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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1855-12-25
H1tEs11f a6RNINd. pEoE1BER .. Lsss.

NIc4e 4ogA.-7It is asserted IN " ashingtOnleters
that Chexalier Mafeoleta. the MINISTER OF Nieara-
qua under the oldregimf, cautiously vaileduPon
his sueesSOfs Parkei IL Fiehch by whom he was
tiSacurdalIy received. The ex and thu present d-
piomatisss had long. frank and familiar CONVEX
ration. the precise nature Of which has not trans
riFed, butt is understood in political circles that
e.chevalier cOnceles thatihs Minister appoint
edby President Walker is legally entitled to his
recognition by the President of the United Stntes
aud the Secretary nf Stste. II is sill asserted,
however ihatAr. MaIcywiIlsno. be equally cOut-
~ teous to Nj French, il having been decided in the
Cabinet not corrective Colonel French in his chat
Hctero Of Ambassador. on the ground that his gov
- eminent sa niete military one, aud its existence
aahas not been acknowlel by any Of the powers Of
the ,,OyIJ
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TRAVELLERS passing over the c. o. r. X. are inform
ed that the proprietor has fitted up in ''Clark's
New BuIin:s,'' where he will Up, upon the arrival
OF every train,
s. a WARN LUNCH AND NOT COFFEE FoR Is CENTS, Il.
the euar price the Depot being so CENTS con
sequentIy thirty five cents viii be saved. BE particular
aud step into Myers Reeshnent Rooms Just The
street, I'd door from the corner s5sa,l,.# q d
ErerLthtns stPpted naGrs called far. Information Of
| all kinds impaired free OF charge
T. H. MYERS.
Evansville, Nov. 10. 1855 nvaa:sm
WIN. A.. BATOmEI OR's HAIR DYE.
GRRY, Red, Rusty Hair Dyed instantly to a be4uli
full and natural brown black. the least injury
to Hair or Skin. E.t3a
FIFTEEN MEDALS AND DlPLOMAk have been awarded to
VIM A. Bachelor aineel 1885, and ov.r $1,000 applea-
tions been to the Hair OF his patrons OF his
famous Dye. Prejudice against dying The hair and Wills
is UNJUST would against covering bald bead
with wig. f ~ fltf t'i5I
VIZ. \. BATcuELoR's HAIR DrE produces color not
10 be from nature, andis WARRANTED not TO
iniure in the eaat hVWeTeElons may be Continued.
Made, sold appi Gin private rooms) at the Wig
Factory, e33 broadway, MY. 4
Sold all cities ard towns OF the limited States, by
Drurgists and Fancy Good Dealers.
nThe Germm hls the mama and address, upon a. steel
plate engraving on four sides Of. each bpttle, of
WILLIAM A BATrHELoR.
2SS brOadWay, New York
For sale Wholesale aud retail by 4
sp1s - L45eHLMs. & BUsHHELD.
~ sGft4 .sIt S--.------4---a 81 80
DALLEY's GENUINE PAIN EXTRaCToRI
viii subdue The pain and inflammation nom the se3rrest
burns scads. In twenty mtnues-and that
viii heal the wounds without casi and efeelaaIly
Fever Scres-Piles-Salt rheum Mandatory RheuIna-
tisul-Sore and Infilled Eyes Wounds
old aud Ueerated SoIes-Seald Head-eOrns End bun
FeloIs-snre nip
-ehilbains-bites Inseets-SwelIed and broken
HruptiORs-ani al o'ber InfAmmatory and
diseases. parts affected be reaLbed
Dont be iuereduoua about the many iseases naned
be cured by only bnsbut reflect, that the ew, but
positive properties which the bailey Salve alone eOutana
heretofore Concentrations Eour-eaH not
alone the aEoTe mentioned disease, but many NOS
enunerated. q u - ~ sH'11 -C.5-
auery-Do 1egutGr5rsa pay'ieians
ieugarsIy for scores Of RifsreHt diFl<se;2
Eieh box OF G3xulSx DALLEr.s PAlN ExrHAcTOR has
upon engraved Label with the signatures
of e. v. CLlcKKSER * co. prOpretOrs. and HENRY
DALEY, manufacturer. All others counterfeit Il
Price % cents per box.
~ an orders should be addressed TO C. v. CIekener
q Co. 81 Barclay street, New York.
Forsale by LAGGHLINS q BUSHRIRLD, Wheeling,
and Drusss IS seie.aly Throughout the u. s. sP1s
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ASOVereiEh Rcmsdy.-Iti recorded in ancient
history hat Hannibal he great ECarthageuan general
was unable successfully to follow mp his great victory
CanIe by entering Rome in consequence of violent
tackOf acute RheHattsm Had the great heo been able
to procure single bottle Of Hampton Vegetable Tnc
uce he might have his brilliant success and
saved Carthage Om the dire aud utter destruction which
ensued the hands OF the roman egions This histor
ical fact is becoming universally known judging the
vasterOwds that this great Tincture of Hampon's
which, by the way, wal, be regarded only
tain remedy for rheumatism, aud the various COM
plants it is advertised to cure.
4tRspusliean and argus.
T. II. LOGAN d CO
s25'F fs5.71- bridge corner. Druggists,
deIs:1w a-fe5 General Agents.
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On motion Of Mr.. Jones, the Senate took up the
bill authorizing the Petersburg Railroad Company
10 issue coupon bonds' bearing seven per Cent in-
teresl. aud the amendment oil the House was con-
cured III.
On motion of Mr.. Turner, the Senate adjourn
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
BRUSHES. new styles POrt.mOnnais- Perfamsriss-
and many Fancy articles, suitable ior.ths holidays

