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Is one of the most necessary and desirable ar
tclos of household economy, and if properly man
aged, will promote the health, comfort and lap
pness of every member Of the family,
Time money and extreme veyation by delays
Of your daily meals may be saved by using the
Charter Oak Cooking Store,
Over 30 900 of these celebrated Cooking Stoves
are in daily use throughout West and North.
Every one Of them has been sold under a full
guarantee, and we offer them as reference
wherever found.
TIE hpropca Charter Oak Store uith Er
tension Top
Has lut one damper and is so simple in its con
struction that child can manage it. The ovens
are larger bake more uniformly, and the stove
heavier than any cooking stove Of corresponding
size ever made
TIE hot Water Reservoir Boiler
Furnishes constant supply of Hot Water at all
hours of the day, aud for hours after the fire has
been extnguishcd, without additional cost or fuel
The Reflector Gridiron.
Original with the Charter Oak, and used on no
other Stove--the most perfect manner to Brol
Yeats and Poultry, whereby the offensive odors
arising from meats during the process Of broiling
carried up to the pipe, and Juices Of the meats
are preserved.
The Hct Closet
In which Meats and Poultry are kept warm for
hours when there has been a delay atmcals, besides
enabling the cook to furnish greater variety Of
dishes and deserts, and place them hot upon the
table. Fourteen Sizes of These
Celebrated Cooking Stores
Stove Dealers aud Timers can rely upon being
supplied at the lowest rates, aud will find it to
their advantage to send for and examine our Price
List aud Catalogues before purchasing elsewhere.
Address,
Excelsior Manufacturing Company
6l2 and Ga Main Street.
ST, LOUIS, MO.
ID. c. WILLIAMS " CO., Sole agents,
Van Buren, Arkansas.
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lEhhi FULLER. ALEX. McDOylu
PERRY FULLER g. COL
GENERAL
COMMISSION merchants
No. 251 Broadway,
Cor. of Murry street,
VI -Iui -StTccl,
NEW YORK.

REFER TO
n. I. Nat. Exchange Bank, New York,
lsett, herr Co., Bankers,
Merchants Nat. Bank, Little Rock, Ar,
National Bank, Fort Smith. q"
National Bank, Lawrence Kansas.
Gaylord, Leavenworth d Co, Bankers, St. Lon,
Mrssrs Bradford, Wells d Co.,
" Buckley, Sheldon d Co.,
We beg leave to inform the public that We !,
engaged in the Commission Business in thi, d,
and Will be happy to attend to any business !
Trusted to our care. We are prepared TO receiv.
consignment Cotton, Wool Flour. Beef. Poi
Htdes, Furs, Peltries, or any kinds of Produc,
Merchandise, and make liberal advances on /
same.
Business faithfully attended to, a. nd remitt,ps
promptly made. -
We are also prepared to purchase Dry Gocs
Grocerles, and all kinds of Merchandise at d
lowest market prices. and to insuring and shippi.
the same by the most reliable companies.
We respectfully solicit your custom.
49, 90. FERRY FULLER 4 CO
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WANTED

800 HIS. BEES WAX,
hEEh Coon, Fox, Bear Beaver and OF
- ter SKINS for which the highest price
VIII be paid ut CllAS, i. llARNE('S.
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Van Buren, Ferry.

FENlE old, long established and wcll-known
4 Ferry, at Van Burcn, Ark, is now in the
exclusive charge and control of the under
signed who has had charge of it for many
years, He has recently put in service II NEW
BOAT, bulltby him expressly for this Ferry,
and employed careful, experienced and com
prtcnt ferrymen. Travellers are assured that
at this Ferry they will have "A safe crossing
over the Arkansas River, and will meet with
no detention.
WM. +. ENGLAND.
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A War Wanted.

