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National Republican., 1882-12-21
CTYDE'S
No Exaggeration,

For fifteen years |
have been greatly an-
nOyod with this dis
gusting disease, which
caused severe pain in
my head, continual
dropping into my
throat, and unpleasant
breath. My sense of
smell was much i'm
paired. BY q thorough
use for six months of
Ely's Cream Balm /
have entirely over
COmethese troubles. ].
u. CHASE, st. Denis
Hotel, Broadway and
llth st., New York.
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IS General Passenger Agent, Baltiinote.
ThE VIRGINIA MIDLAND RAILWAY.
THE TRUNK LINE TO THE SOUTH, SOUTH
WEST, AND WEST.

Schedule in effect October 49, 1882:
Tl0 "a. m.-New Orleans Mail dnily, making closo
connections to all points South and Southwest
with Pullman Sleeping Cars from Washington
wa Danville to Atlanta, and Atlanta to New
orleans; also Washington to New Orleans via
Lvnchburg and Bristol "
bIO I, m.-Loulsvile Fast Line, daily, via Char
lottesville, Huntington, and Lexington to Gin.
cinnati Louisville, and all Western points,
making direct connections, and with solid train
Louisville. ~
1875 y, m-Southern Mail and Express, daily to all
points South, southeast, and Southwest via Dan.
vile aud Charlotte. with Pullman Sleeping Cars,
Washington TO Charleston.
For all points on Manassas Division take 7:lo A. m,
train daily. except Sunday. For Warrenton
- take 7:l0 q. m. and $40 u. m. trains, daily.
For tickets and all information, inquire at Com
pnnyS Othce, COL Pennsylvania avenue, at Union
with telephone system. =,
M SLAUGHTER, N. MACDANIEL
General Passenger Agent. Agent
SOL HAAS Traffic Manager. sels
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sUBTREAsURY BALANCES.
C0n"....Sl $3.50, 400 n Currency .....ti74955 SO
NEW YORK MONEY MARKET
Associated Press

NEW YORK, Dec, 20.-Money on call loaned be-
tween and per cent, and closed offered at per
cent Exchange was strong and the nominal
rates are up u cent to 4slI for 60 days and 4s5lG
for demand, actual business being done at 4s0159
Isl Tor long and 4slss4S5 for short sight Goyern,
bonds were fairly active and IL per cent. higher
for Tennessee mixed, Railroad bonds were irregu1
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Gra6rItrs' o5uiSr.
CnEsArEAKE AND ONO RAILWAY
. -
THE NEW TRUNK LINE

THE NEW TRUNK LINE
TO THE WEST AND SOUTHWEST.
on and amer SUNDAY, OCTOBER o. iss2 passen.
gerrnins OF This route will leave washington from
b q Z. station as follows:
SnO L. nj. DAlLY-Loulsvle and CIncinn nnatI spoclal
Csolld tralh, with Pullman Cars to Lexington XIV
Nincnnatl, aud Louisville without cnAnge arriving
at Le1ngton $40 y, M. Cincinnati G;3O D. M. Louis
VIII GfO Y, nl connecting closely at these Cities
Win through fast trains to all points In the West
SoulhWeSl, ana Northwest EA-rhS train arrives
nt Louisville six hours earlier than that of any othor
route the Only Line without change.
StO O. IN. daily except sunday Mall for Cincinnati
LOUISVILLE and all stations on c. & o. ny.
,,rR r9r Rates. Tickets 20 all points West location in
lullman Cars, and Full Information OF Runio n M
connections, apply at q. S o. Hy Onice 5lS Pennsv
Vania avenue, Washington, ID. q w 'FF
r, II. W. FULLER, General Passenger Agent
{, w. SMITH, General Manager ociIiI
RALTIMoRE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
THE MODEL FAST AND THE ONLY LINE
,,,, go. - BETWEEN
ihEEAsr AND THE WEST VIA WASHINGTON
DOUBLE TRACK JANNEY COUPLER
STEEL RAILSl
National Republican., 1882-12-21

