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If tiutMorihiT order the ilHcontinumicfi of their 1' ipors. thi? ptiMishirsi may con t inui-to icn l th 111 utitil 5. I Riili-iorioers n-srIoct or ri'fuso t-ikini their papers from thu m-es to which thoy am sent, thi-y iire hclj ri;-ppousitde-till their hills nre pi-tt li-a. and their ierrf or dered to be diseontiniled. . 4. Thi' Court h iv .l.-eid.-d thnt refusing to tsk a newspnpi-r or p,-rioilie:il from the Post Ollico. or removing an. I learini it uncilled for. is prima f;icie evidence of in- - " tention:il fr.iud. FOR S A L F. A T T1IK C A II O I. I N I A N O F V I C E -it 7 5 cents per cjuire. For any cpumtity over qnires, 00 cts per quire MILITARY IJLAXKS are sc.ld at the Car olinian Ofiire, for CASH ONLY. . '..TIJOS. .J. JOIIXSOX 1 1.i.s j nst received 10 P.bls New 'Orleans Molasses, 10 l irue Yellow Planting Potatoes, K00 Lbs ..rthern U.icoii, ;:i)00 Lbs N. C. do. 1000 Hushels O.it-. 17 lllids Cuba M.dasses, PIoiij;!is and Casting--, HI arksmith Tools. Alsi, 1 lij;ht fonr-horse Wagon and I Hiijigy, 1 harness Horse, &.c. THUS. J JOHNSON, Person st. March lSr3 tf. fjrj- Campbellton property for saje. HAL L & .... R 0 L LI NGil FYKI TKV1LL.K KOUN DllV. Castings of every tlescii jttiuii uiaile order. A Kt of Rabbet Metal for sale. WINS LOW S rKKF.T. Sept. fi, In.', 1. tf to CLE M K N T (J . AY RIGHT, Attorney at I-JiW, V A Y K r T K V I I. Is K, N. C. OiTiee at tiie corner of How and Green streets Feb'y 1.,: As we intend mnkinir a c b 1 n- i n on r Imsi ness, we offer f.r sale v lut Dry tiouds we have on ban I, at cost. We are receiving a I arse stock of Groceries, II irdware, Cooper's Tools, J(f !.ns Uio, I-is'iira and .lava ColTee, IO lib ! Porto Rico a;il N O Sugars, 7" bbls refiaed an.1 crushed do, .r0 hhds Mot is-es, 'JO hhils 1! icm, ;L500 lbs North Carolina Bacon, No 1 pickled Herring, No 1 , -2 and $ Mackerel, Anil manv other articles. D. c W. McLAURlN. April 10, l'i'J oS-tt "WORTH & ELLIOTT, (Successors to .1. I). Williams,) FORWARDING & COMMISSION 31 K If CHANTS, F A Y K T T E V 1 L L F. , N . C . J. A. VOItTH.J jW. 1'. liLLIOTT. May 7, ho3 tf We have just received a fresh supply of Tea, from the Pekin Tea Company, of ; 1 1 qualities, which we warrant to yive satisfaction, or no chaise. D. & W. McLAURlN. April 10, IvVi . 3s-tf Would respectfully inform the public that he is still at hi" old stand carrying on the above busi ness in all its branches. Ue returns thanks for the liberal patronage he has received, and hopes by a strict attention to business, and a desire to please all and give general satisfaction, to merit a continuance of the same. He warrants all his work to be made of the best material and by experienced workmen bavin" a more experienced and practical Smith, lie fl ifters himself that his work will compete w ith any m ide in the State for style, elegance and durability; and should any of it fail in 12 months (with fair usnge) either in workmanship or material, he will repair it free of charge. Persons wishing to buy, would do well to call and examine his work, as he is determined to sell low for cash or on short time. Orders thankfully received and promptly at tended to. fjP Repairing neatly executed at short notice and lowest possible prices. Fayetteville, Feb. 12, lSd3 BACON. North Carolina Bacon for sale. J. Sc. T. July 10, 1S53 51-tf WAUDILL. ... i;tf ALL & ACKETT, N. B. Strict attention paid to orders. March 12, 1S33 NKVV STOCK SEASONABLE GOODS. The subscriber respectfully begs leave to in form his customers and the public generally, that he has just received his Stock of SPUING AND SUMMER GOODS, Embracing a General Assortment of Staple and Fancy Dry- Goods, Bonnets, M isses' and Children s Hats, Worsted Patterns, Umbrellas and Parasols, Boots and Shoes. ALSO, SUGAR AND COFFEE, &c. Sec. P. SH EM WELL, North-west Corner Market Square, Green st. Fayetteville, N. C, April 9. lb-33. 