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stndies or the steam engine. modelling
machines and contrivances OF his own.
advancing in grade and character As =
workman. "A pumping engine in the
n.ighborhood having failed Tor whole
year to keep the mine clea- Of water, he
expressed his belief that he could set it
all right in week, and his patiently &C.
guired knowledge OF the machine enabled
him to do it This was the most impor
thantstroke of his life, for it gave him
acknowledged position as, q mechanic.
and his services were soon in demand
throughout the whole district. Step by
step he advanced, improving everything
he touched, economizing the labor Of
m en- and horses, increasing the amount
of their production, until at last be under
took and accomplished the work that
had SO often failed, of supcrceding
horse power on the colliery railways. by
inyenting locomotive engine that would
draw heavy trains over a smooth rail.
The mighty result of that improvement
we-see around US every day, but it may
be a profitable lesson to trace them back
once more to that patient, observant'
ambitious and indomintably industrious
boy, watching his rude engine and study
ing bis alphabet when he was nearly 8
man grown.
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The November Interest.

On the fst instant, the interest on the
Five Twenty bonds of 1862 and 1865
was payable. 1t amounted to 81, 900,
600 in gold. On the LIST of Jan. Uncle
Sam will disburse as interest, $50, 000,-
600 more. There is now reserve Of
about $1O0, OOO, 900 in the Treasury; and
even alter these heavy disbursements,
the Government will be we'll supplied
with coin. The spectators, whose in
terest is to keep gold up, are trembling
in view Of the outflow Of the next two
monthe. ~ sac5 ts
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MARRIAGE AND DEATH.-'Tis seldom
we see the Marriage and Death of the
parties together; but we have case
of that kind to record, that will strike
some of our readers with .'solemn-
cholly" and others with different emo.
tions:
Married, in the city New York. on
the 4th day Of July, 1868, after an ar
dent courtship of maay years. (though
seemingly estranged since 1861, Mrs.
Southern Dixie to Mr.. Northern Cop.
perhead. No.cards. During the hon.
ey moon, .'great expectations were
anticipated from this matrim onial alli-
ance; but, alas their eyes are closed
in political DEATH, from which there is
no resurrection-they will never Sey-
more! The nuptials have proved the
death blow Of both 'high contracting
parties" and the bleak winds of No.
vember Blare DER their graves. The
friends, (if any, are invited to take the
'cor2uses' and bury them out Of sight
without further notice, singing as they
ssWe've busted our breeches and pawned our last,
shirt
Our machine is playei on. and refuses to squirt.
We're poor the last of last summers shad
And have got the blind staggers and stomach ache
bad" ~
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The Finances of Hungary are report
ed to be in a flourishing condition. At
the end Of the present year q surplus
of S2,500,00 will remain in the treas
ury. This is an unusual circumstance,
the expenditures having exceeded the
receipts for each Of the last eighteen
years. In one instance the deficit
amounted to &4,50O,Oo0. The cause OF
the present prosperity is attributed to
the fine harvests and vine crops.
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HONE FOR FRIENDLHSs WoMBN Mrs.
Ransomr Aatnon oftle Home for Friend.
less Women, located at Richmond, Ind I,
is now in this city, soliciting aid TO car.
ry on the Institution. 1t should receive
the active support and earnest sympathy
of the charitable and benevolent thro'-
out the State. It was founded in Janr-
airy last, and already eighty persons have
been the recipients of its benefits, and
have been provided with situations to
cain a livelihood, or sent to their friends.
The Home is not under the control Of
any sect, the various denominations be
ing represented on the Board of Mana
gers. Connected with it is day school
with competent teachers. Religious
services are, daily held at the Home,
and many have been converted. We
hope Mrs Ransom may find many libe-
raj donors to the noble and benevolen-
object of her visit.-[L Lafayette Courier.
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Oh! bis comb 10 cut and bloody.
And his legs are bruised and muddy, ~
And his breast with blood is ruddy, ID. fs,-
And his gills are darby bluei
Empty craw and bursted gzzard,
Tail and wings completely scissored, o+.
Felled a. one decisive blizzard Z NJ. e IS rs I
Routsd-skinnsd from A to lizard - y,js-t3
o! poor codk- a-doodls do!
Such was the sad condition of the
Democratic Rooster But we thought
he could still do US some service in bring
ing in the returns, and we again started
him on the "double quick" just as he
got opposite our Office, the heavy major
lilies from each State, was too much for
him, and he broke the shafts of our Bug
gy, apd left the body Of the vehicle and
one of his feet, and travelled on to the
south end Of town where we overlook
him leaning up against the Democratic
pole nearly opposite Showers, We shall
mend him up-splicer his leg-feed him
and get him in good order, for the next
campaign. s- aa- 8 ~
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81 Thursday last, an amateur piscator Of
great skill succeeded in catching on the
falls nine pound Salmon, the largest
fish of its class ever taken in the Ohio.
It measures two feet and four inches,
and more splendid specimen of the
pisces genus WAS never seen in the West
This beautiful salmon was taken by q
small bait and a tender line.-New Albany
Ledger. lE
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To CONSERVATIVES.
ovsmber 8, 1868.

The Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON will send fire
of charged to all who desire it. the prescription wsts
ne h ior 1nq me %ps ~.
dread disease Consumption. His only object ishat
benefit the afflicted and he hopes every sufferer to
try this prescription, il will them nQthingw
may prove q blessing. Please address 3 e
Kv. EDWARD A. WILSON,
No.16s South Second Street. Williamsbureh NY.
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RICuMoND MARKETs.
NOTICE.

hereby given, to the citizens Of Wayne township,
II Wayne county, Indians, that l, Frederick Walter
man. intend to apply to the Board of Commissioners
of said county. at their commencing she frss
Monday of December, 1858, for license 70 rota in-
tifns and suffer such liquor 70 be drank the prem
Uses where sold for the space of year after the
date of such license The premises in which dssiro
to SELL and suffer such liquor TO be drank afors-
said, are located as follows, to-wit: sa M o.
Being the south half Of lot No.
on the east side Of Pearl street, between Mill and
Sycamore streets, in that part Of the city Of Rich
mond laid out by John Smith. The said premises srs
the same in which am now doing business, and he
building 10 numbered los.
.s.ss1 FREDERICK WATERMAN.
November 9Th, 1868. 3Szw
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Nasty says that 1--WE; in the South,
require only twenty minutes to arrest,
try, hang, and divide the clothes of a
Northern school master" He also says
that 'sthe majority of those who deny
for their names when they sign a prom
issory note
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The Portland Me. Advertiser men.
tons as weather phenomenon that on
the 18th of October, 1910, it showed
and froze, and the snow did not go
away for the winter, neither did the
ground "open"
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1868-11-06

A single firm in Terre Haute has ship
ped over eight Thousand barrels of fou,
since the middle of July.
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Taxes for 1865.

vUyHE TAX FOR SOS. is now due, and, for
the purpose of Collecting the same, l will re-
main the Office in Centrevile from October 18th,
until the third Monday in April, when q, unpaid
On the 18th of December. am required by law to
advertise Real Estate for sale for all unpaid deln
quences TOR 1857, or former years, and all persons
interested requested to call and pay the delinquent
Tax before that date. s#57. a&
~Bring Your Road Receipts when You
come to Pay Your Taxes.
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Rejoice, o Earth!
On Saturday Tomorrow night, the
z People Of Richmond p
VIII illuminate their Houses. and
Rejoice Over the November. Election.

