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Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-02-07

IL In Covington, Kentucky, recently, a
man rudely jostled a little girl into the gut
ter, with seeming indifference as to the con-
sequences. A large dOg--a peaceful one
Witnessing the affair, instantly sprung upon
the man, and seizing him by the throat, held
him fast until taken away by the by-stan-
ders. The child was somewhat injured by
the fall, but the indignant people thought
the fellow had been sufficiently punished by
the doe-the nobler animal os the two-ant
let him go.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-02-07
Shirley House,
FAYETTE, BIO,

THE undersigned has opened public house in
l. Fayette, Mo-, on the southeast corner of the
Public Square, where boarders and travellers
shall receiue every necessary attention.
In connection with this house entire new stablng
and a carriage house has been built, which will be
attended by the most careful and experienced hos
tiers, and conveyances will be furnished to any OF
the neighboring places.
Jan. 10. JAMES A. SHIRLEY.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-02-07

DoSr PAISr YoUR HAIn.-The follow.
ing warning appears in the London Times;
"a man was placed a few days ago in lu-
natic asylum al Berlin,to be treated for men,
tai alienation, brought on by the use of hair
dye. On examing the dye which he had
employed, it was ascertained 10 be composed
of lead, mercury, and lunar ccstic. 1t pro-
duced violent pain in the head, and at length
! led to Madness"
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-02-07

E5- A dead horse is worth $l7 30 in n.
York. His hide Is sold to the tanners, his
bones are bnrned and sold to the sugar re-
iners for refining purposes, and to the far.
mers for manure; his meat is pressed and
the grease is used by the soap and candle
makers; while the remnants and entrails are
fed to the hogs, to make food for home con-
sumption. The average deaths eff horses
in that city is twenty-five daily.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-02-07
SMITHS HOTEL,
GLASGOW, no.

1:h The undersigned has opened large and
E:il commodious Hotel between Second and
Third, and Market and Howard streets, in this
city. His house is new, and fitted up in the very
best style, and has ample facilities for first class
hotel. He has spared no pains in making his
rooms elegant and comfortable. His table will at
all times be furnished in a manner TO gratify the
utmost reasonable wishes of his guests. The sit
uation of his house is one of the most pleasant and
healthy in this city.
There is a good livery stable close at hand,
where stock will be we'll attended to. The public
are respectfully invited to give him call.
ap9 WIN. N. SMITH.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-02-07
Stampede.

CINcINNATI, Jan. %.
A stampede of slaves from the border
counties of Kentucky, took place last night.
The whereabouts of several having been
discovered here, officers at noon to-day pro-
ceeded to make arrests. Upon approach
ing the house where the slaves were Sc
creted the letter fired, wounding two or
three of the spectators, but not seriously
One slave woman, finding escape impOssib'
cut the throats of her children, killing one
instantly and severely wounding two others
Six Of the fugitives were apprehended bu
eight are said to have escaped.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-02-07

T5eThe New York Commercial notes an
joke in that very grave docu-
ment, the U. s. Treasury Report-viz; In
the enumeration of the articles which we
do not import, but manufacture for ourselves,
spices of every description" 1t is scarcely
necessary to say, adds the Commercial, that
according to Webster one meaning o
"vice," is an iron press with a screw FOL
holding articles fast when filed.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-02-07
Caution---LotteYY Frauds

Office Maryland ConsoHddtorp lotteries,
Baltimore, Maryland, 20h June, 1855. :
uNHE Commissioner of the Maryland State Lot
i teries has deemed il his duty to caution the
public against the numerous Swndlers who circu-
late by mail and otherwise, fraudulent Lottery
schemes, and pretend to be agents for the sale OF
tickets which are wholly fictitious.
The only legal Lotteries in Maryland are those
drawn daily under the superintendence of the
Commissioner elected by the people of the State
under the new Constitution, 10 examine and ap-
prove the schemes and attend TO the drawings.
All the tickets in these Lotteries and all certfi-
Gates of packages Of tickets, have the Autographed
signature, F. X Brenan, General Agent for the
Cont, actor. Office of the Consolidated Lotteries.
Baltimore, Md. All others are fraudulent.
ANY information on the subject of Lotteries, the
manner in which they are drawn, &C., &C., will
be cheerfully given, by addressing
F. K. Brennan,
September 9, '55-1y Baltimore, Md.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-02-07
press Goods, Embroideries, SC.

