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Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-12-21

In the circuit court of said county on the Chaucery side thereof. before the clerk, in vacation, 7th day of December, 1867. John NJ. Burney, complainant, vs. Napoleon B. Tucker, William J Bill. Tucker and George ", Glenn, A.g. 1
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-12-21
Sale of Land by Common school commissioners.

Com. School Commissioner.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-12-21


 The attention Of Congress is earn estiy invited to the necessity of the thorough revision of our revenue sys- tenn. Our internal revenue laws and import system should be so adjusted as 10 bear most heavily on articles of luxury, leaving necessities of life as free from taxation as may be consistent with the real wants of the Government, economically administered. Taxation would not then fall on men of moder- ate means, and while none would be entirely exempt from assessment, all in proportion to their pecuniary abili- ties would contribute toward support ing the State. A modification of the internal revenue system by large re- duction in the uainber of the articles now subject to tax would be followed bv results equally advantageous 10 cit izens and the Government. II would render the execution of the laws less expensive and more certain, remove obstruction to industry, lessen tempta- tions to evade jaw. diminish violations and frauds perpetrated upon it's proyi- sions, make it's operation less inquisi- torial and greatly reduce in numbers the army nf tax gaIherers, created by system which takes from the mouth of honest labor tho bread it has earned. Hetrenchmont, reform and economy should be carried into every braRch of public serviee that expenditures of the Government may be reduced and peo- pie relieved from oppressive taxation. A sound currency should be restored, and public faith in regard to the na- tional debt sacredlv observed. The &C., compiishmcDt Of these Important re-
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-12-21
STATE OF ARKANSAS, l
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Admr. of Juo c. Kennedy. decd December Is, 1867. .--lt.
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Know thy DESTINY.

MADAME E +. THonNros, the great English Astaro,o.
gist. Clairvoyant and Psychometrician, who has aston.
ished the scientific classes of tho Old World, has now 10.
Gated herself at Hudson, N. =. Madame TaoRNToa pos
sesses such wonderful powers Of second sight a. to cna-
bic her to impart knowledge Of the greatest Importance
to the single or married of either scx. While in a state
Of trance, she delineates the very features of .he person
you arc to marry. and by tho aid of an instrument Of in
tense power. known as the Psychomotrope. guarantees 70
produce q hfe-liko picture OF tho future husband or wife
Of the applicant, together with date Of marriage, position
in Life. leading traits Of character, &c. This is no hum.
bug, as thousand of testimonials con assert. She will
send, when desired, a certified certificate, or written
guarantee, that the picture Is what It purports to be, Ry
enclosing q small lock of hair, and giving place Of birth,
age, disposition and complexion, and enclosing nifty cents
and stamped envelope addressed to yourself, you will re.
ceive the picture and desired Information by return mail.
All communications sacredly confidential. Address, In
confidence, Madame e. F. THORNTON, P. O. Box 29s,
Hudson. N. Y 5..,....-. 1y .,ta.c *. March IN
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Systems Run Down,

Persons often allow their systems. . '"raint IOWA Tow : o.
rather ru" them Go'cn by ~over-work. accompanied by q
neglect Of the proper means of IMMIGRATION! The result
is what is cslled GENERAL Debility - Ia other words, q
failure and partial collapse Of the physical forces. accom-,
panied. usually. byigreat depression Of spirits. r2tJ
The. best remedy In such cases 1s HOsTETTER.s
STOMACH BTTTERS. Whether tho state Of exhaustion
has been brought on by excessive physical labor, dissi-
patton, an1ietyo Of mind, exposure, or any ether oause,,
the remedial effect of this great stomaohic win be found
equally prompt and certain. Az . restorative, sitter
severe sickness has prostratsd the bodily and mental
energies, It is pronounced by competent medical an.
thority "rHE BEST ToNTC IN USE" II men were not
foolttahly careless about their health, and oyer-canadent
10 themselves, they would always. when engaged In. any
work that required great e~xerHon,i use corresponding
means Of sustaining their strength, For this purpose
BrTTERS ere Invaluable An toiless
should use them as an invieorank
For those constantly employed in indoor Occupations,
especially in crowded workshops, they may be reckoned
as the very best safeguard of health. Where there is d
predisposition 70 constipation, or Q tendency to bilious
ness, they may be truly said to be a specific for which
there ls no substitute. 9 October u
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SUCCESS rs MERIT, proven BY Kins OF Pain.

