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dage 70 misery, also. Indeed, this is their por-
tion. For the most part they are perfect sran-
gers 70 any thing like true, substantial happi-
aess. Many Of them know not what il is, hav-
ing never enjoyed il for single moment dur
ing all their lives. They frequently get into
condition in which they think they are happy.
When they have taden little 100 much OF their
old Kings sweet beverage, and their heads be-
gin TO swim, and their hearts 10 be merry, and
they look upward, and see the heavens, the
sun, or the moon and stars running round and
round, and then look downward and see the
earth, with its houses, and hills, and trees, and
rivers, spinning like fair whirligg; then il is
that they think that they are happy, and
they then lounge about the ''Gin Palaces"
cracking jokes, and telling long yarns, and
quarrelling, and swearing, and fighting, and
they think that they are then in the enjoyment
Of happiness. Poor creatures, they don't know
any better, for if they did, these circumstances
which they think constitutes the very acme
of their bliss they could not but regard as those
which form the lowest depths in the pit Of de-
gradalion.
tn lie continual
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Some idea of the beauties of war may be
gathered from the following extract from a
letter to the N. Y. Spirit OF the times:
went 10 visit the different hospitals. They
are fd with wounded aud dying The stencil
that arose from them, from the want OF police
was disgusting. You could tell at glance
the wounded Of Palo Allo or lie Resaca de la
Palma. The latter were mostly bullet wounds,
whereas the amputated limbs told OF the can
mons fearful execution in the former. Beside
one poor fellow, beautiful girl of II was seat
ed keeping off the flies. She was his WIFE, In
another corner, a family group, the mother
and her children were seated by their wounded
father One bright eyed little girl quite. took my
fancy and my heart bled to think that thus early
she should be introduced TO so much wretch
edness. On one bed was corpse; on another
was one diving. holding in his hand the grape
shot that had passed through his breast. He
showed il to us with sad countcnance. lett
the hospital shocked with the horrors Oh war
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DEATHS.

Tn this city, on the l7lh utimo. WALTER r.
SroNE. esq. son Of DR.. Benjamin Stone, ofO.
in the 2sth year Of his age.
In this CITY, on Sunday, the 10Th instant of
cholera infantum. VIRGINIA SYLvATlA, fifth
child Of John J. and Mary G. Mulloy, aged s
months.
AT Bedford Springs. (whither he had gone
for the promotion Of his healthy on the 10th
inst, MOTLEY YOU'VE, esq, Of Prince Georges
county, Nd. in the 58th year Of his age.
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1D- District Assembly United Brothers Of
Temperance District of Columbia. ad-
journed meeting Of the Assembly will be held
al the hall Of Association No. on 18th street,
between r and F, in the city of Washington,
Con this) Thursday evening, the 23d inst, at
s O'Clock p. m.
Representatives falling 10 appear with writ
ten reports, &C., will not be entitled to their
votes.
BY order:
RICHARD l.. CARNE, Jr., RS.
Alexandria, July 22d, 1916.
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MEssRs. EDIroRs: We want to say word
or two in reference to Mr.. Whippe, whose
card appeared in your paper on Monday last,
and TO which you adyerted yesterday. II struck
us as very unhappy circumstance, that Mr..
WIS card should have been suffered 10 be pub
lished in the Fountain, even if true; but part
cularly SO, il incorrect in its statements. We
have, as a friend Of the cause, made diligent
inquiries respecting the true nature Of Mr..
Whlpple's condition as well as the cause; and
from the very highest authority learn that he
did not break the pledge in Norfolk, neither
has he since; but that, owing 10 the enthusiasm
produced in his own mind, and the heated inn
agination, growing out Of popular assemblagcs,
which he addressed at that city, he suffered a
temporary alienation Of mind We have heard
more than one exulting at he downfall Of
Whipple, and Of course at The severe blow ad-
minstered TO our righteous cause; we deem il
just and proper to stop the mischief as soon as
possible, by public refutation Of the card al
luded 10. S. w.
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MARRIED