Never IN the history Of our country
have the people had better reasons for
rejoicing than now. Treason has been
made odious. and the Ku-klux Democ-
racy have been taught lesson worthy
to be remsmbsfbd in all the time to
come. At a.. ee& ~-'Ha
The verdict Of the people has gone
fourth, and to-day America stsnds the
proudest nation on earth. As545 ~
Let the people rejoice and be exceed
ingly glad, for great is their reward"
The s'lost cause" has been buried, We
trust forever, for the people havespoken
ia unmistakable tones. OF q sf@
From every State heard from large
Republican gains are reported, and we'll
may it be exclaimed: @7A 'f- =
Hail 70 The Chief who in triumph advances /" q +
The "Fishting Boys in Blue have
moved upon the enemy's works, and
victory perches upon their banner sol
THE GRANT COLUMN.
Ohio rolls up her 5000, which will
probably be increased by the official
vote batA& $50 - ' +'sAe'S@ ~
Massachusetts, sends greeting 75, 900
for Grant and Colfax 1 BIS aase
Connecticut may be set down at 5000
majority. aoeea'
Rhode Island Joins in the chorus. and
sends up her voice to the tune of $1,000
Pennsylvania the gallant old Keystone
State, has performed her duty faithfully
and rolls up majority of 10000.
Indiana, contrary to the expectation
Of the Democracy, joins in the march
with 1000 majority Inscribed upon her
banner. Eae.*5eE - ,asasnfs
Illinois has done nobly, ard remembers
her former citizen by najoaity of 60,
900. sdS 10 $500
Maine has spoken in tones Of thunder
and records her 10000. s77z a5 sae2E
New Hsmpshixsfalls in ranks with g.,
600 majority. ,o9a sssT
Following In the vsn, we set down
Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota
Missouri. Nebraska, Nevada, North Car
DINA, South Carolina, Tennessee, Yer.
mont, West V efginia and Wisconsin d
ssY1l60R's cLUMN.9 agu
Arkansas, Nv York, New jersey,
Delaware, G1Sgia, Kentucky, Louisiana,
Maryland. Er sds 10 1s6sa4sif,-
The recent vote in the leading cities
n IEdisna 10 a. follows: indianapolis,
$40; Evansville, 4,603; Lafayette, g.;
5s3; New Albany, 1903; Terre Hsute,
1884; Richnond, 2,741; Madison ZOO.
AyounQ man named Andrew Stock
ron died 1t Lafayette, on the T26th INST,
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The Silver Wedding of Rev Mahin
and lady, was celebrated in an appropri-
ate manner last Saturday evening. at
their residence onBroadway, Logansport.
DIR. Eddy, of Chicago, officiated.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1868-11-06

The San Francisco Young Mems
Christian association has recently erect
ed hall for its own use at an expense
of 975, 900. The building-threes stories
high, with a sandstone front, in the Ve-
netian s,yle--is 81 ] feet front, and 12O
feet deep: The first story is devoted to
stores; the second to q lecture room that
will accommodate 700 persons, library
and reading room, ladies parlor chess
room and ante-rooms, the third to a sec.
ond lecture room, large committee rooms
chambers, capable of holding four beds
each, intended for the accommodation
of destitute young men, and large
bath room. In the basement is gym
nasium and bowling alley.
The smoke from the volcanic eruption
in the Sandwich Islands, was seen one
thousand miles from the islands, and at
half that distance was SO dense that Off
GERS of ships were prevented from max
ing their observations.
There is man we heard of once,
whose memory is SO short that it only
reaches to his knees, consequently he
always forgets to pay for his boots.
A new Jail is being erected at New
port, Vermiilion county, at the cost of
about $4,000. b
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The Republican majority Id Phila.t7l-
phi II 2.s18.s - - al
Seymour's majorily.in Georges. h ~
timated at $4,000.
The Democratic majority in Louisians
is about $4,000
Gold closed at 1921 q 1929 in New
York, on Thursday. Ega
Gen. Grant and family was expected
to arrive at Chicago on Friday morning,
en- route for Washington.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1868-11-06

From every part of the State the re-
port reaches US that the growing wheat
looks exceedingly promising.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1868-11-06

A letter was received at White River
Junction recently, directed to s'Mr. John
Sullivan, nine miles from Vermont
Care of Mr. Brooks on a FARM
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MAR RED.

