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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-01-28
PERSONAL.

NOAH WALKER Il co,
The Celebrated Clothiers of Baltimore
Announce the introduction of a plan OF ordering
CLOTHING AND UNDERWEAR BY
LETTER,
To which they call special attention. They will
send on application their improved and accurate
RULES FOR SELF. F.D1EASUREMENT,
and full line of samples from their stock
OF Cloths, Cassimeres, Coatings, Shirtings, &C.,
thus enabling parties in any part of the country
order their Clothing and Shirts direc. from them,
with the certainty Of receiving garments of
The Very --latest Style
And 1fost Perfect Fit
attalnable. Goods ordered will be sent by Express
to any part of the country. AS is well known
throughout the Southern States tley have for Forty
three " ears exceed Sn all department of tn cir
business which s substantial guara tee to tn
character of the Goods they will send out A large
and we'll assorted stock of
READY-MADE CLOTHING
always on hand, together with a full line of
FURNISHING GOODS
including all the latest novelties in design, and
At POPUL4R PRICES
When Goods are sent per Express C. o. o., there
will be no collection charge amounts of 800 and
over. Rules for selt- mes surement Samples of
Goods aud Price List free applicat ton. The at
tention of the Trade ia invited to our Whoesa e
Department, which is always kept up to the highest
standard.
NOAH WALKER g. CO.,
Manufacturers and Dealers in Mems and Bows
Clothing and Furnishing Goods. either
ready made or made to order.
165 and l67 baltimore Street,
BALT1MoRE, MD.
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P O E Ic AL.
--
THE BIBLE.

Study it carefully.
Think of IL prayerfuIiy,
Deep IN thy heart it. pure precepss dwell,
Slight not its history,
Ponder its mystery, @
None can e'er ponder it too fop5ly or weli
Accept the glad tidings,
The warnings and ehidfngs,
Round IN this volume of heavenly lore;
With faith that's u n failing,
And love, all prevailing.
Trust In ITS promises, of life evermore;
..- With feryent devotion.
And thankful emotion,
Hear the estwelcome; respoud to its call,
...,- Life's purest oblarion
The hearts alteration, q
Give to the Saviour, who died for US all.
May this message of love
-l' ;. From the Tribune above, - t1.EH
To all nations and kindred be given,
I'LL the ransomed shall raise,
Joyous an thems nf praise
Halieluiah on es rth and in Heaven.
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AGENTS.

RThe following gentlemen are duly au-
thorized to receive ADVERTISING and Sub
soRIPTloN for the esprit of Jefferson" and
to collect and receipt for the same:
GEO. d. Shepherdsto,on.
JOHN P. or-MarttnsJurg.
CHAs. r. LEE-Bery0il1e.
RoBr. R1oN LuC. and j. HUNTER BEL
LER-Harper's Ferry.
JOEL W. RoBERTs- -Niddlerav,
ADAM LINK, Jr.-Dubields Depot
ALEX. OsBoURN- JnionviUe
NJ. W. BuRR-Brorn's Shop.
p. 81. RoBERTs-Kearncysy
HENRY S. LEAGUE-Leeto,on.
John W. DAJGRN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-01-28

AN old lady slightly blind. while engaged /.
in the futile attempt to sew buttons on young
Augustus jacket. remarked-stDrst these
buttons. I can't find the holes, and they split
all to pieces every time I stick the needle into
EN-" Towhich replied the young Augustus
-"Now look ere, GRANNY you just let my,
peppermint drops alone. You've split more,n !,
half of 'em already" - slsi
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-01-28

EOSE's HASD-It is a profound study
No instrument devised by man compares with,
it for complication. Il is hammer. d wise.
a forcep, g hook. a spring, weight II pushes,
draws in, and the fingers alone contain ele-
ments of chisels, gouges. and all tools sculp-
tor requires in modelling FROM the elbow to
the digital extremities its movements are pro-
duced by nearly fifty muscles. So compIicat-
cd is the cordaee of the human hand expert
anstouists can hardly keep in remembrance
its intricate mechanism. With it all the
emotions of the mind may be both manifested
and intensified. How could Frenchnhan
talk with his hands tied7 z The hand is the
prime minister of the brain. Il is The souls
agent in the accomplishments of It's designs.
1t is a wonder of wonders. I-ti1
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p A TENT DICINES
SCHOOL ROCKS AND STATIONERY
TO. THE PUBLIC.

