A SAD ACCIDENT 
    On Friday last, we were startled by a violent shock     in our basement, followed by cries of distress.
    On rushing in a body to the cellar, we discovered our beloved     President prostrate upon the floor, having tripped and     fallen while getting wood for domestic purposes.  A perfect     scene of ruin met our eyes, for in his fall Mr. Pickwick     had plunged his head and shoulders into a tub of water,     upset a keg of soft soap upon his manly form,  and torn     his garments badly.  On being removed from this perilous     situation, it was discovered that he had suffered     no injury but several bruises, and we are happy to add,     is now doing well.
    ED.