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he never attended public assemblies or
amusements. He had no affections to
gratlfy, no friends to visit, no curiosity TO
apPease,, no tastes to indulge. What he
once salo OF himself appeared to be true
-'has ne rose in the morning with but a
Single object, and that was to labor 90
nara all day as to be able to sleep all
night. The world was absolutely nothing
to HIM but working place. He scorned
and secuted the idea that old men should
cease to labor, and should spend the even.
ing OF their days in tranquility. mo- he
would say, 'labor is the price Of lite, its
happiness, its everything; to rest is to
rust; every man should labor to the last
hour Of his ability Such was Stephen
Girard.
"This is an unpleasing picture of citi-
zen OF polite and amiable Philadelphia. It
were indeed grim and dreary world
wherein should prevail the principles of
Girard. But see what this man has done
for the city that loved him not! Vast
and imposing structures rise on the banks
of the Schuylkill, wherein, at this hour,
six hundred orphan boys are fed, clothed,
trained and taught, upon the income OF
the enormous estate which he won by this
entire conservation to the work of accu.
mnlating property. In the ample grounds
of Girard College, looking up at its five
massive marble Offices, ,strolling in it,
shady walks or by its verdant play
grounds, Or listening to the cheerful cries
OF the boys at play, IT, most sympathetic
and imaginative Of men must pause be
fore censuring the sterile and unlovely
life OF its founder. And if he should in
quire closely into the character and career
OF the man who willed this great institu
ton into being, he would, perhaps, /. be
willing to admit that there was room il
the world for one Girard, though it were
a pity there should ever be another"
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The bill proposing to arm the slaves, which pass
erl the Confederate House of REPRESENTATIVES nm

The bill proposing to arm the slaves, which pass
ed the Confederate House of Representatives on
Tuesday, the 21st u, received the following vote
YEAs-Messrs. Akin, Anderson, Atkins Barks-
dale, Baylor, BIanford, Bradley, E. NJ Bruce, II. N.
Bruce, Clopton, Cluskey, Colyer, Conrad, Dickin-
er, Goode, Gray, Hanly, Hilton, johnson, Keeble
Lyon, Machen, McMullin, Menecs, Miller, Moore,
Pugh, Read, Russell, Simpson, W. G. Smith, snead,
Triplett and Vilere-40.
NAYs.-Messrs Baldwin, Batson, Bell, Branch,
Badgers Carroll, Christnan Clarke, Conrow, Cruik-
shank, Darden, Ewing, Fuller, Garland, Gholson,
Gilmer, Hartridge Hatcher, Herbert, Holiday, j.
NJ. Leach, j. I. Leach, Logan, Marshall, McC.llum,
Miles, Perkins, Ramsay, Rogers, Sexton, D. NJ
smith, Smith OF N g., Swan, Wlckham, Wilkes,
Witherspoon and Mr.. Speaker-37.
The measure failed in the Senate.
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NO TIC Ell

" HEREAS A RUNAWAY SLAVE NAM.
w ed ARCH, has been legally cupmtted to Jail Of
Surry County, Carolina, and confined therein for
ing been made of the same in the North Carolina Sand
qr for six months and the of said slave harne
failed to appear prove property pay charges and take
Court of Surry County February Term 1865 that said
slave Arch be sold agreeable to law Notice is hereby
given that on the SECOND MONDAY in May next I
will offer said slave Arch for sale at public auction to the
highest bidder for Cash. at the Courthouse door in the
town Of Dobson-such title will be made as vests in me
as Sheriff. WILLIAM HAYMORE
Sheriff.
Feb 20, 1855. s-wtf
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From the Charlotte Bulletin
Correspondence Between Gen. sherman and
Gen. Hampton.


