davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-01-02
The Couscripts---Their Courage,


The last Fayetteville Observer contains an inter-
esting account Of the part which Col Mallett's Bat
TALON bore in the battle of Kinston. The Battal-
ion, consisting of not more than 475 men, who had
never before been under fire, contended with four
or five times their number with a steadness and
courage which have excited general admiration. All
the officers we learn, from Col. Malett down, &C.
quilted themselves in the best manner.
The 57th n. c. regiment, raised at Salisbury and
commanded by Col. Goodwin with Lieutenant Col
one II. G. Jones and Major Craige, is composed en-
tirely of conscriptS, who were permitted by the
Secretary of War thus to organize themselves
Their courage conspicuous in the late battle
of Fredericksburg as to draw from Gen. Hood
special public compliment to them. And we learn
that generally, the cnnscriptS in the old regiments
conducted themselves in that engagement like
veterans
We have always deprecated the disposition which
has existed with some, to underrate and rdcule the
conscripts. Events have indicated their courage
and constancy. Henceforth the name Of conscript
will be proud one. We are utterly opposed to the
system of conscription but we take pleasure in do
ing Justice to the men,who have been raised under
it. They stood like wall of fire at Knston against
the advancing hosts of the enemy. They fought
like veterans. They met and checked four or five
times their number of the trained troops of the
envy. Those of them who fought OH that occasion
may say with pride, as long as they live, We fought
as conscriptS IN the battle Of RinSfon.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-01-02
GENERAL ITEMS.

The Common Council of Petersburg has resolved to ap
pirate $4,000 for the relief of the suffering people of Fred
ericksburg.
The New York Hsr0ld warmly advocates Convention
of all the States in order to close the and establish
an honorable and enduring peace upon the broad plat
form of the Constitution of the United States # calls
upon Gov. SeymorS, of New York, to lead the way.
Burnside, in his deposition before the Congress Commit
tee confeses to the fact that his army would not let him
the fight Fredericksburg the second day. as he
had intended.
1t not improper to repeat what has otherwise gained
publicity that FIVE or six steamers laden with much need
ed army supplies have reached Confederate ports within
week..
The Natchez Courier of the 1th instant says: ave very
much regret to learn yesterday of the sickness of
Ri Rev. Bishop Green at bis residence in Jackson Miss
1t said that he in very poor health, and afflicted nigh
unto DEATH"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-01-02
Gross Mfsrepresentations.
The Register, of the oath December, saws

The Register, of the Oath December, says:
Mr.. Smith, Conservative Senator from Macon, said
in his place that rather than the civil authority give
way the military in North Carolina single instance,
he would be willing to North-Caolina hoist the Lone
IN ob anu ser up an G ond E
spies aud traitors roam at large dotheir deeds OF black
vlany and escape detection and punishment for it is OBJ
Tons that such persons are not promptly dealt WITH
cause"
The Register, in its anxiety to make party capt.
tai, has done Mr.. Smith gross injustice. The toi-
lowing prepared for US by Mr.. Smith himself, is
what he said on the occasion referred to-:
"In the discussion of this subject, all the speakers
on both sides of this question have acknow lodged
that grievous wrongs have been committed 1t clear to
my mind that nothing has been proposed but the original
BILL which provides remedy equal to the magnitude OF
clan applies powerful remedies. So in the body polite
when the wrongs are Violent the remedies must be power
full and stringent.
the SUPREMACY of the civil the military authority,
have been charged by implication at least with advoca
ing measures that would in conflict with the COned
crate government. This blending military authority with
the Confederate government in the argument seems to
this be So already under military despotsm-One
which to spread its arms over the whole body polite
If it be admitted that the military and Confederate gov
er1ments are synonyms am for speaking out boldly and
tearlessy 1t matters not to from what quarter mil
itsry despotsm comes whether from the Confederate
state governments shall oppose it. Every thing that
czen-gnores the freedom of the citizen who is outside
of the military organization shall unhesatingly oppose
Rather than submit military desposm, the good old
State had better raise the lone STAR aud back to her
own declaration of l75 and reasser her own ndePen-
dence."
That is what Mr.. Smith said, and not that 'rather
than see the civil authority give way to the military
in North Carolina in single instance" &C. Will
the Register do Mr.. Smith the justice to publish
his language as reported by himself? Of course
not
For our part, we endorse every word Mr.. Smith
has said. We are not willing to exchange one mill
itary despotism for another and 'rather than SUBJ
init to military despotism, the good old State had
better raise the lone star, and go back to her
declaration of 1775 and reassert her own indepen-
dence." If the Register and those whom it repre-
sents are prepared for a military despotism, dis
posed to become the advocates of such a govern
ment, then are they white slaves and unworthy Of
the blessings of liberty which it is hoped the pres
ent revolution will secure for US.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-01-02
The Greatest Man, "Past or Present.,

