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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-17

Tux GxSUrNE PArUor.-We leutilY agree with our
Chattanooga contemporary that if 'hers SIS in all tie
land Of the COnfederacy geuune patr;os OF lrre
Southern blood, it Is that Who, throughout the
dukes. vel the brightest hours OF cause, has
never lost heart has specuatei uPOl the result
upon the purse OF his neghbOr srblimey indifferent
to gold to foreign recognition and to promotion, civil
military and whose defiant heart thrObs in unison
Wh the buge that summons to the Of battle, and
vs5 never doubted the mettle ndspir of his PEG
pie nor the meanness and coWardice Of their foes"
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-17

NOTICE. desire to engage the services OF
Zone OF middle prefsred competent 70 teach
Eaa Fench and Mus take charge Of school OF ten OF
tHeye In NJ fkry. The situation healthy Address, WIN
references Z Loyds P o., Essex county, Va Aus6-est
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-17
ADJ'T AND INsP'R GENERALS oTNoE,
RIoHnolD, August IL, 1893,
NoE
GENERAL oRDERs, |

RIoanoGD, August IL, 1865.
GENERAL sA q, 0f%RDERs.}
l. The officers for ordnance due In the Provisional Army
pointed Congress Of April 2st and September
18TH 1882 will until further ORDERS be distributed Into grades rs
authorized by the latter act as follows:
Lieutenant Colonies.
Majors.
IS Captains.
30 First LeutenantL
80 Second LleutenAnts.
Appointments grades will be made the report OF
Chief 0rdnAnce-hose officers serving In the field will also be
reported the Generals Commanding the Army or Department
prior TO appointment
IL Ordnance duty In the Geld, WILL far a. pract
cable assigned command according TO rank IS oows
Leutensnt Colonies to Armies Majors TO Army Corps Cap
ains Departments and Divisions and Meutenan TO Bngades
No promotion however will be recognized In eonse-
quenee Of assignment 10 any command.
Two ordnance officers not Ahovethe rank OF Captain may
allowed assistants the Chef Ordnance ocer Of any
army First Lieutenant TO Che oef Ordnance
Ocer any army corps One assistant not eboye the rank Of
Second Lieutenant may be so cd 70 the Chief Ordnance
Ccer Of Department when ABSOLUTELY necessary upon tpph.
cation the Chief OF the Bureau OF Ordnance.
w. The designation Of The Chief odnsace Officer attached to
comm ands will correspond with the destination Of sugh
mauds Chief Ordnance oic=r Of the army OF " Chief
Ordnance 0ncer of army cop Chief ordnance ofcer Of
- Department. Ordnance Officer Of --Divisian Ordnance
ffcer Of Brigade
By order
(ignedD s. COOPER,
augiI-lW Adj't and Insp'r Genr
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-17

G0S REWARD.-Taken or stolen out of
eDAD the house Of Peter Fore Jr Charlotte county Va
about Jpy The Ia one hne doubls-case GOLD WATCH, with
large broad IN IN thee fOu links Ia Width belonging TO
Ms Fre OF TeVas This watch Is supposed to be
f,om I'VE hundred % one tn usand dollars will give $25
livery Of said watch Peer Fore, Jr or John W. Fore,
hoping receive a. present. or trade for The watch
turl4--cQt PETER FORE, JR
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-17

NOTICE. will sell, privately, the TRACT of
LAND containing 800 ACRES, which now reside; 12o
Acres of which original growth ami 40 Acres 4, low
Grouuds This Land we adsped to the culture Of Wheai
Tobacco The Buildings follows Dwelling House
Of and Basement Kitchen, Smoke House. Bsrn I
House Tobscco House. The Land wHls Greek sbou
miles from cartS IN good reghb rhood with Churches
and Mills convenient.
shalt in Cash. balanced one ana to YEAR.
or all cash al the option Of the purchSsar. '''
Iyol-ew4ws DAVID l. GRAY
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-17
PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT OF
THE CONFEDERATE STATES.

