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The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-08-07
FRANKLIN roUNpERY.

We refer our readers to the advertisement
this establishment, by Mr.. John Bobb. Jr.
lose needing anything in his line, will do
emselves great injustice not to give him a
IN, where they will be supplied at shorter
office, lower prices, and get better article
han anywhere else. Try and see.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-08-07

O. No nights Of the year present more
gorgeous appearance than those Of August.
Al o'clock tonight, some Of the most bril-.
liant consultations will be visible. Among
them we mark Leo, VIII ch contains Regu.
las, star Of the first magnitude. and COW
in close proximity to Venus. the evening
star. The two PRESENT most magnificent
spectacle. Taurus and Gemini are boil
in view. The former is rendered briIlian
by AIdebaran. and the latter by Castor am
PolIux, all stars os the fr.t magnitude. To
geshsr they present most sublime ap
Pearance But do not take our word for i
look tonight for yourself.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-08-07
THE COTTON MARKET.

FRIDAT EVENING, August 2, 1850.
COTTON-The Asia's letter came to hand &
appear to have brought few orders as there
was quite an active demand which resulted in
the sale of2l00 bales, at full prices, without any
-5i'yaRcv,- factors meeting the demand freely
The very favorable accounts by the Canada have
had effect on our market.
Iaferior lOlall Good Midling 123 l2f
Ordinary llfaI2 Middling Fair Is a l3t
AIiddling 124 l2S Fair l34 l34
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-08-07
AN AWKWARD FIX

The Wigs, IN their selection Of public
servants, remind rs very much Of young
friend of Ours, by The name Of Crawford,
who is a gentleman Of considerable fortune
aud Of warm and inpulsive nature. While
travelling a short time since. he CHANGED to
fall in with gentleman Of rather agreeable
manners, IN search Of business. Crawford
Immediately employed him, without stipu-
lating what he was TO DO. The gentleman,
satisfied to do anything for the salary offer
ed, naturally inquired what he was to do?
Crawford did not know. The gentleman
insisted upon knowing-"How the hi am
to know, said c.. "you must Determine
that for yourself' "Bnt" said the gentle-
man, II can't determine thar unless knew
what you needed to have done" "Oh
weH!v .said c., do just what you d--n
kplense, L will al be right"
The Wigs found themselves ina siniIal
attitude, when they elected Gen. Taylor
President.-A public servant, that did no
know what to do anda rarty that did no
know what TO tell him. The Democrats
more experienced in business. advised then
Of the danger Of intrusting to untried hands
lthe reigns Of goyernment,and insisl Q RpoI
linqniring into his qualifications for the Office
bat ro--they asked no questions and exact
en 40 promises. they had tried thar one.
aud % man who answered and promise
every thing bit did nothing 90 they wer
willing 70 tahe man who asked noihinl
answered nothing, and knew no.iling, al
at last did nothing, lhough be had ear
5laAels % do 'jnst what he pleased and
weula Sc allrighi
IL The Atissongi elections came Of ]
bionday las We hope e have tie re
snre - few days 81 annponciug chat FrG
Soil Bentonisn -lIie most pernicioas -
ihat now iniesis lhe country tas Sc.
routed horse, foot. and draQoon
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-08-07

or We clip the following late news of
he Cotton market from the Picoyune Of the
2O,b inst
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-08-07

WEBSTER DEATn W ARRANT.-.-I he
death warrant was read to Professor Well.
ster al Basfe % ~ 22d Daring is read.
ing be was perfectly calm and composed
and when tle solemn eremony was GUIDED,
he sald--ssl9o1 will be doneI am recon.
ciled 70 ny fate.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-04-08
The MetaMGrph9SiS.

