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New-York daily tribune., 1858-03-24
Remaining.
LECTURE ON Fun.

Mr. DE- CoRDovA, or Deacon of Gleowood, as he is
otherwise styled, delivered lecture last evening in
Clinton Hall, on " Fun Seriously Considered" The
Deacon Of GlenwoOd is both an admrer of Fan and
professor Of it, and his discourse last evening bore
ample testimony to his thorough appreciation Of the
subject. After demon strating the fact Of Fun
glish language, both in name and character,
be proceeded TO analyze i in a manner that
certainly did not well accord with the title Of his lee
ture, for whatever serious suggestion 1t may have
Subject vas too cleverly handled to permit them to
suppose that at the time they giving il serious
consideration. Fun is anything that excite. mirth
without passion, laughter without rbsdry. lie con-
sidered L under four heads--Practical, Witty, HUI
morous, and that which exposes cant, hupbug and
hypocrisy To illustrate the three latter, Punch and
works Of Dickens and Thackersy were referred TO at
adhered to his subject in manner highly gratifying
tu the audience.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-03-24
Sailing Of the Canada for Liverpool.

BOSTON, Tuesday. March q, lS5S.
The Royal Mail steamship Canada will sail from this
port for Halifax aud Liverpool at p. IN. tomorrow
Wednesday, Her mails will close at IL m. Per-
sons wishing to forward elegraphic dispatches can
have the same put board the steamer and promptly
delivered in Europe by calling at the Boston Office,
No. p Wal ttreet. up TO p. M 70. morruw.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-03-24
Later & OH Rio de Janeiro.

NEw.ONEANs, Tuesday, March ., I85S.
The bark Agnes has arrived from Rio de Janeiro,
Feb. H. The bark Brazilliero, which had sailed from
New York, had returned to port leaky. The Agnes
spoke the ships Grey Eagle of Philadelphia, John
Elliott, and Connecticut.
She also fell in with the ship Marines from Boston
on fire. Her crew had been taken off by the Char
lotte L. Toy Of Philadelphia.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-03-24
Loss of the steamer st. Lawrence

CIhCINNATI, Tuesday, March %, 1913.
The steamer st. Lawrence, frgn Pittsburgh for
Newt Orleans, struck the rocks near PomerOy,
Ohio, Sunday, and sunk.
Tie boat was valued at 800 0000 and s q total loss.
portion Of the cargo will be recovered in damaged
condition. No lives were lost.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-03-24
From Texas.

NV ORLEANs, Tuesday. March ., 1858.
Later sdyices from Texas report tha there is every
prospect of fine crops there. The San AHt0HiO
Hcrdld reports the seizure and imprisonment by the
Mexican forces Of several citizens OF Webb County.
Their release had been demanded by Capt: Bracket;
United states Army, and meeting Of the citizens had
been held protesting against this and other oursges
New-York daily tribune., 1858-03-24
The Pennsylvania Legislature.

HARRIsBrRG, Tuesday, NJ srch q, I855.
The LecomptOn resolutions passed the Senate to-
day by vote of to IL. Only one Democrat voted
in the negative.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-03-24
Col. FOrney Lecturing.

PITIsBCRGH Pa, March %, 1913.
Colonel Forney ectured here last night, and was
listened to with marked attention by large audience.
After the lecture he greeted by large number of
the leading Democrats, when he left for Lawrence
County.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-03-24
Ship Ashore.

BOsrON Tuesday, March ., 1888.
The large ship ashore on Great Ledge, below New
Bedford is supposed to be the John Gilpn or Mary l..
Sutton The steamer Eagle has gone to her assistance
New-York daily tribune., 1858-03-24
NOn-ArTival Of the Niagara.

BOSTON, Tuesday, March q, I858.
We have been unable to communicate with Halifax
sibce 9 clock this evening, from some unexplained
cause but at that hour the Niagara now about due at
that port with weeks later from Europe, had
not been signaled.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-03-24
Opening of the Upper Mississippi.

