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New York Meat Market,
BOOKS! BOOKS!

BOOKS! BOOKS!
RURTON or, the Scges by the au-
~ thor f"Captnin Kidd"
GEORGE; or, the Planter Of the Isle of
France; by Alexander Dumas;
ISABEL or BAVARIA: bv Alex. Dumas;
The KNIGHT OF GwyNNE by Lever;
Sr. GILES AND ST. JANEs by Douglass
Jerrold;
SHORT Rawlings FROM Lone YARN
From the notes oi L l., Wilson;
Tur Mosaic WORKERS;
lnE FiR'r FALsr STEP; ar. the Path Of
turr,
Md MYERS: by Cooper;
For snlr by KING ~ WHITE.
Ottawa &c, l. Druggists md Bppkwikr,
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MILLINERY.
NOTICE.

4 OSr--t Black Morocco Poke, Book. con-
! tanning omotr other papers rwo prom's-
s",y notes eA,cut,d by John allace. on OF
about the la h May 1916; ore 10 MARY 3
Wallace for !. $50 the other IL sarah 4. " al
l1cc ior slGO. Al! persons are fTe"nrued
nGainst purchaslug sad noes, ~ payrnen. upon
them has been st"ar.d W.H.L.N ALLAH T..
Ottawa, Nov 8. ISI1
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AYINTER FLOWER>.-A few splendid
w Pans flowers, Tor Bonnsi,.. to he found
hi the cheap store 4 BASSNErr.
Nov. ~. lSi7.
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New Goods ! New Goods

NE nre now receiving from New York
w Boston aud Philadeiphisn, a large aud
varied assortment "i fancy aud staple
ID y e. q o u s,
And Offer them fnr sale at such h,c prices that
we are confdent i, will he to the interest of pur-
chaserS In call snI examine our stock aud prices
before purchasing elsewhere. We respectfully
invite our old CUSTOMERS aud the public general.
ly to call over at the old stand on the south side
Of the public square and examine.
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I.iauOrS.

Liquors.
ONE barrel Brandy,
VI d, Rum,
| d. Gin,
do Part Wine.
do Madeira do.
Bought expressly for the sick. and for sale
by ALIEN. W. MAGILL.
Ottawa. Oct. %, lsI7.
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GREEN'S MILLS.

ars s""s' % ,%o'o "ss' } ''"p %".
S IK and are now in full operation, with
e1sa19s Sir ran IF Burrs,
new Boiling Cloths, and all the necessary fix.
lures tor manufacturing wheat in the very best
manner; aud having none hut experienced and
accommodating millers, together with the whole
business being conducted by the personal atten.
ton ct his sou, ID. GRrlS. he hopes to give ge.
neral salisfactipD; and as he has been to a great
e1psnse in making his ills second to none in
the western country, he hopes to receive, as
heieiof"re,a liberal share Of pnhlic patronage.
Merchant and Custom work will he thankfully
received ond strictly attended To at all times
Sundays excepted
Cash paid for Wheat. Flour Barrels. and
Cooper stuff JOHN GREEN.
Dayton, O:'. -. 1917.
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NLOAklNGS. ~ fac lot Ut Clo.krng., ior
~ sale by 4. W. MAGILL.
Nov. 49, 1917.
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Prints.

