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Louisiana Intelligence.

The Shreveport Southwestern of the 14th says:
The river is falling slowly, but accounts from
above report it to have risen seven feet at Fulton
Since our last, the Lecomte, Amanda, Swan, Hope
and VIM. r. Douglass have arrived from New Orleans;
and the Bloomer from Jefferson. The Era left yeser
day for upper Red river
The weather continues unfavorable for cotton. It..
rained nearly all Sunday night, and the mornings and
evenings have been chilly.
The Mount Lebanon Baptist of the 18th says:
The weather has been damp and warm, and for
several days cloudy and drizzy but upon the whole,
favorable for cotton, potatoes, etc.
Sickness is abating Our town and the surround
ing country presents no new cases that hear of.
In the Madison American of Saturday last we find
the following:
We are informed that on Sunday last (llth inst }
Mr.. Drew, an overseer, on the 39th section of the
Vicksburg and Shreveport Railroad, in which the
latter was shot by the former, and instantly killed.
The Alexandria American of Saturday last says:
We speak from report only; crops are far from
promising in quantity, cotton especially and it is
apprehended that the sudden decrease in price (ren
II to 10 cents) will seriously affect the monetary
affairs OF those planters who cultivate that staple
alone. The weather has assumed more than usually
wintry appearance and tone during the past week.
The Baton Rouge Comet of Tuesday says.
! We notice the sugar mills on the opposite side o
| the river have commenced the work of grinding W
the crop. The crop of cane in West Baton Rouge il
| unusually heavy this season. s-
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DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.


UIhu LxpeulIlCu. D.
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 2l.-Col. johnson, OF the Utah ex
pedtion, arrived at Fort Kearney on the oath. The
5th Infantry, eight companies of the 10TH and two
batteries of Artillery, reached Fort Laramie the
7th.
Financial
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 2l.-At large meeting held at the
Merchants Exchange, it was resolved to receive cur
rency at par. Several private bankers receiving
currency on deposit.
New York, Oct 2l.-The Niagara sailed at noon.
She does not take any specie. Money is stringent.
Washington News.
- WASHINGTON, Oct. 2l.- Assurances have been
officially received that England will not interfere
with the United States Governments arrangements
respecting the Nicaragua transit route
Toucy's friends confidently assert that he will re-
main in his present position, and will not take seat
on the Supreme bench.
Street ARRAY.
MEMPHIS, Oct IA street fight took place to-day
between Col Cockwel, of the Commercial Hotel, and
DR.. Hook the latter was badly wounded by shot.
Domestic Markets.
New YORK, Oct. 2l.-Cotton quiet. Flour 81 65
to 81 rs for State S. 35 to S. 65 for Southern Wheat
81 20 to 81 80. Corn 70 to II. Prime Pork s2l so
to $2l Is. .,...,
CINCINNATI, Oct. 21.-Flour 81 Is to 4 SO, closing
dull with no buyers over 81. Whisky l59. Exchange
on New York per cent nominal and scarce
River Intelligence.
V1cKsBURG, Oct 2l.-The Paul Jones passed down
at 10 o'clock p NJ.
vIoKsBuRG, Oct. 2l.-The Eclipse passed at 8, and
the Virginia at O'Clock, P. M.
[RY BALIzE LINE.I
SOUTHWEST PASS, Oct. 2l.-The ship Winder-
mere, from Liverpool to J. P. Whitney J. Co., has
arrived here in distress, having experienced heavy
weather. during which she sprung leak and received
other damage.
The bark P. R. Hazetine, Capt Combs, twenty
four days from Boston with assorted merchandise,
has arrived.
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nrlsslss,ppl 1ntell,gence.


