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The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-02-15

PRESENTATION OF NEW FLAG.-The
presentation of handsome flag. prepared
by the ladies Of Portsmouth, for that gal
liant corps. the Portsmouth Light Artll-
lsry, will take place on Tuesday the 10Th
of March, at 9 o'clock, P NJ. They
have not yet decided upon the place. 1t
will be presented by Miss Laura c Blair,
on the part Of the ladies and received by
captain V. 0. Csssell on the part of the
company.
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Rates of Advertising.

J eouare of10 lines or less, one insertion, soc.
- Each subsequent insertion, Csc.
Raauare week, S l,15
I square month, 300
II 2 months, 500
"a II" 3 months, 1000
All advertisements ordered twice
thrice week, for each insertion
after the first, per square, s7H c.
Contracting Rates
square, renewable at pleasure, per
annum, payable monthly, $4,000
Each additional square, per annum, 1000
Professional Cards, met exceeding five
lines, per annum, in advance, 1900
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"BALx OF 1000 FLowzRs"-C Contrary to our
habit we take pleasure in recommending the
above excellent cosmetic for the Teeth, Com.
plexion and Shaving. Try it!
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THE EFFECTS OF HARD
TIM IS.

T JUST received large lot of superior
Il Clothing which | purchased in New
York and Philadelphia for cash at least Is
per cent below manufacturing prices. SO all
We needy, with the ready cash, come and get
good out ht-tor we are selling superior
Blue and Black Beaver Raglans for ST. worth
SIG,
do Pilot do do II worth
Is,
do do do Go do worth
20,
Black Trico Beavers do do Is worth
1000,
Black Dress and Frock Goats do Is worth
1000,
do do DO do do 7worth
1000,
do Cloth Talmars DO worth
1000,
do do do DO Is worth
5000,
All kinds of business Goats from 8 to 1900,
do do Pants and Vests do IS cts to TO-
90,
Superior large Shawls, for to 1000.
We have all kinds genthmens, furnishing
goods at very reduced prices.
n. B. The Cutting department is under
my own supervision, and what don't suit you
must not take. Call No. 10, Main street.
de s F. A. karin
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EDGE TOOLS.

EDdC lOO1AC.
WE call attention of Mechanics
"a to our stock of superior Tools, such
* as Axes and Adxes, Top Mauls, Bench
wv Planes, Saws, Blacksmith Tools, and
every article almost required in Mechanic
Arts. We have long since found out, that
the best Tools are cheapest, and give more
satisfaction. Purchasers may rely on getting
the best Tools at the lowest prices from Us.
GRIFFITH, WILSON d co.
fe3 Hardware Importers.
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Norfolk Male Institute.

TN Z second quarter will commence on
l. TUESDAY, Dec. LIST.
T e r MS:
Senior Class $40 90
Junior do so
French, extra 90
PAYxEsra-Q Quarterly in advance
JAMES sOUTHGATE, Jr., Principal,
no 30
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VALENTINES AND THE LADIEs.-1es
terday the Sabbath, being Valentines
Day, nothing was done, but it is being
kept up to-day in the usual manner
Our streets are thronged with the beauty
and fashion of our city, and many of
them vending their way to Col.
Vaughan's Post Office to get one of those
love missiles (valentines.) We receir-
ed one on Saturday night representing
us setting at our desk trying in vain to
get out an idea and sure enough we
we're sitting at our desk writing local
items at the time
We have posted the Valentine imme-
diately over our desk and we shall
hereafter consider it our duty to touch
our hat to it every morning when We en-
ter our sanctpm.
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New Pork.
. E Bells New Pork, for sale low by
~ ia &c LEIGH & BRO.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-02-15

January lSt 1858.
VIM. d. ROBERTS d CO.. will
w in few days call on their customers
for the bills of the past six months which they
will please pay or close by note. All persons
having claims against the firm OF any OF the
members will please present them for pay
ment. de 30
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Jordan's Vegetable Cough

