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We are glad to see that the Town
Council have at last commenced work on
the Streets. During tile past week the
gutter ways Of Center. Trout, and scvcra!
other Streets have been thoroughly cleaned
out, and the work is still progressing. So
mote il be. .J
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-05-24

Maryland produced Mary Harris case
last Saturday. A young woman, was
scduced about year ago, Under promise
of marriage, followed her deceiver into
town and shot him as he was standing in
the courtyard lie staggered and fell,
when she emptied the contents Of her re.
volver into bis lifeless body and rode
away calmly.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-05-24

A SrRoSo DosE.-A few days since
agentleman visited one Of our physicians
to obtain medicine for neigh5or, which
was promptly prepared and wrapped up in
brown paper; but Us it happened the man
had purchased some pegging avis aud
handles, which made about the same sized
package as the medicine. The result was
,ha. he left the peggiug avis and handles
With the sick man with instructions to take
two every night aud morning. At last
accounts he was better. .-
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-05-24

II Is said That the wife Of Mr.. Charles
Sumner has sent handsome present to
the widow Of Preston s. Brooks. II will
be remembered that Brooks cansd Sum
ner, aud his wife acknowledges the SER
vice by a present to his willow. She in.
tales That bsr spouse needs smother
irubbinr. @
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-05-24

ED,r,So PApEp.--Ths following mem
oraudum was found in tho Office Of q
country editor BY the Sheriff. who had
taken possession Of the poor fellows gods
and chattels to satisfy some heartless shy
lock. We commend Il to The whole genus
Of GROWERS: lI...o sr. 81.
Editing paper is very,pleasant bus
mess. ,l4i., fa
iii. contains too much political matter,
the people won't have il. n.
lit contains too little. they won't have
1.-THE type is small. they cant read a
word in Il. rlE. e@a
lit contains tclegraphic reports. folks
say they are nothing but lies. o.
they are omitted. they say We have
no enterprise, OF suppress them for politi-
cal effect. ,0..,
If We publish original matter, they
d-n us for not giving selections
FIVE publish selections, folks say We
are lazy for not writing more and giving
item what they have not read III other
papers. Aggta, 90
II We pablisha man complimentary no.
tees We are censured for being partial.
II we do not, all hands say We are a
greedy hog. .. ....
II We remain in The Office and attend to
busiucss, folks say We are too proud to
miugle with our fellows. a7 u. n.
1--we 60 out, They say we never attend
TO business. 00H
Ifa man receives hint that he is mol
enterprisipg enough, /. is lihel.
II we do not give him a hint to that Ell
feet, people say we are afraid Of him.
il We put enough advertisements in TIE
paper to make II pay, people wont take it
because there is not enough reading mat
Ter. ~.
II We hive no advertisements in u, tue,
won't takai.. because Tue paper IL bount
togo down. .".'. ta.at.s v.
~ on, ailtIiam. s. ia
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
George Ross, PlF.
In Chaneery

LLOYD Lonndes, John J.. In Chaneery
Dapis, trustee, A. O. Hale,
and Henry B,dnnon trustee ~,
T>he parties In the above named cause will
take notice that have fixed upon the 2lst
day Of June. 1859, ct my Office IN the town Of
Weston, Lewis county, West Virginia, tocxeente
the order Of reference natc III this cause at the
Mny Term, 1859, by which order AIN required
10 ascertain and report the liens on the real Is.
tate Of the defendant VIM. Moxlcy, In the bill
and proceedings mentioned. their amounts,
character, dates, order ard priotities, together
with any other matter deemed pertinent BY my.
self or specially required by the parties or eithe'
OF them. ....,
Given under my hand this l4th day Of Mar,
1859. WM u. DUNN1SGTuN,
Conn; circuit court kwis afusty, ", Va
n36-dt, ..H. H.H. -. H.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-05-24

QUA JUNIOR seems to be havinga gay
time over in the Western Reserve" and
we supposed he feels about like the darkey
who lived in town in Canada. and was
the only colored individual in tho village,
who. on being asked how he felt living
among 80 many whites. replied "like one
huckelberry 10 bucketful Of cream"
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-05-24

GEc. Ross. who presides at the Clerks
Office. with SO much urbanity had his
cquanimi,y somewhat disturbed on Tues
DAY evening. II happened in this wise: He
went fishing, Q,e's fond Of that kind Of
sport, and by tile way, understands the
art piscatorial 10 all its minutia,) and
while fishing for sun fish with tackle
adapted to such sport. hooked a large
pike, between two and three feet in
length. which notwithstanding bis most
slillful efforts, succeeded in escaping,
carrying of Georges line III triumph
George now VOWS vcngance against the
whole 6nny tribe, and We expect to be
kept in fresh FISH,, free gratis, for nothing
during the rest Of the season.
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PAY FOR TIE PRIVILEGE.

