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NH 21-Th2w

l5l--Inyol.
TTNHlS Is TO GIVE N0TiCE-That on the
Il 2lst day of March, 1872, a warrant in bank
ruptcy was issued out of the District Court of
the United States for the Eastern District of
Va, against the estate of Isaac Hirsch, of Rich
mond city, and State of Virginia, who has
been adiudged q bankrupt on the petition
of his creditors: That the payment of any debts,
and the delivery of any property belonging to
said bankrupt, to him or for his use, and the
transfer of any property by him, are forbidden
by law That a meeting of the creditors of said
bankrupt, to prove their debts, and choose one or
more assignees of his estate, will be held at d
Court of Bankruptcy, to be holden 1T the Regis
ter's Office, in Richmond, Virginia. before w. w.
Forbes, Esq, Register, on the 9th day OF
April, A. D., 1872, at 10 o'clock A. M.
DAVID b. PARKER,
NH 21-Th2w U. S. Marshal.
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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
il TED STATES fer the Eastern District of Vir-
ginia.
In the matter of James A. Farmer, bank
rupt-in bankruptcy.
To Whom it May Concen-The undersigned,
J. Amber Smith, of Richmond city, Virginia,
hereby gives notice of his appointment as assig.
signee of the estate of James A. Farmer, oil
Richmond city, In said district, who was, on
the 26th day of March, 1872, adiudged a bank
rupt on his own petition by the District Court OF
said district.
Dated Richmond, April l6, 1872.
J. AMBLER SMITH,
APP l7-W3w Assignee
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I,HIs Is TO GIVE W SorIoE .-rbat on iii

l. sd day of April, 1872, a warrant in bank
ruptcy was issued out of the District Court of the
United States for the Eastern District of yir-
ginia, against the estate of w M Mason Of
Caroline county, and State of Va, who has
been adjudged a bankrupt on his own petition -
That the payment of any debts, and the delivery
of any property belonging 10 said bankrupt, to
him or for his use, and the transfer of any pro-
perty by him, are forbidden by law THAT a
meeting of the creditors of said bankrupt, to
of his estate will be held at a court of bank
ruptcy, to be holden at the office of the register
in Richmond, Va, before w w. Forbes, ESQ.,
register, on the 10th day of May, 1872, at 10
O'Clock A. M. DAVID b. PARKER.
ap 25-Th2w -. u. s. Marshal
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1888
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
j. TED STATES for the Eastern District of
Virginia. -a
In the matter of T. Il. Fisher, bankrupt
in bankruptcy
At Richmond Va, this Sd day of April, 1872.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Please take notice, that petition has been
presented to the Hon. John c. Underwood Judge
Smith, assignee of the estate of said bankrupt to
sell the real estate belonging to said bankrupt,
free from all liens and encumbrances thereon,
This is to give notice to all persons interested,
that in the terms of said petition an order has
been issued by the Judge aforesaid for all per-
sons who may be Interested in said estate, to ap-
pear before w. W Forbes, Register, at his office
in Richmond, Va, on the 18th day of April,
1872, at 10 o clock A. NJ, and show cause, if any
they have, why such order should not be granted
J. AN1BLER SMITH,
an 4-Th2w Assignee,
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rINfilS is TO GIVE NOTICE That on the

