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The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1867-12-06
Tie New York Clerk, or Honesty
N ID the Best Policy. ,

A young man, by the name Of Ames,
was clerk for merchant in New
York, and was entrusted with bills OF
account to collect, which service he
performed honestly, so far rs his en-
ployer could discover but Mr.. Smith
THAT was the naRle of the merchant)
was a very cautioGs man, and often
laid "trapS to catch his clerks in de-
frauding HIM, If any Of them were
not proof against dishonesty, In this
way he ascertained which Of them
could be trusted, and when he found
one to be dishonest, be would dis.
charge him. ~.
Mr. Smith Kept a Wholesale and re-
tail dry goods store, doing an i'm
mense business and after no had ac-
cumulated a fortune, and had begun
TO think Of retiring from business, he
said (: Now, / am going To give up
nv business 10 such Of my clerks as !
know to be hunest I shall test them,
one by one, and tomorrow | am go
ing TO see what Ames i<-an honest
yonhg man, or 8 rascal.
The next morning be called on .
friend, whose pon was intimate with
Young Ames and arranged a " trap
10 test bis honesty! A large number
Of accounts was to be given 70 him q
collect that day. and Robert II
(Mr. Smiths friends SOM vas to meet
rim. as BY accident, and propose u
Aim To spend some Of the money col
Iectsd, kDr nuts, oranges, ioo cream
10 ra,
Well. Robert managed to meet
Ams1 Just 90 he had completed BIZ
collections, and had large roll o.
bills IN bis pocket, and "lots' OF frae
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1867-12-06
SHARP Practice.

b.. We have heard of a sharp trick Of
a couple Of Northern men in this
county. II appears that Northern
man No. went toa respectsble far.
mer and barglined for his farm, final
ly promising 70 pay $4,000 for it.
shortly after Eorthern man No. 2
came along and Offering $4,000 for
the samS property. Fhe farmer, up-
saspectfHg Che riSeI went 10 Northern
man No. I to get released from the
$4,000 sals, which he finally accom-.
Ilished b. paying $4,000 ne retrdct
money, Upon looking for the Sl2,.
600 il tad fled. There ID no doubt
but that both were playing into each
Others haFda, and divided The $4,000
between them. Tolerable sharp prac,
tice, that RiacheSter (KaD Ns,Os.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1867-12-06
S0kR bha COnStahle.

a "cuteY State constable, meeting o
tin peddler, asked him If he had a IL
ceiise to sell. , f4 Jlas v
NO. was the reply, .q tfa
The constable FASTENED to procure
warrant, and after a long days
search, found the offending person
and brought him before magistrate,
when he was asked, Guilty, or not
guilty."
" Not guilty" he quietly answerod,
"Don't you peddle goods around
here ?" said the.judge.
Yes, sir"
"Weil, then, sir, have you a license
to do so p
"Oh, yes !"
WHY, did you not tell this gentle.
man that ynu'had no licenseY"
mo, sir'r said the peddler. =.
"Yes you did," shouted the tip6saff.
"No, / didn't" quietly replied tho
man.
a say you did" 3'ooaffotat0' tbo Of-
Il swear | didaT'' repeats the ped.
dler. "You asked me II I had license
to sell, and I told you had't, and I
haven't license to sell, for I,OaHt to
Keep It to pedfle ioith" 10
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x JQNESROROUGH TENN. FRIDAY, DECEMBER {. 1867.

At the end Of the year she, faithful
to her promise, carried the boz 70 the
hermit, and Besought him to, allow
her TO keep II as il had . most won.
derfdl hFecb "a ent s layus3
sdAiy let Eas keep IL one year long
err" sh6 Faid, q and 1 am cure all will
be rehiedied," 'p u..aia .a
! The hermit slhilsa, and replied:
III cannot allow you to keep the
box, BGt the secret that 10 hidden
withihj you shall have" . gsdl
He 6BGhed the box, and loI It con
which was written this coaplet; o
"wouid you thrive most prosperously,
Yourself must every corner see" g.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1867-12-06
TEe SICK Room,

Avoid as much as possible, whis-
pering in Sick room. In many in'
stances the patients senses are acute
Is Sensilive, and he will hear every
word you uttsri but when thisis not
the case, he seldom avoids norceiving
all mysterious signs between thoee
around him, and they are sure TO irri.
tate and alarm him. Let your man.
ner to the invalid be kind, frank and
cheerful; and whatever private Com.
munication you may have 10 make TO
your fellow nurses, makSiv when yoG
have left the sick room. .l4
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1867-12-06
The JndgG's Legs.

