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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-03-04
(From the Rockingham Regi:ter,)
Col. A. w. Hartman,

This gallant Confederate officer, captured
Immediately after the battle Of Gettysburg,
has been confined, up to the last Of Jsnua
ry, ct Johnson's Island, Ohio Letters
have been received from him pretty regular.
~ since he was carried to this Federal pris
on. He has almost entirely recovered from
the serious injuries received at the time Of
his capture. Il will DO remembered that
his horse fell. upon him, breaking his collar
bone and doing him other injury. He reps
rssents Johnson's Island as not an uncorn-
Portable prison, oil things considered. Hc
is as cheerful 40 lie can Be- under the circum-
stances, and breathes firm, decided and
defiant spirit. The Confederate Army had
not IN its service bravcr man than Col.
Asher Harman. and it lost not better off,
Ger than when he fell into the Lends Of the
enemy. We hope the day Is not far dis
tant when be will again return to his aa-
tive bills to fash his sword proudly in the
face Of the foe, or to sit down with the
"loyed ones at homo" in the enjoyment Of
our hard-earaed independenee--an indepen-
dence to which he cheerfully consecgated
the best energies OF his chivalrous nature.
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TN THE COUNTY COURT oFAUGUsTA, !
4 february 22d 1864.

All OF the setting Justices OF the county having
been summoned to sppeGF here (and majority
being presently pursuant 70 tho order Of the Court
Of the January term Isat, 10 take into considera.
~ ench articles as tho Conr: may deem necessary
IN ~. support Of this INDECENT Soldiers and Sail
ors ~ ~, county, who have been disabled in the
military serve and Of she widows and minor
ch;ldryn Of such SOL. iecs nd sailors who have died
in such service.
Thornton Berry, for district No. /.
John TrimbIe, for district No. 2.
John j. LareT AMI Vim. T. Rush, for Crosnvilis
district.
George A. Bruce and Dsrd S. Bell, for Wsrne.-
boro dstric,.
James \ osntrr * J..spl D. Craig sos New
Hope.
William H. Gar,bla and cyrus Brown FOR III.
Sidney district.
John q. Fulton and Joha G. Rivercomb, so7 Nj.
Scion district.
brock district.
A. B. Lighter and William ". Montgomery, for
rhnrchvile districts, agents il their respective
districts, and said agents s4re hereby authorized
and empowered to purchase Germ at the price Of
ten dollars per bushel; douc Sl00 per BARREL bacon
1t 81 so cents per pound Tor the Of the indig-
ent persons above named. And should said agents
DO unable to procure BY purchase, at the pricss
aforesaid. supply OF the articles needed for the
nurpose aforesaid, then the said agents eInpow
cred, authorized sud required to impress within
tbeir respective districts, such quantity Of the sup
nile. REQUIRED for the purpose aforesaid, and pay
Tar the same the Same prices and rates paid by he
Copnuissone1s appointed sr The State Of Virgin
in. under the act OF Congress Of the Confederate
States, regulating impre5snents, preferring arti-
cles in the hands OF persons who may have pur-
chased the same FOR purpose Of speculation.
Extract Teste.l
March In NI. A. BURNETT. d. G..
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4 Word to the Wise.

