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Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-07
BLACK YOUR OWN BOOTS!
GUTTA PERCHA OIL POLISH.

CUPERSEDlNG Grease and Polish for all
- kinds of Leather Work. This new and
excellent article combined of different oil ex.
tracts for greasing and polishing Boots, Shoes,
India Rubbers, Harness, Carriage Tops, and all
Leather work, is nnequalled for beautifying
and softening the Leather, it makes n polish
like Patent Leaiher-is impervions to water,
and will not soil the whitest article. A few
drops on Sponge applied to the Leather, is all
that is necessary, and the polish will stay for
month. If tho Leather becomes dirty, wash
with clean water and the polish will re appear.
Warranted to soften and preserve the Leather.
For sale at the Peoples New Boot and Shoe
Store. S. W. HARPER. y!
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GLASS AND QUEENswARE,
LUMBER-MEN, BOAT-BUILDERS,
AND ALL OTHERS IN
TERESTED IN

- A-N~ NHME-~ q
We, the undersigned. having become sole
Ager!s Of the right Of RALSTON'S PATENT
PORTABLE SAW MILLS, IN the following
Territory, viz: All that part of Southern Ohio
not sold, embracing Lawrence. Scioto, Jackson
Vinion, GalIia, and several other counties. the
States of Kentucky. Tennessee, Mississippi
Louisiana. Texns, Arkansas, Missouri, Caliror.
mia, and all the Territories of the United States
and the South half OF Illinois.
We have fully tested the pract;cability oil
said Mil, and having done so we confidently
claim for il the following advantages over any
other saw mill now in use:
1st. lis cheapness and durability.
2d. We can move the mill 10 timber, instead
Of timber to mill.
3D.. The carriage runs level with the ground,
and is in sections 50 that the timber can be
sawed of any length, without stump. shot as
the saw cuts both ways.
dih. The saw runs horizontally and begins
on the top of the log. which prevents all spring.
ing and is peculiarly adapted 10 the saving of
Ship Plank, Floor Timbers, &c.
9Th. II can be attached 10 any Steam or Wa
ter Power, and will not require more than halt
OF the power that is used in the ordinary Saw
Mills. and will do as good work and more OF it
than those with the vertical saw.
0OF.
Two Of these mills are now in operation at
Wheeling, Va. one in Columbus, o., one nt
Warren, Trumbull county, o., and hundreds
in other places, all constantly running, as n
sample for inspection TO ALL The saw IS driv-
en- by sy- horse engine, and placed upon a
frame that is also portable.
We are prepared to manufacture the above
described Portable Horizontal Saw Mills, with
or without Engines. at short notice, at reason-
able prices-with Township Rights-put them
up and give WARRANTED, in any of the
above described territory, or in any other por-
ZION of the United States, not previously dis
posed Of
This mill is portable, and capable of trans.
portaton wherever there is navigation or roads
ANY information wanted, or orders sent by mail
address the undersigned, "lronton. Ohio."-
They will promptly ship TO order, Mills, to any
port or raj road depot in any of the above ter.
ritory. For further particulars refer to
U. B. WHITE, Newton Falls, Trumbull CO.,
Ohio, or to any lumber man in use of the mill.
JAMES CAMPBELL,
CHARLES A. HAlGHT. Agents.
Ironton, May Goth, 1855.
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IR o N TON H0U s E
IRONT0N OHIO.
NV. ALLISON, PROPRIETOR.

J.w. ALLISON, PRoPRIEroR.
"AvING made LARGE ADDITIONS OF coMvoA-
TABLE ROOMS, to the above well known
Hotel, and NEWLY FITTED UP AND RENOVATED
the older part of the house the proprietor would
solicit the calls Of his friends, and former pa
irons and the travelling public generally, Civ
ng the assurance that he will use his belt en-
esvors TO please and render agreeable the etay
of all who may put up at his House.
Ironton, Aug. 3, 1854.
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HERE I AM AGAIN.!

