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Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-09-06

Dj"Thc Democratic town Committees of the
different towns will perceive call by the Gen.
trail Corresponding Committee of the County, for
a Convention to be holden OF Centrcvillc on the
3Oth ~
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-09-06

Flour Monopoly.--lt is stated in Buffalo
papers that very extensive combination
prevails throughout the great west to mon.
opolze the ''staff of lifo." That numerous
banks and mill owners have united their
interests to keep up the price of bread
stufls.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-09-06
Notary Public for Oakland Co., Mic

State Of Michigan, Oakland County, SIS.
|, the undersigned, do solemnly affirm
and declare in the presence of Almighty
God, the searcher of all hearts, that atten-
ded an election held at the village of Pom
tiac, in the town of Pontiac, in said county,
on the 2lst and 22nd days of August,
1887, for the purpose Of electing Repre-
sentative to the Congress of the United
States, and that | voted at said election for
Isaac E. Crary TO ill said Office, SO affirm.
JACOB LooP.
Affirmed before me, this Goth day of
August, A. ID. 1887.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-09-06
We copy below a PILL for the benefit of the
friends of u National Bank
OLD SAYINGS.

The extracts annexed may now pass for pc.
litical maxims. The very apostacy of some of
the distinguished men who uttered them, is but
additional evidence of the fatal power of tho
it exposes the weakness Of principle in the au-
thors-GLObe.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-09-06
State of Michigan, Oakland County, SIS.

I,Orange S. Jones, do solemnly swear,
that at the election held in the township of
Pontiac, in said county and state, on Mon
day and Tuesday, the 2lst and 22d days
of August inst, voted the ticket that was
given me by Gen. Calvin Hoichkiss.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-09-06

We, the undersigned, being duly sworn,
do depose and say, that at the election held
in the village Of Pontiac, for the town of
Pontiac, the county of Oakland and state Of
Michigan, on the 2lst and 22d days of Au-
gust, A. ID. 1887, for the election Of rep
resentative to the Congress of the United
States, we then voted for Isaac L, Crazy
c. ii
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-09-06

G Williams lie Hargcr
Francis barrow William Sheldon
Horace & Thurber Solomon Close
r Chapman Jonathan p Webster
III Buddington Levi Birmingham
William Allen nj l. Bagg
Caleb Buchanan John Pardee
: Hodges Luther Freeman
II w Barber Henry M Perry
+ ID Preston Levi Rice
Blanchard Daniel Clark
Charles Terry Calvin G. Parks
Barney Terry I. S Todd
Merritt Terry Fowler Quimley
Benjamin Davis Warren Nichols
Jesse Croshaw Ii Graham
John B Martz VIM Thomas
J K Bowman Samuel Hascall
Geo Banghart William Gulick
o Chamberlain M Bardsley
Henry Butts Samuel Brotherton
ID Bissell Joseph Ii Linaberry
j A Weeks Il Beach
Saml Ward Benz Irish
G w Williams Robert l. Patten
Il G Sloan Orison Allen
julius Dean james Bryant
Ezra Dayton Asahel Fuller
Lewis w Mann Selby Parshall
VIM Loreo VIM Merrill
A Friday Samuel N CAN'T
| Asa Sawtell Moses Marsh
George Hill Joseph B Jakeway
Peter Covert Moses Riley
Thomas Barnes Ransom II Bedding
| Croker Giddins O ID Richardson
! Marsoin Allen VIM Phelps
| Nathaniel Leonard w nj Mcdonnell
George Galloway q Hardenburgh,
| Nathan Peterson John Parshall
| Alanson Powell Ill N Howard
Allen Spencer James Stafford
Rufus Crane G. w Harback
Fabius Maxon William Davis
Elisha Holmes Job Irons
james Mullhollcn
/ certify that the above was subscribed and dl
ly sworn before me on the Odd, 23d, oath and 25t
days of August, A. ID. 1897,
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-09-06
Sac Of Michigan, Oakland Couatu, SIS.

