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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12

PIANOS, MELODEONS AND MUSIC.
The Cash System adopted!
PRICES GREATLY REDUCED!!
HORACE WATERS,
No. 333 BROADWAY, New YORK.
AGENT FOR THE BEST BOSTON and
NEW YORK INSTRUMENTS.
T1HE largest assortment of Pianos, Melodeops,
i Musical Instruments and Musical Merchan-
disc of all kinds, in the United States. Pianos
from ten different Manufactures, comprising those
of every variety of style, from the plain, neat and
substantial Ia octaves, in Walnut or Rosewood
Cases, $3.50 to 5000, to those of the most elegant
finish up to One Thousand Dollars. No house in
the Union can compete with the above in the num-
Der, variety and celebrity of its instruments, nor in
the Extre nelly Low Prices at which they are sold.
Horace Waters Modern Improved Pianos, with
or without Iron Frames, possessing in their I'M
provements of over strings and action, length OF
scale, power, and compass of tone equal to the
Grand Piano, united with the beauty and durabli-
ty of structure of the square Piano. They are
Justly pronounced by the Press and by the first
Musical Masters to be equal to those of any other
mandatory. They are built of the best and most
thoroughly seasoned material, and guaranteed to
stand the action of every climate.
Each Instrument guaranteed to give satisfaction,
or purchase money refunded. Secondhand Pianos
at great bargains, constantly in store. prices from
$50 to $40.
Horace Waters Melodeons, superior Instruments
in tone. touch and durability of make. (Tuned
the equal temperament.) Melodeons of all other
styles and makes. Price, $45, $50, $75, 500,
Sl25, $780, double Reeds $50; double Reeds and
two banks of Keys 5000. Less very liberal dis
count. Clergymen and Churches, an extra dis
count.
Martins Guitars, Browns Harps, Flutes, Flu
tinas Accordeons, Violins and Musical Instruments
of all kinds at lower prices than ever before offer
ed to the public A large discount to Teachers
and Schools. The trade supplied on the most lib
eral terms.
Music One of the largest and best selected
catalogues Of Music now published, comprising
many of the choicest and most popular airs of the
day. and will be sold at third off from the reg
ular prices.
Music sent by mail to all parts of the country,
post paid. Particular and personal attention paid
to all orders received by mail. Satisfaction guar
antecd in every instance. Pianos and Melodeons
for rent, and rent allowed on purchase. Pianos
and Melodeons for sale on monthly payments
Second hand Pianos taken in exchange for new
General and select Catalogues and Schedule of
prices forwarded to all parts of the country by mail
aEGreat inducements offered to agents in all
parts of the country to sell the Horace Waters
Pianos, Melodeons, and Catalogue Of Music.
July II, 1s56-tf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12
WOODLAND NURSERY.
u
FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES,
VINES AND PLANTS.

VINES AND PLANTS.
rHALKLEY GILLTNGHAM & SON, re-
~ spectfully invite the attention Of the citizens
of Charles county to their extensive Nursery Of
FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES, PLANTS AND
VINES. It is on the Mount Vernon estate, Fairfax
county, Va. At Woodlawn care is taken, as far as
practicable, to cultivate such Trees and Plants
ly, as are known to be valuable.
IEOrders left with F. w. DAY, Agent, in
Port Tobacco for any of the varieties to be found
in their Catalogue, will be attended to in time for
re-planting in the latter part of April next. The
Agent will deliver them at Port Tobacco neatly
packed. Those who prefer having Trees, SIC. de-
livered at Alexandria, Va, will address their orders
to c. G1LLNeHAM & Son, at that place.
Dec II. l856=lm.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12
REMOVAL.
CLOCKS & WATCHES REPAIRED.
r.
REMOVAL.

TULIUS QUENSEL, has removed his shop to
j the house adjoining the old Indian King Ho-
tel, Port Tobacco. He still continues to repair
Clocks and Watches at the shortest notice, and
will warrant them to keep correct time for twelve
months.
He will keep for sale some fine JEWELRY
and WATCHES, to which he respectfully in
vites attention. CHEAP FOR CASH.
Cash will be given for OLD SILVER.
Jan. o. 1857
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12
NOTICE..

