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OLU_MEJII,
THE LEHIGAREGISTER,
as published in Me Borough of Allentown, Lehigh
"County; Pa., every Thursday
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V. 00 if not paid until the end of the year. No
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and for every subsequent insertion twenty-five
emits. Larger advertisements charged in the
same proportion. Those not exceeding ten linds,
will be charged seventy-five cents, and those malt
ing six lines or less, three insertions for 50 cents•
lar A liberal deduction will be made to those
who advertise by the year. -
IV* Office in Hamilton &reel, one door
of German Reformed Church; and nearly
opposite the "Friedensbothe Office."
TO, State Taxes,
To the Tax collectors and Tax payors of
Lehigh
A number of citizens of Lehigh county,
having expressed a desire to pny their State
taxes, during the month of July in order to
secure the 5 per cent discount provided for
by the several acts of assembly of this Com
monwealth, and in order to sustain the hon
or and credit of the county, the Commission
ers have resoived to authorize the Collectors
to receive the State taxes, from all wishing
to pay the same previous to the 27th July
next ;•provided- that they at the same, time
pay their County taxes, in order.to meet the
demands at home.
The Collectors of the Townships of Up
per Saucon, Salsburg, Hanover, North
Whitehall, South rtr.,-
Washington and Lynn.. : are to :Imo. the
Treasurer in the Book Store ofßlumer, Bush
& Co., on the 27 . '01 day of July next, and
those of the Borough of Allentown, North
ampton,- Weiseohurg, Upper illacungy,
LowerlV.lncungyMpper Milford and Low
, /o. l .,.,kcli,!l4 l Mtit:Or
. .I_uly next, for the pu r
pOlgt 91 iltritiVhat they have received.
n obit) Pennsylvania money, or
Relief Noti:s,Only will be taken by the Treas
urer,. the Collectors will govern themselves
accordingly.:
PETER BREINIG,
J. LICHTENWALNER, Com was-
BENT. BREINIG, &toners.
NI. LIM:, Clerk.
Commissioners Office,
June 28, 1849. S
Antos Ettinger,
Tin and Copper Smith,
IN ALLENTOWN.
Takes this Method to inform his old friends
and customers, that he still continues the
above business at his "old stand," where he
has now on hand
100 Copilev Icettles,
containing from two to thirty-seven gallons,
which in point of beauty and durability can.
not be superseded, and which will be
. sold
at' reduced prices. He also keeps on hand'
an assortment of
AIMS'S KETTLES TIS MIRE,
from a whistle to a still, a new kind of
Pumps for Cisterns or Wells, of different
Prices.
Tin Roofing will be done in a workman
like manner, and nt such prices that no one
will have reason to complain, who calls on
him to execute this branch of business., He
has prepared himself in such a manner, that
he can contract to•day and finish to-morrow.
Whiskey—SW& are manufactured at the
shortest notice, and at the most reasonable
_prices.
In short, all hinds of jobs, either in Cop
'per or in Tin, will be done in a most perfect
manner, and will stand good for its durabili
ty in every respect.
iro fccavince yourself of what is stated
"-Above; it is only necessary to call at the first
of the three story brick buildings, on the
•4 . :_aouth Side'of Hamilton street, in the burnt
I.;,..ildistvictozearly opposite Hagenbuch's Hotel,
•st; - . ;;!!..ri#o.Ve doors east of the "old stand."
. rir He keeps orf hand an assortment of
Which he will sell by the box or in
gle .. .aheets. He will also take in ex-
P,,,V4cliange Tor Copper or Tinware, all kinds of
Brass, Pewter, and Lead, or
it , a,lo.l,Lia,Cash for the same
11TORNE1 AN COLINSELLOE AT LAW,
'-... May be consulted during Court week,
and a few days before, at the house of Maj.
li Steckel, Innkeeper, in Allentown.
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h he hdriuoVe a d into his -new.
