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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-19
OLES ALE AND RETAl
Err OF LOCUST AND WAFER STREETS st- Y

NEW CARPETs-FIRsT .ARRItAL FOR FALL +.
SAl4ES
Z 8 3 =
Received at the Carpet Warehouse,
ENT DUYL = $50 Main street this mo received
superb uatiethe first arrival Of the Cur re-
Rich royal Wilton Carpets;
Rich printed velvet do.
E ih BSsssls r. Tspsy qG oaPss
BRUISES PTaassf Hall IL and stair d9 Carpets: as;
Common 4'a All al w a'afs ply do 49, 30 az S
ana a Stair venetian Carpets. patterns
=, Do. do. and Adelaide Mats
Having purchaser who will remain Eastern mar
who may favor house with something
season ali Of Which we shall Ser at the lowest possible pri
and the class of goods be purchased ia
agaj-tf Carpet Warehouse 537 Main ST. Louisville Ky
GEORGE ", D,Y. BROWN MArLAok
BAY * BTATLACK,
wHoLESAL DEALERS IN
Day GooDS5
No. 50 PEARL STREET,
rer4 end oINoINNArI. o.
NIXON & GOODRIANs
AGENTS FOR CLIFTON AND CITY MILLS BOOK AND
PLATNER IL SMITHS
blank IL OOk Papers,
SMITH 6 PETERS CUT CARDS CARD SHEETS;
LightbOdy's Book and News InH;
MAD RIVER MILLS, STRAW BOARDS. etc., etc.
SALES ROOMS. n IL 10 WALNUT STREET,
, CINCINNATI, o.
Where they every variety paper to the city
and country trade and The materials employed in its
features.
ss- Highest price paid fer Rags. ser46m
JAMES E.SMITH.
ENGR AVER.
No Main and Market. Louisville. KY.
Visiting Wedding ard Invitation Cards Scales and Presses
Embossed Cards and Envelopes, Door and No. Plates etc.
ang23-6m.
Jo4iN HURLEY. t. SULLIVAN.
JOHN HURLEY & Co.
FORWARDING AND COMMISSION
MER & H A NSS,
so TchOupitOui&s Street.
.uo6 NEW ORLEANS
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AUCTION SALES.

DESIRARLE RESHDENCE
"a on FOURTH STREET FOR SALE.
for sale bargain comfortable Cottage Resi-
w Dance with good oeE7henses and eistern and in
- SWEET IL LEONARD,
Auetoneers and General Agents.
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PRINCETov FRMALE HIGH SCHOOL

PRINCETON FEMALE HIGH SCHOOL.
FHNHE first annual session of this Institution will be
ed Monday, the Sd of September. 1855. convent
ent building will be erected during the and
ed to accommodate pupils soon after the session
will be and comfortable STYLE and supplied
with good of Philosophical ahdohemieal apparatus
Preparatory Department will be connected with the school
though in into which boys under twelve
years of will be admitted.
The Principal has made with good families,
to board pupils from distance.
TERMS PER SESSION MONTHS: ., :.
Boarding Lights and Fuel ........ 5000
Tnton senior Glass 49,. -. .,.......... 20 90
Junior Ciass...,....,.. ...,.,.....,..... Is 90
Preparatory Second Glass co
First Glass z so
Music with use of Piano 90
Painting and Drawing Observation-Disclosures. 10 90
Embroiderv -. ................,... 90
Sodern Lanr,iages ......,..,.,.. 10 90
Payments strictly in advance, except by special arrange
ments with the Principal. - - ..,..
Mrs. H. N. MORTON. jy2
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SELECT FEMALE INsTITUTE OF EVANS

WILLIE.
VHNHIS Institute %. } open its first session Mon
a day the Sd day of September next.
By request the number pupils will be enlarged 10 TWEEN
See large advertiser alteration of terms; etc.
aue3 G.. A. FOSTER.
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HoN iIAnnoR. Ky. April II, 1855

