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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-02

BAFNUM S.-lSIHCt
Ccpg Essbbment the popular current seems 20 have set
IN with force Not only the children continue their
rpsh Al the new establishment for their little suits but every
body their ends continue TO pstronze the Old svore
mace Those airy styles of SPRING aud SUMMER CLOTH
sEG buoy after having shed heavy
Winter Clothine is the place obtain just what
10. vapf In The CT orHsc line what the
OF what the occasion. r. Z. bAksvm Coz
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-02
MOURNING Goops.-Just received from auc-
n ss.s. sis ;s5s aa;Ts- aIs Csnea Csgss
Aipacss Bcznbasince. sc, e. H. LEADBEATER X Co.
No. 81 Broadway. corner Leonard st

Boston PIANOS.-HORACE WATERS, No 33}
Broadway has the soegency Of I. GILBERT Co.'S PIANOS
with and without the Eolan JACOB CHcKERISC, HALLErr
CUMsToS's and WOODWARD Browns PIANOS all of which
iron frame aud will stand any clina They the
best Boston makes and will be sold factory prices wholesale
and refai with liberal discount for cash.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-02

SfNGEKs SEWINU MACHINES, improved 30 as 10
run without noise the perfect c0utryanco yet pre-.
septod public notice They the very finest thread with
breaking it, aud perform the heaviest work in cloth
leather without getting out Of order One machine will
every description Of work Clear profit Of using these
machines 81 eco year. N bah other Sewing Machines
Co. No SOS Broadway
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-02

pysrcEEss AND IsrRoDvcERs OF STYLEsWe this day offer
10 the notice Of our patrons, our eyerpopuG
ROCKY MOUNTAIN SrLvERY BEAVER HAT.
Also plain Castor Hat peculiarly our own appreciated
and the best class weaor each successive season OF US
inrodpooa by us. Ia the Ruling Department, known as
Son Hsttins) viii be displayed the sSi and taste oil our
FRENCH FABRIcANT,
oa productions received per Baltic, together
with from Make Shops viii render large
and varied assortment complete
H1~ ~ LfARY& Co. Aston House. Broadway.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
NHWN EzGDNDENN 1.

VA Ell W@ EZGD - EA @<8e
TyNHE following is few Of the many Books
4 Just received and for sale al the Old Lane
Book Store.
Lost Prince.
World of Art,
Rob OF the Bowl,
Fowlers Publications Entire,
Novels a large Stock,
BuistS Kitchen Garden,
Vicar of Wakefield,
Parley'S Cabinet Library,
Poeucal Works all kinds and Styles,
Sol Norihrup,
Trantwine On Railroad Curves,
n. p. Willis Works Complete,
ScribnerS Engineers Table Book,
BancrOftS United States,
Jackson's, Noys', * Strongs Penmanship,
Modern British EsSayists,
ROllo Works,
Present age and Inner Life,
Pirates Own Book,
Hazletis Life of Napoleon,
Humorous Speaker,
BulweI's Novels in one Vol,
Mechanics Book,
Florel Gems,
Wild Western Scenes,
Old Brewery,
Mrs. Ben barley.
G. E. ROBERTS.
August 3, 1854. I9yl
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
Hardware and Cutlery.
March 2, 1854.

