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oPHAM NoRFLET,s

d II a N & NOR ET'S
NEW AND CHEAP
sADULE, HARNESS AND TRUNK STORE,
aSs seventh st opposite Odd Fellows Hall.
"A MESSRS. TOPHAM, SxwN
late Of Philadelphia, and SAlllA
LET Of this city, IAN tsAW
respectfully announce to
their friends and the public, that they have COM
menced the Saddling Business at the above stand -,
where they will make and keep constantly on
hand large and superior assortment of-Nens'
Ladies, and Boys SADDLES BRIDLES
MARTlNGALEs, and WHIPS. HARNESS Of
every description, both for city and country use
All kinds Of TRUNKS, VAEISES. and CAR
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HORSE BLANKETS, COVERS, COLLARS,
and NAMES. Horse, Spoke, and Dust BRUSH.
Es. CARDS, CURRY COMBS, sPONGEs,
&c, &c.
All material uEed Will be the best that can be
obtained; and both o. us having been practical
worknen for several years, we feel confident that
ON work cannot be surpassed, either for styIe O,
Durability. By unremltting efforts to give salts
faction we hope to merit, and respectfully solicit
a share OF public patronage
Pasticular attention paid to covering Trunks
and repairing ali kinds OF work.
SeodIers' 'ocis constantly On hand. nov TT
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Marriage, It's duties and disqualifcattons, and
their remedies with Autographs, illustrating the
Anatomy and Physiology. and Diseases Of the Re-
productive Organs Of both sexes their structure,
uses, and functions. A popular and comprehen-
sive Treatise on the Duties and Causaltles Of sim
gle and married lifs-happy and fruitful alliances
mode Of securing Recommendations and infcrtile
ones-their DEVIATION and removal important
hints to those contemplating matrimony, that will
overcome objections to 1t; none, however should
take this important step without rst consulting its
pages-commentarfes on the diseases and medical
treatment OF females from infancy to old age, each
case graphically illustrated by beautiful lithogra-
phic plates-nervous debility, Its causes and sure
by process at once so simple, safe and efectual
that failure Is for daily manage
ment-an essay on Spormatorrhoa. with practical
observations on the safer and more successful mode
OF treatment-precautionary hints on the evils re-
sulting from empirical practice-an essay on all
diseases arising from indscretion, with plain and
simple rules by which all persons can cure them
selves without mercury-remedies for those SELF
inflicted miseries and disappointed hopes so un-
fortunately prevalent In the young. 1t Is truth.
ful adviser to the married and those contemplating
marriage. It's perusal vs. particularly recommend
ed to persons entertaining secret doubts Of their
physical condition, and who are conscious Of hav-
Ing hazarded the healthy happiness and phi vileges
Price TWENTY-FIVE CENTS per copy, or
age to all parts Of the United States
CROIX upon any OF the diseases upon which this
book treats, either personally or by mail. Medi-
cine sent to any part at the Union according to d.
recions, safely packed and carefully secured from
all observation.
Address DR.. M. b LA CROIx, No. 81 Maiden
Lane, or Post OMce Box $40 Albany, N. Y.
III Once open daily, from m 20 D m and
on Sunday from until S p. m.
IL Ofece REMOVED from No S. Beaver st.
to 81 Maidss L0ss, Albany, Nss York.
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ENINE FRENCH EDITIONS-OF ROUS
seau, Racine, sevigne, Comeine, Moliere, De
Stael, Ducts, Froissart, Bourdalone, LIE Sage,
Descartes, Barthelemy, voltaire, Chateaubriand,
Flortan. Rabelais, Scribe, Malebranche, St
Pierre, Fenelon, Thierry, Machiavelli, Regnard,
and otner writers, may be found at the most mod
crate prices at the bookstore Ct the undersigned
imported by himself direct fro n Paris, In dne cal
and morocco bindings, some Of them with beau
tiful Illustrations
- Also, small collection, various, Of French
Books for youth, Paris editions
dec 2S-tr FRANCR TAvInp
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WINTER CLOTHING AT COST

