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The Winchester appeal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1856-1856, 1856-05-17
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WHAT LAWYERS LIVE FOR.

WAL LA w END LIVE FUN.
Pray, what do lawyers live for? All to
IT'S certainly a wondrous question,
Commands an answer that might always
be
Most touching, and sometimes little
grand,
But for the sea Of doubt that needless
rolls
Between, without star upon its breast
To guide poor, troubled, sinking, way
worn souls,
To some bright hope where WEAKNESS
might rest.
But to the question and here design
To specify. IT'S said the farmers call
Their various herds around them, and as.
sign
To teach a name ; then in its proper
IT'S kindly, gently placed; and so on
through
Till every one is classified and all
Their own respective habitation know,
Nor one harsh word of discomfort let
fall.
The miser, and Of such there is a score,
Looks DER his ill,spent life and counts
the bright
Spots by the silver dimes his well fed
store
Reveals unto his eager, longing sight.
Poor, sniveling soul His rich robes
never babe
The wrapt throng in one ringing chorus
DIN
For what was such a groveling spirit
made?
Ask of the eagle stamped upon his coin.
The nice young Lawyer, with his mounted
Held gracefully within jeweled thumb
Almost as slender as the empty brain
That never said unto his lips" be
dumb"
The greenest sprout OF all the sunny
South,
And that, you know, is Natures Yer,
dant spot;
What does he live for? look upon his
mouth
The moustache answers, surely | can
not.
The famous lawyer-he whose giant mind
Outstrips the wild wind in its bright
calCCr,
That treads on stars, and leaves the earth
behind,
As something lowler than its native
sphere
What though he crush the poor man in
his toll,
And brand the helpless with a ruined
His is the victory-his the glorious spoil
And the proud triumph Of deathless
fame.
The feeling Lawyer, he whose mighty
heart
Throbs at the widows pitless despair
That never sees feeble step depart
Unstrengthened by his god.like, lerven
prayer;
He never mocks the orphans falling tear
Nor spurns the low worm trailing il
the dust;
What does he live for? Sure his mission
here
Is one of faith, and holiness, and trust
The bachelor Lawyer! All poor rackinI
brain,
Be still, I've asked the heavens, tn
earth, the sea,
What does the poor wretch live for?-bu
in vain,
1t is unanswered and will ever be.
He claims no fellowship with man; non
know
His hopes or fears; and, like lon
bark tossed
Upon the ocean when the mad wind
blow,
He sinks at one wild plunge, and al
is lost.
My subdivision, with my time, is out,
The stars were questioned but shol
hour since,
And laughing, whispered from the skies
"About
An hour from this we will look fort
and vince
And now from out the moonbeam's slve
bars,
Their shadowy glance steals quiverin
to my heart,
And while the sweet love Of those hol
stars
Wraps every thought, kind reader, W
will part.
SALLIE A. REEDY.
You NAV depend upon it that he
The Winchester appeal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1856-1856, 1856-05-17

CorRTrsy. No man is gentleman,
who without provication, would treat
with incivility the hulnblest of his spe-
cies. 1t is vuIgarity for which no
accomplishment or dress can ever
atone. Show me the man who de-
sircs to make every one happy around
him, and whose greatest solicitude is
never to give just cause Of offence to
any one, and will show you a gentle
man by nature and practice, although
he may never have worn q suit OF
broad-cloth, or ever have heard OF a
lexicon.
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Written for the Winchester Appeal.
LETTERS FROM AN OLD TURKEY
HUNTER.
NUMBER /.
FRANKLIN COUNTY, May 9th.

