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Middletown transcript., 1870-10-22
TRUSTEES SALE.

... ,4ss sie -.
RY virtue of a Decree Of the. Circuit Court of
- Kent county, as Court of Equity, the UNI
dersigned as Trustee, will expose to public sale
to the highest bidder on '7g' ''#.7i- -
TUESDAY, 9 - 4. =,
The TwESry-FIFrH OF 0tFopEn, ls7O,s
at eleven o'clock, a. NJ. at the Hotel Porch of
Mr.. Samuel V. Farson 1.-THE Yoshel House) in
Chcstertown, part of tract or tracts of land ly-
ing in Kent county, called
"Cornwhitton" and Chester Grove"
CONTAINING ..t ~
81 Acres, 3 ROOds, s. ~ Perches,
of Land. more or less, i.
and which is particularly described in Deed
from Moses Lambson to jeremiah N. Moffet, in a
Mortgage Deed from the latter to the former, and
at present constituting a part Of the Farm on
which jeremiah N. Moffet resides. The land is
under fencing, and lies between other lands Of
Moses Lambson and the other portion of the farm
occupied by Mr.. J. n. Moffet. A part is in
WOOD. ~ .ss,-s- +. ,-7,7 5-, =, ; y.
The land ia supposed to be PRODUCTIVE. and val
liable. 1t lies near the land of r.. f. Moffet Mr.
Lambson and Others, withinsa few miles of Mill
lington, and within short distance of two rail-
roads.
Mr.. Moffett will show the premises to any one
who may call to examine it. e .'T -
The Terms of sale are cash. or such credit as
Mr. Lambson will allow. As MIR. l.. is desirous
that the land shall bring fair price, he will no
doubt modify the terms to suit purchaser.
GEORGE PICKERS, Trustee,
Middletown transcript., 1870-10-22

PARLOR STOVES.
BOQUET BASE, GAS, BURNING
BASE DIAL, VIOLET REVERE, UNION \ r.
TIGHT.
James Spear g. Co.'S
'REVOLVING LIGHT"
The proprictors claim fnr this stove that the
mica windows never become smoked perfect
cleanliness in p0king the fire entlre safety of
| the fire; requires very little attention; thoroulh
| ventilation of the room thus preserving tine
health of the occupants: entire freedom from
dust: II uniform and well regulated heat: a gas
consumer of the first quality great economy ir
iuel. THIS stove Is II continuous burner, when
the fire is once made the work is done for the
winter, as it eau lie kept burning for an indefinite
period the fuel only requiring 10 be replcnished
once in "a hours. Read the following recom~
| mendation
MR. T. II. RorHwELL--D Dear Sir Il take pleas
ure in recommending the new coal stove called
''the Revolving Light Having used one last
winter, can say think it the best and most eco
nomical stove for parlor or sitting room now in
use. J. r. HALL.
Stoves suitable for stores, offices, hotels, and
school houses.
Orders will be received and promptly filed for
any kind of Stove that may be ordered.
a,
ZINC,
COAL HODS, SELVES,
POKERS, slIovELS,
TEA KETTLEs, BAKE PANS, WAFFLE IRONS
SAD IRONS, BRASS ENAMELLED
PRESERVING KETTLES,
ENi.HELLED SAUCE PANS,
TEA BELLS, JAPANNED CHAMBER BUCKETS,
SPlTToONs, WATERS, LANTERNS,
FLOUR AND PEPPER BOXES,
SAND CUA4, MATCH SAFES (Cast Iron,)
AOLASSES CUPS,
PATENT CLOTHES FRAMES, &c. &c. &C.
Prompt attention to business, moderate prices,
competent wOrkmen, and a determination to-
please, may at all times be expected by those who
may favor him with their custom.
THE VAPOR COOKING STOVE.
No3ly06d, no. Coal, no Store Pipe. NO
-ishcs,r ~. Dirt, no Hood Bores, no
Ceat Sc.ttle, no KiHdiiag Wood,
But a Friction Match,
And the fire in full blast in half a minute, oven
hot in two minutes steak broiled In seven min
utes, bread baked in thirty minutes, the fire en-
tingnished in moment ....e.a
Please call and examine it in operation at
Thomas e. Rothwell's Stove Store,
MIDDLETowN, DEL
Sole owner of the stove for the State.
Feb. l@-y
Middletown transcript., 1870-10-22
GOAL! COAL!, COALii!


