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our churches on Sunday last The worthy
clergyman suddenly stopped in the midst Of
the argumentalive portion of his sermon, and
gazed earnestly upon certain pew. The con-
gregauon did not know what TO make OF it,
but the pastor finally resumed, and went on
with his discourse until another, and another,
long pause caused the curiosity bump to swell
almost to bursting. What could be the matter?
Had the Rev. gentleman lost few leaves Of
his sermon, or-but no matter, he ended the
painful suspense, by declaring elf any lndivi-
dual desires copy Of my sermon, | will, with
pleasure, comply, but do protest against any
person taking notes of it." Here the mystery
was explained, and all eyes were turned to.
wards poor unfortunate son Of Adam IN
distant pew who was reclining upon his arm,
asifsurreputiously placing upon paper eswords
that burn" The officers Of the church ap-
preached him without delay, when behold, the
man was fast asleep, and was no doubt dream
ing of whole rows of unmended shoes and
boots, for he was poor honest shoemaker,
who could not lake short hand note, if the
whole Of Oregon depended upon ii.





At the basement Of the Capitol yesterday,
was exhibited very ingenious washing ma.
chine invented by MIR. Tippett of this city. The
wheels are propelled by steam from very
small boiler, which is warranted not TO burst
1t is we'll worth the attention Of all lovers O
clean clothes. He has also another patent ma
chine for preparing hominy.


Mr. w. Stewart has opened store few
doors below our office, where soda water O
The best quality can be had 10 wash down the
dust of the avenue. He has also for sale hun
dred other useful articles, among which is
Sears family library.