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Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-11-07
POPULAR FAMILY MEDICINES.
SOLD by MOXLEY g. BARBER.

SOLD by MOXLEY T. BARBER.
llaiPs Dalsam tor the Lungs.
Ayers cherry PectorGl.
Roger Syrup Of Li"erwolt and Tar.
Geller's Pills, cough Syrup and Ncrmifuge
Jnyne's Sanative I ills Aguc Pills Tonl
Vemifuge, Alternative, ENpectorant carInina
tive Balsain, Hair Tonic and Hair Dye.
Wistar's Balsain Of Wild cherry.
Guysotps Yellow Dock and Sarsapariila.
TowDsends Sorsaparilla
Osgood's India cholagogue.
OXygcDated Ditters, d sure cure for Dyspcp
slo.
Pery Davis's Pain Kllci.
Dalley's Pain Extractor.
McAlster's Ointment and Solar Tincturc.
McLane's celebrated Pills and Nemiluge.
Railways Ready Relief.
Grcgory's Instant cure Of Pain.
Chrisiie's Gaivanic Belts, Necklace, Brace
lets, and Magnetic Fluid.
Mexican Mustang Liniment.
Brdndrctll's Vegetable Universal Pills.
Wrghts Indian Vegetable Pills.
Biaggs Sugar coated Anli-Billious PILLS,
Smiths Sugar coated Pills.
FarrelPs Arabian Liniment.
John Bulls Improved Syrup of Sarsnparilla
ilowc's Shaker Sarsapurila and Cough Can.
dy.
Hollands German Bitiers.
Weayer's Cankcr ana Salt Rhcum Syrup.
Smiths Tonic Syrup, for Fever and rAgue.
Buffers Nerve and Bone Liniment.
Barrels Indian Liniment.
Sheaman's poor mans plaster.
Hays Linment for the Piles.
Ilobensack,s Worm Syrup and Pills.
Mclmtosl!s Balsam ofIudian Squaw Root.
Cherry Cordial, for Darrhoea and Dysentery
Ilutchin's Dyspepsia Bitters.
Graeienbcts Pills, Sarsaparilla and Chill
dren Panacca.
Durkie's Green Mountain Ointment.
llbbard's Family Pill and Circassian Balm.
l!olloway's Tonic Bitters and Extract of ia
maica Ginger.
Shepherds SarSapariila.
Eowoud's Telegraph Pills, Tonic Mixture
and SyIup of Blackberry Root.
Bakers Pain Panacea.
Powers Plasters, a new and superior article.
Aaughn's Lithontriptc Mixture.
Jackson's Pills and Expectorant.
Brant's Pul. Balsam aud Purifying Extract.
Hollands celebrated Tar Ointment.
StrictlaDd's Pills.
Marray's Lluid MaSncsia.
StonSIs lniant Drops.
Gri.iith's Magnetic Pain Extractor.
Steers CpodIldoc.
Menilrs Black Salve.
Soree's Ohio Liniment.
Vaughan and Peterson's Rice Lniment.
SaIter's u nseng panacea.
Sovereign Bslm Pills
I'hompSon's celebrated Eye Water.
Turner's Balsam for Diarrhoea & Dyse ntery.
Turner'S American Rheumatic Baiiam.
Tild's Balm Of life FOR Consumption.
Conneip3 Pain Extractor,
Shakers Genuine Extract of Saisaparilla.
Fitci's Shoulder Braces, Abdominal Support.
efs, Inhailing Tubes and all his valuable Fam.
lily Medicines.
Bennetts Plant and Root Pills.
Fahuestock's VerInifugc.
LeRoys Vegetable Pills
Stanhopc's Chclagogue Pills.
Gardner's Lnement.
B!ake'S Sanattye life Pills.
Bryan's Pulmonic Waters.
Houshton's Pepsthe true Digestive Fluid,
md many other articles too numerous 10 pafti-
;ularize but not too important to merit atten-
ioH--Call and Try them.
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General Rrass Foundry.

