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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1873-02-07

Doctor. Being away in an opposite di-
rection, he had not heard a word ofthc ter
rors OF the night, and coming in sight Of
his home, seeing his lawn filled with arm
ed men, and hearing their cheers, he was
both alarmed and surprised, and rode up ut
full speed. He was greeted by his friends
at his approach, and told that all was we'll.
The situation was now fully explained to
the Doctor, who heard the recital with
tears Of joy. The band of sleeping bri-
gands were all Of immense size, and had
been capable of doing immense mischief,
but the hour ofrctribution had arrived. The
Regulators now held a council of war, to
which they invited our two heroines and
the Doctor, but the ladies declined taking
any part, telling the hardy boys that they
surrendered the enemy into their hands.
They now questioned the two released cap
tives and heard their tale Of woe 1t was
now resolved that they would put the cul.
prlts into the Doctors OK cart and tax Q them
away some distance and lose them. They
accordingly yoked up the Doctors oxen.
and after stripping the Indians of their
belts and ammunition, they threw their
bodies in the cart and started. Before they
LETT the Doctor exacted promise from
them to return and take breakfast with
him.
In about three hours they returned, and
simply said they had lost their load in the
woods. When they returned, an excellent
meal awaited them, to which they did
ample justice. The negro Jim, who bound
ed away at the first sign of danger, return
ed home in three days after, nearly famsh-
ed with hunger. He never after boosted of
his bravery, and ever after at the name of
Indian he would tremble like an aspen
leaf.
The Indians did not trouble this section
again, and this murderous raid remained Il
mystery. They appeared to be an isolated
gang who had undertaken to rob and
murder on their own hook. No one knew
to what tribe they belonged, but as their
arms were all of English make and nearly
new, it was surmised that they had made
their way from Canada through the wilder
ness to Kentucky The kind-hearted Doc
tor finding that the released captives were
orphans without home or relations. at
once adopted them and they became part
of his family. Betty became the wife of
one of the young Regulators in about three
months after the eventtul scene of that fear
full night. After a time, Doctor Hickman
moved with his family further West, where
we lose sight of him. During the late war
the site of Hickman's old homestead was
occupied by the Federals as an Hospital
Camp, which they called Camp Nelson,''
and it was from one of the officers who
was there two years, that / learned the
foregoing narrative. MARS.
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There is evidently some "out-comcn
in the boy in Prof. Hailman's school who
wrote the composition upon "the pin," a
subject chosen by his teacher. Knowing
the boys aversion to literary efforts, his
teacher exacted but two sentences. After
considerable effort, the little hero produced
the following "Pins are very useful. They
have saved the lives of q great many men,
women and children; in fact, whole tami-
lies" In reply to his astonished teachers
question as to the manner in which the
lives of so many people had been saved
through the instrumentality of pins, the
boy innocently remarked, "Why, by not
swallowing them"
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THE DUK.-The duk is foul There
amt no doubt of this-naturalists say so
and common sense teaches it,
They are bilt something like hen, and
are an up and down, tlat-footed job.
They don't kackle like the hen nor kro
like the rooster, nor holler like the peakok,
nor scream like the goose, nor turk like a
turkey but they quak like a roost doktcr,
and their bin resembles u veterinary sur
geon's.
They have woven fut, and kan float on
the water as natural as a soap bubble.
They are pretty much all feathers, and
when the feathers are all removed, and their
innards out, there IL just about as much
meat on them as ther IL on krooll necked
squash that has gone few seed.
Wild duks arc very good shooting, and
are very good to miss also, unless you I'M
derstand the dizziness.
You should aim about three foot ahead
of them, and let them fly up to the shot.
| have shot at them all day, and got no.
thing but tail feather now and then but
this satisfied me.-Billings.
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GROUND"
During the early settlement of Kentucky
a scene occurred in the Ozark and Bloody
Ground" that stamped the name of lady
and her servant girl, with the name ofhero-
ines. DR.. David Hickman removed from
eastern Virginia into the then new State of
Kentucky. He bought house and parcel
of ground from one of the first settlers,
which was situated on the Kentucky river,
at q place now called 'Hickmans Bridge"
about sixteen miles from Lexington. The
man, an able physician, and was highly
esteemed by all who knew him. He was
of romantic temperament, and his new
home answered his every wish. His little
farm was on II beautiful plateau formed by
bend in the river, which here winds its
tortuous course between high perpendic-
ular limestone rocks. Those grand lime
stone cliffs, the beautiful placid river, the
gigantic forest trees, the profusion of wild
flowers of every hue, and the rich album
dance of luxurious pastures; all combined
to make the place II modern Eden.
The Doctor, by his social and urbane
manners soon made himselfvery popular in
his new home, and he soon obtained an ex-
tensive and remunerative practice. His
family consisted of his wife, two children,
fine boys of six and eight years; an Irish
servant girl named Betty Malone, and an
athletic negro slave named Jim.
Mrs. Laura Hickman was lady of refine
ment and education. She belonged to one
of the first families of the Old Dominion.
She was kind, loving and aifectionate, and
was possessed Of a large share of true brave.
ry. Always calm and collected in time of
danger, yet she had the will and ability to
act in cases of emergency. Betty was q
handsome Irish girl of about twenty sum-
mers. She idolzed the Doctor and his
family, and would have exposed her own
life to save any member of her masters
household. She, like her mistress, had the
art of being calm in case of danger She
had complete control of her passions, but
woe to the man that attempted to injure
her or any of her friends. jim was q re-
markably large negro. He was as active
as the wild cat, and had the strength of two
or three common men. Jim was always
! Boosting to his master of his great bravery,
telling him dat dis chile could whip a
dozen Iniins any time. He was good
servant, and his boss valued him highly.
After the Doctor and his interesting FAM
lily had been living in their new home
about two years, and had enjoyed health
and happiness, during which time this
locality had not been troubled by Indians,
and the future looked bright and promising.
1t was in the month of June that one even
ing about sun set the Doctor received an
urgent message to attend IA patient about
twelve miles distant. Jim quickly had his
masters horse ready, and he started upon
his professional visit, little dreaming ofthe
wild scenes that were to occur at his happy
home before his return. When he started
he told Jim he might not be back before
morning, and for him to look well to the
safety of the family in his absence. jim
answered, "dat nobody darsent KUN where
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NOTICE,

