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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-12-05
That L..

"I want to know, Mrs. -" inter-
rupted Hubbard. 81 want to know on
which side of your house the L is, north,
south, east or westP'
"lt's on this side," replied the lady,
motioning with her hand.
"The east sideP"
"No."
"The west sideP"
"No, it's straight across from Mrs.
BIS parlor window, not twenty feet
from it, you"
"Mrs. -" shouted the Captain,
twill you tell me if that l. is on the
east, west, north or south side of your
houseP"
"It amt on any side of the house,"
replied the witness, COMPRISING hor
lips; "it's at the end. You know it as
well as | do. You've seen it many q
time, and there amt no use"
"Come, come, Mrs. -" inter-
rupted Judge Cromer, tell the gentle
man where the l. of your house is stu
ated."
Haven't 1 been telling him just as
plain as l couldp"
"Where is the i situatedP" said Hub
bard, desperately.
Right in the lot, back against Inc
end of the house."
"Will you answer my question:
shouted the affable Captain, running up
his hair in desperation.
"What question:"
els the L on the east, west, north or
south side of the houseP"
Judge, I've told him just as plain
as ever woman could. / didn't come
here to be sassed by a one-horse law
yer. know him and his father before
him. He amt got no business putting
on airs. What kind of family"
"Silencer' thuEdered Cromer.
"Now, Mrs. -, which side of your
house does the sun rise onP"
"That one," said the witness, indi-
eating.
"Is the L on that sideP"
eyes, sir"
"Then it's on the east sidoP"
"Yes."
"Why didn't you say so, thenp'
asked the exasperated Captain.
"Cause you never asked me, you
bald-headed old snipe. know thing
Or
"That will do" said Hubbard
"Take the Witness" he added, turning
TO Tom Wren, the opposing counsel
N. Y. World.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-12-05

If other remedies have failed, try Piso's
Cure for Consumption for your cough.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-12-05

ISvA1IDs, use c. Gilberts Corn Starch.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-12-05
THE MARKETS,

CHEW Jackson's Best Sweet Navy Tobacco
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-12-05
I3lEI3iI1l3!FlS:I Discovery

Dr. PSces Golden
n0 All dses caused by bad blood conquered by this powerful
feel duh dba
Se@rnS @ sqTsst chs internal heat c6M
Medic DsS1Sey has no equal I radical - . 6
discovery Of by dragsi~a ~ f'' ~
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-12-05

nmIHERk Morphine Habit Cured In 10
NIRHHNMPN 10 20 days. No pay TIL Cured.
" HOhua DR. J. sTEPHESs, Lebanon. ohio.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-12-05
SO to $4,000
AGENTS, READ THIS.

