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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-08

Lieutenant Governor johnson, Of Ar
kansas, tainted in bis seat during Saturdays
session of the State Senate at Little Rock,
on receiving q letter announcing the death
of a member of his family, producing great
excitement until his recovery, and an eX-
PLANTATION occurred.
A drover named Kelly was killed while
intoxicated, at Toledo, Ohio, Monday, by a
locomotive.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-08

Al 900 REWARD Is offered By the proprietor OF
Dr. Pierce's Alt. Ext. Of Golden Medical DlscoY-
ery for medicine that will equal 1t ip the cure OF
ALI those diseases for which 1t Is recommended
among which are severe, acute, or nnger'ns
coughs, consumption In It's early stages nron'
chitis liver complaint, or biliousne:s, consupa-
tion of the bowels, scrofulous diseases ana SKIN
disc sses, as eruptions, pimples, blotcnes' anu
boI,s II Is sold by druggists.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-08

HENRIoo COUNTY Court, TUEsDAY-Judge
E. c. Minor.-Dick Powell and Willie
skinker (colored youths) were convicted OF
petit larceny, and sent to Jail Tor sixty days.
Emily Lewis (colored, With small infant
in her arms, was convicted OF petit larceny
and sent to JUL for five days.
I. Preston Cooke and Henry L. Wick
ham qualified to practice law in this court.
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JOB PR1Nr1SG.-We call the attention OF mef'
chants. clerks of courts shsriffs, lawyers, rail-
road, steamship and canal officers and agents. anu
alI others having orders for printing, TO the faci
ties offered at the DISPATCH PRINTING EsIhn-
,IsuMEST for the prompt and faithful execution
Of All kinds of job Printing. We can furnish -
short notice Cards Bill-Heads, Letter-Heads'
Programmes, Ball Tickets, Blanks. ramPnle's'
Tavs Hand-BIlls, Catalogues, Bills Of Fare, eho"-
BiiIs Checks, Drafts, &C., &C., &C. Satisfaction
Guaranteed. #"#-'
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UNAVAILABLE LETTERS REMAINING IN THE
RICHMOND PosT-UFFIcE FEBRUARY J, 1871.
John w. Archer, VIM. Hoffman, Il: ".
DR.. j, n. Powell, Richmond Hattie Pater-
son, Ashland !; Mrs. M. 2. Duke, Tre-
villains Depot.
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l INTENSE Cold ON MT. WAsHINGToE.-Mt.
Washington, N. H., Feb.6-T p. M.-When
on Saturday the thermometer fell to 400
below zero, we thought it had reached its
lowest point, but it continued to fall until
3 A. NJ. on Sunday, when it was SO below
zero. During the night the gusts OF wind
must have travelled over one hundred miles
per hour.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-08

ARRAY ON THE CHARLES CITY Road
On Sunday morning an affray occurred at
Castello's Tavern, on the Charles City road
between Robert Goodman and Moses HoD.
son. The latter was SO badly injured that
physician had to be called in. The par.
ticulars OF the disturbance Of The peace are
not given.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-08

GRURBS & WILLIAMS will sell at u NJ. real
estate on the noith side Of Cary, between l4,h
and 18th streets.
LEE & GODDIN will sell at 3 P. M. valuable land
near The city of Richmond.
s. C. TARDY & co. Will sell, by order: Of the
United States District Court, at liz A. NJ, 90
barrels OF wbiskey. ..sr5 =
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AUCTION SALES THIS DAY.