TfXECUT0RS AND ADMINISTRATORS who have
Ia settled their accounts according law will at
as early day possible, with the vouchers report to
the Register for the settlement of said All de
lnquents will lie called to appear before the Court.
By order of the Orphans Court,
JOSEPH II. ELY,
Register of Wills for Hartford county.
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Mis- eIIan eOu s.
For the Ayis Dc Ente1ligencer.
THE TWO KENTUCKY HEROINES.

TALE OF THE OZARK AND BLOODY
GROUND"
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CHRISTMAS THOUGHTS.

Away with melancholy thought
Away with longings evil fraught-
Show that your souls We're early taught
With whsperings of love,
To be as happy as they may
Upon the bright, the holy day
Reserved for Him above.
Be throb of loving hearts the chime
That halls the gladstone Christmas time.
Your liresdes should brighter be-
Your actions manlier, holier, free
Tell by the simple Christmas tree
The happiness you share
With all mankind the rich, the poor;
Turn none ON that day from your door;
And let each toy, each gift in store
he offered as prayer;
And throb of loving hearts the chime
That halls the gladstone Christmas time.
To all your sMerry Christmas" tell,
Aud cause each little heart to swell
With joy that will forever dwell
With inspiration mild;
For youthful hearts are filter far
To catch the ray of Eastern star
That guides but to the manger bar
Where rests the SaviOur-child.
BE throb of loving hearts the chime
That halls the sladsome Christmas time.
Spread the white linen DER the hoard,
And draw by friendships silken cord
Your friends around the choicest board
OF tempting dainties there,
And let them and your children feel
That tits, your chosen annual meal,
Is one for which they all should kneel
And give Il thanking prayer
&c throb OF loving hearts the chime
That halls the gladstone Christmas time.
Where poverty does dwell the while,
There breaks through rags and scars a smile
Which naught of evil can beguie
Or needless drive away,
For lowly cot or lordly hall,
Mighty of means or those of small,
Bow not down to the pinchng call
OF sutferings this day;
But throh of loving hearts the chime
With which they hail the Christmas time
Let smiles in playful dmpeS seek
Ofsympathies and heart to speak,
Within the roses ofthe cheek,
The pleasures Of the day.
Letjoy all unbounded reign
Say naught to cause the slightest pain
Excite the childish, laughing vein
With healthy, romping play.
Re throb of loving hearts the chime
That halls the gladstone Christmas time,
Let Charity upon this day
OF love, witt, ver-winning way,
The hunger ofthe poor allay,
And clothe their shivering forms.
And let it be day, at least,
To them of good and joyous feast,
One day that they may feel released
From daily lifes sharp storms.
BE throb of loving hearts the chime
That halls the gladstone Christmas time
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WHY IT Is.-Almost sinless century is
said to have rolled over the happy city Of
Frankfort on-the Main. Out of the TO-
900 inhabitants, not one in all that time
has died by the hand of the murderer.
Whether it has been as free from other
crimes we are not informed, but probably
no city ever had a like record before. This
state of security is accounted for by some
by the strict and unreenting laws Of the
country, from which the criminal has no
escape, and which recognize no pardoning
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P @ g t j e al.

