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Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1844-08-15
From the N. Y. Tribune.
Letter From a Revolutionary
Veteran.

DANsvILLE, N. Y. July 2, 1874.
DEAR SIR : Below is a copy Of Major
Van Campers Letter Of to day, which
you may use with comments. He, the Ma
jor, being an aged Revolutionary Soldier,
the Locos wished tu use his name for ef-
feet without his consent, and these are
his views of their conduct. The follow.
ing Letter addressed by Major Moses Van
Camper to the dansvile Republican, we
have leave of the venerable Major to
publish in advance of that paper
Dansuille July Is, 1874.
To the Editor of the Dansrille Republican:
SIR In justice to my own feelings |
must request you not to make use of my
name as President of Young Hickory
Association in this village. In your pa
per of this date find an address purporting
to have been made by myself at the meet
ing of that Association on Saturday last at
the Committee room. pronounce that
statement false. Those words are not
mine; and l must particularly notice the
following expression in your statement as
especially offensive to my feelings:
"He," Major Camper, "said the enthu-
siasm and spirit which prevailed. re-
minded him of the days when the Dem.
ocrats erected liberty poles and were
called Wings. and those who have now
stolen the livery Of Heaven to serve the
Devil in were called Tories"
/ never used the language, and | dis.
own the sentiment. Irequest you to re-
trace the statement !; and insist that you
shall not make use of my name in future
in favor of any political party without my
permission.
have hoped that the increasing infer.
MATES of age might finish an excuse for
my Withdrawing myself from the political
contests which divide my friends and fel-
low citizens, and for my being satisfied
with silent vote for the man and meas.
ures whose success will, 10 my opinion,
best secure the good of the Country /; but
/ will not permit my love of quiet to be
abused in this manner.
My character is more precious to me
than any repose. l desire to leave the
world with my good wishes TO all-at
peace with all parties-and that hope |
may still do when under these peculiar
circumstances feel compelled TO clear
my character from the imputations you
have thrown upon it by stating my
views upon the great question to pc de.
cided at our next Election.
I am opposed to the immediate annex
alton of Texas, l would consider it as
a violation of eur treaty with Mexico, and
declaration Of war against the Govern.
ment.
am in favor of the present Tariff, and
opposed to its repeal or reduction.
In conclusion ] implore my fellow citi-
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1844-08-15
A Revolutionary Claim
IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

II is little curious that at the very mo-
ment American citizens are petitioning
our National Legislature for compensa-
zion for services during our struggle for
Independence we find the British House
of Commons legislating on similar sub
ject, namely, 4" The payment of an Amer
lean Citizen for his services during the
Revolutionary War in America" His
services were, however, ON the British
side. $50
On the Goth May, Mr. Jarvis brought
forward motion in the House of Com
mons, that the House will, on Tuesday
next, resolve itself into a committee to
consider the following address to Her
Majesty, to wit: "That an humble ad.
dress be presented to Her Majesty. pray
ing that Her Majesty be graciously pleas
ed to take into consideration a claim
made by John Hopton Russell Chiches'
ter, Esq. of Lincoln's Inn, as sole execu-
tor of Robert William Powell. an nncom.
pensated American Loyalist, deceased,
and that Her Majesty will be graciously
pleased to advance to such claimant the
amount of such balance due to the estate
of the said Robert William Powell, for
losses incurred in consequences of his ad-
herence to bis allegiance" Mr. Jarvis
stated that at the time of the disturbance
in America in l775 or 6, Powell resided
at Charleston, South Carolina, and was
worth about 100000 sterling; that he
raised regiment for the crown in the
district where his influence was,and there
by rendered great service to his king and
master. Me- Hume and others made
some remarks in reference to it. The
House, however, seemed to think that the
heir of Mr. Powell should be satisfied
with the honor without asking any farther
compensation, so they repudiated. having
denied the motion without division. So
much for being loyal and true to the King.
Eue. Post,
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POE II IL Y /.
From the New Mirror.

