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IllSIXCSS CAItDS.
f Bowen & Strickland,
V A TTORNEYS AT LAW. Real Estate,
City Lots and Claims boupnl and sold.
Purchasers will do well to call at our office
j and examine our list of Citv Lots, &.c, before
i purchasing elsewhere. Olfice in Cook's new
building, corner of Fifth, and Main streets.
T-jTL. Eoweh,
; a TTOnXKY AND COUNSELLOR AT
J LAW, Bellevue, N. T. 1-tf
S. A. Strickland,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
LAW, Bellevue, N. T. 1-tf
C. T. Holloway,
i A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
L j. LAW, Bellevue, N. T. 1-tf
W. II. Cook,
f ENER AL LAND AND RE AL ESTATE
VJT AGENT, Bellevue City, Nebraska. 1-tf
B. P. nankin,
A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
1 V LAW, La PI itte, N. T. 1-tf
J. Seeley,
A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
JE LAW, Umalta, M. I.
1-tf
S. W, Cozzens,
4 T
TTORNEY AT LAW and General Land
f X. AGENT. Omaha citv. N. T.
Office in
J Henry & Root's new Brick Block, Farnham
I trcet. no ld-tim.
John W. Pattison,
I TOTAUY PUBLIC AND REAL ESTATE
i AGENT, Fontenelle, N. T. 1-tf
i James S. Izard & Co.
r AND AGENTS, Omaha, Douglas County,
X-i Nebraska territory.
1-tf
Drs. Malcomb & Peck,
AMA11A CITY. Office on Harney street,
V opposite the Post Office,
tcntion given to S;irgery.
Particular at-
1-tf
P. E. Shannon,
R
EAL ESTATE AGENCY, Cerro Gordo
Post Office. St. Mary, Mills Co.. Iowa. 2
P. B. Shannon,
COMMISSION & FORWARDING MER-
KJ CHANT, St. Mary's Landing Mills Co.,
Iowa. 2-tf
Peter A. Sarpy,
FORWARDING It COMMISSION MER
CHANT, Bellevue, N. T., Wholesale
'Dealer in Indian Goods. Horses. Mules, and
Cattle. 1-tf
"D. J. Sullivan, M. D.,
THIYSICIAN and SURGEON. Office
L Head of Broadway, Council Blufl
Iowa.
nov. 13
1-tf.
D. II. Solomon,
A TTORNEY and COUNSELLOR AT
Ja. LAW. Glenwood. Mills Co.. Iowa, prac
tices in all the Courts of western Iowa and
Nebraska, and the Supreme Court of Iowa.
Land Acencv not in the Programme, no 4-tf
Johnson, Casady & Test,
GENERAL LAND AGENTS, ATTOR
JT NEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW,
Council Bluffs, Iowa, will promptly attend to
J.and Agencies, Collections, Investing Money,
Locating and Selling Land. Warrants, and all
oili-r. business pertaining to their profession,
in Western Iowa and Nebraska. 1-tf
. C. A. Henry & Co.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUG
GISTS, At the Nerraska Drco Store,
Omaha city, Nebraska, have on hand and are
constantly receiving a large and complete
assortment of Drutrs. Chemicals, Patent Medi-
cines, Dye Stuffs, Liquors, Segars, Preserved
Fruits, Confectioneries, c,&x. . Physicians
-orders filled on a small advance on cost. 1-tf
T. B. Cl'MINO. JOHN C. Tl'KJC,
Cuming & Turk,
Altornevi at Law and Rtal Estate .Igrntu,
OMAHA CITY. N. T.,
WILL attend faithfully and promptly to
all business entrusted to tliem, in the
Territorial or Iowa courts, to the purchase of
lots and, lands, entries and pre-emptions, coi
lections, fcc.
Office in the second story of Henry &. Roots
pew building, nearly opposite the Western
Exchange Bank. Farnham street.
Papers in the Territory, Council Bluffs Bu
le and Keokuk Times, please copy and
xliarge ISebrasklan onice.
BtO. SNYDER. JOHN li. SHERMAN
Snyder & Sherman,
ATTORNEYS and COUNSELLORS AT
LAW, and NOTARIES PUHL1C. Coun
cil Bluffs, Iowa, will practice their profession
1 li a . a . - 1 1.- - I 1.
iu an in a vouns or town anil nrumn,
All collections entrusted to their care, at
tended to promotlv.
Especial attention eiven to buying and sell
Ing real estate, and-making pre-emptions in
Nebraska.
