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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1864-06-09

From the Saturday Evening Post;
THE CANDLE IN THE GUNPOW'
DER,

Our engraving this week represents
the daring of a female servant. She
was employed by family in England,
who had store in the same building
Employed about the place IVES certain
almost hslf.witted lad. The benevolent
master had been prompted by a kindly
heart to give the poor lad something to
do. Though weak in intellect, he was
strong in thows and muscles; willing TO
work, he showed his gratitude by doing
with all readiness such rough labor as a
porter should do, or running on such er'
rands as he could clearly understand.
One day he was sent mot very wisely)
to the dark store, room to fill for the re-
tail business, an empty powder canister,
He procured candle, without candle.
stick, and, having lighted it, went on
his crraud. When he wished to I'll the
canister from the stock in the barrel he
was at some loss what 10 do with the
candle. Utterly !orgctfpl at the moment
Of the danger Of his task, and seeming
" unconscious oftho need Of caution,
at once to relieve his hand and to get
the most convenient ligh; for his work,
he cxtcmporized cHndicstjck in rather
hazardous material, Having removed
the cover, ho stuck into tho loose gun
powder in the open barrel the lower end
Of his long thin candle. Who ever
heard Of such q candlostick before? BY
tho light SO conveniently close to his
work, hO scooped up tho black grains
with bis palm and poured them into the
canister, as ifthoy had boea SO much
harmless sand.
Had Jack at this point taken up the
candle and returned from his Grand, it
isprobNblO that nothing more would have
been known about his dangerous feat
and tho peril the place and its inmates
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The Knaye outwittoa.

A country gentleman came up 10 town
on business, and confded considerable
sum of money to the care Of a particular
friend. Having settled bis affairs, he
went to his friend for the money conhi
cd to his keeping. the latter was SO base
as TO affect surprise, aud to deny having
received sny money.
Our poor friend from the country,
whom we will call Mr.. Fraukheart,
was alriost in despair, bu! he vent aud
told his case TO q magistrate of great
ability.
The magistrate askai FrAukheOEt il
he had taken any receipt Q: il there had
been any witness to the ';aasac,iOn.
Frankheart answered :hs; as he had
no suspicion of the man he believed to
be bis friend, he had no! taken any re-
ceip,, and Iha. the only witness was the
knage's own wife.
After little reflection the magistrate
told Ffankheart to step into m inner
room, and he then sent for the man who
had played so troscherous part.
On his arrival the magistrate thus ad.
dressed him: ~ understand lha, you
have received as deposit large sum
of money, aud that you refuse to restore
it to It's night owner"
The mans only answer was a denial
Of the accusation,
"Well," replied the magistrate, "let
US suppose you innocent, but, in order
to convince ME oft, write TO your wife
(who is said 20 have been witness to
tho transaction) the letter | am about to
dictate to you:-
"'My beloved Wfe,--l beg of you to
give the bearer of this letter tho sum,
which about fortnight ago. you saw
Mr.. Frankheart confde to my care. I
am about to restore it to him."
All resistance was in vain, The letter
was written. and was closely examined
by the magistrate, to see that it contain
ed tho preceding words and no others.
Ina very short space Of time the mes
acngcr returned with the sum Of money
which Mr.. Frankheart had eon6ded to
his faiLhless friend.
Tho latter, convicted of dishonesty.
throw himself on his knees before the
magistrate, who rOpimOudcd him most
severely, and, To the increase Of his
shame and confusion, called in Mr.,
Frankhcarl, tho friend he had treated SO
basely,
orcousc the culprit could offer no
excuse. The moaOy was restored to It's
owner, who was advised by tho magis,
tra!o to DO more cautious in tho future,
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Official; WILL RUMsEY, A. A, q.
Col. rowell,s omelal Report.
HeApQR's, 2D W. v. V. Cav

