Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 9 December 1869 — Page 3
The Cardiff Giant.
On the 16th of October there was discovered on Mr. Newell's farm, in Onondaga county, New York, and about thirteen miles south of Syracuse, what was at first supposed to be a petrified human form—a giant of the olden time. The first reports of this discovery excited the greatest interest among all classes, and especially among scientific men. The fossil was found about three feet below the surface while some persons were digging for a well. The soil was a sort of bluish clay mixed with quicksand and black loam, and organic remains were found about the bod}*. The figure, when first discovered, lay in a very easy and natural position, horizontal, partly on the right side, with the right hand resting over the abdomen. Its dimensions were as follows: From crown of head to hollow of foot, 10 feet 2| inches crown of head to tip of chin, 1 foot 9 inches length of nose 6 inches width of nostrils, inches width of mouth, 4 inches point to point of shoulder, 3 feet point of hip to knee-joint, 3 feet diameter of calf of leg, 9£ inches -diameter of thigh, 1 foot length of foot, I foot 7} inches width of palm, 1 inches diameter of wrist, 5 inches. The veins, eyeballs, muscles, tendons of the heel and cords of the neck were all fully disclosed.
As we have said, this figure was at first supposed to be a petrified human form. But it was soon found that this theory seemed hardly plausible. Though the figure had the appearance of stone, the outer surface could be shaved off with a knife without
dulliDg
the blade. Dr. J. F.
Boynton visited the figure, and, after a careful examination, pronounced it to be a statue of a Caucasian. The features were finely cut, and excellent artists have remarked the symmetry of proportions characterizing the whole figure.5
Dr. Boynton at "first supposed that this statue was canted by the Jesuits who dwelt in this valle}r between 1520 and 1760. After a more thorough examination he declares it to be of gypsum, and of recent origin. He says, in a recent letter to Professor Spencer, of the Smithsonian Institute, at Washington:
I have stated that I thought his 'origin would not carry us back over three hundred years but I am not certain that the known principles of chemistry will justify me in asserting that the period between his burial and resurrection was over three years. Its antiquated appearance has been produced, not by abrasion, as many have said, but by thedissolving action of water, which, I think, could have been accomplished in a few months. A more careful and accurate calculation, admitting the possible chance of some undiscovered error creeping into the calculation, may show the burial to have taken place about three hundred and sventy or three hundred and seventy-one days ago—as it may have happened within cwo days."
Mr. Newell, upon whose grounds the statue was found, is said to have disposed of it for $40,000. The figure has been carried to Syracuse. Its weight is 2,990 pounds. If it were solid stone it would not weigh so much by 500 pounds. A recent the' ory has been started that it is a cast iron figure covered with a coating of cement. The head, it is said, gives a ringing sound when struck, like that of a hollow, metallic body. But Mr. Palmer, the sculptor, states that there are marks of sculptor's tools.—Jlarper'?.^. Weekly.
Thomas Brannan on the Death of His llorg. No dorg to love, none to karess, how can I ever my sadness express Chunk is defunct, dead as a nale hushed is his barkin' and still is his tale O!such a tale, white on the end, opht did he chase it with a wiggle and bend, chase it with hope twisting around, till overcome he reposed on the ground now he's ekstinct, dead as a nftle, where am his bark and the wag of his tale? IN dreams alone, poor Chunk I see, swigging his milk or else scratching a flea 'tis but a dream, waking I weep, for under two feet of ground he does sleep. O butiful purp, onst full of pla, havn't I fed you day after day? Given you bread, given you many a pat on the head? Now youre eckstinct, ded as a nale, where am the bark and wag of your tale
No dorg to love, none to karess, vainly I strive the sad tears to repress. "Why did you die sadli I mone was it from pizen or swallerin a bone No waggin' tale, no beamin' evs ansers a question or gives a repli" Was it a fit—stoppage of breath—eating too much the sad eause of your deth? Still not a word, ded as a nale, dimfare his eye, stilled forever his tale!
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DRY COOPS.
CANINE'S BEE HIYE!
GO TO
BICE CANINE'S,
AT THE
Bee Hive Store,
TO BUY YOUR
Dress Goods and Notions
OF EVERY VARIETY.
Gents9
Furnishing
AND
HATS AND CAPS.
ALSO, A FULL LINE OP
Fashionable Clothing!
JUST RECEIVED.
Calland See for Yourself!
National Block, Washington St., ,«
CRAWFORDSVILLE, INDIANA. juneStf
CARRIAGE-MAKERS.
-OF-
JV S. Miller Ac 36.
(Established in 1856.).
Market Sreett, North of Conrt Ifonse,
CRAWFORDSVILLE.
