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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-06-06
Windsor.

Windsor.
--F'or the two Saturday evenings
past the citizens of our village have
been most charmingly entertained by
the excellent music of our Cornet
Band from their stand upon the Com
mon, which they no doubt duly appre'
ciated aud will be ready when called
upon to give the 'boys" a little "ma-
terial aid" The "band was never
doing better.
Last Sunday the Rev. Mr.. Mick
(of the Baptist church, received by
baptism three persons as an addition
thereto.
Report says that Prot. Geo. L.
Perley is to reopen another Singing
School in this village this (Wednes-
day. evening. Prot. Perley is thor
ough teacher and all that can should
avail themselves Of his instructions.
The Rev. Mr.. Bailey is to organ
ize a UnIversalist Sunday school at the
close OF his next Sunday afternoon
service, at the Unitarian House Of
worship in this village. So we are
informed.
Secretary Eyarts paid a flying
visit to his sumner residence in this
village last week.
On Monday evening last meet
ing of our citizens was held at the
Town Hall 10 make arrangements for
the celebration of the adoption of the
Constitution Of Vermont the birth of
State-at Windsor, July 9Th and 9th.
lS77-just u century ago-in connec-
ton with the Vermont Historical
Society. Col. H. Harlow was elected
Chairman and Chas. H. Gilchrist
Secretary Of the meeting. A resolu-
tion was introduced and adopted
THAT the citizens of Windsor would
heartily CO operate with the Vermont
Historical Society" in suitably COM
memora ting the adoption of the Con-
stltution OF the State just one hundred
years ago, at Windsor, etc, etc. A
Committee was appointed OF live per.
sons to nominate Committee to
make arrangements for the above
event. 1t was voted to invite Presi-
dent Hubert of Middlebury College
to preach Christian and patriotic
sermon in Windsor Oh Sunday, July
9th, and Secretary Evalts to deliver
an address the day following in refer
enca 10 the aforesaid event. The
meeting then adjourned until Satur-
day afternoon next June lOth,) at 2
o'clock at the same. place.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-06-06
Every Invalid Should Know It.

The reports from all parts of the country
confirm the statement that DR.. Cages great
vegetable remedy called medical WoNDEn'
is having an immense sale by all Druggists.
The proprietors do net expend enormous
sums for flaming advertisements. but prefer
to let the medicine advertise itself by sending
to Druggists throughout the country. sampie
bottles, for trial, at cost Of many thousa! d
dollars per year, that invalids may test It's
merits before purchasing large size. No
person suffering with Dyspepsia, Dizziness
Liver or Kidney Complaints, Sour Stomach,
Sick Headache, Habtual Costiveness, Scroil
lous Humors, Spinal Diseases, Weakness OF
Male or Female, or General Nervous Prastra-
ton Of either sex. can take this remarkabl Q
medicine without soon seeing its good effect s.
Go to your Druggist ana get "a sample bottle
for 10 cts. and try it; or large size for 81 :.
1t has cured where all other remedies had
failed. Sold in Woodstock by g Kimbal F.;
in Windsor by Williams andat Wholesale by
Wells, Richardson& Co., Burlington.
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West Hartford.

w est kaHrttOr0'
Potato bugs have made their APP
pearance.
The weather has been quite warm
during the past few days.
Il. G. Udall has been making
some needful repairs on his farm and
buildings.
The &an0WG'S "Lamb" has been
busily engaged during the past week
in fighting potato bugs, diving at them
like "ram at a fence post" The
average number slain per day Is said
to exceed one hundred, A thrilling
account of his adventure is expected
to appear soon in the Standord.
The Quechee correspondent for
the Montpelier Argus keeps it shot"
over "thar."
We are glad to learn that public
spirit is not yet extinct in this village.
The report is that our venerable mer-
chant, Mr. f, F. Holt, has got a paper
in circulation asking the selectmen to
light the long bridge in this village.
Good
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South k'OM.fret.

