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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-03-13
B6r ANorHER CoPPERHEAD IN TRlBULA.

IA ANOTHER CoPPERHEAD IN TRIBULA.
TIoS.-We learn that Mr.. Fontafne Smythe,
the very fantastic and rFrenohy" gentle.
man who so ably assisted in misrepresent.
ing Marion county in the late Legislature,
and who used to furnish entertainment for
that body by the elegance of his ground
and lofty tumbling, has lately been coming
to grief. It appears that Fontaine has
been very busy since the adjournment of
the body of which he was the chief orna-
ment, IN disseminating malicious faIsehoods
to the detrimeut of the new State, and in
stirring up sedition against the United
States Government, greatly to The indigua-
ton of the loyal citizens about Manning
ton, where this illustrious member of
very illustrious aud numerous family re-
sides. A short time ago it happened that
number of soldiers who have their home
there returned on furlough, aud having
heard something of Fontaine's operations,
they determined to duck him in Buffalo
creek, which runs hard by. But Fontaine
has happy faculty of always being some
place else than where he is supposed to be;
so when the soldiers went to look for him,
he slipped out the back way. Some of
them discovered him, and gave chase and
we are told there was very spirited race
over the meadows between the soldiers aud
the COpperhead. But Foutaine was too
fleet for them. and in this case it happened
lin opposition to the general rule-that
the race was to the swift, SO that the
waters of Buffalo creek escaped the in.
tended pollution and Fontnine the antici-
pated ducking. The ground was soft, and
the tracks Fontaiue made, which were
very wide apart. are said to be still visible
in the meadows around Warrington, which
are like Moose's "Flowerets of Eden" in
one respect at least, for
"The trail of the serpsnt IA or.r tbsy aun
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-03-13

EB The police continue to occasionally
gObbls up an individual for neglecting to
secure the gratiugs over their coal vaults.
People might save money by taking look
at the gratings every two or three days to
see that all is right.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-03-13
Markets by Telegraph.
NV YoRr, March /.

NEW YoRE, March IL.
Cotton dull and depressing at &c. Flour, less do
State, 65@7 IS for round-hoop Ohio; 5000 10 for
trade brands, market cloing quiet. Whisky nm
changed at 48H94s. Wheat very quiet and prices
nominal; 4ogl 6oEor Chicago spring, G29I 66 for
Milwaukee elab. andl TI@l IS for winter red Corn.
less doing and ihe market closes lie lower; 9I@q3
sound and S3g91 for unsound Oats in moderate re-
quest at 6o9S3s the latter price for very choice
COTE dull. sugar dull. NolasSes steady; N. o. 5o@
81, Porto Rico SO. Pork dull and dropping.
Money easy At per cert Sterling 6rmer At 1T5
@lI7. Gold frm, opening at 6s1<, and closing 6rm
at6i.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-03-13
HEIMSTREET'
HAIR RESTORATIVE

rs ~ on -. u Y ID.
But restores gray hair to its original color, by sup
plying the capillary tubes with natural sustenanae
impaired by age or disease. All instantaneous dyer
are composed of lunar caui destroying the vitality
and beauty Of the hair and afford of themselves no
dressing Heimstreers Inimitable ColOring not on.
ly restores hair its natural color by an easy
cess, but gives the hair
LUXURIANT BEAUTY.
promotes its growth, prevents its falling of, eradl.
Gates dRndruf and tmparts health and plCasantness
to the head 1t has stood the of time being the
original Hair coloring, and is constantly increasing
in favor. Used by both gentlemen and ladIes It &
sold by all respectable dealers or can be procured y
them of tie commercial agent, D. 8. Barnes. qOo
Broadway, N. Y. Two sizes, SO cents and 81.
dsc1aamd&v
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-03-13
Negroes in the Rebel ARMY.

