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ILLINOIS RIVER AND CANAL NEWS.

Special Dt8pd{ch 10 1h6 thtcd1o IT7ohH&.
IAsALLE, Ill, April 28.-Tha steamer Last Chance
having repaired her boiler went down to the mouth Of
Mccormick slough, yesterday morning, and returned
Norway, and Caarae which ehe had dropped there On
Saturday in consequence OF the failure Of her boiler,
md The hree passed into the canal loaded With @ corn
Ottawa. The propeller Whale and her barge Friend
sifDs . ssEe nnt tho es for aen
the steamer Last Chance departed towing tho canal
bcr for st. Louia and the latter with lumber for
Beardstowu- Last evening the propeller Mohawk
n I'm ana do%n the y el Tha
the steamer ast Chance intends to spend tho season In
towing between Iasal1e and Havana Fifteen feet and
nine inches Of water On the inter su Of Lock 15 and
fallu9 at the 1sta Of three inches day.
CANAL COLLECTORS OFFICE, CHICAGO, April as
15 Sd sht Sh o:vs, sSo
Morris TOO bu corn Danube, Ottawa, 800 bu corn
Progress, Dnpage, 5000 bu corn, and several beat
cEzAn1D-wsre, Morris, ss,1o3 It lumber; Oracle
Gzisvold, Minooka light; LILY, Norris 90 4oe T lum-
ber $50 m lsth; Fort Sherman, st. Louis, 138 tona
pig iron, and soyerl stone barges.
ITEMS.
II wns runored On the docks 1ast evening that two
Of propc1lers had passed through the Straits and
were now in Milwaukee,.
has he honor Of Being the first sail vessel to leave this
port for Buffalo. Tho schr skyark the second !; she
rriea n 600 bu Of corn. Both sailed this afternoon
II IL understood that Capt. PrfndlvtEs will send
out his vessels tomorrow. Tho crews are on board
preparing to leave. seva1al other vo7sela and pro-
peliers also expected to so out.
-sauors' wages, 7sGs2oo per day.
"A private dispatch states that ManttoEoc stu
fcebound. Milwaukee clear but north OF there tbs
ics IL plenty It II posaible Milwaukee will again be
blocked up tha leo IL ssid to he drifting toward tho
Hest shore.
Tho schr Faahion came IN this morning with 3
cargo Of lumber from Muskegon. Hen Captain safac
that sho prevented from getting into Mustegon
by tho winds, and laid OF four or hve day.
Late .dYices from Escanaba state that the leo Is
beginning to move In th,t quarter.
"A letter from the Captain 1t rst Tes1eS to
az14Ye 1t Cley Gland dated April "Te had nr1t-
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JeAI0ugy anI MurueTs
81, LOUIS; April 28.-1nformation from Afadi-
son County, III, has been received that negro
Henry Nair, about three miles west Of Collins-
vile, and some ten miles from this city, went
home drunk on Saturday night, and with an ak
chonned OF the head and one arm Of Marin Bow
man. also colored, and thfew her body into a
rayine. The woman was living in Burkes fami-
", and jealousy is said to have prompted the
deed. 1t last accounts Burke had not been ar
veatad
, 1873-04-29
THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE.
THE TRIBUNE.
What al Exchange HS to Say Of
Our Advertising.
The Tribune as an Ad4.
vertising Medium.
"Fiifftty:Four Columns Of New
Advertisements
How It Strikes an Outside Journal:
"What Advertising Does and
What 1t Indicates"
How It Strikes an Outside Journal:
"What Advertising Does and
What 1t Indicates" :
From the ST. Joseph iMo.} Gazette.

From the ST. Joseph tMo} Gazette. :
Ths growth Of Chicago Is phenomenon which has
cited tho wondar Of the world No othox city any psz
OF aud derelopiug country compares Cica-
90 In the immense Activity ad euopze ct s citizens
Wc published two Sundays since that TEE TR1BuE Of
that wonderful town had -four eolsmas Of mscel
laneous and commercial advertisements In single day.
And this aot greatly in the exhibit OF other
days. This tn fine tspe believe, fifty csnta
ine This indeed something wonderful. In other
city in the world Of M population would such event b
possible. But 1t shows the spirit and Of the people.
and especially Of those who do business. It
contested point that tho busines Of Chicago
most euterpng and for the amount Of thelz capital tho
most successnl In e world. They do not deceiso tha.
se1ses. They not 9u1led They adopt use1ezs
falsa meaus. They ADVERTISE They sdyertsa than
any othsr In America They advertise because It
psys them. It of tho most effective Of the
they
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TO Lovers Of Choice Plants.
fine collection Of European plants will be disposed
Of auction this morning, at No. 385 Wabash avenue
Tho lot comprises choice canelas, aza1ias, magno-
las and the finest roses and would advise those
wishing flowers plants to call and inspect ut least.
Taylor l. Harrison are tho auctfoneers.
, 1873-04-29
The Next Thing to Linen,

