Indiana State Guard, Volume 2, Number 23, Indianapolis, Marion County, 13 April 1861 — Page 4

I Didn't Know what he Meant. Ho gave me a knife, one Jay at school, '. Four-bladpiJ, the handle of pearl ; And great black words on the wrapper said, "For the darlingest little girl." I was glad I 0 yes, yet the crimson blood To my young cheeks came and went, And my heart thumped wonderously pitapat, But I didn't know what it meant.

One night he mid I must jump on a .lull, '.",;' , For the snow was falling fast; I was half afraid, but he coaxed and coaxed, And he got me on at last. Laughing and chatting in merry glee, To my home his course he bent, And mv sisters looked at each other and smiled, But 1 didn't know what it meant. The years passed on, and they touched his eye AVith a shadow of deeper blue ; They gave to his brow a manlier graee To his cheek a swarthier hue ; AVe stood by the dreamily rippling brook, When the day was almost spent, His whispers w?re soft as the lullaby, And now I know what he meant 1 A TALE OF A 'KERCHIEF. "I beg your pardon!" "Excuse me, sir!" The first speaker was a fashionably dressed young man, and his interlocutor a beautiful young lady. Their situation was the most embarrassing in the world, for as the gentleman turned the corner of a street he had been unexpectedly confronted by the fair damsal in question. After a succession of desperate efforts to pass each other, which only resulted in various disagreeable collisions, and mutual attractions and repulsions analagous to the mnnoeuvers of two electrified pith-balls, they had come toastandstill. Th blush on the lady'9 cheek, although deep and rich as the crimson on the sunset-cloud, was nearly equaled by the corresponding hue of the gentleman's face. One last despairing movement on his part to pass his lovely antagonist, was unfortunately seconded by a simultaneous endeavor on hers; and perceiving almost irrepressible mirth on the countenance of his companion, who stood a few feet distant to watch the issue of the rencontre, the gentleman raised his hat from his head, and, marching at right angles directly to the curbstone, gave utterance to the above ejaculation, which elicited its fellow from (he rosy lips of the young lady. With a bow and a glance from her bright eyes of mingled amusement and vexation, she availed herself of this retreat, and passed on, entering a shop short distance below.: Our hero cast his eyes behind him as she went by; and, noticing that she had dropped her handk rc ief. he h siily picke it up, ntul was on the poin of following her to return it, when, observing a name in one corner, he paused, coolly pocketed the delicate nwHcioir, and re,oined his companion. The latter received him with mock gravity, while merriment evidently tilled his soul to the very brim. "Bravo!" was his salutation. - "Ralph, you are in luck to-day; I envy your tete-a-tete with so charming a neighbor. 'I'on honor, now, don't waste your kisses in private on that handkerchief; without doubt, it was a fair prisoner of war, but be magnanimous and give it to me. It shall be framed in magnificent style, and receive my profoundest adoration." ; "I should like to gag you with it, Harry,'- retorted his irritated friend. "Could not you have had sense enough not to stand grinning while I was all in a perspiration with frantic efforts to get out of my scrape? You haven't so much heart as a rotten pear. "And you have not as much sweetness as a premature crab-apple, Ralph, " replied the imperturbable Harry; "Oh, that partial judge, Fortune, if she had only put me in your shoes!" "I wish she had," exclaimed Ralph vehemently. "I should like to know if anything can set your cold blood a fire. You are the most phlegmatic'' . "Phew!" said Harry, "draw it mild I left my Webster at home this morning. But are not the sweet divinities so enchanting on close inspection, eh?" "Confound you," cried his friend in a towering passion, "it's the third time I've made a fool of myself before her, and she's a splendid girl, by Jove!" "Aha, an old love is she?" chuckled Harry. "What a romantic rendezvous you choose! The ranging mildness of a midbay moon shed ineffable fragrance on the pellucid glade where Damon and Amaryllis " "Dont, don't!" expostulated poor Ralph in a wild appeal to his pitiless tormentor. "What do you want to cut a lelbw up for, Harry? If you must know where I have seen her, I'll tell you, just to put a stopper in tho bunghole of that barrel of nonsense which you call your head. The day before yesterday I was descending from