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THE DAWSON WEEKLY JOURNAL By E. & J* E- CHRISTIAff. fljf Jatoson cwtcfkln journal, Published Every Friday. E & J. E. CHRISTIAN, EDITORS AND PUBLISHERS. TERM s—strletly in Advance. Three mouth* t,(> «ii mouths 00 Ooe year 00 Rule* or Advertising : One dollar per square of ten lines for the first insertion, and Seventy-five Cents per square for each subsequent insertion, not exceeding three. One square three months .$ 8 00 Ooe square six months 12 00 One square one year 20 00 T „o squares three mouths..., 12 00 fjo squares six months. .. .* 18 00 Two squares one year SO 00 Fourth of a column three moths 80 00 Fourth of a column six months... 60 00 Half column three moths 45 00 Half column six months '7a 00 One column three months TO 00 One column six months • • • .100 00 Job Vt'orle of every description executed with neatness and dispatch, at moderate rates. JIACOJC BVSIJTESS C A nits. UTILE, SMITH & CO., JVlacon, Ga., DEALERS IN Saddle Bridles, Har ness—Harness and Saddlery Ware, Leather of all kinds, Shoe Finding, Carriage Trimmings, &c. HARNESS MADE to order. 2 3m* PATRICK & HAVENS, Wholesale aod Retail BOOKSELLERS. STATIONERS. And General News Dealers—Triangular Block, Cherry Street, Mttucon, Ha. 2 ts CHIUS l>. FINDLAY. H. A. K.KNIUCK. FINDLAY & KEN RICK?* .li etio.ym:jens A.rn ' Commission Merchants AND REAL ESTATE AGENTS, Triitiigtilitr Block, 2 3m MACON, G A. JONES & BURNETT, AUCTION AND Commission Merchants Cherry Street, . Vlacon, Ga. At the old stand of R. B. Clayton k Cos. J.E. JONES, J. C. C. BURNETT, 2 Km james a. asiikkson, noi’is t. akokrsos. J.H. ANDERSON & SON, FACTORS AND COMMISSION MRCIIANTS, Corner of Third and Popular Streets. Macon, : : : Georgia. ITTE are still continneing the WarcllOH** It :xii«| Coiiimßvoti Business, and will receive and sell Cotton and all Produce entrusted j toourcare. Prompt returns of ail sales will be made. We are also prepared to fill orders for PLANTATION SUPPLIES, We solicit consignments of Tobacco, Corn, Hour, Bacon, Lard, Sugar, Coffee, Iron, Steel, Tarns, Sheetings, Osnaburgs aud Produce gener . ally. 2 3m* H. SHAW & CO., DEALERS IN HATS, OAFS, Straw Goods, &c., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. HI E have constantly on hand the luigesl stock of hats and caps in the citv of Xlacon. Inducementa Offered to Merchants and planters. We have hats which we are off ring •t prices ranging from sl2 50 to $l2O per dozen. Oherrv Street, MAcOAf, CtlnOElCil A,— >t the store of T. W. freeman. 2 Sin* V, *. sistiLKTOK, W. C. SINULKTON, T. J. HUNT SINGLETON, HUNT & CO., (OPPOSITE LAXIIR HOCBE.) AMCO.V, i : ; GEORGIA, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in BOOTS, SHOES, TRUNKS, HATH, UMBRELLAS, ETC. m the ladies, When visiting Macon will find many NOVEL »nd beautiful articles for dress and toilet at the novelty store, No. 11 Cotton Avenue a few doors above Mix M kirtlauds. No 2 3m LONGLEY & WALSH, Auctioneers AM) GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, A' Street, .Wnron. Ga. 1 e Store formerly occupied by E. Bond A Cos. REFERENCES: Wetmore & Kirkland New York. JJodstkise, Scott & Cos •• pi, * Wood & Cos., ...Boston i Anderson, “ 8 o >am * > erlain, Memphis, Tenn. nr ' ” °od, & Cos., Nashville, “ Or non ’ Offut A Cos., New Orleans. pi • e > Johnson A Graybill,..Savannah, Ga., I o' Co., Augusta, Ga. J n' ~,o wcra, Columbus, “ Jl:J 1 ' Atlanta, “ g % l arti c&lar giv»»n to the purchase, o, n .k an<i of Cotton, Cotton Yarns, Sheetings, Ac., Ac., f M Late firm of E. Bond, A Cos. fAj - v“’ Ltie firm of Unrne A Walsh lo ’t. 1?68. jtJ. D./irso.P ttvSiJTESS CAROS. ‘ WOOTEN & IIOYL, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, 2 ly Dawson, Ga. i\ ji. iiAitmt, ATTORNEY AT LAW, DAWSON, TLRRELL CO., GA. Will give prompt attention to all business en trusted to hi* care. 2 ly. SIMMONS & COKER, attorneys at Law, D.mvso.r, Georgia. R. F. simmons. feb23 ly w. n. c. coker. JAMES SPENCE, attorney at Law, Georgia. Office at the Court House. fcb23 ly DR.C. A. CHEATHAM, DAWSOS, GEORGIA, Office, South West corner of Public square. C 'CONTINUES the practice of Medicine in all its J branches. lie pays special attention to the treatment of all chronic affections of either sex ; aud to the treat memos all secret diseases He may be consulted by letter, describing age, sex, occupation, and habits ; and giving an accu rate description of all the symptoms, duration of sickness, etc., etc., And eueleaing Ten Hol lars. Bv return moil he will forwar I all of the uecessarry medicines with full direciions. 