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RY GREEN 4 WILLIAMS, AuctiOueer,

BRICK STORE On LEASE GROUND BRNy
On lib NORTH, Between X and L strsets ana
square above the Northern Liberty Market, st
at Public Auction, on MONDAY, the ath inst
at 10 O'Clock Q. n. en- the premises 1855
We shsll eel the Birch store, % feet. Trent by "a
feet deep, more or less, 20 too years with IN.
privilege Of removing IL at the erpirstien OF tss
lease. me chance for any one wishing 10 pur-
chase business property
Terms made known on the day Of sale.
ALSO.
Immediately after the sale OF the bufidfBf "a
shall commerce. 70 sell all the stock on the prem
les, consisting Of
~ New Psrlor. Chamber. and other Stoves
80 New Cooking stoves and Utensils, Of different
Patterns
Tin Ware Of every description
Buckets. Coal Hods. Filters
And all other Goods belonging % such an estab-
Dealers are invited to attend the sale
Terms cash
Jy25 GREEN s. WILLIAMS, AuctS
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O'Clock ,. n. wEbSISbAY, xatvss i.s. Q. The
Irssisss. 20 serss Of vsrI dssirsSiy icostsS prop
city. on the road from sshinston % bisdsnsburg.
in the nsighborhooa Of the mansiess q The late
otbers, divided in ave acre lots This property 10
in one OF the most Desirable neighbsrhoods for
Ing . good building sits.
The property win Be shown 10 any parties prsvi-
Gus 20 sale By j. w. horsell, on the premises, st
sny hour before 10 o'dlpek .. N. or sftsr 8 .. u.
Plat e be seen q our once.
Donths. Pity dollars 90 BE- paid st the time "a
sale; Csnveyascing ed sss1Ds st the oest %
U8d No. Market SPACE.
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THE STORM During the severe gale that
visited this vicinity on Wednesday evening
last, q barn was blown down on the home plan.
tation Of Charles Hill, Esq, near Marlboro.
Md. Some negroes working near the barn ut
the time of the storm sought refuge in It, two
of whom were crushed to death in its ruins
and several others severely, il not dangerously
injured.
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RY THOMAS DowLISG. Auct.; seOrsesOvn.
VERY VALUABLE AND DESIRABLE BUsI-
NESS STAND AND RESIDENCE in George
town. at Auction.
I On THURSDAY, August 9th, ct clock D. m =.
i will sell, IN front Of the premises, that very
valuable and desirable pro perty, situated on High
street, No. 60, near Bridge street The lot fronts
20 feet inches on High street with depth Of n02
feet IN inches, to q wide alley. The improvements
consist Of large three story brick store and
dwelling, with large back building. containing
IL rooms and cellar and o. OF the best locations
for business in the town.
Terms: cash. 500 10 be paid on the day Of sale
Conveyance and stamps at the cost Of the pur-
chaser.
iy 26 IIntl THOs BOWLING Auet
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GBEEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneer..

VALUABLE BUILDING LOT FRONTING ON
NORTH II STREET, BETWEEN FIRST AND
NORTH CAPITOL STREETS, AT PUBLIC
On WEBNEsDAY. the rst day Of August next,
at 6n o'clock D. m, shall sell, on the premis a.
Lot No AZ, in J. 6. McGuires subdivision 81
square No. 62t, Printing Office square having a
front OF p feet by us feet inches TO alley 80
feet wide. which has been recently paved.
Terms: Qns-thiId cash balance in and 70
months. for notes bearing interest, secured by a
deed OF trust on the premises. All conveyascine
and revenue stamps at the cost Of the purchsser
$40 down when the property is knocked of
Nv II n
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a s1ass2as & &22fk2HisSoSIIBs ff EEfDs = -:
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RY GREEN WILLIAMS, Auctioneers.
vALgABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY on THE

