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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-11-11

REvENGE.-The nobest revenge VIC can
take upon our enemies is to do them kind
ness; for to return malice for malice and H.
jury for Injury, will afford but temporary
qualification to our evil passions, and our enc
mics will only be rendered the more bitter
against us. But, to take the first opportuni-
tyo Of showing them how superior we are 10
them, by doing them a kindness, or by rend
ering them service, the sting of reproach
will enter deeply in their soul; and while
unto us it will be a noble retaliation, our tri-
unph will not unfrequently be rendered COM
petc not only by blotting out the malice that
had otherwise stood against us, but by bring
ing repentant hearts to offer themselves at
the shrine Of friendship. @9
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-11-11

LIfE.-Life is short The poor pittancc
of seventy years is not worth being william
fer What matters it if your neighbor lies
in splendid tomb? Sleep you with inno
'eace. Look behind you through the tract
Ct time, a vast desert lies upon the retro
speet; through this desert have your fathers
jonrneyed on, until wearied with years and
sorrows they sunk from the walks of man.
You must leave them whore they fell, and
you are to go a. little further where you
will have eternal rest. Whatever YOU may
have to eneounter between the cradle and the
grare, every moment is big with innumorahle
events, (which come rot in slow succession
but bursting forcibly from "a revolving and
unknown cause, fly over this orb with diver
sifed influence. -,a
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-11-11

A MAIDEN's ;:PsALM OF LIFE. Tell us
not in idle jingle marriage is an empty
dream" for the girl is dead that's single, and
things are not what they seem. Lief is real.
life is earnest, single blessedness fib; MAN
thou art, to man returnest," has been spoken
Of the rib. Not enjoying and not sorrow is
our destined end or way, but to act that each
tomorrow finds us nearer marriage day. Life
is long and youth is Aeeting, and our hearts,
though light and gay. still like pleasant
drums are beating wedding marches all the
way. In the world broad field of battle,
in the bivouac Of life, be not like dumb driven
cattlc--be a heroine-a wife. Trust no flu
ture, howeer pleasant. let the dead past bury
its dead! act in the living present, heart
within and hope ahead. Lives of married
folks remind US we can live our lives as well.
and departing leave behind us such exam
pies as shall "tell;' = such examples that an,
other, wasting time in idle sport forlorn un-
married brother, seeing, shall take heart aud
court. Let us, then, be up and doing, with
heart on triumph set; still contriying, still
pursuing, and each one husband get.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-11-11

HE DIFFERENcE.-The marriage portion
OF a young bride in olden times was feather
bed, six chairs, plain cherry table and bu-
reau, six cups and saucers, half a dozen silver
teaspoons and lot of sand for sanding floors,
Now they expect set Of silver plates, carved
hair seat sofas, ottomans, diyans, tetc a-tctes,
rosewood pianos, marbetop tables for parors,
painted furniture for chambers, Brussels car
pets and all other such modern fixtures for
show. This is the reason there are not more
marriages.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-11-11


6ToprING A NEWspAPER.-One of our ex
changes has the following alegory, which we
commend to careful consideration
"a certain man hit his toe against pebble,
and fell headlong to the ground lie was
vcxed, and under the influence of anger and
selfsuf6ciency he kicked the mother earth
right saacily. With imperturbable gravity
he looked to sec the earth itself dissolve and
come to naught. But the earth remained
and only his poor foot was injured in the en-
counter. This is the way of man An arti-
Gle in newspaper touches him in a weak spot,
and forthwith he sends to stop his paper.
With great complacency he looks to see the
crash, when, he finds he only hit his own toe
against world that does not perceptibly fee
the shock, and injuries no one but himself
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-11-11

An Irish lad, having been asked if the
man who had just fogged him was his own
father replied
Yes, sure enough, he's the parent av me
but he treats me as if | was his son by anoth-
or father and mother"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-11-11

