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cheerfnily of the battle and said: III had
not been wounded, or had had an hour more
of daylight | would have cut off the enemy
from the road to the United States Ford,
and we would have had them entirely sur
rounded, and they would have been obliged
to surrender or cut their way out; they had
! no other alternative. My troops sometimes
may fail in driving the enemy from posi-
ton, but the enemy always fail to drive my
men from po sition.' This was said sml-
lingly.
He complained this day of the fall from
the litter although no confusion or abrasion
was perceptble as the result of the fall he
did not complain of his wounds-never spoke
of them unless asked.
He died on Sunday. His remains after
living in state at Richmond, were taken to
Lexington, Rockbridge County, for interment
All the courts in Richmond, as well as the
city councils, passed resolutions of respect to
the memory of jackson, and adjourned to
attend the funeral
The Richmond Sentinel says that meas
ures are already initiated to obtain bronze
statue of the late Gen. jackson, and place it
on the plateau in front of the south portico
of the capitol.
1t is also stated that there are ample ma
tcrials from which a perfect likeness of the
General can be had, and that no unnecessary
delay will occur in sending these materials to
the same foundry in Munich at which equeS-
thetrian statue of Washington was cast, after
the necessary funds shall have been obtained.
To raise these funds the generosity of the
people is appealed to. The estimated cost
of the statue in Confederate funds is sixty to
eighty thousand dollars.
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"Friend, Don't swear y

Upon going into a wagon shop few
days since, the first thing that met our
gaze was the above sentence, printed
in large CO pitfalls, and posted up in
conspicuous place.
These three short words were sug-
gestive:
First-the undoubted proof that some
one connected with the shop was man
who had not forgotten Gods injunction
not to take his name in vain.
Second-they showed that he wished
Others to remember the same injunction.
And, thirdly. they showed, we tho't,
that he had taken very good way to
give them a warning to that effect
There was netting harsh about it per
fectly cool and mild-indeed something
pleasant" Friend, don: swear" just
aslthough a peculiar interest was felt in
each individual who might read it. 1t
might have read, mo swearing allowed
in this room-All profanity forbidden
here,' or any other peremtory COM
mand, but we doubt whether either
would have accomplished as much as tina
request, "Friend, don't swear" Would
it not be we'll, in reproving all kinds of
iniquity, if we Were to use more mildness
aud not so much denunciatlon One
thing we particularly noticed about this
little sentence, was, that it never SEEM
ed to countenance in the least any spe.
cics of profanity or irreverence. Now,
we have known some good men, indeed,
Christian men, who of course would not
for the world swear themselves, but who
nevertheless would seem much delighted
with well-told story, even though it
abcunded in oaths, aud would laugh
heartily at a joke, even though serious
subject lay at the butt of it. But this
sentence, on the contrary, had the SOL
emn, gentle admonition for all such
"Friend, don't swear" We are in
formed that the effect of this silent yet
ever speaking little sentence of truth
was most happy: that although frequcn-
ted by all classes of men, an oath was
rarely heard in the shop.
AS we turned to leave we could not
but wish that those words might be
posted up in every place of public busi-
ness or resort-in all our shops, on
BOARD our steamboats,, in our railroad
cars, and even in our Legislative Halls,
But, above all, We long for such a
purity of public sentiment that the face
of every respectable man should bear Oh
its lineuments such lcgibe and unmis-
taxable. Friend, don't swear" as
should effectually awe down the terrible
profanity which is now so all abounding
that the awful swearing. because Of
which the land mourneth, might forever
and entirely cease.
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Quick on the Trigger.

