Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-06-12

want of mechanical ability to compete a.
gainst Northern mechanics. Wilbertorce
sees hope only in negro artny Knox
.Wclln exclaimed the President, "opn-
ions differ among the saints as well as among
the sinners. They don't seem to under
stand running the machines among the &C.
lestials much better than we do. Their
talk and advice sound very much like the
talk Of my Cabinet--don't you think SO, Mr..
Weles 2"
well, I don't know will think the
matter over and see what conclusion to ar
rive at"
Heavy raps we're heard and the alphabet
was called for. when That's what's the
natter" was spelt out.
There was shout Of laughter and Mr.
Welles stroked his beard.
THAT means, Mrs Welles," said the
President, .'that you are apt to be long
winded, and think the1nearest way home is
the longest way around. Short cuts in
war times I wish the spirits could tell us
how to catch the Alabama"
The lights, which had partially lowered,
almost instantaneously became so dim that
I could not see sufficiently 20 distinguish
the features of any one in the room, and on
the large mirror over the mantei piece there
appeared the most beautiful though super
natural picture ever beheld 1t represen-
ted sea view, the Alabama with all steam
up flying from the pursuit Of another large
steamer Two merchantmen in the dis
lance were seen partially destroyed by fire
The picture changed. and the Alabama was
seen at anchor under the shadow of an En-
glish fort, from which an English flag was
waving. The Alabama was floating idly
not a soul on board, and no signs Of life
visible about her The picture vanished
and in letters of purple appeared The
English people demanded this Of England
aristocracy."
$50 England is to seize the Alabama
fnally?" said the President eft may be
possible; but, Mr. Welles, don't let one gun
boat or monitor less be built
''The spirit called for the al phabet, and a
gain, THAT'S what's the matter" was spell
out.
II sec. see.'' said the President =
ssMother England thinks that what's sauce
for the goose may be sauce for the gander
It may be tit tat too. hereafter But it Is
not very complimentary q eur aavy, any
how"
We've done our best, Dir President,
said Mr.. Welles. si'm maturing plan
which, when perfected, | think, if it.works
well, will re perfect trap for the Ala
bama.'
"Well, Mr. shockle." remarked the Pres
ident, Il have seen strange things, and
heard rather odd remarks but nothing which
convinces me, except the pictures, thai
there rs an yehing very heavenly about al
this. should like, if possible, to hear
what Judge Douglas says about this war
'l'll try to get his spirit" said Mr.
Shockle, but it sometimes happens, as i
dld to night in the case of the Indian, that
though first Impressed by one spirit, | yield
to another more powerful fpefect silence
is maintained. [ will see if we cannot induce
Gen knog to send for Mr.. Douglas"
Three taps were given. sigpifying assent
to the proposition. Perfect silence was
maintained, aud after an interval of perhaps
| tuFcC lulIuttS VII 0uCChiC IOoC HuiSAiy
from his chair ard stood up behind it rest
ing his left arm on the back, his right thrust
into his bosom in voice such as no one
could mistake who had ever heard Mr. Doug
las, he spoke. | shall not pretend to quote
the language. It was eloquent and choice
He urged the President to throw aside al
advisers who hesitate about the policy to be
pursued, and to listen to the wishes Of TIL
people, who would sustain him at all points
f his aim was, IS he believed it was. to re
store the Union. He said there were Burrs
and Blennerhassetts living, but that they
would wither before the popular approval
which would follow one or two victories,
such as he thought must take place ere long
The turning point in this war will be the
proper use Of these vctorles-if wicked men
10 the first hours Of success think, lttlme te
devote their attention to party, the war vii
be prolonged, but if victory is followed uF
by energetic action, all will be we'll
Il believe that" said the President
s'whether it comes from spirit or human"
Mr. Shockle was much Frustrated after
this, and at Mrs. Lincoln's request it was
thought best to adjourn the dance, which
If resumed, shall give you an account OF
Yours, as ever. MELTON.