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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-05-02
Deatbs.

George w. Jones, son of William and Catharine
Jones, of this place. after short ilne of days,
III Carroll Co., Ohio, April 10TH aged "a years.
The deceased was Mexican soldier; in the hour
of danger, when his country called for help, he
tered the arena of mortal conflict, and amidst the
struggles and dangers of that eventful period. bat
tied nobly for his country's rights After his dis
charge, he removed to Ohio, where he applied his
mind to The study of medicine In the winter of
1883, he attended the Electic Medical College at
Cincinnati. A short time since he commenced
practicing medicine at Harlem Springs in Ohio.
lie remained there but few months, when death
struck the fatal blow, and his hopes for this life
were blighted.
death enters, and there's no defence,
His time there's none can tell.
Aud when the last struggle come, the Captain Of
his salvation with him. and in his last conflict
with the common enemy, the King of Kings, and
Lord OF Lords gave him the the victory. He loved
Jesus,-his end peaceful, Herests with Christ,
leaving four small children and large circle of
friends to mourn his loss.
Look aloft, the spirits rizen,
Death cannot that soul imprison;
'Tis in Heaven such spirits dwell,
Glorious, though invisible. ~
Clearfeld J. H. ].
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THE HISS INYEsFIG GATIoN.-Thc Hiss investl-
eating committee has adjourned until Tues
day next when it is rumoTed the real Mrs Pat
terson y1iil be produced as a witness.
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March u. s.

A P.,OWESS,
n. TYRONE CIrT,
IIas Just opened . large and splendid aasertra'ns
of =-....,.. .-..eH-..
NEW GOODS. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
, ofegery description and quality,
which he is selling OF at the lowest prices over
known in this region of Country, y,-
DRYGOODS, HARD y QUEENSW IKE,
2. HATS & CAPS, BOOTS S SHOES.
GROCERIES & CONFECTIONARIE
AT CITY PRICES
He invites his Ciearfeld friends to give him
a call ami exchange their rags, lumbcr, shingles,
and every variety Of produce, for the CHEAPEST
and best goods to be hal west of Philadelphia.
Feb. q, lS5J.-ly.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-05-02

DISSOLUTI0N OF PARTNERSHIP
Ep The partnership heretofore existing between
the undersigned as Proprietors of the Mount Yer
non House Second ST, above Arch, Philadelphia0
has been dissolved by mutual consent.
The House will still continue to be kept as be-
fore by T. L. BARRETT. who viii endcavor to
please and accommodate his numerous patrons
D. BLAIR.
r. L BARRETT. :
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HOTEL:-The subscribe

rHILIPSBUR RG HOTEL:-The subscriber
weuld inform his friends in Clearield, and tho
publie generally that he has enlarged and rehtted
his house, and is enabled to compete success
f,ITiy with any Hotel in the country. No pains
will De spared to render his guests comfortable.
His table shall always he supplied with the best
the market can afford and his charges moderate
He respectfully invites his friends and others 70
rive him a call DAVID JOHNSTON.
Philipsburg Jan 81, 1883 y
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NTEW FIRM.-A ]. PATCHIY having taken
Z IN TO themselves the Store formerly owned by
Jno. Patchin & Sons. take pleasure in informing
their friends. and the public generally, that they
have just received from the city splendid assort-
ment of Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Queens
ware Hats, Caps Boots, Shoes and everything else
usually kept in country store. Persons wishing to
buy cheap and good Goods, should not forget that
they are determined to be undersold by any store
in the county We invite ono and all to come and
examine our stock for themselves. Wa charge no.
thing for so doing. AARON PAiCHlN,
Nov l. '54-tf s-t+ u JACKSON PATCHIN. 8
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UNIRST TARRIyAL.---SPRING & SUMMER
II GOODS. AT THE CHEAP CASH STORE
Just received, large and splendid assortment OF
GOODS of almost every description, suitable for the
season. and selling off at very low prices. Ladies,
Gentlemen, and every person wishing to buy goods
at tire cery iosst prices are respectfully invited 10
call and examine for themselves
Produce of all kinds received in exchange for
goods. ~ WM. +. IRWIN.
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UAMES DAUGRERTY, WIN RElNHoLD.
B DASH co, S.sf corner Sd and Race, Phua,
begs leaves to inform his numerous friends "a
cieardeid that he viii always be on nshes Naea
quality of Leaf and manufactured Tobacco, I"
esrs. Sc. IJan- 81, SLY
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E The subscriber would most respectfully So
Iicit all those indebted to him, to come forward
and settle up. and if they cannot pay give their
Notes and further hopes not TO be required to use
onv other a, cans than this simple notice. He can
be found at almost any time at Woodland, prepar-
&C to settle. 4 z hOhAih9h' 3
Nov. s. 1854 -
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WTANTED-A good Blacksmith, at Lick Run
w Mills five miles below Clearfeld. good
Shop, furnished with two fires tools, and all the
other conveniences, aud we'll situated to obtain
custom, is in readiness and wants an occupant.
Apply to ELLIS IRWIN d SONS,
May ,. '55 Ciearfeia, Pa
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SAMUEL BERLIN, DEALER IN Drugs. Medi-
= cincs, Paints, Oils, Spices. Window Glass Vi
ais Dye Stufs Perfumeries, Alcohol, Burning
Fluid Patent Medicines, tSc., &e,
IuNIATA ST, TYRONE CITY, PA.
UavinS just opened extensive assortment OF
these articles Physeians will find it to their advan
"a ge to give him call. and examine his Stock be-
fore ordering fram the Easteren Cities; and Coun-
try Meych ants also be accommodated with all
the Essences, Tinetnres, Patent Medicines, &c,
VINO LESALE a,sd RETAIL, ut lstreSt prices.
r%s lie hopes by stSiet attention to business aud
n desire to please, to merit share of public pat
ronage April 25, 1855
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4 TTENTIoN REGULARS You arc or
n dcred to meet 70. parade at the Town H'N,
on Saturday, May Ieth at O'Clock, 2. n, IN SUM
nier uniforn Each member viii provide himself
with five rounds of blank cartridge. By order OF
tho Captain. G. w. RHkEM, Jr,
May z '55l IS OrdeSl. Sergeant.
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vouNuPAI.ETuORP.J .JR., Wholesale

