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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-01-27

USpARALLEaED.-Thc engine Hamilton
Davis" with six cars attached, ran fourteen
mics an elecaa minutes, on Monday, over tho
New York Central Railroad. This is very
near as fast as travelling is done III these
days, we -BuDaio Republican
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-01-27

C(y-Why are the Russians like play crs at
ten pins' Because tley are rolling balls on
al VS. (alles)
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-01-27

The LAUGH OF WoMAN.-A woman has no
natural grace more bewitchng than a sweet
laugh. 1t is like the sound Of flutes on the
water. 1t leaps from her heart in clear,
sparlilii G riil; and the heart that hears it
feels as if bathed in the cool exhilarating
spring. Have you ever pursued an unseen
fugitive through trees, led on by fairy laugh
now here, now there, now lost, now found :
We have. Aud we are pursuing that wander
ing voice to this day. Sometimes it comes
to us in the midst of care, or sorrow, or irl-
some business; and then VIC turn away and
listen, and here it ringing through the room
like silver bell ,lwth powcrto scare away the
i'll spirits Of the mind. How much we owe to
that sweet laugh? 1t turns the prose into
poetry, it filings showers of sunshine over the
darksome wood in which we are travelling;
1t touches with light even our sleep, which is
no more the image of death, but is consumed
with dreams that are the shadows Of immor-
tally.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-01-27

Uy-Scaadal, like kitc 10 fly VII depends
verF much ON the length Of the tail it has TO
cary.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-01-27

SIR GEoRGE Brown AND SIR DE LACY
EyANs.--These two generals, who have been
50 conspicuous in commanding divisions Of
the British army in the Crimca, both served
in this country, ana both were at the battle Of
Biadensburg and the taking Of Washington.
The former received two wounds At Bladens-
served at New Orleans, and was there twice
wounded.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-01-27
SCENE sHlFTTs-.GaAND TABLow

The Heroine and Toni, in the surburbs Of
Beaumont, on their knees before Orrulollus
who pronounccs a blessing in tho original
Chaldac. The little black dog, in the char
acter Of n prophet, with Dl. Narliz' last nov
cap on his head, unfolls curtain, which
discloscs numerous prospective babies. The
gallant Tee Jay, in the character Of the good
Samaritan, proposes the health of the Ilcor-
inc of High Water LONG MAY SIZE
wAyEi
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-01-27
l-Thc following specimen Of the Snhlmc

I[I"Thc following specimen Of Che Sublime
is from the lips Of All itincrantyoHdero Of soaps
&C., and was delivered some time since at
fair held at Kccne, \. IL Oh that | were
an eagle? would seize Copmbia's flag UNI
furicl, and soar aloft, until reached the up
per air. | woull wave il or the throne Of
'yrantS, an emblem Of hope and promise to
the down troddln, and hang it from the cell
ing Of the skies. | would steal the nectar
from the gods, and suck FROM every cloud
again 10 the earth, 1r5mi Ra G than into Soap.'
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-01-27
rllshing Of many waters.