CASES just opened by T.. HAsssstr. ia
r which may he found oil The latest 81, lee. IL.
GLIDING
~ pieces embossed black calicoes for
mourning.
10 do Turkey red.
80 do stGl csn,s per yard.
so do alto do
so d" sll2i do
80 do ais do
10 do h,2O do Oct. I. lSI7.
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SCHOOL Books, Stationary, sc.
, y just received y, the subscribers,
Sanders rad MrGulv's series al
>rhooI K adors,
sanders Elementary SpeIIars.
Smith and Adams Arithmetic,
Smiths Grammar,
Smiths Geography and Alias,
Goodrch's Natural Geography.
Parley's Geography,
. Websler's School Dictionary.
ALso--Primers. Toy and Copy Books,
Blank Accom-, Books, different sizes
Paper, Ink, Quilts, Steel Pens. &c.
WALKER & HlCKLlNG.
Sept. "a, lS47.
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Void PENS. good and very chesp by
" Nov. -, Is47. 4. BASSNETT.
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- Boots and Shoes.
30 Cases Mems Coarse Boots,
s Boys do
10 Mems do and Kip Rrogsns
8 Boys do do
5 Mems Calf Boots
s " do Kip do
10 Womrns calf and kip shoes
and Booiees
200 pairs ladies' kid Slippers and wal.
hing Shoes, and childrens Boots >
Shoes, Of all kinds and prices.
Oct. l. ~. CUsHAAN & GRIpLEY.
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Boot 0lld shoe store.

uoNEf. frs, quality, Tor sale by
IL Nov b. A. W. MAGlLL.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICES.
La sale Probate Court.

La Sale Probate Court.
TIME regular term Of the Probate Court for
l. the county Of la Sale viii be held on the
first Mondsy Of every m"n,h at the office CT the
Probate Justice in Ottawa. H.G. COTTON.
Sepi.s. 1S47. Prob. Jssfire.
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OTlCE.-.rhe pubic are hereby eau.
Y TONED against buying two ccrain promls
s'rN notes. dated on or about tn. 9th ri October.
ID lsi1. made payable l., Alexander Wolcou,
nnls signed by VI ID SMITH a. G. B CHAPLIN,
Que payable sy months after date ioI the sum
ct seventy dollars. (or thereabou,..) aud the
Other payable eight months after date for the
'um Of seventy d"llars. Tor thcrcabouts.) the
only notes signed by The said Sn i,h q Chapin
payable to said Wncott The subscribers have
mad" foil payment ol the above notes. and are
determined not 10 pay them second time.
NJ. d. SMITH,
{. b. CHAPLIN.
Osvcco, Nov IA, lSi7. 3,
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Bavarian Cloth, Black Calicces.
SH.a ~ is.
Twill & hg'd. Silk, Brosha.
Turkerian, Cashmer,
Forid. 1hibei.
MerinO, Plaid Wool.
Dress Handkerchiefs.
Silk. Mous-de-lane,
Satin, Thibet,
Gauze, Cashmer,
Ladis Fancy Goods.
Silk Il velvet neck ,iesColars,
Gauze merino vests, Collarets.
Gimp do Chemesetls,
Silk and lace buttons, Purse twist,
Bonnet 4 cap howersWrea.hes.
Cloves.
Kid, all colors, Lisle thread.
Black Mohair, Chene cotton,
Egyptian long mit,s. Black Ptene,,
Half fg'd. do Cashmer.
Pearl and China silk, Zephyr wors,ed,
Derby ribb'd. cuffs, Misses cashmer.
steel Ware.
Steel bag and purse Clasps,
Rings. Tassals, Deeds. &c.
D 0 m stic C o. de-.
Brown and bleached muslin. from ! 10 81
yards wide.
Ticking, Checks,
FIannels. all colors. Table covers,
striped e. dotted. Table cloths,
Linen & cotton diaperCrash.
Rob Roy plaids.
Boots ShOes.
ladies walking,
Double and single sole Buskins.
High calf and morocco,
Misses shoes, all kinds,
Gen,lemens calf, peg'd L. sew boots.
do Kip do do
do Heavy, do do
Brogans Of every description.
In addition to the above euu merated goods,
| have large and general assortment VI
Ready Made Clothing.
PHO: Hunting CoaIs,
do Sack,
do Over Goats,
Brown e. Black Cloth Sack,
Dark Tweed, heavy,
Plain aud fancy cassimer Pants,
Cassinett and Jeans do
Cut Velvet, Wove do. and Valencia
Vests,
Wool and hickory Shirts.
Caps.
large and general assortment, from 2s
Ladics and Misses Muffs,
a fine assortment. prices TO sui. purcha.
sers.
I.SO.
Crockery, Mri,care and Groceries.
The undersigned rs now prepared to offer a
larger and cheaper stock Of goods To the inhahi.
'nnts OF this county, than can he found in any
other establishment. J.G. NATrlNGER
Sept % ls47.
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Illinois Weekly Packet Tor 1917.
A@ THE fast running passenger ass.
GasS4 mrr, DIAL.
k<s3s<1Sa q. II. PRArr. Master,
Will run as regular packet during the ssss"n.
between st. Louis, Peru and Utira--kssing ~.
Louis every Tuesday evening =, S o'rlnek. Re-
turning will leave Utica every Friday morning
nj 8 och ok. aud Peru al 8 o'clock.
q For freigh, or passage apply to,hc csp'sia
On hoard. or to Cushman 4 t;ridley, O,tsws, ..
to !. d. Harmon. Peru, Ag,nh.
March 20 l847.
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Illinois River Weekly Packet.
A- THE splendid and las, running
49 Ps.ssnse' boa, Herald.
dl<s@akzA .D,vxHNT. Assftr.
v III run rs a regular packet 10 Peo'is snd reu
leaving 81. Louis every Monday. Rs'a.nins
will lsave Peru every Thursday. q oo'c'osA.
A. N.
lj For freight or passage spply IN board. ~
TO HOFFMAN Il COATS.
Jnne 10, Is47. Ag'nfs Perm, Ill.,
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Fer tho Fall and Winter Trade.

