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Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-02-23

The following amusing anecdotes of
preachers should go together:
The hat was paeseI around 10 Q certain
congregation for the purpose Of taking up
q cUilectinn. After it had made the cir.
cult of the church it was handed to the
munster. whn. by the way. had exchanged
pulpits with the regular preacher, and be
found not penny III Il. lie inverted The
has over the pulpit cushion and shook it,
that tie emptiness might be kaown, then
raising his eyes toward the ceiling, be ex-
claimed, with great fervoF:
i thaok God that / got back ny hat
from this congregation 2
Anatber preacher, who bad been annoy.
ed several times by finding buttons 10 the
cvllsct'un faT the hesthen. "ften adm nish-
ing the cnUgr-pa loo 70 take hssd that the
buttunr To y d" pied iulO the bat were n I
these with iAtt.ned eyes, tor. RAID lie
while the heatnen are re deceived inta
the ballet that they are IN. they ace reu-
dered wholly worthless ne buttoas 7
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-02-23

A young lady was heard to say, Il wish
] c'uld do something for my country; l
Would willingly becume nurse in hos.
pItA!, bus | have not physical strength =
WHAT cen DIP
A ffirnd replied You can sine.'
fYes, l can eng. out what Of thstp
Go TO one Of the hospitals and sina for
the soldiers
The idea seemed to please her. She ac-
cOmpsnisd friend who waa long used 10
such visits. and who introduced her. by
saying 10 the patients:
Here Is young lady who hes coma to
siog 70: you.'
Airbe De-e announcement every face
Wa agiow with aDimaiOn-esery eve = as
rlveied on her Ni.h rxpectaut tisssare :
She sang few songs, commencing with
the glorious Star Spaogled B4hner.S
As the thrilling notes Of that sung rang
tbFiuKb the arartmeaf, one poor maa. who
mad been given mp by the phyrieisns, as
almost belp'ess case. BALI raised himself in
BID, l-aBed bis head upnr his bsnd. sod
drank IN every npts like 20 roDeb nectar,
the effect was electric. Rrsoa that hour
be began 70 anspd, and fnSlly rse0EereA
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-02-23

The sympstnier al the essRenRers on
beard one ut "ur lake steamers we're re-
Gently very much exited for the widow Of
"A man who died un buard, during the trip
from De,rrit tn But ID
He had been s,esIaee passenger and left
not only y wife tut Resersl Oh l!ren 60
mouru his departure. Poverty seemed to
have claimed the tan,ily as It's own, and
their louely situation, Jar from home, and
at the mercy Of Tie WOrli's charities, seem
ed dreary en- ugh. r
The subject Was agitated in the cabin Of
the boat. aud q c. lection Vas started 10
aid tbs iorlJru widow, and her helpless to-
faH;s.
The Gum rsissd amnunted 70 eonsideFa-
BILE. . d gIik eyes OEsa,wiRg with tears
Of eemmiseratiOn. committee proceeded 10
hest " ibr giIt upop the P-iict.
S'ie vac ressrd upon q barrel of white
fsh knitting. where the eDmnlittae iuuna
her, aud showed evidence Of neiug pa
italy rss,hcilsd 20 toe lisa she h.,d sus-
.aiaed. The n,aney WAS paid OVsr-tLe
widow aspnstej IL 10 purse conaaining =
large amount Of p .ssaf cafrencs and green.
backs, and then, a. she resDued her knit-
hpg. remarked. With suhdued ie, Ens.--
Wall DUNN Is orter cry much-he
Wan't really = bloo6 rtlstion.' hlssBes3 /
. he GeWmittes retjbadg sIssas aas 3
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-02-23
An UDceremonIous Father

