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Mr.. HEwrrT's NEPHEW MARI

Mr. HEwITTs NEPHEW MARRIED.-Newburg, n.
Y, special 10 the New York World, December IL
says: Mott c. Hewitt, OF Trenton, y. j., and Miss
Martie jones' OF ST. Clair Pa, came TO this city
Saturday and were married by Rev. John Mac
naughton at the manse OF the Associate Reformed
church. The bridegroom is a nephew OF Mayor
elect Abram s. Hewitt, OF New York. He Is Q
bridge-bulder, doing business at Trenton. The
trip TO this city was made In order that Mr.. Mac.
naughtOn might oriciate as clergyman, he having
performed the ceremony for four members OF the
family, a sister OF the present bridegroom having
been the first bride at whoSewedding Mr. Macnaugh.
ton officiated after his ordination 10 the ministry.
All the parties were very anxious that the mar.
man requested the reporters not TO mention ii In
their paperS.
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A MnDrSs DEVICE
TALE WHICH CONVEYS A CHRISTMAS LESSON
TO THOSE WHO COURT THE Girls

TO THOSE WHO COURT THE GIRLS
MARY" said Georgetown mother to her dear and
only daughter, "has Harry proposed yeti"
"Ies, ma; he proposed last evening"
And You accepted him of course. Is he coming to
board with us: / wonder if he likes onions in his
stewed tomatoes"
Not 50 fast mother. didn't accept him"
Why, daughter, cannot understand VOL I thoueht
you loved Harry dearly"
$50 do, ma But now ma, remember this is a secret
something"
Good gracious, Does Harry drink?n
NO, ma not that You ma, have set my heart
on having sealskin sacque this winter Well if Harry
can take broad hints he understands that When he
proposed last night kept back the pulse to fall into
his arms. and. assuming indifference which did not
feel, told him would give him my ON Christ
mas Day. Now, ma, think Harry loves me- and if he
does, that sacque will be along bright and early on
Christmas morning 1t will arrive before he does and
he'll send it to prove how much he prizes me-"
But why did you put him off until Christmas Days
80, you ma, if had accepted him evening by
Christmas time he would have assumed the patronizng
airs of old engaged lover, and engaged lovers
generally do, he would have talked economy get rid
Of making me an expensive present"
But perhaps he cannot afford it."
Cannot afford it! Nonsense, ma For the past two
years he has been buying his clothing ut Victor E. Ad
lers Ten Per Cent Clothing House, 927 and 329 eth
street northwest and by Adler he has saved
enough to buy two or three sacques"
Mary is right. Those who buy their clothing of Ad
Ter always full value for their money They always
get good clothing and they also it a very little
above actual manufacturing cost. Just now Adler is
Offering superior induceme Suits Pants and Over
coats.
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Lord Salisbury has granted reduction 20 Per
lcent In rent to the farmers on his Hatfield estate
!, An tnttmatiOn has been sent TO the Khedive1s
government that early next year the British force
In Egypt win be reduced to q 600 men.
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STRINGENT PROPORTIONAL bill has passed the
South Carolina senate applying to Anderson and
Laurens counties, making IT a misdemeanOr to
sell, give away, barter or exchange liquors. and
requiring all railroad agents to keep public re-
cord OF an packages OF liquor received, the ad-
dress and cOnSignee. One years Imprisonment
is the punishment fixed for any person having
liquors shipped TO him marked In awaycalculated
to deceive as to its contents No person can give
friend drink in his house ii 1t be near his place of
business. This is as extreme as the pronounced
most prOhiDitiOniSt could desire.
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DUNCANsON BROS, Auc,,oneers.

