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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-08-08

"A LGTHER HOMES, FOUNDRY AND
NJ ORNAMENTAL WORKS, Corner, of Benton and
ND Euphrosine streets Office No. LOG St. Charles street
W Two doors from the ST. Charles Theater,) Manufse.
tuer of the --latest and approved Patterns of Ratings ve
randahs Doors Shutters Vaults, Bridges Straight and Crcu
lar Stairs, Store Fronts Capitals and all kinds of
WROUGHT IRON WORK for Building purposes
Ratings, Castings, Guard Boxes Weights ven-
stor for sale at the Old Stand log ST. Chsrles street
Orleans Nv
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-08-08

ITATE OF LOU1SIANA, PARISH OF ORLEANS,
C Of New OreansSecond Justices Court for the Parish
Of Orleans
The following named delinquent Tax Payers for Taxes on
Real Estate and Saves and Personal Property due the City
Of New Orleans for the 1856 hereby cited
fore the undersigned within fifteen days from the first pubca-
of this citation the demand of said city for the
placed opposite their respective with interest
thereon the of ID month for each and
month from the It'll july 1851 until paid and Ave W
cent commission the
Witness hand at the city of New Orleans this 9th day of
August. A. y. 1857. CHARLES NJ. BRADFORD.
Second Justice of the Peace for the Parish of Orleans.
Ne 0fice-No. so Common street.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-08-08

E'TAT de Ia I4OuisIane, TfOisIcmc COlir de
IL District de In NOuveIle Orleans Je ccrtite lc Some
onr de Juliet 1851 ngemet etc rendu cete dams
Iaine de Mime Refine Amee Bosel epouSe de Auguse e.
ffouSler epouX, 9S35-
Mine Refine Amele oisse tpouse de Augste f. Boursier
son epoux La cour eOudeen les emogu-ges produts
dams eee are ont pleinement ustihcs les mot Htees
dams Ia petition de In emHudereSse il ordOnpe adugc ct
decree qn ait uremen de Ia emandeeSs Relne
Amte BoSscl lie deteueur Auguste F. Bossel son
epo ecrn separation de bens les parties ct ue
dissolution de la c0nmnnne t'acquets des gains q eNs
tie juSuci entire II de plus ordonne la deande
du defener HUT
ONE pacs cents neret legal paFtir de Ia
date de In cmande cesta dire du 80 JUN 1851 lsGHa pale
ent ct les s lie dit ugement soft eNecne par ypo
theque les bens du detendeur ct privilege sur O
crGaucers. Judgement rendu lie juliet 1885, sgne 10
Juliet 1851 l.. nUVlbNEAUD, Juge.
Bureau greiier, ce n jour de Juliet 1851.
jyl5 II aulO+ AID. DUPR Il, JR. Depute CireIicr.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-08-08

JOHN HALLER " HKOTHER. al TCHoUr

X. TCHUUPI.
onas street above St Joseph COPPER TIN AND sH EFT
IRON WORKERS., prepared do all kinds of work
In their line of business such putting Tin and Copper
ers Valleys etc. Also putting Copper Tn and Zinc Roofs
In all parts Of the city moderate prices, with prompnes and
dispatch All kinds of Jobbpg and Repairing attended with
dispetcl By strict attention all orders hope
share of the public patronage, TlTI
We beg leave refer the following gentlemen
Crozier Wing Jarnison Mcintosh Cook Morehouse ROB-
ert Hughes, g. " Church. Thomas Murray, Isaac Thayer
Caller, Tnrpn Co., j. W. Jewell
Letter Box co Mechanics and Dealers Exchange 10
Charles street. fe2lahWf
4 EEDs' FOUNDRY, NEW 0RLEA NS-LBEDs 1
- Iron Founders and Manntaetusrs of Vertical and Her
gar Kettles Garfers Filters Steam and Horse Power Drain
ing Machines Saw Mills Gin Gearing, Iron Columns and
Fronts for Buildings Furnace Mouths Bars and all
Mach iuery required for the South.
We have been duly authorized and
sTILLMAN,S PATENT BAGAssE FURNACE.
fel2 dhW1y LEEDS co.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-08-08

