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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-04-22

want t, see some of your gmlets,' said a
grccnhorn, one day, as lie entered hardware
store. The dealer took down several parcels,
neither of which suited, "Well, then, what
kind do you want; there is almost every varie-
ty." "Why, darn it. Iwant them what borcs
square holes"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-04-22

wish you had been Eve" said .an urchin
to an old maid, who was proverbial for mean
"Why so?'' : - -,
Because" said he, "you would have eaten
all the apple instead Of dividing it with Adam"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-04-22

There are two kinds of bores in this world
the rich and the poor. You can get rid of the
latter by lending him five dollars. You can free
yourself of the other by attempting to borrow
twenty dollars Of him. Try it on.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-04-22

You've AMEElcA.-A few days since, two little
school boys were missing from Winstead, Conn.,,
and fears were entertained that they had been
drowned. They were found, however, the same
evening. seven miles from home, having started
to 20 to California, because they had such hard
lessons to get" and were afraid of being ilogged
if they did not get them.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-04-22

Is this good money 2" said man to sus-
picious looking wight who had made some small
purchase Of him. at ought to be good, for
made it myself" was the answer. With that
he took the man up for coming; but the man,
in his defence, proved that he made the money
by boot making
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-04-22

DEATH OF An EpITon.-We arc panied to an
nuuncc the death of Henry NJ. Cushmap, Esq,
lately connected with the editorial department
Of the Charleston Courier. lie breathed his last
at the Charleston Hotel about ten o'clock last
evening, after briet illness of only few days.
He came from Boston to this city only few
months ago, where lie had been connected with
the Boston Times. He leaves a wife and one
child, whom we believe, arc now at New
Haven, Connecticut Charleston Nc,rs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-04-22

\ SENSIBLE FArHER.-The Sunday .4Aas
says that gentleman of great wealth in New
York, but who has never cared to mingle much
i'll fashionable society, recently settled fifteen
thousand dollars year on u daughter who had
married to his satisfaction In speaking on the
subject to friend the other day, he remarked
he was willing to do the same by his other
daughters on one condition that they married
respectable, uprg ght and Industrious young men.
He did not care how poor they were, if they only
were of this description, and their characters
would bear investigation
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-04-22

Good morning" said y gentleman to son
of Erin, whom he met riding on the road.
"Your nag is in good order Indade, ye may
say that an what tis makes her so, It's mes;lf,
does INT know, for she has nothing in this blessed
world to ate but whate straw, and that niirer ras
hulfthruShed."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-04-22

a@Poverty is the mother of all arts.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-10-20
PAPER HANGING WAREHOUSE.
C. SCHMITT Il STARK, pe-
First street, Near Main.

2" ENCUU kAHE HUME MANUFACIUKING.
VXT wish toea the attention Of onr old customer
w and of everybody in want OF elegant and desir
aide furpit1re 10 our new and very rich Patterns Of
Sofas, Sociles, pva,'s Elizabeth and Parl0r hairs
and in Hair Cloth, Plush and Brocsei, which will be
ready for inspection in a few days. -..-. .r-is
Every article in the Upholstery Line is made under
personal superinterdence and expressly for the
{ City Trade. We make il aim to sell cheap as
any house in the West, and all weaSk is: give call
before you 20 and spend your money abroad.
apa7 '.,-,- sgr =. @. SCHMlTT Il STARK.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-10-20

PRICE one pOLLAE PER BOTTLE.
SANFORD 4 CO., PIopretOrs, 3l5 Broadway,
New York.
Wholes ale Agents, JOHN d. PARK, Cincinnati;
FAIlNEsTOCK \ LAWS, Chicago; o. J. WOOD
4 CO., ST. Louis.
Agent for Evansville, J. j. PENNINGTON,
jy22-6ml Druggist.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-10-20
New YORK, August aGth, 1855. - -
State Of New-York,

