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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-05-14

HUMANITY OF ROBERT BRUCE.

Robert Bruce was universally celebrated
as wise and good prince; a circumstance
which happened during his retreat from
Ireland, shows that he was likewise kind
and humane man. One morning, when
the English with their Irish auxilaries
pressed hard upon Bruce, he gave orders
to continue a hasty retreat; for battle
with much more numerous army, and in
The midst Of country which favored his
enemies, would have been extremely i'm
prudent. On a sudden, Just as King Rob-
ert was about TO mount his horse, he heard
woman shrieking in despair. "What is
the matter?' said the king: and he was
informed by his attendants, that poor
waSher-woman, mother of newborn in
fant, was about TO be left behind TO the
enemy, as being too weak TO travel. The
mother was shrieking for fear Of falling
into the hands of the Irish, who were ac-
counted very cruel and as there were no
carriages or means OF sending her and her
infant on in safety, they must needs be
abandoned, if the army retreated.
King Robert was silent for a moment,
when he heard this story, being divided be-
tween compassion for the poor woman's
distress, and the consideration of the dam
ger 10 which halt would expose his ar
my. AT last he looked round to his Off
GERS, with eyes that kindled like fire "Ah,
gentlemen" he exclaimed, "never let it
be said that man who was born OF wo-
man, and nurtured by woman's tender
ness, left a mother and her infant 10 the
mercy OF barbarians. In the name OF God,
let the odds and the risk be what they will,
L will fight rather than have these poor
creatures left behind me. Let the army
therefore, draw up in a line OF battle, in
stead of retreating."
The story had singular conclusion
for the English general seeing that Rober
Bruce halted and offered him battle, ant
knowing the Scottish king TO be one Of tht
best generals then living, supposed that h
must have received some large supply O
forces, and was afraid to attack him..
Thus Bruce had an opportunity to send oI
the poor woman and her child, and TO re
treat at his leisure, without suffering an,
inconvenience from the halt.--Sjr Waite
Scott.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-05-14
OLD SERIES VOL. r3, NO. a
go NOT IN THE WAY OF SINNERS.

The following beautiful alegory is trans.
lated from the german:
Sophronlus, wise teacher, would NOT
sniler even his own grown up son and
daughter to associate with those whose con.
duct was not pure and upright
Dear Father said the gentle Eulala TO
hIm, one day, when he forbade her, in com.
Pany with her brother, 10 visit the gentle
Lucinda, dear father you must think us very
childish if you imagine that we should bs
exposed 10 danger by it,
The father took in silence a dead coal
from the hearth, and reached 10 his daugh.
ter. Ut will not burn you my child take it,,
Eulala did SO, and behold her beautiful
white hand was soled and blackened and as
1t chanced her white dress also.
I'VE cannot be too careful in handling
Goals, said Eulala in vexation.
Yes truly said her father, you see my
child, that Goals, even if they do not burn,
backen; SO il is with the company of the
viciuus.'
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-05-14
SELECT POETRY.
GENTLE SMILES.

The sweet young flowers Of early spring,
Are beautiful to me,
And brigh, the many stars that shine
Upon the calm blue sea;
But gentle smiles and loving hearts
And hands TO clasp my own,
Are better than the brighles, now'rs,
Or stars that ever shone.
The sun may warm the grass 10 life
The dews the dropping how'r,
And eyes grow bright, and watch the light
OF aulnmn's opening hour:
But gentle smiles of tenderness,
Aud smiles we know are true,
Are waimer than the summer lime,
And brighter Than the dew.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-05-14
MAY MORNING,

Now the bright morning star, dhly's harbingcr,
Comes dancing from the East, and leads with her
The how'ry May, from her green lap throws
The yellow cowslips and the pale primerosc.
Hail, bounteaus May! thou dus inspire
Mltth and youth, and fond DESIRE
Woods and groves are of thy dressing,
Hill and dllc doth boast thy blessing
THUS we salute thee with our early sEv
And welcome thee, and wish thee long [NIlLroN.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-05-14

