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friVUS Machine h is now been tested by more
M. than thirty families in thia neighborhood, and
tias given entire salisbictkni. It is ho simple in its
construction, that it cannot get out of order. It
contains bo iron to rust, snd no springsor rollers to
pet out of repair. It will do twice as much wash
ing, with Itw than half the wear and tear of an) of
(he late inventions, and what is of greater impor
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The following certificate is from a few of those
who have these machines in use.
Sunbnry, Aug. 21, 1841.
We, the subscribers, certify thai we have now
in use, in our families, "Sliugerl's Patent Wash
ing Macbine,"and do not hesitate siying that it is
a most xrellent invention. That, in Wa-hing,
it will save more than one half the uuat labor.
That it id wa not require more than one third the
usual quantity of soap and water ; and that there
is no rubbing, and consequently, little onto wear
ing or tearini!, Thai it knock off no buttons, and
that the finest clothes, such as collars, laces, tucks,
frills, &c, may be washed in a very short time
without the least injury, and in fact without any
apparent wear and tear, whatever. We therefore
cheerfully recommend it to our friends and In the
public, as a most useful and labor saving machine.
CHARLES W.HEUINS,
A. JORDAN,
CHS. WEAVER.
CHS. PLEASANTS,
(tlDEON MA UK I.E.
Hon. GEO. C. WELKER,
BEXJ. HENDRICKS,
CIDEON LEISENRING.
Hiaas Hotel, (formerly Tremnnt House, No.
116 Chesnut street,) Philadelphia, September
list, trill.
1 have useJ SbugerVe Patent Washing Machine
iu my boue upwards of eight months, and do not
hesitate to cay that I deem it one of the most use
ful and valuable labor-savins machines ever inven
ted. I formerly kept two women continually oc
cupied in washiug, who now do as much in two
days as they then did in one week. There is no
wear or tear in washing, and it requires not more
than one-third the usual quantity of soap, I have
had a number of other machines in my family, but
this is so decidedly superior to every thing else, and
so little liable to gel out of if pair, thai I would not
do without one if they should cost ten times the
price they are sold for. D VN!' "KRI
CUPERU)R Port wine, Maderia anil "Lisbon
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From the New York Weekly Times.
A FKAHKtX TALK OF A TKKK. ,
IIV THADOKtS W. Kg (UMAX
The tale nf the 'groaning treo,' (with which
every body who rends at all ia perfectly 'iimil
iar,) is not inure rcninrkablo than the one we
ore about to relate.
Near the villne of White Flaina, art! with
in a mile of the hat tic (jroiind, Htiitids a peculiar
looking remnant of what wag at one time, a
vcr singular oak tree. It Ftood, like a giant,
alone, in a clear enclosure used for pimturngo,
and was spared by the nxr, as it is juid, because
of its uncouth and unmntchlcMshnpi'. A branch
had, w!icn the ouk wasyounrr, been bent in the
form of a circle, so that the end rested in what
is elrpantly and Mprcssively termed a crotch.'
In this manner it rrew, the 'crotch' clnsinrr up
as thu trunk expanded, and securing the intru
der. The other brandies prcw straight nnd
strong four of them indicating the points of
the compass, and bearing foilage, which, unu
sually plentiful, formed a beautiful shnltrr. The
'oak ring' grew, as we have already intimated,
below these branches or arms, and consequent
ly was completely canopied. It was a scrtire
and comfortable resting place, of which the
young people residing in the vicinity made good
use. Lovers met. Public meetings were held
there. May-day lestivities and other sports
were celebrated at this celebrated spot ; and, to
bo brief, the residence of the Squire and the lit
tle frame school-house were subjects ol seconda
ry consideration compared with this oak. Per
haps until this day that tree would have been
associated with pleasure, had it not been tor a
mournful occurrence which shadowed its mem
ory with the idea of death, and connected with
its name terrible thoughts of the attribute of
another world. This mournful occurrence mnv
be briefly related.
