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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

VITANTED-A SITUATION, BY RESPECTABLE
w young woman, to cook, wash and iron, to do
good city reference. Call 800 West Twenty fifth street
Tor two days.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

FRENCH LADY, RECENTLY ARRIVED FROM
IN Paris, well acquainted with the English language
and experienced in teaching wishes to And situation
governess beard for tuition, in respectable am
IT, She can teach also music and drawing Best refer
euces will be given. Address Mrs. b., 100 Blocker
street, west of broadway, b., box 92l Post Office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

VIZ ANTED--A SITUATION AS LADY'S MAID, OR TO
w wait on young ladies' person who has lived in
the first noble mems families in Europe, and five years
in family in this country she understands hair dress
ing and dessmakng also the futing and making up of
lady fine things give the best Of city references.
Please call address, Ldy's Maid 125 Wayerey place.
for two DAYS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

DAPER HANGERS AND PAINTERS WANTEB-TWO
Of each, experienced men, to go q short distance in
the country for week Apply at the Bferoort House,
before ga. NJ or after P. NJ.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

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A T A MEETING OF THE FORREST LIGHT GUARD
IN held at their the return from their frat
annual excursion to Fishki the following resolution
was unanimously adopted
Resolved, That the thanks Of the company are emf.
nently due, and are hereby presented 70 Mr. Meyer
acy, for the kind attention while stopping
at their house; also TO the person in charge of Wash
ington Headquarers for his kind attention TO us while
viewing the many curiosities Of oden tne also ~ The
inhabitants Of Fishkill. Capt w. +. VALENTINE.
DANIEL ROBERTS, lcomm,ttce.
RICHARD FELL,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

A N EXPERIENCED MAN WAITER WANTS A sTTUA-
- ton In private family. Can be highly recon-
mend ed by families he has lived with In this city IL
Protestant. Address ]. r., $40 sixth avenue
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

VLyANTED-A GIRL, TO GO INTO THE COUNTRY
w as seamstress and chambermaid. Good city re-
ferences required Apply at 65 Amity street between
and 70 A. NJ
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

VXTATCHdAKER-A GOOD ONE WANTED TO GO
w West. Apply at 10 John street, up stairs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

CHRrSTIAN HOME FOR FEMALE SERVANTS NO. GA
~ Sixth avenue Thirty sixth street. Housekeep-
ers school teachers Of character and ability Also
wants in every capacity carefully admonished and in
structet, supplied from this Institution.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

A s LAUNDREssS OR CHAMBERMAID.-wANTED, A
IA situation above o respectable private family
by competent woman. Good references given Call
for two days at l46 Thirty street. between Seventh
and Eighth avenues
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

YOUNG NAN, A NATIVE OF CANADA, SPEAK
N ing English and French, and thoroughly acquaint-
cd with the grocery, wine and spirit trade wishes to
obtain situation in Wholesale establishment In this
city, salesman traveller From his extensive
ncction throughout the Provinces, parties DESTROYS to
open extend their business In the Canndas will find
this excellent opportunity. Tho best Of reference
given None but first class houses treated with. Ad
Dress (postpaid) to MR., Post oficc Montreal
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

(c I REWARD.-IOsT, A SMALL LEATHER POCKET.
I'd book, containing So or 81 money anil ma pers %,
nS vslue but to the owner at the on os
day evening" 21st inst The finder will confer favor
to retain the money and return the book and popers IN
the box office of the theatre and questions asked
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23
STOLEN GOODS.

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE NOV. %, ls5f.--
" Owners wanted at this Office for two gold Watches
silver watch and gold pen and PENCIL supposed
to have been stolen Also at tie Fourth district Station
house, No. Oak street, eight barrels Of turpeniiDe,
marked G. c. Co, one box bronzed chairs, and
seventeen feet working boat
GEO. W. MATSEIL. Chief Of Police.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

VITANTED-BY A RESPECTABLE YOUNG LADY,
w situation seamstrcss in private family; can
do all kinds Of sewing and shrtmaking cut and fl
dresses. Can be at 10S Troy street, until suited
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

A RESPECTABLE YOUNG WIDOW WOMAN WISHES
IA situation az wet nurse. Please call at 62 Wes
Washington place, opposite Barrow street. front
second floor. Can be seen for two days.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

