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The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-11-05
WIT OdPo IIUTH
MAJOR JACK DOWNING.
To James X. Polk, President ofthe United
States, and all Aaaered Countries.


To James X. Polk, President ofthe United
States, and all Aanered Countries.
Dean Sir: I've done my best, accor.
ding to your directions,to get round Santa
Anna, butitis all no use. He's as slip
perry as an eel, and has as many lives as
a cat. Trst and l together can't hold
him, and Scott and Taylor cant kill him
off We get fast hold of him with
our diplomatics, but he slips through our
fingers; and Scott and Taylor cuts his
heud off in every town where they can
catch him, but he always comes to life il
the next town, and shows as many heads
as il no had never lost one. had long
talk with him in the city, and pinned hin
right down to the bargain he made with
you when you let him iNto Vera Cruz
aud asked him why he didn't stick to it
He said he did stick to it as far as cir
cumstances rendered it prudent.
But" says |, "Gineral Santa Anna
that amt the thing; bargains a bargain
aud If a man has any honor he will slicl
toit. Now" says I. didn't you agree
|if the President would give orders to ou
Commodore to let you into Vera Cruz
didhtyou agree to put your shoulder I,
the wheel and help on this annexation
business. so as to make easy work of it
And now, ask you, as man ofhonor
have yon done III"
circumstances alter cases, Major,
says Santa Anna. "When Mr.. Polk an,
| had that understanding. he thought h,
needed few more votes than he coul,
muster in his country to bring him into tn
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-11-05
Gbc Eanfaster Ga;ette.
GEORGE WEAVER, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR
LANCASTER, OHIO:
Friday Morning, November 5, IsA7
lYFoR LATE NEWS SEE POSTSCRIPT.
CuDture OF the City or Mexico.


We publish, to-day, another account
of the capture of the Capital ofMexico,
from the New York Courier and Enqui.
rer. If we mistake not, the writer is the
same one, who gave so graphic descrip-
ton ofthe battle of Churubusco, publish
ed by us few weeks since. His reports
are not so full as those of Kendall and
Mustang; but they are not deficient ir
other respects. Wethink the reader viii
be better able to comprehend the opera
tions of the different divisions ofthe army
employed in the fight, from this account
and therefore we give it in addition t.
what has already been published.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-11-05
~The Mer,can Whigs in Alabamc

~ The Mer,can Wings, in Alabama,
having waited for FIVE months to see
whether the patriotic Locofocos would
answer the call of the President, for Ave
regiments ofvolunteers, have concluded
to waitno longer and are now raising a
battalion" from their own ranks. They
have commenced with their usual zeal
and energy.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-11-05
RICHMOND, Nov. IL, p. M.

SLEIeHING AND GREEN COMA pri-
vate letter from Chicago, ILL.,, dated the
14th ult. says:
ave had a heavy fall of snow last
night and this morning. Sleighing bells
were heard in the streets at the same
time we were eating green corn for din
ner; something unparalleled in the histo-
ry Of the weather.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-11-05

FoRGERY.--A man calling himself c.
Merrill forged check for $500 on the
Northern Bank, at Lexington, last week,
Lut the latter refusing to pay it, the fell
low absconded. He had previously sue
ceeded in abstracting $l45 from the same
Bank, by cunning forgery.-Scio. Gag.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-11-05
Mai. Dowmimg,s Despatches

Maj. Downing's dispatches have ar
rived in advance of Gen. SCOTS. We
publish them to-day, and the reader will
find them sufficiently brief, spicy and
pointed.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-11-05

On our first page, will be found sever
al very interesting and entertaining arti-
cles. giving some important information
concerning the Internal commerce ofour
country, the means Of transportation, &c.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-11-05
proccDt versus ExnmDIe.

One our Locofoco exchanges fills a
column with the scriptural precept--"lOve
thyneighbor as thyself." Another"Peace
sermon in War times"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-11-05
The PainesviIIe Telegraph,

Comes to us enlarged and clothed in a
new dress. 1t is now ono ofthe neatest
papers in the State and is ably conduc-
ted.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-11-05
The LnMcaslcr Inslitute.

