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Gonundrums.

AaTalking of conundrums," said Old
Hurricane, stretching himself all over So
cial Hal, and sending out one of those
mighty pntfs of Havana smoke which had
given him hisname. "Talking of conun-
drums, can any of you tell when Q ship
may be said to be in love?n
f"Iecsn tell-I CAM snapped out Lit
te Turtles IT'S when she wants to be
mnnned.n 13a
nJust missed it, quoth Old Hurricane.
Shy o mile. Try again. Who speak
first ?n fH,.y ra4ee
II do, secondly" answered Lemons.
sIt,sswhen she wants q mate"
Mot correct, "replied Hurricane. The
question ID still open.,
when she's a ship of great size"
Qighs)modestly ~propounded MIR. Smooth
~ r
when she's tender to a man Of wdr,
said the Colonel, regarding the reflection
of his face in his boots.
Everything but correct" responded
Hurricane. s
"When she's struck aback by q heavy
SWELL suggested Starlight.
Not as yet" said Hurricane. Come
hurry alongn sms
stfFhen she makes much of a t~astsailor,"
cried sS~mashpipes."
Here there was a great groan, and
Smashpipes was thrown out of the window.
When peace was restored Old Hurri-
cane propelled again.
lyon might have said, "when she
hugs the ,wind.n or .when she runs down
for o smack or when she's after q on
Sort or something of that sort.
But it wouldn't have been right. The
real solution is4when she's attached to q
Iowy.p s 81 dds s
ssThat's it is it? said ~Smashpipes, who
had mysteriouslly re-appeared. That's
what ! just stepped out to tell the Indies.
Now some Of you tell me when . ships
beloyed2n
when the carpenter re-guards her.
quoth Meister Karl. 'Smashpipes you
must find the cigars
s1And Smashpipes brought out his box
of Regalias and behold there came a great
cloud over Social Hall.
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Look Here! Look Here!

VIM. LITTEN, of Darlington, has taken a
wv partner, and enlarged his Shop, and is
now prepared to accommodate the public, on
short notice, with all kinds of work in his line,
such as sY.
Mill Irons, Turning Lathes, Wagons, Carts,
Harrows, Cultivators, Wheel-Barrows,
Log and Trace Chains, Hoes, Mat
tocks, Axes, Coopers' Tools,
Edge Tools of all kinds.
Also, a large assortment of Juniatta and Mis-
souri, Iron for sale. onion
Old scrap iron-wrought and cast-taken in
exchange Tor work. All kinds of produce Ia
ken at cash price. LTTTEN Il HERMAN,
Darlington, June 7, 1854
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NJ ES.

Turpentine, Sweet and Castor Oils, McLane's
Liver Pills and verluifuge, Sellers and Frey's
Vermifuge, Godfrey's and Jacobs Cordials, DR..
&. McCoy's Vegetable anti-Billious Pills, and
Cholera or Diarrhoa Syrup, an infallible rene
dy; DIR. Thomas Skagg's Colera Diarrhga and
Dysentery remedies; DR.. John Bulls Sarsapa-
rilla and King of Pain; DIR. D. Jayne's Medi-
cines; Davis Pain Killer; Skeletons Balsam of
life; Bitters, Hair Invigorator, Mexican Mustang
Liniment, &C., &c. Finally, any article that
may be needed, that is not on hand, / have an
arrangement to be supplied with. Please call
and examine for yourselves.
e5y- Highest price in cash paid for rags, or
allowed in exchange for goods.
Aug. q, 1855. JACOB T. MORRILL,.
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Copper Ware and Fruit Cans.

Topper Ware anu ETuiL UdHS'
TNHE undersigned keeps constantly on hand
i an assortment of all sizes of
COPPER KETTLES,
of the very best workmanship. They cannot
be surpassed anywhere.
WoopsrrrLp, Aug. &. 1855,
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P2RPAHKD BY
AYERS
CHERRY PICTORIAL,
Fer the I'm pid Cure Of
fSTGES. CaLB5. K0ARSENESS,
BEVNiNsFIS. WH00PING-COGGH,
CROFT. ASTHMA, AND
C0NSEN pT20N.

