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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-01

The MYSTERY NOT SoLvED.-The
Gazette of Saturday had an interest
ing article headed 1.-The Mystery
Solved; in which the mystery con-
nected with the visit Of Commodore
McCauley to Cuba, is clearly shown
up. Tho impression bad got abroad
that che Commodore had gone there
with sealed letters from government,
not to ask, but to demand in war
voice, that immediate and instant re-
paration be made Jonathan, for sun.
dry chips" at sundry times. which
have been knocked from his shoulder,
and also to know some good and suffi-
cient reason, why Johnathan's boats
are fred into, when they pass that way.
It seems, after all the speculation
which has been INDUCED in, by the
press, in reference to the Commodore's
visit, that he only went as peace
officer TO see Genl Concba's troops on
muster, and also to partake of a ban
quet Of" green peas and taste the
Generals direct importation of the
milk Of Burgundy" The Gazette
shows up the matter in its proper
light; but still the mysterv--the great
unsolved problem remains as it was
before-unriddled. There are a cou.
pie of mystical stars in gilt" on the
front door posts Of an Office in Laurel
street Of this city, that have as yet
had, no solution. Everybody knows
what single star means--it means
Cuba, and signifies that there is still
one star outside of the Great Ameri-
can Star Spangled. Banner armament.
that should DO brought within-that
there is gcm Of a thing-an isle in
the ocean that could be made to shine
brighter, and give more light to be-
pightod mankind, if brought within
the pale of civilization. But what
signifies two stars! ? 1t has been init
mated that there. is secret design on
San Domingo that after Cuba shall be
had, then shall the lone star look fur
ther south and scour out the Gulf Of
its absurdities. The election of our
snterprising fellow citizen in "Lau-
rel " to the Office of Attorney General,
will not shut the door upon him to
further preferment; and it is for this
reason we nention his name in. con-
nection with the Gubernatorial chair
Of San Domingo.
~ HOFFMAN,, near V. HEUDEs,
in Court House Square, received on
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-01

The Patent Office has furnished
seeds and directed experiments to be
made by Mr.. Colbert, Of Mount Airy.
Nd, with more than one hundred va
rie'ies of beans produetiveness and
adaptation to the climate, the results
of which are to be embodied in fu.
ture report. The above seeds were
selected from many samples pro-
cured from South America, China.
Japan, various parts of Europe, and
the United States. Those kinds
which prove successful, and are not
already to be found in abundance in
the country, will be multiplied from
year to year, for the purpose of pro-
curing seed for the public distribu-
ton.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-01

~ Mr.. Albert G. Blanchard has
a card in the city papers Of Sunday,
recommending THAT on the coming
Thursday morning at 7 o'clock that
the citizens Of this state-country as
we'll as city, kindls up the largest
fires they can, in order that we may
have understanding Professor Espy's
theory. A good suggestion. Were
it followed, the desired result would
most certainly be brought about.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-01

DUTTER 100 Kegs Butter for sale
II +. PRENDERGAST & C(
April oath 1855.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-01

The EARTH.-The most interesting
and valuable experiments now being
made in England to ascertain the,
weight of the earth's crust. To do this
it is requisite that every description of
stratum lying between the upper and
lower pendulum used in making these
experiments should have its weight,
exactly found. as well as its thickness
measured. In some places near the,
surface there are clay and earth ; in
others, sandstone. limestone. shale. and
then seames of coal some of the strata
are saturated with water. others quite
dry; all these varieties of deposits, in
their respective conditions, are dis.
tinctly examined and weighed by the
processes which silence has recently,
discovered.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-01

The TRUE DELrA's TESTIMONY -
OF all the beverages yet invented to
kill off intemperance, Simpsons Ar
omatic Scheidam Juniper Schnapps
may fairly claim the preference. Holt,
the monarch of all that is great in
furnishing what is deemed good for
the inner man, has only to get up a
Scheidam Juniper Julep of the genu-
inc material and the cup of his glory
will be full to overlooking.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-01
y { ~ A0pertise m ems
Dress Goods.
AT REDUCED PRICES.
400 Gags.