We contend (regardless of material used(, af-
ter many years practical experience and close
observation, that collar CUT RIGHT, carefully
stuffed, and fitted to the horses neck 1cM not gall
We therefore warrant our collars faced with
leather, ticking, any other material, not to gall
and respectfully cali your attention to the follow
ing certificate, one Of the many in our posses
sion: g e
MEssRs F. G. MAXWELL & Co.,
Dear Sirs Your Collars were recommended
to me by men of long practical experience in Ad-
ans Express stables. put them on horses with
CALLED necks. In less than three weeks their
necks were completely cured, and this has been
the result in all cases where l have used your
Collars. My horses never passed through SUM
vitAoM gall.d shoulders, until last summer. /
attribute to your excellent collars. l have re-
commended them to others with like results, and
now. willingly assert my conviction after many
years experience. Your collars are the most safe
aid DURABLE Collaes IAaue ever used
Gratefully yours, &c.,
RICHARD S. CUTTINGS.
Baltimore, Oct. IA, 1863
We are enabled from personal observation and
experience to endorse the above statement of Mr..
Cuttings, knowing it to be literally true in many
cases. JAMES MCCARTHY
sept 2-6m JOHN WHEALEY.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-11-11

The greatest word in our language is God
The word expressing the shortest time is now
The three make the sweetest duty mao can
perform. i zs,4.3s ~ s1As 4i.sl
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-11-11

Alas! if the principles of contentment are
not within us, the height of station and world
ly grandeur will as soon add a cubit to man S
stature as to his happiness. e..
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-11-11

A Yankee editor says ''The march of
civilization is onward--onward-like the
5 slow but int cpid tread Of .jaekass toward
beck Of CATS
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-11-11
IS. f@fs- Fs~f>Ass 7. & tssS "a s*sSSss
4g2.icultatpui I'M ple71s eats.

TIE BEST in Principle! The Best in Ma
ierial. The Best in Finish The Best in Sim
plicity The Best in Workmanship and the
mos. Durable! saefs "a sEe BE- ta =. Aaosssa
We Challenge the Manufacturers of any Grain,
Seed and Fertilzing Drills in the Country, on the
following points: ses!s aa.c. sat lel 1sas ,s.ti
l. AS . Wheat Oats, Barley, Rye. or Seed
Sewer. 2 For sowing all kinds of Fertilizers, or
anything that viii pass down the tubes s. For
drilling and working all kinds Of ground with
our breakage or in terruption. 4. As COM
pact, light-draught, durable, well-bui and we'll
finished Machine. s. On any other points
claimed by any other Machine out, for doing the
same work claimed By the Keller Drill. rs
Don't fail to see and examine the Improved
KELLER DRILL for 1869, before you purchase.
For complete Machine at the Works, Sl40.-
For Machine without Grass Sower.l $1S5.
Inferior Drills have changed their Colors of
Paint to initiate our Drill. Beware and look out
for them, SO as not to be deceived
PB. HOGE s. BRO, Agents,
july 90 If ctg Staunton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-11-11
&a 40 3, ID

TINE WOODEN WELL PUMP, all admit, is the
i best. This is simple, durable, and cheap;
easily rectifed, adaptelto any depth, and will
not freeze Is made of iron and hard wood,
chemically seasoned, fleeing it from taste, worms
and cracking. Capality, Is to rs gallons per
minute. The Seperin endent Of the Richmond
Water Works, and the City Engineer, approve it,
as may be seen upo, application. Each one
warranted. Office II Main street Steam Pump
Factory, south side BaAn Send for Circulars
aug 26-6m ]. B. WATKINS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-11-11
(lu1len's Celebrated Green SaIye.
~ FOR MAN AND BEAST