A. eSheuuie 10 takE eanHeet SUNDAY, NOV, ~, Iss2
ti6S Chicago Cincnnau" ana 81 io1lS Fast Ell
pTS pTeSs Sleeping Cars 10 Cincinnati St. Gols
,Ss go baltimore, Eeott City, and Way Stations
600 baltimore, Annapolis and Way. piedmont
Strasonrg, Winchester, Hagerstown aud
t5tiS Baltimore la Express:
olU fhlihuelphia, New York, and Boston FxpreSS
$40 stdnni9r pnrl9r Cars Carr 70 New York. ,e...,,s--
naagerStown and at Point of Rocks ior Frad-
TOGO. Baltimore, Hyattsville, and Laurel ESpre,s.
stops at BeltSvillc, Annapolis Junction Jes-
snn,s, end Dorseys. ON sundays stops mt
1000. Baltimore Express. Stops at Hyattsville and
tlGl5. PittsburE, Chicago, Cincinnati and ST. Louis
Express. Sleeping cars to Cincinnati LOUIS
ID n, Nilie and Chicago.
l2l@ Beiitm1iore EllicOtt City, Annapolis and Way
'I:S5 'ISS On S,n sunday only for Baltimore and Way
,S:IV ~ Bpuiitihiore Express.
tS;O@ Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York Ex.
Sol Baltimore and Way stations. winchester,
Frederick Haserstown and Way Via Re.
Goo Baltimore Hyattsyllle, and Laurel Express
nnStfan'S ETeaefrIcSS' via Relay stops at Annapolis
t!tt9 it!t9 BBSllimSrS Bsai annapolis and WAY Stations
I1'4' Polht OF Rocks Frederick Hagelstown, Win.
Point OF Rocks aud Way stations only W
oo, Relay Stops at HyasyiiiHo,s snd an GaSrS Ms
tS:o0 baltimore f and Way H Stations sf oSs.'olS
$3.50, Baltimore Express.
ts:fQ Pittsburg Cleveland and Detroit Eynress
49,. Sleeping Cars to Ptlsburg.
1GlO. Philadelphia, New York, and Boston Express.
A.. Sleeping Cars to New York.
toss, Chicago, Cincinnati, and St, Louis Express.
Sleeping Cars to Cincinnati, 81. Louis aud
. - Chicago.
ll:So Baliimore and Way stations
Sunday. ~ ~ "''' e~''P0
All trains from Washington stop at Relay Station
For further information apply at the Baltmoreand
ONO l1cket Olces: Washington station, 6l9 aud l5l
PENNSYLVANIA avenue, corner of Fourteenth street
where orders Will be taken for baggage to be Checked
aud received Mt any point in the city,.
WM. CLEMENTS
Master ofTransportation of Baltimore.
-. 1,, G. X. LORD,
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DOUBLE TRACK JANNEY COUPLER
STEEL RAILSi

THE MODEL FAST AND THE ONLY LINE
.,,, -. BETWEEN
TdEEAsr AND THE WEST VIA WASHINGTON
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AnnIv bNy tha Ilttla

Apply by the little
finger into the nostrlls.
by absorption II effect
unlly cleanses the ma
sal passages ofcatarrh-
oil virus, causing
healthy secretiOns. IL
allays Inflammation,
projects the memDran-
al Innings Of the head
from additional colds,
d restores the sense OF
esults are realized by "a
I treatment Will cure.
Agreeable 10 use. Send
sold by druggists. BY
In Co., owego, N. Y.
National Republican., 1882-12-21
Norfolk and New York Steamers.

THE STEAMER LADY OF THE LAKE
will leave her wharf foot of sixth street. every Mon
day. Wednesday, and Friday, at s O'Clock y. m
toucnmg at Pinty Point, Point Lookout and Fortress
CoNNECrING AT NORFOLK WITH THE Bos.
TON AND PROVIDENCE STEAMERS
Firstcass fare TO Fortress Monroe and norfolk s2 so
Seeond-class 10 Fortress Monroe and Norfolk so
First-cass fare to Piney Point ana Point Lookout so
SeconuclGss fare To Plney Point and Pt Lookout rs
Returning, leaves Norfolk Tuesdays. Thursdays,
anu '''''" TIE NEW YORK STEAMERS, ,u
JOHN GIBSON and L. C. KNIGHT, leave Pier Al.
East River, New York, every Saturday ut D. M
and Geo- getown every Thursday at a. m. For par.
tcnlars apply to Agent G3 Water street Georgetown.
Tickets and staterooms can be secured at general
office 6i3 Fifteenth street. In Nat. Met. Bank and
o. ticket Office 1851 Pa ave. 81. Marc Hotel. and at
boat. lfe3l ALFRED WOOD, Secretary
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?lrn Qualifications.

