davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-01-15

* ENTLEMEN KNOWING THEMSELVES
to be indebted to me, and whose accounts
have been standing so days and longer, viii find
it TO their interest to call and settle. Failing to
do SO before January LIST 1862 their accounts
will be given to an officer for collection. Remem-
Der this is positively the last warning
S. MANDELBAUM.
decI1-4t
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-01-15

If you wants good Cigar, goto Tom Coleman's
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-01-15
KOcfsg.
a LIBERAL ARRANGENaEMT.
WE WILL FURNISH

One copy each of the sVindicator'' and Ameri-
can Agrculturist, gear for So IN ad ia,
One copy each Of s'Vindicator' and "The Little
Corporal,5 one qear for So, SO in aauance.g9-
One copy each Of the ''Vindicator" and 1.-THE
American Stock Journal one gear for ESQ in
adoarce
One copy Of each Of the above, one year, for
81. IN ad0aac8, or the sTindieator'' and any two
Of the above atfproportional rates.
An equally liberal arrangement viii be made
with our.old Subscribers.
gse laserisan .Aqrieu9ur;ss is one Of lho largest
and hest AerioiilttiraE Journals in Che country
and fuelyilastfstod, ald is published al 81 80
year
1l36 Lits5e C5yporaz is a superior monthly for
Girls and Boys, also for older people who have
young hearts, - finely gotten up and Hlled with
interesting matter and is published al 81 :ssyeai
The American Stock Journal is an excellent
monthly, devoted 10 Farming and Stock Breed
ingl and is published at 81 9 year. = ss5ss
Sample copies Of the above. can be seen at this
Office. iyf& - - "a sSsf 3 - -.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-01-15
Tor fine Scotch pale ale 90 to Tom oololnasl's.

= The staunton Social Club will give their Iuau-
.,oras on Ball. at the Odd Fellows Hall, on Fri
rlay nigut, January 22nd, 1869.
This Club is composed of young gentlemen, who
la We combined together forthe purpose of afford
ing to themselves, and occasionally to the public,
innocent amusement, guarded by rules which
make their en- select SO that those who
desire to pay their devotons at the shrine of
Terpsiehore, may attend with impunity.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-01-15

~ FOE pieasf 1t. game OF Billiards go to Tom
Coleman's.
BUILDING ASSOCIATIONS The Stanton Build
ing Association held an annual meeting, in Ma
sonic Hall, on last Thursday evening and elected
the following officers for the ensuing year: -
j B Evans President; Fl Ker, Secretary and
Treasurer; E. NJ. Cushing, Geo. F Flick, W, J.
Nelson, H Peck, A NJ Bruce, and j. H. Waters,
Directors; B Hose, Saral A Hushour and Thos
Bledsoe, Trustees.
The Mechanics Building Association held an
annual an meeting, on the same night, at the same
place, and elected the following officers, b.. as
r Hoge, President Jas Ker, Sec y and Treas
urer; W German, W A Burke W Bailey, W
G Eskridge, W Il H Lynn and DR. B NJ Atkinson,
Directors; 3 NJ Cushing, Jas A Piper and G E
Hoge, Trustees. m
For Guinness Extra Stout Porter go to Tom
Coleman. d
aPLEND-D CHRISTMAS PRESENT, FREE TO ALL
The qnterprisingy proprietora of tie AMERICAN
Stock JOURNAL have put up 300, ooQ. in package
of3 each with finely illustrated Show Bill,
Premium List, Sc, which they offer to send free,
aad posi- aaai& 10 all who apply for them, Every
Farmer and Stock Breeder should avail themselves
Of his generous offer Ito give awayover $50, 600
woEslhssso9fbgoks, as the three nulnbers contain
near loopages of hoice on ginal ticics, and
great nunlber-of valuable recipes for the cure Of
various diseases to which Horses, Cattle, Sheep,
Swine, Poultry, &c, are liable: Farmers will
find this n1oatthly very efficient aid in all the
depar tlnFGnts Of Fprming and Stock Breeding i
has Veterinary Department under the charge Of
one OF tie tbest Professors in the United States
who answers through the JOURNAL free Of chdrge
alhquestions relating to Sick, Injured or Diseased
Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Swine or Poultry. Thus
every 5ubscribershas q Horse and Cattle Doctors
tree. .3This JOURNAL is furnished at the low price
of 81 100 year, specimen copies free, address N.
p Boyer 8 Co., publishers Parkerssburg, tches-
tel COUNTY, Pennsylvania 7sltl, f4i.s. ,a.ql89
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-01-15
AN. .ELEGTIONfanestsns!