HDQ'Rs MIL'Y DIV OF THE MISS,
In the Field, Feb "a, 1866.
Lieut. Gen. Wade Hampton, Comdg Gaoasy
Forces, G. s A.:
GENERAL: 1t is officially reported to me that our
iorag,ng parties are murdered after capture and Ia.
bellcd Death to all Foragers." One instance of a
Lieutenant ana seven men near Chesterville and
another of twenty near ravine, 80 rods from the
main road, about three miles from Feasterville.-
have ordered similar number of prisoners in our
hands to be disposed of in like manner
hold about 200 prisoners captured in various
ways, and can stand it as long as you, but hard
ly think these murders are committed with yeur
knowledge and would suggest that you give no.
tice to the people at large that every life taken by
them simply results in the death of one of your
Confederates.
Of course you cannot question my right to for
age on the country: 1t is a war right as old as
history. The manner of exercising it varies with
circumstances, and if the civil authorities will sup
ply my acquisitions, will forbid all foraging-
But find no civil authorities who can respond to
calls for forage or provisions and therefore must
collect directly of the people. have no doubt this
Is the occasion of much misbehavior the part of
our men, but l cannot permit an enemy to Judge or
punish with wholesale murder.
Personally regret the bitter feeling engendered
by this war but they were to be expected, and
simply allege that those who struck the first blow
and made war inevitable, ought not in fairness to
reproach US for the natural consequences. mere
ly assert our war right to forage. and my resolve
to protect my foragers, to the extent of life for life.
am, with respect
Your obedient servant,
[Signedl W. 7. SHERMAN,
Maj. Gen. U. S.
Official: Jno. NJ. Otey,
A. A. Gent.
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NOTICE.

THE SUBSCRIBER BEING CRIPPLE.
and not able to keep up farm, has concluded to sell
lying GU the south side Of big Beaver Creek and the most
OF his farm bottom land, and about hundred and
twenty acres OF woods the tract 80 or 80 Of
that is bottom and and he has BODY to work but hs
daughters and he can't keep up farm Of that size
advertise my farm for public sale on the frs day Of
March, 1885 will sell for cash, but some specie will be
required but the terms will be made on the dav Of
sale. ~ ~
My dwelling in Wake County, though the plantation
is in Chatham aud Wake Counties
Feb. 6, 1865. wit
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NORrH-CAROLINA, SUPERIOR COURT OF
~ Johnston County. ! Law, Fall Term, 1865.
JAS Cox, st al ~ " ~
appears to the satisfaction Of the Cout thst James
Cox, aud W. A. Davis and wife Marian are non residents
of this States 1t is therefore, ordered that pubcation 30
made in the North Carolina Standara newspaper pub
said defendants TO appear at the Term of the Superior
Court Of said County. when and where, they plead.
answer demur judgment pro oantssso will be taken
as to them.
Witness: W. H. JOYNER. Clerk.
Feb. I, 1865. 7-w"t.
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EKlAKEN UP AND COMMITTED tn 1.rr
Anegro man BY the name of HENRY, WHO saws hs
belongs to Benz. Redmond of Charlotte County Va
Sad boy is about % years of age front teeth out was
in Richmond Va. - - 0'''"'
The owner Of said boy is hereby notified TO come for.
ward prove property pay charges aud take him away or
be will be dealt with as the law directs
Johnston County N. c..
Jan. 90, 1865. Or
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THE CLOSING OF THE PORTS

WILL PROBABLY SOON COMPEL ME TO RAISE
w the price of the "Southern Hepatic Pills !" The
best family medicine in the CNnfederacy Now is the time
fer families ind dealers to supply Msnnssiuss
Until further notice will send by mail prepaid, ono
box for dozen for $50 Druggists and other dealers
Can buy BY the quantity at $3.50 gross the purchaser
paying freight 1Aese prices proortonatsy very bO
will be glad to sell at old rates for specie namely rs
cents box, u 50s dozen, $50 gross Cash must &C.
company all orders. Address
!. GEORGE w. DEEMS.
Feb. 20, 1876. i5,4tnd
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Adj't and Insp'r Gems Office,
RICHMOND, Sept H., 1868


GENERAL ORDERS.
wi THE FOLLOWING ACT OF CONGRESS IS
llls published for the information of all concerned
Every person not subject to the Rnes and articles Of
crate States to DESERT who shall purch1se from any
soldier bis arms uniform chaing. any pct thereof
shall upon legal o,nvicon. be fined at the discretion Of
the Court having cngnzance of the same in any sum not
exceeding three hundred dollars and be imprisoned not
exceeding one year"
By order Of the Secretary Of War.
(Siqped) 4 COOPER
Adjt and Inspf Gen7
HEADQUARTERS RESERVE. n. G,
Raleigh, Feb. 10.
Official: JNO. ". HINSDALE,
a. A. Gent.
Feb 1s, 1855. A-7t
-. State papers copy seven times.
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NOTICE..
Feb. 20, 1855

