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Norfolk A fairs.


CORRESPONDENCE OF TEE RICHMOND DAILY DISPATCH
NORFOLK, Dec. %, 1868
The heavy winds of Tuesday night and Wednes-
day morning, have subsidized with no disastrous re-
suits, save the drowning of the sailor mentioned
in yesterdays letter. The inquest was not held
give his name and manner of death before the
mail closed. Westated therein that he hailed from
Elizabeth City, N. O., but omitted to state that he
was u native of Hyde county, aud was Knocked
over from the jibboom of the vessel, during the
high wind of the evening before.
The celebrated segar-shaped Wnans steamer, 10
likely visit Norfolk. The provisions are, that If
old Boreas should take it into his head to blow up
q frseZe sufficient to detain her up the Patapsco
she will be brought here at once to complete some
portions of her rather completed machinery.
The Habittes Of the Varieties are to have touch
of the popular Horse Opera. Mr. Pranconi, of the
the equine feature of two highly trained horses in
the Pantomime performances this evening We
presume the ''animals' are pdntomimists also.
valuable horse, the property of Mr. Jas GAR
rison, of Princess Aune was killed yesterday about
noon, by running in contact with u cart Wheel
This was runaway match, and like many other
runaway matches, ended most disastrously
On DIT that the new steam soop of war, Norfolk,
will be launched to- morrow. At all events, ali
things are ready, and she can be slipped into her
native element with very title trouble.
There 10 called meeting of the Norfolk and
Petersburg Railroad now in session at the Office of
the company.
Christmas is beginning to develop itself: the
throngs of all sexes, colors aud conditions on the
streets. the popping of peppers, torpedoes &C.,
the usual punishment of Old John Barleycorn, to.
gether with smiling ounteDances of the Juveniles
all betoken the approach Of our Christmas csrni-
val. Tomorrow night the merchant will close bis
ledger, the clerk lay aside his pen, the mechanic
his hammer, aud revel in the luxury of reIaxa-
ton from business until the advent of 1859
daring attempt to burn the Butte street fool.
ored) Baptist church was made last night 1t was
an abortion, however thanks to the active e4,r.
tions of the neighbors
The schooner NJ. p. Ivey caught fire this morn
ing in the cabin aud was considerably damaged
She was loaded with wood. Arrived here last
night from the Chickahomiuy, was commanded by
John Loyland, and was owned by Eli Ball. of New
Kent county.
Francis Mcnamara was Gagged last night on COM
plant of bis wife. Mayor Lamb held him in the
sam OF 500 for his good behavior this morning,
falling to give which he was committed to the
Tombs. PERCUSSION
THEA7RE.-To.night the performance of the D-a
matte Equestrian Troupe at the theatre, is for the
benefit of Mile. Louise Wells. Tomorrow
Christmas Day-there is q day performances, at
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E75A -FfOHl II 20 % net cNlt, sAVed by buyfne
N1EA from j. Ii. ANTHONY, Columbian Hotel
building.
Moleskin Hats of best quality, 50; Do, second
quality, 90; Fashionable Silk Hats, 81;
tile Caifsktn Sewed Boots. 5 50 Congress Cater
Boofs. rs; Fine Cafskin Sewed Shoes q IS.
J. Il. ANTHONY has made arrangements with
one Of the best makers in the city of Pkiadelphia
70 supply him with handsome and Substantial
Caliskin Seued BOOTS which he will sell at the un
precedented low price OF THREE DOLLARS ANB
HALF. oc I'D VITA
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Rk7-Ho, ALL IN DYsPEprIcs ALI

who suffer from Headache. Giddiness. Nervousness
Low Spirits, Dimness Of Vision. Bad Taste iu the
Mouth, Irregular or Deficient Appetite. Acidity
Heartburn. Costivensss. &c &c can be nrorupt1y
re stored to health by The nss of BAKERS CkLE-
BPATED PREMIUM Buffers.
For sale by Messrs. Fisher Winston. Druggists,
Richmond, Va. de Ats
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SocIE-Y.-Persons .rnrosing grounds suitable for
Fairs as invited by this Society, requested to
state Ike price aud to endorse on the outsfe of the
communication, which must be addressed to G.
Dimmock Secretary of the Virginia Central girl
cultural Society, Proposals for Fair Or unds ="
G DIMMOCK.
de 23-t lstJ sec'y Va. Cent? Agol Soc'y.
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hSToYs |!

