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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-27
A WOMEN DEFENDS A FORT.

Lord Kames, in his Sketches of the His
tory of Man." relates an extraordinary in
stance of presence of mind united with
courage. Some Iroquois in the year 1890
attacked the Fort de Vercheres, in Canada,
which belonged to the French, and had ap-
preached silently, hoping to scale the
pallisade, when some musket-shot forced
them to retire; on their advancing second
time, they were repulsed, in wonder and
amazement that they could perceive no per-
son, excepting woman, who was seen
everywhere. This was Madam de Yer
cheres, who conducted herself with as much
resolution and courage as if supported by
numerous garrison. The idea of storm
ing place wholly undefended, except by
women, occasioned. the Iroquois to attack
the fortress repeatedly, but after two days
siege, they found it necessary to retire lest
they should be intercepted ip their retreat.
Two years afterward party of the same
nation SO unexpectedly made their appear
ance before the same fort that girl of four
teen, the daughter of the proprietor, had
but just time to shut the gate. With this
young woman there was no person what
ever except one soldier; but not at all in
timidated by her situation, she showed her
self sometimes in one place, sometimes in
another, frequently changing her dress, in
order to give some appearance of a garri.
son, and always fred: opportunely. Ii
short, the faint-hearted Iroquois once more
departed without success. Thus the pres
ence of mind of this young girl was the
means of saving the fort.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-27
GENTLENIEN's EOOTMEN.

One Of the pests of the old theatre was
the gentleman's footman. He occupied his
masters seat in the boxes until he chose to
appear, and spat and threw orange-peel
upon the heads of the people in the pit,
and exaggerated all my lords ih-breeding.
These fellows were admitted gratis to the
upper gallery, which was setapart for their
use, and was the noisiest part of the house.
Atlength their riots became so unbearable
that the privilege was Withdrawn and the
doors closed against them. The next night
they assembled in large numbers, forced
their way in, and, notwithstanding the
presence of the Prince of Wales, proceeded
to the most violent extremes. The rest Of
the audience, who hated them heartily fol
their insolent airs, took part with the au-
thorities, o battle royal ensued, in which the thb
Jameses got the worst of it, and IS of theil
number were sent to prison. That famous
satire upon their order, High Life Below
Stairs" greatly excited their indignation
and they assembled each night TO hiss it,
! BelQauiG. r. ... .
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-27
A EIRD'S WING.

Did you ever look at birds wing, care
fully, and try to find out from it the way in
which it is used? People usually suppose,
either that q bird flies because it is lighter
than air, like balloon, or that it rows it.
self along as boat is rowed through the
water. Neither of these suppositions is
true.
A bird is not lighter than air, and does
not float; for when a bird is shot on the
wing it falls to the ground as quickly as q
squirrel On the contrary, bird flies by
its own weight, and could not fly at all if it
were not heavier than the air.
Look at a,quill feather, and you will see
that, on each side of the central shaft or
quill there is a broad, thin portion, which
is called the vane. The Vane on one side of
the shaft is quite broad and flexible, while
that on the other side is narrow and stiff;
and by looking at a wing with the feathers
in their places, you will find that they are
placed SO that they overlap little, like the
Stats on window-blind. Each broad vane
runs under the narrow vane of the feather
beside it, SO that, when the wing is moved
downward, each feather is pressed ur
against the stiff narrow vane of the one be-
side it, and the whole wing forms solid
sheet, like a blind 18th the Stats closed
After the down-stroke is finished aid tht
upstroke begins, the pressure is taken Of
from the lower surface of the wing, and be
gins to act on the upper surface and tt
press the feathers downward instead of up
ward. The broad vanes now have nothing
to support them, and they bend down ane
allow the air to pass through the wing
which is now like blind with the slat
open. By these two contrivanoes-th
shape of the wing, and the shape and al
rangement of the feathers-the wing resist
! the air on its first down stroke and rises th
bird little at each flap, but at each W
stroke allows the air to slide off at the sides
and to pass through between the feathers
, so that nothing is lost.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-27
1.r.- TAILO2S AT THE IT1 a.
MARKET.

