The Late Duke of Wellington ox a Bahsain.— Some years ago it was proposed to Mm to purchase a farm in tbe neighborhood of Stratlifieldsaye, which Liy contiguous to his estate, and was therefore a valuable acquisition, to which lie assontcd. When the purchase was completed h s steward congratulated him upon having s i ide such a bargain, as the seller was in difficulties and forced to part with it. 11 hat do you mean by a bargain ?" said the Duko. other replied, " It was valued at £1100, and we hare got it for £809." "In that case," said the Duke, "you will pleise to cairy the extra £300 t) the lata owner, and never talk to me of cheap land aga ' Raikes' Journal . , The workmen of Paris are about to start a journal lon their own account. There is this novelty abjut the plan | the articles are to ho pud for to ! the ralite pat upon them by the eUbaoribsrßi
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New Zealand Herald, Volume III, Issue 647, 8 December 1865, Page 5
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