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TREAsURy rrrAsrasHT,
CoNsgDERATs STATES OF AnEPiC.,
Richmond. July 80, 1854. J

Richmond, July 30, 1854. }
TAXED TREASURY NOTES.-In or
4 der to promote, as far practicable, the early
liquidation BY The Treasury OF the OUTSTANDING
TAXED NOTES, the Treasurer, Assistant Treasu.
rer and Pay Deposaries III the different States are
hereby authorized to receive the said notes, except
inc for same eer,eaes Of oan aro yP
tor OF non-taxable bonds. The said certificates,
be payable on demand after theexpira'or. Of nine!7
days.
and all agents for the sale of the above bonds are
hereby authorized 10 receive the taxed notes, With
the exception above named, III psym.n. Of bond.
when sold, a: the rate Of Cog per c"ntuIn.
q. 4. TRENHOLM,
], 2-ts Secretary Of the Treasury.
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GAGE i1sss--The following parties
vac arrested yesterday afternoon and
conmitted TO the cage
Ii: isaesll: Randall, free negro. CHARGED
vain stealing wearing .ppsrsl .n. 1 S.1
cioehang from b. Serdini. -''u oeu
e., 80. 2! Lyssh. elhrged With taking, BY
60 - violence, pies, and strik;ncs I
- :. Sullivan, charged with intsrfar;,.
sl the police in the discharge Of then then
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NEGROES FOR HIRE AND SALE.

NJ EGRO GIRL FOR SALE PRIVATE.
IN LY.-The present owner has very spVishtly
and useful GIRL, very handy and apt about a
house, and good nurse for small children. She is
sold for no fault. To remain in the city. Apply,
between II and 3, at No. 20 Main street.
fe l7-3t
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nR. GARNE1'l, formerly of Washing
j J ton, u. c., has removed his residence to the
corner Of First and Grace streets. Persons residing
in the lower portion Of the city, who may desire his
professional attention during the day, will please
leave their messages at MEADE & BAKERS drug
store, corner Of Main and Tenth streets
fe2--eodl0ts
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ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS RE-

NNE HU n DRIED DOLLARS RE-
~ WARD.-Ran away from the subscriber, in
Powhatan, JAMES yellow boy eighteen years
old, large little stoopeddown look when oor~elsed
with, six feet in height large feet, wooden bottom
shoes, soilcd velvet cap, dark roundabout coat and
pants, fine set of teeth. The above reward will be
given for thedelivery Of the above servant to the
subscriber, or for securing him in the Richmond
Jail, where he is supposed to be lurking.
C. TYREE,
fc 13-6ts Powhatan Courthouse, Va.
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DOR HIRE, NEGRO MAN, twenty
five years old, i good house servant, washer,
tote, able good cook, and good hand with horses.
Apply to n. NJ. LEE, Franklin street, near Ex-
change Hotel &c lit
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ORDER No. 60.-Undcr this order a
number of Yankee descrters were sent
homeward, by the usual route, yesterday
afternoon.
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ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS RE-
~ WARD.-Ran away from Camp Winder Hos
p'tal, the 18th of January last, my BOY,
DANIEL 1 will pay the above reward for bis le-
turn to me, III the city, or lodsment in the city lai,
with notice. Ills age is twenty-one; height, five
feet six inches. He is very black with pleasant
1ace and large eyes; is knock-kneed, and has e
staggering, shutting walk.
GEORGE w. LANGHORNE.
Eleventh and Marshall streets, Richmond.
f. l3--Jts
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BY Redwood, Phillips & Co., Auctioneers,
No. 81 Main street.