WrTm the best stock OF DOOrS and SHOES
for Ladies and Gents, ever brought to Ironton,
which am selling at astonishingly low prices,
so that many wonder do not break up. Still,
by selling so many, keep moving on, with the
cheap cash system beneftting my customers
every day. Call and see the nice goods, and
iauch oblige s. W. HARPER.
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Died-..On Monday morning, August
6. of congestion Of the brain, Cora
MowArr, infant daughter Of George w:
and Ellen Willard, aged 8 months and
% DAYS,
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C0LUMB BUS, OHIO,
On Thursday, Aug. 9th,
At 10 o'clock. A. 4

&&V ~ y 010VNJ NJ 33s
Arrangements have been made by
which all who may come upon the Rail.
roads throughout the State, will make
the trip to Columbus and back at half
fare. Let every friend Of the Country,
every man who desires the prosperity
and happiness of the people, COME
Come come up in your might, and re.
buke corrupt demasogues and political
knavery.
Columbus, Ohio, July 80, 1855.
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A GRAND
NJ ASS M E ETING
OF THE FRIENDS or THE
AMERICAN CAUSE /!

And Of all men in Ohio who are oppo.
sed to the formation OF a sectional par.
ty; opposed to the present National and
State Administrations; opposed 10 the
nominations Of WIN. MEDILL and 8.
P. CHASE for Governor in favor OF
keeping the management Of our affairs
out Of the hands Of corrupt and unprin.
cipled demagogues, and to the ,estora.
ton Of the Government to the hands Of
the People, and the reduction of Taxes,
and Of Retrenchment and Reform, will
be held nt
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FOR SALE OR 70 RENT.

A BUSINESS house on Lawrence street,
~ formerly occupied BY Unland's tiapiture
store. 1t will be sold on reasonable ternns.
either the house and half lot where Il stands.
or the half lot adjoining, with q good .ccllar
nearly finished The house is good two. story
brick, % feet fropt and forty feet bsokr viii
good cellar the whole length. For particu.
lsrs apply to J CIonin and sons, rtoyisioa
Merchants, Lawrence street, or to !, B l6s
| April ~, 165S---tf r & 50s7'I B M
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a. B. Clark & Bro,
Commission Merchants

No. .5, COMMERCIAL BLOCK,
lRONTON, OHIO,
dor the sale of Flour. Bacon, Lime, Ce.
Il ment, Plaster Paris. Corn, Oats, Meal, Su-
gar. Molasses, Fruit, and every description of
Groceries and Country Produce entrusted To
our care.
REFERENCES.
b. si'!esss Men of lron,on, generally.
Biskirk & Davis, Porism ,ulh. Ohio.
Straight Il Dennis, Cincinnati, Ohio.
II. II. Neal, Gallipolis. Ohio.
July 3, 1S55.-n2 22y
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July II, 1855.
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, J
HARTFORD COUNTY, DID,

Personally appeared G b. BOWERS. Secretary of
the Hartford Fire Insurance Company aud made Op,h
that the foregoing statement by him subsc red is true
according TO his best knowledge and belief.
Before me-
RICHARD ID. HUBBARD. Justice Of the Peace.
Tha Auditor OF The Stale of Ohio. will please furnish
renewal of The ccriifca'e of authority. 10 of
- AS n duly appointed Agent OF the Hartford Fire
Insurance Company, OF Hartford, Conn who presents
~ with Act passed by the Legislature of ihc State
OF Ohio, May LIST, 1854. Very respectfully,
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hEpuoTIoS IN SHAVING Daniel Davis wishing 10
accommodate his prices ms much ms possible to the
hnrd times has reduced the price Of shaving from ID
10 cents. 10
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lRONTON BOOK STORE.
JOHN @. IA ANZsC He,
BOOKSELLER,
Siationer,
and dealer in
Wall Paper,
Window Shades
and Fancy Articles.
Has on hand and for sale the largest, best and
cheapest assortment Of Books, Stationery, &c.
ever offered in lrOnton.
Also full assortment of the publications of
The Am. Tract Society.
Am. Sunday School Union,
and Religious Tract Society London.
Those interested in the diffusion of useful
knowledge, please call at
JOHN q. HA vZSCIIE'S Book Store,
Railroad st next door to The lronton house.
lronton, June 70, 1S55.-20.-tr.
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Henry Rlake,s Estate.

