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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-03-14
mexican Bandi,li .n ,rrsas

oBRowNsvILLE. Texas, Mar. ., 1877. 81
On Monday n party of armedinen, sup
posed to belong to eoreina's command,
crossed the Rio Gr;,ndo, at Santa Maria
Rancho, tl,irty-Gve miles from thisgcity,
and captured. Ill the residents. including
two customs inspectors, who were held
prisoners, while several head of stolen
cattle were crossed over to the Mexican
sido. After the banditti had taken eve
rythipg OF yalne thoy released the priS-
oners and returned to tho other side.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-03-14

l~ Judge Melton held court in Lex
ington week before'lsst, and disposed OF
the business with his usual profnptness
and efficiency, The Dsspatch tells us
that the Judge, in charging tkesgrand
jury, alluded to the abseiise OF crime as
gencrsl thing In the County, &C., Hpd
congratulated L,sxsngsg ippoH being b
rare exception II rl1'Hssa raAPscsy to the
eondition Of, tAsssv yelling I'm most
Counties Of the etses Sf ssis .s.tsHsu-A
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-03-14
Social Evils stare Us in the Face.

60cldi E'VAtS StdTC 90 IN ShO oSSs
The. seeds of terrible social imlnorali-
ties are taking root throughout the coun-
try, and even the high-toned South is
becoming infected with the dangerous
Disease. In Baltimore, sn old and dis
tipguished Methodist Clergyman, DIR.
Huston, has trodden !" the primrose path
of dalliance," and, in shame and sorrow,
has lald down his holy commission and
given up his Church-a most lamentabie
case, and one which attracts universe
attention.
And in Kingston, u. T., fev, days
ago, the body~of Miss Ida Van steen-
burg, rich hairess, and beautiful and
accomplished young girl of the highest
class, wss brought from New York,
whittier she had been on visit, and after
being lodged for few hours at the house
Of butcher, was buried-by unknown
men who accompanied it-without the
presence or knowledge of her friends.
An investigation has been ordered, and
it is thought lamentably dark affair
will be unfolded to the world. :
Confidence in common honor and hu-
man integrity weakens every day.
These things should not be in moral
Christian land. It is the business Of
the sound moralist and the Christian
citizen to make every day crusades
against tho social evils that blast the good
uame or ING JEnu. IT rs rne uuty of tfiat
great power the Press 10 preach and fight
against evils so damning in their results.
II the editors, and the preachers, and the
mora!ists MI take up the cudgels at once
in opposition, we think there Will sto,i
come amelioration and new life.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-03-14

51e- The Grand jury of Union County
in their late presentment 10 the Court
now in session, instructs their County
Commissioners not TO grant license to
any party to retail liquor In the County,
saying such. licensed shops are Of very
great annoyance and injury to the citizens.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-03-14
G. w. WISE. N. D.
Sherif's Sale.

1 Il s!s5asg' u! Tsastss'----, RI "a:
F. w., Pickens. :. ys.w 81 , sg
PY virtue of Writ of Fl Fa to me
O directed, in the above stated case. I
will'proceed TO; sell at Edgefield sG. III.
on the first Monday. In April next all
the right, title and interest Of the Defen-
dant in'tlie following Real Estate:,
: ]. I.THESAYANNAHR HRIYERTRACT,
containing 22OO Acres, more or less, ad-
Joining the Savannah River, lands -oi
Thomas Reese, Jonathan Taylor, Joseph
Grafton. Archy Morgan and. Estate Of
Anderson. 80
2.t.THE GROVE TRACT, containing
t3O0eAcres, more Or less, adjoining
lands Of Mrs. Bates, Estate D. R. Strother,
john III Hollingsworth, the Edgewood
Tract, and others" i' .-.-i ~
g.. TIE EDGEwoOD. TRACT, con- con
tanning 5000 Acres, more or less, adjoin
ing lartls of Estate Of Daniel Holland,
Mark Etheredge, John Huiet, W. F.
Durisoe, Mrs. Ann Griffin, w. d. Ra-
mey, q. W. Carwile,. T.. i. Smith, the
Grove Tract and others. - n
Ga5> Terms Cash. Titles and Stamps
... j. h McDEVITT; 8. E.c.
Mar. 8 Ate 12
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MAIN ARRAseED BETWEEN Gron.IA

