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lectors in the State, as it was legal holiday.
and is. in his opinion, as much null and void as
-

lectors in the State, as it was legal holiday,
and is, in his opinion, as much null and void as
if made on Sunday.
Palatka Herald THE car shops Of the
Florida Southern Railway in this place, for
the first division, have been finished. Dimen-
SONS Of building 50 by 90 feet. The machine
shop is also up, and the construction OF the
round house and turn-table will be commenced
Immediately. Seven box end twenty fiat cars
are now being built in these shops which will
have slcarrying capacity Of 20. coo pounds nearly
as much again es that of the broad-gusge The
order for fifty additional cars is now out, and
iron for the same is being turned out by the
Tredegar Works, at Richmond, Va and will
arrive here about the latter part Of July or
the first of August. A number Of passenger
express and box cars will rearh here at the
same time. The iron on this road has been laid
distance Of twenty-eight miles, and the trains
are running daily"
Speaking Of a pleasure yacht built near that
city, the Jacksonville Union says: The prin-
cipal feature of this boat IS the motive power,
which will be either by electricity, water. or
air. and the machiuery will be so arranged that
either power can be adopted at will Special
attention, however, Is being paid to the electric
apparatus, which the builder claims lie can
work TO the create perfection. The entire
" eight OF the machinery, including shaft and
propeller, will be from :, so to 5000 pounds,
while in a steamer of the same capacity the
weight would be from eight to ten tons, and
the machinery is to occupy oaly six cubic fee c.
The electricity is TO be supplied from a small
iron box. which is to draw its force from the
air, and the electric current is to be conveyed
I ON the box TO a wheel on one end of the
shaft by wires The inventor and bui der
claims that he has devoted six years in per
fecting his engine, and is confident that he can
get sufficient power to run the largest steam
ships or the heaviest machinery"
Key Of the Gllf: The revenue cutter Dix
arrived from the eastern coast on Wednesday
evening last. towing the small steamer Nettle
OF the Engineers Department which left this
port for Portsmouth, Va, some twelve days
since CaptaiR Lewis, of the latter vessel, re-
ports that he broke down some forty miles to
the northwaTd of Cape Canaveral, and drifted
several days before he was fortunately seen
by the DIX. The Nettle will be repaired here
and steam for her destination"
StHtGnd Tribune: The weather is COM
paratively dry for the season and very hot
though we have nothing like sunstrokes."
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The nrnns OF Oannan-

TORONTO, July 13.-The Globe to-day
publishes crop reports from all parts Of the
Dominion, which 1t sums up as follows /:
"The general result obtained from the re-
ports is that the harvest as a whole will not
equal the splendid harYests of 1877, '7S, '79
and $50, but will be superior to that OF
1876 I"
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Another BlaEe I'm Petersburx,

PETERSBURG, VA, July 13-Williamson
Il Routh's tobacco factory and the cooper
shops connected Herewith, were destroyed
by fire last night. Loss $34, 600. Insurance
SIS, 900.
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RICHMOND. Va, July 13.-The mercury
to-1ay reached los degrees In the shade.
According to the records, it was the hottest
day known here for many years. A num-
Der OF prostrations from heat occurred, but
only one death reported as vet, and that oc-
CURED Yesterday.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-14

MARsHALLTowE, July 13 BY fl )od on
sunday night, caused by waterspou', the
loss in bridges alone to this county will
be $50 600, and on property of other
kids quarter Of q million dollars.
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Fatal QuarreI Of Negroes.

SHREVEPORT, La, July Esquire Cole.
man, well known colored man, was killed
about two miles from here on Monday even
ing By Charles johnson, also colorsd, the
para nour Of Coleman's wife. johnson es-
eape1.
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Necessary to a choice, rs.
The chair declared that no choice had
been made.
On motion of Senator Jacobs, the con-
vention adjourned.
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Tennesses,s Debt.

NASHVILLE. TENN July 13.-Chancellor
Merritt has just dismissed the bill of iu-
junction against The State Fui ding Board
for want OF equity on Its face An appeal
sill be taken 10 the Supreme Court, where
the bill goes for a final decision.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-14

WASHINGTON, July 13.-Intense heat is
reported from many points in the West.
AT Cincinnati there were twenty seven
deaths from slnstroke yesterday.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-14

LONDON, July 13.-Orange demonstrations
took place at various places in Ireland yes
terday. Riots took place at some OF them,
In which several men and women were
wounded,
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MARION, FLORIDA.

