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St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1865-09-07

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1 The DEAR BABIES Conven tionally, In
fancy is only another name for innocence.
Practically, they ore often as wide as the
poles asunder. Mothers Of course, will
dispute this proposition; yet they know,
N the depth of their affect,onate hearts,
that b lids too true. Produce your phllan-
throric baby. Show us a sample Of the
race that will not fight. Do they rot soize
US by the hair, and tug ,llereat, with exult-
ing war-iwhoops, rs if they longed to scalp
us Is it not necessary TO keep their nails
short, in order to avoid scarifcation? Has
any baby ever been known to exhibit the
Sill htest emotion of gratitude? Do they
NOT murder: ours sleep, compelling parents
to rise at the dead hour of night, and walk
marches against time until daylight? Is it
not . common thing to see them become
partially apoplectic with unbridlcd pas
sion? And then look at their hypocrisy ?
Do they not indulge in blood-curdling
shricks Of seeming agony, and, when TN
dressed in consequence Of suspi zion Of pins
do they not kick UP their heels ind crow
at the thought of having hoaxed their moth
ers? It Is all very well to say that "hea-
ven is near US in our infancy" but it is
the opinion Of observant persons, who have
studied babies from philosophical stand
point, that if their capacity for mischief
were equul to their ferocity, they would
soon extermiuate tie adults Of the human
family.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1865-09-07

PIC In THE BEp..-A little girl had been
entertained with stories about pigs one
evening, and highly amused with an imita.
ton from a facetious brother, of the man
ner in which they "grunt."
The following morning, she rose from her
"ncst" beside her father, and listened to
his snoring with unfeigned establishment.
After o moment she cried out. "Mamma,
mamma, do, dust tome ERE! Pom my life,
l tink terc's pig in dis bed. ''~-'-~~- --' u
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1865-09-07
livery and Sore stable

Livery. and sn1e, stable.
II The undersigned has lust erected ~
u large and commodious stable on the cor
lier of Lake Street and Perry Place, oppo
site Clark's store, near the Central House.
which he has filled with livery stock. COM
prising q number of 1854" = G.'%tS,"f5I ii
'4'7 f I'm E." RISES, -
Suitable for either riding or driving, and a
variety OF : -, = = ~
=: HANDSOME BUGG1Es
For single or double team. Ea4>!t'aE.<.s 5. !
,e 1Cemmodious, elegant carriages for pleas
ure parties always. ready, to,7;$a' ss.,.:s ;.
All orders for teams for excursions, Fu-
nerals Or . Journey will be attended to
promptly. |@AS'S 'f's 3 ::S-s.f E:t51S' - :
g His stock is Of the best kind, and he in.
:vites his friends to call. s;Gs.;.. .s4y- 5s..s
St Cloud, June 23d, 1863, ~ v5n49-ly
T AND OFFICE, ST. CLOUD. MINI.
IL "a @,&W .fffTE ;ss!3 ~ Did August 3D. 1885, :
10 Henry Schu1dheis. = !, > &
>SrR.-You are hereby notified to appear at the U
Of sEpTESfBER 1865, 1t 10 o'clock IN tho fore
noon Of said day to show cause why your Homestead
entry No. $685. made at this Office on the 10th day Of
May 1868 upon Lot 49, of section 49, town 49, range
81 s and ~ Sd - and 81 "A NE a section a town
United States, as ons Harmon vogt alleges an aban-
Comment on your part ofsaid tract and proposes then
g when 81
ausiii.ew W. B: Mif N Hell R sss.;f.sr.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1865-09-07
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE.
~ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Smith and David j
Smith, Of st. Cloud. Stearns County, State Of Minn