s.9ssf.l-AN, ELEGTIONfpnsE3sA8E
TO TAKE THE VOTE FOR OR AGAINST
THE SUBSCRIPTION ~ en-
TO VALLEY RAIL. ROAD FOR $500, 900
BY THE COUNTY, OF AUGUSTA. .
u :'eos ELECTION DAY,
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY . Cd 1868 u.
- BY ORDER OF COURT r.i.elt
10 The order a0iU be .fouadia another column.
Coleman's
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-01-15
ID ALrrNoRF 4 I'D HES fy4Fs u sefIIO
ID. s49 RI R. sEEIR0EGlT TRalGIIhs LINE. |.
4 I Z Elr


r. Il lz Z ( & s4E1 lfHNg.
fJae Powhatansl 5tearsbaatCo and ahe Glesa-
Ioalle,& Ohio R.,fR Go. have ae1fectcda new ar
raggt9enent by hieh .1reightbetWean -jsaltimote
and points on thisi Read will be transported ut
zolgar,ratss and in qaaeer time via Richmond than
bG'1apN other Route. The freight route u5a
I3sst0pod is the paa3 gcie aaQnage9 by the Ches
apeabe & Ohio R.iI}s Co. to Uipe m thqgggh rate or
through BIZ Of Lading to all points On this Road.
yaptaenex sEqa9Afgaaazt betSNeen Baltimore and
destingtion.l. All goods coming from. or going to
Baltlmore,bY,qaa el}er3 gouFe than yia Richmond
will be TRANSFERRED ct GoTdons05lIe while by this
Route there isno; delay or transfer at that point.
No charge for commissions, drayage &C., Ship
pers will find this Route the safest, quickest and
bytar the cheapsstto siA1 fAtS 1aEA{'Af n
Louisa G. II. Harrisonburg 4
G G05donsT y e Is sI1A 9E 5dgsS
Charlottesville. - 'a@-~-'4"'> . Lexington.
Waynesboro. ft.lh# Covington.
Fishersvillea ..sss Lewisburg. lag
Staunton. l;za4 ~ Virginia Springs
and all intermediate pointssas well as to all Sta
tons on the Orange AZ Alexandria R. R. South
of Charlottesville where weare prepared to carry
freight on as favorable terms as any other Route.
Direct your cnnsigners to- mark freight care
rs. Hunter Agt. Richmond" and if in Baltimore
to send to 90 Light St. wharf. - y = a4s 5.ia,.
All claims promptly adjusted on application
10 the undersigned. For rates and other infor-
nation apply to any Agent on the Line or at
the Chesapeake & Ohio R. R. Agency No. 90
Light St. wharf, Baltimore.
s. G. Grassy.
Agent Chesapeake & Ohio R. r. Company,
oct.16th '6S-.ssf ~ Ra1timnrn Nd
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-01-15