AFTER
returning thanks to the public for the liberal patronage bestowed upon us for the last thirteen years, we would respectfully call the attention of our friends and the public generally to an inspection of our CARRIAGES,
BUGGIES, SPRING WAGONS, SULKIES,
CRAW FORDS YILLE JOURNAL: DECEMBER 9. 1869. 3
Goods,
VIV W 7
CARRIAGE FACTORY
SLEIGHS,
A fine assortment and variety of which we keep constantly on hand in our new brick1 showroom on Washington street, second floor. We claim to be unsurpassed in strength and finish, using none but the best selected well seasoned second growth timber, and employing none but the most skillful and experienced workmen. The high reputation our work htu sustained in the thirteen years past gives us confidence of our ability as Carriage Makers. Being exclusively engaged in manufacturing only light work enables us to keep a much finer, larger and better stock than any other house in the West. We confidently assert that our work and prices cannot be excelled by any other establishment. The continual increase in business has made it necessary to enlarge our facilities for manufacturing. We call special attention to"W. H. Ransom's
Patent Anti-Rattling Fifth Wheel
A recent invention, and the greatest improvement ever added to a carriage, buggy or spring wagon. We have the exclusive county right. We use
Sarver's Patent ftnggy Wheels,
With Patent Rivet for fastening felloes, so that it is impossible for the felloe to split under any circumstance.
The latest and best improvements in
Springs, Axles, Spokes & Hnbs.
A variety of the latest styles of Patent Tops and finish of every kind. As we receive the Eastern styles monthlv from New York and Philadelphia we shall continue to manufacture work as reliable as heretofore.
All Onr Work Is Warranted
From one to two years. Old work taken in exchange. REPAIRING In wood-work done to order. Blacksmithing, Painting, and Trimming done with neatness and dispatch. We invite all to call and Bee as our work will recommend Itself.
Superior Farm Wagons.
Our Farm Wagon are'built expressly for this market by Studebaker Bros, of South Bend, Ind., of the very best timber, and more with the view of giving entire satifaction to purchasers than profit to the manufacturers or to us. We warrant them in very particular for one year. july 1 Wyl
WOOL DEPOT.
Wool! Wool!! Wool!!!
Crawfordsville Wool Exchange
MANUFACTORY.
It. HILLS & CO.
OFFER
the largest and best stock of
Woolen Goods of their own manufacture ever offered the
WOOL TRADE,
Also additions comprising in part
Cloths, Cassimers, Doeskins,
Blankets, Tweeds, Jeans,
overlets, Counterpanes, Cottonades.
Trimmings, FlflllDCISf a
Of all descriptions, colored and white, double and twist, also single, on the best of terms for
WOOL OR CASH!
Let everv farmei and all wanting goods call and see Hills'stock before selling wool or purchasing. Also will manufacture wool ,v on the best of terms.
Card Spin, make Rolls and Batting with
Neatness and Dispatch!
Cei«/i r.im FOR WOOJL
Wool received at
THE FACTORY,
Or at Headquarters of 1
HILLS' WOOL DEPOT.
may27tf .'*,1..
SHOEMAKER.
BOOT & SH0EMAKITO.
W.H. YANSLYKE
HAS
established himself in the above business in the Graham building one door west of Wilhite's Tailor Shop, on jgain jjju -gtreet, ami deals only in
CUSTOM-MADE WORK.
He manufactures Boots on the patent Plumer last, which enables him to give a neat and easy fit. He is prepared to do custom work, either sewed or pegged, on short notice. Repairing done with neatness and despatch. He solicits a share of the public custom. r23ip
WANTED.
500,000 FEET
Black Walnut Lumber
Wanted, for which I will pay the highest market price.
J. R. VABT DE17SEST.
Agent for L. P. Gage,
CRAWFORDSVILLE, INDIANA nov4m2
DRUGS.
Read This!
T. W. FRY & CO.
HAVE JUST OPENED A
Fine Assortment of Drugs,
AI5T TS,
CHEMICALS
AND OILS,
E S S
TOILET AND
JF.fJVCY ARTICLES,
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
CIGARS AID TOBACCO
OF THE FIJfET QUALITY.
All of which we will sell at the very lowest market price. Call and Bee us, on Green street, two doors above I. W. Lynn & Sons.
June 21.1866 T.W.FBYACO.
DRY-COOPS.
MeCLURE, FRY & CO.,
-HAYE THE—
largest and Best Assorted Stock
OF
ALL KINDS OF GOODS
IN THE CITY,
EVERYBODY is INVITED
To Come and See the Pile of
E A O O S
AT THE
"RHINOCEROS."
CRAWFORDSVILLE.
mavl3 tf
BOOTS ANP SHOES.
Niaw FiJEi3x:
WALLACE & COMPANY'S
BOOT and SHOE STORE,
On Washington Street,
Opposite the Court House,
IS NOW RECEIVING A
NEW AND COMPLETE STOCK
OB
BOOTS AND SHOES
FOB THE
FALL TRADE
THEY ARE ALL
FIRST CLASS GOODS
AND WILL BFI
SOLD CHEAP!
Try' Them &c See.
•wait
WALLACE* CO.