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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-10-13
MOUNTAINEERING
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To any person produsing any Medicine able
to show one third as many living, permanent
cures as DIR. FILTERS VEGETABLE RHEUMATIC
REMEDY: and further reward OF $lOO for any
case of Chronic or Inhammatory Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Rheumatic Ague, Sciatica. and
Rheumatism o. the Kidneys IT viii not cure.
This Rheumatic Syrup is used inwardly only,
pleasant to the taste, and guaranteed tree from
Injurious Drugs. 1t is not Quack Medicine.
but the scientific prescription Of Jos. P. Filter,
N. D., Professor Of ToxicOlogy and Chemistry,
graduate of the celebrated University Of Penn
sylvania, A. d., 1888, whose entire professional
life has been devoted specially to this disease.
This preparation under solemn oath is con-
cientiously believed to be the only positive,
reliable, infallihle specific ever discovered
The proof that no other specific exists is found
in every community in persons afflicted for
many years past and still suffering. IL physi-
clans could cure it, if specihc ala exist, this
would not be so.--a fact that must be universal
ly admitted The oft deceived sufferer may
wisely ask, what security or evidence has he
that Dir. Filters Rheumatic Syrup will cure his
case. The protection offered to patients against
imposition is in legally signed contract which
will oe forwarded without charge to any suffer-
err sending by letter a description OF atfiiction;
this guarantee will state the exact number Of
bottles warranted 70 cure, and in case OF failure
the money paid will be returned to the patient.
No other remedy has ever been offered on such
liberal and honorable terms. Medical advice
with certificates from prominent Physicians,
Olergymen, etc +, VIII ohave been cured after all
other treatments failed, sent by letter, gratis.
Afflicted cordially invited to write for advice to
the principal office. As South Fourth street,
Philadelphia, Pa. DIR. Filters Rheumatic
Syrup is sold by Druggists.
WHEATON & TEED, Sole Agents,
Paw Paw, MGR.
LEAVENS 4 son, Sole Agents,
S59iy DECATUR, Mich.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-10-13

We have remained silent for COO.
siderable leu2th of time hoping that
some If the learned fraternity would
speak say something, or DO something
whereby the people might be in posses
sion OF reliable, valuable (aud import
ant, it you pleAse) l"forWsrlon respect
ing the
Great Dry Goods Trade.
But We NAV wait and wait till Doom 5
Day and oar curiosity, in this particu-
lar, will be a. much grat,tied one time
rs another.
The fact is, if there is anything done
in this liue, as well as ~ buying and
selling
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-09-27

One copy, one year, by mail il.-..,.....~..Sl6 90
one copy, SIX months. by maii.......-. 10 90
one copy. three months. by mail. 90
NONE FORWARDED UNTIL PAID FOR.
Es-Delivered by carrier 10 town sub
scriberS at 81 cents per week.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-09-27
STYLES OF HANDWRITING.

The names on the registers CT the
hotels, says the Saratogian, are
quite study. By careful attention
it will be noticed that on an average,
persons hailing from various sec
tions of the country differ in the
style Of penmanship. New Workers
are the best penmen; Philadelphians
affect the back-slope a good deal;
BOstOnianS write Declaration of
Independence hand, not very legi-
ble; Southerners don't swing so
careless a quill generally as their
northern brethren; Chicagoans APP
parently try to see how gracefully
and unintelligibly they can pen their
autographs; while Cincinnatians
and Western men generally write a
good deal as they build cities, in a
hurry; Albanians and Troians are
among the poorest writers, but they
excel the West Trojan, whose style
IS barely above his mark" those
from the smaller towns take more
pains and separate their letters ac-
c0rding to rule. and then spoil their
work by a flourish or an insane capi-
tai, like Il mile post in their name;
Cuhans and Spaniards write a deli
cate hand, similar to Iady's, but
not clear always to the common
Yankee perception. Canadians and
adhere to the oId-fash /
ioned style, and take it for granted !
that everybody should know how t. F..
make Brown ont of Smith"
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-09-27

one square 10 lines first insertion~...s3 90
Each subsequent insertion / %
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-09-27