From the New Mirror.
"PRINT it, dear t is genuine heart
music. Though you shall find il rude and un
couth, there is strain of holiness in 1.-THE
holiness of orrow."-(From a friendly
My Faded Flower.
With dim and mute surprise,
Looking out Of her violet eyes,
She passed through life in fitful CLEAN.
And faded like dream,
Watching her, day by day,
Night after night-with no time TO pray
We sbuddcring saw her struggle with death,
Then smile away her breath.
Family as beat her heart
That little one-when called to part,
We found that strong and mighty chain
Was rudely snapped within twain.
Linked her heart with mine,
Closely, oh strongly, did it Irvine
Around my soul-and lightning love
Played on it from above,
Baby, sleeping and dead!
Flowers and birds DER its silent bed,
Laugh and weep TO the summer sky
Would too could die
For life is dull sad fever,
Eating into the heart forever
And smiles are but mocking dreams-and love
Lives but in heaven above,
Withered with ceaseess care,
Painting with WEAKNESS and despair,
Weak and fearful and sick at heart,
l sigh but TO depart.
My daughter returned to heaven
If TO thee it is happily given,
Put up prayer with thy gentle eyes,
To haste me TO the skies.
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What are your Measures Z

1t is remarkable that no alluslon is ever
made now, by the Locofocos, to their own
measures, Ii has not occurred within our
observation, during the present campaign,
that single democratic paper or demo-
cratic orator, has even remotely limited
to adopt the Sub-Treasury; nor has it
been shown rhat is their plan for carry
ing on the fiscal operations of the Gov
eminent. They are always content to
denounce the Bank, without showing
what they will substitute for it.
But does any sensible man doubt
that it is their unalterable determine
ton to re-enact the Sub-Treasury law ?
And if this be so, why is it that the Dem>
ocratic speakers do not say so! Those
who are to vote. have right to know
full the intentions of those they vote for
and it is not sufficient that party says
that " it is opposed to whatever the other
party advocates" Such course is indica-
live of wish to decc;re-and we charge
this unquaIfedly upon the opponent of
Mr.. Clay. We defy them to specify
distinctly what they will do. if they get
into power. We call upon them to come
before the people, as the Wings do, scith
both hands open If the " SUBJ Treasury"
and "Standig Army" are to be revived,
we say, lei the people know it! If nep
measures are to be adopted, let the people
know them. In any event, let's have no
more shutting; and if Texas annexation
is your only affirmative proposition. do not
skulk any more, but let the people know
Wetumpka Wing.
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The last Bunker Hill Drummer

Il NJ AsASt D0nheE Hill LIT UNI En6T
The las surviving Drummer, who was
in the ever memorable battle of Bunker
Hill, is now living at Hartford, in Susque-
hama county, Pa. His name is RUFUS
KINGSLEY. The Old Vetran enjoys
good heath, and is usually in good spirits
He still retains the same old Drum which
he used on the battle field in '76. He
served through the war ofthe revolution,
from the time when the first gun was fired
for liberty until the close of the war, and
was present al the surrender Of Cornwall.
lis at York Town. He was noble, high
soldier Wing in '76, and fought for liberty,
He is an enthusiastic Wing now, aud
fights for the protection of American La.
Dor, in preference TO British labor. He
will attend our Mass Meetings on the 2 LIST
of August, and beat the Reveille as he
did on the morning of the battle of Bunk
erhill. Will not the Wings of Thompkins
county give the old hero such a rescep.
item as is due to such distinguished SER
vices in freedoms holy cause?' Will
not The Locofocos show their disapproba.
lion of James X. Folks vote against the
revolutionary soldiers, Of Bunker hill p
Thousands of our citizens will then be-
hold for the last time, one of the venera.
BILE men who struck for liberty in re.
Let the rising generation come by thous-
ands, so that they can tell their children
and children's children, that they saw
al Ithica, in 1914, soldier who fought
at BunkerhilI, and herd him play on the
same old Drum which he used on that
blood stained battle field.-Hhica Croni-
Gle.
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Carpet Weauing.-The Lowell Cou-
rier says a" Every hand-loom belonging
to the Lowell mills is now in active ope-
ration, and carpet hand-loom weavers
were never more ia demand than at pre-
sent A gentleman in the town Of Fra.
mingham, in this county, is now putting
up one hundred carpet hand-looms in adj
dition to those which he has now in ope-
ration"
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A Large Accession. Utica Ga
zette says that there are over 200 per-
sons in Oneida county, that have reDoun.
ced Polkaiism! Every indication from
the glorious old !" Empire State. is cheer-
iDg.--Niles Courier,
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has been cIaimin kun WITH, me and hintin
round bout my runnin with MIR Tyler for
the Vice Presidency ever sense the Con-
vcntion. But it amt no 60. | wouldn't
exchange the glorious satisfaction Of Civ
ing my vote next November for the great
and patriotic Harry of the West, not for
all the honors of John Tyler and all the
cabinets he's had sense the honest one
left him by General Harrison quit his
treacherous councils. Them's my senti-
ments, Pardon Jones!
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-z8s ilig ~ H4 THE r7f rsfa -iI,..
YPNILANTT SENTINEL.