3 ly. DR. C. RAU3HENBERC, OFFERS hi? Professional Services to the citi zens of D iarson and the surrounding country. Office at Dawson Hotel—up stairs. feb23 6m DR. D. H. FARMER, At the late Residence of Col. Il'ui. If. SHUs, near llatvson, Ga. \ \7ITH an experience of 20 years in the prac T V tice of medicine, feels qualified to treat any case lie may lie called to attend. feb23 ts J. P. ALLLN, WATCH AND REPAIR ER jajLJjgJE W E L E It. Lawson, Oa., IS prepared to do ahy work in his line in the very best style. feh23 ts LOYLESN & CftlM, WAREHOUSE AND • COMMISSION MERCHANTS. DAWSON, G^Y. \T7ILL buy and sell all kind? of Produce and \V Linds in Southwestern Georgia. E It. LOYLESS, J. B. CRIM 2 2ra. J. G. S. S.IIITII, GTJN SMITH AILXI) Machinist, It A II ’S O.V, : : Georgia. Repairs all kmAs of Guns, Fistols, Sewing Ma chines, etc., etc. 2 ly. • .1. J-x 4.OYI.IiSS, SHIPPING AND PURCHASING AGENT, itatrson, •• •* •” Georgia. Will atteLd to Shipping and BuyiDg Cotton. 2 2 m DAWSON HOTEL," Southeast Corner Public Square DAWSON, G-A.. CII. RAESHEIVBERG, Feb. 23, 6m Proprietor. ALDKIIUFt’S INSTITUTE, A Select High School for Ooih Sexes. prepent session opened on January lGili. Tuition, payable in advance. For Langungts, ancient and modern, $lO addi- | tional for each. 11. W. von ALDFiIIOFF, Dawson, Feb. 26, 1866, Principal. New Livery and Sale Stable, STOCK BOUGHT DAWSON, G A.. j DK W. W. FARSI.U, keeps good' sfOi k, good vehicles, and good drivers, and is prepared to send passeogeis to any of the ad joining counties. Hacks at the Depot on »be ar~ rival of each train. f»*b 23 ly IFYOUWANT SOtILTIIIAG «OOI> TO EAT, DRINK, OR SMOKE, pALL ON Pit GYL E S KUO. They j V> keep constantly on baud a good supply of , Fine Liqums, Cigars, Tobacco, Oysters, Sardiues, etc. They have, iu connection with their estab lishment, a well arranged BILLIARD SALOON, Supplied with the most popular improved fix-arcs Dawson M»rch 2,3 m DAWSON, GA., FRIDAY, MARCH .*SO, 1800. OKDI.\AHi£§ or TUB TOWN OF DAWSON, GEORGIA. AN act, to alter and amend an act entittled an act to incorpomte the Town of Dawson, in the county of Terrell and Stite of Georgia. | Sec. Ist. The General Assembly of the Slate of I Georgia, do enact that from and after the postage of this act, the fourth section of the act incorpor ating the town of Dawson, bo and the same is I hereby repealed. | See. 2nd. Be it further enacted by the authority j aforesaid that the said President and Couticilinen ; shall have power and authority to levy and collect, trxee within the corporate limits of said town, at such rate of taxation as said PreWdeut and Coun cilmen may deem proper, and to levy and collect a poll tax not to exceed two dollars annually upon each and every male adult residing iu said town without regard to color. Sec. 3. Be it further enacted that said President and Counciltneu shall have power to impose and collect fines not to exceed fit tv dollars and to im ptison not to exceed twenty days, for any violations of the provisions of said incorporation. I certify that the above is a true and conect copy of an act passed by both branches of the Legislature and approved bv the Governor 9ib of February, 1366. J. D. WADDELL, Clerk H. of Rep. Section 1. Any person or persons fight ing within the incorporation, or any person disturbing the peace of the citizens thereof by any riotous, indecent or disorderly con duct, shall on conviction be fined or im prisoned, or both, at the discretion of the Council. Sec. 2. And that any person keeping a bawdy house or house of ill-fame, within the incorporation shall be notified by the Marshal to Faye said Town, within three days after receiving such notice, and on refusing or failing to do so, shall be re moved by the Marshal at their own ex pense. Sec. 3 Any person keeping a gaming house or a house in which they allow per sons to bet at Poker, or any other game at Cards, or any game of hazard, within the incori oration shall on conviction thereof he fined not less than ($5) five, nor more than fifty ($;i0) dollars for each offence Sic, 4. Any person betting at Poker or any other