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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-10-23

q i;i;i ? - tsfs will not fail to attend
the sale advertised by Messra. PeiS-
otto y Son, this morning. The sam.
pies Of the forbidden fruit exhibited
to us are fine.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-10-23
Don't Forget the Time!
Thursd day Nov. g.!

And don't mistake this SUPERB ORR
Gus for one of the ordinary kind of Exhi-
bitions that are 80 abundant in this vicin-
ity. October 23 G
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-05-31
Larger Beer.
BY JOSH BILLINGS.

have finally cum tew the conclusion hstlarger
beer as a beverage is not intoxicating.
Ihav bin told so by german who sedlhe he'd
drunk it awl mite long, just to try the experiment,
and was obliged tn go home entirely sober IN the
morning. have seen this same man drink six
teen glasses and if he was drunk he was drunk in
german and nobody could understand it. 1t is
proper enuff TO state that this man kept larger
beer saloon and could have no object in stating
what was not strictly thus.
/ believed him tew the full extent ov my
ability / never drunk but three glasses ov
larger beer in mi life, and that made mi he'd
ontwist as tho il was hung on the end oy string,
but was told that il was OWN TO mi bile ben oat
of place; and guess that il was SO. for never
billed over wuss than did when got hum that
mite. My wife thot wus going tew die, and
was afraid that shouldn't. for il did seem as tho
everything i had ever eaten in my life was comm
20 the surface, and do really believe that If my
wife hadn't pulled of my boots jest as she did,
they would hav cum thunderin up too.
Oh how sick i was IA years ago, and can
taste il now. / never had so much experience
in so short time.
II emmy man shud tell me that larger beer was
not intoxicating, shud believe him; but If he
sbud tell me that wasn't drunk that mite, but
that my stummuck was out oy order, shud ask
him tew state over few words just how man
felt and acted when he was well set up.
II wsrnt drunk that mite had sum OF the most
material simptums that a man ever had, and KEEP
sober.
In the first place it was about so rods from
where drank the larger beer TO mi house, and /
was thus over hours on the road, and had hole
busted thru each one ov mi pantheon neez, and
didn't have any hat, and tried to open the door by
the bell-pull, and bickupped awfully and saw
everything in the room trying to get around on
the back side ov me; and in setting down in a
chair didn't wait long enuff for It to get exactly
under me when was goin' round, and set down
little too soon. and missed the chair about IL
inches, and couldn't get up soon enuf to take the
next one that come along; and that amt awl
mi wife sed was as drunk as beast, and as sed
before, began to spin up things freely.
If lager beer IL not intoxicating, 1t used ID
| most almighty mean, that know. Il
Still hardly think that lager beer IL inteucs
| ring for have been told so; and am poospiy
the only man living whoever drank emmy Snen MS
| life was not plumb. x.,...
don't want to say anything sgH harmless
| temperance bevridge, but if | ever or,nA emmy
| more, it will be with mi hands ded pehino me-
| and mi mouth pried open. :. ,
don't think lager beer .tsxic, ~ g. bit M
remember night, 4 thins n;.sis had hin mt tew
| soak in. r ~
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-05-31
The Chain of Love.


IFor the SUNDAY CrescentT
"Lord of my lhel" Aye, that and more;
And fondly clasp the chains that bind, and would
not throw them by;
For letters bound by thy dear hand, letters nc
But gorgeous wresths of precious gems, as seen
IN fairy dream.
sIord of my life - let's scan the links of this
fair chain that holds
Ny throbbing heart, fast bound TO thee, entwined
in glittering folds.
is each pure, perfect gem, that will nOtchange
Meath grief and care, the touchstones which may
on our hearts be 1aidg
Or. like the Sun God, going down into the stormy
night,
Throwing abroad his richest robes of rare and
golden light!
VIII they give out brighter ray amid the ills of
life,
And guide our ialtering steps through cares, with
which this world is rite!
This one Of light serene is faith this one is per.
feet truth;
This solid link is constancy, that will Outive our
youth; .sa.sa...-
This one Of fair and pearly hue is hopes own
treasure trOve;
These are unbemished gems, and, linked, make
up the chain OF love.
Are you my lord? Aye, that and more; very
slave am l.
Who'd rather meet death by thy side than live
and thou not nigh.
As thus with deep unfaltering faith, here at thy
feet kneel,
"Lord of my heart" upon my lips thy love with
kisses seal. ELIZABETH.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-05-31
NEW ORLEANS. oPELoUsAs
AND
GREAT WESTERN RAILROAD.
u. Q, Man Route Between New Orleans.
Western A ouisiana and Texas.

