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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-07-06

The university boat race between the
Harvard and Yale crews, which was sp-
pointed for Friday afternoon last, did not
come off, owing TO the high wind which
prevailed, until Saturday morning. The
start was made at 10: SO and the race, from
beginning TO end, was close, well contest
ed and highly exciting, but the superior
strength and muscle of the Harvard men
triumphed and won them the race of four
miles in "a minutes, SO seconds. AT the
finish there was about 25 feet of clear wa
ter between the stern of the Harvards and
the bow of the Yales. On account of the
wind and rough water which prevailed
over the last half Of the course the time of
either crew was not so good as was made
by the Columbus of New York over the
same course on the previous Tuesday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-07-06

Lorenzo Harris of Halifax will sOon
remove TO this village 10 engage in making
clothes frames, 10 which business he has
for sometime past been engaged.
AT town meeting held in Whiting
ham on the Both ult., so cents on the dollar
Of the grand list of the town was raised to
deiray the expenses of making the road
laid out by the commissioners between
Jacksonville and Sadawga. The making
of said road has been let to Dan Howe Of
Marlboro, II. n. Hix of Sadawga, and
Chandler Vincent of Cbarlemont, Mass, at
an expense of slOO5.62, to be completed by
the first of December next.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-07-06

The st. John papers stale that the total
loss by the great fire is now estimated to
reach s27, OOO, 900, with 81, 100000 insurance.
In view of all that has been said of the en-
ergy and enterprise of Chicago and Bos-
ton in recovering from their great fires it
is we'll to note that the work of rebuilding
has already been begun in st. John, and
her people promise to restore their city in
han dsome and substantial manner. The
Provincial insurance company at Montreal
finds it necessary 10 60 into liquidation on
account OF its losses in this fire, and one or
two other companies may find it best 10
wind up their affairs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-07-06

The observance of our national anniver-
sary throughout the country appears TO
have been of quiet and undemonstrativo
character. An unusual feature of the day
is the fact that no great fire any loss of life
from the use of gunpowder is reported.
The only celebration of any special note in
New England was the gathering at Wood
stock, Conn.,, where addresses were deliv-
cred by ex-Gov. Chamberlain OF South Car
olina, Senator James G. Blaine, Congress
man Wait, Prof. Northop Of Yale College
Rev. Theodore L. Cuyler of New York and
others. Gen. Chamberlain made sharp
attack on the Southern policy of President
Hayes, and Mr.. Blaine devoted his speech
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-07-06
The PaysOn Gaze.

The facts In this case, about which the
correspondents of the city press have made
such a sensation, are substantially as fol-
lows: Mrs. Payson was sued on a county
court writ for sandering Miss Ryan, and
for want of bail was committed to the Rut-
land county jail, whereupon the jailer noti-
fed the overseer of the poor of Rutland tina.
no should hold that town responsible for
her board. The selectmen of The town then
took the case In hand, and, having doubts
as to her sanity, had her examined by two
physicians of Rutland who pronounced her
insane. On the 9th Of June, on the applica-
ton of the selectmen, accompanied by the
certificate of the two Rutland physicians,
anI upon the examination and certificate of
DIR. HOltoR, who is the exominer for ad-
missions TO the asylum, under appoint
ment from the Court of Chancery, Mrs.
Payson was admitted to the asylum. On
Tuesday of this week she was brought be-
fore Judge Dnnton of Rutland on a writ Of
hd6eas corpus, &. II. Heath and T. ]. Deav-
lit of Montpelier and ]. II. Holmes of Rut-
land appearing for her, d. E. Nicholson and
j. @. Baker of Rutland for the town, aud
j. NJ. Tyler OF this town for the asylum.
On consultation 1t was conceded that the
woman had been insane and had not yet
fully recovered, and that she was regularly
and properly committed. The writ was
then Withdrawn and the woman remanded
TO the asylum. Drs. Draper and HOlton,
who were present and had again examined
Mrs. Payson on Tuesday, then said that
.,ha koI ,uuah Inn nrnvad ainaa har commit
ment. and though not fully recovered, they
deemed il safe to commit her to the care Of
her friends, and, as ii was at the wish OF all
parties interested that she should be dis
charged. DIR. Draper therenpon discharged
her nom the asylum and she accompanied
her mother to Pittsford where she will In
1ElAne reside
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-07-06

