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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-17
D E E s. s SILL KS!

Such as-Su peror quality EacIe Brand Black Silks,
Pia Colored do; Changeahie do; Figured, striped
and Brocade do. BY 10 days Express, will receive
an entirely article OF Dress SILK received in N.
Y. by last from Havre, France. (per Ara
called the
Onlbre Alma Eccosais Striped Pouit &c SoIe. and
the Dsmas Cannele Sol de ,'iarlemagnc; The last
expressly manufsctur for the PaEisian Market.
will sell Fnll Six Dress. at:eIR from 81 70 S5U.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-17

- Bbls of No. COPAL g. COACH
- VARNISII just received by J. w. COLLINS
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-17
NEW AND BEAUTTFCL.
Miss. Susan K. EariS

SEFy Has Just received q most, complete N
sEsSE assortment Of BONNETS BON 80 Mh
w NET TRIMMINGS & ARTIFE * 49,
GALS of all kinds and comprising the N&sSNsE.s.
very latest styles. An examuatin n other S4A "
stock W i'll satisfy the most fastiiious that SS
thoY eau there he suited in all things a nicely.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-11
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
MONDAY Morning, March L

SENATE BILL PASSED.
To amend the charter of the Old Dominion Goa
Mining and Manufacturing company
CoMMUNICATIoNs.
The SPEAKER communicated a letter from the
Secretary of the Board of Public Works, in rela
tion to the inaccuracies in the map of internal i'm
provements of Virginia. stating that but two copies
of the map had been published, and that further
copies will be struck off until the necessary correc
ton shall have been made.
The SPEAKER also presented communication
from Richard g. Morrss, ESQ, late Commissioner
on the part of this State for ascertaining the boun
dairy line between Virginia and Maryland, enclos
ing letters from Col Hughes the Commissioner on
the part of Maryland, and from the Governor Of
that state which, on motion of Mr.. PENDLEToN
of Giles were referred to the Committee of Courts
FREE NEGROES.
The bill to amend the law In relation to the free
negroes of the Commonwealth was passed.
One of the provisions of this bill prohibits
emaucipation by WILL except where provision is
made by a sum not less than 500 for the re,
moyal of the slave emancipated from the Common.
wealth
A motion was made by Mr. RONALD to reconsid
ar the vote by which the bill to pay sum of mon
ey to the Salem and Peppers Ferry turnpike com
pany was rejected
MI. MAYS warmly opposed the motion to recon
slider.
hour having arrived for taking up the order OF the
day, the House proceeded to consider the
FINANCE BILLS.
The " hill to divest the Board of Public Works
of the power to make loans, and to establish
board of loan Commissioners" This bill provides
that the sele power to make loans on behalf of the
State shall hereafter be vested in board to consist
of the Governor, LIST Auditor, Secretary OF ths
Commonwealth, Treasurer and Attorney Generai
Mr WILEY offered substitute for the bill, pro
hbiting the hypothecaton or pledge Of State bonds
ON any pretext or the issue of State bonds to any
srent within the United States, except upon actu
al sale or contract for sale, within reasonable a
delivered upon credit for the payment thereof, ir
whole or in part.
The substitute was opposed by Mr. GARSETT.
Mr.. SrDDos moved an amendment to the origi
nal bin vesting the power to contract for loans II
an agent, to be appointed by the commissioner
suggested in the bill
MI. GARNErr opposed this amendment; afte
which Mr. SEDDoN withdrew It,
Mr. FLOYD advocated the substitute.
Mr. GARRETT replied to Mr.. FIoYD's remarks
Mr. JOHNSTON then obtained the floor. but be
fore he commenced his remarks the hour OF reces
arrived,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-11

SURGERY IN ILLISoIs.-Mr. Brown, of Big
Muddy, had bis leg crushed by log, and had all
the doctors of Richmond, Clay and Jasper, in at
be found-and an amputation was Imperative
A rusty butcher knife and butchers saw was OBJ
tained-the knife whetted on a brickbat; the saw,
dirty and greasy, was good enough. The incision
was made and the flesh cut In professional STYLE
the arteries taken up with crooked fork and tied
with basting thread from one of the M. DIS jack.
cts; the end Of the bone was scraped with case
knife, to get off the grease and rust left by the
saw; the flesh was turned over the end of the
bone and cotton rag stuck on the wound with
shoemakers wax. Eight inches of common whis-
key was put into the patient before the operation
commenced, which made him oblivious. This is
considered one of the greatest triumphs of the
science of surgery extant, and shows that money
expended for instruments is thrown away.-Olney
ReD
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-11

