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.4UCT7Ov sALES
FUTURE DAY.
by James ~. Taylor. Auctioneer.

HORSES, MULES, cows, CAR
Ill RAGE, CARTS, WAGONS, &C.. AT AUC-
ton Will be sold, on TUESDAY NEXT, the
9th Of December, at III o'clock A. M, at the resi-
dence of Mr.. George d. Peasants, corner Of
Twenty-seventh and Broad streets, Church Hill,
four HORSES, six MULES, six or eight fine head
OF FLOODED CATTLE; amongst them one thor
oughbred Ayrshire Bull three years old one light
two-horse CARRIAGE and HARNESS, nearly new
and in perfect order; two STREET CARTS, one
WAGON, one SPRING WAGON. and various
other articles
Terms: Cash. JAMES NJ. TAYLOR,
de 24-St Auotioneer
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k> MILL ORAL,
BOLrED MEAL,
CORN,
OATS,
for sale at the CITY FEED STORE.
south side Cary street. between Fourteenth and FIT
tenth streets. de 2l-5ts
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DESIRABLE RESIDENCE, ON THE
IL WEST SIDE OF TWENTIETH, BE-
TWEEN FRANKLIN AND GRACE STREETS
All AUCTI0N.-On THURSDAY, 2gth Deem
Der, at IL O'Clock M, we will sell. upou the pre-
misses, the large BRICK DWELLING situated a.
above, and occupied by Mr.. cambridge Ball. Ii
has about ten rooms, brick kitchen with four rooms,
and the premises are in good repair The lot fronts
thirty feet and runs back one hundred and thirty
two feet. The situation is retired and pleasant yat
very convenient 10 business.
Terms; AT sale. GRUBBS WILLIAMS,
de 20 Auetioneer-
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NOR RENT, IMMEDIATELY, a large

airy, FURNISHED ROOM, in the basement,
suitable for mess of three or four gentlemen
Also, a ROOM in the second story, unfinished.
Cooking can be done after Christmas. Apply at the
premises, corner Of Grove and Harvey streets.
de 2l-5t<
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ADJUSTMENTS.

ADJUSTMENTS.
r edmond THEATRE,
HI Corner Seventh and Broad streets.
BY REQUEST,
upon
THIS Saturday EVENING, DECEMBER "A, 1854,
will be presented the Play in four acts, written by
Mr.. r d. Ogden, entitled
LADY AUDLEY's SECRET.
All the company in the cast
FANCY DANCING,
COMIC SONGS,
BALLADS AND
OPERATIc GEMS
funny Farce entitled
MY SON, DIANA.
See bills of the day for full cast and particulars.
In consequence of unforeseen difficulties, the first
appearance Of
Mrs. E. r. DALTON
is unayoidably postponed until
MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 20,
when she will positively appear in the entirely new
fve-act Play of
LA PETIT SAVOYARD.
Doors open at quarter to o'clock; performance
commencing at "a o'clock. de 24-lt
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NOTICE. --An persons having purchased
IN goods at the sale Of Peter Hechlrr, deceased,
requested TO call. gos tnsir goods, and come pre-
pared to settle their bills at o. clock TODAY
de 2f--gts EDLiKG u CO., Auctioneers.
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EOR HIRE, SMART BOY, twelve or
IL fourteen year. Of age. Of good habits has
been traned as lining servant for two or
three years past, with much care, in pnvats FAM
lily. Also, BOY, eighteen years Of are good
driver, farm hand, &c. Addressbox $50. ST. !.
de 22--eod3te
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HORSES, HARM ESS, &C., AT AUG
Il TI0N.--Will be sold at auction, az Ruskelps
stable, on Wall street, on WEDNESDAY, the 2sth
instant, commencing at ~ o'clock M,
| CARRIAGE and HARNESS, new,
SADDLE HORSES,
Several SADDLES aud BRIDES,
BUa9IES,
l SKELETON WAGON,
l SLEIGH,
l OMNIBUS and HARNESS.
de 24-3t- f. T. BASS. Auetioneer
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AUCTION SALES.
THIS DAY.