737-tf Wihlcr's Patent Fire Proof Salamander 1 We are agents for the sale of the above Safes, and offer them at Manufacturer's prices, adding freight. We intend keeping a supply always on hand of various sizes and prices. These Safes are considered among the best in the U. States. We have received part of one dozen, at prices from $-30 to 173. D. & W. McLAURlN. April 10, 1S33 OS-tf S . S..AREY Has on hand a beautiful assortment of JYcid Spring c$ Summer Goods. lie desires to return thanks to his fiiends and the public for the liberal patronage which they have bestowed on him; and desires a continuance of the same. His friends and the public are re quested to give him a eall, at the stand former ly occupied by S. J. Hi ndsdale, south west cor ner Market Square, and Gillespie street. April 30, ls.j.3 ,40-0. , N cw Mock of Storir V Summer The subscriber is now receives a large and well selected stock of Goods, comprisiirga gen eral assortment of v ' Dry Goods, Ready-madeClotldng, j?oots and Shoes, II ats and Caps, Hardware and Cuflerv, Saddlery, GROCERIES, &c &c, W'hich will be sold low for cash, or exchanged for turpentine and country produce. He returns bis warmest thanks to bis old friends and customers for the liberal patronage heretofore extended to him, and hopes to merit a continuance of the same. NATHAN KING. Kingsbury, April 10, 1S53 tf MARBLE FACTORY, UY GEO. LAUDER. Nearly Store. Oct I opposite 1 s.3-2 y tn E VV Willkings' Auction FAYEl TEV ILLE, N. C. CHAIRS. The subscriber offers for sale some I ."or 20 dozen Chairs of various patterns, manufactured in this place of well-seasoned wood, the best the country affords; aud if enabled by sufficient pat ronage, will continue to manufacture chairs of such material &. work mans hi p as wi 1 1 i usu re their durability. Also, a geiferal assortment of north ern Chairs at the lowest prices. A liberal price will fie given in cash or barter for a few thousand feet of wel I -seasoned poplar Lumber, 1 to 2 inches thick, 14 inches and up wards wide, clear of splits, &.c. Also split hickory and white oak wanted. DUNCAN McNEILL. Fayetteville, March 20, 1852. tf The Steamer Fanny Lutterioli will in the future leave Fayetteville on Tuesday and Friday mornings, at 0 o'clock, and Wilming ton Wednesday and Saturdays at 12 o'clock and run reguh'rly, carrying freight and passengers v ith despatch. T. S. LUTTERLOH. July 31, IS52. 701-tf JVotice to Turpentine Distillers. I have now on hand a number of Spirit Barrels, made of the best seasoned material, and by wood workmen. And am making about eighty barrels per week. Those wanting wM I do well to give me a call. T. II. UNDERWOOD July !, 1S53. 7.30-tf Just received and for sale, No 3 Mackerel, No. 1 Herring, Salmon Cod Fih, 5,000 lbs best cured N. C. Bacon, Lime, Calcined Plaster Parish, Hydraulic Cement Plastering, Hair. J W. POWERS & CO. July 27, IS33 53-tf stn bt vuutiwtr irv. ' rtfr.iDC- ri 't-. r..TrJiU afe. ,tfa&cA0 pr, th! jeSmkI for eh. tI t Kt wl I enable tjjlp nd w ho i i 9i Hyson and hlnck teas; New Orleans and Cuba molasses; table St sack salt; bacon, lard, mess pork, mess beef, smoked beef, dryed venison; No 1, 2 and 3 mackerel; butter, cheese, flour, rr.eal, corn, oats, tobacco, candles, copjperas, saleratus, indi go, mad-Jer, spice, pepper, ginger nutmeg, cina mon, epsom salts, hardware, cutlery, crockery, a6d glassware; and a variety of other goods. They take this method of thanking the commu nity and their country friends for the very libe ral patronage bestowed on them; and intend, by selling goods lore, to increase their former trade always keeping in view that a nimble sixpence is worth a slow shilling. Yellow Building, between the Market House and the Bank of the State, Gillespie Street, Fayetteville, N. C. March 20th. 1S.33. 35-tf. TIic Largest Carriage Factory in the Soutti ! l. JL. McEETHAN RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he has built up large substantial Brick Buildings at his Old Stand, expressly for manufacturing Carriages. Thankful for" the very liberal patronage he has received for the last 21 years, he hopes by strict attention to business, with a desire to gjve satisfaction, to merit a continuance ot the same. He warrants his work to be made of the best material and by experienced workmen in each branch of the business. His work will compare favorably with any made in the United - States, for neatness and durability. Tie Is determined to sell and do any work in his line on as good terms as any wopkflone else w here that is as well done. He now has on hand, finished, the LARGEST STOCK of Carriages, Barouches, Rock- l - . ' , T7.'I J rfTurptceni afexTTarge sock I Hits flUS tlllL J9tt.fZfi,f:X- of work nearly finished, which will be finished daily. AH of which will be sold very low for Cash, or on short time to punctual customers. $3- He has on hand more than ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY Vehicles finished and in course of construction. fjiJ-All work made by him is warranted 12 mouths with fair usage, and should it fail by bad v orkmanshi p or material will be repaired free of charge. Persons wishing to buy would do well to call and examine for themselves. Orders thankfully received and promptly at tended to. Repairing executed at short notice and on very reasonable terms. June 1, 1S53. -15-tf JUST RECEIVED, Spring and Summer Staple and Fancy DltY GOODS, Ready-made Clothing, fine Boots and Shoes, a large assortment of ladies', misses' and children's Shoes and Boots; Umbrellas and Parasols, Cutis, Shawls, Collars, Gloves and Hoisery, with a good Stock of Groceries ; also, a lot of those latent Straw Cutters, Corn Shelters, Ploughs, Sec. P. TAYLOR, Green Street. May 7, !of3. 3m IMPORTANT! !! DAGUERREOTYPES ! ! ! 'Secure tile Sallow ere tlic Substance Fades,' The subscriber begs leave to inform the citi zens of Fayetteville that he has taken the room formerly occupied by T. O Smith, (Benbow & Kyle's building,) vhere he will remain for a short time, and respectfully solicits a call from the citizens whether they wish pictures or not. He is provided with the most approved appa ratus, and with a large and beautiful selection of Casus, Frames, Lockets, Pins, &fc , in which he will place Pictures, single or in groups of al most iiiiv number, and warrant them to be taken in the BEST STYLE OF THE ART, and NEV ER to FADE. Fail not then while the oppor tunity is afforded you", to secure that which money cannot purchase after the loved Parent, Husband, Wife, Child or Friend shall have pass ed away, namely: A CORRECT AND UNFAD ING LIKENESS, which can now be obtained at so little trouble and expense, by calling at the subscriber's room. Once morel say fjc5 Give me a call, sit for your picture, and in no case are you expected to take it units entirely satisfactory. Particular attention paid to the taking of Children, which is done in a few seconds. He is also prepared to take the likenesses of the sick or deceased, which will be done at their resi liences. Oil Paintings, Engravings, Daguerreo types, &.C., correctly copied. J. . WALDEN, Daguerreotypist. N. B. La Jirs are requested to dress in figured or dark material, avoiding white, light, bine or pink. A scarf or Fbawl iv's a pleasing effect to the picture. For Oentle HH'U k blHck or figured vest and cravat, so that the botom be not too much exposed. Kor Children, plaid, striped or figured dresses, lace work. Kinglets add much to the beau ty of the picture. July 10, 1.33 51-2m Saddle and Harness Manufactory. The Subscriber respectfully i nforms his ens routers aud the public generally, that be still continues to carry on the Saddle and Harness making b-isiuess nt the store west of the Mar ble Factory, where he has niv on hand arid is regularly manufacturing Saddles, Bridles and Harness of every desc liption and quality, to gether with every other article usually kept in his line. Repairing neatly done and promptly attended to. All persons i ndebted to him by note or ac count over three months due, are requested to call and settle the same LEWIS W. LEVY. June 5, 1532. tf V-v ry." -ray. - - jivjgrnst wceiwd a large itia-t;al ?sortment. ftitoflltertt market, under sThy have v; , v -ftwilprfd ad; bPf sugars; petJTS a i taiidMriTce: wit h a siood-ssor t nf nL pf. hvtK- et and table cutlery; blacksmith tools complete; turpentine hackers scrapers, dippers and axes; broad and chopping axes; guns; window glass; rivets. A large stock of ready-made clothing and statde dry goods; gunny and hemp bagging: rope and twine; Sweede and American bar iron; square and octagon cast steel; German and Bris tol steel: safety fuse aiiil blasting powder; h3ts, caps, -boots and shoes; Western and North Caro lina bncon; together with almost every article sold in this market, all of which will be sold at fair prices for cash, on time to prompt custo mers, or country produce generally. G W. WILLIAMS & CO. July 30, 1S53 53-tf J. W. R0DGI3RS, Manufacturer of BUGGIES, CARRIAGES, SULKIES AND VE HICLE? OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, L. umber ton, X- O-, Respectfully announces to the public, that he has at last succeeded in engaging the services of experienced, skillful, and competent workmen in every branch of his business, and that he is now prepared t execute