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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01

View Musie. -sSJennie Marsh, OF Cherry VAL
by" Song and chorus Words by g. r. Norris, ESQ |;
nuAo BY Thomas Baker. Price rs cents A little gem,
seth woros and music charming for their simplicity.
rs melody 10 exceedingly pretty and easily caught
soon Dc AR = 0ST me
Continuation Auction Sale or a Superior COL
esnon OF wines and brandies.-We desirs to CAL the
attention to the sale OF the balance OF the CHI noe
70 o. made this day, Wednesday, Aug. lst At IL O'clock
a. the sales room No. IL Broad strsst BY ALBERT H.
ASc.onsr The goods ore 70 BE- sS sso N s tine
Z. ), bonced Warehouse
Rhode Island I1or Sc and Cattle Exhibition -
The Rhode leland Society for the Encouragement OF Do
nestle Industry will hold exhibition Of horses and
commence on Tuesdas September Ilth and continue
through the week. The premium list amounts to four
thousand dollars Competition Is open to all States and
the British Provinces Judges will be appointed from
other States a. far practicable The exhibition of
cattle sheep swine and poultry and the ploughng aud
5 Y take oa rSass ans
fered In premiums An address will DO delivered before
the society in the evening On Wednesday, Thursday
and ON tho afternoon Of each day there will DO grand
trial OF speed OF trottng horses On Saturday the pre-
MUM horses will be exhibited and auction sale viii
be held. Thirtytwo hundred dollars offered in prem
horses In order to prevent the confusion which
must necessarily arise from the entrance of two large
aunber OF rotng horses entrance fee Of $50 will be
charged on those competing for 5000 premiums and OF
$50 to those competing for $500 premums paid
the time OF entering, which be done before
ths lst Of September at the office Of the Society Rail-
Doad Halls, Providence The other entrance fees IS
Tor single horses and 81 for matched horses Arrange
naents have already been made with the New York aud
Erie Railroad, and with the New York Railroad and
Steamboat line via Stoningon for the issue of
uckets and the transportation Of stock at reduced
rates. Such arrangement win be extended to other
lines far may b. practicable. For further particu
lars reference Ia made hand bills, which will in all
eases be forwarded on application 70 the sscrstary
JOSEPH j. COOKE, President
c r KEITH cecretarv
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01

ID. Camer0n's Recipes arc the Most EcOno-
nical things Of the day. They contain everything that
n needed to heghten preserve the beauty, enabling
every TO make their cosmetics at saving OF
from 500 to loco per cent Sold by III. d. CAMERON,
az Columbia street, door from Atlantic (efo sde
Brooklyn minutes walk from the ferry, price 81,
1srwarded by mail to any part Of tho United States.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01

yIrASTRD-A INC Man AND a EOy Ar NOR.
w ton Baryfof,s dry yosfs store coscsr " rEas9
snd Columbia ssrsst,, roatn Bfooaya. ABsy @m--
diAt.y,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01

NYAsTED-BY 4. 7 'a'fHARr 4 CO., SALT.
w man, Ia tb,ir shoes.ls hosl ~ deyarfatut noAs
hut those acquainted with Tho buf,Erss ned agby
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01

4 FEW FIRST RATE LADIES' DRESS CAP MAKERS
"A wanted Immediately, at Robertsonis, 49, Broad
way. Apply for one week.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01

A PROTESTANT GIRL WISHES A SITUATION IN A
IA small family, TO do general heusework Good city
reference Address NJ G., box 1i6 Herald Office tor two
days.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01

HOON&c O1@. i-ts1s% Gls, JAusirA tNp ~
~ Cfor fan. asSss. psNsh AL cherry b-Assy "a.
tsy al p1rt, pa~nt Esilsrss sss~sltsl ell 49,
graThis, sffatu-2igss sna ssc;sosyss ssYri.ais A.
~ tasnaa' ~ shty In ~ TlGCrpksOgI
- ksftsa ss
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01