and many Fancy atliees, suitahle fOrthe holidays.
For sale By
T. N LOGAN & Co.
Anything you can Wa iorthe hair eomPte4ou, teeth
de23 Bridge Corner Drag StOrs.
OThe females Of the UniiedN States are. as class,
PrOyerbiay (esbls aud 1hsatthy, Whiis we may 80,
bore or any change te better until there Is better
Congratulate the eommaaiy the introduction OF
eaych has proved Itself Of sre,t value In relieving
and sf ertiyely. se<ral erross aeSli,yef Ee-
malos-we ncia -
-zs=-1-szs HAMrroN,s -sEIScruRE.
1t is the great medicine lOTthe sex. ss.
For sale whelesae and retailbyt
T. II. LOGAN q Co.,
Q Dos brides corner sdrusyists.
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AmbrotYpes, chemitypss g DagueEreotypes

AmbrotYpes' ChemItypes & DagueTTeotypes
ss' ron
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS PRESENTS.
ADAMS, Premium D4guerreotypist, has 'he pleasure
OF informing the citizens Of Wheeling. that he produ-
cling by theaid Of chemical sgent, Ambrotypcs un
like ose heretofore made ia this city They are OF such
bha"cy, boldness aud artistic tsh as to excite the
admiration Of every oue including artists who have Wis
tied the most celebrated Eastern Galleries, who pro-
noli &c them ';he 6s,t hey erer aeLU.',
Five Medals and Right Diplomas have been awarded TO
streets. de19
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coNpEysST,Sr; 4 cLxRK.

On m, zion ofMr. Garrett, ii was
ResOlued. That the Committee of Claims inquire
into the expediency of allowing to Basset Ftench.
81 per day, for four days servises clerk TO The
special Committee raised by the House OF Delegat-
es, at the last session ufthe General ASSEMBLY, 10
investigate the conduct oil Tie Superintendent Ut
the PrnitentilTy. 90
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Notioe to Trav,elers-

TRAVELLERS passing over, the c. o. r. r. are Inform
ed that proprietor has fitted up in ''Clark's
New Buildings where he will UP, upon the arrival
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1855-12-25

On motIOn oil Mr. Douglass, the making pGo-
vision lor the payment o. interest on the bonds of
Il e James River and Kanawhl Company, guaran
Offered ry,le: by way Of amendment. Ior the
purpose of guarding the interest Of the Com
monwealth, and the. amended. pissed unan,.
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THE PUBLIC REVENUE.

