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The mountain Democrat., 1863-07-18
Thankfulness is the Incentive to
Gratitude.

| CERrITicATE.-The undersigned. desirous Of Ac-
qnnintng those who may be unfortunate enough to
be similarly afflicted. where a permanent relief Of
their suerlDGs may be obtained, feels II his duty to
thus publcl express his most sincere gratitude to
DR.. L. J. CT pkay tor the Permanent recovery Of his
health. Borne down BY the distressing symptoms
incident to the vicious practices OF uncomfortable
passion in youth :.depressed in body and mind, una
BILE 10 perform even the most trihing duty imposed
the daily avocations OF life, sought the advice
OF many physicians, who Al FIRST regarded my disease
OF triflinR impnriance-but. alas after few weeks
and in several Instances. months Of their treatment
found to my unuttsrabe horror that instead OF re.
lief, the symptoms became more alarming In their
torture; and. being told by one that my disease BE-.
ing principally confined to the brain, medicine
would he OF li;;le consequence, de>paired OF ever
reganng MY health, strength and energy and as
last resort. and with but faint hope, Gated upon
DR.. CZ1pkay. who. after examining NV case, pre-
srribed sune medicine which almost instantly rrliev
ed me Of the dull pain and dizziness in my head
Encouraged by this result, resolved TO place myself
immediately under his care, and by strict obedience
to all his directions and advise. my head became
clear, my ideas collected, the constant pain in nv
back and grOins. The weakness of my limbs the p.r.
vous reaction Of NV whole body on the slightest
alarm or excitement: the miSsnthrOpy and evil
forehoiings: the selEditrust and want OF confidence
in Others; the incapAOfy TO study and want Of res.
Olution the frightful, exciting, and at times pleas.
urabe dreams nj night folluwed by involuntary dis.
cha 'ges. have all disappeared; aud in fact, in two
non'hs aner having consulted the Doctor felt as il
inspired by a new liz that lie which. hut A short
time ago, ] cont mpiaied to end by my own hand.
With view to RnaId the unfortunate from falling
into the snares Of incompetent quacks. deem II NV
duty to 0ner this testimnnv To the merit ard skill Of
Dr. Czankay. and recommend him 10 all who may
stand In need Of medical advice, being assured by
my own experience, that on'e under his care a rad.
ical and permanent cure will be Effected
r. P. FILLMORE.
State of California. County Of San Francisco
srbsribed and sworn to before me, this 18th day of
April, A. q. 1856. (Slgnedl
JOIN MIDDLGroH, Il.
Notary Public.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-07-18

FAME is like shaved pig with a creased
tail, and it is only after it has slipped
through the hands of thousands that a
fellow by mere chance holds on to it.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-07-18

up TR!oEEs%" depends siF''a,H1 how how vou
spell it, whether you can praise the article
or not. PAY.t iotism is way that ma
jority Of men should write the word.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-07-18
NOTICE

A IL those wfo are indsb'ed TO W. u. Brndshav
IN o.. vii cave tFoableby payIng the aas.le. q
or heforo The leth dAy Of April, 1865.
mATS ". u. BRADSHAW 90.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-07-18
MrDiraI ann Surgital.
DIR. l.. J. CZAPKAY'S
MEDICAL AND SURGICAL
NRTIT q TIE,

INSTIT q TIE,
Sacramento streSf, LeiOac Montgomery, 0pTosite
Poetic N0H Steamship C6's I6see,
San Francisco.
Established in 1884, for the Permanent
Cure of all Private and Chrome DIS
Gases and the Suppression OF 0uack-
cry.
Attendant and Resident Physician,
L. J. CzAPKAY. N. D..
y. G~--N-ANS 9~NNAniiONary War. Ch,el
Physician to the 2Ith Reg1ureat Of H00FSe9s' Sh'r'
Surgeon to the Military Hospital Of PeSIh, Hungary
late Lecturer on Diseases 81 Women aud ChI'den
and Honorary Member Of the PhilAdephi1 College
Of Medicine.
kN- Particular attention paid to the treatment o'
diseases peculiar to Women aad Children. Al
OFFICE IIuCRS From Az till 9P.h. Comnu'
nicntions strictly confidential Permanent cure
guaranteed. or no pay. Consultations, by letter OF
otherwise, free.
Address, DIX. Il. y. CHAHhA4'
San Francisco.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-07-18
NOTICE.

