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DRUGGISTS AND ArOTHECARIES.

! N f have just received large addition 10 our
| W stock 81 DRUGS. CHEmiCAIss, PAINTS.
CINES. WIN DOW GLASS. PERFUMERY SOAPS
and DRUGIIS rS' FANCY GOODS. We call the
attention Of persOns building painting to our
large stock of W ind0w Ulass, Paints, OiB, colOrs
AMI Painters Articlcs, which will sell uron the
most reasonable terms for the each. Our stock Of
PATENT MEDICINES
embraces all the popular preparations of the day.
We cell them at die HIRn utacturers' retail price.
Where they ere bought in quantities Of course VIC
make n deduction.
Country Physicians specially collected TO cE.
anime our stock Of such Drugs md Preparations
they require in their practice. nil Of which offer
at low figures for the money. Our supply Of
TONIC Ii E d GIN Els,
which are much employed during the spring and
ia completes Including oil tlie nice
preparations manufactured by the most celebrated
apothecaries in the country, a. to render theH.
both pa Iatabic and effcacioua.
Prescriptions and Family Eeceipts entrusted TO
will be compounded with ncatncsB nd accuracy.
Our charges will always be ne moderate can
afford. lzTs-fa
FANCY @ FOODS.
Hair, Tooth and Nail BI ushcs, Fine Tooth. Dress.
ing nd Pocket Comts, Cologne, vefbena Water ..
French, English and American Extracts Tor the
handkerchief, Toilet Soaps OF every variety, man
uiaetuI ed at home and aEToad.
STAT cry.
Soolscap, Letter, Account LsdIIes' Bath, Com
ns"rriai Note, and French Note Paper; Envelopes
Of every description and price. Lead Pencils, Pen
Holders, Ink. he.
segars and fine Chewing and Smoking Tobacco,
a choice stock always on ka nd.
o. We offer all the above, besides great many
oEer goods no. enumerated, cbea figure for the
money. We don't sell grolis credit; they
bought Al nd ma rEed to sFIl for cash. We Wilt give
EEord 20 give longer intelligence. bfs,e
April :. 1865.
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SETTLE UP! SETTLE ORA.

OUR accounts are now ready for, and insist
" upon immediate settlement Of the same 10
January LIST, 1868. Hereafter will consider our
of October, aud first of january when they will be
made off and payment expected. Thankful for
past favors, hope by strict attention to business
10 gam many new customers. I've .r z..
o. If you want your MACUINEs repaired, send
fI,cTn in afr 80
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THE RIOS ADALIS

is no sec ret medicine. The articles from which
il is made are published around each bottle, and
it is used and recommended by the Medical Fac
ulty, " herevcr it has been intro uce6, as positive
and RELIABLE Medicine fer DiseascsSof the
BLOOD, LIVER and KIDNEYS.
Gz- Used and endorsed by tho leading Physi-
clans everywhere 1t is known.
The fo GLOWING among many hundreds of our beet
citizens testify to its wondrou5 efficacy
CERTIFICATES FROM PHYSICIANS,
BALTIMORE E, MD, March 9Th, 1865.
believe Dr. Lawrencc's ROSADALIS - to be
the BEST ALTER USE. and therefore cheer
fully recommend 1t as such:
BALTIMORE, Feb. lOti, 1868.
DR.. J. J. Laurence.
Dear Sir-I take pleasure in recommending your
ROSADALIS n 8 n pow, rful alternative have seen
it used in two cases with happy results-onc case
of secondary syphilis in winch the patient pro
ties of your medicine. The other case 0t scrotuia
of long standing, which is rapidly improving under
SOON recover. ! have carefully examined the Tor
mula by which your R0sada!ia IS made, and lind il
an excellent compound ofa!trr9tIv- inercdi@nTS
Yours truly, II W. IafH' W y.
nE-wc know DR.. Lawrcncc's RosadalIs to be safe
and reliable Alternative, sc. ard take pleasure in
recommending it TO the profession and IN" pubic
A d. MOORE, NJ. D.
L. A. STrrH. M. d.
J. H. WiNSTEAD, VI. ..
r G. BARHAM. ~. y.
w G. DUGGAN, NJ. D.
f BARNES, NJ. D.
L W. EING, NJ D.
S. WOODARD, u. ..
w. r. BREW En-. u. ..
w. ]. BULLOCK, NJ. ..
January It'll, 1868.
hereby certify that am personally acquainted
with the above named physicians, and they are Il
gentlemen of respccta6'lity and standing VIZ IN this
Mayor Ct " ilson, N. C.
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FARMING IMPLEMENTS
a LII - u


