemble, in
Charleston. on the second Monday m
April, in accordance with previous ar.
rangemeai.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-23

The North British Review isr
February, ePublishsd by Leonard
Scott 4 Co., contains nine articles OF
exceeding value and interest. The I'd.
inburgh Review, by the same publish.
ers, also contains nine valuable and use.
ful articles. which eanne, fail to inter-
sst tic reader ol sslid Literature.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-23

In consequence OF tho storm. the
steamer Bay State did not gs to New
York on Monday evening she lett here
for Fall River on Tussdsy,at IL o'clock.
The State Of Maine had not arrived from
New York AT a lata hour last evening.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-23

@An exchange paper undertook to
Announce the arrival Of Archbishop
Hughes in Havana, Cuba, and go, II,
Arrival OF Archbishop Hughes in Hed-
rem ~
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-23
IRA meeting was held a, the Union

IRA meeting was held at the Union
Church on Monday evening last, to IN.
ve'''gate the circumstances Of the mys-
'erious disappearancs Of two colored
children, last Friday evening. Rev.
James Gardner, Pastor Of tho Church,
was chosen President, Isnac Rice, Vice
President, and II. w. Johnson, Secreta.
ry. The meeting was iully attended, by
both white and coiored persons. Mr..
Denton, the tather-in=law oil ths chil!.
ren, was present lie stated that lie left
the children, 4and 8 years Of age, on
FRIDAY evening, about y O'clock, at the
Bank Of Rhode Island corner Of Clarke's
harI,'ellIng them 10 60 directly home.
Tie then went up street, on business md
returned home ab 'ul hall past / o o'clock,
when he found that the children were
not there. He searched for them that
hight until about 2 O'Clock in the morn
IN! he employed the city Crier 10 give
notice that the children were missing
lie stated further I alta hat belonging
to one Of the children had been found on
one OF the wharves, and from ito ap-
pearancs, Ii had no, keeh In tie water
long. Some other siatamsnis were
mude which were OF M importance. A
committee consisting Of tho following
persons was then appointed. 10 gather
such information as they could, in re-
gard to the matter - Isaac Rice, Robert
WATSON, William B. Swan, Benjsmin
Marsh, II. w. Johnson.
The meeting adjourned, to be called
together again whenever the Committee
deem il advisable.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-23

The Social Assembly 2will take
place al the Bellevue iiouse, tomorrow
evening those who have been invited
TO subscribe, are requested to call At the
News Depo, Of d. }. TIlley and oh.
tain their tickets.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-23

"We are prospering fnely-iniiiation
10 Performed n-arly every night. Wo
have Carson League now forming /;
$4,000 already subscribed IN the Divi.
sion probably $4,000 more will be
added before going out. We mean. if
possible TO ruise SO ,e0O."-Prov. 7ri-
buns.
We are unable to say wha, the above
means. The idea iha, tho Sons of
Temperance IN this city have rsised
$4,000, perfectly absurd. The whole
batch oi them could net raise me thvu.-
and dollars, il their honest debts were
paid.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-23

