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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-02

special prem. Of $5 cup awarded to Mrs
Crozier complimentary by the Judges.
Fly Brush--B X Tully.
Needle Work, extra prem.-Mrs DR. Roll
ins, prem. BOO
Worsted ouilt--Mrs Crabb prem. 10 90
Best 10 yd's 6ne Jeans--Mrs W Dicker-
son, premium. 10 90
@ Rodgers Dickson CO., certificate.
Best 10 yd's Coarse Jeans-C Rodgers, of
Dickson CO., premium. 90
e w Dickerson certificate.
Best plaid Linsey--Mrs E. W. DickerSon;
premium. 90
SADDLE HORSES.
Best Aged Stallion--R Dickerson; pre-
MUM s2o 90
George Marr certificate.
Two Year oIds-R W smoots, Christian
county, KY; premium 10 90
jesse Saddler, Robertson CO.; certificate.
One Year Old Dunn Sumner CO.,
Fleetwood" premium 10 90
r @ Dickinson, Todd, co., certificate.
Best sucking Stallion--B Moody, Mont
gomery CO.. prem. 10 90
Rob't. Herndon, Logan co. KY. cert.
Best Saddle Mare-Jas S Parish, Christian
county, KY; premium. 20 90
w A Elliott, Montgomery, CO.; certificate.
Best year old mare--R Q Dickerson,
Todd CO.; prem. 10 90
nj Gcntry, lrlgg CO.. cert.
Best year old mare--G S Pride, prem 10 90
f NJ Nolen cert.
Best year old mare-W G Pierce, Sum-
ner co., prem, 10 %
Best Saddle Gelding--J Rice Oldham of
Montgomery CO.; premium 20 90
Ben Moore, Christian CO. Ky; certificate.
Best year old Geding--J, r. McKin-
ny, Warren co. KY; prem. 10 90
Best 2 year old Gelding--J NJ Jones Mont
gomefy CO.; prem. 10 90
d d Allen, certificate.
Best horse mare or gelding--B D Moore,
Christian CO.; prem. 20 90
S X Smith, Montgomery CO.. cert.
Best Horsmanship-J S Parish, Christian
county, XVI premium 10 90
J Rice Oldham; certificate.
Best Colt by Stackers Young Black Hawk
Woods, Lewis & Co..; premium rs 90
Hugh Drane; certificate. Complimentary
blue ribbon awarded to Young Black Hawk
the sire of the competing colts.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-02
r r. f M L u M S
AWARDED AT
Montgomery County Fair, Oct. 1869,
r IR ST d A Y.
FRUITS, FLOWERS, &c

FRUITS FLOWERS, &c.
Best Bushcl Apples M @. Johnshn;
premium IS 90.
Mrs. J. G. johnson certificate.
Best Bushe Peaches-C NJ Grant prem IS co.
w Hitter, certificate
Best Quinces--Mrs r Dudley premium S. 90
Best display of Fruits-Mrs II NJ Dudley
premium 90
Flowcrs-Best Boquet-Miss Mary Shack
leford; premium 90
Second best--Mrs NJ Dudley premium 2 90
Best Native Wine-Mrs Dudley; pre-
MUM 20 90
w Drane premium 10 90
Mrs Dudley; premium 90
VEGETABLES AND FARM PRODUCTS.
Best busnel wheat--w L Hitter; prem S. 90
l. johnson, certificate.
Best bushel Corn--Geo Stacker; prem. 90
W Hitter, certificate.
Best 10 gals. Cider-Jas johnson prem 90
Nj q johnson, certificate.
Best bushel Timothy Seed-Harelson Co.
premium 90
Wiley Taylor certificate.
Best bushel clean Blue Grass Seed--TIar-
relson Co. 5 90
X Tully, certificate.
Irish Potatoes-Louis LeGrand; prem. 2 90
Sweet Potatoes-Mrs Lewis Garth, Todd
county, Ky. premium. 90
George Massey, certificate.
Fine Wool--T N Beall premium 90
Tully; certificate.
Middle Wool-B Tully; premium 90
Munford; certificate.
Long Wool--T Manford; prem. 90
Tuy; certificate.
Best Peck Tomatoss-H NJ Dudley; prem 2 90
Louis LeGrand, certificate
| Egg Plant-Louis LeGrand; premium 90
| Cabbage-Louis LeGrand; premium 2 90
| Celery.-H NJ Dudley; premium o 90
| Garden Peas-A G Wilcox; prem. 90
Beets-Mrs T D Leonard, prem. 90
| W NJ Drane certificate.
Table Peas--A Wilcox, prem. 90
| Vinegar.--James G Johnson prem. 90
| Cheese-A G Wilcox, certificate.
Butter--l2 entries-Mrs II NJ Dudley, pr. 90
Mrs J w Kendall certificate.
Raw Ham-Mrs G H Warfed, prem. 90
Cooked Ham--Mrs G II War6ed prem. 90
Mrs Lewis Garth, certificate.
Wheat Bread--Mrs Watson prem. 2 90
Mrs Il NJ Barker, certificate.
Tea Rusks--Mrs Shackleford, prem | 90
Sasify-Mrs T J Munford, prem. ! 90
Best Cake--Miss Florence johnson, PREM / 90
Italian Grass Seed--A G Wilcox, prem. | 90
Bald Barley--A G Wilcox, prem. 90
Best Cordial-Mrs Lewis Garth, prem. | 0C
Miss Ramey certificate.
Best Lard-NIrs A NJ Kimbro prem. 0C
Mrs Lewis Garth, certificate.
Apple Jely--Mrs + House; prem. 0C
| Display Vegctables--Mrs II NJ Dudley; pr. 0C
I Soap-Miss Mary Shackelford; prem. OC
Grapes-Mrs R Dudley; prem. 0C
Pckled Asparagus--Nrs Mary johnson; pr. 90
Cigars, homemadeH NJ Dudley; prem. OC
Jar Preserves other than citron--Mrs Robt
Dudley; prem. 2 oC
Brandy Fruits--H N Dudley prem. 90
/ Citron-Mrs W King; prem. OC
Variety Pickles-H Dudley; prem. 2 0C
lar Pickles. q Johhsnn. certificate
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-02

