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Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-20

esr For Loss Of Appetite, Dyspepsia Indigestion.
depresslon OF spirits and general debility in tnelr
varieus forms Ferro-PhosporatedE Ellxlr OF Casaya
made by CasweI, Hazard h Co., New YORK, and
lani tonic for pstien recovering from fever or Oth
rr 81 .kuess It mas no eqaal. II taken during the
peason II prevents fever and ague and etheF inter-
,ntifpnt feVerg
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-20

THSITY CHAPEL CHoIR-We understand that
the choir of TRINITY Chapel has been strengthen
cd by the engagement OF Mr. Rhodes as tenor
and leader. Mir Il. will enter upon his duties on
The nrst sunday IN November. II We mistake
not the lest interests of sacred music viii be
greatly advanced by the professional services oi
dr. Rhodes III Wilmington.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-20

tw-"out, TANNED Spot 1.-THE energetic exca-
nation OF Macbeth ID mentally CALCULATED BY every
housewife when confronted by the manifold variety
Of ttains and spo,s tnat dshgUTe articles OF house.
nod ornament and use. But the "spots are not SO
esey 1 remove by Ordna MEANS a little sapoha
pr u9ht into timely use causes tleh 70 ulsap as
II hT magic aud bring peace and satisfaction 10 the
housewife mind. 40 cheap as common soap ana
hu.dred times more effective.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-20

The CLosINe SALE OF TEE LATE W. READS
LlBKARY.-Ihe sale OF the late VIM. 4. Read r
ADrary, which commenced at the auction rooIn-
vi Og and Miller. on Friday evening" closed
on Saturday evening. The books, generally,
sold we'll The book Of autograph letters, which
Mr. Read priced so highly in his life time,
though put up Tor sale was bid i'll at $40, tins
being considered far too low price for such a
valuable collection Of letters aid autograph sig
natures. The collection comprises letters from
/ 95 different persons, most OF whom lived during
he carrier history of Cur nation, and several O
| whom CORES 9ondld freely with the Read family
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-20
CITY ITEMS.

.g-got Suspended - We have en- abundance OF
CURRENCY and will receive checks rom ftspons@lnie @
nsrTtes /, , paymept for Boots and Shoes, aud give
oai@no0 - BABC0CK & BRO,
2L7 and 2OS Market street.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-20

cp-m Fire Minutes fyr Refreshments Ever body
who has Travelled by railroad mas heard the aoJVe
announcement End as probably sun 5red tlon eat
INV too hastily therebJ sowing the seed / nylp p
sia IL is CONT r. n know that the PERUVIAN - r.
10 vii cure the worst cases OF Dyspepsia, AZ thLns-
ands are ready to testify.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-20

~ YHB ONLY PLACE
where ladies' can get ssited in
aoUPsK IRTs, CoRsETs AND UNDERWEAR
isat
FRANK'S LADIES' EMPORIUM,
5ll Market Street, wilmington.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-20

eT-" Healing on the Wings" say all who have
made use OF Dr. Wtstai's Balsam Of W.ld Cherry,
and Nv such use been cured of coughs, colds, oron-
mi ls sore throat. influenza or consuI1pu a. Inc
pIudent will ways keep ths B andaId remedy oy
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-20

OGLE h Miller Aucti1neers, will sell at public
sale, on Thursday, November 4th so the properly
Of he Bakers Enluu sltuat AZ me ,, T.. corner 81
Fourln and walnut sIree.s, AID the dwelling housr,
10 Anl hLIhIlmEs.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-20
ON has onened.

The sour kraut season has opened.
The shade was very comfortable yesterday.
Remember the peerless little Lotta to morrow
evening.
The Fruit Growers Association meets at Dover
to morrow.
The P. W. 4 b 90. is now running the only
Sunday trains from Wilmington.
The Ecery E0ening says that those who want
news seek it's columns. II they did goto them
last week they went away empty. s-,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-20

esrA Large variety Of Women's, Misses and child
rana shoes AZ Prettymans Cheap boot ana shOs
afnra
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-20

JUVENILE SURPRISE PARTY. - On Saturday
evening last, juvenile surprise party was held
ut the residence of John Green, on 4th street,
between Walnut and Poplar, in honor OF the
10th birthday anniversary Of his little daughter
Alice To her the affair was an utter surprise,
but none the less enjoyable on tins account
large number of children were present ana tho
evening was very happily spent.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-20
4nIititaI Euttffs.

