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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-11-18
The combat IN Noihern Mexico


The combat IN Nolhern Mexico is bec-
amlns animated and interesting President
Coinonfort finding the continual revolution.
AIRY outbreaks fomented by tine clergy, IN
the southern and central portions SO impor
tant as to require all his attention, has gwen
Tie Governor If Tamaulipas full aud abso'
lutte authority 10 act agalns, the rebel Gov.
ernor Of New Leon, General Vidaurri. The
latter Is reported 10 have sent an envoy To
The City # Mexico 10 treat with Comon.
fort. The Texans arc awaiting an opportu-
nty 10 crest the Rio Grande aud aid the
rebellion, bu General Cara, the command
er Of the government troops.has tired 70
Weaken the rebel force BY inviting General
Carvaia', the former hlltbustsr hero, 10 take
command of the army against Viiaur'l.-
The latter is threatening to march against
the cap tai, but that is exactly what Com
monfort would desire, for out of his own
northern region Vidaurri would 500. be
scomti'tel
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-11-18
FINANCIAL.
BANKING House OF TALLMAN, PowKRs b McLEA,
DAVENPORT; NOVEMBER Is, lSs

BANKING House OF TALLMAN, PowKRs b MCLEAN,
DAVENPORT; NOVEMBER Is, 1886.
We still notice the same slrinsency in the money
market which has existed for time past. Bush
ness who regular depositors at Banking Hou'
obtain such accommodations they require at the
usual rates, but outside borrowers IND it very difficult
I procure loans up any terms Bankers have com.
paraivey little to lend 10 consequence Of reduced de-
plsits and tn numerous renewals required upon old
notes but lending far Is considered prudent
outside Of the Banks. There Is 1T present unusually
Il. tle money seeking investment.
Exchange has again taken another rise upwards
On Wednesday last the Bankers In Chicago raised
their selling rates on New York and Boston 70 per
cent premium and one Of the principal railroad COM
pani's was compelled to ray TX for a large amount,
BANKERS here found It Necessary for their own pro-
ten also To raise rates TO tn same point Is ., Chi.
eAao There Is LITTLE ExchanSe Offering, and very III
tie ma eriA Q: which 1t can BE- made We do not an
t,c!pate however % large demand for the remain.
der Of the ll andhope tue highest po,ut Ia at las,
reached.
Land Warrants remain unsslcsble and prices are
noIains. We Offer th;m at one dollar per acre.
We Quste exchange As suhows -
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-11-18

DLpicAlIo< AZ KA>t--i'erson,
desirous Of attending the conservation
OF st. Paui's Church al lburant, are
notified lhal it Will take place to-,nor-
row, and that the train leaving this
city on Wednesday morning, will take
them through tree OF charge. Let
there be full delegation from this city
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-11-18
R1-" VIVA, are Won doing with that lum

E"Wha, are you dong with that lnm-
ben . cried steamboat, captain to an IRISH
man, who was staggering towards the boat
beneath the weight Of high plank, Just "a
the bril was ringing for the las time
!" What ain doing-SuIc WASN'T It yeiSeil
a SAID all yes as IS going get board, and
isn't this al ilhgani one ntuely - said the
Hibefnlan tr,ump hantly, amid the laughter
OF the spectators. The captain gave him
his "board" and passage that trir.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-11-18

Ice IN LAKE PErIN.-Thc boats
which last left this place for 81 Paul, were
Obliged TO discharge their freight this side of
Lake Pepin, On account Of the Large quail
ties Of ice which had accumulated and
gerged the chanbel 10 such an extern; as TO
render nav igailon impossible.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-11-18
re- a cOtemporary

EH- A contemporary suggests the
propriety OF using the surplus funds OF
the black republicans, ii there be any,
for the purpose of converting our polit
zeal clergymen to the principles OF
Christianity.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-11-18
Grand Monthly Jubilee.