A BRENTANo & CO.,
1910 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. CORNER OF
ELEVENTH STREET. WASHINGTON, D. c.,
SUPPLY CHRISTMAS PRES ENTS WHICH LAST
NOT FOR A DAY NOR MONTH, BUT
FOR THE WHOLE YEAR
OF 1883
We would therefore advise our many patrons to sub
scribe for their Friends Favorite Newspapers,
Periodicals, Magazines either Foreign
or Domestic and have them dey-
cred by US with puncuality
and IA oh,
National Republican., 1882-12-21
TNHE GREAT
Il. pENNSYLNANIA ROUTE

TNHE GREAT
TO THE EdHfT EE6NEsYkYAEIA Wyf hNp RogTE S1Trvwrsr
,u DOUBLE TRACK, SPLENDID SCENERY.
STEEL RAILS, MAGNIFiCENT EQUIPMENr.
TRAINS LE4vE wAsHiNGPoN, e TON irom9 tS9 station
,,o, corner of Sixth and Streets as follows;
Of Palace Sleeping Cars at 0S6 a. r daily: iFGst
IsbS,y' y'90 ~ q; MI 0aliy With Sleeping Cars from Har
daily. with Palace Cars to Pittsbnrs and Chem. in.
natl MAI Express $50 p. M. daily for Pittsburs
>, BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC RAILRoAp
For Erie, CanandaiGua, Rochester, Buffalo, Niagara
from Washington to Canandagiia "''A f''"o' oars
For Williamsport, Lock Haven, and Elmira, at 9:3,
For New York and the East sCoa. m, 1890 a. M, $780,
S @ and Esd nj xSfes %R sFafy on FSsS 5 s PsrIo4 asa
For r, Bro9klyn y n T. al through trains connect at
ing direct transfer Fulton street avoiding double
ferrlage across New York city.
and 69o ~ ma S @ s sundav md Gp aS g. @ & @ a0s 4 &
m, m Limited Express, $3.50 a. M. daily, except sun
For baltimore, 6;4o 500, $3.50 1890 a. m. and 1880 i:2o
d:iO SO ';S0 N5O and 1920 p. m On Sunday, 500.
For Popes Creek Line, G:4O m. and $40 D. M. daily.
For Annapolis. $40 a. m and l4Op M daily, except
ALEXXNpRIA AND pFREpERIoKsBuRG RAIL.
VA MAT . APP II phk phhLkEEAANDltlA AND WASHING.
For AiexandrS, 6iso 700 n9o, iloO, and lies a. n,
6'oo iiOO. and i35 a. m, and 500 p. m. ''''
For Rlchmondand the south, $3.50 and ll:25 m. daily.
Trains leave Alexandria for Washington. 600. s;Oo
S;53 and 1910 a. mi u: %, 200, $40 100, andG0p m
and 300 midnight on Sunday at 500, SO. andl lG0j
Tickets and information at the Office, northeast
and at the station where orders can be LEFT for the
checking of baggage to destination from hotels and
]. II. WOOD. General Passenger Agent
CHARLES Il. PUGH, General Manager. ses
National Republican., 1882-12-21
SPEcIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.
A. BRENTANo & co,

respectfully In form the public of Washington and
strangers sojouTning temporarily In the city that
ing the month of December our establishment will be
kept open every evening until 10 y. IN.
National Republican., 1882-12-21
BRENTANo g. CO.,
III
PUBLISHERS, BooKSELLEl BooKE,S;.EF, Il,

