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CHANCERY SALE OF LANDS.
Joseph McCorkle,
rs.
J. 4. Darwin, Admir-, &C.,
and
J. 4. Darwin, Admir-, &C.,

The Widow, Heirs and Creditors of John T.
Blevins, decd.
IN OBEDIENCE TO AN INTERLOCUTORY
Il decree rendered in these two cases, at the De-
Der term, 1850, of the Chancery Court at Decatur.
Tenn will, on the 9TH day of January. lSel.
on the premises, sell to the highest bidder, the
LANDS described in the pleadings to witt All of
the Northeast quarter of section 2lst. Sd fraction
al township, ami Sd range, West of the meridian.
except that portion assigned to the widow NJ dover.
and if necessary to discharge the vendors lien
with interest and costs, the dover will be sold at
the same time and place. l will also sell, ut the
same time and place, to the highest bidder, the
balance of the Lands belonging to the estate of
John 7. Blevins. deed, except so much thereof as
is embraced in the widows dover. to wit: Forty
Acres, in the South east corner of the South east
quarter of section 2lst, Sd factional township and
Sd range, West of the meridian. Also, One Hun
dred and Sixty Acres in the 9th section. 3D. frac-
tional township, and Sd range, West, it being the
South half of the Northeast quarter and the
North half of the South east quarter of said Sec
tion--all in Hwassec District, Meigs county,
Tennessee.
TEnMs :-one. hnif payable in four and the
other half in eight months Bond and approved
security will be required and lien retained until
all the purchase money is paid.
FRANKLIN MCC0RKLE, G. d. W.
New %, 1S60--3t--prs fec S6,40-G35
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Stock Peas.

T WILL PAY CASH FOR ALL TIE STOCK
/ Pcas, and Drisf Peg,b's, that may be offered
Oct. 1871 j. NJ. HENDERSON.
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as OF I sssg%sS a 1hqS l . as
for Cash only, by GEOR. W. ROSS.
Sept I, 1860
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Il. L. METCALFE,
A II IT o NEY AT LAW.

Chattanooga. Tenn,
MILL PRACTICE IN THE CIRCUIT
w and Chancefy Courts of McMinn, Bradley
and Hamilton counties, apl attend promptly 10
collecting and securing claims entrusted to him
Sept I, ls6O--iy--62f O.,
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~'An exchange says that dollars and
sense are very rare combination. But IL
one has the dollars, he is great man
without the sense.
COM n E RCIAL.
Augusta Market.

- AUGUSTA, Nov. 80.
Bacon, clear sides 1tac; ribbed l3Ic; hams l2c,
shoulders lOl "a l0lc. Lard, in bills I3lc. in kegs
and an, cans l3lc. Wheat, red 81, sos white sl,I6-
Flour extra family SS@ss.25; family S7,25(o
SOU surerfne s6-f5@S7. Corn 81. Meal 81 ,O5.
oats owe. Stock Peas ST. Rye Sl,25. Feathers
t9c. Dried Peaches, peeled s@ Zoe, unpcced
Eggs 25c.
We hand you above quotations for our produce
market.
Yours, very truly,
j. A. ANsLEY 4 CO.,
Produce and Commission Merchant,
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Macon Market.

Macon Market.
MAcoS. Dec z.
bacon, hog round l3c clear sides lj0D 15lc; lib
bed ~ a. loo; hams. plain ljc; canvnsscd 15(a
l54G shoulders ] "a III c. Flour, supcrinc 81 "a
s. bbli family ss@sg = Dbl. Lard. in bbls.
ITO l5c; in cans 1j01 l5lc. Feathers l5mlsc.
Corn ~. Butter 1j@ Ice. Oats7O007jc. Cow
Peas $3.50
Trade continues dull. No Cotton selling. Our
Banks have not yet suspended.
Yours, truly,
BEARDEN 4 CO.,
HrOdVce anil Commission WercLoufs
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SPECIAL NOTICE.
Cheese.

CElI0RN 4 HORNSBY HAVE a FEW
- more of those very fine Cheese. Call and get
some before they they are all gone. Nov 90
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Roane County.