Il 10th day of April, 1872, warrant in bank
ruptcy was issued out of the District Court of the
United States tor the Eastern District of Virginia
against the estate of r. M. Ralne, of Din.
widdie county, and State of Va, who has been
adjudged a bankrupt on his own petition THAT
the payment of any debts, and the delivery of
or for his use, and the transfer of any property
by him. are forbidden by law THAT a meeting
Of the creditors of said banlruptAt to prove their
debts and choose one or more assignees of his es-
holden at the Registers Office, in Richmond,
Va, before w. W. Forbes, Esq, Register, on the
9Th day of April 1872 at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
DAVID b. PARKER,
APP l2-F2w u S. Marshal.
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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
Il TED STATES for the Eastern District Of
Virginia.
In the matter of Bladen Hall, bankrupt
lin bankruptcy.
To Whom it May Concern-The undersigned,
VIM. Flegenheimer,of Richmond city, Va hereby
gives notice of his appointment as assignee of
the estate of Bladen Hall, of Richmond
county, In said District, who was, on the LIST day
Of February, 1872 adjudged a bankrupt on his
own petition by the District Court of said Dis
trict.
Dated Richmond, April LIST, 1872
WIN. FLEGENHEIMER,
ap2-TSw Assignee.
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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
l. TED STATES for the Eastern District of
Virginia.
In the matter Of G. w. Jones, bankrupt-in
bankruptcy.
Eastern District Of Virginia, SIS:
Notice is hereby given that a final meet
bankrupt, for the purpose of declaring a divi-
dend, will be held at Richmond, at the office of
w. W. Forbes, register in bankruptcy, in said
district, on Thursday, the 18th day of April,
1872, at 10 O'Clock A. M, in accordance with the
provisions of the 27th section of the bankruptcy
act of March 3D. 1867.
Dated at Richmond, this LIST day of April,
1872. A. FORBES,
ap 6-S2w Assignee
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF TILE

lj3-InYOl.
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
i UNITED STATES for the Eastern District
of Virginia.
In the matter of w G. Davidson, assignee. &c,
vs.. Edgar McKenney, bankrupt--in Bankruptcy
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
The undersigned, VIM. ii. Allderdice, of Rich
mond city, Virginia, hereby gives notice of his
appointment as assignee Of the estate OF Edgar
McKenney of Caroline county, in said district,
who was, on the 10th day of March, 1872, adj
judged bankrupt on petition of his creditors
by the District Court of said District
Dated Richmond Va, April l6, 1879.
VIM IL. ALLDERDICE,
APP l7--W3W Assignee.
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95
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI

TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
i TED STATES for the Eastern District of
Virginia.
In the matter of Fisher, Mathews & Roberts
VS.. John l.. Cox, bankrupt-in bankruptcy.
Eastern District Of Virginia, SIS:
Notice is hereby given that Il final meeting of
the creditors of the said John L. Cox, bankrupt
for the purpose of declaring dividend, will be
Register in Bankruptcy in said district, on We'd
nesday. the 10th day of May, 1873, ut 10 o'clock
A. M, in accordance with the provisions of the
bankruptcy act of March I'd, 1857.
Dated at Richmond this 9Th day of April, ls72
.r.-r T. III. BROOKE.
ap sew Assignee.
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BANKRUPT NOTICES.

1856
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
L. UNITED STATES for the Eastern District
of Virginia.
In the matter of William ]. Henning, bank
rupt-in bankruptcy. p
TO WHOM'IT MAY CONCERN:
The undersigned, J. Amber Smith, of Rich
mond city, Va, hereby gives notice of his APP
Pointment as assignee of the estate of VIM. J.
Henning of Richmond city, in said district, who
was, on the 9th day of March, 1872, adiudged
q bankrupt on his own petition by the District
Court of said District.
Dated Richmond, April l6, 1872.
J. AMBLER SMITH,
ap l7-W3w Assignee.
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THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE-That on the
Il 4th day of April, 1872 warrant in
bankruptcy was issued out of the District Court
Of the United States for the Eastern District of
Virginia, against the estate of John s. South OF
King and Queen county, and State of Va, who
has been adjudged bankrupt on his own petit
ton That the payment of any debts, and the
delivery of any property belonging to said bank
rupt, to him or for his use, and the transfer Of
any property by him are forbidden by law That
a meeting of the creditors of the said bankrupt,
TO prove their debts, and choose one or more as
signees of his estate, will be held at court OF
bankruptcy, to be holden at the Registers Office
in Richmond Va, before w. w. Forbes, Esq
Register, on the 25th day of April, A. D.
1872, Mt 10 o'clock NJ.
DAVID b. PARKER,
ap snow y. S. Marshal.
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STEAMSHIPS