The Iowa Republican State convention,
which met at Des Moines last week, NOM
mated Hon. John II. Gear for governor
and Hon. Frank j. Campbell for leuten-
ant-governor. The convention was evil
IDENTIFY in state of doubt and dissatisfac-
ton in regard 10 the Presidents Southern
policy, and, as result of the opposition
manifested, the platform adopted simply
reasserted the Cancellation policy of the
Cincinnati platform and declares that Con-
gress should pass laws 10 carry into effect
the recent constitutional amendments. The
financial plank of the platform declares for
the reconciliation of silver and ga gradual
return TO specie payments" Taken as q
whole the action of the convention cannot
be said to have been either definite or sat.
isfactury,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-07-06

The Russians are at last we'll across the
Danube. The crossing at Galatz into the
Dobrudscha has been followed by passages
at other points, and the river no longer
forms the line of Turkish defence. AT
some points the Turks attempted to oppose
the crossing of the Russians, but the loss of
life was not great, and as rule the invad-
ers either dispersed their opponents at tn e
first charge or passed over unmolested.
There is little doubt that great, and pos
slbly decisive battle will be fought with
In the next few days.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-07-06

The Philadelphia Inquirer states that
President Hayes, being asked TO say frank
ly bow far federal officer may go in par
ticipatng in political affairs without vio-
latlng the spirit OF The recent order, replied
that 1t was not intended TO prevent or dis
courage public officers from taking part in
political affairs, but their services TO their
party must not be at the expense of the
public service, nor will they be permitted
to take advantage of any power and influ-
ence which may attach to their official po-
sitions to control caucuses or influence con-
yentions
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-07-06

Several members OF the West River
Grange, on the 9th day of June, assisted
their worthy brother, joni johnson, in his
hoeng. Mr.. johnson has been Frustrated
by sickness for several weeks.
Horace Howard completed his collegi-
ate course at Yale, and returned home last
Saturday in company with his mother,
who attended the commencement exer-
cises
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-07-06

Still another heavy storm Of wind and
lightning swept through northern and CEN
trail Ohio aud Indiana Monday night and
Tuesday morning, killing several persons,
injurlng many others and destroying a
large amount of property
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-07-06
HinsdaIe, N. II.

Nathaniel Siearns' cooper shop situat-
ed on the Mortified road just beyond the
bridge, was destroyed by fire at a quarter
before twelve on Wednesday night. In
nured for $500.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-07-06
TbeYernront 9benif,
BRATTLEBoRo:
FRIDAY EVENING, JULY O, 1877.

We are indebted TO Hon. George Nichols,
Secretary of State, for bound volumes Of
the Senate aud House journals for the leg
islative session Of 1876.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-07-06

Col. Robert Ingersoll and Gov. Wade
Hampton are 10 give addresses at The Win
nebago County Qll.) fair at Rockford,
where Jefferson Davis spoke last year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-07-06
THE GYPSY ENCAMPMENT.