The meetings of this Society will be
held, on every Friday evening during
the coming winter, and our citizens. we
think, will find it entertaining and prof.
table to attend. Lectures and discuss.
ions upon various topics will be held, and
the size of the audience will add mate.
rally to the interests ofthe Institute.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-11-05

Tlt is said that not a house, in Nash
vile, was left uninjured by the powder
mill explosion, and that every pane Of
glass in that city was shattered to pieces.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-11-05

I'VE refer the reader to the adver-
tisement Of Messrs Smith & Tong. They
have just received another lot Of goods
and ready made clothing suitable to the
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-11-05
By Telegraph, from the zanesuille Courier.


PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 1-2, p. NJ.
The French steamer was spoke, by a
vessel at New York, at sea. She was
apparently out Of coal, and heading for
Halifax. We receive two days later
dates from Europe, bit have no impor.
tant news.
Later from the Army.
Santa Anna's Army dis5anded-A Teras
Company cut of-D!Gc1lty in the
Massachusetts, Regiment.
RICHMOND, Nov. ii, P. M.
By the Southern mail, we have intel
ligence that Santa Annals army had all
deserted him, with the exception ofl3O
of his personal guards. He marched to
Oajaca. Since his departure Puebla had
been quiet.
1t was reported at Vera Cruz. on the
10Th. that company of Texan Rangers
having been attacked by guerillas, IL
miles from Vera Cruz, all but two Of them
were cut off. An express which had
arrived, stated that one man was killed
and lS more were missing.
A difficulty mad occurred in the Massa-
chusetts Regiment. and General Cush-
ing had dsarmed and detached sixty
men from the regiment.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-11-05
The Session Statesman.

The editor Of the Ohio Statesman has
issueda prospectus for the session pub
lication of his paper. Charles B. Flood
is to be reporter for the Senate and H.
S. Knapp for the House. The paper
will also contain Telegraphic Reports
from Washington City.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-11-05

Payable always in adoaHce.
Those wishing Locofoco paperfrom
the Capitol cannot find a psrer or better
one in the State.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-11-05

1t is important to the success of the
Wing party that it should have an ably
conducted central organ--and to make it
an efficient auxiliary, it should receive
liberal support. The Journal now pos
sesses an additional attraction. The
telegraphic communication to Columbus
enables it to give its readers the earliest
intelligence from the most important
points, and could we but have a daily.
instead ofa tri.weekly mail, it would be
Of advantage both to us and the Columbus
journals. We tried to get it once, but
didn't succeed. As it is. however, we
trust the Wings will not neglect their
central paper.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-11-05
The Columbus Journal.

The proprietor of this valuable paper
has issued his prospectus for the coming
session of the Legislature. Tho terms
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-11-05
Later from the Army.

Santa Anna's army disbanded-A Terds
Company cut G-D!fc1lty in the
Massachusetts, Regiment.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-08-11
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
WHEELING & BELMONT SUSPENSION
RPII4fit


= LNNS and specifications for the masonry Of the
4 abutHleft- and wing walls of tie Wire Suspension
Bridge Wheeling will be- ready for the Inspection. Of
Contractors at the office OF the Company from the
FIRST TO THE SEVENTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER
neNt. Tie work vii he let on the 5th.
No lids from parties who are not prepared for Imme
date and vigorous prosecution Of their contracts w be
entertained hy the Board
With to the earliest pos Aie commencement OF
worn the foundations prnIasals VIII be received ON
THE SECOND DAY CT Al CT ~ for thu Immediate De.
livery Of 800 ferch"s of Stone, The Island opposite
Madison street and 20e prrches tie Wheeling shofc,
the specifications Tor winch arc nov ready.
On ths SEVENTH of September. proposals will also
he received tut furnishing D00 pounds No Ia Iron
Wirp
Parties proposing for any par ri this contract must
Specify the quality at the traul which the VIII
he made: the greatest iugs wIHci they ~ agree Ia
deliver 1t, aud the greatest monthly quantities tcA
supply dttcr the tirSt Of Npfil next.
This material VIII he subjected 10 close inspection
he from flaws eau be, producel aH4
pablo at resisting not les than - per square ur
ut SECTION,
ct tins toa pounds will he required hrure
the first at Nurrnlher 5Q.Dhn pounds tetare
The ttsi day III Mari, and the halauc" The ii
6u,Hh ponna per month thereafter, until the Nt"lc "a
drlivered.
Proposals viii he received for tie Whole or any por
ton al tie quantity hereiH specified.
~ -rdcr the BOARD.
Tll0M y sly len EY fre>'t.
-. Parties wishing ttrthsf Information Apply
toie president ut the CsnPaut 10 THIS. taet, jf.
Engineer, Philadelphia. I,fly % Gy".
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UARNESS# AlAkINti
vi. FORD,
NO 50 MAIN STREET.


