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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-23

1HA MYsTEaIfs OF TaI Law In Maine. at
tne Term OF the supreme Court now being held at
Portland. oil OF indictment was found by the
grand JUICY against John Sprague for the crime
OF poiJgaDy The Indictment charged that
sprssus on The llth ct September, 1854, being
meS and A.re an an,aarried man, was lavfuiy
married TO E.niiy M Clark. and that afterwards
on the 4sh OF December, 1855, his first wife being
stu hvicg, he married Khoda Sylvia Stewart
thereby Committing the crime of polygamy -
Spragues counsel stated to the Court that the
Couoty Attorney was willing to admit, and that
tho defehee could prove, that the alleged fcst
marriage was not q legal one Sprague at that lime
6eiag married man and having wife living -
IN ,act tn4t ne had three wives: but IS the indict
ment was based upon the legality of the second
marriage, which was not legal, il must therefore
iah And further, if the government attempted
TO prove that tue first vie was living when
Sprague married tne third one, he should object
sosocn evidence. as there was no such aIlegs ZION
10 the Indictment. This last position being sus
taaned oy the Court the County Attorney entered
*ot pros and thus Sprsgue. who was charged
wiFh having too wives, got clear by having three,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-23

TnyykANCk;:.Tne Y! HGlNIA FIRE
By the keeislseurs Of Va IN iSJ7-O6ee No isi IN.
street. next door 70 the Dispsteh Nevspepsy On -
lnsures against los b. frs aad the dangers Of the
No charge for ne Policy ~ Sxysey -
THO5. II. ALkAIENp. Yres,t
w. l. CowARDIH, 8se'y.
- This Company lately removed its ofsas fro.,
0Daro's 5os~i on trausuD styeeN 4 q-1y
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-23

- FOR EENT--A fine large frorf
eo3 Room, level with the street., in this United
EEz States Hotel, suitable for a Barber, Lawyer,
or Doctor, with oil cloth and gas chandelier Also,
several foe rooms for families just vacated; pair
OF rooms connected, which will be let to families,
with board, on reasonable terms.
NH 2l---ts JOHN A. JTTER
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-23

NOAH WALK h d CO.,
~ WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
CLOTHIERS, No So Main st.,
Branch of the Baltimore House )-Most respectfully
ask the attention of the citizens Of Richmond and it,
vicinity to the stock Of Ready Made Clothing which
they are just opening
Possessing superior facilities for procuring and
making up the greatest variety of Domestic aid For.
eign Cloths CaSsimeres and Vestngs, they are sna.
are most respectfully solicited to q 60
fore uurehasips
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-23

cOfk aEINE 4il>D S<.A-A.
90 FAMILY RESIDENCE FOR RENT.
EM The lower ct the brick buildings on the
AA north side of Main, Detwe Sd and 4th Streets
Recently finished, with rooms and ali suitable &C.
csmmodations for family.
NH 81 cots JOHN ROBERTSON.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-23

w BOOTWRiGHT, Jr., has just re.
W. c-ived a large assortment OF Nav Style
SPRING GOODS. All persons who wish to pur-
chase chssp Dry Goods, are requested to call at w
BOOTWRiGHTs store, Nc. 2d5 corner of LIST asd
Broad streets NH i8 I'm
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-23

.. w HlLLMAh.t }. s. HILLMAN.
~ w. HILLMAN d CO., so Front street
VI. NEW YORK, Agents for the sale Of VIRGINIA
MANUFACTURED TOBACCO.
Liberal aivancea conaignmanta. aeH-6mk
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-23

