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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-12-25

II Such of our readers as are disposed 10 be
comfortable in furs-to test tee usefulness of Isa-
bella Bear, Peruvian Fox, Russian and Blue Fox,
Cross Fox, French Sable, Chincilla, Lynx, &C.
have one the most available opportunities offered
the City Of doing so, Mr. Nearya well and sea-
sonably assorted store, No. CORTLAND street. To
him has been alike tributary every region from Sibe-
ma 10 Peru and from the Black Forest to the Rocky
Mountains. Nuts, Tibbets, and Sleigh Robes arr
there TO be found in abundance, elegance and vari
ely; and, no less worthy of regard prices of strong
Observation-Disclosures, enough.
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Memoranda


The packet ship Aontezua Lowb.r, from New York tihc
packet 18Th Nov was oil Tskar 5h inst and would pro-
'9Ey s I eaeRe Sp Sssa6 A from wYo for Liver
pool pncket Nov p was telegphsd Of Point Lha' on The
81 and probably reached Liverpool the DAY the steam
Floating Light Ship Stationed y mile, ya:5 s E. :s Gq
during violent North West gale The following mornns
s OF s Mi as reported BY The Telegraph al the Highlands
Disasters.
TIE h Jo" Mf Ss pdGS S E % s % dos &
Dec H. IN mat lat d TO- lon r. - gale sW NV bees
,b e faS o h
rishted filling the cabin with water. destroying tho vesel' pa
esa sf Ts fsps % ssis
poke big Asd Hanmosa g @ s j Hamburg NIB 70. : Bart,
H en ds fin al Liverpool for Nts Dec a o. lon
s w s a. ss # %ssins s
eel severe gale from sW 70 NV stove b, Gu% .t.
ost and see Mt, Sssd other dsmsge
Capt Small OF sehr Dsni tIanc. arrived q P' so Of
Heneegua ree-had hnuse deck painted white and white
billet head, standing, had derrick up and was
Ba.E abby Baker in London for Boston. before reported at
aas distress had discharged cargo sn0GES on , is f
knees--woud be ready for sea about 18th.
spoken. sc.
Dec in the Gulf Stream lat "a co. lon Sc. brig CayugnBc
dell. from ST. Mark: for and was IN CO. Tor three or
Dec Il, Ia. Ion - brig Bealeh. of and for Portland. Ne
from 81 Thomas. Africa, via St Thomas West Indies short
PROVISIONS sick. and crew sick exhausted supplied
hes. .p,:
Dec IS off Charleston Bar B,bark Ocean ouecn FIN Liver
pool for Savannah
Foreign Ports.
AT surnam Nov l2th bark Masasoh. Haskell, wts: bngi
Wave Bates for Gloucester, oadnE Mexicnn Rosers for
do do: Nauyoo Nckerson drs; Baltic Wat, for Portaat
Is days.
iand unc Jno Bouwcf Sutton, dsg; brig Emene, Jordan
for Crrdenas. -
andra wa Liverpool Ms Cost two anchors ord 70 a;oms
chain.l
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-12-25

JUDICIAL DEcisloS.-Ssme time ago slave es-
capped from kentucky to Ohio. He was pursued
and overtaken. Some of tie Ohio aboltionists pro-
pesed 10 buy him. His master acceded 10 their
proposition, end took their bond for $500 Suisse
quentiy they refused payment, alleging thar in the
contemplation of the laws Of Ohio, they had receiv-
ed no consideration The case came recently be-
fore the Supreme Court of Chillicothe and the Court
decided that the Ksntuckan was entitled 10 his
money.
FIRE AT NEwBuRrPoRr The range ofone story
buildings On Merrmack- between the brick
store at the head Of Newburyport Bridge and the
store OF Mr. George S!over, was rsarly destroy ed
oy 6re about o'clock Sunday morning. There
were fifteen shcemaksrs who had seats in these
shoPs and several OF them have lost I'll their cols
and stock ;z.sza 80 Las [Newburypcrt Herald
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-12-25

GAME OF KlseS.-rhia game is calculated to
convey great deal of information TO the young
PLAYERS. Ii comprises brief history OF the English
Honarchs from the Conquest 10 the presen, time.
The game can also be played 10 the same manner
as the game OF DR.. Busby. As combining inforna-
lion with amusement, il is capital Christmas Pre-
sent. Mark H. Newman, Broadway.
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or SEE LAST PAGE.
ArriYed.