Opposite John d Cortncgs Tdrcrn Stund.
". ESPECTFt LILY invites the attention OF ms f-1tts
IN and the public to ms nanufactofy and informs
them that he keeps constantly hand large aSsuft-
nent Of GoArH, BrsGY, STAGE, WAGON, DRAY and
MI LIE HARSErs Tor the Southern Trade IL. also kcrps
hand large assortment oil Collars, Riding Brides,
Chains Hames. Fly Nets, &c. He - prepared 10 fur
nlsh tin above articles at the shortest made ont
al and the cheapest He
all his work Of superior quality aud perfect work
Hanshnp; Je =
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-08-11
New Jersey Lottery. Class SIS.

Draws Aug. 70, 1917; - Nos; = drawn
ballots. prize of $4,000, 5000, 5000,
,. 900. $40; 10 of 900.
Tickets > dollars. = certificate Of %
whole tickets will cost G5 dollars; shares
in proportions,
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Alexandria Lottery. clsss 50

Draws \ag. 81. 1#17; % Nos: is ballots.
prjze OF So $40, 5000, 5000, 2.u00, 200;
10 al o3O0.
Tickets So certificate OF &c whole tickets
will cost s60; shares in proportion.
Address Your orders To ARMSTRONG & ca.
II - Agents, Wheeling Va
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-08-11
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= '.t.,t..,51- JACOB FAINTER
H'm all quarters of tit siufe
- AiilpN TO TIE FUBLIC- BE cautious Il, an
i"t tte original Dr. SWaHue COMPOUND 9fYts t "A, IA
cherry Is all nttcr preparations from the rs.I. t
are hett"us aud counterfeit. Prepared o,,Iy ~ a.
hr I"s' 9ifrc has teen removed totht y " cor
lor sale ia Wheeling Gv JAMES B4Erp ,s,,I.
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6y ALL soan it you wish To read that last ,, ..,,,
" & J. k james Russell, a ralc of The roIrl If
The seret PASSION by tie Author OF Shakespeare and
The Duke aud ihe Cousin bg Mrs Grey.
iii2h .iis ~ New York, BY Jonathan Slick Ese.
! NE banaits OF the Usage \ Western Eor,.Ur.
Sherideu - -''i> i''iHa
one kate az tho rescue tale of the great kso,,-
l l,. ~ The 5figess by the Athaf aatt5 lta5
lenr 9qsrtre or The da,s Of die League.
, a.ngi itl1'hi tomen Gatlolic story
lihsifeied Bic at Gen Is mfr'd -raff
lcatie~ with tire firm of bonnie, 4 s5, a. l..,.i, -
an 'Ah i'r At'orlatIQIIy Charles dickens 6Ho15
- zieena9 as-ol tmrHtpt LfhusrapAlc Ptinfs re-
.elNed ms day al Wakcman's LitefaIl ncEf NJ I'm
VAN ST. " h'sirHH, Va.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-08-11

aIENdIUTfd I8UE@I , UIdss 10
Draws Aag. II, 1917. to Nes: 1udraNn
ballots. prize of 10000. 10000, 5000.
5.500 10 of 500; 10 Of LOCO.
Tickets $40: certificate of 20 whole
tickets viii cost 500; shares in oPor-
ti,.t
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-08-11

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Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-08-11

r IfSNfN.' Large assortment Irish I.innens just re
- tcitcdh4 ntPR tGU.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-08-11

r FATHER. \ thuussnd pounds hest Baltimore Spa
- uas sd lcather we'd aud viii lie sold low
r rash. . TODD x how El.L
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-08-11

EO1TN brtiI.t Ms y hales Della y, NORTH Fac
tory aud :, he>vIe Drilling received -l,d M fsle-
y I43 TNINNF ( bfI.&rtSIN.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-08-11
TIIL GOOD k"ENT
CL0BBaENG STORE!
J H HUSt& co.