COLONIAL @. W.. DUDLHH.-We publish on our
nrst page this morning another communication
from the above named gentleman. Colonel Dun
LEY is sincere in his views. and presents them
with considerable force andiearnestness ; and how
ever most Of our readers may differ nom him, as o
well-known and responsible citizen he is entitled
to q hearing. and We have, therefore. not hesitated
to accord it to him. aiIt (. n
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I rs. =.

II Jon want ehear Blank Books:rt. ~ ''4S
Il you want cheap Stationery, Envelopes, Pa
per, &c.; o., Mn1rns' Almanac;
II you want Printing executed neatly;
NyouwantB Books bound In amy style. or Account
Books made to order, with any desired pattern Of
ruling. g, tp HnAN H4rn91s No.. 80 Broad street.
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ATTRdrr AT ARSON AND AssAu1Tua THE
PoIroE.-At q A. M. yesterday, Policeman CAHuL.
who was on duty near the corner Of Beaufain and
Masyck streets, sew flames issuing from the
building occupied by Mr.. JNo. II. BohKEN as .
grocery store. The alarm was given. and obsery-
ing . suspicious person coming from the house he
was ordered to halt. This he refused to do, but at
tempted to escape by flight, and, on being pur-
sued, presented a pistol to the policeman. When
near West street, finding that he was still pursued.
he fred the pistol, the shot taking effect in tho
arm of CAHuL. Sergeants WEsrocAT and RILEY.
attracted by the sound Of the shot, rode up in
time 70 arrest the fugitive. who also drew his pls-
toll on them, but was speedily overpowered. The
freiwas set In the rearof the building, and q guam.
Hty of cotton saturated with tturpensine was
secured by the police. It was evidently Il precon.
certed plan, to burn the building and Thus secure
either some booty OF the insurance, but the watch.
fulness OF the police frustrated the schemes Of the
rascals. The house was owned by Mr.. T. CIAyyx,
and insured for $4,000, which expires in few. days.
THOMAS DoLAN, the man arrested for the attempt,
Is . stranger, and his real motive ia not known, a.
he denies being near the house. He hiss bean
turned oyer to . magistrate FOR prosecution, and,
ne The punishnaent tor. arson is hanging, We trust
some example viii be made. Fires have been Of
frequent occurrence, and the evidence In this case
istoo clear and positive to allow the perpetrator
TO escape. --'r s s f ( %
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lHE IaIsyAEssa ssrEcHrTsSG TO zyErg xxpw
~ She scstorss 20 hanpsnsss those Mh6. tt9Hp1 doIe6nl
friends, 1905 q money 40, have bocoaaeh s16IdSfs
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gssse$61 ll9 n W5lfhPNAsa ~ ettfSass ssRsSsse ~ lfnail u. ~KessipfAaI
h1aAhtaAnsd 'sbd NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. E~8shrneS DyaTsf9tSS%S
~. Nff1eSSEnsq4p a she Aaeh9eEcxda xuxnsShcd yEoA8aG
g gs2s " shaSaf ysa ssasss scsa ssaaostna 4 annaasa !
% 5000 n.S.sss NJ \; .sRnasea
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ALL sUv.,n 3 Ems should try King Of Pain.