THAVE received from New York lssgs end
fine sssortmsn, Of STAPLE AND FANCY Y,
DkYGOODS,f for the Fall ssd Winter trade.
Among which may be found the following:
CT tbs. .
Blark, Blue Black, Brown, Olive. Cadet,
Gold Mixed, English and American.
Black French. Black, Blue Black,
and Drab PHO, and Beaver. for over.
coats.
ca S S I'M E RES.
Black, Blue Black. and Fancy, a good
assortment.
S.ATTINET IT'S.
Black, Indigo Blue, Steel Mixed. Gold
Mixed, Plaid and Striped.
JEAN S &. TTVEE DS.
OF all Alnds and prices.
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10 Chew crs.
= BOXES ofthe celebrated Moutoose chewing
q tohseeo Just received. 7. BAssNxTv.
Oct. I. I847.
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COAl! Coal!

YNIIE subscriber is now prepared to furnish .
i superior article Of coal, TO all those wish
ing to lay in their winter supply. or to iesms,srs
Tor the Chicago market. He has . number Of
NTH at work in his pits, and can furnish aDy
amount required, al the lowest cash price
FRANCIS BRADY.
Ouswa, Sept. II ISl7.
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I'm Pieces De. Lanes 4
| ~ CAShMERS. the riches, assortment
in the market. may be seen at BOUGHrCN's.
Oct. s2, lSd7
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TE ST. " q s.
Black Satin. Silk and Linen,
" Silk Velvet, Valnecia.
Gu, Velvet.
l. DIE s DIR E SIS e. OOD s.
Blk & blue blk Silks. Mous-de.I.anes,
Drab and brown do Black satin stripe,
Fawn coIored do Alapscas,
Satin stripe DO Romelia.
Cashmere Cashmer de.lanes.
Ginghams.
MOUR MN G. GOO DS.
Bombazines, Striped Barge.
Black Mous.de-lanes, Black Ginghams,
Bavarian Cloth, Black Calicces.
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY e, 1897,

tuition of tie committees in the Mexican
Congress indicates the great supremacy
of the ultra Federal party. The COM
mittee TO revise the constitution is con-
stituted of three prominent leaders of
that party. The selection OF Herrera
as chairman of the Committee of War is
equally worthy lit adds Of notice, and in
Two respects. 1t shows that the ex-
President has still a party in Congress as
well as in the country. In the second
place, it seems singular to see a man,
whose pacific ideas only a few months
since caused his fall from power, placed
at the head of a committee of war by a
Congress whose warlike views are clearly
shown by its ultra Observation-Disclosures
.7iias.
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MEXICAN INTELLIGENCE.

