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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-01-13
Gn1ll1ltertial.
MHoLEsALE MARKET.

FLouE-Extra Family S5.15; Extra $3.50; Super1ne
$500. Buckwheat q &C = pound.
BRooNs-Conmon - 5UIt. 2,75.
BUTTER-In kegs. colo.
HUCKETS-MariettR $2Gg2-25.
CHEEsE-WestGrn Reserve 9l&C9loC-
CANDLEs-Taliow mould 14ci dip l2e; star &c;
sperm I0c.
TALLow-109l2c-
CoFYEE-Javn lSc-; Rio 121<GDl3G.
WMEAT-Sl, lOGl,25.
KYE-S0c.
CoRN-50c
OiTs-3Sc,
FEArHERs-l0@ I5c.: scarce.
FIsu--Shad S1+; HeFrings Sc; Maskerol No.
S1l1l112.
FUns-Rnccoon 3OC13!1lc.
GINsENC-25@35c.
HAY-Clovcr z ton 3d. Timothy SO.
IoPs-TtGSc- dull.
LIHE--Louisville 81, so
MoL4ssEs-Ncw Orleans SIC; Sugar House SIC.
GOLDEN SYRCP-6OGl62c.
NAVAL SToREs-Turpentine 7oc; Tar $l3SS5.
SAus-Ss3I for 10d.
RAGs-36G3I5c.
RICE-5Gt5%
sEEDs-Eiaxsced 81 oo Glover s475@5.
SoAP-Castile 2 ID l5Glec. Common 5Sec;
SUG4Rs-Ncw Orleans DC. in HID 915c. in Dbl.
SNUFF-Scotch CSC. Rappee 22G2cc.
TRA-Gnnpowdcr 40@iGc; Imperial 40965c; lIy-
son 35(47oc; Pouchong 25cl5cc; oolong 35G75c-
ToHACco-6 twists 12c.: five roll 24@2Sc.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-01-13

R9@Tuu local of the Wheeling LnfeEE-
gcGcer dcnominntcs wife beating, home
amusement We wonder if friend Smith
has wife If he has, she will he answer
ing him in the language of the frog to the
boys.-!Sf. CZatrsvlLe Chronicle.
The same paper says that
An old goose died on our premises last
week, that was q sturdy gander &c years
ago. We have no means of knowing how
old lie was at that time. but since then he
has lived a long life for goose. Jere
Williams may try his machine upon him,
and have the feathers upon which to rest
the brick in his hat.
And also that
The enterprising people of Belmont and
vicinity have called q meeting for next
Saturday (l4th) for the purpose of organ
izing an Independent Agricultural Society.
Belmont county is fully able to sustain two
moderate Fairs, but by proper unity of &C
ton might hove maintained one giant Fair
that would have cast all others in the
shade. But, gentlemen, since you are 4" d"
your biggest
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-01-13
o1orgonto,vn News.
rFrom the Star, of yesterday,


Arthur Odbcrt. aged about Is years, son
OF James 0dbcrt, Sheriff of this County,
accidentally shot himself, on Sunday
morning last. while unbrecching a single
'arrcied pistol. The ball struck him
about the centre of the breast bone, and
alter turning little to the left, as we
learn, passed inwardly, carrying with it n
part of the breast bone He is very badly
wounded. and but little hope is entertained
OF his recovery.
q. In compliance with the request of the
M'>sionaries of India-that all christians
throughout the world would spend tue
Sseoad week in January, 1860, in prayer
I9r the conversion of the world-the
% 'ps'st and Presbyterian Churches of this
place are holding daily Union Meetings.
The services are, preaching in the morn
o'clock p. IN.
II The Suspension Bridge was rented on
We Jan. I'd, to Alexander Hays, Esq,
Tor the year 1880. at sl,l56.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-01-13
9ay-YEsrEaDAy was ono of the days in

