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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-13

Earthquakes in the Earthquakes.
Forty-seven shocks Of earthquake. rapidly
succeeding each other. Wcru felt at St Thom-
as On the 20th Of November One shock
lasted two minutes. The sea rose sixty feet
on the city, and everything was submerged.
The loss Of life was large, and immense
quantities % merchandise were DESTROYED
The surviving inhabitants, housclcss and
destitute, fed 20 the mountains. Many are
striving 70 leave tie Island. The steamer
Il PLATA Is the only vessel that has called
since the calamity, and she LETT $50 persons
behind for want Of acc1mliati0ns. Every
business firm on the island is insolyent, and
all steamship and other clmpluics have aban-
d1ned u. No al is q be had. and wharyes
are destroyed
On the lsth ult. q severe shock Of earth
quake wss experienced az 81 Cr0iz. The J
shcck w.s also fix at -ea, and the waters
rising 90 . great height and becoming very
angry and tempos;uous. the United States
war steamer De Soto was dashed ashore and
broken Go pieces The crew, however, were
all saved
lhc United States war steamer MJnlnga-
hcla was also washed ashore on the same day
AN NN4AtAA AfNus .At TIC extent Oh ltI IN
lurI,s are not stated. The destruction is in F.
calcallble 20 =. Thomas anI also at Tor I
tola AMI s. Csoix. Little Slba Is o horrible .
volcano, and is nearly ell burned 70 ashes. .
The firm 1f Cameron bad lost half million I.
dollars. and the firms OF Morrison ,E VIII .
mich have lost each $4,000.
The Boston Juraal suggests, IN view o.. .
such details, that # according to the poet
CIwIcr' S version Of the .' Negro Com .
Tllint, the tyr4nt's habitati5n Is fixed
'' where tie whrlwlnts answer no NJ. .
Seward's later territorial negotiltions ap-
Tearto tc locltei where the ar,iqlakcs
return -n equally decided negative. And
The Providence Journal. noticing the state
meut that tie people Of st Thomas have
voted 10 favor oi auu. xltiln 20 the United
States, thinks 1t no. surprising, after their
recent experience with hurricanes and earth
laakes, thar they should desire to attach
.LcmsalYc- to the main land III almost any
luartcr
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-13

ST. ALBANs.-St. Adams at last has
Fire Engine. of its own, a serviceable Hun
neman tub, just purchased, and has organi-
zed Fire Company.
The duties collected at the Custom House,
IN St. Albans, during the month of Noyem-
Der 1867, amount to SIS, ,I96, so. The du-
ties on merchandise bonded to other ports,
amounted to SIS, ,9O5, Al. This shows an IN
crease of business at that port of entry.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-13

!0Cs as any modern European Statesman
Now, at length. she was beginning to reaI
the harvest she watched and waited so long
for, and her spirit rose up within her exult-
ant, in spite Of the supeIcilions insolencC
with which many guests treated her.
" They need a lesson. these foolish aspir
ing upstarts," " be said, within himself. g and
this is the most fitting opportunity for 3D.
ministering it
s. the tide Of dinncr-table talk e'bed and
flowed. and Jon aiots sparkled with eyanes-
cent glitter, and people laughed at they
| scarcely knew what, and the rose-beadod
| champagne circled round and round the
| board, and Mrs. Napier thought triumph
autlv 10 herself - It will be a success.
Jrst then Or. Maynard's calm, monot0n-
ously pitched voice broke in upon a silence
that had momentarily settled upon the fcs-
tive as-emblage.
" Mrs. Napier" be said, looking full q;
the hostess, - this is o very elegant table
cloth
Mrs Napier smiled blanGly and inclined
her head, until the pearl ornaments tinkied
softly. Il was a very singular remark, but
then every one knew that Dr.. Maynard was
one Of those eccentric gauiuses that nobody
pretends 70 understand OF clitIcise.
So And th,se napkins are as white as the
driven snow. went on the doctor, critically
surveying the double dlmask on bis lap.
Again Alrs- Napier bowed.
" Moreover pursued the doctor, IA the
same calm, unvaryIng tone. d" have been
admirng Niles Napier's white muslin dress.
d" Al, yes, simpered the Erltifei NAM
ma, &c white is very becoming % my The
doaa's style"
And she glanced towards Tlciosia, wh,
was playing with her Black Hamburg
grapes IN a manner cmiucn,ly calculated TO
display her rings.
" You must have very god lauudrcss,'
said the Decor abruptly.
d" believe Mrs. Tooley as quite c1mpc- .
tent to her business, answered Mrs. Ma .
pier, H,tle puzzled, bu, trying to indicate .
her claims b. to the best society by express .
ing no symptoms Of surprise whatever.
=. You are satisfied with her. then, mad
amp"
Quite"
' Then why don, you pay her for her
work 2"
The eite dropped it- silver rrk AMI set
down its glasses OF chamragae, qai-e uncer-
tam whittier this singular Inv,-t.ct ttiIn was
lbou, to lead. Mrs. Napier turned scar
ct
" Dr. Maynard, I DO not understand
you"
- Do YOU not, madam? Then ! Will tn
ioavor to sTeak little more plainly. Mrs
rooley Is one Of my teuauts-she cannot
'aise her rent because Mrs. Napier bias not
laid her cent tor the five weeks washing
,he has done. A. / cannot for an instant
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-13