The Railroad Fsryboa win the foot Of ST. Ann street,
opposite Jackson Square, DAILY at TX NJ connecting
with the PASSENGER TRAIN leaving Aigiers atsAA
Shippers consgnees Of freight BY giving notice 70 the
New Orleans Transfer Company Camp and Common
can have their goods delivered In part
Of the city 81 reduced rates Of drayage
Feghts the road for landings on the Techs
and for Opeousas deliverable New Iberia ST. Martins
yIle received daily Sundays excepted from Il,
at the foot Of St. Ann street.
Freight for all points on Bayou Lafourche between Labs
devls and Lockpor for Belangsr Canal and for HouuA
VIII be received and transported through via Raoesnd La
and Terrebonns stations through sesmboss rat
All outward freight payable ct the time Of shipmsnt and
nwsrd reight on delivery.
@. W. Z. BAILEY,
Superintendent.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-05-31

BURLINGAME AND THE MAMDARNs GO TO SEE
TIE white FAwN."-The Herald, of the 24th,
says:
Niblo's Garden and the attractive features of
that popular spectacular drama, the white
Fawn," occupied the attention last evening OF Mr..
Burlingame and suite and ten OF the Chinese
embassy. The two msndsrins, the large guns OF
the Chinese deputation proper, were among the
visitors. Front seats in the psrquet circle were
set apart for their use, giving them the best OPP
portunity 70 see the play 70 the best advantage,
as well as the audience the best opportunity 70
see these strange visitors from the far Orient.
Their enjoyment of the drama and the changing
scenes Of the fairy extravaganza unfolded with
such wonderful and artistic magnifcence TO their
view, was ahundantly apparent in the constant
smiles Of pleasure lighting up their saffron hued
and usually sedate cOuntenhnces with unwonted
animation, and toward the close, as they began
more 10 enter into the spirit Of the piece and feel
more at home in their ready and hearty adoption
Of the occidental style Of giving applase-clap-
ping their hands. II was evidently sn evening Of
most thorough and satisfied enjoyment to them.
The bright realms of the dragon fly dilated their
oiminutive, bead-ke eyes beyond any visions or
dreams even Of Oriental experience. Mr.. Burl.
ingsme left at the close Of the second act TO fulfil
previous engagement ct the Century Club. bat
the Chinese and the rest of the company stayed
till the final fall Of the curtain.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-05-31

am a Democ,at, every map in my regiment
ia a Democrat. ssd when shall be convinced that
this war has or its object any other than what |
have menfioaed, or the government designs using
ss soIdiers IS execute the purposes Of the aboli,
tionists, J1ssdse you my honor q . SOLDIER mat
nv lof Gith that people.-[Q. 8. Grant, IA 1851.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-05-31
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

DIssOLUTIoN-THE PARrSERsHIP HERETO
~ existing under the name and firm Of COLLIE a
WINCKELMAkN ceased the 18th inst, consequences Of
the death Of A. vnckelmann- -
continue the business in his name a. the old
stand Ne. log Poydras street. J. u. COLLfk-
New Orleans May 19h, 1863
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF Oo-PARrsERsHIP-
~ Partnership heretofore existing under the name o.
REYNOLDS QUIRK this day dissolved by msnal con-
sent The name Of late firm will be used BY WM- d.
WM II REYNOLDS
WILLIAM QUfRK
New Orleans NAV s. 1863 ELLIS REYNOLDS.
Rsatrin0 10 the above viii continue the business
for INV own account wM. II. REYNOLDS
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-05-31

d Lord of my lfel" Aye, that and more; a
very slave am |,
And fondly clasp the chains that bind, and would
not throw them by;
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-05-31

SUNDAY ARRANGEMENT Steam Train from City, In
len Of sorse Car Every SUNDAY MORNING., At 4 O'clock
An Extra Train win leave City Every SUsDAY hVEn
ING at O'Clock. On and after April 9TH the Ir.ns Win
leave either end Of the Road sundays kVEkf HALF
HOUR from until o'clock Pc
FARI-To and from the Lake. same day. - cents fss-
GENTLY notify the Conductor prer TO depart
urs Of Train Gentiy staton-fieen cents ssco
wav GEO PANDELY. General Sup't
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-05-31
RAILROADS.
AM
NEW ORLEAns. JACKSON AND
GREAT NORTHERN RAILROAD.