A WET NURSE wANTED-wHO HAS LOST HER
IA own infant and has o breast Of milk to live
with family residing hours ride from the city She
must be young and healthy, and either French English
or American. Address, stating terms, to DR.. Pomroy,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

w young woman, plain cook, washer md ironer
Good city reference given Can be for two days al
$50 West Nineteenth street. of Ninth avenue.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

VXTANTED--A SMART, TIDY GIRL, TO 10 GENERAL.
w housework, aud who will be willing to make herr
self generally useful American or German Protest.
ant preferred Apply at 40 Norftreet In the store.
References required.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

VITANTED-BY RESPECTABLE YOUNG WOMAN,
w situation seamstIess, and to assist ia cham
berwork in private family; she is good sewer and
has reference from her last place Apply for two
at 1856 Greenwich street
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

A RESPECTABLE YOUNG WOMAN WANTS A
"a situation as cook, washer and ironer. Good city
reference given Please call at No. Dos East Nine
teenth street. between First and Second avenues Can
be for two days.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

4 YOUNG ENGLISH GIRL PROTESTANT), WISHES
IA situation ~ chambermad and nurse or to assist
IN washing and ironing. Apply at Is Eleventh street.
between Third and Fourth avenues.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

WyANTEr--A SITUATION, BY RESPECTABLE
w young woman rs good plain cook, washer and
homer understands oil kinds of housework. Good city
reference from her last place Can be for two days.
Please call the meat market Gold street, fourth door
from Johnston, between Johnston and Tlla.y streets,
brooklyn
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

A NICE, tidy PROTESTANT GERMAN GIRL DE-
IN sires situation as chambermaid and waiter, or
and seamstress would do the general house
work OF small family; speaks English we'll; viii be
found Of pleasing disposition. Please apply at 26l
Bowery.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

VERY RESPECTABLE GERMAN GIRL WANTS A
"A situation as chambermaid aud waiter, to do gen.
eral houscwok understands English pretty WE'LL and is
willing to make herself useful wages not much an
object good home Please call at 554 Hudson street.
second hoor, front room.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

A RESPECTABLE YOUNG GIRL WANTS A SIFUA
IA ton as nurse and seamstress, or 20 do genera
honsewoik IN small private family. Inquire at 10
Court street, Brooklyn, for two days.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

4 PARTNER OR CLERK WANTED, WITH SMALL
N amount Of capital In commission business; one
having eome influence in soliciting fancy goods and
somewhat acquainted with the auction business pre-
ferred with whom liberal arrangement will be made.
Address Commission, Herald Office with name and
amount Of capital to invest.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

WTANTED-BY RESPECTABLE PROTESTANT
w GIRL situation as chamberlain and seamstress.
or to assist IN the washing and ironing the best city
reference can be given. Apply the grocery store IN
First avenue, between Thirty first and Thirty
streets.s
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

VITANTED-A SITUATION AS COOK IN PEt
w vae family, by first class cook, who understands
all kinds of cooking is excellent baker, and
toned 10 marketng best of city reference given. Call
send To 2SS Mulbe rry street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23
DANCING ACADEMIEs.

4 DODwORTHS DANCING ACADEMY NO. SOC
"a Broadway, opposite Eleventh street, ia open
for the reception Of pupils who commence NJ any
time Ladies and children Wednesdays and Satlr-
days at and +. NJ; gentlemen Wednesdays,
thursdays, and every other Friday, at ~ z. NJ Prac
gentlemen Monthly sorees usual Circulars, con-
tanning days. hours and terms Of instruction DC had
at the academy at any time, will be sent by post
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

VITANTED--BY A RESPECTABLE YOUNG AMERI
w can woman a situation ns cnamDermaii waiter
nurse Has two years references. Please call at liz
Twentyseeond street No objection to 60 to Brooklyn.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

nANCING ACADEMY, 1S7 FOURTH STREET, CORNER
~ OF Sixth avenue.-Mrs. MCFARLAND Ia now form
ing classes for ladies and children. Days Of ttion
Wednesdays and saturdays, from to o'clock Even
dances in vogue taught in the shortest possible time
Private lessons at all hours
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

yIyANTED-A GIRL OF FOURTEEN YEARS or AGE,
w to assist in the work of private family. She
must be neat and tidy. Apply at Is East Twenty fifth
street, between the hours OF IL and IL O'Clock.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