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE. :
IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Smith and David IL
Smith, Of st. Cloud stearns County, State of Mime
Mortgasec-Thos &. Mcclure, Of the town, county,
and State aforesaid. .E ....r
+ Date 81 Mortgage--Ja january 18th, A. D. 1865.
When and where recoricd-July Sth A. D. 1865,
in Book "B Of Mortgage Deeds, pages, $50, 55l $50
in the Office 81 Register of Deeds In and for stears
County and State Of Minnesota. &
Amount claimed to he due at the date of this no
tice-Two Hundred aud nine dollars and seventy
cents (s2c9 70-100,)
Description Of mortgaged premises-Lots number
ed seven( and tight (0 In block numbered forty
six 6) in the town of St. Cloud according to the SUR
yey made by T. A. Curtiss the plat of which is re-
corded In lilo Office of tho Register ofDeeds in md for
said Stearns County.
Default having been made by tho Mortgagor in the
payment Of the sum secured by said mortgage anil
no suit proceeding at law having been had to re-
cover said mortgage debt any part thereof, Now
therefor notice hereby given that virtue Of
power of sale III said mortgage conined and Of the
provisions Of the statute in such made and pro
vded the said mortgage will be foreclose by sale
the said mortgaged premises above described to be
made by the Sheriff of said county of Stearns at Pub
t Auction, to tho highest Bidder at the front door
Of the Court House, In st. Cloud IN sat County, on
WEDNESDAY, THE 18fH DAY OF OCTOBER. x. D.
1868 at O'clock In tho forenoon OF that day to sat
isy said debt interest and the expense
with the further sum Of twenty-five dollars atto
sslict1r eouncil fees, stipulated In said
mortgage to be paid ofa foreclosure of the SAME
(etisy 8aTH0s g.tMcQLulE, Mrtgakee
st. Cloud, July 18th A. D. 1865 sep7-6s
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1865-09-07
IRON all portions Of the Yves

HINONl oil pOrtlOnS OF the Yves
u. Northwest and south-wcst, this line ald it's Q
nections form either the shortest the best route to
Philadelphia, New York Boston, Baltimore and Wash
ington. The traveller may with confidence rely upon
sure connections, high speed with perfect safety and
every appliance for comfort that Gun be procured.
New anu elegant passenger cars, for day and night
service, have recently been added to the equipment
OF the pennsylvania Central RaifTe6d E-..@e
At pittsburgh, trains from tho West run direct to
the Union Depot where passengers transferred to
the Ynains OF the Pennsylvania Central Railway.
which leave Plttsburg and arrive at other points 81
DAY ExPREsS-Lcaycs pittsburp ut "a :,
m stopping at principal stations. Arrives ut Alton
nus at 80 a. H., Tyrone 844 a. M. [BcIlefonte 1922
a. m, Lock Haven 1850 p MI lIarrisburgt Ito y. M
hnit,mofe+ 242 =; M, New York, via Allentown, at
1920 p m, Philadelphia+ at 545 y. m and New York
via Philadelphia, Mt 1927 p: NJ. r. ag-a: -. "a
NAIL LlNE-Leayes oPittsbulg at $50 a. m.
stopping vt all regular stations Altoona at II AS a.
m Harrisburg 600 III, arriving at Philadelphia ut
12O pm, and New York via Philadelphia at g. 90 am
PlTTsBURG AND ERIE MAzL-Lcaves
pittsbure ut 80 p m stopping ut nearly all stations
Arrives ut AltOOnat ut 7.2O H., Harrisburg 1875 y.
H., and Philadelphia at GAO 4. M .55s:t= ~.
II PHILADELPHIA, EXPREssT-Leaycs
Pittsburgh ut 4.25 p m, stopping only at principal
stations. Arrives at Iatrobc 6.lO p IN, Altoona 935
D. H., Harrisburg $50 M, laltinorc* ut M.
New York via AllentSw,, 1T 1890 90 a. m Philadel.
l2.0; MT Sleep ng Cars run through on this train
from Pittsburgh to Baltimore and Philadelphia and
to New York via Allentown ..f..E- -..,, --s
FAST LINE-Leavcs Pttsburg ut $50 D. m.
stopping only at principal stations Arrives at Atoo-
na ut 23O "a. H. Iarrisburg* at 7.30a IN, Baltimoret
Philadelphia at 1850 p. ln and New York via PHIL
&C elpha, at 5.42 p. III. .,.....~.. 49,.
+ Breakfast. Dinner 81 Supper.
:... 4 Daily, all OTHER trains Sundays ercepted,
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1865-09-07

