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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-12-03
MAlSISIED.

In Ifopkinsvillc, KY, ut the residence oi
Richard Durrett, Esq, on the 2Dth ult., 10y
Elder W. j. Barbcc, Mr.. RoHERT S. Moons,
of this city, to Miss LuCN L. DuRRETr, OF
the former city.
ROBERT takes ono of Kentucky's faircst
and most accomplished daughters, but We
assure her she gets genuine, Tennessee
gentleman-none MooRE-so. May pros
pcritV attend them,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-12-03

AN engine of one of the freigh,
trains ran Off the track ut Aliens
Switch, on Wednesday night last
in consequence of which the down
until Thursday afternoon.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-12-03

NEARLY READY. - Keesee and
Roths building Is nearly ready for
tenants, and we learn will be Occu-
pied by enterprising, business gentle
men so soon rs completed. We will
have more to say about the occupants
at the prOper time.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-12-03

ORD Kris Kringle" will he here
about the 18th inst, to distribute to
his legion of little friends all manner
of gifts in the meantime, he has APP
pointed Lyon & Ely, asents to sup
ply all who are anxious to see what
he hus forwarded in advance. Their
stock is varied and calculated to give
satisfaction-call and examine il be-
fore Ii IL picked over.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-12-03

THE "BANSER OF TIE SoUTH " is
publishing n Roster ofgeneral officers,
regiments, battalions, &C., In Con-
Tolerate service during the late strug-
gle. 1t will he of much interest to
its numerous readerr
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-12-03

WE learn from the last Dover Re
cord that W. j. Broaddus, Esq has
located in that town. Now that the
papcrshave succeeded in locating him,
we wish him what he richly deserves,
great success.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-12-03

CERTAIN papers in the State are in
the habit Of taking items from the
papers of this place with the credit,
Clarksville papers say so and So
When we copy from them we give
the name Of the author. Tote fair,
gentlemen, il we are country hunks.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-12-03
L. o. O. Il.

IoUNG ENCAMrMENT No. 80, meet
FIRST and THIRD THURSDAY in
each month.
PYTHAGoRAs LODGE No. %, meet
MONDAY EVENING of each week,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-12-03

WE learn that there Is some pros
pcct Tor an arrangement to Toe made
10y which coal can bo furnished our
market AT greatly reduced rates. Our
worthy coal dealers have furnished
this Indispensable article rs cheap rs
the mode Of getting 1t would justify,
aud we are gratihed to know that it
will soon be reduced In price.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-12-03

n5-ALL YEHUNGRH that are heavy-sa
no -ladened with Grcenback, come unto-sa
ps-me, and I will relieve you OF por-'sa
1s-tion Of your stamps by cxchanginy'"w
for them some of the choicest 80
ns-m meats my stall Mt the new Market'sa
RD- House affords. II times are hard ye-en
RS>are all bound to live, so come along-sa
nB-and get something good To eat.-Sa
Yours truly, TOM. McMANSuS
Jan.22-tf,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-12-03

JAP. wAGGoNER, Esq, well known
in this locality for his gentlemanly,
social qualities, has been rusticating
hereabOuts this week.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-12-03

THE Milan Times has been sold to- n
joint-stock company, and Is to be
published ut Mckenzie ut the june
ton of the Northwestern road.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-12-03

HOG MARKErs.-At Louisville, on the
30th ult., prices ranged from 81 - too 10.
Cincinnati, Both, ult., 50 - to 80. At st.
I.ouit, same date, o tot 30. Nashville, same
date, s. to % T. 100 gross.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-12-03

FOR SALE.-The proprietor Of the
Courier, published ut Hot Springs,
Ark, offers the fixtures and a large
amount Of stock on hand, for sale.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-12-03

Rr MOR.- l. rumorcd that certain
parties hercabouts are going to COM
NIT matrimony soon. The sensation
is ON high key, and II there should
I've any failure "t0 make the counec-
ton we fear some folks will collapse.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-12-03

WE call attention to the communi-
cations from "Rusticus and Cit-
Gen." which we publish on first page.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-12-03

THE County officials have had the
lower room Of the Courthouse re-
plastered.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-12-03

Our gallant ilremeR wcrc out in
fnrce last Tuesday evening with the
mdShco", and did some good throw
Ing of water. As there Mas no fiery
element Ia encounter, some of them
got up a little fight, A. Il Was about
the closing of the fall ,poits. buI no
particular damage was done
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-12-03

THE Legislature convcnes at Nash
VILE next Monday.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-12-03