ON U06T 050ff Ha z : II9tT- IF4fgI :
If'Eg,ff,,5 H.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-08-11

SxS ASHINtToN aud his Generals. by J. r, Mead
wv icI, auth+r al Nal.ocou and hi- Mhrshslst in
tWn voumes rrrc g. 5o-iu.t received and for sal. by
IL JOHN II THOMPSON ,rnien street
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-08-11
ANI0NISHLNG AZ ~

Aee PrndHrIfc"f :" mitch ge"d ID - short space Of
time Read tpc feioH
ASTONISHING CUR FSi
w Bnsb. the celebrated Boston cracker baka ~
Na4sau STREE brooklyn, states hat las sf
firfed with Asthma Tor 30 years and COULD not hsd per
manent reiiet from The medical advice which New
orb ahd BfsoLlsH eonld ptodnce. indicted to Try
Tins Great remedy. Size nearl, we'll H.. dangh
trr, Who WIS saierlng iom The same disease, uI,d it.
aud also cured Is Il. Mrs Bond ~ nov Ssn
THAT size ahlc 10 from her ted early IN The
png and attend her usual duties through the dsy NJ
out annoy autt from her distressing Indlahy
HrsRY JtthseN5 18Th street, ncaf the Catholic Gene
tn eaHe the the purpose u estenhg bot
lie of thu 0loseeisr having teen afflicted wnh Ans
for thau - YEARS, aud exhausted on h,s
Hrrivti that me could not sneak He purchased bo,
aud rode home Four days afterwards Ire wicked froU
ms residence tie ntlire without fatigue dstsnceot
over two mifs to tell # the wonderful relief which he
had experienced ff,n sng at1t half Of one L6tils
CONSU NIPPON OF THE LUNGS.
Mr.. Cour0Er, - Nhde rrect. low in III
month Of beremher last, that he y4as given by hs
pl, >isau His friends entertained hope afhis reto
verv He was persuaded 10 try the Olosnonian and t
ms .urprIse has restored him 10 hsalth thst
now able to walk about the streets
MIS-. AITKEE, the wife Of WIN. II Afrcc, JsHes Hsr
man ESQ. and C. " Hayes, Esq. can all hear tesl Iasny
from Their own anefience Of the healing properties Of
tins great remedy il Consumption OF the iun,s.
SPLITTING BLOOD,
Mrs TuosBorHNE re Monroe street who had ieeH
troubled grrst length Of by severe souyk
and raised quailtcs of blood relieved by hottie
ofthe 0laseanau and declares i The greates remedy in
the world.
DES>Is KErfY o Wa,er street was relieved from Tho
sane compliant, although hc was very much reduced
i when he commenced taking H. having been under the
OF hs ply sician during the past winter. although
hc cou.hcd constantly and yary much troubled with
nsh swrats two bottles OF the remedy enabled hiu' 10
return to his daily work.
Dawn fESnrHsoS, 80 fiehi str*rt, George " Rur
nett formerly Of Newark J.. Henry Li.lon, iys XII
vngstou street, and numerous other persons have been
speedily and permanently cured Of the same complain,
lis tins remedy,
Price Sl.oo per hattie Soldby the following Agents:
T4 ~. l,i. %iSef Tassag%ii ", !, :,
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-08-11

" neud call Tho sfientiou yuliir generally
" 10 splendid stock Of Boots aud 4hot4, manu-
fHfured IA shop by good mechanics and of the
hcs materials the eastern market produce are
manufacturing gents Tine Bouts Hafissf thu Lei
French ard Philadelphia call skins and lasts Bi the
latest French style, al - and 81 per palrwhtc viii
to be surpassed Tor neatncs AMI durability
the ncd States. Also Gents aHd hoYs shoes Of
description ladies' aud ehren's be0ts and shoes u
ali SORTS coors and sizes. In add ion this have
good assortment of Ladies Slippers, Gaiters and hall
CATERS Of different c=lnrs the hest houses la
deiptia. which We offer very Low for Cash.
Nb-Measares taken and boots and shoes made ie az
der At day 5 notice. CONNEI4IN < WADE
je - 4. Nam Al, OPP knOtes SaddIery
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-08-11

cars q suits DRESSED OR ROtGH
Corner Narhet and lloHror streets.
Opposite the Post Offer.
TIE subscriber respectfully informs the citlzeus of
Wheeling aud vicinity that he Is prrpared To furnish
Marble nr Free Sone Stah~ and Monuments Ittered Ia
order AlS"te contract for furnishing building Stone al
all kinds nn tic most favorable term.
Allordcrs thankfully received and promptly attended
to.
lie has On hdnd very lar. stock he very hest qua
ity ut Free Stone, and VIII furnish Maricof m KINDS
I" order. in TlIoS. MI.hT .GIIlIN
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-08-11

