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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-05-06
LIBRARIES SUPPLIED

With scarce and choice Books, English and Am
crcau, at reasonable prices. A. WILLIAMS &
CO.. special agents for Harper & Bros Publica-
tons, 100 Washington street. Boston, offer for
sale and for the selection of Libraries-Public,
Circulating. and Private-a very fine collection
of scarce and valuable Books. in all classes of
literature, which they will sell to clubs and soci-
cites at very reduced prices. Subscriptions also
received for the American and Foreign Newspa-
pers. All new Publications received as soon as
issued from tae press. Call at 10O Washington
street, when III the city, and examine our collec-
ton.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

HoLLowAY's OINTMENT AND PILLS have cos
mopolitian reputation. In every land Christian
or savage, 10 which commerce has carried them
they have become standard remedies for the most
painful and dangerous complaints to which hu-
manity is liable. The ointments an acknowl-
edged specific for all eruptivc, humorous, and ul-
cerous disorders, and there is no disease OF the
stomach, the liver, or the bowels that they may
not be subdued by persistent use of the Pills.
"BALM OF THOUSAND FLowERs"-A CouN-
TsRFElT.-A person pretending to have been
partner With W L. Fetridgc in the above ar
ticle palming of spurious preparation on
the public. All are counterfeits unless the
name FETRIDGE & Co., is written on the
side and W. p FETR1DGE g. Co. printed on
the front of tho label The genuine article
is for sale by all respectable Druggists, who
frown down counterfeits and impostors.
WHITE TEETH PERFuMED BREATH AND BEAU
rirrL COMPLEXION can be acquired by using
the Balm of thousand Flowers" What
lady or gentleman would remain under the
curse ola disagreeahle breath, when by using
the Balm OF a thousand Flowers would rem
der IL sweet.
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
WE, the subscribers, being appointed by
w the Probate Cour, for the District Of
Addison, Commissioners, to receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands Of all per-
sons against the estate Of
CYRUS PORTER,
late of Middlebury, in said district. deceased
and also all claims and demands exhibited in
offset thereto and six months from the 18th
lay of April 1857, being allowed by said
Court for that purpose,we do therefore here
by give notice that we will attend to the bus
mess Of our said appointment at the late
dwelling house OF the deceased, on the alst
day Of May, and the 9th day OF October,
1857, from nine o'clock, A NJ, until four
o'clock, p. NJ, on each of said days.
JASON DAVENPORT, tcor,r.
HARVEY PRlCHARD,
Dated at Middlebury. this 10Th day OF
April. A. ID. 1867. l;Sw
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DIED.

At New Haven Mills, April, 9Th, Flora,
wife Of P. J. Smith, and sister to Ira Abcrnethy,
aged 81 years.
OF q truth, she was an afectonate, kind,
Mother. Her last suterings were short.
and not severe, though as two of her chill
dren since December last. have gone to their
long home, she has endured mentally, but
being happy in the Lord, especially the winter
past. Now
She's in place of joyous rest,
And from all care, and pain set free (;
y A place that sin will near modest,
And troubles there can never be.
CONN.
In Lincoln, April 9th, Mr.. VALENTINE G.
VARSEr, aged So years and IL months.
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MACHINE BETTING


These goods, since their first introduction to
the public, almost three years ago, have been full
~ tested, and the result has proved them to pos
s'ss all the qualities requisite to make them
perfect article. Their freedom from all imp eas.
mt odor, proof against the injuries action of ac-
ids, oils, grease, &C.: their non-conductng prop
erty in resisting heat, cold and electricity while,
unlike India Rubber, they will not decompose or
become sticky-renders them at once the cheap
est and most desirable Water Proof Goods yet ill.,
troduced. The Caps Hats, &C., can be set on the
hottest stove, and water boiled in them, without
injury, and also rolled up and put in the pocket
We earnestly call the attention fall who visit
tile city to our store, to see the Thousands of uses
to which Gutta Percha can be applied. We have
also for sale an extensive variety Of Fancy Goods,
Toys, DC, together with a well selected stock of
Fine Lw'hy which We can sell cheaper than the
cheapest. If our friends will call we will at eas
show them a Museum free of expense.
To Manufacturers Our Gutta Percha Betting
we will warrant to for crossbeits, where expo
scd TO the greatest friction, without injury.
Please call and examine. Our Circulars with
Prices will be sent with pleasure, on application
10y letter. addressed to FREEMAN 0ENE.
Nos. 1875 & l27 Hanover Street, Boston.
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S. NJ. PETTENGILL & cos.
BOSTON BUSINESS DIRECTORY,
A p r IL, 1857.

