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Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-06

n give instruction in his native tongue in
compensation of Board in a respectable family Of
this city or vicinity References Of character and
capacity will be given. Address NJ. f., at this
office.
May l2-oed2w
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NENBERG &c THUN,
REcHTS-CoNsULURTEN,
GENERAL AMERICAN AND FOREIGN AGENCY,
For the Collection of Claims the Procurement OF
Patents, Bounty Lands, and Pensions

BUREAU OF TRANSLATION
From the French, Spanish Italian, and German
Languages, and for Typographical and other
Drawings.
No, 1854, 7th Street, Washington City, u q.
Nov Is If
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INDw ARD LYCETr. Sem, Binder

EDWARD LYCETT, Sen., Book-Binder,
IT, Potomac Hall, corner OF Eeventh-street and
Maryland avenue over Clarke's Drug store, Wash
ugton, ID. G.
Every style ~ pook-bnding executed either in
velvet Turkey Morocco, Russia. or fancy colors
,T'it
P,sdDdicsls and Music neatly half bound.
Mr.. LYcEsC respectfully suggests 10 his friends
inat while much has been done 70 transmit family
records little care has been taken TO preserve pa
rental Rkenesses. lie takos this method 70 inform
us friends, and these desrous Of perpctuatng per
.oonl remembrances, that dagueneotype like
ursSes can be- iolaid on the inside Of fami-
bibles, presentation books, or keepsakes, speci.
mems OF which can be seen NJ his bindery, or he
can be addressed by letter, whichwil be promptly
attended 10
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Il ted to Industry, Science, and Mechanics.
Published weekly at l2S Fulton street, N T., tSun
Buidings) by Mum ~ Co.
Terms: 81 a year. 3 in advance, aud the
mander in six months
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puR CoUNTRYMEN; or, Brief Memoir.

OUR COUNTRIMEN; or, Brief Memoirs
Of Eminent Americans, by u. J. Lossing, au-
thor Of tthe Pictorial Field Book of the Revolu-
tion," illustrated by one hundred and three Por-
traits.
The Maroon, Legend OF the Caribbees, and
other Tales by w. Gilmore Simms.
The Philosophy of the Human Noice, by James
Rush, Nj. d.
Just published aud for sale by
TAYLOR a. MAURY,
Nav ~ Bookstore near 9th ~
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~ ENERAL AGENCS.-Theu undersigned
" most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
riends and the public in general, here and esle
where, that he has opened an Agency Office for
the prosecution of claims Of every description
against the government before the several depart
ments or Congress; procure pensions, bounty
ands extra pay, and arrearage pay, and will at
end 10 TIE buying and selling of real estate, the
renting OF houses, and general collecting bust
ness he will also furnish parties at a distance
with such information as they may desire from
the seat OF government. Charges will be mode
safe. Office, AT present, will be on M near 18th
rtreet.
REFERENCES
Hon. j. G. Dobbin, Secretary of The Navy
Hon. J. Davis, Secretary Of War.
NJ Callan, esq. President Of The Board ~ Conn
mon Council
Gen John M. McCala, Atornsy AZ Lam
James III. Caustin, esq.
w. &. Reddall, State Department.
SAMUEL q. TAYLOR.
Jan l7--ti
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TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND
STRANGERS

" TCHES.-Members OF Congress and
wv others in want OF perfect tmekeepers would
do well to make their selections at once, in order
to test their quality before leaving the city.
Our assortment for both Ladies and Gentlemen
never complete al present, embracing
every description, which offer unusually low.
NJ w GAIT & BROTHER.
Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets.
Jan Is
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TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
GREAT ATTRACTION

L STEWARDS Gallery, Pennsylvania ave
nue., over Galts Jewery Store.
Pictures in best quality OF cases from 30 cents
and upwards.
We invite the public 10 call and Judge for them
selves. March l7-dlmo
PROSPECTUS OF DE BOWS RE-
VIEW, volumes XIV and XIV, adapted pri
marily 10 the southern and western States OF the
Union including statistics OF foreign and domestic
industry and enterprise. Published monthly IA
New Orleans, at So per annum, in advance.
Gas- A few complete sets of the work, thir -
volumes, bound handsomely, 1000 TO $50 pages,
for sale at the Office, New Orleans, deliverable
in any of the large cities or towns Sep TIT
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y XTRA Heavy-plated Tea sets, Aibata
IL Forks, Spoons &c.-M. w. Gait q Bro.
have Just received a beautiful assortment Of
Extra Plated Tea Sets, latest styles
Castors, Cake Baskets, Gard Trays, &c
Also, superior Abata Forks and Spoons.
The above are Of the very best quality, and IN
usually low.
M. w. GAIT IL BRO.
Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10th sta.
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nHE SONS or THE sIREs, A HIS