PRAIRIE DU CHrIs, Tuesday, March % 1888; g..
The Upper Mississippi River is now open. Th'
fret beat for St. Paul leaves to-day.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-03-24
Boston Weekly Bank Statement.

Boston Tuesday, March Y, I85S
The following are the foOtings OF our Bank State
ment for the past week ~
Capital Stock $3l $50 ooO Due to other Banks S595oCo
Loans and Discounts 81, ,9s9 900 Deposits lslIg0m
Specie. 7I3ooU CirculAt'ou' ooo'W
Due fm other Banks 6,o57.70O
New-York daily tribune., 1858-03-24
Horrible Massacre.

Nrw.ORLEASs, Tuesday, arch %, 1853.
schooner from the Kuatan Islands reports the mas-
zacre Of $50 of the inhabitants by the Indians
New-York daily tribune., 1858-03-24

TIE CouRI.MARTIAL o. GEs TwIG6s.-The 'ol.
loving ofhcers.hsye been detailed for Court Martial
10 be he'd on Gen. Daniel f. Twggs, to assemble at
Newport Barracks, KY, or the 18th Of April next:
b. Ns Gen ThOm,s Je,. P oa.ierr9a,er Genera BIZ
c. Sylvester Churchill Inspector General b. Bng. Cen
Nm Harvey. Colonel Of Second Draeoonsi Col Joseph r.
M,6e Inspector General Col Joe Pympton F,t Infantry
r. Col John GARNER Leuteu sut Colonel First Artillery
r Col Robert T. Lee Lieutenant Colonel Second Cavalry Col
hos T. FsuIeEoy First Dragons; Col Henry Cras Ord
nspre Department Cc Chas Thomas Assistant Quarter MASTER
enera Lieut.. Col George b. Cnt,enden, Mounted Rasmen
Bt Ysj John +. Lee, Judge Advocate.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-03-24
The Ohio River.

CINCIsSATi, Tuesday, March - 1913.
The water i'll the River here measures 20 feet, and
10 rising.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-03-24
The Weather at Toronto.

ToRosTo, G. w, Tuesday. March % 1853.
CCllingwoOd Harbor is now quite clear OF ice.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-03-24

1t is taid that Greek lawyer has made motion,
in the Supreme Cowt of Athens for the reverssl OIL
the se entence agaIst Socrates!
Governor Banks has forwarded to the Council
nouL ation 10 the Judgeshp Of Probate for Suno.k
County, rendered vscaIt by the removal OF Jaage
Loiirg. Nothug ia positively kDS~n OUTSIDE tue
CouLoh Chamber ae TO gio tfe new Judge - 20 PC
bu rumor gives the Office to W. j. Eames Q, asI
sm-ute- o: the prsse.t Couacil. Boston Journal
New-York daily tribune., 1858-03-24
MARINE AFFAIRS.
LIE OsPRAY cor nEF-

THE osPRAY cor OFF.
TIE steamer Osprsy, previously reported ashore
Plumb Island was got off at O'Clock p. u, Gu Mon
day. and towed into G!eetpont by tie stesmer Pei
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Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-05-20
BUllD]MC LOT ron SAlE.
Where You get the Worth Of you
Money.
Cabinet Making.

FIREMAN & PERRINE, SUCCESSORS TO
! John NJ. G. Perrine, having established them
selves at the old stand in South St., Freehold, are
now prepared to fill all orders in their line.
FURNITURE of all kinds, such as Sofas, Lounges,
Bureaus, Book and Writing cases, Desks, Tables,
Extension Tables, Wardrobes, Mahogany Chairs &c.
&c. manufactured at short notice, and warranted to
give satisfaction. In our warerooms may be found
an assortment of Furniture of our own manufacture,
which for cheapness, n~eatness and durability cannot
be surpassed. Our work is not of the slop-shop Or
der, but is made of the best material and in the best
style.
" In the Undertaking Department, we are pre-
pared to furnish Rosewood, Mahogany, Metallic and
Walnut cofins at the shortest notice. With a neat
and tasteful hearse we hold ourselves in readiness to
attend on funeral occasions, at any time and place.
Freehold Feb. IL 1851. 49,
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-05-20
ORDER TO q e o

