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Sauk Rapids frontierman. [volume] (Sauk Rapids, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1860, 1855-05-24
FoW- " Ing afietY Store,
C "a. BE Au Il III, Es
TEEPS constantly Oh hand, and for sale,I IL
~ tho lowest possible ntss s8
Dry Goods and Groc eries; 4
RsE own 8 = aDsS IS ,A ~ as
n al s s. INDIAN GOODS

Z
He has a large stock, and Is teadyfto diepose &c
them nt i fair rate for cash or Fnrs From his
locasion on the border Of he Indian country,
these wishing outfits for The Indian trade, vouid
do we'll 10 purchase d him. He will keep sup
plies 10 furni i those wishing 10 ga into The iunl-
bering husiaess.
lieT has constantly on hand Bari, Canoes. fi-
red up with Oh Cloths, Tents. etc, 10 sellor
h,re 10 persons wishing to visit the Pine region
above, explore that vast country lately ceded %
the United States by the Chippewa Indians. or
make \ trip up the Mississippi and across %
Fondu Lac, the head Of Lake Superior, BY the
Savanna Portage, Savanna and St. Louis Rivers.
The traveller DESTROYS Of Witnessing the most iD-
terestng portions Of wilds the Of America, should
BY all means take this Trip Guides or Voyagers.
can always he furnished TO travellers, who are
perfectly familiar with those roqtea, and are men
who can be trusted making The journey perfecily
Ramsay Cooks. N Y. ytf
Crew Wing .fpril 20
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CRY CASH FURNISHING STORE.

CITY CASH FURNISHING STORE.
WIKSIE AND Cooley, Merchant Tailors,'
Wbolesals and Retail Dealers and Manufac-
turers If Ready Made Clothing, and Gentle
men's Furnishing Goods, Boys and Childrsns.
Clothing in great variety. Roberts Street, ST.
Paul, NJ. T.
st. Paul, April. yH
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.LITERY S .aB i ID sk1EET ERS !,
In THE MI AR III IN AMERIcAN Hous 4 III
AYE made large sdditirn 10 their stock.
ID and are prepared 10 furnish Iforses ana
vehrlss q yie and q getting up,' equal 10 any
establishment ID Tho uni,ed s3tatess ls IS
M ~ y have gutd carefaj drivers al,vsys u
aitendarce, aud ever accommodation will be
furnished III In public Il
Good tssds ssshlipg Al ai,sldancs In
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y AaSi 49,
I XZ s3EZ
W be above scheme hrs been Tot ID fnr tie sxprers
purpose Ct raising funds procure the Town Clock.
great number Of applications have been made be-
fore thus WAS gpt out. All letters from the country
promptly attended g. The drawing numbers will be
published after il comes off, and il - expected 10 he
drawn about The Isl 81 April.
Ali the WATCHERS, and every other article have have
been selected from the most eminent makers, u viii
b, saen allow and every articls put down 10 the
Eastern priAe For tickrts sppiy 10
w. ILLlNGWORTH. s5
Watch maker, cor yack son and Fitness.
Sain, raal, M. a., April, 1855. tf
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GROCER les.

The very besi of articles IN the above named line
Of GooDs can always be Obtained ut his store at
p.u.h lower rates than al any similar eatablish-
men, in the Territory.
Particular attention in the preparation and dis
pensing Of Medicines. Physicians and Country
Dealefs will find for their interest and ex-
anime his stock, AZ Inducements will be offered
70 their Advantage.
N.B.-Pbysieans' prescriptions will be care
fully and properly compounded.
All the best patent medicines Of the day can
always be obtained at the lowest prices. Also,
an assortment Of Cigars, Tobacco and Confec-
tioaery
Hair. Tooth and Nail Brushes Hair Dyes,
Ponases. Hair Washes and Oils-a large variety.
Fancy Soaps, Cosmetic, ETC.,
Drnggisis' Glassware, Burning Find, Potash,
Acids, Oils, Varnishes, Glue, Brushes, etc.
A choice assortment Of best Teas, Figs, Raj
sins, Jellics, Jams, Ketchups, etc. etc, atthe
lowest market price,
Remember the Bazar al the Winslow House.
where Champagnes. Holland Gin. Rum, Old
Port, Madeira, Sherry, Muscat, Malaga, Scotch
and Irish Whisksy. Monongahela and Bourbon
Whiskey, pure, can always be found Of the very
best quality. and at The very lowest prices.
Saint Paul, April, s8s y.f
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ST. PAUL. SAUK RAPIDS g. FORT
RIPLEY STAGE LINE.
RIG e g. N Y RICK,

