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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-07-17
Total og7 1se w 500 slo3 4 740 6ss 20

Total $50, 55s 097 $50 922 500 slo3 ISL
Three-fourths Of the total Tor the Closing s4@
months of 1857 would be Ss2 5z7, WHICH "ouosoo
loss than for the.ame period of .ilher of the three
preceding years.
Northern Markets.
N Y July l6--CottUn frna. Flanr heayJ stare . G.
lower, and quosed at 81 371a(GS5 90. wheat quiet
white So cts yellow W cts. sprts turpehtne ouli
AZ 4jG5i4 cts Rice 3@93x cts. Virginia 90 921a
BALrIMoaE. July l6.-Four steady aud unchanged.
WHEAT ste ady-uew red 81 Is; white 81 20Gstl 3d.
Corn very firm AID unchanged.
Richmond Markets July 10, 1858.
There Is no change to note In quotations for bread
s.ufs tiour is sCercer and consequently nrmer,
and buys offer SAFE for iair, ana % lor good
vi heat is unchanged, and $lS0 ana Si4o are the
quotations. Corn il scarce.
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A RELIC OF TEE CRIMEAN WAh.-0n Friday last,
the bark Cambridge arrived at Boston, Mass,
raised from tho deck Of the 81 gun ship Chessmau,
sunk in the harbor of SebAstopol. 1t was sent
present to the Boston Fusiieers, by MIR. George
Frost, an employee of the Submarine Exploring
GOupauy.
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a6T- ANornrR Cusn nY BAKxa's Pm.

MUM BIrrERs -E. BAKER. Esq. RIcHxosp. Va
lear Sir: am opposed 70 qnack medicines; ms snch.
Bitters. Ny attention was directed 20 the use OF
these Bitters by my xife. upon Cur little infant,
JUST sixteen 1ADnths old His ornplaiat chrcnic
diarrhoea which had assumed such character NJ
TO form. Ia our opinion, doubt OF his recovery. We
commenced the use Of your Bittsrs. and very scon
healthy and vigorous. As nothing else In the way
OF medicine WAS used to restore him to health. We
can bat Attribute his recovery to your inraiuabie
BitterS.
Very respectfully,
Mar 8. 1858. RATCIIRtE.
Price 70 cents per boffle-to be had OF all pgomf
nent Druggists In this city. and elsewhere IN Viz
ginia. ~ II
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I IST On LnTTkRS Esm aiming in the
~ RICAMoND Posi- OFFICE. On the lsth day q
JnIY. 1854. !,
r. Persons calling for letters Ia this Llst, WI
ri 80 saT they are ApvkRfYsEps
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- MnAsuaHR's NorIcs.-

MuAsUnnR'e NOfice.-davlng
removed my cfice to my residence On Broad o.,
one door below the African Church, solicit, from
my many ffiends. aud the pubiic generally, cen
tinusnce Of that patroragss which. Tor the last s
months, they have 70 literally bestowed.
From tbs large experience i have had IN meAsur.
ing Lnmber,. Rrick.work. Plasterine, D r. work,
ssiis;acisa. g IkSoY 4 6RtNssIIiAW.
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THE DsRIvIERE ROMANCE IN NEW YORK
NEw YoKx, July 16.-Mrs. Bloant agrees to pro-
iucs her dnughte Emily to-day. She has lost her
f.j,h in DeRiyiere. aud will return houie shortly
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~ To MAKE

E To MAKE
GOOD BREAD.
Use SEMPLEs INFALLIBLE
BAKING POWDER.
j W GARLTCK,
Sole Proprietor.
For sale by all Druggists and Grocers. jyl5
~ CHRoPLAsTIc TEETH - Artificial
Teeth, by the CaEOPLASTIC PROCESS. are insert
ed BY the subscriber and warranted TO be superior
in every respect to any other method Bow in use
Specimens can be seen at tho subscribers ONCE.
Main street, opposite Corintl.ian Hall.
jy l3-lm JN0 MCCONNELL, Dentist.
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s W HENRY, Proprietor

tGS~ NOTICE The annual meeting of
the stock holders of the Tuckahoe aud James River
Railroad Co. will be held at the office Of Dunlop
Moncufe Co.. In this city. on MON DAY, the 10th
inst, at O'Clock P. NJ. GEO W. R0fsTkR.
jy I2-td Secretary.
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FREAK IN THE ERIE CANAL.

