davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-12

TEvHE Undersigned offers at private sale
4 his house and lot Market street, in the
Eastern part of Staunton, nearly opposite the
residence Of Samuel M. Woodward.
aug27-tf d. r. BLACKBURN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-12

7UUU STYLE SPRING PRINTS,
al Il to IL cents. Received by
Wind copy KAYSER YOUNG.
T ARGE SUPPLY OF SPRING AND
lLSUMMER GOODS. WITT s. BRO.
have.just received a large and carefully selected
stock of Spring and summer Dry Goods, to
which they invite the special attention of the
Ladies and the public generally. Their stock
consists of the very latest styles of Ladies and
Gentlemen's Dress and Furnishing Goods:
Also large lot of Wall Paper, Oil Window
Shades, full line of Boots and Shoes. and some
of the best city made Ladies' and Children shoes.
Their stock has been selected with great care
and purchased on the best terms, which enables
them to sell very low for cash. r.
Give them an early call and examine the
Spring styles. march 81 tt
CHEAP GOODS COMING.-In a few
u days the subscribers will be receiving their
49,, SPRING STOCK OF GOODS.
One of the firm is now in the North making pur-
chases. No pains will be spared in making. Sc
lections as it is our intention to keep the incest
goods that can be found. Our friends will find
it to their interest," therefore, to wait until they
see our stock before purchasing. We intend to
have all the novelties of the season.
mar31 PIPER DRAKE 81 CO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-12
Special Notices.
DAKER's PREMIUM BITTERS.-

Ii We can say with the utmost confidence that
BAKERS PREMIUM BITTERS,
manufactured by E. BAKER of Richmond city,
has become the most popular medicine of the
day. AS an evidence of that fact the proprietor
has been furnished with upwards of 1000 certih-
Gates from the citizens Of Richmond and the adj
joining counties, where 1t has made most remark
able cures of Dyspepsia, Nervous Headache OF
long standing also Ague and Fever, Heartburn,
Coles, Cholera Morbus, Dysentery, and Sum
mer Complaints. The great confidence created
in the healing power of this medicines that some
of the abov diseased patients testified they had
been given up by their regular physicians. Some
of the most eminent physicians in the State OF
Virginia are using it in their regular practice,
and good many of them will not be without it
in their own families. This is what we call pop
ular medicine, with so much home testimony
We are told they are invaluable with languid
and deblitated females, and will give tone and
strength to the whole system. We call the atten-
ton of the public to so valuable q medicine II
they should be in need.
Orders filled by addressing Elijah Baker, Pro-
prietor, Box 1888. Richmond, Va.
~ For sale by DR.. n. Wayt s. Bro, 2 doors
west LIST National Bank and by P. H Trout &
Staunton, Va: ."s1.e -tIs.Eeia :,KF mayl2--Im
HEMBOLD'S .EXTRACTf BUCHU,
Tarrant's APPARENT,
Browns Essence OF Ginger
For sale by WAYT & BRO.
CUPERIOf: COLOGNE WATER,
~ man ''i' ''' ~ ' " WAIT BRO.
ONE GROSS Luban's Celebrated FIaroring
" Extracts, just received and for sale by
~ WAYT s. BRO.
II AYSEK & YOUNG ask special atten-
IA ton to their fine line of Black Silks, En-
broideries, Laces, Linen Cambria Handkerchief,
Musins, Cambrics, Irish Linens, English Cotton
Hosiery, City made Shoes, aid Dress Goods in
all their variety.
Their stock is very full and complete.
apr14-tf
HUBBELL'S BITTER WINE OF
Ill IRON, in pints pnts and pints.
Hubbells ELIXIR OF IRON, Bark and
Strychnia.
Hubbers ELIXIR vALERIANATE OF
AMMONIA.
For sale by Dr.. WAYT & BRO,
Druggists
HENkEL'S JUNIPER OIL,
Ill Littles White Oil,
Bells White Oil, Horseman's Hope,
Garging Oil, Mustang Linment at
DR.. WAYT 81 BROS.
LHOugera's Compound IOd Cod Liv-
II Err OIL,
Nickols pure Cod Liver Oil,
Burnett pure Cod Liver Oil,
Shines pure Cod Liver Oil, at
Dr. WAYT q BROS.
A Full assortment of
N Double and Single TRUSSES,
u '''' ''''s' "pp'0'e0 paw WAY Y s. BROS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-12

