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National Republican., 1881-04-23
2SanfeS--S Situations.

INTERPRETATIONS BY TWO RESPECT
w able white girls TO do ChamberwOrk or wait on
tables will go separately together good reference
Address NJ s, Republican office. ap&S3t$
UTANTED-BY A COL0RED GIRL, A PLACE
w TO do plain Cooking, Washing, and Ironing in a
small family, or Chamberwork- Apply at Il Cove
nant street, between Ninth and Tenth and Q and r
streets northwest ap2l-3t*
"ANTED-BY A LADY, POSITION AS A
w Companion to an elderly lady invalid re-
quiring light attention Address MARIE, Republic
can office. ap21
WANTED-A LADY WISHES A POSITION AS
w Translator of the Norwegian, Swedish, and Dam
ish languages Correspondent or Copyist. Address
or call at 1905 Riggs street northwest ap2l
UTANTED-BY a HOUSEKEEPER, A PLACE
w at the Springs, or would take care of a house
during the summer months. Call or address HOUSE
KEEPER, $40 Tenth street northwest ap3lSt*
UTANTED RESPECTABLE YOUNG
w colored man, situation as Driver or TO work
around the house; good reference. Address 2l2l
Massachusetts avenue ap2O-3t$
UTANTED-BY AN AMERICAN WIDOW. A
w situation Housekeeper in widower's fam
n.y. objection TO of children; best of refer
enceS. Address AMERICAN WIDOW, Republican
Office. ap20-St*
WTANTED-BY A COLORED MAN A sITUA-
w ton Driver Waiter or TO do general house
work. Apply to H. PRATHER, S5 Massachusetts,
avenue northwest. apaG3t*
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2SanfeS-- --@oonns.


WANTED-BY SETTLED LADY, MAY l. a
w large, airy Room, nicely furnished, second story.
front with Board in private family at reasonable
streets northwest viii De permanent II suited refer
enSes enc gwen ana giving t,
UTANTED-BoARD AND ROOMS FOR HUS-
w band and wife, three year-Old child, and ser
want: two rooms and board; state best terms. Ad-
dress c. B.. Republican office. ap23St$
uTANTED-BY A GENTLEMAN AND WIFE
w a nice suite of Rooms. with Board. Address,
stating terms and location, PoSt-Oice Box 691; no
postal cards. ap2-St$
UTANTED-A YOUNG GENTLEMAN WANTS
w permanent Board, with Room, in private Chris
tan family at reasonable rates; reference given. Ad-
dress, with terms C. W. F., Republican office. 22St<
UTANTED-MAY I, ROOM AND BOARD FOR
w lady and daughter in trst-class private FAM
lily, between and K and Ninth and Fourteenth
nent if suited Address Ms B., Republican Office
ap22 3t*
"ANTED-A LARGE FURNISHED ROOM,
w fronting south on " street or MaSSschaSetIs
Address C. s., Republican office. ap2l-st*
2SanfeS--&o,lses.
7cl1>.lI1S. U1ANTED~A HOUSE OF NINE OR TEN
w rooms, within four squares of Sixteenth and
streets, by careful and responsible tenant until oe-
tOber rent in advance and reference required. Ad-
dress T., Republican office. ap25-3t<
UTANTED-BY A LADY AND GROWN SON,
w the care of House during the summer; viii
take good care oft. Address CAREFUL, Republican
Office. ap233t*
VITANTED-MAY l, 4 SMALL HOUSE OR
w three unfurnished Rooms, second floor, north
part of city; must be low Address, stating
terms. L. z. W, Republican Office. ap2-St*
UTANTED-TO TAKE CHARGE OF A HOUSE
w for the summer by lady Of refinement; no in-
cumbrance; best of reference. Call or address Mrs.
ROC ERS 1l3f Eleventh street northwest. ap22-3tS
UTANTED-A GENTLEMAN AND WIFE DE-
w sire till November q furnished House or suite
of Rooms, with or without Board; terms must be
moderate. Address COMFORT, Republican Office.
ap22-3t$
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Sor ale--2Hiscellaneo,ts