ENARD.-I respectfully present myself as candl-
date for sheriff at the ensuing nomination Oh
the Republican Party, In New Castle Coqaty:
n IL. MONULIIH,
octif-tf New Castle Hundred.
UNoR CORONER : At the 3 'licli alton OF many
friends will be a candidare for the nomina-
tion for Coroner OF New Castle G. unity suDJect bo
the decision OF the Republican PARTY. ,
octii-tf HUMPHREY MORROW.
GJHERIFFALTY CARD,-i again offer myself as
- candidate for Sheriff OF New Castle Coz sub
ject to the decision Of the Repuoltcan party;
aep4,tf JAMES MARTIN:
CARD.-CAPr c. H GALLAGHER will be can
didate for Sherin Of new Castle County, sn0-
iect TO the Republican nomination. HepS'u
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-20
9ur SaIe.
F0R SALE OR RENT.

That large and beautlful y si,uNed First Ass mi
Hotel in the town of New Caste, known as the =
ferson House." either with or with ut the Iurnl-
ture Possession given Immediately, as the Court
O9LE MILLER,
Cor 4th and King sts., wilmington, Del.
or MRS. JEFFERSON, 7
On the prem Bes.
Also, a valuable WHARF PROPBkTY, suitable
for Coal or Lumber Yard. Ootsost
zNoR SALE-A small Grist Mil, in Cecil county.
n Md in d pleasant neighDsIh I'd, among rlrh
farms Terms accommodating " suitable person
hnnlv to C. j, SCOTT, GaleDa, Nd. 4
Or 10 JOHN B. LRWI5 61s Market Street, or sOs
Gilpn Avenue. wilmington, Del.
act1T 1meod2kW,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-20
Ausi aud 1nnHa.

n osT OR STOLEN.-A chunky bay horse On
H 4 short IAi and mane DO h curly, white 2C1N
star In forehead A suitable reward will be gwen
~ WIN. X. STOCKLEY.
oct2O2 2ts Il Market street.
T OST, "A pr1missory note drawn by Robert ".
4 Bpges, at three months, from June lin, 1873
pa able to the of James L. BegRs, al the First
rat nal Bank Of Wilmington and By him endorsei !,
for two hundred and eventy mine dollars and orly-
three cents said note is past due its payment has
| been atopped Any one that may have eny knlw!-
edge uf is wAereA6Uu Will be suitably rewarhel 10y
| reporting to MARY ii, HEEAE
| tct2OSt n. ". Cor of sth and West
| Z USr-If the boy who found sleeve hutton op
| Z 4 putte 7Ul West STR Al, on Wodue day after
| noon . ~ return the same lie will lie Rewarded.
| OctlT3L'
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-20

rg-Sape Your Money by buying your boots and
shoes Of PretJyman. 1l9 marlet street,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-20

r1-Foy oood and cheap boots and shoes, go 70
Market s'reet. next door TO Lemons new building
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-20

AID FOR MEMpHIs.- Mechanics Lodge, No. 4,
L. U. o. f., Of this cIty, at meeting he'd on
Saturday evening, directed that hundred dol
lars be forwarded from its treasury to the yel-
low fever sufferers at Memphis This is the tIsI
contribution forwarded from this city.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-20

BRASDYwTSE SPRINGS Although the season il
over at Brandywine Springs, tue commodious
boarding house there remains open and Will be
occupied by Mrs. Moore throughout the winter
We understand that accommodations may still
be obtained there.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-20

REVIVAL AT CRIsFIELD.--A Methodist revival
has been in progress at Crisheld for several
weeks under the care of Rev. Mr.. Hutehlns
which has been very successful. Forty-nine per-
eona have joined the church, and recess mas
been taken lu the meetings.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-20

Eomen's Button Boots at rre.tyman's, from
~ rs to "a 81 u pair.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-20
NOR sALE
THE COUNTY FARM.