Dear Friend Fearing | may ex-
haust your patience, and give you
cause to lose confidence in my prom
Uses, | will no longer delay giving you
some account of my many hunting ex-
cursions, and especially of the many
conflicts and singular rencountres
within the last twelve or fourteen
wears, which it has been my rare for
tune to have with the wild turkey, to
say nothing of many curious incidents
with the oppossum, the coon, and other
nocturnal depredators.
TO give you detailed account of
all my ramblings in pursuit Of the
wild game of the forest, over hill and
dale--in climbing the most rugged
and almost perpendicular steeps--in
descending abrupt declivities no less
rugged and hazardous-in passing, or
rather, in squeezing through narrow
defles, with ponderous masses of rock
on each side-anon in full stretch
across the wide extended plain, in hot
pursuit of some pampered, aristocratic
old gobler, whose corpulency adding
too much gravity to his dimensions,
prevents him from making his rise for
flight; then, perhaps, in stealthily
breaking in upon the pious meditations
of some lofty-perched young gobler,
just entering
Manhood's ardent prime"
by an unexpected salute from Old
Panhandle, 81 say, to give an account
in detail of all the rare and wondrous
incidents which have occurred in the
history of my hunting expeditions,
would require too much time for even
the possibility of such undertaking.
have chosen this method Of com.
munication, as | desire that the young
and rising generation may have the
opportunity of learning something Of
the arts and strategems, Tor in Other
words) the science of hunting the diff
ferent sorts of game in our country
something of their nature, habits, &c.
which may add, it is hoped, to theil
stock Of knowledge in natural history
or be the means of increasing theil
tondness for reading sensible and well
written works on Zoology and Orni
thology; Or induce some lazy, indolen
chap to arouse from his indolent hab
its and launch forth into the "deep sol
Itudes" of the forest, and distinguish
himself by "deeds of noble daring,
rendering himself useful in bringing
IN the spoils of his skill in gunman
ship to enhance the glories of the table
with his savoury viands. If anything
be added to the thirst for knowledge
to the energies of the mental or physi
cal system, or to the richness or deli
cacy of the table, | will marchon m.
way rejoicing that l have not writer
in vain.
No, my dear friend, should be yer,
clear of exposing my awkwardnes
before the public eye, did | not hop'
at least to impart something in m.
humble and simple variations tina
may prove useful to some one.
Reared up to manhood in the back
woods an orphan thrown pretty mucl
on my own resources, remote from tn
refinements, excuses, and vanities o
fashionable life, | knew of little othe
use for my limbs than in telling tn
forest; and little else for the activit.
OIL my mind and body, than catching
n The name Of his gun.
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BEAUTIrUL.-There is a beautiful
and lust sentiment in the following
lines ale who forgets the fountain
from which he drank, and the tree I'M
der whose shade he gambolled in the
days of his youth, is a stranger to the
sweet impressions of the human
heart"
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the wild turkey, the pheasant and the
deer. Many OF my happicst hours
have glided away amid the beauties
and innocent destinations of the forest.
Whether in the active chase, or repos-
ing under the cool shades on Summers
eve, hard by the refreshing streamlet,
| have felt an enjoyment and an indie
tendency of mind Of which many OF
the great and wealthy ones Of the
earth have ever been denied. Aside
from the pleasure of the chase, or my
delight in taking the wild game, have
ever INDUCED a passionate fondness
for the wild retreats of nature. The
wide extending plain, the ragged
bluffs, on whose sides grow and bloom
in modest retirement the honeysuckle
and wild red rose; the shady dell, the
dark and deep raviue, the roaring cat
aract, the noisy brooklat as it goes
babbling down the craggy declivity,
have all their charms for me. Ali! |
sometimes have wished | had lived in
the days of Nimrod "the mighty hunter
before the Lord" and had participated
with him in driving the ravenous
beasts from the plains Of Shinar; or
had fallen on the times of Father
Esau that | might have joined him in
chasing the nimble deer through the
fields and forests of Gerar, and espe-
cially in taking the venison that was
to ensure the dying blessings Of his
dear old father, out Of which he was
defrauded by the willy coalesccnce OF
the artful Jacob and his deceptious
mother or that | could have been the
companion of Alexander Solkirk du-
ring his stay in the island of Juan Fer
nandez or lived in the wilds Of Ken
lucky with that good old man, Daniel
Boon, and borne with him the hard
ships and perils Of an old hunters life,
contending with the savages and the
ravenous beasts of prey; Or that
had been the associate of the gallant
Davy Crockett, and helped him wade
the dismal swamps Of Mississippi, and
Joined him in his bloody battles with
the bears, the panthers, the coons, the
wild cats and other hateful beings
over which he gained many brilliant
victories, often in seli-detence, or for
the glory of his country. But it has
pleased the Great Author of my being
to cast my lot in too late a period OF
the worlds history to have shared any
of the gallant exploits Of the mighty
and illustrious hunters alluded to
whose deeds will continue to live II
the annals of history as worthy o.
praise and worthy Of imitation.
Then, be it mine to live contentet
with mine own appointed time ano
sphere-with my old hunting ground
my same old guAand faithful dog an'
the satisfaction | feel in encounterin9
the scenes of a hunters life. Thu
have be n my raising and early pur
suits, thus my associations, and thu
my feelings and wishes.
After my assurance of talking witt
you again soon. and my best wishes TO
your happiness and prosperity, | BIZ
you kind adieu.
TURKEY HUNTER.
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An editor out west exhibited, the
other day an astonishing instance OF
absent mindedness, by copying from
an exchange paper one of his own ar
ticles, and heading it "Wretched at
tempt at wit"
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Governor Wise has removed the
Superintendent of the Capitol Square.
a German, because nc voted the Amer
lean ticket.
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A woman's tongue has been found
capable on actual experiment, to
move one thousand six hundred ana
twnnfx fines q minute.
The Winchester appeal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1856-1856, 1856-05-17

