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A Monster.

Some weeks or perhaps months since
gave you the particulars of the wound
ing and arrest of n sergeant of the 7th
regimhht of the French army, stationed at
Paris. The mans name was Bertrand,
and you may recollect that he was charg-
ed with digging up the graves of young
females buried in the cemetery of Mount
Pamasse, ,anf with the commission of the
most hoiisf::hasAt gand unheard of acts upon
their lifelo~A bodies. Every attempt to
arrest this monster, you may further re-
collect, proved unavailng for long time,
owing to his surprising strength and agili-
ty but at length a spring gun loaded
with slugs and placed upon newly
made grave, fortunately exploded while
he was in the act of committing one of his
atrocious dissertations, wounding him SO
badly that he was finally arrested and Sc
cured. BY the last Paris papers | see
that he has recently been tried, his wounds
having so far healed that he could be
brought into court He is described, as
a young man, with singularly mild ex-
preston of countenance. He answered
all questions and otherwise conducted
himself before the court with the greatest
calmness. AS an account of his trial may
not be unintcresting, send you an abrid.
ged report:
After the indictment was read, the
prisoner unhesitatingly admitted his guilt,
aand said that he had first committed a
violation of acemetry at Blere, near Tours,
in February, l847; next at the cenlctry
of Mont Parnassc in August at the ceme-
terry of Ivry; in September and Decem-
Der in Mont Parnasse. When he had
dug the bodies from the graves he hack
ed them in the most fiightful manner,
cutting off the flesh, separating the limbs,
in some cases ripping up the bowels, and
taking out the liver. Sometimes, he mu-
tilated as many as from ten to fifteen
corpses in o night, and afterwards buried
them again. His only motive, he de-
clared was to crafty sort of rage which
he fell, and which he could not possibly
control. He generally employed his sab
re or his knife to mutilate the bodies. FIe
dug open the graves with his hands, or
with any instrument tSat fell in his way;
sometimes his hands we're covered with
blood, but he felt nc pain till the day af-
ter. The MARKS of teeth appeared on one
corpse, but he denied that he ever made
use OF his teeth. His rage for destruc-
ton did not, be said. extend to the living:
it was exclusively confined to the dead.
He knew. that traps were set for hin, and
that he risked his life by going into the
cemeteries, but when the rage took him
he could not resist. Ills Ills nltsiiiaay came
on once q fortnight and commenced by
headaches, Since he had been in the
hospital he had not felt any renewal of his
frightful desires. "Some Of my comrades
died by my side," said he, eand having
seen them die, am now cured, and am
afraid Of a corpse"
! DIR. Marchal lido tialyi) surgeon major
at the military hospital OF the Val-de-
Grace, who attended the prisoner when
ne was brought in wounded, read full
confession which Bertrand had made to
AHN max
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FOE SALE.

ny oRDER OF TME COURT OF NQUlN,
l OFFER for sale 5000 Acres of Fer
tile land, lying ON both sides of Twelve
Mile River, and on the road leading from
Pendletoa Village to Pickens Court
House; being part of an Estate selected
when the whole country was vacant, en-
bracing the most desirable portion of it.
These Lands are well timbcrcd, and
but Is miles from the terminus of the
Railroad now being constructed.
Application to be made to John r..
Sloan, Pendleton Village
pE gg o. NJ M. COLHOUN.
ET' Iaurensville Herald" will please
copy and forward account to this Office.
June 80. Z If.
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Pencil Drawing, Crayon Drawing,
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Best modeof constructing Wharyes,
Best Press for Packing Cotton, ~
Best Rice Tmashing Machine, m
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Store Mason's Work, Carving in Wood.
Carpenters Work by hand,
Carpenters Work by Machinery,
Model OF Ship-specimens of
Boat Builders Work, Ship Joiners Work
Pump and Block Making,
Mill Wrights Work, Coopcrs Work,
-Four Wheel Carriage, Buggic,
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Steam Engine, Fire Engine,
Turning in Brass, lion or Wood,
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Iron Railing, Fence OF Gate Work,
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Bell Hanging ard Gunsmiths Work,
Instrument Makers Work,
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Hair Dressers Work, Gliding,
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Tin Work, Plumbing, eE
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Dyeing in Wool, Silk or Cotton.
~ pHoiotoio ''Oah, nluiltttu hluflnSg
Millinery, Shirt Making, Quilt,
Embroidery in Gold or Silver,
Embroidery in Silk or Worsted,
Artificial Flowers,
Ornamental Hair Work,
Raw Silk, not less than 1-2 lb,
Manufactured Silk,
Weaving, Hand Loom,
Weaving Power Loom,
Specimen of Cotton Yarn,
Pair Knitted Stockings, Socks or Gloves
Gimp, Fringe and Ornamental Weaving
Coach Lace, Confectionery,
Refined LoafSugar, Pottery, Glass,
Wrought Nails, Gray Bricks,
Press Bricks, Fire Pricks,
Tallow, Sperm or Wax Candies,
Soda Water, Cake Making,
Starcn, Flour, Cheese,
Butter for winter use, not less than 10 lbs
Turpentine, manufactured, Soap,
Manufactured Iron, Cut Nails,
4 June 80, lS49. f-4t
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PRO sPECTU S
NeEq, HH A Hs DSa
-OF-

