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Tallengetta, or the Squatter's Home-By
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companions as readily as you have gained

COHi pdulOuS do 90 yUu AS'~ 6e'"~N
mine"
The robber tried one after another, bu,
none would fit. He grew impatient, and
the Baroness seemed still more so.
LEND me them" said she, ~ shall find
the way sooner Indeed, if you don't make
haste, the morning will overtake US. Ha
the reason why neither of us could unlock
it is because have the wrong bunch of keys
I'll soon obtain another"
She ran up stairs, and presently they
heard her coming down; but she went slow
ly, as i! out of breath with the haste she
had made ~ have found them J" cried
she at distance. She was within about
three steps Of the man placed at the entrance
of the cellar, when she made spring at the
wretch, who as much expected dissolution
Of the world as such an attack. A single
push with her strength tumbled him down
stairs from top to bottom. In a twinkling
she closed the trap door, bolted it, and thus
had the whole company secured in the cell
lar. This was the work Of single moment.
In the next she flew across the court ard,
and with q candle set fire to a detached pig
sty-The watchman in the ncighbOring viii
lage, perceiving the flames, instantly gave
alarm In few minutes the inhabitants
were ont of their beds, and crowd Of farm
ers and their servants FASTENED TO the man.
sion. The Baroness waited for them at the
gate Of the courtyard. a few Of you
will be sufficient to put out this fire, and to
prevent it from spreading. But now pro
vide yourself with arms which you will find
in abundance in my husbands armory.
Post yourselves at the avenues leading from
the cellar, and suffer not one of the murder
ers and robbers to escape"
Her directions were obeyed, and not one
of them escaped the punishment due his
crimes.
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a FIGHrISG TuRK.-' Pierce Pungent," in
the New York Nevs, tells the following good
story:
During the operations of the allies in the
Crimea, it was resolved to carry the water in
frotn beautiful spring of the finest CrotOn
to the camp. Leather pipes or hose was
employed
While the water was being supplied the
mi'arcd sounded 10 prayer, and one Of the
Turkish soldiers Immediately went flop sDn
his knees to praise Allah! Unfortunately
he went down on the hose, and the weight
consequently stopped the current Of that
finest of elements" Pindar calls water, in
his frs. Olympiad
''Grt up" cried an English soldier
% IOusiez yOus at0ir Ia boT.te m1n cher,
Monsieur u Iur2ue," cried Frenchnan
with native poiteness to get up
J'' That arn't the way TO make 4 Turk
nove," cried another; .';his is the dodge"
50 saying he knocked hi, turban off. Still
tse pous Mussulman went on with his de-
yoiOn.
F''rll make him stir his stumps,' said
another Engiishrnan, who had kicked him on
the lumbar region. To the wonder of all,
the well kicked follower of the prophet went
on praying as though he was forty horse
phrSOn.
''Hoot away, month show We how we
serve obstinate folks at auld Beckic," quietly
observed a Scotchman; he was however
prevented, for the Turk having finished his
Allah els en- Aliah rose and began to take off
hiS c at, then TO roll up his sleeves and then
20 peue MS Pa'ur~ with saliva, add Ihen to
put himself IN tne most approved boxing
;iiu,ie, a ld Yankee sullivan.
lie then advanced in trueJom llyer style
to the Englishman who had kicked him on
the lumbar region. A r'ng ring"
shouted the soldiers and sailors, perfectly as
tonShed TO see Turk such an adept in the
tistic art.
The En- glisbman. nothing 10th to have a
bis of fun with a Turk Of such John Bull
state of mind, set to work, but found he had
met his master-in five minutes he had re-
ceived his quda'um slT As the Turk cool
ly replaced his coat and turban, he turned
round and said to the admirng bystanders,
in the pure brogne:
Bad luck to ye, We spalpeens; when ye
are afther kicking Turk, I'd advise We the
next time to jist be sure he is not an Irish
man."
The mystery was solyed-our Turk was a
Tipperary man.
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BUSINESS CARDS.
Wagon Mandatory.