10 The following List of Cards was collected
by S. NJ. PE1TENGILL g. Co.. Newspaper Advcr-
tiaing Agents, No. 10 State Street, Boston, who
are authorized by the publishers Of tile BEST and
MOST WIDELY CIRCULATED Newspapers through
out the United States and British Provinces, to
take advertisements and subscriptions at their
LOWEST RATES.
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MARRIED..

In the Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church,
at Vernon, N. Y, on the 22d inst, by Rev.
Samuel W. Cozzens, father Of the bride. HENRY
NJ. KNOX, Of st. Paul, Minnesota, to CHAR
LoTTE d. CozzENs, Of Vernon.
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.


WE, the subscribers, being appointed by
w the Probate Court for the District Of
Addison, Commissioners, to receive, eX-
anime and adjust all claims and demands Of
All persons against the estate of
REUBEN BlNGll AM,
late of Cornwall in said district, deceased,
and also all claims and demands exhibited
in offset thereto; and six months from the
18th day of April, 1857, being allowed by
said court for that purpose, We do therefore
hereby give notice that We will attend TO
the business OF our said appointment, Al the
dwelling house of widow Rhoda Bingham in
said Cornwall on the second Tuesdays of
May and October next from nine o'clock, A,
NJ until four o'clock, p. NJ, OH each OF said
days
JOHN SANFORD, tCor,r.
SIMEON s. ROCKWELL,
Dated a, Caihw wall. this 10th day OF April,
1857 i:av
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VARNISHES.


The Subscribers would call the special notice
Of Railroad Car, Omnibus and Coach Builders,
and Piano Forte Manufactures, to the fact that
we possess advantages second TO no other estab-
lishment for the manufacture of
RELIABLE NARNlSH.
We have engaged with us Mr.. John Babcock
an experienced practical Varnish Maker, from
Newark, n. j., whose reputation among consul
mers is Il sufficient guaranty for the superiority
of our NARNISHES.
They are put up, rs ordered, in secure packa-
gea of wood or tin. No charge for barrels other
packages subject to charge. Strict and prompt at
tention given to all orders. We keep 10 to go
thousand gallons constantly on hand.
S1lMSON, VALENTINE & CO.,
IS Broad Street, Boston.
A CARD.
Boston, July /, 1856.
The subscriber having, Tor seven years past
manufactured Narnishcs for Messrs. Bigeow &
Prince, Of Newark, N j. takes this method to IL
form those interested in the sale and consumption
Of VAN ishes, that lie is now engaged and intcres-
ted with Messrs. Simpson Valentine & Co., Of
Boston, in their Nanish Establishment, and with
pleasure would solicit for the firm the patronage
Of his friends aud the public. JOHN BABCOCk.
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NOTICE-FOR SALE.
FOR SALE.

az ACRES Of Timbered Land In Cornwall,
~ about 3-4 of a mile from the Rail Road =
The timber consists of Cedar and Ash, and will
cut about so cords to the acre. A great chance
TO procure Cedar Posts and Rails and Ash Tics.
Apply to r. WAINWRIGHT
Middlebury, Oct 20th 1856. 27;tf
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To the Public i!
EcGnl Natifcs.