common Jail OF Surry county, g., on the 25th day
Of February 1868. negro boy who says bis name Is
WILLIAM and says be belongs to John Irwin. of Geor
lato % or 80 DID, about feet or 10 inches high
and will weigh about lh0 pounds The owner of said boy
is hereby notified to cme forward prove property pay
With as the law directs.
WILLIAM HAYMORE, Sheriff.
March g, 1865. Il-wtf
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EXCHANGE NoT1cE.-Of1cial notice, from Rich,
mond March 9th, is given that all Confederate off,
GERS and men who were delivered at Savannah OF
Charleston during November and December last,
and all delivered in James river prior to the LIST in.
slant are declared to be exchanged.
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TRANspERED.-Th The 18th regiment N. O. troops,
heretofore in Davis brigade, has been transferred
to Cooks brigade
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We often pretend to fear what ws really despise,
and more often to dsspise what We really fear.
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the meantime shall hold ifty.si1 Of your men IS
hostages for those whom you have ordered to BE-
executed. =, an yours, 10,
[Signed] Es@s5W WADE HAMPTON, =
..zs:-~ - ss:i :. Lieut. Gen'L
Official: Jno. u. 0tey, - 70, . =
-. A. A. Gen'l -. -
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STATE OF NORTH-CAROLINA.
CALDWELL COUNTY,
Superior Court of Law,
Fall Term, 1864
WILLIE GATHER,
Attachment Levied nm lo,d
SAMUEL CURria, ~
In THIS CASE IT APPEARING TO THE
satisfaction of the Court that Samuel Curtis the de-
fendan has absconded concealed himself so that the
ordinary of law cannot be served upon him.
Is therefore ordered 6y the Court That publication bs
made IN the Carolina Standard for six weeks notify
ing said to appear at the term Of our SD
Perior Court of Law to be ad for said County at thu
Courthouse in Lenoir, on the Sd Monday after the 4I
Monday March next then and there to plead answer or
him. -s''
Witness: RR WAKEFynJn
Clerk of said Court at Office session. the Sd Monday
after the 4th Monday in September 1864. '
This January 18th, 1865.
Jan. Is, 1865.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-05-25
HEALTH.

The following 'composiion' was read recent y oy q yours aaa#-swho was just fnishing her education in High school, (not in Ltchnelu,J and is supposed to be original Some of the readers of the Enquirer may recognize it. It is recommended to persons of weak 'stum- macs :' -- .
 Health is one of the most important thing of the body, and it constitutes your body also, There are some thing you eat, that is sweet corn, green apples, and thess are the things that put the stummac out of order and make you sick and then be very feeble all your life time, and how much better 1t would be to wait till green corn gets ripe and not to eat much of green fruit. There are great many that are delicate, and by eating too much corn and green fruit, so that their stummacs get out of order and pulls down their constitutions into their bed and sometimes they are sick from one month to six weeks, and when she is sick and the streets are dirty and she has bad cold why is sometimes turns into consumption and then they are feeble all their life time.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-05-25
A NOVEL GIFT TO PRESIDENT JOHNSON

Monday night coffee or tea set, formerly used by Jeff Davis, and sold at auction with a quantity of silver just previous to the evacua- tion of the city by the rebels, was presented to President Johnson by Mir. A. Barratti, of Richmond. who purchased the article at the auction sale. The coffee or teapot in ques- tion IS perfect miniature fac simile of rail- road locomotive, with tender attached. The locomotive boiler receives the coffee or tea, makes and discharges it through spiggot--a steam whistle indicating when the tea or coffee IS ready. The boiler of the locomotive is of porcelain, and the figure of the fireman of the same material, appears on the locomotive vigorously ringing the bell The tender,
 which is an admixture, of brass and other metal, .carres the sugar in an elegant sugar caisson, with goblet for cogniac and stunning small cut glasses. The sides of the tender are embellished with racks for cigars The most curious contrivance of all is secret music-box located somewhere in the tender, which, being set, plays eight popular airs, sufficient in length to entertain supper, din- ner, or breakfast table. The whole thing rests upon two beautiful enamelled waiters-
 Upon the side of the locomotive in miniature, is emblazoned President Jefferson Davis, showing that the testimonial, locomotive and tender, were expressly for his use or pleas ure. Upon the front, just above where the COW catcher ought to be, appears the Con- federate national banner and the battle-fag. entwined with the national ensign of France
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-05-25