We copy below an editorial article
from our contemporary Of the Rocking
ham Register which seems but just
and fair and accords with our senti-
ments, but we do not restrict ourselves
to Menonites and Thinkers, believing
that every man whether over the age or.
exempted by the provisions ofthe Mill
tary bill is now called upon do his dn
ty and hi. whole duty and is recreant
to his trust if he fails to do it. We
are glad to be able to say that the
farming class in .nis county are bend
ing their energies to produce to the
greatest possible extent.
To onr German Friends.
We wish to say word to our German
friends, the Thinkers and the Mcnnoni.es,
on the subject Of their duty to their Govern
ment and their country in this crisisin our
fortunes They~are exempt from all mill
tary duty by the simple payment Of Q few
hundred dollars The Confederate States
Congress has shown its respect for their
rights Of conscience, and has ratified the OBJ
! legation into which the Government had
heretofore entered It is expected Of them
all thai they will do their duty fully sin
the field Of agriculture and Of peace at
home. They must all 60 to work now and
raise all the provisions which their farms
can possibly produce. The Goyernmet e1-
poets it Of them, and they ought to do 1t
It will be seen and known who ofthem now
fails to do his duty We have heard it
stated that some Of them did not intend to
raise more upon their farms than will DO nee
essary to pay their taxes. We do not be-
licve this; but il it should turn out to be
true, we pledge ourselves to report to the
| world and to the Government the names OF
| all such enemies their country, for enemies
lof their country they certainly are.
The Confederate Congress meets again in
May, and if it shall then be found that any
man who has been allowed to remain ct
home has not done his duty a, a farmer,
we hope the law may be 90 changed as to
put him into the ranks Of the army. No
man ought now to be allowed to remain IN
the Confederaoy who will not do his whole
duty to his country. Virginia expects and
has right to expect that every man will
do his duty
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NM
BunsAu Or CosscaTr7ios,l
nIcHsosp. Va. saiy 2los, 1908.
To answer numerous inquiries. and so correct sr-
rors nos uncommon. she following nosics 10 pub
lished 50 all concerned:
/. Under the recens call OF the President, OK
tending she conseript age, all substtutions have
ceased 10 be valid II the substitute be less shaa Is
years old, and is not others wise exempt By Law.
.. Membership (unlesa sc an officer duly accept
ed By the War Department. Of local organiss
tons for home defence or special service, confsfs
no claim to exemption from Confederate eervice
neither does service the milisla unless in case o
officers actually IN commission who haveduly quail
ihcd.
8. Hereafter anv ore furnishing substitute vii;
become Liable in his own person whenever the ser-
vices Of the substitute are LOST 10 the Government
from any cause osher shan the casusltes Of war.
4. Applications ?or exemption. on any aroend
whatever, mus. first be addressed 30 ths loost Ca
rolling officer, whe. If he has not powep.O aeS. Or
10 in doubs, will refer them 60 higher authority,
with report Of the Yacts Ill sueh addressed dt-
rect 20 higher authority will necessarily And insa
rishv be referred bsek for local examination and
report and the applicants will thas have useeasly
lost time and prolonged suspense.
Appeals against adverse decisions by local ON
GERS will be fora afded BY sfgem 10. hearing, when
anv plausible ground Of appesl 10 set forsa.
s. Commandapss OF oon5cripss vi!i give this no.
siee extensive circulation IN shs local prsss q ,he?
respective States.
G. " LAY, IL. Col. A. A. o..
July 81. 9ss3.---tf Acting Chief oi Bursau.
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War between the United States and
Fgahee.

