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! BEHIND THE SCENES. This is the title
of q book. by Mrs. .Keck1ey, for thirty
! years d slave, but more recently modiste
end friend TO Mrs. Lincoln, . which will
shortly be published. Itispretty literally
interspersed with miscellaneous scan. nldJ.,
and will be q rich morsel for scandal-m
gers. We are treated with displays Of feml-
nine jealousy on the part Of Mrs. Lincoln,
and of the moral and religious character of
her husband. Mrs. Lincoln's opinions OF
generals and statesmen are given. She says
Of. Chief Justice Chase, then Secretary OF
| the Treasury, in conversation with her bus
band, that ahe is anything for Chase. II
| he thought he could make any thing by it, he
would betray you tomorrow. VI Mr..
Steward: g 1t makes me mad to see you sit
still and let that hypocrite Seward Irvine you
| around his finger as if You were skein OF
thread" General Mcclellan she pronounces
to be /. q humbug." General Grant even is
not exempt from the whitening criticism of
this worthy lady. "Yes, he generally
manages to claim a victory, but such VIC
tory He loses two men to the enemy's
one., He has no management, no regard
for life. If the war should continue four
years longer, and he should remain in
power, he would depopulate the North. l
could fight IN army % well myself. Ac-
cording to his tactics, there is nothing un-
der the heavens to do but to march a new
line of men up in front of the rebel breast
works to be shot down as fast as they
take their position, and to keep
marching until the enemy grows tired of
the slaughter. Grant, I repeat, is an
obstinate fool and butcher" She
further adds that should Grant ever
be elected President of the United States
she would desire to leave the country, and
remain absent during his term of Office"
So the General will have, at all events, one
most decided opponent in his Presidential
schemes. Mrs. Keckley, further on, tells
us of her mistress that search the world
over, and you will not find her counter
part" On Mrs. Lincoln's departure from
the White House subsequent to the death of
her husband, Mrs. Keckley informs us
that lady ssowed different store bills
amounting to s70,OO0," and that ".Mr.
Lincoln knew nothing of these bills,
and the only happy feature of his
assassination was that he died in igno-
rance of them.'' This secret is disclosed
in regard to Mrs. Lincoln's debts in order
to explain whysshe should subsequently
have labored under pecuniary embarrass-
ments. We are also told the well-worn story
of Mrs. Lincoln's. " old clothes expert
ences, with the addition of many private
facts connected with that delectable adven-
ture; while, in an appendix, a series of let
tiers from the widow Of the deceased Presi-
dent, purely private and unhesitatingly con-
fdential, are published to prove the anthem
ITCHY Of what has been said in the preceding
chapters. = Washington Express, April 18th.
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JAW BoNEs.-There IL only one excuse
for impudence, and that il ignoranse.
Modest men, in trieing teW be impudent,
alwus git sassy.
/ Reputashun is like money-the princi-
pal il often lost by putting it out at inte-
rest.
Jealousy il nothing more than vanity |;
for if we love another more than we do
ourself, we shant be jealous.
There IL lots ov folks in this world who,
rather than not find emmy fault at all,
wouldn't hesitate Etew say tew an angle
worm that hiz tail was altogether too long
for the rest of hiz body.
There il menny who are kut out for
smart men, but who won't pay for making
up.
sense; for envy il the pain we feel at the
excellencies ov others.
How many people thare il whoze souls
LAY in them like the pith in goose quill.
Josh. Billings.
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PETERSBURG LETTER.

Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.
Growing Activity in the Cause OF Sunday
Schools in all the DENOMINATIONS Methodist
Sunday School Union Bishop Doggett-In-
stalIaticn Of Councilmen-The Express. I.
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BY Wellington Goddin,
AuctiOneer and Real Estate A gent.

