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NKw PUBLICATIONS -Blackwocd' Edin-
burgh Magazine, for January, received from
J. ShillingtOn, contains tee following rich
table Of contents The Sad Fortunes of the
Rev. Amos Burton Mrs Barrett Browning
Aurora Leigh; The AtheliDgs-Part VIII;
New Facts and Old Fanciss about Sea Anem.
ones; A Christmas Tale; Routine; John De-
oastro-A QuaiD: Rechauffe Maid Barbara
European Politics. From Shillington, we have
also Frank Leslie's Gszstte of Fashions for
February.
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INTELLIGENCE OF Mr.. Brooks DEATH IN
SOUTH CAROLINA The Columbia, IS c.
Times says that the une respected intelligence
of the death Of the Hon. P S Brooks was
received there with every demonstration of
grief The bells of the city were tolled dur
ing part Of the day. Tho students of South
Carolina College held meeting and passed
resolutions expressive of their sorrow at tho
sad event. A friend left Columbia, Thur.day
morning, to communicate the sad news TO Mr..
Brook wife and mother.
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SLAvERT.--In the Ohio legislature resolu.
tioDs have been offered with a view to influ.
ence Congress in the passage of la. providing
for the buying up and colonization, by the
Federal Government, Of all the slaves 10 the
different States, provided sach St,tes will so
amend their constitutions al to forever prohibit
slavery within their limits.
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WIRE ROPE.

WIRE ROPE.
TINE SU BSC2IBER HAS BEEN APPOINT
Il ed agent for the sale OF this valuable article,
and will supply II either single rope or sufficient
quantity to build bridge Its use has been
adapted to many purposes, and II has been found
to be cheaper ana to give more satisfaction, than
the hemp rope. Samples are to be seen at the
store where further Information viii be given TO
parties wishing 10 purchase Prices guaranteed
the same as the manufacturer.
JOS. l.. SAVAGE,
Sign Of Gil Saw, Pa. sv. bet 10th & l1th sts
feb 2 Ct
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ISpIASA U. S. SENATOR. Demo Gratis of
the Indiana Legislature have nominated Hons
Jesse Bright and Graham N. Fitch for U
5. Senators.
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gitated, the United South must furnish the