On TUESDAY, the slst instant, ct 10 clock, ID.
m, We shsll sell, on the premises . fine two story
Brick House, with cellar. containing IL rooms.
front, by Ito feet deep, suitable for q Brewery or
Lager Beer Garden, being Lot No. =, IN Square
No 4.
Also. two tvo-story Brick Houses and Lots stu
sted on street north, between l4th and 18th sts
weet.
On the same day. at ga o'clock, m, on the
premises, We shall cell Lots Is and "a, in Square
No. aoa, with the improvements. being two new
Brick Houses, containing rooms each.
Terms: One .hird cash; balance in six, twelve,
eighteen and twenty -four months, for notes bear
ing intt rest and secured by deed Of trust the
premises. All conveyance and Revenue stamps ct
the cost Of the purchaser
"a GRREN WILLIAMS Aucts.
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CENTER MARKET TO-DAY-Beef, best cuts
per H., 3Uc.; next, CSC; Salt Beef I5a2Oc: DRIED
Beef, 3Oa35c. Veal, 20c. Mutton, chops, 25c
Lamb, 25c.; Lard, 25c.; Pork, fresh, zoe; corned
poe: Bacon. hams, uncut,25c.; sliced 35c breasts
DOC; shoulders, ISc. Butter, 3OaiOc; Spring
Chickens, pair, 75c.; Chickens, pair, S2aS2 so
Ducks, pair, S1.95. Eggs, per dozen, 25a3Oc
Green Corn, per can, 4Oc. Green Corn, in ear
per dozen, Is cents. Apples, peck, 4Oa75c Ap-
pies dried, 75c. Leeks BIZ, Sc. Turnips, PIX 40c
Peaches, dried, per quart, IS cts. Beans, but
ter, 25c-; white, l0al2c.; dried cherries, qt 4Oc
Radishes, per bunch, 2a4c. Beets, per bunc h.
sc. Onions, soc. per peck; bunch onions, 2a3c
Carrots, Sc per bh. Fish-Shad, per pair, so
a75c. Herring, per bch, 15c.; Rock, large, each,
%; small. bunch, Soc; Perch, 50a6Oc.; MackereI,
25c. each; Hallbut, H., 25c.; Sheephead, 75aSi
each; HOLSTERS, per pound, II cents: Sea Bass,
per pound, ~ cents. Spinach, 25 cents per
peck. Rye, bushel, 81 .20aSI.25 Corn Meal
Sl.lOaS1.25. Shipstuf, 65aS0c. Brown stuff, soc
Shorts, iOc. Corn, shelled, S1.1OaSl 25: in ear,
Dbl, s. 5UaS7. Oats, bush, 75aSOc Hay cwt
S1aS1.25. Straw, soc. AL Glover Hay, 75c ash 25
Celery, pr bunch, 1Oc. Krout, per quart I5c
Geese, 81 .5Oa$2.50 Turkeys, s2aS3 So Venison
fresh, per H., 3Oc. Cabbage, per head, 5a2Oc
Cranberries, per quart, 20a3Oc. HomIny, uart
10 cents. Lettuce, lal0 cents. Rhubarb, cents
Green Peas, 25c. Asparagus, per bunch, foe
New Potatoes, 35ai0c. per pix. Tomatoes 2Oa4Oc
per PIX. String Beans, 12a25c. per pk Cym-
lDgs, 6al2c. dozen. Blackberries, qt 1Oal2c
Raspberries, 3Oa50c. Cucumbers SalOc Egg
Plants, I5a25c. Whortleberries, 15c. qt, Cur.
rants. 25c.; Pears, 40c .as1pk.; Watermelons,
2Oa5Oc.; Cantaleupes, 10ai0c.; Peaches, S1.5o
per peck.
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DORTABLE
STEAM
EN0INES.

ENGINES,
Combining the maximum OF efficiency, durability
and economy with the minimum Of weight and
price. They widely and favorably known,
more than COO being in use. All warranted salts
factory or no sale.
Descriptive circulars seat on application.
Address
J. c. HOADLEY CO.,
iy II eod3m Lawrence Mas
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HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND rrPuCrs

On WEDNESDAY MORNING, Aueus. lat a,
10 O'Clock, will sell at No. IS Dunbsrtou street
between Green and Montgomery streets, a general
assortment OF Household Furniture being the
effects OF q gentleman declining Housekeeping viz:
Spring seat Chairs and Sofa
Marble-top Tables, and Sideboard
Brussels and Three ply Carpets
Bureaus, Bedsteeds, Mattresses, &c.
Chairs, Tables. Mirrors, &C.
Crockery and Glassware, &C.
Cooking and other Stoves. Kitchen Requisites &C .
and many articles not mentioned
jy27 THOS BOWLING Apct
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FOR SALE AND RENT.

