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FIELDING MUSEELMAN.
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in all kinds
or C0NFECTl0NARIES.

CONNER OF third and Laiirel ots., theafiy
opposite the Bank Baton Rouge
HAVlNG this day REDUCED his prices,
IL he is prepared t. furnish all kind Of
On " y Y at$wHotsAbe aud RETAIL, on
more favorable terms tAan can be had IN N.
Orleans and having experienced workman,
his candy will alwa}sbe FtrE and FRfsH,
care being taken that no ''deleierious ingre.
dent" is used in its manufacture, as is too
often the case with confectionery purchased
at AuorIoas and from irresponsible houses.
He trusts that the trade Of this, and the
adjoining parishes, will give him their or
deis TO fill, which he is prepared to TO to
any amount, having made arrangements for
the best quality of sugar in market, and be-
Ing in correspondence with one Of the large
est houses in New York, 70 supply him with
fancy confectionery and articles in his line
September 7,-y.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-08-05
Eight Years Old.

7 US'F to hand and Tor sale by the gallon
y One barrel very choice 5 Year Old Mon
ongahalia Whiskey. [Jl 1e q IDEAL.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-08-05

lanes M. ELAN d JAS. T.. ELAN.
~ I'M. h j. H. ELAN, Attorneys ana Cpunseilors
al Law. Baton Rouge. ahg2T-y
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-08-05

4 s. HALL, Attorney at Law, Laurel
Va street, Baton Rouge. La. ianif-y.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-08-05
PROFESSIONAL CARDS,

DR. G. w. DEARING, offers bis pro-
~ fsssonal services TO the public Residence
and once on Main. between Church aud North
Street may t5-F.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-11-06

TaE Gxsxss EorE. The Protestant
Gsrmin Vote weas as tsae as stsel with
as on the | illl aud will again. La the 1 III
Allegheny whrrs The Germans are very
uu@efous cur vote was largely increased.
aud the great esin ia Cincinnati ami
Hamilton county g-nsraliy for ta- Repub-
iicans vas tn rough The aid of The liberty
loving Gsrmin popuia,ioa as INST VIII IN
tas Cincinnati Esquiser. edited BY a
Louisiana mln. who hates any thing like
liberty. hur.s the bitteress reyilings. for
Iheir 'insra,ituds, The trouble with
she free Germans is that they have no
everseer TO tell them what ticket TO vote.
and consequently. like all unbiased men.
~ho have bern born TO hate oppressio n
they vote for free soil anil Fremont.
Pills. Gazette.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-11-06
sPEgEA1 MO TEG9@.

20 FORA LODiE IN SOME VAST WILL
DERNESS. "-Sir, il i undoubtedly the ex-
clamation which thousands. who are borne
down by the arduous duties which mnst be
performed even under the rays of burning
midsummer sun, are sure to make; but these
du les ore performed iTequen ly at The seriou.
risk OF health if not life itsel, unless the
proper precauti ms are taken to prevent tie
bad effect, so easily generated by imprudent
exposure. CARERS Spanish Mixture, the un-
riyslled Purifier OF the Blood. possesses IN
remarkable degree the cooling and purifying
influence over the system so neces airy IN
such CT es. It's Singular power over the
Blood, It's gentle oaic action on the Liver it.
strengthening, vivifying and invigoraiing quail
iies, its known tendency pTeveat disease
by erpelling all hunOTs from the Blood, ard
Kidding tie system OF poisonous infection, has
gained Tor il place among the highest dis
CO erieS Of MEDICAL scienc-, IL is positive
cnre cor Scroiula, Fever and Ague, Liver Dis
ease, The effects Of Mercury, and all such
di eases, as thousands who nave used il have
grateful cause to know. The trial OF bot
tie will satrs any who may be unacquain;ed
with its effrc.s.
A SERIOUS TALK-We wish 10 impress
il OF the people OF this rapidly growing coun-
Try, many OF whom ere bearing about Tier
bodies the seeds o. disease which mar in time
ceyel0?t ttSelt III The l0'M oil Scfoiula,
Rheumatism, syphilis, Mercurial affections,
or other kindred iii eases, which when they
get fas: hold of the system soon leaves the
cons.isui but shattered W eek, that a
mong al the me !icines ct knoSn, Carter 5
Spanish Mixture IS the only p 'sltiye and un-
failing Purifier Of tie Blool--ooniaining nei-
iheI mercury, Arsenic Opium, any other
dangerous drug or Loxicus Lerb, so generally
used in such cases 1T still possesses a pnw
er over the blood, rendering 1t pure and
healthy which before its discovery was of all
oiheis the thing :, be deSirel. 1t cures
Scro ul,, rheumatism, Syphilis. Fever and
Ague, and all that class vi diseases, by ex-
peiling from the BlooI all impurities which
clog and disturb the correct action OF he sys-
tenn. More than t.ousand such cases have
been permanently and radically cured by It's
aud we take pleasure in extending its
field OF usefulness by advising our friends 10
irv Il.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-11-06

