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Another Itlnerant STATE government

AAVtHrE AtitiC4 ait oha4O OVFOAAthChs'
Louisiana, like Kentucky, Missouri,
Arkansas and Tennessee, has 2 floating
government; a government boarding
round, and lodging under Sibley tent;
the exact locality of such government
is slightly q mystery. 1t may be near
the Texas line; it may be in Texas in
a word, it may be anywhere, except in
those parts Of the State where the
legitimate government should be.
This floating" onward 1oating" -
institution is presided over by one Al
len, who was a Colonel-in a home
guard regiment, we believe; and who
sports that euphoneous title still, in adj
dition to that of Governor
Well this Colonel-Governoritiner-
ant has made a speech-delivered him
self Of his inaugural, and that inaugural
has reached the North We have no
space for the entire document; but
win give a single passage 70 show the
spirit Of the whole lie says:
CT sneak to-day by authority, speak as
Governor OF Louisiana, and | wish il known
al Washington and elsewhere that rather
thau reconstruct this government and go
back into the Union, on any terms what
ever, the people Of Louisiana will, in con-
yention assembled, without a dissenting
voice, cede the State 10 any European pow
or. | speak to-day not only for
tho loyal citgzens of Louisiana, who have
stood by her ia all trials, but in behalf Of
the misguided individuals who have been
compelled 10 take the oath Of allegiance 10
tho Federal Government. Ia their besrt
they are true TO as, and are daily praying
for the triumph of our arms. They have
felt the iron IN their souls, and know full
woll the curse Of reconstruction. I speak
BY authority, for they write TO me daily that
they would rather, BY ten thousand times,
be the subjects Of the Emperor Of France
than the slavos Of Lincoln"
We would suggest that the itinerant
rebel executives of kentucky, Missouri
Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi and
Louisiana, unite their interests; mess
together, and save expenses. Wepre-
sumo by this time, the Governor of
Alabama is about ready to join them
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Among the contributors to the lrsi numbers are:
Admiral BoYSroY, T.. s. y;
General NN. !. BARRT, L. = A.. and
Captain Z. G. BoISrcS, AdjuianI o. TIE Military
Academy.
In the second number the contributions ara from
tho pens ii distinguished Military and gSceuti6c
Writer'S, upon topics Of their special study.
The Publisher has the pleasure ol announcing
that contributions sre already received from msny
Of oar most distinguished officers Of both Ser7t<5
and other writer's of TIE highest authority.
This enterprise has been undertaken at the so
hcitatiOn Of many prominent officers, 70 supply
acknowledged want Of the service, duo % ihe i'm
mense develoPmeut Of tie science and art Of wnr IN
our country.
Its PRINCIPAL ARrisaEs will cover the entire sopa
Of War Topics, including Notifications ard Inven-
tons 81 Arms Of al kinds Notes on the Organize
tiOn OF Armies and Nayes; Historical Sketches and
lliu'tratons Interesting NsrTssives d Personal
ExDenencei Stories Of Military and Naval LIE :
Military Hygiene. ard such other theme 50 are a.
rectiy OF indirectly connected with the great sub
ject.
Tic columns Of OFFICIAL INrEILI1rycE will ~
always flh and accurate. snd - brought UP b TIE
very day OF going 70 VTesz. The IMPAIRMENT at
Washington istFe offered ever facihty for the fIl
hllment Of this promise.
The FprToR's " SPEcIu DEPARTMENT " VII pre-
sent from month 60 month, Sketch q tho Pro
gress Of the War; q clear statement Of our Foreign
and international Relations, and such varied Colo
Guy With Readers and Correspondents as gll keep
the Journal 81 rapport with It's Plrrons. EEtrlcs
from Army Letters and Trsns!atons from Foreign
Military and Naval Magazines viii also appear h
this Department.
The Political aspect of the Magazine win be paid
otic, bat unparti@aI. lts pages viii b no field fDT
intenperate discussion but there shall always b
clear recognition Of the honor of the country, ard
the nsjezty Of the Constitutional Government IN
the present struggle AMI det-rminstOn 70 further
the grand ot9ets tor which our armies are 10 the
field and our Navy aaOat.
In all purely Military Criticism II shsll Re the SIN
Of this journal while doing full justice 20 tell tho
TRUTH " without Partially, favor. or affection"
wbers any information % sll can b given.
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GRAMS g LUNDERING ACDACTIy. Tho
Richmond Sentinel, in Commenting on
Sherman's bold advance through Mis-
sissippi, says 'he aims 10 march with
celebrity upon Mobile, trusting that luck
will crown his tlndsring al.daci!y, as it
did Grants at Yicksburg.' That's very
good. This "blundcring audacity' is
likely to be the death Of the rebellion
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Tho New Hampshire State Election
takes place next Tuesday; and as it Is
tho first general election for 1864, it
viii be looked to with great interest
It viii be an index Of the public pulse,
and foreshadow the result Of the Presi-
dental election.
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Extensive Sale Of Gro
ceriss and Sutlcrs' Supplies