NOR SALE-WHITE LEGH0RN EGGS, 75
4 cents setting of Is; pure bloOds; come and see
for YOURSELF Eggs left anywhere the line of Ave
Address iii South Carolina avenue south
east. 23-3t%
NOR SALE-DON'T FAIL TO GO TO THE BA-
II Zaar, g3S Louisiana avenue, when you want TO buy
Horse, Buggy or Harness cheaper than elsewhere in
in the city. ap22-St*
TSOR SALE CHEAP SHANTIES fEIGHT
u rooms in one building, Eleventh street, between
and J, to be removed. Inquire at 707 II street.
ap22-3t%
NOR RAFFLE-A BEAUTIFUL SET OF OLD
II Mine Diamonds, 81 in number, richly set in mod
ern style, of most exquisite workmanship, Lace
Pin and pair of Earrings. The rattle will be con-
Quoted by the following well-known business men of
this city: r. A. Hooe. ], w. Drew R. III. Taylor The
set will be exhibition at ]. \. KARHaS Jewelry
Store, 629 Pennsylvania avenue, Tickets may be had
at the stores of the abovenamed gentlemen. 22-3t*
National Republican., 1881-04-23

TNOR RENT-CALL AND SEE OUR LIST OF
IL property for rent JOHN SHERMAN & Co,
fe3u ST Cloud Building
National Republican., 1881-04-23
SUMMER BOARDING


One of the pleasantest homes on the Potomac.
Twenty miles from Washington seven from Mount
Vernon Steamer w. w. COrceran lands at the wharf
every day. Postoffice in the Hail. fine Library,
plenty of all kinds of Fruit Terms reasonable Re
ter to L. L Blake. Address s. NJ. SMITH,
ma2qImo Gunston Hall. Va.
National Republican., 1881-04-23
Summer 21oar0ina.

GUNNER BOARDING TWO UNENGAGED
- Family Rooms can be had at my large summer
residence. Apply by postal the premises, Sew
enth street road. Open May !. JOHN B. CLAGET'T,
RriO POSf-CffiCa
National Republican., 1881-04-23
Sor 2Renf-2 2Hiscellaneous

J1OR RENT MAY 1.-THE ELEGANT STABLE
II Just vacated by Hon. William N. Evarts, on Fif-
teenth street, near K Apply to ]. T. OLMSTEAD,
I4l6 New York avenue. ap2}H
NOR RENT-FOR SIX MONTHS, TWO-STORY
Il Brick Stable and Carriage House, cheap inquire
at 1916 II street northwest apl93ts
National Republican., 1881-04-23

A LADY OF QUIET, INDUSTRIOUS HABITS
N would like TO form the acquaintance of some re-
fined elderly gentleman of means that would render
her assistance. Address MABEL, Republican Office.
ap233t*
DOTHE PROTESTANTS OF FRENCH NATIV-
~ ity hold religious meetings in this city? 223t*
A LADY FROM THE NORTH DESIRES TO
"A make the acquaintance of gentleman of means
who is willing assist her Address for three days
Mrs. BERTHA J., Republican Office. ap21-3t*
nOSIE: COME IMMEDIATELY; ALL SHALL
- be as you wish. LETIE. ap201m$
National Republican., 1881-04-23
EASY FEET, &c.
ADVERTISING CARDS.

Two sets of very handsome cards sent for loc sets
erly Mass ma30-Im
National Republican., 1881-04-23
Proposals.
Proposals for Telegraph-POles.

