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Demoine courier., 1855-02-22

a $3.50 O no
The following amusing and well told
sisry was Published in one Of the city
papers Of Gotham, about n dozen years
age. Itoccasioned q. the time a good
deal Of merriment, and went through
several editions Of the paper in which il.
appeared, the New York Sunday Morn.
ing News
Not long since, two stylish looking
persons pu, up for the nigh, in the upper
part Of The city. Ga the morrow. after
ordering their bill. they sen, for the land
lord, who was no. long in waiting upon
his ar,s,scra.ic guests.
III wish .s purchase that old clock up
stairs, will you sell i,r' asked the elder,
while tbs younger cas-, his eyes over the
columns Of 4 newspaper which lay up
on The table. The landlord who had set
no grea, value on the clock. excep, as an
heirloom. began TO suspec. il nigh, pos.
sess the virtue Of Hey woot's chair. all
Glled with coin-and almost Involuntary
The three assembled 10 The room which
contained il.
1.-THE fac, it," said the elder, IL once
won twenty pounds with a clock like
shat"
Yes. You see there was one like il,
Ia . room down in Essex, and a fellow
Oct me he could keep his ~fore.fnger
~swiaging with the pendulum for an hour.
emily saying, here she goes, there she
goes He csuld'n, do It. walked the
aoney sui Of him IN no time"
You didi You couldn't, walk i, GU,
Of me. I'll be. you ten pounds | can
Dc j, on the spot"
'.Dons!" cried the stranger.
Ths clock struck eight, and with his
back 70 a table and the door the landlord
popped into . chair.
"Hers she goes, there she go.s!" and
his finger waved in curve. his eyes fully
6xsd On he pendulum. The fellows in
,sTrupied.
"Whers's the money Plank the
money!
The landlord was no. to lose in this
way. His foreinger went slowly and
surely with the pendulum. and bis le!s
had ~disensaged his purse from his rock.
Of. which be threw behind him on the IA.
Bic. All was silent; the dapper man :,
length exclaimed.
"Shsll deposit the money in the
ksads Of lie wai.eri"
.HeSs she goes, there she goes!" was
the only answer.
One Of the wags left she room He
Asard him 60 down stairs. but was not
- Be disturbed by that trick.
Presently me waiter entered, and
isushing him upon the shoulder asked
"Mr. B., are you crazyi What
are ysu 'doingl"
1Here she goes. there she goes!" he
responded. his hand and fore finger wsv.
Ing - before.
The waiter rushed down stairs, called
.sse Of the neighbors. whom he invited
.up 70 see his master. They ascended
And the nsighbor seized him gently by
Abe shoulder and in n inquiring voice
said.
.Mr. B.. DO not cit here. Come,
q down stairs; what can possess you 10
al here!"
"Hers she goes, there she goesi" wal
he only reply, and the very solemn face
and the slowly moving finger settled the
matter.
'He 10 msd." whispered his1neighbor
and friend. in = low voice; VI mus. 60
for ihe doctor.
TM landlord was not 10 DO 6upsd. be
va not 10 Be deceived. though the whole
town came TO interrupts him.
"You had better call up bic wife,"
added tho lend.
Demoine courier., 1855-02-22

