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The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05

The FAIR OF THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
Notwithstanding the nclemency of the weather last
evening, there was Sood attendance at the Fair
Santa Claus and his spouse appeared, and took INC
wee ones By storm. To-day the Hall will be open
fiom eleven to three O'Clock. aud from six to ten
O'Clock in the evening The following articles were
won last night: Fruit CAKE E. DeTreville; silver
waiter, Mrs. j. s. Curtis; silver waiter, Samuel w.
Fisher, Jr; Mill Cottage, Miss olney; Masonic P;H
Jacob Carson.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05

TIE LAND BUYING ExoURsIoNIsTs now in Co.
lumbia consist Of the following persons D. Dechert
and lady. Hagerstown Maryland Mail; J. NJ Cooper
Chambersbr1s tPa.) Valley Spirit; Wm III. Breshn,
Lebanon Pal Advertiser; A. J. steenm1r, Lancas-
ter Pal Intelligencer; VIM. Mari and lady, Hagers-
town, Md; D. Strife, George Bell, John Bell Dan;
Winter, otho Brian, John Mccauley, NJ. V. R-pe.
ner. J. N. Funk, W. C. Ktrkheart, Il. E Eeikqti
Dr. W. T. stonebrealer. Mrs. Geo. sheadle, Wash
ington County, Nd; a. Snyder Samuel Wells
Franklin County. Pa; J. G.. Wyatt Sparkling Ca
tawba Springs, N. c.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05

SrR ON ATLANTIC WHARF.-AIany were the
INQUIRIES propounded to the different clerks on At
lantc Wharf, the other day, when THE NEWS chroni-
clel the novel scene OF rolling barrel OF potatoes
through the public streets, as test Of an indepen-
dent spirit. "who can it be9" WIS said by one,
and Is it you ?" TO another &c. until the real hero
was discovered, in the person OF wellknown fac
tors clerk, who has gained an honorable nooriety
that hiss already raised him in the estimation OF his
employer.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05

Dr.. A1IoK HAMILTON IN CoURT.-This color
ed character was arraisned before the Mayor yes
tsrday. When asked his occupation and how be
made living. he re piled. by "pracdcing m.diene'
nd yet he could not write his name In the court.
Pretty prescriptions this fellow must make out. his
c use was turned over to a magistrate.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05

TIE CHARLESTON ADVOCATE, we learn, is
about TO give up the ghost. The General Conference
of the Methodist Episcopal Church, North at its
cent session. made appropriation of $4,000 toward
its support but 1t would appear that the authorities
of the Missionary societies do not consider the sheet
qud pro quo for the evangelical cash. and decline
10 pay over the amount. AMethodist paper Of sim
liar proclivihes, is, we hear to be published in At
lauta. Georgia, iuste ad of Charleston.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05

EOR FEMALES
FOR SPRING USE!
e7-SO BITTERs EQUAL TO THE;M.-gu
THE CELEBRATED SUMTER BITTERS.
Made of PURE LIQUOR, HERBS AND ROOTS, so
we'll known in Pharmacy:
PERUVIAN BARK, CHAMOMILE FLOW
ERs, SNAKE ROOT, CHF- RY BARK,
GNGEr
And such other HERBS - ROOTS as will in al.
cases assist Digestion promote the secreons OF ths
system IL. the natural channels, and give
TONE AND vIGoR TO TIE
VOTING AND OLD. MALE AND FEAALEt
Anusc 1t With Wonderful succes
BRINGS COLOR
TO THE PALE WHITE LIP.
BLOOM AND BEAUTY
TO THE THIN FACE AND CARE-WORN
ooUNTENANcE. CURES FEVER AND GRE
ATEs APPETITE.
TRY THEN. USE NO 0THER.
a., for SUMTER BIITERS. Sold by Druggists
and Grocers.
as-see that our signature is over tho cork OF eaah
bottle. DOWIE q mois%'
popRIEToRs AND WHOLESALE DRUeGIsfs,.
August S emo* ohareeSon' D
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05

