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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-04
.rsszs> THk. GREAT SOUTHERN sra
M HAT AND ca SAP ~ M AM Ill
RING r. II % e 1887.

JOHN DOoLEY,
81, MAIN STkEET, RlCHADND, VA.
MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER OF
HATS, CAPS, LADIES FURS, TRIMMINGS
&C, &C.
Would this occasion particularly call the attsu-
ton of his 2ular customers and Others to the
parations he has made for the business of Spring.
During his rscent tour in the North, he has visited
not only the cities of Baltimore, Philadelphia and
New York, but aso the prncipa manufacturing dis-
ricts WHARF goods in his line get upthus he has
been ensbsd tn obtain samples of every article
made, and purchase mole adventag than here
tofore
For the in portation of French goods he has made
such arrangements will insure him gu!ar sup
ply of the newest and choicest styles
The silk and other Hats of his make have in.
variably been deemed by his customers superior to
those of Northern importation. From various i'm
provements recently made in bis factory, tbs supe-
riority will not only BE- main d. but added to.
such country merchants ss purchase elsewhere,
without givin8 Richmond trsl. he would respect
fully invite TO visit his establishment-he assures
them should they do 30, they will find stock of goods
equang variety, quantity. and low prices that of
any other houae North South
His business arrangements are of the completes
kinc and the greatest attention paid 20 the careful
packing and prompt 'h2ment Of goods NH 6-ts
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S29o prizes amounting to-. 800
Whole Tickets $40; halves 5; quarters $50.
PLAN or THE TOTTERY

$500 prizes amounting 800 coo
Whole Tickets $40; halves 5; quarters $50.
PLAN OF THE LOTTERY.
She Numbers from to SO, 600, corresponding with
those Numbers On the Tickets printed on separate
eli of paper encircled with small tin tubes sad
placed in one Wheel
The first 2i8 prizes similarly printed and encirclsd
are placed in another wheel.
The wheels are then revoivsd, and number 10
drawn from the wheel of Numbers, and at the same
time Prize ia drawn from the other wheel. The
Number and Prize drawn out opened and exhib-
ited to the audience, and registered by the Commits
,ionera; the Prize being placed against tie Number
drawn This operation IL repeated rndi all the
Prizes srs drawn out.
APPROXIMATION PRIZEs.-Ts4 two preceding and
the two succeeding Numbers to those drawing the
frst Is Prizes will be entitled to the " Appr xima
ton Price, according to the scheme.
The 5000 prizes of $50 will be determined BY tho
last figure of the number that draws the $50 eco prize
For example If the number drawing the $500
prize ends with No. l. then all the tickets where the
number ends in will be entitled to ESQ. II the num-
Der ends with No 2 then all the tickets where the
number ends in will be entitled 10 go and to
o. Certificates of packages will be sold at ths fol-
lowing rates, which ia the risk:
Certificate of Package of 10 whole TIekets....seO
"
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a SPRING AND SUMMER

n sPRING AND SUMMER ~
H5TOCK OF Boots, SHOES,
III TRUNKS, &c-I am now recsiv-
- ing my Spring and Summer stock OF boots,
Shoes Trunks, &c to which beg leave to call the
sttention Of my frier dc and the public have taken
ua pains the selection of this stock, and pur
ehasers may rely upon finding in my sssortfnen ut
everything that il at all desirable in my line
My stock of manufi curing materials fs certainty
equal at least to any in this city
Purchasers respectfully invited to call at no.
Is ain street.
NIB 81 JHO. Z. fA9s, !k.
TH.s WAY. IF YOU WANT
~ Ladies' .lored Gsitsrs at I; Ladies kid
Boots at ST %; Lsdist Kid and Morocco
Bu,kius, at 81; Lsdies Kid AMI Morocco snppefA
at 81; Ladies' Foxsd Caters, ct 81 Is. Also, one
lot of Ladder coiored Morocco Boots. sizes to o.
which will close cut at 874 ctsi Ladies' french
Kid ippers, rosetted with heels at only VI 10 per
pair worth $3.50; ChIdren's shoes of all kinds with
heels ard without heels; Misses Caters, in black;
drao, blue and green colors at SIT cts. For good
mhsi / '' r MARCUS HARRIS 1873 Broad St.
Mws NOTlUk TO THE LADIES
~eSk43 The subscriber has just received large
isupply of Ladies', Misses and Chiidrens
Ladies' Morocco Welt Bootes, with heels
e s,i;is 90 90 % g DO DO 90
Do Black Lasting Caters, very fine
Do do do do without heels
Do do Black Morocco and Kid Slippers,
with heels
Misses Morocco Bronze Slippers
Childrens Morocco and Pat Leather Ankle Ties
And many other styles OF Shoes.
All of the above goods were selected by himself
with especial care and he takes pie in recon-
msndng them to his customers, as being OF the very
best quality. ALEX. HILL,
m 2 1877 Main street.
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SPRING ISIx.