Its impossible to give the details OF this mnnin-
cent enterprise this short advertisement, and VIZ
therefore refer the reader 10 circulars, to the
JOURNAL OF ROMANCE itself, a copy OF which
may be had by writing TO J. Blair, publisher of
Journal OF Romance, Chicago, or New York--or may
be seen at the ofce OF name Of paper In which this
adver ement appears.
rERMS.-ror one year ~ 90; for months, u 80;
for three monts 90. Every subscriber viii get
premium Immediately, and perhaps another in the
Monthly Jubilee Distribution.
NIB Be sure TO send TO the office in Chiesso,
for . specimen copy Of the paper.
oA.,nhap Qa-dRn
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-11-18

OF the 100000 of the Kansas fund
sent to Illinois, it is estimated that
s45o,ooo was expended in getting
votes for Bissell, and the-s So 900, was
used in betting, and has fallen in the
hands of Democrats.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-11-18

sEA land Spectator out West. IN de
fending his "tract agains, the change OF
in. alubrity, declared il was so healthy
around there, and so difficult for folks TO
die, that the inhabitants had draw their
last breath with a cork screw
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-11-18

STITCHING On Saturday afternoon and
Sunday last, some Of the good people OF
Upton and vicinity had quite merry time
Of it. The merry juggling Of sleigh bells
ere TO be heard in almost every dire ctieu.
The old folks were full of life and vigoi,
and seemingly enjoyed the sport fully "a
well, il not better, than the young and love
" lads and lasses Cedar Democrat, Nov.
llth
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-11-18

EElt is now ascertained beyond
reasonable doubt that the burning of
Nicaragua on Lake Michigan,by which
some 10 human beings were lost, was
the work of an inceniiary.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-11-18
- -

DRAwINo Of PIcIuREs.-Now is
the ilme for very small investment 10 OBJ
tam splendid painting at the drawing
which takes place on "Wednesday evening.
Tickets 81 at Crandall's Music Store
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-11-18
From the washington Union.
AcFOsstc.


Be glad again, ell We Who love the land
"rnion" the golden word IL pesc- and power
Change e-s, iHum-s cur banner T.essen's hand
Hath fallen, wlthertd, ahd he leeivas cover,
An'i sint away 10 dsrknrs-l Let the world
Nolons drub' Am.tica Is h.i
strong arm bear her sta ~ trust unflfl~i
Nov snJ fIT,ser-usIoS, liBERri' =
WasituRtOu, Now, ls,C
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-11-18
KutEA1HR MOTIFS
FEbRIF UGE WINE.
CHI QE ARf BOTTLES
s'E,E'kAE El.SESE..r TO FIJI

FtSH .I IS, q W. iscnyrre ed for the cur
IF tud cue ChiU feyr;, punlt Agae,
md sIl n.lluU. e3 " o. valuable medic has
H5e b ,F before o. .uh.. TOT s'veral years, and
fhai it. sxtr,siv, sale, amt const antly increasing
prl t.n and thi. owing 10 its having performed
IN ~ tbs, most wonderful and astonishing curps
Thai have ever bCen known. Being purely v,grta.
b. fc + IN al fotrign d'i't riou- n miner al COM
ssslll u arifIgr Vine nav b. tax n with the Vi
n s. -sfety under almost any circumstances. II
trergtens In stomach, nvigorates the system, and
trti#tir prevents the languor and prosti alton II
81 rFth which ai~sTs attends teNe and Agu ard
~ s8s Diseases. 1t not only breaks he q il- ard
~ Il. b. fever. bu removes the Il II the Liv.
n and other organs which the Chill and Fev,i
d-ttends Tie thousands wi o have H-t-i the f,bri-
~ win. Heed no further evidence ~ its virtue than
its hAppy restorative fleet. II Is truly wonderful
medicine. anti operates On The syst IN iks charm
Tlip fir / 9r second Sc Fbrifuge Wine bfrakr the
chi4, au II continued ding to h directions, II
rem WI tie diseas permanently from the system
and raw. iht body in healthy condition. Those
prisons who are afflicted with Flyer anil ARue ~
form ~ bilious d. a e., are Iaummendnd Ia give
tbs eaiuahlc medicine fair trial which Is sli that
utees-aYv to insure success and nvtnc al it,
Sguaeitity over every other remedy .dere-l TO
tie pubic Cerihcstes 81 the highest resp ctai,ty
might pri u TO -ubstantiaie all thpi is claimed
In H. hat bar II vii b. cft 10 introduce tselr-~to
land or tai upon it, merits
Carlton Ia the Pube.-Be sure thsi TN nan,. Of
fheprtp TOR, JOHN wINER, /. in his ewn hen ivri
~ on thJ Pom Note, which l. alta het to
Il ett1ntof ach rngrayed label on the b,ttie,.
5 ID at tvtsil BY Druggists and Merchant t,ery.
whare
An WAsls.la orders ui-si be dire, tel ,a,ohn v.
iss 81 Matien I.su., r., or ~ IA, \ BsLisir,
VIII rsai0 druggists Chicago
: II wholesale and rr'ai by Mes~rs
ALvORD VAN fATrRN.
go aawiy navrrp Il law
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-11-18