(Yullen's Celebrated Green SaIye.
~ FOR MAN AND BEAST.
Will cure Cuts, Burns, Bruises, Old Running
Sores, Ring Worms Erysipilas, Itch, Boils and
Sprains, and is cure for Corns on the feet
and Eruptions of the Skim 'ea
FOR HORSES.-It cures sore Shoulders ard
Backs, Grease and Scratches and all manner Of
Sores and Calls, snags, Cuts and Sprains, SC.
This OINTAEsT is put up by A. S. CULLEN and
sold by Dr.. Eiohelberger s. Fultz Staunton.
Kidwell, Fishersville; Lindsey s Jeffreys, Scots
Vile. Full directions for it's use and recommen
latons with each box.
below we give certificate out of number we
have received;
STAUNToN, JULY -, 1869.
SIR:-This is to certify to my having used
your Salye, both in my family and stable. and |
pphesitatingly pronounce it the best have ever
used EDWARD BURKE
The following are the names of persons who
have given certificates similar to the above:
j. F. Roach, Richmond, n. Mayo, Dover Mills
A. I. Staples, Scottsville, Mrs. Julia Hurley,
Staunton.
A. S. CULLEN'S SNAKE BITE EXTRACTOR
is a sure cure for the bite of all poisonous rep
tiles in either persons or animals
If your horse has the Fistula or Pole-Evil or
Ring Bone or any other malady, call on A. s.
Cullen's and get them cured. If you have the
Rheumatism and Neuralgia, get bottle of A.
Cullen's MAGIC PAIN KILLER and be cured.
Ladies'. if you have Chapel hands, faces and
lips, Rising Breasts, don't fail to get hoy of
Cullen's All-Healing Ointment Price. ST No
per Box. Staunton, Va, iulv 22-lv
T risin.-The compound Fluid Extract Of Iris
- Verslcolor, Purifes the Blood cures all
eruptons ct the skin, Rheumatism, sick and ners
vous Headache, Sc Can be had Of
sept 23-tf LINK Drru;t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-11-11
Combined Cloverseed Stemmer, Sep.
arat0r. Huller and Cleaner.

This Machine is considered by the best judges
to be superior to any of the kind yet introduced
TO the public. %.
1t can Hull and Clean from 20to 40 Bushels Of
Seed Day. using from to 8 Horses, and 'ril
neuer choke if the Bands are in proper order
tight enough, and the cylinder having thepr ope
motion to hull.
For Sale BY P.B. HoGE s BRO. Agents,
June 3-69 6m. s aunton, Va
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Richmond Advertisements.

1CIcItHlO72N advertisements.
b@ GOODS FOR THE
ID ~ " fgssA
sit gSE-ASON 8g 98@z
s.7 LEVY BROTHERS, x}
sYegn We offer large assortmentof
DRESS GOODS,
such as
ALPACAs, a M
sERGEs,
MERINOs,
EMPRESS CLOTHS,
POPnINs,
: BLACK AND CoLORED SILKS,
CALICOE,S, in endless variety;
PLAIN AND PRINTED DELAINEs,
BOMBAZINEs, &c.
RED, WHITE, YELLOW, AND BLUE
TWILLED AND PLAIN FLANNELS;
OPERA FLANNELS, all shades;
BLEACHED AND UNBLEACHED y
CANTON FLANNELS,
CLOTHS,
CAssIMERES,
VEsTINGS,
KENTUCKY JEANS,
CHARLOTTESVILLE CASSIMERES,
INFANTS FROCK WAISTS,
INFANTS ROBES,
WORKED BANDS,
CAMBRIA EDGINGs & INSERTINGS
VALENCIENNEs, GUIPURE,
THREAD aud CLUNY EDGINGS,
CORDS AND TAssEI.s, GIMPs,
FRINGES, BUTTONS, s'.as r.
PIANO AND TABLE COVERS,
-TABLE.CLOTHS, NAPKINS,
DOYLIES, TOWlES,
ALL KINDS OF tt
GLOVES, STOCKINGS, & SOCKS;
JET CHAINS AND JET JEWELRY.
AT
LEVY BROTHERS.,
Nos. 1918 and 1915 Main street.
sept 16-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-11-11
THE WATT PLOsF.
i UPWARDS OF TEN. THOUSAND
: n.lA

= NUW IN USE.
This pillow has acquired reputation unprece-
denied in the history of inventions. AS FAIL
Low, SUB Soil and CuLr1vATING PLow, it has no
rival, being adapted to every variety of soil. and
to foul and clean lands, arithout choking. For
blowing and wedding corn, tobacco, cotton and
vegetables, without the hoe, nothing can compare
with it. 1t does the hoe and pillow work at one
operation. Tea 81 -a5a@
rFromsC W.1Purcell Esq, Alton Park, near
Greenwood Depot, 1869.
4Nessrs. Hat g. Knight: The bearer, David
Grantland, colorcd, visits your city, and is per-
fectly aysdaea to your Pillow, No. 0. P, which he
has had in constant use since you sent ii to
tx viii. tell you all about it, and his opinion is
entitled to much confidence and weight
G. W. PURCELL,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-11-11
7I-zl7N
Observation-Disclosures