Ala Union meeting of the citizens Of
Roane county, held at Kingston, on Sat
urday the 9th day of November, 1860,
the following proceedings were had
On motion, SAMUEE l.. CHILDREss, Esq,
was called to the Chair, and w. Il. SrALEY
appointed Secretary. The Chairman then
explained the object of the meeting, and
spoke ably, periodically and feelingly in
favor of the Union.
The committee appointed at primary
meeting to prepare resolutions, through
their chairman, w. 5. Patton, reported
the following:
Whereas, for the second time in the
history of our country, secession is seen
lifting its fiery front-one, if not more, Of
gu: Southern States, is taking the initia-
tory steps towards severance from the
other States-the immediate cause of
which is the triumph of Northern sec
tional organization, and the consequent
election OF Abraham Lincoln to the Chief
Magistracy of these United States. And
whereas we can and do but view with
deep concern, alarm and disapprobation
the exhibition of so revolutionary spirit
among the people of our sister Southern
States;-believing, as we d. that the sys-
tenn of government under which we live,
and under which we have grown from a
weak and feeble people to be a proud and
mighty nation-under which we have
been SO munificently blessed by kind
Providence-a government good enough
for Washington, a Jefferson, a jackson,
and for all the good, the pure, the patriot
ic statesmen of former days-while it may
not be perfect, is still the best ever vouch-
safed by heaven to man;--and believing
further that in the Union and under the
! Constitution we have ample and sufficient
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GRANVILLE
FURNITURE FACTORY.

VNHE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS FOR SALE
Il either ut Wholesale or Retail, at the Grays.
vile Furniture Factory, Catoosa county, aeotria
large assortment Of Furniture, made of the
best materials and got up In tho latest styles and
hnisb, equal to any manufactured in any patt of
the United States, and he will sell as low as the
same article can be purchased in amy other mar
kct North or South. Parties wishing to ,pur-
chase good article of Southern Made Furniture
arc invited to call at the Factory and examine
our stock. They can be supplied with any arti-
cles mined below, lower than they can lay them
down from any other place
To tho trade we would say VIC arc prepared 20
furnish yon with the following articles of Gus
tom made" or "Knock. down Furniture on as
favorable terms as YOU can lay them down from
the North or West Give us a call
Cottage Bcdstcads from $3.50 to SO, 90 each
Trundc do % l,50 to $50 do
Cradle Cribs 200 to 400 do
Cottage Chairs--a supc-
rior article 1850 to 1900 duz.
Safes 800 to 10, 90 each
Breakfast Tables LIS to $50 do
Dining 4 fall leaf Tables LIS to $50 do
Extension Tables 1925 per foot
WardrObcs in Poplar % 600 to TO- 90 each
do In Mahogany 5000 to 1900 do
do in Rosewood " 5000 to 5000 do
Bhreaus---AiahognnS and
e. Misunderstanding 500 to 20, 90 do
Burcnus-- Rosewooddo 25,00 to 1900 do
Washstnnds--M arbleTop 1000 to 1900 do
do Walnut 20,00 to 1000 do
do Plain e 100 to $50 do
French Bcdstcads in Ma
hogany 1900 to 1900 do
II; III Dc st Bcdsteads~-in
Mthoga"v 5000 to 1900 do
IIigh.post Betstteds-in 80.
Walnut " 5000 to 1900 do
Rocking Chairs-M. hog
any and Walnut d" 600 to 1900 do
Easy Chnirs-Nlahogany
and Walnut " 1000 to 5000 do
Parlor Chairs-Mahoga-
Ey and Walnut " 5000 to 5000 do
Mahogany and
- Walnut 1900 to $500 do
Tcc-a- Tctcs-- Mahogany
and Walnut " 5000 to 1900 pair
Ottumans " 800 to 1000 do
Lounges 100 to 1900 each
Counting house Desks
Imitation Oak or
Walnut " 1000 to $500 do
Fine Desks Oak and Wal
nut " 1900 to 1890 do
Small Sccretarics-With
Table 1000 to 1900 do
Book Cascs-Walnut or
Mahogany q" 5000 to $500 do
Ladies Work Stands " 800 to 1000 do
Ladiss Dressing Tables
with glasses $50 to 600 do
The above articles all got up in the different
styles. Mattresses of al! kinds made to order
I. W. FLYNN.
agent.
JONI d. GRAY. Proprietor, Graysvillc, Ga.
Graysvc is on the Western and Atlantic Il. r.,
l6 miles from Chattanooga, and II miles from
Tunnel Hill.
Oct s. 1s60-Gm-62s
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Fire.
Hopk;nsriNe, Ny Nov. 30.-CArr G. w.
HAMMER, Nashville--As we have no tele-
graph in operation, wish you, as q mat
ter of news to get your operators to an
nounce the burning of the Second Ken
lucky Lunatic Asylum at this place.
No lives lost.
Burned about II o'clock, to day.
My object in asking the announce
ment is, that the friends of the unfortu-
nate inmates may get the news and come
after them.
Your attention will oblige yours truly,
JAr. $. PHELPS.
P. S.--Thc fire originated in the kitch-
en- huc-frst discovered on the roof.
seg" 1t is apprehended that the Min
ute Men and the Wide Awakes may come
into collision at Lincoln's Inauguration.
We have no such fear. A row at WASH
ington is n dangerous thing. The Plug
Uglies Of Baltimore tried it once. There
is Il detachment of those ugly customers,
the United States Marines, always on
hand-more provocative of peace than
sucking doves.
nsA. Why don't you mount u clean col
lor, Brown? mount one twice day."
"Yes," replied Brown. to the staggering
Jones, "but every ones mother isn't
washerwoman.
Brother BEEcmER.-We reckon there
are some good and pious preachers at New
York but we are afraid brother Beecber
of the Plymouth Church, is not one of
them.
Gas" Women who sue for breach of
promise may fail to get money; but they
generally receive heavy damages.
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S.03l 1851
@Votcs in this election with Davidson, Robert
son and Montgomery.
Voted in the Govcrnor's election with Bledsoc
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MEDICAL,