The editor os the Columbus Sun learns
from reliable parties direct through the lines
from Chattanooga. that the Federal officers
there, including General Thomas, consider
a war between France and the Unitedstates
inevitable, aud 50 express themselves pub
licly. One OF them, g Brigsdier General,
formerly an Ohio politician, was heard to
eay that unless the rebellion could be crushed
before she close Of the ensuing spring cam
paign, the final success Of the United States
was extremely doubtful, 30 the Jeff Davis
Government would then have powerful
ally operating from Mexico as base, in
case of failure to overrun Georgia and Viz
ginia this Spring, he thought New Orleans
would be the irst place attacked By the
French Emperor.
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T1ROSP ECTUS.-The undersigned will issue, in
Il Few weeks, at Eichmohd, Va, weekly jour,
nal 80 be called
'eTiIE sOUTHERN PUNCH"
Il will Be nearly duplicate size, form and gen
eral features Of ths worid-renowaed london
sspuneh," so long an acknowledge power N the
British Isles in she reformation Of public ahnsss,
and the enlightenment OF the pu.ic mind, flashing
as il did With the genias Of Hood 81 jerrold, and
. host Of WIFE, poets, snJ phitnsoI.he thinkers.
The yrorrietors OF ''lhe Southern Punch bring
to HE dicus task q te5sYul!y conducting snch
journal, the advantages ofcapisa, abundant .aen
Il resources, and practical skill. The editor FOR
NAM years past, has bsen connected, in seaaing
editorial .ascity, With the largess daily papers Of
New oresns ID Mob.le, while the gentlemen who
bage charge Of tho Typographical and engraving
densrtment. ere unsgrp .ssa IN thss ss4ll neeessa
rs 70 success. - -, o
Every number will be igis..srssed With nuneroa.
eats appropriate TO the times, nuns 'o0' aha &c
rous from tho hands Of one Of the Dese Ei, tSusfs
on the consinent-an artist whose name IS gatl. -
to the reading public Of the South
In fine, the undersigned are determined 90 MAKE
the s.Southesn Punch" the spicesb and moss reA-
dable and the best illustrated literary Journal in
America. IL shall distance competition.
Terms Subscription for single copies, Sl0 per
annum. News dealers ST the rate OF sl5 per han
dred copies. Address.
OVERALL, CAMPBELL, HUGHES 4 co,
Publishers, Richmond Va.
YEA. Editors giving the above CT more iasef~
tions will be entitled to copy gratis
June 20.
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EeuF Per Cent Beds.

It will be seen by reference to the
Depositary's notice in another column
that lie is prepared to receive money
for FOUR PER CENT bonds. Those who
desire to invest the old issue in these
bonds should not sie1ay until the last
moment for fear that the rush may be
too great 10 be accommodated. Call
on 4. f. Kinney, ESQ, Depository, e.
Circuit Court Clerks office.
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Treasury Notice as TO Funding Under
Act OF February IL, 1864.
TREASURY DEP AaTNENT, C. s. A.

TREASURY DEP ARTMENT, C.S. Al
RIeHAoNp, Feb, 20, 1864.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL HOL-
IL dsrs of Treasury Notes not bearing interest,
that they may exchange the same Immediately at
the office Of the Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer,
or Of any Depository, for certificates which will
entitle them to four per cent Bonds; and that the
said privilege will continue until the lst April en-
suing, after which, all notes avcr the denomination
OF FIVE dollars can be funded only at 662s cents to
the dollar, except one hundred dollar notes. which
after that date, are longer receivable for public
dues, and can only be funded as Al additional re-
duction of ten per cent. per month.
The certificates issued, together with the Bonds
for which they may be exchanged, are receivable
for taxes Of the year 1868 aTsho full amount e.,
pressed on the face without interest; AND ARE
NOT SUBJECT TO THE TAX IMPOSED FOR
THAT YEAR on OTHER BONDS AND CRED
IT'S.
Iuo short time allowed should admonish all hol-
ders promptly to present the netes, and not -.
the chance Of exclusion bY the pressure which will
occur at tte end Of the month os March.
&C. MEMMINGER.
Secretary Of Treasury.
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Confederate Money.

