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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-05-19
THE PRIMARY ELECTION.
VINO Axe rHE CASpmArEs.. J,
OFFICERS, VOTING PLACES. AND
u REGULATIONS. 80

The Conservative voters of the city of
Richmond will to day; by a primary cleo
ton. nominate their candidates for munich
pal offices, 10 be voted for at the general
election on Thursday the 26th Of May. The
choice has by "a city convention been re-
stricted to two names for each Office, and
the tickets printed will be in the following
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-05-19
Nurppe~rs,t

EOR NEW YORK.-Thc Old
elegant side wheel steamship ALBEhGaKIK,U Cap
tain BLkCRWo0D, will leave her wharf at Rockets
on FRIDAY, May Goth, ut O'Clock n II. Freight
9s round- trip tickets $50 FOR FREIGHT or passage
apply as tbs 0FFluE OF IRE C02pANY, cor.
ner ElcyenLh and Main streess. ~ III 81 my 18-st
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1870-09-09
Mexican Bravery.

The dimensions of the white feather
shown by the Mexican militaries We're
certainly remarkable. They had been
so demoralizedrby the victories of Gener
al Taylor that the army of Scott had a
much easier fight than it would have had
if the war had begun at Vera Cruz. To
have been taken prisoner was thing to
boast of, as it served to prove the unfor-
tunate one had stood his ground long
enough to come to close quarters. As
passed through the Valley of Cerro Cor
do it appeared incredible that any host
however potent, could have overcome
the natural obstacles if duly taken ad-
vantage of by few resolute men. The
lofty heights are perpendicular, and as |
6azed at their rugged precipices, and
pictured our fellows tlambering up and
over them, | could not help thinking
OF Gray famous photograph of the long
array of King Edward winding with
tollsome march up the craggy step OF
Snowdon. But the wild dismay that was
scattered DER the crested pride of the
monarch by the words of the Welsh bard
had no counterpart in the sensations OF
our militiameu when they heard the
shouts of their foe. Stout Gloster might
have stood aghast III speechless trance,
but stouter Iwiggs didn't as he woke the
echoes of the frowning rocks with his
Onward ~ and waved his sword instead
of COUGHING his quivering lance like Sir
Mortimore. Up they went, and as they
climbed, the only dis1nay felt was that
which scattered the multitudinous Mon
tezumians almost before they could be
got at. When once quite convinced that
the Yankees really meant to mount and
drive them of, off they went with the
most rapid discretion, to the amazement
doubtless. as well as to the satisfaction OF
their aSsailants. The stories | used to
hear of the scamperlng of whole squads
of MeXicans at the mere sight of II few
"demOnios aYankeadOs, even after the
most liberal deductions foI patriotic ex-
aggeration, indicated sort of panicky
epidemic quite fatal to their nerves.
There was one hero, known III society as
:" Il geDerH ia los ObStdcuiOS from the
circumstance of his having been ordered
to attack battery and oblecting to do sc
on account of obstacles "What ohsta
/ cles J." asked his superior, looking about
/ in all directions to see what he meant
and not perceivlng any unusual impedl
ments. Why, those cannon -aq"eho'
c1,,oaeS, responded the warrior, us h,
pointed to the unpleasant instruments
that were making an uproar which seem
ed to tell him very plainly to keep off
and keep off he did. From Mecicm Re
( miajSceaceS. in Llppi"coH'S MagazNe JoY
/ Septmber.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1870-09-09
Constitution of the Prussian Army.

