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Wolves Hunting Antelopes.

Having apparently decided on theiI
plan of attack, the wolves separated +; one
remaining stationary, and the other five
creeping cautiously round the edge Of the
field like settlers drawing on shy covey
of birds. In this manner they surround
ed the unsuspecting herd, one wolf lying
down at each corner of the field, and the
fifth creeping silently towards the centre
of it, where he concealed himself in a
deep furrow. The sixth wolf, which
had not yet moved, now started from his
hiding place, and made dash at the
antelopes. the graceful creatures, con-
fident in matehless speed, tossed their
heads, as if in disdain, and started off in
a succession of flying bounds that soon
lett their pursuer far behind. But no
sooner did they approach the edge of
the field, than one of the croaching
wolves started up, turned them, and
chased them 10 contrary direction, while
bis painting accomplice lay down in his
place TO recover wind for fresh burst
Again the bounding herd dashed across
the plain, hoping to escape on the oppo-
site side but here they were once more
headed by one OF the crafty savages, who,
in his turn took up the chase, and coursed
them till relieved by fresh hand from
the opposite quarter. In this manner the
prosecuted animals were driven from
side to side, and from center to corner,
fresh assaiant heading them at every
turn, till they appeared perfectly stupe-
fled with fear and cTOwding together
Ike frightened sheep, began to wheel |
goand in diminishing circles. All this
time toe wolf which lay concealed in tie
iurrow near the center Of the field had |
never moved, although the antelope had
passed and repassed within few feet of
him, and even jumped ovet him his time
for action had not yet arrived.
1t now became evident that the un-
fortunate antelope must soon be tired
3ut when it appeared probable that the
surrounding wolves would have made a
combined attack, and driven the terrified
lerd towards the center Of the field
where the wolf who had hitherto been {
ying in reserve would have sprung up
n the midst of them, and secured at least 3
me victim. /, however, did not allow Z
matters to proceed SO far. / was satis> a
led with what had seen, and resolved to
urn the tables on my friends the wolves, t
y making a slight change in a last act t
# the tragedy, which was now fast ap- 5
aching. Accordingly, just as l. t u
nlalope appeared to be driven to G
taud still, put a stop 10 further pro- S
eedngs on the part Of their ravenous r
ssailants by sending rife bullet through u
be body Of the nearest skuker, who in I
gave up the ghps: and his q
lgacious companions, seeing that their L
ame was up now that "themaD with the v
un' had taken hand made precipi- Il
ite retreat, leaving me undsputed mas. n
II of the feld.-Uy Indian Journal. -
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Revolving MURDER.-A picnic was
given yesterday in a grove on the Salt
River road, some six miles from the city,
at W hich Joseph Norton, private watch
man in this city, was selected to keep
order. AS is generally the case at pic
mics, liquor was sold, and some of the
parties, drinking freely, became
boisterous. Norton, in the discharge of
bis duties, went TO the parties, and re-
quested them to keep still, which request
they indignantly refused to comply with.
Norton then told them that they must
keep still, when one of the party drew
pistol and fred. Norton drew his billy
and started toward the party, when an
other and another drew their pistols and
fired. Norton fell rildled with some
fifteen balls, After he fell thus cut to
pieces with lead, bis murderers jumped
upon him and beat him in a most horrible
manner, one of his eyes being knocked
entirely out of his head. Up to the time |
of the writing of this article none of the I
murierers bad been aTested.-LouiS-
DiUe Democrat, June 6.
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TIE FRoL1cs OLE FAsu1oN.-

THE FRoLICs OF FAsuIoN-Whai
could exhibit more fantastical appear
ance than an English beau of the I4th
century? He wore long pointed shoes,
fastened to bis knee by gold or silver
chains hose of one color on the one leg,
and another color on the other; short
breeches which did not reach to the mid
die of his thighs-a coat, the one half
white, the other half black or blue a
long beard, silk hood, buttoned under
his chin, embroidered with grotesque fig-
ures of animals, dancing men, &c, and
sometimes ornamented with gold and pre-
cious stones. This dress was the height
Of the mode in the reign of King Ed
ward Ill, ...
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BIsHoP RUEDLE,-Queen Caroline
pressed him to tell her of her faults. "If
it SO please your majesty" said he, IL
will tell you of one. Persons come from
all parts Of the Kingdom to see your
majesty, when you attend Whitehall
Chapel. 1t is, therefore, 10 be lamented
that you talk so much to the king during
divine service" "Thank you, my lord
Bishop" said the Queen; snow tell me
another of my faults" "That | will do,
with great pleasure" said he, "when you
bave corrected that have just mentions
ed"
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SPEAK KlNDLY,-How much misery

