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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-11-01
By Baker, Peasants & Co.

by BHkef, PIeasnnfs & Co.
TOR SALE AT AUCTION,..We will sell
l. sell at auction, ut our store of Franklin
and Union streets, on FRIDAY, the ID of November
at 10 o'clock, fine class Coach, probably the
finest in the city; secondhand Carriage and Harness.
III good order; 5 new cty-made Buggies, built by one
among the best manufacturers in the city sold with
usual guarantee; top secondhand Buggy and Har-
ness; 2 top Buggies and Harness and Rockaway and
Harness, all in good order
BAKER, PEASANTS & co.
viii be added to our SALE $4,000 Cigars among
which there is some of the finest imported brands
ALSO-50 boxes of C. p. Words Jenny Lindn To-
bacco no 1-2t B., 2. & Co
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MARrNE NEWS.
,InIDATEs FOR OFFICE.

~. voters Of the County OF Hem
r. iny .C,,,xens-James Elicit ESQ, having re-
: . te4eses Of Clerk of the County Court of Hem
8; ;s,1 eyes 'G Hs1 aSn4sess
i1enu;y Clerk of the Circuit Court Of the
lsiess {I.sto for the past three years, pledge
l1sg ler,cd 70 this office, TO use every exertion
sas.s; ..s - he duties faithfully. -
= .sth:'is ''' JOHN N HARRISON.
lin - ,
tho Voters Of HenricO.-Feilow
r II" w ' candidate to fill the vacancy in the
~ our county, occasioncd by the resig-
So e Jane .s.rf, '-'''' DAN'L Z. GARDNER.
ftEs ---------------
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HANDSOME NEW DIV Ell LING On
IL CLAY STREET, WEST OF CLAY ST. CHA
PEI, FOR SALE AT AUCTION.-Will be sold ON
MONDAY afternoon, the 9Th day of November, 1855,
erected Framed Dwelling located as above adjoining
the residence of Mr.. Gideon Ragland 1t is remark
ably well built has rooms besides the out-buildngs
TERMs-One-fourth cash; balance at 8, 6 and mos,
for negotiable notes. interest added and title retained
till last note is paid GODDIN APPERSON,
AuctiOueer6
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GUN M a X Err, Importer,

E.f- GUN MAJ Il X, Importer,
AMxe4aN4 wholesale and retail dealer in Amer
$~-~A--sS>~ lean and imported Guns and Rifles,
Fowling and Fishing Tackle, Pocket Cutlery Walking
Canes, Belts and Port Monies. Percussion Caps Gun
powder, Patent Shot, Balls Powder Flasks, Pouches
and Belts, Bird Bags, Nipples and Wrenches Wash.
ing Rods and Ticklers, Dog Chains and Collars, Gun
Makers Materials, &c, &c. ..
Revolyers and Five Shooters at Manufacturers
prices, to the trade. s. SUTHERLAND,
No. 1872, Main Street, opposite Eagle Square.
oc 6-lm Richmond, Va.
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60 A LARGE CROWD :--Op yester.