ENENlAN or any other; or an expedition
l. to the plains, to enable us to close out
q consignment of
lG army six mule wagons complete
lO0 camp Kettles 100 mes, pans
30 ScttS harness 200 lbs harness leather.
VIII be closed out at low rates war or no
war; by &C. SCOTT 4 co.
Van Burcn, June %.
The Van Buren press., 1867-05-31

INllE Little Rock and Fort Smith Packet
l. Company, having been formed into a
joint stock association. as per agreement on
record in the Office of c. NJ Barnes, Notary
Public, at Little Rock, have now provided
suitable boats for high and low water and
propose to transport freight. passengers live
stock, and all other property at a low rates as
any other responsible party or parties.
All freights going either way consigned to
the " Packet Company at Little Rock, will be
forwarded from that point free of all charges
whatever.
with this statement Of the intentions of the
company we solicit your patronage hoping
by doing your business on the square to merit
the same. march lS--tf.
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1867 Season Arrangement. 1867
Little Rock and Fort Smith Packet Co.
Regular Weekly Friday Packet,
Van Buren, and Fort Smith.
st. american,

+. j. NowLAND, J.W. MOORE,
Captain. Clerk.
NlLL leave Little Rock every Friday, as
w long as Navigation will permit, at 4 p. IN.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-11-08

1he following lsttsris from MrwoOdward Of ST. Louis,
ta ). Harris, Esq of Now London, Conn. Mr. wis a
gentleman OF high refpsetabty, and during the preva
elce ii the chnera 10 st. Lnuis watched the rfHult OF
iue application OF he Pain Killer FIR this dissate and
his testimony can be relied upon with The utmost con-
hdspcsi
DyAe slR;-You rtocllect whan ! YOU ia New
lpnn in January lsst, my expressing to you most
saaguine exps tatons tast DAVIS PAIN kILLER
would have tremendous sals IN the west this season,
and my sneip pAlons have been than realized and
the itstlmony If thousands who have used it has
thAt they tuld not he willing TO 20 to bed At night
without 1t in ths house.
On appearance the cholera ia this city such was
the in the paia Killer remedy that many
who purchased It remarked TO that thsy lad
Or dietd Of tAe cblsrs a long thy had the Pain
Killer ly them, ami hundreds took It daily az prevsn-
iatlve, for person have derangement Of the
bowels OF darrh@ II they this meiiclne This was
the security and confidence Of hundreds acquainted with
Anl when heir friends attacked with the Cholera
they would administer the remedy in large quantities
and in every when it has taken n any of the
first stages Of this disease it has proved successful
consider It an nfilllbe remedy. have not heard
nr any individual many family who used the Pain killer
VIII n attacked, but what speedily recovered.
The clerk informed that he administered IL to per
when eol in the erimpp, and it gave immedat,
relief but still Il shoild be given quickly, Tor when th'
discharge Of "ree water has begun, the hope Of l
has e. Should this disease make It's appearance amons
YOU in a probability It will, he not alarmed yot
and all Others there have the remedy, and am conf
dent II the rain Killer Is usei, not single death by
Cholera will occur in yeur city.
Respectfully yours
Ar. WOODWARD.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-11-08

-
.'o3.'y' n Dover, on the fourth Msuiay in April
Sl' Suu ie"f's tnday in Octobtr Ia New Caste
oounty. sy. III New Castle on iha second M0ldsy
e.'er tue Commencement of the April term in
Hehi, q, and on the third Monday Ia Nouemhes.
Lhs Court Of ChanceHy and Orphan's Court, shai
e9niUen'- and be bold in New Castle County on
= - 'a3r' deDdYin t-bmlry. and Grsi Non
w '.epiefpbcr; IN K"nt County, IN the first
larf ~ aitirthe fouria Monday IN March and
On i|ris'h Slondai IN Sepieian-t IN sussex
You = 20 tts h'N fnes iiY eiiee 'he second
Mohtt 90 Mls-h. aul "a tae frat Tuesday
nitel NF tairi honi,y il Sepiemtei
T'e i9tpt'S Coort sis IA Wilmington on tho
arsi H'a sy in Mtnen June. september sud
] Decrmn-r
htNklNG INSTITUTIONS.
fnt NATIONAL hank or DELAWARE. at VIII
MiNGrdN,
| Nlner of Sixth and Market STREETS. Capi
.a'' SllO. 900 Discount days, Tuesdays and
| I, lays,
rns ssRNsas RANk, Ar wtLNisGroN,
Coraec Of Third aud Marb.t Streets. ,sapi-
al, $3.50 900. Discount d,ys, Wednesdays and
Saturdays.
rhR NATIONAL BI,xK OF WILMINGTON AND
BaANDYwINg,
Oofaer OF Second and Market Streets. Capi-
n', m S2Oo'o"J Discount days, Mondays and
ThursdayR.
THE ESiOR NATIONAL BANK OF WILMINGTON,
Mgeket Street. above Fifth. Capital, $780,
oVo. Discount days, Tuesdays and Saturdays
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF wILMINoToS,
Corner of Fourth and Market Streets Capt.
sa, Si0OO00 Discount days, Mondays an1
, Thursdays.
SAVINGS BANKS.
[ WiLAlAGros SAVINGS FUND.
Office S. B. corner of Eighth and Marke
streets,
. DELAWARE sAylNus BANK.
Office COG Market street.
a ARTISANS SAVINGS BANK.
oiise 607 Market street.
q INSURANCE COMPANIES.
T. DELAwAHg RIRR INSURANCE { MtASy.
Office No. COZ Market street.
FAnNERs' Mutual FIBR INSURANCE COMPANY {
THE STATE os DELAwARE
6, Oli;e No. S37 Market street.
NEW CASTLE COUNTY MUTUAL ISsuRAScE (FlR
10 COMPANY.
-.0li.e Institute Building, Market stoeet, 100
49, Eighth.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-11-08
NEW GROCERY STORE,
No. 8 West Third Street, between Mar
ket and Shipley Streets,

