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Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-31

body Of troops. whose main object was to
liberate the Union prisoners, and 10 de
stroy the public defenses Of the Confeder-
ate capital. They believed that they might
do this, for they had Trustworthy informa-
ton that the city was defended by only a
few thousand militia.
Colonel Lowell, who was at the head OF
the detachment, had high hopes Of a brill
liant achievement, and was proud TO be in
the van Of the expedition, from which
great results were anticipated. lie was
felicitating himself on the fresh laurels he
might gather-an experienced soldier sell
dom thinks of defeat-when volley OF
musketry from behind a knoll at the side
of the road threw his men into confusion.
The enemy was not visible. The fash Of
the guns seemed to come out Of the earth.
Although sharply on the lookout the little
body was taken wholly by surprise. twas
evident that the hostile raid had been
learned and reported by some spy. The
cavalry had fallen into an ambuscade, and
in a few seconds two field pieces from a
concealed position opened on the wavering
line and did considerable havoc.
The colonel saw several men, one Of them
a captain, reel in their saddles, and that
the confusion was approaching a panic,
natural enough, because the troops knew
not, so sudden was the attack, where to
charge The shots were rapidly taking
effect; a rout was threatened. Lowell was
trSing to rally his command, when his
horse plunged wildly forward, nearly I'M
seating him, and dashing toward bit OF
wood half a mile away. At the same time
he felt dull pain in the calf Of his leg,
which made him think he had been struck,
and that perhaps the same bullet had
wounded the spirited animal he bestrode.
He could no longer control the horse, which
ran furiously, and, when near the wood,
stumbled and fell, the colonel having bare
ly time to disengage himself, and so avoid
serious injury. AS it was, he was stunned
his head striking the ground with much
force.
How long he remained unconscious he
could not tell. But as soon az he recovered
his wits he found his poor beast dead-he
had been shot in a vital part-snd that q
ball had pierced the lower portion Of his
own leg. Albeit but flesh wound it felt
very sore, and prevented him from walk
ing. There were no signs Of the fight be
yond the apparently lifeless bodies of
number OF horses and men deserted In thu
dim distance. He heard, too, at intervals
some dropping shots, and fearing that h'
might ne captureu-he hHn horioi VI NApV
ure, having read such distressing &C
counts Of Union prisoners at Richmond
and elsewhere-he dragged himself 70
dump Of trees TO await the protection o
the night before determining on turtle
action.
II he wanted 10 get back TO the Unior
lines it behooved him to be In marching
order, and consequently TO look after hi
manned limb. Having had considerabl
experience with wounds during the war
he bstbed his leg in rivulet and bound !
up with bis handkerchief, which he tor
into strips for the purpoee, adding mocl
to his comfort. Acquainted with the RI
gsnn, be knew that not tar away were sev
ersi plantAGkons, and that " be soaid ~
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-31

One dark and rainy winters night tho
writer was ordered TO carry food 10 tho
men in the trenches. A team was hitched
up, and with "A loaded wagon and driver
we started out Every challenge was made
with the least noise, ~ the enemy was only
a few rods in front Halt dismOunt, and
give the cOuntersignW came at every thirty
PAGES. II was rough on my teamster, who
was rheumatic and cold. However, we
made the trip, and halted at "A cavalry post.
Major -, a very Paladin for courage and
strength, had rolled into my blanket for a
snOOzc he had driven the enemy with
slaughter that day Ny Jchu began 10 re-
cite his annoyance thus "Cuss the burned
infantry; they made me halt, dismount,
and give the countersign till | was weary
and tarrify wild their fOolishness." A roar
followed from the cOuriers. At this mo-
ment a trim STAG officer of "A general, who
had lost an arm, put in his say.
81 say, hold that noise, the general
wants to rest Don't let me hear any
more Of IT,"
Staff had hardly gone into darkness be-
fore Jehu began his old story. IL was
folly TO try TO keep back the laugh. A
second outburst, and "A second entry Of
staff. Hang il, didn't tell you 10 stop
that noise2 Who is it2 III have him ar
rested"
Just then, by some strange accident, a
donkey put his demure snout in at our
fire, and Tapping his ears began his un'
mistakable bray. Jehu jumped b his
feet, and shaking his fist at the donkey
said zone at "A time, il you please"
staff left amid "A burst Of laughter, ~
Major -- rolled over and over with ny
blanket, trying TO restrain bis hearty hs
ha, ha.-Historical Society papers.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-31
The EMMY Sleeve.