u In Australia il costs half q dollar
TO took ats besfstsak. To indulge, you
must cone out with . v. end be served
lightly II THAI
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thereof determine to avail itself CT the provis-
ions OF this act, and TO take and assume corpo-
rate name and powers hereunder, and msy by
a like vote transfer TO such corporation, formed
under this act, all It's property, both real, per-
sonAl and mixed; and lhereupon said corpora
lion, 10 which such property Is 50 transferred.
shalt take The same In The same manner, 10 the
same extent, anu with The like effect, az The
same was previously owned and held by the
corporation, company or association so trans.
forming the same, and may In It's own cnrpo-
rate name, sue for and collect, all debts, dues.
demands, subscriptions devises and bequeats
thereof. The said corporation so taking such
property "a aforesaid, shall take the same sub
ject TO ell liens, trusts and limitations, both le-
gal and equitable, TO which the same was sub
jec before such transfer, and shall also he liable
Tor a. the debts and obligations of such pre-
vious corporation, company or association, and
shall pay the same, TO the full extent Of the sal-
rs Of such property at the time Of so taking the
same.
SEC. l2 Noihing In this Get shall be con-
strued a. granting Banking powers, or as al
lowing The business Of brokerage or any other
powers, not usually granted to or exercised bs
Institutions for educational purposes.
This Act shall take effect Immediately
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RE-ARREsT or KIssANE. THE ALLEGED For
GER.-A Geographic dispatch was received on
FRIDAY afternoon at the office of tho Chief of
Poico. 10 the effect that kissane, the individua.
who stands charged with having some months
since obtained, by forged paper, from the
CHI mical Bank $4,000, aud from tho Conti-
nentel Bank $4,000. had been re arrested, and
was then at Bursvlle, Eric CO. Sergeant Ho-
gan was. Immediately on the receipt of the
de-potch, cont t. bring him to the city. and Is
expected to return today. The plan pursued
by the prisoner to Obtain so large an amount
Grom tho blnks was genious and well perfect
cd. He made hi appearance at the counting
room of well known finn in this city, and
pres nted forged letter of credit. which set
forth that he was member Oft prominent
firm ia western city. with which '1he Now
York firm had done an extensive business
Before leaving the counting room. he stated
that he had larg, amount of drafts, &C., on
his person. which he wished to deposit in some
bank for safe keeping. and requested an inro-
ductinn 10 the tank in which The down town
firm kept its account. The request was com-
plIcd with. aud member of the finn sccompa-
MED him TO the Chemical Bank, where he was
introduced. and befpre leaving. depo sited
forged drafts. with forged eirt ificstes upon them
10 tho extent of $4,000. Ho then disappoar-
cd for few da,s, and then returned with
check for the full amount of his deposit, which
he wished certified. This was dnne, and n
gain he lefi--obtaincd from broker the money
on tho certified check. and started for the west.
lie was captured about Elk weeks af erwards.
but escaped from the cars while being brought
to this city Andrew Finlay and N. A. Cole,
who ars said to have been connected with him
in various villanons transactions, are now in
tho Tombs.-[N. Y. Tribune.
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ANOTHER.
Recovery Of Large Quantity Of Counterfeit Money
and Platss---Implications Of Well Known Citi-
gems,