kN'Nt Gpor 10 tns fatm4ra BauNl
wlLM1NdToN, DEL,
r. The undersiFnsd respectfully announces TO his
I, old friends and the pnlc generally tnat he has
III .NM Mcomplete his new store and has opened with
@ita5s9stock Of Hue and fresh
GROCERIES, SUGARS AND MOLAssES,
Lowering crashed. granulaied mud puvegizad Sugars,
soft, wAita aud cntlYe sugars
syrup, and all kiuda Of Alolasseq
Old GOvernment Java Coffee, Lsguirt ilaricaib0, Riq
Green and roisted Coffee dnist Biaeg ana tiieen
Teas, White and Red Wheat family FOlr niw Buck
Mh-at A. hluds oi rnrs sPtes sariine., all knds Of
on; WRinut, Mushioor aud iomato attupi English
sni Ameriean Pitses Jees, Cheoae, fresh l,u utter,
Wash Soap in ereet varey roo, soap silver Gloss
stsrchi Currani,, eisnH CiIon Atnlres Mince Meat;
DIed Peaches and Appies Crauuerries BrOums Paint
ed Bucsets brushes; sperm. Adlmantns anu Talluw
andes, aud all articles usually Kept welt assorted
Grocery Store. Call aud examine MY stock
iHnll-ly JAMk, cRIPpEN.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-11-08
Perry Davis Vegetable Pain Killer.

have ussi the medicine known PERRY DAVIS
VEGETABLE PAIN KILLER, in my family. for The last
twelve hs and have giet pleasure In tsstfYlng in
faror If It's worry valuable properties. would not on
auy account be without It. During the existence OF the
Cholera last year, used medicine of any sort but
tho Pain Killer although myself and several members Of
my family were attacked by 1t severely, and happy
pay that the Tain Klsrwa equal every emergency
--i, was both preventive and certain l con-
sder should not be doing my duty to the community
did not say this much If attacked by the
Cholera to-day the Pain Killer should be the only remedy
weuld uss. have thoroughly tested 1t, and know II
can he relied on F.R. BERGINoEED,
Galena, Illinois.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-11-08

Taose usiag the Pain Killer should strictly observe
tbs following directions
AT the commencement Of the disease take teaspoon.
ful Of Palm Killer in sugar aud water and then bSthe
rresy acToss tue stomach and bowels With Pain Killer,
clear.
Should the diarrh@a and cramps continue, repeat TIE
dose tyery fifteen minutes Ia this way the dreadful
aaourge may he checked and the patient relieved IN the
course Of a very few hours.
n, B-Bs sure and get the genuine artlee and II ia
-----ndad by those who have ussd the Pain Killer
reeUanA.- 'AN F's''sfN 'aAe
i'f 'n' NHV'V'a' tn.,ssd Of one EIs25 sm
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-11-08
rr.nruow. cnInA. Aurn.t 20. 1901.

