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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26
Sherih's Sale.

Rabcock & Go. ) Court Of Common Pleas
VIM. McCioud Co.'S Franklin county.
DY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION IN THE
d above stated case from said Court to me di-
rected will offer for sale at public auction. at the
warehouse of the Franklin and White Oak Oil
Company. No. 10 East North Public Lane. on
Monday, the I'd day of March, 1868,
at 10 o'clock A. M. the following property. to-wit
Four boxes of Goldfish barrels of Whi,efsh. two
half barrels of Whltefsh, thirty five hits OF Mack
erel
Printers fees 81 90
oTTo DREssL. Atty.
feb2O-d5t
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26
Cb,caro market-Feb. e5.

FLOUR-Steady, firm and unchanged.
WHEAT-Quiet, with fair demand; No.
spring 81 961a @1 o..
CORN-Quiei; new 7s1a@7S34c.
OATS-In poor demand at 56@561sc.
RYE Qaiet; No; ? 81 81 81; No. No; y 81 20.
PORK-Firm at $24. AIS
LARD-Firm and steady at 1511ac.
CUT MEATS-Dry salted shoulders firm.
DRESSED HOGS-Scarce and nominal.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26
Halifax Items.

HALIFAX, Feb. 24.-The debate on the
resolutions to repeal the Confederation
was concluded to-day. An address to the
Queen, embodying the resolutions, was sent
to the Lieut.. Governor, asking him to sub
init the same to the Queen.
The Grafton Street Methodist Church
was totally consumed by fire yesterday.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26

CousrY COMMISSIONERS MEErINa.--Ata a
meeting of the County Commissioners held
Yesterday (Tuesday) Messrs. Barbee, Ed
wards and Gulick being present. it was or
dered that the Auditor draw an order on
the County Treasurer for $50in favor OF
John w. Russell on bridge contract In
Hamilton township.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26

A. P. & G. S. LEWIS will sell through w.
r. Kent, at No. 1, Gwynne Block, the bal
ance of their winter stock of goods at auc-
tion-Dress Goods, Merinos, Flannels, Hos
iery, &c.
Sale to commence Wednesday and con-
tinue through the week. Hours of sale, 10
An. and 2P.M. feb25-d5t.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26

THEArER.-The play of Oliver Twist at
the Opera House. proved very attractive
last night. and the audience were greatly
pleased with the manner in which 1t was
presented. The company is rapidly taking
q high place In the good opinions OF our
people as really meritorious one. To-
night the drama of the Octoroon will be
presented.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26
Impeach menti the Senate J..

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-At half-past II
the Clerk of the House appeared in the
Senate and read the resolution OF impeach-
ment passed yesterday by the House. The
notification was received in silence and
without comment. As yet no action has
been taken.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26
Citxuonyention.

ROCHESTER, Feb. 24.-The Republican
City Convention unanimously nominated
VIM. A. Reynolds for Mayor. A telegram
annougcing the vote on the impeachment
of the President was received with cheers.
The Convention declared unanimously its
approval of the action of the House.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26

TIE PFAK FAMILY SWISS BELL RINGERS.
This company of favorite artists are an
nounced for two concerts in this city to-
night and tomorrow night. In addition
to their delicious bell music, they will pre-
sent many vocal and instrumental novel;
ties, which have won golden opinions from
the press of this and other States. 1t you
would enjoy q rich musical feast, attend
the Bell Ringers concert Tonight
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26
PROPOSALS.

oE.,,ED PRoPosALs WILL BE RE
y ceived At the Banking House of Bartlit a
Smith Columhus, Ohio. until moor; noon Of MARCH VA %
iod of Ave years to the highest bidder. Speei
ications to be seen at the Office of Bartit Smith.
The Company reserves the right to reject all bids
e Sosmed Inconsistent with the interests of the
Company. lSAAC EbEhL rres.t
'WM, FERsoN, Sec'y. feb2l-dtd
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26

UNITED STATES HoTEL.-Dr. Hirsh's I'm.
proved Spheroidal Spectacles are the mos1
perfect assistance to defective vision now
before the public, and are worthy the at
tention OF every spectacle wearer.
feb22-d2w
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26

THE BANKRUPT LAw.--It seems to be the
general opinion among authorities on the
bankrupt law, that the time for filing petit
ti,ns unless the assets exceed fifty per
cent. of the liabilities, does not expire un-
til the first day of June.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26
Democratic ceilings In Penn.ylvania

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. %. 5.--Democratic
meetings are called for nearly all the wards
OF the city, to consider the Impeachment
question. The keystone Club the largest
Democratic organization in the State, re-
solved itself into a military organization.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26
MONTGOMERY Itenas.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, Feb. 24.-Thr"e men.
part of gang of burglars, have been ar
rested. Thirty have been operating here
several weeks.
The news from Washington created a
profound impression here.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26
Accid.nt-rwo wen Killed.

