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Litchfield enquirer., 1858-06-10
TWENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT,
OF THE ...
LitChfeld Mutual Fire Insurance Co.

TWENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT,
LitChlield Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
Li,chfeld. July 6, 1857.
GENERAL STATEMENT.
is 9,O2s
The whole amount of Losses and Expenses
about ' V ''' sa,soopoo
To Cash in the Treasury and due from a. =,
To amount Of Premium charged on the
Books which is pledged capital rs SSo ~
Making the Capital of the Company$4a.6O6 81
STATEMENT OF THE LAST YEARS BUSINESS.
To amour, Cash received for pre% sssss hs
To Interest received on Notes by
the Il, Iressp 1ssr from July T. 1856 rso,
--s4322 O6
last YEAR W ''''''' '"' - $50 10
Leaving balance for the years business ols3 AL
There is not at this time any claims against the
Company-all paid TO this date
THE Directors of this Company are conhdent that
the plan of Insurance adopted by them will meet
with hearty response from all intelligent friends OF
Mutual Insurance. ,.
risks Mills, Goods in Stores, Shops, etc OF IN ex
posed village or city property, but conhne tner
business entirely to farm property and isolated onId
ings and their cOntents-o which not more than vZVVV
will be insured on risk
This Company will adjust all claims with prompts
ness and iberality. and il at any time d!nerence
should arise between the parties, all such difference
will be adjusted by Indifferent persons in me County.
each party selecting one, and in case they 90 not
agree thi person shall be chosen and the aware o.
a or any two of them, shall be final and conclusive.
A reward Of 800 will be paid by this Company
r. any one who will give such information as viii con-
vic any person of setting fire to any building IN
sured by this Company. e-,~ 81
Officers of the Company.
G. BEcKwrrH, President; GEO. G. WoopRurr,
Treasurer; JASON WHITIrc, Secretary SHELDON
OSBORN, OF Harwinton, General Agent.
Direc.ors.--J. G. Beckwith, Jason Whiting. Seth
p Beers A. 8. LIE wis Sheldon Osbo IN, Abiiah Cailin
Cha's Adams, Robbins Batell, Stephen Trowbrdige
Local Agents.-Leman w. Cutler, Watertown
Henry Church. Washington; Henry s. Sanford, New
Milford Rufus Fuller, it,. Kent Richard smith.
Shar Frederick Kellogg, Cornwall Joseph Cay
lord, Goshen r.. Spanldins, Canaan; Donaid J.
Warner, Salisbury; S. D. Northwayand John DeweI,
Norfolk Henry Jones, New. Hartford II: s.
Barber Torrington; Lewis Smith, Harwinfon; John
C. Amber, Beihlem; John Abernethy and George B.
Forest Woodbury.; David G. Whitlesey, New Pres
ton Reuben Rock WE'LL Colebrook; John Hinsdsie,
Winsted; s. Y.St. John, New Canaan; e. TalimadRe,
Plymouth.
~ Persons wishing to get their Buildings insured
"a apply 10 either Of the Agents 81 10 the Secretsrv
]. G. BECKWITH Pres,denf
JASON WHITING, Secretary.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-06-10

NHE SUBSCRIBER has removed ffom Spepcer
80 street, to his old stand in North street, where
he is ready for all jobs Of BLACKSMITH WORK
and SHOEING HORSES AND OXEN. ArtjcIe.s
usually found in Country Shop viii constantlv -
kept on hand, such as Hinges, Chains. Hararc,e
Teeth, SC.
Old customers and new ones, are requested %
give me a CALL Il n FifI5. IN =
Itchfeld, April J., 1858, ''--S
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-06-10
OFFER FOR SALE