SPEAK KINDLY.--How much misery
may be abated, how much suffering NAV
be removed, by the simple tone and ex-
preston of the human voice! Upon the
heart that is lone and desolate how
sweetly falls the voice Of sympathy and
consolation Why is it, then, since every
thing proves, and none are ignorant of
the fact-that all must lie down in mother
earth together, since all are travellers in
this highway TO death--Wby is it, that
each should be so sparing of that which
costs him nothing, but which might raise
the dropping spirits of his neighbor, and
cheer him on bis Journeys few kind
words and kindly looks?
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-06-30

/ ANECDOTE OF DIR. NoTT CT UNION
CoLLEGE.-On an evening preceding
Thanksgiving many years ago, two stu
dents left the college with the most foil
intent of procuring some Of the Doctors
/ fine fat chickens, that roasted in a tree
adjoining the house. When they arrived
at the spot, one ascended the tree, while
the other stood with the bag ready to re.
ceive the plunder. Ii SO happened that
the Doctor himself had just lett the house,
with the view of securing the same chick
ems fol his Thanksgiving dinner. The
rogue under the tree hearing some one
approaching, Immediately crept away,
without notifying his companion among
the branches. The Decor came up ST.
lently, and was Immediately sau,ed from
above as follows:
"Are you ready?'
Eyes" responded the old Doctor, dis
sembling his voice as much as possible.
The other, Immediately laying his
hands on the old rooster, exclaimed:
"Here's old Prex, will you have him ?"
"Pass him along" was the reply, and
he was soon in the Doctors bag.
Heres marin Prex," said the uncon-
scious student, grabbing a fine old hen,
''wiIl you have her ?"
Yes" again responded the Doctor.
"Here's son John, will you have him ?"
"Here's daughter Sal, take her ?" and
so on until he bad gone through with the
Doctors family and chickens.
The old man walked off in one direc-
ion with the plunder, while the stadent
veil satisfied with his nights work, came
lown and streaked it for the college
Great was his astonishment to learn from
lis companion that he had not got any
and if be gave them to any one
must have been to DR.. Mott. Ex-
ulsions, fines, and disgrace, were upper
most in their thoughts until the next fore.
Don, when both received polite invita- q
on from her President, requesting e
be presence Of h e = company 90
thanksgiving dinner. To decline was v
nposSible, so with hearts full Of anxiety.
ley wended their way to The house a
here they were pleasantly received by ?
le old gentleman, and with large party
ere soon seated around the festive board. ?
.fter asking a blessing, the Doctor rose !,
ON bis seat, and taking the carving q
nife, turned with smile to the rogues, u
I'd said "Young gentleman, here's old ID
rex, and marin Prex, son John and
'ugbter Sal" at the same time touching
g respective chickens "to which will tt
~ be helped ?" The modification of the H
ndenls may be imagined. S
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-06-30

The late Rev. DR.. Sutton, vicar of
Sheffield, once said to the late Mr.. Peach
a veterinary surgeon
"Mr. Peach, how is it you have not
called upon me for your account?'
80" said Mr.. Peach, II never ask
gentleman for money"
"Indeed y said the vicar 'then how
10 you get on il he don't pay ?"
"Why," replied Mr.. Peach, "after q
certain time | conclude he is not gentle-
nan, and then | ask hicl."
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WHAT TO READ.-Are you deficient in
taste Read the best English poets, such
as Gray and Goldsmith, Scott and
Wordsworth.
Are you deficient in imagination p
Read Milton, ard Akenside, aud Burke.
Are you deficient in power of reason /?
Read Chiliogwortb, and Bacon, and
Locke.
Are you deficient in Judgment and
good sense in the common affairs of life /?
Read franklin.
Are you deficient in sensiblity? +? Read
Goethe and Mackenzie.
Are you deficient in vigor of style ?
Read Junus and Fox.
Are you deficient in political knowl-
edge' Read Montesquieu, the "Feder-
alist," Webster and Calhoun.
Are you deficient in patriotism Read
Demosthenes and the Life of Washing.
ton,"
Are you deficient in conscience ? Read
some of President Edwards works.
Are you deficient in piety? Read the
bible.-Amsricdn Honthy.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-06-30