4SASH,.
- 4gs. Blinds,
II0ULDLNGS,
$3.50 ss BRACKETS,
manufactured TO order aud in fact, everything
appertaining to the completion Of q house.
II addition to this we would call your atten-
ton to our LUMBER YARD-Lun1ber furnished
in the rough or worked as may be desired.
FENCING PLANK IN ABUNDANCE. les
Orders promptly filed and shipments attended
TO-. Parties from the country will find a market
here for Lumber, Shingles, Sc, for which the
cash will be paid.
gsg~ TERMs-CAaH ON DELIVERY, 90 a
. decl1-tf
a {TTENTIoN4 EVERY BODY READl!s
~ tf:Bs Ia ,4i y i-'s
| wish to call your particular attention; to the
fact that have on hand, and am constantly re-
ceiYing large and we'll assorted lot of
NEW AND SECOND HAND -1s' ID
WAGON, CARRIAGE, AMBULANCE AND
BUGGY HARNESS.. ~, 80. p
SADDLES, BRIDES, HALG1Rs, WHIPS,
'i..a FELT SADDLE .-BLANA-ETs, : =.
UMBRELLAS, BRUSHES,
and, in fact every thing to be found in first
rate assorted stock in my line. have also lotof
ARMY WAGONS, s}5
WHICH CAN BE BOUGHT Low. -
employ frst-rate workmen and am prepared to
make to order everything in my line, at the short
est notice and on the best terms.
ALL SORTS or REPALRLNG DONE. I.
.<+1'FfF> .sS'2t . y ED. HALL, =. :
On the Wharf, doors from Peck Cushing's.
noy20-tf .&-. 20 iI.i
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-01-15

A shooting match, for the prize of a Silver Cob
let took place, at the augusta Fair Grounds on
Saturday last. Two pigeons were let loose at the
same time and it was stipulated that but one shot
was to be fired at each bird, and to be counted as
killed. they must fall within the distance Of ninety
yards from the trap ..e .a. s.a- 81 Is.
The contestants were Thos. E. Colemon, J. B..
Scherer, Jr Dr. B. B. Donaghe D. N. Foster, G.
&c. Gooch, and Ira Benedict. -,
4 he cup was awarded to Mr.. D. N. Foster and
,,,ss n, esented, on be half of Mr. Chas A. Gadke,
by Miss Bert Trenary, in a neat little speech.
Wemay also remark that the shooting was gen
eraly yer y 60 I'd, some shots being very fine and
we doubt wheths. they could have been excelled.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-01-15
-|a
Hotels.

ssssssg.s4,,si Hotels ss.qgsFsf}Fnsx
A MEXICAN HOTEL, fe 7..s,4s -.
N Immediately the Va. Central Ras1oad
STANTON, VIRGINIA.
iMoCHEsNEY q NADENBoUsC Proprietors.
Major P. H: 0oDWARD, Manager r.
4 WILLIAM ooLEY, superintendent. 50
The Proprietorsin resunling the management
of this well known md popular hotel, SO long
and favorably known to the travelling public,
promise in the future to retain the reputation the
American has borne, asa 3 s.sf.s,ss
First Glass H ote1.e p
Its locality, Immediately at the Railroad Depot,
renders convenient stopping. place for per-
sons on business or inseaseh ofhealth. l;fS! ies;
Bar and Barber Shop ni.the House. 4:4..s4i5
! Allthe Offices of the, Telegraph and Stage
lines runningato this town are adjoining this
/ "A first class Livery Stabe,- under OlToole 81
Donovan, ineonneoted with this house,, ,1sii.,ai
ansy gQaT .aai q ! McCHESNEY l. Co.,
n b. Uitizens ofthe County WILDE furnished
Dinner at SO Cents, and Horses fed by iMessrsiI
Donovan & O,Toole at 20 Cents. - ni3sati Wol
Oct.l .---tfSn. sslp.: tqH: 4oI haai - osik
~
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-01-15

Sample copies Of the above can be seen at this
Office 'fs g. - "a sS-f : - -
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-01-15
NRANGE,@ ALEXANDRIA, h -S,.
MANASSAS PATTRDdDc

Agent Chesapeake & Ohio R. r. Company,
oet.l6th '6S-.EF Baltimore. Md.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-01-15

For pleasf At game of Billiards go to Tom
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-01-15

For G@5ihness' Extra Stout Porter go to Tom
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-07-16
VOL. XIII.---NO. 80.