About two weeks since marty IF counter
fcii"rs were arrested In Cleveland by Marshal
Fitch and others. charged with dealing in and
passing counterfeit money. One Of the gang
stated TO a Forage county officer, that man
named John r Young residing short dis.
tance from Ravenna was n Wholesale de- Ter in
counterfeit money, and his honse was rem.
devious for counterfeiters. The officer. whose
namr is Williams, returned to Ravrnna and
employed man 10 call at Ynungs house and
reconnolter. the resuli of which was 70 learn
many matters of the whereabouts of certain
gangs Of cnunterfri'ers and tho character of
the money now being circulated throughout
the country. The stool pigeon" discovered
from Mr. Young's disclosures. that very ex-
tensivc band was organized in the southern
part " Ohio, and particularly in CINCINNATI.
and that manv we'll known citzons Including
three ex-policc officers were actively engaged
in the business. The names of the gangs.
and their principal placps of congrepatinp
were named. rs we'll az the method of obtain
ing "covey," and becomming an adept in this
species OF crime.
1t was stated that gangs were in Columbus
and San husky. in both of which cities arrests,
upon Information received from Young. have
been made, and tho parties committed 10 Jail,
for their final trial in the criminal courts. In
this citv no arrests have yet been made, but
we learn that the necessary steps arc being ta-
ken 10 make an extensive haul. Several off
GERS from distance, among whom il Marshal
Gallagher, of Cleveland. have arrived in this
city on business connected with this mstter.-
Most Of these officers came to this city on Sat
nrday night since which time .hpv have been
actively on the alert. Officer Williams and
his "sionl pigeon" upon what had been told
the latter by Young and othors. went 10 an old
wooden water station honss on the L. NJ. Rail-
road. this side of Polktown, and there found
boxed up sheets of unsigned and signed coun-
terfeit bills. out and uncut. OF denominations
ranging from 81 To $50. on the Northern Bank
of Kentucky, State Bank Of Ohio, Bank of
Ken'ucky. State Bank Of Indiana. .nnd banks
of New York. PENNSYLVANIA. Tennessee and
Virginia The total amount was not far from
thirty thousand dollars. There were also two
plates TO print the BIS Northern Bank Of Ken
lucky, and S2's State Bsnx of Indiana. The
money is we'll executed, and we'll calculated to
deceive. The box and its contents were brot'
to this, and samples given to the authorities,
while the remaining amount was taken to Por-
tage county, to be used on tho trial Of Young,
who. with an accomplice named Berry, has
since been arrested. No counterfeit money
was found in their possession as we learn by
telegraph yesterday afternoon The particu-
lars of the recovery Of the money aud plates
we learned from one Of the attaches Of the
railroad. who saw officer Williams at Lovefand
aftor recovering the box We
shall give further par'iclars as soon as thoy
come to light. t.-TCin Gazette.
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Some very splendid valentines were sent
out this year A young lady in North Pearl
street received one-a Paris producIion-yalucd
at $50. So much for being rich and handsome.
Had she been poor girl with yellar hair"
her valentine would havo consisted Of half a
sheet OF foolseap and lambs ha-let. Funny
world. this. To those who bayo much. more
shall be given," &s. SEQ Gospel according 20
Mathew, and when found turn dowh leaf
. lab Knick
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rey & Hart The lines below have much of the quein
and paihos { Hood. they WILL no doubt. find "a
with the Printer whose tolls and troubles fee
lingy described.
THE DOOM OF THE PRINTER
printer weary and wan, al
+, ~ His face all morally pale, s,
As slowly plodded his homeward way.
Before The dawning of early day.
Broke out in bitter wall
His voice husky snd low.
As though his lungs were gone;
And he coughed and gosped, and coughed ngar,
And he pressed his hand to his breast ip p.in,
o n0 While thus his plant rao on. 3 M 81
"A world Of toll Is this! elH}
II hath no joy for me,
Tis labor by day. aud lebor by nigh,.
By the ligh, of the sun, and by cane le light
Labor con,inuslly.
"some men have day of rest,
But Sabbath for me there is not,
II is toll all the week. and toll on the day
That God has given restaud to pray
Lo! this is the prinier'slotl
"When was boy" he snd
"Iplayed on the hills Of green;
swan in the stream-I / fshed in the brook
And blest was to sit and to look
Unfctered on natures scene.
For twenty sad years and more.
My life has worn away
In nurky rooms of poisonous air
When I've yearned fer sight at the valleys fair.
And the light ofoPen day.
An innocent prisoner doomed.
My heart is heavy within;
oh Why should man un,ain,ed by guilt.
Who the blood of creature never hath split,
Be pent like felon. for Sin7'
The printer then c,ughcd and sighed
The stars were growing dim,
Andhe upward glanced at the morning sky.
And he inly thought it were good to die
Aud death would be rest to him.
Ills heart was tired of beatingi
He prayed 10 the Lord
To piiy man whose heart had been riven,
To toll. for other mems interests given,
And he sought his mercy aud 1--we
lie hied to his humble home
llisiuIaut nwoke to cry,
"Oh flIherl Oh, mother! I'm hungry Tor bread r'
And the printer bowed with an uching head,
On his Mary's bosom iodie.
oh ye, wLo have never known
The rchGess fund in u crust,
Wien nothing is seen on the desulaie shelf.
Aud the poor rnaas pocket is empty Of pef,
Receive my sto y on trust.
Say not in yoorcorcless srorn.
What boots ti,v ,oIu 10 ysar
The rhymer who trace these rough written rhymes,
Has known Of such sufferers in other day times,
And much ofhs rhymes is true.
Remember this holy truth
The man who nIuor hath stood
Vixen heart brokenbroiher for succor did crave;
And he stretched not finger 10 bless and 10 save.
Is verify guilty ofbooj.
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AND ALTERED MONEY sr1zEDl