SPRING 1857.
and general stock of
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS,
to which solicit the attention of buyers visiting
hie market. Our facilities for getting up stock
equal to any other house, end we have bestowed
great and attention its selection, in all the
different branches We think it will be found adapt
ed to the wants of dealers in Virginia, North Caro-
Ina and Tennessee, who visit this market to make
their purchases
With the determination to sell at very small adj,
vance and disposition to meet the market In the
prices of ell descriptions of goods, confidently
expect a liberal support from merchants generally
who earnestly solicited to call and examine the
stock.
NH lO-dlm wILHNGHAM l. TARDY
nAGUERR EOTYpES BY THE AlDOF
~ STEAM-NEW ARRANGEMENTS AT Os-
BORNE'S PICTURE GALLEaY.-We are pre-
pared TO take from enc to half dozen pictures
single sitting Having increased our means and
force we expect to take one ossdnd Likenesses per
week We shall pay particular attention to cur pic.
up with double Plate glass, and war, anted to stand
in any climate Don't mistake the place.
.u OsBoRNE's,
mn II Oppoaits Fxshsnse Bank.
w z. PERKINS & co, No. I1I EaSie
". Square, have opened this morning-Berere
De LANES, very cheap. at Sd per yard; Chaila De
Lanes from Is to 10 Sd per yard: striped Gipghams
to Is cts
Also, a beautiful assortment of Parasels spl
ETORAGk.-- NerchapIs' Acccmino ton
= Warehouse, for the storage of Flour, Wheat,
Corn, Coffee, sc &c.
Persons having goods store, would consult their
Interest by storing with We save them all trouble
In receiving shipping and marking attending person
ally to that ouf selves.
They also gave large amount Of money In drayass
alone, by storing with as Our Warehouse being sit
usted on the DOCK goods can be received and deliver
ed free of draysee.
Insurance effected at the lowest city rates IL de-
sired BkiD0ROKD l. CO,
no Is Corner Goth. Dock and Gary streets.
- pNII A. MOTIF - N eE a. :. - .-s-1sIr-
- this market will find at CLARKsoN 4 ANDER-
SONS. No la6 Main street, next door to Mitchell
ryiers Jeweiry store, large and well assortsd
cannot fail 70 give sattsfAetien, NH q
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LADIES' LIST.