EHRRORS OF YOUTH.-A gentleman
IA who suffered for years from Nervous Debil-
ity Premature Decay, and all the effects ofyouth-
full indiscreton will, for the sake of suffering hui
mainly send free to all who need it, the recipe
Which he was cured N Sufferers Wiling to pro
by the advertisers experience, can do SO by ad-
dressing, in perfect confidence.
may7-1y JOHN B. OGDEN,
AZ Cedar street. New York.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-12
StOZe7l.

nHn -STOLEN-From Bal.
- OU ley A. Shumate, at Roaring Creek
Highland county, Va, on the night of the 22nd
inst, large gray mare, II hands and inch high
of first rate carriage, with a ridge on one fore
foot-caused by snag; pigeon toed, with white
name and tail.
A reward of $50 will be paid for the apprehen-
sion of the mare and thief and $25 for either one
of them. VIM. j. SHUMATE,
may5-3t Staunton, Va.
Rockingham Register copy 3t and send bill to
this office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-12

'teSIS0e1 COPY aIIu seITu UIIIs 70 CHIs VHICe'
VERY FINE ESTATE FOR SALE
Y The subscribers, acting under deed execu-
ted by B. Davis and wife, offer for sale that large
and desirable tract of land known as the,
TURK PLACE" q. .Igt
1t lies on both sides Of the South River, about
five miles below Waynesboro and adjoins the old
Porterfeld tract. ..-,5 ... e.
This tract contains about $50 acres, one half
of which is equal in fertility and beauty to any
land in Augusta county, and the residuelies well
and is quite productive
If not sold privately before the 5th day of Au-
gust, it will, on that day, be offered at public
auction, on accommodating terms.
ALEX. FL. II. STUART, r.
JOHN B. BALDWIN, Trustees
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-12
Farming implements.


All parties wishing repairs for the above ma
chimes will please send their orders at once to
We urge the necessity of early application to in
sure q supnly in time InaytJ-3m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-12
FertiHSePS.

" L IL II d u l. 5 A L t!
We have in store full supply of
LIVERPOOL GROUND ALUM
AND FINE SALT,
OF OUR OWN IMPORTATION.
Ha5 We are daily expecting, per bark Sarepta,
1000 SACKS G. A. SALT,
1000 Sacks ''W ORTHINGTON" FINE,
Vessel at Baltimore Prices
HOOE s. WEDDERBURN,
may5-1m Alexandra, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-12

hMH REWAKD!-Stolen from my stable
DGO last October in Louisa county a bright
bay horse, of good size, years old this Spring
larger than common, but naturally so, little
white on one or both hind feet, very broad be-
tween the eyes, black name and tail, name in
clined to part and hang on both sides, and rough
lazy sluggish trotter / will pay the above re-
ward if secured so that I can get him again.
Address THOS. II. MALLORY,
Treyilians Depot, Louisa county, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-12
INTENSIVE SALE OF WAGONS,

IL Harness, Mcclellan Saddles, &C., at Staun-
place, we will sell without reserve commencing
Wednesday, May 10Th, 1868 and continue from
day to day until all is sold, 75army wagons, COM
plete: $50 sets harness, lead and wheel 200 Nc
Clelan Saddles, 500 head-halters fifth chains,
stretchers sc.
Also large and we'll selected stock of new
work, consisting of buggy and wagon harness,
saddles brides, collars whips, curry combs blan-
kets, brushes, &c.
The attention of wholesale and retail buyers is
especially called to this tour LAST sale at this
point, as determined to sell out 81
PECK s. CUSHING, WYNN & co.
Auctoneers
ap2S-tds Vindicator, Lex. Gazette and Rock.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-12
NEW STORE at SwOOpe's Depot.

