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Democratic banner., 1845-02-22

MLLwAuxIx.-Ths inhabitants are s.
bout applying for a city charter, to en-
br.ee the settlements on both sides O.
Milwaukee river and also on Walker
Poik The ~psrulssep is new 5000.
Democratic banner., 1845-02-22

As II sHoukp BI.-Gsn. Lewis Cass
has been elected U. S. Senator from
Michigan. He 10 enc of ths sounde.t
andablsst man Of eur parry, and will
doubtless give COL Pslk's adninistsa-
ton an efficient support
Democratic banner., 1845-02-22
sfRS. LINN.

There is an effort making 70 have this
sssmabls lady appointed Post Mistress
at ST. Lsuis. If she desires the Office,
we should ssrtsialyIavssr the appoint
naent-for many reasons, among the rest,
becauss..shs is she widow of the lament
ed. LIsI, Missouri's model Senator.
Democratic banner., 1845-02-22
Or The Yazoo Democrat tells the


"EIo!lo. Mister, did you see dog
come by here that looked like he was
a year. or ,car-and-a-haii, or two
veags o,d?' said a Yankee TO Il coun-
iryIHan 1T the road side.
Yes" SAID the count:ymon, think
ing himself quizzei. he passed a.
bout an hour, " IN hoar-and-a haif,
OF two hours ago, and is nov a mile,
or a miie-and-a half or W mles IL
head; AMI he had a tail about an inch.
or an inch-and-a hail or two inches
'Tha,'lI do said the Yankee;
you're into me feet, or a ieet ard-a
half or two feetr
Democratic banner., 1845-02-22

LIGHT FROM DARK PLAcEs.--'Sam
Jonsing,' said Pete Gumbo last night,
as he met his old friend just before
gun fire-'Sam Jonsing, Is mighty
glad to sees youn
You, is, eh2. qneried the PHILOSOPHY
ic Sam.
distinctly ! u.s. retor;ed Pete''and
I'll tell YOU why. It's because |
wants de lucerdations OBJ your obser-
bations and 'sperience on a subiec
OATS lost in de mazes OBJ doubt and
deplexily to me. axes you, now,
wot are meant by de dark ages Oh
which we hears so muchF
de dark ages OBJ de world, Peter
'Ezackly So, Sas.'
wat you links oh dem yourself,
Peter
'WaIl, sometimes links dey has
delcrence TO de times afore gas, and
de roarin' borallis, and lard oil, and
the oder new lights oh skyence was
in wented, and den agin is lost in de
darkness which de lights aforesaid
has giben me. But my 'pinion is no.
tin; ! axes you 10 '~splainily, Sam
Wall. Pete, accordin' to de light:
afore me, links dat de dark age.
you dslude to was de times wen dal
wasn't no Il but niggers in dis ter
restshnl spere OBJ ours--de times
wen white folks wasn'tno wharf
Oats dc trut, Sam, de trut;
knows it is. You's Ii; up de darkness
heeah! and Pete struck his forehea.
q heavy blow with his open hand
turned upon his heel, and marvelled
The grOssest kind of tyranny is that {
& father compelling his daughter to ma,
L.
Democratic banner., 1845-02-22

A retired Crispin, who had amassed
considerable wealth, used to put the
letters =. RS. C. after his name. He
translated them thw:-"First Rate
Shoemaker and CoAler.'
Democratic banner., 1845-02-22
SUPREME JUDGES.

Judge Nelson of New York, and
John N. Reed of Phil.delphia, have
been nominated BY the Presidsn. to fill
the vacancies on the Supreme bench.
Democratic banner., 1845-02-22
LATER.


