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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-01-12
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LOCAL. MISCELLANY.


THE BUILDING, ASSOCIATION, organized
in this town, just one year ago, has oeen
most decided success, and the efficient and
jealous officers of the organization-who have
conducted it so prospcrously through the past
are entitled to the thanks of all interested
in its future condition. We published in our
last issue the Annual Report for the year
1868, which gave in detail its operations, pre-
seutinc. by comparison, as favorable an aspect
rs apy similar organization in the country of
so brief au existence. The whole number of
Shares of the Association is at present .fce
hundred and fifteen, and the net profits dis
tributed to each share, and which go to the
credit of each share holder, has been SIG 90
for the year. The officers chosen for the en-
suing year, are the same last, with the ex-
ception of the Solicitor, Mr.. TRAvERs. The
absence of this gentleman from the board OF
officers will be sincerely regretted by many,
as he had been mainly instrumental in giving
to the organization ''local habitation aud
name," and so shaping its proportions as to
rebound to the interest and advantage OF the
stockholders and the manifest improvement
of tic town. We hope to see the number OF
its members largely increased, and no time SO
suspicious for the mopey saving depository
to begin as with the New Year. Ponder the
matter over, and our word for it, if you act
upon our suggestion, you will have no reason
to regret year hence.
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STILL pRoGREssING--The area of our
corporation is considerably expanding, and
with the new year the erection Of two spacious
structures south Of the Episcopal church have
been commenced, and will be rapidly pushed
to completion. The building of Mr.. John
w. McCurdy, is perhaps the largest dwelling
erected in the county since the war, being ~
by so, with n wing Is feet i'll the clear. 1t
is to be frame building-two stories high
with basement almost above ground-and is
To be finished throughout iu the latest and
most approved style of architecture. Messrs-
McElroy & Mcknight are the contractors for
material and work throughout, and have sub
Let to Mr.. J. G. Holmes the carpentering
work, which he is now assRluously engaged
Upon That the building, when completed,
will be creditab!e to the good taste and
Acknowledged skill of Mr.. II. We have no
doubt Mr.. Samuel II. Woody is also erecting
on the lot recently purchased of Mrs. Rebecca
Hunter, Immediately in the rear OF his present
residence, frame building 80 by Is, two
stories high, and to be completed in good
style.
This work has been taken in hand and is
being rapidly hurried I" colipictlon ny MT
Louis Roxer, and as he is new contractor in
our midst will no doubt cndeavor to put the
best foot foremost as candidate for public
favor. The fnc brick residence of Mrs Paul
Smith las so far advanced to be ready for
the roof, and the commanding structure of
NIr. Thomas X. Starry is in the same con-
dition of forwardness. The joiner work of
the former was executed by Mr.. Samuel
Myers, and the latter is the work of Mr.. Starry
himself, as fortunately tic can do his own
building. which is no mean consideration in
these days of big prices and money Pressures
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-01-12

EhEhSON W. ohN <1S'N0'J'
This Company, National in its character, offers,
by reason of its Large Capital, Low Rates Of Pre-
MUM and New Tables, the most desirable means
of inauring life yet presented to the public.
The rates of premium being largely reduced, are
made as favorable to the insurers as those OF the
best Mutual Companies, and avoid all the comPli-
atoms and uncertainties OF Notes. Dividends. ard
the misunderstanding which the latter are so apt
TO cause the Policy Holder.
Several new and attractive tables now pre-
scented, which need only to be understood TO prove
acceptable to the public, -suchIas the INCOME
PRODUCING POLICY and RETURN PREMIUM
POLICY. In the former, the policy holder not only
secures a life insurance. payable at death, but will
receive, if living after period of a few years, an
annual income equal to ten per cent. 90 per cent)
of the par of his policy. In the latter, the Com
pauy agrees to return TO the assured the total
amount OF money he has paid in in addition to the
amount Of his policy.
The attention of persons con tcmplating insuring
their lives or increasing the aInountof insurance
they already have, is called TO the special advan-
ages offered by the National Life Insurance Com
pany.
Circulars, Pamphlets, and full particulars given
on application to the Branch Office of the Company,
or 10 JAY COOKE & CO., Washington, d. C,
General Agents for d. C., Va and w. Va.
E. M. AIsQUlTH, CharIestown, w. Va, Spec.
Agent for Jefferson County.
December l. lS6S-ly.
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New FIRM.-By reference to our adver-
Using columns, it will be seen that Mr.. A. K.
II. Ransom has Withdrawn from the firm so
favorably known in the past, as that of Ransom
e. Duke, having sold out his entire interest to
Mr.. John W. McCurdy. The business will
be hereafter conducted in the name OF Nc
Curdy g. Duke.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-01-12

