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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-27
Domrstic Markets.

WILMINGTON, Jan. 9th.
Butter and eggs have declined in price. Butter
from 35 to 45c eggs 80 to So per dozen sirloin
steak 90 and 25 legs Of mutton 1s; chops 20
sausage II scrapple 8 lard l2 white potA-
toes 10 and II peck 80 to 60 per bu. sweet
potatoes 20 to 3j apples 25 to 35 walnuts 16
celery to 10 beets 5 ; cabbage 3 to 6; peas
l0c per qt. lima beans l6 Indian meal 3
hominy - saur kraut TO-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-27
Eost aud ,ypunG.

OST.-Was lost yesterday, friday afternoon,
a the drop Of an Rtruscan g1ld cal ring, anne
thyst set. The finder will be rewarded by leaving
tat BENZ. CLARK,
jan29-4t' No. A0T Market street
n OST.-In Almonds grocery store, Eighth and
\ Market Streets or IN going from there 70 Sew
enth and Washington streets POCKET BOOK,
containing between SC and 81. A reward Will be
given for its return 10
jan27-2t 703 WASHINGTON ST.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-27

The USIoS NJ. L. CHURCH RRyIyAL.-The re-
vival at the Union NJ. E Church still continues
with unabated interest and zeal. Rev. John
Alien, Of Newport preached last night. Twenty
eight penitents we're at the altar, ten OF whom
protested conversion. There will be no religious
services this evening, but on Sunday evening
services will be held both in the man audience
room and the lecture room.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-27
jan24-iss
N EGISTER,S nFFcr-

ID EGIsTER's OFFICE,
HI NEW CASTLE COUNTY, Dec. 18th, 1871
Upon the application of elena O. Hitler
Adminlstratrlx OF Charles f. A. Hitler, late OF VIII
mington city, In the said county, deceased
i is ordered and directed by the Register
that tile EXeeutrix aforesaid give notice Of the
grantingot Letters of Administration upon the Estate
Of the deceased, with the date OF granting thereof
by causing advertisements to be posted within forty
days from the date Of granting such letters in six
Of the most public places Of the county Of New Cas-
Tie, requiring all persons having demands against
the estate to present the same, or abide by an act
Of Assembly IN such case made and provided And
aso cause the same TO be inserted within the same
period in the DAILY COMMERCIAL newspaper pub
lished in Wilmington, and to be continued therein
three months.
Given under the hand and seal Of office of
IL 81 the Register aforesaid, at New Castle in New
Castle county aforesaid, the day and year
above written b. GIBBS Register
NOTlCE.-All persons having claims against the
estate Of the deceased must present the came duly
attested to the AdniniatrBtrix, on or before Dec.
18TH, 1872, or abide the act of Assembly in such
case made and provided.
HELENA q. KILLER, Admni7tratrix.
Addfesh, wilmington. Del janlt 2m
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-27

EB-A Bsdutftl Womdh-'The percepiive faculty
OF women is usually keeLer than the sane phTenO-
logical organ in men. Women know that beauty
rather than genius Is woTEpped by the sterneT sex.
man may talk Of the latter his lady -oye but the
keenness OF the wOan knows trat he is thit King OF
the former. Women are fond " admiration hence
one of their OngiDgs is 10 be beautiful The grand
secret OF female beauty is health, the power 70 eat
digest and assimilate proper quantity Of whole
some food. Take NlHEGAR BITTERs 1t Will cleanse
the stomach, tone the vital organs give perfect III.
gestion, purity the blood, clear up tie complexion,
and produce state of mental and physical eectri.
city, wh,ch gives ~ ymmetry Of form, bright eyes
white skiD glossy hair, ard genuine type OF fe-
male lovellness, which no cosmetic can produce.
lanS-4w
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-27

EB- IriensiBe Furniture Stors.-The attention OF
the public Is called to the very larse and varied
stock Of furniture Of j. a J. " Harman, No. 4iO
King street. Here Is nothing equal to ii In the
state Of Delaware, and persons wanting furniture
for office or dwelling can doubtless he acc0mlnO-
dated by this old and reliable nrm. They make
their own goods and sell al prices low as the best
houses In the large cities.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-27