HANDSOME LOT, WITH LARGE
.llFRAMED BUILDING THEREON. ONlTHE
WEST SIDE OF FOURTH BETWEEN. CLAY
AUCTION.-At the request of the trustees, shall
sell at public auction, ON the premises, ON THURS
DAY the ead of April, 1885, athalf- past o'clock L.
NJ, the LOT located as above, with the large
FRAMED BUILDING thereon, formerly used by
the Clay-street Baptist church. but more recently
occupied as schoOl-house by Mr.. G. L. G. Salter.
With moderate expenditure, It could be convert
ed Into cottage residence for small family.
and three years for bonds bearing interest secured
by trust deed. w. GODDIN,
anil Auctionaer.
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BY James NJ. Taylor & Son, Auctioneers,
Office No. s2l Main street,
three doors below SpotSwood Hotel.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VACANT LOTS

TRUSTEES SALE OF VACANT LOTS,
/ ADJOINING MAN CHESTER AT The N
TERSECTION OF THE PETERSBU RG IU M m :
PIKE AND THE COALPIT ROAD, AT AUS-
TION,-By virtue of deed of trust executed by
William Fortune to me as trustee, to secure inc
payment of certain sum Of money therein men
TONED dated the 18th day Of October 1852 ana du!
recorded I'm the clerks Office of Chesterfield County
Court, and at the request Of the benefciaries II
said deed shall PROCEED to sell at auction c on
n IN thp premises, LOTS Nos. 4 and Is i'll the
plan of Falls plantation, and situated as above
TERMS : One-fourth cash balance at four and
son Amctioneers. ap Eliot
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ByJ. L. Byerly Il Co., Auctioneers,
l4d3 Main street.

DAWNBROKERS' SALE OF FIVE
l. THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF FOR
FEITED PLEDGES.-Will. be sold on THURS
DAY. 23d instant, at 10 O'Clock, the entire lot of
FORFEITED PLEDGES ut the store of IL. Har-
ris & Brother, pawnbrokers, No. 1881 Main street,
between Fifteenth and Seventeenth streets The
stock consists of Diamond Rings, so very fine Gold
Watches, among which will be found several very
fine Chronomcters. Also, rs Silver Watches, Gold
Bracelets, Finger Rings, Chains, &C.. Silverware,
embracing Spoons, Forks, Cups, Ladies, Butter
Knives &c. Clothing, Guns, Pistols, and good
many other articles too numerous to mention. All
to be sold without reserve to the highest bidder.
H. Harris & Brother will warrant the articles
sold as they represent them.
j. L. BYERLY & CO., Auctionaers.
Persons can call at our loan Office, No. 1881 Main
street (up stairs), and redeem or renew their
pledges on WEDNESDAY, 22d instant, as further
Indulgence cannot be granted.
II. HARRIS L BROTHER.
apI8 PawnbroEers.
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AUesETON skl.is.
.rlJTtfRE IyAY
BY Grnbbs q w Villains. etioneers, J,
Northgest corner Main and Eleventh streets.

YTRUsTEE'S SALE OF THREE ACHES
on LAND. writ n nWEIL1EG AND
OTHER BuILDINGs THERgoE, QN !. TIE nl;
NEW BRIDGE Road ABouT A !, MILE =, FRsD s,,s,
~ trst axec,,set nv William Newton and Jesse o..
81 ,u to The subscriber trustee dated Deem
Der 10 1852 aid recorded In Henriso Conasy G1 te
office, being theret9 rs9usSsa cto tit,or the pre-
mises. ON THURSDAY, April 90 tlxe y:
NJ IL fair IL not then on the next la,a h
sai deed the same being parcel OF cg M
tanning three acres more or less ts no o Inv b
stoney RIM. with comfortable DWELLING anu
the usual out-buildings thereon. s,, b,t
The terms OF the deed require sale ior eas ~,
cash haiancc at one. two. and three years Ior ne
eotiabje notes. interest added secured ny aeea W
trust upon the property: The purchaser 70 20.
'"A's 4 ~. 49, THOMAS j. CARTER Trustee;
GRIrRBs & WILLIAMS, Anctioneers. up =. =
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BY Cook &.Laughton. Auctioneers,
corner Of Franklin and Governor streets.

