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The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-02-01

UE~A lusty young fellow in tattered garb,
and long beard that bespoke the extreme of
distress, solicited an elderly gentleman for
aims, in Pi;eous tone of voice the benevo-
lent gentleman gave him shilling. "If this
relief" said the beggar, ''had not come 40 OBJ
portunely, should have been driven TO do
what never had intended" "What was that
said the gentleman imPatiently. "To work."
sad the impostor.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-02-01

GA lawyer once jocosely asked board
ng-house keeper the following question
"Mr. -, il man gives you $500 TO
keep for him and he dies, what do you Gol Do
you pray for him'"
"No, sil," he replied, 81 pray for another
like him."
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-02-01

"In my time, Mss" said stern aunt, s'the
men looked at the women's faces, instead OF
their ankles !" "Ah but nv Gear aunt" re-
torted the young lady, ''you see the world has
improved, and is more civilized than it used to
be. It looks more TO the understanding"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-02-01

TAn inventive Yankee has produced an
apparatus which he says is a cure for snoring.
He fastens upon the mouth gutta percha tube
leading to the tympanum ofthe ear. Whenev-
er the snorer snores, he bimseli receives the
first impression, finds how dlsasreeable 1t Is, and
OF course, reforms.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-02-01

gin Alabama farmer very recently bad
his butter seized by the clerk of the market for
short weight, and gave as reason that the COW
from which the butter was made, was subject
to the cramp, and that caused the butter TO
shrink in weight.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-02-01

A TTENTlON! BEDFORD RIFF E
T II MEN.-You are hereby ordered to meet
G for Parade, atthe Court House, in Bedford,
~ on Friday the 22d of February, 1861, at
@5E% 10 o'clock, A. M, in full Winter Uniform,
III with Plume.) 1t is desired by the brl-
VIII gade Inspector that there be ful turn
lU out. Very important business will be
W nut before the Company on that occa-
soin
By order of the Captain.
GEORGE STIFFLER,
Jan. Is, 1861. " D.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-02-01

OK a wet, miserable, ioggy London day,
Charles Lamb was accosted by beggar woman
with
spray, sir, bestow little charity upon poor
destitute widow woman, who is perishing for
lack of food. Believe me, SIR, have seen bet
ter days"
$50 have H. said Lamb, handing the poor
creature shilling $50 have !, it's miserable
DAY. Good bye
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-02-01

GA man lately Pot his dog to bed and
kicked himself down stairs. He did not DIS
cover his mistake until the next morning, when
he chased COW and couldn't bark.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-02-01

ga young lady remarked the other day
that she would like 10 do something so as TO
have her name appear in the paper. We ad-
wise her to get some one to put his name in
with hers.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-02-01

TA Sco,chman visiting churchyard with
a friend, pointed TO shady, qniet nook, said
"That is the spot where intend to be laid
if l am spared"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-02-01

GAN exchange thus pathe,ically describes
the tainting of young lady:
sDown fell the lovely maiden,
just like slaughtered lamb
Her hair hung round her pallid cheeks.
Like sea weeds round a CLAMP
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-02-01

The GAME OF LIFE.--In youth, hearts are
trumpS in manhood, diamonds and clubs, but at
the close of life spades are sure TO win.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-02-01

GA wretched editor, who hasn't any wife
10 take care of him, went the other nigh; TO
ladies' fair. He says he saw there Gan article"
which he "fain would call his own, but it was
not for SALE" He declares that since that night
he has been "wrapturousiy wretched." AS the
article was bound in hoops the reader is left to
infer that it was either girl or keg of whis-
key. They are both calculated TO make
wretch "wrapurous."
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-02-01

Gan Trishman having accidentally bro
ken pane of glass, was making the best of hls
way out OF sight, bot the proprietor stole
march upon him. and having seized hlm by the
collar, exclaimed
"You broke my window, fellow, dId you
not 2"
''To be sure l did, said Pat, ''and didn't
YOU see me ruDnIng home to get the money to
pay for it 2"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-02-01
EvHE BEDFORD GAZETTE