rONTRACTORS Tor conveying the u S. Mail
~ from St. Paul to Fort Ripley, have put on
Carriages suitable for conveying passengers to and
from the above and intermediate points. Their
Carriages aud Horses are in good condition, and
their drivers steaiv. careful and attentive men.-
Nothing shall be lacking on our part to give those
who pa,ronize his line, pleasant ride one 81
the bes, roads in the United States. ard through a
cn's,yv equal 10 any in the Territory Of Minnesota
The Stage leaves St. Paul every Monday morning
At o'clock. and arrives at Fort Rpelv at o'clock
on "Wednesday evening, giving passengers who may
have business at the Land Ofire al Sank Rapids Or
any Il the intermediate points. opportunity u
attend to H. aud take the return stage Tor ST. Paul.
where it arrives at O'Clock on Saturday evening Of
the same week.
81. Paul, Minnesota Territory, Arril 20. 1855.
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BIG LAX 6 S I O r E !!
JOSEPH BROWN

II EEPS constantly hand, Dry Goods. Gro-
&A cer;es, Provisions, ETC., and deals in Furs.
All Of which will be furnished at iriAing advance
on ST. Paul prizes Those wishing 10 supply them
selves with provisions in the vicini,y IL Big Lake
and above there, will please cal and examine hs
goods and prices before going elsewhere.
Big Lake, Benton County, NJ, r., April2O 1855.
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!. e. WHITNEY.

J. =. WHIINE1, $50
Daguerrean Artist, Corner Of Third and Cedar
Streets, Sain, Paul. NJ. T.
Miniatures taken in every style Of the art Alao.
Landscape Views everything appearing as in
nature. except the colors.
SAINT Paul, April, yH
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CHARLES {. MAYO g CO..

Successors to f. 8. NEwlLL.) Wno'ess'e ana
Retail Dealers in Hardware ana 1u"e'y.
4. Manufacturers Of and Dealer s s.e aho
Tin-Ware, Third Street, St Pau, - -.
Ct. 4. 1Ayo. stf =. 80 -.
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DESIRE MICHAUD,

Successor to ALEX. REY,) Wholesale and Re-
tail Dealer in Groceries, Wines. Liquors. Pre-
served Fruits, Spices, Produce. Etc, Robert
Street, near Third Street. ST Paul, Minnesota.
y EFs The hishes, price paid Cor country Pro-
duce.
St. Paul, April, ytf
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FOR SALE.

on ACRES of land near the town IL Watah,
GU with good Dwelling House on said premis-
e., on the hank of the Mississippi River, AMI, close
" the Territorial Road leading from Puio, Douglas
to Fort Ripley. For fertility &c and beauty of kca-
zion, cannt BE- surpassed many part # The Terri
cory. Said land i situated opposite the Wstah
YFHirie, the bate home Of the Winnebago Indians.
49, For further particulars apply to
Sank Rapids, Nav "a, '55. WM. CONNELL.
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i. C. KENNEY,
Dealer in Drugs and Medicines. Paints. Oils.
Dye stuis. Chemicals, Perfumery. ect.. y. the
j Bazas Drug store, Winsiow House, ST. Paul.
Minnesota Territory. VT
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G. G. GRIsWOLD,

G. G. GRIsWOLD,
Dealer in Ready Made Clothing, Hats, Caps and
Gents Furnishing Goods Wholesale and Re-
tail, (Lambert's Brick Building. under Minae-
sotian Ofice.) Third Street, st. Paul.
St. Paul, April. ytf
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STEEs AND HUNT

and Dealers in All kinds 81 Furni.
tsrs. corner Of 3rd and Minnesots Streets, st.
q .ra9lSs 10 sEIs Iy-n
.yNILKIl{> sBA RCOCK AND BRiSBIN,
Attorneys and CouAseilprs III Law, Saint Paul.
Minesota Territory. 49,
Paul; Ex-tiov Ramsey. ST Paul !; Hon, J.
Y Willard, Sar. Sp-. N. Y !; Hon II. n. Sibley.
MENDOZA John c. Gairnes. N "; Ingersolf
and Bro IN. Y. D Cady, Johns,o~, N. Y !;
Daniel Lord, Esq ytf
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BENTON CO. AGRICULTURAL.
SOCIETY.