nUNCANSON BROS, Auctloneers.
EXECUTORS SALE OF LOEFFLER's GARDEN. BE-
ING LOT NUMBER SIXTY-ONEt 61) OF ERNEST
SQUARE 5 FIVE HyNRREp AND F1FTY;FIyE
ia. OF THE RECORDS OF THE SURVEYORS
OFFICE FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
SAID LOT CONTAINS ABOUT 59,664 SQUARE
FEET OF GROUND Situated Oh NEW YORK
AND FIRST STREET WEST, AT AUCTION.
BY virtue of the authority vested in me- will -
CEMBER SEVENTH, A. b., 1886 at Fo Th I#:i
O'CLOCK p. NJ, Lot 81, in LOeffiers subdivision Of
square 900, known as LOeffier's Garden.
Terms e cash. balance i'll l and 2 years, for which
the notes of the purchaser will be taken secured by
est at cent annum from the day of sale or all
cash. at option OF purchaser. deposit Of $3.50 re-
CURED at time of sale If terms Ut sale are not com
pied with within 10 days after sale the executor
serves the TO resell the property the risk and
cost OF the defaulting purchaser after five days public
WASHINGTON, .. c. Conveyancing and recording At
Executor of Estate Of Ernest Loefier, Deceased
n24-dSds
1.-THE ABOVE SALE IS POSTPONED ON AC.
DECEMBER, 1886, same hour and place.
CHARLES A. WALTER,
Executor of Estate of Ernest Loefier. deceased
d. -d&ds
~THE ABOVE SALE IS FURTHER POSTPONED
TENTH OF DECEMBER, 1856. same hour and
place. CHARLES A. WALTER,
Executor Of Estate of Ernest Loefaer deceased
d14-d&ds
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SHOT HIS WIPES PARAMouR.-Capt. Brai,

SHOT HIS WIFEs PARAMoUR.7apt. Braidwo04
a well-known resident OF PatchOgue, IL, and q
watcher on the Great Shore bay oyster beds, re.
turned home earlier than usual Tuesday morning
and found a news agent named Kelly In his
wife'S bedroom. Kelly attempted TO escape by
Jumping from a window and the captain fired at
him with fowling- piece, Kidding the fugitive's
back with shot. Kelly lies In serious condition.
Capt. Braidwood intends suing for a divorce. Mrs.
Bra1dwood is about thirty years OF age and Of
progressing appearance, while Kelly, who Il ten
years younger, is quite the reverse.
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beginning WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER TWENTY
SECOND, at THREE O'CLOCK p. NJ, at my auction
rooms 11th and Pennsy vana avenue. and continuing
THURSDAY and FRIDAY TWENTY-THIKD aud
EACH DAY.
These goods sustained no damage whatever and are
GUARANTEED STRICTLY FIRST-CL.ASS in every
respect. For description and character of goods
catalogue. Remember the day and date and secure
some rare bargains.
d14-d&ds THOMAS BOWLING, Auctioneer.
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Could Not Live without Him.

Could Not Live without Him.
YOUNG WIFE DRIVEN TO SUICIDE BY HER HUSBANDS
CRUELTY.
A telegram from Louisville, Kv., December II,
says: Six months ago to-day Annie Belle Cum
Minis, bright girl of twenty-five, was married to
Price Gentry. This morning the bride OF half a
year lay dead, killed by her own hand. The story
Of her suicide is most pathetic. Her husband is
young man employed at the Kentucky Refining
company Almost from the beginning OF their
married life he tortured his wife with cruel and
unjust suspicious Not long ago, in moment of
desperation, she attempted to drown herself but
was prevented. Gentry promised to do better
but he got worse. His jealousy led him to dog her
footsteps wherever shewen and to keep her con
Stantly under espionage. week ago last night
the husband came home under the influence of
liquor and announced that he would not live with
his wife again. He then packed his trunk and left.
Yesterday morning the heart-broken young
woman attempted 10 effect a reconciliation, but
her husband refused to see her.
HER LAST LETTER.
She was found dead in her bed this morning. An
empty vial that had held laudanum told the story
Of her death. In her hand, tightly clasped to her
bosom, was small picture OF her husband. On
the table was found this touching note which she
had probably written after taking the fatal
draught:
''Send for Price Immediately. Don't telephone;
he won't get it. Iwant him, dead or living, and
don't treat him coldly, but as well as you can for
my sake. He is young and don't know what he is
doing can forgive MIN and SO can YOU 1 sin
cerely hope you will let Inc die for have nothing
more 10 I'VE loi DonG grleVe, LOT II Will pc use
less existence indeed. Get the Rev. Mr.. Morrison
26rh and Portland avenue. II you love me don't
try TO save me, for II you do will do the same
again. failed before but hope l will succeed
this time. For all that has passed love my hus-
band with all my heart and as we cannot live in
peace do not want to live without him. He has
done great deal for me and cannot forget it,
Comfort my dear, dear mother and tell her the
only thing that grieyes me is her sorrow. God
bless you all, my dear sisters and brothers. Pray
for your most unhappy sister. Give Barbara and
Viola Belle my love, and tell them that not even
In death are they forgotten. Don't let your
prejudices make you forget what said about send
ing lOr Price, my husband"
The note was meant for the deceased girls
sister, Mrs. G. E. Bishop. When the jealous young
husband was informed of the suicide OF his de-
serted bride he left his desk and wandered out of
the house. nobody knows where.
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WASHINGTON, ID. C.
AUCTION SALES.