fTNHOMAS BARKER, GENERAL AGENT AND
i COLLECTOR = Particular attention given 10 STEAM
BOAT BUSINESS. Baton Rouge, La.
Reterences-Barbee Benjamin. George 4. Pike, S. NJ.
Hart Co.. Iarguier Lanoue, Col Andrew Matta Hon.
H. Morgau n. o. myl3 If
~@xN DIR. GUSTINE'S OFFICE FOR TREAT
PERMANENT or DISEASES OF THE EYE and Imperfec
tons of yision-l6s St. Charles street, opposite Lafay
cite Square.
All surgical operations of the Eye such Caa
Eact SquNtDg the insertion Of Artificial Eyes jal2
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Sl,5l3, 497 70

STATE OF LOUISIANA,
.-.. Parish of Orleans, City of New Orleans
Belt remembered that the 18th July 1857 before me- the
UNDERSIGNED Justice Of the Peace and for the aforesaid
personally appeared Charles j. Mansoni Secretary
Crescent Mutual Insurance Company Orleans who
ing duly according to law does depose and say
foregoing accounts Just and true, and transcript
from the books of said Company.
Sworn and subscribed before me- this 9th July 1857
lSigned1 G. j.. MANSOSl, Secretary.
[Signed1 CHAS NJ BRADFORD
Second Justice OF the Peace for the parish of Orleans
The Board OF Trustees resolved pay
Six cent in cash, outstanding certificates profits
10 the holders thereof their legal representatives and
after the I'd Monday of August proxo also declare v
dend as CENT? the earned pre-
lluins OF the for tbs ending the Both of June
1885, for which certificates will be issued the 18th
next and resolved further that after reservng ONE MILLION
DOLLARS of profits that all the outstanding the
of the issue of and lc and sevenyve per
OF the issue of 1852 be redeemed paid holders thereof
or their legal repl esentatves. as follows
That of 1850 on and after 18th of August next
That OF 1851 on and after 18th Of September next.
And IS per 1852 aud after 18th October next
from which date all interest thereon will The certificates
to be produced 1.-THE time Of payment cancelled
tent paid.
THOS. A. ADAMS, President.
GEO. JONAS, Vice President.
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OLs AMP ,XAKNI Is !, YEw ORLEANS OF

Are IN successful operation and prepared furnish
MACHIN FRY OIL, GAS OIL.
pAINTERS' OIL, BRIG VARNISH,
TANNERS OIL, NApTHA
REFINED ROSIN OH
At greatly reduced prices and equal quality to any Of those
articles in use
Dealers in Oils particularly invited an inspection of our
stock.
Orders received at the Mandatory, New Basin or at the
Office, l2 Union street. '' " ~
For evidence Of the good quality of these Oils the Company
refers TO the following persons who have tested them
caly in uoricang machinery and painting, whose ccrh.
Gates can be seen at any time.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-08-08
INSURANCE.

OFFICE OF THE CRESCENT MUTUAL
" INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ORLEANS = In
conformity with the requirements Of their charter,
cent Mutual Insurance Company submit the following
pleBt, viz
Amount of Premiums received for year ending
June 80 1857. SS4S 95s gS
Amount Of unerminated risks July LIST, lS6.. 1859 IS
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-10-15
Work and Thought.