aB CIfl-MIST Z D2JGGIST, No ss NoTtE '.oec-
oad ST. Second door below Mount ernor House,
Phi,adelohia. Dealers in Drugs Chemicals, Per-
fumery Paints Oils, Window Glass, &c, Gc
November s, 1S54-1y.s
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III HAY rs MORROW. begs leave 10 inEsrfn
a his friends and the public generally, tist be
has purchased the entire stock, tools &c, of JoaN
T. MoRRow, and will carry on the Cabinet Making
at the old stand opposite the Methodist Episcopal
Church. "a formerly.
He Will kee, constantly on hand all kinds of
furniture, sneh as Tables, Bed-steads, CupbOards,
Stsneis Sofas. &c. &c.
Apr, %, 55.i II, HAYES MORROW.
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SS0ITYION OF PARTNEEsuIP :

n;SSOI.UTION OF PARTE EESHIP!
HF The partnership heretofore sxising between
John Patchin ( Sons this day dissolved ~
nutusl consent aid tho books are lettin the hands
of A. 4 J. Patciiip Those persons knowing them-
sei-as iud.bte,l 10 the firm Will call immediately
and settle up, or they viii have the pleasure OF
paying costs INV "a AS1i.-' = 'oo->1'-
burnside October / .. 1884.
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FlNO DAGUERREAN ARTISTS.-The sub
scriber offers for sale and complete APP
aratus on reasonable terms. Instructions given IN
the art and apparatus furnished to any desirous of
learning. ~. " . Sioore'
Pennsville March 21st. 1855.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-05-02

vx,YRoNE LIVERY -STABLE.-Thc sub
1 scriber having removed his Livery Stable
from Curwensville to Tyrone City, begs leave to
his friends and the public, that he rs at all times
bnogies and other vehicles on hire at tho most
reasonable terms. Inquire at the City Hotel:
- JAMES CR0WTHER. r
Tyrone January 81, i555--5mo
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a PPLICANTS FOR BOUNTY LANDS
IA Under the late act of Congress. will find the
subscriber fully prepared, with blanks. FORMS &C.
TO assist them in procuring their Warrants
Office two doors east or Journal otlee up stairs
Mar. %. 80 Ill BI GHtb SNcofh-l
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-05-02

HJEW MILL-At the0ld Pioneer Mills on the
Y Moshannon in Morris township. The sub
scriber has just completed large new Grist Mill.
which is in successful operation Grain OF all
kinds bought, stored, and sold on commission
! Dec 27, '54 HENRY GRoE.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-05-02