DR.. TUsTIN.-Thc friends Of this eminent
divine in our community, will be gratitied to
learn that he having oficiatcd on several &C.
casions for Rev. DIR. Butler, of the First Lu-
theran (English) Church Of Washington city,
that congregation has presented him with a
life insurance policy for 81 900, as an evil
dence of the esteem in which they hold him.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-01-12

TRY TuEM.-We are under obligations to
Master John B. Haines, for box of Good
speeds Fountain Pen, which will retain ink
cnopy Oh with one dipping to write sixty lines.
1t is the best article now out, and very cheap
at that, being only % cts. per box.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-01-12

REL1GIoUS.-The fourth Quarterly meet
ing for Jefferson Circuit NJ E. Church South,
will be held in Charlcstown on the 23d and
oath of this month. The p. T., Rev DR.. VIM
S. Baird, will be present.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-01-12

VENERABLE FOR YEARs.-Thc Frcdcricks-
burg Herald, now under the control of our
Guondam friend and former county-man, Maj.
j. Harrison Kelly, entered upon its SD year
On the LIST inst The Richmond Enquirer
says the lie, all looks as we'll and bright as
in the days of its youth, and tenders to its
editor the compliments of the season and
hopes he may continue to receive the good
will and kindness of his numerous patrons, to
all of which we give hearty amen,
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NOTICE.

A IL persons owing accounts at my Store, arc
n most earnestly requested TO come forward at
once and pay them promptly, as am compelled to
have money to keep up my business. From this
time forward, all persons having accounts at my
etore will be expected to settle them promptly on
the LIST day of every month, unless an understand
ing to the contrary exists.
january 3, 1869. DAVID HOWEIL
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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

WILL meet the Tax Payers Of AVERILL
/ TOWNSHIP, at Mrs. Farnsworth's Hotel,
THURSDAY of each week, for the purpose of col
Letting the Taxes due for the year 1868. If prompt
payment is made in the month of January, 1867
no ado itional per cent will be charged.
will also meet the Taxpayers of BOLIVAR
Koonco's Store, in HarPer's Ferry, on SATURDAY
of each week, If prompt payment not made by
frat day of February, 1862 will be compelled to
than above stated, can not nd will not be given.
GEORGE KOONCE, D. S.
Jan. 5, ls69-3m.
l1-P 81 advertise in the Spirit for my own
convenience, and the benefit of Tax Payers.
GEO. KOONCE, d. s.
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FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.

THOROUGHBRED ALDERNEY BULL
A will sell said Bull or exchange him for one of
the short horned Durham breed. This bull is two
years old, of r. d. Shepherds imported stock
Pedigree given LEE MOLER.
December %, lS6S-4t.
Shirt coDv 1yv and send bill to this office-ReR.
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DISSOLUTION.

