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Irish Wit.

A son Of the Emerald Isle, but not him
self green, was taken up, (for he was at the
time DOWN near Manassas Junction, by
scouting party. He wore no special uniform
of either army but looked more like spy
than volunteer, and on this ground was
arrested.
'Who are you? what is your name and
where are you from p were the first ques
tons put to him by the armed party Pat
rubbed his head. and answered:
''Be CORY, gintlemen, this is ugly cues
tons to answer, and how, and before | an
swer any of them I'd be after akin ye, by
ye're lave, the same thing.
WELL" says the leader, "we are of
SCOTS army and belong to Washington"
"All right" said pat, II knowed ye was
gintlemen, for am the same. Long life to
Gineral Scott
GA" replied the scout, "now you rascal,
you are prisoner p and he seized by
the shoulder
"How is that are we not friends" in
quired Pat.
sNow was the answer. eve belong to
General Beauregard's army"
''Then, We told me a lie, my boys, and
thinkin it might be so | told ye another
Now tell me the truth, and I'll tell you the
truth too"
"Well, we belong to the State of South
Carolina I"
$50 do In' promptly responded Pat;
"and 70 all other States of the country, too;
and there I'm thinking beat the whole of
yez. Do you think I'd come all the way
from Ould ireland to belong to one State,
when I had right to belong to the whole of
them?
Pat was taken to the camp, but as moth
ing could be made to appear against him,
was discharged.
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josh Billings on Owls.
h Billings says of owls

Josh Billings says of owls:
Burds is Gods choriesters.
lew the lion he gave majesty, tew the ele-
plant strength, tew the fox cunning, and tew
the tiger deceit But to the burds, his pets,
he gave buty and song.
And none so blest as the owl.
The owl is game burd; he can whip any
thing that wears feathers--after dark.
He is wise burd, and boots at most
things.
He is a solemn burd, cross between q
instice Nv peace and county supervisor
He is stiff burd, and sets up as stiff as a
exclamation point
He is Luxurious burd, and feeds on spring
chickens.
He is long lived burd, and never was
known to take death naturally.
He is a hardy burd, groze tuf by bileing.
He is an honest burd, and alwuz shows an
open countenance.
He is prompt burd, and satisfze ct onst
his outstanding bill
He is a comfortable burd, and alwuz sleeps
in feathers.
He is an attentive burd, and durin' the
day can alwuz be found in.
He is festive burd, and don tcome home
til morning.
Thus the owl is mistaken emblem wv
solitude and sadness, if we dig into his natur
closely, is emphatically one Nv the boys, and
belongs to the club!
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[From the Washington Republican,
Who has Changed

The senseless charge is constantly repeated
by the Radicals that President johnson, in
proposing to admit loyal representatives in
Congress from the States lately in rebellion,
has betrayed the party which elected him to
Office. But did not Mr. Lincoln, form the
propose to do the same thing. Was not Mr..
Lincoln bitterly assailed for his policy by
Ben. Wade, Henry Winter Davis, and other
men Of progressive" @ ideas? Was not
Mr.. Lincoln sustained by the people and re-
nominated and triumphantly reelected, with
Mr.. Johnson's name on his ticket.
We copy below letter written by Mr..
Lincoln to Hon. Edward Stanly, when he
was about to return to his duties as military
Governor of North Carolina, which clearly
indicates Mr.. Lincoln's views upon recon-
strlctiOn:
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A Wonderful Land With Stone Trees Six
Hundred Feet Long,

