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Petersburg Market.
PETERSBURG, Dec. 1, 1866.

PETERSBURG, Dec. 1, 1866.
At the Commercial Exchange on Thurs
clay and yesterday, 80 hogsheads of leaf were
sold at from 81 SO TO SIS; 1O2 parcels of
loose were sold from So SO to S1O; Tugs
from 81 SO to 81
Cotton-The cotton market was rather
heavy yesterday, and early in the day sales
We're made at 3O3@31 for prime though at
the close was less disposition on the part
OF buyers to operate, owing to unfavorable
news from Europe, anda dull New York
market.
Corn--We quote old at 81 Is to 81 20,
and new 90c. to 81
Wheat-fn good demand Red 81 60 to
So. white 8 to 81.
Bacon-Virginia % to 25-
Lard-Dull at II to zoe.
Specie-hINToN s. DTNN, Brekers-Gold
81 50; sold 1 40; Silver 39@1 80 sold SO
oil 35.
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II. B.
IMPORTER AND DEALER IN
WATCHES & JEWELRY,
AGENCY FOR THE AMERICAN WATCH.
ALSO, EVERY VARIETY OF
Swiss and English Watches,

AT THE LOWEST MARKET PRICES.
1S9 Broadway,
OPPOSITE JOHN STREET. NEW YORK.
Price lists sent the Trade on application.
Nov. %, 1866. 1O9-3m
Itch! Itch Scratch! :! Scratch ~
Wheaton's Ointment will cure the Itch in forty
eight hours. Also cures Salt Rheum, Ulcers
Chilblains, and all eruptions of the Skin. Prie,
so cts For sale by all Druggists.
By sending 60 cents to WEEKS & POTTER.
Sole Agents, 10 Washington street, Boston,
Mass, it will be forwarded by mail, free of post
ge, to any part of the United States.
P. F. PESCUD, Agent,
sept 2l-1y Raleigh, N. G.
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THE Greafest DiscoyerY OF the Az


The Greatest Discovery of the Age.-
Farmers, families, and others can purchase no
remedy equal to DIR. Tobias Venetian Liniment,
for Dysentery, Collie, Group, Chronic RheuIna-
tism, Sore Throat, Sea-sickness, Cats, Burns,
Swellings, Bruises, Old Sores, Headache, Mos
quito Bites, Pains in the Limbs, Chest, Back,
&c. Ifit does not give relief the money will be
refunded. All that is asked is trial, and use it
according to the directions.
DIR. ToBIAs-Dear Sir:-1 have used your We
netiar, Liniment in my family for a number of
years, and believe it to be the best article for
what it is recommended thai have ever used
For sudden attack of Group it is invaluble. /
have no hesitation in recommending it for all
the diseases it processes to cure. I have sold it
for many years, and it gives entire satisfaction.
CHAS. H. TRIMMER.
Quakertown, N. j., May 8, 1866.
Price, 40 and 80 cents. Sold by all druggists.
Office, ST Cortlandt street, New York.
Dec. 1, 1866. Holm
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ALLCOCK's POROUS PLAsTERs.

ALLCOCK'S POROUS PLASTERS.
BEST STRENGTHENING PLASTER IN THE
WORLD.
Allcock's Porous Plasters resolve and assuage
pain by calling forth the acrid humors from parts
internal to the skin and general circulation
thus, in many cases, positively cooperating the
disease. JAMES LULL, NJ. D.
There is nothing equal in the way of plaster,
to the Porous Plaster of Mr.. ALLCOCK. Eve
rything is pleasant about them. They the
plaster of the day, and tit type of present adj
vancement in science and art. In Asthma, Cough,
Kidney Affections, Govt, Rheumatism, and local
deep-seated pains, they afford permanent relief
J.F. JOHNSON, NJ. D., on
"Topical Remedies
From personal knowledge of these plastcrs,
we can state that they decidedly preferable to
any other in use. Wherever reliefis to be obtain
ed by the use of plaster, we should recommend
them.
A. INGRAHAM, M. D., Editor N. Y. Mentor
Agency, Brandreth House, New York.
Sold by all Druggists. Nov. 19-1O6-1m
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Newbern Market.