State Of Michigan, OAKLAND County, SIS.
/, Calvin HotchlSiss, do solemnly swear
that on Monday, the 2lst of August instant,
| delivered to Orange s. Jones a ticket
with the name of Isaac e. Crary for Rep
resentativc to Congress on the same, which
was the only ticket handed to him during
the election. CALVIN HoTcHKIss.
Sworn and subscribed before me, this
Goth day of August, A. ID. 1887.
CALVIN G.. PARKS, j. p.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-09-06
State of Michigan, Oakland County, IS.

State Of Michigan, Oakland County, IS.
/, Charles Waldo, being duly sworn, do
say upon solemn oath, that on the 22d day
of August, 1887, at the village of Pontiac,
| then and there voted for Isaac L.. Crazy
for member Of Congress, and that the said
vote was deposited by the board of inspec-
tors in the ballot box, and further this de-
ponent saith not. CHARLES WALDO.
Pontiac, August, Oath, 1S37--then the
above was sworn and subscribed before
me. ISAAC J. VOORHEES,, j. p.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-09-06
ELECTION RETURNS.

The following arc all the returns we have yet
Crary-[Democratic.l Wells-[ Federal
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-09-06

ship of Pontiac, in tho county Of Oakland and
state Of Michigan, on the twenty first and twen-
ty second days of August, A.. ID. 1887. for the
election ola representative to the Congress of the
United States, we then voted for Isaac Il. Crazy
for representative to Congress.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-09-06
ORANGE % JONES.

mark.
Sworn and subscribed before me, this
26th day of August, A. ID. 1887.
CALVIN G. PARKS, j. p.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-09-06
State of Mich;gan, Oakland Countv, IS.

State Of Michigan, Oakland County, IS.
We, the undersigned, Individually for
ourselves,) do solemnly swear that we at.
tended the election held at the Court House,
in the township ofPontiac. on Monday and
Tuesday, the 2lst and 22d days ofAugust
1887, and during said election each of us
voted for Isaac E. Crazy, the democratic
nnnLiInt, c,r, 20 fi,,1, 10 Cnnnrocc
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-09-06

State Of Michigan, Oakland County, SIS.
|, Joseph Harris, do solemely swear,
that attended election in the township Of
Pontiac on Monday the 2lst day of Au.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-09-06

certify that the above was subscribed
and duly sworn before me on the 24th, 25th,
Doth and 2Sth days of August, A. d. 1887.
WIN. S. HENDERSON, ]. p.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-09-06

/ certify that the above was subscribed and du-
ly sworn before me on the ODD, 23d, 24th and 25th
days of August, A. ID. 1897,
WIN. 5. HENDERSON, j. p.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-05-05
PAPER

TETl]E puGllsher Of the GENESEE
4 FARMER grateful for the patronage
hitherto cX ended to his Agricultural pa
pers, would give notice that new volume
(the 7th) OF the GhNE>GE FARMER. viii
commence on he tir.l Of January, 1887.
1t viii bc enlarged and herwlso improved,
and no eXcrIious spared 10 sustain the high
rank it has attained. j. Is published every
Saturday, in q1arro form, making an anna
a volume OF 4l6 pages, AT s. year, pay
able in odrunce
The Cd volume of HE MONTHLY GENE
SEE FARMER also commences on The first
of January. 1t is published on he first OF
each month, lG pages large octave, at 80
cents year--Sevcn copies for S}-TWcve
for s. always ~ advance, All letters to
come free of postage.
D7P oslmasters and others Ia all sections
OF the country, are respectfully invited to
act as agents 10 procure subscribers for
these papers
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Frederick lucI.'s Estate.