In the Eastern Slope newspaper we find
report of many Of the curiosities and the
great riches Of the Black Rock country, in
the Northwestern portion Of California. The
reports Of the singular features Of that Sec
ton are Of many years standing, but are so
marvellous that they have seldom obtained
credence. Among the wonderful stories we
have heard is one that there is a petrifed
tree there seven hundred feet in length The
present report in part confirms previous state
ments, and establishes the fact, that Black
Rock is one Of the wonders Of the Pacific
coast, like the Yosemite, the big trees, the
Gyccrs, &c. Besides the curiosities there
appears to be an abundance of silver at Black
Rock, but the ore is said to be of an unusual
variety and very difficult to work; but it has
been worked with very good results at the
mills at Washoe. The quantity of ore is so
great that it is said it will Justify the cree
ton Of a thousand mills A gentleman who
has visited the section has exhibited to the
editor of the Eastern Slope very many curl
osities peculiar to the country, strange pet
rlticatlons from the ravines, curious water
worn pebbles from the mountain tops; knives,
arrow heads and daggers manufactured by
Indian skill from solid flint, superior qual
ity apparently Of ore-block tin, said to con-
tain six hundred dollars in silver to the ton,
pebble tin, with its curious fracture, that ad-
mits no change in form, and thousand
strange and new things The editor says:
He also tells us of many strange things that
he saw but could not bring with him. and
many stranger things he heard but did not
see. Among the latter list of wonders is a
great basin that contains a petrifed forest,
apparently foated there, many vast trees of
solid stone, ranging from six to fifteen feet
in diameter. Doubtful as this tale may ap-
pear, shall we dare to dispute it's correctness
when we know this strange country has a
boiling spring Of fresh water fifteen feet in
diameter, that cannot be sounded, from which
no drop Of water ever runs; that in the same
vicinity there is flowing stream of cold and
apparently good water, the drinking of which
induces venereal disease; and that any water
found by digging is as salt as salt can make
it; that half dollar deposited in the soil is
eaten up by the SALT and after thirty days
no vestige can be foundN
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-12-14

THE ARMY REpoRr.-The report proper
Of General Grant is short, and it is only a sort
Of introduction to the reports of department
commanders. He refers to the report of the
Adiutant General to give the condition and
strength of the army, but that document does
not accompany the report now received. He
saws that It has been necessary to keep troops
in the disloyal States for the protection Of the
peace, but hopes that ere long they may be
withdrawn and sent to the Territories, where
they are greatly wanted The report Of
lieutenant General Sherman goes very fully
into this matter, and discusses the whole sub
ieo5 Of our Indian relations with perspeouity
and ability &
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(From the New Orleans Picayune. J
An Incident of the War.

During the occupancy Of Brownsville by
the Federal forces, and while Major General
D. was in command at that point, an Incl
dent occurred which we cannot refrain from
telling g as twas told to u.s.
It,seems the General had g confscated"- ~
to use polite term-two beautiful blooded
horses the property of the Hon. Duncan f.
Kenner, of the State. Deeming probably,
his title none of the best, he determined to
sell them at public auction. Accordingly, a
crier, with bell, announced to the citizens
of that border town the sale Of these wonder
full animals, that could trot, gallop, run, and
get along generally 50 swiftly that no watch
had ever yet been found fast enough to time
them. The excitement grew to fever heat,
extending far over into the Mexican coun-
try.
At length the day arrived, and with it
came the auction. A motley and numerous
crowd assembled, and as the horses, careful
ly blanketed and led by grooms, stepped
daintily to and fro, snuffed with expanded
nostrils the morning air, the expectations of
all were raised to the highest pitch and fully
realized. The animals were very beautiful
indeed, as they stood stripped Of their cover
ings-perfeet models of symmetry and grace
The bidding Of course was spirited, and soon
reached tall figures, but the auctioneer knew
a thing or two, and in the midst Of the ex-
element, suddenly ceasing his almost unin-
telligible jargon, and dropping both arms
with an air Of supreme disgust, exclaimed,
Z" What I thought you knew a fine horse
when you saw one. Only one thousand dol
lars for thoroughbred Sonnie (to lad who
appeared particularly appreciative), jump on
the chestnut and show the gentlemen how
she moves, and you sir Co another anxious
boy), trot the sorrel off," Nothing could
have been more easy and graceful than the
motions Of the horses-they were all life and
action. and the bids reached higher notches.
g Let them go for 100 yards, boy" cried
the auctioneer, and with the word both ami
mails darted away like arrows from an Indi-
an bow and almost sooner than it takes to
tell, the Gathering Of their mailed feeG died
upon the air and their merry forms melted
into distance The auctioneer, true to the
instinct Of his race was the first to recover
from the shock.
''Going -going-gone! General, ap-
ply to that Internal rebel, COL Fl. for your
money"
Out past the farthest picket, whose halt"
was scarcely uttered ere the objects hailed
had vanished, the daring youngsters sped,
nor slackened rein until surrounded by their
companions in the rebel camp, where, dis
mounting, they received the warm congratu-
lations Of their commander for having so ably
executed his little stratagem
General d., being church member, did
not use any cuss words on the occasion,
but was as terribly exercised as it is ever
allowed by the " regulations" for major
general to become.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-12-14