The New York Courier des Eats
Unis, of Saturday contains Its usual val
liable summary of recent Mexican Intelli-
gence, which is accompanied with some
interesting comments, the more valuable
from the fact that the intelligent editor OF
tibet journal enjoys peculiar facilities for
obtaining the most reliable and latest IN
telligence from that region. We trans
late a few passages:
Letters received from Mexico by a
commercial house in New York, and to
which we have every reason to give EN-
tire credit, assert that the real plans OF
Santa Anna have an objact quite different
from the apparent one of protecting Sal
tillo, and that his real aim is Tampico.-
If this be so, the alarm Of Gen. Worth
may be explained by false demonstration
made designedIy in that quarter, in order
TO draw off the American forces III that
direction, and thus effect a powerful d.
version in favor of his real designs. We
NAV add to this, that the intelligence from
Tampico announces vague apprehenslons
of an attack on the part of the Mexlcans,
which seems to give additional weight 10
our supposition, and to confirm the old
adage; 'There is always some fire where
there is smoke"
In this connexion we should mention
that a letter received at Tampico, from
San Juan del Arroyo, brings the positive
announcement that, on the 10th of De.
cember, Gen. Gonzales, at the head ol
1000 cavalry. was to set out for Victoria
and from thence ultimately to direct his
course towards Tampico. Ii this move
ment has been made, the Mexicans mus
have met with the division under Gen
Patterson, which at the latest accounts
had already crossed the river San Fernan
do, and was on its route towards Victoria
the occupation of which post is a mates
of some importance as the last on thu
way to San Luis.
The Courier, in giving the intelligence
brought by the Potomac to Pensacola
Gala attention 10 the fact that tho ccnstI
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VIRGINIA SENATOR.

JAMES VI. Mason was, on Thursday
before last, elected by the Legislature of
Virginia a Senator in Congress from that
State, to fill the vacancy occasioned by
the death Of Mr.. Pennybacker.
The voting continued through 2 days.
The first ballot on "Wednesday was as
follows: For George w. Summers whig)
&C.; John W. Jones SO: James Mellow
ell 81; James NJ. Mason Is; George w.
Hopkins s; Scattering 8.
The first ballot on Thursday resulted
as follows: For Mason So, Mcdowell 43,
Jones 81, Scattering 10. And the ninth
and last ballot was: For Mason 81, Nc
Dowell 10, Samuels 10, (all Democrats, J
Scattering "a.
The Richmond Wing states that Mr..
Mason, on the last'trial, received about Go
Wing votes, which, with 81 Democratic
ones, elected him by a large majority.
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ry Locofoco except K~lingensmith voting
against them.
GUBERNAToRIAL.

As the time far nominating candidates
for Governor approaches, public curiosi-
ty, in regard to the chances of this or that
individual, naturally increases. In the Lo-
cofoco ranks there appears to be consid-
cradle sparring between the different fac
lions, the n contending for the old De-
mocratic principle of rotation IN Office"
and obviously determined to push a new
man. while the other adheres ~immovably
to the Chief who now commands. The
latter will probably come of v~ictors.
Among the Wings there are but two as
pirants prominently before the party, and
it is difficult to tell which will get the no.
mination. One thing. however, is GER
tain: whichever is selected will receive a
unanimous and cordial support from the
Wings throughout the State. For our
own part, we prefer Mr.. COOPER and hope
he may be the choice Of majority of the
Convention; nevertheless, if Gen. IRWIN
be nominated we shall not complain, but
viii give him whatever said and comfort
we may have 1t in u power to bestow.
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LATEST FROM GEN. TAYLOR.
oFFIcIAL.-FRon 1.-THE UNION