"a A LARGE CROWD !--Op yester-
MR day the Metropolitan Shoe Store was filled
from morning until late at light with the
visitors, looking at the immense assortment of new
fashioned Boots and Shoes for sale there's and it has
been given up by every one that have the largest
and prettest assortment the city of Rich
mond.
We want every one that has not paid us visit to
call and look for themselves. We show you every
kind of Shoes you want look at and at prices ex-
tremely low.
We have on hand extensive stock of Ladies'
Misses and Children's Shoes. Also, gentlemen and
boys Boots and Shoes in every variety.
Visitors and citizens, if you want buy good Shoes
call at MATRICES Metropolitan Boot and Shoe Su-
loon, Isl Main street, Eagle Square.
MATTRICF
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL.
~ ESTATE IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND, ON
MAIN, BETWEEN 18th AND 18TH STREETS.-By
virtue of decree of the 2lst day of March, 1855, of
the Circuit Court of the city of Richmond, in suit
styled Griffin VS.. Clarke ct ais" shall, the
missioner therein named offer for SALE public
ton, on TUESDAY, 9th November, at a O'Clock P.
Nj, a LOT OF GROUND. fronting "a feet, more or
between 18th and 10Th ss, with the building there
on. occupied by Sarah Clarke. 1851
TERMS OF SALEA cash; the balance at and3 II
months for negotiable notes. with interest added and
title retained until conveyance is directed by the
Court. L. w. BOSWELL, Coinxn'r.
TAYLOR WILLIAMS, Aucts oc &c
EREEANT5S 'SALE.--WiH be sold for
-. cash at the New Market House, on Marshall st.,
OH THURSDAY. the 8th day, of November next, at
IL O'Clock NJ a Two, Horse Top Wagon nearly new,
to satisfy execution in my hands favor of Thomas
Whitlock against Christopher Mitchell.
JAMES d, ELLETT. D. s. for
oc 2Htds M. M, LIPSCOMR. Serp,t
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-2f-l- INSTKUCT ON THE
TFl=rz=l1.il Sls PIANO--FRANCIS A. NEWHI-
III u n II SER, Prot. of Music, and Organst of
u v st. Johns Church, would respectful
ly inform his friends and the public, that he continues
to give lessons on the PIANO and in SINGING.
fnos 81 ,a I'M sn te ,ss aa I'M
continue his endeavors to merit the appreciation of
those who may patronize him.
Applications may be left at Rev. Mr.. Kepplers at
st, Johns Church, Church Hill; Mr.. T. Keesee No
20 Pearl ST.; Mr.. VIM l.. Holt of Manchester at the
Misses Kings school, corner of Broad and Mayo sts.
at the Music store of Mr.. P. H. Taylor, Governor
street.
PIANOS TUNED on the most reasonable terms.
oe 25-lm*
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HATSlAND CAP
-vnz~ THE MUSIC STORE.-P

xEHkEl THE MUSIC STORE.-P.
E1A=ErI1:HN@8 H. TAY LOR would remind his
Fl N M n n friends and the public generally that
y u u his is Governor street,
where may be found PIANO FORTES, MELODE-
ONS, GUITARS, VIOLINS, FLUTES and ACCOR-
Deems of the best quality, and the lowest prices
He is sole agent in this city for the sale of the cee
brated NUNS Cark's PIANOS which not sur
passed by any other makers, and equaed but by few
Also, Gale Co.'s superior Pianos.
Guitar and Violin STRINGS, of the best quality.
He has the largest stock of MUSIC to be found in
this State, and constantly receiving the latest publ
cations which he will sell at the most reduced prices
and upon good terms as can be had elsewhere.
IT, Planes tuned, repaired, and let on hire.
VP Old Pianos taken in part pay for new ones.
iy 7
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q TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.-.

"a TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.--
VI Ny man GRANDSON has been runaway for
NJ The last nine weeks He WAS seen two or three
n weeks ago III company with Mr. Wilson's wo-
- man N POwhstan county; since which time the
''1la has been caught and is now in jail in Rich
La. vii! give a reward of $50 for his apprehen-
md confinement in jail 80 that can get him gain
-s's but little doubt but what he accompanied Mr.
-sRS w0mEn to Richmond
JOS. B. ANDERSON,
Lodore Post Office, Amelia
b-Ssld man is about p years OF age 5 feet or
ties high; rather dark complexion, but not very
91syery slight moustache on the upper lip; teeth
sale and the upper front Unes little separated SO as
Tsye a small space between them.
'9-ts J. B. A.
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BY Taylor & Williams.

by Richard CauthOrn.
GROCERIES,, FURNITURE, Aeon
" FRIDAY, End day of November, at 10 o'clock, at
my will sell at auction, lot of Groceries,
ssting of Bacon Hams, and Shoulders, Black Tea in
Chests Crushed and New Orleans Sugars, Port Wine,
Tobacco Cigars &c. Also Furniture, consisting OF
Beds Bedding, Bedsteads Chairs, Sideboard, Bureau,
Desk &C.
To COnfectiOners--Also, large COPPER
PRESERVING KETTLE.
no r. CAUTHORN.
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10 slU ARD.--Runaway on FRI
w dsy last, bright mulatto boy, WILLIAM,
ENs:out 10 years old, had Oh when seen lest black
N S.2zet Cap aud light Overcoat. The above re-
,SAward will be paid for his delivery to me at 76
Yin greet, DAVID n. JONES.
brg-tf
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CT ACRES UF TIMBERED land, IN
KINTOWN, ABOUT SEVENTEEN MILES FROM
RICHMOND, FOR SALE AT AUCTION-Will be
sold, on FRIDAY, the 9th November 1855 at eleven
O'CLOCK II fair If not the next fair day. at the store
house called the Stone Chimney on the main road
leading from Richmond to Goochland Court House,
and opposite to Manakintown tract of 12t Acres of
land in Goochand county, adjoining the lands of Le-
roy Ellis, VIM. w. Vaughn and the Dover estate, all
of it is in wood of which about twohrs are covered
with virgin growth of oak and pine timber.
TERMS: One-fourth cash; balance at three six and
nine months, for negotiable notes. bearing interest
secured by trust deed. great bargain will be sold
and therefore, it is hoped that all in want of such land
will attend the SALE GODDIN APPERSON,
no Auctionaars
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by GOddin & AppersOn.