A cat caught sparrow and was about
to devour it. but the sparrow said:
mo gentleman eats till be washes his
face"
The cat, struck at this remark, set the
sparrow down and began to wash his
face with his paw, but the sparrow flew
away. This vexed puss extremely, and
he said
"As long as live will eat first and
wash my face afterwards" which all cats
do, even TO this day.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-06-30

Edmund Rufiin of Virginia, who fired
the first gun on Fort Sumpter, is dead.
He committed suicide near Richmond
Saturday las: by blowing his brains out
with a gun. A memorandum found
among his papers, says the Richmond
Republic, states that he could not live I'M
der the government of the United States
that he preferred death to doing Sc.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-06-30

SoUTH CAROLINA DEsoLATE.-
Henry Ward Beecher in description
of his visit to Charleston, says South
Carolina "swings on the web of the
Union as on the spiders web swings the
body Of fly, shell" Its desolation
and punishment are beyond conception.
Every invested dollar, almost, all the
orphans funds, all the widows funds
even, were exchanged for Confederate
bonds; and these bonds are not worth
the paper they are printed on. Gov.
Aiken told him, that in many places in
the State there is not young man left
between the ages Of twenty and fifty.
A generation has been cut of. Charles.
ton is utterly bankrupt--its old rich fam.
lilies wiped out and gone--and the city
can Iever recover its standing, except
by the ingress of other populations. As
South Carolina was the greatest sinner,
so has she been most severely punished |
in this respect. Other States and cities
at the South may soon recover their for
mer prosperity and standing, but it must
be long time before she can again take
her place in the Union. When she
ioes new class of people must own her
soil, conduct her business, and control
ler destiny. The "chiyalry" are no
more.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-06-30

When Benjamin parted with JEFF.
Davis, he said "We're both going to the
same place" "How is that Z" asked JEFF.
"Well," said Benjamin, AIM going to
Europe, and you're going to your rope.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-06-30

A country pedagogue, mastering bis
scholars after the summer holidays, asked
a little boy his name. "Tom sir" replied
the urchin. "Not Tom, but Thomas
you should say, my little man." said the
schoolmaster and on asking another
urchin, who, remembering the instructions
given to the first boy gave his name as
'Jack-ass."
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-06-30

The following is too good to be lost
We clip it from an exchange paper. and
respectfully call the attention to it of GER
tain persons who feel disposed to spread
in the newspaper line. A young man,
who ardently desired wealth, was visited
by his Satanic majesty, who tempted him
10 promise his soul for eternity if he
could be supplied on this earth with all
the money he could use. The bargain
was concluded the devil was to supply
the money, and was at last to have the
soul, unless the young man could spend
more money than the devil could furnish.
Years passed away; the man married,
was extravagant in his living, built pala-
ces, speculated widely, lost and gave
away fortunes, and yet bis Golfers were
always full. He turned politician, and
prided his way to power and fame, with.
out reducing his "pile" of gold. He be
came "iillibuster," and fitted out ships
and armies, but bis banker honored all
his drafts. He went to St. Paul to live,
and paid the usual rates of interest Cor
all the money he could borrow, but
though the devil made wry faces when
he came to pay the bills, yet they were
all paid. One expedient after another
'ailed the devil counted the time only |
Two years, that be must wait for the soul. |
and mocked the Efforts Of the despairing
nan. One more trial was resolved up
N, the man started newspaper The
levil gEowled at the bill at the end Of the
irst quarter, was savage in six months,
in nine, and broke-"dead
'roke"-at the end Of the year. So the
went down, but the soul was
aved.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-06-30

Take a dozen of cold boiled potatoes,
and mash them, add little salt. Work
it well with four, cut in squares, let it
stand TO rise, and bake half an hour 10 a
moderate oven.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-06-30