4 BlELtI21046-xf660e 9s6tS6nle7ltS.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
/ TO YOUNG MEN OF THE SOUTH
EVERY YOUNG MAN IN THE SOUTH
Should row prepare himself thoroughly and prac
| tically for business, by attending the b
..l..s.... BEST .s.s. t-t
| 8nsiness COLLEGE
INTHE UNITED STATES:
The Old Established IRE.
Southern Business College
NATIONAL TELEGRAPHIC INSTITUTE,
Cor. of Baltimore and Charles Sts.,
baltimore, MD.
NHIS Institution was founded in 1852, alIe
Il chartered in 1864, and is the only Incor-
porated Business College in the State of Mary
land, and the only Business College in this Coun.
try which is carrying out perfect system of
ACTUAL BUSINESS PRA c1YcE. 81.
No Printed or Manuscript Text Books are used
in our Actual Business Department
Every Student becomes real MERCHANT. BooK-
oil the various operations of Finance and Trade
buying, selling shipping exporting importing,
&C.. &C., originating and recording his own trans
actions the same as in actual business.
Every young man should write Immediately
for package of our College Documents, con
tanning samples of Money, beautiful specimens
Of Spencerian Penmanship, College Papers, &c.,
with Terms of Tuition, and full particulars.
Address, inclosing two three cent stamps.
E. X. LOSER, Principal,
may 20-69 1y* Baltimore, Nd
Established in 1926.
! MACKENZIE BROTHERS.
222 Baltimore street,
BALTIMORE.
IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF
SADDLERY HARDWARE, CARRIAGE
GOODS, FLY-NETTs, HOG SKINS, SHEEP
SKINS, STREAMING WEBS, LINEN
HORSE COVERS, sADDLECLoTHs,r e.z
HORSE BRUSHES. CURRY
COMBS s. CURRYING CARDS,
FINE AND COMMON RIDING
BRIDES, English,
English German and American GIRTH WEBS,
Best quality Saddler's TACKS, HARNESS
MOUNTINGS of all kinds and
qualities, Patent steam bent Panel
t0r SONG D1cKj aiiTt - "a
BUGGY SEATS. I'll
These are the cheapest panel seat made, and
require ne ironing. a4 i
Superior Quality
SpOkcs. Hubs, Axles, Springs, and
Varnishes.
sORAIDE AND SILVER LINED MOUNTINGs.'
SlIver-PIated d Wooden Stirrs.ps.
Mcclellan Saddle Trees, Sherman Saddle Trees,
] enifer :" /" Buena Vista g G
Morgan g g Mexican g !"
Utah i" +" Ladies Z"
Hope g I" Somerset I" g
Spanish 60 6 Mems Plain /" g
In fact, we keep every article in the line and
in large quantities. We have, Also Aeauy stock
(S30,000) of
CARRIAGE GOODS,
Enamelled Canvass Dash, Patent and Collar and
Enamelled Leather, Springs, Axles, Bolts, Eel
oes Hubs, Spokes, Shafts, Danlasks. Varnishes,
&C., &C., in fact everything in the line.
We give personal attention to our Stock and
lttead upon customers in person. >s1
Our English and French Goods are of cur own
irect importation.
gsy- Orders by Mail carefully filled.
MACKENZIE BROTHERS,
may 2069 " baltimore.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-11-11