TM CusToM HotsniL.--The work on this building
il still progressing. The fraction Of q house that
stood on the enclosure has been entirely removed,
and the workmen are now engaged in placing a
high board fence around the lot. From tho ener-
gy displayed In the prosecution Of this work w
may expect to hear OF. its completion at an early
day, the high fence preventing even q bird's-eye
view Of the proceedings.
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boots and Shoes, Dry Goods, DC.
BY MILES DRAKE.
THIS MORNING, at 10 O'Clock. I will sell At INV s,or.
corner Of King and Liberty streets.
60 GASES BOOTS SHOES.
= CoNsIsTtN0 OF:
CASES MEMS OGA Balmorsls. Union Gs,t.rs
Oxford Iies and Boots. Ladies' Lasting Congress-. No.
rocco and Buff Balmorals, 30.
Shoes In Cartoons,
ALSO,
AN INVOICE OF GOODS JUST RRCKIyED.
. COMPLETING OF:
BLUE tLAiDh, Prints, DeLaines, Cambria, Home
spnn, Denim, Sattinet jean, Hosiery, Madras Handkor-
w Nae. eRooa A"1eao' &c. October 2k
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Post omco Notice.

,.tI Post OmkCc Notice. A'hi 't,f'
en CHARLESTON, October &, 1861. e..
On and after 9th instant the malls for Columbis
and points beyond WIN close at 1880 F. M. r.
Ascend mail for Columbia and the Columbia
branch Of South Carolina iHairoad will close al
9P. M % aasls 'asi$iA9 IS? 2t es.e. 4, n
Malls Tor Augusta, Bayannaahh,, and the Way Mai
from Charleston to Augusta will close at $50 A. M.
The second mail for Augusta closes at 80 F. M.
On Sundays but one train leaves, and ali mails
slsss'attb +. y, s",'a e'%%ss2.
.. CHAnLnsroN, 8. e., July 9, 1867,
After to-day the mails for Northeastern Railroad
viii cloae ats O'Clock M, and to-day and after
wards they are expected to reach tho Railroad
Station at a:s0 O'Clock PM, and to be ready for
delivery at this Office at 80 o'clock p. M. b
CNANdE OF HOUR l.. 4. DMIvERY OF SUNDAY MAIL.
On and after Sunday, 9TH inst, this Office will be
open from ave TO six O'Clock for delivering mails.
g4O STANLEY G. TROTT, P. M.
t a' t'.u ~, --o- lHy at1. .A
CoNrEpRNon COMPLETELY EsrABLis in King
Of Pain. Nt1 " Va 4a7,a IN.
LATE PArERs. We are indebted to Mr.. b. Dos
onHn, OF the Postof1ce Literary Emporium, for
late copies Of the Now York Ledger. Kriminal lei
tunR, Metropolitan Record. Southern Opinion, etc.
A vIoroRY ovRR PREJUDtoEs by King Of Pain.
ACCIDENT ON TIE south CAnoLrNA RAuRoAp.-
Tho night train on the Sonth Caroline Railroad
ran OF the track yesterday near Reeves Station.
-Four or hve oars were slightly injured, ''
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jon WoBK.-Weih have now completed our Office
80 as to execute. in the shortest possible tmc
L KINDS OF JOB WORK, and we most re
spectfully ask tho patronage Of our friends.
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ALMOST A SCARE. The, practice 81 allowing
COWS % roam the streots has been frequentyslal
lpded 70, and, though contrary to q city ordinance.
II is of daily occurrence. Yesterday morning q q
COW, who had JUST been released from her stable,
created some CONSERVATION In the lower part Of
Meeting street, by rushing fercely along, preferring
tho sidewalk to the unpaved street. Fortunately
but few persons were in the neighborhood at the
time, and the COW took the nearest route for the
burnt district, where a. meagre feast Of dusty
grass and weeds awaited her. There are many
persons who have a wholesome fear Of cattle, not
