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FUTURE DAYS.

By J. G. MCGUIRE L. CO., Auctioneers.
TWO VERY VALUABLE BUILDING Lor.
u = on ST, OPPOSITE ERaskLIs souAhs AT
NOON, September 18th, at O'Clock, on the prem :
fses. we shsli Offer at public auction Lots Nos. IL
and 10 square No. 949, fronting 8 feet each ON
north ct between 18th and ltth eta. west, running
back l47 feet TO 50 feet alley.
These Isots front directly on Franklin SQUARE
are located In dellghtu part Of the city for pm
vate residence, and offer great Inducements 10 per
sons IN want Of a hrst-clast building site.
Terms One third cash; the residue in 4, and Il
months, with interest, secured by deed of trust
on tee premlses.
Sc d JC MoGIJIRE CO A.,,.
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THIS AFTERNOON 8 To- MORRoW
By WALL q BARNARD, Auctioneer..
n

ARGE AND ATTRACTIVE SALE Op
COSTLY WARK, RICHLY cur BOHEMIAN FrkSc1
AND AMERICAN GLASS WARt, FINE PLATED W ARR
sNsLisH AND AhkEIcsN CuTLrRr, &c. FRKNcH
Bgtk sTAruETrs. &c, &c.-On THURSDAY
next, september 18TH at 10 o'oock, and continuing
each DAY until further notice. shall sell AT The
store OF c. e Green, ava Pa. avenue. between Iith
and lxth streets, . large and varied assortment Of
the above ware, suoh
Vases Card Receivers. Cologne Bottles,
class ware of al kinds,
Table Casters, Wine Casters,
spoons, Forks, Dinner Sets, Cutlery, &c.
With many other Jods not here emu mersted
The above sale will be found worthy the attain
tlon OF the public. the goods all new sty "a Of
the best qua ity. Ample arrangements made for
the comfort Of the ladies. w
Terms: $50 and under cash; over Sy credit of
90 and 81 days, for satisfactorily endorsed notes,
sslod WALL q BARNARD, Auot
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NAVAL IxTkLLrGENcE.-The United States
steamer Water Witch, Lieut.. Commanding Sar-
tori, was OF Tara, south coast Of Cuba, on the
Both ult.
The United states soop-of-war st. Louis, Com
mander Poor, was at Curacao on the 2lst Of Au.
gust last, from La Guayra. Expected to sail in a
few days for Rio Hacha, with Mr.. DANES, the
American consul for that port, who had been
compelled to y to Curacao for safety, having been
subjected to indignities bv party belonging to
the revolutionary forces Of New Granada.
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TIE wBArHKR.-The following report Of the
weather for the morning is made from the Amer.
lean Consolidated Telegraph Line to the smith
sonian Institution. The time Of observation ia
about z O'Clock.
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Sc u q &c. Mo6UIRE q CO., A.cts.
BY BARNARD 4 BUcK6Y; Auotioneers

u Pgsiic A5cTios1on fs HifDiTgh kffEEk'
MOON: Ist, at hail past O'Clock, we will seli. IN
81 ed lot spr1n. sis,, ,nst oesssoe reslaesce
boundary of Georgetown, d. G., and containing
about thirty acres OF land, improved by gocd
House, DC. The situation Ia beeutfal, high and
healthy, and s vatered BY several sprInss Of pure
Terms: One-third cash; balance IN one, two,
and three years, bearing interest, secured By deed
of trust.
sell-d BARNARD & BUCKLEY, Aucts.
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18TH arrivals at the hotels in Saratoga du-
ring the past season numbered 2562i. or 5000
more than In the year 1859. The three principal
houses each had not far from 600 guests.
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12S NEW FALL GOODS, AO<