1900
This to certify that had Chills and Fever in my family
past months. and tried all the Chill Pills and
Chill medicine hal in the ecuntry In ordi
they have stopped the chils the most Of
family exception. On nly oldest there
make permanent until aeress
Dr. Chilli Pills AID safely say everybody
WEi. o. JACKSON.
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The Crescent City was sliced and her captain
arrested for violation Of the quarantine laws.
New York, Sent. Is.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-07-11

THE WHoLEsALE SHoE BUsIEEss
We call attention to the advertisement OF
Carer x Co., who have established an
extensive wholesale boot and shoe store
In this city. The senior partner, from
long acquaintance with the shoe and
feather manufacturers of Massachusetts,,
% thoroughly posted in all the detaris Of
1his business, and will have no difficulty
ia initiating customers from the interior
Unto I'll the mysteries Of the trade. Who
sver is looking trough the market shosld
Fall on Carter Il Co.
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ST.. LOUIS Asp CHIc A0o.-lt seems
from the papers that ST. Louis and Chica-
90 are both snxious TO secure the trade
of this valley. That is right. gen lemen
we wish 10 be united with both Of you -
A road up the Des Moin.s river would
be tie best move on he part OF St. Louis.
This would bring in the trade from both
sides Of the river through its whole
length. while q road up the Divide would
hardly secure the trade on one side.-Ed-
dyviYs Free Press, 9Th.
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WAR! WAR! WAR!

THE Indians have dscla I'd war. and the la
l. test advioss from Salt Lake intern " that
they have and can raise twenty thousand aRht-
Ing men. Thswii call for voiunsesrs and large
consequent suppiie. which have induced Messrs
MOORE 4 HOOPER. with feelings Of true
philanthropy, 10 pa, up 100 dog Of Ae1atsd Min
erai Water in bottles; each explodss with =
report lend enough to frigh,sa the Red Skins,
and to slsks the thirst and DOL the palate Of all
who volunteer
July 3, 1855.
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Tax Couecter's Sale.

HTTY OF KEOKUK, Lee County, State Of
~ Iowa. By virtue Of the charter aud ord.
nances Of the city Of Keokuk, Will Offer At
public sale lanls.s the amount Of tax and cost
hereafter specified 10 previously paid) at the
Mayor Once 10 said city Of Keokuk, on We'd
nesday. the twenty 18th day Of July A. D. 1885
between the hours Of fen o'clock A. n. and
four O'Clock P. NJ. Of said day, the following
described lots Ia the city Of Ksekuk, to pay the
special tax and costs levied aud assessed against
such lots BY the City Council Of said city, for
Nc Adamizing on Main. Second and Third streets
in front Of such lots. viz;
NeAdsmisisg on Ms,s Street.
Names u 0vnsu DssertpstsA. La Dsek Tag csss
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WESTERN STAGE .c0lIlD1. I
suuMkE1Fk7N1kMnm'

sUMMKH zkkzN4kM1MTo.
TIVE Western Stage Company respectfully On
nounee to the public that their 0e6eAO
leave Keokuk Daily, {Sunday exceptedl ~
Fairfield, Oskalooss, Fort Des Moinesand Oosn-
ell bluffs, passing through Bcston, Cherlsetse.
Primrose, Winchester, Birmingham. Ashlan1,
Agency City, Ottumwa, Eddyville, Osksleea,
pella, NJ ,nroe, Apple Grove, to Fl. Dss 1een.
From Oskaloosa ttri- wsekiy to Counsii -
via Beilefon:a:n. Knoxvile, Piessansvillss ~
amelia. st. Charles, Wintersstt, lndiantows, NJ
YER Cretk, to Council Bluffs.
AIso from os,umws via 6lAksstsrs. ASAia,
Lagrange. to Charlton, tri weekly:
Also from xsok uk, Daily. via Warren, Fur
nineson, Bonsrarte. DenionsPors, Ksossnqua,
Rstsburg, Trey to Bloomfield.
Every attention WIN b paid Tor the se1loss
and convenisnes Of passengsss.
Coaches Isavs Reokuk Tor I'll the ah<vs paasss
at I o'clock, A. NJ.
T. Once "a Main Street, second dnof absvs
the Laelede House.
J HAMILTON, Assas.
June 4. 1865
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He.1famtsiag On Second Street.
CAmble, - feet on Ind
street by so fee, deep.
commencing 80 ieet from
Main street, 8 l3 - Is 1 10
Keoku k. Jaly 4ih. 1855.
THOMAS MARTIN,
Collector OF the City Of Ksokuk
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Notice..