TEvHE BEDFORD GAZETTE
* IS PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY MORNING
gEY ss. +. MEYERS,
Al the following terms, 10 wit:
ST so per annum, CASH, in advance.
So 90 if paid within the year.
$3.50 if not paid within the year.
rTNa subscription taken for less than six months
0Z-No paper discontinued until all arrearages are
Maid unless at the option of the publisher. 1T has
been decided by the United States Courts that the
stoppage of newspaper without the payment of ar
rearages, is riqa faets evidence OF fraud and is
criminal offence.
Gy-The courts have decided that persons are ac-
countabe for the subscription price Of newspapers,
if they take them from the post office whether they
subscribe for them. OF not.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-02-01

DISADVANTAGES OF BEING WHITE.-"Well,
Dinah,' said would-be belle TO black giGl,
''they say beauty soon fades do you see any of
my bloom fadIngs Now, tell me plainly, With
out anv compliments"
ssOh, no, Missa bat den me kinder t'ink-"
eThink what, Dinah you're bashful."
"Oh, no, me no bashful but den me kinder
thinks as how Missa don't retain her color quite
as we'll as colored lady"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-02-01

A CONSERVATIVE MAN.-We observe that
some OF our eastern contemporaries, noticing lhe
election Of Cowan as U. S. Senator, speak of
hun as ''belonging to tthe conservative class OF
Republicans I" All we have to say is, that If
Cowan Is conservative Republican, it IS to
be hoped that Pennsylvania may never have the
misfortune to be represented in our National
councils by radical RePeblcan. We ques-
tion whether a more rampant Aboltionist re-
sides north Of Mason and Dixon's line than this
same man, Cowan, and if he rs really elected
under the impression that he belonged to the
conservative class of Republicans" somebody
has had the wool pulled over their eyes most
beautifully. A conservative, forsooth Why,
the speech delivered by him, at Altoona, du-
ring the late campaign, was so intensely Abo-
lition in sentiment as to disgust even the ultra
Republicans of ;h,s county who heard it, and
heaven knows their stomachs are not easily
nauseated by anything in the shape OF scooI.-
That's even so !-E1otliddysburg Standard.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-02-01

LIKE YOURSELF. a. Scotch parish there
was an ancient of the name OF Sanders, whose
wit was reputed 10 be very carp. The laird,
who was also wag, met him one day, driving
pig TO market. ssWeel, Sanders" quoth he,
"ye're driving your kizzin (cousinl TO themar-
ket"
''Na, na, laird he's jist an auId acquaintance
like yourself"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-02-01
Select purtrp.
THE UNION.

BY MRS. L. II. sIGouRNEY.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-02-01

Jan. is, 1861.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-21

"Dany Oae Stat, o. aag pOstiea Of Ms
people Of any STATE, ehoose to PlaestAssselVes
IN army qgGian lie GOVtnmeat Of Ms
Uaioa, IGa for trying lie stFastA Of dis
Government, I am for a,ertGiaiag i0hsthsr
aos have Government or Rot-Praetieu-
6Ie, sErisHt, egpabls Of mHntaiaiag IL Az
Gosity and sphoidaag tie POpgs and hafsy-
ests 1ghiel 6sloRg to GopaRmeEt. Nor,
sir, an To BE atarmeIOr dissSadsd from any
sue6 course 6y iatiaations Of Is spilltag Of
blood. " blood Il 70 Be splt, 6y ts1oss
Jault 1, L 70 6s spiltS Upon ths suHpOsitiO",
i aaiatain, il i0iu Be tAe IaEn cttAOse a0hO
ekOoSs 70 raise As standard Of dfsmiou, and
sadtaBor 70 proitrats Me GOVes1laiest. And
Sd, ,SAta hat u done, 80 long q IL pleases
God % giDs ne voice to szPresi my selti-
meas, Or an arm, seak and tyssbled as Il
may 6s By age, tAGt VOiee and tAat arm t0ill
be On tAs sids efay country, for ne support
eftAs general authority, and for de "tGiats-
aans4 45LG4 po,strs cfths Union.-tsPeeeh
Of Henry CLAY. August LIST, 1850.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-21

IT is rumored that Gen. Mcclellan had
planned grand flank movement few days
ago, but an ascension by Lowe in his bal
loon revealed the fact that the rebels had
anticipated the flank movement-probabiy
through the treasbery of some one con-
nerted With the army. It Is also said that
General Mcclellan asserts that the treach-
cry must be astonishing in some quarter,
for every one Of bis designs or proposed
movements are very soon discovered by
the en- envy.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-21

Anne is reported as saying that he
is glad that he had but four years to stay
in Washington. "When LEFT Spring
field, (" remarked the President, aI Was re-
puted as an honest man, but here hardly
know what my friends do call me. an,
beset by hundreds of men anxious for
place, and In the hurry of the moment /
sometimes give encouragement to people
who IN consequence charge me with want
Of truth, IL they do not receive the Offices
for which they apply. 1t is much easier
TO please your neighbors aud maintain q
fair reputation in Springfield than In Wash.
ingtou.n
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-21
The whole story Told In Rhyme.