HEADQUARTERS Army OF THE PoToMAc,
March 12.-The pickcts of the enemy along
portions of the line on the opposite side 0i
the Rappabanuock are half negroes aud
half whites. The negroes are armed and
uniformed. The fact appears beyond a
question, only 100 to so yards Intervening
between our pickets and the enemy's, and
they are plainly to be distinguished.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-03-13
" The trail Of the serpent /. over them all D

R9sAx sHARpIEy.-As already annouu-
ced Sam Sharpley and his celebrated corps
of negro minstrels appear at Washington
Hall on Monday next. The fame of this
troupe is widely extended, and wherever
it appears it makes hosts of friends and
admirers. As comedian Sam Sharpley
has few if any superiors. lie ''gets off /"
more original bon mOts and happy hits than
ANY other man" within the circle of our
acquaintance 1t is worth quarter to
witness his performance alone. The com
pany is selected from the best men in the
business.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-03-13

p@To Tax PAYERs.-we are requested
by the Collector of Internal Revenue to no.
tify manufacturers aud others who have
not paid their taxes, due the 4th inst, tina:
the ten days of grace are ont on the 14th,
after which time the law requires him to
diatraiu for the same, He hopes no such
necessity will be put upon him. Partie,
must call at the office and settle.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-03-13
A skirmish IN Kentnnk,

CINcIHNATI, March IA skirmish took
place yesterday, IL miles east of Paris,
Kentucky.
oue-o Our forage trains was attacked
by so guerrillas, who were beaten of BY
abe teamsters and guard. Reinforcements
have been sent ont.
The rumOr from Memphis that Yazoo city
had been captured by the Union forces
needs confirmation.
Reports are still conflicting about the
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-03-13
Highly Important Concerning the
Rebel Fleet Building in ENGLAND.

NEWYoRK, March l2.-The IEi6une's dis.
patch states that private letters from Lon
don speak with alarm of feet which is
in progress of construction in England and
Scotland for the rebels. Our Government
is urged to demand in peremptOry language
that they be forbidden to sail on their err
rand Of destruction to American com
merce.
A Threat Of open warfare is in the
opinion of the writer's a sure and only
means of putting an end to these secret
hostilities. In high official quarters here
similar views are entertained.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-03-13
The COnscription-Camp of Instruc
ton.

NEW YoRK, March IA Times special
states that party of refugees VINO came
into our lines to-day, represent that they
met Capt. Mosely with Gen. Slaughton and
other prisoners on Monday, half way be-
tween Centreyille and Culpepper, en- route
for Richmond.
II is reported that the Government con-
templates the establishment here or at An
napolts of camp of obstruction for lOO,-
600 men. This is considered an Indication
of purpose to give vitality to conscrip-
ton Law.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-03-13
Appointments by the President and
Senate.

WASHINGTON, March 12.-The following
nominations have been confirmed by the
Senate:
To be additional Aids.de- Camp with
rank of Colouel-Edward S. Sanford of
New York, Capt. Arson Stager OF Ohio.
To be additional Aid.de-C Camp with
rank of Msjor-Thos. Bckert of Ohio.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-03-13
Appointments Gonfirmed

WASHINGTON March l2.--The Senate to.
day confirmed the following nominations :
For Brigadier Generals in the volunteers,
Col. Frank P. Blair, of Mo-; Col. John
Beatty, Sd Ohio.
To be Major Generals of volunteers,
Brig Gen, Cadwallader C. Washburn, OF
the U. S Volunteers, Brig Gen. Frank p
Blair, from Nov. 29lh, 1862; Brig. General
Benjamin N. Prentiss, of U. S. Volun.
Laere
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-03-13
A IBockade Runner cantnred.

WHsHINeToNr March l2.-Dispatches
from Admiral Dupont mentions the cop
ture of the schooner Belle of Nassau off
the coast with cargo of coffee and salt,
PnrPorted to be bound for Port Royal
Among the Captains papers was found an
agreement with the owner to rup the block
] AIDE.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-03-13
Union Demonstration at Phila,
delphia.