STATE OF vERMoNT,l BE it t,n,in.
~ instinct of Addisor SIS. Tered HAT al a
Probate Court held in Mddlcbury in AID fer
the district of Addison, ON the 18th day Of
May, a. b. 1857
Hiram Smith, executor Of the last will and
testament Of
ELIZABETH G. JONES,
late Of Chicago, in the State of Illinois, de-
ceased, presents his administration account
for allowance;
1t is thereupon ordered that said account
be considered by this Court for allow ancc st
tho session thereof to lie held at the Pro-
bate Office in said Middlebury, on Mon
day Tho 18th day of May, A. d. 1857, at
tell o'clock. a. NJ, and that notice thereof
be given to all persons interested that they
may appear, and make their objections, if
any they may have, to the allowance of said
account, by publishing certified copy Of this
order in the Middlebury Registel-a news
paper printed at said Mddlcbury-three
wees 'u:tessiye'y, previous TO the time Of
said Court.
CALVIN G.. TILpEN, Judge.
4 true copy of record
33w Attest, J. W STEWART Register.
STATE OF VERMONT, ! Be it remein bered
- District of Addison, SIS. that at Probate
Court held at Middlebury in and for the Dis
trict of Addison, on tho 4th day If May,
A. D., 1857,
L. d Jenny, guardian of
MARY HAGARTY,
minor, presents his petition to this Court for
license to sell the real estate Of his ward, situn-
ted in Leicester, in said district, and therein
represents that it would be for the interest Of
his said ward to sell the same, and after paying
the expenses of sale, put the proceeds thereof
at interest 1t is thereupon ordered that said
application be considered by this Court. at tho
session thereof to be held at the Probate Office
in said Middlcbury, on Monday, tho 25th day
of May, A. b. 1867. at ten o'clock, A. NJ, and
that notice thereof be given to oil persons
interested, that they may appear and make
objections, if any they may have, to the gran
ting of said license, by publishing a certified
copy of this order in the Middlebury Register
"a newspaper printed at said Middlebury-
three weeks successfully, previous to the time
of said Court.
CALVIN G. TILpEy, Judge.
A true copy of record.
! 3:3w Attest, J. W STEWART, Register.
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T IBERATION.-This is TO certify that by mu-
tual agreement on the LIST day Of January,
1857, relnqushed all claim TO the earnings OF
my son, BRADFORD !. PARKER, for the remain
der Of his minority. ! shall neither claim his wa
ges nor nav any debts OF his contracting, since
the above agreement was entered into.
ELI h. PARKER.
Middlebury, April %, 1857 2'9w.
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- From The National Era, Washington.
" BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs.-" We
y N so tar depart from our custom ms to say
4 u Of the above article that we have seen it
O1r; tried, and find it an excellent prepare
OE- ton, in a very convenient form, for
= Coughs. Colds, and Hoarseness." Pub
,cSH lie Speakers and Singers will find them
SIn Indispensable upon trial. BY enclosing
USH to J. I. Brown & Son, Boston, 36 cents
o. in stamps, box of these lozenges will be
sent, prepaid, to any pat of the United
. States They are kept by Druggists
Q z generally throughout New England and
o Canada.
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Paper Hangings.

An extensive assortment, comprising all the
novelties Of the season, always on hand which
buyers will do well 10 call andinsrect before pur.
chasing JAMES q. LOCKETT,
Importer and Wholesale Dealer, 90 Congress near
Milk street.
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NOT EXACTLY
WAR! WAR!l WARlll
But a Great Revolution in
Sc WING MACHIN ES.

WAR! WAR;! WARlll
But a Great Revolution in
SEW WING MACHIN ES.
The wonderful little Sewing Machine which we
now have on exhibition and for sale at our Ware
house, No. 332 Washington St., was invented by
person who lived in the mountains of Virginia,
m ore than sixty miles from any post road, and
who had never secna Sewing Machine Of any
kind up to the time he produced the simple and
perfect little piece of mechanism which We are
daily selling, at retail, to hundreds of pcople-and
which is the wonder and admiration Of every one
who has seen it in operation.
Its general appearance and the arrangement of
the few parts entirely different from any Sew
ing Machine ever before offered to the public and
we do not hesitate to say that it is the most uni
que and desirable thing of the kind which has, or
ever can be, sold for Fifteen Dollars, The princi-
pie involved in this machine is purely original,
and it is fully protected by three broad and valua-
bic Patents Therefore no one need fear that after
they have paid us SIS for machine, they will
have to pay TO some other party, S. or $40 for
the right to use it The machine occupies hardly
six square inches of space, but it will wear us
long, if not lodger, than any Sewing Machine now
made Tor Fdmity Lsf, and the most ordinary ma
chnist could, at any time, if required, make any
Of the few parts, excepting perhaps the needle
II is used by fastening it to the leaf Of any ia
BILE, (by means of an ingenious device, which is
also patented or to any place that has sufficient
.
Every person can see and understand the whole
operation Of the machine at glance.
In snort, its value, as labor saving medium, is
fully appreciated by the ladies' and they en-
thusiastic in its praise. 1t is the envy of invcn-
tors who have been following ell-beatem track
because they are now well beaten tho msevts
and it is pronounced by almost every one Of the
thousands who throng our warerooms, and who oil
course, are eye-witnesses Of its merits, 10 lie The
most simple Stping Mao ine in HI. rorH!
The machi which we sell for SIS works by
hand, and will sew from 500 to 500 stitches per
minute. For s25 we furnish handsome table,
with black walnut top, loot. power, &C., all com
plete, and the little machine, when SO arranged
can, if desired, be run with perfect safety, more
than 1000 shhhes per minute
What has long beer waited in the maIket is a
good Sewing Machine which can be sold at q
price that will come within the reach Of person,
Of moderate means. Let everybody come and
see if we are uot prepared to meet such II want
EMERY, HOUGHTON & CO.,
1872 Washington ST., Boston.
Opposite the Adams House.
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Smoked Beef and Hams.