NOTICE IL hsreby given that have this day
IN sold out my interest In the Hat, Cap and
Millinery business Of Humphrey Z Gage. 70 D..
r. Humphrey, who viii continue ths business
with Mr.. Gagsa at the Old stand
EHUMPHREY.
April 10. 1855. II
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80 Admitted number Of Special Notices will
be Inserted under this cad al 20 cents line for
each insertion, or over the editorial hesdfor 80
elts . line.
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HENRY splsGENDElG.

Odfies - ysAsssa Street, aeSs - Ne Whit
Moueo.
Is prepared to promptly attend to al busiasss
requiring the services ofs Notary Pub!icJ Ac-
kno wlsdgsmsats and Dispositions eken Deeds,
Mortgages, and othsr kinds Of Decsmsnts
drawn 70 srdsr, lie the English, Fssosk. enc Gs--
nan Languages.
Hsokuk, June -. 1855 12HA
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Eats City Boot and Shoe Stan.

No. liz. MAIs sr1EIr, DGTwxIx 9TH and 9Th.
THE UNDERSIGNED world respectfully call
the attention Of the Ladies and 0sntlsmsn Of
Keokuk, and vicinity, 10 their 6ns and well o..
leetsd stock Of
BOOTS AND SuoIs,
now opened and For sale at the abovs establish
nenf, comprising al kinds Of Ladiss', Gents,
Msses', Boys, and Children's wsar, OF ell s,yies
grades and sizes, which We pledge ourselves to
sell At the Lowest Cash Prices, and would only
respectfully solicit IN examination Of our stock
and prices, fssling con6dsnt that both in point
Of quality and priosa, We are able 10 please.
II. c. HUSBAND 4 BRO.
June I, 1855
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A CARD.

CAkUs
MESSRs. PARMELE 4 CAMPBELL
d ESpECTFULLY anoounce to the cit. a.
IL Ire. Of Keokuk and vicinity that ~
they intend Gas soon as room can e - 49,
tanned in the new block now being built by D.
w. Ktbcurne) TO open to the public I now
and wilt selected stock Of fine Watches and
Jewelry, Silver and Plated Ware. Also vatis
,y Of Fine Cutlery. Musical instruments Of all
descriptions, &c &c, &c, in fact every thing
pertaining to orr line Of business.
rorthe present we Ray be found in Craham's
block, on Second Street, three doors s,uth Of
Parsons Banking House, where portion Of our
stock is exhibited.
in our line.
~ Fine Watches and Jewelrv Of ali kinds
repaired md warranted By competent wofknen.
j. PARM A. CA MPBELL.
May 30 1855
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q DR.. @. st. C. Fussxy is a duly sutnor-
lied agent for the Transaction OF business cor
asctsd With this Office.
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St. Louis. Quincy and Keokuk Express,
GODFREY 4 SNOW. Promoters.

81. IUutS, QuluCy duu hCVAUA IAplCoS,
GODFREY 4 SNOW, Preprietsrs.
QUINCY, ILLS.
WILL run . ssmi.wsekly Express between
w st Louis and Ksokuk, leaving Keokuk for
St. Louis on Wednesday and Saturday sveniss',
Packet Will receive and deliver Express .ek-
ages OF Mnnsy. Merchandise, and par. eIa az Al
kinds, Il al intermediate points. S,ll 1lso a.
tend to collsctions, making r.rchasss, 6lline or
dsre, &C., with care and ...spatch.
Messengers VIII q provided with IN lroa Safe
for the security q rsHittaacss and vs!sab!s
J. 4. CoPELIN. Agent ct Ksekuk.
Rk1g14NcEs;
Msssgs. raSs = Bacon, r. W. Clark = Bros,
Hsnhx 4 Wnoarxx et. Lonis.
uolx . $780, Nosrs, H,liswbash = ca,
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Bills Of Lading and other Blanks for sale Of
this eiics and Blanks Of oil descriptions neatly
ehsaply sad expsditioasly printed and furnished
q order.
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NEW BOOT AND SHOE STOII.