The Western Union Telegraph Company invites pro-
posals until TWELVE O'CLOCK, MAY l, 1881, for
furnishing one hundred and fifteen (I15) CHESTNUT
TELEGRAPH-POLES forty (40) feet in length.
one hundred poles to be not less than seven inches
in diameter at the top and not less than fourteen
inches in diameter at the butt Fifteen poles to be not
less than eight inches in the diameter at the top and
fifteen inches at the butt all to be of live and sound
Chestnut timber, reasonably straight well trimmed
and barked, and delivered at the pOstholes, where
needed. along the County Road between Fort Runyon
and the Georgetown Aqueduct, Virginia, by May 20,
1881.
Bills to be paid between the 18th and 18th of the
month following their delivery.
The right s reserved 10 reject any and all bids
cept any which may for the best interest of
the Company.
Proposals should be sealed and addressed to the
dersgned, indorsed Proposals for Telegraph Poles
No. -
SUPERINTENDENT WESTERN UNION
anoSIt TELEGRAPH CO.. Richmond Va
National Republican., 1881-04-23
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CSPECIFICATION WRITER, AND TO MAKE
= preliminary examinations for portion OF the
time Address SPECIFICATION, Republican Office
ap23-3t*
VITANTED-A FIRST-CLASS CLOTHING
w Salesman one well experienced in the city
trade; good salary paid for the same. Address T. s.
X, Republican office. apSS5s
VTANTED-A COOK AND LAUNDRESS, WITH
w good city references. Apply at Quarters D.
United States Navy-Yard apZ55t%
UTANTED-A FIRST-CLASS CATERER TO
w take the dining-roOm and kitchen at 4li
Sixth street northwest; none but competent person
and one who can give references need apply. 2S5t-
VITANTED-A FIRST-CLASS WHITE GIRL, TO
w care for child and Sew; must be well recon-
mended and willing to leave the city for the summers
wages $40 Send address and references to Mrs. a. b.
Republican Office. apSSSt<
VTTANTED-A SEAMSTRES5-ONE WHO UN-
w derstands fitting and trimming fine dresses and
can operate Wheeler & Wilson machine. Call or ad-
dress 100 Tenth street northwest. apSS3t$
VTANTED-A NORTH GERMAN AS NURSE
w for child of three years and Seamstress.
Apply 1923 K street northwest before Or after
p. m. ap2-5<
UTANTED-A GIRL FOR GENERAL HOUSE
w work; must come recommended. Call at 80
First northeast between and II o'clock to-day
ap22-3t*
UTANTED-A GIRL CAN FIND PLACE TO
w do plain Cooking and general HouSewOrk by
applying with references, at l3l Maryland avenue
northeast. ap1-St<
UTANTED-A RESPECTABLE, HEALTHY
wv white woman as Wet Nurse. Address Dr. W,
Republican Office. ap2l-3t*
uTANTED-A YOUNG, RELIABLE, ASIIABLE
w woman to Nurse and assist in light Housekeep-
ing. Bring satisfactory recommendations, and call
after 40 O'Clock p. M at 15lI Vermont avenue H-3t
National Republican., 1881-04-23

IF YOU WANT To BUY, SELL. RENT, OR
Trade City or Country Property, come and see the
great bargains at WILLIAM H. MAIN & BROTH
ERS, ST. Charles Hotel Third street and Penn
sylvania avenue northwest. ma19tf
National Republican., 1881-04-23

UNOR RENT-SUAIAER RESIDENCE-A DE-
II lightful Summer Residence in Virginia, 81 miles
from city, Virginia Midland Railroad; house
large and newly finished; fine water groves fshing
and boating; orchard, garden, vegetables and
paStuTage included; especially low railroad rates OBJ
tanned; for family residence or summer boarding the
situation is unusually desirable; full description and
terms on application. Call at or address Room :,
Dodge Building, corner Ninth and streets north
west apZI-3tE
National Republican., 1881-04-23
REBELLION.
(AGter LonsfeIIow.)

For The Republican.
National Republican., 1881-04-23
Proposals for Stationery.

SECRETAgY'S OFFICE,
SENATE THE UNITED STATES,
WASHINGTON. ID. C., April o. 1881.
Sealed proposals will be received at this Office until
TWELVE O'CLOCK NJ, JUNE ], 1881. for furnishing
STATIONERY for the use of the Senate Of the United
States for the next fiscal year.
Blank forms of proposals, showing the quantity and
quality of each article and the form 6f bond TO be
signed by the bidder and suretes, Will BE- furnished
application to this Office.
Proposals should be indorsed, Proposals for Sta
Onery for the Senate and be directed the Secre-
tary of the Senate, Washington
Proposals and specimens must be delivered at the
Office free of charge.
JNO. G.. BURCH,
ap23S-4w Secretary of the Senate of the Z. s.
National Republican., 1881-04-23
Business Chances.