LADII
Adams mrs Sarah A
Anderson mrs Ann =.
Abraua mrs Caroline
Billings mrs Susan
Brisss mrs Mary A
Baker mrs d o Q
Burton mrs Mary M
Baton mrs VIM
Booker mrs Caroline
Burruss miss Va N
Clarke mrs Mary A
utchheld mrs Sarah
Coetz mrs Polite
Cook mrs Mary NJ
Cousins mrs Mary a
Clarke mrs Linden >
Davis miss 3 A
paws miss Matilda
Dsbney miss c c
Elan mrs q f
Ednuuds miss Nannis
Faller mrs M A
Ferguson mrs Lucy a
Fore mis- Il 7
Foster mrs J r
Frost mrs +
Gentry miss ssliie G
Grinran miss Cornelie
Gcf Mrs G
Gibson mrs Addie
Gsnawsy mrs Maria E
Eallam mics Va
Harsrove miss Susan L
Haley miss Sarah Il
hsrtney miss Mary
Hatcher miss Maria
Holland miss josephine
Harris I miss < G
Harlan miss Jane 4
Horner miss Ann
Harding InrH Ruth G
Hayes mrs James
Jordan mics LIS
Johnson miss Mary A
Jones mrs Rebecca A
knight mrs Amy G..
King mrs Grace 2
Kersey mrs Agnes
Ligssn Lizzie
Lacy Sally
Mitchell mrs Margaret
Murphy mrs Hanora
Hitchsl mrs c A
Morton mrs Anne
McCullen miss Mildred
Mcintosh miss Mary +
Nixon mrs M
Newell mrs 8 E
Pearce mrs n
Phippin mrs Geo
Peasants mrs j A
Peasants miss Alice
Ryap mrs M
Riddle mrs " 2
Roggus mrs n A
Reeve mrs HI q
Rice mrs d
Street mre Rebecca w
shehsn mrs Mary
spriees nrs NJ sry Ann
Switzerland mrs Mari a
Stevens mrs Mary +
Su ivan mrs Mary E
shafcy MIRA Mary
sims mrs Lncy u
Tale mrs Cstharine
Thornton mrs Sarah
Thomas mrs Lucy A 5
finslsy mrs Elenors d
Tyrell mrs Ann
| Vasgas mrs
Welkden mrs Sarah
Ward mrs Nancy 3
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Az hnlt ssss
10 quarter " $50.
10 eighth 6 49,.

In ORDERING TICKETS OK CERTIFICATES,
Enclose the money to our address for the Tickets
ordsre6, on receipt of which they will be forwarded
by first mail. Purchasers have tickets ending
in any figure they may designats.
The List of Drawn Numbers and Prizes will be
sent purchasers i'm edistely after the drawing.
~ Purchasers will piease write their signatures
plain, and give their Post Office County and State.
~ Remember that every Prize is drawn and pay
able in full without ds5uction
" All prizes of s coo and nndor, paid immsdi-
a.ey after the dTswing-othsr prizes at the usual
time of thirty days
All communication. strictly confidential.
Prize Tickets csshsd or renewed in other Tickets
at either office.
Address orders FOR Tickets or Certificates to
me SO O. SWAN h CO Atlantis, Ga.
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hESTiNE DEMONSTRATED MA
~ DAME MOLTEN respectfully informs th- La
dies and Gentlemen OF Richmond and vicinity, that
she will give information in sll tha affairs relating
life such as Health, Wealth, Love, Marriage Jour
neys, Law Suits Difficulties in Business Absent
Friends, Sickness and Death, and in respect tc all
other subjects both past present aud future and all
concerns Of life. Terms-For Ladies % esnts Gem
tIemen Sc cents, each Apply at No II, (which 10
over the door) Tsyors alley between 18th and 18th
and Main and Cary streets, Richmond, Va.
FafS-d2ms
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no DRY GOODs PUIsCHAsEKs!:

VAL COHEN, IT'S Brosd street respectfully in
ferms his customers and the public generally, tia:
the Improvement of his store Is and he has
opened and ready for Inspection AN ENTIRELY NEW
AND MAGNIFICENT STOCK OF SPRING AND SUMMEP
GOODS, unsurpassed by any house in this city, in
point Of variety, designs fabrics and price, consist
ing in part of
Rich Striped aud Chene Silks
Grenadine and Berage Robes
French Lawns and Jac0nets
Oresndies, Plain and Figured Baregss
Solid color De .sins, handsome Chsies
Black silkA at all prices
Paris Santillas
Real French Embroideries
Plain, striped and checked Naipsovk Muslin
Cambria. JacoEet Swiss and Plaid Muslin
A large assortment of Sw2s and Cambria Edg
ing Insertnss and Bonds
White and colored Erilliants
Plain, Hemstit,hed and Embroidered Liner
Cambria Handke rcbefs
French Ce-sets, white and cclorSd
ouvin's celebrated Kid Gloves
Black silk Wits 'or ladies' and misses
Psrasols Pillow Case aud sheetirg Linen, and
full stock of Domestic Goods
Having all advantages for purchasing Goods an
enabled to compete with a'y house in the city, anG
never allow myself to be undsrsold.
MOURNING GOODS-Tanise Cloth; FlounceG
Baregs Robes; Silk Warped Alpaca; Tamartine
Crepe D'Espagne; plain and s Stn striped Bsregcs
Grenad nea; Cbalies; black Lawns aud Organ dies
and ribbd Silks, on hand and will be sold low.
NH 2S-dlm*
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COACH AND FURNITUkk VA hNish,
~ Es. OF superior manufacture; Vanish D ,nshes
dat round and oval. and Of various sizes; fuin,eo
Powder Exeeis,or Sasd Paper. And seneEsl vale
~ Of the best polishins Materiah Fer sale sy
WA 6AzTLER CO.
NH e l1 Main It,
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ia TAYLDR 81 CO., III, Main stree
EasJ now In receipt of large and fine a.sort-
ERgH ment OF CHINA, GLASS aad EARThEN-
49, WARE, and are offering the same at very
low prices They al o keep constantly en- hand Pla-
ted and Britannia Castors Coffee Urns, Tea Pots,
iee tch :rs, Spoons Forks, and variety of quail
ties Of Table Cutlery
Green and Black Tea, at New York prices.
Mantle and Fable ornaments, &c &c.
Messrs JOSEPH STESBINS and T, e. HATCH
Err for many years engaged in the China buHin in
this city, may be found tho above establishment
and would be pleased to meet with all their old
friends and acqusintances. ma l2-lm
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Ess EAKTH HN " A Il 4, CHINA AND
I'D I'D GLASS
KSH SPRING, 1857.
VIM, F. BUTLER,