I WILL SELL AT Ny STORE, 10 q Market
i street, eont1eneing al ~ O'clock GA Tuesday
morning uesI, the Sth inst, barge anil aesiFaiie
stock Of fresh Groceries, S1tlers Goods, etc., con
sisung IN Pari Of the following sugar Coffee, say
Candles, Cheese Rice. Cigars Tohaoco, spice, Pep
per, Ginger. Brooms, Buckets, Ba1Eug and Rope,
Fish, Gu aud Preserved Fruits O. ~ l.iuds I1ckies
Catsups. Also, large lot Of Yankee Notions, Rub-
Der ClothIng, Note Paper, Envelopes, etc ale
POSITIVE and without reserve Goods VII he oher-
ed literally and those IN tie trade are very respect
folly invited % attend Tho sale win be continued
from day - day until the ensrc stock 3 closed cat
T0z &. carsK, AuctioneeE
afar I'D r. r. Inns.
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VANITY or EARTHLY FANE-The late
William Makepeaee Thackeray, one Of
the most charming and justly cele-
brated writers Of the present century,
related the following incident, which
occurred during his visit TO 81 Louis
few years since. lie was dining one
day at the hotel, when he heard one
Irish waiter says 10 another:
I" Do you know who that Is
No, was the answer
That" said the frst, IS the cello
brated Thaekerr f1s
What's he doneY
Did If ! know.
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Az ISGENIoUs CLERICAL AINT-A cler-
gyman having preached during Lent,
in u small town in which he had not
once been invited to dinner, said, in a
sermon exhorting bis parishioners
against being seduced by the prevailing
views Of the age, / have preached
against every vice but luxurious living
having had no opportunity Of obserY-
ing to what extent it is carried in this
town
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In Press, and WIN Soon be Published.
a MILITARY AND NAVAL DICTIONARY.

4 COMPENDIUM OF ALL The WORDS And
"a Phrases used n Military science and 10 The
Naggl SerEioe, WITH tlsif prOounciadcns, and their
equivalents Ia French especially adapted 70 he
usages o. tbs Unitsd stltee Amy ard Navy. Fllly
lluslTaied sith Wood Engrsrnes. By HIyHT CO..
TzE, Pr1tesSor 81 English Literature Gad History n
the Uuivereity q ReunsyiFazaa, lsss a. Ontosr q
Artillery IN tho s-rFiee q the Cuited scstes.
G. b. RICHARDSON. Publisher,
MaTi-2H@ .6as BrosdEay, Ne,s YORK
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an unusual amount Of news win b