Death and taxes are inevitable. 1no
undertaken daily attests the one fact, aud
the revenue folks convince The public Of
the other. And now, says the "En.
odircr," comes the Collector, with solemn
warning to all that they must pay their
income tag within ten days, or be sub
jccted to the penalty prescrle BY law"
we trust that there will be no reluctance
on the part Of any loyal citizen to comply.
Five per cent. gu oue's earningsis mere
bagatelle when we take into consideration
the inestimablo blessings we get in re-
turn: Item, standing army which sus
tuines an order Of geuteel vagrancy in our
midst; item. another standing army which
keeps onc.balf Of our population % as
,essing" the other half item, ten States
Of the Union kept as propagating gardens
for loyalty" item, hundred and fifty
millions in gold per aunum to pay inter.
est on debt which the people don't owe.
Men and brethren, walk up to tue cap
taiu's Office and settle; and, as you pass.
in the funds. lit your hearts to heaven in
thunkfalness for the privilege Of sustaing
" the best and frecst Government on the
face Of God Almighty's green earth"
Wendell Philips want, /" the piscatorial
department rcgeneratcd. He says that
when we get u blackmun in the place Of
Secretary Of State Fish (of u c,ll-bluodcd
race was the Fish) We would have q
Minister sent to the Court of St. James
with different instructions than those
given to Mr.. Motley; we would have diff
erent relations with Spaiu than now; we
would stretch our long arms around the
sl,bc and clasp them on the other side.
and they would be SO magnetic TINT the
oppressed everywhere would cling TO
them" What lot Of Dinahs such q
hug would enclose. }u
CApELL G. H.. WEsr Va,
May 10, 1869.
Editor ofthc Mason county Journal:
An individual calling himself r. J..
Studdiford, whose P. D. address is box
37U2, New York, aud whose Office is At
No 2G Pine ST., has been extensively en-
gagged ip selling aud giving away lots in
a place purporting to be ''fhc City Of
Virginia in this county, and had been OK
hibiting what he terms q plat of said city
with The town lots numbered, and streets
avenues, a public square AMI park laid Of
upon the salne. The said Siulditord rep
res.nts III lis advertisement, which lla
appeared in the Beaver County, Pa.
ier,ld, Iornin Co.. (Obio) Ners, an;
various others, that he will sell lots sfor
small consideration to induce parties 4
locate III the srid city, and to each Of til
first one thousand persons making appli
cation he will give lot upon The rcceip
Of one dollar and fifty cents TO pay 70
stamping aud the Acknowledgement Of Ill
deed, and accordingly a number Of deed
have olready been executed and have bes
sent here for record.
The whole transactisn Is m outrageou
swindle, and there is no such place a
Virginia City" or "Thc City Of Virginia
in this county. Other papers Throughout
the country are requested to expose til
matter. ,..r7. .,-.....
r. B. CLINE, Pros, Atty.
j. W. CHuRcH, Dept. Rec.
j. s. hiiLLER, Dept. Rec.
Too slow gentlemen. We publishe
Mr.. T. r. Studdiford as a swiudler thre
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-05-24

The small hoped skirts have won
their way at once to popular favor.
They arc hardly pcrccptible. but very
comfortable "tley say" 9 neca.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-05-24
Proceedings Of the Board Of Super.
visors.
MONDAY. NAV II