NEW BVUT AND NIUE NIUEk.
HEO. CRITTENDEN has taken the store late-
u ~ occupied by Messrs. Hawkins 4 Bulings.
corner OF 5th and Mar Streets, and has opsasd
4 large and well assorted stock Of Booss anA
Shoes intended specially ter he retail trade.
He asks the inspection Of the citizens and pub.
lie generally, feeling confident that his expert.
ence in the trade, and the favorable terms on
which they were purchased, combined with .
determination TO build up = permanent trade.
will enable him to sell lower than any houss IN
this City. Qaick sales and small profits is biz
metto.
Keokuk, Mayo. 1885. diff
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TT~HE new Summer style Of CsAt's Beaver Hat
III ~ lDG6 caa b. foand Il thu
NEN YORK HAT EMPORIUM.
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Metropolitan Lozsnges, Conversation Lozsn-
ges, Paintillisrs. &C., &c at
CREIGHTON DINNERS
Confectionery and Ice Crssn Salesn.
J4ne ~, 1855.
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COOL.
HAVE on hand dozen Ice Chests ard Re.
frigsr ators, embracing several different sizes
and styles, which will be sold at the owest pri-
ets, and warranted 10 please, by
WV. c. FUNKHOC5ER.
June q 1885
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naakelsl and Salt Fish.
Be kits new No. J..
3 bbls. Do do
10 do do No 4 and 3.
! drum Haks,
d, God Fish,
IS boxes DO
B bbls Lake White Fish,
dc No ! Salmon,
For sale low by W. c. TUNKHoUsER.
June = 1855.
Fancy ceelS.
lust received IN elegant assortment OF hns
y Goods, such % French China Vases, Psrisr
and Terra Gotta, &C., Pitehers, Lavender and
Cologne Bottles, Fruit Stands. Card p.eeeivsrs,
Cigar Stands, jewel StAnds, Spoon Coble.s, Fig
urss, Cupids, Busts, ETC., sta.
AIS - haa4 goed oe<1stnsnt Of Crocksry
sn1 Glass ware.
CAREY 4 MELBOURNE.
June %, ,.ss,55.
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COUNTY yuDo Z.

We are requested to announce WILLIAM j.
COCHRAN - candidate for Coua.y Judge for
Lee CouAty at the ensuing election.
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New Grocery Store.

New Grocery Store.
A. J. r A L s T o N & B r O..
II AVE Just opened new Family Grocery and
IL Provision Store. in the room rmsrly oceu-
pied by D. 3. Smith 40 An Auction Room. on
johnson Street. where they intend to kssp
choice and well selected variety exactly adapted
10 the demands Of the retail trade OF the city
They invita the inspection Of the citizens gene
rally, and have no dovbt that they can Offer in.
ducemenss for frequent calls and continued Gus
tom. A. j. RALSTON l. BRO,
70. Johnston Street.
Keokuk Nav 10. 1855.
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CUSTOMERS can from this date b supplied
- with Quincy Eagle Floor, which 10 warrant.
ed 70 b superior t. sny mads IN the Mississippi
Valley. BY W. c. FUNKHoUS Err.
Jans 20, 1855.
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DRIED BEEF.

. n00 LBS. 81. Louis Sugar Cured DRY
~,UUV Beef, warranted the best ever IA siais
market. VIM. c. FUNKHOUSER.
June 3, 1855.
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French Candles.
1UST received BY Express fiom New York
y City large assortment OF French Candies,
such a.
leo Cream Drops, assorted davsrs.
Sherry do do do
Gum. do do do
Cordial do DO do
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A FRESH supply Of that great AmsIicsa ko-
II nance,
THE WA1cuMAN.
Full Of stirring incidents, startling evsa.s,
deep pathos. and delightful humor.
Fo- sale by J. T. CAVE L SON.
June 81, 1885. Main Street,
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Pork and Beans.