No. 81 Main street.
WE WILL SELL AT AUCTION,
w on MONDAY NEXT, at our store, No. 81
Main street. an assortment of HOUSEHOLD AND
KITCHEN FURNITURE, comprising, in part,
good FEATHER BED. BOLSTER and Pill
sLoAT;s sEw1NG-MAcu1NE, in complete
sIoAT's PLANTATION sEwING-MA-
CHINE. new and in good order:
excellent PIANO, six octave, first-rate nstru-
ment;
BUREAU and BOOK CASE,
| EASY CHAIR.
= excellent TABLES. with leaves;
small PIANO, for beginners;
Several small TABLES,
(ientemen's CLOTHING,
Ladies' CLOTHING,
very fine GOLD CHAIN,
Several WATCHES, &c, &c,
- REDWOOD, PHILLIPS 4 CO.,
WE WILL SELL, AT THE HORSE
w LOT, on Council Chamber Hill, on SATUR
FAY MORNING., Mt 10 o'clock,
2CANALRY HORSES,
very elegant ONE-IIORSE CARRIAGE
and HARNESS,
BUGGY and HARNESS,
ROCKAWAY and HARNESS,
Several WORK HORSES and MULES.
REDWOOD, PHILLIPS s. CO.,
hE ia Main street.
WE WILL SELL, at the Horse Lot,
w on SATURDAY NEXT, at 10 o'clock,
fine cavalry HORSE,
Several harness and cavalry HORSES,
Several VEHICLES, &c.
REDWOOD, PHILLIPS & CO.,
fell Auctioncers.
BY G. W. Willis, Auctioneer,
No. G3 Main s:reet)
WILL BE SOLD AT AUCTION, AT
w my store, on SATURDAY, February 18th,
at 10 o'clock, 4 very desirable lot of
Household and Kitchen Furniture,
Stoves, CrOckery and Glassware,
Ecady-made Clothing.
Shoes, Hats. Blankets,
Dry Goods, &c.
Several fine Gold and Silver Watches,
Jewelry, &c.
fel g. W. WILLIS, Auctioneer.
By F. b. Cook, Auctioneer,
mo. 70 Main street.)
HORSES, MULES. CARRIAGES, &C.,
III FOR SALE AT AUCTION.-On SATUR-
DAY. the lXt instant, at 10 o'clock, will SELL at
the Horse Lot on Council Chamber Hill,
Several superior Saddle and Harness Horses,
among which is one very handsome and
valuable Grey Horse, "Grey Eagle" stock,
seven years old, kind and gentle, trots.
PAGES and :allops well, works we'll i'll har-
ness. or suits we'll for cavalry officer;
very excellent Mules,
l superior Family Carriage and Harness, &c.
fe IL L. Il. COOK, Auctionecr.
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RAea WAxrsp.-The highest market price Will Be
.ssa n nm. orr,cx for all kinds Of cLxAs COTTON
saA Iussx aAos, In large or small QUANTITIES.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
CoEsZDERATx STATES or AMERICA.
7 OANS ON THE SECURITY or THE

7 OANS On TIE SECURITY or THE
FIVE. HUNDRED MILLION SIX PER
CGAT. Non -I&I hB.a BONDS, UNDER TILE
3hNENIjI SECTION OF ItTE CURRENCY
LAN.-Depcsi cali viii he received by TIE
treasurer lii this city, n istant TEtasuIers u
Charleston and Mobile, and lie Dorosi.aues at
Wilmington. Raleigh, Columbia, Augusta, S.igaG.
naA ana Montgomery, and certificates viii be issued
ior tie same, aeiiEg ln.ere. at the Of foar peg
cent. Icr annun, and secured b. the b: po,hec2o,
II al amour. of the above bonds equal 20 tae sun
u these loans. The bonds TO be set apart BY the
Urea 'res, ard the proceeds, when sold, applied
cll.siTcl! to the payment OF the said certificate.
Tbs security and convenience afforded to banks
and other COZ poraions, and to the pubic generally
By this mode OF temporary investment. and the Fl.
feet OF the measure, if generally adopted, keep
ing the currency within moderate bounds il is hoped
will commend it - the favorable consideration of The
colnTuntyard secure their prompt corporation
carrying into eject. g. A. TRENHOLM.
ia 2-ts Secretary. Of the Tra&Sa.rc.
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nNE HUNDRED AND TWENTY
" FIVE DOLLARS HEWAKD.--Ran away, on
the sth Of October, * negro girl. named MILE
She is eleven years old, we'll grown, very dark com
llcxion and has lost of her front teeth. will
pay the above reward to any one who will deliver
her to me at the Richmond Arsenal.
f. l6-3ta w. i. FIRTH.
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By e. B. Cook, Auctioneer,
mo. 70 Main street.