The out door party and gypsy encamp-
ment given by the ladies of ST. Michael's
Episcopal parish on the afternoon and eve
ming of July 4th was very happy and
gratifying success, not only in the enjoy
meBt which it afforded to the large num-
Der of people in attendance, but also in its
financial returns. The superior advantages
afforded for such an occasion by Mr.. Rang
er's ample grounds, with those of DIR.
Rock well adjoining, were admirably util-
lied aud the scene presented by the num-
merous gaily decked tents and the bright
costumes Of the gypsy attendants, was pic
turesque and charming in the highest de-
gree. An airy and delightful location for
the supper tables, which were througed
during nearly the whole evening, was
found in the spacious aud beautiful mess
tent belonging to the Estey Guard, which,
with several other tents belonging to the
company, were kindly loaned by Capt. Es-
tey for the occasion. This tent was placed
on a little eminence in DIR. Rock wells
grounds, and just below, in the edge Of
Mr.. Rangers grounds, stood the very re-
markable and undoubtedly genuine Egyp-
tian mummy, Ptolemy l., whose history
and merits were duly expatiated upon by
the genial and affable Snowman on duty.
This mummy, we learn, lssoon to be exhib-
tied at Liitleton, N. H., on a similar occasion.
Farther down was the SYPHILIS tent into
which the fluent usher introduced contn-
al stream of eager and expectant visitors,
whose fortunes were then immutably fixed
by the giiled and far-seeing Madame La
grange. Near the entrance was the enclos-
ure arranged for the exhibition of Punch
Judy, which entertainment drew large
crowds at each Of its three representations.
Indeed, what with the ladies' tent of fancy
articles, the children's tent, the music fur
nished by the Centennial band, and the
evening illumination, 1t would be difficult
TO imagine a more novel and delightful
scene. The fireworks at the close were en-
joyed by a large number of spectators.
The gross receipts of the entertainment were
SAG.
wINDHAM COUNTY AND THE BENNINGTON
CELEBRATION.
The arrangements for the participation
OF the Windham County Old Soldiers AS
soc iation in the Vermont Centennial cole
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-07-06

During last winter the noble dogs on
Mt. st. Bernard saved the lives of 40 per-
sons.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-07-06

The Rev. w. II. Collins will offlciate
in Christ church on Sunday next, at 2 p. N.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1877-12-02
VARlEDADES,
Ell CAFE.

I
Quien no ha meditado alguna yez, al
|saborear ell delicicso aroma del tostado
Moka, sobre su origen, sus vicisitudes,
su impoftaaeia social sus maravillosos
|efectos, entire los que Sc halla el alejar
de nosotros ell sueno, cual 81 deseara
prolongar nuestra vida rodearla de
placenteros encantos ? Detengamonos,
pues, breves momentos en- recordar al
lector, en- los siguientes renglones, loque
vale esa sustancia cuyo encantador arc
ma aspira diariamente con singular pla-
Ger, fin de que no divide la considera-
cion que por mas de un titulo es acree-
dora. No .seamos ingratos con quien
nos proporciona tan dulces impresiones
Y nos trasporta al mundo de 10 ideal,
sacudiendo nuestro cerebro de la iner-
ella, y ayudandole emprender atrevi-
das portentosas creaciones de In inte-
ligencia, a manera de electrical corriente
que lanza de la oscurG nube ell tempes-
tuoso rayo.
ALA. en- las abrasadas regiones de la
Etiopia Y Arabia, cyecio por vez prime
IA un arbustillo de aguzadas y lampinas
hojas, cuyas flores, colvertidas eE fru
tos, encierran los g6rmenes 8 semillas
que la accion del calor convierte mas
tarde en- 10 que denominamos cafe. AL
cafetero, 8 sea el vejetal que llaman los
botanicos cofea ardbicd, somos deudores
de una senilla que, sin exageracion, po-
demos asegurar que ha producido, 81
no poetas y oradores, iafundido en- estos
el valor y la energa necesalios para
emprender sus inmortales obras.
Ralatemos brevemente su historic.
In mayor antiguedad fle testigo del
uso del cafe en- Oriente. En- Persia Sc
empleo el ano S55, y cuando Selim, el
sultan, yolyi6 4 Constantinopla, despues
de haber conquistado q Egipto, llevo
ALI ell cafe, 81 bien es cierto que no exis-
tieron p1blicos establecimientos para
expenderle hasta el ano de 1853.
Pero, no dudarlo, la gloria de haber
dado a Ia esLampa por yez primera la
imagen del cafe pertenece q Rawolf que
10 efectuo en- una obra de viajes EN- 1888.
En- Italia EN- 1915 Sc establecieron los
primeros cafes p1blicos, siguiendo este
eiemplo en- 1862 en- Londres, en- 1911 en-
Marsella Y en- 1872 en- Paris. Et genio
emprendedor de los veneolanos y geno-
yeses nos traia q Europa cantidades
considerables de cafe, hasta cue los
enormes impuestos establecidos por / s
bajas de Egipto y Siria, obligaron 4 los
europeos 4 atravesar el Mar Roio, y
traer directamente sus puertos desde
Moka ell apetecido cafe.
Perece ser que, q fines del siglo XVII,
Van Horn, presidente de las Indias
orie atales, mand6 trasladar Batavia,
dondo adquirieron verdadero desarro-
llo, algunas plantas de cafe, una de
las cua e, regalada Wilson, burgo-
maestro de Amsterdam on ITO, produ-
10 mas tarde Ell ejemplar regalado q Lais
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1877-12-02