ALSO
NORTHERN PORK, LARD, FISH, &c
ID ECElVED and for sale, by g.
III May 8, 1857. {. VALLETTE.
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SPRING GOODS
OPENING AT
VALET Els.
April 2jth, 1857.

N. S. Plaster.
Ten Tons best quality Ground Plaster, in bags,
for sale by (April rs. +. VALLLTtE.
Dried Fruits,
Apples, Peaches,
Turkish Prunes, Rasins,
Currants, Ci;ron,
Nuts md Fig,
For sale by (April 25,l L. NALLErTE.
Glover Seed.
NORTHERN AND WESTERN Clover Seed,
~ for sale by I. NALLEIIE.
April is.
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BOSTON ADVERTISEMENTS.
DIR / w PHILIPS

DIR. j. w. PHELPS
Has the largest and best assortment Of Trusscs
Abdominal Supporters, Shoulder Braces Silk l.
lastic Stockings, Knee Caps, and apparatus for
the correction and cure of all kinds Of Physical
Determines, in this country. His instruments
are used at the Massachusetts, General lIuslital
and other similar instructions in Europe. or
flee and Store No 6s fremont ST., sign of the Col
den Eagle. For sale by Druggists throughout the
country.
Indian Remedies.
1t will be remembered that tho New England
Medical Society was formed for the suppression
of Quackery in the Indian system of medicine,
and the Indian Medical Institute, No. SO Brom-
field street, Boston, was established TO supply tile
public with genuine Indian Remedies for all dis
ases.--DR. GREENE, Experimenting Physi-
clan, acquired knowledge of this system by &C
tual experience with the Indians, and understands
their true system Of II edcine.
Persons should not be deceived by advertise
ments from persons who have never acquired any
practical knowledge with the Indians. lnvalids
and a persons interested in the Indian System
Of Medicine, should send and get copy Of the
INDIAN Ar CANA"
newspaper published at the " Institute" which
will give list of the principal Indian Remedies,
their prices and uses, and full exposition Of the
merits of the practice, and also of the imposition
which is carried on by pretenders. copy Of
the paper will be sent free of charge to any one
requesting IT,
Consultations personally, or by letter, free Of
charge.
Address DR.. R. GREENE, SO Brom6ed street,
Boston.
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FLOWER SEEDS.
FOR SALE.

DUNLAP'S Superior Flower Seeds, lust re-
IL ceived, and for sale at RUSSELS.
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STATE OF VERMONT, ! BE it remembered
- District of Addison, SIS. ) that at a Probate
A. D., 1857,
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CALVIN G. TILLEN, Judge.
4 true copy of record
3:3w Attest, J. W. STEWART Register.
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Or. C.. w. CALKINS,

NOTICE TO FEMALES.
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The subscriber respectfully requests Inc FAT
mers of New inglaud TO examine the Report
made TO the Legislature by the State Committee
on Agriculture the present session Senate Doc
ument No. 4, pages 26s and 200 showing the
stand the fertilizer has taken as used upon the
Farm School at Westboro'.
p. S.-A circular showing its effects upon Corn,
Potatoes and all pod-bCarng plants, the Grape
Vine, Fruit Trees, &C., will be sent per mail to
any person, free of charge.
JAMES GOULD,70 State street, Boston.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-04-11
TO CorresponAexatS.

We arc anxious to collect all the mining and
news items from the different localities of our
county, and publish them weekly for the benefit
of our readers. If some of our friends will oblgc
us in this respect shall feel very grateful. Ma
ny hesitate because they feel reluctant to write
for paper. This is certainly poor excuse
1t makes no difference to us how badly commune
cations arc written if they only contain facts
Any man of common intelligence can give us min
ing items--how claims are paying, the improve
ments discovery of mines. &c, which are COM
mon to every locality in the county. We say
then TO those of our friends who may feel dspoS-
ed to send us mining or other news don't stop
Cor bad writing OF spelling. Just give us the
facts and we shall take pleasure in setting them
correctly before the public.
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'TO &p1EsSC-ibo2-@.

Persons sending subscriptions for the Journal
to lie forwarded to their friends in the Atlantic
States will please bc particular in writing the
name and address in plain, lcgiblc hand. The
name of the county (Which is often neSlectcd,)
should always be given.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-04-11
Hush of Nature.