TIEHE firm of Ransom & Duke has this day been
j. dissolved by mutual consent. The books and
accounts ready for settlement, and promptnGss
is expected. Either partner is authorized to usethe
name of the firm in sett cement.
A. r. Fl RANSOM,
January 5, 1869. ]. ED. DUKE.
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SUPERVISORS CoURT.-We hope there is
no reader of our papar, will fail to note the
proceedings Of tie pretended Board of Super
visors of efferson at their meeting on Tuesday
last We copy from the Register, and the
iufamy of its transactions, and the ignomiDy
of its actors, will create alike universal con-
tennt
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MISCELLANEOUS.
RICHMOND DISPATCH FOR 1869!

GRE4A q -REOOClION Ff1OE-
During the year 1863 to Clubs for
Daily Dispatch. So
Semi Weekly Dispatch. 81
weekly DISPATCH. ...--....--.---.- ..--....- 81
HNHE great increase in the circulation ofthe DIS
Il PATCH enables US to offer it to our subscribers
for the next twelve months at the following re-
duced rates:
DAILY DISPATCH.
One copy per year....-........-....... SO 90
Three or more copies, per year, each..-..... 40
SEMI WEEKLY DISPATCH.
One copy per year. ..-;....$ 500
Five copies, addressed to each subscriber, lat
81 50 each. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. IL Oh
Ten copies, addressed 10 each subscriber, at
81 W each. ~ W
WEEKLY DISPATCH.
Rates TO Clubs for Twelve Months:
Single copy. :..-..S 2OO
Five copies, addressed TO each aubscriber.- %
Five copies, addressed to one person at one
post-othce. w
Ten COPIES addressed to each subscriber. II 90
Ten copies, addressed 10 one person at one
Postofhce- s"-.sH.. IL w
Twenty copies, addressed TO one person at
And larger clubs at the last named rates.
The money must accompany every order. Re
mitsa ma be made at risk in drafts postal
money orders, registered letters
Specimen copies OF any of our editions sent on
application.
For either the Daily, Semi Weekly, or Weekly
Dispatch, address
January 5,lS69. Richmond, Virginia.
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WANTED,

WANTED
To buy or rent for term of years, A
SMALL FARM, in location suitable for
country Store, Depot property preferred.
Address
G. W. KILDOW,
Dufield's, Jefferson Co., West Va. or
J. S. JAMESON,
Westernport, Maryland.
Dec. Is, 1S6S-4t
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SOUTHERN HOME JOURNAL FOR 1869.

