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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-03-10
How Men Dust Up"

Men with unassuming wives never iall'
1t is the husband of such women as Mrs.
Dash and Lacy Brilliant who find them.
selves face 10 face with the Sheriff and
certain mysterious documents sGorned
with red tape and wafer big enoug h for
target exercise. The desire Of New
York feminine is to ouShine her neigh
bors-not in mental requirements, but IN
gingerbread ornaments and goId-edged
shuiles. If Mrs. Dash gets uP game
supper-woodcocks stuffed with gold
dusi-Lady Brilliant takes the wind out
of her sails by getting up another IN
which the prevailing dish will be birds OF
paradise swimming in gravy made ol
melted pearls. 1t is this rivalry and not
"dsbbling in railroad stocks" that brlng
ruination 10 the fast men of Wall street.
The "ill.forlune" of which they so much
complain is no more nor less than drain
less wife. Iftbey would come back 10
happiness they must direct their a'Ien-
lion, not 10 the fuc,ustions of ihe stock
market, but the ruinous absurdIues OF
their own fresides. Thousand dollar re-
pasts don't pay, while the merchant who
purchases one hundred dollar hardker,
chiefs for "Guck of wife" should not
wonder if the time eventually comes
when goose of husband will lack
shirts, or be bu. i'll supplied with them
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-03-10
A Widow.

There is not in the vocabulary Of the
language a word more deeply impressed
Of desoaieness than This. How often
we pass it carelessIy by; how often 90
we hear II spoken without even sigh ol
sympathy Alas il is not until ihe BIT
Ter cup Of bereavement has been given US
to drink the dregs; il is not until we have
seen the grave close over the object oi
our af'eclion-our hope-our sIay-"uT
only guide on earth ; not until we have
stood by the mound covering the form we
so priced, she heart in which we were Sc
sscredly and tenderly enshrned, lha. we
can realize lhe full misery that one lll'le
word conveys to the sorrow-strlcker
heart. This is an exaciing world too
and there is often but little time given The
widow and mourne: TO indulge the "lux
ury Of woe" Her cares and response
bililies increase her children call ioI
her energy, her self-reliance, the tears she
would fam shed must be forced back up
on her already o'erchsrged hearI-she
must smile when she would gladly weep
and 90 forth alone To tue battle ol Lie,
to strive hopefully and patiently for those
whom death has left latheTless. No, not
alone ! God is kinda very present
help in time of trouble" His love will
guide her. His kindness smooIhs her
path OH earth and gently draws her 10
Himself in Heaven.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-03-10
A Word for NeHSpaners.

We clip the following from an ex-
change. It's tue, and we commend il
TO every man who has an interest where
he resides
"Nolhing is more common than 10
hear people talk of what they pay news
papers for advertising, &c., as SO much
given in charity: Newspapers, by en-
hancing the value of properly in their
neighborhood, and giving the localities in
which they are published, reputation
abroad, bene6l all such, particularly if
they are merchants or real estate owners,
thrice the amount yearly of the mesgre
sum they pay for lhei: support. Besides,
every public spirited citizen has lauda.
BILE pride In having paper of which he is
no, ashamed, even though be should pick
i, up in New York or Washington.
A good-looking, thriving sheet he ps 10
sell property, gives character ts the local
ity, and IN all respects is a desirable pub
lie convenience. If, from any cause, the
matter in the local or The editorial COL
umns should not be quite up 10 your SIAN
dard, DO not cast it aside and pronounce
il of no account until you are satisfied
that there has been no more labor be-
slowed upon it than is paid for. If you
wan. good readable sheet it must be
supported. And it must not be supported
in spiri, Of charity either. but because
you feel necessity TO support it. The
local press s the "power tina. moves the
people. ."-New York Tribune.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-03-10
Gen. Washington.