witbst anding their mild appearances; but when
they forget the laws OF propriety and occupy the
whole street. they should receive the same penalty
melted. TO unruly bipeds-be locked up for safe
keeping. The burnt district is unoccupied by any
person, and, II the COWS could be kept within It's
limits, there would be no cause of complaint, Tut
when they are permitted to roam undisturbed in
any portion Of the city, we think that the public.
who arc not Interested in cattle grazing, should be
informed that there 10 a law which imposes a PEN
slty on the owners Of the stray kline.
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Il = ~ AIN = I'd ~ * Ayt - AK FAs -
UNIT1D SrATEs CoURT-HoN. Gro. 8. BnxAs
eREsrDINa. On motion OF A. H. BnowN, Esq, the
order for thelsalssofi the z, b. Vsnoo was altered
to include machinery and other material belong.
ing to the steamer, 'Ss- PAP
In tho ccaas,e oof JANE Paaifwoh1H %. tho Otealtaae,
Little Addies On motion Of. JAs.e BLYTHE AnsroM,
II was ordered that sNAyEl. n. AFTERNOON, Esq;., be
appointed Commissioner TO- receive the evidence,
and on motion. Of, w. E. 3MuHIE, Esq, that the
Respondents have until the Yet Of NosomnbSeer' 70
answer. ,,,,, In. '.r.
MAYoR's CouRr.--Ons OF fAirics,sss rebon. sons,
who would not have blnshedif the effort was pos
aiPlo. was caught in the act Of cribbing o cabbage
from a crate He was On old offender and an no
appeared to DO fond OK legal Inotoi6tyt,, lie was
days where he could reflect on the evil. effecte pro-
duced by fondness for cabbage .Gssit rojta ~ aa
An old practitioner. AZ the bar, whose studies by
the midnight lamp proved to bee1 too much for his
brain, was found at the foot OF the lamp in pros
trate condition. He was taken toa private apart
ment, whore he pursued his Investigations until
morning, when he at once struck lie, and all
doubts were. solved by ~aasimple. transfer .of tho
contenta OF his pocket to The Cisy Treasury.
% tp "a ...... y; E-g XXI :
DEsrnycr UoyaT-hoN.a GRo. W.. LoaiE RaEs1-
D1na.--The State .vs. Nelson Thomas and sPatsey'
'Thomas-AssauIt and batteryaANot guilty.
The State us. John Green~-Laroeny. Guilty pe-s
tit larceny. u .sAr T,ia>
The State os. Robert iGaillard-Iarceny. Not
guilty %a'@hxFl
! The State Us. VIM. Fraser; t,afas' Joe wirliasmnss-'
Larceny, Not guilty. Fila ,aI4nIT ...,
The State us. Charles Jenkins--Laroeny. Not
guilty. r&iI o3
: The State os. VIM, Fl. H-alsall-Assault and bat
terry. Guilty, but recommended 10 the olemensy,
Of the Court. -. ~ .wGIs X ~ I
, The State %. Elijah ThomasAAssault ind bata
terry. Defendant discharged from custody.
hesitate ps. VIM. arsen-Aaasiaglt and battery,
Continued; defendant discharged ON his own re-,
oogniSaRce. (. -. -,51 'i'4s.f@4s :.
The State us.. Henry -Drain-Lareeny. Plead.
petit larceny. .'g' l's4f' ,ia,t' affi 81
The State os. VIM sau-nders-Larceny. Plead.
guilty. .sta.-a, q
This State us. Susannah lwiison-Assault ana
battery. Not guilty. .sIsss 40 e&5.5
The State % Sarah Matoa-Laroeny. MOI, Eros
by Attcrney-General, and deesndant discharged. ].
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To TRANs1E1yr ADvfRTIsESs.-No transient cd.
vertlsetnentwil 10 published In this journal hare.
attor unless paid for In advance. By transient VIC
mean ON advertisement from any person who is
not q regular advertising customer Of tho NEWS.
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LINEN GOODS DEPARTMENT.