Ew- FRESH PTSH-The flowing kinds are on
hand a. Farmers Market sth and Orange Hslhut
rock, lake shad, fresh mackere, sInelts, straw
terry bass, sun FISH, pike, white peich haddock, cod
1sh, founders, scGllops and oysters Fresh supply
on the way for Saturdays marLet.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-27

MAUSG THE FUR FLY.-Messrs Justice NJ.
Lowry and b. y Collins, of this town, are en-
gagged in buying fur, and, rince the llth Of
December, have secured the following stock ;
50, 900 rabbit. 900 muskrat, 700 coon, 400 opos-
sum, l52 mink, 81 foxes and ~ otters. This
splendid lot Of skins il now hanging in their
store room here, and is quite worth looking at.
1t has all been collected on this Peninsula, and
will be sold to the agents of European houses in
Philadelphia or New York. Mt0rd( Del Netrs.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-27

THE Ice CRoP.-Our large ice dealers have
secured a full crop of the great summer luxury.
As a general rule, the ice secured this is much
better than that Of last season. being clear solid
and from eight to ten inches in thickneas.
About $50, 600 tons have been housed in this
yicinity-Lidcre Republican,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-27

Fs-G ID TiD,es:-The ''gOod lime coming, has at
last arrived, especially to lady frle ds. We to-
day witnessed the working Of The most remarkable
invention Of the age, and forced 10 admit that
an object long Vaihly sought, and genera deemed
Impossible Ii at last accomplished. Scitnc! has
wrought many remarkable changes heretofore, but
none that excel In nstrinsic WORTH its present Vie
tory over the Wash-board
With the aid Of the DOLLAR ! EWARD SOAP,
any ordinary washing Il done wi hUut WaSh-board
or Machine Of any Kind, IN two hours time.
The manufacturers Will pay One Dollar on demand
to any person using their suap, IL IL fails ia doing
claimed. Also, ten times the value Of all articles
thai may be injured BY its use. Nm. ii, ALLMONI
i BRO, Agents for Wilmington.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-27

NEW FIRM by notice elsewhere in the COM
MEBcIAL it will be seen that the firm OF Smith d
Turner manufacturers OF Shoes at No. 80 W.
81 street, u dissolved, and new co-partnership
formed in the same business between Mr. Tur-
ner and General j. II. Wilson. Of New York, WHO
will continue to occupy the building Of the old
firm. Gen. Wilson will remain in New York,
being engaged in Railroad enterprises. We are
number of men,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-27

tB- BW Heads viii be needi u making out ioul
LIST Of February accounts. Send ycnr orders fol
these and any other kinds Of job printing 10 the
COMMERCIAL job G1iiee.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-27

H-Sfsd0t POUer has been applied TO all the ma.
chinefy Ia use Ia the CuNAhktlAL Job Onite and
al the prcsst have been Overhauled and put In
complete order. he material, and AL the appli-
snces for producing good work, IN rkt-rate con
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-27

RECOVERED D. II. Gustus, the well known
barber, who has been confined to the house with
rheumatism for some weeks has nearly recovered
and is getting about. His right hand is yet much
Crippled however.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-27

rw-O dsrs solicited for any sort Of book, mercan-
tile, and general job printing, at the CONN RCIAL
JOB Once. Estimates furnished, and all info. ma
tisn aud explanations cheeriuy given.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-27

TEMPERANCE MEETIHG.-A meeting OF the
friends of Temperance will be held at he West
Street Freuds' Meeting House, Il is evening.
See full notice on our second page.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-27

RUGBY LITERARY SocIETY.-A debating Society
was organized, yesterday, by the pupils OF Rugby
Academy, to be known as the Rugby Literary
Society" The following officers were elected
James Heyward, President Samuel B.. smyth,
Vice-President James F. Murphy, Secretary
NJ. NJ Osborne, Treasurer W. Lea Ferris, Ii.
brarian DR.. S. W. Murphy, Critic.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-27

rB-T0 BE SURB.-It is a fact pretty generally
known amongst gentlemen, especially well-dressed
Rentltmen that our German fellow citizen j hn II.
Mchausen. at No. 4l5 King street, is one of the
most capable and tasteful merchant tailors in The
Lity lie now has on hand very nice assortment
OF goods TOR winter wear, some Of extra quality
and mostly parchased before the rise in thg market
and pt rsOns wanting ClOhing made promptly, and
satisfactory 10 nt and price, should call on him
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-27

ER- FRESH FiSg, of the following Kinds. at st1
and Orange: Halibut. fresh maekerel smelts, PIKE,
strawberry bass, funnsh, haddock, eCUaders cod
nSh scl Hops and oysters.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-27
Police Court.

