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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-18

Morn OF IT !-Yesterday in the Senate
Mr.. Sumner presented and had referred to the
Committee Oh Reconstruction, the proceed
logs fan Unconditional Union meeting held ID
Norfolk, at which resolutions were passed
complaining ci insults &c, and stating that
those who attended the meeting refused to
recognize any civil government now existing IN
the iDsurrectouary Territory Of Virginia, and
they farther prayed that Congress should ignore
such government under Governor Poifpont,
and establish instead thereof loyal Territorial
government, with some staunch friend OF the
Union--sUCi1 As JUDGE UNDERwooD--at It's
head"
H1r. Wade presented petition Of J. ".
Phelps, for the remuneration OF the county OF
Alexandria, Virginia. to the District OF Co!um
bia, representing that, having been tor many
years an owner of real estate in Alexandria,
the petitioner ''has no confidence in the ad-
ADMINISTRATION of law and justice in Virginia, and
prays, therefore, Tor the restoration of said
city and county TO the District Of Columbia,
from which he believes it to have been violent
II and unconstitutionally discovered. Refer
red to the Committed on Reconstruction.
10 the House Of Representative Mr.. ochenck
offered resolution of inquiry into az adver-
iseuent OF the Sheriff of Anne Arundel coun-
ty, in Maryand Tor selling negro man TOR
six months who had been convicted OF crime
MIR. Thaddeus Stevens, whilst acknowledging
that under the amendment 10 the constitution
abolishing slavery, and the laws Of the State of
Maryland, the advertisement was legal one,
yet denounced the attempt thus TO continue
slavery" and declared that, in his judgment
there was no such thing in Maryland as a
republican form of government and be hoped
that the distinguished gentleman from that
State, or somebody else, would move, before
the ad;oul nmcnt, that Congress should give
| to Maryland republican form OF government,
and should aprortion her representation upon
the basis Ct population.
Thus we 20! How much tarthcr-to what
greater !engths-no men can FAY!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-18

= . 5 " 4 I = e,
A. no. rs, North Royal street,
Has constantly on hHnd Il fill supply, NnA is
constantly receiving fresh invoices Of GROEE.
RIE5. WINES, liquors, and ali otho7
articles generally touHd in IL Iirst class GROCE-
RI and LIQUOR STORE, and will sell - low
is thcy can be bought in this market. sep III
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-18
NAVE s HARMON,

WHOLESALE A,;D AcTai,
GrGGoTs7 EGHi: anu FLOUR ize?yiaHtS
Corner Of Prince and Royal SIS,
ian fly ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-18

GAG CIAS. i. GLADkH.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-07-24
'T'u Call Around and Paw"

: What world of woe, (exclaims a contempo-
rary who perhaps keenly felt what he was say
ing, is contained in these fewwords to the poor
artisan and mechanic '1'll call round and
pay, = says the rich man, to avoid the trouble
of going to the desk to get the necessary funds,
and the poor mechanic is obliged to go home to
disappoint his workmen, and all who depend
upon him for their due. 1t is an easy matter
to work the only real glory in this life is an
independent idea Of being able to sustain your
be easily inns agined what crushing force there IS
in-.I' Il call around and pay to the laboring
man who depends on that pay for subsistence.
II those who could pay would pay at once it
would place hundreds and thousands in a con-
dition to do likewise, and would prevent much
misery and distress. -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-07-24
NUMBER ".
flor the Spectator,

Mr.. EDIToR.-I am sorry to see that there
is any objection in Virginia to being represented
in the Convention to be held in Philadelphia in
August: Surely the opportunity ought not to
President sid nj as we'll as to % the % world that as Vr.
ginians. we not only accept the Constitution as
interpreted by the Executive, but will rally a.
round it as in days of yore, and protect it from
all enemies at home or abroad. Let the Old
Dominion send her best men, Rives, (W. G.
Stuart, Goggin, Letcher, and many others of
in council with such as fillmore, Pierce, Hunt,
Seymour, and the hosts of other good men from
the North and West in devising such measures
as will best promote peace and unity in our COM
mon country, and organize great CoNsTITU-
TIoNAL UNION PARTY, for the maintenance of
which the masses will rally and show to the
world that Americans are yet capable Of seH.
government. Let Old Augusta speak out on
her next County Court day. rgq "A. B..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-07-24