IN ORDER TO RUN OFF OUR ENTIRE
Il stock Of Heavy Clohing we will offer our large
ana desirable stock at cost, consisting Of Over
coats ana Talmas business, frOck and dress
cashmere and velvet Vests; white and colorea
nn, onaershirts and Drawers Hosiery, &c.
,,, ouI SOCK OF boys' and Youths Clothipg em.
every style and quality Of Dress and school
yLs houndabouts, Overcoats Pantaloons
vests, shirts, Drawers, Caps, &c which we vii
Also, very large stock Of Servants, Clotb,na
WALL STEPHENS
Next to Iron Hall
G2 Pa avenue, between sth and 10th st..
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WATCHES.

nj w. GAIT & BRO, OFFER AT ALL,
I'VE times every variety Of superior WATCHES
attention to those made by
Jules Jurgensen, Copenhagen,
Cooper, Taylor & Dixon. London,
Tobias, Beesly C Blundell, Liverpool
Also, Vacheron & Constantine's celebra ted
Geneva Watches, which from their 81 re and finish
are peculiarly suited for ladies' Our facilities
enable US TO offer the above at the lowest rates
III REPAIRING Watches and Chronometers
carefully repaired by skillfBl workmen
Nj. w. GAIT &c BRO
34 Pa. avenue, betw 9th and 10th SITS.
ian l2-H
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Il Architecture, 2 vols, 9vo., with $50 iIlustra.
lions on wood, London, 1855, by James Ferguson
The Earth, Its Physical condition and most
remarkable Phenomena, by w nj Hiooins Ion'
don, 1855
The Curiosities Of London, by John limbs, F i.
Dictionary OF Terms In Art, by r. W. r airholt,
r. 3 A, London
o. Lecture on Architecture aad Painting, by John
Ruskin, London, 1855
Nineveh, Its Ancient History and Modern Ex.
plorers, by X. q. Pote, London
Winning and Working Of Galleries. bv nj
Dunn, second edition, l vol, Loodon
Plattner and Muspratt on the Blowpipe, 1 vol =.
6vO., London
Caxton and Printing, Watt and the Steam En-.
CINE, In vol London, 1855
Imported from London by
feb FRANCK TAYLOR.
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TYLER's COMPOUND SYRUP OF GUM
ARABIC

AS A REMEDY FOR COUSKS, COLDS,
"A HOARSENES ASTHMA, WHOOPiN8
COUGH, CIRQUE, Go, Possesses tho greatest ad
vantages with the least objections Of any other In
use, having been extensively used the last twenty
years with unparalleled success, not trumpeted to
the world as a specific or cure all, but recon-.
msnded as a valuable and scientific auxiliary IN
PULMONARY CASES, ready at hand, and one thai
has been generally found to afford relief where
most others have been tried without material ben.
eft. As such II Is recognized by numbers Of our
leading physicians, who know its composition,
and have been eye witnesses Of its superior efa.
cacy, az well as by thousands Of our most respec.
table citizens who all endorse Its claim to being
safe, palatabie, economical and etBcscicus Price
IS cents, or three bottles In one 50 cents
Wholesale Agents, PATTERSON & MARIN,
and STOTT CO, Penna avenue: PEEL a.
STEVENS, Alexandra; CISSEL, Georgetown
Retailed by Druggists generally.
Also, TYLER'S GUM ARABIC COUGH
CANDY DROPS, the same composition In
lozenge form, Hk cents box. jy6-1y
COUGHS. COLDS, H0ARsEaESS, &c.
f0ERSONS predisposed to Pulmonary Anec-
l. tons lind this the most trying season, owing
70 the sudden changes in temperature; yet by
little care, adopting warm clothing and supply
Ing themselves with good prescription or cough
remedy they may easily ward OF what may else
prove a dangerous winter companion TY.
tER'S COMPOUND GUM ARABIC SYRUP
has been so long known and highly appreciated
as one of our most innocent, yet e1caciOus, plea
SAINT and (since the reduction In price, economi.
used with the utmost confidence IL Is sold at IS
cents or three bottles In one, SO cents Wholesale
by PATTERSON & MARIN and STOTT q
CO. f; and retail by most Druggists In Alexan-
dria by PEEL d STEVENS; Georgetown by
Mr.. C1SsELL. jy6-1y
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y and containing nearly
double the Quantity Of read
ing matter In that Of the
FIFTY CENT OR DOL
LAR PUBLICATIONS
1t treats on the PHYSIOL-
OGY OF MARRIAGE,
and the Secret Infirmities
and Disorder Of Youth and
Maturity, resulting from ex-
cesses, which destroy the
physical and mental pow
ers, with Observations on
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EXrRA HEAVY PLATED
II TEA SETS, CASTORs

