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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-06-06

A WORK ON NECESSITY AND CHARrrY.-
Boston is decidedly in state of progress.
An artist In hair, commonly called a bar
Der, was yesterday br ught up before the
Boston Police Court, charged first, with
doing work on Sunday, shaving other
persons than himself; and second, with
Keeping open a work-house for that pur-
pose-the same not being. in the Ian
5uagc Uf the charge, Z" O work of neces-
sity or charity" The judges were all of
The same opinion. The decision was
first, that shaving on Sunday was a work
both Of necessity and charity. eff
shaving, by barber, or another person
on Sunday said the justices, 4" is not a
work OF necessity or charity, then is a
person who shaves himself liable, and
even the cooking Of food upon that day
IS illegal. The exchange of ministers,
the celebration of the marriage rite, or
the performance of the funeral ceremony
might be held as an infringement of the
law" On the second point, that of
keeping open a shop on Sunday for sha-
wing, the justices decided that the Legis-
iature never intended to bring such cases
before the scope of the law In regard to
the infringement Of Sunday. One of the
justices had some doubts on this last
point, but ne gave a Sunday beard the
benefit of the doubt, and conceded with
his brethren. The barber artist was,
therefore, discharged, invested with the
right OF free labor, with razor and sheers
seven days in the week.
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The HUNTERS HEAvEN.-Some years
since a sportsman was accosted by an
acquaintance with: How do you get
along 2" mot very well; I've lost my
wife: everything goes wrong; 1 want
to die and 60 to heaven, if can get
there" " /" What kind of place would you
have heaven to be 2" asked his interro-
gator. why, SIR" said W.. who was
good sportsman, 81 would have bound
less prairie, with an eternal September; !;
and I'd have with me an everlasting gun
and a never-dying dog He had Camp
bells Indian idea, that ''his faithful dog
should bear him company"
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AMPUTAIIEG A LEG.

We don't know when We have been
more shocked than in perusing the fol-
lowing. 1t occurred in st. Lawrence
county, in this State, and is given on
the authority "of a gentleman of un-
doubted veracity:"
"A young man addicted to intemper-
ate habits, during one of his periodical
'Sprees, took sudden notion to pay a
visit to his sweetheart On the even
ing alluded to, the young lady and a
female associate were the only occupants
Of the house where she resided.
"About ten o'clock in the evening the
young man arrived at the house, consid-
erably worse from the use of 'bever-
ages. His strange manner in approach
ing the door excited the suspicion of tbs
young ladies, who supposed the house
was attacked by robbers. He knocked
at the door, and demanded admission /;
but his voice not being recognized, from
the thickness of his tongue, the ladies
refused to comply with his demand.
Determined to force an entrance, he
commenced series of assaults upon the
barred and bolted door by kicking and
pounding. After a number of desperate
kicks the panel of the door gave way,
and the leg of the besieger went through
the aperture, and was Immediately seized
by one of the ladies and firmly held,
while the other, armed with q saw, com.
menced the work of amputation
"The grasp was firmly maintained,
and the saw vigorously piled, until tht
leg was completely severed from the
body!
with the loss of his leg the intoxi
Gated wretch fell upon his back, and il
that condition lay the remainder of tn,
night.
"In the mean time the ladies were
frightened almost to death. With tn,
dawn Of morning the revelation wa
made that one of the ladies had partici
pated in the amputation of the leg of he
lover
1.-The wrstched man was still alive
His friends were Immediately sent fol
and he was conveyed to his home, whert
with proper treatment, he gradually an
miraculously recovered, and is now aliv
and well.
We hardly credited" says the edito
| Of the journal from which we quote
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may 15-eo&ds


