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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-07-25

bpEDEolkD HOUSE. (oppo,ie CON" Hons
ES MAIN street, LIBERTY. VA, tan the site,
the Hotel f'rmeiIy ke.t by Wm Terry e-q1
The abo'e House, now re hajit in the mpdern styl"
and furnished IN the best manner l. opefrd for :n
lecep i'm OF eue.ts rhr undersigned ptouise tho
best ehoris merit any patron1ee wh.h they nv re
ceiyc. QUARLES x SfEl TOE,
Prupr etors.
A HACK VII always be in readiness 70 convey IL
eue-ts ol th. House aa5 lheir hnsea.c to nnl from th
Hi Road free ef charge. ap3 dt4
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-07-25

IL rOWER ONERSHOl THRESlIER X >EPA.
kATOR-Fafmor, Wnut ot Il eliebp aud gu1d Mn
riuc for two hnr-c4, invited cxHnoe The nbovc,
of which "r hasr lu-I received supply
We sold several for the hnrvests # 1893 uud Is5l.
ani "a # them gaye sati-faci n We IRE sole agents
lor this city.
Also IN rapd. Baldwin. Caldwell Co. Lever Pow
ers. II 4, OF Lorses; Ra Sinclair 4 Cos Lever
poVess for I. or hrrses, with Thre.ler- 10 suit
witl. ~ without Straw Carriers; Whtnan- one and
torse Railway Powers with Ghfeshers In SUIT, with
or without Straw Cnlrirrs.
~ We can deliver Machinery Ia Petersburg or Rich
mond. the purchaser may pteer. and all our sales
nre nade the manufacturers price.
RONLE & HARDY
West III Ro", IlG Sycamore street,
luur9 T. Prtorsltury. Va.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-07-25
For Old dPoint, Norfolk and Portsmouth,


fHNllE beautiful mud fivorite steaubput. T~''fe ~
AUGUSTA, undel lhn command Of Sss-ssa2eFFasss.T
Cupt WIN. q. Smith, $50 long aud invornby known 10
the unYelIlng community the Potomac and james
.tiycr) il now running on the line vim Port Wnl
tlnll,nnd il furnished with LIE r. 80 A n y :,
Lilo presrrvrrs, Force Pumps, aud all the npliancc
rorod by Act OF Congress 10 the safety ufpnss
ringers.
The Cars rnnr = il COZ nexion with the Augusta from
Ricmnnd, lcnyc thn Richmond ard Petersburg Depot
every Monlny Wcdnrsdny,nnd Friday 6 o'clock NJ
Persons "'Ii,iHg ia Richmond, by the Packet Bonts
lmye but few Steps walk 10 the Cars.
The Cars runni. from Petersburg 10 City Point H.
connection with the Augusta lcnve Petersburg snmc
aHys Us above, nt7d from the Depot of the Arpo
'nnitox X CO. thus giving passengers OPP ortunty
10 90 from Lyhchl'urg g ther by the Packet Rons
Dnnviile kHrond to Richmond, by OF the soutl.
side ,ailroad to Petersburg and from there
irg 10 Norfolk
Returning the Augusta will lenyc Norfolk the altcr
outcdays viz: Tucsdnys, Thursday. aud Saturdays,
d a. NJ.
The Augustn will stop nj Old Point both going ard
returning rcguinrly throughout the Bathing Senson.
Fare between Richmond Norfolk md Old Point 81 Of
fare between Richmond, Coke's, Rinrs Mill and
'rrpVe Wharf, Observation-Disclosures. | 50
Children ovrr three years and twelve
ycurs Of uge, hulf price
h'nls'eHC", .-.--.---- 81 ~
Sefvahis through----. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. / 81
Servants tn my uoint on Il river ...--...-.-- 90
htHS, 10 y,
iun 2Gdkcts THOS. DODAMEAD. .Supt
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-07-25

fNuKAIr sEED-.Wr nave sevcml varieties OF
1arnip Seed oo Lnnl. nnrong which tho 'Sevon
Leufi Iumip' the best known tor furuip Salad. For
snIe nt !. II THOMPSON u CO'S
~ 9Ol. Now nlng Sinrr
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-07-25
GUAN0, GIANO.