VIE Semi-annuai Session Of the Society will Be
held at Sank Rapids, commencing the Second
Mpnslay IN June. Communications frelative 70 the
md Implements ii september, are solicited from
nanuactn in season Ii, BIZ presented this SEES.
sion. 8. b. OLMSTEAD d. Presidett. s
Gro. w. SWEET, Recording Srrretary
& OH KELLEy, Ger. See, Northwned.
Sank Rapids sA isnes,.ta Nav Nv ls86 n
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n O 81 &c y !.

& 4 LIapsrsons are hereby warned against purchas-
Sx II ~ the claim next aboye General Lowry's, on
Inc vsss side ~ the Mississippi River Sank Rap-
ID, sf J0hn Bowsn, or any other persnn, AZ raid
ss IDnss Ia ne, and shalt contest tk- right Of
\ nv pereO0 10 the saate. u. RUSSELL.
Ssak Rspids, Nav 24,h, 1865.
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NNESOTA LAND AGENCY.
s. P. FoLsoM AND Co., General Land Agents.
ST. Paul. Minnesota. Office on Sd street, in the
Mmnesotiaa Building Property bough, and
sold, lands entered, money loaned, and invest
llients u,ade throughout the Territory,
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3 DS5aP5sI 53 n % w M ) Fl
Proprietor Of The Big La1e House,
>"TILL endeavor to please all who give him 4
Wv cali. This house ia situated Immediately On
the share Of Big Lake, This lake abou,ids in fine
fish, and many bite readily at the hook making rare
sport fnr those fond Of angling.
Big Lake, Benton County, April 20, 1866. vt
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4 H1,aSRKLEY AND KERN, /.

NJ. Erop;re Il, rex, 81. Paul, Min. Ter, Deal
49,. ii Hardware. Tools and Cutlery. Agricui-
mn, Implements, Me- chanic,s Fools, sad.ery
md ri sted Ware, Hous>' Furniture ana fnT-
n;ssing Goods: large assor''nen' constantly
on hard. = .,~,~ vrw
n n ~ yn HN -
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JOHN GIBSON.

JOHN GIBSON, .s..s.
nEALER in Gr,ceries, Provisions, Dry Goods,
~ Bonts aud Slr.er, Wines, Liquors, Intiaa
Goods, Tobacco and Cigars, all Of which are fr sale
cheap -
swan River, N. T., May "a, 1886. p2l-n4,f
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.dzpER TIsEafE.ArTs.
COLUMN.
n n + v "A RE TsY STORE
III AvING been completed, and stocked with
u u with all Il 81 SR BAL Sss

