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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-07-10
FIRE q MARINE INSURANCE.

"F there 5e safety only in good security--in
order to be secure ice mast be safely Insured. )"
AJ HEN we hear Of our friends loosing their prop
w erty by fre.or that the vessel on which they have
made shipment of Produce or Merchandise il lost the
first question we ask Is were you insuredl' Now we
feel such an interest in the welfare ofour friends, how
can any risk the dangers that continually sur
rounding his own property wlhou being able at any
time to answer the question put to himself, "Yes
am Insured"
The Camden Insurance Company Of New
Jersey, well make insurance on Buildings, House
hold furniture and Merchandise OF all kinds--also
upon shipment ofProduce and Mercantile, on boad
OF Steam Boats Sailing Vessels, Canal, Keel and
Flat Boats fair valuation and reasonable rates
OF Premium and, IN OF loss soon as the claim
can be properly adjusted--pay over the same.
ALLEN c. HALLOCK, Agent,
Office OH Main ST., nea' Water,
mar9 Eva, ,sville, la.
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WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
hion1ole Hat Establishment,

Corner o. Nam and First Sfs, EroHsrMe.
! u THE attention ofcountrymerchantsa end dealers
is particularly directed to the large and varied as
sortment of HATS. CAPS, &c, now opening at the
above establishment, comprising the most complete
stock OF fashionable and durable Spring and Summer
wear offered in this city, and unsurpassed in the
West. Possessing the most favorable facilities for
purchasing and Judge of all articles in my line,
am able to sell at rates lower than can be obtained
elsewhere in the city and low such articles can
be had in Louisville or Cincinnati.
NV retail customers invited to call and ex-
anime my stock of Spring and Summer Hats several
styles of which unsurpassed for beauty of finish
and fashion. Ii is my intention to sell either by
wholesale retail at prices which must command
purchasers. and earnestly solicit call from all who
intend buying. r. ALLEN.
mar2l corner of Main and First SITS.
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ap6-ti
i YAUTRIN & co,


III WOULD respectfully announce TO thetA
- citizens of Evansville and country adj -
jacent, hat they have recently opened Shoe Store
the West side of Main street, next door the cor
ner of Second, where they manufacturing BOOTS
AND SHOES IN ALI. THEIR VARIOUS BRANCHES. Their
experience in the business will enable them TO procure
the best Ofstock and have il featured an Tie most
durable manner We invite the citizens OF Evansville
and public generally to call and examine our work,
as we have good stock OF ready made work OF our
own manufacture. Young men wishing fine Boots
can obtain them here every description, ready made
or TO order preferable. All orders left with for
work will be promptly attended to.
The Ladies of Evansville respectfully invited
to call and examine large stock Vt Ladies' ware.
as stand ready at all times to wait those that
feel disposed 10 favor with call Weare prePar-
ed to nanufacure Fancy Shoes ofevery different style.
Those leaving orders for Shoes may rest assured that
no pains will be spared in trying to accommodate
them with any style they wish
We feel willing To acknowledge our gratitude to
the citizens for the friendship they have manifested
towards us. and thank them for their liberal patronage
and hope that in return our work may merit their
appreciation.
3-All work done by us is warranted, and no charge
made for mending work that should give way.
feb IL wSStw If. j. NAUTRlN q W.
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Are You Insured?

- THE undersigned as agent for the Col
~ umbus Ohio Insurance Company is prepar-
Aed to take risks on on shipments OF Merchant
die, Produce, &c, from and to any part of the u
States by steam and sailing vessels, steam, Canal
keel and fiat boats, also upon buildings, merchandise
furniture &C. on most reasonable terms.
The high reputation which this Company bears fol
its ability liberality and promptness in adjusting lost
ses entities il TO the confidence and patronage OF Tho
nnblic [noy21-tfl JNOM. STOCkWELL Ag't
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TAYLOR HALL.

10y mo NJ. APP respectfully informs the l::::I
.sSs public generality that he has leased for III
term of years, the well known tavern stand in Ev-
ansvie formerly kept by +. Ehrsam, and lately by
Benz Nune The house has been thoroughly re-
paired, and handsomely fitted up with entire new fur
niure and those of the travelling public who may ia
vor him with CALL may rest assured that their CON-
fort and convenience will meet with every attention.
His Table will always be supplied with the best
that the market Affords and his Bar furnished with
the choicest LIQUORS, carefully selected by expert
enced hand.
Attached to the Hall, and Immediately on the
Public Square, are his stables Acknowledged by all
to be the most spacious and convenient in the place
aug %, lS47tf JNO. NJ. APP.
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Evansville City Foundery,

