Lewistown gazette. (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, May 17, 1850, Image 1
Vol XXX Vl.—Whole IV o 1 8841. Rates of Advertising. One square, IS lines, I time 50 44 2 times 75 " 3 " 1.00 44 1 mo. 1.25 3 " 2.50 6 " 4.00 11 1 year G.IK) 2 squares, 3 times 2.00 3 mos. 3.50 Communications recommending persons for office, must be paid in advance at the rate of 25 cents per square. SPRING & SUMMER GOODS! HA\ ING taken several additional rooms for the use of our store, we are enabled this spring to increase our stock of goods very much, and we now offer our friends a very large and desirable assortment of aun 3DDID3, BOOTS, SHOES & BONNETS, CnrpflingK, Hardware and Groceries, and think we can't be undersold in any of them. A great # part of our stock has been purchased at auction, at regular catalogue sales, where nothing but fresh and warranted goods are of fered, and by which we save from 15 to 20 per cent., and we feel confident that we can sell a great many articles LOWER than those who buy only ot the jobbers, as tor instance— CLOTHS AM) CASIMERES, CARPETIXGS, BOOTS. SHOES, BONNETS, <V. We invite our triende, and the public gener ally, to call and look at our goods, and it they afterwards think theycanbuy for less elsewhere, we will charge them nothing for showing. WATTSON & JACOB, lewistown, April 12, ISSO. IT IS EVIDENT To all discerning minds that BLYMYER has the mcst . 'Undid assortment of SPRING & SUMMER GOODS f fAHAT has been brought to Lewutown this X season, and withal so cheap that he who would undersell it must wake up a little earlier than he ever did before. The stock comprises in great variety, Cloths, Cassvmeres, Satinets, Vestinga, Croton Cloths, Cashmeres, and Cash rnerettß; Tweeds, Muhair Cords, Drillings, Velvet Cords, French Cassimeres, Doe Skin do., white and fancy Marseilles, Ac. A splen did assortment of SLaWra' 33cf0 (Sootru. Grode Naps, Satin du Chenes, an elegant as sortment of striped, figured and plain Siiks, Bareges, Challey, Muslin de Laines, Alpacas, Lustres. Ginghams, Lawns, Mulls, Jaconets, Bombazines, striped and plaid Muslins, Ac. lie has also an extensive variety of the CHEAPEST CARPETING that has yet been brought to this place; to gether with a never-ending assortment of HEADY MADE CLOTHING, which will be sold at prices to suit purchasers. Besides this, he has IJC.JLIEsLI'W* -v Queens ware, Glassware, snd an unparalleled supply of GROCEKIE S. Indies and gentlemen who wish to clothe themselves in a becoming dress, such as is called for in the course of human events by fashion and public opinion, are invited to take a look at his stock before purchasing at other places. His clerks are ever ready and willing to exhibit to all, and if price and quality don't suit, there will be no grumbling. GEORGE BLYMYER I.ewistown, April 12,1850. THOMAS .WAIN IN THE FIELD! rpHE public will be glad to hear that our A stock of goods has been again replenished, embracing a supply of J) IS 1 QttDIDS, Groceries A Qucensware, of the latest styles and best qualities. The same attention to the wants of all will be given, and the reputation we have obtained for will be maintained. A personal inspection of '-■ur stock by buyers is solicited, a:.d satisfaction warranted. If our goods are not what we re ireient, don't buy them—that's a!!. J. THOMAS. l."wistown. may 3, 1850 —tf I \R. GREEN'S LINIMENT, fir Rheumat ■ " isrn, Swellings, Bruises, Ac., Ac.—one ' the best remedies now in use for beast as *e.'las iimn. Price 37A cts. per bottle. For n.le.lt *A.A.BANKS' aplli Diamond Drug Store. _ [ . I TMNOY SOAPS.—Almond soap, Marsh Mallow soap, Amandine Transpa- ( tsiitsoap, Military soap, Tooth Balls, Almond Cream, Rose do. do., Amandine for '•-Ppcu {.anus, &C-, &c., itiT Ba ' e J. U MfTf fJKM • - t-ivn. march 22, 1 *-Vi JOHN A. STERETT'S CHEAP (MSII STORE CAN'T BE BEAT! O I Wl7 USTANDING aii the puffingand | XV blowing, printing and boring of others, it has been candidly acknowledged, bv the best of judges, that JOHN A. S i'ERK IT, take his stock all through, j Sells his Goods CHEAPER than any Store ever did in Mifflin County, And why 1 Because he is a first rate judge ot goods, with long experience, and buys strictly ■ for cash, at the rate of one hundred cents to j the dollar, with Jive per cent. ojf. lie is just now opening a very large stock of SPRING & SUMMER GOODS, Of the Newest Styles and Lowest Prices. For the LADIES, he has the best of u ™ iifij) qmakdxh From 12 ] to 25 Cents per Yard. And, by the way, the handsomest levy LA WNS j ever before o tie red. GINGHAMS at 12A cents and upwards that can't be equalled. ! MOUSE LINES I)E LAINE in endless variety and very cheap. Superior Tissue SILKS and BAREGES from 131 to cents that can't be beat. Cords and Stacks of CALICOES from 1 cents to 12£. His lip Calicoes are the handsomest and best ever sold in Lewistown. LINEN LUSTRES at 121 to 183 cents—and in short every kind of DRLSS GOODS of the Cheapest aiul Hest. For the GEN TLEMEN" he has a very large and fresh stock of CLOTHS. CA SSI ME RES, Vculing*, Cravats stocks &c., j which for variety, style and cheapness, no one will attempt to surpass. He has also a large and varied assortment of i MADE UP CLOTHING, consisting of every variety ol COATS for men and boys, with PANTcS and VESTS to suit.