The number of horses in the city of New
York is estimated at % $40, and their value
at 50, 495, 900. The number Of men directly
dependent upon the labor of their horses for
subsistence is stated a, 1910, while many
thousands rely more OF less upon them in the
transaction of lheir'daly business. In 1925,
the proportion Of horses was one 10 every
thirty inhabitants now it is one to every
iwenty.lhree, thus showing that the appli-
cation of steam to machinery, and the differ,
ent mechanical inventions which have since
been made, have not had the effect either oI
diminishing the value of horse labor, or re-
ducing the number.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-05-14

A Fortune FOR SoMEBQDY.-By the de-
cease, without issue, of a certain Absolom
Sharp late of Mississippi, very large for
tune has fallen 10 his brothers and sisters, or
their heirs, who are supposed 10 reside in
Western Pennsylvania. Besides property
in Mississippi, the deceased left an estate in
Louisiana, appraised a, the sum of so, 900
His brothers were John, Henry and Levi
| Sharp.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-05-14
THE SER ESADE.
TRANSLATED FROM uHLANp.

How softly beautiful those tones
That rouse me from my sleep!
Oh, mother, see Who pours sweet strains
Into the night so deepl
No sound hear, nor see ought;
Then slumbcr on in peace
All serenades for thee henceforh,
Poor sickly child, must cease
The music springs not from the earth.
Tha, makes my heart so light;
Angels are summoning me with song
OH mother, dear, good night!
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-05-14
THE MURDERER OF RINK,

On Friday last, the Grand Jury presented
10 the court Of Oyer and Termiuer, of Phila-
delphia, IA True Bill,n charging Arthur
Spring with the murder Of RINK, in January
last Accompanying The bill was stale
ment OF the reasons that had induced them
10 believe Spring 10 be the murderer. As in
all human probability he can never be tried
Tor this offence, the Grand Jury felt it 10 be
their duty TO give this statement 10 the pub.
lie. II is carefully prepared and concIu-
! slve condensation of the evidence sumi,ted
| TO them, and must convince The community
that the assassin of the unfortunate Rink has
at last been discovered. The umbrella found
in the store, the evidence Of the Witnesses
who were in the vicinity when the deed was
committed, Aud the statements Of Spring
himself, can leave no doubt of The fact that
it was he who committed the deed. The
Jury also isnord the bill agains, Jerome
Feckert, who has been confined some lime
on suspicion of having committed the mur.
der
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-05-14

Everett, late Secretary Of State, computes
tha, the use of alcoholic beverages costs the
United States directly, in ten years, $50 oOO,-
600 has burned or otherwise destroyed,
SIS 900 600 more of property; has destroyed
5000 900 lives; sent 25O,O 10 our PRISONS
and oO,OoO children 10 the poor house
caused 1900 murders; 5000 suicides; and
has bequearhed to the country 100000 or
phan chdren.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-05-14

PHILIp ALLEN has been elected by the
legislature of Rhode Island as the successor
of John H. Clarke in The United States Sen
ate.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-05-14

MARY DELANY, charged with The murder
Of Jacob Shaw, at PilIsbuTg, has been con-
vieled of manslaughter.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-05-14
Gas Fixtures 8 Lamps.
HENDRICK, H0RNING & BROTHER,
No. 22l North 2nd st. aboue Vine,
PIILAnEIPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA.
He AVING had many years practical ExrEnI-
aE ENcE in the business and as all work sold
by us is manufactured under our immediate super
vision enabled to offer to purchasers superb
or articles in every branch of our trade upon the
most favorable terms. Al our store may be found
in every variety and style of Gnish-Gas and
Lamp Chandeliers, Pendants, Side Brackets fol
Halls, Churches, &c, THE IMPRovEn PINE
Or LAMP, Also, Fluid, Lard and Oil Lamps
Seriandoles, Boquer holders Parlor, Night and
Reading Lamps on hand. Lamp Glasses, Globes
Wick Shades, &c.
AL icoTk carraRted or no sale.
Factory No. sc Noble street near 4th.
Remember Store 22lst End street, next door {,
J. Stewart Depuy's Carpet store.
Phila., April ., Is53.-3m.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-05-14