Who was Richard the Third before
he was himself again?''
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-09-27

INGENIovs.-A curious invention
is exhibited IL New York. It is an
apparatus ~ which the head and
hair can be washed without wetting
the face, neck or clothes. The pro-
cess consists in adjusting bottom
less bath-tub with an india-rubher
rim to the head of a person sitting
at ease in an armchair, so that the
head forms the bottom of the bath.
Another part of the apparatus is a
ladies hair dryer. whereby the hair
can be very speedily dried by means
of air being famed around it.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-09-27
ORMSBY HOUSE,
Corner of Carson and Second Streets,
CARSON CITY, NEVADA
GEO D. FRYER. --- Proprietor

I leased the Orm-by House would inferm his
friends and the travelling public that this House
has been thoroughly refitted throughout and put
in complete order for the comfort and pleasure of
all who may please 70 give him call.
The TABLE will, at all times, be supplied with
all tie subsantials Wen as TIE Injuries that
the market affords. No pains will be spared to
please guests and every attention will be paid to
their respective wants at all times
The BAR is well stocked with Fine Liquors,
Nines, &C.
Attached TO the House is BILLIARD ROOM
containing Three Tables of the latest improved
styles. with good cues, balls and fine light.
Also. GEN ERAL STAGE OFFIC i for the Stages
connecting with all the differnt lines Of Stages
ami Railroads runring through this state and
California, ard any Information in relation to the
same VIII he cheertully given at all times
- Particular attention paid TO booking Pas
srugtTs, calling them, &c. Nov. jU-tf
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-09-27

\ jersey mother spread her shawl
on the beach, laid her infant on it.
and then went shell hunting, in the
meantime the tide rose, and when
mamma looked around, she Leheld
her baby and shawl floating off. She
bounded in after them. and saved
both the precious articles.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-09-27
Ihe 12il1 SLATE 9eoister,
Published Daily. Mondays Ezcepted,)
PERKINS, SC STREET.

0FFICE-Rail's Brick Building, second
street, opposite the Capitol.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-09-27

II your sister fell into a well why
couldn't YOU rescue her? Because
you couldn't be a brother and assist
her too.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-09-27
POLL LAKES!

-OTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
y Poll Tax, for the year 1871. is now due and
PAYABLE to the County Assessor. BY Act OF March
. 1867 all corporations or individuals having ner-
sons in their employ held responsible for their
poll tax. GEO. W. CHEDIC.
ap30-t Assessor for GrnsbT County
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-01-18

NOS i clear, ae least 4 frank, candid,
md / hope, impartial expression OF
opinion, in reference to such matters oil
egislation, as seem to me, most closely
to concern the present interests and fu'
ture welfare of our people.
Upon the Legislature the Constitu-
ton imposes the still more important
duty of making the laws. At your
present session, many Of the members
Of both Houses, will bring to the dis
charge of this responsible duty the ex-
perience derived from connection, here
tofore, with legislative bodies; and all,
| am persuaded, will bring to it an un.
selfish desire to promote the public
good. Be assured that | will cons ider
it no less a pleasure than duty, to as
sist you in any way in disposing of the
large amount of business that must
necessarily be crowded into your limit
ed session. w. E. STEVENSON.
Executive Department, Charleston, jan
uaru 1t. 1871.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-01-18
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO, January IL.
FLOUR-Firm extra spring ship
ping at s. 1905 90.
GRAIN-Wheat closed dull; No. 2
spring Chicago at 81 20 cash, or seller
February at 81 81; this afternoon mar
ket unsettled and heavy and lower at
81 lSs for cash, and seller January;
81 l9i@l 1871 seller February. Corn.
demand active, and prices advanced
hose; No. , mixed at 474c for cash;
4Sc seller February; this afternoon
closing at 47i Oats, active and ad.
vanced lc; No. 3 at 423c for cash, and
1890 seller February. Rye firm at 4@lc
higher; No. . at 80 Barley tirmer at
S2@S5c.
HOGS-Dressed, quiet at S.
CATTLE-Dull at 50 30.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-01-18
Cincinnati Market.