TINE ExPrRED.-The time for the redemp-
ton Of the bills Of the Farmers and Mechan-
les Bank, and of the old Bank of Burlington,
has fully expired. and they are, therefore,
Of no further value to holders of them. Bills
Of the Commercial. and Of the Merchants
(State) Bank are still rcdeemable, though
not current. One years notice Is required
tc be given by the State Banks before they
can cease to redeem their bills. Neither of
the two last named Banks have given such
notice -Senfinei
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-13

The Washington correspondent OF the
Boston Journal says Senator Eimunds' ar
gument in favor Of paying the national
bonds IN coin, which be has been forced
to continue from day to day, is compliment
aed by Senators who are versed in financial
A,;rs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-13

EeoniIas Moses,a mail carrier in ATkans-
as. was essassinated recently by some IN
known person while riding along lonely
road. His body was not found uutii eight
DAYS after the murder and all this time hi his
mule stood guard over the corpse. Ihe
faithful animal had to 90 mile and hall
for water, but invariably returned ana re-
sumed its singular vigil.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-13
Collecting a BAD Dtbt.

oilcttlnE a hau ilt bfs
Ii was a dingv. iil-ventilatel little cell IL
thc -oVmOsJ stratum Of one Of those I'm
meuse human Lcohiyc- that people call
.s tenement house, "a room where wash
tul= and children, kettles and kittens, 20
tata-,arings and clothes pins. were scatter
% about in reckless disregard Of the divine
princiules Of order. DR.. MAYNARD stood
still in the middle Of the chaos, afraid to
move lest he should step in the starch bowl.
OF on one of the children who swaImed
about the floor.
Dr. Maynard had recently come INTO pos
session Of this property by the death Of a
relative, nor was be particularly pleased
with his new acquisition. The few weekly
visits be had made were net accompanied by
any particularly agreeable "reminiscences :
in fact BE dreaded them, as q civilized colo
INST might dread an irrup,iou into tie say
age iuugles Of African wI.dcrnosses. Dr.
Maynard had always made human nature a
study but this seemed scarcely human ia
it, odd, Celtic developments.
.' Oi all people ever stumbled across
said Dr.. Maynard. '. tic lri-l are the ID 50
impr0yiicnt. " hat as the reason can nay-
er get my rent on this floor TIE German
people down stairs are always ready. and
my Amc.can tenants are mOiel of pune
tuilIty. Ii Is really q very unace0unable
th ~ % me
&. sure, sir, 't.sn't my fault, said Mrs
IouleY. lifting the corner % her coarse
checked apron to Ter eye, partly to check
the teaIs that always rs>c readily to her
muddy blue eyes. and partly 90 hide that
ell, - -rt.T- ~, "a ~
Ii-.Ic vi Inn r., ,l... -. l.-,,,
ir...s skirts M a s1rt Of = .-r- 4r,.-.l..,'.,-,
+t.r .-,nsrl.i,., ,rs- 49, .r.l....., 49,
nav r.,rc. r.rlt hardly .st. In p. I'm
.-i.- of -t.. ..s-.-.-..I. , t..- ,...- 5i.-
ru-a.-.., .r .i..-....--i.. r.....
D.. N--.z.,- ..t..- AIi- D. ... 2'' re,,...
