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II An obnoxious fellow named Albert Davis
was tarred and feathered in the village of Croton
IA lie was called from his house BY the repre-
sentatlon that cow was in his garden When
he came out be was seized by several individuals
VINO gave him coat of tar and feathers rode i'm
on rail, and afterward egged him ont OF flown
ne mas NOT been heard of since IL Is said that all
Of this has been done By ladies in male attire who
Were indignant at him for some otense committed
which thcy could not sanction.
An exchange paper from which we clip the
above, says that."N omen so lost to all sense of
proprety as this act indicates ought to be able to
sanction anything"
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WEDICINE9.
sARsAPARILLA,

Compound Remedy which we hav, abored to produce
esras:d extract Of Para sr.apTus combined other
subanees still greater .rerauye power as to AFFORD an e
cure Il believed that such remedy 1. wanted BY those
from Strumous eomplsh,s and that which will
da.s q oar aessa How
compound will do it has been proven BY experiment.
plants:
TIoNs AND ERCPTIvE DBEasEs ULCERS, PiMPLEs,
BLoTCHEs, JUNIORS, SALT RHEUM, ScALD HEAD,
DsEAsE, DRorsr, NEURALGIA Or TIC DouLouRTur,
DEBILITI, DYsPHPsrA AND In DIGESTION ERrsIPELAs,
Of eompiaint. arising from IMPURITI OF THE BLOOD
This compound will be found great promoter Of health
Tester 10 IN. blood at tss: year By III. timely
expulsion Of them ranking disorders are npp.d
III. enduanc. rupton.
through which the will strive TO rid itself Of eorup
the body by stsrsrs medcae Cleanse out the rstsd
Gsd wh.nsEsr you find 10 bursting through shs
es.ruetsd and me ,ens 4 Whenever
no f. people sny better hsaS
live longer for cleansing the blood Keep the blood
can be no .stiag health later something must 90
wrOng and the great mschnsry Of life is dsOrderd
Srspara has and deserve, much the reputation Of ac-
complaining these .nds But the world has been
deceived by OF it, purity because the drug
virtues claimed for but :.
little Of Of sirsaparills any thin
else.
bottles pretending give quart Of Extract Of s,rspil,
for dollar Most frauds upon the
S U Ho p9 n. .1 md but
DISAPPOINTMENT has followed the Of the various
justly d.spsed, and hiss become synouy with uposou
and cheat Still call thi. COMPOUND sar.,Pari, to-
tend supply such remedy shall the
the lO,d Of obIoquy which upon 1t And hnt
S
order their complete eradication from the system
the remedy should b. judsOy taken according to dr.e
"a
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THE SECRET INFIRMITIES OF YOUTH
IL AND MATURITY. :

JMst pNb!ishtd GRATIS, fhe 25tA thoRsdnd. IT
A few words on the Rational Treatment. without
Medicine, ofSpermatorrhea or Local AGTHEn
Weakness, Nocturnal Emissions, 9OHEA
Genital and Nervous Debility, Pre- 80
mature Decay of the System, Impo-
tenoy and Impediments to Marriage = =
BY B. DE LANEY, M. d.
The important fact that the many alarming oom-
plants originating in the inprudenoe and solitude
of youth may he easily removed WITHOUT MEDICINE
10 in this small tract clearly demonstrated; and the
entirely new and highly successful treatment, as
adopted by the Author, fully explained, by means
fectly and at the least possible cost thereby avoid
ing all the advertise d kostrums of the day.
Sent to any address, gratis ard post free, in q
sealed envelope, by RENTING post paid two post
age stamps 20 DIR. B. DE LANET, 50 East Slst
street, New York City. ma S0-tr
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HARTSHORNE'S CURE-ALL,
ID THE GREAT Pain ANNTHILATOR
AND REMMED I FOB RlSPEPsIAi. WEAK
".' PREPARED BY A CHEMIST.

