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ponds EXTRACT.
ponds EXTRACT.
The Peoples Remedy.
The Universal Pain Extractor.
Note: Ask for Ponds Extract.
Take no other.

Rear, for I will speak ef Axcellent
thinf.s.''
PONDS ExTRACT-r The great Vegetable
th Ssq destroyer; g. Has been in use over
curative virtues cannvt be excelled
CHILDREN. No family can afford to be without
C0ntrsicns .e S..u ASoaas.s.' nrHisss,
almost Instantly by external application.
Promptly relieves pains Of Burns, scalds,
Ratls, Felons, Corns, etc. Arrests in.
Illumination, reduces swellings, stops bleeding.
removes diecoloration and heals rapidly.
KS lind 1t their best friend. Ii assuares
the pains to which they are peculiarly
suo}ect,notably fullpess and pressure IN
the head, nausea vertigo, &c. It promptly
amehorateg and permanently heals al
knds Of ahnammattons and ulcera-
HEMOR RHOIDS or PILRSfand in thu tba
only immediate relief and ultiuate cure.
No case, however chronic on Obstinate cau
long resist its regular use.
kidney D1sEAsEs has only my es usS e sr
BLEERISss iIo% rom any cause. For this it is a sp..
ei0c. It has saved hundreds of lives vAen all
other remedies failed to arrest hleeding from
nose, stomach. luaEs, and elsewhere.
TOOTHACHE, EArAehes Neuralgia and
o stns%Ssasn q. sr Al alike relieved and
RHYSECIANSof all schools who are acquainted with
Ponds Extract Of Witch Hazel recon-
mend it In their practice. We have letters Of
commendati0n from hundreds of Physicians,
many of whom order it for use in their own
practice. In addition to the foregoing, they
order its use for Swellings of all kinds
Quinsy, Sore Throat, 1nnamed Tom
sils, simple and chronic Diarrh0a, ca.
tArfk N0r which it is . specifc), Chill.
claims, Frosted Feet, Stings Of
Insects, Musquit0es, ETC., Chained
Hands, Face, and indeed all man1sr Of
skin diseases.
TOILET USE. Removes S0reAaSs, Rou9hness
and SmartinGs heals Cuts, Eruptions
and Pimple2. 1t reUipes, ssvigorates and
ryrsshss While wonderfully improving the
C0MbIexi0n.
TO TARMERS- Extract. No Stock
Breeder, no Livery Man can afford 70 be with
out it. It is used by all the eading Livery
Stables, Street Railroads and RHt H0Esemen
in New York CITY. It has no equal for Sprains,
Harness or Saddle Chafngs, Stiffness,
Eeratches, SweHings, Cuts, Lacerstions, Bleed
3nSS, Pneumonia, Colo, DiarTh1a, Chills,
Colds, &c. Its range Of action is wide, and the
relief it affords IL prompt that it is invalua-
BILE In every Farm-yard as well as in every
Farmhouse. Let it be tried once, and you
will never be without it.
CAUTIONg Ponds Extract has heen initiated.
The genuine article has the words Ponds
Extract blown in each bottla II il prepared
by the only persNAA HV5Rg who ever
knew how to prepare 4 properly. Refuse all
other prepafatiops ct Witch Hazel. This il
kbSpitals Of this country and Europe,
0sST0RT and Uses Of F%Adtf Evfr.cf.
IN pamphlet form, esNt Zee on s-,plication to
PONDS EXTRACN G0lGp ~ e. 1sider
Lamp. New xQEka
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

Two YOUNG PHYSICIANS.-When young men
of good talents and character devote sufficient
time and study to their professions, they secure
honorable and profitable positions
This is illustrated by the fortunes of two young
physicians Of this city-Dr. J. Newton Nc
Chesney, son of Dr. " NJ. S. McChesney, who is
now physician in charge of Staten Island Eos-
pital, N. Y; and DR.. VIM. A. Frazier, son of
VIM. Frazier, Esq, who is now assistant surgeon
in the Missouri Eye and Ear Infirnary in st
Louis, Mo.
1t affords us pleasure to note the success of
these young friends. and hope that their profess
sionl careers will besoGlle distinguished, and
that others will follqw their example and pre-
pare themselves well ny close application, and
thereby become ornaments of their profession
and benefactors of the human family.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