AUCTION SALES.
THIS EVENING.
WALTER B. WILLIAMS < co, Auctioneers.
RICH AND ELEGANT
TRIPLE
SILyERPLATED WARE,
ROGERS CUTLERY,
MANTLE CLOCKS. ORNAMENTS.
PERSIAN PARLOR AND HALL LAMPS.
With beautiful Globes. decorated by hand,
ART OBJECTS IN BRONZE AND BRASS,
Representing figures in Ancient and
Modern History,
AT AUCTION.
You respectfully invited to attend the Eleventh
Annual Sale for the Taunton Silverpate Company. of
New York. commencing TOMORROW, DECEMBER
FOURTEEN, AT HALF-PAST TEN O'CLOCK A. NJ,
HALF-FAST TWO AND HALF-PAST SEVEN p. NJ,
continuing daily, at hour, until entire stock is
disposed II.
We have been selling the goods made by this Com
pany Tor number OF to the best people of Wash
ington who have used them with entire satisfaction
good fire and comfortable seats provided for the
ladies.
dl3-1Ot WALTER b WILLIAMS & CO. Aucts.
UGT1oN sE OF FoRTEITED PLE pS At
TEETH E SEVEN P. NJ. AND 10 CONTINUE
This sale Will consist of PRESENTS suitable for the
holidays Gold and Silver Watches, Gold and Plated
Earrns Ses Of 9sWery Neck caiS Sd G Braed let's
Ladies and Gents Gold Lockets Etc, This is one OF
the largest sales of fine ewelry offered auction
Goods sold during the day al private sale auction
prices. r. SELINGEK, Broker, I'll 9Th ST. NV
dl4-Jt| FOLEY. AuctiOneer.
WALTER b. WILLIAMS & co, Auctioneers
CHRISTMAS NOVELTIES, CONSISTING OF A
LARGE ASSORTMENT OF FANCY GOODS,
DOLLS ALBUMS. ACCORDEONS AND MUSI-
CAL INSIRUM ENTS, SILVERWARE. PLUSH
fR& SSS r6 pSsAT WAT AAR SAf kH CUT 1t
We shall sell at the Boston Novelty Co Store. No
621 Pennsylvania avenue. q massive consignment of
goods direct from the manufacturers that must be
sold At public sale. Sales DAILY, at ELEVEN A. NJ.
THREE AND SEVEN O'CLOCK P NJ.
d9- lot WALTER u. WILLIAMS K co. Aucfs
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H,HOMAs BOWLING, Auctioneer.

OOWIINO, AuCOOLe6f.
VALUABLE UNIMPROvED PROPERTY ON H
STREET NORTHEAST AT AUCTION.
On MONDAY, DECEMBER THIRTEENTH syate
1856, ut FOUR O'CLOCK PM, i'll front Of the ~
premises, will sell, without reserve, the follow L.
ing-described property being part of lot numbered
nineteen 09 in square numbered eight hundred and
fifty lime tSl9D Beginning for the thirty feet
thence west the line Of street north twenty feet
feet and thence north hundred to the place Of
beginning. =
Terms: One-third cash; balance in six and twelve
months, for which the purchasers notes. bearing six
per cent interest and secured by deed of trust the
purchaser deposit of one hundred dollars will be
required at time of SALE All recording and Conveyance
ing at cost of purchaser II terms are not complied
with in ten days from day Of sale the property viii be
d1 dts THOMAS BOWLING, Auct.
eS-THE ABOVE SALE IS POSTPONED IN CON-
sequence of rain until SATURDAY, DECEMBER
EIGHTEENTH, 1886. at same hour and place.
d14dts THOMAS DOWNING, Auct
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THE BALTIMORE BURKRRs