UNPARALLELED RAILWAY TRAvEL.-The
Philadelphia Press says that on Thursday,
the 23d ult., the gentlemen returned to that
city who left on the Goth of October, to take
part in the great Union Pacific Railway ex-
cursion to Fort Riley, Kansas, and back
This journey was successfully accomplished
in single car, by means of broad-fange
wheels, which adapted it to the different
gauges which occur on two roads, between
the Pennsylvania Central and the Union Pa
cifc, the distance to Fort Riley being nearly
fifteen hundred miles, and that Of 60 the round
trip" about three thousand miles. Such a
journey in a single railroad car is without
precedent in the annals Of American travel,
and of course in those of the Old World.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-12-14

New USE FOR CALoMEL-DoCToR1NG FRUIT
TREEs.-A gentleman of Rochester was late
ly in Saratoga county, and was there shown
an apple tree in fine, healthy condition,
which had been i'll, subjected to treatment
with calomel and thoroughly cured The
tree was afflicted with insects, which were
destroying it and rendering it unproductive.
A hole was bored into the body of the tree
nearly through the sap, and two grains Of
calomel inserted AS soon as this calomel
was taken up by the sap, the vermin on the
tree died, and it began to bear fruit and has
done so for three years, to the entire salts
faction of the owner Sulphur may be
mixed with the calomel and produce good
effect. This is fact worth knowing.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-12-14

ssBut sir, said the man in confusion,
g coming to life again was much worse than
dying"
The man promised to leave the State and
try to do better. had but little confidence
in him, yet / let him 60. He kept his word,
however, and short time ago I heard he
was well-to do farmer in one of the terrific
ries.
This is the manner in which I got my ideas
about hanging, and | think you will admit
their force
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Poetry.
"UNKNOWN."
The only Inscription upon the Graves of Thousands
of our Departed Heroes

The onIy Inscription upon the GrdUes of Thousand
Of our Departed Heroes.
"Unknown,' Unknown" Unknown, "Un
known
Is it for this that they have died?
To lie forgotten and alone,
Who left us in their bloom and pride?
O, saddest epitaph that rears
It's visage on the funeral stone
O, saddest word our language bears,
Except that other word-alone.
To think they who shed their blood
For us, should thus be left alone,
Who poured their lives out like food
Should lie afar, Unknown" "Unknown ~
Where are their noble dreams of fame,
Their longings for high renown?
rAlone, alone, without NAME
The sod above them trampled down.
Their forms have passed through dangers dire,
Such as some veterans never knew;
Through battle-smoke and blood and fire,
Where thick the deathly bullets few
Yet 'fduty" was their watchword still,
They quailed not, shrunk not from the blast,
And now these "Unknown graves they fill.
This is the soldiers need at last.
Mothers, who wait for them to come
Sisters, who weep and sigh alone,
Far from the darling ones at home
They re lying now Unknown, /" sUnknown!'
Father in Heaven! if this were all,
What were the use of noble deeds
The soft winds blow, the blossoms fall,
The flowers spring up beside the weeds.
And Thou, who doeth all things well,
Will place them nearer to Thy throne,
Who in the cause of Freedom fell,
And on earths bosom Sleep" Unknown"
MARY NEALY, Washington, D. G.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-12-14