su captain, y no obedecieron.
Yo, que soy buen nadador, queriendo
darles una leccion, me ofreci q pasar 81
primero.
Dudaba Barona en- consentirlo, por-
que Calixto Garcia le habia recomen-
dado mucho que hiciera 10 possible por
llevarnos vivos a presenoia del presi-
dente mas no pudiendo conseguir que
ninguno de los suyos Sc determinase a
pasar, aunque para clio apelo q gu ma
chete, con el que los castigo 4 golpes,
me diio que hiciese 10 que quisiera, y d
Penalver, que desc fe, 81 20 perecia, de
que 81 no me habia ordenado aquel pc
ligroso servicio.
Un cocodrilo Sc hallaba casi a flor de
aqua, pr6ximo 4 la opuesta orilla. Yo
no 10 habia visto, nj conocia tampoco
las condolences de este anhbio, que Sc
gun dijeron ALI, es muy torpo en- TERRA,
pero que dentro del aqua tiene una agi-
lidad pasmosa.
Penalver tiene muy buen oorazon, y
me quiere como no pueae in6nos do SUI
ceder, q dos parscAns que iuntas han
eorriao tantos peligfos asi es que Sc
oontristo mucho u .ndo VIC que 20 On.
taba apresuradamente los pocos hara
pos que tenla, y me arrojaba al aqua.
Los negros, que no hahian queridc
hacerlo, empezaron { dar grandes vo-
ces para lamar Ia atencion del cocodri-
10, sin duda con el obieto do que me
devorase, guiados quiza del deseo de
vengarse,
Penalyer me aviso que pasase pronto
70 no 10 comprendi, y segui nadando
hdcia la orilla apuesta, hacienda muohc
ruido con los pies las manos para es-
pantar q cualquier peje que pndiera
acercarseme.
Cuando llegu6 4 Ia mitad del rio, Ia
corriente me arlebato con fuerza, y me
costaba sumo trabajo luchar con ella,
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1877-12-02

Nuestra marcha empezo muy tempra-
no. A POGO que anduvimos, llegamos
al vado del rio este ann estaba muy
crecido, pero nos era de todo punto
precise atravesarlo, porque ell hambre
nos obligaba clio. No teniamos NADIA
que conner, no hahiamos comido tam
POGO el dia anterior, y por los prcicticos
sablamos que habia ciruelas ahundan-
tes en- Ia orilla opuesta.
Sc determine que pasasemos cogidos
& la cola del eaballo de Barona, pero
para ESQ era precise averiguar antes 81
la corriente era tan violenta que no pu-
diese cortarla ell animal.
Barona encontro mucho mas comodo
exponer un hombre al peligro de aho-
garse que arriesgar su caballo q los aza-
res del rio, y dio 4 dos ncgros la orden
de cruzarlo. Estos habian sido mari
neros, parecia natural que, 4 fuer de
buenos nadadores, no tendrian inconve-
nicnte en- cumplir con 10 que Sc les
mandaba mas no fue asi. Sc mega
ron rotundamente hacerlo, y asegu-
raron que no pasarian aunque el capi-
tan los hiciese fusilar; alesaron que
sobre ell peligro de ahogarse, corrian el
no menor de ser devorados por los pc
sieS, que 81 bien les sobraba valor pa
ia morir on pelea contra los gx,toRcs, no
podian veneer ell aspanto que los pc
ligros dol Cauto les causaba.
ltllos llaman peies d unos pesoados
que suben del mar son de Ia familia
del tiburon, un POGO mas peqnenos, peru
suAcientes q deyorar IN hombre de
estos peies hay muchiaimos, y no esca-
sean tampoao los oocodrilos.
Insistio Barona en- haoerles pasar el
RIO, llamandoles cobardea, amenazd
matarlos al no oumplian su mandate
mas era superior en- ellos el panico que
les inspiraba aquel peigro al tenor d
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1877-12-02