The BALTIMORE BURKERs INDIcTED.-The grand
jury in Baltimore Tuesday found bills OF indict-
ment against Anderson Perry, John +. Ross, and
Albert Hawkins all colored for the murder OF Emily
Brown on Friday last, and whose body they sold
They each pleaded not guilty. IL is the Intention
OF the state 10 get TO trial early In the January
term In the Criminal court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-16

The RICHEST MAN IN THE SOCTH.-An AleXan-
dria dispatch 10 the New York SIM SAYS: Mr., Hal
Dulaney, OF the adjoining county OF Fauquier, who
Is the richest man in the south, is going TO Scot
land next month TO marry scotch girl OF noble
family. Although Mr.. Dulaney's wealth would be
regarded commonplace In New York, IL is con.
sidered well nigh fabulous south OF Mason ana
DiNon's line. His yearly income is over 100000,
drawn from lands In this state and I'm England and
Scotland. He OWNS about 1900 acres In the blue
grass region OF Loudoun and Fauquier counties.
and has ia England and Scotland estates which
would quarter half-doZen OF lords. He came by
family for generations. Mr.. Dulaney is a good
looking young fellow, twenty-four years old, and
has lived all his life in this country. The lady
whom he is going TO mary is said TO be q descend
ant OF a younger branch OF the Argylls. She has
no ritle but is a cousin OF the present duke. The
marriage has excited widespread in
terest In the Old Dominion.
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WALTER B. WILLIAMS & co, Auctioneers.
EDUCATIONAL.

NEW YORK ART sTUDIO-MIss EDGAR STUD
led in Europe sixteen Years. Painting. :sc. Satur
day-Freneh and Drawing. monthly, 81. Short hand
fourth floor d9-lms
MARTINS COMMERCIAL COLLEGE,
VI }13 9th st. Washington. D. c.,
Provides practically useful business education. No
terms nor vacations. Students enter at any time
Terms Life Scholarship, $40. II weeks board
&c SO Send for circular se14-eo6m
(NALISTHENICS.
- MISS DORSEY will resume her Calisthenic
classes at Forrest Hail. West Washington, and the
ton. ON Oct. 9th Glasses at schools on reasonable
terms Address Miss NJ. G. DORSEY. 1872 + St, West
Washington se16-eo:sm.
os and VOCAL MUSIC. Particular attention to be-
ginners, well those wishing be qualified for
st. NV jy1O-eo6ms
ENGLISH FRENCH AND GERMAN SCHOOL
~ for Young ladies and little girls 1922 ST., West
nseoi@ Mss s n e. D bdaEsIs Principal
nR- J. P. CAULFIELD WILL RESUME BUSI-
IL NESS October LIST.
At 1122 Connecticut Avenue.
DRIVATE LESSONS IN ALL GRADES OF
study to ADULTS prepares for college
SEES IVY INSTITUTE. s.w cor St6 and sts NV
WASHINGTON ACADEMY OF TELEGRAPHY
rooms Z. and 9. oc1S-2ms
A GENUINE FRENCH KINpERGARTEN IN
anne P. c. DES GARANNES. 1888 ST. NV oc23-6m
WANTED.PUPILsI IN ANY BRANCH CLASSICS
w or Engiish at tutors room or scholars residence,
Address Box 81 Star office d4-2ws
GUITAR, BANJO, SINGING, PIANO. &c
UProf. LOUIS ORTENSTEIN will teach the above
taught with the above. Inquire at I56 St NV 81 BIN
or Class sses pr.e,s.
au21-om THEO. INGALLS, KING, Principal.
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WEST VIRGINIA LIABLE TO LOSE SOME OF I'm