November 80, 1866.
Sales OF naval stores as follows: Virgin,
20 90 dip IS SO; scrapings So rs.
Iar-Sales to-day at So O5c.
Cotton-A more active market, sales at
2SG26c. The tendency is upward-Joay.
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NATIVE PEARL VERSUS PoRcELAIN.-Dentist's
ware is poor substitute for NATURES. Let those
who SO believe use the SOzodont, which, if daily
applied, will prevent all necessity for false Teeth
By keeping the real ones sound and healthy st.
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HATS AND CAPS
COME TO COOKIES

where you can be served cheaper than any where
else, is all CANNON. 1t is mere stuff Come and
examine my Goods. If the prices don't suit,
don't buy.
To the pubic, who patronized me in days gone
by, 1 return my grateful acknowledgements, and
hope to act in future so to merit your favor.
GEORGE T. COOKE.
Raleigh, Sept. 81, 1866. s3-tf
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FICIAL Ely ES,

Inserted without PAIN, and perfectly resembling
the natural eye. Operations for CATARACT,
STRABISMUS or CROSS EYE, Artificial Pupil
&C., skilfully performed, and all diseases of the
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Special Notices.
DISEASES OF THE EYE AND EAR
DOCTOR GARDNER,
FORMERLY OF LONDON. ENGLAND,l
OCULIST AND AURIST, OPERATOR ON
EYE AND EAR,

Respectfully informs the citizens of Raleigh, and
vicinity, that he will be at the Exchange Hotel
on Saturday, November oath, and remain until
Thursday, November29 th and again OF Saturday,
December 22d, until Thursday the 27th
After that time monthly, of which due notice
will be given.
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Mr. Peabody has given S25, 900 for the en-
dowment of a professorship in Kenyon Col
lege, Ohio, and is reported to have distribu-
ted large sums among relatives in that
State.
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ONCE hours from 8 A. NJ. to 6 p. N

Office hours from . A. N. to p. N.
And can be consulted on DEAFNESS, NOISE
IN THE HEAD, CATARRH, DISCHARGES
FROM THE EAR, SCALES IN THE EAR
ACCUMULATION OF WAX IN THE EAR,
OBSTRUCTION OF THE EUSTACHIAN
TUBE, and all Acute or Chronic Diseases of the
EAR and AIR PASSAGES.
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Died.

On the 23d of October, in the parish of West
Felicana, at the residence of his brother, SAMUEL
L. PRYOR, a native of North Carolina.
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$500 PER MONTH AND EXPENSES PAID
Male or Female Agents, to introduce Newand
Useful Invention, of absolute utility in every
household Agents preferring to work Com
mission can earn from $50 to $50 per day. For
full particulars, enclose stamp, and address
w. G. WILSON & co.
Oct 29-3m. Cleveland, Ohio.
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New Advertisements.

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD
L of Trustees of tue University of North-C Caro-
lima, will be held in the Executive Office on Mon
day the 10th Inst, at 4 O'Clock p NJ.
CHAS. MANLY, Secretary.
December 4, 1866. 111-3t.
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From the latest reports it would seem that
something like two million people have died
OF famine on the shores of the Bay of Ben
gal.
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STOLEN
ON THE NIGHT OF THE 18TH INSTANT,
from the lot of G. w. Rose, near Snow Hill, Greene
County, one Sorreli Horse, about IS hands high,
and very little name, about years old. Also one
small dark bay Mare, about l3 hands high, and
about years old. Also one mouse colored Mule
with stripe down his back name and tail CLOSELY
sheared Also one Sorrell Mule, about 10 years
old; name and tail closely sheared. will give
the sum of twenty-five dollars reward each, de-.
ivered to me at Snow HILL Greene Co., N. G.
8. r. HARPER,
Sheriff.
Nov. q, 1866. 1OS-tw3w.
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The Radical omce-seekers' Demonstra-