resting intelligence. The tyrant has
bean taken; "oT with his head"
The most important news by this ar
rival is the confirmation of the account
capture Of Santa Anna. The Minister
of Exterior relations announced to the
Mexican Congress on the 18th ult. the
fact of Santa Annals capture, and read
the following official note converting the
intelligence
Hylp QuARTERs or CossTirur1oSAL
MILITIA,
AT Jico, half past o'clock.
His E1cellency Don Antanio Lopez
de Santa Anna, has just been brought
in by four Of our men, and Is now in
our power. am in too much haste to
write the particulars before tomorrow.
PEDRO LLERA.
10 HIS Erc.lsncy III. Minister Of Err
tsrior Relations.
Jalapa, 10Th January.
Til. minister further informed Con-
sress that Santa Anna would be conduct
ed to the Fortress of Perote, to await
the decision Of Government.
A proclamation dated January l4th,
announced the establishment Of peace
in Mexico, and invited the citizens to re-
turn 10 their houses. The members
forming the Provisional Government Of
l841, have been requested TO form part
of the Assembly under the same char
ter. The commanding officers at Vera
'iCruz and Tsmaulipas have addressed
thanks 10 the soldiers under their CON-
nand.
We learn verbally that Santa Anna
previous 10 his defeat, entered Peubla
pillased and burnt the town, and butch,
cred the inhabitants. His army of IL
to $4,000 men turned out against him
and h. now remains without friend Il
his cause. Gen. Ampudis had beer
recalled, and replaced by Martinez
Anpudia declared that all he had don't
/ wa. BY order of Santa Anna. 1t il
, said TO be the opinion of well informed
peopl. in Mexico that Santa Anna viii
be shot, but that he will b. kept TO
some time to try to get him 10 disclose
where his treasure is, before they exc
cute hEn.
A passenger who came in the Waite
Witch reports that Santa Anna lett Re
rote. nnder a strong escort, tor the cit,
of Mexico on the goth nit.
The Picayuns says he left the arm,
1 about 4 leagues below Pnebla, with a
. escort of several hundred men, and pro
, Oesded towards Jalapa. Before arriv
ing theIe, he parted with his Escort an
attempted to make his escape to tn
mountains on foot, in the disguise of
fsiar.
On on the 10th Of January he wa
discovered i'll a baranco (ravine) nea
a little villsge called Tito, ome league
frsm Jalaps, by 4 couple Of Indians VIII
were hunting. The dogs belonging t
, the Indians became FESTIVE and furious
: III. Indians followed the direction q
their barking and found the Dictator
who offered them his watch and sue
money as he had Ibout him if the
, would guide him to his hacienda. Thi
!. they refused to do, but gave the alarm
end he was taken prisoner.
When he was captured he had take
: eff his cork leg on account Of the ifama
ton p.edsced by walking upon it an
was carried BY his servant.
Democratic banner., 1845-02-22
NEeXIC0.

From our exchange papers we learn
that Santa Anna after having ATTACHED
Puetla upon the 9Th and 9th, of Jsnua-
ry, being repulsed each time, and the
last time with a loss Of eight hundred
men, has rctrcated and surrendered
himself up. The following rs the OFF
cial notice Of his surrender:
From rhs piario 80 Vera CIuz. len. -,
Ga.ral in Chief and Chigl
Sscrstary's Office
PuEBLA, Jan. II, I845.}
Ral!dn No. I5.-.4ray Of Operation.
His Excellency Dor Antonio de Ha-
no of Taanariz and Don lose Maria
MenJosa yesterday took their departure
for the %capital of Mexico. On the same
night they were followed by Gca. Don
/ Pedro de C~ortazor. These three on
GERS are despatched to treat with the
Surrene Government for the settle
ment of all difficulties now existing IN
the gspubiic, and for I'll. prevention Of
further bloodshed,
/, therefore, order all the forces that
cover The lines around this city, and
row under nv command, TO suspend all
acts Of hostilities; to abandon the posi-
tions they now occupy, and to retire TO
the town of Amozoo, there 10 await the
result of the negotiations of those Off
GERS.
In view Of this commission, l Doubt
not that seeonding the philanthropy BY
which l am animated, you will order the
forces under your command 10 suspend
On their part, all hostilities, and avoid
tie efusion of blood, which should be
carefully preserved to be shed only
when necessary, and against a foreign
fee.
Ged and Liberty.
Head Quarters, Jan 10, 7 P. NJ.
ANTONIO LoPrz De Santa Anna.
Ts Grs. Dor IsNAcIo De YacrAy.
Democratic banner., 1845-02-22

The grOssest kind of tyranny is that Of
& father compelling his daughter to mar.
~ a man she cannot endure.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-04-09

