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The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

Z cnlxiNnY

Tn. object Of this SUIT ia to enforce the
vendors lieu against trsc: of95 acres of
land on the lefl-hand branch Of Laurel
Fork; also % acres adjoining the Aforesaid
tact also another tract containing ll3
acres adjoining, sold by said @. D Camden
,ad pthrrs to said defendant Muller on the
10th dny of July, 1867. And disappearing
By affidavit filed that The deleadsu. is aon-
rcsid,n, of ,hls Stale, aud he net appearing
it is ordered that he do appear al the clerks
oticc OF said court, nj rules to DO held there
in, OH thu last Monday in February, 1875
and DO what Is necessary 10 protect bis In
Icrrst in this silt. Feste:
W. Il BYRSE, Clerk.
G. D. Camden, pq teb9+
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

re- Ms. ELIAS Fisher was eleo,ed
by the County Cour, on Wednesday,
10 gil the vacancy caused by the death
Of Squire George Srickler. This is
a good appointment aud will give
general satisfaction.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

Eg' DIEp-0n the 9th inst. Of ~.
pboid fever ut his residence on Muir
phys Csce!;, j. c Turner, son Of j..
NJ. Turner, aged aoyear'. The friends
and relatives Of the deceased have the
heartfelt sympathy Ofshc entire commu
nifty.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

ES JouS CAGrESrER was arrested
this week upOF the Charge Of rObbius
VIM. IludleIl aud L Malouo's wagons
sons weeks ago, and vas held to bail,
to answer the charge of petty larceny.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

csJ' S. GRroony is agent for tho
Morning GLORY Baking Powders,
which is said to be the cheapest and
the best 10 tho market. Evcy house
keeper should give it trial.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09
W.
Adam Nttzgar.


Adam Me,zgas.
rroS a PETITION N cRAScEEs.
The object Of this petition is to subject lot
No. 1875, Of 100 acres, Of the Ninter BAILEY
funds, situate on Rock Run Of SaadFork in
Lewis cornty, to sale, in order to pay til"
purchase money due and unpaid thereon, be-
Ing $3.50 so cents with interest from the
osth day of o october, 1870. And i,Hppear-
Ing By affidavit filed that the defendant is a
nonresident OF this State, and he not Ap-
peariug, It Is ordered that be do appear nj
the clerks office Of said court, a: Rules to be
held therein, on the last Monday in FeoTna
ny, 1878, and do what Is necessary to protect
hi, interest in this suit. TSs,e:
". II. BYRNE, Clerk.
". G. Bennett, atty. tsb9+w
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

re- VIZ wcrO very much pleased to
meet ..> lion. Blackwell jackson in
WesHq during court, .rnd to notice
his Z .iuaI Improvement in health.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

Something useful for every family
Morning Glory Baking Powder-only
4Octs per pound-for sale at GrcgOry's
Grocery.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

g DIX. R,FrEE desires to state to
tho people Of Freemansburg and
yinciuity that be can now be found at
bis Office, or at the residence Of j. X.
P. Maxon both night and day, when
not professionally engaged.
ian96 lw,
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09
G. D. Camden, pq teb9+

West Virginia:
At iluIes held in the Clsrk's Office OF
the Circut, Cour, Of Lewis county. on
tue first Monday III February, 1878,
Gideon b, Camden and others
ys.
John Sullivan, Jr., and john Sullivan,
Sr., and others.
IN cuAScERY.
Th1 object Of this suit Is to cuforce
the yeudUr's liea against tract Of 79f
acres Of land on NelIy's Lick Run, u
branch OF the Wolf Fork Of Sand Fork,
in the county Of Lewis, sold by said
Camden and others to said John Sulli.
van, Jr., und Joha Sullivan, ST., on
the 9th day Of January, 1851. And
it appearing by affidavit fled that John
Sullivan, Jr., is q nonresident Of this
state, and he not appearing, i! is or
dersd that he do appear at the Clerks
uffico o. tue said Court, at Rules to be
held therein, on tho last Monday in
February. 1878, and DO what is nee
osssry to protect bis interest in this
suit. Testc:
". II. BYRNE, Clerk.
G. D. Camden, pa feb95w
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

Eg' 'ScutuE GEo. 1rESEH's, cOudi-
zion was thought to be better on
Thursday Inst.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