An unusual amount Of news win be
found in our columns today. The
rebels are desperately puzzled about
Sherman. At one time he is rear
Montgomery at another within 40
miles Of Mobile; and yet another--Te-
treating 10 yicksburg They VIII learn
his destination ~ duo time-tO their
sorrow.
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CAPTURE OF THE GUERRILLA RICHARDSON.
"A gentleman, who passed through
Tomkinsyille on Sunday morning at
ten o'clock, seeing q detachment Of
Union troops on the road, joined them
for the purpose of obtaining an escort
through that dangerous neighbOrhood.
The force consisted of about one hum
dred of Col Weatherford's 18th Ken
lucky cavalry, under command Of Capt
Watson and Lieut. Portman, from whom
our informant learned that a recent
scout through Jackson rounty, Tenn,
they had succeeded in catching the
notorious robber and horse-thief Rich
ardson and another guerrilla the form
er having made desperate resistance
and been wounded in the arm The
capture. was made at the Widow Lang
ford's house, and Captain Watson in-
tended 10 forward his prisoners TO
Glasgow JolrcaL
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Cotillion Party.

TS Consequence q The incleraancv n Lhe weather.
i Mr- GoodwiR's conihon Party did TOT come "a
Monday evening last, anuouroei bet Ii WI taks
Iasaee next MONDAY EVENING, March 9Th - be
room, No. 50 Colegs Sireaf. usEcing VII com
mencs ats O'clock Admission oss dollar and ifty
ceGfs. Mar A-H
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number containing liz I,sZe--YTillei on a superior
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CES. HANCOCK sArs:

- have Rad the pleasure Of examing TIE hrst
number OF the Unitnd states Service Mag1oine. The
prominent military writers who have aire6dy lent
thuT a5d 70 your enterpnse cannot Ell in insu1ng
IT. sucoess The wasn't u such work has ioz-g been
felt aTnoug military men.'
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Css GRANT ara

such Magazine Is mpoh needed. and - de-
serving q the most liberal patrouage- Every e.
DIVISION"
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Real ESTATE
FOR SALE.

WE HAVE NOW on HAND FOR SALE. the
w following City and Suburban Resiaspces sId
Farms;
d EsIDENCE on Gay street. containing u Rooms
II P1ce, $500.
ID EsIDENCE on North Market street, containing
II rooms. Price. $500.
u ESIDENCE on South Summer street contain
n ing 8 rooms and basement. Prlce, se,oc0.
ID EsIDENcE on spruoe street co1t.dniuz
II rooms. THIS II one q ~ Lnosi desirable 70
osIities Ia the city. PrSce, 5000.
ID EsIDENCE 10 Southwest Nashville, near Nash
II vile How FactOry, containing Rooms.
Prlce, SlsCoo.
y ESIDENCE IN Watlins' Grove, containing q
IL rooms. FTice, s3,eoo.
ID EsIDESCE in Watkins Grove, ccuiainirg4o or
II 5rOoms. Prce, $3.50.
DESIDENCE On Cedar street. coutaiuiueT rooms.
II PTioe, 8. 90, half in Planters Banh.
d EsIDENcE on North side Cumherland rsger,
IL - acres q Land THIS y magnificent house
a0d abs Garden lad Price. 5000.
A FINE FARM. miles from he cssy. IS acres
n ofLand. magnificent House, built = the --latest
style Of architecture frno SO go ~ Gold, 90 Is
equiyHleot 10 Z. a curreocy.
A MOST desirab}e piece Of Property % Broad
"A street, nee ron taxation. Price. $4,000.
"a
Il PSoe, $1,000
T1oUR COTTAGE Residences, near he Re-
II server. Pr5cs. $50 each.
II EsIDENCE on College street, Gear TIA resi-
IL dsoos Of Isaac Paul. Esq. Prioe. s2,ooo.
A BUsEEss HOUSE sest sids q Capitol Hli.
"A Pre-. 81. ID
ID EsIDENCE IN Edge6eld. corner q spung al
IL Wetmors stTeets. Proc, 81 go.
PI1oe, $500.
I'M ACRES OF LAND aajoinlag ne above.
lOO uuimproVed- PIioe, 500 per acre.
WE have also. 20 vacant Lots IN TIE cify and
w suburbs l0r sale and lease.
Fer PARTICULAR apply 70
". MATT BROWN Co,
Real Estate and Genera Businfss Agents,
Mar lin No. 81 Cherry strect
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rHE youoSTyS ARE 4 Wv Or THz aANT FLTTER
rsG TESTIMONIALS FB0a DisTLsQClsHED
oTTICT2s AND CITIZENS;
LIT. Er. SCOTT ATl

