Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-11-23


THE Wall OF CH1NA.-This stupeadous
monument Of human art and industry ex.
ceeds everything that we read of in ancient
or modern history. The pyramids Of Egypt
is conducted over high mountains, some Of
which rise to the height of five thousand two
hundred and twenty-6v feet, across the
deepest Wales, over wide and impossible
rivers by means of arches, land in many parts
is doubled or trcbled, to command impor-
tant passes; at the distance of almost every
hundred yards is tower or massy bastiOn.
The extent is computed at fifteen hundred
miles, ard is of such enormous thickness
that six horsemeH may ride abreast upon it.
Sir George StaAnton. who accompanied
Lord Mccartney in his embassy to China.
considers this great barrier to have been
erected at least two thousand years. Du
Hale Also says this prodigious work was
constructed two hundred and fifteen years
before the birth of Christ. by the order of
the first emperor of the family of Tsin, to
protect three large provinces from the ir-
ruption of the Tartars. One-third part Of
the able bodied men of China were employed
in constructing this wall, and the workmen
were ordered, under pain of death, to place
the materials of which it is composed so
closely that the least entrance might not be-
left for any instrument of pointed iron -
The labor in its construction must have been
immense, as the materials must have been
carried ever desert country to eminenees
inaccessible to horses or carriages. This
wonder of the world" was completed in the
short space of FIVE years, and it is reported
that the laborers stood so close for many
miles that they could hand the materials
from one to another.
THE PROMPT CLERK.-I once knew O
young man, said an eminent preacher, who
was commencing life as a clerk. One day
his employer said to him, "Now, TO- morrow
that cargo of cotton must be got out and
weighed, and we must have regular ae-
count of IT.
He was young man Of energy. This
was The first time be had been intrusted to-
superintend the execntion of this work. He
made his arrangements over night, spoke to
the men about their carts and horses, and
resolving to begin very early in the morning,
instructed all she laborers to be there at fl
o'clock. So they set to work, and the thing
was done; and about 10 or II in che day his
employer came, and seeing him seated IN
the counting house, looked very blank, sup
posing bis commands had not been executed.
Il thought" said he, ''you were regues-
ted to get out that cargo Of cotton this morn
ing.'
''It is all done, " replied the yoang clerk,
''and here is the account of it,"
He never looked behind him from that
momens-never His character was fixed,
confidence was established. He was found
to be man to do the thing with prompt
ness He very soon came to be the one that
could not be spared-he was as necessary to
the firm as one of the partners. He was
religious man, and went through life of
great benevolence. and at his death was able
to leave bis children an ample fortune.
ANEcDoTE OF JACKSON jackson was
elected judge and took his seat in the SUI
preme Court of Tennessee in 1898. He con-
tipued to dispense Justie in rough and ready
way for six years. The most prominent
story told of his judicial career, relates to
his being summoned by the sheriff BY his
own order, to aid in seizing an unruly and
dangerous citizen. The turbulent fellow a
man great strength and courage, and arm
ed to the teeth, was parading the street in
front of the court house, bidding defiance to
the whole world, aud the rest Of mankind
"Mr. Sheriff." said the judge, s'seize tb.t
man and bring him before me.' The sber-
1T In few moments reported that the des-
perado refused to be taken. Summon the
posse conssatms," ordered the bench. The
posse was ordered, but with tie same result
Summon me" commanded che Judge
"The court stands adjourned for ten minutes
The judge was summoned accordingly
marched up to the delinquens With flashing
eyes, brlstiing hair, and pistol 10 hand, and
made him IN moment as submissive as
Lamb.