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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-11-26

HeA. Elder 7. Tanning, will preach in
the Reform Church tonight, and to-mor-
row morning at 104 o'clock.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-11-26
The Pioneer PssIst;
v, X, STEVEN SON,

,tane-~ hsrs FERovsos, Captain.
LlksA,rssF Capt Ferguson de'igns placirg
- 4srssu the Stevenson In The Clarksvi.ls
and Padueah truds as soon as there Ia 8a.e
cheney OF water to make sem-weekly trips. She
will leave on same days Ms heretofore advertised'
AS this Is the FIRST sttempt TO establish a packet
In this trade, our business men shr uld paiIoAiAs
the steven. on literally
Nov. 10, ls5S-u
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-11-26

w. J. MoCoRMAC, Practical Photographed,
makes pictures in every style of the art. from the
smaes, miniature up to life size Photographic
Instructions given in any or all Of the branches.
GJ7Rooms we,t side Public Square, GAINESVILLE.
Oct !, '5S-ly
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-11-26

e0- Remember that Mr.. Prentice lee
lures at Fewler's Hall, tonight. Subject
american Statesmauship"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-11-26
Circuit oVSesUS!
Immense Excitement

While the world is plunged in doubt and anxiety
ia regard TO the success of
TIE ATLANTIC CABLE
and the timid trembling with fear they watch
THE TWO ONE TS!
Now blazing through the skies, fearing that these
Erial Fillibusters might take tilt at this small
Planet, aud by caving in the crsst. seriously i'm
pair the value Of real estate, there Is another
source of excitement now moving the people Of
GAINESVILLE, and making them culver from their
Boot heels to the tops OF their little Bonnets, and
that is the immense and elegant assortment Of
Fail and Winter Goods,
Just opened at FARMER g. TRIGGS, comprising
everything fashionable and desirable, from the
costest silk TO the cheapest Calico from the most
magnificent Dress Gnods to the conmonest sort
of truck. Call and see
FARMER g. TRlGG.
Up. 8. Those indebted to Farmer g. Tripg
on last years accounts, earnestly requested TO
come forward and pay up, as they want monsy
and must have il. L. & Il.
Sept "a, '58-3m
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-11-26
Fruit Trees 1!

AZ 0n0 FRUIT TREES for sale, consisting
.4U,UUU Of Apple Pear, Peach, Pum Chez
~, 20. Apples l ) cents; r ars 50j PlumL 50
Cherry 60-all very hne. Plant next month mo
vember) after good frost.
go 900 Usage Orange Plants, 2 years cid low.
Orders IN with Fsl a. Turnkey " IN meet With
prompt attention. a fne lot Of EvorRreens.
Oct99, '5s-u w. Y. FALL.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-11-26
For the Chronicle.
MEsSRs. EpIroRs

A due regard to cour-
tesy, calls for a response from me, relative
10 the communications which have so re-
Gently appeared in your excellent paper,
connecting my name with the Office of
Mayor, at the ensuing election, That |
have felt Aattercd by these communion
tons and the solicitations from many per
sonal friends, to present my name to be
used in this connection. | do not deny,
and under all the circumstances, shall leave
the matter in the hands of my friends.
Respectfully Yours,
j. COBB,
NJ
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-11-26

n.y. Hereafter all obituaries and trib-
utes of respect, over twelve lines, will be
charged for. -gsa
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-11-26

For the Chronicle.
If Mr.. Il. Spurrier will consent to run
for Mayor, he will receive the support of
MANY VOTERS.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-11-26
For Sale.

VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, contain
ing about l42 acres. Said Land is rich river bot
tom, fronting the river just above Trices Land
ing, on the south side Of the river, aboutone mile
from GAINESVILLE, on the line of the Railroad. II
adoins the lands of Mrs. Cole and John X Smith
heavily timbered' For further particulars apply
to the subscriber.
JoHN.F. HOUSE.
Oct. %, Is5G-9m
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-11-26

At the same time and place will also be sold all
the perishable estate Of James Perkins, Decd
sistng Of Stock Of all kinds, Farming Implements
House and kitchen Furniture, &c.
z. BILLINGSLEY, Executor,
Of james Perkins, decd
P. S.-The crop OF Corn and Tobacco will also
be sold at the same time. Terms made known on
day Of sale.
Nov s, '56-4w
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-11-26
New Firm!