State Of New-YOrk,
New York City and County, .L-t.
/, Joseph G. Lawrence, Commissioner Of Deed, in
and Tor the Ci;y and County, and Notary Public in
and for the State Of New York, do hereby certify that
on the day Of the date hereof, before me personally
came +. Vale, To- me well known, who being by me
duly sworn, did deposeand say that the contents Of the
foregoing certificate, signed Nv him are true.
H. witness whereof, / have subscribed my name as
Commissioner Of Deeds and Notary Public, Of the State
Of New York. and have affixed my NOtarial Seal at my
office the 9Th day OF August, Is,15.
JOSEPH G. LAWRENCE,
Commissioner Of Deeds and Notary Public,
"a Wall street, New York.
We challenge the medical faculty OF the United States
70 produce remedy equal to DR.. Dupue's Celebrated
Remedies for external internal Piles. 80 cents per
box. Office Is Nassau street, New York, will be sent
by mail any part of the United States. Soh by all
respectable druggists in the Unitcl states.
". BAN Agent wanted, terms cash.
DIR. DUPRIE'S PILLS
Are unTivalled FOR purifying the blood being IN efec-
tual remedy for Internal Piles, salt HheS.n, Ring
Worn, Nc, $40 reward viii Ne paid to any person hat
prove thew contain anything injurious t. the sy
TEN. Will be sent by mail to any Iart Of the United
States. 20 cents Ter box. Principal office Is Nassau
street, New York, and for sale by all respectable drug
gists IN the L. Stltes.
| EUROPEAN PATENT MEDICINE OFFICE, -
96 Nassau street, New York,
WM. j. REDPATII ~ co.
dec3 IS Projectors.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-10-20
STORAGE WANTED.

EHTE ere prepared to store IN our Fire Proof Ware
w house any quantity of Gr7lin, Produce or Ner-
chandizes tn most liberal terms. - .
Having large and airy rooms mp stairs, particular care
will be taken OF household Furniture, Agricnitural
Implements and all kinds OF goods or wares liable &c
damage from damp rust
Insurance effected ct the lowest FIRE proof rates by tn
month, or longer, when desired. !,
Warehouse located Of Locust street and W
and 4. Canal, and most convenient for shipping bv
River or Railroad. Apply to 80. FOSTER & CO.
ap9S. rts TVII..I vI "a-g. " I'D.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-10-20
ID Z 4 II q 2

wv u beg 70 call the attention Of the public 10 tl7
~ following sworn certificate from one of on
most respectable citizens, hr. Vain, the faherinaw
OF the proprietor Of the CouTier dies ets Unis" and
formerly gunmaker in Philadelphia:
Dr.. DUPRIE-Dear Sr:-I hereby certify that 7 have
been afflicted with the Piles fr near "a years; tat
have used u bottles OF Barnes Pile Lotion, and eY cry
thing else could hear Of hut All TO no effect fr they
did me little or no guTi AbOut two months since.
commenced using yonr ysnaheremeiesf for the Piles,
and have the happiness To say that they have had the
desired effect, they have CURED NE 0f this most dis
tressing complaint i consider this almost a miracle,
for am now ~ years Of age. sincerely recommend
them TO all afflicted with the above complaint
Signed, P.NALIE,
No. 20 Franklin street,
In YnnE A.,-r,.t och 1s-; -,
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1857-06-27
FROM THE UPPER MISSOURI.