THE undersigned having given his attention to
Il the Collection OF Accounts, Sc, has conclude ed
to devote his time prime paly to the duties OF gen
eral Collector, and invites the atte nton OF AIcr
chants and Business men generally the fact
Prompt and energetic efforts my part will be
given tothe Collection of ali claims placed in my
hands. A. w. CRAMER.
Charlestown Jefferson Co., w. Va.
Dec 2 1879
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John Smith says nobody ever paid him
much attention until he broke out of jail, and !,
then he was much sought after. 1.5sg -.
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SCHOOL BOOKS.

z AM now Offering School Books chea per tha ca
be bought ut retail either in Baltimore or Phila-
delphia. Have made arrangements with various
Pnblisners as to justify myself in doing this
Discounts made in favor of Teachers. All orders
Tor School Books attended to promptly.
GEO. T. LIGHT.
TESIC-vOCAL AND iNSTRUMENTAL.-I
fl have just received a large invoice OF Choice
and Popular Music. Will be glad for Musical
friends give a call. Any new Music ordered
Immediately. Any piece of music published can
be had in three days by leaving your orders with
GEO. T. LIGHT.
SCHOOL BOOKS sold on Thirty, Sixty aud Nine
~ ty Days, bv GEO. r. LIGHT
September "a 1872
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y IF thou hast a lettering servant, send.
him on thy errand just before his dinner 7sts
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PIANO TUNING.

PIANO TUNING,
DERSONS wishing to have their Pianos Tuned
l. would do we'll to report them TO me, as l am
prepared to Tune perfectly and Repair Pianos on
the most moderate terms. and warrant for year.
Nov. l, 1872. L. DINKLE.
SPECTACLES.-Iha have just received a splendid
~ assortment of Spectacies, from 25 cents up.
Nov. 5, 1872. l.. DINKLE.
(1AL1COES.-New Style Fall Calicoee. Just re-.
~ ceived by KEARSLEY SHEERER.
Sept. 10, 1872.
WATCHES, Clocks and Je,celry repaired on &C
w commodating terms, at.
Aug. 8, 1871. l.. DINKLE'S.
ENGRAVING neatly done by
IL August % l.. DINKLE.
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BALTIMORE CARDS.
STIEFF'S PIANOS.

UPWARDS OF FIFTY FIRST PREMIUMS AND
GOLD AND SILVER MEDALS
Were awarded to CHAs. NJ. STIEFF, for the best
PIANOS in competition with all the leading
Manufacturers of the country.
OFFICE AND NEW wARERooMs.
No. ~. Liberty iStree,, Baltimore, lia
The StieP Pianos contain all the latest improve
ments to be found in first-class Piano. with addi
tionai Improvements of his invention, not to
found in other insruments The tone, touch and
finish Of their instrumen be exceed by any
nu factured.
large assortment of Second Ha nd Pianos ys
on hand, from S75 to $780,
Paror and Church Organs, 90 different
styles on hand from $50 and upwards.
Send for illustrated Catalogue, containing ma mes
of over 200 southerners, (5c0 of which are vir-
ginians, 200 North Carolinians. $50 East Tennes-
seeans, and others throughout the South. } who have
bought the Stlef Piano since the close of the
July 9. 1872.
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Links in the Chain.