Highest market price paid for all
kinds of produce at Barnes. Bring in
your eggs.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09
.ANeAA NoVICEs:

| hGSt hHE'u'"'
Al Rules held III the clerks Office Of the
circuit court Of Lewis county, on tue FIRST
Monday, in February, 1878.
Samuel ). Min,er ard OG'aFs,
| vs.
Gwinu Niu;tr, administrator 0: jacob Min
to-, j., aud others
rr9S = CEois DILL N c1AxcEzr.
Tho object Of this cross bill ia to obtain 4
decree In favor Of Samuel ]. Mater Ts.
Gwinu 4in;sr, administrator of Jacob Min
ter, it, deceased, for S+l2 Of cents, with
interes, from the 3ist day CT July, 1876, and
10 conps! the heirs Of Jacob Ninter, Jr., de-
ceased, to convey Unto the said Samuel J
MiRur one undivided sevcn'h 0fH tract Of
ESQ Rcres Of LAM on EinchelOc Greek in
Lewis county, and Of which lHcob Miatcr,
ST., died seized, and also TO declare GER
tGiu conveyance executed by Philip S Coz
and wife to Gwinu Ninter on the 10th day
of October, 1873, to he iu trust for the ben
eft Of said Samuel ]. Minier, aud 10 compel
said Gwinu Min,er 10 convey 10 ,h, said
Samuel J Ainter Aa IarG so conveyed to
him By said Cox and wife. And it appear
ing Ly affidavit filed that Joseph Ninter, a
defendant in this cIuse. is = nonresident Of
this State, and he not appearing, it is or
drred that be DO appes: Il: the clerks Office
O, The said court, at rules to be held therein,
Oh the last Monday in February, 1878, and
do whn, is necessary to protect bis interest
~ ibis suit. Tests:
W. Il. BYRNE, Clerk.
", G. Bennett AIRY, fct94w
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

Call at Dunnington's, und buy u
On Oyercoat at cost.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

Gregory says no Gnu save you all
money by buying your groceries and
ccuiectloncrics Of him.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

ESr THE MoxLEY HoTEL was sold
on Wednesday to A W. Woodford for
the sum Of S9,02l.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

West Virginia:
Al Rules held 10 tbs clerks office Of the
ci,cuit court Of Lewis county, on tho First
Monday in February, 1878.
V. G Bennett, Commissioner,
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

That graveyard cough. Use Pisos
Cure. Chalfunt 4 Bare sole agents.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

American and French Candies al
Barnes.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

West Virginia
At Rules held in the clerks office Of the
circuit cou:t Of Lcwi4 counIy, on theii tirss
Monday in February, 1878.
Gideon D. Camden aud Flora Camden Aa-
miuis,ra,ti1 UtRirs.sd p. Camdcu, de-
ceased,
IS.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

Huntington is closing out bis stock
o. BOYS 0vercoats..at cost.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

Go to Grcgory's and set light brown
sugar for 10 cents and white for 19l'
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

ST. Sss advertisement Of lupd Of
C. X. Ncslon. Those desiring to
purchase land can get bargain.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

Apples, oranges, lemons, currants.
raisins. ritrOu. prunes. figs and nuts Of
all kinds ut Barnes.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

A Guo lot Of fancy stationery at the
pos, Office, which will be sold cheap.
Go and examine il.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

60 to Petcrson's Drug S!orE api get
three straight lamp chImurys for ten
cents. Crimrcd top lamp chimueys,
No. !, a, avo cents each, aud all kinds
Of lamp aud llnr fixture, cltop.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

Apples. Oranges aud LeuOus at
WiIGin,ous.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

Fine Autograph Albums, fancy aud
common paper. ind full assortment
OF stationery for sale at the post Office.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

Choice Buckwheat -four for sale at
Woodford s mill.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

Go to WiIkiusOn'B' for AtuOrc
Mince.meat.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

Dried corn aud green pickles at
l}r;nkman's.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09
California Pears at Wilkiuson's.