VTyANTED-A SITUATION, BY A RESPECTABLE
w young woman, to do housework would take
Of children and do neat plain sewing; she truly
dersands her business and give good city reference
seen for two days.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

Espenscheid invites gentlemen who wish
select from the styles before the public,
tGe best and hat OF the season, and would
lust AS lief pay So so for superfne article - in
broadway Of inferior quality, TO call at No. lis
Nassau street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

TSERREROS DANCING ACADEMY, 50 WEST FOUR
JIG teenth street-Msdame G. Dubreul Ferrero ard
Edward Ferrero respectfully that their school
is OPEN For terms and days Of tuition apply ~
above Pupils join at any trne the quarter
mencing the day Of entry.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

ITANIED-BY A RESPECTABLE YOUNG GIRL, A
w situation to DO general houscwork in private
family. Wages not much object good situa.
ton Please apply at SO Cannon street for three days
City references given.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

NyANTED-BY A RESPECTABLE YOUNG WOMAN,
w situation protested cook; she perfectly un-
dcrstands her business. Good city reference Can ba
for two days. at 100 Eleventh street. between First
and Second second floor Inquire in the store.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

WANTED THREE FIRST RATE
w machinsts and pattern maker. None but
competent workmen need apply. Y. Goddard, 2s0 West
Thirteenth street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

Albert III. Nicolny VIII Hold HIS Regular
Seni-weekly auction sale OF stocks and bonds this
day at l2h O'Clock, at the Merchants Exchange For
further particulars his advertisement in another
column
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

r OST-ON MONDAY, TIE 10Th INST, IN COURT
IL street. near Baltic, in Baltic street, Brooklyn,
a lnly's gold breastpin with gold cross attached.
The finder will be suitably rewarded by leaving them at
IS West Baltic street, Brooklyn.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

VXTANTED-A SITUATION, BY A RESPECTABLE
w girl, chambernad, or to do general housework
Can be for two days ut No 1893 Ninth avenue be
tween Twenty third and Twenty fourth streets, third
floor, back room.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

A REsFECTABIE COL0RED WOMAN WISHES A
situation cook. Good city reference can b gwen.
Apply at "a Thompson street, Hrst floor.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

VArANTED-BY SWISS FRENCH Girl, A SITUA-
w ton chambermaid and housegirl. The
best Of references be given Apply for two days at
119 East Invent -hrst street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

VTTANTED-A SITUATION AS WET NURSE, BY A
w nice, respectable Protestant woman, twenty six
years DID, her be- by il three months old and will be well
cared for by her sister Apply at the Christian Home,
614 Sixth avenue, corner Of Thirty sixth street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

C0UrH.-A YOUNG LADY WHO DESIRES 10 G.
- fouth on account Of health, wishes TO make q
engagement with family In some Southern State a
sesmstress salary object Reference given Addres
y. H. ~, Union Square Post Once.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

ITANIED--A SITUATION BY A RESPECTABLE
w young Protestant woman; do any kind OF
plain sewing for private family Can be for two
days at 426 Twelfth street between avenues and B.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

C,OAcHMAN-wANTED, A SITUATION BY A YOUNG
~ maA Of light weight and genteei address, to take
charge Of fine horses Good city references can be given
Please address note to 7. w., box 127 Herald office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

sebastorol la Ruims.-T'hc fall or this sup
posed impregnable fortress win not diminish the larg
sales Of RAFFERTY, & LE4iSK'S superior daguerrean
hats at 81 Chatham and Chatham and Pearl SITS
Washington telegraph., 1854-06-07

