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The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-03

INQUEsT.-On Saturday morning Coroner
over the body Of John II. Kraft, who was drowned
in the Eastern Branch on Friday, an account Of
which appeared In the REPUBLICAN Of Saturday.
The jury, aftsr hearing all the evidence, rendered
q verdict that tho deceased committed suicide, he
having often threatened to do so.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-03
INTENSIVE AUCTION SALE
GOVERN INTENT TOBACCO.
CHINA LEAF.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
CUsron HousE,
RICHMOND, Va, August s, 1866.
In compliance with instructions from q. A. Rislsy,
ESQ., Supervising Special Agent, tlers will be sold, 10
the highest bidder at public auction, at II o'clock In
tho fore noon Of WEDNESDAY the 9Th day Of septsm.
her next, at wISsT0N's BUILDING, corner Of Four.
teenth and Cary streets, In the city Of RICHMOND
VIRGINIA, the following described
CAPTURED AND ABANDONED PROPERTY, viz
TWO HUNDRED Tor more) HoGsHEADs LEAF To.
BACCo;
FIVE HUNDRED BOXES MANUFACTURED TOBACCO
The Leaf Tobacco has been gathered from the couu-
ties Of Bedford Roanoke, FrAnkln, Campbell Henry,
Patrick, Halifax, Prince Edward, Ptsylvania, Meek
snburg and Charlotte, comprising all the good tobacco
lands In the State Much Of Is Of the finest quality
suitable for wrappers and has been we'll cured and
preserved This sale presents opportunities to the
ufaeturer and dealer rarely offered Should the de-
mand warrant, some three four hundred hogshsads
mora may be added to the sale which will complete
the disposition OF Virginia Tobacco for Government ao
count.
Samples Of each hid. will be ready for inspection d
the saes-roo. ten days preceding the day Of sale.
TERMS:
Cash, In Government Funds.
JOHN 8. LOOMS,
AulO-ts Assistant Special Agent
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GAIT SULPHUR SPRINGS, MONROE
- COUNTY, VIRGINIA.

This popular summer Resort will open for the reeep.
ton Of visitors the lst Of JULY, and remain open
until the last Of OCTOBER
DR.. Muttsr, Professor Of Surgery in the Jeferson
Medical College, Philadelphia from personal obssrya-
ton and ehemieal analysis placed these Springs the
most valuable Of remedial agents In all diseases Of
chronic or organic nature.
In visiting the Springs persons will have opportu.
MY OF seeing Fairfax Station Manassas Junction. War
rshton Bull Run, kapidan Orange Court. House. Cor.
Virginia.
Good Coaches connect with the trains Of the Alsxap.
dra Orange and Virginia Central Railroads to convey
visitors to tue Springs.
Great pains have been taken to put the and
grounds in good order and repair.
The Hotel will accommodate 400 persons; bsaldss
there are number OF handsome Cottages hticd up
Pressy for families.
Terms; Is so per day; liberal discount to persons
remaining mouth aud longer Children and servants
half price slRCCBLsToN. BALDWIN co.
Js2S-tfI
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-03

ASSIGNED TO DurY.-On Saturday Major
Richards issued the following order:
DEPARTMENT OF MKTRoP0LIrAH POLICE, OrvrcR or
SUPERINTENDENT. 4sS TRxrH STREET WEST,
WASHINGTON, September l, 1885.
Capt. B. N. Reed, Inspector, &C., &C.:
Sra: You are hereby relieved from the charge Of
the detective corps apd assigned to duty q general
inspector Of the force.
Very respectfully, A. 9. RIcHARps,
Major
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-03
A UCTION SALE OF GOVERNMENT
~ WOOD CONTINUED.