oFFIcIAL.-FRoM sTHE UNION"
DISPATCHES have been received from
General TAYLOR, dated the 22d Decem-
Der, near Monterey, representing that he
had lett that place on the 18th, for Vic
toria, having previously put in motion the
troops destined for that point. At Monte
morelos a junction was effected on the
9Th with the ID infantry and ID Ten
nessee regiment OF foot from Camargo,
and it was intended, with the whole force,
$500 men, TO march on the 10Th for
Victoria. But, on the evening of his ar
rival at Montenorelos, a despatch arrived
from General WORTH, commanding at
Saitillo, with the intelligence that SANTA
ANNA designed to take advantage of the
division of force towards Victoria, and,
by a rapid movement, to strike a heavy
blow at Saltillo; and, if successful, then
at General WooL's force at Parras. Tn
der these circumstances, and with no
means of judging how far this iniorma-
ton might be well founded, the General
returned to Monterey with the regular
force. in order to be in position to rein
force Saltillo if necessary. The volun-
teers under General QUITMAN, reinforced
by a ield-batterey, were ordered to con
tinue their march and effect a junction
with General PATTERSON, at Victoria,
while General TAYLOR returned to Mon
terey with General TwIGe's devlsion,
now increased by the End infantry.
In the mean time General BUTLER and
General Wool being advised by General
WORTH of a probable attack upon his
position, moved rapidly to join him with
all the available force at Parras and Mon
terey. while orders were dispatched by
General BUTLER to hasten up troops from
the rear. The latter General proceeded
in person to Saltillo, and assumed the
command, agreeably to Instructions which
had been given by General TAYLOR before
his departure, to meet a case like this.
General Taylor had proceeded beyond
Monterey, on his way to Salillo, when
he was met on the Goth by a despatch
from the post, announcing the early arri-
val of General WooFs column, and also
that the expected concentration and move
ment of the Mexican troops upon thai
position had not taken place; indeed, thai
their advanced posts had rather been
withdrawn. Deeming the force there,
and soon TO be at Saltillo, quite sufficient
to repel any demonstration at this season
from San Luis Potosi, General Taylor
did not think it worth while TO throw for
ward General Twigg's division to thai
place, and after resting it a day, designed
putting il again in march for Victoria, Il
which point he was to proceed himself.
General Patterson was supposed to b
then well on his march from Matamora.
to Victoria; when his division, except th'
Alabama rangers, lin garrison at Tampi
co.. will be brought together. With
force holding in observation the Passe:
from lula, the garrison at Tampico may
be reduced with advantage TO the service
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Song for the Volunteers.
BY ROBERT

We're far away in foreign land
Responsive to our country's call,
A little but a gallant band
Fair Freedoms sons and brothers all.
Our pleasant homes, our kin and friends.
At thought of these our bosoms thrill;
While memory her magic lends
Our hearts, dear girls, are with you still.
New forms and faces meet us here,
Unlike the loved ones left behind;
Strange voices fall upon our ear,
But lone with tone so sweet and kind.
The dark-eyet beauty strives in vain
Affections lonely void to fill;
For You we only wear the chain
Our hearts, dear girls, are with you still.
No holiday pursuit is ours
The burning sun. the chilling dew,
The battle, where the death storm showers,
We cheerful suffer all for you!
We ask no gucrdon but your praise;
Go where we may, and come what will,
Forever, as in bygone days,
Our hearts, dear girls, are with yon still.
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vol. 5.-No. IL.
DISTANCES.

