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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-03-31
REMOVAL.

~ X. WILMER & BRO. have removed to
VI. the LARGE AND ELEGANT Store recently oc-
cupied by F. & M. Taylor, next door to Serep'a
Hall where, with increased facilities for accommo-
dating their patrons and public generally, they
hope to merit a continuance of the favors hereto
fore enjoyed.
G. K w. & B. have already received large
supply of Domestic and other goods suited to the
Spring trade. The, will also be in receipt
of full assert ment Of Carpetngs, Rugs, Druggets,
Oil Cloths, Mattings. &c. sc.
Alexandria, Va March 10, 1853.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-03-31
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.

THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
i scriber hath obtained from The Orphans Court
of Charles County, Md, letters of Administration
on the personal estate of WILLIAM THOMPSON, i2sfe
of said county, deceased All persons having claims
the same, with the vouchers thereof to FREDE-
RICK STONE, Port Tobacco, Attorney for the
Administrator, on or before the first day of Dccem-
Der next. They may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefit of said deceased's estate.
Given under my hand this 9Th day of March,
1853. FRANCIS THOMPSON, Admir-
NH 10 of William Thompson.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-03-31
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
Il scriber has obtained from the Orphans Court
Of Charles County, Md, letters Testamentary on
the personal estate of SUSAN Cox, late of said
county, deceased. All persons having claims
against the said deceased's estate hereby warn
ed to exhibit the same to the subscriber, properly
authenticated on or before the expiration of six
months. They may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefit of said deceased's estate.
Given under my hand this Sth day of March,
1853. WILLIAM H. COX, Exe'r
NH 10 of Susan Cox
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-03-31
FOR SALE.

T OFFER for sale my well-kpown YOUNG
Il JACK, s'kNIGHr OF Malta" Any person
wishing to make profitable investment would do
well to make immediate application. He is seven
years old this spring The certificate of highest
merit was awarded for him at the late Cattle
Show of the Charles County Agricultural Society,
the premium for the best Jack having been "a
warded for him at previous exhibition. For
terms, apply to the subscriber.
I5If KNIGHT OF MALTA is not sold by
the first day of April next, he will be let to
throughout the season, commencing at that time,
for $40 the season, to be quidated by the pay
ment OF S.. if paid before the ensuing SIS
sion of our July Circuit Court. Twenty five cents
to be paid the Groom in each case.
SAMUEL COX,
March II, 1853. Near Port Tobacco, Md.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-03-31
COLLECTORS SALE.

TN virtue of the act of December session 1874,
l. chapter 236, section 4, have levied upon
tracts of Land, lying and being in Charles county
called, Part of Hawkins Purchase, containg 6 5
acres; tract (name unknown), containing 437
acres; a tract (name unknown), containing 2ls
acres; Bachelors Delight, containing acres
Brandts Discovery, containing As acres; Blithe
wood, containing 100 acres; Brothers Gift. con
tanning ITS acres; Chance, containing 2 10 acres
Dover, containing ITO acres, and Mount Triangle
containing 3ll acres-total, 1926 acres, assessed
to Francis w. Hawkins Heirs, and will be solt
for the following amount of State and County Levy
due thereon, to wit: for ls49, S22 80; for 1850
$40.
And hereby give notice, that on Tuesday tn
18th day of April next, shall expose the abov
named and described lands to public sale, at tn
Court House door in Port Tobacco, for cash, to tn
highest bidder, to satisfy the taxes due thereon
Sale to commence at 2 o'clock, P. M.
! CHARLES L. GARDNER, Collector.
! March II, lsa3-4t (S25o)
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-03-31
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.

TlHIS is TO GIVE NOTICE. That the sub
IL scribers have obtained from the Orphans Court
of Charles county, Md, letters of administration on
the personal estate of HENRY WNGATE, late OF
said county, deceased. All persons having claims
against the said deceased are hereby warned 10
exhibit the same, properly authenticated, to the sub
scribers before the expiration of six months.
They may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit of said deceased rs estate
Given under our hands, this Sth day of March,
1853. JOHN II. d. WINGATE,
PEMBROKE A. BRAWNER
NH 10 Administrators of Henry Wingate.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-03-31

DISSOLUTION OF COPARTNERSHIP.-
IL The firm of F. s. M. TAYLOR, is this day
dissolved by mutual consent. Persons having
claims against it requested to present them fer
settlement and those who are indebted will please
take early opportunity to discharge the same
The books aud accounts will be kept at the store of
MARIs TAYLOR, Zone of the partners,) but either
member of the firm may attend to the settlements.
FRANKLIN TAYLOR,
, MARIS TAYLOR.
Alexandria, Feb. IS. 1858. NH 81
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-03-31

D EMOVAL.-Havng removed to the store
IL house lately occupied by G. X. Wilmer &
directly opposite the Marshall House, wish to in
form the customers of the late firm of +. & M.
Taylor and the public generally, that shall con-
tinue a general DRY GOODS BUSINESS, and
hope to merit and receive a continuance of their
liberal patronage. MARKS TAYLOR.
Alexandra, NH 81
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-03-31
SNUFF AND TOBACCO.

