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The Empire County argus., 1855-09-15
TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS.

yE'IIE undersigned having been obbing Groceries ard
Il Provisions for the last four YEARS. will do IA cash
Commission business. We solicit orders from country
traders for all kinds of goods For Groceries, paricu-
lar shall by being constantly in the market he able
fill orders satisfactorily.
We sole agents for the State for the sale of SWANS
PATENT ATMOSPHERIC SODA FOUNTAIN.
GOODMAN BRO,
SO 3m so Front street, San Francisco.
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BLANKS.

JUSTICES BLANKS, EXECUTIONS, WRITS OF
- Attachment, Summons. Affidavit and Subpoena Blanks,
constantly on hand and for sale at the ARGUS OFFICE
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nor SALE.

HE undersigned desrous of returning 10 the Atlantic
States, offers for sale his House and Ranch located
on the road from Sacramen Georgetown, and equi
tant between Unontown and Georgetown, and known as
he Ice Spring House The House well furnished ard
dong lucrative business. There also 49, acres OF
land well nibered aud waiered.
To person desrous of settling in the country this
will prove u home and place of profit
Terms of saleonehalt cash and the balance in twelve
months. G. G. PkEWITT.
Cooma. September IA, 1878. 4zz
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AMERICAN HOTEL.

CRQCKER & FOX, Proprietors.
sAr The P,oprietors having recently made additions,
Ea reftied and furnished their House with new furn-
S#A 1ure, take this method of informing the travelling
fza public and citizens generally, that they pre-.
pared to accommodate oil who may patronize them.
FAMLIES will find commodious accommodations In
private apartments at this House.
The American Hotel is situated Pety Hill, opposite
the Court House. will all times be found agree
able and pleasant home.
The Table will always be furnished with the choicest the
market affords. and good and accommodating
will be in attendance.
Sacramento Georgetown, and Placervlle stages pass
this House daily.
An extensive Stable is connected with this House. where
travellers will find good accommodations for their horses,
and which Saddle Horses and Horses and Carriages
always be had
Coloma, June &c. 1875. 1f
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ARRIVALS At THE PRINCIPAL HOTELS
YESTERDAY

AMERICAN HOTEL FL Smith. Hanning g.
ton, j Gestop, M Gelston N Y; T III Gresham, Au.
gusts; D 81 Baker, Nc; A Hartwel Brunswick; 6
Dewfray J Burts Va T w Wilcox, Chas CITY: DR.
Shutice, Mathews; DR. G Hutton, Phia; Capt C II
Bruce chip Sea Witch; DIR j HI Lechead, Pr Geo; 7
Halt, KY; D Tulee. Fla Hunt N j; T Smith,
Drummond, Petersburg; Glen, w Way, J Nj
WaIdswell, Weed, f Nelson and lady, N York;
Il Allen, Washington; Cooper, Buckingh ham;
Williams, Danvillei Drummond, Bait.
EXCHANGE HOTEL w Fiuks, Warrenton;
C Sutton, King VIM; w Martin. Henry; Massie,
Charlottesville; M Edmunds Rehmond; FL L Re-
lady, w Jackson and daughter. Mrs Rislsy & svt
D D Lambert, Ga; J III Eaton. Pbileda: Pritchett
R Kirkpatrick, Eashviile; Mcguire, Mobile; L
Keith, Vermont; w III Keith and lady, Ohio;
Allen, Ark; Thorn, Fl Allen, Washington; G
McCung. A Spear, Mcintyre, w Battle Miss
Battle, Miss Battle, Ala; Fl Thornton N;
j C Rice Miss; A M Darfe, A w LoEgfellow, Va;
nj Moh Miss Roberts. w Grover, N C; J M Cree
ny, Charleston; N Drewry, FL Davis. Ca j
Lacy, Kent; r Richardson, Jas City; Howard,
Ala; Mullin, M Bedlet. Pa McCrue, Il Ter.
rell, s C; II Littlepage, King VIM H, L III Pig.
gott, Va; J Egger, N C.
COLUMBIAN HOTEL.-A Falconer Foster
Petersburg; r Cardwell, J II Cardwell, G Settlers
S A Spalding, Miss III Crenshaw, w Thomas, Char.
otte; s 4 Moore, Lexing ton; Willer, Augusta; A
Smith, w Smith. Hsnover; 6 w Aron, City Pit
Stansrd, T Trowor, VS.; w Folks, N ottoway; P
Povall, Amelia; w III Guerrant, Halifax; w Danus
Franklin; j Ransy, T. C Clark, N C; 3 A Martin,
Camphe Gates and lady, w Amber Chester.
fed; w Figg, N c. Capt Whaling J VIVA.
ling, Va l. T r; T w Seay, X r Lyon, Lynchbure
r II Davis and lady, Richmond.
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DIED.