The Empty Sleeve
You may talk about the pathos
In tho hardships of the war,
You may talk about tho glory
OF the cause that you 70 Jght for,
But there's nothing so pathetic
Az tho lesson we receive
From the quiet, idle Tapping
OF tho useless empty sleeve.
You may talk about the marches,
The scant rations and hard tack,
OF ''the last drop In the canto"a"
And "the empty hayersack;"
Thore's nothing no convincing In
The Impressions that you leave
As the mute and speechless record
OF the useless empty sleeve.
You may speak OF southern prisons,
But their horrors could not last,
OF the roar and din Of battle,
And, thank God, that, too, has passed.
But we see grim reminder
Every morn and noon and eve
In the living, speaking presence
OF the useless empty sleeve.
Soldiers deck the graves of comrades
with the laurel that they won,
Poets sing Of gallant heroes
And Of deeds of great rcnOwn,
But there's nanght In poets anthems
Or the chaplets that they weave
That can beat the touching story
OF the useless empty sleeve.
Florence Earle In Home and Country.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-31

Point, Va, May G, 1862 and the bullet that
killed him passed through the book, the
wound staining the pages with Baily's
blood. Baily WIS shot by Confederate
scout, and the scouts companion was shot
by Baily's companion, Corporal Croker
Singularly enough, the name OF Corporal
Croker was entirely obliterated on the
roll by the rent Of the bullet and the blood
stains. The accompanying ILLUSTRATION Ii
from the regimental history Of the Twenty.
seventh regiment
GEORGE l.. KILnKR,
Formerly Twenty seventh Regiment, New
York Volunteers.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-31

A veteran who was not particularly
brave Ia the ranks WAS relating his soldier
experience when some one asked.
Were you ever taken prisoner"
II guess / WINS. was prisoner Of war
eight months, and slept on the ground in
open air all the time. Some days | would
get something 10 eat and some days |
wouldn't. nearly starved 10 death"
at must have been n terrible experience, 4"
remarked listener.
1T was, indeed, frightful experience,
but tell you, gentlemen" and bis voice
was lowered as be added earnestly, it
vaenS D~ar AZ bad ~ fighting. "-Kx-
change.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-31
Took Him at His Word.

A lieutenant was promenading in full
uniform one day, and approached vol
unteer on sentry, who challenged him
with, HALT Who comes thereW The
lieutenant, with contempt IN every Inca
ment OF his facc, expressed his ire with an
indignant, Asp The sentry's reply, apt
and quick, came, Advance, ass, and give
the countersign. "-Moore's Collection.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-31

Sergeant c. j. Durfee, Of Binghamton,
N. Y. has in his keeping a curious war
relic in the shape Of roll book OF com
pany ID, Twenty-seventh regiment, New
YORK volunteer The book was in the
left breast pocket Of Lieutenant j. l..
Baily when he was shot through the
heart on the picket line near West
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-31

thrown into Castle Thunder, in Cary streft,
two or three blocks from the famous Libby
Prison.
Accounts appeared in the Richmond
newspapers of the capture Of notorious
spy, who had long eluded the vigilance Of
the military authorities, and who would
undoubtedly be hanged, as the evidence
against him WAS conclusive, with many
equally exaggerated and untruthful de-
tails. The mind Of the southern communi-
ty, Of Richmond especially, was intensely
excited at that time for the leaders had
recognized the steadily waning csnss, and
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-31

N THE gray Of a
cloudy, cold morn
ing of March, 1854,
about the tim G
that Gen eral
Grant had as
sumed command
of the Union ar
mics, a detach-
ment OF cavalry
wasmarchingcau.
tiously toward the
northern defenses
of Richmond II
was in advance OF
a much larger
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-31

The noise Of battlefield no more
Disturbe their sleep-all strife b DER.
They slnnber TRANQUILITY.
Uptf the iast great trump shall sound,
And they svtse forever cro~neA
with Immortality.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-31

One day a gentleman, not connected
with the army, WAS riding % overtake
Lewis Kentucky brigade, then serving Az
mounted infantry, and operating between
Augusta and Savannah, Ga, after Sher-
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-31
HIS DEAREST ENEMY.
A RRMISIsCERCE OF THE WAR. BY JUETUs
HENRI BROWNE.

copyright, 1891, by American Press Associa-
toni
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-31