10 one Of the interior towns OF New Ter.
eey, some miles distant from the Ambou
Central Railroad, where the inhabitantS
never had the pleasure eff coming in con.
tact with that pufe-mindsd and liberal
corporation consequently are honest and.
humaneG lived old Mr.. Green, q sinonIa =
aod eccentric genius. He was a vidoWer-
wtll-ot 10 the worl1, and blessed with the.
prettiest daughter that New jersey cooId'
boast of. OF course she had lover. arp
good looking girls have beahx, 50 Martha
Green was cot en- exception to the general
rule; but her father was'so singular on
else thought 90 much of Der, that Mariba'a.
feller' didn't dare hint 70 the old man,
that be would like to provide for his child :,
and do the best be could for her,
Ii was in vain that Martha urged Frank
her beau, to have private talk with her:
father. The old man didn't like 20 be;
talked to, and il word was forced from,
him II vas generally au oath, and disa..
greeable one at that; but after Martha had
inspired Frank with some courage. tt vaas
with serinus niegiviDgs that Ee started In,
search OF Mr. Green for the ptfrposs Of
opening bis heart and mind at the same,
time.-
Frank found the cid gentleman hard at,
work on pig-pen. The old fellow aid not
and would not notice his vieitor, 90 Franz;
"a With his coat and lent heipioR hand
he sweat and inwardly cursed the work
but not word was exchanged between,
the parties uotil the pen was completed:
ana a. the last nail was driven home.
Frank said. In trembling tones:
Mr. Green, love Martha
Humph i growled the old fellow.
Can have herP
Take her. and be DID, ives the surlvf
answer and the old fellow vent to sups,
per-,
Frank did take her, and has never BEEN
sorry for the act
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-02-23
MaxIms OF Wa.h,ngtou.

The following mex ms of Washington
ought to be pubI'shed ia every newspaper
10 the land unce year:
Use no reproaehful language against
any one--neither curses or revelInps.
Be nns 40 hasty to believe lyirg reports
to the dlsparsHement Of any one
10 your apparel be modest, and endeay-
or 20 accommodate nature, rather than to
procure Rdmiratinn r..T 4r
AsHciate yourself only with men Of
good quality. If You esteem pur reputation,
Tor il IL better to be alone thao in bad
Company. -8l
Let your conversation be without malice
or envy. for IL IL sign Of sttractable end
commendable spirit; and in cases Of pas
sion. admit reason to govern.
Use not base and friu lIus things 'gainst
grown add learned men; nor very dificuit
questions or entjecrs among the ienoraut
nor things hard to believe.
Speak not doleful things in the time If
mirth, NOR at the table; nor Of melspcbolV
things as death or wounds, and if Others
mention them. change il you Can. the dis
course.
Break not jest when none take pleas
IRE 10 mirth. Laugh not loud, nor at Il
without occasion. DeriGs m :uaR'S mis-.
fortune, though there seems to Le some
cause.
Speak not injurious words either in Jest
or 10 earnest. Self at no one, though you
may get occasion
Be MT forward. bat friendly and euurte-
ous-the FIRST Go ssiute. hear an answer
and. yet be pensive when il is time 70 COD.
verse.
Go not thither when you know not " heth-
or YOU sha i ne ", .nme or not.
Reprehend not the imperfeetions Of 9th.
ere. to- that belongs to parents, masters
and supervisors.
Speak not 10 an untnoW0 tongue in
company, but in your oWn lsngDage. and
that as those OfqusIity do, and not as the
vulgar.
sublime matters treat seriously.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-02-23
A second. but not verv sos...s.
q ThOught.