PHILADELPHIA, March 1.-THE National
Union Club was inaugurated at the Musi.
cal Fund Hall tonight.
The house was crowded, and minor meet
ings were held outside.
The main meeting was presided over by
Geo. Curtiss, who delivered an eloquent
speech.
Resolutions appropriate to the occasion
were unanimously adopted. Speeches were
also made by Governor Johnson, of Ten
others.
The proceedings wero characterized by
much enthusiasm.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-03-13
FOR SALE

WILL be sold at public auction, at the Court.
W house, In Wheeling, on Wsd, lesley, the Isth
Of March, commencing at II o'clock A. 81. the fol.
from bridgeport Ohio, and about the simo di,tane.
from MarttnsVilleS the plank roads, con-
tanning IA acres OF worry superior land for fruit and
grape growing; a comfortable house and barn a
good bearing orchard Of Cit ice fruit consisting Of so
apple and 60 chOIry aud plum teees, with large va
&C., % acres grapes set out one year ago aud n,
coed growing condition. with acres more the best
sue LOT grape growing In the country. Good water
on the place. The above is very desirable property
i9 2 any one TiahinE pleasant home, with a good
two equal payments OF aud I2 months witt, inter
Get from date. $500 '
FOR inTther particulars enquire on the premises
or at W!kes' Browns Gallery 1879 Main street
wheeling GEO. E. wIoKHAi, Auctionetr.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-03-13

pB A LoSo BseAaExEsT.-Mrs. Ettie
Henderson, well known TO the Theatre
gOers of this city, has obtained a forty
nights engagement at one of the leading
London Theatres. She appears to have
made an impression upon the Londoners.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-03-13
Wolfe, Ballard & Co, use, &c,
Joseph BIoore's executrix or
GdmiEistratrix and Others.

TTHIs eauts having been REFERRED to me to take an
account OF what ts due to the plaintiffs, and All
plssdngs mentioned, and to on such
of the debts carry interest; also to take an account
of the personal property which came into the hands
fthe exeeurx OF administrative, or into the hands
ofany other person by her order or for her use and
also asceEn OF What real estate the said Joseph
Moore, deceased, seized within this CommonEealth
its location. quantity and yalue also its annual rem
tai Eaiue nef deductnG taxes and necessary repars
thereof notice Is hereby gwen the creditors Of I'll
said Joseph More deceased and All Other parties in
ttrested tcnPpear before At my odiee on Rourth
street in the city OF Wheeling, Va on the 18th day
Of March, 1858, aPfAye their respective debtS and
demands against me estAta oftbSsSid Joseph Moore
deceased, OtaEWtse they Nid be eSeluded from tax
iBE asI bs1sat under the said decres.a
HANNIBAL FORBES,
fe69-lAE4W Master OonnfII5onsr.
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| H-A COUGH, COLD, OR AN IRRITArED
THROAT If allowed to progress, results in serious
Pulmonary and Bronchial affections, oftentimes in.
durable.
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCHES
reach directly the ale ted part and give almost In
slant relief In BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, and CArARRH
they are beneficial The good effects resulting from
the use OF the Troches, and their extended e. has
caused them to be counterfeited. Be sure to guard
against worthless limitations. oRFAIS only the gen,
fHe Bro1Vn's bronchial TFoches which have proved
their efficacy by test Of many years. PUBIC SPEAK
ERs and sISeERs should use the Troches Military
Ofcer" and Soldiers who overtax the voice and are
exposed to sudden changes, should have thom. Sold
everywhere at % cents per box. jan27-8m
"DRAKE's PLAxrAT1ox BllrERs,
For sale by REED KRAFT.
As-ArER's oHEnRr PEoroRAI,
For sale by REED KRAFT.
Ss-HE1NsTREEF's HAIR coLoaINa AND RESTORATIVE
For sale by REED KRAFT.
As-AIL OF DR. JArSEs' FAMILY MEDICINES,
For sale by REED KRAFT.
As-DRAKE's PLANTATION BITrERs,
For sale by REED &KRAFT.
EsE HosTErTER's STOMACH B1rrERs,
For sale by REED KRAFT.
LrSDsEY's BLOOD sEAROutR,
For sale by REED KRAFT. I.
~ DRAKE's PLANTATION BrrTkns,
For sale by REED KRAFT.
EW-M Mas. wISsLOw's sooTn1NG SYRUP,
For saleby REED & KRAFT
as-DRAKE's PLANTATION BrRrERs,
FoEsale by REED KRAFT,
No. 81 Main street, Centre Wheeling.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-03-13
The Pirate Florida.