Cd Mr. v.y..-f ia ...,.. ......-. e.. E.t
i- rsver IS y.,.r t,oir. .r.I.r, f5 .v.nr
story
,. Nv mar. De- sick. cir. ,,fi t.. rheumatic
DO ti- krc,-i.int.- ar,I,..z.. tie Ir,-fgo-
man. and ms hard WOE ,,.. lar. q. ,e-
along. and Ir3yiie the b.- .I the -ur i.r
the CROWN calldh,r: n.e-..r E- ,r- tferIa-
ought rs br taIf. and % 1.... 30 have "a lIttie
Patience sir
Patience. rati,r..- r..-..-... r-- ai1.uI.-
ted ;l.e d. c,or. each Wa.a u.f.ua in % kew
-3mrvhit higher tte1 PIE. I.-r o. O.c
ought .1 haye Cd, p4rieu.. . job 90 get
al ~ with such a 1'sr.. of ......-.-- s- ! l.a1.
Why d.n't You wo-s ?"
Mr. Zoology -lsuo.i "a i..l. r.Ugoachfuly /
az tae wash tlh DO fls c'.I,l-a -.Tt of al- .
tn ei-. iiueJ n ae Hc a-s o' s',am'ns .
sjapsu' IS
90 lUiaio- zig. 'ty ut t--. and had .
hol'a @ have t't 20 ",y Ready lHr You To- .
Gay h-' NI-- N4ltr : Hi me III as s1e .
l.ts many jii''- i-'N '. ''r T. me .
-'.. p n'" lI. s-.- ,'-i -. .... .-E- she
90 l'u It t.' ia- fai'E .l' q, aDr. Bridget, T.
says 7h'-au' De -t.i'-n t.r money tha. : .
IN' o"n- ana Let -.r- ta
40 You Ae'a a.f- ' '. n per: ask
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-13

RAILROAD BRIDGE BURNED.-The - Har
low Bridge" 500 feet long, on the Vt. Gen.
tral Railroad, three miles south of North
field, was destroyed by FIRE Sunday morn
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-13

VI. CENrRAL.-The Messenger understands
that the business Of the Vt. Central and Vt.
& Can. Railroads for the month of October.
S67. was SIS 900 in excess of that of any
previous month since the road commenced
Oreratinns
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-13

IMPROVING Anne Dougherty, the girl
shot By young Long in Rutland last week is
improving, and though her case is still crit
ical, the physicians are more hopeful OF her
recovery. The examination Of Long has
been postponed to the 10Th inst.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-13

The Steamer Boston, on Tuesday, ran up
on the rock in the vicinity of Westport,
known as - the Scotch Bonnet and knock
ed hole of some ten feet length IN her
bottom. She was run across into Basin
Harbor and sunk in shOal water up TO her
guards, where she now Ines.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-13

Butter ranged from zoe TO 42c at st. Al
bans on he Sd, the latter figure being the
top-notch for a few prime lots.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-13

matter. The Vermont members all voted
nay, and Of the Massachusetts, members but
two, Boutwell, and Butler, voted Tor the res
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-13

"e iud TIA, the item ia question crept
into ,ic FREE Pass, exactly how, We can
n.t .ay Certainly we should have never
willingly have copied from so unreliable a
source as the Springfield Republican (from
which We think the paragraph was taken)
any thing derogatory to one whom We have
long esteemed ss an honorable gentleman
AMI We most checriully copy the abo7e au
tharitatiyr correction Of the story
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-13
Jas. Urquhart, Tyler.

