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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-09-02
IAbstract of Plaintiffs Writ

In plea Of land, wherein the sail piain,in de-
mapds scixin am, possession OF n certain lot Of
land situated in said County Of Oxford, described
as follows To wit Township "a, No. 2"
whereupon the said smith ayers that, within
twenty years last past, he was seized oi SAID Ie
manded premises in his demesne as Of fee simple
and ought now tn be in the quiet enjoyment there.
of; vet the said defendants unjusily, and without
Judgment of law, disseized the said temandani,
and still hold him out OF the possession theIeoi,
taxing thercirom the rents aud profits thereof for
six years last past, to the value OF six hundred
dollars.
Date of Writ, September 10th, 1853; rcturnabie
To the March Term, \. ID. 1870.
Adj domnum Five Hundred Dollars.
true alb -trac, OF Plaintiffs Writ, and copy oil
order of Court thereon.
Attest: VIM. X. KIMBALL, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-09-02

OXFORD ss.-At Court of Probate heM ut Paris
within and for the County of Oxford on the third
Tuesday OF Aug, A. ID. 1870,
Ny1LI.IAM L. GOODNOW, name'i Executor
w In a certain instrument supporting TO be the
last viii and Testament OF Harriet w. Goodnow
late Of Norway, in said County, deceased, having
presented the same for Probate;
Ordered, That the said Executor give notice ~
NIL persons Interested, by causing u copy Of this
order to be published three weeks successfully III
the oxford Democrat, printed at Paris, that they
may appear mt a Probate Court to he held at Paris
in said County, ON the third Tuesday OF sept.
next at ten Of the clock In the forenoon, and shew
cause il any they have, why the said Instrument
should mol be proved, approved, anu allowed rs
tie last viii and Testament Of said deceased.
A. H. WALKER, Judge.
A trne canr-nffest: L s. HOnRs, Registcr.
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NOTICE.

WHEREAS my wife, Nancy Goodwin, having
w left my bed and board without proyocation,
this is to forbid all persons harboring or trusting
her on my account.
Hiram. Aug. IL, 1870.
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Every farmer ought 10 have some few

livery farmer ought TO have some lew
tools, so that he will not have to waste
so much valuable time in going to town
TO get his little jobs done. nor yet in 90
ing TO his neighbours 10 borrow. 1t costs
more to borrow than to buy.
A drawing-knife, couple OF planes.
two or three augers, some bits, u couple
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Desirable Residence,
FOR SALE.

TINE subacribcr, being about 10 move West,
offers for sale the place now occupied by him
on Paris Hin. For any one desiring pleasant
home Ia the country this estate Is one OF the finest
In oxford County. II includes four acres of land
of excellent quality, upon the main street iu the
center OF the village, well stocked with the best
varieties OF apple in full bearing condition
and cuts hay enough tor = horse and COW.
The House has twelve rooms, l. thoroughly
built has an excellent cellar, tie be { of " alter
brought into the kitchen. and = wood'shcd and
barn connected with the house.
The Chamber Furniture, the Carpets, stoves,
Curtains &c will be soll with the house IL desir'
ed: but will not be sold separately.
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JEMMERsoN GAMMON, late of Oxford,
For Sale.

nNE FIVE YEAR OLD COLT,chas racking
~ gait, and was sired by the Russell Horse,
and Russell Horse came from Old Eaton Dam, n
half sister to Lady Chapman: The Colt can make
good time G. V. ELl.ISGWOOD.
Bethel, July 9th 1870 3w
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OXFORD, SS;-At Court OF Probate held ut Para
within and for the County of Oxford, on int
third Tuesday OF Aug, "A. ID. 1870.
VIYARREN SEVERY named Executor In GER
w tain Instrument purporting tn be the last
win and Testament of William seyery, late oi
Dixneld, in said County, deceased, having pre-
sented the same for Probate:
Ordered, That the said Executor give NOTES
all persons interested, by causing copy OF this
order to be published three weeks successfully IN
the oxford Democrat, printed mt Paris, that they
NAV appear nj n Probate Court to be held at Pa
ris In said County on the I'd Tuesday OF Sept. next
nj 10 O'Clock In the forenoon, and shew cause, II
any they have, why the said Instrument should not
be proved, approved, and allowed rs the last III
and Testament OF said deceased.
A. II. WALKER, Judge.
A fr,,n cnny-attcst: J. s. HONS, Register.
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Aug. Is, 1870

