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The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19
Quite number of vessels are being
and painted, in our harbor.

"A great many side hits are being
made at the Plantation Bitters by score
or two of disinterested friends, who are
eldeavoring to initiate or counterfeit
them. 1t is all Of no use. The people
won't be imposed upon. Plantation
Bitters are increasing in use and popu-
larity every day. They are in the same
sized bottle, and made just as they were
at first, They make the weak strong, the
languid brilliant and are exhausted
natures great restorer. The recipe and
full circular are around each bottle.
Clergymen, Merchants, and persons
whose sedentary habits induce weakness,
lassitude, palpitation Of the heart, lack
of appetite, liver complaint, &C., will
find immediate and permanent relief in
these Bitters. But, above all. they are
recommended to weak and delicate fe-
males and mothers.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19

We have received a ticket of ad-
mission to the Annual Scottish Gather
ing and Caledonian Games of the Mil
waukee Caledonian Club which viii be
held at that place on the I'd of Septem-
Der. We hope to be enabled to accept
the invitation and be present at this
gathering, as number of gold medals,
greeEbacks and other prizes will be Civ
en- to the successful competitors in the
games. thus making it interesting Hall
fare will be charged On the Goodrich line
of steamers. and all Scotchmen are cord
ially invited. We expect to see genera
attendance from Mauitowoc.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19

FAST WoRK.-We have an idea that
the Tribune office can boast of the fastest
pressman in this part Of the State-Mr
Horal Nelson-he having worked off
twelve quires OF this paper in ffty-six
minutes Who can beat him. -Mdnito-
acoc tribune.
Pshaw, that is not fast work in any
sense of the word. We have printer
in this Office, son of the Publisher, l9
years old, who worked off fifteen quires
in one hour, and nine column paper at
that. You will have to make another
effort, MIR. Tribune. Badger State Ban
ner.
Now, Mr.. Banner, we don't like to
contradict you in your assertion, as We
have no means of knowing positively.
However, although we are not betting
man. we are ready to put up the stamps
on our man against any in the State.
Will you ''see us?"
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19

Our reporter, who attended the
Schuetzen Fest at Sheboygan on Sunday
last, was too confused to give very ac-
curate account of the OCCASION We I'M
derstand it was enjoyed by all who par
ticipated, especially by those who had
the good fortune to put up at the Beck
man House. They report it one of the
best Hotels in the Northwest The
treatment received at the hands of the
officers of the Benton was highly spoken
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19
TAX NOTICE.
OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE COUNTY BOARD
OF SrpERvISlRS MANIToXnC MAY %. 1850.

OF SUPERVISORS, MANITowoc, MAY 20, 1862
All persons interested hereby notified that the
following lots lying and being in the Village
of Manitowoc and County of Manitowoc and State of
WISCONSIN, remaining unredeemeS IN the Office of the
Clerk of the County Board of Supervisors of the
County of Manitowoc and State of Wisconsin, for the
..xes due and unpaid thereon for the year 1866 for
which said the said lots were sold by the Viii
lage Treasurer of said Village at Manitowoc on the
10th day of December, 1S66. Now therefore, unless
the amount OF taxes, interest, fees and charges set
onnnste the several lots herein described be paid
on or before the 10th day of December 1862 the
will be conveyed to the purchaser or his assignee in
pursuance of the Statutes in such made and pro-
vided. =. LESS INIon.
Clerk of the County Board of Supervisors Of Man
itouoc County. WISCONSIN. Il-l3wI
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The steamer ,Sheboygan, which ran
ashore one day last week on Sheboygan
Point, was gotten off with but slight in
jury, and on Tuesday morning came in.
on her regular time.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19

EXPRESS SHIPPERS. -The Goodrich
Express Co., having completed their ar
rangements are now prepared to do a
general express and transportation bust
ness between the following named places:
Milwaukee, Chicago, Racine, Pt. Wash
ington, Sheboygan, Manitowoc, Two
Rivers, Ahnapee, Kewaunee.
All orders for goods filed promptly
without extra charge. Also the collec-
ton of notes. drafts, &C., and carrying of
money and valuable packages, at low
rates. GILBERT BURNETT, Agent.
At Goodrich Steamboat Dock
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19

