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SANDERSVILLE, GEORGIA, MONDAY,'DECEMBER M, 1853.
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TO.’A R TO JOHNSTON,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
Sparta, Ge org i a .
Will practice in Hancock and the ad
orning counties, and the Supreme Court.
MARE JOHNSTON, | R. M. JOHNSTON.
March 22, 1853. 8—tf
G AR11X&GAon;
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Louisville, Gu.
October, 25, 1853.
39—tf
Dr. William L. Jernigan,
HAVING permanently located him
self in Sandersville, respectfully offers
his professional services to the citizens
of the Village, and county. When not oth
erwise engaged he may be found at his Office
at all.tiines.
Sandersville, March 8,1853. 6—lv
JOHN G. FALLIGAWT
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
PAINTS, OILS, TURPENTINE &
VARNISHES, FRENCH AND AMERICAN
Glass, Paper Hangings and Borders, Fire
Board and Decorative Papers, Sashes, Blinds
W1X.T.XATO W. TON CORN.
(Successor to Joseph M. Turner.)
. Druggist and Chemist,
MONUMENT SQUARE,
Savannah, Ga.
JYjTAS qii hand and is constantly receiving
fresh supplies of tnepurest
ici.nes aiid Ohemigals.
Also,
)rugs Med-
€5-330. A. R3SXNHAST.
Boot Maker, -Sajidkrsvii.la.Ca.
RESPECTFULLY iufortns the
citizens of this and the adjoin
ing counties, that he is- prepar-
ed to undertake and execute, in
a neat and workman-like manner, all jobs in his
line of business. He has in his employ sev
eral heat and skilful workmen, and is prepar
ed to do as tine, work as any person in the
•State. Gentlemen wishing a fine artieje of
Brushes^every description, Fancy articles j BOOTS or SHOES can be furnished by giv-
Peduuiery, Garden Seed, &-c. Sic. Particular i-ing a few days notice, and he assures the pub-
attention is paid in the selectioh of Medicine, lie that all work from his shop shall he.made
to have none but the purest, and all articles of the best material, a lajge assortment of
sold by me are warranted to be just as they which he has just received. Thankful for the
are represented, and Phyeicians, Country Mer- i liberal patronage heretofore bestowed upon
chants and Planters, may rely upon their or- | hi/iT he respectfully solicits a continuation^
O II ILE. A H ¥:
tiers being tilled with as much desp atch and
care as if they were present.in person.
Feb, 14, 1853. 3—?v
BEEN &. FOSTER,
Factors and Commission Merchants
Savannah,Ga.
P.H. BERN,] • [JOHN FOSTER.
feh. 22.1853. 4—ly
the same; lib
Sandersville,
terms arc reasonable.'
Wood Shop-Repairing, &c.
T 1
N. B- KNAPP.
Manufacturer of
SADDLERS, HARNESS, dec. <tc., and
etyjrauve xauers, oasnes, ounas lift I 1 J n .'in i .» n
and Doors. We6t Side of Monument Square, VVIlOlCSdlC and Retail Dealer U1 all
Savannah, Ga. Orders from the coun
try promptly attended to.
_fob22 JLj 1853. 4—ly
Professional and Business Cards.
Nov. 21,
E- CUMMINO.
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Irwinton, Geo.
43—tf
B L. PB.E SCOTT
Attorney at law,
Halcyondale, Scriven co., Georgia
WILL,give hjs. whole attention to
practice ofLawiuall its branches.
Jul. 12, 1853. 24—6m
the
K22 VSKLY J D. EVANS.
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Sandersville, Georgia.
WILL practice in the counties of Wash
ington Burke, Jefferson, Scriven, Emanuel
Laureus, Wilkinson and Hancock.
(Office in Court House on Lower Floor.)
Keb. 1, 1853. , 1—>y
JATOBS S. HOOK.
ATTORNEY AT LAW,.
Sandersville, Georgia.
WILL PRACTICE IN THE COUNTIES OF
. . ) Washington, Burke, Scriven
Middle-circuit. ^ j e ff er80I , and Emanuel.
Southern Circuit. \ -' - - - Laurens.