TOYSi TOYSi
By steamer jamestown received splendid assore.
meIt of TOYS, and other suitable Az tcles for Christ
mas presents. u BOEITCHEk.
de22-4t ITS Broad at.
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NEW BOOKS-At

NEW BOOkS-At
~ GEO M VESTS
Book and Stationery Store.
AS Main street.
PALESTINE, Past and Present, with biblical, Lii
terary and Scientific Notices, by Rev Henry Os-
born, A M, Professor of natural Science in
Roanoke College. Salem, Va, Member Of the
American Scientific association. and Honorary
Member of the Malta tMediterranean) Scientific
Institute; with risinal illustrations. and new
Map OF Palestine, by the author-33.50.
IIVfS of American Merchants, by HHnt, A NJ,
late Editor of the Merchants Magazine" two
vois-5.D0.
HISTORY of the Reign of Philip the Second, King
of epan by VIM I'll Prescott, author of Con.
quest of Mexico" Conquest of Peru" &c: vol
3-215
BANKS of New York, and Panic Of 1857; by G
Gibbons, with 30 iliustrations-l51
FUTURE Lie. Scenes in Another World; by Geo
Wood, author of Peter schlemihl'' Modern
Pilgrims" &c-l00.
Will it was Morning; by Virginia Townsend
leo.
THE Autocrat of the Lreak fast Table; By Oliver
Wendell Holmes, Sd new supply-l.U0.
ID
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eHT Powers

EVE POWERS
LARGE SIZE
PEARL
AMBROTYPS,
TONLY FIFTY CENTS.J
Dollar size Pearl Ambletypes can now lie had ut
POWER for 30 cents
For a Christmas Present. there is nothing more
aecar'able than one of POW Frs PEARL AMBRO-
TYPES. taken only ct Isl Main street
de 23-Ys
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OFFICE IsAACS 4 TAYLOR, !

HICHAUND, DEC. q. 1908
~ Our OY7Ion will hs closed on
SATURDAY. 2dh December. Persons having
Notes Drafts &c maturing on that day. will plea %
attend to them TODAY. de 24--lt*
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SUPERIOR Lynchhurg Smoking To-
- bsoco. Pipes and D!smai swamp stoms very
superior article for sale In auansties ID anti BIZ
wARING PEARUH. Druecisis.
90 1t--10f l07 Broad street. nbpve eth.
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ARKIvED
schr Emily Ann. Hopper, Norfolk, corn. stesrns
Z Thurston.
schr Rcn'dA Wood. Cranmer Philadelphia. coal.
Writ Roberta. &a
Schr Il Hammond, Hammond, Eastpsrt, plas.-
ter, Shields Sommervillc.
SAILED,
schr Ann Il Cole. Crockett. down the rigsr. light.
Schr Wythe Tuttfs. New York mdse, D 4 W Cur.
rio.
aris Eoplancs, Duncan, 'Peraa,nbuco and mar.
ket -four HaxR !. Crenshkw CO.
sehr Lynnhaveu, Croker, Norfolk, mdse, W
Colquist 4 Co.
HAMPTON Roads, Dec % -British chip Khea Syl
VIA Capt Evens. arrived In Hampton Roads this
morning SO days from Chincha Islauds with gusno
for orders Repoi IT, Oct lith lat 30 81 long. l1i
deg min. csinet was perceived, bearing West 4b
deg above the horizon. It's TAIL OF pale blue light
extended in direction; 1t set at h so M. la
WSW 1t WAS visible every clear evening. up to
Nov 5th, lat AZ 81 y. long 81 COW.
Nov 25th-Lat SIS 8, long 81 81 W. exchanged
signals with Hamburg bark. steering South she
showed square white flag, with lac In black figures
in the centre.
Nov 27th--In lat = 40 &. long 80 81 w, when in
sight of the Islands Fernando de Norunha, exchang
cd coiors with an American shin, steering south
She showed eauare tri-celor flag, (white red and
blue with black W in the white
The "Rhea Sylvia" reports having left at t:le
Chincha Islands. loading for Hampton. ~ vessels,
whose names you may get in the associated press
report PERCUSSION.
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CALh 0ss At 8 IA GENTS
a. sWoibs ) THAws, 10 Broad Il.
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Ir PuHR GROUND SPICES, at the
JNO w GARLTCK,
6e22 Market Place, Franklin st.
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Ley VIRGINIA CENTRAL AGRICULTURAL
socuETY A meeting of the Executive Committee
Of this society is requested on the goth OF Dec. at
the Office of President Lyons. at w o'clock. A NJ.
de 22-lw DE- MOCk, SecT.
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MARINE rrrHLL1ozucn.
ARRIVED.