Prussia requires that every man capable
of bearing arms shall receive instructions
and enter the army for certain number
of years. There are some few exceptions,
though no substitution whatever is allow
ed. Each Prussian subject is enrolled as
IA soldier ~ soon as he has completed his
twentieth year His term of service is
seven years--the first three in the regular
army, and the remaining four in the
army of reserve. He then being ~
years Of age) enters the Landwehr," or
militia, for nine years, with liability to
be called upon for annual practice and to
be incorporated III the regular army in
time of war. At the age OF 36, he leaves
the Landwehr," and is finally enrolled,
until the age Of 80, III the "Landsturm,
which body is only called upon for
service within the frontiers of the coun-
try III ease of invasion. Persons enabled
and willing to pay for their own equip
ment, who can pass n light examination,
need only serve, however, one year,
instead Of three, in the regular army,
but their liability to serve in the reserve,
&c, il not thereby obviated. With few
exceptions, the whole male population
of the kingdom may be said to be trained
for warfare.
The strength of "A prussian army upon
peace footing is about 1900 officers
and 800, 900 rank and file, with 73,3OO
horses. On war footing these numbers
ARE raised to 100000 men. The war
strength, effected by calling in for service,
or the mobilization" of She reserve
troops, can be consummatcd in about
two weeks time. When entering upon
the campaign of 1866 it required less
than fourteen days to bring the whole
regular army, together with the first levy
of the Landwehr," into the field ; and
the force now collected on the Rhine has
been gathered together with equal
celerity.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1870-09-09
4 NeritahIe l,hnst Story.

Many of our readers remember the
daring exploits of Jerome Clark diids
Sue Mundy, the notorious guerrilla and
robber, during the war, and his subse-
quent execution III New York by the
military authorities. The story of his
life and crimes has been revived in IL
very singular manner. For some weeks
past the people living near Eighteenth
street and Broadway, the place of his ex-
ecution, have been startled by strange
sights and sounds. The ghost of Sue
Mundy has been fitted across the com
mons, in the vicinity of the fatal tree, at
all hours Of the night. Sometimes alone,
with his hands pinioned behind him and
the fatal cap drawn over his eyes again
dangling in the air with "A rope around
his neck, struggling as if III the agonies
of death. At other times he was accom-
panied by the girl who 50 fondly and
truly loved him, all steeped in crime as
he was, and to whom he wrote so aflec-
ionately with his manacled hand a few
hours before his death. Many of the
people We're skeptlcal on the subject,
and attempted to solve the mystery. The
strange couple were seen by hundreds of
people but always when closely approach
ed mysteriously disappeared vanished
into thin air. Every attempt to solve
the mystery only tended to deepen it, and
many of the people of the vicinity finally
believed that the objects that they saw
We're Sue Mundy and his phantom bride.
The ghosts got to be reaJ terror, and
the nervous maidens and children Were
afraid to venture out after dark. The
ghosts finally got to be such an annoy
ance that the police were appealed TO-,
aud on Sunday night last Lieutenant
John Shelly was informed that the ghosts
We're in full view. He went to the spot
sur enough, and saw the tall form of u
III IN, with female all dressed in white
hanging on his arm, walking slowly il
the direction of the fatal tree. and finally
take Il seat He went up to them rapidly
when the female i'll white suddenly dis
appeared, or at least seemed to do so.
The Lieutenant hastened on and seized
at an end. The man was real flesh and
blood, and the female IN white had not
disappeared. She had only thrown Il
long black cloak over her white dress.
thus concealing her from view except on.
Il close inspection, They were a couple
of lovers, who, for lack of better place.
had chosen the fatal tree as trvsting
place not knowing its history. As there
is no law prohibiting courting the Lieu
tenant released them and explained the
matter to the terrified people
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1870-09-09

The story, rs told by correspondent
of the Cincinnati Chronicle, is as follows:
Some years ago young and beautiful
girl married a man who had been twice
married before. and who gave her for II
wedding present costly set of diamonds,
the value of which was blazoned IN the
papers These diamonds the husband.
'for security kept. much to the cha
grin of the Young wife, locked in hi
safe, when not on her person. Late
she wore the Jewels to "A hop, at Saratoga.
and was much annoyed by the regards
of man who followed her about all the
evening, seemingly in admiration of her
gems. On returning home, she found
this same man III her parlor with her
husband waiting her coming, and was re-
queSted 10y the latter to hand him her
diamonds She demurrcd. when she
was informed 10y her lord that he had
purchased the diamonds IA mere stock
transaction because he considered them
"a safe investment, of which he had per
mitted her to have the benefit. He hfl
speculated and lost, ana this gentleman
had gained them and they must change
hands They did change hands, and the
receiver informed Madame that he con-
sidered his money safe, as the value of
diamonds were ON the increase, So hc
should keep them 10y him for IA time, and
when she wished to appear in them she
could do so "for consideration. pro-
yided he accompanied her to keep an
eye ON his property.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1870-09-09
Wishing.

