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THE LEHIGH REGISTER,
:Is published in the Borough of Allentown, Lehigh
County, Pa.., every Tueeday • '
BY AUGUSTUS L. RUBE,
At $1 50 per annum, payable in advance, and
eo if not paid 'until the end of the year. No
paper discontinued, until all arrearages are paid,
except at the option of the proprietor.
AIItETI.TIO:3II;NTR, making not more than one .
square, will be inserted three times for one dollar
and for every subiequent insertion twenty-five
cents. Later advertisement's charged in the
same , proportion. Those not exceeding ten lines,
will be chargecigeventy:five cents, and those mak
ing six lines or less, three insertions for 50 cents.
'A liberal deduction will be made to those
who advertise be the year.
• Office in liamillon Street, next door to
.S'lcm's Hole!, (formerly ' )
opposite ,S'ehmerman's . Store.
INDENINITI
THE FRANKLIN FIRE INSURANCE
COMPINV of Philadelphia.
OFFICE, No. 1633 CHESNUT STREET,
near Fifth street.
Directors:
C hat les N. flancker, .Geo.W.Richards,
Thomas Hart, 'A ord . 1). Lewis,
Tobias Warrner, Adoip. E Boric,
Samuel Grant, David S. Brown,
Jacob R. Smith, Morris Patterson.
CONTINUE to make Insurance, permanent
and limited, On every description of property, to
town and country, at rates as low• as are consis
tent with security.
The Qompany have reserved a lame Comm.
gent Fund, which with their Capital and Pretni•
urns, safely invested, afford ample protection to
the assured. •
The assets of the company, on January Ist,
1848, ac published agreeably to an Act of As
sembly, were as follows, viz
Mortgages,
Real Estate,
Temporary Loans,
Stocks,
Cash, &c.,
Since their incorporation, a period of eighteen
rears, they have -paid upwards of One million,
Iwo hundred ihuustuul dullur., losses by fire, there
by affording evidence of the advantages of insu
rance, as well as the ability and disposition to
meet with promptness, all liabilities.
CHARLES N. BANCKER, President.
- CHARLES.G. I3ANCKER, Sec'y.
The Subscribers are the appointed Agents of
the, above mentioned Institution, and are now
prepared to make insurances on every descrip
tion of property, at the lowest rates.
AUGUSTUS L. RUM, Allentown
C. F. BLECK, Bethlehem
Allentown, June 13, 1848
env Millener & Dressmaker
n Coopershurg.
Miss Susan SchaWer,
Takes pleasure to inform her old custom- '
ers, and the public in general, that she still
continues the Milliner and Manilla-making
business in all its various branches, in the
•
village of Coopersburg, Lehigh county. She
has lately returned from Philadelphia, with
a beautiful' assortment of •the newest and
S 0 most fashionable style of
P , ,
LADIES BONNETS,
• xi:k such as Silk, Silk Velvet,
, c , •
Satin, Plush, &c., of all col
.
k.l ors , styles and prices, a large
• • i variety of Ribbons, French
.and Anterican Artificials, Caps of all kinds,
comprising mourning and others, made in
the neatest style, allot *hie will be dispos
ed of at the very lowest term .
Cloaks, Dresses, and*); »alias,
'will be ma& in- the latest fashi nable styles
arid in the neatest and most expt itous man
. mer. She has also made arran ernents to
receive the monthly Fashions fr n r Phila
delphia, both in the Dress-makin as well
asNillinery branch of the business. '
Repairing and shaping of old bonnets and
dresses will be done at the shortest notice;
and in the most fashionable style.
Miss Scharer returns her sincere thanks
'forthe liberal patronage* heretofore extended
to her and trusts her moderate charges will
gain her many new customers, and a con
tinuance of•the old ones.
Dec. 21.