we employ none but the best Mechanics and use
the best Material. The community can rely upon
quick neat and subsia work, and at prices to
suit the times. We determined to do work "a
low can be done in the County for CASH, which
will he required for all ira nsient custom.
We will make to order lin exiting Machines and
Horse PoagsrJ of the latest patterns; PLOUGH5 OF
different kinds always On hand, amongst which
will be found the celcbrat three borse Livingston:
two-horse do.s the old fashioned thTec-horss Bar
shear; Mccormick do, for two and three horses !;
also, the three horse Page PloughE also inn
proved Kentucky single and double shovel Plough.
Plough Irons-such SifaTrS, Coulters, Shovels,
(single nd double) Mould boar ds CT all kinds,
Open Rings Open Links, &c. Special attention
paid to Mill work in Steel and Iron Turning and
Boring in iron aud Steel. We now have in opera
ton
FoUND DRY,
and We able to furnish Castings of good
quality low be bought elsewhere.
All work entrusted to us Will be done with dis
patch. ai:h guaranteed to give satisfaction. The
highest price paid in Cash for Old Iron of all kinds.
Give US call at the Jefferson Machine Shop. Stone
Row. WEIRICk < WELLER.
Charlcstown, Jan. 90, 1858.
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CHRONIC LIVER C0MpL AIN7' CURED.