On all public or priuate sales Of Reai Estate
made bettoeen the 1st of January and the Igt Of
July hepnrchasers pays the taaes for the pre-
sent year, but on all sales bet1een the fret
day of July and the last dayof December the
seller DuuS them. s.-...-.~ .... ...-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-08

With the "Uld Napoleon !" In the factory Sec
ing that everything is pure and good, and young
PIzzINI In the store keeping everything nice ana
prices down, No. sO7 Broad street, the headquar-
ters of the sweet will indeed possess Irresistible
attractions for the public, enjoyed by few other
q. b
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-08

NEWS FOR CoNFEDERATEs.-Londo Feb.
6.-The Standard says that General Beau
regard has notified large number of Con-
federate officers to be ready to come to
newed, and that many are now in London
awaiting orders.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-08

New MUsrc.-We are indebted to Mr.. G.
c. Nortlendoff, OF the Lynchburg Musical
Exchange, for some good new music, pub
lished in that city. Among others, We may
name "General Lees Quickstep," Gene.
raj Mahone's Quickstep," and several fiae
vocal pieces.
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CHANcERY Court OF RIcHaoND-Judgt
FTtzhugh.-The following cases were dis.
posed of yesterday:
Lewis, &C., vs.. Lewis, &c. Decree re.
ferring cause to q commissioner to report
whether the real estate in the bill men'
toned is susceptible of partition. Cosby
d Turner, pa.
Mayo VS.. Darlington, &c. Petition OF
Griswold g. Claiborne, and order directing
defendants, Ann +. Battaile, George L.
Drinker, and Joseph E. Drinker, to be
summoned to appear on Tuesday, llth OF
April, 1871, to show cause, if any they can,
against the prayer Of the petition. Girls
void & Claiborne for petitioners.
DIPS executriX VS.. Dill, &c. Decree
confirming sale of commissioner, and di-
recting sale of real estate to pay legacy to
Hannah K. Dill. Cannon d Courtney,
p. q.
Watts VS.. Richmond Publishing Com.
pany. Decree authorizing sheriff to pay
part of fund in hand to VIM. Smith, as
Signee, &C., or to his counsel. Meredith
and John Howard, counsel.
Wilson jar, &C., ys. Hutcheson, &c. De-
cree dismissing cause. Spilmann and Black
we'll for plaintiffs. Young for defendant.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-08

FROM all we C an learn, al.rge crowd will attend
the fancy dress carnival on skates at the Rtuk
February 18th, We advise you to practice II you
wish to participate in the skating that night. All
who wish to skate on that occasion must wear
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rFFICE EICHMrNu HAILwAY CoMrAHY,{
RICHMOND. Feb. d iSil.
'ENIE ANNUAL MEETING OF TIE
/ tkHuLDi.lS Of the KlCHMo%D
EAll.W&f COMPANY VIII he held IN Mon
DAY, ia" @oih o; FDru ~. ISL, al l. u'cloca NJ.
AT lic "Ncc oI t.c company, No. IL! 1ain street
irii representation Is q, sired, either III person
o. by proxy.
fe I-rd c. WhLDEOP, Scc'y.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-08

AN elegant picture Of Lee and Jackson mount.
ed in beautiful vase, is now offered for sale at
the DOLLAR STORE, sas Main street. 20: carry
and see them, or they will all be sold. The Lee
vases, Silver Plated Castors thve botles)' BREAK
fast and Dinner Knives, Table and Teaspoons
Wa, Dolls and Pictures, together with an eie
can't assortment of Jcwelry suita bic for ladiea
and gents wear. are well worthy or no&' coo
Main street, under Campbelrs pho'ograpn gar
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-08

The LATE ALEEgD MARsHAII.--Th8 re.
mains of Mr.. Alfred Marshall, OF this city,
who died of yellow fever in New OrfeatlS'
last September, are expected to arrive In
Richmond by the southern train this after.i
noon. MIR. Marshall has many reiatiyes
and fiiends here. Due notice will be given
of the time of his funeral. a fsIz S5A
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-08

REAL EsrAre sALE.-James d. Taylor,
Esq, real estate auctioneer, sold YESTERDAY
privately the house at the northwest corner
Of Grace and Foushee streets for the sum
Of sc. 6.250. aas-zta1 55ta77i
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-08