A PASSENGER TRAIN LEAVES DAILY at $50 ?. n:
making with Vicksburg Merdsn and
with The Mississippi Central Railroad for the North and
East. -. -, .rxyr> .vs
AT 40 A NJ going as Brookhsven. Returning, Leave
Rrookhaven AZ $50 A NJ MONDAYS, arriving IN New
Orleans at HIS n. ..-,S
Excursion Tickets good for Train Of Saturday or Sun
dsy gong north AID OF Sunday Monday south
FREIGHT TRAIN LEAVES DAILY texeept Sundays
T. s. WILLIAMS General Superintendent
JANIS YON5E, General Freight Agent
ED WARE General Transportation Agent
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-05-31

GUST vOn HOPE @7 Magazine street. has fine stock
az PIANOS manufactured In Louisiana which he guzrsa-
equal In all respecs 70 those Of foreign maker
offered this city Prices viii be found MODERATE
Citizens nvited 70 call
Mr. voM HOPE WAS AWARDED the GOLD MEDAL
AZ the State Fair held New Orleans in January.
1858 for the BEST PIANO made In he sogthern States
GUST. Won H0FE,
ST Magazine strect-
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-05-31

me AXIOM PIANO FORTE sarss y ne , sns
late Fair Of the American Iptnte h S M - ~
st rial ordered By Tho Institute With the fsn9s
@ -. 49, f,d[ be the best Piano known 70 them
AGENTS WAITED firstcsss snd responsiole Agens
wanted IN prclr anu 'o"A "Nee W -~'' -' ~S "
pointed thewr - -. ,,., ,.--,. ~.
T.rns,ttory and Wsreroons, Isl and l9 Bovery, near
r,,,y street Few York. MANNER co.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-03

FLOUR-XX red Sl3@13 80: Xxx white
$l4@l4 30; Xxx spring Sl1@1l 80. Goun-
try brands are quoted as follows: Xxx red
Sl1@12 80; Xxx white Sl3@14; Xxx spring
$40 25@ll; x spring SO 50@10. Rye Flour
So 5000 90. f'eE
WHEAT-Sale car No. at $3.50 from
store. SOD. --t.-9 .'.l-l- -
CORN-No.1 shelled offered at e7c on
spot.
OATs-Quiet and firm. Sale car No. l
at 72c from store. -E -af fii- a1au Wis
RYE-Quiet; No. state and western
81 65@l 20 from store. lr
BARLEY-Without movement and nom
inal. -H He Ifir1
PORK-Sales of No. 1 city packed
mess $25 90; No. 2 do $24 90; prime mess
$23 90; clear $27 90.
LARD-Sales 1000 lbs City rendered at
161a@l7e in tierces and firkins. za.sT 7'al
SMOKED MEATS--Sales l 900 lbs sugar
cured hams st 1Sc; plain cured hams 17c;
bacon at l41ae; dried beef zoe; shoulders
1219c. '7' .t
MESS BEEF-No. 1 city packed S17 90,
extra do $40 90. aa,. ~ .-.i1 son ar
BUTTER-Sales prime to choice West
est Reserve roll and tub at at 3S@40c. -
CHEESE-In light movement and stca-
dy 12@l6e for prime to choice dairy and
factory. .la =rrfr .a. ----7zE !. te u
EGGS-Quiet at 2O@s1c. .J % tssI,-s.
PETROLEIIM-Crude So 75@3,S5; Re-
fined in bohd firm at 22@23c tor standard
white; free 42@43c. nag fa nalsa.Ii 2
OlLS-Linseed, raw, $1,20@1, %; boiled,
S1.26@1.2S: Lard very firm; Extra w. S.
$3.50; Extra No. /, 81. %; No. 2 81, 10.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-03


