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S .rue nay Heart from Growing Old,
I 0!<l lime, I ask a boon of thee —
ThouV S ripped my htgirtb of many a friend,
I T.i’en halt mv jo vs and a'T my glee—
\ lie just tor once to make amend;
tnd, since thv iiand must leave its trace,
| 1 iirii locks to gref, turn bhsid to cold
I Do v.hat ;hou wilt with form and lace,
S Lia. spare mv heart from growing old.
I know thou’st taken from many a mind
I: s <1 arcs? weal h, its choicest store,
\nd only lingering left behind
it’erwis experience bittet lore,
‘T > -a 1 to mark the mind’s decay,
ivii erotv dim and memory old —
Tak. d.it.'C, oid time, take all awav,
pu: • uie mv heart from growing old.
. ve rue to live with friendship still,
\nd Imi e and love tili life be o’er —
I t be the tirat the final chill
f , b.ds the bosom bound no more.
Pi :> when lam passed aivay,
.Ari l ; my giave lie slonJeting cold,
\f t fort! he oe üb:a ice fr ends may sav
- tl.s heat:, his hi art grew never old?”
The Little Oak Wardrobe.
- t oid town r.f Abbcvlands was on the eve of
• ‘ieep, - ‘ estd of the oil lamps had retired from
j'. i>ufor n inking in a mysterious manner to
aiiiiiiis to follow their example; the shops id
. ‘ i c - had already put up their shutters; the
was falling in torrents: the chimney tops were
~ jii aj l directions, as if performing a demoniac
v’ iih tin inconstant wind; a miserable wet night,
’ i • a o'clock, and no! a soul stirring. The three
■ : ..ait'll hud gone home; the thieves, if there were
if . were af; aid of ca ching cold; the surgeon had just
I ! ;. vi fr* a a eoiuvrv visit and was putting up h s
[ ii i • m the hole stable behind his house; waiters at
I ti, i'igeon s Anns were living about in all direc ions
I tv. ;i ‘U i't-i sand slippers, and cigars, and brandies and
a i'.-.'i .iinl far fioiu the cotlee-room —not in a private
....,ii t-nt, seven shillings and six-pence a day—but in
ii v. d.iigr, little beil-room, which served him lor
l “tr and all, a young muu was standing with his
- iolded across his b.east and looking into a trunk
i li be hud recently opened. “A stock in trade, be
si.il, “from which some king may be made af;er all!
•• Ves, from that small box may be evoked powers
as tremendous as the genie’s in the Arabian N ights—
il.h—happiness—revenge —and that’s the best of
Nothing was visible to account for these glowing an
Vitiations. The contents stviued of the ordinary ki, and
-clo.hes —no mu y, nor very splendid in material;
I lv among them were mixed up pieces of apfiare! be
-1 Iriiig propetly to the softer sex; crumpled up bon
* • n n-ou old shawls, tided co!ton gowns. Poor
i V,'.low Ihe was pel bujis bring.ug down presents to au
I /tiinr. They couldn't be very ex; ensive ones, but the
I kiti'luess of the remembrance would make up f*ir want
I o!Value. “ llark ! ten o’clock!’* he said, as the Abbey
I ilock s ruck the hour. “ I .iiust be oft’, or the old ras-
I .! will have shut tip shop.” He buttoned his coat,
I th:- w a sporting lookittg horsc-eloih over his shoulders,
Ia il emerged into the dutfcv stieet. “I saw it.” he said,
I“ at ‘ he corner of the stair-case. If the villain hasn’t
I iiiiiv I it, all will go well. If he lias, how can 1 describe
: it without exciting suspicion ?”
t)ne -hop was ope i in the cross-road at the top of the
[ mam- reet. Agiest glaring lamp still flourished in
f :i l i the window; under ii, and sheltered bv a sort
if \ eratiduli that {injected over halt the pavemant, was
‘tun iititr :i deal table with two chairs on the top of it:
I ;. ihei.i were various ar icles of crockety-ware, useful
! -•. ! oniainental: a small swing glass marked in chalk
I two shillings and six-pence: and, between the chaiis, a
‘• ‘ ile of books, the lowest being The Whole Duty
1 Man and the highest The Wandering Jew. Inside
’ the dark recess, where innumerable goods were
<i up on both sides of a narrow passage, sat
n man wish a pen behind his ear; a ledger lay be
’ te turn, which he might perhaps have been ab-e to
•• and. if h<‘ had felt so inclined, with the aid of avery
n and dirty tui thing candle, which was stuck into an
• k b ttle: but his studies lay in another direction. He
- absi.ibid in thought. “After all,” lie thought,
t *! has it done met. It isn’t so a sum
- *! !. Two hundred und thirty pounds
.1 !::’t ruin the bank of England It ruined George
• Mr-, though,” he began again. “His father should
’ i,ipf-rs better, if the man was fool enough
[■’ :iv .he money, atsd lost my note of hand, wha;
I | it of mine, that his son mast lose the whole
: Did i make the law? If they had brought me
■ uckimwiedgment, wouldn’t the ’money have been
i ‘ Ihe la*l his given up jiesteritig me with his let
■ ‘ 1 hope never to hear of him again; besides the
• *.• of Limitation makes il also sate, arid ihe money
I time would all have been tor 1 hear he
■ ‘ and a reprobate, and gone on the stage. This is
■ . world, and theatres are the schools of Satan.
-■ ejaculation was uttered aloud, and was consid-
K •• the ui erer of it—the worthy Mr. Henson,
■ i and second-hand furniture merchant—the
Wm 1 a ! ... ft of ait religions observations. It was heard
’ ; ie yi.ar.g man in the horse-cloth wrajiper.
H “ i ... a ad you’re not shut up, sir,” he said, going
Bf -aii tim narrow gangway to the end of the room.— ,
H 1 Want odo a li lie business with you ”
‘■ > i-eli : ‘ .-aid Mr. Henson, opening a little drawer,
’ ■ ‘ !i lay a number of square tickets of dirty paper.
■ “ N<>; i don’t happen to have such a thing,” replied
j f-. ‘ -r. “ I come to buy something. As I passed
■ i. .-lav, l saw a piece of furniture 1 require; a
H ea.‘e. with drawers in if, of oak I think it was.
H re it is, just under the staircase.”
■ “ : 1 oak indeed ! von may say of the very finest oak
H ~ over grew in clay. Why, that oak would letch a
j 9: - ice. independent ot the great convenience of the
■ s. i paid a pretty sum for it at Farmer Merri-
B in sale, when the old gentleman died ten days
H ;it had been in his family, they said for two huu
■ i years—a very fine piece of furniture, and dirt
■-
■ !m no great judge of these things, satd the young
B “ but I have an aunt in the town who is in want
■< .-t-i ll an article. I wish to make her a present
11 will pay for it now, on condition, that if she
’ like it, y.ui sh.tll take it back and supply me
ano’her article to-morrow morning.”
] • r lair—that’s very lair—but how can I send it
. mns; !>e apart of the bargain,” replied
; ci, -er, e*.'mt:i.g the money into Mr. Benson's
IH i ;.on must also give me a receipt for the—
-19 -all it ;*—the wardrobe, with all it con
i times are sometimes found in very >dd
UB .i! led will a smile. “ I’ve heard of chair
■ • tiled wi !i five pound r.oiea.”
■ ‘ . ‘k • li tliat,” said Mr. Henson, wriling
w as to CatT v i"g it home, it ain t verv
- ago that. What’s the address ?”
■ .number two, Abbertield lame,” rf
|m “.'ot a very el :gant | art of the town ;
‘- T lire somewlie#.”
H Ink ill-characteri-d place,” said the j
H ■ r “ < ddn’t ton wait ttil tiemorrow morn
fl - W o nibbed stud murdered there t wenty |
:re improved since then,” said the !
- i ’ b a laugh : “ besides, an old chest of
K : r --o very tempting a property, in spite of
il l he oak, ami the time it was in Fanner
§L v” ked at his visitor wiih doubt at first
K ■ hing but the fine open countenance of a
B 1 1 twenty-two, and gradually became satis
jl ‘ was nothing to be afiaitl of For one
S veil came into his head to invite the
§ ‘ake a glass of gin and water —but it died
■ •: her good resolutions.
arrive at mv aunt’s before me,” said the
” -;'-v I seat hjr the wardtobe: but I hope
fi : ie to receive > ou.” So saying he wrapt
H e:oH*r r*'ij >! him, and de’nwtcd.