L Nos 221 and 22s Penn'a ave, contsininSs
rooms and kitchen. Also, the sToRE, ROOM No.
tguous 10 the public. departments, and immedi
At TilrEd HOtsI For terms apply
House of Messrs. Ri gRs & o., or TO Mr.. RHODES,
on the premises. Immediate possession given.
tanning lb aci e. more or less, four miles from
Washington, suitable for q dairy or market gar
Approacbsble by tive roads. fine spring on the
place. and a never failing stream passing through
No. 70 nPaS aS
TWOFARMs FOB SALE, Oh EXCHANGE,
in Montgomery Co; Md,
consists Of rs acres; the other go.
Apply at No. 4o1 18th street, between Land
+ +. four UNFuRNISHRD ROOMS on second
floor, or two FURNISHED ROOMS on the first
aS., and one Of the best in the city. " my "a
LOB RENT-In the STAB BUILDINGS. cor
aoopsS Pennsylyanis avenue and llth street,
Va dss Apply to q. B. BAKEB, Ct the
Rock Creek Church; improved By aisrse number be
adapted sarasnne purposes. Is bs Ss
Snr e sqGa fnsth so1I% Il. in
ner OF Ith and streets. iy Slim"
LOB RENT, FURNIsHID-Two front ROOMS
Il and enc back ROOM, all nicely furnished, on
Sd floor. Also. two ROOMS LIST floor, suitable
either for family or single gentlemen. Will be
let together or separately. No. 234 II st., between
l9th and 10th; square from jy 237ts
EOR SALE-The commodious and extensive
Il HOUSE and GROUNDS located at the north
east corner Of North Capitol and Boundary sts.,
lately the res idepce of Chas G. Uhlmsn. The pro-
and spacious cellars; Terms easy: Apply on the
premises, to Mrs. NINA UHLMANN; or to D. L.
WELLS CO. Real Estate Brokers, northwest
Garner 10Th and SITS. jy S.h
EOR RENTING four-story DWELLING
IL HOUSE. No %, south side Of Indiana ave.,
near City Hall having all the modern mprove.
ments; sIso spring water. range. &c. Basement
being sbove ground, affords fine office. Posses
JAMES TOWLES,
jy2-tf 40 II st., north Of Patent ONCE.
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enA OASIS SUPERIOR HOOK WINE, of the
CUO fellewine veil Known branes, viz:
rORSTEk BIE8LING,
DBlUESHEIMBB,
BUOB6HEIMDB,
HOCHHEINER, 30 NJ -.--
GIBR6TElNER, ~ y..
which oGer for sale in quantities to suit pur.
chasers, ct low prices - ~.
Samples OF the wine can be seen ct the Union
Betting Depot" No. 81 Green street, George
=dlm RILHY A. sHINN.
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II T. COFFEE MOSES BATES
aad
GENERAL. COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
No. lO2 GRAvIER STREET,
NEW ORLEANS.
Strict attention given to the purchase and sale
OF Merchandise. Liberal advances made on Con.
Eenments. my l8-n
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HE BACK PAY GAME-Several months
ago colored man named VIM. Perry Lee,
discharged soldier, left his discharge papers
Win an agent, Mr.. II. Welsh, for collection of
ms BACK pay and bounty. Yesterday, coiored
man called upon Mr.. Welsh to obtain his dis
charge paper, representing himself as VIM.
Perry Lee, but he was detected and arrested
by omcer Reed, and taken TO the Central ONCE,
where he had hearing before Justice MorseIl'
who held Lee for a further hearing
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THE LYLEs MURDERERs.-In reference to
the negroes arrested for the murder of Col.
Ly les, near Fort Washington, the Prince Geor.
gion OF Marlboro, Md, Of yesterday, says
" We learn that the four parties now under
arrest, after being brought TO this place, so.
licited an interview with the States Attorney
and the Sheriff, and separately made a full
and free confession OF the murder and their
Iespeenxe snaies In ~ Inc account given by
In our last issue-except that all fire Of the
parties were at the house, and directly engaged
in the murder, instead Of one Of them remain
Ing at the boat, as was reported. We learn
that the States Attorney mas made applica-
ton 10 His Honor, Judge Berry, to hold
special term of the Court, which application
is now under advisement"
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by JAS. q. MCGUIRE 4 90, Aucti oneers.
THE SALE OF THE UNCLAIMED PACK.
AGES UN,ALLED FOR AS ADVERTISED By
m. nee at the Auction Rooms of smes O. Mcclure
& 90 on THUR sDAY MORNING, Aug. ID, At 10
o'clock, and confirm each day thereafter until ali
are sold. By order.
g. q. DUNN,
Agent Adams Express Campauy
IVA J. c. MCGUIRE a CO., Aucts
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VALUABLE BUILDING LOT ON II STREET
kOR1H, BETMEEN FIRST AND NORTH
CAPITOL SHEETS, AT PUBLIC AUCTION,
On NEDkEsDAf,t the LIST day OF August next,
az 61a clock M, we shall sell, on the premises
Lot No. s, in subdivision Of square No no having
Wfeet front by IA Feet deep. TO q fne alley.
Terms: One third cash; balance and II m nths
secured by deed of trust on the pre- nises All
convey ancing and revenue stamps at the cost of
tie purchaser. S25 down when sold.
~ Esd GREEN & WILLIAMS, Aucts
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To ny FhIEHDs AEP THE PUBLIC GEN

