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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-12-19
CROCODILES AND THE APES,

On some of the islands in the Gulf
of Siam crocodilcs are very abundant,
and recent traveller in that region thus
describes the manner in which these
monsters of the deep catch the apes,
also numerous, which sometimes take a
fancy to play with them: "Closc to the
bank lies the crocodile, his body in the
water, and only his caPacious mouth
above the surface, ready to seize any
thing that may come within reach. A
troop of apes catch sight of him, seem
to consult together, approach, little by
little, and commence their lrolica, by
turns, actors and spectators. One of
the most active, or most imprudent,
jumps from branch to branch till
within a respectful distance of the
crocodile, &hen, hanging by ana claw,
and with the deStcrity peculiar to these
animals, he advances and rctircs, now
giving his enemy blow with his paw,
at another time only pretending to do
so. The other apes, enjoying the fun,
evidently wish to take part in it but
the other branches being to high, they
form sort of chain by laying hold of
each others paws, and thus swing back
wards and forwards, while any one of
them who comes within reach of the
crocodile turnents him ~ thp best OF
his ability. Sometimes the terrible
jaws suddenly close, but not upon the
audacious ape. who just escapes; then
there are cries of cXultation from the
tormentors, who gambol about joyfully
Occasionally, however, the claw is en-
trapped and the victim dragged with
the rapidity of. lightning beneath the
eFatar, when the whole troop disporso,
sroanilg and shrieking. 'Eho lilisad;
venture does not, however prevent
their recommending the game few
days afterwards"
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(From the Atlantic Monthly for January
A NEGRO BALL.
Ry JAMES PARTON.

What joyous scene is one of the negro
balls SO frequently given i'll some of the
New England villages. In the morning,
the stranger notices upon the lordly, wide
spreading elm that shades the post-office
neatly written paper, notifying the public
that an entertainment is to he given
that evening for the "benetit' of some at
tlicted person, perhaps woman whose
husband a ruthless constable has taken off
to jail. "All who wish to enjoy a good
time are respectfully invited to attend,-
admission twenty-five cents, for which
substantial supper of pork and beans and
i'll the evening the village resounds with
the voice of colored Stentor, who calls
out the figures of the quadrille, and all the
world is thus notified that the "entertain-
ment - has begun. The scene within the
ballroom might make some persons hest
tate to decide which destiny were the more
desirable in New England,-to be born
white OF black. The participants so uncon-
sciously and entirely happy! An ancient
uncle, white-haifed and very lame, stands
near the entrance, seiZes the newcomers
with both hands, and gives them roaring
and joyous welcome; and there is one
legged man with a crutch, and four moth
ers with infants in their arms, who go
The mothers, however, when they grow
warm with the dance, hand the blessed
baby to a passing friend to hold.
The band which consists of two male
fitlders and a woman who plays the accor-
dion, is seated upon platform at one end
of the long room. and plays with eyes up
cast, ecstatic and keeps a heel apiece going
heavily upon the boards. The room itself
seems to be quivering. There is no walk
ing through a quadrilie here but each
performer, besides doing his prescribed
steps, cuts as many supplementary capers
as he can execute in the intervals.
dance begins it is true, with some slight
show of moderation but as it proceeds
the dancers throw themselves into it with
vigor and animation that increase every
moment, until the quadrille ends in a glo-
rious riot and delirium of dance and fun
No Mussulman would ask these people
why they did not require their. servants to
do their dancing for them. On the con-
trary, that famous pacha, catching their
most contagious merriment, would have
sprung upon the floor and dashed his
three tails wildly about among those shin
ing countcnances. Nevertheless, there was
not the smallest violation of decorum all
was as innocent as it was enjoyable. AS
the room was lined with white spectators,
perhaps we shall some day learn the trick
of cheap innocent, and hearty enjoyment.
One thing was very noticeable, and would
certainly be noticed by any one familiar
with the South, purity of blood ex-
hibited in the faces of the company. Among
the one hundred and fifty dancers, there
were perhaps ten who were not quite black
and this was an ancient settlement of col
ored people, dating back beyond the recol-
lection of the present inhabitants.
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HEN PHILosopHY.-"N Now, young
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kccpcrfora SPRING cuIcKENw exclaimed
an urchin whose father dealt in poultry.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-12-19

A Texan negro was overheard
making an honorable apology in this
wise: II jos said, Sambo, dat you lied ;
dat is, jes said dat you lied. Den dim
told me you said you'd kill me, an l
said if you killed me I'd kill you" The
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Mount Vesuvius is again in state
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RED JACKET AXE.
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Oh, gallant band of troopers are they
Who ride so swift from the camp to-day,
Sturdy and tall, in heart as strong
As the heroes brave i'll the minstrefs song,
And every mind from guile as free [sea.
As the zephyr that blows from the distant
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The Northern bugles biithely play
Through the Shenandoah at bright midday
And the youthful scout, once doomed to die
With his faithful friends rides gayly by.
The trial is over, the danger is passed,
But the thrilling remembrance will ever last.
How the Union troopers came in view
When the Northern bIgles merrily blew.
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Some one must die, who is drawing near
IT'S a stalwart man of noble mien,
His face is calm and his eye is clear
AS the liquid blue of the sky serene.
Unmoved between the files of gray
To the gate of death he takes his way,
Unheeding the cruel taunt or sneer
Which falls from the Rebel musketeer;
But, ready for death, his inward prayer
Asks not for life, but strength to bear
The martyrs crown, though thorny it be,
The glorious emblem of the free.
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One minute is gone he is praying now
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His sweetheart s-ah his eye is dim [quells
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Information In a. =. Circuit
Court, Mid. Dis. Tenn.
APRIL TERM. 1865.

No. I3I5-Uhited States vs. 2 Copper Stills. 2
Fluke Stands Receiving Tubs, Rectilyng
Tubs, IL barrels whisky. Tin Conductor, 2
Lanterns, Coal Oil Lamps. II empty Barrels.
. Gallon Measures. ! = ditto, 2 tunnels
Shovel. I lIydrometer. and 20 bushels Char
coal.
WHEREAS. K. MCP. SMITH, ESQ. AT
w torney of the United States for said Dis
trict. has filed bis information ia said Court, as
well on behalf Of the United States a. q A.
HOgeland, lnformer. and Of all persons con
cerned, against copper stills. II barrels whisky
etc. iii. H. Hitchcock. reputod owner.) alleging,
among other things. that said stills. whisky,
etc, were seized forfeited b. the Uni ted
States, for the causes in said information
alleged.
Now, therefore, in obedience to tho m0nition
of the Court. 20 me directed and delivered.
d0 hereby give public notice 10 all persons
claiming said property, or knowing or having
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appear before said Circuit Court 30 be held In
the Federal Court Room, in the Capitol AZ
Nashville, Tenn essee, Ou the goth day az
April, 1868 NJ 10 o'clock A. ~. then and there
to interpOse their claims.
e. Il. GLASCOCK,
mar28 ut u. s. Marshal