The drofest disturbance thnt ever took
place within the walls of theatre happened
at the Haymarket in 1906. Years previous,
Foots had produced at that house q bur-
lesque piece the author of which was never
known, entitled, 1.-THE Tailcrs; or, h Trage-
dy for Warm Weather" The satire of the
piece gave great utnbrage to the craft after
which it was called. In the year above
named Dowton announced its revival for
his benefit. The bills were scarcely issued
when he received letter requesting him to
change the play, as it was highly offensive
to the trade, and promising if he would do
SO he should be assured Of a full house.
Dowton took no notice of this communica-
ton, upon which the knights of the needle
waxed wroth, called meeting, and swore
they would oppose him with might and
main. Menacing epistles now poured in
upon him, in which he was informed that
1900 tailors would attend the theatre to
hoot down the play. One who signed him.
self 'Death" wrote to Che proprietors to say
that 10000 more could be mustered il
necessary. Dowton laughed at these threats,
and persisted in his programme. But
when the night came he soon discovered
they were not idle ones. The brotherhood
had contrived to monopolize not only every
seat in the gallery save two, but to fill every
other part of the house. Dowton's appear.
ance was the signal for the uproar to begin;
a pair of shears was thrown OF him; he
offered f20 to any person who would point
out the man who threw them. His offer
was received with a yell and q shower of
other missiles. Not word would the audi
ence listen to; in vain did he now offer to
change the piece to '"The Village lawyer"
they would accept no compromise, and the
uproar within was echoed by crowd with
out who could not gain admittance. The
riot now became so violent that it was
necessary to send for q magistrate and o
force of constables; these were powerless
against the immense number of the rioters.
This victory over the law rendered them
more daring and furious than ever; fears
began to be entertained for the safety of
the building and the lives of the actors.
A troop of Life Guards was sent for; this
quickly settled the matter; there was
general stampede, but not before 1e had
been captured in their fight. .-Betgrauia.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-27

out regard to '.race, color or previous
condition" No such magnificent result
could be produced by communities rent
in twain on any color line or seriously
disturbed by domestic discords growing
out of the late war. With the restora-
ton of local self-government has come
quickly an almost marvellous prosperity.
On the departure of the rapacious car
pet-bagger gentle peace resumed its
sway, and the new and apparently incon-
gruous elements evoked out Of one Of the
grandest revolutions of modern times are
taking shape and giving unmistakable
signs of strength and harmony and pros
perity.
The magnificent cotton crop of 1878
shows with what courage the South has
gone to work since the restoration of its
political independence, and that cotton
when the recognized king of ante-bellum
days held, politically speaking, but a
barren sceptre in his grasp, compared
with his present power in the financial
circles of the world,
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-27
/ DINNER AT THE sULTAN,s
- PALACE. 81

