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80 (Sost Sil,OO1l. -.
ELEGANT AND COSTLY WORKS OF ART, RICH
PAINTINGs, SUPERB PTANOFORrE, ELE
CAN'T PARLOR SUIT, SUPERB -
CHAMBER AND DINING FuRNlTuRR, &c. &C.
This Wednesday Afternoon at O'clock the residence
1R1 Twentv first street. between Seventh uhh
avenues comprising the entire Parior Sleeping
Rooms DINING IONS and Hall Furnitre OF the house al
n perfeo. order and bets Ia without reserve Tvs
maapincent solid parlr suits brocacl made
order SeO Turkish Lounges and Chairs eera
Recepton Chairs In satin npe Carpea
wood Eagere and Egyptian top Centre and Fancy
HAbes Curtains Shades egsn Parior Ornaments
vsses Bronses Ac rosewood Bedseads, Bureaus Bronze
Clocks Hair Spring Mattresses BEDS and Re ding Din
NC Fniture rich China, Cut Glass silver ware Cutlery,
Hall Furniture Sofa Beds &C sale positive ain or hne
Catalogues az house n. r. WEsfC0TT. Auctioneer.
"A -'' BOOTS AND SHOES
WIN. NJ HOLLIEgSHBAD, AuCTlONEEK
SPRING TRADE SALB Of
ONE THOUSAND CASES BOOTS AND SHOBS
AT AUCTION.
On wednesday, March l6. ~ l0H o'clock.
BY j. r. W1fTEHOUdB.
Sslesroom 3apCortlandt street. .8
Catalogues ready on Tuesday.
uCrIoNi AUCrIoNl AUCTION
"a All kinds Of
uOuaFHOID FuRNrTURE
Ar LBss PRrCKa THAN
,be extensive Wholesale ADD retail furniture warerooms
4 PoRTIHaT0H BROS. eA uudsen ssreea
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AsTROIOGY. a