Bas-YEsrxaDAy was one of the days in
a weather point of view-being neither
flesh fowl nor good red herring. 1t was
too cold for comfort, and not cold enough
for the snow which had fallen. The snow
was of no use for sleds, but WAS a great
hindrance to the wheels. The boys got
more out of it than anybody else, in tie
shane of snow-balls
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-01-13

@~THE StubenvilIe Herald having got
its hand in on figures during January set
Elements, propounds this arithmetic"
.'If four dogs, with sixteen legs, catch
twenty-nine rabbits with eighty-seven legs,
in forty-four minutes, how many legs must
the rabbits have to get away from eight
dogs, with thirty-two legs, in seventeen
minutes and hGlf?"
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-01-13

GeyAMoxc the important notices crowd
cd out last night, was one desired by Mrs.
Kcline, who laid in complaint to US daybe-
fore yesterday that in our Council report she
was represented as having been fined for sell
ling liquor, when it should have read that
she was only fned for selling ale, beer,
sc, without a license. Mrs. X. says she
wouldn't sell strychnine, if she knows her
self, and for that reason she wishes her
character vinGicated before the world, as
= dealer only in the light drinks
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-01-13
MISREPRESENTATION voung friend. SAYS

hE-PhoIo7ED.-our young friend, says
the GAINESVILLE IMtel1igencer; Benz. Daveu-
port, has been taken into partnership in
the irm of List, Morrison, & Co. Henry
X. List retircs. but others of the same
name come in. 1t has been but a little more
than year since Mr.. Davenport went to
Wheeling, and although we expected h!m
to be promoted, we are surprised and pleas
ed that good fortune came TO him SO ear
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-01-13
ggAnREsrRD.-James Newlove, more

BS9e AnREsTED.-Jnmes Newlove, more
fsmiliarly known by the cognomen of
Son, yesterday, displayed his pugilistic
powers, by knocking down Mary Carr, for
which he was arrested by officer Deafen-
baugh and carried before Alderman Duty,
who fined him s. aud costs.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-01-13
From ,Buenos Ayres.

NEW YORK, Jan. l2,-Adyiccs from Num-
teviedo, Nov. Is, confirm the telegraphic
advices previously received, of a treaty OF
peace between Buenos Ayres and the Ar
gcntinc Confederacy. The treaty had
been ratified by the Buenos Ayrean gov
ernmcnt, and steamer was despatched
from Buenos Ayres to notify the contend
ing armies of the cessation of hosttlities.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-01-13

By@TuE LIVING DEAD.-The following
singular advertisement appears in the Re-
publican of waynesburg, Pa:-
DIRD-Somewhcre exact place not known,
Mr.. Jacob Stewart. Having promised the
subscriber TO settle an account on Wednes-
day last, ''if the Lord spared his life,' we
are led to believe that he is dead, as he
has failed to do so. N. II. HuNNEL.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-01-13
From, New York.

NEw YoRK, Jan. l2.-Two passenger
cars on the CrotOm Falls train ON the Har-
lem railroad were thrown off the track
near Pleasant Valley. No one injured.
Mnudc. who was hung to-day AT New
ark. died uttering horrid hlasphemy and
calling himself the victim of priests. witch
craft. &C
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-01-13
From Nebraska.

ST. Louis, Jan. l2.-The bill abOlishing
slavery in Nebraska, passed the Territorial
Legislature on the Sd inst. 1t is expected
that Gov. Black will veto il.
The bill providing for the Constitutional
Convention, passed the House the same
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-01-13
I SCREAM! ICE CREANIi
OF THE BEST ooALITY.

p~Ar oxR DOLLAR AND TWENTY-FIVE
cents per gallon, constantly on hand
And also Other refreshments, such as
cakes, candies, fruits, nuts and sundry
other articles too numerous to mention, at
fifteen per cent less than can be bought
elsewhere in the city. AT No. 4, Washing
ton Hall. (1w) c. A. SwARTz.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-01-13
m OLD JOKE

Ills very ancient saying,
Time till now has proved it true:
"Do unto all your neishGOrs,
As you would have them do to YOU"
But another saying now prevails,
OF an entirely different hue:
she sure and do your neighb0r5,
Or they II certainly ,lO you"
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-01-13

JEFFERSON CIrY. Jan. l2.-Yesterday
the bill banishing free negroes under the
alternative of becoming slaves, which has
already passed the Senate, passed the
House with some amendments.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-01-13
Counterfeit Money.