TWILL commence the above business in lron-
ton, Immediately, and trust, by strict atten-
ton to the business, with competent knowl-
edge OF the trade, to merit share of the public
patronage. Particulars will appear next week.
JOHN 8. VINTON.
All orders left At J. r. Morris Drug Store
will meet with due attention.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-11-07

MURPHY & LEARY will pay the
IXlhighest Cash price for all kinds Of Coun-
try PRODUCE, such as Eggs, Butter, Chickens
Corn, Oats, Potatoes, Feathers, Rags, Beans,
Fruit, Corn Meal, and in fact all sorts Of pro-
duce in general. Don't forget the Cheap Store
No. 2, Third Street. MD .i
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BURLINGTON ACADEMY.

THE Trustees of this Institution take pleas.
uTe in announcing to the public that they have
fitted up ample, ,commodious and pleasant rooms
for the use Of the school; and have secured tine
services of Mr.. J. L. Whitney, an experienced
and accor plished tescher as principal.
Instruction will be given in all branches o
education usually taught in Academies.
J. The fall term of the school will comencer
on Monday the 3rd day Of October next.
TERMS; $3 per quarter for the common
languages and higher mathematics.
Good board can be obtained In the village
at reasonable prices.
@. HALL, President.
Burlington, Ohio. Sent. 13. 1859.
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| RONTON MARBLE AND STONE WORKS
HARRIS & KILLAN.

RRlS & KILLAN.
MANUFACTURERS OF MAR 'LE MONUMENTS.
Tombs, Head and Foot Slopes, Marble
Man,els, Table Slabs, &c. Also Free Stone
Plinths, Window Jambs, SIls Caps, &c. &c.
Fourth Street, opposite the Market House,
IRORTON, OHIO.
Having been practically engaged in the bn-
siness for number Of years in Europe and this
country, they feel confident that they will be
able TO render entire satisfaction 10 all who may
favcr them with their custom and by strict at
tcntion TO usiness, hopo to merit and receive a
liberal share Of public patronage. n-ll
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Fnncy Articles, Stationary Blank Books &c,
Have Just received, and wll' Keep constant
lyon hand, large and well selected nssort-
moni of the above articles, ard all others rsu-
ally keep in Drug Stores, which they will sell
at the lowest cash prices. Every article sold
by us is warranted to be pure, fresh and genn
inc. Particular attention will be paid TO FL.
ling Physicians orders, and putting up prescrp.
items, family compounds md preparations of
all kinds. We invite those wishing articles
IN our line, 10 call, as we feel assured that
we can make il TO then interest to purchase
of ui.
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FOR TlHIE FALL TRADE.
r. LLOYD, & co. 8
WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
DDOYj9 S.sl05, HATS } y
AND
n " ~ E HH &c MO
Front Street, Portsmouth Ohio.

Front Street, Portsmouth Ohio.
A VAIL themselves of this opportunity ofi.,
IN forming the public that they have again re-
ceived the largest and most complete assortment
of Boots and Shoes ever offered in this markeiy !
which were purchased from the Manufacturers
and selected with that care and caution which
practicle knowledge ofthe business and a fYm
conviction Of the intrinsic value of No. Iarli,
Gle, advised us to exert. Profting by this expe-
rience, we have used our best endeavors to pro-
cure such goods as would best promote the in
terests of ourselves and customers.
ALSO-A superior lot of hats to which youI
attention is most earnestly invited; which con
sists in good assortment of Fashionable Ass
Silk, Beavr, Otter, Brush, KosSxth,
Magyar and Case Hats, s,sl
OF the latest stripes and the most tasty desieur.
all ofwhich were laid in under such circumstars =
rces as will enable us to give satisfactory 81
gains to all who may favoi US with their call. II
II Portsmouth Oct. 10. %
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MOXLEY & BARBER


IN Drugs Chemicals, Mediciens,
Paints, Oils, yarnishes, Turpentine,
Dye Stnlls, Window Glass, Glass
ware, Snuils, Tobacco, Cigars, Spi
ccs, Patent Medicines, perllimery,
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GIgnAT GASTIRM
Clothing E1nporium!!
g. NEWBERGER.