DAILY BROTHER,
Id 10. 2S2 Chestnut Street
PH ] a . z L a,
Have now open large assortment of the NeWest
Styles and celoTs OF
Rich English Velvet,
Z" :" Tapestry,
+" Ingram,
New Styles Ingram
RPETIN NGS,
OF THEIR OWN LhPORT.fIT0N, JUST
sAic aaf 81 L.dNDED. z5a zle5-
Also.a full assortment of Super and Medium quality
AMERICAN CARPETINGS,
Many of which being their own manufacture.
can be recommended as
Good Carpeiings for Lou Price.
FLOOR OH, CLOTHS Z CANTON MATTIAGS,
of every width and quality.
BAILY & 3 L % I H ER,
IMPORTERS MANUFACTURERS OF CAKPErises
no. go Chesaut Street, Philadslphia.
0cl. 4, 1S54.-6m.
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0tALEB COPE & CO, No 1885, Market St, Phila-
" delphia Dealers in Linens White Goods, Ho-
siery French English and German Silk Goods, La
ces Gloves BoIting Cloths, &c Jane is silly,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-05-02

ByThe general complaint about shard tines
should induce US TO be cautions, and endeayor
to purchase cheap and substantial goods. Those
merchants who have this object in view, when
laying in their stock, will do we'll to call at PAUL
4 TArLoR's Wholesale Boot. Shoe and Straw
Goods wharehouse, No. 2s5 Market ST.. PhiPa.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-05-02

A X. WRIGHT, MERCHANT, AND EXTEN-
IA SIVE DEALER IN LUMBER, Second Street,
one door south of his residence, Clearfeld, Pa
Clearfeld, March II, 1895.
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COWELL CO., MANUFACTURERS AND
~ WEoLEs ALE DEALERS ~ Hats, Caps, Fnrs, ee,
No. I76 Market Street. between 9TH and 9th Sts,
Philadelphia jan IL, soa.-om'-
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-05-02

cvThe best natured, cicverest pair Of fell
lows in the ssEriii Cat district, ,';-FhEMS1NG *
Foster, have opened Livery Stabic in Cur
wensYills, ana are prepared to accommodate
the public with al! sorts of Vehicles, &c, on
reasonable terms. ;,irG Ia Good Intent.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-05-02

l-Ths construction of the Raiiroaato 70 Ty-
rone, world enable our citizens TO make their
purchases az ess.Tyrone City Drug Store,
with greater facility. But as this 'consuma-
t;on so derously 70 hc Wished has not yet come
to-pass, our friend DR.. IL AARTiS has very prop
,!ly taken TIE difficulties of access into con-
alteration, ana reduced the profits onhis goods.
Il is roy erophatically the best and cheapest
Drug Store in the country. Gall ana see.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-05-02

U JACKSON CRANS-Attorneyi at Law. Of.
L.. 6ce adjoining residence, Clearfeld, Pa
May 26, SLY.
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~ Our readers vii! see by 3 notice in
another column that HAYS HeRRow, has pur-
chased the entf-e stool. OF tools sc OF John K.
Morrow, and wilt continue to carry OF TIE
Cabinet Making IN an its branches at the Old
stand. Hays Is eleFe- fellow and deserves
: be patronized.
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Those Of our merchant friends who de-
sire :, iag ia first rate stock of Drugs and
Chemicals, AMI % buy from a first rate firm,
should call l3S u ,rSct ST., on their next visit
70 III, CITY, at RrssELL & ScEorr's-
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-05-02

NJ We cali the attention OF cur readers 70
,ba card of. B. WnG Esq, in another columns
W Wing. has rad great deal Of experience
;, +;,nl,e- land. and i. possessed of much re-
liable information II regard to our own coun-
tv. Thosc having business in bis line, can
,ot cntrrst It 70 better hands.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-05-02

II Clearaeid county is without Drug
Store, or might rs well be, and cur country
merchants who wish 10 purchase such articles
are con,pelIca to 90 CT send to Philadelphia.
vo call the attention Of or readers 10 the adj
vertisc1lsnt IN another column OF Ir- SAMUEL
BeRLIy. who has opened large and splendid
ests5lis.l.i,.n: at Tyrone. When YOU GO ever
shere give him a call
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Y These 81 our readers whe SO frequently
have occasion TO visit Tyrone, will find it pro-
atabIe to call sad purchase goods from f. NJ.
BELL.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-05-02

GJ IN passing through Phiiips6urg, some
time ago, We had occasion to stop with Dawn
JOHNSTON, who keeps the 'Philipsburg HOTEL
and we must say, We never sat down 10 a bet
ter table, CT met with more gentlemanly, ac-
commodating landlord. We advise all our
ffieaas WHO are fond of good accommodations
to stop with Squire Johnston. See notice.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-05-02