EkUIION-On account of the great num-
- tcr Of countericits now selling, and the injury
sustained by buyers of these dcccptons, which
have the very worst effect on sufferers, MRS.
BELTS respectfully cautions Physicians and
Ladies to buy no SUPPORTER without it has
the United States Copyright Label on each Box,
and her Signature on each Supporter. All others
are spurious.
The great reputation and success of this appa-
ratus, its ease comfort, and the support it affords
by wearing it. have combined to give it most
extensive sale in all parts of the States. Ladies
will apply only to .uRS. BEI1S, and Merchant:
to .JIMES BELTS, Wholesale Agent 80
Walnut Street, Philadelphia, or TO her Agents.
Phia.. April 80, lS53.-lm.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-05-14
CHEAP WATCHES, JEWELRY AND

CULVER WARE, Wholesale aud Rsaii At No. ~ \.
- SECOND St. opposite the Mt. Vernon House Gnld
Lever Watches, full cwclcd. Is X. cases, S2SO silver
Levers, full jeweed 2OO Silver Lepaes, icwele'l, So
OOu warranted tu keep good time. Gold Pens and Sll
yer Case, SlCO; Gold Pencils, SlOOi Gold Pencils ana
PEN Cases with good Gold Pensas low ms S3,21. &c.
Als,, always on hand good assortment OF hne gold
Jrwelry, Gold Curb, GuaId and Fob Chains, dod est
Chains Ladies' Gold Fob Chains and Belt Pins,
Silver Table Spoons from Sll to SIS. Dessert ~ Ia
sci and Tea l,75 So 80 per set warranted equal To
coin All goods warranted to be what they are s''u "r
to- Al orders sent Ivy mail or otherwise will he pune
NJ. ANISE, Agent,
No. - North SECOND Street, opposite the MI Vernon
House.
pldh April ~ Isj3-1v.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-05-14

The FARMERS OF Berks county, at late
meeting of the Agricultural Society, have re-
solved to contribute block of native stone,
with suitable inscriptions, 10 The Washington
Monument.
a PRINTER was robbed in Boston last
week, of implements he uses in his business.
What heartess depravly.
WHEN isa candle like tombstone When
ii is set up for late husband
WHAT throat is best for singer 10 reach
high notes with A soar throat.
THERE are eighty prisoners in the Peni-
Ien,iary of The District of Columbia.
Is struggling with misioIiuues lies the true
proof of virtue.
LEARN 10 practice self.denial when il will
promote the happiness of others.
The first steamboat from St. Paul, Mime.
sofa this season, arrived al 81. Louis last week
II is said the U s. frigate Congress ba.
esen ordered 10 the Philadelphia Navy Yard
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-05-14