at Swoope's Depot. He has on hand varied
stock, embracing Dry Goods, Groceries, Drugs,
Hardware, Crockeryware, &c. He will sell
goods cheap for Cash or in exchange for produce
of all kinds. He respectfully requests persons to
examine his stock before making purchases else
where. JOHN WALDROP.
A nriI % 2ts#
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-12
Carriage Factory.
JAMES HI. WATERS, "a asss j

TAMES HI. WATEKS, u 10 =
81 CARRIAGE MANUFACTURER
81. I (Hardys Old Stand, Staunton, Va,
cheap as any shop in the country; will also paw
special attention to repairing and hopes by strict
attention to business and fir dealing, t. merit
the patronage of the public ~ 1'5
u eb4-tojan769 Z JAS. II. WATERS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-12
BURKEs IRON WORKS,
Staunton, Va, April Is, 1868. J
Union MOWER-Price Reduced

1 am prepared again to supply this unsurpassed
Mower to the Farmers of this section. An ex-
perience of four years in the hands of some of
our best farmers enables me say with confidence
that no Mower yet introduced can surpass it as
Cutter, in addition to which it has points of SUI
periority that think sufficient to give it the pref
erence over any other. L have effected arrange
ments with the maker for a full supply, direct
from the factory, thus saving a profit which has
been heretofore paid to other parties, and which
l design to give the purchaser the benef: of.
This enables me to offer this mower at a lower
price than any other frst-class mower has ever
been offered here. To enable parties. to satisfy
themselves by enquiring, l will mention few
persons in different sections of the county who
have them in use. refer those in want of in
formation to
Martin Coiner, Franklin Conner,
Chesley Kinney, Thos. P. Eskridge,
NJ W. d. Hogshead, Thomas Hogshead,
Col. VIM. A. Bell, Capt. E. w. Bailey,
Capt Lewis Hartman,
and many others, who all testify to its merits.
Price of 4 feet mower, $ll5.OO; Al feet Sis.
Note at months or discount of So for cash, af-
ter trial and approval.
april21-tf GEO f PRICE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-12
DEAL ESTATE FOR SALE


DEAL ESTATE FOR SALE have
IL in my hands for sale, privately, beautiful
farm of $50 acres of land, situated in the up
per end of Fauquier county, Va, distant miles,
respectively, from Markham and Piedmont Sta
tons on the Manassas Gap Railroad. The land
is divided into eight large fields each containing
stream of never-failing water, one hundred
acres of woodland lying on either end of the
farm so that the whole can be easily divided in
to two smaller farms. The whole farm with the
exception of a part of two fields which are in
| cultivation, are we'll taken in grass, and have
| not been cultivated for several years.
Improvements consist of comfortable dwell
ling house. new and handsomely finished, con-
taining six good rooms, besides library, pantry,
| and store-roOm, and two large porches, front and
rear. All of the out buildings are in good con-
dition. s4aZF ~. f-s:sf. rsrs-s t,syss....es
Adjoining the yard is fine, large garden,
handsomely laid off and ornanlented with vari-
ETY. of shrubberry, DC. And at convenient dis.
lance from the dwelling is an apple orchard of
five hundred trees of the best varieties and a
small vineyard, sufficient for family purposes
From the apple orchard the proprietor realized
$500 last year.
There are churches of all denominations with
in walking distance, and the society is good.
This property can be purchased low.
march abp g9tf to oh1ANp sea sMdnH u.
4 UGUSTA LAND FOR SALE.-Hav-
N ing purchased large farm, desire to sell
the land on which lately resided. 1t contains
I6S Acres of first rate quality, of blue slate
land. The improvements are comfortable and
adequate. About forty-fve acres are set in first
quality TIMBER the rest in fine state of cultiva-
ton, we'll watered, and convenient to schools,
churches, and market being miles from Staun-
ton. 1t adjoins Abney, Moffett, Towberman,
Lavell, and my father.
l will make my terms reasonable.
My address is Staunton, and my residence near
the premises.
feb 4-tf JOHN S. CHURCHMAN.
VHAMHLY CA RRIAGE for saIe-Of first
i, rate workmanship, oflight draught for two
horses and will seat six persons including driver
Terms accommodating. Enquire of
Oct Oft GEO. E. PRICE.
A GOOD FARM FOR SALE.-The SUBJ
IN scriber offers for sale privately, his FARM
containing about I65 Acres about 80 cleared
the balance we'll timbered This farm is situated
in Augusta county, Va, on Middle river, and
runs to the public road leading from Spring HILL
to Staunton, about miles from Staunton. There
is very comfortable dwelling with good out
houses, and a tolerable barn on the place; good
meadow, an orchard and a we'll of excellent wa
ter in the yard. --e-
The land is of the very best quality, producing
good crops of all kinds of grain and grass.
There is good lime-kiln and an inexhalstible
quarry of superior lime stone it. Any one
wishing to buy good small farm should call and
examine for themselves.
Address ROBERT VANLEAR,
Long Glade, Augusta county, Va.
oct 15-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-12
DONE DUST! BONE DUST!!