a esrtaln gentleman Of certain v;Il...
Loot bis wife by death; be mourpeS r,,,sS
after her demise, % ali good husband. -
in duty bound to. - =
Not having any relative near, one az hSr
Reighbors-a jr1y good fello1-vsIked
with the wid"1er r. the grave. :,
Atter the ceremonies were gone throug6
with, and the procesEi was RETURNING
numeward. the kInd neighbcr sympati1ad
with the bereaved husband, and told bin
ne mds, u give way too mitch 20 Rrief Cor.
d would 6Eesk him down, and be hoped Ia
zee bin cheer up ri be happy again, a
tears would not regain his loss, and were
of no avail.
Alas = sJb5sd out the nouruer. Earth
has DO longer any happiness FOR Door NJ.
Whst is liiei WHIST 10 me WHOLE world 10 a
man who has lost his wife p
'I"u have ever done your tFhoIs datv e..
wards her, said the other, treated hef
kindly and indulgentlv. Your wife can
Dever coms back to you, mourn Won ever
50 much 80 al yon have to do Is 10 seek
out another TO cheer your way dong thv
rough paths Of life. There is the Kind.
amis5 bic and pretty little buxom widJ1
Cassy-she would make your home bappV
Il ku0W you W1uli like her, and / An
quite sure she would be wiling
NY dear frisnd.' replied the wifelsss
man. bis eyes foil Of tears, do not, / be.
seech yo1. speak Of sueh o thing-my loss
10 irreparable.'
The Douruer invited alf bis hfsnds Nbo
attended the funeral to sup with him that
night. according to the usual custom of tbs
place on such occasions.
As the party was tetiring. the wfdoweF
urged his neiEhbor to stsy with him till
bed time as he felt SO lonely. a bottle
OF choice wine was brought on, which the
two friends discussed-then another VA
broached and finished.
Finally, the ueighbor arose and took hf.
departure. He had not proceeded rnsuV
ga rds, when the n an Of grief and bereaveE
meni bailsd him 20 come back, as be had q
word to say to him. Then, placing his
lips to bic friends ear, be whispered
Neigbbor, think noV could bear 70
hear that lady's name mentioned Z
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-02-23
Green.

The New Haven Journal tells ssorT of
a countsymsn named Baker. Mr.. G.W
braol'y had been showing bis rural friends1
package $50 bonds, with coupons atI
tache3, and lost u $500 bond. There vas
a crest search instituted at once, asd the;
police aud telegraph were brought into
requisisian, when the countryman, Baker,.
was Informed of the loss.
DO you mean them things yod vsrU1
showing Us this afternoon 2
Mr.. Baker was Informed that those vsra
the things Mr.. Baker exclaimed
We'll. l guess l put one in my pocket:
] supposed they were some new hind Of
baodbills. and l thought wouId taks one
home aud read It. l guess it's 10 one Of
my overcoat pockets'
Aud be immediat, ly felt and found n.
10 common With the rest Of the party. Se
did not know IT'S yalae, having never sesa.
one before.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-02-23
ArhouglltluI child.

L lie, when about seven summers had
-, ,, sssd over Der curly head, was one da;
observed to be uuusually quiet and tnci-
turn, with line Of care acrass her fore
head ediiying to behald. Her mother at
last Noticed il. and inquired the cause:
Because, I'm W.rTied,' petiisbly snap
ping out the word :, and tagging away at
her sewing, en- S"me duil's garmenil v ith
thu air Of an ili-used mHrtyr
Upon hs'ng i.t rrt, ed ss TO the qoali-
~ OF her AtrIals,' rhe burst out with:
'Msmms. I've been ! "k'n over all nv
dressrs, and haysn't got one fl TO be mar
T5ed IN. U. hsss ir's my white muslin; bur
(dlsd4infullyl that wont be deeeut TO wear
by the time Pm grown up
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-02-23
VOL. q NO. 81.
Facis Tor the Curlous.