New EoRK, March IA private letter
received in this city ststes that the pirate
Florida was at Barbados Feb. 4th, taking
10 coal aud provisions.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-03-13
The Rats Leaving the Sinking shir

New YORK, March IA Worlds dis
patch says private letter from we'll
known naval officer, just received here,
confirms the rebel report of the entire de.
struction of the Indianola.
large number of refugees from Rich.
mond came within our lines to-day. They
represent that owing to the vigorous con-
scription practices and famine, all persons
are coming North who are able to do so.
They bring no late rebel news from any
quarter.
There is no additional news in Richmond
papers.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-03-13

So EDWIN Burr has been appOi nted a
Deputy Policemen for the 7th Ward in
place of officer Richardson who is unable
to do duty on account of serious illness.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-03-13
BATCHELoR's HAIR DVFI

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. celebrated Hair Nv,
produces color not to DO distinguished fOm nature
warranted not to inturs the Hair In the ls. rsro-
eiss the III sdects of bad dyes and inyieorates the
hair for life. GREY, RED, OF RUsTYHAIR ipstant.
~ tnrns splendid Black or BroWn leaving the Hair
son and beautiful. Sold by all Druggists. 90.
~ The genuine is signed WILLIAM 4. BATCH.
RLoR, on tEs JoaT sides Of eaeh boa.
FACTORY, No. 81 Barclay street,
tLGss 2ss BToad,oayand Is Bond ss5 Se" : oFk'
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
TEN GOOD REASONS WHY
YOU SHOULD ONLY USE
LAUGHLINS g BUSHFIELD,S
WRITING FLUID

" ~ - - 64N NJ K IL - l. IL
REASON MOI,
tits the best Ink made, now known Of
REASON NO. 2,
1t is superior in many respects to ArnoldI Ink.
REASON NOS
1t is cheaper in ways than one than Aruold's
REASON NOS,
1t is cheaper in the quantity you get for quart-in
the price you pay for it, aud in the quality of the
/ Ink ITSELF
REASON NO. 4,
You pay so cents for Quarts and ST for ArnOd's
REASON NOS,
Our Ink does not gum the pen, nor mould.
REASON NO. 6,
Our Ink isof a permanent, unfading black color.
REASON NO. Z,
Our Ink can be used to the last drop in the bottle
REASON NO. 8,
Our lux is good copying Ink without additions
REASON NO. o,
You should prefer home manufacture to foreign.
REASON NO. 10,
If the Ink Is not represent, we will refund the
money paid for it.
Sold by the manufacturers, No. ~ Main street
and all prominent statoners. msrl2
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-03-13
FLOWS, PLOWs, PLoWs

6IoR THE SPRING OF 1868. PRYOR { FROST
would call the attention OF Farmers and DenIsr1
to their very extensive stock Of of Patent and Cen
ter Leyers, Iron and Wood Stocked, Hin Sides, Cen
ter DrAught, and Steel Mould Board PlOws Of all
sizes, both right and left hand. Among them will
be found every Size Of the Pittsburgh PIoUH our
own make Of tteel P1oWs, Gill Son'S Steel Mould
Board PlOWs, the WellSburg PloW, and full supply
Of Iron and Wooden Double and Single Shovel
PRYOR FROST,
'an3 Hos 81 and o Main street
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GROVER & BAKER
Sewing Machine.