Rheumhiism, Contracted or siin Jonir. In A,ih-
mns, will do wonders II Hell rubbed into ID. Chest
AMOsT AsTONIsHING CIRF OF sCROFU.
LOUs ULCERs.-A CASE CERTIFIED by ThE
MAYOR or LOsTON, ENGLAND
Copy Of Letter from J. Noble, Ess NAY or of
Boston, Lincoln shire.
To PRoressoR HOLLOWAY,
Dear Fir. Mrs. SARAH DIxos, 0 Iisusrrond
street, Boston has ,h, day dsPosrd b.f.re me thsi
for considerable period phr wss severely afflicted
with sersuous sores and Ulcers In her nru irtt,
legs and other parts of her body md although the
first "f medical advice was obtained, at tie cot 'ia
large sum Of money, she obtained no abatement Of
suffering. hui gradually grew worse
Being recommended by n friend TO try your ont
ment she procured . sn all pot ard lm ef the
Pills, aud before that was MI u.ed. 'Hnpt'ms Il
ieineS for short time longer S,sid TO the dine.
tons sid strictly adhering to your rules 70 10 diet
&c, she WAS perfectly cured, snd nov eijo,s The
'e1' n,,,s o, Sr.h ,., ,1,n ,."s. ,s.s Df rr
AN EXTRAORDINARY AND RAID GRE OF
ERYspELAs IN TIE LEG, AFTER MEDICAL
AID HAD FAILED.
Copy Of Letter frcm Mrs. Eyabsih yes,es Of ths
Post Once, Adwick Road, nenI BcsLor, svsssI,
dated Ian. l2th, 1858.
TO PRoFEssoR HOLLowAY,
sIr,-l suffered for = considerable rsrisd iTsm q
severe attack OF Er, spelrs, which ht rnEih settled
In my leg, and resist'd all medical tssin tint Ny
suferings were very great, ssd quite ds,l eired al
any permanent amendment, when ~, autbtd 10
have reeonrss to your Oinin tht nnd Pills. did 30
without delay, and am happy to say the rssslt ~ns
sisenty sueoessful for ,hry effected radical cure
Of ny leg and restored ne 10 the ~ jo, rsBt of
health. ! shsll ever sTenk with the utmost Seif-
desee Of your medicines, aid have pcomme ehdrt
them to others IN This reit hboIhouJ similarly Afie.
ssd. who derived equal sn~ti.
sm. Sir, your obliged and faithful ssrvsni.
(signed) ELIZABETH YEATEs.
The Pills should be used conjoihtly Nth the ONT
ment, In most Of Il = following rnses;-
Rad Legs Germs (Suf) Rhenmstsp
had Brensts Cancers aeHJs
Burns Contracted and Sorr Nippies
Bunons siin Joinis Sore Threats
Bite al Mos. Elephnntass fkn.tp,asrp
chetnes md firtulss, stuIyy
Sand Flies GOut eCTe he ads
Coeo.hry GlsndnlM 1umouIs
ChirEo-foot swellings, rcers
Chilhains IuntAgo ounds
Chnpped hands Pile. Ysws
Rold NJ the E,thbli-hmtnt ofrT'fvy,i CfIOvLN
24i strand. (neAr Temple Bar, IoiG,n,) hd abs
al his HoisE ~ NKw fopG fprfks f"I y s'i' ines
IL the States addressed = IliLI,wAr NV i'tk,
will receive due nttrI tcn, tuid slrr hy sil IttIU
table Druggists and bts'Is in N,dItn,s through
'out the United States IN ] OF, At e u cUIIs. r.
cents, snd Sl.fL cents 'soh To 10 hSd W h' les .
OF the principal Drug Io,,~s IN the lbi,n.
UThere 10 a considerable saving by tskhs The
larger sizes
n. B.-Dirsetions for the guidance Of p.tieis 10
every disorder sre sfNed to ts,h Pot
F"r sslr by HAZARD tAsNE IL. and r. }.
TANLrR. nly
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-23

CASH PAPER WAREHOUSE,
No II ExcBASGE STREET, T,-PhoviDEScE
utNRY STABLES K CO., odei FOR sale OF
IL the most favorable terms -
Book Paper. made to order, at short notice.
Letter, Cap, Dill, aud Envelope Paper.
Note Papers. Hardware Paper.
Printing Paper, Of all Baleing Paper
regular siEcs, and any Tack Paper.
irregular size made To Shoe Paper.
order. Carpet Paper.
Tissue Paper. Cloth Paper.
Tea Paper. Drggsis' Paper
Tailors' Pattern IA Box Paper.
per. Straw Paper.
Manila Paper. Dry Shes,hipg Ps
Colored Mc1ihm Pa per.
per. Blo,tinS Paper.
Grocrrs' Paper. Straw Hoard.
Tarcd Shcaihiny Pa Hemp Board.
per. Envelopes.
Cotton Twia-, Wick md Batting
Also, highest cash price paid Tor Rngs, &c.
HENRY STABLES & 90
n6 ly is No. II Exchanpe-t
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-23
THE RENOWNED REMEDY,
HOLLOwAY'S OINTMENT.