This is to certify that was cured of chronic
Liver Complaint by DR.. Lawrence's Rosadalls, at
ter having been confined to my bed and house for
long time, and trying various medicines without
benefit. .....
! know of several others in this country cured
through the of Rosadals. and it can be found
in nearly every house in my ncighborhood, and all
p''i7' . 80 3 0''' THOMAS THORN.
Greene County, August IA, 1861.
RosADALIs is A POTENT REMEDY IN ALL
CHRONIC DISEASES.
FRou W BLouxT. ESQ. ATTORNEY Law. VIII
SON, NORTH CAROLINA.
have been cured of Chronic Inflammation of tic
Ear and Pp:tial Deafness Of ten W ~ e'1%TSg
II osADALIs WILL CURE THE VERY WORST
CASES OF CHRONIC RHEUMATISM.
PORTSMOUTH, Va, February 25th, 1868.
Captain II Baker:
Dear sr-This is to certify that have been af
hictcd with Rheumatism for the last live or six
years, many times unable Ito move. tried all
medicines recommended to me for the disease, with
out receiving any benefit. Having heard Rosadahs
highly spoken of, procured bottle. and finding
some relief, continued it uatii am happy to say
thatl am completely well.
not only consider the Eosadalis sovereign rem
edy Tor Rheumatism, but l believe it also pre-
NcntIveand checruly recommend it 10 the afflicted
Yours very truly, JAMES WEBB.
Wilson January :, 1858.
hereby certify thatl have used DIR. Lawrencc's
justly celebrated RosadaIis in my family as a gen
tory results, and therefore, cieniousy recon-
mend it to the public a Medicine of rare and
genuine merit. JAMES w DAVIS,
Sheriff of Wilson county, n C.
RosApAtls-This Medicine has met with n n un.
precedcnted success IN this community. Captain
Baker, the police Ind attentive agent for this citv
informs us that it next TO impossible to supply
the demand made for il; and that the medicine ia
cffeCtng some wonderful cures, and giving great
satisfaction all who have used it-N0TtOik jour.
PREPARED ONLY BY
J.J.LAwRENCE,H D Chemist,
BALTIMORE, MD,
(Late of Wilson, North Carolina.)
PRICE, S1.5o PER BOTTLE.
0o- Sold wholesale by all the principal Whole.
sale Druggists in all the large ctl"s of the United
States and British America, and retailed by Drug
gists everywhere
All letters of inquiry, Sc, promptly answered
Address
DIR. j. J. LAWRENCE & CO.,
PROPR1ETORS AND MANUFACTURERS,
pa Baltimore street, Baltimore, Md.
For sale by AsQUITH Il BRO, Charlestown.
March 81, 1858.
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LADIES DRESS GOODS,
is composed of Alpacas, Lawns, Lenos, Poplins,
Moza,r hques, Shailics, Persian Cloth, Organdies,
BombazItes, pelaincs, Reps, French PercaIe, Cling.
hams, sc. Jaconetts, Tarlctons, Swiss and Barred
MusIins, Marsciles; also full and
SELECT VARIETY OF NOTIONS.
such ms Hosiery, Gloves, French Corsetts, Hoop
Skirts, Linen Handkerchief, Braids' Battons and
Trimmings, &c, &c. A full stock of
d o III e ISTIC G o o d s
comprising in part, BIeached and Brown Musins,
WOODEN Cotton and Linen Goods, Floor Mating
and OIL Cloth also, general assortment of EN-
TLEMEN'S WEAR-Ir piece or Ready Made. A
heavy stock of BOOTS, SHOES and HATS-lor
Ladies, Gentlemen, Misses, Boys and Children.
complete stock of Queens ware. w OGDEN ware.
Hardware; and a stock of HARNESS, such as Rid
ing and Blind Brides, Collars, Lines ard Back
bands. &c. A large stock of FURNITURE, such
as Cottage Bcdsteads, Wardrobes, Bureaus, Tin
Safes, Chairs, Rockers, Fashstands, &c. ar prices
that we can guarantee. -a-s- EEF-1
FULL STOCK OF GROCERIES,
such as Sugars OF all grades, Rio, Java and Laguy
ra Coffee Teas of the best quality. Oils, Syrups,
Salt. &C., II of which offering at very short
offs for Cash Produce, ann we ask our friends
and customers to give trial before purchasing
HILLARY, WILSON 8. JOHNSON.
April %, 1865.
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T0UFFED MUSLIN for Bodies just received and
! for saIcat NJ. BEHREND'S.
A FULL line of Ladies' and Misses Hoopskirts-
"a the latest tyIes at NJ BEHREND'S.
GUNNER Balmurals and Stamped Skirts-some-
- thing new, at NJ. BEHREND'S.
A FRESH assortment of Hats, Sundowrs &c at
"A June 30. NJ. BEHREND'S.
DoULTERERs' Friend or Chicken Powders, for
L gale by CAMPBELL & MASON.
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TO TRAvELLERs.
WINGHESEER ANB POTOMAC R. R,
TIM TABLE,
TaAIss Como wrsr.