In view Of making Q change in my business, Of
fer my entire stock Of goods at cost for c..h -
of the best quality, and win be made mp In MA
the most fashionabls and approved style. M
No. 426 Pennsylvani avenue,
~ 12-es2w between ~ and 9Th SITS.
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RY CLAGITT 4 swEEHy, Auctio.ssrs.

" a-eokds WI. WALL q co., Aucs.
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CoUNTERPEIT TREASURY NoTRs.-Counter.
felt one dollar Treasury notes have made their
appearance in this city, and several have been
taken by our merchants without noticing them
The counterfeit can readily be detected, the
engraving being very bad and the paper OF an
inferior quality. The red and green colors in
the counterfeits are much deeper than in the
genuine. On the lower part of the note the
words - National Bank Note Company are
larger and not so plain as in the original Our
merchants viii do well 10 examine notes of
this denomination when offered.
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by GREEN q WILLIAMS, AuctiOneer..

AECTION SALE OF TWO STORY FRAME
HOUSE AND LOTS ON STREET NORrH
Between sd and 4th streets east ''
On WEDNESDAY, the LIST day Of August next,
at clock p m, on the pre- mises, being Lots Nos
q and Y IN Square No. T6. having good fronts
and depths. with the i'm pro vemeRts
Terms: One half cash: balance in SIX and twelve
months, fer notes bearing interest and secured by
adeed OF trust on the premises. All conveyancine
and revenue stamps at the cost Of the purch aser
S2s down when cold.
" I'D GREEN WILLIAMS. Aucta.
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On MONDAY. July Soth, ct Il O'Clock m shsu
sell. 81 the auction rooms % james q Mcouire
Co, by virtue Of deed Of trust duly record I'd On
Liber Il. n r.. No 2, toios IS and es three Btliara
Tables, nov being in Restaurant No. 3ssI
JOHN r q CLARK, Trustee
JAS. Q. INQUIRE CO.,
OTh,T Auctioneers
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RY GREEN . WILLIAMS, Auetaoneen.
RY GREEN q WILLIAMS, Auctioneer..

TWO VALUABLE LOTS FRONTING ON EAST
Capitol street, between 4th and sth streets east
Capitol Hill, at Public Auction.
On FRIDAY, the Sd day. OF August next, at sH
9eloSk m, on the premises, we shall sell, all OF
No. s2e making them desirable Lots, which will be
subdivided To suit purchasers.
Terms: One-third cash. balance in 6, II, and IL
months, for notes bearing interest, secured by a
deed of trust on the premises. All conveysncine
425 down on each Lot when sold.
iy Nd GREEN WILLIAMS. Aucts
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CONTINUED SALE.

On WEDNEsDAi MORNING. ist Aper., 81,
10 O'clock, We will offer the about Remaining 1 500
bottIes OF choice STOCK OF Wins, Liquors Cordials
street and Pc. avenue, comprising the general
assortment OF Ccgnac Branches and scheidam
and Champagne Wines. Also. Is Deni,ohns q;
same Kind OF old Liquors, Whistles, &C, and Is
Barrels fine grades Of different Whistles Gin A.
Terms cash
KvsIy lot put up will be sold to the h,ghes, biz.
der. Dealers, take notice. vs.
~ 2S-3t W L. WALL A co Ar,,s
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old STOVES TAKEN In PART PAY FOR
STOVES and CRATES in great variety. q
SECOND HAND STOVES In good order
For sale at No. SO ~ street, Island Sec -
ond door from the bridge. 10 g. Inn
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AUCTION SALES.