In this city, on the 9th instant after protracted
illness Mr.. WILLIAM TREXLER, in the 10th year
of his age, leaving wife and three children to Ia
ment his loss.
His funeral will take place this evening" at O'clock
from the Catholic Church, Grace st. The friends
and ecquaintances respectfully invited to attsr
without further invitation.
q Philadelphia papers please copy.
Yesterday, Feb. 9th, at o'clock A. M, Mrs LU-
CY VAUGHAN, reict of Matthew Vaughan, decd,
in the Goth year of her age.
Her friends and acquaintance, and those of the
family, are invited to attend her funeral on SUNDAY
next, at O'Clock, from Clay street Church. without
farther invitation.
On the 9Th inst PHILIP SPRUIL, youngest child
of W. A. and Selma F. Buffers, aged Is months and
20 days.
Funeral Sunday afternoon. at O'Clock, at their
dwelling, on ]st street, second house below Cary
Friends and ecquaintances are invited to attend \
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a CHIP OF THE OLD BLocK.-Robel

a CHIP OF THE OLD BLooK.-Robert N.
Roe lad of twelve years of age, was arraigned be-
fore the MAYOR Yesterday morning. for trespassing
on John Wright the night before. This little chap.
when found, was In MIR Wrighfs stable loft, where
he had gone with candle, possibly to fire the build
ing His father who is In Jail, formerly resided
in Manchester, and rumor says has been in the hsb
1t of forcing his children to steal for him. as to ena-
bic him to purchase liquor. His Honor very proper
y decided to send the prisoner to the poor house. to
be taken OF, the Jail being an unsuitable place
for lad of his age, and the city having no place to
put such chaps, in which to improve their morals.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-10

SUDDEN DEATH.-Coroner Wicker, at
tended by Constable Lewellep, held an inquest
over the body of dead negro woman named Ma
son, the property of Samuel T. Hargrove, found in
Joseph mariannas kitchen, on Main, between list
and 22d street. This woman was about 40 years OF
age, and from the evidence was of Incorporate
habits. For some nights past she had been occu-
plying room over the kitching, and when found,
she was lying near the hydrant where she had pro.
baby fallen while intoxicated and their died from
cold. The jury rendered as their verdict that the
deceased came to her death from intemperance and
exposure to the cold
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SETTLING DrFrIcuLrY.-Augustus M.