For splendid stock Of piece goods, good cut
ters ard good workmen, and moderate prices, go
to z. B. SPENCE = SONS merchant tailoring
establishment. 1900 Main street. @t
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-08

New YORK Ledger, Weekly, and Chimney,
Corner received from Elfyson & Taylor,
news dealers, next to Dispatch Office.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-08

POLICE COURT, TUEsDAY-Just,ce J. ].
White presiding.-James Hill (colored),
charged with unlawfully and violently as
saulting Robert Watson with q pair OF
heavy iron tongs. Sent on for trial.
John Finn charged with assaulting Mar
tin Wells, and with creating disturbance
in the First Market. Fined s..
William Suiter, Charles Deyne, and Will
liam Bennett, charged with being drunk
and disorderly, and abusing the police while
| in the discharge of their duty. Fined 81
each.
Mingo Cards (coloredD, charged with
| being yagrant, and having no visible
means of support. Committed to Jail.
| Bradford Robinson (colored(, charged
with stealing iron from the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad Company. Discharged.
Washington Thomas (colored), charged
with being the father of an illegitimate
child, and refusing to maintain the same.
Sent on for further investigation.
| John Chesterfield (colored), charged with
stealing coal from Talbut & Co., was re.
quired to give security for future good be-
havior.
William Kelly, charged with being drunk
and using obscene language on the street.
was fined 3.
P.O. Simons, charged with being a va
grant and having no visible means OF sup
port, was sent to Jail.
William Morton (colored), charged will
resisting the police in the discharge of thei
duty. Case dismissed.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-08

A FANCY DRESS CARNIVAL on skates VIII oe
given at the Skating Rink February l4tn- Ihis
win be grand affair-something entiretS ne" in
Richmond. We advise all who can TO go.
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Hittlmolld 1ispatth.
WEDNESDAY,. -. FEBRUARY s, 1911

THE CIRCULATION OF THE DlSrATCR
Is LARGER THAN TIE CONFINED CIR
ClLawloN OF AID TIE oTHER DAILY
NEW wSpAPERs OF THE CITY.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-08

ALL PERIODICALS at publishers pr ces AZ Ell
TYSON g TAYLoR's news depot next to Dispaecn
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-08

ANY quality or quantity Of Valentines may "
found at ELLYsoN & TAYLoR's. ""
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-08

THE TRUE KNIGHT.-Subscription ano aaVer :
tisements for this new Pythian journal WIZ pe re-
ceiyed by NJ ELLYSoN Il Co., Dtspdtch ouiioins'
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-08

HusTINGs CoURT--Judge Il. B. Guigon.--
Frederick Roche (whlte) was convicted of
horse-stealng, and the term of his impri-
sonment fixed at five years.
Erasmus Denny (colored), convicted Of
grand larceny, three years.
Arthur Lewis (colored), burglary, five
years.
Charles Allen (coloreO, grand larceny,
two wears.
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SKATING RINK open this after oon.

yALESTrNEs.-The most compete ana oess 90
sorted stock Of Valentines In tue clty may De
| Mt E1LYsoS & TAYLoR's.
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SKATING AT THE RINK this afternoon.

II you want burlesque Valentine, Messrs. Ell,
TYSON & TAYLOR have some, at which you VIII
l,u,h I'm ante of yourself.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-08

Valentines for the pretty, Valentines ior .he
urIy. for all ages classes, and CONDITIONS III is'
for sa,e by ELLYsoN & TAYLOR. Il ssa--
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-08

THIS AFTERNOON viii be good time 70 pras-
tlce for the carnival on skates 10 coine on Rs''
ruary 18th, ...r
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-08

Do YOU want to send your sweetneart va
entIne? You can find one just sui'eu ~ '0N'
mindn al ELLYsoN 4 TAYLoR's.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-08
SHIPPING.

All the latest novels at ELLYsoS TAfIoh'e,
lll6 Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-08

Valentines for the million a. ELLfso'
LoR,s lll8 Main street. ... .
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LOST, sTRAYRD, dc.