SCHENECTADY, N. T.. July Ia break occurred
i'm ,ha Erie Canal about 10 o'clock this morning,
bslf mile West of here, on section thirty, over
culysrs. There ia about seventy-fiYe feet of the
bank gone. The water is being drawn from the
level and active steps are being taken to repair the
breach at once, which will probably not interrupt
navigation over two or three days
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WIFI I JCHN51UN q bKU.
RICHMOND, JuiyH 1883 Jy l6-2t*


EasINsTRUCTIoN IN PENMANsHIP AND
Book KEEPING. AT NIGHT, will be discontinued until
ist October next.
The AFTERNOON CLASS will be attended to NJ usual,
and those who desire attending the Summer Course,
are requested to hand in their names as early as
practicable
TEAMS PER SESSION OF THREE MONTHS:
Pensnanso Il
yIsITING CARDS written Tor 81 per pack
any hind Of WRITfNG, practical or ornam.ntai.
done at short notice, and on accommodating terms.
J W. REEVE,
jy l6-4t* Main and l4th SITS, up stairs
ES- AT CosTi Ar CosT!! AT CosT I!
BARGAINS! BAEGAIysH PARGA.Nsi!,--For thirty
days, We will sell our srock Of staple and Fancy
Grg Goods at COST Also, Millinery and Straw
Goods Fringes. Ladies' Dress Trimmings &c &c.
Oar stock embraces greas variety Of de,irable
TO DIS. which we will close cut at iucrediable low
prices, to make room for the fall purchases.
LADIES BAZAAR,
jy LIFT No IT'S Broad street.
n PARTICULAR NOTICE. sub
scrber having disposed of his store at the Of
18th sud Hain streets. will from this time conduct
taStness ere usirely at
155 Main street, Corner 18th.
Having greatly increased facilities, he is ena-
bled to osr goods the most liberal terms both at
WHOLESALE AND RATAIL.
Thankful for past faSors, he hopes bv Tenesced IF
forts 10 please kSs FRIENDS AND THE PUBLIC,
TO merit a continuance of their patronage.
w. PATERSON, Druggist graduate
of the Philadelphia College CT Pharmacy.
Successor to Alex. Duval.
July LIST, 1883. Jy l6-lm
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Lo8ge was escorted to Boshers Hall by the Knights
Templar.
The KNIGHTS TEMPLAa Of this city are
about extending 90 invitation to the De Moay En-.
campment of Boston, to visit the capital Of the
Old Dominion, at their pleasure. and we have no
doubt that the invitation will be accepted, aud
that we shall have the Boston Masons in our
midst in the course Of the next year. Our Masons
may not be able to give their visiting brethren
all the deiicacies of the sea, can they afford
them excursions by water such AZ they enjoyed in
June last; but they can take them into the noun.
Of Virginia and show them some of the rarest
scenery to be found in the Union. and at the same
time spread before them sueh substantials as will
not prove distasteful to hungry palates. And
more than all-they can give them an Old Virginia
welcome, that will do more to allay sectional strife
and bring about brotherly love, and love for the
Union, than all the buncombs speeches to be made
by Southern and Northern fire-eaters In the next
twenty years to come. The people of both sec.
tons have only to know, to appreciate each other,
and in no way can they SO easily become acquaint.
ed a. by frequent intercourse-by seeing one an
other at their fresides-and by witnessing the
practical workings of the institutions of each sec
ton. Virginia and Massachusetts have stood
shoulder to shoulder in the hours of peril, and ii
the people are left to the guidance Of their own
sound judgments, they will again become united
as band of brethren, defending the rights and
redressing the wrongs of each other.
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cw4t CHAS B DAWSON.
>. ArcrIoN NoTIcV Attention /;

solicited to our sales Of Horses Mules, Cows, &C.,
this morning 10 o'clock Also, to the sale of Hay
at the Warehouse OF Biidgford Co, on rhe dock,
at IL o'clock, N. LAkuS SHINE.
Jy lit Aucts.
n% CLASSICAL AND MATHEMATICAL
School Corner of 9th aud Clay streets. The duties
of this School will be resumed Oh the lst October.
Terms as heretofore. For further particulars, see
future aGver .iseinent
Iy l7-lW ROGER MARTIN.
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LADfry LIST,