Tan, P1mpIes, Frtcklcs, Sunburn, ErnptiOns,
&c, positively cured BY G0UkaUDS Italian medsatsd
soap; poudrs subtitle uproots hair from low iorehesds
dye and restorative at the old depot, o. Walker street.
hSst store from Broadway Mrs Rays Brooklyn; Cslen-
der, So South Third htreet, Philadelphia.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01

VTTASTED-BY A RESPECTABLE PROTESTANT
w young girl, situation to do cham bsrworx and
plain sewing taking OF children. No objection
to nice place. Apply at 207 LIST avenue, corner Of
18th At.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01

WANTEu-A SITUATION, BY A RESPECTABLE wo.
w man, ~ bousekecpsr In iowa country Can
give the best Of city reference Please call ct 3s Green
wien st., near North Moore second floor, back
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01

NTANTEp-BY YOUNG WOMAN, A STU ALTON As
w cook in hotel restaurant she thorou ghly un-
derstands her business Can he for two days 10
Forsyth st., rooms. Best city reference eau DO
given.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01

vITASTED--A SITUATION, BY REspE CABLE
w young woman, to do the general homework offs
small private family; she Ia Grst plain cook
excellent washer npo iron.r and prodaes
excellent recommendation from her last stuatioa
obiec,inn to go short distance Ia the country
abe understands milking and taking care VI 4 GAFry.
tan for two days at $50 7th 81.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01

0C- RoArwAY CORNER a. KEAug-N 4 nqR
LC( re cabr.rtia can 4. knd Ess4.b ss,-.l
German Asa ifihh hslp, Tor ho,ss Aa1 t.ys's a = ss
also, ~asrs, paftsfs fAssfi sut 40 - ace
~ ih,s o. -. brsreh or,ee, TO- Df-sa~ish susst
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01

WI AHTFD--BY A RfSrEcrAnLE WOMAN, THE
w wasbiDg and ironing Of ladIes and gentlemen, a..
hvs shllings DOZEN can be veil recommended BY ths
best OF ladies' in the city. Call AZ i07 Eas. 25tn
tween "a and Sd avenues in the basement Inquire for
Mrs. Cogblen.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01

HIGHLY RESPECTABLE AMERICAN Girl.
"A Wishes situation in a nice family to do general
housework. Can give good reference from her last
place. Please apply at $50 oath IT, between Sh and 9th
ues, second door, front room.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01

Two DRUGGISTS OR PHYSICIANS "A GENTLEMAN
prietor or take the entire charge The advertiser il
surgeon, and able TO prescribe, visit and attend mid w
cry II required Address H. H. G. s. h., Herald OH e,
stating salary, &c.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01

TooK WASTfD-IN A PRIVATE FAMILY, A FIRST
~ rate plain cook. One bringing recommendations
from respectable persons in the city may apply a. 7a3
Broadway, opposite Asor place. basement door, between
q and ~ O'clock
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01
Tho finger OF scorn
should point, night and day,
At hum who would steal
Hsnufafion awav

Look out, then, II you d not be "sod,"
For counterfeit (the scamps are bold)
" Lyons Powder and his Pills.
Full many a shameless pedler sells.
Depot for Lyons Magnetic Powder and Pills
- insects, rata and mice, 424 broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01

VIZ tkrEu--RY A RESPECTABLE GIRL, A sfrrA.
w ton as chAmberrnAid and nurse cnzm FERN AID
aud TO assist In washing and ironing Pietso call AZ ~
4h avenue between 10th and ltb streets for two Gsys
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01

I0ok.-wAN1ED, A SITUATION ~ COOK, by Az
~ exps rienced woman undeIstssds all kinds Of pre-
serves, jeen pastry and soups and give the very
best OF city reference as TO cApabty kc Please Al
crss In care OF store 81 WeAt 18th st. bet 5th and
9th avenues, till engaged.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01

A YOUNG GERMAN GIRL WANTED TO DO TaR
IN general housswork OF a small family. She must
speak English and como well recommended. Cali, be.
tween 10 and O'clock, at liz Spring street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01