DOR NEW YORK.--0LD Do <sEsa
II MtNION STEAMSHIP COM S1assNa4s
PANY
The side-wheel steamships OLD DOMINION
W(ANOKE, ISAAC BELL, SARATOGA, Nj.
AGARA, ALBEMARI4E, and HATTERAS,
leave New York for Norfolk, City Point, and
Richmond, every TUESDAY, THURSDAY and
SATURDAY, at O'Clock p. NJ Leave Rich
mond every TUESDAY, FRIDAY, and SUN.
DAY, at high tide.
These ships are entirely new. They have
elegant saloons, state-rooms, and bathrooms
The fare, accommodations, and attention, are
unsurpassed.
Close connections made with steamers for ali
Southern, Eastern, Western, and European
ports.
kdg For further information apply TO
JOHN W. WYATT Agent,
ja l--tf No. 3 Governor street.
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43i7
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
l. TED STATES for the Eastern District of Tir-
ginia.
In the matter of Samuel Megeatb, bankrupt
in bankruptcy.
To Whom it May Concern-The undersigned,
John s. Fowler, of Alexandria county, Virginia,
hereby gives notice of his appointment as as
sgnee of the estate of Samn Megeath, of Lou
doun county, in said district who was, on the
goth day of March, 1872, adiudged a bankrupt
on his own petition by the District Court of said
District. JOHN S. FOWLER,
up 25-Th3W Assignee.
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INSURANCE COMPANIES.


FIRE AND MARINE.
JOHN H. CLAIBORNE L. Co., Agents, HOS
Main street.
LIVERPOOL & LONDON & GLOBE, Daven-
port Co. agents, ll04 Main street ed foor)
RICHMOND BANKING AND INSURANCE
CO., 1902 Main street. See advertisement.
THOS. NJ. ALFRIEND & SON, General Agents,
500 Main street. See advertisement.
MUTUAL ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF yIR-
GINA, Tenth and Bank streets.
CONTINENTAL OF NEW YORK-Thomas S.
ArJnisteau, agent--lll3 Main street.
LIFE.
LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, Virginia
Department office l0l4 Main street. See adj
vertisement
MUTUAL LIFE IN. Y.)-John II. Claiborne,
agent, ll0s Main street.
PIEDMONT AND ARLINGTON-Home Office
s22 Main street.
BROOKLYN IN. Y.)-Thos. NJ Alfiend & Son
Agents-s02 Main street See advertisement.
UNIVERSAL LIFE IN. Y.)--L W. Rose, Agent,
1ll3 Main street
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I,Hls sro GIVE Nor,cE-rha,o ON the en-.

FfNHiS - IOGItE NUTtCE-Ihat ON the 3Itn
l. day of April, 1872 a warrant in bankruptcy
was issued out of the District Court of the Uni
ted States for the Eastern District of Virginia,
against the estate of Jas w. Duke of Southamp-
ton county, and State of Virginia, who has been
adjudged a bankrupt on his own petition that
the payment ofany debts, and the delivery Of any
property belonging 10 said bankrupt to
him or for his use, and the transfer of any
property by him, are forbidden by law; that
a meeting of the creditors of said bankrupt, to
prove their debts and choose one or more assign
ees of his estate will be held at court of bank
ruptcy, to be holden at No. 20 Bank street, Nor
folk, Va, before Benjamin b. Foster, Esq, Reg
lister, on the goth day Of May, A. d. 1872, at
IL o'clock M. JOHN w. FARRELL,
ap 30-M2w Deputy Marshal as MESSENGER.
CPEOIMEN COPIES OF THE WEEKLY
- STATE JOURNAL. ssnt free.
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RAILROADS