David Grantland reported that Mr.. Purcell had
been using the Livingston and Dixie Plows, hut
found the Dixie would not do the work as he
wanted it done, and that three or four had bro
KEN one after the other and had abandoned il,
and now had the WATT Pillow. which vas all
he wanted We refer to G. ". Purcell, himself.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-11-11


j .ssss,~.s,s 1912 Main Street.
have in store and forsale the following desirable
goods : u $50
Z s125 sacks Of Rio and Laguayra Coffee
j hogsheads Porto Rico Sugar, S
Is barrels of Brown Sugar,
i 100 boxes Of Green and Black Teas,
200 boxes Soaps and Candles,
so boxes Cheese, prime cutting;
SO tubs Lard,
so barrels Nos. and Mackerel,
100 barrels Clipped and Gross Herrings,
800 sacks Liverpool Salt,
,hogsheads Sides and Shoulder Bacon,
Is barrels Merchants Syrup,
Is barrels Golden Syrup,
25 cases Swift & Courtney's Matches,
50 doz. Brooins, ditto Buckets, so nests Tubs,
500 reams Wrapping Paper,
so dozen assorted Denijohns, Spices Fancy
Soaps, Backing, Brushes, Cordage. Rice,
Mustard, Essence of Coffee, Bluing. Starch
Twines, Bi Carb. and Sal. Sodas, &c.
Also, 200 barrels Rye Whiskeys, including
Moore's Hangers, Overholt's, Robinson's, Mont
gomery's, Byrnes, and other celebrated brands
Is barrels Bourbon whiskey, 25 barrels Reetifed
whiskey, 25 barrels New England Rum, IS bar
rels Domestic Gin and Brandy, 2.pipes Pure Hol-
land Gin, blackberry, Cherry, Ginger, Apple and
Peach Brandies Port Sherry, Madeira, Claret,
and Champagne Wines; to which we invite the
attention of the city and country trade.
Our supply of LIQUORsi is complete, and can
not be surpassed by any house in the State
Give us call. l.. HARVEY n co.
august 26-6m
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-11-11

We have all sizes Of the Watt Plow, from one
to horses, right and left hand, with recent val
liable improvements, and guarantee in every fair
trial results equal and superior to all Of the above.
Exemption from choking in foul lands, (our Geo.
Vat is the father of this principle in the Plow,)
thorough covering up of all vegetation, ease of
draft no labor to the plowman, thorough pulver-
zaton of the soil, steady level running, strength
and durability and adaptability to every kind of
soil, and cultivation Of crops of every Sort are
its leading features. WATT & KNIGHT,
aug 26-lya 1852 Franklin street.
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SAFE AND IRON WQR kS,
sAIERooN, 965 Baltimore ST.,
FACTORY Square bounded by Henrietta,
Claret, Fremont and Warner streets.
Every variety of tie Best Fire and Burglar
Proof Safes, Bankers Chests, Improved Key and
Combination Locks, Bank Vaults and Doors.
Warranted the best safes for the least money.
Send for Circular and price list.
sept 2-2m l.. Il. MILLER.
A Hen Paine. Son Il Co.,
"A II Importers and Dealers in sas
CARRIAGE MATERIAL.
SADDLERY HARDWARE, .aa
As gsi5 IRON AND STEEL, v 9ag
No. 2Sout4 Liberty Street,
BALTIMORE, MD.
Keep coustanly on hand, Springs, Axes, Cast
ings, Bolts, Eands, Hubs, Spokes Felloes, Shafts,
Bows, Canvass, Leather, Oil Carpet. Lagos, Silks,
Fringes, Tassels, Cloths Damasks, Varnishes and
Japan. Bar-Iron and Steel may 20-69 "
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~ - ..3tassF I s. NfaFF . EE-tI- a & 49,
Richmond Advertisements.

THE OLD DOMINION was the most popula r
Mill sold in 1867 and 1868, we having sold over
two hundred ourselves. 1t is made with two tt BIS
for pressing, that the Mill and Press can both
be kepteconstantly at work. ~ s .as,s rp.
Instead Of the old fashioned graters we have
adopted the crushing rollers, which all admit to
be the best mode of extracting the juice from
the apple. This Mil can berun by hand or horse
power, and is the favorite wherever used-pro-
ducing larger quantity Of cider than any other
Portable Mill.
At che Augusta. County Fair and ,Rockbridge
Agricultural Fair, the Old Dominion took the
FIRST Premium, over the s'American, . Hutchin-
son . and "scully." These facts speak for them
selves, as the committees in both instances were
gentlemen of thoroughly practical knowledgeand
large experience -
/ Our new descriptive and illustrated Catalogue
lis now ready for free distribution. and we wish
to put copy in the hands of every Farmer in
the Valley. Send us your address.
E H. NJ. SMITH s. CO.,
Manufacturers,
aug 2e-6m Box 8, Richmond, Va
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-02-11
= =CHARLESTOWN. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY II, 1869.