NEW YORK, Jan. l2.-The city was flood
ed las; night with counterfeit twO's on the
Bank of Kent. 1t is supposed that $780,
900 of the money was got rid OF before
the police were notified. Four arrests were
made.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-01-13
BUSINESS NOTICES.

FIFTY THoUsAxD HoGsuEADs OF Pills.
y gentleman writing from New York, Nov.
22d 1859, says, 'Thcre are no doubt $4,000
hogsheads of Pills in this city, OF thou
sand different kinds, but none will answer
for her (his Wife except Dir. Zodds." She
thinks they are Al ''grand institution" and
DR. Todd's Pills she must have. As gem
tie laxative; as a purgative: for torpor of
the liver: sick headache: colds; and as
Family -Nsdicinc, Dir. 1odFs Gnti-6Hlious or
Liver Pills are decidedly preferable to all
others. T. H LOGAN & Co. Genl. agents.
For sale by Druggists Il Dealers everywhere
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-01-13
TrrIIstee,s sale.

IN PURSUANCE or 4 DEED OF TI:CSE FROM
David Mccartney to ms, hearing slAs" The 3ih day
~ Julv 1874 duly recorded IN the CieTkS once OF
the county court far OIiO county sail 81 SatuTyiaS
the 18th January lSs Al tie IriO1 al The tIempnei
Railroad CulIIany. in the City ot NGSeilG sell -
the highest aud best bidder. IhiLii AGstion t1o
lospnI tive engine nuuitstei ~ eats Se- ~ aA tSo
passenger cars nuaersl nftesu tlsi Usd thir1y -slN
To- said MCSrtney, 10y the Ba!tnsorS and Ohio Ran
road CJmIany. and the TIad Il ;hS Hss1pzAstd
RAILROAD Company.
TKRNs OF SlLE--iIns- third Of the amount IN eAsh,
and the remaining tNFu'-thtr'is IL Two eInA! ilS54-
Elxnts pay able and twelve Months from the lay
u sale, wiki interest; TEG PURCHASER giving 00ifaj fSs
tie crslii instruments. viii approved FSTSonai &C.
should the rEsssels 81 sid s@ie amount TO tie
sum II Five THOUSAND DJLIs- i'll Interest nOEs u
the said trust shall RlEJ SI az tbs sans Time Az
PLACE above Sntic.~i. twenty u tbs E1Est Mortgage
Bonds vi the Heaphsi l;alrUad Company, q the par
Sl.e Of tiC. hundred dJlars each many OF Them
the payment OF svd Il $500. with Interest and
expenses aforesaid, to the highest bidder, AZ iuSIS
Sale to commence n, 10 O'Clock \. ".
JAMES 5. WHEAT, Trustee
NTOTICE.-TO WHOM II MAY CCNCERS.-
Y IIn SATURDAY. The 18th January lSCO- At lie
DEPOT If the ucmpficid Railroad CouiranS IN the
city Of Nhs cling. II To- oCilrE A IL shall sell IL
tbs highest b:"rr lutii" Aucti"a- twenty 81 the
First Mrt.r Ens Of tire IFCIDr:.C'd RsilrOAd Com
-sSny. uyIry from s6l .S tsEfl iueiu-,Ns each
az the SuIu of Five llUn!F,i Ic!iaTs - many ~
hem shall IL -s,fcisnr sai.-N au! Ray tie note
( GiIr sad ii-upfeli EHiiT,s,.1 (InlsS, dated Isl
IeeSnbeE. $50. for the stg Il fiNs Ih,'usahe DVl
,rs PAYABLE four months at-cr Ats TO the order 81
jaTid NCurlEsy, anu OS hal endorsed aEd Irens-
.sEel TO JAMES ; " hEAl-
ioc2I-ts Trustee.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-01-13
Drafts Reeorered.