■ ■ “-ke 1:* 1 well pleased. He had end-
H,, j, ‘ ‘*■ dis;r* :got a n't'less piece of lumber
■ - t i . “ wL’ .ce. “He mu*t be very fond of his
Jm j “ : ’’f? man,” lie said, and if site’s no better
i.“ urt ‘ ,e I wish she would come
H- 1 v s b"p.” He cast a look round—to see
■ ... j ,•’ no risk from candle or lamp—hoisted
H his shou’der, locked the door, and
fig ’u'’ aids J.anc. On arriving
at number two, he knocked gently at the and r, but rc
! cciv Ino answer for some ti:n *. “ Why, this is the
! hou-e tliai uis been empty so long! I didu t know ati’
j one ha-1 taken it. \\ here did ihey get their furniture ‘’
Another knock produced a motion within; a step
* sou’ l l in the passage, and an old lady opened the
. iW-. She seemed astonished at the lateness of the
i visit. “ 1 was just going to bed,’ she said, “and only
•'itup to let i.i my uepiiew. lie is longer of coming
| than he said.” 6 h
“ 11l ‘ll be here immediately,” replied Mr. Henson,
! “and in the meantime lues presented you with this verv
handsome piece of luruiture. He has paid tor it—all,
I except the porterage—and the solid out is no joke i<
I carr . on a uigh like this.”
“if niv nephew was here,” said the old lady, “1
| would ask you to ettine in; but I’m a lone woman, and
I it woukln i be proper—there’* six-pence for the carri-
I ige, and I’m greatly obliged to the dear boy. lie’s al-
I iv.ii ‘ >o thoughtful of his poor old aunt.”
“ l’ra .', ma rin, have you been long in this cottage ?’’
inquired Mr. Benson“and may I ask you where the
I ;'u; niture came from
j “My ue; il: tv took the house for me three days ago.
I ‘ome of the fnrr.iture came by the caual—and the rest
j we hope will arrive to-morrow.”
“If you requ re any additional articles, you will find
; lie best qu-i.ties aud lowest prices at my shop,” said
’ Mr. Benson, putting the poor woman's six-pence into
j :is pocket, and resuming his homeward-way. “I don’t
, ike th s,’’ he ni l. as he splashed up the High Street.
‘ There’s something curious about that old woman.—
I A!.- ‘ini sj, give me a whole si x-i>encc ?■—-looking so
•ATitchc-Ily j <•.!• to"? And why did she seem so th?-,
iigluetl to lay h ti ls on the wardrobe ? I'm soirv I let
it go at thirty .-ittlliugv The young fool woulabat e
ji,*iveu double the money—but I’m always so soft
hearted. 1 shall never lie rich—but wha; of that ?
Wealth is not happiness. Auicu!”
He extiny’iished the daring lamp at the front of hit
premises; removed the table and all that it contained
•vi bin the door, turned the key on the inside, and
drawing nut from a secret drawer a I wattle of gin, and,
lifting a kettle from the tire which had hitherto glowed
litis, i ti behind a set of window on: tains hung over tin
model i fa s'l-piii'ion bridge, he proceeded to concoci
i pretty strong tumbler, which he applied to his lips
wiih tne self-satisfied air of a man who felt that he had
deserved some relaxation and enjoyment, after the la-
Lor- of a well-spent day. A pipe, also, soon added its
perfume to the happiness of the position, and Mr Ben
- ID -a: like a great Indian idol, inhaling the incense ot
l-'S gm and t >!-acco, blandly smiling as the smoke curl
-1 in gay wreaihs round the bowl ol his long clav, and
occasionally sipping the coinfoitable potation before
him The c' l cks which bad either been sent to him in
pledge, or were arranged on different brackets for sale,
k.*pt up a miscellaneous concert of hours from one
o click tii twelve—for they were not by any means pen -
ticular in their notions either of time or tune; but as a
i. ..jo; ;ty of them seemed to Le of opinion it was getting
it ar midnight, the contemplative proprietor lighted
one more j jh% poured forth one oilie.- libation, and
carefully b>cked away the now half empty bottle in the
sane.tun devoted to its custody.
He watched ouce more the cm Is of the smoke; but
fa icy was ui work, and aided ihe wreaths as they rose,
tw is mg them into excellent thesis of drawers, or hand
some mahogany side-boards, on which he expected
enormous pmtits; into little cottages they expanded
th ni'che", which he felt sure he could buy for very
lit .e money; then, as (be caudle began to bum less
tie n lv, he saw one of the large puffs, which he traced
wi ll more than usual attention, convert itself into a bed
in a dingy little apartment, and trough the half-drawn
cu t ,ins he saw the emaciated countenance of a dying
man. ihe tire title) ed a little sound at this moment,
a-. he coals collapsed to the bottom of the grate, and
he thought the noise it made formed itself into words
fioiu the old man's lips: “I lent him the money,
George— two hundred and thirty pounds. I have lost
the note of hand: but if he doesn’t pay it he i* a villain,
aue will repent it when the hour comes on him it
dors on me now.”
“Nonsense! folly! madness!” cried Mr. Henson,
pushing back h!s chair, and hurrying the tumbler to
Ins bps. “V ould the man have me give money to
every pet sin that chose to say that he hail lent it, with
nothing to shew for it but a white-faced dviug old
Hu —a carriage at my door at this hour!—a knocking!
—w ho can it be? Someone in distress—come to ai
range about pawning the family plate; a countess, jier
haps, to pledge the family jewels—coming, coming!”
He opened the door and peeped out through the falling
rail. A carriage, covered with mud and dripping w ith
wet was at the kerb-stone. The driver let down the
steps and a lady tript lightly r.cross the sloppy pave
ment and entered the shop. “i he carriage will wait,”
she said; “turn the key and double lock—for I have
something of importance to say to you.” Mr. Benson
s :id no hing, but went tip the narrow gangway with
th dickering candle in his hand, followed b> his visit j
or. He set'down the light, aud ooked carefully into
the w.uiais face. I; was flashed aod excited; the!
eyes flashed with great brilliancy, and her lips quivered !
with ugitaiion—a tail masculine womau, plainly dress- j
ed, and evidently under the influence of some strong!
feeling. |
“ 1 uu are Mr. Benson, the pawnbroker V” she said
“I am ; and dealer iu in second-hand furniture, books, j
statues, and miscellaneous articles, clocks, watches,
w earing apparel, and double-barrel guns.”
“ \ ou attended the sale at Farmer Merriwood’s last!
Wednesday” ? |
“ i did.”
“ Did vou buv it ?”
“What?” ‘
“ I forgot. I haven’t told you. I won’t tell you.—’
M hat did you pay tor all the articles you bought at’
Cecil Green, at Farmer Merriwood’s?””
“ I got tolerable bargains, ma’am; I don’t deny :
that—the family all dispersed—no near relations. Ij
paid tor all I had there * matter of fifteen, or perhaps,!
twenty pounds.”
“Will you make me out a list of them?—transfer;
them at once to me?—and I will give you two hundred
across the table.”
Mr. Henson looked at the woman as she spoke.
“ No, madam,” he said, “ two hundred's too little. —!
II it’s worth two hundred to you, its worth a deal more
to me.”
“We won’t fight about that. What did vou buy ? I
beds: sofas? drawers ? —let me see the list.’’
He took from a wire that hung from the cross-bar of j
his desk the auctioneer's account.
The woman g-.ued at it; and on coming near the end :
started. “ Ve',” she said. “ here it is. What do you I
ask . r all ? Hut tmh ! I want nothing but one small j
arlic’e. Keep the rest of the trash. Give me the oak
wardrobe wi h the lour drawers iu it, and I will give j
you what you demand. Come!”
“I c m’r,” said Mr. Henson, turning ale, and tremb
ling wiih agiiation. “It’s goue—sold —delivered —lost.” i
“ Fool!’cried the woman. “You have ruined me j
and yourself. That wardrobe would have enriched us
both. Why did the villains not advertise the sale ? ,
I would have come to it if I hail been dying Can you j
recover it ? Who bought it ? Will money tempt them .
to sell it again ? Tell me ihe name of the purchaser,!
aud 1 will get possession of it yet ”
“ I don’t remember the name of the person. I think ,
it was a clergyman’s wife from Ipswich —or, no. I
think it was a Liverpool gentleman who was going out j
to America; but il he’s not sailed it might lx- possible—,
don’t say it would -to recover the furniture sLU*’
“Give u.y. bis address. 1 will go to Liver]xml ntysclf!