WASHINGTON, November 29.-Very few
members of Congress have yet made their
appearance here. The Radical committed
having in charge the proposed mass welcome
have in consequence of their delay in reach
ing the city, postponed the demonstration
until Monday next. The ovation was inten-
ded for Saturday the 1st of December.
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YE AND E A r

treated and every operation in Aural and OPP
thalmic Surgery, performed by
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DR.. j. A. CIopton,

DIR. j. a. C1opton,
Of Huntsville, Ala,
THREATS WITH PERFECT SUCCESS,
Piles, Fistula, Fissures, Structures, Pol.
ypus, Tumors, Scrofulous Ulcers,
syphilis, Venereal, Diarrhea,
Dysentery, Dropsical AT.
fections, &C., &c.
Special attention given to Diseases peculiar to
Females-U lceTatiOnS Of the Uterus, FblyDsIs Of
the Uterus, Erolapsus Of the Uterus, LaeerGtiont
of the Fsrindeum, &C., &c.
He removed a polypus from the uterus as large
as as infants head, and the patient was perfectly
well in fifteen days 800
DR.. c. has never lost patient, nor had an
accident to happen.
Testimonials will be forwarded from the frst
gentlemen of all the States South
f3y- Office N Huutsville, Ala, mmedi-
ateiv on the NJ mphis and c. Railroad.
All letters must contain q three cent stamp.
Sept. Is. 1896 77-tWsw-1y
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RALEIGH & CASTOR RAILROAD.
THROUGH FREIGHT TARIFF,
NORTH AND SOUTH,
By the Air Line Route.

WE ARE NOW PREPARED TO SHIP ALL
w kinds of freight through to New York,
Philadelphia, Boston and Baltimore, or through
bills of lading giving through receipts at the low
est rates.
THIS Is THE LINE FOR SHIPPERS.
Your goods will be handled only once; through
connections close; no delay; time and expense
less than 10y any other route. Insurance. trng
compared with other routes. We take goods to
and from Columbia, s. c., and all intermediate
stations, with more promptness and dispatch
than any Express Company, at about one-fourth
the cost.
TAKE NOTICE!
Persons shipping goods South will ship through
the following Agents, and by the following
Steamship Companies, and NO OTHER:
From New York, by the Atlantic Cost Mail
Steamship Company. Livingston, Fox 81 Co.,
Agents, No. IS, Liberty ST., or Pier SO, North
River, n. Y.
From Baltimore, by Baltimore Steam Packet
Company. L. B. Parks, Agent, foot of Union
Dock and by Brandt's line OF Steamers.
From Philadelphia, by the Philadelphia and
Norfolk Steamship Company. w. b. Clyde
IL Co., Agents, No. Ia, North Delaware Ave
nue., Philadelphia.
From Boston, by the Boston and Norfolk
Steamship Company. E. Sampson d Co.,
Agents, end of Central Wharf, Boston.
Consign your goods to Railroad Agent, Ports
mouth, Virginia, and City Point.
Goods coming by the way of City Point and
Petersburg must be so marked
c. B. ALLEN, Freight Agent
d G. Railroad Co.
Dec. 4, 1866. lift
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NOTICE..

ATPoMoNA, ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER
Goth, 1866, the residence of Seth Jones' deceased
will be sold to the highest bidder a credit of
to the deceased consisting of Horses, Mules, Cat.
tie, Hogs, &C.;
Farming Implements
of all kinds one Clemons Brown & Co.'s supe-
rior Cotton Gin, and two other Cotton Gins APP
pie Mill and Cider Fixtures, Casks, &C.; House
hold and Kitchen Furniture; one fine Family
Carriage, with Harness; one Buggy, and several
Carts besides many other articles, including some
good Brandy.
E. A. CRUDUP,
II. w. MONTAGUE,
Executors.
P. S.-Sale to be continued until all articles are
sold, and property not delivered until terms of
sale are complied with.
At the same time will be rented the land, for
the ensuing year.
Nov. &c, 1866. l0S-tds.
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BANKrNs HOUSE OF
JAY COOKE s. co.
Cnruer of Wall and Nassau SfS-