HsEG III "A Hs I'D -
w u TX l. Y q AZ ETTE.
BsEIAiSds a new and much enlarged
series of the "Soutlicrn Literary Cazctfr."
the only weekly Journal, Sot;tlt of the
Potomac, devoted TO Literature and the
Arts in general and designed for lc
Family irclc.
The Proprietor bcgs leave TO announce
that, on Saturday, the 9Th of May, ln
issued the first number, for the second
year, of this Popular and we'll established
paper-thc name and form of which he
has changed, TO enlarge the scope cf lis
observation, and TO otherwise increase its
attractions.
Less exclusively devoted, than hereto
fore, to
Literature, the -1rtS, and Sciences,
it will be the aim of its Proprietor to
make it, in every respect,
A (C1CE FAMILY NJ NfTtIIR
as cheap as the cheapest, and as good as
he best !" Utterly discarding the notion
that a Southern journal cannot compete
with the Northern wecklics, in cheapnoss
and interest,"
Fl ARTS WEEKLY GAZET IE
shall be equal in mechanical execution
to any of them. and in the variety. fresii
ness and value, ofits contents, second to
none. It's field will be THE WORLD, and
t will contain, inits ample folds
BUery Species Of Popular Information,
Especial attention will be paid to the sub
cct of
SCHOLASTIC AND DOMESTIC EDUcATloN,
Numerous articles, original and selected
from the best sources, will be published
weekly, on
AGRICULTURE AND noRTIcrLrURE,
AMI these departments, as, indeed, ali
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POETRY.
LET us GIVE THANKS.

ny ELIZA COOK. a
Let us give thanks with grateful soul,
To Him who sendeth all; a
To Him who bids the planets roll ~
Aud sees sparrow fan' '"ii< 1a
Though grief and tears may dim our JOY
And care and strife arrest,
HTis man too often that alloys
The lot his Maker blest;
While sunshine Ighte the bounlless sky,
And dew-drops feed the sod
While stars and rainbows live on high
Let us give thanks to God
We till the earth in labors health,
We plant the acorn cup;
The fields arc crowned with golden wealth,
The green trees springeth up:
The sweet eternal waters gush
From fountain and from vale:
The Vineyards gush with purple flush,
The yellow hop-leaves trail;
And while the harvest filings it's gold,
And cowslips deck the sod
While lhnpid streams are clear md cold,
Let US give thanks to God
The flower yields its odor breath,
AS gentle winds go past,
The grasshopper that turks beneath
Chirps merrily and fast;
The ring-doye COOS upon the spray,
The larks full anthems pour;
The bees start with jocundlay,
The waves sing on the shore;
Hosannas fill the wood and wild,
Where human steps neer trod;
-And nature like an unweaned child,
Smiles on its parent God.
Say, Brothers. shall the bird and bloom
Thus teach and teach in VAN?
Shall all the love rays that illume,
BE lost in clouds of paint
Shall hearts be dead and vision blind
To all that mercy dealsl
Shall soul and reason fail to find
The shrine where instinct kueelsl
An, no! where glory lights the SKY,
anu beauty p6iiitt5 The sod
While stars and rainbows live on high,
Let us give thanks to God.
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
PICKENS DISTRICT.
HaR Equity.
Jane Barton & p. Alex 43tWE
ander, Adm'x. & Admr