TOALi COAL!. COAL!i!
osas'astly op hph3 atpsitrsesYitO saisail: \ I
sTovBI s t1stS ~ i1'a Pa 9a>esSSs
NUT, .f ,ar 5.s Gas tt4
This Coal we warrant to be Of the Best Quality
and guarantee 1t to give satisfaction.
7' e CHAS. r. STRATTON
oct. 22-H s @.,. Il Odessa, Del.
ms-i DEAFNESS, BLINDNESS and Ca
TARRH treated with the utmost success, by j.
IsAAcs. M. D. and Professor Of Diseases Of the
Eve and Ear (his spsciaiity) in the Acdcal (oiegs
Of PHILADELPHIA Is years experience, formerly OF
Ieyden, Holland, No. sO5 Arch street. Phila,
Testimonials can be seen at bis ONCE. The med
lcal faculty are invited to accompany their pa
tients, a. he has no secrets in his practice. Ar
fi6ciai eyes inserted without pain. No charge
tor examination. apr l5-ly.
Middletown transcript., 1870-10-22
srnncrs % aoa. ). Z. nIees.

ouFhe following isansxtrae. Of the speech
of Hon: B; 7: Biggs, delivered. at the
meeting in this town on the 18th inst.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-05-25
THE ST. CHARLES HOTEL.

The st. Charles Hotel is now the only
really flrst-class hotel in the city. The
building is large and well ventilated
structure, erected near the junction Of the
rivers, where breezcs have an unobstructcd
sweep from river to river. During the
hot months of summer IL 10 one Of the
plcasantest hotels in the United States, and
possesses attractions that ought to arrest
the progress of all Southern families who
essay an escape from the heat Of July and
August, by II trip to Niagara, Saratoga or
Long Branch, and to command the patron
age Of everybody ese who seeks cool,
pleasant retreat, where he will be well fed
and well treated.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-05-25
OLD FOLKS CONCERT.
TO he REPEATED THIS EVENING

The large crowd who were in attendance
upon the Old Folks concert, in Schccls
hall, last night were so well pleased, that
they clamored for q repetition Of II this
evening. In compliance, therefore, with
what seems to be general wish, second
concert will be given ut the same place,
this evening. New songs will be sung, and
the most popular part of last nights pro-
grammc repeated.
As the entertainment itself IL richly
worth the price of admission, the fact that
the net proceeds will be applied to the
Rev. Mr.. Browns overdue salary, will
form an inducemcnt that should I'LL every
seat in the hall.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-05-25
GREAT FORTUNES.

Great fortunes are not easily acquired in
these days Of sharp competition and base
treachery, Even when they are acquired,
they too often find the possessor mere
wreck, having made drudge and slave of
himself by toiling necessarily for that
which he is permitted to hold for few
brief months before he is laid away in the
grave. We must confess that in this view
CT the case the "Great Henderson Co.,
Ky, Prize scheme has powerful attrac-
tions for even tho most staid. Here are
great fortunes, to be won without haggard
toll, and the whole secured by legal char
Ter, and in the hands Of men of most UNI
doubted integrity. We are ready to aid
any of our friends who may command US,
in securing tickets or information about
this matter. my2i
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-05-25
A HUGE JOKE.
GENTLEMEN IN BROADCLOTH AND
LAVENDER KIDS RAFTING
SAW LOGS.

