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cote might nave Sinlicu ~ uIIli-
self as he lay asleep in his little bed
room, in sole possession of the
house, while the whole family had
gone off, moved by an impulse, on
an errand which not one of them
could have told to another.
Joe awake and on his feet might
have been resisted; but Joe asleep,
with those two expectant stockings
yawning in the basement, was an
impersonation of that faith which
moves mountains.
1t all came about very naturally
and easily. Mr.. Foote at first ex-
pressed some regret that the knife
lie had given Joe on his birthday
was not of better quality, and,
now that the boy had lost it, it
seemed only fair to get him another.
This accomplished at the very first
cutlery store, his mother followed in
the purchase of new boys book,
which she very much regretted she
had not heard of in time to get for
his birthday. His sisters, too, re-
membered various little things that
Joe liked, or had their memories
quickened by the sight of new
devices for good boys, as they walk
ed along, and SO they were all well
laden with Christmas things when
they finally reached home.
l can not doubt that Joe smiled
there in his sleep; and if the fruitful
stockings ran over with their numer-
Gus gifts, the family wisely con-
Guided not to make any remarks
that might bring to light the incon-
sistency OF the givers' purposes and
actions.
The next morning all but Joe
awoke with slight feeling of I'M
certainty whether it was Sunday or
some other day. Joe knew before
he was awake that it wasn't Sunday,
still he did feel a little doubtful if
it was Christmas.
But slowed away in seldom
used nook of his closet were some
very good reminders of Christmas,
until he should descend to the base
ment. Joe's father would have been
pleased enough if he could have
looked into his boys closet just
then, as Joe was taking out of their
hidins-place six small packages, all
neatly wrapped and tied with long
loops, SO that they could be hung
On door-knobs. These presents he
had purchased with some money
given him to spend for himself.
With the little bundles arranged
Oh his arm for distribution. he stole
softly in his stocking-feet through
the hall, hanging each article on its
knob, without disturbing
.he occupants of the rooms, who
we're still cozily abed.
This done, he went down to the
basement in easy hopefulness. And
ne was not doomed to disappoint-
nent, the contents of the crowded
stockings yAelding more than the
Usual amount of Joy and admiration.
And when the family came down
% breakfast, how delightful it all
vas. Every one was SO pleased
With the pretty present Joe had pur-
chased for them, that it was long
line before the happy family could
'ubside to the folmality of the
morning meal. Joe himself became
OF a higher pleasure than
Christmas had heretofore brought,
when his father expressed his hearty
satisfaction in the gift his son had
sriyap him. orJ .,,;
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must wait till Christmas.
But Christmas was approaching,
and Joe soon found himself face to
face with an anticipation which was
not pleasurable; an entirely now
position in his experience. In fact,
the numerous preparations in the
world outside began to produce a
slightly depressing sensation in the
members of Mr.. Foote'S family.
Even Bessie. usually firm in her de-
cisions, could not help wishing they
had chosen Christmas and given up
the birthdays. But it was too late
now. SO they all carefully avoided
any allusion to the coming festival,
each hoping by silence to create the
impression in the others that the
whole plan was eminently satisfac-
tory.
lIr. Foote, quietly reading in his
easy chair, was really the only one
quite at ease, all the minds of the
family being more OF less ruffied,
on Christmas eve, by some thoughts
as to what might be going on in
Joe's mind, for, contrary to his GUS
tom, he had betaken himself to bed
ut an unusually early hour. Mrs.
Foote and her older dau hters were
busy with their sewing near the ia
bic where Mr.. Foote was enjoying
the cheerful tires.and his evening
paper, when Bessie suddenly broke
into the room with the exclamation:
Joe has hung up his stockings !"
Mr.. Foote laid the paper on his
knees, and the busy needles made
slight pauses, but no'one spoke.
He has hung up both He never
hung up but one beforel" added
Bessie. dropping helplessly into the
nearest chair.
THAT was naughty in joe" said
Mrs. Foote, in tone in which des-
pair and apology oddly mingled.
Some time elapsed, during which
no one ventured to remark, and Mr.
Foote still looked into the fire.
Strangely vivid recollections came
to him OF a country boy, long-for-
gotten Christmases, an empty stock
ing and a disappointed heart. He
slowly took down his Eyeglasses
from their perch and put them in his
pocket; he folded up his paper soft
" and laid it on the table, and with
the air of man who would rather
the fact should not be observed, he
rose quietly from his chair, and in
a very indifferent voice said: "Bes-
sic, viii you hand me my.coat?"