MR. l.. " OLIVER is partner in our House
lvl from this date. The business will be con-
Quoted as heretofore under the name and style of
Penn & Mitchell.
PENN & MITCHELL.
Baltimore, Feb. 2. 1857. feb 12-tf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12
MERCHANT TAILOR.
MILLWRIGHTING.

MlLLWRIGHTING.
THE subscriber is fully prepared to execute
i M1LLWRIGHTING in any of its branches,
in the best workman like manner.
Building, repairing, engineering, &c.
Person desiring his services will direct letters
Dufheld, Charles County, Md.
ALLISON F. BEALLE.
Feb IA, le56-tf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12

BOUNTY LAND WARRANTS & CLAIMS
ID WANTED.-I will always give the highest
prices in cash for Warrants or unsettled Bounty
Land Claims, if applied to in Port Tobacco on
Tuesdays, or at my residence near Aliens Fresh,
in person or by letter on all other days.
Oct 23-6m w. A. POSEY.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12
BIBB & CO.,

BlBB & CO.,
SUCCESSORS TO
r . : BINS & BIBB,
q + THE OLD STAND 80 e. Ill LIGHT ST,
ALTIMO ORE,
Proprietors of the
BALTIMORE STOVE HOUSE,
and Manufacturers Of
Scots Little Giant Corn and Cob Mill,
.NEWSHaJM'S AGRICULTURAL BOILERS,
MACGREGOR'S HOT AIR FURNACES,
Maegregor's Radiators, Heating ind Fire Place
Stoves,
Also, Stoves, PARLoa CRATES, Hollow WARE
COOKING RANGES, COPPER and TIN WARE, &c.
SHIPS CABoosEs, of all sizes and most approved
patterns. The RE-IMPRoyED OLD DOMINION
Cook SrovE, can be had only from Bib & Co.,
at the old stand, 80 and Al Light St.; BALTIMORE.
dec ll-6m
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12
HORSES AND MULES.

H1HE subscriber will be in Port Tobacco on
l. the 18th of MARCH next, with lot of supe-
rior HORSES and MULES for sale. Persons
wishing to make selection will do well to attend
at that time.
feb 10. JAMES H. SHREVE.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12
NOTICE.

4 LII persons indebted to the subscriber for
IA GOODS purchased, or otherwise, for the
year 1856, are hereby requested to call immed-
,tely and settle their accounts, by cash or note.
Jan Is, 1857 4 w BARNES.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12

CIGARS.-Just received prime lot of Hava-
~ ma Cigars, to which the attention of smokers
is invited. VIM. BOSWELL.
NH 6
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12
WANTED.
FIVE HUNDRED IT.

FIVE HUNDRED TURKEYS,
TOR which will pay the highest prices in
IL cash. Address me at Pomonkey P. O.. or at
Washington City, Navy Yard, No. 673, Third
Street, east. JOHN H. NELSON.
Dec 25, 1856.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12
FOR SALE,

A NEGRO WOMAN s. TWO CHILDREN.
"A. The elder Boy seven years of age, the
younger Girl four years Of age. For informa-
ton apply at tins office.
NH l2-3t
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12
COLLECTORS SALE.

OOLLElO UIC y OAIIC.
DY virtue of the provisions of the laws of De-
ID cember session, 1874 and l845, l will sell at
public sale, to the highest bidder, for cash, on
the premises, on THURSDAY the 9th day of March
instant, between the hours of ~ NJ and P. M.
tract or parcel of Land called "Part Of White
Forest,'' containing
so ACRES,
lying and being in the Fourth Election District of
Charles County Levied on and taken in execu-
ton to satisfy State and County taxes due for the
years 1854 and 1855; assessed in the name of
John T. Rawlings.
SYLVESTER MUDD, Late Collector.
mars ($l 6D
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12
NOTICE.
NOTICE.