THIS DAY.
By Edling & Co., Auctioneers,
NO. 2o2 Main street.
HORSES, MULES, WAGONS, &C.,
II AT AUCTION.-we will SELL at the Horse
Lot, at 10 o'clock TODAY,
pair good cARRIAeEHoRsEs,
good FARM WAGONS,
the property of Mrs J H Harrison.
de ut EDLING co, .Auctieaeers.
By George W. Willis. Auctonesr,
(No. 6s Main ssreet.)
WILL BE SOLD AT AUCTION, AT
December "a, at 10 O'Clock, desirable lot of
HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE,
STOVES,
CRocKERY and GLASSWARE,
READY-MADE CLOTHING,
BLANKETS,
HATS, SHOES,
DRY GOODS, SC.
GOLD and SILVER WATCHES,
JEWELRY, &c.
de "a g. W. WILLIS. Auctoneer.
By Redwood, Phillips & Co., Auctioneers,
mo. 81 Main street,
WE WILL SELL, AT THE HORSE
w LOT, THIS MORNING, at ten o'clock,
Several HORSES,
MULES,
WAGONS, &c.
REDWOOD, PHILLIPS & co,
de "a Auctioneers.
By F. p. Harris, Auctioneer.
T WILL SELL, AT THE HORSE AUG.
TON, TODAY,
l fine Riding Horse,
Several good Work Horses,
l Cart. +. +. HARRIS,
de 24-lts Auctioneer.
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svpuarsrrsDrNr's orrlcr, RrcHMosD,

FREDRRIcK sBuRe AND PoToMAc RAILROAD,
RIcHMoSD, December 70, 1854. J
NOTICE e. Contributions of articles OF
In food to the NEW-YEAR'S DAY DINNER
Tor the soldiers in General Lees army and IN the
Hospitals in this city yi be brought this rail-
road free OF charge BIZ any train To prevent losses
and dssappointments, they should be put1into Sic
packages, plainly marked, and ready for being
loaded at station stopping point on the road
before the arrival Of the train.
de 2f--ts 8. RUTH, Superintendent
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EOR RENT, two or three FURNISHED
II ROOMS, ON Twenty-eighth and Leigh streets
Church Hill. To small family, without childred,
LER. de 24-3te
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EOR RENT, in very quiet and desira
bic part of the city, on Shockoe Hill, TWO
ROOMS, furnished. With them, a servants room,
pantry and wood-house. Apply to box 1850.
de 23-3t-
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LHOR RENT, furnished and very COM
j Portable ROOM, with servants attendance,
situated within ten minutes walk of the capitol,
and in pleasant neighb0rhood Boarding might
alo be obtained in the family References required
Apply on Sixth street, between Clay and Leigh,
third house from Clay, east side. de 24-ltt
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"IL BE SOLD ON TUESDAY,
w the 27th of the present month, (Deoember J
at the auction house Of Hill, Dickinson Il Co. i've
likely NEGROES, tone Of them q No cooper }
belonging to the estate Of Mrs. Permelia q. Godsey
deceased. ROBERT A CLARKE
de 24-3t ~ 1sopm,as,oper
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INOR RENT, that very denirable FAMI-
LY RESIDENCE, situated on Marshall, be-
tween Twenty-ninth and Thirtieth streets occupied
by DIR. Mirge, containing ten rooms, kitchen will
four ROOMS, stable, carTiage-house and about one
acre of s,,d connected to the premises Possession
had the lst Of January, 1865.
CLOPTON & LYME, Agents for
renting out houses. hiring out negroes, &c Office,
corner of Wall and Franklin streets de 24-ts
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ID OOMS FOR RENT .-Unfnrnished
HI ROOMS in the Exchange Hotel. Apply to
the Agent OF the Louisiana Home. Entrance cor
of Franklin and Fourteenth streets de 24-lts
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TOR RENT, a HOUSE on Fifteenth
i street, between Franklin and Broad streets
containing ten or twelve rooms, with water aud gas
throug hout the entire house. Possession had i'm
madiately. CLOPTON Il LYME, Agents for
renting out houses, hiring out negroes &c. ONCE,
corner OF Wall and Franklin streets. de 2I-ts
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ID looms TO. RENT, suitable for offices
III or single gentlemen. Apply, on Governor
streets to de 24-l0t.l j. A BELVIN
, 1864-02-20
TO THE MEMORY
OF THE
AMIABLE AND UNFoRTUNATE
MATILDA STANLEY.

