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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1864-12-14
Gen. Jackson and EIis Clerk

While Gen. jackson was President OF
the United States he was tormcnted day
after day 10y importunate visitors Gas most
Chief Magistrates of this country are)
whom lie did not care to see, and in con-
sequence gave strict directions to the mes
! seDger at the door to admit only certain
! persons on particular day, when he was
more busy with State affairs than usual
/ In spite of the psremptory orders. how
ever, the attendant boiied into the apart
Inent during the afternoon and informed
the General that person was outside
whom he could not control, and claimed
10 see him-orders or no orders
s. | won't submit TO the annoyance"
exclaimed the old gentleman neryousIy.
= " ho is it ?"
s. Don't know, sir"
{" Don't know? What's his nams :"
His name! Beg pardon, sir, its a
woman
A woman, Show her in," said the
President, wiping his face, and the next
moment there entered the Generals apart
ment a neatly clad female of past the
middle age, who advanced cour,eously to-
-
clair offered her.
d" BE seated, madam" he said
"1hank you," said the lady, throw
ing aside her veil, revealing a handsome
face 10 her entertainer.
'sMy mission hither TO day." contin-
ued the fair speaker, sis novel one, and
you can aid me, perhaps"
Madam, command me-" said the |
General.
.'You are very kind. sir, l am a
poor woman, General"
Poverty, is no crime, madam"
NO, sir But have little family |
TO care for I'm widow, sir, ana "A |
clerk employed in one of the departments |
of vour administration is indebted to me |
for board to a considerable amount, which |
l cannot collect. l need the money badly !
and came TO ask if a portion of his pay |
cannot be stopped from time to time, until |
this claim of mine, an honest one. Gen
eral, of which he had the full value,
shall be cancelled
II really-madam-that is | have no
control in that way. What is the amount !
of the bill!'
'Seventy dollars, sir here it is"
"Exactly, l see; and his salary mad
am"
at is said to be $1,000 year"
"And not pay his board bill p
CAS- you see, sir; this has been
sta!.ding unpaid for five months. Three
days hence he will draw his monthly pay,
and thought, sir, you would be kind
enough
"Yes, have it. Go to him again
and get his note at thirty days"
''ifs note, sir! 1t wouldn't be worth
the paper ON which it was written he
pays no one dollar voluntarily"
:. But he will give you his note, will he
not, madam.
'sOh. yes. he would be glad to Lave a
respite that way for month, no doubt"
.:That's right, then. Go to him and
obtain his note, at thirty days from to-
day; give hm a receipt in full and come
to me this evening"
The lady departed, called upon the
Young lark, and dunned him for The
amount; at which he only smiled, and
she finally asked him for his note"
s.To be sure,' said he, with chuckle;
ss give notel Sartin, and much good
may it do you, mum.
you'll pay it when it falls due, won't |
you" said the lady.
s.Oh, certainly was the reply
In the evening she again repaired to the
White House with the note. The Presl- |
dent pu, his broad endorsement on the
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1864-12-14
A DINE FOR a KISS A traveller near

4 DINE FOR a KISS A traveller near
the close Of weary days drive over a
lonely and muddy road, came to a little
log cabin in the forest, and asked for q
drink. y young woman supplied his
wants, and afterwards, as she was the
first woman he had seen for several
days, he offered her dime for kiss
1t was duly taken ard paid for, and the
young lady, who had never seen dime
before, looked at it with some curiosity,
then asked what she should do with it,
lie replied, what she chose, as it was hers,
If that's the case" said she, you
may take it back and give me another
kiss!''
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1864-12-14

@ DR.. Barnes being inclined to sleep
during a dull, prosy sermon,a friend who
was with him joEed him on his having
nodded now and then. Barnes insisted
on his having been awake all the time.
{" Well then," said his friend, 90 can you
tell me what the sermon was about 7"
Yes, can," he answered, cit was
about An hour too long -
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1864-12-14

sg During the examination OF wit
ness as TO the location of the stairs in 4
house. the counsel asked him
Which way do the stairs run p
The witness very innocently replied,
''One way they run up stairs and tba
other way they run down stairs"
The learned counsel winked both eyes,
and then took look at the ceiling
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1864-12-14

ez- Pat was employed at a furnace.
He was ordered TO take the wheeled
cart with the oxen, and draw some iron
to particular spot and dump it. He
brought the load to the place designed.
and after ges,icu!ating wildly to his meek
oxen, exclaimed - Rare up rare up
ye bastes, and throw the load overheard. ;"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1864-12-14