SToCK OF BOOTS, SHOES, SHOW
- CASES, &C., AT AUCTI0N.-The subscriber.
intending to make q change In his business will
sell on WEDNESDAY, I'D instant ut 10 o. clock, at
his store, corner Seventeenth and Franklin streets,
all Of his stock embraeing general assortment of
BOOTS AND SHOES,
of endless variety of misses, ladies', boys, and
children's wear; all Of which has. been recently
purchased with view to meet the retail trade sof
this city.
ALSO,
an assortment of the latest styles of
WINDOW SHADES,
RIBBONS, &C. SD
AT the same time. two excellent SHOWCASES
and other movable fixtures.
JAMES GOLDEN.
Sale conducted by COOK & LAUGHToN, Auc-
toneers. an 10
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HOUSE AND LOT IN MANCHESTER
i J. AT AUCTION.-On FRIDAY the oath day
of April, on the premises, directly in rear Of the
residence of S. T. Hancock, IN the town of Mani
chester, l shall sell at auction the HOUSE and
LOT conveyed to me by deed of trust from Beverly
Williams, and of record in Chesterfield County
Court being requested to make the sale by the Gre
ditor secured IN the said deed.
TERMS at sale, 1T a o. clock.
ap ls CHARLES Ii. PAGE, Trustee.
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BY Lyme s. Brother, -.
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers,
1aaa Main street.

VERY DESIRABLE LOT, WITH A
v SMALL FRAME STORE THE,ktEta1,kNir ~
THE SOUTH SIDE OF Bk 40J1AADO.rSSES uEmC6G s;11
STREETS. FOR SALE At AUGTION;-WIli "a DC
sold ut public auction on THURSDAY the 25a da!
of Ipril. 1863 ut S o'clock p. NJ: that desiraDie
property located us described. Tile lot 1rohts
25xl00 feet. nnor1iTt
az nSm"' ~ Auctioneers.
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SHERIFF'S SALE.-Will be sold Mt the
~ brewery on Chimborazo Hill on WEDNES-
DAY, I'D day of April, 1851 ut half-past O'Clock
P. NJ. one STEAM ENGINE and BOILER, and
FIXTURES thereto belonging, and sundry other
taxes in my hands against Frederick Schroeder, de-
ceased. -
TERMS Cash. -.
No postponement.
DY VIRTUE OF TWO DEEDS OF
I'D trust-one from William Gathright to Charles
w. Dabney, dated April 1851, and the other from
the said William Gathright and Lucy Jane, his
wife to James II. Bowles and Charles X. Wood
son, dated June II, 1.-THE undersigned, as
trustees under said deeds, at the request of the
owner of the claims thereby secured, will, on the
GOTH DAY OF MAY, 1863, on the premises, sell at
public auction, to the highest bidder the tract OF
land on which William Gathright lately resided,
known as BERRY HILL. lying In Go0chland
county, adjoining the lands of James II; Bowie es
Mayo Watkins, and Others and conlalninE. 81, 81
tion, has come excellent creek-ast !anat mas
good dwelling and all necessary ont-Duildings,
and is q very desirable place. PERSONS aestrlng
land or comfortable home are desired 70 LOOK Ut
: The creditor is willing TO sell for zone-fourth
cash and the halance In SIX, twelve, elgnteen and
tYenty-four months, for bonds with good personal
securfty secured by deed Of trust on the place,
and Carving interest from the dry OF sale, and the
title retained until the whole q ths money
apl7-Faw G. r. WooDsoN,S
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CHERIFF'S SALE.-By virtue of ON exc
y cution In my hands in favor of the Natt0n n;,
Exchange Bank, Richmond, Us Hartwc4 NV PS ~
APRIL, Isss, commencing at II O'Clock A. NJ, on
Canal and Ninth streets, ONE SAW-MlAL WIN
CARRIAGE, all in good order. rp
mn % Join W.. WRIGHT, S. G. IL.
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r. F, Walker John n. Clarkson and William III.
Parrish, partners trading under the style Of X.
+. Walker; William Denmead john N Clark
son. and Benjamin +. Denmead. partners trading
J, under the style OF Benjamin +. Denmead: and
A. Clendcnin and William III. Parrish, partners
trading under the style of A. Clcndenin.
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NIRGINIA.-At Rules held in the
Clerks office of the Circuit Court Of the City
of Richmond April Q, 1853:
SC A S;pc PlaintiR
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The object of this suit Is TO recover against the
defendants certain damages, which are laid In the
plaintiffs declaration at five hundred dollars.
And affidavit having been made that the defend
ants, William and u. j. Dennlead. above named,
are not residents Of this State they required 10
appear here within one month after due publica-
ton hereof and do what is necessary to protect
their interests IN this suit 49,
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BY Wellington Goddin,
.ret,oneer and Real Estate Agent.
TRUSTEES SALE OF REAL ESTATE Z 7, =