(DV)1(0A
o ls hereby given, that the undersigned ha§
beefr appointed Executor, of the Estate of
George hick, -deed.. late of Upper Milford
township, Lehigh county. Therefore all
peiscuts who.ere inAbted to said estate, will
please to make settleement,between now and
the first day of March nett, and also all per
sons claims against said estate, will
please to present them within said specified
time..
FREDERICK SIGMCND, Executor. -
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Residing at Sally Ann Furnace, Becks county
Jan." 18 '
ATTORNEY . AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
May be. eenaulted duritig Court week,
1161 a few daYs before,at the. house of David
I.onkeeper,-..i n. Allentown.
~tigitst 5.
Franklin Fire Insurance
Com any of Philadel hia.
Statement of the Asselb of the Company,
on January Ist, 1849, published in conform
ity, with the provisions of the sixth .section
of the Act of Assembly of April sth, 1849.
MORTGAGES. •
Being first Mortg,ages well secured
on real estate. I ree of ground rent,
and are all in the city and county
of Philade!phia,except $49.430 in
Buck S, Montgomery, Schuylkill &
Alleghativ counties, Pennsylvania,
also $7,500 in Ohio, amply sucur
ed by real estate in Phhadelphia,;.l,ol7,43B 41
REAL ESTATE.
Purchased at Sherin sales, undo
mortgage claiins, viz:
Eitht houses and lot, 70 by 150
on the south west corner of chest
nut & Schuylkill Sixth streets.
A hovse and lot, :33 :3 by 100 feet,
No. -167 Chestnut :street,
A house and lot, 27 by 81 feet, on
the north side of Spruce street
west of eltventh street,
A house .and lot. '2l 7 by MO feet.
on west side of Penn square, south
of High street,
Two houses and lots, each 18 by 80
feet, on south side of Spruce street
near Schuylkill seventh street,
Five houses and lots, each 17 9 by
90 feet, N05..131, 133, 135, 137;
and 139, Dillwyn street,
Three houses and 10t,'49 by 54 ft.
on east side of Schuylkill six.h
street. south of Pine street.
Four houses and . lot, 46 11 by 80
feet, on east side of *fluid street,
above Catharine street.
A.house and lot, 18 by 106 feet, on
south side of Filbert street, west
o. Schuylkill seventh street.
A lot of L7round 17 by 57 feet.on the
north Minter of Schuylkill Front
and Spruce streets.
Hold and lot, 50 by 81 feet, on the
south east corner of Chestnut and
Beach streets.
Five house , and lot. 42 by 86 feet,
on the north side of George street,
1. west of Ashton street.
Seven houses and lot.s, 26 by 117
frit. on the east side of Reach St.
south of Chestnut street.
A house and lot, IS' by SO fret. No.
96. Fitzwater street, cast of Ninth
streets.
4990.558
1118.351; 90
125,450 o 0
51.513 25
46,158 S 7
51:220,097 67
LOANS.
Temporary I.oans on collateral se
curities, amply secured,
STOCIiS.
g,OOO . United States 5 per cent.
(interest on)
$lO.OOO Alms' House Loan, 5
per vent. (in let est on)
'2OO sham; Bank of Kentucky.
17 do. North. Bank of Ken.
100 do. Union Ilk. of Tenn.
13 do. Insurance company ;15
CCM
of state of Penn; ct.
200 do. Southwark Railroad F:t
Company.
37 do• Commercial & Rail G
goad Bk. of Vicks-
burg.
91 do. Franklin Fire Insur...,
once Company.
6 do. Mercantile Library
Company.
5 do. Union Canal Comp.
90 do. North Atneric. Coal
Company.
5500 North A inerican Coal loan.
Cash.on hand, - srvel 9'
Cash in hands of Agents,. lit-rfol9 5
Note's and Bills receivable,
Unsettled Policies, , -
Merchandise, - •
Total. - - $1,328,492 71
By Order if Me Board.
CHARLES N. BANCKER, President.
