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"A Theatrical Tneident.

Some years ago the manager of a "well-
regulated Theater," somewhere along the
line of the Erie Canal, engaged good
looking aud brisk young lady as a super
numary. 1t happened that the young la
| dy in question, had formerly oficiated in
some capacity as a. .'hand" on board a
canal boat, fact which she was extreme
ly anxious to conceal She evinced much
anxiety to master the details of her new
ly chosen profession, and soon exhibited a
more than ordinary degree of comic tai
ent. She was duly promoted, aud in time
became general fayorite with both man
ager and public.
One night she was announced to appear
in favorite part, couple of bootmen
found their way into the pit, near the foot
lights. particularly anxious to see the new
famous conseolienne. The house was crowd
ed aud after the subsidence of the gen.
eral applause which greeted her appear
ance, ono of the boatmen slapped his com
panion on the shoulder and with an en-
phatie expletive exclaimed, loud enough
to be heard over half the house:
"Bill, l know that gall"
"No you don't"
"But I'm ID if I don't now, Bill.
It's Sal Flukins, as sure as you're born
She's old Flukins' daughter that used to
run the Injured Polly, and sue used to
sail with him"
"Tom," said Bill, ayou're fool, and
if you don't stop you're internal clack,
you'll get put out. Sal Flukius! You
know a sight if you think that's her !"
Tom was silenced, but not convinced.
He watched the actress in allher motions
with intense interest, and ere long, broke
out again
"I tell ye, Bill, that's her-I k',os0 It's
You can't fool mel knew her too well p
Bill, who was good deal interested in
the play, was out of all patience at this
persistent interruption on the part of
Tom. He gave him tremendous nudge
in the ribs with his elbow, as an emphatic
hint for him to 'tkeep quiet
Tom, without miuding the admonition
said, "Yo ou just wait-I'll fix her, keep
your eye on me.n
Sure enough, he did fix her. Watch
ing his opportunity when the actress was
deeply absorbed in her part, he sung out
iu voice which rang through the gal
leriesk
Glow Bridge ~
From force of habit, the actress in
stantly aud involuntarily ducked her head
to avoid the anticipated collision. Down
came the house with a perfect thunder of
applause at this "palpable hit," high
above which Toms voice could be heard,
as he returned Bili's punch in the ribs
with interest
"Didn't I tell ye, old boy. I know'd
twas her. You couldn't fool me.'
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1858-03-03

SAD SCENE IN A LECTURE RooM.-A
correspondent of the Boston Christian
Inquirer says; " The best temperance
leeture-I would say the most impressive
and heart rendering appeal in behalf of
sobriety that has ever reached my ears
was made not long since, by gentleman
who had been selected to give the frst
lecture of the season before several Of our
Western lyceums AS his name is in all
the encyclopedias of American Litsra-
ture," something credible was expected;
but he had not spoken ten minutes before
it was evident that he was intoxicated,
and the President of the Society had to
perform the painful duty of leading him
from the stand, and dismissing the insult
ed audience"
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1858-03-03
1paetrp.
Loves seasons and Reasons.
By DR.. CHARLES MAcRAr.

love my love in spring time
For beauty fresh as May,
For cheeks like early roses,
For eyes so bright as day;
For breath like balm of lilies,
For smiles like sunrise clear
love my love In spring time,
And love her all the year.
love my love in summer,
For promise warm and true,
For truth like MONDAY throwing
A light on old and nEw;
For wealth of bloom and freshness,
And shady comfort near;
love my love in summer
And love her all tie year.
/ love my love in autumn,
For fruit of gentle deeds,
For wisdom to be garnered
To serve our future needs;
For virtues ripening ever,
Like harvest full IN ear,
love my love in winter,
And love her all the year.
love my love in winter,
For charities untold.
For warmth of household welcome,
For looks that thaw the cold
For harmless mirth and pastime,
As rich as Christmas cheer
love INV love in winter,
And love her all the year.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1858-03-03

ES Somebody describes the absurd
appearance of man dancing the polka
in this wise: che looks as though he
had hole in his pocket and was trying
to shake shilling down the leg of his
troweers."
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1858-03-03

EThere are two kinds of family
jars: into one you put your sweetmeats,
and into the other you put your foot.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1858-03-03

Ea A Yankee doct6r has contrived
to extract from sausagos powerful tonic,
which he says contains the whole strength
of the original bark. He calls it the s.Sul-
phate of Canine"
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1858-03-03