HARTFORD, February A.-The afternoon
train from Waterbury, on the Hartford,
Providence & Fishkill railroad, ran over,
two men named Platt and Harris, cattle
buyers. Both were killed Mr.. Harris in
stantly, and Mr.. Platt living half an hour.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26

-. D.
GOVERNMENT STOCKS = Henry,
Clewes q Co. furnish the following 4:3O
quotations Coupons of 'S1 11114@l1lZ;
do of '62 111@l111s; do of '64 1850 i0S15;
do of SO 109@l091ss; do new 107 @l071166; 10
Dos 1065s@ l067ss
STocKs--Canton 5914@591l; Cumber-
land 30M@3434; Adams Express 1870
IS: Mercnants' 341a @35; United States 72I8
@74: American 20; Wells. Fargo & Co. Az
@4l1s; Quicksilver 23%@A; Mariposa Z;
Pacific Mail 1l4@ll41s; Atlantic $50
9s1s; w. U. T. 343s s@s41 (; New York Cen
trail S11s@12s14; Erie $4,000; Preferred
129; Reading 927s@93; Ohio Certificate
30L L@303s; Wabash 44114@f6: ST.. Paul 503S
@501a; do. preferred 65A@66; Michigan
Central 1l34; Michigan Southern 90@%@
81; Illinois Central 1871; Pittsburgh 9414
@941aa; Toledo 1077s@lOs11ss; Rock Island
97T@97; Northwestern 59@5914 do pre-
ferred 727s@73; Fort Wayne 1907 @1003s.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26

CrrY AND TOWNSHIP CoMMrrTEE MEET
1Ne.-There will be a meeting OF the Dem
ocratic City and Township Executive Com
mittee at the office of Squire Lohrer on
3 Thursday evening, Feb. 9th, 1868. A full
attendance is requested.
(. 3Ea WIN. GuLIcK, Chairman.
WALTER NJ. CLANCY, Sec'y.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26
TO CONTRACTORS.

CEALED PROPOSALS ARE INvIT.
y cd, and will be received at the office of the
Auditor of Fairfield county. Ohiv, until MARCH
20TB at 10 o'clock NJ. for furnishins the
brick and laying the same, and for dressing and lay
ing the stone, Of new Court House. to be built of
, Ock Hooking sandstone, in the city of Lancaster.
Fairfield county. Ohio.
Plans and specifications are now on file in said 9f-
fee; Approved security will be required tor tne
The Commissioners reserve the right to reject any
B;dders will take notice that all the stone to be
used in said Court House will be furnished on tho
ground by the Commissioners
= oy ofuei u WIN. SCHOPP. County Auditor.
February 20. 1868. 7 l5 feo72-dlw
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26
Sta te Canal Convention.

ALBANY, Feb. 25.-Tbe State Canal Con-
vention met to- day. The New York dele
CATION has not arrived. A recess was or
dered until z. M. 7t
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26

t~Rev. Mr.. FERaUsoN, Of Guernsey
county, will preach providence permit
ting) this "Wednesday evening, at Bige-
low Chapel, at * o'clock.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26

PENrrENr1ARY ARRIvAL.-One prisoner
arrived at the Ohio Penitentiary yesterday
from Perry county: Jacob Alexander
burglary, one year.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26
Bank Consolidation.

MONTREAL, Feb. 2.-At meeting OF
shareholders of the Merchants Bank an
indenture of amalgamation with the Com
mercial, under the name of the Merchants
Bank of Canada, was unanimously adopted.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26
sheriFs Sale.

R;ckley 4 Brother Court Of Common
-jll fleAs, fltlfilffF
George H. Blair ct al.> Franklin county.
DY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION IN THE
Is above stated case from said Court 10 me d.
rected will offer for sale at public auction. the
door Of the Court House, in the city of Columbus.
Saturday, the 7th day of March, A.. d.
1868, -, =. -.
at ten O'Clock A. NJ, the entire interest in lease
hold eststefwith frame house) which is nov oc-
eupied by George h. Blair al Office, being on lot
Mo- two C2I Of W. q De hler's subdivision Of lot
No. four hundred and twehty-four (l2D in the city
of Columbus. Ohio. tas en- the property Of George
81 Blair to satisfy said execution.
GEORGE h. EARHART. Sheriff.
w. BALDWIN, Atty. tifVi feb26-dltwft
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26
Fire inH hudson.

