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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1875-10-16
PLEASANT PRAIRIE.

1t is said that, like chickens, broken promises
come home to roost, and though sally pressed
for time and good items l will try to keep mine
A heavy frost last night nipped many fine
promises, and it was funny to see the chickens
trying to drink ice, the first Of the season. but
enough for this time. Watermelons for sale or
gilt now, also soft corn and green pumpkins
beans thrown in for good measure.
Ii anybody can show larger and heavier cab
bage than We can, for the time II was planted,
just fetch 'em along, and not less than II hundred
to match them well. YoI can brag on big
potatoes, We have them 80 large that one will
make a dinner for any Irishman, six make a
gallon. How is that for &. hopper Eaters:
Chiils and fever still prevail, but not fatal SO
far, but such little things are annoying any
time, more so just now, ut such u busy season
''corn cutting" It's cut and shake.
There was considerable sorghum out in the
cold last night. There are not mills enough to
ill the demand.
Texas Prairie is rejoicing over her 'high
school," which is all right, but Well venture
our last nickel that at the end Of the session the
P. z. Academy, under the admirable manage
ment OF Miss Mollie Murphy, shows the best
record.
Last week o little bird (Martin) flew down on
Texas Prairie, and Papa Andy had TO SOW
fourteen acres Of wheat to feed ''his boy"
We had intended to make a few more wise
observations, but a chill forbids.
a recent California letter brings the good
news that Mr.. George Slade has recovered his
good health, and does not intend coming home
this TALL. The letter may not be such good news
to his friends.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1875-10-16
MASONIC.

The Grand Chapter convened in the
Masonic Temple. st. Louis. on the 9TH inst,
in annual session. Fifty-siX Chapters werG
represented. The following officers We're
elected:
c. II. Leavett. Springfield. G.. H. p.
Jos 5 Browne, st. Joseph, ID. g. fl. p.
Wm. Il. Stubbleiield. So. Louis. G. X.
y. NJ. Glvan. Harrisonville. G. 5.
Geo. +. Gouley. Grand Secretary.
w. \. L"kcr. G. Treasurer. r--,-
The Grand Council of Royal and Select
Masters convened on the morning of the Sth
inst, at same place, and after transacting
the usual business. the following officers
were elected and installed:
y. NJ. Gluan. Most !lInstrious Grand
Master.
f. T. Walker. Deputy Grand Master.
[. i. Randolph. G. L. G.. of Work.
W. y. LOker, Grand Treasurer.
&. r. GOuley, Grand Recorder.
L. L. Bailey. Grand Captain OF Guard.
Orson Davis. Grand Conductor of Council.
Rev. Chas. e.. Woods, Grand Chaplain.
VIM. III. Dale, Grand Marshal.
D. n. BurgOyne, Grand Steward.
NJ. Allen Mcdowell was appointed Grand
Lecturer. and Mr.. George Frank GOuIey
Committee on Foreign Correspondence.
The Council then adjourned sine die.
The following were elected officers of the
Grand Lodge of Masons of this state. ut
their session in st. Lou On the Nth: DIR.
J. L. Cadle, of ChiIIicethe, Mo-, Grand
Master; Xen RyIand, of Lexington, Deputy
Grand Master: rhos. {. Ready, st. Louis,
Senior Grand Warden n. NJ. Given, HAIR
risOnviIIe, Junior Grand Warden VIM n.
LOkcr. ST. L. us, Grand Treasurer; Goe.
Frank GOuley. st. Louis, Grand Secretary.
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Wefklg gntelligeneer.
THE RESULT.

..Don't Iialloo until you are out of the
won.i>.- Is 4 motto which we to
the consideration of our radical friends just
naw. Instead Of the 1000 majority claimed
IN Ohio hv the radical agents OF the asSo-
rirt".I press. anil telc@raphed al! over the
country. on tho ni"ht after the election. The
latest returns now place the figures at some
Thing below 5000, with many of the rural
COMMITTEES vet 10 hear from. The Republican
stale Committee now admits that it viii
take the official count to determine who i
elected. The hou,c of representatives is re-
pnhii ~ and the senate democratic. More
than IJ.,n3 Of HAYES vote is claimed 10 he
fran Ea!ent. and should the returns give him
:, small majority. the probability Is thai
Allen will contest the election.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1875-10-16