ST.. LOUIS, December 4.-Governor Fletch-
er has declared martial law in Ray and Platte
counties Of this State, and has marched a
strong force to those counties 1t was not
safe for a Union man to show himself out of
his house in either of those counties. Horse
thieves, robbers and murderers infest the
frontiers of Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska,
but detectives are there at work, and it is
expected that they will succeed gradually in
picking them all up
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-12-14

INDIA RUBBER ToNGUE.-A writer from
Paris speaks of meeting Partisan coachman,
to whom misfortune has given curious celeb
rity Some time since cancer in his tongue
rendered it's amputation necessary. This OPP
Grafton was performed by the surgeon of the
Hotel Dieu, who shortly afterwards replaced
the lost tongue by one of gutta perch. Al
though he cannot speak, he tastes, swallows,
and smokes his pipe with apparent enjoy
ment After eating he takes out his tongue
as one takes out a set of teeth--to clean it.
and between his repasts he generally finds 1t
more convenient to carry il in his pockes.
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WHERE THE CHANGE IS.
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 1856:

Hon EdWard Stanzy:: =
MY DEAR SIR-Your note informing me
that you will leave for North Carolina soon,
is received. Your conduct as military Gov
ernor, as reported to me by General Burn
side, and as have heard it personally from
yourself, has my entire appreciation, and it
is with great satisfaction that learn you are
now to return in the same capacity with the
appreciation Of the War Department.
[ shall be much gratifed, if you can find
it practicable, to have Congressional elections
held in that State before January It is my
sincere wish that North Carolina may again
govern herself conformably to the Constitu-
ton of the United States.
Yours, very truly,
A. LINCOLN.
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A Vicksburg paper publishes statement
Of contract recently made by Joseph e.
Davis brother Of Jefferson Davis. hv which

he leases to R. 7. Montgomery, 3 negro,
and an association Of colored people, for 3
term Of years, bis plantations, which have
just been restored to him by the Govern
ment. What an answer this is to the Radi-
cal calunny that the landholders Of the South
are unwilling to afford to the colored race q
chance Of living.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-12-14

.JoHN II. SURRArr, one of the alleged con
spirators in the plot that ended in the assas-
sination Of President Lincoln, has been ar
rested in Egypt The fast Of the arrest ho>
been telegraphed to the Secretary Of save aS
by Chas. Hale, U S. Consal Genegz a. a.
exandria. Egypt.
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KlcZNan2sN advertisements.
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WITH
JONES & HEWETT,
COMMISSION And F0RW ARDING MERCHANTS,
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County Produce generally, and tothe Purchase OF
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We are we'll insured, sufficient tocover all con-
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TT #. EeEEsRENGs
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s. Marhet Street, Frederich City, lid.
RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens ofStaun
ton and Neghborhood, that he is prepared
to Fresco Churches, Halls, Private Residences &C.,
in the most modern style, in fresco and encaustic
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WILLIAM II. BRIGGS.
SUCCESSOR TO
STEER & BRIGGS,
Commission and Forwarding Merchant,

No. 1906 Broad Street, Nert door to Ia.
Central E. Il. Depot,
RICHMOND, "a.
Will give his undivided personal attention to
the sale of all kinds Of Country Produce and to
filling orders for Merchandise generally and hopes
by PUNCTUALITY and STRICT attention to bu-
siness to merit continuance of the patronage so
literally bestowed on the late firm.
~ No charge for Storage or Insurance.
RESPECTFULLY REFERS TO
Messrs Powell h Blackley, H. Ker & Co., Paul
4 Co., c. R. Mason, A. NJ Pierce, A. S. Lara,
P. H. Trout Esqs., Stanton
Messrs. A. Blout Co., N. L. Blakemore Esq,
Augusta County.
n B. Particular attention is called to MY LocA-
T1oN, Country Merchants Forwarding goods
through us have but one drayage to pay and no
STORAGE to paw Oct l2--tf
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Business (CrNS.
INSURANCE COMPANY
OF THE
VALLEY OF VIRGINIA.
CHARTERED CAPIiiL----------$3OO, 900.

