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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-02-28

In THE WRoNG BOx.-.An unmarried lady,
a perfect specimen Of an old maid, being on
visit to friend who lived in large manifac.
turing town. went one Sunday to church alone,
and was shown into q large square pew
The prayers were drawing to conclusion,
when the officiating minister deviated from
the afternoon service into another with which
she was unacquainted. This was 4 novelty
to Miss P, who was in the habit Of atten-
ding public worship at fashionable chapel
in London. When this interpolated service
began her co-pewers stood up she, as a mat
ter Of course, following their example, and, on
doing 20, was surprised to sse all the congTe-
cation except themselves either sitting or
kneeling. Her companions presently knelt
down. She again followed their lead, and,
by paying great attention to the succeeding
prayer she discovered that it was thanksgiv-
ing for safe deliverance from the great pain
aud peril of childbirth. The usual afternoon
service being over, she rose from her knees
with crimsoned cheeks and in an agitated
state Of mind, which were not leesened by the
clerk coming into the pew. and asking her,
/" Have you child to bs christened, Ma'am :"
Pushing him aside, she rushed out Of the
churching pew. into which she had inadver-
tently been put aud made the best Of her way
out Of the church. On entering her friends
drawing-room she looked 90 excited aud
alarmed that Mrs. NJ. exclaimed. my dear
Chariot, what has happened to you! Have
you bssn robbed or assaulted r. Worse,
worse--uuch worse," hystsricaliy. y.sobbed the
old maid, "Ivs been cAwcAed ~ CSsrt
Journal. f..t.t.. ..-.;.-
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-02-28
"A Jasuper Cave.

A correspondent Of the Boston Transcript,
who is the Typographical Engineer Of New
Hampshire, states that one Of the most wonder
full geological discoveries ever maderound the
White Mountains, has just been brought to
the notice Of scientific men. Two young
men of Berlin Falls, in sliding down the cliffs
Of d rugged mountain, two miles from that
town, found the entrance to an enormous cave,
the existance Of which was unknown before.
VIM. d. Sanborn, a noted guide in that 10
gion, made thoroush exploration Of it, ~
Ing candles to light his way. Finding it an
beautiful mineral Of bright color, he reported
the fact, and the cave was visited by Mr.. +
s. Brown, mineralogist, who found the en-
tire cave was made Of jasper, of magnificent
color and quality. The entrance is 90, small
that a man can barely enter on his hands and
knees. t+
About ten feet from the entrance it is nine
feet high and fifteen wide, opening into fine
apartment sixty feet in length, formed of JAS
per Of a delicate blue ash color, striped with
fire red, 90 exquisetly beautiful as to draw
EXPLANATIONS of surprise and admiration from
the dullost students of nature. 4n
But the wonders of the cave do not lie in
the fact that it is formed, but in the fact that
the long-disputed question is now settled
where tho Indians Of New England got their
jasper TO make their arrow heads. It has
never been know until now where this jasper
of a blue color which they used came from.
There can be no doubt that the Indians hum
dreds Of years since, commenced the work of
chipping of peices, and continued their work
until cavern sixty feet in extent was cut
Of the rock, for the top and sides of the cave
all show that it las been Clipped in many
thousand places. In many places the vein
Of jasper has been cut to its intersection with
the granite and the work stopped. An Indi-
an axe and tomhawk were found in the bot
tom Of the cave. such as were used during
the French and Indian wars, when tho Pc
quawhets, Peacooks. and Androscogging
wandered in this bautiful region-in which
their savage impliments are now found in great
abundance. Berlin Falls is in Coos county,
New Hampshire. and within an hours ride Of
Gorham. .......
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-02-28

