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CERTIFICATES

New York, Oct. %, 1889.
certify that have this day superintendent trial eta
Fire Engine of Rogers Patent, made by VIM. Plat b
CO. at Waterford, Saratoga New York, with vt
the hest engines belonging the corporation of the city
of New York. The trial made in the corporation
yard, and from the experiment., am persuaded that the
engine of H. gers Patent will throw water, and
greater distance, with the application of less power,
than corporation engines.
further certify thai fire -neine llas ever been
ibitcd III this city which could compete with the New
York engines, which should answer our purpose
cept Rogers Patent above mentioned. The construc-
ton of Rogers Patent is exccedin ly simple, and SOC
reason why ii should OF go into general use. Be-
sides il lbs another advantage ii can be furnished at
n,uch less cost JAMES GULlCK.
Chief Engineer OF y Fire Department.
| Utca July 9, 1884.
| most checrfay comply with request from Wa.
Plat TO give my opinion in relation TO the Fire
Engine of Rogers Patent, manufactured by them at
Waterford Suratoga co n. Y.
The corporation Of btica have purchased one of tbs
above mentioned engines, and from repeated trials, do
not hesitate pronounce it decidedly superior to any
other fire engine in use of which have any know
ledge: and do most fully concur i'll the Certificate Ct
GuIick, the chiefenouecr Of the New York Fire Depart
nent in relation It's merits. The pump of this engine
is constructed in single cylinder, md is exceeding
" simple aud little liable get oflepair that
do hesitate that in my Judgment it will sooa
| superscdc the nss OF the coiunon ri;ton engine.
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is ~. IL. Lewis, to whit,
!st he made, or to d.. o. A.
e,lt &. " 81
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ANNUALSTOR 1886
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c. A. LUZENRERG, NJ. D.
Professor OF Anatomy (atl interim
Requisites and fees Of Graduation tile same as in
the UNIVERSITY of l'euIlsyivand. znr %
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-01-16

Mr. a. nominated Col. Samuel H. Lewis. OF
Rockingham whose claims Were sustained by
Messrs. Stuart Murdaugh and Dorman.
Mr.. Motfet nominated Col. Alexander r
Giyeas OF Rockingham, whose merits were en-
forced Nv Messrs Bare, Riyes, and Randolph.
Jopt vote with the Senate--Lewis ST. Civ.
ems 70
SO Col. Samuel Fl. Lewis was duly elected
Brigadier-General, to supply the vacancy aiore
said.
BANKING.
On motion Of Mr.. Carter, the bill establish
ing certain general regulations for the incorpo-
ration Of Banks, was referred TO committee of
the whole House, and on motion of Mr. Wat
hias, made the special order of the day for Mon
day next
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-01-16
TIIE DISASTER II TnOY-

The public journals furnish very intellgibie
accounts OF the late disaster al Troy. IN New
lork, which II appear, was an aroldncAe or
slide OF earth, from the hill above the town OF
Troy. The following Is a description Of it:
An avalanche OF clay came tumblng from
IN emiuencc Of nearly 300 feet. moving down
the base OF the hill 10 level land, and then con-
uaued. from the impulse II received, to the dis
iahee OF about 500 feet, covering up acres Of
ground, accompanied with "A cataract Of water
aud sand, which kept up. Il terrible roar. The
mase moved along with great rapidity, cartyil g,
with II two stables ard three dwelling houses
aud crushing thea aud their contcuts iute
thousands Of piece. The stables and horses
were moved to a distance of over 200 feet To "A
hollow, on the corner of Washington aud
Fourth streets.
" In It's way the avalanche also encountered a
BRICK kIln, buYlng II partially over, and trum-
! Ding II together, from which, a few minutes
alter, flames rushed forth and lit up the city as
with great conlIacraton
g." The three dwellings DESTROYED were flight
structure, and were occupied, one by Mr. John
Grace, another by Mrs. LeaYcnsworlh and the
! third ~ Mrs. Warner, the last OF which W o.
fortunately vacant at the time Of the calamity.
In Grace hou,p was himself, wife & little boy.
/ he two lutner were eXtrIcated from the luIns
] dead and the boy WIS taken cut alive very lit
tie hut, bare footed and bare headed. the bull.
Iihg having leen shattered in a thousand pie
ces-Whlch Is undoubtedly oac ofthc most sin
snllr escapes that eyer cane To our knowledge
p" There We're .ourol Mrs. Leavpu> worth's fam.
! tlY IN her hoG,c-her,ef and three children
Wo oil the children We're in bed at the time and
probably asleep, and were afterwards taken from
| the midst OF the wreck dead, crushed almost to
i 1eiiy, and were undoubtedly thrown Instantly
lfem natural sleep lhtoa sleep of death. Mrs
heayens worth was taken cut shockjnaly bruised.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-01-16
GEN. SANTA ANNA