THIS remedy has won for itself such n%otoriety
rom its cures OF every variety of pulmonary disease,
that it is entirely unnecessary to recount the EVIL
dences Of its virtues in any community where it
has been employed. So wide is the field of its use
fulness, and so numerous the cases of its cures,
that almost every section of the country abounds
in persons publicly known. who have been restored
nom alarming and even desperate diseases of the
lungs by it's use. When once tried its superiority
over every other medicine of its kind is too appar-
snt to escape observation. and where its virtues are
known, the public no longer hesitate what antidote
to employ for the distressing and dangerous affec-
tons of the pulmonary organs which are incident
to our climate. And not only in formidable at
tacks upon the lungs, but for the milder varieties
of CoLDs. CouGHs, HoARsENEss, &C.; and for
CHILDREN it is the pleasantest and safest medicine
that can be obtained. a.
As it has long been in constant use throughout
this section, we need not do more than assure the
people its quality is kept up to the best that it svcz
has been and that the genuine article is sold by -
J. NJ. Kirkbride, Woodsfeld; Armstrong
Mooney & Co., Beallsyille; Kotzebue 4
Oblinger, Malaga; Charles Hare, Sum
merield; and by all dealers in Medi
cines everywhere.
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The Poor little Lion.

The New York Independent has the
following from a mother:
osBut did I tell you what atimeI had
with my, little Joe?"
@No; what was itfn
"Why, I was showing him the picture
of the martyrs thrown to the lions, and
was talking very solemnly to him, trying
to make him feel what a terrible thing it
was..n
ma said he, all at once, 'oh, ma!
inst look at that poor little lion, away be-
hind there; he won't get any,
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fl1ga fe is rich WHO receives more
than he spends; he, on the contrary, is
poor, who spends more than he receives.
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'sDARN IT.o

eA& 80
. 81 tBY PHIL. spENcgR.s tt
/ Sc -
Breathes there a man with soul so dead,
Who never to himself hath said,
II he perchance should bump his head,
* - Darn IT,
Eives'there a lady with a mate,
Who'll he chanceto stay ont late,
But would use these words to vent her hate
Darn It!
Wherc is the man that would not say
n Ills srspcnders gave way,
Whsle dancing brisk with ladies gay-tss
- 81 Darn ii!
q s. st1 ~
Suppose, when dancing at a ball,
The pumps you wore were most too small, ~
Who would not these two words let fall
st1s Darn IL!
Or who, when shaving in morning cold,
Hath gashed his chin with razor old.
And could these powerful words Withhold
D1rn IL
Or, fla fellow with love is smitten, ESQ
And letters to his love has written,
And after all should get the mitten-
Z 90 Darn at!
4 aE aa
On. when; ones notes or bills ftll due
md banks are hard, and won't renew. 81
II these two words there's comfort true
S az Darn it!
.SlEg1 81
Or il, when riding in q sleigh,
Your horse takes fright and runs away,
And turns you out, who would not say
Dam it!
Where's the man who, on ice or slippery stone,
Has fallen and injured his crazy bone,
And not exclaimed in angry tone
9 et Dura It!
Scott used this brilliant exclamation
Whom not called on to rulestl,is nation
lis said he cried in desperation, <5gsya4al3
Z q. Darn nf
When one. Is bent on writing rhymes,
And tried in vain q hundred times,
How well these with any chimes
s Darn i'll
To all young ladjos we appeal,
Who haven't a hole in their stocking heel,
If these two words are not genteel-
Darn IL!
In short, when things have gone past bearing,
All into threads ones patience wearing,
These words are better far than swearing
Darn it!
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ana leaving thela uneal!ed for, Is prima facie
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:. Tho true wit never can be learned,
: 1t may b'assnmed and owned and earned;
= And hke our noblest fruits improved,
= kBy3eing ltransplanted and removed.
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LOOK HERE!

rTNHE undersigned has opened an establish
i ment for the accommodation of the public,
in CLARINGToN, %(sUNFIsH) in the house
formerly occupied by ]. r. SMITH for a cloth
ing store, on Main Street, a general assort-
ment Of
BOOKS, MEDICINES, sc. Sc.
Among which may be found the following:
McGufey's 1st, ID, Sd, 4th, and 5th Readers,
and Eclectic Spelling Book; Webster's Die
tionary's, Pinneo's G~rammar's, Mitchell's
Geograph's and Atlas, Rays Arithmetic LIST,
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ASSOCIATION
SECOND YEAR.

4 ARRANGEMENTS for The Second hnnusi
~ Collection of this new and popular Insti-
tuition FOR the diffusion of Literature and Art,
have been made on the most extensive scale.
Among the works already engaged, is the
az Il " Cd or UGIFIX ,n
which originally cost Ten Thousand Dollars.
In forming theenew Collection, the diffusion
of works of AMERICAN AIT, and the encourage
of American genius, have not been over
looked, Commissions have been issued to many
of the most distinguished American Artists,
who viii contribute some Of their fnest pro-
Among them are three Marble Busts,
executed by the greatest living Sculptor,-HI-
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Compound Syrup of Blackberry Root,

Also by WV. STEEL & son, Stafford, Ohis.
Aslo by JACOB T. MoRRlIL, Sunfsh Ohio.
July IL, 1855. - IHffs
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DUETS MERCANTILE COLLEGE,
PITTSBURGH, PA.
ESTABLISHED in 1S4O-Incorporated by the
Ii Legislature of Pennsylvania, with perp.t-
nal Charter
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SELECT TALES.
THE lBENCERRAGE.
BY WASHINGTON IRVINE.