HEApo'h DEPARTMENT OF WARRINGTON
OFFICE or CHiRr ouAar.RnAsrgR,
wAsuISaroN, d. O., August %, 1885.
The auction sale Of Government Wood At KENDALL
GREEN YARD, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad one
mile from the dspotsf said road In this city, will be
continued THIS DAY, at II o'clock o. m, and from day
to day aerward, at the same hour, until all 10 sold
The wood will be offered in lots 10 suit purchaser,
and fifteen days allowed for removal.
Terms: Cash, In Government funds
LUDINGToN,
Brew. Brig Gen. and Chief ouartsrmasisr.
auS Department Of WashinRtou.
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LOCAL N III w -
: .
HE LATE WILLIAM j. SrONE.-On Saturday
morning the msmbsn Of the bar Of this city held .
meeting In the Council Chamber, at the City Hall,
to pay their tribute Of respect 70 the memory Of the
late William j. Stone, who died ct his farm on
Thursday last. Nearly every member Of the bar
was present. Judges Fisher and Wyle, Of the
District Supreme, and Judge Dunlop, Of the late
Circuit Court were present.
MT. John Marbury was called to the chair, and
William X. Woodward chosen secretary.
COMMITTEES, consisting Of Msssrs. Joseph H.
bradley, Dr., WIN. kedin, VIM. B. Webb, Hugh
Capsrton, and j. o. Kennedy, were appointed 70
drait RESOLUTIONS In respect to the memory Of the
deceased.
The COMMITTEES having. retired, returned and re-.
ported . preamble, setting forth the many good
quAhties OF the deceased, his usefulness a. . law
yer. DO, with the following resolutions; which
were unanimously adopted:
L. hesofVed, That We feel with deep sensibility
me loss his family. ourselves and the community
have sustained In his seemingly premature death.
vur deceased friend possesses:sd the finest ssnsi.
bilitiss and most anectionats heart. He enjoyed
In an eminent degree the confidence Of the eommu.
Pnuese snc nspP'ness Oh knowing intimately MS
P...s...J IT,, ,., Al, ,,-,.-.
for M. nsos...on.i .,.s,un.n.. III Ss,,.i Ps s
H. nn,itS "a mnr;.hsns.s ~ re-. .h. LOT
n,.. ~ . ma ~ -. AZ. lii Ie equ ,,
III .k,oh hs,on.sd - hin :" v ny. ma dIs
.a I;s.a Ano more sincere snd honorable
R,sa,,,.S Th.. a. .v,a.,,. ~ a.. .,.-,.-
NJ tbsss .sntimsnts "A s..,ioas " III, nCsr ~
m.rsi h.Ss ~ ,so,,n,n.. III ~. 49,. ~ sno
,."o,n,ous Ss tr"u,r,s .na Lnis eop,ss o. .nsss
mothsr A. = faint hut s,n.ss. ...r,sma" ~ H. ~
orr .,;,f "a 49, ..,m.sh "a .aHs",' ~ su1w ~
ors,s snd to nv minsa ;s au a0s. .s sue
have sustained In aoa nbo nsv.r s All 't ~
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-03

SABBATH OBsERvANcEs.-A very large
number Of persons left the city yesterday and
spent the day at Mount Psgah camp meeting.
about ten miles distant. The morning discourse
was delivered by the Rev John Lanahsn, D. D.,
and listened to with deep attention. Everything
passed of we'll.
The noon train brought to this city the remaini
Father 0'Toole, so we'll known and esteemed. The
funeral proceeded directly from the depot to Noun,
Olivet Cemetery.
As announced In the REPUBLICAN Of Saturday
morning, tho funeral solemnities Of the late Alex.
ander B. MoFailan, Esq, took place In Fourth
Presbyterian Church, on which occasion Rev. DR..
Smith delivered an able and impressive discourse
81. Aloysius church was also thronged with an
Overlooking audience to participate In or witness
the imposing solsmnitiss on the occasion Of the
dscsase Of our late beloved citizen, James W.
Spaulding, Esq.
The third large funeral took place from the
Church Of the Ascension, which was crowded with
citizens from various parts Of the District to unite
In the last services to the late William J. Stone,
Esq. Here the Rev. DR.. Pinokney pronounced a
most eloquent and impressive eulogium; and other
services were conducted BY the Rev. Dr. Buck,
Rector Of the Rock Creek Parish. The interment
took place in the venerable cemetery Of this, the
very Oldest Protestant Episcopal church In Wash
ington county.
We regret to state that the Rev. B. Psyton
Brown Is still too much ndsposed to oticate In his
church. He is at the residence Of his
near Annapolis Junction.
Rev. DR.. Ames, Of Wesley Chapel, preached in
the Foundry yesterday morning.
In connection with the above We have pleasure
In assuring our readers that the District Of Colum.
bia was never more healthy than at the present
time. Nor were our Sanitary regulations under
more energetic management than at this day.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-03