the exhibition, and got wedged among a bevy of ladies, whose abundant crinoline marly extinguished me. I was devoting every energy of my nature to the one object, (of reducing myself to the least possible compass,) and was congratulating myself on never having felt so small before, when, unfortunately missing a step, I only saved myself from diving headlong into that sea of beauty by involuntarily clapping my hand on the Talma before me. At the same time I was conscious of a mysterious entanglement of my foot, and . simultaneous noise of silk, that set my teeth on edge for an hour afterwards. My fair supporter turned round in astonishment and wonder at my audacity, and gathered up her torn dress in stately reserve, while I stammered out my apologies as well as I could. But the titter that greeted my car 011 every side made me endure agonies untold, until I escaped from the press, and vanished. Well, that was bad enough; but my second rencounter was quite as excruciating. Y-slerday afternoon 1 was going out to dine with a friend at Brixton, and as I was somewhat belated, I hailed an omnibus to save time. The driver rolled his clumsy vehicle near the pavement, and I began to ascend the steps: but before 1 had reached the only seat still vacant, the impudent blackguard whipped up his horses, thereby giving the whole conveyance a sudden lurch to one side. I clutched convulsively at the strap above; and as I foum! 1 had lost my balance beyond recovery, endeavored to steer myself into the blessed linle harbor 1 mentioned without involving my neighbors in my own distress. But with a glance as quick as lightning I measured the distance between the said seat and my own awkward carcass, and perceived it was impracticable; with a shuddering presentiment I shot mome ntary look at the lady towards whom I was helplessly gravitating, and imagine my chagrin at recognizing the injured princess of the day before. Of course, it was only the infinitesimal fraction of a second that I hovered in midair, but, during that period, mortification ran riot in my luckless breast; the next instant, a fall a little shriek a roar of laughter and I was picking myself up from the lady's lap, and begging pardon enough to reprieve all the criminals in Christendom. But roy emotions were loo much for me; I could not look the lady in tlie face, and if I chanced to turn my eyes towards any one of the other passengers, an unmistakable smile curled the corners of their mouths. 1 They were amusing themselves at my cost, and I could not resent 11; so seizing the first opportunity, when the crazv old thing stopped to pat down a passenger, I made my txk from the infernal old cart as qouAly as posible. And row." exclaimed the poor fellow, with a comical, yet lugubrious expression of the face, "1 am going out' to-morrow to hunt p this lovely incognita, and return

her handkerchief. If rencounter number four is not better than the others, I'll go 11 swimming in a tank of sulphuric acid." "So I would," returned the sympathizing Harry; "I'll fish for your body afterwards, and bait my hook with Celia's handkerchief; dead ornlive, you will snap at it. But if you return the dainty article, tie your heart up in it, and label the parcel, 'to the adorable Celia,' for one is as much her property as the other." .--J'Yl'u R,c nn unregene rate pagan, Harry," replied the young man, ruddeiiiiigf "if yotfhad the sensibility of a boiled lobster, you would know that self-respect requires me to exculpate myself in her eyes, find and " "Oh, I understand," interrupted Harry, taking leave of his companion at the corner of a street. "I appreciate the delicacy of your sentiments. But take mv advice, be sure to conciliate mamma, and don't forget to send your humble obedient his share of the cake. Adieu, mon ami vive Vamour." "Cotinfound the scamp," muttered Ralph, half nettled and half pleased at his friend's raillery, "some day I will be even with him. But you might do worse, nfler all, Ralph Barker; she's a magnificent girl. Pshaw! when a man begins to be a fool, there is no stopping. I wish I had given back her handkerchief at the time; let me look at it again." "With these words he produced the article in question, and scrutinized it thoroughly; in one corner was written in a delicate female hand, "Isabella Harton." Having satisfied himself that he had read the name accurately, he repented it to himself several limes, and mentally resolved that he would see its beautiful owner again before sunset. The afternoon, accordingly, found him strolling about Brixton, inquiring for the residence of Mr. Harton. Several unsuccessful attempts to discover the nest of his bird -of- paradise were at last followed by one more agreeable to his wishes; and, more than half distrusting his unusual method of seeking a lady's Acquaintance, h-approached a large, handsome mansion, situated on a little eminence with a tastefully arranged garden in front. He was perfectly conscious that et