—to A nierica—any where.”
“It may, perhaps, be got back without so much
trouble,” said Mr. Henson, altera pause. “But why l
are you so very curious about a common ebest of
drawers? I examined it very car fully, 1 assure you ;
they are nothing hut ordinary oak—no secret recesses
—no bidden springs; there’s surelv some mistake
about it.”
“TI re’s no mistake. Did you take out the drawers 1
when you made your examination? Did you turn the;
top one upside dowu ? Did you see that the bottom j
was thick and heavy,—that it was double? That it
might contain documents, notes, a will, recepts, ac
knowledgments?”
“No. 1 didn’t turn it out. I’m an unsuspicious, inno
cent man —grossly imposed ou—ruined. Amen!”
The pawnbroker aeemed so overcome that the wo-j
man was melted. “ Hear what I tell you,” she said. I
“ If we arrange matters together, we may yet be rich.
Do f understand that you will share with n.e whatever]
that drawer contains
“ What ti it contain ?” inquired Benson in a whis- 1
per. “Does it contain anything?”
“ Why do I offer you hundreds for it?” inquired the
woman; “ but 1 will tell you all. Dili you kuow Far
mer M erri w i >oil ?” i
“ No, 1 can’t say I knew him. I once sold him a see j
end-hand saddle; and be made some row abouitbci
‘til ting coming out. I had to let him off for half the;
price agreed on ”
“It’s like him —harsh, cold, selfish- -so I was told,
in l:is latter rears, lie was diffeiunt lon ago—verv |
different.”
“ t didn’t know him then,” replied Mr. Benson. i
“ I did,” continued the woman ; “ bu; no wonder lie !
changed ; fi r misery was iu Lis heart, and disgrace feli
on his family. These things change a mans temper.’’ i
“Ile was well to do in the world’” aud the pawn
broker, ‘‘churchwarden and high-way commissioner.
I never heard of any disgrace.”
“ St.ue peo, le didn’t t!i nk it so. He had ad iughter; !
t twmty years ago people called her beautiful. Hl*c was]
his 00l v child. Sue was beautiful, at all events, to him. |
Her name was Caroline. How she loved him ! how she |
attended to all his wishes, and read to h m, and played i
on the piano to him, and was every thing io him, and so
plav-fill, and so kind! We all loved her.
“ Did vou know her?”
“D!J I know her? I knew her from the time of her
bir.h. 1 was a distant relation. Cousin Janet they
called me, though I was their paid servant; but the
word cousin was better than all their wages. So we
went on ior rears and years, I taking care of the house;
Philip Merri-wood attending to the farm, and’ Caroline,
I lie delight of us both. Don’t you see what’s coming,
old man ? You must be dull as this wretched room,
vou live ia, if vou don’t guess yvhat followed.”
“ I can t,” said Mr. Beuson. “ I’m trying, I can't.—
Amen!”
“ Not when I tell you that the Marquis of , but
never mind his name, it is best, perhaps, omitted ; but
he had a son—his eldest son. Lord Rostock—dashing,
gay, but Kind—oh, kind and generous, like a knight of
old; he saw her; saw Caroline; was struck with her
beauty—who wasn’t? —got to speech of her, spoke her
fair, won her heart; the old story—the old story !
Love rules nil- Hearts break; but fools fill up the
r,l j- ti’ tbo-’ who p ri'h. Ah’once —’twas inbep-J
tember, twelve rears ago she came to me, and sail
‘ > ‘ousln Janet, lo you think mv fa - her a forgiving mao?’
‘Of course, mv darling,’ I said ‘Heis a Christian.’ —
‘ But will lie forgive a person for getting above him in
the w rid, for leaving tne rank lie moves in? Ha, ha!’
she add !, with a beautiful, wilt) laugh. ‘ What would
he flunk if he had to stand with his hat off as he saw
me going uj. the church path, and asked how mv lady
ship was? Wouldn’t it be charming to be a lady?’ 1
U Id her uo, or ttinted the talk, or gave her wise advice.
I forget what I did ; it was so pretty to see her walking
up and down the floor of her bedroom, flirting one o'’
her : Uppers us if it were a fan, and swaying about from
side to side as if she had a court traiu to her robe. —
And all the time she was only in her night-gown, and
showed her pretty naked feet ’
“ \nd what happened? Cold, eh? consumption?”
“No—elopement—ruin—death? She was missing
o te morning that same month, and Philip Merriwood
never held up his head. He seemed to know what had
h ippentd without being told. He never asked for her,
and when a letter was put in his hands a few days after,
signed by Caroline, and telling him that she was about
to be married —to be a lady—rich aud grand —but kind
still, and loving him, he tore the paper into twenty
pieces and said * fool! fool!”’
“ And so she was,” said Mr. Benson. “He did’nt
marry her ?”
“No, and she never wrote again. So the house was
dark aud dismal; Philip Merriwood went into the bed
room that had been hers, and seized the little oak ward
robe where she had kept her clothes. lie emptied the
drawers on the floor, and ordered me to remove the
frocks and tkings, and the blue silk jacket, and the
pink sa’in slip, an i all the things, and throw them into
the fare, it was an old piece of furniture, and had be
longed to h *)Hsiplc for hundreds of years. It had once
been the place where he had kept his secret pa}*ers ;
his leases, bonds and parchments were all in the front
drawer, but in the top one there was a fSffce bottom:”
there, in the thickness of the wood, he kept the things
he cherished most; the letters that had passed between
i him and Sophia Felton, his wife, before they were rnar
! ried ; the last letter she wrote to him when she was dy
• ing; the first copy book of Caroline w hen she was learn
| ing to write; the little notes she sent him when she
was at school. So when he had tinned all Caroline’s
clothes out of the drawers he opone 1 the secret ledge;
and how he read, and cried, and read again! We
eould’ut get him down to dinner, and when Tie came he
ate nothing. A month passed, and a long time passed,
aud when a half a year was come and gone, there came
t a letter one day with a great crest upon the seal —a inar
j ouis's crest they call it—and when it was opened,
j Funner Merriwood saw it was from young Lord Ros
! took, whose father had just died and left him all thees
j lutes. Caroline, he said, was provided tor, and happy;
I but as he felt that he owed some reparation to the tut h
j er he enclosed him a Bank of England note for a thou
i sand pounds.”
“Bless me; what a generous noble gentleman,” c\-
! claimed the pawnbroker, “ishe must have been a cun
j ning gipsey—what a fortunate man Farmer Merriwood
was!”
“ How he trembled as he held out the thin piece of
1 paper, his lips moving evidently with curses on them,
j but no sound being heard ! ‘Cousin Janet,’ he said at
| last, ‘come with me up stairs ; you shall witness what
Ido ? We went up und to my surprise he went into
: what had been Caroline’s bed-room. ‘This is a thou
sand pound note,’ he said, ‘which that ruffian thinks
will reconcile me to shame. I won’t touch it, and I
won’t let him have it back—to employ it perhaps in
tempting someone else. If the girl he took away from
me is ever in want, you will know where to find money
for her support. It shall lie beside all the other things
that remind me of her behavior. No one shall touch it
till I die - ’ And so saying he pulled out the secret draw
er at the top, and laid the no'e lengthways on its back,
and shut it up with a bang, und gave me the silver
pin that touches the spring. From that hour no one has
ever opened it, and there it lies, with the printed face
upwards, a bank note for a thousand pounds.”
“And 1 sold it for thirty shillings?” shrieked Mr.
Benson, “to a miserable old woman—a ruined man !
I’ve lost a thousand pounds. The young man was too
much for me. I hated him from the first—but ven
geance will pursue him for his iniquity Amen !”
And why was the sale so hurried ?” continued Cou
sin Janet. “ I left Cecil Green six years since, but I
have kept the spring-opener carefully—care ullv. 1
heard he was ill—he wrote to me that he did not ex
pect to live long, and that all was as he had left it in
the drawer. I couldn’t get up from Yorkshire for some
days. In the meantime he died, and was buried, and
the furniture sold, and the money lost. Go, give what
sum you like, but get me back that wardrobe, and we
shall divide the money.”