y. h.
Once on time when sunny May oe'f
Was kissing up the April showers,
I saw fair Childhood hard at play -
Before bank of blushing flowers.
Happy-he knew not whence or how; thim?
And smiling-who could choose but love
For not more glad than Childhood S brow
Was the gay heaven that laughed above
4s him.
Old Time came hobbling in his wrath
And that green valleys calm invaded;
The brooks grew dry beneath his path,
The birds were mute, the lilies faded;
A Grecian tomb stood full in sight
And that old Time began to batter
But childhood watched his paper kite,
Nor needed he one whit the matter.
: With curling lip, and eye askance,
Guilt gazed upon the scene minute,
But Childhood's arehly simple glance ~
Had such holy spell within it,
That the dark demon to the air l..
Again spread forth his baffled pinion,
And hid his envy and despair, - -
Self-tortured in his own dominion.
Then stepped gloomy phantom by, [ter,
Pale, cypress-crown'd d, night woful daugh-
And proffered him a fearful cup,
Fufl to the brim of bitter water;
Says Childhood, Madam, what your name
And when the beldame uttered Sorrow"
Then cried, Don't interrupt my game -"
prithee call again tomorrow"
Then Wisdom stole his hat and ball, 7sE
And taught him with most sage endeavor
Why bubbles rise and acorns fall, et ssft
And why no JOY may last forever; ~,
She talked of all the wondrous laws s
Which Natures open book discloses;
But childhood, when she made pause, (.
ve Was fast asleep among the roses.a
Sleep on, sleep onl Pale manhood dreams
Are all of earthly main or Measure.
OF glory's tolls, ambition's schemes,
OF cherished love or boarded treasure;
But to the couch where childhood lies, -
A pure, unmingled trance is given,
Lit up by rays of seraph eyes =
And glances Of remembered heaven
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-07-24
The Prussian Needle" Gun.

/. As this weapon will in all probability be fire.
quently mentioned during the course of the pre-
sent European war, few words In description
of its plan and principles will not be out of
place. g,ef 81 f1s Fa5L -eaE as e. 3'e'1
!. The cartridge used in the Needle gun is
made of stiff card board, the ball, powder, and
explosive composition being contained in one
and the same cylinder. Its great popularity is
that the detonating powder is placed immediate
u IN rear ef.the base of the bali and, between it
and the powder. The advantage of this is, that
when the powder is ignited that portion next
the ball in which combustion is first perfected,
exerts its full force upon the projectile, the pow
der in rear also exerting its influence, as it be-
comes almost simultaneously ignited.- Under
the present system, in which that part Of the
powder next to the breech of the gun is first ig-
nited, a portion of the powder is frequently ex-
PEELED from the gun with the ball in condition
of only partial combustion, the explosive force
of the powder first consumed being adequate to
expel the ball and the powder in its front before
the whole charge has time to become entirely
ignited.i Thus in the Needle gun all the
powder is consumed, and applied to the best
effect, and SO as to obtain it's fullest force at the
same instant and in the same direction. -.
8 The Needle" gun is breech-loader; and
when the trigger is pulled, stout needle" or
wire is thrust through the base ofthe cartridge,
parallel with its axis, into the detonating charge
by the ball, causing its explosion and the igni-
ton of the cartridge. - 7.54sQ ,4,''Dl8
In accuracy the Needle gun cannot be sur
passed. and its effective range is said to be about
fifteen hundred yards; ltis, however, doubtful
whether it will be found to bear with impunity
the necessarily rough treatment Of an active
campaign. 5,se .9eis ,gsa6 sisEss EJs4iry q
i The Prussian JagersE and sharpshooters gene
rally are armed with this formidable weapon.
and upon skirmish line, when it can be used
with care and deliberation, it must prove highly
effective. Dtspatch. &c la--z ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-07-24
1 Radical. Doxoloeys =

q IT Z q NA't Radical Doxology. ia.o :
:, We understand that the secret radical eau
icusses at Washington invariably close with the
following fragrant and appropriate Doxology,
long metre: 2h = ol. AZ So ,taa~s.f2c
osT1 From Africa the negro came, - a-; llas et
Arise, oh Congress, bless his name aE
sls3 Stand up good Stevens bless the day, "
He is the object. of our love- e-n ~ eEs
IS In him we live, in him we move. tt4
- For him we preach, for him we pray, 1s.51A
D For him we meet from, day to day. 20 !lle
That colored cuss from Africa. 80
Brudder Thad. Stevens pitches the tune; af-
ter which all retire to prey upon the yitals Of
the country. 3
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-07-24
Southern Devotion.