MONMOUTH ORPHANS COURT OF THE
Nltelm of April, 1858, William H.. Weeks, Admin
istrator of Thomas NJ. Weeks. deceased, having ex-
hibited in this court, under oath, a just and true ac-
count of the personal estate and debts of said dece-
dent, whereby it appears that the personal estate of
the said Thomas NJ. Weeks, is insufficient to pay his
debts. and requested the aid of the court in the prem
ises. it is therefore ordered that all persons interes-
ted in the lands, tenants and real estate of the said
Thomas NJ. Weeks, decd, appear before the court at
the Court House in Freehold, on Tuesday, the It'll of
September next, to shew cause why so much of the
said lands, tenements, Embellishments and real estate
of the said Thomas NJ. Weeks, decd, shall not be sold
as will be sufficient 70 pay his debts, or the residue
thereof, as the case may require. By the Court,
JOHN r.. CONOVER,
May 6, 1858, 2S-2m. Surrogate.
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o. 4. C..
That Ward is Selling Clothing
CHEAP!
Spring and Summer Fashions.
VIVA. v. WARD,

CORNER OF MAIN AND SOUTH STREET,
VJOULD call the attention of Buyers to his New
w ASSORTMENT of SPRING GooDs, comprising
French, English, and German Cloths, and all the
New Styles of Goods for the season.
Cashmerettes, Tweeds, Cloths and Linen Goods,
Fancy C~assimeres and Vestings an infinite variety
embracing the latest and most choice styles, which
he is prepared 10 make up on order, or sell by the
yard, Cheaper than the Cheapest.
CUSTOM DEPARTMENT.
Having procured an excellent Cutter from a fash
ionable House in Broadway, l am now prepared to
make up to order, in the latest and most fashionable
style, combining beauty and duration. All gar
+ments warranted a good fit, or no sale.
READY MADE CLOTHING.
would also call your attention to this department,
The most of which having been got up under my su-
pervision, | am prepared to warrant these in every
particular, as represented. They are cut and made
in the latest styles, and for elegance and ease, cannot
be equalled.
ALSO.-Always on hand, a large assortment oil
Furnishing Goods, consisting of Plain and Fancy
Shirts, Collars, Hosiery, Gloves, Stocks, Hats, Gaps
Trunks, Valises, Carpet Bags: &C., &c all of which
viii be sold Cheap.
Give me a call, and examine my goods before pur
chasing elsewhere. VIM. V. WARD.
Freehold, March Is, 1858. If
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WASH &c and IRONING.

WOUNG MEN HAVING WASHING AND IRON
4 ing, can be accommodated at reasonable rates
by calling on the subscriber, at her residence near
the NJ. L. Church. She is also prepared to work for
families by the day. ELLEN MIERS.
Freehold, Feb. 20, 1858. tt
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-05-20
Freehold Institute.
A BOARDING SCHOOL for BOYS,
AT
FREEHOLD, MONMOUTH CO., N. J..
A ID