all orders for any kind of work in his line, in a style that cannot fail to give satisfaction. t All materials and workmanship from his shop are warranted to be of the best quality, and to stand, with fair usage, for I 2 months. His terms are as favorable as any in the State. July 30, 1S53 53-tf vorld,s1,air Crystal Palace. " Persons visiting New York - or traveling through North Carolina, shouLi prepare them selves by calling at M. A. BAKER'S, sign of the Big Gun, opposite the Post Office, where they will find a large assortment of double and single barrel Shot Guns, Rifles aruLPistoIs, of all quali ties; Colt's Repeating, A lleiS's Revolving, Wes son's Repeater and self-priming Pistols. Powder Flasks, Shot and Game Bags, Percus sion Caps of French and English make,, also a larg assortment of Gaming fixtures, which will I l : ... I uc annua i iiic iwuci' LdMi jjiirs. . ShrnvmJTmnnfnTtn rrriswglr line will 'hedone at short notice,- in the best manner, aud for a small charge. Rifles of all kinds constantly on bawd and man ufactured to order, and warranted to-shoot from 100 to 100 yards. Persons wishing to purchase any of the above-named articles, will do well to give me a trial. " " M. A. BAKER, Sign of the Wooden Gun, Hay street, opposite the Post Office. "July 23, 1S53 6m $150 Reward. We will give one hundred dollars for the ap prehension and confinement ot HAIMMHAL, a slave, formerly the property of Mr Win. G. Matthews.) in any jail so that we can get him, or one hundred and fifty dollars if delivered to us at Halifax Court House, Virginia POINDEXTER & EDMONDSON. Bv Wm. L. Callais, Agt. .July 23, 1S-33 ' ,32-tf To Distillers and Shippers of TURPEXTLM. The undersigned having completed his large and commodious Warehouse, situated on the River Bank, at Lower Fayetteville, is now prepared to receive Spirits Turpentine on Sto rage. He expects to del ote his sole attention to the business, anil those who Store their Spirits with him, may depend upon his being in the Warehouse every day so as to detect any leakage that may iccur. Having a good cooper always in the Warehouse, he will be able to make it an object to those who engage in the manufacture ;is well as to shippers to patronize him. All Spi rits received in good order, will be kept so free of charge. Moderate charge made for such as is ! received in bad condition. I Merchants buying the article will sa-e much j trouble and expense by sending it directly to I the Warehouse for inspection. The subscriber being in no wise interested or concerned in any of the Boats, will in all cases ship as directed bv the owner or shipper. ISHAM BLAKE. June 25, 1S-33 4S-3m jjorI a l b The subscriber offers for sale his DWELLING HOUSE on the South side of Moore Street. The Dwelling and out-houses are all near ly "new, and in good repair. There is a thrifty young orchard on the premises, and an excellent Well of water. The situation is healthy and convenient. DAVID MrDUFFiE. Fayetteville, July 10, I S3 3 tf $50 Reward- Ranaway from the subscriber about the 1st of June, a negro man by the name of JERRY. He is about six feet high, stout built, and dark com plected. The said negro is supposed to he lurking in the neighborhood of Brian Burroughs on Deep River. I ill give the above leward for the said negro delivered to tut at White Hull, Bladen County. W. L. MOORE. Jol 30, 1533. 7,-jy., f THOMAS EVAXS, ATTORNEY AT LAW AND SOLICITOR IN EQUITY, Mario.x C. H., S. C , Will practice in the Distiicts of Marion, Darl ington, and Horry. July 30, 1S.V3 3rn TURNIP SEED. I have lately received a supply of Turnip Seed ofseveral varieties, from WelhersfiehK Connecti cut, which are warranted fresh and genuine . , ",n ,;-, SAMUEL J. HINSDALE. July 30, ISol 53-1 m AMUSING ANECDOTE OF GES..TAYLOR. We have heard an ainusinz story told,- in which old Zack figured when Preuident lie jiad 'been.. hot a short time in the White House." when, finding that ladte would call at hours when it: was not venient. to see them, he cave ordern to thf uoor-Keeper not to amniunrm a l certain tftroom, w no was a rwyi, - uui apparently -tiines.u The. door-keeper was formerly atJonest specimen of the sr,eT woiarrtain - c . - - auiuier, anu Kiiew tne ihu nero weu f on i : imnicuiainj win ine proprietor Oevertneless'lre disobeyed orders nne day flJt"e hotel, who - Moiapeared. v. and tf itMt tlhro taHe tioc the PrMlj Sav. laniard interntetl lh trnnin-r- all 