Jordan's Vegetable Cough
c A n d Y,
OR COLD KILLER.
COMP OSED FIFTEEN
DURELY VEGETABLE ingredients, safe
l. and pleasant remedy for Coughs, Colds,
Influenza, Hoarseness, Whooping Cough,
Consumption, Pain and Soreness Of the breast,
Difficulty Of Breathing, and all diseases Of
the lungs and breast.
JORDAN'S VEGETABLE COUGH
CANDY OR GOLD KILLER.
lisa preparation endowed with the highest
curative properties. Numerous cases Of
Coughs, Colds, Influenza and Hoarsenesr have
been cured by it's use. 1t will however, take
more or less time to effect cure where the
cough, &c., is Of long standing, but perse-
verence will secure the desired effect, and
rseso<e the diseased organs to their former
tone and vigor. 1t is composed cntrely-of
products of the vegetable kingdom, prepared
by skillful chemist, 80 as to possess in a
concentrated degree, the active principles Of
the vegetables employed to the rejection of
their useless and inert constituents.
Manufactured by C. Jordan 4 Son, and for
sale by J. X. HATHAWAY,
G. W. DEY j CO.
l.. W. WEBB,
J. r. LUDLOW l. CO.,
NOD THOS. NASH Jr.'
IN 000 LBS Pptty made of pure LAa
lO,OOO seed Oil-in bladders, SO Kegs
Eng. Venetian Red, ground in pure LinseA
fs KING & TOY.
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GENTS G AITERS S.

GENTS CATERS.
NV e have just received a large assert
w ment Of Gents Caters, consisting Of
tHe following kinds:
Patent Leather Stitched Caters,
Calf Bevel Edge do
do Square do do,
To which we invite call all desiring
Q neat and genteel Cater.
F. W. SEABURY l. sou,
fec No. Is, Market,Ss.
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CHEAP TOBACCO AND SEGARs.-Of all
the luxuries which a bountiful Provi-
dence has placed here for ones enjoyment,
we can conceive of none more exquisite
than good Cigar: and for all those who
are partial to the weed, we could rank
next in the scale of luxuries, q chQw Of
good Tola,
What can be more pleasing to the SON.
see, after the cares and tolls of the day
are over, than to lean back in ones easy
chair with the delicious aroma of a genu-
inc Havana floating like waves of blue
ether around ones devoted head?
We would advise all who wish to
participate in this delightful luxury to
repair at once to No. SO Market Sgr.,
where w. S. Shepherd, agent for S. s.
Stubs, Esq, Trustee, will supply your
demands on the most reasonable terms.
and below 1st cost. Stand not on the
order Of your going, but 60 at once.
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NOTICE. respectfully announce to
~ my numerous friends and acquaintance
and to the Citizens of Norfolk and vicinity
in general, that have opened anew CLOTH
ing Establishment, under the name of "Unicr
Hall" at No "a, East Main street; where
shall constantly keep On hand full assor
ment Of all, and every kind of goods in the
above line. Having purchased most Of my
stock for cash, and from head quarters, only
l fatter myself to be an able to sell a wei
selected stock of well finished goods at such
prices as will garantee satisfaction.
NATHAN BAUM,
No "a, East Main at.
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GURNEY & co.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
Boots, Shoes, BrOgans, Trunks.
&C, &c.
TT A X e pleasure in informing rcsk1
L their patrons and the public
generally that they have now on w
hand large and complete assortment Of
goods in their line, embracing the usual va
riety, which they will dispose Of at the low
est prices.
1t will always be our aim to give our Gus
toners such goods as will prove an equiva-
lent for their money.
All persons in want of really servicable
goods are invited to examine our stock.
GURNEY d co.
ja4 No. 10, Market Square
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strong.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-10-13

THE SHuYLKILL COUNTY FAIR.-The fair oil
the SchuylkiIl County Agricultural Society
commenced in their groun Is at Orwigsburg
on Monday last There was an unusually v
large attendance, much larger than on any
previous occasion. Every department OF
agricultural was fully represented and the
exhibition Of stock was very crediiable-
There can lie no estimate made of the ad.
vautages 10 be derived from any agricultural
fairs when properly conducted and we are
gratilied that Schuy'kil county farmers and
manufacturers 50 well appreciate such in.
stitu,ons. On Tuesday the target practice
OF the military was a leading featme. The
officers and managers of the SchuyikiIl
County Society deserve much credit for The
manner in which this fair was conducted
They have the satisfaction of knowing that
their efforts have been appreciated by the
friends and patrons of the Association. The
weather, we are happy TO say, was very fine
during all the days OF the exhibition.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-10-13

Miraculous E>cAPE.-One of the narrow.
est and most singular escapes of death on
record occurred on Thursday night last, on
the Hudson River Railroad. Ii appears that
the night express was rushing on at the rate
of thirty-hve miles an hour ana the night
being very dark, the engineer could only
command the view of few yards ahead
OF the engine and in those few yards he
discovered, TO his horror, man standing di-
rectly in the centre of the track, apparently
determined either to throw the train, or the
train TO throw him from the track. In an in
slant the engineer reversed the engine, and
seizng the bell-rope, applied the patent
brakes but too late, as the engine struck
him while running at the above rate, and
the unfortunate man thrown high in the air.
III a few minutes more the train had stopped
and backed with the intention of picking up
his remains and carry them TO the next sta.
tion when 10 the establishment of all, no
remains we're seen, as the man was found
whole, and more wonderful to relate still.
uninjured. He was taken into the baggage
car, and conveyed 10 the next station but
before arriving there he became very impu-
dent and abusive. AS might be expected,
he Cas drunk
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The SiatD Fair.