THE subscriber hereby gives public notice that
Judge of Probate for the County OF Oxford, and
assumed the trust of Executor of the last Will
and Testament Of
JEMNERSON CANNON, late of Oxford,
In said County, deceased, by giving bond as the
law directs; he therefore requests all persons who
are indebted to the estate OF said deceased To
make immediate payment and those who have
any demands thereon to exhibit the same to
HARRISON CANNON.
Aug 10, 1870.
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HALLS
Vegetable Siclian Hair Remover

Ecerv near increases the pOpn-
Laritu Of this VGiudbte Hair Prep
arattOn, tChtch Is due to merit
alone. We can assure our OH
patrons that 10 Is kept fully mp To
its high standard, aud to those
tChO hare neUer used n are can
confidently SAP, that 10 Is the only
reliable and perfected prepare
fiOa TO restore GRAY OF FADED
HAIR to its youthful color, max
ing it soft, iustrOtis, ana sifhen;
the scalp, by its use, becomes
sChife and clean: ID remOces all
eruDtiOns and ddndruf, and by
its tonic properties precents the
hair from falling out, as IL slim
uldtes and nOurishes the hair
glands. By its use the hair grOics
thicker and stronger. In badness
&c restores the capillary glands
to their normal Ci0Or, and tciH
create a neiC DrOgH ercept H
extreme old age. 1t Is the most
economical HAIR DRESSING
erer used, as IL requires TeUer
applicdtiOns, and giccs the hair
that splendid gtOssU appearance
so much admired by all. 4. Il:
Haues, NJ. d., State Assdyer Of
Mass, says, "the constituents are
pure and carefully selected for
excellent quality, and consider
IL the BEST PREPARATION for
its Intended purposes" We pub
fish Il treatise on the hair, Uhich
sce send free by mail upon appH-
cation, tChich contains cOmmen-
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physicians, the press. and others.
we hare made the study Of the
hair and its diseases u speciality
for gears, and knOW that We make
the most effective preparation for
the restoration and the preserrd-
ton of the hair, e.rtdnt, and so
acknowledged by the best Medt.
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Price one Dollar Per Bottle.
r. p. HALL & CO., Proprietors.
LABORATORY, NASHUA. Nh.
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For Sale or Exchange.

yNHE LEASE. FURNITURE AND FIX
TURES, OF a Hotel within two miles of
Portland. win be sold at q bargain, or eNchang-
ell for Real Estate For particulars, inquire al
Ia Middle Street. or Of
JOHN HENDERSON,
iunl-tf Cor Green and Portland SITS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-09-02

OXFORD, SIS AT Court ofProbate held at Paris
within and for the County OF Oxford ON the third
Tuesday of Aug, 4. ID. 1870,
A SA r. MORSE, Executor OF the last Will and
N Testament OF Lucreta Grover, late OF Nor.
way in said County, deceased, having presented
his first and final account of administration Of the
estate of said deceased for allowance
Ordered, That the said Executor give notice
TO all persons Interested by causing copy OF this
order to be published three weeks successfully in
the Oxford Democrat printed at Paris, that they
NAV appear at "A Probate Court to be held at Paris
in said County on the third Tuesday of Sept.
next at ten of the clock in the forenoon and shew
cause, if any they have, why the same should not
be allowed. "
A Ii. WALKER, Judge.
A true cOpy-attest. j. y. HOBBS Register.
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PHl(E-.SlOOO.