NJ E 7 A B L Z.
TaArSs Como wEsr
Leave Harper's Ferry at 10 A NJ and es M
Leave Shenandoah at II A NJ aud % p M.
Leave HaIltown at So A land SPIN
Leave Charlestown at 81 NJ and 81 p NJ
Leave Summit Point at 5 30 A NJ and , isPM.
Leave wsdesvilIe at S 50 a Maud so NJ.
Leave 0Pequon Bridge al : Sc A NJ and Is p NJ
Leave Stephenson's at II NJ aud - PM.
Arrive at Winchester at IS A NJ and IS PM
TRAINS GsoING EAsr.
Leave Winchester at 10 IS A NJ aud ; COP NJ
Leave Stephensun's at 10 &C A NJ and 3 80 PM
Leave 0Pe9uon Bridge at 10 81 a NJ and 81 p ST..
Leave Summit Point II II a NJ and ! IS p M"
Leave Cameron at II s5 N and 44IPM
Leave Gharlestown at II IS a NJ and 50 p d.
Leave Halltown az II a. a NJ and II a.
Leave ksyes' Switch at II So A NJ aud 26PM.
Arrive a; HarPer's Ferry IL 0s A NJ and 5 as p AZ.
WINCHESTER ACCOMMODATION.
CoNNESeISo May lSrl, 1865.
Leaves Winchester ~
Stephenson's sI1
Wade's
Summit Point so
Camcrun's - IN
Charlrstown 6nI
HailtOwn sis
Arriving in Baltimore at 10 % A. NJ,
Leave Camden Station at IOP NJ:
Arrive harper's Ferry SO.
m CharlestOwn S3I
Summit Point $50
Stephcnsoh's go
Winchester g35
stopping at intermediate stations on Main Stcrns
A. b. WOOD, Agent. Harpcr's Ferry.
JOHN L WILSON,
may. ~, 1865, Master OF Transportation
BALTIMORE d 0. r. II. COMPANY.
SCHEDuLE of Passenger Trains arriving and do
~ parting at the Harper's Ferry station:
TRAINS BOUND EAST.
ARRIVES DEPARTS
Mail Tram, -I2 Al PM 70 FTP
+ asst Line, 7lbA. n 7IT A. NJ
Express Train, II 81 pm 70 IS p NJ
TRAINS BOUND WEST.
ARRIVES. DEPARTS
Mail rrais, I Up p. NJ Top NJ
Fast Line, S SO p. NJ s 81 r. NJ
Express Train, / SlAM SO A NJ
Office open at all hours fortrains. Through Tick
cts sold to all the principal cities ofthc Union.
For further Information inquire the Office.
Alb. WOOD, AoEST.
Harpers Ferry. Nay. -. 1861
S AID ID /, Els AND III NESS
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SASH FACTORY.

. Il . II i II y I U II
TIME undersigned prepared to furnish
FRAMES, DOORS, BLINDS, SASH, FLOOR
ING, MOULDINGS, BRACKETS, or any kind OF
Scroll Saving, and everything needed in the way
OF woodwork about The building of Houses, at our
"BLO0MERY SASH FACTORY"
on tn" Shenandoah river. g miles above Keyes'
Ferry, } miles below Shannondale Springs, AID
miles from Charlestown.
As thisis home enterprise we look for the pat
TonaEe OF our own people and If they do not en-
courage Us II viii not De account OF either our
prices. quality ofwork spirit accommodation
LUMBER OF ALL KINDS,
either Rough Dressed kept constantly on band
for sac- Post Office, Charirstowr. Jefferson coun
ty. WestNa EEARSLET & SHEERER.
WILLIAM PHILLIPS, Manager.
ipri! Il, lSGS
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Head the Certificates

Head the Ccrti1icates:
We hereby certify that we have used 'Becswith's
Electric Eminent for Rheuma item and Neuralgia,
and received entire relief from its applications
We confidently recommend II to the public.
Mas. F. NJ. RANSOM, JEFF. Co., Va.
Mas. T. FL. WILLIS, =" e Z" {"
LIZZIE 6. PAGE,
MILDRED C. WATERS. &c
REV. G. NJ. GALLOWAY, GOO West
Lombard Street, Baltimore.
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MISC ELLAN EIous

T,HE subscriber, having just returned from Fred
i erick City, with an extensive stock OF superior
material. is prepared to offer to the clzens OF JEFF
terson county the very best bargainsin
BOOTS AND SHOES,
manufactured under his own supervision, By the
best city workmen. His stock is such as to recon
mend it to every judge of
Leaf 81 Err,
amt has been purchased with great caro- from the
mandatory OF Messrs. Bantz Wachter, OF Fred
cricks the oldest and most experienced TANNERS
in the State of Marylan AS he employs none hut
the best workmen-such thoroughly understand
the trade-and works other than the best nm
shed tera, he feels confident of his ability TO
give satisfaction. Especial attention given to The
finer quality of .s
LADIES' WORK.
For the accommodation of the trade, no will keep
on hand. at all times, complete assortment OF
READY MADE WORK,
which he will warrant. TO compare with any that
can be found in the country. tE 80 So. -. -
REPaIRISo done in the best Style, on the shortest
notice. NEw WoRK and RsPAfRISe executed in
from twelve to forty-eight hours, and no disaP-
pointmcnts at the hour promised --..-
WATER. PROOF COMPOSITION.
He has constantly on hand supply of this ralua-
bic article, which has been used during the past
winter with entire satsc ton by many of his Gus
toners. He would refer those who wish to know
something of its value to the following gentlemen,
who have used it with effect, viz DIR. John ID.
Starry-~w. J Hawks, Capt.aJohn J. Lock, WI Ely
and George w. Eichelbergcr.
April 81, IS6S-6m. J. C. EE1P.
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B. b. v. 1867.
BECKWITH'S ELECTRIC LINIMENT.