• ,buftainki-Itt ihe uold'Aut" nd" and that he
ie t es to attend tulm
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WILLIAm-S. Wstr.,at his Wholeiale and
Retail Dry Goods and Fancy Store, ad door
below Hagenbuch7s Hotel, takes this meth
od of informing his friends and customers,
that he, has just arrived front New York,
with a splendid assortment of Fancy. Dry
Goods. •
Although the Cholera is raging so fear
fully in New York, and the decease keeping
merchants from going there to buy, in con
sequence of which goods are very low ; yet
it has not detained him from going there
and therefore he has bought 20 per cent
cheaper than ever. •
Ho is thankful for past favors, and hopes
by moderate charges and strict attention, to
merit a continuance of their patronage.
Just received 1000 bunches Steel beads,
at reduced prices. W. S. WEIL.
June 28.
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Silk -Twist.lll4
Just received from N. York, 10 boxes
shaded and plain Silk twist: '
Steel Clasps,
Plain and Figured, Rings, Tassels and
Fringes, a large and splendid assortment.
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BY FHE ARRIVAL OF THE
Stcamilliv "Cambria."
June 29
Steel Reads.
June 28
June 23
IPillow Maskets,
a large lot of French Willow Baskets, of all
sizes, to which he calls the attention of the
citizens of Allentown.
ALSO.—Ladies dressing cases.
W. S. WEIL
June 28.
accordeons,
8, 10, 121 and 14 keys of Sanderson's,
best French Abcordeons of Paris, which he
has received of his agent direct from New
York. W. S. NEIL.
June 28. t—tf
Received per Ship n Wellington" from
Europe.
500 Violins of different manufactures and
prices.
50 Dozen violin bows.
500 Rings of the best E. A. and D. Ital
ian violin strings.
100 Doz. silver violin strings.
200 Rings of the well known Roman red
- end violin strings.
FLUTES.—A lot of extra Flutes from
75 ots. to 5,00.
TOYS.—A large tot of French and Ger
man Toys.
June 28
TO THE
I have received a large lot of new style
Lawns, Silk and Mohair Lustres, and other
dross goods, also a splendid lot of Turtle,
Buflalo and imitation Builalo combs, Polka
Twist, and side combs of sizes and prices.
W. S. NEIL•
Juno 28. t—tf
jewelry.
A new assortment of Gold and plated
Breast Pins, Ear Rings, Finger Rings, Sil
ver pencil cases with gold pens, German
silver pencils, a variety of Vest, Pop and
Guard chains.
June •,4i.i.
RIBBONS.
A large and eleg,ant assortment of Bonnet
ribbons also plain and Figured cap ribbons,
plain Satin and Mantud?ribbans, &c.
• W. S. NEIL.
June ZS. •
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'lO storekeepers and Milliners.
I have paid every attention to tiro selec.
tion of my wholesale assortment, which con
sist among many other things of the fol
lowing articles, viz : •.
• Suspenders, German pins, Spool thread,
Sewing silk of all kinds, Shoe and Corset
Juees, all kinds of Buttons, the best quality
needles, Pantaloon and Vest buckles, a large
variety of Combs, Whalebone, Corset bones
of extra finish, Cotton and Silk lidltfs., Jew
elry of every description, Perfumery, Cotton
- core?fisreneral assorttnent of Ribbons, fin
ported Slates and slate pencils; which I
have bought considerable - below market
price.i.
His. assortment ,is, unequalled in Allen
...
town) and will be kept complete the entire
year, And orders can be. iiiicitnittly,_supplied
.at all limes, to allr:gtttiOt.
WsiOrfWErtio
June 29.
WANTED. '
1000 gordo of good Wood, in exchange
for gon4i'at the Now York:Store.
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ALLENTOWN, LEHIGH COUNTY, PA., JULY 5, 1849.
TIN AND STOVE SMITH,
Respectfully informs his friends and tho
public in general, that he continues the ,Tin
and Stove &tithing business, in all its va
rious branches, at his old stand, two doors
east of Moyer's Allentown Hotel, in Hamil
ton street, in the borough of Allentown: He
has on hang a very large assortment of__
.TIN AND IRON 'WARE,
Such
. as all kinds of Buckets, Watering
Pots, Spout-heads, dr,c. which he also man
ufactures to order, at the shortest notice, and
warrants them to be durable, and of the hest
materials.