WINTER STILL.--We were sa,,,sd
yesterday morning by snow clad h lis md
valleys, anda searching ives, wind. The
snow lay more than an inch deem and
the blossoms and green grass we're recr.
log from it so 'nnoccnily and sadly; SO
much like vi.tIe from, under this wo,ld.s
gr'efs and SCOTS. and wrongs and contu.
me'ies. that ii made The heart sad 10 look
on 'he"' and shrink from lresdins them
down, as great wrong ;o.ihe already cp.
pressed. We shook peach tree an the
blossoms fell on the snow, ind seemed to
npbraid il for its cold. Much Of the
fnow still! remains on the ground. and the
weather mas not nj deraied. We fear .hc
effects OF fros, and present cod winds upon
oil fruit, and early gr.ins that are moi very
hardy.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-04-09

SCARLET FEVER like all other levers, COM
~ menoes with nausea and sickness, grea, ,hit,t
headache. Hdness Of the eyes. ec. In two or three
DAYS. prickirg sensation 10 experienced, md mn
ernpion oi hery redness begins 10 appear first ON
The lace and arms. and finally an uniform redne,.
covers The whole body
WrIghis Indian Vegetable Pills are an essv. ,,f.
and certain euro for this and every Other fever In
all cases oi scare, fever. virgins Indian Vege,.h.
Pills should be taken every night on going 10 bel in
such doses rs TO produce copious evocun tons bv h
bowels. This course. IL properly followed no x;Ii
IN short lime. subdue the most viuleDt o,,.cL *
tcnrie, lever md. CT The same lime The d;,es,o,
will he improved md the blood a.. cnnasI.,",'
purified that new HE ond visor will be givsn -.
the whole frame. e"'" W.
Caution TO Ageuis--Store keep,rs ena
are respectfully 'nioTm Tint medein. ,r,a',;"
TO be I0d,an Pills. made ny one @ BENJAMIN s,r,,s
OF New York. and sold by vatIou. .,ore L..,.,.
both ~ The city ond coun ~. are no, The g.ou;n.
Virgins IDdisn Vegetable Pills. bnt mel.
miserable imitation. The only secu,nv o.,,,.,
imposition is To- purchase OF the ofioe, N, I co b.
street. Philadelphia. No. 1913 Ttemon, 80,
BOSTON No. 2S5 Greenwich street, between NJ.
and Chambers streets, New Ymk-otd bs n.,,,"''i
IN oil cases 10 ask for Wngh,'s India, v.ns,s.,
Pills ''so'aoie
Remember, beware of all sugar coated eo,,,.,,.,,-
-hhd no particular 10 ask Gf Wt,sh,'. L,',.""
Vegetable Pills. For sole III MELIoR's ya,i","
Store. "ey
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-04-09
HONORS PAID TO TIE LATE
THOMAS AMPBELL ar HIS FIJI

HONORS PAID TO TIE LATE
THOMAS CAMPBELL ar HIS Flu,
NERAL lie { he poe') was well repaid.
Peel had string oil the pail; Brougham
came and said, GLOW damn cold the Ab.
hey 49," the luke Of Argyle. Sco,chm m
like. rubbed his back again RoubilIiac's
statue Of his great ancestor, and though,
1t was IA pity he b ,dn', migrate to Prince
Ed~"rd's Island; ID Israeli SAID he was
one OF the g Curiosities Of Literature -
while Macauley, who looks for smar,
things. said. Poor fellow, this was
always the otjec, Of his amb,ion-, was
his hope be, ond the grave"
Let some old gineral or ndRiral d., some
hing or another that only requires the
courage OF bull, and no sense. and lhev
give him pension, and, right ofr the rec.
make him peer. Let some old field
oflcer's wife go follerin' the army aS v
back in lndgy further than i, sale or RICH,
LOT woman to go. git taken pris'ner give
horrid sight Of trouble TO the army n
get her back, and for this great service to
the nation she gi's pension Of five hun
dred pounds yenr. But le. some mis-
fortunate devil Of an author do -wha, only
one man IN century Can, to save his soul
alive. write book that will iive-a ,biny
that does show the perfection of human
mind, and VIVA, d. they do here! LIE,
his body live on the " Pleasures Of lone ~
all the days Of his life, and his name live
afterwards OIL a cold white marble in
Westminster Abbey. They be hanged
the whole bilin' Of ihem-them and their
trumPery procession too. and their palt-y
patronage ut standing by grave and say
IN, Poor Campbell" Who cares for
monumc mt that actually deserves one ?
tie has built one that will live when tina,
are old Abbey crumbIes down, aud wi,ru
all them 'ha, thought they was hoaor.n'
MN arc dead and forgotten. His mon.
ument VAS built by his own brains
and his own hands, and the Inscription
amt writ IN Latin nor Greek. nor any
other dead language mother, Lu.in living
language. and nne too that will never die
out now, seein' our great nation uses it !;
and here It j. : 1.-The Pleasures Of Hope
by Thomas Campbell. Sam Slick.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-04-09
From The Baltimore Patriot
THE SAN PEDRO EXPEDITION.