DETER LOR1LLARD, MANUFACTURER, No.
i 43 Chatham street, New York, offers for sale
the following articles warranted of superior quality
Maccoboy, Scotch, Coarse, French Rappee anc
other Snuffs, also Fine Cut Tobacco in tinoil ant
papers; more particular description of the var
Gus articles be known by sending for fl Il
price current as above.
ian l3-3m
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-03-31

TNHE subscriber is now in receipt of full and
Il well selected stock of fresh GARDEN SEED,
comprising the best varieties from the Gardens of
Thoborn & Co., New York; Goats, of Philadel-
phia, and some from New Lebanon. All of which
may be relied upon. 1t is useless to enumerate
the different kinds, as it would take up too much
space. Catalogues may be had upon application,
and orders will be attended with great care as to
the selection HENRY PEEL, Druggist
Corner of Fairfax and King sts
mar 8 Alexandra, Va.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-03-31
SHERIFFALTY.

HPAt the solicitation Of numerous friends ana
didate for the next SHERIFFALTY. Should
oe elected, promise to discharge the duties OF
said Office with honesty and integrity.
NH l7-3t DAVID MlDDLL1ON,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-03-31
FISH! FISH! FISH!

THE undersigned most respectfully informs those
who have patronsed him heretofore, and 9TH
ers wanting FISH, that he Will commence to haul
the seine on the Oath instant, (today, at the shore
of u NALLEY, Esq Nanjemoy, and will sell Fish
as low as at any other Landing. Persons pur-
chasing Fish, who have not supplied themselves
with SALT, can obtain it at the Landing have
two run boats chartered, and will deliver Fish at
Port Tobacco Warehouse, or any of the Landings
on said creek where ordered.
Nj. CUNNINGHAM.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-03-31

TOUND-The subscriber found on the road
IL leading from Port Tobacco to Aliens Fresh,
on Wednesday the 10th instant, a CARPET BAG,
the owner of which is requested to come and get
it. The owner will be required to describe the
Bag and pay for this advertisement
March "a. 1853. JOHN H. NELSON.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-03-31
COLLECTORS SALE.

TN virtue of the act of December session, 1874,
i chapter 236, section 4, have levied upon
tract Of Land, lying and being in Charles county,
called Part Of Hickory Thicket. containing 1o5
acres, assessed to John Bevans' Heirs, and will
be sold for the following amount of State and
County Levy, due thereon, to-wlt: for 1850, 81
III cts.
find hereby gire notice, that on Tuesday the
l2ih day of April next, at the Court House door
in Port Tobacco, | shall expose the above named
and described land to public sale, for cash. to the
highest bidder, to satisfy the taxes due thereon.
Sale to commence at o'clock, p NJ.
CHARLES l.. GARDINER, Collector.
March II, 1953-4t 81 81
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-03-31

GADDLERY.-Just received lot ofsuperior
- Saddles, Whips, riding and carriage Brides,
Heads and Rims, hlartingales, Stirrup feathers,
cotton and worstcd Girths and Sursingles, horse
and mule Collars, Blind Brides, Haters, Plough
Hames and Plough Bits. For sale by
oct 90 DAY & PADGETT
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-03-31
r;,;-eoe of Charles Conlfy

Fello,v- Citizens of Charles Comfy:
Having been solicited by number of my friends
to offer myself as a candidate for the next SHE
RIFFALTY of this county, consent to do so
shall, if elected, endeavor to discharge my dut.
faithfully. NATHANIEL hALLEl'
NH Tiff
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-03-31

NEW SPRING GOODS CASH
meres and Vestings. The attention of buyers
is called to the new and elegant lot of Black and
Fancy CLOTHS, CASSIMERES and VEST
INGS, Just received and for sale very low by
NH 81 VIM. BOSWELL.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-03-31
WATCHES, GOLD & sILvERw WARE.
l.. H. MILLER & CO.,