The St Louis Democrat announces the arrival in that
city, from Fort Randall, the Upper Missouri the 9Th
instant of Sir GEORGE GoRt British Baronet who has
been out three years, buffalo and bear hunting in the
Crow Indian country Sir George is accompanied by q
suite of eight persons and brings down large colec-
ton of bear deer and buffalo skins and other valuable
fars, besides beautiful Indian dog. His expedition
fitted out at ST. Louis, grand seale-at times
he had in his employ persons, with six horses
eaeh-and has been every way successful. The disn-
guished hunter will return Great Britain His
experience of the wild life of the mountains and the
plains has impaired to him somewhat of the sunburnt
hue of the trapper and his unpreentious and aa
bic demeanor (adds the Democrat parakes largely of
what this side of the Atlantic we understand as social
Democracy.
Sir George reports highly unsatisfactory state Of
things the Upper Missouri she Indians having as
sumed hostile and menacng attitude since the with
drawa of the troops from Forts Randall and Lookout
Old traders in consequence fast vacang the
try party of citizens had gone from Fort Randall to
cooperate with number of troops who had marched
against the Sanees large and powerful band Sioux
who were committing murder and every atrocy against
the whites. 1t is believed that shall hear of a
general Indian from the mouth of the Yellowstone to
the headwaters of the Missouri
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1857-06-27
FLORIDA ARMY INTELLIGENCE.

The Tampa Pennsular (l3h reports several changes
in that department, of which Col Loomis st retains
| command. The 9th infantry which has seen good
deal of hard service in the Everglades goes Jefferson
Barracks, (Mo Companies and II, ia strong under
command of Capt. John A. Whitall, Lieuts W. A. Webb
and A. T. A. Forbet, in the Calhoun.
In consequence of the departure of this regiment com
panies A. c. and f. 4th artillery have been ordered from
Forts Manatee Kissmmee, and McRae respectively to
Fort Myers, whittier Major w. W. Morris now in COM
mand of Fort Capron, has also been ordered
Capt Corten's company of Mounted Volunteers or
dered to take post Lake Harney The detachment at
Houston will be withdrawn and Fort Gatn abandoned
Capt Keudrick's company Mounted Volunteers
tered out Of service the 9th instant at Fort Brooke
Capt L. has received orders raise another company
to be completed by the 22d instant. Capt Turner is
raising company Inexperienced woodmen forty five in
number to enter Government employ in the capacity of
guides, boatmen, &C., at S45 per month.
Major Leonard United States paymaser, has received
$4,000 for the payment of Sparkman's Leslys, and
Bullocks companies Mounted Volunteers.
Extensive scouts out, but there Indian news
of importance.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1857-06-27

ocouLTATIos BY sATuRN.-The very rare and import
ant phenomenon of the occuaton of star of the third
magnitude Delta Geminorum) by Saturn will occur on
the 18th instan and if circumstances permit of its OBJ
servation, may be- of great Importance, afording
information concerning the structure and number of
divisions of Saturns ring star of such brightness
would not fail to make manifest every division in the
ring by cleaning through at each instant that opening
allowed Its light to be Possibly oo case fhe
ring translucenas is improbable since Professor
Pierce has demonstratedtha it certainly fluid and
knowi to be extremely hin-the bright light may
actually be capable of detection through the substance
of the ring The phenomenon viii be invisible through
Europe but Professor Winnecke of Bonn has recently
published calculations upon the subject from which he
nfers that the most favorable point the globe viii he
Cambridge, Massachusetts, as, apart from the facilities
offered by the powerful telescope that observatory the
occuation takes place after sunset and while the planet
ls 4 high The occultation of star bright Delta
Gemnorum is computed by DR.. Winnecke as happening
only once in one thousand five hundred years and The
rarity and interest Of the phenomenon il eresy IN
hanced in the present instance by the fact that in Ills
case the star is double.-Boston Courier
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1857-06-27
rRoa 4 scIrarrrIo oonnssrosDrsr
THE FoRTY-FoURTH AsrERoTD.

