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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-04-27
HARPER s. BRO.
Corner Of King and Royal Streets.

Corner Of King and Royal Streets,
ALEXANDRIA, VA,
HAVE now in store large and general assert
IL ment of Dry Goods to an examination O
which they invite the people of Charles Count,
visiting Alexandria. We name in part the follow
ing: For Ladies,
Black Gro de Rhine Silks
Figured
Turc Satin Armenia Silks
Rich Plaid and Striped
Real India and Foulard
Green, Tan and Blue to cut
Purple, Tan, Blue, Green and Black Watered dc
Marsalines and Gro de Maps, in great variety
Plain and striped French Mousnes
Berage de LANES
CO CbalIy Cloths
I" and figured Mouslaines
" Lawns
" Plaid French Ginghams
Berages, Tissues, and Grenadines
Cambria, Swiss and Dimity Bands
FIR. Worked, Cambria and Swiss Collars
Lace, Cambria and Swiss Undersecvcs
Swiss, Cambria, Bobbin Thread and Lisle Edgings
Kid, Cut Silk and Thread Gloves
Blue, green and brown Berage s. Tissue for Walls
Linen Hdks, Linen Lawn and Linen Cambria
Plain and figured Nets
=" white Grape Shawls
Cashmere, Silk and Mousain
Spool Cotton, Pins Needles. Tapes, &c.
Plaid, plain and stri ped Bonnet Ribbons.
Mourning Goods.
Black Chally and Beragc dc Lains
'' FIR. Mouslains, Lawns and Ginghams
=" AIpaccas and Croton Cloths
&c Bombazine, Beroge, Tissues and Grenadines
Mourning Collars, Hdkts, and Underslccvcs
English Calieoes, &c.
For GeMlemen
Black French Cloths
e Doeskin Cassimeres
Fancy and plain GO
Black Silk and Satin Vestings
Fancy Marsailles do
Kid, Buck, Silk and Lisle Gloves
Collars, Fancy and Black Silk Handkerchicfs
Ginghams and Baliste
English Cotton half Hose
Black FIR. Drap de Etc and Summer Cloths
For Househeepers.
1914, LA. 1874 Bcached Shccfing
Al, 9-s, Sd and Cd Piliow-casc Cottons
i04 and 1874 Linen Sheeting
"A and sd PilIow-case Linen
Al, Sd, Cd and Brown shee,ing
Cd and Sd Brown and BIcachcd Diaper
"a, 81 and 1914 Damask Table Diaper
81, 1914 and l6-i Cloths
Russia, Bird Eye, and HuckabacL Towelling
o4, 30, 10, AZ ana AZ Inch yellow Curtain Linen
Tamboard Curtain Muslins, &c.
For Farmers and Planters
"a and rs Heavy Osnaburgs
Plain and striped Nankin do
Blue James and Denims; heavy wilIeJ do
"a, rs and Al brown Cottons
Linen Burlaps, Farmers Drills
Sd, II and "A bleachcd Coftons
800 pieces Calico from 81 to l2ac
Kentucky Jeans and Fancy Cottonades
Cotton and Linen Bagglngs, &c.
Carpetings, Rugs and Oil Cloihs.
Superior 3ply CarPeting
do Ingram
do Cotton and List
IA, sd, GA and Sd Oil CIoth
Sd Stair
Al, 5-4 and Cd White Mating
+" I" Checked
Door Mats Rugs Bookings, &c.
Alexandra, Va, April 81, 1854.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-04-27
NOTICE..
JOHN IT. CREIGHTON & CO..

JOHN r.. CREIGHTON & CO.,
(Late Creighton & McNair,)
Corner Of Hing and Royal SIS, alexandria, "a.
NTOULD inform their friends and patrons that
w they are now in receipt of the greater par
of their Spring supply of
M7RDIEARE, CUTLERY, B.lR IRON, STEEL
Agricultural Implements,
which they naltcr themselves has been purchased
upon the best of terms and at the lowest prices
Their stock comprises so great variety it would
be useless to cnumeratc any thing more than the
leading articIes-such as
Table and Pocket CUTLERY of every variety
RaZors Shears and Scissors, assorted kinds
Razor Strops and Shaving Boxes
Silver Plated Forks and Spoons, best quality
Brttania Mcttle Spoons, all sizes
Shaving Brushes and Dressing Combs
Rim, Mortice and other Locks
Pearl, White and Mineral Door Trimmings
Screws, Brads and AVALON Nails
Rivets and Burs, Kettle Ears, assorted sizes
Saddlcry Hardware in great variety
Coach Lace and Enam'd Canvass
Stair Rods, Shovels and longs, &c
Trace, Log, Halter and other Chains
Counter Scafcs and Patent Balances
Boring and Morticc Machines
Carpenters Tools of every description
Coach, Carriage and Plough Bolts
Files and Rasps of every kind
Bar Iron, Cast and Blister Steel
Warranted Bellows, Anvils and Vices Also q
variety OF AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS
such as Wheat Fans, Corn Shelters, Straw Cut
tcrs CuIlivators, Thermometer Churns &c, form
ing one of the best stocks that can be found in the
Alexandria market, and will be sold cheap fol-
cash or TO punctuaI customers upon the usual
credit. Zap 6.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-04-27
NEW SPRING DRY GOODS.