We will pay Agents SALARY of 300 per month AAa
expenses allow large commission, 10 sell our now
and wonderful inventions Weme tohdt ,oe say Sam
ple fToe. Address SHERMAN X Co. Marshall Mich
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-George StantOn's sub
basement was filled with gas last night, and
when he opened the door an explosion oc-
CURED. Stanton was seriously hurt. The
staircase and sidings were completely demol-
ished, and the heavy oaken door wrenched
from its hinges. The entire entrance to the
basement was gutted and access toit shut of.
Damage $4,000.
Superintendent jackson received dispatch
from Judge Irving Halsey, Of Memphis,
answering In the negative his inquiry as to
whether Halsey had given any orders to An
tonic Siceo to engage an Italian girl for his
household. The girl stated that Eicco had
bought her from her father, paying 20Ofrancs;
that her father then said to herg "You are no
longer mine; you belong to him, and you
must 60 wherever he takes you, and do as he
bids you" In view Of this statement the
commissioner decided to detain the girl
until Sicoo should return to Memphis and
satisfy them she would not be employed for
any immoral purposes.
By the premature explosion Of sand blast
near Tarrytown yesterday afternoon two
quarrymen, named Edmunds and Merritt,
lost their lives The head Of one was severed
from the body. and the body Of the other I'm
paled on the broken limb Of tree.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02
The Fres1dent's Recept1on-A Dr1ll1nmt
scene at the white MOus&.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-The scene at the
White House from II this morning till to-
day was very brilliant. Carpets had been
laid from the carriage to the main entrance.
where ushers In full dress received the callers.
The long corridor leading to the reception
room was brilliantly decorated and lined with
tropical plants, while the great East Room, in
which the callers congregated after paying
their respects to the presidential party.
was redolent with the perfume 81 rare ex.
Otics and brilliant with the beautiful dresses
OF ladies' and the gay trappings Of foreign and
military cavaliers. The reception itseH took
place as usual In the Blue Room, and the
floral decorations were most elaborate. Smilax
dropped gracefully from the great central
chandelier and hung In delicate iestoone about
the tall pier glasses on either eide.
The two large golden candelabras ON either
side Of the marble maqtel orOaned with their
weight OF cut flowers, and the large circular
divan In the centre Of the room was crowned
with . c0ronet Of graceful ferns. Promptly
at II O'Clock the Presidents PARTY en-
tered, the President escorttng Mrs. Jewett, Of
Chicago. and the Vice President with Ms.
Hayes. These four stood directly Ia front OF
the divan, the Vice President on the Presi-
dents right and Mrs. JeWett on the left Of
Mrs. Hayes. No others stood 10 line. but
Mrs. Austin Of Cleveland, MrA Hastings and
Mrs. Anderson Of Cincinnati, Neeere. Scott,
Mrs. Andrews and others.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02
Celebration ef New Years nay -Mow ne,
sumption II being AccUmpI1shea.
WASHINGTON.
An Operat1c uit-Ths Desumptien Act
New Years nay ae rho Capatal.

An Operatic uit-Ths nesumptisn Act
New Years nay ~ rhe Capital.
WASHINGTON. Jan. /. Last night Niss
Company, made b decided bit Ii the charaC-
9 most enthusiastic audience and Migs Lam
caster was frequently escored Miss Kellogg
90 Fslind, and Miss Carey e. Ffetievica, were
both magnificent.
The resumption act Of 1875, which in its
amended form goes into 0psrNtlOn tp-mOrrow,
provides Ia brief that on and after January L,
1879, the Secretary Of the Treasury shall re-
deem IN gold or silver. ct the ONCE Of the
Assistant Treasurer OF the United States In
New York city, all outstanding legal tender
notes, when presented In sums Of not less
than flfty dollars.
The legal tenders, which now amount to
$346, ,681, ,016, are not to be destroyed, retired
or cancelled, but kept In circulation. An ex-
coptiOn to the application q the resumption
act is In the caseSof the circulatt0n Of the -
tional banks, the notes Of which are still 70
doomable In United States notea at the coun-
ters OF the banks issuing them.
The New Years reception Ct the Executive
Mansion to-day was as largely attended and
g. brilliant ae on any former occasion. The
diplomatic corps were out In full force. The
army and nAvy wsre both numeroudy repre-
Members Of the Cabinet and citizens gem
orally are holding receptions.
The weather is cloudy and cold and snow
ing. The indications are In favor Of n aeleevy
snow storm, which will seriously interf6re
with the festivities OF the day.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02
Tnreatene6 strike of ths nneiaser se,

Threatene1 strike Of che nngineer Society
LONDON, Jan. lat meeting Of the ANAL
gamated Society Of Engineers, numbering
forty thousand members, and who have re-
sterling, It was resolved to strike II the Lon
don Iron Trades employers extend the NUM-
Der Of working hours from fifty-fOur to fifty-
seven and . half weekly ct their conference,
to be held January !. Other trades unions,
fearing . general attack on the nine hour
movement, have resolved to support the en-
gineers In their movement against the In
crease Of hours.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02
Mercantile Crlevasce-The Live stoek
Market.