RORT or ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ath. Kss
~~-1.~~~~~~<~4~--s@e><~-~~- -
High Water this day Tharsa1y) ~ .o'clock.
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M Cox's REFINED GELATINE, and
Cooper's Sheet Isnglass. for sale by
JNO " 6ARLICK,
Apothecary aud Druggist,
de22 Market Place, Franklin street.
~ PINK GELATIEE. Extra, for sale at
the Drug and Prescription Store Of
de 22 JNO w dAkLICk.
~ BRoMA AND Cocoa. at
JWGARLICK'S Drug Store,
de % Market Place, Franklin st.
Reg CLOAK AND MANTLE DEPOT.
CLOAKS for
LADIES.
MISSES and
CHILDREN.
In Silk Velvets, Beaver and Broad Cloths, at
prices to defy competition.
REZEKIEL,
de e0-lw 60 Main Ut.
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EOR CHRISTMAS.

- THE
GREATEST BARGINS EVER HEARD or.
Dry Goods at prices that astonish all who lock o.
CLOSING OUT WINTER STOCK.
500 Cloaks and Ragsaas at less than mapatseiur'
ers' cost.
Conimeneing with very neat Circular Cloak a.
Heavy Beaver Raglaps for 81 on: in fse,. the go.
tire stock Of Coaks viii be offered at less than pss
5000 sersants Blankets. from rs cents np--shs
cheapest in the city.
Ladies Hoop skirts with Is Spring Hoops Rail
$3.50 dollars worth Of Fancy sIIss, at reduced
prices; handsome Plaid and Baysdsre silks. AsOaly
A few dresses Of old fsshi.ned Broesds SIX
Dresses. which.most be sold for any pries esa sss
i0s them. Call aud nna I hens ssrs :, Main.
EREsH Confeetionsries and Fruits
100 do Cream Chocolate. 700 do Cream Fruits 100 90
Ere nch Candies. sD do French Imported frse
s:o "a, ss.o.smsas q srsnss csnsssGp'
do 81 Next door to Exchange BsnS.
FRENCH CANDIES!
T. FANCY Roxgsi
FANCY oaK.l ,ox
CHRISTMAS pREsEKTs
de ~ - Main a.
A TTRAcTIvE JUVENILES
The subscriber respectfully I'M intorms ii: iread'
e 4 sas RI s. sss =. ~ the 0
HIGHLY CoLoRRD ovs
a. PICTuRE BOOKS and RkAplNa so ! ~:
. & ss ssrs m,s s. ss. .sns:...
CHRIsTMAS PRESRNTS.-
~ Rich Velvet Closks
S css css s:,. ana ss..: ss sss 'u'a
Rich Mussin do DO do DO
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AMUBEMEET rs.

