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Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-10-10

MINE ExrLosroN.--A frightful explosion
took place at Mnersville, in the mines oil
George Best. on Wolf Creek. 1t is report
ed that five persons were killed and many
more wounded. Particulars not yet re-
ceived. Chic. Jour.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-10-10
Books Il Stationery.
IOWA AS 1T rs.

IOWA AS 1T IS.
4 NEW supply just received. Every Emigrant,
n Traveller wantsa copy and every citizen of the
State ought to have several to send to his friends
Price ONE DOLLAR per copy, with a map of the
State Sl50, PIT up neatlcy for mailing and postage
prepaid for ten cents additional each copy.
Also
Ny Bondage and my Freedom, by F. Douglass, .e5
Land, Labor. and Gold. Hewitt, vols, 200
Cone Cut Corners, Benauly, ;. les
Star Papers. H w. iSeecher, IS LES
Bennett and his Times with Portrait, l.25
Life of Horace Greedy, lllutrated, rs
Bell Smi h Abroad, LES
Tales for The Marines. Harry Grngo, LES
Doesteks " hat he says, illustrated. Les
Black Diamonds, Prof. j. G.. Hannibal, les
Sam lick III Search Of Wife, IS
s. papercover, 50
Note Book ofan Opium Eater, De Quincy. IS
AT THE IOWA BOOK ROOMS.
No. 50 BRADY ST. EFT. % d 81 srs.
ELI ADAMS 81 CO.
Davenport, Ono. IL
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$500 REWARni

FINHE above reward will be given for any infor-
/ nation that will lead to tho apprehension de-
lection of the murderer of JOSHUA BROWN, OF
Buffalo precinct, Scott county, who killed in
the town of Buffalo on tho evening of the 10Th
inst.
JAMES BROWN.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-10-10
WALL PAPER.

yIvEhave just receiycda second lot OF wan Paper
w and Borders direct from the manufacturers In
New York and We have now on hand i,OoO Rolls oil
various patterns We will also receive in IA few days
by Railroad another large lot ofb,0ol hoils, MAKING
on stock amount to 10000 Rolls of $50 patterns. To
persons intending paper their houses this spring.
we wohld say that being the gents OF one Of The lar
furnish Wall Paper and Borders at Factory prices
with the addition offreight.
Forte convenience Of our cu-ionersln haSenfort,
wehaye samples Of all our Wall Paperand Bordersat
our Boot Stand in the Post odicu, where they can
max ectious aud leave Their orders GIVE Us a'ai
we VII give satisfaction to all purchasers:
W WARREN & RHAWN,
Books sellers and Stationers and dealers IN wall ra-
"a Pos, Onice Davenport. Illinois, Rock Island.
MarcA 2Gth atf
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-10-10
Carriage for Sale.

A WELL finished Family Carriage that has been
IA used but a short time and is nearly as good as
new, for sale cheap.
Also, one set of Eastern Carriage Harness. Silver
mounted and AS good as new.
Oct A. C. FULTON
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-10-10
STAND FROM UNDER!
ROOTS Nd SHOES !

d UDI D IAT II tSIL OLD
r AM am now prepared for thief II and winter trade
with from SEQ to $4,000 pairs of Boots and Shoe.
comprising Of TIE most extensive stocks ever
brought this market, made up soley for this trade
during the last three months, under the personal
peryissn of experienced work man. All those
persons in want of good Boots. good Shoes, good
Gaiters, slippers and last though not least,
GREAT AND GOOD BARGAINS
will do well to call on the subscriber.
Fine Ladies slippers only twenty-five cents per
pair Gents fine Boots, 81 3D. and all other goods in
proportion. Don't all rush at once!
One door east of Burrows d Pretyman's store,
Front street. davenport, Iowa. JAS JORDAN.
Sept. 90, lsJ5 If
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-10-10
no We LOVERS OF GOOD THINGS!