TLEGANT PARLOR, CHAMBER.
IL DINING ROOM AND HALL FURNITURE.
SPLENDID VELVET CARPETS, ROSEWOOD
PIANO, &C, FOR SALE AT AUCrION.-On
FRIDAY, the 18th Instant at 10 o'clock, will sell
at the residence CT G. W. Minnis, Esl. on Main,
between Second and Third streets, Il most valuable
and excellent assortment Of FURNITURE, &c.
Among the items of Parlor Furniture will be
found
Handsome Brocatelle Window Curtains,
Handsome Lace Window Curtains,
Very elegant French Plate Mirrors,
Velvet Tapestry Carpets, good as new and very
Divans, furlor Chairs,
Ottomans, Parlor Ornaments,
Superb Engravings and Pictures,
One very superior G9-octaee Piano, made by
In CHAMBER FURN1rUREis.
One suite Of magnificent Rosewood Chamber
Furniture, complete;
Handsome Jenny Lind, French and other
BedsteadS
Elegant Wardrobes,
Ingram Carpets, in very excellent order;
One handsome set Oak Dining room Furniture,
One Sloats elliptic Cabinet Sewing Machine,
with everything complete;
Very rich French China Tea Set, beautifully
Very rich French China Dessert Set.
Massive Silver-plated Tea Service.
Ono elegant Hall suite of Furniture, solid oak !;
One very excellent and large Cooking Stove,
Dining-room Stove.
ALSO.
An excellent assortment of useful Kitchen
Furniture. L. y. COOK,
fe III Auctioneer.
Will be added TO the above,
One beautiful Panoramic Picture, with Musical
Box and Clock attached thereto.
f. Is T.. u. COOK, Aticti0neer.
BY Robinson, Adams & Co., Auctioneers,
corner Of Ninth and Main strects.)
WYE WILL OFFER FOR SALE AT
w AUCTION, on FRIDAY NEXT, the 18th
instant, commencing at 10 o'clock, our usual as
sortment of
GROCERIES,
SHEETINGS,
OSNABURGS,
COTTON YARNS,
DRY GOODS.
BOOTS, SHOES and
MISCELLANEOUS GOODS.
Consignnents solicited.
Particulars given morning of sale.
ROBINSON, ADAMS & CO.,
fel5 Auctionecrs.
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MACHINERY, LUMBER. Ere. AT

MACHINERY, LUMBER. Ere, AT
wi AUCTION.-I will sell, on WEDNESDAY,
February 22d, at the shop of Messrs. A. T. Burr &
Co., on Main. between Seventh and Eighth streets,
commencing at 10 O'clock 4. NJ,
! Planning or Moulding Machine,
TennoninS Machiee
Power Morticing Machine,
Foot Morticing Machine,
Tongue and Growing Machine,
Circular-Saw Bench and Saws,
Lathes for turning wood,
About twenty-five feet of two-inch Shaft
ing, with Drums and Hangers.
ALSO,
The Benches and all the Lumber in the
shop.
l Oak Office Desk,
400 or 500 Black Walnut Vaniers,
VarniSh and Brushes,
patent Loom, nearly completed, Sc.
BY order OF A. Il. Il, kR & Co.
fe Ii . I. W. KEESEE, Auctioncer.
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RUNAWAYS.

FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS RE-
WARD.-Ran away from Greensboro, North
Carolina, OH the 18th of this month, negro man,
named LEWIS. Said negro is about twcnty-four
years old. five feet ten eleven inches high black
complexion, and weighs one hundred and ninety
two pounds. lie bought On the 81 of February
from DIR. X. II. Christian. l will pay the above
reward for his delivery to me.
ROBERT LUMPKIN,
fe l6-lm. Richmond Virginia.
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by w. II. Fowle, Sons & Co., Auctioneers.
nN TUESDAY NEXT, the 2lst in
~ slant, at II O'clock We shall sell
SUGAR,
COFFEE,
BLACK PEPPER,
SODk,
OSNABURGs,
DRY GOODS and :
MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES.
Among the Dry Goods will be found
Q pieces Florence Silk, for bonnet trimmings :;
! piece white-fgured Hermann, for bridal
dresses;
piece brown Satin, yard wide;
piece colorcd Plaid Silk,
piece brown Silk Velvet, yard wide;
Velvet Cloak,
Cloth Cloaks,
100 Ladies' Silk Belts
Special advertisement on day OF sale.
WIN. IL. FOWLE, SONS & CO.,
fe Is A,tcioneers.
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

