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The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1865-01-04

EELS AND PRiNTERS-Eels have been
skinned ever since Noah came out of the ark;
and prilfters have been cheated out of their just
dues. ever since the Orientals printed with
blocks of wool yet, neither do eels get used to
being skinned, nor the printer to b,ing Aeeced.
This argues great obstlnscy ON the part of eels
and printers.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1865-01-04

Now is the season of the ear for bus.
mess men to advertise. We are prepared
to print posters. cards. or any other
description of printing in good style and
en- short notice. Send your orders.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1865-01-04

=tB Cooley. for January. 1865. has been
received, and we can only say of it that praise
from us would be superfuous. 1t only needs
to be seen to be properly appreciated. Terms
50 90 per year.
Address L. A. Cooley,
s.--. q ta-.a+ --l-+ Philsdelpha Penn
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1865-01-04

die only when they get too lazy and indolent
to use their respiratory organs. They never get
the consumption, because they haven't energy
enough to cough. They give employment to
roboriy, for they haye none for themselves.
From these, and such as these, may fortune
preserve all well meaning mortals.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1865-01-04
Correspondence Wanted.

nEnr We ARE LAo'Es!-Two of Uncle Sans
"V els, =" wish to solicit coTrsponence with some
ofthe fair damsels of Old Wyapdot. Our Old
Girls discarded us forre enlisting as "Vets, -
Now ladies', pitch in and help a poor soldier in
time of need. All letters answered promptly.
Phot, granhs exchanged, if required.
Address G. j LOMAE, or FRANK LEE,
Co. G, 49th Reg't O. V. V. l., Sd Div,
4th Ara Corps,
Nashville, Tenn.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1865-01-04

AT HOME Capt A. Robbins has arrived
at hothe. he comes from Dixie, where he has I'm
deryone ar imprisonment Of nearly two years
Ola "Sat4r" made his escape, and is good for
q few more passes with the Rebels
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1865-01-04

GOOD ADVICE.--If the body is tired,
sleep. IL the bowels are loose, lie down in .
warm bed and remain there. and eat nothing
until you are we'll Ii an action Of the bowels
does not occur at the usual hour, eat not an at
ON till they do act, at least not for thirty six
hours; meanwhile drink largely Of cold water
or hot teas; exerci e in the open air to the extent
of gentle perspiration; keep this mp until
things are righted; this one suggestion, if prac
ticsd. would save myrads of lives every year
both in the city and sdhhtry. The best medi-
cnes in the world are warmth, abstinance and
repose.-Journal Of Heath.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1865-01-04

PIANO FOR SALE.-A first class Piano,
7 Oetaves, nearly new. Hslup Il navi, Manu-
faeturcs, will be sold on accommodating terms.
and cheap. Apply to Joseph Spanger.
Upper Sandusky, Ohio. Dee. l6. 1864. Ct.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1865-01-04

THE WAR A FAILURE.-A citizen of
Chicago, of secesh proclivties, who has just re-
turned from Hnvana, Cuba, says the rebels and
their sympathizes there and in Eur"pe are in
despair, Slidell says that the Southern cause
is beyond hope, and he gives it up. Nearly all
the rebels abroad are equally despondent
They consider the rebellion failure.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1865-01-04

AT CITY POINT.-We learn that the
l23d, Regt. O. l., has moved from its old
fighting ground in the valley, and il. now at City
Point. The i23d las seen hard serSce during the
time it has been in the field, and will, we have
no doubt, sustain the high reputation it has
earned, as "the bloody l23lers," in the grand
Increment against Richmond. The boys com
posing IL are of the right stamp, and hard to
heat
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1865-01-04
WYANDoT COUNTY ELECTION

WYANDOT COUNTY ELECTION
CASES-The proceedings of the Contested
Election cases Of Wyandot County in Quo
Warrdhto, were argued before the Supreme
Court Of the State at Columbus on Tu'slav last
The decision in the eases will be rendered in
a few days. II Justice prevails there will be a
cleaning odt Of the Court House, a thing very
nauch to be desired by thepeople Of the Coun-
tv
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LEGAL 7, NOTICE, I,


HIRAM B. MORE and Charles Z. Hoar,
1 1whose residences are unknown, will take
notice that Wm. NJ. Chesney, did on the 9ist
day of December A. D., 1864, file his petition
in the Court Of Common Pleas, within and for
County of Wyandot in the State of Ohio, against
the seid Hiram B More aud Charles E. hoar,
defendants, setting forth that the SAID defend
ants gave mortgage to the said Vim. NJ Ches
ncy. on the East half OF the Southwest quarter
of section tveity-seven (2T) township three (3)
range twelve (l2) in said County ofWyandot,
TO secure the payment of S400 according to
certain notes referred to in said mortgage, and
praying that said mortgage may be closed, and
said premises sold according to law, and the
procseds applied in payment Of said indebted
ness. The said defendants are notified that
they arerequired to appear and answer said pc
ton op or before the third Saturday after the
9th day Of Januarynex
McKkLLY / GRlSELL.
-,~ An'ys Tor Plt'R
b.s "a 1854 --ev
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r. q II. Mccormick.