AN OLD MINIsTER.--The Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church Is now in session in
baltimore. Among the venerable patrarchs of
the church stands that truly lovely and pious en-
blem Of q christian Rev. Henry Smith, who has
been on the superanuated list for some years.
When his name was called he arose and briefly ad.
dressed the Conference from the altar. He stated
that sfrtyone years had passed since his entrance
upon the active work Of the itinerancy viz In the
year 1894. At that time tho number IF Methodist
clergymen in the United States did not exceed tho
roll of the present State conference and he did not
think the present number of church members In
the Baltimore Annual Conference was less than
the entire membership in the country at the time
he entered upon the work.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-11

FARMING IN TExAs-Small farming is q good
business in Texas. The Houston Star says that q
gentleman some years ago bought small farm in
that vicinity, on credit. He was then over fifty
years of age and in rad health and had family of
some half dozen children to support. This gen.
sleman has paid for his farm, and now makes annu-
ally over 81 900, with no other aid than that af
forded by his own family Those who expect ito
do likewise" however must calculate upon hard
work and strict economy
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-11

I The Boston Traveller calculates lInas nc snow
has ssved each perscn. this winter, from 50 cents
to &1, In the wear and tear Of shoes
A lawyer Of Chicago was fined 20 for contempt
Of Court IN saving that III the judge were upon
the Hoor instead Of upcn the bench. he would give
him what he deserved.
The building Of the new custom ncuss ,ss e rSssss
burg, has been eontraetea sla ,or noo ~ A's -
Rev orvils Dewey, d. D., has accepted "a 70.
v,,ssion ID become pastor Of the Nsw ecutn
Church. Bosson, with Rev. DR.. Brown - his apl.
league ss
The Hon. Mr.. Fillmore was recently elecse1
arst honorary Vice Presidsnt Of the Ncr England
Hissoric 0encoiogicai Society, Boston,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-11

1 FEMALE ON BENDER.-A young lady from
Philadelphia few days since arrived in Peters.
burg in male attire. The Express Of yesterday
gives the following account of the way she went
on while there:
She arrived In the city one day last week, to all
appearance lad of some Is or Is summers, stop.
ped day or two and in the meantime fell In with
some extravagant young travellers popped cham
pagne with them, took snacks at the Blower,
and few around in quite handsome STYLE Yester.
day afternoon she was on the point of leaving IN
the Southern cars, when her father, who having
fortunately guessed her course, was in pursuit OF
her, and had just arrived by the Richmond train,
found her seated in the smoking car Of the Weldon
train putting away on prime Havana, with her
little tiny feet cooked up against the stove. and
withal quite at home. On the affectionate parent
beholding his gentlemanly daughter thus meta
morphosed, he at loss to express himself but
finally managed to exclaim, Is that you Louisaf'
To which the gallant runaway responded, This
is me father, Obi I'm 80 sorry left you" and she
burst into tears For the fair wanderers sake we
suppress names. 1t Is needless 10 say they return
ed together.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-11

FoRrrrIcArioEs IN N. Y. HAkBoR-The Fortif-
cation Bill reported in the U. Senate, provides for
expenditures In tho State of New York a. follows
At Fort Richmond, at the Nsrrows, xl0o,00s Fort
Schuyler Harbor, Sl5,0oe; Fort Montgomery ct the
outlet Of Lake Champain. 500 000 For purchase OF
land for defensive purposes 1t Staten Island 42 $50
rSairs Of Fort Ontario. near Oswego, u, 6,0oo repairs
OF 1brt Niagara 500 repairs of Fort Wood Bed
posed by this measure amount to 81 192 600.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-11

SUNDAY LIQUOR Law CAsEs-The person
convicted recently in Philadelphia. for seainl
liquor on Sunday, were on Friday sentenced 9:
Court to nne of $50 and thirty days imprison
ment. The parties implicated are some Q. aa sn'
principa altavern.kecpers In the city. Their name 9
are WIN. Shinn, Robert @. eimpkin, James
Smith, James Elliott, Thomas Butts, Wn Osi
rels and John II. Sheridon. st
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-11

GENERosITY.-About thirty citizens Of Nor.
wich, CT, have founded Free High School in that
city, and endowed it with $4,000 of which
$50 600 is permanent fund, the rest being In land
and school buildings The same generous citizens
propose 70 endow 1t still farther 90 that every
school district In New London County may send
one scholar TO the school free of charge.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-11