You may depend upon it that he is
a good man whose intimate friends are
all good.
The Winchester appeal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1856-1856, 1856-05-17

A new way to rise in the world
Dcvour q box of Yeast.
The Winchester appeal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1856-1856, 1856-05-17

Beauty, unaccompanied by virtue,
is a flower without perfume.
The Winchester appeal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1856-1856, 1856-05-17

Louis Napoleon is 4syears DID,
Engenie is only 80.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-06-16

LORD LANsDowSE ON PUBLIC SPEAKING.
During my drive yesterday with Lord Lans-
downe, in talking of public speaking, L asked
him whether he had ever experienced tn at
sort of bewilderment in delivering himself
which he might have observed come over me
at the Devizes dinner, and which had once
before experienced for a few moments during
my speech at the Revolution meeting in Dub
lin some years since, but recovered myself
on that occasion, almost Immediately. He
said, to my surprise, that be hardly ever
spoke in the House without feeling the ap-
proaches of some such loss of self possession,
and found that the only way to surmount it
was to talk on at all hazards lie added,
what appears highly probable, that those
common places which most men accustomed 20
public speaking have ready cut and dry, 10
bring in on all occasions, were, he thought, IN
general used as a mode of getting over those
blank intervals, when they do not know tctat
to say next, but, in the meantime, must say
something diary Of Thomas Moore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-06-16

The TABLES TURNED.-Some time since, on
one of the North River boats, a lady who had
attracted much attention for the masculine
turn of her manners and conversation was
seated at the table opposite gentleman, who
in taking some butter, in the absence Of the
usual knife used his own, which the lady OBJ
serving, called aloud to the waiter:
"Wai-ta. bring another plate of butter ;
that man (pointing to the gentleman) had his
knife in this !''
The unfortunate wight almost sunk under
the curious gaze of all the company, but said
nothing, determined to watch his opportunity
to return, for the cruel modification, change
in her own coin. He waited but q moment,
ere plate Of dried beef was handed to the
lady, who unceremoniously took some in her
fingers, and placed it upon her plate
"Wai-ta," exclaimed the gentleman in
turn, "bring another plate of beef, this ZOO
man has had her fingers in this y"
A most ungallant roar from all the company
fairly turned the tables against the lady, and
she had the good sense to acknowledge its de-
sert, and join heartily in the mirth it created.
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AsEcDors.-Old Parson B-,who presided