The blast that drove the storm cloud across
the heavens shook the oak and the acorn cup,
loosened from its fruit, on the pathway.
The cloud burst; rain drop filed the
acorn>cup.
A robin, wearied by the sultry bea. of an
autumn days and troubled by the fury of the
storm. hoppcd on the path when all was calm,
and drank of the rain-drop. Refreshed and
gladdened, he few to his accustomed place on
the fence of the poets garden and there he
trlIed his sweetest, happiest song
The poet heard, aud; rising from his
reverie; wrote a chant Of grateful rejoicing.
The chant went forth into the world, and
entered the house of sorrow, and uttered its
heart>sttting accents by the couch of sickness.
The sorrowful were conforted, the sick were
cheered
Many voices praised the poet He said,
'sThc chant was inspired by the robins sone.'
''I had not sung so we'll if had not drank
of the rain drop" said the robin
81 should have sunk into the earth had
not the acorn>cup received me-" said the rain
drop.
81 had not been there to receive you. but
for the angry blast" said the acorn<tup.
And SO they that were comforted praised
the blast; but the blast replied, "Prase Him
at whose word the wind ariseth, aud who from
darkness can bring light F; making His mercies
often>tlmes to pass through unseen, unknown;
and uususpected channels, and bringing in
due time, by his own way. the grateful chant
from the angry storm>cloud" tft
DEAD.-Heavens! what moment must
be that when the last futer expires on our
lips What a chapgei Tell me ye who are
deepest read in nature aud in God; to what
new world are we borpeY Whittier has that
spark, tha. unseen. that incoTnpreheusible in
telligence fled? Look upon The cold, livid,; /.
ghastly corpse that lies before you That
was but a shell, gross earthly covering;
which held The immortal essence that has now
left us. left no range perhaps through illimi-
table space, to receive new capacities TO de-
light; new powers Of conception, new giofies
Of beatitudeI Ten thousand fahcies idsh
upon the mind as it completes the awful mo-
ment between life and death 1t is q tpos,
ment big with imaginations, hopes aud fears;
it is the consnmmation that clears up all
mystery-solves all doubts, which removes
contradiction and destroys errors. Great Godf
That flood of rapture may at once burst upon
the departed soul. The uuclouded brightness
of the celestial region, the solemn secrets. of
nature may then be divulged the immediate
unity of the past and the present, forms Of
imperishable beauty, msy then suddenly dis
close themselves. bursting upon the delighted
sense, and bathing them in immeasurable
bliss.
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L>OR Picking Representatives, and Race Gin
l. ger, Long, Blac and White Pepper, White
and Black Mustard Seed Celery Seed, Tumeric
Allspice, Mace and Cloves-all fresh and pure for
by C.E. BELLER.
Harper's Ferry. July 80, 1872.
ORIENTAL Tonic Btters The great remedy
" for Debility. loss of Appetite, Indigestion Liv-
er erCompaint, or any disease which requires a good
Tonie-just received and for sale by
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CHANGED FRONT.

I WOULD most respectfully give notice. to my
Il friends and the public generally that have
moved my JEWELRY STORE opposite to my old
stand, and next door MIR. Gustav Browns con
fectionery store where w i'll conduct my business
IN all its branches, keeping hand full line of
articles in
JEwELRY, WATCHES AND CLOCKS.
Also, Repairing Of Watches. Clocks and Jewelry,
at prices low as il is usually done in the city.
Than kul for pact favors, I would most respect
fully solicit a con tnuanee of the same.
April Is, 1872. L.DINKLE.
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T AM now in receipt of full line oil goods, to
which invite especial attention.
JAS. LAW. HOOFF.
D0WDER in Canisters aud Bulk, Shot of all kinds
ana sizes: bTinkerhons h1 Corn Hmsker' iarred
able Draw Knives, Ga Ivanized Hods, Water Buck
ets, Sausage Cutters and Filers, Butcher Knives.
Mince Meat Choppers, anterns Wash Pans. Dog
Irons, Stew Pans, &c. JAS. Law. HOOFF.
October %, 1872.
1NHE Universal Glazing Tool, for every house.
L hold, for sale by JAS. LAW. HOOFF.
pEST Metal Lined Cucumber Pump, for sale by
IL Oct %, 1862. JAS. LAW. HOOFF.
SToNE Jars and Jugs, all sizes, for sale by
~ August l3, 1872. JAS. LA W. HOOFF.
q and Fine salt, Grain and round Pepper,
W. Cayenne Pepper. and pure Saltpetre for sale
by KEARSLEY & SHEERER.
E>RENeH organdy. Victoria Lawn and the New
est Stvle illusion Ruffiing, just received by
sept. =, 1872. REARSLEY r SHEERER.
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OFFICE in "lEE HALL" BUILDING.

TERMS OF sUBsoRIpr1oS.... The Pane.
will be Furnished to subscribers at 81 so per
anRum, in Advance.
When not paid strictly in Advance, 800
will positively be charged.
The New York herald., 1873-11-08
PORT OF NEW YORK, nov. z, 1873.
CLEARED.