agitated, the United South must furnish the
hFoad and firm base for the Democratic super
structure The Northern Democracy cannot
sustain themselves against all the prevalent
and popular fanaticism, except they are backed
oy all the moral power Of a united South. 1t
vas United South only which buoyed up tho
Noitnern conservatives to the mighty efforts
which carried Pennsylvania, Indiana, Illinois
and New Jersey; aud it is all idleness and
folly to expect aid from that quarter in future.
unless we are true to ourselves-true to the
great constitutional party of the Union"
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mission of Kansas as State into the Union /;
committed.
And then they adjourned
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REDUCE OUR
Very Large and Beautiful Stock Of Winter Dry Goods
consists
a
nj at cents, birth
at cen;s worth"
al cent worth
we sson
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70 SUPPLIES r.
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e>- G l.. IRVING'S VOCAL MUSIC
&S CLASSES were organized last evening
at Temperance Hall The day class for Ladies
and Gentlemen will meet et the Hall every MON
DAY, WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY EVEN
ISGS, at O'Clock The nigh. class for Ladies
and Gentlemen, will meet at the same place every
MONDAY and THURSDAY EVENINGS, At 7
O'Clock. until further notice Terms for either
class -22 Lessons-g5
Refers to Rev 6 Chimney, ID ID, President CO.
lumbia College; Rev ID Gurley, ID ID; Rev g ID
Cummins, ID 3D. Rev Alfred Hofmead, d ID; Rev
Dosg-tt. ID u; Rev Byron Sunderland, ID ID;
Rev Hill; Rev Butler; Rev Samuel Re.
gester; d. Owen Munson; Leo Coyle, ESQ
Application can be made to sir Irvine through
the Post Oftce. ian a7-lws
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Relief for the Pocr-We have been fav
ored with the following correspondence, which
We are pleased to lay before our benevolent
nuhlic
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VA ANTE "A COMPETENT NURSE
w who can bring good recommendations APP
ply at No: 56s New Jersey avenue, Capitol Hill.
feb 2-2t&
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LOOK To YOUR INTEREST.
NOR 1T IS THE INTEREST OF ALL
Il who buy OYSTERS to deal with ~ y
US. N(~
As we are the only dealers who can NA
supply you at all times. ~
We are the only dealers who do not raise the
prices on regular custom'rs.
We are the only dealers who are prepared 70 al
the largest orders at the shortest notice
And az we are now supplying the largest por
ton Of the city, our Oysters are never left to get
stale
OYSTERS received daily ny express.
SCHWARZE & DRURY,
feb r-3t 4s9 1lth street, ID door above K.
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, County Of
- WASH ngton.-I hereby certif that Samuel
A. Rainey Of Washington city, brought before
me- the subscriber one Of the Justices ofthe Peace
ard for the said county, this I'd day Of ebruaIy,
1857, as stray trespassing upon bis enclosure, .
hands high, star In the forehead, one bird foot
white. JOHN .. HOLLIN6SHEAD, p.
The owner or owners ere requested to come
forward, prove property, and pay charges, and
take him away. SAML. RAINEY d co.
1t* Central Stables, Sth street.
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BOARD, Ao.-MES. BATES, ON THEsw
- corner Of Pennsylvania avenue an 9th street
IL prepared TO accommodate gentlemen with rooms
with or without board. Every effort viii be made
10 render those comfortable who NAV favor her
with Their patronage. Transient or table hoard
can DC ootsined. ap6-u
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Wants.

w Wash and Iron for small family Apply
at No. 337 9Th street, between K and L sueets.
feb 2-lt$
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" AN ED-A WHITE WOMAN As
w Chanbermaid and to assist In Washing,
at pa Penn avenue, Lafayette square Rs.ob 20
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SELECT SCHOOG.
MRS. GOODRICH HAS A FEW vACAN-
lv1 cies In her School. which may be filled by
applying early, at 4i5 5th street, between aud
5. jan % 3lo
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NOR HIRE HAVE To HIRE GIRL,
Il between ii and II wears Of age. che Is hon
est and Industrious Inquire al $50 Penn. ave-
rate feb 2-3te
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ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAIL.
~ road Six Per Cent Bonds for sale by
IAN I-zawim RIGGS CO.
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"ANTED-BY AN AMERICAN WOMAN
w fully competent and experienced, q situs-
ton as housekeeper o. nunse for Ute sick Salts.
factory reference given Apply a. Rooms M and
l., Willards' Hotel lie
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NEW music, NEW music, NEW MI.
~ sic received every week and for .ale at
FERGUSON;
Jan al ass Seventh 81.
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SPANiSa AND MEXICAN COIN WANTED
TORY they viii be taten I'm Exchange for
all kinds Of Ane gold jewelry, nne gold and sill
Yer watches, plated ware, &c at the following
rates, viz Halves at So CTS, quarters at Is cts,
shiliines at l2H cts, and fps at Q cts. each, at
No. 35s Pa. av Fl O.HOOp.
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Boarding.