T. II. SMITH having purchased the interest
of Sam'l Brockman, in the agricultural Ware
house, the business will in future be conducted
under the name and sty of Porter g. Smith.
P. II. PORTER,
T. H. SMITH.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-11-26
Two Teams of No. l Mules For sale.

! HAVE two Teams No. / young Mules foI
sale,--very likely and Of fine size, Call soon Il
you want a bNrgain, Terms easy.
GEO. MSRR.
Oct 10, ls;s.tC
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-11-26
VALUABLE NEGROES FOR SALE.

A. Outlaw, Admir-. VS.. Meniiees heirs ct ais
In pursuance of an interocutory decree made
in this cause, at the October term, 1858, of the
Chancery court at GAINESVILLE, will SELL TO the
highest bidder, at the court house in Clarksville,
on Monday, the 9th December, 1858, 3 likely
young Negroes, the same mentioned in the plead
ngs, and belonging TO the estate of John Menu
fee. decd. Terms-Cash enough TO pay the
debts mentioned, balance on "A credit until 10th
October, 1859. Notes with good security re-
quired of the purchaser.
I'll. MUNFoRD, c. & NJ.
Nov 5, '5S-4w-pr fee "a
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-11-26
10000 ACRES
OF FINE FARMING LAND
FOR SAL

OF FINE FARMING LAND
70 S AL E.
HAVING concluded to conine our Iron BUSH
ness exclusively TO "Louisa Furnace" during the
remainder Of our term of copartnersiiP, and
owning large qurntity Of land well adapted to
the growth Of
Tobacco, Wheat and Corn;
and splendid for Stock Fsrms-which land Is now
lying idle and unproductve-we propose 10 di-
vide and sell, In tracts Is suit purchasers, all the
land attached to the old Tennessee Furnace and
Water Forge, comprising about 10000 acres, ly-
inc mostly in Montgomery, but partly in Dickson
and Cheatham counties, on the waters of Bar
toms Creek, mostly between the three forks of the
same, and distant from Cumberland river l to 5
miles. large proportion Of this land is FIRST
rate creek bottom, which will produce 10 to IL
barrels Of corn per acre, and the balance as good
upland as can be found in the three counties. No
part of the State is more healthy, and none better
watered, about every hundred acres having one
or more never-failing springs of the best water,
esides creeks and branches for stock water.
We have several farms in cultivation, which
afford evidence Of the quality of these lands gen.
orally. Abundance of timbered land will be APP
propriated to each tract sold. The Water Forge,
with slight repairing, could be used several years
for making blooms and bar-iron. Its water power
is the best in the State according to the size of the
stream-wiI run grist mill and saw-mill all the
year, and the Forge six to nine months, and might
be used we'll for Merchant Mill, or any other
manufacturing establishment.
We will sell
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-11-26
Montgomery Furnace, fixtures, and
NM NECt TOD CAT

Il LA N/1b boALJ1Is
WE offer for sale this valuable property, on very
reasonable terms. The Furnace is situated one
mile and half from Cumberland River, has good
supply Of timber, and the ore is undoubted in
quantity and quality. The teams are of good quail
ity and In fine order. The Furnace is now in
blast in the midst of good years work, and has
made thus far about IL hundred tons Of Iron in
less than seven months. We will give ample time
on the payments and If the pur' haser prefers it,
will take payment in Pig Iron or Blooms, at mar
ket rates.
The property is cold to close up the partnership,
which expires by limitation on the 25th of De-
cember next.
If Eot sold by the 25th of December next, we
will sell publicly about the LIST of February 1859
ROBERTSON, RUSSELL g. co.
Sept II, l85S--4m.
Nashville Banner will please copy until Christ
mas, and send bill and paper 10 the proprietors al
Palmyra, Tennessee.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-11-26