SETTLING DIFFIcULTY.-Augustu M.
Barrett and John B. Cox very foolishly got into an
alteration and tisticutf last Thursday evening,
and officers Johnston and Tyler coming up at the
time, were taken into custody. Yesterday morn
Ing the parties appeared before the Mayor, who
after hearing the particulars, required Mr. Barrett
to give bail to keep the peace, but discharged Mr.
Cox he having acted on the defensive. The parties,
are business men, well known in this community,
and no doubt regret fhe circumstances which caus
ed their misunderstanding. But accidents will
happen"
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kUm's DoINes.-Isaac d. Hall, MEN,
per OF the Public Guard, got drunk last Thursday
evening snd while in that situation created dstui-
sanxsy seeing the disorderly conduct of the fellow
eeemmanaeo him to keep the peace, at which Hall
more furious, and seized stick a. fto strike
soms oae, out was prevented from ing 80 by Mr..
MOTIFS, " no took him into custody and dsliv-
eIeo MN over to Watchmen Heislop and Perrin
IN reaching the corner of 18th and Cary srreets,
Ha ran from the officers but was pursued captured
ana ek 70 The cage but not until he tied hand
snd feet; Even while in the cell, bis conduct wsa
Mayor ordered him to be detained until the Captain
OF the Guard could be sent for. We have no doubt
that Capt. Dimmock win immedstely discharge him
ger the character Of his men by compelling them to
associate with those who would bring disgrace upon
fhem aud that the Mayor viii turn him over to
behavior.
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Io,FERs-One of these staggering pests

LoAFERs.-One OF these staggering pests
to society called at the first station house last Thurs
day night and being psnniless sought the privilege
of resting in "Loafers Retreat" over'the first Mar
ket, till morning The night being cold aud incleni-
ent the officers locked the fellow up, and yesterday
morning he came before the Mayor, apparently de-
lighted with the prospects of sndng the winter at
the.expenss of the public. By reference to the re-
custody on the night of he eth instant and he there
fore ordered his commtts to the valley, for waot of
better place to contine hin in. This fellow claims
to have come from Canada, and has doubt visited
Richmond, for the express purpose of getting into
iail where he can live without labor.
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} THOSE AFFLICTED WITH LONG
STANDING DISEASES!!!
DIR. LEON GELBARDT.

Office on Broad 81, Corner 9th, Richmond,
Virginia,
FORMERLY Practitioner of Medicine
l. in Poland (Europe) and for the last two years
at 365 Broome street, New Y.rk city, respectfully
offers his professional services to the public.
Consultation hours from TO ii A. M, to 7 P. NJ.
Letters asking advice must be postpaid, and de-
scribe the disease in full frankness.
Fl also recommends to the public DIR. Leon Gel
bardts VEGETABLE SYRUP" composed of Ne.
dcinal Herbs, such Fl Rosarun. Lichsn, Islam
deus, Hb. Digitalis purp., Equisetti Sem Anis &c,
&c, prepared under his care by Mr.. s. III. Zachrs-
son. chemist and druggist at the corner of 9Th and
Broad streets, Richmond, Virginia This deli ghtful
VEGETABLE SYRUP is recommended a cer-
tain relief twhen cure seems BIS impossible) of all
such diseases as Coughs Colds Asthma, Bronchitis,
Whoopiug Cough, for the affection of the Kidne ys
and Bladder, and it is highly valuable for Female
Diseases generally. BY Chldrens Sickness proves
the most desirable effect it is very pleasant to take
and it causes neither uneasiness loss of appetite
Full directions furnished each bottle. TRY
IT. and Judge of the effect for yourselves. Use it
accordingly, and the result WILL CERTAIN CURE.
Sold wholesale and retsii and sent to any part re
quired, by applying f by letter postpaid) to Mr..
NJ. ZACHRfSsON, Druggist, corner 9th and Broad
sts.. Richmond Va.
Price Of DR.. L. G.'s Vegetable Syrup, large bottle
one dollar small size fifty cents.
e. None genuine without the signature of
DR. L.. fe l0-lt*
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OMNIBusEs.-Our enterprising townsman

OMNIBUsEs.-Our enterprising townsman
Mr.. William A. Wright, has purchased the line
of omnibuses now running from Rockets to
Brooke Avenue of Mr.. T. Naor, aud intends to
make such general arrangements as win induce the
public to patronise them literally. In addition to
putting several new buses, he designs employing
accommodating drivers, and by giving his personal
supervision to the whole line expects to render it
very popular, net only with business men, but the
ladies, whose patronage he asks Mr. Wright lie
too we'll known in this community for his habits of
Industry, energy and skill In suiting the public
TASTE for any to doubt that he will do all Ia his
power, to make his buses a convenience to the
people, and profitable to himself We wish him
success In his new enterprise.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-10