TuSGGHow, CHINA, August 20, 1905.
Messrs. PERRY BAvls & Sos;-Dear sirp,-Durhg
long resitonee in China, have used yout Invaluable
Pain Killer, both in my family and among the
Chinese, and hAve ound IT. most excellent medicine
In tn summer of 1862 and 63 while resdin in shangha
fouui 1t au almost certain fr Cholera If used 10
ims Indeed usins 1t in great many instances, do
remember failing in single For three years
lave hrn rsAiiing 10 ills place, more than any miles
itlm physcian and have beea obliged often to fall
upon my resources in Of sickness. The Chi
come to n great numbers fr medicine and ad-
vice Though without medical knowledge ourselves. the
few simple remedies We eommant are so much In
pdyates even OF their pbysciaus that have almoEt
daily applications. We allow them to come, because It
rne. usin contact with them, and opens door OF
fumes In disrrh@t cole, vomiting, cholera, coughs,
Sc, ,ou- PAIN KILLER has been my chief msdcine
You're, very truly,
r.. CRAWFORD.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-11-08

Messrs. Pia,Hy DAVIS FoS;-Dear sirs-iIatlns wit
u,,ssd the beneficial effects of your Pain Killer 10
err. Of dyseavry aud cholera morsus Within few
months past, aud deomns it act Of byn-voansO to
the suffering, would most cheerfuy recommend lis
use such may be suffering from the aforementioned
or similar dsoa,ea az SAFE aud LFFECrUAL remedy.
KEY EDWARD X. FULLER.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-11-08
LEATHER BETTING,

sIuge and double thickness plain water proof cement
cd and warranted superior article. All ordsrs will be
bed d the entire satisfaction of the purchaser and
the lowest market press the old stand Southeast cor
ner Third and Orange streets, Wilmington, Delaware
nI.lv H. 4 McCOMn
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-11-08

az regret to say tina, the Cholera has prs
vailed here of late to fearful extent Foriheas thee
weeks, from ton to fty sixty fatal cases each day
have been reported. Hhoull add iha the Pain Killer
recenly from the Mission Househ been used with
canileriba success iu,Iag this Opidc II taken In
Season 1t is gonsrAy eHsetaal In checking the dseSaa
REV. CHAs. HARDING,
Shulapore, 'India.n
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-11-08
rHE oCUsT0M HOUSE" LEDGE,
raE "pRIcE CURRENT" LEDGE,

o 1000 feet In length m located upon the opposita side Of
ns same Canon the Ledge already described. II Us
nhout : !set la width, with we'll defined essings
suitable description OF these properties cannot be
given In a word full Information lnay be obtained
at ihs office of the Company
Ts advantages OF choice among macy good locations
have ssn securei by the personal inspection Of repre-
sentative Of The Company. practical mining experience
From his de4sl reports, tue Company assured OF
the almost richness Of their property, and
made for prosecuting the business with
vigur, accuracy aud despatch.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-11-08
2 1900 SSsS . .
ASIATIC CHOLERA IN CHINA.
Almost every case cured with
PAIN KILLER.
[From Rev r. Teliord, Missionary in China, now visiting
his home IN rennAylyAns.i

[From Rev r. Teurd Missionary in China, now visiting
his home In lennsyyAnis.i
As1SafoS, PkHEA June %. 1866
Messrs. PgRRY DAyIs s. soS Providence Il. 1.:-DeAr
srs'-Duing residence OF ten years as a mis-.
sionary in Siam and China, found your Vegetable Pain
Kilei most valuable remedy for that fearful securse
tie Csolera
In administering the medicine found II most eHsctua
to give teasDounfu of Pain Killer in gill of hot water
sweeenel with sugar; them alter about fifteen minutes
lee give ablespo -nful of the same mixture every
minute until relief was obtained. Apply hot applicA
iiou. to the exiremies. Battle the stomach with the
Pain Killer, clear and rub the limb, brsky OF those
WIN had the Cholera aud took the medicine faithfully
in Le wsy stated above, eight out OF ten recovered
Trai" ~.
r. TELFORD.
II attacked with DilrrhGa, Dysentery or cramp Collie,
don't delay the use of the PAIN KILLER
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-11-08

Thi, Sertiaes that have used Ferry Davis Pain Killer
with great success in cholera infantun,
ltael complaint. bronChitis coughs colds g., and
would ehsarully recommend 1t as a valuable family
medicine. REV. JAMES C. BooMER.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-11-08
ID A V rs
VEGETABLE PAIN
KILLER.
M.rnArrAr. EAraA., ArrlI u, lso0.