saA- Tkesctual nett profits of the Nash
Vile and Chattanooga Railroad, to LIST
inst, for eleven months, is set down at
S9i, 1875 ST.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-11-26

b. PlOsser q Co, have a good stock of Clothing
which they are selling at very low figures.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-11-26
NOW IS YOUR TIMEi
The Best Investment Ever Offered
IN OR ABOUT CLARKsv1LbE.

IT NOW BEING A FACT beyond dispsie
by the most skeptica, that the Memphis, Clsrka-
willie and Louisville Railroad will be built IN a short
lme--the greater portion Of which is now under
contract--and the fact being now known that
the connection by way Of the Edgefeld and Ken
lucky road to Na'hville will be made by or before
mex, Spring, thus giving a connection by railway
TO Charleston, Savannah and other Atlantic ports,
and by way of the Memphis and Charleston road
to Memphis and Mobile the improvement and
expansion Of what has been heretofore busy lie.
tie village into city Is not only mantle l. but has
begun and, having more Real Estate near Carks-
vile than desire TO hold, have determined 10
offer for public sale
One tract Of Land lying west fork Of Red
River, and within few hundred yards Of tbs
Corporation line, and not more than mile from
the Courthouse. This place is finely tmbered,
well wutored, and contains 250 acres abont 100
Of which is rich river bottom land, and is In every
way desirable a farm
Also-Eight acres Of Land near Clsrksvie, on
the Russeville Pike, within convenient distance
from the business part Of the town, and has
era comfortable dwellings on II, and Il very we'll
suited for market gardens or suburban residences.
Twenty four hcres Of Land near Peter
sons Sulphur Springs, sboui three miles from
town, which is fine Spring.
Also--One hu ndrcd acres two miles from town,
ON the Russelve turnpike.
Terms easy and liberal Apply TO
Aug. 81, '5s.-n d. MARX
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-11-26
SEVERN g. EVER ARD,
FASHIONABLE I'AILORS

(Laio Of PhiladelPha)
The undersigned take pleasure In informing the
citizens OF GAINESVILLE and the surrOu nding
try, that they have commenced the above busl.
ness ever Messrs. Pickering Ely's Store, where
they are prepared TO manufacture, TO order, all
garments in their line, with neatness nd dispatch
In their peculiar style. Also several new and APP
proved styles Of ladies' Eugeneu's.
SEVERN g. EyERARp.
Nov l2, '5s-7W
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-11-26
DIR. c. H. LOCKERT

O6iee, on Strawberry Alley, opposite he
Court HoaS, GAINESVILLE, TENN.
Nov. 5, ls5s-ly
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-11-26
Millinery and Dress trimmings,

WIIIImeFy Nhu UIcss TIIMubIUks'
MISS MAGUIRE AND MRS. HoDGsoN,
would inform the ladies' OF Clarksve and vicinity
that they have just received large and beautiful
stock Of Fall and Winter Millenery and Dress
Trimmings, selected with great care by Miss Ma
guire in New York and Philadelphia Call and
examine as we are determined to offer Inducements
10 those wishing TO purchase.
Sept ~, '56-tf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-11-26

WE have now In store one of the largest. most
elegant, and desirable stock Of Goods that we
have ever exhibited and would respectfully invite
the public to give call before purchasing, as
we think some Of our goods are calculated TO give
satisfaction TO the most festidious taste. Our
Ladies Dress Goods
are unsurpassed both In beauty and price. We
would also call the attention of the gent emen TO
our stock of Cloths and Cssslrneres consisting Of
both black and fancy colored, among which are
some very handsome and desirable patterns. Our
line of Negro Goods cannot be surpassed in the
market In word, we have a good assortment
Of nearly every article you can find In dry
goods house.
PICKERING & ELY.
Sent II, 1858
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-11-26