TRIBUNE OFFICE, Mauitowoc, Aug. 10.
The following is the report of arrivals and depart
ures at this port: ~
ARRIVALS.
Aug. 10.
Str Manitowoc Sweeney, Chicago. sunds.
Schr Gesine, Schade Chicago. E
Schr Franklin, Thompson,
Schr Day Spring, Erickson, Sheboygan.
schr Glen Cuyler, johnson, Milwaukee.
Schr Wave Hurster, Milwaukee,
Aug. II.
ST. Sheboygan Stannard, Chicago,
Prop Truesdell, Fitzpatrick, Chicago,
Schr Luna, Weaver, Milwaukee,
Aug. II.
Schr Espndola, Anderson, Racine,
Aug. 13.
Str Manitowoc Sweeney, Chicago.
Aug. IA.
Str Alpana, Kirkland Chicago,
Prop Lady Franklin, Childs, Chicag
Aug.15.
Prop Truesdell, Fitzpatrick, Green Bay,
Aug. I6.
Benton, Scott, Grand Haven,
Str Manitowoc, Sweeney, Chicago.
Schr Ebenezer, Hill, Kenosha,
Schr Belle, Solberg, Chicago,
Asg.17.
Str Sheboygan Stannard, Chicago,
Tug Kitty Smoke, Kerns, Amsterdam,
Schr Espindola Anderson, Racine,
Schr Wave, Wurster, Milwaukee,
Aug. is.
Str. Manitowoc Sweeney, Milwaukee,
Sloop Eva McCullen, Milwaukee,
Prop Lady franklin, Childs, Green Bay.
Scow Ristler, Miller. Kenosha,
DEPARTURES
Aug 10.
Str Manitowoc, Sweeney Milwaukee,
Schr Franklin, Thompson Milwaukee,
Schr Day Spring, Erickson, Milwaukee.
Schr Glen Cuyler, Johnson Milwaukee
Schr Wave, Wurster, Milwaukee,
Aug IL,
Str Sheboygan. Stannard, Milwaukee,
Prop Truesdell, Fitzpatrick, Green Bay,
Schr Luna, Weaver, Milwaukee,
Aug 12
Schr Espindola, Anderson, Racine
Prop Union Demount Superior.
Aug 49,
Str Manitowoc, Sweeney, Milwaukee,
Prop Benton, Scott, Sheboygan,
Aug u,
Str Alpena, Kirkland Milwaukee,
Tug Kitty Smoke kirns Amst erdam
Prop Lady Franklin. Childs Green Bay,
Aug Is,
Prop Truesdsll, Fitzpatrick, Milwaukee,
Aug 10,
Str Manitowoc, Sweeney Milwaukee,
Prop Benton Scott, Milwaukee
Schr Ebenezer, Hill, Milwaukee,
Schr Belle, soberg, Waukegan,
Aug17,
Schr Sheboygan stannard, Milwaukee
Schr Wave Wurster, Milwaukee
Schr Espindola, Anderson, Racine
Aug Is,
Str Mantowoc, Sweeney Milwaukee
Prop Lady Franklin, Chlds, Milwaukee
Scow Ristler, Miller, Racine,
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19

Pass EN- AROUND. What has become
Of the Merchants Protective Union"
and j. L. Lloyd? These two concerns
have been getting large amount of ad-
vertising in the western papers and we
have not heard of any one as yet who has
been fortunate enough to receive any pay,
either in cash or in the books and maps
promised in such munificent profuson.
Stir EN- up and pass EN- around. = She
60gqan Co. Herald.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19
Friend 0. r. Bacon kindly presented

Friend o. r. Bacon kindly presented
US with a sample of his roasted Java COT
fee which he has just received. We
should call the coffee of good qnality and
excellent favor. The coffee is warranted
pure and genuine and only As cents
pound. Call ac the City Drug Store for
your supply.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19

We wondered why our friend Mat.
Kettenhofen was putting up such a large
addition to his hotel, but have since
learned that it is for the accommodation
Of Matthias Junior, VINO made his appear
snce last week. Kettenhofen Senior is
the happiest lark out of Jail.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19

Last week some of our subscribers
in Mishicott were disappointed in receiv-
ing their papers We cannot account for
it because the package for Michicott is
mailed and forwarded regularly here. If
the Postmaster in Mishicott will give
us some information on the subject, we
shall feel much obliged.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19

HEAR YE! HEAR YE!-All persons
in favor of re-establishing the Man;towoc
County Fair, will meet at Klinghclz
Hall on Monday evening next at y
O. clock. MANY CITIZENS.
August II, 1869.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19

The sick man who sent us COM
munication signed Homeopathic Pa
tent will please accept our thanks for
his kindness for the same. We might
think of publishing his effort had he Civ
en- us his name, but as it is strictly against
the rules to print anything without the
authors name, we respectfully decline.
Be Patient" a while longer.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19

The party of young folks who went
to Two Rivers on Monday evening had a
jolly time 4 ride over the road which
is kept in such apple-pie order by Robert
McGavin, ESD, and supper at John
Bohn's in Two Rivers, are two things to
be relished at almost any time.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19