~
On and after April 18th, PASSENGER
TRAINS leave Richmond Sundays excepted)
as follows
$50 A. M.-2TAIL TRAIN for White Sulphur
Springs connecting at Gordonsville with Orange
Alexandria and Manassas train for Washing ton
and North, and Lynchburg and South
1856 P. ACCOMMODATION TRAIN for
Gordonsville, except on Saturday on which day
Il leaves at 400 Z. NJ. This tram connects at Cor
louisville with the night trains ON the Orange,
Alexandria and Manassas railroad for LYNCH
BURG and WASHINGTON
THROUGH TICKETS, at low rates, sold to
all points Northwest and Southwest
Storage tickets from Liverpool, Queenstown,
Amsterdam, Antwerp, Hamburg, Havre, Rotter.
dam, Bergen, Copenhagen, and t4othenburg to
all points on this road can be bought of the Ge-
neral Ticket Agent ut Richmond, or can be or
dered through any station agent on the road
Further information may be obtained at the
company's offices.
No Passenger Trains are run ON Sundays.
A. H. PERRY,
General Superintendent.
JAMES +. NETHERLASD,
General Ticket Agent iel
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TOBACCO FOR SALE

Any person having FINE pRIGHTswRAP-
PIERS, of small size, at Ii 10 20 cents, and
SHORT, SMALL STEM BRIGHT LUGS, suit.
able for manufacturing bright plug, at TO
cents will find purchasers by sending samples TO
DOMINION TOBACCO COMPANY,
fe ISM Toroto, Ontario.
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PASSENGER. TRAIN

EaSoENIEN TRAIN
leaves Richmond On TUESDAYS, THURS
DAYS, and SATURDAYS, at p. NJ, connect
ing with the splendid
STEAMER STATE OF VIRGINIA
Captain L. W. FREEMAN,
for the above-named points, touching at the
river landings, and arriving in Baltimore the
following morning IN time 10 connect with trains
North and West.
Through tickets and baggage checked to All
points
Leaves DAILY Except Sunday for West
Point.
Steamer leaves Baltimore, Pier No. ., No. 90
Light street, on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS
and FRIDAYS. at 4 p. M, arriving in Richmond
at IL O'Clock the following morning, giving pas
sengers hours and 50 minutes to transact bust
ness and dine before the leaving of the trains
South.
FREIGHT TRAIN,
with passenger attached leaves TUES
DAYS, THURSDAYS, and SATURDAYS, at /
O'Clock A. M, fol through freights to all points
North and West, and ON MONDAYS, WE'D
NESDATS and FRIDAYS, for local freight be-
tween Richmond and West Point.
Freights received daily, carefully handled, and
promptly forwarded.
Through bills of lading given to all points.
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A Ii THE TYPE WITH WHICH THIS
IA PAPER Is PRINTED, was cast at the
foundry of H. l.. PELOUZE CO,
10 lk--deod&wem Richmond, Va
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NO. I7U-In Equity. -
I'm THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE UNI-
l. TED STATES for the Eastern District of
Virginia. ...s. $3.50
In the matter of Harvey Terry VS.. the Bank
OF Monticello.
Ordered that the sale of the property made
and reported by M. F.. Peasants and E, M. Gar
nett, special commissioners in this cause, be
ratified and confirmed, unless exceptions be
taken thereto within thirty days from this, the
LIST day of April, 1872: Provided, copy of this
order be published three times week Tor three
successive weeks in some daily paper published
in the city of Richmond.
copy-Teste
M. L. PLEASANTS,
ap 2-3taw3w CLERK,
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l56-Inycl.
DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
IL STATES for the Eastern District of Vir-
ginia--in bankruptcy.
In the matter of L. N. Peterson VS.. Alpheus
Boiling, bankrupt-in b bankruptcy
warrant in bankruptcy has been issued by
said court against the estate of Alpheus Boiling,
of the county of Henrico, State of Virginia, who
has been adjudged a bankrupt on the petition
of his creditors and the payment of any debts,
and the delivery of any property belonging to
said BANKRUPT, to him or for his use, and the
transfer of any property by him, are forbidden
by law; a meeting of the creditors of said
bankrupt, to prove their debts and choose one
or more assignees of his estate, will be held ut
a court of bankruptcy, to be holden at the office
of the Register, in Richmond, Va, before w. w.
Forbes, Esq, Register, on the LIST day OF May,
A. ID. 1872, at IL o'clock A. M.
DAVID b. PARKER,
APP PEW u. S. Marshal
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,1rnJ Nr mn 8,