COTTON-Dull and prices dropping
sales of middling at l4fc.
FLOUR-Active and prices advanc-
ed sales of family at S. S5@7 %.
GRAIN-Wheat, scarce and firm,
and prices advanced; red winter at 81 %
al %. Corn; the market is steady at
5l@52c. Rye, higher grade advanced;
sales at 90@95c. Oats, steady at 400
43c. Barley unchanged, prime to
choice at 95@Sl 90.
GROCERIES-Coffee, demand good
at l6@l9c. Sugar firm. Molasses
steady and unchanged.
OILS-Linseed oil firm at 9lc Lard
oil, demand fair and advanced; sales at
81 1O@l ~. ...
EGGS-Dull and prices dropping
sales at 22@23c.
BUTTER-Unchanged; lower grades
very dull; prime to choice at 24@2Sc.
SEEDS-Clover seeds quiet and un-
changed; sales at $40 O0@l0 us.
PROVISIONS-lrregular, but the
speculative feeling still prevails and
uniform quotations cannot be given ac-
curately. Pork sold to moderate ex-
tent at S2l so. Bulk meats sold mod
erately at Sc for shoulders, lO}@I0ac
for sides.
GREEN MEATS-Sold at 7a@73c
for shoulders; 93@9ic for sides; l2@l3c
for hams; lard at ll3@l2c, and l2fc
for head and gut, and prime steam and
kettle rendered. 93@l0c for shoulders;
lll@l2c for clear rib and clear sides.
HOGS-Demand active aud price.
advanced; sales OF live at 81 0O@7 40;
dressed at s. So receipts 3400.
WHISKY-Firm at 81@SSc.
GOLD-ll0f.
EXCHANGE-Lower lilo discount
hnyinv
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-01-18
baltimore Market.
BALTIMORE. January Il

BALTIMORE, January IL.
FLOUR-Scarce and firm; Western
Family at $7@7.5O
GRAIN-Wheat, scarce and firm
Ohio and Indiana, $l.47@l.52. Corn,
demand good at full prices; white at
SIC; yellow at 7Sc. Oats quiet and
weak at Soc.
PROVISIONS-Pork, demand active
and advanced; mess at 500. Bacon, firm;
clear rib at l24c; bacon sides at l13c,
shoulders at l0!c; hams at l6@lSc.
Lard dull at l3c.
WHISKY-Demand fair and I'D
vanced at 92@93c.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-01-18
FINANCE AND TRADE.


T9hjo bra NEW foRK, January IL.
p GOLD--Has been steady to-day, with
all transactions at ll0a@ll0s.o Loans
were made mostly from ! per cent. to
ll-I6 of oneop per cent, but one small
loan made at 8 per cent. Clearances
about A4,000, 900. ...---
GOVERNMENT STOCKS-Opened
steady and advanced during the day
about / per cent on 5-2Os Of '65,
new of 81 and SO; l0-40s steady.
MONEY-Was accessible ate to Z
per cent. with some transactions late in
the day, as low as 4 to 5 per cent.
A threat is made that tomorrow,
further amounts will be taken out ct
the market through Mechanics Ma
tional bank.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-01-18
New York Market.

New YORK, January IL.
COTrON-Dull, and shade lower
middling uplands at l5sc.
FLOUR-Demand fair and market
firm at Sc 3O@6 so for shipping grades.
GRAIN-Wheat unchanged. Oats,
auiet and unchanged. Corn dull and
prices dropping; No. l mixed at
Sl@S2c.
PROVISIONS - Pork active at
SO 5. Beef bacon and lard un-
changed.
EGGS-Dull; fresh at 26c; lined al
1SMl9c
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-01-18
BAN KS.
q. CRANGLE. J. DALzELL.. +. II. ECCLE
THE CITY BANK
individual Liability

rs PREPARED TO CONDUCT ALL BUS
iness appertaining TO Banking:
Deals In Bills OF Exchange, United states,
State and County Bonds, Gold Coin, and all
Negotiable Securities, IT fair rates,
Notes and Bills OF Exchange Discounted
Collections made for Merchants, Manu-
facturers, Banks, Bankers, and others, on
ali accessible points in the United states
and Canada,
Drafts in sums to suit purchasers on ali
the principal Cities and Towns in Germany,
Great Britain and Ireland.
Deposits solicited. Interest allowed on
r. CRANGLE, President
J. DALZELL, Vice President.
+, I'll. ECCLES, Cashier. fep'
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-01-18