NEW YORK, Jan. The merchants Of this
city and other cities who do business with the
Inhabitants OF the Pacific Slope have been
complaining Of late that the Union and Gen.
trail Pacific Railroads had been binding with
cast iron contracts all shipments made by
merchants to the States Of California and
Oregon. A petition has been drawn up, to be
presented to Congress-. In which their griev-
ances are recited, and is In circulation among
the merchants and shippers Of this city and
Boston, and has received many signatures.
As compared with those Of December, 1877,
the business failures last month presents q
splendid exhibit In both amount and number
This Is considered another encouraging sign
of the times.
The American National and Continental
Bank Note Companies have consolidated, II
the stockholders agree. The annual review
of the live stock market here for the year
1870 shows an increase In the volume OF trade
and in the receipts Of cattle, sheep and hogs,
as compared with last year, Of 39.l54 beeves,
l41,s35 sheep and 511, ,157 hogs, and compared
with totals twenty years ago the increase Is
33S. isl beeves 1872 796 sheep and ~, ,6u hogs.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02

NEW WORK, Jan. 1.--Emoet DoloCOurt, q
fine looking man, about thirty y-five years old,
In . letter to Howe 4 Hummel, the lawyers:
am now confined as lunatic in this asy-
lum, after being confined tor two months In
the State asyldm at Middletown. was for
family, and arrested at Highland Falls In
September on q charge Of dis0rderly conduct,
taken TO Newburg JAIL end from thence sent
to Middletown. The. whole case grew out, Of
my affection for the daughter Of the family
GET I'd q me. me- have oS now BEEN mt trans:erred n d
here. l have none now, nor did ever have
any trace OF insanity about me.
MIR. Howe has obtained writ Of hGbeGs
corpas, and the case will be thoroughly inves-
belscourt's story, as told to bis counsel, is.
that last summer he was at Highland Falls,
the summer residence OF Stewart. He became
infatuated with Miss Stewart, and claims she
resciprocated & l.. bis affection; He further
him clandestinely and agreed to elope with
him. When every yarranRementfO for runaway
match had been completed he says 1t was dis
covered blythe young lady father, who, fear
him. R Having % S some money o he lid sose not leave
the village. but continued to meet the young
lady secretly. DelacOurt says that while walk
Ing on the main street Of the village, about the
middle Of last September, ne was arrested by
being disorderly character as he stated in
his letter. He was sentenced to ten days i'm
prisonment In Newburg jail, and says that
when his time expired he was taken to the
State Homeopathic Insane Asylum as luna
tic, where he was detained until about ten
days ago, when the officers OF the asylum re-
fused to keep him any longer In custody, be-
cause they were convinced he was not insane.
He then says he was brought to this city and
placed on Wards Island. Though he claims
that ho Ia MT q ON uo "A wi
come SO II compelled to associate much longer
with lunatics.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02
NEW YORK NOTES.
why THE FAMOUS sILvBR CIRCULAR
WAS RECALLKn.
Closing of the Gold Ru0m-Mow 9pee1e
Resumption VIII AMect Business
lmtereste.

C1es1ng 'of the Geld RUOm-M0w 9peO1o
Rceumption VIII Anect Business
rntereets.
rr,.v uorv r.n 4 w.s,,,ro+or sv,.c,s,
NEw Ionns vau. 80 asAH 49, ~. eloS.al ~
called g quickly nls famous sver M qolsT . clr.
cHiar, Si saying napponou ~ sno ai.o s.las g.
Snls snver uUlial III GlrculaI WI .s1Jcu oa1y -
noptom3er tnaL Lln nasi0lal @ III unnk
= ~ ~. cv1t ~ eao nno 4.
CON, per cent pOngs 70 tnag amVunt nasyile sse
peen caloq. xnoe! tno 1901 q InaI GIvu w
IA " W. poL9yG1 - @ SHo csfJsusy Inav Sne
yd o,c ns wOulu ' navc Docn aDlo Rsy liz.
Sog9l,UOUVV nl COLI 70 tnG 9Overlels y sllveL
0ollars; o Inls wOul0 nave aDeorDeq every
SlveI u01sL tlss WaS SOlneu, W9ulu nave ~ -
naustea .9e snvor I9aa ~ ls1 vuGas. - Ino
Llad amQunL anl MOuia nex9 lelt W.
MisnouL any >u & secsap1 ~ ~ 49, n.cl ~ IG
qeem eoaa Do9oe ~ Sney ~ ~ - ~ 81
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02

