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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES or gentleman can
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Guide to Marriage. &c, all contained in this
book; l0O, 900 sold; price by mail. in cloth las
paper covers 81 NorIcs.-Any person willing
to act as agent will receive . sample copy Of the
work free As no capital il required. al desir-
GUS of gentcel employment should send for the
book, enclosing 10 cents for postage. to T. w.
EVANS & CO., No. II South 9Th street. Phila-
delphia. -
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14
DORSEY,S
TOBACCO COMPOUND.
Important to Tobacco Planters.

nR. G. W. DORSEY, of Calvert County,
- Ma, yland, having made a series of expe-
riments, has furnished US with formula of a
Fertilizer particularly adapted to Tobacco cul-
ture. The committee appointed by the Calvert
County Agricultural Society to examine into
the merits of different Fertilizers, in concluding
their report, state, "that after careful exam
nation, we are fully satisfied that the Dorsey
Compound. prepared from formula furnished
by himself, is very superior in its effects on the
Tobacco crop, and we feel safe in recommend
ing it to our Planters as the best Fertilizer for
Tobacco known to u.s."
1t also acts extremely we'll on Fruit Trees.
The Dorsey Cereal Compound is also unsur-
passed for Grain crops.
DORSEY'S TOBACCO COMPOUND,
$50 per Ton Of 1000 us.
DORSEY'S CEREAL COMPOUND,
$50 per Ton Of 2, 900 lbs.
~ For sale by
A. NEEDHAM l. SONS,
142 Light Street Wharf:
NH 24-4m Baltimore, Md.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14
NOTICE TO CREDITORS FOR DIS.
TRIRUTIuN OF ASSETS.

TN the Orphans Court Of Charles County
i April Attn, l67l,-Ordered by the Court.
that William J. Boarman. Executor Of Henry
A. Thompson, deceased, give notice for the
creditors Of said deceased to file their claims,
properly authenticated according to law. with
the Register Of Wills. Oh or before Saturday,
the 29th day Of April, 1871. as the Admins
traitor will then proceed to distribute, through
the Register, the assets of said deceased then
in hand. All those who shall not have flied
their claims as aforesaid will be by law excIud-
ed from all benefit ui said dece asrd's estate.
Test: JOSEPH STEWART, Reg. Wills
ap At for Charles County.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14
FOR wAsHINGToNs NARs1kALL
HAIL. so ~
a.
stoauner AnN0W.

THt Steamer ARROW, Capt. THos. STAcx-
PoIl, lsares. her wharf, foot Of Seventh
Street, Washington p. G. DAILY, fexccpt Sup.
days., ct 10 a.,rn., touching ct Alexandria, VI.
Forts Foots aad Washington, Nd, Mount YER
non, White House and Iona. w., arriving st
MARSHALL HALL Mda d. - N. Returns
ing at the vsrions lsndings and arriving ct
Warrington City 1t p. -. Aceowme1stiops
5pr passengers and stabling fog horses, s4c., ct
Marshall Hsll. !. =.
Dec. 8, le10,:,tf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14

AVOID QUACKs.-A victim Of early indiscre-
Il ton. causing nervous debility, premature
decay, &C., having tried In viin every adver.
tised remedy. has = simple means of ash.cuEe.
which be will send free TO. his 1Allow su0srers,
Address J. q. TUTTLE. - Nassau 9seets New
York. [mk N.%v.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14
* : y : y = : ~

TO The. WORKING CHASING are now
prepare ed to furnish classes with constant en-
ployment at home, the whole of the time or for
the sparemoments. Business new, light, and
profitable. Persons of either sex easily earn
from SOC. to SIS per evening, and proportional
sum by devoting their whole time to the busi...
ness. Boys and girls earn nearly a. much e.
men. That all who see this notice may send
their address, and test the business, We make
the unparalleled offer: To such As arc not satis-
fed, we will send 81 to pay for the trouble Of
writing. Full particulars, valuable sample
which will do to commence work on, and : copy
of The Peoples Literary C0mponios-one Of the
largest and best family newspapers ever pub
lished-all sent free BY mail. Reader, If you
want permanent, profitable work, address
E. C. ALLEN & CO., Augusta, Maine.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14
Dissolution.