Philadelphia 6:iS a. M. lO:il a. IN. la.
Tickets to all principal points in N. r
and west can be procured al the IL
Ticket ONCE, In Mcclure House, and =, ~ :.
Station at Bridgeport. =
+. X. MYERS
janlg Genr Passenger and Ticket A.,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-01-18
Merchants National Bank
OF WEST VIRGINIA.

rAPITAL PAID IN =. S5OO,OOO.
THIS BANK IS PREPARED TO DO
Ieoitimata banking Business. Deals in Gold,
Coupons, Bonds, Commercial Paper and
Bits OF Exchange. Interest paid OH Special
Deposits. Prompt attention given TO Col
lectionS.
DIRECroRSJ. N. Vance, L. y. Delaplain.
T. Sweeney, A. Wilson Kelly, John Hand
Ian, Is. ]. Stone, Win. Bailey, w. s. Goshorn
A. Wilson. S. BRADY, Cashier.
febl
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-01-18
BANK OF WHEELING

WHEELING W. ~
DEALS IN BILLS OF EXCHANGE,
Government Bonds, Stocks, Gold, CONNER
cial Paper, and all negotiable securities.
aE Special attention given to collections
Interest allowed on special deposits; our
per cent. per annum If left six months, and
i've per cent. if left one year.
ID. G. LIST, President.
GIBSON LAMB, Cashier.
JOSEPH SEYB0LD, Asst Cashier.
mar
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-01-18
BALTIMORE & OHIO R. R, M

WHEELING, December n -
FL aszs1 PASSENGER TRAN,
schedule on and after December 18Th Is .
Wheeling time:
CINCINNATI EXPRESS.
EAsT-LEAvEs wEsr-LEAy.
Wheeling Wheeling
daily at.....o:D A. N. daily at."~liT
ARRIVES AT ARRIVES Al
.955 A. NJ. Zanesyillr. Tor,
Cumberland. 30 p. M.;Newark....~.iN q.
Baltimore.--9:i0 Sandusky lilo
Wash'n Cityl055 Columbus.
New York $50 A. NJ. Cincinnati La
FAST LINE.
EAsT-LEAyES wESr-LEAIR
Wheeling eWhecliag
daily at......4:5O p. Nj uaiiy AT. Ng.I,
ARRIVES AT ARRIVES
Raltimore. $40 A. N. GAINESVILLE l.. p
Wash. City ..lC60 Newark
New York...-i:l5 p. N. Columbus...".I:.
"SundayN rhnR-
MAIL TRAIN.
EAsr-LEAyEs WESLEYAN
sWheeling "Wheeling
daily ut. lQ:S5 r. n. daily at....-l:luII
ARRIVES AT ARRIVES AT
Grafton, 3:O0 A. N. Newark. 7.IAl
Baltimore. AS =. N. Sandusky.... i..jFi
Washt'n City6'05 Columbus. %OiI
New York $50 A. N. Cincinnati. Fora
saturdays excepted. "Sunday> "hrp'S
ACCOMMODATIONS.
EAsr-LEAvEs wEsr-LEANp
oWheelinx eWheeling
daily at. 1910 A. NJ. daily at tNr,
ARRIVES AT ARRIVES At
Grafton...-... 4:25 2. n. GAINESVILLE go
Parkersb'g.... G45 Newark. ...... ll1i
Cumbcrl'd... LOCO Sandusky ....lc0ht
eSundays excepted. columbus. I'm
SUNDAYS cINric
Trains on the Main Line make conBr
lions at Baltimore with trains for Phiad,
phln, New York and Boston. Al keI
House, via Washington City, for all Inlt
South.
Central Ohio trains make direct conhr
ton at Columbus for all points W'~t a.
Northwest.
Tickets TO all principal points cnn lr y
cured nj the office.
JOHN l.. WILSON,
Master OF Transportation, Balllmor
Il T. DEvRlfS,
JanI General Agent, Wheeling
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-01-18
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF WHEELING.
DESIGNATED DEPOSITORY U. S
CAPITAL, 100000.
SA AAA