MIR. Murphy, our consul general at
Frankfort, has succeeded, within the last
five years, in mastering one German word
NIGHTS (nothing) which he pronounces with
the fuenoy Of nativc-E1.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1865-09-07
1865.

slr}.'COsTAR'S'''' RAT DIFFERENTIATION is
simple, safe, and safe. and 9sure--the most
perfect Ratification meeting We have ever
attended Every Rat that can get it, prop,
cr]y prepared according to directions, will
eatit, and every one that, eats it viii die.
generally at some place as distant as posi-.
sible from where the medicine was taken.
-11akeE Shore, .Aich., M,rror. ii or ii i !
To- See "OOstarsn advertisement in this paper. :
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1865-09-07
M = A T NJ AR EFT.
:. JOSEPH HOWARD, Proprietor,

an kinds Of meat-beex, pork, chicken.
turkeys, sausage, pudding, smoked tongue,
&c. kept constantly on hand and fer sale
at the lowest rates. All persons wishing
meat are requested to call. Opposite IL
Fletcher House. noy29-l
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1865-09-07

TN PROBATE COURT stearns County,
i Minnesota Special Term, Ang 2lst, 1865.
In tine matter Of the Estate of John B. Remeley
deceased.
& 0nradihg, and dling the pctition Of Francis x.
Remecy praying, for reasons therein sct FORTH that
he be appointed Administrator Of the Estate of said
deceased It ID ordered that Monday, the day of
september,A D. 1865 at 10 o'clock III the forenoon,
at the Office Of the Judge of Probate in the town Of
Stoud, b6 assigned for the hearing Of said petition
and that the heirs at law Of tho said deceased and all
other persons Interested in said Estate required
appear alta session Of the Probate Court then and
there to be holden and show cause II any there be-
why the prayer Of said petitioner should not be grant
ed. L. A. EVANS
augN-3w Judge Of Probate. q
II AND OFFICE. ST. CLOUD, MIMI,
4 ~, n + Yaaao Ia. sA'ue.3'2d' :lSeS.
You are hereby notified that on the Urn DAY OF OC-
T0BER 1866 10 o'clock In the forenoon of said day
proof will be offered at this office show an aali-
donment by you Of your Homestead Entry No. 1885, Of
the NV II Of section 49, township a22 range "a msde
at this Office October Doth 1864 such abandonment
s alleged by Francis McKusck, and at the Aforesaid
tins I'D oppost ppity win be afforded you to
enter proof adverse % said allegations. IS
s, HENRY %. sWAly Register
aug2a6w W.B. MITCHELL, Receiver
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1865.

A VOICE FROM THE FAR VEST
Speaking Of "Costar's' Rat, Roach. Ant
&C., determination more grain and pro.
visions are destroyed annuslly in Grant
county by yermin than would pay for tons
Of D.. TINS RAJ. and Insect Killer. Loncaster,
slis., Herald. u .:s.fs a5f
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1865-09-07

1)ErNG now in receipt OF my Fall and
Is Winter Stock, which has been selected
with care, purchased at close figures and
with reference to- the increasing wants Of
his section, would most respectfully IN
ute purchasers to call and examine my
assortment.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1865-09-07
r AND OFFICE, ST. EClouD, MINI.

IT AND OFFICE, ST. CLOUD, MINI.
IL - Aug 10Th, 1855.
10 CHaxncy e. Hastings, Esq ~
SIR: You are hereby notified to appear at the ..
s. Land Office at St. Cloud, Minn- on the 14f1 DAY
OF OCTOBER, 1866, at 10 o'clock IN the forenoon
of said day and show cause Why your Homestead
Entry No. 5es, made ct this once the 9Th day Of
june 1864 upon the ne II of section q. in tawnshp
doned, is one George G. Hendryx alleges An ahan-
donment on your part Of said tract and VIII then and
there offer proof OF such an Abandonment, when you
viii be permitted to oppose such showing should you
choose 20 to do HENRY G. WATT, hekistas.
sugSl.ewi B. l1TCH1ll, Rsceivse.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1865-09-07
UNION MEAT MARKET
THOS. G. ALDEN.