As a practical jokist commend ia TO
Capt. H.. of Mound City.
One day last week.he invited a number
of his friends to take little pleasure trip
with him on the Idlewild.. There was a
party on board, music and dancing would
he the order ofthe hour, and they could
no, only enjoy themselves hugely, bu,
leave the boat at Metropolis, and return
home free of charge" When the Idle
wild landed at Moand City eight or ten of
the finest dressed men the city could pro-
ducc stepped aboard and were soon snugly
cnsccnccd in the cabin. Of course where
Capt ii. is, there Ia always fun. The
time passed most merrily, indeed, until
the lookout deserted Metropolis. The
boat landed, but, strangely enough, against
a raft Of saw logs; and what was more
strange and perplcxing still TO
oil except the Captain) there
was no communication with the shore.
There was, for moment, a disposition to
"blcss' Capt. Fowler for putting them oil
at such place; but this disposition was
checked by the discovery that the raft was
slowly moving down stream. The truth
then became manifest. The raft of saw.
logs belonged to Capt. H., and the pleas.
ure trip was ruse Of his to get crew Of
gentlemen in lavendar kids and black
broadcloth, to help him drop it down t.
Mound City
About noon next day, the raft arrived al
its destination, the crew with battered hats
soiled clothing; and feeling utterly ex
hausted. Since then, their only reference
TO the trip has been in answer to inquiries
and in very emphatic monosyllablcs, viz.
| you be dam r.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-05-25
CARD or THAMES.

The German School society acknowledge
their obligations to Mr.. Fisher and family
for their kindness and liberality at the
picnic Of the German School, held on the
lsth Of May, at the Flora Garden, in as
sisting us at the picnic, and in giving us
their beautiful place, free Of charge. Mr..
Fisher proved himself gentleman worthy
Of patronage. BY order of
Committee OF the German School Picnic
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-05-25
THE WESTERN MONTHLY.

Tho June number Of this sterling west
crn magazine is repiete with original mat
ter from the pens Of many of the frs,
writers of the day. Chapter vi Of that
captivating story Rolling Stonei" 1.-THE
Public as an Employer "The use and
Abuse Of words;' "The Coming Eng
land" Kansas "The Vito of Carl
baldi," etc, form portion of the contents,
and fully maintain::thc reputation of the
publication as among the best Of Amcri-
can periodicals. Address the Western
Monthly Co., Chicago.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-05-25
TOBACCO, CIGARS, ETC, CHEAPER THAN
EVER.

Mr.. II. Myers, Ohio Lcvec, has resolved
to close out his present large and well us
sorted stock Of tobacco, cigars, snuff, pipes
etc., at prices that will insure quick sales,
His building having been somewhat dam
aged by the recent fire, and the removal
Of his stock, he has concluded to overhaul
and re6t it, He is, therefore DESTROYS of
getting rid Of his stock, and TO do SO, will
give patrons extraordinary bargains lie
means what he says in this, and will con-
vince all who may call upon him of his
sincerity. To wholesale buyers he will
offer peculiar inducements, and to all he |
will give bargains they can secure nowhere
else IN the country. my2O6t
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-05-25
THE NURSERY.

The best monthly magazine for very
little girls and boys, Of which We have
any knowledge, is ZHe Nursery, published
by John l., Shorey, Washington street,
Boston. The June number is profusely
illustrated aid contains, among other arti-
Giles that will delight the young reader, the
following; "Dolly's Shoes !" How Bunny
Built Her Nest;" "Mind Your Steps !"
"The Goose March; !" "How Carlo Took
Care of the Baby" THE Bath :" where's
Tommy etc.
The Mccoy /, furnished at 81 so per
annum, or three copies for - 90.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-05-25
SYMPTOMS.

Slight pain in tho side, the skin and eve
assume thick yellow coat, digestion is
impaired an unpleasant sinking sensation
at the pit of the stomach is experienced,
the bowels are irregular, the mind fretfal,
the memory weakened, sometimes q slight
cough, coldness Of the hands and feet,
sometimes loss Of appetite and At others
unnatural craving for food, dizziness of
the head, depressed spirits, feeling Of IN
certainty, of having left something I'M
done but can't tell what 1t is. Take Sim
mons Liver Regulator, II will remove all
unpleasant feelings and make You we'll.
ml4dSwlw.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-05-25
POLICE BUSINESS.