A B. MAURICE REAL SCIENTIFIC AsrRoLo;
n. gerAerology 10 the practical part Of the science oi
Mtronopy and as the theory OF navigation would pc of
little service 70 without the experience derived from
uaversng the oceans bounds. 90 astronomy Is of lnte
with practical value developed 10
astral love. And the hand OF fate has marked out
path Of each indiyduA, viii Pro Maurice With seSss
secrets that no living mortal ever knew before on
meanderngs covering the whole Geld Of ~ ma M %
In regard % travelling By land pro'pouon nsppns pps
misfortune gain loss health wealth, fnenos
love, courtship; tells whether are married OF sInse
tells the very day viii msrry ne WI nsser,s @ s ,vu
intended husband wife, aud viii show vpIe
senting the complexion Of the one you WI ~
In causf1a speedy marriages will bring ssccee OUT o
The NEST hopeless All vho consult ms sn Tso
iinG win have GOOD LUCK and % pFosgs,o.s sr0usn %
close their ags and 81 and address Msufee n1n seM
sheiv whole Ira All hours until in the evening" l76
BIsecksr street, Wooster Ladies @ cents gents u
rsRs. MARION JAMES INDEPENDENT CLAIRvoy.
M ant 7O Third Seventeenth street devotes
hs self entirely tracing losses absent friends and bust
ness gcnersy Assists 10 recovering lost property
or charge References gwen Gentemen not admitted
Ara. ALBION, ruE CELEBRATED TEST MEDIUM
Uf uircss Wcdncsdas evening al 40 Wes, Tweny
hlfl afr
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A J. L. SMITH, AUCTIoNEER, WILL SELL THIS
IA. dAy O'Clock at IL Ninth street. between Second
nd Third avenues one Piano. three Paror Suite
sIOod and black walnut Bedroom Suits Chairs. Tables.
Hookera Pier Glasses Brussels and Ingram Carpets Oil
fninnes and everything heongiug 6rst class house
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OFT nOO ron rnREB STORY BRICK m0UsR.
TlI.UVV with basement and sub.ccllsr. gas, water,
furnace; cPs block of Union square, Apps a. i broad'
way, from n to = M
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CORPORATION NOTICES.
NORPORATrON NOTfCE.-THE COMMITTEE OH
" Finance Of the Board of Aldermen win meet In roon
No g. City Hail. Thursday. the nth Instant at oclosk
M for the consideration Of the following applications
for dona iona .vix:-
Society OF the New York Hospital.
St. Luke's Hospital.
Leahe q Watts Orphan House.
Ladies' Union Aid Society.
Marners' Family Industrial Society
In the above Applications for relief arc
hereby notified TO be present At the above mentioned sm6
and place. LEWIS r. RYERS.
PETER MASTERSON,
JOHN d. OTTIWELI.
Committce Finance.
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U N. LUDLOW 4 CO. WILL SELL AT AUCTION ON
~. Friday March IS 1854 IL O'clock at the Exchange
salesroom III Broadway by order Of the Supreme Court
stoop House and No 81 East Thirty fourth 800
feet east OF Madison house 2x4 lot 25x9s9
r'~ - T. J. GLOVER Plaintiffs Attorney.
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HENRY q. LEED8 3 co. VII s0lI ~ AnctIon on tho
evenings Of THURSDAY Nth. and FRIDAY 18th inst ut
Tx O'clock the old Dusseldorf Gallery 5lS Broadway,
next door below Tiffany 4 Co - -
valuable and important collection OF the highest
Of original Pantng including the entire coecon
Of Messrs Bailey Co. Of Philadelphia, purchassd by them
offered in ,hs city for public composition and com.
prsng works Of the avote artists Of the
modern EDsish, French and German scboos
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" sell at auction Wednesday. March l6 at n O'Clock
Horses Wagon, Harness. Rockaways Whips Robss Blan
Also Trotting Horses
gons. ], ,40 Broadway, FoFtydrst street.
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1NEO. CLEMENTS, AUCTIONEER.--J JENKINS WILL
" sell At auction Wednesday. March I6 at II O'Clock.
Horses Carriages Wagons Harness. &C. l.lOl Broad
way, Forty first street. Sec auction sales.
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The paintings exhibition; attention which
10 respectfully invited Catalogues also ready, and viii
be mailed, application by letter. TO those residing al
distance
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A Farm FOR sALE-ls5 ACRES, UNDER GOOD
"A cultivation. So miles Long Island; new two story
House. Barn and other outbudngs variety Of fruit Also
stock II desired station. Owner at Wellings ~
Cedar street.
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ELEGANT HOUSEHOLD PURNlTURR AT AUCTION
~ by COLE "Wednesday. March l6 At I0x o'cloc K.
a. the house IN Csrmont avenue xh house south from
Lafayette BrooSlyn consisting Of rosewood
hogany and oak Fnrnure made to order by Reher
wood Piano Mirrors Hair Mattresses Feather Beds and
Bedding. Terms cash. F1Ns =
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G S0SE LESS f THAN $50 PEs arsnS nSss wIs
about twenty cores Of superor land l9ea,ed IN Middle
well suited for market gardener dairymsu high ground
with southeastern slope; roads two Sides Address
boz q70 New York Post Office. WH4 aU#N
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TLEaANT HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AT AUCTION


~ H. r. ROLLINS, Auctoneer.-MCLLEDY roll
LINs will sell this day at l0h clock the premises NJ.
AS Canal street, all the elegant rosewood Parlor Furniture
of family consisting Of roseweod Tee in broca,el
aud harcloh marble Centre Tables black walnut and
mahogany Bedseads. Bureaus Chairs splendid OIL Paint
Brussels and Ingram Carpets Rugs Stools Hat
stands Stair Carpets Mating Nursery and Bedroom Fur
niture oieoshs Oval and Gih Frame Pier G'ssses Win
above furniture was made TO order byA Roux Sale
Those wishing purchase for their use
nd dealers. invited & attend this sale
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GALES or HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.
~ The undersigned prepArd 70 give special attention 70
HOUQEHOI.N BUVNlTunE