BY DESIRE OF HER UNFORTUNATE SON.
Matilda Stanleyp exclaimed Captain
Sherbourne, in tone Of agitationj was
that the name Of your mother 2"
"It was, your honor" replied William,
" and there were few such mothers"
Sand your father! your father" repeat
cd the captain, with increased agitation ;
"what knew you Of him 2"
aAlas! nothing r. exclaimed the prisoner
bitterly, and the tears gushed down his
cheeks; /" but, oh, recall not to my memory,
in moment like this--recall not my moth
er's--Nol no; my sainted motherv
80, conscience! Conscience exclaimed
the captain; and starting to his feet, and
gasping in eagerness as he spoke" One
question more: and your mothers father
was dissenting clergyman in the village Of
name name the place on that de-
pends your life, and my happiness or mis-
eryp
"In the village Of -, in Westmore-
land" replied William; g but he survived
not his daughters broken heart. You
knew them, then9 Oh, did you know my
father 7"
"My sonl my SON come to fathers
heartP exclaimed the captain, springing
forward and falling on his neck; "Iam your
fatherl Shade Of my wrOnged Matilda
look on thisp'
"My fatherp exclaimed William, "have
/ found himl and in such an hour! But i
you loved my mother, wherefore"
"Upbraid me not, my son" interrupted
the captain; mingle not gall with my cup
Of joy. Your mother was my wife-my first,
my only one. Circumstances forced me 70
exact promise from her that our marriage
should be concealed until dared to acknow-
ledge il; and long captivity severed me from
her; until, on my return, l could obtain no
trace Of either Of you Howl have mourued
for her, all who stand beside me have been
the daily witnesses. My sohl my som"
"My father! O, my father" exclaimed
, 1864-02-20

IL.
lL when thou watch siIvery star,
II soon should disappear,
Let not the thought that Il hath fed
Bring to thine eyes q tear;
But, In thy inn.ost heart, rejoice .si
That In the lonely night +
II once again shall bless the earth
With It's sweet gentle light
II when thon tread the pleasant path
OF garden walks and bowers.
Weep not that death has come unto
The fragrant sumner flowers;
But shelter take from thy sad thoughts
Beneath hopes sunny wing,
And LET thy heart rejoice to think
They'll bloom again in spring.
If thou hath friends who slept beneath
:. he cold and silent sod, b
Mourn ndt Cor them. for they have gone
To Heaven ana Ia God;
But rather let thy soul rejoice
That they are free from sin;
That God, who gave them unto thee, ~.
Has called them home to Him.
In every sorrow which may come
- Upon thy soul to prey,
There Is reflected through the gloom
A bright enchanting ray;
ana shis true lesson al may learn
Its teachings ne'er forget
That In thy cup Of bitterness
There Is some sweetness yet.
The star which faded shall again
=, Throw light upon the gloom;
Inc summer flowers shall once more
l9 magic beauty bloom;
A1a cen the loved ones who now sleep
:. Beneath the earth's green sod,
Shall meet Us with angelic smile
Before our maker-Go,i.
, 1864-02-20
Il. r. FISHER,
THE DANCER.