the fierce Hrakznozof has put in operation
the terrible plan b. which lie hopes to gain
your hand 10 gain knowledge Of his
dark designs. entered his service as an hum
bic shepherd, and tended his ilocks for the
paltry pittance Of two bitsa day and not
bolical intention Of cutting away ten feet of
the Lcvce letting the water in with a rush
sinking this noble hat-bost of your fathers,
and carrying you, most lovely maid, to his
horrible home in that terrible Tartary.
Bri.-Dcath! Murdcr!. Rob5cr.; -
Oh, MY
To.-Bnt this strong right arm shall foil
him Enter you into the dug out, and ami
putate your mahogany.
THEY sLorG, AND SCENE SHIFTS.
Tie palace Of Orfulokus disapI ears into
pud MIDDLE. Enter water, rushin' and tcarin
like anythin' Boots, babies, s;umps, whis-
ky barrels, and other houses. follcrn' after
thcfugitives which they cant catch. Hcuray
Enter BrakizaozoT, mcamorposcd into
the Fak;r Of silva, which iInmcdiat. ly changes
into GATHERINGS wheel, THROWN out
sparks and fizzin' AMI follcrin' after tAc
fuGitycs which he can't catch. lIooTay!
SEEM: SHIFTS.
The fugitiycs appear high and dry on a
stump, around which the water rises rapidly.
Canoe and dug on. lie AT t!3c.r feet III col
Lon, E,t M 10
blacks the eyes Of the Moon and kicks him
down stairs. A sound heard on the stump,
as Of The smacking Of lks. Entor red light,
who shines into things, and discovers the
rrgatc Sammdail floating up to the fugiiyos
The gallant Tee Jay Wudzz, appears on the
quarter deck, and with one hand places the
unlortuna.cs on board the ship, while with
the other he rcvivcs their exhausted natures
with d modicum Of the best O,agd.
SCENE SHIFTS.
Enter wafer and things, who hunt up
against the Leycc, stop, and belle with
rage.
Enter Brahiznozol' in his original cl,arac-
ter Of the lallir Of silva, who, with wave
Of his wand, mctamorphoscs the Sam dahl
into the Pcttcr-icl, Enty. The Faliir, &C.,
nvokcs the spirit Of Joe Spencer with
pack Of marked cards, AMI a ju" Of whisky.
Rcd light, blue light, green light, black
light. no light, in fact all kinds Of lights.
Spirit Of Joe appears with big augcr: he
borcs hole i'll the bottom Of the pAttcrak
Eny, &C., which commences to sink. The
Fakir, &C., cuts SrmIncrset and spite out
blue fire. Enter tic little black dog in the
character Ct an angel Of mercy, with a towel
tied around his neck, and his tail Sowcd up
in pillow case. Barks tcrriIicalIy, whcr2-
upon the spirit Of Joe scizcs the Fakr, &C.,
and drags Linn down BY the hair Of lis head,
the water sizzlin flarfully.
The Heroine Of high water Swims f,ar,cSs-
" across the Ohio, towing after her al empty
ale barrel, on which stands woni-Tray Boo.
with Tie star spanglcd, &c: wrapped around
him, and shouting yalourously-LoHG MAY
SIZE WAVE.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-01
. SPRING STOCK OF . 10
Fancy Dress Goods.

0fCONOR has just received. anu Is ro"
" opening a large stock Of New a. and
Fresh Goods, consisting in part: Fire
Dress Goods Barages; Tissues Organ,
dies; Jaconets; Lawns; Embroidere ard
Flouched Dress Patterns; Printed Line"
Cambria; White Goods: Plain ard Fig
ured Swiss Muslins! Nansoox. Jaconet
and Book Mus!ins; mbloide'ies Of all
kinds; Chemisettes. Sleeves. Collars;
FIouching and Edeings; Linen and En-
broidered Pocket Handkerchiefs; Thread.
Silk and Blond Laccs; Silk and Lace
Mantillss; Parasols; Silk Gloves; FIlht
Mitts; Fillit Gloves; Hosiery; Fans /;
Millinery Goods Of all kinds; Perfumtry
and Halr; A t,ne asrortment Of Mourn'nx
Dress Goods. Colla,s and Chemisettes Of
English Grape; Also-White for second
Mourning. A call is respectfully solicited
before purchasing elsewhere. LII
OCONOR.
Third St., second house from Laurel, op-
posite Post Office. aai march IL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-01
Livery Stable.

