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Eastern times., 1856-03-13
How to Commence Business.

One of the wealthiest merchants of New
York city tells US how he commenced business.
He says:
He entered store and asked ifa clerk was
not wanted.
'Non in a rough tone, was the answer, all
being to busy to bother with me, when | re-
6ected that if they did not want clerk they
might want aborer but was dressed too
fine for that.
went to my lodgings, put on rough garb,
and the next day went into the same store, and
demanded if they did not want porter, and
again
No, sir y was the response, when | ex-
claimed, in despair almost
"A aborer, sir will work at any wages
Wages is not my object | must have employ
ment, and want to be useful in business
These last remarks attracted their attention
and in the endI was hired as lalorer in the
basement and sub-cellar at low pay, scarcely
enough to keep body and soul together. In
the basement and sub-celar soon attracted the
attention of the counting house and chief clerk
| saved enough for my employers in little things
wasted 10 pay my wages len times over, and
they soon found il out. did not ask for any
ten hour law. III was wanted at three A . NJ,
| never growled, but told everybody TO &c
home and | would see everything right.
loaded off at day-break packages for the morn
ing boats, or carried them myself.
In short, soon became indispensable to my
employers, and rose until became head of the
house, with money enough, as you see, to give
me any luxury or any position a mercantile
man can desire for himself and children in
this great ciiy-Hunt's Merchants Maga-
zine
Eastern times., 1856-03-13
Uarittp.
A Laughable Story.

The following story-whether true or false
we cannot SAYS the talk of village in the
r,rish of Halifax, and bordering on Bradford
| appears that certain woman felt her spouse
incumberance, and, unmindful of her mar
rage vows and the rlgnrs of the law, resolved
IN his disposal after method now, alas, too
~nmmon. She applied to the druggist of the
village for sixpennyworth of arsenic. He very
properly refused to sell her the article, and in
l"rmed her husband of the application, at The
same time inquiring of him for what purpose
his wife could require such quantity of such
IN article. The husband replied, jocularly,
that he could not tell, unless it was for the pur-
iluse Of poisoning him, and told the druggist
that if she applied again he must sell some
harmless article in lieu Of the arsenic, and they
would see what her objects were. She did ap-
! y again, and the wary apohecary delivered
her some carbonate of soda, magnesia, or other
comparatively innocuous drug, waraing the
husband Of what had occurred. When he went
hume he found meat pie prepared for dinner.
lie pretended, at first, want Of appetite, and
invited his wife TO help herself. She refused
and a. last he ate quantity of the pie. In a
iiIle time he professed himself unwel, then
tIgned thirst, then alarming sickness, and f.
haIly death. The treacherous woman mani
tested great concern during these serious pro-
reedings, but the instant death appeared to her
In have occurred, she passed rope through
The chamber floor, and knil it TO her supposed
dead husbands neck, in order that when neigh
hnrs were called in he might appear TO have
hanged himself. She then ran up stairs to
draw up and fix the rope. The instant she had
disappeared the dead man revived, releas-
ed himself from the rope, and passed it round
fhe leg OF the table, and the woman hung that
nseful domestic article instead of the other one
her husband. The latter also ran up stairs,
ihquiring Of the faithess woman 'what she as
after, drawing the table up that way!' The
fair has ended for the present in his, as the
phrase is, taking the law into his own hands
lie has given her, as Yorkshire folks say, a
right down good hiding. Leeds Eng J Mer-
Eastern times., 1856-03-13
A Bear Story.

A person in Lewis County, New York,
whose name is sent to US, had in his possession
two bears, four deers and one raccoon. He
says the way they were captured is novelty.
The hunter came in contact with the animals
in a ravine, hedged with snow. 1t is not sta
ted how he was armed, otherwise than that he
wore hnapsack well stored with provisions,
among which was supply of sugar and some
bottles of Stuart's syfup--nothing stronger, up
on the honor of bear hunter.
The animals not having dined, went in for a
meal. The two bears rushed at him, tore open
his knapsack and broke his bottles Of syrup
aud at once commenced 10 lap up the sweet
taking no notice of the man, who secured the
remains Of his knapsack and sugar and beat .
hastv retrcaf Snin huweraf .ha disdovorad
Eastern times., 1856-03-13
A Californian Mummy.