One George n. Sanders, who has been to Europe
once or twice as bearer of dispatches from the Con-
federate government has recently addressed Atter
to John Van Buren, and others, in the course of
which he says:
"Ou a recent visit TO Europe found that of all Araer
cnE Tdst present. stand high i'll public eSma
t0n for exalted patriotism and craftsmanship, tho Pres
idsnt IF The Southern CJHttdsTucy"
1t was thought at time, in the earlier days
of the old Republic, and distinguished English
poet declared
That Nature made but such man.
And broke the die in moulding WASHINGTON.
1t was thought at one time, that Alexander Ham,
ilton, Thomas Jefferson, John Jay, Andrew Jackson
Henry Clay, John c. Calhoun, Daniel Webster,
Silas Wright, William CASTOR, and Stephen \.
n~..Oias in rasnA"tS hat oil
these Of the paSt" with all others of the "Present"
according to Mr.. Sanders, "palo their Intellectual
fires before the dazzling fame of jefferson Davis.
Human nature has not changed. The class of
mortalS who have quick eye for the rising sun,
and smooth tongue of iattery for tia of power
has not decreased. There as many now as
aforetme, who
Crook the pregnant hinges of the knee,
That thrift may follow fawnng."
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-01-02
NOTICE.

VA AS TAKEN UP AND COMMITTED TO THE
w jail Of Randolph County, North-Caroina, the
Sth day of December 1852 two negrU men, who say on
their examination that their JOHN and JANU
AIRY and that they belong to Robert Aston of Society
Hill, South-Carolina. John appears to be about forty
years Old and has but eye. January appears to be
muchfouoger Both Of the said negroes are black and
say that they have been hired work on the Danye
and Greensborough Railroad The owner is requested to
come forward prove property pay all charges and take
them away or they will be dealt with the law directs
B. F. STEED, Tailor.
Franklin Co., Jan. 2, 1863 2-wtf .
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-01-02

CORRECTToS.-Scveral mistakes were unntention-
ally made in publishing in our issue of December
10, 1862, the list Of donations to our soldiers in
Virginia within the bounds Of company E, Capt.
Sherrell, Lincolnton. Messrs. William Ramsour &
Co. subscribed S7O instead of $40, as published;
W. Fl. Michal 10 pairs of socks, instead of As pub
liShed; and Mrs. G. G. Henderson pairs of blank.
cts, instead of 2 blankets as published.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-01-02
Camp LIST N. C.. Regiment,
DFcRnnrp D1Sf lSHD

THNHE FOLLOWING NAMED MEMBERS OF CON-
n pany !, 18TH. q. Troops, absent without leave
viz: Serg K H. Atkinson, Curpl. w. G. Allen privates j.
d. Allen, \. b. Clifton, Robt. freeman, K. Green T. j.
Gill, b. Hendfick, NJ. Holder J. W. Lloyd W. H. Lee j.
Perry H. v Pace, W A; Privet J. J. Walker, James
Young, ThOs. Young, F. NJ. Young joseph Young
The above named soldiers having reported for some
time since The expiration Of their urougs recovery
from sickness, reward Of thirty dollars will be given for
the delivery of each To their company commander.
An additional reward of twenty dollars will be given for
the apprehension and delivery Of the above B. HEkDRIcx
By order of JAMES Ii. FOOTE Cant
Ii: H. PATTERSON, LIST Serg.
January =, 1863 2-2t
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-01-02