To my lar ely increased stock purchased in
the east this fail, am const ntly receiving
additi ms from the eastern markets aud manu-
factories.
have now on hand larcer and cheane,
stock than can be found elsewhere in this vi
cinity-I have added many new articles, as
we'll as increased those heretofore kept, A,
mong the articles of which have kept full as
Soytment on hand are. building Materials and
House Trimmings, Locks, La ches, Butts
Screws, Nails, Blads, Window Sash, Glass,
&c, &c.
Table and Pocket Cutlery-the best assert
ment ever offered in this market.
CrpeEterS' and Coopers' Iools--A full sup
ply of n. Kelloggs and other makers Just e.
ceived Cabinet Makers Goods, Mahogany
VeneerS and Knobs, till, chest, and cupboard
Locks, table and bed Casters, Glue, &C.
Saddlery-A sele ass, rtment of al kinds,
Of Saddlers' trimmings.
Carriage Trimmings-.Gu.ta Percha and Oil
Cloth, enameled and Patent Leather and Lace.
Also, H lbs, Shafts, Felloes etc.
For Millers-Anchor Boiling Cloths, Lea
ther and Rubber B | S. Saws, Files, Pack NJ
Yarn, Block Zines, &c.
For FarmerS-All kinds of Farming uten lis
Flows, cast steel, and cast steel back scythes,
Cradles, Forks, Rakes, Spades. Shovels and
Hoes.
For Bl cksmiths--Constantly on hand. q
very large st ok of Shoenberger Iron, all kinds
ofStreet, Yonghiogeny Coal, an d Blacksmiths
Tools warranted.
Also, Tin Pl'te, Copper, Pumps and Lead
Pipe. All We y cheap. al wholesale and retail
at the sign Of the big paddock.
HIS. KELLOGG.
Peru, Nov. ~, 81. 43yI
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
Office of the Gin. Peru & Chicago Railway Co.

Peru, April IS, 1854.
YvHE Subscribers to the Capital Stock Of
Il this Company are hereby notiied, that
a second requisition of ten per cent, on the
amount of their cash subscription, will be
made on them payable on the frst of June
next, and like requistion of ten Per cent,
to be paid the first OF each month thereafter
until the whole he paid.
JESSE HIGG ms, Secretary.
Subscribers living in Laporte county can
pay to j. B. Niles, at Laporte; in Marshall
county, to H. b. Pershing, at Plymouth: in
Fulton county, 1siah Hoover, at Rochester; In
Wabash, TO c. S. Ellis, al Sonersert.
Aprs 9th, 1884 ste
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
furnishing GOODS,

Cloths, Cassimercs, SatinettS, ard all other
kinds of Winter Goods, can't be beat in any
portion of Northerh Indian, and his :arety OF
Trimmings for Tailors and others making up
clothing, Will lie found more extensive than at
any other house in this place.
Don't 20 somewhere else and get cheated
before you cal at the Peoples cheap clothing
store. " here you are sure TO let tie worth of
your money, and leave the proprietor of the
establishment with the wamest thanks for your
patronage. +. r.
Oct. 10, 1851. stiff.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
MONA WK VALLEY
Farmers Insurance GIMP ~,
Of Schenectady. N. Y.
Capital $2J3,OOO.

THIS company is one of the most res
.ponsible in the U. S. Applications ia.
ken, and policies issued to Farmers, Merch-
ants and others desiring to effect Insurance,
on liberal terms.
W. e. PoMERoY, Agt.
Nov, -, 1884. STIR
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
SHEET IRON AND COPPER WARE
CABINET SHOP.

JONATHAN WRIGHT, Jr.. respectfully in
81 forms the inhabitants of Plymouth, and its
vicinity. that he has opened shop under A. l..
Wheeler's store where he will manufacture
Furniture and Cabinet ware at ~ low figure
as any place N the WssA TerIns Cab, 5e'f
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
Besides full Sore OF Groceries, Dry.
Goods and Hardware,

j, john hopes 10 prove t. both friends and
foes, that although badly bent IN clearing my
self from the gales in tie last falls court, in
order to have some pence and quiet in Ii e and
save something for Hank and myself in old age.
/ am not broke. | was forced to encounter
this. BY the help of H.s and the people ali
The talk for the last six months, to the con
trary Notwithstanding. ! am perfe, tly willing
to work day and night, and make every exer
ton to WI e off old scores, and 4 would just
81. n,
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
SALTPETRE;

WON'T SAVE YOUi
How do you like the magnetic plan-that's
mine. It's cash down and prices to cores
pond No second prices to be made up 10y
short weights and measures, bit fair exchange
and no robbery. This John said and thought
+. s. Please take notice that every matter
and thing in the above, as to paying aud being
paid, means facts. As' the Editor and he
viii tell you so, or i will pay The apples
Mind John may get mad with hydrophobia or
something elSe--then what would you think?
He surely would bite those that did not do JUS
tice to him first, but darn mean things.
J. COUGLE.
Nov. 8, 1854. sit.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
KiP3'S ESOcE: Oig.