John Bull, he met our Jonathan,
GAh, Jonathan r. said he, sir,
GPray tell me, now, what's all this row
hear across the sea, sir.
You're kicking up pretty fisss
Pray tell me what It's for, air.
Let mo AdVise-just compounds;
A horrid thing Is war sir.
1 shall want cotton, Jonathan,
Likewise VIrginla's weed, Elr;
And really, now, I can't allow
The quarrel to proceed, SIR
tEDn tel" said Brother Jonathan,
SNOW don't you get excited;
At hum I rule, 20 Just keep cool
You'll see this thing all righttd.
any Southern boys for years have held
The Presidential Ieins, sir:
Until to-day they've held q sway
They never can regain, sir.
And, whom they cannot rule they kick
And hate with all their might Giri
For love Of Unions second 70
Their fondness for state rights sir.
.SThey say We mean to free their Slaves,
And talte them from their hands, sir,
And rob them of their property,
Their daughters and their lands Etr.
We've told them that we meant not sch,
But this they have not needed;
go, feeling sore, they've took to war,
And WiIfally secelOd.
awe only asa them to obey
Tho Elme laws that We do, SIT,
Their fathers helped our own to make
They were good men and true, sir.
We ask no more, wen take no les,
Though every tnrnAl drop, sir,
or Northern blood the land shall flood
TIL then Il cannot stop, sir.
aIwant but justiee, bully John,
RaNnArt and all INV duAl. 6f.
And when have them, Johnny Bull,
You shall have cotton, too sir.
But not till then, that's BArttn sure,
So take the matter easy;
Aud when the war L over, John,
I'll do my best 10 please yen
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-21

A LETTER from Beaufort concerning the
pillage by slaves there, says every article
Of property which was valuable and port
able was carried OF, the beds and mat
tresses having been cut up in order topro-
vi de wrapping material for the numerous
packages, and the feathers thrown from the
windows. PiauafOrtes stood out on the
sidewalks, guitars and other instruments
lay in different stages of dilapidatiOn upon
the pavements, and the entire place SEEM
cd the very picture of ruin aud desolation.
The houses outside were as beautiful as
ever, and the flower gardens were unin-
jured, but the interiors were in au awful
state, little better than chaos of broken
furniture, torn books and engraviugs, old
letters, &c. The negroes assured our
troops that this was all effected by the
SEQ untry people" as they called them,
I'm Gaming the field hands, and that they
themselves had done all they could to pre-
vent the destruction, but without avail.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-21
seizure Of an 1mportant1fnil Intend-
ed for SIIdeu and Mason.
WIaAfroTov. NM IA

The government has secured large
mail intended for the rebel Commissioners
Sltdell and Mason. Information was Eiv-
en- to the PostOfice Department that letters
and dispatches for thesc Commissioners
would probably be forwarded, by the way
of Havana, to go mt by the mail steamer
for England from New York. Detectives
were set al work and The mail intercepted.
Il contains filea Of Southern papsrsi letters,
dispatches, drafts; bills Of exchange, SC.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-21
Arrest OF Bilaaii and Mason.
WAantnaTon. ne. "a. 1.