PITTsnuRGH, Sept. 3o.-The State Fair
grounds were crowded to-day Twenty five
thousand persons are supposed to have been
present at one time. The display of eques.
trianism by several oung ladies', was very
fine. The Fair will continue during the re
mainder of the week. On Saturday a con.
lest will come off between the Pittsburgh
Cricket Club and others. The weather is
beautiful.
PIrTsRrGH, Oct. 1.-The crowd at the State
Fair to-day was enormous. William A.
Stokes, Of Westmoreland, delivered the an
nual address, whichwas a production of ex-
traordinary power aud eoquence and is the
subject of great praise by all who heard it.
About fifty thousand persons attended the
Fair to-day.
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News From UTAH BY NIAn.-'Cho .intel-
ligence from Salt Lake by mail is 10 the 4th
of September. Governor Cumming had re-.
turned 10 the city after pleasure excursion
of a couple of days 10 Cottonwood Kanyon,
with some of the elite Of Mormondon. Gen.
Grant and Williams were tried and convict
ed of a breach Of the peace They were
both found guilty and sentenced to pay Il
fine of one hundred dollars and the costs of
court. Breaches of the peace are becoming
quite common in the streets of the holy city.
Trouble is anticipated with the Indians -
The mail of the 18th of August had been de-
stroyed by them, and the carriers barely es-
capped with their lives. Col Harbin had
been obliged to call upon Gen. johnson for
an escort of soldiers 10 protect the herds OF
cattle he was driving 10 California. The In
dians have declared their intention to rob
every mail, and 10 stampede the stock OF
every emigrant train that attempts TO cross
TO California. Col. Lander had arrived in
Salt Lake City. Hereported that the wagon
road under his superintendapce was progress
ing rapidly, and would be completed before
the mountain SHOWS sci in. Brigham Young
is still at Salt Lake City, be closely confines
himself in doors. Business was reviviug at
Salt Lake, and traders were coming in with
their goods. Snow fell on the 5th ult., al
Platte Bridge, about one hundred and fifty
miles above Fort Laramie.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-10-13

MURDER OF A WIFE-A man ed Saun.
ders a citizen of Southampton county, Va,
and well known in Murireesboro', N. c., has
been arrested and lodged in Southampton
Jail, charged with the murder of his wife,
The Murfreesboro' Citizen says:-
ORDINARILY, Saunders is well disposed
man in his family, but under the influence
of liquor was Il demon. On tho ni= hit of the
list instant, lie entered his house in 4 state
OF intoXication. Mrs. s. was in bed, when
he raised his gun and shot her, the load tax
ing effect in the side of the head, neck and
breast. The unfortunate woman, is suppos.
ed, was killed outright Saunders, it is said
has confessed the horrid deed
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-10-13
Coal BREAKER BURNED The Minersvile

Coal BREAKER BURNED The Minersville
Adu1cdie says :-'About o'clock on Satur.
day morning last, our town was awakened
from its slumbers, by an alarm of fire, which
proved to he the Coal Breaker of r II.
Scho'lenherger, on Wolf Creek It seems
that the fire originated from the boilers,
which were attached to the Breaker The
fire spread with such rapidity, that the
building was Il heap of smouIderng runs
il very short time The loss is estimated
al 5000, although the Philadelphia Ledger,
with its usual correctness reported the loss
only $1,000, No insurance. The policy
had run out some time ago.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-10-13

LiQuoR LAW IN GEoRGlA.-The legislature
ol Georgia has passed law authorizing the
appointment of liquor inspector, whose duty
it shall be to examine and thoroughly test
eposonous ingrs~sieats contained in liquors
and should they linda strychnine or other
poisonous drug in any liquor, the poisonous
drug in any liquor, the person selling the
same is TO ordered 10 take it out of the State;
and if he sells any drugged liquor, knowing
ii to be such or after inspection, he is to pay
a fine of one hundred dollars for the first
offence; two hundred dollars for the second
offence four hundred dollars for the third,
and onne thousand for the fourth.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-10-13