FRESH PEACHES AND ToMAroEs-It is a
great Improvement in art whcn enables us to enjoy
at this Indictment season of winter, The fruits OF
autumn as fresh as though recently plucked from
the branches upon which they had grown and ri
pened. Messrs LocKETr 81 PANKRY on 18th.
between Main and Cary street. have sent US soeci
mems OF peaches and tomatoes preserved, which
we find admirably nice and fresh. Messrs N l.
Wood & Son. of Baltimore, are the preparers of
thi. fruit, which they put up In the natural state
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-10
COMMERCIAL.
RICHMOND MARKETS. Februa

RICHMOND MARKETS, February 9.
There is no change in markets. Navigation is
close on the river below, well above, and there
is scarcely any thing doing.
FLOUR.-Mountans uperine S90S9. Economical.
WHEAT.7-$l9 5 for prime Red and So for prime
White. -
CORN-s7I ago cents per bushsl.
OATS.-56I955 cts. per bushei
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MARRIED,

At Aspen Grove, the residence of the late Capt.
Daniel Dyson. on the 9th instant, by the Rev. T. s.
Covington, SHERWIN b. NOLLNER, Esq, of Pc
tersburg, to Miss MARTHA F. DYSON, of Ches-
terield
In Washington city, D. C, at II o'clock A. M,
7th of February. by Rev. B. Sunderland, Mr.. SA.
mUEL SPAULDING. of Charlotte county Va, to
Miss EMMIE E. LIPSCOMB daughter of Coleman
Q. Lpscomb, Of Charlotte.
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The Blues have been requested
10 call the attention of the members OF this old
company TO the advertisements IN another column
Orderly Far 10 now prepared to deliver the new
musk cts to the company, and he particularly Ie
viii call on him to-day, between the hours OF and
n o'clock as he will be unable to attend to them
amer that time.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-10

ALMOST FIRE.-On Thursday night last
the coal In the CRATE of the room occupied by the
Editors of the Enquirer, rolled on the floor, and
before discovered, had burned large hole through
It. A few minutes more and the room would have
been Ia blaze.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-10

ACCIDENT understand that Mrs
Harris, an elderly lady, residing On Oregon Hill
slipped up on theice on Thursday last, and broke
ono of her legs.
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THE BELvIDERE.-This steamer, on her
last trip up to Baltimore, was Ice bound at one
time, but che finally struck Into the track OF the
Herald, from Norfolk and continued in II for near
~ thirty miles.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-10

THEATRE.-The engagement of Mrs.
Howard at the Marshall, closes ton night, upon
which occasion will be performed three excellent
plays, In both of which she takes the leading char
ters. 1t Is hardly necessary to advise our play
goers to visit the theatre Tonight, as all who have
seen this accomplished actress, need no urging to
see her the second time
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ruw gPDCTAL NoTICHs.

PRorEcTios BuaLDIsG FuED ComPAsT.--
The thi,tssnth instslment will be due TO-DAY,
February 10Th Edwara sin'sn s,s s os1aes
u" i a ap mesfiur at o'clock p.
hesu u orasr WIN A. BUFFERS,
Secretary.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-10

ST.. PAUL's CHCRCH-St. faui s mnI,.Y
mnrnsns At IL O'Clock. and at half past osiost IN
H. .fu1
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-10

Rrv. DR.. DoeeETT will preach at Clay
Street Chapel tomorrow Sunday fnornlnx, ~ AZ.
o,cloek A M.
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AUCTION NoTIoE.-Attentlon 10 sonelte u
to our sale Of Horses and msies' TINS m'rn''s' o.
O'Clock. ~. .r.ninr at
o'clock. Lahoo Ats
fs 10
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-10

