(GIRE'FFISNSYC&IAIB & S@SY 9 2PXJH;2ai;S:iii§2£3G Whole No. 2788. SHERIFF'S SALE. BY virtue of a writ of Venditioni Expo nas. issued out of the Court of Common ! Pleas of Mifflin county, and to ine directed, | will be exposed to sale, by public vendue or i outcry, I't the Court House iu Lewistown, on Monday, November 1, 1864, at one o'clock in the afternoon, the following j real estate, to wit: A tract of land situate in Bratton town ship, Mifflin county, Pa., containing one hun- I dred acres, more or less, being timber land, | bounded on the west by land of Casper Dull, j on the north by lands of Jacob and Yeoney Miller, on the south by and upon I the east by other mountain land. Seized, j taken in execution and to be sold as the pro- | pertv of Solomon Harshbanjer and the Widow i and Heirs of David Harshbaryer, deceased. D. M. CONTNER. Sheriff. Sheriff's Office, Lewistowu, Oct. 19, 1864. Notice to Heirs of Mary McNeal,deceased. AYTHEREAS a writ of partition and vili fy uation has been executed on the real estate of Mary McNeul, late of the borough of Lewistown, Mifflin county, deceased, you are now hereby nutitied to be and appear at an Orphans' Court, to be holden at Lewistown, in aud for said county of Mifflin, on the 7th day of November next, 1864, to accept or re- j fuse to take said real estate at the valuation I fixed by the inquest of the Sheriff of said j county, or show cause why the same should i nut he sold. D. M. CONTNER, Sheriff. Sheriff's Office, Lewistown, Sept. 28, 1864. Notice to Heirs of Samuel Wills, deceased. a writ of partition and val* ?f uation has been executed on the real estate of Samuel Wills, late of Union town ship. Mifflin county, deceased, you are hereby notified to be and appear at an Orphans' Court, in and for said county of Mifflin on the 7th day of November next, 1864, to ac cept or refuse to take said real estate at the valuation fixed by the inquest of the Sheriff i of said county, or show cause why the same should uot be sold. D. M. CONTNER, Sheriff. Sheriff's Office, Lewistown, Sept. 28, 1864. SARAII JANE BENNETT, f by her next friend, Samuel J Alias Subp. Tice, -{ sur vs. } Divorce. BONUM G. BENNETT. ( MIFFLIN COUNTY, SS. fjpilE Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to Bonum G. Bennett, Greeting : Whereas, Sarah J. Bennett, by her next friend, Samuel Tice, did on the 18th day of July, A. D. 1864, prefer her petition to the honorable Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Mifflin county, praying that for the causes therein set forth, that she might he divorced front the bonds of matrimony enter ed into with you. Bonunt G. Bennett, we do therefore command you, as we have hereto - fore commanded you. the said Bonum G. Bennett, that setting aside a'l other business you be and apf ear in your proper person be fore our Judges at Lewistown, at a Court of Common Pleas, there to be held on the 7th day of November next, to answer the petition or libel of the said Sarah J. Bennett, your wife, why she should not be divorced from j the bonds of matrimony, agreeably to the j Act of Assembly in such cases made and j provided. And hereof fail not. Witness Hon. Samuel S. Woods, President Judge of our said Court, at Lewistown, Sept. U, 1864. N. C. WILSON, Proth'y. P. M. CONTNER. Sheriff. Sheriff's Office, Lewistowu, Oct. 12, 1864. MAGGIE E. SIIULER 1 Alias Subp. vs. y sur WILLIAM WIRT SHULER. ] Divorce. MIFFLIN COCNTV, SS. TLMIK Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, to J. William Wirt Shuler, Greeting: Whereas, Maggie E. Shuler did, on the fourth day of April, A. 1). 1864, prefer her petition to the honorable Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Mifflin county, praying that for the causes therein set forth, that she ! might be divorced from the bonds of matri j tnotiy entered into with you, William Wirt • Shuler, we do therefore command you, as we ' have heretofore commanded you, the said William Wirt Shuler, that setting aside all other business you Le and appear in your proper person before our Judges at Lewis town, at a Court of Common Pleas, there to be held on the 7th day of November next, to answer the petition or libel of the said Mag trie E, Shuler, your wife, why she should not be divorced from the bonds of matrimony, agreeably to the Act of Assembly in such eases made and provided. And hereof fail not. Witness Hon. Samuel S. Woods, President Judge of our said Court, at Lewistown, Sept. U, 1864. N. C. WILSON, Proth'y. D. M. CONTNER, Sheriff. Sheriffs Office, Lewistown, Oct. 12, 1864. 