We learn from the Eastern Clarion that on the l4th
Mr.. c. p Barnett, who lived few miles from Pauld-
ing came to his death from swallowing sulphate of
morphine for quinine, the latter having been pre-
scribed by physician. s Rf
The same paper states that on the 18th inst, Mr..
B. v. Gamage attempted to arrest runaway negro
who had disguised himself as an Indian, and finally
shot him dead with gun, the negro having drawn q
pistol on him.
The Macon Star of the 18th says:
The weather has quite suddenly changed to what
may be called quite cool-cool enough for FROST But
for the clouds and high wind on Thursday night, we
would have had frost In fact, some say there was
slight one-quite slight though.
The Marion Republican of the 18th gives the fol-
lowing account of fatal shooting affair in that place:
Mr.. Henry Washburn was shot by Mr.. R. W. Maxey
on the l4th inst The aray took place in the gro
Gerry house of Mr.. Wiley johnson in this place. Ash
burn out of the house and fell, and died in few
moments The shot, it is said, passed through his
heart. Maxey has given himself up, and is to be
tried this OFriday) evening. Rumor says the shot
was fired in selfdefence
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Department News.
From the Washington Union of the 18th we extrs

From the Washington Union of the 18th we extract
the following: sis9
Postmasters' Suppties.-The Postmaster General
has ordered that all postmasters whose compensa-
ton exceeds $2 so per quarter shall be supplied with
wrapping paper twine and sealing wax, for the use
of their Offices by the Post0fice Depa tment and
the rule adopted March II, 1855, in relation to the
same subject, is repealed. s.. 4 M ~, u.
All postmasters whose compensation per quarter is
less than Sl2 80 purchase for the use Of their
offices reasonable amount of the articles last above
mentioned provided the nett proceeds OF such offices
| are not less than $40 per year. e n :,
! Chinese Sugar Cane. (Sorgho Sucre.) .)-Mr. J. F.
| c. HYDE of Newton Centre, Massachusetts,, (says
correspondent writing to the head OF the agricultural
division of the Patent Ofce) has West India sugar
mill of two horse power in constant operation, and
grinds for his and several adjoining conn-
ties, He, charges fifty cents per gallon for making
syrup for Others from their canes, ard sells his own
at one dollar per gallon. So he viii soon get back
his 5000 spent for his MILL and he has already turned
the laugh at his alleged folly.a He is making bar
rels oil syrup every day. and has full bank of large
boilers at work. He will have his 6egasse made into
paper. He weighs his canes and keeps count of bis
| products. =.
Dr. John Bacon, one of the microscopic committee
of the Boston Society of Natural History who at
time sided with Dr. A. A. ays, reports that the com
mttee on Chinese sugar cane bad come to the con
ciusion that The crystals Of sugar obtained from
Capt. Wainrrishfs ripe cane ,eere Of the form ol
those Of cane sugar, andwili repertaccordingy. =
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RIVER INTELLIGENCE.
THuasDAY, !, October 70,