Steamship city Of Chester Br) Kennedy, Liverpool via
Queenstown q Dale.
steamship Republic (Br), Gleadeu, Liverpool via
Queenstown-J HYDE Sparks.
steamship Bats via Br Mouland Liverpool via Queens
town-C q Francklyn.
Steamship Greece (Br Thomas, Liverpool via Queens.
Steamship Anglia Br), Small, Glasgow-Hendcrson
Bros.
steamship clarbe tBr, Freeman Port Prince. &c
PIN. Forwood Co.
Steamship Albenarle Read, Norfok--old Dominion
Steamship CO.
Ship o Thyen tGer, Jordan, Cork for orders-H Koop
a Co.
Bark Mary Stewart tBr), Penery, Liverpool-Heney 4
Parker.
Bark Ragnhild tNop jacobsen, London Funch. Edge
Bark Maria Ase dta), oivari, Cork or Panoath-slo-
covich Co.
Bark Linnecich Aus cabenlch, Cork or Falmouth
Siocovich Co.
Bark ceylon CBrl claxton, oueenstown-George Bull
ley.
BARK Dover, suphen, santander-0 Frank Dikeman
Bro
Bark Solomon, Ferguson, San FraDcsco-slmonson 1
Chesebrough.
Brig Carolina dtaD, Trspani. Cork or FaImouth-John
Ssager
Brig Rosario (BD. McSutt Pernambuco--George Bul.
ley.
Brig Lizzie wyman Hopkins Gibara-B Metcair
: schr Hartstenc, Dunham, Jverpoo-Thos Dunhams
Nephew A Co.
schr Frank Howard, Anderson, rara-B Weinberg.
Schr Dresden, Cole. Machasport-W Godfrey.
Steamer Bristol, Wallace. Philadeiphis-James Hand
The New York herald., 1873-11-08
y-.,,s Claims 10 the Hawkins Mite.
No. lO0I SKY PARLoF, SKINFLiNr HOTEL
TRsDEvu.LE, Ala, October, 1879

u
No O0l SKY PARLoR, SKINFLINr HOTEL,
TRsDEvII.LE Ala, octoper, 1919
To rHs EpIroR OF THE HERALD
Your praisewort efforts IN benalf OF the neg
lected genius VINO is now perambuating the
country with blackboard on his back and CHUNK
OF chalk in his breeches pocket, trying TO exc out
miserable existence, are very commendable
wish il was in my power TO add TO the fund now
accommodating ia the HERALD treasury for the renei
OF .Poor - but unfortunately am poor
devil OF patent right man, whose prospects are
utterly bghted by the withering influences OF the
"panicn All | can contribute is the enciosed-a
medal which was presented to me by the president
and directors OF the Cranberry Cotcrie for services
rendered at clambake IN the summer OF 1870.
The material OF the medal, you Will per.
ceve, is OF q substance the qualities ana
peculiarltics OF which are wen known TO the cenl-
zens OF the swamp Observe the legend on the
diverse OF the medal-"There is nothing like --;n
but let the article speak for ITSELF BY the way,
remember reading In the HERALD some time since
that a person by the name OIL think-Ambldexter
Hawkins sent SO bill to you, sir, for speclnc
purpose and that you had laid aside these $40 TO
be used Tor account of some charitable purpose
Now, what have you done with that money! II
You have not covered itn into some place where
IL ..would do the most good,n now Is your time
Give 1t TO Nast with a request that he pray for
Ambidexter, that he may be sent by Pea Green as
q .'specialn TO Albany during the coming session
OF the Legislature, at the moderate cost to the CITY
OF Gotham OF 800 per day and 50 extra Tor game
chicken Anectl0nately, No PUMPKINS.
The New York herald., 1873-11-08
ARRIVALS.
REPORTED BY THE HERALD STEAM YACHTS Ann
HERALD wHITEsTONE TELEGRAPH LINKS.