W ~ - -. ttessS&
vs.,
The New Haven Wheel Co........... Defendant
In AssunspsI an attachment. =
Tne object OF this suit 10 to recover OF the De-
ferdant the sum Of SS8Q. - with interest there's
any estate or effects belonging or due to the
Of StauntOn and county of Augusta, sufficient
to satisfy to the plaintiffs the amount Of said
debt with interest and costs.
The Defendant, The New Haven Wheel Co.
not having entered its appeNrShSA Snd II an
pearing by affidavii 48ed1 kAt Il Is = non resi-
dent of tAa S5ate ii ID ordered that it do appear
here wltkkn uR6 month after due pubIicatfon Of
tht! notice, and do what is necessary to protect
Its interest. Teste.
j. N. RYAN. Clerk,
HUDSON 4 PATRICK, p. q. mar5-4t
nIsn0hUTION OF CO.FAKfNER-
was this day disc wed by mutual consent. BY
me 1GyFns q TIE dissolution, Mr.. Charles 8.
CfoMdef is alone authorized to settle up the
4 .h,.ts CHARLES 8, CROWDER.
ksssr~ ~. CHARLES G. BURKE.
Htaunton, March 18th, 1878.
Atparties holding CLAIMS against the above
n51h M please present them to the undersign-
AL tGnons indebted to the firm will please
coms HfWard and settle, as after the expiration
OF y am required to placeall unpaid bills
IN the hands of q collector. The business Will
hereafter be conducted by the undermined
CHARLES 8. CROWDER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

Ths sale 0ftns Hose PROPERTY was postponed
to next saturday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

The Communication concerning the Presby-
terrain church Of Waynesboro' will appear in
the next ISSUE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

JAMES +. TINsLEY,
u y REaetieal Hriehlayer,
and work warranted to be of best materials
and superior workmanship.
~ also furnish DESIGNS PLANS and SPEC
IFICATIoNs for Buildings, &C. Best references
given. marl9-6m
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ola st.upton Artil,erv q, 1914.

The appended roll of John G. Sowerss Com
pany of Artillery has heen handed to us for pub
LEGATION. This was finely uniformed company,
and regarded with SO much pride by the people
of Staunton, that just before they marched to
the war; in 1914, they were presented with q
splendid stand of colors, by the wives, sisters,
mothers and sweethearts they left behind. At
ter q tour of service they returned to their
homes, butsince then death has made sad havoc
in their ranks. Nearly all ofthese brave and gall
liant men have heard the last reveille, and gone
to shat undiscovered country from whose
bourne no traveller returns" A few of the sur
vivors are still with us, and may well look
back with pride and satisfaction to the period.
when they obeyed their country's call and
marched from their homes to the tented field,
with flying colors, and hearts beating in unison
with the thrilling flfe-note and rafting drum.
All honor to the brave old soldiers.
MUSTER ROLL OF CAPT. JOHN c. soWERS's
COMPANY OF ARTILLERY,
John G. Sewers, Capt. VIM. FLANAGAN
VIM. Young. lSt 1t. Caleb Fitzpatrick
BENZ. 81. Brady, I'd 1t. Enoch FentOn,
Alex. Shields, 1St Ser. VIM. Henderson,
Thos Sperry, I'd Ser. Isaiah Jones,
Jas. Coalter, 3rd Ser. Daniel Knowls,
John Temple, 18th Ser. Peter Kurtz
Hugh Paul, LIST Cor. VIM. LecoSt,
RObt. Roberts, I'd Cor. Abraham Leyvell,
John Fisher, Sd Cor. John Merritt,
]. L. COwardin, 4th Cor. Frederick MooMaugh,
Sam'l Cups. Fifer, VIM. McMorrow,
David Hills, Fifer, David hardwood
VIM. Miller, drum'r John A North,
Henry Snider, drum'r, Robert Orr,
Daniel Keith Joseph Points,
VIM. Anderson, Eli Parent,
John Beaton Alex. Paris.
Adam Bickle, Joseph Payne
James Brown, David Rough,
Wm Berry, David Rush,
James Bichie, VIM. Robertson,
James s. Conevy, John Riece,
John L. Cowardin, John Smith.
VIM. Catlett, Daniel Turnipseed,
Nath. Callahan, Daniel Trayer,
Robt. w. Caro-, Joseph Trout,
Henry Decker, Austin Wright,
James Dicky, Samuel II. Woodward,
Samuel Earnest, Samuel Wood,
Royal Freeman, Anthony Wexford,
John G. Flack, Joseph Vanmeter,
VIM. Fancelor.-65.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