He keeps constantly on hand a large sup
ply, of Rocling Tin, expressly manufactur
ed for Roofing Houses, which enables him
to do roofin g at the shortest notice, and at
moderate ch arges. ,He will undertalce jobs
a reasonable distance from Allentown, and
will warrant them to be durable. •
W. S. WEIL
He also keeps on hand "Downs, Myn
derse & Co's. Improved Revolving Stand-
Pump,".at the extreme low price of from
Vito $7. This is without doubt the liest
improvement in the way of Pumps,, being
very simple and take up but very little room.
They can be used in Wells or Cisterns, at a.
depth of over 30 feet.
Ile pays the highest price for old Brass,
Copper, Pewter, Lead and Iron, or takes
them in exchange for goods.
Call and examine his articles before pur
chasing elsewhere: as he is determined to
sell cheap. Thrinlcful •for past favors, he
hopes to continue to receive a share public
patronage.
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W. S. NEIL
I Large and Rich Stock of Carpets,
The' subscriber, in addition to his former
stock, has just received, and has now in
store, a large and rich assortment of New
Styles English arid American
C AR PE TIN CI,
manufactured to order, and decidedly the
handsomest goods in the market, all of which
are offered for sale, on the most favorable
terms.
Country Merchants and Strangers visit-
Philadelphia, who may be in want of Car
pets, are requested to look in and examine
this stock of desirable goods previous to pur
chasing elsewhere, as they will find all goods
sold to'be as represented, and at the lowest
market prices.
The assortment, in part, consists of:
English Tapestry,
English and American Brussels,
" Three,ply
1,4 Super. Ingrains,
with low priced Carpetings of all descrip-
Gans, Oil. Cloth, Window Shades, Rugs,
Piano and Table Covers, Sheep Skins, Stair
Rods, Bindings, &c.
Also, a large assortment of Rag, List and
Cotton Carpets, from I'2l to 50 cents per
yard,'at the Cheap Carpet Were-Rooms, of
R. B. WALKER,
AV. S. IV ;
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No. 25 North Second Streti,
Directlt• opposite Christ Church, Philadel,
phia.
Junc.2B. $93-3m
NUDITY. 011,'S I\OTIC I Z.
inetti,Mr, In the Orphan's Uourt of Lt
cal
high county.
• •, In the matter of the account of
tli23l3o3eCharles H. Martin, Administra
tor, &c., of John W. Pornbecic, late of Le.
high county, deed.
s t WEIL:
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And now, May 4th, 1849,0 n petition, the
Court appoint Win. H. Mtter, auditor to
audit and' resettle said account, make distri
bution and report to the next stated Orphan's
Court.
From the Records, .
Teste—J. D-; LAWALL, Cie&
The undersigned will meet. the parties
interested on Saturday the 7th ofJuly next,
at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the 'House
of Eli Steckel in Allentown.
• W. H. BLUMER.
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No 1. Pickled Salmon, just receiyetrand
for sale cheap, at the Store of
C. I. DEPEW.
June 14. ¶-tf
GROUND NUTS
25 Bags best Southern Ground Nuts, just
received and for sato by
C. I. DEPEW.
June 14.
Willow St., above 'Eleventh St.
DES taken in,with great care, as ,re
uts and flaws.
'm iry Tanners atimiliid on •the
terms. •
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James IL Ruth,
In Allentown.
For Fall Trade.
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PHILADELPHIA HIDE ASSOCIATION,
PHILADELPHIA.
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" [From the New York Tribune.]
Wood Notes.
Dave you ever been a Child
Wandering forth in Summer weather,
When:the lights and shadows mild
Daneed upon the grass togethell -
Where the maple branches spread
Shadowy arches overhead,
And the stream in murmers sweet
"'DipPled at your very feet
Did you love the limpid Spring
O'er its mossy margin dripping,
Where the swallow dipped her wing,
From its rustic basin sipping.?
Have you marked upon its bed,
Pebbles white and Gown and red,
Deeming in your wisdom small,
You coulki count them each and all
Have you raised your tiny shout •
When, amid the waters brimming,
Gaily leaped the speckled trout,
From your eager fingers swimming?
Did you, when your thirsty lip
Longed the cooling drought to sip,
With a broad leaf's folded cup
Dip the sparkling treasures up ?
If your mind recalls the scene,
Say to Gotham's sons and daughters,
Mountain pastures now are green—
Pure and cold the mountain waters.