T7O the Hon. the probajr Count for the
Il DIatrlct Of CmUeudcn, comes Henry
p. HIckok, Of Burlington, in SAID District
and shews ;hai lie his legal guardian or
Mortimer &. Buell., male infant under the
age oflwcn'y one years and OF Maria y. Blu.
ell, a female infant under The age of eighteen
years, both Of the town If Burlington
aforesaid that tn" SAID Mortimer C.. and
Nara A. are scIzed as tenants IN common
in their own RICH, il fee Of certain par.
eel Of land being the undivided Half Of
seventy acres in Durhug 90, lying on the
Hinesburgh road end hnown a. he Barber
place. the same being subject 10 the wld-
owls dover land that -ac of said par
Gel of land is conducive to the best inter.
ests Of his said wards. Therefore he prays
said Court to grant him license asa EN-
power INN to sell the SAID land and your
petitioner will ever pray.
llGNRY p. IllcKoK.
Burlington, Aptil II, 1887.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-05-05
Saddlcry & Carriage Trim
.lllilGI

:nlngS.
4 UST received and now being opened a,
~ the Hardware Store; the most full and
complete assortment of Sadd,cry, and Car
Rage trimmings ever offered to the trade in
this place, comprising foil asSormcnrs Of
Brass, Plated, JapancG and timed Saddlcry;
Cotton and Worsted Webb, wide and rarfow
Slrajning and Rein do, carriage laces; Steps.
cXles, and plated dash hons; plated and bra S.
plated Carriage, Gig and Sukcy Lamps Sc
all Of which viii be sold at reduced plccs for
cash or short credit, by
ROBERT MOODY.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-05-05
EW GOODS

TfFNE m We ,H0rNet,
\ UST received Icy LANDn a, the
~ Nalcty Shop; Twist Combs; Chalk
Crayons; drawing Pencils, India Rubber,
fine Bombazine STOCKS with Bows. &c
&c, We are receiving and shall continue
to receive all articles necessary to keen
our assor men, good, We have received
some good and largo cotton and scotch
glngham Umbrellas.
PINGBORN g. BRLN,S. M4ID
Morch l3, 1887, 9w
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-05-05
LYMAN g. COLE.

WILL pay cash for few thousand feet
w clear stuff White Pine Boards and
rIaHk, tnI in. -, |, and 8 M thick
thoroughly seasoned, free from sap or pitch
Also seasoned Hard Maple Plank . in.
thick, 10 be delivered at their Store.
Burlington, March 10. 1897.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-05-05
NEW GOODS.

.ATIIROP & POTWIN have received the
- last week few ps. heavy Blk. Italian
Silks, Light Cord French Cambrcks, Gloves,
Hosiery, Thread Laces, Long White Lace
Gloves French H'orking Cotton and Cause,
Ribbans, &c &c
April II.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-05-05
ELOPE.ME.NI

WHEREAS my wife hdelnc, left nv
W b d and board on the 3Olh nit. with
out any just provocn,ion, do hereby
forbid all persons harboring or trusting her
on my account as viii pay no debts of her
aticr this date.
WHITING ANDREWS.
Charlotte, April 5, 1897.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-05-05
Htna Insurance COMPANY.

A1tna Insurance Company.
NNIlE subscriber continues to insure all
- kinds Of real and personal property
as agent for said Company, to whom ap
pllcalion may at all times be made at his
Office in Burlington, TIE established
reputation of his Company for stability.
fairness and lbcraIny in their dealings.
Heeds no further commentator.
WIN. A. GRlswoLD.
Burlington, April 6, 1886.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-05-05
Looking Glasses,
Portrait 81 Picture frames &c,

"lIE Subscriber has now ready for sale
Il and will be constantly manufacturing
a splendid assortment of LOOKING
GLASSES, from % cts. to Sl0, made by
the best city workmen, and VIII be sold at
New York prices, at wholesale or retail.
Portrait aud picture frames, and all gold
work in the line, done on shor, nolce and
N The best manner at his factory over the
Hardware and Drug Store II. Moopy.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-05-05
POCKET BOOKS, CARD CASES sc.