The last Greensborough Patriot contains a well
written and sensible article in reply to the attempt
Of the Richmond Enquirer to dictate to the people
of North-Carona. 1t concludes as follows:
1.-THE Enquirer go on, debating to free and
reign people its hearts content though feel satisfied
that it ght devote its time and space TO matters more
Immediately under its legitimate jurisdiction leaving the
affairs of another State to the management OF those who
are more compeent,-ts peOple,-whO are presumed
to know wants. emergencies and remedies; and when
Norih needs the assistance of the Eaquires
gacous cOunsels then will be time for it to- proer its
advice" :
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-01-02

A., VI THE " HERALD."-The New York Her:
rail "g uay gave glowing account of Fosters
R,f.1 rT" Nnston and the Wilmington and Weldon
tbs ~, and the next day very properly comes to
C,raI Os' conclusion that his operations in North
Hs,,In1 amounted to nothing, practically. The
m. ,",I nowls over the expenses of the war-ad-
me-, '''t The North has sacrificed already 200, 900
p 1 That its expenses at present are s., 900, 900
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-01-02
Headquarters sIst Reg't N. c. Troops,

Company III.
Gen. GiHgman's Brigade, Cdnap Waiting near Filming.
ton, ~ T., Dec. 27h, 1862
THNHE FOLLOWING MEN HAVE DESERTED FROM
Il my Company, namely: MIchal Etheridge and Joel H.
Walker boh of Wake county. The said A. Etherdge is
substitute for Orran Smith, of Wake county, and the
said j. Walker is substitute for W. NJ. Boyan of
Raleigh The said Walker and Etheridge live in Little
River district below Wakefield, Capt. A. K. Horizons
Captains of the several districts of Wake are respect
fully requested TO said Etheridge and Walker and
send them To me- confne them so that can get them
All men absent without leave must report 10 me in
person or by certificate from surgeon immediately or
they will be dealt with according 10 lau.
JAS. E. EoDD Capt
Company h, Slst Reg't N C.. Troops
Jau ., 1863 3-8t.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-01-02
Glorious News from Tennessee-our Army Vic
toriOus!

jonathan Worth, Esq, entered OH his duties as
treasurer, and Col. j. P. H. Russ entered on his
"eS is Secretary of State, on the LIST instant. Mr.
I'! mas purchased the residence in the Eastern
parry IT., o. the City, formerly occupied by Dr. Josiah
!, "'''Oh; and Col. Russ has purchased the resi-
'.e IN the Eastern part of the City, formerly &C.
n F''' " Mr.. Maunder. Mr.. CourtS the former
'eu'er, has sold his residence on IIillsborough
SG53N ' n"iu"in' Oh " i!n'ng'On' LOT
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-01-02

RANDOLPH CoUNTY.-Isaac H. Foust, Esq, has
been elected TO the Commons from Randolph, to fill
the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Jona-
than Worth, Esq, the State Treasurer. NJ. Foust
has heretofore served the people of Randolph in the
Legislature, and will make an excellent member
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-01-02

IMPORTANT SALE.-The reader is referred to the
important sale of Col. Russ advertised in to-day's
issue, at his residence in this County. The blood
ed stock will be found valuable.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-01-02
STRAY MULE,

AN THE MORNING OF THE 10TH DECEMBER,
" 1852, black horse MULE came 10 my house. BE is
medium SIZED good-looking animal, and very black
The is requested 20 come forward pay expenses
and get his mule / reside two miles from Raleigh.
WASHINGTON LEWIS
Jan. 2, 1858. 2-lt. O..
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-01-02
PrOSnects of Peace.

