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Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-01-29

PoETRY AND PETrIcoArs.-The Wash
ington correspondent of the PeansyluGnian,
thus describes the outdoor dress of an Eng
lish literary lady, now in that city i
"There is an English literary lady now
in this city, whose dress, known in London
as the 'peasant costume has created quite
stir among the fashionables. The dress
consists Of red and black striped pettieoat,
descending within six inches of the feet,
over which is worn dress Of the usual
length, but looped up to the hight Of the
skirts. A 'dreadnoughf overeoat, with gilt
buttons, serves TO keep out the cold and
damp; while straw hat screens the head,
and real. genuine long-legged boots pro-
tect the feet. | do not think the dress is
very neat or pretty, but it is novel, and that
is something. 1t is considered an improve
ment on the bloomer costume. In all the
mud of aWashington winter, il is much
better dress than the straetsweepinQ ma
chimes which have 50 long prevailed, y
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-01-29

Elder FawsiI on the ssspirits.,

Ethan Spike of Horn5y, Me-, has writ
ten letter to the Portland transcript"
describing the doings of the Elder in Horn
by. We do not see how any one can re-
sist the Elders logic:
"Elder Phineas Fawsil preached agin
it last Sabberday. 1t was great aout-
bust of the Elders, an gin comfort to
many. do suppose that Elder Fawsil,
when he's fairly walked up, is abaout rs
tough Il customer as the devil ever wrosled
with don't raaly spose he'd be a bit
more affeerd of Belzebub, or even tho Old
Boy himself, than should be of a ycrlin
coalt. You orter hear him talk of the de-
vil-just as easy and farnillyer as though
he knew he'd got tho critter under his
thumb, an was sartin he had holt of him
whar the hair was short. But was goin
to say suthin of this last sarmint of hisn.
"The Elder laid daoun sewing pints, and
proved EN- all.
"Fust. Speeritooalism is the works Of
Satin.
"Second. It's the tow jints, worked by
odd force an vitalized super .carbonick elec
trio fluid.
"Third. (This pint / did not get hold o
egzacty, he not speakin' very legibly-bu
it was ither Mesmerism or Mormonism; bu
it don't matter much, as, which ever it was
he proved it,
"Fourth. Its Annymil magnitudes.
"Fitth. (This pint, nyther | can't give
verbunkum but it was some kind Of bug
sounding suthin like Jewn bug.) oF
"Sixth. Eff it war speerits they war evil
spccrits. .1s@'ar1
"Seventh there is no speerits, no how.
"The discourse was chock full of Scriptei
bearing on the several pints, an hysterical
facks--for he's just as larncd as he can be
an do actooally bleve, cf by accident, (he
wouldn't do it noiuly,) he should get any
more into him, he'd bust right up! Why
he handled them great Greek and Latin
words in sich way that nobody can under
stand, just as easy as kin say caow, or Ia
ter, or any other simple household word.
"IIe said this sort of thing was nothing
new to him. Alluded to the Witch of En-
dor, and the hogs which got the devil intt
them. At this pint the Elder went off OF
a target about pork-sald II was plsn-tha
eff the devil got about the pesky hogs he'C
got in agin naow, in the shape of whisky
sweetened with strucknine. Then he tool
meejums, and the way he made the feath
ers fly is solum warnin 10 all Wrappers
Said thar want a secondhand chaw of ter
hackers difference atween 'em an that or,
Simeon Magog spoken of in Scripter.--
Then he struck out into aboutthe allmight
lest pea-roar-rashun ever hcern in this sub
loonary spear. He actooally seemed TO tax
the devil right up by the tail, an shake hin
like cat would mice. l bean't much e
a poick and don't run much to Imagination
butt swan to mani eenjest thought
could hear the critter holler, as the Eide
whanged and cufied him. Ef war in hi
place, I'd think twice about ii, afore I'd @
smellin round agin within the Elder
reach.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-01-29

Trains will stop at stations marked only to leave pas
sengers, or to take them on signal being made
From Oeveland--All trains connect at Toledo directly
with trains of Michigan Southern Railroad, for Chicago
and the West.
The am trains make direct connections with trains
for Detroit
The 900 a M and 9.sO M, trains connect at Tole-
do with the Toledo Wabash and Western Railroad for
Fort Wayne ogansport Lafayette, Danyille Springfield
Naples, Alton, 81. Lonis. 6e.
The 900 M and 80 p. trains form direct connec
tons between Cleveland and Springfield, Dayton and
Cincinnati ..sH gt- a.
From Toledo all trains at Cleveland with trains
Of the Cleveland and Erie road for the East l
The $40 IN, train, connects at Sandusky with trains
Of Mansfield sandsky Railroad, for Mansfield, Pitts
burgh, &e.
The 90 a, and $40 pm trains, connect at saDdusky
and Clyde with Mad River and Lake Erie Railroad for
Cincinnati Dayton, kc. ft
Trains also connect at Cleveland with Cleveland and
Pittsburgh X. r. for Pittsburgh Phadelphs, BaltL
more, 6c " h PHILLIPS. sup't
iomee @. 7. Railroad, irl "lfI foE'
Cevelsnd, Jan. 10, 1851, tNn l,lstst
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-01-29
Roherts & sheldon.

