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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-07-31
Town Meeting.

SAMUEL r. BUNTING, Secretary.

Pursuant to call by the Gntendant of Police large
number of the citizens of Godsboro assembled in the Court
House on Tuesday evening, the 18th inst
On motion of I. T. HolIowel Esq., James w. Lancaster
called to the Chair and James H. Evet and Dr. Ben
Jamin Slmms were appointed Secretaries.
The Chairman stated that the object of the meeting
to take INTO consideration certain nfammatoy notices that
were posted around town. which calculated excite
personal safety the security of their property and also
aay the the undue excitement that had prevailed in our
On motion, Rev, friedrich Fitzgerald, Jno c. solocumb.
Jno; W Thompson Jos F. Kennedy, John Taylor, Geo c.
appointed committee to prepare resolutions for the
During the absence of the COMMITTEE the meeting was
dressed Nessrs VIM. Robinson and T. T. Holloway on
the Importance Of obedience to the laws
The Committee returned, ard through their Chairman
Rev Friedrich Fitzgerald, who made eloquent and feeling
appeal those present. behalf of morality and obe
dience to the laws presented the following:
WHEREAS An unfortunate difficulty occurred j, this Mace
Thursday the BIRD nst in which deadly weapons were
freely used with melancholy effect and whereas he on
ders are in the custody of the law awaiting their trial
ResoVed That the meeting disapproves any attempt
wret those now In custody from the hands the law or
punish otherwise than due of legal proceeding
either in person or IN property who
be suspected of completely in this unfortunate occurrence
Resoyd That this meeting has lost confidence in the
laws OF North Carolina their faithful administration in
her courts of justice but regard them amply sufficient o
the protection OF all her citizens, whether
tive born.
amatory notices calculated to any portion of GU,
citizens either on account of their safety or the
Resovcd That this meeting regards our naturazed ct
entitled to the rights and privileges enjoy
entitled to the fullest protection of the law and like ali 9TH
er citizens liable be punished for its violation only when
judcially ascertained.
On motion, the resolutions seatim and PAS
sed unanimously. ~ f
Moved by Rev F. Fitzgeral that these proceedings he
published in the Goldbor0 Tribune and that the Raleigh
and Wilmington papers, Petersburg Express and New YORK
Herald be requested to copy. I'm
After the usa vote of thanks to the officers the meeting
adjourned SINE de- Wv s
JAS. w. LANCASTER. Chairman
JAS H. EvERITTl '' oA1ii nnah
BENZ. Snns, SeEesaTles'
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Tribute of Respect.

1, According TO previous notice, meeting OF the
Trustees former students and Alumni OF the
University Of North Carolina, was held in the Court
House in the town of Wilmington, on the 29th OF
July, 1857.
On notion d. Thomas H. Wright was called TO
the chair, and John D. Taylor requested to act as
Secretary.
The object of the meeting was explained in few
feeling and appropriate remarks by George Davis,
ESQ.,, who also moved the appointment Of a COM
mittee of three to draw up suitable resolutions ex-
pressive of the sense of the meeting. Whereupon
George Davis, Esq Rev. Dr. c. F. De ms and Eli W.
Hall, Egg were appointed oy the nee enal H.; r.
Deems, submitted the following resolutions which
were unanimously adopted.
WHEREAS, The whole State of North Carolina has re-
Gently called to the sudden and violent close of
the life of Rev Elisha Mitchell d. d. Senior Professor In
the University and other section of the State
probably furnish larger proportonate OF those who
have enjoyed the acquaintance OF the eminent deceased
Resolved, That the Trustees and former students and
of science and of the late Prof MITCHELL assembled in Will
mington sincerely sympathze with the general grief
death has spread the country that his great
abilities vast ndomitabe industry, while
they combined to present in him model to the yGnng men
of the land did much towards the elevation of the University
of our State that lofty position which 1t maintains
among the very first institutions of learning IN America
that his contributions general science have gved him
respectable place among learned and his special
devotion the development of all the physical resources OF
North Carolina has laid the State under obligations which the
gratitude many generation will scarcely avail to cancel
Resolved That we will unite in whatever plan the author
tiles of the University may adopt perpeuate the excel
memory of him whose devotion to the M OF the
Institution through than the ordinary lifetime OF
has entitled his name to be had IN re-
membrance.
Resolved copy Of these resolutions be forwarded
to the family of the late Dr. Mitchell with the expression
the most sincere and tender sympathy of this assembly
Resolved That copy of these proceedings be furnished
to the President and Faculty of the University of North
Carolina and coincidence with them at the great ocia
official breach made in their ranks by this recent dis
pensaton of Divine Providence.
Resolved, That these proceedings be published in all the
papers in Wilmington
DR.. DEEMS alter offering The resolutions, paid ar
eloquent and touching tribute to the memory of DR.
Mitchell, testifylng from bis intimate association will
him as a colleague, friend and neighbor to his
many generous traits of character AMI kindness and
! beneyOence OF heart.
On motion of Jas. C. Smith, Esq the meeting Their
adjourned. THOS H. WRIGHT, Chairman.
JOHN D. TAYLOR, Secretary.
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NTeeIInn Of Citizens

