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Mechanics Store !

Cheap Groceries, Cheap Dry Goods, and Great
Bargains in all kinds of Goods,
at the Mechanics Store,
Where all who desire to econom,sa ,ba;- r,oor.
should cali IA buy much Goods for ten doll, cash
VI IN pfoduce as they can get elsewhere for twelve or
fifteen dollars. "
Hei me hest Groceries at the very lowest price;
We sell the best Dry G rods al the very lowest nr,re
we sell all kinds and sizes Of Boots Shoes and Gan
ters cheaper than sold any other store-no,
ceP"g The great tdnigen, who is world Renowned for
ms che tpn.ss
we sell the very best qualities Of Snuff and Scgars,
We sell only Tor Cash g.
we Buy all kinds of Country Produce nj the high.
eSi prices Tor GOois or per cent oil for cash
Very Thankful, for The liberal announcement ber.
io're extended 10 us. we hope, by sIrcI attention To
business ard determination TO please all To merit
and receive continuance OF the same
J. K. WILLIAMSON,
ArgI9j3 We, Commerce street, Smyrna, Del
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hnFIhns.

Asbury N z Church, MeIhodist, opposite Market
street; Rev Wan II Brlsb,ne, pasiol services lO1
O'Clock mOrning-evenIng at dark;
Presbylerif1 church, cOrLer Methodist and East
streets Rev John NcClnsky, ID pastor; services 10
Ocl'k. and s. pm;
st Peters (Prrt EwscOpaD Union .t; pastor. Rev
Julius Grammer; services at lO4 o'clock, a m and
o'clock, pm.
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IInndrcd Officers

Notarns Public huntington and f Colt;
Justices of tn Peace SmyrnI Juhn Eaton, Caleb
Wolrou; Ken!on. Wm II raylor;
Collector: Lewis Graham;
Constable Smyrna, apt Henry d Scout. and Wm.
Pratt; HeutOn, LcNIs GrahTm;
Assessor: james GuessiOrd.
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A. LII. FRANCISCUS,

NO. 24I Market ST., PHILADELPHIA, Pa,
TTEEPS the largest and best assorted Etook ofCAR.
II PET CHAINS. C0ItOn Yarns. Wadding, Cotton
Laps Twines COverlet Yarn, Bed Cords. Wash Lines
Rome in coils, Seine TV inc, Indigo Blue, Twist
Mould, Lamp, Candle. Camplene. Lard aud Fluid
Wicks III the city. Also. great variety of Fir NETS
which he offers at manufacturer lowest cash prices
iebI0 3m s r 81 a + -ss. .- -
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REG ULATIONS
THE SMYRNA LIBRARY.

The Smyrna Library and Reading Roorr are
open on the Afternoons of Tuesday and FRIDAY
between aud O'Clock, aud every Evening
between the hours OF 7 and 10. B,oks NAV b.,
taken out aud returned between 3 and 4 IN the
afternoons Of SAID days, aud between 7 and $
every evening except Sundays.
Shareholders are entitled to the use of The
Library and Reading Room by paying one dol
lar per year. Observation-Disclosures two dollars
payable invariably in advance. The shelves
are supplied with well selected books and the
files with daily and weekly papers and period.
calls from all sections of the country
Tho public are earnestly requested to come
forward andavail themselves OF The PRIV lcgr.
thus afforded
By order Of the Board Of Trnx,eps
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II Oti ice.

TUE Stockholders of the Smyrna Library Assnria
tinn are hereby notified thai the Stock Book 4
now open and lhey re4Tcsled To- call upon DAN'I
CUaAiNs President. ald receive ;helr Certificates.
BY order of Ike Board
ROBr. D. iIOFFECkER,
Smyrna, July 18th, 1853. Kec'g Scc'V.
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Commissioners: William Denney. Or S NJ Fisler
DR. William Cu@lnns. Walter AlcAluilen. Wlillqm {
EIason, Presley ;, ,ruance. Jr and john II. osheil
Assessor: WillIan Ntlds
Treasurer: Th0m,s l. Jefferson;
Police Henry Cunningham, John L ChefTins anC
BenImln Brown.
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Corporations.