UAY.-Twenty tons best quality Hay
III For sale by
april 2S.- JOSHUA bEAL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-01

The SOCIALIST CoLoNY IN TEXAS.
The Dallas (Texas) Herald, Of the
oath ult.. says:
The colonists intended to settle the
colony of M. Considerant and asso-
ciates in this vicinity, are beginning
to arrive. 1t is designed, we learn,
to introduce during the present year
between one and two thousand. The
number will be added to by fresh ar
rivals each succeeding year.
NJ. Considerant and family will be
here in the course of two or three
weeks. for the purpose Of taking up
their permanent residence in the coun-
try.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-01
Oats and Bran.

For Cow Feed.
DOB and Corn Meal, a splendid feed fof
y cows and stock generally, price sO.
ne, bushel. Iapril 2s. JOSHUA BEAL
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-06
Misftllanfons.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
Drug and Paint House.
I;:frcts.t raet two doc "a sas, of Buffalo.

s rfE
HENRY d. WEED,
TTAS in store as large stock Of Drugs, Medicines,
I'll Paints ,OiIs and Dye Stuff was ever brought
into Rock Island which he offers TO the trade ~ a
small Eastern prices. and at retail on very
reasonable terms. As hisstock was purchased rom
n rst class houses In New Ysrk, Boston and Phadei-
pha am is constantly being repienished, customers
can rel, upon getting pure and unadulterated Drugs
he feels confident in saying thai his stock Of Drugs
cannot be excelcd for quality, variety and low PR.
eesa ,h' section e ss.n,ry Az ,hs EsRnsassr and
orihe day, among which are the following:
Jaype's Family Medicines, Mus,ang Linimen.,
Sl,an.s - Arabian
NJ mas - Nerve and Bone Liniment,
Cavalry :. weaver's Syrup.
Hni,nway,s Pills, Smiths Tonic Syrup,
$50 -. Ointment, Ayers Cherry Pectoral,
Bulls Sarsaparilla, India Chongogne,
Tnwnsend,s Webstcrs Specific,
f,nysoti,s Lyons Katharion,
Marshall's Uterine Catholicon.
BRUSHES, BRUSHES.
whitewashbrushes Brushes all sizes,
Hair Is Is Varnish IS s.
brushes, in rrca. variety Tooth and Nail Brushes,
PAINTS. PAINTS.
Lnseed Oil, Iitharge,,
Yellow .. Copal yari. quail.
red :. Coach.
Red Lead. Asphaitum,
Venetian Red hmeN a.ua'he''
Ochre French, White lead ~ oh'
. American. Zinc snow white,
Also. large stock, ofLard. Whale ana sperm Wis
by the barrel or less qua nifty. -
Persons in want of any articles in my line will md
it greatly to their advantage TO give me call do
not advertise prices nor the amount OF stock have
ON hand as the price of Dru constay changing,
and adye rtiscd prices csnitot be relied npon but
customers ling my store nj ali times be sup
piled ut the loves, market rates nsxvv i wErp.
Oct ad.tf &c Illinois street, Rock Island
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-06
A BARGAIN I

THE story lstolf that property held too hi Ugh but
those wishing bargain In house an Tense v ouId
do wsil To call on the subscriber. ] nm Obliged 10
Sc and viii % SO for the sake Of nou;.S.
Call soon on The premises. H,rrison st. near 9Th
st. rat my sh.pon iih 81. below the Court House.
Ala, a fine lot 10 sale,
June i3-dtf FIX. FITZPATRICK.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-06
Ureffries.
FAMILY GROCERY.


THE stock G,e g, rs
which he will warrantto be of the very best aualit
and which nc willsell as Low ascAh be purchased
CIGARS.
A choice 10, ofcigarsiust received andfor saitio
Al whoiessle orrctail. nprv
Davenport. Dees3d, ls54-d,f
NEW FAMILY GROCERIES.
THE subscriber has opened large and choice as
! sortment OF Family Groeeries, 81 the ohn-n
RREn SToRE,-
Front st., nearly opposite the Mills,
..sfsr door. se'a~ Brrror. Pre,,yrans;
Where I shall always have on hand afuii suppl! u
AL such articles as ever. family needs, viz;
!. Sugar; Fish an , ZINES sho.,de,..
Clarified. Bacon Hamsana saoasueHs'
$, II and so. Mol; Choice Flour;
sSs srse arc,. Potatoes " %s:'
Pepper and spice; Dried Fruits
Nails and Glass; wosden Ware;
oiiand Turpeniine; Soap and Candles, Sta rch; :.
Ard ,nany pther 1rticlestoo to mention, a
ofwhch viii be sold for ready pay, atthc iowest pr
xi,,a,so purchase allkina. Of Country Produce
Batter, Eggs, Poul,r, Wheat, Corn, 0s,. etc etc
MAY s4-du DAVID A. BURROWS.
,JeSf Rcrcired!
TEN Rs.:, MycK FRESH fArhackEREi' Sept
Try sen and come again.
24.sa,ss7 N "A ALSO
Ohio, Liverpool and Stone Wsre.
Goa. u 8 BsAsr.- RIoRDAN 4 ShEAD.
Oct leldn -----
Hf do ssdelires. GOOdS!''
ANDxnow that we can furnish cnstomers with ar.
| n tieles in our lire -
CHEAP AS THE CHEAPEST,
and n. reed a. the best. Everything usually found
a, Arst class Family Grocery Store may be had at
on Establishment. So come along!
We q aeliysr Goods and defy competitio'
ocs,o RIORDAN 4 SHEAD.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-06
TIE SHOE TRADE