The following from an exchange will be
read with interest =
AT the famous depository for the farmers of
California, al Montgomery street, are two
specimens which are well calculated to arouse
The attention Of the rejecting, and to show how
intimate, after all, are the relation of the past
and the future. The former of these is fiat
headed mummy found in his canoe on Puget
Sound, in perfect stale of preservaton.-
Those who have seen the Egyptian mummy
would be utterly astonished al the exact simil-
itude, save the conformation of the subject
The forehead of the scull has been evidently de-
pressed by outward mechanical appliance, but
in all else it is the pyramids, in perfect state Of
preservation. The balls are still round under
The lid, the teeth, the muscles, and tendons per-
feet, the veins infected with some preserving
liquid, the bowels, stomach, and liver dried up
but not decayed, all perfectly preserved.
The very blanket that entwines him, made
of some threads of bark, and saturated with a
pi,chy substance, is entire. The inner canoe,
in which he was found, had enurely decayed,
and the outer one was nearly gone, yet the bo-
dy is evidently jnst as it was prepared by the
embalmer and although exposed now 10 open
air, it shows no sign of decomposition. 1t
would seem as if prepared for coming time
Where these wanderers of the desert learned
this art, is query, over which the wise may
ponder, and those who are skilled in such
things will find food for thought in this strange
specimen picked up near the disputed bounda-
rv nf The wesiern frnniiPr
Eastern times., 1856-03-13
Home Manufactures.

We intend to do all work well it is done anywhere
and as cheap in proportion 10 quality:
We are planning Boards, Panks, Deck Jois Clapboards
&C., well and cheap it is done anywhere else
We also planning Mouings of all descriptions and
furnish them by the foot plane them for Others We
also manufacture round Bausers of different Sizes
der, and keep them on hand for sale.
We also prepared for Planning, Throatng and Fit
ting ships Knees, Turning Sancheons making Plugs and
saving WedgesOr Pankng, Launching and for Treenails
at short notice.
Doors Sashes and Blinds of common Sizes constantly on
hand and for sale. Also Panking Launching and Tree
nail Wedges and Plugs for sale.
With good machinery, good stock, good workmen, and
prompt attention. prepared do custom work, and
think satisfy reasonable public that deserve
share Of their patronage. Call and see.
SCOTT MORSE & co.
Eastern times., 1856-03-13
Bath, Jan. I, 1856.

ScoTr MoRsE & Co. under the necessity of calling
all those indebted to them by note account whose
term of credit has EXPIRED make immediate payment
enable them to meet their immediate and pressing ab
ties. Don't cay "We will pay the Interestingly don't
need it," We do need 1t, and must haDe principal and in
terest to do justice creditors and ourselves What
would you do if your creditor told you you did not need
your pay, and did not pay you Could you buy your
bread and pay your debts We in the cond-
on Therefore, you need pay to justice and
to yourselves All notes and accounts Of morehan three
years standing, with Others will be left with
to collect who will not call personally, unless there
special agreement to the contrary So 'About this time
look out for a STORM !"
Bath, Jan. I, 1856 1y30
Eastern times., 1856-03-13
ship CHANDLERY!