Pursuant to call of his Honor O. G. Parsley, the
Mayor of the Town of Wilmington, a large port on
of the citizens of the town met at The Court House,
for the purpose OF taking into consideration the out.
rageous act of Iawless persons by pulling down and
destroying the house of peaceful citizen of the
town on the night of the 9Th inst. The meeting
was called to order by calling o. G. Parsley the
chair and requesting Saml. r Bunting to act Sec
rotary he object of the meeting was ex! aimed by
the Chairman The meeting addressed by sew
eral gentlemen, and the following resolutions we've
unanimously adopted.
Rcsotred That have heard with great indignation of
the gross violation of the law, the 9th nst by
bnation OF men.
Resotred That the Mayor requested offer a suitable
reward for the conviction eff the perpetrators of them
and take especial care to bring them to justice.
Resolved, That if the Mayor at any time shall need
services to the of similar outrage
will heartily sustain him at the hazard of our lives
There being other business the meeting adjourned
o. 6. PARSLEY, Chairman.
SAMUEL r. RUNTTNG SecrptGry
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0s- We have before us No. /, Vol l. of the Te-
cumseh Note Book Samuel G. Reid Editor and
Proprietor. published at Tecamseh, Kansas Territory.
and dated July 10Th. IL says little or nothing about
the matters so much discussed outside of the Terrific
ry-mercly mentions Gov. Walker once in connec-
ton with the disturbances at lawrence saving that
he has doubtless taken the necessary steps to main
tain the law.
1t notices The assembling of the Democratic Con.
ventlon at Lecompton, fer The purpose of nomna-
ting candidate for Territorial Delegate in Congress-
The choice of the Convention iell upon Gov. RAN
som, formerly OF Michigan. The Note Book saws
that The nominee is in favour of the organic law of
this Territory and the Territorial Government
sprnging from it. He will use his influence to have
Kansas admitted into the Union, with or without
slavery as her lawful citizens may express their will
at the polls. This is the issue in the coming eee
ton, and the one upon which we give him our sup.
port"
We make some note of the price of living as indi
Gated by the Tecumseh Price Current Flour Sc a.
Sc Sd per hundred Wheat and corn 81 90 bush
el-corn meal 81 IS Fresh Butter rs cts, per h.:
Sugar Is TO 20 cts. per h.; Beef to 123 cts.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-07-31

MALICIOUS M1scH1EF.-Last night some parties
sawed portions of the flame work of house now
being put up on the Northwest corner of The old
Poor House Lot for Mr. ]. C. Heyer, and also knock.
ed out the pillars upon which the house stood after
which it would appear that rope was fastened 70
the frame and it dragged out of all shape.
Mr.. Heyer offers reward OF 5000 for the detection
of the perpetrators of this outrage.
Daily Journal of eth INST
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-07-31