“ Equally ?” exclaimed Mr. Benson, starting up;
“ where is that silver pin ? Give it me—it is not too
late to make the attempt to-night.”
“Oh yes, it is, though,” said the woman. I'll keep
the key. What you have to do is to recover the ward-.
, robe; or, if you will tell me the purchaser’s address—’
“ No, no—l 11 keep that to myself,” re‘plit“d the pawn
broker with a cunning look. “ We’ll open it in pres
ence of each other ”
“ I will be here at nine to-morrow momma.” ii
; Cousin Juuut. “Wo understand the arrangements—
; it’s getting on for one o’clock -good night.” So saying
she slipt along the gangway, and got once mole into
[ the carriage.
“ What a fool to think a drawer can't be opened with
a hatchet in the absence ol’ a silver pin!” said Benson.
“ Ameu ! Good nigbt.”
The rain continued all the night through. Mr. Ben
son heard it as he lay awake flooding on roof and gar
ret window. As soon as the dawn began to force its
way through the watery air, he sprang up and put on
his clothes. Rapidly he pursued his way to number
two, Abbcvtield Lane, and standing before the door felt
his pockets that the rouleaux of golden sovereigns were
safe—for he fancied the sight of the yellow metal would
have more effect than a mere promise to pay, or even a
roll of notes. They were all right—three, ora hundred
pounds each. He knocked “Is Mr. Truman down
stairs yet ?” he asked through the key-hole. There
was no answer, but in a short time he heard the rap of
a small hammer. He knocked louder—and the rat, tat,
tat of the hammer ceased. The door was opened. The
person who opened it was Mrs Truman’s nephew.
“ Hallo !” he said, “ who expected to see you at such
an early hour?”
“Business, my dear sir. T find 1 made a little mis
take last night. I sent your dear aunt the wrong arti
cle. 1 iiope the old lady is well.”
“Yes, she’s very well,” said the nephew, “a little
tired with sitting up so late, but delighted with the ward
robe, 1 assure you I was just trying to fit the draw
ers a little closer. The top one seems loose.”
“1 hud the want of if destroys the set,” said Mr. Ben
son : “would you do me the favour to give it back to
me? I will replace it with the best article in my shop.”
“By no means,’ replied the youth. “I haven’t had
time to rummage it over, yet. I told you fortunes were
sometimes found in old family furniture.”
There was a long pause; Mr. Benson was forming
his calculations. He recommenced the conversation in
a whisper, urged his plea with all the eloquence in his
power; and, finally, was again seen proceeding through
the falling rain with a richly-endowed wardrobe ou his
back. Hurriedly trotting up the High .Street he dashed
into his shop, set his burden on tne ground, tore the
top drawer out upon the lioor, and saw a small piece of
paper pasted on the back. Was it the thousand pound
note? He rubbed his eyes—he looked closer —and he
read the three following words : —“ Quits. George
Et.u.s.”
“ Not a bad sfoik in trade,” said the same young gen
tleman whom we encountered us the beginning of this
story, Aunt Truman and cousin Janet all at once, as /,,
1 !<>r George Evans, the young actor, had played all three
parts replaced certain articles of female apparel iujiis
trunk in the little bed-room of the Pigeon’s Arms.
“There goes in my aunt's litf!n black mantle. There
goes in Cousin Janet's crumpled bonnet. When 1 have
paid for the hire of the cottage in Abbeyfield Lane, and
the earrige and the wardrobe, and the sixpence to old
Benson tor bringing it down, I think it will leave that
old ruffian’s conscience clear, for he will exactly have
paid me the two hundred and thirty pounds he borrow
ed from my father, with interest for nine years.”
We extract from the Kingston. Jamaica, -Tnurncl
of January the -‘list, the following return, prepared by
order of I he House of Assembly of Jamaica, exhibiting
the properties in that island “upon which cultivation has
been wholly or partially abandoned since the Ist day ol
January, 1 s-Vj,” which presents in a striking light one of
the many injurious cousequences that have followed the
measure of negro emancipation in the British West In
dies.
A return of all properties in the Island of Jamaica,
upon which cultivation has been wholly or partially aban
doned since the Ist day of January, and showing tlie
number of acres; the assessed annual value on the Ist
day of January, 1848; the assessed annual value on the
:Mh March, iv>2; ihe average amount of Taxes paid an
nually for liar years, prior to the ist day of January,
I s-j ‘; and ibe amount of taxes assessed fur JBT>2 :
Sugar estates totally abandoned 1-3
Sugar estates partially abandoned 71
Coffee projiTties totally abandoned 96
Coffee properties partially abandoned 71
Pens totally abandoned 30
Pens partially abandoned 22
Number of acres ‘••9l,l*l}
Assessed annual value on Ist Jan. 1848... .All 1,439 0 0
Assessed annual value on 2sth March, ’.Vi..5?,221 lb 6
Average amount of taxes paid annually for
4 years, prior Ist Jan., 1848 13,713 1 9
Amount of taxes assessed for lso2 7,284 11 7
These figures, says the Washington A ‘‘/nillie, striking
as they are, afford but a partial index to the mischief
that has been effected. They tell of planters reduced
from affluence to poverty, and of an island, rich in the
possession ot nature’s bounties, brought to the verge of
and. solution. But they give no idea of the deplorable
change that has been wrought in the condition, charac
ter and habits of the emancipated slaves.
One Yors.- Within the last dozen years the Governor
of Massachusetts was twice elected bra majority of
one. A recent paper says that “a single vote sent Oli
ver Cromwell to Hie J,ong Parliament, Charles Stuart
to the scaffold, revolutionized England, and made Great
Britain free. One vote gave us the tariff of 1542, and
me vote made the tariff of 1-4*l. One vote gave us
Texas and made war with Mexico, and purchased Cali
lorniu, turned thither the tide of emigration, aud will
change the destiny of the world ” Those who are iu
the habit of excusing themselves from attending elec
tions, in the belief that one vote will not make much
difference, will do well to treasure up these facts.
MACON, GEORGIA, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 1853.
Col. Jack Hays.
“ Is this the scourge of France ?
I- this the Tulb >t so much fe is’d abroad ?
That with this name, the mothers still their babes?
1 see report is fabulous and fid-e :
I ‘.bought I should have seen so ne Hercules,
A -econd Ike or, tor his grim aspect,
And large proportion of his strong knit limbs.”
Amid the countless multitude attracted to Washing
ton from curiosity, business or pleasure during the last
few week*; in tlie throng of distinguished ana remark
able men, of whom undoubtedly, there were many to
1.0 seen, probbaly no man was the object of deeper inte
rest than Col. Jack Hays, the world renowned Texan
ranger. He was indeed the observed of all observers.
It may be safely asserted tliat no man in America, since
the great John Smith explored the primeval forests of
Virginia, and held communion with the “noblesavage”
Powhatan, has run a career of such boldne.s, daring
an 1 adventure. His frontier defence of the Texan Re
public, constitutes one of the most remarkable pages in
the history of the American character. For importance
•i’ results brought about by apparently utterly inade
qua’- means, his services stand pre-eminent; for daring
an 1 endurance, for privation, s iffering and hard fight
ing, this s .Idler with his lit-le bmdof f 1 owers, sta ids
without a parallel scarcely in the history of warfare.
it will hardly be credited by after time that this man,
with forty followers, was required, and did successfully
defend from the ravages of a most powerful savage
horde, an exposed and defenceless frontier country of
hundreds ot miles in extent. That he accomplished
std, more than a simple defence of the frontier, and car
rying the terror of h:s name far across the border coun
try, drove the terrible Camanclie to interpose for bis
mv.i safety, forests und prairies, rivers and plains, be
tween him and the unerring revolver of his relentless
pursuer. Bn! the story of his warfare, eyen amongst
h:s own countrymen, appears almost fabulous, when we
remember that, smicratiJed to the border defence against
the Indian, was also imposed upon this little band the
duty of keening w..tch upon the wile.v Mexican foe, of
ice; ing and fighting them iu all numbers, aud under
all circumstances, whenever they crossed the border —
assisted only by such hardy frontier men as could be
collecle 1 from their fields and firesides upon an emer
gency.’ This campaigning was conlinucd, and ran
through a period, ti we remember rightlv, of nearly
eight years.