ROBERT BEAI, has adopted the following rule:
for his Livery Stable. a.
l. ANY one hireng will be held responsible for
any damages that either Horse, Buggy, Carriage
Or Rigging may sustain.
g. No Horse, Buggy or Carriage will be consid
cred engaged until paid for.
3. Free ferriage for Horse or Horse ard Ruggy.
a. few HLrses always on hand for sale.
5. Match Horses for families always on hand
and for sale.
g. Always on hand and ready for trading, buy
ing and selling generally.
and last but not least. My great object Is TO
make my business cash and progressive, it is in
tended that the cash prices shall be invariably in
advance. ROBERT BEAL,
Third strl etbetween Church and Laurel.
Baton Rouge, sept 17th. 1So4-ly.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-01

PATENT MEDICINES, &C.

nELAYS are DANGEROUS-Whv
u sutfsf with cough. cold Or any disease
Of the Throat, Breast and Lungs when a
certain cure is SO easily effected by using.
"WIsTERs HouRaouND CANDY"
This Medicine is a judicious combination
Of the best expectorants in the Materia Med
ica. The most stubborn Coughs and Colds
yield to it readily, and it is found to give re-
lief even in confirmed cases of Consumption.
tits not merely palliative,as many articles Of
its nature, but possesses great curative quail
tiles For sale by VIM BOGEL Agent.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-01
SundrieS.

: BBLS. Crushed and Pulverized Sugar
y 10 boxes Pickles, pints. quarts and half
gallons; so boxes Winchester's Family
Soap; 10 boxes Sam Leonard's Sperm
Candies; 20 drums Dried Figs; $50 pounds
English Walnuts; case, 4S cans Fresh
Salmon; do. 60 do. do. Lobsters: 10
boxes Layer Raisins; ] case la.ee Span
ish Olives; 10 tiercss Duftield's 5. c.
Hams; 3 boxes do Beef Tongues $50
pounds Assorted Candies. Recently re-
ceived and tor sale by
march 1S. JOSHUA BEAL.
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f O'CON OR, i's'r
IMPORTER AND DEALER IN
Fancy Dry Goods and Millinery,

T. 0UCy III " UVUUS uuU WI1l1KVAy
OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE,
On, Third Street, Second Houss From L0ursi
THE NEW AND SCI ECT assortment
L offered at this New Store deserves the
particular attention of Ladies. The fol-
lowing list will give an idea Of what msy
there be procured, on the most reasonable
terms: Ladies Paris Silk Bonnets; La'ies
All Hair Bonnets; Ladies Straw and Hair
Bonl.ets; Florence nsish and Dunstable
3onnets; Grey and other fancy Bonnets; ;
Misses Silk and Straw Comets do. do.
do. Flats DO. Boys Hats aud Cars; Rib
bons, Flowers and Plumes Mantilas
Cloaks and Sbawls; Cashmere Scarfs, new
style; Pa asols, Corsets and Underskirts
Emb. Bands Edgings and Inseltirgs Plain
and Emb. Pocket Handkerchiets Plain
aud Emb. Collars DO. Chemisettes and
Sleeves; Thread and Cotton Edeings !;
Wooden and Silk Neck Ties; Ladies Ho-
siery and Gloves; Plaid Calico for Dresses
at 10c. per yd do Ginghams at l2Ac. per
yd. Muslin Delain at csc. per rd. Damask
and Emb. Curtains Choice Woolen Plaids
for Dresses; Colored and White FIannels
Domestics and Irish Linens; .laconet. Swiss
and Nansook Muslin; Plain and figured
Bobbinets; Gents Gloves Hosiery and
Cravats Pertumery OF all kinds; Hair
and Frizets Also. fine assortment OF
Curls, Fu1s, and Swans Down, Black and
White Ermine, for Trimming. Also, a
variety Of other articles at
OCONOR'S NEW STORE.
jan-16.ly. Baton Rouge, La
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-01
One OF the GraCe Y-,UnI,;o. -

rs the unrivalled EyUrEIEr or
d,, FLUA iIH" nA'EASHiNG Ma
m .'. II - WV pdred knuckes.
can do more and hetteio.,, +h,n
women in the same leh,f +;,o
One Of these machine.,i, ha fouoa
exhibition at the store o, ,n1o.s;,,+'.I
and any person wantingo had hssar
leave their ordere, as. K conoa 6rst
sersee' A BEAL.
o-',a.Irs ~ tt pu!ehas ~ e exclusive
us " ' re. ae 90 80 hes for the
ra a'l."es E,:.: =. Has' pa'o" 1 ',1ua and East Il
,-...;as .ha. 90 ;ty rrsons
must order directly from me.
Mar-l5-lS55n RFV
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-01

