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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-10

rOn Tuesday, the It'll day of October next, the
valuable plantation of John Rhyme, deceased, will
be sold on the premises in CASTOR County, three
miles West CT Tuckaseege Ford and one mile from
W. c.. d Rutherfordton Railroad. Said Land con-
tans about $50 acres, $50 of which is good tmbered
land; the balance in good state of cultivation
On the premises is a good dwelling house, kitchen
and other necessary out buildings. Also a lanyard
in good repair.
Also, on the same day, will be sold the crop of
corn wheat, oats, horses, cattle, sheep and hogs,
farming tools two wagons and buggy.
Also, n lot of Leather.
One other tract of land, lying near Brevards Sta
tion, containing 80 acres, will also be sold. On
this land is some valuable Pine Timber, close to
Steam Saw Mill.
Terms made known on day of sale.
g d. RHYME,
WIN. 7. SHIPP,
Sept IS 1865 st Executors.
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The Partnership heretofore existing between
Abraham WE'LL and Simon Anathan, under the
name and style of WE'LL ANATHAN is this day
Sept lst) dissolved by mutual consent
All parties indebted 10 the said firm will please
make payment to the said ABRAHAM WE'LL who
is alone authorized to receive the same and ali per
sons having claims against said firm will present them
tohim for settlement. ABRAHAM WE'LL,
SIMON ANATHAN.
Sept Is, 1865. I'm
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SADDLES & HARNESS.
L, W. OSBORNE,

1WIrH Houston & HUNTER
Would respectfully announce to the citizens OF
Charlotte, and public generally, that they are now
prepared to fiji all orders for Saddles Brides and
Harness, Of all descriptions, that will compare with
any for durability and neatness.
Repairing done with Dispatch.
6gAn kinds of Produce taken in exchange for
work.
One door above the Charlotte HOTEL Charlotte,
NC .
Sept rs, 1865. St
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NOTICE.

The undersigned having qualified as Executors of
the late Will and Testament of John Rhyme, decd,
Mt the August term of the Court of Pleas and Quar-
ter Sessions for Castor county, hereby give notice
to all persons indebted to said estate to come for
ward and make payment, and those having claims
against said estate to present them in time as the
law directs this notice will be pleaded in bar of
their recovery. August 3Oth, 1868.
WM. T. SHIP,
DAVID RHYME,
Executors off Rhyme, deceased
Sept 25, 1865 I'm
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The Southern
E<press Company

The Southern
ExpresS Company
Offer unsurpassed facilities for the shipment from
AUGUSTA and points SOUTH) of Cotton, Cotton
Goods and heavy freights, fo- Savannah, New York,
and all points NORTH and WEST,
Through Receipts given on which Insurance can
be effected at lowest rates.
Internal Revenue Tax will be paid or Bonds given
by this Company, in accordance with regulations of
the United States Treasury Department.
For particulars and rates, inquire of Southern
Express Company.
This Company is prepared to forward
GOLD AND SILVER COIN,
CURRENCY PARCELS,
AND FREIGHTS,
To Petersburg, Va, Lynchburg, Va,
Danville, Va Bristol, Tenn
Greensboro, NC, Salisbury, NC,
Raleigh, n G, Weldon, N C,
Goldsboro, G, Wilmington, G,
STATIONS the
Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, South-Side Rail-
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Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad, Wilmington and We'll
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LETTERS, MONEY PACKAGES,
AND SMALL PARCELS,
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Macon, Ga, Columbus, Ga,
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AND TO STATIONS THE
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All Goods shipped by the Adams and Harnden
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Freights shipped by steamship to our will
be forwarded by Express without charge for COM
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If orders left at our Office, goods will be cal
led for and forwarded by irseExpress
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Charlotte, Aug IA, !se5. Inn
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The Beaver Creek Manufacturing Company offers
for sale
10 Cards. 80 inch Iron Cylinders and Doffers with
their clothing, each $225:
Is Spinning Frames, "Danforth's," 100 Spindles
each, $24O each. ::
List Speeders IL Spindles each, $3.50 each.
80 A Looms, $25 each
The above machinery be seen in operation
for the next As days at the Beaver Creek Factory.
JOHN Fl. HALL,
President Beaver Greek Mfg. Co.
Fayetteville, N. c., Sept Is. At
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A VALUABLE FARM
For Sale.