Business Chances.
IIoR sALE-uGAR STORE $500 ON PENN
Fourand-a half street northwest. ap22att
INOR SALE-GRoCERY STORE ON PENNSYL-
Il vania avenue; price 500; wen supplied must be
sold at once A p. CLARK, 20 -Four -and-a.half
street northwest. ap2St*
IIOR sALE-CIGAR STORE, AT ACTUAL COST;
good locality; fine oppor tlnity; satisfactory rea-
sons for selling. Address j. MARSHALL, l3 = street
rJNO PROPERTY OWNERS-HAVING A LARGE
Il and increasing demand for small and medium
eligible Building Lots and Sites for blocks. parties
having such property to sell wiz find it TO their ad
vantage to put it into hands for disposal NJ. NJ.
ROHRER, Second National Bank Building. 1612t
T IBERAL RATE OF INTEREST ALLOWED
- on Time Deposits; United States Bonds bought
Where by J. h sQUIER & CO, Bankers, 14I6 PENN
sylvania avenue. ma26H
S1OOOsSSfi S sSs dARsER real s5iee idNsI3 ASR
street northwest ia27-3m
2Boaroins.
PoARDING-A FEW LADIES AND GENTLE
ID men can be accommodated with frst-class Table
Board; also two large, handsomely furnished Rooms
for rent. at $40 New York avenue. ap23-6t*
street northwest. ap22-9t*
I7c PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NEAR
It y Sixth street and B. and P. depot-First-
class Table Board and well-furnshed Rooms from S.
$40 per week: 81 to s150 per day, so to $50 per
month. Mrs. o. G. HOWARD. ap2l6t*
DOARDING-A FEW LADIES AND GENTLE
ID men can be accommodated with irst-class Table
Board, at 80 New York avenue. ap1S6t$
RoARpLNG TWO LARGE. HANDsoMELY
lines of ears, with frst-cass Board, no children, at
go New York avenue. apl5St*
TNHETREMONTH HOUSE OFFERS GOOD ROOMS,
i with frst-class hoteLboard. for s25 and $50 per
month: house is well furnished, heated with steam.
National Republican., 1881-04-23
Sor @enf--&ouses.

TIOR PENTHOUSE, BARN. AND q ACRES
E of Land, one mile from Boundary, for dairy or
gardening purposes. Apply at Room u, Section A,
POst-Ofice Department. ap2.}3Ls
National Republican., 1881-04-23

Proposals for Paving with Asphalt
Various Streets and Avenues in
the City of Washington, ID. G..
ENGINEER DEPARTMENT,
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
WAsHINGToN, April q, 1881.
BY direction of the Board of Commissioners, sealed
proposals will bereceived at this Office until TWELVE
O'CLOCK NJ, on THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1881, for
paving with ASPHALT sundry streets and avenues
in this city.
Blank forms of proposal and specifications be
obtained at this office upon application therefor to-
gether with all necessary information and bids upon
these forms will alone be considered.
The right is reserved TO reject any or all bids or
parts of bids.
". J. TWINING,
Major of Engineers q. s. A.,
ap23 ct Engineer Commissioner District of Columbia.
National Republican., 1881-04-23

For The Republtcd.
National Republican., 1881-04-23

NOR RENT HOUSES, ALL MODERN M
Il provements, SIS and $40, LIE DrOit Park; street
near by Offices and Stores in lie DrOt Building.
a. l. BARBER & co. ap22-ISt
National Republican., 1881-04-23

CTPECIFICATIoN WRITER, AND TO MAKE
- preliminary examinations for a portion of the
time Address SPECIFICATION, Republican Office
National Republican., 1881-04-23

NOR PENTHOUSE 20 c STREET NORTH
IL west; modern improvements; to q good tenant,
SIS per month. Inquire within ap-45rS
National Republican., 1881-04-23

OfflCE hOOMS III Nos. 80 an(
half st. u W; also in45S Louisiana ay
Can for Weekly RPns-LtsG
Morris tribune., 1881-10-27
Fat TarkeyS.

There is profit in raising turkeys, if they
are marketed in a condition to have the adj
vantage of high prices. 1t pays t. have
everything Ill prime order when presented
for sale in the market, but in nothing is shis
more important than turkeys. 1t is but a
short time in the history of a turkey from
the shell to the market, FAY seven months.
After the first few weeks they are hardy and
generally get their living on the farm from
the range on pastures and fields from the
insect tribes, many of which are injurious
to the crops But from now they should be
pushed and made plump and fat by extra
care and feeding 1t is sorry and disgust
ing sight to see lean, bony carcasses pre-
sented in market, poorly dressed and worse
prepared. One feels sorry for the owners
purse and for his enterprise. They are not
agreeable to the sight, nor are they really
fit to eat. Asa consequence they are sold
at less than half the price that full fed,
plump, fat turkeys, which were neatly and
sweetly prepared, will command in any
market.
THANKSGIVING, and even Christmas and
NV Years, are but few weeks hence,
when turkeys are in demand, and the de-
mand is always for good ones. Now is the
time to commence full feed and careful
attention to them. In travel, it is noticed
there is goodly supply on hand, and those
who wish to be amply rewarded for raising
them will have them in condition SO that
the lovers of good eating cannot refuse q
round price for them. Feed them often
and regular with rich food. Get them tame.
Get them fat Dress carefully. Keep
them in proper shape. Then take them
proudly to market, and don't be ashamed to
demand o good price.
Morris tribune., 1881-10-27
The Rights Of Farmers Girls.

