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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-08-28
Am FTNIsUING WORK

EEyVTE PROPRIETORS or THE CITY FOJ
~ dry beg leave to inform their friends and
public in general, that they are prepared to do
L L.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-03-13

ED WARD DEANS,
D DRAPI AND TAILOR.

6scond-st., betwsm Main and Johnaon strcets.
KkOKUK, IOWA.
LIVERY description u oloths and Caaimerss
IL constantly on hsnd and sut and made up into
garments In Atyls unsurpassed In the city.
M.B.-Roys C1othink out Aad made Ii ths latest
ana bsst ssyaes. = s91A e fdos3e-dIy1
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-03-13
Fever and Ague,

fum which mankind saffsr ovsr : large part Of
the giobe,is the consequences Of diseased action
In the system, induced by the poisonous miasm Of
vegetable decay. This exhalasion h evolved by
the action Of solar heat on wet sell and rises with
the watery vapor from 1t. While Che sun is below
the lfOfizon this vuper fingers near the earth's
face, and the virns il taken with ii through the
lungs into the blood. There 1t acts "a IN iitatng
poisson on the intea siscera and cxrreting organs
Of the body. The liver becomes torpid and fails TO
secrete not only this virus, but also the bile nom
the blood. Both Nke virus and the bile accumulate
in the circulation, and produce violent constitu-
tional disorder. The spleen, the Kidneys, and the
stomach symrathisk with tho hver, and become
dlsprdered also. Finally, the instinct Of our or
ganism, as II Ia an attempt to cxpel che noxious
inflsion, concentrates the whole Msod OF the body
ALL the internal excretories to force them TO cast IL
out, The blood leaves the surface, ana rushes 10
tho central organswi ceugcstse violence. This
is the CHILL. But in this effort II fails Then the
FEvgR follows In which the hscoa leaves the cen
tral organs and rushes TO the surface, an if in
another effort to expel the irritating poison through
that other great excretory the skin. In this
also II fails, and the system abandons tho attempt
exhausted, and waits for the recovery OF strength
TO repeat tile hopeless effort another day. These
are the fits or paroxysras OF FEvER. AND AouE
Such constitutional disorder will OF course under
nsinc the health If 1t Is not removed
We have labored TO find. and have found. IN
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-03-13
M w. HICKS M. n. surge nm
1SAs DsAttst. Office on SECOND -5t !, y -
between Main and johnson streets, KsoA

DR.. Hicks, In renewing bis card 10 the public,
would Gall attention TO new style Of "Pkte
Work, which II peculiarly adapted TO dat, irregu
hr, md otherwise difRcult java. This improve-
ment has been tested three years and has sustaisd
It's early promise cf hliing : real want In plate
Herk. Ihs work 10 nov wor1 - many Of cur most
prominent citisens, who give 1t hsalty approval,
and % whom he IL permitted TO refer those inter-
e&ted. B9s sH Ntsgs fs4 #efssss4s sa$
Or. 81. Ii also mounting Continuous Gam
work, Blsck" work, and ordinary s'dold piate''
wprk, for which he hak superier stock Of mute
rial. He ID prepared TO fll teeth with Gold Foil,
sfAdhcsive Gold and "Ohrystai aold, "in the nost
thorough and darAble manner.
In view Of the stringency In money matters
some Alusion 10 PRICES may not be improper.
While, the one band DR.. II. believes it 10 be the
better policy, we'll rs the honester course, not
to work ut i'll than to work at prices that viii
csssita,s inferior work on the other hand he Is
willing TO conform In his charges TO the lower
standard ef remuneration that other occupations
have suffered.
With fifteen years experience, thorough devo-
tion TO his profession. and An earnest desire to
please, he Ia determined to merit, and hopes to
ceive, acontnuation Of the liberal patrcnage here
tofore enjoyed.
Julyll.dkw
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-03-13