Cz-Raitsrnen, who are going down the river
In the Spring, age informed. by a notice in
another column that s.Wh:te Hall Boarding
House, neac FrenchYille, ispEeparedio for their
reception by TIE proprietor JoHs W. RIDER.
II Johns .soir krout' Is as well seasoned as
Mother Noare,s, we have no doubt he'll get
lois OF CUSTOM
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-05-02

- Merchants ard others desiring TO pur-
chase Tin and Sheet Iron ware, will End excel
ient terms afforded by LYMAN GILBERT, at his
Wholesale Factory, 10. l6, Market street,
Harrisburg, Penn'a. Price lists f6Fnished on
application, postpaid. See advertisement
Washington telegraph., 1855-03-21

them would better. The chevaux-de-frise
were fastened together with chains, and if
the former were burnt the latter would re-
main. 1t would be better to carry them
Off
The night was as dark as can be conceiv-
ed. A man was seen at few PAGES from
the leader Astonished at his appearance,
the leader crawled gently toward him, and
found him to be one of his own men The
officer continued to advance. when suddenly
he was stopped by trench. and he heard
the sound of shsvels and pick-axes, workmen
talking, and guards walking with their feet
in the water. What were they doing 3
They were preparing a mine. He marked
the spot from which it started, and the direc-
ton it took. The rain continued falling,
and the exploring party could not do any
thing further; the fash of cannon might
betray them, and the officer gave the signal
ior. retreat they followed the same route
which they could readily discover by the
marks Of their bodies on the muddy ground
They again passed near the post Of the
Russian soldiers. The latter, from the
darkness, did not see that death was at a
few PAGES in their rear All of them might
have been killed or taken prisoners bat the
French party had other parts Of the works
to reconnoitre, and the success Of the enter
prise was worth more than the destruction
Of ten Russian soldiers After having fin
ished their exploring. the officer and his
party rejoined the men they had left behind
them. and who remained living in the mud.
Nothing new. mes enfitnS ?" whispers
the officer Nothing was the reply
''Then let rs return" and the twenty brave
men repassed our sentinels in the same ST.
lence. On the following night. these same
men advanced anG threw down the gabions,
which Inconvenience our troops. made one
Russian prisoner, and brough. away several
bags of powder. One OF them was hit by
ball in the foot
Washington telegraph., 1855-03-21
OnittiRag the Water.

Everybody that knew anything about
Kentucky fifteen years ago, remembers old
Col Greashouse, gentleman of the old
school, who always had old friends and old
wines, and who declared be despised every
thing that was new The old Colonel lived
fast, lived well: petted his niggers, raised to-
bacco, and. of course, gradually wore out
his lands. One fine morning in January,
the Colonel came to very strange conclu-
sion, and that was, that the plantation had
not paid expenses for many years, and some-
thing must be done After. much hard
talking and an immense sight of thinking,
he concluded to send his son, Phil" down
the Mississippi, to look out new location,
the old homestead having given out In
due course of time. Phil set out upon his
adventurous journey, he was really "a chip
off of the old block, had all of his fathers
peculiarities, and, though younger in years,
had consumed about the same amount of the
good things Of this sublunary life. Phil.
once started, went straight to New Orleans.
and took expensive parlors at the St.
Charles. His every movement was chroni-
cled by fnn and froic there was a crowd
of good fellows at his heels go where be
would. Everybody in the hotel knew MIN
as that gay young man, and his appear
ance in the ladies' parlors was hailed with
delight. The season drew to a close, and
Pills money was out and so he started
home. Old Col. Greathouse received "his
boy with all the affection of fond father;
mutual compliments were exchanged T; and
after the usual questions and answers per-
tanning to a separation were gone through
with. Phil found himself in the parlor, with
nothing but round table and bottle of
Madeira between himself and his father,
when the following conversation occurred
You say, Phil, my boy, that the lands
down in Louisiana, are very fine, the crops
large, and all the people rich and hospita.
bic; s'pose you went about a great deal on
the plantations, examined the soil, looked at
the expenses of raising the crop, and got
your information on the spot %
Certainly" said Phil. with gravity
went about all over, and the land is won-
derful no bottom to the soil-crops grow
on it Spontaneously y-money comes in with
a wonderful plantations on that Mis-
sissippi bottom -
I'VE must move, Phil, and commence
the world anew; 'twont do my boy to live
here and have everything eating their heads
Off half soliloquized the Colonel; and then
Frightening up he asked
'Yo know, Phil, told you to enquire
about the water in that lower country am
particular about water; how did you like
that ?''
Phil was puzzled; after few moments
perplexity he replied, Why, the fact is.
when | got away from home remembered
you mentioned something to Inc about a
matter you were particular about. but for
got what it was; and consequently, the few
months l was in Louisiana | meUer tasted
any acater-'
You should have done it once to oblige
your father, sighed the Col sorrowfully;
and from that time forward nothing more
was heard of the proposed removal to the
rich lands farther South"
Harpers Magaeine.
Washington telegraph., 1855-03-21
IN. D. Crescent.

