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The Mistletoe Gatherer.
Your grandmother says you are madder,
Dear Ellen, than any March hare;
Why keep me at the foot of the ladder,
While you're mounting up in the air?
Nature did not create you a middy,
To dwell at a vessel's masthead;
Gran declares you have made her so giddy,
She must go and lie down on her bed.
And think of my feelings, keep steady,
If you love me, don't venture so too high;
I know you're an angel already,
Don't prove it by nearing the sky.
I'm poor Jack, down below, watching under
My sweet little cherub aloft;
Should you fall—Heaven avert such a blunder!—
Fall on me, you will find I am soft.
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BUFFALO BILL'S LIFE.
The autobiography of William F. Cody, better known as "Buffalo Bill," which has just been published by Frank E. Bliss, of Hartford, Connectiut, is the interesting story of a phase of life in out Western country which will soon belong to the past. The down-at-the-heels Bohemians who sit in the fourth story of Amity street lodging houses in New York and write florid romances of the border have for years had the monopoly in this branch of literature, and while the fact that they knew nothing about the life they described may have detracted to some extent from the historical value of their productions, still the ingenuous youth of the land did not let its interest in these narratives of the imagination flag by reason of such a trifling defect. Mr. Cody's life is one which deals with very much the same sort of material, but it deals with it in a different way. The experiences he tells were gained on midnight scouts, on long trips across the plains in the old days of wagontrains, when emigration was a warfare, and the pioneers were cool, steady-nerved men, with quick eyes and quicker rifles. It is a plain, simple story which needs no flamboyant adjectives and glowing descriptions to add to its dramatic strength, for as it unfolds it is fresh with the free winds of the prairie and intense with the rush and vigor of the scenes it describes.
Cody is the Kit Carson of the Central Western border. Born in Nebraska, his parents moved to Kansas during the bloody days of the free-soil struggle, and his earliest recollections are of Missouri jayhawkers, who were trailing his father because of his anti-slavery opinions. When twelve years of age he made his first trip across the plains as a cavallard rider, and while the train was out it was attacked by Indians on the South Platte and during the running fight the boy distinguished himself by killing one of the red assailants. From that time forward his career was decided and he became a plainsman in all that the word then implied. As a hunter and a scout he soon became famous, and of the knights of our border in those days of excitemet and bloodshed none were more prominent than Cody. It was while the Kansas Pacific was being constructed that he acquired the name of "Buffalo Bill." At that time the Indians were very troublesome and great difficulty was experienced in getting fresh meat for the workmen. Accordingly Goddard Brothers asked Cody in Hays City to hunt for them and he accepted the employment offered. During the eighteen months he was engaged in this capacity he killed 4,280 buffalo and the name by which he is most generally known was given him. Later on, during the Indian campaigns of the Northwest, he gained the reputation of being one of the most reliable men in hte government employ and General Sheridan, to whom he has dedicated his book, appointed him chief of the scouts. During the campaigning which followed be played a very prominent part.
The book is so full of exciting history that it is impossible to give a resume of it. Suffice it to say that as a graphic picture of wild life in the West it is deserving of a wide circulation. There is no braggadocio or rhodomontade in it. "Buffalo Bill' is an honest, manly, modest gentleman, and nowhere is he better known and more appreciated than in Colorado, where many of his earliest days were spent and where he has many friends. The book is as genuine as its author.
The book is well worth the price asked for it. It is of peculiar interest just at this time, as the hero and author will appear Thursday night, at the Opera House, with his troupe in the drama, "The Knight of the Plains," written recently for him by Col. Prentiss Ingraham, of New York. An opportunity will be given for the purchase of is life at that time and place, andno doubt many will avail themselves of this opportunity to secure the life of this wonderful character.
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Buffalo Bill's Book.
One of the best known and most popular [men?] in the west is Wm. F. Cody, generally [known?] as Buffalo Bill. His life has been one [of?] variety and adventure such as fall to the lot [of?] few men. After having achieved high reputa-[word] as a guide and scout Cody was drafted in[word] the dramatic business by Ned Buntline and [he?] gained much wealth thereby and now [?] comes before us as an author in [the?] publication of his life in a volume [?] 365 pages. It abounds in startling situa[word], interspersed with flashes of humor and [permeations?] of western life which cannot fail [to render?] it a financial success. The tone of [?] work is superior to the class to which it be[word] and the general truthfulness of its state[word] as to Cody's adventures in the service [of?] the government on the plains is attested by [?] officiers as Sheridan, Carr, Crook, Hazen, [?] Royall. It is a book which will sell rapid[word] England as well as America, on account [word] the reputation Cody has there by reason of [?] connection as guide with numerous Eng[word] hunting parties that have visited our west[word] plains.
Buffalo Bill's Life.
We have received a copy of the Life of Hon. William F. Cody, known as Buffalo Bill, the famous hunter, scout and guide." It is written by himself in a clear straightforward manner. That it is a truthful history there is no doubt, for it proves itself as it goes along by frequent reference to such military men as Generals Sheridan, Carr, Crook, Merritt, Terry, Col. Royal and other officers under whom Mr. Cody served as scout and guide on the frontier. Buffalo Bill, as is well known, possesses a rich vein of humor which runs all through his autobiography, which is one of the most interesting volumes that we have ever read. It never ceases in interest from beginning to end, exciting incident after incident follow each other in rapid succession, and there is not a dull chapter in the book. Mr. Cody's career embraces adventures as a pony-express rider, an overland stage driver, a bull-whacker, a soldier, a scout, a hunter, an Indian trailer and fighter, and an actor, affording variety enough for any one. In his autobiography he introduces a large amount of valuable frontier history, which otherwise would, in a few years, have been lost.