4 EL0VH8 @1t&a1a
pl 80 saI they are Apvx
LADf.
Anderson mrs 8
An iersos1 ms Mary.
Anderson mrs Elizabeth
BridRewsfer mrs Mary ]
Burton mrs VI
Dinns mrs Maria
Bowies mrs Mary
Buter mrs Mary Ann
Brooks mrs Adreanpsh
Brown mrs Emily H.
Biankinship miss = v
Currie mrsC
curris mrs Rich'd
Ce!arns mrs Sarah
Clark mrs G v
Call mrs Dolly r .
erich mrs Emily J
Coleman mrs Harriet
Clark miss kosaline
Grow miss sarah Alice
Cooplan miss susan
Dickinson mrs Sarah 8
Davis miss 3 j
ponohoe mrs
Everett miss N NJ
Edwards miss NJ z
Forristal mrs VIM
franklin miss y
Flonrnoy miss Il A
Farmer mrs y
Foster mrs NJ P
Franklin miss NJ A
Granger mrs @ A
tiar,iner mrs Elizabeth
tfrayes mrs EliZ'h NJ
Harrison mrs Geo
Hughes mrs Esther
Handbook mrs l. ID
Harrison mrs Sarah K
Harvey mis- y ollie T
Ha.tley mics Mary:
Imray mrs NJ P
Irvine MISS Lizzie
Jones mrs n "A
Jimmima mrs Ann Il
Jones mrs G
Jones mrs Caroline
Kelly miss Mollie
kilxr0ve miss Mary
Lowry mrs Marian
Moder mrs There's
Mitchell mrs Margaret
Mathews mrs Eliza II
Nation mrs Chr Mary
kurtha mrs Catbarine
Mathews mrs Eliza III
Mosely mrs Eiyira 2
Mallor miss Louisa
McLsning mrs Ann
Eunually mrs NJ A
Nichols mrs Harriet
Nicois mrs
Page mrs Media Ann
Paxiss mrs susan
Perkins mrs Winnie X
Pett rson mrs Elizabeth
Perkine mrs Eliza B
Reeve mrs Elizabeth 2
shillinaham mrs
sullivan miss Margaret
Scot Miss Roberter ID
Smith mrs Reuben
gully Mary
sprigs miAs Mary
smith Mary tusan
Saimon mrs Martha NJ
Smith miss Martha Ann
TS rell mrs Annie
Thomas mrs Annie X
Tate miss Bette
Turner miss { @
yannerson mrs Sarah NJ
Woodward mrs Sarah
Week den mrs Sarah
Watkins mrs Julian
Watkins mrs Ann
Wilson mrs VIM
Watkins miss Agnes w
W 90 iroof mrs Dauthala!
N
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-07-17

- WIN. r. FosTxR. Rsa 10 the sntno''. .s
agent sor the Dispatch IL Norfolk ana ros.sa'os
s-Acvths,e In sh : ctcs Viii obtain their papers
,s~rsr,x from him at tho earliest possible moment
IN tho day.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-07-17

Hail, Masonry divine,
Glory of Ages. shine,
Long may'st thou hold.
Where'er thy Lodges stand,
MAY they have great Csmmani,
And always grace the Land
Thou art divine.
Great Fabrics still arise
And touch the azu.e skies
Great are thy schemes;
Thy noble Orders are
Matchless beyond compare,
No art with thee can shars--
Thou art divine. ~
Hiram, the Architect,
Did all the Graft direct
How they should bRild;
Solomon. great HraePs King,
Did mighty blessings bring,
And left US room to sine,
Halt Royal Arr
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RLUEs' FAIR
At Corinthian Hall.
LAST NIGHT,
SATURDAY, JULY H. 1885.
EDUCATION