"a HONE AGAlN..-The subsc rfber is
IA again back at his old stand, corner of Main
M and 18th streets with a new house, new and
.!A. fresh stock Of Goods, and is now prepared to
oner greater inducements to his old patrons and
friends and the public generally than he has ever
done Those In want of something really nice and
desiIaole In the way of Clothing for ths Christmas
Holidays, would do well to give him call
E. B. SPENCE.
Clothier and Merchant Tailor
de 10 No. l2h. corner Main and 18th st,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-23
~ NEW FKENC r \
~ EATING HOUSE-WN eA<l
8. ZETELLE begs leave A&V

he has fitted up in elegant style the store No. l5l
Main street, one door below the Exchange Bank
where he 10 prepared TO furnish Meals in the best
style at short notice.
This estahiishnent il arranged the New York
plan Snacks are furnished At sl hours. Prices for
sDacks range from to 80 cents according to the
amount furnished. Breakfas from A. NJ, to II NJ
Dinners from IL NJ, to P. M. Suppers from to 10
Pm.
He asks the public for their patronage assuring
them that be will be ready them, In the best
style, with all that the merket afords fe S-Sm
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-23

- DRUG STORE FOR SALE.-Jiy
~ ofealonal engagement requiring my entire
attention, will sell the Key, etock aad Fix
O lures OF the Drug Store now kept by me, upon
ve'y favorable terms. if immediate application 10
made The stock is not large, but is very we'll Sc
eored, and got d business be done by any COM
Petent person who can give it proper attention
fe Its JOHN r. JACKSON
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-23

WlLLIAn HURLEY Banker,
w 50 Main St., opposite the st. Charles Hotel,
Richmond. Va
Dealer in Domestic Exchange, Uucurrsnt Bank
Notes, Business Paper and Mar ketsble Securities of
every description.
LAND WARRANTS BOUGHT AND SOLD.
fe lG-6m
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-23


WHITE q MAKYE, Attorneys Mt Law,
w RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, attend the Courts
Of Richmond City, the counties of Henrico, Hano.
YER, Caroline. Chesterfield and Goochand; and the
District Court of Appeals at Fredericksburg.
LAWRENCE s MARYE 10 Notary Public, and
Com missioner of tbs United States Court of Claims.
Office over E. B. Spence's corner of Governor and
Main streets.
CHASTAIN WHITE will have an o6ise at Ash
land, Hanover county. - t9-Sm
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-23

DiCHMOND Is K l. l. ID =
IL FOUNDRY. FANCY CRATE AND FENOER
MANURACTURER-No 225 Main st,ee., between
8:h and 9tn west nde.-The subscriber has for sale
500 Crates, Feuders and Sum ner Pieces mbracIns
100 different kinds and dsily manufacturing Crates
to order holesale and retail q, Norh horn prices
Crates. Bells. &c neatly packed and Forwarded 10
any part OF the State Also Bell and Bras. Castings
ma to ORDER and all kinds of repairing done at The
sbortes. notice.
NH I6-6m SAM'L D. DENOON
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-23

RlkUllM II. q kOh rTEhS,
ID COMMISSION MERCHANT8
FOR THE SALE OF
MANUFACTURED AND LEAF TOBACCO
FLOUR GRAIN, COTTON,
AND OTHER PRODUCE,
NO. SO WATER ST, NEW YORK.
- Liberal cash advances On consignments.
JOS. BkUMMEL,
OF Etesrns l. Brummel, Richmond Vs.
ALEXANDER L. ROYSTER
OF New YcrA,
JAMES B. ROYSTER,
ja6-12m Richmond Va
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-23

1 A. a. 4. A. PATTkSON,
y. COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
FOR THE SALE OF
LEAF AND MANUFACTURED TOBACCO
NO. 104 FRONT ST, NEW YORK.
AMEs A. PATrEsoN,}
THos. A PATTEsoN, a5-Sm
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-23

CA LOON TO YOUR lNTkK T..
SA ESTs-Ths large and we'll selected stock
of SADDLES, HARNESS, Brides, Col.
e lars " hips Spurs. Stirrups, Bits, Saddle
Bags, ke., now on hand at DICKEnSON'S Manu-.
factory of Main and 18th Streets 10 being Of
fsred ut prices witch cannot fail please ali who
may favor him with heir patronage. cali 10 70.
spect'uliy solicited as shall cell low for ca.h.
~ Remember, l am at the old stand corne. "a
Main and 18th streets.
JOHN II. DICKERsON
fe 52m Successor to Joseph II. Colquitt.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-23