FLOUR-In moderate demand; $40 IS
wHE2T-Dull; 50 4o@2 45 Tor MOI and
2 red winter. 81, 90 =, i711''.' 80
CORN-Closed quiet at sec for ear and
5000: for shelled. .si-rtrs- - II ,sra.caI
+ oATS-Scarce and firm at 72c for No. 1.
/ R4E--Scarce; 81 50 for choice. .,.g
BARLEY-Unchanged and firm; choice
! So s5. |-'>, - = - = i,c-'','e .eo :
I COTTON-Dull and nominal; 2sc for
miaGling. 49, III
TOBACCO-Firm; sales 143 hhds; SIS 25
to SO 10 for lugs, and $40 to $40 25 for leaf.
MESS PORK-Sales at $25 for city and
S4 50@4 Is for country, holders at the
close asking $25@25 so for country and city.
There is good demand for bulk sides, and
prices are tending upward: sales clear rib
and clear at l3114 @l411ac; shoulders held at
lO54c, but the demand is chiefly for sides.
BACON SIDES-Scarce, and clear rib
ard clear are in demand at 15@151sc, but
they are held &c higher. Not much smok-
ed meats in market just now.
BACON-Shoulders held at l13<c, but
not in demand; Hams unchanged and
quiet. -r;-a = fIf'1aF +.
LARD--Dull; could have been bought
at l5S4c at the close, but was generally held
at l6c. 7za - = a iae5..-s
BUTTER-Better supply and prices &c
lower; prime to choice 45@ 4Sc. :. .s7st..-/
EGtfS-null at 1Sc. 'z7.l - =
SEEDS-Clover dull and prices unset.
tied; it can be bought at S11 80, bnsIn the
jobbing way is sold at S11 75; Tnoihy dull
OILNLinseed dulLand dropping; de-
mand light; stock large; sold at 81 16.
Lard oil unchanged and quiet at 81 2s(@
IHAY-Dun at 13@14c on arrival.
= POTATOES-In demand at 81 0O@4 70
per barrel.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-03
Havana Advic..es...I

New YORK, April 2.-The Heraltl's spe-
cial from Havana says: Our advices from
Nassau are to Monday last. March 30th.
Serious riots are anticipated in conse-
quence of the action of the Legislature in
relation to. the Church disendowrnent.
Their bill was finally passed by aimajority
of five votes, bnt the Executive counsel
vetoed the measure. Thereupon the AS
sembly became indignant and sent re-
quest to the Governor, praying that he
would dissolve the Legislature and order a
new election. This he refused to do, as an
appeal to the people would be fatal to the
Government. 1t is probable that blood
will be shed. as the question has now be-
come one between creeds, castles and colors.
The Governor having identified himself
with the Church, the Liberals have drawn
up an address to the Home Secretary. re-
questing coercion to enforce the will ofthe
Legislature. Several members of both
Houses voted for the Church interest to
save their seats, as there is a dead lock in
the Government machine. The Executive
must dissolve the Legislature. The cleo
tioneering will be spirited, and the highest
officials assert determination and readi-
ness to shed their blood rather than allow
the Secretary to defeat the Church.
There are no men-of- war at Nassau now,
and smuggling from Florida is openly
winked at. M e III -.-r. :
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-03
New YORK markst.apr1I .

COTTON-Less, active yat about preyi-r
middling uplands.
FLOUR Closed very. dull satrc5@i0cg
lower. cr - - re.f -. s7s-ezF fTlf7>i n.
WHEAT-Nominally lower. and search.
ty OF freight room has materially checked
RYE-Qaiet and frmnesir i at It 81 sO@1 % for
western. ''7 "a '''a'
.oATS-Dun at s51sc for western in
store. e4 u rc ar s-..--.-...- ss-7ryd b~s ~
/ -CoRN-Heayy at. ST. 1901 % for new
western; afoat mixed 81 2l@l q, for old,
do delivered. -,
/ .PoRK-very quiet, at s25 55@25 65 for
new mess, cash and regular. = II llr q
-BEEF-Steady and in demand. ,..-i,,e.5a 4
CUT MEATS--Firm and in fair inquiry.
. BACON-Quiet and firm.
I LARD@---Dull at 161s@l6SSc for fair to
prime, steam and kettle rendered. soiQ
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-03
FROM ST. LOUIS,
The Indian reace commIssio,