'i'iiiiji mm iiu Our Change of Rase. He who br the plow wouM thrive. Himself must either hold or drive; Franklin thus wrote the words of truth, W hen Uncle Sam was In his youth. But now Yonng America Is all alive. And needs to he cautioned HOW to drive; And Uncle Sam, I think, he too is rather dashing his way through. Now, he who safely would progress. Must step by step still onward press; But he who would take two. Often falls down " a few." And to prevent that state of affairs, 1 ve moved to where there is no stairs— Across the street, you'll please to mind. Now s ings the Big Coffee Pot Sign. 'Tls here I want my friends to call. And see my stock—l can't mention all— In short, your house-wants nil you'll tiud Supplied at the Big CoCee Pot Sign. N. B. Manufacturing and Joblng carri- j ed on ns usual, aud our motto is "Small prof its and quick sales." Don't mistake the J. IRVIN WALLIS. u >4 Sign of the Big Coffee Pot. i LEWISTOWN FOUNDRY. jj j— ■ The subscriber continues to make to order Castings of brass j or iron of the best quality, at ■fflucessw&eMS prices as low as the times will permit. Having a large variety of patterns j on hand, I am prepared to furnish almost anything required for Grist Mills, Saw Mills, and Agricultural Implements, and to finish up in the best manner also, Blowing Cylinders, Hot Blast Pipes, I and other work for Furnaces, Water Pipes of j different sizes. Hydrants, Stop Cocks and Fer- I rils. Water Wheels, direct action and reaction S of different sizes. Horse Powers and Thresh ers of different kinds, Bar Share, Side Hill and Bull Plows, Wagon and Carriage Boxes, Blacksmith's Vices, Screw Plates, Heads and ! Rests for Turning Lathes, Straw and Feed | Cutters to work by hand, &c., &c. PATTERNS made to order. Having obtained the right to manufacture a Counter Balance Shakei, a first rate article, farmers are requested to call at the shop on Elizabeth street, and ex amine it. It can be attached to almost any thre .her in use, and will not fail to give en tire satisfaction. Thankful for past favors and anxious to do his work in the best manner, the subscriber asks a continuance of the patronage so gen erously bestowed. JOHN R. WEEKES, may 11 Agent. A NEW STOCK OF m nm fIgMY Just received at 11 Billy Johnson's, which will be sold at very small prof come on, boys and girls, and see for yourselves. A fine assortment of Ladies Gaiters on hand, and all kinds of Boots and Shoes, both city and home made work. The greater part of his eastern work is made to order, and is homemade work against rips. Manufacturing attended to as usual, and repairing done at shortest notice. No work to be given out until paid for, and in all cas es where work don't suit, and is returned in good order, the money will be refunded. Having purchased the patent right for Mifflin county for Eiswald's and Heels, he is prepared to furnish them to his customers. It is one of the great discov eries of the age; they will save four times their cost in leather, and can be easily put on by any one. Give them a trial. A liberal discount given to wholesale dealers. may 11 '64 BILLY JOHNSON. ACLTPESTICUEI FRUIT, AND FANCY STORE, EAST M ARKET STREET, Between Blymyer's and Jtitz's Stores. \T7IIERE is constantly kept on hand a T i choice assortment of articles in his line, many of which are to be had only there. His stock comprises pure and fancy Soaps, Perfumery, Writing Paper, Pens, Envelopes, different styles and sizes, Combs, Thimbles, Gum and Cornelian Kings, Tooth Brushes, Hair Brushes, FANCY ARTICLES, of all kinds. Photographs of Generals, &c., besides Confectionery. Fruits, Nuts, and eve rything to be found in a first class store of this kind. A continuation of the liberal patronage heretofore bestowed is respectfully solicited. E. SWAIN. Lewistown, April 6, 1864. Lycoming County Mutual El-SUiUJSi mmm* ESTABLISHED W IS4O—CAPITAL $2 *OO.OOO-- HLLLTAL OR CASH RATES—CHARTER PERPETUAL. rpiUS company allows no debt to accumu _L late against it. It is economical in all con tingent