Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-02-20

er read them,if you do, until the war 10 overr
With look of despair, Ohio made for the
door, inquiring Of every one be met II they
knew where Senator Wilson lived
Judge Wilkins, Of Pittsburgl here came in,
receiving hearty shake OF the hand, and
number Of congratulations passed between
them. The door keeper Of the little room 40
nounced the Pesident, and off the Secretary
went to see him. He soon returded, however.
In came Major Beckwith, with the note sent
by the return prisoners " Why are these men
kept waiting f' Because I have no order
for their specialcase !" -
Mr.. Wilson, issue an order that viii cover
all the prisoners that may be released in fu-
tnre, and allow them full pay for every day
they are confined in Rebel prisons Major,
have just learned there are over hundred
and fifty now waiting for their pay ; every
man must be payed to day, ,and speed them o.
to their homes" ~. ...
A tall man wants a commission 10 the reg
ular army Have you been in any battle
vet, sir p 4" was in the Mexican war;
That won't do it is too far back was
at Great Bethel" THAT is better. viii
you are appointed" VI
A stout healthy young man wanted com
mission or clerkship ! I" Have you been in
any battle p No, sir" Then it will be
of no use to apply, for shall make all my ap
pointments from the list of heroes /; those
who fight the eountry's battles must be cared
for first"
Another wanted an appointment as quarter
master. There are my recommendations,
sir, and would be glad fyou can road them"
Il cannot do it now, have not time but
| will examine them" "Very WELL" replied
the would-be quartermaster, lust read them.
II you have any better man, according to
those papers, let him have the Office in that
case don't want it."
A gentleman stepped up who appeared to
be an intimate friend of the Secretary. "Ah,"
said the Secretary, am glad to see you.
have not seen you since We met at Wheel
ing, few years ago" He replied that he
had been engegedu pom the Northwest Boun-
dary Question, and would like to hsve some
conversation about it, Ah," said the Sec
retary, 81 will appoint q time to see you
aud have the whole matter talked over, for
wish to know all about it.
A man in citizens clothes wants an appoint
neut in the army. "Wen," said the Secre-
tary Of War, what are your claims ?p "I
was an aid-de-eamp of Col Geary at the fight
at Boliver, and am recommended for the ap-
pointment by the President" All right"
said Mr.. Stanton, will attend to your case
Individual insisted upon having promise, in
asmuch as be had got the endorsement of the
President The President, sir, is very ex-
cellent man, aud would be glad if be had sn
appointment for every mar. who applied, which.
unfortunately for bis good nature, is not the
case" "Well, sir, am from St. Louis, am
Union man, and I must 90 home, suppose
Well, if can DO anything for you, | viii
write to you there"
4 soldier, in the Uniform OF sergeant, hand
ed in recommendation for the Rrst heuteuan-
cy in an artillery corps. 4 Well said the
Secretary, have you ever snelt powder in
battle ?" Not exactly, sir bat have al
ways been ready. was ia the Mexican war"
Can't help the Mexican war; said Mr. Stan
ten, that is too far back. Have you been
in auy engagement in this war p No. sir.
All want is 9 chance TO get 10 one YoR can
appoint me, aud if you don't like it, l won't
charge cent extra pay, if can only get the
commission The Secretary laughed, said his
case would be considered, and he would inform
him if the appointment was made. D.
Another gentleman, who also appeared to-
be friend to the Secretary, came in. Sad
be, " l want to see yoa" Come here to my
room, and / will sit 81 hoar when yoG eao
come, and We will talk over matters" They
disappeared for few moments, and, as they
returned, ex Senator Criltesdea greeted them
He congratulated Mr. SlaBtoB 90 The country
receiving his services, for Ehirh Mr. Stanton
thanked him, and said be hoped to be an in
IS ku% he rha
.ook to him and others for counsel in guiding
bis steps. Any time, Mr.. Crittenden, day
or night, any hour shall be glad 10 see yoR.
You are always welcome come and see me-
A yonng u4aB wanted eleTkshiP. Sor-
~, sir, there are no vacancies for the position
yoa wish, and / hare had oFer thirty appli-
csnts already for it l can do nothing for
you." ..- <. .-.t. ...s r..-
An oficer who vas on Sickles' stsf, wanted
an order or some means that be could get his
pay. He said that be had been ip service for
several months aud cOaid draw no pay. l.
is iBeouvenient. no dO0bt to be Without moo
ey," replied Mr. Stanton, &" a0d | viii imne-
dia,ely order thst jour case be attended to-
And so il went on for Eve hours, in which
he saE aud heard all wko came pleasantly, and
none went away bat were pleased with their en-
tertsiument, aad most Of them had their hearts
made glad. OTer two huHdred we're listened
TO in this short time.
An UNFORTUNATE CaLT1vA7oR.-O1e little
" garden patch Of ours SAYS wag, has been
very improbable this season, very. The snsils
ate I'D The cucuubers, tbe chickens ate up the
snails the neighbors' cats ate up ths chickens,
and we are DOW in search OF something tAst
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