A 7 4 BYspIAR sf1TfNo ~ TnI Thigo wtgD
"A lgsor D-slsrs Auf,ilH'y Aso-stloa. so :.
John ,. thswbHtln, tsl.s ~ 80 - Esh E.ea
sirssi, or 1Gsssy stsaDg, Jsy - to f1.is-isg ga
iI~msn ~sf~ elected dslsrsss - met Lao uEt~y e,
dslssAts from its Niih varf, fsf The rafpan4 o. -
"ctns TIRE" sssEass u rsyfessa; 80 4tstr. % "a.
Convention a. tffsesss, Argusi = rf. John = Chsfa
terrain, esorgs '. Shsrvoo1 Jehn BOD. a X Lytsr
q. cforisr sGo hliIEE,Dn Ch,irnsB.
II. q. Ce1NtrN, Rerssfary.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01

UIASTED--BY AN AMERICAN WIDOW LADY
situation az houEekeepar In n geutes private IA.
my where there is other mistress, or In genteel
hotel, tho applicant being fully competent Pleas. sp.
ply 1t the City Hotel, corner OF Broadway and Howard
at, room No. >.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01

CIERK wANTED-ONE FULLY COMPETENT TO
~ take charge OF a retail thread and needle store
Apply at 2o7 9th avenue, before a. M or between
Ana 4 l.. NJ
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01

VTTANTFD--BY A RESPECTABLE PROTEST Ant GIRL,
w situation 10 do chamber ~ors and vs.irg, or
a. nrrse. Call AZ 80 Butler At, Brooklyn.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01

ITO STOCK CLERKs.-WANrED, A COMPETENT AND
Il active young from 20 to IS years OF age, that
Ia familiar With all the branches OF the stock
business, possesses an influence with all the leading
leading stock OPERATORS to be- able to oourro thsr
patronage To such person comply with ali
these requirements and produce the most unsxcspon
raj compensation win be given, permanent stua-
ton No others need apply Address O. B., Herald
Office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01

yIYANTED-BY A RESPECTABLE AMERICAN GIRL,
w situation in private family, AZ nurse, sesm.
suess or chambernaid The beat reference given to
fn,thfuluess aad ability Apply at No. s5 h.asex ST
secoud floor.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01

WTASrID--A SITUATION, ny RESPECTABLE
w young womsD, as cook; undsrstands bread Asd
pastry making IN willing TO assist in ssshiny Raf rop-
irg in quiet family Can DO at 3la Mott q, up
stairH, back room.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01

- OyERNEss.-A GERMAN LADY, WHO HIS RI.
NJ sided time in this country, wishes situation
81 EoverDsss IN . private family seminary Sue IL
fully capable Of teaching French German, drs spg, the
ordinary English bra1chss and the rudiments Of music
Reference given from her present situation. Would pre-
fer going south. ADDRESS tp"stpaia) T. v, boz ei5
Post Once, Bridgeport, Conn.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01

WAhTfb-N WHOiiEAIE HAKDwABL ROT n.
w IN this ely smart tor ~ shoui ~ 40 .tD
srits With fsciii'y 10 sttrl - tie bAEllsy batsse.
Ae. Address boz 2 "a Post oGl-a
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01

NrASiEB-A SITUATION, BIZ Az ENGLISH Girl.
w to do chamber and waiting, or to take cars
u children. Please at call 2t5 Nest 10th street be-
tween sth and 10Th Can be rs.n for 20 days
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01

1.-TWO YOUNG WOMEN, ONE PROTESTANT, WISH
Il for situations; the one as chamoermsid aud
srefs, or nurse and seamstress the other lady's
dressm&ker and doe washer and ironer Apply for 40
Gays at No. 81 4h avenue, between 9Th and 9th SITS.
City reference II required
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01