4aaaMe AnaerDon 9t1ll o tbe Track and
on T1me-A Lucky Failure . Appear
~ . C0nceFt singer.
BR0OKLYN, Jan. 1.-SOme Of O,LAarvse
friends called to zee Madame Anderson last
night, his cousin being among the spectatOrn.
OLeary himself has BEEN prevented from
calling yet, owing to confinement to his room
ny sore heels. Inc excitement over Madame
AnderHOns remarkable feat Of endurance ap-
pears to be still on the increase. The garden
Is often packed to suf1ocatiOn with crowd
whose enthusiasm Is without limit. The
Madame receives many handsome bouuuets.
and hsr room g like flower store. Last
cldse sSs Ss bsSs6 o1 g year % sTsdqs drew e
and when the first bell rang as 3 Warninc tn
prepare for the 1457th quarter, che came onf
from her room and stepped upon the stare.
1t was then three minutes before IL, and after
making 9 few remarks about the passing
champagne and drank the new year ii. She
then stepped on to the track, and, after walk
Ing quarter, returned to the stage and earlO
At 2 o'clock In the morning nearly d
thousand persons were present. Then the
whalebone woman began walking into the
ringing ID her ears. She Is making the usual
progress to-day, and large crowds are ex-
pected In the afternoon and devening. She has
had several engagements offered her. now
that she has demonstrated her abilities as a
walker; It vas her original intention to ap-
she has much better voice than q majority
OF the variety theatre singers, and is q
pianist Of considerable skill, she could not &C.
cure an engagement. This Is probably ow-
ing TO the TACT that she is not young and
pretty, with bad voice. Her present en-
remunerative than any she might have made
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02

Ths PrsDe6s1 nstSrz1s WY 1Asy Are |
Dslayea.

LONDON, Jan. The FOREIGN once has
In relation 70 reforms "a Aeiatic TURKEY. IN
which tbs Marquis0 Of Salisbury, Secretary Of
Foreign Affairs, insisted upon their immedi-
ate commencement, and to which Mr.. Layard,
Eritleh Ambassador at COnstantinople. re-
vented their commencement was owing to
certain powers. who were theoretically foe-
tering Turkish jealousy Of foreign inferfor-
ence. On the fourth the Marquis Of Salisbury
accepted Of Safvet Pacha's programme as an
Anglo Turkish convention.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02
POLITICAL.

Caucus Nominations ia the Maane Le9Is-
latUre.
Augusta, Me-, Jan. 1.-The Republicans in
the Senate caucus last night nominated j. M.
Haynes Tor President and Samuel w. Lane
for Secretary. In the House caucus the Re-
publieans nominated ]. A. Lock for Speaker
and @. Smith for Clerk. The Democrats
nominated Edmund Madigan for President
and i. 81 Murch for Secretary. The Greer
hackers and Democrats combined in the
House, n. p. Frank being Nominated =
Speaker and B. L. Staples for Clerk.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02