President " ashIngIOn worshipped in
Christ Church, Philadelphia. Rev. DR..
DOR, Tue present rector, IN his most in
leIesllng commemorative serBUn, olludes
10 HE fact and gives Ihe statement Of On
eye witness. that, when Washington en-
tered, the congregation generally rose up,
and continued standing until he wss seat
ed. A poor lame woman was permitted
to have a chair in The aisle. which she
placed close by The door Of the Presi-
dents pew. When he and his family
came up, shf rose 10 make her obeissnce
10 them, and FASTENED 20 remove her
chair; buI Washington usually put il
aside, and then entering The pew after his
family, and closing The door. he leaned
forward drew The chair back 10 Hs former
place against the door, and notioned 10
The woman 10 the her seat. a simple
act like this. The Doctor says, adds 10 tho
dignity OF any man, snd is The sure evi.
dence Of kind heart beating in The bo-
SON Of q perfect Christian gentleman.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-03-10

SHEPHERDST0WN JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA, SATU

and aspiration which silent men often
have, and which, if called "amblion" at
all, is to be characterized as the noble and
spiritual ambition that wins The honors Of
history, while Others contend for the bau-
bIes of the popuIace.
"He was" writes lady Of his neigh
5orhood, "a person Of very deep feelings,
which would not have been apparent 10
strange s,irom his natural reserve OF man
ner; bot there was no act Of friendship or
kindness he would have shrunk to per
form, if cailed on. While he was not
professor Of religion, there was always
peculiar regard for the prectpls of the BIZ
BILE, which showed itself in his irreproach-
able walk in life. Often bave known
him 10 open the Sabbath school at the re-
quest of his lady friends. in little church
near his home, by reading a prayer and a
chapter in the Bible. Turner Ashby sell
dom left his native neighborhood, so
strong were bis local attachments. and
would not have done so, save al his coun-
uy's call
That call was sounded sooner than
Ashby expected. Atlhe first prelude 10
the bloody drama OF the wsr-the John
Brown raid-he had been conspicuous,
and his company Of horse, then called 'he
"Moun,ain Rangers" did service on that
occasion. He appeared TO have felt and
known The consequences which were 10
ensue from tins frIghlful crusade. Thence
forward his physical and intellectual pow
ers were directed 10 The coming struggle.
On the occasion Of the irruplion of John
Brown and his felon band al Harper's
Ferry, he remarked TO Mr.. Boleler, the
member of Congress from that district,
that crisis was approaching, and that the
South would be continually subject 10
such inroads and insults, unless some
prevention was quickly effected. lie
continued, however, strong Union man
until the election Of Lincoln {: he was
anxious that harmony should be effected
between the States, and the legacles OF
The past should be preserved in const.
,ulional and fralernsl Union; but this
hope was instantly dispelled by the result
of the elrclion; and as soon as it was an.
nounced, he went quietly and energellral-
ly to work, drilling his men, promoting
their efficiency, and preparing for that
great trial of arms which he saw rapidly
approaching.
The next time that Mr.. Boteler me,
Ashby at Harper's Ferry, was on the
nigh, of the 18Th Of April, 1861. Mr..
Boteler took him aside, and said TO him,
"Whsl flag are you going to fight under
the Palmetto, or wha, % Ashby lift
ed his hat, and within il was laid Vir.
ginia flag, He had had il panied al mid
night, b. fore he left Richmond. "Here,
said he. sis The flag intend TO fight un-
der" That night :he flag was run up by
The light Of the burning buildings fred by
the Yankees and the next morning the
glorious emblem of the Old Dominion
was seen floating from the Federal flag
slaff-lhe first ensign Of liberty raised by
Virginia in this war.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-03-10
Inhdeiity.