DAINTERS, will promptly attendto Houte
L Psenting, Wagon Painting. Paper Hang
ing, tirAiuing Glazing and CemenLinp Beirk
work, All work doue in :, the a best m'ou'r, and
If Shop one door South of David Boasher's 5
Gtoeerv Store.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1865-01-04

The Ala Soeiety.-The members of
tire Ladies Soldiers Aid Society. will
meet At the house Of Mrs. Henry Peters.
every Friday afternoon. A better atten
dance is requested.
LOU A. WILSON.
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q. ptnl \ Miseellaueaus
WOOD WANTED.

Those of our subscribers who are In
debted to US for subscription. and intend
10 pay it in wood, will accommodate us
very much by bringing it along immedi'
ately.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1865-01-04

,2 A CURE FOR DYPTHERIA- -Chlorste
OF ofpotassium, with sincture ofshake root, is said
so be successful in case of dyptheria 1t is
worth trial.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1865-01-04
J1sst Recetved.-A

supply OF Gruber's Hsgerstown Almanacs-the
best Almanac pusblished, for lsG5, just rcceiv
ed and for sale at this office, Call soon or you
will be too late.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1865-01-04
I. LL.sGta lhl,T IoTTCZZss e

THOMAS PANCuST, Florence Harper and
Il James Rovse, will toks notice that peIi-
ton was filed against them, on the 26th day Of
November, A, d. leG4, in tbs Court Of Common
Pleas, within and fer the County OF Wyandot.
by Edwstd Paneost, and is now pending,
wherein said Edward Panccst demands parti-
ton of the following Real Estate, to wit: The
East half Of the North West
quarter Of section twenty-.one cay
Township two (2) Range fourteen (l4) in the
said County of Wyandot; and at the naxt term
of said Court, will Apply for an order that par
tition DC made fsaid premises.
McKELLY d GRISELL, ra
Attor'ys for Petitioner.
Dee 9, 1S64-6t.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1865-01-04

SHARP Alta chsrch fair in ST. Paul last
week, . series ofconundrums were read, and set
Of Coopers works promised to the person who
should answer the most appropriately. The win
ner received the prize in the shape of some
small wooden pals.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1865-01-04
l8Gab uOJ'jCB !

- r,rc,, -
EhhO0A LON" ana Harvey Long. OF
S"huoV county ONO; sllas Long, JQpn
Nes!Sy LonG,JNila Long George a. Long, Bdr-
az q, Long orange j Long and Squire >. Long
OF HahcoeN County, ohIo Thomas Long of
Montgomery County One, EMANUEL Alspaeh
ana fiiG@ '"ne, ms WNile; Charles Meserba and
h1Slla' ms w'ie, ftteE Oi.thart and Mary
Jao@' nus MY oi me State OF Iowa; and New
ION Long on tne IroVlhce OF Upper Canada;-
WI take notice that Jacob jackson, EXegutor
ot t'e i9s' WIZ "nd testament OF John Long,
1Ssfsse"' on tne -lsG gay OF December A. d"
leo4, hied ma petition IN the Probate Court,
Wi..li" alI ior Iae Coun'y OF Wyandot and
state % Onio alleaglhg that the personal es-
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1865-01-04

es- Ayers American Almanac has now ar
rived and is ready for deliver, gratis, at the
Druggists, TO all who call for it. This number
complaints, which is well worth perusal. 1t
also gives much general medical information,
which is useful and should be kept against a
time of need in every family, Its compilation
ofjokes and anecdotes is about the best that
fAaches us, aud these facts together have given
it circulation which is said to be the largest Of
any one book in the world.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1865-01-04

A TToRNERS AT LAW, Upper sandusky,
~ Ohio. Office inthe Prosecuting Attorneys
0tise in the Court House.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1865-01-04
Probate Notice.