mutaneously with his shrek Of terror, dash
ed him down the steps his little body rolled,
rolled and fell with a sckening thud upon the
lower landing.
a frenzied horror and remorse came over
me-my brain whrled-my limbs refused to
support my body; one awful scream issued
from my lips, and then consciousness forsook
me. The awakening from the swoon was
the beginning of the tortured, haunted
life, which has been mine ever since
From the moment in which said " / tripped
and fell, and he slipped from my arms" my
young soul, shuddering at the CHASTITY lie, took
up its burden of guilt and remorse, and turned
away from the bitterness of the world into a
darkness self-created and hopeless as despair
itself.
Sat twenty-five years Of age left England
and came to America with the il-gotten gains
which became mine upon attaining my major
ity.
q hoped in the change from the Old TO the
New World to find a pleasure and excitement
which might serve to deaden the remorse
which gnawed necessarily at my heart.
"In vain The awful shadow Of guilt fell
across my footsteps, let me go where ! would.
began to bate my life-for that which brings
oblivion to the accursed-to pray God to let
me die.
"Then met her, Lucia, whom you know
as my loving and beloved wife. God took her
from me ere we had been FIVE sears married !;
it was better So did not grieve for her-l
had found in her noble, trusting love less of
happiness than anguished self-reproach.
after that, the years went by lingeringly,
and the death for which prayed seemed to
retreat from me mockingly as stretched out
my yearning arms toward it.
alt has come at last-for this, thank God,
it's meant that should die upon the annivsr-
sary of the night When
"God have mercy upon me- Come close
to me James. closer-closer. How pale you
are, and your hands are icy cold. 1t was
horrible story, wasn'tit? A Cain at ten years
of age. have guarded my secret well--thir-
ty-fve years-thirty-fve years
The servant shuddered and drew back from
the diving clutch of Errod's fingers.
al will ring the bell, he said in fearful,
husky voice, " aud send some one for Doctor
Ere the physicians name passed his lips
the death rattle sounded in his masters throat;
the head fell back upon its pillow, and a
weird, fickering smile curved the pallid lips
the guilty man was dead--and the old SER
want with a suppressed fear, fled away from
the still, ghastly presence which bore its white,
upturned face, the impress of a lost soul.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-02-11
A Smart Ram.

4
An industrious and economical darkry liv-
ing in Western Pennsylvania, after accumula-
ting house and Let, thought that bis next
purchase should be in the way Of live stock,
and SO he bought a sheep OF the male pcrsna-
sion. His favorite amusement during leisure
hours was to get down on the grass and nod
defiance to the animal, which would make saw
age plunges at the apparent enemy. But as
the savage creature approached, the darkey
would drop his face to the ground, 50 that tho
sheep, missing his mark, would tumble over
and over. One day the darkey called couple
of passing neighbors to see the fun, and he be-
gan his part Of the little farce as usual. The
sheep did not seem to see him at first, but pre-
sentIy raised its head from the grass on which
it had been grazing and frowned upon him..
"Oh lis watch him now" said Sambo in great
glcc.
Old bucky made a rush as was his wont,
and Sambo suddenly dropped his face TO tho
ground.
But as the fieuds would have II, his fat nose
came in contact with small sharp snag hc
hadn't observed before, and he jerked back just
in time to receive the full shock Of the sleeps
hard head between his own nose and wool.
There was such rolling and tumbling over
and over for the next quarter Of minute that
the ncighbors could not tell which was tho
darkey. They soon got separated, though,
and Mr.. darkey got slowly up, grinned foolish
ly, and said:
"Pun my word he never dun dat aforc.--
Gittin too smart for dis niggah. Is gwine to
stop fooln' with such felah as dat
There was plenty Of mutton in the neighbcr-
hood the next day but the sheep was mover
seen again.