ON the shmmet Of n craggy hill, a spur
tof'the 'ncuntsins Of Ronda, stands the
Castle OF Allora, now mere ruin infested
by bats and owlets; but in old times a
strong brotherhood which kept watch up
<on the warlike kingdom Of Granada, and
held the Moors in check. II was post
always confided to some well tried CON-
mander, and At the time of which We
treat was held by Roderigo dc Nauvaez,
.Aicayde or military governor OF Aatique.
IN. Ii was frontier post OF his com.
mand but he passed most Of his time
rhero, because its situation on the hvrs
dsrs gave frequent opportunity for those
adventurous exploits in which the Spanish
chivalry delighted.
dc was veteran, famed among boll,
Moors and Christians, not only for deeds
Of arms, but for that magnanin,ous cour-
,ssy which should ever be entwined with
abe assrn virtues Of the soldier.
Ills garrison consisted Of fifty chosen
mea. we'll appointed and well mounted,
with which he maintained such vigilent
watch that nothing could escape his eve.
While some remained on guard in the
castle. he would sally forth with Others
Prowling about the highways, the paths
and ds6les Of the mountains by day and
uighi, and now ard then making a
daring sOsay into the very Vega Of Gran
ada.
On fair and beautiful night in sum
sner, when the moon was IN The full. and
the freshness of the evening breeze had
tempered the heat Of day, the Alcade.
with pine u bis casaliefs, was going the
fosnds of the mountains IN quest Of nd.
veatures. They rode silen,ly and cautious
ly,, for il was a night % tempt Others
at@os'i, and they might be overheard by
Mcorish scout OF traveller; they kep,
along ravinss and hollow ways, moreover.
ies, ,hey should be betrayed by lhe ella.
teFiag of the moon upon tieis armsr.
Cohssag 70 . eofki0 tlie road, ale Alcsyds
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sEUMBERll
-, =. -
1 81
kMWME 70 us

GETTING on TOO FAsT.--A pious old
slave had a wicked master. This master
had much confidence, however, in the
slaves piety. lie believed he was a chris
tian. Sometimes the master would be
serious and thoughtful about religion.--
One day he came 10 the old slave, with
New Testament in his hand, and asked it
he would explain passage to him.
The slave was willing to try, and asked
what it was.
"It is here in Romans" said the mas
Ter.
Have you done all that it tells you to
do in Mathew, Mark, Luke, and Johni"
inquired the slave, seriously fixing his eyes
upon his masters.
"No, | havn't," said he.
Then you're getting on too fast, too
fast, master. Go back to the beginning
of the book, do all that it tells you till
you get to Romans, and you will under
stand it easy enough then, for the book
says: If a man will do my will, be shall
know of the doctrine"
If any Of our readers ever hear anybody
arguing about 4 hard text in Romans, or
somewhere else, aud worrying to know
what it means just tell this story about
getting on too fast"
Juvenile Instructor.
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"Why don't you hold your head as I
dog said an aristocratic lawyer to ster-
ling old farmer.
esquire" was the reply, "look at that
field Of grain. You see that all the valu-
able heads are bowed down, while those
heads that have nothing to them stand
upright"
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Peter, what are you doing to that boyi"
said a schoolmaster
"IIe wanted to know if you take ten
from seventeen how many will remain;
SO took ten Of his apples to show him,
and now he wants that should give 'em
back"
"Well, why don't you do it?"
"'Cause, sir, he would forget how many
is left.
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Without sorrow, life would be no better
than dream; grief is reality, and tho
bitter as wormwood, mortals love it, for
it makes them feel themselves, and know
the value of each.
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VOLUM M E ~.
FORGIVENESS.