DOAR .-- GENTLEMEN DESIRING
ID Board can fnd very comfortable sccommcda-
tons. az 30i Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th
and 10th streets, over Mr. Rideaour's CONNECTION
cry. dec 10 I'm
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GOV. II Johnson's Letter--We greatly
regret that want Of space prevents US from
publishing the elaborate letter from this dis
tinguished statesman to the committee Of in.
vita'ion fer The dinner not long since given to
Gov. Willard Of Indiana, and Col Richardson
of Iii. It is replete with wisdom, patriotism,
and true conciliatory spirit, and embraces
throughout its length views as to the future Of
tbs Democratic party which must strike all
with convincing force Who having the preser-
walton Of the Union at heart realize as all
should do, that that is a work that an united
Democracy only can accomplish.
W this manly letter ard its author, our
irierd' OF the Richuord Engni,er takes ocoa-
SIGN TO say, with truth, indeed:
a, the present moment he feels called
Democrscy-th only parry that is con.arva.
tive and powerful enough to maintain a. oncs
tbs rights and equality Of the states and a
constitutional Union. We are nlso.ed - Go
that this admirable letter has been f,,ur 500
dorscd by the whole Democratic nr... os d.. 90
gia-a gallant State that has neva- Sa,..,
In devotion to States Rights and the ;n..
nights OF the South The letter is charactrr.
lied by good sense and sound principles /,
Iucidly expounds the requirements Of a sound
Southern policy-points out the necessity OF
cultivatipg strong and cordial alliance with
the faithful, constitutions abiding Democrats
Of the NoIth-exposes our true political posi-
sitiOn In vivid cOlOrs-warns us agaias. COM
ing dangers and teaches US how to avoid them.
The only hope for the South and the Union,
is in the harmonious sectional cooperation OF
the Democratic party In the Language of
the Macon (Gal Telegraph, "Unleas we
would invite disruption and chaos, tie party
must be maintained in vigor and strength II
must be maintained drst Of ell tn the Sou.h,
bscsuss in tho nature Of the questions now
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Osr-A SMALL DIAMOND BREAST
IL PIN A suitable reward will be paid on the
retura Of the same to the National Hotel.
ian 20 -
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ITO lSvEHTORS-PATE OBTAIN
l. ed, and 81 every application patent guaran-
iced A Book containing the location of all the
Models. q uite TO the National nj useum, pub
lished by me For further information apply OF
my ofa &c 47s Seventh street
A small office to rent at IS per month.
feb I* ALFRED HUNTER
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SYLyANUs COBB'S GREAT STORY rs
- in the New York Ledger for Feb 7th Buy Il
at FER6USUN,S
Jan III ass Seventh IT
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+ OSLO OR ABOUT The 9TH OF
II Septemb =, 1856, note drawn In favor Of J
w. Owen on Thos Ta'bert, OF Prince Georges
person from negotiating for said PAPER, as they
viii he dealt with according TO law
feb 22t j. w. OWEN.
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NEW York LEDGER, THE PEoPLk,S
Paper, for 9TH February. Cohb,s new story
"karmel, the Scout, " continued. Buy the Ledger
at FER6USON,S,
Jan % ass Seventh NJ
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-07-08
LARGEST MAN IN THE WORLD