game at Cards, or at any game of hazard, in any house kept for that pur pose, shall on conviction thereof bo fined at the discretion of the Council, provided said fine does not exceed fifty (SSO) dollars. Sec. 5 Any pe. son guilty of any mali cious • mischief within the incorporation shaUj upon conviction thereof, be fined or imprisoned, or both, at the discretion of the Couno 1. Sec, 6. Any person guilty of contempt of Council while in session, shall he fine 1 or imp isoned, or both, at the discretion of the Council. Bec. 7. Any person or persons placing any obstructions in the Streets or Alievs, or on the sidewalks shall; upon conviction thereof, be fined or imprisoned, or both, at the discretion of the Council, unless re moved when notified F»v *ha i-- J so. Sec 8. Any person or persons guilty of resisting tin Marshal, nr attempting to rescue ii prisoner from the Marshal, or be ing accessory to the same shall on convic tion theieof be fined or imprisoned, or both, at the discretion of tin Council. Sed 9 Any person or persons refusing to assist the Marshal when called on hy him to assist him in the discharge of his dittos, t-hall on proof thereof be fined at the discretion of the Council. Bec. It). Any person firing a Gun or Pistol on the pubbe square, or within two hundred yards.tbercof. or within fifty yard of any public street or any private 'resi dence, within the corporation shall on proof thereof be fined or imprisoned, or both, at the discretion of the Council. Sec. 11. Any person who hitches a Horse or Horses, Mule or Males, Ox or Oxen, to any shade tree, or, the square, or in the streets, or to any piazza post, or pal ing within the incorporation, or leaving a YYagon, Cart or Carriage of any kind, on any public sidewalk in the Town of Daw son, or any person riding or leading a horse on the sidewalk, such horse, mule or oxen, shall be arrested by tho Marshal and he delivered to its owner, on his paying the Marsha! one dollar, and on failing or re fusing to pay one dollar, the Marshal shall detain said horse, rnu’e, ox, wagon, cart or carriage until the said fine and all cost is paid, unless the Council sees proper to make such other arrangements in the pre mises as they deem necessary. Bkc. 12. Any person permitting a nui sance to remain oa his or her premises with in the c Tporation, ton hours, after being notified by the Marshall to remove it the same shall be removed by the Marshal at such per on’s expense, and on failure to pay such expense, the clerk shall proceed to issue execution against such person,’and the same shall be collated in the same mode and manner as is pointed out for the collection of the town taxes. Skc 13. Any person guilty of shooting fire erne’ ers, or any other ti e works on the public square, or any public street in the town of Dawson, except on the 22d day r.f Fe'orua r y, the 4th day of July and from the 24th day of December to the 31st day of December, in each year, shall on conviction ’hereof, be fined at the dis cretion of the Council. And f-OTLX) B*o. 14. Any person guilty of violating the Sal-bath dny commonly culled Sunday, within the incorporation, hy keeping open Grocery doors, Bur or Billiard room doors, or returning spirituous liquors on the Sab bath day, commonly called Sunday, shall on eonvietion thereof, be fined or itnfSrison ud, or both, at the discretion of the Council. Skc. 15 Any person guilty of doing any kind of labor on the Sabbath day. commonly called Sunday, not looked upon as being done in a weil ordered state of public morals, shall on conviction thereof, hy the Town Council, be fined or impris oned, or botlg at the discretion of the Council. Sec 16. Any person guilty of fast rid ; ing or driving on the public or Court House square, or anywhere in the incorporai, m l of the Town, shall be arrested by tie j Marshal and fined or imprisoned, or both, Hit tho discretion of the Council. Sec. 17. Anv person who shall he guilt)’ ■of ictaiiin<r spintona liquors within the incorporation, without procuring license from the proper authorities b lore retailing such liquors, shall on conviction thereof, be fined or imprisoned, or both, at the dis cretion of the Counoil. Sec. 18. Any person selling cigars, or any other article or thing, within the incor poration, at a high rate, with a view of giving away spirituous liquors and