The Next Thing to Linen.
The nearest approach to linen collar is furnished
in the Warwick and Elmwood Collars. They have
created revolution in the papercoar trade IS con-
eurners have found It much better to buy good collar
that always looks WELL than tho poor articles hereto
fore sold them.
, 1873-04-29
Foreign Markets.

LIVERPOOL, April 2s-11 .. m.-F1our, 27s Cd VIM
ter wheat Los I'd spring. 1lst9l2s I'd white liz 8d@
lis 1Od club, lis 10d912a ID. Corn, ais Sd. porE
67s 3D. Lard, 41s Sd.
.L1vERroo1, April 2s~2:so p. m.-Lard, lis 3D. Rest
LoNpoN April 2s-5 p. m.-Consols, osx: 6-oos of
'85, a21s 520s Of '67 o. 1o4os, s91 new Is, 20;
Erie, 60A. Tal1ow, rs.
PAn1B, April 28.-Rentes 65f.
L1yEnpoo1, April 28.-Cotton easier but not lower
middling upland, 9hd; Orleans, 9}sd. Sales l2,000
bales; speculation and export. 900.
Breadstufs quiet; red winter wheat ia I'd.
Flour, 27s Sd. Corn, 27s Cd.
Lard, 41s %. Cheese, Cos. cumberlands, sss I'd.
Short riha. 99a I'd.
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New York Dry Goods Market

NEW YORK, April 28.-The week opens with quiet
market for general goods, but domestic cottons
fairly active. Brown standard sheetings firm and
well sold up. Light brown cottons irregular, and
some makes lower. Great Fars N and browns arc
now 1Ko and 10<c, and Dwight !, 7, aud sew
orally 10c 11c and 1cc. Crest Falls beached shiEtings
are reduced 10. Corded cottons active and nrm.
Gazed cabrica and rolled tnconets brisk and we'll
sold up. Dress gooda arc quiet Hamilton Tycoon
reps are reduced to 234c by tho agents. Foreign
goods very dull.
, 1873-04-29
OHdeu House,

corner Of Warrington aud franklin streets, Chicago.
This new and elegantly furnished hotel will be opened
today 1t is centrally situated regards railroad
depota and Is within two blocks Of all the leading job
hing houses in tho city and IL in every respect first
class business mans hotel, Rates, $3.50 Per day.
Todd L Snow. proprietors.
, 1873-04-29

Stores and Offices.
Cheapest rent, and most cornmodius stores and
Offices. John Wentworth's new building, Ut IS LaLae
Atreat.
, 1873-04-29

Philadelphia Live Stock Market.
PHILADELPHIA April 28.-BEEyEs-1n demand and
market drmer. sa1es 1900; e1tra Pennsylvania and
Western steers, $soo@8so; fair to good, es.5o@76o:
common, $5.50@G00.
6HEEP-Fatr demand. Sales TO- 900, st 8H@8c.
Hoes-Unchanged. Sales 5000, at s7.6098.75.
, 1873-04-29
L AXE EREtEHTS.

Grain freights were inactive and unquotabie- Car
iers generally zakng 14@15c for corn to Buffalo,
while shippers quote the rate 10@11c In the altar
noon the schooner Emerald chartered for wheat to
Kingston, At 18o capacity, 2, 900 bu.
, 1873-04-29
IilM8ER EREfGHTS

Manistee, $500; Ludington, $2.7s; Muskegon,
s.. 80; Oconto, s400: Menominee, 3.25@3.5 Pcnt
water, S2.:5@3.00; White River, S2'b93.oo; Grand
Haven, $2.25(9o.50; 6augatuct1 $3.50.
Salt from SaaiuaW 1t 4QGa25c Der hfl.
, 1873-04-29
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.