We Invite attention to our assortment Of the
above Goods, all Of the best quality and newest
styles. ...--. -,
Also, very superior ALBATA FORKS, La
DIES, SPOONS, &c. ...g ......
These goods are all gotten up in 50 close an i'm.
tation Of silver, to defy the srictest scrutiny
M. w GAIT q BRO,
3A Pa. avenue betw. 9th and 10th sts,
fan 25- r.-t =
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PRIVATE MEDICAL TREATISE
ON THE
PHILOSOPHICAL VIEW OF MARRIAGE

III. u. LA CROIx, M. d.,
ALBANY, N. Y,
$50 Pag,s aad 1870 Fine, Plain, and Co.orsd LitA.
Ogrdphs and Plates.
PRICE ONLY TwENTY-FIvR CENTS.
Sent Free Of Postage to all parts Of the Union
CHEAPEST BOOK EVER PUBLISHED
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kRrlFICAEE OF WI. :. ATwOoS.
HvEYsvILLr, Yadkin Co, N. e. Z
November let lSaS :
WIN. j. ATwOOs.

These bit.eTs are ssstrsIs ssgsssbls, thty iz.is-
crate AID strengthen the sys.cnf never pToStTsis
N, and can &c Used for infants a. well e adults
For sale by respectable dealers everywhere zrS
by Il. ID. GILMAN, Washington; J. L. KID
WELL, Georgetown, and J. x. PIERPOHT,
Alexandria. mar Nv
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STUART,S CANDIE1.

STUART'S CANDIES.
lust RECEIVED, PER EXPRESS, ONE
- case Of Stuart's celebrated STEAM CANDY.
consisting OF Sugar Plums, Vanilla Cream, and
other kinds For sale at :
II. M. p. KINGS,
265 Vermont svenue, corner 18th and SITS.
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Principal Once and Manulactcy, 1s0 ARCH
STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
TESTIMONY FROM NoKsR CAROLINA.

PIEy BILL, March {, 1884.
Dr.. G. Il. Ets,Ecr, Pbilsdelphia--DeaT Sir:
form, for the last Ave yczn. such vas my concl
ton for twelve moths Ast ike physicians and al
who saw ne said rzsEt die. While in this con-
kition was carried 70 TIE watering places n Viz
gin,a, Tennessee, ard North Carolina, hutxa
not benefited by any water 20 which was taken.
While on my way home stopped veef az Ruth
efoIdton a small village In North Carolina, %
place. About the last Of the week l went into
drug store TO get some medicine for my child and
myself. There were several Of the village physi-
clans in the store, and Of them seemed TO take
some interest IN nay case, and, tfter asking ne
some Questions, said lie had been q dyspePtic and
had been greatly beReatted by the ute Of HOOP
LANDS 6ERMAN BIT1ERS, prepared by
you, arc he insisted that would tTy the BittezS
Ee alsc called Tie ssxt day "a T. y rocrl, ard in
sisted 20 Iauch that would ty them tHst asked
Helced eiiss IL ss directed, sse sss n ore ben
efttcd by IL thIn all tie vsisz an madeleine had
sver taken.
After Tcaehirs sexc sKs ef sy sIgLse,s esu.
TO Eze for prescripUea ara rzeSicise, he q Sys-
Pefrs,) and i gave hiIa nearly al The BitieFs
had let, which cHecisd Huch ooG IN his case
He kas often called On ne for IoTe Of tie same
kid OF medicine, aayiEg kc TaS zsoIe benefited
by Ii than any other he had tskfE, bat have roi
been able TO get any more for Kin OF Eyselfsince;
win you, therefore, plezse ship re dozen g,
more as soon es possible.
Respectfully, your, ". SAIRE.
g., October "a, lS53, says:
"Haying experienced very great benefit frosz ths
Use Of H0OFLAND'S 6ERMAN BITTERs IN
Chronic DysentsTy and functional arrangement Of
the Liver, and It's concomitant evils an DESTROYS
Of obtaining quantity Of IL for the benefit OF nv
community. Yo1 vii, therefore, please sezd q
lot, &c, DC.
CERrlFICATE OF wM. ;. ATWOOD.
HvESsvILL., Yadkin Co, c.
November LIST, 1855
Dr.. c. NJ. Iackscn-Dear Sir: Allow me 70 eI.
press to you ny sincere thanks for your discovery
OF medicine which, 10 say the least Of f. has Ell
fected cure that all ether medicines. that have
taken, have entirely failed 10 do HOOFLAND'S
6ERmAN BITTEkS have cured NE OF the most
stubborn and aggravated case Of the Pills that
perhaps, ever tel 20 the lot Of man. NY case Is
not stranger In this community, ss am wei
Known N this and tie surrounding counties, ana
csn truly SAP that my recovery has asteunded al
my friends and relations, as had tTied everything
recommended, ana nothing did me any good ur-
I'll was prevailed upon TO try the BftteIs. You
are az Liberty TO make any Of this coInr-unicz-
ton for tie benefit Of the AFFECTED, you may think
RrsPss. 9ryly, yours.
VIM. j. AYwOOs.
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WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD
"a u G. 8 s