Four drunks constituted the entire BUSH
ness before Squire Bross, this morning. A
fine was imposed in each case, and COM
initial to the calaboose followed.
Before Squire Shanncssy, yesterday,
Ann Martin, a colored "lady,' and Fanny
Hopkins, a white "woman,' were brought
up on charge of fighting. They were
fined IS each, and escaped the calaboose
through the interpolation of friends, who
entered themselves as sureties.
John Moran got drunk Fine ST. paid
Peter Funk smacked an impudent den !
rep, and was fncd s..
This, and no more.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-05-25
WALLED WITH PAPER.

Why are the hair coloring preparation
kept dark Simply because the light de-
composcs them and exposes their foul sedi-
ment. Hence the bottles are jackcted with
paste and paper. Phalon's Vitalia, or Sal
walton for the HAIR on the other hand, is
as clear and transparent in the sunshine as
In the shade. It revives the natural color
In ever time-blcached fiber, and does not
stain the skin. Sold by all druggists and
fancy goods dealers. my22dawlw
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-05-25

LOOK To YoUR Interest, and buy
your clothing from Waldcr, corner 9th
Street and Lovec. e
CONF AND SEE Mg.-If you want bar
gains in clothing and furnishing goods,
corner of Sixth street and Ohio Lcvcc !.
the hest place TO buy them.
tf l. Valdez.
BIZ sure TO read the advertisement
"Grcatc.t Work Of the Age in this
paper. may lsd3m
JusT received at Mrs. e. McGec's, n fine
assortment of MISSES and CnrLpREN's
SHOES, ofcvcry style and description.
apl5,f
LOOK AT WALDER's Stock opCLoruiSG
and furnishing goods TINS WEEK.. II is
replcie with ALL THE novelties of the
season, nj prices to suit the times. Corner
Sixth street and Ohio leyco. If
CALL ut Waldcrs and EXAMINE ms
stock of CLOTHING. lie cannot, and will
not, nv uNDERsoLD ny ANY OTHER HorsE
~ TuE SAME LINE. This STOCK j. ~
ENTIRELY SEw, and was BouGur nj the
LOWEST DECLINE ~ GOLD.
I. VALDEZ, Corner Of Sixth
If and Ohio Lcvcc
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-05-25
SINK or SWIM, SURVIVE on PERISH.

Bear in mind that the proposition to
subscribe 500, 900 to the Kentucky and
Tennessee Railroad, must be decided on
Monday next, and that every vote that can
be pollcd in its favor should bc polled.
There is purpose on the part Of rival in
tercsts, to form such railroad connections
Us will divert the tide of north and south
travel from this route; and unless the
Kentucky and Tennessee railroad is built,
to connect US moro closely with the net
work Of southern roads, that purpose will
ultimately succeed. A wealthy southern
interest is seeking lis north
ern and Northeastern con-
nectons through Paducah. Another
interest with which st. Louis is Joined,
j. striving 10 perfect such connection
through Columbus, and the only means,
known to US, by which such aims may be-
success sfully defeated, is by the cons,ruc-
ton of the Kentucky and Tennessee rail-
road. The subscription Of 100000 by
Cairo, may secure the construction of that
road, and who is 50 blind to the true inter-
ests of the city MS to oppose the subscrip-
tionsp Whether, ms II city, Cairo shall
"sink or swim, survive or perish" i'm
mcasurably depends upon the success Of
the railroad projects now in contemplation.
and the success Of these projects imneasura-
bly, depends upon the action of our voters
on Monday.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-05-25
NIX STILL LIVES.

1t affords us much pleasure to state that
Mr.. Bart eastman, whose death by light
ming, We reported yesterday, still lives ;
and that the chances are strongly in favor
Of his carly and complete recovery. We
were very positively informed that he
lived only few hours. II turns out, how
ever, tina, his injuries are no, even scri-
ous
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-05-25
LAMP kxPLOsIOx>

Win people avoid these danger. l..
using genuine article, which /. n.r,.o,I
safe and has the reputation of bein. -,
best in user 1t is the Aurora ON +,
gives brilliant light aud can be had a,
s5 Ohio Levee. Call and ge, the cboono1,
sght An iue. fS.Iis. !,
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-05-25
ORPHAN ASYLUM.