NEW YonK, April 28-Wail street WIS fever!eh over
unfoupded reports other banks than the Atlantic,
causin1 uneasiness Money frightened from currency
to roId interest carly the day to 116 e with
IN sctiyo demand, closing at 164@1-2. Tho Atlantic
Bank has been expelled from ne Clearing e aonso 1
Sterling VITA strong at 10854@109 for 6o days, and
Gold va lower, but active t oRened At 1174,
aS7 coin. Closing at GOT. Clearngs, $36,ooo,o ,ooo
Treasury disbursements, s. 49,, COO.
Goye.nmcnts were 3@4 lower, sympatp1ztng with
gold. but closed steady.
State bonds were neglected. >,
Stocks were active, but weak al dsy and prices oe
cned throughout the List 1@2H por cent mare ~ ~
bsfoSe the eioss and The marEet LETT weak The
sngscy and ha fsars Of fatnef H. decne pank
Thsrn Tas ror that ten thousand shares Of various
stocks held by Taintor the defauting Cashier o Inc
Atlantic Bank, had been thrown on the markcs.
, 1873-04-29

NEW Yoak, April 2s.-BzzvEs- Yesterday and to-
dny 80 cars head, making 40 head for the
week. against ,243 Last week. The quality WIS better
than the average, and the market fair at decline
OF 4c, Tho yards cleared Of stock before 2 p.
Il. Comnonest to best Texans, 1o1&@l1xe; common
to strictly primo western nAtivo steers, u4@13Hc,
with few tops ut l4c, and fat bulls 1t 685.<c, live
weight.
Dressed beef in Warrington Market vas dull ut 90
uKc.
Sales include 10 cars Missouri steers, av 6A@7 cwt
1t atu.@1ohc; 9 cars do, AZ 6h@7H cwt, at 12912xc
Il cars do, ~ oN@74 cwt, at uA@13Ac: II cara
Te1sns, scant, aydN cwt, At n@llHc; 10 cars do,
tie ~ 5i ct, at i1Xc cars illinois steers, ~ *
cwt, at ike II cars do, AZ eK cw, at 11c II carr
do av 7A cwt at 12Ac II do, " cwt, at 124
@lsxc; ! CARS do, avex cwt at 12A@l23c; eszs do,
ay TX cWt, at 12s<c cars do Nv 81 cu At 13@14c,
and cars fat Iowa steers, ay cwt at 13@14c Most
Of the Aeshy steers ranging from to s, live
weight, sold at u4G12Ac per b.
saEEr-To-day, IS cars, Or 7,3oo, making 1860 for
the week. against 20 100 Last weak. Market dull and
weak At 6@64c for sheared sheep. and 1880 for IN
sheared Good ocks Of sheared Ohio aheep 90 to 100
lbs average, cannot be sold for more than 6x@64c-
Mutton slow of sale at 8A@3kc.
Hoos-Yestorday and to-day, 10, 500, making 1900
for the week, agninst 40 7so Last week The demand
continues strong, aud prices = shade higher. Live
hogs, 6,s@eKo city dressed, 7H@skc.
, 1873-04-29
FROM THE STRAITS,

MAcK1NAw, April 28.--Weather cloudy. Wind east,
light Thermometer 10. Boats where List report
ed sabout milo west Of 11cGulpin Point and max
ing very little impression on hard ice.
Az SABLE, April 18-Wind east. Clear and pleasant:
plenty Of ice - far as can be eeen. ..
PoRr Aus1IN, April 28.-Tind southeast, light.
Clear aud pleasant. Ice al moved out gtI miles from
Blore.
, 1873-04-29

Pr1TsBuRoH, April 28-Crude petroleum, s2 80 at
parkers Landing and excited refined car lots, Ito
free board 1t Pittsburgh Market very strong with
N upward tendency.
, 1873-04-29

June; sales clear exc spot. Racon steady and firm
aalee ahou1de.1, &c clear rib, 9Tc; clear bald 101c
Wu8Kx-8taady it Csc.
, 1873-04-29

SPRINGFIELD, H., April 28, 1879.
The Senate met at $3.50 q. NJ, and, lacking
quorum, an informal recess WAS declared.
At l0:4O a call to order WAS made, and only
Eventy-four Senators woro present-less than q
, 1873-04-29