THE BRITISH CONSUL IN NEW YoRK.-Thr
statement in the New York Tribune that the ~.
tish consul ut that port had paid money AWARDED
by arbitration to Captain Brownlow, OF the bark
Louisiana, which he some time ago chartered 70
convey recruits to Halifax, Is fatty contradicted
by the Commercial, on the authority OF the con
sui. He Gays he has been party to no sncn sfOl.
tration paid no such sum Of money, and does not
know the captains name.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-11

DEAD.-The well known German poetess, Hell
mine Won Chevy, died at Geneva on the 29th Jan.
uary. She was born in 1853, In Berlin. She was
one Of the few persons perfectly acquainted with
all the circumstances relative to Casper Hauser.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-11

LONG WEDDING TRIP.-A couple were mar.
red on the llth instant ut Fort Wayne. Indiana,
and next morning took their departure for Egypt.
Syria Palestine and Greece, on pleasure tour.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-11

rmrrnryrIne Gas DncI1f0ns-ln the easo 81 the
n nsis,n,ors oss Iaeht eompnny ~ Joha " 1too@es,
= ~hich appsilss had otfsiae1 dsnnGes bs1nre yee
tcs Morrison Tor the rsf.eel q ~ sompeny = tsr
hv }ormer tenant Of the ssms premieee wea petes
he Jury IL the court of Common Rless 81 1sesfesy
reversed the Judgment sustsiasae The sstsoe = -
0ae Company.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-11

INSURANCE FAILuREs--Western Insurance
Company, of Olean N. Y; Kentucky Mutual Life
Insurance Company, of Covington, Ky; Medina
Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Ohio--win pay
about so cts-.Jones Insurance Monitor.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-11

PosT OFFICE AFFAIRs-Postmaster General
Campbell orders the following:
Change the site of the office at Spcedwel, wythe
county, Va to the residence of David Gose, the
turnpike, and appoint David Gose postmaster, yiee
VIM. Ward. Appoint Walter II. Mikellspostlnas-
ter at Stony Greek. Scott county, Va, Vice WIZ.
f. Richmond, moved away. Leonard Myers has
been appointed postmaster At Mourdsville, Mar
shall county, Va, vice Joseph Airey.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-11

TRADE AT CINCINNATI Tho Cincinnati Gazette
OF Wednesday, has the following Yesterday,
and the day before there were twenty one arrivals
Of steamboats, at this port from New Orleans,
bringing TO- 600 tons of groceries, among which are
5000 hhds. sugar, and 10, 600 bbls. molasses
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-11

A Yankee editor says that the girls complain that
the times are SO hard the young men can't pay
their addresses.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-11

Nrw yopK I,yaysr ATURE-A New York As
semblymsn has introduced . bill into the iegts
iature prohibiting the publication OF snonymonl
letters in newspapers; and another soon nsl
brought forward bill 70 exempt cierRymen fron
paying toll on plank roads. bridges turnpikes' &c
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-11

Business before pleasure as the man said
when he kissed his own wife before going out 70
kiss his neishbor's.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-11
MECHANICAL.
ENCOURAGE HOME MANU-
SSGSL yACTORIES.--Ths subscriber has, an
ha.A


-v ENCOURAGE HOME MANU-.
S&NSe SACToRIES.--Ths subscriber has, and
sIkeeg. constantly on hand an "a. ..sortmsn. tg .s
hsst materials and by the most skilfall workman,
which he will sell ON Al accommodating terms any
one In the city,
Orders taken for any style Of carsse and executed
faithfully, his estasshment on lssh street. between
0rsce and Franklin.
ia l7--dSm -. A FkANCIs.
CARRIAGES, CARRiA(5Es.
CSATEsE. The subscriber has on hand at his Goa on
SssIa52sG- Making Estsbshment on Lombard Al
lev between Main and Cary, tSth and I4th streets
TFyS BAROUCHES, BUGGlES with and without
tnps and SULKlEs, all Of his own make, Of the best
materials and woskmenship. Al of which viii be
II Richmond and respectfully ask call from those
in want Of any article in the Carriage line, as de-
ferm,ned to make 70 order and sell at tho lowest
prices Poss'O'e' ana ai' "''A soa' 'n'' ne"' war
F'4,Es f. a5-dsm MIcAJAH MANaUM.
UXINTINts--P Al NTI n G.--The under.
I signed is now prepared to do HOUSE PAINT
ING and has gagged the services of first rate work
men He assures his friends of his determination to
eyo,e his whole attention 10 this business and SIGN
as well as ORNAMENTAL PAINTING, and that
none but the best materials will be used and fair
nr;ces charged His Sign Work may be seen in front
Of Dispatch Office Binford, Dickinson Weisiser
Wslsh's Shoe Store, opposite ST. Charles Hotel, in
,hs Pirs, Msrkeu House, Bon Ton Bakery" 18th
street and IN fact all over town-he took tina hrst
rreInium at the last Mechanical Fail" and knows
,faers in the business Hoping 10 receive a share OF
patronage. be asks those thar require any kind OF
painting 70 give him Gall.
Wsnted Boy as an spprentice and two gooa
House Painters. n w. ALLEN,
18th st., between Main and Bank st.
fa lS-2swlm
VIRGINIA MECHANICS INsTITUTE.
DAVIES, STONE CUTTER MAIN STREET, BE-
TWEEN EIGHTH AND NINTH return thanks TO my
friends for their kind patronage during the past four
wears and beg leave say that am now prepared TO
furnish Store Fronts, Monuments Tombs, Vaults, and
sttend Enclosing Burylng Grounds, and IN faot all
work ip the Stone-Cutting and Building hEe.
oualty of Stone and Workmanship not to be sur.
passed North South ooSO
VHAs. III. LANGLEY, Tin and sheet
- Iron Manufacturer, 18th street, between Asia
and Cary, Richmond, Va.
GAS FITTING AND FIXTURES,
stesm Pipes for Churches Public Buildings, &o
Metallic Roofing, Guttsring and Spouung, put
upin any part of the city and country.
WELL AND GARDEN PUMPS FOR SALE.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-11