— Coats from jjil to £7 ; Pants from 50 cents to $5. No other dealer shall undersell hiui in this or any other article. HOOTS & SHOES He will sell as cheap as the cheapestfor CASH ot every kind, best quality, at the lowest prices Call and see, and theo judge for yourselves. I What is said here i meant, as you will find, lewistown, April 20, 1850 —4t N. 13.—A very handsome-CARR! AGE, new, for one or two horses, will be sold a bargain. 2 squares, 6 mos. $5.00 " 1 year 8.00 i column, 3 mos. 6.00 G " 10.00 " 1 year 15.00 1 column, 3 mos. 10.00 " 6 " 15.0f) 44 1 year 25.00 Notices before mar riages, &c. sl2. TIN WARE! TIN WARE!! j. R. A T his old stand, on MARKET street, Lew ifctown, six doors east of the public square, sonth side, informs the public generally, that ' they will always find at his establishment, a Heavy Stock of Hade lp T li\ W A li E , of almost every variety, and offering great in ducements to purchasers. To COUNTRY MERCHANTS, who inay wish to Jay in a stock for sale, he will make such reduction in price as will prove advanta geous to them. Thankful for the encouragement he has thus far received, tie will endeavor lo deserve and hopes to receive a coniiiuunce of the same.— A good practical knowledge of his business, and all work being made under liis own per sonal superintendence, warrants him in I'ssur ing the public that tbey will nowhere find bet ter or cheaper. [rntrch 22, 1850 -tf A Al i\V JllilHt i Vfr: ! BROWN'S ESSENCE OF JAMAICA GINGER, A VERY valuable preparation for persons xA recovering fiom fever, or -other diseases, a few drops imparting to the stomach a glow and vigor equal to a glassful of brandy, or other stimulants, without any of the debilitating ef fects which are sure to follow the use of liquor of any kind ; and it is therefore especially ap plicable to children and females To the aged it will prove a great comfort; to the dyspeptic, and to those who are predisposed to gout arid rheumatic affections, it gives great relief; and to the inebriate, who wishes to reform, but whose stomach is constantly craving the nox ious liquor, it is invaluable—giving tone to the digestive organs, and strength to resist tempta tion, and is consequently a great agent in the cause of temperance. For sale by J. H. MITCHELL. I.ewistown, MaVfch 2*2, 1850. Indemnity. fIVIE Fii.mki.lm FINN Imsi ka.ni is Comi-anv of Philutlel *- phia OFFICE 163, Clicnut street, near Fiftli street 1> I It E C T O R 3 . Charles V liancker, Ceo. 11. Richards, Thomas Hart, Montreal )> Lewis, Tobias Wagner, Adolphe E. Rorie, Samuel Crunt, Ilavid 8. drown, Jacob R. Smith, Morris Patterson. Continue to make insurant e, perpetual or limited, on every description of property in TOWN At. COI)NTH V, at rates as low as are consistent with security. The Company have reserved a laree Contingent Fund, which, with their Capital anil Premiums safely invested, J affords ample protection to the assured The assets of the Company, on January Jsl, 1849, as published agreeably to an Act of Assembly, were as fol- ! lows, viz : Mortgages, 31,017,438 11 Ileal Estate, 01,721 83 Temporary l.oans, 06,001 8.1 Stocks, 51,123 25 Cash, Ate , 38,801 27 #1.328,492 71 Since their incorporation, a period of eighteen years, they have paid upwtirds of One Million t'uur Hundred rtiuustuid lJullurs, losses by tire, thereto affording an evi dence of the advantages of Insurance,as well as the abil ity and disposition to meet with promptness alt liabilities. CI IA RLE 8 N HANCKKR, President. CitAUi.Bs <3, Uascki:*, Secretary. Atil'hVT for Mirti :n county, K. C. IIA! K, p>] , Lewistcwn. [opl'-l-ly imns©sja> ar wmomui - . ■ _ - 1 - 5,^! 3 ' FRIDAY EVEAIW. MAY 17, list JJOCtVfi* THE BETTER LA If D . 44 1 hear thee speak of the better land ; Thou call'st its children a happy band ! Mother, O where is that radiant shore? Shall we not seek it, and weep no more ? Is it where the flower of the orange blows, And the fire-fliesglance thro' the myrtle boughs?" 44 Not there, my child!—not there, my child!" 44 Is it far away in some region old, Where the rivers wander o'er sands of gold ? Where the burning rays of the ruby shine, And the diamend lights up the secret mine, And the pearl gleams forth from the coral strand? Is it there, sweet mother, that better land !" 