An important meeting of the Board Of
Trustees and Lady managers Of the Or
phan Asylum Of Southern Illinois, will he
held al the residence Of n. Linton, ESQ,
ON Second street, at eight o'clock to-mor-
row Thursday evening.
A full attendance il desired.
2ts H. II. CANDEE, Secretary.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-05-25
CARD OF THANKS,

The Cairo Turner Society a, their regu-
monthly meeting, passed resolution to
thank Mr.. Dupoyster, Of Fort Jefferson,
KY for his kindness in giving his bcauti-
full grove a. picnic ground to the above
society on the first of May last.
BY order Of tho Society.
JOSEPH MENDEL,
Committee.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-05-25

How many housewives are there who
have experienced the difficulty Of obtain
ing good vinegar. Read the advertise
ment of W. ii. Bishop in this paper,
my25daw3m
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-05-25
MINERAL. WATERS.
vIRsr o. TuE SEASON

Kissingen, Setter and Blue Lick
Waters, and all the other variety of
waters from the celebrated springs of Ger
many and America, on draft and for sale
by the glass gallon or barrel at the drug
store Of b. 7. Whitaker, No. l0s CONNER
cial avenue, Cairo Ills. apll2tf
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-05-25
ECONOMY.

BY using Mrs., Whiteomb's Syrup for
chiidren many doctors bill can be saved
ana much suffering averted. Read the ad-
Vertisement in another column. my2aIw
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-05-25
RIVER NEWS.

ARRIVALS.
Fila Hussss, Nashvs Pr,roiis, do
| Mary Ann, Louisville, Baker, do
Iis Gender S..S pomsfo'' Pis5ase,: St Louis
Qulckstep, Eyansyi Belle ~ Louis, do
Mary Alice, No; Belle Memphis Mem;
DEPARTURES.
Milbrey. Psdaeah; Dan Able, Columbus;
Petrolia. do Talisman, Nash
S, ssN Fulton, SseAss Sd'a ssG"' st louis
Mary Ann, N O; Tom Rees, do
Little Condor: Pomeroyi Mary Alice. dc
Belle 81 Louis, do Qaickstep, Esansy;
The weather continues cloudy and Is
much cooler. We may possibly have some
more rain to-day, but the indications are
not positive.
Tho river is nearly stationary but has
fallen little.
The decline in the Mississippi and Mis-
souri, continues steadily but slowly.
The Ohio Is stationary at Pittsburg, with
four feet water, but II rise is expected from
recent heavy rains. 1t Is falling slowly
at Louisville with four feet scant in the
chute.
The Cumberland is falling with three
feet water on Harpeth Shoals.
Business has only been moderate since
last report.
1t is somewhat astonishing to the people
Of the West, that all, or nearly all the Con-
gressmen they elect are won over in some
manner TO support appropriations for inn
proving eastern and northern harborf, riy-
ers and railroads, but they can never win
the eastern men TO support any appropra-
tions of any respectable amount, for the
improvement Of western rivers, although
II Is we'll known that the commerce of the
great vallies Of the Ohio, Cumberland and
Mississippi far exceeds that of all
Eastern harbors rivers and railroads com
bined, If We except the one harbor of New
York. Instead Of improving western
'ivsrs our own congressman vote large
TO railroads which build bridges
% MS TO impede navigation. This seems to
No done with purpose, AS II is well known
hat bridges can be built that would not
'fier the Slightest obstacle in navigation.
The Pike is the regular packet for Mem
his and Vicksburg to-day, and the City
{ Evansville for Evansville.
The Paducah packets leave daily At four
clock pm.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-05-25

Good wholesome Vinegar. Any one
can make it. See advertisement Of W. H.
Bishopin this paper. my25daw3m
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-05-25

FSEsn Eggs and Yellow Butter can al
ways be had. Read the advertisement
"Greatest Work of the Age" in this pa.
per mayl6d3m
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-05-25
DEATH OF e. n. BARBER.