j. p. Ar,linger has sold out his stock OF dry
goods. groceries, boots and shoes To Mr.. Lewis,
of Bates county, Mo. Mr.. Lewis Is an old
business at this place several years ago. We
extend to him u kind salutation.
Mr.. Martin ID. Warren, Jr., Of Arkansas, is
here for the purpose OF buying about an head oil
tine, well broke and good sized work mules
to carry south with him. He can he found ut
his fathers, on the j. MatIson Taylor farm,
about two aud u half miles west OF here. Now
Is the time to get the cash tor your mules, goou
| prices are offered Tor good mnies. Apply within
the next twenty days.
Uncle Jack is furnishing lis with plenty oil
fine fresh beef now, which is quite u rarity in
this market.
Mrs. J. u. McFall is just in receipt of a fresh
stock ofmillinery goods. hats, laces, trimmings
Sc., of The latest fashions.
| Aullville still ahead. One more building in
course OF erection. Dir. .. a. Jones ID building
Il comfortable stable iol his pair OF elephants
which are in training for the Centennial.
j. W. Prince is selling horse and mule shoes,
best brand, ut from Six and three-fourths TO
| eight cents, and the northwestern nail At
twenty-five cents per pound.
ChiIIs and fever AT every house. Joe Bow
man, deputy sheriff, says it's no trouble to
catch a man at home now.
Mrs. Grove ioungs is convalescing.
Almost 4 conflagraiiOn at S. j. FilZgerald's
yesterday.
No duel for three weeks; maybe it will be a
show.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1875-10-16
The Now Constitution.

We this week publish the New Constitution
entire, and AK those Of our readers who have
not already given it 4 careful pernsaLto do so
previous to the day OF o. lections and ff they ap-
prOvc of lis provisions, to he sure to cast their
vote in lis favor upon Saturday, the SOth day of
the present month. a strong secret effort is
being made lv the railroads and the corrupt
men OF both partie. to defeat the instrument at
the polls. and unless a pretty fnll vote Is cast,
they may succeed in dOing so. ID" not let any
minor matter keep you from the polls. and see
to If that your neighbor accompanies yon.
should this CONSTITUTION he voted down, it will
he many years, perhaps, before We will be able
10 rid ourselves of the present Drake iEiqnity.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1875-10-16

Alexander H.. Stephens has been engaged
10 deliver two lectures in Chicago embody-
ing Iii. views on national affairs. The first
VIII occur October 25th. Stephens says his
object is to do good and bring about a better
understanding between the people OF The
different sections of our great country.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1875-10-16

We see it stated that Theodore Tilton and
Elizabeth have met: at first coolly, but then
gradually thawing until they resolved TO re-
unite after the lecture season is over, and
Theodore has made some money to keep the
faflilY Eettle boiling.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1875-10-16

In the San Francisco Jail is a girl only six
teen years old. She is excessively shy and
demure, bushes when looked at by visitors,
and fatnts when d%runkards are brought
bleeding and yelling into the prison. Her
face is delicate and expressive of modesty
and gentleness. Her name is Annette
GiIIard. and she is awaiting trial for stahbing
a man four times with a big butcher knife.
and then smashing his skull with a brick.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1875-10-16

The ex-Enprss Eugene recently asked
Marshal MacMahon for permission I" pass
twenty-four hours in Paris in the stricteSt
%fncngnito, but was refused.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1875-10-16
ARTICLE SI.


Section l. a general diffusion OF knowledge
aud intelligence being essential to the prrserva-
lion OF the rights and liberties of the people. the
General Assembly shall establish and maintain
Tree public schools Tor the XratuitOus ~instr,c-
/ on of all persons in this State ba,ween The aGes
CT pix snd tW snty y-:iiS. " -
Sec. :. The insGme of ali the funds provided
by the State tor The SUPPORT or Irce liibIic
schools, shall be paid annually to the several
county trtasurers, 10 be disbursed according 10
law; but no school district, IN which = tree nlb-
t!:nntL:s daring the Year Tor which, The diatr.bu-
non Is made,. shall he entitled 10 rec. i've any
PARTON oi euch finds
sec. Is. Separate free public schools shall be
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1875-10-16

The Executive Committee of the National
Grange is in session at Louisville, and in
.isSIppi Valley Trading Company, and Gen
eral B~eauregard, and other distinguished
Southerners, pertaining to the direct trtde
of the Grange products with England.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1875-10-16

Col. ID. L. Anthony has returned to MS
home at Leavenworth. so far recovered from
his wounds as to be able to attend to hn>i-
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1875-10-16

An extraordinary marriage is reported to
have taken place recently at Irvinton. Eng
iand. Archdeacon fhilpott conducting the
services. The bride had no arms, and the
ring was placed on the third toe of the left
foot. AT the bidding 'joln hands the
bllIShing beauty elevated her right pedal
and dropped it lovingly into the dexter of
the happy groom. Al the conclusion of the
marriage ceremony she signed the register,
holding the pen with her toes, in a very
decent band,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1875-10-16