DYALL 4 CHARLES, Real Estate Agents
II and Surveyors, Sioux City, Iowa. Land
Warrants located at reasonable rates.
TThe Land Office will be openep on the
18th of February, 1883, for the location of lands
south Sioux city
-Allselections personally made.
Fehrr1aru ! 1851. 24tf
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1858-03-03

osRns NEW LIVERY STABLE-D-. B.
zAz-N Gray, Proprietor. Family and
pleasure Carriages and 2:40 Horses, to be had at
All hours Passengers conveyed to any of the
neighboring towns on the shortest notice: Pr
ces reduced to suit the hard times. u Stables
IN the rear of McNulty House.
February A, 1857. 54t
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1858-03-03
minnesota Land Agency
AA SWINEF0RD.

j. NJ. & A. P. SWINEF0RD,
ID ZEAL Estate Dealers, and Agents, Land War
l,rants located and investments made yield
ford being resident of Albert Lea, Minnesota,
is we'll acquainted with the natural advantages
of the Territory and the best points for inYest-
ment A few choice Lots and farming Lands
for sale For further information inquire of las.
Swineford, Ashland o., or address A. p. Swine
ford. Albert Lea, Freeborn county Minnesota.
GONVEYANCING.
Deeds, Mortgages, Bonds dc. carefully drawn
and being
NOTARY PUBLIC
will take the acknowledgement thereof, ad-
minister Oaths &c. dc. charges reasonable Of
Zee in the county Auditors Office, Ashland, O.
JAMES SWINEFORD.
Ashland, February 25.1s57 1y34
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8usiness Garos.
HoTBLS-

RT1NULTY HOUSE, Ashland, Ohio, by W.
NI McNulty. Rooms airy and commodIous'
and table constantly supplied with all the lux
uries of the season Patronage solicited
Feh 4 1851 - S4t
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1858-03-03

dAMPSEL HOUSE, Ashland, Ohio, A. W.
- Melsheimer. lessee. This is one of the larg-
est and most commodious Hotels IN the western
conntrv-~ A GOOD Ostler always in attendance
Feb. a. 1851. 34tf
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1858-03-03

MILLER HOUSE, opposite the sampsel
1Xl House Ashland, Ohio. NJ. Miller, Propn-
etor- Good fare, reasonable bills, and gooo ae-
-. Feh- "a 1881. S4tf
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1858-03-03

NTHLIAM RALsToN. Jeweler and Silver
w smith, a few doors west of the McNulty
House Ashland, Ohio. Gold and Steel Pens,
and choice variety Of Jewelry kept constantly
on hand. Highest price paid for old Gold and
Silver. Repairing done to ord r, on reasonable
terms-satisfaction warranted.
Fet-uary 4. 1857. 34tf
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-02-12