At the hetugr, tins morning, there we,e
three cases tor drunkenness disposed OF by the
MayOr. t.ned In each case 30 cents and costs.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-27

~ Mason d Haialin [ ran Co 3 celebrated Or
Rans-lhis Conn any are the leading makers the
world, doing large business Ia the pTincf al cities
OF Europe, as well as at hon They make several
times as many organs as any other maker Prices
reduced since Oct 1870 $50 to $500 and upwards.
Also, Geo. Steck Co.'S Pianos llaines Bro s and
BTadbury's Pianos. For sale In Philad lphla only
at Gould Fischer's, 923 Chestnut and 1915 Arch St
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-27

- Lay0s CUTS Of all kinds Of Steck, Farm Scenes,
4r Ac suitable for the dscnratiOn OF large public
sale posters, are on hand at the CoNvE q ~. DOT
flnfrP
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-27
stocks, Gold, 40.
wilmington Quotations, furnished oy n n kon
inSou Co, Bankers, 4th and AalEet sts
al O'Clock p NJ. today
CITY LIENS.

tw- This q tie Sc . n for Public Sales Send Ioui
orders for posters 10 the COMMERCIAL Job ONCE.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-27

ES-The new ColonLade Hotel. In Chestnut street
Philadelphia, Pa. "a nearest TO the Navy Yard al
Cemeteries.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-27

TEsrERANCE.-Rey. J. II. Lightboum Of the
Union NJ. L. Church, and others, will address a
Street Friends meeting house. The public are
invited.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-27

The PULPITs.-It was announced, last Sal =
bath, that Rev. w. II. II. Marsh would fill the
pulpit Of St. Pauls NJ. E. Church, tomorrow,
but instead of this he will preach at Central
Presbyterian, both morning and evening. Other
arrangements have been made for st. paul's.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-27
.snr zsnt.


INoR RENT -Tnrce-stary brick HOUSE, No an
s9I W. Fourth street with AL modeTn ila VII
nroyements Appiy WIN = PERKINS.
an9T Il 500 Washington st.
FNoR RFNr diamond state carr are W.T.
II 80 2lT aud 2i9 Kast Front street. one Of the
b.st lo-a,ions In the city for ihe busil or airy
Kind of manufacturing business. Immediate POS
session riven. JANIS 9 N. LALLl.
ENUR RENr-h use; No a99 peIsware a AySnue
ian2tN Tenth and Market bts.
VNoR RENT--A room on Marke. street 2g y by 30
ianq4-6t a06 Market street
U1oR RENT.-A truck FARM. near llmlngton.
II Apply to ianq2-tf q. WALTER.
USLEGANT second third and Fourth stories, over
~ Garrett Kent n Co.'S stores, shipley street,
above Second, 70 let for light business Also ounce
suitable for accountant espk tT 81 insqIa9Te rM
FNOR SALE OR RENT. SIX nve-roomed GEA
" BRICK HOUSES, on Liberty street near III
r. X. Depot. Apply To JOHN. II. FRAZER
Ideal Estate AGENT, East Third st,
jani6-eodim Telegraph Building)
ENoR RENT.-The NATIONAL HOTEL, on an
~ Water St Apply 10 q. b. GuIER, 8a
jani5-im' Corner Taylor and Poplar SITS.
ENCR RENT. = The store in the COMMERCIAL
Il building No. 2, W. Fifth street, now occupied
as a cigar store Apply AZ inns o,,FtCE
TNoR RENT.-The HOUSE No. an Market IN
T. street, containing fifteen rooms, gas, hot ht1
Ian6-tf 5. Il. STATS, No. 4n5 shipley 81
Il NOR RENT.-A three story brick dwelling con-
IL tanning ten rooms; water. gas, and BATH front
aud side yard. high and healthy location on Gilpn
avenue and Adams streetOne square from city cars
Apply TO HENRY BNGLIsH,
IanlO-tf lO9 West sire t.
CtToRE FOR RENT-No. II W. Ninth street;
! } also, store fixtures for sale. Inquire at 1l8
MARKET Street febi6,u GEO W. BALLOU.
NOR RENT.-Store No 6Oo Market street, run
ming through TO shipley street CThe store now
occupied by us.) Also, large rooms In I'd, 3D., and
4th stories, over stores 605 and ., with good Mar
ket street entrance.
For sale a large stock Of fine walnut, parlor and
chamber furniture at extremely low prices All in
want Of any kinds Of furniture should call soon as
are Offering all our goods at low prices 10 close
business. deel2-u s. T. McCLARf.
ENoR RENT.-The large building No as Il. Front
u street. wilmington, Del, lately occupied by
Bent a Lea as Match Factory, with steam power
attached suitable for carrying on any Kind OF busi-
ness. Inquire OF TiioS DARLINGTON,
decs II 500 Washington street.
ENOR RENT.-HOuse No. 915 Delaware Avenue,
Il with fifteen rooms, in complete order; and also
will sell a frame building on rear OF the lot built
for billiard room. Apply 70
No. 4 West Seventh street.
sep16-tf wilmington, Del.
EN0R RENT.-Hamony Mills, and Harmony Mills
II Farm. Posa 9sson given the 18th day of March,
ls72. Apply TO MRS. MARY T. CANDY,
800 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington.
dec1-1awd-&w
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-27