44 Not there, not there, my child ! Eye hath not seen it, my geutle boy ; Ear iiatli not heard its deep songs of joy ; Dreams cannot picture a world so fair ! Sorrow arid death may not enter there; Time doth not breathe on its fadeless bloom, Ear beyond the clouds and beyond the tomb : It is there, it is there, my child !" £& isre lUntn. THE PEDLAR AND HIS DOG. BY J. 11. ROBINSON. Sonic years ago, 1 travelled through a portion of Michigan. I went on foot, or 1 rode as best suited my purpose. 1 carried rich silks and jewelry, to sell, to those dis posed to buy. My only companion dur ing my journeying, was a large dog of the Newfoundland breed. Lion was fit to be ' king of all his species. He was good natured and quiet, and there was some- ' thing almost human in his eyes. He at tended to his own business, and never quarrelled like 4 eurs of low degree.' He would bear an insult from worthless pup pies, with a philosophy worthy of emula tion. And I never knew him, save on a few occasions, resent the undue liberties ; of puppies of large growth. When his bile, however, was thoroughly aroused, he made such offenders a terrible warning to 4 evil doers.' When I travelled, he trotted along by my side, and, when I stopped to trade, he seated himself near me, and watched all my movements with a very grave and bus iness like expression, ft annoyed him a little, sometimes, to see my customers drag the goods from my park, and handle them with so much freedom, which feeling he expressed by a low growl, while he fol lowed every piece with his eyes to see that they were not appropriated without proper compensation, and with my full consent. He really took a strong dislike to those who were disposed to tind fault with every thing, and my prices in particular. I be lieve he knew every article I carried, and the value I attached to them. He this as it may, he seemed satisfied when 1 was, and wagged his tail when I made a good trade. He was an excellent watch dog, and there was no danger of anything con tided to his care, being taken away. 1 found loin very useful and companionable in my travels. Conveyances were so scarce and uncer tain, that I was often obliged to go on foot Ironi one settlement to another. Some times these journeys were anything but pleasant, as the country was new and the state of society anything but good. Robberies were frequently perpetrated upon these lonely roads, and there were many, no doubt, to whom the rich stud's I carried, would he a sufficient temptation to commit a murder. This idea frequently occurred to me in travelling through the wild woods ol the West. Hut old Lion was by iny side ready to die in rnv de fence, and proud to share my wanderings. I always went armed. An excellent brace of pistols, steel barrelled, and loaded with ball—were never from my pocket, save long enough to see that they were in or der, and at night when laid beneath my pillow. 1 felt quite safe with these and Lion, who was the companion of my nights as well as days. He always laid himself down between rnv bed and the door, with his face towards the latter. No one could enter without attracting the attention of Lion. One day, iri the summer of 1840, ! found myself in a small (ierman settle ment on the border of a small lake, anx ious to f;et forward to the next, which was ; about eight iniles distant. No convey- ! ance could be obtained without waiting till j the next day, which I was not inclined to 1 do, so I set out on foot. It was near night, j and I walked forward briskly. 1 was not ' long in discovering that my expedition | would he by no means an agreeable one. 1 The road, if road it could be called, was very bad, and passed through the most j gloomy forest in that portion of the coun try. Che night, too, crept on apace, and promised to be darker than common, lint iiion trotted along bv my side : 1 was a smart walker, and was confident 1 was getting over the g.ound fast; so 1 didn't mind it much. The darkness was upon me before 1 was aware of it. It seemed to me that 1 had already walked eight miles, but could ] see no signs of a settlement. This stir- j prised me a little, for 1 was used to travel lmg, and knew . ve jj my ability to calculi, distances. But 1 V e pt a good heart, and went on, until 1 was < iU j te cer t a in 1 had mistaken my way, or been misinformed in regard to t}ie distance. I concluded it i would lie best to keep the road that 1 Was in until I reached some habitation. In a short time 1 was glad I had made this resolution, lor I saw a light glimmer ing from a cabin. I approached it as soon as possible. It was rather above the me dium size. I thought 1 might be accom modated there very well. ! knocked for admission. I'he door was opened by a man. Now I am not a person to believe in presentiments, misgivings, and all that sort ol thing, but I certainly saw something in that man's countenance that I did not like, the moment I set my eyes upon him. In a grull voice he asked* me my business. 