LYNCH LAW IN New JERsEY.-Thc
Mammoth n. j. Inquirer says that, Il
few days since, a pretended Polish re-
fugce behaved improperly towards lady
of keyport, which SO excitedthe indigna-
ton Of the citizens, that they tarred and
featherad him.
The timid young man who was brow
beaten by his sweetheart, is now court
ing another who has no eye lashes, to
avoid being whipped.
A rather thick headed witness in the
police court at st. Louis, was asked the
question whether the party accused stood
on the detensiyc?" He innocently rcpli-
ed: He stood on bench.
A boy from the Tagged Mountains
(Virginia,) met Professor B, and pre-
sentcd his basket with the following ex-
plantation:
Yer don't want any chesnuts, does
yer?
How do you know do not want any,
my little man 2" inquired the Professor.
Il nary say yer don't l ax yer-does
yer p was the positive answer.
This was more polite than the Quaker's
reply to one who said TO him,
you don't wany to buy any wood, do
your
Friend, thee first tellest a lie, and then
thee askcst question:
Nor long since, a certain noble peer
IN Yorkshire, who is fond of boasting of
his Norman descent, thus addressed
one OF his tenants, who, he thought, was
nos speaking to him with proper res
came over with William the C1noucr-
/ or %
and, mayhap,' retorted the sturdy
Saxon nothing dannted, they found mine
here when they comed.'
The noble lord felt that he had the
worst Oft.
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visited Goodhuc comfy. Minnesota. last
fall, in search Of schoolmasters birth.
After travelling on foot for several days
without seeing single school-house or
even being able to scare up a school trus-
tee, he one afternoon approached log
cabin and large pile of pumpkins, near
which was an "intellgent looking farm
er'' engaged in fashioning an ox-yoke.-
His appearance indicated that he might
| possibly be a man having authority in the
educational transactions of his neighbour
hood. Under this pleasant impression
the following conversation took place,
which conveys an idea Of the manner in
which educational matters are clone up"
in some of the corners of our American
''backwoods =
'God-afternoon, Sir
1Iow-,le-do?'
4 have been travelling through your
country for the purpose of securing, if
possible situation as school-teacher.--
Can you inform me where the president
of your school board resites?'
y schoolmaster you be! Don't know
where our presidents shanty is-dont
know whether he's got one
What wages do your people pay
school-tcachers?'
what wages? Really, young man, I
can't say. Have you made y ''clainl'
yot?'
NO, Sir; don't think l shall make
one. DO you think could get school
in your districtif should make appli-
cation p
Really, don't know. Reckon not,
though Kin you drive oxen?'
NO, Sir; never did any farming or
teaming Educated myself fora school
teacher in Conemaugh township, Somerset
county, Pennsylvania
'laas. Kin You maui rails? Great
chances for SIGH bizncss over in the Nor
wegian settlement
No, Sir; am not accustomed to per-
form such severe manuel labor. Per-
haps you can tell me where I will find
your school district superintendent? He
could inform me whether your district
needs more teachers?"
No, young man, can't. To be
p'l,ted about the matter, we don't have
no schoolmastcr in these parts, nor no
school trustees, nor no district supefin
tender, as you call him. All the settlers
Is busy with their claims, and don't have
no time for onimportant consarns. A
let me recommend you, if you don't know
nothing else than to keep school, and
don't keer about making i claim, AN can't
drive oxen or maui rails, to go back to
Somerset County, an stay there. Poo
pie come to Minnesoty to git land an
make money, cause they sec it's great
country. Book-laruin's no good and we
don't want 20 schools. We want enter
prism men,"
Yes, see" replied our exasperated
friend. - This is a great country, and
you might have added, in the words of
General Ogle, of Somerset County. 1t
isn't all fenced in yet
'Yass.'
And there the colloquy ended Our
friend, in high dudgeon, left the " intelli-
gent-looking farmer and the Territory
strongly impressed with the conviction
that Minnesota is no great shakes after
all,
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THE DAY BOOK.
FRIDAY, EVENING FEBRUARYl2.


Better Late Than Never. -.-
LIFE is a race where some succeed,
While others are beginning; ,.-
'Fia luck at times, at others. speed,
That gives an early winning.
But if you chance to fall behind,
Meier ylacken YOUR endeavor;
Just keep this wholesome truth in mind
Ills better late than never.
If YOU can keep ahead, It's well,
But never trip your neighbor
IT'S noble when You can excel
By honest, patient labor.
But if YOU are outstrippcd at last,
Press on as bold as ever;
Remember, though you are surpassed,
IT'S better late than never!
Meier labor for an idle boast
Ofvict,ry DER another,
But, while GU strive your uttcrmost,
Deal fairly with brother.
Whate'er your station, do your bert,
And hold your purpose ever;
And if YOU fail to beat the rest,
IT'S better late than never!
Choose we'll the path in which you run,
Succeed by noble daring;
Then, though the last when once It's won,
Your crown is worth the wearing.
Then never fret if left behind,
Nor slacken your endeavor
But ever keep this truth in mind
lis better late than never
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Liquors, &c.

Liquors, &c.
ono BBLS Roanoke Whiskey
AOO so do Old Buck Eye
so do Boston Rum,
20 Hhds prime Molasscs,
20 do do Port Rico Sugar,
100 boxes No. l, Soap.
100 do Adamantine Candles,
100 bags prime Rio Coffee,
so do Laguayra do
20 do old Govt. Java Coffee,
100 Bbls Crushed Powdered A & G Sugar,
SO kegs prime Orange County Butter
125 Bbls No. ], trimed Herrings,
so do No. 3, Mackrel,
so do Cincinnati Mess Pork,
so do Patapsco family Flour,
100 do supertine and Extra,
500 boxes Manufactured Tobacco of all kinds
500 sacks Blown and G. H. Salt,
Starch, ground :nd Grain Pepper, Mustard,
Yeast Powders, Bacon Lard, &C., instore and
for sale low to the trade by
LEIGH & BRO.
de % No. 5, Newtons Wharf
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A LlcEscE 70 MARRY is often wanted