81 Mr.. Jenkins was dining at very
frugal table, and piece of bacon near
him was very small. The lady of she
house remarked to him: Pray, Mr. Jen-
kins, help yourself to that bacon. Don't
be afraid of it. s' No indeed madam
Eve seen piece twice as large, and it did
not scare me Bit
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1864-12-14

e. A clergyman, who was copsoling
young widow upon the death OF her hus-
band, spoke in a very serious tone, re-
marking that, 'sHe was one OF the few.
You cannot find his equal. you know"
To which The sobhing fair one replied,
with au almost broken heart, q don't
know, but III try."
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1864-12-14

g. This way, captain = shouted an
English soldier at Inkermann; I have q
prisoner
We'll, bring him here
i should like to, but the scoundrel
won't let 60
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e. All, Sam, SO you've been in
trouble-have you p
Yes jim, yes
We'll, cheer up, man, adversely tries
US and shows up our better qualities"
Ah, but adversely didn't try me, it
was an old vagabond of a judge, and he
showed my worst qualities"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1864-12-14

g. A Lawyer, in cross examining u
witness, asked him among other things,
where he was on particular day to
which he replied, 90 in company with two
friends" Friendsl' echoed the lawyer
- Two thieves, l suppose you mean"
80 They may be so,' replied the witness :
- for they were both lawyers"
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eg- " You can do anything if you have
patience" said an old uncle to his nephew
water can be carried in a sieve, if you
can only wait"
Glow long 2" asked the pctulanS
spendthift,
Till it freezes"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1864-12-14

g. a stingy husband threw off the
blame of the lawlessness of his children in
company by saying his wife always gives
them their own way
Poor things" was the prompt reply,
It's all | have to give them"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1864-12-14
9 Two centuries ago not one

sS Two centuries ago not one in a
hundred wore stockings. Fifty years age
not one boy in thousand was allowed
TO run at large at night. Fifty yeaIs ago
not one girl in a Thousand made waiting
maid OF her mother Wonderful improve
mcnt, in this wonderful age.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1864-12-14

es- Ii you wish TO appear agreeable n
society. says Talleyrand, YOU mus, CON
sent to be taught many things which you
KNOW Already.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1864-12-14

CO Mike, why don't you fire at
those ducks boy-don't you see you have
a whole flock before your gun ?''
&" l know | have, but when l get
good aim at one, two or three others will
swim righ; betwixt it and me-
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1864-12-14

ry- The Congressmen-sly oid rats
are preten,ling TO their wives that living Is
so dear in Washington the ladies nlus' re
main nj home this session
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Secretary

John Smith retired to private life at
once, and thenccforth found it convenient
to live on much smaller allowance than
twelve hundred dollars a year.
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e5- 4 know l am a perfect bear IN.
my Manner said a young farmer to his
sweetheart. . No indeed, yo0 are not,
John you have never hugged me yet.
You are more sheep than bear
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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-12-24
ARRANGEMENTS are ranidly heing made 10

Arrangements are rapidly being made to
put the first corps of Gen. Hancock into the
field at the earliest moment. Many old and
tried officers will be placed in command and
their names will be announced in few days.
Steps are being taken which will induce each
State to forward veterans to join this corps.
Arrangements are, it is said, in progress by
which State or other local bounty may be
paid here to a veteran recruit who may have
himself credited to any particular locality he
may prefer. For any veteran sent to Wash
ington so accredited any locality, certificate
viii be given. 1t is in the interest of all To-
calities to send as many veterans as possible,
as they are not subject to the draft and yet
can be properly credited to any particular To-
cality. The Government bounties given to
the veterans of the 1st corps are given to no
others, and superior inducements are there
fore offered to enlist in this corps. The time
is short and localities must be prompt to for
ward men and thus take advantage of the
Government bounties to fill their quotas. 1t
is only necessary to take the veteran recruit
to Provost Marshal, who win forward him
free of expense to Washington. Let it be
remembered that these veteran soldiers are
not subject to the draft, and any one enlisted
is clear gain on the quota of any future
draft. er
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-12-24

see soon. Hood, Forrest, and all their west
ern army are in this vicinity threatening an
attack. All are waiting, with interest, the
result, as much is pending in this great bat
tie which is inevitable. About 800 of ths
43d are now in Nashville, many in the hospi--
tai. and the balance having been sent to
guard the cars from guerriilas.
The health of those present is good, all
feeling in fine spirits, and ready for any
emergency which may come. r. L. w.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-12-24

The exchange of prisoners which had tenn
porarily ceased at Savannah, is now progress
sing as rapidly as practicable in Charleston
harbor. In consequence of this, in accord
ance with arrangements previously made,
the bombardment of the city of Charleston
has been temporarily suspended and will not
be resumed till the exchange is concluded.
The bombardment ceased on Sunday mron-
Ing, the 4th inst, and the operation of trans
ferl'ing the prisoners was soon after begun.
1t was expected that two or three weeks
would be required to complete the exchange.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-12-24

