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Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-10-18

POISONING WITH STRYCHNINE CURED.
The Rochester N. Y. Democrat Of the
18th ult., gives an account Of case of
poisoning with strychnine which was cured
BY emetics and chloroform. Josiah Mont.
gomery, one Of the Police Of that city, took
four grains of strychnine by mistake as
soon as he discovered this. he ran to DR..
Swinburne, who administered an emetic,
and shortly afterwards a second one.
These failed to operate, when a DR.. Bly,,
was sent for, and found the patient convul.
sed with spas'ns, aud the jaws firmly lock-
ed. Chloroform was then administered
by inhalation, which had the effect Of re-
l;eving the spasn,s in three minutes, and
stopping them entirely in twenty. Anoth.
er powerful eme,ic was then given, and
the chloroform administered at intervals,
as it was found that when its effects wore
off the spasms returned. In about ten
minutes after the third emetic was given
it began to operate. and by the use Of
warm water drinks the stomach was soon
cleansed. The patient, however. was kept
under the influence Of chloroform for eight
hours, at which time the spasms ceased
entirely and he ultimately recovered. This
is remarkable case of recovery from the
effects of such dose Of this terrible pois-
on one grain Of which will produce death.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-10-18

RECENT Ansn1cAr PArENTs.-Noucl
SsD;ag MacAi.e.-By C. R. Gardnsr
most compact contrivance Of the sort that
We have seen. Il throws Ill Of tho cheap
sewing machines that 10 hear Of in these
latter days. IN to the shade. This new
conner 10 not much larger than pair Of
scissors, can b made for q dollar or 90,
and tho inventor thinks, win compete in
quality Of works with many Of the best
machines now in use. Ere long We hope
TO present IN engraving Of the bantling.
fodsatine American.
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@ A Freedman being troubled with
the govt, was asked what difference there
was between that and the rheumatism.
One very great difference" replied Mos
sieur, : suppose you take ono v'ce, put
your finger in, you turn the screw till you
can bear 4 no longsr-dat i the rhcswa-
t;sm; dss sl.ose you give him ono turn
moTe-Ras i de god"
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-10-18

BuNN AND JERRoLD.-'I'be great libert-
tist is great bore. One day he met Jer.
rold in Regent street, and prepared to but
tonhOle him.
well Jerrold, chats going on :" said
the author of Marble Halls"
am ?" responded Jerrold, and before
bis friend could say anything further, he
was candy pursuing The oven tenor Of his
way.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-10-18

o. 4 negro woman was relating her
experience to gaping congregation Of
color. and among other things she said
she had been in heaven. One uf tho
ladies' Of color asked her:
"Sister, did you see any black folks
in heaven
"Oh, get out you 'spose l go in dc
kitchen when was dar %
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" OF al political repartees, one ofthe
happiest was that of Sheridan, who, on
being reproached by Pitt, Is forming a
drag chain on the wheels Of Government,
bounded up with the reply, that for orce
he could compliment the Minister on the
correctness Of his illusions, since the
drag chain was never imposed but when
the vihicle was going down bill!
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-10-18

THr TonB OF P1zARRo.-In the crypt
usder the high altar are deposited the re.
maiss Of the celebrated Pizarro, who was
fascinated in the palace hard by. A small
piece q silver, which ! dropped into the
hard Of the attending sacristan, procured
ne admission into the crypt. Descending
few steps, l entered q small place, some
twenty feet long. quite light and white
washed aud which smell and looked 20
much like comfortable wine.cellar that /
caught myself moro than once looking
round for the bins and bottles. Tho first
sliecs cav was largo square tomb, sur
mounted blythe erect figure ofan abbot, and
close BY, IN narrow opening in the wall
Isdiced what appeared to me to be col.
lection Of dusty rags, but closer inspec.
,ioa proved thai this was all that remained
ofthe renowned conqueror ofPeru. He has
all % him the clothes and shoes which
b wors At the time Of his assassination.
Neosse his body 10 nothing dut 4 skele.
Ia covered with dried flesh and skin, 30
that 10 features are discernable. The
body is covered with the remains of what
va white linen, swathed round him, but
he dsst Of centuries has collected on It,
81 tused Il 10 light brown color, and it
alnot pulverizes whea touched. The
eedy y placed on narrow piece Of plank
u sloping position, and has been placed
u tlis hole merely 10 put it ont Of the way.
II blks 10 Lima do not thing anythink
dtae renaias Of poor Pizarro and dare
- taas little money, judiciously invested
ves!d procure for any curiosity hunter the
wtole a his remains.
En "A Ra.h,s itea Sidney 70 sostAanpsm.
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NATURALIZATION IN NEW YoRk.-For
several days past, says the New York
Evening Post, of the 9Th inst, the pass
ages about the door Of the naturalization
Office, in the city hall, have been crowded
TO OVERLOOKING by applicants for NATURAL.
zation papers. So great is the crowd that
it is impossible to gain admittarce to the
room, and as business proceeds on the
principle that first come first served"
some Of the unfortunate applicants are
compelled to wait for hours. The police
have the matter exclusively in charge, and
so clamorous is the crowd at times, that
they are compelled to use their clubs, as
we'll as their tongues, to prevent riotious
demonstrations.
At IL o'clock to-day, over one hundred,
mostly Irish, were awaiting their time to
be turned into Americans, and some OF
them seemed very impatient Of the wait.
ing. BE aisy, now said one of them,
addressing discontinued neighbor, "be
aisy, now, Pathrick an sure there's no
hurry. An amt ye paid for yer time an
be jabers can't 70 make enough by yer
vote to make it all sthraight!" But Pat.
rick seemed not at all disposed TO be
"aisy," and his breath plainly indicated
that there was disorderly spirit within.
He swore be the powers he was :" as
good a. tho best Nv 'em," and made 4
violent rush for the Office. But the police
club presented an insurmountable oh.
stacle, and Pat was compelled to bide bis
time.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-10-18