THURSDAY, October 70, 1857.
Yesterday the weather was clear but quite cold.
As to business the levee II was dull indeed
as it has been for week or more past Arriyasisw,
receipts light, departures few and freights yery
scarce. At the upper landing we have five afgs
boats laid up, and as large number across The river
awaiting business Their officers are On hand watch
ing the first indications Of business improving, ID
that they may get to work OF course tiniea are
tight with them as well as others, and more dolefu1
set Of men we have rarely ever met with They have
our warmest sympathies but we can do no more than
eondoe with them. ~ < -
DEpARTuREs.-Y Yesterday the following boats left
port Laurel HILL for Bayou Sara Cora, for Attaka-
pas Anna Perrett, for opelousas r. W. Powell, for
Milliken's Bend ;YAlonzo Child, 7. C. Twichen and
Gladiator, for ST. Louis-the latter with the daily
Cairo u S. mail. Il
ARRIVALS est Louis packet New Monongahela, s
Capt. NJ A. Cox arrived with large cargo, and will
leave again on Saturday. Her attentive clerk, Mr..
S. S. Eutriken, has onr thanks for late papers.
The Red river packet jos. Holden, Capt R. H.
Martin, arrived with 767 bales cotton. lgs,s..
The Ouachta packet Bayou Belle, Capt j. d.
Walker, arrived from Trenton with 622 bales cotton,
and will leave again on Saturday at Pm. Her.
officers report the following: ii .
Nemoranda-The steamer Bayou Belle left Tren-
ton on the nth inst reports rise in the Ouachta
at Trenton Of es, but it had fallen IS inches, and
was falling the whole way down. b
The St. Louis packet Florida, Capt. Lee, arrived
with large cargo. 4 -
The Yicksbnrg and Milliken's Bend packet Choc-
taw, Captain ]. NJ White, arrived with $40 bales
cotton and leaves to-day at P. N. We thank Mr..
W. T. Duncan her obliging clerk, for late papers.
tSlpau for Red Rirer.-Posityely to-day at 8 2.
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GREAT FIRE IN CHICAGo.-We learn from the Chi
cago Press that the morning Of the 1lth inst fire
broke out in that city which destroyed large mum.
ber of stores, shops, dwellings, stables, ETC. The
Press says: .... ..=-
The greatest scene Of destruction was on State
street. front of the block which entirely laid in
ruins leaving standing only the corner buildings both
on Adams and Monroe streets. The buildings de-
stroyed were the large threestory wooden building
owned by Aid Harris, known formerly as the Irving
house. also several wooden frame buildings South Of
the alley occupied as stores and residences in the
upper stories. North of the alley State street
eral fine residences of Messrs. Tiffany Gimors, Tai
cot Blinn and Others destroyed. The total loss
must reach nearly $l25 ,000
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-10-22

STRANGE REVERSAL OF FORTUNE. Miss Cora
Wthers, of New York, married in defiance of the
wishes of her family, and was cut off from them. As
Madame de Wilhorst she went upon the STAGE achev-
ed success, and prospered Until recently, negotia-
ons have been progressing in regard to her appear
ance in Paris. they have been broken off, says the
Courier des Etats Unis in consequence of her hus
band having inherited fortune. About the same
time this news was received, the father of Madame
became sufferer by the financial troubles of the
times-singuarly reversing their positions.
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Ntm 0rlearrs Bulb Crfstent.
THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER "a, 1887.
Later from Havana.


The U. s. mail steamship Cahawba, Capt. Bulloch,
from New York via Havana arrived yesterday morn
ing having left the latter place on the 18th inst. Her
purser furnishes the following memoranda:
The health Of Havana is now good, yellow fever
having left for the season. SLAYER was captured
near Sagua Ia Grande, the l4th inst, and brought
to Havana with $40 negroes on board, in state of
starvation. She is an American vessel, but had no
Americans on board
y Stock of sugars on hand, 100000 boxes. Prices
have declined although heavy holders prefer ship
ping on their own account to selling.
Business is more active. Exchanges are hard.
New York five days to premium. London, under
large receipts from New York of sterling bills, to 8
premium.
The Cahawba brings over half million Of specie,
consigned to various houses in this city.
On the l4th inst, latitude 81 degrees Is minutes,
longitude IS degrees 10 minutes, passed brig P. R
Curtis, of Portland bound to the nerthward.
On the 10th, at about o'clock in the morning,
James Dorian, person who had stored himself away
to avoid paying his passage, and who had been suf.
fering from delirum tremens, came on deck and
Jumped overheard. The ship was stopped, but pass.
ing under the wheel he must have been instantly
| killed.
| The brig Mary Elizabeth, Of and from New Or
leans arrived at Havana on the morning of the 18th
inst October 20, about 81 miles southeast of the
Southwest Pass, exchanged signals with American
ship Arno.
| The Cahawba brought the following passengers:
Mrs Hopkins child and Miss Grogen, W. NJ: Neu
man. A. Maberts, j. Luther lady and daughter A. Ezkn
A Betat Mrs Brogin Monheimer seniS and brother
lady S. Packwood, lady and daughter; NJ Belanger, F.
Gipn j. Davis lady child and servant G. T. Benis, lady
i Sander Miss Holt B. UhhSn, g H Norton and family %n
gomcry and family Mrs. johnson, Mr. Levy Mrs. A. Gould
Mrs Redman, Miss NJ. Dale, Mrs. j. Florence Mrs
Chambers II. McCo friend and servant j. T. Tnny, Mrs
Jeger, Miss H. Mcintyre Miss g Read Mrs n A. Mcguire
child and Miss Hasene, l. Meyers, Miss g A. Lv
ingston Roenfeld and sister H. vasbenan A. b. Grave
D. Boni. and lady W. Jener lady two children and servant
j. Votatt and servant Miss " Jesse and two servants u
| Simpson, l.. Unsoa, N. Carroll.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-10-22
FOR. Y zoo RIV E R.