MADAME F. MAINE Nodiste de Par
lHl is informs the Ladies Of Baton Rouge
that she is now ready to make end trim
bonnets to order. at very reasonable prices:
She has large stock Of flowers.ribbon and
other trimmings on hand. Of the very Ia
test fashions. The ladies are invited to
call and examine them at the New Variety
Store tfI e.a4T
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-01
"A. TROCSDALE,
SurEco1entist-BatOn Rouge.

0enttst-aSatOn Rouge.
REo Ell " offers his Professional Services
~ 10 ehe Yemen and Ladies of East and
"est nHto" te, and surrounding county.
All oper". such as Plugging, Cleansing,
extracting "nsertiug Teeth on pivot and from
enc 10 an en'et on Plate, performed in the
most 'ura"'e. ltific nd skil!fuI manner, and
accoruns " ,n,st approved plan. Office, the
rooms s teoeH.y pied by DR.. Mann, over QuIg
We have, and had dental onar,t;o,s
P Per,o.neu w ~ A. TRoUsDALE, and from the
ia'tniu'usss o' nsk and the Satisfactory man
heI ~ "h.oh ne ates, we cheerfully recon-
men. MN ~ a" tay need his services.
". Ddy' DR.. G. II. Mann.
Dr' L. H. D. 'aulue''' .,' John Muggah.
~. W, I,'am :, n nnen; ,a"; C. NJ. CarpantiG.
Nh. =: IL n',ieisn: David Robbins.
non n, D. I ".s ss,i'e' Jas. NJ. Muggah.
Wnl. J. Nash. ~ p;cbarjso
Hon. D. D. Richardson T. v s,n,,.rs
Hon. Octave Cornay. A,to;n. Conc
tJuy'+yJ r"''s' " A,:y, June 18th l54.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-01
Raisins Mackeral LiauOrs, &C.

Ek8lS1nS M0Cker0l Liquors, &Cs
p AISINS, 10 whole, and 0 quarter box
~ es new; Mackeral, 10 kits, and 8
quarter barrels No. l; Herr;ngs, l2 boxes
extra fine; Goldfish. 10 so pound boxes !;
Old Whiskey, 10 half barrels Monganala !;
Vapor Whiskey, IL barrels Fletcher's, just
received per Gipsy and for sale for the cas-.
bv decl6y. JOSHUA BEAL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-01
NEW VARIETY STORE. i9s
Corner of Main aud Laurel Streets.

-.- Heroman's Old stand, .r--fi
II MAINE, has the honor to inform
T. the ladies and gentlemen Of Baton
Rouge, that he has now on hand large
stock of French, German and English
Fancy Goods, Ribbons. Ho.iery,; and =
very select assortment of Perfumery, all OF
which will be sold at very low prices.-
Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully in.
vited, to call and examine his stock, be.
fore purchasing else where and they will
find it to their advantage to purchase OF
him. Jan. 4-y1 +. MAINE
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-01
10 Planters.

To Planters.
4 !KlN'S Corr. and Cotton Cultivator.
n This truly useful agricultural improv-
mt Mt, has been fully tested by highly res
pectable and practical planters who afterful
trial, say that by its use, in the cultivation
of Corn, Cane, or Cotton. there is saving
of at least one third the labor to man and
horse over the common plow. It's new
invention, Patented March 90, ls4S,
Planters are invited to call and examine it
A supply on hand and for sale by
TUNNARD Il HEDENBURG.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-01
Cistern Making.
Carriages, Harness. Whips,&Xc.

Carriages, Harness. Whips, &c.
THE Subscribers assortment of Carria-
i ges Harness. whips, &c. is n"w COM
plete, and h. in:ites an examination oi
hi. stock before purchasing in New o.
leans, as ne guarantees his prices as low as
as any in the South.
Wareroom corner of Third and Florid:
Streets. Manufacturing and repairing in
superior style at the old established stand
corner of Main and Church Streets.
TUNNARD & HEDENBURG.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-01
DRY GOODS g. STATIONARY.

