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Year: 1862

To the Ladies of GreenvilIe and Vicinity.


CAMP ZOLLICoFFER, Feb. 26, '62.


At meeting called for the purpose, the Au-
gusta Grays unanimously adopted the following,
complimentary Of the Ladies of Greenville and
vicinity


Nearly twelv, months have sped away on the
swift wings of time since the tocsn of civil war
echoed from hill to dale, calling the sturdy farm
er from his plough, the merchant from his coun-
ter, the mechanic frCm his shop, to defend his
home and native land against an enemy that rails
ed the arm of tratricidal strife to sever forever
the ties that bound US together. The comforts
OF home and the sweets Of quietude had to be
exchanged for the privatlons of camp lite but
the spirit that animated the sons and daughters
of West Augusta in ZIG had not died away dur
ing the unparalleled prosperity and peac that
once smiled upon united and powerful nation
worthy of noble ancestry who braved the dan
gers of early settlement, when the pioneer OF
civilization had scarce set his foot on the W est
ern Continent and the silence of the forest only
broken by the yell OF the savage Indian or the
howl of the wild beast-of ancestry who bade
their sons go forth to battle and never return be-
fore success crowned their arms, when George Ill
attempted to infringe upon the rights of the Thir-
teen Colonies. Our fair friends OF 1862 in the
second war for Southern Independence have en-
ulated the zeal and patriotism Of those of the
Revolution. You not only babe US God speed
| and obliterate our names from your memories
but we feel assured that you have cherished oul
memory in that you have administered to oul
wants when the soldier had only the blue canopy
of heaven for a shelter and tn. cold earth for a
place of repose.


Be it therefore, resolved
1st. That though we have been preven nted from
giving publicity to our sentiments by the vicis-
sItudes Of camp life, we still cherish heartfelt
thanks for the many favors which the Ladies OF
Greenvllle and vicinity have bestowed upon us
2Ed. That we fully appreciate their industry
In toiling for our comfort, and regard with pride
the patriotism which has characterized our fail
friends since the commencement of the struggle
for independence.


Ord. That We deem their willin mess to sacri
nee 10 the cause OF their country worthy of oui
admiration, and should make the Spectators thai
are now feeding upon the vitals Of our govern
ment blush tor shame and induce them to shOuI.
der the musket in defence Of their country.
4th. That these proceedings be published in
the Staunton Spectator.


CAPT. JAS. w. NEWTON, President.
LYoURGUs GKnLs, Sec'y.
Year: 1862

The last foreign news informs us that England
has formally refused to recognize our national
existence. That proves, says the Richmond
Whig, that we cannot look to her for sympathy
or support, and should admonish us of the ur-
gent importance of addressing ourselves, as soon
as possible, to the only other nation capable and
disposed to render US effective aid. France is
that Power. We can make it to her advantage
to extend to us all the assistance we need, and
we should not lose one minute in doing it. She
came to our help at Yorktown, at the critical Pc
riod of our Revolutionary struggle, and, if pro-
perly approached, she will come again, and this
time with more profit to herself than then; for
now she will establish a close and lasting COM
mercial and political alliance with US.


Let no foolish pride on our part stand in the
way of accomplishing this great end-by which
we shall not only achieve our freedom and inde-
pendence, but deal Old England and New Eng
land blow which will make them stagger for
centuries.
Year: 1862

Wavy and light in the summer air,
Like a pleasant sea when the wind bows fair,
And its toughest breath has scarcely curled
Tie green highway TO Il distant world
Soft whispers passing from shore TO shore,
AS from hearts resigned, yet desiring moro


Who feels forlorn,
Wandering thus down the path through the corn:
A short space since, and the dead Leaves lay
Wondering under the hedgerow gray;
Nor hum Of insect. nor voice OF bird,
O'er the desolate field was ever heard;
Only at eve the paIlid show
Flushed rose red in the red sun-glow;


Till, once blest morn,
Shot up into life the young green corn.
Small and feeble slender and pale,
1t bent its head to the winter gale,
Hcarkened the wren's soft note of cheer,
Hardly bewldering Spring was near;
Saw ches uts bud and campons blow,
And daisies mimic the vanished snow