1 here was no well appointed commissariat to supply
this devoted little band with the necessaries even which
p. i tained to a common life of drudgery ; no marquees,
no camp equipage, no ordinance, no wagons, no grooms,
none of the pride, pomp and circumstances of glorious
war, garnished the return of the daring frontier man
and iiis brothers in arms. Their covering was the firm
ament, and their Lei’s, the earth—their loud was such
game as they killed upon their march, and as for bread
they had none. Not even the ammunition which they
used, was not tit all times furnished by the government;
they purchased it with the skin of the’wild beasts which
Ihey killed for their food. And amid ail this, were per
poiualiv recurring desperate and bloody conflicts with
there. And seldom did that grim array return from
“a scout,” without an empty saddle which told the tale
of their daring and their dangers.
Tlie world is familiar with the services of Col. Hays
in the war with Mexico Everybody remembers the
praise bestowed upon him as the Murat of the Artnv,
by the glorious and lamented Gen. Worfh. But an
opinion expressed by thatgallant officer, relative to Col.
Hays is certainly calculated to mislead. Worth said that
Hays, when in front of the enemy, was the tallest man
in the saddle belonging to the American army. Far
otherwise it is with him when seen amongst a crowd ol
his countrymen. If you expect to see “a second Hector
from his grim aspect,” you will be disappointed—vou
will only see a slender, well proportioned, tightly knit
man, of scarcely middle size, remarkably eertainiv for
the formation of his head, and the penetrating tire of
his eye- but modest to an extent truly surprising for
any one, certainly for one who has not only seen the
Elephant, but has for a great part of his life lived with
him.
Col. llavs has paid a short visit to our citv, but re
mained only long enough to pay a visit of respect and
courtesy to the venerable mother of one of his most es
teemed companions iu arms—the late Major Chevalie. —
He returns home shortly to California; and few, we
venture to say. who have seen him, but would be glad
to know that the best fortune of that golden laud may
be his. — Richmond Examiner.
Florid t Indians.— The Ocala Mirror says :
“ We did think for a season we were destined soon to
have a Seminole war; but we think our friends abroad
n, ed have no fears ever being scalped. The State de
claration of war to take effect on and after the 4th
of May next, we presume will not be carried out, and
Billy will hardly be found without he he is hunted; as
there can hardly be a war without its having some be
ginning, we will 1 kely hare none.
“ Ihe General Government will not accept our state
troops, but have appropriated *200,000 for the removal
of our Indian rekit •••*. If that accomplishes no more,
we hope it will enable the authorities to k> up a sufficient
ti.rcv ou the Inrtlan herders, to protect securely the fron
tier inhabitants and their property. But we desire in
justice to the frontier settler, tor the prosperity of the
State, and in mercy to the remnant of Seminoles, that
the government take immediate and efficient measures
to carry them west. As insignificant as they in num
bers may seem, and as easy as the task may appear to
be, the removal of these creatures without skillful man
agement, will be attended with the loss of much time
and money, perhaps many lives. Better let them re
main until we settle them out, which a few more years
will enable us to do, than adopt some course for ’their
removal that is impracticable, or of doubtful tendency.
ST “ Nowhere but in Rome,” writes an American
traveler. ‘ have I seen the body of the people living in
such poverty, such squalor and such dejection. One
looks i.l m Dt in vain for the respectable middle class.
These are in prison, in exile, or have perished ou the
scaffold or the field of battle Cardinals ride in unrival
led state, but the streets are filled with soldiers, priests
and beggars.”
The slave trade in Brazil.—lt appears that the
Brazilian slave trade has become nearly extinct. Tins
is mainly due to the measures of the Brazilian govern
ment itself, which, of late, lias become aiuccrcly and
resolutely in earnest to suppress the traffic. The im
portation of slaves into Brazil iu 1848 amounted to (50,-
0 , and in 1851 to onl.v 3,286, of which 1,006 were
captured by Brazilian cruisers and declared free. Du
ring the past year one vessel, and only one. it is said,
is known to have landed a cargo of slaves on the coast
of Brazil; aud this occurred last June. The Brazilian
government deals very summarily with the slave tra
ilers. Any person found concerned in the traffic, no
matter what his rank or condition may be, is imprison
ed or banished without ceremony.
j •;?“ The London Allis hints that another interesting
even! will in all human probability take place in April
next in the royal household. Tlie eighth. There are
now seven —three princes and four princesses. Tlie ol
dest is eleven years of age. Her Majesty is in her ‘3d
year; bus been married between 12 and 18 years, and
seems patriotically resolved to do what is iu her power
to save her country, when she shall cease to reign over
it, from that worst of national calamities—a disputed
succession.
H's and Q's. —The origin of the phrase “Mind your
P’s and Q’s,” is not generally known. In ale-houses,
w h re chalk scores were formerly marked upon the
wall, or behind the door of the tap-room, it was custo
mary to put these initial letters at the head of evert
man’s account, to show the number of pints and quarts
for which he was in arrears; and we limy presume
ma ty a friendly rustic to have tapped his neighbor on
the shoulder, when he was indulging too freely in his
potations, and to have exclaimed, as he pointed to the
score, “Giles! Giles! mind your l”s and Q’s.” When
Toby, the learned pig, was in the zenith of liis popu
larity, a theatrical wag who attended the performance,
maliciously set before him some peas, a temptation
which ihe animal could not resist, and which inmiedi
aiely occasioned him to lose his cue. The pig exhibitor
i remonstrated with the author of the mischief on the
unfairness of what he had done, when he replied “that
his only wish was to see whether Toby knew his P’s
from his Q’s.”
Social Life in: Kentucky.—We find tlie following
paragraph in the Louisville Journal:
T /•ttklin Garrard County, Kentucky — Hie 11, Ih
a.id Keans. —From a private letter to a citizen of this
place we learn that the trial of the parties surviving the
last fray (at a tobacco barn, in which some half dozen
oil each side were engaged, and several killed and oth
ers wounded, ha* resulted in their acquttal The ac
count fur her states that the clans respectively have
■igned a formal treaty of peace, obliging themselves to
refrain from further hostilities, except the Murphys and
Mays, who still refuse to treat. It is also stated that
bv th - \ arious butties assassinations, sieges, Ac., among
them eight men and boys have been killed, several crip
pled and maimed for life, and forty-eight children left
fatherless. The quarrel commenced about tlie year
1822. As strange as all this may appear, it has occur
red iu a country which we know to be celebrated for
the intelligence arid general moral worth of its inhabi
tants—the native home of personages no less distinguish
ed in Kentucky than McKee Robertson, Owsley and
Letcher.
( 'apt. Synge, of the Royal Engineers, has laid
a proposition before the Geographical Society of En
gland for anew East Indian route by wav of the St.
Lawrence and the great lakes, with their extension chain
including Rainy Lake, Lake of the Woods, and Winni
peg, with the rivers which fall into the latter lake on
the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains; thence the
route continues westwardly to Vancouver’s Sound.—
There are now on this route fifteen hundred miles of in
land navigation, soon to be extended four hundred miles
further by the construction of the Saut St. Mary canal;
and the same may be extended by occasional!v artificial
connexions almost to the base of the Rocky Mountains,
which are represented to be at that point but fourteen
hundred and fifty-eight feet above the level ot the sea.
The advantages claimed are, that it is three thousand
miles nearer than any other mail route to Australia; the
inland portion lies entirely within the British territory,”
and instead of requiring sixty to eighty days lor transit
would only require forty to fifty.
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REGULAR MEETINGS
OF MASONS, KNIGHT TEMPLARS, ODD FEL
LOWS ANI) SONS OF TEMPERANCE,
HELD IX THE CITY OF MACOX.
MASONS.
Grand Lodge of Georgia, for 1858, November Ist.
Macon Lodge, No. 5, first and third Monday nights in
each month.
Constantine Chapter, No. 4, second Monday night iu
each month.
Washington Council, No. <l, 4th Monday night in each
month.
St. Outer's Encampment Knights Templar, No. 2,
Quarterly Sessions; commencing on the second
Mondays of February and May, and third Mon
day in \ugust, and Tuesday betbre the first Mon
day in November.
ODD FELLOWS.
Grand Lodge, first Wednesday in June.
Grand Encampment, Tuesday previous.
Franklin Lodge, No. 2, every Thursday evening.
United Brothers, No. f>, every Wednesday evening.
Miie.m Union Encampment, No. 2, first and third
Tuagdav evenings in each month.
SONS OF TEMPERANCE.