Lave gained the confidence Of all who use
i them, and have proved one of the mos, vafa-
making the Look Stitchon both sides Of the cloth
alike, which cannot be unrsvelsd or pulled out.
They are Ill made with the hi Ecst mechanical
skill and ali warranted to work weli all kinds
Leather. In particular we would cali attention t.
our new Family Sewing Machine IL hss been
manufactured expressly for Family Use, and has
met with favor from all. Il 20 simplihsd rs TO
derangs its operations; indeed 1t is so simple vs.
TO ast0uish one, that 80 small piece Of nsckan-
ism will sew. a4sg
Below We give = description Of the different style
Of the Weed Patent;
No. 1. In very convsnint atylc, which can be
worked by hand or foot, or of It's own table
For the convenience Of shipping and also for large
nanufActoriss, who're 1t 10 secessary TO place
number Of m.chiDss insoa long bench, making one
No. 3. With Walnat OF Mahogany Table, with
or without Box Top, which locks down. Price $loo
and tfIo.
No. .. Same size as No. 2. but runs with belt
and IT much higher rate OF Speed. This kind
b we'll adapted to manufacturing Clothing or for
Leather work.
This ID really the cheapest machine in the mar
ket, ~ there is no work donc Sewing Machiae
that 1t will not do 1t is confidently asserted that
this machine runs easier than any machine nov In
use. Price 500.
No. I. This machine has . long arm to accommo.
date large work. Ii runs ut a high rate Of speed,
runs easily, and Is, without doubt, the best MA-
shine for IAiors' use offered 70 the public
Il is peculiarly fitted for plantation work, being
very simple Jet substan tiai and durable with hnt
little liability to get out of order. Price SlsO-
No. s. This 10 and cheaper style, and .
general fsvorite fer Family, Light Leather, and
great variety Of work. Ii has been gotten up with
reference to furnishing strong and durable, yet
light aud tasty Machine, at lees price than
either Of the above. It runs very essy, rapidly,
and Is pronounced the best machine in marke (
for $50.
No. 8. This Ia Machine got up entirely
principle, different from any thing before
offered 10 the public, and confidently assert that
for family use 1T has not an equAi IL 10 very light
and tasty rarsdlr Ii almost Hniae4@ss la
It's operation, and ug on A STRAIGHT EEBDLE- -
1t is St arranged to be utterly impossible for il
| TO miss stitches. 1t has tension both sides,
| and carries large supply Of thread on the undo
spool. The motions gained by two small cranks
| that run without per-eptibIe noise. The two
| threads are worked la such as mover 10
both pull at the same time, and conseq uently little
Liable to break. The Is very elastic, and he
thread does not break in washing. Ii will DO
work better than any cheap machine now in mar
ket, 1t silk cotton or linen with equal Ia
cility. Price $50. @s
Descriptive Circulars furnished gratis.
OFFICE, All Broadway, New York.
WHITNEY a LYON proprietors.
Agents Wanted. ljel6dAwl
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-03-13
Ayers Ague Cure.

which neutyazes This malarieus poison in the
blood, and stimulates the liver 10 expxi ii from the
holy. As il should, SO il does cure this affecting
disorder with perfect certainty. And II does more
or rather does wnt s of more service to those sub
Iect to this infection, III taken in it expels
il from the systefn II in absorbed and tlfis keeps
thase who use it free from its attacks; keeps the
system ia health although exposed to the disease.
Consequently it not only cures, bat protects from,
the great variety of affections which are induced
by this malignant influence, such as Remittent
Fever, Chill Fever, Dumb, or Masked Ague
Periodical Headache. or Bilious Headache Bilious
Fcvers. Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Gout, Blindness,
Tooshache. Earnche, Catsrrh, Asthma, Palpita-
tons, Painful Affections of the Spleen, Mysteries,
Collie, Paralysis. and Painful Affections Of the
Stomach aud Bowels, aii Of which, when urissng
from this cause, will be found to assume more OF
less the Intermittent type. This "AouE Cure"
removes the canse OF these arrangements, and cures
the disease.
This it accomplishes BY stimulating the excre-
tories 70 expel the virus from the system; and
these organs by degrees become hahited TO do this
their Office OF their own accord. Hence arises what
NE term acclaafnfson. Time may accomplish the
same end, but often life Is not long enough or 10
g. rifeed in the attempt while this Aeug CuI.E
does 1t at once, and with SAFETY. We have great
reason to believe this il a surer as well as safer
remedy for the whole class OF diseases which are
caused by the miasrnatc infection, than any other
which has been discovered and 1t has still another
important advantage To the pubic. which Il, that
h u cheap - well as good.
PREPARED ny
DIR. j. @. AVER G GO.
sT0WEII Mass
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-03-13