South POmfret.
This place has new physician,
Mr.. Clarence Perry, late studentAwith
Drs. Richmond IL Sherwin. Mr.. Per
ry is smart young man and will
grow up with the place no doubt.
Mr.. Hodges has the lumber on
the ground for his new carriage shop.
The Sabbath School is flourish
ing under the guidance of Alonzo
Thatcher, Esq.
The Allen Thompson Va. Totman
sheep case is ended, Ihompson's
last russell with Hannibal & Son was
for entering, cutting strap, and TAX
ing the sheep for which he was allow
ed nominal damages, 90. The case
will cost him $4,000. The bitter got
bit this time, and all say, "Glad of
it"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-06-06
Chester.

Chester.
The house and outbuildings of
W. A. Dodge were burned Monday
night, but most of the household
goods were saved. A defective Chin
ney was tie cause Insured for $500.
The man calling himself George
Moore, who robbed Robbins &
Marsh S store in this place May 10.
has been found in Quebec.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-06-06
BridgeWatcP.

Britlgewater.
Some scamps entered the dwell
ing house of Alonzo Fairbanks, re-
Gently, in the absence Of the family,
and stole watch belonging to his
daughter; also, -four, potatoes, etc.
Once in two or three nights since
they or some others have been about
his premises, throwing stones, break,
ing out windows, etc. His friends
have tried to watch the miscreants,
but have tailed to detect them. Mr..
Fairbanks is a much respected citizen
and what it means is mystery.
j. Y. b.
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FelchyilIe

Felchville
George L. Trask of this place,
was held in 1900 at Boston, Friday,
charged with obtaining about $500
worth of dry goods from different mer-
chants under false pretences.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-06-06
Sharon.

Sharon.
One evening of last week Mr..
Whitney of this village, caught an
eel in White River which weighed
four pounds and thirteen ounces.
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F. N. BILLINGS.

P.S. My stock OF Carpets, Paper
Hangiugs and Crockery is complete
and at Gerry lo,o prices
June 7th, 1877.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-06-06

STATE OF VERMONT, I At q Probate
DISTRICT OF HARTFORD IS. Court held at
Woodstock within and for said District on
the twenty eighth day of May, A. d., 1877.
Present, Hon. John Porter Judge.
An instrument purporting to be the last
will and Testament of John Pinks, late of
Woodstock, in said District, deceased, is
presented to the Court here by John IL.
Pinks, the Executor therein named. for pro-
bate and it is ordered by said Court that
all persons concerned therein be notified 10
appear before said Court, at the Probate Or
flee in Woodstock aforesaid, on the first
Wednesday Qourth day. of July next, and
contest the probate of said will, if they see
cause for which purpose it is further order
cd that certified copy OF the record OF this
be published :hree weeks successfully preyl-
Gus to the time appointed for proving sad
will, in the Spirit of the Age, a newspaper
printed at Woodstock aforesaid
a true record.
HENRY S. DANA, Register.
A true copy of record.
HENRY S. DANA, egister.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-06-06

West Randolph.
Rev. Z. Gerry, OF Bethel, de-
clines his call to Olympia, Oregon.
Rev. w. S. Bloisdell, who has
preached to the church at Randolph
Center for over year, has under con-
sideratiou call to become pastor OF
the church.
Both the Baptist and Episcopal
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-06-06

churches at this place are without
ministers ..
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HOSIERY

for Ladies, Gents and children-in
Wine, Brown and Fancy-never so
cheap. White and Black Lace Scarfs.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-06-06
BLACK SILKS I!