MAY & PADGETT have just received su
O ply of Spring Dry Goods, such as the follow
ing -
Brown Domcstics and Penitentiary Plads
Burlaps, Cotton Osnaburgs and Checks
Ginghams, Calicoes, &c. &c.
March y 1854
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-04-27
CIGAR MANDATORY.

INHE subscribers are extensively engaged in
Il M4hUF.aCTURLNG CIGARS in LEON
ARD TOWN, ST. Mays County, with n view
to furnishing the Merchants, Hotelkeepers and
Others in this section Of the State, with their sup
plies, at price far belo,o that paid by them in the
cities, or similar aticle,) and upon satsfao tory
terms. Orders solicited, and will be attend
cd to with promptness. Relying upon our coun-
try friends to aid us in our new enterprise-we
ask trial.
HARRIS s. CAVALIER
Leonardtown, April 81, lS54-tf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-04-27
NOTICE..

A S there will be no Court held in July next in
n Charles county, the subscriber gives notice
to all whom it may concern, that the fees for the
services of my horses Sam Bell and Canada will
be payable the 18th of July next.
apis o. NILES
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-04-27

A CARD.-NVe have this day associated with
N us ALEXANDER II. SLAYMAKER and
ROBERTL WOOD, and will continue the DRY
Goops BUSINESS in all its various branches under
the same style and title as heretofore. Very CRATE
full for the liberal patronage we have heretofore
received. we respectfully ask its continuance with
the new firm. G. X. WILMER s. BRO.
ian17
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-04-27
DAGUERREAN E.lN'CY GOODS.
RIG HA RID s.,

No. 3, Exchange Block, alexandria, Pa.]
HAS every article generally kept in Fancy
LII Store, and of the best quality, and will be
sold cheap. Now if you want your Daguerreo-
type IN first rate case. go to RICHARDS, and
buy SIS worth of goods, and he will give your pic
ture free Of charge. The pictures are perfect,
and warranted not to fade.
Nov. IA, 1853.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-04-27

J. J. WATSON,
GENERAL PRODUCE COMMISSION
MERCHANT,
For the Sale of Flour, Grain, Tobacco, and all
kinds of Country Produce,
No. GO SOUTH STREET,
Baltimore,
OFFERS his services to his friends and the
~ public generally, and respectfully solicits a
share Of their patronage. His best efforts will be
made to advance the interest of his patrons.
Orders for Manures and Agricultural agents,
and for Merchandise generally, will be furnished
at the lowest market prices Guano purchased
and forwarded at the usual commission Of 1-2
per cent NH 2-2m*
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-04-27

TNIGIIT OF MALTA.-My young Jack,
IA Knight of Malta, will be let to mares at MS
Stable the present season, ending the Both June'
for the sum Of SO, to be iqudaed by the pay
ment Of SIS if paid by the lst day of August
Twenty five cents to be paid the Groom in each
case, SAMUEL COX,
NH o. near Port Tobacco.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-04-27
GEN7LE.Ma.NS FURNISHING STORE.
j. LA TOUCHE,
Nj E RICH ANT TAILOR,

Respectfully informs the citi-
zcns Of Charles county and vi
cinlty that he has just received
q large assortment of CLOTHS.
CAssIMEREs and VEsTINGs.-
Great attention has been given
in the selection of the latest
styles and best qualities.
Also, a superior assortment
of READY-MADE CLOTHING of
every description for gentle
men and youfhS with oyery-
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-04-27

GCIiIEDAM SCIINAPPS-a superior tonic,
- diurctic and anti~dyspclic cordial, for sale by
nov II WIN, BOSWELL
The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1854-05-26