You will please to observe said old
Mr.. Lnmbwell, as he led us through his
school the other day, that the boys are
required to display the utmost attention
to questions and discipline, and in short
time become divested of that most an
noying disposition to teach each other;
in short, they soon settle down in all
the gravity of mature yerrs, under the
wholesome system | have introduced
We at this moment arrived at several
boys who were standing around buck.
ct of water, and one had just charged
his mouth with the contents of tin cup,
while the old gentleman was STOPPING to
recover his pen from the floor, when
another boy passing behlnd snapped bis
finger quietly beneath the boys ear,
caasing him by sudden start to eject
the contents over the pedagogues bald
pate. Starting upright with his face
and hair dripping. the master shouted:
who done that?'
The party unanimously cried out, Jim
Gun, sir !
Jim Gun, you rascal, what did you
do that for?'
jim, appalled, at the mischief he mad
done, muttered out that it was not his
fault, but Tom Owen had snapped him.
This changed the direction of old
Lambwell wrath, and shaking his hand
portenaiously over Owen head, he ask
ed, did you snap Gun?
The culprit trembling with fear, mur-
INJURED, Yes sir, snapt Gun, but l did
not knoto that he pas loaded.
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Transferring Prints to Glass, Wood,

When it is desired to transfer steel, cop
per, or photographic print to glass, the first
operation is to coat the glass with dilute lac
or clear copal varnish. The print is then
remains sticky, the paper is placed on the
glass with the print side upon the varnish /,
it is then pressed gently to make it adhere
Several folds of white paper are now placed
upon the back of the print, also board with
a light weight thereon 10 keep the print and
varnish in contact till both are dry. After
this the paper is moistened and rubbed off
gently with tho fingers, when the ink com.
posing the print is left adhering to the glass.
The several parts of the print may then be
painted with appropriate colors, and then
finished with ground coat over all. Prints
may be transferred to wood in the same man
ner. The common mode of transferring
prints to wooden blocks, for engraving, is to
immerse print for short period in solu
tion of potash, then place it upon the block
and press it. The potash soltens the ink on
the paper of the print, and, when placed up
on the block of wood and pressed, the i'm
preston is made in the same manner as prin-
ting in the usual way. Prints are also trans
ferred thus to stones for photographic print
ing also to plates of zinc for printing in a
lthographic press.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-05-28
GAG RULE.

"All things have an end, and thank
God this gagging administration will
have an end too, 'said sore.headed
Vallandig ghamer in our hearing a few
days ago. "a man is not permitted to
speak his sentiments; if he does at.emp,
it. he is at once silenced by some Lin
colnite," continued he, This is GER
tainly very grave matter. A freeman
in the land of liberty not permitted to
speak his sentiments This is horrible.
but what are the sentiments which he
is not permitted to utter? If his senti-
u ents are those of loyalty to the Con-
stitu'ion and laws, no man will molest
, him for his bold aud fearless utterancc
OF them wherever the stars and stripes
float in triumph above him. Nowhere
but in the land of treason is he in dan
ger for the avowal of such opinions -
If, however, his sentiments be those of
hostility to the government in her ef-
forts to crush out this base rebellion
if they prove that he sympathizes with
treason, aud that his efforts are direc-
ted to the securing of peace which
would prove disgraceful to the nation
aud dan yerous to our liberties, then the
Government will "gag" him, and every
loyal man will stand firmly by her in
her efforts to do So. If men will dis
grace themselves and posterity by be-
coming the apologists of traitors and
tyrants, and by basely deserting the
flag of their country, they cannot expect
that their perfdy will be permitted to
pass uurebuked, or that loyal people
will tolerate the utrerance of such SEN
timents. We have a government which
is struggling for its life against an un-
scrupulous and unprincipled foe, and
that government must be sustained let
the cost in men aud money be what it
NAV and all who are its enemies, either
opon or covertly. must be taught a les
sun which they will never forget, and
which will serve as a warning to others
who may hereafter seek to overthrow the
Republic.
A gagging administration, indeed
Shall it tolerate treason without giving
idence of desire to arrest it Shall
every disloyal tongue be permitted to
spit out its venom against it with impu-
nlty? Henceforth when We hear men
crying gag we shall set them down
IS traitors to their country-wretches
who would willingly aid the rebel crew
of the south to destroy the glorious work
of our sires-who would exult over our
downfall as nation, and who would
willingly become the plant tools Of that
despotism which Southern traitors are
now attempting to thrust upon us.
Gag a man because he denounces the
Government for defending the Consti-
tuition against the attacks of traitors,
thieves and scoundrels A mild offence
indeed for such punishment. 1t would
be favorite doctrine of such worthless,
for the administration to sit down with
folded hands and calmly permit them to
cripple our brave army in it's effort to
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-05-28
HOnOring Parents.