TERMS SO per annum. Four copies for $40
Eight copies for $50; and an extra copy to
the getter up of the club.
A $40 Silver Watch for 20 Subscribers.
$50 Sewing Machine for 25 Subscribers
A $50 Gold Watch for 40 subscribers.
A 500 Gold Watch for rs Subscribers.
If you do not get enough to one Of the pre-
miums, will allow you 60 cts. on each yearly
subscriber at $500. Sample Copies free.
We offer the HOME JOURNAL, worth $500;
OUR SCHOOL DAY VISITOR, worth 5 LIS, and a large
Steel Plate Engraving of GEy. GRANT AND FAMILY,
worth $3.50, for $40. John Y. SLATER,
PupLIsiER, baltimore, MD.
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OF the Public generally, his well selected stock of
~ q
AND GENTS FURNISHING GOODS,
IA % Gar D DIV TRUNKS AND NOTIONS.
All of which will be sold to give perfect
His stock Of Sample GooGs ID calculated to please
the fastidious, and Suits will be made to order
on the most reasonable terms and warra nted TO fit.
Feeling thankful for past patronage he would
respectfully solicit the continuance OF the influence
e enSonvor t. merit Hpf JNo. I, scHILLiNG.
Harpcr's Ferry, November 3. 1868.
WINE OF TAR.-The great Remedy for III,
w Throat and Lungs is Crooks Wine of Tar
II is the best thing discovered for all Bronchial
ness, difficulty of breathing, influenza aud all kim
drGd diseases. Put up in pint bot5es1PrIcs one
Harper's Ferry. December s, 1865.
CCOVLLE's BLOOD AND LIVER SYRUP-For
- the cure of Scrofula, White Swelling. King's
Evil, UIccre, Goitre; scrofu!ous,. Cancerous and
Indolent Tumors; Mercurlal and Syphelitic Alice
tons and all diseases Of the skin, such Pimples,
Bolls, letter, Ringworm, also many diseases peeu-
liar to Females. Price s 90. For sale by
Harpcr's Ferry, Jan. 8, 1869, c. E. BELLER.
CONSUMPTION CURED.-Rogers' Syrup of
" Livcrwort, Tar and Cauchalagua, for the COM
petc cure of Coughs, Colds, Influenza, Asthma,
bronchitis, Splitting of Blood, and all other lung
complaints tending to consumption. Price g 90.
Harper's Ferry. Jan. 5, 1869.
BAKERS PAIN PANACEA, is the best remedy
ID known for Burns. Bruises, Cuts and Swellings,
Rheumatism, Headache, ToOthache and Earache.-
Price 25 cts: For sale by c. E: BELLER.
ilarper's Ferry, JAN ., 1869.
TNDELIBLE PENCILS for marking linen, to be
J. used as any other lead pencil. One pencil will
mark fifteen hundrcd articles. For sale by
Uarner's Ferry Dec -. e. f. BELLER.
SAGE Cor1andcr Seed, Cayenne and Black Pep
= pcrs for sale by C. E. BELLER.
IIarpor's Ferry, Decembers, lSf3.
DOCKET Diaries for 1869, for salo by
L December %. G. E. BELLER
GAGERSTOWN Almanaca for 1869, for sale ky
IL December %. C. +. BELLER.
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NORTH AMERICA
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.
oFFICE---Eo. 220, BROADWAY,
CORNER BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK.
ASSETS OVER SO, 900, 900.

N u hO1SN Il IN ; HECSlucht'
J. w. MERRILL, Secretary.
n,HIS Company ofIers more favorable terms for
Insurance, than any other in the United States.
ITS POLICIES ARE NON FORGETTING
THIRTY DAYS GRACE ALLOWED ON ANY
RENEWAL OF PAYMENT;
No restriction of travel in the United States or
North America, north of the SOUTHERN CAFE OF
FLORIDA ,or in Europe at any season of the year.
No EXTRA CHARGE in consequence of Change OF
Employment, after Policy is issued.
The new feature of the New York State Regis
tered Poiicies originated by the President of this
company guarantees to all in all parts OF the coun-
try who receive Registere ed POlicss unquestionabe
and adequate security, equal to that of National
Bank Note, or United States Bond Dividends de-
clared annually, and may be applied in reducing
the annual premium, or in increasing the amount
insured.
This is the most successful Life Insurance Gem
pany on this continent.
Full and detailed information will be furnished
on application by letter or personal interview.
GEO. ED. CORDELI,, Agent.
Box 30, Post Office,
Cha rlcstown, Jefferson county, w. Va.
December S, lS6S-6m.
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regret that other and important engagements
compel to retire from business, but am glad to
be abe to say that leave the house on n hrmer
base than cverj and,in every way deserving OF the
cor idence and patronage of the public, and hope
that my personal friends will extend to the new
house the same generous support they have always
January 5, ls69-3t. F. p. and Register copy.
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COPAgTNERSHIP.

TJNHE undersigned have this day entered into a
L coPartnG5FhiP, uEder the name and styie; OF
the Hardware and g.ic ultu Implement Business
in all it's branches. They will occupy the old stand
OF Ransom & Duke, and solicit share OF patronage
of the public JOHN W. McCURDY,
Jan. 5, 1869. J. ED. DUKE.
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WHAT Do YOU WANT?