Importer, 10 VAIN street, Richmond "a,
Is now receiving per sbipa ANDREW Foster" aud
"Americs," full supply of English goods of new
patterns and from various and auction
trade sales in this country, very large stock of
French China Glassware Looking Glasses, Castors
and Fancy 9oeos, which ne offers for sale upon the
mort fevorebls TERMS
The merchants of Virginia, Tennessee and North
Carolina, ara invited to examine his goods.
~ Special pains taken to pack all goods securely
and orders promptly filled NH lS-. I'm
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E-JA LUX TO o U e I Il z e <.
k&A ESTB-The large and well selected stock
saEE,essz5SA of SADDLES, HARNESS, Brides, Col
Z lars, Whips, Spurs, 9tirups Bits, Saddle
Bags, &c, now on hand at DICKEhSOR'S Manu-
factory corner of Main and 18th streets ia being of.
fered at prices which cannot fail please all who
may favor him with their patronage. cell is re-
spcctfuliy solicited, as l shall sell low for ca.h.
~ Remember, l sm st the old stand cornes 90
Main and 18th streets.
JOHN Fl, DICKER5ON,
f. A2r IN
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IMPORTANT @l
Ss.sse TO RTsMEN u.s.

<ppr- EWFUREA$N .zvII
N-sss<< ssggs TO sPORTsM Amn
>~"--@--ss AND TRAVELLERS. -SEaSsEssss>
| have in store, large and complete <-xs-S
assortment of double and single barrel Guns; Rich
snond made Rifles; Colts celebrated Five shooters;
aliens kevolvers single Pistols, of every dsaerip
ton; Bowie Knives; DIsSs; Sword and other Walk
ing Canes; Dram Bottles &c &c
Also, just received. full and new assortment of
every article for the Anglers consisting in pat,
of walking cane Fishing Rods; Silk, Sea Gress and
Flax Scnes single and twisted Silk Worm Gut, with
Hooks attached; cork and fancy Floats; Virginia, Linn
eEick and Kes5y Hooks; BEAD Rods by tbs hundred.
JAMES WALSH, Gun Importer,
NH 20-1m doors above St Charles Hotel
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aRON STOkE.-Eor the convenience Of
L our customers, and the trade generally, we have
opened store the east eide of Pearl street below
Cary, where we shall keep constantly on hand se-
neral assortment of cur IRON, manufactured OF
Virginia Charcoal Pig viz:
Flats, from to inches
Rounds. from to 81 inches
Squares, from / 20 inches
Osas, Half Ovais, Half Rounds, Angle
Hoops, Bands, Nail Rods, Horse Shoe Iron.
ALSO Railroad ChaiIs, spikes, AxIes, Bridge Bobs
and Boiler Plate. =
All OF which will be sold al the lowest market
prices 4. ARCHER 4 CO.
fl % -dta armorc Railing Hills
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EpECktMUND SODA WATER EaTAB-
IL LISHhiE:@T 1t is a fixed fact, that the only
genuine article of bottled Soda Water, Porter ard
Ale inside in this city, 10 put up by NJ. MCCORMACK,
who f4tters himself ths: he lie able to pete with
any Inauufac;ureE either North south, having
been engaged 10 the business for the ls.t ten years.
preceding IS, the greater part of which year he
spent in visiting all the larger cities If he North to-
gether with those of Engsn and ireland, examining
their different bTeweriet and bettlng Establishments
with view to still greater Improvements in the
manufacture of the said articles already so justly
celebrated.