by GOddin & AppersOn.
OLD BUILDING. TO BE SOLD AT AUG.
~ TION-Will be sold, on FRIDAY afternoon, I'd
November 1855, at A O'Clock the large old Brick
Building on the west line of 18th street, adjoining
the residence of Mr.. VIM S. Burr, the to be
moved in one week thereafter.
Terms at sale. GODDIN APPERSON,
oc 80 AuctlOneers.
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FAMILY OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

hulAf UhOtERi ES.--Tke subscriber
ID ." 4'' opened at tie corner of Main and Sth sts
n, D: jones old stand q choice assortment of
r.i! uroeenes; consisting in part of the following
t,- = = fanAly FLOUR Mountsin Roll and Goshen
r. outer extra line; Choice Teas: best Old Java
y, w. LON and Crushed Sugars Coffee Sugar; Also
y. I.''u sugar and Coffee; choice old and new Ba-
y ha:nS; with general assortment of GROCERIES;
~ mas Oeen purchased for the cash and will DO
~ ~ i ~, INC same, orto punctunl customers
RIO. II. JARVIS.
~, ~, fha" Hi19 keep constantly on hand, Meal,
BOWL Stuff Bran, &c DUH a' Pup f0'un'
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TO THE MEMBERS OF THE VIR(sI-
MA STATE AGRICIILIIyR AL SOCIETY

10 THE MEMBERS OF THE VIR(sI-
MA STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY,
NiSiIiNd THE CITY, would call your attention
10 my peaunful assortment of Rendy made Clothing,
and Gentlemens Furnishing Goods which consists Of
every garment pertaining to genteman,s outfit Sc
lected from the most desirable patterns and made in
the latest styles. Invite YOU to call Immediately and
u my STOCK while have yet large supply, and
Will use every endeayor to suit and please Won
oe 10 HENRY SHAFER I0s Main st
HO! FOR THE FAIK.--Persons yisjfi1g
GIr9 me cry, VINO may want good city made BUG
elsewhere. % - - = " eDu" pafchaahs
An work made by me will be warranted and so)d
very reasonable. Give rae call - - :
IN M, T. II. FOWLER, Coach Maker
9 oe s,-asl- Franklin st.. opposite Exchange.
RlCHNlOND GROUND PI1ASTF R.--Tae
s9ssenber 10 prepared 10 furnish pure article
souna from selected Lump, from his mill lately erect
ne Basin and Dock Canal Boats can losd
siohgmde tho Mil with II, loose or packed q II i
&c - JOHN H.CLAIBORNE. 3
sAK:.3O bbls. for sale By
= oe@ z d - John II. CLAIBORNE i
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Il CHERRY PICTORIAL, Wistars Basam Wild
Cherry; Leonards Instant Relief Mrs. GARDENERS Sy
rup Llverwort, Mrs DAVIS Elixir Staber's Anodyne
Cherry Expectorant Bryan's Pulmonic Waters Roses
Cough Syrup and Whooping Cough Syrup, Jaynes
Expectorant, Hastings Compound Syrup Naptha.
Crews Concentrated Wine Wild Cherry, Cough Can
dy, Marshmaow Paste, Licorice Gum Drops, Wis
tars Cough Lozenges. Fresh supplies received and
for sale by CHAS MtLJSPATGH
oe 80 nrna,;., "a A ,,n,ha..rv
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BY Goddin g Apperson.

by SOddln d ADperBOn.
HANDSONIE BUILDING LOTS ON 18th.
llBETWEEN BROAD AND MARSHALL SIS
PoR SALE AT AUCTT0N.-Will be sold on FRI.
DAY aternoea, the 9Th November, 1855, ON the pre-
misses comm efcg at4 O'clock, beautiful build.
ing lot on the west line Of 18th, between Broad and
Marshall streets. adjoining the residence of Mr. Chas
feet to "a foot alley ~ 49,
TERMS: One-fourth cash, balance at three six and
nne months bearing interest secured by trust deed
or title retained. GODDIN l. APPERSON,
no A,cts
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E0 FIRKINs CHOICE GOSHEN BTI

