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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-17
Push On,-A Lay Of Destiny.
BY HENRY J. SARGENT.

BY HENRY J. SARGENT.
Awake and listen. Everywhere
From upland, grove and lawn,
Out-bresthes the universal prayer,
Pie orison Of morn.
Arise! and don thy working garb
All nature is astir;
Let honest motives be thy barb,
And usefulness thy spur
Stop not to list the boisterous jeers,
HE would be what thou srt;)
They should not cen offend thine cars,
Still less disturb thy heart.
What though you have no shining hoard,
inheritance or stealthD.
To purchase at the brokers board,
The recompense Of wealth
Push on You're rus,ing while you stand;
Inaction will not do;
Take life's small bundle in your hand,
And trudge il briskly through.
Push on!
Dontt blush because you have patch
In honest labor won;
There's many small cot rooted with thatch
Is happier than throne.
Push on! The world is large enough
For you, and me, and all;
You must expect your share Of rough,
And, now and then, iali.
Bot, up again act on, your part
Bear smilingly your load;
There's nothing like CHEEKY heart
To mend stony road
Push on
Jump over all the Us and Jnfsi
There's always some hind hand
To lin LIES wagon from the ruts,
Or poke away the sand.
Remember, when your sky Of blue
Is Swallowed by cloud,
The sun will shine as soon for you
As for the monarch proud
II is but written on the moon
That toll alone endures;
The king would dance rigadoon,
With that blithe soul Of yours.
Push on You're rusting while you stand
lnaction will not do,
Take lies small bundle 10 your hand
And irudge il briskly through.
Push on
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-17
THE UNDERSIGNED would respee

THE UNDERSIGNED would respect
IL fully inform his friends and citizens gene
rally that he has resumed the Grocery business,
and is now located at the corner Of Pennsylvania
avenue and Thirteenth street, where will be
found a choice selection of Groceries, Teas,
Wines, Liquors, Cigars,&c.
Special attention is invited TO his assortment Of
Teas, Liquors, and Cigars.
The above goods are all Of the best quality, and
for sale very low for cash.
r. ID. TWEEDY,
Corner Of Pennsylvania avenue and 18th street,
south side. Nov 3--dlw&eolw
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-17
Hamilton, widow of Alexander Hamilton, aged

Hamilton, widow of Alexander Hamilton, aged
81.
Nov. 18th, Charles Kemble, distinguished
English actor, aged 70.
On the 18th of Oct, John Gibson Lockhart,
aged 63. He was an illustrious English writer,
editor of the Quarterly, and son-in-law of Sir
Walter Scott whose biography is one of the
ablest Of his works.
Dec. 10th, Mrs. Anne Bayard, widow OF
James A. Bayard, aged II, whose father, hus-
band and two sons have been United States
Senators.
Dec. 9th, Thomas w. Dorr of Rhode Island,
who will long be remembered as the leader OF
the rebellion against the constitutional authori-
ties of that State in lS4l.
Dec. 18th, Ex-Governor Morehead, of Ken
lucky, aged SO.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-17

DARISH and other Pencillings, by Kir-
l wan, author Of Letters 10 Bishop Hughes,
homanism at Home, &c. Harper's Story Books,
by Jacob Abbott, price 25 cents.
Just received. X. EARNHAM.
Dec. 10
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-17

NEW YEARS PREsENTs.--M. W..
IN GAIT a. BRO will open this day magnif.
cent assortment Of Watches. Jewelry. Silver Ware
end Fancy Goods, suitable for presents, 10 which
they invite the attention OF purchasers.
M. w. GAIT a. BROTHER,
Jan 3--3t Penn. av., betw. 9th and 10th SITS
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-17

HATS. HATS, HATs!-TempIe Of FASH
Ill ion,--Gentlemen in want OF a superior style
aud quality Of Hat would find il greatly to their
advantage 10 call at the New York Cap and Fur
store. BUTT 81 HOPKINS,
Corner Of 9th street and Penn avenue
Dec l2--eo2wif
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-17

