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THE TRI-WEEKLY SUMTER RUPIIRI ItIAN
Vol. S.-JSFo. 117.
T H K
Tri-Weekly Republican
IS PUBLISH*:]) EVERY
Tuosdajs, Thursdays & Saturdays,
BY
CL *W. HANCOCK
EDITOfi * PROPRIETOR.
TERMS; 5>2 FOR THREE MONTHS.
Raxes op fVj.VEuriaisa Two Dollars a
square, of ten lines or less, for the firgt, i u .
sertion, aud Ouo Dollar for each subsequent
insertion.
Professional Cards.
ii® o ©a IBSME
OFFERS his professional services to the
citizens of Americus and surrounding
country Thankful for patronage heretofore
given him, he hopes by unremitting atten
tion to business to merit a continuance of
the same.
Office next door to the Post Office.
July 14 ts.
©!&□ !M. ©□ iiM3°iL [£(§)©
OFFERS his professional services lo the
citizens of Americus and surrounding
vicinity.
Office on the North East corner of
the Public Square, where he can be found
day and night. mar 10 ly*
“me rTi c .a. Xj .
Dr. A. D. BRUCE,
OFFICE at F. M. COKER’S, opposite the
* Post Office. Al! calls left there, will
receive prompt attention. june 7 lm.
V t ©Wj
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
AMERICUS GEORGIA.
Office in Masonic Building, upstair
mar 10 Jy.
WILLII© IHI^WCC
Attorney at Law,
Americus, Georgia.
Office in Masonic Hall.
.Tan. 18 ts.
/h a ANQLIEY,
ATTOHH.3TT AT LAW,
AND
REAL ESTATE AGENT.
Americus, . Georgia.
WILL give prompt wi. ta
sionat business in Sumter, Schley, VV eb
.tier, Lee, and Terrell counties, except cases
in the County Court of Sumter County.
Office in the Court House. J une ts.
~ O. T. Goode,
ATTOIt NE Y A T LA\V ,
Americus, Georgia.
jan 15 ts
James J. Scarborough,
Attorney at Law,
AMERICUS, GEORGIA.
OFFICE in Masonic building:, up stain*. En
trance between B VV. Smith & Go’s Con
fectionery, and Foul’s store jan 19 tt
COMMERCIAL AGENCY.
■B. H. HAWKINS,
ATTORIUEY & COLLECTOR,
Americas, Georgia.
-f)ROPOSES to devote himself mainly to
conveyancing and commercial practice.
Will keep dockets shewing progress of cases
from commencement of suits to settlement
of claims, at all times subject to inspection
of parties, and nooks showing every business
transaction. No pains spared to make his
office the first collecting office in the coun
try. Liberal patronage solicited. Office in
Ppeer & Hook’s Building. Aug 2 ts.
Dr. W. W. FORD,
Surgeon and Mechanical
DENTIST.
HF.NEWH the tender of his thanks to his
numerous friends of South West Geor
gia, for their liberal patronage tlic last elevs
eh years in Americus, and respectfully in
forms them that his office is a permanent in
stitution of this place. He id now prepared
to perform all operations in Surgical or Me
chanical Dentistry in the best and most du
rable manner.
He spares neither time or expense in keep,
ing fully up with his Profession, ilia pat
rons will receive the benefits of all the im.
provements that are made and that areadopt
e 1 by the Dental Colleges and Scientific por
tion of the Profession in Europe and Amer
ica.
Ho has Prof. Barker’s improved apparatus
for generating Nitrous Oxide, Protoxide of
Nitrogen or Laughing Gas, anew Anaesthe
tic agent, not so dangerous as Chloroform or
Ether when inhaled. He has Dr. Welsh’s
improved Narcotic Spray instrument for pro
ducing Local Anesthesia, with Ether or
Rhigolene, this instrument is being univer
sally adopted by Surgeons and Dentists in
Europe and America, giving great satisfac
tion. It is verv simple and perfectly harm
less to the most delicate and fragile constitu
tions. it is therefore preferred to Ether,
■Chloroform or Nitrous Oxide.
Ilis office is at his private residence, near
Johnson’s A Harold’s Warehouse. His of
fice is comfortable, quiet and pleasant. La
dies having dental operations performed can
enjoy all the privacy of home.
