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A HoESE ANECBOTE.-A Canadian friend of
ours was telling u the other day how he man
aged to break faforiie horse Of his of one
trek. that Of breaking his halter whenever he
wac fastened IN the sable. Our friend placed
the animal in question in stable that stood ex-
acl,y on the edge "f high bluff some thirty
feet above the 81. Lawrence. As usual 30 soon
he was left alone, our pony broke his halter,
backed out'nf the stable door, and, a neces-
-lTy consequences. tumbied heels over head into
the river disappearing below the surface with
the impetus and gravitation of his fall lie was
next seen swimming for dear life. and heading
in -horc lie landed in a dripping condition.
Sna was easily secured. Doubtless he pondered
graycly over the lesson. for ever afterwards he
never made the slightest attempt TO break his
halter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-02-21

Tue HISDOos or MArEINOSY. poor Hin
doc having been released from the cares of til;
world. and from Scurvy wife, presented him
self at the gates Of the Brabmas paradise.
" Have you been through purgatory asked
the god.
No, hut have been married ?" he replied
seriously.
- Come in, then, its all the same"
At this moment arrived another dcfunct, who
begged to 20 in lao.
Softly! HsEe you been through purgato-
ry?'
=. No, but Whist If that, Did You not admit
one who had not been there more than / ?"
Certainly, but he had been married -
Married L have been married twice.
. Pshaw" replied the Brahma. Paradise
l. not for fools"
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A AQUEER TRASsACIION.-Wc learn that on
Saturday evening last, citizen Of Phillipsburg
for reasons best known to himself, disposed Of
kitchen furniture, for the valuable consideral
tion Of % cents cash, and q secondhand black
cloth coat The purchaser Of this valuable per
sonal estate, Was young gentleman of some
twenty summers, who is teamster by profes-
sion. Whether the wife was consulted in the
arrangement is not stated, but it is generally
believed that the transfer acceptable to
her. The funniest part of the story il, that the
husband. after giving the bill of sale, late in
the evening Of Saturday, crayed night lodg-
iEgs from the new proprietor of the goods and
chattles, and was accommodated with portion
IF the bed of two of the eldest children, were he
tnOoZed away quite comfortably until morning,
when he left the premises in perfect good hu-
moT.-EaStoH pa Times.
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ANrECEDENTs OF LEADING ACTORS

- Honor and shame from condition rise
Act well your part-tA.re all the glory lies
Mrs Siddons was formerly lady's waiting
maid; Forrest, the American - bowler" was an
srrand-boy in a Philadelphia grocery store
Murdoch is the son of n baker, and used to
serve his fathers customers from n large bAS-
ket which he carried on his head; Billy Burton
once a printers devil in n London
printing Office; Barney Williams Was, for many
years a regular New York dock wsllOper;;"
J. Il. Scott, when ''peevish boy" served as
cabin ''hunky' on an oyster vessel in the Phil
adelphia trade; Charlotte Cushman before she
turned actress, made a living for herself. and
mother and sister. by the needle, (all honor
and praise to her y Collins, the Irish comedian,
served an apprenticeship under Dublin bar
Der, and Is even unto this day reekoned an cx-
eellent shaver Charles Matthews was n
gentleman born" but was 50 unfortunate as
to lose his title; J. b. Roberts is the ''son Of
gun-laith, I" still living in Wilmington, Del
aware; j. f. McDonogh was formerly butcher
and used to kill for Kexser," whose slaughter
house was in Spring GaTden, Philadelphia; one
Of the California STARS il l. native of New
foundland, and is the son Of a '-mackerel-
catcher" 1--WE wouldn't give his name for the
world-he'd be the death Of us;) Ned Bingham
wGs first gallant soldier, next a clever actor,
and now a yender of firSt-ratc cigars and tobac
CO. George Jordan, the handsome and talented
''foP' actor, served an apprenticeship to the
most rapid type-stickers ever turned OUT of
BsltimOre-(rH poSSaaf, we hear that George
has become disgustcd with the stage, and in
tends resuming his case at the Stand;) Pla-
eide commenced his public career by playing
sccond-hddle on Mississippi Aat-boat; j. K.
johnson vas once pill-maker in London. but
finding miTth to be the better kind Of medi-
cine, he cast aside his mortar and pcstle and
turned his attention and talents to comic sing
lug, at which he is stunning" Garrick :
fd.her kept a tenpin alley; Laura Keene was
Cnce "A bsr-maid in a London saloon, and could
mix 'gin-sling' and brandy smash with
the best Of them; Of Mexican Buehanan's early
life we know nothing Topsey," we
guess he wasn't born but growei;i Bourci-
cault is the Of Worcestershire gardener
which pursuit he followed several years before
going ON the stagc--(thiS will account for his
''csbbaging' pTopenSities;) John Brougham
was raised in charitable soup house, in Dub
lin, hence he IL called n broth of boy;
Chanfrau is 4 carpenter by trade Charles
Wheatleigh served several years at the tailor
ing business. a number of California actors
rose from Obscurity. One Of the most airy
Of them sold ''swill-milk' on the Five Points
New York, several years prior to his debHt on
the stage. 1t will be seen from the above that
poverty and low birth, tho twin jailers Of the
dsring heart" are not barriers to the attain
meat Of fame and position in the dramatic pro-
fcSsiOn.
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\ SLANDEE REFUrED.-A clergyman was
charged with having violently dragged his wife
from a revival meeting, and compelled her to
- home with him. The clergyman Iet the story
'rsYei along until he had fair opportunity 10
give it q broadside. Upon being charged with
the Gffence, he replied as follows:-"In the first
Place. | never have attempted to influence my
if- Ia her views. nor choice 0f n meeting
Se~ondIy. my wife has R"t attended any Of the
revival meetings ia Lowell. In the third place.
have not even attended any of the meetings
f.. any purpose whatever. To conclude, neither
ny wife nor myself have any inclination TO these
meetings. Finally, never had a wife
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DR. STEPHEN H 4 \ SIIff.sr ITIffsrRY'
OFFICE No. 81, THRTEKNrH STrrFf.
fou Doo'S SoE;h Qf Peaasplrdaia Aeesr,