TEE BELDs. OF BoTTREAUx.-Forrabu
(Bottreaux) church, that stands on the cliff
above Boscastle, town situated in q little
seaside ravine, like small Balaclava, has
fine legend, which the Rev. Mr.. Hawker,
the Cornish poet, has immortalized. The
tower has no bells. From the silent tower
of Bottreaux, says Mr. Wilkie Collins, no
chimes have ever sounded for O marriage.
no knell has ever been heard for funeral.
The reason for the silence is, this. Centu-
ries ago the Forrabury people resolved to
have peal of bells which should rival
those at Tintagel, which rang merrily at
the marriage, and tolled mournfully at the
death of King Arthur. The bells were
cast, blessed with Cross and sigiL and
while still warm from the foundry, shipped
for Foryabury. The bark had q halcyon
journey with its blessed burden, and was
soon in sight of the slate rocks of Bot
DtreauS. As the vesper bell sounded from
Tintagelr the pious pilot crossed himself,
and knelt to thank God for the safe and
prosperous voyage. The hooking captain
sneered on his piety. aThank God ri said
he; 'forsooth thank'my hand ut the helm,
thank the good ship and stout canvas
thank me at sea, and thank the saints when
at home" The pilot reproved him, but
in vain. The vessel was already approach
ing the harbor, the people Of Forrabury
stood on the cliffs hailing the white sails
every moment looming larger. All at once
a supernatural wave rolled mountains high
towards the vessel; it sank before it with
out struggle. The impious captain and
the cursing crew all perished; the pious
pilot alone was saved. And now, when a
storm is brooding, and the sea grows trou-
bled with mighty anger, the bells of For
rabury are still heard deep below the waves,
tolling for the dead. From that day to
this the tower of Bottreaux has remained
silent-4U the Year Bound.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-07-16

THE Song OF THE FRe.-Now and then,
in wandering over the every day columns
OF newspaper, one comes upon fresh,
genuine pit of poetry like this, which we
clip from the Boston Post.
"Out-of-towners note the drowsy drool of
the frog in the marshes and streams now,
and, though some of them are really uucon-
scious OF. it, revel in the soothing monotony
ofsuch lowly music. It is nothing but a
frog. But, then, how yividly that low
keyed sound, vibrating like moist muir
muir on the still spring air at morning
and at evening, wakens as with a thrill the
Old associations. Whatever sound Is able
to do that has native magic In It's compass.
Room for the frog that swe1ls his bag-pipe
in the wet meadows, then. Let him divide
the air with the caroling robin, III the APP
pie,tree, each the extreme of that musical
scale within which are included all the
pleasant summer melodies. Spring throws
her green vest over her shoulders while the
young Hermit of the mud is thus piping his
dreamy strains. He heralds the change of
garments, pitching his note low and soft,
and, perhaps, on key that unlocks the
treasures OF vague melancholy. Nature
10 wise above US all in her choosings.-
Whsa she is making ready to break out in
her very gayest garniture of leaf and flower
she takes care not to anticipate the surprise
for the world of men, but lets the senses
slide unconsciously along to the very cdge,
with the help of just such narcotizing mel
odies as none but the bedabbled frog can
pour out, from morning to night, and
through the night till morning again, at
the edge of the water"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-07-16

this son was an infant six weeks Old
The widow, four years afterwards, married
Mr.. Thomas Mitchell of Selkirk, who was
many years a contractor and road surveyor
for the county, one of whose sons is Sheriff
OF Selkirkshire, another an eminent engi-
neer. William SCOTS paternal grand
mother left him, he then boy, e100 in the
hands of Sir Walter Scott, to be paid when
he was of age. Previous to that Sir Wal
ter was overwhelmed in pecmiary misfor-
tune, and the money was lost. But he had
been generous to the boy. William Scott
came to Canada in 1928. His mother died
at Selkirk, Scotland, on 4th of November,
1864. He was injured by an accident some
years ago, and is feeble in health
ION week days this nephew Of the Au-
thor OF Waverley saws and splits firewood
for the Home. This morning lac sits in his
usual seat with grey haired head, in the
circle of family worshippers. Some Of the
hundreds of thousands ofScottlsh men and
women who have had happy hours with
the works of Sir Walter Scott may add to
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-07-16
Remarkable .MasOnss Incident.