THE COMBINATION SHow.-The inclemency
of the weather prevented many from seeipH ue
"French Spy" and Jack shepard, and tne aras'es
of the ring, last night; but those VINO dia ora'e
the elements were fully compensated The snow
will conclude tc.aight, and it is the last chance 70
see the wonder OF the nineteenth century.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05

RAILROAD CONSOLIDATION N TENNEssEE.-
The stockholders of the East Tennessee and Virginia
Railroad from Bristol to Kncxvie) have consolida-
ted the management of that road with that CT the
East Tennessee and Georgia from Knoxville to Chat
tanooga) by electins the president Of the latter,
Colonel Thomas B. caliaway, and the superinten-
dent Major r. O. jackson. to l the same Offices in
he former
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05

K1EproMAS1A.-Many persons have wonder
cd for several months past at the greater m ortaty
among bllcks than whites in this city s'atistclan
who has given The subject considerable thought
suggests that 1t is due TO Kleptomania, disease
which has been prevailing to fearful extent among
the colored people sine, the "Union came in" lhl'
mny not altogether account for the phenomenon
but the suggestion is commended to the considera-
ton of the City Registrar.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05

FURNITURE SALE AT TIE MILLS HOUSE.
This sale was postponed yesterday on account OF the
sain; II will be continued on Monday morning a'
quarter past ten o'clock The finest and bsst articles
arc yet to be disposed Of 1t Is supposed that the
sale will be concludsdon Monday. Tuesday win be
devoted to the delivery Of goods purchased.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05

FIRE At GRAHAM's TuSNouT.-The spacious
stables of Captain B. G. Graham, at Graham's Turn
out on the South Carolina Railroad were destroyed
by fro on Wednesday last. large quantity OF fod'
der which Kept in the loft OF the stable was lost
and FIVE mules and horses were burned to death
The fire commenced at II A. NJ, and is supposed to
have been accidental Captain Grahams loss is est-
mated at S30C0.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05

THE To1AND MEDICAL COLLEGE, SAN FRAN
CISCO, CA1--This institution. which is called after
Dr.. Toland, formerly Of Columbia, 8. O., has just
closed very successful session, and bids fair 10 In
crease in prosperity ana the estimation Of the people
in all parts Of the country.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05

CHESTER WmrE F1as.-Two very five speci-
mems of this improved breed Of pigs have been re-
Gently received by Mr.. J. O. Il. Claussen, at the
Steam Bresl Bakery in Narket-street, from West
chester County, Pennsylvania. They are only three
months old, and yet of fine growth for pigs; and
have coating more like fleece than bristles. The
boar is peculiarly striking in this last particular, and
both are worthy of examination.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05

A STRANGE TRANSACTION Night before last,
Just before midnight a colored man, with a lot oi
turkeys in his possession rung at several residences
in Rutledge-strest Ind offered them for sale at
low figure. This aroused the suspicion of the fsui-
lies where he applied and they refused to purchase
Eo then said that he would be glad If he would be
allowed to leave his burden until he could call for
them agair. After this strange conduct he left un-
der some excitement, but returned yesterday and
got what he had left.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05

SUPREME CouRr.-This court met on Thurs
dsy at IL A. N. Prssent-Associata Justices VII
lard and aoge The following cases were argued
R,lev ct al ys. Garyn. Mr.. SsIey for motion, Mr.
Davant contra. Charles B. Carroll, executor, vs..
Grace Aston ct al. Mr. Buist for motion. Mr..
whaley contra. L. q. Deus ads James Chestnut, e1-
ecutor. ha, BEEN assigned fer this day. Mr.. Ker-
shaw for motion, Mr.. Shannon contra.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05

COURT OF CHANoERY.-The cause Of Lowndes
ys. Huger ct al. was argued upon demurrer. MIR.
Wilkinson, for the defendant replying to the argu-
meut: Mr.. simmons for othe complainant, and
Meesra.. j. B. Campbell and Edward Mcoredy;f0r the
other defendants. -. ....a
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05