Shin John Marshall Poytless I'm Rotterdam. Oct %. rndse
TO muster Sailed with ships LEILA. Baltimore and Gea
Rr RnoIob trun,ng Eldridge from ST. Marks win Key
West DDS cotton TO Il l. Maitland Left q; Key Wes ship
Bus YIN Jones TYLER Is ds I'm Apalachicoa cotton TO
John ogden. sailed in company with brig Manhattan. VIII
Big baldwin Bassett d In Savannah. Gotten and rec
To Durham 8, Dimon.
Schr Washington. Wood Eds fm Virginia, with oysters to
schr Samuel Coddington Lockmuo d I'm Virginia.
schr Roe dodge days from Baltimore. flour to johnson
seRr Margaret. Wosom. DIS I'm Fredericksburg flour to
Hunter
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-12-25

REV. Mr.. FAlRcHlLD.-It is stated that Rev. Joy
II. Fairchild has concluded TO be uied before the
Municipal Court, Boston, underline Indictment found
by the Grand Jury for the County of Suffolk. 1t
is understood that MIR. Rantoul is engaged as his
counsel. II is said he has succeeded in procuring
evidence, highly favorable 10 his own SIDE of he
question,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-12-25

SHAKsPEARE in New Dress; New Game for
Evening Parties. New-York: C. S. Francis & Co.
252 Broadway.-Ihi5 is game of questions and
answers TO be played with cards, sufficient 10 test
the memory of old Sir Henry Lee, in Woodstock
who is The best quotsr from Shakespeare we re.
member
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-12-25
Police Office.

tn. Case of A-sor ,rn@ attempted Tnrdcr.-
The woman Mrs. Catherine Hanan who so badly IN
ned by Andrew kem and so badly burned "a her house IN
likely recover. The Coroner md Justice Taylor held an
antsnorem examination at the Hospital, to-day with view
to elicit testimony be used Klein ut the time of trnl
Ihetis and Auempts.-J ohm Harrison and Joseph
Oliver coo,cd were arrested and committed for stealing
ham from Henry Lohman, 50 Anthony street.
David Berand arrested und committed Tor stenlng pork
Thomas Haley was discovered last night e o'clock.
ceed the cellar of Bridget Gahan, widow, Of No 10
Walker scet.
Found Drowned The body of an unknown man
found off tho American Pier between Spring and Charlton
streets. North river, drowned. Verdict tomorrow.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-12-25

u Persons wishing to make beautiful Holyday
Presents would do we'll 10 cell on H. g. Stone, 4Ol
Broadway, and examine his beautiful stock of
Watches, Jewelry, Silver Ware and Fancy Articles.
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court Calender-Thi. dav,

SUPERIOR CouRT-Nos. rs. 8. 43. 7, so, IS,
l04 68. 20, 49, IA &c, 40, lie. 4l7, lls, 49, 100,
l2l 1913, 126, IS, g. II, lol, III, l2S l29 $780, 49,
CIRCUIT CouRr-Nos. Is II, Is, 16, II, is, 10,
20, -, IS, ~. 2s, %, 80, 81,
Cosuos PLEAs.-Nos. 80, 40, Al, 42, 49, 4, 8,
o. 9G 81
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-12-25
CITY INTELLIGEN nee.
TUESDAY.