thereby evading the to,\ n laws, shall he considered as violating the 1 7th Boe , and on convic tion thereof, shall bo fined at the discretion of th Council' B ec. 19. Any person guilty of any pub lic indecency within the incorporation shall, on conviction, be fiued at the discretion of the Council. Sec. 20. Be it ordained, that any person who shall be summoned, either written or verbal, by the Marsha’, to testify before Council in any case, aud such person re fuses or fai's 1 1 do so, they shall he consid ered in contempt, and on conviction there of, shall bo fill 'd or imprisoned, or both, at the discretion of the Council. Sec, 21. Any person caught by the Marshal outside of their enclosure or em ployers enclosure, after nine o’clock at night without a good excuse shall be put in the guard house, and turned out the next morning hy paying two dollars. Sec. 22. The Marshal shall keep a vigi lant watch thou.'bout the town, and in nil cases w hen any of the Town Ordinances are violated, it, shall bo his duty to repair to the place and arrest the parties engaged, and cause them to l e tried before the Council for the violation of such ordinance as they may he guilty of, and in all cases of resistance he shall have power and au thority to call to his assistance the posse comn.itatus of the.town. Sec. 23. Be it ordained, that no, fine im posed by the Council for any one offence whatever, shall exceed the sum of fifty dollars, nor no sentence of confinement shall he for a longer time than twenty days, and in all cases where th • tine is twenty dollars the bill of cost shall be taken from said fine. Sec. 2 b All fines and taxes collected by the Marshal .-hall be paid over to the treasurer immediately. Sec. 25. All estrays found within the corporation shall be taken up by the Mar shal, and be disposed ol by him in the same way and manner that is provided by the statue of Georgia for his disposing of Es trays, and he shall collect for each horse or mul- so taken up, the sum ol five dol lars, and for each head of catt.o or hogs the sum of one and liar. Sec 20 The Marsha! shall receive three dol lars fore ch arrest made by him. provided the party so arre ted is found guilty upon trial, to he collected out of said par y s> found guilty, provided further, that, in a 1 cases where the tine is twenty dollars, tho bill of co t shall be taken out of the fine. B ec.' 27 Be it ordained, That if the faithfully, be guilty of any unbe coming or immoral conduct, he shall bo brought before the Council; and if dis charged the Council shall proceed imme diately to the election of another Marshal. Sec. 28. The President of the Council, upon the information to him, upon oath, of any person or persons loafing about the town of Dawson having no etnpl yineut or visible means cf supp rt, shall issue a warrant against said person ro persons for vngran y, requiring the Marshal to arrest said person or persons, and bring them be fore him for trial, and if upon the trial the President is satisfied of the fact so alleged from the evidence, he shall bind them over to the Superior Court of the county to an swer the charge. Sec. 29.* That, in the absence of the Pres ident on the trial of any case, any one ol the couticilinen may act ns President pro tern., and shall be clothed with the same authority that the President would have been, had he been present. Sec. 30. The President of the Council shall be clothed with the power and auth oritv to have offenders against any one or more of the ordinances of the town of Dawson brough before him, and sit and determine upon said case, alone, unless the offence be of such a character, as in his (.pin ion he shall and cm it nece sury to call the Council together, or two or more of them to try said offender. Bkc. 31, Be it ordained, That all the Ordinances here laid down, or passed by the Town Council of the town of Dawson, Terrell county, shall be deemed and con sidered applicable only to each and every violation of said Ordinance that may rise or take place, or originate in the incorpor ate limits of the said town of Dawson. Beo. 32. Be it ordained that in all cases in which a fine'is imposed by the Council uud the person fiued is ordered into the custody of the Marshal to be kept until the payment of the same, the Ma'shul may at his discretion lodge such person in pris on, or