T.7lIL. UNDERSIGNED nave Just erected in the
4 CITY of Evansville FOUNDRY, which Is
situated below Division street, and near the tx,
change Hotel, where they are prepared toexec9e a.
lor stoves. Plouphs, Corn Shelters, Wagon Boxes,
Hollow ware and in fact all other WORK in their line
at Cincinnati prices. They will warrant all work
done by them, and their Stoves tor twelve months
line before going elsewhere All orders will be
punctually attended to and faithfully executed
Cash paid for old castings.
Jan Sm KRATZ g. HEILMANN,
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CRAWFORD BELL,
WHOLE ALE AND RETA IL
DRUGGIST,
MAIN STREET, EFANSVILL INDIANA !

II ASnow in store and daily receiving his Spring
1 supply DfBg Medicines, Paints, OILS, Dye
Siufs, SD.ees, Soaps, Pertumery. IYindoT Glass,
GLASSWARE, Vdrnish, PaiRtand Tarnish Brushes, dc.
DC My stock is one of the largest and most com
plete ever before offered in this market, comprising
almost every article in my line selected by myself
with great care in regard TO the best qualities, and
purchased directly from first hands and on the best
TERMS by which means am enabled to sell at as low
rate any other House in this part of the country
Dealers are respectfully requested TO call and examine
my stock before purchasing elsewhere. and those who
cannot do So by sending their orders shall have them
attended to as promptly and at rates as low as ii here
i'm
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M. G. COOK, M. ID.
Office Corner of Main and Pine streets,

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI.
49, DOCT. COOK tenders his acknowledge
M1&ments to his numerous patrons Tor the con-
~ 6dence reposed in his skill and ability IN
the important and crtiea department OF the probes
sion 10 which he continues 10 devote has attention,
devoted the ast fifteen years t0 the study and prac-
c in this branch Of mediea science he ieels assur-
ed thai in even the most in eerate cases he can ae
compsh permanent and safe cure. Ills SUCCESS
case that may be presented. Persons who are unior
unately afflicted with disease oteiher the I'll vi
he EAR are invited to call and seek relief
an IN -dNwly.
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MALE ACADEMY AND FEMALE
SENIlN ".


TINE subscriber, grateful Tor the increasing patron
fully gives notice. that the Spring Term will COM
mence Feb 2Ist, and the Summer Perm, May l5th
the Academy, To be taught exclusively by himself,
the seminary, by Mrs. l.. NJ. Stafford, assisted by
Miss r. r. MoRroS and Miss ;. e. BowDENi-teach-
ers amply qualified by their literary atainments and
experience in teaching, TO give thorough Instruction
all the branches usually taught IN the best Semna-
ries OF the country.
Two other young ladies from the East, oitried, and
highly approved capabilities for teaching expect
ed in Short time The public may rest assured,
that no pains will be spared render the schools wor
thy OF their confidence and cordial support.
For the better Classification and progress OF the
scholars the pupils OF the Seminary are arranged into
two departments PRIMARY and AcadeulIcai, with
appropriate teachers assigned 10 EACH but both under
one general supervision. BY this arrangement, the
best order will be secured and all due attention paid
to- small, as well as large scholars
lIsgreaty to the interest Of those who attend the
school, that they commence with the beginning OF the
term classes are then formed and subjects Ut stu
dy commenced.
RATES OF ruITIoS ~ THE ACADEMY
Primary English branches -. 81 90 per Our
! Higher English branches 49,. 90 :" ="
Greek, Latin, Hebrew, Algebra, Geome-
| try either or all, together with the pre-
ceding ...... 1900. -. .........-f 90 p"
| TUITION IN THE SEMINARY. So
| Primary Department - 50 Copper Our.
Academcal Department. n 90 TO 90 - -
EXTRA BRANCHES
| Latin French, or Algebra for EACH. 90 -
Music lessons with use Of instruments 8 90 :" -
Use ofinstrument for practice 49,. 90 - -
| EVANSVILLE Feb.S - M. w. STAFFORD.
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DRUGS AND MEDICINES.