foHr Doors SoHih oC Penssylraaia Aessxe
DR.. BAILY bees leave 70 inform the ,yhK, Aha, n.
can be ut al hours at his "fce Ipcs .... -
ted as above. He fssIs assured that nm eS A
srrS Samber sna s1s. ss the
cases that he has trcat.l s9ceessiuIy, viii ensbs
wise, relating 10 the Teeth. His own ex p.T,enr.
as "d II Tsny % snRe n o
Parmiy has led him. long SINCE, % discard all mer-
Gatts efcSs nas Rasbsf sas oSes. 81
for the construction of Continuous Gum Teeth, and
reliable substance that can be worn in the mouth a.
Vas most concluslveiy shown by the last American
Although no natter, himself from nj. long resi-
aenSs ss% and ~ R.rs,Ss IN he s Screby
leave to refer them ~ the following
From the late R.sid1 p ss cssScA @, K,sas.y o5
DR. STEPHEN BAILY D,sr sir-I d..ir, to .rpr.. nv
esteem for Per.onsy and confidence "A YOU a. .u-
P.Gr deniIst Tn. oPsrstco, M, have been
sgs from hisHds ard the public that your - xeI
afSs.,ss ws,snz,o0 AM q nS2r' ns very truly rsxv
From cns Of The oidea hrns IN BaIriusOre-lfssrs.
H,yns employed Dr. Sic ph.n Biiy, surr.Op p.u,.., Of
piece work ~ch ). did &c NV .ntirs ss,feo; .nc !.
OF ths tao that ons Of the most dtstihguhsd nsbsrsf
perform ,se worE siaacIony, ii EiFss NE srsss
leisure % e1rre.. NY entire eonhdsnee andh
Baltimore, Jan. Il, 1851 HARTMANN BOGOs
ExraetJrom note rsos,r,d from the Tate Hon job.
Us Senate, Aus H. 1855
The teeth -.sds e., sdrir.hIy noshnE could
be better Very gratefully, JOHN NJ CLAYfoN
To those seeking relief from the msladi,. the teeth Gao
ehes sriully recommend DR. B~ily Superior d.n ne
made Of Poroelan eeh for Of family plus
gSd several teeth Tor myself and the ~Orf f
than years. ROBERT T. NIXON
April is, 1856 We. Conference NJ 4. Church South.
We the undersignsd, having had svsl our
selves Of the prOessiOnd: skill Of Dr Baly sufsoa
ust 81 thus city having been of his
our families tends Lks pleasure expressing
ration Of has artistic sk well the unifermy
IN which he performs delicate dIhcut
oPerstons Dents surKery, sRd respectfully
mend hiw TO the confidence Ed patronage the pube d
which Consider him eTnineti,ly verify
THOMAS L. WALTER, Architect q. e. Capitol.
THOMAS MILLER, NJ o. of washington, d. Z.
=. B0HRER, NJ d., sf Georgsto~n,n u G
n n LINCOLN, VI. d., cf washington, n. Z.
JOS. X CRADLE o( W c-hIngtvs, d. c.
GEORGE WALTON, Er Gov ernor of Fforida.
WALTER LENOX, In Mayor washington.
HENRY BALDWIN, U. 8 Patent Once.
o. {. WIGHT, Principal RusRhesss Academy.
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l ANOTHER ARRIVAL