WE are offering our stock Of all wool delaines
w of the newest styles, at IS cents per yard,
a great bargain. Also, French and English, Me;
T;Sos' CashIneres, Poplins DeBage robes, silk and
woolen Paids, plain and fancy Silks, win velvet
Sue "S and Jaconet embroideries Of all kinds. A
oTre stock of white goods gloves, hosiery, Sc,
~ low nriees. We earnestly solicit call from
the Tx Ladies, assuring them that il will afford US
Measure 10 show our goods, whether they buy or
not. oPuioWOODe
glasgow, September 20, 1880
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-02-07

RrsrHG.-DARLINGToN, of the Grand
River Chronicle, has been elected Mayor of
Chillicothe. Let him deport himself care
fully, and never forget he is an editor.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-02-07

T@A State mass convention Of the Amer
lean party is to be held at Nashville on the
18th of February next.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-02-07
Roots and SHOES.

NUR stock of Boots and Shoes was never so
~ complete. Persons buying heavy shoes and
boots for negroes, will do well 10 give us a call.
sep20 SPOTSWOOD & KIRCBRIDE.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-02-07
uDADy-MADE CLOTHING.

NFY stock of Ready Made Clothing is large
INl ard complete, embracing all qualities OF hn-
shirts. drawers, &C., all Of which will be gold
yery low. (Ocl25) J.B. FORBls.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-02-07
Stand From Under.

JAMES II. FORBIS,
water stree ct, corner of Commerce,
GLASGOW, MO-,
IT AS Just arrived from ST. Louis with his stock
l. l. for the
FALL AND WINTER TRADE,
consisting in part of Dry Goods, Groceries, Hats
and Caps, Boots and Shoes, Ready Made Cloth
ing, Sc, &C., which will be sold on as good terms
as can be obtained elsewhere in this market. In
my stock will be found Calcoes, Ginghams, De-
LANES, Merinoes, and in fact all descriptions of
Ladies Dress Goods: Satinetts, Corduroys, james,
Linseys, Vestings, &C.; Staple Goods, such as
mestics, bed ticking, spun cottoa, ,&e., J, &c.
Persons in want of anything in my line would
do well to call and examine my goods and prices
as will make it to their interest to buy of me-
can be found at the old stand, at the upper END
of Water Street. JAS. B.-FORBlS.
Glasgow, October 25, 1855.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-02-07

E5-Mrs. Sarah PaysOn Eldredge (Fanny
Fern) was recently united in marriage to
Mr.. James Parton, Of New York,
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-02-07

u One of the London papers says Fa.
ther Mathew is laboring as priest at Rena
ono of the Fejee Islands.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-02-07
SALT.

1000 Large sacks G. A. Salt.
200 L. B. Blown do.
so Bbl Ka. do.
aug9 THOMSON, LEWIS & CO
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-02-07
NEW GOODS.

L, A. SAVAGE has just received a large and
L. extensive stock of
Fail and Winter Goods,
consisting of Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods.
Hardware, China, Glass and Queensware, Hats
and Caps, Boots and Shoes, Clothing, nails, VIM
dow Glass, &c., &c. / take pleasure in inviting
nv customers and the public 10 examine my stock,
as have as general an assortment as have ever
offered to the public in Glasgow, and will sell as
cheap as any body sells goods of similar quality
in this country.
Glasgow, October II, 1855.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-02-07
HATS AND CAPS.

NFy stock of hats and caps is very complete
lNl and will be sold unusually low.
October 25. ]. b. FORBlS.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-02-07
MANUFACTURER OF
Mon u1ne ITS. Tomb g. Grave stones
TO BUILDERS.