NOTICE Is hereby given that the snbscrib has been
~ appointed aud qualified US Administrator DE- bonis
non with the will annexed, Of the estate Of Henry
Blake deceased Z. q. HAWLEY.
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DRY GOODS, GROCERIES AND
@ u e E N s W A E E
r II n g M IT r n n r. K

DIT the old stand of j. NJ. Merrill & Co.
No. 3, Union Block,
IR O N r o N, O 10.
"AS just received FIRST rate assortment of
III Dry Goods. Groceries and Queensware,
which he is offering at very low prices to suit
the "hard tines" and feels assured that his
friends and customers will find il to their inter-
est 10 give him portion of their trade.
LA -HDHH@
Will find very handsome assortment of FASH
ionable Dress Goods, such as printed lawns,
jackonetts, de laines, berages, ginghams, 90,
with needle work collars, chemisetts ana under
sleeves, with other articles too numerous to
mention, by calling at the New Dry Goods
Store of THOS. MURDOCH.
No. 3, Union Block.
Ironton, May 90, 1855.
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BENZ. SAVAGE, JOEL sTovER,
A. G. MACKEY, n. MACKEY,
W. r. n. KENT.
W. <. R. KEMP g. CO..

Corner Of Second and Otre Street, abope the
Railroad
"AVING purchased the extensive estah.
III lisllment Of WINTERS, SrovER, & Co.
are now engaged in the manufacture Of
FLOORING, WINDOW SASH, DOORS.
BLINDS, &c.
Their Machinery has been purchased in the
East, is all new with the latest improvements.
they are prepared to cut monldings in every style
known to the science Of Architecture. 5l.i
There are several experienced workmen CON
nected with and employed in the establishment
who are familiar with every kind Of work, and
can give style and finish to their Jobs insu,.
passed by any workmen in the country. Tbev
are prepared to furnish or make to order, on the
shortest notice anything in their line Of busi-
ness. They are also ready 10 do all kinds oe
work such as planning, working flooring, Gcirs.
and ripping for others, on the shortest notice.
and the most reasonable terms l u
They will ship to order any bills sent frnra
distance; those engaged in building, will find
to their advantage to give their bills to this ca
tabshment.
They are prepared to execute all kinds Of nat
tern work for Machinery, Castings DO. -.
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Petition for Divorce.

Charlote Thornton Lawrence Court Of
against Common Pleas.
Richard w. Thornton The said Richard w
Thornton, defendant, will take notice, that on
9Th day of July 1855, the said Charlotte Thorn.
ton. plaintiff, filed her petition in the Court of
Common Pleas Of Lawrence County, Slate of
Ohio, asking for dissolution of the marriage
contract of said parties, assigning for cause :;
Adultery. II. S. NEAL, Attorney for PrG.
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ETTER paper and envelopes. wri.
~ ting paper, superior Windsor Mills Cap. Note.
cinl Note papers, Fancy Stationery, Envelopes, all
sizes, nj Wholesale or Retail at Innk Block Book
store. J. COMBS x Co.
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Barbering and Hair Dressing.

DANIEL DAVIS. 2nd door below the Iron Bank and
~ next door to Combs Co.'s Book Store. re spect-
fully announces 10 his customers and friends that he
is prepared 10 wait on all who may favor him with
call. Razors scissors, pocket knives and ine edge
tools generally, will be pu, IN order required and
on the most reasonable terms Call und see him.
N. B. shop closed on the Sabbath.
IulY I1Ih. ls55-1I-y
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SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS,
THEEycITEMENT STILL CONTINUES AT
No. o, Union Block, Honton, Ohio.
]. w. KELLEY g. CO..