A NHANUE OF HUUKS.-On and after Mon.
~ day, the 23d instant, the Trains will
Leave Washington at 8 and sx a. m, and 3 and
~ pm.
On Sunday at AZ p. IA.
Leave Baltimore at ~ sad oX q. T., AID and
* Pm.
On Sunday at4Xa m.
ap 23-@ r II. PARSONS, Agent
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THE NEW YORK AND LIyERPO0L
(Ak UNITED STATES <$nne
$3.50 ALL STEAME II 8. SKE
THE SHIPS COMPRISING THIS LINE
Il are the
ATLANTIC Cant West
PACIFIC Capt. Nye.
BALTIC Capt. Comstock
hDRIA L ~ ..............s...
These shi ps have been built by contract expressly
for Government service. Every care has been
taken in their construction-as in the engines
insure strength and speed and their accommo-
dations for passengers are unequaled for elegance
and comfort.
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MANUFACTURED By
DON A Ia ID KEN NEDY,

fkIcK, ONR DOLLAR.
nv noiesaie Agents.-New York City, c. v.
So, SShNER, 81 Barclay street; c. n. RING,
ls2 Broadway; A. b. & D. SANDS, 100 Fulton
street Phlladelphia, II. w. DYOTT a. SONS
baltimore, BROWN BROTHER. CANDY
nArCH. Alexandria, PEEL & STEVENS.
:. AT Retail by all respectable Druggists in the
United States and British Provinces and also by
the Druggists Of this CITY, oct2s-iy
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TWO SUPERB PIANO FORTES AT A
GREAT SACRIFICE


GREAT SACRIFICE.
OWING To THE DEATH OF Mr.. Gaehle,
~ and the necessary dissolution OF the ~k.sg1
firm Of Knabe, Cache & Co, PianoyTTT1
manufacturers, Baltimore, 1t is positively neces-
sary to settle up the entire affairs Of the late firm
We have two very superior instruments on hand
from the celebrated mandatory Of this popular
Arm, which nxst be sold within short time
One magnificent Louis XIV. style beautifully
carved 7-octave Rosewood Piano, the factory
price Of which Is $3.50.
One superb Rosewood Piano, four round cor.
ners, full 7-octaves-factory price 1875
These instruments will be sold at astonishing
deductions for cash. This Is an opportunity but
seldom offered to those In want OF reliable Pr
ano.
Also, always on hand Pianos from Hallet, Da-
Wis, Co, Boston, and Bacon & Raven, New
York. re-
Piano Stools, Guitars, Violins, Flutes, Accor-
deems, Bantos, Strings, Music, Music Paper, &c
Give us q call and see for Yourselves.
etI JOHN F. ELLIS,
fan II 1D6 Pa av. bet 9th and 10th SITS
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MACAULAY,s ENGLAND, 4 vols complete
lSA for dollar. The History OF England from
Darlington Maoaulay, embellished with an accu-
rate portrait OF the author, at
TAYLOR Il MAURY'S
Ieb2 Bookstore, near 9th st.
a CCORDkONs, b MOE, GUITARS,
rianos, &c at JOHN +. ELLIS'S,
Jan ~ 200 between 9th and 10th streets.
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RRUSHKS, COMBS, POMATUM, Cologne
~ Bay Rum, &C., a ELLIS'S
&c II 30 Pa. avenue.
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at PRINCIPAL HOTELS,
J. G. d q. 4. WILLAID