On motion Of AIr. TOlnlIn, twas --rr
Resolped That the Committee on finance be in
slructed to Inquire into the exPedlency Of requir-
irg the public revenue TO 6e collected in lawful
money otthe United States, and to be kept IN the
Treasury oil the Commonwealth.
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~ st.--sE I. n. MHERS-
GAINESVILLE, Now 10. 1855 nv22:3m
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VIM. A. BITOmEl OR's HAIR DYE.
GRRY, Red, Rusty Hair Dyed instantly to be4uli-
full and natural brown orblack the least injury
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-02-10
W eaaing Presents.

0ANFIELD, BRO. e. CO., 229 Balti>
" more street, are prepared 10 furnish
Uedding Presents Of the most elegant
character, such as Diamond and Pearl
Jewelry, richly chased Silver Pitchers,
Cream Pots, Tea and Coffee Sets, Pastry,
Ice Cream, Fish. cake aud pudding
Knives, Salt Cellars, Napkin Rags,
Dessert Knives, heavy Spoons and Forks,
splendid Gold WATCHES, some Of which
have cases set with Diamonds. Pearls,
Emeralds. &c,
c.. B. IL Go. being direct importer.
and manufacturers, can offer great induce
menls 10 purchasers, call and examine The
above. Corner Of baltimore and Charles
streets. Nov. %
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WaaI EVERY WOMAN SHOULD Know.

Every should know that she is In pOOv keky.
d,hitste condition OF heh, making existence burden
- herself OF painful anxiety her relatives
aud fends, anl perhApi hOrrble rejection e''iA ling
sad naictiug her nSsdss and suneriDgs UPON he
children that is her duty understand Why and from
what cause her sucrinss arise thai remedy and rsf
may while yet there time be awaited Of the causes he
avoided IN lntlrr aid her health restored, that she hay
Ne ned Tor the duties aud capable Of the enoymenis OF
lie.
LIT every look at 'se lated form. the death.
Uke complexion the decphurr lustTeess eye, the .nak.
e cheek the gloomy and depressed spirits the shattered
p5rvvs the PROSTATE aud helpless condition OF usny
wife, mother, daughter, sister, il not herself neaded,
within her circle whose days days Of agony, and
ask hsrself = Must tSis continue. Must this hSf IL
there no remedy? No reliefs No hoPer'
The remedy is by knowing the causes end avoiding
them, and knowing the remedies and oenehig ~ them
These pointed ouI in
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VIRGINIA TESTIMONY.

DR.. J. NJ. Wilson, Lexington, Va, Feb 9th,
1852, said 81 am entirely out of the German
BiIters. They have become all the rage. Moth
ing else sells"
J. ]. James, B!ouDtville, Va, March H. 1852,
said: "Your Bitters give great satisfaction"
The Tenth Legion, published at Woodstock,
Va, said, Ian. 10th, 1850; "A Great Med-
cine. We have uniformly refrained from recon-
mending to the public any of the various patent
medicines OF the day, unless thoroughly convin-
ced of their value. Among those we consider
worthy of notice. is the German Btters. invented
by DR.. Hoohand and prepared by DR.. Jackson,
in Philadelphia, One instance, in particular in
which the superior virtues of this medicine have
been tested, has fallen under our observation.
During the last summer, son Of Mr.. Abram
Crabll, of this County, was very seriously at
fected with Liver Complaint, and after trying in
vain various remedies, he purchased a bottle OF
the Bners, and after using 1t, was 50 much re-
lieved Of his Distressing malady, that he pTocur-
ed another bottle, and is now restored entirely to
health"
They are entirely vegetable, free from all in
furious ingredients, always strengthen the sys-
lem, and never prcstrate it.
! ~ For sale Wholesale by Druggists in all
the principal cities, and at retail by apothecaries
and storekeepers in every town in the United
States. CT Price rs cents per bottle,
AGENTS.
! z. G. Williams, ShepherdsOwn-T.D d. Ham,
mond, Harper's Ferry-H. Tlm5erlake ~ Co.,
Rippon--A. Wilson, Kabletown-G. H. Beck
with q Co., Summit Poiut-!. III. smith,
Charlestown-H A. Holmes, Halltown.
-. -
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DOCTOR HOOFLAND'S