WHOLESALE WATCH AND JEwELRY HOUSE,
No. 227 Baltimore ST. IS. E. corner Of Charles ST.,
T IMPORTERS of English and Swiss Watches
Il and Tools of every description, Watch Case
Makers and Manufacturers of Fine Gold Jewelry.
We call the attention of Southern and Western
dealers in Watches, Jewelry and Silver Ware, to
our very extensive stock, assuring them that in no
article in our line shall allow any establish
ment to surpass US, either in q.en'ity, quality or
low prices. We are the only Wholesale House III
this branch of trade in Baltimore, and shall use
every fair means to induce Southern and Western
merchants to open accounts with US. Our terms
shall be as liberal and accommodating as can pos.
siby be found in the United States.
We will take great pleasure in showing our
goods to Southern and Western merchants, wheth-
er they open accounts with us or not
L. H. MILLER & CO.,
feb 3-Iy Importers of Watches, Baltimore
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-03-31
SALE OF LAND.

WILL sell at PRIVATE SALE, "Part OF
i Burch's DEM and ga Part of FormIy,'' being
part of the real estate of Charles K Love, de-
ceased, and containing 1872 acres, more or less.
ROBERT S. REEDER, Trustee.
Dec. 80, 1652-tf.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-03-31
AGRICULTURAL. IMPLEMENTS.

AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS.
WYE have on hand, and constantly receiv-
w ing which we offer for sale at the lowest
market prices. large and complete assortment OF
the most approved
Agricultural and Horticultural Implements
amongst which are Eagle S. S. and Eagle Ploughs,
Minor & Horton do. Rough s. Ready do, Hillside
and Subsoil do; Road Scrapers, Harrows, Ox-Y okes
Cultvators, Root PulIers, Churns, Corn Shelters,
Hay and Straw Cutters, Fan Mills, Horse Powers
and Threshers. Corn and Cob Crushers, Hay Presses
Grind Stones and Fixtures, Log Chains, Hoes,
Rakes Shovels, Spades, Forks, Pruning Saw and
Knives, Garden Reels, Post-hole Augers, Ox-Bows,
Garden Cultivators and PIoughs, sc. sc.
SEEDS.-Always hand I'm season) full
supplies of Field and Garden Seeds such Clorer,
Timothy, Herds Grass, Seed Corn, Oats, Potatoes
W heat sc.
Fruit and Ornamental Trees.
We have been appointed agents for Parsons
Co. S celebrated nurseries, which will enable us to
furnish Trees of every description on as reasonable
terms as any similar house in this country.
M9NURES.-Agents for the sale of Professor
Mapcs' celebrated Super Phosphate of Lime, Bone
Dust, Agricultural Salts, SC.
u-jTAll orders promptly attended to.
ADDISON & MEADE,
Union street and Potomac Strand, near
Ferry Slip, ALEXANDRIA, Va.
N,ro, lo5o-tf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-03-31
PUBLIC SALE.

DY virtue of order Of the Orphans Court OF
ID Charles County. the subscriber will sell at
public sale, on TUESDAY the 5th day of APRIL
next, a likely young NEGRO WOMAN, aged 20
years. and BOY CHILD, about years old.
Terms made known on the day of sale.
+. B. F. BURGESS, EXe'r
NH "a. of James Savage.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-03-31

"URRAY'S Fluid Magnesia; also Thomp.
lHl sons celebrated Eye Water, just received
and for sale by WIN. FERGUSON.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-03-31
LANCASTER & GARDINER .
Grocery and Commission Merchants,
Frppv SIIp

ALEXANDRIA W.,
WILL keep constantly on hand, supply Of
w every article usually found in the GROCE.
RY line, which they guarantee to sell as low fol
cash, as any house in this market.
They also act as the FARMER IS AG ENT, and
Obtain the highest prices for all kinds of Country
Produce.
All they ask is trial to prove what. they say.
June 9.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-03-31