THE Fire Company will meet next
Monday night, at their hall. A full
attendance Is requested.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-12-03

THE BOARD or TRADE will meet
next Tuesday night. A full attend
ance Is respectfully requested.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-12-03

The Supreme Court Of Tennessee,
Is In session ut Nashville.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-12-03

LAST Saturday, Sunday and Mon
day, were warm enough for spring.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-12-03

About my Hat ears are being lit
ted up 10y the Nashville aud Chatta.
nooga Railroad Company for the
Tennessee Coal Company.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-12-03

COTTAGES. 80 The two neat aud
convenient eottage buildings, erected
10y kmcaunon d Hamlet, are nearly
ready for occupancy. They are situ-
atcd on Commerce street, oppD site tie
residence of Rev. Mr.. Chesnut, aud
are jusa such houses rs are needed for
rent la our community.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-12-03
BIBLE SOCIETY ASsivrnsAnY.-The an

BIBLE SOCIETY ASSIvERsARY.-Tbe am
nIversafy OF the ciarksyille Bible Society
will be held tomorrow at Z o'clock, p. NJ,
at tho Baptist Church. The protestant
churches are requested to omit their SER
vices for that evening Rev. &. II. Wiley,
agent of the American Bible Society for
Middle and Fast Tennessee, will deliver
an address. The public are invited TO at
tend.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-12-03

FAST LINE.-In July 1868, we for
war,led n letter to New York, on bus
incss, and on the 30th ult. we received
the same letter from the dead letter
office, after having made the circuit
nf the United States.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-12-03

TiIE Sy. LOUIS HOME JOURNAL
has rounded it, third year, and comes
Ia us fresber and better than ever
We advise all our friends To take the
Literary Paper of the West" IL Is
worth much more than the price
asked. Ther should bc II large club
got up here, The price 10 clubs is
very low. send for specimen num-
ler
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-12-03

THE population Of Tennessee Is
l ,25s,326, against 100, sO7 in ls60-an
increase of las, 52s. Tennessee ranks
tenth In point of population.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-12-03
Valuable Farm for Rent.

I,OR RENT, the dover portion at the
Il late Judge Marin Fam. about ~
miles from t1arksyilie--n very coinioria-
bile aud convenient Brick dwelling, with "A
hundred ami twsnty-nN" az ANY arfNrhf
rich land, CLEARED aud Ia enliiNalions "a
poriion 81 which II river hpiloin.
Terms cheap, Amply 10 the sulisrrilisf
Immediately. JOSHUA fIhih.
oct - 1870 n
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-12-03

CnEAr If you want nice cheap
suit OF clothes, for Christmas, 20 tu
Hays, Rosenthai y Co.'S, at Slo~s Il
Volts old stand, and you san get
thIlA,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-12-03

A DARK PICTURE.-The Legisla-
ture of South Carolina, recently cleo
ted, stands:
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-12-03
How will that do for high ?
THE Springfield Record, Of the Is
inst. says:

"On last Sunday morning, between the
hours OF | aud = o'clock, the large Mer-
chant Mills of Mr.. Sugg Fort. situated on
Red river, In this county, were discovered
to he on firc-which resulted In "A total loss
of about $4,000, including the wheat that
had been stored therein by the farmers.
We learn that Mr.. Fort hlild u policy for
Sl0,0OO, but could not ascertain in what
company;. 1t iSs'Ipposed 10 be the work Of
an incendiary."
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-12-03

THE Young Meu's Christian Assoc
citation will meet in the Lecture room
Of the Presbyterian Church, on Thurs
day night OF each week, until further
notice, at o'clock. Everybody cor
daily invited to attend.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-12-03

THE advance in the price Of coal is
the all absorbing topic at Memphis
The Memphis and Charleston rail
road have undertaken to relieve the
poor by buying coal nom the East
Tennessee mines, and selling at 7t
cents per bushel, One-half the price
charged by dealers.
How will that do for high?
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-12-03
rirs, Round al auar,eriy Meetings

t6T ne CiarksrPc District, THHcsyec {
titcC,
Montgomery Cir, at Chapel
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-12-03

PANTHER KILLED.-A large pam
ther was discovered near Russellville,
KY, last Tuesday, when n party of
gentlemen went out and killed his
phanther-ship. a young gentleman
of veracity, in this city, vouches for
the above fact.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-12-03

