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THE HURON EXPOSITOR,
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OCTOBER 14, 1870
Marshal McMahon.
BY R. SCOTT, BERNE.
Algeria,—ancient Numidia, whence Han-
nibal drew his incomparable light cavalry,
—has. been conquered successively by the
Bo m ans, [the Vandals, the Brigantine
Greeks, and the Arabs. The city. of Al-
giers, founded in the 10th centuiy by the
Arabs provoked the resentment of the eost
powerful states of Christendom by its pita -
tical enterprises which extended over all_
• the Meditrranean and even into the Atlan-
tie. ft has been attacked, therefore, from
time to time. by sundry European powers,
and even by the United States of America,
• with various results, but finally, the French,
in consequence of an insult to their Consul,
in 1830, dispatched a large flet and army
to occupy the e.ountry,and Permanently sub-
dued the audacious pirates. The brave Ab-
del-Kader, at the head of his Arab warriors
pertinaciously resisted the invaders for
about fifteen years, but, in the end, was
made prisoner by General Lamoriciere, and
Algeria became, what it has since remained,
a colony of France.
Our story opens among the stirring Scenets
If the early French operations in Algeria.
The fierce combat, of the Col-de-Terchia has
just been fought, and it is evident to Gene-
ral .Achard, the commander of the French,
that he must, in consequence of that battle,
immediately change his line of operations.
But how to transmit intelligence of the pro-
posed alteration to Colonel Rullieres and
his division, is the difficulty. The colonel
is posted at Blidah, miles away, and a swift
and vigilant enemy, in large force, lies`ee-
camped on the plain between.. The man
to execute this dangerous mission,—to pass
safely through the surrounding troops of
the ever watchful and constantly roving
Arabs,—must be possessed of instant deci-
sion, imperturbable coolness, and dashing
bravery; and moreover, he must be an ac:
complished horsetnan. The general knows
that his youog aid-de-eamp, who see'ved him
so gallantly in the late battle,is the veryone
• for the enterprise, but he hesitates to expose
one so young, and so clear •to himself, to
such a fearful risk. BUt his duty must be
eonsuited rather than his feeling, and the
veteran soldier, sternly •repressing the
promptings of his heart, calls the gallant
youth to his presence, and calmly enquires,
—" Can you carry to Colonel Rullieres at
Blidah the order to change his march? As
the mission is dangerous, I shall give you a.
squadron- of light dragoons as an escort."
AS the general expected, the handsome fea-
tures of the •young officer betray no sign
of fear or reluctance, bait • beam with the
fere. of hie brave spirit within as be replies,
Gentaal,1 undertake it with pleasure;
but as tile escort you offer is either too lit
tle or too much I prefer to go alone." The
wisdom of thie decision is at once recognizs
ed by the superior officer, as the squadron
would be large enough to attract the atten-
tion of the enemy, but not large enough ,for
defence in case of attack; sitile they could
be of no assistance in his flight. No time
.is to be wasted, and the youthful adventu •
rer immediately departs to prepare for his
perilous journey. The general, standing at
the door of his tent to witness his departure
soon sees him, mounted on his. steed,—a.
very powerful and "• high -blooded animal
which his master had brought with him
from France,—galloping rapidly across the
arid plain, towards the fortress of Blidah.