MAsnArrAr EASaAs, April II, 1906
KdgsrLBusY j. want 10 cay little more
about the Pain liller consider it "a valuable
medicine and always keep 1t on hand. have Travelled
good deal since have been ia Kansas and never With
nut tskius It with me- IN my practice used II freely
for hs AsiAa Cholera 10 isie aud with batter success
thau any other medicine ais ussl it here for Cholera
in 1855, with the ta,ne gord results Yours truly
A.HUNTIN0, 81. D.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-11-08
TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND ACRES

OF the stork Of the Company will be sold account of
Working Capital. No other stock is offered for sale
An entirely original and mutual plan has been adopted
r the speedy disposal tue working ctfita for the par
truArs u which all parties are invited to call At the
tbpiee No AZ Chestnut 81. tup Hiairs ! t-b2-tf
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-11-08
JACOB 5. wELDlN
STOVES AND TINWARE.
nELAwARE RANGE, HEATER AND
IL STOVE DEPOT,
PICKELS, WEAVER & Co,
Nos. I and . East Fourth Street


Nos. and East Fourth Street
To those interested N or iu want Of really first class
COOKING RANGE, M that will bnlu less coal, bake
letter and c1rt less ' %" sif stn Any other IN the
certificates o. gentlemen VINO havo hal large expert
enee IN such matters and ale vol known in this city
WiiMlSGrns, January 27th, 1876.
M Ii y PiolelS:-nBAR siR.-I have tried thrne diff.
srent kinds OF Kitchen Ranges before purchased the
Mesee ltangs from you, which you ut up IN my house
the others eombns4, both utility and economy 1t
does A work we'll, aud with one halt Of the coal telur
Ell uy either ths others Il fess room in the second
s,oty ry comfortable in this exceedingly cold weAthe
E. c. sTorsENBuRG,
WILMINGTON, February st, 1866
II = P,ctels, Esa.-I take great pleasure in
mundng the MAsee Range, one pl which you recently
Put in iir NO t.lA 1t decided improvement on any
WORK and with half leAs eo4l, than any Rang, Lave
ever ssen Very respectfully,
u.H. GALLAdHER.
wuNiNirlN February. 1885,
Having one II Maeees Ranges nov in ~ t'se great
pleasure stating that 1t gives sitsfiet haNes
no hesitation IN rseul. meudiug 1t to others.
Very respectfully
II. F. PlcRELs, Esa
III. Range nut M f,i We BY Mr.. ri krIs works now
tupler the management OF cook VINO u4v, Asi
busnsss) ve.y well, aud gives complete satisfaction
H. q. BRADFORD.
WLMINGI0S DEL, Au 4, 1893.
IL F. Pickels, Esqi-DgAh sir The Mal4e Cooking
Range put up for At SO French STREET gives entire
satsiacil1p, consider the Mages Range superior to
any in The market, and cheeruy recommsnd it to ali
psTsons ia want OF an economical hange.
Truly yours Se.,
JNo. 4. DUNCAN
These only few Of the very many cerAc tes ies
tfyiug to the worth OF the Nagae kause. Many oers
ean be seen BY ctug at the establishment Nos aud
| East Fourth street.
We would also call the at entioa of the people of vii
miugtou aud ,iriniiy To our MArEE HEATERS AM
STOVES, all ut hleh will lie guaranteed 10 give al
VINO uBs them entire sAsf.cinn. ausS
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-11-08