HeApQR's, 2p W. v. V. CAvol
BuxoERs Null, May 2l, 1854.
Tho Colonel Commanding avails him.
self of this bis earliest opportunity TO
express to the officers and soldiers oI bis
command his full and entire satisfaction
with their conduct on the Geld Of battle,
and to congratulate you upon your
coolacss, dcriag, JraveN aud confaing
and cheerful obedience to all orders ema'
mating from him while exposed to the Sc
we're and CALLING Gre from the entire line
of battle oflhO enemy on your right, left
and center, Of the battle Of Cove Noun.
tain Gap, on the 10th inst; and, not
wilhstauding our forces were compelled
to fall back before largely superior,
force, occupyinga strong position and
greatly superior advantages in every par
ticulsr. AS Regiment you have i'm
mortaIized yourselves, ana wiped from
your sscutcheon tho ignomiuy and dis.
grace heretofore attempted to oc fxcd
upon you by cowardly and designing
men, and have fully sustained and
strengthened tho fair fame and good
name you have ever enjoyed as tho fruit
of your faithful and arduOus laboS in
the Geld during tho past three years.
On tho Geld Of battle, W on under hea.
w Ere, and when ono and another OF
your brave comrades fell by your side,
your conduct was such as TO attract tho
attention AMI gOin tho approval Of alL
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RT0n certain occasion the coua.
sci took some exception to the ruling Of
the court on some point aud dispute
arose.
Iflhe court please, said the counsel.
Il wish to refer to this book for mo.
meni' aud OF The same time picked up q
volume.
There is no use Of referring TO any
book exclaimed tho court angTily' |
have decided the pint.
But your honor, protested tho aitOT.
noy.
Now, | don't want to hear anything
on tho subject, yelled the court. Il tell
you again that have decided the pint
Il know that was the rejoiuder am
satisfied ofthai; but this is a volume Of
Blackstone; ! am certain ho differs With
your honor, and only want to show you
what a foil Blackstone wna.'
'Ah, Indeed. exclaimed sho court,
smiling all oycL now you begin 10
talk.
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tho persons of the dead men, three OF
the most notorious cut.throats in Ireland
Gen. Aycrill's oGicial Report.
HEAuouARrERs, CAvArRY DJ1stoN !
DEr'r W, Va, Msy Esd, 'Gi !

OAF " a. Nho %Su' Va
GENERAL ORDERS NO. 8,
Tho Brig. General Commanding Cav
airy Division, desires to express his Sia.
ccrc thanks to the officers aud men Of
Ito Division for the uncomplOinipg for
titudp with which they have endured tho
terrible vicissiludos incident TO their 70
cent march of $50 miles, over mountains
without roads, aud across streams with
ou. lords; and the uuwAvering courage
with which they attacked and bold su.
periOr force of tho enemy near Wythc.
vile on the lo.h iust,, thereby enabling
another command to accomplish its pur'
poses without the opposition Of over.
wholmiug numbers.
Your country will remember your ho'
roism with gratitude, and the noble sac.
rifccs ond suiIcrings of our fallen com,
rades will be cherished forever in our
memories.
The l4th Pennsylvania and lst Va.
Cavalry first received tho shock of battle
while the % nnd 81 Va. Cavalry, aud
Slth 0. V. NJ. /. established line,
which the enemy had reason to respect
and remember,
Great credit is due to tho Brigade
commanders, Big Glen. DuRio and COL
Schocnmakcr, for tho energy and skill
they displayed.
While the coadue, Of oil was admim'
bic and deserving the praise Of tho Brig
Gen Commanding, he desires, without
making an inyidioua distinction, to Cx'
press his high appreciation for the skill.
fdl cvolu.ions Of the "a Va. Cavalry, uu-
der Colonel Powell, upon the fcId OF
battle. It was DressP Parade, which
continued without disorder, under hca
Wy fire during four hours.
The purposes Of the enemy wore foil
ed by the engagement, tho rOiitoOd was
reached and destroyed, New River
crossed, and the bofIled columns of the
enemy arrived in time to witness the de-
struction which oil the energies Of their
superior force, even 1frtttturyt HE'D
failed to prevent.
Tho Division Co mmOndcr also wishes
to thank the officers and men Of tho Di.
vision who have Iteated the inhabitants
Of the country with that courtesy, digni'
" and mognauimity, which is insepara'
bic 10 thel courage and greatness. Such
conduct cannot fail 10 uwasou in the
hearts ofthis delujcd people love and
respect for the government we are do
tcrminsd to restore and maintsin.
While We bing death and destruction
to rebels in arms, Let our bearing TO-
ward the helpless and peaceful citizen
be uabe coming soldiers of the United
States. Those few unworthy men who
have disgraced themselves and us by acts
OF luwless pilluge, should receive the
acorn and contempt Of every honorable
soldier in the command, and every ef.
fort should be made 10 bring them to
the punishment they deserve,
TSigned) W, ". AVERlLL,
Big.,GOn. COm'dg.
Official: WILL RuMsEY, a. A. q.
CnI. pn,veIl,s Official RcpoTt.
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BARBARA FRlRToHIE.
" !onS c wHuTtra