NOTICE..
TIME County Commissioners for Charles Coun-
Il ty. willmeet at their office, in Port Tobacco
on MONDAY, the 18th day of MARCH next,
and continue in session SIX CONSECUTIVE DAYS,
for the purpose of making changes and transfers of
the assessable property of the county.
By order,
r. E. BATEMAN, Clerk
Feb 5, Ie57.-tm
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12

ID EADY-MADE CIOTHING-A general as
III sortment of Over Coats Business and Hunt
ing Goats, for sale by WIN BOSWELL.
pct %
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12
FISH.
March 10, 1S56.-tm

FISH.
TAS. C. SELLMAN & SON will deliver
u HERRING at Port Tobacco Warehouse and
at Chapel Point Wharf. during the approaching
season, from Matthias Point Fishery.
March 6, 1857.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12

FOR ROAD SUPERVISOR.
TAMES w. GARNER respectfully announces
u himself a candidate for Road Supervisor for
the third election district. feb 26
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12

THE connection Of ROBERT L. WOOD, with
l. our firm, is this day dissolved by mutual con-
sent. Az we desire an early settlement of the old
firm accounts, we respectfully ask those indebted
to to respond promptly by cash notes at short
date-and those having claims against t,s, will
please present them Immediately for settlement
The business will be continued under the name and
style of WINNERS, & Co.
OK. WILMER, BROS. & co.
Alexandria, Va, Jan s.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12
GENTLEMEN'S DRESS BOOTS.
GEORGE HARTMAN,

GEORGE HARTMAN,
1914 Pratt, near Hanover ST. .Baliinorf,
LII DRESS BOOTS, Morocco and Cal6kin,)
made in the most fashionable manner and Of tho
best materials Also, complete assortment Of
LACE BOOTS. He particularly solicits call
from his country friends and Others feeling assured
that he will be able to give satisfaction with regard
to prices, etc. oct 20.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1857-03-12

Such J. he hea,iIng 81 an lftisa q. cor
fe>passno % ib' IDisl'd, Haf = ga,,st ii
aid eircpls'ioa srsl itc'-asinv infacnce
II sppsrs that ar attempt s H,-k.is 'o
break up ID" bases Il yre-,,iid,.un tia' 10
SD the kngll-l, fnc'y as,i. nh tls is.r.sa
eitis,. oi 'le lai;~d \ srdsea li4e le,i.v
IN qge.tioa aniinaivsrts ufya b.. s'fa,k Di-
81 sioe a. in altogether tae vrng I.r,rt.on
Ihe correpqst'bi eslsu,lj ih,uk- i,.a' 'i,s
siplrss~ra u serh .,si@> b. aerty H..
shutting 4 valve isa tie nH,ogai af iis'
fotp wh'A II q lo nj gHi ysB. 20 "ps Gay
viii ID aBssl..f IIe sitr.Lgt,s 1,e Ao,H
i,0aas-~ wbicb psssi.s cas;y, ., h,,s!rsI,
e'~ thrown n iis' va afeafi, foasriass
hiDirAoocs =, <na' o. o. aasasal ,s = sis
tiai ,nh.bi,,cN. We q.er ia pasgs a. es-
trss' frtsu 't' htisr
FersosAl 'ml-,s',o1e sfn p, rs,iy a
par. q oati.rvve~via ls.l.r hat aisg ss
yeiI Sid ,i,s; an married wan. bsi tkr
| fasler Il ek slr-n xhsse mar zFss sa.iasTsr
tfsy lsa.e 20 trm ,isHi .iasH Grd y, "p-
p1.ii.0n ~ ~ lia' s,g sasi ih.a, ~ ~
peofsA - eNpr7ss ~ cuviof.on iha' Il
ls7sss oss.lssH - tt~ pss~'.'rt,"n .H kasia'rf
y d,r b. 'hr .ssial .ysis-a rrs-s,a-i zrsi
/ fss,ers-I y, tho lsaifofs a f.ag.assi. whsk
"fsbsl ~ Rary. n per'ss'y a sesfs
'ng np apparsos' pr~vruis f'af 'r'Tn
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1857-03-12

