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The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-05-15
A Railroad Incident.


Feet VS.. Head. Seene,-7A railroad
dopot--train about to depart engine
bell ringing for tho last time==-eOn-
ductor cries, "altaboardl" A yell heard
down the road leading to IhO village
horse attached to lumber-wagOn
coming at heavy gaIIopAboy driv-
ing and laying on the Iash-man
standing up, swinging a white hat,
and yollings .'llOld on with them
leers" trunk with brasa nails
in back end Of wagon, bObhling up
and down, standing on its head and
throwing Aip.faps. Conductor holds
on minute--man with white hat
jumps out before the train reaches
the platfOrm-jams his hat on his
head, side TO the front--grabs hair
trunk and rushes foP the akeers"--=
trunk pitched into baggage car, and
white hat tunbled aboard by several
accommodating individuals on the
platform, as the train moVOd away.
White bat dishcyeIed, ont of breath
and perspiring, drops into seatb
the side OF cTHsty looking passehgcF
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.bosa n'tI ,bey oi,e n,e Pdelon 49, s ,b;s
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The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-05-15
Misteilamr0ns.
CLOSING SCENES
IN THE
Impeachment OF Andrew Johnson
u. s, sEs.rn, WAsHrserox, D. g.,


U. s. SENATE, WAsHISaToS, d. O.,
u May 9Th, 1858.
Mr. Bingham concluded his remarks at
half-past two. As he ceased speaking large
number Of spectators in the galleries APP
plauded him BY clapping Of hands, and per-
sisted In these manifestations in spite OF the
efforts Of the Chief Justice TO restore order
Finally, the Chief Justice directed that the
galleries be cleared. Even a.er the order
was given, aud In apparent defiance OF It,
many Of the spectators cOntinued to clap
their hands, while some few INDUCED In hiss
es. Then Senator GRIMES arose and moved
that the order Sf the Chief Justice to clear
the galleries DO Immediately enforced. The
Chief Justice renewed the order 10 the Ser
geaptat.AFms 10 clear the galleries. but even
after that second order, the spectators con-
tlnued 70 manifest their sentiments, the most
part By applause, and . very few BY hissing.
Senator TRUMBULL, amid the excitement
caused by the disregard Of the rules OF the
court aud Of the oEdsrs Of the Chief Justice.
rose and moved that tho Sergeant-at-Agms
be directed TO arrest all who were thas Of
Tending.
The imposSibility of doing anything of the
Kind caused the proposition TO be received BY
the spectators with laughter ard derision.
Then Senator CAMERON arose, and, IN
spite Of repeated calls TO order BY Senator
FRssExpEs, Senator JoHSsoS, and the Chief
Justice, presisled In expressing the hope that
the galleries would hot be cleared. He ad-
ded that a large proportion Of the spectators
had q very different feeling from that sH-
pressed by the elapping Of hands, aud that,
as Il was one Of the most extraordinary cases
In our history, some allowance should be
made for The excitement natural 70 the oeea-
sion. 49,
FINALLY SENATOR CAMERON, on the Chief
Justies'i ruling that be was out Of order,
took bis seat.
During all thia time there was no indiea-
zion on The part Of the spectators of anJ IN
tsntiou 10 obey the order dlrsetihg the gab
leries 70 be cleaned.
sepalor C0NNBsS, ss the simplest mode
af getting over The diaculty, moved that ths
Ganais take = recess; bat that motion Vas
NET With the sEprssIion by several Senators,
aNs. not an The gallsdss are cleared" The
motion, however, vas put and rejected.
Senator DAVIS thea rose and insisted that
the order TO have TIE galleries cleared should
be enforced. ..
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-05-15
8hF9 I0IIJ HIIT
NUMBER 80.


Tue Knoxville Herald says from q
recent written BY james Walker
late citizen Of Tonneessee, now en-
gagged in the real estate business in
New York, we are permitted to make
the following extract ASA iASd
"Within the past few days have
met Commissioner Bokum frequently
He is doing an almost Invaluable
service for Tcnnessee-labors almost
incessantly with newspaper men ,aat
his lectures, and, | may say. every
place else, and is bringing about a
decidedly improved understanding. of
affairs in Tennessee
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-05-15
pOetrp.
The Mile Stone!

-
Vho summer uay "elo WaiA'ng'-
anu m' ,H' "n''o WI" '~usa SUI 'nou'
"''9 'e'a'nS "s'' '4iAns'
,.u -,
And who were best at dRncing
While At each pretty face they met
Their eyes were brightly sIancing.
And a. 'heJ rode Tor many mile
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-05-15
National Republican Convention.