Tbe 4 Il ron 90, Jor~na1 a. So.
NJ Hrp,. %, nsc,,,,,nr - - -
asteroa on the .;obt Of Afa 81 IT. -es.,,-,
n star betueen the tenth md eleventh oar;,,,aa
westwardlv in roht ascension at IN. ras 80
an hour Its right ascension At III moan s;u pei;
was Is hours Is minies 5S seconds and decl;not;
degrees & rinntes soptb
8 About the heo;nn;no of t.o rr.s., ..,trrv - e. .
small planets juno. yesta Ceres aud pallas were AZ.
,cosvoroJ s,nd .ha;r ,...,. . ! Il. n - - -,
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1857-06-27

UPWARDS OF $20, ,000woRTH OF SILVER WARE WATCHES,
AND JEwELRY SToLEs.-The boldest and most daring
robbery that we remember have been committed
in this city (Aexaudria) perpetrated Tuesday
night last The extensive jewery establishment of Mr..
w. W. ADAM, on King street, was.entsred, by means of
false keys through the front door, and nearly his entire
stock of watches and ewery stsb, and yet no clue
The burglars selected the silver from the abata
and imitation ware carrying off all the silver and eav
ing the imitation. Each was opened and its con-
stolen The boxes containing sets ofJewery were
store carried off among them many that had been
left there by persons to be repaired The iron safe
entered also by of false keys, and all the money
and jewelry in it taken reward OF SiOO0 IS offered
for the detection of the thieves and of the stolen
property which comprises all kinds of gold and silver
ware and ewery, and watches usually kept in jeWelry
and watch store.-ALerandria Gazette.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1857-06-27

The DErALoArIos IN 0HIo.-The Attorney General
of Ohio has brought suit against JOHN G. BREsLN, and
another against WM H. GIBsoN, the late State trea-
surers for the recovery of the money lost by them
the State Suits also brought against the sureties
of Ms. Bresln and against the sureties Of NJ Gibson
10 recover the amount of their honda
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1857-06-27

AGED CoUrLE.-Jussice Purdy yesterday married
couple who had attained the ages of eighty and
lightweight The bride bsshful, aud requested
thss the oics door be closed to keep spectators Dur
ise tAs pesfMnaass II tie eeFemeaiss-Dsrsa Rpvs.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1857-06-27

The wheat CRoPs.-The late copious rains have ST.
enced many of the croakers in regard the wheat CROP
1t is now admitted in all quarters of the country that
notwithstanding the partial blights there will be an
abundant harvest. Fa3s 5s.saf 45stsssk{
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1857-06-27

REMOVAL OF AN OrrIcER-The Register of Deeds of
Hennepin county, Minnesota, having refused to issue
certificate Of election to the delegates chosen from st.
Anthony to the Constitutional Convention Gov MsDAnr
promptly removed hin from once
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-03
ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS

BROWNS HOTEL Johnson Md: r n
nulIlyan, Miss; J Fitzpatrick, Md; Thos Derce-
mono, DO i Hopkins do; w J. Maulsby. do;
u Cred, sc; BIu;tle, and lady. Ala; Mr..
J o shorter, do; Miss v Guild. do: 1 X R,t,ie
DO; Ortb, Pa; w Well. and family. Ga: q
w alter ana lady, Pa; ID w Grammar, Ia: Mis-.
DeIing, do; Miss Allen, do; A Chadwick do.
vi hOsah, DO Il VI Adams, do; q NJ Ru,ker
90 ; ) swanwick, III; q Watkins Ark; ] ri
pi iIlaiI; DO; w Ringe, do; Payne, do; Rem
~, La; A Chopin, do; } + Cunningham
Miss Il Weston, Va; ii Masters, Eng: n e
nuiDeIt, NJ; W HaTth. SB; X Thompson.
w IA hLIhehaH, Md; W = Blum J Smith Va!
- Barber, Va Medley, Md: : Lorin and
ian!I La r. HARRIS, do; Miss NJ Jester do:
Newton. do; A Barron GA: j q WbiiIy,lI
ny: Myers, Pa; w Blown, Va; Jno Hum
bid, Md; Robinson, Va; J. l. Shslton. Fa. I
smith, Psi Megargra, do L. w CsndIee
ly, Md; A Anderson, do.
WILLARDS' HOTEL-w Wright. NY. NJ
w Myers, o: ThOs Thompson. nd; r. Mclean.
", Miss; Bradshaw, DIR, Tenn; Or G!ay. ~.
Tenn; Thos Spencer, VIZ; c Gibson. fy Mo:
Miss Gamble, dc; II X Stevens, USN; NJ Fall
Ny; Capt GOld-bora, Md; ID + Leavite. Md: X
Cabr, Pa; Wadswortb, ly, Va; Miss Wads-
Noith, do Mrs Geo Carter, DIV; Geo Carter do: B
Carter. do; q Hart, NY, NJ Falls, Md; ] A
Green, Va; 6 III White, Md; Il Payne w. La;
hlchbold, Pa; MerTick. Pa; C. Harris, NY;
oihaley, ly, Ky; + Clark, Ala.
hIkhW GOD HOUSE. ID Whitford. sc:
MISS " hiiioId: do; W ID Thomas. Md; II Ward
a.; "A DIXON, Eng; Hon Mr. Coltman, Nd; Col
W SPShcei' DO Shepherd; Nj Culberston IN:
j. Dahinger and lady %: w = Nont0omeTy
ana Iady, Miss; Johnston. Nd: w = Rarf
ieu 90, MIS- Roberts, do: C. p stokes. e. Stoke.
Z Dung and LADY. Md; ] Hudson, Tenn. r.
Musgio'e' Va; : Fairfield, 90.
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nAILY LINE FOR EDWARDS FERRY
- AND LEESBURG, Va, via Chesapeake and
Ono Canal.0The Packet Boats AR
NEW GROCERY. WINE, AND