lion, = choice and complete assortment q
ne. nonIr n1~<r ~ Chn1
U4h 0VuuOl DUUto ~ 61IV0so,
Grocx,sss. Propisions. pr1..rps. yeliies ~
.n 80. 81 &, '.ss.@ Il
WIZ 9 oPs'' - - e 'e'''''' = '"1
aR 4 u y S 4 @ r ID
49,
The following are fesc Of HE articles for sale
cheap. aud for CASH only 49,
D,., x,o.,..
nr.s.ror,. ss5ss
! 1 S,.s.;,..r. D..
Wooi Ia
Satin Pests,
Silk Pests,
Haaael Pests.
Hickory Shns.
Cheek Do.
Flannel Do
oaI T,annei Drauer,
OreraHs.
Iinnen Shirt.
r1su ~. eo'f'n ea ~
"'' 8,o,,, ro,,on
D'sUn co,'on'
Ps Linen.
6l1ek cam nl,
Calieoes Of all descriptions,
Pockst Handkerchief,
.Nsckerchisfs,
Boots and Shoes.
Buffalo Orershoes.
Wool Socks,
| Hats and Cans,
Ruck Skin .Hsfkens.
g :. Chores, Lined.
ss a, nn@ yssea nend,,.,;,.. p;.,o,.
$500 $500 = -. -
MT LAsSES by the Gallon or Barrel. for sale
Sank Rapids, April I. 1855. ltf
-~.,,7- -, - :, :. - 49, - -
DOKk-Ffesh and Salt-for sale nj
Sank Rapids, April '55 n
- ------.- 80 :
ELOUR-in barrels sacks for sale at
Sank Rapids, April If
-.,,a.- 4
Brown, Crushed and Clari6ed--for
sank Rapids, April. If
~,N1,,rs 80, : : -
f HANDLES Mould and s,ar-for sale ut
Sank Rapids. April. If
--on 1900 =, -, :. I'm : :. -
INobACCo fiug and Fine Cu'-!or sale at
Sank Rapids April, II
rycas - - NJ, ). :, =,
INEAS-f"ong Tyson aud R!k-ior snle At
Sank Rapids. April. If
------ -
CHOT Of all sizes constantly or hnnd and for
s.uk Rapids. April. = : : , e
nrPONT POWDER on hand and for sale =,
Sant R.n;d. Al, r.
- r., =.
GtPERM OIL. of the best kind for sale a,
s saos Rapids, April, s"l1s sAon #
Sank Rapids, April, If
- = = : : -
81 pa,';az A.a = -
$500 -. -.'p'1.' -.p.",
VIVIAN PAPER or ev.rv v,r;.,y g, al.
SWEEl olORE;
saok Ksp'o', april =
YSTERs- of tho hes, nu.I;,y - .,n. ca
y sale a. SWEETS STORE.
Sank Rapids, April, #
.nn,,7,,-, - : ---- .---.
Sank Rapids. April, Il
g.. Rapid, ~, :. :; sV y s y n :
o,Ts .on.,.,,I, = 49, -, 60, IS
~ cnsh, at SWEETS STORE.
Sank Rapids, April, If
=, : "a ~ :. = =
a LSo, a general assortment Of Drugs Ind
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S 5 g q g @

NV ORTIZ of Goods can be found at Balls
Nv WEsTtRs EMPIRE SroRE, &C ST. An-
thony, nj Wholesale OF Retail, and al price, whch
can not b beat. ss F
NY Stick consists Of Dry G.sods, Fancy Goods,
Millinery and Dress g ,ods Hats, Gays, Boot and
Shoes, which, for style and quality. superior
Alsa, large sspnly VI Groceries and Provisi.,as.
shall also keep full assornsent of the abaye
g..ds nj my store ", Anvka. IL ,ssa 49,
st. Antho.y, May Is. r. BALL = co.
NICOLS & BERKEY, !
SUCCESSORS to Marshall = CO., between
- Post Office and Court House, 81. Paul, keep 4
full stock Of s%s
Iron, Steel, Nails, Blacksmith
TOOLS, CARLE CHAINS,
Leather and Aubbsr Bsli;ng, Springs,
.arels, MUS. Washers, Bols, &c.
Also, agents Cor Safes. Platform Scales, Ind
PR 4 NJ TING r APE n.
Buying direct from the manufacturers. We can se on
the mest advantageous terms n4y1
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AVID n. WOOD

Jas.scs A - 2eAcs IND County Commissioned
iarEninas c1, ssssrss Coanty, Mixnssota nj.
ritcry. Nh 81 3
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RICE, HoLLINsHEAD AND BECKER,

Z, I1NJILIsSSITIlFfD
Attorneys at Law, General Agents, and Dealers
in Exchange, ST. Paul, NJ. T.. Collections
4 made with promp,ne-s, and ON moderate Terms,
Draft. on New York and all parts Of Europe,
for sale at current rates Of exchange. Real
Estate bought and sold. Taxes paid, and all the
business of a General Agency attended to with
fidelity and despatch.
E. RICE, VIM. HoLLISsHEAD, G.L. BEcREK.
Saint Paul, M. T.. April, 1866. ytf
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.WM. SpRIGG HALL,