MEDICAL STAY.
SURGEON IN CHANGE,
J. H. THOMPSON, N. D., ls+ | street, between Twen-
tieh and Twenty First streets,
CONSULTING PHYSICIANS AID SURGEONS.
JOS. X. BARNES, NJ D., Surgeon General, United
States Army.
JOS RILEY, N. D., Georgetown.
THOs. MILLER, NJ D., street, Washington.
A. Y.P. dARNBTT, N. D., New York avenue.
W. p JOHNSTON N. D., Washington,
GRAFTON TYLER, D., Georgetown.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-03

I'D W A RID LYCETT,
~ BooK-BlHDlR AND PAPRR. RULER,
No. III Psnnsyivania svsnus between Tenth snd Ilsy.
enth streets, south side
books slsganuy Or plainly bound. Periodicals. and
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-03
T0HN WELCK ER'S
- BUTLER RESTAURANT.
"a Ia MAison Dorss.)

Between Ninth and Tenth streets, up stairs.)
pains to make this the best Rsstauranl In Washing.
ton and he points with pleasure 10 the large
he has always been honored with, and respectfully
solieits . continuance Of the same.
GAM, OYSTERS, and other rsfrsshmsnts constantly
BRlAKIAET,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-03
COLUMBIA HOSPITAL FOR WOMEN
" AsD
LYING-lN ASYLUM,

This Institution is situated In the most healthy por
ton Of the District surrounded by is own groun ds
Cars pass the door every i've minutes
Terms Of admission From 70 to sO per week, In
cordAnes with the required, payable In advance
This includes Board. Medicines, Medical and Surgical
Attendance.
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r H O p q = ALI.
PROPOSALS FOR FRESH BEEF.

sussnrkxcH 0prIcr, q. SAL
No los ". LOMBARD gTaEgr,
BALTIMORE, ND, August so, 1855.
Sealed Proposals, In duplicate, will be received At
this once until IL m, on SATURDAY, September @,
1885, for furnishing and delivering free Of cost to the
camps, barrasks. hospitals and oesrs H. around and
In the vicinity Of Baltimore, Md Qncluding the sarr
soned forts except Fort MeHsnry. all the RRBsH BEEF
required By them for sig month";, commencing October
LIST, 1885 or such less time the Commssary General
Of subsistenee may direct
The Beef TO be Of good and marketable quality in
equal proportion Of fore and hind quarter meat meek
shanks and kidney tallow TO be sxcludsd)
The nscks Of the cattle saug under this agree
meni shall cut q z. the fourth ystebrai joint and
quarters shall be cut % from three TO four inches above
the knee Joint and Of hind quarters from sig 10 eight
inches above the gambrsl or hock Joint.
Bidders are requested TO be present to respond 10
their BIDS and be prepared to give bonds for the fuh
Proposals must BE- endorsed distinctly "ProposaI.
for Fresh Beef" and addressed to the undersigned
who The right TO reject any ali bids not 70
the interest Of the United States
fore. THOMAS WILSON,
Brsvst Lieut.. Col. and c. 8, U. 8. L.,
aust mes Brevet Brig. Gen. Vols.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-03

Applications for admissions be made to any OF the
medical sAn or the mAtron at the Hospital Orders for
I'D misson 10 the free beds Of this Institution DO OBJ
tAined Of the Rev. @. H. Hail. Rector Of the Epiphany
Church. OF the Rev. D. Gillette, Pastor Of the First
Baptist Church. and Of the Surgeon In charge his
idsns Ordssfor the I'D mission Of the wives widow
Of soldiers Of the United States army be procured
through the Surgeon General, United States army
jy20 O. h. HALL, d. D., Secretary.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-03