Pleasant sounds arc in the breeze;
Murmers in the budding trees;
Breathing in the watchful ear
Lessons it is good to hear.
Oclectiong.
A Westmoreland Ghost Story.
Thikifh!lowing story, (lie we call it,) is re
lated the editor of the Westmoreland Gaz
ette, with great apparLtnt gravity :
Much excitement has of late prevailed
among the inhabitants of Orton, arid its vi
cinity, in consequence of some strange dis
turbances which have recently occurred at
the Cowper House, near Orton. The name of
the present occupier is Mr. William Gibson,
jr., who. about four years ago, Married a
daughter of Mr. .Ino. Bland, of Bybeck. A
year previous to his marriage, Mr. Gibson's
uncle, Robert Gibson, occupied the same
place, with whom his nephew lived, and
strange to say, these unaccciuntable'disturb
ances commenced on Tuesday, the 17th inst.,
being the fifth anniversary of his. uncle's
death, who was found drowned near the
house. On Tuesday, the 17th, loud knocks,
were heard in the house, various articles
placed on the shelves fell to the floor in rap
hi succession, which alarmed the inmates.
Wednesday at half-past 11 o'clock, A. M.,
two children's stools, placed in the cradle,
were thrown out, and the cradle clothes
thrown tinder the fire-gine ; the chairs mov
ed on the floor of their own accord, (with the
exception of one, which was lately purchased
nt a sale,) and went over with gen, velocity
the churn, standing on the floor, was upset
the churn works were sent into the outer
porch, out of which, intp the house, was-a
crooked passage ; the servant girl, on going
out, met the churn works coming in like the
flight of a bird, and fell near the churn with
out being injured. The young girl's cries,
on this occasion, were alarming. Tables,
containing dishes', were thrown down i fend.
ers, knives, pans, tubs, butter, and almost
every article in the house were in wild coin
motion, one after another. The inmates
were so alarmed that they took some provis
ions and proceeded to Mr. Robert Bousfield's
a neighboring house, and had some tea.—
They returned in the evening, accompanied
by Mr. Bousfield, who is an upright persOn,
and may be relied on. . Similar disturbance
again commenced. "Mr. Bousefield, being
horrified, advised the family to go and stay
all night with him, which was -accordingly
done.
.Next day, (Thursday,) the family,
which consists of Mr. William Gibson, his
wife, two children and a servant girl return
ed to the house,'where nothing particular oc
dared until in the afternoon. Mrs. Gibson's
brother, Mr. Thomas Bland, paid them a
visit; when about to sit down to tea, Mr.
Bland placed his fiat on a dining table, when
it immediately .toolc- flight 'towards the fire
place., Clothes and other articles moved
about the house, and Mr. Bland; being much
affrighted, thought they hattedl better pro
ceed to Bybeck. They did so, and Acre
they arc at present reMaining.- -These
things were soon published, and on Beim:-
day, the 21st, a company of young men from
Orton proceeded to Cowper House, to ascer
tain the facts. The family not being there,
nothing particular transpired. On Tuesday
last, Mr. James Elwood, 'grocer, Mr.:- Tor
buck, surgeon, Mr. Robert .Wilson,jr.'; Mr.
John Robertson, joiner, Mr. Mark 'Atkinson,
and Mr. R. Bla nd, all of Orton, proceeded to
'Bybeck, Mee° if the family would 'teeth*-
, ny them tO , CoUper House.
They . c.Omiented.and(went, in order to ex
plow:this: strange occurrence. 'They arri
•ved:at the'spot a little iteforelhe family, and
searched airy .corner of the house, in 0r. 7
det:Vifintroo the cause, but fognd
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The world can by no possibility do with
out him; F may be despised and consid
ered mean hrloafers and aristocrats, but he
is king over them both. They are depend
ent upon his labor, that which distinguishes
him from them, for their food and raiment
and pleasant hoMe, Labor made the worlds
Labor keeps them in motion. Labor is the
great producer, and it alone supplies an end
less train of wants. The being who does
nothing is not fit for society, Idleness is
the prolific .mother of a thousand vices.