10 one Of them, andcommunicate with any
negro on the place, he would be aided in
getting through He was aware that any
northern man could count on the slaves II
thev were allowed TO obey their own incli-
nations. Very few Of them were to be dis
covered thereabout, nearly all having been
set to work on the Notifications. But
this Is my best chance" said Lowell, land
Ill try it,"
Soon after dusk he set out partially sup
porting himself with stick, and after
midnight reached barn and assembled to
the loft. where the fodder was kept. Be
fore sunrise an elderly negro appeared on
the lower noor-the whites seldom went TO
any OF the outhOuses-and the colonel told
him Of his mishap aud OF his anxiety to re-
turn to our forces. He grinned welcome,
said he would do anything for a Yankee
soldier, secretly brought him food from the
big house, ~ he named it, and some old
clothes to exchange for the uniform, 50
that he might pass for one Of the natives.
After dark he set out again, deriving
much information from the negro, who,
like his race generally at that time, had
far more know ledge Of the situation than
he was credited with. As his leg had 80
improved that he walk fairly we'll, he
was confident Of falling in with some OF
his military associates The next day. About
an hour after dawn, while he was on a
rough road, he was rejoiced 30 see body
OF cavalry coming toward him which he
imagined to be uniformed in blue. lie felt
like waving the old field hat he had taken
in place Of his fatigue cap and shouting
with joy Bat he restrained himself, and
in a few minutes was panied TO discover
- 0. q. ts
first thought was to turn aside, but his
second was 10 walk on, in order TO divert
suspicion, having little doubt that he must
have been seen by the enemy. lie would
pass, he hoped. for a rural Virgnian, and
Immediately prepared story il he should
be questioned.
/ As the cavalry came up, the major who
| commanded the troop halted him and asked
! his name, place Of residence and business.
( The colonel, adopting the manner and
| speech Of Southern rustic, recited the
plausible tale he had invented. A rigid
| interrogation by the Confederate officer,
well AS Lowell played his part excited dis
trust. 81 don't believe you're what you
pretend. There's something mysterious
about you You seem TO be a spy. We
shall take you to Richmond
The colonel was accordingly put under
arrest, though he protested against it, in
his assumed dialect, and was the next dag
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-31

Gariands for heroes who bore them 80 well;
Crowns for tho martyrs who fought ana Wh'
fell;
Long in the land may their memory dwell.
HARRY J. SHEI.LMAF.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-07-25

racing a.. Jcroafe ParS. bat arrange-
mcnts have been made 70 have
the events run OF at Morris PARK on that
dav. The distance is TO be a mile and q
quarter a the horses will probably
carry weight for & The match caused
a great deal of talk at jerome Park yes
terday and there was much speculation
as to the result Opinion was pretty
evenly divided, and IRON present indica-
tions the betting will be very lively. No
condition was made as to the state OF the
track. so theI race will have to be run
rain or shine.
The frst annual sweepstakes race Of
the Cherry Diamond Yacht Club Will De
sailed today of Larchmont.
Bergen was reinstated yesterday and
won three races.
McAuliffe and Gibbons met yesterday
but did not sign as McAullffe wanted
everything his way.
A boxing match has been arranged be-
tween Bill Dunn, the Bayonne, n. j.,
heavyweight. and Billy Leedom, OF
Philadelphia. They will meet at the
Granite Association. Hobokeu, Septem-
Der Z, for n purse OF 81 500 and stakes OF
81, 200.
me PokeQama Athletic Association of
Grand Rapids has decided to offer $40, 900
for the HalLFitzsimmons fight, with or
without gloves. The club viii furnish a
guarantee that n fight in Itasca county
will not be interfered with.
A game OF croouet Cor the champion
ship Of New Jersey took place Yesterday
afternoon on the grounds Of the Keyport
CroQuet Club Prof. Jacobus,
John Heyer, Philip Geirmon, of New
York, and Gus Maurer, of this place, who
had carried of the honors for the past
three years. Each member played ten
games with the other members. Maurer
won 81 out Of 80. Jacobus won IA, GER
mon IA, and Heyer 10 games out of 80.
The most Interesting case In the NUM-
cipal Court. at st. Paul yesterday morn
ing were those OF Barney Smith AMI
James Carroll for the training Of Robert
Fitzsimmons for a prize fight. fltzsim-
mons and his trainers were arrested on
Tuesday, and their cases were continued
TO this morning. The defendants counsel.
j. }. McCafferty. raised the point that the
complaint was ambiguous inc uncertain,
in that it charged three distinct offeuses.
The complaint did not charge a material
offence with weapons" or with or with
out gloves" Judge Cory reserved his
IN the matter until tomorrow
and the cases were continued.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-07-25
A pLUCKY WHEELMAN.
He Distanced the Other
PursuerS and Caught
a Thief.