1 told him 1 believed I had lost my way, and was under the necessity of asking ac commodation. After hesitating a moment, he asked me to enter. A tall "female was seated in the corner, uear a large rock fire place. She seemed busied in watching a piece ol meat that was hissing over the lire. It struck me that 1 had never seen a more pathetic looking countenance than hers. She hardly noticed my entry. She might have been iifty years old. iler face was remarkably long, and wrinkled to a de gree to excite curiosity. Her nose was sharp and skinny, as was indeed her whole The head gear was wholly inde scribable, and from beneath it grey hairs were visible. Her entire dress was quaint, and unlike anything 1 had ever seen. 1 could hardly keep my eyes off her. She, as well as the man, glanced eagerlv at my pack as I laid it down. The latter was a coarse looking person, whose countenance appeared more indicative of opacity than \ illainv. To tny questions he replied very civilly after 1 entered and he had got a lull view ol mv person, i learned from him what I had expected for the last half hour—that 1 had taken the wrong road. A kind of telegraphing took place be tween the two, alter which 1 was informed that I could 'stay. This* did not appear to me a very great favor, since 1 had a chance to observe my host and hostess. The meat upon the coals was set upon the table, at length. 1 was invited to par take of it, which 1 did with my host, who had been absent, and had returned a few minutes before my arrival. During mv repast, Lion took his station by mv side, receiving a portion as he always did. When I had finished i drew away from the board, and taking a paper front mv pocket, pretended to be busy reading. 1 glanced occasionally front under my brows and was startled to see the apathy of the woman, as well as ihe man, wear ing oil" rapidly. Her ryes grew animated, and, in unison with his. sought mv pack oftener and oftencr. They glanced at ui\ dog with evident signs of dissatisfaction. Presently I nodded over wi\ paper, like a sleepy person. Instantly the manner of the two persons grew more alarming. 1 hey whispered to each other, and made signs, some of which I could not under stand. finally the tali hag lifted mv pack, and weighed it with her hand, as ell as she was able. Her eyes flashed like a serpent's, for it contained a large quantitv of specie, besides valuable jewelry and silks. 1 always made a practice of put ting my silver money in a bag, and depos iting it in a corner of said pack ; but my bills were placed in a belt which I wore next my skin. After she had done this, she motioned for him to come and lift it, which he did, with apparently as much satisfaction as his other half had experi enced. lie then opened the door softlv, and motioned the dog to go out. Thou<rh 1 have no doubt but Lion understood panto mime as well as any body, he did not of fer to stir, hut lay at mv feet as quietly as ever. At last the old hag grew impatient, and shook the poker at hint. Lion showed two rows of white teeth, and uttered a low growl. The pantomime ceased in an in stant. The door was closed, and the poker returned to its place. I stirred a little. They were quick to observe me. 4 A fine dog,' said the man. thinking it probable 1 might hear the remark, 4 1 reck on he wants to gel out —he growled as though he did,' A pause followed litis remark. He thought I might order hint out, but I did no such tiling. 4 Nice dog,' the woman added, after a moment, 4 nice dog,' and then she offered him a piece of meat, and attempted to fon dle hitn. Contrary to her expectations, Lion refused the meat, and put an end to all familiarities by showing his teeth again in a very testy manner. This was something strange for him. I never knew him to refuse meat before, when it was offered to him. Had Lion shared my suspicions .' Had his instincts taught him that the hand outstretched was not a friendly one Hv this last act of hostility on the part ol my dog, the hag appeared not a lititle disconcerted. She retreated almost behind my chair, and shook her skinny fist at him : but he did not condescend to express anv uneasiness at tiiat rather energetic expres sion of her feelii 1 now thought it time to wake up, which : Thl with a preliminary yawn or two. the ime apathy caine back and sat upon them urns of my entertainers. I made There was and that I wished to retire, cabin, and compartments in the i to make some arE.ltXt the one I was in j for my accominodalioW ents '' ie °'her sent some time, and 1 were ab heard them moving the bed sure of the room. They came out aT. r P arl and i was told that my bed was ready.' They watched my movements with con siderable interest when 1 rose to retire. I started at first without my pack on pur pose. The faces of the worthy pair light ed up ; I returned and took it; and they fell in a moment. This was not all; I passed in first, and the woman attempted to shut the door upon Lion ; but the latter, putting forth his strength, sprang after me in an instant, almost upsetting the hag in the operation. 