A S1NhAAI by assortment constantly on manu. anu SAFE
Y. HYDE s. CO.. corner of Front and
Broad Streets, Bath,
Including Cordage, (Iana and tarred) from the Manu-
factories of and Plymouth by Gang retail Cot
Scotch and Russia Duck, of all descriptions Cotton
and Hemp Twines.
Anchors of all szes-best proved Chain Cables-Sheets
and Ties-Bolt Sheathng Copper and Yellow Metal-Com
position Spikes and dher Castngs-Pereys Ventators-
Jigger Wndlasses &c. Patent do Gear, Windlass Necks
and Capstau Spndles-Cambooses- Spikes-Naval
Stores-pants Oils Window Glass-Nautical Instru-
ments, Books, Charts &c.
Many of the above articles, suitable notice. be
livered the their lowest prices If
expense to the purchaser 81
Eastern times., 1856-03-13

Doctor D., received severe injury from some-
thing in the shape of cowskin, somewhere in
the neighborhood of Cincinnati. Where was
you hurt doctor z said friend was il near
the veriebra = No, no. said the disciple Of
Gaen III was near the race-c0urse.'
Eastern times., 1856-03-13
Pay the Printer.

As honest men, attend and hear
rhe serious fact-the times are dear;
Who ow es bill, it's just as clear
AS starlight in the winter,
That he should come without delay
That's if he can-that bill to pay,
And ere he puts his purse away,
"Fork over" to the Printer.
The Printers cheek is seldom rel.
The fine machinery of his head
Is working when you are in bed.
Yo1r true and faithful 'Mentor;"
All day and night he wears his shoes.
And brains, to furnish you with news,
But men of conscience neer refuse
To pay the toiling Printer.
'Tis known, or ought to be. to all
His dues are scattered and they're small,
And if not paid, he's bound to fall
In debtor fuel, bread, rent, or
Perhaps his paper: then to square
Up with his help-a double care
Bows down his head-now is it fair
That you don't pay the Printer.
His wife and little prattlers too,
Are now depending upon you;
And if you pay the score that's due,
Necessity can't stint her;
But if you don't, as gnaws the mole,
Twill thro' your conscience eat hole;
And brand the forehead thus: mo soul =
Of him who cheats the Printer.
The cats will NEW between your feet,
The dogs will bite you on the street;
And every urchin that you meet,
Will roar with voice o: Stentor,
"Look to your pockets-thefe he goes
The chap that wears the Printers clothes
And proud, though everybody knows
The grub, he gnaw'd the Printer
Be simply just, and don't disgrace
Yourself, but beg the Lord of grace"
To thaw that harden'd icy "case,"
That honesty may enter;
This Gone, man will with man act fair,
And all will have the "tin'' to spare
Then will the Editorial Chair"
Support a well-paid Printer.
Eastern times., 1856-03-13

QUARRELlNe NElGBBoRs.- physical ap-
;,earance of man sometimes changes the cur
rent Of events. A case in point occurred re-
gently. The children of two neighboring FAM
'lies had their quarrels and fights, which result
ted occasionally in bruised faces and torn gar
menis. The father of one family believing his
children to have been sadly msl,rea,ed, and be-
lng very passionate man, concluded that the
surest way TO settle the differences between
heir households permanently, would be TO
chastse the head Of the other family, although
as yet he had never seen him. He thereupon
procured raw hide, and abruptly entering his
ReiRhhor's tenement inquired in a threatening
tune, for the sman of the house.
Il am here, sir, said parsonage upwards Of
six feet, and weighing some 220 pounds, as be
approached to learn the business Of his neigh.
inr.
Did understand you that you are the gen
,ieman Of the house =
srfes, SIR .-~ ,s.
* well, Ii just dropped 10, sir, 10 see iflhi.
vour raw hides -. 4zl1
Eastern times., 1856-03-13

A drunken lawyer on going into church,
was observed by the minister, who addressed
him Ihus:
Il will bear witness against you at the day
of Judgment
The lawyer, shaking his head with drunken
gravity, replied
i have prac,sed twenty-five years at the
bar, and always found the greatest rascal 10
turn states evidence.
Eastern times., 1856-03-13