Onward, with unflagging speed, sweeps
the daring rider ;—now passing under the
cool shade of the precipitous and rocky hill,
crested with the lotus and the cypress, the
orange and the fig tree ;—now thundering
down the gloomy ravine with_ the headlong
vehemence of the mountain torrent, anon
darting with accelerated pace, across the ex-
posed and open plane -with •its groves of
stately palm tiees, few and far between, as
the only feature to relieve the insufferable'
• glare of the tropical sun upon the burning
sand. With watchful eye the fearless horse-
man scans the horizon for signs of the ene-
my, but, though occasionally he catnes
sight of a picket of cavalry far out upon the
plain, the seem too remote to recognize him
as a foe, and he begins to flatter himself
that he will reach his destination unnoticed
and unmolested. He is already within a
mile of 131idah, whose white walls shine be -
foie hin . in the dazzling sunlight, ald he
has only to cross that level, sandy tract,
surrounded by low, black hills, to be safely
at his journey's end. As he enters upon
this last stretch, at the fell speed of his gal-
lant horse, he glances to the right,
and hie heart thrills with a feeling akin to
fear, to observe a band of the wild horse-
men of the desert emerging from the sha-
dow of the hills at their utmost speed, and
apparently in a direction to head him off
• froni the road to Blidah This, in itself, is
not much, as he has full confidence in the
superior powers of his horse, but as he
glances instinctively around, he discovers
pursuing troops of the enemy behind him,
and on every side, except in one direction,
—in front towards Blidah. For a moment
he hopes to baffle his pursuers by following
that courses when he suddenly rec011ects
that it will lead hini no the brink of a tre-
mendous precipice, called the "Ravine of
Blidah," which the most reckless riders of
the plain had never dreamed of attempting.
The wily Arabs have fairly caught him in_a
trap,—there is no escape,—he is doomed.
The thirsty sand of the desert will soon
drink the life -blood of his young and gal-
lant heart, for he knows he will receive no
quarter, and his capture is inevitable. So
think the pursuing Arabs, as with . fierce,
exultant yell,- wildly brandishing their long
lances and flashing scimitars, they close in
upon their expected prey, with the speed of
the desolating simoon of their native Saha-
ra, To their infinite surprise, instead of
attempting to escape by breaking through
the circle of his pursuers as they expected,
the solitary infidel rides onward, without
swerving or slackening his. pace, directly
thwarcls the awful precipice in front. Is it
possible he will take the appalling leap?
Even so has he calmly resol.ed. He scarce-
lyexpects to survive the dreadful attempt,—
it is most likely that he will be dashed to
pieces ; but Ms comrades at illidah may
-recover the written order from his dead bo-
dy, and his. mission will be accomplished.
So thinking, the heroic soldier urges his
horseto the verge of the chasm at his high-
:. f
est speed, and the noble animal, -without he-
, sitation, springs into mid-air. The daunt-
less .rider, in all that frightful descent, holds
his seat and balance immovably firm, and,
wonderful to relate,- escapes entirely unin-
jured. ButAris noble steed 'fell to rise no
more, his fore -leas are broken and he is oth-
erwise shatteref by the fall. Not one of
the Arabs ventures to take the desperate
-leap; and the young hero reaches Bildah in
safety.
• But ere he abandoned his faithful charg-
er to his melancholy fate, he bade him a
tearful farewell, as if he had been a human
friend-. A friend indeed he had proved,
almost, better than human, by saving his
master's life at the risk of his own. The
sad and wistful expression of his large and
intelligent eyes, as he gazed upon the de-
parting form ot his young master, made an
itnpressipn on the kind heart of the gallant
soldier, which time could not efface. A
more touehing and romantic incident- could
,not be found in the wide field of friction.—
It reminds one of that beautiful passage in
the Lady of he Lake," descriptive of a
similar scene, when Fitzjames, in the rug-
ged Highland glen; stood- over his dying
eharger whieh had fallen a victim to the mad
folly of the chase :—
" Then touched with pity and remorse
He sorroived o'er the expiring horse :-
1 little thought when first thyrein
11 slacked upon the banks of Seine,
That Highland eagle e'er should feed
On thy ideet limbs My matchless steed.
Woe worth the chase ! woe worth the day!
That cost thy life mymatchless grey."
The brave young officer who met with
t e• thrillirg adventure, above described, in
tI eutset .of his Military career, rose rapid-
z!i;•ougrli the different- grades of the ser -
vise to the highest rank, and attained :a
world-wide reputation as the hero of Malak-
hoff: and of 'Magenta, the renowed Marshal
McMahon. As this article is already long-
er than 'at first intended, space will not al-
io st of anything- further than a brief rela-
tion of the leading events ia the life of our
subject.