NoRTH CARoLNA.--Tbe Raleigh Standard, Breck-
inrdge, the Central Democrat organ after summing
up the election returns 10 the State, frankly says
"A sepcrale Douglas electoral ticket in this State
would in oil probability resul. 10 siviuS the Siste
10 Bsll and Everett
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-02
TFrom The Brandon Miss. J Republican. /

Maj. G. A. Henry, the "Bage" Orator OF Ten
nssses made speech at Huntsville, Alabama, some
weeks since, which eliclted enthusiastic applause.
At the conclusion Of his speech lady present
threw him beautiful boques, with q card attached,
on which was written the following beautiful sen-
ment,
"Eyery leaf sends up prayer
For the preservation of the Union
FRoM LADY.
Our contributor "BERrHAn has given as the
F" prayers Of the flowers in her sweetest tones
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-02

Smith, who makes joke Of all his troubles Says
the cook at his boardng-house is so careless about
separating the feathers from the chickens that be
mouth
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-02

Col. 2. d. DAKra, of Oregon. The st. Louis
Herald In speaking Of Colonel z. D. Baker, one Of
the new Senators from Oregon, says;
SIZE is In favor Of the enforcement Of the Fugi-
tivc-slaye Law, the Compromise Measures Of 1850,
and opposed TO the abolition OF slavery in the Dis
trct Of Columbia or lis prohibition In the Terrific
res Of the United States by Congress. We speak
of him aud his political position by authoriy Of
gentlemen recently from Oregon, who know him
we'll"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-02

Best Suokling Jaok--Jesse Russell, Todd
CO.. premium 10 90
Henry Lee, Montgomery CO., certificate.
Best Jennett years and overt
Douglas, Sumner co., premium 10 90
Best years old 2 Turnkey, Logan
CO.; premium 10 90
Best year old-Honry Lee. Montgom-
cry CO.. premium 10 90
Jesse Russell, certificate.
Best year old-Jesse RusselI prem. 10 90
swEEPsrAKEs.
Best Jack-B X Tully, Logan co.. prem. 20 90
Best Jennett--J Tully, Logan CO.;
premium Is 90
MULES.
Best aged Mule--E Bacon, Trigg CO.;
premium 10 90
Geo A King, Logan CO., certificate.
Best 2 year old--Geo A King; Logan
co. premium 10 90
] H Harris, certificate.
Best year old--B X Tully, Logan co.;
premium 10 90
Sam Hester, Christian co., certificate.
| Best Suckling-B * Tully, Logan co.;
premium 10 90
Hiram Cooper, certificate.
| Best pair Mules in Harness--E Bacon,
Trigg CO., premium 10 90
J Smith, Montgomery CO., certificate.
TROTTING IN HARNESS.
Fastest Trottng Horse, Mare or Geld
ing-Jas I Cummins, Montgomery co ;
premium '25 90
Geo Stacker, Stewart CO., certificate
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-02