The subscriber is now bottlins Porter Ale, Cider,
Soda Water, &c at his Old stand where he hopes by
strict attention to bueiness 10 merit continuance
Of the patronage heretofore 60 literally bestowed on
him in former years. All orders from city or com
try customers promptly atteneed to.
The subscriber uld most respectfully request all
his city to return all his bottles to his d
and 20 no other persons he hads great many
of b missing; and he forewsrDs all pufchasera of
scds Water Porter. Ais and Cider not 10 receive any
of his bottles except from his drivers.
M MCCORMACK,
NH 81 Inn No SEQ STosd street.
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NOTICE.-.aIy wife Martha A. lewis
Y has left my bed and board. without just cause
or provocatiou on my part; therefore, do 'oIwata
giving her credit for any thing 90 any account Tor aay
sum or amount whatsoever.
10 lS- 6rns JOHN LEWIS.
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MOTT e - have this day apposy ted
Y MORRIS NELSON, of the city of kichmoad
my agent, TO condrst the Confectionery Business
In all its branches and to sell and buy ex ciusively
for CASH. N w NELSON
March 23d 1857 nh 24-dl2tH
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Welkden mrs Sarah
dENTLEMEN'S LIST.

Ysrbrougb mrs Elizabeth Yea.man mrs Martha
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MN, sHEEF IRON AND GAS FIT.
4 TING ESTABLISHMENT, THlRTEENTh
STREET, BETWEEN MAIN AND CARY.-She
subscriber is fully prepared to do all kinds OF work
IN the above business with dispatch; aud retains
thanks TO his patrons for past favor snd
soi1cits a continuance Of the ssme. Beihs master
OF his busness he promise his customers thai
all work done by him will at least, be equal 10 sny
other house 10 the city, and fully eheap-A TACT
known to all persons who know what good wcrs 10
ROOFING. GUTTERING, &c.--He 10 prepares
to this description OF work in very saPe'
rior manner, both In town and country.
TIN WARE Always on hand, large and eehe-
raj assortment of Tin Ware, wholesale and retail
GAS FITTING He is likewise prepared 10 90
all kinds of Gas Fitting in the best msnnsr
PUMPS He keeps always on hand large srd
extensive stock Of Well and Garden Pumps.
fell CHARLES II LANGLEY.
AIRS CLAIBORNE BAhKrDALE will
lVl open School for Girls, on the 10th Of March.
at her residsnce on Church Hill, cornsr Gath ana
franklin st.. The usual branches Of English staay
wi be pursued
TERMS Two dollars per month,
REFEREsces.--R j. Gaines DIR. Brown,
Henry Darlington. Charlotte, Virgins; d. Ahnfys
Esq, Or, John Ways N. c Read, ESQ Richmond
nh l7..-aSm
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Word miss Gipnie
Woodland nliss Va
Webster miss Mamie r
Waldrop miss Louisa A
Wilson Cathari1e (coPd)
West miss Corpslia 4
Wilkinson mias Ann z
Wilkinson miss SalIie E
Y
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THOMAS D. QUARLES would take this occasion
TO express mis- g!eteful acknowledgements to his
marcus friends and the public, for the very liberal
patronage extended to BIN during long series Of
years; and would respectfully solicit tor the new
firm of CRENSHAW, QUARLEs Co, con-
tinuaucs of the same. NH l6--.ts
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-11-21