Tnylors Family Doctor Condor's Family Doe
tor and Home Book of Medicine. IIollocks Medi-
cal Works 20 different kinds,) Surgical Anatomy
(by X. W. Piper, NJ. d. Physicians Hand Book
of Practice, 1861, Dunglson's New Medical Die
tionary.
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A complete assortment of Bibles and Prayer
Books. Presbyterian Confession of Faith, DR..
Barnes Notes on the Gospels. Hayward's Book
of All Religions, Robersons Sermons, Hugh
Miller's Works. Religion of Geology (by Hitch
cock,) Durbin's Travels in the East, Neandcr's
ELIlrl.l, 4
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1856 1854 1854 1857 obs
76,073 6S,Oi2 G9,7lO Gj,0j3 lO,3S0
6S,0i2 6j,Oj3
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Gas" Women who sue for breach of
promise may fail to get money; but they
generally receive heavy damages.
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Pocket Diarys for 1851,

TUST RECEIVED A LARGE ASSORT-
- ment, of various styles and prices, and for
sale by Nov 80 GE0R. W. ROSS.
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HISTORY AND BIOGRAPHY

AbbOtts IIistOfIcs 20 diIcFcnt klnds,J Ma
caucy's England q vols.,) llumcs England &c
vols.,) Mman's Gibbons Rome % vols.,) Maury's
History of the United States, Lamartincs French
Revolution. Library If Natural History Ram scy's
Annals Of Tennessee: Lives of Washington, Jack
son. Franklin Lafayette, Marion, sam Houston,
Lee and Sumptcr, Daniel Boone, Dayy Crockett.
Kit Carson. Lewis Wctzel, Lives OF Signcrs,
Greene, Life and Writings of Lorenzo Dow,
Writings of Armcnius 6 vols.,) Lives and Speech
cs Of Henry Clay and Daniel Webster. Life of
Charles the Twelfth, Emperor Napoleon. Louis
Napoleon, The Bonaparc Family, Empress Jo-
scphine, Mary Queen Of Scots, L,vingstons Tray
wells in South Africa (thc only reliable cdtion,)
Life and Voyages of Americas, Dicks Works Tin
2, 8 and 10 yOls.)
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Notice.
SCHOOL LAND FOR SALE

