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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02

A CORRESPONDENCE the New York UoHI
gives a narrowing description of the suffer
ings poor Sumner endured, when he went to
Paris for medical treatment, after being caned
by Col. Brooks, in 1856. The correspon-
dent says according to the letters published
at the time in the Abolition papers, his
spine was taken out, scraped, oiled and put
back again; he went through a chalybeate
course, including the application of hot irons
to his back; he was baked, boiled, stewed,
fried and fricasseed, and plasters applied
which drew everything out of him but his
malignity, his mileage and his salary as
Senator. Fv
1t is a clear from the heroic treatment the
Paris physicians subjected him to, that he
must have been suffering from the terrible
disease which we have heard old women in
some parts of the country designate as g spine
in the back"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02

How TO PLAY Tricks. Dung men and
boys who want to play tricks should read the
following:
A young man was studying at a college.
One afternoon he walked out with all instruc-
to9: and they Glanced to see an old pair of
shoes by the side of the path, belonging to
an old man at work near by.
'.Let us have a little amusement at his
expense" said the student ''Suppose we
would hide these, and conceal ourselves in the
bushes to watch his perplexities when he
cannot find them"
Il can think Of better trick than that, y
said the instructor ''You are rich. Sup
pose you put silver dollar in the toe of
each of his shoes, and then we will hide"
The young man did SO. The poor man
finished his work soon, and went to put on
his Shoes You can imagine his surprise
when he stopped down to take out a pebble,
as he supposed, from the toe, and found a
bright silver dollar, and when he found still
another silver dollar in the other shoe, his
feelings oyercame him, he fell upon his knees,
looking up to heaven, and uttcring long,
fervent thanksgiving, in which he thanked a
kind Providence for sending some unknown
hand to save from perishing his sick and help
less wife and children, without bread Do
you wonder that the young man stood in his
hiding place deeply affected !? Young friends,
when you wish to enjoy real pleasure IN wit
Messing the perplexities Of others, see if you
cannot, in some way, intimate the student.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02

A New NoB1L1rY-The Washington cor
respondent of the New York Herald, relates
that committee of the New York Chamber
of Commerce waited upon the President the
other day, and sent in their cards, with the
number of millions they were worth append
ed to their names; for example, L. S. Win
stem, President Mutual Insurance Company,
representing seventeen millions dollars; R.
H. Burdell, President of the Erie railroad,
representing sixty millions; H. B. Chaplin,
the largest merchant of the globe. The Her.
aid suggests that we have new titles of no.
bility. Instead of using the prefix of LORD
or Sir we might have inscribed on the
cards of our new nobility, w. B. Astor, for
ty millions; John Jones. seventeen millions !;
Augustus Adolphus Brown, ten millions !;
Theophilus Robinson, twelve millions; HE
ronymous Dry Goods, the largest merchant
on the globe.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02

NEMoNIA, OR THE OLD WOMAN OF THE ST..
CRoIx.-A correspondent of the Polk coun-
ty Press is responsible for the following.
which, if true, makes the venerable Joseph
Circle comparatively an infant: ...lr
1.-The oldest human being known in mod
ern times lives now, or did short time since,
in Wisconsin, near the head waters of the St.
Croix river. Her exact age is unknown
When the oldest Indians, who know her,
were young she was an old woman. They
called her s'Nemonia," the Chippewa for an
old woman She is marvel and wonder
to all who see her. Her body is bent near
ly to the ground by time and heavy burdens.
Her face, wrinkled and smoked in the wig
vans for over $50 years, has little left Of
the ''human face divine"
"When inquired ofby white men, who
were cutting timber near her wigwan, in re-
gard to her age, she could not tell it, but
could well recollect when those tall pines
they were cutting were no larger than the
staff she held in her hand, and when she could
bend them down and break off their branches.
The lumbermen cut down those trees and
counted their yearly growth, and many of
them proved to be nearly 200 years Old
And Nemonia could once bend them to the
ground. So. if Nemonia tells the truth, she
is nearly 500 years DID," se~
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02

RETROSPECTION.