expenses, and prompt iu the adjust ment of all honest claims. Amount of losses settled and adjusted for the year ending June 10, 1864, $101,644.80, and the whole amount of losses paid up to June 10, 1864, is $1,387,747,75. JOHN A. STERETT, jy!3 Agent for M fflin County. STOVE*. A LARGE assortment of Cooking, Parlor and other Stoves, always on hand, at i the lowest pr>res, at J. B SELIIEIMER'S. CARPENTERS. SELIIEIMER'S is the place to buy the best and cheapest Hand, Rip, Tennant, Com ! pass and Cross Cut Saws; Plaoes, Bits, Haul i rners, Hatohets, Squares, Rules, Chisels, Au | gurs, Augur Bitts, Drawing Knives, Spoke' shaves. Bevels, and all other Tools in your i line. The carpenters all buy at J. B. SELIIEIMER'S. Saddlery Ware. \ LARGE stock of saddlery ware constant ly on hand, consisting in part of Saddle Trees, Pad Trees, Ilan.es, Buckles, Kings, Snaps, Terrets, Swivels, Stirrups, Bridle Bits, Tacks, Awls, Needles, Thread, Hair, Patent Leather, and a variety of other articles, for sale by J. B. SELHEIMER. TOBACCO & SE< AKSL PERSONS using Tobacco go to Hoffman's and try his extra Chewing Tobacco. ! Smoking, we have Turkish, Killikinnick, Si ■ gel, Garibaldi, Fine Cut, kc. Segars and I Pipes of all kinds, at HOFFMAN'S WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1864. THE IfMSTREL THE BLUE COAT OF THE SOLDIER, You asked me, little one. why I bowed. Though never 1 passed the man before? Because my heart was full and proud, When I saw the old blue coat he wore; The blue great-coat, the sky blue coat, The old blue coat the soldier wore. I know not what weapon he chose. What chief he followed, what badge he wore; Enough that iu the front of foes His country's blue great-coat he wore. Perhaps he was lorn in a forest hut, Perhaps he had danced on a palace floor; To want or wealth my eyes were shut; I only marked the coat he wore. It mattered not much if he drew his line From Shorn or Hain. iu the days of yore; Foi sure he was a brother of mine, Who for tny sake the war-coat wore. He might have no skill to read or write, Or he might be rich in learned lore; But 1 knew he could make his mark in fight, Aud nobier gown no scholar wore. It may bo he could plunder and prowl. Or perhaps in his mood he scotfed and swore; But 1 would not guess a spot so foul On the honored coat lie bravely wore. Ho had worn it long and borne it far; And perhaps on the rtffl Virginian shore, Froin midnight chili till the morning-star That worn great-coat the sentry wore. When hardy Butler reined his steed Through the streets of proud, proud Baltimore, Perhapshehind him, at his need, Marched he who yonder blue coat wore. Perhaps it was seen in Burnside's ranks, When Rappahannock ran dark with gore; Perhaps on the mountain-side with Banks In the burning sun no more he wore Perhaps in the swamps 'twas a bed for his form, From the seven day's battling and marching sore; Or with Keafney or Pope, 'mid the steely storm As the night closed in, that coat lie wore. Or when right over as Jackson dashed, That collar or cape some bullet tore; Or when far ahead Antietam flashed, He flung to the ground the coat that he wore. Or stood at Gettysburg, where the graves Itang deep to Howard's cannon roar; Or saw with Grant the unchained waves Where conquering hosts the blue coat wore. That garb of honor tells enough, Tnotigh i its story guess no more; The heart it covers is of such stuff. That coat is mail which that soldier wore. He may hang it up when tlie peace may come, And the moths may find it behind the door; But his children will point when they hear a drum To the proud old coat their father wore. And so, my child, will yon and I, For whose fair home their blood they pour, Still bow the head as one goes by Who wears the coat that soldier wore; The blue great-coat, the sky-blue coat, The old blue coat the soldier wore. Management of Orchards. BY JUDGE FRENCH. No man living, I think, can show a good orchard of grafted fruit which was kept in grass the first ten years of its life. It is a point settled beyond controversy, that or chards, to be healthy and productive, must be cultivated most of tbe time. There is such a thing as over cultivation. The mis take oftenest made, 1 think, of late years, is forcing young trees too much, thereby giving them