MAIN ARRANGED BETWEEN GEont:IA
AxD SOUTH CARoLISA AND THE UNITED
Sr,ApEs.-The Now York San says.
Agreat main has been arranged between
tho weil-known Southern sporting men,
Maj.sT Il. Bacon and Mr.. J.s:Dohier.
The former represents Georgia sirlTSou'h
ehrolina and t|,elatter backs tho United
States. Each party is to show thirty one
c3cks, at weights ranging from four
pound., and ten ounces to five. pounds
and three ounces, and fight according 10
Turner'S rules, ~ construed by DIR Gee,
of Selma, Alabama. Each battle is to be
for 500 aside, and 5000 the main. Maj.
I. G. Bacon belongs to South Carolina,
and Mr.. j. Boiler is resident nf Geor-
gia. The main to be fought on thc
10th and lltl Of April, at New, Orleans.
~
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~ g. W. Sites, Esq, the Editor Of
The Peoples Press, published at Salem,
n. Can able and fluent writer-died
in that town on the Sd inst, in the asth
year of his aoa
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-03-14

cY Sam. J. Lee, negro memberEof the
Legislature from Hamburg, has been sd-
mitted to practice in tho Courts Of this
Sfata
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FREE TO BOOK aGENTS'

We viii send handsome Prospectus Of our INe,p
Iliust,uod; SdhQvs Bi5ld epnsHtnbe qydf 30 o IlGS
sSafsE fdSEa 8assvkds If Pi5M ssas isSs SiH 4
Pa, Atlanta 4ayuIeL Sossi IL, Is s. |Ts
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She was loving and beloved. and has
ztHf6f IlSE IN IF

e1itur n
never sec her face more
Farewell, dear friend! Rest peaceful
ly in thy quiet grave. M more shall
aught On earth disturb thy gentle slum
bers. We will not weep for thee, hut
rather rejoice that thou hast escaped the
ills OF lilc, 10 dwell Brewer in the bosom
Of thy Saviour
Farewell, dear tyicnd, along farewell;
Though re III earth nb more sha: mcct,
We hope VIII: thee III heaven 70 dwell,
Where happiness will be complete"
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Groceries on Time I:
ACID PHOSPHATE

Article prepared under the
composing with
~
haul it at time when their ag
onsa are
no "a ~ LeE1ZER, RODGERS Co., General Agents.
~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-03-14

~ Tho Washington Chronicle, Of the
7th, says: "Robert NJ. Wallace, Esq,
yesterday confirmed as United States
Marshal for South Carolina, is ready with
his bontismen, and will probably be com
inissioned tomorrow. He declares his
purpose 10 appoint none but trusty and
competent men for deputies, and to pur-
sue tho really guilty parties. in the Ku
Klux villainies with increased vigor. All
who keep the peace will pass unmolest-
ed. We wish him all success, and hope
TINT the loyal mon and all thoughtful men
Of tie State will cordially sustain him" !"
~ The stone cutters strike on tho
United 'Statos works still continues, as
superintendent Shell demands ten hours
labor per day, asper instructions from
Washington, and refuses to re-employ
strikers.
Eg' We learn, says late number OF
the Wilmington IN. CO. Journal, that a
gentlemanfrom Brunswick County, who,
some years ago, emigrated to the far
West, has lately returned here, to find
that his wife, believing him dead, had
married another man, by whom she has
had one child. The first husband, who,
by the way, was as poor as church
mouse when he left here, but is now
worth some 100000, was not willing to
play the Enoch Arden, and has, there
fore, succeeded in regaining the person
aud affection of his Legitimate wife.
@- The Darlington Southerne'' says
Mr.. Levi N. Gray, awell-known citizen
Of that County, died on Tuesday last, 9Th
instant, from a stroke Of apoplexy, after
eating hourly dinner.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-03-14