TNHE Co-Partnership heretofore existing un-
i der the name of SCOTT l. WAY, is this
day dissolved by mutual consent. The BUSH
mess will hereafter be conducted by RALPH
WAY, who alone is authorized to collect all
claims and pay all debts due to and by the late
firm. THOMAS Il. SCOTT.
RALPH WAY.
March Is, 1871. ZAP 7-3t
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14
Spring Millinery.
Il
MRs. NJ. A. SCOTT

MHB. VI. a. SAOII
uAS just returned from Baltimore with
Ii few SPRING MILLINERY GOODS,
such a. Sun-downs, Neck Ribbons, Sashes and
Hats Of the latest styles.
Also. superior lot Of Linen Collars and
Cuffs. Rulings, Edgings and Embroidery.
Also. Chignons, CurIs and Switches.
-1Pinking and Stamping done at The short
est notice.
NIB IT. n
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14

rs Whann's Raw Bone Super-Phosphate is
equally good on all crops. 1t is the best and
most successful fertilizer now in the market
Send for Pamphlets and Circulars.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14
wilmer & SLAYMAKER,

vi En- O. OLAF mAN IN
IS and " King Street, Corner of Royal.
Alexandria, Va,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
DRY GOODS,
CARPETINGs, Oil CLOTHS, MAT
TINGS, &C.
WE would invite particular attention to
w our very large stock of DRESS GOODS,
embracing all desirable styles in Silks, Poplins,
Reps, Serges, Alpacas and other fabrics in their
season.
MOURNING DEPARTMENT.
In this department special attention is called
to our
BLACK ALPACAS.
These goods have been sold by us for several
years, and for finish, color and cheapness, they
cannot be excelled; all who have purchased
them we think will bear us out in this state
ment We have also Reps, Cretons, Mouslins
ga and Ga, Merinos; and in Summer goods,
Iron Bereges, Grenadines, Crepe Meretze and
many other styles too numerous to mention.
Crepe Wells, all sizes and qualities, Crepe Col
lars, Mourning Shawls for all seasons.
GENTLEMEN'S DEPARTMENT.
Cloths, Cassimeres, &c. In our stock of the
above we can please the most fastidious, and
will furnish business and dress suits, made and
trimmed in the best manner, and guaranteeing
satisfaction. Gents and Boys Shirts furnish
by measure, of the best materials, and fit guar
anteed.
CARPET ROOMS.
English and Domestic Carpets of all kinds,
Oil Cloths of all widths, cut to fit any room or
passage without extra charge. Rattan, Cocoa
and Chinese Mating.
~ Orders or letters of inquiry addressed to
the firm, or any of the Statesmen, will receive
prompt attention.
SALESMENs
= A. q: Slaymaker, H. G. Slaymaker, J. Marion
Hart, w. D. Wood, E. F. Wilmer, Jr., Alexan.
dria Eli Janney, R. P. Janney, Loundon, Va;
A. Il. Morehead, Fauquier, Va; w. Ludwell
Baldwin, Winchester, Va, and ]. Adams
Speake, Charles county, Nd.
NH 17-ly
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14

ROCERIES-Our Grocery department is
" we'll stocked with fresh goods, and We sell
at low prices-at LACEY'S.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14
BAUGHoS
RAW BONE PHOSPHATE.
The Old Esta blished Fertilizer.

Put up in Bags of 100 Pounds Each.
Read the foltowing Certificates Of its
Tlue:
CHARLES COUNTY, ND, March 18, 1870. /
Mr.. THos. PERRY, Alexandria, Va,
Dear &r:-I used the Baugh's Raw Bone
Phosphate that bought of you last spring on
tobacco land the crop was good for so dry
season. quite equal if not superior to that raised
from similar land manfred with Turner's Ex-
celsior. l think it is good manure for Tobac-
co. Respectfully, JOSEPH PRICE.
Starry Locke of Charlestown, West Va,
write July 9Th, 1900 "S. II. Brown, Esq,
used "Baugh's Raw Bone Phosphate on his
wheat on the same field with Turner'S Excel
sior' and on the poorest part of the field; and
than the other: both in quantity and quality.
The Glover where "Baugh's' was used is
fully one-third better. Mr.. Brown has used sew
eral Fertilizers during the past three years, and
says he prefers "Bdughs" to any of them, and
will use it this fall. Mr.. E. Slifer, who has
used "Baugh's" for three seasons with other
kinds, prefers 1t and a0a,ats 1t again in the fall.
Our Mr.. Locke used the Phosphate on corn
land, which ordinarily did not yield over ten
bushels and has nova fine taosnty bushel crop.
LOCUST GROVE, HENRIco Co., VA,
July 10, 1870.
Messrs. LEE, Seldom. 4 Co., Richmond, Va,
Gentlemen:-I used one ton of 'Baughs Raw
Bone Phosphate" on my oat crop.
l think my crop soas. doubled By its use. 1
haze a good stand Of grass, and / regard it the
best: FERTILIZER haze euer used: =.
" ID
yea. ". 3. GROVER.
THE PRICE HAS BEENrREDUCEDT TO KEEP
PACE WITH THE TINES.
@A full supply, always on hand
THOMAS PERRY, Agent
NH l7-2m ~ for Alexandria, Va.
MANHOOD: HOW LOST, HOW REsTOR-
pages. Third Edition. THE MEDICAL CON-
PANION AND GUIDE TO HEALTH, on the
RADICAL cure of Spermatorrbea, or Seminal
Weakness, Involuntary Seminal Losses, Impo
tency, Mental and Physical lncapaclty, Impede
ments to Mar rage, ETC., and the Venereai and
Syphilitic Ma.adies with plain and clear direc-
tions fol the speedy cure of Secondary Symp-
toms, Gonorrhea, elects, Structures, and all
diseases of the skin, such as Scurvy, Scrofula,
Ulcers, Boils, Blotches and Pimples on the face
and body. Consumption, Epilepsy, and Fits,
induced by selfindulgence or sexual extrava-
gance.
The celebrated author, In this admirable Trea-
tise clearly demonstrates from forty years
cessful practice, that the alarming consequence
of self-abuse may be radically cured pointing
out a mode Of cure at once simple, certain and
effectual, by means of which every sufferer, no
matter what his condition may be, can be eff
fectually cured, cheaply. privately and radically.
U-This book should be in the hands of every
youth and every man in the land.
Sent, under seal, in plain envelope. Price
so cents. Address, DR.. LEWIS, No. I Beach
Street, New York. lap Tom.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14

