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Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-12

~ "So," said Mrs. Partington, rails
ing her benevolent eyes ffer= two
weeks old newspaper, which had come
to her wrapped around her daily her.
rings so they are runnin' Banks
agin, though why they run him in New
York an Philadelphe, I can't we'll see.
Howsumever, poor man, he must be We
ry tired. In Philadelphe he has caved
in, they say, an I don't wonder; but
in New York an Bostown he still holds
out. But if he only marks his paper
good, without making it so, he is cata-
mount to a suspender, any how. That
would niver do in a newspaper" And
the old dame subsided into her spelling
again. ----- 80
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-12

reA A Schooiboy, being asked by
the teacher how he should fog Bin, re
piled, IF you please sir, should like
10 have it upon tine Italian system-the
heavy strokes Upwards, aud ting DOWN
ones light p' ....
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-12

BG- "Tom tell me the biggest lie you
ever told and Iii give you a glass of
stout"
"A lie 7 never told lie in my life -
Draw the stout
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-12

nA- The following advertisement ap-
pears in recent London newspaper -
"Childrin taut to danss, if agreeable at
ed per week; by ]. Williams, who buys
and sells old iron and coals-shoes
cleened and mended."
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-12

n@- A gentleman was once making
fun Of sack which young lady wore.
You had better keep quiet was the
reply, "or I will give you the sack
II should be most happy" was the gal
liant response, ''if you would give it to
me as it is, with yourself inside of it"
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-12
nSg.A merchaut was the other day

BN~A merchant was the other day
reproving the keeper of a low groggery
for his disreputable way of getting u liv-
ing. ...
II get my living as respectfully as you
do" said the rumseller. Don't you
live by your bargains p
"Ycs."
So do l, by my bar Jatas. 70
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-12

na- Live so long as you may, the
FIRST twenty years form the greater part
of your life. They appear so when
they arc passing-they seem to have
been so when we look back to them
and they take up more room in our
memories, than all the years which sue
cecd them.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-12

gEa- In the long catalogue Of failures
which the historian will record ahaoAg
the events of 1857, there are some
names which in future days will sug-
gest to the curious varied refecticns.--
The failure of banks and of trust com
panies will sbsgest the probable exisr7
tenee of confding and deceived deposit
tors; the failure of railroad corpora,
tions will suggest that unsuspecting peo-
pie bought railroad stock, and that ganab-
ling brokers run them down so low, that,
in their descending velocity, they car
ricd stocks, brokers, stockholders and
railroad companies to the very depths
of ruin. The failures of silk merchants,
dry goods dealers, traders in groceries,
and the trafickers in all other articles
of merchandise, may be traced threugh
trade inflated by irresponsible bank is
sues, and ending by a sudden collapse
Immediately resulting from the contrac-
ton, gasping and suspension Of the pa
per currency business.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-12
A Good Name.

The wise man tells US that good
name is better than great riches. ....
The truth of this is plainly inferrible
from the consideration that, when it is
once gone no amount of money will
buy it back. No person, however veal
thy, can safely dispense with good
name. But, if not the rich, how much
less the poor. To these it is their all.
To be stript of it, is to be ruined in So
cial and business life alike.
There is no way in which we may SO
readily come to an appreciation of our
own good name as to consider how i'm
portant character is in others with whom
we have to do. IF we need profession
al services, We prefer lawyer or physi.
clan of good character So with. even
our servants. Humble as they are, we
cannot dispense with its safeguards even
In them. But how transcendently i'm
portant is the good name of him or her
whom We desire to use as a confident.
Then we. realize that such a quality is
indispensable. ~
With these considerations before them,
how can gossips deal lightly with the
good name of their neighbors? We
can conceive how malice and envy might
furnish sufficient motive for the tongue
and pen of the slanderer, but for the
suficiency of motive to the mere gos-
siper it is hard to account, especially
fi0r persons who had the advantages of
education and ca Cap esss;:encc22, md are them
selves possessed of a good character. g
In the whole field of scandal, from
the most malicious to the most thouoht.
less gossip, there is nothing but mean
ness and folly combined -meanness and
folly of the most despicable and pitia-
bic kind. The hearts of all good men
and, good women shrink from the very
thought, of it with pain and disgust, as
they remember the golden rule, and
think of the inestimable value of good
nanle.aca IL. s.--e - - = = .
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-12
JonutIlan Among the spirits.