Plain and inlaid shelf Card Cases, pearl and
wrought ivory Card Cases, gilt and morocco
do; Souvenirs. Note Cases, Memorandum
Books. Tablet, Thread and Needle Cases of
beautiful finish and extensive variety; ladies'
silver and steel mounted Pocket Books, sim
pie aud combined with Card Cases and Ncc>
die Books furnished and plain; Gcntlomcn's
Wallets and Pocket Books, in as great vali.
ETY. as can be found in the city Porcelain
States. Leaves and Tablets shell Card Bas-
kcts. Of beautiful and varied forms.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-05-05
Rigging. (Ordaue. &C.

Rigging, Cordage, &c.
0mM COILS Russia, Manila and
va W W Tarred RlggJng., of all DIES,
crIp'lons. Cambcrlines, Cod Lines, Mar
IN and Sail Thread, by
], & J. II, PECK g. Co.
March Q. 1887.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-05-05
EVE WATER.

mr. .1ddms' Ceiebrdt"d rye Wdier,
warranted an ohectual cure Tor sore, weak.
and lnlamed eyes.
PRICE % CENTS PER VIAL.
Wits celebrated article was invented by
n one Of the most distinguished physicians
i'ihe age, and during an extensive practice
OF 80 years, he invariably rcsotlod to it in all
cases OF sore, weak and intlamed eyes, tina!
came under his notice, and so great celeb
rity did he acquire thereby, that the, came TO
him from all parts, and in no instance was il
ever known to fail in producing the desired
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-05-05
Elc.rir Vegetable Balsamique
n. II. DOWNS

TEGETaBLE B1LS.1MIC ELIXIR
For Coughs. Colds. Consumption, Caiarrh
Group. Asthma. Whooping Cough. and al
other diseases of the head, chest and lungs.
mPhlels containing history Of the med.
icinc---a sketch of the diseases for which it
is mncndod--ccttifrates from uuqucs.
tionablc sources-amplc directions, and much
other important information accompanying
each bottIe-may be had of any Of the Aren-
cjcs, gratis. J. CURTIS. Druggist, 81. A.
bans VI. wholesale Agent and joint proprie-
tor. The following arc especially appointed
retail Agents.
Burlington Lahrop &, Potwin, James,
Smith s. Co. and r. Moody.
HineSJurgh-A. S. &. d. G. Weller.
YWjlton--W ellington, Whitney " Co., Clark
Boardman & Co.
ChddoW Samuel II. Barnes. and most
other respectable Druggists, &c. in the coun-
try.
st. Adams. July 70, 1885, if
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RICH GOODS.

Gold and silver Pencil Cases in great vari
ETY.; gold silver, shell, pearl and finely painted
Snnil and Tobacco Boxes; silver Spoons.
Thmbles, butter and fruit KnivcS pearl, agate
and glass silver mounted Seals; silver noun
ted Drks, Scissors, Slllcjtocs Encrics and
Wakes; silver Tooth Picks, Whistles and
Ra,tlcs; a variety Of elegant pearl Watch
Stands; ladies' rch gold plated Head Bands,
Bracelets and Bouquet Holders; inaid rose
wood and silver furnished Sewing Boxes ;
silver plated Teeth Brush, soap and shaving
Boxes gold and silver VInaigrettos.
CUTLERY
Pearl, ivory, stag, horn and cocoa handled
|. ., 3 and blade Pen aud Pocket Knives, Of
'Rogers',' Hunts" "CIook's," "Rotheram
and "Bagshaw's' manufacture, DESK bowie
and pruning Knives; pearl ivory and stag
handled silver capped Dirk Knives; great
variety of English and French manufactured
Ra2ors in cases on cards aud Dozens; NINA
tarc Knives and Scissors; pocket, button hole,
nail, lace and common Scissors and Shears, Of
English and German make, orovery form and
quality; Twcczers, Sc,
BRUSHES.
French, English Il American hair Brushes.
oiall possible varied size and finish clothes
nail. hat, comb, shaving and shoe Brushes, :,
great variety |, 9, 3, 4 and 5row fine Freucho'
English aud American Teeth Brushes crumb
and flesh Brushes.
COMBS.
Fine ivory Combs Of all sizes and prices ;
wrought and PLANE shell Back and Side
Combs, shell and buffalo horn Twist Combs;
shell, ivory and horn Dressing Combs peurl
shell and horn Pocket Combs; silver. Gull
and jappanned metallic Twist Combs; let and
guilt shell Side Com5cs.
SOAPS, PERFUMARY AND OILS.
Almond paste Shaving Soap; "Kow's,"I
white g. brown Toilet Shaving Soap; French
transparent and eXquisiiely pcrfumcd Toile,
Soaps, Lawsons composition Soap for the
extraction Of Oils from CLOTH American Toll.
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G. sAE5 z. I'D "a