A ANOTHER ARRIVAL
AT HAMILTON Il CO.'S
SASH BLTND AND DOOR DEPOT,
Per schooner Helen Mar, direct from Boston.
so WINDOW SASH, of various Sizes which
are Offered at low rates for cash. Also, large lot
nl DOCKS. part of which we are offering At rates
that defy competition. viz:
s, DEors2a Sby e. 9, at the low price of fSI55cash
- DO, 2ftS by 6ltS, Sl.5lcash
81 do, pit 6 ey6 6n.6, Sl-5)cash
81 do, 2ft.6 by it.8, Sl.ScaSh
The above work equal tn any in the District for
the same money. All we ask for those in want Of
the above articles to call and examine and satisfy
yourself that they well worth the Also.
Glazed sash of all sizes constantly hand at S2
18th street, opposite Centre Market
deA H. w. HAMILTON & co.
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DENTISTRY. &o.

DR. HILLS has retnovey rs ofkcs 70 the rooms
avenue, between 9Th aud 10th sts.,l yhercS S<TS
he viii be pleased 10 al VINO NAV desire 11ID
MS services. For professional ability I am kindly
permitted 20 refes 20 DIR. Master. jst
MI - TEETH.
the NSS2SNiS iSSS2NiS N d; th. inysptor and Psteutee of
Psrsons personally at his Office in this city sA&S
..mn. Pessons can wear these Teeth who ~1ILo
who cannot war thasp 49, o->''s-
,s fsstsons @ cahns at my once can be accommodated
win any style aud price of Teeth they rs Is~Srs
i ~. 70 Lnos VIC are paTtlcuar and wish te pnrea
ne ,,s - AZ m2st perfect depture that
more fully warranted. . WIN %
Rooms in this city, No. Sa6 Penn .v~,,,. A...-..
9Th and 10Th streets; also sO7 Arch sireet bb,iTs
phia a I :, HIs' ~
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C. wEIRMAN'S CARD


II OR his Patrons and others, the Ladies and
heads Of Families of Wa shngton, Georgc--
town. Alexandria, and vicinity. Gz<aA
C.WEIRMAN, 42i 18th street, hetwecn New York
avenue and street, has had made up to his special
order, and this day received very fine stock of his
Ladies' and Chidrrn's 'sCUSrOM-MADES G. SHOES,
which he will sell at reduced rates for cash.
They are the same mako, quality of material, du-
rabIty of workmanship. and elegant finish = here
tofore, which are so well known to his numerous
patrons throughout the District and various States,
to be incomparably superior in ovory respect, and
entirely different in style, ft, and artistic workman
ship, to any others vended here or elsewhere.
He has made arrangements greatly to extend his
business, and therefore will sell at exceedingly
moderate rates, on tho terms above named.
Families may save half the money usually thrown
away worthless shoes that have neither sty le, fit,
nor wear in them.
The subscriber will warrant his i'm every particu-
lar and that pair will outlast three pairs of those
of other manufacture.
There can be stronger guaranty of the inestima-
bic quality of these Shoes than the universally ac-
knowledged fact that they retain their perfect
to the last, until entirely out. ia 9-eOtf
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WOOD AND COAL.