Since the enactment the Currency
and Tax bills, as was anticipated by
many would be the case till April lst,
u,ices have been attempted TO be
raised. and from TO CAUSE that we
can see An EXCUSE is given, that
sellers are forced to do from the
f.ct that they are compelled to fund
their money or exchange Cor the new
issue at. 80 Is per cent discount, or
IN other words three dollars for two.
There is no reason for this increase ID
the prices of articles hela for sale. 1t
the seller could save himself ct tho
prices he sold at before the passage OF
these acts he can not possibly lose by
either the funding or exchange Of his
old notes. Suppose that he funds
what viii pay his taxes for the year
1864, which, sll who have any large
amounts to pay will do, he certainly
has not lost q cent by that operation
virtually paying his taxes with the old
issue. But suppose rs IS compelled
by delay, by possession Of 3 larger
amount than he desires to fund, or
otherwise, to exchange his old issue for
the new at three dollars for two, he
viii not ha re Els many dollars IN hls
pocket sfter the exchange, but he will
be the possessor of that which will
certainly purchase as much rs the old
;ss,a IA exchanged would nave done
before the passage Of the Currency
Bill. This is perfectly plain, since
there is of the old issue in circulation
now $3.50, 100000 and by means OF
the exchange Of the old issues tor the
new alone. that amount will be reduced
to $500, 900, 900 (Which amount can
never again be exceeded) and hence
from this diminution in the amount Of
circulation and consequent apprecla-
ton of the new issue, &c. 2-3 cents,
then will be worth $l,0O now But
when we take into consideration the
funding and other features OF the bill,
that amount will be reduced much
more. The least liberal calculation
we have seen does not make the amount
likely to be in circulation after July
LIST more than $3O0,00o,000, just
$4,000 900 more than is thought by
all to be necessary for the business
purposes of the country, which last
amount will surely be absorbed by
taxation and the amount in clrcula-
ton will then be at the Acknowledges
healthy standard Of $3.50, o0o, 900 or
just ONE THIRD Of the present circnla-
lion. The exchange Of three dollars
of the old issue for Two of the new can
not be Injurious, since only one third
of the present amount will be in circn-
lation. but on The contrary after this
exchange one dollar should be worth
three Of the present issues and hence
the Increase in prices now i. altogeth-
or untenable under the excuses given.
We say to our readers, use but do not
abuse the present issues Of Confeder-
ate money. on account Of The fear Of
loss from az exchange for the new is
sue, for you can not be injured by IL.
Buy only what you need and 90 not
pay the increased per centage asked
by some dealers, but fund ond ex-
change your money rather and you
will be better of IN the long run.
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The Macon "Confede rate" says: It j.
sid that Mr. Sparrow. from Louisiana, is
:he genslcmsu who gave the political Cock
Robins, who wished to curtal the liberties
OF the press their quietus. The present lib
eral and satisfactory section in the Military
Bill, relating to the press, is reported to be
owing to the exersions OF the Senator from
Louisans.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
~. office.

4 trunk belonging to Mr.. G, bf. Wbi.aore,
who formerly lived ct Charlottesville, Albomsrie
County and Stan srdsEe, Greens County and
supposed 20 be native OF Augusta County was
put in IN " agpu &C lie nesr two years
s.nce snG left a. StAunton at the sroops moved
west Of that place. It nss never been called for
aud nlay be believed to be Lost. Mr.. Whitmore or
any OF bis relatives get the trunk by calling st
the 'eVindiestos ofice" snd paying for this sd-
yertisement. W. y. BEARD.
March A-tf
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Have we any like hlun Ia oar midst z
4 citizen ogHouston communicates the
blowing to the Texas Telegraph:

II t1tlAcl Va ilountoD OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES VIC
following to the Texas Telegraph:
On yesterday I called upon Dr. Robinson,
one the Of the principal physicians Of our
city. for my medical bill and that Of my
daughter, whose husband is in the army Of
Tennessee, and the Doctor replied that he
had no account against either of US; that
Congress exempted him from military duty
on account Of his being physician, and
left him ct home to provide for and enjoy
they the society Of his family. consequently
he felt it hi. duty to serve soldiers families
free Of charge " tlathc would make enough
out Of those who were at home making for
tunes, to afford him living, and as living
for his family was all that he wanted &c
make during this war, he was satisfied.
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ra.x lga q.

