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THE TRI-WEEKLY SUMTER REPUBLICAN. Vol. 3.-No. 115- T H K Tri-Weekly Republican IS PUBLISHED EVERY Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays, CY C!. ‘W. HANCOCK EDrroß «t rnoruiKToß. TERMS: $2 FOR THREE MONTHS ItA/rKs or (Vi>vKUTisiNG.—Two Dollars a Vtiuare, of ten litipH or Ictus for the first in sertion. aud. One Dollar for each insertion. Professional Cards. Bir^rsrissi OFFERS his professional services to the citizens of A morions *ind surrounding 'country Thankful for patronage heretofore given him, he hopes by unremitting atten tion to business to merit a continuance ol the same. Office next door to the Post Office. July 14 ts. BMU M* W* M (: iL£©LQ) OFFERS liis professional services to (lie citizeus of Americus aud surrounding vicinity. Office on the North East, corner of the Public Square, where lie can be found day and night. uuvr 11) ly ft TmE Q I C A L . Dr. A. D. BRUCE, OFFICE at F. M. COKER'S, opposite the Post Office. All calls left there, will receive prompt- attention. june 7 lm. H@o A . L€)IF IT © M „ ATTORNEY AT LAW, AMERICUS, GEORGIA- Office in Masonic Fuildiiig, rp stair mar 10 ly. winuM Hw Atlornry at Lan, Amerfens, Georgia. in Masonic Hall. •lan. 18 ts. D(O)©IE!PIM3 AIMISILIEYg ATTORNEY AT LAW, AND REAL ESTATE AGENT. Amerious, . - . ■ . Georgia. U r l LL give prompt attention to proses. \ ! sionai business in Sumter, Schley, Web *!er, Lee, aud Terrell counties, except cases in t lie County Court of Sumter County. Office in the Court House. June U ts. C T. Goode, ATTOi: NE Y A T LANV , Americus, Georgia. jan 15 ts James J. Scarborough, Attorney at Law, AMERICUS, GEORGIA. OFFICE in Masonic building, up stairs. En trance between U W. Fmith & Cu's Con fectionery, and Ford’s store. jan 19 ts COMMERCIAL AGENCY. © 0 Uu EilAWONij ATTORNEY & COLLECTOR, Americus, Georgia. 1 PROPOSES to devote himself mainly to conveyancing and commercial practice. Will keep dockets shewing progress of oases from commencement of suits to settlement of claims, at all times subject to inspection of parties, and oooks showing every business transaction. No pains spared to make his office the first collecting office in I lie coun try. Liberal patronage solioited. Office in Fpeer & Hook's Building. Aug 2 ts. Dr. W. W. FORD, Surgeon and Mechanical DENTIST. TJS ENEWS the tender of his thanks to his numerous friends of South West Geer gia, for tlieir liberal patronage the last elevs en years ill Americus, and respectfully in forms them that his office is a permanent in stitution of this place. He is now prepared to perform all operations in Surgical or Me chanical Dentistry in the best and most du rable manner. lie spares neither time or expense in kcepi ring fully up witli liis Profession. His pat rons will receive the benefits of all the ini' provements that arc made and that areudopt e 1 by the Dental Colleges and Scientific por tion of the Profession in Europe and A.mer • ica. He has Prof. Barker's improved apparatus for generating Nitrous Oxide, Protoxide of Nitrogen or Laughing Gas, anew Antesthe < tic agent, not so dangerous as Chloroform or Ether when inhaled. He has Dr. Welsh’s improved Narcotic Spray instrument for pro ducing Local Anaesthesia, with Ether or Bhigoleue, this instrument is being univer sally adopted by Surgeons and Dentists in <Burfiv>e and America, giving great satisfac tion. It is very simple and perfectly harm less to the most delicate and fragile constitu tions, it is therefore preferred to Etlior, . Chloroform or Nitrous Oxide. His office is at his private residence, near Johnson’s ife Harold’s Warehouse. His of. : fice is comfortable, quiet aud pleasant. La dies having dental operations performed can enjoy all the privacy of home. N. B. From and after this date he will be found at his office at all times from sunrise nuntil sunset. Americus, Ga., March 28th, ts W. L. WADSWORTH WHOLESALE ASJ) RETAIL DEALER IN HARDWARE, € U T