TO BUILDERS.
THE subscriber having permanently located
i in Glasgow, respectfully announces that he
is prepared to take contracts for Buildings. en-
tire, or do any work in the Mason line. Piilras,
Slls and Caps made TO order. A share of bus
mess respectfully solicited Work warranted
Rates Reasonable.
MORRIS FITZGERALD.
Glasgow MarchS.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-02-07
U.IOTORS,

ERENCH brandy, rye whisky, reetifed whis-
Il ky, wines, &C., of the best quality, for sale
by (oct25) ]. b. FORBIS.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-02-07
SUNDRIES.

CTAR and tallow candles, nails, powder, caps
- and lead, oysters, &C., &C., for sale by
October 25 j. b. FORBlS.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-02-07

DUCK WHEAT TLoUE;.-
noySo THOMSON, LEWIS $50.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-02-07
aroceries,

of loaf, crushed and brown SUI
. gars, molasses, coffee, tea, &c, for sale by
October 25 j. b. FORBES.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-02-07

Twill say in conclusion that tni; ,s,s yaHaSie Of rem
edy now be had s wGSiesas ot jane. ar % B. 0Rsy
WetIenn enir.,Seau: o. HENDERSON and TAf'
CsGs ,de WHIT2, glasgow, pigott Il br0'nsn
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-02-07

TEAS.
FAMILIES in want of very Superior article
IL or Black or Green Tea can find il at
June IA. CAMERON, MASON & co.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-02-07

n. wm. price--I am truly happy 10 inform
III that " procured bottle of Wheoten's g 81 SICK i
IL" Remedy prepared Gy ydss% ss% ana Il resved Hss %
effects has1 short time of tn at distressing disease
me ~ n.dacbe' ss to which have been subject week,
sick heaaaene, "a Had not obtained It, could
ly, Tor sM sr.ynsacted my business and therefors
Il to all business men, who are ssio sSO
set to the disease Not only does ,bs msSie @
but II clears 'hv huoyant think it will perform
vous system vs' Yours respectfully,
permahen'eu II, G. BRADFORD, M. ID.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-02-07

Urrrs COOPER COUNTY, Dec ioSr'
Dr VIM. Price-Sr-My wife has been allllet-
"A Win the sick headache, or nervous headache,
Co.. abont fifteen years She never could geI any
Ior o;ne or mixture TO give any relief, until she
nb,ained nS bottle of "Wheaten,s Sick Headache
by yy ygu happy apES to i inform
eaw Sst s Il has saved her many hours Of pain:
yoyy yyours % respectfully, e VIM. SHOEMAKER
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-02-07

W. price-sr-It is with great pleasure, in. =,
deed state to you, that the bottle OF mhesien
SICK Remedy, PPbtppn has been great
t,s.s;rS wsi TO me. itreleyed me of the sick head
ochs IN short time, and my general health Is Del
ter than io'N'' SARAH BR0WNLEE.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-27
A Perfunned Breath.

u What lady or gentleman would remain under the
curse Of disaeeeabe breath when by using the alna
OF . thousand Flovvers'' dentrfce would
not only render but leave the teeth white ala
baster Many do know their breath is bad,
and the subject is delicate their friends will
ton It. Pour single drop Of the "Balm" your tooth
brush and wash the teeth night and morning. fifty cent
bottle will last year.
A Beautiful Compile xion may easily he acquired
by using the "BALN OF THOUSAND FLOWERS" It will
remove pmpaes and ecAes from the skin, leaving it
Of soft and rosesie hue. Wet towel pour two
three drops, and wash the face night and morning.
= Shaving Made Easy.-Wet your shaving brush
In either cold water pour two three drops
of "BAtA OF THOUSAND FLowERs." rub the bead wei
and will make beautiful soft Ia,hes, much facilitating
the operation Of shaving. Price only any cents.
For ssle At the HOUMA DRUG STORE.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-27
H. BONN NNABEL'S
BI.SULPHlTE OF LIME.
Nkw ORLEANS, ssVsember Goth, 1856.
THHE uNOERS 70 no,v MANI