~ resSdences, on the most favorable terms y.
psrues contemplating making sales THIS season WI 90
A, JOURNEAy, Anctoneer,
No Pine street,
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GREAT SALE OF SILKS
PEYroN 4 JoHysToNs.
Late w. X. Peyon)
T4 BOwERY.
BARaAINs, BARGAINS, BARGAINS.
Cost over q 10 import.
BLAcK SILKS. elegant heavy goods at 81.
HEAVY BLACK SILKS At 81 10 TO 81 So
is 70 10 per cent iess than present value.
LYONS TAFEErAs SILKS al 81 rs . 81 60
PkRIs IArEETAa for msntllas At 81 IS 70 81 "a
QROS GRAIN SILKS II 81 25 "a great barRain)
IMPERIAL QUALITY GRos GRAIN SILKS Al 81 80 TO -.
PLAIN coLoRBD SILKS III the fashionable shades fpur
chased at aucton) at u - 70 81 10
RICH PLAID SILKS st 81 worth 81 90
20 pieces OF STRIPED SILKS very heavy wde slightly
damaged, 81 great bargains.
Ladies' win nnd many SPECIAL RAR0AINs IN our sun
PEYTON JOHNSTON,
1Ats W. e. Peyton,)
ia Bowery, Houston street.
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Ara. ALBION, rIIE CELEBRATED rBsr MEDIUM.
f Circles every Wedncsd evening al 40 West Twenty
third strsaA
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HoTRL FoR sALR-NOw DOING GOOD BUsL-
"a ness and known .: hs Rockville Centre House. stu..
ted in the village of Rockville Centre L. L. the Merrck
and Jamaica Plank Road fifteen miles from Brooklyn city
ltms convenispt to churches Schools stores Post oce
large rooms web enished also barn shed and other out
buildings all nearly now Price s2soo one half cash.
neat Cottage opposite the above with eight large rooms
well fnshed mounds laid ous gravel walks box borders,
flowers ssade trees 4c pen e fruit IN garden sSch -
half cash Apply WIN PKTTIT 2l and 2S3 Broadway.
New York, between ~ and 61s r. M
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EDwARD sINTZENICH, AUCTIONEER
II BY EDWARD 6INTZENICH,
FINE ARTS AND GENERAL AUCTiONEER,
625 Broadway derby Gallercs)
Special attention paid TO sales Of Paintings. Statuary
Libraries Bronzes and Articles Of Taste and virtu Ap
residences and stores attended to-
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cC QOn FOR EITHER or TWO FOUR STORY
GU.OUU English basement Houses, well ocaied, with
Gil the improvements Also large number Of others.
CHARLRs e. MI LIS, No. - Cedar strsel
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COMETHING TO BRAD
- JUST PUBLISHED,
SPECIMEN SENT GRATIS
Address Dor 5,622 New York city Post ofhce
SHIPPING.


A YCHoR LINE-SrEAMER TO LIVERPOOL AND
"A Glssgow-The noe fast sailing l built steam
ship UNITED KINGDOM Captain Burns, Il intended to
sail Wednesday, March 23 This steamship Is lifted in
the approved style TO insure the comfort and safety Of
passengers.
Rates Of passage including abundant supply Of well.
cooked provisions - T
First Cabin. ............s SIS intermediate. $40
second Cabin. 60 steerage. ........... 30
p"' ERANcIs HxCDOkALD 4 CO., No 6 Bowling Green .
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NE w PUBLICATIONS.

TN PREsS--OLD ABEs JOKES FRESH FROM ABBA
hams bosom comprising all of his issues excepting the
r. DAWLEY. Publisher, - and is Park row. n. Y.
NEW EDITION NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. WILL
~ the negro become 2 component part Of the future
AmercAuf Angelina Weld and Sarah NJ. Grmke write TO
the authorWe wholly with 70 the result.
and the esirableIess of the result before
6oenta
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DAwNBRoKERs sALE-THls DAY.-JAMEs AGAR,
II will seI al N o'clock 81 New Bowery. large 49,
sc5men 600 lots Of Mems and wemens Wearing APPAREL
ebeeta He'd Ticks, Goats Pants Vests Boots Shoes Looh
ne 0asees seneral aseortnent worthy the attention O
dealers others order Of r. Heyman 100 broome ~
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A UcTI0N sALE-wILL BIB SOLD At PgHllc e4LE: ~
"A the entire Furniture OF the Nstiopal Hoe. ~ Lcn s
do well 10 be present. Steamboat eayee foot oI Rosay
nlshed
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c1n 0n0 WORTH OF CAST OFF CLOTHING
DlU.UUU antel.-I will pay the highest price sor
Cast or Cohng Furniture, &c. Call address note
10 ~ " STRAUSS. Sg seventh avenue between Thirty.
third and Thirty fourth streetA Ladies attended by Mrs
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piOU giment, National zouaves. You can also enlist
any regiment OF infantry cavalry artillery and
ceive ali bounties that paid No. Chathsm square,
the Post'oflco.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-03-29
A RIuntF arnler