This extraordinary Ungnent II t6n Iossd of the
most healing Dnisanls. aud when rstd 10 h6f1d.i 4
with the directions which accompany each pot, ~
insure cures wh-nal other meshs fail Cats ~ the
most desperate skin diseases r,hdily Weld Ia 10, ct
ncssy. II is famous when used in rbyrr ti Guut,
rheumatism, Contracted or siir joints In A.ih.
mns, IL will do wonders If Sell rubbed into b. hest
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-23

no Henry c. Baird, Of Philadelphia
has Just issued Beckiords splendid orr
entail tale OF va,heck," 50 often rsfsrr.
ed TO by Byron in his letters and notes
to the Gisour. II will have an exten-
ave sale. The snme publisher has IN
press a new edition OF "Corinne," by
Madame dc S,ael it 10 many years
slncc an American edition oi this popu-
lsr work has been issued.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-23
VEGETABLE PULMONARY BALsAM.

ItIT4 ohTsh o NV Onhp
REMEDY for all PULMON-
AIRY DISEA s SE5.-Extsn-
sively Used. Tested and APP
proved in New England. Can
ada, aud the British Provin!
ces during a period Of
.TWENTi-SEvEN YIAKs,
by Emin,nt Phyne'ans. ti0-
gumen. Proftssors Of CoiIsgss.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-23

u We are indebted 10 the Hon.
8. A. Douglass Tor public documens.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-23

LADIES' RErICULES.
A new supply Of rich patterns, in Tortoi,s
Jusi opened and Tor sale by ...
Do II. II. IISDAlE kSON.
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PATEN rs.
AMERICAN AND FOREIGN OFFICE.
AGENCY FOR BUSINESS
WITH TIE ~. = pATEST OFFICE

:
AGENCY FOR BUSINESS
WITH THE y. :. PATENT OFFICE,
WASHINGTON,
! 10. 76 srATr, oPfost1E EiiBr sr.j RosroN.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO IN
i vENTORS. The 5nb.eriimr (Iatr Agent oi
,h- U. ). Puthi tjAice, rndft the Act Of is37)
determined TO prrsem adtaiitag.s, in applying
for patents, superior to those offered inr r-ntors
by others, has made arrangements whereby an
applications prepared and conducted by him.
/ TiIlKTY DOLLARS (instrsd Of tp,niy, ~
paid back by others,) will lie RENTED IT,, him in
case o( failure to obtain a pateLi, and the with
drawal throdgh him within thirty days after the
rejection. Caveats, Specifications, Assignments,
and all necessary papers aud draw,ngs, Tor pro.
curing patents in this aud for, ign count,ies pre-
pared, AN. advice rendered on loyal and scienti-
ic m,ttrrs respecting inventions, and infringe
Incnts OF patents.
Inventors can not onl, her- obtain their ,pcci.
fcations on the most reasonable terms. but can
avail themselves Of the rspcricnce Of 20 yrais'
practice, an extensive library Of legal and me-
chancal work., and correct accounts Of patents
granted in this and other countries; besides he.
ing saved Journey to Washington, the u.ual
great delay there, as well rs all personal trouble
IN Obtaining their patents, Copies Of claims OF
any patent furnished by rcmittng one dollar.-
Assignments recorded at Washington.
N. u
Solicitor Of Patents
During the tine orcrpied the Office of Com.
missioner of Patents, X. u. Eddy, Esq, Of Bos.
tton lid busincsrat he Patent Office, as Solistor
oi Patents. There were few, II auy, persons net
ing in that capacity, who had 81 much business
before the Patent Office; aud there we're none
who conducted with more skill fidelity and sue
cess. regard Mr.. Eddy as one Of the best in
formed aud most skiIliul Patent Solicitms IN the
United States, ana have no hesitation in assuring
inventors that they cannot employ person more
competent and trustworthy, and more capable OF
putting their applications in form TO secure for
them an early aud favorable consdera' ION at tn
Patent Office. EDMUND BURKE,
Late Commissioner pf Patents"
PATesT OTFICe, -
ar. II. EDDY, Esq, Bsston, Mass.
"SIR Your facilities for the prosecution OF
any business connected with this Office, are equal
to those Of any other agent. am very respect
fully, Yours, &c.
THOMAS EWBANK,
Commissioner Of Patents"
d6 1tnw "
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-23