CANCERS. TUMUits a. ULCERS.
Aston shna cures by Drs. .Klimc undl Lindloy. at
the Pha'lepha Cancer Institute. 98i Arch St. phi :
adelphn, "a Al Branch Of'cesby Dr Dult6n.. .93s
WsF"urih SIX Cincinnati; o.: By Dn Greene Chi
o;te, n. {, BY Drs. llraly & RrnIpn, Cns Of Broad
and Alabama SIS. Au,mia, CD; by Dr. Bramull
~ y. Court ST. Mea'phis,; ;lSnn. :. -.
iVyqNDiEKEUL CANCER AMTIDOyLs.
No Fnii. No CaNstic 1lfcdfriats No Rood. Laar
Rnn. FL" particulars; -ctiH on or Mddilss either.
0f ktn 0Iore
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AUCTION SALE.
BY LG3FNDEN &pGRINBALL,
AUCTfONERs. '--'.' q
AUCTIONERs:

g'srsf ~ g ---.--z.JJ: ~. :. -
THE United, States o., of,America-Sonth
Il CatalinatD atDistrictIFourth Circuit
The United States vs. Jehn. Frazer &Co.
James Robl, and G. T., Lowndes, Trus.
tces.-Im Equity. ,Spine;ys., ,Same.@Spp:
Elemental Bill.-.-..s-.-,
Pursuant ,to.the. ordef Of the Circuit
Court ofsthss UnitedaStates made in the
above stated cases, the undersigned will
sell at Public Auction, in the City o.
Charleston, ut the cast end of Broad
-treet, ON the SECOND. MONDAY
Eighth Day Of APRIL next, commencing
All the REAL ESTATE set forth and
described in the Mortgage; OF 29th Feb.
ruary, made by Il. d. Wagner and w. L
Trenholm to tho undersigned as Trus
tees, on the following terms: One-thir6
cash ;<balance in one and two years, Sc
cured by bond, bearing interest, with
mortgage of property and assignment o.
policy Of insurance-purchasers to pay
fol. papers and revenue stamps: -
%
Among the above is the following prop.
erty situated in Edgefield County:
PLANTATION ON HORNS CREEK
CON; aiming 5263 acres. more or less, com
prising the Bonham Mill Tract contain.
ing 450 acres. and the Rock Quarry Trac
containing '76a acres, more on less s,-thest
two Tracts known as Mill View.
RICHARD. .ONVILLE, on both sides O
Red Bank Greek containing 1901 acres
more Or less. 'ss
JAMES ROBB, n
c. T. LoWNDES. trustees
Mar I3 It II
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-03-14

Having Office Company in Columbia
invite of the advantages them may
desire to effect insurance their lives safe Home Company
The Board Managers meeting passed unanimously the fol-
lowirg Resolution: ,..GsIa !a q q "
Resolved That in view of the fact that there unusually large
paid E Life -and which
whilst greatly nee Of
fully Agricultural and Mechanical enterprises ordered that
the purpose retaining midst hereafter
portion of e net cash from amounting
cent? of the be hyestedn such accord
with the regulations Of Company those which the
(Sgned) .ry.1f a:Ssi4 WM B. JOHNSON Prests
GEORGE 81 @ BEAR Sesry tssa
The Of the Company places rank
Annual Statement Company possess besides its large Gaar
anee $l7p for every $lgo Of its liability - IS 80
;, ~ sf.:9e - j. AHNEY & FASsEER stae 6etsd
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-03-14
THE AMERICANFARM
l,Pubushcd mt Baltimore, Md, by =.
SANIL.. SANDS 4& SON.