DISSOLUTIONS. &c.


nIsSOLUTION.- The firm of BAKER
~ PLEASANTS & CO is this day dissolved b.
mutual consent The name of the firm will be used b
either Of the parties in the settlement OF the busi
ness. d. BAKER, JR,,
JNO. H. PLEASANTS,
]. r. MOUNTCASTLE.
Richmond, March 7th, 1856.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-11
FV7UE nubscriber has associated with him

1 in business, from the first of February, Mr.. JNO.
L DENNIS, Of the county of Charlotte, and will
hereafter conduct the Grocery and Commission bus-
nrs5 ct the place. tlSth street, between Main
and Cary,l under the style and firm of LOCKETT l.
DENNIS
They will keep on hand at all times q well-selected
assortment of Groceries Wines, Liquors, &C. &c, to
which they invite the attention of their friends and
the trade generally. II. w. LOCKETT.
fa 2a-I2t
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-11

CEILING OFF AT REDUCED PRICES
- MY ENTIRE STOCK OF WINTER GOODS
RICH VELVET, SATIN and CLOTH CLOAKS
AND TALMAS; FRENCH MERINOE2; CASH
MERES; Mouslins; Bed and servants Blankets;
Fannels MORE antique Silks of all eeors; also
large assortment of other Silks You will find 1t to
your interest to call ct the cheap store before pur-
chasing elsewhere. Nd. w. ROSE,
f. Pm No. 203 Broad st.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-11

DAVID BAKER, JR., and JOHN II. PLEAS
ANTS will continue the old business at the house
present occupied by the old firm. Thankful for the
liberal patronage bestowed upon the late concern,
We respectfully solicit O continuance of the same
ID. BAKER, JR.,
JNO. II. PLEASANTS.
r.b NH
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-11

"A having claims against the estate of Mrs. Lucy
McCaw, deod., hereby notified to present them,
in due form, for settlement, within thirty days from
this date il Is nay purpose to distribute her effects
after that time. J. B. ROYSTER
fe l3-Im Exr of Mrs Iuev McCaw decd
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-11

WILLIAM GREEN, lately of CuIpeper,
w having removed TO Richmond, offers his profess
sonal services in the Courts of Appeals and in the
Circuit Courts Of the State and of the United States
held ia the city. He will also give opinions, and
IN other respects act chamber counsel. Office at
residence, south west corner of Main and 7th sts
NH 1-Im
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-11
EuRtand,


Preparations are already making at the Tuile-
ries for the opening Of the legislative session
March 3. The tribune for the corps diplomatique
will be more sumptuously decorated than on any
former occasion.
The Dnchess Caumont Laforce was murdered
on the Goth rltimo, at hor house in the Grand
avenue, In Paris. She was tho wife of the Duke
Caumont Laforce the representative of two duke
doms, and member of one of the best families in
France. Tho Duke Is 6enator. She charged
enc of her servants with theft He became dread
fully excited at the false charges brought aaeinst
0i.ted many wounds on the unfortunate lady whilst
.he Law on the floor of the stablng, insensible from
the first blow. Assistance arrived too late, and
the countcss expired very soon after she had been
carried mn TO her bed chamber. The murderer
was Immediately arrested He has wound on
bis face which he states was inflicted by ms mis-
tress. - .,. 400
According to an official document 23s,oit,ooV
letters passed through the French postomces ou'
ring the past year, thereyenue nom y nicn amoupt
ed to 81, ,464, ,l25 sterling.
Count Boul, /. IL said In the German papers. II
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-11