N. B. From and after this dale he will bo
found at his office at all times from sunrise
until sunset.
Americus. Go■. March 28th, ts
W. L. WADSWORTH
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
DEALER IN
HA-RDWA-JHC,
CUTI.EISV,
< * S '*'* dbc. &ci
AMERICUS GEORGIA.
rpun »utrau>H>ei- tlm uV tat for VM ,
A patronage heretofore extended him,
would respectfully inform lire citizens of
Americus and the public generally, that he
has in btore, and to arrive
15 0
STOVES,
OF KVERY DESCRIPTION.
DTJIDDED’S
MATERIAL
NAILS,
LOCKS,
HINGES,
GLASS,
PUTTY.
PAINTS,
and
Wood and Willow Ware
POT WARE,
fiimse -tfnrnisljiitg (Sootos,
S’Jafcd and Japancd Wares, &c.
ePgrAil of which will be sold at' as loA
prices as can be purchased anywhere Sout*
Roofing and Gutterinfl
DONE IN THE BEST WORKMANLIKE,
manner aud WARRANTED. * 1
TIN-WARE
Manufactured, and for sale low for Cash,
april 2U ts
Mills House,
Comer Queen anil Meeting Streets
CHARLESTON, S. C.
THIS FIRST CLASS HOTEL HAS BEEN
thoroughly repaired, re-fitted and re-fur
nished throughout, and is now ready for the
accommodation of the travelling public,
whose patronage is respectfully solicited.
Coaches alwtiys in readiness to convey pas
sengers to and from 1 lie Hotel.
The Proprietor promises to do all in his
power for the accommodation of his guests.
JOSEPH PURCELL,
ieb 12 ts Proprietor.
J. J3 STEELE, I C. 0. NORTH,
a. w. wa it bell. i New Yoik.
IRTH, STEELE k WARDEU,
WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
ra.«CY eeoas.
STATIONERY, I PERFUMERY, CUTLERY,
Hosiery,
White Goods,
Furnishing Goods,
Embroidery, &c.
No 167 MEETING STREET,
mar 14 3m CHARLESTON, S. C.
J. ELLISON ADOEr., j E. I>. ROBIXSOV,
J. ABOEK SMYTH.
j. e.Tadger & 00.,
Direct Importers and Dealers in
HARDWARE, CIiTLERY, GUIS,
Bar Iron, Steel, Nails,
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, Ac.
No. 139 MEETING STREET,
Near Charleston Hotel, and No. C2EAST CAY J
CHARLEST ON, S. C.
mar ' 2 3m
DU P. U. MITCHELL. W. K. PILSnUBY.
P. H, MITCHELL & CO.
(At the Sign of the Yellow Coffee Pot.)
AMERICUS GA.
||AS IN STORE A LARGE LOT OF
Sound White Corn.
Their Stock of
G ROC EIl 1 E S
18 COMPLETE.
They are manufacturing Wholesale and Re
tail
TINWARE
Give them a call may 9 ts
Americus,. Q-eorgia, Thursday, -Tilly 11, 1867.
Atlanta Advertisement.
iiEaiuAiawS7
ALABAMA STREET,
; ATLANTA GEORGIA.
WHITE & WHITLOCK,
morn ietoes
BrvoOV and Wiley, Clerks. ma
"natioSal hotelT
Corner Whitehall Street and W. A. Railroad,
ATLANTA, GEORGIA.
PRATT, POND & COREY, Proprietors.
tt&' A Newly Erected, Commodious, First
Class Hotel, Elegantly Furnished throughout.
Fine Billiard Parlor with Phelan Tables.
Bar stocked with •
mar 12 ly
J. T. JENKINS & CO.,
Wholesale Dealers in
finigs, pints, (Lfjemitals,
OILS, WINDOW GLASS,
Fill! MllllS, tt, tt
Corner of Prior and Alabama Streets,
Atlanta, : : Georgia.
mar 12 3m. ;
OI_EOIiGIA STATE LOTTERY.
FOR THE
BENEFIT OF THE
iSSONiC ORPHAN’S HUM V
Tlio Legislature of the State of Georgia, at
its last session, graned to W. W. Boyrl, and
others, a Grant, lo adopt a Lottery, or series < f
Lotteries and Agencies, to raise money for tbe
purpose of building a Home for, and support
ing Indigent Widows and Ornhana—the Home
be culled tbe “ MASONIC ORPHAN’S
HOME ”
Tbe grantors have associatrd with them, as
a Board of Managers, some of tLe best citizens
of the State, iu the great woik of benevo
lence and charity.
