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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-12-14

ANoTum BhsT Long John has been
used up a dozen time, at least, by Smart,
but he turns Up after each onset, 50 sound,
that Smart doubts whether be is even
wounded, and has u try the thing over
again The following is the Colonel last
carl.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-12-14

Collsrov. On Wcluviny ths 'n..a.
Of one Of the passenger trains on the \. .
~. l.. r. T., run into platform car "0..'
had become detached from freight '''''
that had ras.cdur ju'. before. Th, ''' wa
completely smashed, and conh4rra'.' JAM.
ago was done 10 the engine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-12-14

OmcnL PRESUMPTION We have ""
sending tho Oxford Democrat to "a subscriber.
in town just out Of this County ioF som.
thing over two years. Last week the I'' .,,
master gave notice that it was nottak'a oa'
Of the Office. On sending our bIi 10 v.
gentleman, he wrote US that he hal nv.
,sceiycd hat four numbers, and did not know
that they were sent to tho oaoe' al'nou ,sS
the Argus did not fail to reach MN -. 49,
voek. This looks considerably like han I,l'
;u,tice. We were not before aware wa ,.
the pOstnas,ers Of Maine were authorizes . y
suppress all paper, that did not ''T''P''4
with their opinions
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-12-14

AccrprSr. Mr.. jess, Howe, OF >aia''''
fell on the ice, on Tuesday, and fractures
hi. hip, and the bones Of hi'l'E''o '','ry.,
that hi. recovery is considered very d'u''
r,I Mr.. II i quite On agcl man.
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Foster & Davis.

FORWARDING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
IAVE built large and commodous Warehouse at
IL the Rapids where they ready to store and re-
ship freight They also keep well selected stock of
GROCERIES Il PROVISIONS,
of all kinds Dry Goods Boots and Shoes, and Ready
Made Clothing People need not go to ST. Paul to buy
their Goods, tor bound to sell goods cheap
they do in St. Paul. and all ask is to give call be-
fore going 10 st. Paul
All kinds Of country produce taken in exchange for
Goods Terms strictly cash. -..s .....
June 8, 1855. ..I dawf
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GROCERIES and PROVISIONS

GROCERIES and PROVISIONS
AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
w. B. McGRORTY,
Corner of Fourth and Roberts door Ro
ger HOTEL has just returned from below with an i'm
mense stock of r-
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS,
WINES AND LIQUORS, Foreign and Domestic;
PORK, HAM AND SHOULDERS,
DRIED BEEF,
BUTTER & CHEESE,
DRIED AND PRESERVED FRUITS,
TEAS of various grades, all Of best quality,
BRANDIEs, varying In prices from el to la per gallon
WINES, from 81 to el5 per gallon,
WnIsKY-lrish, Scotch, Bourbon and American,va
rying In price from As cts to o., so per gallon.
AND EVERYTHING ELSE
that be desired, always hand and for sale at
cheaper rates than elsewhere be found in MINES
ota. Call and see McGRORTY, and you may rely up
n being honestly and reasonably dealt with. may2tf
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Parker & Carver,

ATTORNEYS AND COUNeELLOKs At Law.
WILL make collectons-pay taxes-loan money
w and attend all the business Of Genera Colec-
ing Agency. March -, lees-yvd
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Drugs e Raentet1tfs.
.- adf 10 CASkA CUSTOMERR. asA .C5
Save your Dimes and Diminish your
-~' S1' ia ~ EXpcuSeS, u