Fine Farms and Thrifty Planters
Delightful Climate and Growing
Trade - Disappointed Truckers
Splendid ROads-The CrOak of
Hard TImes-An maGeur BeFgh-
Ladies TN at are Not IdIe-A Useful
Citizen-The New Solicitor.
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Don,t DIetn.1he Hou.,

A:k druggists for "Rough on Rats" 1t
clears out rats, mice, bed bugs, reaches,
Vermin, flies, ants, insects. l5c per box.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-14

*rhe surrender took place in the heuse of a
Mr.. Mclean, a gentleman who, by stra9ge
coincidence. owned a farm on Bull Run al the
beginning OF the war. Gener Il Beauregard's e
headquarters were at McLf ans house. i;lst in
rear OF Biackburn's Fort, during the first battle
fought by the army, July IS. '6l. Mclean
moved from Bull Run , get b M self out of the
theatre of war. The last battls took place on
his new farm, and the sun en1er in his new
residence. - -
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AS USUAL AT ALBANY.
More FrultIess BallOts-FutIIe Rl-
forts at n Caucus.

ALBANY, July 13 Senator Mccarthy, of
the Senate caucus committee, at an early
hour this morning sent a reply to the A.
sembly caucus committee, declining to join
with them in call for caucus, and refer
ring to his former letter for his reasons.
The joint convention to-day voted for q
United States Senator for the short term va
canty with the following result:
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'ecesssry to a choice, rs.

The chair declared that no choice had
been made, and the convention proceeded
to vote on the long term vacancy with the
following result:
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TIE FFYER suRsIDING-

10 M.-Colonel Corbin, who has just
visited the Presidents chamber, says he is
satisfied that the fever reached the maxi
mum on Monday evening, and that the pa
tient is very much improved to day. "He
commences the day." said the Colonel, Sun
der more favorable circumstances than he
has on any previous day."
1P NJ. [Ofiicisl BulletiD] The Presidents
condition continues favorable. Pulse o.
temperature 100 g. respiration o..
ID. w. BLISS.
j. X. BARNES
j. j. WOODWARD.
ROBERT REYBURN.
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y VI n
THE FEVER DECREASING,
SATISFACTORY IN EvRRY WAY.

The attending surgeons report that the
Presidents fever at this hour, p. m A., is
much lower than at the same time yester-
day afternoon; that his general symptoms
are favorable, and that his condition is In
every way satisfactory.
GOVERNOR HAGoOD TO GOVERNOR FOSTER
CHARLESTON, July 13.-The following dis
patch was sent to Governor Foster ytsteI-
day:
COLUMBIA, S. C July u, 1SSl.-To Coz
erROr Foster, Columbus, Ohio: am prepared
on behalf Of South Carolina to cooperate
in your proposition relative to a general day
of thanksgiving for the recovery of the
President, when the same shall be deter
mined upon. JOHNSON HAGooD,
Governor
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-14
ID. w. BLISS.
j. X. BARNES.
j. J. WOODWARD.
ROBERT REYBURN.

Z P. NJ. [Ohicial Bulletio. The Presi-
dent has had less fever this afternoon than
either yesterday or the day before He
continues slowly to improve. Pulse 100,
temperature IO1 6, respiration q
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-14
Moffaf's Life Pills,
and
Phoenix RiffeES,

The Most Successful Medicines
i'm the World.
Established in 1855, by one OF
our Most Eminent Physicians,
and now used throughout North
and South America, with more
pleasing results than any other
Medicine. ..
MOffat'S Life Pills
are purely vegetable; they act
ON the Stomach and Liver, and
regulate the entire system and
put all the functions Of the body
in a healthy condition, o and
WARRANTED Il certain cure for
all MalariOus Diseases, Torpid
Liver, Impure Blood, Jaundice,
Bilious Complaints, Dyspepsia,
Indigestion, COStivcneSs, Merry
GUS and Sick Headache, Colds,
Scurvy, General Weakness, and
Fever & Ague.
MOffat's PhMniX Bitters,
correct the Secretions of the
Stomach, and are a Sure Cure
for SleeplesSneSs, Nervousness,
Dyspepsia, Female Complaints,
Weakness, Debility, etc.
Thousands Of Certificates are
in our possession giving perfect
CURES effected by these invalu-
able medicines, and VIC are cer-
tain that they will do just what
we have said. Tt is simply ask
ed that the afflicted will TRY
THEM ONCE, their use will con-
vince the most skeptical.
Pages Climax Salve % cents a box.
MOffat's Life Pills % cents q box.
MOfiat's PhGnix Bitters $1.OO a bottle
eT- Sold by Druggists everywhere.
j. P. MILLS, Sole Proprietor,
So Liberty Street New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-14
CITY ELECTION,

