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The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-07-14


s35t By FRANCIS A. DrRIvAeE. aa
sa, ", ~
nFi 81 CHAPTER I. @
s" The Ukraine back again, to 1--we
as It DER once more--and be page,
a The happy page, who was the lord
80 OF one soft heart and his own sword.
MAzPEPA
ei CoUNr WILLNITzwas striding to and fro
in the old hall of his ancestral castle in
the heart Of Lithuania. Through the
high and narrow gothic windows, the
light fell dimly into the cold apartment,
just glancing on the massive pillars, and
bringing into faint relief the dusty ban
ners and old trophies of arms that hung
along the walls, for the wintry day was
near its close. The count was dark
sbrowed, stern-featured man. His cold,
gray eyes were sunken in their orbits, and
deep lines were drawn about his mouth,
as if some secret grief were gnawing at
his vitals. And, indeed, good cause ex-
listed for his sorrow; for, but few days
previously, he had lost his wife. They
had buried the countess at midnight, as
was the custom of the family, in the old
ancestral vault of the castle; vassal and
serf had waved their torches over the
black throat OF the grave, and the wall Of
women had gone up through the rocky
arches. Still, the count had been seen to
shed no tear. An old warrior, schooled
in the stern academy of military life, he
had early learned to conquer his emotions
indeed, there were those. who said that
nature, In moulding his aristocratic form,
had forgotten to provide it with heart.
and this legend found facile credence with
the covering serfs who owned his sway
and the ill-paid soldiers who followed his
banner. The last male descendant of &
long and noble line, he was ill able tc
maintain the splendor of his family name
for his dominions had been tcurtailed o
their fair proportion and his finances
were in disordered state.
AS, like Hardykaaute in the old Iballad
STATELY strobe he east the wa, sf>
And stately strobe he west"
Haora en- .ered figure almost As grim ant
sternsas himself This was an old wo
manwho now filed the office of house
keeper, having succeeded to full sway ol
the death of the countess, the youn.
daughter Of the count being unable o
unwilling to assume any care in the house
hold.
oa Well, dame,' said the count, pausin
in his walk, and confronting the woman
How goes it with you? and how wit
.Alvina? Still sorrowing over her mother
death?'
The tears of a maiden are like the dew
iinthe morning, count, replied the oil
woman. The first sunbeam dries then
ap'
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-07-14

G You have destroyed my peace Of
mind, Betsy said a despairing lover to a
truant lass.
1t can't do much harm. ] ohm, for twas
but an amazing small piece you had, any
way
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ssWearins the Breeches.,,

The circumstances which we are abot5J
to relate is true, and, although the scene
is laid in a spot which it is not the PROV
ince of any mortal to invade, being the
truth we must out with it. Do not con-
slider it indelicate, but enjoy the joke
A newly married couple awoke the
first morning after the vows had been
spoken. The husband pointed to his
unmentionables which hung On a chair
near by, and said - ''@
Wife, do you see those brecches?'
Yes, Johni' s. -s
We'll. get up and put them on!' 50
Me, John! what do you mean! I don't
want to wear them ~
Then, wife, allow me to say that |
will, and please remember that now and
hereafter wear the breechesn a74
It would be fair presumption to sup
pose that John will never be a hen peck
ed husband, nor his wife one Of your
strong minded women --Plain Dealer.
Gg- The Racine Advocate men hasn't
seen, he says, a giri for these five years
There are a few babies of both genders
about towa. Those go nakedto little a.
beve the k7aees, but as soon as they find it
out the gifEs put on long clothes, and are
ladies, the boys put cigars in their mouths
and profanely, unhang CATERS and upset
boxes o'pights and are gentlenen.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-07-14