TRUSTEES SALE OF REAL ESTATE,
II ON THE EAST. SIDE OF I'M IM1 lElST SE-
TWEEN DUAL AND BAKER fSTREEI s..,
nv rirtne of a deed of trust executed to the SUD
scr,bers by William n Beal, dated nth September,
1sas dnIy recorded in Richmond Hastings court,
We shaIl in execution thereof having Deen SO re,
nnested by the holders of the Two nGtes secuIeu
thereby proceed to sell dt auction on the prenises,
On FRIDAY the 18th of May, 1863 at halI-past
O'Clock p: NJ. If fair, II not the hrst I'M thar uaS
thereafter the real estate conveyed by tne STU Sat
deed consisting Of LOT fronting twenty-five 1ees
ON the east line of Third street, running Dack II
feet TO an alley sixteen feet wide, on WHICH
tenement In 'front.' suitable for store ana
aud two small framed dwelling-houses on the rear
TERMS :, Enough In cash to defraythe expenses
of sale and to pay off the two last notes secured
said deed-one for S43S. b. and the other 1or
with all observation-disclosures thereon; ana as 70 tug
residue of the proceeds of sale on such Terms Us
shall be announced at the hour OF sale.
" TES SePRa! g. CANNON, Trustees.
P.s.-We are authorizedby the parties interest
cd to say that the terms above named VIII .t be
changed to $3.50 cash $3.50 Mt four months and the
balance upon liberal terms, to be announced az Tue
hour of sale. err n
.ap2 w. ". u n. y. =.
/ COLLECTORS SALE will sell at
~ William Ryan's store, III Rockets, on Fhl-
DAY the LIST of May, 1858. at II o'clock A. NJ,
BAGATELLE TABLE,
l. 2 SHOWCASES,
BAR FIXTURES ~,
STOCK OF GROCERIES, consisting Oh the
usual variety.
JOHN n. HOBSON,
ap 21-tds Deputy City Collector.
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q HERIFF'S SALE.-By virtue of sundry
y executions In my hands against the National
Coal MiIring Company shall proceed to sell. on
WEDNESDAY, Goth day of April, 1865 common
cling Mt IL O'Clock a, NJ, on the north side of the
Basin between Ninth and Tenth streets,
:. SIX CANAL BOATS, .
viz, Burgetta, Seven Pines, Perseverance, Job
Atkins, Henry Abel, and :. d. 'Jellis. Il
FOUR COAL CARTS and FOUR SETS DOUBLE
a= HARNESS.
Immediately after the sale of the above property,
I shall proceed to sell the OFFICE and STABLE,
situated on Canal and Sixth streets, and the uneX
pired term of the lease of the ground upon which
said buildings are located.
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The object Of this suit is to recover against the
defendants certain damages, which are laid IN tbs
plaintiffs declaration at three hundred ana NIFTY
defendants William and b. +. Denmead, above
named are not residents OF this State. they are re-
ouired to appear here within one month after due
publication hereof, and do what Is necessary to
protect their interests IN this suit.
A copy-Teste:
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The object Of this suit is to recover against the
defendants certain damages, which laid In the
plaintiff declaration mt four hundred and ninety
i've dollars. And affidavit having been made that
the defendants, William and B. +. Denmcad, above
named are not residents of this State they are re-
quired to appear here within one month after due
publication hereof and do what Is necessary to
protect their interests m this suit.
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VTIRGINIA.-AtR Rules held in the Clerks
Office of the Circuit Court of the City Of Rich
mond April Q, 1888
John Whitworth and NJ. L. Gray, partners trading
under the style OF Whitworth Il Gray plaintiffs,
against
William Denmead John n. Clarkson, and j. +.
Denmead, partners trading under the style Of d.
u nanmnnd Defendants.
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GEoRGEL. CHRISTIAN, ID. C.
j. AMBLER SMITH, p. n. ap ll-S4w
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lDTKT OnnERs,