NANrED-BY A RESPECTABLE YOUNG WO2AN,
w Asitustou as child's nurso; has objection ~
Asist in chamber work The bcst OF city rsferesss
be given. Can be AZ POI Elm At.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01

w ASrEn-TWo BORA 10 woeK IN sr1yT
w store, sbost IL o. H. ysar. ~ sgs Mas Ers4ass
good eity f,ieFsne. None a,tsr. s.si agsiy ca ~
john Lnissy'r, l1s ttk srrrRs
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01

MTANTED-BY A COMPETENT YOUNG W0MAS, A
w situation 20 do general Homework, % assist In
chamberwork private family. Coed city rstersns
giyen. Apply AZ 395 Greenwich street for two days
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01

IL0Ak HANDS wANTED.-A FEW GIRLS AT 80
~ Walker st for the season. Those Who updsrs,.pd
their business thoroughly will apply. None Others
wanted
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01

w ANTfB-BY 4 RESpECSABLE Yot SG GIRL, A
w situation TO do chamoerwors and plain scvlnx,
would HE TO 20 travelling with lady, assist ia
wash ing and ironing Good city references given II
quired Call AT I9I West Tsenty hfth atree Tor days
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01

A RESPECTABLE GIRL WISHES A SITUATION TO
"a take care OF children and do plain sewing. The
tween Twenty sixth and Twenty seventh street. Can
be for two days.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01

A RESPECrABLEYOuNG WOMAN WISHES A SITUA-
"A ton as seamstress or ladies' maid, or to take
charge Of children has objection to go the
try. Pleaie call or address 1888 LIST avenue for two
days.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01

NrASTED-BY IN AMERICAN PROTESTANT GIRL,
w situation ~ seamstrers; und-rst snds masins
fine shirts and embroidery, and do all Ainds of PLAIN
sewing. Can be at i25 Wet 36th 81 between tn
and s,n avenues.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01

w understands soupr, jeIlles All kinds ~ Wild 10 H.
and IL = iirft rate baker Any commands for VI N 30
West Thirteenth II, third door, VIII be attended to
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-05-17
I WHOLE NO. 165.

at first snatched up blanket 10 cover
his egress. but now dropping it. he rails
ed the window. and out he bounded. ssns
culottes. sans everything. but a very short
under garment. and thus. with hair al.
most on end. he dashed upon full parade
ground. The shout which hailed him
brought on, the whole barracks to see
what was the matter. and the dignii.d
captain pulled sergean; in from, OF him
TO hide himself.
why dIdnt you shpi, on it," inquir.
ed the lieutenant,
because there was no sharp shooters
IN front 10 sop retreat" answered the
captain.
"Ail / got q shsy. 'ssn, ilh," said the
lieutenant. "that you nigh, ihafely have
done il. for I'll thware there wathn't
single grain of powder in it,"
The captain has never spoke of ner--
business since.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-05-17
"Thpit on it. Captain

A good story has been told of lisping
officer Of the y. S. Army. having been
victimized by brother officer. (who was
noted for his cool delibersiion and strong
nerves. and his getting square with him
in the following manner. The cool 10.
ker, the captain. was always qulzzing the
lisping officer. lieutenant, for his ner-
vOusness.
Why" Said he one day. in the pres.
ence Of his company. nervousness is
all nonsense; | tell you. lieutenant, no
brave man will be nervous"
We'll" inquired his lisping friend,
"how would you do. Impose a .hell with
an inch fulhee thould drop iihelf in a
walled angle. in which you had ,bel,er
from company of tharp- thoo,herih. aud
where it'll wath thertain if you put out
your moth you'd get peppered?"
'How?' said the captain. winking at
the circle. "why. take Il cool and spit on
the :usee."
The party broke up. and all retired for
the night except the patrol. The next
morning number Of soldiers were as.
ssmbled. and talking in clusters. when
along came the lispin3 lieutenant: lsziiy
opening his eyes. he remarked:
IL want to try on experimental thith
morning. and thee how extheedingly COO
you can be-"
Saying this. he walked delibefa tely Ut
TO the fire. which was burning on the
hearth. and placed in its hottest center q
powder canister. and Instantly retrested
There was but one mode of egress and
tha, was upon the parade ground. the
road being built up for defence: the oc
cppant took one look at the canister
compreheneed his situation. and in mo-
ment dashed at the door. but il was fas
tened on the outside.
Charley. let me out il you love mel
shouted the captain.
"Thpit on the canishterw shouted hs
in return.
Nots moment wss 70 be lost; be hsd
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-05-17
iIIwT. TO YOU'VE MARRIED WoMEE.-