Deeds, Mortages, and other Instruments of
writing drawn with dispatch ; acknowledg
ments taken, &.C, tc.
(ri Office west side of Madison street,
iust above Broadway.
iev 13 1-tf.
BELLEVUE,
in im: i iitos.
Tiios. Macon. Ai.r.x. Macon. II. O. Jonis.
Macon, Brother & Co.
TAW AND LAND AGENTS, Omaha City
A Nebraska Territory. no -tf.
Gustav Seegcr,
rporooRArmc and civil f.ngi-
-L NEER, Executes Drawing and Painthiff
of every style and description. Also, all
business in bis line. Office on Gregory street,
St. Mary, Mills county, Iowa. 1-tf
Greene, Weare & Benton,
BANKERS AND LAW AGENTS, Council
ltltilft, Polowattamie comity, Iowa.
Greene &. Weare, Cedar Rapids', Iowa.
Greene, Weare tt Rice, Fort Dos Moines, la.
Collections made; Taxes paid; and Lands
purchased and sold, in any part of Iowa. 1-tf
T A. Schimonsky,
fpOPOGRAPHlC ENGINEER, Executes
JL Topopraphic, Fancy and Plain Drawing
of every style and description. Fancy, Orna
mental and Plain Painting executed to order.
Office at the Bellevue House, Bellevue, N. T.
Rf.ff.hf.nces: P. A. Sarpy, SI. Mary, Iowa;
Judge Gilmore, Bellevue. 1-tf
Charles A. Henry, M. D.,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Respect
fully informs the citizens of Nebraska,
that having permanently located in Omaha
city, and having had several years experience
in tne treatment or uiseases incident to tne
West, now oilers his professional services to
those who may favor him with their patronage.
Office in C. A. Henry & Co's. Drug and Va
riety Store, Omaha city, N. T. 1-tf
G. P. Theobald & Co.,
COMMISSION & FORWARDING
No. 20 I'j.ne Street, up Stairs,
ST. LOUIS, MO.
(TV Particular attention paid to filling of
orders and to Sale of Produce. no lti-lv.
Charles E. Watson,
IIVIL ENGINEER AND SURVEYOR,
Y bellevue Citv, iNebraska lerntorv, pro
fesses to be "posted'' in the lay of the land in
this vicinity, and offers his services to such as
may need tliem, on reasonable terms.
7 lie will also act as agent, for the pur
chase or sale of Real Estate, in the Territory,
or Western Iowa. Information furnished upon
application. Declarations filed and pre-cmp-
mns ohtainert,
roMi:i:n.i; i:k of iillllue.
Hcllerue, Nebraska.
IS prepared to transact the general business
of Banking, will receive deposits, Discount
short paper, buy Bills of Exehange, on all
parts of the Country, and sell on St. Louis,
Chicago and New York; .make collections In
the vicinity and remit for the same at Current
rates of Exchange.
(T5?" Interest allowed on special Deposits.
JOHN WEARE, President.
Titos. H. Benton, V. Pres.
John J. Towv, Cashier. 1-tf
Banking Hours From 9 to 12, A. M., and
1 to 3, P. M.
ANDREW J. 1'OPrEETON. WIM-IAM N. BYERS.
Poppleton & Byers,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW, AND GENE
RAL LAND AGENTS, Omaha citv,
Nebraska. Land Warrants bought and sold.
Land Entered on Time. Special attention
given to the selection and entry of Lands for
Settlers, and all others desiring choice loca
tions. Land Claims, xown lots and all kinds
of Real Estate, bonght and sold and invest
ments made lor Distant Dealers.
irS" A Competent Surveyor and Draughts
man always in readiness to survey lands, find
and select" Lands and Town lots, and draft
City Plats 1-tf
Tootle Si Greene,
WHOLESALE &. RETAIL DEALERS,
Glenwood, Iowa. We bee leave to
call the attention of the Good People of Mills,
Pottawattamie, Montgomery and Cass coun
ties, Iowa; also, Douglas and Cass counties,
INehraska, to our large and late supply of every
kind of MERCHANDISE, usually kept in
Western Iowa. Our stock of urocenes is
large and complete, havine been bought and
shipped a little lower than our neighbors.
Our stock.of Hardware, Qucensware, Wood
enware, Koots and Shoes, Hats and Caps and
Heady-Made Clothing, have all been purchased
in the Eastern cities, at the lowest cash prices.
Give us a call before you purchase, and if
we do not sell you cheap goods, we will make
our neighbors do so.
