Nebraska advertiser. [volume] (Brownville, Nemaha County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1856-1882, 1865-07-20

"Tha, was very pretty apron you
wear, Miss"
eyes" said The fair maiden, "this is.
my flag"
81 have fought many hard battle un-
der that aag," rejoined the Colonel,
mot under this flag, sir" Indignantly
exclaimed the beauty, as she swept away,
leaving the gallant son Of Mars perfectly
dumdfOunded.
The New York Herald gives the fol-
lowing anecdOte of Secretary Stanton,
Which accounts in part for the success
of Lieutenant General Grant in succeed
ing better with the Army Of the Poio-
mac than his predecessors.
When General Grant was about to
leave Washington, to enter upon the
sublime campaign which began with the
battle of the Wilderness, and ended with
the downfall of the rebellion, he called
upon Secretary Stanton TO say goodbye.
The Secretary was anxiously awaiting
HIM. During the two and half years
that President Lincoln had managed the
eastern armies, il was the first point in
their plans 10 keep Washington well gar-
risoned with troops. Large bodies Of
men were stationed in the fortifcatiOns.
around the sily, and other large bodies
were kept within supporting distance
Now that Grant had came into power,
Stanton wanted TO see that the defense
of Washington was not overlooked. Ac-
cordingly after a few PIE liminaries, the
Secretary remarked;
"Well General, suppose you have
left US enough men to strongly garrison
the forts 60
No. said Grant cOolly, II can't DO
that
why not! p cried Stanton, jumping
nerviousiy about. why not I! Why nOl!'
Because l have already sent the men
to the 'front.', replied Grant, camly.
That won't do cried Stanton more
nerviously than before. It's contrary
tOsmy plans. cant allow It. III or
der them back
i shall need the men there, answer
ed Grant, aud you can't order them
back
Why not inquired Stanton again
why not! Why not g
i believe rank The Secretary in this
matter, was The reply.
Very well,' said Stanton a little
warmly Wen see the President about
that. I'll have to take you to the Presi-
dent
That's right politely observed Grant
the President ranks US BOTH
Arrived at the White House, the Gen.
and the Secretary asked 10 see che Pres
ident on important business. and in a
few minutes the good natured face Of
Mr.. Lincoln appeared.
well, gentlemen said the President,
with gentle smile, what do yOs want
with me2'
General, said Stanton stiffly, state
your CASE
4 have no case to state, replied Gen.
Grant. 'I'm satisfied as il is > thus out
AankiDg the secretary, and displaying
the same strategy in diplomacy as in
war.
We'll, well,' said the President,
laughing state yonr case, Secretary
Secretary Stanton obeyed, General
Grant said nothing President listen.
ed very attentively. When Stanton had
concluded, the President crossed his
legs, rested his elbow on his knee
twinkled his eyes quantity. and said:
Now, Secretary, you know we have
been trying to manage this army for two
years and half, and you know that we
haven't done much with il. We sen
over the mountains and brought Mistel
Grant-as Mrs. Grant calls hint
manage it for US, and now I guess w
had better let Mr. Grant have bis ow
way
The good judgment of Mr.. Lincoln
who when he found real military mar
in whom he had confidence. gave hin
supreme command Of the armies of tb
United States, refusing to interfere wit
him In the smallest particular, has beer
vindicated. Halleek and Stanton beinl
choked off, and the President confnin
himself to his civil duties, the soldier
performed the work of destroying Ii
military power of The rebellion.