This may certify to all whom it may concern
that |, the subscriber. residing in lladlcv. Mass.
have made an improvement, in The med cine
invented b, me, and dcnoninatcd DIR. iona
than Moorc's Essence fLilc,' and have com
municatcd the Recipe to Henry Seymour Of
said liadley, and to him only. The United
States is full Of the sophisticated article, and
this is TO give notice TO the public that if they
wish Tor the genuine Essence Of Life, they
must apply to said Seymour or his agents
and be particular TO inquire for that prepare d
by Henry Seymour. DR.. J. MOORE.
lIadicy. Sept. ., 1888.
Sold. wholesale and retail, by J. & J. II.
PECK & Co. Burlington, wholesale agents Cor
the state of Vermont.
o. Orders will receive prompt attention. and
any quantity Of Medicino Immediately furnish
ed. This medicine is put in boxes of one or
two dozen each, convenient and safe for trans.
portation, and labelled with the name Of len
~ Seymour, HadIcy, Mass.
April II Gm
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W. w .l-a--s J513 - 81 III Ia

No, eos WASHINGTON STREET, BosroN,
Importer and DEXTER in Engiish, Canton.
Fycach, German and american Funcy
G0Ods.
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.Mdy be uscd in Vine Or JFuicrl
HHNHES cnllrhrnirh hillnrs ~ cnlnn

'HVY OE UStV N ~ 1Wt " " NlCFE
FHNl1ESE celebrated billcrs are colnposs
n ed purely Of vegetables Of The most
innocent yet specific virtues. They orc
recommended particularly for restoring
weak constitutions, cleansing the stomach
and increasing the appCli'c-also proven.
ta,lvc against the cholera morbus. fever
and aguc, removing nausea, vomilngt
bcart burning, weakness in the breast
pain in the stomach and other symptoms Of
flatuence and indigestion. One box will
iIucrure one gallon. Price 25 cents a box.
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EAEETEIs FAHENECs nIHNEI !
DIR, JoNA, MoORE's
aSG9ctgcs OF mite.
90 ciE7TTTs PER no TTEE

s&B - EiA4 rs Tth 80 l. - r.
FE7llE most highly esteemed medicine that
q has over been discovered for curing
Coughs, Colds and whoopng cough, which, if
taken at the commencement Of the disease,
may be cured IN Il short time. The following
are Il few of more than thousand
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-05-05

for the purpose OF manufacturing and selling
Piano Fortes, in all their varieties; warranted
equal in elegance, workmanship, touch, and
tone, to any manufactured in the United
States. The operative part Cfihe firm have
had long and thorough practice in the best
establishments in Boston. Philadelphia, and
New. York, and feel warranted bya compulen,
knowledge Of the business, in recommending
their instruments equal in all respects to any
in market. Amateurs in music and Others
are requested to call at The Ware Rooms. Cor
ncr Of Champlain and MacDonouah Streets,
and examine the instruments constantly on
band, consisting Of a variety ofplain and lch
Mahogany Case, and superior havv toned.
Rose Wood, with tho highly approved grand
action which produces a splendid clearncss
aud brlIiancy Of tone unknown to others. All
orders by letter or otherwise directed to Iv-
man & Cole, for Piano Forlcs, Tuning, or any
other business connected with such an cslab-
lIshmcnt, will he promptly attended to. Old
instruments tuned and repaired on reasonable
terms. HIRAM DERRICK,
WM. H. CHRISTOPHER,
LYMAN s. COLE
Burlington, Vt. 22d February, 1887
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WANTED. a boy sixteen or