iquette would hold up her hands in horror at the idea of his not being formally introduced; but lie reflected that "faint heart never won fair lady," and mentally snapped his lingers at etiquette's face. He rang the bell and presently a puge appeared. "Is Miss Harton at home?" he asked. "Yes, sir ; will you step in ?" replied the Button civilly. "What name shall I say ?" The voung man's heart beat like a steam engine at the thought of his own audacity. "Be so kind as to laky up my card, and say that Mr. Barker requests to see Miss Harton a few moments." . The page ushered him into the drawingroom, which was empty, anil disappeared; Ralph braced liimsi If for the coming interview. After a short delay, which seemed to him like the interval between the condemnation and execution of a criminal, the door opened, and the beautiful Isabelle entered the apartment. Without manifesting any surprise at such an unusual visit, she politely motioned him to a chair, and seated herself at some distance from him, awaiting the announcement of his errand. "I must request your indulgence. Miss Harton," said Ralph, with perfect outward self-possession, although inwardly he completely realized the strangeness of his position, "for having taken so great a liberty as to call upon you personally, without ever having had the honor of an introduction. My object is simply to return a handerchief which I picked up in the street bearing your name. 1 might have restored it to you without intruding upon your leisure ; but I trust you will pardon the freedom I have ventured to take, in order to apologize more completely for what must have seemed so much like intentional rudeness. By some strange fatality, I have three times caused you great annoyance, although nothing could have been further from my wishes. I beg you to believe that I deeply regret my own awkwardness, and am most sincerely sorry ever to have placed you in such embarrassing situations.", "Indeed, Mr. Barker, replied the beautiful girl, with a pleasant and cordial smile on her features, "I beg you never to think of it agnin; I assure you, you greatly exaggerate the importance of such trifles, which required no apology at all. I am extremely sorry you have taken the trouble to come so far merely to restore a hankerchief, which I was ignorant I had lost until you mentioned the fact." At the conclusion of his little speech (which, we fear, was hardly tin extempore effort,) and during Miss Harton's reply to it, Ralph had been searching his pockets for the lost article, and picture the intensity of his chagrin and mortification as the truth came upon him like an avalanche, that he had left it behind I Isabelle instantaneously divined the real state of the case; she saw the blood rush to his face, reddening it to the roots of his hair, and as swiftly retreat, leaving it as pallid as marble. If she had not perceived the real distress of the young man's mind, the tnsongruity and ab surdity of the whole matter would have overpow ered her selt-control ; but her quick sympathy with all kinds of suffering took away every incli nation to laugh. Ralph at last spoke, with a forced smile upon his countenance, and a voice trembling in spite of himself. II may seem, perhaps, a premeditated insult, Miss Harton, when I tell you that the hankerchief I thought I had with me has been left be hind by some careless mistake of my own. I have once again made myself ridiculous in your eyes, but 1 promise you tins shall lie the last time. Your property shall immediately be sent by post ; if I had no other motive than simply to vindicate my own sincerity, I should be concernd to see it restored. If you will only have the same charity for my last misfortune which you have so generously expressed fonts predecessors, I will take pains never to need the same indul gence a tilth time. bo saving, he took up his hat and rose to go, but Isabelle eagerly motioned him to remain. Do not feel so keenly about a mere nothing, I entreat you, Mr. Barker," she said, with genuine kindness in her latve, beautiful eyes ; "I shall never forgive myself for having been the innocent cause of so much