TRsAsos. lit l. treason in Karsas 70
talk sgsiust the slave Institution. IL is
| treason in Virginia to vote for John G..
Fremont: Star, not, quiet Buchanan
man: i, has been so decided by Buca'
snan Virginia court in charge to a
! Buchanan Grand Jury OF Virginia coun-
~. The rule OF the Save owners pro-
suce those fruits in slave States and in
Territory of the United States. Such
laws Mr.. Senator Pugh tells us are ne
ee<sary wherever slaves are he'll. II il Is
law who the citizen shall not vote for,
il is equslly 30 to say who he MAJ. then
| VINO he shall vote for. Then Nha, BE-
comes oil the power OF the people through
the ballot brxssl Ii such avs are no
cesssry ITO sustain the' darling OF the
Buchanan psriy--the slave institution
in Virgins, Why not in Ohio and In!i-
sna--paiicul.rIy in the border counties?
Such laws are as necessary in those now
border counties in the free States. aud
they will be enacted whens yer the slave
breeders have tho power TO do it. The
following sre three OF the strong points
of The learned Virgins Jaige.
ist. Tha, treason to the Sts,e'exiends
much beyond treason 10 The United
States.
%. That there ara other offences be-
sides treason. in respect To slave property,
for which culpaits nay be indicted and
fined aid imprisoned.
81 The morale. of insiigalins suth
sentiments and acts as the advocacy
OF Fremon,s election involves. is not
only portrayed IN the abstract, bul iesal
application is defined How could a
man in Virginia advocate, by writing
speaking, publishing and voting Tor the
election of Fremont. en- the etrxeme is
sues of slavery against Black Rrpub.i-
csnism. and escape violation Of our
lsMsf
| We are glad to know that the S'aun-
ten Spectator. Petersburg htelligencer,
snt other American papers in Virgins
protest sgsii.s, the surrender Of the dear
est righ.-ihe right OF the citizens t.
choose their own representatives and
agents uncontrolled i'll any way b.
Safe su,horty-w hich underlies all.
and withou, which all others would be
valueless
Treason sgsins, the United States
"eonsi,s ''oniy in levying wsr against
them. or in adhsreing to their enenies,
giving them all and comfort.
Madison Courier.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-11-06
go BEQw N0S
Essence of Jamaica Ginger.

HSHlS Essence is a preparation of unu.
II sual excellence. In ordinary darrhqa
incpient cholera, in short, IN all cases o. pos
iration. Of the digestive functions, it is Of
inestimable value. During The prevalence Of
epidemic cholera and su inner complaints Of
children. il is peculiarly fieacious; no family,
individual, or traveller should be without it.
CAUTloS.-Be sure TO get The eea,'ine es-
sence, which is prepared only by E. BROWN
at his DR. & and Chemical Store, n. E. Corner
o. Fifth and Oh, stnnt Streets, Philadelphia.
and or sale w all the respectable Apotbeca-
in Tie United States
sod 10y PERsHINc & THoNrsos, Plymouth.
May %, 1856. 4lOyI.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-11-06

coRRecrEp WEEKLY.