PAINFUL BUT LAuGHABLE-In In Notes of an
Army Surgeon, we fud The following:
Il remember one day, making my hospital
rounds, a patient, just arrived, presented me
an atnPnlated forearm, and in doing so could
scarcely refrain broad laugh; the litter
was constantly on his face'
what is The matter ? this does not strike
me as the subject Of laughter
Il, is not; doctor, but excuse me, lost my
arm in so funny way, that | still laugh
whenever look at it,
Our fis, sergeant wanted shaving, and
| got me 10 attend to it, as am a corporal
! We went together in front of his tent: had
la,hered him, took him by the nose, and was
Just about applying the razor, when cannon
ball came and that was the last saw of his
mead and my arm. Excuse me, doctor, for
laughing so but never saw such a thing be.
fore.'
This occurred during The siege of For,
Ere.
The CINCINNATI NoNpARAEL tells the fol.
lowlng'-On our upward trip TO Dayton on
Saturday we noticed IN the cars a gentleman
and lady seated in close juxlapositiou and
Judging from their conduct, one would ina
CINE that they were exceedingly intimate
In font OF the comfortable pair sal two gen.
tlemen, Editors of two German papers in this
city. When near Dayton the train passed
through long dark bridge. Amid the thun.
dering and raliling noise of the cars could be
heard noise, that sounded for all The world
like the conclusion of lips Such hearty
smacks startled all the party. AS we emer.
ged into daylight, one Of the German Editors
T slowly drew down his sPectacles over hi.
y nose, and exclaimed;
''Vel, thinks dat ish a tam bad bridge
| hears him crack, one, t,ro three, four times )
n The lady drew down her veil, and for iht
4 remainder of the trip The pair looked NUT
e and quiet.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-05-14

OFFICIAL AGEs,-The respective ages of
the British Cabinet Ministers are as follows
Lord Lansdowue, 73; Lord Aberdeen and
Lord Palmersion, 60; Lord CIanworlh: 63
Lord John Russell and Sir James Graham
81; Sir c, Wood, SO; Mr., Gladstone, Al
Sir W. MoIeSworlh and Mr., Sidney Herbert
43; Duke of Newcastle, AZ Lord Granville
80 Duke of Argyll, 30.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-05-14

THE MARRIAGE CEREMoNY,-An anecdoie
is related by Mr. Hale, of New Hampshire, III
one of his Free Soil speeches. 10 this elect
"a couple came to me one night. and wish,
ed me TO join them in wedlock. consented
to perform the ceremony, aud said to the
man
"Do you take this woman to be your we'd
ded wife :"
Certainly" he replied.
"Do you take this man TO be your lawful
husband W
ayes, | do"
"Then you are man aud wi(e-thal's ALL
Both looked at me with great astonishment
and the lady asked
"Is tina, all ?"
dyes, that's ALL"
"Well," she remarked, 'iainl such nigh
! ty affair after all.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-02-19
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

FRIDAY, Feb. 18.
Prayer by the Rev. DIR. Jeter, of the Baptist
Church.
The resolution from tho Senate resembling
joint resolution for the adjournment of the Gene
raj Assembly on the 25th of February, was read
follows:
Resolved. by the General Assembly, That tho
joint resolution which passed on January last for
adjournment of the General Assembly on the
25th of February sine die, be and the same is
hereby reseinded.
The question being put on the passage of the
above resolution, it was decided in the affirma-
tivs-ayes rs, noes 80.
The SPEAKER laid before the House conmu-
nication from the Executive relative to the pardon
of certain convicts since the last session of the
General Assembly, which, motion of MIR.
PATRIcK, was laid on the table aud ordered to be
printed.
The Committee to whom was referred the in
vestigaton OF alleged abuses in granting the right
OF way to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Conn
pany, asked to be discharged from the further
consideration of the subject and TINT the same
BE- referred to the select Committee. to whom
was referred the petition of citizens Of Aexau-
dria, relative to that subject.
On motion of Mr.. JACKSON, Of Doldrie;ee and
Tyler,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-02-19
Mr.. Cushing and Gen. Pierce.

The Washington correspondent of the New
York Tribune says s.The appointme mt of Mr.
Gushing will be unpopular in New England but
it must be submitted to, as the President elect
owes much to Mr.. C.-ten times as much as to
any other Hving 1t was the advice of Mr..
Z. which prevented the sending of the carefully
written letter of Gen. p. to r. &. Scott, ESQ. of
Richmond, Va, whea others answered his circu-
lar. In hundred other ways MIR. C. rendered
important services to Gen. p. both before and
after his nomination, and his wishes cannot and
will not be disgraced.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-02-19
B Y A U T H GRITTY.
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES
Passed during the Second Session Of the Thirty second
Congress
TPUBLlc ACT-No oil