MONDAY, MAY II.
on Petition of Randolph Jackson and
Others it was ordered, that the lines Of
the Townships ofJaue Lew, Sheridan and
Lincoln be aud the same are hereby
changed and altered as follows: Beginning
on the line Of Jane Lew Township at the
forks OF the road near to and below Cecilia
D. Jackson's, and thence, leaving the
Pike, up the cross Road to the point
above the mouth of Mudlick run, thence
up the ridge to the top, and with the same
to the Lincoln Township line, thence
North with said line to the Stauuton and
Parkersburg Pike and the Jane Lew
Township Line, and thence with the same
to . point known as the Laurel Lick Road,
thence to the top Of tho Laurel Lick
Mountain and with tho same to the Up
shur county line.
On motion q certificate in the usual
form was granted Vim. G. Bennett to OBJ
tain n license to practice law. .''
Allen Simpson, John NJ. Dcpriest and
Matthew Edminston we're released from
erroneous taxation.
On Petition, viewers were appointed for
nine new roads in different parts Of the
county. mG rM
The road case between Murray and
Murray, was argued, and the Board re-
fused to grant the proposed alteration:
TUESDAY May 1S, 1869.
A. W. Woodford was released from
erroneous taxation. -
A settlement was made with Allen
Simpson, late Treasurer Of this county.
and Draft issued to him for the balance
due amounting to $23254.
The members Of the Board mado sepa-
rate reports, re-districting their Town
ships into convenient Road Precints, and
Surveyors for them, which
were adopted. these reports arc very
lengthy and We have not space to give
them in fully.
The Board then adjourned until the
Goth day Of May 1869.
Three things to like-cerdiality, good
humor, mirthfulness.
Three things to suspect-aattcry, puri-
tanism, sudden affection.
Three things to avoid-idleness, 10.
auacity, aipPaut jesting. rs
A man that refuses whisky is called o
corn dodger. There are very few corn
dodgers about this town.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-05-24

Ira Hart, Of Clarksburg. has essab-
lished in our town branch Of his wool
and cloth exchange. Genuine Factory
Jeans, Cnsimercs. Flannels, Blankets, &C.,
exchanged for wool on the best terms.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-05-24
HOUsEKEEPERS!
.g. HOUSEkEEPERS! H". "a
MES--WOMEN--AND CHILDREN I
MEN--wOMEN--AND CHILDREN l

.Ia REAL-READ. .,. "a
"Cooling to sealds and burns" 'tiit,-
'Soothing to all painful wounds, Gc,"
'.IIealing to All sores, ulcers, &C."
COSTAR'S BUCKTflORN SALVE Nt
Is the most extraordinary salve ever known
Its puwca of soothing md healing for III cuts.
burns, bruises. sores, ulcers, chapped hands and
skin, for sore nipples, for piles, &C., is without
d parallel. One person says oft, 4 would NOT
be without box in my house, IL It cost So, 90,
or had to trnvel all the way 10 New York for
it.'-N. Y. Evening News. DIX, ,-'...,.
All Druggists in Weston sell il. s,C...
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-05-24

The Captain General Of Cuba has at.
tempted to bribe leading insurgents to
cave tbs Island His offers were re-
soted. ' '
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-05-24
THE FACTORY GIRL;
on TIE BLOSSOM AND THE BLIGHT,

on AHn SSosSo'A "SD A'H pbAe"At
tho scenes Of. which are infinitely more graphic
than those embodied in any Of the sensational
dramas which now hold possession OF the stage.
"The Factori Girl will be Immediately fol-
lowed BY new story Of surprising interest,
from the pen Of J. II. Smith, Esq, author Of
"liinnigrey," "Stanfeld Hail." ere, etc {
All the existing specialiiies Of the Mercury
will he retained, and new departments added
from lime to time during the progress Of the
year. Romances, NOVELTIES Satirical Sketches
Humorous Poems, Fancy Tales, articles on
American sports and pastimes, and weekly di.
gest of all that is interesting in Thatrcal and
ond other popular am,isements and recrations,
will figure in the contents Of the Mercury for
coming year. Through the department appro-
priatcd 10 the youthful authoresses Of America
hundreds Of lady writers, no famous, first made
the acquaintance Of the public.
This channel OF communication between the
young ladies Of talent and genius and the read
ing world will continue open to the former; and
such productions as are calculated 10 do them
credit and give them prestige will BIO published
with such critical comments as they call for.
To mail subscribers our terms for 1869, will
4. Cash In advance-Single copies, $3.50 a
Suee,,r; three copies 81; six copies, Sl4; nine
~, .a es, $40. Theparty who sends us $40 for n
cub Of nine copies will receive an additional
copy free. Six months subscription received.
Address CAULDWELL& WHITNEY.
..,.ut,- 1888 Fulton street, New York.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-05-24

JJs hare on hand at Ills office a large
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. and JUS
ytCES' BLANKS Of au..kinds, go.ten
M in The best STYLE. Can and examine.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-05-24

Mas. O'DosovAN CoMIxo.-Mrs.
O'Donovan (Rossa), the wife of tho dis.
tinguished Irish patriot, will give a
reading in this city on or about the 9th
Of May. Her readings have created a
marked sensation whenever she has
appeared. Wheeling Regis,er.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-05-24