The following, furnished by Mr.. John Wool
ley for the INDIA napolis papers. Is list OF all
lie Banks o. tie State OF Indiana doing a le-
climate business and having regular bank
ing house:
Bank of North America, Clinton.
Bank Of Indiana, Michigan City.
Rockville bank, Rockville.
Bank of Syracuse, Syracuse.
do Elkhart, Elkhat.
do Psoli, Paoli.
10 Goshen, Goshen.
DO Mt. Vernon, Ut. Vernon.
do Salem, Salem.
DO The Capitol, Indianapolis.
10 Warsaw, Warsaw.
DO Monticello, Monticello.
Canal bank OF Evansville, Evansville.
Crescent City bank, 90.
Cambridge City bank, Cambridge City.
Central bank, Indianapolis.
Fayetie county hank, Connersyille.
Farmers bank, Wesifeld.
Gramercy bank, Lafayette.
Hoosier bank, Logansport.
Indiana bank, Madison.
Indiana Stock bank, Laporle.
Kentucky Stock bank, Columbus.
Huntington county bank, Huntington.
Lagrange bank, Lima.
Merchants & Mechanics bark, New Albany.
Bloomington bank, bloomington.
Exchange bank, Gleenc astle.
Indiana Farmers bank, Franklin.
Parke County bank Rockville.
Southern bank OF Indiana, Terre Hsu;e.
Tippecanoe bank LoganSport.
Prairie City bank. Terre Haute.
Salem bank, Salem.
Shawns bank, Attica.
Savings bank OF Indiana Connersyille.
Traders bank, Indianapolis.
indian Reserve bank, Kokomo.
uTFor the future we shall omit those thai
are not current, as there are about as ma ny
prices upon their issues as there are shaving
shops 10 issue them.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-11-06
BGlIF Prospectus GF
eI.IEE 1IIu STRAI Ed.

A First CT SIS Eeekls New,pap I. devoted
to News, Lneratare, Science, aud the Arts;
to ENrERrAisMISr, IMPROVEMENT. AMI PRo-
oRtss, Designed 10 encourage a spirit of
iiorE, NAxLISEss. sEly- RELIANCE. AMI Activity
am. ne the peol lie; To point out the means of
roftsb.e economy; AID to I'll cuss aud IL u.s.
traie ibs Lead 1g Ideas Of he Dry; and 10 adj
vo, ate Political AID Industrial Righs Tor al
Glasses. Hi. slaG sn...rr.tf
It's columns contin Original Ess ys-Hi>to-
ii nj. Biographical anil Descrip, i've; Ske-ctes
Of TIA ell AM Adventure; Poetry, Pa n ing,
Muslc. Sculpture, etr.; Art cles on Sci nee,
Ayr cult II, IIoriic lure, Physiology, Edura-
ton, General News, aud every Top which is
OF impnr ante and Interest,"; al tom bians TO
lea.cer it the OF the Best Fc,aity Newspapers
IN the World. -es4
TERMS TO CLUBS.
Snsle Cow. a wear 81 90
five Copies, " "a. W
Seven Copi ?, year. 10 90
TAel,e q. p e., "a year. Is 90
Iise Cop e, year. " %
Twenty c. p eS, year, 20 %
LIVE ILLUSTRATED Viii be sent 10 new snb-
sciibers three months. in clubs # Is en'y cop
les, E f,renfy yfre rents eaea. tina: il may lie
tried AM lis merits unc ersto, d.
FOWLER AND WELLS,
800 tro ,dway. New York.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-11-06
The drou.h in this. par. Of Kentucky

The drouth in this. part of Kentucky
has been excessive. The pastures are
pssehed uP, aud streams and ePrings are
dry that never were known TO fail.
Some of our farmers are obliged to drive
their stock several miles TO water. /,
commenced raining on Monday evening.
sHd has been rsininS at Intervals ever
slime. but the quantity that has fallen
has scarcely sufficed TO moisten the
ground more than an inch or two.-Par-
10 Cifisen. Oct. IL.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-11-06
Liver Complaint and Dyspepsia
THOMAS t,ATCur ORD saw:

CoviNGros, Ohio, Dec. p, 1853.
"Ny wife has been z -cied with the Liver
Complaint and Dyspepsia for number OF years.
during which time have spent great deal
:br tiocioring. but she ceivel very little bene-
fit tner, farm. and finally the doctors said she
coil not be cured. Lust spring she concluded
totry Hoefsnfs German Bitfers; she touk Two
bottles, and ever since taking them she has
been able 10 attend to her business. l have
sold q lite number Of bottles tfrorgi, her
recommendation. and as far Us / can leara, it
has giveh satisfaction to all.'
See advertisements
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-11-06

unsuccessful attempt to sell his ooui.try
to the British and pc to the +ne my.
he was treated la the same menner The
Buehnneefs treat The Fiilmourners.-
The English loved Arno.d's treason, but
they hated AID could not disguise their
cent.mpt fer the traitor.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-11-06

Nku Gooos.-N IL. Oglesbee end CO.
have JUS, received large and splendid
Sleek Of Dry Goods. Ready Made Cloth
ing. Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes. Groce
riss. &C.; which they are rapidly dispo-
sing OF at snail profits. Fer further
particulars read advertisement; and ;hel
90 aad purchase ell you want. They
aks pleasure in showing their goods. ss-
pecislly 10 the ladies'.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-11-06

csssius 81 Cay says lhas white men
San AMI DO labor ia The eoion 6sii. and
that In Tsxas there 10 German settle.
meat. where they produce one ihifd
more from an AGRA oil cotton Than tie
slaves 10.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-11-06

The Cincinnati Esqairsr calls The Fill
3 snoss issd<ss ..beH weaihers~-ieaiess Of
a ,cks Of sheep. The facility with which
,hsis followers have been trsnsfesred
Srou one party TO anothss warrants the
soubnques; but should the organs Of The
vssty the Fillnovsners voted with b
sss 6rs. 10 desid< sheus After Arsoid's
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-11-06
~ The eIsr,ion here passed or ,

r The eIec,ion here passed OF quiz
ely. 90 iss a. SO hessl. The day was
quite inclsneus. which prevented full
,sts being poIied. II commenced rain
ing in the early pss, of The night Of
Monday. snl continued with little in
te rsnission, until 8 or O'Clock, Tuesday
when j, commenced showing ani raining
nitsrnatsly. which IL continued to do
rsst,J much ihs ~hole day. n little
sf,sr sunset. however. snow commenced
falling np:dly, and yss,ssisy morning at
suasise. it lay on the earth five or six
inchss 5sep. Yesterday being . clear
dsy most Of the snow msl.ed. We hope
aow the election is over TO hare some
pleasant weather.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-11-06
AcRosItc.

Should your chest be marrow. contracted and
thin, etst
TIavey you dull, heavy pair. or oppression with
ia; -ff ets
o. that dry, hacking cough, AID shortoess Of
breath,
Unto many SO often tie befsl,loF death; ~ 4
Look we'll TO your safety. nor even de hv, 8
Dare no, with your life ihuste rifle adays Z
E6quire al once where to get Shoulder Bruces.
Reinemberii g..Robertz' the cLeapes, Of places.
But the Braces sl,ne are not all you viii find,
Remarkably cheap and exactly 10 mind; 80 :
As Medicines purc, Drug good in their places.
Cosmetics, Pcrfumery. IN tie ra' est show caser;
Each person in want, as all will admire them.
Should call at Roberts Dr'g Sore snd buy
Them, by. Lapo-ie. july 3, 's5.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-11-06

Mr.. n. A Whrsler, Bsinbrids-. N.
Y. stopping at the Girssd House, Phil
sdslphis, fell asleep on the night OF Wed.
nesdsy. the i5ts. end hes not since g
wsksned, though everything has been
dope' shat could be shoughs Of By medical
mes 20 bring him TOO. IL 10 the i'm pres
sion Of his attending physicisn that there
Is ap efTusion Of blood on the bssin-
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-11-06
Meat Market.
d. ~. E3..a IL MIR Ed