I've been rcading tale of golden leg
That belonged to an hciress-Miss Kilmaneg
And how she delighted to show T.;
And how in the end Il brought sorrow and pain
Those brooding ills that keep coming again.
Till the fount Of the river Of life they drain:
And the boat is with nothing below IT,
But the fcmnral member Of which sing
Is human, and has no metallic ring
a leg that can run. and walk. and spring
or natures own machinery.
Tis dancers leg-that floats, and flows
In ribbon. and lace and silken hose
From heel to thigh, and from tip to toes,
A perfect web Of fnery.
Obi this Is the leg that you see at night
BY the wildering CLEAN Of the theatre-light-
That exhibits itself alike to the sight
OF maids and voluptuarics.
This Is the leg that's an "opera hit,"-
The theme Of the joker and vulgar wit,
That shows itself rs pcrquisite ,s.
For the life Of the body Il carries
This Is the leg that you criticise ~.
With an air 50 unique, sagaci0us and wise
"The calf Is little too large for the thighs:
Or the ankle is not in proportion"
DO You ever think Of the sacri6cef
OF the selEabne9etion Of ModestyS sighs
When the knot OF her virginal zone she unties
And up rolls the curtain. that gluttonous eyes
May feast on her proper person.
II Is prettily shaped; hut, ah I to see
That one so sweet and fair as she
Should uncover charm SO bold and free
To the gaze OF common visioni
It is white as snow! Is her character s0f
Is there nought Of blush in the rosy glow
That mantes the flesh with its overflow,
Nor cause for the smile Of derisionf
And II there Is, do you think OF the fight
That ragged between the wrong and rightf :.
Twixt Bread below and Death on the hight
That hickers amid the heavenly light
or the cross Of love and dulyi
Does ever the pencil Of fancy paint
A mother lying wan and faint,
And gasping amid the sickening taint
That waste both life and beautyf
Oh! think Of the story Of virgin shame.
or ruined hopes and blighted fame.
OF soiled. polluted and blasted name,
OF childhood pure and holy:
A story Of misery. w0 and want.
OF thoughts that kill and deeds that haunt,
OF brothers and sisters pale and gaunt,
With straw for death-bed sclelyi
Oh. God! to think of the terrible knell
That rang cat the spotless virtue that fell,
And rang 10 the cankering weeds that dwell
% place OF the rose-virginityl
To think Of the pallid lips that plead
For life and health and warmth and bread,
Till frenzy had pluck'd from On innocent bed
The flower Of 6emininity!
This Is not The story Of all. know
Il Is only the tale Of one. 10 show
That the tongue Of contempt too far may 60
Id scofh and condemnation
That the fallen one may be belied:
That the heart may shun and the lip may chide
When the life that the dingy curtains hide
i moaning confhia'icn!
, 1864-02-20

me. Keep, sir, your wealth for one to whom
it may have attractions, and to whom you
have never offered dishonor. despise it,
and Idespise you; and this shallow and cruel
artifee will avail you nothing" @
"Consent," said Wates, sand tonight
our hands shall be united"
"Wife! wife y cried the old man, we
will humble ourselves at her feet; belize she
won't see her father and mother weeping on
their knees before her, and say to them
dieP' And they knelt before her,.
"Rise! my parents! risev" she exclaimed,
off ye would not have your daughters blood
upon your heads. Monsterp she added,
turning to Wates, "can ye talk Of marriage
to me, when he to whom my heart and vows
are given, if he be not already dead, must
in few hours die death of shame r.
"And will you not save him!'' said Wates,
eagerly. .-Ia.,I
"Save him how? how?" she cried.
"Consent to be mine, and within an hour
I shall procure his pardon" said he.
"Villain! villain! would you deceive
me with the snare Of the devil?"
81 swear it," he answered.
"Save him save him !" she exclaimed,
wildly; but again cried suddenly" No,
no! wretch, ye mock mel" roa
Yes, he mocks you, Mary" said Jack
jenkins, who had just entered. IL could
find in my heart to kick the old murderer
through those iron gratings; for know it
is all through him that poor Bill must, be-
fore the sun go down, lose his life."
While Jack was speaking, the locks Of
the prison-doors were again heard creaking
and in rushed William, his father, and the
officers Of the frigate, dragging the rascal
Rigby along with them. I
There was cry Of " Maryp William p
and rush to meet each other. But the
best scene was the confusion of Wates, when
his brother knave exposed his villainy and
Captain Sherbourne ordering them to be
gone, Jack jenkins rushed after them for
the pleasure Of kicking them down the prison
stairs; but Bill, catching him by the arm,
said .l
Messmatc, let me introduce you to my
father !"
"Your fatherw exclaimed Mary; and il
would have been hard to say which of the
two was nearest fainting. They left the
prison together, old Danvcrs and all and
Mary and Bill were soon spliced. They
were the happiest couple alive. lie rose to
be post captain, and l hope to sec him an
admiral. au
Jack jenkins became sailing master, with
halfpay Of five and sixpcnce a-day, besides
two shillings as interest for prize money,
thanks to his old friend Bill. ~
, 1864-02-20
CHARITY,