too luxurious growth, and in creasing their liability to injury by frosts. Land, rich enough for a crop of Indian corn, is in good condition for the healthful growth of apple trees. Even after trees are grown to a large size, manuring so as to maintain a vigorous growth often renders the trees unfruitful. The theory is, that when dame Nature, along in Summer and early Autumn, is laying her plans for next year's operations, she forms buds without at first deciding whether they shall be for leaves or fruit, and that we, her servants, may help to de termine their character by urgiug or check ing the circulation of the sap; a vigorous circulation and full supply developing the buds into leaves and wood, and a diminish ed circulation developing fruit buds. A tree which the plow has injured, or which has been bent down by the wind, often is full of bloom, while its thriftier neighbors are expanding their dimensions with no at tempt at fruitfulness. We prune the roots or bend down tbe branches to induce fruit fulness. On the same principle, if your beautiful orchard, at eight or ten years of age, grows rapidly but does not bear, by laying it to grass a year or two, a check will be given to its growth, and blossom and fruit will appear in due season. It is not uncommon to hear a man complain that a certain tree is apparently dying, and regret it, because it was a tree that always bore full, not knowing that the partial loss of vitality had turned all its twigs to fruit spurs. I know of no substitute for plowing or chards, unless it be mulching. There is a practical difficulty however, that all experi ence in raising apple orchards has not ob viated ; undoubtedly, low branching trees are most healthy, most productive, most convenient in all respects, except in culti vation. But low branching trees will not admit horses to pass under them, and oxen, though not so high headed as horses, have o great many more horns, which are very inconvenient in orchards. After low head ed trees have borne two or three full crops, their branches often touch the ground, giving great convenience in picking the fruit, but utterly preventing the passage of a plow team. I know orchards of this character which have long been kept very productive by mulching the whole ground with hay or straw. They were near the sea, and the mulch was the coarse grass ot the fiats. Where any mulch can be cheap- ly obtained, I think trees may be planted about twenty two feet apart, allowing to form low heads, and so cover the ground, and the orchard kept free from grass and weeds by thus covering the surface. The crops derived from cultivation ander the trees seldom pay the cost, and in many lo calities mulching would be cheaper than cultivation, and answer all the purpose. \Y e should then have our trees in their beautiful natural proportions, instead of un gainly long-legged monsters, marred and scarred, and exposed to the alternations of heat and cold, and retarded years in their productiveness. Probably it might not be wise to continue the mulch upon the ground daring the whole season, although I am not aware that injury is caused by so doing. The tendency of thus covering the ground no doubt would be to bring the roots toward the surface, but perhaps this would produce no injury. Where mice and moles abound, either the mulch, or grass growing in the orchard, would afford them winter quarters, and thus endanger the trees. — Country Gentleman. Address of the Union State Central Committee. TO THE LOYAL MEN OF PENNSYLVANIA. ROOMS OF UNION STATE CEN'I. COM. PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 21, 1864. To the Loyal Men of Pennsylvania : The sinoke of the first engagement has cleared away, and upon the voteof her cit izens at home Pennsylvania stands by the government of our fathers, while her brave sons in the field will not give less than twelve thousand majority lor the good cause. The last hope, therefore, of the supporters of General McClellan has dis appeared and the only result of continu ing to sustain him is to give aid and com foit to the rebelliou by increasing the appearance of disunion among ourselves. General Sheridau dealt a terrible blow to treason on Wednesday, and every patriot's heart thrilled with joy upon hear ing it; but a great