PhEPAhED BY CREHIST
BOTTLES r. Is and 80 cents and one dollar.
The GREATEST DISCOVERY IN MEDICAL
81. IS 100 SCIENCE.
HARTSHORNE'S CURE,AI4L should be kept
In all families An case Of accidents sudden siok-
ness, as II frequently curea in less time than 1t
cures to get q ply SLOAN.
Itoure. pain any part Of the system and 10 used
externally and internally. =
DrAs the frequent changes of the weather pro-
duee 2 bad Cold, Rheumatism, Pain in the Limbs
and Body; also, STIFF Neck-every person should
get bottle. 1t acts upon the Nerves, Muscles,
Sinews, Blood and Bones; and by its warming cleo
tromagnctlc power, eIrels all pain from the system
Get q bottle and try il.
FIHcT ssEs f sYkP ~; SF HA Wih
GHERRY-it is the best Cough Syrup in the
Ifyou are Billions, use HARTSHORNE'sANT
BILIOUS PILLS They act Upon the Liver, Sto-
mach and Boxes, carrying OF all Bile and Foul Be-
The abovemedlolnes 20 be bad at all Drug Stores
n Westminster SIty; K!DWELL& CISSELL ct
Oo
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THE BEST COUGH SYRUP IN THE
WORLD. -. -.
The best COUGH SYRUP in the world II
HARTsHoRNE'S PEGT9RAL SYRUP OF

/ This article 10 prepared by chemist, and 10 pro
nounced by medical men, and those who have used
It, to be the best preparation for CossAs Colds, Ca
Cold and preventive of that hon Of diseases, Con
sumption.
Persons who sing should use t. IL 10 plcasaut to
the taste, sOftens clears and the VOICE
aays all irritation of the throat and lungs, and pre-
vents taking cold.
II Bottles IS and 50 cents and 81 Sold BY ali
druggists IN Washington, GEORGETOWN and AleIap
drIA : 90 Il-n
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IL On the Victor Emanuel" railroad there
was a very bad accident near the station TurIn
Two trains, going at fall speed ran against each
other One Of them mad 4 Sandman battery on
boaId aid the other corps Of French infantry:
- soldiers were killed and o. wounded Poor
fellows, that had 70 meet such a miserable fate
lcst after they had got safely out Of such bloody
war
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THE CELEBRATED .-..4.
y Oh. J. S. k0SES MEDICINES,

W fKlLADkLPBIA.
These remedies are the resuit OF thirty ave years
Of extensive and successful practice, and are the
only aeIsole pre1eraaons to cure the various Ills
Pk. j s. RosE:s COUGH SYRUP, OR Elk.
PECTORANF,v Will radically cure Couxhs, Colds,
bo.rssnes., Brenehisis, and al Lung diseases.
Pmoe SO cents and 81
or Blood Purifier, for the cure OF Scrofua Old Erup-
lions, Chronic Diseases, Ulcers, Sw eled Neck, and
DIR. ]. 9. ROSES DYsPEPTIC COMPOUND
plant. Price 30 cents.
DR.: !. s: ROSES PAIN CyREI. IL, no. |.
curing Rheumatism, Tooth and Ear Aches, Cholic,
sps IN the imbs on% H.ns p6 ni,
pain internally Or externally. Price, L. IS, and g
cents bottle. - .-.--. : : -
.Ifyou wish 70 got cured of any Of the above com
Plants, get DR. J. 9. ROSES GENUINE MEDI
CiNES, which you will know whom genuine BY
having his written signature on the cork Of eacl
bottle; Sold BY druggists generally.
70 be the best in the world. iaN-ly
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dyEIN M INC nvJANUG

n SWINDLING QUACKS.
NAUTIQN !-Quaoks ;-their BOOks,. Cordis.s,
Buohu,, Hospitals, Instruments or Rings-shun
them all, and, If disposed TO profit bv my experience
write for my private Circular on
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Its CURE.
dence. your friend former sufferer. Rsrely super
scribing Box 176, ChaIlestown, Mass.
ie l4-Dd WV
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uELMBOLDS