EOR SALEM THE FIRST WARD A
IL LARGE THREE-AND-A.HALP STORY BRICK
HOUSE, THIRTEEH ROOMS, KITCHEN. LARGE
UNDER THE WHOLE HOUSE The lot contains over
H. 900 feet Of ground under cultivation, with grape
vines fruit trees shrubs, flowers &c Gas and water
throughout the house II is hrst class residence and
is in Of the finest locations in the city Address s.
H. J. at this once Iyl2 n
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-03

WRAPPING PAPER FOR SALE AT
w yHIs OFFICE
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-03

POLICE CAsEs.-On Saturday man named
Charles Kilnane, huckster, was arrested by Lieut.
Gessford for selling unsound cantelopes. He was
fined IS by Justice Boswell.
John Washington, colored, was arrested BY or.
6oer Miller on complaint Of Martha Hackley, who
charged him with grand larceny. He was sent to
Jail for court by Justice Thompson.
Yesterday . large number Of colored hackmen
were arrested by the officers Of the Second precinct
for conveying passengers to and from the camp
meeting near Crystal Spring and receiving fare on
Sunday, contrary to law. Justice Walter fined
them from one 10 1--WE dollars each.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-03

Aa-Amanuensts.-PersOn desiring the ser.
vices Of q C0PYI6T or AMANUENSIs, can be aocommo.
dated BY lady who writes neat and plain hand, BY
applying st No 1873 Sixth street west. between II and
streets north. sp23.N
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-03

Manufactured from genuine ROCK CRYSTAL. giving
ease and eomf0n 10 the optic nerve and suited seeu.
rAtslyb
FRANKLIN 4 CO.,
seienutc and Practical Opticians, IA Pennsylyania
side ~
MiersoeoRss, Electrical Machines, Thermometer.
oAr.ss Do Visits, and Photograph Ibamt in great
variety and At the lowest prices my7siy
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-03

TAKEN ASTRAY.-ON THE 2GTH
l. instant, an old bay HORSE, which the owner can
have by proving property and paying eharses
PATRICK MoC0RM OK,
sepl-3tf 24l Fourteenth street east cor Y north.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-03

- Marriage and Cslibacy, an Essay OF
Warning and Instruction for Young Men. Also, dis
eases and abuses which PROSTATE the vital powers with
Of relief Sent free Of charge In sealed letter
envelopes. Address DR.. J. sKILLIH H0U6HToN,
Howard Association, Philadelphia, Pa AulS-3m
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-03

A HEAVY Loss-On Saturday night q
oyar tba Lang Rriass vh;,a driviro . team az
three mules over the bridge stopped the wagon and
laid down on the bridge, leaving the wagon in
charge Of q little colored boy. While the man was
asleep three negroes came along, sent the boy of,
and drove away with the wagon and contents. The
boy followed some distance, when ono Of the men
fred pistol st him, and again drove him Of. The
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-03

CHANGES AT THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING
0yrIoE.-Cornslius Wendell, Esq, the newly ap'
pointed Superintendent Of Public Printing has en-
tered upon the discharge Of his duties. The fol,
lowing changes have been made In the Office: Mr..
the bndsry in place Of Mr. George p. Gof. Mr..
Roberts was formerly assistant foreman. Mr.. Fitr.
simmons, late of the War Department bindery, has
been appointed to the vacancy occasioned by the
promotion Of Mr.. Roberts. Mark Woodward, az.
sistant to Mr.. Cunningham In the composing room,
has been removed, and Mr.. u. ]. Burnham ap.
pointed in his place. The folding heretofore
in charge Of Mr.. James Harrison, has been placed
in charge of Miss Kate Shortell Mr.. Charles Par.
sons has been placed in charge Of the prsssroom in
place Of Mr.. Graham.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-03