The funeral sermon of Mr.. Miles Oar.
. den, who died at his residence, in Hen.
. dcrson country, will be preached on the
4Ih Sunday in this month, five miles
South west from Lexington, Tennessee
/ The Masonic fraternity will be in atten
dance, in fniI regalia, on the occasion.
+ The deceased was, beyond all question
the largest man in the world. His height
was seven feet six inches-two inches hiyh-
er than Porter, the celebrated Kentucky
grant. lis weight was a fraction over
one thousand pounds, 1t required sew
cntccn men to put him in his coffin. II
took over 100 feet Of plank to make his
coffin. lie measured around the waist
six feet and four inches.
After the funeral services, a friend in
Henderson county, who has long known
Mr.. Darden has promised TO give us a
brief sketch Of his lie, emboIy;ng some
interesting facts.-[Juchsom (Temnessec)
wig, Jnnc Is.
Mr.. l.. i. Williams, editor of the Ten.
nessee Farmer and Mechanic,' gives the
following facts in relation to Mr.. Darden
which Ii" heard in the neighboring town
ct Bolivar. Mr.. Darden was said to have
been vory sensitive at any alusion to his
unusual size. and would never consent 10
he weighed but by an ingenious trick
OF some Of the youngsters Of his town. who
were anXiou" to know his weight, that
o'Jact was attained. Mr.. Darden had =
buggy ordered to bc made for him, an
ordinary one not being strong enough
MIR. -. getting in it one day TO take a
''ue. some sly young rascal crept up and
marked the distance the springs had been
depressed 10y Mr.. DIS weight. Getting
an opportunity while afterwards. it was
Tiled with men and boys until it was de.
pressed ;hc same distance as bv Mr.D.'s
weight. ILo men aud boys being weigh.
ei, of course gave the desired weight. Mr..
II. was very much dispIeased when he
found 1t o0t, but couldn't help himself to
any consolation on that account. lie
Was often very mnch hrtated by letters
nom G'..erent persons and quarters propos-
ng to make An exhibition OF himself lie
~ sad not TO have been fat at all. The
celebrated English heavy man, Daniel
lambert who weighed 81 stone or 79s
L., 90, !! !h', t'o stove, yas also VERY
sensitive on the subject of his size and
tor January 10 1912. page "a, in the
"Anmuai Register" for 1909. pages 345.6
and in the "British History Chronology.
cn,1y arrayod,' by John Wade. page G8S.
From these it viii be proven that Ten
ncssce ha, produced one Of the largest
men that ever lived, if not the largest
NoShrHc BtRRcr.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-07-08
RULES FOR HOME EDUCATION.

l. From yonr chIllren's earliest m(an-
cv iucuGatc the necessity Of instant obe-
d;cnce.
>. Unite irmnoss with gentleness. Let
your children always understand that
what You say You mean.
B. Never promise them anything u.less
you are quite sure you can give them
what you promise.
4. lfyou tell little child TO do some
ding, show him how to DO it, and see
that it is done.
5. Always punish your children for
w''i"lIy disoJeyimg you, but never punish
them N anger
6. Never let them perceive that they
vcX yoa or make you lose your self com.
maud.
:. lIiAcv give way to petulcnce and
temper, wait ull they are calm, and ther
gently reason with them on the impropr
ETY. OF their conduct.
s. Remember that little present pun
ishmen;, when the occasion arises, il
much more efiectual than the threatening
Of . greater punishment, should the fau
be renewed.
0. Never give your children anything
because they cry for it..
10. On no account allow them to dc
at one Tina what you have forbidden un
der like circumstances at another.
! IL. Teach them that the only sur,
and easy way TO appear good is to b,
good.
Il. Accustom them to make their lit
( tie rectaS with perfect truth.
/ l3. Never ALLOW of tale bearing.
! II. Teach them that sef-deuial, no
self indudencs Of an angry and re.entiu
spirit, will make them happy.
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STRICT TEMPERANCE.

N-,,,r,. 49,, \l'.,L.,. al Nir..;,.;,
cam. NS,.i :, vii, ~. ,',..rn.} nnrra
,,"nal I,,.,h ,i,r'i,J.r. wow rnr,I,r
.,,,p IN fl. y,,.,.,y rr l;,.,,n Who was
81 rI. ,,r.l lnr,l,'.;.,n,.rr,u.,.,n nr ,n.r,y ,,rro
and never allowed any Of The .ntoNi
cn,inc NuiI to he kcp, on the premises,
or drank h- any one N BIZ, emnlny. John
was a great t.yorite with the uncle and
all the family. from the par,or 10 ihe
coach house. lis visit had been autici.
pe,cd with pleasure. and everybody was
disclosed TO make the most uf him
Al'cr breakfast, before the Colonel went
into town, as was his dmig practice, he
asked John ioto the library, and SAID to
him
we are al! temperance here; bat
keep n little old brandy here for my own
use--t"kc n dro? betoI" yon ridcF
John took iLlmhietuI, ANA tho Colo
mel went oft. No sooner was he gone
out, than Mrs. Mar;mdat", seeing John
on the piazza, beaE"ncd nIin to come IN
aud leading nun 10 hsr J0"aor, remarked
very good naturcdy--
Y"u SEQ Joan, wc are all very strict
temperance folks. The Colonel never
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BE POLITE.