C1TDLEN from the First Market, on Tn
- NoSnAY last a GRAY HORSE, with 81
saddle and orde The horse was very gelsi,ssf ,.H Z
reward OF $40 Will be given for his ressin 20 n'
W, TYLER'S Office, In Rockers. ~ -
GOO REWARD.-strayed nom 4C
SZU INV farm on the 18th ult niass asd H HS:s,.s
HORSE COLT: win be tntee ssdd1s "a soS hts sefurn
TO ~ y stable In Sidney. W~A' W~A'grTsN4-~1r rTN-~1r
fc dM, WE, 6SAS ~
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.fEEEF'sxtsS.

A MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLM
N EKS NF IHE ClIURtu md UNION
hill BUILDING Fl Nd COMPANY VIII be
ted at the of,c, Of the Dollar savings Bank Oh
WtH%tSD AI EVE Ming, the 5 il-t,uf, 1T
" O'Clock t" consider the propr ety ol winding up
tie ""Epd'y.
:,S.-., J;O. NETT,FS Prest.
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LOK RENT OR LEASE. the follow &.

n lht Nc'N GcslratI" pFOptF.y = " lIsOn s E:I
l'ndrnr on Janes river, IN the county OF Cha, les
CIV 10 VIZ:
Tb" >1ORFHOUSE complete. end WHARF,
III %noi condition, al which the James river boat
a'"p. daily tor pas gers freight, and mail, and
"i which legal charges allowed the propI ictor,
"!lh!fte t 4vcl oa tho ste LID boat. he store has
tau" large Iun ut good custom Tor the last -four
ss7is' Ard L equal, II noS su; ctior In It's many
dHVsbtsfes 10 auy country stand I'm Virginia. The
t'1sl once c.tabltalcd here pa. > well.
it"'c - also within ihr,e hundred yards OF The
stHier io'a'cH upon an tmiueuce dire 'tly on the
t!ftr, ana commanding beautiful view, hEW
r 'AMEH DWFLLi>G, with chimney through
me ccntic, and four good rooms. Tie back yard
~ enclosed with plank, and all acre Of good land
S'a"G,T Possession gwen on the let OF March.
"p;!S To The undersigned, 1t Wilson's Landing.
- ~ JOHN {. WILSON, NJ. ID.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-08

ACTS OF AssEMBLY.-The following bills.
passed by the General Assembly, have be-
come laws, by the approval OF the Gov
ernor, since our last report:
For the relief of Clayton North, COM
missioner of the revenue for the city Of
Lynchburg, allowing him further time to
qualify. Approved January 3Oth.
TO amend and reGnact sections l, 4, 5, g.,
5. 10, II, II, IA, 10, %, and IS of chapter
1872 of the Code Of 1860, and to repeal Sec
tions and of said chapter as to Jurles
generally. Approved February 3D..
For the relief of &. B. Gardner, admins
traitor of w. II. Ragan, and Stephen Chill
dress and others, sureties of said RaSan,
from the payment of 1888 50 damages, here
tofore awarded against John K. Francis,
late sheriff of Montgomery county, and his
sureties. Approved February Sd.
TO authorize the supervisors OF Nelson
county to issue bonds TO pay for p lace OF
general reception for the poor of said
county. Approved February Sd.
10 authorize the city of Portsmouth TO
lease out the ends of certain streets. Ap-
proved February Sd.
TO amend and reenact an act entlt!ed
can act to prescribe the times Tor holding:
of the terms Of circuit courts of the state" +"
passed July 18th, 1870. Approved Feb
ruary Sd. ;.
In relation to the boundary lines between
the State of Virginia and the States of Mary
land, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Ap-
proved February 4th.
10 amend and reSnact an act to authorize
the city of Portsmouth to issue coupon
bonds. Passed January 21st 1867. Ap-
proved February 4th.
TO amend and reGnact section 6 Of an act
approved June nth, 1870, entitled q an act
to authorize the formation OF the Atlantic,
Mississippi and Ohio Railroad Company
Approved February 4th.
Modifying the charter of Washington Col
lege, and authorizing the name thereof to
be changed to Washington and Lee Uniyer'
sity. Approved February 4th.
In relation to the removal Of the peniten.
tiary. Approved February 9Th.
TO repeal section Of an act to provide
artificial legs for citizens of the Common.
wealth who lost their legs during the late
war. Approved February 9Th.
To incorporate the Amherst and Lynch
burg Bridge Company. In force February
Ttb,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-08