Remember the cheapest house Intowr..
Glenwood, lows, Oct. '23. lS.rii. 1-tf
nCLLEVl'G AmxitTISE.MEXTS.
STONE MASON AND
IPlastorer.
THE Undersigned having commenced the
above business in Bellevue, is prepared
to do all work in his line, at the shortest no
tice, in the best manner, and on the most rea
sonable terms. WM. WILEY.
Four or five good Plasterers, will find
constant employment, and good wages, on ap
plication to the above.
Bellevue, Oct. 30, 185B. 2-tf
bellevu:
rpiIE Propiietor of the above S.v
JL loou, takes great pleasure in
announcing to the public, that he is
now prepared to serve at all hours, and iu the
best manner,
WARM OR COT.D ME U.S,
OYSTERS. COOKED IV EVERY STYLE.
SARDINES, PIGS FEET,
PICKLED TONGUE,
BOILED EGGS AND G VME IN SEASON.
Together wi'h env tiling that is usually
found in a FIRST CLASS
Refreshment Siloon.
Having had considerable expeiienre in ca
tering for the public taste, hf Is sure 'h it all
who favor him with a call, will be sitifiid.
CH ARLES JOHNSON.
Bellevue. Oct. 23, ISM. l-tf
NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, APRIL
itr.M.r.vi r. Ai)vr.nTisi:i i:ts.
HOUSE CARPENTER AND
AN. BR1GGS, Takes this method of In
. forming his friends, ami the public
generally, that he is prepared to BUILD AND
1'lNISlf, in the best manner
Dwelling' Houses
Of every description of style and finish, on the
most reasonable terms. Thankful for past
favors, he solicits a continuance of public
patronage.
Bellevue, Oct. 30, 185(1. 2-tf
HOUSE CARPENTERS AND
WE would respectfully Inform the Inhabi
tants of Bellevue and vicinltv that we are
prepared to ERECT and FINISH
Buildings of all Descriptions,
On the shortest notice, and In the most work
inelilike manner. Having been engaged in the
business several years, we feel confident in
staling, that all wlio favor us with their cus
tom, will be pleased with our wolk.
C. P. STORRS
BellovuP,J)c23,lR5. 1-lf
Boot cfc SlT-OO
MANUFACTURER.
A WRIGHT, would respectfully rjj
. inform the Gentlemen of Belle- it
vue and vicinity, that he Is prepared
to manufacture, to order, every variety of
. BOOTS AND SHOES,
Of the best finish and Latest Fashion. He is
also prepared to make up in the best manner.
Embroidered and Worked Slippers, which he
will warrant to please all who favor him with
the custom.
Bel1e"i., O-t. 30, 1S50. 2-tf
HOUSE CARPENTERS AND
JOIN KKS.
flHE undersigned takes pleasure in an-A-
nouncing to the inhabitants of Bellevue
and vicinitv. that thev are now prepared to
BUILD AND FINISH, in the beat manner,
all styles of
Dwelling Houses, Cottages, &c, &c,
On the shortest notice, and in the most ap
proved style of workmanship. They will be
also happy to do any work in their line of
business, which their friends may stand in
need of. MY KKS & HILLY AKU.
Bellevue, Oct. 30, 18uii. 2-if
WHOLESALE & RETAIL
STORE IN BELLEVUE.
I would respectfully invite the citizens of
Bellevue and Douglas Co., to examine my
large and well selected assortment of
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES,
CROCKERY, HARDWARE,
BOOTS, SHOES,
DRUGS, MEDICINES,
. HATS & CAPS, DOORS,
SASH, A.C., &.C,
And in fact every variety usually called for in
the West. I am confident that any one
wishing to purchase goods will be entirely
satisfied, and find it will be to their interest to
call and examine my large and well eelected
assortment of goods. ,
Li. li. Kl.xrs L. I .
Bellevue, Oct. 23, 1850. 1-tf
BLACKSMITHING.
rpHE Undersigned beg leave to Inform f
.L the Inhabitants of Douglas county, ( Jj
that they are prepared, to do all work in v
their line of business, in the best manner, and
on.thc most liberal terms, at their shop in
bellevue.
f?" Having had several years experience
at HORSE-SHOEING, in some of the best
shops in Eastern Cities, thev will be able to
give entire satisfaction, to all who favor them
with their patronage, in this line.
MlAW & ILLIU..