lis said that George McDuflie, ,ofSou,h
Carolina, was very polite even when q
little boy. One evening he was hold.
ing n little calf Ivy its ears while his moth
cr MIXED the COW, and gentleman pas
sing by, said, Good evening my little
son = George returned, "Gcod evening
Sir" with such polite bow, that the
gentleman noticed him and said, "Whv
didn't YOU pull off your hat, my little
mani" George answered. "If you will
GET down and hold my calf for me, I will
pull off my hat 'oyou." Georges polite.
ness and shrewd remark were the making
of him. That gentleman said to bis
mother, "Gour son is a smart boy, and il
properly trained, will make a great man
some day. II you will permi, me, vii
give George good education aud give
him n start in the world" The moth 81
thanked the gentleman for his kiudnes,
and let him take charge OF her son..
George arose from the ears Of calf L
the highest rank in the legal profession
he was then sen; TO the State LegislatuiC
then to Congress--then made Cover
nor OF South Carolina.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-07-08
CHAPTER. IL.
POETRY.

Does the author really offer this to the
public as Poetry Trash 1T is the
most impudent string Of plagiarisms we
have eve. seen. We have long been IA.
miliar with every coupIet, though unable
at this time to lay our hands upon the
different authors. When will the days
OF Pope and Goldsmith ret Common
formuia for az uataeoraJie criticism.
And 1t shall be in poetry too coniin.
ueA David, two DAYS after lie bad formed
his determination This last was rather
hardy resolution for up to the event
ful Sunday, when Becky Tcxn's foot
caused such perturbation in his head, bis
notions Of poetry had been rather vague.
The specimens of yersifca:ion, which he
had seen, did not extend beyond the
Lutheran Hymn Book, and those insid.
ious little scraps OF paper found upon
sugar kisses but lie always used the
word 'hymes' for tue former, and kiss
verses for the latter. The term poetry
had no more generalizing effect than
brandy upon his ideas. | can attribute
this stupidity 20 no other cause than the
fact, that his sister CHRISTINA, or as she
was better known, Tecna, an irretrieyabl,
old maid, as bitter as her own weight in
aIoes, he'd always forbidden him to fal
in love with the giris.-'who Jest calche:
young man, like little boy does 2
I Junebug, and ties string to him, and
leo biui buzz around 'em ontil be can
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-07-08

When YOU fiud Master Jack suddenly
refuse one morning, to play marbles any
more forever, be sure that Master Jack Is
seized with his first love. When you
find in Master Jacks bedroom sundry
greasy bottles, with yellow bear in
blue forest on the label, whch-the label,
not the bcar--ntoms you that the con-
tents of the bottle is al unguent that
makes the mouStaches grow, you may be
sure that Master Jack is seized with his
first love. If Jack becomes satirical, and
alludes in scorntu terms to the world, be
sure Jacks first love has just sprouted.-
If You find Il pocket edition Of Byron
abont Jacks clothes, be sure Jacks far
gone in his frs: love. lfyou find pair
of patent feathers coming home hom your
shoemaker's on Saturday afternoon, and
can't remember ordering them, and they
can't fit anybody but Jack, don't blame
him : first love is responsible. If you see
Jacks finger ends rather inky, and scraps
of an acrostie anywhere around, be assur-
ed that first love has caused the spelling
, ofsome good stationery. Finally, If Jacl;
is suffering from first love don't meet the
complaint with too strong remedies, Ies
it strike in, and Jack strike out from pa
rental authority. First love is Ike the
whooping cough, we must all have i,,and
it is best to catch it young.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-07-08