Ocmulgee Circuit | - - - - Wilkinson
[Office next door to Warthen‘s store.]
jan. 1, 1852. 51—ly
VSRSTXLLB & BUTLER.
DEA LERS IN FA SHI ON A BLE
Boots,. Shoes & Plantation Brogans.
No. 161 Congress street,
South Side Market Square,
SAVANNAH, GA.
Feb. 15, 1853. 3—ly
LAWSON di GODFREY
Commission Merchants,
93 BAY STREET^,
SAVANNAH, GEO.
[P. A. LAWSON. J. E. GODFREY.]
Well Digging,
b ub
JL ted himself at Sandersville, would res
pectfuUy inform the citizens 6f Washington
county, that he is now prepared to dig new,
and clean out and repair old wells. Persons
wishing to engage his services win do so by
applying in person or bv letter.
RUSSELL BAILEY.
Aug. 23 1853. 30—tf
kinds of
SADDLERY WARE. CARRIAGE
Trimmings, Laces, Fringes, Patent Leath
er, Springs, Axles, Bands, Varnish, dec.
AT THE SIGN OFTITE GOLDEN SADDLE,
West end of Gibbons’ Building
Market Square, Savannah.
A large assortment always ou hand, and
for sale at the lowest prices.
Feb. 15, 1853, 3-—ly
A. PONCE, ~ ~
Importer and Manufacturer o
SEGARS,
N O. 13, Whitaker street, keeps constant
on hand a well selected stock of imported
Segars; also, Manufactured Tobacco, Snutl
Pipes, and all other articles usually kept in his
ne of business,* which he offers on the mo>
reaso'nable terms.
Savannah, feb. 22,1853. . "4—ly
nouncce to the people of Washington
cauntyythat he has put up a WORK SHOP
in this plaee and is prepared to do all jobs, in
the way of Carriage, Waggon, and Bug
gy, making and Repairing at the shortest
notice. Having been engaged for a- number
of years in the business, he flatters himself
that he can.give those who may patronise him
entire satisfaction, in the style, manufacture
andpriees of tvork done at his establishment.
He has secured the services of good Wheel-
rights and Blacksmiths, and all orders for
work, repairing, or any thin -in* his line will
meet with prompt attention. His Work
shop,'is on the Milledgeville Road, near the
Church.
JOHN W. REN 1'ROE.
Sandev rile, jan. 11’1853. 50—if
Boot Making and Repairing*
G. K. & J- B. HSNDB.XCKSON-
Wiiolesale Druggists,
AND DEALERS IN PAINTS,
Oils, Window Glass, d'c., Mustard, Spices,
and Snuff, Perfumery, Brushes, <&c., and
Landreth's Garden Seeds,
Gibbon’s Buildings, Savannah, Ga.
Feb. 15, 1852. 3-Iy
JNlO. W. R VDXSILL,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Sandersville Georgia
Jan. 25,1853 52—lv
K, Ir. WARTHBN.
ArrORN'EY AT LAW,
Sandersville, Georgia.
feb. 17, 1853. 4—ly
X. H. SAFPOLD, ja.
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLER AT’LAW,
Sandersville, Georgia.
Will practice in the counties of Wash
ington, Montgomery, Tatnall Emanuel and
Jefferson of the Middle Circuit, also the
counties of Telfair and Irwin of the South
ern Circuit. Office in Sandersville.
February 22, 18 4 tf
xkcvbfokb marsh,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLER AT LAW,
Offiee, 175, Bay street, Savannah,Ga.
feb. 22, 1853. 4—ly
DA B. 2>. STOXTH,
• Swainsboro, Ga.
Has permanently located at this place, and
will attend Professional calls.
au»r 30, 1853 31—tf
GLOBS HOTSL—Sandersville.
THE subscriber would an
nounce to his friends and the
public generally, that he has ta
ken charge of this Hotel, and
will use his best endeavors to make all who
may call upon him comfortable. His table
will be furnished with the best that the mark
et affords. He respectfully solicits a share of
public patronage. JEPTI1A BRANTLEY,
oct 19, 18527 39—tf
SCK KlffTOCT. J OHNSON & CO
GROCERS.