HENs.-The best time to set hen, is when the hen is reddy. kant tell yu what the best breed iz, but the shanghigh is the meauest.-- It kosts as mutch to bord one as it dug stage boss, and yn mite as well undertake tew fat . flaming mill by running oats thru it. There ain't no profit in keeping hen for his eggs, if he lays less than one day. Hens are very long lived, if they don't contract the throte diseaze; there is grate menny goss tew pot evry year bi this melancholy disease kant tell exactly how tew pick out good hen, but as a gineral thing, the long. cared ones are kounted the best. The cue legged ones kno are the least apt tew skrach up the gardiu. = Eggs packed in equal parts of salt and lime water, with the other end down, will keep from thirty to forty years, if they are not dis turbcd. Fresh beefstake is good for hens; 1 serpose or pounds a da wood be awl hen wood need at fust along. shall be happs tew advise with yu, at enny time. on the hen question, and-take it in eggs.-Josh Billiags.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-05-25
D@ A man long noted for intemnerote h.h

B@ A man long noted for intemperate hab- it's, was induced by Rev. John Abbott to sign the pledge in his own way, which he did in these words pledge myself to drink no more intoxicating drinks for one year, Few believed he could keep it, but near the end of the year he again appeared at a Temperance e meeting, without once having touched q dron,
 Are you not going to sign again r asked Mr. Abbott. Yes, replied he, If can do it ii in my ny own way,' and accordingly he wrote. : [ sign this pledge for nine hundred and ninety nine years, and if live to that time. I intend to take out a life lease' A few days after. he called upon the tavern keeper, who welcomed him back to his old haunt. ohi landlord.' said he, as in pain, I have such a lump on my side! That's because you have stopped drinking said the landlord, you won't live long if you keep on.' Will drink take the lump away Yes, and if you don't drink you'll soon have g lump on the other side Come, let's drink together and he poured out two glasses of whisky. q guess I won't drink, said the former inebriate, especially if keeping the. pledge will bring another lump, for it isn't very hard to bear, after all : and drawing the lump roll of greenbacks- from his side pocket, he walked of, leaving the landlord to his reflections.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-05-25

nance of an air entitled aAway with Melan- choly," Satisfied by this announcement that MT. Bags efforts. had commendable object we paid no further attention to the matter un- til the following Friday. On that unlucky day we discovered that Mir. Baggs was not the only innovation in our vicinity. MT. Twiggs, having succeeded in procuring dilapidated Cremonia now consumes both his own and his neighbours leisure time by playing with mournful perse- verance that dispiriting ditty Away with Melancholy" MT. spoops has also turned against us and having burrowed out an exceed iagly ancient and badly cracked fife uow passes his time, notwithstanding our dignifed remon- strance, in expeuding large quantities of car bonic acid gas in abrotive attempts to do Away with Melancholy"
 Notwithstanding the combined and perseyer- ing efforts of the gentlemen above mentioned we regret to state that it is not our opinion that an adequate impression has yet been made on Melancholy. Far from yielding to their clam orous exortations to depart. Melancholy seems to have made up her mind to settle down con- fortably and enjoy life. Strict candor, indeed, compels us to assert that Melancholy, at least, in cur own neighborhood has been on the in crease ever since this musical hubbub began.
 In conclusion we call upon the sympathisipg public to pity the sorrows of an unfortunate man, besieged by an army of musicians ter, iche, with all her powers, fell before seven rum pets How then can we expect to emerge un- harmed from the midst of brass toot horn, a violin and a fife all united in the common cause of making "Away with Melancholy" We at one time thought of arming ourselves with some musical instrument in selfdefence. But the toot-horn We will not, the fife we cannot and the violin we dare not, and the iewsharp it is useless to play upon. The only recourse therefore seems to be the drum. We propose to send immediately to New York for Away with Melancholy" arranged for the drum. Then at last we may succeed Should this formida. ble instrument be dsregarded we are prepared to resort to the cymbals. Should this also produce no effect we can and will employ dull boy to file duller saws all day to the detes table tune of Away with Melancholy and should this last measure prove unavaiing We shall purchase a couple of pounds of powder and go" Away with Melancholy"
 @t.4t s BEN BoLr
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-05-25
Aerifultnral Dcpart,nent.
PREPARED EXPRESSLY FOR TIE ENourRER," BY
 T.S. GOLD. West Cornwall, Ct. | To svhom all Communications should 5e addressed.
THE WILD HONEYsucKLF-