HELP THE ORPHANs.-The man
agement of the Orphans Home in
forms us that Mr.. Green Morrow has
visited the towns in West Tennessee,
and that he received, on an average,
from each town about one hum
dred dollars. 1t has been errone-
ously stated two hundred. they also
inform us that after the officers sala.
ries are paid that the treasury will be
exhausted. The severity of Winter
is upon us, and 1t is hoped that collec-
lions will continue to be made and
forwarded to the orphans.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-12-03

WE are glad 10 see business again
going on at tile Red corner. We
were in error last week in stating that
j. w. Williamson, agent, had opened
a large stock of shoes, etc, II should
have read j. w. Williamson. Mr..
Williamson, has Sam'l. Johnson, an
old, experienced merchant, in his
employ, who will take great pleasure
in showing and selling the stock.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-12-03

PRETTY GIRIS.-There are more
pretty girls In Burlington, New Jcr-
sey, than In any other town of the
United States,-T J.. San.
All of which only goes to prove
that the editor of the Sun was never
in Lebanon, Tennessee.
We have no idea where those edi-
tors have been but If they will visit
ClarkSville we will show them the
prettiest girls in the world, and beat
~ is not their only accomplishment.
Coon name for an auctioneer'S wife
-Biddy.-Er.
Good name for n Generals wife
Sally. Pass il on.-Lcb, Herdid.
Good name, for any mans wife, is
rather to he chosen, than great riches.
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OnITUARY.
E.om NE Hdrrisoarilie, Cdss County, MS
,p,nI, Democratic Herald.

E.em ne UdrTisoHriue, Cdss Couliibi ''ts'
.n,,,l, Democratic Herald.
Dlrp,--In this city, at the Residence q
billiard Raqan. on the 2Sth of June, ie'o'
Of Conaestiye Fever, Doctor w, > Shiplsyf
in the 18th wear of his age.
The subject Of this brief announcement
had recently come iuio our midst on Nsh
IN Lis brother, and previous TO his Illness
had decided 10 locate here for the purpose
Of practicing his profession. he WIS
stranger, that is true, to nil oi us, ana !e'
there was the stamp OF genuine gentleman
upon him, aud it required no STUDY, 10 yen
the observer that he was finished ~ ms
profession, and accustomed to the highest
society. These gifts which he possessed
were winning for him, with rapidly tue
friendship of I'll with whom he had become
acquainted. Fresh almost, from the Ola
University of Maryland. with a practice
made ripe in the city Of Baltimore, he came
to our little city full of promise, and with
future as bright us any who now tread our
streets. lie was stricken down, just as ior'
tune seemed TO be handing its cup OF bless
ings to his lips; dying among strangers, he
wanted for naught, and his dear ones at
home can be assured that If attention and
kindness had healing power, there would
have been no death in the case Of Dr.
Shpley, The medical fraternity ofour city,
true TO the curlesy Of their professions with
one accord volunteered their aid; but the
research Of medical skill was ballled, and
Death ,riumphed, even in the face of living
men. The attending physicians were, Drs.
Brookhart aud Hooker, Bea,tie and Trues'
dell; these gentlemen with DIR, W. II. Bar
rct, were also pallbpnrers at the funeral.
Beneath the toofof Mr. Raglan, DIR. Ship
ley found hearts that were warm, and in his
illness, he received attentions from that
family, that were akin to those which men
receive in their own homes. DIR. Shipley
was Catholic in belief, and from the hands
of Father Mackin received the last rites oil
this church, which are known to be the
most beautiful and solemn Of any practiced
Tie died conten,ed, with the heroism which
christian faith ever gives, he met Death
with a Grm step, and approached the tomb
like one who wraps the drapery of hi
couch about him, and lies down to pleasan
dreams.
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PHILIP PHILLIPS.

vENIlE Singing Pilgrim, one of the sweetest
h singers in this country, will give Con.
certs of Sacred Music, In the following
places in Carroll county:
At Westminster, in Odd Fellows Hall,
on Thursday evening, the 2lst instant.
Al Ianeytown, on Friday evening, 22d.
AT Manchester, on Monday evening, 25th.
At Emmittsburg, on Saturday evening,
the 23d.
1t will be a rich entertainment; all who
come will get the full worth of their money,
and at the same time aid in supplying poor
Sunday Schools with books. The proceeds,
after defraying expenses, will be devoted
to that object.
Tickets Of admission can be had from the
teachers and scholars ofour Sunday Schools,
or at the door on the evening of the Con.
cert. july l4--2t
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Another Indian war is threatened.
This will be windlall to the thieves,
peculators, plunderers, suffers, camp
followers, and other birds of prey, who
fatten upon the spoils at the expense of
the public treasury It win be another
glorious opportunity for sharpers to
furnish shoddy at remuncrative prices,
for mule and horse contractors, aud for
the supply Of the commissariat with
worthless pork and beans and hard
tack. Won't the rogues roll and revel
in the spoils of this Indian war? Where
are the good fruits of the Quaker a gents,
the men of peace, whom President
Grant sent out in charge Of our Indian
Affairs Has their peace policy failed,
or have their efforts been foilel by
other agents and representatives of the
government upon the frontiers ?
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VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
AND TANNEBY
Al ~ bLlC SALE.
Man AAssnrsrfR, CAuayn co,v. :.