Omaha City, n. r.. has some la a
d'z~n dry goods AM grocery stores, two
drug sore oDe book ,i"i., tvn cioihlf :
SO. =. a n mber ii proinc- stores. IN
Je"riry STORE, six sslOohs, iuuT hotels. 'hiee
churches. one high school. two banks any,
lumber al I'D 9th .r> tA-i.it -iiV o. fhi
: !aHyef. bali dn<eG pl'yssr ans. iw"
llv.rt 81 .ti.- and The most Intelligent and
'srlvl'g P"fu'a'ou Of any wa Il y
~ = american continent
saws ab esch4ny.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-11-18
Business DIRECTORY.
Banking md EAchan2e.

MACkLOTr \ COHBIN Cor scoud and Brady.
NICkDLIS, CAMPBELL II CO.. N aih4
COOK SARGENT. .......... Nam and Second.
MoGREGOR, LAwES BLAkEMORE.....M Man.
CHCBB, BRO. BARROW L CO.. Cor Main I'd 81.
TALLMAS POWERS MCLEAN. ai.oNe q
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-11-18
SPECIAL NOTICE TO BUSINESS ME,
u AiIEI,.

Two Bow, Is Apprentices 10 the
Printing Trade. Those rom - Ia IL
yeas 81 age prc,crrrd.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-11-18

no 900 SUBSCRIBERS IN ONE YEAR
ka 900 TO BE OBTAINED IN SIX MoNTHStN
n ton Gao 10 RE GIVEN IN PREMlu MSll
S5o. 900 To BE GIVEN IN SIX MON 7 Hslil
4 undt rtakc an extraordiusr, task. that of oh
," taining Jo,O00 Subscribers IN SIX months and
W. use the following extraordinary M ans to accom-
plish cur putpOse
lsi W made the very LARGEST snd BEST Illus
ated Family Paper OF the country. and sell II AT the
LOWEST price.
" We adopt ~ stem of Premium, that \ EVER
HI As been RQU ALLIED aud cannot b. surpassed IN lib
lslty for the reason that shall give sum equa,
io The whole proceeds Of the paper for six months,
viz t5a0oo. The most OF the sum will be CIV en- 10
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-11-18

Pills.The combinations " insteii-nis IN these Pill.
re- the result Of hong and extensive practice The,
are mid " their OPERATION aud certain IN oofrretiir
ali irregularities painful menstraaton removing ali
Instructions whether from cold Otherwise. head
ache pain the side palptation % the heart .,u b.
eli serp, which arise frvm nterruptrn 81 nature
They can be successfully As preventive Th--s
phi. should never be taken In pregnancy. ss the,
would sure 10 cause miscarriage Warrsnted pure
~ vegetable, and free from anything Injurious to if
OF health. Explict directions, which .hoald be rad
accompany each box. Price ~ Foo sale by the
Druggists ia Davenport, and Hines h Crpenger.
Rock Island Sent By pis by incosing ~ To- Dr. Cor
ueIius L. Chees.msn, No. 1872 Brosdsay, New Yors
is3u.iawlml
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-11-18
WeILDER'S PATENT
Unx1vA11OC1
Salamanca Safes.