Marie -Patrick -Maurice, Count de Mac-
mahon, is oescended of an Irish family, who
after living with distinction for many cen-
turies in Ireland, risked all for the last of
the Stuart kings. The Mdcmahons Carried
theirnationaltraditionsand historic name
to France, mingled their blood by marriage
with the old nobility of their adopted coun-
t4)- and obtained, with the hand of an heir-
ess) the magnificent castle and extensive es-
tates of Sully. The present general's fath-
er, the Count de MacMahon, who was an,
efficer of high rank,. and a ,personal friend
of Charles X., espoused a lady of the ducal
house of Caransan, and left foar sons and
four daughters. The. fieture Marshal was
the youngest born of that nunteeous family,
and firstsaw the light at Autun, about 1807.
He was educated partly at his father's and
partlyeat a seminary for young -men destin-
ed for. she priesthood,but was afterwards
remirved t� the military school at St. Cyr.
Ile became a soldier in -18,45, and joined
the:expedition to Algeria iif 1830. He at-
tained the rank Of general of brigade in
1848. For a time he occupied the position
of governor of Oran and subseqeently of
Constantina—provinces of Algeria—and,
in 152 became a general of •division. In
1.855, when Canrobert left the Crimea, Ge-
neral Macreahon was appointed to succeed
him in the command..of his division, and in
the general assault upon Sebastopol, he hadi
the the honor of leading the attack on - the
works of the Malakhoff. The dashing Man-
nerin which he performed that perilod
task, is desciibed in the brightpage of his-
tory. Hie able eonduct at the battle of
Magenta, in 1859, ,where, although he had
received no orders to do so, he pressed forT
ward atcl arrived.,ia time to secure the vic-
tory to the French, procared him the title
of Duke. His behavior in the present
Frauco-PrpsSian war'has been, throughout
that of a gallant and honorable soldier; and
perfectly censistent with his previous ca-
reer. Hei has never enjoyed the reputation
°fa profound strategist or brilliant tactician.
His forte"was rather the almost irresistible
spirit and energy of his attack, which gene-
rally proved successful, and the love and
confidence he inspired among his men ;
and if he has succumbed, as lately reported
no the wounds he received in the terrible
battle of Sedan, while bravely fighting. to
retrive the failinabfortunes of. his master;
bis
his memory svillbe handed down to poster-
ity, as a daring and gallant leader, and ac
complished gentleman; as One who, pursu-
ing a glorious career, full of. great achieve-
ments 'and splendid victories, met at last
with an adverse fate which his virtues did
not deserve, and for which the incapacity
and eerfidy of others were to • blame, but
died, ,neverthelesS as gloriouslyas he had
lived, an honor to his Country and his -age.
aga•os-
The Jewish soldiers in the. Prussian ar-
mies are second tonone, we are told, in all
that constitutes true soldier& qualities.—
They are strong and chivalrous. Of one of
them a tale is told which shows that it is
.gocid sense rather than disinclination which
has made the Jew prefer the art- of peace
to the art of ware -Although -desperately
wounded, he refused the Succor .of medical
attendants, alleging that he could hold out
another mile. Thereupon berushed forward
-with those who were, charging the enemy
at'a dgperate ctisisSOf the fight. A second
bullet put a final stop to his career.
ghe txmiter,
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TORONTO _MILLINERY.
MISS ERWIN,
ESIRES to respectfully inform the ladies of
Seaforth and vicinity, that she has removed
her Millinery Establishment to
REYNOLD'S BLOCK!
NEAR THE RAILWAY STATION.
Miss Erwin would also take this opportunity
of saying that she has very considerably increas-
ed her stock which consists of
MANTLES,
HATS
AND BONNETS,
Ready trimmed.
DRESSCAPS,
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Seaforth, Sept. 21st, 1870. 1464f—
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T HAVE the above sum on hand for iiivest-
T ment on good Farm Security, at 8 and. 9 per
cent. ,—Private Funds.
JOHN S. PORTER.
SEAFORTH, July 25, 1870.
139.—
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STRAY CALF. \
TRAYED, from Seaforth, about the end of
0 July, last, a Red Spring Heifer 'Calf Such
information as will lead to her recov*ery, will be
suitably rewarded.
Seaforth, Oct. 6, 1870.
JOHN WINTERS.
148-4—
FARM, FOR SALE.