e The sea serpent, which was supposed to
have been seen by the captain and passen-
gersof the steamboat Metamora, off Beau
Sort, South Carolina, a few days since, has
been ascertained to be schale, or whales! !!
IAN expedition was fitted out from Beaufort
on the 10th, in pursuit of the monster, with
three boats, a six pouuder, rifles. &c. They
reached Broad river before daybSeak, and
aseeaded three or four miles: and they dis
covered the object of which they were in
pursuit, Upon approaching it, they discov-
cred Gays correspondent Of The Charles
ton Courier) "that they were in proximity
10 four whales -.one large, and three small
er-swhich generally preserved their respec-
hive position one Immediately followed the
other, and, in their movements, when this
was the case, at the distance Of few hun
Idred yards, haring all the appearance Of
q single aniaagt. The largest whale, " Which
was calculated to be about sixty or sixty
five feet, and the head Of which was seve-
raj times raised about six feet ont Of the
water, had, below the mouth, what resem-
.bled white beard-the flowing name SO
often described as belonging to the sea SER
pent."
The adyenturers fred their swivel, rifles
&C., and used their harpoons; but they had
not succeeded in taking them: yet ON the
next day they expected to capture them in
the river, which is about six miles wide
Thus the sea-serpent degenerates into {
uhaie. Uuio1,.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-04-08
The Paunsr's Drive.

- 1hssSis truth and pathos in the following
EnAs which it would be well for US all to ponder
m. during the intervals that occur in the giddy
whirl Of pleasure in which the gay season is apt
II plunge us. 1t would infallibly lead to q more
sspeu display of fellow.feeliasstisen whasis gen
orally eyinced.
There's grim enc horse hearss in a jolly round
Is trot; f-St
Tothe church yard a pauper is going, wot;
The roadis rough, and the hearse has no springs,
And hark to'the dirge the sad driver sings;
-, -"Rattle his bones over the stones,
Hes only pauper whom nobedy owns"
oh, where arc the msurners2 Alas! there are
none,
He has lefsnota gap in the world now he's gone;
Not g tear in ths-eye of child, woman or man,
To the grave with his carcass as fast as you can.
"Rattle. his bones, Sc.
What jostling and cracking and splashing and
din! -+s
The whip. how it cracks, and the wheels how
sI@#+ they spin!
affow the dirt right and Left Ger the bitches is
hurled!
q The pauper at length makes noise ia the world
:. ARattle his bones,n &c.
Poor pauper defunct! he has made some approach
,Te gentility, now that he is stretched in coach
,Heis taking his drive in his carriage at last
But it will not last long if he goes ON so fast.
- t:Rattle his bones,n SC.
But truce for this strain, for my soul it is sad
To think that heart in humanity clad,
Should make like brute; such desolate end.
And depart from the light without leaving 9
friend.
Bear softly his bones over the stones;
Though pauper, he's one whom his Maker
< yet owns.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-04-08
T. y SEYMOUR

III As now full stock of fresh and cheap
< i Winter Goods, which will be sold TO
the goods buyers Of Portage county At less
prices than goods of the same qualities have
ever been sold in this county.
CLOTHS.
French, American and English broadc,o hs,
French and American Cassineres,
Satinets, Tweeds, leans aud Fuiled Cloths 4.
DRESS GOODS.
French Merinos, Thibet cloths Lyonese
cloths Mohair cloths, Paramatta~, A!paccas
Plain and Figured DeI.aines, Good Cling hams
at l2s Cts. &c.
MUFFS.
Lynx. Gene>,e. Coney, SC.
BOOTS, SHOES & INDIA RUBBERS.
Aieus ifoys' anu Youths Co" iilue Bouts
Mems Kip and Calf Boots $40 irs Ladies
Gent]emen's Misses and Boys Shoes ant
Boos OF all qualities aud prices: 500 Pair:
Gentlemen's LADIES' and Misses India Rub
her Boots and Shpes received directly frcn
the Manufactory warranted Of Tie best quail
ity, and at low prices.
HATS G. CAPS.
Silk and Wool bats, Silk Plush, Broad
cloth and Otter Style Caps.
r. W. SEYMOUR.
! Nocap,har
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-04-08
PUFF
SMALL STEAMERS.