Businss Cards, not exceeding six lines, inside
ti6,' othcfwiSe tlt.
= Fsssr@i Nosio.s n ~. Obituaries, according
20 spaee oscaptsd.
Nsplsysd advertisements half more than tie
shove rxtes.
Advsrtissments lsadsd and pIAosd updsr tie
head OF Special Notices." double fAs ordinary
rafss.
Special Notices In the Local Column 10 csnts
peg Ane.
Advertisements oRdsred on the Inside sxels-
sfvsiy IN the Daily, Ansr the 6rst two weeks,
bo per cent. more than the above rates.
All fysHstsnf sdsetftseaenfs mssi ts paid for
~ ssvssrs- This rule will not Be varied from
when the advertiser uses the Weekly Alons,
the price viii be the same - In the Daily -
Who're the Daily and Weekly are both used,
~ psr csnt. viii be deducted froG the aggre-
rats amount.
Under the present system, the advertiser
pays % mach for the space he occupies, the
change. being eAargsabie for the eonposition
only. This piar In now gensralIy adopted
Our charge for changes viii be is esnts Per
square.
- In ali eases whore advsrtisenents are
Discontinued before the expiration OF the year
or the time contracted for, they will be charged
mp at our regular rates for the time actuai-
~ in.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-03-13
KEOKUK iowa TUESDAY. MARCH 13 1860
no. O. AnDxRsoH. AL1xAxDsR SAncnAY Y
[E6TABLISHED In Is4S.1

BANKING Ho 'SE or N
q IL y - q o. a - ID E r. . n = D.
+ HAVE this day sdmittsd - . partner In the
L Banking Business, Alexander Barclay, lwho has
been my teller for the last six ysaFsl. The buai-
ness, hereafter, WILDE conducted 1ndsY the arm
and style Of ss
GEO. @. ANDERSON b 90.
Being one of the oldsst Banking Houses uf not
thsshsstl in lows, the new Arm solieits ! eoatin-
uancs Of fcrme- patronage 80 literally extended 70
the senior partner.
They win make c0llsctions and remit, less Ex-
chan 90, on the day Oh payment, free sf charge.
Their references are as formerly By senior part
ner wis #F @R &4'
RaYnxnHcnss
Park Bank, ". Y.
Winslow, Lanier CO., Bankers, MY.
Edward W. Clark i Co., Phi ladslphis.
Howard Banking Co., Boston.
Ciapp, Fuller . Browne, Bankers, Boston.
Marine Bank, Chicago.
Hoffman 4 0elpcks, Chicago.
Mechanics Bank, Pittsburgh.
Farmers Deposit Bank, Pittsburgh.
Kramer 4 Rahm, Bankers,
Gilmore Brothsrton /" Cinsinnati.
ii. ID. Hunt Co., LouixviIle.
State Savings Tnstitution, St. Louis.
ksokuk Ian. !, IS. GEO. &c. ANDERSON
iark
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-03-13

. LL . q T y. g NJ 3 20 u ,
yITOULD respectfully inform the citizens Of
w ksokpk and vicinity that be has just returned
from the East, with fine stock OF Goods adapt
Cd to the Fall Trade. consisting in part OF
5 FiEe Black BroadctofAs; Lddg's Casimsys;
Fine Black Doeskias;. Haykn'
French bEk ribbed Docskins; SIR Tesi1nus, %c.
In FURNISHING GOODS:
EAirfs, Coiirss, Cvap6fs, GIcvss,
Uadey- Shirts, Drawers, Saspeadeo, &C., &c.
SOMETHING NEW.
He has also made arrsn gemena with one Of the
leading Houses in New York to supply him with
eli the latest fashions for Boys Clothing.
octyd d
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-03-13

KEOkU
LAVE Just received st their Fashionable Tailor
4 j ing and Farnishing Estabhshment, choice
and exteDs siye amply Of BFoAAeIoths, Case
simorcs, vestIngs, ana Gents Fare
uSshlAg HOo4s. - iii aescSapitOas,
ana usrantae that their work shall he dnne I. ~.
most approved and satisfActory manner. They ars
constaDtly receiving the Now York and Phfladsl.
pha fashions and respectfully solicit all who desire
good&or and TIE Acst msterisi to give them call
Eov.b, '69-dly HUTCHINSON a DkWEH.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-03-13
OMNIBUS NOTICE !!