would respectfully inform the people Of 81
Cloud that he Is prepared to furnish then
with all kinds of the choicest fresh meat.
Fresh beet, veal, pork, mutton, poultry and
game in its season, at prices As low as Tie
lowest. A share of the public patronage 10
solicited. Shop one door north Of Pewells
Hardware Store. "a fi:E sss.z ii -..:Ss.s
st, Cloud. May 18th, 1864. v6n48-tf
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1865-09-07

-"Why did Joseph's brethren cast him
into the Pit 2" .-s~< : ~> 4
"Because they didn't want him in the
Family Circle!'
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1865-09-07
4J.See "Cbsta,'s" advertisements In this n.ner

FARMERS. AND HOUsEKEEPERs-
should recollect that hundreds Of dollars
worth Of Grain, Provisions, &c., are annu
ally destroyed by Rats, Mice, Ants, and
other insects and vermin-a all Of which can
be prevented by Q few. dollars worth. OF
S 'eCostars" Rat. Roach, Ant, &c., Extermi-
nator, bought and used freely. :,
~ See "obstar's" advertisement IN this paper.
81 ~. Sold in ST. CLOUD g
- By E. W. Z. G.. SIMS and ]. M.
SGARLIN9TON, And III druggists and deal
ers. .>,.y:s = v7nl8 an
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1865-09-07

In a committee of ladies, whatever is
voted, is, no doubt, carried by Aandsom.
majority.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1865-09-07
ljHlRSTs DIVISION SAINT PAUL AND
Il PACIFIC R. R.,1itE : :. .,

y Stearns-ss. - 49, -" -
District Court, Fourth Judicial District, stearns
county :, rL,- '''<, ...... .'' , =, !
: ~ ,ssa;nst Complaint 20 CO 1 It's, s'''"p
Pottery. shafcr. not served. f. cancelled
"The State of Minnes6ta:',i
49,: To. Peter v. Shafer, the above named defendant.
You are hereby summoned and required to answer
tho complaint in this action which is filed with the
Clerk tho Court aforesaid and toaserye copy of
Your answer to the said complaint on the subscriber,
within thirty days after the service of this summons
upon you exclusive Of the day of such services and
if yon fail to answer the complaint within the time
aforesaid the plaintiff in this action will apply to the
court for the relief demanded in said complaint.
Dated st. Cloud MINI, 2ad July. 1866. .
augHi-lt ~ sEDWAKfy q IAML1N,
50 ~ StCioud, iAlinn., PlaintiEx Attorney
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1865-09-07

Tickets for sale to Boston by Boat or Rail:
Boats Tickets good on any Of tho sound Lines.
Fare to all points as low as any Route
SLEFPING CARS
..... ON NIGHT TRAINS. TO
Philad New York and Baltimore
BAGGAGE CHECKED THROUGH AND
s TRANSFERRED FREE.
THEiPENNSYLVANIA RAIL ROAD 90.
WI not assume any risk fox Baggage, except for
hundred Dollars in value All Baggage exceeding
that amount i'll value will be at the risk of the own
or, unless taken by spccinl contract.
Freights.
BY this route feghts of all descriptions can be for
warded to and from Philadelphia, New York, Boston
or or to and from any point on the Raro Id
or Missouri, by RAILROAD direct -,
The Pennsylvania Central Railroad also connect al
Pittsburgh with steamers, by which goods can be for
Mar,ed to any port on the Ohio Muskingum Kentucky
Tennessee, Cunbcrlan Illinois, Mississippi Wis :on
SIN, Missouri Kansas, Arkansas and Red Rivers: INC
at Cleveland. Sandusky and Chicago with steamer t.
all ports OH the Northwestern Lakes.
Merchants and shippers entrusting the transpcrta
ton OF their freight to this Company, rely Will
confidence on its speedy transit:
re Rutes Of Freight to and from any point it, the
West by the Pennsylvania Central Railroad, are Ia,
times as Favorable as are charged BY ocr RaiIoat
Companies.
A0r BE particular to mark packages "ria I: an'e
Central II. r."
For Freight Contracts or Shipping Directions appl,
to or address either Of the following agents OF th
company: =
BiKingston, Jr, Freight Agent, Phi1a7e,phie
G Carpenter, Freight Agent, Pittsburgh.
Clarke i Co, Transfer Agents. Pittsburgh.
Brown Co, Cincinnati, Ohio.
&C Medium Co. Madison, Indiana.
Morchead Co, Louisville. kentucky.
Altman Erdnsrine, Indiana.
Sass, st. Louis, Missouri -
Clarke Co, CHictu3o, Illinois.
J II McColm, Portsmouth, O.
J NJ Love, 4Muysriie, ny.
Hall Co, Marietta, O.
Il. Ayres, M,skingun, Rirer
W II 4 l. langley. GaIlio,,o1is, O.
II 5 Pierce l. Co, GAINESVILLE, O.
II Hudson, Ripley. O. z,.ss.... ..,,.
Il c Meldrum General 7rarelin2 agent.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1865-09-07