- Nl z l. IL - ] u n ih Ia no.
rE7HERE is ANOTHER SHIP AFLoAT,
aud just entered the service OF tie
good people of the Western Reserve, TO iHf.
ni<h them with H.ARDW.dRE of various
kinds and qualities, also. Stores and Pipep
Garner, Tin and Sheet Iron rare al the
loves, estimate, for HE rocks lCaifernia
Gold not excepted.) The subscriber wishes.
it understood that he he's a good assortment
of Stoves, which are all warranted, and that
he will nor be undersold if it splits him
Tariff thrown off, and Cheap Sales. Those
desiring to purchase are invited to call and
they will become convinced of his veraciiy.
All kinds of produce taken in exchanges,
at the market price. s15
Shop in Kent:s Brick Block, in the Store
formerly occupied by Charles H.. Kent. i,
WELLINGTON ISBELL.
franklin, Oct. 23, 1849. eSOtf.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-04-08
nnu1cxanE o.uAcKs.

LET EVERYBODY READ THIS CARKFUtAy.-IheTe fs
a Sarsaparia for sale in the different towns called r.
Town Sarsapara. 1t is advertised as the ORIG
NAL, GEN UINE. and all that. This Townsend Is no
doctor and never was; but formerly worker on rail
roads, Canals and the lheyet he assumes the title oi
Doctor for the purpose Of gaining credit for what he Is
not. He says 'she has attended two medical schools
and practired for fifteen yearst" Now the truth is he
practced medicine day in his life Such aotD,
ickd MISREPRESENTATION looks bad to the character ard
veracity Of the man. wish sincerely he had new
er made those Of himself or OF When will
men learn honest and truthful in all their dealings
and intercourse with their fellow men! He applied TO
Ruel Clapp TO assist him IN manufacturing his mix
ture stating the large he would make. In
ducement :, embark in the business. These men have
been insultitI and ibeling in all passibe FORMS m
order impress the public with the belief that the Old
Doctors Sarsa paria the genuine iglnH San
s1DGrina made fromthe Old Doctors Ortgin0i Recipe
This p Townsend saws have sold the of my name
for 81 week. will give him $500 il he will produce
single solitary proof OF this. HIS statements OF
Thomson. Sklman Il Co.. nothing but tissue
of talsehoods simply made to deceive the public. and
keep the truth down in regard his souring erent-
ing com pound. This is caution the public 10 pur.
chase none hui Old DR.. JACOB Townsends Sarsapara,
having on II the Old Doctors likeness his family Coat
of Arms and his signature the Coat Of Arms.
Principal Office, l02 NussGAstr A.. Ctty
JACOR TOWNSEND.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-04-08
California Gold.
EsavCEIna Furnishing EmpOrium.

THE undersigned has the pltasur of an
Il nouncing to this community that he
has rcplenished the above establishment with
lots Of New Goods, consisting of almost
eyerv variety of ? ~
GENTLEMEN'S WEARING APPAREL.
Hats, Caps, Furs, Buffalo Robes, &c. &c.
which will be sold cheaper than ever.
Please call and examine for yourselves.
ing something for your convenience and
n. B.-A few hundred weight rof Califer-
MIA Gold, will be received at par, in exchange
for goods; or on old accounts. if applica,ion
be made soon. LINUS ELY.
Sept IL. '7'i-s -'A~e'
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-04-08
FALL AND WINTER
GO O ID s.

rENEE undersigned improves The first leisure
Il he has had to say to his friends and
customers that he is now prepared to show
them the largest stock of
Cloths, Cassi1eres and Prints
ever opened in this market and they will be
sold lower than at any other estab'Islme ent
in this or adjoining vi'lages.
He asks but an opportunity that he may
satisfy all good judges of the correctness of
mis- statement. His stock embraces a great
variety of Dress Goods, and the usual varie-
ty OF Goods suited to the season.
novi7 G.. pRENTISS.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-04-08
sT Owes.

'Eisa, Copper G. sEreet-Eren Ware.
FEEuE subscriber has on hand large aEd
Il general assortment Of SfoCcs, of the
most approvei aud convenient patterns,
such as
gibbs iasprored Elerated orsm, Western
| Economical, Premiums, SeLf-Reg-
aIutors. &c. Sc.
which he will sell "a little lower than any
other estab bli>hment in this section Of coun
try. for Cash or Ready Pay.
He also has on hand an excellent assort'
ment OF Tin, Copper aud Sheet Iron-W
Stove-p pc and Stove Trimmings, all o
which he will sell very low, for cash or ap
I proved country produce at his stand few
doors east of G!ilett's Store. Ware of eve
ry description manufactured to order, ant
Job Work done on the shortest notice.
C. A. PITKiN.
Ravnono Iuna 20 Ica9 Cliff,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-04-08
TIC all whom it may Concern!