Buy your fresh Shad from CoFFMAN al
Glenn,a old Stand.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26
rHE H1eu1ANp Rncornrn

THE HIGHLAND REcoRDER.-E. v. Blake
more, ESQ.,, of the law firm of Blakemore &
Blakemore, has become one Of the Editors and
Proprietors Of the Highland RECORDER, having
purchased the interest in that journal 'iof Mr..
Geo. M Jordan. The last issue of the Recorder
contains the graceful salutatory Of Mr.. Blake
more and the valedictory of Mr.. Jordan. The
new editor is a native Of this county, and we
extend to him the ~ offriendship, and hope he
win find niafs prilnroses than thorns in the
path Of his JOURNALISTIC journey. and that his
pockets may jingle with The bright "doiiars q
our daddies,"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

There will be meeting of the ''Dime socia,-
bleY Of The First HresbyteriaH Church al Ea}d-
rama tonight. 1 y - 4 "a 81 i al
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

BAKER BROS. have just received lot Of
those Nice Lake Herring.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

Fresh fish and Vegetables received every day
by M. D. COLEMAN at Glenn's old stand.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

SALE OF BLoopEp sToCK.-Mr. A. NJ. Bow
man. who pays particular attention to tho rails
ing Of blooded stock, recently sold eighteen
short-horn cattle and one blooded colt to Mr.. j.
s. Latimer, of Abingdon, Illinois, and shipped
them for their destination on last Tuesday from
the Waynesboro' depot.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

NEW HARDWARE FIRM.-Mr. Frank Alexan-
der, lately with Mr.. H. M. McIlhany, and Mr..
H. H. Myers, of Lexington. Va, have purchas-
ed the stock and trade of Mr.. A. T. Gilkeson in
the hardware business and will continue the
business at the old stand Of Messrs. Woods &
Gilkeson under the town hall, under the firm
name Of Frank Alexander & Co. Mr.. Alexan-
der has had considerable experience in the
business, and we bespeak for the new concern
aliberai share ofpublic patronage.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

NEW VEGETABLE SToRE.-Mr. C. c. Wheat
has opened Vegetable supply store in the
storeroom under Grange Hall where he will
receive fresh vegetables every day, and will
supply families with the best and freshest vege-
tables low PRICES. Can ana eSaA9iae his STOCK
and give him your orders. va u Il =
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

You will find Fresh Lettuce. Onions, Kale,
Radishes, &C., &C., at Grange Hail. For sale low
for cash. c. G. WHEAT.
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Pause, SmOkeri and study Economy
Go to FIFER & CO.'S, and test the matter to
your own satisfaction. THEY DEFY CoMPETI-
TON. feb26-1m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

STRUCK BY A LoCoMoTIvE.-On Sat-
urday night last, Robert Meeks, while
walking up the railroad track under the
influence of liquor, met an engine COM
ing down. The engineer blew his
whistle, but Meeks refused to leave the
track, and was struck by the locomotive,
thrown from the track, and his skull
badly fractured. DR.. Gooch was called,
and dressed his wounds, and he seems
to be getting along very well. 1t is
marvellous that he was not killed
Mountain Herald, Hinton, W. VU,)
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LEGAL NOTICES.