Again do call upon the people tie ooa;ederacya eope
who believe that the Lord reigneth and that his overriding PrO
deuce ordereh all hngsto unite prayer and humble submit
sion under His Christening hand and to bse9ch His favor
tu-ering country.
Iii that when trials and beal
10 take home heats and cences which
teach, and profit by seexsnaton which they prepare
Had land and made sevcnd
and forgetfu Of reliance Hmi Had the
eaten ike gangene into the very heart Of the land,
too among nt0 wohpPers OF gain and rendering them
unmindu Of their duty their country " their eowmen AM
their God2 Who heo, will presume complain that have
been haened despair Of just and the protection
oil Heavenly Father
rather receive in humble thSnkuness the which
lie has taught In TeveTs deYouy acknowledging
tina. Him, and feeble the honor
and the OF Victory; that from Him. in His po
dence, the anguish and suengs Of defeat
Their in victory defeat humble suPpcaons due
foot,tool.
Now therefore, JEFFERSON DAVIS President Of these
rate States do issue this my proclamation, setting apart Friday
the 2lst day OF August ensuing day Of fasting Eumia
and prayer and do hereby invite the people the Coincide
rate States repair that day. 10 their tive places o.
public worship, and TO unite In soppcaon Tor The favor and
lection Of that God whs has hill conducted sally
all the dangers that envirored US.
49, In faith VII reof have hereuno set my hand and the
SEAL al Of the Confederate States, Richmond tbis
49, ty-hfth day OF July, In the year
sand eight hundred and ilrty-three.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
By the President:
J. p. BENJAMIN,
Secretary Of State.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-17
AND FOR SALE.

IL PR Sale S69 Acres L4n PoEhatEn county, II miles
on Poshaan Depot and rom Jederona public landing on
James Hysr-has dH rag via and an necessary out
buings among then hrsrate framed barn. - feet sqanre
aad eEoshs T,oseeo houses all good as neyEats eH
eele1t, near The housA r. y GRAVES,
aulS-saESi P0UhAian Court House.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-17
NOTICE TO CONSCRIPIS OF TIE 9TH CON-
GRESSIONAL DISTRICT.

| n obedience to General Orders No. SO, Ad
utant and Inspector Grer Office all white male residents
the is and As Ia tie 9Th Congressional Dis
tc heretofore enrolled are hereby required 70 report them
the Medical Board an Enrolling Officers fer examination
enrolment at the places and daysfxd in the annexed
notice ofthe Examining Board.
This notice includes every not heretofore enrolled be-
the ages specified those who have any time been dis
charged Confederate States and those who
any discharged from the army persons who have
discharged by District Medical Boards appointed for the
animation OF conscrps and persons have furnished sub
and by theresa hold cect Of exemption from
proper consct authorities not called upon report
Attention Is call 10 par KILL scons2 and General Orders
No. So Gs follows
All lava and regulations apple bic to deserte shah be APP
e such concrpts all 20 epsr TO the place Of rendez
vous for enrolment who shall desert after enrolment.
E- conscrpts will provided with at least three days
rations j. r. McPHAIJ,
Captain and Enrolling Officer,
for 9Th Congressional District
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-17

BOARDING
- THE AMELIA SPRINGS IS NOT CLOSED, has been
ported will be kept open for guests during Augu and Sep
emher.
per month 2s dsyr sSS week. per day.
There wilt be conveyance day JeerSvle Depot to
@ the Springs. aupl3-l0tt
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-17
NOTICE TO DEBTORS.

THE Bonds and Accounts due the late firm
i OF WIRTENBAKsR & GENTRY. well IS those ION mer-
camille aecoun TIL J. WIRrENBAK individually have
besn placed IN my hands for election Their debtors
T. 3. WATSON.
Ichn-lnitsaville Auru-t II. 1858. augl4-cl5t
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-17
PIEDMONT INSTIFUTE,
y 7 IL - . 7" = = ~ = = = = = =
GhnrlottesRiiLe. Yn.