REToRT CeuRTEBus- Polk of Tennes-
see (W. H. not James K. J twitted a New
England member of coming from sec
ton of country to poor to raise anything
but calves and jackasses, True, said the
New Englandr. We do raise calves and
jackasses but we don't send them to Con-
gress, as your State does
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QUEER MARRIAGE CEREMoNY-Judgc
L. V. Bierce, in giving a history of Green
township, Summit county, relates the
following as the traditional marriage cere-
mony used in solemnizing the marriage of
the first couple in that township: -.
''Y our promise to take te woman you
holt by te hant to pc your wife, and tat
you will shtick to her through hell fire
and dunder- den pronounce you man
and woman py Got!
Rather solubrious that. Wonder what
the good Justice of the Peace charged.
Re A lad, a day or two since, was
called to the Witness stand in the Com
mon Pleas Court, whose tender years
raised doubts of his competency as wit
ness by not understanding the meaning
and obligation of an oath
The first question put, was, Are you a
son Of the PLAINTIFF
The little fellow crossing his legs, and
putting about half apaper, of 'Lillin thai
in his mouth, with the utmost sang froid
replied:-'Well, it's SO reported. He
testified
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I'D give
7" The Ukraine back again, to 1--we
n, IL DER once more--and be page,
The happy page, who was the lord
: Of one soft heart and his own sword.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-07-14
From Gleason's Pictorial.
THE COSSACK.
A TALE OF EASTERN EUROUPE.

3t By FRANCIS A. DrRIvAGE.
80 ~ -
'ftf ~ 81 r. CHAPTER T.
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CHAPTER VII.
ETNENTY-FOUR hours ba

NR NENTY-FOUR hours have passed
since the incidents of the last chap
- ter. A brilliant gas-light reveals the
luxurious furniture of spacious chamber.
The hands ofa. clock on the mantel points to
the hour of two. The centre of the room
is occupied by small table, upon which
Is seen sheets ofpaper, pens, inkstand, &c.
on the one side, while case of elegantly
mounted pistols are lying on the other.
AT this table n young man is seated en-
gagged in writing his large, dark and in
tensely brilliant eyes, illumined pale
thoughtful face, and while he wrote, with
his hand rapidly gliding over the paper,
his eyes were frequently directed towards
miniature that lay open before him.
This young man is Horace Edgerton, and
that is the portrait of his mother lie is
perhaps, writing to her last letter. In
an arm chair, seated few PAGES from him
sits neat and handsome figure, with fair
complexion, yet firm and regular features,
and from the gaze of affectionate interest
that he frequently turns towards the Ia
BILE, it is evident that be is not absorbed
by the contents Of the book that he care.
lessly holds in his hand. This last is Ed
ward Manly, and it is in his room that
the two are now seated.
AT length Horace ceased writing. His
elbow resting upon the table, his eyes sha-
ded by his white and taperng hand he
seemed lost in fit of abs'raction-his
thoughts may have deem dark, bitter.
when Edward advanced to his side, and
laying his hand upon his shoulder said:-
"Horace, any precautions | trust, may
be unnecessary, but haveyou no commiss-
ions to entrust me with no little affairs
to arrange before-before morning 2"
x, Horace raised his head as he replied {:
mo, Edward, I have just written a let
ter to my mother"--his voice faltered as
he pronounced the nan e-"this you can
deliver"-he stopped, seemed to hesitate,
but at length continued
VI have one more request to make |
know you will regard it a weakness but
here is something that have worn since
the day it was given me" "and he drew from
his bosom small medallion, of elegant
workmanship, and pressing a spring, he
revealed to Edward striking likeness of
the beautiful Alice Wilson. His voice
could scarcely articulate the words as he
resumed:
However this sad event may termin-
ate, | beg that this shall remain next my
heart.
Edward answered by pressure of the
hand he vas too full for utterance.
Could Alice Wilson have seen the fear
full anguish-the narrowing agony, that
rent the soul of this noble-minded youth,
though her heart had grown as callous as
che marble bust, yet she must have wept
on the wreck of her own creation
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THE RIVAE FOES
Or
THE PURCHASED BEAUTY.
BY w. N. CoENoRs.