INROM A WELL 400 Feet deep, near Pitts
J. burgh, Pa, is offered to the public as a
Natural Medicine of no common value. Ii is
different thing from the old Kennedy, or
American OIL as this IS used INTERNALLY
as well as externally. As local remedy IN
Paralysis, Piles, Rheumatism, Deafness, loss
of Sight BuruS, &c. Also as valuable In
teInal remedy for Piles, Ague, ScrOfula,
Coughs, Dlarrhca, ErySipelaS, old sores, ErIp-
tons Of the skin, Female diseases, Worms
Bladder and Kidneys, Bronchitis, Pans &c,
&c. II invites he InveStis eating Physician, as
well as the suffering patient, 10 become &C
QualuteG with is merits.
Discovered IN 81, Il has within or .hree
years, made mul,udeS Of cures, and multi
, tudes of rjsndS, and a. soon tried, the sales
not only iac eGSe bit hold out. Testimony to
is grea. IN rlt is constantly accommodating In
the hands OF The proprietor by certificates,
letter, and mother ways.
Full as the wjrll is OF Patent Medicines
| il IS thought Tot best 10 suppress this, the
wOrk OF NATCRE--to make room for HGmaa
IRreHaOns. Price 81 cents per bottle.
For sale by L. A. LEMON, Plymouth.
Il. ". LYON Proprietor,
s.. Dearborn ST. Chicago. Ill.
July -, 1854. 2lmG.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
NhPriTS Safe.
Agent for Marshall county.

nY virtue of an exeCution 10 me directed
ID out of the erk's Office Of the Mar. hall
Common Pleas court have levied upon, and
shall expose to sale on Saturday the 3rd day
of February. 1855, between the hours Of ten
o'clock IN the forenoon and four o'clock in
the afternoon, at the Court House door in
Plymouth, Indiana. the rents and profits for
seven wears IF the undivided half of the Steam
Saw Mill, situated east of Water street, oppo-
site the east end Of Washington street, in Ply
mouth, Marshall County, Indiana, and about
two acres of land belonging to said mill as the
proper,y of the defendant; said land is bound
ed east by Yellow River, north by Yellow Riv-
or and a part Of the town of Plymouth, west
by Water Street, and south by east Plymouth.
IL the rents and profits for seven years fail
"a cell for sum sufficient TO satisfy said exc
rution. interests and costs, will then and
there proceed to sell the fee simple title to said
real estate, or so much as Is necessary to sat
isfy the same.
Taken as the property of Joseph Westervelt
at the suit of Joseph Davis.
IL. THOMPSON, Sheriff.
Pew. :. THoxPssN. Dept.
,Ha = iest ~
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
EAOncSf Debtors

That don't believe in making me the scape-
goat or heave offering for the whole. Now /
am fixed and determined, by the help of good
crops and the laws of the land, to discharge
my duty in respect to collecting my debts
"peaceab y if | can-forceably if ! must
therefore don't deceive yourselves with tn
false hope that will alw avs wait and wait as
] have been doing heretofore. If no money,
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
Hhc Z OsEPsg american
E1EErGrr-