A LII sorts of nice .Jelies, Preserves Pie and
N Brandy FrEits, Lo5sters, CLANS, fresh strau-
berries and Peaches, Black Berry Cordial and
fayoriug Extracts and host Of other good things
too numerous to mention, just received at the
HAWK EYE STORE.
We are continually receiving and keep constant
IL on hand the choicest of family groceries, which
enet of our patrons free of charge.
Try us, and the fault will be If you don't
like us.
Rl0RDAN d SHEAD,
Corn. OF ID and Brady sis.
SAINT % If
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-10-10
so Lots for Sale.

THE undersigned offer for sale so desirable lotsiu
their additions to City Of Davenport, on liberal
terms-a credit ofI.2.3 snd4 years will be given 10
parties who will build this season.
June 10th, 1855 COOK& SARGENT.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-10-10
4EMovAL,

TIME subscriber having removed their stock ofGro-
l. ceres TO the new Store s. East Cor. 2nd aud Per-
ry sts prepared to supply their customers with
every article in their line OF goods qult, and al
reasonable rates as any Establishments the West,
Either at Wholesale or Retail.
We warrant ever. thing VIC sell and will deliver
Flour and Groceries in any part of the city free OF
charge.
Families rely on their Orders being put up and
delivered with promptness.
We shall be receiving in few days from the East
a large and well selected stock of Groceries and Wood
en- Ware, to which we would invite the attention OF
the trade.
sepil JAS. NJ. DALZELL & BRO.
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DR.. S. FISCHELL,

DIX. 8. FISCHELL,
Surgical and Mechanical Dentist,
A NNoUNCESt to the Ladies and Gentlemen Of this
ZACH! and vicnty that he has located himself per-
manently in Rock Island as aDESTAL PEAcTT osER in
althe various branches Of the profession DR.. H.. F.
since 1885, and in England for many years, and is
abled to give general satisfaction. Teeth inserted
from single one TO whole sett on the most APPROX
ed principle, and all other operations pertaining to
Deniristy performed with accnra oy and care.
Particular attention paid TO the dention Of Chill
dren.
n. B. Ladies attended at their residences If re-
CURED.
ii PCharges moderate and work warranted
Office over Me Whitaker and Eyert's Store, op-
rosite Rock Island House, on Illinois Street.
Residence, Deer Street, between Illinois Rock
River SITS. next door to Mrs. Johnson's.
Rock Island, Sept "a 1855 DIFF
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Plasteripg Hair and

PIasterlng HAIR and Cement.
CONSTANTLY on hand Ind for sale by
~ Oct4 DALZELL & BRO,
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-10-10

LOTS IN UPPER DAVENPORT.
have for ,as numha! Of beautiful lots IN Uppg,f
- frnrn Inc Ruti,aad Eridge ,liiording beautiful
s.s for private residences tasing line views o. paS
enptrt Rack island ard Ioiine also OF Inc rser ,nl
well adalt.d for many saAs of manufacturing busi-
ness and uton tho Others ire iine stone quarrles.
This propeay is div de. into lots to suit purchasers
is'"'1 GEO. l.. NICHOLS,
SEPT Cor. NalhW W s.s.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-10-10

GILBERT, O'BRIEN BUCK,
Merchant Tailors,
Overthe Store OF Z. Alden cd Street, opposite Knapp
d Redmon's. lie Claire Block Are prepared to
furnish 10 order all kinds of garments at short notice.
To those who desire first class Garment, we ten
der special invitation 10 call on U.S. knowing we can
I'LL their orders speedily with articles superior in eve
~ detail
7. s.. GILBERT. r. o'BRIEN. Z. BUCK.
Aug %, diff
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Interior and Atlanta Bank.

