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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1870-03-25, Page 6a { 'Terrible Battle of Beasts -- A Feriae paper says the periginatiors of lliowmeII are beset[ with numerous difficul- 1 ties whae persuing their daily avocatigrs in this lour Southern country, which, with the 'lima - winter ra'ram, heavy roads, and ford - ling of streams, makes it very difficu4t for managers to make good the promises of the ,*gents. Such was the case with John! Rob- 1irison'a Circus and Menagerie a few days tOnce. While performing in 'T:i11a msee, .ilia., it was mentioned to Mr. J. F. j Rob- inson, , jr., that he might expect some "clif- • ficultr in passing , through a long and dis- b al swauisp, between that. place and quii cy on account of the large number of Iilliga- • gators which infested the ford atthat par- ticuiar locality, and which are, at thi seas- on very very ferocious, and on the watch f r any unfortunate rile or horse that may become entangled in the numorous roots, quick- sands and forts, which abound" in the ford ; but tie replied. as the .agent had already made the arrangements_ for him to go . through and it Was not his nature to turn bac, he had nothing left butto follow, trusting • in his previous good .fortune thus far. The result of -his decision, although more ck. p. Louis anticipating some difficulty was far .aerieus thsrn he imago:ed. At 3 o'cl li• n:, on Tuesday, Jan.; 256, Prof. Meister; who had charge of the animals, started with the little elephant, Empress, the 'large Bactrian camel, the beautif 1 Ar - : white camel, a fine thorough ,bred mare and colt, the two spotted coat dogs, to .snake the trip to Quincy, althou4h ; re- peatedly warned not to attempt the passage cif Ile swamp in any other than daylight. • He, however went through. Before ap- proar.hiug the ford an occasional belJlow or roar was heard, betokening that the [nhahi tant�r of the locality had-not.retiied or the night, atd a sudden plunge and sphksls in, the water -would denote that the enemy were on the- alert for mischiefThe ele- phant would every few steps throw her trunk aloft, emititng at the time screech of defiance, the camels utteri P nr..ans, while the, horses almost refs stir, and stood trembling with fear, the dogs kept up an incessant howlin • preaching the water of the ford, HJouston determined on the immediate passage through, befog a --the alligators had time to summon their crew. Bidding the elephant enter she stepped boldly the same time lashing the water furiously with her trunk, the catnels, horses and dogs following close in the rear. He had passed .; two-thirds of the way when a sharp yelp of pain from one of the dogs and his sudden disappearance denoted that the swarrij fiends a loud og low sed to while Ap- were at work, and before he collected his thoughts - the other dog went under ,'with a- long death howl. He now began to think of his own safety, and calling to he de - pliant, commanded her to turn, which she d.id.+ Soon a fearful roarwas heard from the large Bactrian camel,, and the roaring, bellowing and screeching,,ot elephant, cam- els and alligators, was terrific. They wonld throw their ponderous jaws open a �° d tear huge pieces of flesh frons the poor camel, - which would utter heart-rending mot. ns and cries for relief. In the meantime, the ele- phant was not idle. Ever solicitious for the welfare of her keeper and comanions, she had, at the moment of seeing them safely landed on the opposite shore, rushed back to the assistance of her friend thei camel, who by this time was nearly gone ; and by creating the greatest furore among the as- sailants, succeding in bringing thb head: THE HURON EXPOSITOR. t1: _March 25' 187'0. and Continued. to danpe until they were• A:11 pretty well tired. After they appeared. to have enough of ,this 'exercise, -the elder gave the signal to stop,-• when. mmediately each one took