An experienced navigator has furnished
the editor Of the Charleston Patriot with
the following interesting table Of dlstan-
ces:
From S. w. Pass, R. Mississippi. to
Galveston-course N.sI deg % min w.
distance 294 miles.
From Galveston TO Corpus Christi
course 5. SO W.-distance 100 miles.
From Corpus Christi 10 BRACES Santa
go-course S. l deg W.-distance 90
miles.
From Brazos Santiago to Rio Bravo
del Norte-course South--distance 10
miles.
From Rio del Norte to Sofa La Mari
na-course S. 10 deg W.-distance 13I
miles.
From Sota. la Marina to Tampico-
course s. 3 deg E.-dislance 90 miles.
From Tampico to Tuspan-course S.
IA deg E.-distance 70 miles.
From Tuspan to Vera Cruz-course
S. 45 deg 80 E.-dIstanee 106 miles.
From Vera Cruz to Anton Lizardo-
course S. 81 deg E.-disiance "a miles.
From Anton Lizardo to Alyarado-
course S. 5 deg E.-distance 80 miles.
From Alvarado to River Tabasco-
course S, Sc deg E.-distance liz miles.
From Tobasco to Campeachy-course
n. 81, 3 E.-distance 143 miles.
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NEW RAILROAD PROJECTS

Since the foregoing article was put in
type, we have learned that petitions are
in circulation praying the Legislature to
incorporate a Company TO construct a
Railroad from Chambersburgb, in this
State, to Wheeling, in Virginia. Should
such an act be passed, the assent of Vir-
ginia would, as a matter of course, have
TO be obtained before the Company could
locate the Road through that State.
We perceive also, that Mr.. Darsie has
introduced into the Senate a Bill granting
to the Pittsburgh Il Connelsville Compa.
ny the privilege of connecting their ROAD
with the Central Railroad, and releasing
the latter Company from the obligation o
commencing their Road at Pittsburgh ant
from constructing any portion Of their line
west of that connection.
By combining the separate interests, as
this Bill evidently contemplates. the obiect
Of a continuous Railroad from Philadel-
phia to Pittsburgh may, perhaps, be ac-
complished.
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From THE NORTH AMERICAN.
Lieutenant w. A. Nichols.

This gallant young officer Of the End
Artillery, has again left for the seat of
war. with Col. Bankhead, and is now Adj
jutant of his regiment. The many testi-
monials of esteem which he has received
for his ~unfinching bravery at Monterey,
where he won and obtained the honorable
notice of his immediate officer, General
Quitman, and Of General Taylor in his
official dispatches, ase as gratifying to his
friends as they must be causes OF lsndsble
pride TO himself. But we do not in
clined to allow Pottsville the honor of his
5irth-he is a native of our good city Of
Philadelphia, although most of his later
years of boyhood were passed in Schuyl-
Kill county.
But it was not with this view that we
commenced this article-for he belongs
to Pennsylvania, and is cherished as such.
Lieut.. Nichols on the third day of the
battle Of Monterey, led one of the can
non of Bragg's battery into the streets of
Monterey, advancing foot by foot under a
CALLING fire, and resting at night by the
side of the piece in mud and under a hea-
Wy rain, to be re-awakened in the morn
ing by the opening batteries of the enemy.
When at last he gained the position he
was ordered to occupy, every man at the
gun had been killed but himself and a
private named ~Levengood. The latter i'm
mediately jumped upon the carriage and
shouted 'huzza for Pottsville and Lieut..
Nichols!" "Why, what do you know of
Pottsville!" said the Lieutenant in aston
ishment. "Know!" said the gallant fel-
low, ''why, I'm from Pottsville-used to
be a carpenter there, and worked for Joe
George. and have done many a days
work for your father!" Ii was a strange
coincidence, that thousands of miles away
from home these two citizens of the same
village should meet, flushed with the glo-
rious victory, blackened by powder and
begrimed by the dust of a three days
battle.
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TROOP FOR THE WAR.

Our fellow townsman Joseph c. Wal
lace, Esq. has been appointed Lieutenant
of a troop Of Horse, now raising by
Captain Butler of Philadelphia, by au-
thority, for the War, and has been active
" engaged for a few days past in enlisting
troops in our borough. He left this
morning, we learn, with about twenty,
fine looking, ~able-bodied men, for Phila-
deIphia, where the full company is TO be
mustered.
Lieut.. Wallace, is one of our mosl
active, ardent and talented young men,
He is a lawyer by profession, and possess
es indeed, talents Of a very high order
and fine qualifications for the post to
which he is approximation. Lti.