EHlIssoIps y: s e. S.as..
HEtMg SStt.Rs RS SSHS tSI R SsSR:y
HHEEtMMB9tRRS BHCHH Tor Loss OF MseWWGIyy
HHEEtMMR9tRs RT6HT e; %s:5 h S.S,
HEtMB3ER,s BSSa g for tSr Hor E pf Disease.
HEEMBokb B BUcHU o or M Mss
HEtMB3tR,,s BHGHT for Pr ness Of the Skin.
BS# rs s sss ssst
NfR BGcHG st Mo s%f snG RSs.
lessness, with Want of Attention. Horror of 80
B BESHg
Indiscretion. and all Diseases Of the
SEXUAL ORGAN,
EasSans IN either sex from Whatever cause orisi-
HOW LONG STANDING.
BY sags he
soS. Or sns ss y %
sss. Ss as sht Of thsss
Epleptie Fits-n one Of which the patient may eI-
And Consumption! The record of the Insane Asy-
bear ample witness to the truth of these assertions
In Lunatio Asylums the most melancholy exhibi
and quite destitute-nsither mirth nor gfief ever
visits IT. Should 8 sound of the voice OCCUR, it ID
with woeful measures, wan Despair,
Low, sullen sounds, mis- grief beg uiled."i
ands upon thousands to untimey graves; thus b asst
ing the ambition of many noble youths Ii can be
cured BY the use Of TINS
INFALLIBLE REMEDY.
me mass OF voluntary testimony possession oil
tho Proprietor, vOuching its virtues and curative
powers, Is immense, embracing names well knewn
month to twenty years standing and of the mos,
reliable and responsible character, are open for in
sRection from oyernors of states, Judges, eminent
Physicians, and distinguished Clergymep
HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BUCHU Is prepar-
ca directly according to the rules of Pharmacy and
Chemistry, with the greatest accuracy and Chemi-
GA knowledg and oare devoted in its combn nation
See Prof. Devices valuable Works on the PraotIoe
q thyslo' and most OF the late Standard Works OF
HELMBOLD'S BUCHU is safe and pleasant In
taste and qdor, bnt immediate in its action.
city q tdf%sn 91s
1o 6eSs duy does ssy that his
faHIEsIyM Sole Manufacturer
ASA s s "a asy
Price 81 per BOTTLE or six for IS, delivered to any
TRIAL S RNk yH HTT .cBB 5ItIK-rRy
SSafbs At Il from
othefs TS,o' oaffeHf EiIsMifBsBtP and
,a South T E!sSti 9: s.a cRsM,ss
To DO had Of all Druggists and dealers throu shout
the United States, Csnadas, and British Provinces.
AK fes HE I1StsIliLtD no other Cure,
.n sG ID 3 sT2IT 2rus.Iss p. ssense
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IUlCI ~
n VALUABLR NEDiCINR.-We hAye ksrs-'
g fSis c 3 s many o'r'' 'a'''a % me

i1diseases Pf the blood, skin, dIsPepsy, &C., And
RECOMMENDED It as an Invaluable medicine. Our
increased by several very remar kabls Of long
standing disease of the liver, kidneys, skin, etc.
that have recently come under our oLseIystion-ln
Gases, too, where oil other remedies and the most
ykillfu ply sicans had hiled TO afford relief Hun
lieved BY its admirable curative qualities. and we
are sratihed to learn that ITS popularity is daily be-
coming greater. Its operation II mld and pleasant,
and il is al that claims 70 be- II 10 for sale at the
rssldenoe of MRS: cox, I3s Z. BaLrnoRE ST.,
The best reference can be gwen in or out of the
city, and numerous certificates seen by calling on
the agents None genuine unless her name 10 blown
on the bottle ard her zeal on the cork. :
Wholesale Agent.-R. s. T.. CIsskL, Druggist,
Georgetown, u. c., has been appointed Wholesale
my prices. je3 Il
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DIR. COGGSWELL'S MEDICAL SALT.
Pnoe 81; Chronic package, S250. Sold by all
Drug gists in Washington, Georsetown, and ytcin
H Sna 1he SIT read PsPo R Wssh
Hotel; d. C. TAYLOR & CO., General Agents,
12 Dock street. PhlIadelphia, = aus
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/ KNOW IT rs GOOD FOR RHEUMATISM.
Reno ing it in q few hours. / am now trying it
for Scrofula, and have already recei led benefit
- -'T'''' g. LESSIG, Reading, Pa,
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NR. COGGswELL's
AEnfCAI. aAI.T.

: The great remedy for In9ammatory Diseases,
sush as Rheumatism, Neuralgia, headsche, hts,
sipelas, B.onchius, Coughs, Colds, and simlIar
complaints. By equalizihg the circusannoon y re-
lids would do we'll to give il ulal, may Do seen
from the following testimonials. --... 30 - 3.
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yFR CaCFOFRH CUMATTSMC URED

ANOTHER CASE OFRHE UMATIsM CURED
. Twas troubled with Inflammatory Rheumatism
for a long time, and could find nothing to relieve
me- At length WAS advised by friend 20 try DIR.
would ad vice all who are afflicted TO gve il trial.
. - JACOB HOWSWITSER,R esdlng, Pa.
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THE EVENING STAR.
EPIrAPHS.

