The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1866-04-03

suddenly this ball began to turn, and
turn rapidly and evidently growing small
Ter till it entirely disappeared, as if the
twiue had been run off ON a reel. What
turned it or where it went to, no one
could see. The juggler then set the tube
the other end up, and new ball began
to form on the top, but apparently of
ribbon, of half an inch in width and of
different colors. This rolled up as if on
a bobbin, till it formed wheel of two or
three inches in diameter, when the per-
former seemed to toss ribbon and tube
over his shoulder, and that was the last |
saw Of either.
He next produced what appeared to be
the same cup had lifted from the snake,
showed something that looked like an egg,
advanced the same as before, and placed
the latter on the ground and the former
over it, and again requested me to raiseit
which declined to do, fearing I should
see another serpent or something horrify-
| ing. 6
"Will any one lift the cup?" he said to
the others. ,3s=
No one volunteered to do so, but all
rather drew back.
At this he took up the cup himself
and appeared to throw it into the air, and
there sat in its place beautiful dove,
which flew up and alighted on his shoul-
der. He took it in his hand, muttered
over some unintelllgible words, seemed to
cram tinto his mouth, and that was TIE
last saw Of that also.
He performed some other tricks simi-
lar to these, and concluded with the mys-
terious bag--which somehow came into
his hands, as did all other things he used,
| in a manner unknown to myself-was
| from two to three feet long and about a
foot wide. It looked as if it was used to
hold some kind of -four, and certainly
saw something like the dust of -four fly
from it when he turned it inside out, and
beat it across his hangs. He turned it
tbaek again, and tied up the mouth of it
with string, mutteriug low incanta-
ton all the time. This done he threw it
on the ground and stamped on it, tread
ling il all out fat with his feet. He then
stepped back few PAGES and requested
us all to fix our eyes upon it. We did
so, aud after lapse of about thirty Sec
onds, we saw it begin to swell up, like a
bladder when being expanded with wind.
1t continued to swell till every part be-
came distended, ana it appeared as round
and as solid as if filled with sand. Its
solidity, however, was only apparent-for
when the juggler went up and placed his
foot on it, it yielded to the pressure, and
Immediately sprung back or rounded out,
as soon as that was removed. He then
jumped on it with both feet, and fatteDed
it all out as at first. He then went away
again, and the bag, being left to itself as
before. began to rise. or initiate, but this
time as if some animal like cat were in
side it. In fact Icould see where there
appeared to be legs; and then to my utter
amazement, | may almost say horror, il
began to move toward me, as if impelled
by the unknown something in it.
! | do not think am coward-my worst
enemy never accused me Of being one al
! least-but confess that on this occasion
my nerves would not let me remain pas.
siYe, and retreated from the advancing
mystery, and informed the magician thai
l had seen enough to satisfy me of his
wonderful occult power. At this ht
smiled grimly, walked up to the bag ant
trod it down again, picked it up and bea
it with his right hand acroes his left, anc
caused it to uuaccountably disappear from
my sight. and then made his concluding
salaam.
i How these wonders were performed
| by what art, power, or maggie do no
/ know and never expect to know. | have
conyersed with many persons who have
seen quite as strange and unnatural things
| but never heard any one give any expla
j nation that / considered satisfactory.
simply relate what I saw, but scarcely
expect any one to credit my statement
we'll knowing that I myself would no
have received such marvels as facts on the
testimony of the most reliable friend
have in the world.
"If your excellency wills, l shall now
have the honor Of showing you how
1 charm wild serpents," said the necroman
Ger.
i I had heard something Of this wonder
! full power. and was desirous of seeing i
displayed. Accordingly myself and at
tendants all repaired to an open field, a
no great distance, there, after some search
I Paunjar discovered a hole in which hi
said he doubted not that there was {
snake.
i tsBut before call him forth" he pro
ceeded, 81 must be assured that some ont
:. Iof sufficient courage will stand ready t.
cut him down when I give the signal
otherwise, should he prove to be cobra
capella, my life may be sacrificed"
/ II will, myself. undertake that bust
ness" said / drawing my sword
The man hesitated, evidently fearing
to insult me By doubt, and ye. not ca
ger to risk his life on the strength Of m,
f nerves, after the display of timidity I ha,
f already made. thought I read all thi
in the mans face, and | said very posi-
t tItiyely: N..@.<.@s.
3 Never fear,good sir. l will cut dow
| whatever you bring up this time, be !
$ snake or devil"
"My life is at your excellency's mercy
p bowed the man with a show of humility
$ Remember the signal. When | rails
{ my hand above my head, may the blol
be swift, sure, and deadly"
II He then gave his whole attention to th
9 business before him, Putting an instru