The following very beautiful lines, suggested by the
"Nativy of cur Lord,' take from the Baltimore
Saturday Night They said to be the production of
Mr.. Walter Il. Ahel Of the proprietor of the Balt
SUM- and of the editorial staff Of that journal
In both sentiment and rhythm they evidence poetcal
talent of high order and if expressed in the diom OF
Old Scotia might well he taken for the work of the
.Bard of AYR We trust our Young friend may contn-
to cultivate the muses., and win for himself that fame
which talent and genius, when well directed,
thin for tLnir Earl
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EXECUTORS NOTICE.

EXECUTORS NOTICE.
TNHIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the
i subscriber has obtained from the Reg
lister of Wills of Hartford county, Md, Letters
Tcstamentary on the personal estate of
CAROLINE JOHNSON,
late of Hartford county, decd. All Persons
having claims against said deceased are here
by notified to exhibit the same, with the le-
gal vouchers thereof, on or before the
4M Day Of Janua'y, 1874,
or they may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefit of said estate.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand and seal this 4th day
of January, 1878.
JOHN B. WYSONG,
ian10 Executor.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE
T1HIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the
J. subscriber has obtained from the Regis
ter of Wills of Hartford county, Md Letters
of Administration on the personal estate of
GEORGE w. TOLLINGER,
late of Hartford county, deceased. All per-
sons having claims against said deceased are
hereby notified to exhibit the same, with the
legal vouchers thereof on or before the
28h day Of December, 1878,
or they may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefit of said estate.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
auested to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand and seal this 28th
day of December 1872.
ASEL TOLLINGER,
ian3 Administrator.
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9aS Seutperets0efek.

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1l1terrt9tete GDlf tpar al1o 1tatt6aft.
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pas @eieb etnfa6 beitGttgt. 9amtt tpirb
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leBes gelDit unO iene perben nun peria1z
6en mil le1t, tbr 3tel bur0 Nnfniipf1ng
anoertpetter gartetperbinOungen 3u err
rei6en.
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petttt0n %5ul0ltmen, ipelde porouSiiOtli0
pen Sampf 9e8en Die Wta9t Der Gilu1e
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LTD reoerloen 8auern bes StQats pertrez
tenoe 8eriammlun9, 3u 3useitGn6niHen
IN Der Gemperen3frage genet9t iein pirb;
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1873-04-08

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Gsrtreter benz Staate baS 6eite6enoe
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iin6, eber cine getpilie Na9giebtgfeit gez
gen pernitnfttge SOrOerungen 3m erpar>
ten, ais bon bofbeintgen alten gartetz
ben9ften. Sn bteier !6tnii9t brau6t man
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nti6e Bartet entfano, 81 erinnern. Qlu9
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lt6en vNmertfaner" nn6 (pentgftens in
ben O1tli9en Stdaten) bic 1emperensler,
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3eugntB bafIr ab, baB tie fir Bic etnsige
Expeditions getpegun9, bte Stnn unb
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msbr bate. Ott Iogii6er @onieq1en3
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nt9t Bios pori9reiben, tpas mir gu trim
ten Daben, 1onDern ganS al10ere Otnge,
bic nl1erolt6 tpi6tiger itu6,"
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1873-04-08
Scr &amernzGpnnent.

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Der. Staten beittmmen tptr0. Sc tparen
10 bon BEN 102 Counties bes Staates
Illinois our6 29O Qlbgeor6nete pertreten.
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5taatsgeIeBgebung etnen ftarfen 0ruG
VI iiben, nm 1te Su fraftDoQem Nuftreten
legen ben fre9en llebermutb Der @tienz
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