Sept 10, ls6O-tf-625
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GEoF. w. ROSS,
AT THE
ATHENS BOOK STORE

Byron, Burns, Ben johnson, Cowper, Campbell
Crabbc, Colcridgc. Goldsmith, IIemaus, Hood
Landon, Moore, Milton. nglcllow. Montgomery
0ssian. Pope, Shakespeare, Scott, Tennison, Dean
Swift. Wordsworth, (of various styles and bind
ing.)
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Notwithstanding the short notice which
was given, and the severity of the wealth
err there was a very respectable number
of Our citizens from all parts of the coGn-
ty present; and the unanimity with which
the resolutions were adopted, and the at
tention given the Chm, Col. Byrd and
Mr.. Patterson, while they were speaking,
shows that the people of this county are
ardently attached to the Union and the
Constitution. s.
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LAW.
Wells Lawyer, Every Bodys Lawyer (by Frank
Crosby, of Philadclphia.)
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The lark may sing her sweetest song,
As, rising from the waving corn,
On soaring wings she skins along,
To eIcome in the rising morn;
Her sweetest song Is naught TO me,
Compared to homes sweet harmony.
Deep in the woods the nightingale,
vt midnight hour may tune her lay,
May pour upon the listening vale
Her Iovcliest streams Of melody;
Lovely her midnight lay may be,
But lovelicr homes sweet harmony.
Sweet are the sougsters OF the spring,
And of the summers sunny days,
And autumn feathered warbiers sing
Ia rapturoas strains their sweetest lays
Lovely the songs of bower and tree,
But Ioyclicr home sweet harmony.
But Q, what cheers the winter night,
When all around is darl; aud gloom,
When fcathcred songsters take their flight,
Or fill It gloomy little tomb!
'Tis at such hours as these that we
Prize most our home sweet harmony
0, when dark clouds above Us lower,
And Hfe's drcar winter DER US comes,
'Tis then We feel your magic power,
Ye songstcrs Of our hearts and homes;
For soon the lowering clouds do fee,
From out dear homes sweet harmony.
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RsEG8o&D &GsgE3CEE.
C0TNgE OEEECERs.

'at,sr ef tie C,urfs.-Pre5ideHt, Hon. Geo.
.'E'- Huntingdon Associates, GcorgeM.
--..eg, Richard Jones. J-.
55Ho.qrg.-Joscph Tponald.
@.j.'.r aud Rerordgr-Nichacl Hassor.
D5'y Register and Rscordsr.-John Scan
Ia
I..7t.--Hobert P Linton.
p.'a'4 SdcrT.-WIliiam Linton.
C@T.e' IH5rlay.-2hiljp ). Noon.
,"t''y Cymasjs7iousrs.-Joh ohm Bearer, Abel
''.Tl, David T. storm.
l..'t % Rmissioaers.-Gcorge c. K. Zahm.
.'''31 IL Cacu .ssi9ucrs-John 5. Khey-
L,si1.-s-.-J0An \. Blair.
d. 'o'r House Directors. - David o O'Harro,
'-le! u Cure, Jacob Horner
,''' House Treaslycr.-George c. K. Zahln.
,,,'' House S,e'gard-James J. kaylor.
%|,1a'5f DDr4issr-Th hoinus Mcconnell.
-... .t... '9r'.-Heury Hawk, John +. StuIl T.
C.-a'y Surrsyor-E. A vickroy.
s'T'aer.--JaIuos ). Todd.
A.s-ire.
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EBENSBURG PA, THURSDAY, SEPTFNBER r.
Homes REarRsa GRy.

PoETER Y.
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GG> >Uncle," said young man. vbo
thought that his guardian supplied him
rather seldom with pocket money, yet
felt little hesitation in beginning an
assault on his relatives generosity.
is the Queens head still on The shil-
ling piece ?''
"Of course it IS. you stupid had Why
DO YOU ask that !''
"Becausc it is now such a length of
time since ( saw one"
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ADVENTURE OF AL ORPHAN BOY.
A Tale Of Love and Politics.