VHyOUi ant ouace 10 bis fri. nis and the
w Iublic generally. that be has opened a
Mta HOME. jne door u nth of Ps Rulings Drug
Sc re. V b. re he intends eep M supp OF
al kinds of Meats. of the best qva'ily. He
h pes his old fiends aud .qusiniances will
give lin coll. II S prices Will be as low az
tue loves. Nov. q.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-11-06

known and prescribed by the medical faculty
See advertisement. -
miscarriage. Warranted purely Vegetable,
and free from any,hir g;niurous TO life health.
Full and explicit directions accompany each
Dcx.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-11-06

The New York HerGii in . late issue
ssys that during ia last four months the
independent, prrss Of ;hat city have is-
sueed sirises saillioas Of sheets IN favor
Of Colonel }. G. Fsslnoui."
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-11-06

CAPITAL Rsrlr To'A DUEL.sr-John
III. Beta. of Virgins. MAS recently chsl :
lsussa TO 6gh: q Duel BY Mr.. L. A. Pty.
~, OF the same State. Mr. Bolts De-
eiined the honor of being she, at in y
reply which contained tie following
sentiment:
''Tsss life cou.a not be the value OF q
pins poin. 10 ME. aud asn sure | should
derive 40 comfort from making your wife
. widow snj ,cur children falherless-
therefore. have 10 desire 10 take IL:
while my own life is 10. only Of value TO
Uis. but indispensable 20 the suppoT:
all happiness oil Thy family. and hop" TO
make 1, usesu! 10 ny couniry-iheIeire.
! ars not disposed 10 place il =, your dis
Yosai." -
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-11-06

Coco Mx4rs---Nr o. NJ Barnard
IL will be seen by on advertisement in
snoshsr column has opened q Meal
House, and keeps a supply, OF the best
quality. ccustausiy ON hand. Give him
q call.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-11-06

Pusrlsara's MARx--A cross On paper a.
ths erd Of tho subscribers name 'ienifies that
the time psid for has expired, anda renewal
il solicited. This, however. as general rule.
en,r applies to papers seat out OF the county.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-11-06

WAR NKxrf-Thsy have go;s ma
chine in New York State cut,iss down
and cut,ing up tires by steam.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-11-06

TY Subscribers 10 the "B,SErR.' who 90
not wan. the Republic an continued to them
will please notify MS in-aedfStsly.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-11-06
A q OUT no A. e

" No paper w.n Ne sent on, of the oosn.
y. from ti:a sfsce, rn'ezs tie subscription is
paid IN advance. OF directed 10 IL sent by
sons respocs!lle person residing In tho coanty.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-11-06

NHOSE Wishing 10 pur base BUCK
Il GLOVES will do well 10 call and ex .,,.-
ine our stock at the Brick Ssore.
Nos- 6 N H.. OGLESBEE & CT.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-11-06

AZ Country Pro'sce ~ slmoa evesy KIM
'shsa IA psyu.en. Of subscriptions TO The Re
fsbl.caa
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-11-06

Nothing could DO faer OF better exhibit
Ale morality Of iuellins thaa This sen
riment.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-11-06
Almost all Kinds

nF D,y Goo Ia, Grc re, &C., to be lad
Oat The Brick Sore, al the very lowest
c.sh pri 'es. Cali aud examine.
Nov. 8.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-11-06

II iowa Subscribers who DO not get then
psp<ss viii please call at The ONCE ani mostly
ss e sf.- effset
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-11-06

ar Fire-wood taken in payment OF sab
scriptions to Ills paper. If delivered soon.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-11-06