A H. persons having Accounts or Claims Of any
N kind against the late hIm Of CARTER 4 LUD-
WIG, will Ulease present them for payment. and all
the ZANE with c. B. H0LMES, at the old place oI
Carter Ludwig phe Atlantic Mill Lumber iard,) in
Diamond springs, NJ be has bern authorized to settle
all unsettled business 0f the firm.
All prrsnns having unsettled business OF any kind
with the firm will please com. forward aud attend TO
IT, as the decrease OF Mr.. Ludwig renders the settle
ment of all accounts necessary.
az Mr.. HOLMES will keep constantly on hand
an extensive Assor tment OF
LUMBER OF ALL KINDS!
DOORS, wINDOw-SAsH, ETC, ETC
Which he II sell low 'or cash or its equivalent.
GEO u. CARTEh,
Surviving Partner OF The firm " Carter Ludwig.
Diamond Springs. June 9th, ls68-u
The mountain Democrat., 1863-07-18
GIutbiug. Drp GOODS, Etc.
-------------------- -------------------
Another New Arrival
Spring and Summer Clothing
s. BAMBERGER'S
FASHIONABLE
CLOTHING EMPORIUM

- Consisting OF -
Fine Black Cloth light and. dSvk rtNa
Ca mere Goals;
Fine Black Ooeskin, light and dark cord
Cashmere, Marseilles and Linen
A lare ASS ,rtment Of Cashmere, Elan.
mel and Cottonade Suits;
Velvet, silk, MarSeilIes and Cashmere
Also, a Fine Assortment Of Silk, Beaver,
Cashmere. Oh. ma, Straw and Pana-
ma Hats:
A Varied Assortm mt of Boots, Shoes
and g lite 8 from The be st M nu-
factories in the East. cons sting of
Benkert's, Wings, GodIrey's. etc:
Also, a Complete Assortment, ct BoJ q
Clothing and Furnishing Goods.
Gents Furnishing Goods.
Carpet Bags, Trunks, Valises, Etc, Etc.
COLTS PISTOLS, of all sizes, constantly
on hand.
~ THE HIGHEST PRICE IA
PAID Fur
GOLD DUST & COUNTY ORDERS.
0YThankful to my patrons for former favors.
respectfully ask continuance Of the same, and will
spare effort to merit their apnrnh1iion.
s. BAMBERGER,
Next door 10 iostoilice Main street.
lmay9l
The mountain Democrat., 1863-07-18
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

OFFICE PLAcERvILLE AND SAC. VALLEY RAILROAD Co.,
Pacerville, June 18th, 1868.
NOTICE 10 hereby given that the 4th Assessment,
IN OF ten dollars lser share the stotk Of the
PlaceTville and SAT ramentO Valley Railroad COmpa.
ny Is due and payable Ut the ohce Of the undersig
ed, In the City OF Placerville, n Dorado County
California. within thirty days from date.
AL shareholders are requested to make payment
on or before that time, such arse ssment will lie
promptly collected in the manner prescribed by law
OGDEN SQUIRES,
June2Oml Sec'y P. aud 8. v. Il. R. 20.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-07-18

TyNHE HOUSE having been thoroughly overhauled
1 remodelrd aud newly furnished with elegant
furniture, are prepared TO accommodate the
travelling public in finer style than any hotel in the
city. Having had extensive experience caterer,
all who may he pl' ased to patroniEe the House can
not CG& So he we'll cared for
Every department Of the House will lie kept In
such manner rs TO make it second t~NoS,CtN SAs
State.
- STAGES arrive at and depart from the
Orleans from and to all parts Of the State.
meals ...''''.:'O OO Gus
hO1RlnR R...................OO ana 10
az House open all night lAtf
The mountain Democrat., 1863-07-18

BIZ virtuous and you will be happy.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-07-18

STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS,
CARPETS, ETC, ETC,
W- Ever offered for sale in PLACERvILI.E a
Every department will BE- found full Of New and
FASH BILE GOOD S
Which are determined 10 sell at very low prices
FOR CASH.
Our assortment of the floxng articles cannot
be surpassed in any market:
French Merinos;
Rich Printed Cashmeres;
French Prints;
Merrimack and other American CAL
icos;
All-wool Plaids and Delaines;
Foulard Delains
Cotton and Wool Delains, new style.
Traveling-D Dress Goods;
Black and Colored Silks;
Cloaks Broche and Stella Shawls;
A large assortment of Sheetings and
Shirtings:
Carpets and Oilcloths;
Gents Furnishing Goods, etc.
q Ladies are respectfully invited to call and
examine Ou goods.
woLP BROS
dec2i Main street, lAceTville.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-07-18
BILE Instance OF Medical

Remarkable Instance Of Medical
Relief.-Below We publish the certificates o three
of the sufferers FROM the panR~ Of disease Nhn hav-
ing recovered their former health. and impell-d by
gratitude. make known their cases and rrmedi,
agent. and their statements are authenticated hr :.
Notary Public. The demands Of society imperiousiy
command their publicity, and We commend their pc
rusal TO the attention OF the afflicted
The mountain Democrat., 1863-07-18

ARON KAHN
"As JUST RECEIVED THE LARGEST AND
III FINEST STOCK OF
Spring and Summer Clothing
BOOTS AND SHOES,
HATS, CAPS, ETC, ETC,
Ever brought to this market, which he Offers at
ctedngiy low prices.
Fine Back ock Coats;
Ca ssimere Blu mess Coats;
B ue FLANNEL Suits;
Black DoeNkin Psnts;
Silk, Velvet and MArseilles Vests;
Benkert's Bo, is and Shoes;
kpIing Style Silk and Cass. Hats;
Davis and Jones' Shirts;
And general assortment of
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS!
Trunks, Valises, Carpet Bag, etc., etc.
COLTS PISTOLS,
or all sizes, constantly Oh hand.
Gentlemen are invited to give me 4 call before
purchasing. as have an assortment Of goods from
which the taste OF the most fastdOus caIuut fail to
be suited.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-02-20
Leather! Leather 81. Leather!!!

Leather! Leather 8! Leather!!!
TIME undersigned having commenced business
ii at,the Tan Yard Property of Vim. Cox, Esq,
at farewell C. n, Va, Is DESTROYS Of purchas-
ing
IS. FIVE HUNDRED HIDES,
for which he viii pay the highest cash price, Of
viii pay Cotton Yarn, Salt Or Tallow, ct the
selling prices Of the pla6e. He will tan Sole
Leather for one third, or twenty cents pound
when the owner Of the hide wants the whole;
and upper leather for one-half he finishing
]. VIM. Z. DAVIS.
Feb laal663.4w Tazewell G. H., Va.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-02-20

POETRY,
THE SOLDIERS SONG.

THE SOLDIERS SONG.
It is not on the battle field
That would wish to die;
s Il IL not on broken shield
I'd breathe my latest sigh,
Although q soldier knows not how
to dread . soldiers doom,
I'd ask no laurels for my brow,
Noshophics for my tomb.
II Is not that I scorn the wrath,
The soldiers proudly wears;
It isnot that I fear the death, IS $3.50
The soldier bravely dares. j.
When slaughtered comrades round me lie.
I'd Be the last to yield;
But, yet ! would not wish to die
! Upon the battle field.
When faint and bleeding in the fray,
Oh! still may retain !. =
Enough Of life, to crawl away S.
To this sweet vale again;
And, like the wounded, weary dove, a
That duttefs TO her nest,
Oh may reach my own trne love,
And die upon her breast!
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-02-20
Washingfon County, "a viii a..