every Planter Farmer and Gardner who will
send his tldtess md aistamp ,ltisa live, practical
paper, needed by, every country fsnfly! Subscrn-
lion s16a yeari In club, ,at 81, with very llber
Pre9inlnel. a. iif1;; = ;Jd.j 4; i. E..,.:r....
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.Seuator Amin Saves U.s. From the
go it1>. Ku Klux Tax, = s,S.s; . =

t'se'l kA0 tAtuA
We publish below, one Of the many
unjust and far-fetched Acts of the. Legis-
latura by which money is be harried
out of the pockets of respectable white
people. The bill as originally proposed
contained the names of eleven Counties,
Edgefield being among them; but Sen
ator Arnim, seeing that the bill would
pass, movedto strike out all tho names
lof Counties and insertinstead "ths Coun-
ties in which was suspended the Writ of
Habeas Corpus by the General Govern
ment." Senator Arnim's motive was to
save Edgefeld County from n tax which
would have been SO UNANIMOUSLY unjust,
and no. one, discovering his. object, his
motion was carried. ;Fronlpresent pros
poets, by reason. of nefarious taxation,
many other widows and orphans-besid
those who have become so at the hands
OF the Ku Klux-will be upon the bounty
of the State. But in their case, VIC pre-
dict, the bowels of our model Legisla
ture will be in nowise moved:
A BILL for the Relief of the W1dogs
and Orphans Of Persons Killed By the
Kx Kz,x.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House
of Representatives Of the State of South.
G2saii Gssshf1ty, sfa os rn6 authority Of the
same:
SECTION 1. That In the Counties where
the Writ of Habeas Corpus wassupended
by the General Government, there shall
be levied and collected; at the same timo
and in the same manner that other taxes
are collected, special tax OF ono. half
O. mill on the dollar, OF the assessed
ydlue Of all the taxable property Of oacli
and every of said Counties, the proceeds
Of which tax, shall be paid into the
County Treasury in said Counties, re
spcctiIcly, and shall constitute pension
fund for the support of the INDECENT
widows and orphans OF those citizens who
have been murdered by tho ku kluN
Klans in said Counties: Propided, That
if i'm nny County said levy Of one-half
"a mill shall DO more than sufficient 9or
the support Of the widows and orphans
aforesaid in said County, then said excesS
shall be applied to the school fund, to be
disbursed according 10 law. 49, -.
Seq. That each of such de little or
INDECENT widows or orphans, on SatiSt,tc
tory proof furnished to the County
Treasurer of hts or her County, shall
receive an allowance or pension OF tire
amount as foIloSB, to witt For esch
widow; six dollars per month; for eacli or;
phan or f:,therlcss child, under the ago OF
fifteen years, four dollars per month,
PAYABLE on the first day Of each and every
month, by the County Treasurer, such
allowance to be continued during. THE
.widowhood of such widow, and ~ to the
orphan children, the allowance or PEN
sion shall cease on such child's attaining
the age of fifteen years -, g.
SEC. S.. This Act shall take effect from
the date OF its passage.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-10-25
HAVE BEEN TO SOUTH
AMERICA.
To all parts of the South and West,
Suffering pain beyond de-
scriptiOn.
ONLY FINDS RELIEF IN
VEGETINE.

BOSTON, feb. III. ISL.
Ill. X. STEVENS, ESQ;
Dear Sir,-Probably no case of Kidney Complaint
has ever come under your observation where this
painful disease had more stubbornly refused TO yield
TO the influence Of so many different remedies my
own. have suffered pain more than can describe
through back. hips andimbs, together with great
difficulty in passing the urine, which very often
and in small quantities. For twenty years have
been great sufferer with this complaint. / have
tried all of the remedies recommended which came
within my reach. have been to South America to
all parts of the South and West TO see if change of
climate would help me. have expended thousands
Of dollars to obtain relief still my only reply could
be. No better.
About year ago, / was advised by friends to try
Vegetine; they having taken it themselves and been
cured. Without much faith consented to try it,
and can truly say. that l received great benefit
from tho first bottle. began to rest better nights,
and was not obliged to urinate so often, with much
less pain. After three four bottles not obig
cd to get up but twice during the night: and
the pain in my back and limbs growing less from
day TO day. have taken in all some twelve or IF
teen bottles; and to-day able TO attend to
active business any man. Who can appreciate the
blessing of good health more than who has suf-
fered for twenty years as have The Vegetne has
done more for me than ever dared to hope or ex-
pect FIR ON any medicine and believe me- dear sir, |
am happy at all times to speak in its favor.
am. &c, very gratefully yours,
WYMAN ID. OSBORN.
4I6 Third STRAIT
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-10-25