THE CoNHIrrEE.-Ihe following analysis
has been made Of the chairmanships OF tho
new House Committees
Eastern, S-Republiean members OF Con-
gress %, being in 3.
Middle, 12-Republican members Of Con-
gress, Y, being in 81.
southern, including Maryland and West
Virginia, 2-Republican members of Con
gress 4, being in ..
Western, including Missouri, s3-Repub-
lIcan members Of Congress II, being in
81.
Pacific States, I-Republican members Of
Congress 3, being l in 3.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-13

MAsoNIc.-At a regular communication Of
Washington Lodge No. 3, F. & A. NJ, held
at Masonic Hall on Wednesday evening,
Dee 4th, 1867, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year
Edward A. Jewett, Master.
Homer VI. Phelps, Senior Warden
d. c. Barber, Treasurer.
Henry Ainsworth, Secretary.
Theodore 5. Peek, Senior Deacon.
VIM. L. Harris, Junior Deacon.
Perley r. DOwner, Marshal
VIM. Brinsmaid. Jas. Urquhart, SfelS-
ards
Jas. Urquhart, Tyhr.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-13
r.m The s.. A!bas. rr.n. .rlp.. De.

In August last, paragraph was published in
some { the "a pers, charging Z. 4. SoEles, Esl.,
Cf st Altans. with 90 false pretenees in obtain
ing certain notes Of hand, held in the custody Of
sheriff Joseph C. Bannister, Of Midilese1 Coun-
ty. Massachusetts,. Mr.. S0wlss authorized
the local papers to deny sny such charge as
having no foundation in truth. In the fore part
OF November, Mr.. Sowles met Mr, Bann'ster at
Lowell, Msss., with 4 view Of a legal investigs-
tiOn N case Of any disagreement. He exhibited
20 him written evidence which fully satisfied
him; and Will satisfy even, We think, his accus-
er, be will examine il. Mr. Bannister was
pleased 10 furnish him with the subjoined letter,
which speaks for itself, aud fully acquitS him Of
any such charges
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-13

Eiglri A Nlrlo, Esg.,-After an inter
view at Lowell. ami full understanding Of all
the facts and circumstances in regard to my
business transactions with you, desire 20 say
that Am satisfied that you have intended to
ac' fairly and honorsbly 90 me.
Truly yours JosEPH BASyisTER.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-03-11

rREsH BUCKWHEAT, AT A DE
IS iCLINE.-One ton of fresh Buckwheat
Flour In store and for sale very low at
n XV1CKERY BROS, rs Main st, O
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-03-11
Manufacturers and Builders of
Steam Engines, Circular So

ernst and Sugar Mills, Tobacco Screws,
Cumming Machines, Distil-
lery and Mining Ma
chinery. Malt Mills, Corn
shelters, House Fronts, Cellar Crates
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-03-11

is now complete, and only wants looking
at to induce all to make their purchases Of
us; and our stock of 7s 81
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-03-11

A We have the facility of the best Ma
Htinery and Workmen, and will give all
N. I'LL orders promptly, warrant our
SJrk, and charge reasonable prices,
ONCE and Foundry, corner of First and
Hseet Streets, Evansville, Ind.
n. B.-Workmen sent to all parts to fit
up work and do repairing.
Effeb228m SCHULTZE, TRUMAN & co.
HN .
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-03-11
SEEDS. &C.

WIN. G: FULLERTON,
Dealer in
IA II MING IMPLE MEwTs
no = II T. ID .
FARMING, MACHINERY and HOTTSE
KEEPING ARTICLES,
No. 40 MAIN STREET,
decs diff EVANSVILLE, IND.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-03-11
Proposals,
VILE. Re

0EALED PROPOSALS VILE BE
- received at my Office until the second
Monday in March, 1857, for the medical at
tendance upon the inmates of she Poor
feb2l I'd VICTOR BISCH, A. We. r
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-03-11
SPRING STOCK.