JsFFgesON ON SncxssI0N.- lstter "a
Richard Rush, dated October Goth, 1890,
Thomas Jefferson expressed himssaf = ial,
lows ON the probable division Il The Unitcd
States: Iai'Y auFs Z 10 ,sa i.,a'
!" Should the sshism Of ths States b pslh.
I'd TO separation. It viii b sr . shoss tegan
only. Two or three years. trial will bsing
them back like qaarreling lovers, 10 renew
embraces and increased Affection. The e.
pertinent Of sspasstien wonll soea prove IA
both that they bad mutually miscaleslalea
their best interssts. And even wsse the mar.
ties In Congress to seceds in passion, The "a.
berer people would call Convention. aud ee,
ment against tho severance attempted by The
insanity Of their faacttoaaries. VITA this
consoling view, my gvsatest gisf wesA b
for the fatal e6sct of snch a sveut a tn
hopes and Happiness Of Tie void. We. ex,
iss. and afe quoted, = I standing pseof that I
Govsrnment 20 nsodsled q b sese esaainnallS
on the willof ths vhuk soeisey. h = psasak
cabin Govsrnmsat. /, Wsee M q hrSak Y
pieces. i would damp The hspee and ~ e.
forts ct the god, and triumph e those of the
bad through the whole eualsysd VosA, a
members. thsrstogs. II the uhivsssiiai soessty
sf mankind. aud staadjae u Aleh ~ yoopos.
sible TslationlwitA thsm. & h en- aasEo1 dney
to suppress passion among auspslvso, N Mt
TO blast tue confidence we have js6pirvd of
proof that Govegpalsat Il rvapon + bsltsv
than o'ae of force" Y ii'es'''is ~ '''f7
-i t ~
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-02-28

amount, and he was coming here for it. Ho
acknowledged to my informant that he was In
the battle Of Pea Ridge, the battle of Shiloh,
and the battle Of Antietam, and he said he
was coming here to get the balance Of his
claim on leave of absence from the Confeder-
ate Government.
I think there is case where, although per-
haps it might not be exactly in accordance
with legal forms, it would he proper 20 arrest
a man and deprive him Of his liberty for the
time being. If were President of the Uni
ted States (which God save me from ever be-
ing) I would exercise the power anyhow. l
would exercise it in all such cases, and, as l
said before, it is power that must be exer-
cised by the President at his peiil. If he
does wrong, it is proper that the country
should know it. If he violates tho rights Of
citizens, aud wrongfully arrests people against
whom there is no evidence or suspicion, l
think it is very proper that the world should
know it, and that it should b. laid before the
Senate.
We all know, in relation to this matter Of
taking oaths, that they do not amount to much.
We recollect reading of the story of the rat
tlcsnake, capturedi in Western Virginia, which
tho soldier proposed to swear and turn loose.
A great many of these gentlemen have been
sworn and turned loose. In my opinion some
Of them ought to have been shot. Sir, when
man makes up his mind to become traitor
to such Government as this, and cause its
overthrow, and takes arms in his hands for
the purpose of consummatinS that net. his
oath is not worth a straw; and if the evidence
is conclusive that he harbors and entertains
those designs with the intention of putting
them into effect, l think he ought to bc re-
strained Of his liberty aud prevented from
consummating such wrong. do not pre-
tend to justify anybody in restraining any
body else of his liberty, aud do not justify
it. As stated before, am not ignorant Of
tho sacredness Of personal liberty; but l
think this Government, this Constitution, this
Union, are paramount to all other considera-
tions, and l think their preservation is far
above the personal liberty Of any single indi-
vidual, or any fifty individuals, Or any five
hundred individuals.
With these views, Mr. President, propose
to vote for tho resolution Of the gentleman
from Delaware.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-02-28

BANKS Is AcrINo.-Adviccs from New
Orleans state TINT Jacob Barksr's paper. the
National Adrscatc. published an extract on
the ed Of january, containing rebel reports
Of victories at Memphis and Vicksburg, and
JEFF Davis speech at Jackson. This caused
fermcnt. and the rebels were hilarious and
saucy. On the morning Of January Sd, Gen.
l3alks sent guard 70 lBarker's office. and
the Adrocate was for tho third time sup.
pressed. This step gave great satisfaction
to Union men. 7s'' j'cN 'ni .''' ai
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-02-28