Our Wilmington, correspondent furnish.
es the following clerical snecdote:
A certain parish, in a town not a tbous-
ADD miles from Boston, being without a
shepherd for an uncertain length of time,
caused by it's regular pastor going away
tor somewhat prOtracted scjourn 10 the
sunny SOUTH the services of a neighbour
iug preacher we're called into requisition :
and as is customary in such cases, the gen.
tleman's manners, style of delivery, aud,
most important of all, his personal appear
snce, was duly criticized by the attending
worshippers when be made his debut on the
fret Sabbath. Unluckily, perhaps, be was
not Of particularly pre2ossessing appear
ance, and was made the subject of some
ridicule, till his virtues were made Known
and appreciated.
One day. while visiting bis flock, not
unlike the Caliph of Ancient Baedad, but
without disguise. be encountered a sturdy
tiller of the soil, and after the usual sslu-
tations, told him be believed q new minis
ter had Just come to town.
Yes said the farmer, 4 heard so.'
DO you know how they like him p
Don't know exactly. Hear be much
resembles . jaeksss when be FIRST commen
Gee, but makes out to wind up pretty
WELL
Our clerical friend thought that din
ner must be waiting for him, and left in
stRnter. .. .....,. -..-
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-03-29
A SIarlIng,s Crime.

At one time Constantine, driving through
the streets Of Warsaw, Poland, suddenly
caught some notes of 'Domtrowski's Ma
zursk,' the famous national song of Port
land, which be had shortly before probibi-
ted under the heaviest penalties. He az
once made the coachman draw up. and
Commanded an sdjutant in attendance to
arrest the disobedient wretch who dared
whistle the incendiary air.
Pardon nae. your Imperial Highness.'
cried the adjutant, returning without the
culprit. but
Hold your tongue, stI ! I heard the cur
sed 'Mazurek' distinctly: 81
i have prohibited it, and will see that
the rascal is punished who presumes to de.
fy roy orders
Your Highuess. it is only recessa-
ry-' -- -a
Not another word,l Bring the wretch
directlyp ..... -'I-........ .. ..
May it please your Imperial Highness, /
cAnnot,-ths offender is
Not possible What when l COM
mand it! Do you want to share his
fate
May it please your Imperial Highness,
the creature is a starting
$50 much the better If it is only bird.
that's no reason it should escape the law
Buy it-there's duca'. 1t shall be taken
to the ard-hoUss, and its head chopped
Oh. 1t will serve as an example,
And for whistling a prohibited song the
Startling lost bis heah.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-03-29
Marry her First

Many years ago 10 what is DOW -four
ishlDg city in this State, lived stalwart
blacksmith, fond of bis pipe and his juke.
He was fond of his blooming daughter,
whose many graees and charms and en-
shared the affections Of susceptible Young
printer. The couple, after q season Of
billing and cooling, engaged themselves,
and nothing but the consent Of young lady's
parent prevented their union. To OBJ
tain this, an interview was arranged, and
typo prepared little speech to sstonish
aud convince the ole gentleman, who sat
enjoying his favorite pipe in perfect con-
tent. Typ dilsted upon the fact Of their
long friendship, their mutual attachment.
their hopes for the future, and like topics |;
aud taking the daughter by the band,
said:
Il now, sir, ask your permission to trans.
plant this lovely flower from ite parent
bed'-but his 'phelinx' overcame him, be
forgot the remainder of bis oratorial -four
ish, blushed, stsmmersd and finally wound
10 with-'lrOm its parent bed, into my
OtcR.'
The father kseuly rslishea the discom-
iture of the suitor, aud after removiog
bis pipe and blowing q cloud, repli-
ed
Well. young man, I don't know as I've
any ohjsctioa, preceded you marry the girl
first |
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-03-29
The Greatest Men,