CHioAao, April Z4.-Tbo Urosby
Opera House has been agreed upon
as the place wherein the Republican
Convention will assemble. 1t viii DO
fitted up TO hold twenty. eight hundred
exclusive Of mombcrs.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-05-15
Progress OF the Mont CenIs Rail.
... ......I VAL $50, 5 adf .rrsstsr

A letter from Florence, Italy, 10
tho London Times says q ..rif issSs ~
The Mont Gents Summit Hallway is.
to DO opened in May. Every arrange
ment has been made, and there seOms,
no reason TO fear further postpone
mont OF the long expected event, ,-.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-05-15
murderer Hanged.

BosFoN, May 6.--Samuel Mills wBg
hanged to-day at Havrehill, Now
Hampshire, for the brutal murder Of
an old man uamed Maxwell, ht fraDs'
coma, lie confessed bis guilt ON the
scaffold. e sfs =. ff r-.' % tea-.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-05-15

~ Gen. Grant has not attended
the impeachment trial since Il COM
menced, and expresses no opinion
about il in conversation with his
friends.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-05-15

" Bishop Taylor says, III Is in;
possible 10 mako people understand
their ignorance; for Il ToquiFos knowl'
edgo to perceive Il; and thoreforo 10
that can perceive II bath u not"
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-05-15

B6- Tho ababy WOMAN" who has
created such an interest 10 Louisville
and Cincinnati this spring, Is going 70
Europe during the summer provided
she don't become an old gray-hcadcd
grandmother before she gets on
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-05-15

'N--' '''f'l ~ tuQ fpNu MOndag II
nssi,gM ns3e lsls dsisara B Saio 4
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-05-15

TIv T.- ~ n wv NWUTT IT0U0H T00r III
sS Ioas'sete Tenn. on satardsy ssd ISi dst y
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-19

LINING TIGER.-An ingenious mode of
tiger killing is that which is employed by the
natives of Dude. They gather number Of
broad leaves Of the praises tree, which much
resemble the sycamore, and having well be-
sweared them with kind Of bird lime, they
strew them in the animals way, taking care
to lay them with the prepared side uppermost.
Let tiger but put his paw on one Of these
innoeent-looking leaves and his fate is settled
Finding the leaf sticking to his paw, he shakes
it in order to rid himself of the nuisance, and
finding the plan unsuccessful, he endeavors to
attain his object BY rubbing it against his face,
thereby smearing the ropy bird lime over his
nose and eyes, and gluing the eyelids together.
By this time he has probably trodden upon
several more Of the treacherous leaves, and is
bewildered with the novel Inconvenience thea
he rolls on the ground, and rubs his heaa
and face on the earth, in his efforts to get fres.
By SO doing he only adds fresh bird lime 10
his head, body and limbs, agglutinatss he
sleek fur together in unsightly tufts, and fla.
ishes by hoodwinking himself SO thoroughly
with leaves and bird lime, that he lies found.
ering on the ground, tearing up the earth
with his claws, uttering bowls Of rage and
dismay, and exhausted by the impotent strux-
giles IN which he had been so long engaged.
These cries are signal to the authors of his
mischief, who run to the spot, armed with
guns, bows and spears, and iind no difficulty
in despatching their blind and wearied foe.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-19

CATHOLICISM IN THE UNITED STATES
The Catholic Almanac for 1868, gives a glow
ing account Of the increase of Roman Catholi,
cism in this country. In 1860, the America.,
Cyclopedia estimated the adherents of tho
Catholic Church at little over three mil
lions. The best Catholic authorities are now
said to declare that nearly FIVE millions Of
persons belong to their denomination. IL
Rhode Island and Connecticut alone the IN
crease in sixteen years has been from sixteen
thousand to one hundred and twenty-five
thousand. In the five New England States, ex-
elusive. of Massachusetts,, the Catholic strengt:
is one hundred and ninety -eight thousand. =
It is announced that special efforts are ma
king to ,nationalize the church. Heretofors
the majority Of the clergy have been French.
Italian, or Irish, and the number of native
Americans who have entered the priesthood
has been small. .sl5seA
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-19
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