1t is no less fatal error to cespise Labor
when regulated by intellect, than to value
il for its own sake. We are always in these
days trying to separate the tuo, we want
one man TO be always thinking, and another
10 be always working, and we call one q
gentleman and the other an operative,
whereas the tcorfing man ought often to Be
thinking, and The thinker often 10 be .rorkin9,
and bath should be gentleman in the best sense.
As L. is w.. make both ungentle, the ons
envying, the other despising his brother;
and the mass of society is made up of NOR
bid thinkers aud miserable workers. It is
only by labor that thoughts can be made
healthy. and oaly by thought that labor can
be made happy, and the two cannot 5s sep
arated with imPunity.-Rustin.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-10-15

A GENrLEMAE.-Show me a man who
can quit the brilliant society of the young
to listen to the kindly voice of age-who
can held cheerful conversation with one
whom years have deprived of oil charms;
show me the man who is willing to help the
defOrmed. who stand in need of help, as if
the blush of Helen mantled on his cheek;
show me the man who W ud no sooner look
rudely at the poor girl in fhe village than a.
the wei dressed lady in the saloon; show
n.. he n!in Gh0 treats unprotected maiden
h I'D 40 he would the heiress, surrounded by
The p"~ {. iul protection of rank, riches and
family; shuw me the man that a6h0rs the
iibrrtine's gibe--who shuns him as the
olasphemer and tradncer of his mothers
,x--who scorns as he would the coward,
the rdIculer of oman's regulations; show
me uan who never forgets for an instant
the delicacy and respect that is due to q.
woman, in any condition or class, and you
snoS me a true gentleman.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-10-15

WHICH IS THE HAPPiEsr SEAsoSl-At q
festive party uf old and young, the question
Was asked. Which Season of he year is
most hap. "" After b,ing freely discussed
by the guests, it was referred for answer to
tne host, upon whom was the burden of four
score veers. He asked if they had noticed
Sr0upe oi trees before the dwelling. and
eaid, 'When the Spring comes, and IN the
81 ~ir buds are breaking on the trees, and
taev a e covered with blossoms, think,
Ho1 aeautyM is Spring. And when the
Summer cpmes, aud Covers the trees with
lis heau'iiul foliage, and singing birds are
among the branches, | think, Loc beautiful
Is Samm r.! Wnen the Autumn loads them
3" ith go den fruits. and their leaves bear the
gorgeous tints of the forest, | think, HO1
BEAUTIFUL Is Autumn! And when it is near
Winter, and there is neither foliage nor
uiu, then lo"k up through the Iesaess
branches, as never could until now, and
see the stars shining.
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a smok, r and a Joker.

The Su ingfeid Republican tell, story
of Goa. dealer and an Insurance officer
whoi~ere converting, when the latter sug-
gested cigars, and ioculurly offered to pay if
the oIl dealer, Mr. P, would get them.
!. greed Vas the word, and Mr.. P
received ten cents, went of and bought 4
couple of cigars. Sir. F-,the Insurance.
man. and still in his chair, received his ci-
gar, and, after putting, and squeezing, and
Pinching, remarked that F-had better
iurk with the cigar he was putting freely
away upon than had fallen to his own lot
Il shouldn't woLder," replied P, 'for
gave eight cents for mine, ind only tive
for ours 80
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HAwLEY OLMSTED

e. fhc more teHGerly aud warmly one
loves. 80 much more does ac discover in
hImSel; detects r,ther than Charms, that ren-
der HIm nIt wuithl IL Oe ust'vcd. Thus
are our lit faults arst made kIoSn 10 Us ,
when we have a>cended The higher steps ut
religion. The mote we SATISFY the demands
of Conscience. the stronger they become.
Love uud religion are here like the sun. BY
III re- day 'igat acc turchIllh., The air ot the
u, a,,s,tmenu IS pure aud uuLiaturbed ny SIN
60. parli,I'; out let IN su. aeam, aud how
much du-t aud u.ctrs are h-vrring about
lean Pau! Richter.
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Hu8tin9 up a soft Place.