Jane Barton & p. Alex f9sE
ander, Adm'x. & Admr.
vs..
John Ladd and Wiley ( Bill for Relief
Reayes and Heirs at
Law Of b. Barton, decd.
1t appearing to my satisfaction that
Rem. +. Barton and .Toah Lewis and
Wife, Phalby, Defendants to this Bill of
Complaint, reside from and without the
limits of this State.
On motion of Whitner & Harrison,
Comp. Soils, 1t is ordered, that they do
plead, answer or demur to the allegations
N said Bill, within three months from the
date hereof, or their consent to the same
will be taken pro contesSo.
MILES M. NORTON, C. E.p.D.
CONS Office, Pickens G. H., s. S.C.l
June 9Th, I849
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Joseph Burns,
Mcssrs. NJ. Morchead &
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james Dodd,
u. a. Edge,
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Mrs. & VIM. Howard,
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p,
July :, 1919.
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jeremiah Moody,
Rev. A. A. Morse, o
James Morgan,
Stephen Nicholson,
VIM. Newton,
james Neal;
Ginens Nix,
Jesse Oglesby,
John Owens,
Mrs. Mary Stephens,
Miss Harriet Spillel',
Col. NJ. o. Talman,
Charles Thompson,
Alexander White,
j. L. Il r. Williams,
Robert Wilson,
Mrs. u. Wilkinson.
Hiram j.. Whitworth.
ALEXANDER, z. NJ.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-09-12
Horse Thieves.

One of the gentlemen was pursued from Muscatine
county, where some horses have been stolen from
Mr.. Odds, to Jones county, where he was taken
He was brought back as far as this city, where his
examination resulted in binding him over to court.
In Delaware, Benton and Linn counties they have
had tall doings in this line and in or two
ces, pretty severe measures nave been resored to-,
IN order to rid the country of regularly organized
gang, who appear to keep their head quarters in
Benton county. There have been great many men
through this place lately, in the pursuit OF thieves
With the spirit which has lately been aroused by
their depredations, we confidently look for the
breaking up of those old gangs. Send them on to
Fort Madison; things are being so fixed up there
now that they will be securely lodged.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-09-12
From the New Orleans Picayune.
The Great Abduction Case.
DECISION OF THE COURT.


TUESDAY, Augu st IA.
Long before the hour appointed, s O'Clock yester.
day evening. an immense concourse had assembled
70 hear the opinion of The court in this case, which
has occupied so much time and created such deem
interest and excitement. The accused entered the
court precisely at the hour, when their honors took
their seats, the conse for the prosecution ana de-
fence being also present.
Justice Bright then called the accused, who nm
swered to their names.
commissioners Cohen then proceeded to read his
decision relating 10 the Spanish Consul, and was fol
owed by Justice Bright, who read that part OF the
commitment relating to Mcconnell Llorente, Maria
and Egle. It will be seen that the commitment is
worded with care and delcacy. Their honors, in
committing the accused, have acted without favor
END have iearlessiyRnd impartialy discharged wha.
they considered their duty.
The following is copy OF the commitment
The UNITED STATES rs. CARLOS DE EspANA, Con-
sui of Spain.
The State Of Louisiana Us. Carlos de Espana, James
Mcconnell, Frlgencia Lorenfe Hy. Marie and JVm,
Egie.
The court during fourteen days, sessions OF no,
less than five hours each, commencing on the 9th
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-09-12
Indian Outr3geS.

Sad State Of .atotrs.-A cores
pondent of the N. O. Picayune, at
Corpus Christi under date of July
20, writes as follows:
A few days ago party of Indians
attacked the Osorancho, seven miles
from here. A party of which l w.s
one, under the command of Col.
Kinney, Immediately started in pur-
suit. When we arrived at the ran
cho we found that the Indians had
decamped, taking with them all the
horses and mules to be found in the
place. Through the tact and ac-
tivity of Col. Kinney some of the
animals were recovered, but in spite
of all our exertions we were unable
to overtake the enemy. In order
that you may be enabled to- form
some idea of the audacity of tho
savages, and the extent of their
depredations, | will inform you that
to my certain knowledge within
less than two months Col. Kinney
has lost over $4,000 worth ofstock
and various kinds of property whilst
more than twenty of his employee
have been murdered. 1t is truly
distressing to see the~ravages which
have been committed in this part of
Texas-to see destroyed and de-
serted those fine ranches the estab-
lishment of which has cost so much
time, labor and money. The most
prosperous places have been laid
waste-stock and grain farms have
been abandoned and the whole coun-
try is at the mercy of that barbarous
foe who seems to be satisfied with
no amount of plumber, and whose APP
petites, like that of beasts of prev,
are only excited by draught of hui
man blood. i
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YET TO be ELECTED.
Wing majority,


NorE-Such will be the political complexion of
the next Congress, according to the above. (whIg)
figuring, allowing the elections yet to be held TO go
as before. The Journal of Commerce admits, how
ever, that sthe democrats will gain member or
two in Maryland. and will probably hold their own
in the remaining States. We think that they will
gain one besides in Mississippi, and there is some
likelihood of like result having attended the spe
cia election held yesterday IN Vermont, to fill the
vacancy in Mr.. Marsh's district We need gam
Of but two to give us the House. This, at least,
will doubtless get. Under these circumstances we
should sincerely pity Washington II, were it not
for his oft-repeated declaration that he would not
be the President of party, and cannot of course
need partizan aid in Congress Reporter.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-09-12
The iowa Pcniac s.tiary.