No. 3 Union Block Honton Ohio,
WHOLESALE and RETAIL DEALER
IN READY MADE CLOI HING.
THE subscriber would call the attention OF
the citizens Of lronton aud the adjoining coun-
ty to his stock of Summer and Fall READY
MADE CLOTHING, consisting in paIt OF
OVERCOATS, Of every description, FINE
BLACK FROCK. DRESS, and SACK COATS,
BLACK CLOTH and FANCY CASHMERE
PANTALOONS, BLACK SATIN and FANCY
VESTS, Gents fine Shirt Collars, Handker-
chiefs, Undershiris ana Drawers, Boots and
Shoes, Kossuth Hats, Caps, Umbrellas, Carpet
Sacks, &c. &c.
will keep up general assortment of every
variety Of Ready Made Clothing usually called
for, which will sell TO those who may favor me
with their custom CHEAPER THAN EVER
BEFORE SOLD in this TOWN.
COUNTRY MERCHANTS, will find it to
their advantage to purchase ofme, as can sup
ply them on better IL us than they can purchase
elsewhere.
Give me n callt l examine my stock before
purchasing; and atisfy yourselves of The ad-
vantage TO be gaiGcd by purchasing good ar
licle al reduced price.
G NEWBERGER.
lronton. Ohio, Sept. 1883.
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IRON Rail, Road,


SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.
2 ESHON And after this date, or until further
y notice, the Trains will be run regularly,
on the laos NAri ROAD, Sundays excepted;
from lronton to Centre Station, ac follows, viz:
MORNING TRAIN
VIII leave ironton for Centre Station at I o.
clock A. NJ.
RETURNING
VIII leave Centre Station for Ironton a, 9! o.
clock y. NJ
AFTERNOON TRAIN
VIII leave lronton for Centre Station at |! o.
clock l.. n.
RETURNING
VIII leave Centre Station for Ironton at 81 o.
clock p. ".
Tickets can be had at The Tronton Depot.
HENRY ChA UKSON
superintendent.
Tronion, Chic. April 80, 1858.
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SHOES

-DO\J n ~ ~ O1ZbO
BARGAINS! BARGAINS!!
subscriber wishes to inform his custo-
II z mcrs and the public generally, that he has
received an assortment of
LADIES' GENTLEwEN's AND GHILDREN's
BOOTS AND SH O S,
Consisting Of
Mems French Morocco Boots;
Three Quarter Boots;
Jenny Lind Double Sole Shoes;
Jenny Lind Slippers;
Ladies' Fancy Boots, Misses do;
Children's Shoes--all sorts and sizes;
Mems congress Boots, warranted;
Boys Boots and Shoes, at reducd prces;
All of which will be sold at greatly reduced
prices for cash.
He has also received choice lot of
p HlLA d ELPH Az F FREN C II
CALFSKINS,
Which he will make up to order, OH short no.
tice, in style not to be excelled in lronton or
elsewhere for neatness and durability. VII
persons in waut of any articles in his line are
respectfully invited to call and examine his
stock beiCIc going elsewhere.
RICHARD o. EVANS.
lronton, June II, 1858.
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pA1MLlMgl, GR RAIMIMG, &C
lf:S9rJ N EsSHf tsH:.S.