ST.. LOUIS, April 2-An Omaha dispatch
of yesterday saws: Generals Sherman,
Sheridan, Terry, Harvey and Forsyth ar
rived with the Indian Peace Commission
this evening. They will commence ses-
sion to-morrow. General Sherman re-
ceived a atelegIam summoning him to Wash :
ington Immediately to testify before the
impeachment court. Commissioner Tay-
lor, President of the Commission, isexpeet-
ed TO form the Commission tomorrow.
n Accounts of Indian Troubles. :.
Cheyenne papers publish exaggerated
accounts of Indian troubles between that
place and Fort Laramie, claiming that the
Indians are on the war path, burning
ranches, destroying property, &C.. There
is report that Buffers ranch, near Fort
Laramie, was burned and the stock driven
away last week, but the military authori-
ties here have no confirmation of it,. ..
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-03
Chicago mnrket-Aprila

FLOUR : Tame;. closed dull for all
grades except choice spring extras.
WHEAT--Dull and lower; No. spring
81 04@2 05 and No. 2 spring 81 90@l 9G14 :.
CORN-Dull; closed weak at 7S16c.
OATS-Quiet and steady at 5714@573sc.
RYE-Inactive and nominal at 81 $50
l 61. .ta =ia .s..f sd T
BARLEY = Unsettled, irregular and
lower, with small sales at 50 % in store.
PROVISIONS-Firme
PORK-Quiet at 1924 25@24 so; general
ly held at upper prices at the close.. 7H
LARD-Nominal at 1534@16c. s.
BULK MEATS = Strong and active;
shoulders 1910, rough sides 121ac, short
lib 13c, and clear sides 14c. 5Si
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-03
AC,rd Fro,u Dr. u.oviu-,

EDITOR OF STATESMAN Il am informed
of report to the effect that have used
my influence in the Board Of Education to
have the school building, on the corner OF
Third and Long streets, given, on the COM
pletion of the new building, to be erected
on Spring street, for the use of the colored
schools.
This report, please say, is without 'vis-
ibe admixture" of truth. l have favored
no such project. The building is wholly
unfit for school pursoses, is in fact dis
grace to the Board of Education and to the
city, and should at once be torn down OF
sold to the highest bidder.
Respectfully.
STARTLING LOVING.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-03
: FROM EUROPE.
By ATLANTIC. A CABLE.
The e a byssinian Expedftion.

hc n sbtnfan pe0EttOu.
NEW YORK, April 2.-The Herald's spe-
elai from Ashanghia, Abyssinia, March
10Th, via London, April 1st, says: The adj
vance brigade of the British army, under
Napier, arrived at this point on the march
towards Magdalia to-day. The difficulties
OF the ary'undertaking increase
as we proceed. The country for the most
part is barren and inhospitable, and the
roads are very bad and difficult to travel
Natives are hostile to the British. ,iI ti-a
An Abyssinian chief, who is encamped
On the high table land near the troops, re-
fuses to give food to the army on any terius.
This chief dares General Napier 10 injure
him. He sent message to Napier saying
that King Theodorus offers him a meeting.
Another chief, who is friendly, tells Cen
eral Napier not to believe this assertion of
the hostile one. 4d i5n II t,Ho1 a-5..a4g-
No forage can be had for cattle. The
people say that the bad chiefs have
already ruined the country and that King
Fheodorus despoils the country far and
wide. The desolation is universal. Gen.
Napier's headquarters force Is within six
days march from the fortress of Magdala
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-03

~
GOVERNMENT STOCKS-A trifle of:
but closed steady! Henry. Clewes- & Coz
furnish the annexed 4:30a quotations !:
Coupons of 'S1,g Ill; do of 81 l091z@i
1925: do of '64 1072z9l071s; do of '65,
l072s@l0S: new do 1867 @lO65S: do of '67,
1oe2s@ i0sA; 1o-4O's leO1k g @ioO5ss;; 1905
'sfocKsEHigher and very strong. The
following are the $50 P. NJ. prices. Wells
kxnress 35@351a; American 6s@7O; Adams
1905; United States 7O14@lk;' 1Mer-.
Grants Union 34114@3i q; New Y ork Central
7Iz1a SSt2274 Ell @74 do preferred
preferred 12O; Reading .90@9ON; Ohio d
Mississippi 3O19 @3O24: Wabash 495S
Michigan Central 113@1l4; Mieni gan
Southern sS1I@Ss19; Il!in0is Central 1869
@l37; Toledo 1O31z@l032<; Fort Wayne
99zf (D9915. -...-... fs-fF7 q ei
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-03
PENDLETON! GREENBaCESI
NO NEGRO STATES!
DEMOCRATIC MEETINGS.