x. RICHMOND MUSICAL INsTl
tsLxTUTE-T. l.. GALLRHER, PRINCIPAL 4
Sx The third semi annual session OF this int caJ
ton will commence Sept. 10th. 1855. and continls
nineteen weeks Teachers eminently qualified Will
facility afforded pupils for acquiring thorough
musical education. Every means will be employed
TO the success OF pupils aud At the Iowa..
possible expense TIE terms for tuition and plaIci
operation will be duly announced.
60
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STAUNTUN. VA.
1t. Rev. W. MEADE. d. D.. President OF the Di.
rectory.
Directory.
Rev K PHILLIPS. A. NJ, Principal and III esd
of the Family, assisted by full corps Of experienced
anreompetent officers in the BOARDING and AcadssE
ical Departments. Ne
The session Of 1850 will open on the last WED
NEsDAY in next Septsinber. Registers with full
information, sent on application 10 Rev. r II
PHILLIPS. Staurton, Va. ap 2S-3ms
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IN FOR kENT-1he House on Cary
e street. between Sd and 80. 1t present oee sritd
by Mrs Holden kho -. IL has nine rooins is in
thorough repair, and TO good tenant viii be rert
cd ~ moderate price. Possession given immedi.
aioly. Apply TO
DiBRELL 4 JOHNSON,
~ H-iw Shockoe Sim
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- FOR RENT-The Rooms over my
III store, and Kitchen In the rear. suitable for a
small family.
Jy l7-as A CLARKE.
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O FOR RENT-Four Rooms. en- the
Il first, and two on the second floor Of house No
y, Two doors from Isaaes D Taylors corner. Apply
1y i7-Iw I. GREENTREE BRO.
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RLUES' FAIR
AT CoRINTHIAN7HALL.
LAST NIGHT,
SATURDAY JIJLY ~ IsaS
SATURDAY. JULY II. 1855.

Co. FOR SALE desirable new
III framed House. situated at the head of Cary
street, containing rooms, kitches with rooms
The lot tionts 81 fee@, and runs back l3l feet .
10 loot alley. Terms accommodating. Apply TO
~ iT-3t I'D ID EACH0.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1858-06-01
A Man Entombcd In the Cr0ton Water
Pipes.

A thrilling affair occurred in the Ninth
avenue last Friday, owing to the fact that
a man had been ontombed in the Croton
water mains, which were being laiI down
in that avenue. The pipes, when laid,
have to be caulked on the inside as well as
the outside, before they are cementcd, in
order to make them perfectly tight. Tho
two-feet main, in the Ninth avenue wero
laid from both directions and upon tho con-
uecting pipe being put down, it was ncccs-
sary for man to enter in order 10 caulk
them, the intentions being to extrcatc him
through the stop cock. Tho work was
completed, and the pipes soldcred on the
outside; after which the workmcn proceed
ed to unscrew the stop cock, but 10 their
dismay discovered that they had no wrench
in New York that would answer tho pur.
pose. In the meantime, the poor man
was shut out from the world in his narrow
iron tomb, compelled to lie down, and
with fair prospect Of suffocation. Tho
laborcrs finally procured sledgc-hammcrs,
and Ly repeated battcring, succeeded in
breaking hole through the thick iron
pipe, aud the cntombed mau once more
joyfully bcheld the light Of day.
N. Y. Tribune, 17th'in
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1858-06-01
Another Head oG..Look ont,

w. b. Sclby, Postmaster Of Farming.
ton, Oakland county, has lost his (oficiaD
head for countenancing the circulation to
subscribers Of such abolition newspapers"
as The New York Tribune and Detroit A,i
vsrhssr.
S' We learn that package Of T'dibwaes
goes TO Fulkeson's post Office, about mid.
way on the road between this city and
Newaygo. This fact having como 10 the
knowledge Of the postmaster of this, let.
tiers were written to Mr.. F., taking him to
task, aud warning him OF the danger Of
receiving them, for distribution to subscri-
bers. lIc is threatened with removal un
less he lesists. We believe, however, Mr..
+. claims 10 understand his duty, and will
do it regardless Of warnings and thrcats,--
Wo think hc will be likely TO retain his Of
fec, as he is the only man in that region
who claims TO be a"Dcmocrat." Of course
tho Office cannot be given TO "Black Re.
publican" and the percentage won't pay
to locate q now man there. Mf. F. is
therefore ssfe, for The present.
rGrand River Eagle
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1858-06-01