"What are you looking after my daugh-
ter I" said an old gentleman at Christ
mas party. "Looking after a son>in-law
for you, father" was the witty reply.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-06-30

A guest, disputing with the landlord.
inquired, "Did you never have a gentle-
man stop here beforei" mo-" said be.
"if YOU are one"
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-06-30

We should always be careful of even
single acts. One step sufices to throw
the traveller over precipice.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-06-30

1t is a remarkable fact that however
we'll young ladies' may be versed in
grammar, very few are enabled to de-
cline matrimouy.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-06-30

A woman asked for free ride on the
railroad, because she had three husbands
fighting for their country.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-06-30

When you walk out to take the air.
take your heir With you.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-06-30

The cloak of religion often shows a
fine nap in sermon time.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-06-30
WHOLE NUMBER 495.

PRACTICAL JoKING.-Joe aud Com.
modore Rogers, brother blacksmiths in
Whitewater, Wisconsin, have a great re.
fpuIation for being practical jokers. Last
summer Joe bought an old fashioned dash
churn, for the purpose of manufacturing
their own butter, and as the Commodore
was a widower and lived with Joe, all
such work naturally fell TO him. One
day after supper, the first churning was
got ready, and the Commodore was inyi-
ted to churn.
"Hold on" says be, still l go down
town and get some terbacker.r
He went, and while gone Joe did the
churning, took out the butter, and left the
butermik in the churn.
The Commodore returned, looked at
the churn, took off bis coat, and says,
"Wa>al, old charn, its you and /, and
here's for ye!" and commenced his labor.
After churning a couple of hours, he re-
marked that he guessed it would be
cheaper to buy butter than to make it.
81 think SO toe" says Joe, ''if you are
going to Try to cLurn it out of butter>
milk !"
A few days after that churnng pro.
cess Joe put one end of small bar of
iron into his forge, gave the bellows
three or four pumps, aud stepped into
the back shop, While gone, the Com.
modore heated the iron TO black heat,
then changed ends with it, and stepped
out of the front door TO watch the pro
gress.
In came Joe, took up the iron, but
dropping it instanter. holding up his
burned hand, and roared with pain.
Put on some butter milk, Joe-it's I
good for burn p said the Commodore, I
as he made mastery retreat amidst
shower Of boquets composed of ham.
ners, hard coal, and old horse shoes.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-06-30

The talent we aspire TO spoils that we
have.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-06-30

The man who was lost in slumber has
found bis way out on nightmare,
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-06-30

Put no faith in new promise based
on The breach Of an old one,
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-06-30

The friends of the wicked are always
towards.
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We should condemn no one unheard.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-27
Cincinnati Market.

FLOUR We noto superfine at ss 75@s extra 90
g9 so family at 50 5000 u.s. and fancy at SO 75a 10
The sales were 100 barrels extra at 90 500 Is;
choice do at 50 So 100 do family at 50 rs and SO do
baltic Mills" at $40. 80 Hl'. T'7ii ~ = III
PR0VISlONS-Mess Pork could have been sold.
to mndeate extent, at $3s93s 60 but holders asked
$40 Bulk Meats and Lard were held more firmly,
bat we did not hear OF any sales Prime Lard could
not have been bought at ale
GROCERIES-We quote prime TO choice Rio
Coffee at 4Ag45c; raw Sugar 22@23, for Cuba; and
24G25a for prime to choice New Orleans. -I'i I'm
WHEA"-The market is firmer, and there was a
good demand for prime Red at 81 90 but holders
were asking 81 95 and. consequently little was done
9Oo bushels good red were sold at 81 s3 "'o' eli'
CORN-llolders were asking 81 l09l u for ear
and 81 l5g 10 for sheled, in elevator. The GALES
were 400 bushels ear at 81 u at lower roads -
OATS-We have to report continued dull and
heavy market, at e59S6c in elevator, Tho sales
we're 100 bushels at sec in elevator and 5000 do at
,,BARLEY-The market is frmer at s. 70 for prime
SEED-Clover is dull. and SIS was the outside
bushels were sold at this rate Thrro Is moderate
demand for Timothy at S6@6 25. Flax is lower at
~ 1902 so, according to quality W -
-NHlSkl-The market was unsettled; holders
asked S220, with bnyers at 80 1902 ISX. No sales.
BuTTER-Tbe market continues very dull. with
scarcelp any demand We quote prime to choice
Central Ohio in large and small packages at 4245c
CHEESE-The receipts and demand are about
burg at 22c.
EGGS-There is good demand and the market
rules firm at 43@44c per dozen.
HAA-Ihe demand is firm and the market rules
gnet at S2592S per tun for loose and tght-pressed
Timothy, ON arrival in bales. tT9s .lqf7s fs 81 ~
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-27
The Recent Affair ON .Bames River