EIRST-CLASS RESIDENCE NEAR TRINITY
4 Church, at Public Sale.--On MONDAY after
noon, June llth, at O'Clock, on the premises, |
shall sell that new and desirable dwelling house,
with the lot attached, numbered AS situated the
south side OF north street, between First and Sec
Ond streets west.
The house is Of brick, lOur stories high with good
dry cellar beneath size of building "a BY 40 anu
contains large saloon parOr 10 by 80, handsomely
finished, with walnut trimmings, &c, Fix large and
AIRY chambers, dining room and kitchen.
This house IL built Of choice materials, and in the
most substantial manner, wit. all the modern i'll
prOvemenls, cooking range, furnace, pure water
throughout the house from well in the cellar hot,
cold, and shower bath fixtures, bells in all The
ROOMS, &c Each OF the three first stories have
large and handsome pOrches at the back. To per
sons desiring fine residehce this sale Offers fine
opportunity to secure one.
Terms: One-fOurth cash; the residue In 6, IL, lS
and "a months, with nterest, secured by deed OF
trust on the premises
JAS. e. MCGUIRE,
je I'D AuctiOneCT.
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JUDGE OAKLEY's PRESCRIPTION FOR THs
JUROR WITH THE SOoTcH FIDDLE.-The
Times tells story of an Irishman who
came up to the Judge the other day, and
begged to be excused from jury duty.
But, said the Judge, ''if all that ask
are excused we shall have no juries left. "
81 know, your honor" said the appli-
cant, with downcast head, while bis fn-
ger nails were busy here and there and
every where that the well practised dig
itals could reach. 81 know-but mine
is peculiar case. hate to say it Judge,
but if must. l must l suppose-I've
got the Itch" "Here, Mr.. Matsell, l"
hastily interposed the Judge, "scrateh this
Juror out.
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U"One cannot judge of mems minds
better than by studying their own for
though some men have one foible, and
another has another, yet men in general
are very much alike. Whatever pleases
or offends you, will, in similar circum-
stances, please or offend others; if you
find Yourself hurt when another makes
you feel his superiority, you will, GER
tainly, upon the common rule Of right,
do as you would be done by; take care
not to let another feel your superiority,
If you have it, especially if you wish TO
gain his interest or esteem.
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/" the latter part of the story, and con;
tended that the man must have bled to
death on the spot, insisting, indeed, that
it could not be otherwise. But we were
mistaken.
" The leg ,ccs acOoden one. ."-HU-
per's MdgGcine.
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WEST END SODA EOuNT

= HE undersigned is now prepared TO supply The
i public with the best and pnrcst Soda Wafer,
with the most delicious Sirups (tGo numerous 10
mentlon) ever offered ia this city. His Mead can't
be eXceiled
% Persons VIII" prefer Swans Soda Water can
be accommodate with the ''FOanling Powder" of
all favors, AT so cents per pound, which is equally
rs good, and 100 per cent. cheaper than the Soda
water. J. b. MOORE, Druggist,
IA. avenue, opposite Seven Buildings.
ie 9--Rt
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DENTISTRY.

ID b. DONALDSON, DENTIST, late of tn firEl of
II. Hunt = Donaldson, continues TO .--->r-7,.
manufacture and insert those beautiful -z-<es1 -
porcelain teeth, with or without gums, - kYE.T
for specimens of which (made and de-
posted by the late frm) was awarded the first
premium 1t the Mechanics Institute Fair recently
held in this city
These teeth are carved and shaded 10 suit each
particular case, and their resemblance 10 the natu
raj organs is perfect to deceive the mos: prac-
tised eve.
Particular attention also paid 10 GIling and pre-
serving the natural teeth.
Charges moderate and all operations warranted.
Office southwest corner Seventh and ID SIS en-
trance on ID. mar 2I-6n
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REESE'S EAGLE PLUMBING AND

GASFITfING DEPOT.
tNhE subscriber respectfully announces % MS
IL fLends and the public ia general that ne has re
ceiVed the first lot Of the celebrated DODGE'S
DOUBLE ACTING SUCTION AND PORCE
PUMP, which received the SILVER Medal al
ne late Fair of the Metropolitan Mechanics Insu
iats, and Is now prepared TO furnish all who may
tavOr him with a call.
His stsck Of GAS FIXTURES ere unsrr-
passed in the District.
With his corps OF competent wOrkmen he prides
almself % I'LL any orders IN the PLUMBING AND
IAS-FlTTISG lime with prOmpjness and despatch
As-Al work done warranted 10 give complete
salsf1ctiOn JOHN REESE,
nay 3-tf eor GiKfh II and y. aylnue.
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TREBLE PATENT IMPROVED EYELET MA
Il A"-'A