In the Cathedral at Baltimore on Tuesday.
by the Right Rev. Samuel Eccleston, Arch
bishop of Baltimore ROBERT H. GALLAHER,
esq, Junior Editor Of the Richmond Republi-
can, to Miss HARRIET e. p. MARSH, Youngest
daughter Of Elias Marsh, esq, Of New York,
and niece of the Archbishop.
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The brig Isabel will sail from Alexandria,
on the 25th Of the present. Letters and pack
ages to the Army on the Rio Grande, may
be forwarded by this vessel, provided the
postage is paid to Alexandra.
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The following officers have been requested
10 report themselves at the Navy Department,
for the purpose, it is said, Of considering the
expediency Of an attack upon the Castle at
Vera Cruz, viz:
Commodor Stewart, Jones, Morriss, War
rington, Downs, Wilkinson, Shubrick, Nor
gan, Kearney, Parker, Turner, Perry, and
Smith Captains Storer, McKeever, McCau
ley, Lavallette, Slrongham, Mayo, and Breeze.
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ARRIvAL.-Gen Gaines arrived IN Batl-
more on Monday from Washington, and LETT
in the afternoon bv the Norfolk boat, 10 attend
his trial before the Court Martial at Old Point
Comfort.
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ECEl ICE! at l21 cents per bushei OF the Ice
House.-We have small Jumps of Ice, that
will do for Soda Fountain, Ice Cream Merchants,
&c, &c, which we will sell at the hous- for tho
sum of l21 cents. A person will be in attendance
during the day. for the delivery Of the seine.
Our customers need not fear that oui Ice will fall
short, as we have heavy stock. Persons wishing
Ice will please leave their address at the Lumber
Yard of w. II. Gunne, opposite Coleman's Hotel,
jy l4-edf GUNNELL & BIRD.
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Miss Charity Holmes has been arrested in
New York, for stealing silver spoons from her
mother, In this case, Charity began at home
sure enough.
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We learn, says the Norfolk Beacon OF Sa-
turday last, that Lieut.. Robert s. Garnet, OF
the U. 8. Army, has been appointed one Of the
Aid OF Gen. Taylor. 5 *ss
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THE FOUNT TAIN,
THURSDAY MORNING, JULY %, ls4e.

az The Columbian Fountain has nearly, il not
osite as wide circulation in this city any other
paper published here; we believe its circulation
among the citizens themselves is wider than any oth
cr city paper Advertisers would do well TO keep
this in mind.
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The Bbe.-Looking over Merle D'Au
bigne's Discourses and Essays, our eyes fell
upon the follwing passage:
"Tbe Bible has been translated into 100
and fifty languages; it is disseminated among
all nations and tribes. There are dialects in
which It's the only written book The savages
of the island assemble in crowds 10 lie down
and sleep before the humble dwelling Of the
missionary, where ii is printed in their own
language, each eager to be the first 10 possess
it, sheet by Sheet and the two or three hundred
million of the inhabitants of China are now
receiving it. When the world was crumblIng
into dust, in the times Of the emperors Of Rome,
this book trumphed over the corruption Of
the south, and created new world. And when
the Barbarians threatened TO crush reviving
Europe, this book triumphed over the barba-
.rty Of the North, and created modern society.
Ii can save US third time, and it has alrea-
dy converted the ends oil the earth 10 the true
God" -
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lST COL. BAPT. CHURCH.

WIN. A. WILLIAMS. sta .
Morning. Mr.. Ashdowm, John 5. 10
Evening. VIM. Williams, Psalm 80. IL.
Night. Acts IL. 49,
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During the storm on the lllh, about l400
feet Of the telegraphic wires were more or less
injured in Cayuga swamp by the falling Of
trees.
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/ CITY AFFAIRS.
Let be so absorbed in the doings of others,
to lorgetwhat is going at home.
- (.
LIST OF ARRIVALS
At the Principal Hotels in this City, for
the day ending July %, at l2 M.

. UsIrED STATES HoTEL.
Stephen Philbn NY. HIM Goldrisk, Philad.
I. F. Stephens, Texas. w. w. s. Shurburn, Nd.
Sam. Fillman, Va;J. Neal, Ohio, ]. Hickman, N.
Bedford; ]. Caller, je., New Orleans.
aea CoLEMAS's HOTEL.
Mr.. Rogers, Bait; H. ]. Hartwelland son, Phil;
Il. M. Fowler, Va; J. b. Banett, N. c.; Mis-. Ban
Ell, do Alex. C. Taylor N. j.. DR.. c. H. Smith,
Va; J. Cortny, Mo-; P. Gallagher Ohie; M. D. En-
Irish, do; Maj Arnold, Phil; J. Walcott, U. 8. N;
Capt. Dsnson, ---; G. B. Duncan, N. o.; T..
Harman, do; E. A. Liston, Boston; E. r. Collins,
N. Y; Mr. and Mrs. Gray, Va; H. w. Bruhum,
--; B. George and son, Phil; M Tompkins,
N. Y; r. Tompkins, do;J. d. Thornton, Va; w.
Lowel, do; A. Lacompt and lady, -----; p Prud-
lomme La Miss Ward, Fla; Miss Waddell. do;
J. 4. Arshed, do; H. 8. Allis, n Y;Mr. J. Cats
hon. Catawba.
BRowN's HOTEL.
J.G. Johnson, N. c.; Maj. J. t. Gilmond, do.
E. J. Lilly, do; E. Lenehry, Alb; DR.. ]. Hill and
.on, do; Col ]. Therington, lady, child, and
want, do; r. J. Young, Md; p. r. Ewing, Ky E.
Magsns, St. Thomas; w. H. Turner, Va; H. w.
Walter, Holly Springs; T. Talbot, do; Mr.. Mymbs,
N.Y;R H. Clojeir Alexandra; James Polk, Bait;
Robt Rilton, Pal ]. Davis, do; j. b. Dunsan, N.
O.; r. Hurmand. do. Ellis Davis, Md; ID. G. Jeirus,
S. c.; N. ID. Coleman, Miss; w. b. Jones' Ohio;
DIR. Meals, Ga; ]. g. Markell, Va w. j. Beale do.
w. Milton, do.
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Benjamin Anthony, trader Of Providence,
r. l., is accused in Boston Of doing large
swindling business to the tune Of $40, 900.
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ALCOHOL.