PROPERTY RESrED.-It is said t. State
Department has leased the Washington City Orphan
Asylum, at the corner Of Fourteenth and r Streets
to be occupied BY the Department for the next two
years, at SIS, 900 per snnum. The Department has
the right to keep the building four years II necss-
ssry.
Mr.. John q. johnson, - attorney Of Alfred Lee
has leased the centre house Of Douglas row, on
street. nssr Second adjoining the residence Of Gen.
Grant, to Thomas Bagden, ESQ.,, president Of the
Trustees Of the Asylum, at 81, 400 per annum, for
two years. with the privilege Of four to bs used for
the asylum purposes, while the State Department
10 In occupation Of the ssylum.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-03

- Coilector's. Once, City Hall, Washing.
TON, D. c., August l, lsss.-N0TICR TO TAXPAYER
Notice is hereby given that by ian act approved July
2s ofax all real and personal property
stocks &c. for the year 1885, h fixed At one dollar and
ten cents on every hundred dollars Of the sssss
value Of said property Upon all taxes npon all prop
erty not In arrears for taxes for general purposes an
abatement Of i've per cent l. allowed from August l.
1885, until the last day Of October 1885, after which NO
abatement will be allowed. WIN. DIXON,
auS-thstu3Ot Collector
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-03

EkS- Moth and Freckles.-Ladies amicted
with Discoloratons the Pace called moth patches
frecklss, should use Psrry's Celebrated Moth and
Freoke Lotion. Itis infallibls Prepared BY DR.. B. G.
PERRY, Dsrmaolosist, ~ Bond street. New York. Sold
by all druggists In Washington and elsewhere, Price
" myl7-tt&s3m
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-03

FUNERAL OF THE LATE WM. j. SToNE.-The
funeral of the late VIM. J. Stone, Jr took place
yesterday afternoon at three o'clock from the As.
csnsion church on ii street between Ninth and
Tenth streets, and was attended by very largo
number of persons. The coffin was one Of Weayer's
patent, covered with black cloth and lined with
white silk. The pall.bearers were Judge Wylit
Joseph II. Bradley, ST., Hugh Caperton Philip R
PendalI, VIM Redin. VIM. r. Woodward, VIM. b.
Webb, and Judge Mason. The funeral services
were conducted by Rev. DR.. Pinckney Of the As.
cension church, and Rev. Mr.. Buck Of Rock creek
church. The remains were conveyed to Rock crock
cemetery, followed by q large number Of relatives
and friends. The members of the bar, about forty
In number, attended In body
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-03

AEMadam Mounts Pile salvs-a Valuable
Remedy for that Disease also, Consumption Destroy.
or, and Entire Cure for the Bronchitis Asthma ke
can be found At stots Drug Store, opposite National
Hotel; Gilmansr near Metropolitan HOTEL Rords cor.
ner Of Eleventh and Psunsyvsnia avenue; Rntwislss
corner Of Twelfth and Psnusyivania avenue; Rliotts,
corner Of and Twelfth streets; Hsrbsugh corner Of
Seventh and O. jal2.U
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-03

SNotics.-stockholdsrs' Meeting OF the
WARRINGTON, ALEXANDRIA, and GEORGETOWN
RAILROAD ooMPAHY.-on MONDAY, TIE LIST day Of
October proximo there will be meeting Of the Stock.
holders Of the Washington, Alexandra, and George.
town Railroad Company held at the once Of the seers
tary, No. AL Psnnsylvania avenue, in Washington
city, for the election Of Ave directors for the
year and the transaction Of other important business
appsrtaining 10 said company.
full meeting Is respectfully requested.
JOSEPH B. sTRwARr,
sspl .2aw4w Secretary ". A. 4 q. r. r. Co.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1866-10-19