The volume contains 365 pages, and is profusely illustrated. A fine steel engraving of Mr. Cody adorns the frontispiece. The work is published by F. E. Bliss, of Hartford, Connecticut, and is meeting with a large subscription in the East. It will soon be introduced throughout the West, when the many friends of Mr. Cody will have an opportunity of purchasing a copy. The book has been warmly endorsed by such men as Gen. Sheridan, Gen. Carr, Col. Royall, and other officers, who since its publication have written letters to Mr. Cody complimenting him upon the work, and for having confined himself strictly to truth and having told his life in such an intensely interesting manner. It should be borne in mind, however, that this book does not in any way savor of the "blood and thunder" style, the aim being to make it a standard frontier history.
"The Life of Hon. Wm. F. Cody, known as 'Buffalo Bill,' the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide," is the title of a neatly printed and illustrated volume of 365 pages now before us. The book is written by Mr. Cody, and is a history of his life from early boyhood down to the present time. The events narrated, of what he witnessed during the Kansas war for freedom, and of personal adventures on the Plains, in the several capacities of herder, teamster, express rider, stage-drive, hunter and trapper, and scout for several United States expeditions, under several commanders, including prominent Generals, are more interesting and exciting than any novel, and has the additional attractive feature of being true. He was scout of the Fifth cavalry, when commanded by Gen. E. A. Carr, of this city, between whom and the author exists to this day the warmest friendship. This interesting book will be offered for sale on the occasion of the visit of the Buffalo Bill Troupe to Galesburg next Friday, and will find many purchasers.
Life of Buffalo Bill. Hon. William F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) has the thanks of the TRANSCRIPT sanctum for an elegant volume entitled, "The Life of Buffalo Bill," by himself. Never was there a book published containing so many pages full of thrilling interest to the reader as the life of Buffalo Bill, from the time, many years ago, when, as a child, he emigrated with his parents from Iowa to the far west. The book is not only full of the thrilling adventures of the famous buffalo hunter, scout and guide, but contains many well written sketches of the United States army in fighting Indians. The book is first class in every respect, and is well worth the price asked for it. It is of additional interest just now, as the hero and author, Buffalo Bill, will play in Peoria to-morrow night, at Rouse's Hall, supported by a first class company. The book referred to will be offered for sale at the hall, to-morrow night, and those who can spare a little change will find a good investment in the volume.
Life of W. F. Cody We are placed under obligation to Hon. Wm. F. Cody, ("Buffalo Bill") for a copy of his autobiography. It is published by E. P. Bliss, Hartford Conn. and is a neatly prepared work of 365 pages, profusely illustrated. It is written in a plain, unassuming style, and is the narrative of a life filled with wild romance and exciting adventure. He has been a Plainsman from his youth up; knows all about the difficulties and hardships of frontier life, and has had much experience with the Indians. As a guide and scout he is justly celebrated, and few men who have served in that capacity have done a greater service to the early settlers on our western frontires and tn the military arm of the United States. The biography details many hairbreadth escapes and blood-curdling incidents, and will be read by many with thrilling interest. Mr. Cody appears in this city on Friday night of next week, at the Opera House.
Buffalo Bill's Life. We have been favored with a copy of the life of this genuine "Knight of the Plains," written by himself and full of thrilling interest, from beginning to end. Hon. William F. Cody traces his life in all its startling nature from his childhood in Scott county, Iowa, to the present time. He was educated to the life of a plainsman from his youth, and his experiences as pony express rider, stage driver, soldier, hunter, trapper, guide and scout, and actor, have been full of interest. He tells them in a plain straight-forward manner and with no effort at braggadocio. The book is well worth the price asked for it. It is of peculiar interest just at this time, as the hero and author will appear Thursday night, at the Opera House, with his troupe in the drama, "The Knight of the Plains," written recently for him by Col. Prentiss Ingraham, of New York. An opportunity will be given for the purchase of his life at that time and place, and no doubt many will avail themselves of this opportunity to secure the life of this wonderful character.
An Entertaining Book. We are indebted to Hon. W. F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) for a copy of his autobiography, recently published. Mr. Cody, in [word] to his fame as a scout, is an entertaining and sprightly writer, and in his book has given a very readable and interesting account of the life of a frontiersman. The book does not belong to the "flash" order of literature, and the writer has sought not so much to portray his own exploits as to give a plain and truthful account of the ordinary and extraordinay features pertaining to a life on the border. The book may be had on application to Mr. Cody, who will be here with his great dramatic company to-morrow night.
Buffalo Bill's Life. We have been favored a copy of the life of this genuine "Knight of the Plains," written by himself and full of thrilling interest, from beginning to end. Hon. William F. Cody traces his life in all its startling nature from his childhood in Scott county, Iowa, to the present time. He was educated to the life of a plainsman from his youth, and his experiences as pony express rider, stage driver, soldier, hunter, trapper, guide and scout, and actor, have been full of interest. He tells them in a plain straight-forward manner and wih no effort at braggadocio.