The Scientific Amerieon informs the
ladies that il they would have corned
beef juicy after il !. sold. and not as dry
Z" = chip, they should pnt it on to cook,
and they should not take it out Of the
pot when done, until cold. 1a3oi b,iTsh
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.l.l u "COSTAR'S" ..,,...
8 t dard Preparations

DE A.UT FL + IT,.
The Bitter Sweet and Orange Blossoms.
One bottle Sl-Tllrec for $500. 'fi'i
Cosiar's Rat Roach &c., Externinators. i1"s'l
Costars bed Bug Exterminatos. ,.iaym,Il
Costnrs tony pnre) Insect Bowdcr. I'll 0.i.....
nOnly inhllible Remedies known"
tsis years established ID New York;
't2, 900 Boxes and Flasks manufactured daily
~ i Beware ofsuprious mutations
IAN druggists in WESTON sell them
Address "Costar,' 10 Crosby 81. N. Y.
Or Jobh F. Henry, fsuecessor 10Y 5o.l.
Demas Barnes l. Co.2l Park Row. N Y.
Sold in Weston by all Druggists. ,1o.
UlI.u ..i. (. march 9.1v
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-05-24

ursnun Court commenced its session on
last Monday. Most Of our lawyers were
10 attendance. 80 7g1vVt l4
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-05-24

A few days ago We called in at Kim.
balls Cheap Store, on Main street. and
examined the new Goods which he had
just been receiving, and inquired the
prices. Of course we didn't wish TO buy
auything-editors never debut We wero
agrceably surprised at exceedingly mod
crate prices at whicl, be was dispOsfng Of
bis stock. Although he has been here
but q short time. he has established rep
utation for fair dealing and keeping the
cheapes. goods in town, Personally he
Is u most genial gentleman, and he takes
pleasure in waiting on his friends.
CIR MARRIED Young nan-young
lady-vhy do you remain single-why
not marry somebody and commence TO
shape path through life-com'neuce to
live. If you cannot just secure the first
dream Of your life, why weep and waste
your best days in regrettiug over your
fate. Marry at oncc--don't be afraid
every home may be made an Eden Of bliss
even il your first love dream has been
tligh.ed.. Boys and girls take our al-
vice-marry at OF ce-pitch yourselves
headlong into natriinony-give The DEM
ocaAr an item III the way Of marriage
notice, md make yourselves generally
useful. then Il you arc not real happy two
years after when you have one youngstei
commencing to walk aud another scream
Ing thunder In The cradle. We will &C
knowledge our advice bad one, aud re-
publish your wedding each yearin future
With d whole c,''"'r
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-05-24

The Advertiser" says: They are
treated to tue smallpox in Grafton. It
was introduced few days since by very
degraded and dcpraved sample of I" fennil
perswasion.' The negroes are terribly
alarmed and some whites are skeered
badly. Guess tits true bill-smsll.
pox. and no mistake. 1t isn't very
enjoyable. Aunt jimmy says you.uns had
better all git waxumated to keep of de-
dc cholryapos. She's mighty .kcercd TO,
wife foax, she is, but de Lor' save dc
nigga! G '@ q
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-05-24
As AN INDICTMENT

To those parties getting up clubs for the Weekly
sent to one postofice, we will mail, hereafter,
10 the address Of any Que sending US club Of
twelve subscribers an extra copy of the Weekly
for one year for q club Of Twenty subscribers,
we will send copy Of the Daily and Weekly
for six months; for Z club Of Twenty-Five sub
scribers, we will send copy Of the Dsily for one
year, and for q club Of Thirty-6ve subscribsn,
we will mai! both the Daily and Weekly for
one YER. The safest mode In RENTING sub.
scriptlous Is BY drst or postomee order.
Address A. 8. ABEL / CO.. %.
grr Ypoo Rr;To;no Rs1finsorA Ma
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-05-24

Atotal eclipse Of the sun is announced
for the 7th Of August A like occurr.
renee will not transpiro during the pres.
cnt century.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-05-24

The "oldest inhabitant'' afirms that
the trees this year, from bud to full
blossom, have made the quickest trip on
record. .,...., .I.'.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-05-24

0uh worthy Recorder, John G. jack
CON. has been having bis Office white.
washed and renovated generally, which
adds much 70 its appearance.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-05-24

John X. Holmes writes as follows
The newspaper has become wonderful
power on earth. 1t is the proud mans
letter bag the humble mans discour.cr,
the poor mans codex, the rich mans
manual. It seasons the gossip Of the
loquncious Of both sexes. To commence
il gives vigor. and to the body polite
communicates the Attic salt which keeps
the witlcss by nature from positive stu
pidity. Its lightness suits the dash of tho
modern cavalier, as we'll as the languor Of
the efIete dilcttnnte. With two newspa.
pers in his pocket the grum man is armed
for a days ride, and is as formidable as
Dr.. johnson in bis phylosophic coat Of
mail. a4s m, ,. I'm. .,-
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-05-24

