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JUDICIAL Gamma—The other day a man not very learned in the law, was com- mitted to jail, as he said, ‘ on suspicion of debt.’ He didn’t like the ‘ construction’ very well, and gave his opinion on impri- sonment for debt in the following clear and logical style: ‘ There’s neighbor Hard- scrabble, and I ; we were boys together. We used to go to the same “school ma’am” when we wa‘nt bigger than a mug o’ cider. By some twistification of luck, he’s got rich and I poor. He keeps a store where he buys and sells for profit—(I always got a- long, to be sure, by hard service—as Tom Tough said: till a while ago.) Says I, one day, neighbor Hardscrabble, I want a few dollars’ worth of your comfortables, and, if luck turns right,[’ll pay you one of these days. So he let me have ’em. The long an’ short of it is—I couldn’t pay him when he wanted it ; and now I’m here. Now ifI ought to be put injail for gitting trust- ed, he ought to be put injail for trusting me !— Independent Politician

The U. S. Gazette translates from the Courier Des Etats-Unis, an anecdote, which proves how dangerous it is for a man to stand still a few weeks, while the Spi- rit of the Age is rushing on like a steam chariot. A poor fellow in the simplicity of ignorance, tried to hurra in a manner that would please the Magistrates ; and not ha- ving read the newspapers he did not know ’that what was loyal in June was very un- loyal in October.

June. 1830.

Judge—Gen d’armes bring the prisoner into court. . hat is your name, Sir P

Prisoner.-—Peter Thomas, may it please

your bow.

Jud e. Peter Thomas, you stand accu- sed having uttered seditious cries a- gainst our illustrious king. The citizens

aVe trembled with horror at‘hearing you vociferate ‘ down with Charles the X." that noble heir of the most ancient monarchy— the father of his people, whose paternal reign restores France to her ancient splen- dor. We must, guard him against the in- sults‘of such a wretch.

Prisoner.—I was, saving your worship’s presence,"alittle in my cups, when that escaped me, as my friend here, the officer, can testify, especially as he had been drinking with me and then, instead of helping me home, he ran and entered the complaint against me.

Judge—The court condemns you, Peter Thomas, to pay a fine of 16 francs, to un- dergo three months imprisonment, and pay costs of court.

F ‘ ' October 1830. Judge.--Municipal Guards, brinhthe

prisoner into court.- —tht is yOur name}. ‘

Prisonerr—Peter Thomas, merit your. honor. . “ y 5"-

THE BRITISH ALRICAN.

Judge—Peter Thomas, sed of having uttered sed' our illustrious king. trembled with horror at erate ‘ hurra for Charles X . and cruel tyrant—the last of mily, which fell in aiming blow at France. His name is forever ascribed

Prisoner.—May it please you shonor, I hadjust come. out of prison, wher ' I been confined three months, wit

stand accu-

odious fa-

possibility of reading a newspaper was so happy to breathe again in op that, without dreaming ofofl‘ence, I crie ‘ Hurra for CharlesX !’

Judge—The court condemns you, Peter ‘

Thomas, to pay afine of 16 francs, to un- dergo three months imprisonment, and pay the costs of court.

Go-Betweem.-'—There is perhaps not a more odious character in the world than that of a go-between—by which I mean that creature who carrries to the ears of one neighbour every injurous observation that happens to drop from the mouth of another. Such a per-r son is the slanderer’s herald, and is altogther more odious than the slauderer himself. By his vile ofliciousness, he makes that poison effective, which else were inert; for three fourths ofthe slanders in the world would ne- ver injure their object, except by the malice of go-betweens, who, under the mask of double friendship, act the paltof double traitors.

To Cure Sore Eyes.v—‘ Good morning land- lord,’ said a man the other day as he stepped into a tavern to get'something to drink.

‘ Good morning sir, replied mine host—‘how do you do?’ ’

‘ Oh, I don’t know ’ said tha man, raising his goggles and Wiping away the rheum, ‘ I’m plagued most. to death with these here peskev sore eyes. I wish you’d tell me how to cure em’.

Willingly,’ said the merry host.—‘Wear your goggles over your mouth; wash your eyes in brandy— and I‘ll warrants cure.’

N, Y. Cons.

A few questions asked and answered, according to our way of thinking.

Who is the best man? Not he who makes the greatest show, or the most noise. But he who does the most gocd at the least expense.

Who isthe best Farmer? Nothe who has the largest farm or the most land. But he who does all his work at the right time, and in the right way.

Who is the best Lawyer? Not he who makes the most writs, or gets the most money. But he who has the most knowledge, and uses that knowledge honestly J .

Who is the best Politician? Not he who ruin the fence till he sees which side is the sli'ongella or who intrigues with the ignorant, the vicious, and the prqfligale, to got himself into office. But he who reads candidly, imparts the infor- mation he has acquired honestly, and is faithful4

in all situations. .N'. H. Post.

4': h Bonapartoahas stated to those with wh ‘ is intiniat’ London, that it is his in-

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get an act of “denizenship.” He has taken“ large house—a Very handsome one 23 South Crescent Hyde Park, and is in treat for. magnificent Estate in the vicinity 0 Brent- , wood, in the county of Essex. Rumour as o usual has sent forth a thousand conjectures relating to .his motives in visiting Europe, and

it was said on the 3lst of August an envoy ex-

tr ordinary from the Court of Spain, delivered to‘dis Majesty an autograph letter, containing

a solicitation to remove the ex-king from England, and a remonstrance in the event of a

refusal. . .N'. Y. Commerce.

‘ The residue ofthe estate of Madame Bona- e. mother of Napoleon, is estimated to to fifleen millions of dollars, after all sare paid. This immense estate is left male line ofthe Bonapartes, Josephis the present heir.

rising 2 years old, came to the remises of the undersigned about 4 months ago, the particular marks are as follows,—black . sides, white back, bell , and tail. ~ '

The owner may ave said Bull .‘ paying the cxpences incurred, on up

cation to .. JON H M‘ INNALLY. Battery Point, Dec. 22.

CHEAP 60033

THE Subscriber begs leave to acquaint

his Friends and the Public generally, that he has received by the late arrivals, .ar .. Supply of the following. Goods :—- . . ' ,

Fine black, blue, and olive brown broad Cloths,- printed Cottons; Bombazeens and Bombazetts; book and jaconet Muslins; white, brown and striped Shirting'; Flan- nels and Blankets ; Island and American Homespuns ; Moleskins, Fustians, and 0.. enburghs ; Ladies: Stays; silk, wanted and cotton Shawls; silk and cottOn Hand- kerchiefs; beaver, cotton, silk, and kid Gloves ; Ribbons, Lace, Net,’ and Veils ; worsted, cotton, and lambs’ wool Stockings; Gentlemen’s beaver Hats and fur Caps; -

,unsey Frocks and Scotch Bonnets; silk, worsted and swansdown Waistcoating; Gentlemen and Ladies’ Shoes ; Giro do Naples and Sarsnet Silks; KniVes 8LF'9rks; Razors and Scissors ; pen and pocket Knives ; Britanniatablesi. tea S oons; . plaited and iron daffipectaclesnn Snufl' Boxes; plane Irons, Files, LooksmBars and Hinges ; Candlesticks, Looking Glasses, Watch Seals, Keys, Chains, and I fine sil- ver Watch; afow fineGold Broachespmtfi chain, Rings; Soap,Candles,Teas,Sugar, t Tobacco -, and a quantity of excellent Rum, which will be sold by the puncheon or tWo gallons: a few barrels of excellent

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Cheese,-all which will be'sold at unused -:‘ low prices for cash. '

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