C1ScrxxATr, Jan. IA despatch from
Frankfort announces the recovery of the
six drafts for $4,000 each, reported to have
been stolen. They were misiaid, NOT sto-
len
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-01-13
Prof. o. j. Nvood,s Hair Restorative


Will, by natures own process, restore
grey hair TO THE ORIGINAL COLOR; will
make it grow on bald heads; will restore
the natural secretions; will remove atomce
all itching; will remove all dandruiT; will
cure all eruptions, even scald head; will
make the hair soft aud glossy; will make
the old appear young again; will preserve
the color of hair to old age; will always
fas,en it and stop it falling; and is one of
the best toilet articles for the hair now in
use.
Something New.-Babbitt' Medicinal
SaIucratus, manufactured from common
salt, is prepared entirely different from
other salaeratus.
B. T. Bq55uPs Concentrated Potash is
double the strength of common Potash.
Six pounds will make one board of beau
tirul white soap.
b. T BGJ6ut's Soap Powder.-Washing
without labor! Warranted to take the
stains out of Table Linen and Napkins.
For sale at the Centre Wheeling Drug
Store, by REED L KRAFT.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-01-13

G@WAErLlSG CREEK was a sort Of a
phenomenon yesterday, and attracted gem
cral attention from tI.c possers over the
bridges. 1t was filled with crystnllized
sluSh, which, as the sun bcamed upon it;
snarkled like millions of diamonds.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-01-13
STATEMENT,
$23O,SS3 IS
WM. Mccoy, Treasurer.

We the undersigned, appointed committee to ex-
anime the accounts Of the Wheeling Savings Insttu
ton and give certificate thereof, do hereby certify
that re have carefully examined said accounts and
find the above statement to be correct Given under
our hands this Sd day OF january. 1850.
ISAIAH COOPER,
wM. NJ. BERRflIILL, Com.
jan4 ALIEN. LAUGHLIN.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-01-13
nenfll az nn Old GA

DAYTON. O., Jan. l2.-Alex Grimes, an
old and highly respected citizen of Dayton,
died very suddenly tonight, of apOplexy
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-01-13

NEWARK, n. j.. Jan. I2-PAtr;ck Naude
was to-day executed for the murder Vi his
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-01-13

New YoRE, Jan. I2.-An address to the
Union loving people of the L. s.. recon-
mending Gen. Scott as their candidate for
the Presidency, has been issued. The ad-
dress is signed by G. W. Savage, Chair
man of the Scott Committee.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-01-13

R1-wE used to think that most pic
lures like most babies, look alike-but
those ten cent and five cent little "gct
ups" which we see coming now from Part
ridges, by the has full, every time we look
up street, are decidedly refreshing and
unique. We don't wonder that whole
families gather in their blood connections
and go in gangs to get "set' for pictures.
They never did, nor never will, we pre-
sumo, have such a chance 10 leave their
countcnnnces on the centre tables of their
friends as they now have. The '.itineraut
on wheels" has set the ::fne arts" thor
oughiy ahoat in this community
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-01-13
Hs5.- MILsrAnv MEErIXG.-Pursuant to

E56s- MILITARY AEETING.-Pursuant TO
CALI n number of young men assembled at
the Court House for the purpose of organ
iamg new military company. On mo-
ton, Col ]. s. Wheat was called to the
chair and james Hopkins appointed Sec
Rotary. \ constitution and bylaws was
read and adopted, the military title to be
Company c OF the 4th regiment. Cap
tain NcCluney WAS unanimously elected
Commander of the company. Mr.. Andrew
Ellison WAS chosen LIST Lieutenant. Quite
i number Of gentlemen were nominated
for the I'd Licutcnancy and the contest was
very spirited, resulting in the election of
Mr. David Agncw. Surdry ether officers
were chosen. From the appearance of the
young men enlisted in the enterprise and
Che reputation of the Captain. this bids fair
TO be the crack Company of the city, in
fact the vcritable Zouaves.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-01-13
writ orError Crnntcd.