hitt or her position in an oblong circle formed around . the room, and all waited to see if any one had received a gift, that is, an inspiration to do something odd. Thentwo` of the sisters would commence whirring_ round like a top, with their eyes. shut; and continued this motion fur about fifteen minutes, when they suddenly stop- ped and resumed their places, as still as if they had ,never stirred. During the "whirl," the , members stood round like statutes, looking on in solemn silence. On some occasions when a sister had stopped her whirling, she would say; I have a com- munication ° to make " ; when • the head el-. dress would step to her side and receive t :e, communication, and then make known the nature of it to the company. The first message 1 heard was as follows;: Mother Andlhas sent two angels to infirm us that a tribe of Indian_ s has been around here two days and want the brothers and sisters to take,thenr in. They are outside the "build- ing there looking in at the windows." 1 shalt never forget how _T.. looked around ' at the windows, expecting to see the yellow faces,when this announcement was made ; is but I believe some of the old folks who eyed nee, bit their lips and smiled. It caused no alarfii to the rest, but first elder exhorted the brothers " to take in the poor- spirits and assist them toot .salvation." He af- terwards repeated more of what the angels had said, viz "That the Indians were a savage tribe who had all died before Col- umbus discovered America, and had teen - wandering about ever since. Mother Ann wanted them to be received into the meet: ing to -morrow night. After this we dis- persed to our seperate bed -rooms, with the hope of having a future entertainment from the Indians. The next dancing night we assembled in the. same "manner as before, and whit through the dancing and march- ing as usual :' after which the hall dour was opened, and the elder invited the Indians to come in The doors were shut again, and one of the sisters (the same who received the original corrtrnunication) informed us that she.saw Indians all around and among the brothers and sisters. The elder then urged upon the other member s the duty of taking them in. Whereupon eight or nine sisters became possessed of the spirits of In- dian squaws, and about six of the brethern became Indians. Then ensued a regular pow -wow, with whooping and yelling, and strange antics, such as would require a Dickens to describe. The sisters and broth- ers squatted down on the floor together, In- dian fashion, and the elders and eldressea endeavoured to keep them seperated, telling the men they must be seperated from the squaws, and otherwise instructing them in the rules of Shakerism. Some of the In- dians then wanted sori)e- "succotash," which Was soon be ought them from the kitchen in two wooden dishes, and placed on the floor, NN hen they commenced - eating with their fingers. These performances continued ti11 about ten o'clock ; then the chief elder re- quested the Indians to go away, telling them they would find some one waiting to con- duct them to the Shakers in the heavenly world. At this announcement, the' pos sassed men and women became theniselves again, and all retired to rest. --History of American Socialtsms. 4*s01. Englieh tihristmas to the shore, that i#ortion being all rnained of the poor animal. In- t fusion that ensued •fioustoi did n the colt until warned by a- shrill ac neigh, which seemed to come from rods behind. Upon rushing down the .stream a few yards a terrible scene - vas pre - that the imp for of some point on this night, and started for the rendez- vous, and upoa reaching the scene e f action had unexpestediy encountered bath food and oppositian at the smile time, for sim- ultaneous with the meetieng of the colt, they met theirvpursuers and an awful battle en- sued. - Sever i1 times it se* .zurcl as if the colt could escape and regain " the rllii,re so busy ' were