Attorney and Counsellor al Law, md C6tniusFiopsa
for Maryland Office corner of h,d apax'N aoa.
shaw Streets, ST.. Paul, MiBHesota.
CATHCART B. 90,
WHoLEsALr AND P-aTAIL DEALERS in Foreign
and Domestic 5fsry Goods, Cari,eiing, Floor Oil
u Cloths. Dr,cgets, etc No. 20, Roberts Street,
ST. Paul, minnesota Territory. .as
J, Il. sATHcARr !. WILSON. cArHcARr
y .,sv1S-..,ui. Mt, April, 1855. milf
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PALMER AND HAYWARD,
Attorneys at Law, Empire Block, 81. Paul, NJ. +.
EDwARD C.. PALMER, Commissioner for
Vefmnne. 5$ 1sgS Il
WILLBuR M. HAYwAHp, Notary Public.
81. Paul, M. T., April, 1858 VT
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St Cloud Cheap lbre.

- ..s - III LUX UUUIEsYs S7E
Clerk of the Board OF Commits i II BeDn, III
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Il GOLD TESI7 IND Fob CHAINS, &
Breast Pins. Finger Rings, Ear Rings,
Gold Pens and Pencils, Gold
Buttons, Sc, N a "
will be presented 70 Subscribers upon the nv
menl ~ Two Dollars cash. for he purchass Or 4
large Public Cock, the Mriking Of ~-Aich my
be haarl Cor ! diSlsace az three - four o~s
The Check - Be erected aGApon 40 ts,e necessary
number 81 Tickets are SOLD u purchase it.
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o. s. LOCKE,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Boots, Shoes,
Hats and Caps. Rubber Goods. etc, next door
to Whitney's Daguerrean Gallery, Third st.
above Cedar, St. Paul, Minnesota. yf
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hLE.xAANDE1N hEIss sss sa4s5E=s4s
Wholesale Grocer. Forwarding and Commission
Merchant, Lower Levee, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Saint Paul, NJ. r., April, ytf
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HAWKE md DUNN.
Attorneys and Councillors at Law, Notar.es Public
Co.veyancers, &C., st. Paul, Minnesota Territory
Office in Empire Block. 1E 8#N
Plymouth weekly banner. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1856, 1855-06-14

and picks up few fragments of letter
which is lying OF the carpet. aud finds it
is from Dolly Primrose. He wonders
what she has done with the lock Of hair
A, this moment his eye falls upon his
dagurreotype, which is lying upon the
table before him mechanically taking it
up, he opens it, and sees what? nothing
but his own face. all the rest of him being
rubbed off. and around his lovely phiz, is
the missing curl. and the walnut meals
are carefully slowed in the corners of the
case.
Mr. Pepper fairly blubbered aloud.
Good thought Mrs, P; when you
find you are level. A little wholesome
discipline will do you good and Pm full
ly prepared to administer it,"
How long Mrs. Pepper kept her liege
lord In durance vile. Opponent saith not,
nor as 10 what passed between them
when he wns released from captivity, we
are not any informed, but Of this we are
Mr.. Pepper might have been seen, morn
ing or two afterwards. TO pa, his head into
the bed room, aud hear him say in meek
manner
Betsy Jane, I've made the kitchen fire
and put on the teh.kettle: won't you
please TO get up and get breakfast"
Plymouth weekly banner. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1856, 1855-06-14
WHOLE NO. 169.

halted; the front files wayered; on went
the ten Yankees yelling like tigers; tie
front files turned about 10 get behind the
second, the second the third, &c; but on
went the ten Yankees, their Furnished
bayonets glittering in the sunbeams, re-
solved 20 sell their lives dearly; on went
:he ten Yankees, and By the time they
got within twenty feet OF the head Of
the column, the whole body was on the
keen run, as though the ID was alter
them. and the Major regained lis post
and held it until the brigade returned and
took possession of the battery. without
the loss of man.
After the city was taken Najer Blc-
kus called on "old Zach" in whose regi-
ment he had long served in Florida Tie
General asked him about his remaining
alone, with his small force. among the
enemy. "The only fear ! bad about II,
said Backus. twas. that gOa wOuld not
sustain me in it, Sustain you said
the old veteran. and bis eyes glanced
with their wonted FIRE, i will sustain
any man who keeps his face 10 the ene-
my" AJAX.
Plymouth weekly banner. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1856, 1855-06-14