Court of Oyer and Terniner.
Before Judge KENT and Aldermen BuSrSG and WILLIAMS.
The trial OF Jones for the murder Of Livingston,
was postponed io' the term.
The trial of Winisrbotiom. on charge of Arson
the Tn; degree, set down FOX day IN January.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-12-25

B~ The NEw-YoRK MUSEUM will be crowded
to-day, and this evening, as the Manager presents
q real Christmas bill Of fare. The Ourang Outang
and fourteen performers appear, embracing every
kind OF amusement tha; can be mentioned. Twelve
performances take place, commencing a, ten o'clock
A. NJ. SO that numerous as the visitors will be, all
will have an opportunity OF Witnessing the enter
tainments.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-12-25
ACCIDENT AND DEAfH RI BRpro1.-A man b,

the name Of Robert Free. workman in the knife
and fork mandatory Of George w. Bartholomew,
in Bristol. was yesterday Instantly killed by the
bursting Of gnndstone. He wa, grinding knives
AT the stone. which driven by water power,
when, in consequence Of rapid movement, il sepa-
ratrd. One portion was forced upwards through
the roof end ia It's retain crashed Mr.. FREE brpsath
il. Hartford journal, Saturday.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-12-25

HuRRAH FOR "OLD BUNKER HILL .''-Five grind per.
foraances to given Coliseum this day 10
81 at T. IT.. a. nnd again ut o'clock strong bill too.
Mr. SumueE the great Ventroqut and Magician. and Nr
Dan. Rice the celebrned Yankee story.teer and comic
SINGER. engaged connection with glorious old Bunker.
Parents, this IS the place 10 take your children
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-12-25

q The OPENING BALL AT THE ALBANIA is
postponed until Monday, January 9th, in conse-
quence OF not being able 10 complete The building
sooner.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-12-25

MoRMoEIsm,-The Nauvoo Times and Seasons
gives official notice that Elder Farley P Pratt has
been appointed by the Council of the Twelve to go
TO the City of New-York, 10 take charge eftbe
in that city, TO regulate aud counsel the emigration
that may come that way from Europe, and 10 lake
the Presidency OF all the Eastern Mormon Churches.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-12-25

II R. L. and A. STUART, Sugar Refnera, cor
ner OF Greenwich and Chambers streets, have can
dies, sugar plums, and all ether articles in their line
suitable for Christmas Presents. Give them call.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-12-25
By This Mornings Mail.
To the Friends OF Mr. Clay.
w. find tho following in the National INTEL

we ind the 1OloWlnS III LIZ A'e''S'
genccr of yesterday;
We have been requested by Dir. CLAY 10 express
his tbarks TO those Editors OF Newspapers VINO
have been 60 kind as to supply him graiulIously
with their papers for time past Dssirous OF
avoiding obligations which he cannot conveniently
ranay he wishes hencefUrwCrd 10 receive only such
papers as he subscribes for.
We add, on our own information, derived from 'he
friends of Mr.. CLAY, that his postage Is enormous
swel!ed. we are shocked TO learn, by e1ulting and
Insulting letters transmitted 10 him, as well as by
letters requesting HIS autograph &c. and by otner
correspondents Those who address him ought 10
reflect that he is not Invested with the iranking PR
yilege. We are sorry to learn that his pecuniary
condition is such as 10 make the practice oil great
economy an indispensable duty.
Correspondence of the baltimore AmericnD w
WASHINGTON, Dec IS, ls4i
The Circuit Court of this District have had uncer
considerations Slave case Of some interest," growing
ont of the application TO carry back 10 Virginia
woman Slave who was brought here voluntarily
some wears since By an cid law of Maryland,
which continues in clce in this portion OF the Dis
trct. every Slave brought into the District by lis
owner irh the view of residing here, becomes tree
In the pending case, Justice OF the Peace granted
authority 10 tie owner OF the Slave, or rather the I'd
;ui.istraor, 10 return with his Slave.
The Circuit Court decided that the Justice of
the Peace had no power to grant such authority
The case was argued by able counsel, and excited
u good deal of interest
The Court to-day have under consideration the
case OF man VINO passed himself of as The orotner
of Silas Wright, and who borrowed money upon lhe
strength of this relationship.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-12-25