According to B0erhsve, the healthiesi
children are born in January, February
and march. ta.t .sip 4fs-'
SeFpents annually shed their skins, which
remarkable as it may as Fret appear, ex-
tend over their eyes.
TIE uatotsl smslI-pox ususlly carries ofI
eight ~ every hundred attached With il;
hut Of three hundred vsecinated, Oply one
| lies
Of one Thousand infants fed by the
m0ther's milk. not abuse three hundred
die; but Of the came number reared by wet
purses, Eve hundred die,
China. properly sn-oalled, contains about
three hundred and fity millions Of eouls,
aud extends over twenty degrees Of latitude
-snd twenty Of longitude, or four hundred
square degrees.
The hes. locust and gras.hopper jump
two hundred times their own length; equal
to quarter of mile for a man.
There are IN q man Eve hundred and
twenty seven muscles. two hundred and
fity-seveR Of vhieb are 10 pairs, Ofthese
no less THAI one hundred are constantly
used in the simple act Of bresthing.
The 6rSt c0deOG written laws poesesscd
by the AthenIsBS was prepared By Draeo,
man Of stern and rigid eharactsr.-
These laws punished all crimes with death;
and on account Of their sshguinaty char
scter, are said to have been written 10
blood.
There are thirty-six Thousand seeds 10
the carsula Ofa tobacco pIanT; and Ray
the celsbrsted botanist, cUunted 10 the
head OF poppie Thirty Thousand seeds
IL has been calculated BY many nuturalists
that the 6lm tree produces thirty. We
thousand reeds
If the feathery giIIs Ct Q small perch
could be uoioided and spread out, they
would Desrly cover EQuaTe yard. This
will rot appear 30 extraordinary when II
10 reeollecied that the nsvs in a dogs
nose Is spread out IN On thin q web. tha,
1t is computed to be equal to four SQUIRE
feet.
IL the human skeleton there are two
hundred and Fifty two separate bones
Hard working people sometimes have an
extra number. which are Turned near the
i"ints Of the thumb, fore-fngers aud toes
They are useful in increasing the power
wherever they grow.
The aOrta, or principal artery, of the
whale. measures sbout a foot 10 dIameter
The quantity Of llJed thrown into is OF
each pulsatIun has been estimated at from
ten Co fifteen gallons; the rush Of tbs fluid
is quite audible to the barpouners when
about TO strike the .snimaI
When rabbits. squirrels. and various
other gnawing animals, are fed On soft
meats. their teeth often grow 60 loog and
crooked as to prevent them frUm taking
food, aud instances have occurred in which
to preserve life. it became necessary Il
break "a or extract the teeth
DIR Darwin vas Of ths opinion that if :
deaf person dreamed Of hearing. the in.
ternaI parts. essential to the function, Nere
u"impsIred The same remark, says Dr.
Smith. Of B ,stin. is applicable to the
blind. 81 have invariably found that the
incurably tlind never dream Of seeing or
hearing.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-02-23

penny marin S'
oLd isdy-No, little boy, here Is q psnnE
ior keeping right end upwards.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-02-23

HoRRIBLE !-At WOman's Rights Con-
yentlon IN Nes York. sreedutiOn was
reported. aud laid over for the mex; meet
ing, that If justice was not fully done 90
the ladies. and that soon, they would stop
che populstioa Of this eOanlrEI
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-02-23

To win con6denes We must Be tru.hs,.
ourselves. Suspicion breads ths ssii n
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-02-23
DENTISTRY:

Dr. F.. b. CHOC HR NE
NVTOULD respectfully inform the inhabitants o
w -oliet and vicinity, TINT afeer absence OF
years. has returned to Joliet for the purpose Of
the rooms formerly occupied by Carpenter Pierce,
sIy OVER BROWNS DRUG STORE,
where he viii be pleased all who msy need IIRT
CLASS DENTAL OPERATIONS.
Those WHO may employ him may be assured that all
Operations Will be performed in neat, trsssty and
1alhJtl1 MdnilST.
Nov %, 1881. ma ti
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-02-23

The only chance for some me6,s hat,
ever 20 contain anything valuable il 70
pass them sr0uad fer pennies.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-02-23

Our happiness does not consist IN being.
without passions, but in having. eonmand
of them.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-02-23

a divine in Kent. seldom ia church,
but rigid Justice of she Peace. having
. Vsgrant brought before him, said, surli-
., IN teach you the law, you EpgabOnd,
I'll warrant you
II would he much more becoming, an
sWertf the pc"s ts4UWy if you would leach
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-02-23

A man who cannot mind his own fs,.s;-
ness 10 nOt fit 70 be- trusted vitR he
king's. ~
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-02-23