COAL!-COAEg-COAE
all kinds OF COAL on hand. which we are anx-
lous 70 seil at the lowest possible price. Coal well
T. ]. & w. NJ. GAIT,
1e lo-l0t N. w. corner 18th and G sts.. No. 5s7.
COAL, COAL, COAL.
=, - NJ, SnhscriIer has on hand so tons EGG and
STONE WHITE ASH COAL.
100 tons Eiti RED ASH COAL.
81 tons LEHiGH and FURNACE COAL.
hlch he Is deslrous of dis posing of at the low
est cash prices. Full weight GUARANTEED.
Also, 81, 600 feet Al Common CulIinRs which will
be sold on accommodating terms.
1ard-FIrst street, near Pcnnsy lyania avenne.
te 17-eolw John PI-RnY
WOOD! WOODn WOODm.-I would call the
w attention of my friends and the public in gen
eTal TO my stock of WOOD and COAL, comprising
all oil the various klnds use, which will seh
cheap for cash. Hickory, Oak and Pine Wood cut
and sPIt any size and length, and delivered to any
II Call and leave your orders.
r. w. BATES,
lie IN Corner of 18th and G sts.
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OUR SICAL FRIEND

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ORPHANS, COURT OF WASHINGTON
" COUNTY, ID. C.-Case of John Fistsr, Guar
dian of John Stopper. and Bernard Geicr, Guardian
of Joseph Geier aud others. -.r
The Trustees in said cause having reported that
at public sale made by him on 2d June last, under
order in the said cause, Charles l.. Whitney was
the CHEST bidder and became tho purchaser Of i've
undivided sixths Of Lot Mo- D. in Square No. $50, in
Washington city, for SlSs.58,i, and hath complied
ruary Ias, ordered that the sad sale be finally rati
fed, unless cause to the contrary be shown on or
this order be publishes once Sack for three sue
cessive weeks, prior To said day in some spaper
OF said city. WIN. r. PURCELL.
True copy-Test: ED. N. ROACH,
IL 7-law4w Raglst Willis.
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nI.IjMBING GAS AND STEAM FlTTING
L in al it' various branches h"A'i' Ano P'on'Puy
The best Of woEkmen from 1hs M Ne,ih e5e 70 my
a. ,ts 10 Sc exccuted in the most snbstsa-
nsi aud soon.stsnfiy on hand q small supply Of Gas
"a ~, etsg Firtu-es which furnish st prices
warranted 70 s''' CELxDoN SNYDER,
f.,oE next 10 Star Once.
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WEDNESDAY.
SUSQUEHANNAHCAN iOTTERy. CIass4
To be drawn on Wcdpnsiay. February g.
78 nunbers-l3 drawn ballots.
Capitals
prize of. f......... S32-5eo prizes Of s ,ae4
4 do. ......... 2r5@ 70 do. - -...,.... loo
&c, &C., SC
Tickets SlJ, halves SIS, quarters s2LD
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NOTICE TO PRE-EMPTION CLAIMANTS.
Every person entitled TO the right OF pre-crnrtou
To any Of the lands within the townships and hac-
tonsl townships above mentioned ulred 10 e.
tabish the same the satisfaction OF the register
and cf the proper land once, and make pnS
lsaf therefor practicable offer fhtS
notice, and before the day appointed for the cofn-
uenreinent If the public sale of the lands
the tract claimed: otherwise such claim viii be for
fcited.
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NURSERY AT LlNNEAN HILL, -

The proprietor invites the attention of the public
to his large and general assortment of ORNA-<CS
MENTAL. aud FRUIT TREES, amongst 20
them 500 large sixe White Pine, BalsaIn Fir,-A
and Norway Fir, Of large growth aud healthy condi-
ton, with a large assortment of other Evergreen
Trees.
A large assortment Of fDcciduous Ornamental Shade
Trees, of all sizes, suitable for transplantinE.
select,
Also, Garden Fruits, consisting of Gooseberries
Raspberres, Strawberries, and Currants, in great
variety aud of most approved sorts.
Grape Vinss-Hardy American varieties, suited TO
open culture; Catawba, Isabella, Concord, RebecA,
Diana and others.
500 Usage Oranges for hedging, and Ornamental
Shrubbery for Gardens and Lawns.
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BOOTS SHOES. &c.

T. NOTICE
j OR THE BALLS.-I have just received sn,.,
dld assortment of Gentlemen's French im--H-
ported Patent Leather and Calf PUMP scle
Boots, Molrore and Villa Patent Ceather
Shoes. For I.adies-Whlte Satin and Kids
Congress and Lace Caters and Slippers; als.
Fancy Glicerous Ships. Call and examin Nc nv stoC
at r. HOOVER'S.
feT Iron Hall. Pa av., bot 9th and 10Th sts
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Commissions Of the General Land once.