ORIGINAL Tories" The Power of the Press"
and the 8 Grea, Eastern" They figure as the cap
lions for articles editorial otherwise, in half our
exchanges this morning. The only Great Eastern
we ever saw was man from the State of Maine,
who measured six feet and half, without boots
The power Of the press is chiefly exhibited in using
up those connected Herewith.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-07-31

lS:- 1t viii be en- by the foreign news, that the
mutny in British India has continued to spread. Ii
is serious affair, and there will be terrible retribu
ton. The loss will amount TO millions of money and
thousands Of lives. For once lie Ministry seem to
have aciei with energy in sending out Sir Colin
CAM bell, instead of some high-tited nonoompo0p.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-07-31

BSg~ The Fay e,teville Observer says that on the
afternoon of Tuesday, the 2lst inst, Hon. Warren
Winslow addressed the people of Richmond County
at Rockingham, and was replied to by Hon. Alfred
Dockery. Is the old General candidate
The crops in Richmond are said to be remarkably
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o. The people OF Havana are occupied With the
idea Of Telegraph fem that city to Key West
thence through Florida, and Georgia to Savannah.
The distance under water would not be very great.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-07-31

rs A lew Post Office has been established at New
ton Grove, New Hanover County, by the name of
Doctors Creek. John t. Newton, 7. NJ.
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DcmOcratIc Ticket for Congress-!

Election frstE Thursday IN August neat
FIRST DISTRICT:
HON. HENRY NJ. SHAW, Of Currituck.
SECOND DISTRICT:
HON. THOMAS RUFFIN, of Wayne.
THIRD DIsTRIcT:l
gsE6l HON. WARREN WINSLOW, of Cumberland.
FOURTH DISTRICT:
HON. L. OBJ. BRANCH, of Wake.
FIFTH DISTRICT:
STEPHEN E. v ILLIAMS, Of Alamance.
DISTRICT:
ALFRED M. SCALES, JR., Esq, of Rockingham.
SEVENTH DISTRICT:
HON.tBURTON CRAIGE, of Rowan.
EIGHTH DISTRICT:
HON. THOMAS l.. CLINGMAN, of Buncombe
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The Crccs md the Rains,

We fear some considerable injury to the corn
cops II this section, from the excessive rains with
which we have been visited during the last few
weeks. We hear good deal of complaint from por-
tons Of New Hanover, Duplin and OnsloW.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-07-31

VERDANcY.- The earth is quite green just now,
after the rain and so much of it.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-07-31

G5- Spain seems inclined TO back out of her pro-
jecte4 expedition against Mexico. Fact s, Spain
hasn't got the funds, and had better make virtue of
necessity. She can't afford the amusement.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-07-31

o. The prospects of the Crops IN England are re-
markabIy fine They are also good all over the con-
linent of Europe.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-07-31

SALES OF Wharf.-The Greensboro Patriot and
Flag notices the sale Of Wheat in that place, on
Wednesday of last week One hundred bushels to
be delivered this week, bid off at 81 Is, and
one hundred bushels at 81 l64, six months credit
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-07-31

Some graceless scamp says: " 1t is woman, and
not her wrongs, that should be redressed!' Thai
fellow ought.o suffer the torment of being invited
out to tea.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-07-31

TOUGH CHIcKEN"-" Tough, madam tough,
did you say @ said the rrascble .boarder to the
Iand,lady, as he was trying 10 carve what was os-
tensibly chiken-" Yes'm; and were TO give my
opinion of the fowl should say it was old enough
10 have scratched up the seeds of original sin when
they were first planed."
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-07-31