[PUBLlc ACr-No 81
AN ACT granting the right of way the St Louis. and
Iron Mountain Railroad Company, aud Tor ether pur.
poses.
Be II enacfedb By the Senate and House of Repye eukx
tlues Of Tie UnedStates of Aneraca in Congress a,sesl
Ged mat tine right OF way, sixty feet in widh oush
ne lands IN which The S. Louis Arsenal the st Louis
Marine Hospital and Jefferson Barracks are situated
In tn" Sthe OF Missouri, be- and the same is hereby
granted to the ST. Louis and Iron Mountain Raro d
Company Tor the construction ola railroad from The
city OF ST. Louis through said lands: Prouided That
the location OF said road through the lands aforesaid
shall b. made suhjsct to the APP of The cretary of
War: Prou'ded tu,the' That said location can be made
without injury To the public interest," in the opinion of
the said Secretary Of War.
SEC. 2. And be further enacted, That ,h. ght of
way be- and the same Is hereby, granted the Cevc-
right OF way to the Cleveland, Painesvil}e and Ash.a
bu Railroad Company across the hospit grounds so
called, be longing to the United States, in the city Of
Cleveland, the Stale of Ohio; the width of each of
said roads said hospital grounds not to exceed
sixty feet, here SAID roads now respectively loo
P,oefded That said convey cam in the opinion Of
the secretary OF The Treasury he made without detti
ent TO the Interests othe United States: And prorded
t~Tzher hat the said grant shall be, aad is hereby
made subject to snch conditions the SAID Secretary IF
the treasury shall impose on the said companies re-
spectvey Tor The protection and security Of the grounds
from abrasons by the of Lake Erie And Droui-
ded further, That whenever the said roads shall be dis
contianedor Abandoned the conditions of this grant
sha be violated all rights under this act shall cea
and determine.
Sec: 8. And6 1t further enacted That the right of
way shall br, and hereby is, granted the Allegheny
pny over and across the nps of he' United States
al and near the Allegheny Arsenal, in the county of
Ale-hany and State OF Pennsylvania: P,opided That
the route of the said railroad across said grounds
shall be approved by the Secretary of War before the
same is ent red for The purpose of constructing
said railroad: And prouided further That the same car
be granted without deirment 10 the public iuiereat in
the opinion of the Secretary of War.
App owed February, Ii. 1858.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-02-19
Correspondence of the Richmona Times.

BALTIMORE, Feb. 17-6 P. NJ.
The strike" of the mechanics and aborers connected
with the Baltimore and Ohio and Baltimore and Susque
hanna Railroads and other private establishments which
has agtated community and interrupted business Sc
riousy since Monday last, is nearly at end
Matters have been arranged that the hands
pared to resume labor. Most of them have already
gone to work. obtaining the advance wages they asked
for.
General Pierce is expected to arrive in Baltimore to-.
There will be public demonstration. His
wish is to be perfectly private.
Not much news of general interest here at present.
The weatheris very mild and delightful.
Business has been seriously retarded during the past
week. ythe suspension Of operations the railroads
owing to the strike"
Flour dusales to-day of 1000 bbs Howard Street at
81 "a SIS. and 1000 do City Mills at SIS. Red' Wheat
ia cents; white Corn SO cents yellow SO cents;
Oats SO 43 cents.
Provisions dul-Mess Pork sl7 Bacon shoulders g..
sides hams lot CENTS LardlO all in bbls and
kegs
Sugars dul-stock on hand about 5000 hhds-no sales
to give correct quotations. Molasses quet-N Orleans
20 80 cents.
Coffee rni-saes since Monday of 1900 bags Rio at 81
asa to per lb-mosty at 81 81 Stock
hand 81, 600 bags.
Cotton has declined cent per b-salos of 800 bales
Midding to mddng fair Virginia, Georgia and Cult at
10 to III cents-sx months. Stock on hand 1000
bales.
Rice firm, with sales at 81 Al cents.
Tobacco is more inquired for hut prices irregular and
unchanged sales within lew days OF 1900 hhds Ohio
DID, embracing all except 900 hbds of that description in
market. at average of s5 per cwt Sold on French
account.
Whiskey dull at % 24 cents per gallon
Hides very and rapidly advancing-no sales
Leather alao advancing.
The Money market is very easy ]. W.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-02-19
WASHINGTON ITEMS.
WASHINGTON, Feb. u