ENHE subscriber offers to dealers and the trad,
L generally, full supply of Drugs Medicines
Patent Preparations &c, at low prices, and So
I1cts the attention of those visiting Alexandria 70
their Spring supplies.
Castor Oil, in bulk and bottles
Essence Peppermint, Lemon and Bergamot
60 doz. Vermifuge; 80 doz. OPodeldoc
bbs EPSON Salts; 5 kegs sup Carb Soda
l case refined Borax; 20 gross Matches
gross Railways Ready Relief
20 boxes Davis Pain Killer
20 boxes Roses Pain Curer
10 gross Smoking Tobacco
10 gross Sarsaparlla and Cherry Tobacco
doz. Browns Essence Ginger
80 doz Laudanum; 40 doz Paregoric
boxes rownsend's Sarsaparlla
boxes Sands do
SO doz Cherry Pectoral
SO boxes Window Glass
800 lbs Putty in badders
doz Cod Liver Oil; 80 doz fancy Colognes
100 doz Mustang Liniment
20 doz Yeast Powders; Is doz Lees Pills
gross Wright's Pills
DR.. Jaynes Preparations; DR.. Roses do.
Together it'll a large assortment of English anC
French Tooth Brushes, Hair Brushes, Dressing
and Fine tooth Combs, Paints, Linseed Oil, Var
nishes Chalk, Turiington's BalSam, Arsenic in pls
Lump Magnesia, Camphor, Sweet Oil, SeidIiI1
Powders, Spirits Turpentne, Soaps Spices, Glue
&c, all of which have been purchased upon the
most favorable TERMS and will be sold accordingly
HENRY PEEL, Wholesale Druggist,
corner of King and Fairfax street,
NH "a. Alexandra.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-03-31
lNDIANTOWN FOR SALE.

INDIANTOWN FOR SALE.
r WISH to sell the FARM on which 1 reside.
L 1t is situated on Nanjemoy Creek, west; Kings
Creek, south; and Avon River, north three
sides enclosed by water,-and contains
- $50 ACRES
of deep soil, and at this time productive, and co old
be made at small expense produce as large crops
as any land in the State. 1t is susceptible of a
division into two or three Farms, and Will be divi
led to suit purchasers. From its situation it has
at all times all the luxuries of w;.ter-Fish, Ter
rapins and Wild Fowl-in abundance
Persons wishing to purchase will call and they
will be shown the premise by the subscriber Of
his son. JOHN ID. FREEMAN.
Nov 25, IS52-f
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-03-31

+ ROCER1ES-I,oa and brown Sugar; Molas
" ses; Coffee, Java, Maricabo and Rio; Choco-
late; Cheese; Mackerel; Pepper Alspice, Starch;
Crackers water and soda crushed and clarified
Sugar; admantine, mould and dip Candles; Soap,
brown and variegated; Vinegar, all of which will
be sold low by
nov 4. VIM. BOSWELL
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-03-31

GADDLERY.-Saddles, Brides and Horse Col
~ lars just received and for sale by
may LEWIS WEEKS.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-03-31
Naniemoy, Marh "a, 1858.

DORSEY'S LAWS FOR SALE.
T AWYERS and others wishing to supply them
IL selves with copies of DORSEY'S LAWS,
in sets of and vols-some interleaved-can be
furnished at this office.
March g. 1853.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-03-31
NOTICE..

TIME TRUSTEES OF THE McDONOUGHc
i FUND are notified to meet at the Ofhce OF
the undersigned on THURSDAY the 7th day OF
APRIL next.
GEORGE BRENT, Treasurer.
March lO-tm
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-03-31

STORE HOUSE FOR RENT.
TNHE subscriber will rent his Store-House, IN
i Beantown, which was formerly occupied by
Mr.. Thomas o. Dyer. This is the only Store
House in the place. 1t is new, and well arranged
for business Apply either at the ''Times" office
or to the subscriber.
WILLIAM L. BERRY, Beantown.
Dec. 80, lS52-3m.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-03-31
r. l.. MURDOCH,

March 3, ls53.-6m
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-06-17
Real Property Sale.


offer for sale the following described property Ke
nosha County:
MOL. The improved farm in Pleasant Praria heretofore
known as The Quade farm, comprging go faAd
good qualify for cattle or grain foudea easily. This
farm is smiles from the kenosha, is well waered
feneed,has on il large barn and first rate log house
has been Timothy and ism good com
dition for any kind OF agricultural operations the ensuing
season. II can be purchased at cheaper than any
firm in the county, for fourth down The balance
in three years, with interest per cent
Apply TO Samuel Hale and Nelson Lay of Kenosha and to
Vim. Ingram near the premises. ea m
No. :. Ny farm in Somers consisting Of 160acres OF first
rate iillable land equal well adapted grain grazing
together with twenty of woodland Enough of this
frm Is under plough and seeded down. I'll situated
about equal distances from Racine and kenosha the
north eof SEQ l6, and the line of the Wilmo and RAJ
cine Plank Road. 1t deemed be the best and
most pleasant locations in the State Refer Harmon
Marsh Charles Lect and Judge Hugunn. Terms, fifth
down. one hn one year, and the balance in years
with interest al per cent.
No. My homestead in the North Ward of the city of
kenosa comprising lot and part Of lots and g. having
every convenience Of house. barn, WE'LL spring ouhouses
ana NUT. Time of payments 10 suit the purchaser
No. f. Dwelling house and lot in the third ward of the
city of kenosha being part Of lot TO- b feet 'front.' and
tending kenusha street TO the old Chicago road here
tofore occupied by Messrs Yates and Simmonsfo had
very low and unreasonable terms.
also offer forsc yoke Of cattle, span ofhorses,
several wagons sed eghs cutters buggies harnesses,
ploughs, draysand other farming utensils
#s IN. STODDARD.
kenosha, Feb I.llh. lS53
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-06-17
sickness Comes TO you In the Cisy.