sg-TOultry.-A good supply Of Turkeys, Geese,
Ducks and Chickens at the farmers Market Eighth
a
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-27

Is IiUcK-Capt. W. p. Smith informs us that
he has his ice house on Shell-Pot creek filled to
the roof with ice Of good quality between seven
and eight inches thick The house will hold
between three and four thousand tons. lie is
ready now for dog dave.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-27

sN-TAe CoMMEscIAL J b Caoe turns ut bo K
work Of nIst rate style and quality.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-27

III Sirty cshts per pound for best Tt imported !
Green, Black, Japan and Xed! Broken Tea Leaf
This Broken Tea Leaf Ia Of the finest quality and
OF the most exquisite flavor. IL is Pure leaf, has
no stems, and IL third stronger than the whole
leaf, and but One-halfits price.
All the tirst-class hotels throughout the country
are using It continuously and satisfactorily.
1t is put up for family In caddies Of 10 pounds
and sent, g. o. D. TO any address, and for the trade
in half chests, upon which will be all wed nDera
discount Samples sent free. Address
PHILA. "BROKEN TEA LEAF Co.."
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-27
NEWARK, Jan l5th 1sI2
UTATER DEPARTMENT.
w CHIEF ENGtNRBR's OFFICE,

w CHIEF ENGINEERS OFFICE, !
No. 1000 Market Street,
Wilmington, Del, Dec 23d 1871,
OFFICE HOURS, . TO ~, NJ, and from q to &, r. NJ
WATER RENTS
The bills for lsI2 are now ready for payment. To
all bills MT paid before the 3lst day Of Ianu
arY, 1879, I'VE per cent will he added. TO those not
paid before the first day OF March, ten per cent will
be added. And II not paid before the first day Of
ter Ordinance
The water and protactiOn tax, on properties
where the Brandywine water Is MT Introduced is
payable at the ZANE time and place, and delinquents
are subject to tine same percentage as IN ases of
water rent. FRANK A. TAYLOR,
Jahl3-lbt Registrar.
NJ NoTICE.-I am still at the corner OF Second and
IN French Streets, and any one wishing to secure
bargains In cigars or tobacco would do well to call
as sell as low as the lowest. Fine yara cigars al
greatly reduced prices. Come down and see me,
and you will be waited upon cOureousy and be
satisfied that you came 10 the right place. Yours,
RESPECTFULLY. Ys.1 L. l. RICE Jr
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-27
Situations aaa HrIp agautea.
advertisements Of three lines are inserted undc
this head twice for rs cents)