Bank Of Smyrna-PresiIen, a. StocEly; Cashier
William NJ. Bell; Clerks. +. }. Colt John T. Slucky
Directors Hon Presley Sprua,ce William }. Huriock
Daniel CorbIt, Henry Stout, Dane! Cummiis George
DAVIS James r. Clements, Peter + Cause, ;-Dlscoun
day: Thursday.
Smyrna Library Association President, Daniel
CammIns; Vice President, Rev. J f. Grammer
Recording Secretary Rool b IIotIecker Cores ond
ing Secretary, Dt + Dtliey; Treasurer. WIN {
Easpn; Managers, john NJ Defining. Dr. L Claw son
ana William VI Bell.
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State Government.

Governor: WILLIAM LURToN.
Secretary of State: EDWARD RDdELY.
State Treasurer: Nm } CLARK.
State Auditor: \. L. MARVEL.
Judge u. 5. Circuit Court: WILLARD HALL.
Chancellor: SAMUEL NJ IlARRINGrON.
Chief Justice: h. w. GILPIN AssOciac-. J. J
LLIGAN, JoHN W. ilOVsTON, EDWARD WUorEN.
Attorney Grneral: GEO. +. FISHER.
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SnciA.liEa :.

Morning Star Lodge. No t / o Of 0 F,-Meets al
Odd Fellows Hall every Friday evening;
Shawnee TRIBE, M ), OF M.-Aleets every
Thursdly evening at Spruan, smiling;
McDmne Enc ,mpment, 40 g of D F-Meets
I'd and 4th Tuesday OF every ruoalh.
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AI~IHs VIII not stop 70 lake or leave passen.
gers at Buck" or " Prettyman's Corner {"
crossings.
The evening trains North and South are
freight trains with passenger cars attached
These trains will not stop for passengers at
Hare's Corner.
Passengers from Delaware road by either
tram make connections at Wilmington for
Baltimore and close connections at Philadelobia
with trains to New York. 'D''"
Il. O. SEWALL Jr, Supt Del. r. r,
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Removal! Removal!

rsep Z HE sub-Crcr ;a1es tbs melhnd Of IN
ESS4 fnrmag his friends and the puh!ic gene
80 ralY That he has Rt.MOVED ms BOOT and
SHOE STORE To the stand lately occupied by
Messrs TulsOn Il Blake, Main street opposite Fox
wells Hotel, Smyrna, D where he will manufacture
aud keep hand general assortment of enteInans
Boots and SHOES ale If The best material and by the
best NOsru.tu ia The STATE; also, Patent Leather
Caters, Pumps. Oyiord lies. &c Also, Ladies' Boots
aud Shoes OF every ercr plon. aud ChIldrens Shoes
kept IN hand aut made 10 order.
Every article utttultrtured ny the subscriber war.
rautei material and sold as al anv
other eslaJ .IshHl"uI IN ilc country.
Also, REPAIRING done with naaness and dis
patch.
OF Call and examine my'stocI. as intend to sell
LOW for CASH, and on short credits Don't forget
opposite Mr.. FOxweli's Hotel.
GEORGE l.. STRADLEY.
Smyrna, March 4, '59-ly
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REMOVAL! REMOVAL.

asx TlNHE subscribers would announce 10 The
kMA Il CIiZens of Smyrna and the public IN
EA general that they ha ye REMOVED their BOOT
aud SHOE STORE to the stand recently oc-
cupied by MIR. Wm. Smith. on Commerce street, Oppo-
Keep Oh hand general assortment of Gentemens i
BOus aud Shoes. made Of the best maiera and by ex
perienced workman also, Ladies' Shoes of every de-
scripii0D, and ChdroH's Shoes made 10 order Every
tIcle manufactured by The subcebers warranted 10
be of very best materIIl, and sold low as al any
other establishment in the country.
Also REPAIRING done with neatness and dispntch
Call and see. TOLSON u BLAKE.
sInyna. ja2S-ly
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COngreSS.
Kent County Officers.