The first Masonic funeral that every oc-
Cured in California took place in the year
Of 1S49 and was performed over the BODY
of brother found drowned in the bay of
San Francisco. An account of the ceremo-
MES states that on the body of the deceased
was found silver mark of a Mason, upon
which was engraved the initials of his
name. A little further. investigation re-
vealed to the behofder the most singular
exhibition of Masonic emblems that was
ever drawn by the ingenuity of man upon
the human skin. There is nothing in
history or tradition equal to it. Beauti,
fully dotted on his left arm, in red and blue
ink, which time could not efface, appeared
all the emblems of the entire apprenticeship.
There was the Holy Bible, the square and
compass, the twenty-four inch gauge and
common gavel. There were also the Ma
sonic pavements representing the ground
floor of King Solomon's Temple, the in
dented tessel which surrounds it, and the
blazing star in the centre. On his right
arm, aud artistically executed in the same
indelible liquid, were the emblenas pertain
ing to the fellow craft degree, viz: the
square, the level and the plumb. There
were also rne five columns representing the
five orders of architecture Tuscan,
Doric, ionic, Corinthian, Composite.
In removing the garments from his body
the trowcl presented itself, with all the
other tools of operative masonry Over his
heart was the pot of incense. On the other
parts of his body were the bee hive, the
book of constitutions, guarded by the, Ty-
ler's sword the sword pointing to a naked
heart; the All-seeing eye, the anchor and
ark, the hour glass, the scythe, the forty
seventh problem of Euclid the sun, moon,
stars and comets; the three steps emble-
NAUTICAL of youth, manhood and age. Nd
mirably executed was the weeping virgin,
reclining on broken column, upon which
lay the book of constitutions. In her left
hand she held the pot of incense, the Ma
sonic emblem of pure heart, and in her
uplifted hand sprig of Acacia, the en-
blem of the Immortality of the soul. go.
Immediately beneath her stood winged
Time, with his scythe by his sidA which
cuts the brittle thread fife, and the hour
glass at his feet, which is ever, reminding
us that our lives are whitening away. The
withered and attenuated fingers of the De-
stroyer were placed amid the long and
gracefully flowing ringlets of the disconso-
late mourner. Thus were the, striking era.
blems of mortality and Immortality beau
tifully blended in one pictorial representa-
ton. 1t was spectacle; such as Masons
never saw before and in all probability,
such as the fraternity Will newer, witness
again. The brothers name was never
known.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-07-16

efficiency and the well being Of all within
it. VIM. Scott had his own ideas of relig-
ion. He was not an irreligious man, but his
mind was so irritated with the conditions
of his life that he would not allow the
young men who went to pray in the Home,
even during his sickness, to pray with him
OF as he perhaps morbidly fancied, pray at
him. So his friend Mr.. Somerville read to
him from the Bible and religious books,
and the last chapter read, which deeply
moved him, was that very remarkable one
for man in his position, the 55th of Isaiah,
commencing with the words "Ho every
one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters,
and he that hath no money come ye buy
and eat" And so he passed to his account.
The AHbotsford people, who, as it appears
from Miss, SCOTS letter, did not Know
where he was, have handsomely recognized
the services Of those who afforded him aid
and comfort.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-07-16
BENJAMIN F. MINNICK.
LAND AGENT,
BEL AIR, hartford COUNTY, MD

(tAN be seen at his residence Mt "TIIE HICKORY y
" ON the four first working days of each week, and
the two last days of the week at the Office Of the
Hon. Stevenson Archer, Bel Air.
Those desrons of either buying or selling farmsof any
size qualify, will fluid il 10 their advantage sec him.
before completing contracts of sale-as property has
soon been sold when entrusted to him. after having long
remained nnsold by other agencies. He has for
sale many farms of various sizes and prices which have
not heretofore been advertised in his circulars
There is daily stage from Bel Air TO the Hickory,
where will be fund excellent Hotel for the accono-
daton OF those wishing to the lands which a for
sale Tho edesrons Of purchasing land will be taken
free Of charge to examinethe same, and have sent
flee to their address the Circular for 1862 just publish
ed giving the size and price of farms of every DIES.
cpton and located i'll the healthiet fertile and
most improving portion of the State of Maryland some
OF which are Astounding in minerals of the vau,-
BILE kind as well as mill seats and water power.
Letters he addressed to Is. f. MlNNICK Hickory.
Hartford county, Md To r. W. Whaland, Attorney ut
Law, Bel Air, HaIforr cou ty, Md and will receive
prompt attention. mh20-1y
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-07-16