The Genuine Geyser Spring Water
Is drawn by Buck Rayncr, ut both stores.
, 1873-04-29

SECOND READING OF BILLS.
House bill 10s, regulating means Of egress
from public buildings, was ordered to third
.xeading-
Senate bill 269, in relation to collection OF
.taxes and special assessments. Same order.
Senate bill 254, in regard to dispositions IN
civil cases. Same order.
Senate bill 20 concerning Jurisdiction Of Jus
j, Hces. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senate bill $50, to enable railroad companies
to borrow money and to give mortgages on prop
-perty and franchises. Ordered to third read
: ing.
Senate bill $50, revising the Law in relation to
change OF venue, WAS read second time.
ABsESTEE9.
Mr. TF90RET0N yrovad call nf the HOu6A.
, 1873-04-29

Serious EoolinE With q Pisto1-.Rur-
glar Observation-Disclosures Field for
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-05-12
Market Farm for Sale
ALLEGH my COUNTY, III.

THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IS
/ strictly in accordance with the facts, and
IL no overdrawn picture of what can De
done:
There are fifty acres (er more can be had)
oflich alluVial bottom lands, not liable to
overflow, in the form Of an oblong so uare,
level, and at this time in fine condition,
situated between thePotomac river ana the
Baltimore and ohio railroad, with depot
.or swi Gu connected with the property, anu
is about half way between Cumberland aud
the densely populated coal and iron region
OF Georges Creek Valley, where vegetables,
or, in OI her word. the products OF truck
farm, can be sold In any quantity and at
prices far exceeding the rates In Eastern
cities.
The health OF this place and vicinity Is
excellent and sgua and fever unknown Tor
the past twenty years
There are also about seventy.hve acres OF
strong Limestone upland situated on the
opposite side OF the Baltimore ana ONO
railroad from the bottom land
The quality of this land and It's proximity
TO certainly the most active and best mar.
kets in the world, would make one under
standing truck farming to realize u fortune
In y lew years. a,,,
up, and tins tar the market cannot be sup
piiei without sending OF for vegetable
| n ON other places. ~
!. my one d, string to make profitable
Investment In such property will visit this
rIace and find that all we claim Tor IL rs
well az what is represented about our mar
cts, sc, has not been correctly stated, bis
expenses will be paid We Therefore conn
IDENTIFY invite persons To come ana looE aLu
inve ligate the matter for themselves
There Is a lime kiln on or near the prop
crty, which the party buying can use
without rent, and thus make his lime al
simply the expense OF coal and burning
Address K. u. JOHNSON,
febs-,ui Cumberland, Md.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-05-12

LAND SALEsIN WEST VIRGINM.-The
Greeubrier Independent OF the 18th ult.,
SAWS: That valuable estate known as
".Terico," situated near the Greenbrier
White Sulphur Springs, and lying on
the waters of Howard Creek, contain
ing $40 acres, has been sold by James
A. Cowsrdin, Of the Richmond Dispatch
its late owner, to Mr.. George G. Peter
kin, late OF Scotland, for the sum Of
So 00O-equivalent to cash. Inc
Preston estate, "Tuscswilla, near this
place, has been sold to Mrs. Bloomer,
a wealthy widow lady OF Washington
CITY, who is now having it fitted up for
a country residence.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-05-12

We learn that David Bonifeld was
drowned in the river about two miles
above ST. George, Tucker county, one
day last week. 1t seems that Mr: Bon
field was riding In the river on horse,
hack. when the horse reared up and
fell backwards, aud Mr.. B. being uI-
able to get out was drowned. HIS oooy ,
had not been recovered up to several
DAYS after the accident. Mr.. Boniheia
was quite q prominent man IN tna'
county, aud is pretty generally known
over the State as IN extensive cattle
dealer. He vas about forty years OF
agx-Gratton Sentinel.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-05-12
The Nan OF Enterprise

Creates /; the weak imitator tries to copy
him. Does any sensible man suppose
that the legions of "Bachus," so-called,
that infest the drug stores, possess the
real merit Of Dr.. Helmbolds Genuine
E1tractf Any sufferer from Kidney
Complaint, Dropsy, Diabetes, or other
urinary diseases, in male or female, will
detect the difference al once by the
result Helmbold's cures; the others
fail. The genuine bears DR.. Helmbold e
signature. John F. Henry, New York,
Sole Agent.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-05-12

The President has told the reporter
of an Omaha newspaper why he did
not make his proposed Southern trip
Here is the reason: | expected to 60,
and was making arrangements for a
trip, but they noised i. abroad and made
40 much preparation that thought It
would be too much like swinging round
the circle. Joined procession Of
that kind once"
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-05-12
TuE NEW ELASTIC TRUSS.