Application may be made 10 the subscriber, q
the premises, un;il sept. lsi afterwards 10 +.
SHAW GEORGE l.. NOSE.
AM, l. ls5O
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-09-02

January, ISL, nj CLOCK T. A
Otrners or Tar
t'ntno,ra. Description Value. Due.
John Boswell, aci es meadow, ssJ sOo
Henry H. Lewis, 10 acres meadow, No.
Il. l.. Eastman, lO sW
BENZ. Walker, 66 acres, ith div, :. Far
rington, No. ~, SO oW
Geo w Freeman Is acres plains, - 80
and ). sawyer, dencicn, Highly, ISIS, is
A. Nc VI. Colin, house lot by Hu.chins, 80 %
Andrew Johnson, heirs, % acres In lot
No IS, ID. Harrington, 80 800
80 acres in ID. Web
tdef highway, lsGs, W
Charity johnson, acres meadow, % 30
Jos. C,Whitncy, 20 ac's, part Of Il. Rus
sells, No. II, go 800
q acres meadow near
/ def highway, lsis, Is
Jas. VI. Gibson, 81 acres plains, No !,
r.. Carter, 30 leo
J. >. Evans, heirs, u acres meadow and
Page 10 acres in 9Th div,
5 ingalls, 10 acres in No.
b, u. Barker, Us $50
John Gle, acres part OF kilgore farm, - ~
owner 20 acres lot Nos. aud Is, 4.
Unkno'n, Mcmillan, $50 300
DEF. highway tax ls6s, ~
VIM. Johnson, 20 acre lot adjoining j.
tdef highway Tux, Isss, 20
Naih'l Ames, acres in Clay's meadow, 90 l.2O
J. r. 4 5. Abbott, - acres meadow, had
OF A. Knight, $50 GOO
VIM. Parsons, acres In south corner or
town. Littlefcld, 20 loo
J. Bray X Son, 90 acres meadow, 200 iW
Alien & Reed, 20 acres OF meadow In j.
Frye's, 100 2W
Owner unknown, buildings and 10 acres
upland and meadow, 10 acres
Pres land, - acres In No. IL,
T.. Walkers, 5 acres Lows
land, the 3. Heathfarm. 80 1906
Jas L. Boothby, OF unknown, acres 81
gar place, III acres No. 3d. ith
div, VI. Ames of .. Charles, 80 800
Jas. Il. Osgood, highway deficiency for
lSs, O.o
John l.. kimball, part Of /, 9th div, A.
Chandler, 30 l."
JOHN LOCKE, Treas.
Fryeburg. Aug. Il. 1870 3w
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STATE OF MAINE.
OXFORD, ss-Supreme Judicial Court, March
TeXm. A. ID 1870.

FRANKLIN SMITH VS.. STEPHEN Quincy, Y.
r. WILCOX, LANGDON SAWYER, +. S.
CANFIELD, and 1. w. FELLOWS.
And now It appearing to the Court that the said
defendants are not inhabitants OF this state, and
have no tenant agent or attorney therein ana that
thew have no notice Of the tendency Of this action
II is ordered by the Court that the said piaintin
notify the defendants Of the pendency OF this writ
bv causing an abstract Of this writ with this or
der of Court thereon, to he published three weeks
printed in Paris in said County, the last pnbica-
ton TO be fifteen days at least before the next term
OF said Court tn be holden mt Paris, aforesaid, on
the third Tuesday of september next, To the end
that the said defendants may then and there appear
at said Court, and shew cause, IL any they nave,
why Judgment should not be rendered against
them and execution issued accordingly.
Attest: WM X. kIMBALL, Clerk.
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Look Here E!

TINE subscribers would hereby notify the in
/ habitants of Norway and adjoining towns
that they have purchased the stock in trade Of E
" MESSENGER
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A true copy-attest: J. 8. HOBBS, Register.

OyFoRD, SIS AT a Court Of Probate held at
the third TUESDAY of Aug, A. ID. 1870,
VYyM. w. BOLSTER, Executor OF the last viii
w and Testament Of Elias Is. Richardson, late
of Dixfell, in said county, deceased, having pre-
sented his second and final account Of admins.
tration of said estate for allowance:
Ordered, That the said Executor give notice
TO all persons interested, by causing a copy oil
this order tobe published three weeks successive.
ls in the oxford Democrat, printed at Paris, that
they may appear at a Probate Court to be held at
Paris in said County, on the third Tuesday of
sept. next, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon, and
show cause, If any they have, why the same should
not be allowed. \. ii. WALKER, Judge.
A true copy-attest: j. S. HOBBS, Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-09-02
THE GREAT
BLOOD PURIFIER
PREPARED BIZ
II. Il. STEVENS,

PRIcE-sl25. Sold by all Druggists.
Entered according 10 Act of Congress in the
year 1870, by H. u. STEVENS, in the Clerks Office
Of the District Court Of the District Of Massachu
sets 3m may2i
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-09-02
A true copy-attest: J. 5. HOBBS, Register.