it appeared rs IL he was my natural foe
l seemed to hars hated him instinctively,
and could not resist the inclination to
harm him, whenever an opportunity of.
fered. When in college, could have Sc
duced the daughter of our steward, had it
not been for him.. he balked my design,
and for that interference swore to be re.
venged. At length l heard that he was
engaged to the beautiful Miss Wilson, a
distant relation Of mine. | had never
seen her, yet an irresistible impulse took
possession Of me, urging me to try for the
prize. | made the attempt, assumed all
the facinating arts that you have known
me to practice so successfully played
systematically, and l have won Alice is
mineI' But" continued he, evidently
wishing to change the conversation, "what
shall we do with ourselves the balance of
tho evening, to what place Of Amusement,
shall we got"
u am perfectly at your service" an
swered Gordon, "where do you propose n
II would go TO the opera to-night, il
agreeable to you. Tomorrow night, you
know we are to meet a party at S-s."
"Good, then, let US 60 to the OPERA
and they made preparations to depart.
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most unconcern, mingled with conscious
superiority.
But the prelimenaries are settled, the
parties placed in their proper positions; the
weapons tremble not in their grasp, as
Gordon stands by prepared to sound the
knell of death
Who has passed through this fearful Or
deal The courage that is manifested in
marching to the cannon's mouth, to GER
tain and inevitable death, amidst the roar
and excitement of battle, is nothing-aye
absolutely nothing compared to that calm
and deathIess courage, that enables man
to look with an unquailing eye upon a
deadly weapon pointed to his heart, and
that weapon directed by a master hand.
One single solitary moment of fearful
suspense, and the word rings clear, full and
distinct-siuultancously the shots are fir
ed, blending in one loud report, that is re-
verbcrated along the banks of the river
One of the combatants remains standing,
firm, erect; the other is seen to stagger,
recl--the blood gushes from mortal
wound, and Horace Edgerton falls for
ward in the arms of his friend.
TO BE CONTINUED.
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Coop SHoTs.-We learn from the Tus-
cumbia Enquirer that on Friday, the Goth
uIt., an unfortunate difficulty took place at
CourtIand, Ala, between J. Bynum and
Alex. Wall. On Thursday they had a
a dispute, and perhaps came to blows, and
on the next morning they met, word or
two passed, and each drew his pistol and
fired, so near the same time that the reports
could not be distinguished apart. The
contents Of each antagonists pistol entered
the Forehead, and both of them died the
same day.-Montgomery Aia. Gazette.
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CHAPTER VIII.

fpT was few minutes after the first
blush Of dawn, that the eastern hori-
zon became tinted with a rich rose color,
that shed its rays through the branches Of
some wide-spreading oaks that stood up
on the banks Of a winding river, which
glimmered family in the ray of a fading
star. 1t is a quiet and romantic looking
spot. Shaded by rocks and trees, over
grown with vines and canopied by a
glimpse of blue sky, that now becomes
more distinctly visible, as the early dawn
of morning, gives place to the brighter
light ofday. 1t is the very place for the
scene that is soon to be enacted upon il.
The deep and solemn quiet that prevails,
is nov broken by the rumbling of car
riage that is seen in the distance; it stops
on the edge Of the wood, and from it two
young men ai.ght, and advance toward
tbs spot indicated, their feet treading nois-
lessly upon the beautiful green grass that
is slightly moistenel by the dews of heay.
en-. These are Horace and Edward
Soon another carriage arrives, and Win
tiers and Gordon are on the ground.
1hO P"itiOo SoIuihiiJ odiule .ehCu OlneT
after which, Edward and Gordon confer
together for few moments, to prepare the
way, over which two living men may
journey speedily to their long resting home
OIL that inexorable code of honor, tha
makes the young wife assume the mourn
ing garb Of the widow, and causes thu
mother to mourn in sorrow ana anguish
for. the loss Of a favorite son, who ha
been sacrificed to its exacting precepts.
The hurried conversation of the sec
onds alone broke the breathless stiffness
it was conducted in animated whispers
now with nod, and again with a smile
The politest man in the world is the sec
ond Of a duel. Soon they proceed to loa,
the weapons and measure the dis
tance. Horace stands with his arm
folded across his chest, his lips tightly com
pressed, his eyes beaming with deter
mined expression, and his black and shi
ming locks contrasting strangely with hi
broad white forehead, and pale unruffle
features. Winters Is as calm and unmos
| ed as the rocks upon which he gazes.-
| His Features. wear an expression Of the nl
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Rosalie has just been asking me when you
are TO be married, and as l could give her
no information myself I will refer her to
YOU"
"Yes Horace, tell us when it is to come
off," eagerly spoke Rosalie.
Horace instantly became as pale as
marble, but fortunately the darkness OF
the room prevented his features from be-
ing distinctly visible, and while he was
framing some reply to Rosa,ie's question,
Edward came to his relief by saying to
her, "When your mother loses one daugh-
ter, l doubt not that Horace will supply
her place with another" And to Horaceis
great qualification, Re managed the con-
versation so adroitly that the subject was
not again alluded to during the evening.
The deep gloom and unusual paleuess
that overspread the features of Horace,
did not escape the maternal eye of Mrs.
Edgerton. She was far from attributing
1t to the proper cause, yet during the eve
ning her looks were repeatedly directed to-
wards him. His mind seemed absent,
with difficulty he carried on his part Sf
the conversation, and at an earlier hour
than usual, he excused himself on the plea
of indisposition, and left Edward with Ro-
sale and his mother.
But Horace did not retire to rest as
every one imagined. He repaired to his
apartments and unlocking a chest Of
drawers that stood in corner of his dress
ing room, he took out purse containing
considerable sum Of money, and after
arming himself with brace Of pistols, he
left the house.
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Letter to Mr.. Simmons.
ABovE ALLUDED TOY