u psAl!TItlMGis GlG lGAlMIME, SSUo
S..a5lJ Y gsSWoa:s2.
WOULD respectfully announce to the citizens
of Ironton, that they have this day entered in.
10 oopartnership, in the above business, and
purpose carrying il in all its various branches,
such as HOUSE, SIGN IL FANCY PAIHTING, GRAIN
Ing, MAgsLiNu & PAPER HANGING. From the ex-
perisncc Of s or 10 years, and the success we
have heretofore met with, we feel safe in war
ranting a general satisfaction to those who may
favor us with their patronage. All work en-
trusted to our care, shall be punctually attend.
ed to. We are determined 10 do our work IN a
style not 10 be surpassed by any Painter in the
place. We intend to carry on the business in
a different style from what it has been here
vet. From attention 10 business, and good
work, we hope to meet o liberal share Of the
public patronage.
Enquire at Harris 4 Warens' Grocery, on
Fourth Street. J. G. STEEN,
Feb. 2S, 1854. M. M. BOSWORTH.
REyEsENcEs.
J. ARichey. of Irontsh. a Bender. ST., Pirbg.
s. Richards, do J Bissel. do
NIB Particular attention paid to Granln9
4 Fancy Painting
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READY MIA!DiG G,LDIulMti. G.
CHEAHER THAN EVER!!!
II. WISE & BROTHER.

READY MA!OiG G,LOp.nlIYti.
CHEAHER THAN EVER!!!
II. WISE 6 BROTHER,
Having REMOVED tner Establishment
Ellison's Block,
CORNER OF FRONT AND LAWRENCE SITS
Second door above Giles Bakery Ironion, arc
just replensbng their stock with the hest as
sorlmcnt OF Clothing ever offered for sale in
lronlon. liavtn received very liberal pat
ronage from the public, we are enabled TO sell
cheaper than ever before, and will beat our
selves in giving good bargains in Clothing, as
Coats, Vests Pants
Overcoats, Cloaks Silk Hats
Glazed Caps Boots and Shoes Fur do
Plush do Carpet Sacks, Wool do
Ladies Goods, Shawls, Fine Bpnnets,
Ladies Shoes Jewelry Handkerchiels;
Fine Shirts, Undershirts Drawers,
Buskin GlovesFine Kid Gloves Trunks,
India Rubber and Oil cloth Caps, Pants, Leg
horn Boots &c. DC.
Our goods are ofour own manufacture, from
the best oil material. Having the advantage OF
resident partner in Cincinnati, and also of a
large business at Parkersburg, Va, we will be
enabled to keep up an assortment upon the
most economical plan, and will sell to those
who may favor us with their custom,
Persons wishing to Retail in the country,
will find it to their advantage to purchase here
in preference 10 incnring the expense of a
trip TO Cincinnati, or elsewhere.
Give US q call, and examine our stock for
yourselves before purchasing; we are always
pleased to shom our goods, believing if you
learn prices you will be sure to buy,
Fl. WISE & BROTHER.
1ronLon, February 28th, 1854,
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EOR THE LADIES, Cater Boots
Il Half Cater do; Front Lncs do Fsncy and Black
q o Colored Slippers bronze Ties aud Slippers.I
-rflt ~ 'iDREW& WILLIAMS,
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DUTTER, fresh, constantly on hand, and
Id for sale by JAMES MARCtjM.
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HNlNWARE, Lanterns, Coffee mill knives and
forks spoons locks hinges, saws, &c, On
- hand and for sale by q. Il X.
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nRIED FRUITS, cotton, brooms tubs and
L. buckets washbcards &c. for sale by
G. & X.
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DOWDER, Lead hotpercussion caps, brush
l es and backing fer sale by q. Il r.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-17
LOCAL MATTERS