Clement Webster, Eco, Of Provi
denee, delivered a par, Of Maine Law
address AT the State House on Monday
evening last. Tn, Hall was well filled.
tho larger portion Of the audience being
ladies' He spoke about an hour in re-.
gard to the evils oi inte temperance, and
was just approaching the political por.
ton OF his address, when, suddenly the
Gas lights grew dim, and the Hall was
filed 10 suffice alton almost with Gas
The laiies became excited, the speaker
stopped, and the audience made a rush
for tho doors. Upon examination, il
was found tnat some malicious person
had entered the selIar and Gu, the large
lead pipe from the service pipe TO the
meter, nearly of, making a cash nbou,
one third oi an inch wide. This was
bound up as speedily a. possible. and
The Gas turned oA a, the meter; u was
ortuna'e that some one was present who
was suiIic emily eosl and ssIlspossessd q
to know wha, To do otherwise the con-
sequences might have been very serioas
TO liie, limb and properly, ss Il suticicn,
quantity Of Gas hnd escaped. to cause
serious disaster, had a ixht been brought
in con'ac, with Il. One person thought.
lessly attempted to bring "a llgh,, for the
purpose Oi asser,alnlng the enuse oi the
trouble, when i, was blown out BY a gen.
,Isman near by, who knew what the ia-
tai consequences would bs II the likhi
came in contact with the Gus.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-23

N tsi.. oI Esrs spd s.y-,sns Ga, Ive
~ hags Exira ssek~ heat; 100 b..h. Sweet
ro,s,c.s. i.s, vees,ved ssd hs s.ls Wv
80 IN. a q. ". fBnnN.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-23

pHODE IsLAsD CoAL--CfrY CoAI fARp
LV-The sub.cr,ber has secured asdppIy ofR
Island improved coal, which he ofc,s with his
other varieties in quantities to suit.
Rhode Island, pr,ce delivered, $3.50, or mix.
ed with IL white ash, $500, which latter ie u
decided Improvement. CHAS. WILLIAMS.
Orders received by JOB b, wILBCUR,or on
the wharf. d27
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AeRAl0 OF THE TIMES.
~~--s-~~
THURSDAY Feb. 23d, 1854.

Whig No NINA iions.
For Governor.
- - WILLIAM w. HOPPIN,
OF Providence.
:. -. For Lieutenant Governor,
SAMUEL RODMAN,
OF South Kingstoson.
For Secretary ofS,ats,
WILLIAM X. WATSON,
of Providence.
For Attorney General,
'CHRlSTOPHER ROBINSON,
OF Cumberland.
: For General Treasurer,
SAMUEL q. VERNON
or NemporL
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-23

Extract ola letter dated Newport
F.b. Is. 1854.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-23
WM. RI. SMIru, DENTIn1.

WM. n. SMITH, DENTIN1.
MOULD respectfully announce tha, prcvmus
w arrangem nt- viii require his absence the
first and second weeks of each month until fur.
ther notice. The remainder of the time " III bs
d~vo,ed to HI, friends and patron. in this CITY.
o20
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-23

NEW GOODS.-JuI received a good no.
~ sortm"nt oI fire sets I; do. fro s,,nds and
a ve,y pretty article Of Umbrella stands; also,
other Castings, at l56 Thames.st. 80
d6 N S1EVENQ
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-23