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a6s5 s I lRs
Ii aInie No, ol ihe North Western
Whir, observed n1aflicla ana;lldd, me
bFaskb, Yin which lie DaInocrat'c pauy|
Is arsalgned AZ the Bar Of Ihe PdbIic, as
fchponsible iprIihis neaaIire.
aa ANEW era has been prcclaim9d and
iuauengaied, Ia which woghave been iold
iaF discussion islo lirle aiming apps
nenis Tho Editor Of lIe Wig has
been promineutin welcomlngit,bu! juap,
ing from lie aii;cls inq qllasiou; Ills wing
pr0cliyiiias Bid lair 10 oeercnnla AIsncwl
dAdged sense o. right, and re is willing
10 useuny fnensuresahowe uniaiSand
fnr-feiched ,lif lie can blow my wind i0s
to The nosliila.ol dcfnucl Wmggpsy.
That portion Of The bill rapenling lie
Missouri Compromise. as wellus The MAJ
live American clause IRE neither Of them
Oh Remecratic ofigiq The 6gsi origins
ted with Senator Dickson, Of KY, and
| ihe latter with Hepalpr Clayton. Of D4l.
awares another Wig, and iSscrelary uol
Slate under Gen. Taylor. True. M.
Douglas adopted lbem both, ard Tho peo.
pie of The country hold him responsible.
ISul both have Wing pasenIaee,aod Doug
las, b adopting lheIm has commusd q
grave cFrois, and be ID likelj 10 'gfiaY-
ously answer III In adopting Tho frsi,
HE hos violated ibe Domocratic Platforn.
The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1854-05-26

IEollow&gss Ointaleni aud Piils hdfceused
All C7tsraled k.eg, and f'reeenitd .ahlpataiioa
TIE wifs Of Mr. r. DayIis, o. 8. Court, Z
House, Clioapsidc. Birmingham, suEsicdfor
mors tIlan Gig 81 years, from q drcadfully ul1
eesated limb, during a great portion Of that
time. she was under medical tFealmept at
BirmiDg ham, where she was frequently told
that umpataton must Ultimately take Plac
as il WAS impossible 10 heal Tie wound, y
However, under The advice Of heY friends.
she tried HoIloway's ointment and Pills,
which have effected q perfect cure, and she
strongly fecommeuds cthera simiIorly ailIci.
ed, 70 use them, after this proof of illeif es-
|licncy ii one Of tho worst cases.
The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1854-05-26

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increased e,,eno,, 4, was !, a,,b<e,;o,;ool
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care aboa, ihs Increased bnsinas and
character a town ueis by reason ii 4 weIl
conducted nowsssps,g Thay emma, "a
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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-10-25
BEAUTIFUL sENTInENT.

Ike Marvel, in his 'Reyeres Of Bache-
lor, thus writes: A man without some sort
Of religion is at best poor roprobate, the
football Of destiny with no tie linking him to
infnity and to the wondrons eternity that is
5eguu within; but woman without it is even
worse fame without heat, rainbow with
out color, flower without perfume Aman
may 10 some sort tie bis frail hopes ana bon
ors TO this weak, shifting ground tackle, to
his business or tho world; but woman With
out that anchor called Faith. is drift and
wreck \ man may clumsily continue a
sort Of moral responsibility out Of his relations
to mankind; but woman in her compara-
lively insulated sphere where affection and not
purpose is the controlling motive, can find no
basis in any other SYSTEM Of right action but
that Of spiritual faith. A man may craze bis
thoughts and bis brain to :rutblulness, in
such poor harbcrage as fame aud reputation
may stretch before him. but woman-where
can she put her hope in storms. If not in
Heaven? And that sweet truthfulncss-
that abiding loye--that enduring hope mel
lowing every page and scene Of ife-lighcn-
ing them With pleasant radiance when the
worlds storm breaks like an army With
smoking cannon--what can bestow it all but
6 holy soul, tied to what is stronger than an
army with cannon 9-Who has enjoyed the
love of a christian mother, but will echo the
thought with energy. aud halow il With tear
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-10-25
~ = 49,
TIE LIFETIME OF A MAN.