i tory of the Rise, Progress, and Destiny OF
the American Party, and its probable influence
on the next Presidential election, 10 which is
added Review of the Letter of the Hon. Henry
A. Wise against the Know-nothings, by an Ame-
rican.
The History OF Mason and Dixon's Line, con-
tanned in an Address delivered by John ii. b.
Latrobe, of Maryland before the Historical So
ciety of Pennsylvania, November 8, 1854
Mrana Elliot, or the Voice of the Spirit, by 3.
M. III.
Autobiography of Charles Caldwell, M. d., with
Preface Notes, and Appendix, by Harriet w.
Warner.
Just received and for sale by
r.. FARNHAM,
Corner of Penn. avenue and l1th street.
Fab
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PROSPECTUS or DE BOWS ri
-1oR THE SPRING TRADE, Cents Ho-

4 siery and Under er-Garments.-STEVEN
Browns Hotel, is now opening fresh aud large
variety of Gents Undershirts and Drawers. Also,
a large assortment of silk and cotton HalfHose,
plain and fancy, STEVENS'S
Feb 24-3tif Sales Room, Browns Hotel.
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WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD.
BY RAILROAD DIRECT
TO
TT H u w T. = II.
la ss Ut ;;::ss ~ Q ~

Time between Washington and w Wheeling
but q la hours!
Running time beticeem Washington and Ctncin-
natl 81 hours!
Through Tickets and Baggage Checks 10 be had
in Washington!
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GIVE MATCHES s RICH JEWELRY.

EiNE WATCHES d RICH JEW EIKf. !.
w q. HOOD, Pennsylvania avenue, between
~ aud 6th streets, has Just returned from
The north with good assortment of the most rich
and ia <hionable Jewelry in the Market which he
purchased for cash al very low prices and now OF
iers tor sale the same, al wholesale or retail much
cheuper than goods of like quality have ever been
sold for in this section of country Please call at
his store, sign ofthe large spread eagle.
N. b. Special attention paid 10 the repairing OF
watches bv w w Hollingsworth.
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nLATED TEA sETs.-I have just re-
ceived some new styles Albata and Silver
Plated Ware that offer at manufacturers prices !;
also, a large assortment Of Spectacles, Of every
description together with good assortment Of
pure Silver Ware, Of my own manufacture, which
! will retail At wholesale prices.
III. o. HOOD
AIS Penn. avenue, bet. At and 9th SITS,
Sign of the Large Spread Eagle.
Feb 2J--dlwf
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nANIEi. WERsTER.--Messr Taylor

~ ~ MAURl have few of The original sub
scrbers' copies OF the works OF Daniel Webster,
printed very fine imperial paper, in which Mr..
Webster inscribed his Six volumes
price $50.
I, & M. are The only booksellers IN the United
States who have any copies in their possession.
Mar IL Bookstore near 9th ST.
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GEO. TT. DRAPER, HaVrc.
The owners of these ships will not be accounta
bic for gold, silver, bullion, specie, Jewery, pre-
cious stones, or metals, unless bills of ladng are
signed therefor and the value thereof therein ex.
pressed Jan 3-dtf
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u,HE PEASANT BOY PHILOSOPHER

Il Wy Henry MAYHEM, price IS cents.
The Essence Of Christianity, by Ludwig Fener.
bach, translated from the second German edition
by Marion Evans translator of Strauss Life OF
Jesus, price 81 %.
Travels in Europe and the East, by Samuel
Ireneus Prime, two volumes, price two dollars.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
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VNEE AMERICAN SPORTSMAN; Con-
4 tanning Hints TO Sportsmen Notes on Sport.
ng, and the Habits of the Game Birds and Wild
Fowl of America, by Elisha ]. Lewis, M. d., with
numerous illustrations, For sale al
TAYLOR IL MAURYS
Ian 4 Book Store near Ninth street
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rONsERVE and Preserved Ginger and
" Chow-Chow, Atea and Choong Loong Cam
ton, fresh importation. For sale by
SHEKELL BROTHERS,
No. 40 opposite the Centre Market
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NEW BOOKS RECEIVED Ar sHIL.