FAKMtR'S INSURANCE COMTANY.
INCORPORATED by Legislature oi Rhode
L Island, The ,ubscrier is prepared TO receive
applications Tor lu.uriuro on d'ytlllng,, ba.us,
stores and their contents. For particulars en-.
quire Of Y. w. WOOp,
d24 No. los Thames Street.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-23

rHE NEwP,iNT att.N DL nt.,
(VONTiSUES OPEN FOR TiIE KECEP.
~ rtOS Of PATIENTS. City pns:,ics
~il, he attended to .s u.ua, Ia. W. y. REli.
10
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-23

CEGARS-Ju.t received, 25.ooO segsrs, tor sale
W very low, at lis Thamei street. q. A. PARK IN.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-23
TO MERCURY OR OrIUM SOLEMN
OATH

DR.. Morse having rccentl, heard, .iiat sone
ply 81, ians aud several Druggists have asserted
that his Cordial contained Mercury and Opium.
has made the following affidavit. Wh,th.r
these Physicians and Druggists supposed ], con.
tanned Me, cur, or Opium, from the singular .n-
eryy with which iia:Is up"" particular d'seases.
or from it's great power Ia s-vmg pain, % out
Of envy, he Knows not.
s,ate Of New York, City and County Of NV
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-05-20
For the Placer Herald.
- 81" ]" NH H4DN

Beloved Congregation: The Lord has
called me for time to work in distant
vineyard; but in order that you may not
be left sheperdless, have besought Elder
Praisegod Stiggins, to lend you the light
of his countenance once week until in
the providence of God, | shall be again
permitted to appear among you, and the
beloved Brother, true to his high and holy
mission, has left his flock at Michigan
Bluff and kindly consented to abide with
you in my absence. The Elder is a
swinger can tell you, and will sweep
you off with the bosom of destruction,
unless your walk is pious. Do not be
alarmed at his flaming red nose, for he
has kindly heart, and little children and
unprotected females may approach HIM in
perfect security.
commend him to your kindest regards,
and you to the comfortable quarters near
Abraham's shirt collar and so. Amen.
Il. GRIMVISAGE, Deacon.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-05-20

WoULDEN'T CoNTEND.-A cross-grain-
ed, surly man, too crooked by nature to
keep still, went over to his neighbor, Mr.
F., remarkably cool, calm non-resls-
tant, and addressed him thus:
"rhat piece Of fence over there is mine,
and you shan't have it,"
"Why," replied Mr.. F., "you must be
mistakers | think"
"No, no, its mine, and shall keep it,"
SWELL" said Mr.. F., "suppose we
leave it to any lawyer you may choose?"
81 won't leave it to any lawyer" said
the other.
"WelI," continued Mr.. F., "shall we
leave it to any four men IN the village
that you shall select?'
"No, shall have the fence.'
Not at all discomposed, Mr.. F., said:
"Wel, neighbor, then | shall leave it
to yourself to say to whom it does belong,
whether to you or to me-"
Struck dumb by the appeal, the wrathy
man turned away, saying:
81 won't have anything to do with q
man that won't contend for his own
rights"
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-05-20

A Frenchman, unacquainted with busi-
ness, received draft payable at three
days sight at a certain hank in London.
The first day he presented himself at the
counter, and taking the draft from his
pocket-book extended it to the paying
teller, and, to his astonisnment, said, "You
see that once" and folding the draft, he
walked away. The next day he appeared
again, and, going through the same form,
said, "YOu see that twice." The third
day he appeared again, and said, "You
see that three times. Now, be gar, you
will pay him."
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-05-20

A SHAVING SHoP.-A few days since.
a traveller stepped into a bank, and inn
mediately after his entrance pulled off his
hat, coat and cravat. This done he cast
look at the cashier, who was seated in
the corner, calmly as summers morning.
and with commanding shake fthe hand
said:
"Had'nt you better be gettn' that water
heated?"
The teller informed him that he was in
the "wrong shop" "You are in bank,
sir; not in barber shop"
"Bank, eh?" CALCULATED the stranger,
"Dang me, they told me it was shasing
shop"