chagrin, if you persist in viewing this idle matter through a microscope. Pray laugh at the whole affair with me, for we have both been equally placed in a ridiculous li'ht; and, believe me, it is true wisdom not to waste feeling on such undeserving objects as little mistakes and accidents." The unaffected kindness of her tone and manner went to poor Ralph's bean, and, as we often feel more gratitude for little favors than for great, he fell that her beauty was the least of her charms, for it was only the transparent veil through which shone her true womanly nature in all its loveliness. As he again rose to go, she extended her hand towards him ; he took it in his own, and bowing his head, was on the point of imprinting a kiss upon the white tapejring fingers, when the door suddenly opened, and Mr. Harton entered. Isabelle hastily withdrew her hand, and coloring deeply, said to her father : "Lt me introduce you to Mr. Barker, pspa." The large, stout gentleman advancej, and offering his hand, said, with a penetrating glance in the young man's face : I am aJwavs glad to welcome mv daughter 1 friend ; how do you do, Mr. Barker ?" Ralph stammered out something about the eather, and was evidently in no little confusion when Isabelle came to hta rescue, and said, with quiet self-possession :

"Mr. Barker found my hankerchief in the street, papa, and was so kind as to come 011 purpose to restore it. I feel very much obliged to him, indeed, for his politeness." "Barker, Barker," said Mr, Harton, repeating the namo abstractedly, (he saw there was embarrassment on both sides, and having unlimited confidence in his daughter, wished to extricate them from it,) "an old schoolfellow of mine was named Barker Ralph James Barker. Perhaps you are a relation of his, sir ?" """""That was my father's name, sir,'-answered Ralph, internally thanking tho old gentleman for his tact ; "but he died several years ago." "Then, upon my word," said Mr. Harton, warmly, "its the luckiest chance in tho world that brought you here, Mr. Barker. Your father and I were old friends of long standing, and for years and years we corresponded together ; hut after I went to Calcutta, I suddenly ceased to hear from him, and never knew where he was, or what had become of him. You must stop and dine with us this evening ; I have a hundred questions to ask. I might have known you were Ralph's son," he added, looking in the young man's face, "same eyes, same hair, same everything. Well, well, it will be my turn next." And with these words the old gentleman left the room. The two young folks remained in silence for some time ; Ralph nt last broke the silence, saying : "May I consider that I have Miss Harton's permission to remain, as well as her father's?" "I shall always welcome my father's friends," she answered, evasively, and a little distantly, adding in a more cordial tone, "I am sure nothing has happened to make your visits other than acceptable. Besides," she continued, a little mischievously, "when you next call, you may as well bring my hankerchief yourself, instead of sending it." Having thus seen our hero fairly launched 011 "the course of true love," we will hope that it "ran smooth" for the future, and that the little ripple's at its commencement were not prophetic

of subsequent matrimonial storms. One thing is certain, and thnt is, that about a year after, the Times contained the following notice : "May II, at St. Matthew s, Brixton, by the Rev. Alfred Coupler, D. D., Ralph Barker, Esq., of the Middle Temple, to Isabelle, daughter of Frederick Harton, Esq., of Bushey Hill, Brixton." Itmay be interesting toadd that Ralp'hs grooms man on the occasion was Mr. Henry Livingstone; and after the ceremony was over, he was heard to whisper in the bridegroom's ear : "1 say, Italph, it you rindany more handker chiefs, send me one, will you ?" New Process of Curing Tobacco. , Deeming it expedient that the tobacco growers hould know that the curing of tobacco is no longer a mystery, or a work of chance, but a sci ence, I am induced to make this communication. The process of curing is an invention of a wellknown gentleman, living in my county, by the name of Drummond. The cuiingisdone by means of a furnace, which is of the simplest structure possible, while at the ame time it combines every advantage to be de sired; is free from danger of burning the tobacco burn, requires less fuel, less lime and labor, and has the quality of curing any color desired. I witnessed the curing with this new invention, and it was a most happy success. The tobacco cured was lot tobacco, very watery and green, ana it was cured to an orange color by design. I verily believe this invention is destined to su percede all others in the way of tobacco curing, and were it not for the fact that the inventor has applied for letters patent, I would give a full description of the invention and manner of curing; but not wishing to infringe his rights I will say no more, as he, in due lime, no doubt, will set it before the people.