81 TER niNe oh"'oh ""ehhN But
500 boxes superior Goshen CHEESE
Is bbs. No. Leaf LARD
do. new No. MACkEREL
10 half bbls. do do
$50 bbls. new No. do
Is kits do do
10 tierces No. | GOLDFISH
5 do. extra HAkE
200 boxes scaled HERRINGS
100 bbs. APPLES, prime order
100 do. POTATOES, do do
80 do. ONIONS, do do
50 boxes PEARL STARCH
$50 dozen BROOMS
100 do. BUCKETS
80 nests Flour PALS
10 hhds. L. r.. SUGAR
Landing and for sale by
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CORN FOR SiLE.--I hav. 7oa . . .

AFLN Of NEW CORN for I'D, 80 S.i;,1nr
W. ne BASIN bank, either shelled or not ANY per
'1F ~ oarfeIs or more, will have i, delivered
ss, aasH DsAk; less quantity will be delivered
5S.u, Address me, TO the care of Messrs. Dudley
Gys' Potatoes Irish Potatnrs " n SIMS -
-"rsihsnl. October a l2i55 H., ~ "i-''
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= CARS Jaw MILLS, RAIL ROA ID
"a teiosr ~ ee,gBUkR K EgTEEGER, Cayv,freef,
re 10 The thg Cos Werss, are extensively en-.
NAN FEf:1s5,i1aact1Ie of Portable and Stationary
Ills MiIl les, Circular and Vertical SAW
''t,to mi mi Gearing Railroad Care and Machiaery.
~ de, rIs'ses and other fxtures
N9s f captions Of IRON AND BRASS CAST
a., persosa and Finished Work, made 10 order.
.4ciled ~ va ~nnt Of machinery for any purpose,
= Elm p" cal On us before they buy.
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FUTURE DAYs
BY BAKER, PIeasanfs Il Co. 50


sae@fs FUTURE DAYS. W
BY Baker, PIeasanfs Il Co.
no MIS- MILLS sE Ek f nn cfTY Sdh sA IL
AZ AuCTION.-We win sell at Auction, in front of
the County Court Houss. on MONDAY, thr dh No
THAT being court day at II o'clock las acres
Of wood land situated 81 miles below the city of
nicnmond on the Charles City River read, between
hood Of Laurel Hill. There is upon the premises a
beautiful ste for Dwelling House. &c. The Land Ia
OF the hnest quality and might be made q desirable
market garden The location is healthy; the neigh
eorhood good. The Land Is well wooded and of easy
access The attention df wood cutters and br;el ma.
kers particularly requested =
Terms accommodating. and made known at sale. }
BAKER PLEASANTS & CO., Aucts,
Corner of Franklin and Union sta
ELECTROMAGNETIC consequence of MONDAYS
sale will be postponed to TUESDAY, the sth of Nov.
day thereafter. oc5I-dtd
by Pulliam q Davis, Ancfs.
JOSHUA, THE CELEBRATED VIOLIN.
lST.-Wil be sold, on SATURDAY next, at 81
O'Clock, at our Office. negro slave named JOSHUA,
well known by great many lovers of music through
out the State the best violin player in Virginia.
DC l-4t --PULLIAM DAVIS. Aucts.
A LOTION SALE OF STOCK.--At the
r AK GROUNDS, on FRIDAY, the last day of
the FAR at II O'Clock the subscriber will sell at auc.
tlon, NURSES, MULES, CATTLE and stock of ev-
cry description that the owners may wish dispose
OF in that Persons having stock to sell viii
please enter it with me he fDrehand.
-, =, JNO. H. MACKENZIE,
Marshal of the Horse Department.
ALSO-A lot Of young MULES on months
dit; l fine AYSHIRE BULL, and several fine HEI.
FERS of he most fasbi i'm n hi }rper3s Sl-2S
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A GRICULTURAL MAGAZINES. at l..
N J.. SMITHS Newspaper and Periodical Depot
corner 9Th and Broad streets, opposite the Depot
THE HORTlCULTURIST, and Journal Of Rural
Art and Rural taste; published monthly, at $500 per
year.
THE AMERICAN FARMER; published nthly,
Sl.00 per year.
THE WORKING FARMER; published monthly,
s 90 per year.
per year.
Any of the above sent regularly by mail to any part
Of the State. Postage each, IL cents year.
SPECIMENS Of the above works can be at
SMITHS PERIODICAL STORE, opposite the De-
pot on Broad street. Call and subscribe. oc Sl-2t
II UI'TONWOOD, FOR TOBACCO BOX
- ES---llo,eG0 feet Buttonwood; 81, geo feet inch
Buttenwood NIL well seasoned, $1,000 feet Charleston
dress Flooring, regular lenet; anding the Dock,
and for sale BIZ
oe 3i-St, ass JAMES QUINN
HLOAks, SHAWLH AND sCARFS.--
~ 200 elegant Cloaks and Talmas, in Velvet Moire
Antique and Cloth long and square Cashmere and
heavy sha@s with very large stock Of Dress Goods
Just received and for sale low. sfs wa I
w. r. PERKINS l. CO.
oc 81 ~ No l4l Eagle Square.
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g. HARD TIMES COME NHvEns ~
~ MORE.
N, f,hi ae.r ma What shocking hard times.
Yetsgainst them we all nave pesn s'a'''"s'
For there 10 no pleasure without any dimes
SO, to keep up, we all must be driving.
A toast just now win give you; @s4
You'll drink to 1t. certain and sure.
Success to all trades that's In Richmond,
And hard times come never, no more,
It's good times now for preparing,
I'll tell you now one thing you can do
IL your Watch needs any repairing; - ,xr,,,
Cali on Main street TO BAR-THO- LO-MEW.
l. have Clocks and fine Watches to sell,
To suit both the rich and the poor; r.
I'll warrant them for TO run well,
And may hard times come never, no more.
One thing will ask of you all,
Before from this place you retire; .
On BARTHOLOMEW just give call,
He has got any Jewelry you desire.
call from you is all solicit,
My name, it's wrote over the door
Two doors past PIzzni's you cannot naiss 1t,
And may hard times come never. no more.
w. J. BARTHOLOMEW, Matchmaker,
oc IL Corner llth and Main St
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\ GsfhdCh05ND SUPPLY OF FALL DRY