This thing of offering to sell goods q
cost is PLAYED OUT, as our customers
are too sharp to pay cost THAT is, what
they cost us) when some goods are high at
Is per cent. less than cost.
We would invite the especial attention
of our friends and the public generally to
examine our stock before purchasing else
where. With the opening new year we
would tender our thanks to our customers
for their very liberal patronage for the
past year, and hope in the future to merit
a continuance of the same.
HUDSPETH, ADAMS & co.
jamie diff
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-08-21

ARrRNvs WARDS -ToAsr.--Artemus
Ward being present at celebration
and exhibition, was called upon for .
speech, when he replied in "toast TO
the phair sex =
ladies, seq l, turning to the butifal
femails hoose presents was perPhumip
the fair ground, 81 hope You are enjeyin
yourselves on this occashup, and that
leminaid and water ov which you are
drinkin, may not go agin yu. May yu
alters be as fair as the sun, bright as the
moon, and butiful as an army with
Union fsgs-also plenty ov good close
to ware.
"Tu yure sex-commonly called the
phair sex, are we INDEBTED for bornings,
as we'll as many other blessins in these
low grounes Of sorro. Sum poor spirit
ed fools blaim yure sex for the difficulty
in the gardin, but have no doubt but
Adam would have rugged o cider press,
and like as not went off on big bust
AMI driven oaf unaware. Iure LIST
muther WINS lady, and awl her dawters
is ditto. and nun but a loafin cuss will
say word agin yu. Hopin that no
waiv of trubble will role across yure
peasful brests, konklude these remarks
with the follering centyInent:
"Woman-she are good egg"
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-08-21
LADIES',

If yon arc afflicted with lassitude; If, on rising
in the morning, you feel unrefreshed, with bad
taste in the mouth disgust for food con
slant desire to rest, it is time something should
be done to stop the growing evil We know Of
no preparation more highly adapted to al af8ic
tons of this description than
HoSTETTERS STOMACH BITTERS.
For mothers nursing this great tonic should
always be taken, especially where the mother:
ncurishment is inadequate othe demands ofthe
child consequently her strength must yield, and
here il is where a good tonic, such as HOSTEL
TIERS STOMACH BITTERS IS needed t" i'm
part temporary
STRENGTH AND VIGOR
TO the whole system. LSdies should by aiImeans
try this REMEDY. and before so doing, ask yonr
physician. who. ii he Is acquainted with its VII
tues, will ree"uImend its use in all Cases. As q
MEDICAL AGENT
il has no equal while its pleasing flavor aSf
hsalthful effects have made il 4 general favorin
Ii is tree from all properties calculated 10 impair
the system, and its operations are 1t once mild
soothing and efficient. Al who have used the
Bitters
ATTEST ITS VIRTUES
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-08-21

SPIRITUAL FACrs.-Whiskey is the
key by which many gain an entrance
into prisons and almshouses.
Brandy brands the noses of those VINO
cannot govern their appetites.
Wine causes many TO take Winning
way home.
Punch is the cause OF many UNI 'o"u
ly punches.
Ale causes ailings, and beer stretches
many upon their bier.
Champagne is the cause of many real
pains.
Gin sings have slain more than the
sings of old.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-08-21

A WEALTHY Frenchnan, who lately
committed suicide, left the following
scrawlcd oRs hit Of paper:
"a life stupid, but strewn with Gu,
chsntments; harpies conspiring against
your purse; thousand vain pretention,
sustained badly and incessantly; con,
versatiOn with listeners who bore YOU
TO death. Equipages, laekeys. carriage.
innumerable. uniforms of all eolors
with swords near always innocent Of
battle; women pretentious and tattling;
literary people, vain aud destitute O,
talent; contcmpt, sesset embarrass.
meuts, restaurants aud hotels anor,ro,..
ly dear; fraudulent aud tricky l,as;,sss
transactions. Lies at discretion, ~.
headed lawyers srares of all descrjp.
tons; demolitions, mud and dust. In
vslids Of all classes beasts covered
with decorations; noblemen with con
traband titles; dissimalatious ever,
where. Frosn nay point Of visx snch il
Paris--or, rather, ssaii ] have haG
enough of il and abandon h fse esur
nifty"
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-08-21
The Rest Tonic.