Bellevue, Oct. 23, lS5ii. 1-fim
NEW ARRIVALS AT THE
THE Subscriber respectfully invites the at
tention of purchasers, to his large and splendid
stock of Goods, consisting of
VllY liUUDH, UKUL f.lllLS,
HARDWARE, HATS,
BOOTS, CAPS,
SHOES, TOBACCO,
PATENT MEDICINES, tu:.. tc.
All of which he warrants of the best descrip
tion, and bought expressly for this market.
He has also a well selected stock of
RF,ArY-MArT3
CLOTHING,
Made after the LATEST FASHIONS, of the
BEST MATERIALS, and by EXPERI
ENCED WORKMEN, all of which he sell
CHEAP FOR CASH.
JOHN CHASE.
Bellevue, Oct. 23,185t. 1-tf
H. T. CLAKE,
FORWARDING aud COMMISSION
MERCHANT.
GENERAL LAND AND COLLECTING
A a IZ IV T
DELLEVUE, NEDRASKA.
Sealer in Fine Lumber, Doors, Sash,
Flour, Ileal, Paeon, &c, &o.
v xjirect ifooas care u. y, uiamc.
llcrvnrsci-.s: Gold & Rro'.hcr and Edward
lle-i.p ''e.id. vVatT street, t'Inc.ii'o; J. W.
ll Ml.ius, Milwaukle, Vii. ; U. M. Norton,
Pres. liirhie CO. I'.aiiV, Kcii,e. Wi-.t ('.
Barrett, River street, I vei ind, 0. 1 IVmI-hi
.t I'roMier, Ciiicinna i, (. j Ti'.Me .V, 11 ns,
Erie, 'j.; C. 11. Wr'-M & Co. i::lul-. Krie
Ph.; C ii. Virii':V, I iki , Fiiii-iiittlii, pa.;
O.ulin'T, Alber's.-n Roe, Kr.mt tr.'-', .
Y.; V. J. Willis, Wa er s'r.-et, N. y. U.
H ill. Troy, N. V.; Mr. II l"erford. President
M-i.U of Wes-fHd, WWOU, N. Y. t H t i. S.
M u'.vi. N.'br.iika City; (Jui. P. A. Simv,
St. Mliv, lir.vi; J. J. To '.vii, Bellevue, Ne-
braaki Teni'.ory. 1-tf
POETRY
Heller I. ale than Sever.
Life is a race whcr some succeed,
While others are beginning;
'Tis luck at times, at others speed,
That gives nn early winning;
But if you chance to fall behind,
NeVr slacken your endeavor ;
Just keep this wholesome, truth in mind I
'Tis better late, than never.
If you ran keep ahead 'tis well,
But never trip your neighbor ;
'Tis noble, when you can excel
By honest, patient labor ;
But if you aro outstripped at last,
Press on as bold as ever ;
Remember, though you arc surpassed,
'Tis belter late than never I
Ne'er labor for an Idle boast
ff lctory o'er another;
But, while yon strive your uttermost,
Deal fairly with a brother.
Whate'er your station, do your best,
' And hold your purpose ever;
And If you fail to beat the rest,
'Tis better late than never !
Choose well the path in which you run,
Succeed by noble daring;
Then, though the last, when once 'tis won,
Your crovn is worth the wearing.
Then never fret, if left behind,
Nor slacken your endeavor;
But ever keep this truth in mind
'Tis better late than never.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Siamese Amazons.
The army of tin King of Siam contains
a corps which particularly attracts t'ie at
ention of strangers ; this is the battallion
of the King's Guard, composed of women.
This battalion consists of 400 women,
chosen from among the handsomest nnd
most robust girls in the country. They
receive excellent pay, nnd their discipline
is perfect. They are admitted to serve
at the nge of thirteen, nnd are placed in
the nrmy of reserve at twenty-five. From
that period they no longer serve about the
King's person, but are employed to guard
the Royal Palaces and tho Crown lands.
On entering the army they niako a vow
of chastity, from which there is no exemp
tion unless any of them should nttract the
King's attention nnd bo admitted among
his legitimate wives. The King's choice
seldom fails on the mott beautiful, but on
the most skilled in military exercises.
The hope of such a reward animates them
with extraordinary zeal for military in
struction, and Europeans are astonished
at the martial appearance of that battalion
as well ns its skill in manoeuvring and its
excellent discipline.