Manufacturers of Copper Tin and sheetIron Ware and
Dealers in Stoves Agricultural implements, Stoves, Rags
Wool Hides sheep-pelts old Copper Old stoves, &C.
All sorts of genuine Yankee Notions Peases Brick
BLOCK, No. l. Fremont, Ohio. May ~, 1901
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-01-29

SCRAMBLED Eoes.--Put tea cup full of
milk on to boil; putin apiece of butter tho
size Of a walnut; salt and dredge in little
flour; have three eggs well beaten and stir
them in quickly when it boils; stir till it is
thickened, not curdled-it is much improved
by being turned over butiered toast in q
deep dish. --...-
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-01-29
How They Make Votes I'm minnesota
The Clepeiand Herald says:

Tho Ctepetdnd Herald says:
A while since we published letter writ
ten by gentleman who had travelled in
Minnesota, in what is known as the Pembi-
ma country. In speaking Of place called
St. Vincent, he said: y i5ew
~ saw but n solitary Indian wigwam on
the spot where 'St. Vincent is said to be,
and this is annually covered with fvs, tens
and even twenty feet of water" 81
The st. Paul Mianesotion says that this
st. Vincent returned POS Democratic votes
all for Sihey for GovcrnoG which votes
were counted. Tho Minnnssotian says:
as not such rascality transparent f--and
is it not too bad for patient endurance ~
Medary said ne knep the thing soas did
forgery still he and Joe Brown counted
the return Of 2o5 votes as genuine, and on
the strength Of that and other fergeHes,
gave Sibley the certificate ~ having been
duly elected Governor Of fMinnssotai What
a farce holding an election will IN fntnro be
considered, Il such outrages are slIo~ed ~
succeed e'ea4sf
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-01-29
GlmnfeId a RrOther.

Hardware Merchants. Ali kinds ofIron and Steel ware,
both American and Imported sold at Wholesale or Re
tall Every pattern Of Cook. Parlor Box Stoves Ag
ricultural and Farm Implements Woodenware, Cordage
Oils, Paints &C., Belts Block, No. 2, Fremont, Ohio
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-01-29
ISAAC E. WEST. cHAs. H. MeDoUGAI.
.oa West & McDougal,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
No. 23 Walnut Street,
CINCINNATI o.

FOR THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF,
Choice Western Reserve Butter in Firkns, Kegs and
Fancy Boxes.
Western Reserve 2utterin Barrels Frns solid packed
and Rolls wrapped in cloths.
Western Reserve Durham farm imitation Of English dairy
and Nutmeg Cheese.
Dried Peaches, peared and in halves
Dried and green Apples,
Brooms in large quantities. and great variety STYLES
manuhcturedexpressly for trade and warranted
purchasers. f
Glover Seed in large quantities Timothy and Flax Seeds
Louisiana Sugars, Loaf Powdered Crushed and Clarified
Sugars,
New Orleans and sugar house molasses and syrups.
Coffee Rice Starch Saleratus Soaps, Lead Pork Lard
HAMS Beef Cranberries Eggs Flour, Pots and Pearl
Ashes and all kinds Of Groceries, produce and manu-
factured articles.
Particular attention given to the forwarding business
Mark all goods for sale with owner initials and w&McD
All packages be forwarded, Care W. Med Cincinnati
Ohio. May 0, 1856 "
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-01-29
u. u. Ensselnan

Dealer in Stoves Tin, SheetIron Copper-wore, Wash
boards, Plows, &c have opened an entire new stoeb
IN the Tyler Block Corner of Front and Croghan Streets
and shall be constantly receiving additions. Particular
attention will he given to Jobbng and Repairing Of every
kind Call and see me. oct. 10, 1857.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-01-29

CAoouAx LoDuE No IL independent order Of Odd Fell
lows, meets at Odd Fellows Hail. in buckianos BLOCK,
every Saturday evening.
FnEnoSr Eve AMraENr No. o., 1.o.o.F., meets In the
same Hall the % and 4th Monday evenings OF every
month.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-01-29
Masonic.

