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The Iime.KiIn Club-Brother Moscow
Smiths Case.

Trustee Pullb1ck, chairman oil the COM
mittee on Local Cramps and Pains, report
ed that Moscow Smith had been lying
m at his residence for the last four days,
and desired the treasurer to forward him
financial aid and relief. He had not seen
the patient, but made the report on the au-
thority OF the members vile.
ain order 10 relieve any terrible anxiety
dat may possess de sixty.four busums befo'
me, | will 'splain dis case OF Brndder
Smiths" said the president. " He got a
leetle w;ndfall from Canada de Odder day
about sos IN cash-an' de fust move he made
was TO invest sheer Of it in cOkerDuts, pea
nuts, ice.cream, watermellyons, popcorn
balls, tafTy. an lemons. De family den sot
down to feast, an gorge an STUFF, an OIL up.
When met Moscow de odder day he bad
banana in one ham, piece OF mellyon
in de odder, Wild lot Of raisins in bis hind
pocket, an his jaws war wOrkin' $50
strokes to de mint. He won't git no
relief from dis club. II any OF you happen
aroun' dat way, you might recommend mus
stard.plaster wild a stick in it, but doan' go
outer your way. A man who has swallered
seven shngle nails an brass ring on bet
Of len cents can't be kept in bed wild any
thin less'n smallpox. free Press.
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He Danced the Can-Can with VarIa.
ttOnS.

Wriggles had some teeth pulled lately,
and took cold in his Jaw, which swelled
until it looked like prize watermelon. He
poulticed it and Dandage0 II, all to no pur-
pose, and walked the floor several nights
with il, quoting choice extracts from Bob
IngersolPs lectures, but all 10 no purpose !;
it kept on swelling. Yesterday morning
he remarked to his wife that he'd give
fifty dollars to any one that would hit
him a tremendous thump on ii suddenly
without his expecting il, TO see II it
wouldn't burst the swelling. The dear
woman, smiling TO herself, went and
gathered a bOot.iack, aud, stepping up
quietly behind the old man as he was trying
to strain some coffee through his teeth,
lovingly inquired, Where does it pain you
most, WrIgY" - Oh, Lord, right here,
right here" replied he as he turned his Jaw
up and pointed to the apex OF the protube'
rance. Taking a step back, the dear wo-
man raised the boot.iack on high and bit
him a regular bung-starter right in the
centre OF the calamity, and smilingly step
ned Dack to await results. The old mans
knees flew to his chin as he shut up
like a patent rat-trap, and with hollow
groan he rolled off the chair on to the floor.
Bot he was up In a moment, and as he
danced the can-can, with original variations,
his wife smilingly asked, "Did it relieve
you, dear?" And as he tried to howl out
an answer old Mrs, Pry, who bad just
dropped in, beat basty retreat. And now
the whole neighbOrhood has it that Wlggies
has got 'em again. And as Mrs. Pry re-
marked, That 'ere CONT will be the death
O. some Of these old baldheads yet, settin'
up TO watch it."-NeU Orleans Times.
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With reference 10 the pressure OF mOderS
life, Judge fourgee recently said thai
twenty.four hours OF sueh responsibility
and strain "a new comes upon the average
American would have killed the strongest
man the eighteenth century ever shone
upon. "Oniy think" said be, "of George
Washington making war With brigade OF
reporters 10 camp. or John Wesley trying
90 grow in grace wifi telephone IN his
room and 1000 beloved disciples asking
him questions about the new version Of the
Testament"
Old parson, who had once been eurate
IN the parish: "How do you msnage TO get
on In these bad times, Mf. Johnson"
Farmer: "Weil, sir, about as bad as can
be. Last year we lived on faith, this year
I'VE are living on hope, and next yesr, am
afraid. we shall have 10 depend on CHARITY"
so many technical terms are used 0f late
by the Presidents attending physicians that
IL is considered the correct thing now to ni-I
quIre, "wiil you 10 out With me and re-
pair the waste tissues :" THIS Is more
euphemisiic than HLePs iicker." 4
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Two base. ball clubs began a match game in

Two baseball clubs began match game in
a Quaker graveyard at Philadelphia Sunday
afternoon. Having tapped keg OF beer,
stacked up two large grave-stones in lieu OF
a back stop, made home-plate out OF
foot-stOne, and marked three graves as
bases, the game began. Unfortunately for
the game, but fortunately for morals, the
neighbOrs complained Of the dissertation
and the police raided the graveyard, CATCH
ing three OF the rascals. The others es'
capped.
The army-worm got as far as Boston,
when miss with eyeglasses called 1t by its
real name. 1t Immediately laid down and
died. Philadelphia NeloS.
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some THINGS wHicH REPORTER LEARNED 4
rue TX SENATOR'S DonICILe.