SUDDEN DEATH OF STRANGgR.-On Thurs
day afternoon, about five o'clock, a man
was found lying dead upon the floor of his
room at the Girard House. He engaged
lodgings on Tuesday night and registered
his name as az. Pope, New York" lie
49, 'css .ss1uD1 1T0ekeq Thursday afer-
noon Walking about. The Coroner held an
inquest, when it appeared that he died from
natural causes. AS the initials ~. A. NJ"
We're marked upon the arm OF the deceased.
it is believed that the name of Pope was an
assumed one. His trunk ard wearing ap
parel are marked with the initials given
above.
The trunk of the deceased, was examin.
ed yesterday morning by the Coroner. From
papers found i'll it, it is believed that his
proper name is Moosier and that he was
captain OH lake Erie steamboat There
was a b'll dated July, 1853, made out in the
name of Captain Moosier, for board, at the
City Hotel, Cleveland, Ohio. There was al.
so a bill of freight, on the New York and
Erie Railroad, from Dunkirk 10 New York.
The deceased was "A large man. He had no
money i'll his posse sion, and when his body
was found Qn22.a .s.s-s1ockets oil his pauta-
looms was tnrned PenhSylvDaian.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-10-13

~ 1t will be remembered that some
months ago person representing his name
10 he VIM. II. Gleason, hired span OF hor.
ses and buggy at DanvlIe, ran away with
them, and was subsequently arrested al Eas-
ton, but escaped from the cars near Mauch
Chunk, while being conveyed back to Dan,
vile. 1t appears that he subsequently was
arrested in Wyoming county for larceny,
and on Tuesday morning of week before
last, effected hist escape from the jail at Tunk-
hammock, by scaling the walls. Hiankal
name is o'Bran: an adsom plished tai
from Massachusetts,
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-10-13

LOTTERY GAMBLING The New York Sun
says that few days since, the Sheriff sold
out the effects of merchant who has been
ruined by the purchase OF lottery tickets
He bought for years, but never gained
until few weeks ago, and the lottery men
refused 10 pay the only hit he made.
THE Springfield (Mass.) Republican pub
fishes table showing the amount OF rair
that has fallen at that place since January,
iS4S, together with the water from the mel
ted snow. The entire quantity amounts to
depth of forty feet and two inches on a
level. 1t is fortunate that it did not all fall
at once.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-10-13
BATTALION PARADE The COMPANY

BATTALION PARADE The Company be-
longing 10 the first Brigade, ninth division,
on the 9th inst, for in-peclion aud drill, and
presented fine soldierly appearance, and
manruvred with much regularity and pcrcis.
ion. We were not present, but the gentle
man at our elbow was. He informs MS that
they are body of men well drilled, and
that they went through the different evolu-
tions with much accuracy. No doubt they
are fine body OF men and made very ia
vorahlc impression upon those who witness.
ed their military exercises. The Company
was under the command of Hiram R KLINE.
Brigade Inspector, who is Thoroughly versed
in military tactics.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-10-13

EXTRAvAGANcE IN HIGH LIFE IN IRELaHD.-
The Limerick Chronicie MENTORS the follow
ing case of extravagance:
IA landed proprietor, who came of ago
two years ago, has been obliged TO leave
the country in consequence of his embar-
easements. On attaining the age OF twenty
one, he had ESQ, 900 in bank, which he has
got rid OF, and accumulated debts since to
the amount of 9loo,o 900. He kept open
house for high and low"
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MORE ABOUT THE ComEr.-A visitor wbic

More ABOUT THE ComET.-A visitor which
excies as much attention as the comet, can,
not expect 10 escape without due share OF
newspapehTotRfey. We have done our
share in recording its llustrious movements,
but must give it yet one notice On Satur.
day last, 7th inst, twas nearest the earth,
and was about three times as brilliant as on
the 23d oil September. Nevertheless, it was
52,000,0Oo oil miles distant, quite comfort
able assurance TO those who fear collision
between the planet and our sublumary
sphere ....
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-10-13

TT By reference 10 our advertising col
umns it will be seen that JonN ii. YOUNG
is not the proprietor of the Marble Yard for.
merIy carried on by him in Berwick, but
that he is acting as agent for the same. All
business entrusted 10 that establishment will
be attended 10 with dispatch. and in a work,
manlike manner, as heretofore. Therefore
as far as work and prices are concerned
there will be no difference. "Go ye 10 him
that would be served!'
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-10-13