SELLING sOFF Ar COST, z
aTNIRST RATE Delicious Butteru s.s sTEl y b.
II Superior Lard lax cents y b., -r,- 4edi ba5 &
-" Extra Imperial Tea, 80,
Msckeral, White Fish, and Pickled Herring;
sr,,,1 Lard Oil, one dollar gallon; 5-qt! Jr'.
Linseed OIL, Glass and Putty; ,~1t-..t, eli.
Excellent Mess Pork; i4 = b.i''' .'-- .~--
White Beans and Peas; Isa .t.e|.7--a
Rio Cohee, 8 Ii for dollar 3! --aT aa .-1t
Pressed, Mould Candles l6c4 ID.
I Star Candles and Burning Fluid; Aiaa --
With many other necessary and useful articles needed
BY families at the Cheap Cash Grocery Store ATTACHED
to the i'' 'i' 'i E@-''A' -. --g c~ttIL i-
MULTUM IN PARvo DBUa STORE.
On 5th, between Jackson and Roberts streets,
W n JARVIS,
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7 N. II. Tyson & Co.. o.
: 5ai 10 nCi; Wholesale and Retail Ii14 5aI
Grocers, Wine, Liquor, and Provision
.evaIM ME r. O. HA Mt S,s-laI .
ROBERT STREET, BETWEEN Sd AND 4rH srs.,
st. Paul. la
To the Trade Of st. Paul and the Merchants
OF THE UPPER COUNTRY. g. II
AN IMMENSE NEW STOCK OF FRESH GRO
CERIES, WINES, LIQUORS AND
PROVISIONS. 80
Great inducements to Trade in Saint Paul
a Upon an Undertaking Cash System &

|
NJ E. TYSON co. have been and are now receiving
IN by every arrival from the Eastern and Southern
Markets the Largest Stock Of Groceries, Liquors and Pro.
t1st0ns EVER BROUGHT MINNESOTA, and than
bic that which thought to be entirely large for
for the anticipated business of last year. This stock
purchased and brought here thus early the
for the that there might be low at later
ded charges of high freight and incidental outlaws have
been avoided We are, therefore, prepared now to sell
our stock at unusually low prices - =
FOR CASH OR APPROVED PAPER.
The utmost has been exercised in making up this
selection of goods and is confidently believed that
comprises full and choice assortment of
EVERY ARTICLE IN THE TRADE.
Merchants from tho Upper Country solicited to make
which will be promptly attended to- Every facility will
be offered for the speedy transportation of goods and pu
chasers rely all their and directions being
strictly attended to.
All goods sold guaranteed to be Of the quality rem
resented and is certain that purchasers in the trade
as low they be obtained in ST. Louis any of the
Eastern markets. comparison of prices with those
OF ST. Louis and Eastern cities invited and when the
expense of travelling considered the loss of time in
transportation the dangers of navigation the wear
and tear of packages, may be entirely avoided
O1Cy aO1ASCe
JAS. S. PERRY, Proprietor. e
VuNHE present proprietor will spare pains to mai
u this of the best houses in the Minnesota Valley
Situated just above the Big Woods, the MinnesO
River the traveller will find good home here His
and everything necessary to make the traveller comoi
able. Good stabling attached. share of public pae
ronage is solicited
LeSueur City, July 12 iy1e diff
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SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY

a L. LARPENTEUR announces that, taxing ad-
h vantage Of the experience of past years. and
with accurate knowledge Of the wants Of his
TONER'S he 10 prepared to supply WELL and with salts
faction regards prices and qualities of
goods, all articles in the line of fs..s.'4L n t
DRY GOODS, LIGHT HARDWARE, CLOTHING,
ETC., His stock has been bought such
enable him compete with any in the trade, and he
wishes understood that unlike any other establish
in st. Paul. he furnish, from his own stores,
COMPLETE OUTFITS FOR IMMIGRANTS, -
Who have come to Minnesota to locate.
Recent arrivals have brought to him, among other
goods, the following e. 90 it1.
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MACKIIRlN 4 EDGERTON.