Grand Division, fourth Wednesday in Oct., annually.
Tomochichi Division, first and third Monday nights in
each month.
Amaranth Division, every Friday night.
J. W. PATTERSON,
VTTOUNEY AT LAW—FORSYTH, Ga.
jfob 10 46 1y
DANIEL W. MILLER,
1 FORMERLY of Lanier, ATTORNEY AT LAW,
1 BUTLER, GA. jan 12 41-ts
E. G. CABANISS,
VTTORNEY AT LAW, FO RS Y TH, G A., will
practice in the Flint and adjoining counties of the
Macon Circuit. jan 5 40-ts
HALL & CAREY,
VTTORNEYS AT LAW, MACON, GA., will prac
tice in the counties of Bibb, Monroe, Upson, Pike
and Spaulding.
Office over T)r. W. G. Little’s Drug Store.
oct 13 Rout. B. Hall, John J. Cary. 28-ly
W. A. HAWKINS,
\TTORNKY AT LAW, AMERICUS, SUMTER
COUNTY, GA., having removed his residence to
the town of Americus, tenders his professional services
to his old clients, and as many new ones as may favor
him with their patronage. sep 15—24 lv
GEORGE MOORE JR.,
i TTORNEY AT LAW, BUTLER, TAYLOR CO.
£\_ GA., will punctually attend to all business entrus”
ted to his care, in Crawford, Macon, Taylor, and the
adjoining counties. may 12 6-1 y
HAWKINS & WALLACE,
VTTORNEYS AT LAW, STARKYILLE, GEO.,
having formed a partnership, will attend promptly
to all business entrusted to them.
W. A. HAWKINS, WILLIAM WALLACE.
dec 15 37-1 y
P. & E. D. TRACY,
VTTORNEYS AT LAW, MACON, GA., will prac
. tiee in the Superior Courts of the Macon Circuit,
ang is 20-ly
TEXAS LAND AGENCY.
rW. LAWRENCE, ATTORNEY AT LAW—
• Austin, Texas, will pay particular attention to
secure to the heirs of those who fell with Fanning, at
Goliad, and with Travis, at the Alamo—the land to
which they are entitled. He will also attend to any
business relative to Land in any part of the State.
References iu Macon, A. R. Freeman, Dr. Robert
Collins. Also, Messrs. Lamar A Loclirane, who will
attend * putting papers in proper form for adjustment.
Montgomery, July, 1852. j illy 28 17—ly
IMPORTANT TO PERSONS INTER
ESTED IN SOUTHWEST GEORGIA LANDS.
T.i< subscriber will devote his whole attention to the
examination and surveying of lands in the counties of
Baker, Early, Decatur, Irwin and Thomas.
His fees for examining lands will be $lO per lot.
“ “ “ traveling and showing
persons the situation of their lands $lO “ dav.
For a correct map of a district $2
Being the County Surveyor of Baker county, there
is no one who better understands the situation or qual
ity of lands in the county. Office in Albany, Ga.
T. G. WESTFALL, Cos. Surv’r,
oct 6 27-1 y Baker Cos., Ga.
DR. J. R BOON
Y'ITILL continue the practice of his profession in
* \ Macon. Oilice and residence on Walnut street,
opposite the Episcopal Church,
mar 2 4S 2n
MEDICAL CARD.
DR. THRO. D. MATHEWS offers his professional
services to liis friends and the public generallv.—
Office in Concert Hall Buildiug.
Macon, Feb. 16 46-ly
lIEMOVALi—DR. BENSON’ has removed to the
1 \ corner of Mulberry and 4th streets, nearly oppo
site his former residence.
Dr. B. will continue to practice Medicine and Sur
gery in all their departments both in the city and coun
try nov o 81-ls
R. CURD,
/COMMISSION MERCHANT, MACON, GA.—All
V J kinds of Merchandise and Produce received on
consignment.
/ MO-PARTNERSHIP.— The undersigned have
At this day formed a partnership under the name and
style of STARKE A BRYSON, for the transaction of
a general Commission Business in the citv of Savan
nah. W. W. STARVE,
HARPER C. BRYSON.
Savannah, Oct. 2, 1552. oct 18 28-1 v
CHARLES DAY,
/COMMISSION MERCHANT, NEW YORK.—C.
V ! Dav A Cos., will advance on consignments to the
above address. apr 6 ’53 1-lv
I. W. MORRELL & CO.,
IJIANO AND FURNITURE STORE, SMET’S
BUILDING, BROUGHTON-ST., SAVANNAH,
GA. X. V. WEBSTER. I. w. MORKKLL,
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STONE. STARR & CO.,
IMPORTERS and wholesale dealers in DRY GOODS,
No. 41, BROADWAY, NEW YORK.
LEVI P. STONE, EGBERT STARK,
HENRY H. STOTESBVUY, 11. LAXDO.X Bt;TLER,
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MACON WHOLESALE AND RETAIL ~
SADDLERY WAREHOUSE.
•. Jik. ‘V. T. MIX A CO., Cotton Avenue, Manu
j • wsStL.! facturers of Saddles, Bridles and Harness,
<. have on hand a good assortment of Saddles,
Bridles and Harnesses, of which the following comprise
a part ; Spanish Quilted, Overlaid and Shafiton Saddles;
Planter’s large and extra large* Saddles; Men’s plain
do.; English do.; Bov’s and Race do.; Ladies’ Saddles
of a variety of patterns; Bridles and Martengales;
Saddle-bags, Ac.
Saddler’s Materials.--Saddle Trees, Skirling and
Hog Skins; Pad do.; Straining and Worsted Web;
Thread and Tacks, assorted sizes.
Harnesses.—Coach, Barouche, Buggy and Sttlkv
Harnesses, of all kinds, by the single set.
dee l ‘ #5 tt
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beautifully adapted to “ Progress,” and our “ mani
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Colors in boxes or single cake. A large assortment of
elegant Engravings, and other articles, too numerous to
bring to the eve of a busy public all at once.
In mutters mostly good or partly ill.
The writer holds to “ broken doses” still.
J. M. BOARDMAN.
Damask for curtains 6-4 worsted
Damask with Gimps, Cord.', Tassels Ac.; also ‘
rich Embroidered Muslins. G. W. PRICK
mar 23 51
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r U , HE undersigned, having removed his stock of Gro-
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Third street, a few doors below Messrs. Caihurt A Rod',
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Georgia, is now prepared to accommodate his custom
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Produce, Corn, Flour, Bacon, Lard, Ac. Ac., which
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equal iu quantity of matter, a large octavo volume ot
six hundred pages.
Also, a register of Ancient Grecian and Roman Lite
rature; a compeudious exposition of the chief beauties
of Shakspeare s plays, with such explanations and re
marks as may be necessary to keep up the interest of the
plot of each, and a brief exposition of the leading prin
ciples of political economy.
The terms are very low.
The Gazette is a large imperial sheet, of elegant ap
pearance, printed upon new and beautiful type. Terms
*2 Oil per annum, always in advance; two copies $3 50;
five copies, $8 00; ten copies, sls 00. Address
SMYTUE A WHYTE,
mar SO 52-3 t Ed tor* Home Gazette, Auyust<\ G‘<
FLO UR-AGENCY ATLANTA MILLS.
r SUBSCRIBER having the agency of the abort
! _| mills, keeps on hand a constant supply of “Super
fine ’* and “ Extra Family ” brands.
The “Superfine” is made of the best Georgia and
Tennessee \\ heat, and is equal, if not superior, to
Northern Flour of that brand.
The “ Extra Family ” is made of pvre Northern
II tide W heat, and those wanting Flour of extra-finc
quality will find it equal to any “Premium” brands
made in the United States, and the advantage of getting
it fresh around from mills at him-.
£’or sale to the trade at Mill prices, with freight add
ed; also, at retail, by A. J. WHITE,
mar 2 48
DISSOLUTION. —The co-partnership of AD
ERHOLD, JOHNSON A CO., was this day dis
solved by mutual consent. The undersigned has bought
out the interest of E. J. Jeffers and E. T. Johnson, his
late co-partners, and will hereafter conduct the business
in his own name.
He alone will wind up the business of the late firm,
and all settlements must be made with him onlv.
Macon, Dec 21, 1852. J. W. ADERHOLD.