DERUVIAN SYRPU-An Iron Tonic-Im-
i portsnt to all invaiids. For sale at
sep2 LACEf's.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14

Teacher Wanted.
TN School No. 4, near Aliens Fresh. Appli-
| cations in writing will be received by either
Of the undersigned until April 18th.
R. PAYNE,
JOHN H. REEDER,
J. THOMAS COTTON,
March "a, lS71-4t. Trustees.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14

TaoBACcO-A prime lot st smoking and
i .0evipg Tobseee, ssd also a1ioS srx
tiele sfcigsrs. fox sale at LAcky'd>
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14
THE MARKETS.


WHEAr-Market firm to-day under advices
of an advance on the other side, but receipts
we're again light, and transactions in conse-
quence limited. Sales on Change 500 bush
els Western red at l63al66 cts, 800 do. choice
do ON private terms, 1900 do. Maryland red
at ITS cts, and 200 do. at 1875 cts.
CoRN--Dull; sales 3, 900 bushels white at 81
cts, l, 500 yellow at s1as2 cts, and some L.
zoo Western mixed at 764a77 cts.
RYE-Sales of 300 bushels at IS cts. for COM
mon, and IS cts for good.
,OArs-Sales of =, 900 bushels at 63a65 cts.
TOBACCO.-Receipts and inspections of leay
continue to increase, and in the aggregate since
1st January amount to 5, 1921 hhds. against D.
lis hhds. same time last year. The demand
is quite lively for Maryland; sales reach 5O0a
600 hhds., taken by shippers at steady figures.
Ohio is rather quiet, though there is some in
CURRY. We report sales of 100 hhds., old and
new crop. which were. taken by shippers and
manufacturers. In Kentucky, we report sales
Is to 100 bids. for export at quotations. No
thing reported in Virginia leaf; receipts and
stock small
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14

ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.

Orphans' Court OF Charles County, Sets
APRIL 4, 1871.
nRDERED by the Court. that ANDREW g.
~ CHAPMAN, Administrator Of GERARD w.
HUNG ERFoRD, deceased, give the notice required
BY law to the creditors Of said Gerard w. Hun
gerford to exhibit their claims, legally anthem
ticated, by advertisement published in some one
newspaper published in Charles County, Mary
land, once in each Of three successive weeks.
True copy,-Test:
JOSEPH STEWART,
Reg. Wills for Chs. Co.
NOTICE.
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE. That the sub
Il scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court Of Charles County, Maryland. letters
of Administration on the personal estate OF
GER.4RD W. HUJNCERFORD,
late OF said county. deceased. All persons hav-
ing claims against said deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof legally authenticated, to the subscriber,
on or before the 7th day Of October next.
they may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit Of said deceased's estate. Given under
my hand, this 7th day Of April. 1870.
ANDREW G. CHAPMAN. Admir-
ap 7-3w Of Gerard w. Hung-rford.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14