Tho attention Of Housekeepeys Is invited to our very
cheap LINEN GOODS, consisting Of Irish Fronting Ian.
en-, Linen ~Sheeine, Pillow Case Linen, Table Damash.
Table Cloths, Towels, Hapkina, DoyHea and Huckabaok,
at 20 cents. .-s.
Linen Table Cloths at rs cents 10 ii.
Shirt Bosorns from rs cents up. |3'Ht AsA-t Ytc
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STREET PHoToaRAPHna.7z-The .dusky sons and
dAIghterstsof{ Ethiopia, twho volatn Chsriesten 40
their home, were somewhat surprised yesferd6yo on
seeing the Burnt District occupied by. 4 pphotSSss
gfaphferr,, Who was basiiy' engagedain making pios
lures. His machine was soon surrounded byia
curiouarorowd, b were anxious to witness tho
operAtioh,, and who testified their amusement at
the powers Of old Sol BY suunddr1y exzodlamationnsa
The Burnt Dfstrlct' presents but few attractions for
any bnt q stranger, end the SCENERY ID III too tdisa-
ngreesble to induce many persons to perpetaate ID.
What Was the idea Of the photographer or what
particular scenes be has taken win not probably
be known until seen in some Of the numerous pic
iallmagszinos Of the North, whore they win ap-
pear in. connection with some blood and thunder
tale Of the war. Our idea is that he 'wss 1so much
pleased with the appearance. Of DAN, OAsgnA1o's
great sikn-board that he was preparing picture
tickets OF admission TO the circus, which would
answer the purpose Of hand bills and give Che
public some idea Of the wonders Of the coming
show. iEia7p 3 Il ,....... 49,. .,.
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DRESS GOODS EMIT.

IN THIH PARTICULAR LINE WILL BE FOUND THE
styles: -"
POPLINS, Merinos, Empress Cloh, Mohaire II
Black and vColcred Silks Scotch flaids 8 ION ,t.s9a.
A large lot Of Balmorals and HOOP Skirts, very cheap.
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AUCTION SALES.

AUCTION SALES,
Furniture Of a Family Leaning the Osty.
MCKAY & CAMPBELL
wiz sell THIS DAY tFrtday) 2bth inst, at their Aue.
uon sale Rooms, No. 1875 Meeting street, at 10 o'oloek.
IhE ENTIRE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.
CONSISTING OF
MAhblAE-TOP BUREAUS, Marblc-top Wasbsisnds
WSrurone' bedsteads. Mattresses, Sofas. Tete-a-Tetec
MTnnII-seaI Chairs, Mahogany Dining Room and Ccntre
nnSmU . French Glass Shades, Mirrors, Clocks. Csrpcts
ooohlNd STOVE, Fender, Fire Irons. &c.
- ALSO t n. NJ
~ order Of Administrator. tho SEyrN orrAvp
fAANo' not onerod yesterday, az advertised.
SUPERIOR SIX OCTAVE PIANO.
Groceries, DC.
MCKAY & CAMPBELL
wal sell THIS DAY (Fridsyl. 2sth inst. .t ~ o,c,,oL
close consignmsnts, :"
The balance Of BACON SIDES, SHOm DEps Do.
Trimmings, Cheese. Canned Fruits, bottled TJsnora
.~ ALSO,
I'M SADDLES, Brides. Scales, and WEIGHTS
Camp Kettles, Trunks, sc. s"''
1000 SUGARS N"
1000 Manila Choroots
Terms cash. october Ak
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A MoNUMEltT ron TEE UNION SoID1nRs.-We
gave, some months ago, an account OF the monu-
naent to be erected over the United States soldiers
buried In Magnolia. The project has not been
abandoned; for We see by our exchanges that fl.
teen hundred dollars were raised at BsLRcnKa,ss
Church on Sunday to defray the expenses, Of Q
soldiers monument in Charleston. Three hun
red and ten bodies of Union soldiers are placed in
Magnolia Cemetery. l'
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go1nA EacS yvorsls fkAoSvsns. ,ll9re.. "a
The best tnvestmeht:fe for an Invalid / who ysta1Esrss nom
debility or loss Of appetite. is o bottle Of .PAsRN1N's He.
pafio Dlitters., as It viii 30 sure TO give relief. For sale BY
all Druggists. * ..aoS5.' s h -|' - '8ti3
, 1867-02-05
80 "AVIS."
Stristin1sit8, II. Srnix,
TUESDAY, 5rH FEBRUARY 1867.

