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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-11

A FIRST RATE FAUQUIER FARM FOR
n SALE The subscriber offers for sale
MEDLEY" the present residence OF Mr.. John
Amber. This Farm is situated in Upper Fau-
uuier, within three miles and half OF Mark.
ham Station, On the Manassas Gap Railroad,
and is within 500 yards OF Leeds Church, where
there is Protestant Episcopal preaching three
Sundays in every month. II is within miles
of first class Academy Tor Boys. Messrs. Jas
X. Marshall, Jas f. Marshall, Thos. VI. Amber
and the Rector OF Leeds Church, all live within
one mile and half OF the dwelling house.
The Farm contains $50 ACRES, OF which
200 are in grass or under cultivation, and 80
acres heavily tlmbered The cleared land is OF
the very b st quality in the country, and the
wood land is on the mountain side.
I=A The improvements consist OF neat
GN RESIDENCE, containing five rooms and
a passage, with two porches and several closets
conveniently arranged, and all in excellent re.
pair. A Barn, 80 By 50 feet. calculated 10 &C.
commodate sixty cows or cattle, and fifty tons
of nav 4 Dairy house, ~ by 40 ieet; also, a
good Kitchen Meat house, AMI other out build
ings. A thrifty ORCHARD of Apple trees,
planted II years ago and selected with great
care OF the varieties best suited TO this climate,
is lust coming into full bearing The House is
beautifully situated and is surrounded by a
meadow of splendid Timothy hay, and tie
grounds oruamented by great valiety OF well
grown and beautiful hade trees.
For terms. apply to the undersigned, who will
give immediate attention to letters on the sub
ect and will be ready to snow the land 10 any
one VINO may desire to purchase. His address
is Markham Station, Fauquler county, Va.
22-.otf THOS. NJ AMBLER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-11
The M arkots.

Y.,.yoss Nov. 10 -Flour is more active
,., Howard street and Ohio So
l,,n. red llj9l23c.; white l2o0l3oc.
b...r--oId white 74075c.; yellow 500
!. a.s ye.Iow, 73675e. "hiskey is steady
s.:1@
g.. yosr, Nov. lO.-Flour is firm; State
, s;A 80 Ohio s5.259$5 40; Southern IS
a. wnea, IS 5uoyant; red llcSl23; West
..I Corn closed with declining tenden-
d, ,.,.,. demand reduction; mixed 7eS77;
.,t,5 Pork Is buoyant; mess BIT a75Sl7.-
a. ,..r. 1913 62GI375. Whiskey is quiet at
,.3c,, are dull and irreglar. Mo. is 80.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-11

\X7lLL BIZ SOLD on Friday, The l2th day
w Of n rcmbr, in front OF the Court House,
a GRAY MARE, to satisfy claims IN my
hands. Terms cash Sale al 10 o'clock
nov g-lt JOSEPH PADGETT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-11

DROWNLOW AND PRIMES DISCUS
+ SION-..uught American Slavery to be
neIn.tuateGt'-a debate between Rev. w. II.
Browrlow and Rev A Pryne, held at Phl!adel-
phia, September, 1875 price ", Just publish
ed. and Tor sale, by [nov Al ROBI. BELL.
. ,OAL.-l have on hand, and am constantly
| receiving ANTHRACITE coal, OF the
best qualities, for family Northumberland
COAL. from the Frostburg Mines, BY the cargo
carload, or single ton. Factories furnished
with the rup.ofmne. at lowest rates Apply TO
nov s-tf ID. B. SMITH, Queen 81. Wharf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-11

WE offer or sale line BUGGY HORSE,
w five years old, bay coor-can be seen
at Hamerslys Livery Stable, Pitt street. oPPo-
site tie Marshall House.
Also. f,r sale, a good second hand PIANO
Can be seen BY calling at the store, SIS hlng.st ,
Sarepta Hall. 5. ". Mt'f ENbth''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-11