BANhEfS, EAOI1h1NUE BKUK .KS
OFTICE-No Z, WNsLOw HOpsE 81. PAUL, MINNESOTA
VXTIII, buy and sell Exchange-Dscount good business
w paper at current rates-Receive Depostes-Buy and
sell Real Estate on Commssion-Make Coections-Taks
charge of Real Estate of residents pay taxes I'd
all other business pertaining to their profession.
Willis A. Gormap Governor Minnesetx; Alexander Ram
sey Ex Governor; Ogden, Jones Co Chicago; Charles
Marvin Del. Bank Delhi, n y; Wadsworth Shei lon,
N. Y. H. A. Tucker Co., Ex. Bank, chicago; Harrison
Fay, Boston. -
June 1854. .
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SONDRlES,
so nkges chewing plug tobacco, all qualities,
u SO boxes smoking tobacco, Goodwin + Murray,
SO reams wrapping paper four sizes,
100 Mills percussion caps, G ID,
SO sacks assorted shot,
10 boxes canister rifle powder
kegs blasting powder,
$50 kegs Boston nails, every size,
20 do wrought do
STORES FOR STEAMBOATS,,
Latmbermea,, etc.
WOODEN AND WILLOW WARE,
Every variety for domestic use, and of the choicest
CIGARS.
superb lot of the finest and most delicious Cigars
PORK, LARD AND BUTTER, g
FORIEiGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS
The Latest Spring Styles Of Goods.
Selected recently at the East and purchased at prices
rates. The Ladies, especially, invited to call ant
examine the stock Of
FURNISHING GOODS, -s s
FRENCH EMBROIDERIES, etc.,
Which with the assortment Of Prints and Ladies Dres
Goods, will be found amongst the largest and mos
complete that has been offered in this market.
GentlemenS Dress & Furnishing Goods
Clothing, Ready Shirts, Hosiery, and almost
cry article necessary to Gentleman's Wardrobe, al
BOOTS, SHOES, SLIPPERS, ETC.
From the celebrated makers the east in all
LIGHT HARDWARE, FARMING LMPLE.
ments, etc., etc.
extensive stock constantly kept up with
cia reference the of the Farmers of the Ter
ritOry, and those who about to open farms.
With plenty of help to wait on customers and plen-
ty goods Of all sorts SELL the undersigned hopes
,Ss ann proper rom
st. Paul, June l.. a5 .. dawtf
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| BAILEY BROTHEKS, .-rIE
STORAGE, FORWARDLNG, AND
| Tam m cc; ~, NorohanfS

r-. ..r.- Dealers In
Groceries. Provisions, and Hardware,
Have received and shall constantly keep on hand large
and complete Stock ..
Farmers and settlers in Dakotah, Rice and Goodhue
;es wonId do well to give us q call. We h ave
boueht our goods the lowest prces and can readily
sfford to sell them low for cash.
Hastnea Min. Ter. May IS, la55-lyw&d. t----
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SO pkges chewing plug tobacco, all qualities,
SO boxes smoking tobacco, Goodwin & Murray
SO reams wrapping paper, four sizes,
100 Mills percussion caps, G D,
so sacks assorted shot,
10 bxs canister rife powder,
kegs blasting powder,
$50 Kegs Boston nails, every size,
20 do wrought do
STORES FOR SEEAMBOATS, LUMBER
Fine old Br.ndies Of the isvoIs brands of o,ard pu
puy 4 Co.; Pnet, Castilon & Co.; A. Seignette RO-
bottles and in the cask of choice flavor and high quail
ty. Carets of the Chateau Margoux, Durvernay, and
% be ii
20 do Mononsahela,
25 do New York brandy,
| do Holland gin,
| do Port wine,
do claret wine,
do white wine, ...
do old Madeira,
do old Sherry wine,
t. 10 do Southern wine,
10 do brandy cherries,
100 empty kegs, five and ten gallons,
50 dsmiohns. various sizes.
qualities, including new style of Oak Buckets, the
best ever brought to market. ~ 4.... -
. ..r. s-.. GIG Il r s.!
superb lot of the finest and most delicious Cigars.
Always hand. Fresh Butter from the daIles in the
vicinity of st. Paul and from below daily received
Every attention will be given to orders SENT and the
utmost taken give satisfaction the purchaser
The stock is being constantly renewed by fresh ari
'a''' Business is requested; bEs,RE M1cH.uD
May 29-d&wtf Roberts street.
NEW, ELEGANT AND COMPLETE ASSORTMENT
OIL Dry Goods, Groceries, and Provisions.
D. L. FULLER,
just received his large and elegant stock of spring
III goods from the East Owing to the laeness Of the
season, he will offer II at 1.s
. EASTERN PRICES FOR CASH. ee..a
Go and examine it for yourselves and you will be
to buy. Among his stock of Day GOODS may be found
Ceases Deaines, plain and fancy, very handsome.
" Prints Of every description.
3" Assorted Ginghams.
" Bleached Cotton.
10 bales Unbleached Cotton.
4 d" Ticking,
2 1" Demins',
2 Z" shirting Stripes,
Drillings,
2 {. Oshaburg's,
so pieces Assorted Crashes
SO 90 " Diapers.
A full assortment of HOSIERY, GLOVES, LINEN, HAND
KERCHIEFS, &c. &c, too numerous to specify.
His stock of CLOTHING and GENTS FURNISHING
GOODS is the best offered in the market and win be
sold cheap comprises everything in its line. Dom
fail to call and examine it if you want bargains.
He has also received and receiving by boat GRO
CERES of all kinds hams, beef pork four &c, and will
sell them at the lo,oest prices. .
June, l2-dwtf d. L. FULLER
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"OLFE'S SCHIEDAM, SCHNAPPS; ~
w Ayre's Cherry Pectoral; - f. /.
Jayne's Expectorant; ~ -'I'''- &c.
And all the Patent Medicines in use; ~ .s9Gr-B !.
For sale at the MULTuM IN PARyo DRUG STORE.
--'' JARVIS
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M, PRESCOTT LAND OFFICE. &.
p. V. WISE, 80
ENERAL LAND AGENT AND DEALER IN REAL