BLACK SILKS !
| am still offering extraordinary
Bargains. My stock is worthy Of an
examination, and careful inspection
will prove to every one that the Goods
are what they are represented aud
that the prices are lower than are Of
fered to the purchasers elsewhere in
this market.
bE Ir Is PLEASURE TO SHOW
GOODS. -Bs
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-06-06

The season for boys to go in
swimming and get downed has come.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-06-06

Billing is out with a new column
nd. this week. Lots of new goods
Prices away down.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-06-06

The "Wookstock Comet Band"
J. II. Marsh Leader, will play from
the Band Stand in the Park Thursday
evening if the weather is favorable.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-06-06

MIR. Lockwood says he has the
promise that the new Iron Bridge will
arrive here this week.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-06-06

Charlie Williams, who has beer
in the practice of law here for some
time has gone to Bethel, and formed
partnership with our friend NJ. j.
Gilman, Esq. Gilman g. Williams
will make a law firm that will be hard
to beat.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-06-06

Frank G. Hatch, son OF Philo
Hatch, Esq, leaves this week ON 6
trip to Europe. May tavoring gales
fill his sails and return him safe to us
He expects to be gone two years.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-06-06

We are an orphan this week.
Our family have gone into the coun
try to raid on friend and the M
habitants, discuss the questions OF
the day, sniff the balmy air of June,
and "invigorate.' Orphans have a
hard time of lt--be kind 10 US, and
send in what you are owing-any-
way, more if you can.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-06-06

The Woodstock Brass Band
played splendidly at Pomfret Decora-
tion Day. So all say who heard it,
Pomtret folks paid and treated the
boys handsomely.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-02-15
An Irish Witness.

A good story is told of an Irishman
who gave evidence before a Fishery
Commission on the west coast of Ire
land. Among other questions, as he
seemed rather discursive and inclined
to aver every thing, one of the Commits
sioners asked him if they had many
whales there. "Is it whales?" ques-
tened Pat. "Sure We NAV see 'em by
the dozen, spouting about like wather-
engines all over the place Another
Commissioner gravely asked if there
were many dogfsh. ''Dogs, begorra,
Faix ye'd say so 'ad ye passed the night
here. Sure we can't Shape for the bark
in of them Lastly one of the other
Commissioners asked if fying-6sh
abounded. ''Arrah an if we didn't
put the shutters up every night, there
wouldn't be a whole pane of glass left
in the house for the crathers bateing
aginst thin" This finished the sitting,
and the next day Pat came to ask for
his expenses, exclaiming, in extenua-
ton of them: "Sure now, honey, didn't
1 swear to every thing ye axed me?"
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Trying His Men.

The battle of San Jacinto, by which
Texas gained her independence, was
fought on April 81, 1886. Gen. Hous-
ton commanded the Texans and Santa
Anna the Mexicans. On the morning
of the battle, Deaf Smith, the com
mander of spy company, suggested
to Gen. Houston that it was expedient
to burn a bridge over bayou, some
eight or nine miles distant, to prevent
the advance of reinforcements to the
Mexicans.
Scan you do t?" asked Gee. Hous-
ton, without being cut to pieces by the
Mexican cavalryPn % ass r-. l..
"Give me six men, replied Smith,
''and win try m.le .
"Take them" .r..... -..
Returning to his company, Smith
said, 81 want six men. l am going to
burn the bridge. want six men who
are willing to follow me through. or
perish in the attempt.p rH -
Six horsemen rode forward as volun-
teers. They passed within gun-shot of
the rear of the Mexican cavalry, reach
ed the bridge, burnt it, and set out on
their return to camp. Reaching deep,
dry hollow, about three-quarters of a
mile from the main army, Smith order
ed halt. -HU -ra f..- ..
81 will ride up the high ground he
said to his men, far enough to see
any of the Mexican horsemen
are near, so we can avoid them"
The men saw their captain ride for
ward a hundred yards or so, and then,
dropping suddenly down ON his horses
neck, gallop towards them. /
"What newsP" they asked, as he
came up.
"The prairie is filed with Mexican
cavalry" Eyeing each man as if he
would look him through, the captain
lsked, ssWhat shall we do?''
s'You are our leader!' cried the men.
I'VE will follow where you lead"
'sI shall not go back. My orders are
o return to camp, and l will do it or
lie in the attempt. II any msn wishes !
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HedgehOgs.