CHEAP DRY GOODS.-The Subscribers being determined
cloe their stock of Fall aud Winter Goods among
which will be found good assortment OF Nernos al Wool
Cashmere Shuwls Cashmere De CosSe = Is yd de Lanes
Is I'd silk Velvet, Mems Linen Camhrc Hdk needle work
ed Collars and Habit Shirts. all Ut which they will sell low
rs ran be purchased in the city
KENNETH Il HOIlEs Rrnnh ,vnY
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I,assenrers Arrived.

LnLas shin JOHN Marshall (rom R0,terdant-Wm Marshall
and con Mr. Keniieck, Master Iarrison-9 steeroge.
In the brig Rudolph Grooming from SO .udrks-toui sea-
Br brig Conservative wrecked the Eahamas Nov
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To-DaY,s Outside.

FIRST Pase-Christmas: Society and Crime.
Last Pigeon Picture of Harvey Birch, By Anne c.
Lynch: Political Reforms Shining and Forsving.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-12-25

Gcs- You've GENTLEMEN Disposed To devote portion of
their time the study OF MUSIC the Organ, Piano
Forte Spanish Guitar or in Focal Music may secure the
experienced Professor be furnished with Ins
mens and have stated hours for practice Music Room. 0
FultCnstieet. III GA
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1871.

Total. -. 81, SOB 81. 973 1879 4O,9S7 360I5 63i
Compare the above, and the votes Of all the
Counties in which Blrneyism has gained largely
since 1910, with those of The Island and River
Counties, and the average of those in which Biz
aeyism has no foothold, and there cannot /. a
doubt of the correctness of our position above
stated. So is it in Ohio, and all other States
Why need the News deny this?
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-12-25

~ The Steamship Great Britain, we learn
by a letter from Capt. Hosken, is out of dock and
doubtless by this time AT London. Her engines
have been tried, and found to work as smoothly as
the machinery of watch No day had been fixed
for her sailing.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-12-25

FIRE "A, Lock Haven, Pa. on the 18th instant,
the :. Mansion House hotel in that place, was
damaged by FIRE TO the amount Of $1,000.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-12-25

PsYcoDUNAMIc SolRErs-See DR.. Leger's adj
verIsement in another column.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-12-25

ES- Chief Justice LANE of the Suprere Court
Of Ohio has rendered his resignation, to take effect
Feb To- TIE State Journal states tha, his leaving
the bench win be universally regretted by the bar
aud s,i,ors and that he viii carry with him the love
and confidence OF all who have had professional or
nenonal intercourse with him.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-12-25

TIE TARlFF.-The Wing Almanac for 1915
contains the rates Of duties on all articles imported
INTO the United States, alphabetically arranged
Merchants and Manufactures will find this Alma
nae q work OF mos, convenient reference through
out The year. The price is only 12t cents. See id
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FREAKS CT TIE WE.rHER.-On Monday eve
ming, while We were enduring violent storm of
sleet, Boston was favored with clear sky and
bright moonlight.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-12-25

IMPORTANT TRlALs--.FA,RBANK AND Miss
WsBsrER-The cases of these persons, who have
been confined in the Lexington (Ky.) Jail for tue
last three months, on The charge OF abducung slaves
from their owners in that City, for trial
the 18th inst. in the Circuit Court of that County,
Judge Euckner on the bench. Fairbaak having no
counsel, Vim. B. Knhead was appointed by the
Court to defend him. His case was continued, on
account of The absence of material witness, until
the March term of the Court. The case OF Miss
Wsbsterwas then taken up her being Aiessrs
Combs johnson and Shy. The accused was ar
raigned and pleaded not guilty. A jury obtain
ed with difficulty, and out of the 81 jurymen first
called, there was but one who had not made up his
opinion in the case. The Lexington Observer,
from which we take the statement, Gays that great
interest is Eel, In the uia, and the cour; room is
much crowded The trial was proceed on the 18th.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-12-25

