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held within that space Z men on horseback.
Tradition reports it gave shelter and afford
ed protection to many families, during the
lowering days of the American Revolution.


n Rat Trap-A Trap that is so much recon-
mended for catching Rats, is made as follows:
take barrel, or keg, with one head out, put in
it water enough to cover the bottom about two
inches deep; in the middle of this set a piece of
brick or stone; cover the head of the cask with
a piece of smooth parchment; or, perhaps, smooth
stiff paper will answers in the centre of this cut
two Sits about six inches long, at right angles,
so as to form cross; Immediately oveer this, sus-
pend the best kind of bate for rats, placed sufii-
ciently high


When the rats como to take the bait, in reach.
ing up to it, he slips into the hole, by the four
corners of the parchment or paper giving way


lie then gets upon the brick III the middle OF
the water, and begins to utter cries Of distress.
This brings others to him, who fall in the same
manner. Presently they begin to fight for the
possession Of the brick, and the noise Of this brings
others, who fall in like manner; and thus, all with
in hearing Of this scene of confusion follow on
and share the same fate.