CN0FtOtttNsttt, a.
hiss A. LEAT0N, Principal.
THE Eleventh Annual Session of this School
II begin the Th OF September next and close on the
UlT-slH
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-17
ROBERT ]. E0H0Ls, IT,
PE40HY =. GRATTAN, Conn
Iy25-dtds

NOriCE.-The sale of the valuable TENE-
NESr 10 Marshall row, advertised be sold by Mesrs 70.
Echos r. GrattAn Com has be,n stopped by Injunction
au17-1t G0DDIN APPERsoN.la
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-17
DISSOLUTION.

THE partnership of Brown Il Turner IS this
day dissolved By mutual consent. A II. Turner having
disposed Of ia entire IN The % Alex BroEn All
persons haV claims against he win present them 70
sai BT0En payment those indebted viii make payment
10 hin ALEX Brown
A. n. TURNER.
RIczNoSD, 10h August, 1858
ne subscriber VIII continue the Commission Bualness In s
stand OF Brown ana Turner, Basin Bank
Sai9-d9s ALEX BROwS.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-17

NOTICE.-All persons having claims against
~ lat Dr. Edward Hughe1 requested
present Immediately settlement; those indebted tho
estate, will please forward and make payment.
JAS. L. HUHHES
JNO W. HUGHES, Exors.
Au lS-d2aw4w&c2ts BLACKBURN HUGHES,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-17
~ GRO. s. STEVENS, D G.
VIRGINIA, TO WIT At Rules held in the
Clerks oace Of Halifax County on Monday the 81 day Of

VIRGINIA, TO WIT At Rules held in the
Clerks ONCE OF Halifax County Monday, the 81 day Of
August, 1868.
Daniel Goode, Plaintiff,
against
Joha Goode, Wm Goode Maria Stewart wife Stewart
Marcy Guthrie, StWGr wife OF johnson Stewart
Guthrie wife OF Jetse Guthrie, sizemore wife OF Tandy
sizemore Lucy hudson wife Of Ambrose Hudson, DEBTS.
IN CHANOERY.
appearing by satisfactory evidence that the children OF John
Goode whose unknown; the children Of VIM Goode
whose unknown; Jessie Stewart married his wife, the
chiirea Of Nancy Guthrie whose unknown; John
stewart snd Susan, his wife, Jesse Guthrie and Polls! his Ee An
szemore and 0saly, his wife, Ambrose Hudson and
Lucy, his wife, not residents Of the 6tate Of
publication heres and do what protect
their interest in thp suit the object OF which for sale Of forty
acres land the widow Of John Goode
held by her for and during her natural % Snd the proceeds
among the parties entitled thereto that copy this
order be inserted in the Richmond Wig =
weeks and posted the front door Of the Court
Of this county the hut day Of the next county court
copy-teste.
VIM. g. HOLT, Clerk.
r. BARKsDALE, Jr., p. o su7-v4W
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-17

nR. S. A. HART PRACTICES IN MIDI
~ cine Surgery, Obstetrics &C. Gives special attention to 81
veneresl diseases.
GPl4-Iy
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-17

E. BAarsDAlr. Jf,nQ l' . su71Saw

VIRGINIA, TO WIT: AT Rules held in the
Clerks oHce OfTIafAx County Monday the Sd day of
August, 1868.
WIN. K Crews Plaintiff,
sgInst
Eppa Clark administrator Of Sally Sparrow; the children Of
Nancy Vaughan, whose UNKNOWN Edmund Tucker
Tucker James T. Tucker David and Harriet his
Wife Mathew Vaughan, and Polly Bryant Edmund Collins and
Eliza bis wife; Lason Collins ard sally, his we Derts.
in CHANCERY.
II appearing by satisfactory evidence, that the children Of
whose unknown Mathew Vaughan,
Polly Bryant Edguad Collins and kza his wife, Labon Oon
Sally his WIFI non.reden Of the ate Of Virginia. II Is
that they DO appear here within month after due
pubca hereof what ry protect their
treIt In this suit the Of which is for s6e Of the
negroes which sally sparrow died Of In the county Of
Halifax the proceeds vided among tina parties enttl.d
an copy order be Inserted in the Richmond
WING once four successive weeks and posted the
front House Of this county the s day Of
the next county court.
copy-Teste
WIN S. HOLT, Clerk
T. B.RKsDALE Jr. P. Q. auI-W4z
NIRGINIA.-At rules held in the Clerks
Circuit Court of the City OF Richmond the 9Th
day OF August 1863:
W. Peefstn and FOrbuSh, partners under the ard
style Of W. Peterson Co.. Pas
Againt =
CHARLES A. Brcckmeyer, Den
TIE this Of the defendant $S5, with
Interest the s Of August 1852 and affidavit having been
hled that shove named nonresident
OF Commonwealth the sad defendant Is required 20 sppesr
within month after due Publication hereof and DO what's
necessary to protect his irterett In this suit
BENZ. POLLARD,
suel1-v4w CLERK.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-17