HUDSON, N. " Feb. M.-The loss by fire
last night was $4,000; insured tor $4,000.
Patrick Leary, fireman, was run over and
seriously injured.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26

fitzpatrick Mccarthy and John O'Brien
natives OF Ireland, were naturalized yes
terday.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26

Attention.
The CoLuMBus GRAYs are hereby order
ed to meet at THURMAN HALL, on Wednes'
day evening, Feb. 26th. at y o'clock.
By order Commandant,
S. E. KILE, o. s.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26

~ Col. R.P. L. Baber has been nomi-
! mated by The President as Pension gent
{ in this city.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26
Fire.

OAKvILLE, CANADA, Feb. pa fire last
night destroyed the store of james Annette
and three adjoining buildings. Loss $780,
600.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26

ar Attention is called to the adver-
tisement of the New York Ledger in anoth-
er column. =
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26
Services of the 2Ist New York Regf-

PoUGHKEFPsIE. N. Y, Feb. A.-Lieut.
Col. Eastman has rendered to the AdjutaDi
General the services of the 5lst regiment
of this district to preserve peace at Wash
iDgton. rhe regiment can be ready in
twenty -four hours.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26
WALTER NJ. CLANt

~Andrews & HUI have Harper's Ba-
xar for March 7th. A very attractive num-
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26
Cincinnati Retail Hay and Straw
Market.

Reported for the Cincinnati Gazette for the week
ending Monday evening, Feb. n. 1851
The market has been somewhat irregular
during the week, and some days as high as
$22@23 was obtained for choice loose hay,
and others only $50 could be obtained To-
day the supply was liberal, and the mar
ket closed the same as one week ago.
Wheat and oats straw has been in active
demand, and prices have advanced. Rye
straw is dull. Sheaf oats are in good de-
mand at full prices
We quote the rates on wagons, delivered,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26
1mpeachmen. New. in Penn.ylvania

READING, Pa, Feb. 24.-The news of the
prompt action of the House on the i'm
peachment movement was received here
with great rejoicing. One hundred guns
were fired in the square in honor OF the
event.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26
COMMERCIAL MATTERS.

New York Money markes-Feb. ~.
GOLD-Opened steady at l423<, and
closed at 14214@l423<.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26

DoN'T.-Don't advertise; it is bad plan
It will call attention to your place of busi-
ness, and it is much better for people who
wish to trade with you to hunt you up. 1,
gives your customers exercise and makes
them healthy. Besides, if you advertise,
somebody will buy up your goods, and
then you will have to get more, and 1t will
be q great bother to you. i-rr
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26

"WEsTwARD THE STAR" &c.-As an ev-
idence that the West keeps pace with the
rest of mankind In fashionable agonies, we
publish the following from a Minnesota
paper:
lENGAGEp.-Mr. Mis- uuah-wah- -bow-you
is engaged to Mis- qu h-wah-quet-o-qua,
daughter of Ne-be-naL N nah-quot- way
be- the mighty hunter, Nc. Mah-kah- ia
swah-bo-you to the dark-eyed Miss NAH
kah-da-qua; Mr.. Ah-ne- -ne-wah- you TO
the belle of the forest, Miss Ah-qua- W ah-
bo-you; and Mr.. sh-ke-ne-je- 1ah- snln
to the Chiek-we-nauch Miss Ah-qua-ke-
cha-Won-O- qua. 80 -.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26
river and Weathe

PITTSBURGH, February 25.-The river is
seven feet by the pier mark.
The weather is cloudy and damp.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26

JEwELRY manufactured and repaired by
Chas. E. Smith, over Bain's store.
jan16-d3m ."r-
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26
Quebec Parliament.