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THE undersigned offers for sale, the West half
of Lot 7, Con. 2, H. R S., Tuckersmith.
There are 28 acres cleared_ and under fence • the
remainder is timbered with Beech and Maple.
DUNNHAY.
Tuckersmith, Oct. 5, 1870.
148—
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.
THEPARTNERSHIP heretofore existing be-
tween Hugh Steele and James Young and
carried. on under the name of Steele & Young,
has this day dissolved by mutual consent.
Witness HUGH STEELE,
W. H. 1VR3RACKEN. JAMES YOUNG.
sa- Hugh Steele having purchased from James
Young his interest in the business, keeps the shop
and books', collects all accounts, and settles all
against the firm. The business is still carried on
by
HUGH STEELE.
Ainleyville, September 19th, 1870. 146-3—
GREAT
Clearing SALE !
—A T
BONTHRON &Son's
THE UNDERSIGNED, INTENDING TO
GIVE UP Bi '8INESS IN THE STAND
THEY NOW OCCUPY, WILL SELL FOR
0 1\T M M 0 N T 1-1 1
THE- WHOLE OF THEIR STOCK OF
• DRY GOODS,
Clothing, Tweeds, &e.,
FOR CASH,
AT COST PRICE
—sea.
"Dress Goods of all kinds,
• At Cost Price.
Clothing, (Ready-made),
At Cost Price.
English and Canadian Tweeds,
At Cost Price.
Shawls and Jackets,
At Cost Price.
We also sell a large lot of BOOTS AND SHOES
• at a Small Advance on COST.
Or This is no humbug. Parties wanting Cheap
Good.s, will find it to their advantage to give
them a call before purchasing elsewhere.
All parties owing accounts will please call and,
settle them. as they wish to close their Books
at present.
• J. BONTHRON & SON.
Seaforth, October 3, 1870.
132—
0TU. Jo uttS W
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S.A.T101:11T1-1
AUCTION R901111S,
Main Street, Seaforth.
All kinds of Goods sold on Commission.
Sales attended to in all parts of the County.
Cash paid for Second-hand Furniture.
Auction Sales every Saturday.
Private Sales through the week.
After 22 years' experience he feels confident in
being able to give every satisfaction to those who
favour 'him with their patronage,
C. YEO,
Auctioneer and COMMiSai011 Merchant.
Seaforth, October 5, 1870.
148-3m—
THOMSON & WILLI AMS.
Are introducing the celebrated
"CUMMING'S"STRAW CUTTER
Which has already met with Unrivalled sue-
, gess in otl,r parts of Canada.
• Warranted to give perfect satisfaction when
driven either by horise or hand power.
ALSO 'MANUFACTURE A NEW 6 AVD 8
• HORSEPOWER,
•SUITABLE FOR DRIVING STRAW CUTTERS, SAWING
MACHINES, OPEN CYLINDERS, AND LITTLE GIANT
TIIRESHERS.
Also, all kinds of Farming Implements includ-
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Reapers, Fanning Mills.
Mowers. • Cultivators,
Combined Machines, Horse Hoes,
Separators, Weeders,
Pitts' Power, Plows,
Sawing Machines, Gang Plows,
Double Mouldboard Plows, &c.
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,AIILLWRIGHTING & EN GINEERIN G
DEPARTMENT.
Steam Engines of all Sizes Built.
Grist Mills, Flour Mills;
Saw Mills, Flax Mills,
by Water or Steam
And. all kinds of :
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TURBINE WATER- WHEELS, LATH
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And all kinds of machinery of the best con-
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Seaforth, Sept. 6th, 1870. 144-1y—
THE
CHEAPEST TEAS
ARE THOSE SOLD BY THE
Toronto Tea Company 1
Or their Agents. A single trial and comparison
with any other teas, at the same prices -willprove
this.
Our 50c. Teas will be found equal to any at 60e.;
our 60c. equal to any at 70c. to 75c.. our 80c.
equal to any at $1.; and our $1 green equal to
any, however high the price charged. Our,Black
Teas seli from 60c to 90c.; mixed same prices.