Marshal MacMahon'S income, as President
of France. is $l2O,00O per mum. besides
which he is allowed $4,000 for household
and reception expenses.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1875-10-16

An old California miner found 800 in surface
digging in the Macon mines. The people are
greatly excited, and the hills are covered with
miners. all OF whom find some gold.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1875-10-16

A negro infant. a few hours old. was discov-
cred IN the pit of a privy in Boonville a few
days ago. just ia time to save its life. 1t was
ascertained to be the child of Maria Embree, q
colOred woman. She denies having thrown the
child in the pit herself, but re uses to tell who
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1875-10-16

Mr.. Rrecher un:OrkeI the walls of his ir.
hl@nsii.H: !!n"H the rnari>res In hi- last
FRIDAY evening lecture. 'Iitey we've niOlla,a
sad Mr.. Beerller. "lcS, they were plOus
and mean, pious and proud, pious and bit
ter. pious and critically censorious. plous
and !iar'l:llearted rs the devil" [Slight
aprlalisr.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1875-10-16

The Hon. w. C. Wallace is ABOUT closing a
term Of six years asJudge Of theSev enthJudicial
District. So fully has he satisfied public expec.
tatiOn, that all parties cOncede his fitness for
the position which he now fills. Having no OPP
II is uncommon in the history ofnn elective jul
dietary that a laarlr = and conscientious dis
charge OF duty meets so promptly with it's proper
rev ard-a renewal OF the confidence of the
people. 1t proves hat the people do discrimi-
nate, and are quick to appreciate ability, hon
esty AMI industry in II public Officer.-[SOnOma
Democrat.
The } Judge Wallace above spoken of is an old
Lexington, brother OF Thomas 3. Wallace,
and will be emit by many Of our older
citizens.
q Henry DeI5ard, the oldest Mason in the
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1875-10-16

Lexington Presbytery Of the Cumberland
Presbyterian church, convened at Butler,
RlteS county, Mo-. on Wednesday,, Sept.
10Th, 1873. j. A. Prather was elected Mod
orator. and Regs. 5. I'll. McElvaine and 5. +.
King, clerks. The usual business was trans
acted. Rev. J.. w. Estes, having passed L
satisfactory examination on all the points of
trial preparatory to his ordination, was
regularly ordained to the work'of the minis
Try. The next regular session will be held
at Greenton, Mo-. next April.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1875-10-16

The Governor-Ge neral of Canada has or
dered two hundred picked men from his
guards to attend the lnterment of GuibordTs
homes at Montreal.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1875-10-16

A TToENEI i COUNSELLOR AT LAW.
n Lexington. Mo. Office back room over the
L. i.islon Savinga Bank, opposite court house.
Nil practice IN The State and Federal courts.
Prompt attention given TO the collection OF claims
ana Probate business. febl7-yl.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1875-10-16

circumstances have devolyed upon me as
editor, the by no means pleasant duty of
taking 4 final leave of the readers Of the
IntelIigencer. DuIing more Than three
years past | have, mt intervals, been e,liio-
rally connected with the paper, and have
through all the vicissitDdes of its career.
contributed more or less To its columns. |
have reason 10 feel grateful for the favor
with which my Etterances upon the i;ie>-
tons of the day have been received. Even
my opponents cOncede that ! have spoken
honestly and candiIly. Ny personal rela-
Ei1n- with the directors and others connected.
wlfh The management have been uniformly
i ,rerable. and in parting | extend 10 each
and every Individual, under the Olh ami lAe
,.ryy regime. any thanks for courteous and
considerable treatment. The Intelligencer is
now established on 4 solid foundation it has
shown Itself worthy of PUBLIC confidence.
and the only wish | have to express is for
i. enduring prosperity.
HENRY l., HAYNES,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1875-10-16

There are now in the p%enitentiary l.l6i
eonyic:s. the largest number that has ever
been in the institution at any one time.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1875-10-16

The opponents to the New Constitution
profess to have discovered that the clause in
section 81, article 4, prohibiting the legisla-
Iure from passing any local or special law
liking the rate of interest. was inserted fog
the benefit OF money l%oaners, and was i'll
tended to abolish the usury laws. leaving the
rate of interest on loans in every case to be-
come i matter of special contract between
the parties, thus placing it in the power of
those who have money to loan to demand any
rare OF interest their cOnsciences would tOi-
crate. So far from this being the case the
intention of the convention was to put it out
of the power, under any circumstances, 10
make any hut Il general interest law applica-
bile to the whole state, and to every person
or institution alike, leaving the interestlaws
precisely Nv they now stand, and subject TO
amendment only by enactm"nts of 4 general
nature.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1875-10-16