Where it was born,
On either side the path through the corn.
The corn, the corn. the beautiful corn,
Rising wonderful, morn by morn
First, scarce as high as fairy wand,
Then Just in reach of child's wee hand;
Then growing. growing, tall, brave and strong,
With the voice of new harvess in its song,


While in fond scorn
The birds out-caro the whispering corn.
A strange, sweet path, formed day by day,
How, when, and wherefore, we cam OF say,
No more than Of our ite-paths we know,
WHITTIER they lead US, why we go;
Or whether our eyes shall ever see
The wheat in the ear or the fruit on the tree;


Yet, who's torlorn?
He who watered the furrows can ripen the corr
Year: 1862

GRATING WAx.-If many stocks are to
be grated, take 81 onnces of common vel


low rosin, melt it gradually so as not 10 drive
off The urpenline. When reduced to the
consistency of syrup, add 70 ounces alcohol,
shake them thoroughly together, and pour
the mixture at once into well stopped bot
tie. Wien the graft is inserted and lied to
its place with strand Of mating IN the
usual way. cover the surface of the whole
this varnish with "A small painters brush.-
Such varnish may he used in any weather.
and is neither atfecrel by heat, cold or wet.
Year: 1862

Hold on to your tongue when you are
just ready to swear, lie, speak harshly, or
say any improper word: Hold on to your
hand when you are about to strike, pinch,
scratch, steal, or do any disobedient act.
Hold on to your foot when you are on the
point of kicking, running away from du-
ty, or pursuing the path of error or crime.
Hold on to your temper when you are an
CRY, excited, or imposed upon or others
are angry with you. Hold on to your
heart when evil associates seek your COM
pany, and invite you to join them. Hold
on to your good name at all times, for it
is more valuable to you than gold, high
places, or fashionable attire. Hold on to
your truth, for it will serve you well and
do you good through eternity. Hold on
to your good character, for it is, and ever
vii. be, your best wealth.
Year: 1862

SINGULAR CASE OF FSoNNABULIsx.-Asi sick


ly girl in Plymouth, New Hamshire, a


somnambulist, with strong propensity to


walk off with things and hide them where


they could not be found, nor she herself
remember, so that last it was necessary to
lock herin securely at night, made off few
weeks since with a valuable watch. Then
the family gave her liberty and watched
her movements, in hope that the same
somnambulism that carried it off would
again find it. The other night she start
out, followed by her brother. She walk
cd places that he dare not follow, bat
the moonlight helped show her course,
and he kept along. Finally she walked
up the trunk five degrees over brook,
stood firmly at the end while the tree
swayed beneath her, and STOPPING down
brought out that watch. Returning to-
terra tirma the brother walked her, took
the property and they hurried home.
Year: 1862

=. This captured rebel General is probably
one of the greatest knaves in the rebel
service. He was West Point graduate
but at the breaking out of the rebellion


"played" loyal, was in command of Ken
lucky State Guards, and after getting all
the arms possible from the Federal Gov
ernment, went over to the traitors, carry
ing as many of the Guards with him as
possible-C1eveIara Herald
Year: 1862

a CURIOUS WEDDNo.-A very curious
wedding ceremony lately took place at
Mellor, England. The bride and bride
groom, who walked to the church arm in
arm, were preceded by two men on donkeys
with white ear-cap.. One of these heralds
was armed with bell, which he rang in
cessantly. Following the bride and bride
groom were the groomsman and the brides
maid, who also walked arm in arm.


Then came a cavalcade of ten donkeys
ridden by men whoworea uniform similar
to that of the heralds; and in the rear a
man on horseback, who was armed with q
whip, with which he kept the unfortunate
donkeys up to the mark.
Year: 1862

ne A friend of ours going home with
his wife from Concert Hall the other
night, was urged by his said wife to quick
en- his pace, in consequence of the late
ness of the hour, and the possibility that
little Betsy was kicking up muss at
home. 81 never walk past certain gait, "
was the reply. Indeed p' said the rib,
whose gate is it ?" To be treated by ones
wife that way-isn't it horrible?
Year: 1862

Look on labor as honorable and dignity
the task before thee, whether it be in the
study, Office, counting-room, workshop,
or furrow field. There is an equality IN
all, and the resolute will and pure kead
may ennoble either.
Year: 1862