/ METEoRoLoGIcAL.-At Z A. M. yesterday
the thermometer stood at uo, at 4 2. NJ at
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-08
TINTED STATES MARSHAhS SALE
~ OF *r@s
WATTS. CAPS FURS, &C.

Theeu.ire WHOLESALE and RETAIL sTOCk.
of Weiaigrr Il Clark tosnkrupesh consisting 9t
tha most FasHIJNA ABLE and SEASONAbLE
stock OF HATS, CAPS, FUks, de., in this ehy'
VIII pe sold en- .gzl..,-,re
commencing TUESDAY, January Slstr his aho
coatia cling fifteen days. :, an.
portanity Of buying bargains seldom omsss ss nesn
aaiecteJ with care hy an experienced DEALER With
sneeiat reference to the wants OF this marker.
hS o10sA ~ 49, - DAVID q. PARKER,
:. s,,s, United States MaSshsf.
D0oK AND JOB PRINTING GNEATLI
KExEdifTED Ar THIS O7TIck
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scuooL-BooKs ut ELLYsoN & TAYLoR's, liiS
,;p afranf. ..
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EOR RENT, two-Story B X & X @s
L "f.Lil"d, situated on he norlhed / aS::I
corner Madison and Mar. hai streets, contAiLIC Z
NE o;Ds, and Tic usual Ou'-aouses, with gas and
"hEc- "u the premise. LYME & BKO..
- G-3. Real I.,aie 4 r.
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ErOk RENT, one Of those desirable o.
E ucw BRI' II TEE ENEhIS ~ Jones Ell
Aow on Grace, near corr or of jefferson streel,
containing seven ruomS, kitchen, &C., VITA all the
modern improvements.
LYME & BROTHER
fo B-3t Real Y state Ag'ls and Auct'rs.
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Oyercoats for sale very low By Z. B. SPENCE q
SON.
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EhR RENT, that very desirable G-s
4 thrct-"orS Is HCk DWELLING on the g::i
north I'D" "i hrar". aea: the corner Gf Madison,
ctutaHluG SIX fu""tS, kitchen, stable gas ana
vat" .; u nee repar.
I5 g LYME e RRDTIIgR
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Ebt RENT, that desirable nWELL- a.
iNL-H,1I9+, iath street, between VI
risc Snn Broad containing ten rooms. Ia Pc, =
,ec' Greer. Possession given imn eda,ely Apply
u WILSON WILLIAMS, s.
" S'lw Corner Of 10th and Grace streets.
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FOR SkEE AND RENT.

L'uR RENT. the desirable BRICK ES:s
Z DNt LING on east s!ds. Of 2Gth, hCtwpcn 81
l. "nG NJ -ir"' ts, oCcup.cdhv Ms r. Nj. Cook !.
Is nvs rD,rns. ", II q. water. and garGeu with
ir"t trees. 1t IS how In very nice order, and i'm :
M'itiai- u sscaziCu VIII be given. apply TO
I. ;, GGTBRS 4 WILLIAMS.
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FOR RENT, FRAME DWELLING O.
4 oil iour rooms, amt outbuild!HgS, situ- Ell
ai.d "u ta,t line 18th street, between \ and Ven
able streets. Apply l" ". Il. ktRINS.
!c St Real Estate Aga, l002 Main st.
Middletown transcript., 1871-11-11
cARoLIAE.s FIRE KING.