"A meeting of the friends of the late e
ii. Barber, was held ut the st. Charles Ho-
tel May 23d, 1870. Mr.. F. II. Swift was
called to the chair, and Mr.. Jcwett Will
cox was appointed Secretary.
The following preamble and resolutions
were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, the inscrutable hand of Di-
vine Providence has been laid heavily upon
us, in removing by death, evermore from
our presence, four beloved friend, +. II.
Barber, Esq, be it
Resoired, That while we bow in submits
sion to His infinite will, yet in the death Of
T.. II. Barber we feel that we lose one en-
deared to us by many social ties, and whose
many virtues will ever be enshrined in
our hearts.
Resolved, That in the loss Of our friend .
blank is left in our midst, which II will DO
difficult ever to fiji. We shall ever miss
his genial smile, his cordial greeting, his
kindly words for all.
Resotred, That We hereby tender 10 his
bereaved wife and relatives that sincere
sympathy which We feel, even more deeply
than our words can cypress, and trust that
their Loss will bc hiEa ternal gain.
Resotced, That these resolutions be pub
lished in the papers Of the city, and copy
of the same forwarded to the bereaved
family Of our beloved friend.
Il A,toat. lew FIT wIYNOY Sac,y
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-05-25

LOOK To YoUE Interest, and buy
your clothing from Waldcr, corner 9Th
Street and Lovec. tf
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-05-25
ViCksburq Packets.

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-03-25
THE GAZETTE.
FRIDAY EVENINGIMARCH rs.
CHIQUITA.:
BY F. BRETT r

D T .
F. Brett Harte, author of Roaring Camp
and other remarkable sketches which appeared
in the Overland Monthly, Of San Francisco, is
attempting the classic hexamter verse, with
what success will be seen from the following
Beautiful! Sir, you may say so. Thar ISM
her match in the country.
Is thar, old gal? Chiquita, my darling, my
beauty!
Feel Of that neck, sir thar's velvet! Whoa !
S~teady-ah, will you vixen!
Whoa! | say. Jack, trot out; let the gentle
man look at her PAGES.
Morgan She amt nothiu' else, and I've got
papers to prove it.
Sired by CHR peWa Chief, and twelve hundred
dollars won't buy her.
Briggs Of Tuolumne owned her. Did you
know Briggs of Tuolumne?-
Busted himself in White Pine, and blew out
his brains down in Frisco.
Hadn't no uevey-hed Briggs. Thar, Jack,
that'll do-quit that %foolin'
Nothin' to what she kin d., when she's got
her work cut before her.
Hoses is bosses, you know. aod likewise, too,
jockeys is jockeys;
And faint every man as can ride as knows
what a boss has got in him.
Know the old ford on the Fork, that nearly
got Flanigan's leaders?
Nasty in daylight, you bet, and a mighty rough
ford in low water!
Well, it amt six weeks ago that me and the
Judge and his nevey
Struck for that ford in tho night, in the rain,
and the water all round US
Up to our tanks in the gulch, and Rattlcsnake
Greek jast a bilin,'
Not a plank left in the dam, and nary a bridge
on the river.
I had the gray, and the Judge had his roam,
and his nevey. Chiquita
And after US trundled the rocks jest loose from
the top of the canon.
Lickity, lickity, switch, we came to the ford,
and Chiquita
Buckled right down to her work, and before |
could yell to her rider,
Took water Jest at the ford, and there was the
Judge and me standing,
And twelve hundred dollars OF hore.hesh afoat
and q driftin' to thunder!
Would ye blieve it? that night that boss
that a. FLY Chiquita,
Walked herself into her stall. and stood there,
all quiet and dripping!
Clean as a beaver or rat, with nary a buckle!
of harness.
Just as she swan the Fork-that hoss, that ar
flly, Chiquita.
That's what I call boss! and--what did you
say?-O, the nevey?
Drownded, | reckon leastways, he never KEN
back to deny it.
Ye see the derned fool had no seat-ye could ut
have made him o rider
And then, ye know, boys will be boys, and
hosses-well, bosses is bosses!