Raisins, currauts, miucc. meat, coca
uuts, oranges aud lemons at Gregory's.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

Corn meal aud Flour for sale at j.
A. Barnes.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

All kinds Of family groceries Of tho
very best 4u !ity Ut I;aracs''
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

Fresh Timothy Sced-bast in TOWN.
at Briukmans.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

Go to GrcgOry's for your Baking
Powders-4lcta per pound.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

White sugar l.lctS Ut l]arues.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

Rnisius, 1gs,p ruucs, crackcrs..aAd soaps
of ull kinds. With q full stock Of first.
class groceries, all Of which will 10 sold
at bottom prices. Give nc call.
Mus. PATTERSON.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

Go and sec ths glassware at Gregg
Us.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09


Gregory says hc eau save you all
money by buying your groceries and
ccutectloncries Of him.
Apples, oranges, lemons, currants,
raisins. ritrOu, pFuncs. figs and nuts Of
all kinds ut Barnes.
Choice Buckwheat -four for sale at
Woodford s mill.
Go to GrcgOry's for your Baking
POSders-4lcta per pound.
Morning Glory Baking Powders for
40cts 4. GregOrv's.
Apples and potatoes always on hand
at Brinkman's
A fue' assortment Of French Candies
at Wilkinson's.
Sweet dried corn and pickles Of the
best quality at Barnes.
G.-G.-G.-GregOry's Great Gro
ccry.
A fue assert mcnt Of Bohemian Va
scs at Barnes.
Dried corn and hOmiuy at Brink
mans.
Go to Briukmau's aud SEQ his dis
play Of hardware.
Best pickles, choice niuce meat, DO.
Iogna sausage, saraincs, and scotch
huff allIrs. PuttersOn's.
Dried apples at Briukman's.
Dried peaches ut Briukmau'S.
Raisius and Gurrauts at Wilkinson {
-new crop.
Bring your eggs to GrcgOry's and
get IL ceuts per dozen,
----SSk--
Please Ma, take me down to Greg
Ory's.
Axes from 75cts to 81 80 at Brink
mans,
-----
Rnisins .0gs, pruurs, crackcrs..aAd soap
of ull kinds. With q full stock Of first
class groceries, all Of which will be sOlt
at bottom prices. Give nc call.
Mus. p ArTERsoS.
Go to WiIkiusOn's' for Atwor'
Mince. meat.
81. :-- 90: -. ee--s--s;S5----,-
White sugar l2llcts ut Barues'.
All kinds Of family groceries Of th
very best 4a' lily Ut Iia'ass'
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

Axes from 75cts to 81 80 at Brink
mans.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

Morning Glory Baking Powders fol
4Octs at GregOrV's.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

Bring your eggs to GrCgory's aud
get IL ceuts per dozen,
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

Best pickles, choice miuce meat, bo-
IOgna sausage. sar6incS, and scotch
huff alllrs. Puttersou's.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

Please Ma, take me down to Greg
ory's.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

v. G. Bennett. Airy. fet94N
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

Apples and potatoes always on hand
at Brinkman's
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

Dried corn and hOmiuy at Brink
mans.
Go to Brinkmau's aud sec his dis
play Of hardware.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-10-24
Sllerif,s Sale.
John b. Durham.

John B. Durham, } No. s7ai. In Dis
VS.. trict Court of BOs-
Heirs of Dougherty. sier, La.
Dy virtue of q writ of seizure and sale issued
ID in the above named suit, and to me direct
ed, have seized and will proceed to sell at
public auction to last and highest bidder, at
the Court house, in the town Of Bellevue, La.
within the legal hours of sale, ON the third
Saturday, the 10th day of November, A. D.,
1873, the following described property, to-wit:
The east half of section twenty one, and the
west half of section twenty two, all in town
ship number nineteen, of range number thir-
teen, northwest, La, contai ling in all six hun
bred and forty acres.
All of said property is situated in the parish
of BOssier, La and to be sold to pay and sat
isfy said writ-say the sum of s., 1893 80, be-
sides interest and all costs.
Terms of Sale-Cash, without benefit of ap.
praisement.
j. B. ONEAL, Sheriff
Per CHAs. A. DEvERRUx, Deputy
Bellevue La, Oct. 10, 1878.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-10-24
STATE OFLOUISIAN