All heaven and Garth arc still though not in
sleep
But breathcss as we grow when feeling moist,
And silent as we stand in thoughts too deep.
All heaven and earth are still from the high
host
OF stars, to the lulled lake and mountain coast :
All is concentrated in Il lie intense,
Where not a beam, nor air, nor leaf is lost
But hath part Of being, and a sense
OF that which is Of all creator and defence.
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DGssoLUTIoN or COMPREHENSIVE.

TVHE FIRM OF WASS, MOLIT0R q Co.. As
l sayers Of Gold and Silver, is this day dissolv-
ed by mutual consent. and their business will he
settled by CHARLES UZNAl, a member of said
firm. and now partner in the house of HAIR
ASZTIII, U/NAY n Co. Gold and silver Rcfn-
ers and Assaycrs. Once No. IS Battery street, be-
tween Commercial and Sacramento streets
The ASSAY LABRATORY of the late firm
having been transferred and connected with the
New Refinery. the friends and depostors who
have heretofore deposited with Wass, Molitor q
Co.. are respectfully solicited TO continue their
business with the new firm Of IlARASZTIIY, 4,
UXNAY q Go.
(Signcd) T. c. WASS,
a. p. MOLITOR,
CIIAS. UZNAN.
San Francisco, March lG, 1857. Him.
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Proverbs or DIFFERENT NAuoNs.-Latin-
What is not necdful is dear at a larthing.
ltalian-Thcre is no worse robbcr than a bad
book.
Spanish-The robes of lawyers are lined with
The obstinacy OF suitors.
Turki,h-lt is easy TO so aioot, when one leads
On. = horse by the bride.
German Charity gives itself rich eovetous,
ness boards itself poor
Engli,h-lIc who says what he likes shall hear
what he docs not like. No pains, no gains-no
sweat no sweet.
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Cha D CEY VILE HOTEL
DR.. H. M. CHAUNCEY, Proprietor.

DI' H. M OIIhUNOE1 IIUII46UUI'
TNlIE Proprietor having just completed f',f2s1E
/ a large and commodcous Hotel. will je5
hereafter be prepared to accommodate llHgsa,
those who may favor him with their patronage
in manner he trusts will please them.
1t is pleasant drive from the town Of Weaver
to this Hotel, and particular attention will be
paid to keeping supply of refreshments on hand
for transient visitors.
The table and sleeping department are under
the care and direction of MGs. GrHFoRp lady
well qualified to make everything pleasant and
agreeable to those who may visit this Hotel.
chauncevville. July II. 1856. 25-tf
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zGOLDFINCHo ,
VElVERVILLE THEA TER.

FE1lllS Thcater has been enlarged and put "a
/ in thorough repair. and will be rented by ~
the single ight month or season. The The [ IL
alter is we'll supplied with scenery and properties
aud viii accommodate five hundred persons For
terms sc. apply to f, ", BLAKE, Weaver, Trinity
Co.
Weaver. July -, 1856. 25-tf,
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SAZERAC SALOON.
Butter! Butter

ERESII EEL. RIVER Isl TIER. for safe by
j il HOOKER.
Weaver August %. 1856. 29-l,
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A young fellow eating some cheese full of
shippers Mt tavern one night exclaimed
Now have done as much rs Sampson for
have slain my thousands and tens Of thousands"
Yes retorted another, aud with tho same
weapon the Jaw bone Of an ass
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-04-11

EQrIyocAL CoNrIlMENr.-A wife wrote to her
husband absent in California. that the longer he
stayed away, the better she liked him. Distance
often lends cnchantment to the view
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-04-11

TnE MEMORY or THE DEAD. 1t is nn exquisite
and beautiful thing in our nature that when the
heart is touched and soltencd by some tranquil
happiness or feeling, the memory Of the dead
comes over it most powerfully and irrcsistably,
It would seem almost as though our better tho Is
and sympathies were charms, in virtue Of which
the soul is enabled to hold some vague and mys-
tcrious intercourse with the spirits of those whom
we loved in life, Alas how often and how long
may those patient angels hover around us, watch
ing for the spell which is 50 seldom uttered and
50 soon forgotten DicftHs.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-04-11

When the celebrated Joseph Lancaster was in
Washington he delivered lecture in the House
of Representatives from the Speaker chair. Mr.
Clay, then Speaker, complimented him by saying
the chair had never been filled so we'll Mr..
Lancaster very modestly replied, that Man, in
his best estate was of very little account that
the Speakers chair had never been filled with
anu MiHq better Han Clayp =
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4 sclNDuous LlnEL. Douglas Jerroll says
woman . arms are the scrpcnls that wind about
p man rCck, killing hi- hesl resolutions