Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-10-29

way better than they. did, and was safe enough
alone, They gathered around her called her
all noble heroic names, such as men use in
moments of elevation of soul; but she only
looked surprised and answered almost coldiy !:
nsssWhy shouldn't l, do what conld Ny
grandmother did more at Bunker Hill, and her
husband died at Concord
They bent low before her as she turned away
and not one of those strong minded Germans
will ever forget the woman who fought side
by side with them at Springfield. Home she
went to find the old mother dead and the chill
dren hiding from retreating rebels; but the
flag still waved, and as the poor pale fellows
in the cart caught sight of its blessed folds,
they gave feeble shout touching in it, weak
ness.
All through the winter she nursed and fed
that house full of sufferers, and as one after
another grew strong aud left her, all she ask
ed them was that they would strike manly
blows for their country and keep always the
noble cry of Sagoni-"The Union and Ere
MONTH close to their hearts. No Dudley that
ever wore spurs in the olden days had bra
yer or more loving heart than hers. ,-s4saSg
THE Presidents VIsIr TO THE CoNFEDER-
ATE WOUNDED AT SHARPsBURG.-The WASH
ington correspondent of the Cincinnati Com
mercial, who was with President Lincoln in
his late visit to the army on the Upper Poto-
mac, relates the following as strictly true:
ssAfter leaving Gen. Richardson, the party
passed a house in which was large number
of Confederate wounded. By request of the
President, the party alighted and entered the
building. Mr.. Lincoln, after looking, remark
ed to the wounded Confederates that if they
had no objection he would be pleased to take
them by the hand. He said the solemn obli-
cations which owed to our country and
posterty compel the prosecution OF this war,
andlt followed that many were our enemies
through uncomfortable circumstances, and he
bore them no malice, and could ia Ike them by
the hand with sympathy and good feeling.
Aftera short silence the Confederates came
forward, and each silently but ferventiy shook
the hand of the President. Mr.aLincoln and
General Mcclellan then walked forward by the
side ofdthose who were wounded too severely
to be able to arise, and bid them be of good
cheer, assuring them that every possible care
should be bestowed upon them to anne liorate
their condition. 1t was moving scene and
there was not dry eye in the building, either
among the Nationals or Confederates. Both
the President and Gen. Mcclellan were kind
in their remarks and treatment of the rebel
sufferers during this remarkable interview
RoMPING.-Don't be afraid of little romp-
ing on the part Of your girls,and never pun
ish them for indulging in it. but thank heav-
en-, who has endowed them SO largely with an
imal spirits. These must have vent in some
way, and better the glow which little romp
ing imparts to the checks, than distorted
mind OF pallid brow. Health is cne OF the
greatest blessings and only good share of
physical exercise can secure this to children.
Llt them romp, then, even, if they do make
some noise, and tear their dresses occasional
ly, and lead you to cry out, ..oh, dear, what
shall do!'' Yes, let them romp. Soberer
times will come by and-by. Life brings its
cares soon enough to all !; and let the children
be happy while they are young. God made
them to be happy, and why should parents
thwart his plan We do not believe in dull
childhood, but in cheerfulness in youth and
cheerfulness in age. el siis 3fs
THE SOLDIERS MAIL.-The soldiers mail in
Washington is an institution Upon the ar.