4 Ii PERSONS indebted TO the subscriber
IN by Note or Book account are requested
to call at his office and settle the same be-
fore the first day of January, as he is gong
south soon a@er that time. Ill claims not
then settled will be left with the proper per-
son for Immediate collection Settlement
in,his absence may be made with Joshua
G. Willis. WILLIAM GAME.
Il 1yember le, 1S49.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-04-08
81 so, ONCE MORE.
THAT CLOTHING HAS COME!
nv RaIE ROAD EXPRESS.

TIAT CLUTHINII Has CUNE!
BY RAIL ROAD EXPRESS.
Saturday, May 9Th, ls4e:
pECEiVED IL large lot of Ready MADE
IL Clothing from the extensive Estae''sh> =
men, Quincy hall, Boston, every variety Oh
Summer Coats, entire new style, consisting
of Olive aud Brown Sacks, Mohair, Cf'ton
Cloth, Drabett, Coddington, Cashmarett'
Tweeds, Jeans, and Bro. Linen Goats from
10 i5dolia,s. =,
PANTS s. VESTS an endless variety. II
is probably unnecessary to say that you can
find the largest and best assortment, as wen
as the cheapest at the Stone Store, that can
be found in the County, If go" don't 6el'ert
njast call and take look, at .1,c
| Nav 5th, 1919. IA 7 -.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-04-08
we En' III I'll e $ PRE-!

EARLE'S IMPROVED
Cast Steel EsGE.e and sfrop,
For RaZors and Surgical Instruments.
n Wills article proves to be superior to any
Il now in use for restoring and giving a
fine edge to the instrument. For sale at
DR. swft's Drug Store. also by s.R. Free
man.
Manufactured and warranted bv D. Earle,
Palmyra, Portage Co. Ohio. Homes fer
Bench Tools and Curriers' Knives, will be
kept Oh hand or made to order.
June II, l949.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-04-08
NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS

T1HE subscriber is now receiving his
Il SPRING STOCK Of DRY GOODS,
Groceries, Ready Made Clothing, Hard
aOare, Iron, Farming Tools,
and all other articles usually found al q
Country Store, which he offers to his cus>
toners and the Public. as cheap as can be
bought in the County, and requests those in
want of Goods TO call and examine his stock,
instead of going further.
GFAn kinds of Country Produce taken
in exchange for Goods. .-
D. BOSTWICK.
Edinburgh, May 9th. l849. COS.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-04-08

"U UFFS! MUFFS!-A large assortment of
lVA Muffs consisting of Blk. Copey, Lpyx
and imitation Lynx. Genette, Labrador,
Russian Fitch, Chinchilla Bohemian Lynx,
&c. &c. just reed and selling ve:y low
Nov. 2. PRENTISS's.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-04-08
November 10. 1919.
FOR SALE.

CAN BE HAD AT
Matthews Daguerrean Rooms
FOR ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CTS,
In good style and IN fine cases. Large si-
zes from three to seven dollars. Cloudy
weather, if not so dark as TO rain, is prefer>
able to glimmerng sunshine.
All Gems and Ladies, and every one else,
must come before the first Of Decem5e" OF
they will have TO wait six months before
another opportunity offers.
Farmers and others coming to town DOM
fail to call al my Room and see the Pictures
No charge for Eye sight. Likenes<es taken
of the sick or deceased in the county by
having early notice.
WE B MATTHEWS,
Ravenna, November l2 le49.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-04-08

DOUGH AND READY Air.Tiabt Coo<
II Stoves, can be, had at PITKfN6-
Ravenna, June i9s is4G. .st AZ les,E
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-04-08
AGENCY OF