ANDS Entered, Land Warrants located, Taxes paid
IL Interest paid on STATE Lands &c. Township rati
for SALE Lands selected and everything connected with
the Land business done promptly
u Address Prescott, Pierce county, Wsco
sept 2l64-wly m E.
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&rorerffa, &c.
Desire Michaud.
Roberts Street, beloW Third, nezt to World's Fair
ri EsiE sI}Ngt--aA M 10 lcuN+lsu -.1
ju GROCERIES, ZlPROV7SIONS,
:lu WINES, LIQUORS,T odi
W OGDEN & Willow WARE,

DOAI SIOhES, ETC, ETC.
IL plete - i'isi' Aii-l l.'f tthAi
-. SPRING STOCK OF GOODS
Selected by himself in the st. Louis and Eastern mar
kets and which he believes to be fully equal If not su
perior, to any now on sale in Saint Paul.
I..y rr.r.r DESIRE MICHAUD, -.4s
Thankful for the numerous favors bestowed upon him.
has endeavored to meet the wishes of his customers
his recent purchases, and has pleasure in setting forth
the following, list of portion Of his heavy stock
Extra and superfne flour, in bbls., of the most
approved brands, =. r -.--.-i'+a p i-4li
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A. IL. Larpenteur,

As As Af1Is A..
e7 nj Third sfrea, at the corner Of Jackson stree.
& RETAIL DEALER I'M
DRYGOODS, HARDWARE GRO
ceries. Boots, Shoes Clothing, Farmimg
ii i..I Implements, Furnishing Goods, 4
.Re- yd etc., etc., etc. lo do.t.s 3li
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=
BORUP2 OAKES,
BANKERS AND EXCHANGE DEALERS,
-~ f,os . SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA. .,...r,.!s
YAKE the liberty to inform the merchants and other
%sI q tine mat n they me
al of the East and South as to be able to afford
"'A' "-' BANKING FACILITIES.
They will receive current bank notes on deposit,
for which they will give their certificates payable in
like funds, in coin or exchange on the East at cur
EXCHANGE ON THE EAST SOUTH AND EUROPE,
BOUGHT AND SOLD.
Collections promptly attended to and proceeds for
warded, less exchange. Z.
Land Warrants Bought and Sold.
Uncurrent bank notes taken at highest rates (4oSm
J. MCMAHON HOLLAND,
Attorney and Connsellor at Law and Solicitor IN
Chancery.
SHAKOPEE, SCOTT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
MINNESOTA REFERENcEs.
Gov. w. A. German,
J. Travis Rosser, ESQ., Sec. Min. Ter,
Capt. J: H. Simpson, T. 8. Top. EAs'rs. St. Paul.
A. J. Morgan, Esq, Pioneer Office,
D. A. Robertson, Esa..
Hon. H. H. sbley, Mendoza.
-. MARYLAND REFERENcEs.
Gov. e. Louis Lowe, \
Judge. Lssishd, fses and Eels:,on @ Of Annapolis.
Supreme Court Of Maryland,
Hon. Alexander Randall,
John " L. McMahon, Esq, Baltimore, Md.
ATTORNEY 4 AND s. GoGNsEftoE asNo AT LAW,
ILL attend promptly and faithfully to all bosins %
w entrusted to him in the line Of his profession.
saltwater, st. Paul. St. Anthony, and throughout the
Territory of Minnesota and the adjoining counties
the State of Wisconsin, Office, SALTWATER, Min.
REFERENCES. ''---
His Ex. Alex. Ramsey, Geo. w. Campbeli& Co.,
".- .-- -..r St. Paul. '.+' '.'. Galena
DR.. G. w. Borup, '' Mr.. R. Lansing, &c
Mr.. ]. w. Simpson, " Mr.. S. o. Butler, St. Louis
Hon. A.W. Loomis, Pittsb'g J. n. Larkin Co.
" G. Shaler, '' SamrJ. .Wefherell& CO."
J. R. Moorhead, ESQ. Jos. C. Butler & Co. Gin
G. w. Jackson, Esq. {" Mr.. Jos. p. Beggs, i"
Saml Gormly, Esq. % Mr. O. walker, Marine Mills