We have noticed fl some time past an
article going the rounds Of the pres. copicd
from the columns OF the " j. Hruki.
relative to the unaccouutabe frats per.
formed by Nathan Cocker, n coorcd nian
residing but short ditaurc from this
place. The statement IL u li,tc highly
colnrgd aud at the same time contains some
inaccuracies which it would be - well 10
correct, In The first place. faer is n1t
u blacksmith aud neyrr worked Ut thu
business. All thal part Of the article in
the H,ruid. in which foker gives hi own
statement u the reporter. il unreliable.
and. We lave no doubt untrue IN several
particulars When under the ullaeucr 81
iiqnnr he i very laquacinus und lnlks ex.
trayagantls Of his performances lie can,
however, eat rel ho, anthracite cnals sir
up red hot soals in furnace with his na-
ked hands lick l. red lnt bar Of iron until
1t Is cold receive moulten lead intn hi
mouth aud keep il there until i, cppls. ana
il has been said that he has walked on "A
red ho, bar Of iron barciuut This feat
We have never witnessed ourself. although
We have seen him apply n red he, bar oi
iron 10 his bare feet. aud kerp il there
until it had lost its redness. But W. have
noticed there are times when fire seemed
10 affect him aud We have scen him start
buck from its touch We remember a
few years aga. while he WIS mixing linn
for the plasterers who were At work finish.
ing building for Us in this town; h, ran
his hand into the lime while being slackpl
To take ont the core. but b. Withdrew i, in
twinkling The lme burned him aud
be fcl, its effects very sn,bly Another
time. n company Of mischievons young
men g9t eokrr rather baily lie nude a
wager with them Of twenty dollars that h.
could sit on n red hnt sinye fur fifteen
minutes The stove was heated up until
it was all aglow with redncss the fire
king tool; his sea, and actually. ii is said.
sat out ten minutes of the time. but onr
of the wags, poured little coal oil on ldr
stove. which drew him from his position in
double quick time and burned him sc.
verels. lie is remarkable negro. and
no one yet has ever been able to explain
his dealings with this element - Denton
Nd J Union.
Middletown transcript., 1871-11-11

Tho agonised mother hesitated for a
moment and then slowly returned, placing
the boy on tho knee Of the chief, and
kaccling at his feet. burst into food Of
tears. The gloom passed from the .ach.
ems brow. lie arose aud departed.
! shall not attempt TO describe the
agony Of the mother for the ensuing days.
She was agi.atcd by contepding hopes and
fears. In the night she awoke FROM sleep.
seeming to hear the screams Of her child
calling on its mother for help But the
timo wore away slowly--and the third day
came. How slowly did the hours pass.
The morning waned away noou arrived
yet the sachcm came not There was u
gloom over tho whole household. The
mother was pale and silent. Tho Judge
walked the door to aud fro. going every
few miputce TO the door. and looking
through tho opening ia the forest to the
sachcui's abode.
At lns, the rays Of the setting sun were
thrown upon the tops OF the trees around
the eagle feathers Of tho chief was seen
dancing about The bushes in the distance
He advanced rapidly y--and the little boy
was at hs side lie WAS gaily st,ired as
young chicf--hs feet being dressed in
moccasins. u fine beaver skin was on his
shoulders, aud eagle feathers were stuck
in bis hair. He was III excellent spirits.
aud 50 proud was he Of his honor, that he
seemed two inches taller thnn he was be-
fore. He was soon in his mothers arms.
and in that brief minute she seemed 10
pass from death TO life II was happy
moeiing loo happy for M to describe
= The white man has conquered, said The
sacheDi. !" hereafter let us he friends Ynu
have trusted an Indian hc will repay you
with confidence and friendship"
lie was as good as his word and Judge
W lived for many years nj peace with
the lndian tribes, and succeeded IN layiu.
the foundation of a houri,hing and pros,
porous community