Squire Unley was q member of Congress
from our district during JefFerson's ad-
ministration, and once, while journeying
in the stage coach to the capital, fell in
company with John Holmes, q Represent
tatiVe from neighborinR district in Maine.
Holmes vas strcng JeffersoniaD, and for
the entertainment of the passengers SQUIRE
Unley said he would tell them story
about Holmes constituents:
"A young man, travelling, a pack slung
over his shoulder, arrived one Saturday
night at tavern in in Holmes district,
and inquired if there was a school in town
where teacher was wanted. The tavern
keeper replied: Well. yes. l suppose
am the committeeman here. and suppose
We wan. master. Ifyou can pass exam-
ination I've no objection to hire you. 1t
was arranged that on Monday morning the
young mau should be examined, and If be
passed, school begin Immediately. Mon
day morning came, and the host commerce
ed the examination with the question::
Who is the greatest man ever created p
Thomas Jefferson. was the prompt re-
ply.
Who is the next greatest man ever
created?'
John Holiness
'Euough. Sal. examine him 10 gram
mar. If he knows grammar be shall have
the school,
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-03-29
The Betting Dandy.

a. young gentleman-with A tned;no,
slze light brown moustache, and a suit Of
clothes such as fashionable tailors snme-
times furnish to their customers on accom-.
odsting terms, that is insecure credit sVs-
tem-came into hotel in Race street one
afternoon, and after calling for q glass of
Madeira, turned to the company end offer,
ed to bet with any man present that the
Susquehannah would not be successfully
launched. The banter not being tax en- up
he proposed to wager five dollars that DR..
Webster would not be hung. This seemed
to be stumper, too, for nobody accent
ed the chance. The exquisite glanced
around contemptuously, aud remark
ed:
Il want to make bet Of some kind, I
don't care fig what 1t is. I'll bet any
man from q shilling's worth of cigars to
five hundred dollars. Now's your time,
gentlemen, what do you propose2
Slipping giaas Of beer ia one corner of
the bar room, sat pIsi0 toid gentleman.
who looked as though he might be q farms
er. He sat down his glass and addressed
the exquisite.
Well, mister. am not in the habit of
making bets; but seeing you are anxious
about it. don'G care if crafty you. So
III bet you levy's worth of SKIES that
can pour quart Of mclasses into your
hat and turn it out a solid lump Of mo
lasses candy in two minutes by the
watch
Done p said the exquisite, taking off
his hat and handing it to the farmer.
1t was a splendid article that shone like
black satin. The old gentleman took the
hat and requested the barkeeper to send
for a quart of molasses-the cheap sort, a
six cents quart; that's the kind that
use in this experiment. said be, banding
six cents to the bar keeper.
The molasses was brought, and the old
farmer with great and mysterious couu-
tenance, poured it into the dandy's hat,
while the exquisite took out his watch to
note the time.
Giving the hat two or three shakes with
Signor Blitz like adroitness, the expert.
menter placed it on the table, and stared
into it and watched the wonderful process
of consolidation. -...f., 49,.
Time up said the dandy.
The old farmer took the hat. We'll, I
believe il amt hardened said he 10
tone of expressive disappointment i mis-
sed 1t somewhere O. other that time, and
suppose l have lost the bet. Bar keep
er, let the gentleman haze the cigars
twelve skies, mind and charge them in the
biil.'
What of the cigars = roared the exouis-
lite, you've spO;lt my hat that cost me Eve
dollars, and you must pay for it,
THAT wasn't in the bargain, timidly an.
sWered the old gentleman but III let you
| keep tie molasses-which is little more
! than we agreed for
Having drained the tenacious fluid from
his beaver as best be could, into a spit.
box. the man of moustache rushed from
the place-his fury not much abated by
the sound of i'll suppressed laughter,
which followed bis exit He made bis com.
plant to police officer, but as it appears
ed that the experiment was tried with his
own consent no damages GOULD te recover
| ed.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-03-29
What a German Thonpht