- ALLEN G.. HALI.OCK, Druggist and ~
would s% 'h S.s s'i en- ss S
towns to his complete assortment OF Drugs Medicines
Chemicals, Oils, Dyestufis, &c, &c, &c All OF
which carefully selected and received iresh rom
the Eastern Markets. Physicians and merchants
NAV depend upon their orders being promptly attend
ed to and the genuine article always delivered, on
wholesale and retail rs favorable as the same
quantity and quality can be purchase az any Raols
Banks, Herbs, Extracts, Powders, &c, prepared and
Ut up by the Shakers.
Halock's Superior cold drawn No. Castor Oil,
manufactured at Mt. Carmel, Illinois.
A large assortment of Patient and Family Medi
cnes, Essences, Hair Oils Perfumery, Soaps. and
fancy articles-Cologne, Bay and Rose Water, allof
the best qualites-SeIditze and Soda Powders, care
fully put up and OF full weight.
Copal Varnsh--at s3 W, 50 %, and 81 20 per gal
Superior Pale French Brandy, P. II. Goddard & Co.'S
Brand, warranted pure, Tor medlcai purposes ouiy'
Hallock's Worm Candy, sale and pleasant med :
icine todestrov in children and improve their
their general health;
IIallocks Cough Candy composed OF Horehound
Bouesel, &c. for all kinds ofcaugh.
ALSO ON SALE.
At the proprietors prices
DIR. Woods Sarsaparilla and Wild Cherry Bitterss-
DIR. Upham's Vegetable Pile Electuary-see adyer
tsement
Wilder's Sugar Coated Veg. ti-Fever Pils-See
DR.. VanZandt's Health Restorative Veg. Pills-See
advertisement.
Dr. Folgers Olosaonon, or all Healing Balsom-See
advertisement.
DR.. Peter'svegetable Pills, Worm and Cough Loz.
nges.
Il DIR. LIE Roy's Universal Vegetable Pills, composed
OF Sarsaparlla and Wild Cherry.
DIR. Porter's Poor mans Curative Sugar Coated
Pills, ut 10 cents per box
DIR, Porter's Poor Mans Strengthning Plaster, n
10 cents apiece.
Barnes Tooth Ache Drops, warranted to cure in al
cases.
Overstreet's genuine Linament, and Doctor Beach,
Family Pill.
DIR. Graves AntFever and Fever and Ague Pills
n Cholera Infanium and Bowel com
: plant Pill.
Dr. Graves Pain Extractor, for burns, scads swell
lings, Rheumatic Pains, &c, warranted 10 give in
4 slant relief in all cases.
Nerve and bone linament, highly celebrated for it
L curative powers g.
't At the New Drug Store; Main street opposite Be
T. ment Il Viele's.- jylO II
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ROPE STORE.
sived and for sale by George vennemman

lust received and for sale by George vennemmon
- & Company.
10 Coils Mantle Halter Rope,
10 do Hemp packer yarn,
do Mantle Bed Cords,
5 bales No. Oakum
% doz. Mantle Ploughines
IL do Hemp Bed Cords
50 lbs Hemp aud Cotton Irvine;
doz. Zinc Wash Boards
5 bbls Cider Vinegar
do Brandy,
do $. NJ Wine
10 DO Gin Whiskey
do Port Wine;
so ps. assorted Market Baskets.
iel2 G VENNEMAN, g. co.
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LAND FOR SALE.

LAND Okt SAlEs
TINE undersigned will sell at private sale the
i south end of the southwest quarter of section
80 township g. south of range 10 west ing between
the Boonve road and the city OF Evansville, and
within half mile of said city. The said land, be-
ing 40 will be sold in twenty or ten acre lots,
or in any other way 10 suit purchasers. There Is a
very comfortable small frame honse, excellent
well OF water, and a considerable number of fruit
trees on said land. The title is pt rfeci.
Terms. One-third cash and the balance in six or
twelve months.
Persons wishing TO purchase willa apply TO John j.
Chandler, Esq., the undersigned at his residence
near the premises.
ids may 10. EMANUEL HILL.
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4AdRd Sheet Iron Store. EE>kzaS
WATER STREET, EVANSVILLE. INDIANA.
w beg leave to call the attention of merchants
w Traders, and Farmers generally, throughout
the Wabash country, Illinois, and the Southern por
ton of Kentucky, to our large and very general
Stock of Groceries, lron Nails, Tin Plate, Copper
Wire, Axes, Cotton arm and Domestic Manufac
tured Articles Which we offer for sale at very re-
duced prices for Cash or Produce.
The head of the house residing i'm Pittsburgh, will
enable us to be regularly supplied with all articles in
our line. Dealers and country merchants need moi
travel beyond Evansville for supply of all articles
they may need and they would consult their interest
by giving us a CALL as we are determined to merritt
share of public patronage The business viii be
conducted by
JAMES LAUGHLIN, JR
a1r Feathers, Hides, Tallow Beeswax, and all
kinds of Produce purchased at the highest market
price. may 4, I7-tf
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TO THE PU BLIC.

WHEN advertise my stock in our Daily Jour
wv nal, l am not in the habit OF advertising dou-
lbe or tribe that have on hand, but come TO the
quantity by referringto my invoices of Goods Pur-
chased East, Lmay l6l OLIVER LADD.
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SHERWOOD HOUSE.