fhc SsEF2S Z Fs1eEEC3Ea
library.
4 USEFUL and attractive series or Rootq
L n for young people. embracing events con-
necied with The early history OF cur county.
and lie OF disting uisled men, writ, + win
'iuch care and IN IN entertaining and inSfruc-
i've manner, with illustrations of imnorfan-
events, and beautifully illustrated til. r,se.
containing the life Of Daniel Webster. lie
greal Ans an Statesman, with numerous an
ecdoteS Illustrative Of his character. and = p
following illustrations: Young Daniel in the
saw Mil; " ebSter fishing nj Friburg: NehS,e~
cectinlng cierkShip; Webster expoundingtLe
constitution. the Bunker I'm celelraton.
ebsteE a Faneuil Jiall; MaTShfeld tie res
'dence o. p" eSSier; Webster On lis ann.
lie lie .. Henry Clay, Tie ml!i-boy of II G
Sla>heS, il!ustrai ons.
ne lie OF Ben, Franklin, Illustrations.
nc lie OF Gen. aSting,on. = illustrations
GO Marion, Illustrations.
DO Lafayette, 9 illustrations.
60 William Penn. illustrations.
CO Gen. Taylor, . CO.
TO Andrew Jackson Q DO.
do Napoleon Bonaparte, 9 DO.
ne ola BEL OF independence, or PhilaGel-
phla IN 10, i lu>tra,ions.
TIE Yankee Tea Parry, and other Stor;e. Of
The Revolution Illustrations.
t'Hl@!hihs IL att over to- i,luS-T8ti0ns
Lach volume - Vel ~.. ca, Pc, essinr =
higA neral Ire, aGd can -a.ely he placed IN
.he hands Of young people; tLty contain mum
erous anecoo Is, illustrative Ol tie eariy LIS
DRY OF cur country, and ase well aoaptsa .or
analy q school Libraries
PIcc per set, handsomely bound in clo,.,
giii backs ana neatly put up in toxer, &c l..
rHce pervOlume, neatly bound, cloln eilt. 500
Co!pOreuIS, Agrnl. " school Libraries VIII
ne supplied Al q liberal discount Cores
W l he sent l. mail, pestage tree, upon TIE
receipt OF Tie prIce &c e, or any volume
LINDSAY & BLACKSTONE, Pubs.
"a SoUtt >igtL 81, Phllaoelpha.
Nov. 30 1854 a7ug
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15

II good Hog, ReeF on. Beer.

And Twill place to your credits and pay goods
OF money to balance. But 4 beseech OF you,
by hook or by crook, do manage to pay John,
and that speedily, the amount thoI honestly
oweSt him, and save him fir IN the hands OF the
cruel, or by the powers Of the Beef Market
and Wood pile,
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15

DianOS. The subscriber has Just reed q
new aSsortme mt from the celebrated House
OF Plrth, Pond Il Co., and Hallet, Davis q Co.,
with and without the Eolian attachment
G.. 3. ROBERTS.
August 3, 1854. 22yl.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
aAO19A393
s. PRO EsESFO.HsS.

Having large and selected Stock on hand.
and receiving supplies every week. | can as
sure the public can furnish Them with everv-
thing III my line at the most re lsouatle rates.
Every one will readil. see that bv devutirg
my attention exclusively 20 the sale oil Graceri s.
& Provisions, and having no rents to paw. I shall
be able to give the best {, { bargains 10 all VIII.
will favor me with a call.
s2n6 n! r. PACKARD.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
Fail AMI 5s'infer Clothing
Is Extensive and COuuDIete

Winter Goats, Pants, Vests, Shirts, Collars,
Cravats, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, Trunks,
Carpet Bags, and in fact every thing in the
said line of trade. together with Yankee No
tions, Jewelry. &c. &c. He is now prcpar-
ed 10 sell cheaper than any other establish
ment west OF New York City. HIS stock Of
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
ExTRAST
OF THE
''.TeaU rersiOn.'

~ OW 1t came to pass under the reign OF
hing Franklin, that while the people OF
Plymouth were rejoicing with shouts and ex-
ciamationS at the mighty works which were
soon to encompass, their city; behold two men
a that San1e frib
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
DR LEMON.