5, 600 lbs Cream Tartar, 25 bbls Fustic
5000 lbs EPSON Salts, 20 bbls Camwood
5000 lbs Fl RS Sulphur, 300 bxs Glassware
4, O0O lbs Salt Peter, 100 doz Thermometers,
., O0O lbs Sup. Carb. Soda, 500 doz Phosphorus,
1000 lbs Licorice Root Is csks Rotten Stone,
], 900 lbs Elk. Icorice, 20 bbls Pumice Stone,
600 lbs Gum Camph0r, 10 csks Potashes
800 lbs Gloves, 300 lbs English and
900 lbs Nutmegs, French Vermillon,
200 lbs Gum Arabic, 20, 900 lbs Atlantic
500 lbs Tartaric Acid, White Lead,
500 lbs Arrow Root 10, 900 lbs English
300 lbs Gum Opium, White Lead
200 lbs Quicksilver. s, 600 gals Linseed Oil,
geo lbs Mace, 1000 gals Sperm OIL
100 OF Sulph. Quinine, 5000 gals Whale Oil,
50oz Sulph. Morphine 1000 gals Lard Oil,
rs bxs CASTLE Soap, 500 gals Olive Oil,
80 cs Gum Shellac, 500 gals Meats Foot Oil,
so bbls Birthstone, 1900 gals Spts Turpentine
so bbls Alum, 1000 gals Copal Varnish,
30 bbls Alcohol, 900 gals Japan Varnish,
10 bbls Castor Oil, 800 gals Harness Var
or Seid. Powders, nish,
1000 bxs Window Glass, 200 lbs Patent Black,
$500 gr Bottle Corks, 1900 lbs Asphaltum,
ZOO coarse and fine 500 lbs Chrome Green
Sponge, 500 lbs Chrome Yellow ,
Is bxs & cases Glue, 800 car,oys Sulph. Acid,
so rms Sand Paper, - SO carb Muriatic Acid,
25 doz Chamois Skins so c;rb Nitric Acid,
800 lbs Logwood, 25 Aqua Fortis
SO bbls Nicwood, 10 carb Muriate Tin.
Also, Sal Soda, Asphaltum, Annatto, British Ius-
VIC DoA"A, ooiu, DilNci, dHu Soppel CyOH-
ide Potassa, Diamonds, Emery, Gold and Silver
Leaf, Indigo, Madder, Prussiate of Potash, Sal Am
moniac, &C.. &c.
BRUsHEs-We have all kinds of Paint, varnsh,
Whitewash, Shoe Scrub, Camels Hair, &C., &c.
We have all the popular Patent Medicines.
BURNING FLUID-We deal very largely in this arti-
Gle. 1t is very superior: Do not fail to try it.
Our stock is very large, and the articles enumera-
ted aboves are but few of the many thousand we
have on hand. Dealers and consumers can always
rely upon the genuineness of all articles that come
from our establishment most of them are plr-
chased direct from the manufacturers and importers.
We SHALL therefore, be pleased tc have you satisfy
yourself with regard to the truth of our assertions
by calling and examining stock, before purchas-
ing elsewhere; or favoring us with your orders by
mail or otherwise
We feel confident that we can offer you induce
ments to favor with your patronage not presented
by any other establishment in the State.
. OUR MOTTO WILL BE,
AS Cheap as the Cheapest
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-06-10
INSTRUCTION.
ELM-PARK COLLEGIATE
LyvSTITUTE,
LITCHFIELD.

Rev JAMES RICHARDS, D. D., Principal
JAS. RICHARDS, JR., A. B., Teacher of Ian.
guages and Mathematics
WILLIAM POWELLE Resident Teacher of
French.
TIRCuLARs and Catalogues obtained OF the
~ Principal
&c" Summer Session commenced on Wednesday,
May 9th. Pupils received at any time
Litchfeld. March l. 1868. tf45
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-06-10
AS Cheap as the Cheapest =!
Saddle and Harness Making.

FHSHE subscriber continues to manufacture and
IL keeps on hand everything in his line of business
and he would invite the attention of the pull lie
to his establishment, believing that he can supply
Harness. Saddles Brides Collars, Whips, &c. of as
good quality and at cheap rates as can be found
elsewhere Johbing and repairing promptly and
neatly executed 10:
He has removed to the County House.
FREDERICK BROWN.
Litchfeld May l, 1855
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-06-10