NOAH wxLKER 4 CO.,
Celebrated Clothiers of Baltimore, Md,
Announce the introduction of plan of ordering
CLOTHING 4 UNDERWEAR
By LETTER.
to which they call your special attention.
They will send on application their improved
and accurate
RULES FOR SELF-MEASUREMENT,
and full line Of samples from their immense
stock Of CLOTHS, C4ASSIMERES, coat.
INGS, SHIRIINGS. SC &C., thus enabling
parties in any part of the country to order their
Clothing and Shirts direct from them, with the
Ger tainty of receiving garments of
The Very Latest style
And Most Perfect Fit
attainable.
Goods ordered will be sent by Express to any
part of the country.
As n well known throughout the Southern
s ates they have for FORTY THREE YEARS
EXCELLED
in all departments of their business, which is a
substantial guarantee as to the character of the
Goods they will send out.
"A large and well assorted stock OF
READY-MADE CLOTHING
always on hand, together with full line of
FURNISHING GOODS
including all the latest Novelties in Design and at
POPULAR PRICES-
When Goods are sent per Express C. o. D.,
there will be no collection char ge on amounts
of $40 and over.
Roles for Self Measurement, Samples ct Goods
and Price List sent free on application.
- The attention of the Trade is invited to our
WHOLESALE DEPARTMENT which is al
ways kept up to the highest standard.
NOAH WALKER & CO.,
Manufacturers and Dealers in Mems and Boys
Clothing and Furnishing Goods, either
ready made or made to order.
l66 Md 1877 Baltimore Street,
lily BALTIMORE, MD.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14

AGENTS WANTED for a newly patented ar
Il ticle; sells ia every household, and without
competition. Send address for circulars. p. +.
CHRIST, Uniont0wn, Md.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14
R. P. Hall Z Co.. Props. Nashua, n. H.
Saa ty al Dvwyias and Dealers II Medicine.


AS our Hali.s Vegetable Siciiiaa Hair Re
IA newer, in many cases, .requires too long .
time and too much care to restore gray or faded
Whiskers, we have prepared this Dye in oss
preparation, which will quickly and endetually
accomplish this result. tits easily applied and
produces color which can neither be rsbbsa
Or washed off, - asifs2
i lrSold BY oil Druggists: Price - sts-
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14
BLQQMINGTON, I'LL. NUR&ERY.
SFEDSy
SEEDS!

SEEl1Ss @ss.. SAiGIxJSs
Market GARDENERS wanting fresh and reliable,
Seeds, should buy of the grower. We grow
the finest varieties Of Beet, Cabbage, Carrot,
Sugar Corn, Kale, Lettuce, Melon, Onion. Pars-
nip, Radish, Spinach, Squash. Turnip and other
Vegetable Seeds. Catalogues with Price List
mailed free WADE & ARMSTRONG; Seeds
men, ll25 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14
ORDER OF RATIFICATION.
In the Circuit Court for Charles County,
sitting as a Court Of Equity.
F. L. HIGDON, next friend to I. L. HIG DON,
infant.
Va.
+. L. HIGDON.

ORDERED that the sale made and repor ted by
OD. W. Hawkins, Trustee for the sale of the
above case mentioned, be ratified and confirm
ed, unless cause to the contrary he shown on or
before the third Monday in May next; pro-
vided a copy of this order be inserted in some
newspaper printed in Charlie. County, once in
each of three successive weeks before the said
third Monday in May next.
GEORGE A. HUNT.
Clerk ofC. c. for Charles County.
True copy-Test:
GEO. A. HUNT, Clerk.
ap 7-3w
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14

toMc Use The s.Vegstabls 1914
lO2O PULMONARY BALSAM." lou
The old standard remedy for Coughs, Colds.
Consumption. "Nothsns better" CurLEa Baos.
& Co Rosfnn = =
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14
FRAGRANT SAPOLIENE

Clothing; removes Paint. Grecse, Tar, &C., in
stansly, without the least injury to the finest
fabric. Sold by Druggists and Fancy Goods
Dealers. FRAGRANT SAPOLlENE CO, 80
Barclay St., New York, as La Sale St.. Chicago,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14