"A llCGACE 70 Nj AMI IL oiltH NdiitSli
when it can't be had, but poor one is
better than none, when q man is i'll a
hurry-viz., namely, to wit, the follow
ing -
In the early days of Texan indepcn-
dence and youth an accentric genius, still
living and reigning, was clerk Of one Of
the western counties. The village was
quite secreted i'll the praries, and the
squire pasturcd his cows on the broad
acres around, bringing them home at
night, and letting them 90 to grass in the
morning. He kept bell on one OF them
to keep him in finding them; but one
morning, as lie WAS letting them loose,
he perceived that the clapper of the bell
was lost out, and being unable to find it,
he made u>s,i:ute by making fast his
own Office key. Not till he had reached
his office did it occur to him that he
should want tie key, but now finding
himself locked out, he betooll himself to
other matters, proposing to recover the
key at night. About noon rough-and-
ready young Texan, in buckskin dress,
came riding into town, inquired for the
clerk, scared him up, and asked for a
marriage licencc.
Sorry | can't accommodate you to-
day, but it's no CO.
why not? I'm going to be spliced
tonight. and | must have it whether or
no..
But the fact u.s. said the clerk. my Of
flee is locked up, and my cor is gone
array wiM Mekey
THE COW what does the COW want
with the key?'
So the old fellow told the whole story,
and the two SIT off for the prairie to find
the cattle and get the key. But the
more they looked the less they found, and
finally had to give it up. a bright
thought struck the clerk Of the county.
I'll fix you outn said he, and Young Texas
Jumped rod, so tickled was he to know
that he was to be fixed out of the fix he
was in. They proceeded to a store close
by the office, and there the county scribe
indited the following autographs:
Republic Of Teas: To all who shall
see this present, greeting: Whereas l,
the undersigned, clerk of this country,
having this morning unthoughtedly tied
my Office key as clappcr into my cows
bell; and whereas the said COW has gone
astray to parts unknown, bearing with
her the said key, and therefore the said
key is non inventus est-that is, can't be
had: And whereas one Abner Barnes
has made application to me for q mar
riage license, and the said Abner persists
that he cannot wait until the COW comes
back with the key, but is compelled by
the violence of his feelings and the ar
rangements already made to get married
Therefore these presents are to command
any person legally authorized to celebrate
the rites OF matrimony to join the said
Abner Barnes to Rebecca Downs; and for
doing so this shall be your sufficient au-
thority.
Given under my hand and private seal,
on the doorstep Of my office-the seal OF
the Office being locked up, and my COW
having gone away with the key-this
fourth OF October A. d. 1898.
HENRY OSBORN, Clerk"
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AS newly-married couple from away
down East, were one night lying in bed
talking of matters and things, heavy
thunder storm arose. The loud peals of
thunder and vivid flashes of lightning
filled them with terror and apprchen-
sions. Suddenly a tremendous crash
caused the loving couple to start as
though gthey had received an electric
shock. Jonathan throwing his arms
around his wife, exclaimed: Hug up to
me Liz, let's die like men.
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ID ECEIVD THIS DAY-In Store,
IL from schooner lie Rrov, Brazil and Ha-
zle Nuts Liston p. S. and Alct Almonds );
whole, half and quarter box Raisins; Malaga
Oranges and Lemons; Cocoanats, Figs, APP
Piles, Sardincs, Pruncs, Dates.
ia l6 G. JORDAN d SON.
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Beautiful Flowers.