One day last week, halfgrown dark
ey who Is employed at one of The hotels
in this place. snuntered into this Office.
aad after rolling The white of his eyes
around for n short time, his attention was
suddenly attracted by q mysterious look
lug tin box, which he discovered sitting
on shelf. Immediately a bright idea
flashed across his mind. and with terri.
ble display Of ivory. he made sudden
bound for the box; taking off the lid, and
ihrusting his long forehnger deep into
the open cavity, with the remark 'lm
gwine to grease my hair,") he brought
out portion OF lis contents, about the
size of partridge's egg, and commenced
smeanng it over his head; Now il so
happened that the aforesaid lin box, was
partially filled with preparation of phos
phorus used for the purpose of extermi
mating rats, which in this vicinity some
times become rather more numerous than
the comfort or convenience of human BIZ.
beds appear absolut ly 10 require. Now
this mixture when subjected TO Tie double
friction OF hands and wool, commenced
smoking III a most omnous manner. which
being noticed By gentleman present he
informed the little da.key that his head
was on fire. This he was at first dis
posed to discredit, but upon looking in
the glass. and discovering unmistakable
sigrs Of Gre in The huge volume Of smoke
1hut CURED up crer hirn, he became much
alarmed, and piched into large bdcket
of water that happened 10 be near. entire
ly submerging his head. This however.
instead of stopping the smoke. seemed
rather 10 increase it; upon seeing which.
he became completely panic-striken, and
clapping his palm leaf hat on his smek-
ing pate, now seriously threatened with
general conhagration. he broke for his
quarters at something less than the velo-
city OF lightning. resembling in his figh,
a locomotive at full speed with its cloud
Of white smoke steam streaming behind.
The last time we saw him. he came
very near being in the same predicament
that we are told a certain venerable and
antiquated 'culled' gentleman, known as
Uncle Edward, once found himself, when
he had no wool on the top of his head
where the wool on the nigga ought to
grow.
We imagine his hair will not need
greasing again for three months.-No
bic County (Md.) Courier.
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The Old Van.

II am weary--lel me rest" said an
old man. as he turned from the beaten
path. and slowly seated himself upon the
rock by the road side. The dust Of the
travel was thick upon his shoes, aud She
sweat stood in beaded drops on his aged
brow. The wind came kindly ns he wi
ped his forehead, and lifted the scatter
ing hairs Of gray. His eye was dim as
he turned it to the setting sun, and has
hand tren:Sled as he shaded his gsze
from the light
The old man was weary. lie had lhrea-
ded long pilgrimage. One by one bis
kin had turned away. and left him 10
tread the path. We leaned upon cur
scythe and watched him, with tear in
our eye. And his frame was once fail.
of lusty life as ourS-his brow rs un-
wrinkled. and his heart as young and as
full of hopes. lis had been long his
tory. and he had seen sorrow. The world
needed him no longer. \ long hour lie
sat upon the rock, aud slowly got upon
his feet and went up the hill. His bent
frame slood clearly out against the even
ing sky as the sun set beyond him. We
saw not the old traveller again, but in The
churchyaId. down among the stranger
poor, he had deed OF six feet OF soil
He had turned away from the highway Of
life and gone down 10 the dark valley.
CGyuga Chig.
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Mrs. PARTiNGToN's LAsT.-"Speak
ing Of snuff said Mrs. Pariington smil-
ing. as she stood admiring a small pot of
the pungent powder, delicaiely scented
she stopped down and closing her eyes.
inhalIng the delightful aroma thnt arose
from the jar. Speaking of snuff, said
she, laying her hand tenderly on tho
brown cover OF the jar as if it were SEN
sous thing and fearful of hurting il. "such
as this can never be diiaiory 10 the health.
The flavor is beautiful as the balm Of a
thousand flowers. Talk Of the injurious
tenderness of snuff indeed | say il has
the effec, 10 ex,enuate life. Cor there WAS
old Mrs. Aims, who took snuff all her
life. lived till she was centurion and
then at ninety seven haG her days nearly
shortened by leaving off taking il. |
don't think there is onyihing harmonious
in il, and many poor creature with
guitar in his head has been cured by il.
There's Mrs. Doner's" She was here
brought to dead stop by on exclamation
from Ike, who had been quietly trying
the effect of snuff upon the Cat. who was
calmly sleeping by the stove, and had
found il was unsafe to administer. unless
the feline claws were first secured.