SURPIUS. $4,000.
MONEY RECEIVED ON DEPOSlf.-
Exchange bought and sold.
Collections made and proceeds promptly
RENTED.
Interest on special deposits at the rate OF
FOUR per cent. per annum where the ue-
posit remains six months, ana FIVE per
cent. II for one year.
Accounts of Merchants, Manufacturers,
Bankers and others solicited.
Revenue stamps for sale In sums to suit.
A constant supply of new Fractional Cur
rency, and |, 2, 3 and cent coin KEPT ior lne
accommodation OF depoSitors and the pub
lie. GEORGE X. WHEAT, President.
GEORGE ADAMS, Cashier. marie
d. c. LIST, koBEfr MokkiSoN'
HENRY X. LIST, GIBSON LAMB,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-01-18
N Alto N A L 3 A II K

OF WEST VIRGINIA.
CAPITAL, S2OO,OOO.
MONEY RECEIVED ON Deposit, IN.
terest paid on Special Deposits, Notes and
Bills discounted. Exchange Bought anu
Sold. Collections made on all points ana
proceeds promptly RENTED.
DIRECTORS:
Crispin Oglekay, Thomas Hughes,
Michael Reilly, DIR. A. S. Todd,
Arthur Little, ]. X. Hubbard,
Jas. mckinney, M. Pollock.
James Maxwell.
CRISPIN OGLEBAY, President.
John WAGNER, Cashier. aRg9
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-01-18
Labrador Split Herring.

OK HALF BBLS. NEW AND EXTRA
81 quality, Just received and for sale by
tAnl5 II. REILLY.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-01-18
HENRY ROEMER
Notice of Election.

A MEETING OF THE POLICY HOLD
IA Frs OF the Life Association Of Amer
lea Will be held Al the Parent Office, In the
city Of st. Louis, for the election OF a gem
eral board Of directors, on Tuesday, Janu-
ary 81, lsi. Polls open from 10 A. NJ. to 2
+. M. w. HANLEY,
JAM Secrefary.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-01-18

After thorough Investigation, have ac
and the adjacent counties of Pennsylvania
and Ohio for the sale Of these bonds, and
confidently recommend them TO my Gus
TONERS and investors generally.
II. CRANGLE,
janis President City Bank.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-01-18
TRANSPORTATION
HEAlPFIELD RAHDo@:
cHANcE.o TIME
& Pittsburgh R, ;

N ON AND AFTpp :,
Ak~kSvember Is, lSSg, Tram, y.
run IA follows: auh
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-01-18

ton was made under the superintend,
epee of the Clerk Of the House Of Dele
gates, aud the duty has been performed
with diligence and care, while the work
ofthe Public Printer is all that could
be desired, and has invariably been
promptly done. Ir
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-05-13

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tn msanlt
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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-05-13
CUSTOM MADE WORK

of all kinds, for gentlemen, manufactured
EXPRESSLY III ORDER, at Newark, N. j., by
one of the best shoe and Boot manufacto-
ries In the United states, at prices 10 COM
pete with any market.
Also, a good assortment OF the very best
Eastern work to suit all customers, and
warranted 10 alive satisfaction.
dispatch.
Hb- With many thanls for the liberal
patronage, for twenty years, of my Old
snlicit continuance OF the same.
Oct. ~, lSsO-0m JOHN RICK.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-05-13

