["Most of the horses were standing, but propping themselves up against a wall or a post."—Standard, Wednesday, October 12th.]

Pity the sorrows of a worn-out horse,

Whose trembling limbs support him 'gainst a wall;

Who asks you,—fearing future trials worse—

To kill him with a sudden shot,—that's all.


A CORRESPONDENT signing "INNOCENTIA DOCET," wants to know if "the Hub of the Universe" is an official appointment that can only be held by a Mahommedan or a Mormon?


CONVERSATIONAL HINTS TO YOUNG SHOOTERS.