-yTTRGINIA.-At Kaise held IN the she--
: ~ rfHss once OF the County Court OF Chester
Geld county on file 1rst Monday in April 1893 .
MAJ, Warfa -TErnfcr THOMAS g. Fsrnier, ErasmuS
i fsary benjamin. A. Gary. Henry Gary, Ira Ham,
= cock Il. IL UhAdress, and Emily his wife,
Y sSs''4 - plaintiffs,
coreiamd II. Gary. Doretha r. Farmer, Richard
a. Far,ner aud Josepfi IL Farmer, IRiclisrd r.
winner James L. Smith, and Sarah hfs wife, nom
resSderis, -. Defendants,
s 80 a.a.3IN CHASCBB1. e. ~
THE pIafntiffs having filed their bill the object OF
which is q, obtain decree for the sale ard division
of n certain tract Of land sn Chesterfield county
containing ninety-tWo acres, OF which Stepl,en
Farmcr died seized and possessed. And Il appear
ing by afstnvit that Richard p Farmer, Joseph L.
Snh and Sarah his wife. are non-residtHs Of this
state therefore IL is ordered that this order be pub
lIshed once 4 week for four successive weeks in
some newspaper published in the city OF. Rich
mOnd; and Il Is ordered that they appear here
within one month after The due publication OF this
order to protect their interest IN this suit.
or, "a Afaw esEE sst's19 Clerk.
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IN CASE.

The object Of this suit is to recover against the
defendants certain damages which are laid In the
plaintiffs declaration at eight hundred dollars
And affidavit having been made that the defendants
William and b. +. Denmead and a. Clendenn
above named, are not residents of this State. they
are required to appear here within one month after
due publication hereof, and do what Is necessary
to protect their interests In this suit.
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BY Regnault. & Co., Auctioneers,
Main street between Eighth and Ninth.

WTE WILL SELL BY AUCTION,
w without reserve, at our store, WEDNES-
DAY MORNING NEXT the 22d instant, com.
mencing at 10 O'Clock. an excellent variety of
PARL0R, CHAMBER, and 2DINING-ROOM
FURNITURE, embracing in part Cabinets, Bu-
reaus, Wardrobes, Sofas. Jenny Lind and Cottage
Bedsteads, Marble-top Tables, Walnut Extension
Tables. Waslstands. Chairs, Office Desk, Feather
Beds, Hair and Shuck Mattresses, Lounges.
aG ALSO,
Books. Boots, Shoes. and Fancy Articles.
ap2l REGNAULT & CO.. Auctionecrs.
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VTIRGINIA.-AtRu Rules held in the Clerks
Y office ofthc Circuit Court of the City of Rich
mond April &, 1883:
John Blair and Albert Blair, partners trading
der the style of John & Albert Blair. Plaintiffs,
against
William Denmead. John n. Clarkson, and Il. r.
Denmead. partners trading under the style Of Is.
T., Denmeau Defendants,
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YTIRGINIA.-AtRu Rules held in the Clerks
Y office Of the Circuit Court OF the City of Rich
mond April 9Th, 1858 a
John w hitworth and M. +. Gray, partners trading
under the style Of Whltwortll Il Gray. Plaintiffs,
against
William Denmead, John n. Clarkson, and 3. T.
Denmead, partners trading under the style of b.
DnfpnnaufS
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vIRGINIA.-AtR Rules held in the Clerks
Office of the Circuit Court Of the City Of
Richmond April s. 1858
John Lindsey flaintiE,
Wflftaism Uennead John n. GARRISON and b. F.
Denmcad partners trading under the style OF b..
F. Dcnmead. .'..'... .Deiendants,
I 49, IN CASE.
The object of this suit IL TO recover against the
defendants certain damages, which are laid in the
foiiars, And affidavit having been made that the
Defendants, William and j; =. Denmead. above
nnired to appear here within one month after due
IMPLICATION hereof and DO what Is necessary to
protect their interests In this SUIT.
- A copy-Teste:
GEORGE L.. CHRISTIAN, D. C..
T. kMBI r. SMITH, p. q. apn-S4w
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TTIRGINIA.-AtR Rules held in the Clerks
" Office Of the Circuit Court Of the city OF Rich
mond April 8, 1883
William II. Carbon. ..fiahtin'
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y7IRGINIA.-At Rules held in the Clerks
Y Office oftbe Circuit Court of the City Of Rich
mOnd April G. 1865 -, - si. r-g
%. c. Hartwell. George Dick and II. L. Hoyey,
partners trading under the style OF Unrtwell,
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GEORGE L. CHRISTIAN. D. C.
j. ASlBLER SMITH, p. q. ap ll-S4w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-14
A Hunted Murderer.