OXFORD, IS AT Court of Probate held at Paris,
within and for the County Of Oxford on the third
Tuesday OF Aug, A. ID. 1870.
ENRANKLlN SHIRLEY, named Executor in q
I certain Instrument purpOring to be the last
viii and Testament of Nathaniel Hutchins, late OF
Frycburg. in said County. deceased, having pre-
sented the same for Probate:
Ordered, That the said Executor give notice to all
interested by causing copy Of this order TO
be published three weeks successfully In the Oxford
Democrat, printed at Paris In said County, that
they may appear at Probate Court 10 be held at
Paris the third Tuesday OF Sept next ut 10 O'Clock
In the forenoon, and shew cause, If any they have,
Shy the said Instrument should not be proved, ap-
proved, and allowed the last will and TIE stament
of said deceased.
A. II. WALKER, Judge.
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NOn-ResiGlent Taxes,

In the town OF Fryeburg. County OF Oxford, and
State Of Maine, for the year A ID 1863
The following list OF Taxes on real estate Of non
re sldent owners in the town OF frycburg, for the
year isi9 In bills committed 10 Hiram h. Hobbs
collector OF Taxes OF said town, on the llth day
OF June lsg, by his certificate OF that date, and
now remain unpaid; and notice j. hereby given
that Il said taxes and interest, aud charges are
not paid into the treasury of said town within
eighteen months from the date OF the commitment
of said bills So much Of the real estate 80 taxed
a. will bc sufficient 10 pay the amount due there
FOR, including interest and charges, WIZ without
further notice. be sold ut public auction nj the
Treasurer once In said town on the 9TH day OF
January, ISL, ut 2 O'Clock L. II.
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FISH-MONGER,

and would respectfully solicit a continuance o
the patronage so literally bestowed upon him.
RICHARDSON & BENNETT.
Norway, Aug. 10, 1870. 3w
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A true copy-attes,:

OXFORD, ss-At Court OF Probate held al Paris,
within and for the County of oxford, on the third
Tuesday OF Aug, a. ID. 1870:
DOLINA u. YOUNG formerly Polina ID. Ba.
il con, Guardian OF Augustus l.. Bacon el ais,
minor heirs of stephen Bacon late Of Greenwood,
in said County, having presented her first and
final account of guardianship of said wards for al
lOwance:
Ordered, That the said Guardian give notice to
all persons interested, by causing a copy OF this
order To be published three weeks successfully in
the Oxford Democrat, printed at Paris, that they
may appear at n Probate Court 10 be held at Paris,
the third Tuesday of Sept. next at ten O'Clock
in the forenoon, and shew cause, if any they have,
why the same should not be allowed.
4. H. WALKER, Judge.
truscopy. Attest: j. $. HOBBS, Register.
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LOSEPH TuRNER. late of Buick

IN said County deceased, by giving bond as the
law directs: he therefore requests all persons who
are indebted TO the estate of said deceased to make
immediate payment; and those who have any dc.
ALEX. 5. THAlER.
A.. 1c TON
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JOHN f. BARROws, late of Hebron,

in said County, deceased, by giving bond as the
law directs he therefore requests all persons who
are indebted TO the estate of said deceased 10
make immediate payment, and those VINO nave
demands thereon to exhibit the same TO
CHARLES III. GEORGE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-09-02
Aug. 16, 1870,

THE subscriber hereby gives public notice that
he has been duly appointed by the Honorable
Judge OF Probate, for the County of Oxford, and
assumed the trust Of Administrator, de bonis non,
of the estate of
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THE subscribers hereby gives public notice that
he has been duly appointed by the Honorable
Judge of Probate, for the County OF OXFORD, ana
assumed the trust of Executor Of the last will and
testament OF
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-01-06
CITY
. 4 4
lat Ward-Eorth End Navy Yard.