Savannah, Ga.
| Savannah.
No
A. A. SOLOMONS 6t CO.
D EALERS in Drugs, Medicines, Chim
cals,Perfumery, fancy articles, Surgeca.
instruments, Paints, Oil? & Dye Stuffs.
AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL;
Savannah, feb. 22. 1853. 4—ly
T’
nounce to all persons, who wish fine Boots
and flue work,that he continues on his “own
hook,” at the ‘Court honse corner,’ where he
continues to to make and repair Boots and
Shoes in the best manner and of the latest
styles. •
He has the best materials from Which he
manufactures every article in his-line, and ev
ery pains will taken to give best fits, aud all
work put up in excellent style. • Call for your
fine Boots, and I will furnish them cheap
Shop next door to Smallwood’s Tailor shop.
F. EBNER.
may31, 52—ly
FULTON, DOWJ3LL,
Factors and Commission Merchants
No. 71, Bay Street, Savannah, Ga.
r. l. fulton,] [s. lafayette dowell.
Feb. 15, 1853. 3—ly
T'
GENERAL ADVERTISEMENTS
FURNXTUES.
D: T. SCRANTON,
JOSEPH JOHNSTON.
W. B. SCRANTON,
19, Old Slip,- N York
s B. CAAFXON.
ATTORNEY AT LAW,.
Sandersville, Georgia.
Will also attend the Courts of Emanu
Lurenu, and Jefferson, should business be en*
isted to hia care, in either of those couutie-
teb. 11. 4—tf
J, 5- BAXNS,
ATTORNEY AT LAW, .
Scarborough, Georgia.
Will atteud promptly to all business en
trusted to his care in any of the Courts of the
Middle or Eastern counties.
March 14, 7—ly
7 JOHN MALLSA7.
Draper and Tailor.
Dealer in Ready-Made Clothing and Gentle
i) en’fcfurnishiug Goods. 155',Bay'street,-
S a VANN AH, G A.
feb. 22, 1853. . 4—I-y
W. L. MOLLIFIBLD, ~
SVKGSON'BBNTXSX.
SANDERSVIL LE, GE O R GIA
raaylO, 1852.: 61—tf
OLD BATABLX3B1ID.
“Savannah Stove Depot.” _
COOKING STOVES of all sizes and
various patterns, Grates Stoves and Heaters
for all purposes* Tin and Britannia Ware,
Pumps and Pipes, Wooden Ware, Dornes-
ic Hardware and House-keeping articles,
oo numerous to mention.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
JAMBS SJJLLIVA^
No; 145 Broughton Street
Savannah, Ga.
Feb. 15, 1853. 3—ly
RABUN & WHITEHEAD.
Factors & Commission Merchant
, Savannah, Ga.
W ILL give strict attention to the sale o
Cotton and other produce consigned to
them. Orders for Bagging, Rope and other
Family Supplies, will be filled at the lowest
prices. Our long experience in business
induces them to hope for the continuance
of the liberal patronage extended to the late
firm of ■ Rabun, Fulton & Co.
Maj; Wm. Hodges, of Sandersville, will act
as their agent for Washington county.
june 1, 1852. - l6~~ r * m
rpHE Subscriber is now receiving by ever
1 arrival from New York, a rich and splend
assortment of CABINET FURNITURE, of
the latest and most approved patterns, not sui
passed in the southern country. He has pur
chased his stock to such advantage, that he can
scll'at very low prices.
Among his large assortment may be found—
Large serpentine sofas, do. divans, do. otto
mans, plain and spring-seat sofas, do. do. di
vans, ottomans and couches, mahogany rock
ing chairs; with red and green plush seating,
mohair, do. mahogany setting full three-fourth
and. five-eights French chairs; curled maple,
black walnut, and rosewood chairs, cane and
wood seat settees, side-boards with mahogany
and marble tops, do. mahogany tops, side-case
bureaus, writing table and book cases, cottage
bureaus, ward-robes, ladies’ work tables, cen
tre and pier tables, with, unable‘tops marble
top wash stands painted do. dressing tables,
tea tables Grecian clawfoot dining tables, ex
tension tables, card-tables, with harpe and Qge
pillars, mahogany bedsteads, do. French pat-
erns, curled maple bedsteads, plain, do. do.