TERRIBLE DEAEu-A Man BURIED ALIVE IN WELL
The Oraro WIS., Republican saws: About iour miles
west OF thus village the ait. Of Saturday last.
caving in OF well. The first time thai the dirt gave
way it buried him up TO his knees but such was the
Of the dirt that he could be got out. even
with The help u windlass. When snvng to ex,ri-
him, the sand caved again and buried /, up to
his waist. His broher-in-law sprang into the well and
commenced throwing the dirt frum him. hut it con IN
ued running in until he buried up to the neck
His broherin.law eing that tie dri came IN faster
than he could throw ont left him to get assistance
covered After digging some hours he was taken ont
dead. Mr.. Mitchell was young man about "A or rs
years Of age, and leaves a wIic and child.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-06-10

The sight of drunkard is better sermon
. against the vice, than the best that was ever
preached upon it.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-06-10

Flour! Flour! Flour!!!
wv HEAT Flour, Rye Flour, Buckwheat Flour;
w Corn Meal and Provender, fresh ground, at
A. c. SMITH & Co.'s.
A BEAUTIFUL LOT of Beragcs, Muslins, Chal-
IA lies, Prints, &c., received this week at
c. B. BISHOP s. CO.'S.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-06-10

>WTE invite attention to our stock of
w BLACK and FANCY DRESS SILKS,
ROBES A GUILE,
DELAlNE ROBES,
BINGHAM and PRINT ROBES,
POPLlNS.
PRINTED LAWNS,
AMAZINE,
FANCY GINGHAMS,
FRENCH PRINTS.
BROCIlA and STELLA SHAWLS,
MANTILLAS,
PARASOLS, and
EXPANSION SKIRTS,
which we offer for sale at lowest prices
HART, BROS & co.
West Goshen, May 3, 1858.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-06-10
Use the Best (!

EVCR beauty. brilliancy and economy buy War
IL NER, PLArr s Bios PATENT COAL on.
LAMP This Lamp will give light equal 10 n.,s
Fluid Lamps, of two wicks each, "a, half tie e.st.
This Oil is not explosive, and can be burned in this
Lamp without smell or smoke ~.
We are prepared to supply the Lamps sla.cs,
chimneys, wicks and oil in any quantity.
J. Il. BECKWTTH, South street Drug Store
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-06-10

KEORE NEW GOODS at VIM H. Bramans,
IvH comprising Silks, Shawls, Delanes GhalIies,
Robes, Muslins, Jaconets, Berages, Parasols, EN-
broideries, M:ts Gloves and Hosiery.
Litchfeld, May 10, 1858.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-06-10
TAXES.

NOTICE is hereby given. to all persons liable to
~ pay Taxes in the Town Of Lifch6eld, that
ls5s-Tha have received warrant for collecting the
same and to accommodate those Who are disposed to
boarns in Milton, on Tuesday, June 18th, from to 10
o'clock, A. M.-and at Kenney's Store in Bantam
Falls, the same day, from l to O'Clock, P. Mat
Smedleys Store in South Farms. on Wednesday June
10Th. from to II o'clock, A. M-and at smith & En-
signs, East Side: the same day, from / to o'clock
P. Mat Catlins Store in North6eId on Thursday,
Ltch6eid Depot. the same day, from 2 to 4 O'Clock,
z. NJ, and at my Office in East Street, at all times.
Those who neglect to meet me, &c.. &c.
A. S. LEWIS, Collector.
Ltcafeld, June l, 1885, st-6
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-06-10

ND UBBER SHOES at 37a cents.-Two cases of
HI Rubber Shoes at 374 cents pair. They are
perfect and such generally bring about twice that
price, ALVORD & BROTHER.
WoleottviIle April 26.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-06-10
DE-. Jacobs Bitters.
The Great Spring and Summer
= Medicine.