II 10 very certain that man viii not
walk straight, ifhe follows his mind'a'
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-02-23

Listen % every zephyr for soms r.p,e.f.
lt is surely there, aud bs iS unf6rtnssi.''
Who does not bssr Il, ''. = 's Va
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-02-23

Principle is q, passian for truth. The
truths q man bsleVss 10 are sSgpiliars of
his world.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-02-23
CmaE n EELER,

A GENT RuR THE UNITED STATS AND AMER.
"a lean Express Companies, will forward IA ghtana
VslnAblss 20 all point. of the eonhtry Notes. Di
JaIist July IL. 1858 n4-tf
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-02-23
Jo,,.. 5TarbIe works,

,CYuARLgs <. MUNGER, Manufaetureranddealef
HKRIsLE MONUMENTs, TOMB STONES FUR.
NITURE, &C., &C.
ear the Rock Island Depot, Joliet. Illinois. Order
On Abr0adrespeetfaily solicited -
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-02-23
". G.. THOMPSON,

ARCHATECT AND DER /,
TSJILI. furnish Plans and Specifications, and take
w contracts for, suPeriutend the erection Of
Churches School Houses, Public Buildings and DWELL
sIOp md once on Chicago Street, near "A st.
L n II. IIepot n3S-tf
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-02-23

!. a lady who wears pretty 'iltIe.alippsr
10 often loved By The foot. -
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-02-23

see eFintine ofsvs, ID seript,o, vy,,h .,..v.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT to order on ,h.,.,s----
- sraso elankstsbteohstAntly On IN
oe aeeompanied By cash, unIessso 49,. % -
soeeomes responsible for the zane. - knoue
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-02-23
iTNG AND PAPERINC.

All work warranSoa TO $40 vatzs satisfaction and
prices 20 SUIT the times Orders sent by mail will
SeiVe pronInt attention (n2ly)
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-02-23
SHOW RESPECT TO THE DEAD.
CITY MARBLE FACTORY.

II EEEON 4 REEFS, Manufacturers in
IL every variety Of
Marble 1I0Mumentss Head stones, &c.
.ia Jefferson Street, north of County Jail,
JOLIET, ILLINOIS.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-02-23

OIvTL ENGINEER AND DE Putty COUNTY, SUR
~ YEY1R. Maps and Plais drawn to order.
Office in the Court House. dec1e-u2T
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-11-09
THE ELECTION.

The result Of the election in this city yes
teIday was another AbolitioFtictory.
There were 2,S41 votes poiled, out ol
which Lincoln received : ma5ority Of Isl,
and Price for Congress II.
Rock Island gives . Democratic majority
Of about 40, and Moline Republican ma
jority ofs36.
Blue Grass cast 10 votes; Ga Republican
majority.
Rockingham Al votes; IS Republican ma
jority.
Pleasant Valley % Republics majority.
lie Claire 81 Republican majority.
Princeton 113 Republican majority.
Winfield "a Republican majority.
Buffalo IL Democratic majority. The
Republicans elected their Supervisor and
one or two Township officers.
From the above figures we think it safe to
concede the county to the Republican tick
ct.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-11-09

s'TnE difference between . fool and a
wise man." The wise begins where the
fool leaves off. The wise insure their Life
and Health before disease overtakes them.
The wiss require no argument to prove that
q few thousand dollars left to = helpless
family will safe them from vice and misery.
The nise know that Eve or ten dollars per
week is not only . relief but support to a
family visited by sickness. Become wise
before it is too late, and examine subject
that interests the human family in the high
est degree, at the Office Of
VIZ. ALLEN INGALLS,,
Room No. Q, over Macklot's Bank,
Corner Of Brady and Cd streets.
Oct. 1O-dtf.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-11-09