PHoToeRAPHrc BANK NorEs. - An
artist in Paris, NJ. Agnado, has succeeded
in deceiving the most expert clerks in the
Bank Of France with Photographic copies
Of bank notes. II was found 10 he i'm.
possible to tell the copied from an original
one thousand franc note.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-10-18

The DUrcHMAN AND THE DoG.-The
Knickerbocker is responsible for this story
which the editor says is "a true copy
from the record" 1t is good enough to be
true
Some years ago, in one Of the back coun.
ties in Pennsylvania, Barent Van Mugs
" fell out' with Brom Won Pelt, " concer-
ming Of" the misdeeds Of Broms dog, and
in his wrath swore he would, at the first
opportunity, kill that valuable animal
"deader Is ter Tuyvel." Horifed at the
threat, and solicitous for tho welfare Of his
quadruped, Brom went +" full chisel' to the
Justice Of the peace, made oath ofthe facts
of,he case, and prayed sureties ofthe peace
against Barent. Deeply impressed with the
turpitods Of Barent's conduct in the premi-
ses, the squire issued his warrant, and
shortly aaerward Barent appeared before
tho offended majesty Of the law, support
ed'' BY q constable. Alter sternly repri-
manding tho defendant, and inveighing in
fitting terms against the infamy Of " SIGH
doins," his honor took Barent's recogni-
rance in the snm Of one hundred dollars,
conditioned . that tie said Barcnt Van Mugs
,oosld hep tie peace to,oards al he good
dogs n he STATE Of Pennsylvania. bat espe-
ciolly topard Abraham Van Pek's dog.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-10-18

FR1GHrFuL S1ruArroN.-Stoppage of
a train in Dd,k Ianncl.-We read in tho
New York Times that on Wednesday last
the train which ordinarily leaves Morris
iania for New York Al 4:22 Pm, left that
place fully haitian hour after its time. 1t was
not an unusually large passenger train. On
reaching the tunnel, which commences at
Twenty seventh street, and which is about
half a mile in length, the engine was de.
tached and the train was suffered as usual
topass down its inclined plane. The train
stopped, from some unknown cause in this
dark unlighted tunnel, at about the centre.
The first outcry was from the conductors for
lights ; and the agitation Of the passengers
was extreme. No lights were to be had,
and the confusion became violent. To add
to the horror Of the situation, train passed
rapidly in an opposite direction on the
other rail. No sooner had it passed, than
the passengers deserted through the point
oflight at the extremity Of the tunnel,
another train coming down upon them
1t approached closely, but fortunately the
conductors ofthe detained train had time
allowed to reach the end Of the tunnel Just
90 as to prevent a crash in the darkness.
II was well that mono of tho passengers of
the train alighted, rs it was their first i'm.
preston to do, but through the earnest
recommendation of our informant they were
induced TO sit still. After remaining q
quarter Of an hour in this dilemma, the on.
CINE was brought back, and, being hooked
on, rescued tho passengers from their per-
ilous position.
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suRoeHAN GoLD AND SnvsR Co1N.-
- govsnmsnts Of Europe, it is probable
~ g torced to resort to the Same debase.
-. !. E heir silver coin Is has been prac.
o,eS = 10 United States, in order to pre-.
- !, ?. = absoPtion BY China and the East
lne,es. This displacement Of silver by
go - hssn going on ever since the dis
cossy assA n California and Australia,
..o sal progresses with extraordinary "a
my. III nalein between the two coins,
:. = Haasd nsnt neceesarily be large, since
s1 were - thaa 8 or 10 per cent, there
soe'a g prospect Of another alteration
1919 nqliaits Il future period. In
. pad u silver coinage was originally
~ eentoelow it, nominal value q com.
~ WITH eo1, but owing to tho depre-
- eftoh Tie difference is now only 81
~. - Ard there is consequently pos
saat before long the inequality,
- taAt country, may entirely disap.
sseeea = rsnder . sew debasement
L:a'y 3 order to prevent i from
- ~ sfths country. The Lon.
- saaies that the continental gov.
oes An eoasidering the propriety a
~. = : gold standard exclusively for
er!sscy Tho exhaustive demand
hoa CAina and India viii Doubt
.s, e1eeseaitals this movement, but it viii
- 70 demand fos gold, and viii
- a smnn,4e,,s
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A Russian Mistress and Hex slave