EHoR FAMILY ANDSIANUFACTURINGp PURPOSES.
e. are the best in use. They will sew seams hem
fell, gather, tuck, braid and embrOder. This Ma.
chine is tho best because they have taken the first
premium at every State Fair at which they have
been exhibited-because they are simple In
Also, you select Machine making the GroYer
LaSer stitch. making the shuttle or lock
stitch, with the privilege Of exchanging fur the other
stitch. Prices from $50 upWRrd. All Machines war.
Tanted for three years. All kinds of leather and
and cloth stitching done to order.
j. MEDICINAL, General Agent
Under the Mcclure House, Wheeling, Va.
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BUSINESS NorIoEs.

W-ABDOAISAI SUPERINTENDENT, Mra. Belts,
und other fAvOriLe styles. For salsby
T. H. LOGAN q CO.,
and LOGAN, LIST co.
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az TRussEs, TRussEs French and American
Trulses of variousstyles, for sale by
TIL. LOGAN SEQ,
and LOGAN, LIST co.
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Valuable Real Estate in the CITY
OF Wheeling for sale.

T OFFER FOR SALE lot number ono In square
i twenty-nine, on the plat Of the addition to the
city of Wheeling, as laid out by Charles T. Churchill
trustee, and called Buena Vista addition. his lot
Is situated on the forth Eide Of Monroe street ia
sixty feet in front and extends back tbs same It
one hundred feet alsO i've feet Of alley ten feet
wide the north side Of said lot which 10 be kent
epen in common with the owner OF the adjoining lot
There erected on this lot n tommodious and COM
Portable dwelling house. For full deac riDtion
Of the premises and terms OF sale apply to me At nv
oGhce. n. RiCHARDsON,
mArlO Attorney.
In tho District Court OF the United
States Tor tho Western District OF
Virginia, at Wheeling.
D. Deford 4 Sons. Plaintlhs
William Hail and george 81. Woodward, Defendants.
flNHE defeDdantasln the above entitled cause viii
i take notice that the dispositions OF j. r. lily and
others, will be taken ut the ONCE OF James n Lutt-
IneT, at the corner Of Payette and St. Pauls streets
IN the city pr Baltimore, In the State Of MARYLAND
on the sixth day Of April, A. D. 1888 tbetWeen the
hours OF O'Clock A. 81. and o'clock PM to be read
In eSidencein the above nam cause on behalf Of
said PLAINTIFF. And IT, from any cause.-The taking Of
the same shall not he commenced, or being com.
meuced, shall not be completed on that day the tn
king Thereof will be adourne from time 70 time un.
til the same shall be completed.
JAMES g. WHEAT,
marlO Attorney for PLANTING.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-03-13

FloRsETs-A supply just received At die YaTiStv
49, go U sf D.HLCOLL BRO,
a 100 Main street.
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COmlIssTONER's NOTICE.

In ohaneery, in the
Circuit Court for
Ohio CO., Va. De
cree for an account
and other purposes
rendered1ulE.lS56
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~A COUGH, COLD, OR AN IRRlrArED
If allowed to progress, results in serious
Pulmonary and Bronchial affections, Oftentimes in
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-03
M OiCAL.
DIR. LudIum's specific.
or
Gonorrhea, elects, Whites STRUCTURES
COMPLAINTS OF THE ORGANS OF
GENERATION.