A country school-master happening to be
reading of curious skin of an elephant, asked
one Of his pupils if he ever saw an elephants
skin. Yes, sir, have shouted the little six
year-old 'Wherel' asked the teacher, quite
amused at the little boys earnestness. 'On the
elephant replied the youngs,er
Eastern times., 1856-03-13

< r OF tHe EuStefH lJlueS
Lines,
Written on the death Of Mrs. Lucy A. wnsoy.
Hark re mourners, ts an angel band
Sweet Is her welcome to that happy land
she has left this world Of care and .pain,--
IT'S loss TO you, but for her tits gain.
Behold, she tunes her harp, to sing
song Of praise to her Saviour, King,
Now she lins her voice with the heavenly throng
Hear ye not those notes, so loud and longl
Lo, the crown IL placed upon her brow
See, she sweety smiles upon you now,
She is waiting for you, on that blest shore
Where weeping nd parting known more.
Husband, the partner of your early life
Has left you alone in this world of strife
But so live. that at last your voice may blend
wiihhers, IN the seng that shall never end.
Children, let II be your daily prayer
That you all may meet your mother there;
iet not one member of your household band
De missed at last, in that blest land. LIZZIE
Eastern times., 1856-03-13
Tenants in the District of Columbia.


A writer in the National Intellgencer COM
menting upon the defects in the laws relating
to landlord and tenant in the District of Coum-
bia, relates The following amusing incident by
way of illustration
i called on tenant recently lat the request
of the owner) who had been occupying the
house the larger part Of year, on The princi-
pal business street of the Town, and unsuccess-
fully demanded the rent, when the following
dialogue ensued:
Who did you rent this house from!
Nobody.
Nobody! Well, how came you here!
wanted house, and, seeing this open,
moved in, thirkihg il had better be taken care of
than 10 lay idle.
That's decidedly cool, said |. Do you occu-
py the house alone! (it's three story house. J
No; there are two families up stairs.
So, you have taken possession without leave,
rented out the rooms, receive the rent, and
won't pay any rent yourself. Is that what you
call honestly
Indeed, said she, Id be very glad to get the
people out, for don't like them. IF you WiA
put them out ri keep the whole house myself.
This was rather too much for my patience
and spoke my mind pretty freely, and ordered
her 10 leave Immediately; but she knew toe
much of the present laws, and cooly remarked
that she would go as soon as she could get an
ether house, for she didn't like her tenants, and
wouldn't stay there with them.
Eastern times., 1856-03-13

A young Irish girl, who was rendering tes-
timony against an individual in court of law,
said, i am sure he never made his mother
smiler There is biography of unkindness in
that sentence.
Eastern times., 1856-03-13

TAG FATE OF GENIUs.-An editor in Iowa
has become so hollow from depending upon the
printing business alone for bread, that he pro-
poses to sell himself for stove-pipe.
Eastern times., 1856-03-13

BOUND TO GET HIS LETTERs.-T Chicago
Democrat says Kentuchian went to the post
Office in that city where he had box. Seeing
a letter in it he broke the glass and took it out.
Eastern times., 1856-03-13

BY counting the knuckles on the hand, with
the spaces between them, all the months with
81 days fall 90 the knuckles, aud those with 80
Eastern times., 1856-03-13

Don't tell story TO your child that frighten.
ed you when you was child.
Eastern times., 1856-03-13
DOOR, SASH AND BLIND
T. "A CToF%

lE subscribers have established Mandatory for
king DOORS, s ,SIIES, BLINDS, &c, and having pro-
cured the neUest and most app oUed Machinery
great expense with the ofworkmen solicit their share
of the public patronage. We invite all in of the
above articles to call and examine for themselves we
think satisfy them that it is for their interest," as
Eastern times., 1856-03-13
The Eureka Toilet Soap,