LADIES Fine note paper at ten cents per
que and at A 81 so and 81 % per ream Envelopes to
match, ten cents per pack. Fave your Bibles,
Prayer Books and Albums neatly lettered with
your names. at COURTENAY'S,
december NO. Brohd-street,
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05

TrE MARNER's CHuReH.-There will be
services in the Mariners Church. Church, to
morrow, Sunday, at halfpast ten o'clock in the
morning, end halfpast three O'Clock in the after
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05
The Fire Alarm.
TO The EDITOR OF THE NEWS.

TO The EDITOR OF TIE NEWS.
In justice to the steepieman on duty III
charge of the alarm beli on tue occasion OF the hre
referred to by you il youc issue Of the 3d., VIII
state that the proper ward rung by him, as was
fully proven at the investigation held by me on the
morning of the fire. &. b. SIGWALD,
Captain of Police
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05

A ooTroN THIEF cAUeHT.-Rooert ureea .Sa1,
colored, was caught stealing cotton On AuaHu'
wharf yesterday, and arrested.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05
THE DAILY NEWS.

LARGEST clRcuLArioN.-THE ALLY
,rws pstNG THE NEWSPAPER OFFICIALLY
,r,ocx4zrp As HAVING TIE LARGEST CIR
cu,..TroN IN THE CITY OF CHARLESTON
,pus11sHss THE LIST OF LETTERS REMAIN
nc n The posToFFICE AT THE END OF
EACH WEEK. ACCORDING TO THE PRoVlo-
IONS OF TIE NEW PosToFFIcE LAW.
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Desirable Small Dwellings, at AUCTION.
W. Y. LEITCH & Il. s.. BRUINS,

Auctioneers.
Will be sold at the Old Postcfice. at auction, on
TUESDAY, 9th instant, at II o'clock, ol'.
That small and desirable STORE and DWELLING
situated In Line-streei Nc. o. four doors west OF
Kingstreet. House contains four rooms, and on
the premises are good kitchen and well OF water.
Lot measures 80 by las feet, more or less.
ALSO, --,-,
That new wooden DWELLING situated at No.
Aiken.sirett, Ward No. Z. House contains four
square and two attic rooms and pantry. On the
premises are small Kitchen and well ofwater, The
situation Of both of these houses to the workshops OF
the South Carolina Railroad r.nders tham desiraoe
! &C. e."~ Gangs or Tor investments. ...
Terms-0ne-half cash; balance in twelve months
with interest secured by bond and mortgage OF the
property with policies of insurance assigned, Fur
ohasers to pay us for Papers and stamps.
December 8
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05

TEE Masonic PN.-The cake containing this
Masonic GEM was cut last night at the FAIR ana
Mr.. Jacob Carson Of St. Johns Berkeley, OF Loase
No. II. was the fortunate winner.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05

ST. STEPHENS CHURcH.-Servlce may De eA-
nscted at St. Stephens Church, as usual during inc
tamnorary absence Of the Rector.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05

LADIES LUNCH AT KINsMAN's SALooN.-Oys
ters in very style Mince pies fr sh daily Hot cot
fee and chocolate at all hours. Ice cream ever.
day.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05

STOLEN COTTON REoovERED.-A pocket Oh
cotton containing about thirty pounds was recover
ed yesterday by the detectives. 1t is supposed 70
belong to Messrs. Roper & stoney, on Vandernofsts
,dorf
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05

WEST INDIA FRUrr.-The schooner Azelds
and Laura is now landing at Union wharf cargo
of tropical fruit consisting Of cocoanuts' oranges
bananas and grapes.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05

WELCOME RA1N.-The heavy fall Of rain yes
terday was unusually acceptable, as n'mDer VI
The cisterns had run dIy and needed replenlsning'
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05

Ex-Governor P1cKENs, who was recently ie-
ported to be seriously i'll, is now SO 'Af
to be able to be out of bed.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05
Gitp advertisements.