lyr1fs 1 UoI ItCtlVod, By steamer Jamestown,
49, n y OF Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings, EN-,
= So, ''o,ery, Gloves, SC. Also very large
80. - Vi Ladies Dress Goods of every fabric
Il . ,-- guHAtY some very handsome, to which we
.E ts'u'4iat sttention of the city trade
-" j. B. FERGUSON In
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h d~S2SE1 - PASSAGE TO NORFOLK.
Sz-7c>.,- The Steamboat CURTIS PECK,
szSF1sE.4sss. Capt. JHo. DAVIS, will commence
the regular between this place and NORFOLK on
the LIST of November, leaving the wharf at Rockets
every Thursday Saturday and Tuesday mornings, at
81 O'Clock precisely. Returning the Curtis Peck will
Wednesday mornings at the same hour, e! o'clock,}
and Will touch usual at the regular landings on
the River going and returning.
oc 81 r. o. HASKINS.
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va ih'--Aii persons to whom MIR. Al
5s g., eif' O Petersburg, may be indebted prior
nay Of June 1854, viii please present their
$50 mt without delay
Ps,,.,- ALEXANDER DOMAIN, Trustee.
h6;---Is vet - lSb5. oc SQ-NH
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o. FOR = A l. E-.A Pair Beautiful
10y CREAM COLORED MARES. Town ssters)
well broke to Harness, perfectly sound and
fast travellers. The owner has moved from the
country to town and has for them. They may
be seen Mr. Earnest's Stables. For terms &c, APP
ply the Prescott House, two doors above the Far
mers Bank, to JOHN A. JETER--
ncSl -
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M NE GOSHEN HTTT15EK--ln.,,cc
I .4.VIRRTANT NOTICE.--Sirtjrnn.,scr. Xi.iI.