I'D Finely ground at lowest market rates also
Grimes Patent Improved Fertilizer
at S48 per ton. The cheapest and best known in
the country, not excepting Peruvian Guano-
For whilst it acts with wonderful promptness up
on the first crop, instead of impoverishing the
soil, it leaves its nvigorating power to tell, in af
ter years, the grandeur of its benefits.
Try it on your Wheat, your Corn, your Oats,
your Tobacco your Garden Truck, your Grasses,
indeed on anything the soil produces, as it will
make glad the heart of the farmer and fill his
barns with plenty.
va Call at our Counting Room, No. 81 South
Gay Street, between Lombard and Pratt Streets,
and examine the hundreds of Testimonials from
those who have been using it with the most Won
derful results for the past two years
o. P. MERRYMAN & CO..
Sole Manufacturers, f
Warehouse 81 S. Gay St, bet. Lombard & Pratt
apr14-2m Baltimore, Md.
UANO.-I have in store few tons of PA
NJ TAPSCO PHOSPHATE, which is very
highly recommended for wheat, rye corn grass,
and potatoes. / wish to introduce it in the coun-
ty and will furnish one or more bags at the rates
of ton prices. Also, No. l Peruvian Guano in
quantities to suit purchasers, and will fill orders
for Poudrette or Bone Dust at the lowest market
rates. M. Y. PARTLOW, opposite Depot
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-12

CTOLEN-From thestable of Robt. NJ White
y on the night of the Bird instant, black mare
eleven years old, about fifteen and half hands
high, little white on the nose and was heavy
with foal.
A liberal reward will be given for any infor
nation that will lead to her recovery. Address,
VIM. III. Shirley,
Waynesboro, Augusta county, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-12

NUANO!-We take pleasure in calling the
VI attention of farmers to the
SOLUBLE PACIFIC GUANO
which last season sold at SIS. We now offer it ut
the reduced price of $500 The quality of the
Guano is warranted same as that heretofore sold
by us. The present facilities of the company en-
able them to put their Guano in the market on
basis of economy which justiies the above re-
duction. We respectfully request farmers to give
call before buying elsewhere.
ap21-tf III. KER 81 BRO
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-12

IN
II ZELES SUPER PHOSPHATE of LIN z,
" Raw Bone Phosphate,
Berlin's Pure BONE DUST, for sale by
aD21-tf HOGE & MASON
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-12