FIRST STREET, EVANSVILLE, INDIANA.
-. THE undersigned having become propretors
H;;:l of the above well known establishment, beg
leave offer their services TO the public and 10
solicit share ofpatronage They hope to be able to
continue the favorable consideration the House has
heretofore enjoyed'under the management of MIR.
Sherwood No exertions will be spared TO give uni
versal satisfaction to all. The Table and the Bar
will be abundantly furnished and the rooms kept
clean and neat. Charges as heretofore moderate
nov 4-tf PETER BURK.
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VIM. I'll. CHANDLER * Co., Publishers.
OFFICE ON FIRST ST, BELOW MAIN.
TFPlCS OF ADVERTISING.

TERMS OF ADpEhJ IoINU;
For twelve lines first insertion. cents
For each additional insertion, - cents
For twelve lines per annum in Daily or Weekly paper
For same amount in both papers, ~ W
For fourth column Daily or weekly - oo
do. do. in both papers, 49, - w
For one-half column Daily or weekly % ~
do. do. in both papers - - 40 ~ ~
For Cards of six lines and under. :. w
The privilege of annual advertisers is limited 70
their immediate business, and may be changed a., as
often as once week; and all advertisements Tor the
beneit Of other persons, as well all legal adyer-
Iisements and advertisements OF auction sales sent
in by them must be paid for at the usual rates
No reports resolutions or proceedings OF any cor,
poration, society association or public meeting, and
no communication designed to call attention to- any
matter of limited or individual interest," can be inser-
red. unless paid for as an advertisement.
No advertisement can be inserted gratultousiy LOT
charitable or other societies public or COM
panles. e. al
Agreements will be made at higher prlcee Tor al
yertisements inserted before marriages and deaths,
but ALI ADVERTISEMENTS that exceed the limits engag-
ed will be counted and charged tor
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q BOOTS AND SHOES.
MIIST RECEIVED AT THE0

~ CITY SHOE STORE, ON MAIN ST.
A SPLENDID assortment of Boots and Shoes.
n contisting of Gents Fine Calf and Morocco
Boots-Ladies patent Leather and White Kid Slip
pers, Caters and half Caters OF various patterns
together with large lot of Chdrens Shoes of every
description. The above goods are ofthe best quality
and suitable for the present Please call and
examine my goods and prices.
No. 22, main Street.
ap Gift WR BAKER.
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CLoTH. cAssIMEREs & VESTING

CLOTH, !CASSIMERES & VESTING
CUPERFINE black French Cloth, Superhne black
- French Cassimeres, Black, Blue and Bum cloths
of every quality and price Fancy Cassimeres, Fancy
Vestings. Width and Colored Marseilles Vestings,
with large assortment OF Gents Plain Black and
Fancy Silk Cravats, and Patent Stocks, supcrhne
Plain and Figured black silks, and Satins tor YES
tings, Gents. superfine, Black and White Colored
silk and Kid Gloves with every desirable article tor
Gents, Spring and summer wear, Tor wholesale and
retail by Jap Isl MORRIS ). JOHNSON.
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PRIVATE ROARDING HOUSE.

49, THE undersigned has opened Private
t' Boarding House in the Brick Building on Wa
III. ter Street, above Main, known as the Wheel
err House. My object is to keep house for the ac-
cofnmodation of Gentlemen principally. There are,
however, three or tour very pleasant rooms i'm the
House which be fitted up for the accommodation
of small families. The table shall not be surpassed
by any in the city.
Nov 4th A. FARNSW0RTH.
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APRON CHECKS.

n - PIECES Apron Check, this day opening, 10
- sale low, wholesale or retail.
T.. g. w. LEWIS,
Water street
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DISSOLUTION.