FCBLIsHERs. BooKsELLERs, sTATIoNERs.
- - AND NEWSDEALERS,
l0l5 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, CORNER OF
ELEVENTH. STREET, Washington, ID. @.
We have on our counters the following Magazines
North American Review, Princeton Review The
Century Magazine, Harper's Magazine, Atlantic
Monthly, Catholic World, International Review Ec-
lectc Magazine, Lppincotts Magazine, The Magazine
of fAmercan History, Popular Science Monthly, Van
Nostrand's Engineering Magazine, The American
journal of Science New York Medical Journal The
Art Amateur, The Furnisher and Decorator. The
Modern Age, Wide Awake, ST. Nicholas, Baby Land,
ChatterbOX, Ballou's Magazine, Appleton's Railroad
Lesle's Ereside, Leslies Popular Monthly. The Her
aid of Health, WalaCe's Monthly, Our Little Ones
The American CAnoeist, The Gartenlaube. The
Caterer Uber Land und Nicer. The Contemporary Re-
BlackwoOds Magazine Chambers Journal, London
Lancet The Monthly Family Herald sunday Maya
zine, Good Words, BAckwOods Magazine, LOngman's
Magazine, The Portfolio London Art Journal, Cas-
The Grille The Home Journal, The American
Queen, Tie KnckerbOcker. New York Financial
and Commercial Chronicle. Engineering and Mining
journal, Mining Re,ord, Puck, Spirit OF the Times,
Young People, Golden Days, Harper's Weekly and
Bazar, Boston Journal of Chemistry, True Flag
Waverley Magazine Lttels Living Age, the Inde-
pendent Christian Union, Christian Weekly. Chris
tTot Free Press, Scientific American and sup
plement, Banner Of Light, The Art Interchange,
San Francisco ATgonant, American Architect,
Boston Pilot, New. York Clipper, Music and
New Yorker. The Country Gentleman Our Conti-
nent, Grip, Sportsman, Sanitary Engineer, Chimney
Corner. Plymouth Pulpit, American Field, Amerl-
can Mechanic New York Ledger, Weekly Preside
Companion, saturday Night, The Judge Lese's IL
Illustrated Paper, and many others too numerous to
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19

to offer, certainly shall not apologize for
him." Corkhill read from printed slips an ex-
haustive argument upon the subject of juris-
diction, after which Davidge addressed the
Court on the subject of "malice." Dayidge
discussed seriatin the prayers of the defense.
and pointed out "ther sophistries and incon-
sistencies." "The object of the prosecution"
he said, ''is to obtain from your Honor .
plain, clear, and direct ruling upon
four distinct propositions. The appar-
ent object of the defense has been to
befog all that may be clear in this case, in the
vain hope that they may get to the jury with
some uncertainty attached in some way in the
case upon which to build plea for acquittal.
Why, your Honor, in the course of thirty years
practice have never seen such prayer as this
one offered by the defense. It has no justi6ca-
ton it has no excuse. We don't want obscurity
in this matter, we want light; We don't
mean to let this prisoner escape in
cloud, but we want from your
Honor clear and perspicuous ruling, SO
that twelve average men sitting upon Jury
cannot possibly go astray." Davidge severely
handled the eleventh and twelfth prayers of
the defense, and characterized them as mean
attempts to cast aspersions upon the experts
who had testified for the prosecution, and upon
the counsel for the prosecution themselves.
The prisoner followed the argument with the
closest attention, and indulged in frequent and
noisy comments. Judge Porter follows with
the concluding argument. -
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A London Dinner.

A lady well known in London literary
circles has given . Shakspearean dinner
and reception at her elegant and artistic
house in Chelsea. The fair hostess ap-
peared as Portia, and all her guests re-
sponded to her request and donned ap-
propriate costumes. The effect Of these
correct and artistic Shakspearean dresses
was very charming. Nearly hundred
guests sat down to dinner, and this was
the bill of fare:
Salmon soith Mayonaiss Sduos:
"The salmon's tail."-Othello, il, l.
Boor's Head:
"The Boar's Head. Henry w., il, 4
Sirloins and Beef la mode:
"a piece Of beef and mustard. Tanning of
the Shrew.
Fore Quarter of Lamb:
"Poor, innocent lamb. Macbeth, iv., /.
Roast Veal:
BRUTAL to kill 80 oapital calf Hamlet ill, q
"I pray you, Is not the pig greatT-Titus An
dronicus, iv., 2.
Nayonaise of Chickens:
"Here's fowl without feather" COMEDY
Of Errors, ILL.,, 1.
Veal and Han, Patties:
"They are both baked in . pie. Titus An
dronicus, ", s.
Pigeon Pies:
"Some pigeons, Davy." Henry w., ", l.
Lobsters:
"nl-shaped sh.'-Romeo and Juliet, ", l.
Mayonaise Salad:
"There is sauce for it."-Henry w., v, /.
Puddings and Stoeets:
"Sweets to the sweet. Hamlet.
Dessert:
"Tasts the fruit. ."-Pericles, l., 1.
Wines:
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ARGUMENTS.