GASH FAID for Flour, Wheat, Corn, Rye,
v and Oats, Bacon Lard, Eggs and Potatoes,
nv NJ Y. PA RTLOW
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-12

"ANTED.-5OO Bushels Long John Irish
w Potatoes. NJ. 7. PARTLOW. i
april7-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-12

CTRAYED OR STOLEN From the
= stable of the subscriber, in Botetourt county,
Va, on the night of the 22nd inst, dark bay
b letter. etc. Ttn b 5nn In
will pay SIS reward for her return to Geo. P.
Zimmerman, Lexington, Va, or for any infor-
nation leading to her recovery will be paid for
accordingly. j. P. KARNES.
an OBJ town DaDers cow
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-12

DITT'S THRESHING MACHINES.

DITT'S THRESHING MACHINES.
III Having the exclusive agency for the sale of
PITTS CELEBRATED THRESHERS,
in the counties of Augusta and Rockingham, /
am now prepared to take orders for the supply of
Machines for the coming season at the lowest fac
tory price
To insure supply, early orders are solicited:
have also the agency for Collins Celebrated
Clover Stemmer and Huller, which l can conf
IDENTIFY recommend as the very best that has ever
been used in this country. GEO. E. PRICE.
blows 4 CASTINGS.-Ia am still fur
IL nishing the original Plows and Castings
from Bradleys Old Livingston Patterns, of all
sizes. GEO. f. PRICE.
4 TTENTION FARMERS!
N BURKE's IRON WORKS,
STaUNTON, Va, Feb. II, 1867
l am still putting up the best
-. LIVINGSTON PLOWS
(Nos. A. 5, and 6 also, No. Hill side Plows) ev-
er put up in this Valley. rs ..
aE Ne- l warrant all my Flows. ~ ~.
Call and examine before purchasing
feb 19-tf W. A. BURKE.
EORN SHELTERS
" and STRA w CUTTERS-
some new patents just received by
feb 26-tf WOODS 81 GILKESON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-12
I LARGE STOCK of Spring Goods

A LAN0GE SIOCA Oh SDf1NS UOOOS
"a AT LOW PRICES.
l have now received my stock for the Spring
trade and would ask buyers to call and look thrO'
before making their purchases. My assortment
in every department is more complete than usual
and am prepared to offer inducements to
CASH BUYERS.
/ have full line of
Dress Goods, Dress Trimmings, Fringes and
Buttons, Gnghams, Black and Col
ored Silks, Curtain Damask,
Cassimeres and other goods for Boys.
Carpets,
Crockery and Glassware,
Groceries,
Shoes, Hats, &C., &c.
will not enumerate prices, but will bepleased
to show my goods to any one, and will try by fair
representations to convince them that my assort-
ment and prices will compare favorably with any
other store il, the, Valley; = :,
CPRING GOODS!-Another large supply
y of STAPLE and FANCY GOODS
by our arrivals of this week. In ladies' goods
we have quite a show of nice fresh styles, in all
grades OF dress goods:
Chinese Poplins, Satin faced and plain do,
Lenos, Bereges, Tissues Organdies, &c.
Our stock of Black and Dress Silks is now COM
plete. Great variety of Buttons and Trimmings
Nice assortment of Gassimeres, Cloths, Tweeds
and boys Wear. We now say that goods are
cheap and very desirable
APT KAYSER s. YOUNG.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-12
NAMILY CARRIAEE for saIe-Of fir

Il rate workmanship, oflight draught for tive
horses, and will seat six persons including driver
Terms accommodating Enquire of
Oct 29-tf GEO f. PRICE.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-06-05
William p. Caue, of Orange County, Va.

have given the Mower thorough, fair,
and full trial; clearing up fields with it,
wherein was the accumulated rubbish of two
years, very rough ground, wild bushes and
oriars, and do not hesitate to pronounce il
as the best Mower known.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-06-05