AN IMPORTANT INVENTION. IT RE
htaius the rupture at all timej,and under
the hardest exercises or seXrest strain. II
ia worn with comfort, aud II kept on night
and DAY, effects a pei manent :ure In lew
weeks. sold cheap and sent ty Mail Wheh
requested Circular zee wien ordered by
IeIier sen! - tie Elastic truss Co., No. 655
troadw y, y. I.,iiy. Nobody uses Metal
spring ITu,scs, tvo painful, they s'io on TOO
~, nn.i,;ly msN3c
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-05-12
wAHTED.
NkNTED.

VIE WISH r. ENGAGE The SER.
w vices of az least one reliaeie, inteiii,
yent ,.nIIplnnn III every city, town and
COUNT in tus SOIth. Business aSieeaole
aud str.ciiy legitimate. yielding from sl5VO
10 : ly psi auuulr. For particulars address
IURNHUIL BROTHERS.,
isSj.e n pub'rs Baltimore Md.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-05-12

ARfNiS rywhere to sell our new and
WAS4E5 novel tmOi Oidefing Machine.
send for lilu>trit5 circular 10 tue Mckee
MANI Occurring company, SJ9 Broadway,
New lOl6. mays
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-05-12
sDS.CnN FILTRATION SIGNALS

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many advantages over all. Satisfaction
yura1teed. o. refunded. Sent complete,
with ful. directions. Becky It'll Sewing Ma
chine Company, So BToadwa', N \.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-05-12
3" q q Il .

NOR ALI WHO ARE WILLING nv
WORK. Any person old or Young, oil
either sec, can make from 80 10 so per
week, at home or in connection with other
business Wanted bv all. suitable 10 either
city or country, aud any season vi the year.
THIS Is rare opportunity tor those VINO are
out OF work, and ont OF money. TO make
an indepeudcnt living. NO capital icing
required. our pamphlet CHOW To MAKE
A LlVING," giving iui! Instructions, sent
ON receipt o. 10 cents Adde'S, A. SUTTON
& CO, Mnrl isania, WeStchejter 90 n. I.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-05-12
FOR SALE.

nNE71 OCTAVE PIANO, COST $50,
Twill be sold very low.
aps.h Enquire at this office.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-05-12
FOR r EMIT.
For Rent.

X Lists new Block, lately occupied
nv me Possession given Immediately.
offer very cheap several nearly new car
pets on the tlJOr. ,,pyS
marl3-h bs.O H. rAhh''
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-05-12
The Surrender of General Lee

At Appomattox G. II Va, April ., Is.
magnificent lixlS inch Engraving OF
the surrender or Gen. Lee, showing the
armies, &C. IL is truly gem of art, one
which should hang in the parlor OF every
southern home. Sentby mail mounted on
roller and postpaid on recei pt OF 70 censt'
or 8 for 81 cents. AGENTS WANTED. Adj
dress J.C. C w. NJ. BUkROW,
Bristol, Tenn.
Catalogue OF Pictures, Books, &c, sent Tree.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-05-12
FOR SALE.
Valuable Coal Property For
Sale.

>1orrCE .Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ the undersigned wishes to sell Tin
whole or in party that portion OF coal now 9Sg
scres located along the Ohio river about
nne-fhird of mile north of the city limits,
together with one acre OF surface at the en-.
trance on the side nearest the river, ana
three acres of surface around the other en-.
franco, back of Fulton. The vein OF coal
Iii vary from 5 feet 6 inches to feet In
denth. and could be conveniently shipped
nv means of the county road, or by the r.
~. k.iR X, as the entrance on the rlYer
side is not zoo feet from either.
The ABOVE will be sold on reasonable
eTty. S,.pou,1r
marl-h "ALtSh ManShALh'
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-05-12
THE DAILY GRAPHIC.