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The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1867-12-06
:" s while the troops wero lying

While the troops werO lying
along the road, waiting for obstcles
to- DO removed in front, Virginia
cayslryman carne Jogging down tho
line on an old fica bitten frame ofa
horse. As he passed an inCtntryman
greeted him: az say, mistur, you
look just like a brother Of mine the
hogs ate up" The cavalryman did
not relax a ,muscle, but looking'him
straight in the Eace, replied: wall.
my friend. 'tis a mohsirous pity tha
hadn't, finished, the family while tina
war eatin % and moved on amid
houts of laughter. rf 5l lau.a D..
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1867-12-06
p P0B g R z ,
The Dying wife.

Lay the gem upon my bosom, H .'
H Let me feel her sweet warm breath;
For strong chill DER me passes, . .a'+
And know that II Is death. u......,
I would gaze upon the treasure
Scarcely given ere go
Feel herposy dimple fingers
' Wander DER my cheek Of snow. d. I
Tam passing through the waters,
Tut blessed shore appears; 'l4 uf'
Kneel beside me, husband dearest,
,y.. Let me kiss away thy tears. ..iut3
wrestle with thy srief, my husband,
Strive from hidhght unto day,
II may leave an angcI's blessing
When It vanishes sway.
. ..1 !. aa.r.
Lay the gem upon my bosom,
'Tis not long she Gun be there;
See how to my heart she nestl5si
'Tis the pearl I love to wear. H...
tfin after years beside theO ,.... .
sits another in my chair, .....,.. ....
Though het voice be swee,er music, ..s
And her face than mine more fair.
fla cherhb call thee "iatherr
j.. Far more beautiful than this,
Love thy first bornl OIL my husband
Turn not from the motherlsss
fell her something Of mother .a.
You may call her BY my namei ..
Shield her from the winds Of sorrow;
If she erris, obi gently blame.
lead her sometimes whore I'm sleeping;
will answer II she CALI,
And nv breath will stir her ringlots,
When my voice in blessings falls.
Then her spft black eyes will brighten,
And shall wonder whehco It came,
In her heart when years pass DER her
She win and her mothers name.
II issaid that every mortal er
Walks between two angels here; r..
One records the ills, but blots it, .. .l
If before the midnight drear, ..'
Man repenteth--if uuoancelled,
Then the right hand angol Tespethi
Bowing low with vsilsd eyes. ..
will be her right hand angel,
Sealing up the good for Heaven
Striving that The midnight watches
Fixed no misdeeds unforgiven.
You will not forge, me, husband,
When I'm sleeping meath the sod
oh, love the jewel to US given. .....
As lore thee-next to God.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1867-12-06
The Magle R0x,

A housekeeper's affairs had for a
long time been becoming very much
entangled, and the poor woman knew
not what to do to get out of her difH-
cdlties. EfteF a time she belhough
herself Of a wise old hermit VIII lived
in tho neighborhood, and to him she
repaired for advice. She related TO
him all her trouble. saying:
Things 50 on badly enough moth
ing prOspers indoors nor out; pray,
sir can you not devise some remedy
for my mfsfortunes?" .'|" q.
The hermit-a shrewd, rosy man
Begged her to wait, and retiring to an
inner chamber Of his cell, after n short
time brought out a very curious look.
ing box, carefully sealed up H.
TAKE This" said he, "and Keep it
for one tear brt yod NUS, three
timesa day and three times might,
carry il fnto the kitchen, the ce'isr
and the stable, and act II down in each
corner | ans%ef for il that shortly
you viii find things improve. But be
Sure az the end Of year to bring
Back the box. Now, farewell "
The good woman received the pre-.
cious box With many thanks, aDd
bore Il carefully home. The next day
as she wss carrying II into tho cellar
she met servant who had been se-
eretly drawing a pitcher Of beer. Al
she vent n little later into the Kitchen
there she found maid making her
self supper Of omeltes. In the stabl'
shs discovered and corrected somo new
fanlts.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1867-12-06

"a The rose Of Florida, the most
beautiful Of flowers, emits no far
GRANGE the Bird of Paradise,tKe most
beautiful Of birds, gives no song; the
cypress Of Greece, the finest Of trees,
Yields no fruit. . In like manner, dan.
diea, the ShiniSst of men, h&veno sense;
and ballroom bellies are often ditto
not unfreguently d little more 30.
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good Bless WIN lfE mac FelIOW.0