A cute old farmer of Columbia coun2
ty,s New York called on a medium, and
requested that his sister might be allow
ed to occupy the body Of a mcsmerized
medium on the platform for the pur-
pose. 80
us the spirit of Mary Stokes present
in the body of the medium asked the
operator. .... ... = g..-
.:Ycs," was the answer
l. Mr.. jonathan Stokes was informed
that he might ask any question he
pleased, of the benefit of which infor-
nation he availed himself Immediately.
"Is that you, sister Mary2" --
"Yes."
care you ,happy?', -.---~-
7 ''Supreme1y So"
"What spear are you IMP" J. a..
81 am in the fifth sphere" -.
''Ah, gettin' pretty we'll ups" said
Jonathan i'll an undcrtone, as if speak
ing to himself.
sWell, Mary, is it true that there is
hell of fire and birthstone ?" $40.
"Not at ALL .- =. boo
ssJs sister Sally Ann with you?'' .:..
"No, she is in the fourth sphere Twas
with you when she died, and aided her
in ascending to her abode. 1 was pres
ent with mother the night after she
died, and in secret comported her.
"Well, Mary, what do they do. with
the preachers who deceive the people p
THE operator had been preacher. ~
"They are placed in the lowest sphere
and their ascent is slow and interrupt
ed.is, ..-r7,- e--
"Well, Mary, now you may go; per
haps they won't like it if you stay away
so long. When 1 die, l want you to be
on hand and take me up to the sixth
spear in chariot and two horses" he
continued, laughing.
The operator looked amazed.
p "You see, old hoss, said Jonathan,
Il jist dropped in to try your mediums.
But friends, +" he continued, turning to
the audience, ''it's all humbug- u
have no sisters, and never had. l was
playin' possum all the while"
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-12

ReE- ''This must be looked into, :" as,
the spoiled child said to his fathe1 S
watch when he heard it tick.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-12
Questions for Law sta

. What is the difference between a fine
and recovery? A fine is for getting n
drunk. 10 A recovery is for gettingiseberJ,
When is it necessary to commence a :
fresh suit? When the other has become
too ventilated or seedy. =
What is a clerical error? Preaching
three hours sermon. e~s- 5f11-
What are breaches of trust?: Trow-
sers procured On tick.
What are membranes? Your -Reer
relations. --ss tai 81. 800.
What is mortgage in possession -
An uncle. ,-..'-
Mention some e of the principal law
books which you have studied. Hoyle's
law of Whist, Cribbage, etc. gsr,3-sGor
What are original writs ? Pot-hooks
and hangers. --,.sf. .. II .i...
What method would you take to dis
solve an injunction2 I shoeld put Lie iRp- 3
to hot water and let it remain there un.s
til wanted. -..- .Es,r
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-12

BG~ WHAT blessed change for So
ciety, says Punch, it would be, if all the
numerous rascals now upon the turfwere.
under it instead!
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-12

p1- Industry is the purse, frugality
the strings-but they should not be tied
in hard knot.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-12

Ra- Men are always murmuring at
the hardships of this world, yet how
they dread to leave it
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-12
$50 Peter ash GOOt.,

/ A late passenger on one of our West
ern steamers furnishes Dodge's Litera-
ry Museum with the following side split
ting incident: .-e.s- ~,
Among the passengers on the same
boat with himself was an elderly Tea.
tonic lady, who was constantly in fear
that somebody would steal her worldly
possessions, consisting of two band box
es, an old three-shilling chest, and
pair of wooden shoes, and a two and-a-s
half bushel meal bag, filed with cook
ing utensils. The boat stopped Just at
dinner time, and the persons occupying
the room adjoining the nervous old Ia
dy, took. their departure, and left the
door of the room sjar, just as the pas
sengers were responding to the dinn n
bell. After dinner, while the steamer
was again on her way, the old lady was
again impressed with the idea that SON e.
body had serious intentions toward the
baggage. Pushing back from the table
and springing to her feetshe rushed up
stairs, and beheld with anguish uD-
speakable the. door Of her room broken
open and everything gone With wide:
stretched mouth, steaming eyes, dishey--
eled hair, and a howl that would have.
been creditable to frightened hyena,
or Cheyenne Indian, she rushed down
stairs, exclaiming: .b;r-- O.. Sa,'.
"Oh } mine Gottl mine 9ottia Ebery !
dinks ish shtolen lEbery.dinks ,Firoli
Ter TuyYel! Dey shteais cherry dinks 7
from a poor womans as hasn't got der
mans to watch der baggage! Fire
Ter pox is gonei Fire! Mine ponnet
is gone! Murter l. Ant L can speaks o
der Anglish language. oh, who shteals'
pox, pag und pundle und ebery dingsP''
Noticing the Captain at this moment g
,quietly smok ing his regahaaon the harIr
ricane deck. she made Ia rush to thef
place where he stood, and frantieally
grasped his arm and literally pulled him
TO her state room, 2excfaimiing all the =
way :SssG--c. Zo9T od5 To1 Z!r93Z ga.-alEi
+, 'tOh, Captins, dey shtealsmine ebsryE
dinks J. / knews I would hafe nothinSS
left when ! get on der poat and now
mine ebery dinks ish shtolent"-,' '-'1'-
. Phc Captain coolly made a survey Of
the apartment, and asked the old lady
if she distinctly remembered the No. of +
her state room.---------- -----
'Yaw, I knows der numbers ferry
we'll Der little dings on der key, un9
der writings on der door vas ebery times,
-45."
The passengers, the Captain and the
Dutch lady-hcre instinctively all look
ed at the door of the empty room, zs'd
behold, A in bright silver letters stared
them full in the face. The woman had
in her excitement. failed to look at the
numher of the donr. md had made all
of her noise about room left empty T
by othor passengers. - -. n ..-..-z
Such shout as at this moment went
up from $50 passengers was probably
never before equallcd The old lady
made aSrush for 45, locked herself. in, ).
and screamed through the keyhole5 .,1.F
'Dcr tuyvill Der tuyvil Vow cngs4.
laugh ash meoch ash vow please! Eb- :.
cry dinks not shtolen no more ash no:hr
ing, ash never yas!' 2--' 77s Zaa1 .ssT;'
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-12