Tuye nn NAL pensamiento. Me ocnr-
rio la tentadora idea de fugarme, de-
jandome arrastrar por la corriente de
ese modo, 81 no era victima de Ia yora-
cidad de un cocodrilo, nj me acertaban
los disparos que me hiciesen los nedDe-
bises, podria llegar al Guano, donde hay
un campamento nuestro, me habia
salvado.
Pero 81 20 me evadia, Penalver = Gi-
RADIO moririan infaliblemente.
A pesar de creerlo 20 asi, Ia idea de
la fuga Sc aferro q mi cerebro, y un fe-
roy egoismo me aconseiabaq que sacri-
ficase mis- pobres compaheros.
lCuanto tuve que luchar conmigo
mismo
Por fin, para evitar que tan halagRs-
1a tentaeion me sedniera, trate de salir
cuanto antes de aquella criminal yaci-
lacion, Y made con vigor, no tardando
en- aloanzar la margen opuesta. Ne ale-
gre muchisimo, y me allegro ahora mas
a1n, de haber podido yencerme ( dc
otro modo, hubiese sido eterno mi re-
mordimiento.
El cocodrilo de que antes he hablado
no SO movie pesar de los gritos de los
mombises, y SO hallaba q veinte pasos
de mi. No le veia m6s que un pedazo
del lomo, y parecia aletargado.
Measombr6 dc que no me hnbiese de-
vorado, y crei que Dios habia querido
premiar asi Ell sacriicio que habia he-
cho de no fugarine, en- bion do mis- COM
paneros.
Cuando SO convencieron los insnrrec-
tos de que podrian sin gran peligro pa
sar 81 rio, contando para clio con 81 ca
ballo de Barona, So ,lispusieron 4 haeer-
10, no sin que antes dudasen en- decidir-
SO.
tCoETNuARIl ]
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1877-12-02
que quiere iugar Ia lotefia matrimo-

que quiere jugar ( Ia lotefia natrimo-
NAL.
| El teatro representa- una Gale de Pa
rfs la noche del 13 De Ootubre de 1877,
vispefa de las elecciones. Mncha oscu-
ridad; poeos faroles; sopla yiento fres-
co.
In hombre NAL encarado: ALTO ahil
VacfetV los boIsinos -.
" Tn cabalero obese y bien vestido:-
iPor Dies No me haga v. dano To-
me v todo ell dinero
No 10 quiero
-sPues que qniere "?
La celula electoral: 20 no la tengo,
porque no perditlo los derechos civiles;
ca, venga ese papelito; quiero coadyu-
var al triunfo de los nti0s
iCaso nuevo!! sQue dicen de este lon
jurisconsultos? Tn hombre que roba
por amor 4 la patria, porque tiene yiitn-
des cfvicas! Hay que reformar 81 C6di-
g.. (Poitica).
Bravo pareja - -Leemos en- lie Ga
zetts de la Lorraine, que Sc celebr0 On
Metz nm extraflO matrimoniO. Los con-
tcayentes eran dos sorlc-muiOs. Ei ma
rido es zapatero. A pesar del defeoto de
los nnevos esposos, reino on La boda una
algeria extraordinaria.
Los enfermos de nuestros dias rehusan
tomar drogas, sin cenocer s.ls p1Opiela-
les ;Como obrar{ ? / Que efocto hara?
son las preguntas cnando Sc les ofrece
IN remedio.
El Pectoral de Anacahnita es una
preparation one puele sufrir esta inte-
rrogacion. Obra sobre los 6rganos res.
piratorios enfermos como un invigoFal-
te y ell resultado es, la expulsion dc b
enfermedad, y la restauracion dc sus
funciones naturales. s.I
Este breyemente es ell metodo de su
operacion, y la rapidez con que aliEia =
cura la tos, los resfriados, todos los
males de la laringe, los pulmones, y q
pecho, prueba que ell verdadero tFata-
miento EN- esta clase de intermediates,
es el de invigorar Y dar tono 8 los ofRAA
nos afectados, y no de dsbilitar todo ell
sistema. entorpeciendo ell cerebro con
narcoticos.
Ell mejor modo de tornarlo para alcan-
zar alivio Immediate es de mezcIar dos
cucharadas del Pectoral con una do
Aceite de Higado de Bacalao puro J
fresco.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1877-12-02
deseierto q infortnniio ! Ii prinera que