Man AAssnrsrkR, CAuayn corv,. :.
10y virtue q = power and on,b,..
ID taine1 NJ Mortgage execo;.i IN
Henry Fnlhensteiu ftud Theresa Falt.@ ey
lis wife, TO Benjamin Deford, besyir,'s YEA
the nth day Of Decembert IL The vr,s, ~
aud recorded among the Mortra1e R ~
Of Carroll county, IN l,iber W. A. My MY
No. 3, Folio s39, Re. The unds,,;eai
Executors Of The last will aind teshmIspa.Ss
said Benjamin Deford, deceased M v N.Y.
gagce in said Mortgage, will sell n DIT 10y
Sale, ON the premises, about one b.i,Nse
from Manchester, Carroll county. on or" u's
Friday, the 5h day IF Al ua, lsd
at o'clock, =. NJ, the following d.,,.a.I
lands and premises, aud all the in,s..ss
right, title and estate at law and n s"a;,a
Of thc said Henry Falkensten aud Tbss,a!
Falkenstcin, his wife, therein, to Nh, s''1 N
those three lots or parcels Of land pra,;. ~
bcin parts Of tracts called Little Rooss ;
California and "Adlilion 10 RI.
land The FIRST containing
AZ Acres and II Perahss, he ,,..,
Acre, | Rood AMI 33 P,rel,, and
he third, 9 Acres, 2 Roods, and q
Pcrches,
which were conveyed to said PalksD,...
by deed from Benjamin Dcfori and m
dated the Ith day Of December, 1851 ~
recorded among the Land Record, ar
roll county, in Liber j. b. b., No. l2P.
Ito 70, &c. And also all that parcel oIl,Ds
and premises, being part of tract Of hi
call California; containing
rs ACRES OF LAND, MORE or LESS
which was conveyed to the said Ham,
Falkenstein by Jacob Swartzbaugh. by al
dated the 9Th day of April, 1857, and !,
corded among the Land Records Of Carro1
county, in Liber ]. B. b., No. %, Poiois
&c. And also all that parcel of land AL
premises. being parts of the tracts Of hpi
called California" "Bridgeland,u spd Al.
dition to f'ridgeland," containing
~! ACRES OF LAND, MORE or LESS
which was conveyed TO the said Hem,
Falkenstein, by deed dated the l2th dar 4
November. 1859, by Jacob Caltrider. En-
GATOR Of George CalIridcr. and RECORDED
among the Land Records Of Carroll eoaoty.
in Liber q. E. W., No. 20, Folio IS, &s
The Improvements consist Of an exeellsa,
and commodious DWELL. A 49,.
ING HOUSE, part brick and IN, )
weatherboarded; good Bank Aiiis6I3
Barn, and all necessary and Il
convenient out. buildings. aud one Of ii.
best TAN YARDS, BARK SHED. &c, IA
4 . 81 -
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FREEDoM RAILRoAD.-A meeting in
the interest Of this railroad will be held
on Saturday, the 23d instant, at the
residence Of Jacob Lamott, in Mannheim
township, York county, Pa. The books
Of the company win be opened to re.
ceive subscriptions of stock. Distin.
guished speakers will be present to ad-
dress the meeting. This road will pass
through beautiful fertile valley, and
will penetrate surprisingly rich iron
region. The friends of the road are
evidently ia earnest, and if they con
tinue to receive the encouragement they
have hitherto received, the inhabitants
of the valley will soon be greeted by the
welcome sound of the iron horse. An
effort is being made to have it connect
with the Western Maryland at this place.
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Even ten years ago the assertion that
plonghing could be done effectively BY
steam would have raised laugh Of
derisiou and incredibly among the ma.
jority Of intelligent agricuIiurists.-
But steam ploughs are now shown to be
benefcially available. On Thursday
one was exhibited at South Boston. II
rests upon 4 wheels, and the ploughing
is done BIZ sets Of revolving knives.
each 20 inches long and 2 inches wide,
and hookshaped 1.-THE end. 4 swarth
10 feet wide is ploughed at time, and
from 3 to 20 inches deep In this case
the power Of the engine was 80 horse.
The pillow costs $4,000, and ii is esti.
mated viii break up about 80 acres of
land day, with 2 men to manage it.
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The INCOME TAx,-On Saturday
last the income tax question was finally
settled. 10 the House the Tax bill, as
amended BY the Senate, was taken mp,
and during the consideration of the bill,
the Senate amendment fixing the income
tax at q per cent, with an exemption
of $4,000, was agreed to- The House
also concurred with the Senate in an
amendment striking out the $500 lim;-
tation allowed for house rent.
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BALTIMORE CATTLE MNRERT,