Superior to everything before produced for removing
TAN FRECKLES, extracting grease, tar, OH pitch
from SILKS and NooLENs. Used with Whiting, gives a
fine polish to silver britannia ware.
For the Toilet it you would common soap, and
the skin will become soft and healthy To the
of this soap, is only necessary that the public
should become acquainted with its many excelences.
The Agents of the Company authorized to refund
moneys in all where the Soap fails to give satsfac-
tion upon the return ofthe Soap.
1T None genuine but such may be obtained from the
Company, or their duly authorized Agents. 5ra .
Sold by the principal Grocers in the United s'ates ana
Canadas.
#- HARRINGTON L CO., General Agents
NJ Post Office Address, Roxbury, Mass .a -H
Wholesale Agent for Boston,
2m31 GEO. A. SIMMONS, NO. q Long wharf.
Eastern times., 1856-03-13
Removal.

THE subscribers beg to inform their friends and the
public that they have removed from their old stlnd
to No III Wall ST., next door South when they will
be happy to see or hear from their friends,
CHAS. G. DUNCAN & co.
New York May /, 1855. tf46o
Eastern times., 1856-03-13
CUSTOM
TAILORING business !.

TAILORING business !
This department will be prompt
ly and faithfully attended to. Gen
tlemen in want Of the latest and
most fashionable styles Of gar
ments, will find it for their inter
est to call, as the subscriber will
guarantee to furnish as handsome
garment (both in workmanship
and style) as can be furnished by
any establishment in Boston or
New York, and at two-thirds the
cost!
Give me one call, gentlemen,
and satisfy yourselves.
N. B. The cutting of gentle
mems and youths garments, to
be made out of the shop, will be
promptly attended to, and Cloths
and Trimmings furnished at the
lowest cash prices.
Eastern times., 1856-03-13
SOAPS.

OW'S Brown and White Windsor Byron's Brown
IL Windsor, Honey Spring and Summer Mosaic, Chinese
Floating, French Moustre and Fancy Soaps, Ceophane
y MATHEW'ss
Eastern times., 1856-03-13
Artisans, Mechanics, and Seawen's

Eureka Soap, for Hard, Soft, or SAT- Water
This new article peculiarly calculated for those who
in oils grease, machinery it from
all foreign substances without snbecting it to-
such irritation is generally produced by the use Of the
common alkaline soaps. Tar printers ink wax stainsy
&C. which seldom yield ordinary soaps, removed at
by the this article. 1t is also invaluable for
Eastern times., 1856-03-13
EUREKA SOAPS,
Manufactured by the
New England Eureka Soap Co., Boston.
Eureka Family Soap,
Warranted to ,oash in hard, Soft or Sah Wat-

er, luithout boiling the Clothes.
NIIIS and valuable article has the appreciation
of all housekeepers who have had opportunity Of
testing its quality 1t only does good execution in
cleansing clothing Of all descriptions, but it fuel
and prevents the steam which is produced from the
mode of washing, where boiling is required 1t may be
used the most delicate fabric without injury and has
healthfu influence upon the skin in either cold
weather. leaving it free from such rritatons fire.
queny produced from the usual chemical binaons-
For general cleansing purposes about house, cleaning
paint, carpets tin &c. superior to anything
heretofore discovered Used with Bristol brick, it gives
superior polish to cutlery Its cheaPness will recommend
it to general use.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-05-16
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

We are authorized to. announce VIM. f.
LYON, as candidate for Sheriff, atthe ensuing
election. iIea sfas5i.s i sd sszr,ss 80 77g :
We.are authorized to announce BEVERLY II.
LURrY, MS candidate for Clcrl1 of the Circuit
Court, 70 I'LL the vacancy occasioned by the death
of g. q. Davisson. - 2F5 90 o5F2 afH -t'52s 15
We are authorized to announce EDGAR. NJ.
DAV lSSoN, as a candidate for Clerk of the Cir
s"it Court, to fl the vacancy occasi"ned by the
death of &. G. DAVIDSON.
We requested to announce LUTHER Hay
AfoND, as q candidate for Clerk Of the Circuit
Court, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death
of G. e. DAVIDSON. +, ..'
We are authorized TO announce NORVAL
LEWIS candidate for Clerk of the Circuit
Court, 10 supply the vacancy accustomed by the
death ofG. G. Davisson. issaa
We are authorized to announce Capt. G. W.
SMITH, as II candidate for Clerk of the Circuit
Court, to fill the vacancy occas oncd by the death
of G. G. Davisson.
We are authorized to announce James P. Bart
lett as candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court,
to supply the vacancy occasiOned by the death
of G. G. DAVIDSON.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-05-16
NYcstorp HROuse.