ATTEST,
The Partnership of the late, firm of SEI:
FRID(iE & having been dissolved,
notice is hereby given to all persons indebt
ed to said firm, either by note, book account
'-or otherwise, to make payment to the under
signed, surviving partner of said firm, (who
is the only perion authorized to settle the ac-
counts) between now and the first of March
next, ns all notes, accounts, &c. remaining
unpaid after that time, wilt be placed in the
hands of a magistrate for collection. All
persons having claims against said firm will
prestpt thein to the undersigned lor settle
ment, in the above specified time.
-`~m
The subscriber is always to be found at
his residence a few doors below stettler and
George's Confectionary esteiblishinent.
THOMAS B. WILSON.
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January 11.
•
• Gum Shoes, Gum Shoes
Just received a very large assortment of
Lddice, Gentlemen and Children? . Gum
Shoes, at prices frem 50 cents to $1,37, for
sale at the :store of
LOCHMAN & BROTHER.
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January 11.
Just received a splendid lot of Candlebra,
Lard, Canaphine and Fluid Lamps, which
will be sold cheap by • -
LOCHNIAIs.:I 61.1. I:3ROTHEq.
• January 11.
S 1 -'
CIIARLbs G.. BANCIiER, &err/aril
January 25.
iltbtelCOTM ••••
Lamps, Lamps, Lamps.
REMO P.IL.
Lumber Merchant In Allentown.
Respectfully informs his friends and the
public in general, that he has lately remov
ed his Lumber-Yard to the south side of
Hamilton street, near Weaver's Hotel. ve
has lately received a very large supply af
all kinds of Boards and building timber,
comprising over
600,000 Feet,'•
Such - as Yellow and 'White Pine, riming
boards, Poplar hoards, Scantling-, Joists and
Planks, Mapel boards and Planks, Rafters,
Ash Planks, Laths, Ladder trees, besides
all kinds of other Boards, Scantling, Posts,
Lath and Shindies, all of which he will sell
at very reduced prices.
Farmers, Carpenters and Builders, who
have occasion to use the different sorts of
timber he has fur sale, will do well to give
him a call before they purchase . .elsewhere,
as he is willing to have his stock examined
without charge.
He returns his sincere thanks for the
many favours he has heretofore received,
and feels confident that his extreme low
prices will be the ineans.of receiving many
new customers.
JOSEPH WEAVER
November 16
I At Cost
't594,72 , 1 83
Boot, Shoe and Hat Store.
The undersioned have just opened a New
Boot, Shoe, Hat
.and Variety Store, in the
well known stand, forwerly occupied by
Ludwig Schmidt's Drii.7Store, Allentown.
Their stock comprises every variety of 80..3ts
and Shoes for the present and approaching,
season. viz :
31111's and 'Joys' Thick, liip and C'll'f
Boots, Boots r a nd• Shoes, Ladies' Mo-
roeco, Kid pad Leather boots and shoes of
every variety, superior Gaiter and half Gai
ters. together with an extensive nssortthent
of Gum shoes for men, women and children ;
children's. ;wes and gaiters of every varie
ty, Truilks, &c. Also a larger and more
fashionable stock of Hats and Caps than
was ever exhibited in Allentown. Extra
Moleskin Silk and Beaver hats of Fall and
Winter style, got up in the most exquisite
manner ; also Fur, Brush and Wool• hats
of every description. A large and beautiful
assortment of Cloth, Plush, Glazed and Vel
vet Caps; Umbrellas, Camphine, Fluid and
Lard'Lainps, Stockings. Gloves, &c. &c., all
of which will be sold at the very lowest
prices, for cash. come and See.
96,001 $
C. L. Lochman has removed his Da
guerreotype Gallery to the same building,
(second floor,) where he will continue to take
likenesses in his well known beautiful style.
November 9. 11-6 w
Cheap Hat and Cap Store.