I.GRY, Am;. Ae. Ac. A M HR ICUS yfiF-OROI A. fT!HE subscriber thankful for the liberal 1 patronage heretofore extended him, would respectfully inform the citizens of Americus and the putdic generally, that he has in store, aud to arrive 15 0 STOVES, OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. BUILDER’S MATERIAL NAILS, LOCKS, HINGES, GLASS, PUTTY. PAINTS, and Wood and Willow Ware POT W.AUI-;, Douse 4fitrntsljin§ (Booii.o, Plated and Japancd Wares, &c. BSsy-Ajl of wltieli will be sold at aJLom prices as can he purchased anywhere Soulß Roofing and Guttering DONE IN THE BEST WOKKMANLIIK manner and WARRANTED. j TIN-WARE ! Manufactured, and for .sale low lor Cu>li. april 20 ts Mi 11 s I I oiise, Corner Queen and Meeting Streets CHARLESTON, S. C. This first class hotel iias been thoroughly repaired, re-iltted and re-fur nished throughout, and is now ready the accommodation of the travelling public, whose patronage is respectfully solicited. Coaches *1 ways in read incss to convey pas sengers to and from the Hotel. The Proprietor promises to do all in his power for the accommodation of liis guests. JOSEPH PURCELL, teb 12 ts Proprietor. J. B. bTEF.LK, I C. U NOBTH, A. W. WAItDKLL. j Nt’VY Yolk. south, Mini: & if.mill, WHOLESALE DEALERS IN FAH€Y <30688. STATIONERY, I PERFUMERY, CUTLERY, Hosiery, White Goods, Furnishing Goods, Embroidery, &c. No 107 MEETING STREET, mar 12 8m CHARLESTON, S. C. .T. KM.ISON AUGER, | E. I>. ROBINSOX, A. MCI). BROWK, f H. H. MOFFETT, J. ADOBE SMYTH. J. E.~ADGER CO., Direct Importers and Dealers in HARDWABB, 6BTLERY, HIS, Bar Iron, Steel, Nails, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, See. No. 139 MEETING STREET, Near Charleston Hotel, and No. 62 EAST BAY ! CHARLESTON, S. 0. mar 12 3m PH I*. 11. MITCHELL. W. K. PIISBCBT. P. H, MITCHELL & CO. (At the Sign of the Yellow Coffee Pot.) AMERICUS GA. | JAS IN STORE A LARGE LOT OF Sound White Corn. Their Stock of GRO€ ERI E 8 IS COMPLETE. They are -manufacturing Wholesaleand lie tail TINWARE Give them a call. may 9 ts Americus, Georgia, Saturday, .July 6, 1867. Atlanta Advertisements. AmmicAW hoim, ALABAMA STREET, ATLANTA GEORGIA. WHITE & WHITLOCK, I'BcrBICTORS Bryson and lVuzv, Clerks. ma NATIONAL HOTEL, ~ Corner Whitehall Street and W. A. Railroad, ATLANTA, GEORGIA. PRATT, POND & COREY, Proprietors. A Newly Erected, Commodious, First Class Hotel, Elegantly Furnished throughout. Fine Billiard Parlor with Phelan Tables. Bar stocked with Choice Liquors and Wines, mar 12 ly J. T. JENKINS & CO., Wholesale Dealers in lining Quints, Chemicals, OILS, WINDOW GLASS, MIST 111. M, it Corner of Prior and Alabama Streets, I Atlakta, : : : : Gkougia. mar 12 3m. J EOEGIA STATE LOTTERY. FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ‘MASONIC ORPHAN’S HUiYI .’ The Legislature of the State of Georgia, at its last sea-ion, granted to W W. Boyd, and others, a Giant, lo adopt a Lottery, or seiies* f Lotteries and Agencies, to raise money fur the purpose of building a Home for, and support ing Indigent Widows and Orphans the. Home to be called the “ MASONIC ORPHAN’S HOME*' The grantees have associated with them, as a Board of Managers, some of the best citizens of the State, in the great woik of benevo lence and chaiity. We call the attention of the publie to the Grand ScriEMK below, and ask your patronage In purchasing Tickets, you will remember that should you faii to draw a prize, that your money vvill be stiictly aud Mason ica Ily ap plied to a charitable woik. c o i* g- i a St a I c I, «11 cr v, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE “MASONIC ORPHAN'S HOME! *’ To be Diawn in open public at ATLANTA GEORGIA. Wednesday, May 15th, 1867—Class B. Wednesday, Juno 19th, 1867—Class C, Wednesday, July 17th, 1867—Class D SCHEME THE SAME FOB EACH MONTH, I 1 Piizsof . $50,000 is $30,000; 1 i me. of 20,000 is 20 000 1 Ptizeof 10,000 is 10.000 1 Prise of 5.000 is 5,000 I 1 Piizeof 2,500) .- ftrn ! 