Up from the meadows rich with corn.
Clear in the cool September morn,
The clustered spirits Of Frederick stand,
Green walled by the hills Of Maryland
Round about them orchards sweep,
Apple and poacA tree iraited deep,
Fair as garden Of the Lord
To the eyes Of the furnished rebel horde
On that pleasant morn Of the early Fall
When Lee marshed over the mountain wall
Over the mountains winding down
Horse and foot, iuto Frederick town.
Foly lags with their silver stars,
Forty Aags with their crimson bars,
Flapped in the morning wind; the sun
OF noon looked down; and saw not one'
Up rose old Barbara Frietchie then,
Bowed with her iourscorc years and ten;
Braves. Of all in Frederick town,
She tool, up the flag the men hauled down
In her attic window the staff she set,
To show tina. one hear: was loyal yet.
Up the street came the rebel tread,
stonuwall Jackson riding ahpad
Under his slcuchcd hat lct. and right
He glanced ollf!ag met his sight.
"HGlty--thc dust. brown ranks stood fast.
"Fire."--ou. blazcd the rhe.blos:.
II .hiyared the window, pane and sash;
I. rest the banner with seam and cash.
Quick. as it fell, FROM the broken staff
Dame Barbara snatched the silken scarf,
She leaned far oul on the window SILL
And shools I; forth with loyal win.
"shcot, il You must this old gray head,
Bo, spare ou= country flag" she .aid.
A shade Of sadness. blush Of shame,
Over the face Of the lender came.
1heuobler nature within him stirred
TohfG that woman deeds and word.
"who touches a hair of goar gray head
Dies like dog! March on" he said
All day long through Frederick Street
Sounded the tread OF marching feet;
Alldaysloas ,as, frcc Gag tossed
Over the heads Of the re5elhost
Ever its torn folds rose and fell
On the loyalwinds that loved itwpll.
And though the hill.gaps sunset light
Shonc over j. v Nih & warm good night,
Barbara Frictchic's work is DER,
Aud the Rebel rides oil his raids no nioic.
Honor 10 her and let a tear
Fall, for her axe, on Sloucwalps bier
over Barbara Frietchic's grave,
Flag Of Freedom and Union wave
Peace aud order and beauty draw
Round thy symbol and Light and !awi
Aud ever the stars above look down
onthcstare below ia Frederick town.
--.lhanae MOatay,
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B@-A French writer says, Sorrow is
fruit, God does not lot it grow on q
branch too weak to bear II.
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EE-Tho swells oil tho ocean soon sub.
side. There aro good many 'Swclls'
on land that sub,ido about az soon.
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ET Ofwha, rudGs arc the Presidents
Of Lbe United StulsL! Cabinet.mRkeTh
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TOR sALE-THEEE FOUR STORY FIRST CLASS
= Tenement Rouses n Ihirtvlfth street in perfect
srdeI With moasrn mprovemens rent for cent
price Two or them have Terms the pur
sbaser No hnnlbua Cal and satisfy yourselves Apply
wH FETrRErcH, i57 East Thirty -second street. near
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nURSHAM,s FURNIrUgE ExPREss. f6
ID West Eleventh. street, betwcen tfth and sixth ave.
nues; panofortcs ranrgs mirrors china To- bussd and
shipped az parts % the world wagons FOR moving
furnltQre IN aiAy or ceupry, Furniture s.orvds
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lost AND FOUND.

100 LosT--oS WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 A YOUNG
~ and Fan Slut with cropped cars A liberal re.
ward viii he raid by leaving " al To Vest Thirty third
street, between seventh ana Bighth avenues.
JTorRD-oy THE i9rH INST. ABOUT PIER A.
North river cat rugged Yacht pa el white has no
name Thr owner have her by proving properly and
rsyi. pxrsnses Apply for one week 10 JAS cuon pier
l. North river
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For the Standard,
FOT me NIdHCuTu.
Gov. Vance in favor of a Convention.