A iIoRNEI AT LAW, Lexington, Missouri,
IA AL rfacfir" his profession in all OF In.
courts "i Lafayette. county and The courts oI
record III HE SLATE. Office over aull's HANK
Gnawy"r's "it s'anhD. All business promptly
'u'tlttt't 10. tanG-fy
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1875-10-16

Moody and Sankey have finally concluded
to held their first meeting in Brooklyn.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1875-10-16
4. C0LLINS-

ATT0bNEi AT LAW, Waverly, Mo. WIN
n practice his profession in ali the Nourts ~
tr state OF Missouri. Cailections msds
tiiol ghnut the states. snrott
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1875-10-16

Henry SwiIzer. oil kansas City. was IN the
city Thursday, attending our fair.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1875-10-16
~ - "A'hH'E. WIN. IL.
WALLACE & CHILES,

A TTOitNEiS AND COUNSELLORS AT
~ Law Lexington, Mo. OIhce, front room
over TIE Lexington Savings' Bank, a. opposite
i'r r"lirt house. Will practice in the courts of
Lafayette and surrounding counties. and also in
The supreme court of the state OF Missouri, aud
the u. 5. Circuit and District courts for she
MEs!.rM DIstrIct Of Niasuuri
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1875-10-16

Mr.. Ardine.s's stock OF goods arrived Mon
day night, ana were opened out amt arranged
in time to attract & very fair share of patronage
next day. His fine stock of goods presents u
neat and attractive appearance .-lBonham
NrWs.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1875-10-16

Alexander ii. Stephens is dangerously i'll
apaln.
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'pliN \. : Turr. FRANKLIN X. TUTr
I. EESTOS TAYLOR.
TUT Il TAYLOR.

A T~TORNEYS AT Law,
~ LEXINGTON, Mo.
Dtlicr No. s7H Main street, over Teyis' Drus
store, viii practice in the Lafayette and adIoin
ms counties. Special attention given to collect
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1875-10-16
T. BENTON

TTORNEY AT LAW, Will practice in all
n the Courts of Lafayette and adjoining
counties, also in the Federal courts. Special
attention given I" collection and investigation
of land titles. OGice in Wilson's block, next
door to U. S. Express Office, Main street.
srp25-Gm
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DENTIST.

II F. HASSELL, ID. d. S.-Onice over Lin
- . rick's bank, Lexington, Mo. jal4
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THE OHIO ELECTION,

sSHenry DeBard, the oldest Mason in the
state, died IN Platte City on the 9th inst.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1875-10-16

DR.. j. w. MENG.
SURGEON DENTIST, Office opposite -
- the court house. up Stairs, Lexing-H~
ton, Mo. All work done in 4 scientific W1YW
manner. apr7ly
Persons knowing themselves indebted to me
will please make prOmNt Aymen
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Continued from First PHge.l

all courts of record, except the county court,
shall continue until otherwise provided by law g.
Sec. -. Notwithstanding the provisions Of
this Article, the General Assembly shall have
the same power over the city and county OF ST.
LOUIS that it has over other cities and counties
of this State.
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HENRY l.. HAYNES.
ELDRIDGE BURDEN.

4 TioRNEY AT LAW. Onioe at the Intel
4 HEN'tt once In24
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1875-09-28
The Houses Of Parliament and
Westminster Abbey.

The Houses Of Psrliament-ibe House
Of Commons aud the House Of Lords. -
Staud close 10y the river at Westminster,
with the Abbey in The rear. Probably
YOU will be more pleased with them than
with the other buildings that you have
large aud imposing they have sort Of
airy grace which is produced by uumer-
Gus towers, spires, aud scrolI-work. To
what can compare them They seem
so duely wrought that they might he
woven Of lace instead of stone, aud they
realize ell ones ideas Of palace even
of il fairy palace. AT night, too. when
The Parliament is in session and all the
windows stream forth light, they are still
more Inviting to the fancy. The interior
is so exquistely grand and this is the
great legislative hall where the Queen,
the Lords and Commoners meet in coun
Gil to frame laws iol the people.
Westminster Abbey is much older
and nobler building than the House OF
Parliament. Within its walls rest the
remains or monuments of ell those Eng.
lishmen who have distinguished them.
selves by brave deeds 10 peace and war
Victory or Westminster Abbey -
cried Lvrd Nelson 10 entering one of his
sea. fights, and he echoed q common am.
hitinn R"r;al in this sacred r.i.-n :, .Lo
highest honor that can be paid to au
Epglishman, and it is only allowed to the
greatest. AT one side there is small
space called the Poets Corner" con
taipg the fresh grave of Chatles Dickens.
Silent neighbors to him are the memoir.
ais or remains OF Chaucer, Spencer.
Shakespeare, Camden, Ben Jonson, Mil.
ton, Dryden. Addison, Handel, Garrick,
Goldsmitb, Sheridan, Macsuay, Thack-
cray, Palmerston aud others no less Ga.
nous 10 history aud literature. Another
part OF the abbey is divided into ten
chapels, within which repose the kings,
queens and princes and tho transepts
snd ai>les also shelter ilustrions dead -
81 Nicholas
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1875-09-28
Hard Times.