the - alligators in destroying each other; but j gist before the poor ci eaature wouldreach. the land sorrle mobster-, more ravenous than braye, e, would lave the, melee, and pursue and drag it li tek into .deep water, until it became .exhan. ted and Yell. an .easy l rey. that re - re con- of miss ream or several s:entecl to his view. It would ° seem denizens of the Ohatt.ahooche sw. Miles around had become cognizan extra attraction at.that particular • s•� 'rue Shaker's Dancing Meetings At half -past reaen P. rr., on the Glancing -flays, the members retired to their seperate room s.,where they sat in solemn srilk uce just ,c.azitIg att tho stove,, until the silt' ..of a small tea -hell gave the signal to .sernb1e in the large lsal3. Thither they prcceed in perfect order, ad sole.riin si- n y tunes for them E_cch had on thin ti -arida s a:id .on enter -ides the door of •t'h.=. 1. allie on ti lh-toe, aid took up t- tion sus, follow:; ; - The-- brothers f lank ea the right ride, it d the "sisters on the' .ltfc•, -facing each other, sand a )out .:five feet apart. After all were in t1 places, E:w ehief elder stepped .spice, ad gave an exhortation .tive •nau x s, concluding with. an invitation ..to thein di " to go forth, cld m inen• a.ncl re<itiens; and worship -CI - their - relight iii - the dance.". Ac they went ()nil," the nen stri their coati a •I rernaining in• the sleeves. First they- formed " ai, 1 fetal Trier:hed around the- room a.t-. 'double - and 'four or them. ntil they lnn r: 1gale wsirrzi, stf)4.c:)nirlleneed (saucing. shoes ; all they ieir posi- ormed a ir proper into. the E'or about THE CANTON T. T. T. T. T T. WAREHOUSE •ri, young 1 with all -!ordingly lrping off ;ir shirt rocession ,quick tits , whole four brothers : ssters st;,)od in the centre siugirig ' ter nxarehing in this manner TN THE - NEW POST OFFICE BLOCK, IS THE PLAGE FOR CHOICE TEAS. The fact that the subscriber makes this article a speciality, should lead all intending purchasers who like the best market affords. to, at least try his stock. The Finest Liquors And a select stock of Staple and"Fancy Groceries, always on hand. JAMES C. LAIDLAW. Seaforth, Jan'y. 21st, 1870. •99-tf. Englishmen take a delight in reading how many thousand tons ofi beef are sent to the Christmas market, and they devour this beef in huge slices, with gravy (or blood) running down their thins, and stuff themselves afterwards with great wedges of plum pudding, and then pile -on heaps of mince pies, and wash it all down wish rivers of wine well brandied This is what -they ` call having a " Merry "Christmas. ' People are at the table who would much rather be at their own: non -les, and relatives who hive not one feeling or sentiment in common, are obliged to sit side by side, and even try to talk, simply because it is. the -25th, of Decenrbe'. The ordinary English- -man is at best a gorging animal. and on this particular day he makes himself a' Mere re• spectable of all kinds of incongruous food. What is the consequence'1 A few days afterward he has another row with those uncles and aunts; the tradesman's bills come pouring in, the servants (his own and every body else's) are .pestering him from morn- ing till night for Chri{tinas Boxes," he is perched at in the papers, and finally he :sinks into a deeper depth than fiver of de- s;poLpency and glooin. He snubs his wife, scolds the children, swallows Lox after box of Cockle's rills, and begins the new year a blighted pian. Now this is a true picture of Christmas. • Count Bisinark has had a dispute over the sector who attended his sun. severely wounded in a student's duel. The physici- an had finale 160'visi.ts, some of them last- ing several hours, and felt aggrie' ed when Madam Bismark handed him six gold freder- ics-about twenty-five dollars. His bill was 460 thalers=--about three Fnglish "sell Let us all go to Germany to lings a..visit. 