" "o'EpytOH ouHU"y ~, 1000.
My dear Sir-I was pleased to see in
the January number of' Putnam's Month
ly" statement Of your experience in "Spiri-
tual Manifestations" In our conversa-
ton at Washington, during the last ses-
sion of Congress, you had stated the same
to me.
My experience is, probably, more limited
than yours; but yours has served, in some
measure, to strengthen the impressions
made on my own mind by the investi-
CATION l have given to this mysterious sub
ject.
heard for long time Of the "Roches-
ter Knockings," but had paid no heed to
them; on the contrary, had considered
them delusion which would soon pass
away. / continued under these impress
sions till sometime last Spring, when my
attention was called to q newspaper at.
tack on Judge Edmonds for being a
believer in these spiritual Manifestations.
had known Edmonds for thirty years
had practiced law in the same Courts
had served in the Senate Of New York
with him; had been associated with him
also as a member Of the Court for. tho
Correction Of Errors, the highest Court
in the State; had known him since
that time as a justice Of the Supreme
Court, and more recently as a Judge
OF the Court Of Appeals, where be holds
dcservedly high and distinguished rank
among his brethern, the able Judges Of
that Court Of last resort in the State Of
New York. also knew him as q gen.
tleman Of finished classical education.
and as lawyer Of an acute mind and
decided talent for investigation. And,
! above all. knew him to be man of
unimpcachabIe integrity Knowing all
these things. ! concluded that IL he bad
become q believer in Spiritual Manisss-
tations," i was, at least, a subject worthy
4 Of Investigation.
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knew that the laws of honor would COM
pei him to seek redress for the insnlt he
had just received, and as he bent his way
homeward he muttered between his teeth
the words:
"Curse the fellow, l would not kill him
now but if he will have it so, why let it
be-"
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So PER ANNUM!
Sin 0rlgiual Staru.

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NIuScatine Market.
MUscATINE, June !

MUscATTNE, June IL 1853.
BRsp ON Foor-High, Butchers are pay
Ing 5 cts. per b., nett,
Cows AND CALVES Scarce and in demand;
cows ranging from $40 to S30--calves from
$3.50 to So.
Hocs--Butchcrs are paving s., per cwt.
GRArN--Wheat, SO to 70 cts, per BUSH.
Corn 1S to 90 cts; Oats 20 to % cts.
PROVISIONS Mess $3.50 per cwt.;
Hams smoked, 0 to 10 cts cts per lb; Bacon,
sides and shoulders, 7aS, do; Flour So ,50a
400, per Dbl; Corn meal 40 cts per bush.
BEES WAx--20 cts per Id.
SEEps-Clover SIS ,50a6,00; Timothy ST.
5Oa2 90; Flax seed 15aS0 cts. per bush.
BUrrER AND EGGs--Butter 10 per b.
Eggs cts per doz.
GRocERIEs-Coffee 101.2 cts; Sugar. LA
Sig per lib; Molasses, S Ii, 35a36, N. o.
92a33 cts per gall; Rice l-3 cts per Id.
DRIED 'FRuIr-Apples $l,0o; Peaches
&2,75 per bush. "
WINDOW GLAss-S% 10 50 90, 10 III, $4,-
90, lOHl4 $4,00a5,0 90 per box.
LuMBER.-Pine, $S00al5 per 1000 feet.
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Notice.

I an election held in the several townships in Ms
II catne county, the 4th day of April 1858 on tho
question as to whether the said county shall borrow
sj5 0O) to aid in the construction OF the Iowa Western
Railroad, &c. agreeably to the proclamation published
four Successive weeks previous to the election in the
MgScSIt'ne JOuynIi and Engsye- weekly rev spapers
pGblished in said county, there Six Hundred and
Fifty votes cast for the loan and tax, and there were
Two Hundred ard Twenty votes cast against the loan
and tax as appears from the official abstract now On
file in this office.
Therefore, /, Arthur Washhurn County Judge IN
and toc said county, being satisfied that the require
ments of law have been substantially complied with
and that majority OF the votes east are for the loan
and tax have caused tie proposition and result of the
vote to be entered at large in the minute book which
vote will have the eject of law after the publication of
this notice for foar successive weeks.
ARTHUR WASHBURN. County Judge
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COndcnsing Coffee POT.