HoAx.-The call for all the able-bodicd
militia to turn out this morning at o'clock,
to guard the banks and repel invasion, was
hoax pcrpctrated, as We are credibly in
formed, by Charley Eldridge. He succeed
ed in getting about two hundred young
men out of bed, and after marshaling them
they were informed that they were not
wanted. There were several blank faces
about that time. Too bad, Charley. Don't
trife with such serious subjects.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-11-09

GnsAr Excffsnzxf n Towx-RRons or
An rurnspn RssepR Ran. Tn NnnAst AND
MrLr4lA OaDsssD Ou1.-EArly last evening
Gen. Baker received information iron the
Military authorities % ths Island TIT : blot
had bsen discovered among ths rsbel pris-
oners there, which ms = make strong
effort TO break guard, gain possessioa ofthe
Railrosd Bridge, and the Ferry Boat, and
make descent il force upon this city aad
secure possession Of the militas equipments
of this post, and then comnk s6eh depes1ar
tons - they could.
Notwithstanding Gen. Baker 1nok no stock
to speak Of in this report, he It snce decid-
ed to take the safe side. and ordered out The
militia organisations hcre-all q which
Capt. Muller's, Capt. Peters, Capt. Fraser's.
and Capt. Eldridge's ConpAniesfssponded.
He also sent to Camp Mcclellan Se Co. A.,
Of the 1lth Regiment The me- reported
at once-the entire Regiment being anxious
to have hand in. A strong fores was sta
toned at the Railroad Bridge, the draw Of
which was ordered kept open for the night.
Twenty men were stationed 1t the National
Bank, twenty At the State Bank, twenty At
the U. S. Express Office, and the balance
were posted 1t different points to await or
ders.
Excitement was intense, men we're hur-
rying r-skelter, asking oil sorts Of ques
tions and spreading all sorts Of rumors, and
1t was not until Midnight that the excite
ment had so far abated as to warrant the
public in taking q snooze. Some remained
upon the alert all night, and have not yet
rcgaincd their vented mental composure.
The fact Of the matter is, the whole thing
was complete humbug. With due vigi-
lance on the part Of the 5000 men who
guarded the rebel barracks on the Island,
there is no more danger Of an outbreak than
there is Of an earthquake, and those who
allow their nervous systems to become SO
deranged at these little rumors simply make
themselves ridiculous.
The action taken by Gen. Baker in the
matter was proper, under the circumstances.
70 have refused 10 pay any attention to the
notice he received would, perhaps, been in
discreet, yet his invariable answer to all
questions upon the subject was that he had
not the least idea that any danger existed,
or that any demonstration would be made
by the rebels, last evening. Such was the
fact. There was no outbreak, and no signs
Of any on the Island. What scare next?
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-11-09

TasA1ns-sSnIks."1 This beautiful little
play-a dramitintion cfNieholas Nicalsby,
was presented last night, for the first time,
IN Davenport. By far the most artistic per-
Eormance that Miss Emma Webb has yet
given Vas hsr rendition Of the character Of
Snike, the poor, forsaken, and abused
school-boy. Il was natural and truthful,
the living embodiment Of the authors con-
ception. Mss Ada made the most Of the
very small part Of Miss Sqdeers.
The ladies and gentlemen who performsd
the part Of Mrs. Squeers, Manteline, Ralph
Nickleby, Squeers and John Bowde, were
very good-that Of Nicholas would have
been > great deal better il the gentleman
had been well up in his part. II there is
any excuse for such expressions as "Ths
fellows ring, Of whom the ring was drop
ped, was dropped among thcm," it is in the
inadequate time given to study. An actor
is but mortal, and it is unreasonable to ex-
pcct him to learn new part for every day
in the week.
The farce Of tour GAL" in which Miss
Ada Webb showed with her usual adyan-
tage, and in which the co npany acquitted
themselves well, concluded the perform
ance.
Tonight they produce another new piece,
entitled the "Little Marquis" and conclude
with "The Young Actress" the best pro-
team farsc ever written. The part Of Maria,
the managers daughter, Miss Ada Webb
affording ample scope for the display other
brilliant character-acting and splendid sing
ing.