" hill = the blast, and The heavens are darken'd,
nssa, rs.u .ne homestead where no charity dwells
= s,.ss.;. I,se Z Q those who have hearken'd,
~ I;s.ug y .ne son words that charity tells
TE,.sm ~ gcIt need; IN my need twill be given /;
eai this Is the secret Of Chariiys SPELLS.
, 1864-02-20


A hne beaver hat isn't felt but the cost
Is
The Africans are the color-bearcrs Of the
human race t's is.9 q s
We can rarely be what we would, but al
ways what We should. rS .rg
Don't saw there isn't nm honest man liy.
inp-till YOU are dead. GsIIII.
Preachers often disuust their sensible
hearers thew always can II thew can't.
Ie
the thickest glove NAV not hide the scar.
,..-,-,.,
some persons seem 70 nave virtue y, enough
:, =,
Many persons, unlike tne angel az tne
pool Oh De'nsuda' never trouble the water
Indiscriminate eulogy and indiscriminate
lnveellve are equany gooo--DO'h gOOo ior
no'''i"s
Persons who shut themselves up in their
houses to avoid their creditors are house,
hOleu men'
You can no more quench the fame Of
love BY argument than you can the confa-
grafton Of a city.
, 1864-02-20
NO. 11:@
A Slow Steamboat.

a BLOW oteampOas'
Some time during the year l3- there
was a steamboat coming up the Mississippi
on dark night, and the captain, according
to tlme-honored usage, was playing cards IN
the social hall. The mate stepped in.s=-
"Captain, out Of wood not enough left
to make the water hot enough to shave
with.
Ring the bell" replied the captain.
"ShoW light and scare some up along
the shore.
The mate went out; and the captain
went on with the game. In aiew moments
the mate returned: 90 aiaT
Found yard, SIR. y. ,'l.,li. @
The captain left the table, and went out:
How DO you sell your wood = shouted
the captain TO the people at the yard ,7as
"Two and half ,...ls l,uLa
ever, Tll take cord or two, and look far
ther." 80
A couple Of cords were taken, the game
resumed in the social hall and the boat
went on.
A half hour elapsed, when the mate
again appeared; 'ta3 saj a'd'tT
Out OF wood, SIR: q" 1a
Bell and light-my deal" 500.
The orders were obeyed, and the mate
again announced woodward. The captain
went out. H
Whats the price Of wood I"
1.-TWO and half"
"Too high; but well take couple Of
cOrss 'il 1--WE We eau ~ Je'set. -. ,.o.a 81,
M De, .ouP.S =. soJs Siss.oS 49,.
IN, anu nos .Men.y aS minutes eiapSeu DeiOie e
'ne 1a.e aa,n SPP.@eU ~
D;" ~ -" VII Ss1in M
Ras,s. as .1y ,slo Dem. ,no,a ri. ,;msn
"Show light" ,srn.1
cts done SIR H.. ..--, gss
In few minutes woodward was again
rung up, and the steamer b went in.
How do you sell your wood %
"Two and half'',, ,.,
Two aud q half be darned!' cried the
captain. AIN -.,.,.,....
"ei, caP.a'n, answeree . 'ne woouuial, '
we VIII Put no you 'h.s 'line =. wv anc
quarter, aS tniS niaAes 'ne 'nr1u t'"ey0u
nave Woodeu Witn US .o.nignL# ois
lne captain lau nOtnlnk 70 say, Dub topk
The mountain Democrat., 1864-11-12
ADMINISTRATORS SALE OF
REAL ESTATE.