HAVING been detailed by the Quartermas-
IL te Department. settle all irregular el4iml sgsnst the
O. Government for the count or King William, King and
Qaeen, Essex Ma hews Gloucester Mdsex, Wesmoreland
Northumberland counties, Virginia. he evth
ncuoce counties receive and settle
said claims wish them be In promptly. Any inormR
ton needed regard these unsettled And specs claims can be
hal BY a plying AZ my ohiee Hanover @. H., Va.
For specs information pages ls6 and Appendix Army
Regulations. WILLOUGHBY N SMITH,
Al T-e4s Capt. ami A. Quarternaser.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-17
PRIVATE SCHOOL.

DOR SALE-A Tract Of l22 Acres of Land,
on Dan river, e miles below Danyile, and within half
nile Of Barksdass Depot Por terms &c, refer TO Mr. A. b.
Foakes If Danye Mr. VIM T. Smith, Of Milton, n o. and ny
SON. NAhRniel o. Pamore at Messs TArdy Williams Richmond
Nv address Is stony Point Nils Cumberland county, Va
iy8O-eim JN0. R. PALM0RE.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-17

ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD FOR
" dev ring securing that get him, my
lao boy THORNTON. 10 years old, feet inches
tan pleasant address and expression He len residence ar
Charlottesville bemarle county, the 18th February Was
urhaed by me- six years ego Mr. Thomas Crane, Of Cupe
per county, 70 which county he has probably gone
.mh1T--cf GEO. 81 BOWEN.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-17

The undersigned Of the Examining Board for 9th Congress
sIonal hereby gives mott all whom may
that he has hxed the following places and days for the
amin conscrpts In pursuance Of the above notice.
AppomRirox Court House, Aug. 4th, 5th and 9Th
Prince Edward do Aug l0h, llth add l2ih.
Charlotte do Aug 18TH 18th and 18th
Halifax do Aug 2lst, 22d, 24th and 25th.
Meckeuburg do Aug 2Sh 29th and 3lst.
Brunswick do Sept Sth, 9th and 10 h..
GEORGE s. KINa,
jy24-c6t Examining Surgeon.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-17

ADJUTAET AND INSPECTOR GEMS oHyloE,
CEXTRAOT.l RIcHnoSD Aug. ], 1868.
SPECIAL ORDERS
No. 49,
Xxx Under OF Congress approved March goth, 1862
Brig Gen. LAYTON Is assigned to duty Qusrtermaster
General will enter upon the discharge OF the duties Of the
office on the 10th instant
By command Of the Secretary Of War,
JN0. WITHERS
aul2-lw Assistant Adj't Gen.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-17
LECTION SALES.
FUTURE BAYS.
BY eoDDIN 1 APPzR or.

CO3MiSS ICEEk'S SALE OF A MOST
" YALU >BLE BRICK TEEEMiET IN the CITY OF RICH
M0ND, on THE NORTH SIDE or MARSHALL BETWEEN
SCH AND 9TH BTREE1S-By virtue OF a Of the Ir
county ofHe sonpr n'rneed the Get
In the Of kchC guardian Of Londons children against
London, &C. the undersigned comm oaes Will proceed to
sell al pn5e auct on the premises TUESDAY, the 25h
August 1905 At o'clock NJ fs not the first fair day
therear that most valuable and smirGby wen built and
yeneny arranged brick tenement In Marshall Row, which the
late John London died seized, and the occupancy
SeneIai U Myers whose tenancy will expire the 18th
NEXT subject 70 which tenancy the said tenement will
most desirable IN the city being large handsomely hnished
tsae Win gas water and has attached ample
daons Tor servants and excellent brick stable carriage
house The decree directs that the purchaser depse
third Of the purchase In the Citizens Savings Bank Of
Lynchbug to the credit Of this cause bonds with
personal security for the remaining two thirds g. 10 and IS
months bearing interest from the day sa and title retained
until the further der OF the court but BY supplemental decree
the April term, 1862 the Commissioners we're
vested with discretionary whether sell cash or on
forth above and exercising this discretion they
EeaVe the option Of the purchaser whether pay the whole
purchase money In cash coGPy with the terms OF the original
decree. u -
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-17