A short time previous to the battle of White
Plains, the British soldiery were accustomed to
scour the country daily for whatever good for
tune they might cast in their way. They plun
dered the houses of allthe valuables they con
tained, stripped the larders, depolated the hen
roosts, drove .off the tenants of the stables, and
left the country thereabouts as bare as it must
have been shortly alter the deluge, in all things
save human brings. (lunger, compelled by the
want of food wrongfully withheld, will make
any man irrascible and destructive. The natu
ral consequence of a foraging was a feeling of
hatred, as wild and ungovernable as the
northern tempest, against every man w ho wore
a red coat. If it were possible,, there were o-
titers who were hated more cordially than the
British soldiers and these were the Mory' in-
habitant, many of whom also formed themselves
into marauding bands, and followed the occupa
tion of 'robbing in the king's name,' at the ex
pense of those who were neighbors, nnd had
been friends. The chief leader of the tory bauds
was a young man of much talent and great per
sonal beauty, named Brownson, who owned the
Oak Tree, the land upon which it grew, and a
neat little house about fifty rods distant. By
foraging, he amassed in a few weeks a large
sum of money, and the fact became as notorious
as the Scriptures. He had a young and pretty
wife, whose amiability and patriotism shielded
him for a Ion? time from any extreme demon
stration of hatred i but the ravages his band
made at length were carried to such an extra
vagant pitch, that a meeting of his wronged and
oppressed neighbors was at !a.t called to consi-
der measures for the prevention of further im
position the prompt punishment of the leaders
of the tories. A blacksmith named lut headed
the meeting. He advocated immediate action,
and called for the appointment nf a coinmittoe to
select subjects, for punishment, and to originate
the method 'of its administration.
The committee reported that Brownson
should be first taken in hand. His wife was to
be spared but they decided that he should bo
stripped of all earthly possessions, and that his
dwelling should be given to the flames. Twen
ty strong men immediately armed themselves,
and bent their steps towards Brow neon's bonne.
They halted beneath the Oak Tree and ream
noitered. 'Now,' raid Lent, who had gone to the win
dows of the dwelling and inspected every part
around, 'advance, every man. There is no one
there but Brownson himself. We will cajl tiiui
out and demand his money.'
All assented. With noiseless steps they
reached the house and posted themselves at the
door. Lent advanced, and, in a loud voice,
commanded Brownson to come forth.
'Who calls V demanded Brownson.
'I, Peter Lent.'
'We are not friends you can have no busi
ness with me. Leave my premises !' continued
Brownson, as he opened the door.
We will leave the premises,' exclaimed
I-ent, at he watched the gaze of his astonished
enemy, 'but that will be after we have taken
j our gold and burnt your nest of treason aliout
your ears.'
'Peter Lent, I know you, and I know every
man with you. Let harm come to iueaud you
majority, the vital principle of Republics, from which
SuiUitiry, lVorthuinlxrlaul
shall nil pay dearly for it ! As Tor gold, I have
none.'
'We'll search for it !' shouted I-cnt, as he
rushed Brownson nsido and niched into the
house, followed by his companions.
They were met by his w ife who pathetically
implored them to save her hotieo from the de
secration of n search.
'We would do anything for you, madam ; but
your hut-band is a marked man, and must be
punished. )te has searched and robbed our
houses wo will now pay him in his own coin.'
Thus spoke one of tho committee who hail
proposed the punishment. As if convinced of
the right of retributive justice, the woman of-
ferod no further argument for mercy, but quiet
ly, though more like a spectre than a thing of
Mesh and blood, glided to a seat in the corner of
the apartment. Her husband moodily watched
the movements of his enemies, as they ransack
ed every nook and crevice. When they had
done, nnd still were empty handed, he smiled
contemptuously, saying, as he did so-
'Well, gentlemen, you find that my house
contnins only what o poor man should possess.
Are yon sntisficd !
'No! spoke one of tho number 'No; you
have gold. It is a pity tliut it should be melted
in the Manics which will consume your dwel
ling. Speak, then, and toll us whero yon have
hoarded it.
'I have spoken,' said Brownson, 'and I tell
you again I have none.'
'Tuke him to a tree and hang him, il'hedoes
not tell,' cried font ; 'at.d if he is obstinate, let
him swing to death.' r
Ah ! to the tree !' chorusaed the others.
Despite the screams of his wife, he wasdrag
ged to the tree, and preparations were at once
made for putting the threat into execution. A
rope was thrown over a limb, and one end pla
ced in the hands of two stout men the other
end, fastened into a slip-knot noose, was placed
about the doomed man's neck. Not a muscle
moved as he passively allowed his captors to
make theso preparations. Neither did the sobs
of his swooning' wife appear to make any visible
impression. His face was blanched, his eyes
were glassy, and his lips were bloodless; but
his nerves were firm, and his heart undaunted.