tures assembled to have their lifetime appoint
cd. the ass FIRST advanced, and asked bow
long be would have to live7
Thirty years replied Nature; win that
Be agreeable to thee?
Alas answered the ass; ii is long
while Remember what wearisome exist
ence will DO mine; from morning until night
| shall have to bear heavy burdens dragging
heavy corn sacks to the mill that others may
cat bread, while shall have no encourage
mcnt, nor be refreshed BY anything but blows
and kicks Give me but portion Of that
time pray!'
Nature was moved With compassion and
presented but eighteen years,
Tie ass went away cr-aforted, and the dog
came forward
How long dost thou require to lives asked
Nature; thirty years we're too many for the
ass but wilt thou be contented with them 2
is it thy will that should 2 replied the
dog think how much I shall have to run
about; my feet viii not last for SO long a
time and when shall have lost my voice for
barking, and my teeth for biting. what else
shall be fit TO. but to lie in the corner and
growl?
Nature thought he vas right, and gave him
twelve years.
The ape then appeared.
Thou wilt doubtless willingly live the
thirty years. said Nature, thou wilt not have
to labor as the ass and the dog Life will
be pleasant to thee,
All, MOI cried he; $50 it may seem to
others, but it will not be Should pudding
ever rain down, | shall have no spoon. ]
shall play merry tricks. and excite laughter
by my grimmaces, and then be rewarded With
a sour apple. shall not be able to endure
for thirteen years
Nature was gracious ana he received but
ten.
At last came man, healthy and strong, and
asked the measures Of bis days.
'Will thirty content thee 2
How short time !, exclaimed man !;
when | shall have built my house, and kind
led FIRE on my own hearth; when the trees
have planted are about to bloom and bear
fruit; when life win seem to me the most
desirable, shall die Oh, Nature, grant me
longer period
'Thhu shalt havs the eighteen years Of tho
ass beside
That is not enough replied man.
Take likewise the twelve years Of the
dog.
IT IS not yet sufficient reiterated man
give me more'
4 give tbee then, the ten years Of the
ape; in vain wilt thou claim mo,e.'
| Man departed unsatisfed. Thus man lives
seventy years The first thirty are bis hu
man years, and pass swiftly by. He is then
healthy and happy. and rejoices in bis exist,
ence The eighteen years of the ass come
next, and burdens are beaped upon him be
carries the corn that is to feed others; blows
and kicks are the wages Of bis faithful service
/ The twelve years of the dog follow, ard be
| looscs his teeth, and lies in the corner ant
gyowls. When these are gone the apes tel
years form the conclusion. The man, weak
and silly. becomes the sport for children.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-10-25

We learn from the Cincinnati Gazette Of
Thursday that the Methodist Conference
now in session in that city adopted resolu-
tions recommending the repeal of the Fugi-
tive Slave Law, the re enactment of the
Missouri Compromise, and that persons boil
ding slaves fcr gain. or for their own conve-
nience, 10 any way, or for the purpose of
perpetuating tho bondage Of the slave. should
not be received into the Methodist Church
nor suffered to continue therein"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-10-25
4flistellontou6.
lGAIl OF LITTLE MlRY MORGAN.

TThe following scene is from "Ton Nights in
a Bar-goon, and What saw There" BY T, S.
Arshur, published On the lst Of July, byJ w
Bradley, Of PHILADELPHIA
.Ittcr! fsttorr the clear, earnest voice
Of Eary vas heard ealing
I'm coming dear, answered Morgan.
Some qniok, father, won't you?
'Ycs. lova.' Aud 1iofgan got up and
dressed tmseif-but With unsteady bands,
ard every sign Of nervous prostration. In
little while with the assistance Of bis WIFE
he was ready aad supported By her, came
toiteiag into The room where Mary was "
ing.
Oh fat5er! What light broke over
her eouutenaoce--I'v We Seen waiting for you
S. long, t5ouglt ycu we're never going to
wake up Kiss me. father.
'Whst can do for you, Mary? asked
Morgan, tenlerly, as be laid his face down
upon the pillow beside her
Nothing, father. don't wish fer any.
hing only wanted to see you
I'm here. now love-
Dear ratberr How earnestly set ten
derly she spoke, laying her small band upon
bis face.
.You always have been good to me ia
,ber-
oh! no. I've never been good to any
body sabbed the weak, broken-sprited man,
al BE- raised himself from tie pillow.
How deeply touched was Mrs slado, as
size sat. toe silent witness ofthe scene.
Yea Lay'ut been good to yourself, father
but you have always been good to US.
'Doa't, Mary! don't say anything about
that oterposed Morgan. Say shat I've
been very bad--yeiy wicked Oh! Mary
dear, Ionly wish that was as good as you
arc; I'd Ike to die, then, ard 60 igbt away
Gou this evil world wish there was no
LIQUOR to driak-no tayerrs- no bar,rooms.
Oh dearl wish was dead
And The weak, trembling, half pelsied
man laid his face again upon The pillow be-
side his child and sobbed aloud
What an oppressive silence reigped for e
time through the room
'Eat5ern The stillaess was broken by
Mary Her voice wos clear and even
Father, wan't to tell you something.
What is It. Mary q
'Thero'll be nobody to go for you, father.
The ehid's lips now quivorea, and tears
filed her eyes.
Don't talk about that, Mary. I'm not
going ont in the evening any more until you
Get well. Don't you remember, | promis-
ed Y
But father She besitatcd,
What, dear 3
I'm going away to leave you and moth
er
.0b. no--no-no. Mary2 Don't say
tbat'--the poor mans voice was broken
dent say that. Wc cant let you go
dear
'God has called me-
The chTd's voice had solemn tone, and
her eyes turned reverontly upward.
i wish Ho would call me- groarcd Nor
gan, bidiog his face in bis hands. What.
shall do when you are gone ? Oh Gear!
Oh dear
.FatbcrH Mary spoke calmly again ~
You are not ready to 60 yet God will
let you live here longer that you may get
ready.
How can ] got ready without you 10 help
me Mary Ny angel child
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-10-25