n OIlCC Is hereby given that, in pursuance .ss,
~ order ~ the Probate Court OF the eopn,v A. "a
Dorado, IN the State Of California made ON * 49,
day OF August, D. 1864. in the matter og ~ n
tate - ". HollingsUorth. deceased the nnar,,,s.
ed, Administrator Of said estate, viii sell. Al ontis
auction to the highest bidder for cash In two Ss,
GELS, and subject to confirmation by said PraSs1.
Court, on Monday. the 2lsi day Of November A n
1904 at !? O'Clock, At Coloma 10 said countv N
the right, title, interest estate OF thesaiI ir.,
est at the time OF bs deaIh, and all the rirht ~.
and interest that the said estate has By opcrntion n
law or Otherwise, acqulred other than aad Ia S1SS
ton 10 that Cf the said interest," At the time ofA.
i"ath 1" and TO all that lot piece or parcel ot lan1
situated, lyng and being in said county 4 nd descrA
ell As 'ohoWs. to Wit That certain eaw Mn knovp
as the Mountain MIL on Bear Creek, in GeorrrtoSr
Township and the land thereunio beIo nRinE adjoin-
ing Grahan land on the eoa;h side and fiEiov'.
land on the West. three hundred acres mere or Ie1
Also, Lumber yard, lot In Coloma, Abou, one .haN
acre, adjoining HAWleys land on the East CAuTeA
street on the south, on the West BY John vanieT.
heyden's lot and on the North by Broun's IoA
Terms and conditions Of sale-cash 10 be paid an
the day Uf sale.
E.A. MCDONALD,
Administrator ~ the Estate cf W =. HolllnEsvcr.A
deceased,
October ga, lS5i. In
The mountain Democrat., 1864-11-12
CONsTABLE's SALE.

I(f virtue OF an execution TO me directed, hSaed
- out OF the Court of J Mccormick, . JustIee 4
the Peace IN and for Mud Springs Township, CevntI
"' IL Dorado and stat- ~ California, upon jodS.
ment rendered therein on the - dAy Of OeioNer,
II. 1864, in favor Of q. Barre;:e and aRAA,, q
Heye. f"r the suin o' 80 l0-loN doisrs debt, ana
tl9 o' cost Of suit, together With Accruag costs,
have levied upon aud seized and viii Expose for nae
at public auction, 10 TIE highest bidder en- As prem.
iSes,
On the 25th Day of November,
A. D. 1854. At tHe hour Of one o'clock p N All tHs
right title interest claim Of the above named de.
fenda1tC h-ys. in and 10 the following described
property lying and being In Mud springs Tow nshi1,
Ccu:ly ahi Sia'e Aforesaid That ceTtAi In House and
Lot, situated ia frenchioW:i. and bounded on the
south and last by PtnerS the West by the strets
or road. ard on the North BY Temperance Hail.
Also, M.h'ng IN, situated on French Greek, u
the mouth q Saw Mil RAVine, and bounded as fol.
lows A. The lower end BY the Reservoir. and run
niug Up said French Creek 10 Henry Sugeken Co.'S
claim.
Gwen under my hand this 4th day Of November,
4. u. 1864.
CT. ROCssIV Constable,
noV5-;S in and for said Township
The mountain Democrat., 1864-11-12

WHAT MANIA-A.PorU MEANs.-A well
dressed young man stepped into the Cen,
tral Station one Monday afternoon to en-
ter = complaint. He appeared to be per.
Fectly sane, but it was not long before we
came to the conclusion that we stood in
the presence Of man who was laboring
under an attack Of mania. a. .potu.
"Sir," said he, "I am very much an.
noyed by the Reading Railroad Company;
they bave caused to be laid double track
from the cellar of my house to the roof;
one track goes up on one side of my bed,
and doRp on the other side. They run
the cars Ill night; just as | get into
doze, alocomotive whizzes by, blowing
the steam whistle and ringing the bell.-
Last night, sir, one of the locomotives
few of the track, leaped across my bed
to the other track, and the engineer grin
ned ut me like the devil. The passengers
all looked like devils, some with no horns
ct all. Each devil carried a canary bird,
which seemed to sing like steam whis.
tie. "''~'
Here the informant paused.
Well, SIR your complaint is just we
have already taken measures to have the
railroad track removed from your house,
60 that you can sleep without being dis.
turbed," was our reply.
The man seemed grateful that such q
course had been taken, and as he rose to
depart, he said:
o." Sir, l wish you would remove that
worm from my shoulder; only little
while ago l pulled one out Of my forehead
and threw it on the pavement; just as
was about to put my foot on it. nearly a
hundred ran up my leg, and l suppose
this is one of them"
We removed the imaginary worm, when
No exclaimed
"Why, there is more Of them"
.-" Wait . moment" said we.
A brush was obtained, and properly
used. The man, evidently gentleman,
returned his thanks for our kindness, and
suddenly left the Office. He was strang-
or. What became Of him we know not,
but We thought the whole scene q first
class temperance lecture.