QUEBEC, Feb. A.-The first session of the
Quebec Parliament was prorogued to-
day.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26

Lieutenant Governors of Quebec and
Nova scotia.
OTTAWA, Feb. A.--The official gazette
contains the permanent appointment of Sir
N. F. Bellan and General Doyle, as Lieu
tenant Governors of Quebec and Nova
Scotia.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26

Cincinnati Money Market-Feb. 81.
GOLD-Closed at 142 buying, and l421<
selling.
Money market easy at SOLO per cent.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26

s THE CONCERT By THE BLIND.-The con-
cert given by the pupils of the Institution,
for the Blind, under direction of Professor
Nothnagle, at Naughton Hall, last night,
was not as we'll attended as the merit OF
the performance or the object of the con-
cert deserved. The music was rendered
truly magniicently, and Prof. Nothnagle
needs no other Recommendation of ability
as an instructor than the proficiency ex
hibited by his pupils last night. We ars
sorry that the concert did not prove more
remu nerative.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26
Coleao market-reb. as

Toledo market-feb. IS. g
WHEAT-Quiet and dull; sales of amber
at So 65. s5.5
CORN-Quiet and firm; opening at SOC;
closing at SS1@c.
OATS-DuH and lower.
RYE-Sales OF No. l at 81 5S. .f of .
SEEDS-Quiet. -i... ps
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26

PLEAsANT.-Ye was another OF
those days which give intimation that the
spring is near. They come to bear wit
ness for April and May, and, in sort OF
fairy tale of the seasons, drop from their
mouths pearls of promises about hills still
asleep under the snow, that are preparing
to be green, and unblown flowers, whose
folded blossoms are garnering sweet odors
for fair summertime.
Under the ice, under the snow.
Our lives are bound in crystal ring;
By and b. will the south wind blow.
A ID roses b,oom on the banks of springl
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26

OLE BULLS CoNcERT.-By the advertise
ment elsewhere in this paper, we learn
that the great mestero, Ole Bull, will give
one grand concert in this city, on Tuesday
evening, March Sd. The bare announce
ment of his name will surely be sufficient to
fill the hall in every part. What then may
we expect when in connection with the
great violinist are announced the names OF
such artists as Madame Varion Hoffman
Prima Donna; Ignatz Pollack, the emf
nent Baritone, and Edward Hoffman, the
Pianist and Composer? We shall expect
such crowd as Columbus never turned
out before.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26

GALoor RECoRD.-The lawful number
of two galoots stood in fierce array before
bis honor the Mayor yesterday morning.
G.F. Washburne, who claims to be a
relative OF the Congressmen of that name,
was found in a state of Grantness on the
streets, caused by an overdose of benzine
He was fined So, and in default went to
that stone pile where men of his kidney
most do congregate.
Henry Ramsey, was also discouraged
that's the Washingtonian term, we be-
lieve. Henry had in his possession set OF
silver forks, when he started on his mad
career, but was relieved of them before he
got over his intoxication. He thinks So
cial evil captured them. For histing toe
big load of ofbenzine he was fined So, which
he paid. The remainder of yesterday b,
put in hunting those forks.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26
LOCAL NEWS.

MrrxonoIoo1cxL TABLE, prepared and
q e,rrected by w. J. Savage, Jeweler, -
South High street:
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26
st. Loni. nIarkets-Feb. e5.

st. LOUIS mHfk6ts-FeB 60.
FLOUR-Is in better demand but uL-
changed.
WHEAT-Firmer, and choice white fs
little better; No. 2 spring 50 10; prime to
choice winter at 81 55@2 20.
CORN-Easier at S0@S3c.
OATS-Unchanged ut 6S@72c.
RYE-Unchanged.
BAkLEY-Unchanged
PORK-Higher. sales $24 50@20.
BACON-Steady and unchanged.
BULK MEATS-Unchanged.
LARD-Advanced to 15c.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26