- FOX RENV OK LIN ASH, the store
EA and cellar. with large dwelling house attached,
@A in thorough repair, on Main street, nearly op.
posite new Custom House and Post fiji ,e, suitable
for kind of business Will be rented together
separately at N Jderste rent to good tenant. I'm
IN ediste possession gwen. Applyto
r. N. HUDSON,
nh 2l-3tS 2n1 Main
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-23
sAUDLEKY AND HARNkns

CA SADDLEkY AND HARNESS
ED&A MAKING The subscriber having tas en-
l2fH5 the stand form srly occupied by CHRIsro-
PIER BROWN on Broad sire ct, between
Let and End streets, and opposite VIM .Couwrisht's
Dry foods store, - prepared to furnish SAD
DIES, BRIDES, COLLARS, WHIPS, SPURS
and every kind of 8ADDLEKY, on reasonable terms
ALL KINDS OF WORK done to order on short
notice, and on accommodates terms A call 10 90.
Hclted. JAMES ATKIssON,
fe2S-dImt Rroad AZ hatwea, IT, 80 ~,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-23

nj A SiUhDISANT-
~. Attorney at Law ard Notary Public.
Practices in all the Courts he d IN and for the city
Of Richmond, and in Hanover and Chesterfield
counties
All notarial business promptly performed.
Ey Otnc, corner Bank and 18th streets opposite
Goddin's Hall Richmond Va ia 2I-Sn
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-23

"a lKEH M hAT. MA ..--Aook out
N2lSW for HA9AN'S JOHN he Is In Inc
ring for all FORMER COIN At PAR,
EGE8h AZ til Judgment Dsy f. TT
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-23

VIRGINIA WUhM kiLLEk tHII
DREN CAY FOR 1T This preparation has
been used for years. aud its popularity IL daily in
crsaTng az Its great virtues a. the only sue cessfu
Worm Destroyer becomes more known IL il cont
IDENTIFY recommended by physicisrs and Others, "A
the safes, best, and most pleasant remedy for ex
peihns worn In U.S. 1t 10 ca carly taken BY chill
drep, and VIII prove cceesful when all the ordinaro
nsuses'iog worm seed oil preparations fail
generally. MIL
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-23
lOhN ". DAvIES,
MARBLE, BROWN STONE AND 0RANITE

EAAN STREET, BEiWEEN Gin AMI
MONUMENTS, TOMBS, HEAD PIECES,
House and Store Fronts, Window and Door sills he
Buryng GsocnGS enclosed with Stone and Iron Rail
ing. yirrs Premium awarded by the Mechanics In.
stitrt~ .pA Agricultural sosietv of Virginia
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-21

Old and YOung now unfortunately using
Prof. Woods Hair Restorative; cosmetic or
beauiyer CT the complexion, to prevent the hair
falling dressing for The hair, and others
to make it grow and to change grey hair to its original
poses for which it designed by its usrous invent
or.
We are utterly averse to mourning eioraesponsibi~
ity in tring matters but deem it trihng matter
to have the hair mans head (when prematurey fall
ing OFF, actually and permanently restored, neither
do consider unworthy the editorial profession
commend hair resoratvethat will effect this very thing
Woods celebrated Har Restorative" is the article we
have in view, and if certificates of the mot distinguished
in the country entitled to credence then is this
preparation alt thai is claimed for it on the part of the
proprietor See extracts from the Missouri Republican"
in the special notce column of this paper.-Ruhway
Aalerisen.
Sold by all good Druggists
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-21
OLE RoYH pEPhRrMENr.