VIII be published every Thursday by
JOHN VAN FOSSEN.
Office over C. Sucks Store, three doors
west of the Post Office,
TERMs-Two Dollars year if paid in ad
vance, or Two Dollars and Fiftv Gents if not
paid in advance.
Advertising on the usual terms Of weekly
papers.
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Hrandrcifi's Pills, 81 our Climate.
THE WEATHER AND IT'S ErrFCTs


The sudden change of the weather will be pro-
ducllvc OF much sickness, unless people are care
'ul to intend to the state of the stomach and bow.
els. If this is done, no danger will arise; bu, on
the first feeling of headache, pain in the side, back
or bowels, have recourse to BRAN DRETH'S
VEGETABLE UNIVERSAL PILLS,-Six or
eight of these pills will, in most cases, be suffi.
clent rs first dose. And one dose of this kind
1t is not improbable, may prevent months Of sick
ness perhaps death.
They will, if used during the prevalence OF
any cause for disease. generally prevent fatal re-
suits; because they remove from the stomach and
bowels any morbic matters that may have accu.
mula'ed in the system Ivy inhaling INrrnr AIR
or from ea'ng uNwHoLrsoME FooD.
II is at al! times easier to PREVENT than CURE
disease, because taking preventive course by
using these Pills we do not debilitate the natural
functions of the body, hu, ra,hhr strengthen and
assist them; the peculiar action of BRAND.
REFH'S VEGETABLE UNIVERSAL PILLS
1t To CLEANSE the nLoou from allimpurlies, rnE-
SERVE the CONSTITUTION in such state Of health
and vigor that casual changes cannot ailec, it.
A fresh supply inst received and for sale 10y
G. l.. THOMPSON, Druggist. sole agent for
Oio'cni also, by S. G. SMITH, Druggist, Peru.
C-TPrlce, % cts. per box, with full directions,
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Marriage among the Communitisfs.
In late number Of the Skeneatelas
Communist, the following marriage no.
tice appears:
COMMUNITY PLACE, Oct. %.
MARRIED.-We, the undersigned. ac-
knowledging neither the authority of the
church or State officers, or any other pow
er above or beyond ourselves. as essential
to this act, have, by mutual agreement,
united in this relation, and do now regard
ourselves as husband and wife.
JAMES Saith,
MARY l.. ROBBINS.
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A CAR d.

HINOR the liberal patronage bestowed
Z on my establishment since its COM
mencement, by my friends and the public,
| would return my sincere thanks. The
constant increase of sales, and the gratifi.
cation daily expressed by my customers,
has fully convinced me that the principle
upon which my business is conducted,
gives full and entire satisfaction, and has
induced me to make greater preparations
for my fall trade. My late purchases in
New York have been more extensive than
usual, and | can now offer q larger and
better assortment, Of goods than | have
ever before had the pleasure Of presenting
to my customers.
| would. therefore, invite the attention
of those who have so literally pa,ronized
me the past year to my stock now open
ing, and solicit continuance Of their IA
vors. G. BURR.
Ottawa, Nov. 6, Is44-2l-5
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GROCERIES, &c.
Ottawa, July 10. ls44.
New Fall and Winter Goods!

NcN n stia sakku w tEScI SSS0esS..
ME subscribers have just received
Il from Philadelphia, an entire neao
assortment of seasonable GOODS, con.
sisting in part as follows, viz:
5000 yards Calicoes,
1000 do 3-4, A, and 5-4 bleacbcd
and brown slIrtings and sheelings,
80 pairs wooden blankets,
ADCL THIS,
cassimeres. gray full cloth, satinetis, Ken
lucky jeans, linseys, woollen and cotton
flannel, ves,ngs, cold and black merinos.
alpaca, bombazine, velvets satns, hand
kerchiefs, new style Sd Orleans shawls.
gloves. mitts, together with full assert.
ment of trimmings, &c. &c.
II ard W are.
Butts and screws, hammers, gimblets,
augers. axes, ha.chets, Rowland's mill
and Spears hand and other saws, knives
and forks, cutlery, &c. &c.
mats e. caps.
Russia, silk, and wool Hats of the latest
fashion, fur, patent leather, and cloth
Caps for men and boys.
BOOTS & SHOES.
Men aud boys thick boots and brogans,
women shoes and boo,ees, childrens
shoes, &c.
Crockery Ware,
Glass ware. stone ware, stationery, ink
quilts, school books, dye stuns, and full
and general assortment of
GRO cries,
together with thousand other articles,
all of which will be sold at the loves,
prices for Cash or Produce. Persons
who wish cheap goods are solicited to
call at the Cheap Store formerly occupied
by John Hoffman, Esq, where they can
not fail being pleased.
DAY e. BROTHER.
Peru, Sept. IL, 1874.
N. b. We will pay the highest price
in Cash for good Wheat. Wanted all
kinds of Produce in exchange for Goods.
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New FAN and Winter Goods.
GerShom Burr