The position of the Confederate forces
in Wednesdays fight was very strong,
Their artillery was posted on all the hills
ON the west side OF Autietam creek, and
their infantry was well projected behind
the knolls and under the cover Of timber.
Our troops assaulted the position with
the most desperate valor, aud carried sollr
OF them at an awful sacrifice of life.


llooker's operations on the right we're
brilliant and bloody Here the enen.V's
infantry held position ia the valley of the
stream, and fought hard to retain them,
but were compelled TO fall back by Hook
er's furious onset They were partly
outilanked, but rallied before reaching
the rising ground in theirrear and rolled
the tide Of battle back 90 their original
position, Again they were driven back,
and this time to the hills, where they
made another stand and held them at the
close Of the fight


Burnside gained decisive advantages
on the left early in the day, reaching the
/ bank of the creek, crossing on tempOra-
! ry bridge in place Of one burnt by the
/ enemy, and carrying a strong position of
/ the rebels: but later in the day the enc
my massed overwhelming forces against
him, and compelled him to fall back to
his original position, but holding the
crossing OF the stream.


Our army had gained advantage
throughout the day, whipping the enc
envy on the right, and driving him
back about a mile, and at last thold-
ing il on the left yet the result was not
decisive, and the features Of the situa-
ton on the respective sides, rosembled
what might be called a drawn battle
as near as battles usually result-in no
material advantages 10 either side. Tn,
enemy had certainly given way along a
portion Of their line but there they werl
still In sight, holding a stronger position
on their left, (our righD than the origina
one, and apparently as full Of fight a.
ever. aud by no means inclined 10 accep
the bloody results OF the day az the hna
issue
Year: 1862

all entrances to the Park, giving due notice -
to all its rules and regulations. In such mat
ters the convenience and safety Of thepublic are
paramount considerations, and ample informa-
ton their due. We would suggest that, for the
convenience of the pub lie, the Park be open at
all hours-that its roads be free to all alike
both day and night.
Year: 1862

"Hallow my good friend, can you in
form me how far it is to the next house ?
Jonathan started up-leaned on his hoe
handle-rested one foot on the gambril
of his sinister leg, and replied:


'Hallow, yourself how d. do wall |
guess | can. 'Tain't near SO far as it
used to be afore they cut the door ont of
the woods way-then it was reckoned
four miles bus now the sun shrivels up
the road, and didn't make more an tew.
the first house you come tew is barn,
and the next is hay stack Hosklns'
house is beyond. You'll be sure and
meet his gals afore you get there tarnal
rompin critters, they plague our folks
more'n a little. His sheep gits into our
orchard Dad sets the dogs arter the
sheep, and me artcr The gals: and the
way he makes the wool fly and the pet
ticoats, is a sin to snakes.


I see that you are inclined to be IA
cetious, young man pray tell me how it
happened that one of your legs is shorter
than the other 2


I never lows any body to meddle with
my grass tundlers mister; but seein its
YOU. III tell you l was born SO at my
particular request. SO that when / hold
the pillow l can go with one foot in the
furrow, and t'other on land, and not lop
over ; besides its convenient when l NOW
around side hill


Very good, indeed. How do your
potatoes come on this year p


They don't come on at all digs
EN- out and there tarnatlon snarl on
EN- in each hill


But they are small l perceive


Yes, | know it. You see we planted
some whoppin' blue-uoses in that patch
over there, and they hourished so al6redly
that these stopped growing jist out of
spite, cause they knowed they couldn't
keep up


You appear to be very smart. and
should think you could afford a better
hat than the one you wear


The looks amt nothing, it's all in the
behavior This ere hat is a Sunday go
to meeting hat, and its chock full of pie
ty now. I've got better one tew hum,
but don't dig 'taters in it, no how.


You have lived in these parts some
time, should guess


4 should guess so tew. / was born'd
and got my broun' up in this ere house
but my native place is down in Pordrunk.


Then you say it's about three miles to
the next house.