-
Fsports tppq ltom omcers q the army and others
tnls ~. seDssanglate .xss sh Inie.vieW 4 ..-
Me.9Lad q t.' Snenuan hsays tno pISxssus conmls-
e -. = 4 .ieSe lyucots - vegc werG W
eose 49, ~ Msn a. a 5re q pTeco1.on e 2. non
,y ~ w io0so aG slS ea q peo-
plo q svcn sprlMiuVe naDLts as Inc flnolans.
aag ~ M snis I'VE, view ~ y sussalned M ~ exLacts
yrssa ~ sarcSs atUa relU5 S ~ We r oi
mIssIoner of Indian Affairs. ..
80 nG1 Taa VAN ~ MesG iaccs ~ possesslon o.
ssa9 ~ wnaC ovuiu ndso @ ucn t.io
q i sn,,,,a, t cnre8ng Se
~ Iatt' t t ~ ,s ht . III 49,,
rd w. GecreuaLy q "ari 70 wnSln % II waS az
uo1oSu. No111oS9. Oulo.y, uo Vn,cgLS VIC gunI1u tno
ss!' snsgencies ana VIC are neia fceponsloie Ior
hs,,e arL Hlvp0sy ~ t sne sn0h1o
without t6s danger Of p being isctarsd Into Into
f9.s, w , sIG 0Sctay tss., y eno Lntel ~ d.
h,stn,v os tho ,o,enws .,rn ~ ~ psd Ch hS s.S sg
art4d Tsi oa,,nsa ~ ss, S0 ~ ~ SSiss.,r a,
Ypns -, 81. = =, ~ M sno aua
Meros Maa'a III, 70 ms mouth; Inc sreaty Of Black
LILLY l.!!ss Wnicn lncn 49, Iauneu " O9n&ress, re-
-, 1lu.e ~, .h aau Lno co- ,
i.,.s y. - = tho o - sdy .ney wose wan
we're better ana supplies cheaper He quotes
srs, v,n tt,at ~ nnspecsOr - amMona i 1;l to
eLDM eaV1 .nAS t 1ao - lnn1S ~ g0O0, ana givos
- y. ~ LeG. WlO y Mas 20 iroely
tSe ocr w Wa orssnsy g s1Un apM y ne
ssat e e 4 t5s aissepI! q lissr ana d tSss sitsr, q 8
w.aus nrd 81 10 t witn Urook y was af
ts..t s..tse, nuw usc anuasus Mo " po MOvou
cst y, ~ st - cnnHo - ArulI
GrooR % cRsnred S1s naiud n nng sI.n h,. ufHi IA
Mioaoy, rivar TX a,,sss % wcnt @ sne
- al!5sgurI a fiver, Snen Lle svppHoS WOui0 Iake z
Rs;Ira1T G ~o,,ld ~ csaao - ~ +ho on,On @
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02
THE INTEREST ON THE STATE DEBT.


Especial to the Democrat
WARRINGTON, Jan. 1.-The statement tele-
graphed North by the Associated Press that
there are only about eight Thousand five hum
dred dollars In the State treasury to the
credit Of the interest fund has alarmed hold
ers Of Louisianaibonds. They were under the
impression that there was merely tempo
rary deficiency Of about one hundred thou
sand. whereas It now appears the deficiency
amounts to over four hundred thousand, and
they fear there Is little prospect now OF the
collection of this large amount out Of the tax
Of 1878. There Is danger Of serious damage
to the credit of the State, individuals, and
financial institutions, on account Of the de-
fault in the interest. G.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02
THE UNITED KINGDOM.

Hoyal Sympathy With the Queen.
LONDON, Jan. 1.-The Cxar has sent an au-
t0graph letter to the Queen, eympathizing
with Princess Alice's death.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02

4 Glesmy View q ths Pelataeal ana ee-
cfa1 Outlook.
BKRLu, Jan. 1.--All the newspapers take
very gloomy view Of the past year, and have
very little confidence ii the proepects OF the
future.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02

other attempt by land grant railroads to get
possession OF some OF the lands OF the Indian
Territory is to be made IN Congress this win
The Treasury oflcials say they anticipate
no trouble shout resumption. II the banks are
able to 70 thr0ugh with the first days busi-
ness without being troubled by demands for
gold. After today ~ demands for gold, by
c, scs,raneemsnfs prCposSd by the New York York
legal tenders; but II has occurred to the
Treasury authorities that demands might be
made to force payments In gold tomorrow
from banks which might have neglected to
provide an adequate amount Of gold coin for
ever, they say, with the cloee Of yesterdays
business. and the progress Of resumption viii
be easy.
The Rr0poeel Momumemt - Andre - A
Threat - Destrsy It.
N New 9 /. YoHK, Jan. 1.-The following Is pub
JERSEY CrrY, December 80. 1873.
Editor Sn--At 3 meeting Of the committee
Of "SOna of Liberty, !" alldegC0ndants Of rev.
olutiOnary sires, held Saturday evening,
DecsmbE g the tolinM1pg wss adopted
Z RssoiSsd, j 81 Thst Il monument i erected in
these United States q America . the mem
Ory Of the Spy Andre, this committee viii de-
strOy the same within three months Of its
completion, and for the faithful performance
Of this duty we pledge our lives. our fortunes
Signed by all the committee. and delivered
God Go 4 save " the republic"
Celebration sf new Years nay -msw ns-
sumption u being AccompIishea.
NEW York, Jan. 1.-Scafcely any business
ct all is being done to-day, the day being the
greatest holiday OF the year In this city and
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02

lican members a the House this morning
Levi @. Wade Of Newton, was nominated for
Speaker.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02