An old man sat by The cottage fire
And he watched his children play;
And tear stole down his cheek,
But he wiped it not away /;
For his thoughts had wandered back again
TO the scenes Of other years,
And his spirit had found a glad relief II
In the falling ofthe tears. IS t Fl
Again he played on the dear old hearth,
And he heard mothers voice,
And the gentle tone fell on his ears
And they made his heart rejoice; S's
Again he joined in the blind mans buff,
And the game Of hide and seek,
And heard his little sisters voice, ti
So gentle, soft and meek Ai
Then in the shade, by the woodland dell,
Or;sat with his picture book,
Or wandered to some wild bird IS nest,
That hung O. the ripping brook,
Till, tired and weary of boyhood's play,
lie turned to his home again
BY the rustic stile and the broken bridge,
And the shady old green lane.
And thus the old man sat and unused, ei.,f
While the tears fell down his cheek,
But a happier hour it was to him ,is 3,
Than the old man tongue could speak,
Yet he knew twas but a pleasant dream
That too soon had passed Ger as Blk.
That his eyes were dim and his locks were gre
And he could be young no more.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02

The man everybody likes is generally
fool. The man nobody likes is generally
knave. The man who has friends who would
die for him, and foes who would love to see
him broiled alive, is usually Il man Of some
worth and force.
None of us are either so much praised or
so much censured as we think and most
men would be thoroughly cured of vanity if
they would only rehearse their own funeral,
and walk abroad incognito after their sup
posed burial.
The pebbles in our path weary us and
make us foot sore more than the rocks
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02

"IRUTIt IS STRANGER THAN FIeT1oN VI
Under this head the Memphis Acaza1scle pub
fishes the following, which looks like re-
print from some ten cent novel some ten years
ago: :ga ~
Mr.. - was married to Miss -. For
a time, all went well with the happy pair,
but whether prompted by incompatibility of
temper or through the fneddlcsome interfer-
ence of the relatives or friends, g we chroni-
clcr" knoweth not, only that the demon dis
cord breathed upon their young love, and it
withered as flower meath winters chilling
breath. And, to make long story short,
they separated. Shortly after the separation
a little daughter was born, then divorce OBJ
tained--by which party obtained it matters
not. For nine years-long weary years
they lived apart-never seeing, never hear
ing from or speaking to each other and yet
both remaining true to loves first bright
dream. The little girl grew up and was
taught to believe that her father was dead, -
She had never seen him, or been seen by him.
All, who shall say how often during those
long, dreary years that the fathers heart
yearned for the sight of his child, and pinned
to hear the music Of her voice. And the
mother-the wife, that avas-was she happy ?
Who shall tell? Well, on the day before yes
terday the lady,. accompanied by her little
daughter, walked into business-house in
this city, and met him who was once her hus-
band, and the father ofthe child, coming out.
Thoy stood face to face for the first time since
their separation-nine years ago. Both stop
ped and gazcd fxedly into each others face
The father then turned his eyes to the child,
and STOPPING down suddenly, caught her in
his arms pressed her passionately to his
bosom-rained shower Of kisses upon her
face then placing her on the floor, he gave
once glance at the mother, and turned to 90.
Hearing his name called in a low tone, he
turned One look, and they were in each
others arms. They were left alone for afew
moments by the considerate kindness of the
parties present. Then hack was called,
and in thirty minutes from their first meet
ing they were REMARKED We dare to say
that their last marriage shall prove more hap
Ply than their first; for chastened by the sor-
row Of a long separation, they will have learn
ed how to bear and forbear
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02