YyHE OMNIBUS viii can for pAasenssrs-
= or shine, day or night-in any part of the city.
road and Steamboat ONCE, opposite the Binings
House, will receive prompt attention. LaAvs your
orders and procure ticket and you can rest ss-
surod that you will be lied for. Ordinary Bag
gage free. Tickets Is cents.
p.H.-Having the largest spring wagon in the
city, am also prepared to move Pianos and Fur-
niturc on the shortest notice
feh1ldly w. 3. IvIN1, Aren't.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-03-13

Ell. SsKEpER, Philadelphia.
MAGkAw 4 Kooss, 50 North-st., Baltimore.
LEEcE Co., No-s1 Astor House, or No. s.
Vim. ST., Y.
LxEcn Co., No. III state street, Boston.
H. II. HOUSTON, Gen Freight Ag't, Philsdelphia.
l. L. HoUPI, GEM Ticket Agent, Philade.phia.
THos. A. SCOTT, General Sup't, Altoona, Penn.
Jan. q. s6t-d H8 &H#
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-03-13
Ayers Cherry Pectoral

has Won for itself such renown for the cure of
every variety of Throat and Lung Complaint, that
Il b entirely unnecessary for us to recount the
evidence Of its virtues, wherever il has been en-
ployed. AS il has long btcn in constant use
throughout this section, need rot do more than
assure the people It's quality is kept up 10 the best
y ever has been, and that 1t may be relied on to
do for their fehcf all Ii has ever been found TO do
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-06-14

Weekly Advertising.
More About the Great HBerby and
its EKesisifs44Aaa7 English View.

The London Aers qftbe 2GtRult says of
Che Great Derby and its result
lfhe defeat Of Umpiren was great dis
couragementto the American party, who had
calculated with much confidence upon being
enabled to carry the champions belt and the
blue rihand Of the turf TO America Prior to
the race the owner of "Nuthomne' lodged an
objection agaiAsB "Umpire ON the ground
that The horse was not of the age described.
Mr.. Merry was warmly congratulated on the
success Of his horse, and It'll said that he
wins, on bets alone, upward Of 100000 Nut
bourne broke down when running very prom
inently
At.exaetly twenty-five miHutes-prior 30 the
biThe-of starting the Numbers of the thirty cons
pettors were displayed on the telegraph board.
The horses assembled at the post with the ut
most punctuality, and the ringing Of the bell
announced the start even before large ma
jority Of the spectators were prepared for il
"Bentnick wasNthe first to show prominently
in the race, and he took a clear lead as the
horses assembled the hilt following directly in
his track were "Man-at-Arms," "Nutbourne,
"Rising Sun and ''Restes In the extreme
we're Sutton 'Isrgesse' and 'Ioiterer."
"Bentinck' increased his lead half dozen
lengths on going up the hill butbefore reach-
ing the mile-post he disappeared from the front,
and 'Restes,' who had been heading the ruck,
took up the running with ''Nutbourne," "Hor-
ror," "Rising Sum- "Man-at-arms, "Bucca-
neer,' "Thormanby, "lhe Wizard" 'Dangu"
aud Umpire taking their places mt the head
Of the ruck. On coming round '1attenhani
Corner, the front lot were in close company,
"Nutbomne' next the rails, having, perhaps,
a slight lead with "Restes," "The Wizard
Umpire" Bnccaneer," "Thormanby broth
or TO Rainbow," and Horror well upin his
stride
On crossing the road 'Nutbonrne" broke
down, and was pulled up, and soon after Res
ties was beaten The Wizard then came to
the front, and running in the middle of the
conrse took clear lead, followed by "rhorl
mandy, Dangn' and Horror At the dis
tance, "Thornanby' passed the Wizard with
out an effort, and Horror took third place
half way up. From the moment that Thor
manly $ colors were seen in advance, howev-
err the issue of che race was not IN Doubt he
ran.hnfne an easy wie CIR by length aud a
half four lengths sepsrated the. second from
the third ,'and four lengths the third from the
fourth. The yr1nnngnp2 horses were Sir
William sUmpire, HBaecaneer,P "AIan-at-
Arms sCape Flyawayli and ''Restes, who
passed thepost nearly in the order named -
'Loiterer' and "Waliacel were the last two
YThOrmanby'' was twice nearly knocked Qn
his head and Wallace had narrow escape
Of falling the instant the flag was dropped
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-06-14
THE ONE HORSE SHOEING SHOP,