1 " a- mivrn -rar riv. . . . ' C5 1 - u ai mm & mm. sent, atnl who tells the anecdote, Was roughly told, as the General met him at the foot of the steps, to go into that room." waving his hand in military style to the room lie meant. General Taylor then approached the trembling janitor, and, fixing his feet in a firm position, ex claimed, Why didn't youobey my or ders, sir? What did yon send those wo men up to me for. sir? I'll court-martial ou, sir!' and before an answer could be given, he raised his right foot, and gave the derejict door-keeper a kick which lan ded him on hi-, back two or three yards off. Old Zack then moved off, calling to the gentleman, Come to my room, come to my room ! ' By the time the President arrived there, however he was somewhat cooled down. and taking the visitor's right hand in both of his, said What can I do for you, sir what can I do for you?' The interrogated was something of a wag, and thinking that Taylor woultl rel ish a joke, replied Well, General, you can give me one of them interesting things you just now gave the door-keeper.' No sooner said than done the General up with his foot and planted a blow in the wit's posterior, which sent him out into the passage, and locking the door, he re turned to the business he was at, when interrupted by the ladies. The kicked visitor, in passing the door keeper, remarked The old mail kicks hard don't her' Oh, sir, he kicks like a jackass!' You had better go and tell him so. 7 Not 'me, bv the powers, sir; but 1 mean in the hardness of the kick, aud all i jcared aluultjKait-tle,iij&taiW?rV- - lTut that was tiot half what I caredtor, said the retiring gent to himself, 'for I shall feel ki sore or that joke that t shall take care how 1 try to be tunny with tlld Zack again, as long as i Star. live. Evening A Speck of Waii. The citizens of Krie, in Pennsylvania, are in a stale of great excitement on account ot a proposition by the Ijake fehore Railroad Company to change the gauge at that place, so that the present delay and inconvenience arising from different gauges may be avoided. The alteration is about to be made under the authority of an act of the last Penn sylvania legislature $ but the people id' Krie are determined to resist the change at all hazards anil to the last extremity. They held a meeting onthe 19th inst., and passed resolutions which, the Post sas, 'amount to rank nullification, and are likely to lead toopen war." They say the law was procured by bribery and cor ruption, and is not binding on thein They are determined to tear up the rail road at all points where it crosses the streets of the city of Krie. The city coun eil met the same evening, and ordered the high constable to tear up the rails, ar.d made it the duty of every citizen to aid in the work when called on, under a penalt y of live dollars, and imposing a penalty ol 8100 for resisting the order. Truly, they have stirring times in Kric. We hope the matter will be settled without blood shed. Union. The Grand Lodge of Indiana have adopted a resolution that it is highly un masonic to engage in the manufacture or traffic of ardtnt spirits as a beverage.' Stows for Rent Will be rented at public Auction, on Satur day, 13th of August, 18-33, at the Market House, at 12 o'clock, the following Stores, Ware-houses, and Dwellings, belonging to the Etate of Johii K McGuire, deceased to wit: Brick Store, corner of Market Square and Green street. Brick Store joining the above on Green street. Large Ware House on Gillespie street. Large Ware House on corner of Mum ford and Gillespie streets. Two Ware Houses on Marnford street near Gillespie street. Also the Dwelling House cn Green street, near Eccles' Bridge. A. M. CAMPBELL, Auct. July IS, 1S53 51-5t COP A ItTN KKSH I P. The undersigned have this day entered into Copartnership for the purpose of carrying on the mercantile business under the name aud style of GRAHAM &. LITTLE. They may be found on Gillespie Street, Yellow Building. 3 door south f the Market, where they ill be pleased to see their frietids and custom! If. GRAHAM. K. LITTLE. Fayetteville, July 29, 1So3. 7o3-3t I have on hand a lot of fine Dress and Uress Trimmings, LINEN LUSTRES for traveling; and also a large lot of LADIES' SHOES AND GAITERS, which will be sold very cheap. . W. F. MOORE. July 30, 1S53 53-3t - ONE OF THE WEDDItCGS. r ? ... . ' . ' & A few jear nce, one ptsant day in September, there arrive in fitton a cer tain couple from Vermont, who came to let peacefully ioined inrlbe helV bends .of co-aatrinony. 