Tickets for sale to Boston by Boat or Rail:
Boats Tickets good on any Of tho sound Lines.
Fare to all points rs low as any Route
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1865-09-07

Business and Over Coats, Pants, Vests,
In lershirts and Drawers, Gray and Fancy
VOL Overshirts. Jackets, Buck Mitts,
t'loves, Gauntlets, &c.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1865-09-07
Live Stock.

Drovers and farmers will find this most a,lvania
geous route for live stock Capacious yards, ell WI,
tered and supplied with every convenience have beef,
opened on this line and its connections and every at.
tcntion Is paid their wants. From HARRISBURG WHARF
will be found every convenience for feeding az, r, ST.
ing. choice is offered of the PHI ADELPIIIA Nj
YORK and baltimore MARKETS. This will ais,
be found the shortest quickest and most direct rnte
for stock t" New fork-{via allentown and with Nv.
or changes than any other. - f.n-@ i.
ENOC1I LEWIS, Cert superintendent. Altoona FL
HENRY W.,GWINNER, Gent Ticket Agent Phila
H. H. HOUSTON, Gent Freight Agent Philadell hia
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1865-09-07
In Dress Goods

sIhave fne line, consisting Of French
Merinoes, Grape du Chenes and Amores,
.,lpaccas, Paramattas, Tartan Checks,
r,plins, Plaid, Striped and Brocaded Mo-
hairs, Printed and All-~ool Delaines' &c.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1865-09-07

saxony, Fur and Cloth Hats, Seal, Nu'
tia, Plush and Cloth Caps, &c.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1865-09-07

Hosiery and Gloves, Ladies' Merino
Vests and Drawers, Wool! Hoods, Nubias,
&c., &c. f ,o-r
Bonnet Ribbons, Ruchcs and Flowers.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1865-09-07

Ladies Cloths, Fur Victorincs and Capes,
Misses Ermine Vittorincs and Talmas.
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1865.
PENNSYl WANNA CENTRAL !
DOUBLE.grRAOK;R0 ROUTE

PITTSBURG TO PHILADELPHIA
xsfA1sDDezsas> q sf$ss; ) 1855
& 80 ~ 4 zaFF 4 555ssEz ); =! ! 4,
~ 635 Ut ~ ~ 60
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-22