Gen. Pierce has engaged elegant suit of
rooms at Wizards until the 18th of March, nfter
which time President Fillmore will occupy them.
The Committee of the City authorities and those
of the Jackson Association will meet General
Pierce at Baltimore and esco 1T him to this city.
The Cabinet reports to day assume the fol-
lowing shape: Secretary of State, Caleb Cush-
ing; Secretary Of War, Jefferson Davis; Post Of
fee, r. McCieiand; Secretary of Interior, James
Guthrie; which are regarded as nearly certain
The Treasury lies between Messrs. Marcy. Flaeg
and Dix; the Navy between Commodore Stock
ton or James c. Dobbin, and the Attorney Gen
eralship between Judges Campbell and Black
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-02-19
OF PENNsYLy
CEIPTS,

which was nearly quail to the gross revenue fn
ls43-an increase in a period of less than ten
years. The actual cost of the public works of
Pennsylvania is S20.768,3o7 "a. The net in
come is, therefore, equal to 95 per cent on
the cost of construction. The result, the COM
missioners say, compares fayorably with any of
the large works of internal improvements in
Pennsylvani a controlled and managed by private
companies. and inspires a confidence that the day
not far distant when ali doubts as to these line,
becoming profitable investment, will be entire.
ly removed.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-02-19
Special Despatch to the N, Y. Tribune.


Senators Cass and Gwin living hard save John
Wilson, Esq, Commissioner of the General Land Office
This is feat they cannot accomplish The gallant Col
German (lndana) WILL about the 10th of March be in
vested with the seals of that Office.
Great excitement prevailed in Mobile among Real Els
tate brokers' Much of the valuable property that city
is derived from the title of firm residing there many
years ago-Messrs Panton, Leslie x CO. which is al
legged to be defective. Two hundred eject ment suits
have already been brought Recent represent
there fearful state of excitement among those in
terested Property to an immense amount say mil
lions, is involved
Col. John H. Wheeler. of North Carolina, is warmly
urged by many members of Congress for the Auditors
Office for the Post Office Department. now filed by J. W.
Farrely, ESQ, of Pa.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-02-19
CONGRESS-THURSDAY,

SEsArE-After the usual morning business the Pacific
railroad bill was taken up, when Mr. Bell resumed and
finished the speech which he commenced OH the 5th
inst Mr. Smith and Mr. Chase followed and Mr.. Cooper
obtained the floor when the subject postponed and
the Senate went into executive session. and after
time adjourned
HOUSE OF RHPREsEsTATIvEs.-The House during the
morning hour consde red the Canada reciprocity BILL
winch they We're addressed by Messrs Seymour, of New
York. and Fuller. of Mane after which, going into
Comm ttee OF the Whole the OF the Uuion. MIR.
or IN the chair the civil and diplomatic appropriation
bill was discussed in veminutes speeches, various
proposed amendments, until late houi when the
mlttee rose and shortly afterwards the House adonrned
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-02-19

The CLAW GREYs," Il volunteer corps of Balti-
more,. contemplate making an excursion us far
South as Petersburg and expect to reach this
city, on their return, about the 1st of March,
They will spend couple of days here, leaving
the morning of the third for Washington city,
for the purpose of being present at the inaugura-
ton Of Gen. Pierce. We bid them welcome
to our beautiful city, and can promise warm rs-
ception by our gallant volunteer regiment.