VyIRGINIA-IN vAcATIoN-In the Clerks
office, circuit court Aggusta 'eounty
M n. e. III sl; isi aa.;rm.u. ss' p,.,n,,r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

LEGISLATIVE RETRENCHMENT.-W
think that the Legislature at its late
session acted most Inconsistency in pass
ing the retrenchment act and failing to
pass the bill to enforce the collection of
the Moffett register tax. Inconsistency
is not the most grievous of legislative
sins; but in this instance the Legislature
inf1icts serious injury upon the State
The retrenchment act does not save q
third as much money as might have
been collected from the register with the
help Of the enforcement bill. There
was something in the undercurrents of
legislative scheming that was adverse to
Fthe collection of very large revenue
from the Moffstt register. Even the in
ventor of that instrument was not dis
tinguished for his wonted perseverance
and parliamentary activity in support of
the enforcement" bill.-Rich. Dis
patch.
TEXAS BANDITTI-A RAILROAD
TRAIN ROBBED BY MASKED MEN-THE
EXPRESS AGENT SHOT. Hutchisas Tea
as, March 19.-Train No. 4, on Houston
and Texas Central railroad, due here at
10:05 last night was robbed by four mask
ed men. The express car was taken
possession of, mail plundered, and the
express messenger (Thomas) murdered.
About fifteen or twenty shots were ex-
changed. The leader Of the gang was
about twenty-six or twenty-seven years
old. They all appeared to be young
men. They made the engineer, fireman,
agent, and negro who was on the plat
form, stand in front Of the express-car
door So the messenger could not fire.
Wien leaving they took northeasterly
direction, going towards Trinity Bot.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

CHANGE OF DIVISIONS OF THE CHEs. AND o.
RAILRoAD.-The three divisions ofthe Chss. &
Q. Railroad as they existed heretofore have been
reduced to two-the eastern extending from
Richmond to Covington, and the Western
from Covington to Huntington. The three
original divisions were as follows
The Eastern from Richmond to Staunton +;
the middle from Staunton to Hinton; and the
Western from Hinton to Huntington. This
change Yill discommode those running on the
passenger trains, Who live In this city, and if
this arrangement shall continue for any great
length Of time. may cause their removal, which
would be greatly regretted by our citizens gene
rally.
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What is home without a baby? Many chill
dren have coughs and cold just no ", and should
have the greatest care, and bottle of DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

The Supervisors had a meeting Oh last Satup.
day, at which they allowed large number of
accounts for various services rendered the coun-
fv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

Mr.. Salomonsky, of the Norfolk and Rich
mond houses of Salomonsky & Co., merchant
tailors ia still at the Virginia Hotel, and has
received neW line OF samples Of Gents dress
goods. which he is prepared to make to order
in the latest styles and best manner, at low
prices He will remain in Stanton until to-
morrow wednesday, night. Give him . call.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26
WANTS.

WANTS.
TTYANTED.-At Staunton Wagon Factory,
w 100000 feet dry Oak and Hickory timber
for Wagon Manufacture.
200O0 feet inch Dry Pine Lumber.
CO00 ~ +"
s S$$s r.. !.
1000 f." of l, ". 1L, ~ and inch Dry
Pine Lumber Is inches wide.
marriott GIBBS, LICKLITER & SHOMO.
WHEATl WHEATI!-And other Grain
w Wanted!
1900 Bushels prime Wheat,
10000 bushels Prime Corn,
10000 bushels Prime Oats,
1000 bushels Prime Rye.
Delivered along the line Of the G. d o. r. R.,
and the Valley Railroad.
nov12-6m p. B. SUBLETT.
(YLOVER 6EEDf CLOVER NEEDU
NJ WANTED TO PURCHASE
X0Oo Bushels of Prime Clover Seed. Parties
who have Seed will please call with sample.
n0v13-5m p. B. SUBLETT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