OF all amusements of the mind,
From logic down to tshing,
There isn't one that you can mud
So very cheap as wishing
A very choice diversion, too,
II We but rightly use it,
And not, as We are apt 10 do,
Peryert il and abuse IT.
| wish-a common wish indeed
My purse was somewhat latter.
That | might cheer the child of need.
And not my pride to hatter;
That might make oppression reel,
A. only gold can make it,
And break the tyrant's rod of steel
As only gold can break it.
wish-that sympathy and love,
And every human passion
That has its origin above.
Would come and keep IN fashion.
That ,corn. and jealousy, and hate,
And every base emotion,
Were buried nifty fathums deep
Beneath the wave OF ocean
| h--that friends were always true,
And motives always pure,
| wish the good were not So few
/ wish tine bad were fewer;
l wish that parsons ne er forgot
TO heed their piOus teaching,
/ wish that practicing was not
So different from preaching
wish that modest worth might be
Appraised with truth and candOr;
wish that Innocence were free
From treachery and slander;
| wish that men their vows would mind,
That women ur'cr were roVrrs,
| wish that wives were always KIND,
And husbands always lovers,
Johp g. Sure.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1870-09-09

CATTLE DlsiAsE N CANADA. The
Toronto Lcpi,y says. 1--WE regret to say
that the disease which lately appeared
nmoup th, cattle IN the ncighborhoOd Is
lpreading alnrningly. Several valuable
COW, have died from IL on the farms along
ihc Dnntforth road, while the cattle ON
almost every farm along Yongc street
have been visited with II within the past
few days
"Tlie discasc first attacks the hoofs of
the animal. aud spreads rapidly over the
body. The farmers know no cure for H.,
aud the Agricultural Association Of On
tnrio has taken no steps Whatever Ia check
the spread
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1870-09-09

PmvArE telegrums from Berlin say the
Prussians have 100000 troops along the
line Of railway ready to move across the
Rhine to reinforce either of the German
armies in case Of defeat. Prussia cannot
move more troops 20 the front, owing TO
the difficulty Of feeding such reserves.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1870-09-09
JOB PRINTING

of all kinds neatly executed at the lowest living
prices. Our Office is well furnished with mater
ial and stock for this department, and we now
have experienced and competent workmen to use
them. IL you want any printing done you need
not go to the city, or out Of the county, for you
can get as good work and as low prices 1t this
office as at any other.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1870-09-09

l'nlrspsHir closes it, eyes, rather than
see the moon cclpsed; while malice de-
nipa that II IL ever NJ the full.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1870-09-09

Yousa BUCCANEERS. TWENTY five boys
of the school-ship Mercury, under the
charge of the Commissioners OF Charities
aud Correction, ut New York. while out
in boat taking daily exercises, knocked
the boatswain overheard and pulled for
the shore. Tweniy-throc Of them ran
away. while two remained in the bont.
A yncht ncnr the scene rescued the boat
swain, who was nearly drowned. Tele.
prnms to the city overlook ten Of th,
lids, and they were returned for further
punishment The others escaped, and
have not yet been found.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1870-09-09

GEsERAL d. EACoN of the Prussian army
is kind to his men, but inilexible ON the
point Of dicipline. In his division there
are, OF course, some loaiers and laggnrds
who drop their gun into the first ditch,
and after the action, quietly report with
II cool, 1--WE lost my arms Now these
fellows rccton it up: The loss OF II
mrisket. well that means one or two years
ia prison. The war will last all that
time. Better be in II prison and save my
skin. General Deacon went one better.
He issued an order OF the day, "every
soldier losing his milsllct will be sent to
the advance post without arms No is
sue of arms shall be- made 10 him until
he brings in II full equipment from the,
enemy" Three or four men were
ACTUALLY sent to the front, but no one re-
ports loss OF arms now
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1870-09-09