As stranger went into the church
yard of a pretty village, he beheld three
children at newly made grave. A
boy about ten years of aga was buslly
engaged in placing plates Of turf about
it, while girl who appeared year or
two younger, held in her apron few
roots of wild flowers. The third child,
still younger, was sitting on the grass,
watching with thoughtful! look the NOV :
ments of the other two. They wore
pieces of Grape on their straw hats, and
few other signs of mourning, such as
are sometimes worn by the oor who
struggle between poverty and their af-
fIctions.
The girl began by planting some of
her Wild flowers around the head of the
grave, when the stranger thus addressed
them:
"Whose grave is this, children, about
which you are so busily engaged?
Mothers grave, sir, said the boy.
And did your father send you to
place these flowers around your mothers s
grave?
No. sir, father lies here too, and
little Willie and sister Jane.
when did they die?
Mother was buried fortnight yes
tcrday, sir, but fath,r died last winter ;
they all lie here.
Then who told you to do this?
Nobody, sir, replied the girl.
Then why do you do it?
They appeared at loss for an ans
wer; but the stranger looked so kindly
at them that at length the eldest replied
as the tears started to her eyes:
% we do love them, sir.
Then you put these grass turfs and
wild flowers where your parents arc
laid. because you love them?
Yes, sir. they all eagerly replied.
What can be more beautiful than such
an exhibition of children honoring de-
ceased parents! Never forget the dear
parents who loved and cherished you in
your infant days. Ever remember their
parental kindness. Honor their memo
ry by doing those things which you
know would please them when alive, by
particular regard to their dying COM
mands, and carrying on th ell plans of
usefulness. Are your parents spared ?
Ever treat them as you will wish you
had done when you stand lonely Or
phan at their graves. How will a re-
membrance of kind, affectionate conduct
towards these departed friends. then
help to soothe your grief and heal your
wounded heart.
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Rules for Window Plants.

WATERING.-Practicc tells the eve
whether or not required. The calor OF
the plant shows it. Better still, knock
at the pot. { it sounds hollow. water
if it gives a mufiied sound, don t.
Watering when not required sours
the earth. and the fbres of the root will
rot. To correct sourness pour hot water
400 or 500 Reamur-if that will not do,
re-pot.
Worse than too often watering is too
seldom watering. Once neg lected water
little and of en- till normal health is re-
stored.
In warm days, the surface may ap-
pear moist aud the root be dry, plunge
in water.
Writer in the morning in preference
with rain or river water.
Let the water be of equal temperature
with the air: the plant shonld be kept
free from gas; keep the soil loose.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-05-28

On DR1aKING LIoUoRs. 1t is diff
cult to persuade men. even, tho 'gh til ey
should not be hubitual drinkers of spir-
its, that the use of strong drinks is de-
bilitating, instead of the reverse. The
immediate stimulous gives temporary
courage, and its effect is mistaken for
an infusion of new strength; but the
slightest attention will show how exactly
the reverse is the result tbs sufficient
to give men under hard and steady labor
draught of the usual grog. or dram,
to perceive that often in few minut
they become languid and, as they term
it. faint; losing their strength in reality
while they attribute it to the continuance
of their fatiguing exertions. He who
will make corresponding experiments on
two equal boats crews, rowing in hea-
w sea, will soon be convinced that the
water drinkers will far outdo the others.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-05-28
Radical Speech of a Conservative.