The u. S. Circuit Court sits in the covrt
Room, second story Of the Custom House. in this
city, on the third Tuesday OF June and October,
The u. s. District Court, meets al tue same
place. on the seeopd Tuesday in January, April,
June and September.
Superior Court aud Court Of General Sessions.
D., held al Georgetown, on the second McniAy Of
II Til, and second MOnluy in October in Ken,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-06-24

rUANO.-REED.S AEIMONL4T TED So;
W PER PHOSPHAI TIE O F LIME-The best
gessing ali the activity of Peruvian Guano, but
being far moro durable in its effects.
It Contains large amount of animal matter
in highly concentrated form, WHICH, combined
with its soluble bone phosphate of lime, cannot
fail to render it very valuable as !ertilizer. -
Notwithstanding we believe it to be the best
super-phosphate in the market, yet, by y pro.
cess peculiar in its manufacture, whereby the
expenses are lessened, we are enabled to sell IL
very low, with liberal discount to dealers
No 4, South Wharves,
oct 4-tf AleHhuuLlt. a..
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ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE
AND VIRGINIA ADV ER TlS 5 + 4
TERMS OF ADVERTISING:
THE PRIZE FIGHT.

Hammer and tongsl What have we mere
Let US approach but not too near.
Two men standing breast to breast,
Head erect and archi"g chest oho5
Shoulders square and hanas tIni.baI naru b
And both their faces tribe Dlancneo'
Their lips are Sc: in u smile SO grim
And sturdiy leach muscular hthD'
Round them circles a ring OF rope E&I
over them hangs the heavens olue cope
WHY do they glare at each otner 80
WHAT Won really, then, don't know?
This is a prize fight, gentle sir! :.
This is what makes the papers stir
Talk Of your ocean telegraph
'Tisnt so great an event BY. hall,
AS when Two young men, lusty ' ana tan IN 30
With nothing between them OF nate or wrongs
Come together to batter and maui,
Hammer and tongs!
Round about is bestial crowd,
Heavily jawed and beetle browed;
Concave faces trampled IN,
AS if with the iron hoof of Sin
Blasphemes dripping from of their lips
Pistols bullying behind their hips,
Hands accustomed to deal the cards,
Or strike with the cowardly knuckle- guards.
Who are these ruf6anl y fellows, say,
That taint the breath of this summer day
These are 'the fancy" gentle sir. >,
The fancy? what have they to do with her
Oh 'tis their fancy to look at Il hghtC
70 see mon struggle, and gouge and bite.
These are the things the fancy prize.
And so they get men lusty and tall,
With nothing between them Of hate or wrongs
To come together to batter and maui
To come and fight till one shall fall,
Hammer and tongs
With feet firm planted upon the sand,
Face to tace, at the scratch" they stand,
Feinting frst-a blow-a guard
Then some hitting heavy and hard. - 81
The round fist falls with horrible thud;
Wherever it falls comes spout OF blood
Blow after blow, fall after fall,
For scores of minutes they tussle and manl
The bold bright eyes are bloody and dim,
And staggering, shivers each stalwart limb.
Blind and faint, they rain their blows
On cheeks like, jelly. and shapeless nose;
While the concave faces around the rope,
Darlen with panic or light with hope,
Till one fierce brute, with a terrible blow,
Lays the other poor animal low.
That. kinglike, lowered above the crowd?
Where are the faces so healthy and fresh 4 {.
Therel those ilIegible masses OF flesh
Thus we see men lusty and tall,
With nothing between them OF hate or wrongs
viii bruise and batter, and tussle and maui,
And fight till one or the other shall TALL
Hammer and tongs.
Trainers, hackers and betters all
Who teach Young men 10 tuste and maui,
And spend their muscle and blood, and lie,
Given for good, in loathesome strife
know what the Devil will do with you,
He'll light up his furnaces red and blue
And treat YOU all to a roast and stew;
! oh he do you up, and he'll do you brown,
On pitchforks cleft into mighty prongs,
While chuckling fends your agonies crown,
Bv stirring you up, and keeping you down,
With hammer and tongs
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YOU are to:marry, and by the aid Of all instru-
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otrope, guarantees to producea life-like picture
Of the future husband or wife Of the applicant
together with date of marriage, position IN life,
leading traits Of character, &c. This is no hum
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She will send, when desired, a certified certh-
cate or written guarantee, that the picture Is
what it purports to be. BY enclosing small
lock Of hair, and stating plase of birth, age
disposition and complexion, and enclosing fifty
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