First patent-cOmbined on one stock
Second paient-self feeding with eyelet
Lnire patent-pateni improved fastener, rvetinz
both sides.
All parties in want Of q good Eyelet Machine, are
s'ionSy recommended 10 use none but LIPMAN'S
thI 6NI IMPROVED, which is decidedly the best
ever brought before the public possessing numerous
advantages, viz
It's strong, durable and not liable to get out of or
dei. III punches the hole well, and 70 fit the Eyelet,
and in one operation clinches the Eyelet on betl
sldes. IL saves time, as the papers &c, need not
oe reversed or turned over to clinch the Eylet Sc
cond ume, as Is the case with all other Machines
IL IS useful 70 the Merchant in filing away papers,
as well as 70 the attorney or COnveyaneer the shoe
maker, Tailor, MIlliner and numerous others, and
u a very labor saving Machine
500 0y all the principal StatiOners and Fancy
Goods Dealers throughout the United States
Agents for Washington,
TAYLOR Z MAURY,
may 2i-u Bookstore. near 9Th st
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Excursions &c
q K Nd PIC MIC
OFTHE
NORTHERN Liberties FIRE IN

VIE oRtHERN Liberties FIRE COM
l. fANf respectfully make hnown tn their riends
ana me PH6Ic generally that they will give their
hrst nIE Mo on THURSDAY, June 7th, 1856, 10
Inc company will spare no pains or expense to
fhe Refreshments will be served by an expe-
renced caterer, Mr. A Columbus
Visiting Companies will appear in uniform
The boat will leave Georgetown at | O'Clock :
washington a. .; Blagden's wharf Navy Yard) at
2k; and Alexandria al d.
Hs- omnibuses will leave the Northern market in
ime 10 connect with the bnat-returning on the a.
rival OF the boat from the White House. Fare, J2k
cents each way.
Tickets ONE Notwithstanding n g,ntIpmap
and lafies-to be had of any OF the Committee of
Arrangements
Committee.
Evans, III Knight, s Culverwen,
: Robertson, II Keenan,, r Warren.
) 4 Haleck, Cmatlock, A Columbus,
J II GOddard,jr T Dawson, Stafford.
Mid Birkhead, /. Newmyer, King
Taylor, NAV Io-eotd
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may 2j-eokds
nv &c MCGUIRE, Auct.oneer.

BT j. G. Mcguire, Auct.oneer,
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE BUILD
i lug Lot near Railroad Depot by virtue Of a
deed OF trust bearing date the 4th day of April
1884. and recorded in Liber j. A. s., No. 80, folios
lsl, Sc., the subscriber Will sell, at public sale OH
FRIDAY, the 18th day of Iune, 1855, 81 81 o'clock
p. m, on the premises, all that piece parcel of
ground lying and being situate in the city of Wash
ingtOn, and ing part Of square No $50, beginning
al a point on New Jersey avenue 270 feet from the
northwest corner OF said square. and running thence
eastwardly at right angles TO New Jersey avenue
l24 feet inches, thence due south % feet, more
less TO a parallel line y feet from the first de
scnbed line OF this piece of ground and running par
allel with said line westwardly To New Jersey ave
nue. ll6 feet inches, thence northW ardy on New
Jersey avenue % feet to the point of beginning.
The above property is eligbly situated near the
Railroad Depot aud adjoining FOy's Hotel, rapidly
enhancing in value and offers a most favorable Op-
pOrtuEity for investment.
Terms Of sale: Half cash, and balance in 6, IL,
and IL months for notes bearing interest from the
day Of sale, secured by deed in trust upon the
property.
II tie terms of sale are not complied with in six
days after the sale, the property will be resold the
risk and expense of the purchaser.
CHAS :. WALLACH, Trustee.
JAS. T.. MCGUIRE,
may l5-eO&ds AuctiOneeF.
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NEW AND OLD PIANOS.