, The rights of the laborer mill not be se.
cured Ao him so long as a -spirit prevails
among the people which subjects any por
tion of this worthy class to the degredation
of zhattelism. Honor labor every where
and you abolish chattelism at a blow. Let
labor be distributed accqrding io justice and
the 'beat interests of all, and each may have
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But, to their astonishment, no sooner did the
family enter, than" loud knocks were heard
their hats moved from one place to another,
a large dining table moved from its place in
the middle of the floor, and, as before, one
thing after another was in disorder, and mov
ed about of its own accbrd. - What can be
the precise meaning of this. we are at pres
ent unable to determine. Some are ofopin
ion that something has been done which is
very wrong, or it is a forewarning of some
great evil. It is the worst when the chil
dren are in the house.
Singular Case.
We find in' the last number of the Scalpel,
a monthly medical work published in New-
York, by Dr. Dixon, the following interest
ing article upon the influence of mother's
imagination on the unborn child. We copy
it with the single remark that the Scalpel,
as a medical work, is marked with an unu
sual degree of ability and practical knowl
edge of medical science :—"Mr. A., of the
northern part of this state, married, some
forty years since. a lady ofan adjoining state.
Pecuniary circumstances, at the time of the
marriage, rendered offspring undesirable.—
Within a year, however, it became evident
:to the wife that their wishes were no longer
to be realized ; on expressing this belief to
her husband, she was, at the mpment quite
shocked at the dissatisfaCtion with which he
received it. Taking his hat shortly after
ward, he left the house, and was absent for
near an hour. He was distressied on his re
turn, to find his wife in tears. He assured
her immediately (for they were - devotedly
attached) that he was rejoiced to learn the
probable realization of her announcement;
that he .was now satisfied with' the condi
tion of his pecuniary affairs, and convinced
of their stability. The wife dried her tears
but soon expressed her conviction that, in
some way, her expected offipiing would suf
fer from her agitation. The 'husband en
deavored to remove her apprehensions by
gentle and afThctionate ridicule. But her
fears continued at intervals during her early
months. and gradually increesed as gesta•
tion advanced. The relief of the parties
was great at the birth of a healthy and
tvell
formed boy. No peculiarity of conduct in
the child was observed, till several months
had elapsed, and then their fears were re
newed by its extreme Unwillingness to ap
proach the father. This gradually increas
ed, until its dissatisfaction was manifested by
loud and continued screaming when brought
near him. As age advanced, the most per
severing efforts were made to overcome this
repugnance; the utmost degree of persua:
tiveness and ingenlniy, diversity of childish
gifts and sports, all were tried in vain, and
the attempt was abandoned in dispair. The
feelings of the father may be judged by
pa
rents, fur lie was, and is, an exceedingly af
fectionate man. This continued, and at the
time of our receiving the information from a
near personal relative, bis sun, then an ac
tive and rising member of the har. had nev
er been able to speak a word to his father,
though the most painful efforts were made,
We gave this case as we heard it from a
lady and her husband, whom to know is to
revere. It was told us by the lady, just aris
ing from what we all supposed would be her
death-bed, and an offer was made ;at the
time to introduce us to the parties. We
now regret that our years induced us to de
cline the proffered Introduction. We did
not feel willing, at the'time, to make any
personal inquiries in a matter that had been
productive of so, much distress.. and that
time had somewliatalleviatecl."—H. Journal.
The Laborer.
The facilities for labor is unlimited. All
may find some useful employment by which
to supply their Wants, invigorate their phy
sical frame, and contribute to the general
good. But the laborer is oppressed, scanti
ly paid, and often defrauded. This dis
courages him; afflicts his family, causes him
to forget the true dignity of his nature. He
looses-sight of his sovereignty, and feels that
he is a dependent. His mind is enslaved.
This is the case with many who suffer 'such
misfortunes with the multitude. -
The laborer should tunic hiinselF and. be
ranked highest among the lords of his crea
tion. Heshould feel that it is his business to
look after the interests of his country Rua gov
ern it.
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his burden lightened to such a degree, that
instead of dragging out a Wearisome life of
pciverty, bard toil and misery, he may have
i ample time to devote to the cultivation of his
mind, the education ()Chia children, and to.
benevolent deeds which make the bonds of
human brotherhood strong, and scatter light
and peace into the hearts of the needy and
afflicted. Time then might he devoted to
the enjoyment of such pleasures as would
drive away sadness, and strew life's path
with pleasant flowers.