iIINT. TO You've MARRIED WoMEE.-
By all means have the naming of the ba-
by. If your husband suggests a name,
intimate severely to hin ,ha; he knows
nothing at ell sbeu, lhe matter; that
you guess its your baby-none Of hls
business.
Regard your baby a. the FIRST baby that
ever came up TO the standard OF q "li;tlc
angel" bis "muzzeI's lille darling-foEce
it npun every body that calls upon you
make them agree with you as to its per-
fiction, or regard them as mortal enemies
-rnoke Them hold and tess the tiny. pi
ny chrrub and they will probably real
lie Geo. ID. 2r-nlices' idea Of the poet
~ Of notion"
SOLDERING is an excellent sign in babies
in a boy it is sign iha, he viii chew
tobacco-in girl that she wlll dip.
consequently when your baby is having
a fl Of it, plunge its face at every mouth
in the room. and when they wipe their
faces with an air of vcxaiion and dis
gust. ask them If il WASH. "thweet."
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-05-17

from US. The annual reunion comes; we
gather round the yearly banquet. we look
for the cherished faces. we listen for the
loved voice; blu. the heart sweils. the big
tear trembies on the eyeld, for thcre. in
tia. cherished circle. in the very place
where one who nestled fondliesl in our
affection. used to sill, is lone vacant
chair
We who sit a, the head OF these "a
ly feasts should never forget that one day
we shall DO absent from the banquet
Tn. time will surely come when we shall
cease 10 occupy place there. We know
not when the vacancy may occur, but as
sure "a, human destiny 10 sweeping on
ward and onward. always toward eietni
ty; SO sure will the day Of our depart
ure come, and struggle as we may resist
as we may. we must pass from among the
living. and leave behind US for the uext
ga iherlng. lone vacan. chair"
Albany Reg.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-05-17
An AmeFOuS Er0Daut.

A late French Journal relate. the fol-
lowing sto'y. which. il will be seen, is
French all over, besides being immense
ly funny:
While Mons. Goddard was filing an
immense balloon in the Chompe de Mars.
ne amused The spectators by sending up
The small figure of man the perfect
sem blence Of NJ. Theirs without spect,-
cies. The little man being filed with
gas, rose m,jssticsiiy into the air, and
was soon lost 10 visV among the clouds.
HIS adventures, which became known the
next day. were curious. Thanks TO a
strong and sa~e.1s.c 49, witch impeii-
ed him on his course, the balloon man
arrived the same afternoon in the sight
of fine country house in the neighbor.
hood of Bievro. IL was near the hour
OF dinner. and the lady of the mansion.
who naturally thought herself perfectly
safe. wss occupied in the mysteries of
her toilet. Ii was warm day, and she
had opened one of :he windows, which
looked out upon the park, and wa, safe
from any prying eyes. While tranquility
engaged. by the assistance OF a corset
lacing, in reducing her waist 30 size
and shape that would reflect credi, on her
husbands taste, she was suddenly started
by baN Of wind followed by strange
noise; Immediately the asement WAS
thrown open, and cur Little balloon'msn
entered her room unannounced. The la.
dy u;ters a cry of terror, and throws a
shawl over her shoulders. Th. lirle man
driven by the wind. throws himself upon
the unhappy woman. who. screaming
louder than ever, pushes him of and he
conceals himself under the bed.
just as The wife in supplica,ing voice
says 10 this novel Don Juan: "Ah! Mon.
sieur, go away. or you will ruin me-"
the husband furiously rushed in, crying:
"Ah! the wretch. got him now" and
goes IN search of his sword to run him
through The body.
The husband arrives, armed ID the
teeth, followed by the whole household.
who seek TO notify his anger.
The wife. mors dead than alive, reit.
crates in the midst Of her sub. Fly
fly! Monsieur. and save NE the sight Of
dreadful tragedy"
v h'le two OF his friend: hold ihe hus
band. third STOPPING down. perceives
oar little friend; who. for good cause.
does not utter word. and catching him
by the leg, draws him forth from his
concealment. when. 10! Monsieur Bal
'-~.- ,an innee- heil. dom RI the bed.
stead. "a Uses h.aself erect, sweIrs uu.
and rises majesiicai!y to the ceiling. to
the immense amusement Of the spects-
sors. while The poor jealous husband sinks
away. sword and all. heartily ssha med
of his causeless wrath
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-05-17
I0nng imfrifa.