WE have now IN store the largest assortment OF
w PIANOS ever Offere in tins city, from Hal
~, Davis Co, Bacon * Raven, and knabe,
6aehle 4 TO : celebrated manufactures. These
ranOs We guarantee, and sell upon very easy terms
,,, Als2, new Pl no used only few months, which
~ oner al the low price OF $500 cash ; second
A4ad Piano, BY Andre Suen, for SIS.
very hne second hand Chickering Piano fol
sAle o. rent at u bargain.
Old PiaHOs taken IA exchange for new.
always On hand, Stools, Covers, VOlins, Guitars,
'iusesI AccOrteons, Music. sc. &c.
JOHN r.. ELLIS,
500 Pennsylvania avenue,
may III bet, 9Th and 10Th streets.
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SOMETHING NEW UvDER TIE SUN.
CHARLES WERNER

PennsylUdniG Grenue, opposite BrolCTrs' Hotel
HAS fitted up the cOmmOdiOus hall over hi. Res
III taurant as a first class LAGER BEER SA-
LOON, having procured supply of every LUXURY
and comforts found in first class establishments Of
the kind in the NOrthern cities.
His RHINE WINES and French White Wines
as well as his Clarets, Segars Lager Beer, German
Italian, and Sweitzer CHEESES, and indeed # ey-
cry other appropriate luxury in such an establish
pIent, is unsurpassed in this country.
He solicits call from his friends ard the pub;ic,
nav I2-tf
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PLEASURE TRIPS
GREAT BARGAINS

LADIES', CENTS, MISSES, AND Chill
DRENs' BOOTS AND SHOES.-The -css,
subscriber being compelled 10 remove from SEdl
ne store he now occupies, offers hls pres ksV
ent well-assorted stock OF BOOTS AND -.
SHOES al greatly reduced prices. All persons IN
want Of the article will find II TO their advantage To
call before purchasing elsewhere.
A. II. SLOAN,
No 3O4 Pa. ay., near 10th ST., north side.
NAV l-ff
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A CARD.

- A CARD. m
Economy IS the road to losGlth." :"
Great Reduction in the price Of Hats & Caps
ENH undersigned, having made arraneenents
Il with New York Hat Company to be con
stlntly supplied with the very best Moleskin or
DRESS HATS, got up in the latest style, Offers
them at the unprecedented low price of $3.50,
worth from four TO five dollars; second quality e3
worth from $3.50 to 81 and q very good fashiSs
able Hat al $3.50, worth from 50 to $3.50
Also, Beebe a Cos Hats, az a much less advance
thar they have been here tOf1re sold in this city.
First rate beaver Hats S35J
All kinds Of sstt HATS and CAPS very low,
In order to sell at the above low prices the cash
system must be adopted; consequently those who
purchase Will not be charged from fifteen to twenty
I've per cent. Is an Offset for bad debts
ANTHONY,
(for many years in the employ of Todd
4 CO.. No. 3, Columbia place, 7th ST.,
ap l3-u 81 door north of Penn. avenue.
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LAW PARTNERSHIP.

ID OBERT J. WALKER and LOUIS JANTN
IL have formed CO partnership under the firm
OF "HaikeT Janin,' for the management and
gument Of cases IN the Supreme Court OF the United
States, and before the Court o. CaiIPs II Washing
ton City.
Address Washington, ID. G. may lO-eO3m
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S.P. HOOVER'S
IRON HALL BOOT, SEOR, AND TRUNK
ESTABLISME.T