Rf Nm eAIrH a 90. Auctisnesrv
- s02 9th street. near Penpa sv
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q e. .s shsn cell. the unredeened pleaso
ter and Summer Clothing, Gold and silver wstoe-
&c, diamonds, Cutler, Guns Pistols, Bed asl
ca Ipetrnmente, and nm nero us other articles.
Iv:l-eo1tA7td VIM SMITH 90 Apctp
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-10-06
Extraordinary AasseEh

A pupil Of Able SiCord gave The follow
ing extraordinary answers;
"Wh is gratitude :"
Gratitude is the memory OF the
heart"
"What is hope :"
Hope is the blossom Of happiness"
Nv hat is the difference between hope
and desire =
"Desire is a tree in leaf, hope is tree
in flower, and enjoyment is a tree in
fruit"
"Whai is eternity ?"
"a day wllhou, yesterday or te-nor-
row-a line shat has no end"
"What is God ?"
"The necessary being, the sun Of eleI'
nifty. the merchant OF nature, the eye Of
Justice, the Matchmaker Of the universe,
The soul Of The world"
docs God reason ?"
Man reasons /; because he doubts !;
he delibersles-he decides. God is ON.
nselent. He never doubts-he therefore
never reasons"
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captured and taken along with him two
Yankee soldiers whom lie had fallen IN
with down the road. Frank had just
reached his destination and was relating
TO The listening and afflicted citizens the
bad fortune which had at last overtaken
the gallant Mosby al Miskeps; when up
rode old Dick Moran in charge OF The
prisoners and horses. There was louo
laugh at Franks expense, as the ciIizens
came forth to greet Mosby at the head oil
his victorious ptrlisans, and TO congraiu,
late him that bis star was still bright and
riding in the ascendant.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-10-06
Honorable

All of our people are familiar with
John Dabney, the celebrated coloIed res
laursteur Of our cry, and those who know
him best place The most impllcil conh-
deDce in his honor, and a circumstance
which came 10 our knowledge lew
days since proves how worIhiIy this con-
fidence is bestowed. Wishing 10 pur.
chase his own and his wile's freedom
John some years back applied TO his
master, who, although John as celebra-
ted caterer and bar leEder. was a very
valuable servant, readily acceded (as was
the universal custom OF Southern gentle.
men) 10 ihe request, and agreed 10 let
/ John Purchase himself and wife for many
/ hundred dollars less than their value, and
10 pay him as he could make it convens
ent. John went 10 work maniully ana
paid for his wife, but al the close Of tho
war sllII owed his m asler balance OF two
hundred dollars on his purchase. There
were mol wanting advisers who. with Tho
peculiar ideas Of honesty entertained by
some people, urged John not 10 pay tho
| balance of the debt. "AIn't you FREQ
anyhow ?" they urged, bu, John replied.
mo. my master acted Ike a gentleman
to me he let me by myself and my wife
cheap owe him the money honestly,
and intend to pay it," An he KEEP. his
word, and few days ago, despite tho
hard times, JOHN discharged the obliga-
lIon 10 foil. Such conduct evInces re-
gard Tor honor hlcG would ennoble any
man, and John will stand land deserved
ly) higher than ever in The esiimatlon OF
every Richmond genlIeman.-Richmon6
! Hu0uirer.
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4 Pleasing Incident.