MAJ: j. B. Butter, and II. Burke, :.
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Ji3l-~f .-ls!H --t-+- New YoRK, Feb. 10, 1854.
have used Dr. Tobias Venetian Linimrnt for three
years. and have found certain remedy for Chronic
Rheumatism, Dysentery, Coughs, Vomiting, and aims
of all nds, and recommended ID Invaluable arti-
Gle. without it, do intend to be, il it
is to be purchased. JOSEPH p. NICHOLS,
.--art r--i .' . . 'i --' 16 Essex street.
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beautiful Of plain and gum teeth enable HIM
tonsert from entire ofteeth by atmospheri
PRESSURE with beautiful representation OF the natura
eum restoring the mouth to its naturalshape. -
Diseased teeth permanently saved by pluggng useless
eeth extracted with little pain as possible Teeth
cleansed and diseased gums restored to health.
Once and residence on Main street, between Saint
Peters and Market. .'.s : -
No customer il wanted unless prepared 70 pay before
leaving the ONCE. Modesy positively fofos presenting
bills ORcce hours A. n. to Pm.
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From Mr.. John Warren, Importers. Of Needles, Fish
ing Tackle, &c, 4e Maiden Lane =. - -;
Having used for several years DR.. Tobias Venetian
Lniment in my family, and recommended it to my
friends without its failing the many
plants for which has been tried, IL affords pleas
to testify the same, as feel assured II will
complsh all that DIR. Tobias Ia his pamphlet.
JOHN WARRIN.
New York, January 4th, 1855. ~,
Butte record., 1855-11-24
I'd EDistie of the fiOss-GPoyyn
Highland Rangers.
BY ST. Jonx POET LArREArE.

d 49, 'Y4iN F'h4 La NhAiA-
l come from the highlands to tell you below
That the moss on our backs still continues to
grow;
I speak for the highlands, and proudly I say,
That nature has formed them to suit the day
In the system of life, like that glorious orb,
Their greatness and brightness all others alb
sorb
And while l entreat you to glory go on,
pray you remember your leader St. John.
Whose motto is courage with wisdom inspired,
Whose breast with zeal for his country is
fred.
And who like a hero his rangers will lead
Fast onward to victory, bid you God speed
Now high on the mountain the rangers may
stand,
And view in the distance the dreary lowland
Exulting with triumph defiance they bid
To all the lowlanders in seclusion hid.
What spell comes over the highlander's
heart,
When he thinks he has acted the patriots
part,
In defending his country and gaining the
prize
That would have been stolen from US other
wise.
Yes, rally ye jolly brave rangers and stand
Firm by the leader of your noble band
And should lowlander come lurking aloft,
To pilfer our jewels and carry them off
Then Wake in the name of St. John-by the
Gods,
And lay him beneath the highland clods
Then let the dry earth drink sap and be glad,
While she quenches her thirst from that foun-
tain so sad,
Perchance he may rise, but disturb not his
rest,
For if he sleeps on it is all for the best
But if he should rise and hurry his fight,
Afar to the lowands you know its all right,
For perhaps he may teach his brethren below
A lesson they otherwise never should know
Fair,
And that the lowlanders with them are
no where.
Then rally ye jolly brave rangers, and stand
Oct. 9TH 1855
Butte record., 1855-11-24
III, -,
NUMBER 3.