THAT female energy and devotion which
bought the grave of Washington, which once
erected statue to Henry Clay, which, by deeds
of mercy and kindness, lined the darkest clouds
Of our war with CLEANS of holy light, that won.
derful strength and love of woman, SO beautiful
in self.sacrifcing charity-are now being felt
throughout the Southern country. This is q
great and powerful element. It is gigantic
agent of benevolence. 1t is by means of fairs
and other agencies, public and private, raising
the funds to rebuild and repair our destroyed
and desecrated churches to found orphan asy-
lums !; to furnish poor MANNED soldiers with legs
and arms; to feed, clothe, shelter and educate
the destitute children and widows of our Con-
federate heroes, who left their loved ones only
ing and poverty caused by the war wherever
they can find it-these are the noble, lovelyand
immortal aims of that active sympathy and
charity which now emanate, in rays of holy eff
fulgence all over the South, under the magic
invocation of woman s influence. 49,
These efforts make no noise. They are silent,
but full Of power. In our cities and remote
country towns, we see frequent notices that the
ladies will hold fair on &c certain day for
the public know about the matter Charity and
beneyolence are not ostentatious. They do not
seek notoriety. But like drops of pure water
falling on granite in some retired dell they toeor
the rock. So these humble, modest efforts of
the women of the South are making an impress
sion upon the sordid selfshness of every com.
munity in behalf of poverty and religion.vs~1
0s As we have had occasion heretofore to re-
mark, the city Of Baltimore stands at the head
Of these charitable movements It is "a proud
and glorious distinction to be leader in such
cause, and Baltimore never shone so luminously
as now. There we see both the means and in
clination to do good and relieve the suferings
of humanity. But here, in our own midst, tho
our people have a hearty will, their means are
contracted Still this will if earnest and stead
fast, will find way to administer relief to our
poor, who never needed aid as now 90 -'t
tits highly creditable to the Southern heart
and character that, in section. where distress
is universal, where the condition of the people
differs only in degrees of want and suffering,
there should be so deep an interest, so warm
sympathy for their destitute fellow-citizens.-
Especially are these remarks applicable to our
ladies. 1t demonstrates that the war has not
crushed out and destroyed the most lovely fea-
lures in the character of our people. Whatever
calamities have befallen us, it is proud salts
faction to reflect that our hearts are still rich,in
all that adorns and beauties humanity. This
is treasure worth preserving <'N
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-07-24

lust RECEIVED an extensive assortment
81 ofKEROSENE LAMPS, also No. art-
Gle of KEROSENE OIL, which / will sell at old
prices for Cash. aas H ae s.-
: Oct 17--tf -.F1trzos .s-.- p n. TROUT.
MACHINE OIL from 50 to $S so per gal
lvl lon at p. II. TROUTS Drug Store
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-07-24
Matches and If.Jeacel7.y.y
yayHE OLD ESTABLISHED WATC

il and jewelers. Store has been removed to-
the Virginia Hotel A. CONE, successor to
J. w. Meredith, would respectfully inform his
moved his store to the Virginia Hotel, next door
to Ladies' Entrance, where he is prepared to keep
up its established reputation for good work. !.
& Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, &c, repaired, and
all work guaranteed. Tq. shEetz eaas s1- = sac ~
He respectfully solicits continuance of the
liberal patronage heretofore ebestowed-promising
satisfaction in all cases. zsa os june26-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-07-24

sil PRETTY WoMEN.-Of all other views a man,
may, in time, grow tired but in the counte-
nance, Of women there is a variety which sets
WEAKNESS at defiance. 'sIhe divine right of
beauty, ;" says Junius, is the only divine right
a man can acknowledge, and a pretty woman.
the only tyrant heis not authorized to resist !"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-07-24
Drugs E Medicines.
VNRUGS AND MEDICINES.
IL We would call the attention Of the public
to our large stock of

nRUGS AND MEDICINES.
IL We would call the attention of the public
to our large stock of
Drugs, Medicines, ~-'H i'-
-3 Paints, Oils, Dyestuffs,
Glass, Perfumery,
s.-..,aFtS lf7- Fancy Articles, Colognes,
Combs, Brushes,
instruments, Trusses, sa>t 1853 $50
- Patent Medicines, Gun Powder,
.s E1f japanese and Black Teas etc
Our medicines, etc., have been selected with
the greatest care and are warranted genuine. All
new preparations on hand.
Physicians prescriptions carefully and accu-
rately compounded. ~. oJ1 81 Ee
! 4. - Dr. WAYT & BRO, Druggists,
Main street, nearly opposite Town Hail.
may 15-tf ; s-
nRUGS, MEDICINES, 1kC.-HAvING
IL established myself, in my new Drug Store
one door w est of my former stand, am now
prepared to supply customers with
> DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS,
Dye Stutfs, Coal Oil, Lamps, Fancy Ar
- ticles, &c. /; Window Glass, all sizes
Trusses and Supporters, in great variety; Surgi-
eT z cal instruments, &c.,
Which am determined to sell at a very small
sz-5h.F9 advance above cost for Cash s,
> Special attention given to filing orders of the
purest Medicines, for Physicians and at city re-
III s.ff.+y tail prices. - ~ fzs
Physicians Prescriptions accurately dispensed
at all hours. This department receives my par
ticular attention. = z. IL. TROUT.
g Staunton, April 3D. 1866. II - xFfGgE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-07-24