NoN.SUiriNG A CErpirur There was
a ecriain lawyer on the Cap. sometime ago
the only one in those "diggins' then, aud
Tor aught | know, at proeat lie was a
man well to do in the world, and what wa.
somewhat surprising in q limb Of the law,
adverse To encouraging litigation.
One day clicul came 10 him in a mos,
terrible rage
Look here, Squire" said hc "tha; ere
blasted shoemaker down To Pigeon Cove, has
sued me for the money for a pair Of boots !
owed him.
Did the boots suit you -
"Oh ycs-lyc got them on nov-Grst,
rate boots
Fair price 20
"Oh yes"
"Thcr you owe him the money honestly 70
"Cmrse"
'Wcll, why don't YOU pay him ,"
why. cause the blasted ,nob wen, aud
sued me, and want to keep him cut VI the
money, il | kin
III VIII cost You something
81 don't care a cuss for HAT How much
money do you want TO begin with
"Oh ten dollars will do.
as that all Well here is an Y. N 60
ahead, aud the client went cut very well
satisfied with the beginning.
Our lawyer next called on the shoemaker
and n.ked him what he meant by instituiiug
legal proceedings against NJ.
Why" said he, Il kept on sending to
him I'LL | GOT tired know be was able to
pay-aud | was determined to make him,
that's the long aud short # Il"
We'll, aid the lawyer, "he's ALWAYS
been good customer to you, and think
You acted too hastily. There's a rife 10
pay on account OF your ptuceedinr.-bnt |
think you'd better take this five and call it
square"
Certainly Squire, if you say so, and
darncd glad to get ii. was the answer.
SO the lawyer lVrked over one Y and
kept the other
In a few days his client came along and
asked how he goi along with the case.
"Rapidly" said the lawyer we've don.
suited him he'll never trouble YOU"
Jerusalem that's great :" cried the eli.
cnt, IA rather a gin fifty dollars than have
him got the money for them boots
~ Y, Spiyit Of The Times
Washington telegraph., 1854-06-07
The "IIo.iie Mother"

We must draw Il line, NJ, broad line
between her and the fivulans butterfly Of
fashion. who fits from bah 10 opera and
parry, dsekel in rich robes, and followed by
a tram as hollow aud hcarlless as herself
who, iorsetlul Of holy tasks assigned her,
negleois tho,e who hgo been given in her
charge, and leaves them to the care Of hire.
lng' while she rursnes her gidly round. Of
amusomehis.
Not 50 with the HOME MOTHER bles.
sings he IN her head The hear, WARNS to
see her in her dailY routine Of pleasant dn.
ties How patiently she sits. day after lay,
shaping and sowing some article for nse or
nloumrnt nj her lililc Haak And how
proud and pleased Is each itle recipient Of
her kindness, , llow the litlle face limples
with pleasure, ant the bright eyes groW slill
brighter rs mamma decks them With her
own hauds in the new dres. she has made :
How much warmer and mafe comfortable
they feel. If mamma wraps them up before
They go Ia school No one but her eau
warm the mits and oyershnes or lie the
eonlorers around the nccks
There is a peculiar charm about all she
dues-tAe precious mother They could
not sleep. nay for TINT matter. she could not,
if she failed to yi,ii their chamber, and with
her own hands arrange them comfortably
before she slep, Her heart thrill. with
gratitude 10 her Creator. as she loubs ou
ihosc sweet blooming faces and when their
prayer. are done sha imprnts a good night
ki., on each rosy lille mouth Il may be.
too, that tear VII start for one little nest.
linz, laid IN il chill narrow bed. for whum
paltrual care isno longer needed It sleeps
though the slec, and sow de,ccnds, and
tie wild wind howl. around IFS head. II
need. 10 longer her lender care. A miehi.
icr arm eulold, i. and il Is at rest She
feels aud knows that ii is right. aud bends
meekly 10 the Hand that sped the shaft aud
turns with a warmer love. il il be possible
10 those little ones who are leii hcr to love
How iendefly she guards them from every
danger, and with what a strong, untifing
love ,he watches by their bedside when ihey
arc III Blessing ke on the gentle. loving
iiuny.iuother Angels mp-l ltqk with L.
upon her aels Tier children shall fise mp
and call her blessed, ani the memory Vi her
kindly deeds shall eniold her as garment
Washington telegraph., 1854-06-07
NO. %.
The Drunkard's Dying Child.