Seneca Falls, New York, friend is
responsible for the following rather ire
ligiOus contribution:
At late protrseted meeting held at the
(what is commonly called) Burgh church,
10 the town of F., State of New York.
the invitation was extended-as usual after
the sermon-to those who wished to be-
come followers Of the Lord, to come for.
ward to the altar and pray to God to par.
don their sins. Immediately there arose
from bic seat German by the name of
Peter H, who went forward aud knelt
by the altar, and commenced pTayicg in
the following manner:
o Son of God danks you dat you
gave your only begotten Fsdder to die,
dat true him We poor sinners may be eaved,
and
Here be was interrupted by the minis
ter, who said to the German, 10 q whis-
per:
- Peter, it was the Son Of God, and not
the Father, who suffered and died that
sinners might be saved
To which the German replied:
oh, dat is it T! so it was de BOY Z l daut
it was de old man ell de tiue.'
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-03-29
Cool Soldier.

On the Antietam camuaign of 1862.
General Gordon commanded our brigade
Now the general was. strict disciplinar.
ian, who would never have any words with
q private and benoe joke, While on
the march one of the One Hundred and
Seventh got ahead Of the brigade when
the general halted him and ordered him
back. The soldier stopped, turned round,
stared at General G. With bold, saucy
look, and replied:
Who are you p
i am General Gordon, commanding
Third Brigade s
'Ah, general, am very happy to make
Your acqusiOtance = was the CON plseeut
snswsrI aOd the soldier proceeded on bis
way, encouraged by roar Of laughter
from che generals stat.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-03-29
VOL. q NO. AZ.
Losing Game.

Some years since, before the secession
war, Southern gentleman visited the
North for the purpose Of seeing the lien
and fighting the tiger. -.
de tried the tiger, aud didn't like II.
and thought he'd take a shy at game ia
m,har to him by MANS only, called ron<
ieNe. One turn Of roulette, YOU know
MAKES the whole world kin He started
out 10 quest Of the game, Cnly knovino
tnat roulette had something 10 do vith
roll, but entirely ignorant wbe,hey tba,
roll was French or Dutch one o.
the first corner he met a barrel-orean man
grinding away for dear life. lie -
turning az though be had only a few mo-
ments to turn in, and didn't want to die
before his work was completed. The tune
was The Bold Privatser.'
Our Georgian friend thought he'd found
his game. Stepping briskly up, he laid a
dollar bill down on the boz. The organ
man's eyes Opened-hs bagged the bin
and ground away With renewed vigor.-
Our Georgian thought he had lost, and
doubled up laying do1na two dollar
bill. That was bagged, and the barrel of
the organ went Whirling aroupd as though
these were seven devils inside il.
To make q long story short, the thing
went on and the Georgian doubled up
the organ grinder pocketing the money all
the time-until he had nary another dbl
lar left.
Bot he didn't complain. As be saw the
last OF bis currency bsgged by the delight
cd organ grinder, be simply remarked =
Well, of all the games ever bucked
against. that is the dOggondsst! guess
I'll jump it > and he lett. al =
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-03-29
A HCandId, Confession.

''Piscator," our Damariscotta friend,
is responsible for the following anec-
dote: -nl
A few Of Us young fellows had an oyster
supper, down town, recently, and one Of
our number. having imbibed rather too
freely, became somewhat how came you
so :? He was going the Same way as my
self when we broke up. so We logged along
together, he walking in an eccentric and
zig-zsg manner. Presently We met q
young lady whom D. was acquainted
with, and be insisted upon turnIog back
and accompanying her home. They had
not proceeded far before the young lady
perceived that his steps were somewhat
erratc, and made the remark:
Why, D., what is the matter? you
can't walk straight ~
D stopped, leaned against fence,
and replied: ...~-
Why, the fact is, Miss R, we've
been having little bit Of supper ,-and l
ate some peppermint edndy.--an ] believe
lite 'feeted my legs so Ican't walk straight.
] guess III 60 home. Scuse me-good
Dight.' and of be staggered r.
If you wish TO excite the said gouue
mems Indignation you've only 70 make
some remark about peppermint candy, and
II has the desired effect.