f1NHE GonosTtua, or commonly called Clsp : q dis
Il quitting malafy. and l. too well known g. Require
any explana on II l. cay 10 be got but II IL dfecUlt
get clear OF IL - companion that few admire al per-
vsdes all classes Of socieiybth male and FEM rich
and poor, both married and single Although oubl,
some ~ itseif % oi'ressing and sometimes fzt itisa
disease. the treatment Of which, has generaiS been
than the disease itself The common
treatment - hrs 20 deprive you Of all busipes hen
comes course 81 stsrvatios-livng bread I'D tea
water Cruel or some hind OF Stops. you musithen bed,
cuppcd l-ached combined with nausea.ne ma ,cites
injections lotions. ointmenis, and warm fonetsri
Every few DAYS the medicines are changed ase after
some mouths treatment In this way, which htSatisnt
great fortitude fear re n Il d..
charged. discharges himself With irritable sir,tor
sweed iestiee, an enlargement
&C adisease OF the neck Of the bladder.
ThisSpecihc. which like charm With fek do.es
those disesses aBf quite peaantotaks al which
has cured thousands IN New York. Phiadelphk R.lti
and many 81 the Southern cities 4. cers In ara
efectua remedy, that makes rapid cure
without regard 10 diet drink or exercise rxceptwrest
line, jumring or over-strsinng. This remedy IN
eqGsed By anything discovered cure fho.s
diseases IL u extracted from plsufs sn
iecty safe a. purely vegetable II contains 10 msr-
curry % that you can expo-e yourself 10 all snds Of
weather, without the lesst danger from the n>dicsus
Ana " 700 are careful IN wrapping up your psAs yos
VIII have no taste or smell from H. that yoUre not
oeprivea ron going tntoeonpsny. being
Ibis no quack MEDICINE buta remedy discov ed and
nsed with u-ense success By regular ply and
confidently recommended 70 the unfortun.ts-
CAUTlO>-Sone j. genuine without the signStur Of
iee proprietor. ". r. Davidson. around fhs oox All In
WI. DAVIDSON. Sole PrVprfetOF.
Cincinnati. Jhio.
Sold by DruxEis,sgensrsIy- Isnzs-esnis
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From the Boston Cor-er.
LinCOlnss Last Joke.

Our humorous Chief NJ ,gistrate was lately Wis.
tied by one OF the "On to Richmond" sw,ss rd Of
Gideon gentry, who confidently expre>sfl the
hope. so common among the Abolition njbdles
that Lees army would be "blgged" Thes Pres
ident srnned TO the utmost of his classic usouth
and remarked that he was afraid there wo.ld he
too much "nigger mathematics in it, Ttss vsi
tor smiled at the alusiOu, as he felt bound IN DO
likeness TO do supposing there must be som. thing
in it, though he could not the point But
suppose YOU don't know what niger matisemat-
les is" continued Mr.. Lincoln. "L,vfdown
your hat minute, and I'll tell you" Hj him
SELF resumed the sitting posture. leaned buck in
his chair. elevated his heels on the tabli aud
went on with his story:
There was a dArkey in my neighbos lood
called Pompey. who. from 4 certain qucktess in
figuring up the prices of chickens and sveee
tables. got the reputation OF being rs.athe.
NAUTICAL genius.
Mr.. Johnson darkey pre- ,cher, he'd of
Pompey. and called to see him Here ys're a
great mat 'tishum. Pompey" Yes 81. YOU
jas Try" We'll, POmpey, lie compound a.prob
len ia mat mates " All right. sar" Now.
POmpey, spose dere am tree pigeons sitting on n
rail- fence. ana YOU fire gun nj EN-. and;shOot
one how many's leftg" Two. % coors.." re-
plies Pompey. after little scratching Ma. va,
va. laughs Dir. Johnson IL knowed you was a
fool. Pompey; dere's none left: ones deaf. and
d'ndder two's flown away"
That's what makes me say" continual Mr.
Lincoln. THAT / afraid there tuc:much
niger mathematics in the n,yivanss cam
paisn" And the result showed that in Is in.
stance, at least. the anecdote suited thes fact
Lees army was the three pigeons. One u them
was taken down At Gettysburg but the olblr Two
few over the Potomac.