- Southern I'larder. How to take up Fruit Trees, Every one must be aware, at least with a mo ment's reflection, that if a tree could be removed with all its roots, including all the numerous thread-like radicals, and placed in the soil pre cisely as it stood before, it would suffer no check in growth. 'The nearer we approach this condition, therefore, the greater will be our success. Many people "wonder" why trees are so much checked by transplanting they are sure that nearly all the roots have been removed with them. If they should very carefully examine the loots, they would arrive at a very different conclusion. By washing the soil away from the trtfa.the roots are found to have run long distances. I he old theory that the roots extend over an equal area with the branches is far from correct ; and the latter one, that the diameter of the circle of roots is only equal to the height of the tree, is still short of the truth. Careful examination shows that they generally extend as far as each side as the full height of the tree. For example, the extreme fibers of a tree four feet high (plo wed it lias not plenty 01 room to develop itself 1 and is of stocky growth, will be found about eight feet apart, the minuteness or threadlike form of these fibers prevents their being usually per ceived. To secure b good supply of fibers, small or moderate sized trees must first be chosen, for it is impracticable to take up any considerable portion on large trees. Hence small ones generally outgrow large ones in a few years, and make much finer and more thrifty bearers. Secondly, good tools must be procured for the operation ; with a small, short, feeble spade, it is nearly impossible. Country Gentleman. Plant the Chinese Sugar Cane. The high price of Sugar and Molasses ought to be an inducement to every farmer to set aside one quarter or a half an acre of ground for the cultivation of the Chinese Sugar Cane. The small Amount of labor, the certainty of the crop, and the cheap mid simple proce&s by which Molasses can be made, warrants the farmer a proliiable return for the use of his land, and pay for his labor. The production of Sugar and Molasses in the Southern Sifttes and the West India Islands, has not kept pace with the rapidly increased consump tion. The Sugar Cane is a source of wealth to the far mer, and in case of any difficulty arising to cut off tlie supply oi iew Urleans Molasses, it aftords grcate baiibfaclion to know that we can and, ought to say, tciU, make all that we need. "1 see, said a young tady, "that some prin ters advertise blank declarations for sale; 1 wish I could gt one." 'Why?" aked her mother. "Because, ma, Mr. is too modest to ask me to mairy him; nd perhaps if I could fill a blank declaration he would sign it. Why are bachelors like criminals? Because they hale (o go into court. "An will ve be after Udlin what kind o baste ye tail thisf" said a newly arrived Irishman, holding op a wasp between Lis thumb and 6nger. Och. murther! spake quick, for he'a biung me. A man inflexibly good seems all the belief for firing in the midst of bad men; jusl as roses and tk.ic(s are sma to spnn.r more ir-rant near me : garlic and onions, the lalter imbrbiog ail the ill i j odor of tlie earth. j

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INDIANA FOR Eiglitreu Hundred 11 ml Sixty-One. Tim ovents of the year before 11 will be frimplit with a (freii. ter interest to the people of the whole country Ititin thotfeofthe ext'ilinir .vriod through wlik'h we hiive junl niauil hi thrilltnjt in their union. hihI a Imporlunl in their results as they hurt, been. For the rlnt time in the history of-ottr toiHitry.u polltliul pjirlv, purely iin.l etrii-lly seetionul, hits succeeded in electing the Cliiel Kxeeulive otlh-cr of the tuition. mill thus obtained possession of one llepartntont of tho Federul Governnient. 