EEAyING nude arrangements with the peuIyinn
L agents 10 got supplies of GGANO IN he best
terms. w re prePnred 10 furnish ii. sNe have
now on hand and anpat 500 hocs.auI " Il b" in reg
ulu receipt of IL We shall II more except wlnt
to "a direct from the mud all wh purchase of
may re'y o. ec,,ing GENUINE GdAND. We solicit
the oIfer. fuH hiends mad all ohefs, with The
lnce that always furnish them th the best anti
,lc md ~ aost favorable t,rnz
GRENSHAW & co.
f.lGtr torth side Of thr BASIN Richmond Va
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-07-25
NEW ROCKS, NEW BOOKs.-pAY

N EW BVOAs, NEW BOOKS.-PAYNE
v tr CH4aSTlAN have received the follow lug new
works,
Ellie, or the Comedy Of Human Le--by JOHN Ester
Cobke
lie Cure Manqe, os Social and Religious Customs in
France;
Footsteps of St Faulty th author of Morning and
Nigh, Watches;
Push the Voice;
l1venors Guide Tor Judges Lawyers, Magistrates, &cs
Confessons of Converted Isedel-by Bailey:
The Watclman;
/. Infant Salvation--by Cummings;
Anecdnte, of the American Cergymen,
LeIderhnse's Life of Melancihon--by Krote';
Lutheran Manual by Schmuaksi5
An American among the Orieniais-by boutdeni
filtv Years ExiIe-by Melyle
South Side view of Slavery-by Nehemiah Adams;
Travels in the Chinese Empire by NJ Heick;
Nil Stones in our Lifes Jouiney--bs Ossopdri
Work. or plehty do, and how to do it;
Also several books published by the American
Tract Society,". at tLeir prices Jy 24ts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-07-25
NEW YORK.
COMES. FANS, AND FANCY GOODS

VII IT \ VI T 5 X T. Z,
Eh Farm PLACE, NEN NORk invilca the at.
HVb teHt,on al southern nud Western Merchant.
his stock Of Fnns cnnh., lluif fonih. and Mil
Brushes Lnd.es Rrtcules, Pc,ue.ery, Senr., fenn
Monrnies jet nrj bend bracelets. Pocket Books Dfess
buttons, Pins aud Ne silrs llooks aud Eyes, Watch
Guards Wax. Coral aud Glass Bcads. Neckarc4 Nc
India Rubber Combs Canes, Balls md Toys OF every
descriptions. Scissors Ragois nnd Cutlery, God ani
Gill tcwelry Acoordeons un No ins, including gen
etnl aud voiy laigc -tooh of English, lrn aud Ger
man Fancy Goods, which viii bo sod nj the very low
ea rrlee- Tor ensh approved paper
~ Orders by letter selected aud pot up in the best
manner.
WILLIAM TASkER,
10 Park rlncr New \ ork
i, 5 Please cut ths out. may2 dIy
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-07-25

nv h w n ~ ID SF LENUID OFPOS1.
~ TION LINE or STAGES through from Rich.
mond and Petersburg by the South Side Railroad and
puord's new ard plendid line of Coaches Bucan.
AM th"ro connecting with Harvey and Bell. line to
Natural Bridge supper Lexington to breakfast. and
Rockhfdge Alum dinn; there connecting with Har.
g. Brown. l,ne Bath Bath Alum, Warm Hot
and White sulphur Springs.
Through tickets To Of the above named Springs
rnn Ia ohlnned at Buchanan aud also 10 sny point
fom Buchanan 10 Winches'f cheap IL not cheaper,
thau my other line
Passengers this line breakfast in Richmond ana
Petersburg ani arrive at Natural Bridge to supper
We stop the regular Bridge Hotel, where no charge
will be made for visiting The Bridge.
iy - Gts WN NJ. Harry g. co.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-07-25
INsst3srn ARRIVAL.