u. Y, SUpt.
REUBEE FOSTER, General Agent, No. go Light
street. Baltimore
J. l.. TAYLOR, General Ticket and Freight
Agent, Richmond. fel7-tf
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VIRGINIA STEAMSHIP AND GSs
Y PACKET COMPANY. ssssk%AsS.

The steamship GEORGE B. UPTON leaves
New York every SATURDAY; leaves Richmond
every TUESDAY.
The steamship WILLIAM p. CLYDE leaves
New York every TUESDAY leaves Richmond
every FRIDAY.
Freight received daily.
ID. J. BURR, President,
1914 Main street.
$. ALEXANDER Agent and GenT Stunt. ap4
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IRON MANUFACTURERS.

RICHMOND ARCHITECTURAL IRON AND
STOVE COMPANY, 1000 Gary street.
VARIETY IRON WORKS, J. ID. Browne. Pro-
prietor 9O5 and 907 Bank street
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j. T.. LIPsCOMBE & CO.'S celebrated RYE
Whistles, 1910 Franklin street.
WILLIAM ELLISON, 1850 Main street, keeps
constantly on hand q large stock Of Rye and
Bourbon Whiskeys, Imported and Domestic
Brandies. Gin. Rum, Wines. &c.
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I49-InVOl
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
Il UNITED STATES for the Eastern District of
Virginia.
In the matter of J. NJ. Garrard vs. Joseph w.
Pledge, bankrupt-in bankruptcy.
To whom it May Concern The undersigned,
hereby gives notice of his appointment as as.
signee of the estate of Joseph w. Pledge of
Richmond city, in said district, who was,
on the LIST day of March, 1872, adjudged
a bankrupt on his creditors petition by the Dis
triet Court of said district.
Dated Richmond, Va, April 18th, 1872.
VIM. l.. WHITE,
ap l2-F3w Assignee.
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SIGN AND HOUSE PAINTING.

w A. WYATT e. A. G. EVANS,
W.. 7O4 GRACE STREET,
de % All work shall be promptly attended to
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4S52
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
l. TED STATES for the Eastern District OF
Virginia.
In the matter of Albert T. Garrett, bankrupt
in bankruptcy. .
To Whom il May Concern-The undersigned,
John S. Fowler, of Alexandria county, Virginia,
hereby gives notice OF his appointment as assignee
of the estate of Albert t. Garrett, of Loudoun
county, in said district, who was, on the 25th day
of March, 1872, adjudged bankrupt on his own
petition by the District Court of said District.
Dated April %, 1872.
JOHN S. FOWLER,
np 25--Th3w Assignee.
167--In Equity.
TN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE UNI
l. TED STATES for the Eastern District of
Virginia.
Harvey Terry VS.. Bank of Howardsville ct ais
Ordered that the sale of the stock made and
reported by VIM. Ira Smith, receiver in this
cause, be ratified and confirmed unless exeep-
ton be taken thereto within thirty days from
this the Sth day of April, 1879.
A copy-Teste:
M. T. PLEASANTS,
ap 9-3aw3w Clerk.
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ID ICBN,0ND AND
III YORK RIVER RAILROAD
TO SHIPPERS AND THE TRAVEL.
ING PUBLIC.
LINE BETWEEN

TRI-wEEKLY line BETWEEN
BALTIMORE, PHILADELPHIA
NEW YORK AND BOSTON,
AND To ALL POINTS NORTH AND EAST, wgsr AND
yORTUWFsT
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TYPE FOUNDERS.

III. L. PEL0UZE 81 Co., Franklin, between
Twelfth and ThirteeIth streets. See adver-
tsement.
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JEWELLERS.
Liquor DEALERs-w Wholesale.