EmzAnrrn WrnnEn TuoMsoN died the
other day IN Scotland This lady WIS one
of the few survivors who were present 1T
the battle Of Waterloo, and assisted, Ia
common with others attached to the
British army. IN administering comfort
Ia the wounded soldiers, both French aud
English
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1870-09-09

HORRIBLE CHINESE TORTURE China
evidently believes with Delaware, that
punishment should be deterrent rather
than reiormatory. The last mail from
that country brings news of icndish
case of torture inflicted upon native of
Foochow for the crime of kidnapping
children. The poor wretch was exposed
10y the side of the street in II wooden cage
of such a height that while his head pro-
truded through the top he could Just
touch the bottom with his toes. His
bands were tied behind him and his
ancles were chained together. On the
first day Of his Imprisonment he was
allowed to sit on board placed across the
cage at the proper height, but after the
first twenty four hours this was removed
and he was then only supported 10y his
neck aud the tips of his toes. Some OF
the crowd who surrounded him threw
little bits of broken brick into the cage.
and watched with iccrs hi, Intellectual at.
tcmpts 30 place them under his feet a.
relieve the lIiphtful strain upon his neck.
His grounings met with no sympathy, aud
hc was deprived of all food. In this state
hc WIS left to die OF course the torture
is long or short according 10 the strength
and vitality ol the criminal. week be
fore this poor creature suffered, noturi
ous thief had been subjected to the samt
| torture, IN the me place, and lived siN
days in the east.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1870-09-09
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National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1870-09-09

Tur success Of the prrtssian armies
has caused the revival Of the question OF
the Hohcnzollcrn candidnture. There
are rumors that Gcn Pfim is III favor oi
submitting the subject io the people by
means of plcbisciium.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1870-09-09

Two years ago distinguished Amcri-
can soldier called upon General Won
Multkc ut the War Oflicr ia Berlin.
where hc found the great prus,inn stmt-
cgist poring over his maps of the Rhine
frontier :" Ii You will permit me. Gen.
cpl won Moltkc, said our friend.
should like to nsk un mp,rtincnt qucs-
tion, which sou nt.b, answer or not as
You think best Certainly" replied
the General ask it," Laying his
hand on the opcn mnp with significant
gesture, hc inquired Are you ready
Yes, was the answer only We can
not III cnsc uf u war with fpncc hope
lor such good fortune ns attended us ~
the campaign against Austria. The great
difficulty Is that our King cannot bc
persuaded 10 declare war, and thus give
us the benefit Of the iuiiintivc."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-07-26

not rise up against the other, and their inter-
est clash, and sectional feelings be engendered.
ln order to have harmony let us vote down the
$780, 600 to the Valley Rail Road on the 9th
OF August, and canvass this important ques-
tion with view to both Roads. We propose
systematic organization on the part of the
county. Let our supervisors meet at an early
day, and by correspondence with the Presi-
dents OF these two Roads, have the true merit
OF each laid before the county without preju-
dice, and We say to both Roads. that the peo-
pie OF Augusta ask for nothing for which thew
Go not offer an equivalent. But we do not
mean to be bound down by fetters and be
quietly devoured by either Road. In view of
the near approach of the election, the 9th day
OF August, and the determination to resort to
any expedient to carry this subscription, we
most earnestly appeal to every voter to come
out. Remember the 900 votes of Staunton.-
Let us hold Township meetings and agree up
on some plan to get out a full vote. The
friends OF the subscription don't want any ex-
cltement. They expect to carry the $500, 600
by the votes OF those who have no taxes to
pay and the 900 votes of Staanton, with the
promise that 1t will give them work But they
too will be deceived, for already it is stated
that the Chesapeake & Ohio Rail Road intend
to employ Immediately one thousand Chinese
to work on their Road, and Chinese will be
employed to build the Valley Road also.
30 vote in the interest of those who are now
giving you employment. IF you stay away
from the polls and suffer the subscription to
be carried, you will have 30 long wears in
which to reproach yourselves. Let us then for
once, join hands over common cause.
-a9ao7 is- @ AUGUSTA.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-07-26
POetrU