Tue Bx SENATOR'S D0hlCIbe.
JFroE the Chicago Inier.OoeAn.i
UJTIcA. June 20.--The door was opened IN
answer 10 our ring by colored girl, who
announced that sire would iniorm Mrs
Copkling OF our arrival. Opening from
the nall was drawing.room. and on the
other side a reception and sittiDg.room'
into the latter OF which we we're soon
conducted, and where Mrs. Conkling'
sitting before q light fre-for u Wa
a chilly nieht--was waiting 10 receive
ms. she welcomed us with much cordialitYi
and with an case and grsce thai maze one
feel comfortable and banisbed all einDar'
rassment. Mrs. Couknng is hoy OF .si
but slight figure, and WIN race remarka
HE for lis s@eetpess and expression. In bel
oniet and Iadyiike way, Mrs. Coakllng spoke
deprecatngly OF the food Of sbuse ano
SANDER that had attended The campaign
against her husband, and expressed bel
hone that the cod would be his rindicaiion
We then took our leave.
I cannot forbear TO mention that | was
somewhat amused during various CONVEX
sations with Mr.. Conkling to hear hiu
sneak so frequently Of his wife and bel
keen predictions ss TO the ingratttude which
would be shown him for his efforts IN Dotl
the campaign OF 1876 and the one Just
passed.
When, after sitting twelve weeksln 9
dark room in 1876, be finally resolved "a
speak for Hayes, neryed TO do so by the
cruel taunts OF the press, ana was pan
carried 10 the ball IN Utica, wheIe
he opened his campaign, his whe
said TO him, after the meeting: GIL you
could have seen yourself before the audi
enee you would stop this thing. You can.
not afford to do yourself this injustice and
endanger your life, even for Mr. Hayes"
His daughter (since married and now llVlng
in New York;, who had assisted him up the
stairs into the hall, joined her entreaties to
her mothers and 10 the commands OF bis
physician, with what effect the public
already know.
When the people were clamoring for
Grant, also, during the last campaign, and
MIR. CoDkliDg was asked 10 use bis influence
10 induce the eX-President TO take an active
part in the canvass, Mrs. COnkliDg said to
him. after the meeting at Warren, Ohio:
General Grant Is q historical character.
The people do not want 20 see bin going
about making political speeches. He has
shown on which side bis sympathles lie,
and now think you should dlssuade in
stead Of urge him TO take further active
part in the campaign"
This was Mr.. COnkling's own view, but
be yielded 10 the demands and entreaties Of
campaign committees and so other meetings
where he and Grant appeared together were
the result. "But for all that" said Mr..
Conkling, "my wife was right as TO the
principle OF the thing, as she generally is"
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OF YALU,
Y Ami, Ne FARM IN CULPRPhR COUNI1.Vss
THE RAPPAHANNOCK RiVEk.-by vr tsar ~
Hiehmond IN the suit Of Currie Is. ArmstronR'
&c. The 40 dersigned will sell at public auction, on
THURSDAY. AUGUST 16, 1881,
AZ the front door OF the CuIpeper court-n0use,
VALUABLE FARM, on the happsnahnoons , ~, .
abrnt SOUR HUNDRED ACRES, the property OF
The defendant, John 8. Armstrong. ..-s.
TbIs tract ls well ocated IN fine neiehDnrh0O1,
al,out three miles from the Fanquier White sulphur
springs ana six miles from the town Of WsrTeh, on
TKRMs OF SALE One-fourth easn, anu Ine oe ~
nnce on creoit OF one. two, ana three years, IN
equal instaiments, With interest from the Day OF
sale--the deferred payments TO be secured " me
bends on The purchaser with good security and the
retaining OF the legal title until AL the purchase
' Commissioner.
20. GRAYsoN, Auctioneer ~ 22-F4w
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This is the way an Illinois exchange feels
called upon to put it: "His hammock
swung loose at the sport Of the wind" and
lumbled the Hon. j. S. Irwin on his head,
and but for the application OF st. Jacobs
Oil be might have gOue "where the wood.
bine twineth." Even so, dear Beacon, as
manv others have gone, who, failing TO use
the Great German Remedy in time for their
rheumatism and other dangerous diseases,
"haye paid the debt Of nature" Rub is
our motto.
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:
A black.lead mine has Just been discoy'
cred by Mr.. Way IN the Blue Ridge moua'
tains opposite Humpback, IN Nelson coun-
", about three miles from here. so Tar q.
developed II Is said to be very good and
promising. II so, there are "niiiions IN ~,
as there seems to be no end 10 The mine
II Il also reported that lroa and copper IN
iicalions are good around here. NOT
anon.
fThe above comes without name. "H.'
must do better next ume.l
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The following advertisement appeared
lately Ia a provincial paper: +" Wanted, a
man and his wife 10 look after farm, and
a dairy with religious turn Of mind with
out incumbrance. - Richard Grant White.
The shooting Of that notorious south
western character called "Billy the Kid :"
has closed up the most dangerous hip-pocket
la the country. Philadelphia Times.
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COnMIssION MERCHANT. &c.