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on TUESDAY
~ the 9Th day of April next at the following vot-
ing places in the City of Rock island, election
will be held for
One Mayor, for two years.
One City Attorney, for two years.
One City treasurer, for two years.
One City Clerk, for two years
One Alderman, First Ward. two years
One Alderman, Second Ward. TWO ears.
Two Aldermen, Third Ward.
Two Aldermen, Fourth Ward.
One Alderman, Fifth Ward, two years.
One Alderman, Sixth Ward, two years.
Two Aldermen. Seventh Ward.
TOWNSHIP oFFIcERs
One Township Supervisor, for one year
Four Assistant Supervisors one year.
One Township Assessor. for one year.
One Township Collector, for one year.
One Police Magistrate, for four Year,.
Two Justices of PeSce. for four years.
Three constables, for four years.
Places OF voting to be follows:
Fret Ward-EngeI's Feed Store, constituting ter
riiory west of Righth street
Second Wsrd-kighth street Hose House, consti-
Eighth street.
Third Ward-Wide Awake Hose House, constitute
ing territory west tf Sixteeni6 street aud
part of Seventeenth street TO Twelfth etreet
Fourth Ward. Nineteenth Street Hose House con.
stituting territory west OF Twentieth street to
sixteenth aud part of Seventeenth street.
Fifth Waid, Liaehans store constituting territ Dry
st OF Twenty-foarth street to Twentieth
street.
Sixth Ward, Twenty-eixth Street Hose Mouse, con
sttuting territory west Of Elm street to
Twenty-fourth street.
seventh Ward, Centre st tion Ho1sa, constituting 2
territory east to city limits.
The Election will be opened at O'Clock in the
morning and continue open until O'Clock In The
afternoon OF the fame day.
Dated, Rock Island, I'LL, this sta day of March,
1881.
ROBERT KoEHLgR. City Clerk
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-14

A Liver Disordered for fifteen years
For fifteen years | was a great sufferer
from a disordored Liver. during which
time | tried many OF the best physicians
in the country and almost all the patent
uostrums recommended. all to no effect,
until [ used Simm 1ns' Liver Regulator;
and from the time l used it TO this day,
which is now several years. | have been
comparatively sound man. have suffered
very little since at any time from the
ed of liver disease.
MAJ A E. WooLEY. Kingston, Ga.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-14

PAge,S VIImaX SaIYe.

RACES Climax SalVe,
A Family Blessing for rs cents.
1t heals without a scar. No
family should be without it.
We WARRANT it to CURE
Sores, Ulcers, ScrOfuIa Sores,
Fever Sores, Salt Rheum, Sore
Breasts Or Nipples, ErySipelas,
Swollen Glands, Inflamed Eyes,
Scalds, Burns, Cuts, Bruises,
Fistula, Piles, BOils, ChiIblains,
Frosted Feet, COrns, and all Gu
taneOus diseases on man Or beast.
1t has been used over twenty
five years, without one failure.
It has no parallel-haying per-
fectIy eradicated disease, and
healed after all other remedies
had failed. It is q compound of
Arnica with many other Extracts
and Balsams, and put up in larger
boxes for the same price than any
other Ointment.
rEy Sold by Druggists everywhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-14
The Morbid Liver.

An eminent clergyman says that q
change of stomach and liver would benefit
the morbid sinner almost as much as q
change of besrt." Yet many attribute an
irritable temper and morose disposition
to the ingenious workings of the devil
while they are simply the symptoms Of
dyspepsia. indigestion. torpid liver, con-
stipation. or general or nervous debility,
and are readily removed by few doses oi
DR.. Whites DaDdelion Alternative
For sale by O. Speidel. Rock Island.
and Richards & Sohrbeck. Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-14
Notice

rs HEREBY GIVEN TO THE VOTERS OF
IL the City of Rock Island, that at the annua
Election to be held in said city the first Tuesda,
in April next, thera will be submitted the follow
ing propositions:
First--For or against the issue of $25, 600 watel
bonds for increasing the capacity Of the mach
removing the location Of the same from Its presen
site to the foot CT Twentieth street ia said
the payment OF all bills Incurred by said city IL
consequence of such removal
SecoEd.-For or against the issuc of $25, ,0C0 o
water works bonds 10 retire equal amount o
eight pei cent bonds of the issue OF 1879 which
mature February, 1872
Dated Rock Island, ILL.,. March 4, 1881.
S-i1dtd ROBERT KOEHLER, City Clerk
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-14
IMPORTANT.