The guest is not incumbered by too much
ceremony; no stiff, high-backed chair be-
wilders him and destroys his case; may I
say it?-he has not the care of a hdy
whom he must lead in to dinner, and upon
whose wishes he pust attend He crosses
his legs upon the cushion which is spread
for him, takes his spoon in one hand and
his serviette in the other, and without q
word waits till the dishes comes. A minute
or SO elapses, and then attendants bearing a
huge round tray arrive, and deposit it be-
tween the conuires. Upon this tray there is
large bowl of soup, together with little
plate, and one knife and fork for each guest.
There are besides, several tiny dishes, upon
which are displayed sweetmeats, pickles,
caviare, and olives; some pieces of bread
complete the array. For moment the
diners regard the tray, and perchance taste
ON olive or sweet. But the chief of the
table, if he be an intelligent person, does
not waste much time. With wave of his
hand to encourage his friends, he dips his
spoon into the soup-bowl, conveys the rich
gravy to his mouth, and in this he is at
once initiated by all his guests. Now and
then one or other will drop piece of bread
into the bowl, and fish it out again, either
for himself or very particular friend, and
SO the dipping goes on till the soup is fin
ished-the bowl empty. A pause ensues
while some cali for water, and others rest
in anticipation of the next course and the
next effort. Very shortly another dish
makes its appearance; this time, perhaps,
some kabobs or kind of hash, in which q
good quantity of vegetables are used. In
goes the spoons once more, and the feast
continues. Most probably the next pat will
be outlets or fowls, whereupon the various
pieces are taken up with the fingers, and
disposed of with some rapidity. And now
comes the critical moment for you, if you
are present at this feast asa stranger. You,
as European, will have placed your meat
on your plate, and viii be carefully cutting
it up, when suddenly q more than ordinary
juicy morsel will be pushed into your
mouth by a pair of very greasy fingers.
You must not resent this; it is a token of
loving Kindness sign that you are re-
spected, esteemed, beloved. Eat it; you
ore favored mortal A dish of vegetables,
CUR Ell simple, very likely succeeds, and then
one of pastry, in which chopped meat is
concealed; and, lastly, what the Turks who
speak English tell you is the Ottoman plum
pudding pillay-with just enough meat in
it to make it palatable. With your spoon
once more you take your turn in the general
scramble; you eat till the dish is empty,
and then, like your friends, lean back till a
Jug and ever are brought; water is poured
over your hands, cigarette is given you,
and the coffee comes. Your Turkish dinner
in the palace of Sultan Abdul Hamid is
finished. Peuna, the Sultan and the Porte.
Gay
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-27
wASHINGTON'S PERSONAL Ar
PEARANCE.

washington's looks are described as fol-
lows ws:-"Washington's was six feet, two
inches in height, with very erect, robust
stalwart frame. He had fine breadth of
of chest; long, wellshaped and very strong
arms; broad, large hand, with q grasp
like vice, and very staight, well-rounded
lower limbs He had large head set on
strong, full neck, with commanding
carriage His hair was brown, or dark
auburn; his eyes a grayish blue, set far
apart, and his complexion ruddy or forid-
Stuart, who painted him, declares that thf
sockets of his eyes were larger than he had
ever met with before, and the uppef part oi
his nose broader and fuller. ALI his feel
ings were indicative of the strongest naa
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-27
A mAGNIEICENT COTTON CROP

The rule of cotton as king, in the sense
originally conveyed, ceased nearly score
sf years ago. 1t was forced to abdicate,
and likemany another monarch ofmodern
times retired into partial obscurity. Yet
cotton, unlike many o., its dethroned
sompeers, has shown itself to be of right
royal race, if productiveness lays any
foundation for that distinction. The
crop harvested in the South last year was
The largest ever raised. 1t is estimated
1t five and quarter million bales-near-
ly half million in excess of the previous
year At an average price of cents per
pound this gives cash value Of over
b200,000,00 three-fourths of which at
least goes to reward the industry of that
section of the country, and restore the
rad losses and disasters of the past. But
Tor the yellow fever epidemic the net re-
ults would have been much greater.
Thousands of bales were lost by an i'm
perfect harvest, and its movement to
market has been greatly retarded through
he same cause.
There has been, within the last year OF
two, great increase of demand in
Europe for American cotton. The Euro
pean importation for 1878 was four mil
lion nine hundred and sixteen Thousand
four hundred and fifty bales, over three
tourths of which was supplied by th'
United States. The increased demanC
over the previous year was about half {
million bales. While the production o
this staple is increasing yearly in tn
United States it is falling off in thos
other cotton-growing countries iron
which European manufacturers expeete'
10 derive a supply. The Egyptian Gro
Is only one-half of that Of former years
East India hardly holds its own, Will
The supply from Brazil, Smyrna an
.sther countries is considerably less tha
heretofore. Prices are low but remunel
alive. much frmer than might be e1
rected in view of the prices of manufa'
tured goods, and can hardly be sustaine
unTess there is an improved market IL
The latter.
Aside from the mere pecuniary consii'
.rations which the cotton product of tt
South suggests it furnishes evidence th'
The people of the eotton-growing Stat.
s.e working harmoniously together wit
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-27