1 Prize of 2,500 f alo t> ’ 000 i 24 Prizes of 500 are 12,000 65 Prizes of 250 aie 13.750; 125 Prizes of 2000 are 25.000 100 Prizes of 100 are 10,000 APPROXIMATION PRIZES. 9 Approximation Prizes of SoCO each for the nine remaining units of the same ten of the No. drawing cc $50,000 Prize are 4,500 9 Approximation Prizes of , ; 250 each for the nine remaining - itsof the same ten of the No. drawing the $20,000 Pi iza are 2 230 9 Approximation Prises of S2OO each for the nine remaining units of the same ten of the No. drawing the SIO,OOO Prize are - 1,800 9 Approximation Prizes of SIOO each for the nine remaining units of the same ten of the No. drawing the $5 000 Prize are 0 18 Approximation Prizes of SIOO each for the nine remaining units of the same ten of the Nos. drawing the $2,500 Prizes are 1,800 424 Prizes, amounting to 168,000 Whole Tickets sl2 ; Halves SO : Quarters $2 ; Eighths $1 50. HF” All the Prizes above stated are drawn at Every Drawing. P IST OF THESE GREAT LOTTERIES. AND EX TLANATION OF DRAWING, The numbers from 1 to 30,000 correspond ing with the numbers on the Tickets, are printed on separate slips of paper and encir cled with small tubes, and placed in a glass wheel. All the Prizes in accordance with the Scheme, are similarly printed and enein- 1 cled, and placed in a glass wheel. All the Prizes, in accordadce with the Scheme, aioj similarly priuted and encirciad, and placed in another glass wheel. The wheels are then revolved, and two boys, b indfolded, draw the Numbers and Prizes. One of the beys draws one number from the wheel of Num bers, and at the same time the other boy j draws out one Prize from the wheel of Prizes. The number and prize drawn out are exhibit ed to the audience, and whatever ptize comes out is registered and placed to the c-c it of that number ; and this operation is re -a - ed until ail the prizes are drawn out. The Tickets are printed in the follow .o" style : They are divided into Quarters r Eights, printed on the face of the Ticket.— Four Quarters or eight Eights, bearing ti>- same number, constitute a Whole Ticket. |fig° Prizes payable without discount. W. W. 10YD, Deputy Grand Master, Principal Manger Atlauta, Ga., tur Orders for Tickets by mail or Express to be addressed to L K. BROADBENT Ageut. Or W. W. BOYD, Principal Managt-e L. A- SMITH, Agent for Americus Office oposile post Office. March 14 3m. AMERICAS ADVERTISEMENTS. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL C onfectioi iei*s, AND DKALKR.i IN Candies, Fruits, Toys, AND AM. KINfiS OF wW/J Frtml> Si 1 1 PRESERVES, | ill FINE CIGARS, ; IC • EWING j AI.SO ,V L.UUJK ASSORTMENT OF PEIiFUMEIYY, TOILET and * FANCY ARTICLES A LARGE LOT OF PIPES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. 2®* Fresh BREAD and CAKES always on Land. Social and Wedding Parties supplied at the shortest notice. Give us a call. april 4 ts House and Lot For Sale or Rent. mUE House and Lot formerly orenpied by 1 Joseph Block. S. COHEN, Ageut. Macon, Ga,, April 10th, 1867. I hereby authorize Mr. S. Cohen, legal Agent of my House and Lot in Americus, Ga , to lent or sell the same on my account, may 18 ts L EMANUEL. “OLD MRS. BAILEY’S SOaST” IS STILL IN T O W \. AT THE o -w elr y Stoiro OF BAILEY & TINSLEY, WHO k p ep on hand and have constantly arriving, a well selected assortment of Wa _hcs, Clocks, Jewelry of all kinds. Shot Guns. Pistols. Pistol Cartridges of j all kinds. Percussion Caps, Ac., &c. WATCH TVORK CANNOT BE EXCELLED. “AftiS Persons wishing to have their Watches, Clocks, or Jewelry WELL repaired hy experienced workmen, who cannot be excelled in this portion’ of the State, will do well to call on them. SPECTACLES, of all kinds, constantly on hand, gfiy” All work done at the shortest notice and WARRANTED. inarch 16 ts L. A. SMITH, GROCERY MERCHANT, No. 8. LOYLESS’ BLOCK. OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE. JTEEPS CONSTANTLY ON JJAND, Flour., Coffee, Sugar, Bacon, Meal,. Salt, Lard, Cheese, Tobacco, Cigars, ami ev«ry other article usually found in a Grocery Store. Alao, Osnaburgs, Sheeting, Shirting, Boots, Shoes, &e., <fcc. All of which can be purchased on as reoa>nal»le terms as at any house in tho placo. Planters and others need ing Groceries of any kind, are invited to call and exanp ine my stock. Thankful for pant favors, I solicit a coa tinuii.ee of the same, at inv new locution. 