SHEEP.
Best Long Wool Buck any breed-Dr
David King, Logan co.; prem. 10 90
NJ Beale, certificate.
Best Mid Wool Buck-Z NJ Beale, Logan
co.. premium 10 90
Jno 0. Neal, certificate.
Best Long Wool Ewe--T ] Munford
Montgomery co.; premium 10 90
z NJ Beale, Logan CO., certificate.
Best Mid Wool Ewe--Jno o Neal, Mont
gomery CO.. premium 10 0C
TT Munford, certificate.
Best Mid Wool Eve Lamb--Dr David
King, Logan CO.. premium. 10 0C
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-02
GOATS
T H II RID D a Y .
BLOODED HORSES.

BL00DED HORSES.
Best Stallion 4 years and over-C N
Merriwether, Todd CO.; premium $75 90
II f Bacon Trigg CO., certificate.
Best year ODD Herndon; prem. 80 90
Best 2 year old-W G Harding, David
son CO.; premium 10 90
Best year old-w Harding, David
son CO.; premium 10 90
b Tully, Logan COZ certificate.
BLooDED MARES.
Best brood years old and over-WG
Harding, Davidson co. premium 40 90
Wiley Taylor, certificate.
Best year old Filly-wiley Taylor;
premium 10 90
Best 2 year old--W Harding; prem. 10 90
| G II Gill; Logan CO., certificate.
Best year old-W g Harding; prem. 10 90
d Herndon, certificate.
Best Sucking Filly-Wiley Taylor;
premium 10 90
II Tully, certificate.
swERPsTAKEs.
Best blooded horse or colt W Malone;
premium 20 90
W G Harding, certificate.
Best Mare or Filly-W G Harding
premium 20 OO
Wiley Taylor, certificate
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-02
SECOND DAY.
G A 7 7 L L

INpIsTINcT BREEDs.
Best Bull years old--P Herndon, Lo-
gan CO.. KY; premium $1,000
Best Suckling-R Herndon, Logan CO..
KY; prem. 1000
Best Cow (aged)--P E Herndon; prem. 1000
r W Humphreys, certificate.
Best year old-P + Herndon; prem. 1000
Best Sucking cow-R Herndon prem. 1000
DURHAM CATTLE.
Best Sucking Bull--R Herndon; prem 1000
Best Cow, aged-P E Herndon prem. 1000
Best / year old NJ Beal Logan CO.,
KY. prem. 1000
Best Sucking-P Z Herndon; prem. 1000
DEVON CATTLE.
Best Bull---C Merriwether Todd co.,
KY; prem. 1000
Best Cove Nerriwether; prem. 1000
Best Sucking Bull calf-C Merriweth-
er; prem. 500
Best Sucking Cow caf-CN N Merriwether;
prem. 300
MLcH COWS.
Best Cow-R Herndoh prem. 1000
FAT CATTLE.
G Bratton, lst prem. 1000
/" certificate
DRAFT HORSES.
Best Stallion 3 years and overs o Ruth
erlOrui Logan CO., NY prem. LO,Vo
Albert Harris, certificate
Bost year old-Z N. Beall Logan CO.,
KY; prem. 1000
Best2 year old-B Bats, Robertson co..
prem 1000
r w Smoot, Ger.
| Best year old-R Dickerson, Ger.
| Best brood Mare years and over-Dr
j r Mckinney, Warren CO., Ky; prem. 1000
McCombs, Ger.
Best year old-P A Johnson; prem. 1000
Samuel Grinter, Todd CO., KY. Ger.
Best year od-G Long Christian CO.,
KY; prem 1000
Best Stallion--S o Rutherford; prem. 1000
z NJ Beall Ger.
Best Mare Mckinney; prem. 1900
| POULTRY.
| Best Sweepstakes-J Nolin prem. 800
! This chicken was accompanied with a
pedigree tracing him back to Earl Derby,
Counterfeit and Tiptop)
w Lynes, GER
Best pair Geese Mrs DR. ] L q Johnston
prem 400
TOBACCO ON THE STALK.
Manufacturing Quality-N Dudley;
prem. 25,oo
J Q Wilcox Ger.
Best tStemming Leaf A Johnson prem $500
GOATS
Best exhibition Cashmere-B K Tully;
prem. 1000
George MARI Ger.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-02