lst Ward-Eorth End Navy Yard.
Deputy Commissioner, James A. Newsom
Judges, j u Randle. 0 Dwyer. J Clancy
Clerks, O G Baugh. + I Atwood.
I'd Ward - Al Corner Washington and
Fourth Streets.
Deputy Commissioner, George Gillbone
lodges, 4 w Lightbhrne, I ] Campbell. W j
Chase; Clerks. Thos Joyce, A X EdgiDgton.
Sd Ward-At Kiernan's Office.
Deputy Commissin W e Barrett; Judges.
James Roork, " McKeon, J b Signiago
Clerks, Henry schrader. W A Nelson.
4th Ward AT Corner Madison and Third
Streets.
Deputy Commissioner, T Cartwright !;
Judges. A Lacey. p N Stanley. W w Cole
man; Clerks. Dan KiTwan, A Holding.
9Th ward-At Circuit Court House.
Deputy Commissioner. Tboq W 0'Donnell:
JUDGES, J Holst, Gwen Smith, J as Fogarty /:
Clerks, W W Gilbert. Jno d Baird.
9th Ward-At Corner Tolbsrt and Mulberry
Streets.
Deputy Commissioner. II BChiles: Judges.
A Cicalls. rhos b Norment, J Halstead !;
Clerks, W CLARK. sam'l Moore. jr.
7th Ward-At Corner Linden and Causey
6trests.
Deputy Commissioner Robt Good; judges,
w L stswart. w Davidson, Larry Hsrmstad;
Clerks, + Foster. @ O Jones.
9Th Ward At Church on Quinby Avenue.
Deputy Commissioner. ID 7 Morsarrat;
Judges, Il Holt, Pante. T McGeoy I:
Clerks. J Stewart, Eugene Levy.
9th Ward = At Corner Kerr ard Fl tn
Streets
Deputy Commissioner. w 3 Gibson JUDGES.
G. NJ Wadrig, Dauhury, ] Herring; Clerks.
J v Handwerker, II Q schater.
10Th Ward-At Africa Bailey's Church.
Deruty Commissioner. w McLefresh I;
Judges. 7 T Wright. W Ellis. NJ william
son Clerks J N Boon, Auguste Bizien.
car Deputy Commissioners will please call
and get returns ard p0li-bo Nks. and be sworn
in. JOHN Y. BuUGHN MEX,
Commissioner Of REGISTRATION for She by
county. lU0-fo
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-01-06
Judges Election Notice

TN ACCORDANCE WITH PR0OLAMA-
i tion of His ExcelleDcy. Governor d w: @.
Senter. the following persons are appointed to
open and hol1 an election, m January 8. 1870,
for Judges Of the ChaDcery Court and Common
Law Court Of Shelby County:
LIST Distriot--At Stephen English's.
Deputy Commissioner. r M Bond; judges,
g " Thorn. Smith, Hughes; Clerks, r W
Kicks. M Fried.
I'd District-At Nelson's.
Deputy Commissioner, w P York; Judges.
d Hunter. z r Nelson, w Neblin; Clerks.
W G Ward, W 7 Nelson.
Sd District-At Bottoms Store.
Deputy Commissioner, W J A Bell; Judges.
L Wvnpe. N B Sparks, Il M Bateman
Clerks. Benz + Duncan, II Rembert.
4th District-At Old Union Church.
Deputy Commissioner. Thos L Giles: Judges.
James Connel, u p Herald. A McSouth /;
Clerks. W Leftwich. ] W Carroll.
9Th District-At Raleigh.
Deputy :, c q 9n,s " Il M Mo1crisf;
Nickels; Clerks. B W Pryor, Il R Fuller.
7th District-At Bartlett.
deputy Commissioner, V W Caldwell:
Judges. W Williamson, w Hamelton. Z
Mercer; Clerks, W ] Ward, a Mercer.
9th District-at Shelby Depot.
Deputy Commissioner, !. McMullins /;
Judges, VIM Griffin. silas Wherry, y Eng
lish; Clerks. NJ Williams. w Thompson.
9th District - At Fisherville.
Deputy Commissioner. W II Weber
Judges, J M Brooks, w s Baxter, ] w Nor
ris; Clerks. W II Priddy g NJ Strong.
10th Dstrict-A Collierville.
Deputy Commissioner, II Irby Judges, J
M Fleming, Jesse Applswhite, G Moore (;
Clerks, A S Stratton, J W Koen.
18th District-At Germantown
Deputy Com missioner. L Rhodes: Judges.
4 Weir. J c Calls. J Wexford; Clerks, NJ
p Webb. VIM Cater.
18th District-At Meohanicsville.
Deputy Commits ieuer. y Pearson; Judges.
W hlam, W N Hoore. VIM Connell Clerks,
M w BEDFORD. p Lewis.
18th District-A A. Arnold's.
/ Deputy Commissioner. Stenhsnson.
judges. W L Lundy. W A Dooly J W Levi;
Clerks. + P DOoley. G NJ Williamson.
18th District-At Whites Station.
Deputy Commissioner. Harvey; Judges.
ii Goodlett. w X Horne, A W Moore
Clerks. A J Brooks. A @ Gates.
18th District-At McConnell's Church.
Deputy Commissioner. T D Massey ,Indges.
Massey. A N Stout, A G Roark; 7 NJ Alex
ander. Robt Stone.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-01-06