CEND greeting 10 The people OF Tronton, to
~ the low -landers along the Ohio river, and
TO all people in the provinces around about the
hill country, to ceme and visit them, and IN
buy cheap all manner Of wares, goods and
merchandise. They have received from the
East much store Of goods of utility and beauty,
wherein are fine black, fancy and plaid silks.
Of American, French and Italian manufacture.
They have striped, plain and figured delains
AMI gnehams, nlso. English. Scotch, American
and oiled ginghans. calIcos Of all sorts, Amer
ican and Foreign manufacture. Ladies ware
OF every description. ca be found in their am.
pie assortment. They also have ware for The
development Of the hands and feet of men,
women and children, such az kid. silk and
wors,ed gloves, socks and hose of every de.
scription. Pocket handkerchiefs, silk and
linen. They also keep general assortment OF
men and boys goods, such as cloths, brown
and bleached shirtngs, bed iickings and table
cloths. linens, checks &C., and thousands of
things in the dry goods line, that they will not
try TO mention. Also
GLASS AND QUEENSWARE,
Tens and coffee, winter and summer hats.
All ye that have treasures OF silver and of
gold come, and all yc ladies' that wish TO ndorn
the persons Of beauty come, and all ye that la
Dor in the field, the Forest the mine, the work
shop the fiery furnace, or the manufactory,
come, and ye that go out upon the great river,
come, and buy cheap, and renew yonr acquain.
tance and friendship with the Colonel.
IrJnton, May Goth, 1855.
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New Corn Mill.

VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE
A TRACT of nine acres Of good rich Ohio
~ River Bottom, three miles above this place
aud one mile distant from Ashland, for sale
The land is we'll adapted TO the purposes OF
gardening, and being situated within one mile
of Ashland and three miles from lronton, where
the highest cash markets west of the Alleghe.
MES can always be had. The land will be
sold low for cash. There is on the premises a
comfortable two story frame house, with four
good rooms. For particulars inquire Of the
subscriber. RALPH LEETE,
Real Estate Agent.
Ironton. NAV 18th, 1S55,-tf.
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Notice

neleby gwen 70 MI persons not 10 purchase note
OF hand given by me 10 u. Montgomery, or bearer
or order for the sum OF one hundred aud y-two dol.
'nrs ana seventeen cents mn daicd June 2j, Is55 ns
II will he resisted. Al IrrCu "
July 20h, 1s5J.-o5.-Jt.
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IRONTON MARKETS.
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY A. D. CLARK & Bro
Ice I! Ice ! ]

On. J. P. MoRRIs keeps constantly on hand q large
stock Of the above article which he ofersto his friends
aud customers the most liberal terms Call and &c
your supplies, Il 10 an indispensable luxury these
hot days
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STRAY HORSE.

TAKEN up by the subscriber. on the 18th
day of June, 1855, in Perry township,
Lawrence county, Ohio, Of the following de-
scrip ton, to. wit: A chestnut sorrel horse, sup
posed to be or s years old, with a white spot
in the forehead, the right hind foot white, some
white spots on his breas, and fore legs, and
blind in the left eye. DAVID ALLEN.
June Goth, 1855.
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II. ST0NE-Ironton Restaurant.

