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The appropriations asked for the SER
vice Of the next fiscal year ate computed
for force of 100000 men. They have
been reduced to the lowest possible
amount consistent with the public inter
ests, and are based upon q strictly econ
omical administration of the variou,
branches Of this department.
The appropriations to cover defcien-
cies are rendered necessary by the cx-
cess Of the force in the field over that
upon which the estimates were founded,
aud by extraordinary expenditures con-
nected with the employment and dis
charge of the three months contingent
An item of very heavy expense is
the large mounted force which has been
organized, equipped and made available
since the called session of Congress, and
which was not computed for ii the est.
mate. While an increase of cavalry was
undoubtedly necessary, it has reached
numerical strength more than adequate
to the wants Of the service. As it can
only be maintained at great cost, meas
ures will be taken for its gradual reduc-
ton.
In organizing our great army, was
effectively aided by the loyal governors
of the different states, and | cheeriully
acknowledge the prompt patriotism with
which they responded to the call Of this
department.
Congress, during its extra session, au-
thorized the army to be increased by the
acceptance Of volunteer force of J00,-
600 men, and made an appropriation Of
over five hundred millions of dollars for !
its support. A call for the troops was
Immediately made; but so numerous
were the offers that it was found !
difficult TO discriminate in the choice,
where the patriotism of the people |
demanded that there should be no
restriction upon enlistments. Every por-
ton of the loyal states desired to swell
the army, and every community was
anxious that it should be represented in
a cause that appealed to the noble impul-
ses of our people.
So thoroughly aroused was the national
heart that have no doubt this force
would have been swollen to a million, had
not the department felt compelled TO re-
strict it, in the absence OF authority from
the representatives of the people 10 in
crease the limited number. 1t will be I
for Congress to decide whether the army
shall be further augmented, with a view
TO more speedy termination of the war,
or whether il shall be confined to the
strength already fixed by law. In the {
latter case, with the OBJECT of reducing |
the volunteer force to 10000, propose, t
with the consent Of Congress, to CONSOLE |
date such of the regiments as may from {
time to time fall below the regulation Q
standard. The adoption of this measure 5
will decrease the number of officers and j
proportiouably diminish the expenses Of P
the army. d
1t is said of Napoleon by Jomini that p
in the campaign of 1915, that great gen v
eral on the LIST OF April had a regular b
army Of 10000 nen. On the LIST of g
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DENIAL SURGERY.

HR. II. II. BOWLES, takes pleasure in an
~ uouncing to the people Of Coventry and
vicinity, that he has taken rooms at Samuel
Burbauk'S, where he will be happy to see all who
may need his professional services. He will re-
main but three weeks. Please give him call.
Coyentrv, Nov. Is, lS6I-I9w3
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EAST BETHEL, W., July s, 1857.
have an only child that was attacked with
Membranous Group. We gave her Dir. n. G..
Whites Elixir, and to the surprise of ALL it gave
her immediate relief Z. VIRTON.
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CALVIN GIBSON
COLLECTORS NOTICE.

The nonresident proprors Of the couptv
Orleans are hereby notified that ee
years tx preceding this date whole the follow
ing described lands in said town., $3.50 ~
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-12-13
PRICES.

PRICES.
Becyes--Extra, $751; a ESQ.
First quality 1910 a 600.
Second quality, $500 a $50.
Third quality, "a 90 4,1j.
Sheep and Lambs-EXtra, $500.
In Lots, $500, 275, 300 and 100.
Working Oxen, $ji, 81, II, 50, 100.
Mich Cows, S25, 30, %, 40. Ordinary, Sl2
a 90
Yearlings, 81 n 10.
Two Years Old, Sl2 a l6.
Three Years Old, SlS 25.
Swine-Shotcs, wholesale, Columbia, cents.
Retail, a 6 cents; fat hogs, Ala and IL cents.
Tallow, cents.
Pelts 81 d.
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WANTED IN EXCHANGE

LOR CASH, and Boots and Shoes, a lot Of
4 first rate Beef Hides and Sleeps Pelts, for
which the highest market price will be paid.
SAMUEL STANFORD,
Irasburgb, Dec. 10, lesl-6lm3
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B. H. SHAW,

DEALER in Watches, Clocks and Jewelry,
IL Of every description, Newport, Vermont,
nearly opposite the Hotel.
% Watches, Clocks and Jewelry, neatly re-
paired and warranted.
Newport Oct. u, lS6l-i2yl
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-12-13
COLLECTORS NOTICE.