RAILROAD PRoeREss.-It is gratifying
to be able to assure tho citizens of Linn
county, that the O., /. IL n. r. r. is now
so far constructed between Clinton and
Cedar Rapids, that by continued effort
Of directors and stock holders such rs has
characterized their exertions in time passed,
the cars will be running within the neigh
borhood Of Mt. Vernon, in the month Of
September next, and to Cedar Rapids 10y
January following.
The grading Of the 40 miles upon which
iron is still to be laid, is scven.e .eighths
complete, and force is now upon the
work sufficient to prepare the track, so rs
to cause no detention in laying down the
iron. We have at Clinton and along the
limo, sufficient ties. The spikes, chairs and
iron, are now being brought forwsrd, and
strong force is engaged in laying down
the rails. Each day is bringing the loco
motive nearer the point, which we have 60
long struggled to reach.
With this encouraging representation,
there should be no relaxation Of effort.---
Every citizen of Linn county, should come
forward, and with renewed determination
press the work forward. We hare passed
the dark day.
Cedar Valley (Iowa) Times.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1858-06-01

THs AMERICAN HORSE -TAMER's SE.
cREr.--Mr. Rarey's performances cor tinue
to attract the most lively curiosity on the
part of the English public. The universal
wonder with which his exploits are receiv-
ed, is well illustrated by the fact that
Punch, that great reflector Of public opin.
ion, every week draws satirical illustra-
tions from the feats of Rarey; and the
Illustrated News has on several occasions
referred TO Mr.. Rarey's progress and has
twice given his seanees with vicious brutcs
TO tho world in attractive features. II any
thing else was needed to show Mr.. Rar-
cy's success in his specially, it is the fact
that dozens of persons in England have
proressed to be able 10 tame vicious hors-
cs, and have all failed, with one excep-
tion which is given ms follows:
"On the 2lst, at Astley's Amphi heatre,
in London, Mr.. William Cooke, the eques-
trian, undertook to exemplify Professor
Rarey's system of breaking, subduing and
training unmanagcable and vicious horses,
particularly being well filled. We take
the follc wing account of what took place
from the Morning advertiser: Mr.. Will
liam Cooke informed the audience that,
having advertised his intention of exhibit.
ing Professor Rarey's principle Of subdu-
ing horses, by experimenting on any horse
that might be sent to him, horse had
been sent to him that morning for the pur'
pose. A full grown horse--a hunter
was then led in, and the following mode
of operation was adopted: strap is at
taehed TO tho fetlock of the right foreleg
and drawn over the animals right shoulder
where it is held by Mr.. Cooke. The leg
is then bent inwards, so as to bring the
hoof in contact with the thigh, md made
fast in that position by strap and buckle
Mr.. Cooke, then taking the reigns in hi
left hand, and bringing the strap attached
TO the horses fore-leg into state of ten
sion, urges the animal to walk on bis three
legs Holding the reins tight, and so az
to incline the horses head to the left, the
horse is forced to make journey twice
round the circus. At this time he exhib
its symptoms Of great exhaustation, goel
on his knees, and ultimately lies down II
the most submissive amer. He is thcr
relieved from the inconvenient and unac
customed restriction imposed upon him by
the straps, and Mr.. Cooke lies upon hin
in recumbent position, and carcssos him
and his pattings are received by the hors,
with such indications of qualification as Il
leave no doubt that the most friendly rcla
tions are established between the parties.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1858-06-01
NO. COG.