FoRr SrEPHExsos IoDor, No. 225, Free and Accepted
Masons meets at Masonic Hail. in Doncysons Block, on
the lst and Sd tuesday evenings of every month.
FREMONT CHGrrER, No. 81, Royal Arch Masons, meets
NJ the same place on the st Friday evening Of every
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-01-29
Hnrness MnIkeral
To RIacksmitI,s

GALL at CANFIELD 4 BRoTHER's and you will end
mendiou, Of Trimmings at dog cheap prices
Dec.4, 1857.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-01-29
B. !. BARTLETT & son.

A TTORNEYS AT LAW, have removed their Office to
n the second story Of Nms' building, +.
Dernham's Clothing Store. ay- Entrance on Croghan
Street. All business entrusted to them will he carefully
attended to. b. j. BARTLETT,
Fremont. Nov. "a 1856. ]. r. BARTLETT.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-01-29

Eg- few weeks ago in referring TO the sad fate o
poor HoFFMAS took occasion TO say in the o.
remarks his genius poet that "muoh praise
has been awarded to Tennysons charge the Six Hun
dred;' but HofTmans poem on the Battle Of Monterey Il
worth dozen of H." Since then fortunately putting ou
hand IT, submit It TO readers for their judgment
1t cannot be surpassed C2epeland Herald
THE SCOTT LEGION.
We were not many-we who stood
Before the iron slect that day,
Yet many gallant spirit would
Give half his years, If he but could
Have been with at Monterey.
Nowhere, now there, the shot is hailed
Indesdly drifts Of fiery spray,
Yet not single soldier Quailed
When wounded comrades round them walled
Their dying shouts at Monterey,
And on still on, one column kept,
Through walls OF fame its whitening way,
Where fell the dead, the living slept,
Still charging on the guns which swept
The slippery streets of Monterey
The foe himself recoiled agIast,
When, striking where>he strongestlay
We swooped its aanking batteries past,
And bravng full their murderous blast,
Stormed home the towers ofMonterey.
Our banners on the turrets wave,
And there the evening buges play;
Where orange boughs above their grave
Keep green the memory of the brave
Who fought and fell at Monterey.
We are not many-we who press'd
Beside the brave who fell that day;
But who of us has not confessed
He'd rather share their warrior rest,
Than not have been at Monterrey
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-01-29
Rncrslanh - Evcrct,.

Attorneys and Counselors at Law, and Solicitors ir
hancery will attend to professional business and Ian(
Agency in Saudusky and adjoining counties. Office, 2nt
story Buckland's Block, Fremont.
II. 2. BUCKLAND. HOMER EVERETT .
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-01-29
asrccnr :. Cinesrork.

Atorncys at Law will attend to all business entrusted
to their care Ofice--Nims' Block Corner Of Croghau
and Main street, Fremont, Ohio.
!. L. GREENE. T. p. FINEFRocK.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-01-29

M on hand with good assortment Of Anvs, vis
w es, Bellows, Iron, Nail Rod, Horse Shoes, &c.
Dec. 4, 1857. CANT1ELD BROTHER.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-01-29

ss l ~ u. d
Cleveland and Toledo Railroad.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.-On and after Monday, Jan.
IS, 1853, trains will run as folloNs
SOUTHERN DIVISION, via Norwak.-- Going Hest, Daily,
EJcepi Sunday
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-01-29
Homeopathy.

DrJ. W, FAILING, having established himself for the
purpose of pacticing Homeopathy in this place and vi
cinity would respectfully to the public that his
present arrangements will enable those desirous Of avail
Ing themselves of Homeopathic treatment to rely with
certainty upon prompt attention TO their calls whether in
or out Of town gY- Rooms, in Sharp Shomo,s Block
chronic diseases. Fremont, April 10, 1855.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-01-29
THE GREATEST
Medical Discovery of the Ace.
EVERY KIND OF HUN

MIR. KENNEDY Of Roxbury, has discovered In one
INl Of our common pasture weeds remedy that cures
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-01-29


W. J. MILLER, Clyde, and by Druggists generally.
40y1
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-24
CLEARFIELD. Pa, MARCH si, 1858.