keep him in his persouul custody until the tine is discharged. Sec. Be it orduinod that any person allowing dead stock to remain on the streets or public square; shall be subject to the same penalty as they would bo if the samo were on their own private lots, and when no owner can be found, the Marshal shall remove the same and receive such compen sation ns the Council may think proper. Skc 34. Be it ordained that any person or persons, setting a table or tables on the public street or anywhere in the inebrpOr ation lor entertainment, unless it bo in a house kept for that purpose, shall be fined or is,prisoned, or both, at the discre tion of the Council. Sec. do. Beit ordained that all itinei ant retail traders or Lotteries shall pay a license of not less than ten or more than twenty-five dollars per week, and on fa lure of any person to procure a license before exposing to sale any merchandise, shall be fined or imprisoned, or both, at the dis cretion of the Council. Sec. 36. Be it ordained that the regular meetings of the Town Council shall be every Monday at 9 o’clock, A. M., at the Court House in tho Town of Dawson, unless dil ferent arrangements are made by tho Council. Sec. 37. Each councilman shall attend each regular meeting of the Council, and in every case of absence on their part, they shall render therefore n good excuse or else pay a fine of five dollars, more or less, at the discretion of the Council. Bec. 38. R' it ordained, That the fol lowing rates shall be allowed Draymen for hauling: For hauling 500 pounds or less 25 cts. For hauling over 500 pounds and not more than 1000 pounds, 50 cts. For hauling over 1000 paunds and not more than 1500 pounds 75 cts : for more than 1500 pound -100. Be it further ordained that any per son Licensed to run a Dray or Wagon, who when called on to haul, refuses to do so, without a g< od excuse, to be judged of by the Council, shall be fiued at the discretion of the Council. Sec. 39 Be it ordained, That tho fol lowing fees shall be paid for License : Retailer* License ft 50,00 One horse Drav or Wagon 12,00 Two “ •* “ 25,00 More than two Horse Dray or Wagon 85,00 Ten or any number Piu Alley 15,00 Each Billiard Table 25,00 E tch Hotel 50,00 Each private boarding house where tran sient persons are entertained 25,00 Each Auctioneer.., 25 00 Each Barber Shop 6,00 Each Circus 60,00 Etch Artist 6,00 Shows or Concerts, not less than SIO,OO or more than 25,00 Clerk lees for issuing License 6,00 LEROY BROWN, President. COOCILMKS : James B. Avest, Brittos McDonald, James E. Lotus.-*, John R. Janes, T. M. Johns, aud Treasurer, aud Clerk. THE TKAVEJLXER’S DKEAJI. As the junior partner in a cotminrioal housc'at Lyons, I had been travelling some time on the business of the firm, when one evening in the month of June, lairivcd at a town in Languedoc, where l had never bo fore been. I put up at a quiet inu iu the surburbs,.and, being vtry much fatigued, ordered dinner at once, and wcut to bed al most immediately after, determined to brgin very early (die next inorniug my visit to the different merchants, I was no sooner iu bed than I fell into a deep sleep, aud had a dr- am that made the strongest, impression up m me. I thought, that I had arrived at the same town, but in the middle of the day, instead of the evening, as was really the case ; that I had stopped at the very samo inn, and gone out imtnedia’oly, as au unoccupied stranger would do, to sec whatever was worthy of observaii >n iu tho place I walk ed down tho main street, into another streot, crossing it at right angles, and appearantly loading into the country. I had not gone very far, when I catne to a church, the Gothic portico of which I stopped to exam iue. VS’heu I had satisfied my curiosity, I advanced to a Yiy-path which branched oil - A.U „ which I could neither account for nor con trol, I struck into the path, though it was will ling rugged and unfrequented, and pror ently reached a miserabte cottage, in front of which was a garden covered with weeds. I had no dilfl ulty in getting into the gir der, fer the hedgo had several gaps in it, wide enough to admit four carts abrgtet.