CoRRrcloN.-In our Mondays paper gave list of off,
Gers elected preside the .7mGraR Institute shoud
have read Mechanics Institute
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BEAUTIFUL AR.-EveTy lady gentleman who WISHES 10
anve hue healthy halr Tree from antru should u'e the
Balm Columbia Il slim Hates the us OF the bar and eA-
cites Il new growth and hauiiy fails 10 restore upon
persons who have been bald for yearsbees, nwas
10 the hair beauty and stre unsurpassed. II may be had
.I..lnt r.lnfi.f IL
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Cy- SANps's, HRIsToLs ami COInsiocks EXTRACT oil
SlrsaDaTiiia sold n; u Couttlundt.st also
Dr. .Nc.Nslr'S acoustic OIL, cure Tor DEAFNESS.
East India DYE wi color he HAIR but not the skin
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B The WING ALMANAC for ls45 is now ready.
See advertisement in another column.
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lc3- The INDIAN VEGETABLE ELIXIR and Ilnmeni. from
Cuurtandsi Warranted OF Rheumatsm
or Cont give, immediate feiei. sifeshens weak lnbs
tnkes down sMengs. aud eAtenls c0ntnctei cOTds.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-12-25

~ Read the following child. nephew o: friend
of mine stepped vessel of hoimg water and sco!ed ITS
leg IN 10 It's knee when CouneS Pain EN from y
Csutandt street. applied which almost instantly gave
relief the little su erer and soon eaue cured a. As9a
child of my own burned hand severely, and used The
saye which gave instant relief gnd soon cured II entirely;
and for one, could be induced 10 ba without II think
every amy should always keep hand 10 N case OF
such acci!ents II. ADAMS,
Pastor Of Trinity Church. SauGerties. N. Y
". a.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-12-25

BosroN MUNICIPAL ELEcTIoN.-Another trial
far The choice Of Mayor and FIVE Members Of The
Board OF Aldermen, was held at Boston on Mon.
day. but without success. Welm4re (Whig) re-
ceived 1867; Davis (Na,ive) 1904; Greene
QLoco) 9 26S; Scattering Is. Itwlllbe observed
,hst the Native vote is stronger than at the first
trial, and exceeds the Wing by 1877.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-12-25
PROCLAMATION.

By WIN. c. BoucK Governor Of the State Of .Nel. York.
and Rensselaer, which have resulted the death of two cit
call loudly upon the civil Magistrates vgian in
discovering and bringing punishment the perpetrators and
abetters ofthese murder.
The Sheris especially enioned prompt service of
criminal process and the performance OF all the duties imposed
upon them by the statute for that purpose To enforce which
they ere authorized TO command the of all the able
bodied OF the County over 9en years uge with such
and equipments they may deem ccssary Any ennis.
sion oil Sheriff TO perform his whole duty, ptonnt
ness would be regarded by the Executive good cause
removal from office.
the City OF bany, this twenty first day OF December;
the oil Lord one thousand eight hundred
and forty. four WIN. T.. BOUCk.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-12-25
MARINE JOURNAL.
PORT OF NEwYoRK.... .DEcEMBEA es.

IMMATURE ALmAsAc-.THIs d.
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The most choice OF Gueans, Lubns, Pevosts Extracts.
with full assortment of fancy Pertuney boxes suitable
for presents Brushes every description. Fancy Soups and
every article for the tole, of the first quality.
RAZOR STROrS
orhe mosibcautiln linsh manufactured expressly for
petition at the Int FUR Of the American Institute and for
which the premium of that Institution was awarded combn.
Ing the metallic tablet its cleanliness and utility makes 1t
yery desirable oprenda &c To gentlemnn's toilet.
d906t G.. SAUNDERS IL SUN, -o3 bfOndway.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-12-25