CPECIAL ORDER. MAYORS OFFICE,
y CITY HALL, CHARLESTON, 5. c., DECEM-
BER 4, lS68-Fron and after the above date, al
purchases made for tie City, except for such ins.
tut ons as are under the management OF Board OF
Commissioners, must c through al order properly
signed by the party or parties so purchasing, and
sented for pa,ricnt, must be accomoaned by the
order above mentioned, otherwise they will not be
considered. GEO. W. CLAIM Msyo''
By order Of the Mayor. W. II. sMlld,
December 1 clerk OF COUNCIL.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05

RIVER ImMERs1oN.LTher will be a river
immersion at the foot Of council-strees to'morro"
morning, between the hours Of II and IL ooiock' oy
the Rev Jscob Legare. pastor OF the Morris''tree'
Bsptis. Church, colorod.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05

Foa BEAUFORT AND ED1sro.-Tbe steamer
s. Helena will receive freight to-day fer savaAnan
via Beaufort, inland touching at Edisto Sue leaves
to.niobt at seven o'clock
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05

CHOICE GREEN AND BLACK TEAS, 81 per
pound at Wilson's Grocery, southeast corner Society
and Anson streets. Goods delivered free.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05

BANK BILLS AND CITY STOCK WANTED
Attention is directed to Mr. Morelands advertise
ment in our columns to-day.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05

The TEMpLEroN TRoUpE.-This troupe Will
annear a. the Hibernian Hall on Monday, and will
Give To the public the "Heir at law" and the farce
s:Medicins," written expressly for Tempieeon 8
troupe BY E. Baynard Seabrook. Esq, OF tnis CITY,
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05

WHY BE ANNOYED with that cough when you
can be relieved BY calling at Dowie Noises drug
sore They have "Hoo1's Sovereign Balm," which
will relieve you at once ~
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05

COURT MAR11Eb.-!The Court Martial recent
" held at the Citadel, under the Presidency OF
General Marshall, with. Major Uphsm. of the Sixth
Infantry as Judge Advocate, closed its labors yes
fardav 'it ''-' =.
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BUSINESS NOTICES.

ToYs FANCY RoxEs, CHISA TEA AND DIN
SER SETS, Wax and China Dolls, at Kinsman Eros
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05

K1SsMAy BROS. are selling off cheap their
TOYS, work boxes toilet sets, &c.
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CHEAP DRY GUODs: CHEAP DRY
GOODS!
AT THE
CORNER UF CALHOUN AND KING STREETS

CORNER UF CALHOUN AND KING STREETS.
WE, TEE UNDERSIGNED. HAZE RECEIVED.
and are receiving by every steamer large invoices OF
thc CHEAPEST FALL GOODS which have ever been
offered in this market City es well as country buy
crs can from fifteen to twenty-five per cent by
buying their Goods from the abJYc firm.
lot OF Dress Goods, from 20 to 20 cents rer yard
Best Irish Pophn|. from 80 to 80 cents per yard
Caicoes u TO- l2la and 10 cents per yard (oest)
Da!moral Skirts, from 81 25 up
81 White Table Damask o:ily 81 per yard
Brown Linen Damask, only 81 cents per yard
Worscd TaLle Cloths from 81 25 up
large assortment OF Whitc and Colored Flannels at
very low prices
500 pair Of Blunkets bought twenty-five per cent be-
low cost, will DC sold from So up
Coorcd Quilts. from ST IS to 50
White Marsces Quilts, 1O-i. 11-4, 12], from 81 90
Ladies English uos,, without seams, from 81 to so
CENTS
satiuc;s, from so 10 75 cents
large oanh'y OF the aest style Of Cassncree, from
Ladies' Boct "a Broadcloth from 50 to So so
variety OF shaws ut 81, s? so, 50. S. 5O and SIS
Dro,yu aud White slir;ipg Ut TO- lais and Is cents
Ais. nne branches of White shirting at very low
prices
Ladies' and Gept's Underwear at different prices
Gents Socks, from 10 up to so cents
Tile pest French CUrects, f:om 13 cents to 81
The latest Style Of Fct u I'd straw Hats
trimmings, Buttons Ribbons &C., at The lowest cash
prices.
Choice colors Empress Cloth. only 9jc
Shepherd's Plaid from 90 to 95c
Merinos from 5Uc up
A lot of Ladies' Black Cloaks from s3.C0 uD
Ladies and Mems Kid Gloves OILY S!.Lo
a7-Renember the CHEAP STORE, at the
CORNER OF CALHOUN AND KING STREETS.
WE ALSO NOTIFY OUR PATRONS AND 1HE
nubc in ec,eral that wo have built an addition to
anr store. exclusively for BOOTS, SHOES, HATS,
TRUNKS Sc, which vii! be sold J. the lowest cash
prices
Call and examine orr Stock.
as- ENTRANCE IN CALgoUS-STREEI
FURCHGuTT & BHc.,
No 43T KING STREET.
co,,o,,t.- u 3mo
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05