Liver Complaint. Bilious Affections. Scrofula.
Erysipelas, Humors in the Blood and Skin.
Jaundice, Dyspepsia, Loss Of APP
petite, General Debility.
Costiveness, Headache and Sour Stomach.
MO medicine in the country has obtained so
~ great celebrity in so short time as has at
tended this wherever introduced Its marked and
immediate effect is observable in every instance on
the Liver and Blood. Accusing the former to a
healthy action, correcting all the secretions and
purging the latter of all its impurities and driving
out all its humors to the surface The Blood is truly
the LITE. Cleanse that and you then in position
to restore the weak and languid patient to health
Use DR.. Jacobs Btters-use them freely-use them
with entire confidence of certain and permanent
cess care not how impure your blood may be-
how long you may have suffered from torpid Liver,
nor to what extent Dyspepsia in its many forms may
have ravished your health. Dr. JACOBS BITFERs
WILL CURE YOU IF YOU CONTINUE TO USE THEM Ac-
coRDING TO THE DIRECTIONS. One tablespoonful
usually is sufficient. Never take than two,
for the medicine, though agreeable and harmless. is
not designed as beverage, but medicine, brought
forward by one of the first New England physicians
as adapted to the wants of the Human Family.
Loss Of Appetite, Dyspepsia, Erysipelas Scrofula,
General Debility, Costiveness Headache-and all
the result of impure Blood, a foul stomach and a
torpid Liver Cleanse and arouse them and you
have struck the axe at the root of the tree.
In the town of New Haven within the first six
months after its introduction sold over
1000 Bott1es!
Any one who doubts this statement have the
proof by calling on me- Do you want any better
evidence of the utility of the medicine than en-
dorsement like that, than where it is best known,
If taking it, it should nauseate the stomach,
slider this as an evidence that it is needed all the
more, and persevere in its use-it will seon be
agreeable and pleasant.
Price for Pint Bottles IS cents.
Remember warrant a cure in every instance. 1t
may take or bottles, but the first will help and
then continuing. will certainly cure you. Sold in
every town in this State and through the country,
and to the Trade, by S. A. Spencer New Haven, CT,
Proprietor, and Stebbins, Morgan & Allen 45 Cliff
street, N. Y. Sold in Litchfeld by A. G. Smith &
Co.. 49-yl
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-06-10

NEW CROP PORTO RICO MOLASsEs
az A C. SMITH & C o's
thnCAED CLOTH and Trimmings for busters
- ~ G. B. BISHOP co.'s. s.
ME prettiest assortment Of PARAsoIc :,
y town. at G. B. BISHOP 6 co.'s
1NHE undersigned do not intend to he !.
II by any one, and are willing to give craft ~
those who are worthy. A. c. SMITH s. Co.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-06-10

% Forty States Few OF MS ever expected to see 80
many Yet is no, impossible they will be represen
ed on the for OF the next Cong ress Ten new ones
through the doors Of the capitol Minnesota was vel
next. Mr.. Buchanan cannot keep out Kansas ,nuch
longer. Nebraska is pressing forward. Utah would
have been in before but for her rebeIl.ous behav
Ontonagou is aving down her boundary between the
lakes. New Mexicois gathering " her claims on tie
Plains In the dim dist sits Arizona Offering hel
silver Dacotah and Nevada are Just shaping f.,
themselves "a local hab,aton and name" Il will
no, be long before add ten stars the
al bunting, guns the national salute and twenty
seats TO the Senate Chamber-AAaMy Journal
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-06-10
PERKINS,
Corn Husking Machine
&8S E0

WIS machine saves much tedious and severe
- hand labor, and is worth many times It's Gust
to every farmer.
An agent is wanted in every town in utchfcid
and Fairfield Counties to solicit orders. Terms nm
usually liberal. Address ]. PERKINS & CO.,
5-5to West Killingly, Conn.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-06-10

EV1NE BOOTS, Kip Boots, Thick Boots, Boys
IL Boots, good boots-all sorts of Boots cheap for
cash at S. CLOCKS.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-06-10

IUyHE CHEAPEST ASSORTMENT OF GOODS.
IL in the town, for cash and exchange only.
ALVORD s. BROTHER.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-06-10
1000 Bottles!
Special Invitation.

D ERSONS visiting Litchfeld are respectfully in
II vited to call and examine my assortment Of
Boots and Shoes they will find good assortment,
and at as low prices for cash. as any in the State.
Sole Leather cheap the market will bear, also,
Shoe thread, pegs, SC. &C., for sale by
SAMUEL CLOCK.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-06-10
TO FRUIT-GROWERS.