Their power over the above diseases is not
excelled, if equalled, by any other preparation
in the United States as the cures attest, in many
cases after skiful ply Sicians had failed.
These Bilters are worthy the attention Of In
vads. Possessing great virtues in the rectiGca-
ton of the liver and lesser glands, exercising the
most searching power in weakness and affections
of the digestive organs, they are wiha safe, GER
tain and pleasant.
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ADMINISTRATORS Notice.

YUHE subscriber having qualified as Adj
! mnrstrator of the Estate of joan
Branmer, deceased, hereby notifies all
those indebted TO the said deceased, to
come forward and settle up, and those
having claims against said deceased are
requested to present them properly au,
.hoAticated, as | will endeavor TO have al
the papers ready by the 9Th of February,
next, on which day will sell the proper
" of said deceased.
DANIEL BROOKS, Admir-.
January 90, 1855. 9-3t
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ANOTHER SUPPLY Dr. CHEAP Goods

VHE undersigned respectfully lnfoTms bis
Il friends and the public generally that he has
just returned from Baltimore, and is now receiv-
ing a supply q Fresh Goods, consisting of GRO
CERES, LIQUORS, BOOTS, SHOES, n
HATS, DomestIcs, Ready-made Clothing, II
&C., all Of which he will sell as cheap as any
house in the County. Call and see for your
selves, l.. T.. HESKITT.
Shepherdsto~a, Oct. IA, 1854. If
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SILVER WARE ;

NANFIELD, BROTHER d CO., 900
II Baltimore Street, have on hand a
large assortment of Sterling SiUer Hare,
of their own manufacture, and constantly
making all the new styles of Spoons,
Forks, Ladies', Knives, Caslors, Kettles,
Urns. Also, Coffee and Tea Sets, elegant
designs. 10 which they call the alien
ton of the public,
CANFIELD, BROTHER & CO.,
229 Baltimore Street.
November 2G, 1853. lily
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TO THE PUBLIC.

YlHE undersigned having taken the low.
< er Min in Shepherdstown, formerly
occupied by Geo. W. Fox, is prepared to
do all kinds of grinding on The usual
terms, and will pay the highest market
price in CASH, for any quantity Of
WHEAT AND CORN,
delivered at his Mill or Warehouse, and
as he expects TO pay cash for all grain he
buys, he has given his Miller orders to
sell nothing out Of the mill exception cash;
therefore, as he has given public notice
hopes none will be offended if they are
refused credit.
DAVID BILLMYER.
Shepherdstown, July 8, 1854. 33-tf
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-02-10
FRESH DRUGS !

ERESH Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Dye
L Sluds, Patent Medicines, jus! received, a.
mOng them will be found the following articles ;
James Expectorant Cherry Pectora Barry's
Tricopherous, DR.. McMunn's Elixir of Opium,
Blue Mass, Quinne, Chloroform, Musk, Aqua
Ammpniac Fort, Ether Ntroseus, Suphuric f.
rher, Carb Ammoniac, Castor Oil, Sweet Oil,
Opium, Linseed OIL White Lead, Red Lead,
Capsal Yarnish, Crom Yellow, Crom Green,
Cloves, Mace, Cinnamon, Ginger, Nutmegs, and
many other articles. Those in want of Drugs,
Medicines, Paints, Oils. Dyes, Patent Medicines,
are invited 10 call on the subscriber.
CHARLES HARPER, Agent.
Shepherdstown, October Z, 1854. If
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PATENT MEDICINES.