Thankful for pastpatronage and confidence,
still continues his practice, and can at ali
times be found at the store, OF his resideace
when not absent on business.
Oct. s, 1883. stiff
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
Cheapest
CLOTHING

Ever brought to this market, he Iavites his old
customers and the public g neEally to give him
a call at the oil stand in the north room oil
RuSk'S new building. His stock of
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15

Baskets, Cheese Screens, and all that sort of
thing. ''Sure as you're born" we will sell
as cheap as any man can and live, and if
you'll drop in and tell US what you want in
ourline, you can hare it at low figures, and
an article that Wilde you good.
Washington telegraph., 1855-02-28

MAKkED -Mairimonv-The v:rrin
sends prayers TO God. but carries but one soul to
him: but tie state OF marriage fills up the Dem
oers OF the eject and hath in it the labor OF love-
and the deiIcacies of friendship the blessing OF
society, and the union OF hands and hearts If
hath IN 1t less of beauty but more OF salety than
the single life; it hath care but less danger.
1t is more merry. and more sad it is inler OF sor-
rows, and fuller OF ]oys it lies under more burdens
and supported by all the strength and love OF
charity. and those burdens delightful Mar
rage IS the mother of the world. and preserves
Kingdoms. fills cities and churches aud heaven
itself Celibacy, like the fly in the heart of an
apple: dweils in perpetual sweetness. but sits
alone. and is confined and dies in sinsuaritv bu.
marriage. like the useful bee. builds a house. and
gathers sweetness from every flower. and Iators
and unites into societies and republics and sends
out colonies. and feeds the world with deIicacies
and obeys their king. and exercises many virtues
and promotes the interest of mankind a nd is tina,
state OF good things. to which God hath designed
the present constitution of the world
Washington telegraph., 1855-02-28
BOUNTY LAND CL AIMS

PYa recent Act of Congress Bounty I.rd
- are granted to officers and VOLUNTEERS in ,ba
military service OF the United States in the wa.
of 1912, or any of the Indian wars Stree Len
also to commissioned officers in the war VIII,
Mexico In case Of the decease of the Officer .,
soldier, the land can be obtained by the widow
or minor children
The undersigned, acting as general Land Agent
will attend promptly to procuring Bounty Lana
Warrants for those entitled to them. and iocatipa
II desired; having general knowledge of tls
lands in the Red River Land District. he will Io
able to make choice selections. All letters .,
inquiry, postpaid, will be promptly answered
and instructions given, if desired. -.
DANIEL E. WILLIAMS.
Land agent
Washington, Arks., Nov. 81, 1850. a7t,
Washington telegraph., 1855-02-28

FoLDISe LIFE BoAr.-Since the sac calamity
Of the -drefic, great many plans of life boats and
lie preservers have been suggested ard brought
before the public Among the former means of
saving lie. the folding life boat of C. Locher Of this
city, ior which patent was obtained on the o,I
ut, has claims to public attention. 1t consists OF
folding frame, which supports and sustains
covering of sheet india rubber OF other alter proof
fabric so that It can be folded into very small
space, or spread out-and this in a very short
tIme-to form a very buoyant and strong boat
The frame has movable ribs hinged to its central
part, and to these ribs and the central part OF the
frame there Is attached a chain or chains by
which all the ribs are spread at once. and when
extended are properly stayed and kept in posi-
tion- Scientific .dmey,can
Washington telegraph., 1855-02-28
The Price of Success.

Effort is the price of success in everv depart-
ment of human action From the attainment oi
rndImentai knowledge to the salvation of the soul
every step IN our progress is made by undaunted
toll The boy who drones over his books a
slave to hstless laziness. thereby secures place
1cr himself at the foot of society The Christian
who Ike Bunyan's Timorous and Mistrust. fees
al the voice OF lons is undone The man who
snrinks from difficulty in his business or profes-
SION, who refuses to climb because the rock is
sharp and the way steep, must make up his mind
To slide back, and to lie in the shadows below
while others use him as stepping-stone for Their
own rlslns- For this, such is the constitution oi
society. there Is no help. The poet wrote truly
who said.
Thou must either soar OF stoop,
Fall or triumph, stand OF droop
hou must either serve OF govern:
Must be slave. or must be sovereign;
Must, in 6ne- be block or wedge,
Must De anvil or be sIedse"
To shake of an indolent spirit. or stir ones sell
TO exersion- to reach constantly upward, to strus-
se for flrm foothod on the most sIippery places.
20 wrestie maniuiy. even when prncipaiities and
powers are our foes. to refuse submission to any
eviis however iIowning are conditions we must
either fuih. or sink to littleness to useessness-
perhaps to ruin. Therefore with a brave heart.
anc an unconqueraole spirit every man should
address himself TO the work of the day striving
with pure views and religious trust. for an in
crease OF his talents, and for victory which will
enable hun to stand unaoasaed in the last day
lie VINO thus strives need fear no failure His
triumph, though delayed ior time shall come at
last Zions Herald.
Washington telegraph., 1855-02-28
New Goods! New GOOds!!