New YORK, July 2S.-The steamer Philadelphia,
from Havana, with dates Ito the 23d, arrived here to-
day. She reports the health of the island GOOD as
also that of the city and shipping The markets We're
dull. The stock of sugar on hand amounted to about
225 900 boxes.
The brig W. o. Miller, had landed, near Carde
mas, cargo of four hundred slaves, after which she
was burnt.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-07-31

GRAND ZINES IN EAST TENNEssEE.-The editor OF
the Knoxville Register is happy over the accounts
lately received in regard TO the crops. Hear him:
Hard times will have to surrender now Never
in the history OF East Tennessee have our farmers
gathered sui harvest they have been Llessed
with this season Wherever see a farmer, we
See cheerful countenance. The whea, crop. in
quality and quantity, is by far the best ever grown
IN this part OF the State. The cat crop seems to be
time of the year, nevertheless has good color, and
with a fir season will yield 4bnrdanty This is
truly the farmers q year of iubileen
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-07-31
Mr. CIinxman ana Distribution.

Hon. T. l.. Cingman has written letter to the
Editors of the Raleigh Standard contradicting the
report that be hal come out in favor Of the Dstr-
button Of the Public Lands or their Proceeds On
the contrary be is directly opposed to such policy
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Election frstE Thursday in august meet.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-04-29
From the Charleston News.
THREATENED DISTURBANCES 1
IN EUROPE.

1t will require all the diplomatic skill
of England and France to prevent rup-
ture Of the peace Of Europe. The rela-
tlons between Austria and Sardinia arc
Of the most critical and difficult nature
The interruption Of diplomatic intercourse
ii not always the prelude to war, but in
the present condition Of Italy it might be
the spark TO ignite the flame of revolt
against Austrian authority throughout all
lis Northern division. Ifthis should lead
10 a revolution Sardinia will no doubt DO
at the head of the movement. Although
the most strenuous efforts Will be made
by both England and France to prevent
a general outbreak, in Italy, such is tho
disturbed state Of the public mind in that
section of Europe, that it may not be pos
slbIe TO avert n war between Austria aDl
Sardinia, which must invo.ve the conse-
qucnces of, perhaps, widespread hostili.
tics.
The European journals state that Rus
sin is tomentIug this dispute between Aus
tria and Sardinia. This IS scarcely con.
ceivabIe in the view Of her ahsolutst pol.
icy and principles, Sardinia representing
the liberal, if not the revolutionary party
Of Italy. This would give rise to a COM
plicatiou from which it would lie difficult
to escape. Russia from her hatred to
Austria would be pleased to see her en-
SmraSsed and weakened, but We can
not imagine that She would ijket to behold
the spread Of Democratic principles in
Western Europe, where, although she is
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-04-29
THE WAY THE PUBLIC ARE HUM.
BUGGED.

For S.ynrnl ,..ry - loo l.,,,, II.
rossiia - ,aI ,1 ,','" Wv" '.''''USi :,i III,
Eo,;,,. :. ..H"iS, y ,TIIP"l'I,' -, "''''oU, y,
stor;nS Won in ,bn f,ca 80, fnr,h - 'J"o,o %ao,s,
canira7s + WAS rnnro,enIaI ~ - ha b., rai,:! ",!
LIc for almost cyory ;Ho',inaIio III III nmT ,"'T" >
GOOD shayi,,o, soa,, ;n,n - Io;' ' ",T r: ="
Sr,ranrIinaE, o,i;cra W ,,,D,,t7S,''i ,'' ''' n
" p En,r;!L,n LCn Wa,a Va.i. -
Ho.,on Tne Success y;,h ,yI,;,L :, o." I'a'
Lcon rnce;ycL hy an nyor nraI,Inn, ~ 'I;'" 10;
c,nsoL = Nr - WoIls nC Tnn. W Io',,' ~ -
oct nm n nrnnar,tior. which Lo das;,,,'., G'~' -
cd NV ,Le name of "E,In or - TsS, '1S 'EIo, + '"'
sand FIowcrsn OF conrsn Mss.r. r ~,
RIDGE * Co. were NOT n he imnoSaJ ,,,,C, w,
in any surh manner ar.,. - .tnH 'IIrS "I'o''
ed, the ORIGINAL recent COS, ,I,o,n G10 oI,, 600
So ,hev hroucht q sn;, .n,inS,II. WoWC
n RESTRAIN Tn, fronr ne;n,, " e''S'
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a FINE PLACE TO Notwithstanding to
humboldt there is a tree in the South Sea
Islands Which produces ready made shirts
The natives cut pieces of the tree about
two feet long, from which they drew OFT
the bark as of chesnut to make whis.
ties. Each man selects tree near his
own diameter, so that the shirt may be a
good fit. When the bark is off they GU.
a hole in each circle TO admit his arms.
The shirts do not require any washing,
starchng, and more convenient article
for loafcrs could not be imagined. The
same country produces bread fruit, so that
fellow may get his board and clothes
gratis.
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5rlfrt poetry.
THE BACHELORS BURIAL.