Twas down to see the widow yesterday,
said Tins uncle. and she gave me dinner.
| went down rather early ia the morning
We talked. laughed, and chatted, and
run on, she going out and in occasionally
TIL dinner was ready, when she helped me
graciousiy 10 pigeon pie. Now | thought
thai, Tlm, rather favorable. took it a
symptom oi PERSONA, APPRECIATION, because
every body knows love pigeon pie, and l
fiattered myself she had cooked it on pur
pose Tor me. So grew particularly cheer
iul, and thought could see it in her too
So after dinner, while sitting close beside
the widow, | fancied we both felt
rather comfortable Ike-I know / did.
tet that | had lailen over head and ears in
love with her, and imagined from the " ay
she looked she had fallen in love with me.
Sue appeared Just for all the world as if she
thought it was a coming--that was go
ing to court her. Presently--I couldn't
help i'll laid my hand softly ON her beau
tiful shoulder, and remarked when | had
placed it there in my blandest tones. lin
for tried to throw my whole soul into the
expression, remarked then, with my eyes
pouring 1--we, truth, and fidelity, right int
hers:
"Widow, this is the incest, softest place
ever had my hand on in all my lite!"
Looking benevolently at me. and at thu
same time flushing up little. she said, il
melting and winning tones
doctor, give me your hand, and I'll pu
it on a much softer pace"
In a moment, in rapture, consented, an
taking my hand, she gently, very gently
Tim, and quietly laid it on my head--an
burst into laugh that's ringing in my eur
yet.
Now, Tim, haven't told this to livin
soul but you, and, by jinks! you mustn't
but couldn't hold in any longer, so te
| I'D ~ spBt furf her
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Home.

The Watcbman and Reflector thus beauti.
fully Illustrates the child's idea Of hons:
"This is my home," cried little one, .
treasured boy of four summers, as fresh
and rosy he come in from school at the close
OF a winter afternoon.
"Indeed, little Willie," said mothers
visitors. show is it! Suppose now you GO
out on the sidewalk and try the next So0r.
Suppose you step into the entry. throw of
your little sack as you have done here, sLd
proceed TO the parIor. Would not tha, bs
your home!"
"No, indeed, said Willie. "thas would no,
be it,"
"Bat tell me why not,' 4.
Willie had never thought Of this. He
paused for moment, then directing his
eyes to where his mother sat quietly sewing
he replied with an earnest gesture,
"SAe HGes here %
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Original
Albert's Hat.

'Tis dear little hat, and it hangs there still,
And the voice of the past, ak our string
thrill
For it seems as q shadow, of days passed DER,
or the bright one gone, who that hat once wore
Yes, there silent il hangs. with its curling front,
Still as plsysully rolled, as has been its wont;
But the light -colored ringlets. which wave below
Has shown their last luster. year. ago.
Al. the hat is the same, but it shadows no more.
Those light blue eyes. as in days of yore;
And the sunny smile, that played on that brow,
Can but light up our hearts sad memory now
Then recall not the past. for his dimpled hand,
Will never again touch that little band;
Nor the breeze no more will bear the tone
OF the ringing laugh, of Ally-gone.
But think oil him now. with glittering crown,
Ger his Heavenly-forehead, resting down;
While his fingers stray over the golden Tyre;
That blends his voice with the cherub choir.
LYDIA II. RAYMOND.
APPLETON. Wis. July 1857.
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GA happy comment on the annihilaticn
Of time and space By locomotive sysney 70
a. follows:
\ little child who came ii,y miles ON
railroad. then took a coach to her unclss
house, some tive miles further. was asked on
her arrival, il she came by the ears. eve
came little ways in the cars, and then su
the rest OF the WAY in carriage"
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Lines
TO G. 6. CCKTlSe-