THE COUNTY FARM.
AT HAREs CORNER.
We are authorized by the Committee OF the Board |
OF Trustrees for the Poor OF New Castle County, /
from Wilmington, II miles from New Castle and |
half mile from the Del X. r. at Chippewa Station
This farm contains $50 acreB and perches OF land
divided into convenient fields, well wRtered and
fenced. On one @ of the farm there is beautiful
grove of natural ttmOer. The soil is well adapted |
70 grass, grain or fruits.
1he improvements are two-story dwelling, barn, |
ana shedding, granaTy and cribs carriage, smoke.
order, At Hare's Corner there is a Hotel, Drove
Yards, Post ONCE, School, Carriage Sheps aud
Parties seeking either a good Investment or de-
siraole no ne are invited to apply in person or by
letter for price and terms a. the Resi Estate &c
9lb Market Street,
Wilmington, Del
Send for plat aug3O. tfd&W
LNoR sALE.-Ejght secondhand tanks from 800
70 400 gallons capacity in Eood order T no Sold
only tor want OF use' m sSInlsv hi S9sEs stTss,
LN0R sALE.-secOnd-hand Cider Barrels, in good
III, order cheap. X. u. JONES,
spiO.u 7l6 shipley Street.
ENoR sALB-A Horizontal Engine cylinder 1e
All in perfect order. Sold because too small Can
be seen running for the next ten days.. Apply to
sep5 tt aOS ". Front street.
DIANOS FOR SALE-CHEAP. II One Knabe's
II Grand Square new and most valuable nstru
nent; ont Boardman 4 Gray, second hand and one
men and prices inquire of Prof. j. L. Beggs, Il.
PRoF. EDWARD u. PORTER,
sepstf delaware College Newark. Del.
VJNOR SALE-A desirable machine shop with en-
II glne and shaitingi on eaig teIns Apply TO
M M CHILD CO.,
4, ". seventh Street.
Jysu hcnange Building:
I1NoR SALE-The house, with side yard, cor. a
| II of Twelfth and Tatnan streetA Fog price IL
terms eRs &C. apply TO No. ~ cseTI se1eDt street ED
VNoR sALE-TRst beautiful residence and a
H three squares OF ground, bounded by -
''''' M Nj. CHILD CO..
No W. Seventh Street.
apr25-tf Wilmington, Delaware.
ENoR SALE IN LOTS TO SUIT.
Koester's Pure Juice and Burgundy Port Wines
Fine Old crown oporto Port Wine, 1858.
Genuine Isabella Sherry Wine.
HeidsicEs Held sick % oelebrated Champagne at Ageata
F''0 FRANCIS KELLEY,
/ noV.1A1y 1A8 Market Street
TNoR sALE-A splendid building lot at the corne
| OF BroOme street and Gipin RvenHe 60 fee
| front by 1Tb feet deep. For terms, DC, apply to
No. 4. W. Seventh street,
nov9T- wilmington, Del
| NOR SALE OR RENT-A tw0-stOry brick -
H factory, with 10 horse engine and boiler
decqi-u 9O4 MARKET STREET.
LNoR sALR-Wilmington city Loan for sale By
A. Il. 9RIMSHAW,
| noy30-u No. 4, W. THIRD ST.
IMPROVED PRE- jRRvING JARS, Jelly Gl5sset
| Il and Tin Cans, az B0WMANS,
| Cd and King.
N NoTICE.-PERS0NS WISHING PURE SPICES
| IN will ind 1t to their interest 10 buy them al
HOUSTON'S, as he oLlV sells pure ones.
| Gail and examine our stock.
j. L. HOUSTON, Jr.
MOONEY SAVED by purchasing your Teas Cof-
Il NI fees and Spices, at HOUBTON'S,
II. Rast Fourth street.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-20

BASE BALL.-A match game Of base ball was
played on Saturday afternoon last, between the
Delaware aud Keystone clubs, which resulted II.
favor Of the former by the following score;
Innings, ugs,...................l2 5 6
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-20