'nNs and a. half miles north OF Plymouth.
~ on the west side o. the Michigan Road.
/ co ntaining 500 Acres; 80 acres Of which are
impfoted and cultivated, and under good fen
ces- A good Apple Orcha I'd in good bearing
order. of 30 trees, mostly OF good grated Fruit;
Also young Peach Orchard in good growing
order, OF az trees of The best variety Of graft
ed fr.Iit.
This arm is bearti ully situated onthe Mich
igan Road. being Highland dry, with fair pro-
portion oil Tiinbers Meadow, and Plew Land.
and being close. TO 20. the county seat makes
1t very desirable situation.
For particulars en- it1ife Of the Of the owner
Inv ng in Plymouth. t 1872
-l.l I0tf n. B. PERSHlNG.a
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-11-06


The great popularity which Molfat's Life
Pills and Phoenix Bitters have attained in con-
sequence OF The extraordinary cures effected
ly their use, renders it unnecessor for the
proprietor to enter into particular analysis
OF thelr medicinal virtues or properties. Hav-
ing been more than twenty years before the
pubiic, and hav NJ the united testimony Of
more than Three Milo Is Of persons who have
been restored to the ENJOYMENT of perfect
health by them, it is believed that the repu-
tation Is The best vegetable medicine now be
lore tie public, admits OF no dispute. In al
most every city aud village in the United
States, there are many who are ready TO tes-
THY TO their efficacy in removing disease, ami
giving TO the whole system renewed vigor and
health.
IN cases OF Scrofula, Ulcers. Scurvy or
fruplions o the skin, The operation of the
IL Medicines is truly astonishing, often re
moving in few days, every vestige OF these
loashsome diseases, by their pu lying effects
on the blood. Fever and Ague, Dyspepsia.
Dropsy, Piles, and in short most all diseases,
soon yield 10 their curative properties. NO
family should be witho t them, a. by their
timely use much suffering and expense may
be we'd.
Prepared ly William B. Moffat. NJ. D.. N.
Y, and for sale by
PERSHiNG & Co.
Plymouth Ind, Oct i6, 1856. 2yl
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-11-06

HtOME 10 d lex Store. whe yon will fud
~ the luIges,, lest aud cheapest 10 in | ly
m'u'h.
Nov. 6. n. II. OGLESBES & CO.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-11-06

GtALL at tie Brick Store aud examine the
" Nice,t flock Of Lad es Dress Gods e. er
brought 10 his market aud bst er tina
that hey are 20 cheap that it lakes very
sl,mll am, unit of IN nsy 10 buy dress pattern.
Nov. 6;
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-11-06

EHOR Farmers and others, resolved and fos
IL sale cheap atour Seed Store u, LaPcr,e-
iv. o6.,55. m LEMON & son. {.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1856-05-15
JOnatban,s Hunting Excursion.

"Did you ever hear Of the scrape ] and
Uncle Ezekiel had ducking ont on the Conecti-
cut River ?" asked Jonathan TimbertOes, while
amusing his old Dutch hostess, who had a
greed to entertain him in consideration Of "a
bran new tin mik-pan.
"No, never did-do tell it,"
"Well, you must know that l and Uncle
Zeke took it into our heads to go a cunning
after ducks, in fathers skiff: SO in we got and
sculled down the river; proper
sight of ducks flew backwards and forward, /
tell ye. aud bimeby few Of them lit
down on the marsh and went to feeding on
muscles. catched up my powder to prime,
and it slipped right out of my hand apd sunk
to the bottom OF the river. The water was a.
mazingly clear and could see 1t on the bot
tom. Now couldn't swim jot, so SEE tC
Uncle Zeke, your pretty clever feloT-jes
let me take your powder horn to prime and
don't you think the Stingy critsr WOuldn't.-
Well, sez l, you'er pretty good diver. and II
you'll dive and get it, I'll give you primn. "
Il thought he'd leave his powder horn, but
he didn't, but stuck it in his pocket, and down
he went and there he staid,"
Here the old lady opened her eyes with
wonder and a pause ofsome time ensued, when
Jonathan added
Il looked down, and what do you think the
crtter was doing ?"
Lord T. exclaimed the old woman, I'm
sure dontknow"
"There he was, sitting right on the bot
tom of the river, pourn' out Of my horn into
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