., "A wife's love- is the golden chain which III
mites her to her husband !; it has a Thousand del
icate links, forged by sympathy, self respect and
mutual confidence; !; sever but one of them and
the chain is completely broken as though q
hundred were DESTROYED. ni .--Taasagaa 81 VITO .
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-07-24

No animal, except man, ever drinks in CON
nection with his food. Man ought; not to-
Try this, ,dyspeptics, and you will not wash
down, mechanically. what ought to be mastiea-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-07-24
Castings and -M0c7ti7ae7'y.
URKE'S IRON WORKS,

Id - > - y "a = t STAuNroN, Va.
ATTENTION, FARMERSl SO
will keep constantly on hand the repairs for
Buck Eye and Hubbard Mowers and Reapers
and will furnish repairs for Union, Mccormick
and other Mowers and Reapers at short notice.
Horse Power and Separator which will be. fitted
up for old machines at the shortest notice and on
reasonable terms. Give me a call
July3-tf. W. A BURKE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-07-24
1 UGUSTA FOUNDRY
MACHINE SHOP,

80 E@ MACHINE SHOP, -5
t fa STAUNToS VA.
The undersigned respectfully announce to the
public that they have their new establishment
complete and in full operation. Tr
Having supplied themselves with the most i'm
proved labor saving machinery, for working both
in wood and iron, and having secured the servi-
ces of the most experienced mechanics, they are
prepared to fill orders with a guarantee of salts
for CASTINGS and MACHINERY of every
description, including Cooking Stoves, Cane
Ndls;n M,s ploT 'G;astings Saw Mills NH Gearing
Straw Cutters and all other Machines used in ag-
riculture Plows of all sizes fitted up either with
cast or wrought iron shares. Special attention
given to the repairing of old machinery. such as
Threshing Machines, Reapers, Mowers, Wheat
Drills. &c. -r 4EE~
Having determined to sell at very small ad-
vance upon the cost of production, and being
obliged to pay the cash for all their machinery
labor and material, they are compelled to require
cash on delivery for all their manufactures. They
respectfully solicit share Of public patronage.
The undersigned are also agents for the sale of
first class Northern made iron and wood working
Machinery, Stationary and Portable Steam En-
gines ofany required power, Circular Saw Mills,
&c, which they. will furnish at manufacturers
prices, freights added. Persons wishing to buy
such machinery are requested to call and exam
inc price lists before purchasing elsewhere
Ap 2Atf ROBERTS, NELSON & co,
DURKE's IRON WORKS.
I'D Corner of Frederick and Lewis Streets
- STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.
Having completed my Foundry, I am prepared
to furnish all descriptions of ~
Castings; Plows. Plow Castings, Hollow Ware,
Mill Gearing, Saw Mill Fixtures, 6.2S
: - Z = 81 Cook and P;srler Stoves, If%
= 4 of the most improved patterns, &c. s2
Ny castings will be made from No. l. pig iron
manufactured at Estaiine Furnace and can war
rant them to be,of the best material. s-sa k
/ | have secured the services of Mr.. VIM. Shutf,
who will have charge of the Moulding Depart
ment, who is one of the most skillful workmen in
his line in the Valley. ~ s-aS le-ar74g sds iGs
Ny Machine Shop will be completed and fitted
up with the most improved machinery in few
weeks, when l will be prepared to do all kinds
of finishing and repairing. Mr.. j. A. Moore,
who is frst-class machinst, will 3have charge
of that department. sUS a8& 4
i hope by strict attention to business and fair
dealing to receive share ofthe public patronage.
Strict attention paid to repairing old machinery.
My motto is:--Large sales and small profits
terms cash liberal discount made to the trade.
= may 8--3mos w. A. BURKE.
= = in and Virs scopy.ys Il < = 5g7 - FgzE.G
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-07-24
. Tobacco and Cigar Business.
r,TGARs-CIGARS-CICaRs.-