On yesterday morning Deputy Sheriff T.. 7.
Bukley arrested man calling hims II Nelson
d. Riggs. but whose real name turns out to
be Nelson briggs. and whose capture may be
considered the most brilliant and important
haul Of the season. The circumstances at,en-
ding II are as follows;
Sheriff Bukley has had intelligence of the
existence and movements Of Mr. briggs for
some time past and was well aware of his in.
tention to visit Chicago. and OF the time when
he would be likely to put operation that inten-
ton. He also knew that MIR. briggs would
send by express TO this city package Of con-
siderable importance at the same time when
he came himself. and thar he would probably
bring with him property of a description which
is coniraband and Illegal. The Sheriff. then.
was NOT at all surprised. when, on going to the
Express Office. yesterday morning he found a
valse addressed to Mr.. briggs. Of the expec-
ted description. Seating himself quietly be-
hind newspaper. Sheriff Bulkley awaited the
arrival Of that gentleman. He came. inquired
for his valise was shown II, and, after much
circumlocuion. and with great deliberation.
paid the charges on it. and started with 1t up
Dearborn ST., toward The fremont House. the
Sheriff walking at safe distance behind him.
He proceedefl slowly and with some hesitation
up Dearborn-st. to Randolph, and down Ran
dolph to Clark. at which point Sheriff Bolkley
arrested him and conveyed him to the Jail.
Upon searching him two gold watches were
found him. and small quantity Of money,
mostly counterfeit, in his vest pocket. with a
larger quantity in his overcoat pocket His
valise was then examined and in II was found
large quantity of counterfeit and altered
notes.
But the great haul was yet to come. Lock
ing his prisoner up. Sheriff Bulkley procee-
ded to the Hotel near the Rock Island Passen-
ger Depot whero the prisoner had put mp the
night before. Going 10 tho room occupied by
tho prisoner the previous night, no baggage of
any kind was found and the landlord for some
time had no recollection of the stranger hav-
ing brought any. At length, however Mr.
Bulkley discovered under the counter carpet
bag and cloak. which the landlord finally con-
fessed might belong to Mr.. briggs.
Taking tho artcl 8. Mr.. Bulkley brought
them to the Sheriif's Office, and thero exam
ined the carpet bag. In /: were found two
piles of bills, counterfeit and altered, of the
amount of mt less than s30e00. Tho bills
were of all denominations. and on various
banks of the South and East. rs well as Of this
State. Some of them were in an unfinished
state. the alteration being incomplete. while
the Others were all ready for issue. The work
on them is generally done very well.
The prisoner is man of about As wears of
age. of gen,lemauly appearance aud demcan-
or. and Of hiohly polished address. He came
from Rock Tsland to this plsce. and from Cal
no TO Rock Isand.-[Chicago Tribune 10th.
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"MY NAMES HAYNE. "--Everybody remern
bors the S:ory told rr Vrgiuian " ho was Vi
ding through the Old Dominion during the
election canvass # 1910 when party spilit was
rHin niog 20 high Jefferson was the dcmocrr ic
candidate for President and the way hr was
handled by % tedera'i.ts was u spectacle for
evcryb DIV who has dsbbled in ihn pool ofpoi
tics. Our Viraiulau was rapked among tho
most virulcnt If Jctfers MS opponents. al
th'rgh hailing fl IN The same Siato As he
rode along. he fell in with common looking
iniisidual and alsn on horseback and after tho
usual Solicitations. the conversation naturall
turned upon The engr 'ssipg topic of the period
p litcs. The Virginian was particularly
denunciatory Of Jefferson. .'Why."said he.
'.just think If a man like Tom Jefferson run
mig for President HIS d-d old fool. be-
sides being an infidel. and Bible burner
Tue country is suro to 90 to Hi if such
an internal old scoundrel is elected President. -
The companion of our candid friend nodded
acquiescence in all no was listening to. Fl.
naliy, the dehouncer of jefferson observed as
they reached portion of tho road where they
were To separate.-"Now. stranger I've given
yon my opinion of the old euss, md I'm glad
you agree with me. May be so bold as TO
ask your name.
"My name; that's of no account. But if it
will afford you any qualification, will tell you
II ia Thomas Joffers"nl'
Whlt, Tom Jefferson. the democratic can
didate for Presidcnt;" shrieked The other.
"The same unfortunate Individual
"Then my names Hayne," and plunging
spurs into his steed he shot off like streak
Of lightning among the Blue Mountains. and
has net been heard of from that day 10 this.
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10 A man named STEPHEN RIPLEY went
from Hllsdale in this State to Toledo. ono, day
last week. cot drunk and consequently very
oonfdentally. and lent he keeper ola low
groggery $40. When no came to his sonses,
he entered a complaint against his ncwIy form
cd friend who was obliged to disgorge.
dot Tribune.
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Mr. Jonathan Records died The 10th ul,.. 10
Buckhcld. Maine. aged one bundled and hve
years. Ho was revolutionary soldier and
pcnsioner. He was. when he died. the oldest
person but ono 10 the State of fMaine.
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o. The liquorshops were pretty generally
closed yesterday, as far as wo can learn.-
Four complaints woro mado this morning a.
gainst as many different persons and they will
be examined 10 morrow morning.
Dct Tribune, Monday.
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Why are soma Of tho boats in The New Bed
ford harbor. probably like b. head Of victoria's
oldest sonl Because they contain the prints
ofwhalos teoih; (The Prince of Wales teeth
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AN AMERICAN IN LoNDoN.-Soon after the
treaty of peace between England and America,
tho Captain of an American vessel in London
fell in company with some sharpers. who urged
him very much to join them in drinking a bottle
or two of porter. He, however. not aware of
their poli,y consented TO 90 tn a public house.
when. a'tcr they had drank freely, they drop
ped off one by one, until the Yankee was left
quite alone.
The innkeeper coming in, says to him:
What! are you left alonol'
"Yes,' replied the other.
The innkeeper observed to him that he was
not much acquainted with their English blades.
II am not, replied the American.
Well said tho man of tho tavern, "tho
reckoning falls on you,"
"Docs itT' replied the other, affecting surprise.
and clapping his hand into his pocket as If to
pay, but, pausing said.
"Well, If this be the case, give me another
bottle before CO."
The innkeeper stepped out to gs, IT, In
tho meantime, the American wroto on the
table
II loave you American handles for your Eng
lish blades and walked off in his turn.
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When Shakspcare's mother wished him 10
confess theft, what distinguished characters
did she hold I'D before hin,l Wilrtsn fell.
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BR s Il OIL II OU s E,
formerly ST. Charles Hotel.l
CHARLES l.. RRTSrnU uBror.tcSox