The Allgemeine Zeitung Of the 2lst Of
July gives the following illustration Of serf:
dom in Russia, as of recent occurrence:
Among the serfs owned by widow lady
was CIR who had been brought up with
unusual indul gence, had received superior
education, and acquired manners far more
cultivated than belonged TO her class, to
which advantages was added the natural
gift Of an attractive person. At an early
age she was aPprenticed at st. Petersburg
to French dressmaker; and having at
tanned to some skill in the business, she
was after a time, offered profitable en-
ployment. This her mistress permitted
her to accept, on the usual payment Of an
obrok to herself in lieu Of personal service.
The girl conducted herself we'll in her sit.
uation, acquired knowledge ofthe French
language and formed habits of considerable
refinement. Here she attracted the notice
of an officer of the rank of colonel, who in
due time proved his attachment by offering
her marriage. The girl accepted the pro.
posal, and nothing remained but to obtain
her freedom from her mistress. The pur.
chase money the colonel was willing to
pay. This ought 10 have been regulated
by the obrok which the girl had paid cal.
cuIated at so many years purchased. The
officer, however, was not disposed to csvil
about The price, but on applying to the mis-
tress, TO whom he unfortunately explained
his purpose, he received for answer that
on no terms whatever would she emanci.
pate her slave.
Every effort was used to shake the res
olution. which appeared unaccountable !;
but argument, entreaty and money were
alike unavailing, and the lady remained
inexorable, giving in the end the clue to
her obstinacy by observing that she would
never see her serf take precedence of her,
as she would do il married to a colonel,
while she was herself but the widow of
major. The match was necessarily broken
off, and the girls prospect of happiness.
destroyed. To complete Der misery, her
mistress revoked her leave of absence and
ordered her Immediately to return to her
native village. Arrived in the village the
unhappy girl, accustomed to the habits
and comforte of civilized life, was clothed
in the coarse garments Of an ordinary
peasant, and was forthwith ordered to
mary rough nsouj,k of the same class.
Revolving at this tyranny refusing to obey,
she was fogged, and though she still re-
sisted for while, long continuance Of
cruel and degrading treatment conquered
her in the end, and she was forced to sub.
nit to the miserable lot entailed upon her
by the wretched jealousy Of her heartless
mistress.
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AMERICAN BARBECUE!
The friends OF
FILLMORE AND DONELSON
Will have a GRAND MASS MEETING and BARBECUE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER Is.
t. Messrs Louis Duvigneand, Dr. Harmon, Charles
Dreux, Judge Cage j. X. &. Kittrdge, add other disia
guished speakers expected be present the
sion.
The public Of this and adjoining parishes invited to
be present Ample accommodation will be made os tho
Ladies. ocsIS ID
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Fashionable Tailoring. -
Elegant Winter 0tyleSs W.
" Frederick would most respectfully Femind his
friends and patrons, that he has just received superior
lot fashionable fabrics, suitable for making pants, &c., os
this Of the ye,r ei now ready 10 accommodate
al who stand in need Of his services. (my Is
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COX'S PATENT REFINED SPARK.

" LING GELATINE, aud Fond for Infants and Inva.
lds-Fos sale At the HOCMA DRUG STORE
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Houma, October l, 1865.
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WATER COEORS.

