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EAGLE HOTEL,

Fronting the Courtableau, between the upper
and lower Steamboat La'ding,
Washington, La.
TIME undersigned having (very Tecently) pur'
chased and re-fitted the above totei, 4ss1l
becs leave to announce to his friena and 'si Hi
the travelling public, that he is nowTeady IM
to receive Boarders by the Day week
and Month, at Reasonable Charges;
p rha location of this House very desira-
N. N..;aiiv DIaii for nersons travelling " way of the
PIE espec,sisy smhoats-sayiug them he trouble Of
removing baggage. ,eco
Washing ngton, La, March 3. 1860.
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Who wants a Mechanic y!

U,HANKFUL for past favors, the undersigned
informs his friends and the public i'll general
ia nrenared to do all kinds Of Brick work from the
fanciest to the plainest that may be entrusted to
him. Orders addressed to me at Washington, or
Atchafalaya Post Office will meet with prompt
attention. So come one, come all study to please
ALEX. BARTON.
January lS6l-6m,
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! NOTICE N TO THE PUBLIC.

TIME public is hereby Informed that the under.
signed Is determined TO rid himself q his large
Stock Of Summer Goods, and viii sell the same ~
cost prices, In order to make room. =.
Persons wishing cheap bargains for cash VIII do
well TO call aud see before, purchasing elsWhere.
+ G.. IkEI4HElAiEI, Washington, In.
Nav IL lhGu II -.NLn .l..lLE.t n ~ ~ 80.
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A N american sorrel mnle was taken up on the
n 10th instant by the undersigned at the Bell
or wears old and Is branded on the left shoulder
about thus III. He does not appear ~ he gentle
either under the saddle or in harness.
The owner Is requested to come forward, prove
Belle Cheney Springs, June 22d, 1854.
l.. A. PATIN.
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Fencing Room.

MIR. ALFRED OUCH ATEAU has the honor 70
lyl inform tho gentlemen oftbis parisl, that be
las opened Fencing Room on Main street 70 q, Y
room adjoining the Union Hotel. No pnins will
he left untricd that he may give entire satsiaction
to all who will honor him with tLeir patronage.
Opelousas, March 1861 .-if. 80
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For sale.

DAn ACRES of land situated in the Parish of
0ZU St. Landry. and fronting the Atchafala-
u. river on the West bank. four and hal! miles
about Captain Lyons with good dwelling house
and kitchen. FIJI y acres OF this land are cleared
and one acre is fenced in for garden.
''''- j. n. MlLsTED.
one,ousas. december 18TH i580--tf
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HENRY L'HVTEL,

TNNGRAVER OH Marble, has just established a
II shop at St. Martinsvile. for the construction
of funeral monuments OF every description, makes
inscriptions on the same, and slso proposes to fur
nish iron railing for tombs.
Refer to Jonathan Harris.
Opelo,,sas, August Is, ls60.-ly.
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DRUGS AND MEDICINES.

WiAsHINGTON DRUG sTORE-The
v, Undersigned hereby inform their friends
ana ala, Wy public that they have just received az
lresh .ln considerable assortment Of Drugs III
and Mdiclnes, as also Paints, perfumery Of q
all kinS, &c. 3a
They lrf also agents for the sale of q large ouan.
tity Of asent Medicines, the most popular.
Januay7, lseo--ly. washington oi IL
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
T,wO fine Timber Wheels with Screw, perfectly
l new. For price apply at this Office, or to a.
ther Of the undersigned.
ONEZIME A. GUIDHY.
ALBERT DEJEAN.
March 30th, fs6l.--tf.
r EECHES.-A lot of HungarianI.eeehes for ssly
lily 7. L. ilEBRARD.
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sTRAYED OR STOLEN.