How numerically the heavy cart wheels rat
tie over the stony payements; how unceaslng
the tramp of busy, restless feet; how loud
and shrill the cries Of mirth and traffic. You
turn heavily to your heated pillow, murmur-
ing "Would to God it were night I" The
pulse of the great city is stilled at last; and
balmy sleep so coveted, seems about to bless
you-when bark a watchmans rattle is
sprung beneath your window, eyokinga score
Of stentorian voices, followed by Changing
bell, and a rushing engine, announcing con
fagration. Again you turn to your sleepless
pillow; your quivering nerves and throbbing
temples sending to your pale lips this prayer !:
Would to God it were morning.
Death comes and releases YOU. You are
scarcely missed. Your next door neighbor,
who has lived within three feet of you, for
three years, may possibly rccollect having
seen the doctors chaise before your door, for
some weeks past; then, that the front blinds
were closed; then, that coffin was carried in !;
and he remarks to his wife, asshe takes upthe
evening paper, over a comfortable dish of tea,
that, he shouldn't wonder if neighbor Grey
were dead and then they read your name
and age in the bill Of mortality, and wonder
"what disease you died off, and then the
servant removes the tea-tray, and they play a
game of whist, and never think Of you again,
till they see the auctioneer's flag floating be-
fore your door
The house is sold; and your neighborsecs
your widow and little ones pass out over the
threshold in tears and sablea, (grim poverty
keeping them silent company but what OF
that? the world is full Of widows and or
phans; one can't always be thinking of a char
mel house; and so he returns to his stocks,
and dividends, and counting-room and ledg-
CT, i'll philosophical state of serenity.
Some time after, he is walking with a
friend; and meets a lady in rusty mourning
carrying a huge bundle from which slop
work" isseen protruding (alittle child accom-
panies her, with its feet out at the toes.) She
has look of hopeless misery on her fine but
sad features. She is lady still, (spite of hen
dilapidated wardrobe and her bundIe) You
neighbours companion touches his arm, and
says, Good God isn't that poor Grey'swid
ow?,' He gfances at her carelessly and an
swers, / shouldn't wonder" and invites him
home to dine on trout cooked in claret, and
het-house peaches, at half dollar apiece.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-06-17

We have often heard ladies expressing a
desire to know by what process the fine gloss
observable on new linens, shirt bosoms, ct
cetera, is produced; in order to CRAFTY them
We subioin the following receipt for making
Gum Arabic starch.
"Take two ounces of fne>white Gum Ar
able powder-put it into pitcher, and pour
on it pint of boiling water, accordinc to
the degree of strength You desire, and then
having covered it let it set all night. In the
morning, pour it carefully from the dregs
into clean bottle, cork it, aud keep il, for
use. a table spoonful of gum water, stirred
into pint of starch that has bean made in
the usual manner, viii give TO lawns [either
white or painted look of newncss when
nothing else can restore them after washing.
1t is also good, much diluted for white muslin
and bobinet. a
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-06-17

BEAR FIour~A German, named Peter
Sa'shider, living at Duck Creek, Brown Co,
started out on Thursday last, with his little
daughter and gun in search Of his cows, and
after proceeding but 4 short distance in the
woods, he encountered large black bear
He shot at him; wounding him severely, and
retreated towards home, re-loading his gun
as he went, and the bear following him. lie
fired again, handed the gun to his daughter
and prepared to defend himself with his hunt
ing knife. He buried the instrument in the
animal, and the blade snapped OF at the han
die, leaving him to fight it Out unarmed.-
The girl broke the gun over bruins head, and
after receiving several severe wounds in the
breast, Mr.. S. escaped and got to the house
The neighbors went in search of the bear
which they found a short distance from where
the fight took place, nearly dead Green
Bay Idr.