On the 2OLh of February, 1864, the Conserva.
tves of Alexander County held Conyeution
meeting in Taylorsville. This meeting was gotten
up by Mr.. A. NJ. Boyle. He says be wrote the
resolutions himself which were presented to and
adopted by the meeting. One of the resolutions
favored the calling of Convention in this State
that it might call upon the other States to meet her
in Convention, to see if some steps could not be
naugurated to bring about negotiations for treaty
Of peace. Mr.. Boyle made q speech at that time
stating the necessity of Convention, and that
he wished North Carolina to be the pioneer in the
cause Of peace.
Mr.. Boyle states upon the stump that Gov. Vance
saw the resolutions referred to, and that the Gov
ernor said he stood upon those resolutions-that
he endorsed the one calling for u Conuention.-
Whether Gov. V. does this thing or not, leave
to him and his friend Mr.. Boyle who support
him and opposes Holden. This declaration Of Mr.
Boyle publicly delivered, was heard by Phin. Hor-
ton, Calvin j Cowles, and respectable number Of
citizens Of Wilkes county on the 4th Of July.
Mr.. Boyle was first in favor of Convention !;
then opposed to it but finally in favor Of it.
His resolutions we're ordered to be published in
the STANDARD, but when Gov. Vance made his
speech at Tayorsville, it was thought best not to
let them see daylight They have never been pub
lished. ONE WHO HEARD.
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heard him use it, IGlso deny the pen story pub
lished by the Slab sided sconndrel, Pennington,
about the woman and four children, and the feed
ing on grass But au done with him.
The Governor now touched upon Mr.. Boners
diers, their proves, &c, and to, the ladies who
were in front Of the stand If any votes have been
changed, Mr. Editor, have not heard of them. -
The Governor did not speak in that great states;
mike style requisite in treating Of the diicGl-
ties of people struggling for life and liberty he
did not tell the people of the signs Of the times oil
the hopes and prospects of the future There was
not that exalted, deliberate iuductiye thinking IN
the GoVernors speech that was looked for, and that
should characterize man holding the Office OF
Chief Magistrate of great sovereign State speak
ing to people clad in the habiliments of SORROW.
l hope that have not perverted any meaning
of the Governors. Rest assured the people will
vote and VOTE right this time without speeches.
AQUILA.
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A PEACE PARTY AT THE NoRTu.-All accounts
recently received from the North indicate that the
friends of peace will control the Democratic Con-
Vention to meet in Chicago about the close of next
month. Much, of course, will depend upon the
result Of military movements now in progress, but
events at present point to the adoption of policy
which will make direct issue with Lincoln's pol
icy of war and subjugation: For the first time
SINCE the commencement of the war, the adoption
of such policy by any party at the North has
become a possibility. The coming on Of the e.
nancal crisis at the North with the failure Of Grant
and Sherman, will make that party triumphant
Wilmington Journal
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ARcHBlsEoPs CT New YORK AND BALTMoRE-Bis-
hop McCluskey, Of Albany, has been appointed
Archbishop Of New York, and Bishop Spaulding
of Kentucky, has been appointed Archbishop Of
Baltimore. Both are Americans by birth, and dis
tnguishrd for their Christian and liberal spirit and
extensive requirements.
Secretary Seward endeavored to prevent their sp-
pointmen and instructed the United States mister
at Rome, Mr.. Rufus King, to represent to His Rol-
ness Plus TX, that the appointment of Bishop TimOn
to the Archdiocese of New York. and the transfer of
Archbishop Purcell, or the appointment: Of Bishop
Rosecrans to Baltimore, would be acceptable to the
United States government" His Holiness, having
a supreme contempt for the recommendations Of
Seward, and no sympathy for q government that
desecrates the churches of both Catholic and Pro-
testant gave no consideration to the recommends
ton Of Seward, but appointed the gentleman named
above
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stull- 4f)prklp 5tanharA:
FRAN the London Punch
LIAM MAKSPEAOE THACKERAY.

WILLIAM MAKEPEAOE THAGKERAY.
He was a cynic By his life all wrought
OF generous acts, mild words and gentle Ways
His heart wide open to all kindly Thought,
HIS hand so quick to give, his tongue 10 PRAISE
He was cynic: you might read it writ
In that broad brow, crowned with Its silver mari
In those blue eyes with chiid-hke candor liz,
10 the sweet smile his lips were wont to wear
he uasa cynic: by the love that chung
ABB ut him from his children, friends and KIN
By the sharp pain, light pen and gossip tongue r-
Wrought in him, chatting the sofi heart "ltnin:
He was a cynic; let his books confess
His DO66ias silent love: or yet more rare
His NeaUo0R1e's chiValry and simplenessi
His Little Sistsr's life OF loving care.
And if his acts, affections, works and ways
Stamp not upon the man the cynic's sneer,
From life to death, oh, public, turn your gaze
The last scene Of cynical career
These unlimited crowds, this hush that lies
Unbroksn, till the solemn words OF prayer
Frum many hundred reverend voices rise
Into the sunny stiffness Of the air.
These tears, in eyes but little used 10 tears,
These sobs, from manly lips, hard set and Rr1m'
Of friends, to whom his life lay bare for years.
Of strangers who but knew his BOOKS mol niui'
A cynics Yes--if tits the cynics part
To track the serpent's trail with saddened eye'
To mark how good and i'll divide the heart,
How lives in chequered shade and sunshine lie;
How cen the best unto the worst is knit
By brotherhood of Weakness, sin and care;
How, even in the worst, sparks may be Int
To show all is not utter darkness there.
Through Vani:y's bright Haunting fair he walked,
Marking the puppets dance the jugglers plsy;
Saw virtue tripping, honest effort banked,
And sharpened wit on roguery's downward way
Aud told us what he saw and if he smiled
His smile had more of sadness than OF mlrth,
But more Of love than either. Indebted,
Gentle, alike by accident of birth
And gift of courtesy, and grace OF love;
When shall his friends bind such another trienof
For hem, and for his children God above,
Has comfort; let us bow; God knows the end'
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York Institute, June 90, 1854.
TO THE PEOPLE OF THE 5OTH sD