A CARD
WE DESIRE TO DIRECT II ATTENTION
w OF Parents to the claims Of the Freehold In
stitute. The accuracy of scholarship insisted upon
the moral and religious influences exercised. and the
gentlemanly department cultivated in this school
highly recommend it to the patronage of an enligh
tened public.
The Institute offers very unusual advantages fol
the education of youth. The accommodations ex
coed anything with which we are acquainted. Be
sides dormitories, which are comfortable and pleas
ant, the pupils have dressing rooms to which they
have access at all times. =
The school and class rooms are most admirably
adopted to the purposes for which they were intend
cd. The main school room is fifty feet long and
thrty-five feet wide, with an eighteen feet ceiling
and is furnished in a neat and convenient manor
each pupil having a chair aud separate desk. The
recitation rooms are large and well ventilated, and
furnished with every convenience for conducting
recitations. A competent instructor is at the head O.
each department, and the teaching is done with
great accuracy and thoroughnesS.
The whole establishment is warmed BY Andrews
& Dixons warming apparatus, and lighted with gas
We invite parents who wish to place their sons ir
school, to examine the claims of this institution be
fore they decide.
VIM. H. CoNovER. JOEL PARKER.
JAMES S. LAWRENCE, SAMUEL W. JONES.
THOMAS s. FIELD.
YWILLIAM H. CON0VER, President.
JOEL PARKER, Secretary.
EY- The next session will onmenc on Wedncs.
day. the 9Th of May, 1858. For circulars, or any
information with regard to the school, address eth.
er OF the
Py,nci0azs. OLIVER R: WILLIS, A. NJ,
April Is. 1858. ew
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RECEIV Nc NEW GO DIS!
TX. S~ondheimer
WILL OFFER
New and Fashionable Summer
CLOTHING,
ON FRIDAY 10Th instant.

YIN FhlDA L, IStn instant.
OH, LOOK HEREl
Oh, If you want to look genteel,
As you must do, l suppose,
Come and go right down with me
To where | get my clothes.
At K. Sondhoimers National Clothiug Store.
His coats are the incest
That ever you have seen!
Of every shade, from violet
To blue, and black and green
They're cut in latest fashion,
And set so trim and neat.
That only inst to look at them
Is pleasure and a treat
So go and bring the boys here,
For | want them all to know
Where they buy their Sunday coats.
The cheapest place to go
Is at K. Sondhelmer's Clothing Store.
If you see a man upon the street,
With clothes well cut and fitted neat,
OF choicest patterns, ask him where
He purchased them, he'll tell you there.
K. Sondheimer, National Clothing Store, Freehold
N. j., has the largest assortment of Ready Made
Clothing in the County of Monmouth.
Nav 13, 1858.
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Terms of Advertising.
. TWELVE LINES MAKE A SQUARE. "a

p All additional SaSAsSs charged in the Same
proportion.
l9 Yearly Advertisers have the privilege of
changing their advertisements quarterly.
sg All SPECIAL NOTICES must be paid for extra.
at the rate of from so cts. to 81, and upwards,
according to their length.
~ Notices of meetings, whether public or of
societies, are considered as advertisements, and
charged accordingly.
tY Money for advertising is due any time after
she first insertion.
SO Subscription to Paper $3.50 per annum, in
ADVANCE. If fragment be made within thirty days it
will be considered as advance; but if permitted to
everrun that time, w DOLLARS will be demand
cd. The money for subscription is due at the time
ef subscribing, and will be considered collectable at
amy time thereafter.
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Dissolution.

TINE FIRM OF WALTON g. oDELL is THIS
4 day dissolved by mutual consent. All indebted
to said Firm are respectfully requested to settle
without delay. And those having claims will pre-.
sent them for settlement.
WILLIAM A. WALTON.
JOHN M. 0DELL.
Freehold, March LIST. 1858. If
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Notice.

THE SUBSCRIBER HAVING QUIT THE
4 B~lacksmithing Business, has palced his Books
in the hands of JOHN S. BARTON, ESQ.,, for set
Element. Immediate settlement is requested.
HENRY l. CONNIE.
Blue Ball. March IL, 1858. If
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-05-20

THE SUBSCRIBER HAS RECENTLY RE
fitted and newly painted his Barber Shop and Bath
ing Rooms, and is now prepared to wait upon the
public in as good a style as any establishment Of the
kind; at considerable expense he has fitted up Bath
ing apartments, and hopes the public will favor this
apartment Of his business with a patronage that will
neable him to sustain it. There is nothing so con
dusive to health, or so pleasant as a good Bath, and
particularly is it so at this season of the year. Baths
on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sunday mornings,
Re Perfumery Of all kinds constantly on hand
and for sab cheap.
Thankful for the very liberal patronage which has
heretofore been extended, the subscriber hopes fol-
a continuation of the same, as he will spare no pains
or expense to have his establishment, inevery par
ticular, equal to any in the state.
ANTHONY FREY.
Freehold, April 16, 1857. 25-tf
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Notice.