majority for Abraham Lincoln in Pennsylvania would be far more fatal to the armed conspiracy against the Union and the Constitution. Every vote for our tried and faithful President will paralyze some arm raised to shoot down the flag, while every vote for the base surren der at Chicago, and tbe uica who carry its white flag, will encourage some rebel to shoot another northern soldier. The ticket nominated by Vallandigham, Wood and Seymour is now black with treason, and after it is voted will be red with the blood of our brothers fighting for us. The war has existed for the lust year only by reason of our divisions, and its continuance to day is solely owing to the activity ot the disunion party of the North and the plat form of its convention. While any hope remained of tbe election of its candidates, plausible excuses might be found by mis guided men for giving them their suffrages; hut after the verdicts of Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Ohio, Indiana, and Penn sylvania, all sensible persons know that the election is already decided by the people, aud that it only remains to ascertain the majorities. It fol ows, therefore, thatevery vote for McClellan and Pendleton is an earnest invitation to Jefferson Davis to con tinue this fearful war to waste more of our treasure and to murder others of our sons. The sublime spectacle of a united North will end the war. We invoke all patriots to lend their efforts unceasingly to produce this result. By perlecting the ward and township organizations; by the circulation of documents; by public addresses, especial ly by local speakers; by earnest personal efforts with honest but mistaken men; by making arrangements to bring every loyal voter to the polls; by sending tax receipts to every soldier and sailor; by the immediate formation of campaigu clubs in every bor ough and community; by great meetings of the people by daylight and by torchlight, and by" all tbe honest agencies of an active and thorough canvass, appealing to the patriotic zeal, and kindling tho patriotic enthusiasm of a great and loyal common wealth, we can attest the fealty of our State to the flag of the Union by a majority worthy of the historic character of the contest and ot the great issues dependent upon it. Forward, then, every lover of hiscouutry to this good work ! Looking not to the past but to the future, forgetting all per sona! considerations, and appreciating the privilege of some sacrifice for Liberty and the Union, let us relax no effort until the polls are closed. Tbis committee will con tinue to do its whole duty, and relies upon your instant, earnest and constant assistance. Grant's march of valor and of glory from the Il&pidan to the James sealed the fate of the rebellion. Since then, Sherman has turned its left wing. Farragut is closing its avenues of escape. Sheridan has sent its vanguard again whirling down the val ley. It only remains for us to sound the charge along the whole line, aud wrapping our ballots around our brother's bullets, march to the peaceful, final triumph which awaits us in November. Proclaiming the war a failure, George B. McClellan is himself the great failure EffIUTEBSOWSJa SEEHHHBJ WSOTSnFffg IMMTET., of the war—a general without victory—a statesman without a record, and if we are faithful, history will add to his epitaph, that he was a candidate for the Presidency without an electoral vote. Let us all, therefore, labor without ceasing. In mem ory of our buried martyrs, in regard for tl.e wounds of our living heroes, to guard liberty from its deadly peril, and the Uu ion from its treasonable foes, in the inter est of religion, aud in the hope ot tho re public of the future, loyal men of Penn sylvania, forward to victory ! In behalf of the Committee, SIMON CAMERON, Chairman. A. W. BENEDICT, } ~ , WIEN FORNEY, j Unpublished Letters from Gen. Jack son. GOOD ADVICE FOR THE PRESENT DAY. The following letters of President An drew Jackson, which have never been pub lished, have been handed us by the gen tleman to whom they have been written. They contain sentiments and advice which we recommend to all who love the Union now: "WASHINGTON, NOV. 2, 1832. "My dear Sir: —I haye just received your letter of the 31st ultimo, with the enclosed, for which I thank