" AlHlhaIOHl Nov, lHi 18Th
Whsa the Information Of thV arrest Of
Mason: and Slidtil on board OF q BrItlSh
vessel was hrst communicated 20 the
President, he declared emphRicsily that
they .ahauld not be surrendered ~ this
Government, sSea u their detention Shobld
cost : war With Great Britain,
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-21

FaIDAY last was the appointed Fast Day
Of the jet. DAvisites. We have been told
thai 1t was observed by some of tho more
devout here in the Panhandle. AS the
Cincinnati Commercial says, the news prob
ably conduced to the proper observance Of
the day. 1t was not Of nature to pro-
mote feasting, or to overcome laudable
purpose of differentiation and humilia-
ton.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-21

Our new State win contain more white
people than the State of South Carolina,
which has played so important part for
evil in the history of the country. In fact
we will rank well up in size and Popula-
ton with some Of the most powerful
States in the Union. The following is our
population by counties:
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-21

II the rebels should be wicked enough to
hang Colonel Corcoran, the New York
Pos. says to them, that there are Irtshmeu
enough in New York city alone, able and
disposed to leave nothing of Charleston
but the turkey buEEards. ~
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-21

WE publish to-day, 40 interesting COM
muuicatfon from correspondent of the
Cincinnati Gdsate, detailing what he saw
and heard at Warrenton, ia the Valley of
this State. We can readily believe what
he says about Rob't 3. Scott, oneof themost
CITED men Virginia ever produced. Judged
il the light of his aatecedents, he cannot
be other than san unhappy man." He
stemmed the current long whileat Rich
mond, last winter. But it was no use
Wise, his relative by marriage, With not a
1.-THE of his iutslleet, oyermastersd him,
and he sunk.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-21

No AAx who has ever distinguished him-
self as a soldier has been much of talk
er. ows4r, Napoleon, Wellington, though
they could all express themselves Huently,
were proyerbial for their laconiciam Of
speech in the prosecution of their CAM
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-21

The Memphis APPEAL said after the bat.
lie OF Relmunt, that memphis to-day Is
like Rachel mourning for her children
Business 10 generally suspended"
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-21
ENJoY1Ea THE sPEorACLE.-The Por

ESyoTRG THB SPEoTACLE.-The Port
Royal correspondent of the N. Y. Tribune,
in his description of the bOmbardment Of
tho forts, says that no less than seven large
river steamers had come down from
Charleston, bringing some reinforeemsnts,
but mostly crowded with e1curtionists,
from all tho country round, who had come
70 witness the utter humiliation Of the
..Ya ukees" and the destruction of their
feet. One of the steamers is believed to
have had the Consuls of England and
France ON board, for she displayed the
Gags OF those nations, as well as the rebel
ensign, and taking position beyond the
reach of danger, remained until the victory
was won. 1t is to be hoped that the ex-
eurtionists enjoyed the spectacle.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-21

aoa kuard cur Gag, and koep each star
~ stripe q bright ~ now they wave,
san make Il LEAD our ranks in war,
sun loAt above each PATRIOTS grave,
Death 70 the tTaitor that would dare
TotraIl Il through the dust Of shame.
An honest hearts It's lot will share
And IolloW Il 70 Death or RAms.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-21

LsFf ToR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Peir-
point, j, B. Ford, ESQ.,, and Campbell Tarr'
state Treasurer, Left nigh. before last for
Warrington.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-21

The Prlnes Of waIes,s corpwell estates
rolled up balance in tie youths favor
which, after dsauetlng his LIES expenses,
mon n u at present 70 about GFoo,ooo,
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-21

Abraham Lincoln was elected President
November g, 1860. on The next day, the
7tb, his election becoming known in Char
lesion, the Federal officers there resigned
their places, preparatory TO the secession
of the State. In fact, on that day South
Carolina resolved to secede.
One year afterwards, to day, the o. s.
feet began to throw shells, at the rate Of
$4,000 per hour" into the forts At Port
Royal, aud the arst landing of the Govern
msnt forces was made on the soil of South
Carolina pleasant way Of celebrating
the anniversary of South carolina's indie
pendence.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-21

TnE New York AI5ion from which We
have culled many of the best selections
that have appeared in the LatsRigenetr IN
days gone by, has reduced It's price from
ait dollars per year, to three. 1t Is \
British, Colonial and foreign weekly Ga.
sette, and is allowed to be one Of the most
rsekereke aud authoritative Journals In all
matters relating to 1suglish history, litera-
ture, politics and court gossip, Published
Ia thu county. In fast Il Il the only Jour.
Lal of the kind that We know Of. 1t has
been published for nearly forty two years.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-21

TAn stata and nnd Stripes now wave In
slx Of the seeded States, 70 Wit lila North
Carolina, over Fort HaststAsl In South
Uaroilnn, at Beaufort; In F1sFEdh AZ Key
West Ahd Fort rivkensi In Mississippi, al
ship Islaudi 10 Bastord Tennessee aud ia
che northern and western sections Of Viz.
gaia.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-21
A CARD.