Gilbert, the murderer, who recently
escaped from the Wethers6eld, ConHecti-
cut, State Prison, remained for several
days within FIVE miles OF that institution,
yet eluded scores Of men who were in
pursuit Of him. Being an old hunter
aud knowing perfectly the Kensington
woods where be had concealed himself,
be has bad great advantage over his
pursuers On Wednesday be accos,ed
Eve men between New Britain and Plain
vile, pretending TO be in search OF Gil
bert (himselD; but one Of the party
recognized him, and be would have been
captured but for the exhibition Of long
dirk, which 90 intimidsied the men that
thsy suffered him to 90 back to the noun
tsinA BE then wore his prison dress,
bat on Friday night got new suit BY
:hreatening to murder family II they
refused 20 give il to him. His friends
are helping him, and Il Is expected that
he will soon attempt 10 leave the State.
The reward for his recspiurs has been in
creased to $500.
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Ants ss Human Food.

These creatures are relished as food by
the natives of India, as well as by those
of Africa. In India, before the migra-
ton of the ants, two holes are bored in
the nest opposite to each other; on the
leewsrd side pot is placed which has
been rubbed with aromatic herbs on the
windward side fire is made, the smoke
of which drives the insects into this pot.
These captive victims are then securely
fastened in. dried over the fire, and
ground into -four, and then made into
pastry, which is sold to poor people, but
which, if used abundantly, produces dy-
sentery. At the time of the migration of
the ants into Africa, myriads of them fall
into the water, which the natives skim
off the surface with calsbsshes, then
grill them in iron cauldrons over large
fire, stirring them as coffee is stirred.
The natives eat them by the handful,
without accompaniment or other pre-
paration, and consider them delicious.
They are said to resemble in taste su.
CARED cream and sweet almond paste.
The Hottentots eat them greedily, when
boiled, and grow plump and fat upon
the food. Tney also consume the papa
of the ants, which they call rice, on &c.
count of its resemblance to that grain.
They cook these in a small quantity of
water. A large nest will sometimes
yield bushel of papa. DR.. Livingstone,
when on the banks of the Tsngs. iu
South Africa, being visited by one of the
chiefs, gave him some bread and apricot
Jam, and presently asked him if he had
ever before eaten food so good. " Did
you ever eat white ants p he questioned.
"No," said the Doctor. "Well, then"
Palarie answered, "if you had, you
would never have desired to eat anything
better" The white ant is q common
article of food among the low caste
Hindoo tribes in Mysore and other dis
tricts Of Iadis. The female termiie, in
particular, is supposed by the Hindoos to
be endowed with highly nutritive proper
ties. Mr.. Consett, in his travels in
Sweden, in 1899, states that he knew a
young Swede who ate live ants with the
greatest possible relish; and in some
parts Of Sweden ants are distilled with
the rye, to give flavor to inferior kinds Of
brandy.