ALSO.
Curled maple, black walnut and rosewood
chairs with cane bottoms, Windsor chairs, chil
dren’s high do., counting room desks, revolv-
sng chair for counting rooms, counter stools
foot stools, hat-stands, bellows and brush, bird
cages knife trays, safes, mahogany and cherry
cribs hair mattrasses, moss do.', Feather beds,
bolsters, and pillows, green, red, black, blue
aud white cord, with tassels to match, hair
cloth, for sofas and mahogany chairs, willow
wagons, do., cradles.
Removed to Smett’s new Buildings.
Broughton street. I W MORRELL & Co
feb. 22, 1853. 4—ly
NEW GOODS.
HE Subscribers would respectfully an
nounce to their friends, customers, and
the public generally, that they have just com
pleted to fill up their Store with a large and
handsome Stock of Fall and Winter goods,
.which they offer to sell at very low prices.
Their Stock is comprised of Ladies dress goods
as Alpacas, Delaines, Marinos, Cashmirs and
Calicoes, all of the latest styles.
Readymade Clothing of all sizes and latest
sty le?, suitable for. Fall and Winter.
Also Shoes and Boots.
d full assortment of Gold and Silver Watch
ps and other Jewelry. Besides these, a great
many other articles generally kept in their
Store. Please call and examine for yourself.
AINSWORTH &SLAGKR.
October 25, 1553. 39—tf
[lew Goods at the Old &tore.
W E have much pleasure m directing the
particular attention of our friends and
putrons, to the arrival at our store, of an entire
new Stock of Goods, recently purchased in the
Northern market^. A11 the goods at our store
are new and well selected with especial care
for this market (having previously sold out
nearly all of our old stock.) We assure our
friends who will favor us with their calk that
we will use our best efforts in satisfying the
most fastidious, in regard to personal atten
tion, to our business, orin the prices and quali
ties of goods. We deem it unnecessary to
enumerate all the different articles that have
arrived at our store, but cal J on us before pur
chasing elsewhere, and we will show y 0 u as
handsome an assortment, as cannot be sur
passed anywhere- *
LAZARON & NEWMAN.
sept..2Q; 34-i-tf
FfiESH
AND NEW GOODS.
XiOOKBTT. LONG. (& CO.
Commission Merchants and
SHIPPING AGENTS.
126 Bay Street, Savaniirh, Ga. s
E. LOCKETT, W. H.J.ONG. J. H. DAVIS,
sept. 20 34—tf
TKOTOAS C. AVDAS
. attorney at law,
October, 4.
Sparta, Georgia.
36—tf
WA UMONIO ZMTSTXTUTX1*
Coroer of St. Julian st. & Market Squar
SAVANNAH GEORGIA.
F ZOGBAUM & CO., Importers and Deal-
• era in Musical Instruments of every de
scription, sheet Music, strings, &c. wholesale
and retail. Piano Fortes, by A. Stodart &
Co and J. B. Dunham, New Yotk, in every va
riety of style and price. These Instruments
are acknowledged, by the best musical judges
to be at least equal to any other manufactur
ers. Dealers supplied with every article m
the line at New York prices.
F. ZOGBAU34;] [GEO. MITCHELL.
feb. 22. ' 4—ly
FXA&rO FO&TX1 DflPJT.
THE undersigned respectfully
intotms the citizens of Savannah,
Georgia and Florida, that they
have on haiid more than fifty Pianos, the lar
gest stock ever en sale in this city, and made
by the most celebrated manufacturers in the
United States. Nunns & Clark,T. Chicker-
ing, Boardman & Gray, Leight & Newton,
Edward if* Fisher, all well known to the lov
ers of Music, have placed in their large assort
men.tThese Pianos > are of rich tone, & beauti
ully finished in Rose Wood, Black Walnut
Mahogany, with iron frames, made in the
most substantial and workmanlike manuni
Also the justly celebrated Aiolian Piano
Fort e s, which for their sweetness of tone
have not been equalled. All these instru
ments have metalie frames‘which render
them peculiarly Buited for this climate,pre
venting necessity of tuning for years.