TINE undersigned has just received SPECIALLY
i FOR THE SEASON, the best assortment of
Liquors and rocerics that could be procured Oy5
tiers, by the quart gallon, Green Apples, Con-
fcctonery of all descriptions, Canned Fruit, Pick
les Catsups, Cheese. Crackers and "Bacon and
Green's" Call early and have your wants supplied.
Dec. %, IS6S-3t. J: b. BROWN, Agt.
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HARPER's FERRY TRADE. q
GLORIOUS TIDINGS!
GOOD NEWS FOR ALI!
q L. F" 7 10 @

N the nj idst Of the political excitement, JNo.L
i SCHILLING continues TO solicit the attention
of the Public generally, to his well selected stock of
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OFFICERS:

O F + g r Il 5:
CLAIR ENCE H. CLARKE, President.
JAY COOKE, ChIn'n Finance and Ex. Comm.
HENRY ID. COOKE, Vice President.
EMERSON W. PEET, Secretary and Actuary.
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LOCK AT THIS AND READ!
LOOK AT THIS AND READ!
LOOK AT THIS AND READ!
TN order to make a change in my store room on
i the first of January will sell my entire stock
of goods at very small advance above cost.
THIS IS NO HUMBUG.
THIS IS NO HUMBUG.
THIS is NO HUMBUG.
Best Calcos IL! cents,
Delaines, 20 cents,
Alpncas, Poplins and other Dress Goods at very
low figures. awls, BalmoTals, Flanneis, Check
Demures, Plaid Linseys, Factory Goods, at lowest
Baltimore prices. Gents Under Shirts and Draw
crs, Overall Cotton Flannel Shirts, Hats, Trunks,
Vaseses, so.
Stone and Chira Ware at less than cost.
Cloths Ond Ca ssimeres at very low figures.
Heavy Winter Goats at 49, so.
Home-mad Linsey Pants, 1918.
Vests, Vests, Vests,
from dollar up,
from dollar up,
from l dollar up.
Orercoats from dollars up,
Overccats from dollars up,
Overcoats from dollars up.
The Greatest Bargains
ne Greatest bargains In Ladies' CIosks ever offered
The Greatest Bargains oe,.0d +,
At S. A. HAMBURGERS.
At S. A. HAMBURGER'S.
At S. A. HAMBURGER'S.
NoTICE-Au persons indebted to me will please
come forward and settle, as NO i9Ttnsr
will be granted. s. A. AMbOkGEn:-
CLOTHS. CAssIMEREs & vEsTINGs.
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cHIRTERED BY SPECIAL ACT OF CONGRESS-
APPRovED, JOY %, 1868.
CASH CAPITAL, S1,OOO,OOO.
PAID IN FULL.
BRANCH OFFICE:
FIRST, NATIONAL BANK BUILDING,
pHTIA DELPHTA

wHraE the general business of the Company is
transacted, and to which al general correspond
ence should be addressed.
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FOR RENT.

T OFFER for rent until the frat day Of -
i April next the DWELLING HOUSE NtIt8
recently occupied by me in Charlestown, sit le1RA
uated Main street, in central part of the town.
Application to be made at once.
January 8, 1862 e. w. AlSQUTTH.
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LARGEST STOCK OF GOODS,
IN MY LINE,
EVER EXHIBITED IN CHARLESTOWN!
CHRISTIANS GOODS-RARE ATTRACTIONS

THE subscriber having just returned from the
i city with one of the handsomest assortmcnts
of in his line has been his pleasure to select
offers them al greatly reduc ed prices-lower even
than city prices Come and be convinced, and you
will find articles
BEAUTIFUL AND ATTRACTIVE,
something to suit young and old, gay and sedate.
Don't let such an opportunity go by unimproved,
you may certainly have cause TO regrctit. will
take the greatest pleasure in. showing you any
goods you may desire to see, tell you the price
cherrfully, and sell you the goods much more
chocrfulIy. Don't think it any trouble to me to
show goods; ! am always ready to attend to the
wants of the people IN my lIpc.
o. Thn ktul for past patronage, solicit con-
tinuance of the same iavors. l.. nlNkLE
Charestown, December %, 1868.
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New Goods.
NOTICE.