Al EN- OF
DR.. s. s. Fitch's Celebrated Medicines, |
Used BY him with sach distinguished success
10 lie crre Of
Coughs, Consumption, Catarrh, Asthma,
Heart DISEASES, Dyspepsia, Goaorr-
80 hea, Piles, Femals Complaints,
&c. &c.
Also, Dr.. S. S. Fitch's abdominal Sap
po3'ters, Shoulder Braces, Im1all"g
Tables, and Lectures on Com
sumption, and the art Of
preserving Life and
Health to Old Age,
&c. &c.
rsodo9psgsas hs;arsa has been appointed
Aren't for he sale OF the above GOODS, and
will keep them Constantly on hand at his
Recorders office in Ravenna, only agent Tor
Portage County, Ohio.
r!)r. Fitch's sl;UIDE Book TO INvAL1Ds,
and Directions for Promoting Health, and
| Instructions TO Mothers. in the Manag cement
! of Children may be had, gratutously, by
calling for it at his residence as above An
| extremely valuable Book.
| Ravenna. Nov. 10, 1919.
Hold On to your Purse Strings
Until you arrire at GilIett's store an
Rarenna, and then let loose for there
you sciU ind the foltoaeing last Of Goods
chalked dozen to the toscsst figure.
| DRESS GOODS.
Blk s. fancy Silks, French Merinoes, tall
| colors.)
All wool DeT.aines, Paramatta Cloths.
Half cotton do Cobnrgs do
| Cashmere. Hungarian stripes.
Bfocade Stripes, Lyonese cloths,
hIohalr Pia.ds 8. Lus'res, Satin stripes,
AIgerines, i aek Alpaca's
| a,andarlns, Plaid & tg'd. do
Thibet Cloths, Italian Lustres.
~ CLOTHS.
French Blk Bird cloths, French Blk Doe
skin Cassimeres,
French Brown and Green cloths, Taylor
stripe Cas<imetes,
Drub and black Beaver cloths, Fancy cold
and strip'd Cassimercs.
English blk and blue cloths, Plain and
striped sat,nets.
American blk and blue cloths, Plain and
striped Tweeds.
Kentucky Jeans, Corderoy, &c,
DOMESTIC GOODS, bought before the rise.
Heavy Bro Sheetings, Bieached sheetings
Fine do do Bro and Bleached Can
ton Fiannels.
Bro and Blue Drillngs, TickiEgs 'gooe
for is pr yd.'
Battings, Wicklng, Cotton yarn, Carpe
Warp, etc etc.
MUFFs.
Lynx. Fitch, Genet. Coney, Mountain
Martin, etc. erc. etc.
HATS & CAPS.
Fur, silk and Molesi in Hats latest styles.
Silk Plush Opera Caps, Mohair Caps,
Cloth Opera Caps, Fancy Plush do
. Cloth Navy" do Fancy cloth caps
double 'front.'
Together VI ith Military and ohnr styles.
Groceries, &c. &c. &c.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-04-08

to The concern. is now prepared TO gfint
corn in the ear, shelIed corn and all kinds o
grain which are mol required to be bolted
He would respectfully solicit a share Of pub
lie patronage.
WIN. STOCKWELL.
RaVenna. Nov 9Th 1919.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-04-08

G0IIINOIDINE ard Prec Ext. Bark for
" July 9. sale by | SWIFT.
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~ aaTH e H.

FE11E GRIST MILL i'll the Eastern part
x of Ravenna township: formerly known
as Stoddard's Mill has recently been put in
repair by the subscriber, who having attach
oi
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-04-08
Old DR., Jacob Townsend,

THE ORIGINAL DlSCOVERER OF TIE
Genuine Townsend Sarsaparilla
Old Dr. Townsend is now about 70 years OF age. and
has long been known tine Il UTHOR and DLSCOE
ERER of the GENUINE ORIGINAL TOWN
SEND SARSAPARLLLA." Being poor, he was COM
peed to limit It's manufacture, by which means 1t has
been kept out of market and the sales crcumscrbed to
those only who had proved its worhand known its value
It had reached the of many nevertheless as those
persons who had healed Of Diseases and saved
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-04-08

.TOETCE.
CIRCUMSTANCES not within my control
" compel me to ask all those indebted by
note or otherwise, to call and settle and pay
up their respective dues, without delay.
S. DAY.
Ruycnnn, .yay %, 1918,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-04-08