WEST VIRGINIA LIABLE TO LOSE SOME OF HER
C0CNTIEs.-A telegram from Wheeling, W. Va.
December IA says: 1.-The earnest desire OF nine.
tenths OF the citizens OF the Panhandle counties OF
Hancock, Brook, Ohio and Marshall, to be severed
from the state or West Virginia and added TO the
state OF pennsylvania found expression last night
In the city council, a resolution being introduced
asking the legislature OF the state 10 appoint
commission or three to confer with a like COM
mission 10 be appointed by the state Of Pennsyi-
van1a TO discuss the subject and arrange terms
upon which the transfer could be made. After
being earnestly discussed, further consideration
OF the matter was deferred 10 a future meeting-
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JEALOUsLY LEADS TO MURDER.-Homer Head,
aged 40 years, shot his wife, Flora, Monday night
and then killed himself. Mrs. Head is still living,
and 1t is thought she will recover. Head and his
wife had lived apart for several months 1t Is
thought that jealousy was the cause OF the deed.
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FINE CIGARS AT AUCTION

Owing to fire recently occurring at their factory
whereby their stock slightly damaged by fire. they
have concluded to dispose of their entire stock Of
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EHOLEY Auctioneer.
will sell the largest stock of Goods ever offered
at public auction in this city, and the most useful for
Christmas presents. The sale will commence
MONDAY, DECEMBER SIXTH
AT No. 1347 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
AT SEVEN O'CLOCK P. M,
and will continue EVERY EVENING at same hour
until all the goods disposed Of The goods consist
in part as follows:
A full line Of imported LEATHER GOODS.
large assortment of TOYS of every description.
A full line of STATIONERY and CHRISTMAS BOOKS,
CUTLERY, SILVER PLATED WARE of the best
make, BRIC-A-BRAC WARE, MUSIC BOXES,
PLAQUES.
large line of solid gold and rolled plate JEWELRY
OPERA GLASSES, PICTURE FRAMES in every
style. - tss
A large line Of TERRA GOTTA TIGUREs, BANJOs,
ACCORDEONS, GUNS, REVOLVERS and RIFLES.
And many other articles too numerous to mention.
Inns Is rare chance for persons who want to make
useful Christmas presents. A large assortment to
choose frcm. Persons will do well by attending this
sale. as the goods will be sold without reserve.
d4-eobt FOLEY, Auctioneer.
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ROBBED OF HER TREssEs By a TRAMP

ROBBED OF HER TREssEs BY A TRAMP.-An un.
known tramp entered the residence OF Augustus
WentZel at Boyertown, Pa, and selling Mr. Went
zefs daughter Della, aged sixteen years who was
alone in the house, he held cloth saturated with
chloroform 10 her face. She soon became uncon-
Scious, and when she recovered a half hour later
she found that the villain had cut on her luxu-
RANT tresSes which had hung nearly TO her hips.
Miss Vented suffered other violence She at
once gave the ALARM and searching parties were
formed 10 hunt for the villain.
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SPECIAL

SALE OF SUPERB CHAMBER, HALL AND DINING
ROOM FURNITURE
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TOMORROW.

TOMORROW.
DuNcANsoN Bros Ansto On s,s., ~, &C.,.
THE SUPERB TURKISH RUG AUCTION.
Rare Collection from the Interiors of Turkey and
Persia.
The mammoth catalogue comprises
SO Hand Embroidered Angora PORTIERES; extra
fine.
40 Very Large Royal Turkish, Mosque. Imperial, Per:
every shape and sze The collection is noted
for the Carpets, which gathered for the re-
qmreinents of the Wasbingtonians.
so Cancels Hair, Ispahan, Kourdistan and Daghestan
Hall RUGS. Some are about 3 feet wide and 1s
feet long.
100 Modern and Antique Daghestan and Shirvan Kas-
sack RUGS, OF exquisite texture.
% New Bright Persian RUGS.
% Rare Prayer Rugs
so SILK .h9 Mecca Khorss Box
so Perfectly Fresh Turkish Anatolial. Tebriz and
Interesting sADDLEBAas. Rare and serviceable
full assortment of Curios from the Bazars of Con-
garan Doyleys, Turkish Scarfs, Damascus Yellow
Cushion and Pillow Covers. Fec. Otter of Roses
&C., &c.
Sales FRIDAY, SATURDAY and MONDAY, Deem
9 fHK 5athf 18th and soth at ELEVEN A NJ, and
,,e. DUNCANsON BROS, Auctioneers,
d11-6f Corner 9th and D SITS.
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Loss OF LIFE AT A HOTEL FIRE.-The Calumet
hotel at Pipe Stone, Mimi, burned yesterday
morning. Rev. A. S. circuit, the Baptist minister,
was killed; David Mccullough, fatally injured;
boys back was broken, all by falling walls.
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THOMAs BOWLING, Auctioneer.
GREAT FIRE SALE.