NEW BOOKS RECEIVED AT sHIL-
IN LINGTON'S Bookstore
The Dodd Family, by Charles Lever author Of
haries O'Malley.
Behind the Scenes, by Lady Buwcr Lytton
The Lamplghter, one OF the most fascinating
books ever written.
Everything in the Book, Newspaper, snd Sta.
onery line for sale at
JOE SHILLINGTON'S
Bookstore, Odeon Building corner ~
street and Pa. avenue
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"ARPER,S MAGAZINE for September is
II a magnificent number, filed with superior
engravings, and for sale at SHmLINGToN's book
store.
The great Illustrated Magazine of Art for Sep
tember is one of the best that has been issued.
Lese's Ladies' Gazette for September contains
all the new Fall fashions.
The Knickerbocker Magazine for September, :
Godeys Lady's Book, Graham's Magazine, AND
Putnam's Magazine, all for September, received
and for sale at
SHILLINGToNS Bookstore,
TEN HE FAILURE of Free Society.-Soci-
4 ology for the South, or the Failure OF Free
Society, by George Fitzhugh. On sale al
TAYLOR & MAURYS
Book Store, near 9Th street.
CITONE QUARRY am prepared to fur
~ nish from my quarry, opposite the Little Falls
and adjoining the quarry OF the late Timothy
ONcale, any quantity of stone that may be needed
for building purposes. Apply to the undersigned
at his house on II, between 18th and goth streets,
IN the First ward, to Mr.. Paine, at the quarry
July 81 WILLIAM b. SCOTT.
NOMMENTARIEs on the jurisdiction
" Practice, and Peculiar Jurisprudence OF the
Courts of the United States, VOL l, 10y George
Tcknor Curtis.
History of the Crusades, their Rise Progress,
and Results, by Major Proctor, OF the Royal
Military Academy.
Cummings Lectures the Seven Churches.
On sale at
TAYLOR Il MAURYs Bookstore,
Nov l6 near 9th street.
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nON,T FAIL TO CALL AT HOODS
IL IL you wish 10 purchase anything in the way
OF 6ne American. London. or Geneva watches
that can be relied for the true time) rich gold
Jewelry pure silver ware, &c, SC, and save from
IS 10 Is per cent, he is now receiving his
Fall supply, which will be sold al the lowest
wholesale rates.
Fine watches and jewelry repaired, and war
rsntcd 10 give satisfaction
: II. o. HOODS
Pa. avenue, between AZ and 9th streets, sign OF
turays anraad eaUle
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VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR

Dec lt;-3tawif
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Copy Of disclaimer Of W. d. Porter IN his appiica.
tion for "am imprOved sttH for making t0ood
gas fled august 5, 1854. Letters patent issnea
August %, 1854.
u do not claim as my invention and discovery
the improvements in making gas from wood, viz
subjecting the products of destructive dstilation
therefrom TO a high degree of heat, substantially
as has been described and for the purposes set
forth in the specification of w. p. Mcconnell"
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Ey- DEBow's INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES, three
handsomely bound volumes upon the Progress
and Wealth Of the United States, 500 pages royal
octave, double columns clear print, library cdi.
tion may still be ordered. Price Sc delivered
at the expense Of the authon
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-01
Anothcr secret Society.

Tho N. Y. Crusader tells about secret
institution oiprofessional beggars in New
York. imported from Sardinia, but class
iiod among voluntary emigrants. He
says
At the present time this foreign organi-
Ialion Of professional paupers numbers in
the city OF New York not less than three
hundred members Of both sexes. They
have secret aud MYSTERIOUS signs---a Ian
guage ineligible but among themselves,
and have certificates according 10 their
degrees, merits and intelligence Of the
members. They inhabit generally the
most filthy quarters Of New York, and Or
ganized much like Fourerites, Commun-
lists, or Socialists; they beg Individually
and divide mutually, AS soon as they
have colletected good sum. they return
to their native home, and buy property
with the money obtained in this country
under false pretences.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-01
Tribute OF Respect.
Lancaster Feb. 10Th 1855.

Lancaster Feb. 10Th 1855.
Ata regular meeting Of the Members Of
Charity Lodge No. Z |. 0. o. F. the fol-
lowing resolutions were adopted.
Whereas it has pleased an Alwise Prov
to remove from amongu by death our well
beloved Brother r. Y. Hunter. therefore,
Resolved, That in the Death Of our late
Bro. Charity Lodgehas lost inactive, jealous
and ex, m plary member, and that his many
yir ues, will ever remain green in our
memories.
Rcsolved, That the family and many
friends of the Deceased, have our warmest
and most heartfelt sympathy in the sad
bereavement, which we in common have
sustained.
RESOLVED, That in these oft recurring af-
flicting dispcnsations we recognize the
power Of Him, in whose hands are the is
sues Of Lifcl That though to us these be-
rcayemenfs are very grievous yet
we bow with humble submission TO his
will, and that ii becomes each of us to be
admonished by the emphatic warning, "be
We also ready"
Resolved That as a mark Of our respect
this Lodge be clothed in mourning for The
space of thirty days.
Resolped, That certified copy Of these
resolutions be presented to the family o
our late Brother, and that they be publish
ed in the papers Of the city.
II. U. WHITE, NJ. Grand.
C. DRESSBACH, Sec.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-01