ASEcDorB.-0ld Parson B. who presided
over little flock In one Of the back towns in
the State OF M, was, without any excep-
ton, the most eccentric divine we ever knew.
his eccentricities were carried as far in the
pulpit as out of il. An instance we will re-
late.
Among his church members was one who
invariably made a practice Of leaving the
church ere the parson was two-thirds through
bis sermon. This was practised so long, that
after awhile it became a matter of course,
and no one, save the divine, seemed 20 take
notice OF ". And be at length notified bro
ther Z. that such a thing must, he felt as
sured, be needless, but P said at that hour
his family needed his services at home, and
he must do 1t; nevertheless, on leaving church
ne always took roundabout course, which
by some mysterious means always brought
him in close proximity with the village tav-
ern, which he would enter, and thereby
hangs a tale I"
Parson B. ascertained from some s1urce
that p. s object in leaving church was to ob-
tain " dram" and he determined to stop
his leaving and disturbing the congregation
in future, if such a thing was possible
The next Sabbath, brother p. left his seat
at the usual time, and started for the door,
when Parson b. exclaimed:
"Brother Pi''
r, on being thus addressed, stopped short,
and gazed towards the pulpit.
"Brother Z, continued the parson, there
is no need of your leaving church at this time;
as L passed the tavern this morning, L made
arrangements with the landlord to keep your
toddy hot till church was out"
The surprise and modification Of the brother
can hardly be imagined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-06-16

FROM BERMUDA from Bermudss
to the Sd instant state that the Legislative
Assembly was about to appoint q committee
to enquire as to the most effectual mode by
which the colony could be made to participate
tween the United States and Canada. Five
British war vessels lay around the Island.
They saluted the flags of France and England
on Queen Victoris's birth day. The Wesley
as missions were going on prosperously The
Odd Fellows Society had celebrated its eighth
anniversary. large quantity Of rain had fall
len, and the crops were in luxuriant state IL
was thought that the yield of potatoes would
he short by some thousands of barrels. The
journals do not anticipate that anything seri-
Gus will result from the Champion dismissal.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE.
X RFMOVAT,