NIGHT RUNNING UPoN RAIhRoADs.--We
have some times heard it remarked by timid
persons that they would not travel by night on
a railroad-their impression being that there
is more danger of accidents in the dark than
during daylight. Upon first thought this would
seem to be the fact; but writer in the Rail
road AdUocate takes different view of the
matter, and certainly makes out good case.
He says that there are many circumstances
which make night running comparatively safe.
All work upon the track is stopped. Compare
lively few other trains are on the road. No
drawbridge would ever be likely to remain
open in the night. Switches are more likely
to be right than at other times, as they are not
in use for other trains, and are locked. The
signals made for the night trains being made
by lights, would scarcely fail to be observed and
obeyed, ard, what is important would be seen
at greater distance than any other signal in
daylight. The engineer has less to attract bis
attention than in the day time. While, after
all, rock or tree falling across q bend in the
track in broad daylight, or an intended obstruc
ton, is nearly as much "hidden danger" a:
if encountered in the night. There are many
places in nearly all roads where the range 0
view is less than the reflection of the "head
light at night. So, after all, it would appea
that one can take nights rest In railroad
car with comparative safety.
MADAME De Pau, venerable lady, who diet
in France recently, at the advanced age of s;
years, was daughter of the Count de Grasse
who rendered eHectual aid to the American
during their revolutionary struggle, at the heat
of the French auxiliary forces. The De Grasst
family was among the most ancient and hon
ored Of the French nobility, tracing their gene
alogy back to the eighth century, and enjoying
privileges at Court extended only to a very few
During the great French Revolution, the
Counts four daughters were obliged to flee tc
the United States to escape the fate which was
rhen visited upon all of noble birth. They
arrived at Boston and were received with
marked distinction, Congress granting them a
pension of $1,000 year each, for fonr years
Madame de Pau was at that time unmarried
and her name WINS Silvie de Grasse. After a
1riefresidence in Boston she went to Charleston,
s. G., where she married Mr.. De Pau, a native
1f France, who had grown very rich in COM
nerce, and had established the first line OF
packets between New York and Havre. Her
husband died in 1886, leaving her foatune
which now is little less than half million of
dollars.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-17

OUTDOORS at Idlewild; or, the Sha-
" ping ofa Home on the banks OF the Hudson,
by N. p. Willis.
Maxims Of Washington political, social, moral,
and religious, collected by Dr. Shredder.
This, That, and the Other, by Ellen l.. Chandler.
The Rural Wreath; or, Life among the Flow
ers, by Laura Greenwood.
Beautiful Bertha, new story, by Mrs. Tuthill.
Only Dandelion, and other Stories by the au-
thor of Flower Of the Family.
Pray and Work, then God will help, series Of
Story Books for Children, by Sarah A. Myers.
The Wanderers by Sea and Land, with other
Tales, by Peter Farley.
Faggots for the Preside, or Fact and Fancy by
Peter Farley.
Winter Wreath OF Summer Flowers, by s. @.
Goodrich.
We are now receiving our stock of Family and
Pocket Bibles, Prayer Books, superby bound
copies Of the Poets, and other standard and Illus
trated works for the holydays.
GRAY Il BALLANTYNE,
Dec 3-3t Booksellers, 496 7th st.
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PRESENTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
NJ w. GAIT & BROTHER will omen

NJ w. GAIT & BROTHER will open
wi this day magnificent assortment Of Fancy
Jewery, Sverwarc, Fine Fans, Silver Gard
Cases, Card Trays, Porte Monnaies, and Bijoulerie
OF every description.
Persons in want OF presents would do well 10
make their selections whilst our stock is com.
plete, and avoid the usual hustle Of the holydays
M w. GAIT, az BRO,
Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets.
Dec l2--3t
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-17

"ANTED--A Situation AZ Teacher of
w English, Mathematics, and Latin; also,the
rudiments of Greek, if desired All Of which will
be taught in the most approved manner
The applicant is an experienced teacher Of
good address, and will furnish the best references
both in regard to character and ability.
None but liberal salary need be offered.
For particulars, address
SETH FRINK,
Dec S--tf Pittsfeld, Massachusetts.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-17

The New York and Liverpool United States
Mall steamers.
The ships comprising this line are
The Atlantic. ........ Captain West.
The Pacific ......... Captain Nye.
The Baltic. .......... Captain Comstock.
- These ships having been built by
A = contract expressly for government
service, every care has been taken
in their construction, also in their engines, 10
insure strength and speed, and their accommo-
dations for passengers are unequaled for ele-
Price of passage from New York to Liverpool,
in first cabin. .@l5U
In second cabin, $73. Exclusive use OF extra sized
state rooms. SO. .@o<o
From Liverpool to New York 80 and 20 guineas
An experienced Surgeon attached to each ship.
No berth secured until paid for.
PROPOSED DATES. OF SAILING
From Nss0 York From Lsve,pooL
Wed'day. Dec. 81, 1854 Saturday. Dec. l6, 1854
Wed'day. Jan. 10, 1855 Saturday. Dec 80 1854
Wed'day. Jan. "a, 1855 Saturday Jan. Is, 1855
Wed'day. Feb. z, 1855 Saturday. Jan. 81, 1855
Wed'day. Feb. 81, 1855 Saturday. Feb. 10, 1855
Wed'day. Mar. Z, 1855 Saturday. Feb. "a, 1855
For freight or pa sage, apply to
No. SO Wall street. N. Y.
BROWN, SIMPLIFY & Co.,
Liverpool.
l3 Kings Arms Yard London.
b. G. WAINWRlGHT6 & Co.,
Paris.
GEO. H DRAPER, Havre.
The owners of these ships will not be accounta.
BILE for gold, silver bullion, specie, jewelry, pre-
cous stones, or metals, unless bills of lading are
signed therefor, and the value thereof therein ex
pressed. Jan 3--dtf
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-17
TOHN III. BUTHMANN, Importer and
81 Dealer I'm Wine. brandy. Cl0ara &c.