By James N. Poe, ESQ.,, the 10th day Of October.
1863, Mr.. James Rogers to Miss Harriet Johnson I'll
OF this city.
On Tuesday evening last, by the Rev. r. Tobey,
Mr.. Micajah T. Nordyke to Miss Sarah A. Kilmore,
, all of this city.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1868-11-06

The puyest best Coal OIL in tie city. q
the Lamp Store, 80 Aai1 Street. e
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1868-11-06

\ Col II. H. Nelson, has spoken in this
State one hundred and eight times and
in more than eighty counties during the
canvass just closed. His meetings have
been almost invariably mass meetings
and he has probably addressed more
people than any other speaker who has
taken part in our State canvass.
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The Way to Make Money
NAS BILL DISCOUNTED. Is p cont.
u ifpsid on or before the Goth instaa&.
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CHE Palladium !. n
RICHMOND. IND. NOV. 9Th. 1888.

Our PAPsR-In consequence Of an
unusual f'mount Of job work, and diff
guilty of1estting it and our paper done
N time, We have had to delay the latter.
in order 70 do the former, and hope our
subscribers will be Satisfied With this
explanation. Our time thercfoxe. being
rccessarly devoted to work, the editorial
Las been brief. We had determined to
~ some attention to the fatca .onpleas
sntness' that occurred at the October
election, this week, but for the same
reason We shall postpone is until our
next issue. r,a neS te,sss~,-,Ex. &C.,.
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s Pork packing will commence in Indi-
annapolis about the l4th Of November
II is expected that between $4,000 and
10000 will be slaughtered in that city
this season. -et5afrs -ssa 4-t.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1868-11-06

The semi annual session. of the State
Temperance Alliancemeetsa at Richmond
Indiana, on the 18th :.nd 10th days ofthis
month All temperance Organizations,
churches. Sabbath schools, Christian as
sociations. benevolent organizations, such
as Masonic and Odd Fellows Lodges,
are invited to send delegates.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1868-11-06

100000 Paving Briclk!!
NOV ON HAND AND FOR SALE, At
~ Fettas' Brick Yard. East from and adjoining
Richmond. Better Brick was never moulded than
this lot and the attention of our citizens 10 especially
directed to their examination and purchase.
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%. Attachment.

Before James II. Poe, . JUS
tice of the Peace, Of Wayne
township. Wayne CO., Ind.
.iven, shat on the 18th day Of
Bsued . writ Of Attachment IN
Q, by virtue Of which, propss-
md that on the 36th day Of
clock, A. NJ, 1t my ONCE in
n Wayne township, said cause
JAMES n. POE, Justice.
1868. 3.-AW
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TAKE PARTICULAR NOTICE.

eW He sure and send Money by Register.
ed Letter. when possible. In some instances Coun.
try Postmasters have refused to forward letters 70
as, supposng that business came under the law
of again Lotteries Gift Enterprises &C., although
it has been over declared lawful BY the legal
authorities This action ID nstigated by The Jealousy
of Country Merchants. In case any Postmasesr
should again decline to forward letters, SEND RY
EXPRESS.
We cannot Be responsible for money lost, unless
precautions are taken TO ensure it, safety.
~ SEND FOR CIRCULARS.
Send your address in FULL Town, County and State.
80 s. G. THOMPSON 4 CO.,
ise FEDERAL STREET,
49, &sh BOSTON, MASS.
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A young man named Andrew Stock
ron died 1t Lafayette, on the r26th INST,
from N ovssdoss oloL.audaaan. xsss
ss9aa sae
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1868-11-06

The recent vote in the leading cities
N IEdisna 10 a. follows: indianapolis,
$40; Evansville, 4,503; Lafayette, 3,
$50; New Albany, 1908; Terre Haute,
1884; Richnond, 2,741; Madison 200,
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State of Imdiana,(
" ayne County, !
Naberry n. Lacey,
Charles L. Campbell, ).
NOTICE is hereby
II October 1883, !
the above entitled cat,
ty has been attached,
November, 1868, At 9 /
the city of Richmond,
will be heard.
Dated, October 3oth
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1868-11-06