u Ifmerchants and others desire to convince
themselves that we are selling cigars as cheap if
sc can oe M = IN .
satisfy themselves. An exhibition of our stock
will incur no obligation to purchase. All we ask
10, try US. Orders from distance promptly at
tended to. We keep constantly in store the best
Chewing and Smoking Tobacco, Cigars, Snuff,
Pipes, &c Also, good assortment Of Stationery
and Fancy Articles. -
= We thank our friends and the public generally
for the past, liberal patronage, and respectfully y
ask q continuance of the same. 'l - la4
l.e - l-.-e-- -ARMENTROUT & Co..
corner of Augusta and Beverly streets,
june 12-tf -s1 Staunton. Va
n r. COCHRAN e CO. havejus open
u. ed at their well known house asuperior lot
of Chewing and Smoking TOBACCO of extra
brands. Also an assortment of Choice CIGARS
which they offer cheap for cash. They also have
on hand stock of Groceries, Queensware and
Dye Stufs.
= GB~ Produce of all kinds will be taken in ex-
change for Goods [Staunton, Sept, 12--tf :
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-07-24

The tears we shed for those we love are the
streams which water the garden Of the heart,
and without them it, would be dry and barren;
and the gentle flowers Of atAcsion vculd perish.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-07-24

! No two human beings were ever alike either
in body or mind. In other words, nature has
been engaged in making men and women six
thought it worth while to repeat. @ a,sa!rroq
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-07-24
Scythes, dc.

GRASS & GRAIN SCYTHES, Gc.-I
NE have on hand Grass and Grain Scythes, Cra-
dies, Seythes, Whet Stones, Scythe Rifles, Sc for
salelew,. 5-f,s-1 = u 81 v.4s. 2sfN bG ai'aI
!. July 1O.-tf:. ~ = ~ GEO. E. PRICE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-07-24
About. Advertising.

AZ tF p L. r Ii
There are now and then business men toSbe
found in every community who, do net or will
not recognize the benefits to be; derived from
liberal advertising They remind usief the boy
in Groton, Conn, who was sent one morning
last summer by his employer to New London
with bag Of green corn to dispose of. The
boy. was gone all day, and at night returned
with the bag unopened, which he dumped on
the floor, saying, There's your green corn go
and sell it yourselfI CAM t." TsWhy,". said
the grocer, sshavn't you sold any?' s.s'Sold
any, no, said the boy, '1've been all over New
about green corn, Two;orlthree fellows asked
me what I'd got in my bag, and I told them
twas none of their business. ," s&aFs.s.a
Those men who keep their s'bag,' and will
not take pains to inform the public what they
have to sell, are about as sagacious as the hoy
referred to, ,-.NeadvIe Journal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-07-24

Is The damsel who is accused of breaking
young mans heart has been g bound over in the
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-07-24

A young lady in California broke, her neck in
resisting the attempt Of ayoung man to kiss sher.
What ansunusual occurence4 SlsG Id q -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-07-24

., A sentimental old bachelor. says a ywoman's
heart is the sweetest thing in the world in fact,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-07-24

Be Away at leisure, to do good action; new
er make business an excuse for neglecting o@-
ces of humanity. rs NJ 7 ia - :
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-07-24

La Rochefoucaud. never uttered no truer SEN
timent than this Bodily labor areviates the
pains Of the mind, and hence arises the happi-
ness Of the poor. es52cE - ssIt 5iosssA7 sTaegIw
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-07-24

"a Never look at the girls, They can tbear it;
they regard it as an insult. They wear their
feathers, furbeiows and frills merely to crafty
their namrnas, that's all. Ii~ SI21;zs ssiE 9sia
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-07-24
fashionable Millinery.
IRIS. M. E. FAGAN
Rasnaoff,,l1xy IN forp,c sfba

fSS. M. II. FAGAN .t--.ar-
WI Respectfully informs the Ladies, and her
friends generally, that she has justreturned from
Baltimore, the second time, with large supply
offer at very small profit Her stock consists of
Straw and Neapolitan BONNETS of all kinds
and prices; also HATS of all sizes and styles, IS
follows: Ironclad Norma, half-Sundowns, Sun
together with NOTIONS of every description.
,DS- She will pledge herself to give entire sat
isfaction. Particular attention paid to orders
from the country = @ may 29-tf
ID EMOVED.-Mrs. NJ E. Pagan begs leave
that she can now be found at her new Store. one
door east Of DR.. Arthur's and irnmediately " .oppo
site the valley Virgipian., Office Sbehas just
returned from the city of Baltimore aud is now
opening, for Inspection, her large and tastefuly
selected stock of Millinery, for the Spring. and
summer fashions. - .--A-si sac mayl5-f
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-07-24

A bubble is most brilliant and scars Eghagt
ths moment befave it bursts