A crippled beggar was striving ~
pick up some old clothing that had
been thrown from the window, when
a crowd of rude boys gathered around
him, tnimieking his awkward move
mehts, and hooting at his helpless
ness and rags, Presently q noble
littls fellow caihe up, and pushing bis
way throtgh the crowd helped the
poor Crippled than to pick UP Ills gifts
and placed theth in d bundle, Then
slipping tjiecc Of sivel in his hands
he was finnihg away, when voice
above hiAl aaia, "littlb boy with q
straw hat, look ip." A lady leaning
from an upper window, said earnestly
"God bless you, my little fellow, God
will bless you for that" AS he walk
ed along, he thought how glad he
had made his own heart by doing
good. Hethuuget Of the poor beggar'e
grateful look; Of the lady'A smile and
her approval; and lasts and better
than all, he could almost hear his
Heavenly Father whispering, Bless
ed are the merciful, for they shall OBJ
tain mercy" .na l.a aa pJ vaa
Little reader, when you have an
opportunity of doing good, and feel
tempted to neglect it, remember the
little boy with the straw hat sqal
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who Afsde an That?

Il is related that when Napoleon
Bonnparte was returning TO France
from the expedition TO Egypt, q grOup
of officers one evening entered into a
discussion cone5Tnfng IN existence of
God. They were ON fhe deck Of the
weasel that bore them over the Medi.
terruHsan Sea. Thoroughly inhbued
with the fnhdel and atheisliu spirit OF
the times, they were unanimous in
the denial Gf this truth. IL was at
lengh proposed TO ask the opinion OF
Nspnloon on the subject, who, was
standing alone, wrapped in silent
Thought. On hearing the question.
Is there q Gpd? he raised bis hand,
and pointing TO the starry 6rmanent,
simply responded, "Gentlemen, who
made All that?" 49, -,.-.....
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1867-12-06

Gj- Man ia composed OF two yards
and hn { Of hroaGcloth, a shirt collar
and more or less assurance; woman
Of dry goods, an impression that she
Is perfection, and q faculty OF spend
ihg mon6y. u ~ .
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The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1867-12-06

,kr5- fBin did you ever GO To sea p
IL guess did last wear, for instance,
Invent to ace fed-headcd girl, hut |
onlylcalled there once lfWhy sog'
"Because her brother had nm uppleas-
ant habit of thorwing hOoiiacks and
smoothing irOnS at peoplSPI
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1867-12-06

~ Women got married beeaaso
they don't consider It respectable 10
he Hinole; and men because they
think q wife a good thing to have
about the ehouse like furniture, to be
10Th Useful and ornamental.
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nT- No man can eitherliso piously
or die righteously without a wife. A
very wicked bachelor of our AsquAin-
tance says Of this:
"Oh, yes; saferings and sevcro
trials purify and ehasten .he beart +"
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THE UNION FLAG,
lonfsb0f6', Tenn. Dec. 6, 1867.
G.o E. GRiSEfAM.s
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. u T
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The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1867-12-06

A "cuteH State constable. meeting o
tin peddler. asked him if he had a IL
cetse to sell. s,.l aFs Lnef Hiv
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-03-20
foreign Ncms.

OTTAWA, c. w March 10.
There are rumors in town Of Fenian movements
in the noighborhood Of ST. Adams. Vermont. 1t
is said the government is IN possession of import
ant information on the subject and that the Hon
Mr. Blair, the only Cabinet minister here, intends
to leave for Montreal Immediately.
1oRoN1o, March 10.
There will be some movement of forces here to-
day the particulars OF which are withheld,
MONTREAL, March 70.
One hundred and twenty-five regulars under
the command Of Capt. Bolton, with full supply
Of ammunition, left by the train this morning for
Champlan
OGpFNsBuRo, March TO-
The excitement among the members of the
Fenian brotherhood in this vicinity, is on the in
crease rumors Of active movements are quite nu-
merous and various points on the Canadian from
tier are being strongly fortified.
The Superintendent Of the Ogdeushurg d Lake
Champlain Railroad received dispatch last night
from Montreal, requesting discontinuance Of The
trips of the road and ferry steamer, asking that
that the steamer be laid up on the Canadian side
OF late the number OF strar gers who have passed
this way hass been very large, and umors connect
them with new Fenian operations.
DUBLIN, March 10
Forty of the prisoners recently captured, have
been committed for trial at Limerick on the
charge Of high treason
Various indications lead to the impression that
another general rising will be attempted on Sun
day next.
LONDON, March 10.
1t is reported on the Continent that Prussia
continues TO make increased military preparations
VIENNA, March 10,
Dispatches have been received from the South
which announce that the Turkish forces have been
successful in a battle with the rebels IN Thcssaly
LONDON. March l6, Noon.
The Seryian question has been settled Earl
Derby says, officially. that the forces OF the Sub
lime Porte are TO have Belgrade, the SeTvian cap
ital city. and that that country will be practically
free. The authority OF the Turks there will be
merely nominal.
Lord Lyons, Embassador of Great Britain at
Constantinope writes that Turkey will hasten re-
forms in favor Of the Christians in Gambia and
elsewhere in the Turkish dominions
INV YoRK, March H.
A sensational Sunday paper states that Roberts
and the Fenan Senate are making extensive prep
arations for new Canadian campaign. They
possess $4,000 breech-oaders, and it is said from
$1,000 TO $1,000 Fonans will cross into Canada,
at the orders of Roberts, as soon as transportation
can be furnished.
The objective point to be Montreal; but Kings
ton and Toronto will also be attacked
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VERY LATEST.
WASHINGTON March 1g