J. MCCoRMrcK. P. NJ. HATCH
MCCORMICK Il Co.,
BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS.
Baton Rouge, La.
SCHOOL BOOKS, STANDARD LITE
rary. Scientific and Miscellaneous Books,
Cheap Publications, and the Principle Ma.
gaines and Periodicals constantly on hand
Also-AMERICAN and FOREIGN
Writing Papers, Blank Books, Envelopes,
Copying Presses, Drawing Papers. Bristo;
Boads, Monohromatic Boards. Il: VII.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-01
f.vOHN L. WOLF
FURNITURE WARER,rs
1rorner of Church n pan;tom

HAS now on hand a large and MA
IL stock OF Furniture, consistsn
part of-BUREAus. S,DEBoARDs,. .'M
roRs, various patterns TABLES. CA =,
BsBsrEA ps. CRIEs. CRADLES. Coccs
WILLOW WAGGevs. all of which are ar''' ~
latest fashions. All kinds Of manufst; n ae
and repairing at the shortest not,:e aug
All the business of an mndertdker ata nj
to, and in the best style.
~Cofiins made at the shortest no,
lso nerse furnished Sert:
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Ii. A. KAUFMAN.
Court House SQuare-cor. of America
and St. Ferdinand Streets.

and st. Ferdinand Streets.
HOUSE, SIGN and ORNAMENTAL PAINTER,
IL and paper hanger.--Woud respectfully cali
the attention Of the citizens Of Baton Rouge and
Of the adjacent parishes, that he is now prepared
to do all kinds Of work that may be entrusted to
him, and pledges himself to give general satisfac
ticn to those who will favor him. He has now on
hand beautiful assortment Of paper hanging and
will continue to receive all of the most beautiful
and latest fashion patterns at his shop
He has engaged competent workman and will be
ready at all times to attend to orders in his line
~ Also Graining, Glazing and Gliding; imita-
ton Of wood and marble executed in the very best
style. anl7-y.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-01
PROFESSIONAL CRDS.

1R. G.. w. DEARING, Offers his pro-
y fessional services to the pubs. Office on
furch st-opposite Waddill 4 Days Drug Store.
Residence on St. Hypolte st, beHeen church
nd north streets. may7-y.
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CHARLES RUSTON,

80 S{56
DLACKSMITHlNG AND WAGGUN-
ID MAKING. PLOUGHS mace and
repaired BUGGlES, and other repairs
done at the shortest Eotice. Horse shoeing
done with the greatest care and despatch.
UAll work done by him shall be equal
to that done at any other establishment in
the South.
~Waggons and Carts always on hand
for sale Shop on Africa Street, near V.
Heude Dry Good Store. jany7-y.
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THE DAILY OMET.
,ublished Daily (Monda Excepted
I. a. PIKE, Editor proprietor.
--sS
Offite on ThirdStreet.

~ Ter ms.-THE subscriptn is fixed at the
ts Of s. b per annum, payablin advance, or
w at the Expiration OF six mons. The Week.
spublisl ED at ~ 81 per annu, Invariably In
ance. Both will be punctuallJelvered with
ne limi Of the City by the csrier.
Ad lvertising.-OxE Dilar per square
es fr |st insertion, and half hat amount ior
qu"ut insertion-ten Inns or less, con-
lusre.
y Advcrtising.- Ira
ofothers, will BE- contracted with Oh the
,onable terms.
lob WOrk.-OuR facilities for doing
TX with neatnsss and despatch--in all va
of colors, cannot be surpassed by any es'
Enlistment in the City-such as:
LAwYERs' BsIsys--BALI TIcEErs--P0SrgRs-BILL
tEApS-BILL oF observation-disclosures
rcKErs-DKUGysrs' LABELS -CARDs-CIRcuLvRs--
nd VISITING OAlDs. For farther PARTICULARS, we
lvite you to call and see our specimens.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-01