"Why, You are not going out o.
exclaimed Mrs. Foote, excitedly.
eyes; l think l will take a short
walk" replied Mr.. Foote, still in
differently, though knowing per-
fectly well that walk was most |
unusual performance for him in the |
evening after busy day.
Il believe I will go with you,"
said his wife, cheerily, and going at |
once for her hat and shawl.
LET Us go too, said all the girls,
and with that liveliness which indi-
Gates relief from dilemma.
All were soon ready, and Mr.. and |
Mrs. Foote, leading the way, they |
were soon on the pavement of a
well-lighted street, moving with the
crowd, o. pausiug at the shop win
dows to see the unusual and final |
attractions of the season.
Ii people would dream facts in
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JOE CONGUERs.

up from their occupations with
kind, interested faces. 1--WE can
give up our birthdays or Christ
mas" began Bessie, slowly.
That is good idea," broke in
Emily, the older sister. These
numerous gift-days and pleasure
makings draw too heavily upon our
pockets"
But what will Joe say?" This
time they nearly all spoke together.
After a little pause, Bessie said,
with hopeful decision, "Oh, per-
haps he won't care"
"Now, Joe was the last, but by
no means the least member in Mr..
Foote'S family. He had arrived
late, after this goodly row of girls,
and after his parents had given up
an oft-expressed desire that boy
might be among the number. And
if helpful hands and warm hearts
make the reception, Joe came
$50 the world as a gentleman comes,
To lodgings ready furnished"
He was now twelve years old,
but had not worn out his well
come" OF Il plant, pleasant ma
ture, he fully answered, SO far, all
the demands made upon him. No
one had ever heard him speak a
rough or unkind word, and in all
the little affairs of everyday life, he
was easily helpful enough to satisfy
his loving family. 1t Is true, Mr..
Foote, who had struggled through
u hard and self-denying youth to an
honorable position in the world,
began to have some uneasiness in
regard to his sons character, and
to suffer the first disturbing, per-
picking doubt as to the future of a
boy to whom life was such holi-
day affair, and who would never be
able, he feared, to take any other
view of it.
But these fatheriy doubts and
fears Mr.. Foote carefully kept to
himself. His family were very low
ing and confiding, and Mr.. Foote
was not without courage; but I
doubt if he would have been willing
to contemplate the shock that would
have come to all, if this beloved son
had been closely criticised. SO Joe
spent his thoughtless pleasant days
undisturbed by criticism; and when
Bessie broached the question of the
morning for her brothers decision
Christmas being nearly year away
and birthdays close at hand-he
chose, in his easy way, to keep the
near pleasure; and SO it came about
that there was to be no Christmas
celebration that year in Mr.. Foote's
house.
Bessie's plan worked admirably. +!
The birthdays, scattered through |
the year, had been made much of,
and Joe's, coming late in Septem- !
Der, had really been a great affair. |
Joe himself had enjoyed it wonder
fully-evep beyond his usual happy
way. 1t was very gratifying to have
so many new things in advance of
all his playmates; and the balls, the |
books, knives and the marbles were |
all of the best, for Joe is to have
no presents at Christmas" was the |
reason for extra in
diligence on this particular birth
day. 1t was al very delightful, and !
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-08-31

"What place is that ?" asked 8 country.
man OF a newsboy, pointing TO the State
house in Boston. "Tbat," said the newsboy,
sis the State gas.hOuse." "That so ?"
muttered the stranger; "then all have to
say il, you've got burned nice gas houses In
Boston," "Tbey amt making any gas
there just now" explained the boy the
retorts are only going In the winter and
spriDg." Herald.
The passengers by the steamship Cybele,
which went ashore at Anticosti, have arrived
at Montreal. The total number on board
was fifty-four, including the crew.
During heavy thunder-shower at PIovi-
dence, r. l., Sunday afternoon, the First
Presbyterian church and two or three
other buildings were struck by lightning.
A dozen persons in Wytheyille were
made violently sick last week, and it is sup
posed from using cream from cow that
had eaten milk-weed. +u
Eight prisoners escaped from the county
Jail at Mays Landing, N. j., Sunday night
during the absence Of the deputy sheriff at
Atlantic City. ssa,sl
A retinion OF the Colored National Guard
OF the United States will begin at st. Louis
Monday, TO continue three days.
The strike Of laborers Ia the Lachine Coal.
Works, Montreal, has ended, the contract.
ofs conceding an advance Of o per cent. In
wages. go
The Supreme Lodge Of Knights OF Pyth-
las will hold It's next biennial session at De-
troll In 1852. e@af4 -. s,Hsy
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The Button that was shot from Gene
raj Haucock's Coat Mt Gettysburg.