lust received u large assortment Of Boots, Shoes
~ and Trunks, perhaps the largest stock in this
city, from which tU make selection.
Ladies Slippers, so 10 IS cents
Do Caters, IS 10 81 z5
Gents French P. Leather and Calf Pumps
Do do do Walking Shoes
Boys, Misses and Chiidren's Shoes in every Va
ey and style, which VIII sell at the lowest prices
5. p HOOVER,
Iron Hall Boot, Shoe and Trunk Estabmf,
Pa. avenue, bctw. 9h and 10Th streets.
may lq-S&W6t
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BY GREEN d SCOTT, Auctfoneers
HANDSOME COTTAGE BUILDING LOTS at
IL Aucnon.-On THURSDAY, the 3lst instant
We shall sell, on the prem ses, a; O'Clock .. IN.
several handsome building lots, having an entire
front on Massachusetts avenue of u feet IL inches
and front an 3d street east of 5J feet forming the
corner OF Massachusetts avenue and Sd street east
on an elevated and alihy position on Capitol IIll
near the Capitol, and a pump Of excellent water at
the corner
Also. two lots on E street north. i'll same square,
II being square No. 75j. Tine lots will be sold in
sizes to suit purchasers
Tide perfect.
Terms: One-fOurth cash; balance in 6, II, and l6
months, for notes bearing interest from the day of
the sale.
A deed given and deed of trust taken
GREEN & SCOTT,
may 26-d Aurtjooeer.
g- The above sale In postponed I'm
GREEN X SCOTT,
je e2-d Auctnnaers.
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LII. STRArGERS

IA visiting the City should see Hunters Catalogue
of the CuriOsites of the Patent Office. Also, his
Description OF Poweil's Great Picture.
HUNTER is AZ he seen al 456 Ninth street.
may 3l-3m*
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MATER COOLERS, something new, an
w excellent article. DOUBLE ICE PITCH
ERS, different styles and sizes; Britannia Pitchers,
open and covered all kinds of Britannia and Bloc
Tin Ware. For sale low, at the HOusekeeper's
Furnishing Store, 400 Seventh st.
NAV 80 G. FRANCIS.
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DERRY's AND GILLOTT'S STEEL PENS in
Il variety, bought in person from the manufactur-
ers by The Undersigned, in this way securing genn
iLeness, as well rs TIE best quality and finish, Oi
each brand. FRfNCK TAYBOR.
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av y. Q. MeGUERE. Auction.er.

Ry J. C. Mcguire. Auctioaser.
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE AT PUBLIC
Sale.-TEe subscriber will sell at public sale,
on MONDAY, the le: day OF June, 1855, at o'clk
p III, on the premises, lot M -, in square 367,
fronting Is feet On 10Th street west, between and
O streets north, and Improvements, which consist
Of two small frame houses.
Terms of sale; Ons Third cash. ard balance in g.,
- and Is month notes, bearing interest from day Of
sale, secured by deed of trust upon the property
Ifthe terms are not complied with in three days
after the SALE the rOperty will be resOld the risk
and expense of the purchaser
All cOnveyancing n the expense Of purchaser
CHAS. 3. WALLACH, Attorney.
JAMES T.. MCGUIRE,
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IrRENCH VISITING CARDS, extra thin, and
II Of the finest finish just imported from Pans di
rect, by FRANeK TAYLOR.
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Auction Sales,
BY GREEN T. SCOTT, suctton.sr..

By CIR nc ES T. SCOTT. 4ucttonssra
fI'RUSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE REAI,
Il Estate.-By vir.ue of decree of the ORPHANS,
Court Of the District Of Columbia for the couny OF
Nashington, approved by the Circuit Court OF said
District sitting IN chancery, passed tire matter
TIE petition of William Nhiimure, ct al chIIdren
and heirs-at-law OF William w Whfmore Iat. of
said county, deceased, will, on THURSDAY, the
Jlst day OF May, 1855, al 61& O'Clock D. m, In font
OF Inc premises, proceed to sell Lots Of ground mum
bered seventeen Q7) and eighteen (lSl in Square
numbered five hundred and three (5O3) situate in
the city OF Washington, and District aforesaid.
The above described property is situated on the
northwest corner Of 9th street west and street
south, and contains in the aggregate about fourte
thousand square feet OF ground.
Terms Of sale: One third cash, and the residue in
two equal payments at six and twelve months with
interest from day OF sale. The deferred payments
TO De secured by the notes OF the purchaser or
chasers, satisfactorily endorsed.
upon the full payment OF the purchase monep
and interest and the ratification Of the sale by the
Court, the trustee will convey said lots of ground
to the purchaser or purchasers thereof, at his or
their cost and expense.
Ii the terms of sale not cOmplied with within
hVe days from the day of sale, the trustee reserves
the right to resell said lots either of them upsn
reasonable notice, at the nsk and cost of the fist
purchaser RICHARD Ii. LASKEY,
Trustee.
GREEN & SCOTT,
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HANS. PERFUMERY, TOILET ARTICLES,
u Sc, Sc.-We have now in store large vari-
ETY. of fine and common Fans, Harrison's aud Lu
bins celebrated Perfumery, Brushes, Combs, rOOlh
Powders, playing and visiting Cards, fine POrtmOn-
naies, Cigar Cases, Card Cases, Baskets, Canes,
sc, &C., all Of which are selling ont at low
prices 10 suit the times at the Piano. Music, Sta
uOnery, Perfumery, and Fancy Goods Store OF
JOHN F. ELLIS,
SO6 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and 10th sis.
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COPARTNERSHIP.