A RARE CHAxcE.rThe proprietor OF
the LEDGER is now Offering at bargain
one of the most desirable pieces OF
property in the suburbs of Memphis.
The place is four miles out on the Her
nando road. and cornering on the survey
made for the Memphis and Selma rail.
road, and upon which SHOULD the road
ever be completely the depot will be
erected, as there will be no land on
either side of the road for sale for many
years to come. The tract contains
twelve and half acres good land, well
improved; new house; kitchen, servants
house, smoke-house, corn-crib, carriage
house, wagon and shelter, etc, all new;
fine young orchard, rsspberries, straw
berries and grapes; fine clover lot, grass
lot, garden, etc. two splendid cisterns
and horse pond. Adjoining the above
place, on the north side, is Widow Whit
more's place, containing twenty-four
scres, we'll improved, that is also on the
market as bargain. For any one desir-
GUS of going into the gardening and fruit
raising business, these two places cannot
be excelled as regards location, quality
of soil, improvements and chespness OF
the prices that they are now offered at.
Any one DESTROYS to invest will be shown
the lands by calling at the LEDGER Office,
or at Lanier 4 Waddell's Office, 286
Second street, or on the premises. TAT
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shore, while he winked knowingly at me


shore, while be winked knowingly at me
with one Of his oblique eyes.
The white instincts of our Pagan friend
astouishsd us, while bis unaccountable
feeling of caste made us ponder over the
theory of pre.Adamite races.
"What do you think of Lynn, Mr..
Tung2' :.
BE has been too much Cairry-ed," said
our Chinese wit. We consider this good
for Wa.Tung--or any other man.
mr. Tung," we respectfully said,
what is your opinion Of the ApalancheF'
at resembles Chinese gong" was
the quiet reply, (which never makes q
noise until it's beaten"
At the above remark we became i'm
pressed With the idea that our Chinaman
was prophet, and lite Hamlet, knew
a hawk from hapd.saw."
We asked him about the redemption OF
the notes of the Citizens Bank, at which
the Celestial savage laughed prodiglousiy
aud offered to sell us any amount oil them
for ten cents on the dollar. We excused
eurselved op the ground of having lett
our pocketbook ut home.
Our quaint Chinese politician was evi-
IDENTIFY in favor OF white mans govern
ment, and did not wish to be embraced
by the Fifteenth Amendment. He did
not regard the Avalanche as the oracle
of Democracy, and he was evidently IN
favor of supporting the nominees OF
the convention. We said to him in con-
clusiop: Your Celestial head is round,
and left the wise barbarian standing on
the wheel house Of the Mississippi, gaz-
ing eagerly up the landing towards the
City Hall, and we fanced we caught an
expression on his dusky countenance,
which seemed to say: Not for Samuel"