TT The Northumberland Comfy Fair wQs
held in the town of Milton last week, and
was largely attended. There appears TO be
the right kind of interest felt III The matter in
that country; consequently they present
oueXhibilion (orpremiums articles Of the first
class. 1t is 10 I've hoped that the same inter
est will be made manifest in our County Fair,
10 he held this week, commencing on Thurs,
day, ami continue till Saturday.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-10-13

t. The " Transport Press, Of las, Satur-
day, says On Tuesday morning last while
cut gunuing two sons OF Dewitt. of this
place were accideurIy shot by comrade.
1t seems that he had attempted TO fire his
gun, but The cap had merely snapped; and,
while putting on anew cap,the gun went off
and wounded both OF his his companions.-
One was shot in the lungs and it is feared is
fatally wounded.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-10-13

SPORTING INTELLIGENcE.-Wo understand
that match-ior $1,000 a side, $500 forfeit,
has been made between A. f Daton's
famous horse Broker and New England Boy,
owned at Boston, 10 come off over the Hart.
ford track o. Saturday, November I'd. The
troI is 10 be five miles, TO wagon of 25O
pounds weight, carrying 100 pounds. This
match will excite good degree of interest
among sporting NEIL
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-10-13
STAR OF THE NORTH,
TVM. II. JACOBY, EDITOR.
BLOoMBSURG, WEDNESDAY, October 10, 1858
THE AMERICAN AGRIcuLruRtsr. aivino

THE AMERICAN AGRIcuLTuRisT.- giving
our exchanges thorough overhauling we
came in contact with the above named pub.
lication, which is published every month
for the express benefit of the farmers and
mechanics. 1t is a good Journal, calculated
to improve all classes engaged in the occu.
patton of tiling the soil for livelihood
The October issue is the number last receiv.
ed. Every farmer should become a sub.
scriber 10 itwho wishes to keep himself con.
versant with the agricultural improvements,
and well versed in horticulture. Orange
Gudd, is the editor and proprietor, at ls9
Water street, New York. Price, liberal, on.
ly one dollar year in advance.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-10-13
ELECTION RETURNS.

John M. Read, the opposition candidate
for Supreme Judge, in Bloom township, this
county, received 1l5 majority over William
\. Porter, Democrat major
iF, Republican, for Canal Commissioner, in
Boom twp. is l09 9--Scranton's MAORI
ty| over McReynolds for Congress in this
township is 200, in Scott twp. 1873, in the
BoroSgh of Wilkesbarre 1876, in Hyde Park
borough ia, in Carbondale City and Dor.
60, i1stitlsiqn Dor. so5, in Scranton Dor. 100.
McB eolds majority in Hemlock twp this
couHyai saiem twp, Luzerne CO.,
SO, M Bess, same county, tie vote.
-Tikntown borough, Lehigh county,
gave Read, opposition, for Supreme Judge,
l90.-B. p. Fonner's mai over John
Snyder for Sheriff, in this twp, is iO4 Sny-
der maj. in Briarcreek twp, is 24.-For
Assembly, the Republican candidates have
a majority in th, township.
We have neither time nor space TO give
any further returns.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-10-13

IT, The County ticket will no doubt be
elected. By the vote as far as heard from is
very close The District ticket we are not
able TO give any decided conclusion as to
the result. The principal towns in the Dis
trict as far as we can learn have gene against
the Democratic nominee for Congress
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-10-13

SHIPwRECK AND Loss Of LFE-Oswegc,
October Sth.--During a severe gale on the
Lake last night, the schooner Osprey. OF
Buffalo, from Racine, was wrecked, The
Captains wife and child and the mates
were all drowned.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-10-13

HoRRIBLE CRUELTY.-A Texas correspon.
dent of the-touisville Journal relates a hor-
rible s;ory oil the inhuman treatment of a
soldier who deserted from the Second Cavl-
ry, and was arrested and brought back to
Fort Smith, Texas. Harrington was his
name, and ,he .Was native OF Louisville
The man WHO arrested him compelled him
TO travel some thirty hours without giving
him morseI t, eat the officer to whom he
was So SSsnderet made him march twelve
miiss ls!Ssll pI-sing, dragging a bail and
with handcuff. The next day he was tied
TO the tail OF 1 wagon, and followed on foot
over an extremely rough road; his ball and
chain dropping into deep holes would jerk
him off his feel. and bring him DOWN upon
the feed box on his breast, hanging by his
wrists This treatment was continued until
he died.~ V