A BRTIsn Know .NoTnISG.-T follow.
lag paragraph is from American Jottings
by VIM. Chambers. which appear in the
Journal which bears his name. He prom.
ises TO give, in future number, a paper
upon tho national movement in this coun-
try.
Myrials OF ignorant and cxcitaLlO for
eigners. the refuse of Europe, too easily
admitted 10 rights of citizenship. are un-
doub,eily the pest Of this great aud pros
peroai community; guided by passion and
saGirng themselves 10 become the instru-
ment Of native pace-hun!ing politicians.
they assaul. and inlimidate, OF al least keep
away from the poll, many Of the peacc-
ably disposed Inhabitants. Practically
through the agency OF this base element
in the population, a condition Of things is
produced such rs has been limited in my
previoas account Of New York, and which
struck nue. as the nearest approach 10 al
ablication Of public authority.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-01

On Tuesday February 10, 1855, at his residence In
Greenfield ToNBship, EYl w. MARTIN, In the 3lst
year of his age. The deee ised was son OF Judge
Martin and lenfes wife aud two ehildrento mourn
his uhtmcy loss, lis had but 10 ofl5 days previous TO
his exit followed to the grave his little son CHARLES
d. MARTIN, aged thfee years and SIX months.
This istruly affecting stroke OF Divine providence
taken from The bosom OF his family ana irehhs IN
the prime OF life, many bright prospects and dearly
cherished hopes for the future have thus been cnry
nippsd in the bud and covered with dark ana gloomy
pa man of ling Integrity and industrious habits,
his influence and example will I've long III the hearts
of his frieuds Peace 10 his ashes.
On the eed of February, 1855, in Greenfield Town,
shin, Fairfield County. Ohio, Mrs. ELIZABETH
FRANKLIN, aged 67 years and IL days. "a years oi
which sho has been faithful member OF the Methodist
Epscopal Church. Her Etiiction hRs been Increasing
for Is month. past which she bore patiently She was
submissive to the hand of the Lord, and willing that
he should take her spirit Ut any moment On tine day
before she died she called her com aion 10 her and
told him that all was we'll and said that her Work was
done aud all she wanted that the good Lord would
cut his work short with her and take her homo to rest
She was also exemplary christian, sfeclonate wife
and tender mother. d.
| On Sunday morning, February 25th, at his residence
near Rushyille, In this County ROBERT o. BoND, "
this 30 h year OF his age. He leHves whe anC
three children to mourn hisloss The deceased wa
the eldest sonothe lat Jarret BOnd,a man eNtansye!
known to the early settlers Of this eonnty He dice
in the full faith of the redeemng powers Of HIS Say
our and CAV undOubted evidence ofa perfect willing
ness to meet the stern destroyer. Ho died as he hat
lived, in peace with oil the world.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-01
Imaortan, to sport.m.n.

Not long since youthful friend Of ours
accidentally swallowed a lead bullet; his
frieD Is wero very naturally much alarmed
anl his father that no means might be spar
ei to save his darling boys lie. sent post
haste TO surgeon Of skill, directing the
messenger to tell him the circumstances
AM urge his coming without delay.
The Dr.. Was found--hcard the dismal
tale, and with as much unconcern as he
would manifest in case ofcommon head.
ache, sat down aud wrote tho following Ia.
comic no.e:
SIa:-Don't alarm yourself. II Nfel
three weeks the bullet is notremoved, give
the boy charge ofpowder. Yours, &c.
p. S. Don't aim the boy at any body
Our friend Furgeson having so mucl
confidence in the skill and experience o
ia, Dr.. o5eys direc.ions.-ClsVs. Her.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-01
Sherif,s sale.