UDH
Is the second story and contains by far the largest
and most attractive stock of Chdrens and Youths gar
ments ever exhibited in this city, and no person needing
any description of Boys Clothing should neglect to ex
anime this large and carefully prepared stock which
believed to be unsurpassed in the state.
Boys Clothing Made ito Order.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-21

Wholesale Purchasers will find at our store,
full assortment of desirable Clothing which will be
sold upon terms which will compare avoroby with those
n the larger cities. diff SIS
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-21


To PURCHASERS OF CLOTHING.
For saIe-A large stock Of
O L o II II n G :!
OVERCOATS Of every choice style, Uiz ::
Sack, and
SurtOuts
PANTS AND VESTS
Of every desirable style and quality all Of which hay
been manufactured with great care, in the very best
manner for the Fall and Winter wear; and any
wishing for
One Garment, or One Hundred,
will dc well to CALL as this great chance to buy very
cheap.
Also, an excellent assortment Of
FU NISHIN G G o o D S i,
which will be sold very low.
Remember the place,
LUTHER'S CLOTHING HOUSE,
No. 1 lincoln House Block.
And those who have their Clothing custom made and are
about ordering an
Over Cent, Under Coat, Pants or Vest,
viii do well to examine the superior assortment o
PIECE GOODS
nov on hand from which we will make you verv good
Over Coat for s0O, usually sold in this city for $780,
very good pair Of Black Pants for &c. usually sold for
81; a very good Vest for s., usually sold at So SO
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-21
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
ESBB FIRST PAGE.
CRAsH' PHIz! BANG!
T A / L u r E S I
SMASH UPS 4!
A TERRIFIC CRIsIs-WHO'S AFRAID
BSBB FIRST PAGE.
T. WARD s. CO.,
Having purchased the whole and entire Stock Of
FANCY GOODS, MILLINERY, &C.,
In the Store known as the

New York Branch, Sc Mniu ST.,
WORCESTER,
At a Great Discount from FIRST Cost, together with
large Bankrupt Stock Of Rich Satin, Velvet and Straw
Bonnets, Hosiery, Gloves, Embroderies GeutIemen's
Furnishing Goods, &c. &C., which have just been pur-
chased by in New York for fifty cents on the dollar
The great sringency in the money market is oblgng
many firms to suspend business and we are buying up
their stock at about Half Cost. We are Strengthening
the goods right and eft selling everything on this list
for ready money withoureg to value received You
afford to buy and distribute them among your friends
and neighbors Tree, gratis for nothing.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-21
GREAT ATTRACTION
ONE PRICE CLOTHING WAREHOUSE


A. p. WARE s. CO.,
I6S and 10 Main street, nearly opposite Mechanics
BALL.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-21

nHODE ISLAND MONEY taken at par for
"a COAL, or In payment OF bills, AZ olace No Nc.
chauca Hall. At Yard, corner Green aud Temple ia
oil dim w. A. HACKER, Agent
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-21

And it Came to Pass, that EATON said unto
WV. Il. EATON thoW art Uery Short" both in stature
and in Cash, and unless thou does something shortly
bring in cash cash will be shorter, So, VIM H. Eaton
said unto Eaton, will straightway reduce curai and
make less by oRebaE the usual prices for instruction
in those branches so NECESSARY EVERY YOUNG MAN
IN WoRoE3TR TO FULLY UNDERSTAND, which fully explain
ed by figures shows that his regular prices for thor
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-21

In Ware, Sept Goth, by Rev. L. Bos, Jr f. Baker to
Mary Il. Orsgue, both OF Ware.
In Charlestown 14tb Charles Croker, Of Alvah
Crocke Esq of Fchburg to HELEN u. daughter Of VIM.
TUFTS ESQ, OF Charlestowu.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-21


At such prices will speedy sale preferring
at the present time to submit to
L A r G e L y s 8,
Rather than hold their immense stock till another
season. In this stock will be found
3 Il Il IL =,
From the costly and elegant imported down to the
medium and low qualities some marked as low
GO l'2 Gents per Yard,
And many styles at about
TWO THIRDS THE ORIGINAL COST!
PCPLINs and VALENCIA PLAIDs in entirely new
styles.
MERINos and CAsHMEREs D'ECossE,some marked
down to T5o.
Beautiful styles WOOL PLAIDs, some marked down
to 374c
All wool MoUssELINE DBLAINEs some marked
down to 374c.
Cotton and wool MoUssELINE DELAINEs, some
marked down to 124c.
PRINTED MERINos, double width, some marked
down to 624c.
Cotton and wool pLAIDs, best quality imported, Csc.
Spun Silk PLAIDS, Zoe.
Also, our Stock of
sHAWLs and OLOAKs,
CLOAK MATERIALS, Of every description,
PARIS EMBR0IDERIES,
VELVETS,
HOUSEKEEPING GOODS,
D0MEsTI0s PRINTS,
PLANNBLS and BLANKETS,
HOSIERY and UNDER GARMENTS, for Ladies and
Children,
GLOVES, sCARFs, SC,
viii be offered at great reduction of Prices.
Ladies familiar with stock are aware thatnone but
the best fabrics sold at establishment Our goods
of importation, and selected for the best
trade; and the price at which we now offer stock
gives customers opportunity to purchase the very
best fabrics, at prices below The cost Of ordinary
goods. DIV OIL
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-21
DIED.