Patsntees and Manufacturers Of the BEST Fire Proof
Safe in the World
TN order to supply the Increasing demand for their
i WORLD HENOwNED SAFE, have opened .
Branch Depot In Chicago, ~ Wells ST., where they
will keep constant supply ct New York Prices, ad-
ding freight,
JeeCelles.s' and Dasskesrs SNfts,
made 10 order with powder proof locks. All
rates made by them warranted free from dsmpness.
STEPHEN H. PtERSCN,
oct Is -donl1 Agent, - Wells d., Chicago.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-11-18
STATE observation-disclosures, IOWA NOVEMBER Is Is56
CO NJ M E H C. l A l.
lvENPOHT PRICES CURRENT.
OFFICE or Iowa DAILY STATE DGNocKaT !
Frday Evening, November ~, ls5G. (

kEMARks.--Consid"rshie quantities VI wheat aui
other gram l. coming into market and l. bOusht Up
a oar qnoiatonS. III pres'n had safe til
f"ad- j. ping large quanti'y bsak, which would
oibeI~i t''td 10 swell he daily rectpts - busete
Tie ies pire, o,npar with ihp-" OF Inst year n
d., many 10 nbir o. do Sc ID holt on IL III IT.
,,'i 49, ia hoIss fha ne make, vii tdke an ~
wlrl ttniencs BIT hi ciu't Ice lie. ted b ~
eprne, a, the d-ing 4 akr usvicatiuu wilI have 40
ollef eica thsn 'ok t,e r.o. a. .ow II "a s. y W.
thsn I'D ysfu.ist.n-:
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-11-18
GOLD WATCHES.

premiums will b. decided upon Immediately on re-
capt OF subscription Parties can specify any arti
81 = equal TO the number u their subscriptions, and
without the hazard oTdrdicing, 1t will BE- boxed up
aud sent Immediately, though 1t be One OF Thou
sand Dollars. Besides this, every subscriber comes
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-11-18
LUM BER! LUMBER |!
French Window GLASS.
EDWARD p. DICKIE,
IA NhAusA>.~ aAs~aN N~~s vnsi,

Two doors west Of Hudson River Railroad Dspo.
nffERs 10 deaiers and consumers his celebrated
~ bfand- n Irench window G.Ass N favorable
ts-ms Parttsa wish,Ag insormation will D. farr.ss-
I'd With prices gu receipt u thnr address nlass cut
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-11-18

Nm A. bate hcIor's Hair Dye.-No burning
hi stting compound could ever have attained the
universal favor accorded to tins Dive, the original
never failing fayo,ite. Nature Is not more true 10
i, rs.lt than the brown or black produced Ia tie red
eat. g,ayrst or most frowSy hair by 1t. Mad and
old. 81 applied At BatGhclors Wig Factory, I'm nine
,ttyals ro.Ias) .33 Broadway, New York. WIN
,stchelor the box Of all genuine, others are I'M
tations.
For sale by Avo'd h Van Patten'
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-11-18
n...ry,. Magical Pain Er,..e,or.-rhe sres