The subscriber begs to inform his friends and the
public, that he has opSned NEW STORE, corner
oil Eth street and Louisiana avenue, where he in
tends TO keep constantly on hand large and varied
assortment of Foreign and Domestic WINES IL
QUORS, CIGARS, and FINE GROCERIES,
consisting Of Fine Teas, Sugar, Coffee Flour Soap
Olives, RaIsLns. lgs. Sardlnes, Anchovies, Otard,
hlarrett d Co., Pinet Co.. and Col. Chabard' 9
Branoles IN cases, demljohns, and casks. Old ia
naloa Rum; Sherriss, Madeira, Port of various de-
scnptlons st. Julien Ciaret, Chateaux Margaux in
cases, Champagne Cider, Brandy Fruits, Reynold' 9
Edinburgh Ale, Annlsette, Maraschino, Curacao
Absynthe, Champagne, and a large and varied de-
scrIptIOn of Havana Cigars.
Also, StOughton Bitters, and Fever and Aeue
Bltters, Porter Ale, and Cider.
Families are particularly invited to call and exam
Inc the stock before purchasing elsewhere. Mem
beIs OF Congress are also Informed that their orders
residences at the shortest notice.
general assortment of fine Havana Cigars i'm
ported direct by the subscriber at wholesale and re
tall
produce taken in exchange.
LEWIS Old Whiskey, constantly on hand of Is4n.
Country orders punctualy attended to- and CONN
try produce of all descriptions received on conslsn-
ment. JONAS y. LEVY,
Jeb-u No. ta13 TWelfth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-03

WE HAVE JUST Received THE FOL-
w lowing Goods which we are prepared to sell at
a small advance Of cost for cash
A very large variety of Turner Bros. celebrated
Llquors,vIz:
Turner'S Ginger Wine, An excellent remedy for
Dyspepsia
Blackberry Brandy, certain cure for Diarrhea and
Dysentery
Claret; Madeira, Sherry, and Sweet Malaga Wines,
all Of superior quality
Raspberry, Strawberry, Ginger, and Cherry Bran
dies, all Of fne favors, prepared from the pure
juice of the fruit
Rose, Cinnamon, Annis, and PEPPERMINT Cordials
Curacao, Absinthe Essence of Peppernent
Forest w inc Bitters.
- We have also on hand. supply Of DR.. Wheelsr's
Celebrated Sherry Wine Bitters, a splendid article.
In addition TO the above, we have at all times
large supply OF the following named stock OF Malt
Liquors, being the only Liquors of the kind in the
District and which cannot fail in giving satisfaction
to ali who use them: Philadelphia X X, Burton and
xxx Pale Ale, Pm Philadelphia Brown Stout, X Por
ter, and fine article of Lager Beer.
As usual, supply of Mineral Water, Cider, & O.,
on hand. Army d SHINN,
]e8 81 Green street. GEORGETOWN.
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NoTrcE FOR N RE 81 CERTAIN
LANDS TO MARKET IN THE STATE OF
POSTMASTER General,
Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
au l4-Iaw4w August12, 1887.