u, the asrtyal ~ ti' tghassa Il Now
prloans ~ learn thu, Df. KIsn' krSr
y s>F dei VI iIavnna aisou, 'he msiair ID
ifhruar iia boibcf sili ssLrs xese
whh k,n ~ the tnne - his hath Tbn n.
h.ra' ~ bf i. va al'uslad ~ il.e timT
pane h. ilsyus uie csp'aip'''re-ai a ib'
I-aiS.. and inahy rpsa.sl, oiheisi-
Jbs filo~iag ste4th n ~ ksNT. llfr
t,g isg read w,,h interest at ,hi. ysyrsi.
lif Kan wa ,o-n n rbiladc,tla IN The
ye4r l-22. and had segGtliasiy jost e;,tnrssl
agsHi hi4 thHfi y-hiih var. lie T.ss wed h,s
aeeieniir slufattan ~ tin I pivsrsi'y ~
Nifginia sDi giadra'S! us D1sint ~ Ngti
r.Ye a; ~ Ipivefsiiy 4 Penney lyaaia 10
lssa. -O.A al,cr ihsi dsie b. .,,,,r,-l w
| uitf,i states Nayy 9. h~lstao, Sugon
aDi nrromyaHi"d ih~ frs' Arasriraa iTahss
sy 70 China Wish his native ihirs; fB Gt
sriias liz nlsnhef. sad ff.s,oln- 81 strange
esunssv> b. vl-i,'d ddvyrIi parts hf chins.
~ Paihpy,ts~ 'eJiru, snd i.c ihtrrpr ~
i,rha " xas IT, sr.i whi'e IsrSm who
d.. 1si.d ,B,o ile efs,s' Il tic Tai u In
m. accomplishing lts eutsTJasae q; iise ,.ss
ard nf hs .ik' ~ VA sasp1r,i~, by q
bassS'y mp nrr-nd 81, bply. from pro
yc'lng rrzg. sefe iaan 30G kst st,pse he
n sBs,s.s II v|'faai~ err g,i0rs Nnb not
,'s@ ~ aslph1ro,s a-'a sf'i Hbsr sscimems
'0su ii,a u,o1th of''e crsi~f h. s~ drsgys,
ap s'tssfr's tLfoAga 'hc seotia. Cl,,a a.s
sTPsilt.na. be 80. si'a, ss.i. 10 tic Issifgs.
.'si ssEays.s q The N.9f,i0 rser ant @xyo
- ~ 'stsr hari.siijs sh'eh p-vv'-t fatal .,
hs irsse'.ng cfWjahaya. Bason De a
irussiA, Afr the, hc naY.sssi Q eos,ssl
erai,l. priiaa ~ ini.a. vIsstsi seysa. ~.
'sEwsd tis y y, ~ tt- e',nhnes ~ Nus,ta
aoi bas7-i saap IN Egypt lie ,rsts.el
iis1asgb srsgss. 90. f,9f. syl frisfpssi ~
! -ss IA t.ss lni,el -iais~ lie go isains>
d.a,s4 grler.,i Ia ths 'DAsi a Afy,ea, ord
sa'iag IN ihe frira'e Enifct -,stes. sRi'Ssl
ile t,afr fsct0ris@ frgE, G4,s Avsst 10 Tia
kiser BoanJ. szi 1.ts.fs-i sr-' soss~s |.
'fe isr~sss4s 81 i,aTssey k>@us~ms
''is,e IN y'eer-iols s's'e y h,s'rl b. re
ftiy'red s;ns sen,iy I, at Mn!co das.n.
'is xg - ysi ssssy.
lie ,aos-.skd IN As4i,erng diyss,.ss
ifass 10 Presyt ~ 10 'le tonmssdr h,
ihEf ssoor'ri by ;i.e g.l6 ,Mss ~ eor,g4s
~ 4 iA- iriyassi II'<ssTgsz sssa ssie'
s't'.rs ii.c tseit>r u a dstarhaens u Msr-
.en @Aders shon thy ess,Sns~r~f s'
ShpAlurs b. va fgussl o. ogss.ia, b.
c,e.panpf,' asg'e.hASt-i " asss 10 @E- -
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1857-03-12