M Il invite the attention Of all persons. hut
w peralIy the LADIES. to REMTNGT0N'S
PATENT COFFEE PO1', being The most use.
fuI article in the shape of COFFEE POT tina,
has ever been presented to the nhab ian;s OF iowa.
We invite trial, and fits marked superiority is
not Acknowledged, The money shall be returned
II claims superiority in all the following qualities
/. VIII save at least onc-fourh ofthe CoG ordi-
narily used. 2. VIII produce a beverage of supe
rior flavor. 8. VIII settle the COFFEE without any
o'lier aid Than lis own action. 4. VIII never boil
over. 5. VIII keep ho, longer.
BRENr & MILLER.
May 81, 1883 #.
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Dental Gard.
m nn~,rro
DR.. j. DENNIS

60 RESPECTFULLY informs the cit.
liens Of Muscaine and vicinity thai he
lIIYIyls now at the American Hotel, where
he proposes remaining few weeks. with the intcn-
lion OF practising The different branches Of his pro
fession.
Having had the opportunities afforded in II G
City Of New Ori'ans, for the acquisition Of his
profession, in connection with dozen wears x
perience, he requests all persons who ore dcsirous
thai their teeth should be repaired correc, ien,al
principles, to cali ard consult with him.
REEEREScEs:
Hon p Cook, Davenporl; Daniels, Marion;
a II Mk,r. Esq. do p Daniels. do
Hob A X Cotton, DE Witt; HonI NJ Preston do
WIN Ill TuihiH, Upton; Carleton Iowa City
$ 4 Danicls, do II ID Downey do
Rev Cobb, 90 ] II Cover. do
GFAli operations warranted. my 81.
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$4,000!

Number Of policies issued prior to the FIRST Of tie
present month, II 1862.
The condition ui this Company is such that the
Executive BoaFa are enabled TO make yearly divi-
dends 10 Mutual Members soon rs their policies
expire. Accordingly on The first of March, 1858,
a dividend was declared 80 ID per cent, on all
Mutual police in ihe Farmers department, and
10 per cent. OF premium found on Mutual policies
in Merchants department.
The officers an directors Of The company com.
prise some of the most influential men of the State
Of Ohio. Hon. Reuben WOOD, Gov. Of Ohio, p res
idcni; ID. d. Dunham. Esq Vice President, c. n.
Skeels, Secretary, George MygaH. Treasurer.
Fo, further particulars enquire a, the Office Of
Il. III. THAYER, Agent,
Second street. over BurDett's Book store.
May IT. lS53-tt
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Risks

Taken upon dwellings, store houses, anil other
buildings, at usual rates.
LOSSES PAID PROMPTLY!
Farmers, Merchants and Mechanics, save your
hard earnings, by having your property insured
Immediately. H. w. MOORE. Aren't.
Muscatinr, Tune' 3. IS53-lv
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Ho! Every enc that Thirs!eth
FOR 4 BARGAIN.

WILL sell my FARM, ten and half miles from
i tow6. on the Iowa City road containing l2t acres
40 of it under fence and 20 under cultivation,
the balance meadow and 40 acres of TIMER, new
swo story frame housc, 10 by q feet containing
rooms and entrys, good, never-faiag well at the
DOR grove around the house and some fruit trees
T, any wishing good location, here is a rare
chane for bargain, by applying soon to either the
EpIToa Joseph Iimbcrake, miles west of the prem
hes, or to the subscriber. si. HULL, Mascatine.
jane IL, ls53--3m an
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NeEy Ranks.

UEY TO UNCLE TOMS CABIN
IN Unclc's TOMS Cabin. (chpap edition)
Uncle Toms Cabin. Gas is.)
Life Of Lady Jane GRAY; Dick Wilson, Ga Maine
Law srory;) Border Warfare in the South West:
Poets and Poetry of The Bible; Stories If Birds and
Beasts; CiaIk's Commentaries; Cruden's Concord
ance-and large stock If hooks of all kinds, Just
received at BURNETr'S BOOK STORE.