Eyes, sir, twas spell ago, and l
don't believe its growed much shorter
since. Good bye, to ye. That's darn
slick mare Of yourn.
Year: 1862

A BEAUTIFUL ExTRAcr-I saw a mour-
ner standing one eventide over the grave
of one dearest to him on earth. The
memory of joys that were past came
crowding on his soul. And this said
he, SIS all that remains of one SO loved
and SO lovely / called but no voice an
sweres. o, my beloved | will not hear
O, death, inexorabe death what hast thou
done? Let me lie down and forget my
sorrow in the slumbers OF the grave


When he thought thus in agony, the
form of Christianity came by. He heard
the song and transport of the great null
titude which no man can number, around
the throne. There were the spirits of the
just made perfect; there the spirit of her
he mourned Their happiness was pure,
permanent and perfect The mourner
then wiped the tear from. his eye, took
courage, and thanked God all the days
of my appointed time, said he, will l
wait till my change comes and he re-
turned to his duties, no longer sorrowing
as those who have no hope.
Year: 1862

MAKE PEAoE-Study to make peace
If a person is offended with course you
have pursued. or some act of yours, do
not widen the breach between you by be-
ing otfish in his presence, or uttering on
ly monosyllables when he addresses you.
If you have reason to believe that hard
feelings exist, be more mild, pleasant and
pliable. Meet the offended more than
half way-the whole way if necessary to
secure peace and good feelings. Do net
wait for him to come and make confess
sions, but be willing to go to him and
secure the desirable object. There is no
good reason why all men should not live
in peace. Because you and have sinned
ouce-erred in judgment or in any way
it is no reason why we should not forgive
and be forgiven. Let us, then, study to
make peace, and keep peace between us
forever. 1t is shame that we should
quarrel while we are children Of one


Father, and are seeking the same home
above.
Year: 1862

SSEAKSG OFF.-Two towards left the city
yesterday from bakery for Canada to avoid
the draft. Several others have left from Lake
street stores. The indications are that at
least halfa million Of men, we hope million,
will be called for by draft. Let US have it
right away. The day and the hour have come
at last, thank God! Now it begins to look
like work, hard blows and plenty Of them.
Year: 1862

There is no prettier picture in life than
that of daughter reading to her aged fs-
ther The old man, while listening to her
silvery notes. goes back to other times,
when another sat by his side and whisper
ed words he will never hear again; nor
does he wish to; for in soft evening light,
he sees her image reflected in her child,
and, as one by one gentle emotions steals
over him, he wells his face, and the daugh
ter, thinking him asleep goes noiselessly
in search of other employment. Virgin


innocence Watching over the cares, and
little wants of old age, is a spectacle fit for
angels. 1t is one of the links between earth
and heaven, and takes from the face OF
earth the necessarily hard and selfish
world many of its harshest feature.
Year: 1862

narrators of the far Thibet. l plunged


into this ocean Of fancy with the reok-


lessness of au accomplished diver, but
must acknowledge it ?-less fortunate


than even Montaigne with his history, /


have succeeded in bringing back only one


woman that | can call really good, and


her l have had to disinter from under the


ice and SHOWS of the North, in wild
country, too, and among people who are
not SO delicate and refined as though Pa
ris were in Norway. From Cadiz to
Stockholm, from London to Cairo and
Delhi, from Paris to Teheran and Samar-
cand, if the stories are to be believed,
there are artful girls and scheming mo-
theirs, in any quantity; but the good no
man where does she lie hid, and why
do they never tell US anything about her
Here is hiatus to which specially call
the attention of the learned. In observ-
ing it myself, I feel the more emboldened
to relate the story of the only good woman
and wife have unearthed. 1t is a simple
narrative, and not thoroughly in accord
ance with everyday experience, and, in
deed, there may be some squeamish people
who will say that it is ridiculous. No
matter-it has one good quality which no
one can dispute-it is not in the ordinary
style of either adventure or narration
Novelty is all the rage at the present day,
and what imparts value to things is not
their intrinsic merit, but their straneeness.