TO G. G. CUkTIss.
Lo, here comes Pegasus SO let US be going,
Sweet odors of flowers aloft on the gale,
And here are the beauties Of Sumner eve, THROWN G
Her m auile OF, shadows DER woodland and vale
As mild as the angels. the Zephyrs of heaven
, Fan lightly the brow of the aged and young;
The sweet warbling songsters their farewell have
given !
And moved every be an as tho Seraphs had sung
oh. come my ffiend, now. while the beauues ye
linger,
Oh. come. quickly come to tie bowers of the
West,
Ere earth shall grow dreary, or autumn's rude
finger
Shall snatch the fair blossoms that bloom on hel
breast.
We boas, not of the splendor, nor golden streams
flowing
Beneath where the Lotus tree widens around
b proudly the Oak with the Poplar is growing
And nils gently flow with a musical sound.
>Tne seasons move onward; in hope sdll confiding
We live through each day, through each month
and each year,
Yet swiftly are we down the stream Of Tim gid
ing,
Then come, quickly come. for welcome i:
here. Euros.
LOUISVILLE. ~. Sept 1857.
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O-Old Rogers was v's'tngs trend who
had remarkably fne little girl. aeou, ,hrss
wears old, famous tor smart sayings. AZ
u,usl. she wos shown of before our estseu-
ed friend. What 10 Oapar said ths psreut,
IN order 10 draw ou, the precocious reply
.Papa's a humbug,' said tho juvenile. Il
q. are" saio old Buger, 81 never in my
lie, saw so Young child with so nature =
1. uJSment"
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GA little boy called upon one Of our
citizens last week, and offered some raSp-
berries for sale. Well, my son. says the
citizen, ARE there not worms in themP Ths
little aoy frankly replied, i think there are
me- Our Il izsn then said, j don't want :
the 0rrrie-, bat as vuu are an honest boy
and eli the ruth, viii give you dime.'
The boy Fetnrted, Il don't sell my honesty. 4,
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nEWa-hin.lfnn

6TWa>hinston, visiting a lady in his
ne ghborhoUd, on leaving the house, little
girl was directed TO osen the door. He
turned to the child and sald:-'l am sorry.
my little dear, to give you SO much trouble ,
Il wish. sir,' she replied, ii, was 10 let you
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-10-15

An UNsoPHIsTIcATED SWEETHEART. "A
young lady alighted from stage coach,
when piece oil ribbon fell into the coach.
you have lett your bow behind" said
lady passenger.
90, no haven't, he's gone fiShing'"
innocently rejoined the damsel, proceeding
on her way.
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JoxE FOR FARMER The french exec

JoxE FOR FARMER The french exec.
ell nations in studied eqnivoque, bu, give u
Yankee for the unintsn;ional kiab 4
western New York farmer Writes - follows
70 a distinguished agricul'uralist. to whom
ne tell under obligations for introducing
variety of sN Respected Sir: went
Yesterday To th, .air at NJ tound
several pigs Of your species; there was .
grel, variety Of beasts, AMI was assonish-
I'd at no; seeing YOU there"
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CT-An aimirer OF dogs having had a new
litter OF fine breed, friend wished him
to put him down for puppy II set you
down for one great while ago." was the
answer
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ALLINA FLuTrER A Harrisbursh pa
par gives the following case of absence Of
mind:
A Girl who was one o. our hrst loves.
Was one nj ht lighting Us out, after having
passed delight ul evening. and in bashiuf
trcpidaliOn shs blew Us out, and drew the
candle behind the door and kissed ii.
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0TMJre hearts pine away in secret an
muisn, TOR the want of kindness from those
who should be their cumforters, than for
any other calamity in life.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-10-15

JThe stability and permsncy Of our
g.y r., men, dep pands upon the integrity and
morality oi The people.
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0TNothing casts denser cloud over
the mind than discomfort, rendering it more
occupied about the evil that disquiets it
than the means of removing it.
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or ommrn sense ha, become such a
rare comm .i,,, lh-i jdr Urr.c has ter q
into - t1J., conPac, tc I'VE ~ '.hoHt '.
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An EyE-OpENER FOR THE PRESIDENT
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-04-15
The Spiritual Hand.
go. II 40. ..f,,fel fbss -