th H' EPITAPHS SIS. ~
5iiF:;EMis riasSf . & %
,HsS CHtratcA d--Makiys< 1p Lost ZINE -DrGtc-
Bridges Open Wi:host Signals, etc.
A sudden ptsh .... .r.-
From MIST iacod switch
LAID me dead In the oltch. .as.
.'Of tn, track the engine rushed
Come were drowned and was ofushea'
..Wha. is life. 'Tis but vision.
Here died by q collisIon,
Twenty more died BY the same:
Verdlct-'Nobody 20 blame"
..sist-r, mother, aunt and me
Were ran over. Here We be.
We should nave had time to mizzle,
Had they blown the engines WHISTLE"
Sweeping round curve ...
Where outer teXtLIe boTdeTed an abyss,
The cars were cantsd down the precIPlce,
%S ss sSs c 0f us siGf snt What Of that.
Being upon bender, was excused" '-..,
Train borne traveller, ruvhin< BY,
As thou passest ptpe taine eye;
Here car, well flied with freight, .f
KILLED sixteen and wounded eight;
For moment, trienfs, be weepers,
As you pass the railroad sleepers;
You may share our fats-why not!
Ere you reach the next depot"
"Here are deposited the honoe,
tThe flesh being torn off,
Who, being deaf bind, and lame,
And was ovvr punishment
For ms contumacy. 20 a-..
ARR II had cut the 10 5 Ia two, -
And, with most exemplary humanity,
Where a means 81 rrsuscitation were tried
The vital spark had fed.
For the humanity thsy displayed,
The engineer and signal men
Were pr eseLted by the company
With a service of plate.
Go thou and do likewise
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CURE OF INFI llfMAroRY RHEUMATIsM

Up. omised to write yop provided your msdlcins
and now fulfill my promise; Ny complaint Was
Inismu atory RheuInntismathe frst package did
the work and most efectuaily, too, as not yestige
of heumatism is left and AN 80 we'll and hearty
as ever wasin my life; L would recommend 70 Gil
GEO. III. DUNCAN, III Wan st N. ".
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STILL ANOTHER CASE OF RHE UMATISM
49, ~ CURED. FT
was seriously afflicted with Rheumatism aud
confined to my bed. pu rohased box of DIR. Coggs-
wells Medical Salt, snd found a radical cure.
would advise others afflicted With the same disease
TO give it a trial. HUGH ATKINSON,
White Bear Hotel, Bucks county, Pa.
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CURF OF FITS OF SEVERAL YEARS

1t has been some time since wrote you about my
assured sre have every confidence in you and you
Medical Salt. We have sufficient evidence THAI the
rapidly improving, and we are encouraged espsci
ally from the fact that he has not had q return o.
those dreadful FITS since September H. nearly real
since. WIN. p. HARRIS, Groton, Co. n.
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PEVERS CURED BY THE MEDIC

PEVERS CURED BY THE MEDICAL SALT.
Ny, wits WIS attacked with very high fevers,
cd to try DR.. Cosgswelrs Medical Salt, After Civ
ing it fair trial, it entirely broke her feveLs
affected. J. M. DICK,
s44 N. Eleventh street. Philadelphia
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LOWELL, MASS, n
PRICK, S1 PRR BOTTLE; Six BorrLKs FOR Is.
.E1-sSld BY q. D. GILMAN W Arlington; r. g. 7. Cls.
SELL, Georgetown, and BY all Druggiss svsfyvhsfs.
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WASHINGTON SEWING ROOMS,
w 10 504 eth ST.. ttco doors North Of Pa. AcG
Nov is the time to get SPRING and SUMNER
SHIRTS made up 70 order. The subscriber is pre-
pared to make SHIRTS, DRAWERS 60 AT IN.
shortest notice. All descriptions of Sewing done
SHIRT BOSOMS, COLLARS, and WRIST +
ta-h r. n N0VR0 .
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PR1cIs To s MHK G G2} g Z! !.