"A very uncertain. mysterious, meg
plicable creation is bov-who can de-
fine him?" II will try. A boy is
the spirit of mischief embodied. A per
feet teeiotum. spinning round like jenny
or tumbling heels over head. He invari-
ably gees through the process of leaeing
over every chain in his reach. makes drum.
heads out of the doors; turns the tn pans
into cymbals. takes the best knives OUT 10
Gig worms for bait: and loses them; hunts
up the mulasses cnsk, md leaves the mo-
lasses running; Is boon companion TO ihs
sugar barrel; searches up all the PIE and
preserves left from supper. and eats Them:
goes TO the apples every ten minutes:
hides his old cap IN order TO wear his hes,
one cuts his boots accidentally If he WANTS
O new pair; tears his clothes Tor fun;
jumps into the puddes fo- Snort. and for
diitO tracks the carpetsi marks your fur
niture; pinches the baby; wolne. the
nurse; ties FIRE crackers TO The kittens
tail, drops his school boohs in the gutter
while he fishes with Din. pockets his
schoolmasteT's specs" aud finally turns
asober household upside down If he cuts his
little finger. He IS provoking and IN
provoke bic torment, especially 10 his sis
ters- He don't pretend TO 90 much until
he is twelve. Then begins the rnge for
froch coats. blue eyes. curly hair. white
dresses. imperfec, rhymes and dickies.-
a, fourteen he is ''too big" 10 spill. wood
or go after water. and al the time those
Interestingly offices ought 10 BE performed
contrives 10 be invisible whether conceal
cd in the gsrrei with some old worm-eaten
navel -ioI, company. ensconced on the
wool pile learning seogeruemriu. S---..1
on on some expedIIion that turns ont 10 be-
more deplorsble. Al fifteen he has iolera.
bic experience Of the world. but from sig
teen TO twenty, we may clear the track
when he's in sight. lie knows more than
Washington; expresses his opinion with
the decision Of Ben Franklin; makes up
his mind that he was born 10 rule the
world. and new lay the track of creation;
thinks PEovidencs is near sighted: under.
stands theology md The science of the pro-
noun |: inform. his father that Gen. Jnck-
son fought the memorable battle of New
Orleans: asks shis minister If he don's
consider the Bible too orthodox. in other
words. be knows more then. than he will
ever know again. jus; hail one of these
young specimens boy at sixteen; and
how wrsthy he gets? IT he does no; an
swer precisely as the little urchin did.
who nngrily exclaimed. Don't call me .
boy I've smoked these two years" he
will give YOU n whitening look that 10
meant 10 snnihilate you. turn on his heel,
and with a curl of the. lip. mu,ier dis'ain.
fully. 'who do you call boy7' md oh! The
emphasis! But, testing aside an h"nes'.
blunt. merry. mischievous boy i: some-
thing TO be proud Of. whether as brother
or son; for ia all scraFes. his good heart
gets The better of him. and leads him soon
10 repentance; and be sure Will remembers
bis faults-at least five minutes.