LAND SALEs.-E. M. Cushing & Son, Auc-
tioneers. On Saturday last the following pieces
of property were sold.
By Grattan & Ransom, comm'rs, lot fronting
Is feet On Frederick ST., bought by B. 7. Bagby
at $3.50.
Lot fronting 81 feet on New St., bought by B.
T. Bagby at $3.50.
Lot on corner friedrich and New St., bought
by r. M. Ayres at 81 $50.
r. Craig, com'r sold the lot on the.corner of
Points and Market St., to Henry Hyer at s645. u
Messfs. Fnits and Nelson, cara'rs, sold a tract
of q acres III miles S. Of stauntnn on the
Greenville road. to VIM. Jordan at the price of
100.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

Y. M. c. A.-Mr. A. M. Simpson, leader of the
Y. M. G. A. meeting Sunday evening, read the
last chapter Of Romans. and made appropriate
remarks. After which the Rev. Messrs Baker
AND Burr, and J. E. Guy addressed the Associa-
tioa.
Prof. Z. FOyntz will conduct the exercises
next Sunday. Subject: the lst Chap. of Corin-
thians.
Hour 411P.M.
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mar5

made Boots, every pair warranted, al
WELlEH'S Foot and Shoe Store.
81 will buy Lady's Good Morocco Shoe, and
S25 pair of the best quality, at
WELLER'S Boot and Shoe Store,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

Gentlemen's fine Calf Box Toe and Plata Gun
WE1LER's Hdot, shoe and Hat Store.
$l,2a will buy Misses good Morocco Shoe, at
WELLERS Boot and Shoe Store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

Fresh Vegetahles-to-day-at Grange Hall
For sale Low for cash G. G. WHEAT.
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Aid Society somewhat less.
Recess was taken till 6, p. NJ.
EVENING SESSION
opened with an earnest prayer by Rev. James
Thomas, Presiding Elder OF the Lynchburg
District.
The amount of collection for burial of Rev,
W. w. Leewood, sl2.01.
MISSIONS
Committee on missions reported the follow
ing appropriations: Salem district, 500; Wheel
ing district. 500; Lynchburg district 500
Staunton district, 2570-distributed as follows
White Hall, S52; Jefferson. s32; New Market,
S32; Rockingham, $40; Mt. Vernon, $2S High
land, $50; Broadway. $40; Summers, s5e; Union,
S34 Spring creek $780,
The following is the organization of the
Church Extension Board: President, James
Thomas; Vice President, M Spriddle; Record
ing Secretary, N. M. Carroll; Corresponding
Secretary. C. G. Key; Treasurer. Alfred Young.
The amount receiyed from last years min
utes S2O3.96. 1t was resolved that all minutes
not sold should be returned. A deficiency ex-
listing in the minutes fund.- it was resolved to
distribute this amount among the districts, to
be raised during the next year, and the Elders
are to be held responsible for the amounts al
letted to their districts. 1t was ordered that
1000 copies of the minutes of the present Con-
ference be printed.
Underthe second question, the following per-
sons were admitted on trials Chesapeaks Dis
trict-Solomon Hammond, Thomas B. Snow
den, Chas. T. Ward; Potomac Distric-John H.
Maryland, BENZ. Stepney; staunton District
Patrick H. Howard, of Union circuit; Rob't 8.
SMITH, Winchester circuit; Alfred w. Brown,
Staunton statiops Lynchburg District, Leroy
Diggs, Charlottesville CIRCUIT.
The Bishop announced that Rev. Il. ". s.
Peck had been transferred from the New YORK
Conference to the Washington Conference.
The appropriation OF $500, to be raised for
educational purposes, was distributed among
the districts and about equally divided between
the Freedms4s Aid Society and The Education
al fund.
Aresolution was adopted patitioning the Gen
eral Conference to increase the missionary APP
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