1t cannot be doubted that quite general impress
sion pervades the public mind in the South that
we may anticipate an early peace. In Richmond,
where every attempt is made to manufacture pub
lie opinion the idea is said to prevail extensively.
To us it is yet a problem to be solved. If the
North and Europe were guided by cool judgment,
wise counses, and the will of the masses, the war
would be stopped in thirty days. The South to q
man would hail with joy a proposition for peace,
based upon honorable tcrms-beyond this she can
not go But we have very little confidence in the
wisdom, the justice or the humanity of the North,
and but little reliance upon the good wishes Of En-
rope
Pride of party, unholy ambition, and the dread
of utter humiliation will prompt Lincoln and his
party to push the war to the utmost verge. These
considerations induce US to fear that the war will
still go on, perhaps with increasing bitterness on
both sides.
Our readers may be sure that the first clear in
dications of peace will be hailed by US with delight
Nav Heaven hasten it
The gentlemen who addressed US by letter, dated
December o. 1862, through the Raleigh Postofice,
asking advice in relation to the CONSUMPTION law and
enclosing S. as fee for the same, will have his
money refunded to him on applying at this Office
He omitted to give his Postofice We do not
charge any thing for such explanations as we now
and then make 10 friends of the operation of the
law referred to.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-01-02
. MARRIED.,

AT the residence of the brides father Thursday
ing the 18th December 1862, by c. L. Cook, Evangelist Of
the Christian Church, S. SPEER Sherof adkn COun-
ty, to Miss N. ]. SHKRK.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-01-02
War News.

Nothing has occurred since orr last, worthy of
from the East, in any department of our army.
In the West several important movements have
been rrra-1~
4 dispatch alluGing to Gen. Van Dorn's success,
states that Gen. Van Dorn in his late attack upon
the enemy, had only 2,750 men, and that he cap
tlred $500 prisoners and destroyed $3,O00,000 of
property belonging to the FederalS-burnt GOO
bales of cotton, took 1000 army revolvers, 5000
stand of small arms, 800 horses, &c. He did not
visit either Memphis or Bolivar. His loss was only
81 men.
On Christmas day, Gen. Morgan captured Glas-
gov, Ky, and the Federal garrison there-then
proceeded to Gaatin and blew up the rail road tun-
mel and left the rail road useless.
The official report of Gen. Gustavus ". Smith,
commanding Confederate troops in this State, after
giving detailed account of the battles at Kinston,
Whitehall ard near GoldSboro, says that our loss
was II killed, 26S wounded and 400 prisoners.
Most of them were taken at KinSton and since pa
roled
dispatch from Vicksburg dated 3Oth Deem
ber gives details of the rcpulse of the enemy at
Chickasaw, near that City. They were repulsed
with heavy loss five times. Special mention is
made of the gallantry of the 18th and 18th LouSi-
ana regiments, though ali fought well. On Mon
day last 5000 of the enemy advanced on one of
our regiments, but were moved down in large mum
bers. Upwards of 400 prisoners and five stand of
coors were taken, and the enemy driven back to
their gunboats
1t is stated reliable that Great Britain has de-
manded of the Lincoln government Che removal of
Com. Wilkes from the West India station
GLORIOUS News from Tennessee-Our Army Vic
toriOus!
Just before going to press, we obtain from the
dispatches of the Progress the following glorious in
ellgence:
Gen. Bragg sends an official dispatch to Rich
Mond dated Murfrcesboro', Tenn, Dec. 31st in
which he says: " We assaulted the enemy at oclocI;
'"'s mgrIIing, anu after ten hours hard fighting,
nave driven him from every position, except his
extreme left where he has successfully resisted u.s.
With the exception of this point, we occupy the
whole field. We captured four thousand prisoners,
Including two Brigader Generals, thirty-one pieces
artillery and some two hundred wagons and teams.
our loss heavy; that of the enemy much greater"
on the 3lst the enemy assailed our position near
''hS0urg again. and were repulsed with heavy
loss
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-01-02
Gb& Stan1ar0,
n,IEIaH: FRIDAY, JAN. 2, 1863.