Should the invalid have any difficulty In procus-
ing the Compound Syrup in his Vicinity, let him
not be put off with any other remedy, because this
article has not its equal in the diseases for which
1T s recommended.
NoTE.-Be suspicious of persons who recon-
mend any other article as "just as good.' The
highest class medical men In every large city
where it is known, recommend IL.
For sale by E. j. MARSHALL.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-14
As a cnre for Files

Kidney Wort acts first by overcoming In
the mildsst mauuer all tendency tn consti-
pa ion; then, by its great tonic and iDvig.
orst;Dg properties, it restores TO health
the debilitsted and weakened parts. we
have hun ireds of certified cures. where al
else he'd failed Use it and suffer ne
longer. -E!Echaage.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-14

q S Eeare Jua. M. D.. Ex- Mayor of
St. John, N. B.. writes:
[ have no hesitation in statipg that
Fellows Syrup of Hypophosphites ranks
foremost amongst the remedies used in
the treatment of Ipcipient Phthisis.
Chronic Bronchitis, and other affections
of the chest.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-14
Printing ano bindIng executed neat
auish and chcan at TBE AasHen npFTrx
Buoklin.s Arn,oa salve

The best Saive in the World for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcere, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter. Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns. and all kinds OF
Skin Eruptions. This Salve is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction in
every case or money refunded, Price
25 Cents per Box. For sale bv.. C.
qrei.sal
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-14

Thousands OF ladies have found sudden
relief FROM all their woes by the use oil
LYDIA f. PINKHAM's VEGETABLE Com
POUND, the great remedy for diseases
peculiar 10 females Send to Mrs. Lydia
L. Finkham. 233 Western Avenue. Lynn.
Mass, for pamphlets.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-14
RossMAN's CURE

ITCHING PILES is generally proceeded by a
moisture like perspiration, producing a
very disagreeable and distressing itching.
particularly a, pight after getting warm in
bed. No humbug as a trial will prove.
For sale by all respectable druggists. Sent
by mail for SO cents. RossMAN & Mo
KINsTRY. Hudson. n. Y. Prop. W
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-14
The Best Hotels

And leading families IN this country use
g llet's Double Flavor M Extracts and
G cam Tartar Baking P.wd and d
them very economical and highly satisfac-
tory. You should use them, .zz- -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-14

OUR LIGHTNING LINIMENT Is q 'tsodrns"
fr.- ID to the afflicted. Try it gently.
Sold IL Z Speia, !. Rock Is'ena and
hichards IL Sobrue..s @-,,.,e
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-14

.,Tas beauty truly blent whose red and wdite,
Natures own sweet and cumming hand laid on >
Pozzouiis powder naparts a richness
waking the skin soft down.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-14
PrLEs-rrcKING PILES

POSITIVELY CURED, also Blind and Bleed
Piles, Fistula. Salt Rheum. and all disea'
ses Of the skin by the use of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-14
NEURALGIA.

1t has been ascertained that the most inverate
cases of neuralgia are cured by Fellows Syrup OF
Hypophosphites. Hot only is the principal disease
ersdlcated. but the patient is made vigorous and
strong; the stomach, the blood, the skin become
healthy, and he obtains a new lease of enjoyable
life.
The virtues OF Fellows Compound Syrup Hypo-
phosphites are such that other remedies are eel-
dom required.
The demand for Hypophosphites AMI other Phos-
phorus preparations at the present day, is largely
owing to the good effects and success following
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-14
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO. March ID.
wheat-stronge1; s9H01 OF eseh; 1 cox April
04A61 OAK May.
CorH-Firmer; ss6 ASK cash; ssx April; 42s:
May.
.oats-steady; 10 each; 2s9sG2sA April; ssA
May.
Eye-eS01 Oo
Barley o5.
Pork-Firn and higher; Is IS cash and April
10 90 bid MAY.
Lard-Firmer; 10 GO cash; 10 60 bid April; 10 &c
bid May.
Whisky 08.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Recelpts $4,000: light 5005 e5; mixed
packing 2505 37x; heavy shipping S016 ~.
Cattle-Receipts 600; parties apart: slow: shiI
ping 20d4 80; exports 4085 TO- butchers Asa
60; stockers e0zt4 10.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-14

Halford Table Sauce. hest
rAIiab muse
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-14

New York Market.
NEW YORK, March Il
FINANCIAL.
Gold 100
Moneys
6overnmente-StronR.
q. s. Bonds 6S cent ses 1881 ......... ....1.o2h
4Ns OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. y
NOW os... .l.u1
COMMERCIAL.
Wheat-Unohanged.
Corn-Unchanged
oats-Unchanged
Pork-Strong; Is 70 spot,
Lard-Shads firmeK; seam rendered 1925
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-14

Milwaukee Market.
MILWAUKEE. March IL
Wheat-Higher; No cash and March SO; Apri
99%; May 04&.
Corh-No 80.
Oats-No 2, 81.
Bariey-NO g S6
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-14
NOMINATIONS.