7 have Tieree pickeled pork we'll cured. also
i 4 few hu,hels white B-ans 10 accompany
For sale cheap. .FUNKHOr1SrR
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Ioa Fz1NTTING,
OF very cription, executed At this Office in q
sup .rios manner and at Nv gates a. elsew here
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Hats! HatSi!
lust received the spring style fashiona- Il
y bic Silk Hats. Any gentleman in want -
Of hne Silk Hat Of the very latest style
will do we'll 10 call soon Ut tie Hat Store OF
HUMPHREY L GAGE.
Keekuk, March IS, 1855.
A LARGE STOCK Of Gents soft Cashmere
Hats just received. All the new styles for sale
cheap 1t
April 20. 1855.
Pare Congress Water
EROM the Saratoga springs or sale by the
JIG dozen sr single bottle.
Also Moore md Hoopsr's superior Citrate OF
Magnesia, or Purgativs Mineral Water. one Of
he most plsasant and sfectual Ca.hsstiss
known.
Call ct Moore 4 Hoopsr's nav Drug Stors on
Main between - and Sd Streets, north side,
Ksokuk, Iowa
Jane 5th, 1885.
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Licking Glasses.

Z & CURE MANQUE. o. Sesiai 81 p 80
"a cssssels q 1Es1es. ~ -
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A NEW style Of soft Caps and Hats Sas =
"A summer wear Just recsiAed per Ex~
press for sale 1t
SHELDoH's HAT EMPORIUM.
Jes Sc. Main stsoek
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ONE HUNDRED dozen msns' White, prah
Y and Pearl fur Hats just received and for sale
chssp At the New York Hat Empefium.ss
A. c. SHELDON.
is8 81. Main Street
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ONE HUNDRED DOZEN MEMS Lexhora
~ Hats just received per Express.
AL The New York styles for rae cheap ct
6HELDON'5. 81, Main street.
msy2l 1855
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X
ened negro alarmed the house with word
that the mill 10 giving way, upon which
there is general turn out OF ell the
forces. with Washington 1t their head.
wheeling and shovelinx gravel. during :
pelting rain. to check the rushing water.
Was ,ington delighted in The chase. In the
hunting season. when he 70 out early in
the morning to visit distant paris Of the
estate, where work was going on. be often
took some dogs with him for the chance
of starting FOX. which he occasionally
did. though he was not always successful
in killing him. He was bold rider and
An admirable horssman. though be never
olsimsd the mcsit Of An accomplished fox
hunter. In the height Of the season.
however. he would DO out with the fox
hounds tso OF three times = week accom-
panied by bis guests at Mount Vernon
and tho gentlemen Of the nsighborhood,
especially tho F4irfaxes. Of Bslvoir. Of
which estate his friend, Geo. William
Fairfax. was now the proprietor. On
suoh occasions there would DO . hunting
dinner ct one or other OF these establish
m4ots ut which convivial repasss Washing,
ton is said 70 have enjoyed himself with
unwon'ed hilarity.
A GALLAxr RcBsEa.- The diligencia
bet IN Taluca and Morslla. Mexico, was
lately robbed, and the passengers plum.
derpd Of about $1,000. The al .ir was
done in the most genteel manner. A lady
passenger had : ring Of great valus on
her finger, which one 81 the robberu strevl
i vain 70 ct a.. rindire II eeald m
-. r. - - - $50 r.
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MORE NEW DRESS GOODS.

MIE spcn 10 day beautiful stock of new aad
W desirable DRESS GOODS.
Rich fiounced Barege Robes, in black end coIoys
A large assortment of Organdys aud F.ench Lawns
Rich Printed Bareges and Silk TISSUES
Mousselnes aud Baregc de Lans, in great nrofiIson
Wmte Plaid Cambrics, cOlOred, briasts and
chintZes
Embroidered and dotted Swiss Muslins
slain Bareges in blue, pink, green, brown and tar
cOlOT5
Mourning goods in great abundance, in thick and
thin fabrics.
ALSO, IL STORE
large and full stock OF staple and domestic
goods. We name in part
IS pieces beacheG shirHg cotton of tha best brands
- pieces all pure shirtng linens, from Is cts TO 81
per yard
Table linens, tOwellings, and table napkins
600 yards small figured lawns at l2H cts, war
ranied fast washing colCrs, and well worth y
cts
900 yards Barege de Lain 1t lo,5 cts worth o5 cts
All of which we invite purchasers to call and ex-
anime before making their selection.
All articles warranted to be as represented.
GO We must insist upon the payment of all bills
which have been rendered
COLLEY s. SEARS,
ap l2-ec6t 523 7th st., 81 door above Pa av
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wiped with her handkerchief the damn.