Tho undersigned are Agents for Henri
Herz’s celebrated Grand Pianos, made in
Paris. For Power and beauty of tone, they
stand pre-eminent.
Cahart’s Melodions.—This beautiful ton
ed wind instrument, manufactured by Caliart
4 Needham, N. Y., for village, purposes.
Lodges, Serenading Parties, .and the. private
practise of Organists, possessing a sweet and
dowerful tone, they have, also for sale. All
these instruments will be disposed of on. the
most accommodating terms.- The .pric.es of
the Pianos ranging from $475 to $1,000,
f W. MORRELL & Co.
Feb. 23,8153* • 73^Iy
npHE Patrons of the undersigned, and the
JL public generally are informed that he is
just op'ening a splendid assortment of Dry
Good's, Hardware, Crockery, Iron, Nails, Rea-
| dy-tnade Clothing, and every variety of Goods
which .are usually kept at this place.
Tie is ako just receiving a large supply of
GROCEjarEs/FAMILY SUFFLIES tf*°*
Bagging, Rope, if-c,, as usual. Call and
examine.
WiU. HODGE 5.
Sandersville, 27. 35—tf
Getting into the Wrong House.
“Forme, 1 adore
Some twenty or more,
And love them most dearly”
Such was the air hummed by a young
man one evening in the mouth ofSeptem*
her, between the hours of seven and eight
as he turned into a court leading out ut
Washington street, where was his boarding
house.
‘ Th j .charac-er »f the air Suited well with
the appearance of the young blad'e, for as
he turned into the light of the lamp ‘ffllu-
ininated” him he was tall and somewhat
sleuder, but finely formed ; his pale and
handsome features, large bright" eyes, with
dark circles around.them told of late Hour
and excitement.
.His exterior frock.coat, buttoned at the
top by a single button, pants of snuff'-eol-
oied hue, white vest, aud chain fastened
at its lower hole attached* to to the deuce
knows what in his pocket, boots, hat and
dickey of the latest fashion, and switch caue
surmuonted by a delicately carved lady's
lev in ivory, completed the rakish, tout at-
esmble of our young hero.
As we said before, he was humming a
tune as ho Went into the court. Passing
up, he ceased; and his thoughts, if they
had been uttered, would ha\e been some
thing like this:
‘Byrtn was a, hard one ; one of the
b’hoys, .decidedly ; 'hang me, if he wasn’t
the very personification of Lis Dou Juan—
he went on the principle ‘go it while you’re
young,’ and he did ‘go it’ with a ven
geance.’
During these cogitations, he reached, (as
he supposed,) his boarding house. Ascend
ing the steps, be sent his hand on an ex
ploring expedition) in his pockets, and ex
tracted an instrument resembling a - portable
poker with h joint handle. Iusertiug this
instrument into a round hole in the door
he effected an entrance.
On entering, he wa* surprised at the dis
appearauce of the hat tree, and a table in
its plaqe.
‘Where the deuce has that hat tree gone
now, 1 should like to know J” he mentally
exclaimed, throwing down his hat. ‘i/ow
awful quiet it is just now*,’ he continued,
proceeding Upwards the sitting room. Find
ing it, in totul darkness, he. was still more
surprised.
‘Juno ! is every body dead, I wonder?
I'll have some light on the subject,’and
with that determination he crossed the
room to a mautle-piece, to search for a
match. He placed his hand on some
thing. that made him u;ter an exclamation
of surprise.
* ‘By every thing that’s blue, a lady’s shoe;
extraordinary events must have transpired
during my ubsence—a sofa here !’ he ex
claimed, striking his hand agamst one un
der the mantle-piece. ‘They have been
pitching the personal estate around at
terrible rate. Ah ! a. baby’s shoe ! Oh,
Family Groceries ! !
-o-— : .
T HE Subscriber takes pleasure,in saying.
tb his friends, patrons and customers,
that he still keeps on hand an excellent assort
ment of
FAMILY GROCERIES,
and other articles usually to be found in his
line of business; all of which he will sell "
CHEAP FOR CASH ONLY.