INKESta AKhktNAL.-Ibe be Fomily Grocery
haz lust received The toll pWiuR mr. elu. tn which
The subscriber Nould resp'e fully iuto the attention of
hs henls, eusrmers. nrd TN puhls inlRc. nssur,g
tin Ia v by rntlng nj the fanul Grocery lhry N find
the lpt erst nnl bcs Beef 1nnyues ever seen in this
mmkei also nice LOT Dried Beet Br Rno Sausage,
Ddcd Sheep Tongues superior lot Of Btoona, fine
rrticlcnt Blucl Imperial nnd Gnapowdri Tra.; gond
drcu, nau wniy fancy nrlico-, Perfumes Snnp4
clnn Hair nnd in Bruslca. Pocket mud Toilet ombs
Iaua GonOs iaf children. snd u,1nv othc auicles too
tediuu- to ncnftou nl Will viii be sold cheap lr
cnsh, ,ftL1Hrf IL, ca9tcaf Baa& Hotrs Mny ht
al led 10 the nhu,c st Spices ui al hind4 ground u
IN ~ papcrstur iamiy usttn 01ped rnttclo oI Mu.
t'rl and Red Pepper Cali quick before o he
u.s. lbI= j. -. SOLOMON.
ENEASTEC BELTS. / hnyo just ,ccc we'd hy
expires 6nalhrt t4t oi th3o'N.v desirable Elias
1i' BELTS oll -heda. un1 widths Call aeon aud sc.
lot taf soptsehcs. a. y BNGIEDONE.
iy lAR
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-07-25

- Adyerements both papers suec 20 spe7Ial
outract. HI i...,.,t.,. -,
the advertisements CHARGED at transient rates
sz- All new advertisements appear in the daily and semi
% obituary notices which exceed eight lines are charged
l1v for he excess.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-07-25
A Cure Warranted.

MEMBER OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS
I'm Inn raduae from eminent Colleges OF tht
| states aud the greater part whose life has been spent
IN the Hospitals London, Paris Philadelphia, aud elsewhere
ea effected sowe astonishing TINT
Known Many troubled with ringing 10 the and head weT
aep great being alarmed sudden sounds and
fashfIlness hushnr attended sometimes with
l.r-u- lnimI. uLLI-l lmmeLLa-.E-
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-10-04

Ground, we tbink old JerGy has selected the
right kind Of material out OF which 10 mould o
band Of music. The effect produced by The
band during the Ladies riding match was such
as cannot be conceived only by those who
witnessed it. 1t reminded us of reading The
descriptions Of tilts and tournaments in the
days of chivalry and heraldy. On the whole
we think, This was the most imposing and sat-
i%sfaciory Fair ever held in the county. Tie
Agricultural Board had been engaged for
months making preparations, and had saved
no expense in having everything right, and tie
we think, must have verified their
most sanguine expectations. They deserve
great credit for the manner in which they have
discharged their duty, and the public will no
doubt, with one accord exclaim, "well done
thou good and faithful servants" That race
track did dot prove 10 be such a terrible i'm
affair, after all, as il was attempted 10
be cracked up TO be.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-10-04
Prac teal Tests.