out, and guaranteeing their return, dead or
alive. These shipments are made IN fulnii-
ment of such guarantee While at Port
land, few days since, witnessed a ceies-
tial" funeral ceremony, rather novel IN
particulars. Pieces of brown paper, with
Chinese words upon them are strewed along
the ground in front Of the procession, which
we're gathered up on the return, and burned,
live fowl being held over the fire by its
legs, until the Tapping of its wings extinguish-
ed the flames. What the meaning of this
queer ceremony was did not learn.
am now about leaving Oregon. Since
October have visited almost every part oft,
and have passed over a considerable portion
of Washington Territory, and think have
very correct idea of the advantages of the
country, and of the inducements presented
for settlement. Some of the valleys are
pleasant and productive. In Oregon, the
Willamette Valley, and the country south as
far as the California line, is not only beauti-
full TO look upon but rich in natural advan-
tages. There are other, but smaller valleys in
the state, equally productive; but in Wash
ington Territory saw but one valley that
offered the least inducement for settlement,
and that was Walla-W ALA, north of the Dali
les, limited district, but beautiful and rich.
The mineral wealth OF the country is very
great, and is being rapidly developed-gold,
silver, copper and iron are found, and will
some day constitute the great wealth of the
country. The climate is extremely favorable
the growing season is long, and the winters
mild. The best of fruit and grain are raised
in abundance; and for the raising of stock,
the country is particularly well adapted
Real estate is low-good farms may be pur-
chased at from IS to $40 per acre. Wages
are good-mechanics get from So to So per
day-hired girls from $25 to $50 per month.
Living is reasonable. The state printing has
not yet become "demoralized"-th state
pays Sl.00per 1000 ems-compositors receive
75c per 1000, or S25 per week. These prices
are in gOld-no paper being used. A dime,
or "bit is the lowest coin in use.
You will next hear from me in California.
GEORGE.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-22
JEFF. Davis VaIedletory Proclamation of April LIST

Whereas, In the course of inhuman Yankee
events the capital of the Confederate States
of America no longer affords an eligible and
healthy residence for the members of the
present cabinet, not to speak of the chief
magistrate himself, the Vice President, and
the members Of the two congressional bodies,
/ do therefore by virtue of the power vested
in my two heels, proclaim my intention to
travel instanter, in company with all the Off
GERS of the Confederate States government,
and to take up such agreeable quarters as
may yet be Granted unto me.
To such persons as are in arms against the
Confederate States of America, do hereby
tender absolute amnesty on condition that
they forthwith desist from annoying our pat
riotic population.
Under the circumstances, slavery had bet
The capital of the confederacy will hence
forth DO found cup stump" on the pictures
que banks of the celebrated 'Last Ditch"
To the foreign subscribers of the confeder-
ate loan, return sincere thanks.
Major General Grant, U. s. A, will please
see that they get their cotton.
All persons having claims against this gov
eminent will please present them to A. Lin
coin. Richmond, by whom all such accounts
will be most cheerfully audited.
1t is not altogether improbable that the
glorious experiment of shareholders confed-
eracy may yet prove delusion and snare.
/ have often thought so. So has Gen. Lee,
who has lately been fighting mostly for his
last years salary. The confederate treasury
being light,I think will take it in my valise,
General Lee thinks that we have good OPEN
ing before US, and that we have seen the last
of this fratricidal war. hope So Stephens
thinks peace more imminent than ever.
If the United States persists in refusing to
recognize the confederacy, on my return /
shall again urge the arming of the negroes.
Ofice-seekers are respectfully solicited to
cease their importunatings. Fellow citizens,
farewell j. DAVIS.
President Confederate States of America.
Done at Richmond, April l. 1855.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-22

At an evening party, very elderly lady
was dancing with young partner. A stran-
ger approached Jerold, who was present, and
said, pray, sir, can you tell me who is the
young gentleman dancing with that elderly
lady ?n Zone of the humane society,
should think" replied Jerold.
There was horticultural exhibition held
at Albany once, and one of the visitors hap
pened to ask an attendant if a certain plant
exhibited belonged to the cactus family. "--
" Cactus family, indeed |" cried the attend
ant, 'it belongs to the'Van Rensselaer, family
of Albany !"
Doctor, | want you to prescribe for me-"
The doctor feels her pulse. "There is moth
ing the matter, madam you only need rest"
Now, doctor, just look at my tongue /; Just
look at it; look at it now say, what does
that need:" think that needs rest, too"
Exit madam in state of high excitement.
a When Moore was getting his portrait paint
ed by Newton, Sydney Smith, who accompan-
led the poet, said to the artist :" Couldn't
you contrive to throw into his face somewhat
of stronger expression of hostility to the
Church Establishment ?"
"0nce," said Quaker, 81 had the honor
to be in COMPANY with an Excellence an an
Highness; His Excellence wrs the most igno-
rant and brutal of his species, and His High.