Among the speakers at a great Union
meeting at Springfield, Ohio. on the
1lth inst, was Gen. S. +. Carey, of
Cincinnati, we'll known thereabouts as
conservative gentleman of the strictest
set. In losing his remarks Gen. Ca
rey said -
Now, a few words on the politics of
particular men. was not in favor of
Fremont's proclamation, but have got
religion since then Laughter, This
war will not cease until slavery is sunk
en-. 1t has been the economy of God in
all past history to make slaveholding ma
tons fight for the arrival of the cause.
Not at first, but now am in favor
of using negroes in any way to assist
in putting down the rebels. [Cheers.
Voices, that's 50. Let US save the
Union and the Constitution and God
wi take care of the white and black
races.
When you hear a man vaporing
about Mr.. Lincoln's breaking the Con-
stitution, with nothing to say about Jeff
Davis, set him down as traitor.
IF you think Mr.. Lincoln weak, then
the greater scoundral you are if you do
not help him. Cheers.
"A rebel has but two rights-a con-
stitutioncl right to be hung and a d.
vine right to be damned terrific cheers
God bless Mr.. Lincoln, with all his
faults roaring applause
we are making history. let us pledge
each other to make it WELL
The rebels are guilty of crime, but
We will all be guilty of greater one if
we do not crush them.
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uphold the Constitution and laws, and
to save the Government from destruc
ton. Allow them to utter their pase
sympathies in behalf Of treason, and ma
nv mother will mourn for the loss %
her brave son many wife will weel
for her husband that she will never see
again, and many a child will be father
less and destitute, compelled to encoun
ter the bufetings of friendless world
Allow those men to clamor against the
cause of right justice and liberty, and
anarchy will take the place of order,
and we will have no law but the law oil
the bandit, and no security but ou.
strong arm. -Egchange.
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INSTRUMENTATION IN SINGING.-One
example of this intolerable mispronunciation
will do as we'll as one hundred. Let any
one remember how this lady pronounces tho
air land sings the air, too.)
"When ether lips, and ether herts,
Their teels of love sheel tell,
In lenguege whose ixciss imports
The power they feel SO we'll;
There may, perheps, in sech scene,
Some ree-collection be,
OF dees thet hev as heppy been,
And you'll reminder me
And you'll reminder me-you'Il remim-
Der me !"
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AN ABUNDANCE OF RED TAPE.-A Newbern
correspondent of the Worcester Spy writes -
understand, but won't vouch for the truth
of the story, for it is only camp rumor)
that one of our Generals rejected a paper the
other day; because horse fy-of which we
have sn innumerable number just now-set-
tied on the paper and left period in ths
wrong plaee-where there ahoud have been
only a blank. 1t was terrible breach of mill
itary discipline, and red tape couldn't submit.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-05-28
Can a Carpet Bag Eat.

1t was but few days ago, while trav-
cling upon the cars between Cleveland
and Columbus, that train stopped at a
small villa se, the conductor crying QUIT
Fifteen minutes for dinner
The passengers, of whom there hap
pencd to be large number, rushed in
to the dining apartment and took seats
at the table, one of them depositing his
carpet-bag in the chair next to him
At the usual time the landlord came
round to make his collection, calling
upon the aforesaid passenger for his
payment for dinner.
How much?' asked the passenger.
Eighty cents, replied the lanlord.
Eighty cents for dinner? why, that
is extortionatc.
NO. sir. it is not extortionate. Amt
that your carpet-bag?
Yes sir. that is my carpct-bag.'
We'll, that carpet-bag occupies seat
and, of course, must charge for it
'Oh! is that the case? Well, here
your eighty cents
Turning to the arpet-bag the passen
ger remarked:
well, Mr.. Carpet-bag, as you have
not had much to eat, suppose We take
at the same time opening
its mouth and turning therein half a
ham, roast chicken. plate of cracs-
ers, aud suudry other articles, amid the
roars of laughter of the other passcn-
gers.
The prevailing opinion among the
was that the carpet-bag won.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-05-28

SARcAsTIo.-"Did you present your ac-
count to the defendant? p inquired lawyer
Of his client.
II did, sir"
"And what did he say?
ale told me to go to the devil"
And what did you do then ?
"Why, then, came to YOU"
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-05-28