,,T Al, NOTICE.-The STANDARD is conducted strictly
.Is CASH system Al papers are discontinued at the
tr,;oa Of the timst Ohich they hGce been paid SUD
hrs oH Be notified FOUR WEEKS before their time IS out
CROSS MARK their papers, and UHteshe subscription
= reasf the paper 'OA be discontinued This IS rule
t,r ,reE there 'O be departure Watch for the cross
,,7yF, and rsneO your subscription.
- Subscribers desiring their papers changed must
sno, the Post Office FROM as we'll the to, which
they desire the change to be made.
TERMS:
Semi-weeky Standard year, q w
:. &" months 200
Weekly Standard, year, W
" months, 100
~" Single copies five cents
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-01-02
To the Fr5saus,or Deceased Soldiers.

W Sdptdlu SldFenCe MOI u
Richmond, Va:
Aycock, r T
Atkinson, J C
Anderson, C F
Alley G
Adams, Il
Apple, l.
Anderson, 8
Anderson, W
Abbott, H A.
Beard, John
Blizzard, Il P
Barnes, W D
Bishop, Lie
BlantOn, Amack
Bsity, T B
Benfeld, JB
Bell, T W
Barnes, Jno n
Bird. wv
Bradley, James
Brinkley, N
Brookshire, ] G
Bentley. PH
Bsrtley, J
Blaylock, H W
Bryan, CG
Ballard, J
Barnes, G T
Boyde, j
BIinkley, " q
Boyde. J
Bons, T W
Beam, T Z
Bay, J P
Barlow, John &C
Brantley, VIM T
BAKER, John d
Barnes, VIM
Beesden, L
Bailey, Reuben
Bowen j r
Bullock, C
Butig, J
Barnes, -
Balthrop, VIM R
Beck, Geo F
Boyd, A &
Barbee, G l.
Bryson, J B
Bond, E
Brintle, VIM
Crump, T
Coffee, Sidney
Coggins, W A
Carter, A
Collins, Calvin
Cranfiad, J F
Collie, Peter
Coleman, Robert
Coggins, B
Christie, NJ G. e.
Cardwell, J N
Crump, = T
Cumming, John
Clodfetter, G L
Crickman, o
Campbell. John L
Clavbrook, Ii
Creech, b
Crisco, W s
Clark, G
Cline, 2
Calm, NJ 3
Cutler, S C
chamberlain, James.
Crawford, J r
Conrad, d E
Carr, Joseph
Gates, Judson
Cole, J A.
Carriker, Lewis
Cheek, NJ
Campbell, Hector
christopher, Leander
Chester. s
Cook, A P
Cain, j S
Collins, W A
Davenport, J W
Ducke, John Y
Drum, D
Dunn, Nathaniel A
dudley, John
Dickens, Il G
Durham, W. H
Eorsett, J B
Dobson, J A
Dougherty, Thomas
Deal. W N
Dixon, Al
Dixon, RW
Divine, G. NJ.
Doggett, ] r
Davis, G w
Duncan, James B
DonahO, Edward.
Day, William
Dowdy, Robert G
Dalton, Richard
Davis, w w
Duuthet, J II
Davis, Charles
Evans, ID K
Eppes, J w
Ellis, J F
Elmore, John T
Eason, William
Effrcd, S s
Ellington, J r
Edwards, 81
Eaks, A.
Erwin, J A
Eskeridge, J II
Edison, J W
Estes, w T
Floor, Larry
Farris, Thomas {
Flowers, Noah 7
Fiddler, d H.
Fletcher, J W
Folkner, ]
Frink, L D
Ford, r T
Frogden, Samuel
Felts. r d
Folds, S r
Ford, George
Finuer, Owen
Francis, Alexander
FISHERMAN W w
Greer, E Lieut.
Griffith, r
Gibson, W ]
Giles, Addison
Glen, D
Gillespie, " D
Gaines, A G
Grissom, G
Goodwin, James
Goodman. Thomas A
Grovms, James NJ
Green Harrison
Green, Amos
Goodin, W N
Guess, William
Greenwell, G A
Gaylard, J
Cannon, William
Hedgepeth, ] R
Hogan, R D.
Horne, L N
HoIIins. DIS
Hope, ]
Horne, T W
Hicks, James B
Hartman. W A
Hill, j F
Holloway, W S
Haynes, Christian
Harley, Calvin
Horton, John
Hamrick, J II
Horney, L T
Hays, j W
Hyatt, James
Helms, Elias
Huity, H NJ /
Ihumrhries. r q
Holder, J r
Hudson, HepryH
holland. S ii
Hardisty or HOLSTER, J q
Hamrick, Samuel
Hunt, J
Hines, L B
Hewitt, U
Houston, G W
Harold, Noble
? Hunley, Charles G
Hardisty, l. p
Howell, W X
Jennings, Peter
James, Ii IL
Joyce, } l.
jenkins. N
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1863-09-09
Drafted Men Given the same BOunties as
Volunteers.