Small packages or heavy freight will be sent by
Express at reasonable rates.
Through receipts over Pennsylvania Railroad,
given for Tobacco, Flour and other freights des-
declined for the Eastern cities
Fire, Life and Inland Navigation risks taken in
the above reliable Companies.
REA-Office at w NJ. Pollock S Cos Clothing store
No. 10, franklin Street.
March l6, lS6o-tf H. II, POSITION, Agent
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-02

TOURNAMENT OF KNIGHTS.
NINE ENTRIES.
Western Hunter. S II Gill, Logan CO.;
Wreath 80 90
Miss Maggie Gill of Todd 90. I; crowned as the
Queen of Love and Beauty.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-02
GENERAL UTILITY RING.

Best Stallion, Mare or 0elding--DrJ r
Mckinney, Warren co.; premium 10 90
DR. r Mckinney, certificate.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-02
CHARTER OAK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

QUAKER CITY INSURANCE COMPANY.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-02
FIFT FL ID "A Y.
RoADsTERs AND HARNESS STOCK.

ROADSTERS AND HARNESS STOCK.
Best aged Stallion in harness--GeOrge
Stacker, Stewart county; prem. $50 90
c. H. Cummins certificate.
Best two year old--Ben D Moore, Chris
tian county, prem. 10 90
Is. H. Gill; Logan county; certificate.
Best Suckling-B Moody, Montgome-
lry county prem. 10 90
Best aged Trotting Mare in Harness
Presley Davis, Christian CO.; prem. 20 90
Geo Stacker, Stewart CO.; certificate,
Best two year old--Hugh Drane, Mont
gomery co.. prem. 10 90
]. H. johnson, Montgomery CO.; certificate.
Best year old--G B Long, Christian
CO.. prem 10 90
Best Suckling-J II johnson, premium 10 90
M. Dudley, certificate.
swEEPsTAKEs.
Best Stallion or Colt William Simpson,
Warren CO.; prem. 20 %
Jas Cummings Montgomery, certificate.
Best Mare or Filly Presley Davis, Chris
tian county; prem. 10 w
CARRIAGE HORSES.
Best for Horses or Mares--Geo Mar
tin, Montgomery Co; prem. 80 90
DR. W Drane. certificate.
Best Fancy Team-Jno Morris, Hickman
co., premium lo 0O
Irwin, Beaumont s Co., Montgomery CO.,
certificate.
Best Buggy Horse Mare or Gelding-
Presly Davis, Christian CO.; premium 20 w
| Fastest Trotting Stock-Geo Stacker,
Stewart co.,; premium 70 w
W c Simpson, Warren CO. I'd premium ~ w
! NJ
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-02
HORSEMANSHIP.

A Peacock, OF Todd CO., Ky; premium
Saddle. 40 W
RP Madison, Mont. CO., certificate.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-02
TOBACCO ON THE STALK,

Manufacturing Quality-N Dudley;
prem, $500
j O Wilcox Ger.
BestStemming Leaf A johnson prem 25,oo
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-02

PENNSYLVANIA RAIL ROAD.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1860-12-07

Tie assignment namtd above Is to ia
demuify the assignees from liability IS
bOndsnen, and il there IS surplus over
their liability, the balance is for the BEN
eli, Of the ether bondsmen. The assign
mens is in parol.
The Committee feel justified in fur
ther stating that suspicious relative to
the accounts Of the Treasurer had exis-
ted for nearly or quite ,wo years, and
some conversation relative to an inves-
tisaiioa occurred between residents IF
Montpelier, and others, and application
WAS made to him for explanation. lie
always satisfied those who applied thar
nothing was Nrong. and attributed the
rumors to the alleged ill-win Of those
who might be seeking the office for 9th
ers. The first absolute proof Of this de-
faleation developed itself as the late
Treasurer transferred the funds OF the
State to the hands Of the present iucum-
bent, during the present session. All
prior to this time had been mere rumor.
so far as the committee are able TO learn.
D. c. DENISON, fer Committss.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1860-12-07
THE GRAND RESULT,

Oar dispatches from California at
length enable Us 10 present the grand re-
suit Of she Presidential election Of 1860.
With respect TO two or three states there
IS not complete certainty, and perhaps
sill not be until tbe ogicjal returns are
published. Virginia undoubtedly has n
small plurality fer Bell Missouri is
not ys, all ia, but there appears TO US to
be no doubt that she goes for Douglas
BY plurality of two or three hun
ired. Tbs returns from California
and oregon render it reasonably evident
that both those Pacific States have gone
fer Lincoln, though ihe plurality in both
cases will be small The 3o3 votes.
therefore, Of the entire electoral college
viii be cast as follows. I52 being necss-
sary TO choice;
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1860-12-07