We can easily imagine how such - a re•
form in labor would diminish disease, pre
. vent crime, remove insanity, and delay
death.
But while man preys, tiger-like upon the
.rights and liberties of his fellow-man, socie
ty must he sadly confused. A part must
be sacrificed to the gratification olthe rest;
while those who seem to be most highly fa
vored are made more vicious and miserable
by the advantage they have over others.
But men are blind to their highest well be
ing, and will not see. The education of
mankind must be reformed. Then will la
bor be reformed, society harmonized, liberty
and justice, happiness and long life promot
ed. Cheer the laborer then, with a kind
word in the midst of his toil, and with a hope
of the "good time coming," when the broth
erhood of mankind shall be perfected,.
Moral Reflections on Wealth.
All I desire is, that my poverty may not be
a hurthen to myself, or make me so to oth
ers ; and that is the best state of fortune that
is neither directly necessitous, nor far from
it. A mediocrity of fortune with a gentle.
ness of mind, will preserve us from fear os
envy, which is a desirable condition, for no
man wants power to do mischief. We
never consider the blessing of coveting petit.
ing, and the glory of being full in ourselies,
without depending upon fortune. With
economy a little is sufficient; and. without it
nothin g ; wheras frugality makes a poor man
rich. If we lose an estate we had better
never have had it t he that has least to lose
has least to fear, mid those are better satisfied,
whom fortune never favored, than whom she
has forsaken. The state is most commodi
ous that lies between poverty and plenty.
Diogenes understood this very well when he
put himself into an incapacity of losing any
thing. That course of life is most co.mmo
thous which is both safe and wholesome ;
the body is to be indulged no farther than
for health, and rather mortified than nockept
in subjection to the mind. It is necessary,
to provide against hunger. thirst, and cold ;
and sometimes for a covering to shelter us
against other inconveniences, but net a pit;
matter whether it be of turf or of marble.
A men may lie as warm, and as dry, under.e,
thatched, as under a gilded roof. Let the
mind be great and glorious, and all other
things are despicable in comparison:- The
future is uncertain, and I had rather beg of
myself not to desire any thing, .than oI
tune to bestow it, .
SAGACITY OF A OAT.--1t was only a few
evenings ago that one of , oar worthy neigh- .
bours, who keeps a shop in the lower part
of New :York, was much surprised at the
conduct of his•cat. Ho was standing in his
shop, when pussy put her paw on his, trot 11,,
sers, and endeavored to pull him towards
the cellar, leading out of the slsop, He took
no. notice at first, but this she repeated three .
times ; and in order to see what could be tho
cause, of her troubling him, he took koF
his arms and carried her into the cellar.•
where he kept a large quantity of leather,
Pussy immediately sprang,from
jumping upon a piece of leather, howl to ,
look underneath it, as if in search of aurae,:
thing. Her master raised the !cattle:44mA ••
he there found a boy of twelve
years of agetencealed under it. do bringT
inn the young rascal from his,hiditig place,,.
he naterally-asked him whet he was doing
there. The reply was, that he had no mo
ney to pay for his lodging, and thought lip
would stay there•until morning. The welt•
thy shopkeeper made him remember thit
feather bed was preferable to a leather Ode: •
by inflicting summary punishmentt on the
offender. Thus. the sagacity ofAhjitiataball.
cat most probably saved Op • !1; a: front
being robbed, and 44 nurstelite ,•ps.kjlisci,
TIIE DIFIFERiNCE.-A 7 • &Man front
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Boston chanced to find litmself among p lit
tle party of Yount; ladies away down east.
last spnnmer, and whips in the enjoyment of
some innocent social play he carelessly pla :
ced his arm about the slender waste of as
pretty a damsel .as Maine can boast of when
she started and exclaimed.
."Be done, sir! Don't insult me !!'-' •
The gentleman instantly apologized for"
the seeming rudeness, and assured the half
offended fair one that to did not intend loin:
salt her. •
""No?" She replied, archly. f'Woll, if
yon didn't—you may do ao again,",—sho,!
added, to the no small amusement of the come
patty, •
!CITA bachelor having adverth4 foi'V„A
wife w share his lot, nn "anxious inquirer"'
solicited information as to the ai;o pf that
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