nor the cure OF Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Strains
e of the Joints, Numbness ofthe Limbs, Swelling
of the Joints or Limbs, Bruises any Bone OF
Nerve Affections, Incipient stages of
Group, Chilblains, &c, sc.
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DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

TIME firm of ]. NJ. JOHNSTON & CO.. conduct
i ing business at Shannondalc Factory, was dis
solved by mutual consent the LIST day of Janua-
ry, 1865. The books and accounts of the firm are
in the hands of James NJ Johnston for settlement,
and it is requested that all parties indebted to them
will come forward and make immediate paw ment.
J. NJ JOHNSTON,
h G. IOHNTON
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hereby certify that personally acquainted
with the above named physicians, and they are III
gentlemen of responsibility and standing IN this
community. T. e, DAVIS,
Mayor Ct Wilson, N. C.
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NEW STOCK OF GOODS !.
At Summit Point, Jefferson Co., VIVA,
BOUEHT For THE CNsH

WE arc now opening a full and complete stock
w of we'll selected goods-th cannot be
celIed by any other Store in the Valley country
arc und US. Our line Of
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JAMES III. JOHNSTON,

HAVING added some of the fnest New Ma
III chinery to the ShanuondaIe Factory, in
use in the valIeyof Virginia, is prepared and will
continue to manufacture
ooLLEN GOODS,
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NEW SPRING coo IDS.

CAMPBELL Z MASON WhoIesaIe and Re
Agents for jefferson county.
Juno 6, IS6S-ly.
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AND VICE PRESl- :
DENTS.

u
The following list of Presidents. Vice
Presidents. and candidates for these offices
since the formation Of our government, Is
worth preserving.
1879 George Washington and John
Adams, two terms, no opposition.
1877 John Adams, opposed by Thorn
AS Jefferson, who, having the next high
est electoral vote, became Nicc-presI-
dent
1901. Thomas Jefferson aud Aaron
Burr beating John Adams and Chas. C.
pnckucy.
1851. Thes Jefferson and Geo. Clin-
ton heating Chas. c, Pinckney and Ru-
fl- Ming.
1S0N. James Madison and Geo. Clin
ton beating Chas G. Pinckncy.
1913. Jas Madison and Elbrldge Ger
~ beating De Witt Clinton.
1917. James Monroe and Daniel y.
Tomkins beating John Quincy Adams
1926. John Quincy Adams and John
G.. Calhoun beating Andrew jackson.
Henry Clay, and Wm. II. Crawford, there
being four candidates for President, and
Albert Gallatin for Vice President.
1929. Andrew Jackson and John e.
Calhoun; beating John Quincy Adams
and Richard Rush,
1888. Andrew Jackson and Martin
Van Buren, beating Henry Clay. john
/ Fiovd, and William Writ, for Presi}en
and Wm. wilkins, John Sergeant, and
! Henry Lee. for Wee President.
1887. Martin Van Buren, and Richard
! u johnson beating VIM II Harrison,
Hugh |. White, and Daniel Webster, for
! President, and John Tyler for Flee-l'fc>i-
! dent.
1911. William II Harrison aad John
TYLER beating Martin Van Buren, and
Iittlcton w Tazcwcll HARRISON died
one month after his inauguration, and
! John TYLER became President for the rest
of the term.
1915. james X. Polk and Geo N
I Dallas: beating Henry Clay and Theodore
Frchnghuyscn
/ 1910. Zachary Taylor and Millard Fill
more: beating Lewis Cass and Martin Van
I Buren,. for President, and Vim O. Butler
and Charles T. Adam, for NiccPresident
rTavlor died July 6, 1880, and Fillmore
became President
1888. Franklin Pierce and " X,
King; beating Winfield Scott and \, \.
Graham.
1857. Jas. Buchanan and John c.
BrccEinridge ; bf5ting John c. Fremont
and Mnlard Fillmore, for President, and
Wm. /. Dayton and \. J Donclson, for
Vice President.
1861. Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal
Hanlin beating John Bell, Stephen A +.
paugl.s. and John &. Breckinrldge. for
President, Edward Everett. iicrschell y,
Johnson. and Joseph Lane tor Niec-Pres-
dcur.
l,65. Abraham Lincoln and Andrew
. johnson boating George i Mc' 'ielian
and George II Pcndleton. Lincoln as
.as-inated April II, 1860, aud johnson
assumed the Presidency
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Of every day occurrence. and the strin-
sency Of the money market is such As To
deprive merchants and traders of the
means ~ doing business. The withdraw
al Of the National bank notes, and the
substitution of greeubacks IN their stead
would not ,Afate the currency single
dollal. and would save SIS, ,0o0. GOO Q,
gold interest annually.
The increase proposed IS but 500, ,0uo, :
600, IN amount which, IN order 10 prop
erly carry on their business, would be re-
Qulred by the Southern States alone Il
is feared. however, that Reputation would
ii there should happen a monetary deprc-
citation. e.r ncccS <itute rei follow. Rcpu-
diation has been held up as bug-bear Il
scare honest people The only fear that
any one can have is, not that slightly
deprecated currency may be repudiated
but that people over-taxed and without
money may shake off the great debt,
which. like an incubus hangs over them
taking away their substance, dc?riyln2
them of hope, and rendering them dcspcr-
ate
The payment of the National debt IN
greenbacks is one of the strongest plank>
in the Democratic platform. Ii solves
the great financial issues. it is poputar
with the taxpayers, it carries elections,
and it contains y law Of justice and Of rea-
son which must be enforced. Ca. I'm
qujfcr.
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NO. 80