I AIDES now is the time to decorate vour
~ flower beds with these beautiful, heart
eeyating. love inspiring gems of nature
whose brilliant petals untolded to the gaze,
and whose fragrant odors exhaled upon the
balmy air, so captivate and enrapture the
senses OF all whom taste and refinement in
etc to their study and culture. At Apothe-
carries Hail. for sale by w. II. BROUGHTON
u co. you will find a general variety of the
most approved kinds Of FRESH FLOWE Err
SEEDS, among them are the following:
Superb Carnation, White Cypress Vine,
" Pink, Scarlet do do
Double China Pink, Double mixed Bal
Protuse Towering Pink, sans,
Sweet William, Double mixed Col
Alyssum, bine,
New large fower'd Mig German Poppy,
nonettc, Long t b ed Cen
Mixed Chilly Flower, tranthus,
10 weeks do Purple Petunea,
Mixed Candytutt, Mixed do
Large hower'd Nialope, Drummond's Phlox,
Mixed Portulacca, Tricolord Hearts
g Morning Glory, ease,
Scarlet do do Love in Mist,
Variegated Scabious, Mixed Hyacinth
Blue Ageratum, Beans,
African Hibiscas, Dark Purple Ipc-
Yellow Martynia, mea,
Dwarfmix China Aster, Mixed Coxcombs,
Tall do do do Golden Alyssun l,
Poeny Powered do do Painted Coreopsis,
Pheasants Eye, Maiden Pink or
Hedge Mustard, London Pride
Burridges lpomea, Dwarf Centaurea,
Contaurea Depressa, 90.
fc4 W. II. BROUGHTON l. co.
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.Ja. KEEFE e. STORY, IT,
fS MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IN E-kS
s@N Planished Japanncd and a9RS
PI n Tt n w are. -

u a i II Tt II w re.
NO. G, UNION STREET.
WE have on hand large variety ofevery
w description in our line.
Tea and Coffee Urns,
Round and Oval Chatting Dishes,
Tea Pots, Coffee Pots,
Buckwheat Dishes.
Cream and Blanc Mango Moulds,
Moasses Pots, Tea Kettles
Plain and Fancy Nurse Lamps, 3
Pudding Moulds, Casters,
Egg Boilers 10 and Il holes,
Open and covered Pitchers,
Soup Ladies', Gravy Strainers,
JAPANNED WARE
OF q w Y ID ESQ RI = III 0 N.
Round Cake Boxes,
Large and small square Boxes,
Tea Canisters Cash Boxes,
Grocers Tea Chests,
Tea TRAYS and Walters,
Bread and Knife Trays,
Water Cans, Slop Buckets,
Toilet Pals, Foot Tubs,
Toilet Sets, Dust Pans,
Spittoons, Candlesticks,
Toy Cups and Banks,
Molasses Cups, Dredge Boxes,
Match Safes, Pepper boxes,
Bread and Nutmeg Graters,
Plain Tin Ware, in endless variety, Manufac-
tured Of the best material,
Housekeepers please bear that in mind, and
give us a call,
Camphene and Ethereal Oil Lamps,
Lanterns &c.
Fresh Camphene and Ethereal Oil, always on
hand, and for ale low.
in Is No. 6, Union Street.
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Dry Goods.
DRY GOODS.
b l. o o ID G o ID IL co.
ABE nDI1NINN

DRY GOODS.
BLOC ID G GOD 81 co.
ARE OPENING
THEIR FAIL STOCK,
EMBRACING
One of the largest Varieties ever
offered in Norfolk,
ZION SISTING IN PART OF
" Splendid Silk Robes,
Splendid Robes l'Quille,
Beautiful Bayadete Silks, rich colors,
Chana &C GO
Rich Plaid Silks,
Bayadere Silks-heavy, at ST 25,
Plain Colored Silks, pretty colors and
Rich Robes in Cashmers,
i" " Merino,
Beautiful Robes A'Quille,. .
j." &c Z" Musein,
Robes DeChambre,
French DeLaincs in most beautiful de-
signs and colors,
Ducals, in all qualities,
Figured and Plain French Mcrinos,
Rich French Calicos.
@ % and Mouselins for Children
very pretty,
Plaid Poplins-high colors and beautiful
quality,
Black Silks in every variety, and at any
MOURNING. italian, &c.
Cloaks of the latest Fail styles,
Velvet and MORE Antique,
Cloth Cloaks in full assortment,
Drab Cloth Cloaks or Busters,
Rich Chenille Shawls, from $500 to $780,,
90.
Beautiful Figured and Plaid Wool
Shawls,
Stella Shawls and Scarfs,
Brooke do do do
Chenille Scarfs for Neck,
White and Colored Grape Shawls,
Fine Thread Laces and lnsertings,
Lace Collars
Lace Sets,
Beau fully Embroided French Sets,
y new article in Marseillcs Sets,
French Worked Collars,
Cambria and Muslin Collars at all prices,
With every article embraced in the En-
broidery department.
Embroidered, Hemstiched and Plain
Hdkts.
Colored and Black Bordered do
oct 3 BLO0DGOOD 4 co.