PERSONAL. Harrison Reed, for
merly of this State, now Governor of
Florida, was, on the 10th, married at
Syracuse, n. Y, TO Miss Chloe Merrick,
for several years teacher of Freedmen
in Florida. They will visit Manitowoc
before returning to Florida.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19

The Excursion to Kewaunee, which
was advertised to come off on last Satur-
day, was a failure. on account of the
heavy sea running in at the time, which
compelled the boat to lay here until
toward evening. The Sheboygan being
disabled, the Alpena took her place on
the line.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19

Some of our enterprising business
men on Eighth street, North side, be-
coming tired of waiting for the author
tiles to put the street in repair, have gone
in on their own hook and are fixing it up
in tip top style. Let others go and do
likewise.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19
-Tangle McCracken, of Milwaukee

-Tangle McCracken, of Milwaukee
whom every one in this locality knows,
or has heard of, passed few days in
town last week. The poor house being
too far out of town. Sheriff Mulholland
kindly entertained him at his residence
in the brick building vulgarly called the
Jail, on the South side.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19

"A large number of Bohemian emf
grants came in on the .Sheboygaa this
morning. They are healthy looking
crew, and the women all veal flesh col
ored stockings-tight.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19

The Presbyterian SociabIe will be held
at the residence of Mrs. Chas. Luling on
Tuesday evening next. All who attend
ed the last one, at Mrs Reeds, enjoyed
1t immensaly-of course.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19

VoX PoPULI.-The voice of the peo-
pie is unanimous in praise Of one thing
at least, that is Morse's Indian Root
Pills, and it is we'll deserved. The best
remedy in the world for almost all dis
eases that afflict the human race, they
act directly on the blood, stomach and
bowels, Keep your blood pure by an
occasional dose of these Pills and you
will not be sick. The blood is the life,
keep it pure by using the only medicine
that will completely cleanse it. Morse's
Indian Root Pills. Use the Morse
Pills in all causes of Biliousness, LIVER
Complaints, Female Irregularities,
Headache, Indigestion, &C. Sold by
all Dealers. lS-A
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19

We are glad to see that Mr.. j. E.
cellar of his block on the corner of York
and 9th streets, is filing up the lot on
Commercial street just South of there.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19
WEEKLY MARKET REPORT.

I
Manitowoc, August 10, 1869 I
WHEAT-WInter, 1,300;1, IS
Spring, s1,2- @i,So
Rye, $50 90
OATS-60Q65
BARLEY-l20a1.3o
PEAS 1,0091.75
BUCK WHEAT-6oCd Scots
BEANS-S2 50@13, 90
TIMOTHY SEED-S2 5O63,oo
RAPE SEED-S1.15
FLAX SEED-Sl, 5061,75
OTATOES-5O06oc
EGGS, per dozen-12@15cts
BUTTER, per tb-20@s25 cst
FLOUR, winter, per bl.-SS.Oo
spring-S6.56a7 80
MEAL per cwt-S2 25@12.50
WOOL per tb-3O@40c
SALT per 5rl-S300
PORK, live cwt-SS. O0G99O0
dressed-S9. OO@11OO
BEEF, on foot-415G515
dressed-56,0O@i 90
SHEEP, per head-S3.0O
WHITE FISH, hlf brl-S700
HIDES, green-S@g9cts
dry-1S0)20cts
HAY, per ton-S12. 00615.O0
WOOD, per cord-S2.50@3.25
LUMBER, common-S1400
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19

There will be no services in the
Methodist Church next Sunday morning
as the pastor will be absent attending a
quarterly meeting. Services in the eve
ming as usual.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19

Samuel McCNd, of Milwaukee, has
withdrawn his name as candidate for
State Treasurer in card in last lights
Wisconsin. Now, Mr.. Wisconsin,, 60 in
for our candidate, Henry Baetz, who is
as well qualified in every respect as any
man you can propose, and will not with
draw on account of press of other bust
npcs
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19

When Adam delved and Eve span,
disease was unknown but since that time
the race has degenerated and at the
present time mankind is afflicted with
many diseases, but if people would take
medicine upon the first symptoms of
disease which would pass direct to the
afflicted parts and restore healthy action
thereto, they would greatly prolong their
lives. We believe DIR. Judson's Noun
tain Herb Pills to be the best and most
Universal of Medicines, they should be
used in Liver Complaint, Female Irregu
larities, Bilious Disorder, Dyspepsia, &c.
Use the Mountain Herb Pills, and by a
fair Trial convince yourself Of their effoa
cy. Sold by all Dealers. 1874
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19

MAGNOLIA WATER.-Superio to the
best imported German Cologne, and sold
at half the price.
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MARRIED..