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w ID Evans, DC
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t c Lee, do
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w L Rice, Pa
Hon F 8 Edwards, NY
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NJ Livingston, Del
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rOcToR KooTlANo's
CELEBRATED
German Bittrrs,
fREPAEEp 9r
DR.. c. n. JACKSON. Philads,, Pa.


LIVER COMPLAINT, DTSPEPNA, JAuyDlCH
CAroaie or Hsrvo~s DsbisSJ Rs.a.ss 81 IN.
Kidssy., AID al diseases ovSs;sc Srsa a -
ordered Lsw o. Stoss<k
Such az Consfi cation, Inward Piles, Fullness, or
Blood to the Head, Acidity Of the stomach, Naa-
sea, Heartburn, Disgust for food, Fullness, or
Weight In the Stomach, Sour Eructsfions, Sink
ing or Pluttering at the Pit Of The Stomach,
Swimming Of the Head, Hurried and Dincult
Breathing, Fnttering OF the Heart, Choking OF
Sufocating Sensations when In lying Posture,
Dimness Of Vision, Dots OF Webs before the
Sight, Fever and Duh Pain In the Head, Dee
cheney Of Precipitation, Yellowness OF Che shin
and Eyes, Pain in the Side, Back, Chest, Limbs
Sc, Sudden Flushes Of Heat Burning In The
Flesh, Constant Imaginings Of Evil, and great
Depression Of Spirits.
THE PROPRIETOR, In calling the attention
Il Of the public 20 this preparation, does so with
a feeling OF the utmost confidence In its virtues
and adaptation Of II to the diseases for which Il Ia
recommended.
IL is no new and untried article, but that hzs
stood the test Of ten years tral before the Amer
lean people, and its reputation and sale Is unr.-
vailed by any similar preparations extant. The
testimony in It's favor given by the most promi-
nent and well known Physicians and individuals,
In al parts Of the country Is immense The fol-
lowing from n oTth Carolina Is respectfully SUBJ
mitted, referring any who may still doubt, 70 the
sfMemorabilia,n or Practical Receipt Book for
Farmers and Families, to be had gratis Of ali the
Agents for the German Bitten.
Principal Once and Manufactciy, 12o ARCH
STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
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MOVEMENTS OF OCEAN STEAMERS.
The Overland Mails to India and China

ne California steamers leave New York on the
sih and 10th Of each month
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-16
PR OCES $40 n
LAYING Corner Stone, &c.