Corner Of Wall and NASSAU Sts., New YORK.
In connection with our houses in Philadelphia
and Washington, we have opened NEW YORK
HOUSE at above location, and offer our services
to Banks, Bankers, and Investors for the transac-
ton of their business in this city, including pur-
chases and sales of GOVERNMENT SECURITIES,
STOCKS BONDS, AND GOLD. We are constantly
represented Mt the Stock Exchange and Gold
Board, where orders sent us promptly filled.
We keep on hand full supply of
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES OF ALL ISSUES,
buying and selling at current prices, and allowing
correspondents the most liberal rates the market
affords. JAY COOKE & CO.
may IL. 23-twSSw1y.
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AUCTION SALE
OF
GOVERNMENT PROPERTY.

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY.
WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION,
w at Raleigh, N. c., on the 5th day of Decem-
Der, 1856, the following articles of Government
Property, viz:
SO Horses,
/ Ambulance,
Army Wagons,
s. 8. Lead Harness,
13 8. s. Wheel Harness,
% Wagon Covers, and a large lot of other
Quartermasters Property.
Sale to take place at the Baptist Grove, Raleigh
N. c., and to commence at 10 o'clock, A. N.
Terms cash. U. 8. Currency.
G. VAN 8. AIKEN,
Its Lieut., Sth U. 8. Infantry.
A. O. M.
OFFICE, A. A. Q. NJ, Raleigh, N. c..
Nov. "a, 1866. l07-tds
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DOCTOR GARDNER

DOCTOR GARDNER.
Principal Office, 81 West Fortieth street. New
York.
E- For reference, Testimonials, &C., send for
a CIRCULAR.
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Hips Hair Dye SO Cents.-Black or
Brown. Instantaneous, beautiful, durable,
liable. The best and cheapest in use. Depot
No. &c John Street, New York. Sold by all Drug,
Patent Medicine, Periunery and Fancy Goods
stores everywhere.
March 49, 1S66.-lY
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Henry L. HeSSeIbach

Henry i. HeSSeIbach.
OPPOSITE THE MARKET HOUSED
HAS RE-OPENED HIS STOVE BUSI-
- NESS, and keeps constantly on hand fine
and large assortment of
Cooking, Parlor and Box Stoves,
Stove Pipes and other sheet iron work will be
done at low rates and the shortest notice.
He also has on hand large assortment of self
manufactured Copper and Tin Ware, such as
Turpentine and Brandy Stills, &C., SC.
He is also prepared for Roofing and Cutter
ing OF all descriptions. All kind of repairing in
his line promptly attended to.
Raleigh, Oct. 16, 1866. 91-3mtw
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Wilmington Markets.

%,
Turpentine-Has advanced 45 cents, and we
quote sales of 22S bbls at 81 so for virgin
and yellow dip, and So % for hard, % $50
TBS
Spirits Turpentine-Only one small lot g
bbls) changed hands to-day, at So cents y
gallon.
No transactions reported in Resin.
Tar-63 bbls, sold at 81 rs y Dbl.
Cotton-Sasles of25 bales at 81 cents % ID.
,r Mddling.-J0urnaL
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ny of the Navy, without preliminary finding
by the House of Representatives, as the great
inquest of the nation. Ihazard little in say
ing that if you and he had been admitted to
your seats in the Senate;a wiser scheme of
adjustment would have been adopted, and
one much more favorable to the true Union
men of the South than the Howard amend
ment.
l am, with great respect and esteem. your
old friend, D. L. SWAIN
Hon. B. F. PERRY, Greenville, S. G..
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N. c. Rail Road Meeting.
A MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS
II of the North Carolina Rail Road Company
will be held in Raleigh, on Wednesday, the 18th
day of Decemberne next, for the purpose Of consider
ing the Bylaws and Regulations proposed by the
committee, and also such amendments to the
Charter may be suggested.
punctual attendance. either in person or by
proxy, is earnestly requested
THOMAS WEBB, President.
Raleigh, Nov IL, 1866. 1O2-td.
NTORTH.CAROLIN RAILROAD.
Change of Time.
Goes into effect Sunday, November 4th, 1866.
SOUTH.
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Miscellaneous.
PATENT MICA ROOFING.