MA u S5EI IA "A I'D.
THEATRE.
BENEFIT
And last night but two of the graceful Equestri'
erne, Actress and Da0seuse.
MILE LOUISE WELLS,
And her Dramatic aud Equestrian Troupe.
Messrs GEO J ARNOLD.
WIN DERR and
AYMAR.
And her celebrated Trained Steeds,
VEsUVIUS, BONNY BLACK BEoS and FLOhA.
FRIDAY EVENING, DEC. "A,
The performances will commence with a
GRAND DIrERTISEAENT
In which Mile Louise Wills will introduce the cele-
brated TRIAL DANCE from
La BAYADERE.
Assn ted by Miss Kats Pennoyer and Kate Fisher
Mr. GBo ARNOLD will give his 10 itations OF nj
WIN FOREST KEAN. CHANFRAU and BAaEET WILLIAMS
Mr. w AYMAR ia his celebrated
BATTOUTE LEAPS.
Conclude with great Drama of
BUCK BISON;
OR. BABY BLANCHE. TaE CHILD OF THE
PRAIRIE.
Baby Blanche. N ue Louise " en5
BlaEe .Mi ~ n iuoiu
NICK W ....MI " a.
Lot Hailed .....ht va - DoL !
~
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p0TATOE8. loo bushels prime Asr
j. e 4 fs'a'es' = asssaep 81 is1s q a.
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NOTICES OF THE PRESS.
Poe stands much alone among foe's as Saliva
to Ross among Painters - London Spectator
''The laxury OF book making go NJ farther"
Southern Literary Messenger.
'.rae paper resembles Deyenshire creamy y.
Albion.
las yet have seen nothing like il. Nothing to
compare with it."-CNdrlest0n Mercury.
Art has dons its best to EN- balm ia this elegant
volume, the works of an unfortunate man of &C.
MUS IN. T. Observer.
"He poured firth some of the most maoiiohs
strains tina; Post ever snng."-N !. EcangsliSt.
1t il perect curiosity OF beauty and richness"
Neo York Times.
1T will be the finest book for presentation or to
adorn library that the season can
port Courier.
Ones hngers thrill " it'll sort of sensuous dc
light in turning over the rich cream tinted pages
the type clear and large, woos the eye along the
we'll d. fined lines and the binding is of that mas
sIye and solid order which accords we'll with the
snmptuous manner in which the book in all other
respects, has been COTTON up "-Russelrs Mag.
For sale at GEORGE NJ VESTS,
Book and Stationary Store,
dealt l45 Main street EagI. Square.
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THEA1RE.-To.night the performance of the D-a
matte Equestrian Troupe at the theatre, 10 for the
benefit of Mile. Louise Wells. Tomorrow -
Christmas Day-there is q day performance, at
which children can attend.
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lA ball will ba given at MOUNT VERNUN
kHsa0 HALL opposite Petersburg Depot. on
FRIDAY NIGHT, Dec. 24th.
MA-Tickets including Supper. 81 rs.
HY-Best OF MUSIC furnished.
UW SMELLING,
d. proprietOr.
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VHRISTMAS. CHRISTMAS.-DAR
" RACOTT, HARRIS CO. have received q
fresh supply of fine Dress Suits. just the thing for
Christmas Holidays. which they will sell at the
very lowest price. For bargains, call on
DARRAC0TT. HARRIS co,
No. il2 Main street,
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I AIDES, WRITING DESKS

T AIDES WRITING DESKS.
- GEORGE Nj WEST,
Book seller and Stationer
l43 Main street,
Has for sale splendid stock of Paper Machis Rose
wood and Mahogany WRITING DESKS, for iadies
suitable for the approaching holidays. and at low
prices. de Alt
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IN CONSIGNMENT, AND FOR SALE
" CHEAP. splendid sNfas aud TeteaTetes ;
Spring Lounges and Beds; Bureau cAbiness; Mar
Pine W.rdvcbes; Jenny Lind Eedstesds; hair and
shuck Mattrasses; Mahogany, Parsor, and Rocking
Chairs: Tin Safes &c. ALEX MOTT.
do 3 Opposite st. Charles Hotel
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DRESENTs FOR CHRIsTMAs--Con-

L sistiug of Splendid Metallic Puff Boxes. Win
Epa peled Landscape Paintings; Iubin's and other
French Perfumery, English and American sxfracts
Sachets Hair Oils, and full assortment 81 HAIR
Brushes Combs AMI T.iIet Articles for sale by
WARING PEARCE. Druggists.
de 2I-Iot lO7 Broad street. above 9th.
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A SPLENDID CHRIS rMAs BOOK.