A celebrated oil, Of The American
revolution. Virginia gentleman. had un-
fortunately been unclured With inhdel
principles. The efforts Of MIR. Paine 10
promote American lIberiy-lhs efusion
of his pen and the zeal Of bis life, tended
TO make his infdel sentiments popular
with many Of our coun'rymen, a. The era
of The revolution. The officer had often
introduced this subject, strange as may
appear 10 his daughter, and urged her 10
embrace Its ienels.
II infdelity succeeds with man j! can.
moi often master the heart Of woman, for
above all other. The law Of her nature is
uus, in Heaven. The young lady re-
sisted the enlresties Of her father. She
clung to The principles OF her Savior's re-
Ilig;oR. Disease afterwards wasted her
falr form and she drew near the closing
scene. Friends loved her for her lowell
ness, and her father wept. that early
beauty should anguish in the tomb.
The work OF disease was almost consum-
mated; the light was passing from her
eve, and The pulse from her heari--il was
a fearful moment--lhe dividing moment
between time and eternity. She called
the father 10 her bedside and she gently
pressed his hand. and looking tenderly
up into his sad countenance, she said.
Father, would you have me an infdsI
now p
There was p'use-thers was sigh
and the hesrlstricken man answered.
NO, nlU ddughier, no ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-03-10

Said lhe ne Oi al ex-negro uad'r III
Virginia 10 freedman who was 'kIn"'ng
hye catfish, How can you be 80 cruelP
Why SAID Inc intelligent oonHabSid.
dds is dc way Jry need io do ms. and
.l'ss exiae to gel even wId somebody
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-03-10

4 man wko loaned minister a horse
which threw lis reverence. claimed sal
vslion ior having assisted IN spreading
the gospel.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-03-10

Artemus Wards experience IN Sail
Lake City was very exciting. When
pressed by fourteen of the dsmseis for his
hear, and hand, he had 10 refuse. TIE
fair Mormons, signing, exclaimed. Oh
i, is 100 much ! TOO much !! Yes, SAID
Arlemus, lis The muchness | object 10.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-03-10

Humanty's responsive heart
Comedies his wondrous powers,
And pulses with tenderness
Almost akin 10 ours.
Nay not TO ours-for US he poured
His life a rich libation;
And Oh adoring souls we wear,
This blood of conservation
A twelve month only, since his sword
Went flashing through the battle
A twelve month only, since his ear
Heard wars last deadly rattle =
And yet have countless pilgrim feet,
The pilgrims gueIdon paid him,
Aud weeping women come to see
The place where they have laid him !
Contending armies bring in turn,
Their need of praise or honor,
And Pallas true has paused to bind
The cypress wreath upon her.
1t seems lowIy sepulchre,
Whose sanctites can waken,
Alike the love of friend or foe,
OF Christian or Of Pagan.
They come 10 own his high empire
Who fled in frantic masses,
Before the glittering bay oneIs
That lrlumphed at "Manassas,"-
Who witnessed "kerRs towns" fearful odd:
AS on their ranks he thunder'd
Defiant as the storied Greek;
Around his brave three hundred J.!
They will recall the tiger spring
The wise retreat-the rally
The tireless march-the fierce pursuit,
Through many mountain valley.
"Cross Keys" unlocks new paths 10 fame,
And "Port Republics" story
Wrests iron, his ever yanquishcd foes,
Strange tributes TO his glory
"Cold Halbor" rises to their view
The "Cedars'" loom is DER them,
And "Antictam's" rough wooded heights
Rise mockingly before them,-
The lurid flames of Fredericksburg"
Right grimly they remember,
That lit the frozen nights retreat,
That wlntry wild December.
The language of their praise is flung
With bounty rare and regal,
Is it because the yulture fears,
No longer the dead eagle ?
Nay rather far, accept it thus,
An homage true and tender,
As soldiers unto soldiers worth
As brave 10 brave will render
But who shall weigh the worldless grief,
That leaves in tears lis traces,
As round their leader crowd again,
The bronzed and veteran faces
The old "Brigade" he loved so well,
The mountain men who bound him
With bays of their own winning, ere,
A iardier fame had crowned him.
The legions who had seen his glance,
Across the carnage flashing,
And thrilled to catch his ringing "charge," ;"
Above inc yolley crashlng;-
Who eft had watched the lifted hand
The inward trust betraying,
And felt their courage grow sublime
While they beheld him praying
Good knights and true as ever drew
Their swords with knightly Rowland
Or died at Sobieski's side
For love of martyred Poland =
Or knelt with Cromwell lIonsides,
Or sang sith brave Gustavus-
Or on tie plain of "AusterLitz"
Breathed out their dying Aves
Rare fame rare name lfchanted praise,
With all the world to llsten,-
If pride that swells uat.o.'s soul
Iffreeman's tears that gllsten-
If pilgrims shining !ore-if grief
Which nsught may soothe or sever
If these can consecrate this spot,
Is sacred ground forever!
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-03-10