ITO THE PEOPLE OF THE 5OTH yTT1
- TORlAL DISTRICT, NURTH-CAROLINI-G
Low CITIZENS AND SOLDIERS AT the urgent sOIrtI-
oil many Conservatives of he District aunouDe M
candidate, to represent the Counties of CLAW, C.r.
Macon, jackson and Haywood in the Senate Of he :
Legislature Of the State
1t IS not possible for any man to foresee what ns
may come before the Legislature of the State at Il, y
session, or what the events of war may make neces1
the protection of the State and the security Of he m
out On all the measures that may come before that b
shall, f eiected be advised by consult and act vt
Conservative party Of the State and with the view 4,
cnrhg negotiations, and an honorable peace Iamas4
C0nser awe K. NJ. BESRH
Franknn' N. T., June 20, 1854. 3V-GR
9 PrOgress and Henderson Times COPY.
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THO THE VOTERS OF CHATHAM COUN.
TY.-I take this method of informing my friends and
the public that date for the Office of Sheriff
the said County Ny principles truly Conservative.
and will feel under many obligations for the support Of
my friends shall canvass the County If health will
permit. = P. SNIPES. Z,
New Hops, June 6, 1854 ss-stpd.
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MASH COUNTY..-.I ADOPT THIS METH
~ I'd Of announcing myself cand date for the Senate
in Nash County at the approaching election make this
al the urgent solicitation of many friends
Ny principles strictly Conservative Ihod that civil
liberty should be maintained at ell hazards otherwise all
sacrifices aud suerngs in this will ha been in
Tsin; and also in favor Of negotiations for honor
able peace. eected pledge myself to do all in my pow
the County and secure honorable peace
A HINTON.
June 81, 1854. 3l-tepd.
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June 80, 1854.


EELLOW.CITIZENS OF RANDOLPH
Il COUNTY, candidate to represent ron in the
House of Commons in he next General Of North
Carolina
Ny Affairs such that will not be prac cable for
to visit the different precincts of the County before the
election.
think every candidate should let the people know his
position
In politics. Conservative after the strsest sect"
in favor of the great principles forth by Gov.
Brown Stephens and Holden IyOted for Christian and
Leach for Congress will not vote for any for any
position who in favor Of negotiating for honora-
BILE peace. If elected, promise give every measure
that may before the Legislature my careful attent ion
and do what think best for the people of Randolph. In
all cases shall eudeaVor to carry out the wishes Of my
constituents. JOEL ASHW0RTH,S
June So 1864. 83-tepd.
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ASrouscRnrsr OF CANDIDATES.
.n,o THE VOTERS or cHATHAM coUN-

rrIn ruE vOTEIas OF CHATHAM COUN.
y-At the solictation Of many soldiers IN the army,
A we'll as Of many friends home. announces
candidate for the House Of Commons hom ~
b.va rceived NO solcitanns from the Rahabites tne
American Heroes or the sgarchS or those who say ~
home 10 make money out Of the families OF the soldiers
and their spare time in abusing better men than
themseyes as disloya stand fairly and square On me
platform Of Stephens and Brown. Of Georgi, ana
Holden for against the world and oeSse ma
without the election Of such men 70 ofce we W never
have permanent peace So far as the soldiers are con-
erned do not wish to appear to boast but will say
eordn0 10 INV means than any Vancete in the County Oh
Chatham. IT.. ia. AZ. A.
Fellow citizens and soldiers 10 the polls on the Gay
of election and vote for Conservatives, you wOua
have peace and be free people. Do not be intimidaied
but stand up for your rights amy u.nnuAID
Ill 1oRA -66-te.
10y The Pre0rsss, Confederate, Oessrrer, and Garot
mum will please copy till election, and forward DIS 10
Standard Office. r
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GUILFORD COUNTY...WE ARE AU.
u ihorized 70 announce ROBERT P. DICK, Esq, as
candidate to represent the people Of Guford County
the Senate of the next Legislature.
July II, 1854 ee-td.