lou AN
PAPER-HANGINGS WINDOW SHADES
PICTURE CORD AND TASSELS, dc.
The Subscriber would call the attention of his
friends and the public to his fall stock of PAPER
HANGlNGS, WINDOW SHADES, PICTURE
CORD AND TASSELS, &C., embracing a choice
ann varied assortment of Gold and Velvet G old
satin and low priced Goods, with choice variety
OF warranted Gold Band Window Shades, Picture
Cord ana lassel 8. Allowing old stock to accu-
nula'e and purchasing for cash, persons recurring
the above goods will find 1t to their advantage to
give me a ca J.. Punctuality in filling orders and
satisfaction guaranteed in wor K manshp or no paw
required Orders for Paperhangings or Window
shades faithfully executed IN city or couutry
Please give me q cali: Don't forget the number.
}. MARKRITER, No. 4S6 Seventh st,
Sc l5-eo2w' Sdoors above Odd Fellows Hall.
> DiRECT nFRO. THE FACTORIES
Sing.e barrel do. twist and common
SHOT BEL rs and POUCHES,
GAME BAGS,
DRAM FLASkS,
BALDWIN WADS,
Elley's and COx's CAPS,
POWDER and SHOT.
GUN LOCKS. GUN WORMS, wAD CUT
TIERS, NIPPLES and NIPPLE WRENCH
rs, CLEANSING RODS, &c, &c.
For sale by JOS. L.. SAVAGE,
Sign of Gilt saw,
Sc l5-6t tStates) Pa sv., bet. 10th and 18th sis.
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ADJUSTMENTS,

CONCERTS AT MADEs, Lforrne,Iy SehaT,)
~ ksS11etery rSrn.r Pa, orenns and Third street,
on SATURDAY EVENlNo-Thsse rx cellent and
much favored THO Concerts will take d ace aver
SATURDAY EVENING bereaftsr. The best
Lager Beer IN - wn and other good hings Will be
served up. The pubic Is respectfully invited
IT CHARLES MADES
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ARMY Northumberland Lieut.. J. Dcshler
10th infantry, has been detailed for duty at the
Military Academy On the arrival Of Lieut.
Deshler at West Point, Second Lieutenant A. L.
Webb, I'd artillery, will be relieved from further
service at that station, and Is TO report for order.
to the ral-in-chief.
Surgeon James Simons, Medical Department
has been assigned to duty at Fort Moultrie, and
will report In person to the commander of tina,
station on or before the LIST Of December next
Surgeon r. s. Satterlee has been relieved from
service In the Medical Board appointed by spe-
cial order No. l3i, July S, 1860, from the War
Department, and Surgeon w. 8. l.. Jarvis has
been detailed as member Of the Board in his
stead
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By A. GREEN, Auononssr.

HANDSOME FURNITURE AND HOUSE
WEDN EsDAY MoRNiNG, TIE is,S inst A. 10 !"
O'Clock, shall sell ~ the late re.idence Of Hon.
Jerse, avenue north, IN excellent assortment Of
Handsome Ro,ewood case Piano, made by Chick
. ering Sons, Boston. octavcs,
Rosewood stool and hne Cover.
Handsome suite of satin damssk covered Sofas.
Arm Easy, and Psrior Ch,irs.
Elegant Walnut EteEere. and Tables,
Damaek Mante Board, Vases, l.abre,
Two sets ofvery line Damask Curtains and Cor
nice.
Handsome Psrlor Chandelier,
Drop, Light. ana other Gas Burners.
Handsome Velvet, Brussels, Three-ply, Ingram.
Nenetlan, and other Carpets,
Eietant MAHOGANY Marble top Sideboard,
Eisssnt OAR W ming ,dssk and Tables,
Msrdrohe, Marble top Bureau. Wash sInk,
Bedstead and Towel rack, made expressly 70
Very fne oufled hair. Cotton Top. and Hu.k Mat
tresses,
Feather Boosters and French Pillows,
Gas Heater, Air. Tight, and other Stoves,
Walnut Dressing Bureaus,
Wathstand and Jenny Lind b sdsteads.
SOLID Oak Dining came seat and Arm Chain,
Iron bedstead and stsintd Wsshstands,
EIossut Y ainut and stained wsrdrobes,
elegant Russian Coffee Set lccPper,l
French China and Granite Toilet Sets,
Ghina, Glass, and Crockery ware,
Floor Oilcloth, Mating. and Rugs,
Goot stove and Fixtures,
Iofether with general assortment OF Kitchen
Terms: sS and under cash; over ssc a credit
selsd "A. GREEN. Apct.
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III Hon. John J. Crittenden, Of Kentucky. I,
announced to make Bell and Everett speech IN
Nashville on the 18th instant.
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PAYNAsrKR AProISrsp.-James N ca;rnen.s,
q clerk In the General Land Once. ha, been an
pointed psymastef In the United ststes Nav.
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EXCURSIONS, PIC MICS, &c.
no! FOR ARLINGTON.
GREATEST PICNIC OF THE SEASON.
ton announce to Il Q public
ID " oil
% 15-1aw3wS