He had led a daring life, and was determined
to meet a bold and remorseless end.
'Now, said Lent, as hij companions formed
a circle around the tree, 'open your stublwrn
mouth, and disclose the hiding place you have
selected for your money of which every honest
man here can claim a portion. You have fifteen
minutes to decide. Remember! disclosure or
death !'
At this moment flames burst from the roof of
the house. It was according to the decision of
the comm ittee, fin d !
'Sec,' murmured the faint female, 'you have
deprived us of home spare, at least, our w retch
ed lives For that w hich you ask, my husband
has not. On my soul, as far as I know, I speak
no falsehood.'
'Perhaps we ore wrong,' suggested one of
the band.
'Wrong !' said another, 'nonsense ! Do you
suppose he would teil her what he had done
with the plunder 1 j
'Once more, and for the last time,' said Icnt.
add ressing Brownson, I ask you to disclose
where you have secreted your money !'
For the last time, I reply, I will tell no
thing.'
Then mark me. You see that rafter crack'
ling in the flames? In a moment it will fall.
As that falls you will be suspended between
heaven and earth. Your fate is just, and may
(inn have mercy on my soul.'
Each man uncovered, and bowed reverential
ly, as they all ejaculated the prayer.
'Husband !' shrieked the wife 'Husband!
toll what they require, in the name of Heaven .''
'Never ! I have no gold. If they kill me
they will be murderers, and my death will not
go unavenged.'
A crudi announced that the burning rafter had
fallen. Ient lifted his hand, and in a moment
Brtiwnson'a body swung clear off the ground.
The wife fell insensible. Lent raised hie hand
again, and Brownson was immediately lowered.
He was soon recovered sufficiently to speak and
listen.
'Brownson,' said Lent, you sea we are deter
mined. Save yourself, if possible, for the sake
of your wife.
The hitherto strong resolves of tho doomed
man seemed shaken. He motioned them to re
move the rope from his neck. They did as ho
desired. Drawing near to Lent he faintly arti
culated, 'I must recover my strength. Grant
me a few minutes respite, and you shall know
all.'
Look to the woman,' said Lent t 'see that
she revives.' She was then raised, and placed
upon an elevated knoll about five roda from the
tree. They chafed her temples, yet she reco
vered not. Brownson's eye glanced uneasily
around. A ch'se observer could have detee'ed
the fact that the embryo hanging had not much
disordered him. SuJdculy his vision' rested
there is no appeal but to force, the vital principle
Co. Pa. Saftudu), Jan. :i, IN4G.
upon a musket which one of the men, attending
iiNn tho female, had left upon the ground,
(iuick as a Hush of lightning he seized this
weapon, ond Willi the butt felled Ia-iiI to the
ground. He then ran to his wifo, raised her
Ibnn easily as he could that of a child, and es
sayed to escape.
'Kirk!' yelled Lent. 'Fire ! he has broken
my arm.'
Tho sharp report of a dozen muskets pierced
the air and awoke the surrounding echoes.
Brownson staggered, fell, rime again, ami blind
ly attempted to pursue bin way. He mistook
his direction, and, going towards thetree, reach
ed it, and fell with his burthen. Tho woman
was dead, but the man, though hliot in the vital
purls still lived.
Butchers!' groaned he; 'promise ohm thing
ere I die.'
'What i it !'
'That wo may be buried at the foot of this
tree.'
Your request shall he fulfilled.'
'Enough ! 77e goW jnu havn tluin vt In
gain itbur'ud here : nt'T you stiAi.t, nfvfr
roucn onk ritx-Kl Curse you all! Accur
.' Two lifeless bodies lay bathed in blood,
and the blaughteters gazed on them w ith mute
horror.
Brownson and his wife were buried at the
foot of the oak tree. As may reasonably be
supposed, tales nf supernatural appearance, in
connection with the tree were freely circulated
among the ignorant and credulous, and the spot
was, for a long periial shunned by young and
old. The dreadful manner of the deith of the
forjger and his bosom companion and the im
possibility of finding gold where it was said to
be, are excuses for the nonsensical rumors.
The scathed and blighted remnant has all the
curious attributes described as belonging to the
flourishing oak.
No dwelling was erected on the site of the
burned tenement. The only puislunent award
ed Brownson's murderers was the agony of con
science in those" lawless times of war trillim?
infliction.