A few daye since wc received letter
rom friend at the east, making inquiries
in regard 10 our Territory, from which We
clip the following questions and append tho
answers:
We have been in Nebraska but short
time, and our knowledge being somewhat
fimited, we hope due allowance will be
made for any misstatements.
"What kind of country do you live inf"
Mixed and extensive. 1t js made up
principally of land and water.
"What kind OF wcatheri"
Long spells Of weather arc frcquent.--
Our sunshine comes off principally during
the daytime.
slave you plenty Of water and how
gotf"
A good deal Of water scattered about.
and generally got in pals and whisky.
"Is it hardg'
Rather So when you have 10 90 half
mile, and wade in mud knee deep to gctit.
"What kind Of buildingsi"
Allegoric, Inoic, Anti Baloric, Log aud
Slabs. The buildings are chiefly out doors.
and so low between joints that the chin
neys al stick out through tho roof.
"What kind Of society"
Good, bad, hateful, Indifferent and mixed
"Any Aristocwcyi"
Nary one.
"What do your people do for living,
mostlya"
Some work, some laze around; ones q
shrewd business manager, and several drink
whisky.
"Is it cheap living thcref"
Only five cents a glass and the water
thrown in.
| "Any taste for musicS"
Strong. Buzz and buck saws in tho day
time, and wolfhowling and Cat fighting at
night.
"Any pianos therei"
No, but we have several COW. bells. aud
tin pan in every family.
"Any manufacturers
Every household. All our children aro
home productions.
"What could gcntecl family in mode.
rate circumstances po there for living O.
| Work shave notes, fish, hunt, steal, o,
if hard pinched, buy and sell town proper
ty.-[Ncbraska Post.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1858-06-01

A MIxEp.UP LAwsUIr.-An exchange
paper tells Of "mixedup lawsuit" which
came off in Vermont last fall. 1t seems
that Smith shot rabid dog that was tres
passing on his lot, and belonging to ono
Davidson. Dog ran into tho road and
frightened horse belonging to one Sbu.
felt. Shufelts horse ran away, upset o
wagon, and broke leg belonging to w
II. Patterson. The question now is, who
shall Patterson sue for damages-Smith
Shufet or Davidsoni AS Smith had caus
ed the accident, Shufelt allows that Smith
should foot the bill. Smiths counsel OBJ
jects to this by saying that Smith was do.
ing lawful act in lawful manner, and
that, as the horse was frightened by the
dog, the owner of the dog (Davidson) shod
pay the damages. Davidson's lawyer
claims, on the contrary, that he is not hold
en-, because the dog was not mad; and,
he were mad, he would not have frighten
ed the horse had Smith attended 10 hi,
own business and let the dog alone. How
the question will come out will be knowr
in June, when the court sits.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1858-06-01

Here were fifteen men, fifteen souls who
expected soon to be in the presence Of their
maker, were about to eat each other for
the sake ola few short hours Of lifel
was in the stern end of the boat, and
grasped in my hand an oar. They looked
towards me and / spoke:
Fellows, will you be so vile as to man.
gle each other and then rartake Of food
which is certain death to us alli Do it not,
but down on your knees and ask merci'
full Providence to pardon the thought!
The men seemed to wavcr, but one old
tar who h ever been my enemy, exclaim-
cd:
Kill the young bratl He'll make ten
der junkp
you can do So l exclaimed, but the
first man who stirs shall feel the weight oi
this oarp
He will, will hep said tho old tar, ri
sing 'we'll see about that and he endeav.
ored to reach me.
In an instant my oar descended on his
head, and he fell corps into the sea.
know not what the consequences might
have been, for the men were now aroused
had not the cry of sail ho' from ono ot
them, caused them to throw their eyes TO-
wards that portion Of the ocean indicated
by the speaker.
Yes, there it was A small white speck
on the horizon. not easily to be distin-
guished from the white caps. But as il
grew more distinct. and we became certain
that il was no illusion, prolonged cry o
JOY escaped from the lips Of the crew n
they bent to the oars.
Soon the hull of the coming vessel wa
visible, and we then saw that it was til,
Gipscy in search of us. After few hour
pull, we were along side, and then th
energies of the men slackcned. They wer
overcome with transport, and two only
lived to find the deck of the vessel beneatl
their feet.
But we were saved. The captain though
us lost, but while chance remand he di,
not give up the search. In so doing h
probably saved my body from being made
food for sailors. AS they entreated IN
not to expose them to the captain, I hav'
ever until now kept the matter a secret.