The Little Rock Gazette, in recent
issue, says. Yesterday well-dressed man
but this is not a fashion article; what's the
use 10 describing mans dresst Anyway,
the man entered a store, and taking brass
button from his pocket he handed 1t to
bystander, and remarked:
"Ratber q valuable relic. This button
was shot from General Hancock's coat at the
hattie OF Gettysburg. My father was on
Uancock's stan, and picked up the button
when it fell from the Generals coat"
81 should think that it was valuable"
said the man, examining 1t. "From Han
cocks coat, Well, / declare. What'll you
take for IT,? Excuse me, sir, should not
have asked such silly question"
"No offence, sir. l wouldn't sell tue
relic. OF course. as it is bound to me by
more than one tie. My father is dead"
And the man looked away, while the other
party turned and made foreign remark TO
a boy that stood by the counter lazily turn
ing the leaves OF a lot OF sheet-muslc.
d" No, / wouldn't sell it," continued the
man, "but as / am in strained circum-
stances am going to the pawn-shop ana
pawn it,"
"Don't do that. Let me take it."
"Well, loan me S."
the relic-mar. had carefully taken down the
address OF the capitalist he walked out.
About five minutes aiterward the clerk In
a neighboring store entered, and eXclalm-
ed "See here, fellers; / reckon I've got
the boss relic-a button shot from General
Hancock's coat at the battle OF Gettysburg"
He then unwrapped lot OF oil-paper from
around brass button.
"Where did you get 2" asked the man
who had similar curiosity.
81 cot it from man whose father picked
it up Just after a bullet had clipped 1t from
Hancock's coat. The poor fellow had
started to the pawn-shOp. L let him have
$40 on it,"
"What, no! boss" exclaimed another
man, entering the store and holding up
brass button; "here's a relic for you
shot from General Hancock's coat during
the"
"Say, there" said man, looking through
the doorway, ado you fellows want 10 see a
relic Ct the late war, shot"
"Pve got one tbatll beat it," said
man, STOPPING and fumbling in his vest
pocket.
"Hole on dar," said a colored man.
elem me show yer de boss curyasity.
Hits button got often"
ooh, let up," exclaimed several voices,
while the noise OF buttons rolling on the
floor was heard.
"Less look for that feller," said the first
victim. "Why, bust my buttons. some
body must have drawn on Hancock with
doube-barrelled shotgun"
The party went out, and the only lnfor-
nation learned OF him was that he had just
cut the buttons from an old army coat and
started for the next town.
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n only The rain would cease to beat,
n only The Winds would cease 70 p'oW,
II only The clouds WOULD beat Ietrta-
isnouId be perTvstiy happy know.
Al, dsy and every day, I walt
For something or other TO come ana go
TO make my pleasure perfect state,
To yu are nv heart q summer elow
or sure delight that will never 20.
But sll DAY, and every day, wait,
Ard the days run by aud the days run low,
And everything seems too soon or TOO late,
And never hnd what seeh, YOU koo"'
Never get just what want, you Know
There's always something or other amiss.
The tide Is at sbb when want II at dow,
A f.ck and flaw to mar the bliss
That might be easily perfect know.
III could but make things come and co.
y,ve waited now 50 long and 90 late.
That The hope had, like the tide. runs low'
Ard begin TO think that shall walt
Forever and ever like this. you know,
for things 10 come, that always co.
And begin TO think that perhaps, perhaps,
When time is so swift and Joy 80 slow,
I'D better make most OF the hours mat eihpse'
And the best OF the days that come and 40,
OR the years will be gone ere ever Know
And shah 81; weary. old, and sad,
Like weary old woman know.
And think of the days might have been gl&d.
OF the pieasures dropped and the things ict ~
For the things never could md, yon know.. -;
NORA PERRY.
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No. 4,
ETpTeSS.

No. Q Mail leaves Huntington daily, except Sum
day. The No. 2 train leaving Huntington on Satnr-
day lies over at White sulphur from $50 A. NJ.
Sunday till 3 A. M. Monday.
Virginia Midland mail from Danvile and Lynch
burg connects closely At Gordonsyllle with No. for
Richmond.
No. Express &c. p. 8. and r. p. steamer) leaves
Cincinnati at b. NJ. daily, and is due at Hunting
ton to connect with Ne. Express which runs daily
TO Richmond.
No 9 Accommodation leaves GOrdonsylle daily,
except Sunday at b:25 A. NJ. aud arrives at Rich
mOnd at A. NJ. On Mondays only runs from
stanton, leaving stanton Al Z:oo a. NJ.