and principal ohsrartcrlstIos Of DALI.EY'S MAGIC
ALP.IN EXTRACTOR consist;
Is. OF Il n,yrr falling and and unique property
ssaiti a. applied 10 Sny external injury 10 check Ia
asInasiian instantly, snd rapidly 10 reduce A. THIS
feature constitutes ~ great p.wcr TO alleviate u
pam ~ burns aud slts, aud - Other painful :,
,ases ~ Fl. me-, dLly short space of tinr al a
viii alpoaf nm III few testimonials hereunto an
rcd E4ety nj iAgett mind /, fus aware that Ia
Ill cases II tNt.rnhl injury The pam Is pfViuc d bS
inflammation g th injured paris; aud therefore II
y,u fsinoS, Tn thu ~ q must
I'll IT. putincattvr pippettics neuiraIi1e the pi-
ss that mas lark IN tn system, and VIII when az.
Plies 10 IA. sor"- draw rapidly all Impure matter
IL thr sutfae, and j ~ tlhencr ihc great discbage
II produce from saJrk occasion.j by burns-and
sl,, applied 10 I'D ssi intcers. sores, Salt Rhern
- other ru,sucou- Diseases.
ra,h box OF genuine Dscy's Pam Extractor has
nlsn Il stse Plate Ensrdvs, Label with the sigma
tnfrs4tf y CLiCEENER co, proptie'ors aud
HENu DAILY, manufacturct. All others AR
toauts-f II Price % cents per box
- ,ao,h, should be addressed to q. v Click
eu.t \ ~. 81 "a relay street. Now York
salby an -, uggis,s, and Medicine dealers through
h, m, tnttea states sepl5-dAw3m
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-11-18

ALLEN CLARK. .......P . Binding Rr,fvst
NICHOLS, lSBELL n CO.. Main
ALLEN n DOoLAN.... ....orr'> Building Brady /
lnAnrRnce A mel -
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-11-18
n.svS! Rios! R.aGS!

MANUFACTURED y the Chicago Bag Mannfsoto
VI ~, Randolph street, corner Of Clark, Chicago.
vLCuR WHEAT. CORN MEAL, HAM, FAR
MFRS oSSABURG AND SEAMLESS,
GRAIN SACKS
furni<hed upon the shortest notice, and at the
ewesi market prices The designs ior branding are
|rw original, and not 10 be surpassed In this coun-
Ety q W ASIARD
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-11-18
DO.UESTIC GOODS.

Brown and bleachcd Muslins OF all widths and pr
ces; Iickings. all qualities; Canton Fiatnfi>, grey,
VIII te red, blue and all ccos We len raun Il; hrewn
AMI bleachrd table damasks; shiFthg ard apron
checks: American and Welsh silk warp and Shaker
Flannels; 1914 and ia brown rid beach.s she ting
Mnslins; cotton and west Flanncis; Lns"N@ Hick ~
shirtng prints; domestic Gnghams; Saiicnts q Al
rt....
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-11-18
Silver Plate

by the New York silver Plate Com
pany IN pieces worth from ONE DOLLAR 10
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS, or more, There
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-11-18
TRIMMING DEP ARTM EuT
Hosiery and Glove Department.

Ladies silk Hose; ribbed aud plain iamb- wool Hosr
Cashmere and Msrino ladi o, misses aad chidrens
Hose heavy heeeed lined cotton Hos; heavy cotton
Hosiery; gents merino and wooden half-iiose.
-" .AH~7 E1>R
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-06-25
0ep yonrna 90 9muim glss derare gtine ans General


seated, assuring him that the girls had
prepared a most excellent dinner and it
would not do to let the dishes spoil by
standing. He inquired particularly al
ter sister Mary's heallh--much to her
embarrassment aud our amusement--for
he did not understand how matters stood;
innocently supposing, as we had equivo-
catingly intimaled, that it was slight in
disposition that had caused her absence
from the table for the two days previous.
Our staid mother, who was better in
formed about the matter, but who did not
allow herself to sloop from her dignity to
interest herself in our loolIshness, cast
sly glance over her glasses, and let her
lips work into smile, sufficient to betray
her relationship 10 the droll creature who
had been the moving cause of our merri-
menl, while the viandS at length claimed
the attention of all, and general soclabili-
ty followed.
That afternoon and evening, as may be
imagined, my. elder sister and myself had
to entertain ourselves as best we could. .
for Mr.. Harlow was all intent upon con-
tinulng the acquaintance he had commen-
ced in the morning, and in drawing from
beneath their prudish covering, my sister
Mary's excellent and interesting traits of
of character.
Matters progressed rapidly, and when
after few days more, our guest informed
us that his visit must close, we We're ne-
lher surprised Or inclined to turn into ridi-
cule his serious proposal to visitus again.
He had taken leave of our parents, and
had come into The parlor to bid the young
ladies adleu.' 20
Sister Mary was sitting BY table tur-
nlng over The leaves of an album, but we
saw by the moisture in her eye, aud the
slight quivering of her lip, that she was
indulging iE thoughts quite uncommon to
her, and with sobered face and serious
thoughts, we gave the parting hand tc
our brothers friend and withdrew, leaving
the two alone.
From The window in the upper hal
we had a view of the numbering Stage
heard the gentle good bye saw 'the
last, lrugeri ,g look, aud, with hearts fiji,
led with tenderness for Sthe sister OF
whose society we began to thinkjwe might
be robbed, we went below without incli
nation to leaze, and filled with deep res
pect for the new feeling that had come
into our midst.
Six months after we we're called atain
to say adieu.' Father, mother, sister
Eliza and myself. Mary was leaving us
a happy bride
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-06-25
THE WIFE FOR ME.