The costume these women wear is very
rich. Their full dress is composed of a
whito woollen robe, embroidered with
gold. The cloth is extremely fine, nnd
descends as far as the knee; it is covered
with a light coat of mail and a guilt cuirass,
The arms are free, and the head is cov
ered with a guilt casque. When wearing
this dress on State occasions their only
weapon is a lance, which they handle
with wonderful dexterity. With their
undress they are armed with a musket,
The battalion is composed of four compa
nies, and each company of 100 women,
commanded by a raptain of their sex
Should the captain die, tho company is
drilled du ing three days by the King,
who appoints the most competent to suc
ceed to the command. The battallion has
been commanded for the last five years by
a woman who saved the King's life at a
tiger hunt by her courage and skill. She
possesses great influence at court, and is
much respee'ed by those under her com
mand. She has the same eublihuient
as a member of the royal family, and ten
elephants arc placed at her service.
The King never u idtrtakes any expo-
union wiuiom ueing uccouipuineu iy ma
fnli !ir.l. imr W l,i nnr l.m.t nr
".' "
1 ?v- ndo out, without an escort of the
in.n. i:r.l ivlm tiro i1.r.ttiil!v mi i.l ..,1
t- hi.-i j' t:v)ii. I'.a h individual j.f the
LaUali.in has fiVfi in-irri.s (ii; ht'd u
In r kt-i vi.'t' : nnd liavin T ilm-i n.i .l,nii.,ii.'
icr t
'
(Hi'iipat'.oiis, oil
hi can devote herself xili-
..-lit t. ill.. ti!ii..a ..f n , r
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.There waparadrt gnmnj near the nty, j
j where oue company is fctutionod fr two'
CI,' l, .11-.: WKlKa 't ,11 L; III l. I Ml.
30, 1857.
days vwry wovk l1' cxorrUrt tliomst lvcs
in the list) of the Inure, the pHol, the
inusltel mid the riUe. Tlio King uttcndH
once a month at thoso cxen iscs, aeioni
panied ly his brother, whoblmrcs in some
dogreo tho Bovurtijn power, nnd di.slri
butes prizes to those most deserving.
Those rewinds consist of bracelets, or
other valuable jewelry, to which tho fe
male and their families ntltich great im
portance. Those 60 honored fill the offices
of sergeant and corporal.
Punishment is very rare in this corps,
nnd when it is indicted it consists of a
suspension from service of n period not
exceeding three months. IJut duels are
J much more frequent. They must be
sanctioned, however, by tho female enp
tain, nnd be fought with swords, in pre
sence of the entire company. IVhen
tho death of one of tho parties ensues, tho
deceased receives a magnificent funeral,
and the high priest pronounces a panegy
ric, declaring that tho deceased, by her
valor, has merited cternnl rest in the
abode of tho blessed. Tho survivor re
ceives tho congratulations of her compan
ions : but, as a measure of discipline, she
is sentenced to pass two months, away
from her company, in fasting nnd prayer.
Tho military organization of this battalion
is so perfect that the cntiro nriny endea
vors to imitatq it.
Home Yearnings.
Tho following extract from Passages
of Eastern Travels," will meet with a
ready response from every heart that has
had its dearest feelings nurtured amid the
genial influences of home :
" Them is a fireside in a far oft" land
by vt hich, could I but warm my cold and
weary feet to-night, I would lio down and
sleep such a sleep as God (jiveth his be
loved. Sometimes I think I have not
slept for months ; nnd I have not, bbvc
only that dreamy, restless sleep, that is
fi'led with visions of dear faces looking
on me through impassible bars or out of
unapproachable distances. And at night
as I walked along, tho moonlight fulling
all around me out of that fathomless sky,
I f ilt as if to lie down on the sand would
be b!c:sed, and to bleep there glorious, if
I could but dream once more of home."
Will not this voice from the Orient find
an echo in each heart that ever roamed
from the loved ones at home T A response
from every one who has adjourned as a
stranger in some strange land ? Yes, it
will. Tho sentiment is ono kindred to
the loveliest feelings of the human heart
Camels In Texas.
The Camel experiment on the plains of
the South has been a success. One came
is capable of doing the work of four mules
an doing it quicker and more cheaply. It
would not be surprising if, a few years
hence, we had regular caravans across the
plains in advance of the Pacific Railroad
One part of the experiment is yet unde
cided. The Secretary of War, has not
yet had the pleasure of presenting to the
people a native camel. But he is conn
dent that in a few weeki he will have that
satistaction. It is, perhaps, indiscreet to
! attempt to bo precise in promising the ad
vent of little humpbacked strangers ; but
we can assure the public that tho hopes of
the Department are very high and confi
dent.