wiped with her handkerchief the damn.
ness from my brow, and administered
the cordial to my lips. 1t revived me I
looked around, my courage, my love OF
life returned. I poured forth my graft.
tude in burning words, and called down
the blessings Of Heaven. Ignorant Of
what it was that so suddenly inspired
me, as soon as my spirits tagged I called
for more. drank again and again for
three weeks her loved voice soothed me,
and her kind hand administered to my
wants.
Gas soon as my strength was suffl-
GENTLY recovered, fearing that some enc
my might still be lurking near, bade
her adleu with many thanks and tears,
sought the seaside. and embarked as q
common sailor on the FIRST vessel that
offered, and have followed the sea ever
since. My fatal thirst has ever accom-.
panied and cursed me, in port and on
deck this foe has debased me, and kept
me from all chance of promotion. Oh,
how often have /, in the depth Of nv
heart, wished | bad died on the field of
Waterloo, or breathed out my life in the
arms of my gentle preserver. Six weeks
ago, was wrecked on the packet ship
Clyde, off the coast of New Brunswick.
have wandered on foot through Canada
and New Hampshire, singing for . few
pennies, or begging my bread, till met
your sympathy to-day. How do these
college halls, and this noble band Of STU
dents recall to recollection the scenes of
former years."
The emotions of the stranger for mo-
ment oyercame bis voice, when he re-
sumed the tears still coursing each other
down his checks. 81 know not why God
should dir8ct my steps hither; but, gen.
tlemen, this shall be the beginning Of
new life in me, and here in His presence,
and In that of these witnesses, swear
rs hope to meet you in Heaven, reyer
10 taste drop of alcohol in any form
again" Prolonged and deafening cheers
followed these words, and noticed many
a moist eye. A collection was immedi-
ately made, and more than fifty dollars
were put into his hands. As be ascend
ed the coach to take his departure, he
turned to the excited multitude who sur
rounded him, and said: at is but JUS
tlce that you should know nv name. I
am Lieutenant Lannes. a nephew Of the
great Marshal Lannes. May God bless
you all-farewell :" As these youths
thoughaully returned to their accuston-
ed pursuits, not few resolved in their
deepest souls that emperance and virtue
should ever mark their character, and
that the soldier VOW should be theirs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-04-14

A GOOD SELL.-A clergyman having,
on certain occasion, delivered himselfof
what is called a fine address, was met
by one ofhis hearers the next day, when
in the course of conversation, allus;on
was made TO it, the parishioner remarked
that he had book containing every
word Of it, and had heard it before. To
this the clergymen boldly asserted that
the address was written by himself the
week previous to its delivery, and there
fore the assertion could not be correct.
The next day he received a splendid copy
of Walkers Dictionary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-04-14

TAKING AFTER HIS FATHKR,-ws once
knew an eccentric old MAJ in the " Nut
meg State, in its Iorthern part, who
went by the f2iniliar title of {" Uncle
Aaron. The old man had raised q
large family of boys, the youngest of
whom-a wild, registering blade-was
named after himself. In speaking Of his
family, the old man said, with . very
long iaoe "Among all my boys. | never
had but one who took after his father,
and that was my Aaron; he took after
me-trith dub"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-04-14
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WI undersigned offers a large collection o
L Peach trees, also Apples, Pears, Piums, Cher
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ries, RhubaIb Roots, &c.
English Garden Seeds, fresh from the growers
combrising all the best variety of CabbageS, Caui
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Celery, Turnip, SC, with all the finest vegetables
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Flower Seeds in great variety, among which are
the following: AserS. Stocks, POrtuiaccas, Petumas
Phloxes, with many new and rare thrgs, all offered
IT the lowest prices. JOHN SAUL,
Seed Store, corner of 7th and Ii streets
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