Towards the last Of thcsummcrof Of 1910,
lad Of prepossessinS appearance entered
the beautiful town Of C., situated at
the foot Of Seneca Lake, near the centre
Of that State He had travelled from the
Western part of Ohio where his father, d
widowcr, had died from one of those ma
lignant levers so common in newly settled
countries, while overseeing the cuitiva-
ton Of a large tract Of land, in order to
regain a fortune lost during the disastrous
spcculations Of 1886.
Being an onlvson, aud left among stran-
GERS, after the death OF his father, George
Wentworth resolved 70 leave Ohio, and
remove to the State Of New York, for the
purpose Of trying his fortune in any man
ner that chance might offer. lie mad
passed through the several towns and vii
Iagcs on his route, without meeting any
thing t. attract his attention, till reaching
C. This fine town, with its lovely lake
and pleasant scenery, struck his fancy, so
lie determined to obtain employment il
possible, and make its his future home.
While walking along the principle street
of the SHADY avenue, overlooking the lake
and en- which were located several fine
churches aud other public buildings-he
saw I large crowd Of people assembled
around uewlr erected liberty pole, il
front of oLc OF ,Ae principal hotels. On
approaching the spo, he found tha5 II was
d political meeting held for the purpose
Of raising the pole and making party
spccches.
Our hero forced his way into the crowd
just as they were raising the ''StaI5 and
Stripe" with the names OF their tayorlte
candidates 10 the top OF the flagstaff
The fac had scarcely reached haf way.
the enthusiasm being at It's height, when
the cord twisted and caught in the little
wheel at the top. They pulled and tried
every way, JuJ were unable 10 ralse Or
lower the fac single inch The excite
ment ceased, and all eyes Were raised to
the half masted flag. 4 portion Of the
o7position party, were grouped little
in the rear Of the main body began to jeer
and Joke about the apparently bad omen,
to the evident discontinue Of their oppo-
nents.
At length Judge S., editor and pub
fisher of the G. journal, then candi-
date for Congress, offered fifty dollars TO
onv person who would climb the staff and
draw the cord through the wheel. III
most silence rcfgned for several minutes,
mt no one advanced to make the daring
trial.
.Will nobody volunteer ?" shouted the
Judge, strongly excited, as peal OF laugh
ter went up from the ranks OF the opposl-
ton.
The chuckle had scarcely died away,
however, before George with his cap and
his shoes off, stepped before the Judge,
and with confident look exclaimed,
ayes, sir, I'll climb it -
| "You, my lad are you strong enough
"Oh, yes, sir; [ am used to climbing.
Then 90 ahead, my little Spartan
said the Judge, at the same time giving
him an encouraging pat on the shout
/ der.
Steadily, hand over hand, his feet clutch
mo the pole in manner that proved him
to be an expert climber, George mace
his way to the very top of the staff, which
was 50 slender that II swayed two and tro
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EREXSBUnG ssos. OFFICERS.