: Rev. A. Turner, agent Of the Indiana
Asbury University, has, within the past
three weeks, raised about one thousand
dollars for the new building 1t is Gle
signed TO make it an ornament to Put
nam county. @t9l
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1868-11-06

= The case of Lambden P. Miliigan vs.
R. Slack, o. P. Morton, A. P. Hovey,
and dozen others, for illegal arrest
and detention during the war, was on
Saturday transferred from Huntington
county, where it was entered, to the
United States Circuit Court A volnm-
nous batch of documents were placed
on file.
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Agents will please take notice Of this. Do not sead
James, but number your clubs from one upwards
Make your letters short and plain - possible.
The New York herald., 1868-02-09

"A aRAso ITALIAN oSsR1 ooxFXsl
AA1 s'HAnfSf AiMrokfASf ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. '''''"
.1s. ~ %
thanks the musical pablc Of New York for the vosy
a.sss o. tne brilliant oobinaton q yrc srs.s under
nsnassmen. during tho season which has jus closed a.
4 season more brilliant has never been known in
sasses ;ns s Sse in spite q the od inoie%ses lie
snsS.a pre.ea The ane vo in such and
With such pe,cc1n $ Of ss a. 10 win not only me ass
non sron. the critical press.
h.' having 'es hoaDss shs oS S6s Ss'r ps''0a
pc ss'; troupe ' rS%
House 70 the scene whereon the contepanes of hn own
'.,, nHGS fl III Sssi sinrs
THREE MXrISEBs.
~ESs1sS ,S SyEsIsq sgsDrHv sEPsyAEy 81 SS, srx"
prior TO ,nsr departure FOR railsas s.a the wss:
Of 4sIas %a:errcrs '
- mi. cit, and n. induced u. manage
sSs 20 for rcDe0n on sss Spess..s night
.' MME. ANNA DE IA ORANGE,
s'' .''. %'.;.SsSa %sSSpE
IN hi. o.s,na, creation mot q MSssis9 sssSS5.,
Ia hi. srs.. role q cSsrE DE Edsn .vro
-, n. sls .oi,Eiil 40 fb"NAHpui ~ wY,ot1o
'''''' D"'' ThtDlY. Feb i. i:ss,
Ria0EETro.
which hss created such an ,,p.rntc 'nrors'
ia TRAviATA.
Price Of admission 81 M Reserved ssa.s 70 ecas extra
coriag 70 oeatou sale u reserved viii commence
Monday teb TO- at the box ofcc or the Academy, ana
secured sc6irnsrs . soi and sacoy's, 10 BroAdway
Aan JAMES r. MURDOCH AT LYRIC HALL.
I'M TUESDAY EVENING, fBB Ia.
Shakespeare Dickens and The Poets
A DvAscE CARD.
On Wednesday evening Fssrgary y, Ai's
the well known authoress and charming conedienne viii
nsngus,s ewor.h iia new ssfl.sn, , AL. ns, ~ o. a
with her wit to entertain with her pquant skelcues y W.
behd the ami charm by her grace y ,nner
Ieope espec siy should m that evening o. hN@AaEi
FOR MISS iogans debut " ihis new hsd me nnm9gr T q
tickets sold will be strictly limited 70 inc opaeltJ O 1s
bsh ANNOUNCEMENT OF ths places Of SAFE VIII DO sa. in
day or two.
kMtLoNG Lfvtp s-To ANSWER rms QUESTION
~ hear Dr. LAMBERIS great Lecture ~ sislaway JAN
Tueday evening February la on fansy inhsrtance ahd
personal ihdestons o. longevity
IIAaLNN MATINEE "WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
III "Uerald sunday Pcrsonasn VIII ron plcass send
address to-day to W q. NJ, Brooklyn Post oicef
I IEDERgRANz FANCY DRESS BALL.
IL Academy Of MUsc
Thursday. Feb,tn,y %.
CnoIcE RssfEyEp SEATS 4Js ,rprs
- FoH Az A,,,a lhnATstrs' 4 ,Iht
RAILROAD TICKET OFFICE.
AR CHARLES DTCRENs' READINGS 1T Is RES
lN pccniy announced that Mr. Charles ekens Farewell
e.d Anerc w asa gses ~ snrsy s1 ~ n ssw
April iS wriday hprli ~ and Monday kpr,l 70 Further
pariicalArs in FUTURE adTert.ssments
The New York herald., 1868-02-09