NEVER SAW \ WOMAN.-MeadoW's
History Of the Chinese lately publish
ed in London, in a chapter on Love, has
the following:
a Chinese, who had been disappoin-
ted in marriage and had grievously
suffered through Womenin many 9TH
err ways, retired with his infant son to
the peaks Of mountain range in Kwe-
ichoo, to spot quiteinaccessi5ie to lit
tie footed Chinese women. He trained
the boy to worship the Gods, and stand
in awe and adherence Of the devils ;
but he never mentioned women to
him, always descending the mountain
alone to buy food. At leugth, howev-
er, theinfrmitieso of age compelled him
to take the young mau with him to
carry the heavy bag Of rice. As they
were leaving the market town togeth-
er, the son suddenly stopped short, and,
pointing to three approaching objects,
cried,
Father, what are these things?
Look! look! what are they?
'The father answered with the per-
emptory order,
Turn away your head; they are
devils"
THE son, in some alarm, turned a.
way noticing that the evil things were
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1866-10-19

PROFIT AND LOss.-A Western can
didate for Congress, who had a large
and welI-stocked farm, was annoyed at
the almost nightly disappearance from
his permises OF d number Of hogs. \
viailant watch aaahlnd him 10 detect
the thief, who proved to be a neigibor,
and warm political friend Of the can
didate-one, in fact, upon whose assis-
lance he greatly relied in the coming
canvass. EIedisliked to lose his support,
and he disliked more the idea OF losing
his hogs; 80 ne made up his mind to be
frank with The thief; and try 20 save,
in more senses than one, his bacon. He
went at once to his naiGhbor, told him
what he had asceEaiGed; expressed his
desire not 20 make public exposure,
and said: "Now I make this PROPOSE
tiOn-if you viii let my hogs alone in
future, / Nill not only say nothing Of
the past, but when / Kill in the fall, I'll
put into your cellar five barrels Of is
good pork RS ] make" The fellow re
tlccted a moment, and replied: "WaIi
Squire, that's q fair proposition, any
how and seeing It's y0a, I'll doit bat
[ vow believe LshalI lose pork by the
operation"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1866-10-19

How TO KEEP PooR.-There IS no
workingman but would rejoice to have
the way pointed out by which he might
honestly attain riches. No one would
thank us for q prescript on to insure
poverty, and yet there is many man
who keeps himself poor by indulglng
in the following two glasses of ale a
day at ten cents, seyenty-three dollars;
three cigars, one after each meal, one
hundred and nine dollars and fifty
cents; board for bic dog, thirty dol
Iars-all in one year, two hundred and
twelve dollars and fifty cents-sutfl-
cient to uuy gix barrels of -four, one
barrel of sugar, one sack of coffee, a
good coat, q respectable dress, frock
for the baby, and a half dozen pairs of
shoes. If you don't believe it, work
inguan, figure for yourself.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1866-10-19

4 CAUTIOUS YOUTH-A widow
ladyin Scotland had an only son. On
him she had expended much to enable
him to acquire an education. lie was
absent from home fora long time, at
tending school. Having completed his
course of studies, he returned to his
good old mother.
Come, John," said she on the night
of his arrival home, and when they
were about making preparations to re-
tire,' you've been q long time away
from me, my son, and have studied
much. | know We are a good lad, but
have never heard ye pray. Try it,
john; for ye surely must now know
how, with all the learningye have got" !"
accordingly John complied-nade
a long, humble, and as he supposed,
satisfactory acknowledgment Of his
sins and general unWorthiness, and OF
his Indebtedness, to his Maker"
"Well, mother, how did it suit We ~
"Pretty well-pretty well, john y
replied the oldlady; "but why didna
We gie the old dell slap or two ~
"Ahw said John, mot mot / ; for
you know, mither, there's none of us
knows whose hands we may sometimes
fall intOw
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1866-10-19

APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDG5E.-A
very valuable pocket-kni1e was once
dropped into twentF-iect well, half
full Of water.
Chow shall we getit out? Shall we
have to draw the water from the WelI?"
Thewriter proposed touseastrong horse
shoe magnet, near by, suspended by a
cord. "But we can'tsee where to lower
the magnet so as to touch the knife"
"Throw Che suns rays down on the bot
tom Of the we'll by a looIling-glass, ;"
was the second answer. Il was done,
The knife rendered visible from the top
Of the well, the magnet cameinto con-
tact, and the knife brought ap-ai be
ing accomplished in Minute Of time.