The Press, the PUlpi'. aud Pe,iicosts
the ,hres ruling powers Of the day.
The first spre ads knowledee. the second
spreads nursls, and Tie last spsesds
mgcbly.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-03-10
Sadness.

There is q mysterious feeling that fre-
qucnily passes like cloud over The spif.
1t. II comes upon The soul in lbe busy
hustle Of lie, III The. social circle, in tho
calm md silent retreat OF solitude lie
power is alike .u, RENE Over The weak
and The iron hVsrIsj. 81 oae Iin,e IL 10
caused by single thought scro,s tho
miGj. Agsin sound will come boom.
log across the ocean Of memory, gloomy
aud solemn az ibe deshkBsh oveIshadow.
ing all tie brighI hopes and sonny feelings
Ul the heat Who can describe il, and
Iel Who has not felt lie bewilderiBg info
enee Snll il is a delicious sort Of sos-
row, aud ike cloud lRmiDg The sun
shine OF The rIser. although casting a mo.
menlsry shsde uf gloom. u enhances the
beauty OF returning brightness.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-09-24

serials of the day. For this she obtained ten
pounds. Mrs Down and herself in the third
year Of her stay in London. opened class for
teaching wood engraving and the use of the
sewing machine, and very well attended 1t be-
came after a time. To make II in a. measure
remuneratlve to all concerned in the affair,
work was sought and obtained from several
parties, for which only moderate price was
asked. The money thus obtained, after deduct
ing the expenses, was divided into four portions;
one was given 10 the pupil when skilled in the
work; one to Mary. and the same to Mrs. Down,
and the other was set apart as fund for con
tingencies Many hands made light work, and
Mary was fortunate in her method of teaching,
SO that pupils we're not wanting.
Mrs. Down also taught the painting of photo
graphs, and after year or two teaching the
art OF photography became branch of their
business. The skill with which all this was
managed greatly surprised me, and so said.
at is all owing to YOU, mamma. You taught
me the value of early rising, of industry, of
method aud order, and you see the result"
Mary is yet single; whether she will ever marry
| cannot tell. From what / saw when last in
London / should say "yes," and to young
brother of Mr.. Hindon, the same who taught
her the art of photography. But Mary says
she is like the old woman who lived in a shoe,
she has so many pupils to care for that she
thinks her place is where she is-in the midst
of them,
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-09-24

lie matters. And so, mamma, being willing and
desirous, and so forth, to help Others by remov-
ing certain sharp pebbles which sometimes un-
awares pull one up, have written down my
experiences in book, and mean to call 1t
COMFORT FOR SMALL INCOMES
which you must not see till It is printed"
"But II is an awful think to appear in print,
Janet; and how will you get it published 2"
"Ay, there's the rub mamma. But have
faith, though II that be all can bring. it Is of
no use. j must add to my faith works, and
send it tomorrow to Mary in London, who will
make the necessary arrangements for me; and
very soon you shall see it.n
My task is ended l have managed my chill
dren to set them out in life, and they in their
turn are doing their best to train theirs In every
good and useful work, having no unseemly
ignorant pride, but very high notion of the
DIGNITY OF LABOR.
There are two characters in my relation which
/ would rather not mention; still 1t must be
done. Lillian Foster was In due time placed
out as governess, a position for which all her
moral principles untitled her, though her ac-
Complishments and requirements were her
recommendation. Her end was a disgraceful
elopement with the husband OF the lady with
whom she resided.
Lucy Damer married q poor man of good
family, whom she helped to make poorer by
her slatterrly unhelpful ways, and she died at
an early age.
These girls could not be blamed. They were
orphans left without care or culture, excepting
in so far as tended to make them accomplished
girls, which is like building fair superstrucure
on foundation of sand, and so they fell into
rum and misery. May every parent shun this
mereuicious training; nothing but evil can
come OF 1t.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-09-24