1oROM the Plantation of the undersigned in tins
Parish, five months ago, two mexican mules
one black and the other whites both ORDINARY size.
1t is possible that they have gone to Bayou Rouge
sny one Inding said mules and bringing them to
ME WIZ 's''''' " -N BENJAMIN GUlDRY.
January IL 1861.
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READY MADE CLOTHING.

yu,HE hest made Gentlenen's clothing, of the
finest material and most fashionable ever
offered in this market can be had at Mr. Daniel
Shenble,s on the corner of Main and South streets.
His prices are very reasonable.
Opeicusas, January - la6l,-ts.
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For Alc,

4 TRACT of land of 3s2 arpents in the parish
a Of Lafayette, situate ebut 8 miles N. n West
rom the town Of vermillioYllle, miles from ~ the
line Of the projected rail roa: miles South East
from Charles Pecks, between the plantation 0,
Madam Breaux and Vincet Bertrand. rms t,s lnsa .
mile wide. and in quality of i md location Is not
surpassed @ by any land in the figlbourhood; person
n bargain by applying to thu Undersigned at Ope
Innsas. JOHN MACDONALD,
Opelousas, december 22d. $780,.
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DANAHAI lTUHl tllc FtHHtH1"1f
IL Robin, i'll the Parish OF st. Lam
dry, on the irst Of June 1853, II negro
naa of dark complexion, named JIM
BRABBON. He is $ feet Z inches in
height, lged 70 years, weighing about
l5O pounds.
The above reward will be paid for
the arrest of said negro boy, 80 that
eau get him, or by delivering him to
me in New Orleans, at S. W; corner
Barrone streets. j. NJ.
June :, 1850.
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HOUSE PAINuNG.

yT,HE undersigned having located permantly in
:nnelousas. is now ready to d al kind of work
IN His line Of business in the most approved sty,e.
y H;s terms will be liberal. All orGrs lett at the
nrno Store Of p L, Hebrard will be pnnctnally at
tended to. JAeoo 1'A"AA>'
January 10Th lS6i.-ly.
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Public Sale.
Estate of Michel Moore, f. IN. c

Estate of Michel Moore, +. IN. c.,
deceased.
DY virtue of an order of the Sth Judicial
ID District Court, holding sessions in and
for ,hs Parish Of ST. Landry, State OF Lnusi-
ana and bearing date llth July 1861. will
be. sold by the undersigned dply commits
stoned auctioneer, on the premises, on
"Wednesday, l4th August, 1851,
the following described properly belonging to
the Estate Of Michel Moore, {. NJ. c., deceased
late Of this Parish, to wit:
vs. @ THE PLANTATION
where the deceased lust resided, east Of und
near the town Of Opelousas, in AXSylA -
the parish Of ST. Landry, boun- 1ak
ded north by hnd Of Mrs. wy ~ y
Thomas q. Anderson aud by the bayou Del
puen,e, south by land Of Las.ie Nezat and
west by land belonging TO Mrs. Eyarisle De
ballon. containing. VI per act passed tue OH
May 1856, before the undersigned Recordel
and recorded in his office book p page Ills
&C., by which Joseph NJ. Moore sells the SEM
to deceased two hundred md twenty-five al
/ pents, together with all thu buildings aud inl
i proyenlents theron. s
2 mules. 3 creole horses, one gun, chest
and carpenters tools, one lol of hogs &C., &c.
Terms aud Conditions :--CASH.
ACHIlE DUPRE,
/ July 18th, 1861. Aoctioncer.
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TAX EN- UP.

opelousas. March II, lsso.--ly.
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$500 Reward.

DANAwAY from the plantation Of Francois
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Alexander Levy.

-p1cE LAYER AND BRICK MAKER by
trade having settled permanently in Opelousas
oilers his services to the citizens of this Parish. All
,nnr ;ntrusted to him will be performed speedily
and in a workmanlike manner. Terms reasonable
Guelousas, March 30th, ls6i.-6m.
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Notice to comsignees Of freight.

Notice to lconsignees of freight.
WE the undersigned respectfully beg leave to
Nv Inform nrfriends and the public in general
that owing to the present crisis in business affairs
it has become impossible for us to make any fur
ther advances on freight and consequently we are
obliged to adopt strict cash system for eightand
storage. Therefore no freight will he delivered by
IT'S Hereafter until all the charges paid; and no
orders for freight will be received unless accom-.
panied with the money.
CARRIERE & MELANSON,
a.s PITRE s. C0REIL.
Washington, La. December l4th 1860.
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(pelousas Literary Institution
Preparatory School for Academies,
DIRECTED BY
MIR. C. e. DURAND.
CONDITIONS:

CONDITIONS:
B,srling by the year ..............'.sl slto W. W.
bay scholars BY the year. ...'..'...' Az W.
ID. g" by the month. .......,.... w
psassp,ds he'd Clothes, mattresses, pillows ! 90
Washing per month, e.. ............"..:.; oo
Zach hoarder and each day scholar is bound to
furps, cord Of fire wood for the winter, to warm
himself aai his light.
There will be in the Institution, two half yearly
public EXAMINATIONS
Tle scholastic year is of twelve months vaca'
.io,s included.
A reduction will be granted on the most equita'
Bile terms for time lost by disease or other causes
Independent of the will.
The costs fur nursing and for the attendance oil
Dcc,ors will he at the charge Of the parents.
September Is, ls60-ly.
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A. M. Perraut,
r.n,ar.,, Cnllecting Aren't.