you. "I am well advised of the views and proceedings of the great leading nullifiers of the South, in my native State (S. C.,) and weep for its fate, and over tbe delusion into which the people are led by the wick edness, ambition, and folly of their leaders. I have no doubt of the intention of their leaders first to alarm the other States to submit to their views rather than a disso lution of the Union should take place. If they fail in this, to cover their own disgrace and wickedness, to nullify the tariff, and secede from the Uuion. "We are wide awake here. The Union will be preserved, rest assured of this. There his been too uiuosft)lood and treasure shed to obtain it, to Ifet it be surrendered without a struggle, Our liberty, and that of the whole world, rests upon it, as well as the peace, posperity and happiness ot these United States. It mast be perpetual. I have no time to say more. My health is good, improved by tbe travel. With a tender of my kind salutations to you and your amiable family, I am sincerely your friend, ANDREW JACKSON. "Col J. A. Hamilton," WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 1832. "My dear Sir:—Yours of the 3d inst. is just received. I accord with you fully in the propriety of the people giving fully and freely their sentiments and opinions on nullification, the course pursued by South Carolina in her late proceedings. The ordinance passed, when taken in connection with the Governor's message, is REBELLION AND WAR against the Union; the raising of troops under them, to resist the laws of the United States, is ABSOLUTE TREASON. The crisis must be, and as far as my constitutional and legal powers go, will be met with en ergy and firmness. Therefore the propri ety of the public voices being heard, and it ought now to be spoken in a voice of thunder that will make the leaders of the nullifiers tremble, and which will cause the good citizens of South Carolina to retrace their steps, and adhere to that Constitution of perpetual Union they have sworn to support. This treasonable procedure agaiust the Union is a blow against not only our liberties, but the liberties of the world. This nullifying movement in the South has done us great injury abroad, und must not only be promptly met and put down, but frowned down by public opinion. It is, therefore, highly proper for the people speak all over the Union] I am preparing a proclamation to the people of the South, and as soon as official ly advised of these rebellious proceedings, will make a communicaticn to Congress. I can say no more, as I am surrounded at present, aud bid you for the present adieu. ANDREW JACKSON. "Col. J. A. Hamilton." Oar Agent—Where He Stands, and all About Him. The New York correspondent of the London Times says: "He (Gen. G. B. McClellan) is under stood to heve exp|ained away some pas sages in a recent speech, which originally conveyed the impressiou that he was iu fa vor of war for the extirpation of slavery, and to have otherwise made himself more acceptable than formerly to that great wing of the Democratic party whose whole sym pathies are with the South." A writer in the Boston Daily Advertiser says: " Since that public letter, General Mc- Clellan has written private letters to va rious influential persons very different from his letter of acceptance." The Chicago Times says : "Sundry 'loyal' newspapers are now in tensely exercised in an effort to ascortain whether McClellan stands on the Chicago platform or not. As he distinctly states in his letter of acceptance that he does, their anxiety seems to be an unnecessary one." The Cincinnati Enquirer says: New Series—Volume IX. No. 1. 44 lie stands on the platform erected by the convention, ax far as it goes, and adds another plank to please himself. 44 Our readers know we don't believe in that plank, but wc shall not quarrel with General McClellan for regarding it with favor, simply because, under his adminis tration, it would never bo required of us." And last, but not least, the Hon. Fer nando Wood says : 44 It is an error to suppose that General McClellan and the peace men so widely differ. It is true that he does not use the precise language of the platform adopted at Chicago—he says nothing of armistice —of a cessation of hostilities, nor a conven tion—but be says nothing against them, but does most explicitly declare a senti ment, or, if you please, a dogma, which covers the ground." And continues the Hon. Fernando, "Ho is our agent, and the creature of our voice." Sheridan's Use of Cavalry. WASHINGTON, Oct.23.