yIT Z have this day formed copartnershIp under
w the firm of NEAL & HAvENNER, for the sale
of Wines. Liquors, Cigars, &C., at wholesale and
retail, at No. SEA Seventh :, opp. Centre Market.
J. II. NEAL,
may 25-eOlm T. w. HAEENNER.
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yST CORPORATION6 6
w per cent. Stock for sale by
may 29-2w RIGGS & co,
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ICE-ICE-ICE!

IOE-ICE-ICE.
CHARLES WERNER. on Pa. avenue.
~ opposite Browns Hotel, will keep throughout
the season an ample supply Of Pe:tbone's best ICE
which he viii seh on CALL in any quantities, at the
Iewest possible rates. NAV 29-dtSep3O
TfyHE UNDERsTGNED are now working
the Stone Quarry formerly occupied by Major
VIM Is. scout, and are prepared TO fu nish STONE
AT the usual market rates
HUMPHREYS s. WILLIAMS.
Georgetown, May l5-ims
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-06-06
From the Hamburg Valley Pioneer, 3Oth ult.
Lottery and Luck.

W7E have often heard LOTTERY lNSTlTU-
w TlONS mathematical by disappointed Ticket
holders, as swindling shops, thieving machines and
Murrel dens Hundreds buy Tickets with the vain
hope Of drawing the Capital Prize, or smaller for
tune; and because their dreams are not realized
when the wheel is turned, they curse their luck,
and denounce the institution. Some swear that the
prizes were never deposited in the wheel Of fortune
at all, and some say that there is secret rascaty
practieed in the drawing, US to prevent the sue
cess Of ticket holders.
Now all this proceeds from the desperation o dis
appointed hopes; for it is not to be presumed that
gentlemen of high character and scrupulous integ-
rty-acting as Agents or Conmssioners-would
practice such enormous frauds upon Lottery class.
We cannot believe all men to be swindlers nor can
we believe all Lotteries humbugs or Lottery agents
and commissioners set Of thieves and scoundrels.
In fact, VIC have the best in the world to be-
lieve that there is purity in these, we'll as
other institutions, and that they conducted upon
rs correct principles Of morality as arc the banking
institutions of our cunntry; but they are games OF
chance, and it is not to be expected that every
who feels lucky can succeed in selecting the fortu-
nate number.
A fow days ago, we saw gentleman purchase 4
half ticket in the Fort Gaines Academy Lottery,
from an Agent in Augus,a-Nr. BAnBEn-for
which he paid the sum of S5. Its number was 1868,
and on Thursday last the wheel turned, at Atlanta,
Ca, and the number 1868 drew the moderate prize
of $4,000 The holder Of the ticket presented it at
Mr. BIS Office, and received the money without dis
count-save per censage for cash, the prize being
payable at thirty days. From this circumstance,
we krow that the prize numbers are deposited and
that THEY ARE DRAWN OUT; but depend upon it, it
takes LUCKY fellow to draw such prizes as the
above.