After the usual harrangue from Guiteau, as
an opening speech, Scoville resumed his argu-
ment. He proceeded without interruption for
an hour. His remarks were listened to with
marked attention. He laid stress upon the
propositions that insane men often knew the
difference between right and wrong, and for
that reason conceal their plans. That the bene-
fit of doubt should attach to plea OF insan-
ity when raised with the same force as when
urged in connection with the commission of
crime. His allusion to the decision Of Judge
Davis, "who went out Of his way" he said, ''to
pass upon something not involved in the case he
was then considering" +" brought Judge Porter to
his feet with the indignant reply that the charge
was false. Scoville retorted that the opinion
of o man who sat on the same bench with q
Barnard and Cardozo should not be received
with much consideration. Judge Porter, with
even more vehemence, reiterated that the
charge of counsel was absolutely false, that
Judge Davis never sat on the bench with either
Of the gentlemen named. "If an honorable
member of the Federal Judiciary is to be put
upon trial here, demand" said Judge Porter,
"that the record be produced here
upon which this base charge is made" SEQ
vile insisted that when the style Of proceed
ings best suited to apolice court were introduced
here by prosecution, he should comment upon
them as he deemed fitting. He should not be
frightened by the tragic utterances Of Judge
Porter. He had heard the same notes years
ago from owls at night in the woods Of Ohio.
Hereupon the Court warned counsel to abstain
from personalities. Scoville said it was not his
intention to overstep the bounds Of propriety.
Citing the custom OF counsel upon tho
other side of bowing to tho jury upon
entering, Scoville said: 'SoneLmes 1t ia
three bows all around, sometimes more !;
never less than three. 1t has never been
done by counsel upon this side, and do not
hesitate to criticise the propriety Of it," Judge
Porter-"The gentleman IL simply instancing
his lack Of politeness. II he has no apology
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THE OHIO LEGISLATURE.
THE SENATE.

Mr.. Myers introduced the following resolu-
ton which was adopted: "Resolued, That the
Committee on "Sanitary Laws and Rule" be
and they are hereby requested to report q bill
10 this Senate at their earliest convenience to
make vaccination compulsory on all citizens Of
tho State Of Ohio, over one year old and who
have not previously boon protected by thorough
vaccination, and 10 make said bill sufficiently
comprehensive TO accomplish all the purposes
suggested In this resolution in both letter and
spirit" Mr.. Hollingsworth submitted report
and resolution relative TO statue Of General
Garfield, which was adopted. A joint resolu-
ton was adopted asking Congress 10 pass the
Apportionment Bill st as carly q day ~ possible.
The following resolution, offered by Mr.. Pol
lard, was adopted "Resoioed That with un-
feigned sorrow and heartfelt sympathy for the
afflicted family we receive the announcement
of the. death Of Hon. William q. Needham,
member Of this Senate from the Eighth District,
which occurred In this city at o'clock, January
L." It WAS further resolved that o committee
Of six accompany the remains to Gallipolis and
70 take such other action shall be deemed
htting 10 the occasion. A committee Of three
was appointed TO inquire into the cxpediency
OF building new house for the Governor.
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A CALIFORNIA writer says that tn

A CALIFORNIA writer says that the
redwood which is in demand there for
underground use is what is known by
the lumbermen as black heart redwood.
It shows dark color when cut with .
knife, the outer layer only becoming
seasoned. This species of redwood is ex-
ceedingly heavy-too heavy to float.
One who has observed misunderstanding
at chutes along the coast assures the
writer that post Of this wood which
plunges overheard never rises, and .
board fingers ON the surface moment
and then slowly slides down into its
depths. This is the sort which is sought
for in the foundation Of buildings, and
under brick walls is believed to be i'm
perishable. In this connection it is in
teresting to mention fact concerning
the second growth of redwood. Shoots
from old stumps have grown to three
and four feet In diameter in forty years.
This would indicate restorative powers
in redwood forests which would insure .
future supply Of the timber.
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THE HOUSE.