The Ohio S,a'eman, IN emnkloe of thr
recent action of Ctarre,. In making an ap.
preparation fpr Wagon roads tp ,hn Pacific.
says -oi the 'gcntlomcu prominent Ia 80.
curing the passag7r VI 'hn hill
Col Weller. who has for q yrar pas, hcsii
tbs sole representative IN ihr Senate. II the
whole Pacific coa.,, rcgion Iof eX,eo, oi
country, population and commercial mpor'
tano, sni'ic'rii, fnf m cmpinr II itsolf, was
mos, active and nnceosug IN hs labora On
this occasioa. " on every othrr with whicl,
iha, vast region Is identified.
This great opening project received tbr
warm aud united support oiall the Delegates
from oil tho yarions Territories, and We may
hope to socn scca safe passagr ior emgrants
over land. ihtongh our own soil to the
shores Of The Pacific. with lines of settle
mcnts Of industry a1l civilization oa the
whole route.
Ouc grra, dssitleraium uf this South
fac road X the location of q wagou wpy
through the Sierra Naya.ia range " noun.
iaiuv Col Noi,lcs, who has the chsrpr Of
the road form Fort Rdyicy. and sho, We
hope, will rercive The appo,n'meni IL Su
Irriulrndcnt pf the bslauo" ii thi. North
cru hn, slsnt months ~ tlv S,cp Navada..
9asrch'ns iUr = wagon pirs, atd lD.ily fis.
covered what BE- Noh',~' Pas. through the
vho., line Of which wc are assured mu-t
convenient rnal can b. imiii
'ol Noblcs. who hos sI.so; mnh ,lfDn
ut.J ,.n,,,., IA. a.. ,r.-.i. ,,pt ,ts...s. L.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1857-03-12

lives ef his prisoners ftom ,heir fury, On
the return of pAw, hc MAS orlcswi upor,
ihc Coa., Survey under praf, keache, aud
was thus cmllcy,i in the ,'ulf Of Mcxico,
when h. volunteered his s~vi~~ 10 the hrsi
Grimell Espcii'iou in lsM. he was NJ.
cep,si as Saor surgeon and nataralx, ef
The sqaa,iro,, ami entered upon his duties
with an enthusiasm. ssgacity, and power II
eisiarsnr which admirably prrrarSi him
lor 'he mpr anlaMs Responsibilities Of the
~reh Eslsslition the N~alts of which arr
hwfow the WorlL.
lu his private character. Dr Kane dis.
p!ayel .iugalarly lovcl, and attractive
nnium ef qualitis~ IN striking contrast with
the bciloe~ uad resolution which imls'ilci
him on his carver II adwntaw The mar
ra,ise nj biz espsli,ioss prssaN ,lfl.sa;-
Iul Illustration u his personal traits. Ia
this r~e~t they psew<~ the chwrm of an
conscinas autobiography. liz m"le~i sim
plic,ly, his refined TASTE, his tenderness of
Eslmv, anl his almost irainine sympsthis~
arr lerpetaally n,,ealed Ia connection with
~ tlaunilc-s courage and constancy as ever
ner,ed heroic h~,rt la lofty Irowr~ Hence
the n,agne,ie power which h. escrtel ov,t
the companions ri his enterprise, winning
their romantic attachment, anl making
himsclfa cen,er Of linl, AMI encouragement
amid the darkest moments of the for.
lorn hops In the Arctic s~., Whatever
the scientific insults Of his Ierilons voyages,
they are of still higher significance IN the
example the, have presented of noble, pr.
sis,eui disin,'rest~I and uudismAyod man
hood
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1857-03-12
Cartsus aud Reaautir History OF Count
dc Moruy's Driis.


GENEVA, January %, ls5..
The chief topic of exciting converse.
tim in the diplomatic financial world IN
which Geneva hol,is high rhoe, is the
marriage VI Com, d. Morny. celebrated on
the Bourse ~ well ~ Ia the Cabinet, with
the Russian Princess Sophie Irmhe,zkoi.
About eight or nine years ago. the youug
Princess with her mother lived her', aud,
then child, wen, 10 hsanling sehou IN
this vicinity. The romantic story of both
Is within the memo-y IT all, and s NOW on
every unes tongue,
Nineteen wears ago, Miss Mo,s-ine
Pouschkine. Glonging la one uf the oldest
Russian families, Young and beautiful, was
maid II honor To the Empress Alexandria
wite II thc dceased Nicholas. She lived
at The Winter ralaoc the Imperial r~i
debce. Gayety u, that time was all the
rage. A Irritation commenced between ibc
fair naid Of honor and Prince Scrrin.
Tr0ubetz>oi, n Young and fast officer ~ the
Guards. and whose parents werp among The
most select hdbstars ol the Imperial man
sion. The Prince hal IN i,lta OF marr,ss~
the lady straycd from paths ot virtue the
affair became known; the Empress brought
il 10 the notice of the Emperor, and the 50
ducer was ordered to marry his victim With
IN twenty.tour honrs. This wg4 ot course,
done hut Prince Sergins, on the very day
oi his marriage. resigned bis commission ani
abandoned his wie.
A few months afterwards n yonng prin-
cess was born The abandoned mother
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1857-03-12