seventeen years OF age as an apprentice TO the
carriage and sleigh making business. Apply
soon. j. *. q.
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T.RONZED GOODS,

A great variety OF unique and elegant pat.
terms cr Bronzed Ink Stands and Thormomc.
tiers bronzcd Card Racks and Watch Stands;
bronzcd Paslilo Burners, tables Bells. Cologne
and Perfume Stands.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-05-05

20 Tons of Hay for sale by
HlCKOK g. CATLIN.
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European Garden Seeds

FUST received from Scotland and Germa-
" ny aud for sale by
UlCKOK & CATLlN.
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STATE or YER.NONT,

Burlington, Aptil II, 1881
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SHOOTING 81 ANGLING TACKLE.

Percussion Caps; Shot Bags; Powder
Flasks pocket Screw Drivers; gun Worms:
Came Bags, FIagons and Sporlsmcns drink
ing Cups, very convenient article for travel.
lc,s; Fishing Rods and Hooks, Baskets,
Floats; Linen, Manila, SILK and Hair Lines
Fish Gut &c &c
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All sizes OF best prepared Canvasscs Dry
and ground Coors; Mus,ic Vurnish Nut OIL,
Lions, Sable and Camel's Hair Brushes; pal
let Knives; Asphaltum; all sizes French and
English worries: water ColorS; Miniature
Cases. black and white Crayons ; Portcyay,
ons and Drawing Boards.
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1837-08-25
BATON ROJJGE.

AN ANCIENT LEGEND or LOUISIANA.
Oh long temsi Meche Ddrtoguette Il
pas encor Capitaiae.
: and the Canadian boat
men with measured step propelled the
boat with their slender poles, keeping
time to the sad and fnnlancholy strain
The harmonious songs prolonged anc
repeated by the echoes Of both shores
had something wild and solemn, ii
hafmoly with the impression pro
duced by the sight Of the immense
river that flows solitary and majestic
amidst a world Of forests.
We glided with rapidity along the
foot Of several hills that approached
and receded from the left shore of the
Mississippi, as if a hayward being hac
caprici0p,sly presided at their creation
Suddenly the Patron, with an omi
nous voice, cried out, Silence we are
approaching Baton Rouge! And as
| il terrible, imminent danger hac
suddenly burst upon their sight, the
boatmen, in silence, lightly walked
along the edge Of the boat. and with
redoubled efforts endeavored to in
crease our speed, while with precau
ton they raised their poles perpen.
dicularly, so as to make no noise.
The Patron took the helm in hand and
directed our course from shore. Soon
we pierced the entrance Of a bayou
that loses itself between two hills,
overshadowed with branching oaks,
lofty elms, and the Tupula with its
rounded leaves.
AT the entrance of the bayou APP
peared a small mound Of gray sand,
from the summit of which rose, like a
threatening spectre, a post stained
with a dark red color. The sight of
it sickened me. ! felt as if some fright
full, horrsble mystery was hidden I'M
der this repulsive color, which acted
like an electric shock upon my senses.
This, said the Patron, is the red
stick, lie Baton Ronge.)
Well! what means this post? Why
do you turn pale while looking at itl
Listen! Last summer the keel boat
Bienyille left Fort Du Quesne, where
flows the beautiful Ohio, to convey to
Biloxi an officer and his family twho
were recalled to France. The pas
sage was fortunate TO the entrance of
this bayou, whose shady banks invited
the passengers, benumbed by a long
stay in an inconimodious boat, to col