1.-TWO HUNDRED AND SEVENTY
I SIX ACRES OF LANDIN AMELIA COUNTY,
on NAMOZIN CREEK, WITHIN TWO MILES
OF APPOMArTOx RIVER, FOR SALE PRI-
vATELY.-We effer for sale the above-described
farm 1t adj Joins the lands Of Mr.. Nance and the
estate of John W. Foster, deceased about thirty
clca,ed, the balance in original growth of oak
hickory and pine. There 10 improvements on
the place except Il large barn. To effect speedy
SALE it will be sold for the low price of $40 per
Apply at once to GRUBBS 4 WILLIAMS,
fe TIT Auctioncers.
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7 WILL SELL, AT MY STORE, OK
l Governor street, between Main and Franklin,
on MONDAY NEXT, the 10th instant, large
quantity of HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FUR
NITURE. amongst which is splendid
PAR1.OR SET, in satin brocatelle;
Superior TEA CHINA, GLASS and CROCHE-
RYWARE,
CLOTHING, &c.
A more particular description in future adver-
tiSeInent.
ADDITIONAL.
Will be added to my Sole, on MONDAY, at l.
o'clock NJ,
One splendid FAMILY CARRIAGE.
nearly new aud in perfect order
e Ii THOS. ". KEESEE, Auctionccr
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1865-10-15
THE LATE BISHOP OTEY.

A story has been going the rounds Of
the press, stating that the late Bishop
Otey, of Tennessee, declared on his
deathbed that be believed treason 10 be
"the objectionable sin" This report is
denied in the Christian WanesS, which
gives the following account of the Bishops
last moment:
The Bishop of Tennessee was friend
Of the Union, aud in no way was seduced
into giving his influence for secession
until it had become au established fact,
and the only course open for him as a
bishop and minister of Christ was to bow
before the government de tdcto ot the
State, ill his tyranny was overpast To
the last his love for tn Union was strong,
and anguish at the mad schemes OF The
Confederate authorities undoubtedly has
tened his end. Bat that he or any other
clergyman OF intellect and Standing pro.
pounded the curious, exegesis alleged is
simply absurd, 1t nigh, DO IA "Parson"
BrowDlow, whose traves,ies Of SsIiptprg
are unfortunately too well kpown, bat not
for the moderate and learned bishop 10
whom it is attributed.
Neither did his dying hours exhibit any
sich meo.dramatic scene as the state
u.ent asserts. During he last week Of
his illness the Bishop Was alnos. en.i.el7
unconscious, and words or sentences Of
Scripture. or the Lords Prayer, we're the
only things that attracted bis attention.
writes one who was conyersant with his
dying hours. and has placed on record
the story of bis departure hence.
Among his last acts before his mind
was clouded by illness, was the reception
of the Holy Communion, prefacing this
commemoration of his dying Lord with
the words. Il call you all present to wit
ness that my only hope of salvation is
through the blood of Jesus Christ" and
among his last letters. filled with earnest
counses of love aud charity. he refers to
the war as follows: II was the most re
luctant Of all about me to see the incep.
ton of this contest. l did everything 10
my power TO prevent it. but it was like
throwing straws against the wind"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1865-10-15
GALLASrRr-The Mobile Times of the

GALLANrRr.-The Mobile Times of the
9th has the following:
we are informed by passenger on the
Mobile and Ohio Railroad that some six
or eight men, forming a party, behaved
very rudely to some ladies on the down
train at aud from CoriDth to this city.
One especinlly, who prentended TO be a
Colonel in the regular army, msde him.
self obnoxious to the ladies; aud on being
demonstrated with by the brakeman and
conductor. had them arrested, but the
Provost Marshal Of Corinth being gen
temen, released them on ascertsining the
facts. This impolite party was severely
cut by the remarks Of The standing ladies
some OF the party occupying whole seats,
which hey refused to give up) but the
hide of these rhiaoceroses was too thick
beauty's shafts Although we do not
approve Of everything done by the sex,
vet we think it very hard to keep a lady
standing in a car for journey OF 500
miles. Shame
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1865-10-15