WASHINGTON, March 10.
Dispatches from Columbia, 5. c.. state that
very enthusiastic meeting Of colorcd people was
held there yesterday to celebrate in an appIopri-
ate manner the passage Of the bill eniranchising
the colored race.
Addresses were made by Wade Hampton, ex-
L. S. Senator VIM T. De Chauscure, of s. c.,
Hon. W. +. Teley, Hon. |. G. Gibbs, Rev. Jas
Rickett and Reverdy Nash, the two latter colorcd.
Mr. Nash, in bis address, stated that if Con-
vention should be called in South Carolina the
colored men would probably nominate and give
their support TO the best men in the State, and
will urge Congress TO repeal the DISTINGUISHING
clause which depriyes them Of the services othose
in whom they have the gTcatest confidence.
The supplementary reconstruction bill viii 20
to the President this evening without doubt,
and it is thought that Congress can adjourn on
Friday.
LONDON, March lS-Eye.
Arrests Of Fenians still continue to be made in
Ireland
Head Centre Donovan has been caught at Cork.
Gen. Burke one Of the Fenian leaders who
was recently captured with forty Others has been
taken to Clonne, and put in irons.
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Don,fstir Mus.

There is a new outbreak against the Chinese in
California. II is inspired mainly By Irish and
other white laborers IN San Francisco. aud man
Tested tsefa few weeks ago in abrutal mob attack
upon party Of Chinese workmon in that city -
They were driven off from their work, several u'
then nearly beaten to death with stones, and their
houses torn down and burned up,
WAsuINGroN, March l6.
The President is very indignant at the contln-
ned rejection Of his nominations 10y the Senate,
and it is reported that in conversation with mem
Der Of Congress yesterday, he declared that he
would continue TO appoint Democrats only to va
cant positions
The Senate will pass the supplemental recon
struction bill tonight and the House will pass 1t
promptly on Monday, so that 1t will 90 to the
President MONDAY evening
The feeling against Collector Smythe Of New
York. since yesterday debate, is very strong
the President will have TO remove him
CARLISLE, Pa. March 16.
An ARRAY occurred yesterday during the cleo
ton here. between the L. $. soldiers from the
Carlisle barracks and some citizens resulting in
the killing Of one person on each side.
INV YoRR, March 16.
The Commercially Washington special says
there are rumors about an understanding between
France and the United States that We to
purchase Chihuahua, and that the proceeds are to
repay the French Mexican war bonds which France
is in the meanwhile TO assume.
WASHINGTON, March II.
Numerous letters have been received here from
the South showing an astonishing revolution in
public sentiment with regard to the reconstruction
policy. The bill recently passed by Congress
for that purpose has already met with much favor
from prominent citizens Of the excluded States
who at first earnestly opposed 10 it.
The example Of Virginia in accepting the terms
proposed will be speedily followed by all other
Southern States.
NEw DIRK, March IS
Washington special says gentlemen Benjamin,
Baker aud Jas W. Mcaphor, representatives Of
the Irish Republic in America, bad important
interview with President johnson yesterday after
noon, with a view Of soliciting recognition Of bel
hgerent rights by The American government.
The delegation were cordially received by the
President.
The three newly elected New Hampshire mem
bers say that they have not fully complied with
the New Hampshire law, which requires that the
Legislature shall count the votes, but probably
n objection will be made