N,GGER on THE BRAiN.-The Democratic
politicians are continually bowling about the
negro everywhere. 1t is their whole political
excuse for discomfort and insubord' d'nation to
lawful authority. Go anywhere in public or
private life. in business places or the social
Circle, and Democrat is sure to drag the
woolly head. 1t is truly disgusting, because
\ man endorses emancipation war measure,
to b. denounced with niger. nigger, nigger.
The whole cause is self interest, and were
there no official place, influence and chance
for favoritism, there would be very little con-
traricty Of opinion in supporting the Admin
istration. II matters not the least to US who
crushes rebellion, because we do not look
,,r,on It as a party measure, still we have no
sympathy to bsstow in favor Of rebels or
their negro property, or any other property.
We care not 1ofS their industrial pursuits, sys'
TENS, or any forms Of society. our object is to
restore the Union, and crush out rebellion
without arv ifs or butts. There is no Consti-
tuition and no law on the battlefield, but the
wnr code. We have not the least doubt 1t
Mr. Lincoln was only Democrat, his acts
would be upheld by Democrats. we have
very often found fault with the Administra-
tioa, but are willing to forego complaint 90
long as the war lasts, when we see the efforts
made have beer, intended for the best.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-02-28

~ In twenty years from to-day. "sweet
sixteen" will bs ~ plain ~ her u,othsr. We
say "plain," for really good women never
get old enough to be ugly.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-02-28

When the present warshall b ovss. what =
glorious history maybe written. BuGI speak
not now Of great Generals and Commanden,
who. under the inspiration Of Leadership, and
with the magnetic eyes Of the world upon
them, shan have achieved their several tri.
umphs; but Of thoso who have lid aside the
plow, and stepped from behind tho anvil and
the printing-prsss, and the counter, and from
out the shop, and with leaping p1laeq and
without hope of reward, lai1 sl hsns6e lsart
asa u s.sUsae sikAsstauE sSesA5 = a.
country; some to lansuish in prison. With
undrsssed wounds, defying taunts and insults.
hunger and thirst. their places Of sepulture
even unknown, and their names remembered
only at some desolate hemthstone, BY weep
ing widow and orphans, and Whose last pulse.
beat yves for their country. o4orf taa 9a7l f..f
BY many . cottage freside shall old men
tell tales to wondering childhood, that shall
bring forth their own precious harvest some
times Of those who, inclosed in meshes too
cunningiy woven to sunder, wore hated band
ages over loyal hearth, and with gpashing
teeth. and listening ear, and straining eye
balls, bided their time to strike! Nor win
women be forgotten, who, with qufvering
heart and smiling lip, bsde God-speed % him
than whom her country was deares. and tnrned
bravely back to her lonely home, to fight the
battle Of life with no other weapon than faith
in Him who feedeth the ravens. All these
are the true heroes of the war; not only they
who have memorials presented. and If they
die pompous monuments erected, but the thou
sands Of brave fellows who know if they fall.
they will have mention only among the list
Of killed and wounded" Who. untrammeled
by precedents will write such. histofy1
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-02-28

A L0yAL V,R1.N,AN.-D. II. Strother. the
"Ports Crayon" Of the uarpera. Virginian.
is Colonel on the staff Of General Banks,
and his. arrival in New Orleans is chronicled
in the paper there. ~i"f
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-02-28

RoBERr j. WALxER ON FiNAxcE.-It Il
understood that Robert j.. Walker has pre-
pared treatise on finance, in which he ably
sustains the visws Of Secretary Chase. Z
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-02-28

JCDGlNG NY YAPPBARANCEs.-Asb short time
ago there was funeral in that very fashion.
able house of worship. Grace Church, on
Broadway. A gentleman, wearing decid.
edly seedy overcoat, entered and took con-
spicuous seat in the vicinity Of the pulpit, and
it is needless to say, be attracted the fmmedk
ate attention Of tl,s distinguished. esnamental
and ceremonious sexton. who h not apt 70
tolerate any act, calculated to infringe upon
his personal dignity. He gently approached
and requested the intruder to remove 20 ono
Of the free seats, which was nearer to the
door. The owner Of the. shsbby ovsrcoet.
though evidently surprised obsyed without
hesitation. Shortly after, young lieutenant,
in all the pride and pomp Of q new uniform.
entered the church and took 4 ssat IN the
same psw. casting, a. be passed, q supsrsilli-
ous glance upon the unfortunate individual.
who was 90 inconsidsrate - to to visit Grace
Church in an unssemly garb. A hymn was
was read, and ms the audience roso to their
feet, the Questionable garment was removed.
displaying the starr, dsnotine the rank Of
Major General. The effect vas iuelantane,
ous. The young officer with prompt obss,
4uiousnesa. extended bic hymn book simults-
neously with lady, who was prompted 70
the same actof courtesy. while tie ssscnished
Brown, discovering the blunder 10 haA com.
mitted' attempted to repair Il by inviting ~
distinguished stranger to resume bic f6rmsr
place. Gen. Banks quietly declined thsss ci-
vilities, and was evidently Impressed Win ths
idea that with some people. area makes the
Me00r.den0raL ~; ;yrfsfi'-. ti'a san.si
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-02-28