NOTICE.-I wish 10 employ aFEMALE TEACH
IN the months October
next 70 teach sms school Ore well qualified all the
English Branches with Latin aud French With Music Piano.
fnd situation by early application. absolutely
that Music shall be taught
given and required Address
SIS. GRESHAM
jy29-lav4W Newtown, King ieel Co., Va.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-17

NEW ORLEANS SUGAR.
~ 2sT.erecs Prime New Orleans SUGAR For sale By
Gus-Gt AEY STOKES co.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-17

.nANVILIE FEMALE ACADEMY.-Th
~ next OF this Home sehoo for Young Ladies will
opea the last MONDAY In September and close the Last
THURSDAY In June following with full corps Of Teachers
$50 per month"; For further information apply 10 Pnc
pal GEO. W. DANE.
au1S-2aw1Ot
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-17

VXANTED-AN EXPERIENCED TEACH
w Err graduate OF one OF the hrst schools In the South and
late Professor Of Mahe naeS &C. Madison College, MISS de-
es position as teacher In "A academy or family or professor
ship IN a college Good reference given.
Address j. W. KEEBLE.
..,4-c5ls Wing ONCE.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-17

n Trustees Hampden Sidney College, oer fer rent the
Stewards Hail. which odate larre nuhber Of
boaers immediate possession be had. Also Dwelling
House aad Lot Possession given 18th Of September
Address Dr.. y. WATKINS
Iy3l-lav4w Comm Board Trustees Il. 8. @.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-17

huo-tauZO cretarT OF ststc.
~ The papers throughout TIE confederate
qlested 10 copy the above proclamation the earliest
and for twenty days thereafter and send their b the Private
Secretary Of the President.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-17

NIRGlNlA-IN CHANCERY.-At Rules held
in the Clerks office OF the Creuh Court OF Nelson county,
No aday, the Sd day Of August 1868:
Daniel j. HAsook, Executor Of Mary w. oSben deceased and
trustee and legalee in her will, Plaintiff
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-17

Csc. W. MUSFoRD,
is16-et1aug sec,y Of the Commonwealth.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-07-24

Franklin Pierce's recent speech u Con-
cord is we'll calculated to recall what Jeff.
Davis said in . speech 10 Mississippi after
his return from Southern trip in 1885,
Il an happy to state thst during the
past summer heard in many places what
previously 4 had only lsa,d from tie late
President Pierce. the declaration that when
ever Northern army should be assembled
to march for the subjugation Of the South.
they would have = battle 70 fght At home
before leaving the limits Of their own State,
and one in which our /rissds claim that the
victory win be at least doubtful r.
II seems rather late now for Mr.. Pierce
to carry out his programs Of civil war at
the North. But = he nov relies wholly on
moral suasion and " mausolsum Of hearts,"
Ne presume he has given up the idea Of
6ghtiog the soldiers Of the Union .sbefore
leaving the limits Of their own State -
But there are different wsys OF sstaining
the ssmo end. and perhaps the inculcation
Of the idea that the North u wholly 70 blame
for the war. thst our fighting has bsen
+" without compensation" aud that peaceful
agencies alone can sstt3s ths oontess. may
be regarded - more s6eetual at the present
moment thso open rssistaaes. Doubtless
jeff Davis would say %. -. -
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-07-24
HOLLOWAY = DAVIS. rph1Ahsrs.
NO. 81.
Wear shish 1solen stockisgs- Change
them every dsy.
Before retiring. dip the feet in cold VA
ter. Hold the bottoms At the 6rs till they
burn-Dr L<scss