Now lstbe Time for BafgalnN
xfTlbL pApGtl, BOOKS AND sTALcISeSSfIssI4t'
w -i11ef f,an elsewhere In the city fo8 OAsii.
,I IN enVthfnr IA die above line NJ such unpLs
ioy prizes that viii DO @ ne T
Of hi Who desire 20 buy 70 Eye mo e pslStS itSr
mInsi 70 rsd6eo my stock - low - possible " ''
lHt Of Ssptpmbsr' A.. 4, .,,.st raASs
IVA So2Sts l y, 49,.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-21
comfy, Pa, Items.

Warrington County Pa, Items
The Washington Rzaminer, of yesterday
says that the "brilliant conduct of Captain
KoyI Ringgold Cavalry in the late aght at
ROmney, Virginia, has been noticed in a
highly complimentary manner by General
Kelley, the commander of that division Of
out army. our boys displayed true brave
~, as Washington county boys always
win, when an opportunity Is ofsEed.@
The following is General Kelley's order;
sPEcrAL ORDRR, No. al
HEAoQG1RTEEA
DspaFtmenE Of HArpof's RerEy and CumbeEiand,
Camp Keys,H H0mnoyI Va, Oet z, 1901
The General commanding directs that
in compliment 70 the bravery and gallant
~ displayed by Captain John Keys, Of the
Ringgold Cavalry, in the late action. the
post at this place be called Camp Keys,
and all official communications to these
Headquarters will be addressed accord
BRIa. GRS. B. F. KELLEY.
BeJ. r. HaiSkes, Asst Adj. Gen.
The Examiner also has this paragraph
RKnEMBERixe FR1ExDs.-On Friday eve
ming over eleven hundred dollars were re-
eeived here by Adams Express from mem
bers OF CRptB. Wishart's and McDanieFl
companies. To the friends Of many Of
these brave fellows this remittance will be
q great relief. 1t speaks volumes for the
character Of the boys.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-21
BY THE GOVERNOR.
A PROCL AVIATION.

uTHERRAg, ini0ru4Ation' has been laid before me,
w that on the night OF the 8oth October, 1891 .
YM BRAKE and GEORGE BLAIR, residents Of
the county o. Lewis were murdered under ciEcnm-
stances OF great AtrOcity, and WILLIAM .. PIEk.
SON, RN0CH CUNNINGHAM and CHRISTIAN
SIMON, are charged with said offence,
Now. Therefore, i, PRANcIs H. PRInEoiNF, Govern
or Of YrRina as authorized by law, do hereby oter
A REWARD or THREE HUNDRED D0LLARe, for
Tho apprehension and securing In jail Of tho said
willlun @. Pierson, Bnoeh Cunningham and Chris
tian Simon, or ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS lot tho
arrest and delivery OF any one Of them.
-, Given under my hand, and tho less seal Of
LIS the Commonwealth ut the City Of Wheeling,
49, this lsth dayOf November, 1851, and In tho
eIShty-slxth yearof the Commonwealth;
p. II. PEIRP0INT,
By the Governor:
L. A. HA0ANs,
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-06-11
Southern Financiering-The Fifty
Million Loan.
HI PERKINS. Pres't Pre- ten.
I.L.FULLBR, secrstlry Pro TEN.

We thought that the European fnan-
ciers had exhausted all the contrivances by
which money could be extracted from un
willing x-payers. 1t has been reserved
for the ingenuity Of the rebel Government
to give them new wrinkle BY notice.
which we copy from an Alabama paper, it
will be seen that the members of the Con-
federate Congress are stumping their res
pective States in order to get the subscrip-
tiOns for the fifty million loan taken up
These subscription are to be paid from the
proceeds Of the sales of specified numbers
Of bales of the growing cotton crop, The
bonds are to be secured by tax to be
levied next session. This is. after all.
nothing but "shinning"-a practice so
much in vogue with business men who are
hard up, If the Jeremy Diddlers of the
rebel administration can hit upon no bet
ter plan Of raising the wind than this, VIC
can promise them that they will soon be
out at elbows---NcW York Herald.