4 1 thought the cretur would like to stav by the fire ;' she said, byway of apology. * < 'all the varmint out—Taint likely the gentleman wants to sleep in the room with the beast,' added mine host, in away that expressed a great deal of Christian anxiety for my welfare. • 1 prefer to have him with me,' I re- plied. •He won't eat the quarter of meat in there, will he ." 4 Oh, no, I answered. 4 A ou are quite right—he won't eat it. He never takes anything that's not his.' Saying this, 1 wished them a good night and dosed the door. They had provided me with a dim tal low candle, and the lirst thing 1 did was to examine everything in the room. It was pretty well lumbered up. Various kinds oi vegetables occupied different corn ers, among which were pumpkins, pota toes, melons, Ac., Ac., together with a quarter ol venison, some jerked beef, and skins of animals. I examined the bed next. It was a poor concern, the frame being made of round poles, in the same state they were taken from the woods ; and the clothing upon it was coarse enough for a hermit. But what struck mc as being a little singular was, that the head of said bed was turned toward the partition separating the two rooms, and right opposite the pillow was a wide crack, which had the appearance of having been left there by design. I began to feel queer (and that is not the word just to express what 1 mean.) 1 had large sums of money about me, enough to tempt the cupidity of my entertainers, at any rate, as their actions had already convinced me. How easy it would be for them to shoot me through the crevice. The idea got possession of me fully, and 1 would have fastened the door, but there was nothing to fasten it with, and I was impressed with the idea that the danger would not come in that direction. If it should, Lion was there to apprise me of it. 1 threw oil' my coat, and bustled about as though undressing. 1 put my pistols un der my pillow, and laid down ; but such an unaccountable and terrible sense of evil pressed upon me that i could n otthink of sleeping. Lion, too, appeared uneasy —came and put his fore paws upon the bed every lew minutes, then went back to his post by the door, and laid down with a kind of feverish anxiety. At last 1 feigned sleep, and snored most musically, but I did not feign to look through the crevice to see what my host and hostess were doing. They laid down upon the bed which stood in the room, without taking otf their clothes, and were quiet until 1 began to snore, when 1 heard hem whisper. What were my sensations, w hen I saw them arise softly, and the man take the gun fro to behind the bed ! I saw him, assisted by the hag, draw out a charge of shot which was in the gun, and reload it with a handful of slugs. 1 turned over heavily, and pretended to awake. My plan of action was arranged in a mo ment. 1 had worn a wig for several years, on account of losing my hair by a fever. 1 now determined to make it of more use to me than it had ever been before. I lifted myself quietly from the bed, and felt about in the dark, until I had found one of the i pumpkins I had seen. Over this 1 drew my wig, and it happened to be an excel lent lit. Having dressed this useful vege- ; table iu this uncommon manner, 1 crept , hack to my bed, and placed it upon the pillow in the exact position my head had occupied. When it was thus adjusted, it was in juxtaposition with the long crevice, through which I now took another look, j llea\ ens ! the bends were loading a brace of horse pistols with the same infernal slugs. 1 can't say but 1 felt a little dry about the throat then. 1 looked toward old Lion. I could just discern his great eyes through the darkness. He was still upon the alert. The perspiration began to roll down m\ face tn great drops, not that 1 felt absolute ly afraid—for 1 flatter myself I am not a coward—but I did not like the idea of tak ing human life. 1 was confident I could defend niysclt, yet even that contidenee was not enough to make mc feel altogether comfortable. Caking down my pistols in niv hands, 1 ,\cu Series—Vol. 4 INo. 30. bent over my bed, and commenced snoring ! again, at the same time watching the move ments of the man and his amiable spouse. ! Kverv explosion from my nose seemed to .rive them the greatest satisfaction. I hey Footed at each other—nodded and smiled grimly. He took the gun, and in las ! stocking feet approaclted the crev tee uppo ! site my bed, followed by the hag wi.h the pistols and a carving knife. Stooping lie peered into inv room, and brought his le- I rocious looking eyes to bear upon my i witr. 1 knew it would be dangerous to see -V more. I raised mv head enough to S el -it of harm's way', and emitted now and 2, snore. 