DY Divine permission, the Corner Stone
ID of the Lutheran Church, about TO be
erected near the Union School-honse. one
and half miles North East of Duthelds,
and Immediately or the road leading from
Shcpherds,own to HaItown, will be laid
by p. G. NJ. William II. Chapman, oil
Virginia Lodge, No. |, |. o. y. f., on
Thursday the 26th inst. The different
Lodges of Odd Fellows, Tribes OF Red
Men, and Divisions Of Sons of Temper
ance in this, and several in the adjoining
counties, have been invited to attend and
join in public procession.
The services of the Shepherdstown
Brass Band will be secured for the Occa-
sion.
The Rev. Mr.. Seise, of Baltimore, and
other eminent Ministers, have been nvl-
ted, and are confidently expected TO be in
attendance, and to deliver addresses.
A plain, but substantial Dinner, will be
prepared, of which the members OF the
different orders, who may have joined in
the procession, will be invited TO partake'
without charge but for all others who
may be pleased 10 dine, charge OF 20 els
each will be made. The Ladies of the
neighborhood will be prepared 10 furnish
refreshments, such as Ice Cream, Cake,
Candies, Lemonade, &C., the money arr
sing from the sale Of which will be appll.
ed TO assist in the erection of the Church.
We are also requested 10 announce
that, previous to laying the Corner Stone,
beautiful Banner will be presented by
the Ladies, 10 Phoenix Division, No. ID,
Sons Of Temperance, with an appropriate
address and reply. ,
The public are most cordially invited
TO participate.
GEORGE LICKLIDER, ! Build
ADAM LINK, ing
JOHN RONEMOUS, Cons.
August Is, 1856. u
N. B.-Hucksters are hereby notified
that they will positively be prohibited on
that dav from selling anything near lie
place of holding the above named meet
ing.
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G38TT3 3?sg:8BGs

GrOwing KOmger.-Last Monday
TON Thumb" being examined as a
witness in court at Cincinnati, Ohio, de-
clared, under oath, that he is now nine
teen years of age. Many years ago the
show bills announced him as being TWEEN.
ty-one, so that, unlike the generality oil
morlals, the General is constantly
growing younger.
DanviIIe is improving rapidly, as we
learn from the Republican, since the rail
road was finished. Within the last three
months twelve or fifteen houses have been
finished, and about twenty more are being
built.
AN OLD ONE.-A statement, coplel
from German newspaper, says that or
the 22nd of March last, some we'll d;ggers
in Mayence excavated a part OF printing
press, bearing the letters J. g., and the
figures 1881. The initials are supposed
TO be those of Johannes Guttemburg
while the figures indicate that the press
must be al least 4 3 years old.
A VALUABLE REcIPE.-The journa
de St. Qulntln publishes recipe for Gu
e o. fermentation produced
rc'""ar ant
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Never Satisfied.

Man is strange animal view hin
from whatever standpoint we may, he II
the same incomprehensible. in'atlable be-
ing: never satisfied sur ound him witt
all the blessings that reasonable hear
could desire give him wealth, honor
fame and still he is restless and longs lel
more. The far of green fields OF his
neiohhor are faiIer than his : he asks
why he cannot have things so and so
How true ale the words of Pope, "4Han
never is. but always 10 be blessed. Al
Old Latin Poet asks of his friend" How
happens i, Macenas, that no one is salts
fled with his lot in life ?" The merchant
tired of his specula,ions and hustle OIL
Town longs for the country. The Tar
mer wearied with toll and the monotomy
of the country, wishes TO live in town.
The tailor wishes lie was shoemaker
the shoemaker wishes he was a tailor and
so on throughout the catalogue of trades
and professions, every one is dissatisfied
with his own ua,e e and wishes he had en-
gagged in something else, and if they
could exchange their trades and profess
sions, they would be still more dlssails'
fed and unhappy, as they would be un,
qualified for their several occupations.
"The lion cray'd the fox's art;
The fox tie lions force aud heart;
The cock impor'd the pigeons flight,
Whose wings were rapid, strong and light;
The pigeon strength OF wing despsd,
And The cocks matches yalOr priz'd.
Thus, enyious of anothers state,
Each bland the partial hand of Fate"
But how many OF those who have muir
INJURED and repined at their lot, after hav-
ing reached the acme of their aspirations,
have found that all their promised happi-
ness and greatness have fed before their
grasp like the ignis fatuus before the be-
nighted traveller. The field that look led
so green in the distance has turned TO
barren heath on their approach the gilt
ter and glare Of rank, fashion and wealth,
have planted thorns in their pathway
and now weeping over disappointed hopes
and blasted prospects, they cry out
Vanity ! all is vanity and vexalion of
spirit" There is an old Latin proverb
which says-"The OK wishes for horse
and the lazy s,eed wishes to
olow." It's the same in human nature.
Every man thinks every man happy but
himself
Each thinks he can IN others scan
happiness more pure than his"