Here, then, is my story presented to
you, kind reader, just as Messrs. Ash
jernsen and Moe give it, in their curious
collection of Norwegian tales and legends.
Year: 1862

THE JUG The jug is most singular
utensil. A pail, tumbler, or decanter,
can be rinsed, and you can satisfy your
self by occular proof that tits clean; but
the Jug has but one hole in the top, and
the interior is all darkness. No eye pen


etrates it, no hand moves the surface
You can clean it only by putting in water


shaking it up, and pouring it out. If the
water comes out clean, you judge tha
YOU have succeeded in cleaning the jug
and uice persa. Hence, the jug is like
the human heart. No moral can ever
look into its recesses, and you can only
| Judge of its purity, by what comes from
Year: 1862




There was once man called Gudbrand,
who lived in lonely little farm house on
remote hillside. From this circum-
stance he got the name among his neigh
bors of Gudbrand of the Hill.


Now, you must know that Gudbrand
had an excellent wife, as sometimes hap
pens to man. But the rarest thing
about it was, that Gudbrand knew the
value of such treasure and SO the two
lived in perfect harmony, enjoying their
own happiness, and giving themselves no
concern about either wealth or the lapse
of years. No matter what Gudbrand
might do, his wife had foreseen and de-
sired that very thing; so that her good
man could not touch or change or move
anything about the house without her
coming forward to thank him for having
OWNED and forestalled her wishes.


Besides, it was easy for them to get
along, since the farm belonged TO them,
and they had hundred solid crowns in
drawer of their closet, and two excel
lent cows in their stable. They lacked
nothing, and could quietly pass their old
age without fear of poverty or toll, and
without having to look to the friendship
or the commiseration of any of their
fellow creatures.


One evening, while they were talking
over their various little tasks and projects
says the wife of Gudbraud to her hus.
band


Husband, I've got new notion in my
head you must take one of our cows te
town and sell her. Well keep the other
and she'll be quite enough to furnish u.
with all the milk and butter we can use
Why should we toll for other people
We've money lying in the drawer, ane
have no children to look after. So
wouldn't it be better to spare these arm
of ours, now that they are growing old
You will always find something to occup,
your time about the house ;-there1l b
no lack Of furniture and things to mend
and I'll be more than ever beside yo,
with my distaff and knitting needles


Gudbrand bethought him that his wifi
was right, as usual, and SO, as the mex
morning was beautiful one, he set Of
for the town at an early hour with tn
COW he wanted to SELL But it was no
market day, and he found no purchaser t
take the animal off his hands.


well we'll ! said Gudbrand, at a
events. can take Sukey back to the plac
) | brought her from I've got plenty {
!. hay and litter there for the poor brute, an
it's no farther returning than it was com
ing hither.' Whereupon he started yer
r quietly upon the road again to his home


After walking on for a few hours, an
3 just as he was beginning to feel a lit
tired, he met a man leading horse by IL
bride toward the town. The horse ";
p in fine condition, and was all saddled an
n ready for rider The way is long, All
=. night rapidly coming on thought Cruz


brand. l can hardly drag my COW alon
: and tomorrow I'll have to take this san
:! walk over again. Now here's an amin
$ that would suit me great deal bette
9 and I go back home with him as proud
lord. Who would be delighted to S
g her husband returning in triumph, like
! Roman General Why, the wife of Cru
brand


> Upon this happy thought, Gudbra'
l. stopped the trader. and exchanged !
lie COW for the horse,
Year: 1862

CLovER-May be sowed at any time
during the month--best when the ground
is frost-cracked on still morning, or else
upon new fallen suow, as the seed may
then be seen, and it can be more easily
sowed
Year: 1862

SwINE-Keep little charcoal and ashes
in corner of the sty, and a handful of
flour of sulphur in the swill is good
thing at this season; feed raw roots to
breeding sows, but not in quantities
enough to produce securing, and give be-
sides nutritious diet.
Year: 1862

1t is somewhat remarkable that, whilst the


North try to conceal all their defeats by denying
them, and even go so far as to claim them
as victories, the South, on the other hand,
when defeated, frankly aud honestly acknowl-
edge the fact. In this connection, the Rich>
monG Dispatch asks: why is it that this
uciform system of deception is exhibited by the
North. whilst the South admits the truth boldly,
however disagreeable it may be? 1t results
simply from radical difference in the character
of the two people. The one is sly, secretive, and
mas little veneration for truth; the other open
and above board, and more sensitive to the de-
of falsehood than the pain of Disaster
Which character is worthiest of success7 Which
will be most likely to win the approval of Hea-
ven and the respect of mankind2n