1 heard him distinctly tlx the nozzle of the gun against the fis sure opposio the wig, and then with a tremor of indication, and a kind of creep ing sensation all \ V er me, I drew back and awaited the restu. ft was a moment of awful suspense to rn°. What if he should discover the cheat, and elevate his piece- ? A thousand such thoughts rushed through my mind in an instant. The cold sweat ran down my face in streams. Thank. Heaven I was not kept long in suspense. A terrible explosion followed the fearful pause. A storm of slugs poured into mv bed, perforating the wig, and scattering the pumpkin in every direction. ■ He won't tell 110 stories.' I heard the assassin say, as he dropped die breach ox the gun heavily to the floor. ' Now for the dog.' During these operations, Lion had placed himself by my side, with his forefeet upon ; the bed, while to keep him still, I put mv hand over his mouth. lie knew v eli what 1 meant, for I had done so before. At the moment ol the discharge he gave a low growl. I pointed towards the door. Hi understood my meaning well. His eyes flashed like balls of lire, while he waited the moment to wreak his vengeance on the cowardly assassins. * I will open the door a little; and when the cretur sticks his head out. shoot him,' said the she-wolf. The door was opened, but 4 the cretur' didn t 4 stick his head out.' Lion knew better than that, and waited his chance. Emboldened by not hearing anything, the door wasgradually opened. Now was the time. With a terrific howl, Lion leaped over the head of the woman, and seizing the ruffian by the throat, dragged him in an instant to the floor, where a great struggle took place. In another mo ment the hag was writhing in my nervous grasp. Her surprise was so great, that she made but little resistance ; and I quick ly bound her hand and foot with a cord which she had provided for another pur pose—perhaps to drag my body awav into the woods. The next thing was to attend to the man and Lion. The struggle between them was still going on, but the former had the worst oi it. Lion had set his sharp teeth into the throat ol the wretch, and rendered all his elforts abortive, although lie was a r - man of powertul frame. He was already reeking in blood, and 1 hastened to save what little lite was left in him. The Jog was loth to quit his hold, and when he did, lie left one victim to punish another ; tor, betore 1 could prevent it, he set his teeth quite through the hag's arm, who, shrieked like a lunatic. The fellow looked ghastly enough when I released him. His neck was frightfully torn, but he got no sympathy from me. 1 was resolved that he should not escape. 1 bound him as 1 had done his companion in iniquity, while he maintained a moodv silence, and she heaped curses upon the dog. 1 bound her apron about his neck, which was all the surgical aid he g~ot from me. Lion now seemed verv well satisfied with the arrangements, and laid down in the corner, and watched them with much calm philosophy. We remained with them until morning. 1 cannot say but 1 enjoyed our triumph as well as Lion did. as they were certainlv old offenders, as it was proved afterwards in a court ot justice. As good fortune would have it, a man passed by the next morning, by whom 1 sent word to the nearest settlement, of what had occurred. Betore ten o'clock the offenders were in the hands of the law. They were con veyed to the nearest jail, where thev awaited their trial, which took place about two months after. They were sentenced to ten years imprisonment, which, all the cir cumstances considered, was not too much. 1 believe if ever they live to get out, they will kill old Lion, should he survive their punishment; and he no doubt will, for he is as strong and healthy a dog as vou can find anywhere. No money would tempt me to part with him. He is now looking quietly in my face as 1 write this—for I have been trying to make him understand what it is about. I have hinted to him the propriety of having his likeness pub lished with this sketch, but he shakes Ins head gravely, as much as to sav— * I don't care about it, master—everv worthless puppy has his likeness published now-u-dav s.' Grateful for past services, 1 sutler hint to have ins own \\..y in this, as in a great many other matters. Let no one despisa the dog, as lie is the only animal who, forsaking his own species, cultivates tfir friendship of man.