THE NEW YORK MICA ROOFING CON-
Il PANY, Established 1881 are manufactur-
ing under Letters Patent THE BEST ARTICLE
0F COMPOSITIONS, ROOFING EVER OFFER
ED ~ The PUBLIC. 1t is adapted to every
siyle OF Roof, steep or fat, and can be readily ap-
piled by any one
The U. 8. Government after thoro.gh test Of
It's utility have adopted its use In the Navy Yards
and upon Public Buildings.
The Roofing is put up in rolls and has only to
be nailed to the Roof to make
DURABLE FL RE AND
WATERPROOF COVERING.
We particularly recommend its use upon
Buildings, Stores, Churches, Factories,
Machlne.Shops, Steamboat Decks, &c.
MICA ROOFING PAINT.
For coating TIN, IRON, or SHlNGLE ROOFS.
1t forms
Body equal to three coats Of Ordinary Paint.
No Roof can rust under it, and Old Leaky
Roofs may be made permanently waterproof and
durable by its use.
be applied with the ordinary paint brush. Price,
800 per gallon. which will cover two hundred
square feet.
Also manufacturers Of
BLACK LUSTRE VARNISH,
TARRED FELT AND ROOFING PITCH.
Discount to the Trade. Circulars and Price
List furnished. Rights for counties sold at low
rates. Address
THE MICA ROOFING CO.,
1914 Broadway, N. Y.
Frank Humphreys, 81 Royal St., y. Q. SEQ
Woods, Montgomery, Ala. Thomas 8. Coates,
Raleigh, N. C.. F. A. Tucker, Richmond, Va
Henry Wilson Petersburg Va, Agents
Nov. "a, 1866. lo7- IT.
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CRISTADORA,S HAIR DYE,

Manufactured by j. CRISTADORA, Aston
House, New York. Sold by Druggists. Ap-
piled by all Hair Dressers.
November IL, 1866. 102-Sept IL.
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NORTH-ANERICA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,

New York.
TOTAL ASSETS S7O6, 742-DIvIDEND FOR
1865, IS per cent.
N. ID. Morgan, Presldent.--J. W. Merein, See'y.
TNHE NORTH-AMERICA LIFE INSURANCE
l. Company, from the day of its Inauguration to
the present time, has outstripped its cotempora-
ries in growth and prosperity.
Its success is thoroughly attributable to the &C.
tual mut ual benefit that it grants to the policy
rity which it is able to guarantee to those whose
money is placed with it.
Notice, that the North-America grants thirty
days grace in payment of Renewals, while in other
companies all the money you have invested is for
fcited if your premium is not paid by - o'clock,
"a a 31 uu9 "I0,' ';it1 80 - usS aae
full information given by
FREDERIC G. HANSEN,
Agent for North Carolina,
Raleigh, N. c.
P. S-Liberal inducements made to Canvassers
Raleigh, Nov IL, 1866 1O2-1m.
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TRANSPORTATION!

The superstitions of antiquity are only flood
for laughter" at the present day, and yet this is
an area of
Miracles,
accomplished with the aid of science. For exam
ple-grey, sandy or red hair, is
Changed in a Moment,
to the richest conceivable black or brown, by q
simple application of -
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LADIES DRESS GOODS.
Consisting in part of English and French Merino,
DeLaines, Poplins, Alapaccas, Black Silks. &c.
A large Stock of Calicos, Hoop Skirts, Balmo-
raj Skirts, latest styles.
Ladies shawls, Cloaks, Bonnets, seasides,
Flats, sc.
Mems wear of all grades, both as to quality and
price.
Ladies' Shoes comprising every shape and
quality. Shoes for Misses and Children.
The largest and most complete assortment of
Boots and Shoes for Men, Youths, Boys and
children, that has been brought to the Market
for many years.
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EMPLOYMENT.