Having been, fourteen months Resident Physi-
clan of the Wills Hospital for diseases Of the Eye,
in the city of Philadelphia 1.-The oldest and most
celebrated Institution of the kind in the United
States he fatters himself he will be able to give
entire satisfaction to al who may consult him.
4 He has had ten years experience in the treat
ment Of Diseases Of the Eye, since leaving the
Wills Hospital, and knows, from actual expert
ence that he can Treat Successfully al Diseases
Of the Eye that are Durable, and nearly oil are,
MEDICAL OR SURGICAL AID.
The public are aware that Physicians general
" pay but little attention to diseases Of the Eye,
having never had the opportunity or time to &C
quire thorough theoretical and practical knowl-
edge Of this class Of diseases, and consequently
they cannot be expected to treat them as satisfac-
torily as one who has had both.
am we'll aware of the objections in the popu-
lar mind to advertising, because this has been
heretofore practiced by foreigners and pretend
ers in Science, whose only object has been to de-
ceive and humbug-bu as native Of this eoun-
ty, well known to most of the citizens, with am
pie opportunities and facilities for acquiring
knowledge Of
and enlarged experience in treating Eye Diseases
PRACTICALLY, think can demonstrate my fitness
for this speciality to all who may extend to ms
their patronage. Persons afflicted with
DISEASES OF THE EYE,
Of long standing, and who have been subjected t.
various modes of treatment WITHOUT RELIEF
should not be discouraged, IS it often happenf
that those cases having been sadly neglected o.
badly treated are
MOsT READILY AND RAPIDLY CURED,
although it must be admitted, as general rule
the longer the duration Of = diseased condition
the longer the time required for its eradication.
1t is needless to speak Of the value Of sight
those only can properly estimate lis advantages
who are unfortunately deprived of it.
REMEMBER, there are some in every commune
ty, and many in the Blind Institution of this
place, who have been either partially or totally
deprived Of their sight on account Of delayed
or unskilful treatment.
"a Artificial Eyes furnished and inserted on
reasonable terms
pH- Patients from distance should come pre-
pared to remain at least while, if it is consider
ed necessary in order to treat their cases success
fully.
bg OFFICE on Main ST., over LIST Nationa
Bank. jan 22-1y
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-19

GEN. LoNGsrREET.- General Longstress
has been the recipient Of much attention. du-l
ring his visit here, both from the army Off :
GERS and the politicians. At General Graas'as
reception on the 18th he divided with SAeri--
dan the honor of being the greatest attrso-
ton When his name was announced by tho
usher, General Grant Immediately turned
from the person with whom he was speaking,
and met General Longstreet half way, pro.
sented him to Mrs Grant with great cordial
ity, and remained in conversations with him
for several minutes. II is said that on his
recommendation, and in consideration of Gsn,i
eral Longstreet's support of the reeonstss y--
ton measures, Congress will soon pass b..l
removing his political disabilities.- Ras!a-.
ington Letter. Sun.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-19

4 The CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILncAD,
In the proceedings Of the West Va. Lesisia
ture, Gin the Senate last Thursday We AID
the following: bit ss.
House substitute for Senate Bill Ne. 81
being bill to provide for vote Of the poo,
pie Of certain counties in regard to taking
stock in the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad,
was passed The action Of the House WA
communicated to the Senate, which hojy
promptly ratified the action of the House ard
the bill is now law. 1t provides thai al
voters, irrespective Of whether they are r.: A.,
tered or not, may vote on the question Of sub
scription.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-19
NAY LOR HOTEL,
CHANGE OF PRoPRIEToRs.

The undersigned has assumed the proprietorship
and management of the TAYLOR HOTEL, and is
now prepared to cater to the comfort of all who
desire clean BEDS good eating and the attention Of
polite servants. The TAYLOR HOTEL is the
most commodious public house in the Valley, and
the undersigned will labor unremittingly to re-
store it to its ancient reputation as the best
Quoted establishment in the State.
The House has been thoroughly refurnished since
the war, and presents every advantage and con-
venience of first class hotel
The attention of Baltimoreans and others desi-
ring pleasant rooms in healthy climate with the
attractions ofthe surrounding country unsurpass-
ed, is particularly called to the advantages here
afforded
I confidently appeal to my friends for generous
patronage W. W. GOLDSBOROUGH.
april 10-1y.
cHAs. T. OFERRALL, WIN. W. MAJOR.
Formerly of American Hotel, Staunton.
exingtOn Hotel,
IL LEXINGTON, VA.
The Proprietors in assuming control of this
large and commodious House promise the travel
ing public that they intend to keep it, AZ
FIRST GLASS HOUSE,
and in manner unsurpassed by any Hotel in
the Valley of Virginia.
All modern improvements conducive to the
health and comfort Of guests will be made, and
the entire property SO re-ftted and remodeled as
to render it HOME to all who may desire to To-
cate in this healthy and invigorating climate.
CHAS. T. OFERRALL l. co.
oct 23-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-19
In q Beautiful Coissttx%
BIZ 'AsBuRr.'