Al
Sherif>s Office, Bellevue, Oct 3, 1873.
In compliance with the laws of Louisiana.
L notice is hereby given that a general cleo
ton will be held in the State of Louisiana on
the Tuesday succeeding the first Monday in
November next, viz: Tuesday, November 5tl
at which election there are to he chosen by the
qualified voters
A State Treasurer.
A Representative the 46th Congress Of the
United States, for the 4th Congressional Dis
trict, composed of the parishes of R,.pi,les,
Vernon, Sabine. Natchitoches, Grant, Winn,
Red River, DeSoto, Caddo, B0ssicr. Webster
and Dienville.
One Senator to represent the twenty first
Senatorial District, composed of the parishes of
cossicr, Bicnville, Webster and Claiborne.
One Representative for the parish of Bossier
One Parish Judge for the parish of Bossier
Que Sheriff for the parish of Bossier.
One Coroner for the parish of Bossier.
Six Police Jurors, being one Police Juror for
each Police Jury Ward in the parish of Bossicr
Seven Magistrates being two for Ward No.
6. and one from each of the other wards OF
BOsSier parish.
Seven Constables, being two from Ward No
6. aud one for each of the other Wards of Bos
Ter parish.
For taking the vote of qualified electors of
this parish, on the proposed Amendment to the
Constitution of the State of Louisiana, under
Act No. 70 Of Regular Session Of 1873, on the
question of removing the State Capital from
New Orleans to Baton Rouge.
For taking the vote of the qualified electors
of the Parish of Bossier ON the proposed
Amendments to the Constitution of this State,
under Act No. "a, Regular Session, 1873.
For taking the vote of the qualified electors
of the Parish of Bossier on the proposed
Amendments to the Constitution Of this State,
under Act No. IL of Extra Session Of 1878.
All Assessors, Registrars of voters, commits
nllSSIOnnfS al nd nth ntf hnrntp
concerned, are hereby directed to hold said
election for the above named officers, in all
| things according to law, and make return
thereof j. b. .ONEAL
Sheriff of Bossier Parish
T. ID. WILLIAMS, Recorder.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-10-24
Institutional Amendments
Official.
70 the Qualified Electors Of
the state of Louisiana.
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE,
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
N.w Orleans, July II, 1878. ]

New Orlealls, July IL 1901
,-.o,,ee of article l47 of the Constitu-
P pun nf this State, publication is hereby
u,a III. voters of this State OF the pr0pos-
tse, a,,.admcnts TO the Constitution of this
r. A" freed to nv two-thirds of the members
Ptaa :, ,"r,rh House of the General Assembly,
|ee'ea s.;ou of 1873, and which are required
y ~ ~ nhli.hrd. three months before the next
e w election for Representatives to the
sen nars, Assembly, in at least one newspaper
eeim a,@r ,ari.h Of this State, in which a news
y e CIV, Sail be published. Said amendments
pap s.,r more fully in acts Nos 3and - OF the
'll Pr session of the General Assenhb y of
~ and in act No T. of the extra session OF
- q. e g neral Assembly of 1873, which are "tii-
y III unfinished for the information OF the 20
ea,. ma pJ which will be submitted TO the PEG
~ - !. ,he next general election to be held on
r. \. srtl day of November, mex J 1878, IN such
y ss anne and form that the people may vote
M a auaipst each amendment. separately,
w. ad Il . majority of the votes at said election
s ssa,l ,nurove and ratify all or either Of said
s monuments, the same shall become part Of
'ae WILL A STRONG,
Secretary of State.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-10-24
Constitutional Amendments

immediately redistrct the State, and provide
for the authority of clerks, and the election and
criminal jurisdiction of Justices of the Peace
oecond-Ihat as soon as the Legislature
snail have acted as aforesaid, the Governor
shall by proclamation call an election for JUS
tices OF the Peace for each parish, except the
parish of Orleans, and for district judges. i'm
each district created by the redistricting.
where one or more parishes have been added,
or taken from the existing judicial district,
and for State Attorneys, as above provided.
except in the parish of Orleans, where the
District Attorney for the parish shall be State
Attorney. This election shall be held on the
same day throughout the State, which day
shall not be less than sixty nor more than
ninety days after the passage of said act The
terms OF the officers elected at said election
shall expire at the general election of 1880, and
inc limitation on the change of districts, often
err than once every four years, shall not be
considered as having effect before the general
election of $780,
Ih.rd-That the judicial system, as estab
!ished by the Constitution of 1868, shall remain
IN force until the expiration Of the thirtieth
computation the day of the election
F0urth-The adoption of these Amendments
shall not vacate the offices of the present
clerks OF courts in each parish.
NUMBER SEVENTEEN.
Article one hundred and thirty two of the
Constitution shall he abrogated.
NUMBER EIGHTEEN.
The Superintendent of Public Education
snail receive a salary of thirty-five hundred
dollars, payable quarterly on his own warrant
NUMBER NINETEEN.
No license tax shall be imposed by the State.
or any parish or municipal authority, on any
mechanical trade, manufactory or factory
except such as may require police regulations,
i'll towns and cities.
NUMBER TWENTY.
The Legislature is authorized to EXEMPT
from State, municipal or parish taxation
household goods, such lis filniture. wearing
apparel, tools of trade or profession and fami
" portraits. not exceeding in aggregate value
the sum of five hundred dollars.
ACT NO. II, EXTRA SESSION OF 1878.
NUMBER TWENTY-ONE.
Strike out the first part of Article I42 of the
Constitution of 1868, which reads: "a uni.
versity shall be established and maintained in
the city of New Orleans. 1t shall be composed
OF law, medical and a collegiate depart
ment each with appropriate faculties. The
General Assembly shall provide by law for its
organization and maintainance;" and insert !:
" The university shall be maintained. 1t shall
be composed of a law, q medical and an aca-
demical department, and such other depart
ments as may be established by law, each with
appropriate faculties; provided, that the law
and medical departments already organized
shall continue in the city of New Orleans, and
the academical and other departments may be
located elsewhere in the State
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-10-24