THE WAY DIVORCES ARE GOT UP AT THE
NoRrH-The St. Louis Dispatch thus de-
scribes the method of procedure r.
cit is done in this wise A man in New
York gets tired of his wife, and wishing
divorce, calls on the agency in that city, and
arranges simply the fee he has to pay. All
else is left to the agency. The case is sent
to an Indiana lawyer, who commences pro-
ceedings, alleging in the complaint a half
dozen sufficient causes, not one of which is
true the case is referred to another of the
same class of lawyers, who reports, without
hearing word of evidence in favor of the
divorce the court see it is all right on the
record, and unsuspectingly confirms the pro-
ceedings and DEGREES the divorce. A copy
of the record is forwarded to the New York
agency and the injured husband, who has
been living at home with his unsuspicious
wife, coolly informs her he has procured a
divorce, and desires her to find another home
and make way for the new wife,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02

WHAT DOES IT MEAN ?-The Citizen (ed-
tied by private Miles O'Riley,) has an arti-
Gle laudatory Of the Fenians and urging Irish
men and Americans to contribute to the Fe-
MAN funds. We quote single ominous pas
sage:
We tell the American public-and they
have heretofore found us pretty correct proph-
cts in everything relative to the Fenian cause
that before ten weeks there will be-some-
wherein Irish Republic existing on the
face Of the earth, with q flag, an army, port
of entry and exit, a navy Of priyateers, and
the tacit encouragement both Of France and
the United States in the prosecution Of bellig-
erent acts against Great Britain Let no
one ask us for. the present where this Repub-
lie will be located, for We cannot answer
It must be called a Republic, to warrant the
flag and feet, but will really only be used as
an immediate basis Of operations for the trans
fer Of active hostilities to the Canadian and
Irish soils. A word to the wise is enough.
And, now, while the quid nuncs grow excl
ted, the wise will await developments, giving
literally of their means to aid the cause; nor
will they have to tarry long for the fulfill
mcnt Of all that we herein forcshadow
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02

''SUppoRTING THE PRESIDENT Under
this head the New York Tribune publishes
the following from its Washington CORES
pondent, which may be intended as warn
ing to those who desire to keep in the good
graces of the powers that be:
A Republican editor, applying at one of
the most important departments last week for
the official advertising, was asked if his paper
would adopt the Presidents policy. The in
timation was made. that on no other terms
could official patronage be given out.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02

STATUE OF WAsnINGToN The House of
Delegates of West Virginia have unanimous
ly adopted resolution returning to the State
of Virginia the bronze statue of Washington,
taken from Lexington, Virginia, when that
place was captured by the United States
forces. a resolution of similar character was
introduced in the Senate, but it, together
with the House resolution, on it's being III
troduced in the Senate was tabled there,
awaiting the return of the Chairman of the
Military Committee. t.4A
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02

:, A striking curiosity has lately been discov-
cred in the Nevada Territory 1t is ii noun
tain of Rock Salt, only eighteen miles from
the head Of navigation on the Colorado river
1t rises abruptly from the plain, about four
hundred feet in height, a mountain of pure
sparkling salt-E.cchunqo.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02
VINO IS THE PgEsIDENT ?-There is a &c

VINO IS THE PRESIDENT ?-There is gen
eral desire to know who is the President of
the United States. Is it Andrew Johnson, of
Tennessee, or Thad. Stevens, Of Pennsylva-
MIA? 70 whose Cabinet does Secretary Stan
ton belong? 70 that Of President Johnson or
to that Of President Stevens? Does Congress
consider johnson OF Stevens the President :?
TLat is The question " Y V-@aM 2.h.
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Bill Arp.

P. S.-Tip are still faithful onto the end
He says the old turkey we left behind have
been settin for II weeks, and the fowl Invaders
are welkum to her further more that he throwd
dcd cat in the well, and they are welkum
to that.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02
"SAvANNAu, DIOCESE OF GEORGIA.