- When Thad Stevens was asked,
what he thought of Mr.. Evart's argu-
ment, he promptly replied, Il think as
l did in February, that nearly all the
articles are.worthless."
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-06-05

- "Wonan is a delusion 7" ex-
claimed acrusty old bachelor to wit
ty young lady. Sand man is always
hugging some delusion or othe :" was
ele quick retort.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-06-05

THE Grand Medal of Horror awarded
4 our Mr.. Mccormick at the Paris EXPOSE
ton, Is not one of the ordinary gold medals
distributed to other exhibitors, but is one of
the Eleven Special Medals, larger and more
valuable awarded only to such articles as in
the estimation of the jury demanded some
extraordinary mark of distinction for their
superior excellence, worldwide fame, and
universal utility.
=. 1t is well known that the jury did not has
lilly bestow its honors; that the trials in the
field were laborious and persistent tests in
cutting the most difficult crops of grain and
grass, in the rain completely saturated and
closer TO the ground than any cutting eUeT done
IN Americd and that these tests were con-
tinued day after day, some of them on the
Emperor's own farm, and at repeated inter-
walls, so as to give ample time for reflection
and judicious decision. Though several 9TH
er machines land among them we are pleas
ed toobserve two other American machines,l
were awarded gold and silver medals, yet to
America in general and to our Mr.. McCor-
mick in particular, belongs the proud dis
tinction of again carrying off the Great Prize,
as he did at the:former d'sIFair, in 1851,
at London, and i'll 1855, at Paris.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-06-05
FARM WANTED.

w ANTEI), at once, a grazing Farm
W of from 200 to go acres of really good
land In Orange or Culpeper Must be near
the Railroad, with a comfortable Dwelling.
out-houses in good repair, water convenient,
plenty Of wood for fuel and fencing and in a
good neighborhood For such farm, a fair
price, one hdf cash, will be paid. Poor land
sell, will give full particulars and references,
and address DIR. G. w. BAGBY,
Orange G.. H., Va.
n. B.-The purchaser wishes to be in pos
session on or before the coming Christmas.
November o. 1867
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-06-05
& A I h 5 q r A DIV T. r. IS IN G.
(PER SQUARE OF EIGHT IINES.N
HARDIN ARE.

HAVE on hand anG for sale the fol-
10 Z ing articles:-Augers and bits, of all
sizes, gimblets, curry combs, pad, plate
press, closet and trunk locks, thumb latches
and lathfng hatchets, hand saws, and files
saws of all sizes, claw hammers but hinges
hand balances, candle sticks, shoe tackS and
brads. cut nails to 20, large and small size
scissors, COW bells, two and four. pronged
forks, flesh forks, sausage grinders, nutmeg
graters, coffee and pepper mills, cork screws,
superior razors, tea and table spoons, spades
and shovels. crosscut saw files, rasps, tea
kettles, porcelain laid stew pans, shovels
and tongs, sat irons, needles, pins, white
wash brushes, scrubbing brushes shoe brush
es, table knives and forks, white and colored
knob locks of the best kinds, spirit levels,
ack, fore and smooth planes, waffle irons,
brace and bits, drawing knives, pots ovens,
griddles, &c. I will sell the above goods as
low as can be sold in any place where goods
are retailed. T.. w. KINCHELOF.
December IL 1867
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-06-05
8ntfiraT.


In form and feature, face and limb,
grew so like my brother,
That often folks took me for him,
And each for one another.
1t puzzled all, both kith and kin;
1t reached a dreadful pitch;
For one Of us was born a twin,
And not a soul knew which.
One day to make the matter worse,
Before our names were fixed,
As we were being washed by nurse,
We got completely mixed.
And so you see by fate's decree,
Or rather nurses whim-
My brother John was christened "me,"
And was cristened "him."
The fatal likeness ever logged
Our footsteps when at school,
For was always getting fiogged
If John turned out a fool.
In fact, year after year. the same
Absurd mistake went on,
And when died the neighbors came
And buried brother John"