Hg AS just received general assori-
IL ment of fall and winter goods,
which will be sold o, small advance,
comprising, in part, the following arti-
cles, viz:
DlaG and Black BrOad Cloth,
Two pieces Beaver do; fancy and plain
casslmeres, super moleskin, so pieces
prints Of various styles and qualities ;
cambrics, sattinetls, Kentucky leans,
super Bombazine, English merino,
plaid silk warp. alpaccas. plain and H.
CURED do; veslngs, gimps, umbrellas,
pilot cloth, mouslin de LANES, Alrghans,
plaid linseys, Canton flannel, ,ickings,
apron checks, birds eye diaper, Irish
linen. edgings and thread lace, plaid
woollen shawls. gros de Swiss, silks, =
pieces carpeling, &C., &c.
BOOts, Shoes, alsd Eub5crs.
a good assortment.
5 boxes Simons axes, and n general as.
sor,ment of lIARDwARE.
80 bbls. coarse and fine SALT; hats,
caps, and GROCERIES.
Ottawa. Nov. 7, 1874.
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Administrator Notice.

A III. persons having claims against
IA the estate of John Harrington, de.
ceased, are notified and requested to at
tend before the probate justice of La Sale
county, Illinois, at his Office in Ottawa,
in said county, on Saturday the 18th day
Of January A. ID. 1915, for the purpose
of having the same adjusted; that being
the day fixed upon by the administrator,
in pursuance Of the statute, for the pur-
pose of settling and adjusting all claims
against said decedent.
DAVID GIBSON, .Aimr.
Ottawa. Dec. s, 1914. 256..
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Stationary and Elank WORK.

Stationary and Elank SVorR.
MA EDlUM, demi, cap, and Syo.
lVI- legers, journals, waste, cash, day,
letter and pass books, memorandums, an
endless variety, ink and inkstands, sand
and sand boxes, waters, sealing wax,
luills, steel pens, foolscap and letter paper,
writing books with copies or without.
W. w. BARLOW. d Co.
Chicago School Book Depository, l47,
Lake street.
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iron Store.

4 = TONS Of assorted IRON and
lO STEEL. just received at the Iron
Store, and for sale at reduced prices for
cash. Also,
5 bales of Cotton Yarn, a superior quail
ty.
30 kegs of Juniata Nails.
doz. Collins Axes, i4alh IIatchets,
Hand Saws, Door locks, augers, Brace
Bits, Compass Saws, Butts and screws,
log chains, trace chains, buggy springs,
sad irons, frying pans, &c, &c. Also,
Bureau and cnpbord trimmings, glass and
mahogany knobs. brass knobs, chest
locks, knives and forks, shears, window
springs, window glass; brass candle
sticks and shutters, mill files, horse rasps,
wood files, iron squares, block tin and
wooden faucets, door latchcs and bolts.
Boots and shoes, shoe brushes, and
backing, sc.
DgsY GOODS.
Brown and bleached sheetings, calicoes,
glnghams, drillings, linens, &c.
SCHOOL BG0EGS.
Webs,ers and Sanders spelling books;
LIST, I'd, and Sd, Eclectic Rreaders letter
paper, foolscap, ruled and unrnled. Also.
wheels and patent wheel heads.
GROCERIES,, sc.
Sugar, coffee, tea, salaratus, pepper,
spice, moIasscs, ground alum salt, in
sacks and salt in barrels, &c. &c.
ID. NEWTON.
Ottawa, July 10, ls44.
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Hardware.

s~.s AW MILL, crosscut, and hand saws.
~ axes, ha,chels, hammers, augers,
gimbets, spir bits, knives and forks peck
ct knives, spoons. butts and screws. cof-
fee mills, andirons, shovel and tougs.
locks assorted, razors. &c. &C., just re-
ceived and for sale cheap at the stone
store, Peru. BALDWIN 81 BREWSTER.
Seniemhcr ), 1874.
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THE OTTAWA FREE TRADER.
CFCCiIery.

n UST received at the stone store, Pc
~ ri, large and well selected assert
meni ofcrockery, cups and saucers. white
pink, blue, and sprig'd plates, tea sets,
ewers and basins, pitchers. bowls, cream
mugs, casters, lamps, glass dishes, &c.
&C., BALDWIN 81 BREWSTER.
Peru. September 5, 1914.
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n L w GOODS!!
Latest HrriUGl !.