TOHN III. BUTHMANN, Importer and
- Dealer I'm Wine, Brandy, Cigars, &C.
Pennsylvania avenue, south eide, between Four
and-a-Half and Sixth Streets has received his full
stock and assortment Of the above, consisting in
part Of
Madeira, Sherry, Port Of various grades, Cham.
payne, in quarts and pints, different brands
A great variety Of Rhine Wine, some of II
sparkling.
Alec, 81. Pcray sparkling red and white Claret
AT prices from 80 so per dozen 10 the highest
order.
And numerous other kinds OF Wine.
Also, very superior Cognac, pale and dark I;
Scheidam Gin, Jamaica Rum, fine old whis.
key, Irish Malt, Cordials, and Havana Cigars
Dec 20--2tawifSw
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-17

ATER YEARS, by the Author of " the
IL the Old House by the RIVER"
Mr. Rutherford's Children, second volume.
Pebbles from the Lake Shore or Miscellaneous
Poems, by Charles Leland Potter, A. M.
General Notions of Chemistry, translated from
the French by Edmund c. Evans, M. d.
The Land Of The Saracens, by Bayard Taylor.
Brushwood picked up on the Continent; or
Last Summers Trip to the Old World, by Orve
Horwitz.
Discovery of the Sources of the Mississippi
River, by Henry r. Schoolcraft.
Danas Minrealogy, 4th edition.
The above are selected from n large arrival Of
new books at TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
Dec 9 Bookstore, near 9th ct.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-17

ID EADY MADE CLOTHING.--Membcr
LII Of Congress wishing TO provide themselves
with Superior Garments for the Winter, will find
an elegant assortment At
WALL q STEPHENS,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-17

DAkkERS FANCY STORE.-We are
Il Just receiving full supply of goods suitable
sor the present season and approaching holydays,
and our friends will find our new stock 10 be very
choice and very desirable and that we are selling at
very low prices; among which are in Lubin's ex.
tracts
Jockey Club, Musk, Jassamin. Yiolette.
Helotrope, Ess. Boqueti, and sixty other odors.
Toilette Soaps.
gross of Lows brown Windsor Soap
do. of Cleaver's Honey Soap
Iallors transparent Wash Balls, &c.
Combs, Hair, Tooth, and Naii6ynsbes.
:. 100 patterns Of English, French and American
Hair Brushes.
Shell dressing Combs
lndian.rubber Dressing Combs.
English Horn and Buffalo Combs
PARKERS Fancy and Perfumery Store,
Dec I--deo Under National Hotel
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-17

e MOTTO E.-Housekeepers and
i others are reminded that the following list OF
articles are Of the very best description, and can
be purchased from the subscriberon A. low terms
as any other house in the city. A large assert
ment and supply always on hand:
Oils Of all kinds. Queensware,
Paints, Brushes,
Camphine, Clocks,
Varnish Lamps,
Turpentinc, Chandeliers,
Window Glass, Chronicles,
China, Vases.
Earthenware, Britannia ware,
Glass, &C., &C., &c.
Goods sent TO any part of the city free Of
charge. Country dealers will do well TO call.
o. 8. WHIT ..ESEY,
7th street,
Opposite Selden e. Wthers's Bank.
Mar 10 (Star)
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-17

IT HE FAILURE of Free Society.-Soci-
Il ology for the South, or the Failure of Free
Society, by George Fitzhugh. On sale at
TAYLOR a. MAURY'S
Jan. 10 Book Store, near 9th street.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-17

TRAVELLING and Packing Trunks of
Il all qualities.--A large variety constantly on
hand, and for sale cheap by
WALL a. STEVENS,
322 Penn. avenue, next door to Iron Hall.
JAMS News)
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-17