HENRY u. WORKMAN,
i'll GENER AL COM MISSION MERCHANT.
GROCER. AND DEALER IN IRON AND STEEL,
corner Fifteenth ard Cary streets. Richmond, Va
Personal Attention Given 10 the sale OF GRAIN Leaf
Tobacco, FLOUR and ali [ inds of Country Produce
Bags furnished at usual rSies. Am assisted oy my
father. Mr.. SAMUEL WORKMAN aie o. Z. ;.
Wsrtham Co. "
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 1891.


This oroperty consists of 1866 ACRES OF tx
CELLENT LIMESTONE LAND, CREEK BOT
TOM AND UPLAND-much of It In valuable tim
Der: LARGE HOTEL, COTTAGES. RECEPTION
HOUSE, BATH-HOUSES, BOWLlNG-ALLE1S ;,
&C.. &C.; all complete, I'm good repair, and capable
of comfortably entertaining 800 guests also,
RAILROAD IN frst-class order IN bed aud equip
ment. connecting the lawn wi b the Norfolk and
Western railroad, Que and three quarter miles dis
tant The Springs are in a romantic glen IN the
heart OF the AEeghauies, and I'm easy reach Of the
other Virginia springs. The lawn Is superb, and
improved with magnificent shade trees fountains
walks, &C., &c. Two white sulphur springs and
chaybeate furnish an UNFAILiNG SUPPLY OF
highly medicinal waters, all making a summer re-.
sort second 10 none la attractions aud popularity.
TERMS: Five per cent. cash on the day OF sale
residue i'm "a al instalments. running one. two, and
three years. with interest from day OF sale. bonds
and security required. and title retained by the
Court until purcIiase-mOney shall be fully paid
Possession delivered January |. 1882.
For further particulars address the undersigned
at ChristansburR, Va. -
THOMAS F.. SULLIVAN,
GEORGE G.. JUNKiN,
L. Commits iOnprs
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SALE OF HORSES,
i MULtS, AND CATTLE AT PUBLIC ACOE
Of two deed, of trust executed TO me-one dated
The 29th day of July ESQ, aud recorded IN INC
I05 mage 44g and the other dated the 18th day OF
August, 1880. If record i'm the same office, ID H.
lQ6 page , land beiHg 20 required by the Dene.
ciary i'm both of said deeds, shall offer for safe al
public auction at HenricO court house, on
WEDNESDAY, July 27, 1881,
THREE HORSES. TWO MULES. ONE ALDER
NtY BULL. and TWO ALCHEMY COWS. OF
40 many thereof hail be necessary 10 pay Oh Inc
notes secured by the said deeds ana the expenses OF
making the said sale. - go
TERMS Cash. X. VI. POW EkSi lfuslee'
iy
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VALUABLE REAL ESTATE ON THE
w r ~ d 4 Ia "A Ii