—Gen. Sheridan, in Wednesday's battle at Cedar creek, fur nishes the most striking illustration we * have had during the war of the legitimate use of cavalry, and the results achieved on that occasion vie with the finest historic performances of that arm. Napoleon observes that the two main functions of cavalry are to operate on the morale of an enemy by turning his flank, and to follow up a victory by a pursuit that turns defeat into rout Sheridan's disposi tion of his horse ia masses on either flank is in accordance with tbe finest examples in military history, and tbe pursuit of the once broken rebel line matches the most brilliant exploits of Murat or of Seidlitz. The grand charge made at 4 o'clock by the divisions of Custer on the right and Merritt on the left, is described by an eye witness as magnificent in the highest de gree. The charge was executed at the trot, and doubled up both flanks of the rebel army, pushing its broken and dislo cated fragments across Cedar creek. With this achievement, an ordinary general would have remained satisfied, but not so Sheridan, an old dragoon himself,and know ing all the secrets of what Marshal Saxe called the dome of moment. Two brigades, Devin's of Merritt's Division, and Weir's of Custer's Division, were promptly thrown across the creek. Clearing the bridges at a gallop, under severe artillery and mus ketry fire, they impetuously charged the rebel infantry brigade, which had been left to cover the trains, and held a strong posi tion, deployed on the crest of the, hill south of Cecar creel . This lorce was captured and scattered, leaving the whole rebel army train a prize. The rebel infantry were already whirling through Strasburg, and the pike, for four miles from that point to Cedar creek, was blockaded with artillery W3gons, ambulan ces, &c. Our cavalry accordingly had now nothing to do but deploy as foragers and secure the rich spoils their valor had won. What these are the country already knows through Gen. Sheridan's dispatches; and when it is considered that this splendid prize was taken by a force not exceeding five hundred men, we may well exclaim with Marshal Saxe, "There is no telling what cavalry can accomplish." N. Y. Times. A Battle that was not Fought. Many years ago two boys differed about some trifling matter, while at play, and one of them challenged the other to fight. The challenge was accepted and the heroes went into an adjoining field to settle the quarrel. Jackets and caps were thrown on the ground aud all was in readiness, but each appeared unwilling to strike tbe first blow. 44 Now, then, strike me if you dare," said the younger hoy, with a look of defi ance. His companion looked at him, hut did not like to strike, and at length he said, 44 Nay, I have nothing to strike you for." 44 Well, then," said the other, who had provoked the quarrel at first, 44 let us be good friends again, for I have nothing to strike you for either." They dressed and left the field without striking u blow, and never quarreled after. One of thetu now holds a very respecta ble position as a teacher of youth. How few battles would be fought, either among young people or old, if in imitation of these hoys the disputants would try to fiud a reason for a quarrel , before they strike a blow. "The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water; therefore leave off con tention before it be meddled with."— Band of Hope Review. Kmiyration oj Slaveholders to Brazil. —The Brazil and Itiver Platte Mail says: —Owing to the war in America, several wealthy Southern planters pur pose settling in this country. Some have already arrived, and several more are on their way. One gentleman from South Carolina is expected to ar, rive here with a capital of two hun dred and fifty thousand pataooons. All these parties intend to locate in Santa Fe. In a few years' time the lands in that province will be worth as much, if not more, than those of Bue noa Ayres. " ' • *
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