Every one admires this beautiful wild flower. Is abundant bloom, coming before the woods are in fuil leaf, with its bright col ors, render it peculiarly attractive.
 When just bursting into bloom, 1t may be transplanted with perfect safety. Select young bushes growing in open land. as the foliage and bloom will be thicker, aad they will bear the change with less injury A damp day is preferable for transplanting this as we'll as all plants. If possible keep ball of earth or turf about the roots Place it in clean virgin soil, as rich manured land does not suit it's habits.
 Wo have some plants transplanted about ten years ago at this season, which stand in our garden, and which have not failed to bloom abundantly each year, There is no exotic more beautiful than this native of our own woods S-..-
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-05-25
Mlisrellanp.
NOW SMILE.

NOW SMILE. .a
 Pa, how long does the Legislature set
 Three or four months, my son.
 Why, what set of geese they must be- our geese only set five weeks.
 Holmes, ofter telling that dog was shot for biting woman's leg, said it was pity to shoot dog with such fine taste.
 Poor Brigham Young is midower. One of his wives died on the 23d of last month. She was the handsomest of Brighams wives, ex- cept six
 A cockney tourist met barefooted lasse near Glasgow, and asked her if all the people there go barefooted Part of 'em do, and the rest mind their own business was the quick reply. ...-.,.. ...'..
 An Irishman called into store and priced pair of gloves. He was told they came to I'd sooner my hands go barefoot than pay that price for 'em'
 The Lyons Republican says If the enlist ment of one man for three years is equivalent las General Fry declares) to the enlistment of three men for one year, would not the easiest way to fill the Lyons quota of ffty-nine men have been to enlist one man for 6fty-nine years? We appeal to General Fry.
 We read of a cockney youth who every time ne wishes to seta glimpse at his sweetheart, cries 'Fire!' directly under her window. Tn inc alarm of the moment, she plunges her head out of the window and enquiries, where 1? when be slaps himself on the breast, and exclaims
 ere, my Hangelina
 '. A laugbable story is told of an old m;ser who, being at the point of death, resolved to give all his money to Q nephew, at whose hand he experienced some little kindness. aSam ; said be- for this was his nephew's name. :. am about to leave the world, and to leave, YOU my money You will then have $50 ,0OO-only think! Yes, feel weaker and weaker, i think I shall die in two hours. Oh. yes, Sam, I'm going give me two per cent. and you may take the money now. ..f.s .
 The Hartford Courant is responsible for the truth of. the following:
 Before the opening of the last campaign in front of Richmond, horses became very scarce in the rebel army and orders were issued to impress all that could be found in the surround. ing country. While engaged in the execution of this order, squad of cavalry met Jeff. Da- wis riding in an elegant carriage drawn by 8 fine span. The corporal in command grufiY order ed him to sget out" and give up the animals. Jeff. refused. The corporal insisted. Finally to cat short the barley Jeff. enquired, "Do you know who am." "No," replied the soldier. q am President Davis," said Jeff "Drive on, ' said the corporal, q thought you looked like d-d old postage stamp" @
 A gentleman at Cambral (Fnnce) has just sold his wife for 126f. (about $25) to a friend who had long admired her. An action at law is about to bc commenced by the friends of the sold against the yender, and very curious rev. citations are expsctsd. 8 a f5z3
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-05-25
The csattanooea Gazette of May e,b .,.,..

The Chattanooga Gazette of May 9th states that in the early part of the week preceding, Major-General James B. Steedman. command. ing the District of the Etowah. proceeded to Resacca, where he was met by Brigadier-Gen. eral W. T. Woford, commanding the Gonfed- crate forces in North Georgia, and terms of the surrender of the rebel forces were agreed upon. The terms are the same as those granted to Lee by Gen. Grant. The formal surrender of these forces was to be made to Brig. Gen. H. M. Judah, commanding the Federal forces at Dalton. on Friday next. 18th inst, at Kings- ton. It was expected that about 400O men would be paroled at that time.