EsoP AND XANTHUs.-The heather
philosopher, expecting some friends to dine
with him, ordered his servant Esop to
provide the best things the market could
supply. Tongues only were provided, and
these the cook was ordered to serve up
with different sauces. Course after course
was suppliedj each consisting of tongue
did not order you," said Xanthus, in
violent passion, "to buy the best victuals
the market Afforded ~ "And have I not
obeyed your orders 2"' said Esop. as
there anything better than.,Al tongue9 Is
not the tongue the bond of society, the or.
gan Of truth and reason, and the instru-
ment of our praise and alteration of the
godsa Xanthus ordered him to go again
to the market on the morrow, and buy the
worst things he could find. Esop went,
and again he purchased tongues, which the
cook was ordered to serve as before
"What! tongues again ?" exclaimed Kan
thus Most certainly" rejoiued Esop,
"the tongue is surely the worst thing In
the world 1t is the instrument of all strife
and contention" geass
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-07-16

Jay A southern paper is opposed to the
education of women as surgeons. 1t says
that, suppose one were put under the in
fiuence Of chloroform by such doctor,
"what is to prevent the woman from kiss
ing you 2"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-07-16

W Michael Kelly, the famous singer and
and composer, was In business in the Hay
market as wine merchant, and wrote
over his door, michael Kelly, Composer of
Music, and Importer of Wine" Sheridan
suggested the following alteration =
"Michael Kelly, Importer of Music and
Composer of Wine; for" said the wit,
"none of his music is original and all his
wine is, since he makes 1t himself.''
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-07-16

s9 A k-headed squire, on being
worsted by Rev. Sydney Smith, in an ar
gument, took his revenge by exclaiming
If had son who was an idiot, would
make him a parson." Every likely" said
Sydney, "but see your father was of
different opinion"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-07-16

N- The following soliloquy was over
heard the other night.-A devotee of Bac-
chus thus addressed his hat, which had
fallen from his head, IF pick you up, l
fall; if | fall, you will not pick me up
then leave you" and he staggered proud
" away.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-07-16

CHINESE HAND-SHAKING.-The great
men who are forced to endure swollen
hands and weary arms, because, several
thousands of their admirers insist on shak-
ing hands with them, will be glad to in
troduce here the Chinese customs. A wri-
ter says
The Chinese mode for shaking hands is
peculiar and cannot help thinking char
acteristic Instead of grasping heartily
each man his brothers hand, after our An
glo-SaSon fashion, the Celestial shakes his
own. Whether it be that he is afraid to
trust it in anothers custody or whether he
regards it as thing too good for contact
with his neighbours palm, know not, but
if there is any hand shaking to do, in salu-
tation, he will do it himself -
Advancing with his fingers folded on his
palms, and his two hands joined together
and extended forward, he will shake them
at you and chinschin you as much as may
be necessary. But he will not touch your
hand, nor will he let you touch his own.
Once, indeed, as remember, I made one
OF party of officers who were calling on
the Project of Foo-chow; and, being a
little confused by the suddenness with
which my coolies tipped me forward from
my sedanchair and landed me In his Ex-
cellency's presence, and seeing him with
hands presented towards me, grasped his
hand cordially and shook it vigorously.
Chinese politeness is proverbial; and
the Project maintained his composure as
placidly as possible-but it was serious
trial to him, and he was manifestly graft.
fed to get possession of his hand again
when released it. All through the inter-
view he regarded me with sense of injury.
And do not doubt that, since then, he
has been more careful of his hand than
ever.