n Nevis eggsRy y[dFn formerly
E. Wilkinson.
The proprietor bcgs leave to inform the trav-
Cling public, that he is prepared to give the
weary traveller pleasant retreat.
Ills table is furnished with the best tho mar
kot affords his bar is supplied with choice IL
quors-with an attentive and accommodating Bar
Keeper. The attention of tho house is prompt
aH r nsE my friends ef Harrison elmer and
Lewis, and the travelling public generally, to
give me call, and will try my best to make
my house their home. JOS. f. WILKINSON.
WESTON, Aug. LIST, lS55-1y.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-05-16
Winchester (Va.) Medical
GEallRUR

TIIHE next annual session of this institution will
/ begin on the LIST of October and continue I'M
til tho following May. q, -.s.,- q .--.-.s. .-.r.
FACULTY '
Hugh H. MCGUIRE, M. D., Pro. of Surgery and
Physiology an3 s%ish M Dr. OF
Alfred B. Tucker, NJ. D., Pro. of Astronomy,
Chemistry and Materia Medica. ~ ....,..--...
fec $500 dissecting ticket, once only $1,000 ::
diploma fee $4,000. t-... -.. a..
Tho course pursued is that of daily examine
and never more than three lectures are delivered
during the day. The study Of practical Anato-
my may be pursued at trifing expense. Clint
cal lectures delivered during the session. ~
By recentact of the General Assembly the
College educates FIFTEEN young men from the
Slate of Virginia, free of all charges for fees. II
is required that applicants should be of good,
moral character, and unable to pursue their stu
dies at their own expense. For further informa-
ALFRED B. TUCKER, NJ. d.
mY2 5n
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-05-16

A BRAVE WoMAw.-A correspondent
Of the Baltimore Sun. writing from Lane
county. Oregon says:
AS an indication of the kind of women
we have on this coast. let me. give you
the following heroic incident: The house
of MIR. Harris was attacked in the after.
noon. The inmates were himself, wife
and little girl. In one hour he had fall
en- in conflict. Before he expired he gave
his wife some directions as to how to load
and tire. The house was log one, and
ut every assault the Indians would make
on the door she would give them dead
ly fire from a musket loaded with buck
shot. and also from revolver. They
would then retreat not knowing the mum
Der whom they assailed. She held them
at bay until o'clock the next morning
when she was relieved by the volunteers.
She literally strewed the yard with the
dead and wounded.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-05-16

The NEW JERSEY AMERICAS STATE
CoUNcIL.-The American State Council
met in Bordentown on the 7th inst. IA
great deal of angry discussion occurred
in reference to the Philadelphia Conveu-
ton OF February 92d. A committee was
appointed to make report. One of the
delegates stated that the nomination of
Mr.. Fillmore was not fairly obtained
that it was done by the Southern and
spurious delegates. The statement was
confirmed by Judge Marsh, the President
of the late Convention at Philadelphia
Several delegates gave their opinion that
if the nomination of Mr. Fillmore was
ratified by the State Council it would lose
New Jersey to the American party. It
was then agreed to take no further steE S
towards ratifying the nomination Of Mr..
Fillmore until he was heard from in re-
ference to his Americauism. The whole
subject was then laid upon the table and
the State Council adjourned TO meet on
tie 28th of May at Newark. No dele
gates were elected TO the National Coun-
Gil.