Water rents are payable ss,sai-aaaa "a,
advance on the LIST of January and the lst
July.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26


opened with devotional exercises, conducted
by Rev. Mr.. Spriddle.
Rev. Benz. Roberts, Of the Staunton District,
was, on motion, discontinued. London Briggs,
of Ale xandria, was continued, and VIM. P. Ry-
der continued on trial.
Under the fifth question, Who are deacons of
the second class the following persons report
ed their collections for the ministerial, church
extension and episcopal funds, were represent
ed by their presiding elders, and were passed:
John w. Daley, Sam1 Brown, Geo. I. Wright.
Rob't o. billiard, John E. Williams, Joshua
Barnes, BENZ. II. Nugent, Chas. W. Foreman,
Perry Mcpherson, Winstead Galloway, and
John A. Reid.
When the name Of Benz. W. Brown was pro-
posed, his advancement was opposed by Rev
]. A. Scott, who, in the course of his remarks,
said he had good cause to believe him guilty of
immortality, but he was stopped by the point
Of order that such remarks should not be made
before the convention. An animated discus
sion arose, during which the character of B. w.
Brown was warmly defended by a number Of
neighboring ministers and his presiding elder,
which was put a stop to by the Bishop. He
considered such remarks improper before the
Conference, and if Mr.. Scott knew anything
against the character of Mr.. Brown, he ought
70 DrlnS charges against MIN. lie, therefore,
suggested that q committee should be appoint
ed to whom Mr.. Scott could tell what he had
to say against Mr.. Brown. This was according
ly done, the committee appointed, and, pend
Ing their report, the examination of B. w.
Brown was suspended.
Under the seventh question, Who have been
elected and ordained elders during the past
year? the following reported their collections
ana were elected: Albert c. Steptoe, L. J. VAL
entlne' VIM. Davis, Francis Bell, John A.
Holmes, Geo. w. Jenkins
Under the twenty-first question, Have any
local preachers been ordained? the following
from chesapeake district w. H. Butler Fran
els Thomas, Elizabeth Booth, and Geo. H. John
son-were recommended for deacen's orders.
but for various reasons were Withdrawn. as
was also the names of Geo. w. Carter. of Pc
tomac district, and Patrick H. Howard. Of the
Staunton district
Richard H. Adams and Benj Myers. of the
Chesapeake district, were not elected.
Leroy Dlggs, of the Lynchburg district and
Solomon Hammond, of the chesapeake dis
trict were elected
Thos. T. snowden, Of Chesapeake district.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-08
An TInexnected Visitor

Some time ago large and excited
crowd Of citizens rushed to one of the
wharves in New Orleans as if some cat
astrophe had happened. No explosion
had taken place, however, no suicide or
accidental drowning had occurred. but
the cause of the gathering was no less
one of some interest An alligator-a
real, scaly, huge monster-had suddenly
assembled from the muddy depths of the
Mississippi, and, crawling upon the
wharf, coolly surveyed the animated
panorama of our great thoroughface
He was evidently progressive alligator
gifted with an investigating mind, and
seemed to take great interest in the
signs of advanced civilization which
surrounded him. He basked lazily in
in the sun, and after while became ia
miliarized enough with the scene to gain
confidence, and to advance q little near
er to the levee. just then, unfortunate
ly, some one saw him, and exclaimed, in
voice of terror, can alligator p Our
amphibious friends nerves were dis
turbed by the cry, and making a right
about-face, he started at shape pace
for his native element. The people be-
tween him and the river scattered in all
directions, while those behind attacked
him with stones and bludgeons. The
unfortunate visitor was knocked sense
less. A big colored man tied rope
around his jaws and dragged him off,
grinning triumphantly at the thought of
what fine pair Of waterproof boots he
would have made out of the hide. The
alligator was some ten feet long, aud a
rather dangerous customer to meet alone
in a narrow path.