REPORTED BY TuE HERALD STEAM YACHTS AND
HERALD wHfTESToSE TELEGRAPH LINES.
Steamship Georgia (Brl Cooper. Glasgow Oct "a and
Larne 26th, with mdse and l46 passengers % Austin
baldwin A Co Bsd strong westerly Winds and two
steamship California Br), Craig glasgow via Neville
Oct @ with mdse and Zl passe ngers 10 Henderson
Experienced strong westerly winds the entire passage
Nov I, lat T52 N, lon AA w, passed a three-masIed
schoone rrigged steamship, bound vest 45 49,
N A. steamship Columbia, hence for Glasgow lth lat
f3 30 Ion 81 ~ steamship Eysa do for do; 9Th lat 40 3
lon 70 AZ, passed q can buoy painted red.
Steamship TriDacria !br), Thomson. glasgow Oct p
and Movile 23d with pdse and II Hender
Bros. Nov lat l5 Ion s. l6 passed q British
BARK, bound W showing signal letters LDSQ; 9th, OF
Nantucket ship Frank Jones' from Portsmouth, NH, for
New York.
Steamship New York Ger, DeLimon Bremen Oct n
and Southampton 18th with mdse and "a passengers
Oeirichs Co. Nov lat ~ 35 Ion b5 ID Hamburg
steamer, bound 81 4th, lat ~ b. Ion H ls White star
steamer bound B: same day latS 80 ion 81 W, q Ma
burg steamer, bound III same day, lat ~ A. Ion II g.
National steamer, bound Il.
steamship City Of Merida Zimmerman Havana Nov L
via Nassau, mp, 30, with mdse and passengers to Y
hexandre Sons Nov Pm lat ~ lon 70 rs passed
brig Eaton lrl nom Wilmington. NC, for Bristol r.
ana .chmond with ndse and passengers 10 the Old Do
ship Britannia CNor), Gronwoldt Antwerp ~ days in
vaias v 70 order nov iat % Ion 90 spoke ship New
Bark Kingdom OF Italy tot London, Bhearcr singa-
pore July 49, with IDdse 10 Peabody Willis Co II An.
ehored at The Southwest pit
Bark Del uaD, scnrzoio Liverpool GO days with salt
70 order; vessel TO A Agresta-
BARK Fortunate Barbara utap Deandrtes Landau l0
days with chalk 70 Russell stover Coz vessel 10 order
shrk hildegasrd Qsog borch, Bristol e. "a days in
pAlasl " Punch, Edyc Co.
The New York herald., 1873-11-08

Bark Ninps 1taD chiesa Londenderr; "a days, In bal
BarS Francisco Danovare dtaD. schianino Amster-
dam 10 days, IN bal ast, to Y Agreyta. !,
ter Passed Gibraltar Sept la
NOS Ayres sept7 with hides. ac to horreil is an
Barn E Emma Frances eoi Windsor, Ns) Smith. Salt Cay,
H. days with salt 10 rJ Stewart oi Bango; vessei
Bark Leon sFr Nicolas Havana "A days, in ballast to
Eark Yumur cf Nassau, Carlisle sssua days, with
sugar to order vessel 10 Wayasl Co u..,or ,s.vs
in hshf ballast s%Si io nuSsan SUs r'siSo aSoo '
paas srs wsIrGw ns. %s sSs Cos oe H. a
spoke brig Countess OF Dudley tBr from Liverpool Tor
srE Sclc q the Bay william, Msass days with
aud eose Kaanaa ca vessel e e, Y0Snss s0S w
sa!es lost ,oretor mast and ilbboom . v,n yellow
pine to SIMPSON ciapp Co. Is bound 70 Bridgeport
Passed Through He'll Gate.
BOUND SOUTH.
Brig II II McGivery subbs, Cow Bay, CB, via Bucks
coa to 5 Q Loud 4 Co.
yors s Z isssA days Win @ Slasisr q Wnitnsy -
ss6r Amelia IN hT smith Gseysrie 70 Was rs Tor New YORK;
ssh qaS s; sSgs Sss,as 0ss MaS bss% Ms for New
schr Ades (srj, Clare, WINDSOR, rs New York. Is
dsyi Won =. aney o Bridgeport for New
York.
Schr Mary IL ireland, reeves iroviuence LOT NOW
York
schr Hickman, Har, Proyidence for New York
schr II Atwood Provincetown for New York.
Schr Revcnue, Kelly, Providence for New York : .
Schr John sarnum, Chase New Bedford Tor New YORK,
schr saiic Ponder Thrasher, Taunton for New
schr N II Hail, Murphy. Boston for New York
York.
schr J Freeman, Edwards Providence for New
York
schr r G Thomas Boston for Philadelphia.
schr Hate Collins rrbble, Portland tor New York,
scar 81 A Predmore, Sherman, Providence for New
York
schr f Potter, Ellsworth, FAN River for New York.
Schr Blast, Taylor, Pawtucket Tor Trenton
, Schr Jesse williamson. Hoyt Portsmouth, Nh for
schr Allen il Brown, Chase. Somerset for New York.
schr Callahan, Avery, New London Tor New York
: scnr Anna Bell ilyer, Raynor, Lanesvile for New
schr Minnesota Kelly, Pigeon Cove for New York,
sehr @ sadler Maitland, Cromwell for New York,
with stone 10 Shea h Co.
schr Fish Hawk Chase, Tsrpaulin Cove for New York
Schr Schhr Hasanss Chase, New Bedford for New YORK
schr X s Dean, Macombcr. Taunton for New York
Schr smith, Providence for New York
with ndsc and passengers
BOUND EAST.
schr Jacob Raymond Brown New York for Bridge.
port
Schr Huntress Sprague, New York for Boston.
schr Success, Richards Hoboken tor Providence.
chr Gber see syne New or or Hartford
Scnr Warren Gates Smith, Elizabethport for Prov
schr Vim Burden Adams, Elizabethport for Provi
dence.
schr Elizabeth 3, Hogan, New York for Providence.
Sch ii Youmans Young, New York for Northport
Schr Elizabeth Church. Ryder. El1abe Import for Prov
dence
schr p King, Bliven, Hoooken Tor Newport
The New York herald., 1873-11-08
A Limpinx shoemaker's Mite.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
During my idle moments, which are nearly from
morning to night, used to read tue Journal of
Civilization, which l borrowed from the barber,
next door. and was always greatly amused by Mr..
Nast's ideas. Following in the footsteps Of the
men who are contributing so generously to keep
the life in him Tor the winter, would send money
II had 1t to spare; but what can do do with a
good heart but my feet are terribly bad. Please,
Mr.. Editor, to send a boy for pair Of long boots
which were left be soled ana heeled at my store,
h-99 l,000n Sixth avenue, New York, in the year
1865, and mol called for since.
LAME CoBBLER-
The New York herald., 1873-11-08
A Princely Professional Offer.
Nrw Yong Nov 1871.