DrsrxrEcrrss Aonrs.-Nov that the
warm weather is upon NJ. our citisens should
thoroughly cleanse their premises, rsndering
them - pure and healthy - possible. We
are convinced that great portios OF the
disease 20 prsvalcnt dSrins ths hot months
in summer. is attributable % the aocumslat-
ion Of filth in allcys asd yards. There are
q number Of disinfectisg agents which will
be eficacious in removing offensive smells
from damp. nosldys esllsrs. yards. pools
Of s,Aguant water, deesying vegetable mat
ter. 80. Either of the following will answer
the purpose. while they cost but tsi6es
Lone pint OF the liquor Of CHLORIDE Of
sinc. in ooe pailfail Of water. and one pound
of chloride of lime in another pailfull Of wa
ter, This is perhaps the most Elective Of
any thing that can be used. and when thrown
upon decayed vegetable matter of any des-
cription. win efFs0tually destroy all offensive
odors. =
2. Three or four pounds Of sulphate Of iron
(copperas) dissolved in . pailfall Of water
will, in many cases, b suf6ciens to remove
all offensive odoTs.ai sndl
3. Chloride of lime - better TO scatter
about damp places. in yards. in damp cellars.
and upon hesps Of flth.-Seintyie Amsrieas.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-07-24

have been mine, he's in Heaven, you know,
and may be when die shall meet him
again. But, come, there amt no moro time
to talk-for, already the scoundrels are
trying 10 break down the DOOR"
This was literally true. The party out
side, becoming madiy impatient At the delay
them, were now in the act of battering II
down, and loudly cursing aud swe ring al
the occupants of the dwelling. Mrs. Par
ker FASTENED to undo the bolts Of the wing
door, which for some reason the assailant:
had not touched, and when she got back to
her sister, the latter was kneeling before tbe
pointed at the keg.
go. Nancy-go, and may God bless
you'll
"And you. Sally ~ sobbed the other
and she again kissed her and hurried away
to the room in which her innocent children
were still sleeping. undisturbed by the noise
and unconscious of dangers.
Holloo outside there r. now called ou
Miss Price, in loud tone; 3" what are you
trying to do ?' l-
one Of the robbers.
"Well, can't you wait for me to open The
door 81
Not unless you're - quick abou. it!'
Well. / can't get that ere door open
but tother ones all right come this way
will you o.
The pounding ceased. and a moment afleI
voice exclaimed, 'Ah ! here We are !!
as the door swung back dozen men came
crowding into the room.
The foremost had just barely got glimpse
of our heroine. sighting her rifle, and was
in the act Of springing aside to escape being
shot. when she fred the whole charge di
reclly into the keg Of powder. which in.
stantIy exploded with tremendous report.
tearing the wing all to pieces. considerably
snatteripg the main building. and killing
ten. Of hfteen midnight marsudsrs-blow-
ing heads. legs. arms and bodies in every
direction. Of the five that now remained
alive two were wounded, and aii so terribly
frightened as to think nothing Of so much
importance as hurried fight from the
scene of disaster.
The noble. minded heroine herself was
blown back across the kitchen, but fortu-
na,ely was not killed, though seriously in
jured. Her sister found her in the dark.
ness and confusion, by her groans. and
cared tor her SO tenderly that she hnally re-
covered. ~
The explosion was heard for miles
around and the next day the news few so
rapidly. that before night At least fhy peo
pie were gathered at the farm. besides a
small body of American troopers. ali Of
whom assisted in collecting and burying
the dead villains. clearing away the rubbish
and putting things into as comfortable a
~,,So.h1o So ho ruh hod
resolved to remain where they were.
On being Questioned as to why she did
not fire the powder by a train. instead OF
shooting ieto it. Miss Price replied that she
had feared it might fail. aud she preferred
riskipg her life 10 make the thing sure. and
thus save her sister aud the children.
Such noble heroism had many parallels
duriog the war of the Revolution.