HapniiieM for Working Men.
The situation or social position of the
poor and ly that word wo mean the
laboring population is by no means 60
deficient in the means of happiness and
comfort as many are led to believe.
"The mechanics," says Lord Byron, "and
working c'asses who can maintain thei
families, are in my opinion, the haj piest
body of nu n. IVveny is wretchedness
but it is, per!;:ip, t be pivforred to the
hearth's.., un .iicuuiu dii-ip.ni ui of tl.e
hi:;!nT orl.T.s," App.ihr author .ays:
" I have no propetiM'y to envy uny one,
lcat of all the rich and j eat ; but if 1
) wi re deposed u this weaknes , the sub-
: t ii i.. . i . i.i
rm "ou, i nenaY oll
"m:'- i'-"- -i'.i oi ijia!,irei,'in an.i
f I , . . ,
lJI c"'"!' Mr.!i in a inonnn;: to work
u wile and ctulJren, or bringing
theiu home Lu wjjcs a" night."
NO. 20.
VARIETY.
A tailor in want of a cutter,' advertised
iu ono of the pnpers to that ofToct. The
following morning while in his store, cogi
tating upon tho instability of things in
general, and praying that thero might soon
io a chango in tho fashion of gentlemen
garments, when a son of the Emerald Isle,
with wisps of hay and straw decorating
is beard and hair, mado his appearance
Tho store-k leper, thinking ho saw a cus
tomer before him, inquired with his best
smile, what ho could do for him, when (ho
ollowing dialogue took place :
Is Mr. for
' Yes, sir, I am he.'
' An' thuro now yon advertised fur a
cutter.
Yes.'
' Then I have a fhriend who has one.'
4 One what V
' Och ! git away wid you now, you know
)hat I mane.'
Doir
Yis, ihrue for you now, an' ho whants
to know if you would like to tak the bells
and Duffulo robes as well, for ho would
sail them all chnpe, a rale bargain.'
It was some time beforo the tailor could
niako him understand that he wanted a
cuttcr-out of cloth, not a small sleigh,
when ho did, tho Hibernian departed in
high ill humor, firmly convinced that the
advertisement had been put in for tho
express purpose of making a fool of him.
Pray, madam,' said a young, romantic -ooking
gentleman, addressing tho daugh
ter of an up-town bookseller, whom her
father had deputed to stop in the shop just
while ho went to the next door an ami
able creature, about the ago of sweet six
teen ' may 1 ask if you have Ten Thou
sand a Yenr ?'
1 No, sir.'sho sweetly but simply replied,
etting her finely lashed eyelids fall . no
sir ; but father says he'll settle the house
in Street on mo ; that, though, don't
rent for more than four hundred a year f
The young book-buyer had liked to dio
a larfin', as Sam Slick says.
Mr. O'Flagherty undertook to tell how
many were at the party. The two Cro-
gans was ono, myself was two, Mike Finn
was three, and and who the mischief
was four? Let me see (counting his fin
gers) the two Crogans was one, Mike
Finn was two, meself was three and be
dad ! there was four of us ; but St. Pa
trick couldn't tell the name of the other.
Now it's meself that have it ! Mike Finn
was one, the two Crogans was two, meself
was three and and be the powers, I
think thero was but three of us after all,'
A gentleman of color had a severe at
tack of rheumatism, which finally settled
in his foot. He doctoretl it and nursed it,
but all to uo purpose. Finally, tearing
away the bandages, he stuck it out, and
with a shake of his fist over it, exclaimed i
Ache away, den, ole feller ache away
I shan't do nuffin more for yer ; dis chile
can Stan' it as long as you kin, so ache
away."
A teacher asked a little girl, Wha
country is opposite us on the globe !'
Don't know, sir,' was the answer.
Well, now, pursued the teacher, if I
wero to bore a hole through the earth,
and you wero to go in at this eiul, where
would you come out ?'
' Out of the hole, sir T replied the pupil,
w ith an air of triumph.
The surest way to fill a private apart
ment whether in printing office, a cot
ton factory, or sausage-shop, with visitors,
is to place over the dxr a placard, benr.
ing the inscription, No Admittance.' No
person ever read that prohibition over an
entrance, without iutaiitly being attacked
t y an ungovernable desire to ru :h right in.
An auctioneer's clerk being directed by
his t mployer to advertise a copy of a fresco,
by Ht panel, wrote, 'Afresh cow by
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