TU THE EDITURR OF THE NJ YORK HERALD
Ell you plees would like tn maiK proposition
tu yu. am q shoman, and would ike tn git those
objection tur tn put in mi mnsium, and will Civ
! u OF wot talk in tn mister mast for hissef and
dollars weak more IL he will tend dore, as he no
dout is great distraction to the little cnedren and
the survant gals whoo like too ten mi sho. he
can sleep in the sho II he likes and eat with the
rest OF the curosites, which is all pecabe cept one
2, which is the lafln nyena and Drazyll1a ape,
which is CRATE carracetcure OF hisselE hope
you Will let me have those things, and will malk
At en- objeck TO mr. mast ef heel ten dore.
OLD JUD WHITE, the Snowman.
The New York herald., 1873-11-08
Tobacco Contributions from Sing sing,

TObaec0 o. Contributions frons Sing sing.
sSTArE PRISON, SING SING, Nov s 1873.
no THE EDITOR oP THE HERAl.D:-
Deena ana poignant was the grief felt by the M
mates OF this penitential abode on the east bank
Of the Hudson on hearing of the sad fate OF the
chivaarous and shamefully neglected artist Mr..
Mast. on whom indisputaby have descended the
mantles OF the great masters OF Rome
OF Florence and OF Venice Shame~direini
shame-on the sordid avarice that deirauds
such noble and self-sacridcing merit OF us
just dues In multitude OF views there "in
always De found multitude OF opinions ine sus-
gestons fer the relief OF the unfortunate MAST are
another proof OF this theory. one suggests an
organ and a monkey as the best and most speedy
means OF relief. because they will help 10 "uraW'
at hie artistic exhibitions. Another suggests tnlS
and still another that. Now, without pretending
10 say which is best, we, the Undersigned mmateS
some thing must be speedily done and in this view
we herewith forward TO you, as the original pro-
poser OF the testimonial, our united donations
amounting In the aggregate 70 nve papers
ing medium in our "penitentlal territory, !. .
we are unable to forward the currency OF
your goodly city. Crhe rates OF exchange we are
actuate IN this case are first, TO testify our ap-
preciation or Mr.. Nast's great artistic genius; !;
second, to express ontempt for the s) Harpers
who have cheated MIN out OF the product thereon,
and finally to do all that in lies TO prevent his
tmpecunious condition from driving MIN the roau
which each OF us IN moments OF desperation nave
been compelled TO travel tyou Will see tnat the
noble attribute OF charity Is not eliminated from us
yeti. But lear not, martyr OF tsl Harpersi
Should the worst beall yon and cruel fortune orce
you to emigrate here you viii md many KIND,
Hympathizng friends. JOHNNY The MohE.
KEY THE PIG.
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