n:5y- An excellent Cement for seams 10
the roofs of houses, or for any similar defects
NAV be made with white lead dry white sand
and as much oil as will render il Of the con
sistency of putty; it becomes as bard as any
stone in the course Of few weeks, The
lead forms kind Of fux with the sand,
adapiipg-;. to the filing up Of cracks in brick
buildings, also for pointing up the bases Of
chimneys, where they prc5eet through the
roofs Of singled houses.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-10-25
ONE FAULT.

lie who viii turn away from friend for
one fault, is stranger to the best feelings o.
a human heart. Who has not erred, at least
once in his life ? II that fault we're not over
looked, to what depth of infamy would not
thousands have descended We know not
the peculiar and pressing temptation to which
another may be exposed. lie may have
fought manfully for months against the sin,
and still kept the secret locked in his bosom
He would give worlds to recall the act.--T
He has mourned over it in secret, and re-
peuted in dust and ashes. Shall we forsaSe
him Earth and Heayen--jus'iee, humans
ity, philanthropy, aud religion, cry out 'for-
give him. lie who will not forgive must
possess the heart Of demon Surely, the
love Of God is not in him.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-10-25

BGy-M Mrs. Ann Royal, died in Washington
Oh the 1st inst. She was l05 years old, the
widow of Major Royal, gallant soldier Of
the Revelation, and received pension of
$40 year. She and her husband were
both natives Of Virginia, She Published for
many years paper in this city called the
paul Pry.' which name she changed to that
Of 1.-The Huntress
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-10-25


Novels are to the mind what intoxicating
drinks are to the body is this assertion too
broad? think not. IN the opinion Of those
who have carefully observed the different ef
cccts upon their minds of fictitious stories
and religious and Philosophical facts. The
former produce deeply ftful, intense excite
ment. which however, soon passes OF, and that
fascinating tale is looked back upon as a
dream Of nights value and usefulness all
vanish with the exciting moment. leaving a
void which continues to crave the same slim
liant without ever feeling satisfied Religion
and philosophy produce, on the contrary, u
rational, practical and salutary effoct-enDo-
bling the moral faculties, and expanding the
Intellect; and giving sense of pleasure which
is akin to that of celestial beings, Novels :.
they are noxious vapors before the glorious
sunlight Of Truth The wise, and good and
great, will scorn to stoop to their degrading
influence.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-10-25
TAIL0RIEE.

+ q AElNG renewed his residence in Martins
( burg, aol attea up Isslqriag Shop, on
ALtiH Streotevgrths Iobaeao Storeoi %. S. lyeth,
the subscriber aEails himself Of this method to mo-
thy tha public rhai he is prepared to accommodate
All who have ciothe5 to cut 81 manufacture, ol
whatever tyle ordesoripdon.
lie viii be in the constant receipt OF the ely
fashions lie Is fully prepared to please all
Us We IN tAc style rs to the manner aud durabHi
tyof is work and he solicits Che support Of hi
friends and acquaiuianees, and Of The public gen
eI-ily. WILLIAM H0KE
June 0 is5l-;y
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-10-25

R&g-Great minds are charitable to their
bitterest enemies, and can sympaihise with
the failings Of shcir fellow creatures It is
only the narrow minded who make no allow
ance for the faults Of others.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-10-25

lJ~At small town up the river, young
lawyer who thought llioiself esouie,' made
certain proposal al town meeting which
were objected to BY a farmer. Highly en-
ragged, he sud to the farmer, eSir, do you
know that have been at Two universities,
and at two colleges III each university -
Well" said the farmer, ''wbat d that |
had calf once that sucked two COWS and
the observation made was, the more he
sucked the greater calf be gre~,