II 0Tc uO" tlbdV's'
featuring. and prepared to supply pure and genuine
BiSulphe Ii e, which exceeds in quality and strength
any that has been heret0 0'orsDlp ntactured.
1t is almost unnece demind the planters they
Already Of the that this Sulhite Of Lime
when properly used, fails to produce beautiful
white and yellow crystsized sg"r that always commands
the highest price in this markell and the very best
mendaon il have with Western aud other buyers il
the fact of its having been made with Bonnabels Bi-Su-
phite they consider that guarantee against loss in
weight and always wiin: to pay CHER prices for it,
The high rrpute and favor in which the planters generally
hold this BSulphiie is much matter OF nOtOety that
is quite unnecessary tn publish here any Of the many
a:teng testimonials received day from those who have
used it, and invariably succeeded beyond their most
guine pectaOns in not only making the
previously made by them but also in realizing the highest
prices with less loss in Than by any other process
The many benefits and gnperor advantages derived
from its well established need any furt
ther COMMENT but may be well remark that this BIZ
Suphe alnne that strength and those qualities
necessary to insure SUCCESS to the planter.
The many orders alrey receiy th year from those
who have used this B-Suphite withelf in a single in
falling is the best evidence, any wanting,
its favor The undersigned alone possess all the acii
ties to make pure article, guaranteed to be several
degrees stronger than any other in use There being no
other anuacory in the South equal to the New Orleans
Chemical orks which in any wny bear compari
with them any quantity Of B Suphite be supplied
At the shortest possible notice.
Very excellent arYes have been secured this to
shin the Bulrhite Of Lime in they guaranteed not
TO leak, and when returned they will be nied and
shipped, and the planter will invariably be allowed fifty
per barrel Planters who order through their
chants be Tmricu n in them buy but
H. Bonnabes Bsulphite, and all orders must invariably
be addressed to H. BONNABEL,
Bsrrels returned to be filled will be t.ken from
the bosts free Of charge and will he reshipped add
tonal expense to the planter except drayage. tljan
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-27
TERMS

.nvcRrIsEMENTs win be Inserted 1t the rate a One
ssusse (of lines or ies for the dsst, and
~ cents for every subsequent insertion A liberal
sssx<@.t made TO those who advertise BY the year.
Sstv dunnrs year will be charged for half column
= H.ent Medicine advertising. aad none Of greater
IN vin Be admitted on any terms
,.asan ~ ALPUBLICATEONS-Conman .tions Il . per-
49, nay be inserted advertisements (as the op-
~ he sdisDr, } by being paid Cor In advance ~
,vVnYrNCING CANDIDATES-Ten Dollars will be chafg-
49, ssnsuncas Caadidaes Tor Ill sdices to hs paid
.srrThRY NOTICES, not exceeding three four ines
- oheerfully inserted without charge, but those
- .r,ster length will be rated - advertisements.
rersFSpONDENTS are informed that no notice what
n b. taken Of any communication intended for
Ssse vrioer-not necessary for publics&oo, but ~
srs.aatse 1 good faith. r--f- & go 4=s-7- 2 So
80" ~~~~>~~~~~~~-~~
ssa - 4he Law ~ Newspapers. +s
:, s..shsrs Who do not give express notice 10 the
ea.,ry "a considered - wishing to continue their sub
Ms..,ibsrs srser tho discentinuance Of their news
.,. ~ nuhsher may continue to send them until al
n neglect q refuse T. take their news
r., scm the once 10 which they are directed, they
fse then Until they have settled their bills
snd srdefed thesa ailcontinned AZ, tFts
The Crts hsee decided that refusing to take news
~.ners in he S0ce removing and leaving tsn, un
.ed eor ID psims face evidence OF Intentional fraud
ne Unled etates Courts have also repeatedly decf
Al thai Postmaster who negecs to give seas01able
notice . required BY the Post Office Department. OF the
he peesk a. rsnl u pesDon to take from the ONO
pevpspe sldressed 10 him. tenden the Postmaster lie
- = III lRbl6shef for the subscription price.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-27