SOUND REAsoNING.-In recent case for
assault, the defendant pleaded guilty
think must be guilty" said he, "because the
plaintiff and l were the only ones that were
in the room; and the first thing that knew
was that l was standing up aud he was
doubled over the table. You'd better call it
guilty."
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-05-28

ANOTHER JACKSON RAID.--This afternoon, q
newsboy, in the absence of exciting news
wherewith to stimulate purchasers, went
through the streets crying out, Mother raid
by Stonewail Jackson. An excited gentleman
stopped him with Il thought Jackson was deadr
well, so he is, but his ghost is u maxim this
ere raid - Wash. Rep.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-05-28

Res" During an examination, a medical
student being asked the question, "when does
modification ensue,' replied: "When young
people pop the question and are answered
no."
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-05-28

BeS"A Western editor hearing it remarked
that persons in drowning condition sud-
denly recollected all the transactions of their
lives, wished few of his delinquent subscri-
bers would take bath in deep water.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-05-28

BN"Why is man who beats his wife
like thoroughbred animal? Because he
is perfect brute.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-05-28

H<s3~ A gentleman from Oregon thus sums
up existing evils in that State :-"Indians,
small pox, influenza, drought, secesh, mumps,
greenbacks and the itoh''
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-05-28
IusOlrenf'S ~ office,

George Nelson | ORDERED, this 23d day of
VS.. " March, 1863, that George
His Creditors. Nelson give notice to his cred
itore, END dorsers and sureties, that the I'd Mon
day of October nextis fixed for the said George
Nelst n to mp pear in the Circuit Court for ALLIE
Rapy county, to answer such interrogatores as
his creditors, endorsers and sureties may pro-
pose or ailege against him and that copy of
this order be published in some newspaper
printed in the city of Cumberland once week
for three successive nths prior to the second
Monday of October next, as such notice.
Test-H. RESLEY,
March 26, 1S63-3m. Clerk.
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agNever inquire of an editor for the
news: for behold it is his duty at the ap-
pointed time to give it unto thee without
asking.
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RN" Spring-tbe sweet bud summer
the open rose autumn-the falling leaflets;
and winter sings the sad requiem.
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aG"If you are asked to do right thing,
answer by doing it, lisa short answer, but
it does not give offeLse.
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RsS-A mans boots get tight by imbibing
water, but the man doesn't.
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Why are darned stockings like dead
mcn7 Because they are men.ded.
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puetitul.
Little Feet.

Up with the sun at morning,
Away to the garden he hies,
To see if the sleepy blossoms
Have begun to open their eyes,
Running race with the wind
With step as light and feet
Under my window l hear
The patter little feet.
This child is our speaking picture
A birdling that chatters and sings,
Sometimes a sleeping cherub-
(Our other one has wings,)
His heart is charmed casket,
Full of all that's cunning and sweet,
And no harp strings hold such music
AS follows his twnkling feet.
When the glory of sunset opens
The highway by angels trod,
And seems to unbar the city,
Whose Builder and maker is God,
Close to the crystal portal,
l see by the gates of pearl
The eyes Of our otl er angel
A twin born little girl.
And ] asked to be taught and directed
To guide his footsteps Alright,
So that be accounted worthy
70 walk in sandals of light,
And hear amid songs of welcome
From messengers truly and fleet,
On the starry floor Of heaven
The patter of little feet.
Coming events cast their shadows before
them. The following is from Willis Home
Journal
She tied the new cravat
Which she so kindly made me.
Then smoothcd with care my hat,
And with her arms delayed me;
She brushed my GLOSSY hair"
And said lit was SO curly!"
While going down the stairs
She cried, Come home, dear, early"
How happy then was |.
With all e'er desired;
| fortune could defy
While tins was admired!
We parted at the door,
Her smile deserved sonnet!
"Dcar love! bat one thing more;
| want-a new Spring bonnet"
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