Suddenly there came a tapping,
"As Of some one gently rapping, rapping at my
chamber door,
"ris some visitor" mutrered, tapping at my
chamber door "
"eaying."-BUY THIS BOOK, If NOTHING
MORE"
DECENTLY PUBLISHED,
POE'S 20 ETTC ALw ORKS.
Beautifully illustrated with more than
ONE HUNDRED ORIGINAL DESIGNS
By barley. Birket Foster, Pickersgill. Tenniel,
Cropsev, SHELTON, MADDOX, r. gers, &C, &C
And engraved in the finest style Of wood engrav-
ing, by Linton. Cooper. Evans l. Co.
do do in ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 70
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-10-13
The Distlllery and Mileage Question.

Now that the election is over, and no
political object to be accomplished by it, it
would be nothing but an act of common
justice, for the democratic editors, who
have given publicity to the story, that,
Mr.. Bingham had been concerned in the
erection of Distillery in Carroll County /;
and also that he had charged unlawful
mileage as member of Congress, to take
back all they have charged against him,
in regard to these matters. The facts,
and figures prove directly to the reverse
of the statements which have been made.
M. B., never had, directly or indirectly,
any interest in distilery in Carroll coun-
ty; and in regard to the mileage matters,
it is clear from the figures that Hon. A.
Stuart, Mr.. Bingham's immediate prede-
cessor, drew more mileage than did Mr.. b.
This statement is not made as censure
upon Mr.. S., for it is we'll known that the
committee on mileage, often vary, according
to their mode of computing. AS these
charges are an implication against the
character ofan upright man, it is nothing
but fair, now that they are proven to be
entirely without any foundation, and hay
ing produced their legitimate effect, that
our democratic brethren of the press, should
take them all back. You'll feel decidedly
more comfortable, gentlemen, to do So
What say you?
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chanical skill. II is enough to say that
the Blank Book was made by Conn q
Mills. The case of Boots and Shoes bv
A Floto, is truly a triumph in this line.
and worthy Of notice. Black & Bristor
Corn Shelter, was truly "multum in
parvo."
The Board feel thankful for the many
fine displays presented for exhibition, or
came in too late for compstilisn.
Miss Mary Dunbar, fine display of nee.
dlework came in oOlate for competition.
Mrs. John Hammond, had on ,exhibi.
tion some specimens Of stuffed birds.
Miss niece exhibited some splendid
specimens of ornamented Hair Flowers,
and wine Of her own manufacture.
Sickle Pears from the garden of Mr. F.
Wells, entered for competition and very
very fine.
Miss Fanny O'NeaI, had on exhibition
some fine jellies, and needle work, which
did credit to Miss Fanny.
Grapes from the gardens Of Rev. l.
Morse and A. ]. Tim, both of these spe-
cimens were fine and the only specimens
on exhibition.
The Board return their thanks to the
few Merchants and Mechanics, who pre-
pared specimens Of their skill and calling
and sent them in for exhibition, and COM
petition. The Board hope that they may
receive their reward.
The display Of horses and cattle was
good and in Fact better than our neigh
boring Fairs have been favored with this
wear.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-10-13

OUTRAGE BY A FEDERAL OFFICER
Some time since citizen OF Texas, Mr.,
Joseph Head, was tied to tree, stripped
and flogged in most outrageous manner
by order Of Captain S. NJ. Barton, U. S.
A., commander Of military post on the
frontier of Texas. For this monstrous
outrage Barton was arrested, tried before
the Criminal Court of Bexar county,
found guilty and fined in the sum OF $500.
His fne'was promptly RENTED by Gov
ernor Runnels and the culprit went un !.
whipped Of justice. sf.
Mr.. Head, however, was determined
10 leave no stone unturned to obtain at
least some show of justice, and he COM
menced an action for damages against
Barton, which has just been determined
at San Antonia. The case was ably pre-
sented on both sides, and the jury, after
short absence, returned with verdict
for the plaintiff Of S2500. On the trial
it was admitted by the counsel on both
sides that had Head shot Barton dead at
the time Of the outrage, he would have
been perfectly jusii6able but this, it was
shown was wholly impossible. as Barton
had soldiers under his command, and the
least resistance on the part Of The victim
would, in all probability, have cost him
his life. The inAction was SO severe
that Mr.. Head was confined to his house
for three weeks under the care Of a
physician. .lg' Y. ,l;s.. 'o..9s4 NJ. i.sia''
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BUSINESS NOTICES.