THE UNDERSIGNED having estab-
Il. ished a BI- -sTLPHATE OF LIME MANUFACTO-
RY in the City Of OreAns take pleasure In stating to
the Planters generally that they prepared through
the assisiance Of expereoced Chemist tn furnish
snperiar article. - SMITH, Mcleod CO.
1OFFICE-No. IS, Common Street N. Orleans.
Messrs. SMITH & CO. sse duly authorized agents
at the Teretonne station Of the Opelousas Railroad
ns-H e e.. Mel. CO.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-27

~ PHALON'S Paphian Lotion or Floral
Beautifier-infalbe Preservasive Of the skin and
complexion, and means Of eradcatng curing reck-
les TAM pmpes, chapped hands, lips and face bitches,
sanburns scads burns, etc., and all diseases apetsining
to the skin. Manufactured by 3. PEALON, per@er, 81
Broadway, New York-and fns sale nt the 7 ,eee fs
3 nh-27l 80. ~ HOUMA DRUG STORE.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-27

Purchasers will be careful 70 ask for DIR. MsLsne's
Celebrated vermifage, manufactured by
Fleming Bros. Of Pittsburg, Pa. All other
vermifages in comparison worthless. DR.. MLane'
genuine vssmiuee also his celebrated Liver Pills.
be had u al respectable drug stores. None genuine with
cut the signature Of i s sd FLEMING BROS.
scOyIL MEAD. New Orleans. La, General Whole
sale Agents for the Southern States.
FRIZELL BROOKS, Houma, La ",'' r. 'A'.'
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=, seFsss :. .sss tsssst 5, 3t5- fus-- stASsts
ssass1R kARIRxw w1HT ovT ~ EAsHlnN.
.Ma1asnaia3s nsaef = foolish ipterfer.
ees( kAans XVI. 10 . mattsr Of dresl.
- dgs .of osr erandathers .the1e svas
fshiosabls Cor asumes Weax %
.sesear No asauemaa would b. sesen
- - Rskoms. in Aaress Of which
saalesiadia ~ - - the making of =
- ;aaal - xes4ves fixed The fashion
ee6aA sash eoalsmA Ae made vsa
sfassaes sald, English snsnkeesa
eeeeeed to drive Ill French maapfactur.
: sanielssa(. .summar.wear out Of the mar.
f.ssgh9 Kiag, however, surmountsd the
hs ordered kit 5he executionera
s. slt ssisiahts ie perform their terri.
u 20 oaher dress but one Of nan.
his rendered ths material y ina.
!s, and many s nan, 1sko dessfved Ia
& Illeed disestded lie Stis Hecsn,lso
Y - vs. ~ eosaS 4 ~ a. iinian IL 1a6o al
!, j Ie =, 81 1liss t6ftssf, a. q /, poi;sion.
lisehtsd j. ~. .fstSa ! Jau,es
sys'6w SAieked tul, PIT 8 deai6 lbe
saA'an Of wearing them. ss TINS
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-27
Tailoring.
Elegant Winter styles.

E. O Frederick would most respectfully remind his
friends and patrons that he has just received superior
lot fabrics suitable for making pants
this season Of the year He is ready
oil who stand In need Of his services. [my Is
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-27

'hi .; a Blus1cAL Csorcnrr.-,From Or
ipheus 70 Morpheys there i only the Jump
n letter, ard yet there arc singers who
combine q the qualities Of both, singing most
somniitepously. The. sppposition is, that
|Osphsuas was desispased Morpheus IL oil
|cases When he was called IL, 8 : kind Of
musical nurse, to sing persons TO sleep.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-27
Bi-Suiphite of Lime.
THE SUBSCRIBERS inform the plant

4 ing community that their works for the manufacture
Of the B1-SCLPHTTE OF LIME in the of ThilOdaux
in successful operation and that they ready
to fill orders at low rates any Of the New Orleans
Manufacturer By purchasing Of us, planters will save
the freight from New Oreans and be allowed the highest
price for the empty barrels which taey m~y RETURN
Thibodaux, Nov. l, 1856. SCUDDAY EWING.
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-UTa OUT or THE WAY A LITTLE Ii
= fs, siefsssLg.rf T. Is a~==7 -f.y.4 e.
NOT OUT OF THE WORLD!