g.-,t's' et the Psaoe.-David H. Roberts,
-'o,'sop Ejnkcad.
%T"ye'5--Audrew Lewis
p...'A C5HHcl.-Wnliam Kittell, William X.
ST. Charles Owens, J. c. Noon, Edward
D'' to CouncH-T. ,. Litziuger.
n. r".o.ga Treasurer.-George Gurley.
S.-gt A1stsr.-WiIliam Davis.
D,-:" Drectory.-Edward Glass, William
!Ps' Reese S. Lloyd. John j. Lloyd, Morris
Tr.,aHs, Thomas j. Davis.
c-4'4rer Of School Board-Evan Morgan.
,q'te.-George Gurley.
CoHsctor.-Geerge Gurley.
Richard T. Davis.
r'-Ss Of EitctjoE-IEaac Evans.
'.''6"' E0N- : Ph.v Jolr Fans.
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granted, he retired to his room, and threw
! himself on his bed in paroxysm OF grief
Could TIE Judge have guessed what he
himself had scarcely dared to hopc2 What
right had he to his benctactor's daughter
| and fortune! None. He would smother
his feelings, and earn an honorable living
by his own cEertions.
Various were the rumors set afoat by
! the scandal mongcrs Of c., Us to the
cause OF young Nentworths leaving his
patron's mansion, but their inuuendocs
were unheedcd. George now devoted
himself wholly to business and study. His
brow wore Il more thoughtful expression
and his check grew shade paler. The
/ Judge acted towards him in a strai ghtfor-
ward, frank manner, Yet never addressed
/ him III the kind, tatherly tones as had been
! his wont before the incident that occurred
on the lake If he chanccd to meet Ida
in his walks, q friendly glance and Il nod
were all that passed; still he fclt that his
looks betrayed him, for the warm blood
rushed from his loving heart and tinted
| his cheeks with the tell tale blush, and
he cherished the pleasing thought that her
look was beaming with love and hope
y little more than year had passed
/ from the time George had left the home
Of those he loved. 1t was the eve Of an
/ other election, excitement ran high, and
Judge s. was again Il candidate for Con
gress. For several weeks a series OF arti-
cIcs had appeared in the Judges paper
! They were addressed to all classes, farmers,
mechanics and laborers. The original and
! vigorous style, clear and convincing argu-
ments, deep ana profound reasoning of
these articles invariably carried conviction
10 the parties towhom they Wee addressed
All the newspapers Of the party in that
Congressional district copied them, and
curiosity was on tip toe to discover the
| author, rs they were simply signed by two
little '-stars." The election passed of, and
Judge 5 was elected by large majority
Late one night, while Ida and her faith
CIR were returning from a party given in
honor Of his election, they observed a
light in the printing office. As the cstab-
llshment was usually closed at twilight, it
appeared strange that it should be lit up
at that hour. SO the Judge determined to
learn the cause. Requesting his daughter
to accompany him, they assembled the stairs
and entered the Office quickly. \ sight
met their gaze which caused the heart Of
one Of them to beat violently. Al desk,
a short distance from the door, sat George
fast asleep with his head resting upon his
arm. As the Judge stepped forward to
awake the sleeper, he observed several pO-
liticIl essays lying open on the desk, and
a freshly written article with the nlysterI-
Gus stars" attached. The truth flashed
upon him in a nomont-he was indebted
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M, The most agreeable Of all compau-
ions IS frank, simple man, without any
pretentions to an oppressive greatness; one
who loves life, and understands the use of
it; obliging, alike at all hours; above all,
of a golden temper, and steadfast as an
anchor. For such one we gladly exchange
the greatest genius, the most brilliant wit
or the profoundest thinker
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"For thy sake, tobacco, I
Would 90 auEthInE but die


IN earlier rhymester, who loved Snuff.
and Tobacco, with equal ardor, has assured
the world, in quatrain, which aas all the
hearty relish oi Bishop stiles famous song
in praise Of good ale that
lie needs no napkin for his hands,
His fingers ends to wipe;
Who mas his kitchen in . box,
His roaSt-meat in pipe,
William Lilly, the once famous astr0lo-
ger, whose fame for casting natiyities and
foretellimg future events caused him to be
cons uiteG on ahaIrs OF State by Charles
l. ami the Chiefs Of the Puritan party
has told us-in his amusing auto-biogra-
phy-of an English vicar, whose devotion
to smoking was such that when he had no
tobacco, he would cut the bell-ropcs in
the Parish Church and smoke the pieces
as Il substitute for the weed. Two centU-
rics later We find Lord Byron apostroPhi-
sing in polished but vigorous verso
Sublime Tobacco! which. from East 20 West,
Cheer the Tar'o olabors and the TUEkmaa's rest.
Divine in hookahs, glorious in 3 pipe
When tipped with amber, mellow, rich and
ripe"
Another English poet declares that 4
Hollander's bcau-idcal OF retired leisure"
is
.eTo sit and smoke between two rows Of lines.
Along the wall OF 5, rae neat old Dutch town
In noontide heat, and hear the jingling chimes
From Stadt-housc stccple."
But why need we multiply instances
Who does not know that the habit of
using tobacco is common to all quarters OF
the globe, and that the amount annually
consumed must necessarily be enormous ?
Four thousand four hundred and eighty
million pounds weight, says the Dean OF
Carlisle in q recent lecture, is the estima-
ted yearly consumption for all parts OF the
world which, 81 an average price OF nine