WEBSTER and his Master Pieces, by
wv Rev. b. F. Tcfft, author Of Hungary and
Kossuih.
Poems Of the Orient, by Bayard Taylor.
Swell Life at Sea, or Fun, Frgates, and Ystch.
ing, collection Of National Yarns, from the Log
Book Of Younster OF the Mess.
High Life in New York. by Jonathan Slisls esq.,,
Of Westhersfeld, Connecticut.
Leaves from the Tree Igdrasyl, by Martha Rus
SELL
Just received and for sale by.
Novs R. FARNHAM.
EUR NIsHED ROOMS FOR RENT.-A
I Parlor and one or two Chambers, on the first
floor and on the second floor two Chambers
May be had separately, or the whole together
Please inquire of Mrs. John p. Van Ness on
Missouri avenue, between A. and eth streets.
Dec 14--5t*
HARPER's MAGAZINE for September Is
Ii magnificent number, filed with superior
engravings, and for sale at SHILLrNeToS's book
store.
The great Illustrated Magazine Of Art for Sep.
TENDER is one Of the best that has been issued
Lcslic's Ladies' Gazette for September contains
all the new Fall fashions.
The Knckerbocker Magazine for September.
Putnam's Magazine, all for September, received
sHILLINGToN's Bookstore,
lust received, per schooner Mist
u $50 whoes, halves, and quarter boxes Raisins
cases Prunes, in jars and boxes
2 bales Almonds
4 cases Preserved Chow Chow
4 do do Canton Ginger
10 dozen assorted Jellies
10 do do Preserves
so boxes Fig Paste
q casks Currants
cases Sardines
10 bbls Cranberries
so baskets Bordeaux and Narcotics Oil
For sale by WIN. LINTON,
Corner nh and d streets.
Dec 12--1weodif
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nONsERvR and Preserved Ginger and
~ Chow-C Chow, Attsa and Choong Loong, Can
ton, fresh importation. For sale by
SHEKELL BROTHERS,
No. 40, opposite the Centre Market.

PRESERVES, JAMS, JELLIEs, AND
Ii Marmalade, &C., viz:
Peaches, Ounces, Damsons, Blackberries,
Strawberries and Raspberries, and Pine
Apple Preserves.
Black Currant Jellies, in half and one-pound
jars.
Red Currant Jellies, in half pint and quart
jars
Grape, Ounce, Grab Apple, and Plums.
Pine Apple aud Grab Apple Marmalades.
Peaches and Pine Apple in cans, Dramatically
sealed, Jellles.
Pine Apple, Peaches, Green Cages, preserved
in brandy.
These Preserves, Jellies, &C., are Of the best
quality, put up to our order for our sales.
SHEKELL BROTHERS,
No. 40, opposite Centre Market.
Dec 17-1wit
EFT GOODS.-I have just received
u good supply, which l will sell at importers
prices, AT AS, Pennsylvania avenue.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-17

nj OTES Of N. Bernard's Lectures on the
IN Blood, with an Appendix, by Walter f. Al
lee, M. ID.
Things as they are in America, by William
Chambers.
HarpePs Magazine for November For sale by
Nov q FARNHAM.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-17

n ERERAL Notions Of Chemistry, by y.
VI r. louzc and E. Frenzy, translated from the
French by Edmund c. Evans, M. d.
Pebbles from the Lake Shore, or Miscellaneous
Poems, by Charles Leland Porter, A. M.
Brushwood picked up on the Continent, or
Last Summers Trip TO the Old World, by Orvie
Horwitz. r. FARNHAM
Dec IL
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-17

FINDER GARMENTS FOR THE SEA.
~ son.-The largest and best assortment of all
qualities, will be found at
WALL Il STEVENS,
800, Penn. avenue, next door to Iron Hall.
Jan (News)
EOR RENT, OR SALE-The Modern
Il Four-story BRICK HOUSE on Thirtssnth
street, near E, east side. The house il IN rood
repair-dry cellars; and to a good tenant the rent
viii be low. Possession given November LIST.
Apply TO
JAS C. MCGUIRE,
Oct 29-n Auctioneer.
THIS is to give notice that the following
j original Virginia Military Revolutionary Land
Warrants, viz:
No. 662 for 100 acres, issued in the name Of Daniel
Thomas;
No. 533 for 100 acres, issued in the name OF Thos.
Cole;
No. 2779 for 100 acres issued in the name of Dun
can Brown;
No. GAS for 100 acres issued in the name Of Thos.
Edwards,
have been accidentally lost or destroyed, and /
hereby notify all parties that shall make applica-
lion TO the Land Office for the issue Of scrip on
duplicates of said warrants, under the provisions
Of the act Of the 3lst August, 1852.
A. NICOL,
Attorney for the Claimant.
Jan 1O-3m1aw
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-17
NINE. SCHONENBERG
TEACHER OF PIANO AND SINGING,
257 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.