The Vjdette. a Colorado PAPER, saws
that two men who were hanged near Glib
sons Ferry, en- roats to Men ana, few
weeks ago, for having counleif~it gold
dust in their possession. are nov believed
to be wholly innocent They had receiy-
ed the dust in good faith from some one
else, thinking il to be genuine. The case
of these unfortunate men should be held
up as a warning to all who would re ort
to SO desperate a remedy as hat OF lynch
law.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1865-10-15

Florence PERCY This nOmn,e de plume
OF a talented lady Is coupled with 50 many
gems of poesy that it has become almost
"household word" throughout the land
"Florence Percy" was the daughter Of
Thomas Chase, and native Of Phillips,
Me-, bat Afterwards resident Of the
neighboring town Of Pennington. Her
talent for poetical composition developed
itself at an earl y age, and the columns Of
10 local rarcr were enriched with her
gaanJu,i,us Presently they attracted
The attention OF son of Prof Tay lor, of
Vermont, who thereupou opened a CORES
pondence with the youthful authoress
The correspondence ripened into court
ship, and a meeting between the parties
was arranged. When they first came
together they are said to have instictivey
recognized each other. AT all events,
the meeting resulted in matrimony. "and
they twain became one flesh" The union
proved inlelicitous. and Taylor a scamp
Forsaking his wife and child, he went to
California and died there. Subsequently
Mrs Taylor became connected with the
Portland Transcript. and while residing
in the Forest City made the acquaintance
of the talented sculptor. Paul Akers,
whom she married and accompanied to
Italy. In this sunny land Of art Flor.
ence Percy" again became a widow and
afte wards returned to the Untel States,
The influence of friends secured her a
clerkship in one of the departments at
Washington, and there she divides her
time between her literary and clerical
duties.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1865-10-15

The funeral Of Prince Joseph 3onaparte
was celebrated at Rome on the lib ult.
With great pomp, and attended by Count
Sarliges. the French embassaior. and
General MoDlebello, the French com
mander in chief in the eternal city, as
well as by all the dignataries of church
and state of the Papal government. A
young brother of the deceased prince is ia
holy orders. officiating rs private secre,
Iary Of the Pope. and has been occAsior-
all mentioned as a candidate for the holy
see. whose claims may possibly be urged
6y Louis Napoleon in the event Of the
death Of Plus TX. The younges, brother
married princess Rupoli, aod the fonr
sisters are respectively m ltried to the
Marquis Roccqgiovine, Count Primois,
Count CampeIlo, aud Prince Gabiieili.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1865-10-15
CURE FOR DIPTHERIA.

As the newspapers are full of remedies
for this dangerous affection Of the throat,
some of them very good. and some of
them very silly, we will give one which
we know TO be used by some eminent
physicians, and we have never known it
to fail. if applied early. Diptheria in
early stages may be recognized by any
person of ordinary capacity, by two mark
ed symptoms-the sensation of the bone
or hard substance ID The throat, render
ing swallowing difficult and painful, and
a marked fetor, or unpleasant smell of the
breath, the result of the putrefacLive ten
dency.
On the appearance of these symptoms,
if the patient is Old enough, give piece
Of gum camphor the size Of marrowfat
pea, and let it be retained in the mouth,
and swallow slowly tie saliva charged
with it, unHl it is all gone. In an hour
or so give another. and at the eud of
another hour a third fourth will not
usually be required. but if the pain and
unpleasant breath are not relieved. il
msy be used two or three times more,
at lille longer interval, saw two hours.
If the child is young, powder the cam
phor, which can easily be done by adding
drop or rwo of spirits of alcohol to it.
and mix It an equal quantity Of powdered
loaf sugar. or. better, powdered rock
cnndy, and blow it through a quill or
tube into lis throat, depressing the ongue
with ne half Of spoon. Two or three APP
pIications will relieve. Some recommend
powdered aloes or pellitory with the cans
phor, but observation and experience
have satisfied us that camphor is snfie
icnt alone. 1t ac.s probably by its virtue
as diGusable, slmulant aud antisepuc
qualities.
Some may be disposed to try the fol
lowing more violent remedy, but the fore
going should have the precedence. A
lady Of Port Byron, Cayuga comfy. New
York. has cured six children, Give of
them her own) Of dipheria. or putrid sore
throat. by the following remedy when
The symptoms are first discovered, take
Spanish flies, pound and mix with Venice
turperline, spread it on Il piece of soft
leather or cloth, aud bind it on the throat,
which will raise a blister, and soon re.
move the disease from the throat"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1865-10-15
A BEAUTIFUL EXTRACT.