5000 Sb.sbsI Se nss! of tH ae the
Instant, a negro boy called BENNETT, mu-
Iatto, about IS or 10 years old, 3 feet inches
in height thin, and quite good looking, and very
polite He was we'll dressed when he Jeff, but
the clothes he had on are not remen bered.
will give the above reward OF $500, for him, II
taken out of the state, and secured so that get
hin again. He lett in company with two other
negro boys. sep 90 eottl A. GRlGSBf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-11

$500 ks%asT seminary nss a1% a 'ss
andrla, Va on Sunday night, the Eth INST,
negro boy named CARTER. SAID negro is a
bright mulatto, 5 feet, or inches a'gh and
very we'll built. He is about 70 years old, and
mas very pleasant countenancs. VIII give
the above reward OF $500 if taken out OF the
State and secured so that get him again. Adj
dress DAVID FI1ZHuGH, Fairfax c. II,
SEP l7-eoti or n. c. WARD, Alex, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-11
EZRA EVANS,
JOHN TROTH, TX ors.
SAM. n. GARWOOD.
Fairfax Co, Va oct 2l-eots Fairfax News

DUBLIC SALE-By virtue of deed of
trust, executed by James w Adams and
Sydnor B. Adams, OR the End day OF August
1883, and of record in the Clerks Office OF Eau
QUEER County Court, shall sell at public auc-
ton, for cash on the premises, on Monddy HHe
2Oth dGy of December, II fair, il not on the next
fair day thereafter, a TRACT OF LAND, stu.
ated in the upper part OF FauquIer County, con
tanning 424 ACRES. This land adjolns the
lands of James f. Marshall, Fleet &. Rust, ard
Others is OF good quality, and well supplied
with wood and water. Ii IS within three miles
OF Piedmont and Markham Stations, on thu
Manassas Gap Railroad, and within the same
distance of Leeds Church. There are on the
- premises a comfortable wv 81 LING
ID HOUSE and out-houses, and being conve
nient TO market, and in pleasant neIghborhood,
offers many inducements 10 purchasers.
The title is believed 20 be unquestlonable, but
shall only convey such as is vested IN me.
IOHN MARSHALL, Trustee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-11

NItNdIIIIIdj d.
B.-Althrugh the deed directs a sale tor
cash, it is probable that an arrangement could
be made with some OF the creditors Tor time, on
a large portion Of the purchase money.
FauQuer Co, Va, oct l3--eots War. Wing !
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-11

IouN MURPHY, ATTORNEY # Law
., will practice in the Coui, OUTS o, Coun,iss
land, Richmond, and Nortnumoellanu ~ I Cnuntv
ros' "uie'' dec St
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-11

oMMIrTEp.-P. H. Rotten, was yesterday
arrested by Officer r. ii. Warder, charged
BY Captain Samuel Cole, with stealing from
the cabin of his vessel, sos. R)ten was ia
ken before Justice Price who committed him
to Jail to await an examination before the
December term of the County Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-11

XE HANDLES, PICK HANDLES, AND
a SAW FRANCISCO hand and tor sale
~ The dozen or singly, lot OF first rate goods
=; tho above line, the best ever before Offered IN
,n;s nnarket, being made well, aid entirely free
co., lno,s No charge for an examination 81
the goods JoHN 1. |Nh''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-11

TELEGRAPH LINE-The City Council, on
Tuesday night. granted permission to w. T..
Morris aud his associates to construct aud
maintain lice Of Telegraph through the
streets of this city. This is the Telegraph
that is to be constructed along the line of the
Orange ard Alexandria Railroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-11

rEGARS-Tne subscriber continues to man.
- ufacture SEGARS, from every choice
grade OF imported Leaf Tobacco. Orders re-
specially solicited. EDWIN {. BRoUN,
No "a, Madison-street
Mddeburg, Va, oct ls--so3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-11

ulHE COSMOPOLITAN ART JOURNAL
FOR DECEMBER Over seventy pages
choice articles-elegantly illustrated-sPlen'
did steel ehgravings Price 81 cents. sPeci'
men copy sent, on receiPto OF - cents IN stamps
or coin. Address GEO. /. BALDWIN,
noya Alexandra, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-11