Senators: JAMES \. BAYARD, MARTIN W. BATES.
Re preventative: WM. q. WHIrELf.
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Treasurer: WM. SATTERFIELD.
Register: d. e.. GnBWIN.
Recorder: GEO RAwLsTON
Proih 4nutary: RiCH4RD ~ MERRiKEN.
Clerk of tie Peace JOmN >. BELL.
Clerk of the Orphans C"urI JAMES F. ALLEE.
Sheriff: WILLIAM \ ATKINSON.
Coroner JOAN HUSBANDS.
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The Law of Newspapers as decided by the
Courts.
General and Local Information
u. y. Government.


PRESIDENT: JAMES BUCHANAN.
Vice President: JOHN e.. bRECKISRIDGE.
Secretary OF State: Gen. LEWIS LASS
Secretary oi interior: JACOB HH"MPso1.
Secretary oi Treasury IoWEfL COBB.
Sc elIry vi War: JOHN B FLOYD.
Secretary ol Navy: Isaac rOuCzY.
Postmaster G eneri: \ V BROwN
Attorney General: JEREMIAH BLACK.
Chief ustlce II HE L uIied States ROGER B. TANEY
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Ayers Cathartic Pills.

IliEsclelces OF Chemistry ard Medicine have been
taxed their utmost 10 produce this be,t uus utrIer
purgauVe which IS known TO man. lnnutnerable
proofs are shown that these Pills have virtues Winch
surasS III excellence the ordinary mCdIcuc. and ai
lhey Win uhprcCedentcdly upon the esteem OF All men
lhey are sIe and pleasant 10 take but powerful 10
cure Their penetrating properties stimulate The vital
acuvIts Oi the body, remove The uisirucIlls of MS
organs purify the blood, and "a. .ci GI,tH,e TLey
purge Out The ioul hun0rS WhIth breed ana GROW DIS
temper, stimulate sluggish or GIsUrdtrtd ur.aIs mo
lhtlr natural acton, and impar healthy lue win
strength 10 the Whole system Not u, DO Ihey cure
The everyday plants OF everybody bul also or
midab!e ani dangerous diseases Thai have b. He'd lie
best Of human sk.ll. NhIie they produce powerful
effects, they al the time, III diminished dusts
The safest and best ph, that can he cmuloytd for
children ie;ng sugar.coaicd, they are pleasant 10
takei ahd ben5 purely vCgelahic Tree lr,In ;Iy
r.sk ui harm. Cures have ueen made vLIch ,ur,a,s
DeIlel were lhey hU suhsiantaed by men ui such eA
allied position and character 10 urhId The stsIicon
oI uhiruth hany eminent CLERGY men and ph, slcals
nave lent their names TO certify To the pubc the re.
haD'ilty OF my remedies, While others have sent me
the assurance Of their c,iou thai nv Preparuas
lpn r'hnte mmcrselJ 10 The reilei vi M afflicted sui
ierng fellow. men
The Agents below namrd plensed 10 furnish
gFatIs my American Almanac. containing are cuIs 10;
their Use and certificates OF Their cures OF th follow
ing com planIs
CoSlIvcne>s, Bilious 2lainis Rheuma,;sm. prop.
sY, Heartburn, Headache arising from a 10 stomach
Ncasea, indigestion, Aotbd ImucIIpn ni The Boweis
ana ram arising thrretrom, Flauencv, Loss Of Ai.
petlte all ClceronS and utaneous Diseases Which re.
gnlre an cvaruanl medicine, Srruua or kIng's Eyll.
Ihey also, by PuriI ing The blood and stimulating The
system, cure many complaints " hich II wuut not he
supposed they could reach, sIch as Ueaire>s Partial
Blindness, Neuralgia and NcrN Gus lrrIlnliIiv DE.
fahgemehlS oi The Liver and Kidneys GOuI and other
Kindred mPlans arising from low stale of The Judy
or obstruction of lis iunt mons
50 DO not be put oft Ivy unprncipled dealers with
some other phil they make more profit on ASK ior
Ayers Pills, and take nothing else No other they
ran give you compares With tins IN It's intrinsic value
Or curative powors The sick want the best aid there
IS for them, and they should have it,
Prepared by Dr. j. G.. Ayer,
Practical and Analytical Chemist, Lowell, Mass.
PrIce % cts. per Box. Five Boxes for ST.
Sold by D. LOCKWOOD. and J. p HOFFECKER,
'"( Thd' ana all Iraders everywhere. jy I6m
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ScbO is