ID NEW GOODS.
L RICES TO SUIT THE "HARD TIMES -
just received. GIL ASSOC q emit Of LEDGER HATS
for Mon and Youths which having - - : =
been purchased low for cash am U1E
able to sell at very low price. IA. %
Also, a lot of CLOTH SHOES, EHHSS
sutabs for the present season. from 6
the Trade sale, for the low price OF
S1.H. Together with an assortment q
of SHOES and fine CALF SKIN SHV
BOOTS fro Philadelphia; price ~G
SS.75. IL Terms-R, adv paw "--.F
-Ts.-.-- b. II. SrINEMETZ, a,
.. . $50 Pa. av, near 18TH street, ~
u6-6m,r bet. Kirkwood and Willard hotels.
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uIlC1H,LAIIoU3,
PIANOS

NJ -. 90. PIANOS. -
lNOTICE.-The subscri her, intending 10 retire
ffom business in the ensuing fall, ofers,-A
either wholesale or RETAIL az very reduced MIDI
prices and on accommodating terms, hsstt StN
large and elegant stock of Pianos by Chickering
sons, aud other approved Boston and New York
makers. Some excellent second hand Pianos, very
ssafP superior Msodeons, and Martins celebrated
ANY person wishing to purchase the stock and
goodwill of such woll. esta bli shed and profitable
business can have the lease of the store for some
years.
au lo-2aw4w RICHARD DAVIS.
". HAVANA CHAR ANDM A<<
TOBACCO EMPOKIUM,
No. 137, eorser Of kiag dad 81. Asa pa street,
ALEXANDRIA,sHA.
SEGARS manufacture red to order.
III All goods warranted as represented.
~ -9-eolm
FEMALE TEACHERS.
WO Ioung ladies', SISTERS, y ex perienced teach
ers are DESTROYS Of entering seminary for ladies,
to instruct in the following branches: :.
Vocal and instrumental Music, Latin, French,
higher English Studies, Drawing, Pastel and Gre
olan Painting.
For testimonials apply to the editor of the Star,
or to Mr.. Weston, editor ofthe Republic.
jy II 2awtf
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A MBROTYPES.-SMALL PHoTIrs AND QvNI

= Portraits from
8 cents. Any siIe
Portrait warranted
in best Cases or
Frames at N. York
prices. Como all,
and take O. sittiaS
for one Of those
beautiful Pictures,
and obtain the ocu-
kr proofs, at X. G.
w 90 DL EY'S
Gallery, PenRsJl-
vania avenue, bet.
18th and 18th streets
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GOLD AND SILVER

CAUTlON.-In consequence Of numerous at
tempts by parties tn represent their Lightning cd
Points as coming from his Ipanufactorv. tine sub
sof Der begs leave To Inform the public that no such
name.
Orders may be left either at his place of
as above given, or at the Jewery st re of his au,
thorized agent, Mr.. Charles Hayden. under the Ma
toEal Hotel, or at J. l.. Savage's Hardware and
Variety Store. Pa. avenue, between tn and nth
SITS. whore specimens of his Rods and Points can
ma 10 Am FRANCIS LA BARRE.
MI HOUSE BUILDING. t.
ING HARDWARE of us, for the simple reason
we buy for cab, consequsntly buy lowe,. and sell
Now On hand a full stock of Cut Nails. Axle Pull
WEIGHTS, Sash Cord, Blind FastenIngs, TO- Come
TO Sag Pa. avenue. opposite Browns Hotel, II you
desire TO spend your opey to advantage.
aus GRIFFITH d SHIELDS
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DISSOLUTION OF COPARTNERSHIP-Tb
~ partnership heretofore existing bectween the
nndersls ned, under the firm of L. PsLEY & THoMas
Is hereby dissolved by mutual consent. All the bus
Tracts thereof will be fulfilled by the qndersigned
Iness at the old stand, No. 20 Light street. Rati-
more, and who Is alone authorized to collect the
debts and use the name of the firm in liauid;tion
THOMAS j. EAPSLEY,
,-,. HENRY F. THOMAS.
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AIDES, GAUZE MERINO VESTS, -
- Gauze Merino Vests for Misses,
Gentiemsns' Gauze Merino Vests
Lis'e Thrssd Gloves for Ladies and GentIam.n
Ladies silk and I.isle Gsuntlets.
For sale cheap by WIN R.RIIEy
Corner 9th street, and opposite
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.LTMEn-LIMEW
= }uM received, 90 barrels of fresh wood burnt
LihE' which VIII be sold only for cash. -
rron., TIL w. M. GAIT.
NJ Oinoe northwest corner 18th and C. streets,
SS:. 81: Whsrf foot OF 18th street, below War
- tI,1ne ~
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CONTINUATION OF BUSINESS. .... .
IL will be seen by the proceeding notice that ba
purchased the entire interest of former partner
nation 81 the patronage of our former friends and
the public m general. Mr.. JOSEPH H. TIRFTr Tor
seven years Foreman ana prIncIpa Engineer In the
house OF MessTs; Norris x Gregg, of New York
city, and fur tho last three years Of this honse viii
continue To- manage the Mechanical Department a.
iprIneIiy. The business Will be conducted under
ap z-Stf HENRYF THOMASA co
Smyrna times., 1859-02-10