In every days life there is a commlng-
ling of Joy and sorrow, and in every cir
Gle, no matter how high or low, there is a
share Of these two things experienced.
But when death comes and removes
from this world a father or a mother, q
brother or q sister, or any one else dear
in the circle of the poor, the affiiction
attends with much Inconvenience and
great difficulties ; for there are many of
this class of persons, it is very generally
known, even in possession of some little
property, who have to struggle hard to
obtain the comman necessaries of life.
We bring these remarks before the
public to show how hard it is for persons
of the poorer class in this Island,
to bury their dead the established Gus
tom or law here 10 obtain q permit to
open a grave being incumbent on every
one, the poor must certainly feel 1t the
more hard. The price is, we believe,
in most cases, two dollars.
Some time ago a poor young man in this
town., who had returned from St.Thomas,
whittier he went to seek employment, but
returned sick from an n Jury he received
there at the factory, lost his mother {;
and as a matter of course, had to pro-
cure "a permit for the grave. He called
on the Warden of the Lutheran Church
for one /; but not having the means, he was
refused, on the ground, we believe, that
his mother left a house; SO he had TO make
, 1867-02-05

DELIVERED All THE ALEXANDRA THEATRE"
ON THURSDAY, JANUARY oath 1867.

The Amateurs in bidding you adieu
Would, of late subjects, take a slight review,
Regretting that the Epidemic dire
Has done more damage than a raging fire.
It's cost is reckoned in the loss of life,
Which in the laboring class has been most rife,
Let's hope the scourge is moving from our shore
And our st. Thomas be itself once more.
And thirty three per cent has been exacted,
Some curious acts of late have been enacted,
BY Esculapians on their regular fees,
Which by no means-it would appear did please,
Altho' the T~Edemde-has information culled
That the agreement is henceforth annulled.
1t says so on advice, deemed quite reliable
But for the fact-you'll please not hold me liable.
Good, willing workers, both by night and day
Have lent a hand-theP Plaques dread work to stay,
All honor to them-be their brave acts noted
And as good Burghers-let their names be quoted,
Whether to aid the sick, or give relief
In mixtures, powders, or tea made of beef,
Fen st. Croix, to show her feeling deep,
Has sent three dozen fowls and twenty sheep,
One duck, and what is more q Cruzian Bull,
Which we aecept,-not as receipt in full.
And now l beg attention to enjoin
Concerning the receipt of silver coin
Issued by Uncle Sam-for that great nation,
, 1867-02-05

In parts OF varied sums for circulation
In the same land-be it well understood
As gold, by six per cent-not held so good
Twas here admitted being short of change
And much flowed ina consequence not strange.
1t suited spectators, as the margin
Showed handsome profits, if enlarged in,
But by degrees-'twas found in many a store
That Gold and Bank notes did appear no more.
And that instead, their chests did but contain
A money which gave loss instead of gain,
Supporting this until they could no more,
The premium on Gold being raised to four.
Provision merchants, did, some few combine
TO take at four, five cents, and ten, at nine.
Tn intent was good but not appreciated,
AS no one liked his coin appreciated.
The affair was ended-'tis taken as before
Lots hope we'll of this trouble hear no more.
Speaking of money! have heard a story
Which if you wish, l will relate before We,
A boon it was granted, as though our wise folks,
The result whereof proved a very great hoax.
The Burgher Council, one unlucky hour
Resigned to the Colonial all its power,
With it the control-they so long possessed
OF the municipalities fam'd strong chest.
The Members then thought themselves, rs well
they might
The sole individuals who could have the right
From out of their Chest, the means to withdraw.
You all know the story-"Monkey and cats paw
Not long did it take them to find out their ills
As soon they were called on for protested bills,
To pay a few thousands, without any fun,
Nay, the money was taken as sure as a gun.
What next may ensue, I'll leave you to guess
And fear it will exceed more than l would express
Therefore you'll excuse me, Pm called by It friend
Who fears, once l speak, that | never shall end.