Smvrna Academy \ Bass, 4 NJ, Mrs " Bass
PrecepiOrs;
Public School, No 3-Tsaac FenneweI;
I" " 5-J1hn 3 Cuoper
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as EDItED AAD .U.I..s-AN
BY RoBT. D. nOFFEcKER

BY ROBT. d. FFECKER
This paper is issued weekly at Si5J in advance, or
20J II IOt paid within The ,rJr
AdVer Will be ltrcd 81 cts persla:!S ior
the IRserUH, nd % lOr every Subsequent ll-
sertoa,-twelVe lines or iesS COntldCred as SQUARE
Obituary and Marriage Nouces inserted gratis
and in all cases be the o.hCe Tor puOllca-
ion.
Job Printing done with dispatch at the "Smyrna
Times " Office. upon very moderate charges.
9CT Judgment Bonds, Notes, &c., kep constantly on
hand and other Blanks printed tU order, punctually
and correctly.
Persons III want of Bills, Blanks or anything in the
Jobbng iine will find II to their interest 10 give Us
call.
The Law of Newspapers as decided by the
Courts.
l. Subscribers who do give express notice to the
contrary, considered Wishing to Contnue their
subscription.
g. If ST bscribers order the discontnuance of their
periodicals. the publisher may continue to send them
until all arreaTages are pad.
Ii subscribers neglect refuse 20 take their Pc
rOdIcdis from the Office winch they directed,
they held responsible, ill they have settled the bill
ani ordered them discontinued.
1. Ii subscrl hers To Oiher places without in
hr.n ny publ blseFs and the papers sent 10 the
former direction, they are held rcspnn>ble.
rne Courts nave drc!Itd lnft refusing 10 take
pert0lIcas from the office, removing aud leaving
tlsm urasied iof, Is priInL iacIe evidence oI men
tom fraud.
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w ILLIAM STUBBS.
House and Sign Painter.

=, HLAAlER. PAPER HANGER, &C.,
pegs 10 announce &" his lruds and public peneroIiv
VI 9hyr" and surrounding country that he has re-,
m'Ntu IT ' 81 ,'ieorge Sand located hms,lf on Com.
mere" street, smyrna, where he will IN The fuiurn
c""dn't MS bhs'nrNs. and begs most respectfully Ia
S"'c 'h" iiihIge aud support Of the ladies' ami gen
''ne' VI IA ''"h "a" country, assuring them thai
"' wa 'Ac'h'' al orders IN the ahON line of husl
ness '' " 'iri'l r'gnrd 10 rconumy nealness and dis
'c"' '' ms experience ui more Than thirty wears ri yes
MN ENCOURAGEMENT 10 state thai he can execuie olI
oI House FninlIng ana Interior Decorating Il,
lhe siISiacon of all who may please 10 enlrusl him
win their orders The must respet table References
giV|n' ana al Orders pnmcually attended TO-
.nua9J ~ ~ "a TONS OF WOOD AND MARBLE
BRONElNG, GILDl Nc, We; also. Entry Waiis an';
Cc''insS FdIn'ed IN superior China Gnss Colors. Dc,
W. SmNrna. Mnrch d 'hIf
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Bargains! Bargains Z!

E"' D. B"h4h II LEWIS ~ BROTHER, corner Main
""d "'"herce sIreels' smyrna. Del. 02S
X NlrTlNG and Embroidery COTTON, nj
nambers, for sale by r. Il NJ. A. 0FFLrY
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Obituary and Marriage NOlices inserted gratis
and in all cases must be sent the oce Tor pu0lca-
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-08-12

THE REToRT CoRTEoUs.-A thick head
squire, being worsted by Sidney Smith in
argument, took his revenge by exclaimine;
"If / had son who was on idiot, by Joye,
d make him parson." Every probably"
replied Sidney, ''but ] see your father was
OF different mind
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-08-12
A Plea for Kissing.