No. 22 Mixed leaves stanton daily, except sum
day, at $40 4. VI. is connected with az Gordons-
Vile by Virginia Midland mail from Washington,
and arrives at Richmond at +. Nj.
SLEEPING-CARs ON No. from Huntington "a
White sulphur. ON No. from While Sulphur to
Richmond.
For rates. tickets, baggage-checks. &C., apply to
X. II. FISHER, Ticket Agent, Chesapeake and OHIO
depot, aud A. W. CARRIER, Ticket Agent, S2o
Main street. Richmond, Va. w. 81. ;. DUNN,
Engineer and Superintendent.
CONWAY u. HOWARD, General Passenger apc
Ticket Agent. au 20
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AUCTION SALES.--FUTURE Days.
by Augustine Royal,
(successor to Moody & RoyalD,
Real Estate Agent and Auctloneer.
Office corner Ninth and Hull streets,
Manchester, Va.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF A NICE
" LITTLE FARM OF EIGHTY ACRES OF
LAND. IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, ON MON
DAY. sEPTEMBER IS, 1880, AT 1880 p, ~,
CoEJNTY (THAT BEING COURT DAYh-By ,ir-
tue OF a decree OF the Circuit Court of said county
in the suit STYLED c. G. NcRae rs. A. III. Branch ct
1is and in pursuance OF said decree, Will expose
for sale, at pub tic auction, on the day above mem
TONED. the VERY DESIRABLE TRACT OF
LAND, containing EIGHTY ACRES, near the
Richmond and DanyiIle railroad, about five miles
below Powhatan station, adjoining the lands of
John r. Lacy's estate and Others.
TERMS: Cash sufficient to pay expenses OF sale
and suit: balance upon a credit OF SIX months, the
purchaser 10 execute bond TO bear interest from
dzy of sale; title TO be retained until the whole
purchase-money is paid and conyeyanc, ordered
by the Court. GEORGE MhSON,
Special Commissioner.
an 3ISSe 3467S9!O,Il&13
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"Well. say" said one Of our best young
men at North.Hill hop the other evening,
you know bout this fellah Hancock
Well, say, he amt same one that's president
OF insurance company, is he? Writes aw-
fully coarse band, you know!"
.'Naw," replied the best young man adj
Dire, sed, "be's man that signed Constitution
of United States; great politician, | reckon.
Had row with General Washington at
battle of Monmouth"
"Haw, no. interposed third best man,
Wtaint that felah. Cad, he's dead, man
'pon my soul he is"
We'll, say?" exclaimed the first best
Young man." wben'd he die"
Cant say 'em sure" replied the third
best young man, who appeared to be a
young man of broad Information on gen
eral topics, "but know he's dead. This
Hancock's q military maD-colOnel in the
army-and Governor Of some island near
New York."
The other best young men gathered
around him with a common expression OF
the iveliest interest. Finally one OF them
asked
"WeIl, say, what's he want to run for
President for If he's Governor Of an
sland?"
"Don't know" said the well-informed
best young man. "but guess he has to.
B'lieve after q fellows been governor OF an
island for bout so long as he has to retire, an
il he can't get to be President he has to-
hasn't got nothing to do, you know. don't
know Just bow it is.
"wel, say, who's this preacher fellow
Garfield that's runnin' the Democrats for
President?" asked the first best young
man, after an intelligent pause.
"Don't know much about him." said the
wel'.informed young man; "he's been Pre-
sident once, know"
"Takin' man or dancin' MANI" asked
the third best young man.
"Ohio man, l b'lieve they call him."
said the well.informed best young man.
"Wba's that 2" asked the other best
young men, in intelligent chorus.
"Pon my soul, / don't know" replied
the well-informed best young man, frankly.
"Some kind Of a--er, ah-er-kind OF a
mani dom know, IN sure"
And Just then the band struck up and
the three best walters in the room ceased
talking politics and abandoned the pro-
found study OF statecraft to join the giddy
mazes of the dance. The glory OF the land
Of freedom and the pride Of society is its
young Haukeye.
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No. l Mail leaves Richmond daily, except Sunday,
for Huntington Connects closely ut GordonSyiIe
for Lynchburg.
No. 3 Express runs daily, connects at Huntington
with steamers for Portsmouth, Mayssille ami Gin
Lvnchburg.
Virginia Midland Express from Washington con-
meets closely at GOrdOnsyille with No. for Hun
tugton, with Pullman Sleeper from Philadelphia 20
White SULPHUR
Virginia Midland Express from Danye and
Lynchburg connects closely at Charlottesville with
No. 3 for Cincinnati.