Suppose theCath bound thugs and Abolition
ISIS, as now fused together. and constituting
the great ''nigger republican, party, should
succeed in ~elecling "bruddet'' Chase and The
rest Of their ticket, what great and beneficial
result will be gained Will the South, like
The coon when he saw Captain Scott at the
root Of the tree, l%eisurely come down andgive
up? Doubtful we think. Will il bring tyen
AtchiSon and String fellow on 10 their marrow
bones 10 sue for pardon and forgiven ess ? -
Doubtful. Will it cause Kansas on declaring
herself a State TO make her bow to the author
tiles at Washington with an an!i-sIavery con-
stilutiOn in her hand !! Doubtful. But sup
pose she comes with a slavery constitution in
her hand and congress shall be prevailed upon
10 refuse her admission into the Union, what
Will that refusal change her back
again into a territory? No, she will still be q
State, a sovereign and independent power, and
IT we don't think proper 10 let her into the
Union, she can, and perhaps will, stay out
and in that way "nigger republicaniSm" may
succeed in causing 10 be built up from
Dur new territories a number OF little indepen.
that may some day or other operate as SO
many uncomfortable lhorns in Ourside. These
are taSea upon the supposition that
success is not TO be followed by force. But
the victorious party shall undertake
o reduce them all TO obedience by force of
rms, will that be a very easy or a very desi-
able JOB! Neither we think. But 10 test
lie spunt of those gentry, we put it TO each
nd every member Of the fusion, 10 examine
imSelf from head 10 foot and see if there is
nything in his composition that would enable
i'm, without feeling the stain OF murder ON
is soul, 10 embrue his hands in The blood RI
is southern brother.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-10-04
Democrats Of Preble !

Never were the prospects more encouraging
for the Democracy Of Ohio, then they are at
tins time. And The Democracy ofPreble seem
10 have taken courage fro IL this and gre work
ing in good earnest for the success of our tick.
ct. The ticket presented by the Democracy
for the suffrage Of the people is good one,
and' Judging from the spirit and enthusiasm
which prevails everywhere, We feel confident
it will be elected by a Triumphant majority
Sound the word along the line, that there is
such o wo!d as fail, if we all do our duty.
Then continue the work in good earnes, until
me polls are closed and our ticket will have
that consideration at the hands of
The people,, it so richly deserves. Work !
Work ! Work ! ! is the watchword.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-10-04
A Hard Hit on Chase.

The Mt. Vernon (Uhio) Banner copies The ex.
tracts from CHAsE's speech in which he de-
cIares for negro suffrage and negroes in the
public schools, and then adds:
"This same Salmon P. Chase, who has sucb
a marvellous love for negroes, holds white men
in the utmost contempt. A few years ago,
while stopping at a public house in Utica,
Licking County, he %peremptorily declined eat.
Ing al The same table with a white man and or.
dered his meals to be served up privately in
the parlor. For the truth of tins statement.
we refer to Mr.. David Messenger, d highly re.
gentleman, who is ell known in
This city, as well as other credible gentleman
who were witnesses of the transaction"
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-10-04
Inc way they do Things in Rishland countx

IL VIII be seen by the following, from The
Mansfield Banner, that the rusionists IN i.
mat section OF the State are not so particular,
a''ef ALL abou! The Nebraska question. Tha,
paper says:
"Mi'ler Moody, a straight-out, remnant. I'M
and down Nebraska man, who helped TO raise
our beautiful, unspliced, tall hickory tree.
iast year, AM who, after it was up, peerins
lis lolty branches into The very clouds, helped
us 70 snout hosannas 10 the great principle OF
fusion candidate for representative Tbg
contest lof the nomination was between d..
J.P. Henderson, a fanatics, anti Nebraskn
man. and Miller Moody, the Nebraska man.
oolh renegade Democrats, who have turned
lheIr coats and gone into the fusion party brI
cause they were disappointed office hunters.
ana had lost the confidence of the Democra.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-10-04
A Grand Fizzle.

The Chase meeting which was to come of
here on last Thursday was a complete failure
Senator WADE, the man whose REASONABLE
sentiments uttered in Maine, previous 10 the
election there, defeated the Republican party,
was the only speaker in attendance. lie was in.
The audience, about FIFTY in mum.
Der, as the "Great Champion OF Freedom"
and spoke about an hour and a half by which
bis niggcr harrangue was brought 10 o
close, and he stood almost alone, the crowd
becoming disguised had struggled of. Oh,
what a h"mbug, to introduce o man who utters
such sentiments in regard to this glorious Un-
ion as does WADE, as The "Champion Of Free
FuSionism is no 60 in PreLle-Chase
stock is below par and he will be the third
in this county, just so certain as
The election takes place. Put old Preble
iown on The list for Gov. NEDILL, by q hand
some majority.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-10-04
REMOVAL.

