Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-02-21

SUMMER, anu SOtnPnoW OF Oiutf up NOT
get any further ahead, aud tha. is why
want you TO investigate it," and he c,m-
mencenced 10 unroll his papers. Indeed,
sir, do not know how cheese woull agree
with the soldiers"
"That's just why want yon 10 read
these papers and examine these certificates"
Z" But | have not time, SIR" All hands
commented laughing, but the Ohio man
stuck it out bravely. 81 assure you that
there is not soldier in the army who does
not like crackers and cheese, anG ! can
make it for three cents pound : Now
tell you what you had better do, GO to
Senator Wilson and get him TO put it in his
I'LL, ii viii then pass the Senate and b. come
an army regulation to give out clreese rs-
tions."
well, Could you not indorse it, and then
it would be sure TO be passed z" " No,
cannot indorse it, because know nothing
abou, it." "Oh, well l will leave these
papers" and he made for the table. 81
will never read them, if you do, until the
war is over" With look of despair,
Ohio made for the door, inqairing Of every
one ne met if they knew where Senator
Wilson lived
Judge Wilkins of Pittsburg, here came
ia, received a hearty shake of the hand,
and number of congratulations passed be-
tween them. The doorkeeper of the little
room announced the president, and off the
Secretary went to see him. He soon re-
turned, however. In came Major Beck
with, with the note sent by the returned
prisoners
Why are those men kept waiting !"
j." Because have no OF Ter for their special
cause"
MIR Wilson, issue an order that will
cover all the prisoners that may be releas-
ed in future, and allow them full pay for
every day they are confined in rebel pris-
ons. Major, | have just learned there are
over $50 now waiting for their pay every
man must be paid to-day, and speed them
on 10 their homes"
A tall man wants commission in the
regular army. Have you been in any
battle yet, sir ?" 81 was in the Msxican
war;" "That won't do; that is too far
back" 81 was at Great Bethel" .That
is better / will examine your record my.
self and inform YOU if you are appointed
A stout healthy young man wanted a
commission or clerkship! Have you
been in any battle?" Nc, SIR "The,
it will be no use to apply, for | shall make
all nay appointments from the list of he
roes those who fight the country's bat
ties must be cared for first"
Another wanted appointment as Omar
termaster. There are my recommends
tions sir, and / would be glad if you car
read them" 81 cannot dc It now, Raw,
not the time but | will examine them.
"Very well,'' replied the would-be quarter
MASTER" gust read them. If you hav'
any better man, according to those papers
let him have the office in that case don
want it."
A gentleman stepped up who appeare,
to be an intimate friend Of the Secretary
"Ah,' SAID the Secretary, 81 am glad t.
see you: have not seen you since we me
at Wheeling, a few years ago." He re
piled that he had beer engaged upon The
Northwest Boundary question, and woul,
like TO have some conversation about It,
) " Ah," said the Secretary, Il will appsin
time to see you and have the whole mat
ter talked over, for wish to know al
about H."
A man in citizens clothes wanted an ap
pointment in the army. Well said tn
Secretary of War, "What are your claims !?
was an aid-de-camp of Col. Geary at th,
1 fight of Bolivar, and am rccommendet
for the appointment by the President
r All right" said Mr.. Stanton, 81 will at
tend TO your case" individual irsiste,
upon having promise, inasmuch as h,
, '' had got the Endorsement of the President
'' The President, sir, is a very excsllen
man, and would be glad if he had an ap
pointment for every man who applied
which, unfortunately for his good nature i
not the case" well, sir, ! am from ST
Louis, am Union man, and I must g,
: home, suppose" "Well, if can do any
thing for yeu, i will write TO you .here.'
A soldier in the uniform of a sergeant
, handed in a recommendation for frs
lieutenancy in an artillery corps. Well
said The Secretary" have you ever smes
powder in battle? Not exactly, sir, bu
have always been ready; was in tn,
Mexican war;" Can't help the Mexican
: war;" said Mr.. Stanton, II that is teo fa
back. Have yo1 been in any engagement
} in this war z" ''No, sir; all want is to gr
in one. You can appoint me, and if yol
don't like it, wont charge cent ex;n
: pay, il can only get the commission.
The Secretary laughed, said his case woul'
: be considered, and he would be informed j
the appointment was made.