''Pl.se to phanzy the phcelinks of
tim:d pung man within the ''twenty to
fifty yards inspiring distance Of a snake
twelve feet in diameter and one hundred
and twenty in length,
The Sea Serpent isn't worth mention
Ing, and it altogether beats the J0int
Snake | heard Of in one of the Western
States, said to have the power Of sepa-
rating itself into several pats and after
ward uniting again at its pleasure. About
that joint-snake thereby hangs a toIc:
A stranger was describing the won
derful powers of this 9, iziag Sarpint" to
knot of individuals congreuatcd some
where out West They listened with
open eyes and mouth agape with aston
i>hment at the startling account. But
the assurance that it could separate itself
"clean apart in five or six places, and
some together agin a. slick a Tint as ever
you see" was a little too much to be.
lieve all at once. As a public speaker
once remarked, they "doabtod the fact"
and intimated as much.
''That's so, I've seen it," quietly re-
marked very honest looking hoosicr,
who stood by.
"Shol We don't say So Tell rs about
it, won't ye:7 exclaimed two or three in
a breu;h
''Wall, I don't mind tellin','' said the
hoosier. "Yer see, I was comm long
the edge of the perayre one mornin'
down in Indyanner, when, fust | know,
[ come across one of these 'ere jnt-
snakes, as they call 'em, great nice
feller, stretched out in the sun as pooty
as ever you see. I didn't scare him,
but JEST stepped back title Ways, and
cut a saplin' about four feet and half
long, and trimmed 1t out slick with my
jcck-kn.fe. THINKS |, old fcller, Il fnd
out Poofy quick how many jints you got
yer, So | steps up kinder softly, and
hit him right smart lick across his
back, and by thunker-n'
"D d he come aprrt: What did he
do them" asked the listeners, very much
excited
"'Vhy. he few into more'n forty pie
ces! and I'll be dagged If erery darned one
Of EN- didDr tohc rigAt after me-"
Rather "hard story" that.-Kni.k-
erJocber 1Iagaciae.
Butte record., 1855-11-24
Iacu-AsaRla.

Just about this time, when the "grcat
snake" is disporting himself in the tran
scient waters of Silver Lake, "The
Yacu-Mama, Snake Story" by a new
correspondent, will not be without in
tercst
Lieut.. Hcrndon, in his official report
Of survey of the Yulley of the ANA
zOn, made in 1850, speaks of the'In-
dams of the "Lake Country" few
miles below Yurimaguas, as having a
superstition in regard to huge serpent
called cu-Mama, or "NIother Of the
Waters" which they imagine to be the
guardian spirit Of the waters Lieut.
lIerndon says, che never saw it him
self, y which is very possible - but
gives description written by Father
Manuel Castrucci de Vcrnazzi, in an ac-
count of his miss on to the Glvaros and
Raparos of the river Pastaza, made in
1S45. 1t runs as follows:
"The wonderful nature Of this animal
its figure, size, and other circumstances,
enchains attention, and causes man to
reflect upon the maj site and infinite
power and wisdom If the Supreme Gre
ator. The sight alone of this monster
confounds, intimidates, and infuses re-
spect into the heart of the boldest man
He never seeks or follows the victim
upon which be feeds; but 80 great is the
force # his inspiration, that he draws
in with his breath whatever quadruped
or bird may pass bin within fom TWEEN
ty to fifty yards distance, according to
its siza. That which | killed from my
canoe upon the Pastaza, with five shots
of fowling piece had two yards Of
thickness and fifteen yards of length;
but the Indians Of this region have as
sured me that there are animals Of this
kind here Of three or four yards in diam
ameter, and from thirty to forty long
These swallow entire hogs, stays, tigers
al d men, with the greatest facility; but
by the mercy of Providence, it moves
and turns i'seif very slowly on account
of its extreme weight. When moving,
it appears d thick log of wood covered
with scales, and dragged slowly along
the ground, leaving track SO large that
men may see it at u distance, and avoid
its dangerous ambush"