Music on THE STREETS on SUNDAY.-ln tho
Board of Aldermen, on Tuesday night, Mr..
Fowle gave notice Of his intention to intro
duce bill to prohibit the playing Of martial
or other bands of music on the streets on
Sundays. Such law is in force 10 Balti-
more and some other cities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-11

1 VALUABLE FARM FOR SALT
~ offer for sale the FARM on which reside,
in the county oil Fairfax, Va, about four miles
southwest OF Alexandra, on the Telegraph
road. 1t contains about EIGHT HUNDRED
ACRES, mostly of level land of excellent quail
", and is one Of the most beautiful and produc.
tive farms in the country 1t has or It good
f..4 twostory brick DWELLING, with a
sItA frame wing added, containing, in all, IL
rooms. The house Is situated on an emlnence,
covered with grove OF native forest trees and
commanding view of the farm and surround
ing country. There are the necessary out
buildings, good garden, Apple and Peach Or.
caards, and other fruits. il is needless to say
more than TO invite those who may be disposed
to avail OF such an opportunity TO purchase IN
this county, and so near market, 10 visit and eS.
anime this property. so admirably suited for an
extensive grazing and stock farm, assuring
them | will take pleasure in showing the premi-
ses, al d giving all needlul information.
r. &. MASON,
n B. The foregoing property will be sold
either entire or divided INTO suitable parts, oil
dimensions not less than one hundred acres each.
Fairfax county, oct 2O-2aw4w X. L. VI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-11

The Government has nearly completed the
removal of the Museum from the National
Gallery at the Patebt Office to the Smiths :
Man Institute, where they will have spacl-
ous hall, ad, quate to store the whole mu,
scum. So that the curiosities can &c viewed
70 orsa, advantage. The vacated ball IN the
p,tent Office will be used for the fast aeon
,nnI.,icn of patents, portion of the build:
ins beng pow used Tor tie Interior and Land
Departments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-11

THANKSGIVING DAY.-The Mayor sent q
communication to the City Ccuncil on Tues
day night, in relation to the appointment Of a
Thanksgiving day. In the Board of Alder.
men, on molten of Mr.. Bryan, the Mayor
was requested to recommend the 25th instant.
In the Common Council, however, toe reso-
laid on the table.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-11

.-ss FOR RENT.-The two story FRAME.
HOUSE, on the corner OF water ana
Wiikes street Apply to n,,y
nov ll-lW = - -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-11

FAIR.-The Mount Vernon Guards intend
holding tair in few weeks, and request
all ladies DESTROYS Of aiding them to meet at
the store of Mr. c. Schater, on Fairfax street,
on tomorrow (FridAy) evening, at o'clock.
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1858-07-24