U That which appears natural In mon Of
large stature is absurd in small meni the CO.
lossal dignity Of George Washington would
be ridiculous in Mcclellan or even Bona
parte. l.. m .fr'
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-02-28

u Ferguson. the poet, died Of starvation:
A splendid monument adorus his grave. and
on Il IL written, "Ife asked for bread and
W gave him stons," finest sarcasm
ever uttered. sils sw3 oini 1909 s. a6a
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-02-28

~ Wm. A. Grahsm. Secretary Of the
NAVY during Fillmore's administration. and
Wing candidate for Vice Prosident on the
Scott ticket in 1882. has been elected to the
Confederate States Senate from North Caro-
lima. Herschel V. johnson, OH the ticket with
Orurles, has been elected from Georgia
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-02-28

GEN. BUTLER JusrIrIEp.-Guncral Butler
has just achieved decided triumph. 1t
will been remembered that he had collision
with the French Consul, Count Mejan, con-
corning certain moneys deposited with the
Consul, which Butler seized, and which REV.
erly johnson, subsequently, declared should
be returned. The whole matter has been
recently submitted to Count Mercier. the
French Minister here. Count Mercier. after
a careful examination Of all tho acts in the
case. Of his own motion decided against the
Consul and recalled him thus triumphantly vim.
dicating General Butler, and showing that
Reverdy johnson had made haste to decide
against our rights, and in favor of the rebels.
The French Minister has already appointed
new Consul at New Orleans, who has been
recognized by this Government. 1t is now
ascertained. also, that this money which
Reverdy johnson restored 10 tho dismissed
Consul was promptly sent to Europe, and
used in purchasing arms and clothing fur the
rebel army. ... p, 'r IT,.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-02-28

EVERY WoRD OF IT TRUE.-,John Bright,
tho sasacious English statesman and true
friend OF America in letter to Mr.. Jewett,
holds tho following words
"If you are for the Union, and think II can
DO preserved by conciliatins the South, l con-
fess l am amazed. They have made war
upon You. because they suspected that you
would yield nothing more to them-are you
to yield more under compulsion Of the war. or
because you can neither conquer the South,
nor yet subsist as an independent State with
out herl If you love slavery and wish to
continue it, and if you think You can build
up with honor a restored and united republic
by hulnbling yourself to the South, l can
only express my surprise at the dream which
possesses you. You may separate-or you
may fight out this contest and win-but to
leave tile slave still slave will expose you to
the contempt Of the civilized world. / ap-
plaud the proclamation Of the President, MS
docs every man in Europe who is not a foo to
freedom. or moved by base hostility to the
American Republic because IL is republic,
and because it is powerful"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-02-28

U Here is bit Of English ecentriccity.
Mr.. Quesnslsy, the Cambridge savan, great
admircr Of tho Greek poets, las given orders
in his will. that after his death his body shall
be disseCted and his skin taken of and tanned
in manner 20 as to convert it into parch-
ment, on which the llliard Of Homer shall
then be copied, the singular MS. then to be
deposited in the British Museum.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-02-28

rA paper is about to b. started in Beau.
fort on a largo scale. The sheet is to be OF
the sixe Of tEs New York Tribune, and will
hc 1.votcd to tho interests Of the anti-slayery
cause. The printers, type and 5000 reams OF
,mper have already arrived by the stea'rer
Star ofthe South, and large Hoo cylinder
press is to come by the next steamer.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-02-28

THOSE FAMOUS GAps.-Thc gaps in the
Blue Ridge, through which an army can pass
of which we hear 80 much-are seven in
number, viz: Suckers, twenty-four miles
from the ferry. through which passes tho Al.
exander and Harpsr's Ferry turnpike Ash
by's, thirty-eight miles from Harper's Ferry.
through which passes a branch pike from the
Alexandria to Winchester. Fourteen miles
below Ashby's ia Manassas Gap. through
which runs tic railroad; eighteen miles below
ia Chester Gap. = road, not much travelled,
passes through, twenty miles still further
down Is Thornton's Gap. through which the
supplies for Lees army were hauled in wag.
ons from Gordonsville and Calpepper.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-01-29
Collection Of CIai m S
Against the United States.