The following correspondence, says
the Boston Cube, has passed between a
Michigan scholar and Messrs. Snow &
Co., well known produce dealers on
North Market Street:
PENTwATER, Jan. Is, 1S77.-MR. Snow
& O-Str-please wright and let me know
If you want 10 get any hedge Hogs they are
a specia Of The porcupins III you want them
Dead or Alive and how to send Ihfm and
what are they Worth anI
NIB have got one in the Tree and can
get Him when Want TO
{ The following answer was returned:
BosToN. Jan. 20, 1S77.-Dear Sir -
Hedgebogs are etT. Keep him up the tree
till further adyices.
The russian police have discovered
in Austrian Poland the existence of
press agency with immense pecuniary
resources to be usec in circulating dis
paraging accounts of the military and
political sta1ding Of Russia. NJ. de
Nayikcf, the Russian Ambassador to
Vienna, has orders to request Count
Andrassy to suppress this new use OF
the press. sti
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ELECTORAL COMMISSION.

FEB. 3.-After some discussion as to a
mode of procedure, Mr.. o'Conor, of the Dem
Ocratic counsel, addressed the Commission,
urging that evidence should be admitted subject
TO the question of its relevancy and the effect to
be considered with the whole case. He then
| submitted his proposition Of evidence. Mr.
Evarts then spoke in opposition to the introduce
| ton OF evidence, mainly on the ground
that, If admitted. it would be necessary TO go TO
| the fundamental facts in the election. He was
replied to by MIR. Black. A motion was then
! adopted, that counsel on either side be allowed
two hours TO discuss the question as to what evil
dence might be admitted and also what evidence
was now before the Commission. The Commits
sion adjourned till Monday.
FEB. 5.-Mr. Evarts, Of Republican
counsel, opened the argument to-day in the
Florida case, opposing the theory Of the Demo-
cratic counsel that the Commission ought to re-
ceive evidence other than that which had been
laid before the two houses of Congress BIZ the
presiding officer of the Senate, and which had
been referred to the Electoral Commission. Mr..
Evarts maintained that there was no law of Con-
gress which provided for taking proof of any
acts Of Electors, and that there was no
other process Of counting the vote except
that provided under the Constitution. BY go
ing behind the returns. as suggested in the case
OF Florida, he maintained that Congress would |
be exercising plenary judicial powers which the |
Constitution OF the United States does not confer
upon that body. Such power only rested in the /
supreme Court, and Congress could not dele /
gate any judicial power to any Of its members, or
TO any one else, unless specially warranted by |
the Constitution. Mr.. 0'Conor, of Democratic |
counsel, replied 10 Mr.. Evarts. He maintained /
That the Commission has full authority 10 inves-
ugate by all judicial and legal means the very
iact and thereby ascertain what was the vote Of
Florida. Referring TO the powers with which
the Commission is clothed, he said: Those
powers are distinctly, and fully, and briefly
expressed in this admirable document, the
Electoral bill, destined, to the immortal honor
OF those concerned in its preparation, TO pass
into history with your act. They are ex-
pressed in lines IS and 70 Of the House bill The
same powers, if any, now possessed for that pur-
pose by the two houses acting separately or TO-
yether.' You have thus-and this is the test
all the powers Of those two houses (which could
possibly exist under the law as fixed in the Con-
ttution and in pre- existing statutes for the pur-
bose OF your determination" Alter some cita-
ion Of law points by counsel on both sides, the
Presiding Justice announced that the Commits
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unconscious condition in q PHYSICIANS
Office, where be had managed 10 effect an
entrance, but could give no ineligible &C
count OF his movements, being evidently
crazed by the troubles through which he
had passed. His physicians said he might
die at any moment. BE had no money, and
it was believed he had been robbed or had
left his traveling-bag on the cars.
Gushing, King & Mclean, a Chicago
wholesale boot and shoe firm, have fled a
voluntary petition in bankruptcy. Liabili-
ties, S22O, 900; assets, 500, 600. r The cred
itOrs of the firm are chiefly Boston and New
York parties.
Charles Henry Simpson and Martin
Henry, both colored, were hanged at Port
Tobacco, Md, on the 9Th, for the murder
Of John W. Everett in July, 1876. About
four thousand persons, mostly colored,
witnessed the execution
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A New Southern Industry.