A great deal has been said and written
concerning the rights of farmers boys, but
nothing about the girls. 1t is common
thing for farmers to pay their sons fair
wages for their work, yet the daughters do
not receive dollar from month to month.
Why should this difference exist between
the farmers girl and the boy? The former
is quite as much entitled to reward for SER
vices as the latter. In truth, the farmers
girl is the more valuable of the two. She
is expected in many cases to arise very
early, get breakfast, clean up the house,
and prepare the other meals required
through the day; or if not, to largely aid in
these household duties. In addition, she
is looked upon by father, mother and
brother to entertain company-to act as
hostess, at least to act as creditable sec.
ond to the mother, and while she may be
the pride of the family. and regarded as
sort of privileged character, yet much is
expected of her in ten thousand smaller
features of home life. Why, then. should
she not be encouraged with at least as much
pay as the boy? In addition to that. the
farm house should be made as attractive
as possible-with piano, plenty of books,
newspapers, and pictures; cultivate taste
in the girls for flowers. These features,
with a moderate amount of work, should
produce happy, contented home life on
the farm-ANOn
Morris tribune., 1881-10-27
Notes on Killing Weeds.

Grass md weeds of every description
growing in gravel walks may be extermina-
ted the most expeditiously and cheaply by
the application Of common salt in liberal
quantities. If one dose is not sufficient,
apply second. Two applications of salt
will not only kill the weeds now growing,
but will prevent their springing up next
season. A barrel of salt, costing but
trif3e over dollar, will destroy more weeds
in gravel walk than q man can kill in the
course of week. A gravel walk entirely
free from weeds is highly ornamental as
we'll as useful, but its value and beauty are
both destroyed by the presence of weeds
and grass. Plnntain is more effectually
eradicated by pulling it up with the hands
after heavy rain. 1t may also be destroy
ed by running sharp spade an inch or two
below the surface Of the ground. So de-
stroy burdocks and MULLEN, it is advisable
to cut the stalks. two or three inches below
the surface, and to drop q handful Of salt
on the portion Of the root that remains in
in the ground.
Morris tribune., 1881-10-27
WHAT TIME Is IT2
From the Liyerpool Msil

FROM the liverpool Mail
What time 10 IT,
limo to DO veil
IfEsa 70 live better
Sise up that grudge-
answer that letter
Speak that str 4 word to sweeten sorrow;
oo HAT 800 deed you would leave till to-mor-
Time to try hard
In that new situation
Time to build up on
A solid foundation
Giving up needlessly, changing aud drifting:
Leaving the quickslnds that ever are shifting.
What time is tg
Time to be thrifty;
Farmers take warning,
Plough in the springtime-
Sow in the morning
Spring rain is coming, zephyrs are blowingS
Heaven will attend to the quickening and grow
ing
Time to count cost
Lessen expenses
Time to look we'll
To the gates and the fencesi
Making and mending, as good workers should
Shutting out evil and keeping the goos.
What time is it?
Time 10 be earnest,
Laying up treasure;
Time to be thoughtful,
Choosing true pleasure;
Loving stern justice-of truth being fond;
Making your word just as good as your bond
Time to be happy,
Doing your best
Time to be trustful,
Leaving the rest,
Knowing in whatever country or cline
Neer can We call back one minute Of time.
Morris tribune., 1881-10-27

81? A cross to bear?" asked the father,
wonderingly; what do you mean?"
Nine children, and seven boys at that!"
replied the, stranger, adding bitterly, 81
have but two, and each of them is nail in
my coffin"
Mine are not" said the teacher with de-
cision.
"How does that happen?" asked the
guest.
Because have taught them the noble
art of obedience. Isn't that 80, children?"
''Yes" cried the children. "And you obey
me willingly?' The two little girls laughed
rogulshly, but the seven youngsters shouted
eyes, dear father, truly"
Then the father turned to the guess and
fn'd at that de door were waiting tt come te
take one of my nine children, would
say"-and here he pulled off his velvet cap
and hurled it at the door-"Rascal. who
cheated you into thinking that had one too
many?"
The stranger sighed; he saw that it was
only disobedient children that make father
unhappy.
One of the nine children OF the poor
school-master afterward became widely
known; he was the sanity pastor Oberlin.
Morris tribune., 1881-10-27
A Happy Home
From the German.