August l4th, 1869, lat the house of Mr..
j. G. johnson, by Fred Borchcrdt, Esq. g,
Mr. ALBERT OLSEN and Miss ELISA
OLSEN, both of Manitowoc
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19

Don't forget the call for Republi-
can County Convention which is given
on the first page.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19

The Episcopal Social meets at the
residence of the Rev. T. B. Dooley, the
parsonage, this evening. Let all attend.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19

Mr.. Smoke has commenced driving
piles for the abutment at the shore end
of the soath harbor pier.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19

The U. S. Supply boat visited our
harbor on Friday last, for the purpose of
furnishing the light house with oil.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19

Account of Fred Drum for work on
town line road 81 90
Account Of Smart & Pankratz for lum-
Der for calvert on Sth street, Ist ward,
$50 rs.
The 4th ward local committee report
on the resolution to allow the $3.50 which
were disallowed in the bill of f. X. etc.,
as follows :: That they recommend that
the resolution pass, and that F. K. ETC.,
be requested to make out the account to
be assessed on each lot fronting York
street between 7th and 9Th streets and
hand the same to the clerk, and that
the clerk be instructed to add the same
to the tax list this fall. This report was
adopted, and the bill allowed, Mr.. Win
date voting against it.
The 4th ward local committee report
on the petition to abate the nuisances on
lot No. IL, block No. 174-that they
have examined the premises and recon-
mende that the prayer of the petition
be granted, which report was unanimous
ly adopted.
The Village President reports the Vii
lage orders issued on the Poor Fund
during the month Of July as follows:
For the lst ward S3l, 90
For the I'd ward 24,00
For the Sd ward $500
For the 4th ward 2I.OO
Total $1,000
which report was received and fled.
The committee on police report on the
resolution; That the Village Marshal
shall have the same lowers and be en-
titled to the same fees as are allowed TO
the constables, provided that he shall
bring no extra charges against this Vii
lage aside from his salary" recommend
ing the adoption of the resolution this
report was unanimously adopted
The Harbor Commissioners, through
Hon. Joseph Villas. represented to the
Board that in accordance with resolu
ton Of the Village Trustees, to issue Vii
lage orders for dredging the middle of
the Mantle VOC River from the harbor
piers to the bridge on Sth street, the said
harbor commissioners had entered into
contract with Mr.. Schuette for doing said
work ; that theFillage Trustees soon after
ascertained that they We're not authorised
by the Village charter to pay for such
Improvements; that now Mr. Schuette
had partly done the work and asks for
his pay in accordance with said contract
that the harbor commissioners had no
means which Mr.. Schuette would accept
as payment, and that therefore the said
would be compelled to sell
the dredge and scows for the purpose of
raising funds to meet the liabilities in
Cured, and asked the Board of Trustees
to purchase the said dredge and scows
and thus enable the harbor commission
ers to pay for the dredging of the middle
Of the river as they had agreed with Mr.
Schuette.
The proposition was referred to spec
lal committee of three, consisting of Messrs
White, Bean and Fellows, to confer with
the Board of Harbor Commissioners re-
atlng to the purchase of the dredge and
scows built by them.
The 1st ward local committee report
against the resolution Of Mr. Kostonlatsky
On streets, which report was unanimously
adopted.
The Board adjourned for one week to
August 9th. I. BoRcHERDT, Clerk.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19

Badger Engine Company meets to-
night at H. Let every member be on
hand.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19

.T'eaC advertisements.
UNITED STATES
INTERNAL REVENUE !
ASSESSORS OFFICE sru DISTRICT WIS

ASSESSORS OFFICE, 5rH DISTRICT WIS.
WAUroMA. August IL, 1859.
SIR Tho following additional regulations relat-
ing to claims for the refunding of taxes is hereby
prescribed by the Secretary OF the Treasury:
mo claim or APPLICATION hereafter made ior the
funding of will he entitled consideration by
the Commissioner of Internal Revenue unless the
shall be filed with the Commissioner within two
years faom the date eff the payment Of the tax in
the case of claims already accrued, within years
from this date. Very Respectfully,
j. s. BUGH, Assessor.
To CHAs W. WHITE, Assistant Assessor. 1873
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19

-Demorest's Fashion Magazine and
Cody Lady's Book just received and
for sale ct the Book Store Of Wm. 2.
Guylss,
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19
MARINE REPORT.