AZ HISTORICAL gxxiNiscRNCf.

~
----
one oi the mos, agrtable dates Of jour
naiism IL to chrunicic the heroic deeds Of
tho~ whom chance or natural Developments
have rendered beneiacters Ia the human
race. ID Is part Of our legitimate province
10 r,s,.ue the fame of such individuals from
oblivion, and by enaciinp the part ol the his
iorian. To hand their names and the record Of
their achievements down Ia thr admiraton
aud gratitude OF future generations. The
village phiiauthfopist or the beneiactOr al q
local community, Is as much part Of the
history Of his time as the heroes VI a STATE,
or ~ the sacred gcese who's gabbiing at the
rock OF 1arpela saved Rome from the hos
rors OF sack Our duty. in the present in
s,stee, x te?ia,c u s;Siiisaf yecui renee, which
trauspirad mnci narrr home
Years ago. wirn the course of trade ran
"a the counter direction TO what We now ba.
hold. OWING 10 "a severe drought, the city oi
-andusky un.lerwen, all the horrors uf q
protrncttd famine The water on the bar
1T the mouth Of the bay va. 81, low thai VS.
.e.s were unable to leave the port. and Us
there was no laud transportation At that
time which could be rtiissi upDn IN a case og
s,lien emergency, il appeared that if Prov.
i,I,pce hal forsaLen the place entirely aml
tha, its inhabitants must soon perish. For
DAYS and weeks their stock Of PROVISIONS lad
been gradually disappearing uui Soon all
yas vopc. and Their only reliance was upon
the lew fish which they w,rv enabled 20 oh.
tain from the water, nf the hay. and an oc-
ca.ional mcagre suppy og gan,e from the
paiyhhor,ns, forest,
At the time of which Ne write. the woods
m that vicinity, ami IN fat ,hrnugbou, the
Western Reserve. were lreauent,,i by vas,
numbers of wild hogs. which obtained A
buun,ifnl suhsis,encc ami grew at upon the
snack which overyvhorr ahoupd,.l. These
hogs were doubtless originally e,,rays. bu,
the suar-e,r.. of the ,npulatiou in the iDte.
rior, aud the rapidity with which they mul-
t,plied, rendered them strangers to man and
very si,y of his ur,-.a,cc. During the troath
of which mention has been made, large
,Iroyss a, the.s. animal. w,o,le1 their way
Ia the lake. in the nciolbnrbond of which
thcy continued 70 n,maiu Sandusky Bay
IN n,r,iculnr WAS "A lavori,e MAC, of resor,
for them. in tlr, waters Of which they were
accus,o,nri IN w,llov aiier shaking their
thirst. Tbusa who arp ac,nlain,ei with the
lacaii,y of which We speak. will remember
the annoyauc, 10 which the early settlers
were EXPOSED IN the shape o, a ,;nc rcl sand
which coyer,,i tho b,4,cI,. and which in times
of high wind wa. not only exceedingly trpu.
blcsone. but dangerous. Thousands ii hogs.
n, consequence Of lreuneniing this spoi. be
came totally blinJ bat still. with ali the
,lnniug Which be,o,,-, to this r~r,er,s race
IN th,y natural s,a,o tb,.v continued IN ,jnde
,he hnu,ers
One d,y when the Can,pa IN the city wa.
AT IL. height and when i, was aunafcoi tina,
c,,n the stronges, must soan succumb. Joe
l. took down hi. gun ard resolved to
make A last ,I,rt Ia rescue hi. wife and
little an,s. from fate the most horrible of
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