The fountains mingle with the river,
The rivers with the ocean;
The winds of heaven mix forever
With sweet corhmotion:
Nothing on the earth is single,
All things by law divine,
In anothers being mingle;
Why not with thine2
See the mountains kiss high heaven,
And the waves clasp one another:
No leaf or flower would be forgiven,
If it disdained to kiss its brother;
And the sunlight clasps the earth,
And the moonbeams kiss the SEA.
But what are all these kissings worth
If thou kiss not me?
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-08-12

AN ANEcDoTE OF GEN. HARRISON
A correspondent of the Cincinnati Gazette,
gives the following description of the cold
place." belonging to General Harrison,
and an amusing anecdote of cold Tippe.
canoe p
The site of the cabin he occupied when
Territorial Governor, is shown, and the
orchard he planted still remains. The
cabin is gone. The Governor had just
built stone house, and was about fitting
it up, when the North Bend property came
into his possession. There is not a stone
of the house standing in place. All have
gone for cellars, for chlmnies, and for
spring houses among the neighbors.
l heard an anecdote, which have not
seen in print, that illustrates sold Tips"
simplicity of manner and affibility. He
had grindstene at his cabin and in those
days a grbdstone was a grindstone. One
of his neighbors heard Of it, and came over
early one morning to sharpen his axe?--
Seeing plain looking man walking about
he stated his errand and inquired If he
thought the Governor would allow him to
sharpen his axe. ooh yesl" was the an
swer, "Can't you turn for me2" Ger
tainly," and at it they went. The farmer
holding the axe and the Governor turning,
The farmer piled him with questions about
the Governors appearance, his character,
etc., etc, and at last expressed wish to
see him, saying he would be willing to
wait for him to come out Of the house,,
"Oh you needn't wait" was the response.
"Im the GovernorW The peighbor told
tho story, but left his hearers to fancy his
| feelings at the denOuement,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-08-12
rA. The elder Judge Burnside presided

b. The elder Judge Burnside presided
in one of the courts of Pennsylvania when
the memorable case of Parsons vs.. Parsons
was on trial. James Petriken, Esq, was
one of the counsel, assisted by James L.
Hale, Esq, Hale was speaking, and hav.
ing made strong point; which the Court
challenged, he said that he could sustain
it by citation of cases from the books, but
he left them at his Office close by.
"Why did YOU not bring your books
here?" asked tho Judge.
because considered the points so plain
as not to need the support Of other cases
but | will step over and get the books"
As Mr.. Hale left the house the Judge,
in a pet, said: "That man reminds me of a
carpenter who came to work for me, and
left all his tools at home. This court has
forgotten more law than that young pan
knows"
"That," said Mr.. Petriken, "is just what
we complain of-that your Honor has for
gotten toe much,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-08-12
1 TURN TO THEE.

| turn to thee in time of need,
And never turn in vain;
see thy fond and fearless smile,
And hope revives again:
And gives me strength to struggle on,
Whateer the.strife may be;
And, II again my courage fail,
Again | turn to thee.
Thy timid beauty charmed me first;
breatheda lovers vow,
But little thought to find the friend
Whose strength sustains me now:
] deemed thee made for summer skies,
But in the stormy sea,
Deserted by all former friends,
Dear love / turn to thee.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-08-12

GREAT DIsKIvERY.--It is aseertained
that said forbidden fruit Partaken of,by
our first parents was pair. Hence the
despair OF the unhappy pair.
When Colonel Adam repaired 10 an adj
joining county, it is supposed that he went
into the sugar business, from The fact that
he raised Cain. f -,
We CLEAN this news from the revised
edition OF the Bible, where much more OF
a similar nature may b found. Well,
there's no end TO diskiveries.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-08-12
DIR. ]. c. ADAMS.