GANlNG secured the cooperation OF Ell
IL fCent and very successful Agents, in
Washington City, for the adjustment and col
lection of claims against the United States
Government whose long experience in the
Offices of the Paymaster General and Quarter
master General, have fnmliarized them with
the proceedings and details of business IN the
proper Departments, and for whose response
biity and promptness | am willing to vouch
and being pro iided with the latest necessary
forms and instructions from the Auditors
Office, | am now prepared 10 prosecute and
collect, with all possible facility and dispa tch,
all lawful claims against the Government Of
the United States, on tn. usual and reasoua-
Die terms including
For Horses and Other property lost or de-
StrOyea tch'iSt IN tic Sercice Of the Emie"
States Subsistence, Transportation Il
peaseS incurred IN organizing, smbsisting a,
transporting Troops, prior 10 muster into Sc
rice Soldiers and Transfers Pay; Boupf
Pensions; Balance Ire 10 dcceQSd sn'ii
CHARLES p. ruRUSTON,
Attorney al Law,
Cumberland, Md
II G.aUe on Baltimore Street, near
itailroad Depot.
June 10, '62-6m.%
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Vulcanite Teeth---Vulcanite
Teeth!
GREAT IMPROVEMENT IN ARTIFICIAL
TEETH

nR, HUMMELSHINE,, DENTIST, having tho
- roughly tested for more than two years the
Vulcante plate in large number, and some Of
the most difficult cases, where gold and other
plates had utterly failed, and being satisfied of
its absolute superiority over all other methods,
commends it therefore with entire confidence to
those desiring full or partla sets OF teeth,
pecally if dissatisfied with those they are now
using. This improved system in tho art of
Dental practice has been adopted by those
standing highest in the profession, north and
south. Testimonials will be given and speci
mems exhibited to those wishing to see them.
Gold or any other plate made, of course, for
such as prefer them. FILLING, CLEANS
ING, REGULATING, and all other operations
gently and thoroughly performed. TEETH
EXTRACTED without pain, with ether.
Office at his residence, corner BALTIMORE
and LIBERTY STREETS, up stairs, over
Read & Brothers Grocery, and Immediately
opposite C.mpbell's Drug Store, Cumberland,
Md.
sB- Persons in want Of Teeth etc, will 1nd
it to their interest to call on DR.. IT,, as he has
reduced his prices to half the usual charges to
suit the times. Now, 1861.
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InsOiUent's TOftCc.

Stephen VS. h'''A Jay Of ostob ss' 1861 ss,
His Creditors. that Stephen G.Keech give
notice to his creditors, endorsers and sureties;
that the ID Monday of April next is fixed
for tho said Stephen G. Keech to appear in the
Circuit Court for Allegany county, to answer
suoh Undergraduates as his creditors, endorsers
nnd suretiesmay propose oralleg ea gainst him;
and thata copy of this order be published in
NO IN newspaper printed in Getty of Cumber-
land once week for three successive months
prior to tho said second Monday of April
next,us such notice.
Test-H. RESLEY, Clerk.
Nov. 20, ls62-3m.
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Allegany County Academy.
G. F. SCHAEFFER, A. NJ, Principal

The next Session OF this School will begin
a on the first Monday in January, 1868, at
the following reduced prices:
Ortbosraphy, Reading, Writing, etc. per sr
session; ......''.....'.'''.. w
English Grammar, Arith., Geography
etc ~ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. w
Higher Mathematics, Latin, Greek, etc., 90
The session will comprise eleven weeks.
N. B. Females will be received.
For further information apply to Princi-
pal. Dec. g. leoz'--'"'