Our readers are probably aware that the lastGen.
Assembly appropriated six thousand dollars for re-
pairs upon this building, which has heretofore been
but poor dependence for the safe keeping ofprs-
oners. We are informed by Mr.. HASKELL, the new
superintendent, that prisoners now be kept Sc
curey; and we believe Mr.. II. is both able and
abundanly well-disposed to make good his asser-
ton. On the horse thieves now infesting the coun
try, he will be particularly well disposed to keep
visilent watch, as one of these bold gentry relieved
him OF horse not long since within hundred feet
of the prison walls.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-09-12

C3ncersaon to Judossm.--- oc-
currence lately took place in Berlin,
Prussia, which is perhaps he first of
It's kind in the present century. A
whole Christian family embraced
Judaism. The father, who was born
a Jew, renounced his faith MANY
years ago, married Christian, and
had several children. On his return
ing to his original creed, his wife
and their offspring followed his ex-
ample.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-09-12

Utmost q Tragedy.---Early yes
terday morning desperate conflict
came off at the old stove store, on
Third street, between the free negro
proprietor and slave employed in
neighboring house.
s:They fit and nit,
And gouged and bit,''
for considerable time, and then
betook themselves to more dangerous
weapons than fists. An Irishman who
witnessed the bloody fray, Uniforms us
that the free negro was "shot with
a skillet" and the slave in return
was ''stabbed with stovepipe."--
They were finally seperated--th
wounds bound upland a skillet leg
extracted from the shoulder of the
sh0oted individual. louisville Cour.
Ter.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-09-12
Pennsylvania.

A letter from Washington in the
Pittsburg Post leads to the belief
that that great state is this fall to be
the theatre fone ofthe fiercest polit-
ical conflicts ever known. oIt will
be SEEM" says the post,
ssthat Gen. Taylor is determined to
prosecute, insult and remove the gal
liant volunteer soldiers, who fought
in the Mexican war, especially where
they are known to be democrats.
There can no longer be doubt
that the tour of the President through
this state was arranged and planned
by Gov. Johnson, solely with the
view of manufacturing political cap
ital for the federal party, previous
to the October elections. The cum
ming wings will attempt to give a
"no-party'' coloring to this pilgrim
age; but it will all be of no avail.
The President and governor have
already made political speeches.
the former at York and the latter !,
this city,
A German wing paper is to be e.
tablished in Washington with the
Truman Smith corruption fund; it
is to be circulated by emissaries
among the Germans, and the whole
state is to be shingled over by the
franks of Smith and other Congress
sional tools of this Taylor despotism.
- The Cuba Question, is at
this moment fixing bomb. 1t has
fallen with due explosion on the au-
thorities at Washington. The coun-
try is startled by proclamations of
sthreatened invasions," ssbreaches
of faith,'' "unlawful enterprises
and whole string of prospective
outrages against the peace of Isa-
bella Segunda, in her s'pearl of the
Antilles" the beautiful Cuba. But
has the government or any other out
slider, got hold of tangible frag-
ment ofthe bomb, so as to determine
its calibre and peculiarities? We
venture to say no. The government
has right-it is its conventional
duty to issue proclamations when
its interests, or policy or the union
are threatened, but may there not
be a haste; jumping at conclusions;
an over-weening readiness in find
ing mares nests-or in hurrying the
exposures on an anticipated attempt
to extend the area of freedom.-.i.
Y. San. ss....
The Sun was one of the original
Taylor papers.-There is some ex
cuse for the affrighted cabinet at
Washington-they made such fail
ure themselves in getting out the Sir
John Franklin expedition, that they
have turned dog in thelmanger, and
are determined now to let no body
else go.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-09-12

Russian .7rnty in Htmgary.--The
Washington Republic says: awe
have private letters from Warsaw to
the middle of the past month, which
give amore distinc idea of the char
acter of the war waged by the Aus
trian and Russian Emperors on Hun
gary, than any account which has
yet reached us.'' One fact is stated
in these letters which we do not re-
member to have seen published be-
fere. 1t is said, ga terrible scourge
has seized on the Russian soldiers,
known as the ''lice pest" The m
dividual is attacked by vermin under
the skin, which increases until the
whole body becomes one mass OF cor
ruption. Hitherto no remedy has
been discovered, and the person al
tackled is considered as doomed; a1l
the letters say sshundreds have, al
their own solicitations, been thrown
into the river to terminate their sui
ferings. The cholera also makes ter,
rible havoc on the ill-fed allleu
army.''