Massachusetts Congressional E1-ations,
Another trial for the choice of NJ embers OF Con-
gress in the lid, WITH, With and IXth Districts of
Massachusetts, took place on Monday, Tho
Boston atlas of yesterday has returns which
show the following favorable results:
lid DisTRIcT.-In all but three towns, the
vote stonds-For King (Whig) 4,70l for Hood,
Loco 2,5S9; scattering (Ab) 833. King is
elected by majority OF at least l,SOO votes over
all other candidates. He lacked SO votes of en-
election On the first trial-a pretty substantial
gain.
WITH Observation-Disclosures complete.-BENJA-
MIN THOMPSON (Whig, elec;ed,) 5,266; Parmen-
Ter L2co,) 4,407 scattering (Ab) 525. Thomp
sons majority over all, 1874. At the first trial
the majority against him was S46-making net
Wing gain since November of 1880. The Abo-
litioa vote has fallen off 74S-nearly two-thirds
since November.
With DIsrncr-The vote in Worcester stood
Tor Hudson (Whig) s73; Davis (Loco) $40 !;
scattering S5-a net Wing gain since Novem-
Der of l2l! The Atlas is confident that Hudson
IS elected.
IX,h DIsTRIcT.-Four towns heard from -
Hale (Whig) 64l; Williams (Loco) 7lS; scat
tering l66. Net Wing gain since November,
1873 Williams led Hale in the whole District at
The first trial 573 Hale will doubtless run
ahead now, though we can hardly anticipate his
election. Another trial may be more successful.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1844-11-22

stigma Of you, desa bu, avenge the wrongs Of
HENRY CLAY. Remember the helmins defeat of
after by the expulsion Hanaioa. flushed with tory.
from the gates Of the imperial city Az. remember
acros. the DeIa ware with
regiments OF hafelad and half soerS of
darkss, hours in Revolutionary struggle signal
after by of the ensmy. force. Tea,en
midst Of their revelry ana eyoerss Take hope
facts: and when the days af your mourning shall
have passed and the proper period for action shall
rived unfarl Wing standard, and lay no.
your nhdels driven molly
lasd Till then peace and abide your time
We copy the above National seneer,
cordially respond noble and patriotic
i, eloqusn,iy proclaims.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1844-11-22

2. The wArER SLIDE OF ROANOKE. This il
in Roanoke county, on ono Of the southern BRAN
chos Of the Roanoke river. The stream is larger
than Cedar Greek ut the Natural Bridgc.-The
water slides down q smooth rock in which it has
worn bed sufficient to contain all tho water the
crock furnishes oven in q food. The descent is
within few degrees of being perpendicular, and
the distance is considerably over four hundred
feet The sheet Of water is unbroken in the
whole distance. and makes it slide without noise
till it strikes the bottom, where it foams and
This scenery have not seen, nor have | heard
it spoken of, except by one individual the Sheriff
Of Floyd county, who gave mo the above descrp-
ton.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1844-11-22

During the revolutionary war. when drafts
wore made from the militia to recruit the CONT
mental army, certain captain gave liberty 10 tho
mon who wore drafted from his company to make
their objections, if they had any against going
into service. Accordingly, ono of them who had
an impediment in his speech, camo up to the cap
tain and made his bow.
"What 10 your objection?' said the captain.
81 ca-a-nt CO." answers tho man. "because st
st-stutter."
''Stutter!' says the captain, you don't 60 there
to talk, but to fight.
"Ay, but they'll p-p-put mo upon g-g-guard.
and man may 60 h-ha-half milo before can
say wh-wh- wh-who goes thero!"
"Oh, that's no objection. for they will place
some other sentry with you, and no can chal-
lenge if you can fire."
"Well, b-b-but may DO taken and run through
tho g-g-guts before can cry qu-qu-qu-quarter!''
This last plea prevailed, and the captain out of
humanity, laughing heartily dismissed him.