The office of the "Eaton Demo-
crat" has been removed to the Sc
cond story ofthe brick building west
of G. Vanausdal & Co.'S store, where
all kinds of Job Work will be done
up with neatness and dispatch.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-10-04

FINE ~CLoTnINc.-I is now settled, beyond
doubt, hat Sprogue & Co., No. 10 Fourth
street, are the best and mos. fashionable cloth.
iers in the city. Their styles are of the most
recent, their textures of the best, and their
prices moderate. We commend them 10 the
patronage OF our readers.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-10-04
L.. G. Editor.
ATO O., OCT a, 1855.

Governor,
William MediiI.
Lieutenant Governor,
James Myers.
Supreme Judge,
II. b. Warden.
Auditor,
w. ID. Morgan.
Treasurer,
John G. BFeSlin.
Secretary of State,
William TreVitt.
Attorney General,
George w. McCOOk.
Board of Public Works,
James B. Stecdman.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-10-04

GJ'We are glad 10 Learn that Ball, No. %
street, is meeting with continued sue.
cess in his business. His Gallery is constantly
ihronged with visitors. This is owing to The
excellence OF his Pictures, which cannot be
leat
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-10-04

GJ'When the first Stale Fair was held some
six years ago, there was scarcely o store in the
State for the sale Of agricultural implements
Now every county town in the State nearly
boasts Of such a convenience, and what is bet
Ter, the farmers, as a general rule, will have
nothing but ;he latest improvement. So much
for The influence OF county md State fairs.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-10-04

The SUNDAY LETTER wRIrER.-Chase was
engaged last sabbath in writing an Abolition
letter 10 the editor OF the Cincinnati Commers
eidi; The letter was dated Springfield, Sep1
tember %. We think he might, with propii.
ety. cease stirring his Abolition pot on ths
SLatesnon. "
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-10-04

0Ball, the portly standard. bearer of the
Blues, bids fair, also, to become the standard.
bearer of the Doguerreotype profession in this
city. His Gallery No. 10 Fifth street, is con-
crowded, and his Pictures 60 of like
hot cakes. We wish him long continued sue
,ees
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-10-04

THAT PiTCHER. --Brudder Chase. We learn,
is somewhat sensitive because the Democratic
press have noticed "thai Pitcher prese MED ID
nm by the niggers Of Cincinnati in I845..
sorry for him. When a man receives niger
presents he should not be ashamed Of them.
COhlnbus Htates,ro,j
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-10-04

0TA convention has been called in Boston
on The 23d, Oath and 25th of October, OF tadi.
cal political Abolitionists. 1t is called, as the
nolire announces, "for the purpose OF discus.
sing the illegally and uaconsttuGonalty Of
sduery, and The power ofthe Federal Govern
ment over slavery in the States; also, 10 pro.
vide means for propagoting The sentiments of
radical political Aboliiionism,' and, if Judged
best, 10 organize Tor that object a National Alb.
clifton Society,""
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-10-04

"ODD Fellows LITERARY CAsKEr."-Tbis
Welcome and interesting visitor for October
is upon our table, fully sustaining the high
reputation ii has acquired. As an advocate
OF The principle ofOdd Fellowship, the "Cask-
et' las no superior. Published in Cincinnati,
at 50 per annum. Every member OF the Order
should be a. subscriber.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-10-04

G-Tbe HoOsiers on the Wabash turn ''agy
shakes" 10 some account, they climb into the
Top Of a ''shell bark" just as the chill comes
on, and by the time the personal earthquake
leaves them, there's not a hickory nut left on
the tree.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-10-04