1.. A. SMITH, jau 10 ts No. 8 Loyless’ Block. T HI. FINEST and LARGEST STOCK Op’ Carriages, Buggies, & Harness, Ever in South Western Georgia, now on ex hibition at WM. SIRRINE’S uuiumuns befbsitbby. Our best recommendation is that we WAR RANT AL LOUR OWN MANUFACTURES. Those wishing ro purchase nnylhiug in our lino will do well to call and examine our stock before going elsewhere Having bad long experience in the manufacturing of Buggies and Harness, wo fee! authorized to say that we cut compete with any market in pticc, style and wofkniaiiship To enable us to do this, we use the host Eastern Timber, Finest Case Hardened Axles and English Tempered Springs. We keep constantly on hand a complete as sortment of Spvings, Poles, Axles, Harm ss Mount’g, Iron, Harness Leather, FOIIOO3, Ornaments, Hubs, Pat. Leather, Spokes, Enani Leather, Shafts, Whips, &c. We desire to return to onr customers, who have favored us with their liberal patronage, our thanks, and hope to merit a continuance of the same. TVM. SIRRINE. juue 11 ly. J W. ItEMLKY. C. BE WAAL. STOVES, TINWARE, POT WARE AND House Furnishing Goods, R.EMLEY & CO. NEXT DOOR TO G. w HAY’S STORE, [ IAVE just received a Jarpo lot of Cooking 11 Stoves, which they will Full at lower pri ces then they have been sold for heretofore in this njaiket. Shed Iron, topper and Zinc w ork done lo order. TIN WARE H SI OLEB AL E AN l> RE T All. AT LOW FIGURES. ROOFING! GUTTERING, etc , made a spe.. dairy, aud attended to in any part of South western Georgia. Work warranted. J. W. Rem ley attends to all work in par son. april 27. if Stevens House. 21, 23, 25 and 27 Broadway, N. Y. Oppoelto Bowling Green, ON THE EUROPEAN PLAN. rpilE STEVENS HOUSE is well and I widely known to the travelling public. The location is especially suitable to mer chants and business men ; it is in close prox imity to the business part of the city—is on the highway of Southern and Western travel —and adjacent to all the principal Railroad and Steamboat depots. The Ptevens House has liberal accommoda tion for over 300 guests—it is well furnished, and possesses every modern improvement for the comfort and entertainment of its in states. Tito rooms are spacious and well provided with gas and water — the attendance is pjompt and respectful—and the table is generously provided with every delicacy of the season—at moderate rates. jjS?* The rooms having been refurnished anßt'cmodeled, we nre enabled to offer extra facilities for the comfort anil pleasure of our Guests, GEO. K. CHASE A- po, may 30 6m. To Tlie Ladies. MISS SUSAN NOBLES ’j’AKKS this occasion of informing the La. 1 dies of Americus and Sumter county, that she is prepared to cut, fit and mike dresses for Ladies and Childten, in the YEII Y LAT ES T ANa MCIST FASHIONABLE STALE. She invites the ladies to call and examine her beautiful patterns, at her father’s Dental of fice, in the Granberry building. She feds confident of given satisfaction, may 9 ts Metallic Hurin! Eases. A FINE ASSORTMENT, kept constant, ly on hand. S. P. BOONE, Ag’t. July 2 4tf NEW DRUG STORE AND O onlectionex*y AT Smithville, Lee Co.,G-a. 11. C. BAILEY & CO., f RESPECTFULLY invite the attention of _IA< Planters and Physicians to their large and well assorted Stock of unadulterated Medicines, Chemicals, Dings, r.tints, Oils, And all other articles in the Drug line. 00U. 111 the CONFECTIONERY depart ment wa have on hand and arc constantly re ceiving a fresh supply of Candies, Nuts, Rai sins, aud everything usually kept in a first class confectionery. H. C. B. & CO. FINN’S HOTEL! (Formerly Atncricus Hotel.) Amerious,; Georgia. r PHE undersigned, Proprietor of the above 1 Hotel, now offers lo the public entertain ment not to be surpassed in Southwestern Georgia. His tooms arc kept i;i good older, ami his table bountifully supplied with the best the country affords. Every attention is paid to his patrons by hiscleik, Mr. Robert Tunde, and servants.