Ii PERSONS who have taken shares In the
N Monmouth County Agricultural Society, and
have not paid their first instalment of So on each
share are requested to do SO to any of the Mana
gers of said Society, who are authorized to collect
the same, before the 9th of May next, at which
time an adjourned meeting of the Managers will be
held at the Hotel of Stokes & Rogers, in Freehold
at 10 o'clock, 4. NJ. 81 200 have been paid, and a
title for the land secured. By order of the Board.
WILLIAM P. FORMAN, Presidest.
JOHN G. SMocK, Secretary.
April %, 1853. If
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Notice nf

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, That WILLIAM
In H WILLIAMS, of the Township of Wall, in the
County OF Monmouth, and State of New Jersey,
hath this day made an Assignment to the subscri-
Der, Of his Estate, for the equal benefit of his Cred
itors, and that the said creditors must exhibit their
respective claims under oath or affirmation, within
the term Of three months.
RICHARD DAWSON, Assignee.
Dated Mareh1e, 1858. 8w
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-05-20

AT THIS INSTITUTION, THOROUGH IN
II struction is given in all branches necessary to
prepare boys for College, or for business.
There are two sessions, and two vacations in the
year. The vacations, each 4 IL weeks, occur il. the
Spring and Fall. The next Summer Session will
commence on Wednesday the 18th day of May.
The terms are 5000 a year, payable quarterly in
advance. This is in full for Board, Tuition, Fuel
Lights, Washing, Beds, Bedding, &c. 1t is reques-
ted that the pupils bring with them their own tow
els, napkins, a clothes bag, a pair of slippers, and an
umbrella and that each have his name distinctly
marked on his articles of clothing.
The terms for day scholars are $40 a quarter in ad
vance.
An extra charge of one dollar per quarter is made
for instruction in Vocal Music and of $12 pei
quarter for instruction on the Piano, and use o.
instrument.
Freehold, April 16, 1858. 25-tf
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ON RULES TO BAR CREDITORS.

ADMINISTRATORS N0TICE.-Wm H. Weeks, Adj
ministratoro of Thomas NJ. Weeks, deceased, by direc-
ton ofthe Orphans Court of the county of Monmouth
hereby give notice to the creditors of the said Thorn
as Weeks, to bring in their debts, demands, and
claims against the estate Of the said decedent under
oath or affirmation within nine months from the 10th
day of April A. D 1858, or they will be forever bar
red of any action therefor against the said admins
traitor. By the Court.
JOHN R. CONovER,
= n e -1QkQ OF Din Glirrnn14a
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Well Digging, Boring,
NOTICE !

A LII PERSONS DESTROYS OF OBJ
q tanning Shares, and becoming Members of
the Monmouth County Agricultural Society, can do
SO by calling on the Treasurer, Mr.. HENRY BEN
NETT, Freehold, M.
JOHN G. sMoCK, sEc'Y.
April l, 1868. tt
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Howell Turnpike Company.

TINE STOCKHOLDERS OF SAID COMPANY
i will meet at the house of David Bearmoro, in
Blue Ball, on Saturday. May 10th, A. d., 1858, to
elect by ballot five Directors. to serve for the ensu-
ing year. The election to be held between the hours
of 2 and 5 o'clock P. NJ, of said day.
BY order of the Board of Commissioners,
CHARLES BUTCHER, Pres't.
jon GorrRELL, Sec'y.
Dated Howell, May A, 1858. 28-6t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-18
LAUGHTER.