70 the Clerk Of the CoYnl Court ct sad 4'oxnty:
WE, D. A. r Campbell John q. CLARK and
~ Milton White, three feeht lders Of tie said
county, do hereby certify, that ~ virtue of :
warrant to US directed, by John n. Hunes, =
Justice ofsaid county, we have this day, on our
oaths, viewed and appraised az estray bay mare,
taken up BY "A. fumes, Iod his land, Is AZ
estray, and assess the value Of the said estray
bay mare at ($75) Seventy 1--WE dollars The
said bay mare Is about Is hands high star
or other marks. about six years old past, in ve-
~ thin order. Given under OUT hands this III
day of January 1868. 81,
ID. II RI CANPBELE
81 JOHN G CLARK,
:s $50 MIlT0N WHtTK.
ACopy Tests q SIS
JOHN d HREdER a
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-02-20

lKn PLOW Points No. = q
j I'M 100 q
R Mouldboards foir; Premium plovs No Il
hand =, T ..e, lvws' yu - y
Oct. 10, 1862. -.sot'- 1-'1s : ~
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-02-20

J" P. iKrkbride, Administrator with the
w win annexed Of John Kirkbrsde, decd
go Plaintiff,
- vs.. 8 81
L. 81. Rogan, Jacob Hamilton,
4. 2. Hamilton and ]. NJ Hoss, IN ChancerJy.
Dsfts, q
Same Plaintiff
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1863-12-19
OUR NEW ENGLAND LETTER.

Tho Weather-The Turf-Heenan and Kins-Recruting
Frauds against the Governmenf-Almost Tragedy
California Damsel-MunicipaI Elections
From Our Special Correspondent
Bosroy, Mass, December 9Th, 1863.
There is nothing startling to write about IN all
New England, and this letter, at least, must be
tame and commonplace. All our excitement
here IS on topics from abroad-the army news
one day, tie vascillations in the gold market
another then the New York City Election, and
now there is positively nothing local to lead Off
with of more importance than the weather. Are
you Port Royalsts still swelterng in shirtsleeves?
and is Diamond now inbibed for its cooling
effects or its warming qualities? Winter has
come in with US like lion-not Wild, savage
one, but menagerie style of leoninety, growing
q good DEAL but not biting very ravenously. We
expected Winter in on runners, but he came on
wheels, with his skates among his baggage, end
his sleigh station or tY9. behindsSlhe boys
are skating, back il :Hne Country on on many my, a a
Connecticut, New f. Shire and Maine rivulet
and pond but the ice is not safe enough, here
abonts. We have had not e spit OF snow, yet,
and here il is December 10th.
\ horse-race of considerable Importance came
off at Saunls last Tuesday. It WAS thousand
dollar match between tie celebrated trotinS sta!-
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1863-12-19
"A letter from Chattanooga says hundreds Of

"A letter from Chattanooga says hundreds OF
deserters from Braggs army are coming into our
lines In one night thirty-six from different parts
of the rebel lines found their way through to ours.
There was one North Carolina conscript among
them, who said that the late conscription in his
State had raked up every man who could carry
musket, and that, acahout single exception, they
,rere friends Of the Union
-Foote one day dined at Richmond. When
the landlord produced his bill Foote thought it
very exorbitant and asked his name? Part
ridge, ant please you, replied the host. " Part
ridge =" said Foote sit should be woodcock, by
the length of your bill!"-
The brothers GODDARD are about to make bal
loon to contain H. 900 cubic metres Ct gas where
as n. Madras " Giant" only contained 600.
- In Richmond good whiskey sells at $1,000
barrel, rebel money An inferior article can be
had for $1,000. A glass Of brandy commands five
dollars.
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1863-12-19