HART, COULTER & co.
DEALERS IN STAPLE AND FANCY
Drp GOODS ano i)arieties,
GAINESVILLE, TENN.
We ask the attention of buyers TO our tock o
Fail Goods, ESr 1853.
WE are prepared TO offer strong Inducements TO
purchasers, on tho usual time, or for Cash A
liberal discount made fer CAsn We will not be
undersold, and you will do we'll 10 give ns a trial
IL costs you nothing to try, and may prove BEN
eft to you. We will be glad TO show and price
our goods to you.
Heavy Staple Goods IA great Taricyl
IN FANCY GOODS
Our styles are entirely new, and the Ladies' are
particularly invited to look at our Silks and Dress
Goods, Travelling Dress Goods, Shawls, Scarfs,
Velvet and Cloth Cloaks. Victorlnes and Cuffs in
variety In Furs.
OARPMT1NRS3
Curtain Muslins ana Damasks, QuiIis, Bed
Blankets, Bed Spreads, Dimity, Table Linens,
Mattings and Oil Cloths.
e M 3 r o IDE r I E s..
Swiss and Iaconet Collars, Sleeves and Sells
Embroidered Skirts and Handksrchiefs, Vaen-
CHIMES Collars and sets. Berthas, party dresses,
new, pretty and appropriate.
" AAG8T83So
Hats, Bonnets, Boots, Shoes, Trunks, Valises
Carpet Bags, Saddle Bags, Steel Skirts, Writing
Desks, ork-boxes, Hosiery, Gloves, Zephyr
Shawls and Sacks, Dress Trimmings, Bonnet RIB
hons, Ruches, Flowers, Ostrich Pumes, Knitting
Yarns, Ladies Riding Hats, Shirt Bosoms, Corsets
Satin, Silk and Merino Vests,
GentIeman's Wear.
Tweeds, Satnets, Jeans, Undershirts, Collars, Cra-
watts, Handkerchiefs Our stock of black and
fancy Cloths and 0vercoatings and Cas,imeres is
very large, and we beg the special attention OF
Gentlemen wising business or dress suits to exam
inc our stock before purchasing.
We have also a 6ne assortment of Vestiugs;
Gloves Of every descriptions Silk Suspenders.
TO FARMERS.
We say come and look at our stock of Brogan
Boots and Shoes, Blankets, Fulled Cloths for Me-
gro Coats and Pants, Hats, Linseys, Osnaburgs
and Donestics.
We certainly have desirable stock of these
goods and they shall be sold at low prices.
Yours respectfully,
HART, COULTER g. co.
Sept "a, '5S-ly
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-11-26
CASH CAPITAL ENLARGE ED 7th July, IS
100000

Absol Lutte and unimpaired!
Surplus, $422, 1862 IL. With the Prestige Of 99
Years Success and Experience.
DTectors.--T. K Brace, ST., Robt. Buell., Z.
A. Buckley, S. S. Ward, G. F Davis, S. Tudor,
M. A. futile, r. Mather, H. 2. Pratt, D. Hillyer,
Joseph Church, E. Flower, E G. Ripley, A. Dun
ham, T A. Alexander, w Kenny, C. II. Brainard.
QGeers.-E, @; Ripley, President; T; A. Alex
ander, Vice President; Thos. X. Brace Jr., Sec y;
]. B. Bennett, Gen'l Agent.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-11-26

TsB" Blanks neatly printed, and kept
'onstansly on hand for sale Mt this Office
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-11-26

Mn, EDToR;--lIaving heard of Prof. llaskel's
Electric OIL as being an excellent remedy for
rheumatism and neuralgia, ! purchased a bottle
having been very bad off with acute pains and
swollen JOINTS received great relief from the
use Of Que botlci am now using the fourth one,
aud consider myself as sound aud well as any
man, and entirely free from pain desire to give
this testimonial OF its wonderful properties.
En-. @. BERENGER.
ST. Louis, Mo-, April Is, 1851
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-11-26
Big Pad Lock.