P. S.-Liberal inducements made to
Raleigh, Nov. IL, 1866.
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NEW ORLEANS. November 29.-We have
adrices from Vera Cruz of the oath, and
Tampico of the 25th
Two French and two Austrian frigates were
at the former port, and one Austrian at the
latter Mtximillian is living privately. Ba-
zalne is at the City of Mexico. The Imperi-
allsts retain hut three or four towns, the rest
OF Mexico being in the hands of the Liberals.
The Imperial garrison at the city of Jalapa
surrendered to the Liberals on the 18th inst,
and were treated as prisoners of war
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4 VERY REMARKABLE FAMILY.-Per-
haps it is not generally known, says the
Montczuma Gowa) RepubiicaR, that that
yclitablc old gentleman known as the
"oldcst inhabitant "TesideS in our county.
His name is William Prosscr. He resides
in Washington township, about four miles
from Grinncll, and is now in his ninety
fourth year. He was one of the first set
tiers in this part Of the country, and from
present appearances bids fair to DE resi-
dcnt Of the county for some years longer.
Mr.. Prosser served as an artillcryman du-
ring the war Of 1912, and was in the battles
of Lundy'S Lane and Fort Erie. lie Is
still quite vigorous, and will walk three or
four miles with ease. He has never re-
ccvcd a pension, but nOr thinks oil ap-
plying for one. His mothers family were
not long-liyed, but on his fathers side they
lived to great age. His fathers mother
was married twice, and her second nus
bands name was Van Camp. They lived
in Northampton, Pa. She lived to the age
of ia years, and raised to manhood and
womanhood twenty children. Among them
were three pairs of twins, the last pair
being born after she was sixty years OF age.
Now, if anybOdy'S grandmother can beat
that, Just let them speak out. The old
lady evidently had a penchdnt for twins,
which appeared TO run into old age. She
was undoubtedly descendant Of Mrs.
Sarah Abraham, who is spoken OF in an
cient history as being the happy mother OF
little Isaac in the ninety-lir3t year OF her
age.
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OILIyG VENTRnLoQCIsT.-Ap physician
saws that he was going down the Mississippi,
some months since, on a steamer whose en-
gines were up, the deck, and ne sauntered
in that vicinity to see the working of the
machinery. Near by stood man appa-
rently bent on the same object. In = few
moments d squeakipg noise was heard on
the opposite side of the engine. SeizIng
the oil-can, a gigantic one by the way, the
engineer sought out the dry spot, and to
prevent further noise OF the kind, libcrally
applied the contents of his can to every
ioint. All went on well for awhile, when
the squcaking was heard in another dircc
ton. The oiling process was repeated, aud
quiet restored but as the engineer was
coming quietly around toward the spot olc-
cupied by the doctor and the stranger, tie
heard another squeak. This time he de-
tected the true cause of the difficulty.
The stranger was a yentriloquist. Walk
ing directly up behind him, he seized the
astonished Joker by the back Of the neck
and emptied the contents OF the can down
his spine. "There ~ said he, 9" don't
believe that engine will squeak again"
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THIEF DETECTED AT THE STATION -HOUsE.
On Saturday night, whilst policemen
Sweeney and Murphy were in Locust alley
in search of Yankee deserter, they dis
covered man in state of intoxication
whom they took for the deserter. They at
once proceeded to arrest him, but he re-
sisted them and attempted to escape. He
drew razor upon the policemen, and cut
at them right and left. After some diff
c,lty they succeeded in getting him to
police headquarters, where he was booked
as James Fairbanks, arrested for being
drunk and disorderly and attempting to
kill policeman in the discharge of his
duty.
Yesterday morning a man named Will
liam F. Tyree came to headquarters and
reported that he had been robbed the night
before of several valuable articles of cloth
ing. From the description he gave, it was
discovered that the clothing was in the pos
session of Fairbanks. The latter was
brought out from his cell, and upon seeing
him Tyrec Immediately recognized him as
a man who came to his house on Saturday
night for something to eat. He gave him
what he wanted and something to drink.
He was shortly AFTERWARDS called out for
something, and in his absence the robbery
was committed. Fairbanks will be exam
ined this morning for the additional charge
Of robbery.