TIE LORDS PRAYER.-A friend tells rs an anec-
dote of Booth, the great tragedian, which we do
not recollcct to have seen in print. toccurredln
the palmy days of his fame, before the sparkle Of
his great black eye had been dimmed by that bane
of genius, strong drink. Mr.. Booth and several
friends had been invited to dine with an Old gen.
tleman in Baltimore, of distinguished kindness,
urbanity and piety. The host, though disappro-
wing of the theatres and theatre going had
heard so much of Booths remarkable powers,
that curiosity to see the man had, In this
instance overcome all his scruples and prejudices
After the entertainment was over, lamps lighted
and the company re-seated in the drawlng-room,
some one requested Booth, as particular favor,
and one which all present would doubtless appre-
ciate, to read aloud the Lords prayer.
Booth expressed his ready willingness to afford
this qualification, and i'll eyes were turned expec-
tantly upon him. Booth rose slowly and rever-
emily from his chair. 1t was wonderful to watch
the play of emotions that conyulssd his counten-
ance. He became deathly pale, and his eyes,
turned tremblingly upTards, were wet with tears
As yet he had not spoken. The silence could be
felt. 1t became absolutely painful until at last the
spell was broken as if by electric shock, as his
rich-toned voice, from white lips, syllabled FORTH
"Our Father, who art in Heaven, &c, with pa
thos and feryid scenity that thrilled all hearts.
He finished The silence continued. Not voice
was heard or muscle moved In his wrapt audience,
until from O remote corner OF Ine TOOln suDuueu
sob was heard, and the old gentleman their host
stepped forward with streaming eyes and tottering
frame and seized Booth by the hand.
''Sir" said he, in broken accent "you have
afforded me pleasure for which my whole future
life will feel grateful. am an old man, and every
day from boyhood to the present time, thought
had repeated the Lords Prayer, but have never
heard it before aerer!
"You are right" replied Booth; ''to read that
prayer as it should be rcad has caused me the Sc
verest study and labor for thirty years, and am
far from being yet satisfied with my rendering of
that wonderful production. Hardly one person In
ten thousand comprehends how much beauty, ten
derness, and grandeur can be condensediua space
so small and words so simple. That prayer itself
sufficiently illustrates the truth of the Bible, and
thus stamps upon it the seal Of Divinity"
So great was the effect produced, (says our in
formant, who was presently that conversation was
continued but short time longer in monosyllables
and almost entirely ceased; and soon after, at on
early hour, the company broke up and retired to
their several homes with sad faces and full hearts.
>-Chicago Tribune.
l.
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1863-12-19
TWILIGHT on Sumter, Aug. "a, 1868.

twilight on SufHIeF, huS' ~, 'ooS'
Still and dark along the sea,
Sumter lay:
4 light VAS overhead,
As from burning cities shed,
And the clouds were BATTERED,
Far awayl
Not solitary gun
Left to tell the fort had won.
Or lost the day!
Nothing but the ta.tered rag
OF the dropping rebel flag.
And the ssabirds screaming round it in their play!
How it woke one April morn
Fame shall tell;
As from Moultric close ct hand.
And the batteries on the land.
Round its faint but fearless band
Shot and shell
Raining hid the doubtful light,
But they fought the hopeless hght
Long and well.
Theirs the glory, ours the shame9
Til the walls were wrapt in flame,
Then our fag was proudly struck, and Sumter fell!
Nor-o look at Sumter now,
IN the gloom!
Mark its Scared and shattered walls,
Eark! The ruined rampant falls)
There's justice that appals
In its DOOM
For this blasted spot OF earth
Where Rebellion had its birth
Is its tombl
And when Sumter sinks at last
From, the heavens that shrink aghast
Hell will rise in grim derision, and make room!
'IFroca Harpsr's for Dacenberl
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1863-12-19

he has the sole custody of Secretary Chase's first
ISSUE"
Many Of the cities all through New England
are to elect municipal officers next Tuesday.
There will be but little party politics-citizens
nominations will generally prevail.
OBSERVER.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-09-18
VERMONT ITEMS.