BATONRlUGE, La.
EspECTFULLY tenders his seEices to ., to
X citizens Of st. Landry and tn. State generally
n the above capacity. All applications IS for the
entry Of swamp Lands selection Of Lad Warrants,
collection of claims agains. the sae ~. st s Sr
,uu wmept Of taxes and any other business requiring
s ths attention Of an agent, will re'eiv strict and
prompt attention.
July l6 1858. IL ----- -
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STEAMBOATS,.
HIGH WATER ARRANGEMENTS.

lGH WATER ARRANGEMENTS
- The fast running and regular -
packet, Steamer NINA slMMEs. G. MhGt
y. Louaillier, Master, will leave Wash
ington every SUNDAY at 8 o'clock A. NJ, and
leave Nv NeWOrleans every WEDNESDAY at p. NJ.
me fast running and regular packet, Steamer
anna a, pERRET, j. A. Capps, Master, will leave
and leave NewOrleans every SATURDAY at s
The Steamer ALINE, W. c. Neal, Master, will
also be IN the trade as transient Boat, having no
regular day for leaving.
Passengers and shippers can rely on the pune.
tnality OF the steamers Nina SHINES and Inna
Perrst. - ="
The rate of freight will be the same as hereto
fore, viz: 4se-1z
Sugar. ...$2 90 per HID.
M0lasse5. ...................... rs " hbl.
OottVu. ................ "a =" Dale.
Up Freight. Observation-Disclosures. SO (" bbl.
U. HINCKLEY j. CO.
November ~. 1860.
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n / PATRIOT.
,s or SUBSCRIPTION.

| srsxs OF SUBSCRIPTION.
sass "A Fifty Cents Year, in advance. II
posr .har shd three months, Three Dollars and
|P,s.a,i.d w. ma.ls Single copies, 10 cents.
fli'' M ADVERTISING.
-. will be inserted at s cents per line
aeasanss u sverv publication. Liberal discount
n sss "a s!s' d Yearly and standing advertise
satsis, i. less than Onc Dollar will be made.
||Ss AGENTS.
xs.35.; "A .MILLsPAuGH.
|ydtiag! nnisss ssi' LOUIS STAGG.y
|Sal III .J II. MORRIS.
N, Cans. /. l.. J. b. SHAW.
|s.st Ch'caos. w. II. BAssETT ,Jr.
|g1stsplls' F.. CANNON. 5
1iatssiAs. LEWIS I'm.
Ibrasdr'd HATHoRE.
,nhafalayd DR.. JOHN G. Mills.
aI,,asdpiHe ~. ..H. F. VOORHEES,.
il,rapsk ~. f. DARBY.
~ S,p ibsriS ...'' .ADOLPHus OLIVIER.
IN ....... "A. NJ. PERRAULT.
..t,,. Ro.Es; !. - A. B. .SrRAwBRIDGE& Il Co
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New Iberia Marble Works.

f1ttANs, Specifications and Drawings, submitted
4 oy travelling agent at the residences of any
a address GASPAR LUSSEE. New Iberia.
opelousas, April 2s, 1860.
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This truly wonleIul preoentiue and cure for Fe-
yer and Ague am Bilious Fevers, will be sent by
mail, post paid. onrecdpt Of one dollar. Also for
sale at all respectable Druggists and Country Stores
Principal Depot and Aanutactory, lSs Main ST.,
Richmond. Va. Brncli Office, Bank OF Commerce
Building, Yew York Address
JOHN, WILCOX s. co.
September s. 1850
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Edmond D. Estilette,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law.
Office on Bellevue Street, Opelousas, La.
January 81, lS6O.-1y.

TOHN i. KING, Attorney at Law has re-
- moved to his new Office, corner of Landry and
Market streets, adjoining his residence and nearly
opposite the Clerks office. Jany I, 1860.
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Notice.