— I approached an old well which stood solita ry and gloomy ia a distant corner, and look ing down into it, I beheld distinoly, without any possibility of mistake, a corpse which had been stabbed in several places. I count ed the deep wounds and the wide gashes whence the blood was flowing. I would have cried out, but my tongue clove to the roof of my mouth. At this m»- ment I awoke, with iny hair on eud, trem bling in every limb, aud cold drops of per spiration bedewing rny forehead—awoke to find myself comfortably in bed, my trunk standing beside me, birds warbling cheer fully around my window; while a young, o'car voice was singing a provincial air iu the next room, and the morning sun was shining brightly through the curtains I sprang from my b d,dressed myself, and. as it was yet very early, I thought I would s ek an appetite for breakfast by a morning fltroll. I accoringlv entered ihe main street, and went along. The futtherl walked, the the stronger became the confused rcoollcc tion of the objects that presented themselves to my view. “It is very strange,” I thought ; “I have never been here before, and I Coujd swear that 1 have seen this bouse, and the next, and tho other on the left ” Oa 1 went till 1 came to the corner of a street, crossing the one down which I had como. For the first time, I remembered my dream, but put away the thought as too üb surb; still, at every step, some fresh point of resemblanco struck me. “An, I dreaming l” lexclaimed, not with out a momentary thrill through my whole frame. “Is the agreement to bo perfect to the very end Before long, 1 reached tho church, with the same architectural features that had at traded my notice iu the dream, aud iLcu the high-road, along which I pursued my way, coming at length to the by-path that had my imagiaatiou a few hours before There was no posibility of doubt or mistake. Every tree, every 'urn, was fan.illiar to mft. 1 was not at all of a superstitious turn, and was wholly er-g-o-sed in tho practical details of commerical bu.-iucss. My miud had nev r dwelt upon the hallucinations, the presen timents, that science cither deniesj or is un able'to explain ; but l must confess, that I now felt myself sjMI-bnund, as by seme on chantim n» ; and, with I’esoai’s words on my lips, “A continued drown would bo equal to reality,” I hurried forward, no longer doubting that the next moment would bring me to the cottage, and this really vras the caso. In all its outward circumstances, it corresponded to what I had seen in my dream Who, then, could wonder that I determined to ascertain whether the coincidence would hold good iu every other point? I entered the garden, aDd went direct to the spot on which I had seen the well; but here the re semblance failed —well, there was none. I looked in every direction; examined the whole garden, went around tba cottage, w hich appeared to be inhabited, although no p-raon w its visible ; but nowhere omild 1 lind any v(B«ig« of a will. * # VOL. I. SO. 8. I made no attempt to enter the cottage, but hastened back to tho lintel, in a statc of agitation difficult lo describe. I could not make up my mind to pass unnoticed such extraordinary coincidence; but bow was an.v clue to bo obtained to the terrible mystery ! I went to the landlord, and after chatting with him for some time on different subjects, 1 cimo to tko point, and asked him diieot ly lowborn the cot'aga belonged that was on a by-road which I described to him. “I wonder sic,” said he, “what niado you take suoh particular notion of such a wretch ed little hovel. It is inhabited by an old man with his wife, who have the character of being very morose and unsociable They rarely leave tho heuse—see nobody, and no body goes to see them : but, they uro quiet enough, and I never heard anything against them beyond this. Os late, their very ex istence seems to have been forgotten : and J believe, sir, that you are the first who, for yeats, has turned his stops to the deserted, spot.” These details, far from sali.