We call the attention of the public to the
Grand Schisms below, and ask youi patronage
In purchasing Tickets, you will remember
that should you faii iodravv a prize, that your
money will be strictly and Masonically ap
plied to a charitable work.
Georgia State Lottery,
FOR THE BENEFIT
OF THE
To be Drawn in open public at
ATLANTA GEORGIA.
Wednesday, Hay 15th, 1867—Class E.
■Wednesday, June 19:h, 1837—Class C,
Wednesday, July ;7th, 1867—Class E
SCHEME THE SAME FOR EACH MONTH.
1 Prize of $50,000 is $50,000
1 .liar-of 20,000 is 20 000
1 Prize of 10,000 is 10,000
1 Prize of 5.000 is 5,000 i
1 Prize of 2 500 H s ’°° o !
24 Pi Izes of 500 are 1 *2,000 I
55 Frizes of 250 are 13,750]
125 Prizes of 2000 are 26.000!
lUO Prizes of 100 are 10,000
APPROXIMATION PRIZES.
9 Approximation Prizes of SSOO
each for the nine remaining units of
tiie same ten of the No. drawing do
$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 Prize are 2 250
9 Approximation Prizes of S2OO
each for the nine remaining units of
the same ten of the iSo. 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. diawing 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 Paizes are 1,800
42-4 Prizes, amounting to 138,000
Whole Tickets sl2 ; Halves $6 : Quarters $3 ;
Eighths $1 50.
All the Prizes above stated are drawn
at Every Drawing,
j 3 isr
OF THESE GREAT LOTTERIES, AND EX
PLANATION OF DRAWING.
The numbers from 1 to 30,009 correspond
ing with tbe 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
thebcheme, are similarly printed aud encin
cled, and placed in a glass wheel. All the
Prizes, in aceprdadee with tbe Scheme, are
similarly printed and encircled, and placed in
another glass wheel. The wheels are then
revolved, and two boys, b indfolded, draw
the Numbeis and Prizes. One of the beys
draws one number from tbe wheel of Num
bers, aud at the same time tbe other boy
diaws out ono Prize from the wheel of Prizes.
The number and prize drawn out are exhibit
ed to the audience, and whatever prize comes
out is registered and placed to the c-e'ir
of that number ; and this operation is re. a
- until ail the prizes are drawn out.
The Tickets are printed in the follow -u' r
style : They are divided into Quarters t’
Eights, printed on the face of the Ticket.—
Four Quarters or eight Eights, bearing ti<‘
same number, constitute a Whole Ticket,
Prizes payable without discount-.
W. W. 10YD,
Deputy Graud Master, Principal Mangel
Atlanta, Ga.,
{g” Orders for Tickets by mail or Express
to be addressed to
L. R. BROADBENT Agent.
Or W. W. BOYD, Principal Managr-e
L, A. SMITH, Agent for Americus
Office opositc post Office.
March 11 3m.
AMEftICtfS ADVERTISEMENTS*”
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
C oiifeetioners,
AND DEALERS IN
Candies, Fruits, Toys,
AND ALL KIND." OF
||j|j WXBUB 3., |
||| PRESERVES, I
| FINE CIGARS, I
: w i4 m
ALSO A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
’ PERFUMERY,
TOILET ’
and FANCY ARTICLES
A LARGE LOT OF
PIPES
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.
asr Fresh BREAD and CAKES
always on hand.
Social and Wedding Parties
supplied at the shortest notice.
.. Give,us a rail. april 4tf
House aud Hot
For Sale or Rent.
THE House and Lot formerly occupied by
Joseph Block. S. COHEN, Agent.
Macon, Ga., April 10th, 1867.
I hereby authorize Mr. S. Cohen, legal
Agent of my House aud Lei in Americus, Ga ,
to rent or sail the came on my account,
may 18 ts L EMANUEL.
“OLD AXES. BAILEY’S SOIST”
SS Mil. I, IN TOWN.