Newnan's, Ackeman's,
Reeves & Sons, Osborne's.
TUST received large stock of the above CoLoRs, in
u cakes and in mahogany and rosewood boxes with
lock and key. Also, German C0lOrs, in cakes and
boxes, fire assortment.
Oil colors, in bs---English and American;
Cahyases for Portraits in frames of Ski l0to42x56
Canvas in rolls, from So to &c inches wide;
Strechers Ior canvases, of all sizes
400 aoz line sable and camel hair pencils:
$50 &" paint and varnish brushes, all siZes
80 packages gold and silver leaf;
100 bundles of duck metal--whte and yellow;
Tin foil. in sheets and books:
Tinsel OF all the usual colors.
u French and American PAPER HANGINGs.
Doors Widow Sash and Blinds, of all sizes and des-
crpon, for sale cheap.
...WNDeW GLASS, &c.......
5000 bxs American Window Glass; all sizes;
100 do English and French, from Ski to 33x65
900 lighfs fine Plate Glass;
100 bxs ,ouble thick American from Sxl0 to 20x30
1000 lights coored glass;
100 Glazier Diamonds;
500 burtdles glazier tins;
10, tons White Lead, in 25 to 700 fb kegs;
5000 canisters and kegs colored paints, in ! to
100 fb packages;
$500 fbs fine French Green, dry and ground in oil;
1000 bbls Whiting and Paris White of my own man.
ufaeture, fire dried.
Paint Mills of all sizes and every article usually kept
in general Paint, Oil and Color Store, will found at
r. CLANNON's,
noy2 1855 SO Canal street. New Orleans
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Larger sizes in proportion


Extra saws from 4 nchesup 10 - inches. The saws
to these mills as well as the other parts made by
L. & H., and in general use III the west and south
They have no superiors.
Horse powers and steam engines are furnished
when ordered made by L. & L., and adapted to these
mills. Two mills in store and for sale by
l.. !. WEBSTER,
Corner Of Magazine and Lafayette streets,
n,archo6 New Orleans.
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NEW FURNITURE STORE.


Nos I'll and l73 CANAL STREET, NRw ORLEANS.
n THE undersigned having opened
~ alarge and splendid assortment sssssEsss sssEssss
III of New Furniture, is ssgH-Eassy ssg.sH-zaaEasssy
prepared supply the trade and families on the most
liberal terms. This being the ENTIRE sTocE
in the city, purchasers will find it to their advantage
to call and examine the goods and learn the prices
before purchasing elsewhere. Will keep constantly
on hand Mahogany and Walnut.
Bedsteads, Bureaus,
Armoires Centre Tables,
Chairs, Sofa do
Sofas, Gard do
Tete-a-tetes, Extension do
Easy Chairs Washstands,
Secretaries, . Book Gases,
Ottomans, Lounges,
Canopies Cribs,
Feathers, Looking Glasses spring, hair and moss mat
tresses together with great variety of every article
usually found in furniture warehouse.
oct24 CHAS. A. STEWART.
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HHouse. Furnishing Goods,

HOUSE Furnishing Goods,
Wholesale and Retail
Nos. T3 6g rs CAMP STREET, New ORLEANS.
"a DETERMINED to reduce stock of Goods, ,c-7
"a we will hereafter sell at Lower Prices MA
ssasg than has ever before been offered in this Sy
city Those in want of the following articles will do
well to call:
oueeasware, Glaes and China Ware,
Bohemian Ware;
Birmingham Ware;
Rich China Vases and
Fine Silver-Plated Ware.
Parlor and Hall Lamps and Girondoes;
Rich Tea Trays and Walters, in sets or single;
= Fine Table Cutlery, and
Housekeeping Hardware;
Enameled and HollowWare;
Britannia. Planished Tin and Japanned Ware;
Wooden and Willow Ware;
Feather Busters, Brushes, of all kinds;
Paper Hangings and Borders;
Door klats
Window Cornshes, Cords and Tassels;
Curtain Bands and Curtain Pins, etc.
HEATH Il MILLER.
S.nccessors To Miller Harris & Waldo.
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FRESH IMPORTATION
For Summer and Fall Trade, 1856.
W M. B. MIL LIE R,
Wholesale and Retail
DRUGGIST AND BOOKSELLER.