THIRD street,-Afew doors East Of the Post Ofce,
il Dayton, o. The Suhseriberis better prepared,
than ever TO accommodate his old customers, and the
public, in the Horse Shoeing business, in its yarons
branches Particular attention will be given 10 all
lame horses such as split hoos, and hOoi-lound and
conne in their feet, will be cured satisfactory to the
owner of such horses and IL not, money will he re-
funded.
AI50.-Horses that interfere will he shod to pre-
vent il, and warranted, money refunded
He will personally superintend all work entrusted TO
his Thankful for past yors, he respectfully asks
Continuance Of the patronage of his old customers
and will he happy 10 accommodate many ones
may faFor him with call.
aprl-dawly NATHAN sIFFERMAN.
GARDEN SEEDS. Just received, a fine lot Of fresh
" and pure Ganen Seeds, such rs Esirly York Cab
hage, Sugar Loaf Rna early Winningstnd Cabbage and
great variety Of Cabbage see Eary Blood Beet Early
Cucumber Early Cullnower, Early Carrot Onion. let
tiee, Celery. Egg Plant, very early Peas, Beans Mel
ons, and other sorts too numerous 70 mentlon togfh
wilh choice lot Of Flower seeds Of the very hest
varieties. u. WOODHuLL,
Dayton Agricultural Warehouse,
fei2, 3d St, east Of Postoihce,
VTUNGARIAN GRASS, considered the best Hay that
l1 IL grown this vicinity choice lot Of this gflse
seed hand and for ne at the Dayton seed store and
Agricultural Warehouse, No. 200 Third st. east o the
P.O l.. WOODHULL.
may2t-ltd&wf
LNI4owER, GARDEN and FIELD SEEIJS. Of choice
IN varieties, ffOmTeliable sources
For safe by H. WOODHull,
mhl Third street, east Of the Post Oftice.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-06-14
Parks OF Paris in the spring
SeasOu

The Paris correspondent OF the Now Or
leans DeJta observes
The Champs Elgsees aud the Bois de Bou-
logne the principal lungs Of Paris, have as.
sained their gay garb, for the summer Of 1860
In the Champs Elysees, Musard has commenc-
ed his adipirabie open-air concerts, in the ee
CANT inclosure in the rear Of the palais de
llndnstrie On the other side Of the avenue
three or four cafes chantanis ryalize with
each other ia profgse display OF gnslighta
and an neAhausiible flow OF sour beer A
little further up, the Paris circus has entered
summer qnafters, with the same old pad.riders
and balloonaplitters, worn out spaRgles and
threailbare jokes
The hnsiuess of tllis establsbmentis Is likely
tolle seriously damaged by the hppolronle
Of the Atch q Triumph, where the Amerloan
hotobais, whose exploits | mentioned daring
/ their engagement last winter at the Gayety
lheaier, are pefiorming new and wonderful
ieHtEof xfrcnRth and address To wind up
The list0t Dur warm weather aDiusenents, the
fairy HE snn&he eardensof Mabill and tlle
ChAtean 3e FieuS have thrown open their
parig 81 lioser md polished lawns, To-
ihf fhfonf pleasate seekers while in the
Bois d. iloplOgne, the cascade fumbles over
the rocks villas aataratan mir ag art can. pos
sihly accom- b, AMI ihf Pre- Catelan Is col
leeting Sphnn dencef linrored from the
soburbs 81 Pars) and hreRorks, FOR five
montlfl season,
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-06-14
H0 Sc TALK.