Albany, Jan. IA writ of error has
been granted in the case of Mrs. Mary
Hartung, convicted of the murder of her
husband, by poisoning, and it now goes to
the Court of Appeals.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-01-13

NyN Cry Observation-Disclosures viii
please remember, that we Invariably charge
81 for nil announcements for the city OIL
ces-to be paid for liz adruacs.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-01-13
BargainsI Bargains!

ID which il large Tor the AOasou OF the year an
willing 10 offer "a the public
GREAT bare GAIN
In the way Of Fancy Drsss s:IkS- which, having only
purchased last month. At vfTt lcE prices, will be
aIIliIcd tn sell rs cheap - WoSien Goods.
IGcaL. Pail de CherTes- P0pllI.s Of all d Whtch
have eat variety "f tC latest patterns. will cell
AZ less than Cost
ShaWIs aud Cinaks will Re s5Id At very rear cost
prizes. and have purchased these arTicies in No
Tsmbsr 30 per es,nt les than the PTiess prevailing
At the earlier part Of the season. can Esll them
cheaper toAn any other House
Gloves, Gauntlets-I sell 20 per cent. I.sI than
any other establishment having purchased very
$1,000 worth tile above article and invite the
particular attention al Country Merchants TO
Stock in this article Viii cell then cheaper than
New York Hou-G-.
Flowers and R0nDets Ie.- than Cost and Ribbons
and Ruehes At very mar eia4.
Collars, Sets Of Collar aud Sleeves Embroidered
Bands- and everything IN the of EEthroiderie--
suitable fer Holiday Presents, IoSsr tIsa anywhere
eIre-
cassimerss. Cloths. Furnishing Goods, and every
thing suitable for NCTrhsDt Tailoring have laFEo
Stock in the srroud story Of my House. NEtSh call
to the attention -! the Trade, offering them on IS I'D
. Tautageous terms any OihsT House IN town
Call and AMI you Will ind that am willing G."
maka concessions in order To reduce my Stock
deeI5 ISAAC PRAGER- Us Main st.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-01-13
FURNISHING GOODS

OF ANY KIND. can find Full and Complete stock
IF almost every article used ia House steam BOat
Hotel Furnishing. Ny Stock OF NE" w ALL
PAPER is Iacsr and wei! assorted. and will DO
sid CIIEAP J. G. HARBOUR,
novi No. IJS Main st. Wheeling. Va.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-01-13

GtTAIR RODS.--j0 lnz. EIsss Stair RU.is, just
= received and for sale low by
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-01-13

C,COTCH ALICIA small lot Of the celebrate
- FaIkirk Ale, just received and for sale Ivy
,IecI4 GEO. ADAMS.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-02-15