Two old maids, Ut shut of day,
a bachelors carcass bore away.
with wFinkled brow and matted hair,
Aud heart that never loved the fair.
Bring,brars, they groan'd, bling weeds un.
blown,
Bring rankcst weeds of name unknown,
Bring withercd boughs from drcary wild,
To strew the bier of errors child.
And make his grave where the lizards hide,
Whore night shade s,rcws the swamp creek
side.
Far out OF sight--whcrc genial spring
Shall send n" gentle birds 10 sing.
lis old jack knife lay with him low,
TO cut the strings Of cupids bow
The sad house.cat Shall whine around
His lonely grave in grief Profound;
Low lay him who was often "high,"
Here where shall fall no plying eye
For him-for him no loving heart
Shall ache, for him no tear shall start.
His blo"dlcss lips shall fall TO dust;
His old jack knife shall waste with rust;
lie whom we hide from light Of mcn
Shall never fright the babes again.
For we have lad him from the light,
Beneath the ground and out of sight
Bnt this rude epitaph shall atand-
ale who TO no one gave his hand ~
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The only way for an Editor to get
along and preserve lis own seltrespect, is
to please himself, and let the rest OF man
kind take care Of thcmsclves."- Exchange.
Yes. indeed. Ii an editor ever under
takes TO satisfy the whims and caprices Of
particular individuals or c!ques, les
goncr. Or if he allows the opinions of
any other man to shape his course, TO the
exclusion Of what may meet his own ap-
probation, public confidence is forfeited
AS TO the idea Of pleasing erybody, why
It's just the way to displease everybody,
the editor himself included. There are a
great many people who are very confident
they could conduct IN editors paper for
him much better than he can do it for
himself Some of this kind Of people are
frequently heard to pronounce sermons
and speeches "Veyy poor," when, in nine
cases ont of ten, if they were to undertake
to act in either capacity they would zen
der themselves supremacy ridiculous.
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THE WEATHER AND THE CROPS