r 'R SALE
aBARGAIN, the
stock Of a. Grocery Stol'es
and the Store for Rent; good busInsss now being
done. Satisfactory REASONS for selling.
Apply Gok. MONROE AND CONRAD srs.
oct1T,2t Wilmington lei.
UNoR sALE-Thrte e three.s'ory bricks, 1243, n
N, M. CHILD 4 CO.,
oct14-tf No. West Seventh Street.
U1oR sALE-one OF those neat twO-story .
II houses ou TatBa street, between Twelfth ~
and Thirteenth Streets No. i22i excellent neishoor
hood. Terms easy. Apply to- m II s,,,ru
oct14tf b16 W. Seventh Street.
VNOR SAL Zone superior draft HORSE, Nv
dapple gray; years old, 10 hands high, (f2S
sound and Kind in all harness Also, one BAY
HoHSE years Old; good driver trots IN harness
and single footed racktr unoer the saddle, sound
| NEsclsaI Also, one two-seated FAMILY CAR
GH41 kIAGB, and one Jenny Lind. 10th latev
Also. one set Of single and one set double HAIR
NESS, both nearly new; and one SCI OF Express
| Harness. -.
Also, one Express Wagon, in good order, with
Also, a lot OF Blankets Buckets, Curry Combs,
sc.. all of which will be sold a. loE prices ior caan'
| ocetf Third and Madison Streets.
ENoR SALB.-BCsINESS MRN TAKE NOTICE
n The nXtureI and lease OF the Old estaonBneu
etore and 1--WE ling. No. 1913 Market Street. is now
offered for sale cheap. The fixtures ia the St re are
well adap ed for hrst-clAss grocery or dry goods
store. The back part of the building on Slipley
streeL has good oven and holster, which could -bt
rented to bread baker. he above property can ot
rented together or separately 10 suit. Possession
given on or about the LIST OF November. Apply q
once 70 " LhmONs
octl-t on The premises.
ENOK sBLE.-A pair of young mules, well broker
| r. to harness WALTON JAMES,
i sep22f 18Th and King.
eNOR SALE.-A pair of match bay horses; y ung
II sound and kind; very stylish; perfect faMll
cam Sold for want of use. Apply to
seris II. W. SAWYER, Clayton House.
FoR SALE.
BRICK HOUSE 1908 WASHINGTON STREET,
Containing rooms aud summer Kitchen,
Il WITH
: Heater, Gas Fixtures, 81 c
Complete. Ready for immed ate occupancy. Term
= easy. ApplSto
n oct6 i'm Cor Front and West Streets.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-20

Tns superior quality of Anderson's Minco Meat
makes 1t the cheapest.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-20

SALE OF MA1cHEs.-Col. II. W. Sawyer, Of the
CLAYTON House, has sold his hue pair Of bay
match horses to which were 80 much admired, tt
Messrs Schlesiuger u Bumenthal, OF New lorl
civ for 56U0 The Col. however, retains hii
double carriage, and still keeps two horses Will
buggy and phaetonlfor hire.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-20

Prayer MEETINGS FOR WoRKISGMES. - To-
morrow evening" at 7.45 O'clock serles Of prayer
meetings will De commenced in the hall over
McDoweils store, at McDowelvtle for the bene'
lit Of workingmen. Similar meetings were car
ned OIL with profit, in the same place, last season
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-20
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
RailroHd HeuEs.
rnArNa LEAvn wunmeFON.

For Esg YorE-l.QO, LIS A. NJ; II "a. 5.sTP. y.
For Philadelphia 95, T.1O, sl0, 1905, 1880, A.
NJ; 12 A. 20u, AO0, 81 70, 1924. +. M sundays,
Is5 A M 8 so, $50, i0.e4 p. N.
For Port Deposit --6.tS, p. NJ. No Sunday train
For BaltiBsore12 e2 a.ea, 1909 A. Nj l.0s, L2s'
ITO p. n. Sundays. l252, 0s A. NJ.
For Washington. 90, 20s A. M. Los, l.23i IlO
p M. Sundays, l9b2, 2 u A. NJ.
For pelapare a. R.-1soo, 1919 A. NJ; 6s5 T. N.
FoT SeS castle Ia 55, $50, TO- 10 A. NJ; 1.25, 6s5
$50 p. M Sundays, $40 A. NJ. :.
nor wilmington tt headinI r. R-6SO N. )
s.Ot 5.9OP N. sundays, s.45 A. NJ, (fhe latter TWO
do not run beyond Goat svile.l
For HitntsgtOil & Western X R.-lO 80 A. Nj o'So
P. Nj. NO Sunday Trains.
TRAINS AKRIvE AT WILMINGTON,
Fr'm kes YOrk.-1.5l A. M; l.1s. 7.e0 p. M. Sum
fToa : lIiLadelphia. SO, s.s5. s5s A. M.
Il. NJ. SundayA l2.42. 1.6S 9.S5 A. M 1850 7. ~
From + ort DepOsit.-s.G4 A. N. No sunuHy Tram
From BdttiROre.-l.lU, t.25 lO.2b A. M lSlf os'
10. u r. HI. SuDuays LILO, 81 A NJ: lOl4 X NJ
From Hdshingt0HL- 10, 1.2b A. ls.lg, . 81
1914 p. Nj. Sundays, LILO, 25 A. M. lOl4 Z. NJ
From DeaIpaTe II. R-lO.l5 a. NJ. S.5oi s.OA T. M
No Sunday trains.
| 6.s5 9.u2 r. Nj. Sundays, 20 P. N.
Frym HlmtHJtOn d heaAtng X. R-S.lo, ll.FO, a
| N SO 4. N. Sundays 60 z. M. the $40 A. ~
| tain aud the sunday tain are trVm Coatesslll
oniy)
From Wilmington & Western R. R-7,s5A. M; 3
| p. Nj. No ounuay trains.
LBAvR PHILADELPHIA FOE WILMINGTON.
124, 100 $40, 1870 A. M; 1900 M l2.l5. 2,S
/ 40, ais, 60O, .45, 9.SO, n.80 p. NJ.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-20