AT THE
J" e ©lry Stonro
OF
BALLEY & TINSLEY,
WIIO k e ep on hand and have constantly arriving, a well selected assortment of
Wa Clocks, Jewelry of all kinds, Shot Guns. Pistols, Pistol Cartridges of
! all kinds. Percussion Caps, Ac., &c. "WORK CANNOT BE
1 SXCELtIjED. Persons wishing to have their Watches, Clocks, or Jewelry
i WELL repaired by experienced workmen, who cannot be excelled in this portion of the
i! State, will do well to call on them. SPECTACLES, of all kinds, constantly on hand.
} »sSS»» Ail work done at the shortest notice and WARRANTED.
inarch 26 ts
L. A. SMITH,
GROCERY MERCHANT,
No. 8. LOYEESS’ BLOCK.
OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE.
J£KEPS CONSTANTLY ON HAND,
Flour, Coffee, Sugar, Bacon, Meal, Salt,
Lard, Cheese, Tobacco, Cigars,
and every other article usually found in a Grocery
Store. Also,
Osnaburgs, Sheeting, Shirting, Boots,
Shoes, &e., &c.
All of which can bo purchased on ae reasonable terms
as at any house in the place. Planters and others need
ing Groceries of any kind, are Invited to cal! and exam
ine ray stock. Thankful for past favors*, I solicit a con
ttnuM.ce of tho same- at my new location.
I*. A. SMITH,
ju*\ 10 ts No. 8 ,LoyleSb’ Block.
■ T II K
FINEST and LARGEST
bTCCK OF
Carriages
Buggies,
& Harness,
Ever in South Western Georgia, now on ex
hibition at
WM . SIRRINE’S
EillMf MSS IBBiniY.
Our beat recommendation iaihat we WAP.
Those JIJO. MANUFACTURES,
line will do well to cal! and examine our
stock before going elsewhere. Having bail
long experience in the manufacturing of
Buggies aud Harness, wo feel authorized to
say that we e.n compete with any market iu
price, style and workmanship To enable uh
to do this, we use the best Eastern Timber,
finest Case Hardened Axles and English
Tempered Springs.
Wo keep constantly oil hand a complete as
sortment of
Springs, Boles,
Axles, Harness Mount’g,
Iron, Harness Leather,
Felloes, Ornaments,
Hubs, Bat. Leather,
Spokes, Knam Leather,
Shafts, Whips, &c.
We desire to return lo our customers, who
have favored us with their liberal patronage,
our thanks, and hope to merit, a continuance
of the s*nms. WM. SIRRING,
june 11 ly.
J. W. RKMI.r.Y. * I>E V.'AAJ..
STOVES,
TINWARE,
POT WARE
AND
House Furnishing Goods.
NEXT DOOR TO G. M. HAY’S STORE,
|.T AVE just received a large lot of Cooking
SI Stoves, which they will sell at lower pri.
ces then they have been sold tor heretofore
in this market.
Sheet Iron. Capper and Ziac work
done to order.
TI.N WARE
WII OLE SALE AN 1) RETAIL
AX LOW FIGURES.
ROOFING. GUTTERING, etc , made a spe
cialty, and attended to in any pait of South
western Georgia. Work warranted
J. W. Hemley attends to all work in par
son. april 27. ts
Stevens House.
21, 23, 25 and 27 Broadway, X. Y.
Opposito Bowling Green.
ON THE EUROPEAN PLAN.
rjpilE STEVENS HOUSE is well and
| 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 tevens House has liberal accommoda
tion for over 300 guests—it is well furnished,
aud possesses every modern improvement
for the comfort and entertainment of its in
ttciU’S. The rooms are spacious and well
lated—provided with gas and water—
t lie attendance is prompt and respectful—and
the table is generously provided with every
delicacy of the season —at moderate rates.
The rooms having been refurnished
and%modclcd, we are enabled to offer extra
facilities for the comfort and pleasure of our
Guests. GEO. K. CIIASE & CO.
may 30 6m.
To The Ladies.
MISS SUSAN NOBLES
r DAKES this occasion of informing tho La.
J. dies of Americus and Sumter county, that
she is prepared to cut, fit and make dresses
for Ladies and Childien, iu the
VERY LATEST
AND MUST
FASHIONABLE STYLE.
She invites the ladies to call aud examine he l '
beautiful patterns, at her father’s Dental of
flee, in the Gran berry building. She feels
confident of given satisfaction,
may 0 ts
illelailic Burial t’ases.