AL of our Accounts are now ready, ard where
"A no arrangement to the contrary exists, pay
rnent ia expected at once.
November II. 1863.
Papers advertising for US COPY.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

A LII persons having CLAIMS against the estate OF
n Abraham Bell, deceased, are requested 20 pre-
sent them at carly date, properly eutentieseo.
Prties knowing themselves indebted TO SAID es-
tate will pIeasecall and settle:
,-o,,arnber IL 1851. Administrator:
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NOTICE.

MY own accounts and those of the firm Of Camp
MI hell a Cooke are in form for collection. Par
ties Indebted 70 either will please call on me Al tns
place of business of the late firm Of CsmPoe q s-
son until the 18th instant, for settlemtntj aIISr
fbsf date on VIM H. TraTefs, Esq, in whose hands
ali unsettled accoupts will be placed an imrne-
d;sts seftiement is most respectfully soiieited-
oL1 11tS- = Ises-5t F. Il. CAMPBELL,
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OYsTERS-Fresh- l and pint cans, for
" sale by W. EBY,
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-05
Recent Publicnrians.


@. p Putnam and Son, New York, have
issued the fifth volume of Iivina's Life Of
Wsshington,in in style uniform with the lxnick-
erbocker edition Of Irving's works. The sump-
tuousness Of this edition Of Irving has made it
q great favorite, and perhaps the fayorite edi-
ton with the people. For sale by Bailey g.
Noyes.
The same publishers have issued bound vol
umes of the new series of Putnan,'s Magazine
The volumes are three in number, and cover
the whole time from the revival of Putnam
in January, 1868, down to July 1869. Each
contains upwards of270 papers on subjects of
universal interest, by some Of the first writers
Of the country, nearly all of which are worthy
Of preservation. The Messrs. Putnam an-
nounce that they have under consideration
arrangements for still further increasing ths
value and popularity of their monthly, and
that they will spare no pains to make ID the
first magazine in the country. For sale by
Bailey & Noyes. ani 4te 1853 ' a-f
The Leonard Scott Publishing Company's
reprint of the North British Reviep for July,
which completes the Tooth number, has come
to hand. 1t contains, among other valuable
papers, Biographical sketch Of Walter Saw
age Lander, an entertaining review Of Lecky's
new book, the History of European Morals,
and an article on the Irish Church Bill in
which the House of Lords is as soundly be-
rated for its contumacy as il the periodical
were published in democratic America instead
Of monarchical England
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-05
Gossip and Gleani9ss.

Somebody suggests that the best way to
view the eclipse of the sun-next- Saturday, is
in a pail or tub Of water, placed out of the
wind. A vessel with q dark colored bottom is
best. In this way the progress of the eclipse
may be distinctly seen, without any unpleas-
ant effect on the eyes. s d 3 i..fs. .'.e.. arI|
The Chinese giant, Chang, eight feet six
inches high, has GONE over in the steam
ship Denmark. AS q Mongolian he is some
thing wonderful; but giants of his altitude are
not uncommon among the Caucasans. Where's
Barnum? gla ri ffax- s,sH s,nr
The press Of Rangoon in Burmah has is
sued the Book of Daniel as a tract. d ai s.
"A preparation totake the kinks out of
negros hair is advertised in the South.
The average length Of q potter's life is
twenty nine years.. After that be becomes
clay. l.. ntsalaattir Hsraf irli i-r.' a
---Some persons seem " think that their per-
sonal freedom gives them the right to make
their fellow-men do just as thet please.
Wise men are instructed by reason; men
pfless understanding by experience; the most
ignorant by necessity, and the beast by ma
ture. ilaaf a hs Jlfp -slf.f sl l.i
--0ne of the prvations of the savage tribes,
according to v. COllyer, is the utter lack of
"swsar words" in their language. 10, the poor
Indian.