AUCTION SALES THIS DAY.
CAMPBELL, KNOX g. Co. will sell at lo o cio0A'
\. No Ie Anu.street, household furniture. ., their
.,,osronIn Mectinrstree hous, hold furniture.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05
Residences No. 4 I,,psc:..i0n-strsst and No. s
La.lreas-street.
w. Y. LEITCH & r. s. BRUINS.

viii be sold at Auction, at the Old Postoflce, on
TUESDAY, 9th December, at II o'clock,
That desirable two and half story WOODEN
RESIDENCE, with slate roof known as No. ( In
spechon-street, north side. ono door west of Con-
cord-sreet, containing six square and TWO attic
rooms cistern gas, and also good kitchen.
Lot MEASURES 40 by 76 feet, more or legs.
ALSO.
That finely located WOODEN RESIDENCE,
known as No. 5Laurensstrect, south side, opposite
Miadlestreet with tin roof and brick kitchen; house
contains ten rooms with gas. On the premises are
o cistern and well of good water. TO-
Lot measures 43 feet inches front, by AZ f.et
inches in depth, more or less. .-.-
Terms-Onehal cash; balance in twelve months,
with interest secured b. bond and mortgage Of the
property; property to be insured and policy assign
ed. Purchasers to pa. US for papers and stamps.
December 5 49,
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05

NTOrICE.-lIAIN Gu A X ID I'll U U e =,
" CHARLESTON, S. C., DECEMBER ., 1908.
Hst ~ miscelnpe)us ARTICLES recovered by the
defective force aud not claimed, are in OF
th Chief of Detectives Said articles will be sold at
public auction on WEDNESDAY next, 9th instant, Il
not cla med by that time q: B. slGwALD,
pcccmber3 captain OF FonSe'
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05

.pARrclpAT1NG POLICIES RECEIVE THREE
IIr,G5F7I''iB5 QUARTERS or THE PROFITS.
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Two Small Dwellings, in Upper. Yards.
w. Y. LEITCH s. r. ). BRUNS,

Au,cttoneers.
Will be sold at auction, at the Old Postoce, at IL
O'Clock, on TUESDAY, 9th instant,
That small and desirable DWELLING HOUSE,
situated at the corner of America md Blake-stress,
containing four rooms and outbuldings. Lot mea-
sures 80 by As feet, more or less. - -'-.'
ALSO, 80 -
ing, and known as No II Blake street. Bouse con-
tains four rooms and necessary ouibuildngs on the
premises Lot measures so by As feet more or less.
1erms-One-haf cash; balance payable in twelve
months, with interest, secured by boni and mort
gage with policy Of insurance assigned. Purchasers
to pay us for papers and stamps. 49, ..
December 5
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Boots, Sboes, Gte.
fall ana WIatrr Guuos.