KEErs Variety OF Fruits mud Vegetables, suitable
for the "enson, such MS Green Apples, Penches Puns
Tomatoes. Pens, &c Gail and get our suppii.s IN
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BAKERY & C0NFECTI0N AIRY.
TNHE subscribers still carry on the above bu-
siness at their old stand on Front street,
second door bc'ow E. Montgomery's store, and
near II. G. Rodgers Mill-where he keeps on
hand and for sale general assortment of
Family Groceries,
TEAs-Tmperial, Young Hyson, Gunpowder,
and Black Teas;-Chocolate, Spices, Mustard,
SC. &c.
A large assortment Of chewing and smoking
tobacco, comprising some of the choicest brands
such as James River, Cavendish, Virginia Leaf,
S. B. Williams fine cut, principe, cassidore, &
half-Spansh cigars. We have the largest as
sCrtment of cigars in town.
Every quality and price Of candies manufac-
tured and kept for sale:
Children's Toys,
or every description and price.
They also carry on very extensively the busi-
ness Of
Baking,
And will be happy to furnish families with any
description Of bread that may be anted.
Parties,
Furnished at short notice.
Thankful for past favors, they solicit a con-
tnuance of the public patronage.
July 10th, 1855. H. Il J.. COLE.
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Lawrence Court
of Common Pleas.
The said defen-
danis are notified
that the Plaintiff,
on the 5th day of
July 1855, filed his
petition in said
Court against them
which petition is
now pending char
ging that he is the
equitable owner of
the 8 o u t h cas- t
quart e-r Of tn e
north least quarter
Of section number
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From the OHIO Statesmen.
AL the Elements of Opposition Astirl

'"W ''t OIIU SIuIcsTHeH,
Al! the Elements Of Opposition Astir!
We received large copy Of the fol.
lowing, yesterday morning. They are
circulating throughout The State and
attract much attention. II will be seen
that It calls or meeting OF the "friends
Of the American cause" together with
all the opponents Of the two tickets now
In the field. We give it to our readers
as an important item OF political infor.
nation. and as showing the tendency of
those elements in our State. which have
notyet been organized, and selected their
leaders for the canvass:
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John HOskinson, Plaintiff,
against
Willis Mcconnell,
William Hite,
Jackson Cox,
Mary Ann Cox,
William Holderby, IT,,
Louisa Holderby,
Preston Garrett,
Elizabeth Garrett,
Arasmus Hite,
Clemenline Sulevan,
America Sulevan,
Precilla Hite,
Clarke Brammer,
Matilda Brammer,
Crisa A. G. Hite,
SIlt Vl., ~ i - 10
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h. W. Moore's Estate.

NOTICE Is hereby given that tho subscriber on the
IN 10th day Of September, 1e53, was duly appointed
snd qualified as Administrator tho estate Of Hof.
ner W, Moore deceased. U. U. HAWLEY,
July n. l06&IDS-3t. iH4tt az
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New Arrival

TIME best sugar cured Hams and Sholders,
and dried beef, just up from Porkopolis,
for sale by DA WHITE.
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4 MOTHER lot q wsss'sy = sAols s. [Saks a,
~ eSn 0o0eS, 80 = llastsa fs.sT. E0nMN4A
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THE HOME JOURNAL.