Beef Cahie.--The offerings at the Scales
during the past week amounted TO $40 head.
The prices ranged as fnllows: Old Cuxs and
Scalawags, at 5OOaS5 rs; ordinary thin
Steers, OSen and Cows 25aS6 IS; fair quail.
ity Becyes COAST so; aud the very best
Beeyes at 5 2jaS 80 per 100 lbs. the aver.
age price being about So % gross
Sheep, Pair 10 good wool Sheep ut ia
D cts. per pound gross.
Hogs Prices ranged rs follows: fair to
good fat Hogs Il 0OaSi3 90 per 100 lbs
net.
Leatl>r.-City Slaughter II to A cents;
Rough SkiTting SO to IS cents; Spanish Sole
35 to IS centsi Country Slaughtered rs to
4 cents.
Hides.--City Steer at l2l to l2l cts; Cow
III to liz cents.
Hay. Pennsylvania baled Timothy at
21aS2S per ton.
fedihers-Quote at 40 TO so cents per ID.
for common to prime live geese.
Ifooi.-Common unwasbed, free Of burrs,
2sa3o cents; do. bury, 25a27 cents; fne
unwashed, 22a25 cents do, free of burrs,
25a2I cents; tub washed, 42ai5 cents; pulled
2Sa33 cents.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-07-14

Within the last quarter Of eeatury
suicide, which should decrease before
the advance Of enlightenment and social
reforms, appears to have become Of more
frequent perpetration than before
Among the inhabitants of Sweden, Nor
way and Denmark the yearly pumber
Of suicides is l26 out Of every million /;
among the Germans Il is 1I2; the
French l65; Spain and Italy, so the
Slavoniaus, ia Austria, Al.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-07-14

There is now builaing by New York
family one Of the most remarkable
mausolcums in America. 1t is located
in the Sleepy Hollow cemetery, at Tar :.
rytown, bat few rods distant from the
humble stone that marks the last rest.
ing place Of Washington Irving, and is
specially designed to commemorate a
leading New York city official, who died
about year ago. 1t will be great
marble temple, costing about one hun
dred thousand dollars, aud viii be so
high that it eau be seen from the decks
OF the North river steamboats,, though
the cemetery is some distance from the
shore. On its completion next fall, til G
family Of the deceased viii invite their
friends to a formal inauguration Of the
mortuary monument. The sculpture
that will adorn it is now being carved
in Italy !.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-07-14

A Costly BIDLE.-At the sale of
the private library of John A. Rice.
Esq, of Chicago, which lately took
place ut the auction rooms Of Bangs
Mervin & Co, New York ,.Ellot's Indian
Bible sold for the enormous sum Of
Sl,OJ000. 1t was bought by Mr.
Benton, for a collector Of valuable books
As this Bible is printed 10 a language
that no living man can read, with what
immense satisfaction the owner will
open it at his breakfast table, to read
chapter to his family. At the same
Sale Dibdin, three yolnmes--B Bog
rgphicdi Tour IN France aad Germany
WAS sold for sl.920.00, enough to
purchase respectable sized farn.
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BOYS OF THE PERIoD.-Why lads
will work in store for $50, or 500 or
$3.50 per annum, when it is possible for
them to learn trades in which they may
begin on the last mentioned sum, is a
question none but boys can answer
There are always hundreds of hands to
be had for fifty dollars a year-in fact,
the market is always glutted with them,
and the great attractions must be the
looks Of the flshily dressed clerks who
have been 10 the service for four or
five years or more, aud who look like
$500 year bloods, but who really
vegetatc on tenth of that sum, max.
ing both ends meet in a manner known
only to higher power than their wash.
woman. 1t is nobler ambition which
makes a good trade, and not tape
measuring, the Foundation of true pros,
perity.