NOTiCE.---I have this day associated
' with in the confectionery and fruit business,
ROBT. J. JONES. The style of the firm will be
from this day, DAVID n. JONES Il 90.
Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore ex-
tended to me, shall be pleased 10 have continuance
of the same la 80 DAVID n. JONES.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-11

Letters from st. Petersburg in the Warsaw and
German papers give details of arrangements for
the continuance of the war, and state that on no
point has the former energy of the military depart
ment been abated
A Berlin despatch says that the Russian govern
ment, in drawing up the budget of the Maritime
Courts, has omitted the usual grants for those of
ia yyithout imDnrtanca
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-11

accident. Yesterday afternoon ~ the ene.nvs
were on their way 70 the dres one Of sneM ~ ~
ov or young Dslareux, hrssnsn. iajurins n'" ~
riousiy.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-11

ENOR SALE--IOO shares of RICHMOND
end PETERSBURG r. X. STOCK.
fe 17-ts r. II. MAURY CO.
DUTATUEs, APPLES AND BUTTER
70 bbs white Mercer POTATOES
10 bbls APPLES, end
10 kegs best Goshen BUTTER.
Just received and for sale by
mn ga r q. HASKINS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-01

IMPORTANT RAILWAY DEcIsIoN.-Anotner graf
living protection has been extended to the public
by the courts of law and the thanks of the public
are due to the spirited gentleman who 10 contest,
ing the point on his own account, has also served
society by his conduct. This railway traveller
had business at Peterborough, examined the tims-
tables at one of the stations in that town and found
that he had time enough to transact 1t, and get on
the same evening to Hull, at which place he had
an important engagement the following morning.
On presenting himself at the station in the even
ing to take his place, he was told that there was
no conveyance to Hull-that a change had been
made in the time of departure. but the change
had not been noted on the companys time-bn -
For this delay and the loss to which it had subject
ed him, the passenger brought his action, and OBJ
tanned verdict. But as railways rejoice IN am
pie funds and can always harrass plaintiff who
Is not similarly blessed the Company Appealed
and the question at issue was referred to the
Judges. 1t was contended by the Company's ad'
vocate that the fault did not attach to his Gil
ents-that they ran over portion OF ahotheI
Companys line and that as this last Company mad
made a change in the time of departure, his cnents
who did the same, were not the responsible par
ties The Judges, by their unanimous decision,
smashed the very ingenious logic. and held that
the violation and the contract in the tmebill emit
tied the plaintiff to his demands We ought to
state that the Companys counsel raised another
point-nanely that the plaintiff was out of court,
because he had not rendered his fare at the station.
This too the Judges also over-ruled; and we may
emphaticaly call this decision Protection to the
puklic "-EurODedn Times.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-01

PRESENCE OF MIND.-A gentleman who reach
ed Dayton by the Tuesday evening train over the
Indiana Central and Dayton and Western Rail
roads related to little incident of the nights
trip, which showed extraordinary presence of
mind on the part of the conductor who was its he
|, TO- Both the night trains, the eastern and west
ern, were out of time, and were obliged to keep
look out for each other but the locomotive of the
train bound east was unprovided with lantern
and hence the part of the officers than or
binary precautions were necessary. In this diem
ma the conductor took his own lantern, and went
on ahead the train following slowly behind. The
conductor was some distance In advance, when,
by some accident, his lantern went out just as his
ear was struck by the noise of the western train
approaching
In this dilemma, what was to be done1 The
night was SO dark that he would not be seen, and
he certain that he should not be able to raise
his voice above the bowling of the wind and the
noise of the passing train 80 as to attract the at
tention of the engineer. His first resort was a
club. He seized one and threw it at the locomo
five now close upon him, but the wooden missile
making noise perceptible even to himself The
train was flashing past. Even while he drew his
next breath the lives of hundreds might be put in
peril But one thing could be done, and the
thought of it occurred to him Taking his own
lantern he hurled II at the lantern of the passing
locomotive, just as it came opposite to him. For
tunateiy he hit it. The crashing glass and the ex
tinguishment of the light startled the engineer.
sharp whistle was heard-the brakes were shut
down--the train stopped. Everybody was safe
when, but for the throwing of that lucky lantern
scores might have been killed wounded.-Day
ton Gdzettee.