The Lynchburg NstcS has the follow
ing extract from .he New York Watch
man, and says: We know Captain PIT
zer well; that be is still living a, or near
his old home in Salem, Roanoke county,
Virginia; and that the incident related is
an appropriate illustration, not only OF
his own excellent character as Chris
tan, but very large class among the Of
ficers Of our noble army during 'he war !:
In book entitled "Our Boys" by A.
F. Hill, Of the Eighth Pennsylvania Re-
serves, we find this pleasing incident;
In one of those conversations that the
soldiers of both armies so frequently
took, with the Potomac rolling between
lhem, the following occurred :
MAY we ASH" inquired the Federal
soldier, ",o what regiment you belong 2
"Thirleenlh Virginia Cavalry"
You are one Of lis officers g
"Yes; am Captain of Company T..
Nv name is Andrew l.. Pizer.
To repeat all the conversation that ioI'
lowed would be a task indeed. The war
was talked ol-lhe soldiers life was dis
cussed. Jokes were perPetTaIed freely;
but one little circumstance occurred du'
ring The conversation which made an I'M
preston on my mind that lime can never
efface. Ii was as follows:
One of ou, boys held up a pack OF
cards, and called out:
"Do YOU know what this is 2"
Several other rebels had by this time
ioined The officer, who acted as spokes'
man, and continued 10 carry on the cor
yersaUOn.
81 csnGo. see what il is al this dis
lance,' he replied.
81 will tell you = said Ibe owner.
"WhaI ?"
"The history Of the -Four Kings,"
was the significant reply.
"Oh yes-rhaI's-yes-l undeFSIanc
now. Cards, ! believe" u"
Yes"
MAY show you the history read, Z
asked lhe rebel.
Yes sir, if you lease"
Placing his hand 10 his breast, the reb
ell officer drew from a side-pockeI lh'
most blessed of all books, small Bible
All what reprosch MOI thasI wa
meant as a reproach, for it was done viii
the innocence and SIMPLIFY Of child; bu
to witness such an exhibition Of supero
moral. in one upon whom we looked 81
being a rebel-an insurgeDt-was truly
abasing. How | would like 10 knoH
whether he is yet living. Many, on ou
side, who came to the rocky brink an(
conveIsed witb him on that day OF arms
ice have passed away forever.
DO not remember who The soldier was
that exhibited the pack Of cards 10 'ht
rebel officer; but there is one thing lhst
do remember. and that is, after standing
Cor a moment gazing vacanty upon the
cards as held them IN his hands, and list
lessIy twisting The corners, he TIRE"
lbem over the brink, and away they wen
sailing and fuuering as they slowly de
scended TO The green waters many Iath
ON below.
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THE BLIND BOY.

The day was bright and beau .iful-
The boys to play had gone
Save one, who sal beside the door,
Detected and alone
And as the tone Of merry spor,
Game family to his ear,
He sighed. and from his swelling lids
lie brushed ihe falling tear.
His little heart was rent with pain
II could not join their play ;
He could not run about lhe fields,
And by the brook side stray,
The rolling hoop-lhe bounding ball
The kite borne by the wind
The acorn hunt-were nough! 10 him,
For he, alas, was blind.
lie could not see the setting sun.
And watch the glowing skies (;
The beauty of The moon and stars
Fell not upon his eyes;
The rainbow when il spanned The cloud!
Was lost unto his sight
And waving woods, and sparkling siream'
For all TO him was nigh,
These truths came fresh into his mind,
While sitting thus apart;
No wonder that the tear drop fell,
And heavy was his heart.
Nh lille did tue youthful throng,
Whose hearts were full o! JOY
Reflect upon the lonely stale
OF that poor sighIess boy
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-10-06
souEBoDY,LL CONE To-NIGHT.

! must bind ny hair with Tie myrtle
bou!h.
..nd gem il with buiS of white,
And drive this blush from my burning
brow,
For somebod>'l come tonight:
And while hl. eye shall discern grace
In The braid and folded flower.
He mus. not find in NY el,ia!e face,
Tie spell Of his wondrous power.
must don the robe which he (ondly calls
4 cloud OF enchanting light,
And sill where the yellow moonlight falls,
For Somebody'll come tonight;
Aud while the robe and the place shall
But the veresl freak Of chance,
IT'S sweet to know that his eye will beam
Wuh d lcnderer, happier glance.
Twas thus sung when the years were
few
That lay on my girlish head,
And all The flowers that in fancy grew
Were tied with golden thread.
And somebody came, and she whispers
there
cannot repeat them quite;
Bu. know my soul went up i'll prayer,
And somebody's here tonight.
blush no more at the whispered vow.
Nor sigh in tie soft moonlight;
Ny robe has a tint of amber now,
And sit by the anthracite;
And the locks iha, We'd with the glossy
wren,
Have passed to the silver gray;
But the love that decked them with dow'
eIs then
Is The hOller love to-day.