Pack your cares iuto as small space
~ you can, SO that you can carry them
yourself, and not let them annoy others.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-05-24

The object Of this suit Is 10 obtain decree
for q Divorce FROM rSe horfs Of tnatrinoi.y.
Audit appearing by affidavit filed, that tie
sui, Against Tho Jcfcndr John shitllei ri
service upon hin directed to lie Sheriff Of
i.i,rhie county West Virginia, IN which sad
county he resides, aud The s,,ne hts been twice
issi ed and delivered I, the Sheriff OF the sid
county Of Ritctie, iro.e than ten ia, s befor.
the return day thereof, and been return'd
without being executed ind lie nst appearing.
II Is ordered that he do appear here within oise
month aites the first publication Ut this Mdcr,
aud do what u necessary TO protect biz inieteat
In tbs SUIT Cow Test.
G. A JACKSON, Cl.rk.
Brannoi md Harrison, Attorneys
a13.4s ''E' s' h
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r. ]. Mccandlish Esq. has purchased
the piece Of land abarc Nj, Williams,
on Tho river. and il enclosing it with a
very substantial fence. 'i
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-05-24

"A man that refuses whisky is called o
corn dodger. There are very few corn
dodgers about this town.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-05-24

CtTATE WEST VIRGINIA. fl N h
- AT Rules held In the Clerks Office Of tho
circuit court Of Lewis esanty, On the FIRST Mon
day In April 1859. ~
Emilia j. Sh;5.t, Complainant, "a
.... rs
John Shbet, 1J,nd,nt,
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-05-24

Three things to love-courage, gentle
ness, affectionateness.
Three things to adm;re-intellectual
power, dignity, gracefulness.
Three things to hate-cruelty, AFRO.
gauce, ingratitudc.
Three things to reverencs-religion,
justice, self-denial. M
Three things to delight in-beauty.
frankness, freedom.
J. NJ. bennett is having his dwelling
reprinted inside and out. -F0
.v Major W. D. Rollyson was in town
on Thursday and Friday, looking we'll.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-05-24

TINS weather has been good bad and
Indifferent during the past week.
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
Samuel B. Smith, Admir-. {
Of Oliver C. Fortnaah and
Others a.. er Defts. ]

Others Defh.
TNhe parties in this cause will tax. notice that
have fixed upon the 23d day Of June, 1869,
at my office in the town Of Weston to execute an
order of reference Ia the above named cause, an.
TERED at the May term, 1869, in which l am d.
rected, g6lf'Iflt' I'lg u
First:-To ascertain and report al debts OF
demands against said decedent Or his estate, 10.
geiher with their priorities.
Second ITO ascertain the lands Of which
said Fornash was the owner at bis death.
Third TO settle the accounts Of Samuel R.
Smith Is Administrator of the said decedent,
together with such other matters as be may
deem pertinent or may be required by the par
tics. Eye ~
Given under my hand, this 2lst day Of May,
1869. WM. L. DUNNINGTON.
Comr. circuit court Lewis county WA.
my24.4t
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-05-24

TIE Supervisors meet on the Goth Of
May. '7f.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-05-24

TIME NEW YORK MERCURY FOR 1869.
il TIE 3lst volume Of this popular weekly
will commence with the New Year, and the pro-
prietors propose to make 1t the most brilliant,
varied and entertaining budget Of current liter
aturc that has ever been submitted to the public
in the form Of Family Newspaper. Better or
iginal stories than are 10 be found in any Of the
magazines will grace its columns; and, already
in advance Of ali contemporaries Of its class In
size and amount Of reading matter, lis intended
that II shall eclipse them al in every department
ofIiiera,ure included in the proh,amme Of q
first-rate Household Journal. ~ .n1 n
The leading feature Of the new volume will he
a powerful story by Miss N. f. BRADDON,
author Of Oscar Bertrand, Nobody Daush
most popular novelists Of the day, entitled,
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-05-24

Train. now run 70 from, Wheeling to BAL
timoro in 6ftcsn hours. erE ~.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-05-24
LOCAL ITEMS.

Three things to pray for-faith, peace
purity Of heart. aai
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-05-24

Thrce thing. to wish for-healrh
friends, cheerful spirit.