sST. PArhlcK's DAY.-To day will be a
day Of universal festiviiy among the sons Of Ire
land, and wei think we cannot do better than give
brief sketch OF 81 Patrick, the most noted patron
saint Of the Emerald Isle.
The opinion generally prevails that st. Patrick
was born in Gaul, about the close OF the 4th CEN
tury At the age Of sixteen, he carried captive
to ireland, which he was afterwards destined to
convert to his faith Having escaped to his own
country, he prepared himself for the ecclesiastical
state at Auterre under ST Germanus Tours In the
the monasteres of Lerins and finally at Rome,
whence he sent by Pope Celestine to ireland in
the year 432. His mission crowned with com
plete success, for he converted many of the Irish
Kings and established bishops In every part of the
Island. At Armagh, near one of the most famous
seats of the Ulster Kings, he founded his Archie
piscopal See, in which the apoetoIical succession
has been preserved unbroken to the present day
81. Patrick died at an advanced age, in the year
1913. March 17th which day his festival has been
always held; and from the very time of his death
popular devotion has always adopted him as the
patron of the Island. lie was buried at Down. To
this day all faithful Irish men and women through
out the world preserve untarnished the memory
oftheir saint; and where is he who will to-day neg
lect to provide himself with shamrock so g cen
in honor OF the estival We respect them Tor their
devotion, and ardently desire that those among us
may enjoy with uhalloyed hilarity the return OF St
Patrichs Day.
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REWARD MERIT

The Washington Sta. says it too fire.
quently happens that the high responsibility
of the parents and the distinguished charac-
ter of the ancestry of those who are chosen
Cadets to West Point has more to do with the
selection than any thing else. We have no
knowledge of the grounds upon which this
statement is made, but it is singular fact
that, in this Republican government, promo
ton both in the army or navy is confined to
the officers. The common soldier or sailor,
no matter what his merit, character and SER
vices can never rise above the humble sta
ton in which he entered the service. In all
other departments of action the lowliest citi
zen can attain the highest civil posts The
poorest man in the land, without friends,
without drop of patrician blood in his
veins may become a member of Congress. q
Governor or President. In point of fact
most of our leading public men have been
the architects of their own fortunes. gut
the man who enters the ranks of the Army
and the Navy enters them without the hope
and with scarcely the possibility of elevatin,y
his condition. If it be said that there are
few men in the ranks who have the educa-
tlpn and other qualifications essential to an
Official post, We reply that, even granting the
truth of the assertion, the reason is to be
found in the very practice of which we
complain. Hope and ambition are essential
to the development of great character in
any sphere of human exertion, and no man
can possess them who now enlists as a nri.
vste in the military or naval service of this
country. miserable pittance and his pros
Is all he can expect as the reward of his
best exertions. He may possess the greatest
aptitude in his profession and he may cheer.
fully expend the last drop of his blood in the
service of his country, and his name will
be unknown and his memory perish But
change this order of things, let it be under
stood that the youth who enlists in the ranks
shall be promoted if his merit deserves it,
and the two branches of our service will be
with aspiring and energetic men,
who will elevate our naval and military char
acter in their determined efforts to win for
personal distinction. Napeleon's
most illustrious Marshals were men who had
worked their own way from the ranks to the
highest military positions.
We trust that this just, equitable and Re
ublican rule may be adopted before the oc-
nrrence Of another war, which may not be
istant. Americans of all stations should |
I'VE the way to honor and renown open to |
em, If we desire that our Army and Navy |
{sxn
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The YOUNG GuARD.-This gallant corps
of citizen soldiery constantly drilling and pre-
pairing for their Northern trip, in July next and
rom the spirit now manifested by them, we have
no doubt that they will thorough adjust their ar
rangements before starting as to prove themselves
worthy representatives OF the glorious old State
from which they hail The young Guard" pos
sess the proper material for efficient volunteer
company, and with such commander as Captain
RICHARDSON, cannot fail to do honor TO themselves
in whatever enterprise they may engage. We are
gratifed at the kind feeling which exists between
the citizen soldiery Of the North and South, and
trust that it may be strengthened and cemeuted by
occasional visits, and by the liberal hospitality
which they exhibit towards each other. Our
friends at the North will find the young Guard"
both officers and men, composed of true gentlemen
as well as soldiers-men who never turn their backs
upon their friends their enemies. They expect
to start from here with about fifty men, rank and
file, and from what we know of some OF the volun-
teers of Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and
New York, will receive the kndest attention where
ever they CO.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-17