1)e sick. PE-=NTROYAL FOR FLEAS. -The Scient fie American, says the oil of pennyroyal will drive these insects off ; but a cheaper meth - �d, -where the herb flourishes, is to throw: your dogs and cats into a decocation cf once a week. Mow the herb, and scatter it in the beds of the pigs once a month. When the herb cannot be got, the oil may be pro- cured. - A Cincinnati reporter woke up a bride- -groom at a hotel in that city to get the par- ticuiar's of his wedding. Ile owes a neigh- boring apothecary fifth cents for court plas- ter. • FURNTTU RE CHEAPER THAN EVER AT - THOMAS BELL'S WAREROOM! 0 TBELL sa now prepared to furnish Houses at Toronto prices- -UN -MD ATA1-EINC-1-, In all its departments, attended to in a satisfact- ory manner. A hearse for hire. - -THOMAS BELL'S PATENT SPRING MATTRASS Kept constantly on hand and fitted to any bed- stead.. - This article is the best and cheapest made, as attested to by all who have used it. Warranted to give satisfaction. IS Remember the place 0PP0SrTE.- K IDD' & M'MIJLKINS Seaforth, Jan'y. 2lst. 1870. 87-tf. LUMBER! LUMBER! THE undersigned have on hand at their Mills, half a mile North from the Village of Ain- leyville, • 500,000 feet of Good DRY PINE LUMBER, of the following different kinds; viz • -inch, inch and a half, and two inch, clear. A large lot, (over 100,000,) inch and a quarter, and inch and a half flooring, both dressed and under- dressed ; half inch siding, common boards and plank. 12, 14 and 16 feet long. Board and strip LATH, all of which will be sold at reduced ,prices. G They have lately added a first-class planning machine, to their otner machinery, and intend keeping; dressed lumber of all kinds constantly an hand. The public may rely upon being able toprocure any of the above articles of Lumber at their Mills. so long as it is here adve•tined. Parties sending lumber to the mill can have it cheesed on the shortest notice and lowest possible terms. M. & 1'. S1I1TH.' Ainleyviile, Feb. 11, 1870. 1I4 -ti - Cdtrri• tio. Factory. OF TIDE CIRCULAR SAW MAIN STREET, ' EAFORTH, AND NEARLY OPPOSITE, SHARP'S HOTEL. Wm. Robertson ef Co., I)F:ALVRS IN ALL KINDS OR SHELF AND HEAVY k HARDWARE 911}.1E undersigned would intimate to the m- habitants of Sealorth and surrounding country, that they have on hand a large stock of first-class HICKCRY BUGGY S'UI'T They aro now ready to receive orders for all kinds of Buggies, Carriages &c.., made up by experienced Workmen, in the very latest styles. Old .Work repainted by a first -clans Carriage Painter. REPAIRING PROMPTLY PROMPTLY ATTENDED Tic). CHARGES MODERATE. GIVE THEM A CALL. - McIINTOSH & IMMOP,,RISON. - Seaforth, Jan'y 21st. )S70. 111 tfl; Paints, Valuable Farm for Sale. Iron,. THE North Half of Lot No. 9, and the West half of the North Halfof -Lot No. 10, in the Eighth Concession of Morris, 150 acres. -100 acres cleared -60 acres stumped. .A good square log house well finished. A new frame house with stone foundation. with good cellar and good well, a log barn and good stable, Two splendid orch- ards, 20 acres of fall wheat, to be.talten.at s valu- ation. The lot is situated about one awl a half miles from the gravel road- quits convenient to stores and. school. It is the,.old Ellison farm and is one of the best --and, loveliest situated in the Township, Title indisputable: The whole or a portion of it to be sold on reasonable terms. Ap. ply to ' . J. S. SINCLAIR. Goderich, or THOMAS HOLMI~S. . 118 4iaz4 Blyth. Oils, Glass, Putty Steel, Blacksmith Coals, Hubs, Rains, Spokes, Weavers' Supplies of all kinds. JACK SCREWS TO HIRE. Seaforth, Jan'y- 28, 1870. 