Hamilton &reel opposite Weiss
A 1-Cost
>. 51,523 25
Takes this method to inform !tic friends
and.customers, that he still continues the
Flannaking and Cap business, and keeps
constantly on hand, a large assortment of
the most fashionable,
29,63 R
7,481 75
1,270 25
413 b 4
Beaver, Aare, Brush, Russia, Silk and
'Napped Hats, which he will sell at
the lowest prices. .dlso—a large
assortment . of Arens, Boys
and Childrens Caps, at
veryreduccdprices.
He is likewise prepared to manufacture
to order Hats at the shortest possible notice:
Thankful for past faVors he hopes to en
joy a continuance of patromze, us he feels
confident that his Hats, fully recommend
themselves.
1. - Itch who are• indebted. to him for
some lenzth . of time, Will please recollect;
that their accounts should be promptly 'sett.
led, and it is expected.will not be neglected.
Nov. 9.
Hir'am Brobst,
Dentist ill . allentown.
Respectfully informs his friends
.... and
. o%e-fluidic in general, that he
still cdniimtes the practice of his profeSsion
in all its . various branches, such as filtog,
cleaning, plugging and inserting, from a sin =
gle tooth to a luli set, on moderate terms.
- His office is in the second 'story, above
the Store gf Grim & It*nin ger, on the North
west corner of MarCet Square, entrance on
Allen street.
I~ccomeareaadaation
.
Mr. HIRAM BnonsT has practic_edas Den
tist in this plaice for the last three months,
and in consequence of his superior abilities
in the.profession, we recommend him to the
public. CIMENIUS WILLIAMS, M. D.
L. FLENTIE, M. D. .
. HALsr,N„ . M. D.
, SAmika, Plucu p ~111.
.*- isle'sq tio n n E.; Pit:, Au gust ;30, o, : lf}.
NOvember J. 11-3 m
.rme:na , mlerummowwwssn , e,. , ...a
. 7 VE 800
LOCHMAN & BROTHER
Hold, .411milown.
Jacob D. Boas,
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TAKE NOTICE.
' Dont let yourselves be deceived, bought
or-caughtlby-fictitious-prices, that.pre_pub.,
'fished in the papers. The undersigned sell
es low as our next neighbors, and in fact as
low as any commission house in Allentown.
We do not deem it necessary to publish
prices, in order to inform the public that we
sell at lower rates than others —L all wepslc,
that such who purchase Iron, Hardware,
&C. should give us a call, and they will
find that “Saegcr's Hardware Store" sells
'as low if not lower than any house in town.
0. &:.1. SAEGER,
Iron 4SP Ilardwre Store, Allentown
Janus' y 11.
• NEW ARRIVAL OF -
laardvirare.
The undersigned have just returned r;om
-1311,1,• Philadelphia with a large as-
Z4.4V sorttnent of Hardware, Cul
leig and-- S'addlery, with. Coacii-trimings
and Shne-findings, all of which will be sold
at reduced prices at the Store of
0. & J. SAEGER.
November 14. 11-6 w
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IRON.--A good lot of Hammered and
Rolled Iron, Sheet Iron, American and Eng
lish Band Iron, Hoop Iron. Cast and Shear
Steel, square, flat and round, just received
with Anvils and Vices, and for sale cheap
at the Store of 0. & J. SAEGER.
11 —4 in
GLASS.-150 boxes Glass of all sizes,
foj sale by 0. & J. SAEGER.
WIIITE LEA D.-1 ton of White Lead
just received, Pure . and Extra, rind for sale
by O.& J. SAEGER.
NA! LS.-200 Kegs of the b Taiis,
firaiJs and Spikes, just received, apt for
sale by 0. &J. SA EC 1.
_ .
COACI-1-TRINIIIESVS.—A gooi assori
inent of Coat. h-Trinuning.s just received, and
for sale by 0. & J. S.AECIER.
SHOE-I'l\ DI larg,e asLzortnient
of Shoe-Findings, just reeeivcd and for sale
by " 0. &J. SAEGER.