GEoHGIA,-The Augusta Chronicle Of
the 18th says:
yesterday morning we were 3 gain visited
by severe though not heavy frost. What
the extent OF damage may be, we can on
y conjecture. We hope not very great.
We learn there WAS II very slight fall of
snow IN the vicinity on Thursday.
The Macon (Ga.) Citizen Of the Eth
says
For several mornings past we have had
sharp frpsts, which we suppose will give
the finishing touch TO all early and grow
ing vegetation. Planters begin to be very
much discouraged, and some fear Of fam
Inc in the land.
ALABAMA.-We find the following par
agraph in the Montgomery News Of
Wednesday afternoon, 18th instant:
lie WEATHER AND CoIroN.-There
WAS another killing frost this morning
The cotton winch has come up since the
frost Of last week is doubtless ruined by
frost this morning. The cold bad wet
weather for the last eight days, it is be-
hevcd, will prevent good stand iom be-
- '''"N" ""''i ''c No'Npl "Hc'Ny pldn-
yea ana not come up. kepIanung is now
thought to tie the only chance for crop
MissIssirrI.-The YicksLurg Whig Of
the 7th, speaking Of the late cold snap,
says:
Every description Of vegetation has been
killed outright. Gardens are to day bare
ounS COTTON has been destroyed. Corn
n%S Ii, 'Gen cut Cow" ana prooaoIy Killed,
"i''e inc iruitiS, We tear, hopc!csa,y ruin
co. Altogether, the storm OF Sunday has
been most disastrous IN its consequences,
ana me loss "i the 'ruit Ii 'rreparab!e ;
o''er crop may De rcp!amled, and in due
'hNe 'ne hcmt OF the huShandman cheer
ca WIN an "0undant harvest, but ior tie
'F"'t mere Is no remedl-there IS no re-
p'amHhG "' Ihat.
lhe Ne" Orleans Delta OF Tie 18th,
say
we were iMiorne! 10y officer New
"o"Ae' OF Tue fir't Distinct police, who
came down rom summit on the Jackson
h'''road cars !aate'ennS, thatIt bad been
showing hrrG several hours on Sunday
morning. lhe distance "t Summit from
New orleans Is about los miles but tie
Sno" storm prevailed much nearer to the
city, though not so severely. 1t com
Me"ced ABOUT dHyh?ht and continued TN
u eleven O'clock by that time an inch
ah' an man oi s"o" was on the ground. -
nc weather wa" :"'enSy!y cold. More
man one planter h'orne" Mr. Nc"house
'n"t 'he'L young cotton had ""rn entirely
'eS|oyyd ana 'h'y "oa.d be obhged 10
reP1"n'' m
10y tS'AHA;-Ihe New Orleans B"IIe'
u" V o, 'Nc lo'h says:
we regret 10 say th"t iTost was seen
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shameless outlaws taught TO bow to the
supremacy of the Government. brigham
the Llasphemous Prophet and arch.traitor,
should be seized aud made tc answer for
his rcbellions defiance of the federal au-
thorlies.
The unanimous voice OF the country
procIaims that these monstrosities ought
no longer to be tolerated, and calls upon
the Government to eXtermnate the vile
abonination of Mormonism.-W South.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-04-29

Only ONE O'CLocK.-Mr.- coming
home late one night from "meetiug," was
met at the door by his wife. ...
"Pretty time OF night, Mir, for
you to come home-pretty time, three
o'clock in the morning you, a respecta-
bic man in community, and the father Of
a family"
"'rIsnL three-it's only one, I heard it
strike. Council always sits till one o.
clock"
"My soul Mr., you are drunk
It's three in the morning.
81 say, Mrs., it's one. l heard it
strike one as came round the corner, ttoo
or three times.
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a western paper adverlises thus: "RuN
AwAY-A hired man named John his
nose turned up five feet eight inches high
aud had on a pair Of corduroy pants much
worn"
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-04-29

on her lips, the breath had left her NOR.
tai body! Her freed spirit had "on i'm
mortality"
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y NOVEL IrrA.-A few evenings ago,
some ladies were in conversation, and, as
usual, the subject of ladies' dresses was
brought up and duly discussed. Said la
dy No. !. "Thcy have new fashion
the steel-skirts have superseded the
"hoops.'"
81 would not wear steel one,' replied
her companion, 81 should be afraid of
lightning"
"OhG" said gentleman present, shat
can be very easily remeded-haVs light.
ming rod attached.
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HoOPs DeNoUNcED IN TIE BIBLE.--
The following ia an extract from Isaiah iii,
ls.
"ln that day the Lord will take away
the bravery OF their linkling ornaments
about their feet, and their combs, and
their 'oU'd tire Ike tie moon"