We understand that letters have been 70
ceived in this city by recent arrival.
from Die ssrs. Howell and others, ngaged
in the second San Pedro Expedi ,on-as
II is cailed-who went out for the pur,
pose Of raising The Spanish ship Of wal
San Pedro, which was sunk many years
ago IN forty feet water, on the Coast Of
the Spanish Main. She had in her ,me-
Thing like $4,000. COO, besides brass can.
non and other valuable articles.
The letters state that the expedition
ave been success ul in finding The vessel.
She was descended 10 by one Of them in
u diving bell, Constructed for The purpose
and 50 IN specie, besides several brass
cannon, brought up. One Of the dollars
was found embedded i'll the timber Of the
San Pedro some inches deep, suppos. d to
have been placed there by The explosion
OF The magazin", which caused The vessel
10 sink. Most sanguine hopes were
entertained by those engag,d in the as
tempt TO obtain the vessels treasures that
they would succeed finally in accomplish
lns their object TO the satisfaction OF III e
stockholders. Most Of the treasure is
said TO be IN bullion.
In consequence VI this favorable in =
'elligence the San Pedro stock has n,ater.
tally advanced One Of the holders in
formed us yesterday morning that he bad
refused $1,000 cash for share which
originally cost one hundred dollars.
We earn further that the anc hor Of the
San Pedro has been taken up, weighing
altogether six tons. IL is The intention
we are told, of Mr. Howell, the scien Tic
operator in this mater, 10 begin u, the
bnom OF The ship and not ceas, operation.
until the entire vessel shall have been
raised.
We learn that the stockholders Of the
San Pedro Company bal meeting yes>
terday, the result Of which is shoriely TO
be made public in due form. Ir this en-.
terprlsc prove successful as anticipated
II will reject much credit upon the pre-,
severance of lhose who undertook il. "
wish them the foil realization of the
ION est aniicipations. There is, however
a probability that 1T is not all gold Ina
glillCrs.'
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-04-09

n DAY AT NoUNT VERNON, is, indeed
worthy tol e marked with a While stone
IN counting the days Of ones life! Via
can stroll through the groves, Iinper in
the poriicos. SIT and reflect in the halls
and stand before the T,MB. at MouxT
VERNON, without being almos, over,
wheImed with the recollections and asso.
cations OF the scene And there the d. :
scendants Of the Great Chief still remain.
dispensing the elegant and refined hospi
,a'ay oil the veneratcd mansion, with that
kindness and courtesy which well BELTS
men, and graces their abode. Long may
,hey live. to hold the posse ssion Of an in,
heri'ance as dear 10 them as it is precious
10 the nation.
Every visi:er approaches the TOMB with
ieeIings OF reverence and awe--ani few
choose 10 break the silence inspired at
the haliowed spot. La two marble sar.
cephag'. before you, lay the remains Of
George Washington and Martha his wife
Inc mind retires within itself and muses..
and language ceases to be the u,tcrance
orouf feelings.
The Mansion itself, and the surround,
ing buildings, are as nearly in The state
they were in during the fe of WAsBrNo.
TON, rs can well be--lhough the rude
touches OF Time cannot be avoided no,
could we have il otherwise Moun, Ver.
non would look out Of place planked up
win the renorating fashions of mode IN
days.-Alcr Ca=eHc.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-04-09