Texas STREET, SHREVEPORT,
Is now receiving and opening a
large and FRESH stock. recently
purchased from Manufacturers,
and Importers, in New York and
Philadelphia, particular attention
has been paid to making the rs.
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CHANeE.-We are grati6ed to learn that Le-
Wy Thurman. democratic elector for Washing
ton county, Kentucky, has declined the Office
and declared for Fillmore. The gentleman
who furnishes the intelligence to the Louisville
Journal, says:
"This change is very significant, Mr.. Thur
man is an intelligent, high minded, promising
young lawyer, has large and influential fami-
ly connection, was born and reared under de-
moeratic influence, has always acted hereto
fore with the democratic party, and lives in a
county that gave Mr.. Clark last year 700 ma
jority. No selfish motive can have dictated
his course; nothing but a spirit of the purest
patriotism can have induced him to change
And this is not an isolated case. can give
the names of goodly number in this immedi-
ate vicinity who did not vote for Mr.. Morehcad
last year, who are now strong for Fillmore.
Fillmore is gathering strength daily. If the
work goes on till November, as itno doubt will,
there will go up an almost unanimous shout
from every part of the Union, Fillmore is
elected, and America is safe"
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Patent Circular Saw Mills.

TINE subscriber, agent for Lee q Leavlt Clncln-
matt, offers for sale their Saw Mills with the i'm
proved head blocks, enabling to move the
log on the ways with and with the greatest
racy, thereby saving one mans wages, and making
better work than mills with the usual screw-head
blocks. PRICES:
40 ;,ob Gnu, mil, c.rr;.ye 95 feet LONG . $500
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PAPER AND STATIONERY WAREHOUSE,


Mes. So and IS Common street, New Orleans.
a E. R. STEVENS & Co.,
INVITE the attention of merchants and others Wis
L ltng New Orleans, to their extensive stock of
Printing, Writing and Wrapping Papers,
BLANK BOOKS, PLAYING CARDS, INKS, &C.,
which tor variety and be surpassed by
any other house. and offered the lowest prices
5000 reams Printing Paper, of all sizes used;
1000 Foolscap do ruled and plain,
5000 Letter do do do
10000 - Fancy Note do do
$500 Straw and rag Wrapping Paper, all sizes
looO Hardware and bag do do
1000 Manila do do
1000 gross Playing Cards, all qualities;
500 boxes Black Writing Ink;
1000 dozen Webster's Spelling Books;
500 McGafy's Readers;
500 Webster's Dictionary,
400 Walkers do
500 Family Quarto Bibles, common and fine.
ALso-A large assortment of full and half bound
BLANK BOOKS, consisting of record books, day
books, journals, ledgers, writing books. ETC.
Copying Presses Envelopes, and Stationery of every
desert ption.
Wade g. Butchers pocket Cutlery, Razors and Scis-
sors, of direct importation, at very low prices.
% BLAME Books MADE AND RULED TO ORDER of any
pattern. april 25
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CARPETING.
J. D. CAMERON & Co.,
26 Charres and 81 Custonhouse street, New Orleans,
uAVE constantly on hand large and choice as
LII sortment of Velvet Wilton Tapestry Carpeting
Brussels Tapestry Carpeting;
Three-ply and Ingram do
Mating, rugs, baizes, door mats;
Stair and hall Carpetng, etc.
..-... Floor Oil Cloth,
from feet to "a feet wide, which cut TO suit any
size room or hall
Together with window cornices, curtain pins, trans
parent window blinds ETC.. apri9
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VACCINE MATTER-Fresh seabs and quis, for
Y sale 2. WM. BALLS
MIA Drug store.
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LEEDS FOUNDRY,

CORNER OF DELoRD d TOUGHER STREETS,
NEW ORI.EA
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/ NEW CARPET STORE,

H. P. BUCKLEY,
(Late Young & Co..
3 Camp street, New Orleans,
Matchmaker, JeWelIer Il SilVersmith.
ts5A Importer of fine Watches for la @H4@
- dies and gentlemen, of the most ~- S-9s
celebrated makers of England and Switzerland, made
to his owh order expressly in heavy gold and
sver,1 and warranted standard fneness
Ladies chatelaines and neck chains:
Gents guard, fob and chains SEALS keys, ETC.
Finger rings, earrings breast pins cuff-pins,
Diamond pins and rings,
Spectaces for every age, in gold, silver, steel and
tortoise she'll frames;
Silverware, warranted pure coin, consisting of
bic, tea and dessert spoons;
Silver table and dessert forks, ladies' butter knives,
mustard and salt spoons, sugar tOngs, etc.
Plated ware, consisting of castors, candIesticks,
walters, etc.
Having been always engaged in the mechanical part
of the business all watches for repairs will have
the srsces personal attention; and having every fac-
ty for making any portion of watch he will be ena-
bed to work very reasonable terms.
~ Jewelry made to order and repaired. Diamonds
reset in the latest style. Canes mounted in gold and
siver] nov l5 1855