Mr.. Willis, a student OF divinity in Harvard Uni
versIty, hss, for year or two past, been figuring
az fourIh-proof spiritual medium 10 Cambridge,
Boston, Salem, and various other places Ia Mass.
His reputation wss 50 excellent as TO iuducs Prof
Eustis, Of the Lawrence Scisntic School, aud 9th
er gentlemen cted ~ith the University, 70 at
tend one Of his private circles la Boston, last week
SolemnIy formed iisrH around the table the circle
OF converts impressible ladies' iacredulous profes-
sore, and medium Villa For ums everything
cent on suce. s,fuly. The table sas moved, the
rups we're distinctly given, and some remarkable
disclosures Of tact aud doctrne made. But a few
Of she ompsny were not quite satisfied. and Mr..
Willis Was auxious 90 astonish the learned prOfes-
sors win a higher proof OF bis powers.
The lights were exsingnl-ned. and the circle walt
ed s'in solemn silence all Presently MisaA, Nho
l. Bit OF a eonvert 10 the iaigh sure that
q spiritual hand bad touched hers; then Miss B..
tells The ghostly Engers. Sio~ly the spiritual hand
stole around tie CIRCLE until t reached Professor
Eussia. loa b hsd ssihced tue Others but he was
anxious 70 make tbe strangers betIer acquaintance.
VITA true Yankee h-artiness be shook The spirit
uai hand; with tras Yankee warmth be kept shah
lng IL, grasping the shsdowy ds.h more aud more
tightly. Tue dagers struggling 20 Tree themselves,
bat me Professor h-d on I'LL tue hghss lit aud
he san hilnsef elafehing Mr.. Wills naksd Joot.
hiss A. scot into spirilsa Mysteries. aud tue eEs.
broke up 10 eoatasson.
fris stry has cone to Us shroagh spiritual
haBds. ifit L. true, e uoaII SEEN 70 iusnssh tae
isealsy wish as amplr for snspenosg she d.
Witty staient from his coanscs0e With tbs laissE
sy.--N y Peat.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-04-15


en- nv to sell & eir party for heir ofhcess Assur-
edy il II, AZ the moral Of politics 90 now a-days.
Now. word about the policy of the South. We
have been CHARGED with lnxuriating in opposition,
WITHOUT proposing airy definite programme Of action
for the South. We are not justly amenable 20 any
such charge. We have, time and again, outlined
programme which was fully definite enough tnr
The state of The public mind 10 the South. Opiuion
must pr cede action A general idea of what Is to
be done, and the vii 20 DO IT, must proceeds the de
tails Of the plan by which it may be accomplished
When the Southern mind-emancipated from ira.
dition and liberated from the despotism of National
Pary-is ready, definite programme wi not be
wanting Meantime We have this TO say: The u
sue il distinctive made between thu North and the
South il Is Heath contest, aud, with her
present resources. the South cannot conquer an the
Union. IfShe is to1be saved, she must work out
herowu salvation her own foresight must be ner
providence-her own wiz her destiny.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-04-15

"ABoUT AS DEsTRUoTIvR.n-A good thing
occurred the other evening during the festivi-
ties of the dinner to Mr.. Lake. "The army
and our citizen sold'ery" had jast been toasted,
and response made by distinguished officer
present, when gentleman at the south end of
the table rose aud ssid he saw no reason for
neglecting another honorable profession reprsen
ted there aud by way Of supplying the o'nis-
sion he gave "fhe medical profession-G6oHtds
destructive as the army or macy"
This brought the house dOIon, and distin-
gnished member OF the profession up, who
made very humorous and amusing response
TO this telling hit Vicks6urg Wig.
The doctorsare great fellows 20 joke. There
is DO soaring them Of, with an allusion to tomb
stones. They ars as ready to acknowledge the
uncertainty of medicine, as the lawyers the
uncertainty Of Law.
But-we all make great deal Of sport OF
the faculty., when we are wel-snd when we
get sick our faith 10 their ability is Immediate
ly reinstated.