wheelmen can add another to the many
reasons why She bicycle Is a sple ndid IN
stitution when q piucKyman Is driving
the wheel. They are all plucky men who
ride IL, Cor IL Requires considerable cour-
a9s to tackle il TIE writer knows, for he
wressled with the veiocipede during the
craze q Quswter % O century ago. A Jersey
bicvllsth asfrcreaseath number Of argu-
ments Ia Hs favoe. Ne hives az boruen-
town. and his narae is Walter Kane.
1haf town q boast OF q desperate char
Rcter, J. Wesley tanning. The good peo-
pie are now enjoying a comtortaole .ssss
as they are not disturbed by the fear That
j. Wesley will appear &C an uuseemty or
any other hour to agitate them. he IS pc
hin abe stout bars OF . cell IN the
County Jail. II they are gratefui,
Walter Kane will be remembered In
their prayers. When waiter appeareoo o.
the streets-oeg pardon, the roads-on MS
wheel and his bicycle uniform the people
regarded 1t as very funsy. Some con
sidered the young man was STUCK up.
others that he was n dude. aud the con-
ciave of venerable sol0Ds, VINO congre-
gated at the best hotel on the sioe
where the solids are not dis
pensed. bad. with becoming solemnity,
resolved tnsr the present generation was
not so strong either physically or men
tally with accent in the mentally as the
past generation. tanning, the terror had
been boarding with the family OF Ira 4;
Rogers who did not regard him as a bold
bad man until n few days ago when Mrs.
Rogers found the jewelry case was empty
and numerous other portable yaluabies
were missing. Her husband went before
the Squire and a warrant was issued FOR
LannIng's arrest. He learned OF IL on
Thursday night, and he was so enraged
that ne choked Airs. Rogers and threat
ened to kill her. The alright
ed woman screamed for nelp.
The town was aroused. a
number OF citizens wen TO rescue her.
Lanuing fed and made for the woods. A
huudred citizens followed under com
mand of Marshal Jobes. KANE OF his BIZ
cycle Joined In the pursuit. Lanuing ran
like u deer. Kane on his bicycle soon
distanced the other pursuers and
overlook the fugitive. He dlsmounted
ana attacked the fellow. IL was a des-
qerate struggle, but the valiant Dicyclist
held hts man until Marshal Jobes aud
the others came up. He made threats of
violence, but was hustled off to
jail, and was yesterday afternoon
safely lodged therein. II Kane and his
bicycle had not been In that chase the
desperate fellow would not have been
captured. and be would have been around
TO modest aud alarm the folk OF the quiet
town on the Delaware.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-07-25
The AURORA.
When it Appears-Its beautiful Blend
ing of Color.


When IL Appears-Its Beautiful Blend
ing of Color.
During the winter mouths the aurora
on the Yukon is very brilliant and in
tensely beautiful. 1t commences in early
fall, and lasts, with more or less inten-
sity, throughout the long arctic winter. 1t
generally commences upon the setting Of
the sum-, although, in midwlnter, it has
at times been seen so bright that it was
visible at Don when the sun was shining
brightly. In that region the rays of light
first shoot forth with a quick, quiyering
motion, are then gathered and form a
great arch of fire spanning the heavens.
1t glows for an instant like a girdle of
FURNISHED gold, then, unfolding itself,
great curtains Of light drop forth.
These royal mantles of bright orange,
green, pink, rose, yellow and crimson are
suspended and wave between heaven Il
earth MS with an invisible hand. The
rapid gyrations and scintillatioRs of
light ant blending colors are intensely
be wildering and superbly beautiful.
The whole phenomena OF waving
wresths, Pickering flames, rays, curtains,
fringes, bands and flashing coiors; the
strange confusion of light and motion,
now nigh in the heavens, then dropping
like a curtain of gold and silver lace,
jeweled with a wreath of rubies,
sapphires. emeralds Int diamonds,
penetrating dark gulches and dart1ng
through somber forests, lighting the
whole landscape as with a thousand
million electric lamps, forms a picture of
which words can convey but a very
meagre idea.
This unwarming light as it flashes
along Incl frozen rivers, the great banks
OF snow, aud reveals huge mountains of
glistening ice, and the long dark lines of
evergreens, is, indeed, a scene Of pure
arctic caste-one that causes the specta-
tor to button his coat closer over his
chest with IN inward shiyer as he views
his wealth Of frigid light.-St. Louis Re
public.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-07-25