Only two miles from the city, lying on both sides
of the Lawyers Road.
The ADORE tract contains IT'S acres about one
half of which is well timbered On the premises is
a good double log house, barn, corn crib, &c, an
excellent well of water, and an orchard of choice
young fruit trees.
By early application bargain can be had. APP
ply to JAS. II. CARSON.
Sept Is, 1855. At
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Office,
MATCHMAKING & JEwELRY

Having secured the services of Mr. G. D. FERGU-
son, who has had experience of over twenty
years in some of the largest establishments North
and South, l am prepared q attend to Watch max.
ing in all its varieties. Cronometors duplex hor-
zontal patent detached levers and every other kind
of Watch known will be promptly repaired.
Also, having associated with me in business, Mr.
D. w. SKIES, whose courtesy of manner and as
siduity to and efficiency in business in all its de-
parmen,s, justify me in hoping that with my own
revived attention to business, that my old patrons
and friends will rally beneath the expanded wings
of the time-honored Eagle which scars above them
and my DOOR R. W. BECKWITH.
N. B.-Highest price paid for one hundred thou
sand pennyweights of gold dust.
Aug. %, 1865. en-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-10

New @oodS.-
G. MI. QUERY,
Meat Door to Springs Corney,1
Has just received and opened extensive assort-
ment of
DRY GOODS,
consisting of Calcoes, DeLains Merinoes, Poplins,
Flannes, Alpaccas, Cashmeres, Jacconetts, Lawns,
Swiss Muslins,
Balmoral Skirts, Hoop Skirts,
Linen Handkerchief collars, cuffs. Also, COM
plete assortment of Ladies, Gentlemens, Misses,
Boys, Youths and chldrens'
Boots, Shoes and Caters;
together with great variety of HATS, of all styles
and prices, all of which will be sold at extremely
low Prices.
A few dozen. Cotton Cards.
Please give me call, as 1 charge nothing for
showing my Goods, being determined tc please and
sell to the public.
Sept Is, 1865 If c. NJ. QUERY.
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Sept Is, 1865.
w. C.. & Rutherford Railroad

The trains on this Road will run as follows on
and after the 18th September:
. Leave Cherryville on Mondays and FRIDAYS at
$50 a.. m.
Arrive at Charlotte at IL M
Leave Charlotte on Tuesdays and Saturdays at
a m.
Arrive at Cherryyille at II m.
B. ssGUIoN, supt
Sept 10, 1895
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NEW STORE, NEW FIRM, AND
NEW FOODS!
DUIS &c HEIII&,
Have just opened an assortment of Goods adapted
to the wants of the public, at their New Store, OPP
posite the Court House.
Hats and Caps.
Ladies and Gentlemen in want of Hats caps,
cannot fail to be suited, assortment has been
carefully selected by ourselves.
Shoes.
We have on hand Ladies' and Gentlemeu's Shoes
of almost every quality.
Glass and Crockery Ware
Lamps, Dishes, Plates, Cups and Saucers, &C, &c.
Those in need of such articles will do well to give
call before purchasing elsewhere.
Dry Goods and Fancy Articles.
Call and. see our stock. We are sure the public
will be pleased 9th the selections.
We have also a assortment of
Hardware,
such Spades, Shovels, Forks, Pad Locks, Curry
Combs and Brushes, Cutlery, &c, &C, &c.
Petroleum.
This OIL for LAMPS, burns with peculiar
brightness, and be used in the old Kerosene
Lamps without the least danger.
The above articles, and many others not enumer-
ated, intend to sell at the lowest Cush prices
Please give US a call:
Country Produce taken in exchange for Goods, or
bought at market prices.
DULS & HELLO.
Sept II, 1865
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CORNER DRUG STORE

The SUBSCRIBERS have purchased from Dr. T. Nrs
Hutchison the Drug Store on the corner of Trad
and Tryon Streets, for the purpose of conducting
wholesale and retail business, under the name of
w. F. SOREY co.
They viii keep on hand large stock of Pure and
Fresh Medicines, Paints, Oils, Perfumery, SNUFF
Dye StuHs, Glass Fancy articles, Patent Medicines
&C. &C. They hope by a strict personal attention to
business to merit the patronage of the community
Particular and special attention paid to Pre.crip-
tions. Physicians furnished at dow rates and lib
eral terms offered to the Trade
w. r. SOREY,
Aug a. 1865, JAS. T. JOHNSTON.
The undersigned returns his sincere ,hauka for
fthe generous patronage bestowed upon him by the
public, and having sold bis establishment TO w. y
Sorey Co, begs for them a Continuance Of The
favors kindly awarded to him. He still retains his
desk in the office of W. F. Sorey Co., and will be
pleased to see his old friends.
Aug IA, 1865 e. NYE HUTCHINSON.
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ELIAS & COHEN.