ton announce to tie public
GRAND PRIZE PICNIC
For the Benefit of the Poor,
OK THURSDAY, SRPrKMBxR 30.
Two or three thousand Prizes to be distrIhtsd,
Each lady and gentleman are to re <Gn
celve q prize when they enter thel
gate. The prizes are to consist of 8SIaA
Gold watches, Tea Sets and Jewelry OF every de-
A GRAND DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS AT
NIGHT!
for the occasion.
The Prizes viii be exhibited in one of the largest
Iewelry Establishments IN the city next Monday
mere Will be a large box upon the z ound from
winch each visitor will draw an eny, lope as thew
ontsr containing tho number OF the prize and viii
RECEIVE the prize on the card in the envelope
The stages will leave hourly commencing at
CROCK q. IN. The Geo. w. Riggs will leave the
wharf, foot OF High street, and run hourly
Cards OF admlssion for gentlemen So cegts; ladie,
By order OF
ssI5+t COM OF ARRANGEMENTS
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NAVAL ohpER RRvoKKp.-The order directing
rasseu Assistant Surgeon John Ward to repair tc
.ne Richmond has been revoked, and Passed
Assistant surgeon James soddards ordered in hi.
place.
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By THE rREsl s.; c. Or THE UNITED

in pursuance of law. I. JANIS BUCHANAN, Pres
Declare and make known that public Sales will he
held at the unconventional land offices, IN the
State Of tRxassAs, at the periods here naiter des-
Atthe land Office q. LITTLE Rocx, oommencirr
" me me ,.sh dsy ct December next for the
situated within the following townships.V
Sosfh Of fas base Inns asd Of The fl Principal
Township. IS and is' 81 rapr.4
townships ID and Is, of range S.
Attic land office a. FAYkrrsvILLs, commencing
on Thursday. the aoth day Of december next, for
fcrtd situated within the following toWnshir. y;n
North Of the base lane and treSt of The 6fh prneipa,
Township 10. of range s: 30.
Township IL, of Tange2l.
At the land office at CLARKksyJLLI oommeno,nr
on Monday, the I'm day of Decembet next, for the
| situated within the following townships, viz:
NORTH Of the base lane and ietst Of the fIh principal
Fractional townships and 2. of range IS.
At the Land Office at WASHING rox. commands.
on Wednesday. the 18th day of D.oembeJ neTt foyy
situated within the following toSnsHips. VIZ:
South Of the base line aud ices, Of the fth
The fractions south Of lR. old bound,r, lin. q,
township 20, OF ranges q, %. g. "a, Is, and S.
At the Land Once at CHAMrAsxoLK. oommen-
cling on Monday the 18th DAY of December next. for
situated within the foowpS tsSnsHips snS ns1ta
| Of townships, viz:
South Of hs base tine and tre Of tbs ffh PRINCIPAL
| msridtda.
| Township 19, ofrange6 s,
| Township ~, of ranger.
| Township - of ranges.
| Township IS, of range 2.
| Township -, Of range Is.
The parts south Of the Old boundary line of town
| ship 20, OF ranges 10 and 20.
Lands appropriated by law for the use of schools
| military and other purposes, together with the
| swamp and eyerflowed," will be excluded from
| The offering of the above lands will commence
| on the days appointed, and will proosed IN the or
der IN whIch they are sdvertIsed until the whole
shall have been offered and the sales closed; but no
sales shall be kept open longer than two weeks and
no private entry OF any the lands will be admitted
| until AFTER the expiration OF the two weeks
Given under my hand at the city of Wa hingt ton
this ith dav OF September. ammo Dompi one thou
| JAMES BUCHANAN.
| JOS. 8. WILSON.
! Commissioners Of the General Land Once.
NOTICE TO PRE-EMPTION CLAIMANTS.
Every person entitled to the right of pre- -emption
to any of the lands within the and ps of
townships above mention ted required to egtab-
ish the same to the satss ctOn of the ant
receiver OF the proper Land Office, and rake pay
this notice, and before the day appointed fur the
commencement Of the public sale Of the lands en-
6TaS, IN the trsct claimed Other wise, such clam
Commissioner of the zen General Land Ofsc.,
| NoTE.-Under the regulations Of the department,
| as heretofore and now existing, payment can be
made Tor advertising proelamatlOns except to such
publishers as are Specially anthortred to publish By
| the Commissioner Of the General Land Ofioe.
| Sc l5--w ISws
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lNrELLiGENcR FROM COMMISSIONER GREEN
WOOD. Intelligence has been received at th,
Indian Bureau from Commissioner Greenwood
announcing his safe arrival at Fort Benson on
tie 10th instant.
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PrsLic LANDS IN AlKANsAs.-The Prcsiden
has issued q proclamation for the sale Of 23l ,0O
acres OF land In the State Of Arkansas, which
nave not heretofore been offered at public sale
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FROM THE wRsr