RT0TTCr is hereby given that I. N. Pool. Admnis-
" traitor of estate Of Besey Pool deceased; IN VIII
Y liam Cole, Administrator dc honis non. ofthc Es-
l. tate Of Joshua Cole, deceased have filed, intie
ORC Of theProbatc Court of Wyandot County Ohio ther
respective accounts for final settlement.
Said accounts will remain file in said oce uutil
the 4Thdsy Of January, 1895, when eteneH: will be
msde, or as thereafter as said accounts be
heard. N. Fl. KIRBY,
Jan 4-st Probate Judge,
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Executors Notice.

ATOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has
Y been duly appointed and qualified as Executor on
v the Estate of Lswrena Sherwood, deceased.
HENRY If. CAREY,
IAN a. IS66-sw
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1865-01-04

tE- Madame Zadoc Porter's cough bassm
is a purely Vegetable Expectorant, prerarad by
the Madame with great care after many years
of study and experience, to meet the urgent
and growing demand for safe and reliable
antidote for disease. of the throat and lungs.
Disorder of the pulmonary organs are so preve.
lent and 80 fatal in our ever-changihg climate,
that some reliable antidote has been long and
anxiously sought for by the whole community
Tile indispensable qualities of such remedy
for popular use. must be. certainty ofheahh opcr
alton; absence of danger from ovcr-doses and
adapted to every patient af whatever age or sex
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE-Cannot
make wills. draw deed, or other legal papers
without taking out a license as conveyances II
they do they are liable to penalty Under the
U. s. Revenue Law
MITE SOCIETY--The Ladies Of the Pres,
byterian congregation have formed Mite So.
ciety. and held the first meeting at the house
of their Pastor Rev. W. Boyle on Friday Even.
ing last A goodly number Of Ladies were pres
ent only two Gentlemen however had the
"nsYpe" to stand the "prsssare." The Ladies OF
the Society would be pleased to see the Gentle
men turn oat in strength. The next meeting
will be held at the residence of Dr. Mcconnell
on Friday evening Jan'v 18th.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1865-01-04

Zee. "a. Isss.--ev
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LATEST BY TELEGRAPH

SPECIAL DISP ATCEI
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News From the War Department.
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49rofessiunal.
CINCINNATI VENEREAL HOSPITAL.
Established in the Year 1850.

~ Established in the Year 1850,
FOR THE CURE OF PEIVATE DIsEAsE
And under the control OF two OF the most Eminen'
Physicians in the World.
DR. Il, BONAPARTE, from London and Par
~ Hospitals, and for the past ten ears o. the Cln'
cinnati Venereal Hosplta aud DIR. n. b. REYNOLDS,
late OF New York This Is the only office in the CIT
where a permanent cure Of Private Diseases can b
obtained, without the use OF mercury or change o.
diet. GonoTrhcea cured In sig to forty-two hours'
Geetcured in three ten days, Structures cured
one to three weeas; Nocturnal Emissions stopped
two TO SIX days; Seminal Weakness cured in two To-
eight weeks; Syphilis in its primary stages cured in
three days Secondary symptoms in one TO three
weeks; Skin Diseases cured IN one 10 three weeks
impotency viger restored in one to four weels Al
diseases OF private nature treated with unparaele@
success, male or female.
DR.. Bonsparte's great work on private diseeasee
and female, old and young, should read this work.
will enlIghten those who grope in darkness. Price
twenty five cents, sent by mail
perfectly sale and never fails 10 give satisfaction.
is the only safe and sure preventive against disease
one - per half dozen, 81 per dozen, sent by mail
s8- Madame LozIER's Female Monthly Pills is
sale and reliable remedy for suppressioDs and all ie
male diseases. Ladies should not use them during
pregnaey they will pr, duce miscarriage. Price u
per box-exlTa fine S5-sent to any address by mail
Drs b. 4 =. are the men to consult; hey are up.
questonably acknowledged 10 be the champions and
kings OF vinerea diseases, and the only Doctors who
receive monthly Teports.a from the o.d world; they
have been accustomed from an early age OF youth 70
witness the various diseRses..which Riiict mankind
and N watch the progress through long career o
professional study. every sphere OF life, from the
humble abode Of poverty to the mansion OF the
wealthy, and having ascertained beyond doubt the
vast suffering OF humanity, they determined 10 select
the gensFatVe system their particular study, and
TO dsYote their whole attention TO the alienation
the diseases ofthese important functions, No letter
will answered unless they contain remittance o.
postage stamp. Call or address
bra. BONAPARTE REYNOLDS,
No. l39 Sycamore street, between Fifth and Sixth
cast side, Cincinnati, ohio,
Office hours from 8 A, M, to 3 p. NJ, iel7
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CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY.
Ito expire on the 3lat day Of January 1861