TO HUI LDEM4.—A large assortment
of Hinges, Screws, Nails, Bolts with Mine
ral Knob Locks, German Locks.and Latch
es, &c., just received and for sale by
LOOKING-GLASSES.—A splendid lot
of Lookim -, Glass Plates, and Frames of oil
sizes for sae by 0. & J. SAEGER.
OILS & VARNISII.—OiIs of all kinds,
boiled-and raw, Turpentine, Newark Var
nish of all kinds, Glue, &c.,—will he sold
cheap by 0. & J. SAEGER.
PLANES.—A full assortment of Planes
of John Bell's best make:, also a large assort
ment of Carpenter's Tools, for sale cheap
b • O. & J. SAEGER.
HOUSE KEEPERS.—A good supply
of articles for House keepers, such as ena
meled Boilers, oval and round, Plates, &c.,
for sale by
Nov. 14
GLUM ',In:W.6IIQ
Informs his old friends and the public in
general; that he has moved into his new
building, at the "old stand," and that he
is ficaiti ready at all times to attend to pro
fessional duties.
Nov. 16.11- 1 w
•
C. .11. RUMK,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT Lill.
.Has taken the Oliice of the late Samuel
Runk, Esq., and will promptly attend to all
business entrusted to his care in this and
the adjoining counties.
Mr. RUNK may be consulted in the Ger
man, as well as English.
Rclei io Hon. 1. M. Porter, Easton, Pa..
• Prof. •S. Greenleaf, Cambridge, Mass
Hon: W. Kent, New York City.
ioh e 13
Irreti OFF,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Office East of the Court House and nearly
9pposite..at . the._ corner of
_Margaret
. and
Hamilton streets.
. May ::73*—fitri
•
Henry Q. Longneeker,,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law.
Has resumed the practice of his profes
sion in Lehigh and the adjoining counties
His -office is iii the residence of the late Hon
Jon W. Hornbeck, in .tiamilton street;Bor
°dolt of Allentown.
•
Jiiiivary 11. 411-61 n
Brandreth and Wriolits
.
Country, merchants and others, are here
by notified, that the far famous Pills of
Doctors William A. Wright, and Benjamin
Brandieth, ..are, constantly kept for sale at
the office of the - a Lehigh Reg,ister l ' by the
DOZeittioxes, at Wholcsale'pnies. •
April 17 •• • - 1 ' '
Now is Your Time to But Cheap
Iron and Hardware.
Barber & Young ) .-
Respectfully mferm their friends and the
public in general, that they are determined
to sell their large stock of Iron just received
comprising among others
#`4o Tons English 'eon.
such as Square and Round. All sizes of',
Waggon tire, which will be sold at 21 cents
a pound, and for CAM at 21 cents. Ham
mered at 1 cents, and all sizes American roll
ed very cheap.
4:115 Blacksmith Anvils, of the hest kind
and warranted, at I II cents a pound.
A lot of Horse Nail Rods, the best in the
United States. warranted.
ALSO—Cast, Shear, Blister and Spring
Steel, will be sold at extraordinary 'muri
ces, together with a very extensive asrt-
AFA/MA ment of
% . 4 ,11X -A*- HARD IN ARE,
Saddlery, Coach Trimmings, &c.
Mechanics Tools, such as Planes, Saws,
and all other kinds of Tools, which will be
sold at lower rates, than any other house in
I the United States.
Thankful for past favors they haze re
ceived from a generous public, they trust
that through punctual attendance to busi
ness and small profits, they will be able to
gain a still more, extensive patronage.
January 4. ¶-4w
ROGER BROWN'S
WE'VE & LIQUOR STORE . ,
NO. 3 6 2,3 MARKET STREET,
Between Eighth anti Ninth Strs, North side.
Philadelphia.
All kinds of Foreign Wines and Liquors
such as—
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0. & J. SAEGER
0. & J. SAEGER.