Mr.. Littlcr introduced a bill TO require rail-
way companies to provide wstchmen for street
crossings, and TO enable city and village coun-
ellis 10 enforce the same. Bills were also intro
ducod 70 provide text books for the schools Of
the State Increasing the penalty for getting
drunk and imposing fine on officers not making
Arrests for the same requiring railroad COM
panies TO build fences Of wood instead Of wire
or other metals.
Bulls were introduced amending Section 2, ,271
Of the Code 80 as TO provide for ten peremtory
challenges Of jurors by person indicted for
crime, and six by the prosecution to prevent
any games sing played whore liquors are sold I;
increasing the number Of judges Of the Su-
promo Court 10 ton, and requiring them to hold
District Courts making 1t o misdemeanor for
any person TO sell . weapon that can be con-
oealed on the person, to . minor amending
tho Sunday laws relating to the sale Of intoxi-
eating liquors extending the time for bringing
Of actions 10 enjoin the Illegal levy OF taxes
and assessments, and suits TO recover taxes and
assessments which have been Illegally collected.
Mr.. Hathaway offered . joint resolution pro-
posing an amendment to the Constitution pro-
vidtng that every county in the State shall have
at least one Representative In the Lower House
Of the General Assembly. Tabled and ordered
printed.
Mr.. Sharp introduced 4 bill to amend Section
317s Of the Revised Statute 30 a. 10 protect the
givW Of . note obtained by swindlers. Mr..
Cost introduced bill to create State Board
Of Health. Tho bill provides for the appoint
mont Of nine physicians by the Governor, to
perform their duties without salary. They shall
have q Secretary, whose salary shall be agreed
upon by the Board. A message from the Senate
announced the death Of Hon. W, O. II. Need
ham, Senator from the Eighth District. Mr.
BchAm offered resolution relative to the
death Of Senator Needham, and providing fol
select committee TO escort the remains 10 hiI
late homo In Gallipolis. Adopted unanimously
Mcssrs. Beman, Strong, Ellsworth, Jones Of
Jackson, Coryell and Mcfarland were ap.
pointed said Committee.
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HoRsE-rowER of a belt equals veloc

HoRsE-powER of belt equals velocity
in feet per minute multiplied by the
width, the sum divided by 1000. One
inch single belt, moving at ], 900 feet per
minute, equals one horsepower. Dou-
BILE belts about 700 feet per minute, per
ono inch width equals one horse-power
For double belts OF great length, over
large pulleys, allow about 500 feet per
minute per one inch Of width per horse
power. Power should be communicated
through the lower running side of a
belt !; the upper side to carry the slack.
Average breaking weight of belt, three
sixteenths by one inch wide, leather, $50
pounds three-ply rubber, 900 pounds.
The strength Of belt increases directly
as its width. The co-efficient of safety
for laced belt is: Leather equals one
sixteenth breaking weight; rubber equals
one eight breaking weight.
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The Heroine of Matagorda.

The tempest lasted thirty hours, and
thirty-four men out of 140 had fallen.
The fort was not more than 100 yards
square and "here," says Napier, "be
it recorded an action of which it is diff
cult to say whether it was most feminine
or heroic"
The action referred to, as detailed in
"The Eventful Life of Soldier" won
the woman for long after the sobriquet
of "The Heroine of Matagorda." She
was the wife of Sergeant Reston, of the
Scots brigade. Under fire she tore up
her linen to form bandages for the
wounded; and water being wanted,
drummer boy was ordered to draw some
from well, but the scared child did not
seem much inclined to the task, and
fingered at the door of hut with the
bucket in his hand.
"Why don't you go for the water 2"
asked the Surgeon angrily.
(" The puir BARN is frightened, said
Mrs. Reston, "and no wonder; gle the
bucket to me-"
And under all that dreadful storm she
proceeded coolly to the well, procuring
water for the wounded. General Napier
says a shot cut the bucket rope in her
hand, but she recovered it and fulfilled
her mission.
"Her attention to the wounded was
beyond all praise" says Sergeant Dom
aldson, of the oath !; she carried sand
bags for the repair of the batteries,
and handed ammunition, wine, and
water to men at the guns. 81 think l
see her yet" he adds, "while the shot
and shell were flying thick around her,
bending her body to shield her child
from danger by the exposure OF her own
person"
She died at an early age, in Glasgow,
without other token to her merit than
that accorded by the humble book of
her husbands oomrade.-British Bat
| ties.