..FraU - a,dl Insurance Department.
C6lfa6Is Ohio, january 80, 1865.
H- Whereas, THIS GKRMAH1A, HAHoVRR NIAGARA, and
REPUBLIo Fire Insurance Companies, located at New
York IN the State Of New York. have each hed In this
Office sworn statement Of its condition, required by
ths first section OF the Act To regulate Insurance
COnpanies not incorporated by the State Of Ohio"
passed pr 1885 and ended February Q, 1864 and
lPAsFsqs each Of said Companies has furnished the
undersigned satisctory evidence that they are each
lsssed u at least One Hundred Thousand Dollars OF
uutuat Capital invested in stocks or bonds, or IN
inort4iees Of real estate worth double the amount
tE which the same Is mortgagedi and, Whsrfas e4ea
OF said Companies has iled In this offce written
Instrument under its corporate seal signed by the
President and Secretary thereof authorizing any agent
afasants OF asd Companies In this State to aoknow
ige service Of process for and in behalf OF said Com
Z dtAhies according 10 the terms Of said Law.
Ao'c, Therefore, IN pursuance OF the nTst section
bf tha aforesaid act, l, JAMES II. GOODMAN, Auditor
Of State for Ohio do hereby certify that said Gar
MANA. HANOVER, NIAGARA and REPuRLlo Fire ulsur
% dnrt eConpAnies Of New YORK, are authorized to
trsnsact the business Of Fire aud Marine Insurance
10 thus state until the thrtyhrst day Of January, In
the yfnr 0n- thousand eight hundred and Sixty-AM'
if ifnss1i IPhSI@eE have herennto subscribed my
b name and oanssd the seal Oi my Office to he AnNei
tlia dan aud year unNr written. .-.. .
aff 70 fnH1' fl' .l JAS. ". GOODMAN, "
ttA+aan.H rl ...e..i.#I..s And'Ntr Ut stat -t.
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a. CARD To INvALIps

A Clerymen residing in South America as 3 mis-
"A slonary dlseoYered q safe aud simple remedy for
the Cure Nervous Weakness Eearry Decay, Dis
eases ofthe Urinary and Seminal Organs, and the
whole train ofdisorders brought by baoeul and vi
eions habits. Great numbers have been alreadYcu
ed ny this noble remedy. Prompted by adesire to
recipe for preparing and using this medeiD,, IN
scaled Envelope, to any one who needs it, Free oJ
Please insloae postpaid envelope, addIssssd to
sgAsibH D Z Bistr Hovst, New York City,
lm3oons % 30 8Ihf4 e1Hlmi tA bog $40 gi dllN
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Would these children have a cotniortame nome anp
~ mans ot edtlcaonf Would this vito be inde pen
dent OF The cold charities Of the w9rldl W9nld thH
aged and feeble parent be PROVIDED IorI Wo9la iny
panSrty by forced sales OF administrator to meet
hs5emands ofereditor sales made when the market
tanSs downward and fair pnces cannot be realigedi
How, few can answer these question to their satsfac
ton, They fear to ask hem, and cherish tha belis
that thsy have long lease ON life. Thisls botn oof
ish and cowardly, The brave mar
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All ArtiVlas Sold at One Dollar, Each
Without Regard to Value.

On recelpt OF the Certificate you vii lsse (yhAiyou
ara golre 70 have, and then IT'S at your option to
ssnd the dollar and take the article or not turchas
ers may thus obt ana q Gold Wet1I, Diamond Ring,
oranv Sci OF Jewalry ON our list for ONE Doll An,
and in 10 case can they get less than one lolar's
Sortn. The price o. oerifeates1s as ioloW
foSs5 siEty.fVs Tor $40; ode htaated for si6 ia
vg-5s..4 6.iRAYM0NDl& q 90,
.rg gIS atd $50 GRARn sTAER1, Nsw foRK.
Hus ~ - 4-... .p,HTt fiLt4ai
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vvan he has proceed ed them into eternity ~ y
he honest debtor satefes his condng creditor when
fate seemed least propltlous. In moral anu Wof,u
IL ia one great weapon by which To roodSath o.
his sting. h ~ ~ -, ,solf air 7 Vas
to ale to- night, would those VINO are ueSr W ~" o.,
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YQppg men Iugt startlpg IN business, whose chisi
capital istheif energYand integrity insure In
lives 10 the anlonht or half their liabilities Such mn
act Of dsinterested hnssty when known TO
ltors would Justly increasetheir confidence in them
II would show, hatthey didnot wish to best
friends exposed to any aVOiaableeontngency aud the
.LLLML q u. -.lLn I.
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ADJOINING EMPIRE OFFICE

Since my haviuS bought the interest If this esab-
lshmPnt from my partner Mr.. Louis R0Eln. who
now is joining our Clothing House in Cincinnati,
win principally mRnulactur" Clothing for my house
here, he having had experience while here Ih learn
ing the exact wants ofthe community in Clothing, will
certainly enable me to please in the latest fashions
ami prices which must and will SUIT the closest buyers
sm now constantly receiving the most Fashionable
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UNDERWRITERS' AGENCY.
ut Aggregate Assets, 81, ,9s7, 7,1eo.5s.