GEN. HousToE.-A Washington CORES.
pondent OF the Crusader says that he has re.
Gently conversed with the Hero of Texas
and that that illustrious parsonage has
changed much in appearance, and seems 10
De worn out by some serious subject He in.
formed the correspondent that his mind is
greatly exercised On the subject of predesti.
nation, and Is sincerely converted to religion.
ne also manifested his desire OF leaving
p;a ny: hie: ana has a mind to resign soon
not apprised by the correspondent when This
event VIII take place Perhaps, on farther
rejection, the General may conclude that
; more good may be accomplished by remain.
.uk ~ congress, and letting his light shina
S'u'p'cuousiy before an evil generation.
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NTA CENTRAL RAILROADS.
NJ fraro tha Ganarnl Rulas adopted BY the boaie

from the General huies aaoPses " N"
of Directors January 18th, 1855;
1.-THE General Freight Agent at hiehmono = nee.
ceive and account for ell money dpe from cehsk III
for freight delivered to them at Richmond ane ~
dues for freight are to be paid at his ONCE on ae
very" ,o.s p;.h,nons I'M
less the freight has been prepaid, except - h
where Goods are consigned 70 his care Irom os"''
psints to be forwarded ever The road.
e-St s. HUNTER 9en'i Ext Agent.
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.HE COQUETTE-At

1--WE COQUEIIE-At
l. L L. SMITHS
Cheap Publication Establishment
No. $50 Broad street.
FRANK LEsLIEs FASHION GAZETTE for
February IS cts
TOM CROSBIE and his Friends. By Saml Lover.
so cents.
AVILLION, and Other Tales. By Mrs.. Marsh -
so cents.
THE LOST HEIREss. By Mrs southworth-
THE wIFE's VICTORY By Mrs sOuthworth
81 90.
MY CoURTsHIP. By wikof. 81.
RUTH HALL. By Fanny Fern Sl.25
MYSTERIES OF THE COURT OF QUEEN
THE COQUETTE; or The History of Eliza Whar-
ton. novel founded on fact. BY Lady of Mas
sachusetts 81.
g-AIl New Books received as soon as published
fs 10-1t
AT PRATT'S DAGUERREAN GAL
IA LERY, No. AS MAIN STREET, each GUS
toner is presented with Due Bill in $4,000 Gift
Enterprise, consisting OF
| House and Lot in Richmond, valued at. 0, 900
House and Lot in Richmond valued at.-... 5000
| House and Lot in Richmond. valued at..... LOCO
500 Gold Lockets and Breastpins, with por-
traits. ...................... 5,OOo
g, 497 Books Pictures and Fancy Articles, of
aggregate value of..................... 5000
$4,000 Presents total of................$33 COO
~ BY which present is INSURED to every
holder. fe 10
TO THOSE AFFLICTED WITH LONG
STANDING DISEASESlll
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A c. A r D
LOsT OR STOLEN.

I OST-Somewhere on Broad or 9Th SITS,
IL an Oval Set Of Blue Laws, with the head and
trident of Neptune it. The finder will be liber.
ally rewarded delivering it at this Office.
fe 9-2t*
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JOB PRINTING

JOB PRINTING
NEATLY Excel TED AT THIS OFFICE.
TACKSONS EXCELSIOR BITTERS
- CERTIFICATE OF JOHN ROBB Mr.. r. 81:
with shortnass of breath and pains in chest and
want of appetite. / consulted with doctor, and
uas under hia care for FIVE months, but found no re-
lief 10 looking over the Dispatch saw an adver
tisement of Jackson's Excelsior Bitters, sold BY f.
J Picot. requested friend to get me bottle, In
which found great relief and trying the Sc
cond find myself still better. think everybody
Your friend JOHN ROBB.
Hanover County, Va fe l0--cStS CIT
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I OST-Between our Jewelry Store and
~ the Ma sons Lodge. on Franklin street, Silver
COMPASS, belonging to Lodge Ne. IS. suitabls
reward will be paid for it's return to us.
MYERS Il JANKE,
fs No 75i Main at.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-10