DONNETS. &C.-Just received fcw very beautiful
- and entirely stvIe Ceouesn ronHets, tire Hfet
est Of the seassui also Rice Pearl Bonnelsz With l =
RicS Festl Hats e43 o W HEfSk ELL.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-08-11

II. OR THE LADIES Ne are making az att, a ut
Bonnet Trunks. 10 winch we cali the attention "
The ladies Sign The ilag trunk ctr. No 100 Main
street II NtCDf4I. & G. NRR
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-08-11

10 80 GLASS. a tow noyes OF i,.gt NJ i.
- &&S tfe Brud = hg r. }NHBdsys iias-.
FOR ali low II the PouiN paper m1l siote water IT,
SOUL Wheeling. ={4fEDfN
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-08-11
EXCHANGE Rs0TEE,.
: E NJ P e R NOE TIoUs

THE large aud commodnus hense forIncflv ureuplea
z b d = Boyd, has been opered Try u. y Miner and
LAWN underwent thorough repair and improvement
now turn sh"s the very best entertainment on tine
spost red,uuahls terms.
,1.LIL.D II
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-08-11
LOTION LNTIONN

:" NED Faults alw a, S on hand aud for sale at
AF4 j. RIHEfHA FEEB,S
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-08-11

r EATHEK WAGON WHIPS We have just fee"a
- ted Iuf n " hItcts superior leather W asoH
WHIPS tor sale low at No 1ug Nam street.
rs NICuII < CARR.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-08-05

Exhaustion Of Taik-How long the lamp of con.
.sesaon holds out to hSCn, between Two persons only
Is cuhousy set down in the following passage Iron,
Count Gonnllonief's account Of his Imprisonment:
81 anGH old man now; yet BY fifteen years my
soul younger than my body Fifteen years existed
for did not ive--it was not ile-ia the scii.saIne
dungeon, ten feet squarr During six years had q
companion; during nine was aonei | never could
rightly distinguish the face OF himAVho shared my cap.
tiviiy in the eternal twilight Of cell. The first
year we talked necessarily IogetheTi we related our
past lives, our JOYS forever gene, and again.
The next year we communicated to each other our
thoughts aud ideas all subjects. The third year,
we,had no ideas TO communicate; we were beginning
10 lose the power Of reflection.
The fourth, at the interval Of a month or so, We
would open our lips 10 ask each other il we've indeed
possible that the world went as gay ard basng as
when we formed portion OF mankind The ffth we
were silent. The sixth, he was taken away, never
knew where, 10 execution or 10 liberty; but was glad
Mhenhe wss gone; even solitude was better than the
dim vision OF that pale vacant face After thst was
slo1e only one event broke in upon nine Years yacan
cy. One day, il must have been year or two after
any COMPANION left me, The dungeon door was opened
and vice'-whence proceeding | know not--uiiered
thess "ofis by orders Of bis Imperial Majesty, in
ttnale 10 you that your vile died year ago Then
he iooI was shut. sad heard more; they had but
hens lhis great ageny in upon ire, and lett me alone
with Il agala."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-08-05

THRILLISG IsciDENr.-President Hitchcock in
letter to the Amhers, Express from Virginia, des.
cribing some of the coal mines in that State, re.
lslss the following sem-iragic anecdote:
Major W. related to US very thrilling incident
that took place in this vicinity some years ago,
which he assured us 10 be true. A hunter. one au.
tumnal evening, eagerly following in the chase,
found himself sliding into an old abandoned coal
pit. But sezng upon the top Of bush as he
slipped down the craggy sides. he hung dangling in
the air the black guilt. and felt conscious from
his knowledge Of the place that if he le he must
drop at least 200 feet, aud be dashed to pieces OIL
the rock beneath. He struggled in vain TO regain
a foothod he heard the cry Of his fellow hunters
and Of his hounds as they bounded past. He shout
ed with oil his might, and the forest returned the
echo, hut voice Of rescue came with it. The
winds whsiled around him, and the moon shone
upon his face, bot they brought him no relief aud
his strength rapidly failed he thought in agony Of
his family and friends. but he mus, die an awful
death. and even his mangled body never be dscov.
cred His mind became bewdered, his muscles
gave out, and down he went--down-d swift.
er, struck the bottom till he reached the enor.
NOUS depth Of sir inches