A Mas Bpstsn rs a WSlL.-Mr
Obsdiah Gage Ct Pjermoot. \. IT,, was
harird alive IN well near tie Depot a
South Bradford, last Saloriay, Nov. -
The well wss abeal twenty fees deep, sad
/ Gage vas al work with oihers 10 deepen
iH. Il was walled with brick, and they
were eDdeayoring 10 settle the whole brick
work. They bad succeeded to sooe ex.
tent and Gage, Who was At tle bottom ol
the well, vas about to come oa,, when
one side esved IN, aud ,ho sand pouring
down, buried him beutath it. tio made
q noise twiee in reply 70 those who called
10 him trom The top Of The geIl. In "a
short time number ct men we're at woFk
digging about the lop Of The well to reach
the unfortunate man. Thele seemed 10
be no other say bat 10 Al. OUT Tie Whole
well As no one at lirss dared to 50 down
into the ruins. After getting down a
short distances an arrangement was made
20 remove the dirt from the well Itself in
pals, aud Mr.. Warren volunteered to
20 down While at work 10 .be well he
said be could hear The buried man breathe.
Al went TO work with redoubled vigor,
bur before they had removed ten pailluls
Of sand from over the head Of the man,
a least hall cart load poured ia thro
hole in the side. Il was found impos-
sible to open the well deeper without re-
moving more dirt from about llle walls.
10 short time they were enabled 10
work in the well again with success and
soon came to the body Of the unfortunate
man bat be Was already dead, II ho had
been alive when heard by Warren, tie
sand that run in, smolhered him. One
band was raised up to protect his face,
The other was hanging down. lie was
not crushed by the brick although they
held him firmly IN his place. lie died
from suiioeation. lie was buried In the
we'll, just before eleven o'clock in the fore
noon, and was not got out till about tour
lie leaves a wife aud five children
v ho we're entirely dependent upon him
Tor sepport.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1860-12-07
BATES DEFALCATI0N.

Report of tie Ceaaittss Of Hays ana
Msaas, Relating % As Treasury.
IL HoUsE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Nov. ?, 1860.
The following resolution was read, and
amended on motion Of Mr.. Colby, snd as
amended, adopted:
Resolred, That the Committee Of
Ways and Means, in connection with the
Treasurer Of the State be, and hereby
are directed to ascertain why the taxes
due, as appears by the auditors report.
have not been collected by the tseasurer,
as provided by the statute; also 10 make
a full investigation in relation to the al-
fairs of the late treasurer connected with
his office, and in relation to all monies
deposited with hin as treasurer, and all
disbursements made by him; that said
committee have leave to sit during the
session of the House, and have power to
send for persons and papers, and leave
to employ a clerk if they deem ii neces-
sary."
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1860-12-07

AFRoG SroRr The Hartford Pfess
prints the story about sia ladies OF Toledo
swalloviag live frogs daily, to cure them
Of consumption, and follows i. up With
another e. g.:
a couple Of gentlemen from a neigh
boring toan, who were called to wateh
wiki sick person who had been gwen
over by his physician, and apparently
had but = short time 10 live, after some
converstionIelaliye to the improbabiliiy
Of stories Of recovery By frogs iulaHng
q sict persons breath, resolved 10 tesl it.
The first frog placed At lhe dying 'naa'A
mouth was as lead ss julius Cesar after
only three breagha had been drawn ,he
second lived some time longer aud died
the tbird lived about bali an hour, aud
though others we're applied none of tbom
died. The sick person Immediately be-
gan to mend, aud finally recovered
The parties 10 tic transaction, who tel
the story themselves, are highly respeeta.
bic"
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1860-12-07

YALE AGRICULTURAL LECTURES
The public viii be gra,ifed to learn that
the novel experiment Of the Yale Agri-
cultural Lectures Of last Winter was 50
successful as TO induce its repetition this
Winter on a more complete scale. The
course will commence Feb. 3. and Goa
tinue through the month. These lee
lures, which are Of great value to the
whole country, and worthy the attention
of every euliiyator, are given under the
auspices of the Yale Scientific School,
or Scientific Department Of Yale Col
lege, as a supplement to its newly-insti-
iuted course Of practical collegiate edu-
cation, and for the benefit Of the public
at large. A new and important feature
of this course win be its complete illus
tration by specimens, drawings, models
and animals. Life-sized paintings Of
groups from celebrated Herds will be in
cluded in these Illustrations. The lee
lures on training and breaking horses are
to be accompanied By practical illusira-
tiors. The lecturers Of last year will
take part in the course, ard other omi-
nent names, with = variety oi new sub
jects, will be added 10 the list.
The expenses Of the course are pro-
vided for in part by subscription. The
lectures are under the direction OF Prof.
John A. Porter, who may be addressed
for further information, al New Haven.
Conn.-Americaa 1griculturist.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1860-12-07