FROM THE WRIST.
Cleveland, O....."...... clear, go, wind 9
Barometer at the Smithsonian at Ia m. fcor.
rected for tenperature,) 81, 3i9; at noon &c, 33f
Thermometer at a. m >, 55o; at noon II 20
Maximum during as hours ending 9 a. m. 10.
day, 10; minimum 51xo
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Y: 9. Marshal for the District Of colambia.

TRUST sALE-By vIrtee of q deed of trust
from James sk,dmoTe 10 the underlined da-
ted August 9Th, la59. And recorded among the and
records OF WashIncton county, District OF Colum-
ba there VIII be pubic sAle, at the foot Of klev-
snth street, on MONDAY, September IL n, 1850, Of
~ o.9 ,. X. ,a2 Oh me FOLLOWING RropertyT
One Seine about one hundred and hfty fathoms long
and about twenty feet deep.
And ten cOils Of SEINE Rope. Terms cash
ses-d d. l.. SM0OT. Trustee.v
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MAReHAL'S SALE.-In virtue of q writ of
W heri fecIss issued from the Clerks Once OF
the Circuit Court Of the District Of Columbia for
yill exPose 10 pubic sse for cash. in font Of the
Court House dcor Of said county on MONDAY,
defendants right, title, claim and Interest in And
70 Lot No. 6. in Square al, in the city OF Wash
lngton, ID. q, together with ali and Eingdar the
improvements thereon. seized and levied upon as
the property Of William IBlanchard, and viii be
sold TO satisfT judicials No. 81, 20 January term
w Seldom
U.s.. Msrshal for the District of Columb,a.
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:: u; 4; !; ; s.: :;!; ~
adopted. six years ago, Of selling

ia IL anu BOOTS at greetly re
duced prices for cash is in successful
operation Jast recs vee full supply OF the latest
New York STYLES of DRESS HhIS- The very
finest Hat $3.50; q frst-rate Hat IS; and yery
good fashio able Hat 50 So All the latest sty les
of soft HATS and CAPS, at the very lowest prices
am constantly supplied with a very large stock of
those fine DR. ESS BOOTS ~ S375-whioh have
been selling for many years-as veil as the very
best quail tv of Pate mt leather CATERS at s3 So
Fine French Calfskin Caters from So to a. So
Terms cash; no extra charge in order to offset
bad debts ANTHONY, Agent for the Manufac-
turers, Seventh street, second hat stOre from the
corner. opposite Avenue House. No. $40.
3ul
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CHICKERING & sons SUPERB PIANOS
highest prices paid for old Pianos In partv =
payment for new. Pianos for rent. "Evl
JOHNF. ELLIS
sslo sos Paw Bot, sth and losS -.
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FOR sALE-A SLAVE WOMAN, 81 years of
l. age, who Is q uporicr cook and entirely honest
Also, ROY, 10 years old, who has been raised m
the dining room: Also, finely broken family
HsQRSE and light CARRIAGE. Address Box
SEQ. Sc 1857
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-AHAMMACK'S RESTAURANT.
MHkY No. 202 Wliards' Hotel Block. AS$

- sign OF Gilt saw,
sc l5-6t tStates) Pa av., bet. 10th and 18th ss
The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1860-08-25
EO-WorrO w.