The following is list OF. sanitary articles
issued to Mrs. Harvey during the month of
November, 1864:
boxes crackers, Is bottles blackberry brandy,
IL Of whlskey of catawba bitters. Of ketchup,
Of cranberry sauce, IL cans condensed milk, IL of
tomatoes, IL of blackberries, of ext. beef, of
mustard. pounds chocolate, 6 of fariDs, IL pairs
slippers I2of socks "a combs, 50 shirts, 80 draw
ers 20 pillow slips, IL hotties raspberry vinegar, IL
Of ginger wine, IL of catawba wine, % of brandy
cherries % fruit jars fruit, 10 pounds dried
black 90 OF dried apples, IS of crackers,
of starch, SO pillow cases, "a towels, Is COM
forts, dressing gowns, ITO pairs of mittens, 144
handkerchiefs, is gallons pickles.
]. G. Brown, -
Agent U. s. Sanitary Commission.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-12-24
HEADQUARTERS BOTH WIS. Vols.


HIS Excellency, James r.. LeUis:
SIR, have the honor to send you herewith a
report of the operations of the Seth Regiment in
the late battle of Hatcher's Run on the 9th day
ON the night of the 24th inst, went about two miles
TO the rear, when We camped till O'Clock p. N :,
on the Goth, when the % and Sd Divisions started
for the left. We marched till 10 O'Clock p. NJ.
and bivouacked for the night at O'Clock A. NJ !,
Oct 9th we took up our line OF march and arrived
within hearing of the enemy at O'Clock A. NJ
Lieut. Ripley, while we were advancing, sent
with Company A, 20 feel the enemy. lie deploy ed
his company in front of the Brigade, driving in the
enemy's skirmish line, and capturing their rifle
pits There was considerable diminishing till II
my. We were formed in line of battle with the I'd,
and Sd Brigades on our right, aud the Sd Division
on our left and rear. protecting our rear. At
O'Clock the enemy with strong force, charged the
Sd Division, breaking their line and causing them
to retreat in confusion and following them, cut
ting of all communication with our rear. Seeing
the perilous situation we were in, ordered my
Regiment to face by the rear rank, ok bayonets,
and charged. taking them on the flank, causing
them te break and run In this movement, cap
tured about one hundI ed prisoners aud one stand
of colors then ordered my Regiment TO face by
the front rank, aud moved them to their original
position.
Lane and Ripley, the only officers with me. de-
serve much prsise, and am under great obliga-
tious the assis ance they rendered in executing
the orders throughout the entire engagement -
Too much cannot be said of the bravery of the
men, exposed as they were TO Calling fire of ar
tillery enhading our line for the period of four
houIs without cessation, and ready without finch
ing to execute with promptness every movement
that was ordered.
Surg Woodward and Capt Van Nest, Chaplain,
of regme nt, were near TO render all the assist
ance 10 the wounded that their limited means
would allow. The casualties of the regiment were
small, being but fifteen, killed, wounded and miss
ing. am very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
G.. A. FISK. Capt, Com. Regt,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-12-24

In the South Carolina Legislature resolu-
tions have been introduced deprecating peace
negotiations until dissolution of the Union
is conceded. Gov. Bonham in his message to
the South Carolina Legislature, opposes peace
without independence.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-12-24

In the North Carolina Legislature resolu-
tions have been introduced in favor of send
ing commissioners to Washington to nsgo-
tiats q peace.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-12-24

The horses, carriages &C., belonging to the
establishment of Lord Lyons, have been sold
at auction. This disposition of his property,
indicates that Lord Lyons will not soon re-
turn to this country, If at ALL
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-12-24
ARMY OF TIE Potomac. H'Do'Rs 36TH Wis RECT, J
On the left of Petersburg, Va,
December I, 1864.