From the Philadelphia Gazette.
Death Warrant of Jraua Chrlat.
Of the many interesting relics and fragments
of antiquity which have been brought to light by
the persevering researches of modern philoso
phy, none could have more interest to the phi
ianlhropist and the believer, than the one w hich
we opy below. 'Chance,' says the (.'ottrrit
ih F.lnls Unit, 'has just put into our hands the
most imposing and interesting judicial docu
ment to ill Christians, that ever has been re
corded in human annals: that is the identical
Death Warrant of our lrd Jksi h Ciiuiht.
The document was faithfully transcribed by the
editor, and is in Jure verba :
Sentence tcndeml by Pontius Pilule, acting
Governor of Lower Galilee, stating that
Jeu of Xazatelh shull super death on the
cross.
In the year soventeen of the emperor Tibo
rias Caesar and the U-'ith day of March, the city
of the holy Jerusalem, Anna and Caiapbaa being
priests, saenhcators of the people of God, Pon
tins Pilate, Governor of Lower Galilee, Hitting
on the presidential chair of the Prn-tory, con
demn8 Jesus of Nazareth to die on the cross be
twecn two thieves the great and notorious e
vidence of the people saying
1. Jesus is a seducer.
2. He issedetious.
3. He is an enemy of the law.
i. He calls himself falsely the Son of God.
f). He calls himself falsely the King of Israel,
(i. He entered into tho temple, followed by a
multitude bearing palm branches in their hands.
Order tho first centurion, Quillus Cornelius,
to lead him to the place of execution.
Forbid any person whomsoever, either poor
or rich, to oppose tho death of Jesus.
The witnesses who signed the condemnation
nf Jesus are, viz: 1. Daniel llobant, a Phnri-
sea; 1. Joinnus Rorubable; 3. Kuphdcl Hoba
ni ; 4. Capet, a citizen.
Jesus shall go out of the city of Jerusalem
by the gate of Struenus.'
ra a
i ne aoove sentence is engraved on a copper
plate ; on one side are written theso words:
A similar plate is sent to each tribe.' It was
found in an antique vase of white marble, while
excavating in the ancient city of Aquilla, in the
kingdom of Naples, in the year !(), and was
discovered by the Commissioners of arts attach
ed to the French armies. At the expedition of
Naples, it was found enclosed in a box of ebony,
in the sacristy of The Chartrem. The vase in
the chapol of Caserta. The French translation
was made by the members of the Commissaries
of Arts. The original is in the Hebrew lan
guage. The Chartrem requested earnestly that
the plate should not be taken away from them.
The request was granted, as a reward for tho
sacrifice they had made for the army. M. De
ok, one of the savans, cauged a plate to be made
of the same model, on which he had engraved
th above sentence. At the sa!o of his collec
tion of antiquities, &c. it was bought by Lord
and immediate parent of despotism. JtrHMon.
Vol. ttXo. 1-Wliolo No, m.
Howartl for 2TK1 francs. Its intrinsic nine
and interest are much greater. A few yuars
ago there was found at Catskill, in New-York, a
shekel of l.rael,' of the timo of our Saviour.'
On one i4ie was the representation of a palm
leal, on the other, a picture of the temple, with
the words underneath, 'Holy Jwrusalcm,' in the
1 lebrew tongue. Kelics like these, properly au
thenticated, have about them an inexpressible
sacredness and moment. They seem to blend
two worlds, and to carry human curiosity from
the finite to tho infinite.
How won Her,
We hope the moral of the following sketch
will be productive of much gsl. Young men
who are ambitinim of success in the matrimoni
al line, should study well the grand secret.
Our friend who furnishes the sketch says he
sees no reason why it should not bo true.
A young lady of eccentric character, but of
rare mental endowments and extraordiary ier
snnal attraction, had five suitors equally assidu
ous in their attentions. Unable to decide upon
which she would bestow her hand, she gave
t hem notice to call upon her at a certain hour
one stated day, and each state his claims in
presence of the others. At tho appointed time
the lovers arrived. Four of them were confi
dent of success, but the ti th had a downcast
look, and sighed when ho looked upon the object
f his devotion.
"Gentlemen," said she, "you have honored
nie with proposals of marriage. I have as yet,
neither refused nor accepted anyone of you.
