Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-06-08

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And like a scuryy politician, seem -,
To see the things thou dost not ~ = -.
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Where the Elizabeth and James
y Their flowing streams unite, 81 'a%boE4
Within thesFertrcss of Monroe ~
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He walked straight way to Carroll Hall
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Which reused the drowsy sentinel $50. s. -
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The ghost said, 'STm George Washingt ton, . e
g. eAnd come to see Jeff Davis. fT,ra = u a-
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BE quick, be silent and obey" sbnno4 y,ig.a
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Then George stalked into Jeffey room
Aid said, eErend jeff how are you? q ..
see they have not killed you yet ;ls4ET IL
| hone do not Scare Won ~, ~'s t~tttt 1 - -
ooh, no, "'said JEFF. ~ but pray be seated,
aiYosu Your visit is appreciated gssa2 'ss4S e...y
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ssIndeed, said George, m glad Of that t.
han It gives me, consolation !. assasvo4cnr. 5ns3
ileButtelE nne, jeff, what do you think as zoai
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i hear that Congress in. due season, f5aI
-ilIptend1to have you tried for treason.''G ed II
10 fThere's not.a doubtat all,'' says jeff. #
.9!go They'll have me put on trial; 't9ie
For since your time the Yankees haze,
sgs Become extremely. loyal! ~ Iaa ss 81 iii.
Their taxes pay without word, - 7yiessIs.
a For which they damned old George the third.
'99sBut tell me, George how is it you '..e e,
You went in for secession, II; II a..3 -
81 And held slaves as well as / did. ~ 1ei
o. must confess cannot see ~ '@s IS : n4
The difference 'twixt you and me- ~.
,,z. st'Pooh, pooh," says George II wonder at
man of your discretion - 1fs.9 10 se4
7s New England, in my day, held slaves, II
. - And went in for secession; a-afrf 5i..'os'
. And would have been the same to-day
But, don't you see, it would not pay.
,nr. Besides, you know, to turn their coats ~.
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T And are as fond Of power and cash, re- q
AS girls are fond Of candy; sr r. ~.1
= always found these-shoe-peg pedlars
1T IA canting set of knavish meddlers. +i}Ai +
Republics are ungrateful, jeff"
.ss You know it to your cost ~. VI
zig They praise me because won, lsfs. ss
Damn you because you lost; 5a2a
That's all the difference can see.
Friend jeff, there is twixt you and me-
However, jeff. take my advice Il =
If they should prosecute you, pYJ {
3 Your conduct justify by mine, a sd
. The knaves cannot refute you a
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If George was right, Jeff was not wrong. ,.
~" But should the bigots now in power 90
s''4 All human rights deny you, - I'D ass Z.
Then meet your fate like brave man, ~ &c
br The world will justify you. = ~. ..,.', ~
&c But here our conference must end ;sse.. xe Z
Be candid and be firm, my friend.
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- With soldierly precision, as@ e.
q And awoke and rubbed my eyes, raa.
.: And found it but vision, rEHtf,
Il Brought on by sleeping on my back,
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