~ rrettynan is selling mems nne calf long boots
fMs45O.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-20

UNoR sALE-Thrte three.s'ory bricks, 1249, a
II IVA 1919 w lson street, six rooms eacn. u
NJ. M. CHILD 4 CO.,
nct1A-tf No. 4 West SeYenth Street.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-20

PRoTRAoIED MEETING "A Protracted meeting
was commenced at the Luion NJ. Z. Church
last evening. A considerable degree VI religious
interest has been manifested ever since the
Brandywine Summit Camp Meeting, and it If
s&peclecd that the present effort Will be attend
cd with great success. Rev. J. u Merritt, OF
1t. Pauls, will preach thls evening, and lteN
S. L. Glacey, a former pastor OF the church, on
tuesday evening.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-20

CSPIcEs. PURE GLOVES, CINNAMON and An
~ 'i'-O'' ~ .uOUsToN's, y e Ith Street.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-20

UNoR SALE One OF those neat two-story -
houses ou TatBall streel, between Twelfth -
and Thirteenth streets, No 1921 excellent neighoor
-'O p T. K. SMITH,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-20

Delaware 2l3 A SIS
Key.tone. ..... 2lO4 U2 3--12
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-20
9itense applications.

AroTICE.--I, Francis Kellv do hereby give notice
~ that snail apply TO the Judges OF the Court OF
General Sessions OF the Peace and JAN Delivery OF
the State Of Delaware, IN and for the County of New
castle at the November. Term. A D., lsI9, for
License 10 Keep store f r the SAL Of iqlor and
general merchandise at no. 1903 Market S,reet, LIST
Ward, IN this CITY Of Nl'mihgton Dell ana tine to-
lowing freeholders recommend the said applica ION
to wit.
Patrick Holland John Ahrens,
Michael lily, Jhse IN Fout,
Thomas j. Bennett, jacob klenle,
George Stenicken Samuel Miller,
Alfred Wa ton, Augustus Ashelback,
David Wo ,man, VIM. +. Brick,
Daniel McCusker, James O'Dounen,
Charles Mu len Henry Bleyer,
MAJ hew kyan, Is. Steph ms,
TDOmas Haney, JOhu j. Wyatt,
j hn C. Grossly Tomas eur ey,
fa,rick Hughes, JHl Mckenna. Oct2hs
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-20

2G7 and 2Os Market street.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-20
VNhE POPULAR
CHESTER COUNTY
CROQUET MALLET.

A L.RGGp Efs.r {, -.
Mi ufactr-f, II shet..ar, pulieYs Lang IS and
central n "a ;. Tx. Agdrts Or ghztHr'a caIe.
hratfd pCr a 'aa: ana LUX r' a JeEnHons
n,,y-, ~ dr IN. 7..g.. + :. ~ ended tl
con. 4 LII An TtTF Al ST.
isu.s-Ou. aL-e.s ~. psA
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-20
CARPET DEPAM l MENT

22O and 222 MARKET STREET
in addition to our large Stoch
ioW IN Stors, Of
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-20

COX. MONROE AND CONRAD srs..
octtT Or Wilmington, lei,
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-12-20

TIE HOLIDAYS at hand, ard citizens are
turning their thoughts to the time when, by universal
custom the Of business temporarily thrown
aside and the dull routine of life relieved by the social
amenities Of that festive Nothing much
tends keep alive the finer feelings Of nature the
interchange of presents Christmas and New Years
days and gift be suitable than elegant
Watch or a handsome set of Jewelry Persons intend
ing make such presents should call early Colonel
Andrews, the Pioneer Jeweler, No. 22l Montgomery
Street. San Francisco His stock is entirely and Of
the most elegant description The Colonel has already
by for purchasers prices twenty to twen
tyhve per cent. less than any other house Wewould
advise readers by all means to call on him before
purchasing elsewhere, and thus save twenty five sr
cent.
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-12-20
SYMPTOMS OF CATARRH.