TrAyIyG increased our facilities for manufaetnr.
linr and dealing In Boots, shoes and Leas9eI .ue
: adevasrued. successors Of s. G. Dawson q Co., OF
Ter 70 he people Of Dav aud vicinity greater
lnAneAmeuss than to buy their Boots and shoes
,ft6em Oar retail stock neresfter VIII always con-
aiu every description of goods wanted by the people
We aiso are making extensive preparations for
Whoaessleing Boots and shoes, and we invite couh-
A. ealsv. 70 call nd examine stock ana prices
ecs 3 % 10 sell on as good a.
ehey ca b. purchased in ST. Louis or Chicago.
DAWSON, GRiGGs & co.
..tsx Brady ST., door from I'd.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-06
Dec 1lE54-dIy
Fresh Groceries,

ME have just received from The East the largest
" and b. al stock az Groeeres ever offered for sale
IN Davenport VS. bnYee,ery article in our lin and
will warrant goods to be Of the best quality aud
/! our prices reasonable. We invite both dealers II
families 10 call and examine our stock.
Orlf DALZEIH *
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-06
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE OFFICE

T'HEundcrsgnedha.o peneda Genern Intelligence
Office with II complete set Of books In wh'hto
enter all kinds Of Reai and Persona PropeTt, for sale
or for rent. the names OF all Sery8Lts who wish for
places III families within the city, aisothe names Of
Mechanics Laborersaud othersscek ingemployp ent,
so thatth &c whoare in search OF Houses. LaHdsS
wants. DC caGnntfail Of immed esuccrss in obtain
ingeitherby calling al my onicc. Charges moderate
receive proBTiatteEtion.
A. FiSEFfELD.
No. 4 CONNIE rcalBuildings
llyl-uIX
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-06
Something New and Valuable.
AMERICAN PORCELAIN WARE

II. M. DiGGINS, .
DFGsis call the attention ofibe citizens fnsvV.
ID pott Kock Isa AL and yicinit, 70 . He~ .selu,s
and durable ware called
HE AMERICAN PORCELAIN.
ssmples OF hch be seen at the Z. 3. En- ,saet
Ace, near tho Iss nd eny Hotel Mr.. y. drtft sshcr
iy opening an establishments Rock i,l.hd for ,ss
safe OF liis new aud SPLENDID ware. Ahc, 'penir
seiinE rlxsts fJr the sale oiths ware IN all sruci
Of the United States.
Ararc ch,sncr fnr persons " ishinr TO effsFs 10
pleasant and profitable business. App, sithe Us
Express orre. orso VI. NJ Dierns, atthe Island Cay
Hotel. Jul, ?fi.tg
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-06
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
@R0N u