From the German.
A pretty story abouta German family dis
closes the secret of happy home, wherein
Joy aboundeth, though there are many to
feed and clothe:
A teacher once lived in Strasburg who
had hard work to support his family. His
chief Joy in life, however. was in his nine
children, though it was no light task to feed
them oil.
His brain would have reeled and his
heart sunk, had he not trusted in his heav-
enly Father, when he thought Of the num-
Der of jackets, shoes, stockings and dresses
they would need in the course of a year,
and of the quantity Of bread and potatoes
they would eat.
His house, too, was very close quarters
for the many beds and cribs, to say nothing
Of the room required for the noise and fun
which the merry nine made.
But father and mother managed very well,
and the house was pattern Of neatness
and order.
One day there came guest to the house.
AS they sat at dinner the stranger, looking
at the hungry children about the table, said
compassionately: aPoor man, whata cross
vsu have to bear!''
Morris tribune., 1881-10-27
A FAIRY AFLOAT.

The following description of the fairy
vessel represented on this page is from the
Cincinnati Commercial: The hull is OF the
finest selected white oak, braced, bolted
and riyeted in the most skilliul and work
nanIille manner, and is GA feet in length,
"A feet breadth Of beam, % feet depth Of
hold, and draws twenty inches OF water.
She carries tubular boil er, and two beauti-
iul little engines, made expressly for her,
by the Ohio Machine Co., Middleport, y.
The dining-room is situated between the
boiler and engine rooms, and is artistically
grained, with frescoed ceiling. 1t is fur
nisled in the Queen Anne style, and the
silver, china and table linen are of the finest
character. The pilot-house, cabin, main
,ofon and Captains Office are ON the saloon
deck and are luxurious in their furnishing
Morris tribune., 1881-10-27
HUMOK OFTHE MARCH.

How the Ladies Kissed Gen. POsey for the
Mississippi Brigade.
Frank H. Foote in the Philadelphia Times.
In the march up the Valley of the Shen-
andUah the abundance of raspbC rries offer
good. One evening vast field of them
attracted our attention and the whole di-
vision of Anderson were stopped perforce,
because there were none left in the ranks
to move on, and went in to FILL up" Gen
eneral Wilcox face-cautiously remarked
to one of his colonies to "turn out your cat
tie to Craze, and when he thought they had
surteit ordered the colonel to drive on
his cattle" Passing through the town of
Charlestown, Va, the ladies of the place
in their fervor caused General posey to dis
mount and kissed him for the Mississippi
Brigade" and would not let him off lightly.
Sharpsburgh was reached and a rest given
us for several hours, which some Of us oc-
cupied in reveries of the battle fought
there nearly year previous. While sitting
on porch of cottage with comrade a
door tehind us WAS partly opened and q
lady quietly asked us if we
did not wish for something
to eat. Asserting, we were told to
go through the gate to the rear of the
house, SO as not to attract much attention,
which we did. The lady soon appeared
with bread, milk and butter, anda delicious
lunch it was. After disposing of it we
thanked her for her kindness and started
away. She called us back and said, III a
quiet, digniiied manner: II have given free
ly to you men such as have to give, but
assure you it is not done for any sympathy
for your case, for it is one abhor and de-
test, but because l thought you were tired
and hungry. l hope to see the Union pre-
served and pray it may be. without any
more battling, for 1 have dear ones in the
Union army fighting for its preservation"
The quiet dignity and patriotism of the
lady made deep impression on me, one
that shall never forget. One evening,
while quietly trudging along near Betty
vile, an aged negress, leaning on fence,
put the query to us:
"Is dere any more soiers to hind youns?'
Replying in the affirmative, she broke
out again: Fore God, nebber seed SO
many people afore. Tree days dey've bin
passin', and now here's more. Jes think,
all desc people in de wurl, and deys oil
got mammies.