az eiy win find il greatly to fheir odyentaae
tery sls,s !" y Gpl.DsMI1eS cheap Trimming and
ssla5as 80 80 Broad street He has Just opened a
"a, sse 1Ts'foi'nent Of Cloth, Silk and Merino
y. Frss,t arhas' Trimmings of nil kind; Enibrod-
i,ss. oisets; Sattins; Nelyets; Ribbons; Head
ters ca.,l IT'S Pertmonaies; ladies', gents and
~ Hs,9Y..'9f and woolen Hosiery; Fascipntors:
@a d! 1 Legglngs; with lots of other great bar,
Tin. GOLDSMITS,
Nm Ilnling and Fancy Store. 205. BROAD AZ
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sHATa CAPS oHOna a,
I'm NEW AND SPLENDID sTOCK1
Jill OF HATS, CAPS, &c, FOR THE
PAIL TRADE OF M55
- NEW STOCK OF FALL =
7GOODS-HENRY w OIJARTES

{ DEALER IN HATS CAPS, Doors AA
SHOES TRUNKS &c, respectfully begs leave to an
neunce to the public that be is prepared to offer
to the public of the most commanding stocks in
his line offered in this city His stock is no "
complete and he asks the attention of city and
satisfactory saII-fs
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PS-Lee the above named negro, will pass him
vi n & white man, to take the other named negroes,
BIZ servants, to a free State oc pts
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| POSTPONEMENT.-The above sale is unavoida-
bly, postponed to SATURDAY next, Sd November, at
| the same hour. oc 81 G. & A., Aucts.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-07-03

PRopR1A BuE MARIBUs.-lt is curl.
Gus, and worthy too, Of passing re.
mark, that women have achieved sue.
cess in every department Of fiction but
that Of humor. They deal, no doubt.
in sly, humorous touches often enough;
but the broad provinces Of that great
domain are almost uninvaded by them
beyond the outskirts, and opened bor'
ders, they have never ventured to pass
Compare Miss Austen, Miss Ferriar,
and Miss Edgworth, with the lusty mirth
and riotous humor Of Shakespeare, Ra
belais, Butler, Swift. Fielding, Smol let
or Dickens and Thacksray. 1t is like
comparing a quiet smile with the "inex
tin guishable laughter" Of the Homeri'
Gods! So. also, on the stage, .her'
have been comic actresses ofincompara
bio merit, lively, pleasant, humorou
woman, gladdening the scene with thei
airy brightness and gladsome presence
but they have no comic energy. Their
has been no female Munden. Liston
Matthew's. nor Keel.-Edinbargh Re
UietU,
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VA R lie grY.
4 Lesson to an EGotisf.

Tho Boston Post tells a story of a
gentleman, who, for aught we know live.
in New York, and whom Tor convent.
ence il calls Mr.. A., who was perpet.
ually walking up and down in his Office,
talking to his clerks, something in the
"Bunderby" manner, though with more
direct Wanting, either Of himself, or his
OK, or his ass, or Of something else that
wa, his. TO the great annoyance OF the
clerks aforesaid. One day, pursuing
his (avorito theme, be broke out as fol.
lows -
"You gentlemen, you have doubtless
observed that have my little peculiar.
tiles. 10 fact, | am very peculiar man
"a particular man, too-very partlcu.
lar Now my personal habits are pecp.
lisr--pecuIlar in everything. Let me
give you an instance. | always sleep in
wide bed-a very wide bed. and have a
light burning beside it. Queer, isn't in
But that is my way"
Now, be il known 10 the reader las il
was to all the boys in the oflice) that the
wife Of Mr.. A., was notoriousIy the
homeliest woman in town. alt il queer
raihcr-in one respect, ct,"-observed ono
Of the clerks, "nnd in one respect it isn't.
| can understand why you should choose
a rcry vide bed, but why the d--l
you should want the room lighted. /,
more than can ina agine !!
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-07-03
For Young Men.

Below il the substance Of letter
from an eminent merchant to ont OF his
friends, whom he had been visiting, in
one OF our Western towns:
81 saw a young man in your city BY
the name Of J. B. M. We are in need
Of clerk worth one thousand OF fifteen
hundred dollars a year. By personal
observation and enquiries, please learn
all you can Of the character and abili'
ties OF M. Inform me OF the company
he keeps, how he employs his leisure
time, how late he is out at nights. if he
uses profane Language, il he occasional
ly takes glass Of wine il he regularly
attends church upon the Sabbath, and
other particulars which may affect his
standing and future prospects,"
The enquiries were made-the char
actor Of that young man stood the test
and he is now one Of the first clerks o
an extensive mercantile house, enjoying
the confidence Of his employers, and or
the high road to fortune. How mary
young men could have passed the ordea
Of such searching inquiries as these. an
gained the situation !? Yet how few VIII
could not are fit for such place =
Think Of it.--Marietta Intelligence'