Several firms are now packing tropic
productions for Northern use and with
good prospects of success. They ex-
hibit the delicious blue fig of Louisiana,
put up in handsome pint bottles, in
brandy, and in a very heavy strip.
They are neatly labeled and put up in
cases of one dozen, guaranteed to con-
tain IS pounds net to the dozen. They
are quite new thing in the market and
delicious fruit, and will be sure to
take well with the trade. The Louisi-
ana orange preserves, in heavy strip,
are put up in the same style as the figs,
and are the Louisiana ripe orange fresh
from the tree, and weigh Is pounds to
the dozen. Their Louisiana artichoke
bottoms compare well with the import
ed French. In fact, the Louisiana
artichokes are finer in fiber than the
imported and not so large and coarse,
and when better known will be appre-
ciated over the imported. The Gulf
shrimp, put up in tin cans with patent
lining, without any liquid, are fresh
and ready for the table. They require
no co king and are decidedly an addi-
ton to the canned fish now in the mar
ket They are very delicate fish, and
we rre,lict an extensive sale of them.
They also put up fresh Louisiana
Gumbo Flee, for thickening soup.
1t may be interesting to our readers
to know the season these goods are
packed. Shrimp are packed in March,
April and May. The find does not come
up to that of salmon and lobster, con-
se1uently the quantity packed can new
er come up to the latter goods. Louis
lana artiehokes are put up in May, and
the quantity is limited. Louisiana ripe
figs, picked and put up fresh rom the
tree in heavy strip or liquor, are pack
ed in July. The orange preserves are
put up in December and January; are
picked ripe from the tree, cut up in
quarters, and packed in their heavy
strip. f.Ii + III
1t is very gratifying to see these evil
dences of true return to the best pros
perity in tho South. The natural pro-
ducts of that section are unequaled in
the world, and such enterprises must
prove eventually very proftable.--Er-
change. ..... .r ...
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THE MARKETS.
ST LOUIS, February 10, Is