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.4 , Old Cognac Brandies, Dark
mime
' and Pale, Holland Gin, Ja
maica Spirits, Irishand Scotch
SO. Alalt Whiskey, of the very
finest quality.
vinixEs.—Such as Madeira, .Port,
Sherry, Tencriire, Sweet Malaga, Alutcat,
Claret and Champagne, very choice and
old.
Also, Manufacturer of Domestic Distilled
Brandy and Gill, Pure Spirits, Deoderized
Alchohol, Peach Brandy, Lavender Bran
dy, Wild Cherry Brandy, and Fine Cordi
als, Raspberry Brandy, New England Rum.
&c., &c., also a large supply of fine Old
Monongahela Whiskey on hand.
The above Liquors will be sold at the ve
ry lowest prices. Country. Merchants and
Tavern Keepers, will do well to give the un
dersigned a call before purchasing elsewhere,
and examine the Liquors, which he vouch
es, will bear the closest scrutiny, recollect
number 323 Market street.
ROGER BROWN.
Philadelphia August 8. 11!;-1 y
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Frederick Bohlen,
DELL-RANGER, DRAND-CUTTER AND LOCK4MITII,
In Allentown.
Respectfully informs his friends and the
public in general, that he still continues the
above business in all its various branches,
nt his stand, one door south of Dillinger &
Craig's Dry Goods Store, in Allen street in
the Binough of. Allentown, where he will
also manufacture to order all kinds of
• SCALE,s
for Druggists, a focers,
and other branches, war
,
ranted to be strictly ;wen
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rate, finished iYi the most
splendid milliner. Fle also manufactures
all kinds of Locks, Door-plates, Door-knock
ers, and every other article in his line.
Repairing of Locks,'Latnps, in short eve
ry thing in Steel, Iron, Brass or Copper. can
be repaired at the shortest notice and on the
most reasonable terms. •
111 r. Bont.wk trusts - through punctuntat
tendence to business and moderate charges,
he will be able to gain a large share of pub
lic patronage, for which he will ever be
thankful.
Allentown, December 21.
ewe, coy the, Telothaelle.
who are troubled with this pain
iseaseprocure a positive. remedy
i the undo .igned, at a very moderate
It also possesses the quality of pre
the teeth from further decay. Such
who are troubled with the tooth
'here to find a cure for it.
DANIEL KEIPER..
Per,
ful
froi
pri(
OE
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- The undersigned citizens cf Allentown,
hare used the Tooih Ache Drops of Daniel
Keiper,. and can tee/minuend' ihem es an of-,
fectual,remedy for the painful.disease.
J. W. Mickly, Rurger,
Geo. Kistler,- JerernialtSchnobel,
Sarah . Massey, 'Henry Haunter,
Dan. Zacharias, Hiram Beers, ,
Robert Kramer, Peter Diehl,
Henry Sehwartz, E par g •were.
W. T. Derr, ' ' 0: A. Gangwere,
NoVeinVer : ` - "--
° Anecdote ~ ' atriek Hen y. ..
We heard an . eco . • of the • ebrate'
Patrick Henry, a 1 v day. agoklyiLL has it
has-never-been 'm;. , -publicr_we'-proceed-to—
lay it before our qaders.— ----,.,___
Henry, it anfears, Was accustomed to'.
walk sometimes twenty and Way miles to .
attend court; and on one ceasion, as he
went towards WinchestereVa., for that pur
pose, he was overta-by a young lawyer
who had recently la..n admitted to, the bar.