-f) ing my curi osity* did but provoke it, the more. Break fast was served, but I could not touch it, and I felt that if I presented myself to tlio merchants in sac-h n state of excitement, they would ihink tno inad; and, indeed, J felt very muoh excited. I paced upand down the room, looked out at the window, trying to fix my attention on sotno external object, but in vaiu. I csdeavefed to inter est myself in a (parrel between two men in the street; but the garden and the cottage pre occupied my miud; and, at last, snatch ing my bat, I cri and ; “T wil! go, come what may.” I repaired to the nearest magis'rate, told him the object of my visit, and related tho whole circumstance briefly and clearly. I saw dirccly that be was much impressed by my statement. “It is, indeed, very strange,” said he, “anil after what has happened, I do not think I am at liberty to leave the matter without further inquiry. Important busi ness will prevent, my accompanying you in a search, but I will place two of the po lice at your command. Go once more t>t he hovel, see its inhabitants, and search every part of it. You may, perhaps, make some important, dheivory ” T stiff red but a vety few moments to elapse before I was <n my way', acoomprn id by 'h p two officers, and we soon reached 'lie oot t igo, We knocked, and after waiting for some time, an old man opened tho door He rrc 'ivcd us rather uncivi ly, but show ed no mark of suspicion, nor, indeed, of any other emotion, when we told him we wish ed to search the bouse “Very well, gentlemen ; as fast and as soon-as you please,” he renliod. “Have you a well here ?” I enquired. ‘•No, sir ; we arc obligt (1 to go for water to a spiing at a cmsidotable distance." We searched the house, which I did, I oxpccYing every moment fo~T>ring sotno fatal secret to light. Meantime, the man gazed upon ns with an impenetrable vacancy of look, we at lest left, the eoltage without sre ing anvihing that could confirm my suspic otts. I resolved to in c pec f the garden once more ; and a number rs idlers having beca by this time collected, drawn to the spot by tho sight of a stranger with two arm mri engaced in searching the promises, I ma le inqdircs of sonic of them if they knew any thing about a well in that, place. I could get no information nt fir-t, hut at length an rl l woman came slowly for ward, 1 *'leaning ou a crutch. “A well!” cried she; “is it the well you are looking after ? That has. been gone these thirty years. I remember, as if it were only yesterday, many.a time, when I was a young girl, how I u-ed to atnusj my self by throwing stones into it, and hearing the splash they used to make in the water.” “And you could tell wh« re the well used to be?” 1 asked, almost breathless with ex citement. “As near as I can remember, ou the very spot on which your honor is standing,’ said tee old woman. ‘ I could havesworn ii !” thought, J, spring ing front the place, as if I had trod upon a senrpion. Need I say that, wc set to work to dig up the ground? At about eighteen inches deep, wc came to a layer of bricks, which, being broken up, gave to view boards, which were easily removed ; after which we beheld the mouth of a well. “1 was quite sure it was here, said the woman. “What a fool tue old fellow was to stop it up, aud then have so far to go for water.” - A sounding-line, furnished with hooks, was letdown into the well ; the crowd press ing around us, and breathlessly bendit g over the dark and fetid hole, the secrets o. which deemed hidden iu impenetrable, ob scurity. This was repeated several times without any result. At length, penetrating b liw the mud, the hook* caught aa old sliest, upon the top of which had been thrown a grest many large stones, and ofter much effort and time, wc succeeded in raising it to daylight. The sides and lid were decay ed and rotten; is needed no locksmith to open it: and we found within, what 1 flfaa certain wc should find, and wuicb paralysed with borrow all the sp* ctators. who had not my prceonvictioDS —we found the remains of u human body. . The police offioc rs who had accompanied me now rushed into the house, and scoured the person of the old tnau. As to his wi.e, uoone could at first tell what bad beco<* e of. her. After some search, however, the was found hidden behind a buudic ot fag ot t. By this time, neaily ihi while town had gatbeied around the spot; and ® (,w i this horrible fact hail come to light, every body had some crime to tell, which had been laid to the charge of the old couple, the people who predict after au event are nu merous. The old couple wero brought before the proper au'hoiities, and privately and sepet ately exaimed. The old man persisted in his denial most pertiuaciously; but Lis wife at length con fessed that, iu coneett with her husband, she had once—a vqry long time age tnu v ’ dered a peddler, wffom-they m:t on o n '£“*