Leaves n THURSD y. 22i inst, at s P NJ
, ~ YAZOO RIVER FOR LEFLORE
lHAElktS Dect-The fine light da' hit steamer Atalan-
ssE@4 ta, drawing Is inches) jim Kelly, master will
leave above for Greenwood Lore Sdon McBee Landing
City all the intermediate landings Yazoo
river. For freight, apply on board
o2l j. s. PAGAUD, Advertising Agent.
EThe Ataanta just of dock and stands AL in all the
Offices The A. has clerk the levee ready to
receive freight of CuStomhouse
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FOR RED RIV Err.

Leaves THURSDAY 22d inst at 8 O'clock 7. n
~. FOR SHREVEPORT. DIb ECT
EAkLAr1 1-For Shreveport. Grand Bayou ST. Maurice.
i4s--MEA Campte Grand Ecore, Cotie, Alexandra and
ortons Landing all intermediate landings Red River
The light daugh fast running passenger packet steamer
swan. Chas Hayes master will leave above For freight
passage apply on board
OH T. B. SMITH Tchoupi'oulas street.
Leaves on THURSDAY 22d inst. at 5 p NJ positively.
H-o REGULAR UPPER RED RIV-
4s.tEs5 s. er packet steamer Era No. 2-for Hurricane
St Maurice Grand Ecore and alexandriaThe elegant
swift running passenger packet steamer Err No John
MASTER in place Of the W. r. Douglass will
leave above. For freight or passage, apply on board
o2l ]. S. PAGAuD, Advertising Agent.
Leaves on THURSDAY, 22d inst. at s P. NJ.
INDEPEND mt PIA lei s. LINE.
H- FOR SHREVEPORT, COTILE,
E Barbins and Norman's Landings Grand Ecore,
SS@sEa Alexandria Grand Bayou and all intermediate
landings Red the weknown fast running
packe steamer Amanda, Captain N Briggs, John Camp,
clerk, will above For freight apply
board. r. p ANDERSON u Co,
ol9 81 Natche2 street.
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Leaves with dispatch.
u REETTy, AR NJ n MID

caves MIN dlspatcT
H REGULAR ME MPHIS THU RS
akElT = DAY Two Weeks packet steamer Peter Tel
lon, John Box master.-For Memphis, Helena,
Friars Point Napoleon Gaines Landing and Gasors Land
ngs Columbia Deer Creek Greenye Argyle Landing Ken,
tucky Bend Washington Point Worthipgtou Grand
Lake Princeton Carolina Landing Ashton Pitchers Point
laningsThe superior and swift running passenger packet
Peter Te1IOn, John Box master will leave as
above. For freight passage apply on board,
.oclO j. S. PAGAUD, Advertising Agent.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-10-22

Leaves on SATURDAY, 9th inst, at 5 P. NJ.
FOR ST. LOUIS, CAIRO, HICF-
lsEIats man, New Madrid, Memphis, Helena, Napoleon
senger steamer New Monong aheIa NJ A. Cox, master,
s. Enirken clerk, will leave above For freight or pas
sage having elegant Recommendations apply on board.
oaJ j. S. PAGAUD, Advertising Agent.
p5 Particular attention paid Memphis Helena, Napoleon
and, frepht
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-10-22