The contents Of the HOME JOURNAL are ola gay,
graceful ,Hd pigHamt description, always chang
aug, always agreeable, and always light, spicy
and sparkling. Aner the cares Of the day are
over, number of the HOME JOURNAL is one OF
the most pleasant and refreshing things imagina.
bic. Ii differs in its whole scope, design and up.
pearanee, from all other journals pr blshed ard
We take great pleasure IN Recommending II frequent.
ly, because we can do so with clear conscience,
and because its circulstion promotes taste .or
sound and healthy literature. Such family news
paper cannot well be oyerprased; and the sup
port that is given it, both by the press and the pub
lie, forcshadows the doom Of much Of the trr sh
heretofore so extens vcly circulated through
out the land, TO the injury Of the tate
and morals ofihc whole community. We are very
siacers in wishing NORRIS IL WILLIS abundan,
success in their endeavors 10 establish cheap aud
ralnaJie miscellany for HOME, which every family
may welcome with pleasure and read with profit.
Their HoME JouRNAL is Just the thing which has
been long wanted for the parlor and the bOndoir I;
and us il is both in matter aud manner, an honor
to the press Of the country I'VE hope TO see II uni
versally sustained. Every family in the laid, with
the least pretensions 10 taste and refinement,
should subscribe for il at once. The terms are
only two dollars per year, and the office OF publica-
ton is ut l0I Fulton Street. Subscribe without
delay.-Gdsette and Times.
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for, instance, where all the people are
Catholics, aud where the Catholic religion
j, an essential part Of the law Of the land I.
they are punished as other cIi,nes.-R. C.
archbishop Of 81. Louis.
A hereto, examined and convicted by
the Church. used 10 be delivered over In
the secular power and punishment with
death. Nothing has ever appeared 10 Us
more necessary. More than 100000 per.
sons persisted in consequence OF the heresy
OF Wicklitfe; still greater number Tor
that OF John Huss aud il would not be
possible 10 calculate the bloodshed caused
By Luther and il is not ye, over.-Pdrrs
Univsrs.
As for myself what / regret, frankly
own, is that they did not burn John Huss
sooner, and that they did not likewise burn
Luther; this happened because there was
no, found some prince sufficiently rolilic TO
stir up crusade agains, the Prolestanis.-
Paris Unirers.
The absurd and erroneous doctrines OF
raving in defence Of liberty Of conscience,
is a most pes,ileniial error--a pest, OF all
others mos, TO be dreaded in Slate.-En.
eyelieal Letter Of Pope Plus TX, Aug. 1852.
Pro,es,an,ism OF every kind, Caiholiciiy
inserts in Der catalogue OF mortal sins she
endures il when and where she must; but
she hates il, and directs all her energies TO
eifec, its destruction.-St. Louis S!ephsrd
Of the Valley.
You should do all In your power 10 carry
out the intentions Of His holiness the
Pope. Where you have the electoral
franchise, give your votes TO none bu, those
who will assis, you in so holy strnggl e.
Daniel o. Council, is43.
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The following is from the n. Y Evening Mir.
ror, Nav IS
.wISrAR'S BALSAM OF WILD CHER.
RY.--Amo0g all the Panaceas. advertised for the
cure OF human ailments, there l. none In which
We have more confidence than "Wis,ar's Balsam
Of Wild Cherry" We regard Il as one OF Ma.
lures own prepaniions-snmple, safe, pleasant, Ia
take, and almost ccran To cure oil bilious and
pulmonary affections. We have witnessed lis
wonderful effects, in cases that were regarded ms
hopelcssly desperate, and we can couscien,iously
recommend IL as ouc OF the hes, medicines in the
world t" u has proved mocc efficacious Us a rem
ely for Coughs, Colds, Inaucnxa, Bronchitis,
Asthma, and Consumption In It's incipient stages,
than any other medicine. Always signed |.
BUTTS on the wrapper
AoESrs J. Sawyer, 5. 8. Lord. Biddeiord
I. Gilman, J. @. Rollins, Saco: A. Warren, Ken
ncbunkr J. Cousins, A. 8 Luqucs, kennebuns
port w, Litile6eld, Wells Sayward * Wcbber.
Allied; J. Merrill Springvale; q. II, Snow, n.
Berwick; J. q. Thompson, s. Bcfwick; III. A.
Pike, Cornish; q. Gilman, Buxton; ]. Brackeii,
w. Parsons6cld; J. Bnckeii, T. Parsonsfcld.
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LAUGHING IN THE PuLPrr. Said Mr.. S.,
a Presbyterian minister Of souo notoriety,
-" never laughed in the pulpit only on
one occasion, and that came near procuring
my dismissal from the ministry. Abou, one
Of the FIRST discourses was called to deli
yer. subsequent to my ordination, after
reading my text and opening my subject,
my attention was directed to young man
with foppish' dress, and head Of exceed.
ingly red hair. In slip Immediately be-
hind thi, young gentleman sat an urchin
who must have been urged on in his devil.
try by the devil himself, for I do not con
ceiye the youngster thought Of the jest he
was playing of on the spruce dandy before
him. The boy held his fore.finger in the
hair Of the young man about Us long as a
blacksmith would nailrod in the heat, and
then placed il on his knee and commenced
pounding his finger in imitation Of smith
making u nail. The whole thing was SC
ludicrous that laughed, the only time tina,
! ever disgraced the pulpit with anything
like mirth."