The following is from a lecture deliver.
ed, some fifteen years ago, by Rev. John
Newland Maflit
"Phenix. fabled bid of antiquity,
when il felt the chill advances of age,
built its own funeral urn, and fred its
pyre by means which Natures instinct
taught it.
"All plumsge. and its form OF beauty,
became ashes but ever would rise the
young--beaptif from the urn of death
and chambers of decay would tLe fedg.
ling come. With eyes turned toward Ghe
sun. and essaying its dark velvet wings,
sprinkcd with gold aud fringed with sill
yer, On The balmy aIr, raising a hele
igher.unti at length, in the full couf
deuee Of figh', it gives a cry Of joy, aad
soon becomes glitteriGg speck IN The
deep bosom Of aerial ocean. Lovely yog.
ager Of earth, bound on its heaVeuwnd
journey 10 the sun!
80 rises he spirit from the ruins OF
the body, he fuaerA, urn whicn lis make
built, and doa,h isee. So towers way to
it, home, il the pure eiemsr's 9! spiri,l,
a!ily, the. int llee. Pt9Aix, to dip iJs
proud wings in The founaia Of everlasting
bliss.
so shall dear. precious hum manity
survive from he aahas of a burning world
So hesu'ifn' shall he unahanaed soai
wiIa.n the h.c Of e er1i.y'i uoat lumiu.
AIRY with undaezz'-i eye and taacmched
"ngs--the Phealxgf inmo ta!ity--taken
10 lis r.inbow home and cradle1 on ihe
beating bosom of eternal lose."
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1865-10-15

ONLY FIT FOR A LAWYER AN old lady
walked into lawyers Office, lately, with
her boy Of seven summers old.
Squire, 7 called to see Il you would
Ike to tsBe this boy, and endeavor to
make la%ver Of him."
"Decide lly too Young, madam. Have
20 no older boys?"
COB yes sir; bat we mean to make
farmers of them Ny husband and I
thought however, that this one would
made first rate lawyer, and so l brought
him to you"
much too young, madam. 10 COM
mence the study Of a profession. But
Why 60 You suppose this boy better cal.
culatod to make lawyer than your older
sors-what are bis peculiar qaalifca-
tions?"
"0h well, vou see, sir, be is just sew
en- years old day when be was five
he would lie like the ID; when he got to
he six he was sassy and impudent as any
critter could be; and now he will steal
everything he csn lay his hands upon.
Now ii he amt fit for lawyer l would
ike to know what he will have to learn?"
Pretty sell educated | should think.
Too young, however. Good morning,
madam"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1865-10-15

A SMART NANNY friend lives three
miles from the post Office; aud one stormy
light last winter be told his new help 10
harness the horse go down to the Office.
and see what there was III the box giving
him The number.
Ia due time Jerry returned. and put
his horse at The library door of Mr.. c.,
who sitting in gown and slippers, was
impatiently awaiting the arrival Of the
mail.
well. Jerry, what was there at the
post c flee for me y
Two letters and paper. sir
well hend them to mel What are
you standing there fOr?'
'Indade, sir, and you didn't tell me to
bring them all at all =
Mr. c., finding that Jerry had the
best Of it asked him what he went 10 the
office for?'
Jerry replied: 'You told me to 90 to
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