JOHN $. FAIRLY s. CO.,
NO. 81 HAYN E-S T r e E Z,
BEG TO INVITE THE ATTEN ZION OF THEIR
city and country customers, and the trade generally,
to their complies aud attractive assortment OF the
above mentioned Goods.
Our PURCHASING PARTNER Is constantly il the
NEW YORK MARKET, and weare thereby enabled
to offer peculiar advanta9esto our customers in both
Styles and Prices.
We would also invite an examination of
COIBY'S VERTICAL SELF-ADJUSTING
HOOP SKIRT.
TIE ONLY FAULTLESS SKIRT MADE,
For which we are SOLE AGENTS in this city.
September "a D&c tnstuomo
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SCRIP OF 1867 TAKEN UP.

BY ORDER OF TIE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Policy Holders in this Company are hereby notified
that the Scrip Of 1867 is now receivable in PAYMENT
OF PREMIUMS and they are invitad to avail them
selves of this advantage in renewing their Policies,
In securing further Insurance.
Apply to HUTSON LEE, Agent,
No. Broad-street, Charleston, s. G.
November 26 thstu6
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5nsuraaff.
~ z 6 k>G1A
HOME INSURANCE COMPANY
OF COLUMBUS.

JAMES 8. BoZEMAN. President
D. F. WILCOX. Secretary
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-10-14

.IusT So.-Thackcry says: When a
man is in love with any woman in a faml-
~. ii is astonishing how fond he becomes
nf every member connected with it.
lie ingratia,es himself with the maids i;
he interests himself with the footman
he runs on crrands for the daughter;
he gives and lends money TO the young
son at college: he pats little dogs ,ha,
he would otherwise kick; he smiles at
old stories that would make him break
ont into yawns from any ono but papa
he bears with the old maiden aunt: he
beats time when the darling Fanny
performs her piece on the piano. and
smiles when wicked, lively. little Bobby
upsets the coffee over his shirt.
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-10-14
wn,t, Is14vsry In New Ensl.nd.


The New York Sun, Radical, extracts
the following advertisement IN the Nor
witch (Ct.) aurora, and gives u the
benefit of q gratuitous insertion: :.
NoTrcE.-Seaied proposals for the support
of the poor Of the tAwn OF Ledyard Tor one year
from the 18th day Of September, 1905, WIN DC o,
raceived by tho Selectmen of the town until
SATURDAY. the 10Th day of August, 1868, The
Selectmen reserve the right TO accept or reject
any proposals that may DO for the interest Of
the town TO do so.
}Sas Br a1nsSs seleetmea.
Dated Ledyard. july IS. 1865.
The Sun adds:
Among mean men, the very meanest
is mean Yankee. We are sorry to
be obliged to add that the meanest
Yankees are produced in Connecticut
There are Yankees there to whom wood
en- nutmegs and grinding sleeps noses
are not Observation-Disclosures whose
meanness leaves those traditional
achievements oil out of sight. The
Selectmen of the town of Ledyard are
we fear, of this unfortunate class.
Ledyard is town with a historic
name. Some of the Selectmen, we dare
saw. are of historic Puritan families
John Brewster is name that sounds
az if it might have belonged to pas
senger in the Mayiiower Very likel,
there are paupers among those now Il
be sold to the lowest bidder who come
of the same noble and heroic ancestry
They are cousins. perhaps, of the pros
porous and wealthy citizens of tina
town. Their names may he inscrlbes
on the famous monument iii the neigh
boring town of Groton. Nevertheless
they are put up at auction like So ma
Inv beasts, and will be knocked off 4
the party who offers 10 keep them a
the meanest rate.
In darker times there were othe
towns in Connecticut which treaiet
their poor in the same revolving man
liner. But we trIst there are few q
them that still keep up the barbarou
practice. Indeed. we hope there is Ia
lone besides l.edyard. If there are oil
Iers, we shall be glad 10 see the ev
demo. OF the fact in order that We ma
put them in the pillory. The disgrao
uiay shame their mean inhabitants INT
moro humane and Christian behavior