MOTTO E.-The subscriber, having taken the shop
IA Formerly occupied by RICE DRYDEN, will con-
time the manufacture and sale Of VIM. Hoveyf Patent
Straw Cutters Beach Eagle Fan Mills, Corn Shelters and
Improved Boring Machines, west wing Of Merrlhelds
Budpgs Cypress street, south end, FIRST door. Orders
respectfully solicited. Repa ring done In neat and sub
ptantiai manner. GEORGE DRYDEN, Ag't.
sl6 d&W3m
HpETOVAL,--Theo office Of the Green street Coal
b6 Yard is removed to No. Mechanics Hall up
stairs where orders will be received. Orders also re-
ceiyed at Yard Or with JANIS PIERCE
AUG dis8m ". ALFRED HACKER, Agent.
SBn LBS. OIL OF LEMON--J,u,t. received
GaO and for sale by ohAs' OLANANs
EDOsT ERS-0f all sizes printed with dispatch az
u the Spy Once,
sep12 distf 212 Main street.
WpOiLED CID Ethan extra article, for sale
I'd by BROOKS h sTEARNs.
ola diff
ANEW GROCERY WAGON, Forsale very
~ cheap. Inquire Of 9E0. Z. BRYANT
SO aH
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-21

BusIs's Cough Cure LOzenges are superior
to any other Medicine in the form Of Candy LoSen
ges for the Of Colds, Coughs Hoarsness, Asthma
Group, Whoopug Cough, Sore Throat and all diseases Of
the Throat and Lungs
Prepared and sold at wholesale and RETAIL by BUSH a
CO., 81 Front street. deodtf mch26
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-21

10 NervOusS ufierers.--A Retired Clergyman,
estoreed to health in few days, after many years Of
great nervous suffering, is anxious to make known the
means Of cure. Will send freeJ the prescription used
Direct to Rev. JOHN NJ. DAGNALL, No. so Fulton st.,
Brooklyn, N. Y. deod&w3m jy3m
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-21
BONNETs, &C.


1000 Rich Satin, Velvet and Straw Bonnets Trimmed
with Flowers Feathers, and high Ribbons to be
sold OF at $3.50, 200, $50, 100, $50 co. and 90
Just think Of it ladies
1000 yds Of rich Fall Bonnet Ribbons etc &c. IOc I2Ic
l5c, Is to 44c. Just about half price.
An quantity of French Flowers Feathers Silk
Bonnet Velvets, satins Bonnet Shapes, &C.. &C. &c
All Of which open for sale al great bargans
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-21
DRY GOODS.
HARD TIMES HARD TIMES !
DOWN WITH THE PRICES!
LARGE STOCK ON HAuD!!
The Cash is Wanted.

Tremendous Sacrifice IN The Prices of Dry Goods
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-21
EMBROIDERIEs.