NoTE-U nder the reg lstions Of the department.
heretofore and now existing, 20 payment be
made Cor advertising pEDcamatiOns except Ia such
publishers as are speciality aHfhsrized o. publish by
the Commissioners Of the General Land Once.
ia l0-iawl3W
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500 RE- $40
joins MckExNEI. HENRY y. LANsDALE.
ARE You INSURED'
We Insure buildings, Mercandse, Household
Furniture, and Personal Property generally against
Loss or Damage by Elro, in safs aud prompt com
panios MCKINNEY IANSDA1.E,
ja 9-1mf No. 52D 18th ST., ID.
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THURSDAY.
CARROLL COUNTY LOTTERY, CIsssa Q,
To Ia drawn on Thursday. February "a,
7S numbers-l2 drawn ballots
Capitals.
llprize Of S2I ,26 is.................... is. Sg 9S
ID Co. l,.n are. -.-...... ......... 81, 900
&c, &C., &c.
Tickets S5, halves $50, quarters SI.25
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-04-19
County Roads.

When the article concerning county roads,
which appeared in yesterdays Dispatch. was
written, the writer was not aware that any scheme
was on foot for improving the roads leading out
Of this city. It's appearance ELECTED the very
agreeable information that active measures are in
progress for making two, and perhaps three, turn
pixies, in place CT as many miserable thorough.
fares, which now may be called "sloughs of de-
epond.' 1t is to be hoped that they will be push.
ed en- rapidly aud successfully. These improves
ments will DO more for the surrounding country
than anything that can take place. They will
improve its appearance and improve the value of
the lands. There will thep indeed, be reasons for
one to desire to live in the country for there
will be some chance Of getting to town In mid.
winter in decent time and In decent plight The
pleasure az we'll as the profits OF country resi-.
dance will be materially enhanced. We earnestly
urge the county -citizens to come forward LIBERAL
~ to aid an enterprise VII ich SO deeply concerns
them, and which can confer such important bene.
fits upon them; and We heartily wish the public.
pirited gentlemen who have started it, good speed
n their undertaking.
By the way, there are at least two routes from
the city to the contiguous country which are
highly eligible for railways, and II tracks were
laid along them and worked by horses, they would
10 very little while pay the stockholders admire.
bic dividends-wh!e they would afford great pub
lie convenience, and aid considerably in promoting
the prosperity Of this city. Many will say it 10
too early. But it is not If the owners OF land in
the vicinase on the routes We could name would
build such roads, they would soon be convinced of
their error. One CT the shrewdest business men
in this city had plan for such road six years
since, ami bad he been encouraged by any co.op>
Grafton, the plan wonId have been carried out -
The rise in the value of lands growing ont of such
an Improvement would more than pay for it.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-04-19


- 3. M. PIxD & Co.'S PUx1 CAfAw-
IA DRANDT-The Ohio Casawea BrsdaGfZ yo M fSs
several years past, been mannheim r nvaa snJ
puTe juice Of the american Cata,eoa araps, s sn1
has oGtaineda rare popularity for ths
family purposes It not only equals pus 49,. ~ ~
choicest imported Brandies. In PURITY, eoALf' ~"
RICHNESS OF fLAroa
Read the following certificates:
WasmKeTeH. d G. Nov ilth. lsSs.
DB CLAHxE, Esd-pir: have made cne n
analysis OF sample Of pure Ohio Oetarpe ci nInu
q ~ or the manufacture Of n PIKE Oo. Olu Sl
natl and Ind it to be pure wine bfen0ys lce
from afulferatons or admixture OF 1pgleoiensss "
trimeutal n health-.nnt Fictitious liquor msde
OF corn spirits and fsyoring essences; ana !. ~
well adspfed from Its purity and quaiity, 70 taAo
the place of French COgnac. un
Wv THOMAS ANfIsELL. y.
Chemical Examiner 3 Patent VHice'
WASHINGTON. Nov IL. 1879.
We the undersigned. having made carelui e.
Animation OF samples Of Pixies Pure ONO CataMpto
Brandy hereby recommend II cordially 70 tne puys
lie A. most excellent article worthy o. noiice aho
well adapted to medicinal uses, where superior
anu sonu'"' CoRyFLiUs BOYLE NJ d.
sEMMEs. NJ ID.
srpor .a,a nv WPETERS0N,
Wholesals Druggist l55 Main street.
Sole agent for Richmond, va.
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