S.m'L Cary, Dealer in Paper Material,
fR.cs Ropes BAeG-NG, &c J South Frankliu st.,
door. West OF Ola Market, buys small as well as
large lots. Io 5-1o.l--
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-10

TENTH AssUAL REPORT OF the NE"
YoRK LIFE Insurance. COMPANY:
Amount CT Assets January 1st. 1884. 90 go
Amount of Receipts for year ls54.....''' ~
sl,Is1. 400 60
Total amount of Disbursements for loss 90 a,o m
es by DEATH and other paymsnts...... |i''o'' ~
t.,,.rz fe55 A9D2. G62 10
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-10

The STETHoscoPE.-We have the Fehru.
AIRY number of this journal. It has ,;tbo.
graphic portrait of DIR. b. r. WELLFoRD,
Professor OF Materia Medica in the Medical
College of Virginia. The likeness is good
The Stethoscope has its usual amount and
variety OF instructive articles, and no.
uces OF new modes of treatment Among the
latter, we observe one ON the use of cbloro-
form in Whooping Cough, that opprobriun,
medacorum. DIR. JAMES GERARD. of ENGLAND
states that he has employed chloroform with
great success in that disease. For a case of
very violent character, he added twa,vo
drops of chloroform to a phial CONTAINING
about half an ounce of ipecacuan wine. He
gave the little patient teaspooful, and in an
hour another, and after that, one every two
hours. The cough occurred only twice du.
ring the evening, much diminished in vic
lenee, andthe patient rapidly recovered from
the disease. He mentions similar success in
other cases. To child threeyears old. he
gave two drops of chloroform in ipecacuan
wine, twice day. 1t did not whoop after
and soon recovered. DIR. ANDREW WooD
OF Edinburg, has administered chIoroform
with like success.
Far Of Surgical Instruments.-We see INV
q notice of the Committee of the Mad;o.I 9.
ciety, in the Stethoscope, that there viii he gu
Fair OF Surgical and Philosophical Instrn
ments, Pharmaceutical preparations, DC At
IA. ~. next annual meeting of the Society in
III. .I;s. eiIy, on the I'd of April. All who NAV
wish to exhibit articles are requested to sana
them to the care of the Chairman. DR. Jas
boLTos, Richmond. - oA''
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The Trustees have declared Scrip dividen M OF -
per cent on sill Life Policies which have been 10
force twelve months prior to 1st January 1902 ana
per cent. interest in cash upon all previous Wv
dends payable on the first MoDdag IN Marcn neAs
For further information, and Life insurance. sn
quire of the Agent, at Baptist Book Depository NO.
SG3 Main ST. CHARLES WORTHAM,
IL Agent.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-10

III FOR CHARLESTON, >. T.
- The superior fast sailing schr TANOErL,
Can't Alien having the greater portion OF her cste
engaged, win sail with dispatch Fer osisseo "a
freight, apply to or or,rra 70
fs 10 w. u. CObQbtIi = -
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1855-01-18
Tied Down at HOnc.

A friend of ours, living not far from
Pontiac, was one day imporuned by his
wife TO take her ride. The gen lrman
being man of business pleaded his en-
gagements, when the wife r. pied with the
old story, that she must be tied down at
home" The husband replied that if any
person would furnish him with clothing 10
wear, and enough to eat an ! drink, he
would be willing to be "tied down at
home"
A few days after, the gen leman came
home earlier than usual, aud being faigued,
lay down on the sofa and fell into a sound
sleep His wife took cords and slyly tied
his hands together, served his feet in the
same way, and made him fast TO the sofa.
She then set table with ali thst the house
afforded, and placed an extra suit Of
clothes within his reach. This done, she
started to pay friend a visit. Upon her
return late in the evening, she found her
husband in the same position, except he
was wide awake, and very mad
"What ON earth does all this mean?'
says he.
Nothing" quietly remarked his wife,
except the consummation Of your earthly
wishes-enough to cat, drink, and wear
and 10 be ''tied down at home"
They were seen riding out the next
day.