— He is determined to give satisfaction. I’.is-cngeis stopping at this house are con veyed to atm fiom the depot, free of charge. The Proptietor w ill be always g’ad to see trite representatives of the Press at his Hotel, may 9 ts. JOHN FINN. Dental ISTotice rjAllE undersigned respectfully invites the attention of his old friends and commu nity at large, that, he is now prepared to du both mechanical aud operative dentistry.— Having given those branches of Dental Science his attention for a number of years, he can promise all who may give him their patron age. that their Work will be done in tho very best and latest style. His materials ure ot lie best selection Teeth mounted on vulcan ite base from one ta a full set. He guaranties to give perfect satisfaction, both in fitting anil beauty, lie also uses tlievitrous oxide iu ex tracting teeth, which is better adapted for that purposetlmn anything now know lo the age- ' BSfh-Walches can also be repaired dring leisure hours, by the undersigned, with neat ness. All work warranted. Office tip stairs in the corner us the new Hotel building, fronting the Telegraph office and adjoining Boon's furniture store. Mar. 19-ts. DR. J. NOBLE. FRAGRANT GLYCERINE COMPOUND. New Article for the Toilet! Healing and Soothing, Pleasant to Use. A Fine Pet funic. REMOVES Eruptions and Roughness <-f the tikin, Freckles, Sunburn, Tan, Chapped Face, Lips and Hands, almost like magic. Asa Domestic to Soften, Whiten and Beau tify the Skin, it is unequaled ! Try it 1 Prepared only by J. S PEMBERION & CO., Columbus, Ga., aud sold in Americus. by Dr. li J. ELDRIDGE. aud Dr. H C. BAILEY, april 13 Gm * Wagons i Wagons! FOR SALE. ONE TWO-HORSE wagon, new and war ranted, in every respect. Also, One FOUR-HOUSE Wagon strong and serviceable. Both to be seen ot Mr. Price’s Warehouse, and will be sold re ry cheap for cash, or Warehouse acceptance.— Apply to J. Y. PRICE, on the premises, june 22 ts _A-. S. CTJTTS, Broker and Commission Merchant, AMERICUS, GA, ‘\X7TLL pay tlie highest market price for vv cotton, Cash advances made on cotton consigned W. Bryce & Cos., New York- «oy ‘Ji ts Groceries. A GENERAL assortment of Groceries and Provisions, will be kept constantly on hand and sold low. Those who prefer can furnish us funds, and we will older supplies for them from the West, free of charge. We intend to do our best for the interest of cur customers. Give us a trial, jan 31 ts TOOLE. SCHUMPERT & CO. Attention Invalids ! HAVE cn hand at the Grain Emporium, 15 llbls. RYE FLQIR, the very article for the dy&peptio, which I will sell at figures astonishingly low. Also, Flour, different grades, for family use at reduced prices, to close out a consign ment, and a fine lot of Tobacco. Planters would consult their interest by giving me a call. A large supply of Tenuessee BACON and CORN always on hand, june 29 ts. t&w. M. 11. STEPHEN’S. NICKERSON’S mmm. AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. fti- Refurnished and opened October Ist, 1860. mar 12. Whole ISTo. 374. HUMOROUS 23?" Brownlow never knew bis pi* oe, and it is to be hoped that his place wfli soon know him no more forever. 235?" The Radicals want to make a new reconstruction law for fear the South may be reconstructed. 23?' To prevent your hair from com ing out, never let your wifecatch you kis sing another woman. 23F“ “Mr. Jones, why do you wear that had bat ?” “Because, my dear sir, Mrs. Jones vows she will not go out of the house until I get anew one.” Your master at home? No sir, he’s, out. Mistress at home? No air, she’s out. Tbon I'll step in antfr sit by the fire. Thai’s out too, sir.’ 1 Two young ladies holding converse ever the virtues of o new dress. “And does it fit well ?’asked one. Fit? Yes, as if I’d been melted and poured in !’’ Prentice says; ‘Tis a pity that the elections in the South cannot take pluoe at this time, for although the negroes they uro strong now, they will be stronger in tbo dog days. .-3?" Wendell Philips says that he would ra'her «aoothe than irritate tbo South. Oh yes, ho would no doubt rock her to rest —just as the Jews did St Ste phen, 23P*’ The proprietor of a cotton facto ry put this notice on his gate : No Se gars or good looking meu admitted. In explanation he said ; The one will act a flame agoing among my cotton and the other among my girls. I won’t admit such dangerous things into my establish ment. The risk is too great'. &&" A short time since the following appeared ; Why is beard like common sensei’ Because no woman possesses it. At which a lady correspondent “goes for it” In the following manner: Why is the uuthor of the above like a worn out instrument of musio? Because lie is an abandoned lyre (liar.) 251 s " -I well-dressed young lady aston ished (he natives of St. Louis last Sunday by begging a hotel waiter to marry her, and_offercd him SIOO down with promise of more, if he would ascent. He ascent ed, but the proprietor kicked him out of the house. Next day the youDg Indy became a mother, and her queer offer vraa no longer a mystery. Tho Duke of. ——, of pompous nc i toriety and parsimonious celebrity, supe i rinlends personally the produce of his I dairy and, not uufrequently sells the ! uiilk to (he village children with his own. hands. One morning a pretty littlo gtrl presented her penny and her pitcher to his grace for milk. Pleased with the sp pearancc of the child, he patted her on head and gave her a kiss. “Now,” said he, “my pretty lass, you may toll as long | as you live that you have been kissed by j a duke.” “Ah, but,” replied th 6 child, j “you took tbe penny though 1” A man Lad received a large lot of lob sters, fresh and lively, when a boy stood looking at the critters, accompanied by his dog. “Supriose you put your dog’s tail between the lobster’s claws,” said the man. “Agreed,” said tbe boy. The peg was extracted from the claws, aud the dog’s tail inserted. Away went the dog of bogie, howling at the squoesw his taijl gat from the lobster. “Whistle your dog back, you young scamp,” said the man. “Whistle your lobster back, cried the boy, and absquatulated, “Madam,” said a husband to his young wife, 'in a litt'e altercation which will spring up in the best regulated families, “when a man and his wife have quarellej) and considers the other at fault, which ot the two ought to advance fq wards a reconciliation.” “Tho best na? tured of the two,” said the wife, putting up her mquth for a kiss, which was giv en with an unction. She was the con queror. The first time Jerrold saw a celebrated song writter, the latter said to him : “Youngster, have you sufficient cqnfi dcnce in me to lend me a guinea?” “Oh, yea,” said Jerrold, “I haveaß the confi dence, but haven’t the guinea.” Uncle—Have you read that article in the Literary Album about chignons, Joe? —Foppish Nephew,—Haw ! extwatets. Yes, gwegowines! fwightful ideaw ! Why, it isn’t safe to go to church, posi tively, with ladies! B schoolmaster in a village, where the custom of “boarding round” prevails, re cently received notice from a Dutch matron that she “would eat him, but couldn’t sleep him. He will doubtless be careful not to venture within her reaoh. The last fashion in Paris seems to cap the climax of ridicule. It is tho Dew form cf announcing a birth; “Monsieur de X—has the honor to inform you of his birth, which took p'aco day before yesterday. He and his mother are as well as may be expected.” Douglas Jerrold calls women's arms “the serpents that wind about a man’s neck, killing his best resolutions.” Tho “oldest inhabitant”says he don’t objegt to them kind o’ serpents.