TNHE UNDERSIGNED HAS LEFT HIS
Il old stand, No. 3OS Seventh street, and has
taken the well known stand formerly occupied by
X. G. Hyatt No 375, third door above ON Sew
enth street where there has always been kept,
and will still be kept, general assortment OF
AMERICAN AND ENGLISH FABRICS. The
greatest attention has been paid to the selection
Of his stock, so as to combine elegance neatness,
and permanent colors.
Black Silk Plaid silks, Mousline De Lane, De
Bage, plain and plaid Ginghams, Ladies' Collars,
Undersleeves, embroidered; Curtain Muslins,
bieached and unbleached COttons, Irish Linens,
Table Linens, silk Cravats, Ladies' Kid Gloves,
Silk Gloves, Lisle Thread Gloves, ladies' and
gentlemen's hosiery, Ribbons, gents and boys
Silk Handkerchiefs, ladies' and gentlemen's 's
Linen Hsndkerchiefs, bordersd; good assortment
Of Woollen and Linen for boys wear; Bonnets,
Flats, gentlemen's and children's Hats, Of fash
ioaable styles
The objects attained In this line are durability
and style. Ladies' and gents Caters children IS
Fancy Shoes. 1t will afford us great pleasure to
show you our stock and sell them If we can al
unusual low prices for cash.
The ladies and gentlemen will please accep,
my thanks for their past patronage, and earnest
ly solicit continuance Of their custom. All ar
ticlss sold warranted as represented.
Persons indebted to the undersigned whilst act
ing as agent, are respectfully requested to call
and close their accounts, as the agency must be
closed up. On and after the 18th Of June Iheil
several accounts will be placed In the hands Of a
collector. J. w. BARNACLO.
je ,1014-3t
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A Docs jews HARP.-A brace Of Paddles
having landed in Boston, from the Emerald
Isle, went to a tavern and called for dinner
The landlord informed them that he had no
vituals prepared but apple dumplings, which
were accordingly set before them. One says
to the other, What kind of meat is this? L
never saw the like in Ireland " "Arrah, by
my sOwl, said the other, "but I'll soon be
afther finding out if it be poison OF not"
and threw one of the dumplings under the ta-
bic to a large dog, who instantly seized it.
The heat of it severely burning the dogs
mouth, the animal began to whine and howl,
aud paw his mouth with his fore foot, making
a great noise. "Ah, and surely it's a dogs
Jews harp; only hear how swstely ne plays"
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/ H man went to a Photographic artist and
said: 81 want my head taken of and you
must do it Immediately, eos l got to send it
by the railway"
F They dress cool out west. young
lady being asked if she should wear that bon
net to church replied, she should not Icsar
anything ekss.
H We notice in one Of our exchanges the
marriage Of John M. Strange and Elizabeth
Strange. 1t is little strange, but we think
the next event will be little stranger.
E lover, wishing to concentrate his ar
dor in one burst of passion, exclaimed: 40,
Angelina Augusta, feel towards you just like
the burning bush that Moses saw-I'm all
afire, but amt consumed ,
TA city editor says that a man in New
York got himself into trouble by marrying
two wives A western editor assures his con-
temporary that good many men in Michigan
have done the same thing by marrying One-.
r. party of boarder rufians in Cinein-
natl attacked their landlord, night before last,
and gave him severe beating, In conse-
uuence, as they say, of his charging too high
prices, and giving them nothing ft to eat.
MErHoDIsx IN KANsAs.-The general con-
fere nee has established the Kansas conference,
embracing Kansas and Nebraska, and all that
part of Utah and New Mexico lying east Of
the Rocky Mountains.
USELESS KNowLEDGK.-Muchw which passes
in the world for knowledge is but a slight and
trivial thing; and mans being so eager and
industrious in the quest of it, is like sweeping
the house, raising the dust, and making a
great ado, only to find pins.-Dr. SONth
T Smithers says he always travels with
. sulkey"-that is, he always goes with his
wife, who contrives to be obstinate ana oct OK
humor from the time they leave home hll
they get where they are going to. The only
time she ever smiled, he says, was when he
broke his ankle. -
EpIroRIAL CHASGEs.-Mr. stephen Pen
dlaton has assumed control Of the Abingdon
Democrat, recently edited by j M III Brunei,
deceased The political character of the pa
per is not changed.
The Union Democrat is the title OF a
paper, which Mr.. Stuart j. Warren has just
begun to issue in Union, Monroe county, Va.
AMERICAN RIFLES FOR ESGLAND.-An order
for %, 600 American rides, with the Mimic
sight and knob for the Z" lock bayonct," is In
course of execution at the extensive yoTks at
Windsor, VT and is now probably half COM
pleted. Another order for 10000 Shsrpes s
rifles also on account of parties In Epglsnd,
| is In course of fulflment at Colts factory in
Hartford. .....
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Mr. WILLIAM PALMER,

kroleeeot OF olnSlng ana tno flute,
REGS TO INFORM THE INHABITANTS
- Of Washington that he proposes establishing
SINGING GLASSES for Two, three or four pu.
pills, whereby each voice will be properly ex-
amined, and separately cultivated, according to
Its quality, which could not be done, consistent
ly, with simultaneous teaching-as Sopranos
Mezzo Sopranos, and Contralto Voices require q
widely different training. The same care is ne
cessary with male voices, viz: Tenor, Baritone,
vanced to sing by themselves they will then be
taught to take their respective parts in Duets,
Trios, or QuaTtetts.
Terms per Quarter $40 for each pupil, II only
tive pupils one hour will be devoted, and an extra
half hour for every additional pupil; $50 pei
quarter for separate pupils.
apSu 257 Pennsvlvania avenue