So do | hy my bar J0tas,
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-10-02
Valuable Real
AND PERSONAL PROPERTY F0R SALI

AMI ENSUA Al RUt LII fOAl CEiAH'
The subscriber, declining business, viii sell,
at Public Sale, on the premises. all his rial and
personal estate, on TUESDAY The 9th day OF
October next: situate on the Juniata, Harnaa's
Bottom, Juniaia Township, Bedford Co., Pa
The real estate consists of in and about 400 a.
cres OF Patented Land lying on both sides Of the
Juniata River, comprising fine meadow and
rolling lands, about 800 acres cleared and un-
der cultivation. The improvements are first
rate Stone Flouring Mill 10 feet square, Sto-
ries, running four stones, two French BnrES and
doing an excellent business This Mill is sub
stantially built, well cemented and in good con-
dition. Also an excellent Saw Mill in opera
ton, besides other water power sufficient for
superior Mill. Stone Mansion House, Farm
Tenant House, Farm House, Barns and Stables
Land extends about | / miles along the Juniata
and is well watered with springs and wells, hav-
ing also fair supply otFrult Trees THIS prop
erty might be divided SO as TO make three con-
venient farms, with necessary improvements :;
is we'll situated in regard TO markets. being with
in % miles of Cumberland. and ] 4 OF Bedford,
about ! miles from the Glade Turnpike, and
situated on the great ''DroUer Road. From
the droves quite an income has been and may
be derived. Upon the whole this is very val
liable and desirable property upon which an en-
ergetic man can do a great business.
The subscriber viii also sell all his personal
property, consisting OF s Horses, inc4tfding sew
eral very valuable young Horses, Cows and
young caltlr, Sheep and Hogs-6 horse, four
horse, and horse Wagons Ploughs, Harrows,
Horse Gears, and large lot of farming utensils
A Iso House furniture and Kitchen utrnsi!s.--
A quantity of Grain, Wheat, Rye, Oats, Corn,
&c.
The subscriber, residing on the premises, viii
be pleased TO meet persons desiring to purchase
at any time up TO the DAY of SALE, and viii take
pleasure in showing the premises, and will re-
ceive private offers of purchase, and in case Of
suitable offer will conclude contract OF sale.
10 TERMS-$3000 ia hacd, as may suit
purchasers, and the balance vii be made paya-
bic on the most accommodating terms, so much
so that an entrrPrislng man may be able TO make
them off the premises. Terms will be fully
made known by calling on the subscriber.
The subscriber rrfeis 10 Gen. Bowman and
John P. Reed, Esq, of Bedford, from whom full
particulars will be had. JACOB RIFLE.
Juniata To, July 81. 1857.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-10-02
BEDFORD SPRINGS.