fourteen was different altogether, and we fore
saw that with his choice OF business or protes.
sion there would be a difficulty.
Zone more year, mamma, and then shall be
free of school, said Frank, land go IN for an
engineer"
"But it will take great deal Of money,
Frank, to make you an engineer"
81 mean to rough IL as Dick has done"
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-09-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SPECIAL NOTICES.
w UNION REPUBLICAN TICKET.
STATE.
GovERNo
MajOr-General John w. Geary.
JUDICIARY.
PRESIDENT JUDGE.
Hon. JOSEPH ALLISON.
ASSOCIATE JUDGES.
BON. WILLIAM S. PIERCE,
f. CARROLL BREWSTER, ESQ.
CITY OFFICERS.
RECEIVER OF TAXES.
RICHARD PELTz
CITY COMMISSIONER.
CAPTAIN HENRY CONNER.
COUNTY OFFICERS.
CONGRESS-.
First District
Second District-Hon. CHARLES O'NEILL
third District-HOn. LEONARD MYERS.
Fourth Distribution. WILLIAM d. KELLEY.
Fifth District-CALEB n. TAI L0R.
SENATOR.
First District JEREMIAH NICHOLS.
RECORDER OF DEEDS.
MAJOR GENERAL JOSHUA 7. OWEN
PROTHONOTARY DISTRICT COURT.
JANIS MoNANEs.
CLERK OF COURT OF QUARTER SESSIONS.
JOHN q. BUTLER
CORONER.
SAMUEL DANIELS.
ASSEMBLY.
First Disirict-GEoRGE w. GHEGHAN
second Disrict-RoBkRT c. TlTTERMARY.
Third District
Fourth District-WILLIAM W. WATT.
Fifth District-JOSEPH 4. THOMAS.
Sixth Distrct-JANES FREEBORN.
Seventh Distnct-JAMEs SUBER5
Eighth Distrct-JAMEs n. KERNs.
Ninth District-FRED. DITTMAE
Tenth District-ELIsHA W. DAVIS.
Eleventh District-WM. j DON0HUGH.
Twelfth OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ADAIRE.
Thirteenth Distrlct-EH0S G. RENNER.
Fourteenth Dstrlct-W. NJ WORR ALL.
Fifteenth Disrict-GE0RGE DE HAVEN, in.
Sixteenth District-DAVID WALLACE.
Seventeenth Distrct-EDWARDG G. LEE
Eighteenth Disnlct-JAMES n. MARKS
By order of Union Republican City Executive Com
mittee. ~
JOSEF JSsRrH T. S. hlaIi allen Secretaries slsBt
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-09-11
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Qrigtn Of aOld Hickory.

How did Andrew jackson get his name oi
sold Hickory It's stated that during the
Greek war, while the army was moving rap
idly, without tents, for the purpose Of sur
prisang the Indaas, upsp one night 10 the
month Of March, there being cold equinoc-
tial storm, General jackson was much ex-
posed to the weather, and caught bad cold
and had asore throat. He had no protection
from the storm, and was in no better condi-
ton than the rest of his soldiers but his men,
taking pity on him, made for him sort Of q
shelter tent out eff twigs, poles, and hickory
bark. He was made very comfortable. and
enjoyed good night'sresL The next morn
ing man from the neighborhood came into
camp si.h 4 lag sot whisky With which he
treated the soldiers a. far . the whisky would
20. Staggering about the camp, this fellow
came across the hickory bark tent, and, moi
knowing what to make Of it, attempted te
kick it over. In doing so he aroused Jack
son, who arose with wrath and surprise
Upon seeing the General, the author Of ths
mischief, not knowing exactly whom he hAd
assailed, exclaimed Halo, Old hickory
come out and take drink ~ The scene ant
the name at once struck SShe faaey of tht
soldiers. Who, with loud laughs, cheeret
"Old Hickery"-a name thereafter 70 b
come famous.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-09-11