TEXAS.-Mr R,tchic, " no has Jus:
returned To Richmond from Washing ton,
says:
We understand that our own Govern
ment a, Washington have their eyes upen
and are display ing the must dcterm, ned
energy IN our relations with the youn O
Republic. Mr.. Pint, Of the State DEPART
hen', Is about TO proceed to Texas with
INSTRUCTIONS 10 our Charge
Well, there is nothing like being busy.
Tbs Texas question has KEEP, our whole
nation dancing like peas in pot skillcl
these twelve IN 'nths past. and messengers
nave been coming aud going, with ell the
busting auxlely allowable 10 s, great an
event as the birth Of State. Mr. Phii
is happy, Of course, in his employment.
He Is an active. busting man, plcasa mt
w'.hai, and ofu merry disposition. lie
did good service in his mission on III e
subject OF the Post Office TO England. and
NC doubt not, will do his errand we'll to
Texas. But after all the BUSTING, what
Is 10 come Of it!
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-04-09
A PErRrrIgp ,ppIE--Tbc India,

A PgTRrrIsD 'rPLE.--Tbc Indian (Pa)
Register says - We were shown last
W, ELK by DR.. Stewart of this borough.
pelrlfi d apple, which was found some
time since in Armstrong township, in this
county, Immediately ben aih whore stood
"A large tree which bpre fruit, precisely
similar in shape and appearance 10 this
apple. 1t has changed in a sand one
oil whitish cast, and is truly beautiful
and perlec. specimen Of petrifcaiion.
Upon one side Of the apple there is n
small SPIT which seemed to have COM
menced 10 decay, and its color has
changed 10 hat which is usual upon rotten
fruit, which appearance it i'll relaps,
and is as hard and full n lhot particular
place, ms uppn any other portion Of the
apple. From this il would appear that
the quality OF pelrlfication has the same
effect upon decayed that it has upon unde
c-yed mater
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-04-09

st. LOUIS. Mar. 90
L'AD Owing 10 the very Limited rece ipIs. IN.
price has heen firmly sustained A 10, Of 3O0O
pigs were taken ON Thursdsy al s3.l2I. and 7O0
r'gs were sold this morning at $3.50, which are
iaken by boats for freight and there are M 6,h
nuvers willing TO pay lhose rates. The marke, /,
qn;Ie bare To dsy. Received since Wedn,s doy
1000 pigs.
BACoN-Ths bulk Of The receipts have been
iorwnhes. The demand continues sreaIv md
nf'k and prices are firm nj our quoiaiions--.ay, G
'h'nldsr.. 81 3ac-'ides, a iac. and hams S. Sc
per ID, We have noticed sales VI about 90 cask,
in lois. within the range Of our ouo,or:on,
Received since Wednesday. 200 casks. lS uorces
65 bbIs md LAT PIECES
LARD This article In, accumulated in second
hands. and 10 held obove the market The RECENT,
from The country have been small. but several
considerable lots came in. which in part had been
pur hueJ above, and part was forwarded nv The
original holders. The demand q, very brisk, and
sircIiy prime lots in shipping order sell quickly al
6la6tc per h.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-04-09
On. RADCIfFFE.
HOMEOPATHIC PIfySiCy q,

EsrtCT Iii Y iendenbs Professions,
- services To The citizens Of Wheeling
Inc Medical Ptaciico which he bns the homo, .s
',"g ,"'o ms cry comes Recommended h.,
sRe"e'a introduction niO The families of Lo ~,
circles. IN The chief cities Of N, JInio, npo nf'
adoption by long list cf The old .eb.o n,oo;, s
-and ny us superior success owe, eys,'' o'''
ne'hn 70 The cure and expulsion Of an s,r u"ss
'",ea ta diseases whether ACRE or chronic ~
hs y''em' ell The sevsfilles Of the Oil n,a.,;..
are dispensed with. such as Bleeding Ri.,. .,ee
n"se,' Ca'hai''cs' &c. DC. and when rs
pom o. tho cures is considered. i, Win -
ICr R,J"I;a" mos ec"n"mical m'ds in use.
lbe residence Of NrI.nts, g.a ~; a'JO'hIng
Whceifg Va, "''" street.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-04-09
ALARMING FIRES IN NEW