TOHN SHELLEBERGEiR, on the West side Of JEFF
the public with fast HORSES, COOP BuGGIEs, CAR
R1AtEs, and every thing that may be found in well
regulated Livery Stable I.
As to his ability to please and give entire satisfaction
10 all who may favor him with their patronage. He
takes great pleasure in referring to the following COM
petenf Judges Clalmm Hagln, Il. Heathman, James
w. Lowrey, John Wiggim, Lee Kenoot and Peter
Voorhees, l Of whom, testified under oath, afew days
ago, that Mr. s. is one Of the very hest Livery Men IN
dTIws customers from all parts OF the world. If any
doubts the truth Of this statement refer to Geo
w. Houkand John Howard, Attorneys at Law.
marl4-yi
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-06-14
An Ancient Relic.


a very interesting antiquarian discovery
has lately been made public Gibbon had
long ago, in his great work, pointed out as
~the most authentic of relies, the bronze SER
pent on which was placed the golden tripod
made by the Greeks from the spoils Of Xerxes
and dedicnted in the Temple of ApClf5, at
Delphi, as related by Herodotus, after the bat
tie Of Platte This was carried eto his new
capital by the Emperor Constantine, aud
though inutilated by the iconoelastie zeal of
the eonquerer Mohammed H. IL still remains
erect in the Hippod ONE at Constantnople
AS il was difficult TO reconcile the present
appearance fthe monument with the descrp-
tons of ancient authors, some doubts had been
thrown on its authenticity; but during the re-
cent occupation Of Constantincple BY the Al
led Powers in the Crimean War excavations
we're made, aud the serpent PEDESTAL laid bare
to its base where BY application Of chemical
solvents, the original Hellenic inscription, re-
eording the names Of the Greek States who
had foughtagainst the Persians, wasreeovered
II is the most Achanic form Of Greel, wiring,
wen and deeply cut, and written in the bohS-
trophedon manner, in which the lines are read
alternately from right to left The reappear-
ance of record actually seen aud copied by
the Father Of History, ana many centuries
later by Pausanias, which has been lost tot
world ever since, is a remarkable link in the
chain Of discoveries which have Of late gone
SO strongly to rehabilitete the credit OF Hero.
dotus as our main reliance tn the history Of
the ancentworld -xrf
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-06-14
strength and Regulation Of the
Rniilalh Army.

The British army--not including the nntive
troops cmployedip lhdia--consists, says the
New ork EeGiag Past Of about $50, 600
men Thero ore ono hundred rcgments of
Infantry ofthe line about thirty Of which have
two bnttaluns, beside three regiments of foot
guards Each battalion consists Of thirty-fye
Oliicers aud aliout one thousand men and non
commissioned officers The cavalry consists
Of three regiments Of Loyal Iife Guards; seven
ofheayy dragoous eighteen of light dragoons
including four regiments of laucers, aud a
military train ofsiv lattalious The artillery
and engineers are very strong in men, metal
aud horsas. The royal marines consist of
10000 men, and u die proportion of officers.
suited equally tofsea and shore service In
addition 20 those There are three regiments of
West India blacks local corps at Newfound
land Malta, Canada, Ceylon and St Helena.
The enrolled pensioners Of the army extrn to
the regular force. consists Of 30 600 men. for
The intst part infhe prime of life, and the en-
bodied militia are hot less than $4,000 stronr.
The volunteers trained and fl for duty al this
moment number ai least IS, 900 youth Thus
England Inny be said TO have at her command.
in one form or another, not less than 360, 900
troops Of oil arms.
The officers ofthc British guards, line, ar
hlery and engineers, are all educated men,
more or less Those Oft the two scientific corps
ore obligedto graduate at the military colleges;
the other pass an examination in mathematics,
I;atln, French, or herman history geography,
English dictaAon, drawing, arithmetic, and
any OF the natural sciences they may choose to
select, the latteB however, not beng obligu
lofN commissions IN the engineers and ar
tiilery are open to public competition, and
cost nothing but the college fees for two years
pommlssionery IN the guards and the line are
generally paid for an ensignency costing