SARSAPARLILLA Root-a superior ar.
~ tlcie can be had at
LEFFINGWELL g. cos,
jane I2.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-04-08
pIUI'!h'1IctF IIz' "OINtCK u
HEALING DOVER.

all oostructIons nvlgorates the entire
nervous system. Is not this then
The Medicine you pre- eminentIy need
But any of these things be said of S. p Town
sends interior article This young mans liquid is not
bp
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-04-08

~ NE half bbI. Cam nh"ne Just recel.ed by
~ LEFFINGWELL & co.
Jane 1Q
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-04-08

HN POUNDS refined BoraX for sale by
ebO LEFFINGWELL g. co.
June I2.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-10-18
rNOoUNrEHlwIrH A-nuFrAI.y.

4 = T.
Ii a letter dated Fog Laramie, June 9, says 80
HI We have Just passed through three hum
drea miles Of Hafalo countrR and have
seen thonsandIof these monsters Of tho
plains at one time A week ago last
Saturday, succeeded in despatchinel I
large bull Through ignorance Of the ma {
tpss Of the animal had to deal with +
.Taa much risk il killing him. I shot lin
Wifh my rifle, but struck him too high to in
jnFs either his heart or lungs. He was II 1
AAdroFe q ninety seven cows and calves, and
The moment the ball strack him he came to-
ward me, followed blythe whole herd Being
lH very broken country, / succeeded IN
elnding him for some time, BY. lodging al
round bluffs and sand hills, ahd.loading and
dnTIng on him twice while running Both
balls took effect, but seemed only to add to
Il his speed and fury Ny life now seemed I'd
!dslend on my speed, and in order to Increase
liN dxspped the rifle. But he was too fast
Iftr m and soon very nearly overlook me.
Fortunately, | had my revolver with me.
I|sdrew it, and turned and frediat his head
INSTANTLY, to my great surprise and relief
ha fell dead at my feet, the ball having
PASSED through his skull aud cntered the
tbealn So near was he when | fred the
jrlS6lvers that the fire frem its muzzle sipged
.tle jeurley hair on his pate When drew
tle revolver, | had very little faith in its
power to save me, having frequently heard
tbat bull Buffalo skull would resist rife
ball fred at even short distance but
TO try if was the only chance l had left
loi save. myself from instant death There
were several old mountaineers and bnaaloE
hunters present when he was brought into
camp they all declared that he, was one Of
the largest Bpfslees they had eyer seen, and
III was agreed By all present that his fore
4tlaEters alone would weigh between ten and
twelve hundred pounds He was quite fat,
and furnished us many excellent meals
I # kcHoShd Telegraph.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-10-18
WOMEN OF TmE REVoLUfI6N.

Perhaps no saying of Washington is more
frequently quoted upon patriotic occasions ii
Virginia than this Leave me but ban
nef to plant upon the mountains of Augusta
ana will rally around me the men who will
LTD our bleeding country from the d DIST, and
set her free s
The incident, however, which led to this
remark, is SO generally known But it
is one (which does immortal homer to the
WOMEN Of Virginia, and lessons our wonder
att the dcedsof the Virginia heroes who
sprung from such stock Ut is thus rela-
ted in Howe Historical Collection I:When
the British force under Tnrleton drove the
Legislature from Charlottesville to Staunton,
/ the stiffness Of the Sabbath eve was broken
in the latter town BY the beat Of the drum,
and volunteers were called for 10 prevent the
passage of the British throughthe mountains
at Rpckfsh Gap The elder sons of MT
Lewis, who Chen resided at the old fort,
were absent with the northern army. Three
sons however, were at home, whose ages
we're ! 2, 10, and 8 years MIR, Lewis was
cobfled to his room by sickness, but this
wife, with the frmness Of Roman matron,
called them to her, and babe them fly to the
dAenoe of their native land. :" Go, my
children said she Il spare not my youngest,
my r-haired boy, the comfort of my de-
Ginning years l devote you all to my coun-
try Keep back the foot Of the invaa er from
the soil Of Augusta, or see my face no more
1t was the snarration of this incident to
Washington, which caused the enthusiastic
exclamation 50 often quoted -RlcH. Rep