81 have rcd. aad shall continue 20 resA with
qreat pseasure the United Stale Service Magazine,
Edited 81 my fiend Prof Coppee, whom regard
As ons Of the most DooCmp bshed olboers q tEe
Amy.
such Magazine cannot 6ll u 10 q tie gree
est interest 70 fe Army aud Navy sad to TIE pubic
generlly.'
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Our informant adds thatwhen he left,
great excitement prevailed relative to
the wholesale rebel conscriptiom and
secret meetings were being held 10 re
sist it, but an unorganized opposition is
always powerless TO effect much. He
IS acquainted with number of the
members Of thelegislatureo Of that State,
and affirms that that body embraces
a number Of good and true Union men /;
but as yet they are compelled to give
an apparent support to the rebellion
As an instance Of the spirit Of the
people, tho gentleman states that a
proposition was carried, last August, in
a selfconstituted caucus Of irresponsi-
bic parties, Of tho city Of Montgomery,
TO tho effect that the town should be
burned rather than surrendered. The
indignation Of the property holders was
50 great, at the unparalleled assump-
ton Of a number Of yagabonds, that
they determined to resist and the in
ceudiary gentlemen were politely in
formed that the man who attempted to
apply match, to either house, stable or
cotton, would DO summarily disposed
Of by an application Of cold lead. The
resolution OF the substantial citizens
had the desired effect, and the destruc-
tiyes abandoned their schemes
He informs US that Peasly Pear is not
the name Of the place which Southern
papers announce as occupied by Sher-
mans advance on OF about the oath; ii
is Prickley Pear, and is a village about
SO or 40 miles from Selma, and from 20
t. % from Demopolis, and on the road
between the two points.
As Sherman's expedition IS now the
great point of interest, we shall en-
deavor 70 keep our readers posted on
tho subject
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Ten thousand persons were burnt
during q eonhagration In Japan one day
last summer, but nobody seemed Ia
think the occurrence WORTH reporting
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RsAs.Apnn.l pUPoNT az:

L" I Eei Interested AMI grar.iied thai such work
should y ushefcd under your auspices, AID shal
take pleasure IL giving g sszJ AID 10 ~ Po'ssr"
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There is strong talk at the Vest Of
building railroad between La Crosse
and Wiona, Minnesota
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zraaw MEADE s.Ys.

81 have read with great Satisfaction tbs erst num-
bey Of the Magazine and shall b veTy glad 70 COO
tribute 70 It's success ia any ssy Il ny power"
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.. Your tHeW MsRDlaBr haze no doubs, siil -
very successful not Oniy IN t.e Amy add Navy, but
among civilians, Gor every oBe - deeply interested
in ttis Hoy War snd Modern Crustle as1z.15t Bar
barisIp."
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CONTENTS OF THE JANUARY NUMBER.

CUNIENI5 Of THE JANUARY NUNBtR.
]. 4 Word &C Greeting.
III. Chattanooga, with a Map)
III. The Northern snd Western Lakes.
". Few Facts About Artillery.
Y. a Modern Fahlc. with an Interu,lloull Mora.
VI. The Burial at Gettysburg. poetryi
VII. The Use Of Iron IN FoTtihcRGon= by Brig.
Gen. j. q. Barnard. Lieut.. Co. Corps q En-
Cnesrs.
VIII. War Songs and their Influence ia History BIZ
Charles G. Leland, Es-i.
IN. Greek Fire and Other InhsTnmallSs
\. Modern War, IN Theory and Practice
n. Later Rams4es Gu the Ple4d OF Gettysburg. "
NJ. Jacobs, H. d
Nil French AliLary Phase7.
Litersry Intelgence and Notes On New Books.
Editors Special Department.
Ofkcs! Intelligence
Tne Army
The Navy.
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Sold according
MILITARY ORDERS:

MILL AIRY . X . ( 4 y:
BOURBON WHISKY, IN barrels.
BOURBON WHISKY. IN kess,
BOURBON WHISKY. n sass-,
ROBERTSON COUNTY. n eases
PURE OLD RYE. in eose=.
BRAsDY, tg de PIP.
BRANDY, By The Bar-ei.
BRANDY. b. ths Keg
BRANDY, IN cases.
oo cases STOMACH BuTEIs.
- oases PANTY wTSEs
no gaaUe are .arised 20 eaa and s1aHlas or
r.ok
T. BLOCK = Co.
= PytSc Square,
uay i--su near Cfy Hosei.
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Bragg MISUNDERSTANDING.

PHILADELPHIA, March "A special
despatch from the Washington Chroni-
Gle to the Press says that the Richmond
papers announce, with unfeigned regret,
the appointment Of Braxton Bragg as
commander-in-chief of the rebel army
over the head of Gen. Lee.
The Richmond Enquirer protests bit
terly against this appointment
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ANlu9Enlent9.


DCFFIELD { FLYNN, Managers. W Il. EV-
EBETT, Stage Msuagcr. :. P.SINtONS, Treas
urer. a. HAlg, Director Of Music. ". FLETCH-
Err, Scenic Artist.
SATURDAY EVENING, MARCH ;, 1syi.
Saturday Evening March 9th. win te performed
EVERYBODY1S FRIEND.
Major De obl l. Owens
opl'lfa stewart.
The performance 20 conclude ViiA
ToODLES.
TmoShy Ohm L. ovens
PRIcEs or ADNissIoS-T'ress Circle 70 cents Cfsl-
lery, p cents. Doors open at ~ o'clock. Per
fOrInance 70 commence 81 a % 8 O'clock.
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We yesterday oonverscd with q gen
tleman who resides ~ Central Alabama,
but who was compelled to leave some
months since. because Of his opposition
to the rebellion and from him weleaTn
that the Union sentiment in that State
IS gaining strength daily. lie gave US
;hc names Of several prominent men,
who are wen known 10 tho public, who
are prepared to take The lead in reor-
ganizat.on. as soon as that can be done;
but wowithhold them for the present,
for the very obvious reason that they
would be expelled from their homes at
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Exehange Arrangement.

WAsHISGroY, March Am important
arrangement for the exchange Of pris-
oners has been going on for some time
past. An unofficial correspondence has
passed between General Butler and the
rebel Commissioners Ould in relation 10
the matter.
This correspondence has resulted in
a declaration of exchange, on which it
is agreed that all persons delivered at
City Point up to the oath of January,
1864, are declared exchanged.
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For Rent

4 SMALL TRACT OF LAM e0zlta.nins Ten
~ Acres, ~ Tniies lfuIn tie city. Amply q
Mar 1T ~. MATT BRJWN 90.
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FEBRUARY NUMBER SOW READY.
CCSTE2I7.
]. The Ethics and Humsnires a Wax
II. Military Sugsry, Ancient and Modern (Full q
incidentsl.
III. Organization Of the State
". On the Military topography Of Europe.
Y. The African Color Sergeant
VI. Later Ramtles over the Field II Gettysburg
(Conriuded.l
VII. Three Months Around Charleston Bar; CT
The Great Siege as we Sew it.
VIII. Cavalry Song
Literary InteliSence ami Notes Of New Books
Editors Special Department.
Official intelligence
The Army.
The Navy.
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Sharp Diplomatic correspondence E1-
DeCtGd.