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE JAMES,
Jan. 26.-Last night the enemy made an
unsuccessful attempt to run past our bat
teries. They took advantage of the storm
and darkness to send down a fleet of eight
vessels and three torpedo boats The fol-
lowing are the particulars, as far as they
could be obtained from deserter from the
expedition, who came into our lines after
daylight this morning. r,..-.
The fleet left their moorings about six
o'clock last evening, and proceeded quietly
until they got near our batteries, when they
were discovered, and Immediately the bat
teries opened on them, to which they
replied. AT about twelve o'clock they
succeeded in cutting the chain in
front of our distractions. beyond the
lower end of Dutch Gap Canal, when the
Fredericksburg, under full head of steam,
passed through the obstruction, completely
demolishing one of the sunken boats. The
Richmond, Virginia and Drury, in attempt
ing to follow, grounded, when the Freder-
icksburg had to go to her assistance. The
Drury could not be got off, and was obliged
to be abandoned, as it was daylight and
they were in range of the battery. AS soon
as 1t became light the battery opened upon
the Drury, one or the shells falling in her
magazine, which exploded, completely de-
molishing her, and the remainder of the
fleet again made their way back up the
river. 1t was supposed that an attempt
would be made to go through again to-
night, though what their destination NAV
be can merely be surmised. ify
Theonly damage done was the dismount-
ing of one gun in Fort Brady. Deserters
report only one man killed and two wound-
ed by the explosion.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-27
Dr. Gwyn,s Position i'm p1ax;co


SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 25.-The Democratic
paper OF this city, which is likely to be
well acquainted with the views of DR.. Gwyn
and his friends in this city, who are numer-
Gus here, publishes the following statement
we have refrained from indulging in
speculation or expressing any opinion in
regard to the many reports and rumors re-
lating to the position and designs of DIR.
Gwyn In Mexico. until we could give the
exact facts and indisputably vouch for
them. This we are now prepared to do by
Information received from Barclay Henley,
Esq, accredited agent of Gwyn, under tie
protection of the Emperor of Mexico,
MaXimilian has conveyed by trust deed to
the Emperor Louis Napoleon, Sonora, Sena-
tolia, and othersnorthern States of Mexico,
the boundaries of which have not yet
been determined upon, to be held and
garrisoned by the latter, under Mexican
protection, as security for the payment
of the claims OF France against Mexico.
the same to be restored to Mexico in
full upon payment of said claims with
all private rights secured under French
occupation confirmed. DR.. Gwin is Cover
nor General, or Vice Secretary Of the En-
peror to the French, and is invested with
nlenary powers for the government of the
States which have been ceded and disposed
OF, and the public lands and mines. DR..
Gwin has drawn up code of laws, which
have been approved by the Emperor of the
French, of the most liberal kind, guaran-
teeing civil and religious liberty, providing
for presumption purchase of the public
lands, aud regulating the terms of occupa-
ton, and the use of the mines. The En-
peror of France guarantees a military force,
under the direction of the Governor Gencr-
al, sufficient to maintain the public peace
and defend the people of the States against
internal and external force. The policy of
DR.. Gwin, which has the approval of both
Emperors, is to encourage immigration
fromthe United States, by Offering most
liberal terms to settlers in order to bring in
telligent industry, energy and enterprise to
the development of the well known re-
sources of that region, so highly favored by
natural advantages of soil, climate and min
cral wealth, and to form an enlightened
people, which will assure permanency and
security; to give strength and power to de-
fend the States from iillibustering expedi-
tions, which unapproprated riches and the
semi-barbarous condition of the people
have heretofore invited. .t.'
Mr.. Henly is associated with Major J. C.
Ridges, and both will act as agents of DR..
Gwin. They are here forinviting immigra-
ton.