I now desire that oach of you will state your
claims to my hand, in order that I may know
upon what grounds I may be justified in bestow
ing it."
A answered as follows "If you marry me
you shall live in a splendid house, have servants
and carriages at your command, and enjoy all
the luxuries of life. I am rich."
U spoke next "My rival has said truly that
ho ia rich, and he oilers you strong inducement:
but I am of noble descent. My grandfather
was a duke, and although not wealthy, 1 am of
a family with w hom an alliance would pc con
sidered an honor by the wealthiest heiress in
the land."
C stated his claims thus 'I am a politician,
and have now a reputation that older persons
envied. Next year 1 shall run for Congress
and have no doubt of success. By marrying
me your name would be handed down to pos
terity.' D twisted his mustacho with an air of an ex
quisite, am! said 'Angelic creature! Pon my
soul I think you have already made up your
mind in my favor. You know how I'm admir
ed. Who is the most fashionable dresser in
town j U ho rides the finest horses! Who is
abetter judge of the Opera.' Rumor says D,
but, 'pon honor, I'm too modest to insist upon
When it came to F.'s time to speak, there
wasapatise. All eyes were turned towards
him. Poor fellow ! ho was dreadfully embar
rassed. Well,' said the beauty, 'what say you, Mr.
L.'
Alas,' was the reply, 'I yield to these gent
men. They have the advantage of me in every
respect.' And ho took up his hat to leave.
'Stop,' said the lady, 'make your statement,
no matter how humble may be yourc'aims.'
'I am poor'
'Go on.'
'I am not nf noble family.'
'Go on, sir.'
'I am unknown to the world.'
No matter pns-eed.
'I have neither the taste not the means to
dress (Hshonably. wnrk for my livelihood.
It is hardly possihlo that I can make you happy,
lor I (tail oiler yon none of the inducements held
out by my rivals.'
I Bin to Judge of that sir, w hat next !'
'Nothing only I love you, mini tale a newt-
pajtcr
At this Messr A B C and D burst "out into
a loud laugh, and exclaimed in one voice 'So
hi we ! I love von to distraction ! I tako four
papers ! ha ! ha !
'Silence,' said the lady, 'in one month you
shall have my answer. You may withdraw.'
At the end of one month the five suitors again
appeared. Turning to each in succession the
ladv thus answered.
'Riches are not productive of happiness.'
Boasted nobility of blood is the poorest of all
recommendations. 'Fame is fleeting,' and, 'he
that has but the outward garb of the gentle
man is to be pitied.' I have taken the trouble
to find out the names of tho newspapers to which
you all suhcribe, and ascertained that none of
you, who have boasted of wealth, nobility, fame
or fashion, have paid the printer. Now, gen-
tlemen, this u dishonest, 1 cannot think of mar
ryinga man who could be guilty of a dishonest
act I have learned that Mr. E., not only sub-1
scribes for a paper, but pays the pri"'ier
Therefore, I say, he is the man. 1 iv'e n,
hand with the fall en--' ' ... !o.r n
... ...liCtwn m "j. .me
. . cry way calculated to make we, ,ppy. I
riRCM OF AltTKHTISlflti.
I square 1 insertion, . f 0 6f
1 do I do . .0 75
I do 3 do . . on
Kvsrv subxeijaent insertion, 0 3R
Yearly Ailvnrlisements : one column, f 80 ( half
column, 1 1 , three squares, f 13 two squares, fV ;
one square, f ft. Half-yearly i on column, jlH ;
half column, $11 j three squares, 8 ; two squares,
f 5 ; one square, f ,1 fit).
Advertisements left without directions as In the
length of time they are to bo published, will be
continued until ordered out, and charged accord
ingly. (fySiteen line or less make a square.
Need we extend our narrative! The d is
appointed jgenfcmen disappeared quite nuddiMi
ly I and tho lucky suitor was united to the ob
ject of his devotion ; and iu a fnw years, by hie
honesty and industry, b came not only a distin
guished, but a wealthy man, and was esteemed
by all who kuew him. Young men, unpaid
tht printmr . Is there no moral in this f
Mrs. Candle's Last CnrlalM Lsetar.