This property has, during the last year, passed in
TO the hands of company, who, in addition 10 the
former buildings, have erected handsome and COM
modious Hotel building, and two spacious bait hous
es, and have ornamented and improved the grounds,
The hotel buildings WILDE oreued for the reception
OF visitors on The 9Th OF June inst, and kept open
until the lst OF October. Passengers from Baltimore
or Philadelphia reach the Springs in one day via
Pennsylvania railroad, the compIetian of the Broad
top Rail Road leaving but twenty miles of stagin.
over fine road. Mr.. Willard, formerly Of Wash.
ingion city, and rsrently of the Burnet House Gin
cinna1i, will sup":inienG the Hotel. To invalids
generally, The Bedford waters, in connection witk
the mountain air, perhaps highly beneficial
than any other III the Union.
P. GOSsLER,
President Bedford Springs Company
: June 10, 1857
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-10-02

THE undersigned having entered into part
nershIp, respectfully announce 10 the public
generally, that they are now prepared TO fur
nish anything in their line at exceedingly low
rates. We aIr now opening an elegant Stock
Of Hardware, Cutlery, House Furnishing Goods,
Tin Japanned, Brass, French, and Brhtauia
Ware, Willow, Cedar, and Pine Ware, Nails.
Glass, Brushes, Putty, &c, &c. A large stock
of TIN-WARE constantly on hand, of our own
manufacture. Spouting and other work done,
to order, as usual. STOVES of every descrip-
ton for wood or coal, Of ,,hch arc saast re-
ceiving some beautiful new patterns a lso Farm
Implements in great variety, warranted as rep
resented the best and latest Inventions of the
day. And, as We are every week receiving
goods from Philadelphia, Baltimore, or Pitts
burg, we will always endeavor 20 keep full
supply of everything in our line, or at least
furnish any article required at a short no.
tice.
We are also prepared to furnish all kinds of
Lead Pipe, Water and Pump Fixtures, at low
rates. We cordially invite all to give US call,
and especially the Ladies, as we have nearly
everything to make house keeping easy from a
Needle to Cooking Stove.
GEO. BLYMIRE,
ADTI
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-10-02
Bedford, May 8lb, 1857.

Bedford, May 8lb, 1857.
Messrs Blymire & Hartley:
Gentlemen Il purchased
one of Manny's Rraping and Moving Ma
chimes last year. It's reputation being the high
est, and having seen it cot grain to my entire
satisfaction, bought it after grain harvest Ny
hay was cut with it and, from its admirable "a
daPtaion 10 the purposes Misunderstanding
fully rqualled the repres4ntation--I am PLEASED
TO recommend it TO The farmers of Bedford
County as an excellent Mower and Reaper,
believing it fully worth The price asked as a
Mower alone.
JOHN WATSON.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-10-02
EVERHART, ASHCOM, Il co.
Forwarding and Commission Merchants
HOPEWELL, Pr.

HUPEW Ell, F.I.
The subscribers doing business under the Firm
of EvERHAR~, AsHcoM, s. Co., are now prepar-
ed to Store and Ship Flour, Grain, and all kinds
of Merchandise upon reasonable terms.
They also keep on hand Plaster, Fish, Salt,
Rock Powder, Sc, to which they invite the
attention of Merchants in The country and Far
merS.
The highest cash prices paid for Flour and
Grain that the Eastern Market will afford.
john c. EvERuART, GEO r. BARNDoLLAR,
c. w. AsHcoM, IoUN F. Lowry.
Dec %, lS56-1y.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-10-02
NEW FIRM AT HoPEWELL,

under the Firm of BARNDoLLAR, Lowry & Co.,
would respectfully inform their friends and the
nublio ean-raily, that they have opened at the
stock of Merchandise, consisting in part of Mus
lins, Tickings, Osenbergs, Drills, Cassimeres,
Satlinetts, Cloths, Flannels, Delanes, French
Merinos, Silks, Calicos, Hats & Caps, Hard
ware, QueFnsware, Boots s. Shoes, and Grocer
les of all descriptions,
Also large assortment of ready-nade Cloth
ing, all OF which will BE- sold upon as short pro-
fits as can be had in the country.
GEO. X. BARNDoLLAR, JOHN F. LOWRY,
JOHN c. EvERHART. C. w. AsHcox.
Dec. 26, lS56-lY.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-10-02
DIR. F. E. REAMER

Z4gN
Ra Having purchased the Drug sA-AzW
90 and Book Store of DR.. S. D. Scott, will
constantly keep on hand at his establishment
in Julianna Street, complete assortment of
Drugs, Medicines, Dye Stufs, Paints, Oils,
Window Glass, Varnishes, Brushes of all kinds,
Patent Medicines, Lamps, Perfumery, Fancy
Soaps, sc. sc. together with an extensive col
lection of School and Miscellaneous Books,
Blank Books, Common and Fancy Stationery,
sc. which he offers at greatly reduced prices
for cash. Bedford, Feb. II, 1854.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-10-02
JOHN WATSON
w. HOERKENS.
w AAOAN1AbNpI
L PH0LS TIE R E R +.