THE hostile Indians in Alaska, who
could easily eat up the two hundred
whites at Sitka and never miss them,
number nearly fifteen hundred fighting
men. That they are more inclined to
peace than war, however, is apparent
from the fact that, notwithstanding theil
pverpowering numbers at the time Of
their so called uprising, and the remote
ness of assistance, they did not indulge
IN any greater demonstrations than are
usual to the same number of savages on 6
spree at any time. The facts, when the
other side of the story is made public
will probably show that the white traders
1t Sitka, who supplied the natives viii
liquor, are responsible for most of the
trouble.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-27
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At a large hotel in Scarborough 1t As said
tbe landlord loses as many as fourteen hun
dred napkins year by reason OF the guests
putting them in their pockets in mistake
for pocket handkerchiefs.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-27

Our County Fair Grounds are to be
Increased to the extent of five acres, and
the rosy-cheeked farmer girls can knock
the biggest pumpkins that grow on their
trees and roll them in. There's plenty
Of room.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-27

DOM PIATT was knocked down in the
Capitol building at Washington last
night by NJ. c. Garrahan, the claimant,
Piatt was considerably worsted and
called Justify for help. 1t doesn't speak
well for the country that this much
needed knock-down has been so long de-
hycd.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-27

SEVEN and seventy days did the sol
diers tarry within the borders of Breath
lit, but at last the steady tramp of their
returning footsteps have quickened the
beatings of the Louisville maiden's heart
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-27

THERE is said to be a strong feeling
against the Mongoliau race in Melbourne,
Australia, where the Chinese have
already obtained footing in the capaci-
ty of tea merchants.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-27

Mayors in Italy do not appear TO- COM
mand high price. The Mayor Of Rusig-
nano, near Bologna, was carried off by
brigapds few days ago, but was released
on paying q ransom of $l20, aT
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-27

The business men of Louisville have
determined to probe for the disease that
affected their former Boards Of Trade,
and to organize one which shall be per-
feet in all its parts.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-27

THE Russian and Turk are falling on
each others necks and shedding tears in
a paroxysm of friendliness. The croco-
die is not strictly Egyptian animal.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-27

DR.. LIE MOVIES crematory at Wash
fngton, Pa, is to come to a base use at last.
1t will be converted into factory OF
bone dust for fertilizing purposes.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-27

lions, although his. Judgment aud great SELF.
command made it seem very different in lie
eyes of tile world" u e
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-27

GLADSTONE says he would die without
exercise. Why does not he go to the
Cape and let the Zulus chase him?
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-27

THE necessity of the hour at Stockton
CAL, is an inspector of steam gauges.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-27

The Indians of Nesada rely mainly for
food OH the pine cones, or nuts that grow
in great abundance in the pine forests.
The trees are small, rarely exceeding fifteen
feet in height when full grown, but in fruit
full seasons yield enormous quantities of
cones. These are dried and made into
bread, or roasted whole. The Indians go to
the harvest in large parties, mounted on
ponies and make pleasure excursion of
the work. ARRIVED at some central point
where water and grass are found" saws a
correspondent of the San Francisco Bulle-
Tin. 1.-The sqnaws with baskets, the men with
poles, ascend the ridges to the laden trees,
followed by the children; beating begins
with loud noise and chatter; the burs fly
right and left, lodging against stones
and sage brushes; the squaws and children
gather them with fine natural gladness
smoke columns speedily mark the joyful
scene of their laborsas the roasting fires
are kindled, and at night assembled in
circles, garrulous as jays, the first grand
nut feast begins" Sufficient quantities are
obtained in few weeks to last all winter.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-27