A FINE ASSORTMENT, kept constant,
lv on band. S P ISOONIC. Ag’t,
July 2 -irf
NEW
DRUG STORE
AND
C ons ectionery
at
Smithville, Lee Cos., Ga.
11. C. BAILEY & CO.,
r>ESPKOTFULLY invite the attention of
V Planters ami Physicians to their large
an jwell assorted Stock of unadulterated
Chemicals,
Drugs,
Paints,
Oils,
And all other articles iu the Drug line.
&%, Iu the CONFECTIONERY depart
ment we lmve on hand and are 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 Americus Hotel.)
Americus,' Georgia.
f PHK undersigned. Proprietor of the above
1 Hotel, now osiers to the public entertain
ment not to bo surpassed in Buuthwesteru
Georgia.
His rooms are kept in good order, and his
table bountifully supplied wi(h the best the
country affords.
Every attention is paid to his patrons by
hiscleik, Mr. Robert iimdc, and servants,—
He is determined to give satisfaction.
Passengers stopping at tliis house are con
veyed to arm from the depot, tree of charge.
Tile Proprietor will be always tpad to see
true representatives of the Press ut his Hotel
may 9 if. JOHN FINN.
Dental ]STotice
rTi HE undereigaed respectfully invites the
attention of his old friends and commu
nity at large, that he is now prepared to du
both mechanical and 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 the very
best and latest style. His materials arc of
he best selection Teeth mounted onvulcan*
ite base from one to a full set. He guai'auties
to give perfectsaiintaction, noth in fittinganu
beuffiy. He also uses the vitrims oxide in *>x
”■ -'-*«• y>
can also be repaired dring
leisure hours, by the undersigned, with neat
ness. All work warranted.
Office up. stairs in the corner of the new
Hotel building, fronting the Telegraph office
and adjoining Boon's furniture store.
Mar. 19-tl'. DR. J. NOBLE.
FRAGRANT
GLYCEHINE
COMPOUND.
New Article for the Toilet!
Healing and Soothing,
Pleasant to Use.
A Fine Perfume.
REMOVES Eruptions and Ruugl neBB of tbe
skin, Freckles, Sunburn, I'ao, Chapped
Face, Lij.s and Hands, ulmost like magic.
Asa t'omeetic to Soften. Whiten and Beau
tify the Skin, it is uneqnaled ! Try it !
Prepared only by J. 8 PEM BER’I ON &CO ,
Columbus, Ga., and sold in America*, bv
Dr. E J. ELDRIDGE.
and Dr. 11. C. BAILEY,
april 18 Gm
Wagons ! Wagons!
FOB SALE.
ONE TWO-TIORSE wagon, new and war
ranted, in every respect.
Also, One FOUR-lIOKoE Wagon strong
and serviceable. Both to be seen at Mr.
Price’s Warehouse, and will be sold very
cheap for cash, or Warehouse acceptance. —
Apply to.J. V. PRICE, on the premises,
june 22 ts
A.. S. OtTTTSr
Broker and Commission Merchant,
AMERICUS, GA.
WILL pay the highest market price for
cotton.
Casli advances made on cotton consigned
\V. Bryce & Cos., New York- n «v 24 ts
Groceries.
A GENERAL assortment of Groceries and
Provisions, will be kept constantly cm
hand and sold low. Those who prefer can
furnish us funds, and we will order supplies
for them from the West, free cf charge. We
intend to do our best for tho inteiest of cur
customers. Give us a trial.
jan 31 ts TOOLE, SCHUMPERT & CO.
Attention Invalids ?
HAVE on hand at the Grain Emporium,
15 Cbls. RYE FLOUR,
the very article for the dyspeptic, which I
will soil 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 giriug me a
call.
A large supply of Tennessee BACON and
CORN always on hand,
june 29 ts. t&w. Jl. H. STEPHENS.
NICKERSON'S
BMTIiI WMTm.
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA.
tSUßefurnished and opened October Ist,
mar K.
"Whole- IN'o. 273.