The following article respecting his arrival al
| Louisville. &c. we copy from the Gazette oil
that city. il Will be read with interest:
'>'eneral Santa Anna and Co. Almonie, &C
COMMANDED by Gen. Hockey aud Col DYER from
he Texas army, passed through our city yester
day ON their way TO Washington. They made no
longer solourn amongst us than was necessary
IN changing from boat to boat; and vet their ar
rival having been announced large concourse
OF citizens crowded around them, TO see the far
famed M,x'can Chieftan. In person, Santa
Anna Is hight and slender about five feet ten
inches hi H. and Of an erect military bearing
HIS complexion is somewhat dark but he would
pass any where for a white man. His face is
highly intellectual, and did we not know him to
be despot and a tyrant, we should have taken
HIM Tor a polite and easy gentleman. He has
never been in the L, S. before and does not speak
English atall.
Col, Almoute is of copper complexion.
such as our Indians have square built and
lows about five feet six inches in height; his
lace is round and he has jolly phiz. telling Won
upon first approach that be is "a good fellow and
true :" but, upon closer examination, there is an
expression of hi, eye, which tells that he is
real SINCE cat /. G. wors than he looks to be
lie SPEAKS English as huently and as correctly
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-01-16
ABOLITION IN CONGRESS

On the 9Th INST. the House of Representa-.
was again asltated by the presentation ., -
petitions, two OF them signed exclusively bv :.
men (who had better have been a,,.n5. 20.
their household dulies,) praying for tho ,bo,.'
OF Slavery in the District ofColumbi, An
them were presented by that fre-brand lob. . VI
Adams, who seems generally to be the ..,...,
agent of mischief. Neu
The reception eft the first petition was v.
| ly opposed by Mr.. Glasscock of Geo. I'm,
ton to lay 10th the petition and the obi.e,;a. ''
the table prevailed-yeas 1870, nays GO, VI
The second petition being offered. several.
tons were made but the question " Sb,ni,%
received % had precedence, and it prero,l.,
yeas 1876, nays IS. 1t was then laid on the III,
| by vote of Isl to so. '''e'
The third petition being then presented NJ
Lawlcr of Ala. objected to its recenton nj
upon debate arose, which had not termn,,.a
when the House adjourned.
Mr. Pnckncys resolution Of las, ..x.;on
which he, and our representative, (Capt Co,,.
and all It's supporters, thought the snake =.
killed." did not even scotch it, The ,rn,,
is, no miIk-sop expedients can put an end -
this perpetual agitation. The question shonal,
met upon lis merits. at once, and no room ii,
for cguvocaion and sLutnc. In this strngal.
all who are not FOR the South are' Ac..ssr Ia.
and it is high time that she knew her t,;s.1.
from her enemies.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-01-16

Reuben " Uhitney-The Phladelph'a
National Gazette publishes a Circular, address
ed by this notorious parsonage TO the depo
site banks, which, by his own admission, ell,
ploy him to reside at Washington, TO ai'ehu
TO their interests" In this letter dated mo
venber !, 1885, after drawing contrast oc
tween the manner in which the negotiation u
exchange, transfers, &c. had boon conduc'caO ny
the U. S. Banks and the Pets, very ia'o'A'
bic, Of course, to the lauer,) he points our sew
raj provisions of the law regulating the deFo'
sites of the public money, which he deems y
nerous and unjust" to the Pets, and "hieh ~
intends TO exert himself to have changed al '"'
present session OF Congress, by enlishtehl"e
certain members of that body, whom he mooe't
ly supposes to be Ignorant Of the facts "'".'
show the injustice complained Of! Among NV
benefits promised to the Pets, is, that their hu'"
Der will be reduced, so as to augment the "o
fits of those retained, Che preference oou'"
10 be given to such OF them as employ H. w.
Whitney to reside at Washington to aueh' "
their interests land a repeal of that paf' u
law OF Congress which requires payment u J..
terest By the Pets OIL the amount oil 'h'"
posites, retrospcctivcly as well as rrosl'ee"''''
by which they will be enabled TO realize p.
sent. heavy bonus, and enjoy Tic use o ''l' f''.
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ORA WING RECEITEDt
AVERETT'S OFFICE. }

january 9lh, 1897.
dawn Nos. of the Richmond No.
AZ As 81 3 IS 12 % 81 30 50.
ANOTHER CAPITAL!
IL Ticket No. Sc. IS. 81, a Dapital was
sold and paid at AVERETT'S OFFIC.t.
a. Drawn Nos. of the Petersburg No. II,
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~ Wellsburg Nos,
50 50 IS g. 65 / 81 Is GO 70 % 20 4
AZ Or TursnAy Ar2 o'cLocK p, NJ
The drawing of the MononeaIia, Class one
VIII he acknowledgements 95.OOO. S. .00o, i.
ulo, 1900, 1000, 1.lS6, and IS of ,OCO, 10 Of
500, 10 Of 200, &c &c. &c.
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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-01-16