Michigan, has taken the above named Horse. and
viii spare no pans 10 make the Bristol House pleas
ant plar~ 10 stopat The houte is beautifully situa-
ted d'sectiy opposite the Bddle Honse corner Jeff
erson avenue and Randolph street, Detroit, where
shali DO happy to see my friends throughout this
n'ste, and the travelling public generally.
nfo) CrfAS. T. fnfsTor.
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III / l. l. ) ID LIE EXCH IAN GE.
i. =. RANDALL Pronriefor.

North West Corner Of the Public square. and oppo-
site Of the Railroad Passenger House,
IIILLSDADE, MICH
HAVING spared no pains in fitting up and furnish
Il i ing this House anew. We hope TO meet the com
forts al wishes Of our guests. Having also good
Livery Stable in connexion with the House, feel
prepared to meet the wants OF travellers, and give
prompt attic nion TO citizen patrons returning our
thanks forpast patronage.
Hillsdale. Nov. 30. n423tf
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HILLsDALE HOUSE.

Y. B. nj RVIN, Proprietor.
Southwest Corner Public Square-Hlsdale. Mich.
This House has lately been purchased by the Propr
ciJr and thoroughly
RENOVATED AND REPAIRED,
ani newly iied up and furnished from cellar IN psre,
making Of the delightful and comfortable re-
treats in the West No labor, attention or money will
hcspared to make the weary
TRAVELLER A HOME,
III every OF the word. Iilsdalc with its sdion.
ing lakes and soping glens together wilhits healthy 10.
cation, affords theme for the Poet. field for the Artist
that is worthy OF cultivation. Asa place Of summer re
treat, IL Is unequaed 10 the West; and hope TO see
sore Of friends Of breeses
Hsdale. Aoril 1854
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DENTISTRY.
DIR. t. II. LAVERTY.

ILL Would inform his customers and the
'sbli, generally that he is permanently located 10
ne village of Hillsdale md al ope raons
Dentistry Teeth inserted On pivot gold plate with
pring atmospheric pressure. Filling cleanins and
xtracting done with Forceps
U5s Rdnns over Rns5pls Store march 81 1854
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A Know NormNG.-Among the multitude
of prisoners before the police corrt was gem
man OBJ color the honor of whose arrest mono
OF the officers could or would claim.
who arrested your asked the prosecuting
attorney.
II doesn't know" was the reply.
"What was you doing when arrestedf'
II docsnt know
Wasn't you drunkf'
Il doesn't know"
"WelI. what do you known asked the city
attorney, somewhat impati ntly,
Z "Mef" said the colored gentleman, with an
air ofimportancc. "mel why. Tkaows muffin"
Undor these circustancest the court dismissed
the prisoner.
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Tho greater part Of men have no opinion of
their own, well rehected and founded upon
reason. fF
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Ladies should not wear thin slippers, unless
'hoy are 10 hurry 10 e., to Heaven.
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JEWELLERY STORE.

ET JSA WATCH, CLOCK AND JEWELRY
MN. IA REPAIRING.
4ss4$SS-ZzsgkThes subscriber has removed his Jewel.
ry Store the east side of Broad st. opposite his old
stand where he may be found at all seasonabIe hours
eady do work in his line OF business short notice.
0Js He also keeps Watches, Clocks, Spectacles,
Jcwery Gold Pens and Pencil Cases for sale of good
quality and at the most reasonable prices.
Aug. 2l "a. Il. BRYAN
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HENRY 3. ARMSTRONG.
.YsNTrSEs WAX Cp s. SAnnEEIs

Manufacturer ofall kinds of Harness, saddles, Fri
es Martmgals, Trunks. Valises Carpet Bags &C.,
aud deaear in Ladies Satchels, Whips, Flynetts
puifao Robes Hair Matrasses Harness Sole and u
/ " Leather Also--tilies, Sheep Pelts, Furs, Dee,
skins. One doo' North MtchelrS Store. n3G9