rT,HIS COMPANY has resumed business in VIM
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Office and are now prepared to receive applications
and issue Policies on BUILDINGS, MERCHANDISE,
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TIME stated communications ofStaunton a
Lodge No. 10, of Free and Accepted KA
Masons, are held at the Masonic Hallon the w
SECOND and LAST FRIDAY Of each month.
Transient Brethren in good standing are fra
ternally invited to attend.
By Order of the Worshipful Master,
JAMES F. PATTERSON, Sec'ry.
September 9Th. l865.-tf
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H. NJ BELL, President W. II. TAMs, Sec q.
THE va. Insurance Company.
CHARTERED CAPITAL, $1.Oo0.oo0.
PAID IN CAPITAL, $25o.ooo,
This Company, Chartered by the Legislature for
Virginia, December 18th, 1855, in presenting it.
self to the public with bona fde Capital paid in
of quarter Of a Million Dollars, sufficient to Sc
cure the protection of its Policies and command
the confidence of the public, hopes as HOME
INSTITUTION, by just and liberal policy to
secure a fair portion of patronage
Its rates will correspond with those of other
First-class Companies.
For risks upon
DWELLINGS, STORES, MERCHANDISE.
and all other insurable property,
apply to
WILLIAM H. TAMS, SECRETARY,
Stanton, Va.
Or to
GEORGE E. PRICE,
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.ssGsOas6c ~ offices.

9fa (sSOtEC SvOITCCSs
TIME stated convocations of Union Royal\ q i
Arch Chapter No. 2, held at the X.I
Masonic Hail. in the town of Staunton, on the -
SECOND and FOURTH Tuesday Of each month, be-
tween the LIST day Of October and the LIST day OF
April and on the SECOND Tuesday Of each month";
between the lst day ofApril and the lst day of
October.
Transient Companions in goodstanding are fra
ternally invited to attend.
By Order of the NJ E. High Priest
JAMES F. PATTERSON, Sec'ry.
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The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-10-03
FnOm nav onIEANs

" NEw ORLEANS Oct. 2.- General
Sheridan returned from Brennan,
Texas, this morning, whittier he had
gone to Investigate the cause of the
destruction of that town by incendi-
arism, charged upon United States
soldiers. The following points were
about decided upon. unOfhcially, as
facts The original cause of the dis
turbance il not satisfactorily deter
mined as yet, but there IL NO doubt
that during the fracas soldiers we're
wounded, one severely and others
slightly; that later in the night a
number Of men burned, the business
part of the town, and that they were
soldiers; that Captain Smith, con-
manding the post, had nothing to do
with the matter, aud that the, affair
required more rigid investigation
General Sheridan, TO accomplish the
purpose, appointed an investigating
committee, .,.tt.r. .ta
General Sheridan decided giving
frontier settlers full protection against
hostile Indian tribes. d
Cott0n-Advanced; sales Of $500
bales Low middling at 30@40c. Re-
ceipts for four days, 2,680 bales;
against 1890. Exports, $3.50 bales
Bank Sterling-58. ~
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-10-03

ST. LOUIS, October 2.-There was
a much larger attendance at the Fair
to-day than yesterday. The ring ez-
hibiu MS this morning consisted in
cattle, Of which there was fine dis
play.
AFTERNoON-Splendid show road
ster, stations, geldings and mares,
among them DjKea apd , Laekey,
owned BY Robert s. Carr, Of st.
Louis, who will match either against
any horse in the country except
Dexter. The display Of thorough
bred racers is postponed till Friday,
when they will compete for prizes.
j l., Robinson, Of New York, was
elected Treasurer of the Atlantic II
Pacific Railroad Company yesterday.