WI Undersigned have just opened Tniior's
tho .a. n"n on Main street, in the front Room of
Hots, Vinsr T house which forms part of tue Union
ave- a. They solicit respectfully the kiud patron
tire .ae public, satisfied that they can give en-
.hsn 'isMactlon to all those who will patyoniEe
'1em' Their prices are very moderate.
Anil MONET 4 PHILIPPE.
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nICk the well known Stallion A.,
ID Of DR., Thompson stands now at }Xk
~. p;arra Comeau's Stables, where -A-
heEwill remain till October next. lie s,,, s9n
serve American mares Tor the season ~ 9|o
ard Creole mares at $40.
Opeiousas, April Is. 1861.
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Chevis & Ritchie,
Surveyors and land agents.
Washington, La, February 25, lsG0.-ly.

r J. BEAUCHAMP,, Auctioneer in and
y for the Parish of ST. Landry, will promptly at
tend to all business conided to him. Olhce in ope
lousus. Jany I, 1850. ... e~
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READ! READ! READ!!!

Cairo, Illinois, July 29th, 1860.
Messrs. JoHsWncox & Co.:
Your lnnctine," or 'Persian Fever Charm"
has done wohers was wholly des ondent and
wretched whp lapplied it, and in five hours the
chlls were rdloyed and no fever has ensued. 1t is
the simplest ore imaginable, and wonder of ma
ture art. | would not be without this "Inpec
tine singl, hsur. By constantly wearing it
seem to be 'aale proof"
Yours Very Truly,
EN-. STOUT.
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a Good opening to Business
sun People,

>, nlbbs offer for sale the two story house he
Etcha'o now occupies as dwelling and store with
depot. "''A houses now used as a carriage
Of sa ot measures about 100 feet front on depth
and WI WI likewise sell the stock of trimmings, paints
tion s. , mat part of the carriage shop, in connec
h,.nohsh .. r. CaIk's who will continue the other
HMncaes OF wood and Iron work.
thsS ~ persons Of ample means and habits snited to
rs.in immqnity is offered good opportunity to do
blast. '"''ns'ss Is all the nrancnes are e IN iaii
'peionsas, March 9th, 1861
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Moilt, Alabama, July 23d, 1860.

Moile, 4dlabama, July 23d, 1860.
GENTLEMEN:
have been lnathed from the grave by the ap-
plication Of yous walderful "fnpectine," or "Per.
sian Fever Charl." For several years have sui.
fered every ,seuph from fever and ague. Last
Spring my life wasthreatened but Your remedy
has destroyed tfe dsease, and am rapidly gain.
ing an appetite AID strength
Respectfully, Yours.
+ ID. n, BARRON.
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r. STRAY HORSE.
CTRAYED from Washington, fine iron grey
white spot on one hip, having also both fore feet
shod; this horse is a well put up auimal, and of
fne appearance.
fair reward will be paid for the delivery OF
said horse to
C. C. PICKET,
December |, 1860. at Washington.
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A LPHONSE DEBAILLON, Public Auc-
N tioneer in and for the Parish of st. Landry.
Orders left AT the Office of T. s. Robin will receive
prompt attention. .-n
Opelousas, Jany 1850.
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nNEZ1ME A. GUIDRY, Auctioneer and
" Notary Public in aud for the Parish Of st. Ian
dry. Office at the Court House. 7 @'J
Opelousas Jany I, 1860. us-
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George-W. Hudspeth,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Office with Hon. John r. King
Opelousas, March 23d, 1861.

TOHN MACDONALD, Notary Public in and for
u the Parish Of st. Landry, offers his services to
the public. All business entrusted to him will re-
eeive the promptest attention
Opelousas, March l6th lS6l.--ly.
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X n. ROGERS, Collector of Accounts
VI. etc., respectfully offers his services to the
public IA such. Orders left at J Poseys Drug Store
will be promptly attended to. Jany 1850.
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BUSINESS CARDS.

r 0. o. F.-Sr. LANDRY LODGE No. 25
IL meets at Opelousas every ySaturdsY .......,...
evening at O'clock. o. a. GuidrJ, "a
N. G; O. Poiret, v. g: ]. Anse,m. Se-s x .
eretary; G. N. Ealer, Treasurer. 'sa''s
The Order is respectfully invited to attend.
Opelousas, ia uary I 1860.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-09-05
NUMBER 157.
John Hagrington's cab and refusing to pay for the