The John +. Butler Association will
hold its annual outing and James at
Browns Elm Park. Staten Island. on
Thursday, August T.
The Warren A. A will hold its next
regular meeting next Monday evening,
at its rooms, No. 100 Newark avenue.
The Gable A A. at its meeting last
Thursday evening elected seven new
members and several propositions were
received. They will meet again next
Thursday evening.
The Hoboken A.. c. will hold its stag
entertainment this evening at its room
in Hudson Hall on Hudson street. A full
account VIII appear IN the Sunday morn
ing edition of THE News.
the Athletic Committee of the Metro
p0lltan Association met in the Sporting
Times Office yesterday afternoon. James
Z sullivan, Chairman; C.. G. Hughes and
j. r Woodruff were in ~tendan The
object OF the meeting was to decide upon
a place 10 hold the annual set of champ
ionship games on September II. After a
few minutes discussion Manhattan Field
was selected.
The Staten Island Athletic Club man
agement feels very sore over the treat
ment which the club has received from
the Amateur Athletic Union Lacrosse
Committee. Yesterday the Staten Island
A c. entered a protest against the carry
ing out of the A. A. U. lacrosse schedule
as arranged without the duly made entry
OF the Staten Island A. g. lacrosse team,
aud against each and every game played
hereunder. claiming tnat they are played
without official sanction and must be de-
clnred null and void. The question now
arises. will the Lacrosse Committee recon
slider its actionf
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-07-25
rs cHANoERY on NEw IEasgY.

To Robert L Chase, defendant.
By virtue OF an order OF the Court Of Chancery OF
New Jersey. made on the daf or the late hereof. in
a cause wherein bsrtha A. Chase Is the petitioner
and you are the defendant you are required 70
appear, plead. demur or answer to the petition OF
SAID petitioner on or before the fourteenth day OF
August next or the said petition will be taken as
confessed against you
The said petition is flea against you for .
divorces from the bond OF matrimony, and yor.
Robert l. Chase. are made defend ant because the
petit Ion prays for a decree OF divorce against you
IRON the bond OF matrlmony.
Dated June Is. ISL
DICKINSON q THOMPSON,
solicitors for Petitioner.
No. 1 Exchange Place Jersey CITY. MI
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-07-25

Searching for James the econd's Crown.
A romantic story comes from the pretty
village Of Triel. There, it is said, James
II. buried his crown aud the valuable
relics of his family, and for more than
forty years all over the -neighUorhood,
fIom time to time, people have dug for
the buried treasure. Nearly half a CEN
fury ago a mysterious woman appeared
at Iriel. She bought a house and large
estates, and went up and down the vii
lage, having no dealings with the inhabit-
ants, and arousing great curiosity, but
after q time some ~neignbors made her ac-
quaintance, and learned that she was in
search or the crown of James III.
Legend aud omanc soon took root
in the soil upturned by the old woman's
mysterious diggings on her estates. and
rumor finally sal that the lady, Mime.
Deville, was a daughter of GeorgetV and
Queen Caroline, and in proof thereof the
Fleur de Lis. as everybody knew, was on
her shoulder, Moreover, in her bedroom
was an ancient bed adorned with crowns
on -escutcheons. Lord Palmerston was
said TO have visited her. Finally she
died. but the legend did not seem to die
with her. The u was sold to a person
who had received her confidence, aud who
continued the quest. This successor is n
Partisan ~shopkeeper. The digging still
continues, and still the crown with its
priceless stones remains undiscovered
London Times.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-07-25
IN cAAkcERY oF So gERsEY.

To Johp Weber:-By virtue OF an order OF the
Court OF Chanesry OF New Jersey made on the day OF
the date hereof, In a cause wherein Kate NJ. Weber
Is petitioner and you are defendant. you are re-
CURED 70 appear and answer 70 the petitioners
Petition on or before the fonrtesntha ay OF August
next. or In default thereof such decree win be made
against you as the Chancellor shall think equitable
The said petition Is nled against you for a divorce
from the bonds OF matriInony on the ground Of
desertton.
Dated June 3, 1881.
r.. B. SEYMOUR.
Solicitor OF Petitioner.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-07-25
HuntIn.'s New Railroad shows

win exhibit in this city on July 81 and August
/. lot corner Tenth and Erie streets.
The Show is entirely new this season, and
much larger and better than ever. New Acts,
New Faces. New Wardrobe, New Canvas, New
Horses, New Cars, and is the bss. show son
earth for the price Of admission.
The company is under the personal super
vision Of Mr.. Hunting. The attractions pre-
sented are frst-class in every respect, and we
advise every one TO attend. Two performances
daily, afternoon and evening.