FeteFSDUTs IFOn WORKS,
PETERSBURG, w.,
Are prepared to do all kinds of Cast and Wrot Iron
Work. Have hand an extensive assortment of
Patterns for all kinds of Rail Road work. Saw and
Grist Mills Stationary Engines and Factory work
Plough Castings of, all patterns by the singie-point
or in quantities Merchants supplied with Plough
Castings and Ploughs complete reasonableaerms
Passenger and Freight Cars built at short notice
Orders solicited and prompt attention given to all
work T. ALPHONSE JACKSON
Sept ii, 1868 2mpd Superintendent
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LEWIS 8. WILLIAMS. WIN. G. NOBLE. RoBT. M. oAT
. WILLIAMS, NOBLE & OATES,
General Commission Merchants,

NO. 10 feorS Street,
NEW YORK
Special attention given to the sale ofCotton, To-
bacco, Naval Stores, Yarn and Domestics.
REFERENCES.
Davis, Rhodes Co., New York,
AY Stokes Go, Richmond, Va.
John Lyon, Petersburg, Va.
W 7 Sutherland, Danvlle, Va.
John T Davis, Lynchburg, Va.
John Wilkes Prest. lst Ma. Bank Charlotte, NC
c Dewey, Cashier State Bank, Raleigh, N. G.
Hughes & Dill, Newbern, N. G.
G W Williams Co, Charleston, s. G.
RIM Johnston, Prest. Elk. Bank, Columbia, s. C.
Phinizy l. Clayton, Augusta, Ga.
John Ross & Son, Macon, Ga.
F N Gilmer, Montgomery, Ala.
Hamilton, Young Rush. Mobile, Ala.
Charles Baskerville, Columbus Miss.
G w Williams Co, Fayetteville, N. c..
September IL, 1865
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THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Of Charlotte, N. G..
A..~...x 7oR6
Organized August, Il


BoARD. OF DIRECTORS.
John Wilkes, President, B s Guion,
w. Dewey, Cashier, Nye Hutchison,
Thos q Brem, Jno Springs,
John Mcdonald,
This Bank having been duly organized, is now
prepared to transact General BankingSand Ex-
change Business
This Bank will buy the Notes of most of the South
ern Banks will give prompt attention to collections
on this or other accessible points, to the adjustment
of old claims and receive any other business that
can be attended TO by this Association.
U s. Revenue Stamps for sale Gold and Silver
coin and Bank Bills bought apa Sold
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF THE CoMPTRoLLER THE TREASURY, 7
WASHINGTON, Aug. 80, 1855. }
Whereas by satisfactory evidence presented to the
undersigned, it has been made to appear that the
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHARLOTTE, in
the Town of Charlotte, in the County of Mecklen-
burg and State of North Carolina, has been duly
organized under and accor ding to the requirements
of the Act of Congress entitled Gan Act to provide
National Currency, secured by pledge of United
States Bonds and to provide for the circulation and
redemption thereof" approved June Sd, 1864, and
has complied with all the provisions of said Act re-
quired to be complied with before commencing the
business of Banking under said Act;
Now, THEREFORE,, /, Freeman Clarke, Comptroller
of the Treasury do hereby certify that 1.-The First
lotte, in the county of Mecklenburg and State of
North Carolina, is authorized to commence the
business of Banking under the Act aforesaid.
In testimony whereof, witness my hand
L. S. and seal of Office, this thirtieth day of Au-
49, gust, 1865.
FREEMAN CLARKE,
Sept IL, 1865. 6m Comptroller.
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New Goods.

The subscribers have opened Store the I'd door
from the Court House, at the stand formerly occu-
pied by S. Frankenthall where they intend keeping
for wholesale and retail large stock of Dry Goods
Ready-made Clothing, Shoes, Hats, &c.
A fine assortment of Ladies' Dress Goods will ar
rive in few days.
share of patronage is respectfully solicited, as
they feel confident of being able to give satisfaction
in price and quality.
BUXBAUM l. ROESSLER.
August 81, 1865 =
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corn AND WHEAT.

! want to purchase Corn and Wheat at the Steam
FIGURING Mill in this place, for which tlw marke
price will be paid. JOHN WILKES.
Charlotte, May l5 1865.
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J. N. ROBSON
H.. A.
Southern Express Company.