f 81.
ci,ic, in the ste m estern, and Souihwes
tern States by continuous Railway direct; ~,
road also connects at Piifsburg WIN daliy Inc =
Steamers to all portson the Northwestern a
mnst d;ysef cheapest and reitatte rsafep y
which FREIGHT can beferwarded TO andirom 'he
Great Hest. p..A.I.
Rstes between Philadslphia and Pittsburgh:
First Clnss..Bo Boots. shoes. ~! 90e. . l00lb.
Goods lin box esl, Furs Feathers Ac.l
second Clnss.. Books q station-
ery Dry Goods lin baies), Drugs ,sc = 100 10.
lad Medicines, Hardware. Leah
err, " COL. &c.
Thi I'd Class..Anvils, Ragging.) ,,
bacon. Pork lin bulk9 last steer, { ooe. ID io'io'
Sole Leather lin bundles) osre, We
Fourth ClaSs..Cohee fish, Ea,} ,o,,,
con & Pork tpacSedl lard y LARD OR avg. 'oo'''
EI.OUR-sl per Dbl. until further notice.
GRsIN-5O cts per Ito lbs, until further notice.
COT-roN-x2 per bale, NOT eNceeaihg 'oo 'os'
weight. until fut Their notcs. ,p,u.
NPln shipping Goods fromany pom Easi , o INN
ainhia he nartjcua to marx pack age ria PenHSgt-
r,a,a R,;lroed,, AnGands consigned 10 the agent
oi,his 9oad al Philadelphia or Pttsburgwiloe Tor
wtrded withoufdetentlon. - No.
Epr,aur AyyNrs.-Harris. Normis 70, Mem
hts TN IA r sass & Cost Louis; J ;. Mitch
Ell q SON Evansville, Ind rumesn,i, he,i M MI
dneI ard Carter q Jew ~ Louisville, n.y.; h Z, Mel
am, Madison Ind; Sprigmsn & Brown and Irwin
a "a cinrinnati: " W. Graham Co. zahes'uie'
Ohio. Leech & Co.. No. 81 Kirby 81, besteh; 1eech
& Co No Astor House, New forsi M; ".haih
81 and No Battery Place. New fars: =. >. s.ee-
Oar phi,edeltbia; Maeraw Il Rooms, ballimore' 1eo.
c. Francseus Piusbhrg DI:,
u RI HOUSTON. General Freight -ds'f, PA'tS.
II J. LOMBAERT, SnPf. AteeRa,Fa.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-06
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
'!'HE subscriber has received from the Eastern and
Southern Markets large and well selected stock
goods of all descriptions, III common use, consisting
Of Dry Goods, Boots aud shoes, Hats and Caps,
Glassware, Queensware, Buffalo Robes,
Groceries, Dried Fruit Cotton Warp,
Carpet Chain, Picking Yarn Cut window Glass,
G.. 4. T. /. * Kanawha salt Hardware,
Nets and Nil, Saws Iron all kinds, stee assorted
Castings, Nails, all kinds, .riHdstoncs,
Woodenware, Live geese feathers, Pitch d Oakum,
Sole and Upper Leather. Wall Paper,
Willow Baskets, Paints and Oils, Dye Stuns, DC,
viii n will be sold al small advance for Cab. As
int I'd keeping every thing in common use, persons
wal ing several articles obtain them on Front
ntth Brick Store opposite the Mills. Davenport Iowa
me O. Is5S 90 j. NJ. BOWLING.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-06
Twin-City Mill!

LADIES' COLLIspE. m. on
'I'H Second Quarter ofthe above ihsnu'; III ofiI
mence on "Wednesday, September ''n =" 80
departments. ~ ;nstrus'
Our arrangementsfor u thorough courseo,i, ~. AZ
tion in she various departments OF the Io,,hr a.
ami pie and on q scale to meet the demAhos n
and spirit ofthe times. and con-
weaim TO Civ nmore practical. thorous .hool, f.f
plete course Of studies than an! 81 ON, The LEAD
young ladies'. Yea, more, we mean o'a~ ...
In the business offemale duration: n;, the cir
TheeouTse Of studies will be yArlro 70 unamil
cumsianccs and nteile ctual cspneH! MI ref q
Tuition IN the Prinar, Department., M Z.
do Sc" usual eoursc. 45t#N sn s. 4"
Language and hieher English brahches,e
NoIE.-No extra chargesin tn forinaiof
Teachers dc t,srtment.1 . t
Musi. on Plane elodeoI .G:.itaTan % no " :"
Ha,n $40 Oh 10 !. an .. I"
Landscape Paintinfin Oil.
Monoebromatic, Grayoh rchci 90
Drawing, SC. each, 'H
Papler MpeheHpt Orpam epta lLashsr an /. ~
Work each, y s,,skeg. 49, D"
Embroidery Oman c MIA Feeble Work, 4. 81
&c, g., IN all their variety, Zach, w Is.
Diplomas viii be giyept o those who com
plcte athorougbcaursein either oi'hs
departments.
Board with fu finished rooms Including "a !. II,
N washing lights fuel, stationery &c, e. Nv q
lfthe upil furnishes her own room, cc, .s
All payments to be madein advance. ,.ehol.
~, "as ",,,.,annI, ssos. +. II. COD DINO, 4
proprietorand slpsrinisnas'"
M Ma: + 4. \. SSDS,ss, Fdne'P''
sassnpsr Aug -, 'sS-dwr.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-06
For Sale BY the undsrsisned