No. Accommodation leaves Richmond daily. ex-
cept sunday. AT $50 Z. NJ, and arrives at Corr
louisville at 7l5 L. NJ; on Saturdays OnlY will run
TO stanton. arriving at lG:l5 T.. NJ
No. 2 / iXed leaves Charlottesville daily, except
Sunday, al APO +. NJ. on arrival Of Virginia Mid
land mail from Danvie and Lynchburg, and ar
rives at WiamsOn's at 1915 A. NJ.
SLEEPING-CARS on No. 3 from Richmond 10
White sulphur. On No. from White sulphur TO
Huntington.
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By j. Thompson Brown,
Real Estate Agent ana AuctiOneer.

GALE OF A NEW BRICK DWELLING
- mo. ll4)A AND LOT on PINE BETWEEN
CARY AND CUMBERLAND SrREETS.-At the
request of the owner will offer for sale al public
auction, on the premises. on
FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 3, 1880,
At & O'Clock Z. NJ. that desirable NEW STOCK
BRICK DWELLING ia south Pine street. con-
aiming seven rooms; gas AND water &C. This pro-
perty is very desirable and should attract the aten
lion Of purchasers, either as n home or an Invest
men, being on the hest side Of the street. and only
one square from Monroe Park. II IS occupied at
present by excellent tenant at the rental of So
TERMS One third cash; balance at siE aud
Twelve months int rest added and secured by deed
Of trust. Different terms will be made, however, II
de fred. j. THOMPSON BROWN,
an 20 AuctiOn0er,
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EOR SALE, A VALUABLE FARM IN
Il CHARLES CITY COUNTY, NEAR JAMES
RIYER.-I shall offer for sale on

W WEDNESDAY,, SEPTEMBER IL lSoU,
on the premises. my farm known as COLESVILLE.
situated in Charles City county, Va. one mile from
WILCOX wharf. on James river, and containing 3Z5
ACRES OF LAND. 225 Of which are arabic and
now In high state of cultivation. This farm-One
OF the best in the most desirable part OF the coun-
ty-pOssesses unusual advantages. II Is convenient
TO churches Of nearly every denominations Is within
one mile Of a river landing and post-ofice aud only
two miles from the courthouse.
Upon the premises one large and cOmmodious
TWO.STORY DWELLING with ten rooms. an
OFFICE IN the yard, six good OUT-HOUSES in
good repair, with brick chmneys; two large
BARNS, and one new STABLE: one new STORE
HOUSE now doing good business. bold stream
Of excellent spring water rises upon and runs
through the farm.
There Is al present more than enough first. growth
PINE TIMBER 10 supply the premises and guam
ti.y Of young timber which VIII, in few years, be
large enough for cord WOOD
Persons desiring To inspect the premises can reach
them easily by the steamer Ariel from Richmond,
Norfolk. or any river landing
TERMS or SALE: Cash, $4,000; the balance In
easy payments to suit purchaser. Possession can be
had in thirty days from time of purchase.
For further particulars address,
A. C.. ADAMS.
au Is Wilcox Wharf. James river, va.
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By II. Seldom Taylor
Successor to james NJ. Taylor 4 SOM,
Real Estate Agent and Auctioneer,
Eleventh and Bank streets.
SALE OF ANICE LITTLE

TRUSTEES SALE OF a NICE LITTLE
l. FARM CONTAINING FIFTY ACRES, WITH
A FRAME DWELLING AND OTHER IMPROVE
MENTS THEREON, IN THE COUNTY OF HEN
RICO ABOUT EIGHT MILES OWTHEC CITY
OF RICHMOND.-By virtue Of a certain deed OF
trust executed by William +. Farrar (trustee),
Thomas Bailey. and Eliza Jane MS wife. to the un.
dersigned as trustee, dated January ~, 1872, and
of record I'm the clerks Office of Henrico County
Court In ID. b. SO, page 39S, 10 secure the payment
Of certain negotiable note therein mentioned, de-
fault having been made in the payment thereof.
viii proceed to sell at public auction, upon the pre-.
mises, on
SATURDAY THE 4THD DAY OF SEPTEMBER, $50,
LAND conveyed by said deed, containing FIFTY
ACRES, lying the road leading from Wilton TO
Four-NfiIe creek adjoining the lands of George
Turner and others, aud now occupied by said
Thomas Bailey.
TERMS Enough In cash 10 pay the expenses OF
sale and the sum Of 1884 AZ (Which Is the amount
Of said note and interest thereon to the day Of sae
and the residue upon such terms as the said Thomas
Bailey may direct. Ii. SELDOM TAYLOR,
an d Trustee.