Train on Soffr&gfo,
Tba eccentric Bo»rge l-'rancis Train
lately addressed a party of Congressional
‘•Excursionists,” Wade and others, upon
tbe summit of the Pilot Knob in Missou
ri. Speaking of women voting, te
said :
r . Li^ e Se " ator Wade, Igo for them
[Applause.] It is the only fa !c hedge
wo can have on the negroe’s voting.
[Oh, and hisses.] I believe, with these
distinguished (Senators, that a woman is a
man and a brother. '[Loud cheers and
laugluer. j IV omen are more virtuous
than men : more moral, less brutal Be
siues, women rule their homes—why Dot
help save the nation ? (Applause.]—
(jive us woman’s suffrage and I will or
down filth avenue ana - vote:
er into the White House. [Loud cheers
and some di-sent.] Women should vote.
W hy should the plantation boor—the
unle-iered. ignorant African, whoso hair
erows up and back into his head like the
Banyan tree—whose leg is set in the mid
dle of his loot [laughter] ; who Ins nine
cubic inches less of biaiu iuside of bl»
tluek skull [hisses]; who has only 150
t ores to the square inch of cuticle, which
accounts for us being able to smell him
for half a mile [laughter and hisses]:
why should this half savage of the back
woods plantations make laws for Anna
Dickenson or Harriet Betcher Stowe ?
legislate for your wives, hororable sent-'
tors, or mine ? (Applause.)
A Standing Account.—“Mr. Slo
cum. I believe sir?’
es, sir—James Slocum. ’
‘Some six months ago, Mr. Slocum,
you gave me credit for a pair of boots—
price five dollars. I have now called so
liquidate that demand.’
‘Owe me five dollars ? Well, really
wo have no remembrance of the’hct.’* *
‘Be that as it way; the debt is due,
ana must bo paid.’
Here a-middle aged gentleman in pep
per and salt pantaloons, took out a well
filled wallet, and handed Slocum a S2O
note. Slocum balanced the account, and
handed to the middle-aged gentleman, in
the seasonable wearing apparel, lifteea
dollars, being the balance of the bill. >
file middle aged gentleman left, while
Slocum went off in a reverie.
til, tbe world is not so bad after
all; here at least, is one genuine honest
man. We will never speak ill of the hu
man race again.’
lot of notes, and current bills.’
‘Certainly, sir.’'
Bullion runs over the ‘pietured-blotting
paper,’ and throws out a twenty dollar
bill.
‘What do you throw that out for?
‘Not worth a cent—one of tire net?
counterfeits—came out yesterday.’
Slocum onee more goes into a reve
rie. ... ••
‘flung that villian ! That’s the very
bill that honest man paid me yesterday
for the boots. What a vile woyld!—
Dont believe there’s an upright man op
earth.’
The last we saw of Slocum, ho was
tearing off to the police court to enter a
complaint.
We never heard of bat one old
wowau who “kissed a cow,” but we’ve
seen many a pretty girl kiss a good seized
calf.
Thad. Stevens says that while
lie lives, “the South will catch hell.”—
But when he dies it is quite probable
that hell will catch Thad.
tUF® A punster says : “My name is
Somerset, I am a miserable old bachelor.
I cannot marry; for how could I hope to
prevail on a young lady possessed of the
slightest notion of delicacy to turn a sum -
merset.”
How many young men are car
ried away by a fine musical, charming
voice, a pretty, light-footed reeling ball
room dancer, a lazy, lounging, street
yarning flirt—an oily-tongued, hollow
hearted, deceptive piano-pounder, und re
gret their folly when, alas, too late.
ESP” Quite a number of women, most
of thrm old maids, have issued a call for
a convention, stating their object to bo
“to gain a true knowledge of the nature
and attributes of men.” We respectful
ly suggest to them that they are not
going the right way to work. Why
don’t they get married?
iSP"*- A lad in a western county in
New York witnessed the performance
of some jugglers a short time since, and
in imitation of some of their tricks swal
lowed his jack knife with blade open,
three inches and hall long, with bone
handle, and still lives l
Esgr““Will you lend father your
paper sir?—he-only wants to read it.”
“Yes my boy, and ask him to lend me
his dinner, L only want to cat it.”
15?“ Some very important ques
tions were to have been decided by
ballot at Athens, Ala., on the evening
of the 28th ult.—the questions as to
who is the ugliest married man. tho
ugliest unmarried man, the prettiest
married lady and the prettiest -wnmar
| vied lady in the village.