NJ otes of the above bank will be received Mt on
IN Bank ing Houses same rates other eastern or
western currency. COOK & SARGENT.
Oct 9, IS.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-10-10

OK well located building lots Ea st OF Railroad de-
y pot. with splendid view of the river, Rock Island
and Day mort, vii he sold TO Ave years cred
il. These lots destined TO become valuable as
the city extends its limits. Also stone quarry lot for
sale Apply 10
Sent 90 A. C., FULTON,
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-10-10

$50 Boxes Window Glass.
Ranging from 7x9to 24xi5. This will be sold at q
bargain.
20 Bbls. LINSEED OIL AND TURPENTINE.
500 lbs. Vegetable Cattle Powders,
reliable remedy for the cure of diseases OF horses
and cattle.
All the popular
Patent Medicines Of tho Day.
Give us a call purpose selling to every chstO-
mer. HINES h CLIPPINGER.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-10-10

MIR. Gazette:
I HAV E about three hundred bushels Of good Po-
i tatoes and hundred bushels of other kinds of
produce, which will give gratutously in quantities
OF bushels to each that is destitute Of funds
should any citizen know OF such persons they VIII
please direct them 10 A. Z. FULTON.
OctA
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-10-10
For Sale.

DWELLING Houses, pleasantly situated on Par
I ker's addition to city OF Davenport. All new
possession given Immediately. Terms liberal.
July 25ih, lss5. COOK q SARGENT.
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DRUGS AND MEDICINES !!
C.. T. WEBB,

C. T. WEBB,
III AS just received fresh supply of Drugs, aredi-
i i zines and Chemicals, Oils, Paints and Painters
articles, NarBishes, Window Glass and Putty Glass.
ware, Perfumery, Fine Soaps, Fine Hair aud Tooth
Brushes. Paint Brushes Surgical and Dental nstru-
ments, Trusses, Pateut Medicines, Fancy Goods
Sc., Ac.
Below we mention part Of lot of Perfumers re-
celyed This morning direct from the Manufactures:
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-10-10

NUTIUE.
MONEY loaned on Real Estate Security.
M Good Paper discounted.
Eastern Exchange Bought and Sold.
Time Drafts, acceptances discounted.
Stocks, Bonds bought, and sold on Commission.
Eastern Collections promptly mad e.
ThLIMAN d POWERS,
Office over Wey's Store South side of Second street.
no
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Fort Des Moines Land Agency.

Cook & SARGENT, Davenport.
Cook, SARGENT & PARKER, Rock Island.
Cook, Sal 1EsT & DowEEY, 10. City, 10.
Cook, SAR, MT g. ,oK, Fl. d. Moines, 10.
NAV Id IE5s
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-10-10
BUILDING LOTS.

On LBS ofTurnip seedjust reed BY Express To fill
~ orders at HINES Il CLlPPINGER'S.
Aug. q, d w2m
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-10-10
LADIES SHOULDER BRACES

4xAD41O S14VVHOE1s 01k1AVEU'
OK Dozens of Bartlett's superior Shoulder Brace
~ for Ladies' at 81 so each.
Aug. 81, d-w2m HINES & CLIPPINGER.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-10-10

q 4 M worth of Quinine, $500 worth Of Morphia.
sNttuV Reed to-day by Express from Powers d
Weighman, will be sold to country deale RS low for
cash. HIME: IL CLlPPINGER.
Augel-2m
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-04-18
/ wopNnR IF sHn LOVES ME.