SVNtHCFh EAPTCss COHpdHys
The Southern Express Company has opened COM
munication VII" alhNorthern aud Western States,
aud is now p. Jared to forward Freight Money and
valuable Packages safely and promptly. Messen-
gersSeave Charlotte daily, connecting at Raaeigh
with Adams Express Company, and at Richmond
with Adams and Harndcn's Ex press Companies.
Letters will be Forwarded by this Company TO all
points South and North having no mail facilities.
T. d. GILLESPIE, Agent.
Charlotte, June 10, 1855 If
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DRY HIDES.
want to purchase 10000 pounds Dry Hides, for
which good price will be paid. =,
B. J. CURETON,
Sept 4, 1865 5tpd Cureton's Store, S. C.
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Fall and Winter Importation,
1855.
|, RIBBONS, MILLINERY AND
STRAW GOODS.
RMSTRONG, GATOR & CO :,
Importers and Jobbers of
Ribbons Bonnet Silks and Satius, Velvets Ruches
Flowers, Feathers, Straw Bonnets, Flats, &c.
No. 237 and Lofts of239 Baltimore Street,
Baltimore, Md.
Offer Stock unsurpassed in the United States in
variety and cheapness.
Orders solicited and prompt attention given.
Sept I, 1865 3mpd ...
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-02-01

News Everybody nova. days is asking
for news. The Peace talk is playing out,
We fear. It is rumored now that the
French, the English and the Catholics are
49, ~--s------y-~.. ~
March and generally swallow US up!-
There are sundry reports going to show
the possibility Of some such movement,
but We can only learn from the fluctuations
in gold from day to day that they are be.
lieved one day and rejected the next. One
thing We are certain Of, and that is this !:
SLEEPER, late Of tho DEBORAH House, has
bought the Winnsshiek House at Decorah
and will hereafter keep it "up to the
handle" He is putting it through course
OF improvement in carpets. furniture, beds
and other etceterss which will render it A.
convenient and comfortable as any hotel
outside or inside Of Chicago. DEBORAH is
growing into city hood very rapidly, and
SLEEPER is bound to be there With first.
class Hotel, to see that the first Mayor
elected has proper accommodations. It is
not necessary to write word to those who
know the new DEBORAH landlord or to those
who know the ample proportions of the
largest hotel in Northern Iowa. To travellers
We would say that T. W. Sleeper capnot
be excelled as landlord by any nsn who
ever tried the business. Affable, courteous,
kind, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. to good living
himself-what more do you wan,g
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r f. M q " a -
List or Letters

pEMAINING unclaimed in the Post Office. At Ne
II Oregon, State OF Iowa. 3lst day OF JAN. 1865
ITO obtain any OF these letters the applicant must
call Tor advertised letters give the date this list and
pay cent for advertising
"If not called Tor within mon they will Ls sent
to the Dead Letter Office.
Free Delivery OF letters by carriers at the residence
Of owner in cities large towns may be secured by
observing the following rules: -
~. Direct the letters plainly to the street and No.
well as the post Office and State.
-. Head letters with the writer's Post Office and
State street and number, sign them plainly with the1
name and request that answers lie directed rdingy
20. Letters to strangers transcient visitors IN
town or city, whose special address may be unknown,
should be marked in the lower eithand corner, with
the word Transient
II. Place the postage stamp the upper right-hand
and leave space between tho stamp and dircc
ton for post-making without interfering with tina
writing.
IN. B-A request for the return Of q letter to the
writer. II unclaimed within 80 days less written
printed with the writer's name post Office and State
the Iehand end Of the enveop the face SIDE
viii be complied with at the usual prepaid rate Of post
age payable when the letter Is delivered to the writer
-Sar Law Of
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To OUR PArRoNs.-We would again remind