AS entered the door of this edifcc, Nu-
estra Sonora de Loreto, the first thing that
attracted my notice, was side altar, con-
verted into an arbor. in the centre Of which
was well with Christ and tie woman of
Samaria beside it. The lady had been fit
ted out by most fashionable mantua-maker,
in costume of blue satin picked out with
pink ; and while she leaned gracefully on a
silver pitcher, resting on the edge of the
well, our Savior stood opposite in mantle
of purple velvet, embroidered with gold,
and covered with sombrero,-a 6road-
6rammed straac hat
Brant1 Meyers Trarels an lerico
Washington telegraph., 1855-03-21

THE RICHEST SELL WE EVER HEARD
oF.-We find an account in the East Brook
lyn Times, of a new method of raising the
wind" as well as the dead, in that city,
which takes down anything in the diddling
line Of the season, and indicates the extent
and pressure of the hard times A female
called a few days since on lady Of some
influence in Brooklyn, and told sad and
plaintive story of suffering and privation
and moreover that her husband had Just
died, and that she lacked the means of a
decent burial Her tale of woe so wrought
upon the lady, that she proceeded to visit
her Immediately to satisfy herself there
was no imposture. On entering the apart
ment she beheld the coffin. and was satisfied
all was light. and not wishing to harrow the
feelings Of the bereaved woman. she left her
considerable sum of money. and immedi-
ately departed. After passing two or three
blocks from the dwelling she missed her
pocket handkerchief and returned to see if
she had not dropped it in the house. The
stairs were ascended hastily. and the room
entered without ceremony, and then, what
did she behold-the woman's husband sit
ting up in the coffin. counting over the
money
Washington telegraph., 1855-03-21
Poor PoLAND.-It has already been sta

Poor PoLAND.-It has already been sta
ted that In consequence of the enormous
expenses Of the present European war.
the Emperor of Russia has ordered heavy
impost to be laid on the Polish provinces
which few Of them will be able to pay
The contingent to be paid BY the Polish trea-
sury is an increase of 6. .000, 900 of silver rou-
bles. What the former contingent was we
have no means of knowing, but how great
the whole sum must be, our readers may
judge by the statement that to meet the de-
mand the land tax will be increased six fold
payable in 81 instalments.
\. D. Crescent.
Washington telegraph., 1855-03-21
Fro.A the French Camp.
From the Mouituer de L'Arn,ec.

From the 1Ionituer de L'Aymee
A few nights since, when completely dark,
and during a beating rain. the sentinels on
duty saw advancing towards the town score
Of these intrepid volunteers. who are desig-
mated in the French army by the name Of
enfanS peydus, because they devote their
lives 10 the most dangerous enterprises
Two marched at the head, one behind the
other. aud little in their rear came the
remainder Of the band. preceded by an Off
Ger named Benner. Of the 9Th regiment of
the line. But the moment they got beyond
the French sentiBels, their mode Of advanc-
ing became most curious. as the whole of
them threw themselves fat on the ground
and crawled along without word being
spoken. Their chief. an old Zouave. had
taught them to advance in this manner
As soon as they have lain down. they stretch
forward in front of them their musket as
far as they can reach; they then drag them
selves along the ground TO line with it,
and 90 On repeating this movement till they
reach their place OF destination, keeping
themselves always ready to start up and
rush ON any enemy that may come within
their reach.
The route they had to follow was crook
ed one. for they had to leave on their right
a mound of earth, behind which some Rus
slams were in ambush 1t was not their OBJ
ject to have anything to do with this post of
the enemy; it was necessary to turn it
and glide between it and the ditch, in order
to examine the enemy's works and return
without being observed. Before entering
the narrow space which separates the ditch
from the Russian posi-. the officer left there
more than half of his men, and if they were
discovered they were to fall on the post. He.
with FIVE or six determined followers, crossed
this dangerous passage. and went along the
edge of the ditch He found on the edge of it
chevauxde-frise, made Of palisades of wood
he tried with his hands the strength of these
defenses. and found them firm IL the ground,
and solidly bound together The ditch was
six feet deep. and the rain-water lay deep at
the bottom Of it. To fil up the ditch ap-
peared impossible to tear up the palisades
would occupy too long a time, to burn