The following items will show the grea,
"uiility," of distllleries, grog shops, and every
other department Of the old kings, estate =
o lempores!
A AHoRRIBLE DEATH.-A slave, named Reu-
ben. met with death in Richmond Va, on the
18th inst, under the most horrid circumslan-
cts. He had let himself down into whskey
c;sierp, in the distillery where he was employ
ed, for the purpose Of cleaning out some OBJ
slruction, and while enveloped in the yapor OF
alcohol, lighted candle was handed to light
UP the cisern. The vapor became ignited
immediately, and he was SO horribly burned
,ha, he died on the following day.
DRUNK AND DIsoRDEgLlEst-The Mayor OF
Philadeldhia, yesterday morning, fined Y per-
sons for being intoxicated in the streets, and
held three to bail for their future behaviour
Among the latter was the somewhat notorious
David Glib.
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HAGERsLowN JAIL.-The jail of Washing
inglon county, Md, on the 9th inst, was
was without a single inmate. The sheriff ad-
ve.tses for boarders.
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CoRREcr CorcLusror.---The editor OF the
Worcester Transcript has come TO the conclu !.
sion, that there is no glass which Injuries the
eve SO much as glass nf brandy. -
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Warts.--The bark Of willow tree burned
to ashes and mixed with strong vinegar, and
applied 10 the parts affected win remove I'll
warts, corns or excrescences, in any part OF
the body. III. T
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Dean Swift says woman may knit her
stockings, but not her brow; she may darn
her hose. but not her eyes; curl her hair,
but not her lips; thread her needle, but no,
the public streets 4@h 'F'y s's'A 4.
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A colored man named Benjamin Young, a
servan, Of Gen. Washington, died in Berkley
county oh the Cd inst, aged l04.
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The sufferers by the great fire at Nantucket
are in very destitute and distressed condition,
many of them suffering for provisions.
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GREAT MoRrALiTY.-Duringt the past week
there were four hundred and twenty Ave deaths
in New York city. In Philadelphia, two hun
dred and fifty one.
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A fellow named McKillip, stabbed his wlle
at Brooklyn on SATURDAY night
last Rum helped him. He is locked up.
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sold in ST. Louis on Ike 10Th inst for 50 O6
per Dbl.
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II is thought the President will veto the
Joint resolution, reducing the price Of public
printing, on the ground Of its being retrospect
tive in its operation.
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On the Tin instant, Generals Santa Anna
and Almonte left Havana in British brig Of
war for Vera Cruz.
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The Baltimore Brokers will not receive the
no,es Of the banks of Salisbury, Somerset CO.,
Md
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Gen. w. 0. Butler passed through Louis
vile on his way 10 the army on the lth inst
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Gen. Brady, of the U. 5. army, left Rich
mond on Wednesday, on his way to the South
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A drunken man called at the houses Of seve-
raj respectable citizens on Tuesday, under pre-
,ence Of begging, and abused those who came
TO meet him, in most shameful manner. Eff
forts were made for his arrest, but the man
who sold him the the poison, good soul, is not
troubled. Its his business to make drunkardsl
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&nA FOR RENT.--A brick house containing
El.i;- IL rooms, situate on Al street, few doors
South of the Avenue. Enquire at this Office.
July l6-5eoj
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N. p. Willis is soon TO be married TO the
daughter OF member of Congress from Mas
sachusetls.
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TAKE NOTICE.