For Sale by the Undersigned
| ol2in Book i6in the town Of WaIcott, faear the
bepoL1 Also Lot nj in ''llawley's Ont Lois,' -
sAid I9t cpE3sJ 81 acresund is siirutvd aoaut thrGp
miles pasi ofIavsnpou. on tie river opposite Moline
lis. Being upon the bluff, and coIurnHndin. a fine
Davenport ana Rock Island 1T is very desirable site
for \ residence. j. WILSON 6UiIEAU
sepifdtf In whitaker d Grants Office
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-06
Collector.

GJUfEFFEOTs
TOHS A. GUY will attend to the collecting 81
81 debts, take subscriptions Cor New paper. sud do
general agency bu.in,ss, Office with A. II. Miller
La Agent, who will attend to my business when
absent Office over the old Post Ofice building.
Referto
BURROWS IL PRETTYMAN.
COOK e. DILLON.
favenro RI. Iowa. Oct. Both.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-06
" II W 5 + o G II
I'll AR ID w A r f.! I!

THE subscriber is Eos rcceisiDga nes and com
L piete assortment OF Engilsh aud Anne ricaH Hard
ware from ,h1 manufacturer. aGd Importers. He
wishes c the Alteration OF the ulie 70 the fo'iov-
ing fscte.
That having been connected win the manufacture
or most kinds Of Hard ne issnabled 70 purchase
ri isw rates.
Tsafhe does not mean 10 be lndersold.
He intends 70 nj axe his establishments Head Quar-
ters aiftiBd Of Hardware from cambria nee lie
20 q crow bar.
Hy strict xtten'ion business, honorable deal 6,
md the QUE price srs,em 20 inertia sta e
st the puec patronage. f4a&f
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-06
KEYSTONE lNNURAN(E CO.

PHILAnEIPIII..PA. Capital sno9 roo
Pm MoRIARTy, Pres J,MonRIs THoMPs'N
ANSON GRAY, Vice ;. Secretary,
Oct ~ IS A. FlSEFIEIp, Agent.
NithcrsaN' BLOCK. Davenport.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-06
N0,I'I(,II,

THE subscribers intending TO be absent from tht
cit, for short tine, All orders for Mcfiowsn' 4
Double Acting Pumps left With Burrows n Pratt, maj
or II. Dumontw will receive pr 'mpt attention
o MDSES a. LITTER
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-06
FOR SALE,i

Enquire Of ALFRED C. RILLoN,
June 9.dtf No. & lie Claire Rev
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-09-19
WRITTEN AT MY MOTHER's GRAVE.

BY GEORGE D. PRENTICE
The trembling dew-drops fall
Upon the shutting flowers; like souls at rest
The stars shine giorieusiy and all
Save me. are blest-
Mother, I love thy grave.
The violet. with its blossoms blue and mild
Waves o'er thy head when shall 1t wave
Above thy child
IT'S a sweet flower, yet must
It's bright leaves to the coming tempest bow;
Dear mother, it's thine emblem dust
Is on thy brow.
And could love to die;
To leave untasted lifeis dark. bitter streams
By thee, as erst in childhood lteA
And share thy dreams
And must Iinger here,
To stain the plumsge of my sinless years,
And mourn the hopes to childhood dear
With bitter tears.
Ay, L must linger here.
lonely branch upona wither d tree
Whose last frail leaf, untimely sere;
Went down with thee
Oft from life's wither'd bower,
In still communion with the past tnrn'
And muse on thee, the only flower
In memorys urn
And when the evening pale
Bows like mourner, on the dim, blue wave,
straw to hear the night-winds wall
Around thy grave
Where is thy spirit flown
gaze above-thy look is imaged there;
| Iisten-and thy gentle tone
Is on the air.
o. come, while here l press
NV brow upon thy grave and, IN those mild
And thrilling tones of tenderness
Bless bless thy child
Yes, bless thy weeping child;
And Ger thine urn-religion's holiest shrine
o. give his spirit, undefiled-
To blend with thine
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-09-19
TIE RAJ TsmANss JOURNAL.