t.,.v Ct.~,,. 81 N.-r-.-, ...-I,-t e.,
to,don b.. ,,oorty r,r,bs.,5.. m. ~
Te.,amen, translated into Engly..be b, John
wycHae. with Rule and KaIendar of epi,,-
lea and eo.pel. after We u.s Of Sales.--future"
paving for fs5O-or $3.50 The book 4.
very elegau, manuscript or veuum. with c.p-
ital- illuminated in gold and color.
The Convention Of Wool Growers. a, Ru,-
land. had rich trea, IN the addres.e. of Mr..
Randall of New York and Mr. Needb,o, Of
oaeechy-the former giving history Of the
Meriuo IN Vermont, and the latter making
report % Vermont share iu the LAKE Inter-
national Exhibition At Hsmburgb. The adj
dresses are TO be printed.
The residence Of II. Il. Beardsley, ESQ,
East Fairfield, with nearly all its contents,
was consumed by hre 90 Friday night llth
ln't'' together with nearly 100 cor.s ct wood.
M d. was very badly burned Inc house
was insured
We learn that James B Mauocks. son Of
saml b. Mutock., Esq. cashier Of Lyndon
DAMN ha- peth tltcleu cashier " Nhle49hIa'
in place Of c. A. Burbank, Esq, resigned
Thomas Guild Of Coventry. moved into that
town in ] sos, and has voted a, hfty.four sue
cessive Frceman's Meetings Reyes
Of Rutland. an old man of eighty three, has
voted every year since he was twenty-one.
A man drove over flock Of sheen in State
Street on Friday last, breaking the leg Of one
Of the flock at least. 1t was needless or a
brutal act
TX Core co,,ht ,v,o ,oar ala hoor -
trap on the mountain in Winhall few
days since, and also got the foot Of another in
one Of his traps.
The harm Of Henry Jewett Of Hvdoca,k
was burnt on the sth inst. Loss 5000 to
$500. No insurance.
Cant. James d. Aver and opa,termastsr
P. D. Mcmillan, late Of the 18th VI. Regi-
ment intend soon TO sail for South America.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-09-18

DARTMOUTH CoLLEGE.-According to a
correspondent of the Springfield Republican,
the Rev. Asa d. Smith of New York City, is
most likely to be elected President of the
College. We believe Mr.. Smith was a Ver-
monter. Prof. Charles A. Young OF Hudson
Ohio has declined the professorship of math'
ematics in Dartmouth
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-09-18
gaatrbman Y STAIR ouurnal
By RP. WALTON.
MONTPELIER, SEPTEMBER IS, 1863.


FIGURANDO AND THE PRESIDENT
On the SJh Of December, 1862, Fernando
Wood wrote to the President that he had
been advised by authority which he believed
to be we'll informed as well as reliable and
truthful, that the Southern States would send
representatives to the next Congress provided
that full and general amnesty should permit
them to do so = thereupon Fernando asked Of
the President that gentlemen who are fit by
their former political and social relations
with the leaders Of the Southern revolution"
not rebellion : Fernando is tender, you see,
may he allowed to hold unofficial correspon-
dence with them on this subject
This promise Of peace, on the authority of
nobody, and endorsed by rogue, was about
as attractive to the President as one Of Fer
nandos lottery schemes, whereby Fernando
himself gets the man prize at the expense Of
the ticket.holders so the President replied
in a sensible way, Dec. IL, 1862. as follows !;
al strongly suspect your information will
prove to be groundless; nevertheless, thank
you for communicating it TO me. Understand
ing the phrase in the paragraph above quoted
--" the Southern States would send represen-
tatives TO the next Congress to be sub
/ stanually the same as that 4" the people Of the
Southern States would cease resistance, and
would reinaugurate, submit to, and maintain
the national authority within the limits OF
such States under the Constitution Of the
I United States, ~ say that in such case the
war would cease on the part Of the United
States and that if within reasonable time
ga fall and general amnesty were necessary
to such eud, it would not be withheld.
do not think it would be proper now tC
communicate this. formally or informally, tc
the people OF the Southern States. My belle
is that they already know it, and when they
choose, If ever, they can communicate with
me unequiyocally. Nor do | think it proper
now to suspend military operations to try an!
experiment of negotiation.
| should, nevertheless, receive, with grea
pleasure, the exact information you now have
and also such other as you may in any wa,
obtain
Dec. II, 1862, Fernando replied to tn
above letter Of the President, but did no
furnish "the exact information" which h
asked. nor any other information yet he ha,
brass enough to ask the President " to sus
pend military operations to try an e1perimen
Of negotiation That is TO give the rebel
time to reouperate and prepare to fight us al
the harder And that was doubtless on
point aimed at by Wood. The ALTERNATIVE
: was to trap the President into refusal to ne
gotate Fernando signally failed in boil
points; for while the President refused Il
stop the war, for the purpose Of Woods ne
gotation, be was careful to say that the PEG
pie Of the South could communicate with hin
unequivocal,y whenever they choose to do so
Thus straightforward honesty pushed rogue
~ to the wall