remu0erabIFe. ~
The NURsERY.-The March number OF
Miss Fanny p. Seayerns. delightful little
magazine, The Nursery,is on our table.
There are one pair of bright eyes that will
dance with delight when we take it out of
our pocket on going home tonight, and
one youngsters mamma will be employed
all the evening explaining the pictures and
reading the articles. It costs but $3.50
wear. reader, to give all the delight to your
Young children that The Nursery Is capa-
BILE of imparting. Send that amount to
Boston, to John L. Shorey, No. IL WASH
,ipgton street, and become a subscriber.
THE WORLD AT HoME.-We thank the
publishers, Evans & Co., for the March
number of this splendid magazine. We
would tell them, though, that they forgot
ms when .smaking up their jewels foI
February, and we are minus that number
We have already spoken in high terms OF
this magazine, and the plan on which it II
published. 1t is a work we can recommend
to all our readers. 1t costs but 50 per an
mum, and in addition to the magazine
itself. which is worth twice the money
each subscriber is presented with chance
to obtain goods worth from So to $500
Everybody knows George G. Evans, the
great book publisher OF Philadelphia, ant
everybody knows he will do all that b,
promises.
FILED YEsTERDAY.--The following Ger
tificates of Incorporation were filed in tn,
Secretary of States Office, yesterday:
I OF the Everett, Green & Campbell Min
ing Company, organized for the purpose o
mining gold and other minerals in the ter
-ritory Of Montana. Principal office i
Cleveland. Capital stock $500 900, In share
b OF $50 each. The corporators are, A. Ev
erett, Samuel Mick, Joseph Perkins, jaime
Mason, w. S. Strateter and S. Chamber
ton. s'ses
"a OF the Toledo Union Manufacturing work
organized for the purpose OF manufactur
ing wood and iron ware. Principal ofic
in Toledo. Capital stock $4,000. in share
of sIo0 each Horace s. Walbridge, n
shoemaker, Peter F. Berdan, Joseph 4
secor and E B. Searles are the corpors
tors. ssl -ssss. ~ .sr.ss~.
or the Toledo Masonic Temple Associa
tion. organized for the purpose of erectin
buildings in Toledo for the use of the VAR
1ous Masonic bodies OF that city. Capits
stock sloo, 900, in shares of slOO each. FL
..---... 80 annended as corpOrators.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26

Milwaukee MARS et-Feb. 20.
FLOUR-Dull at 50 50010.
WHEAT-Firm; No. 81 SO. II
Buffalo market-Feb. 25.
Market dull; prices unchanged.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-26

Jos. FALKENBACH, Chm.
JOHN M. PUGH, Sec'y.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-08-12
A NEW BEN ADHEM.
A Hard Dose tina, mus, be Swallowed.


friend relates the following, and is ready
to swear to its entire truthtulness: On Fri
day evening a gentleman who, during thu.
wal, commanded one OF the Illinois regiments,
and now goes Tor Grant and Colfax with ali
his heart, bent on having little, fun,
went into the crowd at the corner of Mont
gomery street and commenced playing the
role OF an indignant Constitutional Demo-
crat Gathering knot OF the unterrified"
around him, he exclaimed: II can't stand
the nOmination-no, that is what can t..
Seymour suits me; but that Blair-why, he
was one OF Sherman's robbers, and fought all
the war, from Cairo to Raleigh. can't stand
none OF that sort, and | won'tm At this an
aged gentleman with a broad-brimmed hat
and butternut complexion approached him,
and, patting him soothingly on the back, re-
marked, by way of quieting his excitement
and preventing a breach in the party: Eyes,
it is mighty heavy dose, aud no mistake,
stranger; but, you see, we must look to the
interest OF the party, and swallow it. Why.
you oughtn't to complain; look at mel had
two sons in the Confederate army. but 1 have
to swallow it, and you ought to do as much
for the sake OF the cause."-Alta California
july IL. - * :
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-08-12
.t9s15s oCooL-Apropos of Brougham, a very GO

n oCooL-Apropos of Brougham, very good
story is going the round of English papers
which strongly marks his characteristic in
difference to the powers that be, even when
inst entering upon his profession. There
{, was rule among the Scotch judges and tile
senior members of the bar, when on circuit.
that they only had the privilege of drinking
claret; the juniors were limited to sherry and
port. The circuit was at Ayr, and Brougham
D happened to sit under the salt. The claret
came down to him and then crossed the table
but each time it did SO Brougham filled his
glass This had been observed by the Presi-
dent. "Do you see" said his lordship to his
friends on the right and lett, "that young
impudent fellow Brougham helped himself
70 claret? Ii he tries it again, I'll speak to
him." Round came the claret, and Brougll-
am, as usual, filled bumper "Maister
Brougham,o exclaimed his loriship, s''that's
claret:" know it is, my lord, and excellent"
was the reply. ..5'. IN
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-08-12

a A LEGAL gentleman says: 81 had great
case the other day. My client, O'Sullivan,
swore that Phil Ryan owed him 40 dollars
Tor work. The defendant swore he owed
him "nivver a clint; y that he had paid all he
owed him. That being all the evidence, the
case resolved itself into mere matter of
credibility between the parties. The Justice
reserved his decision, and on the day which
ne appointed, gave my client a verdict Tor
$40. asked him how he got at it, and this
was his explanation: Eye see, wan swore wan
thing and the ither anither; SO We see 1 give
EN- both the benefit of the doubts, and split
the difference, which makes just $40 for the
plaintiff daBlaY ssslE-