VALUABLE REAL ESTATE ON THE
' CHESAPEAKE AND ONO RAILROAD. IN
LOUISA COUNTY. FOX SALE BY COMMITS
SIONERS By decree OF Louisa Circuit Cour ,
re ndrred in the case of John W. Davis executor Of
Reuben Il. ID wis, deceased against MOODY and wife
ard others. the Undersigned commissioners. VIII
off for sale 10 The highest bidder az public auction,
al Louisa Courthouse, on
MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 1881,
that being County Court day, the following valuable
TRACTS OF LAND:
First. TRACT containing 479 ACRES, lying
on both sides Of said railroad az IoleTsvle, em-
bracing large and comfortable FRAME DWELL
ING. STOREHOUSE, and other imnrO' ements. IL
Is more than probable thai the purchaser would be
appointed depot and eXpr - agent, as wen as post
master al This place. Splto,d store, and specially
desirable account OF lis proximity u The mining
sec ion. ....
Second. A TRACT containing 49l ACRES, lying
on south Anna river. ia Louisa county, adjoining
the lands OF Franklin Stearus and Others and hay
ing on IL a FRAMED DWELLlNG-HOUSk and the
usual OuthOuses aud i'm prDycments.
Third. A TRACT OF LAND IN said county con-
tanning 5lS ACRES, adjoining The Lands OF Dr. II,
NJ Buckner and others. aud convenient 20 the sald
railroad, and having the usual h FUSES and Improve
ment5.
TERMS OF SALE: one fourth cash; the residue
In one TWO and three years, win Interest and secu-
rty 10 the bends TOR the deferred payments, and the
legal title retained as further security ON payment
of ore half cash the personal security Will De dis
pensed with.
For further information address ,
WI LlAM +. BlBB ami
II. ". MURRAY,
Commissioners,
q, Louisa (OuTt house, va.
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FREIGHT.
Freight received daily for Norfolk, Portsmouth
Smthneld, and Hampton; Warrington, ID. C.,
Newbcrne, Washington, anc TarbOrO', y. C., ar d
all points I'm Eastern North Carolina also, for East
ern shore Of Virginia, old Point, and All regular
landings on james river, At LOWEST RATES,
and through bills Issued. l.. y. TATUM,
fe 10 SUPERINTENDENT,
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Texas COlOrea Folks.
MATTER or LANGUAGE.

ParSon Animidab BIedsoe, OF the Austin
Blue Light Colored Tabernacle, has been OF
attending a camp-meeting and has come
back filed with zeal. Yesterday ne under
took to reform jim Webster, who is much
given to using eXtrsVaSant language. Par
son Bled-oe said: "Jeems, hit distressed
me TO hear you use SIGH supefucus Ian.
guGge,o "G'way, parson," said Dim, "de
man who excuses me Oh dat ar am liable 70
get kick what will send him so high dat
he would starye to def befoah be struck dc
yard, chen ef he took ten days rations along
wild hin, 0-TerGS SiftipOS.
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GALE OF THE WHITE SULPHUR
~ SPRINGS,
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, VA.

BY virtue of decree Of the Circuit Court Of
Montgomery county, in the chancerY SUIT OF GlaY s
execu ors Us. The Montgomery White sulphur
Springs Company. we will sell the REAL ESTATE
AND FRANCHISES Of said company, ON the
Dremiscs at auction
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A LIAM LINE ROYAL MAIL 9fFSS
N STEAMSHIPS. baltimore and sasszk1ksD
Liverpool via Halifax y. =, aud IT. johns, n. f.,
every SATURDAY. This route presents unprece-
dented advantages 10 tourists. enabling them 70
renee In addition, the distance from Quebec 10
Liverpool is 500 miles shorter, and Of the reduced
distance 1000 miles Is Inland navigation, reducing
the actual ocean voyage 10 minimum OF five days.
Extra ships from GLASGOW. GALWAY,
QUEENSTOWN, and LONDONDERRY DIRECT
70 BOSTON.
For passage aud Information, apply TO a. w. GAR
Der, Agent at Richmond, Va, or LIVE < ALDEN,
G.. +. A.. 207 Broadway, y. Y; POI Washington
ip 2.eOdGm
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BY Joseph II. Housewortb, AuctiOneer.
TRUsTEE's SALE OF MONTPELIER
THE HOVE OF PRESIDENT MADISON,
IN ORANGE COUNTY, VA.