physical obstacles. 4 msn does not prove
that he possesses giants strcngth by
oycrmastcFlns All invalid or q cripple. A
general does not establish his title IL to
cousidered5 great by suhiuing an srmy
one-third rs large rs his own, aud lcsing
i've ot his own men for every one that he
dsabl.> .: the e4emy.
We have had some experience before
# running successful generals As eaudl-
dates for the Presidency; but their achieve
mcuts were, In this particular, great
contrast to those Of General Grant. Cen
eral Jacksou.won his brilliset victory at
New Orleans. with 1000 nNoA against -
British army pf l. 600 General Taylor
had but aboudG 5000 men at Buena Vista.
and the MsSicsns twice or thrice 'hst
number. General Scott had $500 at Ger
70 Gortlo. the McNicans 1000 The
splendid victory Of Contrerss was achieved
by Scott with $500, against l.. 600 Mex
leans General Scott, III his report 10
the Secretary OF War. speaking ot the bat
ties ii front Of Mexico. said. And as
>crt, upon accumulated and unquestiona-
bic evidence, that IN not one of these c IN =
tilct> was this army opposed by fewer than
thrcc-and-a- time its numbers in Sc
yerd Of them by 4 Yet greater excess -
If il bc SAID that Grant had disadvantages
of ground aud position to encounter III
advancing through an enemys country.
the same is equally true of Scott, who ne
yertAeiess, with greatly inferior numbers.
advanced rapidly from triumph TO triumph,
while Grant, operating with superior
numbers against nearly exhausted foo.
required whole year TO capture k'ch-
mond, which finally suecumbed - eS-
hau>tion rather than TO military genius
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\ young mar asked an old gentleman
FIR hs Daughter in marriage. The an
swcr was, .'Gv into the orchard and bring
IN number If apples. Gave me one-half
# the whole number. and the mother ono
half Of the balance and half an apple over.
ana . the daughter onc-half If The re-
,ua;udcr AMI half an apple over. and have
sarr left f"r yourerlf. without cutting an
a:.:.'e. and then if she Is willing you can
Il. .c h5r Is solved the question, and
L y many dI4 he bring