The republicans of Michigan have placed
Eve heroes on their State ticket, viz:
General Dwight May, for Lieutenant Gov
efnor, went into the service in May, 1861, as
Captain, and came ont in October, 1865, as
Brigadier General. Every promotion vas
earned in the smoke of battle.
General Oliver l.. Spauldiag, nominated
for Secretary of Stale, vas Captain in An
gust, 1861, and Rrevet nrigadier General in
1854 He fought bravely in score Of bat
ties.
General benjamin D. Pritchard. nominated
for Commissioner Of the Smte Land office,
was Captain Of cavalry in August, 1852, and
captured JEFF. Davis on the 10th of May,
1863 He was then Lieutenant Colonel.
This act gave him Brigsdier Generals bre-
vet.
General VIM. l.. Stoughton, nominated for
Attorney General, gave up a lucrative Office
in October, 1861, went out as Lieutenant
Colonel, digtingasshed himselfin number oI
battles, and was bfevetted Brigadier General
for bis heroism at Marietta, Georgia, where
he was wounded on the 4,h Of Jnly, 1864
Genera William Humphrey, aominated for
Auditor General, went ou, as Captain in May
1861, aud ssesnded up through every inter
mediate grade, by hard fighting, until he
reached Brevet Generalship in 1884.
These brave men represent the heroes o
that State. Two Of them served with Custer
but they, with nine>tenths of the "boys il
blue" of Michigan, refuse to follow him into
the camp of copperheads.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-09-11
! @.@s KEoKUI. IOWA TUESDAY ssP fsmBER IL Isee

TINS Isou1 n 4 Ngr'SHRia.--Ths Rsesil
dent and his followers wish tskang the rsbI
isl statet Rack into the Unioa uneoisssiose2'
u. justas they ara-withoutA . sinelseuarA
tee tAAt they will not ssceds agnia whenavel
they fell able to do so-with the C0Asli4ai
tion unAltered, 20 that they shall be enA;Sled
se1- hsxe repfeseaasAion in -0uaVPesss-Aassd
uponallioas Of disfranchie1, ,naeroos-with
no security, except loose fromises, agsinsl
the acknowledgment and psyment Of dsbt,
coAxfac4ed TT the prosecution u heseilisaea
against Vie 0ovesnuent-sad VA no gear
snses t4ss the rights and lsbe4ties Of stSl
smaneipated but yet disfnnchise4 class shsl1
be respActed. Under hiGipOl4ct there Il
nothing 70 prevent the return 1f solid del.
eKAtion Of active, bitter, 4hfepentant rebels
rom the entire South 10 the Naeonal LexfS,
hture. = ssss s 81 .hsssi'9s = g s1sss'
s Congress, supported BY the great Union
Republican party, on the Uthef hand, sub-
NIT IN amendment to the N6tfo6Al CUnsfita.
stion - ~ basis Of feconssfhesibn,, with cod
ditions more modefate, eeiitief NM inakna1i-
nous than were ever before oif6ted 70 asses oi
v3nquished rebels-conditioas wh,uh ,-eas
people of the South would have gladly ae.
eepted but for the persistent sncous1eo0eot
thaA "A sdrev johnson has given them . s1is1il
to their rebellious principals, Aad bat ~ ehe
.sa repeated invitstion he hss tivsn 70 them
10 unite with him in crussing the pasty
which crushed the rsbellioa, ssnd ~ ias q
possible To render loyalty 70 the Union oai-
ous. @sefsa z s7sfsa