National Opinion

The Claremont (N. H.) Eagle says the man who fell off the stage at Bradford, a few days since, and was reported dead, was only dead drunk. He was taken to a house near by, and was examined by physicians, who pronounced him dead, and all arrangements were made for the funeral, such as procuring the coffin, watchers, and numerous other requisites to make a respectable wake. The night wore on while weary attendants watched beside the body. About midnight a miracle was witnessed. The dead suddenly raised up and declared that he could "whip every mother's son of them." The effect can be more easily imagined than described. After this announcement the "corpse" dropped back on the bed and quietly slept until morning, when it arose, took a "glass of grog," and went to work.