A splendid country residence ana farm
residence and all Or any part 81 the farni-
ing lands attached thereto. The dwelling
house Is a fine two sfofy brick. containing
eight rooms and large, fine conservatory.
every description. The farm contains $50
acres. on which there IL nnc peach and
appieorrhard just beginning IN hear fruit.
ticuiais apply 10 A, q. WILCOX.
sep 10 7ttf Taii's Station. Tenn.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-04-08
PuSsen.crs,

Per steamship Charleston. from New York
g Fl Cooling and wife, + Simmons, W c Morey
y Voorhees,. J C West. Mrs Ruggles. Miss Rug
giles and servant. Mrs McDanlels. Mrs Decker, MI
Sebriug, Miss S McCready, Mrs II Baggelt, ant
3 steerage.
Psrsteamer Pilot Boy, from Beaufort and Pacific
LaS0ang-NajzJ enktna. w A Pasles.sB Cadams
FL Smith, ORA f Spencer, Q Roundlelt J !
Reddlug, AT hall, ] Z Collins, L s Langley, + Z
Wilder, ii Bythewood, Miss O!eaVey, ES kuh, J [
AIayo O. Master F F Chisulm. and 6 deck.
Per steamer Emile. from Georgetown, =
Miss Harllee, p h Jachico,te, NJ Tohin. Miss NJ L
Delurselina, e N Wilet and wife, Mr. Boardnan
and wife, two nurses and three children, E Wiler,
" c HasKlns and wife. C PallstoD, Miss Bacot, !
b Read. II J McCormlcG, Susan Lesesne, A ? Jou
don, 7 S Ford, Miss Fogarlie, and 4 deck.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-04-08
New York Naval Stores MARKET.

From the Journal Of Commerce, April s.: The
market for spirits turpenrfng nag further decfned
a traction. there's no addition to the stock, but
trade has become very dull, and to move stock
has necessttated q change ~ grtces.s,W we quote
mercaa6taMe lott ,at 6le; IL 6bls sEere sold at
that pffoe. aRUeHsEhede11and is nfoder ate, out
holders have conndence,-and are oneripg no car.
goes unless at full former prices; ESQ ,bbls strained
'sold, at sa:sB23I, With about this price bid foriIa
lots, and So 70 asked. The tine qualities are duu
and unchangedin price. We quote NO 81 81 qua
3 10: No !. So 50a4 Is; pale and extra pale, 81 76a
SO. Tar ia steadily held at 81 Is for wilmington,
anu s. so Tor washington audi ewoern.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-04-08
The Lay ofthc Gas Man.
HIS LIFE.

his LIFE.
non,t envy the life Of gas man,
IL, spite Of his plumber and pelf;
Forever blown up by the public,
And often blown up by himself.
A common man blesses the, sunshine,
Delighted With beautiful day;
But the bloated and horrible gas man
Desp!ses whatever don't pay.
All nature to him Is but business,
The sun does q gas tank appear;
The very stars nothing but burners,
And the moon but q big chandelier.
A satrap, he governs our pockets,
Our houses. our shops and our rights;
The doctors may fuss with our livers.
But he must have charge OF our lights.
I read In the life OF a gas man.
The lessons such people can teach,
Prophetic OF birthstone and b.aZeS,
AS plain as a parson can preach.
ELS DEATH.
How dreadful the death OF q gas man,
Surrounded and haunted oy those -
Whom his plunderipg charges have sWlndied,
TIL conscience forbids him repose.
Oh | solemn and awful his passage, iEf
with the Implements gathered around
Wherewith he has ruined his nelghbors-
And Lit hts own home under grouna
The coal ana coke and bitumep.T
The acids, the tar and the steam,
The sulphur, the lime and foul.odors,
An throngiDg his horrible dream.
Detestable stenches surround him,
Fierce demons In gas pipes appear.
False metres rise up aud .confound him,
And patent jets hiss ln.his ear,
IL he kicks, both his feet must remind him
or the feet overcharged In his bill;
While the click Of the clock, like q metre, "a
Each second must give him a thrill.
l 30 ri I HEREAFTER.
At length, when his oxygen fails him,
he sinks with the folks OF his sort,
when Satan Immediately grabs him,
And places rim in 3 retort.