II, NJ. LOEWENSTEIN, proprietor Of
q . that famous CHEAP CASH STORE which he keep.
IN hibodaux deesmned give the citizens Of Houa
and the Parish Of Terrebonne chance by furnishing
them goods EQUALLY AS CHEAP he sells in Thbo
danx. He opens . BRANCH STORE this day ut . small
house next 10 Riders Machine Shop the Bara.aria
Canal, in the town of Houma- r fisA- Sft. it. %
Therefore, ii you will take the trouble 10 walk around
that way, you will find CHEAP GOODS, which will pay
for your extra trouble. Ladies Ciosks and Msntllas
Bonnets Cohing, Dry Goods Shoes, Boots Hats, Caps
Trimmings, ETC.. etc. J. II. LOEWENSTEIN,
Honnsa, Nov. q, 1856. 4-5fe't'.A-A Proprietor.
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OUBA0.-Cn0f1e8 n0000 m0zen 0eHtn
sli'Tls5F 7f7.- [M---AA Advertiser, Nov. S.
Poor Charles-I knew him well. Five
years ago he came to M, fine, pro-
missing young man. The bloom Of health
was on his cheek, and energy and iatelli.
gence beamed from his fine dark eye. He
engaged in business, and was gaining
golden opinions from the inhabitants Of
NJ, by his application to. business, and
quiet gentlemanly department.. But. in
an unlucky moment he commenced drink
ing, Moderate drinking will do no hsrm,"
he used to say, when he Wa warned
against the dangerous habit he was form.
ing !; but the taste for liquor grew on him
until at last, like the ill-starred mariner,
whose bark once enters the rim Of the
fatal Malstrom, there was no escape, and
every moment plunged him deeper and
deeper in the vortex Of dissipation. t II
He neglected his business, lost his stu.
alton, and his friends dropped off until he
had but few, amongst which was 4 noble
Newfoundland dog, which was ever near
him-taking, without resistance, the kicks
and blows which his master, in bis drunk.
en- moments, showered on him with no
sparing hand and who. when his master
fell in the street, kept by his side and
guarded him from harm, with 4 solicitude
almost human, until once, in, . drunken
|paroxism, when the faithful animal stood
over him TO guard him from harm, Charlie
drew knife and stabbed him to the heart.
The noble brute, faithful even in death,
ell, and with hislast expiring effort licked
the hand that slew him. Tho scene for
the moment sobered Charlie, and he shed
bitter tears over the poor dog. - ,asaa,
The next day he came to me soberer
than !, had seen him for many weeks, and
asked mo 10 accompany him to his room.
/ complied. When we got there, be led
me. to one side. of the apartment, and
paused before two pictures. over which
were draped thick folds Of black Grape.
He drew the Grape aside from one Of the
pictures, and exhibited = fine steel en-.
craving, representing = wild mountain
glen, rude grave, md dog stretched on
it. Beneath It was written, Tho Sheph.
erd's Last Friend and Chief Mourner -
~ had" said he, ss,such . friend, and he
died BY my hand" He here gave way to
"a uncomfortable burst of anguish. When
q little composed, he drew the veil from
the other picture, and revealed an ekqui-
sisely se1eeuted portrait Of = beautiful
woman, apparentiy about eighteen years
old. Her sunny hair clustered over her
marble brow, her eyes were large, lus.rous
and darkly blue $ . smile Of happiness
slightly curved her finely formed lips.
"That," he gasped, "is the portrait Of her
T. was to have married to day.1 Two
months ago she died broken hearted by
my conduct" !" aS" + i'aA .7sh is7i9. % "a
sa After this he drank deeper than ever,
until IN =, state Of intoxication, he slept in
tho seree. one fearful night and was found
deadth next morsing. Young mon, be.
ware Of the tempter! Take warning from
|she fate OF poor Charlie. 3 oi'1H aaasi 'f'9
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