NCtV ROOuSs NV .See
n &v. BLOCK. have just received di- z
~. rect from New Orleans. per steamersES
New World and B. E. Clark, the following arti-
cles, to wit: -l -E1 -
Dry Goods.
Gingham Muslins Jaconet, Swiss Null, and cross
bard. Prints. Solid and other colors. Do
mestics Il & Al Bro. Sheet
ings Sea Island Cot
ton. Lowels Spun yarn-Pongee and linen CAM
brio Handkerchieis, Whalebone, &c. &c.
Groceries,
Whiskey Monongahela.
Rose and Fletchers Extra. Du-
puy & Grand Brandy Sugar. Coffee,
MOlaeses in barrels and half barrels: Salt,
MackereI. Tobacco, Candles. Soap Rice.
Starch Pickles. Sardines Lobsters, Salmon. CLANS
Candy, Crackers Cheese Loaf Sugar &c &C. &c
Hardware,
Iron. Nails. Weeirg and Grub Hoes. Trace, Ok.
Fifth and Breast Chains; Grass Scythes- Wagon
Boxes Bar Lead. Powder. Shot. Double and single
Barrel Shot Guns, Grass and Cotton Rope Wool
and Cotton Cards. Broad and other Axes; &C. &c.
BOOTS Il SHOES,
Calf Sewed. Kip and mud Boots Brogans- Ladies
Walking Caters and Buskin Shoes also children
and youths Shoes *
Saddlery,
Hope and Attakapas Saddles side Saddles. Saddle
Wallets. Carpet Bags, Brides. Martineaes. Surcin-
giles Girths Horse Collars and Blind Brides &c.
&c. &c.
ALSO. a general assortment OF Hats and Caps
black satin Vests. &c, &c. All of which in addi-
ton to their previous stock of Goods: making as
complete an assortment as can usually be found In
this market and To which they respectfully solicit
the attention of their friends and purchasers gen.
orally. being ever reauy to serve them with des
patch
Washington, FEB. Is. 1854. 7-tf
Washington telegraph., 1855-02-28

A LONDON NEwSparEe-There is published;
IN London daily newspaper called The Public
Ledger, which. according to a writer in the n.
l. Tribune. circ',iates lis copies Established
nearly centsry ago, ia l7JS) it lostered as con-
trIOutoEs Goldsmith aud Others. who are po-v
classic authors At this time it was the leading
lournai Gradually it glided down into decrep-
lt"de Sevefa' efforts Were made to restore II
but a.: have tailed Its Iij copies never travel
out OF the c;ty. but are fled at LIoyd's and Gar
Iaways, at the North and Sout. American coffee
mouse, and lew other places II lives on It's re-
tinency OF advertisements which are the last to
come TO peper am, the last to leave it. There
Is description Of auctions in London ca led Sales
by inch OF candles.' tat which the auctioneer
lSnts an inch oi wax taper. and the last Did be-
lore the Fame expires takes the lott and from
time lmmemoral these have been advertised in
The Public Ledger They include hides and
leather, wines and spirits. tsIIow and timber.
drugs and groceries, foreign fruits and preserves
ami the pu5Ic are supposed to look for them and at
them IN the Ledger. There are scores of editors.
contributors. reviewers and reporters connected
with tie public press who have never set ewes up
on even stray copy OF The Public Ledger. Yet
1t has sort OF vitality at least the profits amount
to about fS00 year.