Man hath two attendant angels,
Ever waiting at his side,
With him Whcresoe'er he wandcrs,
Whercsoe'er his feet sbidc;
One to warn him when he walkcth,
And rebuke him if nc stray;
One to leave him to his nature,
And SO let him go his way.
Two recording spirits reading
All his iifc's minutes, part,
Looking In his soul and listening
To the beatings of his heart;
Each with pen Of fire electric,
Writes the good or evil wrought
Writes with truth that add not, errs not,
e-action-word-and thought
One, the Teacher and Reprovcr,
Marks each heaven deserving deed;
Graves Il with the lightnings vigor,
Seals It with the lightning's speed;
For the good that man aehieveth-
Good beyond an angels doubt,
Ssch remains for aye and ever,
And cannot be blotted out.
: One (severe and silent IYatcher)
Noseth every crime and guile,
Writes it with holy duty,
Seals Il not, but waits awhile;
II the eyil tIoer cry not.
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A punster says-"My name 3 Somer-
set. I'm miserable bachelor. Icanuot
marry, for how can | hope to prevail on
any young lady possessed of the slightest
notion Of del;cacy to turn Somerset"
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1t is with health as with our propef
ty; we rarely trouble ourselves to look af-
ter it until there is very little of it left to
look after.
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Men doat on this world as though II
we're never TO have an end, and neglect
the other, as lift we're never to have be-
ginning.
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If you want to keep up your health,
avoid what you know TO be injurious,
and don't be swallowing down medicine,
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The diminutive chain Of habit is scarce
y heavy enough 10 be felt until il is too
strong to be broken.
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Virtue makes man on earth famous,
in his grave illustrious, and in Heaven
immortal.
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Ii dress makes q man what does the
tailor make? From ten to twenty dol
lars profit perhaps:
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Our greatest glory is rot in never
falling bat in rising every time We fall.
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Under a long dress you nave perfect
right to suspect there lies large foot.
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Death loves shining ma,k .ighsd
blow.
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Never let your tongue 90 before yess
shoash,
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IT'S moral graudeur makes tho mighty
man.
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THE COURT OF CLAIMS.

This body is in daily session at the Capitol,
in this city, in the discharge of its important du-
ties, and it is easy to preceive that it will have
abundant materials for the exercise of all the
qualities OF industry, patient research, and high
Judicial acumen. The important Florida claims,
to which we referred some time ago, are now
up for consideration, and the argument has
been progressing since Saturday. These claims
arise under the treaty of 1919 with Spain, by
which Florida was acquired by the United
States, and part of what is now the State of
Texas was coded to Spain. The ninth article
provided that there should be reciprocal re-
nunciatlon OF certain enumerated claims, on The
part OF the respective citizens or subjects of
each country upon the other. These claj ms
were settled in pursuance of the tenth arti, le,
which provided that the United States, exot err.
atlng Spain from all demands on account of
such claims, should make satisfaction for she
same to our own citizens to an amount not ,ax-
ceeding five millions of dollars But the asst
clause of the ninth article provided for salts ac-
ton by the United States for injuries, if ,eay,
which, by process of law, should be established
to have been suffered by Spanish officers S;nd
individual Spanish inhabitants, by the then late
operations of the American army in Florida, 1t
IS under this clause that the claims now before
the Court have arisen. The amount claimed
exceeds over million of dollars.-Nat. Int.
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THE NATIONAL ERA: WASHINGTON D. C, NOVEMBER s. 1855

four millions of hectolitres. If this should be
SO, 1t Will be most important relief.
The receipts of wheat from the Black Sea
being cut off, makes vast difference in the for
elgn supply AT the single port of Marseilles,
tne arrivals even during 1854, during part of
which year the war had already commenced,
amounted to $4,000 tons, or nearly three mil.
mons OF bushels of wheat. Besides this, the
Atlantic ports of France received very large
supplies, Italy also heavy shipments, and Eng
land sull larger quantities, all from the same
quarter.
Il sincerely hope Europe may the spared
the storm that seems to be gathering; but when
we see provisions dear, the people discontinued,
taxes increased, money scarce, new loans re-
CURED, manufactures curtailed, commerce
langulshing, trade of all kinds depressed, and
severe and bloody war existing, the end of
winch no one can predict, we need not be sur
prlsed that the public mind is anxious and
alarmed In France, much, l may say every
thing, depends on the life of the extraordinary
man now at the head of the nation. If he falls,
under the knife OF the assassin or otherwise,
none OF his name would mount his throne he
alone among them all can hold the helm in
tunes like these. Again, the loss Of great
battle IN the Crimea would shake his throne to
the very foundations. The memory of the great
Napoleon Is idolized by the great body of the
french people, and one of the great holds that
Louis Napoleon has on the French is the fact
that he Is the nephew of his uncle But even
the great Napoleon, Notwithstanding all he did
Tor france, and his great and wonderful victories
was nevertheless abandoned by the people when
he was unfortunate and SO it would be again
with the present ruler"