N mo: SIS
NOTICE FOR RESTORING CERTAIN
LAMBS TO MARKET IN THE STATE OF
Notice ~ hereby given that the Land Office at
Greensburg, IN the State of Louisiana, will be open
70 the sale al private entry and location and an
The 81 day OF OctOter merit, of all racdHt public
Iahd embraced IN the following townships. VIZ:
SOEih Of the base lime and east Of the principal
msrididn.
- 8, OF ranges.
Townships !. {, 8, and 4. Of range4.
Townships 2, 8, 5, s, and T. and fractional town.
ships and g. OF range 5.
townships =, 5. 4, 5, 8, and 7, of ranged.
townships !, 2, 5, 4, 5, 6, and Z, of range7.
townships |, 2. 8, 4, 5, 6, and z, of ranges Q,
The said lands having been proclaimed and offered
~ pubic sale before their recent withdrawal bynotlce
No 553, IN reference TO railroad purposes.
The following townships, which have not been OF
Tered heretofore al public sale, will be released from
their recent withdrawal for railroad purposes and
open 10 pre- emptlon other unofered public land
on and after the date above mentioned. viz:
SoHfh OF the base IiHs and east Of the principal
meridian.
Townships s. and 7, of range g.
townships 5, 6, and Z, and fractional townships and
9. of range 4.
fractional townships 8, of rangee
Fractional townships 8, of range T.
townships, and fractional township g. of range g.
fractional townships and 9, of range 9.
Given under my hand, at the General Land Office,
at the city OF Washington, the 9th day of July
1857. THOS' A HENDRICKS ''
UO-IaWbW Commissioner
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KIT CARsOS.-The Santa Fe correspondent
of the Washington Union says:
:" this day had the pleasure Of seeing and
conversing with the far famed Kit Carson. He
Is mild, pleasant man in the expression of his
face, and one would never suspect him of hay-
ing led the life OF daring and adventure which
distinguish him. He is refined in his manner
and very polite in his intercourse; his converse
ton Is marked by great earnestness, and his
language Is appropriate and well chosen thou Oh
not pronounced with correctness He has q
strong mind, and everything he says is pointed
and practical, except when INDUCING in a vein
OF humor, which is not unfrequent No one
can converse with him an hour, without be-
ing favorably impressed; he has jovial. hon.
est, open countenance, and kindness of heart
almost feminine. He is universally beloved
here, and fayorite with all classes, Indians
included. He never alludes to his career as an
adventurer, unless questioned relative to it,
Although he is free and easy in his Converse
ton, everything he says in regard to himself
partakes of degree of modesty almost incred-
IDLE in one whose life has been an unbroken
succession of hardships and dangers You may
have seen a small periodical floating about
washington, called Kit Carson, the Gold Hunt
er. i had read 1T. and in the course of our
conversation / asked him if it were true He
SAID IL was not-every statement made is false
He is represented in this pamphlet as colossal
ngure, When ne Is not over hve feet eight inches
In height; he Is heavy framed, and weighs about
l1O pounds. He is forty-eight years old, but
does not look more than thirty-fye. He came
to this country in 1927, having run off from his
employer, near Bonneville, Missouri, to whom
he was apprenticed to learn the saddler's trade.
The facts OF his life are now in the possession of
Washington Irving, and will doubles. be
Thrown INTO the form of a book during the COM
ing winter. He Is a strong State Rights Demo
GRAFT"