CouRTsHIp; AND MARRIAgE.- Twas at the
close ol D glorious summer day---the sun was
setting behind d distant hog -pen--the Chickens
we're going to roost the bull frogs were lchm-
menciug theire eveAing songs the polty-wogs
in their nittive mud pndales were preparing for
the night4nnds Sal aud myself sat upona loE
listening to the music of nature, such As tree.
toads, roustsrs, mud gruhtlng piss, aiia how
and then the mellow music of ID distant jackass
was waited to our ,enrs by the gentle zephyrs
that sighed among the mullen stalks and came
heavily laden with the delicious oHor Of hen
roosts andpig styes. n The last lingering rays
of the aetting suns glanciig from the bfass
buttons ofea solitaFy l,prseiRan, Shone from j
knot hole il the hog pen full III Sal d face,
dyeihg her hair with an orange speeI hue, ana
showing off my thread bare ooat f6 q Bad ID
vantage One Of my arms was nt0und Sui i
waist, my hand resting nphn the sinall Other
hackj lshc was Toying with nyaaub0rn c,rls
Eof je, black Hue sbe MN almost gone md 4
was ditto. She lo0krl like d grasshopper dy-
ing with the hic-cifs. and y tclt like d mud
turtle choked with y Goldfish ball.
Sai,'e, SAYS "A. in : voice as musical as The
notes Of dying man, 81 MI yo,, have me ~ :
She tnapcd 5lier 6ye baasenwarl, sclasped ine by
NS ftf ft X w ttlc uVkNch VIII
blind stnggefS, and With d sigli tliat dieWssAeF
shoe strings to her pallai, Mid, N al f slib
gave me clear 6,lt lien md squattel Ii, MY
llap she corkscrewcd and ] cul'tlnmuxed. I
hinged her iii broke iny stspenders, and her
breath smelt Of Onions 1ls had ate the week
before, NJ gss. sStl
II mako d long story Short siis sat tbo day,
and We pfacticed f0ur weeks every night how
we should wnik nt03tne room 10 be married,
until We got as NE could be as careful as Two
Mascosy ducks, Ilelishl the company, and
the ininislgfs came, the signal was given, and
arm ID arm, Na marched through ihe crowded
lialE We were Just cuiertig The parlur door
when down Went kerslAp on ilie oil cloth.
pulling Sal With me, Soag chrseh lellow HID
dropped hanDana sisiH on the5floorsandiit
tloored me. Il split All awful hole III my cassi-
lneres Under MY left cont fail. IL was toe laie
70 back out, So ociappiIly my hands oyer it we
marched It'll, and was sfliced ind taking seat
Il watched ilie KISSING 0f sfhc bride operation
IN estnsinall was titht.saud lie kissed her
uulil 1 jun.petl up 70 take A slice. when,0h.
horror! little six year Old imp erayIed be-
hind me. aud pulled the shirt through the hole
in my trowsels, pinuing Il to The chair, and ID
jumping up ] displayed 10 the admiring gaze
of ihe astonished nultitude,a triHe more Inits+
lin than was pleasant. lie women gggled
the men laughed, and ! got mad. but. was
finally put to bed, and there all my troubles
ended. 8fN by
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II WISH ] WERE RfcIs' -" wish i were
rich, ! would buy eperysnng,n cried Charley.
The sun, moon, and stars? (" inquired VIII
liam
~ ".No; everything that can be had for money, 7
m "Ihat's not happiness said William.
SECT you hat, Charlie, and come with me
to Mrs. Morrisons," said bis father.
n o please not papa. he is such a disagreea-
BILE, miserable old man, with his cross looks and
gonty foot, hobblpg about mud groaning''
think you wonld like to live with him n
~" papa Z ! would rather live down in .
coal tit /" i.s,.sz
9 with him you would haveai that can b
bought with money! @ s933
II ecant ] see it want do" said Charlie
l" Health can not be bought with money,
!" Nor good temper, nor friendship. nor life, !
said William.
Above ALL" added their papa, .sthe favor
of God cannot be bonght with money. Bt
content with as much Of it as God gives, aDt
seek to use it Alright. .Asi' q
aThe fear Of God and sweet content.
4 81 Yield riches that will ne'er be spent
"Can you return my love dearest Julia |?
Tertainlys sir | don't want IL Pm sure
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G az Runaway from the IN
RAc deysigned two weeks ago, negro IS
man named JOHN, aged about l5 years, short. "a
stoat built and bald headed; be was purchased ~.