w NJ. TRUE & SON have just
w opened their fall supply Of fancy
and staple goods, direct from Boston and
New York, and are prepared to show
their friends and the public a splendid as
sortmeni of rich and fashionable goods.
Our stock is now by lar the largest and
most complete in Ottawa, and comprises
almost every article usually called for;
and we are determined to offer them al
prices so ioic that persons wishing TO pur-
chase will find it for their in,eres, 10
buy Of us.
Among our new goods will be found
some splendid patterns of Mouslin de
LANES, Cashmere d'Ecosse's, plain and fl
cured Alpaccas, "a and A Calicoes,
black and colored Mernos fancy cravats
and Nandkerchiefs, Shawls of various
kinds, bonnet and cap Ribbons, new style
fancy Cass;mcres, Mackinaw Blankets,
Broadco,hs, Cassimeres, Sattineits, Yes
tings. Kentucky Jeans, Hard Times,
Flannels, &C., &C., together with gene
raj assortment Of
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Administrators Notice.

4 LII persons having claims against the
= estate of William Hays, decd, are
notified and requested TO attend before the
probate justice of La Sale county, Illinois,
at his Office in Ottawa, in said county, ON
Saturday the 18th day of January A. d.
ls45, for the purpose of having the same
adjusted; that being the day fixed upon
by the administrator, in pursuance of the
statute, for the purpose of settling and adj
justlng all claims against said deceden,.
GEORGE HAYS, .Rdm'r.
Ottawa, Dec. 5. 1874. 25-G..
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Fresh Groceries.

8 UST received
eD Prime New Orleans sugar
New Orleans molasses
Havana and Rio coffee
Young hyson teas
Loaf and lump sugar
Ginger, pepper, alspice, nutmcgs
Saeratus, cassia, cloves, chocolate
Saipclre, copperas, indigo, mustard
Smoking and chewing tobacco
Pipes, Scotch and Maccaboy snuff
Powder. lead, shot, gun caps
Superior white lead, linseed oil
Shy 10 window glass, pals, wash tubs
&c. &c. for sale low by
Nov 8 CUSHMAN 81 GRIDLEY.
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Supply Of Potatoes from abroaI.-
The crop of potatoes having failed in the
United States, from disease. we are abou,
to be supplied with tina. article from
abroad. The packet ship Siddons, al,
New York, brought over one hundred
tons of potatoes, and other ships on he
way and loading will bring large quanti-
tics.
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Salt. Sai,,

uSF received by Steamer La Sale,
~ CO sacks Ground Alum Salt,
so sacks Turks Island ditto.
Farmers and others wishing salt will
do well 10 call soon and purchase their
years supply, as we are offering it very
low for cash. CUsHMAN & GRIpLny.
Ottawa, July II, 1914.
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BOGtS s. shoes.

AA | Is have just received our fall and
w winter stock of bouts and shoes,
direct from the manufactures, consisting
OF mems coarse. kip, and calf boots, boys
coarse and kip boots, youths boots,
mems, boys, and children's coarse and
fine brogans. Also fine assortment, of
women's leather boots and shoes; all of
which were manufactured expressly for
this market and are offered at low prices,
al the Stone Store, Peru.
BALDWIN & BREW STER.
Peru Nov. % 1914. 23.,r.
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Notice to Contractors,

nj Office is hereby given. that seal
IV ed proposals will be received a,
this office for making Road and Bridge
across the slough and run between the
house of Lcmuel Hadley and the Sulphur
Springs, on the road from Ottawa to Pc.
ri, on the line of said road as last laid
out. Specifications TO be seen at this of.
fee.
Proposals must be sent in before the
mex, meeting Of court,
By order Of the County Commissioners
Court. MAURICE MURPHY,
Ottawa, Dec. l3, 1914. Clerk.
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.4meracan GeolOgy.-In a lecture on
the Geology of the United States, recent
iy delivered in England, by the celebra-
ted Mr.. Lyell, he stated that the Ohio
coal field extends for length of seven
hundred miles, and tina, of Illinois is lar
ger than the whole of England. The
coal is formed in workable beds of con-
siderable thickness and, in one instance.
there is bed of coal forty feet thick
which comes up to the surface, and is
quarried like stone. Another branch of
MIR. Lyell's lecture was the consideration
OF the recession of the falls Of Niagara
he exhibited large pictorial scene rep
resenting the bed of the Niagara river.
The ravinc formed by the gradual wear
ing away Of the rocks by tie waters of
the Falls extends for seven miles, and
there is no doubt that, at one period, the
Niagara river fell over the cliffs at Queens
town, three hundred feet high. The pre-
sent height of the Falls is ITO feet, and
the rate of recession is about one foot in
year.-RereMe.