THE Posi- OFFICE DEpARTMEST.-The report
of the financial operations of our postal sys-
tenn for the year ending with last June, brought
partment of the Committee on Ways and
Means of the House of Representatives, at
Washington, isa very interesting table of sta
tistics. The following is a brief. though com
prehensiye, abstract of it:-ssThe entire re-
ceipts of the year from all the States and Ter
ritories amounted to SS,G70,s6I 81, of which
S5,37S,l 1913 81 were from the free States and
Territories, and only s1,692, ,16s 81 from the
slave States. The gross expenditures amoun-
ted to 50, ,SS4 ,0i2 %, including transportation,
salaries, and the immediate expenses of the
various Offices. OF this amount 81. l31, ,162 II
accrued in the slave States, and S5,l35, $50 10
in the free States and Territories. The total
deficit for the year amounted to s., 81; ;514 Al.
The excess of expensis over receipts in the
slave States was 50 ,436, ,598, and in the free
States S374, ,9S1. The States of Massachusetts,,
Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, and
Pennsylvania, the District Of Columbia and
Washington Territory. are'the onlJ ones in
which the receipts exceed the gross expenses,
which they respectively do in the following a
mounts: Massachusetts, s17S,550 %, Rhode
Island S23,097 %, Connecticut Sd, ,776 10,
New York Sf33, ,533 IS, Pennsylvania S21,-
ESQ 81, District of Columbia 6,076 Sc, and
Washington Territory S9i7 6S. The largest
receipts in any State were in New York, a
mounting to Sl,50S,444 IL. Pennsylvania
comes next, her receipts amounting to $685.
154 81. OF course the expenses in these two
States were also the largest.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-24

SUCKING UP WATER FROM SAND.-Livings-
tone, the African traveller, describes an inge
nieus method by which the Africans obtain
water in the desert:
s.The women tie bunch of grass to one end
of reed about two feet long, and insert it in
hole dug as deep as the arm will reach, then
ram down the wet sand firmly around it. APP
plying the mouth to the free end of the reed,
they form a vacuum in the grass beneath, in
which the wafer collects, and in a short time
rises to the mouth. 1t will be perceived that
this simple, but truly philosophical and effec-
tual method, might have been applied in many
cases, in different countries where water was
greatly needed, to the saving of life. 1t seems
wonderful that it should have been now first
made known to the world, and that it should
have been habitually practiced in Africa, pro-
baby for centuries. 1t seems worthy of be-
ing particularly noticed, that it may no longer
be neglected from ignorance. 1t may be high
ly important to travellers on our western des-
erts and praiIies, in some parts of which wa
ter is known to exist below the surface.'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-24
COURT sALE.-Under a


" by virtue of order of sale issued out of
the Orphans Court of Clearield county, there will
be exposed to sale at the house of VIM A. Mason
in the Borough of Curwensviile. Saturday the
Ist day of May, 1858. the following described Real
Estate of James Sharp deceased, TO wit:
NO /. Beginning at a white pine on the north
east of the tract surveyed for John Brown, thence
by William Browns land, north "a deg east 3S
perches to a witch-hazel, thence by Jacob King 5
land south 10 deg. west 13S perehes to post,
thence by Jacob Missencopps land north "a deg.
Browns land north Sc deg. east I3S perches to
place of beginning, containing 80 acres and 40
perches-
No 2. Beginning at white pine, thence south
81 deg. east Al perches to maple thence by land
of A keaggy, deceased, south 20 deg east 10 per-
ches TO hemlock, south 81 deg. east lOl perches
10 white pine, thence by land of William Brown
north 34f deg west 2s9k perches to the middle of
Ciearfied creek, thence up the same following the
several courses and distances thereof to the place
of beginning, containing one hundred and ten a
cres. &c. Nos. and being the same premises
conveyed by Jacob Patton by assignments endors-
ed ON deeds recorded in deed book o, pages T39 L
I4l, to the said Green & Sharp in fee.
NJ ). An interest in common with said Green
IN certain piece of land sold by John W Wright
1898, and described therein follows One tract
oil land in the name of John Brown. containing one
hundred and nfnety-fve acres, more or less, stu
ate in Beccaria township, adjoining lands of A
bram ). heaggy, George Glenn, John Straw and
others. with Clearfeld creek on the south
TERMS-ene-half cash on confirmation of the
sale, and the balance in year with interest
JOHN PATTON
fee.1 Admir- of James Sharp, decd.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-24
A LIGHTNING HoD MAN INA FIX.