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IWO StHTM IN ho U ITT IM Til K The Kvanbvm.lk, iNniANrot.m United State Cihi uit Court t,18 II N A Cl.KVKI.AND KTB Aid HT LlKE J FOR TIIK DlHTRKT OF INDIANA. Line Kailroaii Company. . ; Tho undflrsurneil, Francm FutrnwRs, Cmnplainnnt (n tho ftbovw entitled CHtiaos, in compliance with ordern panned by atiid Court nt ita November Turin, A. I). IH'rfi, hereby give notice to tho Holders or ttonds nnd Coiij one belonging to tho rnitna, issued by the Kvnnsrille, Indtannnolis nnd Cluvcland Strxight Line loitlrond Company, unci gi-etircii by two several Deeds of Trust oxectiicd by an id company to the undersigned, one d tiled March let, A . 1). lt54, und the oiber July In, A . O. to make proof of thtdr resperli ve chums, on or before (be socoud day of the iiexl term of nid Court, to be holden Rt Indianapolis, in Die .Slate and District of Indiana, on the 3d Monday of May next. FKANCIS FKU.OWK P. K, Holder of Hondt and Coupons, may, if thoy desire, place IIhmh lu the hand of the subscriber, accompanied with nn affidavit containing the full name of the holders and llielr residence, tliu fioa. of the Bonds and Coupons, and the subscriber will, as n matter of accommodation to such holders, exhibit said Bonds, Coiipoos and affidavits to the Court. K KAN CIS FKLLOWES. Hartford, March 1st; A. . marUMw Slli:ilt t'N VAI.I,. By virtuo of a ccrlilted copy of a decree tome directed, Troni the Clerk of the Marion Circuit Court, of Marion Courtly, In a cause wherein Nor ton W. Norris is plaintiff and Matthew Little et nl are defendants, requiring me to make Hit mm of three hundred and eleven dollars and ninely-lhree cents, whu interest on an id decree and costs, 1 will exposo at public sale, to the highest bidder, on Monday, the Rib day of April A. l., lHlil, between the hoiira of 1(1 o'clock A. M., and 4 o'clock t. M., of siiid day, at the door of the Court House of Marlon Connlv, Indiana, tlie rents and profits for a term not exceeding sevon years, of the following real estate, to-wit: Lots number four M). five (.r), and six (0), in square number sixty-one (01), in (he city of Indisnupolls, Marion County. Indiana. If such rents and prolliswlll not sell for a sufficient sum to satisfy said de. ree, interest and costs. I will, at the same tttnO mid place, expose to public sale the fe simple o nid real c.ttte, or so much thereof nt may be sutnciviit to discharge said decree, fntemst and costs. Said an I a will be ntado without any relief whatever from valuation or appraisement laws. Wm. J. WALLACE, Shtrif Marion C. RAHHOUR oc HOW LARD Jittrnv fr Pl'ff. mrt3-3ir March 21st A. D., . Sll MI 1 1 t '.K maYk By virtue of a certified cp ofa decree to me directed, from the Clerk of the Marion Circuit Court, of Marlon County, in a oaiise wherein Charles Knbinson is plainl iff and Wilson Henderson ct nl are defendants. re airing ntt to make Uie mini of thirty-four hundred and Ave dollars and uinty-nme cents, with Interest on said decree and costs. I wilt expose at public sale, to the highest bidder, on Monday, the Pth day of April. A.I). 131, between the hours of 10 o'clock A. M., and A o'clock P. M., of laid day, at the door of the Court House of Marlon County, Indiana. Ih rents and profits for a term not excerpting seven jears, of the following renl estnlu, o-wit: Beginning at the north-west corner of the north- quartor of ctton nineteen. In township fourteen, nnrtb of rnnga four east, running one hundred nnd sixty poles south; lb 'Mire north, twenty poles; thence east, eifhiT pole: thence north, sixty poles; thence west, six poles to the center of the Mndi-'or. and litdixnnpolis.SiBie (toad, and thence along said rond until it strikes the linn dividing section eighteen and nineteen; thence west lo the tKigiontng, lu Ma rion county, in-naita. If such rents and profits will not sell For a anfflclent sum lo satisfy said decree, interest and costs, I will, at the same lime and place, expose to public sale the fee simple f sani real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient (o discharge such decree. Interest and costs. Said sale will he made without any relief whatever from valuation or appraisement laws. WM. J. WALLACE. Shtrif Jlmrimm Cm'f. Orwr Jttrrf far Ptamt.ff. mar. .1 3w Horse Bills! Wo would annomx-e to 11 in want of Horse lilllt that we have a romplrte assortment of all the NEW HORSE AND JACK CUTS, anij arc prepared to print IIorM and Jack EiiU. on short notice, ou heavr paper, and in tlie beat style. Our price are 12,00 for 60 copies, wliere the bills are of ordinary h-npih extra long lull a reasonable advance. Orders from a riirtaoce will be promptly attended to and the bill returned br upreaa let Uie j-. ,h- nprier. m a!! cm.-. AtdrJw ' KLDKR & JIARh'XESS. Indianapolis.