If
Ise, i wonder If she loves me!
sss.ss < I'd give the world to ,knsw ..it
Sss For though her looks still whisper yes.
fsa Her lips still utter no. 49, -.
sea sWkyr sisould,she blush when we meet. :
sa aaaIf Tn, noEuear her hearth ,.
xss e11srsinyhand why trembie. when s,.-
adi a we ssder,ake 10 parts .s,sa a.i
! wonder II she loves mel
Last nigh, we were alone.
thought there was a coidness
Us,ususi ia her tone; rs ez8
Yet, toying with her curls stole
sxs Il 70. such kiss; aud though 6f
ss1ds She booked unsierabls things.
She did not bid me 60.
,ss4.s 4 wonder II che loves me!
49, Ts.s To wake her woman's pride,
81 ~ feigned TO love another one = ,,f,...s5
ssssss.s She neither spoke nor sighed.
5. Still.. though shs seemed enotioniess.
al, = !, 4 watched her blue eye well.
=. .s.sstAsd;I I'm certain that a tear drop.
From her silken iashes fell.
I. os;ss wonder 4 she loves me
I'm cure can't decide. s4...s.
y.ss Tor somstines she's all tenderness.
!. = ~ And sometimes she's ell pride;
.s@s n. .ysp Isqaes,ion Of my hopes.
z 49, sAay fears still weigh them down,
- sjncs ever hex swee,est. sanniest smile
Esfgisss Is festersd by ffowp1 r{
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NUMBER. S.
3" Come this way, rathsf.N 3

During shor, visit to the 9ga-shoFs ee
our stale q few, years since, with party
of friends, it was proposed one bright AZ
ternoon, that we should make % 3 6shin6,
party and 90 down 10 the hsr6or- on q
fishing excursion. We accorSilnely stast.
ed; and after sailing about three miles, .
young Lady of the company Aselined e0-
ing farther, and requested us toiands hsr
on one Of the small islands in The harboe.
where she proposed to remain aptil en-
return. My little boy, then eekeus feas
years old preferred remaining ~ish Nor.
Accordingly, we left them, and prooseded
six miles further. We continued OUT much
longer than we intended, and as nieAs
approached, thick fog set In from slhe
sea, entirely enshrouding us. WiiheuixA
compass, and not knowing the yishs : +
rection 10 steer, we CROPPED our war :
for several hours, until finally NJ
guished the breaking Of tEs1ntf 81 -
rocks Of one Of the islands, bui were aaA
loss to know which one OF them. Lssoed
up on the, stern Of the boal. which hed
been steering, and shouted ullh I'll ny
strength. llistened . momsnt, snd hssya
Through the thick fog. and aboss Jhs bsseA-
ing Of the surf. The sweei ssioe g ng.A4t,
calling ssg IS. 80. s ~
Come this way; fatherI-stess ier ne,
I'm here waiting Tor you!'' -
We sieered by that sound, and soon ~
little boy leaped into my drtnS 1wish jay.
saying: s ;sss-red
81 knew you would hear me; fashssl
and nestled TO sleep on4my bosom.
The child end maiden sraSb aSbeslraiDstian
now. They died two short wesks alsEiSe
period I,now referred 10, with hardly q
interval oftime between their deaths. Nov
,ossed on the rough sea Of liIs. .siihohfr :
compass or guide. envsloPed is lbS ~
surrounded Ly iNcks, seem Is rh&sf H.
sound OF the oherub voice. oalling fkeea
the bright shore, .sComs this .way. lsyAses
steer strsight for mel : q -
When oppressed will ssdnssss q stuks
my way to our quiet cemetery; itilLsas.
stand by one hule mound. ths. sane mn-
sieal voice echoes from thenrs, s.ceapa
this way, father, I'm waiting t6r jkSsl
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sissas d e THE MIMIATURE.

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sa R". Z ! Am l digre..i4e Nothing wor,t
go. ss ars.,srsd - an our route. and s,,e
tans ssps d.vs ylsp hsrd travel. ws arrived, viii
s,;s....a fs.,, and aching bones: syery
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- s.is s'..rrys !. ans .;v man could conv.n;
assib ssa.iv he 81
~. - 4; Z N. tam and taking
sissdsYh. si.nd Nam i me Clear cold waters Of IN
-'sssS. - ,,,shed opr ,en,. conksd supper
-ay \, -. - ,asn vsn.,aIlv do Il sue,
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sspespsep lnet ~ nleese 81 MosN, .Pe.
-. a.y % & uns u. ,%meds!s nss
.sslberhpoa of ourselves, They did no. not. tai tai
ssysry sngo u.sslngly' snu s,e' 81 sa..sy.n ',.,
81 fes Asftesenss pat SSa"e 20 'as eoncit
siIslaa9ass shsfs,9y .lol!ons va s9me Wy io.
tshsHe ysknp wssss, n*oa'd ~ u = 3
-astA3aoosgs sesa = i p.'ox anu !, @ s'as, az
along tOWur08 INC SkOJCs h0 ~ was Coltet
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dpoftrg.
SUNSET.
N A.rxAnDsa SMITH.