He invites all who are in search of Groceries
to give him a call, and he feels assured that" he
can give as good bargains ns cah be had at any
place. With other articles which.he constant-
ly keeps on hand theffollowing may be found:
Sugar, Coffee, il/olaksea,' ” ” ' * '
Syrup, Salt, Flour, Bag-
ring Rope, Twine, Spun
Yarn, Nails.
Whiskey.
Good article just received and for^e^ qy
Nov. 33
N.
W. HEINES &. BRO.
43—tf
Hardware, Hollow,
ware, Cheese, Ba
con, Lard, Butter,
Teas, &c.
Z. BRANTLEY.
Sandersville, Dec. 20,1858 47—tf
Groceries. Groceries!
1 1HE Subscribers would respectfully an-
. nounce to their friends, that in-addition to
their large supply of Staple and Fancy Dry
Goods they: hive on hand a superior assort
ment of Groceries trad Family SupyLiEs,
which they Will furnish on as good tefms as
can be bought iii this pjace. Persons wish
ing such articles will please call and examine.
- N. W„ HAINES & BRO.
Nov. 23, 43—-tf
mein Got, as the Dutchman said.’
‘Charles, is that you.?’ .whispered a soft
voice, at the moment, and a warm hand
clasped bis own.
Whew ! What the deuce' is to pay
now?’ be almost ejaculated in surprise;
but recovering himself, he answered in a
whisper,‘yes, dearest, it is me—over the
left,’ he said to himself.
‘I see how it is;Tin in the wrong box,
and this damsel thinks I’m Charles ; no
matter, I’m in for it now, aud might as
well put it through.’
So thinking, he seated himself by her
side on the sofa, with one hand clasped in
hers, and arm around her waist.
‘Charles, she said, ‘what made you stay
so late! I have been waiting for you this
half hour;*
‘The deuce you have, thought he. In
deed, l am very sorry, but positively could
not come sooner,’he said.
‘The folks have all gone away this eve
ning, and will make the best ot our time,’
said she squeezing his hand.
“Yes, by Jove, we will,’ was the reply,
as he embraced and kissed her several
times.
‘I wonder who I am kissing in the dark,’
thought he during the operation.
‘Why,-Charles, I should think you would
be ashamed Uf yourself; you never did so
before.
‘This Charles must be a very bashful
youtbj’ thought our hero.
‘Cliarlesj- you niusn’t do so!’ she exclaim
ed. ‘W-hat do you. mean V
‘I’m making the best of my time,’ was
the nnocentreply.
•You remember the last time I saw you,
you said you’d tell me to night when we
should be married,’ said she.
A whistle nearly escaped the lips of Gus
(such was-the abbreviated sponsorial of our
hero. T would say immediately,' thought
he, ‘but, she might mistrust, and it would
be no go.’
“The time dearest,’ he replied, shall be
when it will be most convenient for you.’
Ob, bow glad I am,’she excloimeo.
VOL. VII—-NO. 48
claimed, ‘where shall I hide you ? There’s
no closet and you can’t get out of the room
before the folks will see you. There, the
door is opening quick—hide under the sofa
it is a high one.’
He didn’t stop to look fora better place,
but popped dow n and commenced crawling
under. His progress was greatly, accelei-
ated by her feet, which she appliedjquite
heavily to his side.
* I hunder ! what a plantation Sh^’s
said Gus, ai it came in contact with hi*
ribs.
He found'the space under the sofa quite
narrow; so mnch so, that he was obliged
to he on his face.
‘Wfiew! they keep n cat in the house !
Hist! there r they come—one, two, three,
daughters, the old man and woman, and
two gents, friends of the ladies, I suppose.
Here they are down on the sofa. How I
would like to grasp one* of these delicate
little feel! God’s ! she would think the
devii had her. I. wondir how long I’v*
got to stay here. Hupe the conversation
will be edifying.’
In this manner his tboughtd ran for a-
boutan hour. By that time he found his
situation any thing but pleasant, not being
able to move all. There was no signs of
rheir departure, judging from their conver
sation, which was lively and well.kept up;
and,not knowing how long he would be
compelled to stay in such uncomfortable
quarters, caused him to anathematise them
most sever)*. He finally became worried
to such a degree, that he accidentally let
an oath slip through.his lips.