am weary and tired Of staying here,
Where hearts are 50 selfish and cold
Is there not a race OIL the earth somewhere
That makes not an Idol Of gold.
Is there not place whersthe heart can be
SECURE from the rust of pride
Some quiet retreat, some isle in the sea,
Where gentle ones only abidsf
Weary soul, mcthinks hear voice say.
There is no such place as you na@e;
No faultless abode, no place we can stray,
And have nothing that's sinful to blame;
No pleasant retreant is there Oh the Earth.
No beautiful isle we can find.
Where pride and selfshness has no birth,
And ALL are true hearted and kind.
Then let US bear with the world a. il Is,
Nor muImur with things as they are;
A world that is erring and changing like this
Cannot always seem lively and fair
But when earth-life and its SORROWS are o'er,;
In beautiful country above,
Wen dwell with spirits immortal and pure,
Forever in quiet and love. "a ls
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-19
,TAUNToN VIRGINIA. WEDNESDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY 49, 1868
Sergeant Bates.

HIP WALK kAoM VicKSBUkG TO WASHINGT0N.
Atelegram from Vicksburg, dated the 18th
ultimo, stated that on that day Sergeant Gil
bert II. Bates, Of Wisconsin, who made bet
to carry the stars and stripes from that place
to Washington, unarmed, and without money,
had started on his journey. The Cairo, III
linois) Democrat, gives some particulars Of
this feat of pedestrianism, as follows:
Sergeant Gilbert H. Bates, of Edgeworth,
Wisconsin, arrived in our city yesterday, en-
route for Vicksburg, where he intends to start
upon q novel journey.
The Sergeant was a soldier Of the Union
army; was one Of the first to enter the SER
vice, and one Of the last to leave it. A Dem
ocrat from principle, he remained true to- the
party during all the conflict, and returned to
his home an advocate Of liberality in the
treatment Of the unfortunate people Of the
South. AS a matter of course, he become a
target at which all the Radicals in his neigh
borhood aimed their abuse. He was villifed
and prosecuted by men who talked war, but
never shouldered a musket
Y In controversy with party of Radicals,
who maintained that the Southern people were
outlaws, who did not hesitate to take the life Of
any man, white or black, suspected of Union.
ism, the Sergeant denounced the assertion as
a falsehood, and declared that he, an ex7scl-
der Of the Union army, could march through
the South with the Union flag exposed, with
out cent in his pocket, and not only escape
bodily harm, but receive hospitable treatment
from the Southern people, upon whom igno-
rant Radicalism was heaping so much unmer-
tied abuse. A purse heavy Radical, offered
to bet certain amount that he would be
killed if he undertook the journey; and, in
the event Of the Sergeant's death, agreed to
pay the sum to the I" fool-hardy young mans
family"
The banter was accepted by the Sergeant,
and he is now en- route for Vicksburg to be-
gin his journey, He will travel from Yicks-
burg to jackson; thence to Montgomery, AL
ALBANIA thence to Milledgeyille, Georgia;
thence to Columbia, South Carolina thence
to Raleigh, North Carolina; thence to Rich
mond;; and then to Washington, at which
place he is to arrive on or before the Fourth
of July next.
The Sergeat is poor man, described as
devoid Of coneeit, and perfectly honorable in
his conduct. Letters have been received by
him from prominent gentlemen living in the
cities on his march, inviting him to be their
guest when he passes through, and rendering
him guard Of honor
At Vicksburg much interest is felt in the
exploit, and Sergeant Bates will be the recip-
lent of favors there at the hands of ladies and
others. The Southern papers, in noticing the
matter, assert that it will do more to develop
the love for the stars and stripes which now
lies dormant in the hearts Of the people, than
would an army Of men or peace conference.
and they scorn the idea of his being defence
less; the flag he carries being better pro-
lection than regiment of men would be-
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-19