sSSntst.ls burning like the seal Of God
sUpoii the close of day. This very hour,
Night mosat. her chariot in'the eastern s'ooms
30 ehses the flying Gun. whose flight las lett
rootprints &c glory in the eicuded West;
sewift Il she paled BY winged swimming steeds'
svvhose cloudy names we, with heavy dews,
And dews are drizzling from her chariot wheels
Soft n her lap lies drowsy lidded Sleep.
Brsinfui Of dreams. as summer hive with hees;
And round her in the pale and spectral light,
FLOCK bats aud grisiy owls on noiseiess wing'
The flying sun goes down the burning west.
vSstnight comes noiscless up the eastern slope
Aud - shs eternal chase goes round the world
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Geology at q Dasosual pasa

Tho geologiss, II ho beTfaiffv ~ na7nn6e
is lar too tired, aiier hia ,dae.ss .so.i. -.
trouble himself about lie sri.secreiic ~
Of his quarters, and bssides. ssansSsf =
manages 10 put his o1tef mi Is -
unclssn 4 condition ths, s rraedsa..ss
would have soms scrupiss 4, ~ ~ 8 -
in. Professor Sedawick. si5sl ~
mornings work, bsiook 1inssislf ISL NJ
iags inn'for lunch of bfsad ana aeAeSfSL
When he asked. what he Ii "a - ~,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-04-18

GA few momenise OF divine sweetness
in secret PrAyeI-ie an aniidote 10 any
sorrow or sroAble.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-04-18

Gr The victory i not slways se ~
strong" as the boy said when he killsl =
skunk with bfick-bst sssaSss
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Chivalry of an Indian.

Rev. Richard Rees communicates to
the Editor. OF the London Wesleyan Meth
odist Magazine, the following interesting
account OF the conduct of an Indian
Chief, Of the Pawnee nation, at the feet
Of the Rocky mountains, which for bold.
ness and GOODNESS is not surpassed by
any act Of chivalry in the annals OF
Knight Erran,ry. This young warrior. -
writes Mr.. Rees; '.is OF fine size, figure
and countenance. is now abou; twenty.
one. his heroic deeds had acquired for
him in his nation the rank Of .brarest at
The braue.' The savage practice of tor
turing and burning to death their prison.
ere existed in this nation. An unforlu.
nate female taken in war. OF the Paduca
nation, was destined to this horrible death
The fatal hour had arrived, the trembling
victim, lar from her home and her friends
was fastened to the stake, the whole tribe
were assembled on the surrounding plain
10 witness the awful soene. Just when
the fire was about 10 be kindled, and the
spectators on the Gptoe Of expectation
this young warrior. who sat composedly
among the chiefs. having procured two
feet horses. with the necessary provision,
sprang from his seat, rushed through the
orc wd !, loosened the victim, seized her ir
his arms. placed her on one Of the horses
mounted the other himself. and made III.
utmost speed towards the nation ant
friends Of the captive. The multitude
4 dumb and nerveless with amszemen
. a, the daring deed. made no effor, 10 re-.
cue their victim from her deliverer. The,
viewed il A. an act Of the Great Spirit
submitted 10 j. without murmur. an.
quietly returned to their village. The re
LEASED captive was accompanied through
l,he wilderness towards her homo. till sh
j was out Of danger. He then gave hsEth
horse on which she rode, with the neces
sary provisions for the remainder Of he
fljournsy, and they parted. On his return
] to the village, such was the respect enter
! ,sined for him. that no inquiry was mad
Into his conduct; no censure was passe,
on it. and since this transaction. no hu
man sacrifice has been offered in this o
any other Of the Pawnee tribes. OF whs
y influence is one bold 40, in : good oausel'
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The risHg sun is . pre.tysigh,; bpt whsa
q pretty girl getsupto dsnee.-my syssl
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BOYS AND BiRDs.-in travelling in New
lIsmpshire from Franconia 10 The Con-
necticut river. said , gentleman, 81 noted
the bird.nesis upon the trees that stood by
the roadside. and feh delighted with the
evidence which they gave 'of the good
qualities Of the mothers and children who
live there. lnoticed the nest Of a bird
within three feet OF .he front door OF a
d yelling. How confident was that dear
little bird-well did it know that the good
mother OF that household had trained up
her children in the ~sy they should GO. "
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Democratic r Tendencies In England.