WASHINGTON, March "A sharp diplo-
matte correspondence between our Gov
eminent and the British is likely to en-
sue, in consequence of Lord John Rus
sci withholding from Parliament Secre-
tary Stewards demands upon Her Ma
jesty's government for Naturalization
for losses to American commerce, caused
by the anglo-rebel pirate Alabama.
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southern Accounts Of the Fighting in
Georgia and Mississippi


pers of the 29th ultimo contain tho fol-
lowing:
Daior. Ga, Fe6. 26.-Yesterday Stew
arts and Dayidson's divisions did the
principal part Of the fighting. Brock
lnridges old division was partly en-
gagged The enemy was repulsed every
where, and fell back on our right
There was some skirmising along the
| centre to-day.
Two Yankee cavalry regiments, sup
parted by an infantry division, in at
tempting to flank our lett, occupied a
Gap three miles from Dalton, on the new
ELayfayette road, last night Smith 5
Texas brigade drove them out this
morning
According to the hospital records our
loss is one hundred and fifty-one wound
ed, including Col Curtis, Of the 4lst
Georgia, three Lieutenats, Lieut. Colo
mel, seven sergeants. and eight privstes
The Yankee loss is not known, but
was much greater than ours.
Our army is eager for a general en-
gagement, and are apprehensiye that
the enemy will retreat tonight
the enemy were occupied in removing
their dead and wounded. Their loss Is
heavy. They fell back yesterday two or
three miles They are five miles beyond
Tunnel Hill Wheeler is IA suing
They robbed citizens at Tunnel nil and
burnt several housesson Tunnel Hill
Dahon, Feb 2L-The enemy passed
here last night at u o'clock, and will
probably not make a stand this side Of
Chiokamauga. One division of Hind
mans corps has reached this place.
Our winter cabins at Tunnel Hill
were not destroyed
Several unburied Yankees have been
lett on the field
Our cavalry and skirmisheFs are adj
vancing, but ali signs of general en-.
gagement have disappeared
DKNoPoIis, ALA, Feb. 26.-The latest
intelligence from Mississippi says Gen.
Forests force, during the recent en-
gsgement near Oklahoma, did not exceed
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SATURDAY EVENING. MARCH ;, ls,,l.
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AistfllanroQs.
The Kings Mistake.

a number of old politicians oil Of
whom were seeking Office under the
govornmsnt, were seated at tavern
porch talking, when a topper named
John D., person who was very 10
quacious when corued, bat exactly op
posite when sober, said if the company
had no objection he would tell them
story. They told him to "Grs away"
whersupou he spoke as follows:
"a certain king--I don't remember
his nane-had a philosopher upon whose
judgement he always depended. Now
it happened one day the king took it
into his head to 90 hunting, and after
summoning his mobiles aud making the
necessary preparations, he summoned
the philosopher aud asked him If it
would rain. The philosopher assured
him it would not and he and his mobiles
departed. While jOurnsSing along,
they met Oountryman oa-a jackass.-
He adviSed them to return, "for, said
he, 'it will certainly rain" ThOy snil-
ed cOntemptuously upon him, and pass
ed on: Before they had gone many
uilOs, however, they had reason to re-
greet not having taken the rustic's ad-
vice, as heavy shower coming up, they
were drenehed to the skin. L.E
When they returned to the pnlGee the
king reprimanded the philosopher Sc.
verely. ZIP
81 met countryman," said be, "an
he knows great deal more than you,
for he told mo that twould rain, where.
as you told me it would not"
The king then gave him bis walking
papers, and sent for the countryman
who made his appSalAuOrI
Tell me-" said the king, show yOu
knew il would rain7' ....-... f
II didn't know" said the rustic, my
jaokass told me-"
7 And how, pray, did he tell your
asked the king.
"By pricking his ears, your majesty,
returned the rustic.
"The king sent the countryman away
and procuring tho jackass of him, pu
him (the jackass) 10 tho place the phi
IOsopher had filed. And here, Obsorv
ed John, looking very wise, is whor'
the king made q great mistake.
"HOw sO?" inquired his auditors co
gerly'
why ever since that time" sale
John, with a-grin, "syery jacknss want
an Office"