The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1867-08-01
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A New AnecdGte of Mr.. Lincoln.

The Lake Gig. Lender publishes the
following which it says was never before
in print and is strictly true: = . u
NJ. was a young man of clerical an
pearance and modest demeanor, who en-
listed as private in one of the Maine
regiments. He was promised the posi-
ton of chaplain, and it was this consider
alton that induced him to enter the SER
vice. But military commanders who are
raising their men, undergo certain met
amorphosIs when at length tlleTcoyeted
straps adorn their shoulders, precisely
similar to that which aspirats for office
have so often and so tearfully bewailed
III members Of Congress when snugly en-
sconced in their official paradise. So it
happened that poor NJ with ali his pow
ers Of exhortation, was compelled to
shoulder a musket This he found irk-
some III the extreme, and seeing no hope
of relief by application to any subordin-
ate official, he concluded to apply to
President Lincoln. Nothing but utter
desperation could have induced him to
sake the step. and the idea OF approach
ing the Chief Magistrate filed his soul
with unpleasant approximations. There
fore he came into Mr.. Lincoln 5 presence
IN state of trepidation that deprived
him of the power TO give a very lucid ex-
PLANTATION Of his wishes and parposes
The President received him very kind
ly, however, and desired him to state his
business. NJ. with palpitatine heart
and indistinct utterance managed TO STAN
mcr out, that he would like chaplain
~ III some hospital.
" cry well said Mr. Lincoln, ''can
you name any hospital i'll which there is
a vacancy -
No, replied NJ, Il haven't been
able to hear of any; but didn't know
but you might happen 10 think OF one.
Il suppose you know. said the Pres
idaiit, assuming chat expression OF coun-
tenance which impaired to his pleasant
~ all that Is kindly and genial IN the hui
nef OF the great master OF that accom-
plishmeiit. when young man wants
to get married, he always finds a girl be
fore coming to the parson
= The New York Tribune, speaking
Of the Waltha,n Watch Manufaetory,
the pride of every true american, says:
THE business which was bankrupt in
1851, has grown so rapidly that eight
wears. later VIC toltl t}ttih-
50. coo watches annually 1t turns out
com piete watch every two and a half
minutes of the working day. The single
factory IN Massachusetts, under one roof
aud upervi>iou. produces more watch
IS annually than all the watchlnaAers OF
old England combined
This tells the story The laws of de-
mand and supply are unfailing registers.
AL t,,
>pring up East and West; but the Anne
nan Company of ,Vasitj,aln Is the pio-
iaer; aud thus far. practically it has oc-
.upiei the field alone Its history mark
he origin and growth Of an in1eresting
md inpoftant branch of our nationa
manufacturers. 1t not only proves that
Americans alone cam make. watches b!
machinery. bat watches which are cheap
er, simpler. more durable. and keep bet
Ter time than the same foreign grades.
II is American skilled industry, working
ny machinery and well paid, steadily dis
placing European skilled industry, work
ng by hand and Ill pad
Most American watches are consumed
1t home. though orders begin to come in
from Cuba and South America But
,ooner or later we snail furnish time
keepers for the world 1t Is manifest
| destiny. 5ses $. ll
| Holm on. BOYS. Hold on to your
tongue when you are just ready to
swear. lie, or speak harshly, or use any
| improper word.
| Hold on to your foot when you are on
I The point of kicking, running away FROM
study, or pursuing the path OF error.
| shame or crime
! Hold on 10 Your temper when you are
angry, excited, or imposed upon; or
sthers are angry about you.
| Hold on to your heart when evil per
sons seek yaur company, and invite you
80 join their games, mirth or revelry.
7 Hold on TO your name at all times, for
it is more vaiuable, to you. than gold,
high places or fashionable attire.
Hold on to the truth, for it viii serve
you well, and do you good through all
eternity.
/ Hold on to your virtne-it IS above all
price to you in all times and places.
Hold on to your character, for 1t is, and
always Will be, your bestswealth.
I -RavarI Vavlar writing two fhoII-