The appended negro story, copied from
Southern correspondence OF Boston
paper, is not bad. General C gave
his black man Sawney, funds and permis-
sion to get quarters worth of zoology
at a menaperie. at the same time hinting
to him the striking affinity between the
Simia and negro races. Our sable friend
soon found himself under the canvas, and
brought to in front Of a seda.e looking
Iabocn, and, eyeing the bibo quadruped
closely, soliIoquised thus: Folks, sures
you're born 4; feet, hands, proper bad look
ing counlenance, just the nigger gettln
old, reckon" Then, as il seized
with bright idea, he extended lis hand,
with genaine Southern "how dye do,
uncle Z" The ape casped the negro $
hand, and shook it long and cordially
Sawney, then, piled his new acquaintance
with interrogaLions as to his name, raiiv'
1 ity and former occupations but, ellc-
ing no replies beyoud a knowing shake
OF the head, or n merry twnkiing OF the
eye (the spe was probabIslmedustlng the
best way of tweakng the darkey's nose,
he concluded that the ape was hound 10
keep non commiual, and, looking eau
tiocsly around, chuekled out: "be, he
! you too sharp for them, old TELLER; keep
dark if ye'd jist speak one wore Of En-
! gllsh, wniie man have hoe in yer hand
IN less than q inmate.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-07-08

The late Rev. DR.. Sutton, Vicar of Shef.
held, once said to the late Mr.. Peech, ve-
terlnary surgeon, "Mr. Peech how is it
you have not called upon me for your ac.
count Z" "Oh," said Mr.. Peech, 81 never
ask gentleman for money" Indeed, :"
said tue Vicar "then how do you get it
il he don't pay!" why" replied Mr..
Peech ."after certain time conclude
that he is not a gentleman, ,and then | ask
him."
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-07-08

There is gentleman il Union n. II q.
who was l0l years old, ou tns 7.h Of JU.
Iy. His name is Ralph Faruham and a
sIrcng effort Ina, been made to induce
him 10 be presen: sl tae Bunker Hill eel.
ebration, IN BoSlon--he having taken
part IN thc ha:,ic. lie declined gong ON
account OF the distance when his
son, a iai OF so or 60 years, proposed to
accompany him, replied, "ir he went, he
dIdn't want 20 be bothered with the care
@ children :" lie says he don't 'emem.
Der ol ever being sck--bul believes he
bad icyor or something. 80 or 90 years
ago.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-07-08

a waggish fellow, somewhat troubled
with an impeachment in his speech, while
one day sitting at public table, had oc.
casioa to use II pepper box. After shak-
ing it with all due vehemence, and turning
it in various ways, he found that the pep.
pcr-colns were in no wise inclined TO come
forth. "T.tth-this p pc pepper box" he
exclaimed, with tecetious grin, is
so some-something l-ljke myself. y
why so? :" interrogated neighbor.-
"p-poo poor delivery" was his reply.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-07-08

a few days since, one of our learned
counseIs deemed it necessary to shake the
testimony of a Mr.. Butterworlh, by i'm.
pugning his veracity the witness being
called to the stand, the lawyer commenc.
ed: "Do you know Mr.. But,erworth ~
"l es." "What is Butterworth 2" Two
and ten pence a pound, although I have
paid as high as" "That will do, sir
you can take your seat"
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-07-08

y farmer, who has recently taken re-
LlgIous turn, has disposed Of all his sheep,
from the idea that they are the most dis
sIpated and immoral characters" of all
Cn'T, auu ge"oiHny grVr' UP =, !, =,
though they are universally heeced.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-07-08

"Boy," said an i'll tempered old fellow
to noisy lad, "what are YOU hoHerin' for
wnen lm going by3" Hump" returned
the boy, what are you gong by tor
when I'm hoilerin'?"
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-07-08

"ls molasses good for cough 2" in,
quired Jones, who had taken n slight cold
and was barking with considerable energy.
ut ought 10 be-" said Brown it is much
S0fd Tor consumption.