There are lew who understand the provi-
sions OF The conseriPiicn act place drafted
men on terms Of perfect equality with vol
unteers, giving them he same Government
bonn'y, the same tile OF pensions. the same
pay, the the same everything. When the
ststement has toen made heretofore, many
have discredued it and 10 end all questions
upon the subiec., we quote from the act it.
self:
Sec. 2. And be itftr,hsr eaqcted. That all
persons thus enrolled shall be snbiect for
Two years after the first day Of July sue
ceeding the eurollment, to be called into
The military service of the United States,
and 10 conlinue in service during ,he pres.
ent rebellion, not, however, exceeding the
term OF three years and when called into
service shah. he placed on the same toofiag IN
al respects as O0hiHfers, Tor three years or
during the war, inctu5ing GdUqnce pay and
bounty as notc proUpiei 6y tau.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1863-09-09
NUMBER 46.
Life and Love.


What lessons are embodied in thy teach
incs stern lessons. as we in our days of
hope and happiness. could never think en-
couuterina as we set sail under sunny skies,
and our bark glided ple-san'Iy over smooth
waters; we did not dream of the clouds,
the orm. the tempest that came all too
soon and awoke Us from our fond security.
Time, the great monitor OF all hearts
teaches Us the undeniabse and stern truth,
that change is written on all things; hut
the saddest is death Oh, how horrible is
the wreck Of hearts and homes, when the
messenger resisiIess and nnerring in his
march. takes rom onr midst the brave and
strong prayer and tears are OF 30 avail
lies lesson we must all learn, LIES bur-
dens we must bear
Who has not seen some of their loved
ones wrapped in the cold garments of the
grave and borne TO The innumerabe city of
the dead when we rsmem bered that in our
wanderings through lies paths we should
meet them no more, see their kindly beam
ing smile hear their loved tones no more,
hdFe Ne ho'. III ANGUISH OF SOUL uttered in6
wall Of bleeding heart let ma die for all
this broad earfhI have nought TO live for !;
but we cannot die when we wish TO most !;
we may weep a. many grave before we
reach our own.
Who has not wept over broken hopes
and severed Ties who has not seen, one
by one life cherished dreams depart, It's
golden chsIice turned to bitterness or
seatched rudely from our grasp The hope
and trust Of years
Oh, who cannot say, when all onr hoard
ed hopes are crushed, our household goods
are scattered aud broken, would not live
| always!
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1863-09-09
A Draft Story.

We find the following in The Drawer of
Rarper's monthly.
The enrolling officer of Salisbury District,
Maryland was very active and through in
The performance of his duty One day he
went to The honseo of a countryman, and fad
ing one OF the male members at home, he
made inguiry of the old woman about the
number and age of the ''males" ofihe fami-
ly Alter naming several the old lady
slo2ped.-'Is there no one else 2" ask ed
the officer-"No replied the woman, ''noue
except Billy Bray.n "Billy Bray, where is
lie ~ He was at the barn minute ago p
said the old lady Out went The officer,
bat could not fined the man Coming back
the worthy officer questioned the old lady
as TO the age of Billy, and went away, after
enrolling his name among those TO be draft
ted. The time OF drafting came, and among
those on whom The lot fell was Billy Bray.
No one knew him. Where did he live
The officer who enrolled him was called on
10 produce, and, 10 and behold, Billy Bray
was Jackass and stands now on the list
of drafted men as forming enc Of The quota,
Of Maryland.