CyNGER,S Sc WING NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
. New Fmiy Machiues also railors, shoemakers',
Saddes and Plantation Sewing Machines for sale 33
Camp street
Old machne improved repaired and other machines
ceived in exchange at NJ Singer Co.'s
oaice in New YuTk ALTER BONNETT,r
of iy Agent fer Louisiana and Tpxas and elsewhere.
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Leaves SATURDAY, Oct Path at =. NJ
H- MEMPHIS and VIEW ORLEANS
e1EI+s&S Packet Line-For Memphis and the Bends-The
Fs..4la frsi-class H. II. w. I1il Captain
Newell receiving freight at foot OF Girod street,
will leave above For freight apply board
j. ii. FRElIlGH
Office under the ST. Charles Hotel.
nspThs Line Napoleon with regular Packets for
White and Memphis with superior
Packets for St. Louis and for Lonsv willie.
Adams' Express carried reguarly by this Line. OIL
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-10-22

THOMAS BARKER, GENERAL AGENT AND
l. COLLECTOR = Particular attention given to STEAM
BOAT BUSINESS. Baton Rouge, La. -, . -
References-Barbee & BENJAMIN, George A. Pike. s. M
Hart Co. arguier & Lanoue, COL Andrew Malta, Hon. r
II. Morgan, N. o. mtl3 u
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Leaves with dispatch
49, FOR ST. LOUIS, CAIRO, HICK-
hAHlLts5 man. New Madrid Memphis, Helena Napoleon,
sseSas Vicksbnrg. and all intermediate landngs-The
entirely light draugh PACKET steamer Scot
land, H. c. McComes, MASTER will leave above. For
freight or passage apply on board, or to
j. F. ALIEN Agent, 15 Poydras ST.
J. S. PAGAuD, Advertising Agent
SThe s, will pay strict attention way and plantation
freight oS
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OUA-CHITA RIVER.

Ea[eaves on SATURDAY, Path instant. at p positively
r. FOR OU ACHIT A-THE WELL
sAAL,ts = known light draft steamer Bayou Belle,
sssi=ssss J. D. Walker master, will leave as above,
Monroe Columbia md all intermediate landings.
The Bayou receiving freight the foot of Cusomhouse
street. will positively leave advertised For light
passage, spply on board or J. S. PAGAUD,
Advertising Agent.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-10-22
WEIR MISSISSIPPI.

Leaves WEDNESDAY, 2lst instant. at 5P: N:
~ MEMPHIS and NEW ORLEANS
sa4Allt,ls y PACKET LINE.-Regular Wednesday Packet
FSSSA for Memphis Cairo and all the Bends--the spen
did packet Ingomar, Capt j. W Gosee, is now
receiving fregg the of Good street and will leave
above. For freight passage. Apply on board or to
p J. II. FREIGH, Agent
Office under St Charles Hotel.
ICY This line connects Napoleon with regular packets for
White AND Arkansas rivers and at Memphis with superior
packets for St Louis and for Louisville
nS~ Adams Expr carried Regularly by this line ol9
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-10-22

NEWELL COTTON SORE EWS-SIX AND NINE
IN diameter by twelve long, cut in Lahe ont
solid metal supply in and for sale al the usual
prices ,lT'@-.-= SAMUEL j. GILMAN,
ty3J Sm&W . =, 70 Gravier r ct,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-10-22

NJbTA RIAL MOTTO A-THE UNDERSIG NED hav-
ing taken an office II Common street. is prepared to
conduct the Notaal business and respectfully socs the
patronage of his friends and the public.
P. W. ROBERT.
New Orelns, May Is. lS57.-nyl6 Iy ,...
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TIME lMPttDt ED McCHESNEX WASH
ING NJ AGHLNE-Mannfacturet and for sale by the sub
Orders left 10 Apollo street. Magazine
in 46 Mechanics Exchange the grocery
James Collins 6S Apollo street, where specimen may seem
will, promptly attended to Al ask OF the public fair
trial. and they do not give RETURN Them and the
money will be refunded j. ~ DAUGHERTY.
iyl4 ly No. 10 Apo 10
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UPPER MISSISSIPPI.

