In accordance with the request contained, Mr. Doesticks did go to the premises designated, where he found said records, and a variety of articles of furniture in a state of chronic demolition. The records he carried away--the furniture he did not. An examination of the documents satisfied Doesticks that if properly compiled, and published, the work would sell. But feeling himself incompetent to the task of preparation unaided--the work being of a scientific character--he decided to call to his assistance his friend Knight Russ Ockside. In his youth this gentleman had the advantage of being employed in sweeping out the medical college in Thirteenth street, and was once severely injured when young by being hit with a medical book on the head; and these facts it was generally conceded, in accordance with the spirit of modern progression, entitled him to the honorary degree of M.D. The scientific part of the work of compilation was therefore left to Dr. Ockside, who has endeavored to do full justice to the subject. Doesticks has reorganized the Elephant Club, and applications for membership will be received by him at No. 70001, Narrow street. N.B. Applicants will be particular to bring testimonials as to character. No persons will be received against whom a shadow of suspicion exists that they are of foreign birth, whilst to be a native would be a permanent bar to their membership. THE END. THE MEMOIRS OF REV. SPENCER H. CONE, D.D. PREPARED BY HIS FAMILY _484 pp. 12mo. Bound in Muslin, Printed on fine white paper, Price $1.25_ EMBELLISHED WITH A STEEL PORTRAIT. * * * * * Dr. Cone, late pastor of the First Baptist Church, city of New York, was one of the most remarkable men of the present age, his life was full of romance and incident, as as well as a bright example of Christian virtues; the volume should find a welcome at every fireside, and a place in every family library. Among the numerous testimonials from all sections of the country, we take pleasure in quoting the following: NOTICES OF THE PRESS. "A Biography of a famous preacher and man, written with power and eloquence."--_Philadelphia Evening Post._ "Its perusal will be grateful to every person who admires active piety and can appreciate Christian virtues."--_Family Journal, Albany._ "Spencer Houghton Cone, one of those good and faithful servants whose career exemplifies the surpassing beauty of a genuine religious life. The work is produced in elegant form, with a superb engraving of Dr. Cone. It deserves a place as a standard of good works and deeds in all families."--_N.Y. Daily News._ "Its subject, one of the first men, and leading minds, for years, in our denomination, will ensure it a wide circulation."--_Richmond, Va. Herald._ "Mr. Cone's reputation as an eloquent and fervent minister of the Gospel, as a strong, clear, earnest thinker, was acknowledged throughout the Union."--_Boston Gazette._