"Tbere is time to laugh" says wisdom,
and that time comes pretty often, if you
would he healthy and happy. l, is record.
ed of DR., Griffin. that when President Of
Andover theological Seminary, he convened
the students at his room one evening, and
told them be had observed that they were all
growing thin and dyspeptical from a neglect
Of the exercise Of Christian laughter, and be
insisted spon il that they should 60 through
company drill in it, then and there. The
Doctor Was an immense man--over six feet
in height, with great amplitude Of chest and
most magisserial manners. Here" said he
to the fret, you must practice; now hear
mel" and bursting out into sonorous laugh,
be fairly obliged his pupils, one by one, to
join, till the whole were almost convulsed.
"Tbat will do for once" said toe doctor, land
now mind and keep in practice"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-18
COUTHERN PROTECTION INSURANCE
- COMPANY, ALEXANDRIA. "a
CAPITAL OVER $3.50. Ooo

r. a \
The charter OF this Company offers more "a.
vorable advantages 10 the farmer and o,b.,,
than any other company chartered in the Stat
by lnsurlng with or without premium note -
II the applicant prefer, he can pay the iul ano.r.
OF the premium in cash, or by efectiny ! cab
insurance for two years, the insured save, o,a
eighth OF the amount he would otherwise b,y,
10 pay: or by becoming member, and giving
small premium note. the insured saves nearly
one halfot the amount charged by Stock Comma.
MES, when msurlng from year 10 year. Tbis;s
the advantage resulting from the combination AZ
THE CASH AND MUTUAL PRINCIPLE
This company commenced issuing Poici.,
against loss or damage by fire, on the 18th Of
March, 1854, since which time over five ,hou.
sand seven hundred persons have insured and be-.
come members of the Company, and over thirty
thousand dollars have been paid Tor losses -
Having trebled our business during the ms,
year, we feel grateful for the liberal PATRONAGE
bestowed upon the Company thus tar. and for Ifs
tiatterlng prospects OF future usefulness. The
Directors hope and believe that by prudence
caution and a rigid system of econOmy, they
will establish for this Company reputation
for cheapness and safety, not surpassed By any
Company in the U. States.
All differences in settlement OF losses. may be-
determined by three dlsInterested arbitrator OF
the County where such loss happened to be- mu.
tually chosen by the insured and the Company
- "a
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THE GAZETTE.
TUESDAY MORNING, MAY is, 1858
THE ROMAN REMAINS OF FRANCE

THE ROMAN REMAINS OF FRANCE
The Emperor Napoleon has pr, j'cted a
work which 10 likely to give occupation to
all the French Swans who occupy them
selves with geographical, historical, numis-
NAUTICAL, or antiquarian researches. 1t has
been determined to prepare detailed &C
count of the Roman remains to be found in
France. from the invasion Of Julius Caesar to
the overthrow of the Roman empire. The
Gallo provinces, particularly the southern
ones, were rich 10 substantial works erected
by the Romans. such as harbors, bridges,
aqueducts, amphithestres, batbs, military
rosds, fortified camps, aud others OF less
substantial nature: and as each year obiiter.
stes some remnant Of these monuments OF
French history, the importance OF obtalhH
an accurate record Of them will be apparent
The restoration OF the topography OF Il Ian
Gaul will be one of the principal objects con-
templated; and when the physical changes
which nineteen centuries bave produced are
taken into account, we shall obtain an idea
of the scale on which the work 10 to be con-
Quoted. The minister of public instruction
has the superinte ndence OF this undertaking,
which is probably the most important OF the
kind yet projected, and has addressed an in-
,iration b all the learned men aud societies,
to aid 10 its accomplishment. The readiness
with which they have responded indicates
an enthusiasm for tho prosecution of the
work, which will render ito monument of en-
ightened zeal and antiquarian research.
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SNICKERERS.

There are many people who consider them
selves we'll bred. and who 60 much in socie-
ty, who nevertheless violate the simplest
rules of polteness. by the very silly and de-
graded habit Of suickeriug. Tho word, if
homsly, is expressive. We are accustomed
to connect smile with things pleasant and
graceful; and q laugh seems called forth by
something genuinely amusing. But when
ono unfortunately makes triAing error in
conversation, or if some portion of the dress
is dissrranged, then these highly civilized
young ladies or gentlemen. look at each 9th
or, and snicker! "Oh the SnickerersW