g To the Right Rev., John Johns, D, d.,
Bishop Of the Diocese Of Virginia !:
RIGHT Rev, AND DEAR BROTHER: In
pursuance Of the fifth resolution, passed at
the second Council of the Protestant Episco-
pal Church in the late Confederate States,
which convened in Augusta, Georgia, No
vember Sth, 1865, hereby give you official
notice under my hand and the seal of the
Episcopate, Of my withdrawal from that Ec-
clesiastical Confederation, and Of the reunion
Of the Diocese Of Georgia with the Protes-
tant Episcopal Church in the United States
Of America
Most sincerely &c I trust that all the
Diocese, may be very soon battling, side by
side, for the cause of Christ in the world.
''Given under my hand and the seal of the
Episcopate this 3rd day Of january, Ammo
Domini, 1866. a
90 STEpnEN ELLIOTT,
:, Bishop Of Georgia.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02

THE REUNION OF THE EpIsCopAL Church OF
GEORGIA WITH THAT OF THE UNITED STATES
-Irs OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT BY BISHOP
ELLIOTT. The following letter to the Epis
copal Bishop of this State, makes an an
nouncement Of interest to many Of our peo-
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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-09-22
The BOYS i'm Eslgse.

The Baltimore american of Thursday says
of the Convention of the Boys in Blue, which
assembled in that city, on Wednesday last,
to appoint delegates to the Pittsburg Sol
diers' and Sailors Convention:
"Thc demonstration oflhe "Boys in Blue"
last night was quite II creditahle and brilliant
affair, Notwithstanding the incicmcncv of
III" weather and the short time allowed for
preparation, and may be regarded as a
promising indication for the opening Of the
campaign. Over two hoHsand soldiers were
in line. They carried with them some of
the bullet-riven flags Of battle, undcr which
they had fought for the integrity of the Union.
and proclaimed on one of their Transparent
cies, betrayed, but not Dsmayed.h his
sentiment met with hearty response from
| the spectators on the streets. who joined
with them in the determination that the
| ;rcacherY of those whom they have trusted
| shall never reap its anticipated reward"
Gen. Dennison was chosen President
Among the Vice Presidents we find the
names OF Gen. Sigel. Col. Faehz and Capt.
fheo. Clayton, formerly Of this county, and
Col. j. c. Hill aud Col l. D. Davis, of Elk
ton. Capt. Henry Clayton, also, formerly
of this county, is among the secretaries.
The following are among the resolutions
passed by the Convention:
Resoiced, That we utterly repudiatc the
attempt OF the Executive of the United
States to tasten upon the people Of this
country his treacherous and contemplate
policy.
Kcso,ced, That we recognize in the Con
| .rp..g - . Al
uvcs of the people and of our principles
and that we cordially endorse the principles
set forth by them as the only way in which
peace for us, and for those who come after
US, can be permanently secured
Resolced, That having fought four years
to beat down treason and trcachery, we are
prepared to fight four more sooner than, by
a cowardly compromise with our enemies
patch up a peace of a few years, and shift
the war upon our children.
Delegates to the Pittsburg Convention
were chosen from the city and several coun
ties. The following were chosen from Cecil
Colonies j. c. Hill and |. d. Davis, Cap
tains c. l.. Wingate and j. Frank Cum
mings, Lieut.. John L. Wilson, Sergeants G
}. Benz amin, Jacob W. McCarlel and Jacol
Warner, Quarermaster Sergeant George
Christie.
We publish in to day issue long list o
the Boys in Blue of this county, who are or
ganizing for the campaign, as they enlisted
for the was. None who smell of Andy's
bread and butter are admitted to member
ship in this loyal band. They are detcrminec
to vote the way they foumht-araius t frna..or
Three cheers for the Boys in Blue!
"rhey are coming, Andy johnson,
A host of Boys in Blue"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-09-22
ELKTON, SEPTEMBER 22, is6G.
Pay for Slaves set free in Mary
land.