Green Teas, from 50c. to $1, Japan (all unco-
lored) 55e. to 80e.
All our Teas are sold for cash. at wholesale
prices, in pound, pound, and 5 pound packages.
THE BEST PROOF
That the Teas of the Toronto Tea Company give
satisfaction is the immense trade we are:Alow do-
ing in them. Families who tried them once, now
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• Sold in Seaforth by
ELLIOTT & ARMSTRONG.
Seaforth, Sept. 6th, 1870. •
1444.in—
M ILLS
FOR SALE OR TO RENT!.
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111HE SUBSCRIBER OFVERS FOR SALE,
•or to Rent, on easy terms,
THE VANRA MILLS,
Consisting of a Flour, Oatmeal, and Saw Mill, all.
of which are in good running order.
The Flour Mill contains Four run ofStones,
and the interor is well finished, and all the ma-
chinery in first class condition. There is in
connection a good. Dam, and. an abundant supply
of -water to run all the mills the year round.
These mills are situated in the centre of a
splendid Agricultural country, and a rare chance
is offered to any person desirous of embarking in
the milling business.
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INCowhich
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hedriven
SA' water. , rall 'the works
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The above property is situated. Six miles from
Clinton; Six from Bayfiekl, and Eleven from
pSlaeacfe.orth, with good gravel roads leading to each
For further particulars apply to the proprietor,
on the premises, or to Varna P. 0.
WM. TURNER
VARNA, August 11, 1870:
140
SUGAR COATED.
A PERFECT
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COMPOSED or EXTRACTS
PURELY VEGETABLE.
HAVE NO EQUAL AS A
F1RST-CLASS FAMILY MEDICINE.
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BAD BREATH, SICK HEAD -ACHE, COSTIVENESS,
PLAINTSCUS S, AsLcTR ORFHuELUAM , BLit!
vi oEuRs NC:sms ,-
AND IS THE GREAT BLOOD & STOMACH PURIFIER.
SKIN DISEASES, FITS, FEVER AND AGUE, &O.,
SOLD BY ALL MEDICINE DEALERS.
•I WOODRUFF, BENTLEY & CO., PROPRIEURS, )313011eHAM, DK.
Sold by R. LUMSDEN and E. HICKSON'S
CO., Seaforth. and medicine dealers generally,
FARM FOR SALE1
IN THE
TOWNSHIP OF HULLETT
TIOR SALE, LOT No. 5, 8th CONCESSION,
containing 100 acres, 70 of which are cleared.
The land. is of first quality, with a Creek roaming
i
through the rear. There s on the premises a log
house and frame barn. For further particulars
apply to..f. CARNOCIEAN, on the premises, or
to S. CARNOCI1AN, Seaforth P. 0.
Seafortb, October 5, 1870. 148-
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prove a reality.
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The Suez Canal as
(From a kilter -10 th.
The Wa.bash & Eric
length, occupies the e
cubic feet, or more du
Suez Canali Take seve
in the United States,an
represent= amount of
the Suez 'Canal. The
Suez Canal is found in
not, and never will
sand and Land slides Cr
object for which this al
ed, and nothing but 3
-will keep it in rt-passa
ing the work of keepi
bars a constant relict'
work. But all this di,
ing st great SUCCeSS.
The system of lights
is now SO COMplete th
the canal is as safe ate
entrance into, New Ys
constant dredging and
day improving the elia
How much of a, final
be I cannot tell, as I
constantly employed el
and the number ef alrec
one hundred, which is
expense from the tugle
as two dollars a ton is:
two dollars each upq
must be taken—now tl
leas80,000 a day, he
towage, pilots, supplies
far as Egypt is concert
ready of sufficient :adv
expenses. The fresh
was built along the lie
supply transportation
and man while at wox
ed the face of the coun
er side of it. Before
railroad of Suez was of
which, like the snow oi
up in gloat drifts over
times stopped the pa
weeks. But since tits
water has eevered a. stt
vegetation the track of
changed, and, running'
never troubled svi.th
amount of labor saved
construct the canal in
an inhabitant ten. yef
useless, dismal waste,
and villages, enter-pHsi
at short intervals.
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