December /, 1854.
BRIG. Gen. Thomas, Ad1t. Gen. U. s. L..
SIR have the honor herewith to transmit a
report Of the "morai condition and general aisto-
My commission bears date July %, 1864, but in
consequence of long and severe illness which I
had u my way here did not reach the army un Gil
the 22d of October, which is the date of my m us
ter The regiment left camp at Madison for the
service on the 10th of May last. Up to the
time came among them they had no Chaplain
They entered at once into an active campaign and
in consequence Of long marches and frequent en-
gagements, they had received very little religious
service or moral influence from any Of the voiuns
tary benevolent agencies, as the Christian Commits
sion the American Tract Society, &c. Knowing
these facts, was prepared to ind them somewhat
demoralized still, to their credit take pleasure
in reporting their moral condition far in advance Of
what might have expected TO find it. The strict
w religious element present is very SMALL have,
however, received all the respect. Christian court
esy and encouragement in my work from officers
and privates thai could ash. Pubic prayer has
been frequently made with the entire regiment on
Inspection day and religious service held on the
Sabbath when our position and the weather would
permit. am happy to say the moral tone of the
regiment seems to be improving
None have been killed, none very dangerously
wounded, and none very Ill since 1 came among
them. They left Madison, officers and prlvstes,
900 strong, they now number about 700; of these
217 are mere duty, about l25 are prisoners, the
pitfalls. A very few are absent sick leave.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
P.S. VAN NEST, Chaplain Both Wis.
will add in conclusion of this already too
long letter, single item of great interest to
me, and which must be peculiarly gratifying
to the friends at home, that yesterday Sab
BATH afternoon, an agreement was volunta-
rily entered into by some officers of the reg
iment, and last night the pledge was drawn
and signed by IL out of is present, that they
would not use any ardent spirits up to the LIST
of January, 1865, and those who signed their
names added under the heard of remarks,
!" Bully for it," Most cheerfully," &c. This
is good beginning, and it is earnestly hoped
that others viii follow, and the time be in
definitely extended.
Respectfully. P. S. VAN NEsr,
Chaplain seth Wisconsin.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-12-24

In dispatch few days ago, giving list
of promotions by brevet, the name of Gen.
Meade was included as being made Brevet
Major General. This was incorrect. He
was made full Major General in the regular
army, to date Aug. 18th, 1854, to rank next
Sherman. This promotion was conferred at
the special request of Gen. Grant
The Savannah Republican says when Gov.
Brown fed from MiIledgeville he took all his
own property, even to the cabbages that
grew in his garden, but he was not so diligent
in looking after the State property. All the
powder of the State at Milledgeville was left
behind, also 5000 stand of arms, both of
which fell into the hands of the enemy.
The Tri5uae's Potomac army special thus
sums up the results of Warren's expedition !:
" Making a rapid march of so miles he dis
troyed three important bridges, over 20 miles
of railroad, large amount of forage and 9TH
er stores, burned Sussex Court House, cap
turej score or two of prisoners, and reach
ed camp having sustained but trifing loss.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-12-24
WINFIELD s. HANCOCK,
Maj. Gen. Vols.
HEADQUARTERS SECOND ARMY Corps,
BEFORE PETERSBURG, November %, 1854. (

J N
General Orders No as
In compliance with, and by authority of, orders
from the headqu arters of the army, assume COM
mand of the Second Corps. 1t is natural that
should feel some difidence in succeeding to the
command of so distinguished a soldier as Major
General Hancock. l can only promise you that L
shall try to do my duty and preserve your reDuta-
ton unsullied, relying upon you to sustain me by
that skill and courage which you have so conspcu-
ously displayed many fields.
A. A. HUMPHREYS, Maj. Gen. Vols
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-12-24
SAD SCENES.

The dead and dying are carried off the
steamer first, and the battalions arranged as
before. l could narrate many tales of sad
ness and woe, for know that underneath the
emaciated forms, that are borne on stretchers
to the hospitals, and those with little more
life, who are slowly, foot by foot, making
their way to the space near the barracks,
there are crushed spirits and bruised hearts
that only await the time and occasion for ut
terance more at length than they have al
ready poured out to me; but, for the slight
est attention they receive, they pass on with
"God bless you" ooh thank you" How
kind" &c.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-12-24

Il aesc BIZ of Fare-Federal oerslts Confeda--
ate Bread Gratitude for the meW Fare
Cheers for Uncle ISan-7He Dead and Dy-
ing-7he Insane Ve1min and Disease.
The awful scenes which are to be witnessed
at the landing of our soldiers just released
from rebel dens of wretchedness and torture
are heart rending in the extreme. We have
before alluded to this subject, giving some
incidents in illustration of the condition of
our brave hearted soldiers after their long
Imprisonment, but there are some details of
a soul narrowing nature yet to be given. We
find the following in the correspondence of
the Philadelphia Press
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-12-24
THE INSANE.

Some had become insane; their wild gaze
and clenched teeth convinced the observer
that their reason had fed. Others were idi-
otto. A few were living in spasms perhaps
the realization of the hope long cherished,
yet oft deferred, or the welcome sound of the
music sent forth by the military band, was
more than their exhausted nature could bear.
When blankets were thrown over them, no
one would have supposed that human form
lay beneath, save for the small prominence
which the bOny head and feet indicated. Oh,
God of justice, what retribution awaits the
perpetrators of such slow and awful murder?
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-12-24

care of them both. hut the great majority of
those who come West, seem to lose all re
gard for their families, if not all sense Of OBJ
legation and decency.
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