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VICKERS' DRUG STORE NO. 1 ODD FELLOWS HALL. Mr, Koaungarten having removed, W. Ii VICKERS Has opened out a large und complete stock of DRUGS AND MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS, Window Glass and Druggists' Glassware, PATENT MEDICINES, PERFUMERY; AND TOILET GOODS. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN Will drill t ii Ihl. oxlenslvo stock ovorvtlillifr frtrtjihiinj to the tollut, nil late style, mid gouuliio arllcti'i, nuiUrucing FINE SCENTED SOAPS, HAIR OIL AND BRUSHES, PUFF BOXES, .. POMADES, Extracts for the Handkerchief, etc CHOICE CIGAES AND TOBACCO, COAL OIL AND LAMPS, janlil- VKIIV I'll HAP. HANDS WANTED! I WISH to employ two aeiiv hands to cut saw-!ojr: also, utu to drivo oximi in haulinpthe name to the Snw Mill. I wtdi a ho to tifro an experienced and trusty farm hastd, nemts totnod to tho euro of stock and raising frrain. A single man will ho boarded, and a house rented ton married limit. For lh farm hand, an Englishman or German preferred; the others to he A mericans. Mono need anply unless duslrlnp, and determined to merit permanent situations. , J. fi. BKOWN, r Gullaudet, 8 miles . E. from Indianapolis. N. H. I Din now rowdy to receive orders for all kinds or Lumher. : : JanlS-tf THE OLDEST OPTICIAN IN THE COUNTRY ! WITHOUT EXCEPTION With Forty-Eight Years Experience, in Europe and Amarlca. Manufacturers of the only true BKAZILIAN PEBBLE SPECTACLES." MFSSIIS. M M TIOVH A CO., Which aro superior to all other, and have inoe their lnlroineiiin. rfcolved a world wide celebritv, and tlie eerier) nnnroval of all the sci entific men of Kurop ;ind America, and the fitliwhi(C wellknown gentlinen of Indianapolln: lire. Dnnlap. Hobtn, Jamesnn, MtMsr. James M . Kay, Frank King, Calvin Fletcher, Mr. MeChesnev. and inn it v other well-known citizens of Indiana and othr Steles. A II article in the Optical line repaired in the bent stle on hirt notice. All orders from a distance nromiitlv attended to. Particular eanlion is riven to beware of aporious articles generally oflWwd to at rangers. Mesera'. Ke in moos Co., keep their AfflVentlOHnulh Illinois street, between the Palmer House and Bryant's Commercial College, Indianapolis, Ind. aug'i.Vly GAS AND STEAM FITTING. I ron tract nt the In went figures, frr fitting up Ga and Steam Pipes in a thorough and workman-It manner. We have THE LARGEST ABB BEST ASSORTMENT GAS FIXTURES! Kver brought to this rtty, varying Iri nrtcwa from 1 lo iM, Our , CHANDELIERS And rtther fr".tnre are mannfaelnrvd fir ns by Cornelius Maker. Pbd4iiptita, all of ihera being the Kttlmtt ead l.ati raierus. . i- Kbop, Wo,W Smith iMlii want Rlreot. Indianapolis. a-10 lj IOT1UM I, A. KNIGHT. J K. B. MELVILLE, TAILOR, GLASER. &. BRO.'S - NO. 9 BATES HOtftR. iimmrori', nnni t f.bl lOni j

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