Li r
Having heard of He y's great success as
a lawyer, he naturally wished to .procure
from him all t e information possible in re
lation to law in s. He propounded mit ,
ny questions, an al g others; he inquir.
ed, "What is the took important ing in
conducting a suit ?" " 'lte.,in . important
thing in conducting • su t," sVd H mi. •I**
the greatest graviEs ima,i
_Ole,
deice!" The you, g law 'er Who was
well aware of this ct Henry himself,
concealed his disappointment, and, as they
were /nearing a village, invited Henry to
dine with him, saying that he would pay
all the expenses. Having arrived, he re
quested "mine host" to prepare some deli
cacies for the repast, and requested Henry
to do the same. An excellent dinner tvas
soon placed before them, arid everything
passed off most pleasantly. The meal fin
'shed. the young lawyer settled for only one
half of the expenses, and told him to look
for the balance to Henry, . "What!" said
the renowned lawyer in great astonishment,
"did you not say that you would pay all the
expenth?.s ?" "Din ?" was - the reply ; "but
.where is your evidence-evidence, you know,
is a most important thing !" Henry wassci
well pleased with the wit and readiness of
the young fellow ,---. ' immediately took
him under his
Of all. he ,nat can possibly
be imag,in d for an industrious man, after
his daily t ils or in the intervals, there is
nothing like eading, a newspaper. It calls
for no bodily exertion, 01, which he has al
ready hail-enough, perhaps, too much. It
relieves his home of its dullness and same- .!
ness. Nay, it accompanies him to his next
day's work ; and gives him something to
think of besides the mere mechanical drud•
eery of his every day occupation ;Sonic:thing
he can enjoy while absent, and look forward
to with pleasure. If I were to pray for
taste which should stand by me under eve
ry variety of circumstances, and be a source
of happiness and cheerfulness to me through`
life, and a shield against all its ills„howev7
er things might go amiss, and all the world
frown upon me; it would be a taste for reading.
A Good One.
Old Bachelors have become so serious
an evil as to need legislative interference,
we think that the following expedient, adopt
ed by a lady in Connecticut, of rather a des.
perate age will afford an excellent hint to
some of our statesmen aowards an effectual
remedy. The circtunstan9es are these
A young lady became extravagantly fond of
a young lawyer in the neighborhood', who
treated her partiality with great levity.
Finding her suit rather hopeless, and being
fully determined to enter the state oflinatri-
Mony at some rate or other, she adopted•the
folloviing plan : All at once she was taken
ill, and her malady seemed to threaten
death: At this crisis she sent for the yciling
lawyer to draw her will, and to his astonish
ment; she disposed of an enormous estate, in
'legacies and endoWing public institutions.
She shortly after, however, recovered to
enjoy her own wealth, and the young law
yer began to feel something like love for
her; his address because constant, and his
attentions marked ; in fact in a short time
they were married—but alas ! he had to take
the mill for the deed.
Nothing like,Reciprocity.
An unsophisticated joker was fishing one .
day in the muddy waters of the eastern por
tion of the Pennsylvania canal, when to his
*great surprise he got a savage bite. He im
mediately gave a jerk :at would have
brought a shark, when lo and behold! he
pulled out a huge snapping turtle and ; threw
it flat on_the tow path. He stood in amaze
ment gazing upon the .singular "beasi,"
when by'and by an Irishrrian came along,
followed by a large dog. The country-mart
tried by gentle words to get the son of Erin
to put his finger into the turtle's mouth, but,
said he, "I'll put the dog's tail in, and see.
what the bloody baste will do." He Mime- ,
diately 'called' up his dog, took his tail into
his hand, and stuck it .into the . turtle's
month. He had hardly gocit in, when Mr.
lTurt\ z
le shut d n upon the poor dog's tail..
and off be star d with railroad speed pull- .
ing Wafter hit at a more rapid rate than
ever it travelle before. The countryman
thinking his days work would be thro wn away if theanimal should run along at that.
rate, turned with a savage look upon the
laughing Irishman, and exclaimed: '
"Call back your dog !"
c• Paddy put '
m e
s hand into his pocket;
threw his he to one side, winked, and
thetrintswe with provoking sang fioid:
'BeJabers • all back yourfisfr 1 1 !
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