She had her mind made up for two or
three days, says NJ. Quad, that the boy
needed some castor oil. but she knew
she must approach hin gently. She
placed the bottle where be could see il,
and when be turned up his nose she said:
"ltsjust like honey, 10Y darling"
lie seemed to doubt her word, and she
continued:
"Ifyou'il take somO I'll lot you go to
the circus"
"llow much y he cautiously Inquired
"Ob, only spoon just Que spoonful, -
she replied, as she uncorked the bottle.
Aud you'll give me some sugar, be
sides 2' be asked.
"Of course villa big lump"
He waited until he bagon pouring
from the bottle, and then asked:
And you'll give me ten cents, too ?"
Yes, Of course"
"And you'll buy me II shoo.Ay kite p
he went en-, seeing his advantage.
Il guess so"
No kiVe-no tie, he said, as he drew
back.
well, III hug ,ou the Kite" she re-.
piled, filing The spoon clear up
"And a veocipedo ?"
"l'll think Of it,"
"You cant think no castor oil down
me !" he exclaimed, looking around for
his hat.
"Here-l will, or ri tease father to,
and know he will Come, now. swsl
low it down."
And you'll buy me goat p
"Yes."
"And two hundred marbles"
"Yos. Now take it right down"
"And coach dog p
| can't promise that"
"a right, no dog, no ile."
"Well, Iii usk your father p
"Aud you'll buy me a pony ?'
"Oh, | couldn't do that. Now be u
good boy aud swallow it down."
"Oh yes,lll swallow that stuff, viii -
be said, as ne clopped on his hat. You
may TOOL some nther hny with circus
ticket aud lump Of brown sugar, bui
it'll take hundred dollar pony to trot
that castor lie down my throat -
And he went out TO see il the neigh.
bor's cat had been caught 10 the deadisll
be get for her.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1875-09-28
An Orien tai Tale-Which Hap
pened in Detroit.
One day the good old mau Haroun AL
Rashid walked in his garden to commune
with nature.

One day the good old mau Harouu AL
Rashid walked in his garden to commune
with nature.
The sky was bright.
The sun cast cheerful shadows.
All nature smiled.
Mankind are but flowers" said the
good old man, as he meandered down the
graveled paths. While the sun shines
aod his sky is clear, man is joyful when
the clouds of adversely come and the
winds are chill, be fades aud dies"
As Hsroun Al Rashid walked no met
his wife, who was likewise oQmmuniug
with nature.
What hast thou seen in tho garden,
my angel ?" asked the old man as he
tondy potled her cheek.
"Ny husband | have seen that the
verduro is typical of human life." she
sadly answered. Some OF the trees are
dying, some or tho aowers fsdn1, and
others arc strong in their beauty
LET us go and seek our son Rousau,
and ask what he has SEEM" said lIsroun
Al Rashd. aud they walked on together
In little time they found young Rousau,
seated at the foot of tree reading a paper.
My SON." said tho aged father, "hast
thou read of those things to-day which
will add to thy moral strength on the
morrow p
TIE young man slanted his ha. over
bis ear aud did not answer.
Tell me, my sor, what thou hast
read" continued the father. smiling
proudly. tell me If it b. some pobc
precept,"
"Oh. shoot your precerts !" answered
young RousaD, as he cast the paper from
bin. IL was reading that Tom Allen had
challenged Pig.Tron Kelley to figh, bin
for $500 a side, ADD Iii bet you on x
that Kelley v Il backwater p
Aud good Hsroun Al Rashd and hi,
wife walked no more iu the garden, bur
sent The young man out for copy oi
the Clipper. 70 that the good old mar
could prepare to lay his stamps ou the
best man.