two years ago al the sale Of Jean Bite David.
The above reward will be given to any one who
will deliver him to the subscriber or lodge him in
the Parish Jail. i. II. LiIIELL'
opelousas, July 10, 1855.
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When In the Squire i gorgeous rooms
The shining lamps burn bright,
s, Ard noble guests assemble there ss's.s
OaslwiGter's social night n
'Tis thes ptlc shs Incl high, NJ
TIL burns the cheerful iifx, sss'
Prepare my lpvs sweet tepast,
And have NOT one desirc. q. 3 s.sIs
Beyond the safe return Of him, lli5
ith whom \ nm more blest
Than y, n u the squire 4 Lady wife, y IL
~ " silk VIA jewels dtest ~ IA.
VA have one darling haaly,bpy, sss,
Which makes our bliss complete sa
He slnmbets ID his clNdIe led, s'as & s..
81 innocent ana sweet f' sss
Ara through the islsare evening hour ~
WI sinfie, ,ahd talk mid Ring II sss
And fond shdossnehts of 5ths past
To sweet rchnsmb mbrance bring s'Ess
& Sometimes we resd the pleasing talc,
Indulge III poets lore; stlsss Il
SoEmuch Of bliss il, cottage walh II
You never SAW hsfore. N a I;sl,s8
And whcnthe common casssof lIIet sy
Which all must sometimes tael jsfst
Steal sa,lly DER onlaching hearta,
Love finds some balm ID heal.
And when perchalce, friendly face 81
Comes kindly 70 our door, RI
Oar warinsst Welcome gives n Place, sss
10 slinre our cottsge stoie.
Y would not quit ny paacssui home, y
0rmy doar liusbands 4 side
Thro'3 all carth's gayest scenes to roam,
Or be q monnrch,s bride. S Il
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HOWARD ASSOCIATION, Philadel
- pbia,---A Benevolent Institution established
by special Endowment for the Relief ofthe Sick
and Distressed, afflicted with viralent and Epidemic
Diseases. sgS ~ t9 tIs5s
The Howard Association, in view of the awful
destruction Of hnman life, caused by Sexual. dis.
eases and the decepti0ns practced npnn the nnfor.
tunate victims of such diseases hs Qihcks, severl
years ago directed their Gunsuting.Su Surgeon, as a
Charitable act worthy of their name, to open a
Dispensary for the treatment of this elass of dis
eases, in all their iprms and 70 give Medical adglec
eratsstoall whoapply by letter, with asdeseriptian
Of their condition. tage, occupation habits OF life,
ctc.,) and in cases of extreme poverty, TO furnish
Medicines free Of Charge. 1t is needless to add that
the Association commands the highest Medical skill
Of the age, and will furnish the most approved
modern treatment. ss se r -ti.f s
The Directors nf the Association, In their Annual
Report upon the treatment Of Sexual Diseases. Enr
the year Guiding January LIST, 1858, express the
highest satisfaction with the success which has al
tended the laborsof the Consulting Surgeon in tiie
cure of SpermatorThea, Seminal Weakness, lmpO
tenee Gonnrfoa, Gleet, Syphilis, the vice Of Oman
ism or setabnse, utG., aud order continuance Of
the same plan for the ensuing year
The Directols on review OF the past, feel as
suTed that their lahors in this sphere Of benevolent
effort have been OF great benefit to the afflicted
especially to the young and they have resolved to
devote themselves, with renewed zeal, to this very
important and much despised cause.
An admirable Report Spermatorrh9a, or
Seminal Weakness, the vice of Onanism, MastRrba,
ton, OF selablse, and other diseases of the sexual
organs by the Consulting Surgeon viii be sent by
mail Gn sealed envelope; free Of charge, on re,
cept of two stamps for postage. Other Reports and
Tracts on the nature and treatment of sexual dis
eases. Diet ETC.. are constantly being published tol
gratntons distribution. and will be sent to the ai-
llieted. Some of the new remedies and methods oI
treatment discovered daring the last year, are of
great value. ~. .....,..
Address, FOR Report or treatment. DR.. GEORGE
R. CALHOUN, Consulting Surgeon, Howard Asso
ciation No. South Ninth street Philadelphia, Pa.
BY order OF the Directors
EZRA D. HEARTWELl4, President.
Gro. FAIRCHILp, Secretary.
May 20, ls5s.--ly.
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'nIossstasslaes.