The City and Township Executive Com io
mittee announce the following meetings:n g.
FRIDAY Evening. April Sd, at,A. +. Schabe,s =
, : tirocery Store, Speakers-S. W. Andrews, Cal.
I 7 Mann and Tom. Z. Thurman. -" illh Slf''
SATURDAY Evening. April 4th. at North Engine
House. Speakers--GeO. u. Conyerse, E. L. De-
o. Ianv and Col. II. B. Wilson -" i91jnolfU no
SATURDAY Evening. April 4th. at South Ensine
House. Speakers--J. Reinhard, Otto Dresel and
J. St. John Garrison. Z Il 80 5iiiiT IIB zaasT'
SATURDAY Evening April 4th, at Peter Schart's
Grocery Store. Middleton. Speakers--CoI. James
Wat:ou.C u. Lowenstien.a Matt: Martin and +, +.
blnsnam' -4dl hgueEo, w .rMgEKER,E fn.
-.u Chsirman City Executive Committee -
J. ST, j, CLARkSOS, Scc'y, -
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-03
The Flag of the United NatIonaIities

New YORK, March 2.-In accordance
with the notice issued by King William OF
Nationalties washoisted on all the German
vessels in the port yesterday. Royal salntes
were fired at the Hamburg and Bremen
dock at the hauling down of the old flag
The day was observed by general cele6ra,
ton. Sumptuous dinners we're provided
on board the Borrussia, uaion mon, ana a. Gam
confederation, King William, Count Bis
marck and German commerce. .-, 4,.f-f
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-03

WHAT Is IT ?-HAvE WE THE KUKLUx IN
COLUMBUS ?-We don't like to believe in
things out of the order OF nature; we are
not partial to dealing in the marvellous, but
events do sometimes happen that impress
those having a knowledge of them with the
belief that 1.-THE longer a man lives, the
more he finds out" But few men will con-
fess to belief in ghosts, very few will en-
tertain tor moment the idea that the
spirits of the departed revisit this earth,
and there are but few with nerve enough to
boldly face what appears to be ghostly
visitor. In this city houses have been aban-
doned, dwellings leveled to the ground, by
| men who laughed at the mention of spirits
in the broad and garish light of day, but
who were as timid as girls over noises
heard at the "witching hour of night"
Ore of our worthy citizens informs us
that on Wednesday night while enjoying
the quiet of his fireside and the otinn,
cam dignitate of his usual evenings rest,
heavy rap upon his front door was heard
and answered by some member of his fam
lily, who opened the door but fled to the
room in which he was sitting, almost
breathless with alarm. Unable to compre-
hend such an unusual occurrence, he hast
ened to the door, and was confronted by
a most ghostly looking monster, not in ap-
parent disguise, but recalling his most vivid
childish recollections of a ghost. The OBJ
ject (we are at loss for any other name for
the he, she or it) was about seven feet high,
pale and ghastly in expression, and dress
ed in the cerements of the grave.
Our informant, startled by the appari-
ton as man would naturally be, under
the circumstances, addressed it with the in
auiry what it wanted and in deep,
gutteral tone it replied, I" Something to
eat" "Where did you come from ?' was
the next query put, in a bolder tone, for it
flashed upon him that ghosts, as usual
thing, are not reported as being healthy
hash wrestlers. From the grave ~ replied
the ghostlv visitor. "Then you must come
by daylight for food" responded our in
formant. and, with this the spirit glGed
off, st eemingly without touching the earth
and gently vanished out of sight up dark
alley. What was it? We suggested Kuk-
lux Klan. Our friend sticks to it that it
was an April fool arrangement rugged up
by a mad wag of his acquaintance. We
shake our head doubtingly, aud still be-
lieve it was visitation from the Kukes.