Horace Hastings was n sober, sensible,
enterprisng bachelor, Of some seven and
twenty years, who, having obtained an
excellent reputation for his industry and
integrity, and having made himself useful
in the merchantiIe firm in Boston, with
whom he had served an apprenticeship,
was at length invited to partnership in
the firm. For some time he had been en-
couraged to anticipate this elevation, and
he soberly and energetically entered upon
the new duties Of his position. When
business crowded he had but little leisure
to mourn over his celibate condition but
when the hurrying season was over, and
hours each day hung heavy on his hands,
he could not help thinking how delight
full it would be, had he house, and gen.
lie wife of his own. His pecuniary cir
cumstances now warranted such luxuries,
and he resolved to marry when he found
lady just suited to his mind.
Near country village in Maine, not
thousand miles from Bangor, lived an
old friend of his fathers; and being on
a collecting tour in that region dur.
ing the autumn months, he determined
to accept an oft-repeated invitation to
spend few days with the old gentlemen,
and sent note announcing his coming.
AT the appointed time he reached the
residence ofhis old friend, and found that
the family were prepared and pleased to
receive him as u guest In the parlor
were two ladies' we'll dressed andqute
handsome. He was duly introduced to
Miss Jane aud Charlotte, and found them
accomplished and sensible young ladies'.
Being just now very susceptible to the
tender passion. he was easily pleased, and
exerted his power to render himself ag-
greeable to the fattered ,naidens. He
succeeded of course. Sensible men of
his age and prospect always do when they
try. And his eye wandered in conversa-
tion, from one handsome intelligent face
10 another, he caught himself several
times mentally inqurng, Which would
make the better wife 2 |
The mother and neat looking maid
were seen several times passing from the
kitchen preparing supper. The girl who
set out the table and spread the white
stainless cloth, and arranged the plates
seemed to do i. gracefully and quietly, as
ifshe had made such duties study as a
science, and won glance of admiration
as a very neat and pretty servant-a
model of help Altogether, he thought
it was very charming family. When
they sa! at the cheerful supper and tasted
the light homemade bread, and the home
cured beef, the hot, well favored lea; the
excellency'and good taste manifested in
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-06-25

NONSENSE FOR NoNsENsE.-Suvarof,
the half mad, half-savage Russian general, +,
used frequently 10 ask the young officers
and soldiers the most absurd questions,
considering it proof of smartness on
their part if they gave prompt reply,
and hating above all things l don't know '
as an answer. He one day went up to
sentry, and, as the man presented arms,
Suvaroff said, Tell me how many but
tons there are on the uniforms of $4,000
men!' Il can't say replied the soldier
very naturally; upon which the marshall,
according 10 his custom, began to abuse
him and berate him for his stupidity.
The Soldier however, knowing SuvaroA' $
character took courage, and said, Well,
sir, prehaps it's not every question your
excellency could answer yourself; for
instance, there are my two aunts would
you please to tell me their names = The
mans quickness atoned for his impudence
in the eyes of the general, and the soldier
was made corporal next morning.