HARMONY AT HoME.-1. We may be
quite sure that our will is likely to be
crossed during the day SO let us prepare
for it.
z. Every person in the house has an
evil nature, as well as ourselves, and
therefore we must not expect to much
z. Look upon each member of the
family as one for whom Christ died.
A. When inclined to give an angry
answer let us lift up the heart in pray
er.
B. If from pain, sickness or infirmity
we feel irritable, let us keep very strict
watch over ourselves.
q. Observe when others are suffering
and drop a word of kindness.
z. Watch for little opportunities Of
pleasing, and put little annoyances out
of the way.
8. Take cheerful view of everything
and encourage hope.
8. Speak kindly to dependents and
servants, and praise them when you can
10. In all little pleasures which may
occur put self last.
IL. Try for the soft answer that turn
eth away wrath.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-10-25

A party who propose to publish new
Housekeeper's Guide sends to the Bos-
ton Bulletin the following extracts from
the forthcoming work:
Plain sauce--an interview with Sar-
atoga hotel clerk.
To make a good jam-ask any horse
car conductor.
10 boil tongue-drink scalding cof-
fee.
10 make a good broil--leave letter
from one of your old sweethearts where
your wife can find it.
How to make an Indian loaf-give
him a gallon of whiskey.
How to make good puffs the
publisher fifty cents line for them.
A plain loaf-a visit to the prairies.
How to make pi-jostle printers
elbow.
10 "bone" a turkey--take it when
the ponlterer is not looking.
To corn beef-feed your cattle at a
brewery.
How to select foul-ask the umpire
of a baseball match.
A plain stew--a trip in an old fashion
ed street railway car on warm day.
How to dress beats--a horsewhip is a
good thing to dress beats with, especially
if they are dead beats.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-10-25
LOOK HERE III

1t is universally acknowledged that the meIs
manufactured by NJ. A. Davis are the oest beoa
public, for what they are recommended. They'
prise the following: DAVIS LUNG SYRUP
Coughs. Colds. Pains and soreness of the Ch@i
DIAN RHEUMATIC IMMINENT, for Rhs-
tism. Neuralgia. Spinal Affection, Sprains sndss
ly good for Horses. DAVIS VEGETABLE
ening the weak and debilitated system. DAl
SURE REMEDY for Dysentery, Summer Com1s
Chronic Diarrh@, Chills, Sore Throat, Cole a
Internal Pains. DAVIS HUM0R 0INTMEAE
all humors that appear upon the surface Asa
blains. Chapped Hands, Old Sores. Salt Rbegm
the best and quickest cure for Burns DAVIS
HEALING SALVE, for Cracked Hands, Corns
DAVIS CATARRH SNUFF. for Catarrh, Coi
medicines are prepared and sold wholesale %,
tail by NJ A. DAVIS. Bellows Falls
Also sold BY druggists and Merchants gsnsi
At Bellows Il ais by Cooper * Turner.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-10-25
AYERS
CHERRY PECTOR!
Fer Diseases of the Throat and
such Coughs. Colds, whoog
Cough. Bronchitis, Asst hi una AZ
Consumption.