In execution Of the deed Of trust from the late
Thomas j. Carson 10 Philip 5. Fry and Lewis 81
Williams for the benefit OF David Graham, deceased
dated August l, 1857, and recorded In me CLERK s
Office of orange County Court, the Undersigned.
who have been duly substituted as trus ees In tne
Dlace OF the said Philip s. Fry aud Lewis IL. VIII
llams deceased. being thereto required by the pre-
sent benehciaries In said trust deed, viii sell ny auc-
ton, upon the premises, on
THURSDAY, July 29, 1881,
the VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND conveyed by
said deed, known as MONTPELIER. situated IN
Orange county, Va, Immediately on the line Of the
Virginia Midland railroad, four miles west OF
Orange Courthouse, aud CONTAINING 1O63S
ACRES. The land Is of good quality, wen wa
tered and tirbered. The improvements consist
of a large and imposing BRICK DWELLING,
erected by President Madison, commanding mag
nlfcpnt view of the Blue Ridge Mountains, together
win all the necessary out-buildings. The grounds
are Ins,lv considered the handsomest I'm Piedmont
Virginia This would make a most delightful sum-
mer residence, fine stock farm. or could be con-
yerted INTO "A pleasant summer resort.
TERMS: Cash enough TO pay the cost OF exc
cutting the trust and 10 pay balance secured DY
deed--say, $4,000: and as 10 the residue, upon
credit Of one and two years, the purchaser TO give
bond for the deferred payments, bearing Interest
from day OF sale, and secured by deed OF trust on
land ShOu the bCnetciaries conclude not TO re-
oure the whole amount due them In cash, the
change If terms will be announced on day OF sale.
For further Information. address the trustees.
LINDEN KENT,
Alexandria. Va,
JOHN G.. WILLIAMS,
Orange Courthouse, Va.
substituted Trustees.
April, 20, 1881. an 28-2awtJyl4Stdtd
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STEAMSHIP <sFTs
H TICK cts. ssSss44sSe<ssl
EUROPEAN STEAMSHIP AGENCY,
lnnn MN ATREET-

EUROPEAN STEAMSHIP AGENCY,
1000 MAIN STREET,
Representing the following hrst-cass ocean steam
ship lines from Boston. New York Philadelphia, aud
Baltimore, 10 Europe CUNARD. WHITE STAR,
NATIONAL, ANCHOR, GUGON, INMAN. AMER
loan. RED STAR, ALLAN, NORrU.GERMAN-
LLOYD. HAMBURG AMERICAN, and NkTli-
ERLANDS, AMERICAN, ITALIAN. aud BOR-
DFAIfN. FIRST. CLASS, SECOSD-CLASS, and
STEERAGE TICKETS 10 and from all the principal
points I'M Europe. Excursion tickets al reduced
rates. State-rOOms secured In advance. Par ies
going to Europe or sending for their friends would
DO well 10 communicate with the undersigned be
fore purchasing el-eN here. Railroad and steamship
tickets 10 all points I'm me United states and Caa-
ada. Rates same as az depOts and general 0tlcef.
40 trouble 70 answer questions Write To or call on
4. W GARBER,
General Railroad and steamship Agent,
1000 Maln street, Richmond, Va.
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RANKS AND RANKERs.
IE CiTIzENs BANK on RICHMOND

TtHE CITIZENS BANK OF RICHMOND
CAPITAL PAID UP .....................sl0o.ool
1900 No'"VN
W. j. JOHNSON, President
EDWIN IS. SNEAD, Cashier.
BusIaess hours. 3 A. NJ. until Il. ".
ON SATURDAYS the bank Is open from 4 until :
p NJ 10 accommodate the labOfiuK CLASSES.
Interest allowed on deposits. Special arrange
meats made, by which interest Is allowed on dallY
kzIauees OF active accounts. IL e-eod
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AGUTIeN sAaEs--This va,
BY JAS. Macdougall, AuctiOneer.
No. 10 Governor street.

.NENTEEL FURN ITURE, MAT
VI TRESSE', REFRIG orators. chill
DREN's CARRIAGES. &C, AT AUCTION
THIS DAY, at 10 4 O'Clock, Will sell al my auc-
tiOn rooms
/ NFARLY NEW CHAMBER SUIT.
MAHOGANY aud other MARBLE-TOP BU-
REAUS and WASHSTANDS,
BEDSTEADS, TABLES.
PARLOR CHAIR and DIVASS,
NEW HAIR and SHUCk MATTRESSES,
2 NEW WALNUT EXTENSlON-T ABLkS,
CANE and WOOD SEAT CHAIRS,
3 excellent RETRIGERATORS
LARGE ICE-BOX, suitable for grocer or sa-
Several CHlLDREN's CARRIAGES, in good or
der:
SIDEBOAROS. TIN-SAFcS, sc. &C.
COnsiguments Teceiy ed up TO hour of sale.
JAS. MACDUUGADL, Aucti0neer.
r. B. COOK, Salesman. Jy %
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FINANCTAL,