Would announce to the citizens of Bedford
and vicinity. that he is prepared TO do all work
in his line, in the best style, and on reasonable
terms. MATTRESSES, with or without Springs,
made in superior manner, equal TO The best
made in the city, and TO this branch of bis busi-
ness he would invite especial attention. He
may be found at the shop of Mr.. John Border,
near the residence of Maj. WashabaUgh
Bedford, Nov. IA, 1856.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-10-02
lid. Border,
Clock Il atch Maker


Would respectfully announce TO the citizens
of Bedford, and the public in general, that he
has opened Jewelry Store in the building re-
Gently occupied by H. Nicodemus, Esq, nearly
opposite the Bedford Hotel, where he will be
pleased to see all in want of articles IN bis line
He has on hand, and viii constantly keep, an
elegant assortment Of JEWELRY, and will re-
pair Clocks and Watches in the bert style. He
hopes TO receive liberal share of patronage, as
he feels satisfied he can render satisfaction to all
who entrust him with their work. His terms
will be moderate
He has on hand Gold and Silver WATCHES,
Silver Spoons, Thimbles, Butter Knives, Gold
and Silver Pens and Pencils, SC. &C.
April 81, 1855.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-10-02
SaaryOck g. Smith.
Booksellers and StatiOnerS, and dealers in Music
and Musical Instruments, ChambeTsbHrg.

Our Stock consists of Books, Stationery, Mu-
sic, Musical Instruments, Wall Paper, Blinds,
French, German, and American Autographs,
and Steel Engravings, gilt Moudings for
Frames, etc. etc, wholesale and retail. DR.. B.
F. Harry is our agent for Bedford, and all or
ders given him Wills Be- promptly attended to-
March g.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-10-02
VIM. SHAFFER,
Merchant Tailor.

Continues to carry on the above business, IN
all its branches, at his old stand in Jullanna ST.
and is prepared to accommodate all who may
favor him with their cnstomy on reasonable
terms. He constantly keeps 90 band large
assortment of ready-made Clothing of good
and substantial q,aIay- And, having 10 store
choice selection of Cloths, Cassimeres, Vest
ings, Drillings, Sc. Sc. he invites all 10 wants
of Clothing TO give him call, as he feels cor
fdent he can please all who do so.
Bedford, July 3,1S57. H'yLsa'
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-10-02
"a NOfiCN

To the Citizens Of Bedford County.
All Land Warrants 10 b. executed by mr.,
must be placed in my hands TO be regularly f.
led in the Office.
will execute ell warrants and orders of re-
surveys with Promptnpss. Also, will attend to
'ot-work on call. / will be in Bedford the 6rst
week of every month, or ottener if required -
Address, Stonerstown, Bedford County.
SAML. KETTERMAN.
June ID, 1857.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-10-02
GEO. BLYMIRE,
w NJ. HARTLEY.
gSlYEmire s. Hartley

WOULD announce TO the public that they
have just received and opened the most extern
siVe assortment of Hardware and House Fur
nlshing articles ever brought 10 Bedford, to
which they invite the attention Of purchasers
Their stock is comprised of 50 great variety,
that it is impossible to think Of enumerating the
articles in a newspaper advertisement. Let all
who want a good article, at small profit, call
on US and they can be gratifed.
March 90. 1857
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-10-02
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that applicable will be
made 10 the next Legislature of the State of Penn
sylVana for the passage OF act of Assembly auho-
rizng the Incorporation of Bank of Issue with ge
neral banking and dscopntins privileges, under the
general banking laws of this State 10 be located at
the Borough OF Bedford in the county of Bedford and
called ''The Bedford County Bank" with a capital
of Two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, and with
the privilege of increasing the same TO the sum of
foor hundred thousand dollars.
F. l.. ANDERSON.
WM. 7. DAUGhERTY,
VIM. P. SCHELL,
A. KING,
NICHOLAS LYONS,
SAMUEL L. RUSSELL.
Bedford, Pennsylvania, June IS, ls57.-tJl
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-10-02
Mrs. 8. H.. Potts

Is just receiving and opening an elegant as
sortment offspring and Summer Goods, embra-
cling all the latest styles and patterns of Ladies
Dress Goods, to which she invites their especial
attention. Also superior assortment of Trim
med and unrimmpd Bonneis, Caters. Bootees,
Slippers, Parasols, Skirts, Hosiery, Collars,
Capes, sc. &c.
Bedford, April "a, 1857.