To OUR PArRoNs.-We would again remind
our readers that this season Of the year is
time when they are constantly liable to sudden
coughs, influenza. sore throat, &C., while the
children are in constant danger from Group,
throat and lung complaints. 1t is important
that every head Of family should-provide a
remedy that is ready at all times for immediate
use, whether assailed at the dead hour Of night
with the breaking out Of a hard cold, the rack
ing ola violent cough, or the children with
that most dangerous ofall dseases-croup-or
at the midday hour, you should always be pre-
pared. In Goes Cough Balsam. you will find
ready aud ef.ectual remedy. 1t grapples and
controls instaneously the most stubborn
coughs. while in Group, it isa sovereign cure.
The price is but forty cents per bottle-the
bottles twice the size of any other at the same
price. Delays are dangerous. You should al
ways have it in the house. I can be found at
all our drug stores
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A bill is before congress asking the
reimbursement Of Missouri, for expenses in
calling out, cquipping and feeding the
militia Of that state.
"If you please, Mr.. JONES'" said a child
at dinner table, "lnamma sends her com.
plincnts, and would be pleased to have
yeu begin to be funny. The celebrated
wit manifested much dscomforturc.
At recent lcvee at the White House, it
is said, that one entire lace curtain was
stolen from one Of the east room windows;
the gilded shield wccnched off and stolen.
and the cords and tassels pocketcd.
On the Gath, the senate spent the most
Of the day, in discussing the sutjec. of
retaliation upon rebel prisoners without
conclusion being reached the house was
occupied in the consideration of the
Brooks Butler question Of privilege, which
was withdrawn.
1t is said that Gen. Sheridan will CON-
mand the consolidated armies OF the Poto.
mac and the James. Gen. Meade will be
given another position.
Savannah reports mention the capture
Of 1000 rebels at Pocotaligo
Gen. Beauregard, after a recent CONVEX.
sation with Gov. Brown CT Georgia. deny's
the report that the Gov. is in favor Of
reconstruction.
Capt. Semmes, ofthe Alabama, it is said,
commanded the rebel feet in recent ex.
petition down the James RIVER.
Burlcigh, the late Erie raider, is to be
given up to the Federal authorities.
Gen. Roddy, of Forests command, is
about to abandon the rebel cause, the pres.
ident having granted him an unconditional
pardon.
In the senate a resolution was off red,
and ordered printed. calling upon the
president to issue proclamation declaim.
ing Arkansas to be no longer in insurrec-
ton.
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WE see it stated by some wiseacre that
the heart Of man weighs about nine
ounces, that Of woman, eight. As age
increases, mans heart grows heavier, and
a woman's lighter, after thirty. Some gi,ls
lose theirs at sixteen. The more general
rule, however, in this locality, is for girls
to exchange hear,s-the good looking ones
always stipulating that the understanding
they give shall be protected from the talk
of the outside world by suit of fashion.
able Boots from Wheele,'s establishment.
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FKoA JULEsDURGH.--W are indebted to
II. B. Lampson for the perusal of letter
from Milo Lacy. late Of this Office but now
Of the 7th Iowa Cavalry and Postmaster
At Julssburgh, the scene Of the last report
ed Rght with the Indians. Milo describes
the fight and states that good horse was
oil that saved him. Capt. O'Bren was ia
command. Col. Summers and Capt. Muir.
ply were At the post on visit. From 600
to 1900 Indians almost surrounded the
small party Of white soldiers and the most
determined fighting alone saved them from
annihilation. The Indians were finally
repnlsed, carrying of their dead rs is their
custom. Go. F. lost 10 men and of the
citizens 8 were killed. Among the killed
are Davis Lippincott and Edison D. Moore
Of West Union, Thos. Scott Of Dover,
lsham and Stebbins Of Auburn, w. B.
Talcott and W. Il. Gray of McGregor.
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OuR SIcN.-We forgot last week to in.
troduce the makers Of our new Sign
Allow US now to make you acquainted with
Messrs. WALTER & Bro, the best painters
in North Eastern lows, at least, If not the
best in the west. We have known the
WALTERS since 1866. and never knew
them fail to please those who employed
them. We care not what sort of sign
you want, they are always equal to the
requirement. 1t surprises US to see how
neatly and Jet how unpretendingly. they
finish up the superior jobs which are turn
ed out Of their shops. They paint the
best signs for Lansing. did, the finest paint.
ing and lettering en- the steamer Diamond
10, and in all respects they are seor1men.
Look At our new Book 4 job" sign il
you would be CO convinced Of their capacity.
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TIE WAR.-In one Of our late exchanges
Of the intensely war kind. we find long
string Of rhymes from which We clip the
following most truthful lines:
ITS now too late TO question
What brought tine war about;
It's q thing Of pride and passion,
And we mean 10 fight IL out -

"'Iis now too late TO question
What brought the war about;
It's thing Of pride and passion,
And we mean TO fight it out"
The contest now is cniy "a thing Of pride
and passion" and for the qualification Of
these not very commendabls principles"
we must keep on lighting till both north
and south arc exhausted in men and means.
Esop relates that lion and bear fell to
Fighting about the carcase of deer which
Was Claimed by both on the ground Of
simultaneous discovery. After rendering
each other helpless, they retired little
from the carcase and fox which had been
watching their battle with il, concealed
satisfaction, gracefully stepped in and made
prize Of the deer. Can we draw Q lesson
from this, or must We 60 through the whole
programme and let England and France
get the advantage they are waiting for p
Let US stop this slaughter and make peace
on some terms OF union that will not be
disgraceful to either section Of our once
great Confederation Of independent states |