AceUlTTED-Officer CLEMENT WHITE,
charged with using insulting and abusive language
to F.. Jackson Crump, was called before the Mayor
yesterday, and after gentle reprimand acquitted
from further prosecution SO far as his Honor
concerned. Mr.. Mayo bore testimony TO the faith
fulness and efficiency of Capt. White officer
for twenty-five years and regretted to that with
in the past few years he had become excitable.-
He took occasion to say to the police that all of
them expected to do their duty fearlessly and
faithfully IT. in the discharge of their duties, they
were forcibly resisted, it then became them TO
pell the attack with force, far asst necessary
to discharge their duty; but they not to be
abusive and insulting to citizens while acting in
official capacity. Capt. White acknowledged the
business of the remarks of the Mayor and desired
the reporters for the various papers state, that
when the alteration took place between Mr.. Crump
and himself, he told that gentleman that he had a
perfect right to take his carriage the footway
into his yard but that he did not have the right to
permit it to stand on the sidewalk thereby prevent
ing persons from passing. 1t is proper for US to
add, that Capt. White seems to regret the difficulty
very much, and has frankly acknowledged his
error while in the discharge OF his duty.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-17

SEWING GIRLs.-We were astonished to
learn day or two since that Messrs KENT, PAINE
& KENT, of the largest wholesale dry goods
firms in this city, give constant employment to
about two hundred young ladies' in manufacturing
clothing, TO whom they pay annually the snug lit
tie sum of $4,000. These gentlemen do not re-
quire their employees to work for mere song, and
then settle their bills in dry goods, at extravagant
prices; but they pay a fair price for all the work
they have done, in cash. What contrast is here
presented between the of this firm, who are
constantly striving build up large business for
the beneikof helpless women well as themselves
and the heartless transactions of some Others who
grow rich on the incessant labor of poor females
who getting nothing for their tolls over the mid
night lamp save few dry goods, sold them at en-
ormous prices
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THE IRISH IN AMERICA.

There is no class of immigrants to America
which has pro yed itself more valuable in
every way to the country than the Irish
We hear great deal of their improvidence
in Ireland, but esee nothing of it in Ameri-
ca. They are among the most industrious
and hard working of our population. What
does not the United States owe to Irish la
Dor? OF all the immense public works of
this country, is there one which has not been
constructed in great part by the labor of
the Irish! They have furnished the bone
and sinew to achieve these magnificent vie.
tories of peace as well as the sanguinary tri-
umphs of war There is not battle field in
America which Irishmen have not enriched
with their blood and immortalized by their
yalOur.
Their conduct i'll reference to the sectional
agitations which have distracted the country
demands especial praise. We never find
them enlisted in the ranks of the abolitionists.
or giving their influence in any way to
those disturbers of the public peace They
evince true, practical gratitude to the Re
public which has received them under her
sheltering wings. John Mitchell is the en-
bodiment of Irish sentiment in regard to abo-
litionism. Every blow of his stout shillelah
upon the stupid Uranium of abolition fanati
cism is cheered with enthusiasm by his gallant
countrymen. They have known too much
of real suffering and oppression to sympa-
thise with the imaginary woes of the well
fed well clothed and contented negro labo-
rers OF the South Such men are entitled TO
the respect and good fellowship of our people
Their conduct proves that they are CAPABLE of
approaching the blessings of true liberty and
OF Vindicating it in any way which circum.
stances may demand.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-17

WITHOUT AN OwNER.-Yesterday morn
ing, at the extreme western limits of Marshall
street, stood very fine looking horse, either found
cred or SO badly crippled that he could not get
away. The poor creature had been standing in
one place for twenty four hours, without food or
drink and If its wishes TO recover his pro-
ty, and the beast from starvation, he would do
well to act promptly in the matter.