:. U'The simple question is, says the Adolf.
sIon prints, "shall slavery be extendedi"-
Inc people OF Maine have determined that Il
shail not be extended over them in The shape
oil o NEAL Dow liquor law, and il is highly
probable tibet The people Of Masss chusetts will
give a like indignant answer 10 the question:
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-10-04

GJThe Ttimble meeting which came of
here on last Monday, was pretty we'll attend
ed, and much enthusiasm prevailed. Hon.
CHARLES ANDERSON, delivered a mos, excel
lentSpeech, in which he showed up Mr.. Chose's
hypocrisy and double dealing, and proved con-
cluSively, we think, that no true American,
no honest man can vote for Chase. Mr.. An
derson annihilated the ~disuniOnist, and gave
a well meri'ed rebukc 10 the trucking Con-
gresham who is his beau ideal of a politician.
His remarks were listened 10 with p%yoround
attention, and the frequent burst of applause
which made the Town Hall shake, and Chase
men Trim5ic, aitested the delight OF the ossem-
bly, and their approval Of his remarks.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-10-04
New Dictionary.

According 10 The vocabulary established by
the brethern of The "dark lanterns" "ameri
cam mems Know. No,hing-so that when
You hear a maa eulogizing the "American"
part! OIL "American" principles, you must un-
derstand him in the first instance, as speaking
Of the oath bound oligarchy, and in the second,
Of the edlcis of the midnight den. "Ameri-
cans must rule America"-auglicised means,
"know- Nothings must rule America"-and
''America for americans" means simply,
"hmerica for Know Nothings." With this
key at command you may unde rsiand many of
the most pathetic appeals TO your sympathy
from The brotherhood Of political thugs.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1855-02-17
ONE OF THE DARK SPOTS IN LONDON.

The Daily Ners, in abiding to the lower parts
of st. Clements Lane as n "London fever hole
thus draws the abode of men and women of
merry England :"
~ track through the heart Of a Black Forest or
a pass through the bowels Of n mountain in Arabia
Petrea could not be more close and dreary. You
might walk here in a good stiff hurricane and hard
~ know IL a summer shower might pass and leave
you dry. You are in the region of perpetual shad-
ow, and the women and children who sit and
sprawl upon the dOor-stcps are scarcely less in.
doors than when laEguishing in their dark and fetid
room; and no wonder, for, according to actual meas
urement, the courts vary in breadth from six to
twelve feet. Here are the holes in which our hui
man fc.ow-crcatures swarm like yermin. Accor.
ding to a report published in the DaiIy Ncls OF
May lst, no less than fifty inmates were found
to reside in one of the houses in Middle Serle',
place, formerly Little Shire-lane,) and in Shin
yard many Of the houses are built back tc
back, entirely preventing thorough ventilation
The gentlemen who made the examination state.
that water butts are kept in underground cellars
the walls and flooring of which are continually
damp to the touch, and where the water, imbibino
the filthy eXhalation of the place acquires n dread
full odOr that the ceilings Of some of these eel
lars are actually below the level of the roadways
so that the inhabitants are obliged to burn can
dies through the whole day, with the exception o.
II few hours, and that terrier dogs arc kept il
many of the houses as 4 protection against rats
Yet out Of these hideOus tenements considerable
sums of money are drawn every year by LETTING
and sublctting. IfideOus women, foul and slat
ternly, look out Of windows, or lean against door
posts, overcome with terrible lassitude and indo
ience, which cannot fail to arise from the inGu
ences by which they are surrounded not impu
dent and brazen, but oppressed with the hopeless,
burden Of their lives. The children, sullcn, dirt,
and ferce-young tigers, without their beauty OF
their health--play or fight in the roadways amids
the cabbage-stalks, potato-peelings, oystor-shclls
and standing puddles. Men are very seldom seen
And over the young and old tower melancholy
house-fronts, shutting out the sky and the breeze
and, black and saturated with the pestilent vaporl
which are rising unseen around them,
'Hang their poison on the sick air"