T5yARMERS who have delivered sheir ttshes OF
T. wheas or buekrhcat. in tho rniita Of Angus
ta county, named in advertisement Of ed Of Sep
TENDER. Is SO, will Immediately send or bring in
the 1aslle,s receipts to the i'ommissary's Office.
Stanton. These receipts will be held by I'll.
ComInissary who viii give his official reeeipss 30
the farmers in exchange.
1t is important that these receipts DO bropghti In
pr oIapy in order to enable nc 70 make proper
credits before placing estimates in the hands OF
agents for collection. .. SMITH. Capt.
aud Post Qu.rtermaster Master, Iitsa Congression-
81 District OF Va.
Jan 90
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EITRE AND MINING OFFICE
S.aunton, Feb. 18th, 1864.
Tontractors III tie Nitro ard Iron Works, and
" the men who have been detailed to work IN
der them, are not included in any order emanating
from The Enrolling oficor. Any order having rel
oreaos to them, muss come from this office.
JAMES f. JONES.
N.g-S Stanton Vindicator. Book Register and
Lexington Gazette copy $. snd send bills 80 this
office,
Feb Ie-ss
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auppssEsrog sosnIsKs.

a CAR will leave Sssunsoa every Frlds, usra-
n ing. TO nrey such SUPPLE, 50 psrsons SAY
desire to send to their frlends She stmy, In
charge OF reliable person, who will see TO tack
delivery as a convenient point. Packages shosIs
BE- delivered (plsin!y MARKEDLY ON THURSDAY,
evening. Those who wsh can deliver packages ct
Fi-hersyiile and Waynesborot (which win aise be
saken. T. D.. BELL,
Nor. 20, est Ia. Q. u.
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rESO THE PREACHERS OF TILE BALTIMORE
Il CONFEKENCEIN VIRGINIA.
whereas, the
condition CT the country still renders regular
session Of our Conference Improbable, it did
in 1862 and 1863, you are hereby invited to meet
In Bridgewater, Va. on the second Thursday in
March next, at 10 o'clock, A. Nj. so transact such
business as may be proper
Ma- staunton Spectator ard yindicstor and
other papers copy tns.-Rock Register.
Feb l9-tLn
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
EXTENSIVE STOCK OF DRY GOODS.
JOHN G, VA EENI.
LYNCHBURG, VA.
LTAB In Store and for sale large and well as-
IL sorted Stock Of Dry Goods, composed in part
Of the following X.

HAS In Store and for sale q large and well as-
II sorted Stock Of Dry Goods, composed in part
OF the following / ~
soc pieces q and "A p-inss,
l2s !" "A Solid Check Ginghsm,
80 I" Lawn Ginghsm,
100 !" Black and Cold Alpscs,
30 " Cord Eerino,
IS e All wool Black Kerno
80 /" Mohair and poplins
40 &c All wool Black Mousins,
$50 % Cambrics aid Jacone.s,
40 !" Checked Cambrck,
50 q Striped Muslns.
20 !" BriIlaats,
80 " Rice Cambria,
100 j" lrish Linen,
2s0 Bleaehcd Cotton,
10 - superoE black French Cloth,
IS +" Melton Cloth,
~ French Cashmere,
aV I" confederate Cashmere,
% " Blue DENNIS,
80 q Bed Ticking,
100 dosen Ladies' Cotton Hoss,
Geo . Brown Cotton !. Hose
500 6 Cotton Hsndkerehiefs
20 Linen Canabr,o do
1900 :. White and Black Spool Css.sn,
500 lbs Patent Thread,
500 dozen Tapes,
600 gross Buttons asserted qualities,
80 dosen Skirt Braid,
10 pieces English Grapes,
10 places Betting Cloth,
20 bales Sheetings and Osnshurgs,
1900 bunches Spun Cotton,
With great variety OF ether goods, purchased
eay ss she Cargo Sales, and coynprlsing per-
Pc tho largest and bestetock TO he found in any
Of house In the Confsderacy. Merchants from
ha parts ere respectfully invited to an examns-
I'll arch. Az JOHN C. MEM.
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oTFICE CENTRAL RAILNoAD,,

hlchnohd, an. IT, 45sk, J
<4nkSC,E Of Schedule-Cn snd after Friday,
u January 18Th, 1868. the Mail and Passenger
Train will leave Kiclmond dsiiy for Stsunson ssS
iaaermodiate points st 0'clock A.. N. Returning
wi loays Stanton =. 8 - hsnd srTirs in kssk,
Iaond at o'cockPs,
r! e Accommodation train between Eiohmon2
nd Gosdonsvilie is discontinued until further no.
Il D WiIlTC0MB, Gca'l Supt.
Jan Is, 1884.
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ADJ'T AINSP'R GEMS OFFICE. !
Richmond, Va, Feb. 8, 1864. !