BURNISG OF THE STEAMER PACIFIC.
The telegraph has announced the
burning Of the steamer Pacific, on the
Ohio River. It was at FIRST supposed
that the Captain, Lamb, was the only
person lost, but It now appears that ma
ny, are missing. The names of nine,
mostly servants, are given, and IT is fear
ed that at least twenty were either burn
ed or drowned. a very large amour:
Of stock was burned, including $50 sheep
and $50 head Of fat cattle, mules aad
horses. The whole loss Is no; less thar
100000, most Of which Is insured.
Our Western papers furnish the follow
ing painful incident:
The heroic conduct Of Mrs. J. "
Mcdonald, who vas travelling with be-
husband, who was lying very low al Ii,
time Bith consumption, was a subject @
general admiration. The announcement
Of the eoufagratioa was too much for hi
delicate nerves, and the poor man swoon
ed and died amid the excitement. Thf
wife refused to leave the corpse Of be
husband 70 the nsereiless, fiery element
but stood brayely b. BIS death-bed upti
the flames licked the pannels Of tie state
room in which the corpse lay. Ia yail
she offered almost fabulous sums Of re
ward to any oae who would convey fh
body to the shore aad ia sheer despera
tion, she caught up the Iiielezs fora 40
bore il 70 the guards q the boat ]
I fell from hsr grasp, bosever. and "a
destroyed, i Is presumed, with the bos
AIFz. MeDoaad remained 10 Uniontow
after the disaster, IN the hope Of gaifes
Ing Up the ashes of Der deceased husband.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1860-12-07

As ABoLIrIoSlsT HUNa IN Ala
BANA. The Montgomery (Ala) MHi
of the %. says
a man by the name Of Palmer, da-
guerrean artist, has been detected at Ope-
lika, Ala, tampering eith the slaves Of
John Smith Cr.) and others, between
Opelika and Auburn. lie gave several
negroes bowie knives, and otherwise
attempted 10 insiilI into their minds sedi-
tions acts. lie vas detected, pursued
and approhendod, and she proof being
positive, be IS to be hung at Auburn to-
day"
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1860-12-07

A CuRiosIrr.-W While e0Fkmen aere
digging for muck and mafl upon the
arm of j. ". Caley, Esq, d wood.
bury, Vermont, in July last, tiey f9aad
im6eded in the marla Il lhe depth u zsg-
en- feet below iha surface, born which
somewhat resembles the anilsF ol sn H.
f. the same mari bed there was fo8ad a
portion II tie jay bone Of aa hsfbiler,
ous animal ID whleh geFe four teeit
s.boat The size d those of horse. Thi
nasl bed is situated % a bill, tso bon.
dFed feet aboys any pond Of water ID
ihs yieioi'y. aad Is comparatively dg
lard, and upon i ash trees tao feet if
diameter wefe growing city years aga-
ST.. Cailey regarding sbs shove h9rf
different from tie aatlefs Of sEislias
SPECIES d deer or elk Las aiadig pFs.
seated snsm to tbs State, AID hey Or
nov on exhibition 81 ahe cabinet q q.
STATE iI9sse.- Bahga's Daily Isasussl
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1860-12-07

A CASADIAa VIEW The Toronto
Leader says Tie present crisis in this
country, whether any Of the States Sc
ceda or not, will tend TO check the desire
for territorial aegrandisement, and adds
" II tie secession Of the cotton States
should take place, what becomes Of The
Cuba question: The Southern Confed.
eracy would God its We've on this subject
opposed p8l BY Franes aad England
merely bot by lhe great aad powerful
Republic ol tBa North Thus the ex-
pau,ioa Of lhe South would become i'm
possible. Slavery would never be al
losed 70 Be carried intoany oflhe Terrific
ries 81 tbe United States 50 that seees-
sion means the suicide Of Southern in
tsresls aad 20 Is strange that South Car
olina cannot see what all the rest Of the
worii sees so plainly.