Among the great discoveries of modern y
few are of more real value 10 mankind thas +
tectual remedy for all diseases OF the Thfl
Lungs. A vast trial of its virtues, througb5
and other countries. has shown that il doe,
and efeetually control them. The testimoaj
best citizens. of all Glasses establishes the kl
CHERRY PICTORIAL will and does relieve r.
the affecting disorders of the Throat and Lgsl
yond any other medicine. The most dangefos
tiens of the Pulmonary Organs yield TO Il, u
and cases of Consum ption, cured by this n
ationt are pa blicly known. so remarkable 4
to be believed. were they not proven beyond 4
AS remedy II is adequate on which the pat
rely for full protection. By curing CoughI
iorerunners OF more serious disease. il save I'd
oered HYes, and an amount Of suffering 81
computed II challenges trial. and eonyiB.s
most skepneal. Every family should ksg
manu- as a protection against the early and ID
eeiYed attack Of Pulmonary Affections Wa
easily met at hrst, but which become inezais
often fatal, If neglected. ender lung usA'
defence and L Is unwise e. be, without il
safeguard 70 children amid the distressing d.
which beset the Throat and Chest u chi.
CHERRY PICTORIAL is invaluable for by IL Z
use, muitltudes are rescued from premature 9
and saved to the love and affection centered On
Ii acts speedily and surely against ordinarg
securing sound and health restoring sless
one will suffer troublesome influenza and ,
Bronchitis, when they.knowihow easily ID
be cured.
Originally the product Of long, laborious, a.
eessiul chemical investigation. no cost Or
spared in making every bottle in the utmg
sible perfection. 1t may be confidently rel
on as possessing all the virtues il has ever
tied, and capable of producing cures al men
as the greatest il has ever effected.
PREPARED BY
DR.. j. G. AVER IL CO., Lowell,
Practical and A naIyticaI Chcmi.i
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS EVERYWH
a4-a3g-
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-10-25
H. A. GRAVES llNIMEN7

Y,HIS EMINENT. which is well known AL
L been received by many with much faglr n
section. is now manufactured by Mrs. MARlA
EARL daughter of the originator, with ybE
lett the recipe for manufacture. Ii Is md
rheumatism, Chilblains, Scalds, Burn ATs
Chapped Hands. Sore Lips, &C., and . ~
for sale at f. b, DKWEll
Bellows Falls. May 20. 1872. 4
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-10-25
FOR SALE.
BELLOWS FALLS GRIST MILL

SITUATED at the junction of the Rptland Var
- mont Valley, Cheshire Vermont Central and
Sqlliyan Railroads. With three run Of RIJRR
oIONES Elevator, good Bolt an in perfect re-
pair, water enough to run all the Stones at full
speed night and day. all the year round Storage
sSapaelty LOT 0oO 70 500 bushels of Grain. With a
making TINS Mill one of the most desirable of the
klnd IN the state. or in New England.
For terms and particulars inquire of
J. WILSON 4 CO
Bellows Falls, VT, May 2Oth. 1872. III n
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-10-25

Editing newspaper is very much
like raking fire-every one thinks he
can perform the operation better than
the man who holds the poker.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-10-25
5liscellamp.
From the South Bend dndJ Tribune.
A Dead Woman Turned TO Wax.


Ten years ago this month, Mrs. Anna
Reese, mother of Mrs. Mary Owens of
this city, died from overwork, and was
buried in the Lakeville cemetery. AT
the time Of her death she was in her tif-
ty-third year, medium sized, well kept
woman, and weighed as nearly as can be
remembered about $50 pounds. Some
time ago Mrs. Owens determined to re-
move her mothers remains to the ceme-
terry here and on Saturday last the grave
was opened by the city sexton. L. Peak,
and Mr.. Deal, of the firm of Myers &
Deal, and they found themselves unable
to handle the coffin on account of its
great weight. 1t was supposed that the
corpse had become petrifed, and on rails
ing the coffin from the grave, it was
opened, and although petrifaction had
not taken place, the corpse was as the
day it was placed in the coffin. After it
had been brought to this city more
careful examination was given it. 1t
was estimated to weigh about two hun
dred pounds. The whole body was pre-
served, even to such parts as the tongue,
which could be moved back and forth in
the mouth. The expression of the face
was retained, and the color of the face
was natural, except for its waxy appear
ance. The shroud when exposed to the
air, fell to the dust. This is the first in
stance known here of this kind of con-
version of the flesh of dead body into
what is technically called "adipocere"
the product of the decomposition Of flesh
which looks like spermaceti- although
there are many cases ON record where
the bodies of soldiers who were buried in
trenches, in low, wet grounds, at Shiloh,
have been reinterred. This change rare
ly occurs except where the interment has
been made in moist places, as was first
brought to public notice in 1871 at the
cemetery of the Innocents in Paris.