Weak lungs and sensitive throats are Sc.
verely tried by the sudden changes OF
temperature, which are usual in our cil-
mate, and we accordingly hnd asthniatie
affections, lung troubles pleurisy, bron-
chitis. and similar complaints, more or less
nreyaIent at all seasons Coughs and colds,
| the forerunners OF these often fatal com
| plants, should be prudently taken in hand
on the irst symptoms. by resorting at once
to Dir. Jayne's xpectorant, an old and well
tried remedy, certain to remove your cold,
and to exert healing and strengthening
effects on the pulmonary and bronchial
organs '-~
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-27
II RAILR b AID TT M

Corrected TO Accord with
Time.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-05
SHOCKING tragedy.

A shocking tragedy Is reported to
have occurred near the Forrest place
in this parish, on Tuesday evening
last. A little before dark on that
day, it seems, a colored man and wo-
man started to visit a neighbor some
distance off, and a small doy desired
to accompany them. On being pro-
hibited from SO doing the little fellow
awaited until they had started, when
he followed them "from afar off"
The road he mad to travel led through
a dense forest near which is a thick
cane brake. When in the road oppo-
site this woods, the boy was heard to
utter an agonizing cry for help, and
on the man returning q part of his
clothing was found in the road and a
track of blood led towards the under
r
growth. The man was too frightened
to enter the forest, but Immediately
secured assistance, and upon entering
the woods portion of the skeleton of
the unfortunate child was found, bear
ing unmistakable signs ofhaving been
mangled by the jaws Of some power,
full carnivorous animal. It was sup
posed that a panther had done this
horrible work, and q number of the
best dogs were put in the woods, to
hunt it, but up to the hour of going
to press no intelligence of the chase
had reached us.-Fcliciana Sentinel.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-05

thueiasm Of his ardent nah,re, he told
hislove; he plead his cause with manly
eloquence, and Mabel with natural
simplicity and truth, and without a
tremor Of heart or lip, and with the
sublime confidence Of woman's,love,
gave her happiness into his keeping.
Thomas Power was made the conf
dant of his friends new found happi-
ness, and as he listened every pulse
stood still, for he too, loved the gentle
girl; when Mabel was not beside him
there was void which nothing could
fill, and when as it too frequently
happened, she again was near, minis
terlng to his wants in her daily do
mestic duties, it seemed as if happi-
ness, too blissfal to be lasting, filed
all things surrounding them. Now
these emotions must be smothered /;
by a strong and vigorous resolve he
determined to repress every look and
gesture, and not by one unguarded
sign would he betray his folly. BY
his increasing devotion to his friend,
he must eAectually conceal from every
human eye his conquered passion.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-05
ANOTHER CHANNEL.

A Sunday school teacher in this
city has boy in her class who has
not failed in his penny contribution
for more than a year, and when he
was found empty handed last Sab
bath the teacher observed:
"Why, Johnny, did you forget your
penny to-day p
''No, ma'am," he humbly replied,
"but father says the Wabash Road
will do this town more good than any
fourteen Sunday schools, and I'm
going to chuck my coppers into that
enterprise for the next few weeks"
"Won't the heathen miss your pen
MES y she queried.
~ 'spose they will, but we've all
got to come down or this town is
busted"
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-05
CHAPTER V.

THE PRISON, ESCAPE AND FLIGHT TO
AMERICA.
81 am proscribed-and like the spot left
bare
In lsraeps halls, to tell the proud and
fair
Amidst their mirth, that Slav'ry had been
there"
y y y
"Still hope and suffer, all who can!
but !,
Who burst not hope, and cannot bear,
: must fly."
The cell occupied by Bernard
0'Brien was situated on the ground