Caswell, Hazard & Co.'S Combination of Iron
Phosphorus and Calisaya, known as Ferrc-Phes
pherated elixir of Calisaya. The iron restores
color to the blood: the Phosphorus renews wastes
of the nerve tissue, and the Calsaya gives q
natural, healthful tone 20 the digestive organs
Ono pint contains the virtue Of one ounce o.
Calislya, and one tsaspoonful grain Of 1roI
and Phosphorus.
Manufactured by
CASwELL, HAZARD & Co, New York.
For sale by all druggists. aprlmw&seowSv
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-08-21
THE CHILD'S CURE.
LaughIin's Infant Cordial,

FOX CHILDREN IEEI HIM..
Al astonishing fact, that the largest numbe
of deaths occur among children. A fact tha
while teething children are in constant pain
fact that during that period nothing will re
Ieve them sooner or more effectually than
LAUGHLIN'S INFANT CORDIAL.
Mothers, do not see them suffer.
USE THE INFANTS CORDIAL.
Mothers, relieve their sutieriugs by
TIE INFANT CORDIAL.
Teething is greatly facilitatedby
THE INFANTS CORDIAL.
Fretfulness and Wakefulness cured
By THE INFANTS CORDIAL.
Cholic and Pain cured Instantly
BY THE INFANTS CORDIAL.
Summer Com plant cared
BY THE IEFANTS' CORDIAL.
No Sleep lost. No Crying Baby If you
USE THE INFANTS CORDIAL.
Every bottle warranted 10 please or price re-
funded. Prepared emily by
LAUGHLIN, SMITH & CO.,
febal Druggists, Main street, Wheeling.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-08-21
Odbert,s Cholera Antidote.

Aspeedy, sure and certain cure for Cholera,
Diarrhea, Dysentery. Ffux, Cholic and Cramp'
ing Pains. Warranted 10 cure in every case.
IT Is PRfsCIuBkp BY PHYSICIANS.
A. 5. Robertson, Eaton's Staten, w. Va,
says IL Is worth its weight in gold.
s. T. Bennett, Cincinnati. Ohio, says II curt d
him of Cholera.
Il ia recommended by J. a. Metcalf, Iron
Merchant; Robert Coy; John Donlon, p. ID. &
Co.: Louis Manners; Geo. K Tingle, Maxwell
& Tingle; John Barton, Belmont Mills: Samuel
Laughlin, Wholesale Druggist: JAS Launder
Jos. S. Norton: J. H. Rodgers, Con. b & q. Il. L
lei
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-08-21

1T is stated that Rosa Celeste, n Cali
fornia tight-rope equipoisist, has come
east with the intention Of travelling
Niagara Falls on rope, Ia Blondin.
II she succeeds she will be made maid;
if falling, q maid Of the missed.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-08-21

How sad pressed her gentle form
to me and whispered in her ear, if when
was far away for me she'd shed tear.
1paus-d for some cheering words my
throbbing heart to cool, and with her
rosy lips she said, "Oh, Bill you're SIGH
"A foolr
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-08-21

WHEN asked how he go. out of pris-
on, witty rogue replied: II got ont of
my cell by ingenuity, ran up stairs with
agility, crawled ont the back window
with secresy, slid down the lightning
rod with rapidity, and am now haskins
in the sunshine of libertyw
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-08-21

ADVERTISING The Boston TraRs-
cript says: A stranger, seeing An ad-
vertisement in the Transcript this week
visited Washington street and bought
5000 worth of goods. Who says now
il does not pay 70 advertise in dog days.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-08-21

JvLIAs, why am de 'habitants Oh de
recently purchased Rooshin Possessions
like de natives oh Africa: 'Kase dey
lib on de fat oh de land" NO, no; be-
kase dey trabel about in dere dear
skins"
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-08-21

IN view of the fact that cholera pre-
walls in various sections of the country,
and the probability OF its appearance
among us, unless the most rigid sani-
tary rules are observed, we would urge
the free uss Of DeOdorizers aud disin-
fectants in all places where they may
seem to DC required The best and most
etfectual article now in use is Carbolate
of Lime, sold at Z. Bookings Phar.
macy, NJ. | Odd Fellows Hall.