NNTANTFD-A conpositor. A1rly at
w jan27-2t TfI3 OFFIC E.
WTANTED-Ay yOuHg lady wants a situation IN
w store. or to operate on q machine. Adde'S
jan2T-2t' A. A., THIS OFFICE.
XXTANTED A purchaser for the state OF Della
wv ware, for process for rec flying and refin-
ing liquors. Rectiiyers and territory for sale.
Apply 10 II. d. FLING,
jals6-ia No. Il, N. 9Th st., Philadelphia, Pa.
NNTANTED-A good steady boy In a music store
w une who can perform on the organ aud piano
preferred. Address j. N. q.
Jan23-u Commercial ONCE
XTANTED-A teacher, in School District No.
wv G2, New Castle County. Amply TO
j. JAS. JANTIEi,1 ,,o,
Il. A. POOL, SVih'
jan23-5t McDonough, Del.
NY TANTED-A colored boy as house waiter, not
w under l6 years OF age. Must have good sense
an active mind, be honest, and disposed to clean-
ness. Apply at
janl0-u THIS OFFICE.
A GENTS WANTED,
IN For the UNIVERSAL TWINE and THREAD
CUTTER. SAVES TIME, THREAD, FINGERS and
TEETH Something everybody wants. Samples
mailed on receipt OF % cents. Address GEORGE
DAVIS, 500 Broadway, New York. oct2G-3m
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-27
ANp coMMERoIAL
0FFios o. VaE DAILY COMMERCIAL.
Wilmington, Del, Jan. "a, 1879.

At regular stated meeting of the Home Loan
AsfoeiAlon, held last evening, si400 sold at III
Per cent. premium; $1,000, at II s2OO, at lO1z,
RE $1,000, at f0i4.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-27

The Palmetto Boys, cloth, Sl5O
20 ms for the Million, do, l5O
Mohdnmed Ali and his House. dO, lbO
OldiOwn Ftreside Stories, do 200
Aunt Pdtly's Scrap Bag do, l5O
Aunt JOS Scrap Bag, 40, lO0
Wild Men and Wild Beasts, do, lbO
The Wonders Of Water, do l5O
The Walking Doll, do, lb0
The Country OF tae Dwarfs, do, i7b
Stories of the Gorilla Country do, liz
The Divine Tragedy, do, 1iO
Ertc or Little by Little, do, IbO
W. @MoHans worth and Worthlessness, do, l 80
The hOOsler School Master, do, l.5O
Our Year, do, 1O0
Lucia Her Problem do, lao
The American Baron, do, 1b0
Ihe sylVestres, DO, 100
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-27
Gitu Wrdiuaures.

A N ORDINANCE to amend an ordinance enti-
~ tied "An Ordinance to create the Department
Of Engineering and Surveying for the City Of VIII
mingtOn."
Be il ordained By The City Council Of Rilnfrgton:
SECTION /. That section one OF the ordinance en-
titled IAN Ordinance 10 create the Department OF
Engineering aud Surveying for the City of Whining
ton, be amended by striking out the whole OF said
section, and by inserting in lieu thre0f the following,
which shall be section one tD OF said ordinance
$50. l. That the Department Of Engineering and
Surveying hereby established, shall be under the
control of the Committee on Opening Streets, who
sha'l exercise general supervision ever the Rngi-
neering and surveying Department. and TO whose
direction the Chief Engineer and officers shall
form. The Department shall consist of one Chief
Engineer and Surveyor, and two more Assistants,
as the Council shall think necessary and their titles
shall be 'Ths Surveyors or Regulators Of the CITY
OF Wilmington"
Passed az the City Hall, Jan. 10th, 1879.
JOSHUA MARlS, President OF City Council
Attest: Il. n. TAYLOR, CLERK. 2t
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-27
3paraiug.
Nautsd.

advertisements Of three lines are inserted under
this head three times for 80 cents.)
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-27

GSHERIFFALTY CARD respectfully pre-
- sent my name to the Republican V0ters " New
castle County az a candidate for the nomination for
Sheriff Of the County, and thanking my many
friends far their warm support In 1870, trust still
nave their confidence and approval. The successful
nominee will have my hearty support
X. LEWIS ARMSTRONG,
janl5-eOd&wtn Cnristiana Hundred.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-27