Did wo but know whut lies beyond
This yuricd, shudowy path we tread,
How often would our souls dcspond,
our eyes the tears of sorrow shodl
But God, who knows what's best TO do,
VIII" s"o'5 Va from his stnrry throne,
IIns wisely hidden from our view,
That which had best remain unknown.
We walk to-day in conscious pride,
Aud hang the flag of hope on high;
But, all tomorrow, by your sido;.@
Some friend may lay him down and die
Some carly flower that won Ol,r praise,
Some altar where we laid our trust;
Some slower ere dies the evening IAys,
May trampled be and laid in dust,
Youth dreams Of many glorious things,
: AS on he hies in pleasure track;
Each day some newborn promise brings,
Ho turns no eye of sorrow back;
The .Howery fields are all before,
His eyes ON some bright star are set;
Life is TO him sunny shore,
Hen learn it has its shadows yet
Tomorrow In. its secret shade,
little know Whafis for me;
] may bcwith any fathers laid,
Or wrccke9 sn Sa-e .uisfortunc'a sea.
Bot far beyond hf9' Sboundary lies
The everlasting army bright;
Aud he alone; wlio takes or gfyca.
Can guide my wandering feet arirht
The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1860-08-25
A country schoolmaster ono day an

A country schoolmaster ono day an
nounccd to his pupils that tho oxamina
ton would soon take place.
'If you arc examined in geography"
said no, ''you will surely bo asked of
what shape tho world is; and if you
should not romomber, just look at me,
and | will show you my snuff-box to re
mind you it is round"
, unfortunately, tho schoolnlaster had
two snuil-boXcs--a round one which he
carried on Sunday, and square ono
that ho carried during tho week. The
fatal day having arrived, tho class in
geography was duly called out, and the
question asked;
WHATS the shape of tho carth ?"
Tho first boy, appalled, by tho appor-
nnco of the examining committee, felt
embarrassed, and glanced ut the nastor,
who ut onco pointed to his snun-box-
"Sir+,2&Jboldly answered the boy, ''it
is round on Sunday, and square al the
rcst of the wCck"
The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1860-08-25

G,IS' Tho wny--nnd tho only way, TO
stop this political preaching, is to stop
tho minister's salary. Give UP your
pow--withdraw your support from the
Black Rupublican pnrson who converts
bis pulpit into political rostrum. If he
proacbes abolitionism instead of tho
Gospel lot tho nntisIavcry society sup
port him. Rcmmcmbcr, TINT feeding
our enemies in timo of war, is treason !
The good book commands us to mark
those who cause divisions and offences,
nnd-nvoid thom. Let tho Injunction
bc obcyod.
The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1860-08-25

bis expense, Negro did SO, and shortly
left.
Landlord said to tho strangor-7-
''Are you acquainted with the MIG
ger -
"No mover saw him before; but why
do you ask ?'
supposed So from your convcrsine
with him, and asking him to drink.
"Oh," said the stranger, Il was OK
perimonting, The fact is, was dry
too, and thought if your liquor didn't
kill tho negro i'll fifteon minutes, / would
venture to take II drink myself"
Landlords curiosity was fully salts
fed
The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1860-08-25

CE}'Thosccrot Of keeping II friend is val
uablc and must be observed with care
Making acquaintance is easy enough
nny rogue or fool can do that; tho diff
Guilty lies in Keeping them, md convort-
ng them into friends. Tho bost meth
od know Of is TO preserve yonr indo-
pcndcnco. The plcusuro Of COMFORTING
II fny"r is greater to properly constitut-
cd minds thuu that Of receiving one
but is delightful, and guarantee of
continued anity, if tho Kindness ono
receives can promptly be reciprocatod.
Secondly, do not press your company
too much ON tho new acquaintance.
Mako yourself agreeable to him. let
him seek your society, ind when
you arc with him, avoid ali topics on
wliclr difference of opinion is likely
10 arise.
The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1860-08-25