THE undersigned calls the attention of the
l. public to The following valuable medicines
&c, which lie has OH hand and for sale
Wickey Extract OF Pink root
SwaIm's Panacea layne's Hair Tonic
Barry's Tricopherous McMunn'a Elixir Of o
Godfrey's Cordial plum
Ayers Cherry Pectoral McAIliser's all healing
1hompson's Eye Water ointment
Little's White Oil Hav's Lnment for Piles
Arabian Liniment Dr. Mayo's Persian Pee
Davis Pain Killer toral
Sands Sarsaparila DR. Birds Dysenteric
Swayne's Syrup of Wild Cordial
Cherry Specific for tooth ache
Wstar's Balsam American Worm Syrup
Bulls Sarsaparila Sy-Stabler's Cherry Expec-
rup torant and Diarrhoea
Carpenters Extract Bu- Cordial
chu Towsend's Sarsrparila
Hance's Family Medi- Syrup (ol1 and young
cines Rushton, Clark s. Co.'s
Houghton's Pepsin COdliver Oil
j. n. Keeler's FamilyMexican Mustang Lin
Medicines ment
Marcisis'U Uterine Cathol-Radway's Ready Relief
icon Horsemen's Reliance,
Jayne's Family Medi-Sweetser's Panacea
Carpenters Compound Syrup of LiyerwOrt,
safe and valuable medicine in Hepatic and
Pulmonary affections;
Carpenters Solution Of Crsasote for he cure Of
Cancers, ulcaEs, old sores, letter, ringworms,
and will Immediately stop bleedihg from fresh
wounds, bleeding al the nose, &C.:
/ Carpenters Oil # Cantharidin for producing
speedy and CERTAIN yesication by simply rubbing
the part;
Carpenters Fluid extract Of PinkroO!, the most
safe and certain yermilnge yet discovered.
Cannon's Vegetable or Blood Purifying Bit
tiers, they remove Bile, correct disorders of the
Stomach and Bowels, cure Dyspepsia, Coles,
Costiyeness, Giddiness Of the Head, &c Rob
erts' Vegetable Embrocation, Columbian Ex-
pectorant, Hampton's Vegetable TinctuTe,
Chalmers Sanative Tincture, for purifying The
Blood, Carriers Spanish Mixture, Railways Cir-
cassiaD Balm for Beauufying the Hair.
ALSO AN ASSORTMENT or
Whitelead, EarRih, TarpeGtine, sc.
besides great many articles which il is deemed
unnecessary 10 specify.
LPThankful for past favors be solicits a
continuance of the same in the future.
E. G. WILLIAMS.
ShepherdstOwn, March IL, 1854 Is-d
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CHEAP TALL AID Winter GOODS.

THE undersigned having just reoelved from
l. the east and are now opening large and
well selected stock of
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and thus curing Scrofula, Syphilis, W.
GERS, Old Sores, Obstinate iCutaneous
Eruplions, and all diseases arising from
the Imprudent Use or Abuse of Mercury.
Regulating the Stomach and Bowels, thus
it cures Liver Disease, Indigestion, Bill
ious Complaints, COslveness and Piles.
Strengthening the Digestive Organs, thus
causing the food TO nourish and support
every part Regulating the Sscretive
Organs, and, by enabling them TO perform
their proper functions, preventing and
curing Bilious and other Painful Diseases.
Strengthening ard Quietlng the Nervous
System, thus allaying Nervous Irritation,
and curing all Diseases of the Nerves.
1t is unrivaIled in the cure of all Female
Diseases Weakness, lrregularity, Oh,
strUclions, &c.
It is Entirely Safe in all Cases.
Acting in harmony with the restoring
powers of nature, it never in ures but al
ways benefits and cures, as thousands OF
voluntary certificates from the best au-
thortics testify. ~ Recollect thai
each bottle bears the name OF
BENNETT & BEERS, Druggists,
No. 1913 Main street, Richmond, Va.
gng- None other is Genuine.
sg- Price One Dollar per bottle, or Six
bottles for Five Dollars. o. Sold by
Druggists and Country Merchants in all
the cities and counties Of the United States,
Canada and the West Indies, and for SAKE
by E. G.. WILLIAMS, Shepherdst2wn,
Va.
December 80, 1854. ely
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FALL AND WINTER GOODS,

consisting in part, for adies-French and Eng
liSh Merinoes, Raw silk plads, plaid merinoeS;
figured, plaid and plain mous'ins; figured, plaid
and plain mousIlns; figured, plain and plaid Al
pacas; plaid, striped, plain aqd slack silks ging-
hams, calicoes. from g. to ~ cents; Shawls OF
every description; a large assortment Of Embroi.
deries, Fancy Goods, and Hosiery.
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FOR GENTLEMEN.