WE subscriber respectfully his thanks the
Il public for their past very liberal patronage. and
takes occasion say, that he has enlarged and newly
htted MP his Wagon Shop, at his old stand on Columbus
ST.. and is prepared to make and finish the
plete and durable Farm Wagon offered in this market
He guarantees that sensible person shall be troubled
with any e,aidrrdssaeHt in deciding upon supe
riOrity Of lis Wagons. Tie imports material from
New Jersey Missouri with which to mislead the pub
lie. bat relies the native timber Of the great north
west Having taken the Diploma at the County Fair
70 the best Farm Wagon in every respect he is pre-
pared to make more of the same quality II desired
WN. PALMER.
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Fred. W. Mattcson, a son of ex-Gov. Mat
teson, of this State, is now travelling in Eu-
rope, and thus discourses on beer drinking
in Bavaria, in one Of his pleasant letters to
the Chicago Press:
l brought from Munich more pleasing re-
collections than from any other German ci-
,y, whether it is more interesting or because
found there an agreeable change, after be-
ing SO long among the Swiss mountains, |
know not. There may be another reason.
The light Bavarian beer is celebrated all
over Europe. ! experienced so much plea
re and benefit from drinking it, that even
now become thirsty when hear the name
of Bajerishes Beer Many jolly scene
have l enjoyed in the beer house. At any
time in the day or night, crowd of stu
dents is to be found in one of those institu-
tions, "laughing and growing fat" over their
quart Jug of beer and yard of sausage. 1t
is better than dose of medicine to See how
they smack their lips over piece of Bo-
logny," or how nicely gallon or so Of beer
slips down to the regions of digestion. The
more beer a man can drink, the more of
man he is-so they reason. The poor
Frenchman grOans under his four or five
quarts, while his elders, old in the business,
toss off dozen or more during an evening,
urging their younger friends with the cry,
=" last uns menschen sein," Qet us be men,
The one who can drink most is appointed
chairman of the meeting. All who agree to
drink with h m must dispose Of as much a.
he does, or they are disgraced at the convi-
vial board When the Master of Ceremo-
nies" says, "Ich komme ihnen cine blume
vor." they must all drink half "jug full. )"
And when he says, "Ich kommo inner cine
gauze vor," they drink down quart with
ont removing their lips from the jug. 1t is
matter of fact and history that the expert
ones sometimes drink as many as twenty
"schopien"* during an evening.
san earthen vessel jug, holding about quart, with
a handle and pewter cover.
I How TO DETECT THEFT.-Some time ago, a
gentleman called upon wealthy but inor-
diuately mean man, and found h IN a the
| breakfast table quite alone, and doing his
utmost to catch fly which was .buzzins
around the ROOM 'What the deuce are
| YOU about?" demanded the astonished visi-
tor. to whom the spectacle of an old man
amusing himself by catching flies. seemed
very singular, to say the least. Hush! ]!
! exclaimed the other, "rll tell you present
ly." After many efforts the old fellow sue
ceeded at last in trapping the fly. Taking
the insect carefully between his thumb and
fore-fipger, he put it into the sugar bowl,
and quickly dropped the lid over the prison
er. His visitor, more annoyed than ever
knowing, as he did, the ayaricious character
of the man before, repeated the question:.
"I'll tell you" replied the miser, triumph
ant grin overspread his countenance as ~
spoke. t"I want to ascertain if the servants
steal the sugar"
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New picture Cmfrrry.

THE lovers of fine arts. and the public generally,
II invited TO examine specimens now exhibition
the new n Just opened the City Bank Of
Eames Allen Co.. north of the Court House. under the
supervision of Mr.. JAS. MARsroS- ....-i .r
Tire ha wing purchased the interest OF Mr..
M,Rsroy, in the above business is prepared tn fur
nsi Aibroiypes in the highest style OF the
ell in every instance TO give satisfaction charge
made. The services Of Mr.. ,sTuS have been secured
or short time, and those acquainted with his skill will
need further for getting truthful picture.
A share OF the public patronage is solicited
Ottawa, October 3, 1871. G. NJ. VAN DORES.
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with his six oars and his two monstrous