Mr. Cacdlr ha Taim cold ; ma tr.
akdt or Tut! Biious. "I'm not going to con
tradict you Caudle : you may say what you like
but 1 think I ought to know my own feelings
better than you. I don't wish to upbraid you,
neither ; I'm too ill for that ; but it's not get
t ng wet in thin shoes. oh, no! it's my mind,
Caudle, my mind that's killing me. Oil, yes !
gruel indeed ! you think gruel will cure a wo
man of anything; and you know, too, how
hate it, Jroel can't reach what I sulTer ; but,
of course, nobody is ever ill but yourself. Well,
1 1 didn't mean to 6ay that; but when you
talk in that way about thin shoes, a woman says,
of course, what she docsnt't mean ; she can't
help it. You've always gone on about my
shoes; when I think I'm the fittest judge of what
becomes me best. 1 dare s.iy ; 'twould bo all
tho same to you ifl put on a ploughman's boots;
but I'm not going to mako a figure of my feet,
I can tell yon. I've never" got cold with the
shoes I've worn yet, and 'tisn't likely I should
begin now.
No Caudle, I wouldn't wish to say anything
to accuse you ; no, goodness know I wouldn't
make you tincomfortablo for tho world, but
the cold I've got, I got ten years ago. I've ne
ver said anything about it but it has never
left me. Yea : ten years ago the day before
yesterday. How can I rrccllrct it f Oh, ve
ry well ; women remember things you never
think of; poor souls ! they've good cause to do
so. Ten years ago was sitting up for you,
there now I'm not going to say anything to vex;
you, only do let lue speak: ten years ago I
was waiting for you, nnd I fell asleep, and thu
fire went out, and when I awoke I found I was
sitting right in the draft of the key-holo. That
was my death Caudle, though don't M that
make yon uneasy, love; fori don't think you
meant lo do it.
"Ha ! its all very well for vou to call it non
sense ; and to lay your ill -conduct trpnn my
shoes. That's like a man, exactly ! There ne
ver was a man yet that killed his wi'e, who
could give a good reason for it. No : I don't
mean to say that you've killed rrre; quite the
reverse! still, there's never been a day that
haven't feh that key-hole. What! H7iy won't 1
have a doctor ? W hat s tho use of a doctor 1
Why should put up to eipense ? Besides,
dare 6ay you'll do very well without me, Cau
dle ; yes, afteT a little time, you wont miss in
much no man ever does.
"Peggy tells me Miss Prettymun called to
day. What of il? Nothing, of course. Yes;
know she heard was ill, and that's why she
came. A little indecent, think, Mr. Caudle ;
she might wait :-shan't be in her way long,
she may soon have the key of the caddy, now.'
Ha! Mr. Caudte! what's the use of your
calling me your dearest soul now ! Well, do
believe you. 7 dare say you do niosn it ; that
is, 1 hope you do. Nevertheless, you can't ex
pect can lie quiet in this bd, and think of that
young woman not indeed, that she's near su
young as she gives herself out. bear no ma
lice towards her, Caudle not the least. Still,
I don.t think could lie at pence in my grave if
well, won't say anything more about her ;
but you know what mean.
think dear mother would keep house beauti
fully fur you w hen Pm rone. Well, love,
won't talk in that way if you desire it. Still,
know 'vea dreadful cold ; though won't al
low it for a minute to be the shoes certainly
not. nevsr wear em th-ck, and yon know it.
and they never gave me cold yet. No dearest
Caudle, it's ten years ago that did it ; not that
say a syllable of the mutter to hurt you. Tddie
first.
Mother, you see, knows all about your littla
ways; and you wouldn't get another wife to .
study you and pet you up as I've done a .
cond wife never does; it isn't likely she shout J .
And after all, we've been very happy. It hasn' t
been my fault, if we've ever had a word or twi i,
for you couldn't help now and then being aggn i.
vating; nobody can help their tempers alwaj s,
especially men. Still, we've been very hi p-
py, haven't we, Caudle.'
Goid night. Yes, this cold does tesr mi to
pieces ; but for sll that, it isn't the shoe God
bless you, Caudle ; no,it' not the shoes .
won't say it's the key-hole ; but again ca? , if.
not the shoes. God blvsa you once moiu Lot
never say it's the sh'.te."
There are otb.er Caudle papers extant. Some
of these may, possibly, be presented to the uni-
verae in cir next volume. From thea-e docu.
msnts'.hc world wilt then learn, in the w!sf
his wronged wife, 'wl at an ugjravatmg u hi
Caudle really was!' Yes; the world w'M, ot lt,
know hint 'as well as liC did.'