The subscriber returns liis thanks to bis old
friends and customers for their past patronage, and
informs them that he will continue the business at the
present stand, wliere he will be pleased to receive their
calls.
All persons indebted to the late old firm of Johnson
A Aderhold, and also to the late firm of Aderhold, John
son A Cos., are requested to settle their respective ac
counts to said firms, with me, immediately, or they
will be placed in thelmndsof an Attorney for collect ion.
dec2o 89—ts J. W. ADERHOLD.
FANCY CONFECTIONARY AND GROCERY.
111. DAMOUR, still at his old stand, Mulberry
• street, two doors below the Lanier House, keeps
the finest Liquors and Wines that will be found any
where, mostly all of his own direct importation—such as
Brandy, Holland Gin, Jamaica Rum, Scotch and Irish
Whiskey, Champagne, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Malaga,
Sherry, and Maaeria Wines of first choice, Segars and
Tobacco, dried and green Fruits, Butter, Cheese, Crack
ers, dried I’eet| Beef Tongues, canvassed Hams, pickled
Beef and Pork, Candies and Nuts of all sorts. Cheat)
for CASH. oct 6 27-ts
FRESH CANDIES, FRUITS, NUTS, &c.
/"MOUNTRY MERCHANTS, and others, supplied on
V ‘ moderate terms, with plain and ornamental Can
dies, Raisins, Oranges, Apples, Butter, Sugar and Bos
ton Crackers, etc. Also, Segars, Tobacco and Pipes.
Having obtained the services of a finished Candy
Maker, from New York, and using best White Sugar,
we warrant these Candies to stand the climate.
The above articles, and all sorts of Drugs and Medi
cines, for sale bv J. 11. A W. S. ELLIS,
Between Messrs. E. Bond and A. J. Yt’hite, Cherry
st., Macon, Ga. nov 24 34-ts
NOTICE.
\LL PERSONS are hereby forewarned not to trade
for three several promissory notes, given by 11. D.
Carter, and payable to William E. Pruitt, or bearer, and
due the first day of January last, for $25 each. The
above notes were given by me for laud which is now in
dispute —and I forewarn all persons from trading for
said notes until I get good and sufficient title to the land
lor which the notes were given.
R. D. CARTER.
Baker county, Feb. 16, 1858. 46-ts
MILLINERY AND FANCY GOODS.
M RS. DAMOUR is receiving by each steam
or. from New* York, new and fashion able
Goods in her line.* She has on hand a full as-v
sortment of Silk Dress Goods. Silk Velvet and Straw
Bonnets, of all qualities, Ribbons, Flowers, Laces.
Gloves, Mantillas and Cloak*, shawls, Dress Trimmings,
of all kinds, Combs, new Bracelets, and a general as
sortment of fancy articles that are generally kept in that
line. oct 7 * 27-ts
NEW MILLINERY ESTABLISHMENT.
MRS. KENNEDY would inform the Ladies gjjfr.
. of Macon and vicinity, that she has reconi
menced the above business in all its branches,
at her residence next door to Plant’s Carriage Reposi
tory, and assures all who may favor her with a call that
she will endeavor to give general satis faction.
Dress-making in the best style as usual,
mar 23 51-6 t
Bacon, Lard, Corn, Rye, Oats, Peas,
Flour, Ac.
r UMIE subscribers are constantly receiving on consign
-1 men?, and will be regularly stippliea during tlie
season, with
TENNESSEE PRODUCE
of every description, to which they invite the attention
of dealers and customers.
JUST RECEIVED
40,0)0 lbs. of Edmondson’s Superfine Flour, in Sacks
of assorted sizes for retailing, a fine article.
mar 23 51-6 m PATTEN A COLLINS.
I > ECEIVED BY LATE ARRIV ALS, a
I \ choice lot of Fine Gold and Silver Watches, Chains,
Seals, Diamonds, and other JEWELRY, Cut!’ Pins,
etc., for sale low for cash or approved credit, bv
jan Mi 42-tt V. J. JOHNSTON.
OATS, RYE AND CORN.
X/Wt BUSHELS SEED OATS—from Tennessee*
t)UU 200 “ Rye;
1000 “ Corn; fur sale bv
feb 23 47 C. CAMPBELL A CO.
1 ) EMOVAL. J. S. GRAYBILL A CO., have
IV removed to No. 7, Arcade Building, Cotton Ave
nue, nearly opposite their old stand, where they ate
now opening a fresh stock of choice Family Groceries
and Provisions.
npPSEBII FLOUR,BACON4b LARD.
1 75 bbia Tennessee 1 lour;
20,' t00 lbs new Bacon ;
3,000 lbs prime Leaf Lard, in kegs and barrels.
Epicures will find the Hams in the above lot of Ba
con of superior quality, cut in Baltimore and Cincinnati
style. mart) A. J WHITE.
VNOTHER YANKEE INVENTION—A
. GOOD ONE!—Just received a lot of SELF
IIEATING SMOOTHING IKONS, anew ami desira
ble article. For sale by E. B. WEED,
dec 22 3s-tf
pORN MEAL AND WHEAT BRAN.
V l From Atlanta Mills, tor sale bv the qtiantitv.
mar 2 A. J. WlflTE
i GENCY PLANTERS FACTORY, Bins
J. A Cos. Ga.—Osnubargs, Yarns and Cotton Rope, a
supplv constantly on hand and for salebv
A. J WHITE,
Agt. Planters Factory.
I-Y M 00l w anted for the above Factory, for w hich
the market price will be paid. ’ A. J. W.
mar 2
BOOTS. -A full assortment of Gents, fine French
Calf Boots, limit]) soie, welted and water proof, ot
various kinds amt qualities, both sewed and pegged.—
Just received and for sale low bv
oct 13 MIX A SHETLAND.
Rlltl) CAGES Just received and for sale a large
assortment of Mocking and Canary Bird Cages,
fob 23 47 B. A. WISE A CO
(’ yNDJ i.s. KX)lb*. Steom Refined Candy ;Pm
lbs Locoauut Cream Candy—just received and for
salebv feb 2 44 J. S.'GUAY BILL A CO.
C) IRANDOLES, Chandeliers and Laid Lamps,
F for sale at low prices bv E. J. JOHNSTON.
dec 22 3>t
HAMS ! HAMS J J—Just received a small lot of
very fine sugar-cured Hams, for sale bv
J. S. GRAYBILL A CO.
oct 6 87-ts No. 7, Arcade Building, Cot. Ave.
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS and Domes
tic Hardware—a general assortment for sale bv
feb 23 47 . _B. A. WISE A CO.
Y LST RECEIVED--A fine lot of silver Plated
f ) and Britannia Castors. Also, a large lot of Look
ing Glasses—large and small—at small prices.
R. P. McEVOY,
nov 24 34-ts Triangular Block, 2ud st.
T>IG PORK.—Just received 2 bbls. and half blls.
I Pig Pork, for sale by
‘ J. S. GRAYBILL A CO. i
oct 6 27-ts No. 7, Arcade BuMing Cot. Are. j
I
VOL. XXXI.—NO. 2-
DENTISTRY-WITH ITS IMPROVEMENTS.
DR. G. McDONALD would respect
fully call attention to his new and
proved niode of putting up and inserting <
artificial teeth. The teeth, gum*, and
plate, are all cemented together by heat, making solid
work, and inserted on the atmospheric pressure plan,
presenting a peifectly life-like appearance, of teeth and
gums, and possessing in every respect a decided supe
riority ovei block teeth, single'gum teeth, or any other
mode that has hitherto been practiced.
Since the partnership between McDonald A Gailaget
has been dissolved, Dr. McDonald has associated with
him in the practice Dr. James McDonald, who he feels
authorised in recommending as a gentleman of skill
and integrity. As they have prepared themselves for
an extensive business in all branches of the profession,
despatch, as well as care and skill may be expected in all
their operations. Terms: eilher cash down or when
called tor. jan lt-42-tf
INFIRMARY FOR NEGROES.
r I' , HE undersigned announce to the public, that hav
-1 ing experienced the want of some suitable place
for the accommodation of sick Negroes, brought from
the country for the purpose of being placed under pro
fessional treatment, they are about opening an INFIR
MARY, in a quiet part of the city, furnished with
proper attendants, furniture and appliances, where all
the want* of stccanU inquiring surgical operations or
medical treatment for chronic diseases, will be appro
priatelv supplied. C. B. NOTTINGHAM, M. D.
july 7 14-Iy G. HARRISON, 11. D.
