A snapper up of unconsidered trifles.
SHAKSPEARE.

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HANDSOME BAR-MAIDS.


The following advertisement appeared in a New Orlean's journal:--Wanted,
two handsome ladies to assist in two bar-rooms, and to whom liberal wages
will be given. Beauties from New York, Charlestown, or Savannah will be
preferred. A well-shaped, well-looking black lady would meet
encouragement as an under bar-maid. Due attention will be paid to
applicants, at No. 60, Camp-street.

W.G.C.

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FRENCH MATRIMONIAL ADVERTISEMENTS.


Matrimonial advertisements being standard articles in our own newspapers
at this period, as a pleasantry they may be compared with the following,
extracted from various French journals:--

Une demoiselle bien née et aimable, ayant 120,000 francs de bien, desire
épouser un homme âgé et riche.