" GREAT FIRE SALE
UNRESERvED SALE OF 100000 FINE CIGARS
FOR ACCOUNT OF BARON CO., BALTIMORE,
MARYLAND.
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VlHoMAs BOWLING, Auctioneer.

THOMAS BOWLING, Auctioneer.
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THE EVENING STAR.
BLISHED DAILY. EXceN Sunday,
EDUCATIONAL.

INSTRUCTION ON THE
VIOLIN
For terms Apply 20 H. DONCH, COS st. NV. or
principal music stores. do }m
INSTRUCTIONS OIL PAINTING
AND DECORATIVE ART.
MRS VI III. PINE. Artist.
Studio Rooms l. = and 3. 1919 7 -. d1- Inn
~ 1i54 y ST.
Private Lessons ard Classes MRS. ADELINE d.
VAL MACK of New York, Principal dlo-6t'
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NEW YORK ART STUDIO-MISS EDGAR STUD
AN1ed In Europe sixteen years Painting. c. Satur-
day-French and Drawing monthly 81. Short hand
Painting for Holiday Presents. Vernon Row Room 2I
fourth foor. d9-lms
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-02-18
4 Western Man Gets Mad.

To THE EDITOR: The privilege you extend
the comrades to tell their army experiences
seems to be sadly abused by some of the CORE
spondentS from all sections of the theater of
war.
The Western boys were trying to settle
amongst themselves to whom belonged certain
minor honors, leaving the soldiers of the East
to do the same, when up jumps A. l.. Wright,
and, after ridiculng the Western army, told
how they of the East pooled their winnings
from the enemy, and when discharged each
man got a mule-team, cannon, flag, rebel forth
fication, etc, forgetting to tell us what they
did with the too numerous thrashings they had
received.
Next comes w. G. GOss, and tells the story of
Grants receiving 10 regiments per day and
losing at the same rate during the campaign
of '64 and 5. and if Grant with all the armies
of the Union was SO long in capturing Lees
famiShed army, what wonderful army was
that of the Potomac to have repuised and twice
driven back the Army of Northern Virginia,
etc.
Let US examine these figures Grant had
command in the East about 1874 months, say
400 days; 10 regiments per day, 1000 regi-
ments; say 500 men to a regiment, 200.000
men; quite an addition to that wonderful Army
of the Potomac; and what a terrible loss.
/ have till lately understood that Sherman
had under his command some of the armies of
the Union at that same time, doing what he
could to sustain his reputation and keep Joe
Johnston or Hood from reinforcing that terri
bic army of Lees, who could hold at bay the
Army of the Potomac, reinforced by 100000
men, to say nothing of the Armies Of the James
and Shenandoah.
Again the pen is dipped in gall, and A. II.
Vail yields it to call the whole Western army
braggarts, and accuses them of having a " soft
snap" dying of homesickneSs, etc.
Well, thank the Confederate Government for
sending all their cowardly soldiers our way.
We had no Bull Runs, no Fredericksburgs or
Characteristics, and for reasons yet unsettled
we had no Generals dismissed for refusing to
fight; nor did the cry OF "All quiet on the
Mississippi" or "All quiet ON the Tennessee 1"
resound for months at time from Maine to
California. And perhaps the swamps of Louisi-
ana and Mississippi had something to do with
the deaths in the West.-N. ID. BROWN, Column
biayille O.