TRIBUNE OFFICE, Manitowoc, Aug. 10.
The following is the report of arrivals and depart
ures at this port:
The Van Buren press., 1869-04-20

- An incorrigible wsg who lent a
minister horse which ran away and threw
his clerical rider, thought he should have
soms credit for his aid in spreading the
gospel ...tF
The Van Buren press., 1869-04-20
Jos. S. c. Rowland. Jons Vale
ROWLAND Il VALE,
Licensed Claim Agents,

A RE prepared, on liberal terms to collect
~ all claims aganst the United States Gov
ernment, for loss of cotton, all Quartermast-
ers stores, destruction of property, etc, etc.
A member of our firm will spend the pres
ent winter in Washington city, ID. C. to give
personal supervision to the collection of said
claims. As to our advantages in making these
collections and the responsibility Of our firm
we refer by permission to the
Merch. National Bank. Little Rock, Arb.
First National Bank, Fort Smith,
Collins q Langan
II. +. Mckee 4 Co.
Gen. John Edwards
DIR. John ii. I. Main,
DR.. w. W, Bailey,
George 5. Birnic, Esq. /"
Fort Smith, Ark, Dec. 5,'6s. If
The Van Buren press., 1869-04-20
= The following amusing matrim m oni

- Tue I0IIowing amusing matrimonlal
advertisement is going the rounds
Wanted--A young man Of respectable
parentsgs and good looks desires to CORE.
spond with young lady OF similar quail.
ties, with view to matrimony. She mus.
be related to Gen. Grant. None others
need apply. Cousin preferred. but no OBJ.
lection to an aunt, IL not too aged
The Van Buren press., 1869-04-20

In 1856, a young man by the name
Of Sharpe-Jacob Sharpe -aiterward Of
Columbus. Miss, was reading law with
Stephen f. Hale, in Entaw. Just after he
had finished his course and been admitted
to the bar, he fell victim to a severe revi-
val that occurred in the Methodist church Of
the town aforesaid. Being young man
Of brilliant parts and Jealous in the work,
the revival was not over before the older
members had Jake well broken in. Scarce
ly . meeting passed at which Jake was not
called on to pray in public and right well
he bors his part. One evening, when the
interest was at fever heat. and the tears and
groans Of the mourning multitude could be
seen and heard on every hand, Jake was
asked 10 lead iii prayer" He complied
Of course and in the midst of his petition
vocifersted "Oh, Lord call back thy
wandering sheep. Inspire sinners with a
horror of sin, Enable them. we pray thee
- present their petitions at tho Throne OF
Grace before they are .forersr barred By
the statute Of limitations"
1t was sometime afterward ere Jake had
heard the last Of pleading the statute o
Limitation against the sinner. Marion
Commonwealth.
The Van Buren press., 1869-04-20

"A young convert in tho country re-
Gently got up and was Making confession
somewhat alter this sort, viz II have
been very wicked. indeed have | have
cheated many persons, very many. but
will restore four-fold' he was inter.
ruptsd by an old lady thus. "Well.
should think before you confess much you
had better marry Nancy StebDins. as you
agreed to ~
The Van Buren press., 1869-04-20

-"My dear" inquired young wife
sf her husband. on his return from business,
"havs you seen the beautiful set Of walnut
furniture which the Smith have bought 2"
"Nsm. no, my love. bu. have seen the
till. and it quite satisfies me-
The Van Buren press., 1869-04-20

1t 10 said that as the twig IA bent
the trees inclined. Some Of the young Ia.
dies will grow queerly il the Grecian style
prevails long.
The Van Buren press., 1869-04-20

-" Heat expsnds-cold contracts" !"
answered school.boy to question Of his
psdagogue, aud when asked to give an ex-
ample, ho said: "In summer the days
are long. in winter the days are short"
The Van Buren press., 1869-04-20

- When you hear Of mans having
been punished for crime, you may well ex.
claim. "poor fellow y for il he were not
poor" he wouldn't have been pun ished
The Van Buren press., 1869-04-20

-" Look out there What are you
kicking my dog or7' "Tm kicking him
cause he's full Of heas, and / don't want
to get 'sm on my good clothes"
"Fleas the ducc Why that dog
sleeps with me-"
"Yes. darn You. know it, and that s
where he gets them"
The Van Buren press., 1869-04-20

To start a baulky horse, fill his
mouth with dirt or gravel from the road,
and hell 60. Now don't laugh at this, but
try it. The plain philosophy Of the thing
10. it gives him something else to think Of
We have tried it a hundred times and it has
never failed.
The Van Buren press., 1869-04-20

-O One firm at Jefferson. (Texss) has
been killing and packing two hundred and
fifty beevos per day. Upto January lst i,
had kill seven thousand head and shipped
over four thousand barrels and tiarccs.