ND SiE OrHER POPULAR DAILY,
AWuckir aNi mOuthiS. periodicals thr-
uiSned at publishers prices ny
4. Il. DUMMY,
30; -. Ter, Stat,"uat AMI News Dealer
nar!s MARKET ~. Wheeling, ". Va
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-05-12
EVERY CORNET SAND

TN THE COUNTRY WILL RECEIVE A
lsplendid piece Of BAND MUSIC free, by
sending a Two cent stamp to EDWA "D A.
SAMUELS, PuOlishet. Boston, Mass.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-05-12

LOW IT'S DONE, OR THE SECRET
II Out.-MOustache ami Whiskers In IL
days This GREAT SECRET and lou others.
Gamblers tricks, Cariiology, Nentri!o'
quism. all In the Original 'BUOk OF WON
UERS." Mailed for 70 cents. Address
CUTLER Carthage, Ill.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-05-12

ALI.hOI.DIEKS WHO WERE WOUN-
n ded, or contracted permanent diseases
in the army, can get pen>ious by writing TO
JOHN kIkKPATRICk,G Govt Claim Agent,
MlddeDourne, Ohio, inclosing stamp
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-05-12

Mr.. John Bullock, Of Bristol. R. /.
who will be lO4 years old in June next,
had an attack Of pneumonia recently,
and when couvalescent remarked to
one OF bic sons, that WAS severe
attack: il Id been and old man | guess
il would have fetched me.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1873-09-10
The Howard University.

This University was founded soon
after the war, for the special benefit
of such freedmen as we're desirous of
obtaining all education. It seems to
have been under tho control of dis.
honest parties, or very incompetent
ones at least, as it has cost the gov.
ernmcnt in actual expenditures, 81 y
100000, and after all this cxpendi-
ture, the University, is in debt, and
the houses and lands are heavily
mortgaged.- CEristien Observer.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1873-09-10
The Fat Mems Clumbakc.

The fat mon recently had clam,
bake ut Grogory's Point, Connect leu
which, from tho quantity of clans dc
stroycd, and the tons of adiposctis,u'
displayed by the Gators, was uuitt
a success. The Presidout ot .hr Jul
is u "lean and hungry caSsius" Of 81;
pounds weight. Thelc were present
fve other individuals weighing owe,
500 pounds each, fourteen ranging
down the scale from 297 TO 253
pounds, and twenty or twenty-five
small fry weighing more than 200
pounds each. 4 buxom damsql
yslept Fat-ima, who turned the scale
at $40 pounds presided over the
sports. Of course the whole proceed
iugs passed off mcrrily. Who even
heard of Il fat man getting iuto Il pas.
sion?
3, AS comparatively few know whas .
clambake is, wo give description
OF the present one:
a bed of stone, sixteen by ten feet,
was raised on the pcbbly beach. Top
of it was placed three cords cf hard
wood. The wood VAS set on fire, and
for t~o hours it burned aud burned,
until tho stones were heated to tic
very core and .neshing bet ashes re-
maint d Of the fuel. The ashes were
raked away, and then broom flush
ed the process Of preparing the sur
face of the stones for the reception Of
the claims. These were brought pal
pitating from the sea beat sands and
tumblcd from hushcl BASKETS down
upon the heated bed. When this
Was covered over with many layers Of
c.ams-mhcn the foundation, SO to
speak, was la;d--blnyiiSh, weak fish,
ccls, labsters, canned and cooked
chickens, woodchuck, green corn,
sweet and common potatoes, crabs and
Holsters were thrown promiscuously
on top, and on top Of them was placed,
20 rs to completely envclop the bed,
q canvass coverlct. This was truckcd
in all round so as to make the CLANS
as comfortable as possible and keep
them from catching cold. Over the
covcrlet was placed great mass of
wet rock weed to supplement the can.
vas in keeping the steam from cscap-
ing. 1t was no use, however the
steam inci>tcd or cseabing, and the
appearance of the clambake was pre-.
cisely like duughill smoking on n
foosty morning. 1t was fun TO the
fat men, but death tc the clans.
That was all. The next thing had
nothing to do with tho bake, but It
had everything to do with the main
purpose of the day, and that was the
dinner, so many dollars and half
per head.
The CLANS were buttcred up, sauccd
ard served, and every mothcr's son of
a fat nan ala his lcvc. beat to polish
her off moro plates tLau his neighbor.
! But, alas there was limit.