OUCH of our customers as are desirous OF set
- Ting their accounts, by cash or notes, can do
SO at the store until after Monday, goth instant;
after that time, can be found ID street, directly
in the rear of the store, where their accounts
be settled until after lst August next, wien all un-
settled accounts will be placed in the hands Of on
officer for immediate settlement. hope there will
be no complaints after this notice.
s. PARKER,
Fancy Store, between 9th and 10th streets,
july 20-3t Pennsylvania avenue.
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Pleasant INcyNDEHT.-We understand that
several members OF Congress have, ,oithoh so
liciia,son, presented library of one hundred
volumes, to the Sunday School connected with
the Central Presbyterian Church, in this city,
under the Pastoral care of Rev. Mr.. Tustin.
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MEDICAL CARD.

nR. ALFRED III. LEE tenders his professional
/ j services to the citizens of Washington and its
vicinity. Office on H street North, near 7th.
July ls-3m'
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ON OUR DESK.

The Saturday Evening News and District
Advertiser, No. /, is before US, and after re-
view Of il, we feel bound to say that we consi-
der il in every way worthy Of public patronage
and support. Its Editor is well known to our
citizens, in this capacity, and no one could bet
ter perform the part he has now assumed than
himself. We sincerely wish him success in
the very useful work he has so favorably com
mencsd sa@
PlcxPocKErs.-Th Baltimore Patriot warns
ito readers TO beware Of these, and states that
gentleman on Pratt street had his pocket pick
ed of book containing $500 on Monday.
The Meteor Of the 18th was observed, as we
learn from our exchanges, in many parts of
Marylrnd, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jer-
sey, and other States.
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DONE THEIR Duty. The N. York police
have made dead set at the gamblers OF that
city. Two of the most arisocratic Of the spro-
fession' were arrested on Saturday and held to
bail in the sum Of 500. s ettttt
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CAufIor Girls beware Of traI&en v3l,se
men. Never suffer the addresses Al stra1 Rer.
Recollect that one good farmers ny or Il us-
trious MECHANIC, il worthy more Xhan sl6%she
floating trash in the world. The alluremenls
Of dandy Jack, with gold chain around his
neck, a walking stick in his hand, a three penny
cigar in his mouth, some honest tailor's coat
on his back, and a brainless, though fancy
skull, never can make up the loss Of good
fathers home, good mothers counsel, and
the society of brothers and sisters; their affec-
tons Nashville that Of such young man is
lost in the wane Of HONEYMOON. .sTis true.
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CORRESPONDENCE.
TO be continued.

I" How glorious is this invention OF writing, where
by we can easily communicate to absent friends
whatever may afford them pleasure or improvement!
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Mr.. Mills Of Virginia is treating nervous dis
eases by Animal Magnetism at Apollo Hall.
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INDIAN ATTAcK-lt is rumored, says the
Iowa Hawk Eye, that the Indians are collect
ing 10 considerable force in the vicinity of Fort
Smelling, with the intention, il is said Of at,
tackng the Fort, IN consequence Of the de-
ention of one OF the Sioux, who had been
given up and held in custody either as host
age, or for being concerned in the murder of a
chief, some time since. A demand for his
release was sent 10 some days ago, which was
refused
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CANAL ON Fire !---In The warehouse recent
ly burned at Geneva there were some two hun
dred barrels of alcohol, which run in streams
into the canal, and al one time the surface of
it was covered for a hundred feet or more with
a blue fame
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V7ERY DESIRABLE FARM FOR SALE,

NERY DESIRAB BILE FARM FOR SALE,
about three and half niles from the city,,
the residence of the late Alexander Shepherd. Il
contains one hundred and eleven acres, about 20
well timbered three orchards of choice fruit
trees, about forty of fine meadow; the whole
well waieed. The house is commodious, modern.
style, and well finished There are several out-hou-
ses The farm and garden in the highest state
OF cultivation. The location is very healthy. and
one of the most desirable in the District or the,
county.
Apply to either of the executors.
SUSAN d. SHEPHERD,
S. HOLMES. or to
j. Z. LEWIS, seventh street.
N. B. Alpersons indebted to the estate Of the
late Alexander Shepherd earnestly requested 10
call on S. Holmes, 7th street, Washington, and
make payment Of the same
July 23-2w
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DIANO FORTES.--Two new, and three Sc
j cond hand piano fortes, for sale at very, low
prices, for cash, or on credit for good endorsed
notes.
WANTED.--A respectable middle-aged female
to attend upon elderly lady in the city. Enquire
of B. HOMANS,
July 23-3t betw 9th and ilth sts.
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UHE ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT OF
GEORGETOWN COLLEGE will take place
at the College Hall, on Tuesday, the 2sth July, at
halfpast nine o'clock, a. m.
The public are respectfully invited to attend.
July 23-td.
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Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1846-12-09

YPSILANTI SENTINEL
MONTERREY.