infor1n the citizens of Clearfield. and public
generality that they have entered into co-partner-
ship in the ,,,-e,r,-,
CABINET MIXING BUSINESS,
and keen constantly on hands, and manufacture
to order at the lowest prices, every variety of
furniture. consisting OF
Dining. Breakfast, and Centre Tables, SgUing,
Writiag, and Wash-StaRds, Mahogany. aud
Common Bed-s.eads;
Mahogony and Cane -bottomed Chairs. Bureaus,
Sofas Lounges, &C., &c.
Cofins made and funerals attended on the short
est notice, with a neat hearse, and appropriate
aecomp8nyments
House Painting done on the shortest notice.
Shop and Ware-rooms, same formerly occUpi-
ed by j ohm Gulich NEARLY opposite the Jew Store
CIearfeId Pa JOHN GULICH,
May %, '55-1y. DANIEL BENNER.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-09-19

happy but once in my life, and that was when
fell down stairs, fractured my collar bone,
and skinned my leg so badly, / couldn't get
down on my knees to thank God l hadn't bro
ken my neck
The Judge reIented and let Mr. Take go,
and that rotund individual left the room try
ing to whistle and sing at the same time, and
also dance an independent jig with each leg to
different tune.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-09-19

r. It takes a down east man to ask ques-
tions; but once in while enc of them finds
his match Jonathan overlook q gentleman
who was travelling on horseback notwithstand-
ing the cli advantage Of having lost leg.
His curiosity awakened, as he rode along
side of him. to know how he chauced to meet
with such a misfortune.
Been ia the army, guess 2 said the anxious
inquirer. Never was in the army in my life. ;
the traveller remarked. Sit duel, p'raps 2
eNever fought duel, sir Horse throwed you
off, I guess, or something of that are sort p
No, Sir; nothing of that kind Jonathan tri-
ed various lodges, but all to no effect; and at
last. almost out of patience with himself as
well as with the gentleman whose patience was
very commendable, he determined direct
inquiry as to the nature of the accident by
which the gentleman had come to lose his leg.
Il will tell you,' replied the traveller, son con-
dition that you will promise not to ask me an
other question: agreed, agreed exclaimed
the eager listener; Sagreed' well, SIR re-
marked the gentleman, 1T was 6iH off, Bit
| OFF, cried Jonathan. sWa'H, declare; I sho'd
| Just like 70 Know tchat on arfd bill IL OFF,
/ Jonathan was no m pre inquistive, and nc
more taken aback, than the inquiring English
man, who had been betrayed into the presump
| tion of asking gentleman with whom he was
/ travelling, if he was single man? No, l an
not, Sir :Oh, beg your pardon-a married
man 2 No, Sir, am not pray, excuse me
! I perceive you are widower-' NO, am no
| a widower.'-The inquisitor was nonplused
! Not a single man, nor a married man, nor
widower: Pray, what may you be, if may b,
so bold as to ask 2 1T is none of your bust
ness; but if you are very anxions TO know
an, q dirorceI man. SIR p
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-09-19

TThe oriental correspondent of con-
temporary, writing from the scene of war of
the allied army in Europe, speaks of the ssnlis-
cradle system of the British Government, by
which large majority of the officers are Sc
lected because they happen to be members of
the British ristocracy--uneducated for SOL
diers and totally without any experience as
such, and whose only qualifications are their
accidental birth and unearned wealth; and
adds ..0ne cannot but exelaim, West Point
forever !! long life and prosperity to this A
merican institution which knows no birth and
no wealth, and where merit alone advances the
man -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-09-19

NEW RESTAURANT AND ICE CREAM
~ SALOON.-The subscriber begs leaye TO in
form the ladies' and gentlemen Of Cearfeid that
he has taken the commodious house south of
Hemphill's Hotel, where he designs keeping Ice
cream, Lemonade Cakes CenfectOnaries, &c.
lie viii also keep on hands supply of Oysters
and all other kinds of refreshments, in the saloon
he has formerly occupied in the basement Of
Hemphills Hotel CHARLES GREAFF.
Clearfed May ,, 1875.