Naryland-frosted... ...........$4 90 o. s 90
sound common...... 30 To- W
good common....... so G9 90
middling .............. 90 (a9 9OO
good to fine red...... 10 90 (} Ii 90
{" fancy................. IA 90 a. Is 90
- upper country 90 (0 80 %
" ground leaves new 5 90 a. 90
Ohis-inferior to good conn.,. 90 G1 6 90
greenish and brOwn... so (9 90
I" medium to fine red...... 8 SO a. IL 90
" com. to med. spangled I 90 O. 10 90
{" fine spang' d to yellow. IL 90 a. rs 90
Kentucky-cOm. to good Jugs so 9 SO
i" com. to med. leaf... SO @ 8 so
fair to good........ so G9 10 90
good and prime leaf 10 90 a. Is 90
Yirginia-com. and good lugs... 90 e. 90
I" com. and med. leaf IS o. 90
fair and good do...... SO O. 10 so
" good to fine do. DID,. 10 90 a. IL 90
+" stems good to fne... 4 90 a. AS
Primings.. ........................... W (@ 5O
Jan. 1, ls7l.-Stock in Warehouses
and on shipboard not cleared........... s, 361
Inspected this week........................1 SOB
Inspected previously. ........"............ 4,31s
1922
Exported since January l, Maryland
and Ohl0...... 4, 10Y
Coastwise and on shipboard not
d............................... 900
- 5,25
Stock in warehouse this day............. 1898
Alexandria Market, April 10, 1871.
GRAIN
WHEAr.-Receipts very light and market in
active; sales of red at l42, l4s, l55 for fair to
good.
CoRN is inactive; offerings of $50 bushels.
= RYl.-No sales.
OATS are steady; sales at 50a60 cts.
Baltimore Cattle Market. April 6.
Prices for Beef Cattle ranged as follows =
Best Beeves at Sc 50a$8 rs; generally rated first
quality at S. 25aS6 so; medium or good fair
qaality at 81 75a$5 20; ordinary thin Steers,
Oxen and Cows at 81 25a$4 Is; inferior and
lowest grades of Cattle 81 0Oa$4 25--general
average of the market Sc II; extreme range of
prices 81 OOa$S 25. Most of the sales were
from SIS Is to 81 90 per 100 lbs.
SHEEP.-N0 material change in prices. We
quote wool sheep at SAT cts. and sheared at 4a6
cts. per Id. gross, as to quality. Lambs at So
asa per head.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14

VINEGAR, how made in 10 hours, without
VlN drugs. Particulars 10 cents. F. SAGE,
Cromwell Conn,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14

WIN. BOSWELL & CO.,
Port Tobacco, Md,
Agents for the sale of the above Fertilizer.
feb l7-3m
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14

MORNING STAR BlTTERs for sale at
N jys LACEY's.
Smyrna times., 1871-04-05

GOOD.-Itissa that the latest fashion in en-
gagements is to give no ring or presents of any
kind to the lady, and the wedding to be quiet
and plain, only the relatives being present, and
the brides dress very plain and simple. 1t is
quite time that reaction should take place
from the prevailing extravaganza of fashionable
weddings. At the rate things have been GO
ing on, it is fast becoming impossible for any
without dollar to begin housekeeping with,
are set out with silver services, gold and Jew
elry, by the mistaken prOdigalty of friends,
while the kitchen is bare of indispensable uten
sils There is usually a wOeful falling of
from the brilliant beginning. 1t is quite time
for young folks to begin at the other end O
married life, and set out with a programme
they can carry out
Smyrna times., 1871-04-05


consideration Of the shoddy element in litera-
ture, the first thing which arrests the attention
is the romance of rascality and the novel of
sensation. The authors of these seem to
plunge into the records of the criminal courts
in search of their plots aud characters, and
such "swells' as Pelham and Pendennis give
place to ruffians of the swell mob. The two
chief elements of interest are bigamy and
murder. In the old sentimental novel the he
rone went through three volumes of difficulties
to get one husband now, as in Miss Braddan's
" Aurora Floyd" she begins with two and de
votes her energies through the three volumes
to the getting rid of the superhuOus one. And
then the Indifference to human lite displayed
10y these rOmancers really demands the atten
ton OF the literary police Thus if a character
is in their way, or if they get tired of him.
they cOOlly run him through the body with a
gOose-quill, and literally blot him oct of exis
tence, thus furnishing new proof that " the
pen is mghtier than the sword. All their
power is of the bloodetting, brain -shattering,
teeth-gnashing, and interiectiOnal sort. Strange
that in war 80 prolific in herOism as that we
have gone through, with the newspapers cram
med with incidents that exceed in interest tie
marvels of fiction, there should be found any
class of society that should go to such horrible
trash as the literature Of yellow covers for
mental excitement Nothing lives in ltera
ture but that which has in it the vitality OF
creative art; and it wonId be safe advice to the
young to read nothing but what is old. In
this way they would at least avoid being swim
died by the perishable shoddy Of the mind
which now woos their attention in the sOp
shops of letters. The stuff will not wear; anC
if person could only see his own mind, witt
the rags of these suits hanging loose on hi
thoughts and affections, he would start bacl
amazed at the intellectual scare crow he wa
made to appear.-AtLdntic Monthly