Big Fad LOCK.
We are now receiving, and will be during tn,
season. heavy additions to our stock of Hard ware
consisting in part Of Shovels, Picks, Mattocks,
SteeL hnvils, Bellows, Stocks and Die, Tress
Hoops, AIDES, Planes--in fact something Cor ev-
eTybody. Call and examine for yourselves before
purchasing. BEAUMONT g. BARNES.
Extra No. Traces at
BEAUMONT & BARNES.
Nov 3 i58
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-11-26

pR- Read Mr.. Thwsat's advertisement.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-11-26
"Old. Dominion"

WE are agents for this celebrated Coffee Pot,
in this county. For its superiority over anything
Of tie kind ever introduced here, we respectfully
refer to Messrs Thomas McCulloch, Geo. w.
Hampton, and Or. T. ]. Donoho.
BEAUMONT & BARNES.
The finest specimens Of Table and Pocket Gut
lery. Tea Trays and Walters, Cornices, and cur
tain Pins; Andirons, Shovels and Tongs, ever be-
fore offered to this trade
BEAUMONT & BARNES
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-11-26
TO the Ladies
Oct. %, ls5s-tf

New Establishment, franklin Street, OPP
posite he C1prt-hou@.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-11-26

DANG ERS OF FIRE!
... AND
PERTLs OF INLAND NAVIGATION!
At as liberal rules and rates risks assumed per-
init of for solvency and fair profit
Especial attention paid to Insurance of Dwell
lings, Farm Property, buildings and contents.
Such Insured for periods of 3 to years on the
most favorable terms.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-11-26
TRENTON FARM
II n II 9 T. IL


BY virtue of decree obtained at the last Octo-
Der term of the Todd Circuit Court, will, on the
30th day Of the present month, SELL to the highest
bidder, on the premises, three tracts of land, stu
ated in Todd Co, Ky. One tract containing 375
acres, lying on the road leading from Trenton to
Clarksv lie, being the same farm on which James
Perkins died. One other small tract of timbered
lsnd lying on or near Renfrey' Pond, containing
by survey, 2711 acres. One other small tract
adjoining the last named tract containing by sur
vey, IS acres; being the same land conveyed to
the said James Perkins by James +. Buckuer and
wife, by deed the 10Th Of June, 1876, and recor-
ded In the Clerks office of the Todd Co. court,
This land will be sold for one-fourth cash. the
balance payable IN /, 2 and 3 equal payments,
each hearing interest from date, and the interest
upon each pay able annually. The purchaser will
be required to give bonds with good security, hav-
ing the force and effect Of replevin bonds. This
is one of the most desirable farms in this section
of country; the improvements are fine, all having
been made recently the soil is good, and an album
dance of water and timber. Any person wishing
to look at the premises will call on Mr.. William
Perkins, who lives on the farm, ard will show II
10 any one who wishes to see IT,
z. BILLlNGSLEY, Commissioner.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-11-26
N A II II I Z d.

On Tuesday, 23d inst by the Rev s p Chest
nut, Nh. Thomas II MANSON, TO Miss SALLIE
BALTHRoP, all of this city
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-11-26

On Long Time, and at Low Prices;
lower by half than such lands would command 10
any other part of the county. All those who may
wish to inspect those lands will please call at
Tennessee or Louisa Furnace, where they will, at
any time, find ons more of our partners ready
TO show them, and to SELL
JACKSON, McKIERNON d CO.
Oct 81, '58-3m
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-11-26

GAINESVILLE, Nov. &c, 1858.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-11-26
IN FANCY GOODS

Our styles are entirely new, and the Ladies' ar,
particularly invited to look at our Silks and Dress
Goods, Travelling Dress Goods, Shawls, Scarfs
Velvet and Cloth Cloaks. Victorlnes and Cuffs IL
variety In Furs.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1858-09-21
1pori:tp..
! lI sll q n
Come q Me in nv Dreams.