DISSOLUTION.
THE partnership heretofore existing under the firm
J. of Nightingale & Sewers" Tobacco and CT
gars Manufacturers, is this day dissolved by mutual
consent the business of the late firm will be :etted
a: the old stand by William Nightingale.
H. VIM. NIGHTINGALE .
JACOB Sewers
A CARD.
w E the undersigned have this day associated our
w selves together under the firm of Nightingale
& kiser in he Tobacco and Cigar business, at the
oil stand of John S. McCracken, Main Street, would
respectfully announce the public, that intend
keeping constantly hand good assortment of the
best brands Virginia and Missouri Tobacco. "Snuffs
Regala, Principe, Canone, Caradava, halt Spanish
and Common Cigars; together with all articles in
the line.
Orders from abroad attended TO with punetuality
and dispatch WIN. NIGHTINGALE.
ap 4-tf-w&tw JOSEPH KISTER.
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= u.rprxGrox .. u. HANNAH E II. FAIRcHiLD
WARRINGTON, HANNAH g. Co, Forwarding
II - Con, n. iSsion Merchants, Water ST. opposite
a. ,yb.rf boats Still continue TO receive and tor
word on liberal terms aP ~ We
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JUST Received this day by express a few cases
- OF mems fine Calf monroes and Misses' Laced
Boots and variety of chldrens' shoes, &c, &c.
mays w. X. BAKER, No % main street.
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- -.x,op R.GILL HARVEY.
STyAYLOR & HARVEY, Commission and For
,nordiug MERCHANTS, Waterst., Evansville, lndi-
"a Have also large new wharf-boat where they
n receive and store freight free OF drayage- apps
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A CARD.


5" Wholesale and Retail
"a, Grocery, Iron, Nail, Tin aEY
Sheet Iron Store. t>z5
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- INDIANA HALL-By A. Hanboid.
f:;: This Hotel i situated at the foot oil DIVISION
street. opposite the steamboat landing CnaI
ges moderate aud accommodations excellent my ~
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.-r THoS E. GARvIN
I %IaRERS GARvIN, Attorneys at Lam, Evans
Is Vile Ia Office in the Court House. sep3 DO
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COMMERCIAL HOTEL.

LOUISVILLE, KY
p w. BIBB, PROPl ETOR.
a~rOuuosite the Washington Hall, Sth street, De
" l.~;1, and Market. mar 2l-y
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UMBER.--Al large and full assortment of Pine
IL Lumber For sale by
maya If A. tAUGHLIN, Water 81
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1848-10-28
GEN. TAYLOR'S CHARACTER

As drawn by Col jefferson Davis, The
present I S. Senator from Mississippi. Coz
Davis Democrat, but having served under
Gen. Taylor. knows how to appreciate his
worth and speaks of him in the language
Of lulh-in the language of an honest mind
ed. brave and ingenious man.
| Col Jefferson Davis, who f'om the Con-
uexion existing, is not very likely 10 be in
| fdenced by other than true and proper mo
,ives, is represented by the New Orleans pa
pels as having used the following language
concerning Gen. Taylor.
"a ler complimenling his fellow compan
ions from other States, he for a moment
dwell upon the virtues Of the old hero who
had led them all to victory, and to whom
they looked up as children to parent. Col
Davis SAID tina, Gen. TAYLOR had shown
himself The distinguished soldier of the age,
Yet he was equally remarkable Tor his kind
ness off heart and simplicity of habits, his
strong judgement and excellent sense He
alluded to that hour Of the battle Bue ma Wis
I'd, when the day seemed. If rot lost, to be
going against onr arms, "npn Gen. Taylor,
amidst the thirkeSt Of The iron hail. role up-
on the plateau and calmly surveyed the
scene. Vast as were the consequences of
ual hout. he appeared 10 tear no danger.
expect 70 harm. The excitement of car
mage over, the same soul that could remain
unmoved when his friends were falling Ike
leaves around him; who could look unb!an-
ched upon The iron, Of he numbering arliIIe
rs, became the poor soldiers most sympa
lhi>ing hierd, and the eye SO stern in bat
q; was mild as the lender hearted mat
rous"
Col. BaIg, who is a Democrat, but not
poltlclan-he distinguished himself under
lie OLD CURT A, ;he dinner given a Mo-
he, Col Bgagg when toasted, among other
thugs said.
''For all the success which has attended
me in performing those duties, (in the bat
ties IN Mexico) hare been indebted 10 the
confidence cad kindncss ofmy commander, and
the gal!antry and devotion OF those who
served under me.
passing by the incidents of Fort Brown
Monterey, 10 which you have so eloquent
Iy alluded may be pardoned for saying,
III reference 10 memorable field al Buena
Vista, that the credit which has been awar
ded me for the part performed by my CON-
maud Oh that occasion, has had its origin in
di>intcrestedness and generosity Of our no
bic chlel, who IS ever inclined to bestow on
others the honor Justly due to himself To
Gem TAYLOR AND ~ HIM ALONE
BELONGS ALL THE GLORY OF THAT
ACHIEVEMENT. Aud but express the
Universal opinion OF those who served under
him in saying that no other living man
could have Obtained that victory. So
great was the confidence reposed in him by
his troops and no oiher could have com
mahded it that his presence on any par, Of
The field was sufficient no, only TO change
despair INTO hope, buf n give assurance of
victory and dispel all doubt Of ultimate ri
umph.n