NEW YORK, Jaa President Hayes has
been invited to magnificent ball hare on the
8th inst.
a Tribune Washington special says; An
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02

I. {tho ByEtem OF
while the head
Alt, the c0rrup-
u Inquest tionahly
renedied by
Aridan calls at
4 / from Lieut..
sruele, relative
lat officer em-
b the loose and
Ian goods are
n Ag or invoice.
paf a attention Of
xon, itom Standing
Management Of
6 aud then asks
l 4rol he Maudans,
! MI } me, Assina-
ana. t the latter
Mat report from
HixS rth0rn and
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1879-07-05
Disgraceful Fight.

Mat!a,itt q .,cn,tc", \, nu pc>idcS in
of one of Andrew Woodall's schooucrs, is
said to he an industrious and good business
man when business is brisk, bat is unfortu-
nateis 100 aEt - iah: sc :. sues :, len he has
nothing else 10 do. This was tbs case last
week, and the captain, who is said to have
been under the influence of the ardent at
the time, left Georgetown on Wednesday
evening about & o'clock intending To visit
Chesapeake city amt i+ikton when he
reached the former place, he stopped AT the
Bayard House, as we have been informed,
but not meeting with an encouraging recep-
tioA there. he S@on afterwards went to the
Park Hotel, kept by John +. Willis, where
he got into Il fight, us we have been i'll
formed, the particulars of which, inaSmuch
as it will probably he legally investigated,
we tqrheaf ta publish At Ills time Suffice
it to say that Mr.. X. WIS round III his car
rlage the next morning, about ) o'clock, in
Georgetown, with one side of his face pound
ed into jelly, his lower jaw broken in
tsu piaeGS. an! the upper part of his body
badly bruised. He was kindly cared for by
his friends, who sought the aid of three of
the best physicians in the nrighborhooL,
wli" iid All VI thrlr i.oEer Ia mitigate his
sutlerings: but who, owing TO the peculiar
nature of the injury to his jaw, recon-
mendei that he be taken to the hospital, in
Baltimore, which was accordingly done.
At last arrGuntS i was ti,ought he might
recover Noarr3StS have been made, though
we have been informed that the proprietor
of the hotel, where the injuries were i'll
iiicted, as also his father, are much cen
Slrcd
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1879-07-05

mention also that i; Is Il matter of dispute
among nlturalistS whether these birds are
guided in pursuit of their food by scent OF
by sight We were recently informed that
Il pair of them had ha:rhcd two Young ones
in Il hollow stump i'll Mr.. Jas. Mcintirr' :
woods, about two and II llli miles from
Elkton, and that they might be seen there.
One evening this week we visited Mr.. VI. :
farm and his little son pilotrd us to the
swamp where the young birds WERE
Though less than half mile from the dwell
ing house, the place Of their abode is in Il
secluded situation and probably they would
never have been found had not Il setter dog
attracted his master, attention by barking
al the old bird during the time of incuba-
ton. The Young birds are about eight
weeks old and are about the size of full
grown hens. They are covered with nice
white down, like that of Il goose, except
where the dark wing and tail feathers lave
displaced it. They greeted us when we
stirred them up slightly with our cane with
Il succession of violent misses that sounded
like the noise made hy hot iron being
plunged in water. There WAS no appear
ance of any nest, and Mr. Mclntirc in
formed us there never had been. The eggs
were laid upon the rotten part of the stump
that was scattered over the ground. For
some time the young birds have been stalk
ing round like young turkeys, which they
much resemble. The old birds have rarely
been seen since the time of incubation,
during which one of them was observed
about the woods on dead limbs summing
himself with much complacency, as if graf
lied with the prospect of soon having a
f,nilN-