CARTER W. BRANCH. W. b. DIBRELL'
n w. BRANCH Il CO.,
~. No 8 SOUTH TWELFTH STREET,
STOCK BROKERS.
STOCKS and BONDS BOUGHT AND SOLD ON
COMMISSION and CARRIED On MARGIN.
L. D In.
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TOR nav YORK.-Tne OId -

DOR NEW YORK.-TRe Old 1fF$%
L. Dominion Steamship Company's ssxzsst1sssA
steamers will sail as follows: steamer Old DO
MINION, Captain WALKER, eyery TUESDAY at
2 O'Clock L. NJ; steamer WGANOhk, Captain
Couch, every FRIDAY at 2 O'Clock T. NJ. steamer
MANHATTAN, Captain KELLY, every SUNDAY
al o'clock 4. NJ.
Freight received up to l O'Clock p. VI. FOR thu
Tuesdays and Fiiday's steamer, aud 20 O'Clock
Saturday evening for Sunday ship.
Through bills Of lading signed AID goods for
Harded with dispatch 20 all points north, south, east
and west; also. to foreign ports.
Passenger accommodations unsurpassed.
Cabin fare to New York, slO.5O; steerage, 20 ana
a..
For freight or passage apply 70
g. ". ALLEN & CO., Agents,
nv CTS IompanY's Wharf ROcketts.
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HANDED IN MS BILL.

Ah old daTky who works aroHd town
by The day aud who is very proud OF bi:
reputation for extraordinary ability in
Icipbering, called on Gilhooly yesterday
with view 10 get settlement, in cash, for
work done in GRhooly's garden. dwell,
Uncle Ben" said the Maior. "Hew much
do owe your" else worked fur We
'leben days at a dollar a day, boss, an il
yer hand me piece OF paper am a pencil
I'll cipher II out fur YER" Uncle Ben got
the paper, and, pretending 10 figure on It,
be said "Lebeu days az a dollar a day.
Lemme see, oughrs a ought, cipber's a
cipher, 6gure's a 6gure, two ter carry an
one ter throw away. 'Leben dollars. by
gasbi Boss. yer owes me prezactly 'ieben
dollars ~ IexdS Stft(,QS,
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A SEwLY.AoQUIRED HABIT.

"LoOk heah, Uncle Nose, you fooled me
wild dat ar boss b1yed from yer last
week. He Jest drapt dead 10 his tracks :"
" lie neflber drapt dead in his tracks or
angwbar else as long as had him, g0in'
on twenty years."- Texas Siftiags.
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By Jno. f.. Laughton, Jr., Auctioneer,
1905 Main street.

CPECIAL SALE OF DARKROOM FIN
y TURES. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c,
AT AUCTION.-On FRIDAY the @2d Instant al
10 O'Clock, Will sell at the saloon an1 re- inence
consisting OF
l WALNUT BAR. COUNTER,
l GOOD REFRIGERATOR.
BAR-BOTTLES, DECANTERS,
GLASS JARS,
BARREL STANDS, SCRtEN
WARDROBE, BFD>TFAD>,
FEATHFR-BEDS,C CLOCKS,
l RECLINING CHAIR,
1 CHIID'S CARRIAGE ant CRIB.
COOKING STOVE and + .XTURES,
SMALL COUNTERS. ........
jy2l Aucuoneer.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-07-22
RAZlNG.

OFFICE OF VIRGINIA STATE AGRIcULIIkAL(
June 2S. 1851. }
A LIMITED NUMBER OF HORSES
"A OR MULES WILL BIZ kECelNtD On PAS-
TURAGE AZ the FAIRGROUNDS OF IhE viz
GINA STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY," al
the rate Of 81 per head per month.
Parties arrange TO have theT ahllnais IeG auu
RrooTned No animals received or Withdrawn with
out 4 written order frOm this Office; nor VIII ahy
be admitted un'il their hind-sboes have beeh re-
moved. The grazing Is gov excellent
WILLIAM W. FlNNEY,
f. 24.eodlE Secretary