ghost ant

The time was, when every musical young gentleman breathed forth his wishes in dulcet strains to be carried back to Old Virginia's shore, or related to the history and most wonderful exploits of that good old colored individual, Uncle Nedward; but we suppose this superannuated colored person has been superseded by the still more popular Uncle Tom, of Mrs. Stowe celebrity.

(historical)

Insufficient penetration, or faulty distribution of the blast, may give rise to pillaring — that is, the formation of a pillar or column of cold material extending up through the middle of the hearth