Having an experience of five years in the treat
mcnt of the various forms of disease prevalent in
the South, will be happy to serve the public in a
professional capacity. OAie over Hornberger
House.
Nov 5, '5S-tf o-
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-08-12

peremptorily refused to do.-Nor would he
hear of bribery or any offer as remunera-
ton, if he would return the girl to what
the cavalier called her home. Atlast, find
ing that this mode of attack, availed him
nothing, the cavalier unmasked his soul,
and told the priest that unless she was re-
turned to him before night, he would sure
ly take his life that he cared nothing for
his sacred Office, and that he would not be
thwarted.
The priest knew full we'll the revengeful
character the man, and, though unmov-
ed by his threats, yet he bethought him
that he might make some arrangements by
which he could prevent any violence, and
yet preserve Imorene. He therefore said
zone way, and one way only, will l de-
liver up to you this maid"
"Name it."
"In the presence of the Duke"
"The Duke"
"Aye."
at is useless to annoy him."
"It is the only way"
"'Tis we'll. He will right me, and com
mand that this perverse girltlo give me her
hand in marriage"
"Within these two hours, then, we-will
meet you at the court"
"'Tis we'll Play me no trick, else thy
life shall be the forfeit"
The priest procured proper apparel for
Imorene, and in due time led her towards
the ducal palace, where his sacred garb
gave him ready admission and audience
with the Duke. Already was Don Moran
20 there, and already had told his story to
he Duke, who sat in state with his officers
about him. And now, as they entered,
the officer whose duty it was to do so, call
ed upon the priest to speak for his charge
before the Duke, and show the reason why
he should not consent to union to one
so vastly above her in fortune and blood,
and thus benefit herself
"May it please you, noble Duke, this
gentle maid is an orphan-friendless but
for me-aDd pure and innocent as the
morning dew. This man-this Don Mo-
ranzo is bold, bad man; care not for
the frownfof him or any other. The mai
den loves him not More than this, her
young heart loves another devotedly, my
noble Duke. And for these plain and
simple reasons / claim her release from
any and all responsibility to this man."
"Where is he whom the maiden loves?"
asked the Duke calmly.
At that moment there rang through the
courtroom of the palace scream so shrill
and piercing that every one sprang to his
feet, while Imorene, throwing back the
abundance of dark curls that screened her
face, looked toward the chair of state,
where stood the Duke now picture of
amazement
1T is he-the Senior Gomez
"Imorene' calculated the Duke, spring
ing forward just in time to support her
fainting form. "Imorene, it is thy friend
and lover-no longer thy poor wounded
soldier, but if thou wilt SO permit, your fu-
ture husband, will be the Duke of Yalen-
cia.
Imorene at once revived. On that breast
she was happy indeed. She feared moth
ing now, though she sobbed as though her
heart would break. Turning to Don Mo-
ranzo, the Duke said
"Your suit and audience are ended, and
} you may retire, Senor."
To the good priest he presented his warm
thanks and substantial evidence of his
r regard, and leading Imorene to his chair
Of state, he seated her by his side, and de-
clared her the future Duchess of Valencia
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-08-12

RSy- A young man in Niagara having
been crossed in love, walked out TO the
precipice gave one lingering look Al the
gull beneath him, and then went nome
His body was found the Dext morning
in bed, A very sensible (ouns man, We
think. r1tsslsl &
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-08-12
why Don't you Learn a Trade9

We clip the following from the Mays
vile Eagle, hoping that it will not only be
perused, but that the absurd ideas formed
by most young men Of the non n-respecta-
bility of a trade, will be at once and for
ever banished from their minds:
The question was propounded in our
hearing a few days since, to a young man
who had been for several months unsuc-
cessfully seeking employment as clerk or
salesman in some of our leading houses
Complaining of his i'll luck, one of his
friends who knew he had mechanical tai
ent but doubted whether he could make
himself useful either as a clerk or sales
man, put the interrogatory to him which
we have placed as the caption of this ar
ticle. The reply was, "not so respectable
as a mercantile occupation" Under this
delusive idea our stores are crowded with
young men who have no capacity for bust.
ness, and who, because of the ianced res
peetability Of doing nothing, waste away
their minority upon salaries which cannot
possibly liquidate their expenditures.
Late, too late in life, they discover their
error, and before they reach the age OF
thirty, many Of them look with envy upon
the thrifty mechanic, whom. in the days
of their boyhood, they were accustomed
to derde, The false responsibility which
prevails in the soi disant fashionable of the
present day, has ruined thousands Of
Young men. and will ruin thousands more