WASHINGTON, March l4.-The Presi-
dent nominated Stanley Matthews of Ohio.
as assistant Justice of the United States
Supreme Court; Don A. Pardee of Louisi
ana, United States Circuit Judge of the
5th Judicisi District; Jno. W. Powell of
Illinois. Director United States Geological
survey.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-14
GOVERNORS MESSAGE.

NASHVILLE March, Il -Governor' s
message recommends legislature TO accept
bondholders proposition of payment debt
with 90 years per cent bonds
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-14
TIE WEATHER

WASHINGTON. D. G. March IA For
Upper Mississippi valley: Cloudy or
partly cloudy weather, occasional light
snow, winds mostly eastery higher tenn
perature, low barometer 10 the southern
part.
Lower Missouri valley: Cloudy weather
with occasional snow. easterly winds,
becoming variable, higher temperature
and lower barometer
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-14
SUPREME COURT.

WAsBINGToN, March l4.-Ths Su
preme Court of New York, alter render
ing three or four decisions to day. tool
recess until next Monday, on account @
the indispositiou of Justice Bradley. who's
presence in necessary to make quorum
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-14

MINNEA POLLS, March. 14.-A st. Pau
special says Governor Pillsbury this morn
ing appointed Gen. A. J. Edgerton, c
Kasson, to the United States Senate
eli the vacancy made by appointment c
Window to the new cabinet Edgerto
will leave tor Washington at noon to day
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-14

NEW YORK. March l4.-Stocks since
/ q. N. active and higher. Rock Island
1856. So Paul II3a; Ft. Wayne. 1888,
preferred 1924; G. b. & Q. 1851; D. l.,
1888; c. & A. 140; N. Y. g.. l4O; Ohio
434 L. s. 1878: Wabash. 463: Erie, 4sa
preferred S94; N. w, l243: U. P. 1928
preferred 1874; w. U. ll64: Pacific. 5s2
Chessapesk Il Ohio. ST. Paul. North
western. P. D, & E. and Iron Mountain
leading upward. The movement of ths
q. s. N. L. & N. exceptionally strong and
rose per cent. General tendency
towards higher priaps
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-14

White House had connected the name of
distinguished senator with dispensation
of patronage and organization of the SEN
ate. That there had been conferences at
the capitol in which champagne and salts
faction had been about equally present.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-05-10
IN THE AUSTRALIAN BUSH.

| was terribly frightened one night in
Queensland by a dead man riding up to
my campfire at midnight. was quite
alone. heard my horses neighing and
another answering in the Malgas bushes,
so got up and put wood on, making a
bright blaze, and presently into the cir
Gle Of light came a horseman bending
over his pommel, with his large straw
hat slouched over his eyes. / took my
revolver off my saddle and sung out:
Goodnight, mate, You travel late.
Will You have drink of tea p
Not a word of answer. Just then my
two dogs, who were shifting about, set
up such a terrible cry it made me jump
again. After a bit began to open my
ewes to the state of affairs and mustered
courage enough to walk up to the horse
and take hold of the reins.. While doing
SO touched the riders hands, which
were cold as ice. / tried to get him Oft
the saddle, but it was of no use. His legs
were out of the irons and wound tightly
round the mare. had to cut the reins
from the grip of his fingers. ! packed
| him on the horse when sunrise came and
led him into Tambo, where / found he
was well known as digger. He hadset
out thence that morning-after drinking
nearly bottle Of byandy--to go to q
place distant about forty miles, and I
was only twelve miles from the township
when he paid his ill-visit. Thele was no
doctor within 200 miles at that time.
However, they held kind of inquest, at
which the P. M. talked learnedly OF
muscular contraction and sunstroke,
and was puzzled to decide whether the
brandy had anything to do with it, as
he could swear, from his own experience,
that the liquor was iirst-class. He prais-
ed me more than deserved, for / had
half mind to run away at first. Wher
/ am camped out even now, alone, strange
thoughts of that nocturnal horsemar
come into into my head. fany one ha(
told such story 70 me ! should hardl,
| have credited it. | mean that mar
should stick to his horse in that wa,
without any other help than his saddle
straps afforded. His little mare wa
very quiet, though, and evidently A
tractel by the sound Of my horse bell,
New South Wales Letter.