D. W. WAGOWER,
KXT GUILD inform the citizens of the County.
w that he is Agent for Messrs STEPHEN
HoYT & CO.'S Celebrated NURSERY, New Canaan
COMMAND will supply all orders.
is Nursery is considered the first in the country,
and all TREES from it, will be warranted the kind
sta.ed in the sale. Catalogue may be seen in this
Office, And also orders received at this office.
Litchfeld, March Is, 1858. 3m. &fs
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-06-10

Liver Complaint. Bilious Affections. Scrofula.
Erysipelas, Humors in the Blood and Skin.
Jaundice, Dyspepsia, Loss Of APP
petite General Debility
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-06-10

II AIDES large size, broad, easy, good Shoes,
IL Caters and Rubbers, cheap for cash, at
-, Clocks
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-06-10

GTUART'S SYRUP at SO cents per Gallon a
NJ A. G. SMITH g. Co.'S.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-06-10

R UBBER SHOES at 374 cents.-Two cases of
h Rubber Shoes at S7a cents pair. They are
perfect, and such as generally bring about twice
that price. ALVORD & BROTHER.
WoleottyiIle Anril 16
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-30
From Warrington,

WASHINGTON, July 2S.-rhe President, be.
fore leaving tor Bedford Springs, appointed
John Nugent, esq, editor OF the Sau Fran
cisco Herald, who is now here, az agent TO
proceed TO Frazer river, 10 make proper rep
resentations to the citizens of the United
States, with the view of preventing COLI
sUns or outbreaks in that quarter, our gov.
ernmeut being satisfied, from official and 9TH
er sources, that liberal policy will be pur-
sued toward them by the British authorities.
The course to be pursued toward Paraguay
rs now determined, having occupied much of
the attention OF the administration. lis re.
liably ascertaned that, from the isolated pc
s.lUn of Paraguay, and the difficulty OF ac-
ces. to il, it Is capable OF making vigorous
resistance 10 al outside force. independents
IL Of a few small vessels, mounting, alto.
getber, an armament Ut six guns, Lopez has
three or four good steamers, recently con.
structed IN Eagiaud, aud at au eligible point
on the river fort mounting 100 guns of
different calbre. lie has also a standing
army Of 1900 neu, aud recently received
from England q cargo OF arms and ammuni-
ton; and be has in bis employ as engineers
and ordnance men, several French officers.
TIE administration will send {. feet Of six
or seven vessels, including the Harriet Lane
and steamer Fulton, the former steamer to
be the flagship. Commander Page who has
been selected for the command, has proceed
ed to the North, 10 order to charter such ad-
ditopal steamers as may be adapted 10 the
expedition. Although it is not supposed 1t
will be- necessary to fire single gun, yet,
In view of the defensive preparations OF Pa
raguay, it is determined that our force shall
be sufficiently formidable to meet ell posi-
bic contingencies. The commissioners have
not yet been selected.
There is authority Tor stating that no such
letter as that Furportiug to be written by
Mr.. Cass &c Presldect Martinez on the sub
iect OF the Iatter's refusal to sign the Cass
Irisarri treaty, was ever written.
Lord Napier had long Interview with Sc
cretary Cass to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-30
An OH salt Gone.

Edward Croker, Senior B0atswain in the
Navy, died at Portsmouth last week, aged
Us years. lie was a native Of that place,
and when very young enlisted for duty Oh
board the unfortunate Chesapeake, and was
in that vessel wDen the miserable coiiisioh
with the Leopard took place. Afterwards be
served on board the Constitution, under the
command OF Commodore Hull, and took an
active part in the fight which resulted 10 the
capture of the Guerrero; one Of the most im-
portant naval battles ever fought. lie was
also one Of the crew Of old lrobsides, when
she escaped from the British feet, out Of
Long Island Sound; aud in the same vessel
participated III the fight with the Java, 10
which she became prize to the Americans.
For bis long and meritorious services he was
promoted to the Office which he beld at the
time OF lis death, by President Monroe. 10
his declining years he protested religion, aud
became mem Der of the Presbyterian Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-30
Cold AT Fraxer's River.