Uem0C10t1C CIen000CleS In G06ldu0.
II there is anything that denotes pro.
gress with the people Of England, il is
their growing opposition to official parade
and extravagance; and upon this Poin,
an article in late number of Frazer en-
titled ..Gilt and Gingerbread" !" deals some
trenchant blows in speaking OF the mume.
ries attending the. Inauguration, Of the.
Lord Mayor of London. Ve give an
extract: .,In tho name soi common sense
we must and do pro,sst against ell This
fsss and to-do.. this absurdity and ex-
pence, this feasting end rejoicing because
a respectable citizen, having gone through
the regular gradaiions OF Common Coun-
oillor and Alderman. becomes q Lord
Mayor, with just as liule effort or merit Of
his own as the, grub becomes a caterpillar
or the caterpillar, a butterfy.'' Again;
Think Of misery At home, Of warfare
abroad; Of a nations duty and nstion's 8
destiny. and join in the outcry 10 devote
tho money thus shamefully lavished to
some higher and snobler purpose than the
nummery Of pageant, the degradation
of asdebauch; fit amusement for q baby,
ft indulgence for beast, &c. Speaking
with reference 10 present nation al exlremi-
ties, and alluding to the shameful fact thai
the Common Council had discussed the
question whether the gift Of the city TO the
Patriotic Fund should be reduced from
$4,000 to fi 600. in conclusion. he says:
],.As with individuals, so with nations; He
who siriveth Tor the mastery must be tenn
perate in all things. This is surely no
time for feasting and mummsrv-no time
for the wine-cup and the dance--no time
for pageanlrY aud tom sioolery."
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at my success. IAN those in favor OF let.
ling Morgan 60 will please to signify it by
saying yes"
Yes! yes!" roared nearly every voice
in the crowd.
now turned TO look at Morgan. He
had sunk on his knees when the result Of
cerely believe that he had made a short
ackno wledgmen, to heaven for his won
deriul preservation. He arose from his
knees. aud taking my hand. he thanked
me with tears in his eyes for the interest
| had taken in his trial. | walked along
with him towards my tent. and observed
that i, would he best Tor him to leave end
70 to some oihersmines al once.
Il shall leave 10 night" he replied.
"but there is one thing that should like
10 obtain from you, and that is your B.
ble."
"W,llingly," REPLIED" and may i, do
you as much good as il has me-"
Igave him some supper, and when he
arose to go put the Bible in his hand.
He squeezed my fingers, and then takin g
his wifs's miniature out, he forced II OIL
me. saying. keep that to remember me
by" and was gone before could reply
| have the miniature now. And each
day when gaze at it. sweet smile
seems 10 play upon the lovely counte.
nance Of that Young bride. as though she
thanked me for helping the partner OF her
bosom to escape from such an ignoble
death.
As Tor Morgan, I never heard of him
afterwards. Whether he is alive or dead
cannot tell. and my object in writing
this sketch was to obtain, il possible
some ,idings Of him. Yankee Blade.