We have the cheapest lot of brown, olive,
blue and black engis and french cloths; black
doeskin, fancy and plain casstmeres; cassinelts,
tweeds, vestingS; that you have ever seen. Do
mestics-e elegant beached and brown for s., 8,
10 aud ~! cents. Our stock of BOOTS, E
SHOES, HATS and CAPS, have been Sc n
Iected with great care. Our entire stock have
been purchased for cash. and the utmost attcn-
ton paid to It's selection. Persons in want Of
bargains should call and we are sure they will
not go away disappointed.
CAMERON & STALEY.
Shepherdstown, October 81, 1854. 49-tf
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the author having devoted his exclusive attention iLs
treatment OF complaints peculiar 20 females respect 10
which he is yearly consulted by thousands
In consequence OF the universal popularity Of ihe work.
evidenced by its extraordinary sale, various mposi.
tons have been attempted by limitations Of tepage. spn-
rous editions and surrept,ous nfrngements Of copy.
right well upon booksellers upon The pubc has
koa, found Al. 10
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INV GOODS -GBEhT BARGAINS.

1HE undersigned has just returned from New
l. York, Philadelphia and Baltimore, and are
now Openng a large and sniendil asanrlrnant az
The Trinity times., 1855-05-26
The Highwayman S Bridal.
A STORY OF THE LAST CENTURY.

Mine were the days for the gallant robbers
whose fine clothes, high bearing, reckless
hardihood, and Frequently good BIRTH took
away from the superficial observer much OF
the darkness Of crime actually surrounding
their deeds and lives. You were dvested OF
your rings and purses, often with a demeanor
SO polished, that really it rather resembled
paying toll TO good manners than submit
ting to a highway robbery-a robbery, it is
true, yet still it was more soothing to the feel
ings at the time, than being knocked down
with the butt end of a pistol or bulled as
well as plundered. Fashion, too, capricous
in this as in all else, effected some knights of
the road above others, and fine ladies' nter~
ested themselves amazingly about the deeds
of hghwaymen, conspicuous for handsome
person and brave conduct, or rather daring
vilany. These fair danes. also, were much
concerned in their heroes final incarcerations
and exits at the fatal tree Of Tyburn. But
hghwaymen had, as everybody knows, been
still more popular in the preceding reign, yet
ever and anon, as the profession seemed to
he on the verge Of decay, and likely to dwin-
die down into mere commonplace theft and
murder, some new candidate was sure to start
up and revive the dying embers Of the road
chlValry. One in particular was notorious
enough in his brief day, for most Of the quail
tiles have described, as sometimes attributes
of these knights of the road. lie was well
connected too, his uncle being a clergyman
in high church appointment. His person
was elegant, his manners courtly, and he was
rash in an extraordinary degree. Mingling
freely in fashionable society in his real name,
his deeds of robbery were the talk of the
town under his assumed one. His proper
designation was Richard Mowbray-that be-
longing to the road, his sole source Of reve-
nue., was Captain de Montmorency-a patro-
nynic hgh-sounding enough. | do not
mean, however, to infer that any suspected
the man of fashion and the highwayman to
be one and the same person; that was never
known till the event which | am going to re-
late took place.
Richard Mowbray had spent his own small
patrimony years before the period at which
this narrative commences, in the pleasures OF
the town. 1t had melted in ridottos, play
houses, faro, horsenesh, and hazard. He had
Exhausted the kindness and forbearanee ol
D Es relations, from whom he had borrowed
:. begged, till borrowing and begging had
u Tome impracticabe. lie had known most
q GENES Of life; and, moreover, when debts
ahpoverty stared him grimly in the face, he
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