GPWhen the American Colonies shook
off the Government of Great Britain, and
adopted liberal form Of National policy,
the civilized world enquired, " what has
been the cause Of this great revolution 2"
The answer was, "Taxation without. Re-
presentation )" and the world was salts
fed with the answer. When the inquiry
is now made, "why is it, that during the
great pressure Of the times, when one
large firm after another is being driven to
the wall, Frohman & Co., still continue
to do flourishing business in their ex.
tensive Clothing Establishment on the
corner Of Sd and Market Streets 7" The
answer is, "They have large and well
selected stock of Ready Made Clothing,
and sell remarkably cheap" The answer
is satisfactory, and all flock to Frohman's
with the exception Of those who are so
unwise as to stay away-make their pur-
chases, and return home satisfied with
their bargains. The people are delighted,
Frohman feels comfortable, and everything
moves on harmonlously.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-10-13
Nnt an nncnmmon Casn.

A Atrayeller from Virginia, as his blood
ed horse, plethOric saddle bags, and haugh.
ty iasouciance indicated, stopped at a
comfortable wsyside inn, IN Kentucky. one
night many years ago. The landlord
was ajOvial wholesouled fellow--as land :,
lords were in those day land gave the span
ger the best entertainment his table and
bar would afford, as we'll as his own mer.
ry company 10 make him glad. Early
in the morning the stranger was up and
looking around, when he espied a rich
bed Of mint in the garden. He straight
way sought Bonilace, and indignant
at what he supposed his inhospitalily IN
setting plain whiskey before him, when
the means Of brewing nectar was so easy
of access, he dragged him forth to the
spot, and pointing his finger at the mint
he exclaimed: g.. a.
II say landlord, will you be good
enough to say what that is p
ga bed of mint" said the somewhat
astonished landlord.
Sand will you please tell me what is
the use of it I"
"Well, don't exactly know 'cept the
old woman dries it sometimes with the
other yarbs."
The Virginian almost turned pale at
the enormiIJ of the assertion.
"And do you mean to tell me that you
don't know what mint julep is 2"
"Not 'cept its something like sage
tea, stranger" ,.
Usage lea! Go right along to the
house, get a buckle. Of ice, loaf sugar,
and your best liquor"
The landlord obeyed, and the stranger
soon made his appearance with handful
of the fragrant, dewy mint, and they then
drank, and brewed and drank again.
Breakfast was over, and the strangers
horse was brought oui, only 10 be ordered
back again. Through the livelOng day,
they brewed aud drank one or two neigh.
bors dropped in. who were partakers, and
late in the night were their orgies kept
up. Ere they made it bed time, the land.
lord and his Virginia friend, who had in
itiated him into the pleasant mysteries Of
mint julep, were sworn blothers, and
when the latter departed next morning,
BOniface exacted pledge that he should
stop on his return and stay as long as he
pleased, free of cost.
The strangers business, however, de-
tanned him longer than he expected, and
it was the next Summer before he came
back.
Riding up late in the evening. he gave
his horse 10 an old negro who was at the
gate, and at the same time inquired:
swell, Sam how is your master!
"Yorder him come" said the negro,
pointing to youth who was approaching,
81 mean your old master, fool p
Old massa he done dead dis Tree
months -
"Dead What was the matter with
him! He was in fine health when 1 left
him." .....
Yes but see massa stranger, one
of dem Virginny gemmens come long
here last year and showed him how to
eat green's in his Ticker: he like ,sm sn
we'll he done stick to it till it kill him."
The stranger passed a less jovial night
than on his previous visit, and was off
by daybreak the next morning. He qui-
eted his conscience, however, in the end,
with the reflection that "good things are
someti m es misused.'
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-10-13

EY-For the special advantage Of all
concerned, we give special notice that
Thomas Gorsuch has just received and
intends keeping constantly on hand,
good supply of'the very best flour, Gin
cinnati aud other brands also unbolted
flour, corn meal, corn, oats and an assort-
ment Of mill-feed I; all Of which will be
sold at the lowest cash price. We have
tried this -four, and therefore speak advi.
sedly. Market street, above Sixth, Steu.
benville