5h umn as the happy, couple aaere fairly ensconccu. the would-be bride - i. a . - rr frowT Vatrmea n t,7am Send for the parson, vvilt vr"? WanO "I. fc". suaiiii tin. , ' The landlord smiled and left the room . But a short time elapsed before a licensed minister -made his appearance, and the obliging host and I is family were called in to witness the ceremony. "Nv Mr, tie em together,' said Jona than, do it up brown and ver money's read V and forthwith the honored func tionary commenced by ordering him to join hands with his intended Jonathan stood up to his blushing lady-love, seized her by the hand, aud was as much pleased as a monkey might be supposed to be with two tails. "You promise, Mr J ," said the minister, to take this woman " Yaas," said Jonathan, at once. To be your lawful wedded wife," con tinued the nartm. Yaas. yaas. ' That you will love and respeefher in all thins 2" Yaas.' That you will cling to her, and her only as long as you both shall live ?" laas "ndeed, noihiu' else!" responded Jonathan in the most delighted and earnest? manner ; but here he reverend gentleman stopped short, to the amazement .f ;tti present, and more especially to the anno uiice and discomlilure of the intended brideroon. Yaa, yaas, I said,"' added Jonathan. One moment, my friend," replied the minister, slowly, for a thought occurs to me that the law of Massachusetts cannot permit of these ceremonies without the observance of a publishment,' &c, for a particular length of time." JlWwt h. Jbui)der.Vlhe trouble, mist ei ? Don't st.p, pot 'er thru. Nnthin slit, h! Ain't sick. Mister, be yer?r I say, my friend, 1 have come to the conclusion that you cannot be married in Massachusetts." Can'ir Wot 'n natur's the difficulty? I like 7er, and she likes rne, she said she did ; wot's t benderi"' You havn't been published. I think?' No! Ilaiut agoing to nuther! That's wot we cum 'ere lor, on the sly ; goon, go on, out teller. I really, sir, ' said the parson. 'itaniv: wai so aneao, taint lair, vnii see, 'taint I swaovr, you've married me, and ain't tetcbed her. Go on, don't cave in here! It aint just the thing. I will consult' 'o you don't, no you don't co nsult nothin' nor nobody, till this ere bus iness is concluded ; naow mind i tell ye!' said Jonathan, with resolution, and in an iutant he had turned the key in and out of the lock, amidst the laughter of the witnesses, who were nearly choked with merriment. Naow, say, mister, as we ware.' con tinued the Yankee, grasping his trembling intended by the hand again. 'Go on, riht straight from ware you left off.' And here Jonathan crowded his hand far into his pocket, and drew from it an old pocket book, ('probably used by his great-grandfather) as an inducement for the reverend gentleman to proceed. lie held the rusty walletl in his hand and continued. Yo'u can't come none of this half-way business with this child, so put 'er thru, and yer money's ready, naow no dodging. It'll be all riht, by golly.' The parson considered a moment, and concluded to risk it, at sight of that well crammed wallet, of course, lie continued ! You promise ,,-,i,.,.,,, I Yaas,' replied Jonathan. The parson smiled anil went on. You promise madam, to take this man to be your husband, lawfully?' Yaas, yaas, said the Yankee, again, as the lady bowed. That you will honor, love, obey, and ' Them's urn,' said Jonathan, as the lady bowed again. And that you will cling to him as long as you both shall live?' That's the kind, that's the talk!' said John, and the lady again responded yes. Then in the presence of Him on high, and these witnesses, I pronounce you man and wife.' Hoorah!' shouted Jonathan at the top of his voice, leaping nearly to the ceiling with joy. And what God has joined together, let no man put asunder. Iloorahr' continued Jonathan. by gol ly, wot'- the price? H-iotv much! Spit it t out, don't beafeared- You did it jis like a book, old feller! fEres an X, never mind the change. Semi for a homnibus. lan'lord! Give us yer bill ! I've got her! She' mine! Hail Columby, happy land! roared the poor fellow, entirely unable to control his joy. and in ten minutes more he was on his way to the Lowell depot, with his wife, the happiest man alive. ' - .-

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