The following in '.Yankee Doodle for to-day
purports to have been contributed TO the Jour
nal by Beranger, the great French Poet.
We were not many-we who stood
Before the iron sleet that day
Yet many gallant spirit would
Give half his years if he but could
Have been with US at Monterey.
Now here, now there, the shot, it hailed
In deadly drifts of fiery spray,
Yet not single soldier quailed
when wounded comrades round them walled
Their dying shout at Monterey.
And on--still on our column kept
Through walls of flame its whitening way;
Where fell the dead, the living slept,
Still charging on the guns which swept
The slippery streets of Monterey.
The foe himself recoiled aghast,
When, striking where he strongest lay,
We swooped his faEking batteries past,
And Drawing full their murderous blast
Stormed home the towers of Monterey.
Our banners on those turrets wave,
And there our evening bugles play:
Where orange boughs above their grave
Keep green the memory of the brave
Who fought and fell at Monterey.
We are not many-we who press'd
Besides the brave who fell that day;
But who of us has not confessed
He'd rather share their warrior rest,
Than not have been at Monterey.
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ball from an unseen hand. As he fell, htiz-
"a arose from the staircase, which was now
seen full of men in the attitude OF American
Dragons.
ssHuzza-we have then now in trap shou-
ted sentorian voice, which Vaughan recog-
nised as that of his commanding officer; "no
quarters, my lads-cut them down..
The fight was soon over-the result could
not be doubtful. The refugees were cooped up
and had no escape, while their enemies out
numbered them FIVE to one. Harding fell IN the
beginning of the fray. The ASSAULT the melee
and the defeat passed almost with the rapidity
of thought.
ave were just in time,' said Vaughan's COM
rade, when the scuffle was terminated, and eve
nv refugee either slain or pinioned; ''your mes
senger found us fortunately at the post.
The terrified Emily now came from the cham
Der where she had fled with her father, and by
her fair hands were Vaughan swounds bound NJ
After the war, she and our hero were happily
married: and Kitty as a recompense Tor hei
services was taken in to their household.
Old men still livein the quiet valleys OF the
Hudson, who have heard, from participants IN
that days fight, the story OF the land pirates
death.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1846-12-09

How TO DIE AN EASY DEATH.-A great MANY
essays have been written on the easiest mode
of bringing to an end this animal life of OURS
One is in favor of hangings another OF drowning,
and third thinks bullet through the heart
will produce the least suffering. But we have
an easier road to death than either. Although
the object may not be so soon accomplished,
still it is as etectual, for thousands have tried
it. We viii give you the receipt:-Take sew,
eral strong cords, fasten them around the waist
as tight as you can bear it, and let them remain
day or two. Gradually tighten the cords; per-
severe until your body has the appearance of an
hour-glass. Your health win gradually decline;
you will feel faint and languid, cannot endure
work, and will probably have the dyspepsia, lv-
err complaint, and be exceedingly troubled with
nervousness. No matter the work of death
will be gradually going on, and before many
months consumption will be seated, and you
will die so easy adeath, that your parting breath
will be hardly perceptible. If however, you
wish TO commit suicide in shorter time, wear
thin shoes and muslin dresses in cold and damp
weather. We have never known this receipt
to fail, and it has been tried in thousand in
stances.
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NV lost EFricnd.
BY A LADY.

BY A LADY.
Fidelle he was favorite friend
OF moderate renown;
He was the best beloved I'm sure,
OF any dog in town.
/ do not mean to say that he
In drinking used to shine,
But whena friend he wished to sec,
He always gave them aeltine.
Nor do wish his friends to think
Too fond was he Of grog;
His spirits were not oUer-proof
For such an active Dog.
One day Fidelle was taken ill:
~ What allied him no one knows;
: For water he had in his eyes,
And wheeling in his nose.
| placed him in tepid bath,
And then he had some bark;
| gave him sulphate of canine,
Because his tongue looked dark.
Alas! | did not know how much
Would ease the poor dogs pain;
Instead of giving him dram,
| gave him half grain.
Commissions seized my poor Fidelle,
saw we soon must part:
And with one sad reproachful look,
He nearly broke my heart.
At length | musser'd all my strength,
A mustard poultice made;
But in coughing fit he died,
And in his coDin's laid.