Kate hates simopstaqhes aoiniucA hair
Makes every man link aikc , bear \
I But Fannie, who no thought can fettsf, IT
,3ursts out, the more like bears the l,etter,n
Becasse, her pretty shoulders Smuggling, n
+ Z Bears are such gloriousschnps for hugging.' 4
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(00PERAGE.- - The undersigned has on
~ bnnd at all times supply Of SUGAR HOGS
HEADS and BARRELS and HALF BARRELS for
Muasses of the BEST workmanship which he offers
the customary prices. He viii also receive and exc
cute orders for any description of work in his ne
supply of HOGSHBAD SLAVES and NINE-FOoT
PiCkETS for sale low for cash. March 10.
WILLIAM S. READ. Washington.
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,NTDTICE TQ PLANTERS. AND SHII'-
~ PERs.-To avoid any misapprehension and to
Know the facts, we take this method to inform them
that the prices Of freight and passage on the steam
ers a n PER RET and w. BUTTON, will be the
same as last season, and shall be as low as any good
and safe boatin the trade. t.a..a s,gS
Thankful for past fayols, we hope by strict at.
tentian to our business, and Responsibility, forany
lossesthat may oecnt by the faalt of those we EN-.
plev, and being aways#on land, toSmerit a liberal
share Of their patronage.
Janaary 2, 1853. HIScKLEY & co.
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s, IATE =. OF 10 liISIAN N A DISTRICT Court
NJ ~ Pafish Of ST Landry No. s524 Estate III
Ihnhlas Gardner Sciii., deceased.
soRasiEL HiNckLtY, of the Parish of St. Landry,
administrator of tile estate Of Thomas Gardner
Ser deceased, late af said Parish, having filet a
tnai tallean and Partition of said estate, ases,n
paied ,by his petition praying that the same inay
oe holnei9gsted Y and approved; And yaefeas tf,
praNer ~ q s of fsasd petitionllas been granite ord
of uourt dS pdJuiyl5, 1885, Al. si!ss
Ihsfetor inoticei is hereby given to all r.
tesrestsd tS show cause, if any they have Ihin
thirty day. from tlle date hereof why said Mbleau
should mo- lie toraoiugatesl and confirmed
Clerk 81 jtiice, opelousas, July IL, 1858. 3s *
sis8sE lii TIA rs. LAST RA ESs, Clerk.
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CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. S.-The
" undersigned keep constantly on hand material
for Carriage Repairing in all its branches. They are
preparedto execute all orders with dispatch, and in
worlmanlike manner.
asr BuGGlES, SuLKIES aud HARNESS made
to order. GIBBS d CLARK.
Opeousas. March s, 1856.
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& 4" Plainfaced girls should dress pIainly,,' r.
marks Miss Leslie. Was there eyer y yonng
lady who was willing to admit that she had 8
plainlface? ass
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Over what earthly aud heavenly thing does
a raipy day exercise the same influence The
sun and your boots (; for it takes the shine out
Of them both.
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" An old woman lately fell off house as abe
was sweeping the gutter. On being taken Up,
she applied her bard to her pocket with tie
romantic observation, Z Musha, / wonder is
my pipe broke " IN et.s s. stA
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q I ]" What ugly child is that under the window,
Susan 7" why that IS mine.ps replied Mrs.
J-----. Oh, cali the dear, beautiful, pretty
little creature III, and let me Kiss her, laes
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may desire his services, in the highest degree 81
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sa.s would do anything 10 crafty you; I
would SO 70 The end Of the world 10 tiease
you,H said q iervents l0yer I'd The object of Iis
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A LPH ONSE DEBATLI.ONsP Pubic Auc-
{ = tioneerin and for the Parish of ST. Landry.
Orders left at tue office Of T. s. Robin will receive
prompt attention. 4.