NUMBER ONE.
That the seat of government shall he estab-
r,aa.l at the city Of Baton Rouge or at the city
y ~ vsw Orleans, as the majority 0i the voters
y tho state may determine at the next ensn-
= ' election those V, ting to locate the State
. ms At Baton Rouge shall indorse ON their
.;eksts. For state Capital. baton Rouge;
,ha.e voting to locate the capital ut New Or
,ssns shall in,lorse on their tickets, For State
Capital, New Orleans.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-06-13
DOMESTIC.

ADAPT YOU SHOES TO YOUR Feet
Why 1t should be desirable to have q
small, weak foot any more than a small
and weak brain Is not easy 10 conceive.
For the purpose Of having such small
feet, not a few wear boots one or two
sizes too small, and about twO-thirds Of
the width of the foot as 1t would be at
the ball If allowed to spread as it does
when standing without the confinement
OF the boot. As a natural and necessary
result of such pinching confinement,
the foot becomes deformed and larger
than 1t would naturally grow, with en-
larged joints, and toes turned from a
line parallel with the foot TO say nothing
Of the troublesome oorns so annoying
and crippling to a large class of young
women. The worst results OF this Grip
ping custom of wearing small and
narrow boots is felt by children when
allowed to out-grow their boots. 1t is
poor economy to allow the young to
wear boots when the feet have become
too large for them, since deformity of
the feet is easily produced at this time.
When the boot is too short for the
wearer, and the heel is too high, the
ingrowing of the nails Is a perfectly
natural result.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-06-13
SCIENTIFIC.

Catching Electric EelS. - The gym
serpentine in form than the common
eel, and frequently attains a great size.
1t is found IN the rivers and marshes OF
South America, where the natives fish
for it in a singular manner. M. Bon
pland describes a scene witnessed by
him in one of the marsby pools of Vene-
zuela. About thirty horses and mules
were driven into the water by a number
of Indians, who, armed with long canes
and harpoons, prevented them from re-
turning to the banks until the object of
the battue was attained. The trampling
of the horses and the shouts of the In
dams soon produced p scene of wild
excitement. Writing on the surface
of the water, and gliding under the
bellies of the animals, the gymnoti dis
charged through them repeated shocks
frem their electric batteries, while the
poor bewildered brutes convulscd and
terrified, their names erect, and their
eyes startling with pain and anguish,
made unavailing efforts to escape.
The cells, from four 10 six feet In
length, and livid in color, had the APP
pearance OF great water serpents, and
n in particular was observed which
discharged the whole power Of Its
battery along the belly OF the horse. In
less than a quarter OF an hour the cleo
trical energy of the cells became ex-
hausted, and though some of the horses
ard mules had been benumbed and
drowned, the greater number scrambled
ashore and recovered.
The cells In their exhausted state were
easily captured. The extraordinary
power OF the gymnotus was placed be-
yond doubt a few years ago, when
living specimens of this fish were ex-
hibited in the Adelaide Gallery and
Polytechnic Institution. The illustrious
Faraday took the opportunity Of expert
menting upon it, and established to his
satisfaction the indemnity of its peculiar
power with that of voltaic electricity of
peculiar intensity. The eel he he ex-
perimented with was only forty inches
long, yet 1t produced a succession of
shocks at short intervals, affected the
galvanometer, and impaired magnetism
to iron.