OF Persons who stand upon ceremony have
a precarious footing.
GA rustic friend suggests that type-set-
ting must be a sedentary occupation. great
many stand it, though!
A GRAIN OF TRUTH.-The readers of the
Ledger get very little corn in proportion to the
amount Of Cobb
OF When your lady.love sends you ito Pa, /"
you may 60 father and fare worse!
Or The ocean of love is not always Pa
ci6c Ocean.
BeEcHER ON BuRNs.-A lady, when told that
Mr.. Beecher was about to deliver lecture on
Burns, suggested the equal necessity OF lec-
ture on scalds. Mr.. Beecher is so constantly
in hot water that he ought to be pre-eminently
qualified to handle such theme.
or The most squally sea is infancy!
OF Bennett's youthful contributions to the
Ledger may be called column OF Infantry.
As compared with the present attenua
ted and shrunken specimens OF humanity. th'
obese Daniel Lambert might truly be called
"great sUeH."
! mr. Mother" Here, Tommy, is some nic'
castor oil, with orange in IT," Doctor" NOV
remember don't give it all TO Tommy; IeaV
some for me-" Tommy-Doctor's nice man
ma; (; give it all to the Doctor"
Smyrna times., 1859-02-10
Cheap Postage.

Instead of increasing the letter postage from
three to five cents. as proposed by the Postmas.
ter General. the Journal Of Commerce desires
TO see the rates reduced to 2 cents as an expert
ment, aud with the British example in view, it
believes that the amount received from letter
postage would be equally increased. The Brit
ish government tried four penny uniform rate
at first and it failed. We quote:
"With an estimated excess of expenditures
over receipts Of $780, ,440 Tor postage in the
wear 1859, the Postmaster General favors re.
turn to the five cents rate-makng that uniform
for all distances, and abolishing the 3,000 mile
limit. Under the present system, with popu.
lation nearly equal to that Of Great Britain the
total number of letters passing through the post
Office per enuum is only little over one hun.
dred million, (lO2, I39, ,l4s,) while in Grea,
Britain, with the uniform penny postage. il is
upwards of four hundred million, (4l0.sl7 ,489.I
Il is lust nineteen years since the penny post.
age was established there-ihe 10Th of Janu.
ary, ls4O, being the day on which il was com.
meaced. Its effect in increasing letter writing
was at once apparent--the number OF letters de
spa,ched on that day from London being 1l2,
600; while the average for January OF the pre-
cediug year was only 6OOOO."
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over, and their cargoes must be worty mint O.
money to our government folks just now, when
powder. and lead, and shoot'-toos are SO
scarce!"
"We will sail as soon as ebb-tide makes in
the morning, sir, said the captain. "See that
everything is ready for sea. below and aloft"
"Ay, ay. slr-thIs Is the best news that I've
heard IN coon's age! And the men are Just
as impatient as am'
"l' Is we'll; look to you to see that all
thing are ready. shall now go on shore with
Mr. CrnGle To receive his last orders. Send
boat Tor me al ten tonight, precisely"
"Ay. av, ~ replied the officer.
Can ] do anything for you on shore, doc
tor !" inquired the captain.
messing, sare-nosslng, sank you. All,
pardoh me--zere is one sing ave forgot. |
wish, sarF, If you please, two or tree pound of
snnf' re Mackaboy, for tickle my nose. ave
forget him.
A." You shall have it, DOCTOR" said the ca ptain
as he entered tho boat, which had been ordered
to be ready, and with Mr.. Cringle was rowed
to the pier. from which they both returned to
the store.
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CHAPTER IL.

Isn't she a beauty! Taut and neat aloft.
trim and saucy below, et-cet-e.rG!" said Mr..
Crngle, as he and the young captain stood upon
the wharf, and looked at a craft which lay at
anchor in the little harbor.
She was, for that era, astenishingly clipper.
ish, raking in spars. sharp in hull, and calcua-
led to carry an astonishing quantity of canvas.
Her rig was that of two.topsail schooner-her
lower masts being very long and heavy, SO as
to carry large fore-snd-aft sails. Her tonnage
red TO be about three hundred tons. She
was pierced for eight twenty -four pound carro-
nades on side and long brass thirty two