1000 Dotted Muslin Collars, to be sold of at &c.
1000 Rich Muslin and Cambria Collars, 6Ic IOc I2Ic
1Sc, Csc to $500.
100 Rich Cambria, Muslin and Linen Sets &c. 75c 90
to 100. Comment unnecessary.
Bugles and Plain Black Grape Collars aud Sets greatly
reduced.
500 Plain Muslin and Cambria Sleeves &c., &c., to
pair
Jaconet Edgngs and Insertions 5000 yds. price from
40 to 81 90 per yard.
1000 Rich French Worked Cambria Bands from Auction
Infants Waists and Robes, splendid assortment
800 Rich Emroidared Linen Handkerchief 25c 37@c SOC
and Sl,0O,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-21

MUSICAL NOTICE. - MATTHEW AR
IN BUCKLE being permanently located in this city,
VIII devote portion Of his time to giving Instruction on
the Conet or any other Brass Instruments either sngy o.
In classes Music furnished for Brass and String Bands
from the original copies Of the best European and
American Authors. Complete satisfaction guaranteed in
oil cases. For terms SC, apply to MAksHS Mueic
Store, or /. FISKE, Musical Instrument maker.
je12 d1yis
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-21

ENIsKE's CORNET BAND. W0RoEsTRR,
H MASS, Are prepared to furniah Music for all occa-
sions where the services OF Brass Band requlred-
Apply 10 ISAAC FIsKE, Merrideldis Buildings, OF at
Marshs Music Store, American House Block.
MATTHEW ARBUOKLE, Leader
jc12 d1y ISAAC FIsKE, Clerk.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-21
MARRIED.

FRANCIS q. MESNER,
Teacher Of Languages. No. Briney Hall
o1b diff
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-21

PREPARED By Dk. EANDFORD,
Is great Scientific Medical Discovery and daily work
ing almost too great to believe 1t IL by
magic, eUeH the irst dose giUIHg benefit, and seldom
more than bottle is required to any kind Of
LiUer complaint, from the worst Jaundce or Dyspepsia
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-12-02
YANKEE STORY.

The funny coIu,nnn in tho English papers
derive more Of their "siun for smiles" iom
journals in this county, than from any other
source. We find in one OF them this lndlc-
rlous anecdole OF the 'bewiiched clock"
About half past eleven O'Clock or Sunday
night, human leg, ehveIopeJ in blue bioat-
coath, might have been seen entering Dea-
cor Cephas Bdrbeuy's kitchen window. The
leg was followed, fuaIiy, by the entire per-
son of live Yankee, alliied in hrs Sunday
go-lo-meelin' clothes. 1t was, in shGu, joe
Mayweed who thus burgiaroa.iy won his
way into the Deacon's kitchen.
"Wonder how much the oil deacon made
BY ordern me moi 10 darkeE his door a.d,nt
soIiIoqulzsd the old gentleman promised
hun wouldn't bui didH' say nolhin' acou.
windets. Winders is as good a, doors, et
hare amt no mails to tear your no WISER, oGlo.
Wonder if Sallyii come down. Tue cT''er
Promised me. Pm altered to move as2a,
here, cause might break ny >:u9s over
somelhin' or not,het and WAKE the OH iaAs
Cold enough 10 ltsezs Pos'sh bei; he'e
o, here comes Sally"
The beauties maid descended with pleas
ant smile, a iallow candle, sni box 0! iutI-
Ter matches Alter receiving a raTu'ooS
greeting she made a rouslrg fire IN 'hs cock
ing stove, aud the happy couple sat dowr t
enjoy the sweet interchange Of voS3 al,
hopes. But the course Of true love ',n 10. &
whit smoother in old Rafesgu's A.cre
than i, does elsewhere, aud joe who was u
making up his mind TO lres, himself 10 a A's'
was startled BY the voice OF the ss'c.'i, Sc
father, shouting ilom has CHAMBER 1oef,
Sally what are you s'.n's Up IL 'H'
middle o. the night for
"rsll him us most morning. Whispers
Jos.
II cau't tell = III, y said sally,
"Fl, make 1t up,h, lasG,' $40 J'e a7'
running to the huge old ta>hiensd e,ock 'aa
stood in the corner. he sesU al rSs.
.Loek at the clock, aud tell me what um'
! lis. " cIled the old gentleman,
slt's five ey the clock, y said Sal; aad eo'
rcbora,iag her woods, the clock SIue< hVs
Tho lovers sat down again and Iesoms
their conversation Soddsoly The sIs'S Gas
i. began to creak, "Gcody gracious ITS saihes'
exclaimed Sally.