= kSHEKIFFALTI.
TO the voters OF the Republican Party of New Cas-
tie county:
-tNsN~x1 GENTLEMEN Encouraged by many
4 friends and the fattering vote given to
q me ut the last nomination election am
induced to again offer myself as q candidate for
nomination of Sheriff for the County OF New Castle
pedglng myself to abide by the nomination OF said
Party and give my hearty support to the successful
candidate.
Respectfully, EDWIN LEWIS,
Wilmington Hundred, lan25 dAwtf
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-27
MIA. "BRoKEN TEA LEAF co.
An Appeal to Reason.

No. Il South FRONT Street,
pIIIT AnUT pIfTA
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-06-20

es, then it is plain the land is worth moth
ing, or rather the rate of taxation is In
.olerable. The State officials can take
which horn OF the dilemma they choose.
The reason why we have oepublit
schools is rot to be found in. the non pay
ment OF taxes. The Radical party. have
had full control of the State for four years
Int. have been taxing the property hold.
ers without let or hindrance, and at yate
far ahead of any State in Che Union. Tht
people have paid their taxes, too, except /
very few small land-holders, black ant
white. The whole sum 'of their take.
amounts to but very little, but they lar
unable to pay that little, land are beint
sold ouS Of houseandihome In consequence,
Milliens, though, have. been paid, In AM
have been made awayfwith by the corrupt
men whom the coloied people have seen
fit to entrnst with the charge Of public at
fairs. j, The money that should have gont
to educate the pool, children Of the Stati
and to other worthy purposes, has beel
used to build:princeiy mansions, buy cost
iy'equipages, fine teams, fash jewelry and
fiirnish the means of riotous and profl
gate living to lnen who, before they came
into this State, Or before they got into Of
fee, had not the means scarcely toprovlde
themselves with bread. One can walh
around Columbia alone and see where
nupdreds OF thousands of dollars Of schoo
money has been unlawfully appropriated
Ph9niz. -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-06-20
keaA lha tlala shut.

An English farmer was one day at
work IN his fields, when he. saw "a
party of hunlsmen riding about on
l4.s farm. He had one field that he
uas specially anxious they should no,
ride over, as rAe crap was in a a.condi-
tion to be badly injured by the tramp
OF the horses. So he dispatched onr
Of his workmen to this field, telling
linn to shut the gate. and then keel
a watch On 1t, and on no account to
permit it to be opened. The roy
went as he was biddsn, out VS.
scarcely al hls p'st ueiore Inc. nu'-
ters Game up, .'eremplo:i.y ordering
The gate to be opened. luis lie 10Y
!eclineu to do, stating the orders re.
cciyed and MS determination not t.,
dlsobey them. Threats and bribe'
Were offered alike III vain; one alter
another came forward as spokesman,
but all with Tie same result; the boy
remained immovable in the determl
nation not to open the gate. After q
while one of noblepresence advanced,
anil said in a commanding tone: "My
BOY, do you know me? I am the
Duke ol Wellington, one not accus-
toned to be disQbeyed; and 1 COM
nand you to open that gate that ]
and my friends may pass through:
The boy litteu'his cap, and stood un
covered before tie man whom ali
England delighted TO honor, then an
swered firmly: II am sure the Duk,
of Wellington would not wish me t.
disobey orders. must keep this
gate shut. nor suffer any one to pas,
bu; with rny masters express per-
mission.
Greatly pleased, the, sturdy old
sfIaH H5HoF ftsha Sc hBysSas BSS e man 7 Who ssa
neither be bribed nor frightened into
doing wrong. With an army of such
soldiers, ! could conquer not only the
French, but all the world" And
handing the boy a glittering sover-
eign, the ld.Duke put spurs & his
horse and galloped away, while the
boy ran of to his work, shouting at
the top Of his voice: ",Hurrah, hur
rAh l've.done what Napoleon could
not do-Iue kept out the Duke OF
Wellington"
Every body is q gate.keeper, and
lis masters command is, BE thou
;aithful unto death.