112 NEW FALL WINTER (OODS. KIDD &. M'MULKIN, AUCTION SALE OF . NEW Fly RN N ITU E-! On Tuesday, March 15th, The subscriber will sell by PUBLIC AUCTION, ARE prepared to show the. Largest Stock of DRY 000DS! Consisting of the Latest Styles of Dress Patterns, in Irish and French Poplins, all Wool ;Plaids, French Merinoes, and_Twills of various kinds, ever offered in Seaforth. Their Millinery Depart- ment. - Is furnished with a large assortn:ent of Hats, Bonnets and Mantles of the Latest `Fashi- ons, VERY CHEAP. READY-MADE CLOTHING l Main Street, Seaforth, a large quantity of NEW HOUSEHOLD FURNiTURE, BUREAUS, . SOFAS, - LQUNGES, - TABLES, - BEADSTEDS, OHAIRS, ETO., ETC. TERMS CASH. J. P. BRINE, Auctioneer. M. ROBERTSON, Proprietor. Seaforth, Feb. 24 1870. 1 16-4ins. Por -.).,t, GOOD TWEED SUITS FOR TEN DOLLARS. _ BOOTS. ttc SHOES C1IEA.PER T[IAN EVER. Also a very choice stock of Fres l i Groceries NATIONA'L iP I LLS.c The National Pills areanewdiscovery in medicine. They are composed _ of purely vegetable extract prepared' by a newly draco v ered process, slid' are sugar coated: They are the great blood and stomach, purifier.' They act on the liver with magical effect, are mild, searching,, yet a thorough purgative, & have no equal as' s f;r-a t class family pill~: See circulars with each box Sold by R. LLi MSDEN and E. HICKSON.& CO., Seaforth. and medicine dealers generally., WOODRUFF, BENTLY Sr Co., Proprietors, Brougham, 117-25ins. Out. NATIONALPILLS. NATIONAL PILLS. NATIONAL PILLS. NATIONAL PILLS. .Be sure and call for their $1.00 Tea... 25 lbs. Rica; for $1 ; 11 lbs. -Raisins.' and 10 lbs. good bright Sugar. .- ` - 47./ .V j:',, .4t Ar p COURSE SALT. - Give thein .a Call. KIDD & McMULK1N. 5. forih..1an'y 5t11. 1870. ONTARIO HOUSE. FALL tt WINTER STOC EtS_ Very Complete, and selling at greatly edu e e Ill a c s I! CLOTHS, FLANNELS, SHAWLS and HOODS, In great variety. Fresh, Groceries And Crockery. EDWARD CASH. Seaforth, Jany. 21st, 1870. - 53-tf. SEA.F'ORTli PLANING MILL SASH, DOOR, AM) BUND FACTORY! THE subscribers beg leave to tender their sin- cere thanks to their numerous cestomers and the public at large, for the very liberai patronage received since commencing business in Seaforth., And as they have now a very large stock of Dry Pine Lumber on hand, and havin lately enlarged their premises andadded New Machinery (there- by increasing their facilities for doing work with despatch), they feel confident of giving every sa- tisfaction to those who m y favour them with their patronage, as none but first-class workmen are employed j Particular attention paid to custom planing. BROADFOOT & GRAY. Seaforth, Jan'y. 21st, 1870. Dr. Ca ldwel l's DYSPEPSIA �'S.PEPSIA can be effectually cur- l/ s•d by using DR. CALDWELL'S DYSt'EPS1 A REMEDY. See circul- ar and certificates . accompanying each bottle. Sold by R. ILU1,1SDEN and R. HICKSON & 00 , Seaforth, and medicine dealers generally. WOOD -RUFF, B3EN`T'LY & CO. Brougham, Ont. 117-25 inti. BLACKSMITH SHOP. THOMAS WATSON. Begs to inform. the public generally that he still carries on general B1acksmithii g at bis Old Stand, NEARLY OPPOSITE ARMSTRONG'S HOTEL; AINLEYVILLE. Special attention paid to Horse-Sh>cing. Ainley�-ille,- Jany. '21st, 1870.. 62-1y. M'GREGOR & SON, BOOKBINDERS, HULLETTT ARE prepared to execute binding in every style.. Persons residing at a distance by leaving ,their books at the Signal Book Store, Goderich, er at the ExPosrrox-office, Seaforth. stating style; may rely .44pcn ,thein- being "weg: bound. ' AT THE LOWEST PRICES. - And returned without defy. Seaforth, Jan'y. 21st, 1870. 81-tL - 21. NA" PROS, Rot,ert William John Me' Samuel John Pra Robert I Cat kern Isaac Jac Sarnnei ). Dickie J. A. Nei John Bru• ' James Pe Stephen Jona Lee Morris W John Ron Jas McDc Margaret B, Traine Samuel N. Margaret 13. Traine CER 0: 1 of Seaf edsout a oh< NII LL.JIN in the Eke adjoining - experience warrautcd their patro She is pr est notice "f DRESS EMBRt ID A' STR good constantly LON=. GRIF his sto; Flower Se Wholesale to none in Greenhouse Celery, .Ca and everyt+ Seed and N Deseripti purchasers. Addres 11 6 UEV Have a larg on hand for very Best _p The Mac Son. Matru:_ Onlloch, Gs: FIRST P London 1 18hingles Farmers Ai call, $Mugge square- - Bluezrale, ,t coin :3i -, a roll iiag to abou -- .-armed by.