‘Hark, what’s- thatT. exclaimed one, but
the others heard nothing.
‘Jesu ! Maria! thought Gus, ‘what a nar
row escape. If any of the others had
heard it, I should have been discovered,
and then a pretty-plight I would be in. I
would be taken for a burglar.’
While thus congratulating, himself on his
narrow escape, a shawl belonging to one of
the ladies hanging over the back of the
sofa slipped behind; It was soon missed,
and a search commenced.
•‘It must have fallen behind the sofa,’ sur-.
mised the fait owner.
‘I will soon ascertain,' said one of the
young men, rising from tlie sofa
Seizing one end of the sofa,, ho whirled
it nearly it into the middle of the room.
God! what a scream ! The ladies fainted
away at the sight of Gus lying.on his face..
^Burglar ! thief! robber!’ shouted the
head of the Locke, retreating . towards the
doors.
‘Complimentary,’said Gusr looking up.
The two young men promptly seized hitu
and raised him to his feet.
‘Give an account of yourself;, how came
you here?’ were the questions put to him.
‘Thives ! robbers 1 watch .1’ screamed all
the young lodies.
‘Stop your noise,’shouted the old gen
tleman, as Gus commenced an apology.
‘Ladies and geutlemen,’ said <&us, ‘you
have found me concealed under the sofa in
a burglarious manner, but’pop my soul, it
was for'a different purpose altogether.*'
He then gave a lucid explanation, and in
such a manner that it. set the old gentle
man in a'roar'of laughter. The girl waa
called in to be questioned about tlie matter.
*1 shall see see now, at any rate, .who I
have been skylarking with,’ thought Gus,
as her step was hearffon the stairs.
A moment more, and a daugh ter of Ham
black as the ace *ofspades,' -strode into the
room. Such an apparition of' darkness
struck our hero dumb.. Fora moment be
was a model of amazeraent; but a roar of
laughter from all in the room ' restored his
scattered senses, and he became fully aware
of bis ridiculous posi,ion.
‘Where’s my hat I’ he faintly ejaculated,
as he rushed from the room.
Until sleep closed-his eyes did the roar
of laughter ring in his ears, and when,
sound asleep, a vision of the ‘negress’ flitted
before him.
He who peeps through a. key-hote may see
what will vex him.—And “Sarved him
right.” Peeping through key-holes k a
manifest abuse of the invention which was
made to keep out intrpsion, not to invite it.
Beggars should not he choosers.—But
they are, however—and very impudent
choose.Sj too. Sometimes, to be sure, they,
choose with an alternative—like the office-
seeker who called ffor a foreign mission,*
but, failing in that, solicited the President's '
old clothes. . ..- '
All is well that ends, well"as the gen tle-,
man said, who inferred the entire beauty of
a certain lady.because her foot was pretty.
Ex pede verier en.
All men are not men.—As true as any.
paradox tbat-ever was uttered;-bnt be would
be a fool fellow who should say that of all
women—some of whom are men in several
important particulars--are.tto£ wpmeu in aa
man more. Let’em alone. . :
A man is no hotter for likihg himself, if
nobody-else likes him.—;We are not sure of ~
•a**?
ould non in ail of a sudden, be tbougbt „
should pop in ail of a sudden,’ he thought
at that moment, as be bad a presentiment.
As the thought passed his mind, a latch
key was heard fambling at the door. At
this omninous sound, she sprang to her
feet greatly frightened. j
‘Gb, dear!’was her exclamation,‘what
shall 1 do ! here comes the. folks!’
‘Wha‘ shall I do !’ was the questioaof
Gus as he sprang tahis feet.
faults are all known to his neighbors, while,
his good qualities are only known to him
self. A proper self-love is one of the high
est requisites to a manly character.
Curses, like chickens, generally come
‘Oh, dear! oh, dear!’ she bitterly ex- your case.
home to roost.—-Yos, foul curse|—it is quite
natural and proper they should.
.
A oigar in; your mouth is-- worth two in