VICTORIA, June 2S, lSjS.-This place is
growing IKE wild-fre, aud every man is as
busy as a bee and has scarcely time to
breathe. Many are going to the digglugs on
the river, which are beyond doubt, and
will stagser Csilfornians when they bear Of
the rich strikes below aad about Fort Yale.
| nave seen and talked with men from the
di sgiDgs, and when | expressed my doubt at
tie extreme richness Of the river, they got
angry ut it. Their opinion lie, that more gold
and more rich strikes will be made this sum.
mer On the Frazer river, than were ever made
in California.
The bars are, undoubtedly, far abovethose
Of California. As an INSTANCE of it. | would
state that both Capt. Huntington aud Purser
WEIGH told me that on raising the anchor of
the Surprise, near Fort Hope, there was con-
siderable dirt ciuging to Ii. and in washing
that they got one dollar and half OF what
was brought up On the hukes. Think of that
ye California miner.
The river has reached its highest point,
and is now rrccdng, and soon | expect we
we shall bsve millions of dust washed out,
and 90 Tie way to California and the East
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-30
Americans In Europe.

It was yachte, then it was horses, and
more latterly, the tanning Of horses. Next
it will be chess. Mr.. Paul Morphy will ar
range all that. Mr.. Morphy is known 10 the
United States as remarkable chess player,
but be is by DO means famous. Outside of
chess clubs his name Is unfamiliar; certainly
be is not an object OF national interest. In
month or two It will lie very different. Mr..
Morphy has gone to England, aud has va
lian,ly challenged all Europe to meet him.
This is heroic, and if be is successful, will
add to his laurels, OF course. If bis achieve
ments abroad equal bis achievements at home,
there is no doubt as to the result. Mr.. Nor
ply is already engaged to play at the great
Birmingham Chess Congress, which meets
next month, with several eminent champions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-30
Ingenious Escape from n State Prison


A convict in the Wisconsin State Prison,
named Prendergast-but they say cut there
that he is the notorious Burt Mackay, so eel.
ebrated all over the Mississippi NaIl-y-es-
capped few nights since 10 az ingenious
manner, but be was caught the next morning.
There is no dining room for the prisoners TO
eat 10; consequently they have to take their
meals To the cells, and when they go back to
work they take the dishes back with tbem.--
AZ night, after supper, they are not let out
again till morning; but the officers 20 round
and collect the dishes, and each prisoner
must hand out bis dish, unless be Is too lex
to get up aud do so. Prendergast got some
old clothes, which he stuffed with straw and
put in his bed. lie thea cut off d lot of his
hair and put 1t % the head Of the straw mao,
so that the hair stuck over the clothes little,
making very good counterfeit OF man Gov
cred up 10 the bed. His dish be set up
against the door, 80 that the cthcer could
reach IT.; and when the latter came around he
looked In, and seeing the man 10 bed, thought
il was al right, took the dish and locked up
the straw man IN place of Preudergast, who
was out in the yard IN good hiding place
Alter the officer had gone his rounds, Prem
dergast succeeded in making biz escape out
OF the prison inciOsure, uuUbserved, and eScap-
ed under cover of the darkness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-30
A Fearful Leap.

The Johnstown Maintain Echo gives the
followug:-"O Monday evening last, while
the accom- mediation train on the PenDsy wanna
road was returning from Pittsburg, and
while the conductor was engaged in collecting
The tickets, short distance this side OF tie
Biairsville junction, one OF the passengers,
amongst the rest, was told to produce the
requisite document, but without taking any
apparent notice OF the request, be (the passed.
ger) arose from bis seat, left the car, closing
the door after him, and whilst waiting long
enough to consider the consequences, leaped
from the PLATFORM the train at the time
runpirg at iuil speed. OF course the engine
Was reversed, and tho train returned TO the
spot as soon rs possible, every person who wit,
messed the feat expecting to find him 1t not
Dangied corpse, at least bruised and MAIN
ed in a horrible manner. What then was
their surprise and qualification when they
found him sitting Oh the emtarkment, not
only safe aud sound, but apparently well
satisfied with his location, and evidently
amused at the fears that had been entertaint d
in regard to his safety. Concluding the
there was no use in railroads attempting to
make mincemeat OF such men, the train was
again put in motion, and this modern Sam
Patch was left to pursue his Journey IL less
rapid but less risky style OF lOcomOtlon.