ID EADY MADE CLOTHING at reduced
III Prices.-As the season is advanced we have
determined 10 sell of the remaining portion OF our
winter stock al greatly reduced prices, therefore
gentlemen wishing to consult economy in purchas-
ing fine Overcoats, Talmas, dress, frock and bust
ness Goats, black and fancy Cashmere Pants, vel
vet silk, satin and merino Vests, Undershirts and
Drawers, and all other ready made garments OF
fine quality, will find present variety TO be as
well assorted as in the beginning Of the season,
WALL & STEPHENS.
Jan IA 1922 Pa. aypext 10 Iron Hall
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-17

VIE YOUTH OF MADAME DE LON
u gueville, or now Revelations of Court and
Convent In the seventeenth century from the
French OF Victor Cousin, by r. w. Ricord.
Faggois for the Preside, or Facts and Fancy,
by Peter Farley.
Just received and for sale by
Nov IL r. FARNHAM
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-11-03

length, however, mastering herself by an er-
fort, she managed between her sobs to say,
pointing TO the bed There lies my little
Edward expect he is dying, and here is my
babe, so sick cannot lay her down; am so
week and feeble, can scarcely sit in my seat.
and my poor husband lies buried beside the cab
in !" Then as il rendered frantic by the recital
Of her sorrows and destitution, she exclaimed
in tones Of deepest anguish--"Ol tha, was
back to my own country, whore could fall in.
to the arms Of my mother" A tear Of sympa-
ihetic fealing rolled down the weather-beaien
face of the hunter as he listened to the recital
Of her woes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-11-03


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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-11-03
A RAFTsMAN's PIRsT VIEW OF A
LOCOMOTIVE.

Tho following must be an old story, but, il
so, il is good enough to 'pass" ''second read
ing;"
AT most delightful country town 10 New
Jersey, called Bordeniown, the deleware makes
a short turn to the westward, and has, in con-
bay on the Jersey shore. This bay, from its
being protected from the winds ''oui Of the
tide,'' is favorable harbor of the railsmen,
who annually come down that noble river by
hundreds, bringing acres Of lumber, much of
il FROM the very source Of the river, in the State
of New York. Now. early in the spring of
is--, when the Camden and Amboy railroad
was first put in operation, (ihe railroad, blythe
by. runs round the edge Of the above mentioned
bay,) certain Sam Sims. with young man
who .ejoiced in the name Of Ichabod Twodle,
came down the river on rah Of white pine
boards, and about eight o'clock, of a cold,
blusiery, cloudy night, were busily engaged in
securing their, raft in the aforementioned bay
when Ichabod was startled By sort Of belch-
ing, rumbling noise he turned 10 Sam, and
with long grave face, almost whispered
"Whai is that ~
Sah snook MS noa'y head' ano sp'ke not
the sound came nearer' out no,hing was 10 De
seen 'he occupants stood sun 40 amusement
"o shenoe o"iy o'oae" ny "e suPcInunan
noise, aud an occasional exclamation Of J-h-n-a,
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-11-03

SALT RrvER.--S Salt River, where it debouch-
es into the Ohio River, is no, more than fifty or
sixty yards in bredth, bu, very deep. 1t is new
er fordable, even in the drycst season {; and be-
ing nayigable for fourteen miles above its mouth
has not been bridged at this point. We de-
scended its steep and difficult banks, embarked
our carriage upon q fiat ferry-boaf, and were
conveyed across The view looking up the
river was very beautiful Tall elms and syca-
motes clothed the banks, dropping their boughs
almost to the wafer, -forming vista of foliage
through which the stream cnrved out Of sight
between wooded hills. longed to be rowed
up ii. While on the spot, ltook occasion to
inquire the derivation Of the slang political
phrase, 'Rowed up salt River and succeeded
10 discovering il. Formerly there were exten-
sive saIt-works on the river, short distance
from lis mouth. The laborers employed 10 them
were set OF athletic, belligerent fellows. who
soon became noted far aud wide for their achieve
menis 10 the pugilistie line. Hence il became
common thing among the boatmen on the Ohio,
when one Of their number was refractory, to say
to him, Wen row you up Salt River'-where
Of conrse the bully salt-men would have the hand
ling of him. BY natural figure ofspeech, the ex-
preston was applied to political candidates first.
| believe, in the Presidential campaign of 40.
Bayard Taylor.