John Hagrington's cab and refusing to pay for the
same. ~a' @
Sam Williams and VIM. .kary, who were arrested
on charge Of assault and battery, made by Mary
Ann Kingston, were dismissed on account of Mary
AIMS non-appearance.
Joseph Rsymo, f. m. c., was held for trial before
the First District Conrt the charge CT having as-
sauteG and kicked Leonera Lewis t. W. C. AS the
evidence was strong against Raymo, and the as
sant cruel and unprovoked, it Is quite likely that
he viii get all the punishment the law provides for
such rsscaiity.
RECORDER GAsTINEL's CogrRr. Virgil Verge.
who was accused of having committed breach Of
trust, IN retaining a quantity Of gold from a lump
given him to melt and prepare for manufacturing
uses, oy BENJAMIN Cam, was yesterday examined
and dismissed, the charge not being aubstantiated
by evidence. * ~.
Francois Terreyalon. +. n. c., was committed for
trial before the Fizst District Court, upon charge
of assault and battery upon Meanier JOSEPH He
gave bail in $500 to appear. ~
Louisa GjgGons, I. W. c., accused of being con.
cerned in a larceny by Joseph RaseAo, was also
committed for trial before the First District Court
and in default OF bail sent to the Parish Prison.
Marie, a slave belonging to Mrs. Bongere, un
under charge Of having been an accessory to the
above mentioned larceny, was dismissed, there moi
being sufficient evidence to make it appear that She
was in any way concerned in it. s -.rzr
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Later from the Rio GranIe.
The Fort Brown (Brownsyille) Flag, of the l5tl
August, contains Che following items of news:


AFFAIR OF HoNoR.-Senor Donacano Treviho
of the wealthy and influential house of NJ Treyiho
Il Bro, died in this city Friday, the 9th inst,
from the effects of pistol shot wound received in
duel on Thursday, the 8th inst, with Sehor Pedro
Garcia, of Matamoras. Sehor Trevino was the
acting Mexican Consul in this" city, and Senior Gar
ca was the editor of the Progresista, of Matano
ras at the time Of the meeting. The affair rowed its
origin to political excitement and was reluctantly
engaged in by both of the parties, as they were
nearly related. The immediate cause was the pub.
licaton of paragraph in the Progressta, reflect
ing somewhat on Senior Treviho's position as act
ing Consul. The weapons were navy revolvers
and the distance fifteen PAGES. Two shots were ex
changed, and on the last Senor Treyino fell the
ball entering the right breast and ranging down
wards until it lodged in the spine. Death ensuet
in twenty-four hours. Both of the parties were
young, and both behaved with gallantry on tn,
field
The community of Brownsville, and also of Mata
moras, regret this unfortunate event, for the de
ceased was very popular man, and had an exten
slve and growing. circle of friends.
HRAcrICP.-Tl1e volunteers in the garrison hay
been put through the artillery practice for the las
three df4ys, and the big guns talk noisy stor
fom Tie ramparts of Fort Brown. Lieut. Lawto
WIN 10 doubt give good account Of his charge
occasion offers.
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FALL IN THE ALPs.--A French Baroness
kUed.-The New York Albion publishes a letter
from Geneva, dated August 4th, from which we
make the following extract:
On Saturday, in company with young English
man, started from tue little inn of Schwarenbach
for the Gemmi Pass, having sent back our horses
to Kandersteg, where we slept the preceding
night. The morning was very cloudy and dis
agreeable, and there was very little prospect of
pleasure from the trip; but we were not disposed
to grumble, because up to this time we had been
particularly favored with fine weather at every
point-in fact we had enjoyed days as clear and
cloudless as we were accustomed to IN America.
About one hour from our starting point, (ds-
tances here, as you are aware, are known as in the
East by hours and not by miles) on steep and
narrow turn in the precpitous downward path,
the mule which carried an unfortunate French lady
stumbled on the near fore-leg, throwing her clean
out of the saddle; and as there was no parapet
wall or railing, and the poor creature made no use
of the reins She pitched right over the precipice
Before her distracted husband, who was riding i'm
mediately behind her, could dismount, her liteless
and mangled form had rested some $50 feet be
meath, having passed over the first ledge below Us
| on which the zgzRged path was traced, and beer
stopped by chance on the second. Tho whole ter
rible affair was the work, | am quite sure, of les
than half a minute