MONEY MATTERS IN BosroN AND New YoRK.-A
telegraph dispatch states that the money market at
Boston continues quiet, and the supply Of 6rstclass
paper limited; capital, meanwhile, appears abundant
and, for the want Of better employment, is finding
its way into the stock board where large purchases
for investment being made. The market. there
fore, closed on Saturday afternoon with q still
stronger aspect, and with more confidence apparent
than has been observable since the setting in Of the
panic. The banks are sounder than ever, and their
statement this week win show healthful feel in
every department
In New York (ssys dispatch dated Saturday
afernoon the exports Of specie this week have again
been light and the abundance of sterling bills, which
offering ut per cent for the best Names forbds
any idea of active resumption Of specie shipments
for some time to come. The current, therefore, will
continue this way for while longer from both Eu-
rope aud California. The bank statement Mon
day Qo.day) will exhibit still further increase Of
bullion, and the round total will not be far from
asoenteen and half millions Of doy1arsi
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-11-21

FINANCIAL ARGUxENrux AID HoxINEx.-Some few
days ago, distinguished military gentleman Of this
city was called upon by gentleman for whom he
had endorsed, saying that be could not meet the
note as it was due in of the city banks the next
day. Our military friend began to "fax around"
went to the bank, told the cashier how he situa
ted, and offered notes on thirty and sixty days for
the payment The cashier told him to come again,
when he would meet the president Our military
friend went at the time appointed saw the president
explained matters, and the president taking him by
the button hole, volunteered advice to the following
effect: "Mr. --, you should never put your en-
dorsement note unless you are sure of its being
paid at the time agreed" Mr.. said nothing,
but when, on Wednesday, the city banks had sus-
pended, he happened to meet the president, took
him by the button hole and addressed him as fol-
lows: 'Mr.-, want to give you little ad-
vice Never put your name on note unless you
are it will be paid at the time agreed. have
noticed great many notes floating about with your
name upon them, but they we're all refused pay.
ment!" The emotion Of the president overpowered
him. Worcester Bay State.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-11-21

To KEEP TIRES TIcnr ON WHEELs.-I wish to
communicate to the public method by which tires
on wheel carriages may be kept tight. l ironed
wagon, some years ago, for my own use, and before
putting on the tires filled the felloes with nseed
oil; when the tires have worn out and were never
loose. I ironed q buggy for my own use. seven
years ago, and the tires are now IS tight Is when
put on. My method Of filling the feloes with oil is
as follows: I use long cast iron oil heater, made
for the purposes; the oil is brought to boiling heat,
the wheel is placed stick, SO as to hang in the
oil, each feiloe hour, for q common sized felloe
The timber should be dry, as green timber will
not receive OIL Care should be taken that the oil
be made hotter than boiling heat, in order that
the timber be not burnt. Timber filled with oil Is
not susceptible Of water, and the timber is much
more durable. was amused, some time ago, when
told blacksmith how to keep tires tight on wheels,
by his telling me, it was a profitable business to
tighten tires and the wagon maker will say, it is
profitable to him to make and repair wheels-but,
what will the farmer, who supports the wheelwright
and smith, sayf-Cor. South. Plant.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-11-21

HAD HM.-In the Richmond Wings report Of the
examination of Pulling one of the Custom House
robbers in Richmond-oficer Boss being on the wit
ness stand we'll known Attorney, engaged for the
defence, inquired in regard to understanding with
Pulling that he was to be released on surrendcring
the money stolen. The witness admitted that he
had told Pulling "He knew how the thing was to
be managed"
was to be managed?" -,...
Witness-"I did not."-After further remarks,
the witness acknowledged that he would tell live
hundred lies toa thief if it necessary to do 60,
in order that the public might be benefited"
Counsel" Then you consider it q part Of your
business to tell lies"
Witness-''Yes; and yoars to-"
A NARROW EscAPE.-" Mitherl Mthter! what
have you done ?" said little newsboy to q sreea-
horn who had just tied his horse to spruce pole,
as he thought. .-.ess.5, .
Done !" said the fellow; what do yon mean
haint been don' nothin,' as knows on I"
Why, yeth you have, thir; you've hitched your
both to the magnetic telegraph, and you'll be in
New York in leth than two minutes, II you don't
The man united his horse with nervous .nxissy.
and jumping into his wagon, drove hastily down the
street s5@