Or tie rro.iratien cfths eLarlsians ana ),
eoeues Of the day, that impressive ,s,.'Y .n''.
of Milton, the bard OF freedom in o,he, :,
g" Peace hath It's victories as well as W.
victories as tar mort glorious than ,ho..
BY ball or basone''as their connections are no. ;.
important, and their results more wide ,a A0''
and enduring. p'eas
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-01-16

On motion of Mr.. A III /
ded to execute the ioil
election Of a Brigadier
agade, TO supply the vad
promo6on OF General hi IL
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-01-16
LIE FAMILY X ESII
For RENT.

'E$llE Brick Tenement, situated on the North
n West corner of third aud West Streets, oc-
cupled the past year by Mr.. kcan th, trne-
ment IS spacious and very fayorably construct
ed 'or the convenience ola family, with small
garden and well OF excellent pure water
The " Cottage adjoining the above named
lot, formerly occupied by Mr.. Ncwhall This
mouse Is adapted to the accommodation ola small
family, with 4 large and productive Garden
and a variety of rare and choice fruit trees Pos
session of both residences can be had immedi-
atelv For farther particulars and terms of rent
apply to NJ. W. DAVENPORT
January . 3tn
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-01-16
EXTRAORDINARY PHENOMENON.

Ertraet ola iette, from Jriend IN to member
Of Congress from the Site ot Nelo iork.
Troy, MoNDAy MORNING, Jan. 2, 1887.
The lower part OF our city has become a
modern Pompcl. Last egenih", about seven
o'clock, the hill at the lower pant OF the city
slid down, covering up houses, barns, &c, win
men, W omen and children III item. 1t l.as COW
cred up every thing half way 10 the river, pas
sing over Sixth, Fifth and Fourth streets 10
Thifd street
E." Never was there greater CONSERVATION.
| The whole city is alive, and on the spot, with
thousands from other places digging out the
dead. They have found eight dead bodies, and
nineteen horses. 1t is impossible to say how
many lives are lost. | have Just come from the
spot, AMI saw them dig out two httle children,
lying IN trundle bed, sleeping the sleep oil
death, without bruIse upon them, probably
smothcred.
" Where Fourth street was, the earth is at
least sixty feet high. There were not many
houses near the spot, but what were are buried.
Ii Is calculated that seven buildings each occu.
ped by two or three families, are DESTROYED.
There was house upon the hill, which has
not been discovered.
= was sitting in my house. and heard rum.
bling noise, like distant thunder and went TO the
door and saw light in the South. aud a cloud
coming over the CITY, and soon er0ret fell like
ha1l. Soon the bells commenced ringing, and
went 10 the spot Immediately. The brick kiln
was carried hundred rods, and was on fire
II gave light enough 10 s.e the horrible and novel
scene.
=" To eadd to the dreadful sublime, the water
came ioamlng down the hill in torrent. 1t Is
now evident that the earth about here is vocan-
lc, or that the water comes from the mountains
east OF Us. The 5wamps that are not filled up
with earth are filled VITA water. 1t is a melan-
choly day with US
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-01-16

as ,ny American sad While here, laughed and
Iaked with different per sous quite unconcernedly
yet II was evdent that ne aud his " liege lord
wer. anxious To escape from the curious gaze oil
our honest but PLAIN republicans. Their ms.
zion To The seat OF Government We presume, Is
for the purpose OF proclaimlng from the most ex-
allied point IN 'he political world, and 10 the pre-
senee Of the men OF all nations, that Texas has
fairly won her fre sdom, and richly deserves to
wear il. Her star tlength looms above the POI
iitical horizon"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-08-24
MISCELLANY.
From the Richmond Enquirer.
THE PlASA.