JOHN II. TYLER a. CO., hot Main street.
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Ibt--IN tQUIty.
TN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE UNI
l. TED STATES for the Eastern District of
Virginia
W. H. Morton, assignee, VS.. J. NJ. earring ton,
assignee.
Ordered that the sale of the property made
and reported by ]. NJ Darlington and w. II.
Morton, commissioners in this cause, be ratified
and confirmed, unless exception be taken thereto
within thirty days from this, the 4th day of
April, 1872
A copy-Teste:
M. T. PLEASANTS,
APP 9-3aw3W Clers
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1853
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
l. UNITED STATES for the Eastern District
of Virginia.
rupt--in bankruptcy.
TO Whom it May Concem-The undersigned
10. Lane Stern, of Richmond city, Virginia.
hereby gives notice of his appointment as as
signee of the estate of b. T. Trevillian, of
Caroline county, in said District, who was, OH
the Goth day of March, 1872, adjudged q bank
rupt on his own petition by the District Court of
said District.
NDated April IS, 1872.
10. LANE STERN,
ap l7-W3w Assignee.
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I'D lCMMOND, FREDERICKSBURG AND

tfVHViiII SUPERINTENDENT,
JAMES T. NETHERLAxD,
General Ticket Agent. iel
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iy 81
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-02-06
Gbe Qintes, New BLOOMFIELD, 1)a.

door. All was still and nobody came.
raped again, and fancied heard IN re-
sponse litter on tho inside. This time
however, there was the turning of a key
or removing bolt and the door swung
open, and there, in the light of two blazing
lamps held ill the hands of my fairy of the
wagon, who "sang in the choir with Myra
Small" stood my old shipmate Bob in APP
parently excellent condition, and an cx-
preston on his face altogether unlike
that which any ghost wears that ever
heard of F..."
"Bob Small, by all that's rascallyw
said I, for moment rcgretting that he
was not in the bottom of the sea.
"Yes, jack" said he after had enter
cd, "the very same hid away in the run
on board the brig, ashamed Of my wild
prognostic when the cook killed the shark,
and determined that even you should not
see me till you saw me here, as l knew you
would, because know you would comply
with my dying request. So Myra has been
down to the depot every day for week to
watch for the big chest, and the fellow
along with it, thanking her stars to-day at
the fortune which gave you her company.
She knew you from my description and the
chest"
"Well, Bob" l said, "I suppose ought
to rejoice that you are alive, though hang
me if would undergo so much dispute
tude on any account again. And Miss
Myra must accept my apology for not re-
cognizing her by instinct"
Then the old folks came in, and we had a
good time all around the old gentleman
informing me of the trick put upon him in
shutting him down cellar, which he
seemed to relish, as he recalled it, and the
old lady looked as pleasant as an October
evening, while Myra beamed ineffably on
all.
Perhaps ought to finish my story by
falling in love with Myra and marrying her,
but found no chance for that because
she had good-looking printer who was
booked for her good graces, though she
| liked me as the friend of Bob and gave
the elephants tooth, which, years after, /
saw her youngest baby cutting its teeth
upon.
Bob is now one of the most successful
shipmasters out of New York, and l am
the readers very humble servant
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The Earlier. the Easier.

An old man one day took child on his
knee, and talked to him about Jesus, and
told him to seek the Saviour now, and pray
to him, and love him. The child knew
that the old man himself was not Chris
tian, and felt surprised Then he looked
up into the old mans face, and said: "But
why don't you seek God? ?"
The old man was affected by the question,
and replied, "Ah, my dear child, neglec-
ted to do so when Twas young, and now
my heart is so hard that / fear Ishall never
be able"
All, my readers, believe him ! "To-day
il ye will hear his voice, harden not your
hearts," 1t will be more difficult to hear
tomorrow. And weeks, and months, and
years hence, even could you be sure of them,
how high ard strong barrier will gradual
ly be rising between you and Christ They
that seek me early shall find me-"