| Some reckon their age by years
| Some measure their life by art a
But some tell days by the flow of their tears
| And their life, by the moans of their heart
The dials of earth may show -
The length-not the depth of years;
Few or many they come-few OF many they 60
But our time is best measured by tears.
All not by the silver grey
That creeps through the sunny hair,
And not by the scenes that we pass on our way
And not by the burrows the fingers of care
On forehead and face, have made;
N OF so do we count our years;
Not by the sun of the earth-but the shade
Of our souls and the fall of our tears
For the young are oft-times old, s
Though their brow be bright and fair;
While their blood beats warm-their heart lies
~ cold fsH @ aaH HW
Ger them the spring -time-but winter is there.
And the old are oft-times young a- a5s
When their hair is thin and white;
And they sing in age as in youth they sung,
And they laughter their Cross was light.
But bead by bead tell
The Rosary of my years s--. ..e ts,-a
From a Cross to a Cross they ead-tis we'll
And they're blest with blessing Of tears.
Better day of strife
Than century Of sleep; ,.d
Give me instead of a long stream of life,
The tempests and tears of the deep.
A thousand joys may foam
On the billows of all the years;
But never the foam brings the brave bark home
1t reaches the haven thro' tears.
June 18th. @ sas 1
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-07-26
Boots and Shoes. 1fr
n b. HENDRY.r I. 8. HENDRY.
NEW BOOT Il SHOE FACTORY
& Brother

HcnuEy IN DEOIACE
Have just opened their new and commodious
store room on Augusta street, opposite Court
house, Staunton Va.
Il Mems Coarse Boots and Shoes of all kinds;
Mems Fine Stitched Boots, Shoes and
Caters large stock of Childrens,
IL Misses, and Ladies' Shoes of the
Latest Styles
Anything in our inc furnished at the shortest
notice.
JUST RECEIVED-A large supply of Mems
and Boys Hats from coarse article to the la
test and most elegant style.
ON HAND.-A good assortment of Leather
and Shoe Findings, which we offer to consumers
at low prices. 5 st.5
Shoemakers will find it to their advantage to
examine our stock. b. d.
Our aim shall be to compete with Northern
prices, and we think we can furnish goods at as
low figures as they can be bought in the cities.
We will soon be prepared to fill orders from
merchants amy sizes desired will be furnished.
We specially invite the public to call and see
our goods, whether wishing to purchase or not.
f.WANTED-Good. .Leather--for which we will
exchange goods or pay q fair price in cash.
WANTED-Good hands to work in the fac
tory. None others need apply.
~---- HENDRY & BRO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-07-26
Where the Responsibility Rests for John
ston's Failure to Follow. 7aaH
PRESIDENT DAVIS NOT TO BLAME.

PRESIDENT DAVIS NOT TO BLAME.
The following interesting correspondence has
been recently brought to light in the columns
of the Mississippi Clarion aida
RICHMOND, Va, Nov. Sd, 1861.
General Joseph E. Johnston, Commanding
Department of the Potomac gsa-..
SIR-Reports have been and are being wide
ly circulated to the effect that prevented Gen.
Beauregard from pursuing the enemy after the
battle of Manassas, and subsequently restrained
him from advancing upon Washington city -
Though such statements may have been made
merely for my injury, and in that view their
notice might be postponed to more conven-
lent season, they have acquired importance
from the fact that they served to create dis
trust, to excite disappointment, and must en-
barrass the administration In its further efforts
to reinforce the armies of the Potomac, and
generally to provide for the public defence
For these public considerations, I call upon
you as the Commanding General, and as par
ty to all the conferences held by me on the 2lst
and 22d Of July, to say whether [ obstructed
the pursuit of the enemy after the victory at
Manassas, or have ever objected to an advance
or other active operations which it was feasible
for the army to undertake?
-F7 Very respectfully. yours, &c,
JEFFERSON DAVIS.