FINDLAY’B IRON WORKS, MACON, GA
r I'’HlS new establishment is now in operation and
1 fitted out on a scale as extensive as any Foundry
in the Southern country. The increased facilities of
the proprietor enables him to say that the execution of
his work shall be equal to that of the first class estab
lishments at the North, and his prices and terms shall
be equally favorublo. The principal articles made and
for sale, are as follows:
STEAM ENGINES and BOILERS, of any required
form and size; CIRCULAR, SINGLE and GANG
SAW MILLS, on the most approved plan, by steam
or water power.
Machinery for Flouring and Gris* Mills, Sugar Mills,
Syrup Boilers, Bullock s Cotton Press, Gin Gearing,
Bark Mills, Car Wheels, Iron Castings, Hodgkiss Wa
ter Wheels, French Burr, Esopna and Cologne Mill
Stones, Brass Castings, Parker’s Water Wheels,
mar 23 51-1 y KOB’T FINDLAY, Proprietor.
NOTICE.
VW. MARSHALL having taken possession of
• the store recently occupied by Graves A Ron
on rs, is prepared to offer to his friends and the public
generally, a large and well selected stock of DRY
GOODS and GROCERIES, at wholesale and retail.—
Having selected for my motto: “ Small Pro', Is and
Quick Return*,” 1 feel assured that those who may fa
vor me with a call, will be fully satisfied, both with my
GOODS and PRICES. Special attention will be given
to orders, and satisfaction guaranteed. Among my
stock may be found the following ankles:
125 bales Gunny Bagging
400 coils best Kentucky Rope
150 bags Rio and 12 bags Old Java Coffee
50 hhds. Porto Rico and St. Croix Sugars
75 bbls. Refined A. B. A. C. Sugars
50 bbls. crushed and pulverized Sugars
40 boxes Tobacco, all grades.
Also, Salt, Molasses, Bacon, Lard. Butter, Cheese,
Mackerel, Teas, Soap, Starch, Candles, Candies, Oils,
Paint, Drugs, Blankets, Kerseys, and many other arti
cles to numerous to mention. sep 10-ts
, E. E. WEED,
IMPORTER AND DEALER in English and Ameri
can Hardware. Cutlery, Iron, Nails, Hollow-Ware
and Tin Plate, at liis old stand on Mulberry St., second
door above the Lanier House, offers for sale on reason
able terms, the following articles:
500 Doz. Table Cutlery,
250 “ Pen and Pocket do.,
25 “ Razors,
25 “ Scissors and Shears,
50 “ Mineral Knob Locks and Latches ; vari
ous patterns,
75 “ Pad Locks,
150 “ Drawer, Cupboard and Chest Locks,
200 “ Butt Hinges,
1500 lbs. Hook and Eve Hinges,
500 “ Plate,
500 Gross New England Wood Screws,
20 Kegs Wrought Nails and Spikes.
10 “ Griffin’s Horse Shoe Nails,
25 “ Horse Shoes,
150 Boxes Tin Plate,
6 tons Philadelphia Hollow-Ware,
Together with a full assortment of Blacksmith's and
Carpenter’s Tools, Pitman’s Sunup, Cranks ar.d Mill
Saws, Buggy and Wagon Axles and Springs, Brass
Andirons, Shovel and Tongs, Cross-cut and Pit Saws,
Files of every description, Guns and Rifles, Trace, Log,
Fifth and Press Chains, Manilla Rope, Straw Cutters,
Corn Shellers, Ploughs, and every other article usually
kept in a Hardware Store dec 2U f O-ts
NEW BOOK STORE,
Nearly opposite the Laaier House, Macon.
J BARNES and the Rev. GEORGE DUNHAM,
• having formed a co-partnership, for the purpose
of carrying on the Book and Statioxeky business
under the firm name of Barxls A Dunham, are just
opening a large stock at the above stand, on Midtii ry
Street, consisting of Laic, Medical and M scdlaneen.s
Bools. Together with a full and complete stock of
School Books and Statioxeky, which they will sell
low for “Cash,” or approved paper. Orders from the
countrv promptly attended to, and carefully forwarded.
J. BARNES,
GEO. DUNHAM.
N. B.—Bookbinding in all its branches attended to
as usual, and well executed. Barnes A Dunham.
Macon, April 7, 1852. 1-ts
‘V’’OTICE.-—Persons indel)tecfi7,7. BARNES, arc
x requested to call and settle their accounts,
apr 7 1-ts
NEW SPRING GOODS.
rpHE UNDERSIGNED is now receiving a splendid
J assortment of SPRING and SUMMER GOODS,
which have keen carefully selected from first hands and
purchased for Cash, which he intends selling at uch
prices as he trusts will give general satisfaction to all
his patrons.
He would invite attention to a portion of bis present
stock—
SlLKS—Black Deßhinc, various qualities ; Lustring,
Figured aud Colored Silks.
I’iain Plaid and Brocade, very rich, different qualities.
Grenadine Silk Robes, very rich.
Silk Tissues, figured and plain.
Be rages, figured, plaid and plain.
MOLSLINS.—Verv rich Organdy Mousline.
Very rich Jaconet Mousiins.
Cheap figured “ “
Swiss Mouslin Robes, very handsome.
Berage “ ’ “
, Pointed Val. Lace Collars, Chemizettes and Sleeve*.
“ Jac. Muslin “ “ “
“ Swiss “ “ “ “
Damask Window Curtains, complete with Muslin and
Lacc do. to correspond. Gimps, Cornices, Coid ar.d
Tassels, Ac.
Linen and Cotton Sheetings, best qualily, from 10
qr to 12 qr. wide.
Bleeched and Brown Linen Damasks, a superior arti -
cle, any width.
Marseilles Quilts, large and pretty.
Furniture Dimity, from 3 qr. to 12 qr. wide.
Irish Linens, of every qality.
Oil Cloth*, for passages, Ac.
Straw Matting, best article, all width*.
Super two and three ply Carpetings, with Rugs to
correspond.
Gloves and llosierr, a complete assortment of the
best. ‘ W. W. PARKER,
No 6, Cotton Avenue, Opposite Washington Hall
mar 16 50-ts
\XES AND HOES.—2O doz. Collins’ Hartford
. Axes:
2“ doz. Hunts’ Hartford Axes;
20 “ Collins’ New York Axes;
2'.) “ 11. Collins'Axes ;
20 “ Archer’s Virginia Axes;
8o “ Bradv’s No. 1 Patent Hoe*;
SO “ “ * “ 2 “ “
30 “ “ “ 2 “ “
UK) “ Seovil’s No. 1,2, Sand 4 Planter’s Hoes;
100 “ Phoenix No. 1,2, Sand 4 “ “
For sale by E. B. WEED,
dec 22 38
ATTENTION PLANTERS!
\ r OUNii !S M AMMOTII CORN-price re.
1 doccd This celebrated Corn for planting, weight
62 lbs. to she bushel. Reduced price per Sack, $1 00 •
Also, 50 bbls. Chattanooga Mills Superfine Flour,
mar 16 50 T. C. DEMPSEY', near Post Office.
Ol LTER WARE—A large invoice, Forks, Spoons,
it l’ish, Pie and Butter Knivea, Ac.; just received and
for sale by E. J. JOHNSTON.
mar !♦ . 40
r r , lN WARE. —Always on hand, a large assort-
X ment of the best material and make, at aholesale
or retail. Tin rooting and tin work of all kinds done
at the shortest notice, Dy
feb 23 47-1 It B. A. YVISE A CO.
I? JLOUR. —300 Sacks Atlanta Mills superfine Flour
just received and for sale by
marl 6 ’GEO. T. ROGERS.
A TACKEREL, —160 packages Nos. 1, 2 and 3
J-vl. Mackerel in whole, half and quarter bbls.; just
received by marl 6 50 GEO. T. ROGERS.
POTATOES. —100 bbls. Yellow Potatoes; 80 do
Genuine Mercer do., in prime order, and for sale as
$2 per barrel, mar 16 50 GEO. T. ROGERS.
EW MACKEREL.-5“ packages new Mackerel
1A for sale by A. J. WHITE,
mar 2
MEATS. —5 barrels of this Fall cured pig ham?,
dried beef, family corned beef, tongues, Ac., for
sale by ‘ C. A. ELLS A SON.