ALARMING FIRES IN NEW JER-
SEY For several days past. fires have
been raging in the woods Of New Jersey.
but 90 Thursday and yesterday, owing 10
the high winls, they were peculiarly de.
sIructIvc. On Thursday evening the skv
was quite rudy towards the E. S. E, and
=. Il by =, as vIewed.from Camden, the
turd glow having been caused by the re
Elections Of the burning forests. IL is be-.
iieyed hut several thousand acres Of
woodland have been drsola:ed-ihe fires
leapin2 from grove To grove--and ipni,ing
by. millions Of sparks from wood to wood
nj distances OF mile or m re-. This ha.
been especially the case IN the pine dis.
'r'c's, owing 10 the extreme dry ness of the
weather for moro than fortnight.
op Thursday afternoon and during the
clear part OF yeste rday, vast and rolling
volumes oil smoke were dislinguishabIe
drifting into fantastic shapes with the fu,
~ OF the wind, and tinged with variety
oicolors ny the sun. These appearances
towards evening, deepened into The vivid
blush OF lire. On thursday night. the
bIes were IL or ii miles from C,nJ, -
but yesterday morning, owing 10 a chnno,
IN The wind, they were much nearer m,
INST devastating conf ,graiion has occur
red near Clementon, several miles b,yoo,
MISUNDERSTANDING near Pendle,on-,
third near Cbrw's Landing-and louru
near the Delaware
We learn from persons who have ARR
we'd in the city from The vicinuv NJ IN
burning districts, that several bnrns on,
'ages IN the pine woods, out.housc :, an
alarge quantity OF fencing have fallen
prey TO the flames; but We are happy I
say that no lives have been lost. We ar
informed, also, That on Thursd pi.hi. O
early yesterday morning, an extensiy
cen Migration was raging in anife nm ON
posiie direction, namely, near South ~
boy. The value Of the wood des,roSc
must I've immense, and the Gres are a.,
TO continue until they are quenched win
heavy showers Of rain, or Until tbev Il;
away for want Of fuel.
Penn. Inquirer, Of Anil =.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-04-09
or The Rhode Island election seems

or Tho Rhode Island election seems
to have been cross firing tia, is very
uncommon, and shows the effect of poll
tic u hcresies among leaders of a party.
tits quite rs surprising tina, Wing should
have adopted the Dorr hcrcsy,a IN star.
rant Locofoco hnnbug, ia Rhode land,
as that Wing of Virginia should be in.
noculated with The Texas disras. Both
Questions were raised by the Loco Focos
for SELF obj cts and cato hwords with the
mob. aud have no connection with princi.
pie or even cxpediency. and for n Wing
to seize hold OF them indicates anything
bq. an honest and in;e!ligcn, love Of coun
,ry.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-04-09

TRADE IN New YoRK.-The Express
says: The trade Of our city has vastly
improved since our last, and there is q
tar, 1t not extensive, business DOING
The prospects Of an extensive business.
we think, have frightened. tits believed
6y many, that the city is increasing in
population as fast. or perhaps faster. Than
at any former period. Ali branches If
trade seem to be fully employed. The
political atmosphere has been quite calm;
congress havinge adjourned, there are no
mind.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-04-09

spike. md ,hrusiing large stone into
hts nav, it was cut open for is liver,
which yielded seven gallons Of limp oik
Bat the shark had within him the evid>
"ncs Of having toasted bounliiully up"n
I'm roasied beef before the harpoon did its
office. Mt less than thirty pounds of raw
beef dropt from under his gasket Among
other delicate BITS was surloin weighs
ing twelve or fifteen pounds, with two
entire and still unbr ken ribs. During
tins process the shark houndered wi h
prod'3Ious strength. and even after its
vita's were all out. the body retained n
sp'smod'c action; aud finally, when the
n groes 70 led the trunk back INFO the sen
ITS native element seer cd To impart d
sort OF life. FOR the con,ortions continued
until II sunk out Of sight.