Come l9 me ~ My Dreamss
ne. p. Pre- MI cE. ILL.,.
Come id beautiful dreams, love,
Ell Oh1ctmk tonne oft, 4
When the light wing Of sleep
4 On my1bosum lies soft.
4 Oh come Wbenthe sea, H
In the lnoonis gentle light, s.
+ Beats low en- the ear, H II
u Like the pulse Of The night
NV hen lha sky and the wave s
III Wear Ihelr loveliest biues 4
\ When the dew's on the flower
n And the star on the dew.
\ Come in beautiful dreams, love,
j Oh !tcome and we'll stray,
4 Where fhe whole yearis crowned
III With the blossoms of May "a
!, ElEhsre each sound is as sweet
III AS the too:of a dove, :,.-
And the gales are as soft
n AS the breathing oi love- i, @
N Where the beams KISS the waves,
| And the waves kiss the beach,
I And ourIWarin lips may catch AL
I'LL The sweet lesson they teach.
/ Come in leaueiful dreams! love.
4 Ola come and we'll fly,
| Like two winged spirits n ~,
H OF love through the sky !; II;
with hand clasped in hand,
H On our dream wings we'iAgo, I'LL
\ Where the starftght and moonlight
II Are bleHd1ng Their glow j i
| And On bright clouds we'tB 'lngera5
III Through long Creamy hours, .t
E#'TIll love 'siangel's enyey-H +
NJ The heaven pfours. : *.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1858-09-21
ThriIlins Ineidenl Of Lifs inEladla.

II q + y : 3 -
One Evening Esreturned. more than
usually faiigued, To my bungalow. and
hastened % bed / was soon asleep,
meaning Of Europe and her charms,
Suddenly wasaVakened BY arold OBJ
Ijec.Sresting on my arm IGvoluhtariiv L
raised my other hand towards it. III
fglided rapidly off--not, however, till il
had inflicted its5 deathly bite; fortI plain
Fly fell The pain which, though mol acute,
was singing, resembling the pancture Of
l hot instrument or sudden seald. The
fact. however, was obvious, i had been.
bitten by snake, and was a dead man.
I sprahgs from my bed, rushed ito my
dfessi1g table, seized one Of my fazors,
and without hesitation cut ont The bitten.
part. ! actually scpoped out 4 piece
nearly as large as . nut with my arm
bleeding profusely, rushed toward the
fhe lamp and. catching il up. burnt the
wounded part for several seconds; by
this. time seyeralEof my servants had arr
rived, i alarmed BY my cries One hast
ened of for our assistant surgeon. who
lived next door. while the Others began
to question me. In broken sentences /
Explained to them my situation. They
were horrifef While one poured eau
de lure into the. dreadful self inflicted
4 cash, others prepared potion, of the
same medicine diluted ID water, which I
hastily swallowed. By this time. was
mo2e calm, and when DF, Sisson arrived,
was collected enough 90 view my situs-
ZION with becoming philosophy.
While he was dressing my arm and
binding itfup.I took advantage Of the ST.
lence, the awe of the moment, to signify
to him my last wishes in ease OF my death.
stated the manner in which I desired to
be buried, the style of letters wished
4 written q my relations, theway ip which
| wished my little remaining properly to
be disposed Of The doctor was almost
tempted to shed tears. The surrounding
khitmutgsis stood in the mute agony Of
| woe. SSisson, however, hoped / had cut
deep enough, aud assu4ed me that he
thought The virus had not had time to en-
ter fthe system I. Let US at least. /" he
said; hare the consolation Of destroy
ling the reptile that hasTthus endangered
your life. Here men. bring each soft
cane ard let De attack the monster tpgeth-
-fer The men ran out and each came
back armed with plant bamboo, a sim
| Gle stroke of which, VIII instantly Kill The
most dreaded snake jim India. T And
now, surround the bed: the reptile cam
net have got away. Gently !; gently ;