TUE EVENING TELEGRAM HAS THs lARGssr
etrrslAI0n OF afternoon paper IN the city. ~ IL
therefore, Nse desirable medium Tor advertisers
The New York herald., 1868-02-09

THE FOURTH YEAR or =.
1 the National Conservatory Of Music I
63 Madison avenue. Terms $40 per qua1ter
The New York herald., 1868-02-09

00UR COMMERCIAL RELATIONS WITH CHINA, -
~ Lecture on the above subject viii be delivered by
General JAMES L. KEENAN, United States Consul 70
square on Monday eyenlnr Fenruarv iu 1854 The Ire.
turc viii commence at o'clock =. NJ ADM tance free
The New York herald., 1868-02-09

-o@AND MASQUERADE BALL
TEUTONIA MAEsNERCHOR
viii take place at the Academy OF Music,
ON THURSDAY. tEH la
Tickets. % for gentleman an l4df
Extra Ladies' Tickets, ST. 10 be had At
Robert Phlpius s5 Wall street
+. Grots's, Is Fulton street.
Ticket Ohes OF the Metropolitan Hotel
W. WitZ', 493 Fourth avenue.
Private foxes, at SIS and SU be OF hoA0s
Gronebere 81 East Fourteenth and the secretary
JOS kAPt Is Fulton stre5t.
The orchestra comprising 0J pieces under the direction
OF A. Bernstein. Promcn I'd music un 10. Mr.. Roehnl
Entirely new dccorat.oa oy ~ >l:in.
The New York herald., 1868-02-09

IMPORTANT LECTURES DAILy-T3 GENTLEMRN
only interesting uhjects AT the New York Ahsesm
Of Anatomy 6is Broadway Those unable 70 attend thess
lectures may receive copy by forwarding 20 cents AdS
dress Secretary Of New YORK Museum Of Anatony el0
Broadway.
The Van Buren press., 1868-09-25


A DIPLOMATIC JEsr--In later years
Taleyrand love wit better than convcrsa-
ton. Leaving his accomplished niece,
the Duchess de Dino, to entertain his
other guests, he would retire with some
Of the foreign ambassadors, old friends
and old foes, into his own room, and play
scientific rubber, the intricacies oi
which II was curious 10 watch, seeing
that the talents which were employed To
settle the divisions of Europe at the Con-
prcss Of Vienna were now all concentrat-
ed on the old trick.
The stakes were gold pieces; but they
often reached the sum of thousands OF
francs. One evening at the termination
Of these parties, the English ambassador
suddenly 6ived beneath the table and be
gan !umbling on the carpet.
"Whet 10 your cxcellcacy about 2 ask
cd Talleyrand.
Looking for Napoleon which has
fallen"
"'Tait an instant" said Talleyrand
with .w.naie Of his little gray eye, and
a sarcastic twist Of his thin and distorted
lip, "you cannot see TO hnd so small q
thing"
AS he spoke he twisted thousand
franc bill into paper match, ard, set
ting ire to it, held II TO the ground.
"What arc you about y exclaimed thi
aston;sled ambassador, pausing cn his
hands and knees and looking up,
"Merely lighting your exccllcncy, sale
Talleyrand.
Upon which the discomfted minister
understanding the epigram, instantly aros'
leaving the Napoleon as perquisite foI
! the servant who should find it.