ST LOUIS, February 10, 1s77.
BEEvEs-Choice. s5 0O95.60; Good to Prime.
a. g. "a. s7h; Cows and Heifers, s2.l0G3.o4sli
COrn-Fed Texans. $2.25G4 80.
HOGs-Paeking, S5.I566-l5.
SHEEP-Common TO Fancy, S2.75G5.I5.
FLoUR-Choiee Country, S6.s0as.75; XXX
wHEAr-Red. No. .. sL5os1. SIX; No.
coRS-No. Mixed. ssHsssxc.
OATs-No. 2, $50 SIC.
RYE-No- 2. 67H 66Sc.
TIMOTHY sEED-Prime. s1.9oSI 90.
ToBAcco--Planters' Lugs, s3.5ea5.OO; Nc
dium Shipping Leaf. s6.5O07-5O.
HAY-Choice Timothy. slO.5O@11.O0.
BUTTER-Choice Dairy, 23625c.
EGGs-Fresh. I3K0 15e.
PORK-Standard Mess, S16. 506 $50.
LARD-Prime Steam, 10H6IoZc.
WooL-Tus- washed, Choice. 5793sc; Un-
washed Combing. 246z6c.
CorToE-Middling. l2c.
NEW YORK.
BEEyEs-Native Steers, s6.2501l. 70.
sHEEP-Comm0n to Choice, s5.95a7.75.
HoGs-Liye. $6.a66.75.
FLoUR-Good TO Choice, IS 9096 90.
WHEAr-No. 2 Chicago, 81. 4IGl.42.
CORS-Western Mixed, 5e657c.
OATs-Western Mixed, 39054c.
PoRK-Mess, Sl6.6C0l 6.65.
CoTIoE-Middling Exc.
CHICAGO.
BEEyEs-Common - Choice, s3.2sa6.I2K
Ho6s-Common 70 Choice s'-sOaS-sS.
FIoUk-Choice Winter, s7.75Ss.5O; Choice
Spring Extra, $5-5o67 90.
wHEAT-SpriDg, No. ?, s1.J91.Slk;
Spring, No. 8, s1.19z9l
CcRS-No. 2, 40h allc-
OArs-No. 2, s5ss a3jZc.
RTE-No. 2, 70670<c.
PORK-Mess, $l5.O0.
LARD-Per cwt.. $40 s5610. SIX.
KANSAS CITY.
BEEvEs-Native Steers, S3.0Ca4.5O; Native
Cows, I.7563. IS.
HoGs-S4.50a5.60 go.
MEMPHIS.
FLOUR Choice, ss.250s 50
CoRs-5iixed, l7d49c.
04rs-White, 53654c.
COTrON--Mjddling I2c.
NEW ORLEANS.
FLoUR-Choice Family, $s.5c6s.75.
coRS-White, 59G55c.
OATs-St. Louis. 44945c.
HAr-Prime. S16. 006I7 90.
PORK-New Mess, Sl7.500I775
BAcoS-7H Gl01zc.
C0TTON-Middhng, 1sc.
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A Strange but Valuable Request.

Fortune has showered its gifts pro-
fusely on Mrs. l. Butler, wife of John
S. Butler, printer, of Oakland. Mrs.
Maria Isabel Toomes, of Tehama Coun-
ty, came to San Francisco in ill-health
some time ago for medical treatment.
Six months heretofore she removed to
Oakland and recovered rapidly, but
two months ago she was seized with
typhus fever and sank under it. She
was accompanied to the city by her
adopted daughter, an invalid, about 20
years of age, and by housekeeper.
Mrs. Butler, living next door to the sick
lady, was Samaritan-like in her atten-
tions, and on her death-bed Mrs.
Tonnes summoned her lawyer, and de-
vised all her property, real and person.
al, to Mrs. Butler, merely STIMULATING
that her adopted invalid daughter, Mel
lie Toomes, should be provided for and
maintained during her life out of the
estate. Mrs. Buffers husband was ap-
pointed executor, without bonds. The
estate of the deceased lady consists of
4 900 acres of land in Tehama County,
known as the Rancho de los Molinos,
worth, $4,000; two lots in the town,
horses, cattle, and livestock, worth
So, 900; homestead in the town, with
four acres of land, valued at SIS, 500;
and personal property valued at 81
500, making, in all, an estate worth
S141,OOO Mrs. Toomes left not rela-
i've living, SO there can be no contest to
5he will. Mrs. Tonnes was born in
Santa Barbara, in 1922, and, when -
years of age, removed to Monterey,
where, in 1874, she married the late A.
J. Toones. Francisco CAL. i
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to make his escape, 1 now give him
permission"
''Lead on. We follow"
care your arms all rightP We will
go down the dry hollow to where it
joins the bayou, and then, in Indian
file, run to the level ground above.
Then we shall be not hundred yards
from the enemy. When discovered,
Wen raise the Texan yell, and charge
at full speed through their line. They
viii, no doubt, kill me, my boys! But
I will make an opening for the rest of
you to pass"
The men rode in Indian file after their
leader, each one determined to cut his
way through the Mexicans or die in the
effort. Through the dry hollow they
passed up on the high level ground,
and saw-not Mexican horseman, but
their own camp near by.
The hearty laugh of Deaf Smith re-
vealed to the brave men that their lead
er had been putting their courage to the
test-though not in an honorable way.