This pet design Of the new "National
Union party'-the name grand mask
adopted to hide the designs of the exsave
holders of this State-should never be lost
sight OF by our tax payers for so sure as
those men, by hood winking the people of
the government of Maryland, debt will be
sadded upon the property Of the whole peo-
pie to reward few Shareholders, who were
more than nine-tenths disloyal, for the slaves
emancpated by their own wicked acts
There were 81, 900 slaves, in round numbers,
when the war broke out. These 81 200 slaves,
at $500 apiece, make S3i, 100000. This
sum, added to our already burdensome taxes,
State and National, would make crushing
weight on the shoulders of the business pop.
ulation Of our State.
Such tax would reduce the value of the
real estate 90 per cent, while it turned cap.
ital away from our borders and drove it out
of the State entirely: thus, as the obligation
would increase property holders would find
the wealth Of the State escaping and max
ing the burden doubly oppressive on the
property that was compelled to remain.-
Beware! property holders of Cecil, that you
lose not sight of the grand, darling, con
craed object of the party who huzza for
johnson, and who owned the slaves before
the madness of secession emancipaed them.
Be not deceived by their cry of 'negro
equality" This is q decoy. Money for
their lost slaves is what the slave power in
its herculean efforts to get hold of the Lcgs,
lature, means.
A distinguished rebel Member of Congress
from the Eastern Shore, has declared, VIII IN
expressing himself in reference to the Legs
!ature of Maryland, that
"7his state Of things rW not arrays be
there ,ciU be different legislature here be.
fore many gears. ! expect to get paid, If !
hare days to lire, for ecery Stare / hare lost.
When this is the avowal of leading lights
of the present Johnson party, will any sane
man doubt, for moment the slave owners
intention?
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-09-22
The Union Meeting at Brick Nj.
House..

Saturday last was a triumphant day for the
Union party of the 9th district. The mass
meeting organized under the auspices Of the
Unconditional Union Club, Of the 9th dis
trict, WAS a success beyond the expectation
Of the party. a free dinner was provided:
and stand and seats erected in a beautiful.
shady grove of Mr.. S. J. England, our wor-
thy County Commissioner, where the long
procession, with bands playing and banners
and flags Haunting, filed in from the road
about one o'clock, filling the woods with
horses and vehicles, while crowds of fair
women and brave mem gathered in front of
the speakers stand. The meeting was or,
ganized about two o clock and Hon. John
l.. Thomas, jr., introduced, who spoke mp
wards of an hour, discussing the questions
which agitate the country at the present time
in a most eloquent and able manner. Mr..
Thomas is a pleasant and impressive speaker,
and often ELECTED rounds of applause from
his hearers. We heard commentators on
every side of Mr.. Thomas speech. "My
Policy" was handled without gloves, and the
wise, humane and just policy of Congress,
discussed and placed in contrast with the
monstrous absurdity of Andrew johnson S
theory, in so clear and comprehensive
manner, as to carry conviction to the mind
of every listener.
Hon. John A. J. Crcswell followed Mr..
Thomas, in one of that gentleman able and
eloquent speeches, which have gained for
him so wide renown, as one of the first
political orators of the country. 1t were
needless for us to particularze the speech Of
Mr.. Creswell on this occasion. Our citizens
have all had the pleasure of listening to the
scathing eloquence of Mr. Creswell. when
directed against the absurd policy of A. j.,
and hold in the highest regard this bold
champion of equal rights and equal laws.
II. r. Torbert, Esq, closed the meeting
by a few appropriate remarks, which were
loudly applauded, as the capital hits Of this
f;avorite, popular speaker never fail to be.
The spirit is abroad among the masses to
sustain the Congressional plan of reconstruc-
ton, and all the misrepresentation and abuse
that renegade, ce.seeking Union men,
and unchanged rebels can heap upon it, can
not turn aside the people from that resolve
Every doubling mind that listens to our
speakers discuss the measures which Andy
Johnson and his rebel associates attempt to
oppose, with his policy of placing Union
men beneath the feet of traitors, goes away
satisfied that the cause which A. j. is striv,
ing SO to defeat, is the only hope of the ma,
ton.
Contrasting the Union meeting at the B.
NJ. House with the rebel concern held at
Elkton on Tuesday, we have every reason to
rejoice in the prospect before the Union par
ty, and feel confident, notwithstanding
Swanns rebel registers, of signal triumph
for the Union cause in November.