Nebraska advertiser., 1860-04-12
O. B. H..
Fer Sale Low to Close a Concern

The Goddess of Liberty, being about
to retire from business, begs leave TO Of
fer the entire stock IN trade of her eslab-
lishment for sale.
The G. of l.. would offer, at the same
time, the good will" Of the concern, but
unhappy it IS a long while since her ex-
cellent supporters and customers have ex-
hibited any good will towards her. The
attention of distant nationalities. who
may be thinking about a revolution, Hun
g%arlans, Poles, or Irishmen, is specially
invited to the great sale.
Among the articles for which she has
no further use, and which will be disposed
of, without reserve to the highest bidder,
are the following materials in a slightly
damaged condition:
LOT No. will comprise hat most
respectable fowl, the American Eagle.
of the single-headed species, with his
claws full of sheet lightning and thun-
der bolts. Warranted genuine. Any
nation in need of an emblem will lie
treated with on the most liberal terms.
LOT No. "a fine assortment of Lib
erty Poles, with caps to match. The at
%ieniion of i. NJ, who is said 10 have a
curious collection Of similar articles in his
private cabinet in the TulIeries. is pariic-
ularly requested TO these worthless COM
modlties. -
Lor No 3-The beautiful motto "Eplu-
ribus Unum," which rendered important
services in times past, but is no longer
available fer nationat purposes. The al
tention of the Argentine Confederation
and the Mexican people is respectfully
invited TO his very excellent article
The G.. of l.. is sorry TO part with what
she has heretofore regarded as II Of
the most precious Jewels in her rrega.ia,
but the change in her circumstances COM
pels the sacrifice. 81
Lor No. 1.-The Stars and Stripes,
which she would prefer to wrap around
her, like the late Mr.. Kirby of the Ma
,iopal Theater, and die as would become
a Goddess retiring from business; but
she hopes, after the next Presidential
election, TO be on her feet again, and
therefore she will rot entertain the idea
of dying just now.
Lor No 5-Will consist of a lot of fine
sentiments, not at all the worse for wear,
among which will be found. The Mem
ory of Washington" the Declaration of
independence, the Rights of Man"
United we stand, divided we fall, " Sic
Semper Tyrannis," Give me Liberty,
or give me DEATH" and Governor Wise's
beautiful sentiment, THE Union of the
Wings for the sake of the Union" A
large lot of Fourth of July o%rations and
Bunkum speeches will be thrown in, graf
is, if the purchaser Of this LOT should de-
sire them.
LOT No. GA large lot of national
melodies, songs, anthems and choruses-
entire invoice, consisting of "Hail Co
lumbia," Yankee Doodle" adams and
Liberty" The Star Spangled Banner. -
LOT No. 7-That lovely Ell loion call
ed Uncle Sam, or Brother Jonathan,
which has been found so very valuable
for the purposes Of burlesque and comic
illustrations,
The Goddess of Liberty begs leave to
refer to the following named gentlemen,
for further particulars, who have been
appointed the assiSnees for her estate:
REFERENcEc--Rcber Toombs, of Ga,
Jeff. Davis, of Miss, james Gordon
Bennett, of New York, William Lloyd
Garrison, of Boston, Horace Greeley, late
Of Vermont.
Terms-Inde6nite credit"
The above we clip from the FANNY
Fair, and it Is about the best take OF on
he state of national affairs we have read.
The author might have added TO the list
# references the names of Seward,
Fitch and Wigfall of Texas in
,articular, who, on the Senate floor the
,ther day, uttered the following: /
"These Northern people, ofaH parties,
ire a mean, despicable set Of starvelings.
inable to see beyond a dollar, and car
ng for no consideration except money.
Threaten them, and they viii crouch 10
our feet like so many hounds. Only /,
wear that you are going to dissolve the
Union, and the limid creatures will get
own on all tours. bite the dust, and kiss
be rod raised to chastise them"