Obstruction Of nasal passages, discharge falling
into throat, sometimes profuse, watery, acrid, or
thick and tenacious, mucous purulent, bloody, pu-
trid. offensive, etc In others, dryness. weak or
infamed eyes, ringing in ears deafness. alterations
scabs from ulcers voice altered, nasal twang often
sve breath. impaired smell and taste, etc Few only
of the above symptoms likely to be present in any
case at one time.
To cure-take DR.. Pierces Golden Medical Discov-
cry earnestly to correct the blood and system which
are always at fault, also to act specifically it
does upon the diseased glands and lining mem
of the nose and its communicating chambers. The
more see of this odious disease. the positive
is my belief that II we would make treatment per-
fely in curing it. msf constitutiORdl
treatment to act through the blood well sooth-
ing and healing local application. DR.. Sage's Ca
tarrh remedy, when used warm and applied with DR..
Piercs's Nasal Douche effects cures upon common
sense. rational. and scientific principles, by its
mild. soothing. and healing properties to which the
disease gradually yields when the system has been
put in perfect order by the of the Golden Medi-
cal Discovery. This is the only perfectly safe
entihc and successful mode of acting upon and heal
ing it
So successful has the above course of treatment
proven that the proprietor offers $500 reward for
case he cannot cure. All the means sold by Drug
gists. R. V. Pierce M D., proprietor, Buffalo. N.
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-12-20
CAUrGuT IN Hrs OyN Tp,p Rur

CAUGHT IN HIS Own TIARA Bur-
mese potter became envious of the pros
perity of washerman, and, to ruin him,
induced the king to order him to wash
one of his black elephants white, that
he might be lord of the white elephant,
which in the East is great distinction.
The washerman replied, that, by the
rules of art, he must have vessel large
enough to wash him in. The king or
dered the potter to make him such a
vessel. When made it was crushed by
the first step of the elephant in it.
Many times was this repeated and the
potter was ruined by the very scheme
he had intended should crush his enc
my
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-12-20
WIT AND HUMOR.

Jem hearing man repeat the old saw,
You can never squeeze blood out of
q a turnip,' remarked that he had seen
Sc blood squeezed out of a turn-up nose.
The philosopher mizzled.
A charitable Cincinnati man keeps
= 49, -, pair of dogs chained at his front door,
EA SO that poor people who stop to "get
t. ~ bite can be accommodated without
taking the trouble to go into the house.
Mr.. Colville says a looking glass af-
fords woman a marvellous amount of
comfort and qualification. He says his
wife thinks just as much of consulting
her glass when she ties on her apron
O. when she ties on her bonnet. He says
that when there is knock at the door,
he goes there at once, but his wife, on
the contrary, calculates, "Mercy. Jo-
I. 4! seph. who's that ;" and dashes for the
looking glass the first thing.
A 90 notion seller offering Yam
e-} - kee clocks, finely vanished and color
-CS ed, and with looking glass in front,
sfN to certain lady not remarkable for
|. personal beauty.
~ Why, it's beautiful said the ven
dor.
a.lE1- beautiful, indeed!-a look at it al
most frightens me !" said the lady
"Then, marm," replied Jonathan,
81 guess you'd better buy one that
hain't got no lookin' glass.
.'My dear brethren" said a Nash
vile orator, at public meeting, it
has been usual to testify appreciation
by the clapping of hands one against
another, but let me recommend to you
in preference, the gentler mode of clap
.y..- ping your hands, not one against anoth-
er, but into your breeches pocket; and
thence Withdrawing them. l would
further advise that you clap your money
ihII' into the collection box" The audi
4, ..,. ence clapped their hats upon their
heads and retired
ia.rs .--.,
A lady at confession, among other
heinous crimes, accused herself of using
rouge.
''What is the use of it :" asked her
confessor.
81 do it to make myself handsomer.
''And does it produce that effect: ;"
''At least think so, father"
= 81 The confessor on this took his peni-
tent out of the confessional into the
light, put on his spectacles, and having
looked at her attentively, said, "Wen,
madam, you may use rouge, for you are
ugly enough even with it "
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-12-20
Go ont in the sprinp. when the 81

Go out in the spring, when the sun
is yet far distant, and you can scarcely
feel the influence of his beams, scatter
ed, as they are, over the wide face OF
creation, but collect those beams to a
focus, and they kindle up flame in an
instant. SO the man who squanders
his talents and his strength on many
things, will fail to make an impression
with either; but let him draw them to
point-let him strike at a single OBJ
ject, and it will yield before him.