with his six oars and his two monstrous
sweeps, and the hull of his boat sheeted
with silver, which makes a shddom Of light
as it dashes here and there, quick as thought
in obedience to the vigorous pull upon those
enormous sweeps. Oh, it is only some kind
OF water beetle, of which you saw several
when you captured it. True, but you new
ers dreamed, until in your aquarium you
could thus observe him, that he swan on
his back that his back was of boat shaped
and Of polished silver, and his legs and
breast of gold and bronze; and that. with
that single pair Of sweeps he could opel
through the water at speed, in proportion
to his size and strength, incidentally faster
than the swiftest steamboat ever built You
do-aot know your new tenants name. Well,
you will find him described in the books.
You must look until you identify him and
when next we meet you will have budget
Of gossip to tell about the Why,
look be is just now intoxicated with some
new thought, and is performing leaps and
somessaults, that not the most supple Of the
" Ravel Family" could pretend to initiate.
In day or two you add pair Of nevis, a
craw fish, small goldfish, dace, sickle buds,
dc. But do not overcrowd your aquarium.
Wait the growth Of vegetation.
but may hot tfpds 100 idT upon your
columns. | may assure you, however, that
the aquarian, whether fresh or salt water
perhaps may soon give an ''old salts" ex-
perience also-is an inc 1haustabe source of
instruction and entertainment Tn ugh but
a novice and uninstrnc,ed, | find a field
opening before me ths, | dreamed not Of
when | first entered upon aquarianism.-
Several personal friends have begun the
same study. To intelligent young persons,
the introduction Of this new delight Will be
a JOY through life, givinga new charm to
home; and il is for this reason have writ
ten this. Mr.. Butler has indeed done a
good thing for social life by the introduct-
lop of the aquarium; and il, by the aid of
your columns, shall have awakened inter
est in the auhject beyond this city and its
env;rons, hail feel that too have done
towards suppianting what Is so
greatly needed-dR attTQcttCe and instruct
ice hoAae entertainment.
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3O eEwARD-The above reward viii ne paid 20
SeO whoever will cause the return to me OF my we
NARY She is Of medium size Eht compile xon freckles
in the face short hair. trimmed behind and oeao
n.tcher, s INT 6teen years Of age, and OF loving
disposition and had three rattan hoops -
% Corner Lodge and Maiden Lane.
rh. above Is an advertisement in an Al
bany(N. " paper. That loving dispos'-
ton and the three rattan hoops will make
Mary known wherever she goes, but wheth-
or s3 will secure the return to the wintry
arms of her dear husband is another affair.
- Gin. Enquirer.
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sS VsliE15.s.Is - =;rIs'SNs.
?E7IlE undersigned would respectfully inform the iuha
Il hItHui. 81 Ottawa and vicinity that they
prepared furnish the choicest variety % Crackers
such Batter, soda Lemon, Boston, Oyier Ah=ruejr
Water Biscuit Also, Bread, Cakes, Brown Bread.
Pes, Sc.. &C. in good variety Confectionery. - the
choicest selection. constantly rtHi AL AilLs
fsucy and Wedding Cake made TO order.
The Subscribers having spared no pains eNrerss IN
hit!ng ny wagon for tie convenience and H"counodI
tiUn ~ their customers and the pahic generally.
able To- uIui-h anything their line those Who de-
sire. Those wishing the New iork Wagon call dli y
vii please send their orders tr y Y Bakery 0r 10
tie Poet Office.
- Remember the place. ia Hossack'- Bincss, next
door wrst of the Meat Market. Main Street send iu
yr"r ord -r, and they ai receive prompt tipu
q WHFFLeR T-ar-1 ,,- " SIMPSON
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Nnu, IScal isar;&cf.

nFFF PORK MUTTON. &C. &c-. tie best the country
Il . t,rorc-- to lie had az Sol Drc-E'- uew Meat Mar
k~t corner of Main and Columbus Streets in Cusht'
old tsrd .s; Of the snsi"n House. The patronage OF
th- public i respect luily solicited
80 o., o.,oi-r n sol nFGEN Proprietor.
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