Thom,s rian Me iic1nes.
COMPOSITION, Lobeha, NO 0, 81
~ Berry. Boneset, nerve powder.
For sale by H. \ ""oo' '''I'
OIROp Anti Phlogistique de Briant,
y colds coughs &c. for sale by
nay.?s. IL "''i O'"-s'>''
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-01

\ stESE.-2O boxes choice new Cheese.
ust received and for sale by
'Ae l4-Y. JOSHUA BEaL.
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)R. s. p. WARD. office onThird st.,
y opposite DR.. b. +. Harney. june8-y.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-01

lanes NJ. ELAN d JAS. l. ELAN,
J. ". J. Z. Elam, Attorneys andCOunsellors
Law, Baton Rouge. aug27-y.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-01

GCARIFICATORS--A few very supe
W rior ones. For sale by
%ngl7-y. II T.. WADwILL
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! SHALL, Attorney at Law, Laurel
Js street, Baton Rouge. La. janl7.y.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-06-27
A Trag dy in the Ciimea

A sad tragedy occurred ON 2lst at the entrance
10 the karabennia ravine. A body of French
troops were marching down to furnish the usual
relief to the picket in the rayine. The relief
composed of part of the 2nd battalion of the 25th
regiment of the line. Gu the way, Lieut.. Draint,
of The granadlar company. had occasion to check
n soldier who being partly intoxicated was march
ing very lrregulary and giving expression tn an
CRY sentiments in a loud voice Scarcely had the
reprimand been given when the man replied,
Lieutenant you've punished me often enough;
yon shall not punish me any more;" and on the
instant eyeling his musket he fried and shot him
through the body.
The unfortunate officer man of powerful
frame, aud said to be popular in the regiment. at
once fell. lie was carried 20 one Of the English
hospitals near at hand, and died Immediately Of,
ter his arrival. The murderer was secured With
ont delay and WIS being taken back, under
cort 10 the hend quarters of his regiment, when
general murmer arose from the men for his instant
punishment. The general in command Of the
trenches was in the ravne close by, and after
brief consultation between him and the comnan.
dant of :he relief, IA council was held and the man
condemned to be shot. About 200 yards down
the ravine and at slight elevation above it on
the side of Frenchmau's bill, small heap of
stones was observed with clear space before it.
10 this the lhappy cuprit was brought while
on either side the battalion was drawn up
! in companies, and here he received the Ere Of
| twelve muskets from party placed on the oppu-
! site side of the raytne He fell forward pierced.
! by eight bullets, and after short address from
! the General. the regiment proceeded its way.
| Haitian hour elapsed between the preparation
| of the crime aud the execution of the criminal.
! The soldier had become snhcr immediately after
| committing the murder. He had seen is years
service and was spoken of as brave and able
! man. lie had lately received II slight punish
| ment for some irregularity of conduct, by no
| means such to form motive for his crime,
and this tragic episode in the history of the siege,
! involving the sudden destruction of two valuable
lives. must be regarded as one more among the
many examples of the fatal effects of drunken
| ness.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-06-27

PRESIDENT VAN buren, Al AZ EARTHQUAKE
An American gentleman writes from Nice, TIA
", that during the last season, while Mr.. Van
Buren, was in that city, hearing that earthquakes
were formerly prevalent in that part of the coup-
try but that 10 shock had been felt for num-
her OF wears, he told his Italian host that for
tbs rarity and novelty OF It he would like to have
" small shake" happen while he was there.
Sure enough, IN a few weeks thereafter. in the
dead OF the night, the whole city and mountains
commenced rocking, and the inhabitants in the
greatest CONSERVATION, fled into the streets A.
n'ong others in the park which is near the hotel
was Mr. Van Buren,, in primitive costume and in
high state ofrXctrment. The OK President and
the citizens passed the balance Of the night in
the streets and he was perfectly satisfied with
the "small shake