AN INDIAN TRADITION OF ILLINOIS
No part Of the United States can vie,
IN wild and romantic scenery, with the
blatis of Illinois. On ore side of the RI.
yer, often at the waters edge, a perpen-
dicular wall Of rock rises to the height Of
some huadred feet. Generally on the
opposite shore is a level bottom or prai-
rte, of several miles width, extending to
q similar bluff that rises parallel with the
river One OF these ranges commences
at Alton, and extends, with few inter
walls, for many miles along the left bank
Of the Mississippi and Illinois rivers =
In descending The river TO Alton, the ira
weller will observe, between that town
and the mouth of the Illinois, a narrow
ravIne, through which a small stream
discharges its waters into the Mississippi.
That stream is the Piasa, its name is In
dian, and signifies. in the language of the
Illinois, "Ihe Bird that depours Men"
Near the mouth of that stream, OIL the
smooth and perpendicular face of the
bluff, at an elevation which no human
art can reach, is cut the figure of an en-
ormous bird. with its wings extended
The bird which this figure represents,
was called by the Indians, THE Piasa"
and from this is derived the name Of
the stream. The tradition of the Piasa
is still current among all the tribes OF the
upper Mississippi, and those who have
inhabited the valley of the Illinois, and
is briefly this:
haoy thousand moons before the arri-
val OF the pale faces, when the great
2lagalonix aud Mastodon, w hose bones
are now dug up, were still living in the
land oil the green prairies, there existed
bird OF such dimensions that he could
easily. carry off in bis taIons, a full grown
deer. Having obtained taste of human
heSh, from that time he would prey up
on nothing else. He. was as artfui as
ne was powerful-wouId dart suddenly
and unexpectedly upon an Indian, bear
him OIL to one Of the cages in the bluff
and deyour him. Hundreds Of warriors
attempted for years to destroy him, but
without success. Whole villages were
nearly depopulated, and CONSERVATION
spread through all the tribes Of the Iii
nois. AT length, Owatoga, Chief W ose
fame extended as warrior even beyond
the great lakes, separating himself from
the rest OF his tribe, tasted IN solitude foI
the space of whole moon, and pray ed
to the Great Spirit, the Master of Life
that he would protect his children from
the Piasa. On the last night of his fast
the Great Spirit appeared to him in 9
dream, and directed him to select TWEEN.
ty OF his warriors, each armed with (
bow and pointed arrows, and concea
them in designated spot. Near tn,
place OF their coDcealment another war
Eior vas to stand in open view, as vic
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ErOnl TIE GZnhe

Ibe wing presses 10 The large cities have
S Gr ,t e.amorlng for specie for expectation,
Ths;r ne purpose OF paying debts abroad.
i heir friends on the ether side Tell them rha.
taey a'e altogether in the wrong, and tb,t
II .hty are disposed TO pay their debts, thew
can DO 1t without putting themselves To- n.
trouble ct exporting specis. The London
Courier says -
II IS not necessary, as have repeated
~ shown, that gold should be sen, from The
United States 10 accomplish this. All that
IS necessary, is 10 ship produce Tor the Euro.
pcan market. This may, at all events, DO
procured and il remains to lie seen wbeihe.
the debtors 10 England, in Anerica- are dis
auce." 'NS' P'S-
Very oblising, indeed, Of the Courier bp.
II we are not sadly out in our eckonipg g, II IL
The interest Of debtors in this country to ship
gold and silver in payment, at loss Of ten or
fifteen per cent, rather than cotton a, the loss
OF hfty or seventy Eve.
". r. Spectator.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-08-24

Examinations in La,c and Physic-Our
men folk, if they can't get through
question, how beautifully they can go
round it, cant they? Nothing ever stops
them. had two brothers, Joseph and
Eldad, one was lawyer, the other was
doctor. They were talkin about their
examination one night at huskin frolic,
up to governor Balls big stone barn at
Silckvile. Says Josy, when was ex.
amincd, the judge axed me about real es-
tate; and. say he, Joseph, says he, that's
fee2 Why, says ], Judge, it depends
on the matter of the case In common
one, says |, cell six dollars pretty fair
one bat lawyer Webster has got afore
sow, have heard tell, 1000 dollars, that
do call a fee. Well, the Judge he lar
fed ready to split his sides-(hinks |,
old chap, you'll burst like steam byler
ifyou han't got safety valve somewhere
or auother:) and, say be, | VOW that's
supeTGne; I'll endorse your certificates
for you, young man; there's no fear of
you, you'll pass the inspection brand a
ny how. Well. says EIdad. hope
may be skinned If the same thing didn't
cen almost happen to me at my exami-
nation They axed me nation sight
Of questions, some on 'em could answer,
and some on EN- no soul could, right off
the reel at a word. without little cy-
pherin'; at last they axed me, How
would you calculate 10 put a patient into
a sweat, when common modes wouldn't
do no how p why" says 7, "Id do
as DR.. Comfort Payne served father"
And bow was that? said they. why"
says |, "he put him in such sweat as
never seed bin in afore in all my born
days, since was raised, by sending il
his bill, and if that didn't sweat him it,
pity u was an active does, you may
depend" II guess that ere chap ha,
cut his eye teeth" said the president
"let him pass as appreciated. Sam Slick