A few gentlemen, du ing lull In busi-
ness. happened u meet together in a Marke;
Street Store. aud were disc ussing the pros
pect of BUSINESS for the coming season. with
other kindred topics. when Mr. s.. an
old gentleman notorious for hi, per centum
in understanding. suddenly made his appear
ance in the countingroom. One of the par
ty was wag OF the FIRST water" and he de-
tera,ined to crack a joke on our modern Shy
lock. lie saluted him with
Good morning. Mr.. s.. am glad to
sec you we'll. What are the rates to-day
fer good paper
''Well, 1 do not Enow," ssi6 s..
"they depend on the quality of the notes 81
the demand tor money. and go up and down
like the murcury in thermometer."
.-By-the-by. Mr. s." said our uag
'ihat word thermometer puts me in mind of
my dream last night III which you played a
conspicuous part"
Ah, what was that 2" eagerly asked Mr..
well" replied the wae, Il dreamed that
was in the Lower Regions, and tnat the
gentlemanly superintendent escorted me a
round the premises. They were laid out wiih
cells on each side of the avenues, ike pris-
Oh, and each of them lad thermometer hang
of heat. | noticed that no two of the cells
we're contiguous This somewhat surprised
me; aud turning to my guide, asked Cor an
explanation"
What have to do with that ?" asked
s.
THAT you shall presently bear" replied
our wae. His Santauic Majesty told me
that the thermometers weie to Indicate the
proper heat to be applied in each case. and
that they were obliged to keep up the warmth
according TO the rates
''Contibuing on, L came to an angle on
turning which found cell on which ob-
served there was no thermometer asked
my conductor the reason for this difference ir
arrangement.
'.Ob. said he, that is reception room and
this chap here has just been brought in
they have not sent iu their report yet. aud
don't know where ne comes from"
Let me see said |, .'that face seems IA
miliar to me"
DO you know him ?" inquired my gentle
manly guide
We'll, think do" said 1. that's old
s.. of PHILADELPHIA
- What. is that s., OF Philsdelphia !"
retarned my compauion, in surprise. Rails
iDg up the end of his cloak, which concealed
part of his deformuy. he then unscrewed bis
caudai appendage aud laid it aside--ren,ark-
Ing at the same time-Jfthdt as old s.,
Of PHILADELPHIA, there is necessity far sle
to remain here any longer"
Old S. gave the wsg terrible look.
and muttering. You are a fool - left the
store in high dudgeon
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-02-15

An Extinguisher.

Or. <. attended masquerade ball. In
the motely and happy throns he fails 10 with
a fair pilgrim in black silk, whose charming
person, snow white neck and hewitchinsiy
coquettish airs awaken in his soul the most
raptuTous love. She casts upon bini LOOKS OF
the most languishing tenderness. be reveis in
the hope of having made a bliSsful conquest
He musters up his courage. and ventures to
address her
WHO art thou lovely mask7" asks the doc
tor almost melted in the glow of love.
..Is it possible you don't know me. doe
tor?"'
Upon my honor do nos know you"
'.Bethink yourself. dear doctor.
"Ah thou art surely the gracious fairy
who has appeared TO me to-day for the fourth
time. to open to NE the gates of bliss
You mistake. doctor: am no fairy.
'sAh, who art thou then?'
al am :he well known lady to whom JOu
have now these nine weeks been indebted IL
the sum of two dollars and seven shiiiiEgs for
Washing and ironing"
The doctor stood like petri6ed herring
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-02-15
ssSOLD.,'

Nrighbor Jauber weighs about two hundred
aud has decided objection to being cae,ted
When he buys a pound of tea he is careful
to get good weight Oae day he wcnt to the
wharf to get ton of coal and he insisted, af
ter assuring himself the scales were " ell ad-
justcd, upon seeing it weighed, for cool deal
ers sometimes makes mistakes The team
was driving upon the platform scales Jsu
Der stood to watch the figures.
..Twenty-tso hundred weight of coal, !"
said the dealer, with wink to the bystsn-
deTs
Rather short haggled the buyer
Throw in little more and l will take the
load
The obliging dealer complied. and the scale
was again examined.
'.All right am satisfied with that. You
coal dealers ,ion't always give good weight, :"
grinned Jauber.
Drive un John; stop in the street ad-
ded the seller. and he took Jsuo Der into the
counting room. where the bill was paid.
Are YOU perfectly satisfied -
Perfectly l like TO look after these things
myself F"
''Well. sir. would say you bad cheated
yourself out of two hundred pounds Of coal by
looking after these things yourself"
What do yeu mean -
The dealer ordered his teamster to b1ck on
the scales again; and TO the astonishment of
Jauber, the words were verified.
- do not understand it" added the buy
er.
Il do; you stood on the scale yourself
while you we're watching me, and | have
sold you for 80 much coal But you are sat
i.6ed; dout be SO sharp next time" laughed
the dealer.
Jauber was copfounded hut he had not the
assuranc to demand a revision of the transac-
tion