ORIGIN OF PLANTs.-Perhaps our little
readers would like to know where some of
the plants and fruits we cultivate were first
found .a-e'
1t may be some of you never give it
thought, and would be surprised to know that
so many countries are represented in our gar
dens and fields.
Oats came originally from North Africa.
Rye is native of Siberia. sf n-
Barley was first found in the mountains Of
Himalaya. lssfs
Buckwheat came from Siberia and Tartary.
The Potatoe is native Of Peru and Mex,
leo.
Hemp originated in Persia and the East
Indies.
Cucumbers, also, came from tk4 East In
dies.
Cabbage grow wild in Scicily and Naples,
Currants and Gooseberries came from the
South of Europe. s g, :.
Parsnips are supposed to have come from
Arabia
Peas originated in Egypt.
Garden Beans came from the East Indies,
Citrons came from Greece ~
Onions originated from Egypt.
Celery came from Germany. w ~
Parsley was first known in Sardinia.
Radishes are native Of China and Japan.
The Ounce came from the Island of Crete.
Horse-radish came from the South Of En-
rope.
The Suufower came from Pcru. T
The Mulberry tree came from Persia.
The Pear and Apple from Europe.
The Chestnut from Italy.
The Walnut and Peach came from Persia.
The Horse-chestnut originated at Thibet
The Pine is a well-known native of the
East-H f. Ella.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-19

=
HYMEN.-Hymem was young man Of
Athens obscurely born, but extremely hand
some. Falling in love with a lady of rank,
he disguised himself in female attire, the
better to carry on his amour and as he was
one day on the seashore celebrating the Flu
sinian rites with his mistress and her female
companions, a gang Of pirates came upon
them by surprise and carried them of to q
distant island, where the pirates got drunk
for Joy and fell asleep. Hymen then armed
the virgins, and despatched the sleeping pl-
rates. when, leaving the woman upon the Is
land, he sped to Athens, where he told his
adventure, and demanded his beloved in mar
rage as her ransom His request was gran
ted, and SO fortunate was the marriage that
the name Of Hymen was ever after invoked
on all future nuptials and in progress Of
time the Greeks enrolled him among their
gods.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-19
From the Newark Advertiser.
4 Steam Man. A Wonderful Piece Of Mech.
anism.


The old adage which proclaims that there's
nothing new under the SUM-, has been dar-
ingly and yet successfully rcfuted. Mr. "a
dock Deddrick, Newark machlnlst, has IN;
vented man one that moved by steam, Will
perform some Of the most important functions
Of humanity, that will, standing upright,
walk or run, as he is bid, in any direction
and almost at any rate or speed, drawing after
him load whose weight would tax the
strength Of three stout draught horses. The
history Of this curious invention IS as fol
lows:
Six years ago, Mr.. Deddrick, the inventor,
who is at present but twenty-five years Of
age, conceived the novel idea OF constructing q
man that should receive its vitality from a
perpetual motion machine. The idea was
based on the well known mechanical princi-
pie that if a heavy weight be placed at the
top of an upright slightly inclined from a
vertical, gravitation will tend to produce a
horizontal as well as vertical motion.
The project was not successful. However,
by observing carefully the cause Of the fail
ure preserving and perfecting the man form,
and by substituting steam IN place of the
perpetual motion machine, the present sue
cess was attained
The man stands seven feet and nine inches
high, the other dimensions of the body being
correctly proportioned- making him second
Daniel Lambert, by which name he is face
stiously spoken Of among the workmen. He
weighs FIVE hundred pounds. Steam is gen
Grated in the body or trunk which is nothing
but three horse power engine, like those
used in our steam FIRE engines The legs
which support it are complicated and wonder
full. Thesteps are taken very naturally and
quite easily. AS the body is thrown forward
upon the advanced foot the other is lifted
from the ground BY a spring and thrown for
ward by the steam Each step or pace adj
vances the body two feet and every reyolu-
ton of the engine produces for PAGES. As
the engine is capable Of making more than a
thousand revolutions minute it would get
over the ground, on this calculation, at the
rate of little more than mile minute
AS this would be working the legs faster than
would be safe on uneven ground OF on Broad
street cobble stones it is proposed to run the
engine at the rate Of 500 revolutions per
minute, which would walk the man at the
modest speed Of half mile minute.
The fellow is attached TO a common rocka.
wav carriage. the shafts sof which sarvo -
snnnort him II 4 vert;cla nos;t;on Tboso
sha3ls are two bars of iron which ara m.ds
fast = The nsual manner t. the front axle If
tho oarr.oe and ara o,,rnaa 50 90 90 - h. ;o;n
~ - o;so,',a, - ,h;.h @