At Cincinnati, the other day, Mr.. I. Kings
ton, who puts up lightning rods, climbed TO
the top OF the spire of St. Paul's Cathedral,
two hundred and thirty-five feet, where, hav-
ing left his ladder below, he chung by his arms
and legs fastened the foot of the rod and at
tached its point-quite heavy piece of metal
securely he supposed, to the cross sur
mounting the steeple. He had just completed
this difficult and dangerous task, watched by
number of persons in the street below, and
while looking at the work and experiencing
that satisfaction which results from hazard
passed and labor accomplished, of a sudden,
something heavy struck him and made his
brain reel until he could hardly see. Instead
of losing his hold at once, would seem to
have been the natural and inevitable result, he
clung with power beyond himself and will
superior to his own, closer and inStinctiVely
to the spire. He knew not what had occurred,
and to his confused senses it appeared that the
steeple was tumbling; or that some strange
cause was about to bring the vast structure to
the ground.
Some forty seconds-an age to Einl-must
have elapsed beiore-he sufficiently collected
his scattered thoughts and Subyerted concious-
ness to know that the entire upper part of the
rod had fallen upon his head, causing the
blood to trickle over his forehead, and nearly
blind him. He was in dreadful perplexity
| and most dangerous position. He feared, if
| he moved he would go cleaving the air to a
terrible death upon the stony street below
| and at the same time he knew he could not
4 l..
creasing weakness, retain his grasp, more the
result of fate than feeling, much longer. If
he stirred he might fall +; if he remained he
certainly would; and SO, determined to make
| at least an effort for his life, he put one foot
very cautiously, then his arms, and then moved
| the other foot and after half minute of ex
ertion, and the greatest danger, he touched
| the topmost round of the ladder, and in few
seconds more was inside of the steeple and
safe.
Then it was Mr.. KS great courage and
| strength forsook him his nerves and muscles
| relaxed he grew sick unto death his knees
| gave way his vision swan, and he sank upon
the platform motionless and insensible. He
must have lain there half an hour before he
could rise and walk, and he did not recover
from the shock for more than fortnight at-
| terward.
The people gazing up at him from the street
describe the scene as painful and exciting in
the extreme. When they observed the rod
fall, thrill of horror ran through their hearts,
and two women swooned away; for they ex-
pccted to behold him the next moment dashed
to pieces at their feet.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-24
POSTSCRIPT.

THURSDAY, CLOCh. \. ~
Whilst we write our Office is still bril-
liantly illuminated by destructive fire which
visited our town last night. The fire origina-
ted about midnight in stable known as the
Stage stable on the lot adjoining the Mansion
House. In few moments the flames spread to
the Mansion House stabling Hemphill House
stables and ice house; ". a. Wallace's and
Beni. Spackman's stables; and also the row Of
buildings knowa as Shaw's row occupied by
Richards and Radcbaugh, Tailors;
Richard B. Taylor, Eating Saloon;
T. j. Mccullough, Esq, Attorney at Law !;
Sam. johnson, Barber;
Joseph Coon, Boot and Shoemaker;
Frank Short, Boot and Shoemaker;
which buildings were burned to the ground
For some time the fire presented terrific
appearance. 1t was with the greatest efforts
on the part of the citizens that it was prevent
ed spreading to the Mansion House, the
row of Offices in which ours is located, the
Post Office, Mossop's house and other adjoin7 :
ing premises.
Great credit is due to the Ladies of our
town, who worked assiduously in the lines con-
veying water to the scene of confagration.
We learn that horses belonging to Foster
C Williams were consumed in the flames
The value of property destroyed will probably
not exceed So 600 or $4,000. Judge Shaw is
the principal loser.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-24

a PARLIANENTARIAN.-Th members OF the
Legislature of many of the new States have
among their number some originals. it must be
conceded. 1t is related of the President of
the Senate of Minnesota that on recent oc-
casion addressing his fellow Senators, whom
he termed sold hosses,'' he informed them
that if they respected the cheer to decide
more than six pints at wunst, they were bark
ing up the wrong saplin-that he could tell
them" Complaints have been made of the
loose manner with which some of our State
Legislators treat grave subjects, ,but we have no
representatives that can come up to the sold
hoss'' who keeps the Minnesotians in order.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-24

LosG IMPRIsoNMENT.-Dayid B. Mech, of
Brutus, Cayuga county, Ohio, has two year
old heifer which he lately found alive in his
straw stack, where she had been buried for
t,ro months and fourteen days. At the time of
threshing his grain last fall, he made new
straw stack along side of an old one, and soon
missed one of his young cattle. Search was
made in all directions, but no trace of her
could be found, and Mr.. N. had given her up
as lost. and had almost forgotten the circum-
stance, when, few days since, his son in get
ting straw from the stack discovered that it
moved. The straw was Immediately taken
away, and in small cavity between the two
stack completely surrounded by straw seven
feet IN thickness was found the lost animal,
alive and in good condition. She had eaten
the straw in front of her SO that, when found,
she could take two or three steps backward.