people, and from thence out to--nothingc
Millions Of sensible people devoted not to
Bucchus alone, but to a worse god-To-
bacco's. Awful, isn't Suppose all of
this grand army of smokers should give a
simultaneous whif in Broadway, wouldn't
we have q slight specimen OF Il London
fog, or of the appearance of the atmos-
phere Immediately surrounding a battle
field after the discharge of score of
twenty-four FOUNDERS. Imagine the
stumps cast away by thistegiou of ofpufers,
all gathered together in one heap for the
consideration Of Delevan, or the tobac-
conists VITO are engaged in manufacturing
snuff. The Great Eastern wouldn't be Il
circumstance to that pile, and even Mount
Blanc's magnitude would suffer in COM
parison. Surely the query of "what be-
comes of the pins ?" should read "what
becomes of the stumps ?'' Let the ashes
from the segars consumed in that city be
collected in one vast heap, then carried in
carts to Central Park, and distributed
evenly over its surface. The result
wouldn't be very comfortable to the prom
enadcrs, we take it.
The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1860-08-25

Ad0ice 10 AU-Novor tip your beaver
to fine lady, and pass poor woman
without seeming to sec her.
Never pass an aged man or woman
without making areverential obeisance,
unless your house is on fire.
NeFor break your neck to bow at all
to Il " sweet sixteen with n flouncod
dress who is ashamed of her mother; or
to Il strutting collegiate who is mortified
at her grandmother bad grnmmcr.
Never keep a boy to blacken your
boots and attend to your saddle, whilo
you frighton your wife out of tho idea
Of keeping a nurse for the twins, by
constantly talking of ''hard times
Never keep n cigar in your mouth
while talking to lady, nor smoke in Il
carriage or room where lady is sitting.
Never remind other people of thcir
personal deformity, nor oftheirrelativCs
'who have disgraced them.
NeVer leave letter unanswered, and
use the stamp which was enclosed to
you to reply with on u tcttcr to your
sweet heart.
Never ride in fino corringo and
keep a score of servants, whilst your
widowed sister trudgcs on foot and tolls
for her daily broad,
Never whistle III Il printing Office for
fear that tho devil may attempt to cor
rect or impose upon you.
The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1860-08-25
NARIsH OF JEFFERSON, LA, SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 1860

little bird sang over her head, and all
the church bells around began to ring
the matin chimes. All seemed holy
around her; her heart seemed to havo
drunk in faith and holiness; she
acknowledged the might and the mercy
ofsod; she remembered her duties
felt q longing to regain her homo.
hurried thither, and, leaning over
.heT I'LL sleeping husband, she awollo
hi6 with the touch of her warm lips
.ox cheek. Her words were those of
and consolation, and, in q tone of
esig gnation, she exclaimed, Gods
will ~ the best!'
Ter husband and her daughters were
96a6shed at the change i'll her, and
lEsband asked her, Where did you
uddenly acquire this strength-this
sSds resignation .
y And she smiled on him and her daugh-
ters as she replied, 4 derived it from
Sod, by the grave Of my child
The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1860-08-25

n safe Coud;ioa.-An American
sloop-ofwar had put into m English
port, aud the Lieutenant went ashore
to rccOnnoitro. In the course Of lni3
travels, ne encountered tavern, whcrc
Il number of British officers werc Gu.
rousinG. They at once recognized the
Lieutenant's nationality by his dress,
resolved TO amusc themselves by bully
ing him.
q Wcll, comrndc," says one, "you
bclong to tho United Statos, / sec"
.s-Kight," was the auswcr.
"Now whnt would you do TO n man
who should say thnt your navy did NOT
contain an otlicor fit for n gun boat i''
continued the Englshnun.
Il would blow his brains out -
replied the Lieutenant with great cool
moss.
There was silence among her Ma
icsty's servants for a moment; bat f.
nally one of them, more muddlcd than
the rcst, managed to stammcr out.
"W-wcll Yankee, | say it !"
The American walked TO his side,
and replied calmly.
It's lucky for you, shipmatc, that
you have no brains to blow out -
Struck by the dignity of the answer,
the offender at onco apologizcd, and our
hero was invited to Jon the mess.