Leaves OIL SATURDAY, the 2!h inst: ats P N
~ U. ). MAIL STEAMER JAMES
sAHlSt e. Woodruff, for St. Louis Cairo. Memphis
IsSz and all intermediate landings This avorite and
c. s. Rogers mnster W. Ford clerk
will leave above, on her next regular trip
W. Is in speed and in all
comfort and safety Extra state rooms for the special
commodation of families.
j. S. PAGAUD, Advertising Agent.
Passengers will be supplied on board the boat With through
Pacihc. and Baimore and Ohio Railroads. o22
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~ REGULAR SATURDAY MORN
lahEItsG ing Packet for Vcksburg-The steamer X. w.
tss.A Adams, Ch Z Marshall masser e. " will leave
seph Rodney Waterproof Naichez Fort Adams Bayou Sara
Baton Rouge, Plaqnemine Donaldsonve and the Coast as
above. freight passage, apply on board or to
W. c. PORTER. l3 Gravier street. Z
n Particular attention given to plantation business Yazoo
freight taken high water rates with the privilege OF re-
uh;rn oil
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Leaves cn = IfU RS DAY. 22d inst, Mt 5 P NJ
NuE. FOR BATESVIl4IE,J JACKSON
port Pocahonta aud all intermediate landings on
ss@AaNa White river-The light drangh passenger
steamer Atlanta. Smith, MASTER will leave above. For
freight Q passage, apply on board
o2l j. S. PAGAUD Advertising Agent
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-10-22

CARD-I HAVE RESUMED THE ACTIVE PRAC
tce of the Law in connection with the duties of Commits
soner Of the United States and of the several States
Union. Office No. 81 Ciravier street.
EHRTSTY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-05-16

Bloomfield TO be supplied. Lyndon and Kirby,
A. c. Smith. Sutton and Burke, J. s spinney.
Barton Landing, to be supplied Derby, s. Tar
bell. Holland and Morgan, to be supplied. West
field and Troy, A. Howard Barton and Irasburgh,
Il. d. Hopkins. Albany, A. McMullon. Crafts
bury, s. II. Colburn. South llardwick, f. Petten
gill. Walden, J. Enright Cabot and Calais, d.
s. Dexter. Marshhcld, to be supplied. c. W
Gushing, principal of Ncwbury Seminary, member
Of Newbury Quarterly Conference
RssoiUed, That the thanks Of the Vt. Annual
Conference be rendered to the people Of Bratteboro
for the generous and elegant christian hospitality
which has been extended to MS during our stay
among them, and we assure them that their beauti-
full town and their kind hospitality will long be a
cherished recollection in the way Of our pilgrimage
Resolred, That we cordially express our thanks
to the members Of the choir for their faithful and
excellent service, and to the Brattleboro Cornet
Band for their soul-stirring serenades.
Resolved, That a copy of the above resolutions
be furnished for publication in each Of the news
papers issued In this place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-05-16

WANTS TO GET DATED BAcK.-On beauii-
fol Sunday afternoon last Fall, young couple
from an adjoining town came down to our vii
lage, stopped at one of the hotels, sent out for
a clergyman and were married. The young
man Iaaid-- tho foe iasts n n,arriana earii6eafe
and they left the hotel happy couple. A few
days since the young man called upon the cler-
gyman with his certificate, ''Gnd 'UiShed to get
it dated back" "How far back do yOu tciSh il
daied"' inquired the clergyman. "Why, as
near as zoe can calculate, about a couple of
months" replied the young man. This the
clergyman seemed TO decline doing, but the
young man wished he would, 'Gs he had rdth-
er giUe fire dollars than not 10 hare il dated
back" The clergyman regretted the necessity
of dating back The certificate, and was very sor-
ry he could not comply with his wishes so the
young man left with his SIS and marriage GER
ti6cale, the latter being ''ds near a., they could
calculate, about couple Of months too short %
-Hdrana Journal.