Statement Of the condition Of the Hanol Fire In
Hiranco Company, Of the City OF New York. on the
2d day Of january, 1885 In conformity with the lave
b az the state of Ohio y
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Thai he may gTappls wllh Iti tne wise man, that be
may study It's nstre md palate lts threatening. The
means OF pahshon are at hand OF easy access all
itis .H fl.vHi5 Hul 70 -"7H.u. H9li a' .'..
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OF HARrRoRD. CONNECTICUT
EHERY NAN snoulD INsURE bus LlEE

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lI w ..h ian i.. o.. .
.u rua. .oG t. .Ma.F u~,DoJ
-aI... he..,. ..t ru,'
..taai rs
VNHE Rtba grants policies FOR LIFE, for a to 1t
Il OF years, Endowhent policies and childIsn Eli
dowment. Also, Non Foreiung Policies, on which nj
payment Is required after ten years.
FIVE Thousand dollars paid on two losses in this city
sithinthe last six months. frlud 1ro re. 7
Among all the coptriyRnces OF men to protect the
family circle from want, Il und more sim
pie IN ls character noble ID te eathres certain
ito results, han lAle Insurance, tue prop which
t%S1'''e W - iH' TN :" We fSssspnH sdI l.qJr
uuWH fhea sni in afs0.gTs 9.1aar' .Il |
.2a io lai sdi leal b,ss Boa uHlltt 0
Esi83c baIioJ 9ti r .1Alns5 yt a9 Hsal iai
-sssasa s.a8s1Sgs eai p.a 4p ..-. af"
UyH 09,s h.u.l U.7 .Haa
l.niSn- gia5.ila ria .'u' s.-#'-
1s.s snl uu ta iisaH .'l,tg| 8na " a.r.
ala 4 llL. ..f.. 10. Fi j..
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statcmsnt Of the condition Of the Niagara Rirs In
Company, Of the City Of New York on the I'd
day Of January, 1865 in conformity with the laws Of
! lIn.. 2tntn nf ll,ln = ?
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MARCHES AND QUICKsTEPs
VARIATIONS.

Send for Illustrated Price List or InStruments and
Catalogues OF New Musc, Address orders
.. J. WILLARD,
Wholesale Piano Forte and Music Dealer No 547
Broadway, New York H b !.i .ra& Jylsdiy
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CsHTIFIC kTKA naming eaeh article, and AtkJ value
ara placed in BEALED EEvELOrEs, and well mixed
one of these envelopes viii. be- sent by mail 10 any
aIdrnan on racaInI of Yb centH.
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Statement condition of the Republic Fire In
snrAnce Conpany Of the City Of New York, the I'd
day of January 1885, in conformity with the laws Of
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sTAvs you anything 70 sayf II you have, say now,
md We Will walt ON you."
Rsias his head towards heaven. he said in solemn
tome -
'Lord have mercy on me, pray you:" and - his
voice ceased by stroke OF the axe, the support was
severed and the drop and the prisoner WAS suspended
between heaven and earth.
The drop fell at precisely twenty minutes before twelve
and he remained hanging twenty I'VE minutes when the
body cut down and laid in the CONN and conveyed
away His neck broken, and he bled profusely at
the After he fell his body moved bat twice, and
that slightly, 30 great tho shock OF the descent
On beng asked concerning bis political faith Ferguson
said, ~ die rebel"
While on the scanold Ferguson recognized q number
Of acquantances In the crowd TO al Of whom he bowed
politely, and accompanied the bow With . smile.
his family, after separating from him, went 70 the
large house adjoining the penentiary TO await the re-
suit his wife was 50 deeply affected that she was COM
PEELED to lie down; his daughter however, nerved her
self up TO the indignant for when the announce
ment was made that all was over she exclaimed.
swell, hope they are satisfied nowi"
The drop was cut by Mr. Bantwell, detective in the
service Of tho government.
The whole Fifteenth colored regiment were employed
guard the grounds while three companies Of the Six
teenth regulars formed square immediately around the
scafold, and no admitted within It except the
reporters and correspondents Of the various newspaper