~ sRs Z 80
deseierto eI infortunio, I Ia priInera que
fMnpiend este velo enganoso que lla-
mamos dicha, nos dice con Ia piadosa
crueldad del antique esclavo romano Ell
lel dia Ade lspastr0 triunfo acuerdate
que eEes hoIabTe.Y'
Ella, euanSio anublaio por ell orgu-
lio el fulgor de la evidencia, nosvemos
ignorantes aun de 10 que creiamos sa-
Der mejor, nos alumbra con las magni-
ficas oscuridades de la fe, ensanandonos
el secreto de mover montanas.
Ella nos di Ia esperanza cuando va
NADIA esperamos.
Ella, reanimando ell amor EN- nuestro
corazon entumecido, nos liberia de las
atrofias del hastio y de las conyulsio-
nes del 6dio.
Use hombre es la libertad, y 81 81 des-
apareciese, t0do en- nosotros Y fuera de
nosotros, el apoderw la obediencia, la
autoridad y el vasallaje, leyesy costum-
bres, Inagist raturas mliiclas, todo Sc
ria servidumbre abyecta
a . aSreis saber h que es oil cura? Pre-
guEtadselo cualquier tirano, y Ia con-
Traction de su rostro J. el hervor de su
rugido os daran la respuesta.
Preguntadselo 4 la ambicion pregun-
tidselo i la codicia pregintadsolo i la
crapnla y al libertinaje pregunbddselo
4 la estafa Y Ia usura; pleguntS iselo 4
la, pedanteria y al eharlatanismo pre-
guntadselo, Ell una palabra a la ciyiliza-
cion moderna, y el mismo eeoncierto,
juntamente de odio y de Terror, que
sentireis emponzoaando ell aires os en-
senara qne ese hombre es vefladera-
mente lasal de u terra, que 81 el mnn-
do opudiera suprimirle, todo en- II terra,
dentro faera de nosotros, ssria podre-
dumtre.
ca Gqiaao Tejotl0.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1877-12-02

y al pasar junto 4 ella, SO acerc6 q mi y
me dijo al dido que nunca me olvidaria:
yo la repeti 10 mismo, Y aprete carino-
samente la mano que ella me presento,
y sentl que oprimia dulcemente la mia.
Sc separo bruscamente de mi, me
parecio que lloraba.
Tambien fue para mi muy doloroso
separarme de aquella pobre muchaeha,
que tan buena habia sido conmigo, y
tengo siempre para ella un grato recper-
do de agradecimiento,
Siguio la marcha eaminaha con mu-
cho trabajo, pues no me habia sido po-
sible ponerme las botas, y por no andar
descalzo, me decid1 d romperlas, y con
una cuerda me asegure las suelas d la
planta del pie
Penalver tuvo la suerte de encontrar
unos zapatos, que acaso habia abando-
nado algun soldado; mas d pesar de
ese reourso marchaba muy penosamen-
te.
La jornada nos parecio interminable,
en- todo ell camino no encontramos
NADIA que conner.
Llegamos por fin 4 las inmediaciones
de una prefecture pr6xima al rio, d la
orilla del cual acampamos para pasar
la noche.
Nos vimos acometidos de una nube
de mosquitoes de tan gran tamaho, que
su aguijon traspasaba la ropa les dan
el nombre dc lanceros. A fin de poder
Idescansar, tuvimos que enterrarnos en-
la arena, dejando en- descubierto Ia ca
beza solameate, para librar la oual de
las pipaduras de aquellos insectos, nos
seryimos de una penca de guano | },
que uno de nosotros agitaha constante
menta sobre los demas, alternando to-
dos on este ejerclcio.
De ese modo pasamos Ia neohe.
~ ouslquiera espeeie de Ia familia de laa
palmas.