GENERAL ORDERS,
No. 3.
!. Applications from officers Of the Eisre and
Mining Corps fer field service cannot now be con-
sdered. Workmen employed BY them may be or
gained and armod for local defence; but their
military orders must be subordinated to work as
the leaning aim and consideration and second in
importance to no other military service.
II A limit fnot yet reached to the number Of
ablebodied workmen to be assigned to this service,
submitted by the Chief of the Nitre and Mining
Bureau, has been carefully considered and APPROX
ed, and Communicated to the Bureau Of Conscrip-
ton as a guide for action.
III. Military commanders viii extend to the Nj
tire and Mining service, especially in districts ex-
posed to the ene.ng, protection, aid and eneour.
agement:
~. General Orders No. 80, Series SO, forbid
interference with the Workmen or employees at
mines furnaces or nitro works, whether worked by
the Government contractors. These orders are
now repeated, and especial attention ia called to
them. By order.
(Signed) s. COOPER.
Adjs, and In,p. General
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9ETsP u hid.

csTRAYED from the ssbscriber, on Monday, Feb.
- 22nd, A cav medium size, with red sidss
and white back aud belly, two hind techs consid
ershs shorter than the front oRes, and horns short
and round. A liberal reward will be paid for her
re.ura 10 THOS. HAYDEN.
i Staunton March k-5ss
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Gur S soldiers.

Some tise since we called attention
10 the necessities ofour soldiers who
are expos8d at al times to the lncleln-
enqies Of the weather, anl requested
the ladies Of Augusta to form knitting
and sewing societies for The purpose Of
supplying the necessities Of those from
our immediate midst ard also Of con-
tributing some articles Of comfort TO
those brave and gallant men who are,
by the chances Of war, cut off from
friends and home. The last few sleety
DAYS and the letter Of Brig. Gen. Jas.
A. Walker. commanding theStonewall
Brigade, published in the last "spec-
tetor." induces us to ask whether the
suggestion we made for the formation
OF sewing societies has to any extent
been carried out +? Ifnot will not the
patriotic ladies Of Augusta go TO work
at once and supply the wants OF these
mon who are now imperilling all for
their defence? Gen. Walker says there
are 200 men in the "5aonewall Brig
ade" without shoes and socks. How
long will this be the case We hope
for The comfort of those brave men
end for the sake Of Old Augustus fair
fame it may not be long. If concert
Of action can not be had we hope to
hear that the example Of Mr.. VIM. B.
Gal:sher of Waynesboro, and bis
mother, may be followed by others.
3Ir. VIM. 3. Gaflaher sent donation
70 40 "Stouewall Brigade" Of 80 pair
at ga9es and Mrs. II L. Gallaher, his
no sssr, accom- pauisa them with Q
present Of 50 pair Of socks. These are
practical exhih tiol,s Of the fact that
the SOLDIER are not forgotten and 60
diss3 y 70 tAeis hearts. Let us send
many euch presents 70 our brave boys
in tie "Stonewall'' and other Brigsdes
md We will add much to tiseir com
fof3 and confer n telling and lasting
benefit on our cause ao3 country.
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O U "a 30 Us q (,
E.aTE.v a. s.aAO ON q /,
LADIES AND GE.NTLENE1Y,

vho may desiraso take plate Of Oysters, quiet
N cal, or a ssucer Of Ice Cream, and - the same
time be free frotp-the noise and confusion 400 Of
ten incijen. 90 Eating saloons.