EDY virtue Of m execution TO mo directed from
tho Court oi>Comnoh Pleas, for Fairfield County,
Ohio will offer ut public vendue aud outcry, In the
town of Plckerington, Fairfield County, Ohio, on
TkHrsdGy lst day Of March iaSian, between tho
hours OF ten O'Clock A. NJ aud four O'Clock, p M OF
said day the following goods aud chattels, to-wit:
One sorrel mare with two white feet; sett buggy
harness, blanket, sleigh, brass clock, bureau,
bcdsteAd and bedding, S pictures and frames, dun
white faced COW, bay stallion blind Of an eye, hal
ter, blanket and eireinge, sett double wagon hnr'
ness, 1.-TWO horse wagon, new buggy not finished,
old buggy, barrels, shoe bench aud tools, wood
saw, oyster sign, log chain, ehopping axe, pistol
trundle bedstead andsstraw tick, vaee, tin boile
lot OF shoe lasts, mince chopper, fy nets, bugg!
whip and three shotes.
Taken in execution as the property of George "
De Croft ut the suit ofAnn DeGrof, upon order TO
alimOny pendent lite.
Terms Of sale cash IN hand.
WILLIAM POTTER, sheriff.
A. w. EBRlGHT, Deputy.
Reh * teSS
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-01
sALE OF REAL EsTATE.

Probate Court, Fairfield County, Ohio.
Benjamin Ginger, Guardian Of Thomas, Daniel and
Emma Ginger.
Sarah Z. Ginger, Widow ofDanlel Ginger, deceased
PETITION TO SELL LANDS.
DY virtna of an order 10 me directed, out OF the
AAPrObate Court, Fairfield County, Ohio, shall pro-
coed 10 sell M public auction 10 the highest bidder
the premises, situate in Bern Township, in said counys
On Monday, March o, 1855,
between the hours Of 10 o'clock A. M. and o'clock
=. NJ. Of said day, the following real estate to-wtt
part OF the North East Quarter UfBeetion No. 10 ~
Township No. IA, Range No. 1e, bounded as foL
commencing ut the South East corner of said
Sgctlonj thence West along the Quarter Sect
40 porches TO post; thence North, parallel
East boundary fine OF said Section, 21 per
post; thence East parallel with the South D
line OF said Quarter Section, 46 perches to a
the Easl line Of said SecOni thence South aid
Section line, 2l perches to he place Of fbeginnln
taining six Acres and Six Perches, more or les
gether with all the Improvements thereon, fri
dover.
Terms Of Sals-one- third in hand, third in one
andone third In two years. with interest from datcs
BENJAMIN GINGER, GuardlAhI
| January lS, lG55-GW3IpfS4,50
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-01

NOTABLE DEArn.-The Charleston Cour-
Ter notices the death, in that city, of Col
onel Francis Kinlock Hunger, in the 85th
year Of his age, and tells us that, when a
young man, he joined Dr.. Eric Bollman,
of Philadelphia, in daring attempt to lib.
crate the French patriot. Lafayette, from
the dungeons of Olmu.z. an enterprise
which resulted in their own Imprisonment,
for long period He was pupil Of the
famous DR.. John Hunter, anda fellow stu
dent Of Dr.. Physic. Of Philadelphia, Or
his return to his native land be served il
the United States army. and commanded |
regimento Of artillery attached to the South
ern Division, in the war Of 1919. He af
terwards resigned. and became promi
nent politician, member Of tho South Car
DINA Legislature, eSe.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-01
[FOr the Lancaster Gazette,]
Tothe Public.

Mr.. SLAueHrEn:-I notice an article in
last weeks Eaglsfrom Burnell & Co., eau
tioning the public against purchasing tick
cts from me in the S30o,0oo gift distribu-
ton. These gentlemen charge me with not
having made satisfactory return OF their
tickets. Iwould say to the public that
there is not one word oftruth in the charge
preferred against me. / was for a short
time acting as agent for this company.
but finding that had unwittingly engag-
ed in rather disreputable business, |
sought the earliest opportunity to free
myself from all engagements with them.
Some time last summer, in travelling over
the country, lost the greater part OF the
tickets in my possession and Immediately
wrote the company a letter containing this
intelligence, and wanted to know what
should do; but received no answer.
About the last OF September | received
a letter from friend Of mine in Colum
bus, who wanted to know whether was
an agent in Burnel & Co.'S "Gift Enter
prise" and if so, requesting me to have
Inoihing whatever to do with 1t; stating
that the present scheme was Just like the
$50, 600 Distribution, which was neve
drawn, nor neither would this be drawn
On learning that this was the game they
were playing off on the public, | immedi
alely throw away all the tickets | had il
my possession. would advise all person
who are desirous Of losing dollar, to pur
t chase ticket and those who wish to say
, that amount, to have nothing to do wit
this monster swindling concern.
would also state that have great pit
: for the utter depravily of the editors
S the Ohio Eagle, who for the petty sum
: one dollar, from tie hands OF strangers
!. will hold up TO public scorn the charactt
4 Of one OF their own townsmen.
PATRICK POWERS.
: Ianrasfer Fcb. 25lh. 1855,