Kate sat near sennty pallet. on which
was extended the suffering little Robin, her
bright, beautiful boy, reduced 10 skin aud
bone, His large mysterious eyes we're turn.
ed upward, watching the fitting Of the leaves
aud fragments Of sunshine that peeped thro'
the thick foliagc Of the multieaulis. An
infant about a month old mengre. weary of
it. existence and pctalant with pain and las.
sitade, lay on her bosom. and she in vain.
trying to charm il to reposc.
Mamma. said Rnlin. reaching out bis
little waxen hand, take me TO your bos.
ON.
Yes, love. as soon as Maria is still"
Mamma, if God had not .ent Us the lit.
tie efess baby. You could love me ard nurse
me. as You did when | sas sick at Cincin.
matt My throat is bot. mamma-I wish
had drink in glass iambler, mamma, aud
! could look through it. -
Dear, You shall have a tumbler.' cried
kaie, her lips quivering with emotion aud
wild fire in her eyes
Yes, mamma, one cool drink in tum.
bier and your little Robin will ly up.-up
where tha, little bird sits. VIII papa come
Tonight aud &c, US some bread you said
he would VIII he get me tumbler Of wa.
ter No. mamma. if he comes he will be
drunk, aud nobody ever gets drunk in heay.
Gu mamma ~
No no, my SONNY angel
No one says cross words, mamna, dar.
ling ~
sNo-bless your sweet tongue"
Aud there is cold water there. and sil.
yer cups So
oh! yes. my child. fountain Of liv.
ing water"
And /, never gets dark there %
Never never" and the tears fell in
streams down Hates pale check.
And nobody gets sick there and dies %
No, my lofe."
"lf they were to. God would Jet the an.
gels bring them water know he would
from the big fountain--Oh, mamma, don't
ery-do people cry in heaven -
No, sweet one, God wipes away all tears
replied the weeping mother
And ihu angels kiss them, oil ! sp0se-
tut teil me, ilainma, will HE come there :
'Who' my sou p
You know, mamma-papn.
Washington telegraph., 1854-06-07
The Right Doctrine.

A We passed corner yesterday. we Oh.
served two men earnestly engaged in ennycr.
sation What the lheme of their euloquy
Was We know nal but as We were passing.
the words of one If Them. uitercd in iecid.
ed tone. fell urpn our ear-"No. sir!
bring my boys up to work IA
As We continued on nur ramhes. the cN.
pIes.inn If our enthusiastic but unknown
friend struck Us as alike unusual and .en.i.
bic, Nhocyes he may he, or Whatever his
position in Life. he has At least one whole
som, aud correct idea. which is decidedly
out Of fashion.
In these ambfosial, Phansaic limes
Rilb all Their pretty miIk and water ways So
How many bays be has. We, like the M.
fortunate John Duck. ehat'nt the sliehicy,
idea perhaps a pair rebapsa baker, do.
zen But as time passes M, and lbase boys
develop into men. they will prove ariire. in.
du,riuus aud worthy members Of society
--onr word for it.
There is a siekly eeniimcn, of pseudo
Young Ameficaui,m cxtant in the commu.
nifty ou this subject, for which We have no
drop of patience" Parent. make il
matigref Blasting that their sous afe fearod
to do noihing mafe hbofious than sporting
a cane Of knitting needle dimensions. aud
BEARING alolt collar aud nucklie ai hercu.
lean proportions and that their daughters
are never required to learn or perform any
more ariuous duties ilan biting lie hut
end II a fan, or working earicaiufes Of Na.
iure in wors'ed and perforated paper -
And this feeling. ii some tem or alher. is
far mufe generally prevalent than one would
at ff,t suppose.
Yet the father or mother vho cleri.hcs IT,
is fl elndidate for the lanaic assylnm or
should be furnished with a guardian al once
as in the advanced stages of confirmed ilio.
cy. They have bot Vet learned the letter
\ in the alphabet Of the philosophy Of hu.
man If.
The man or wpman who is ashamed oi,
or exposed to systematic. patient md un.
wSarisi exerlion in apy hane,i department
Of labor. has lived and observed Ia very
poor purpose. Work is the vital eaaao Of
all the happiness ever eniaypd in this world.
up hauisn being with hali nnnd eau over
he eoniented without It it is the great pa.
nacca for all the Ills aud sorrovs ug life
Occasionally there !, a man, like the author
Of the remark we have recorded above, who
knows and acknowledges the principle aud
who brings hi boysup TO work lie has
the right doctrine. ani in after years. per-
chance. when he sleeps beneath the sods of
the valley. those very bays will be grateful
to him for it, in their heart Of hearts