The nonresident propetor of the WESTMORE the
Orleans hereby notified the school district
SAID town within the three preceding this date remain either in
whole or unpaid the following described lands said
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CEs DUP CURED.

HIeHoATE, W., Jan. 2, 1850.
My little boy had violent attack of Group
last week. We cured him IN thirty minutes by
a free use Of Dr. n G. Whites Elixir
WIN. MARTIN. Merchant
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ORLEANS PROBATE DISTRICT.

DROBATE COURTS will bc holden at the
Probate Office in Irasburgh, on Thursdays
Of each week for the year ensuing.
NJ. CARPENTER, Judge.
Irasburgh, Dec. 10, 1861.
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Observation-Disclosures has been quite steady
throughout the week. Flour has been rather
dull, and VIC note a decline in prices-but the
market closes frmer. Corn very dull. Oats in
small demand. MOlasses very quiet, and lower
Pork is dull, and prices have declined. Lard
dull and lower, with moderate demand. Beef is
quiet. Hogs arriving more freely, and a shade
lower Prices of butter favor buyers, and it is
not quite SO firm. Cheese is firm at an advance.
White beans are firm, and prices little higher.
Sugar is in more active demand. Sal; is shade
higher. Talow is dull. The demand for lower
grades of wool suitable for army clothing con-
tinueS quite active, and finer descriptions have
also been more inquired for. Sales of 5000
lbs atprccs ranging from 46 and 90 cents per b.,
as to quality, including fleece and pulled. Our
readers will notice thar the lower grades show an
Improvement in price. In New York, says the
Stamping List, the market keeps up for army
woOlS which are about the only description sell
ng There has been a little more inquiry for
Inc tlceccs and some kinds Of fine foreign, hut
mere is very little doing in any kind.
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And much of said lands will be sold public
Calvin Gibson, TUESDAY, the Path day of December
O'Clock the shall
with costs, unless previously paid
CALVIN GIBSON,
First Constable.
Dated at Wenore, this 10Th day of November 1861.
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Boston Market.
corrected Weekly from the N. Z. Farmer

W Wholesale PRICES.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER %, 1861.
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6Go97I

Total, 6G0,97I
The several arms Of the service are
slimated as follows:
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Estimated strength Of the reg
ular army, including the new
enlistments under act of
Congress of July %, 1861, 20.33l
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-05-16
ToYs AND YANKEE NOTIONS.
Merchants InsuranceC Go.
OF HARIlpB4', NONN'
Capital, 100000, ASSETS, $243, olo' Ii

bf lAhll b4l+'i NfH+'4''
CapitaL 100000. assets, $2l3,0l Ii.
Statement of The condition Of he Merchants IN
suranee Company May %, 1859
Cash on hand and in hands Of Agents, SIS biIIo
state and City Bonds owned by the Co, ~ ilOV0
Debts due the Co, secured by Mortgage, lSgV0V0
Debts secured by Eastern Bank Stocks, lol0Ik ~
Debts due Cor Premiums, ooao
Easiern Bank Stocks owned by the Co, u 950Uo
Stock notes on interest for bal due stock 4g9l0UO
I Iu,o~a ~ oecount-not due, 4,3lI3l
ro,ol Asscts s24l, 0l0l4
liabilities due or TO become due from the Co, none
Losses by the Company adjusted and due, none 90
AN other claims against the CO., not over >oOuOV
i. THos. LoDDELL, Secretary
STATE OF CONNECTICUT,
Co,nptrollcr's Office, May %, 1853
thereby certify, that have personally examined
,he hooks and securities Of the Merchants Insurance
COMPANY of Hartford, and find that the Assets o.
said company are truly stated in the above seheduie
And believe that its entire capital Is safely ana Sc
WILLIAM H. BUELL. Comptroller.
Tho above Company is prompt and reliable and
policies will he issued by the subscriber on u ia'oi"
BE terms as other good Companies
Wv o.P BURT, agent
East Saginaw, Michigan.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-05-16
JOHN DERBY Y,

vUAs now IN stock fall and complete assortment
Of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, Cloths ana
Cassimcrs. Shawis Dress Goods and Dress irlm,
mings, yankcc Notions, Boots and shoes, na's ana
Cans Woodonwarc, Hardware, Nails, crockery ana
(Iss'warr. Clothing. Groceries, Provisions, Pants
and Oil, Flour and Feed Of all kinds, an Of which
are offered al very low prices. JOHN DEkbi'
East Saginaw, January !, 1861.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-05-16
DENTISTRY.

r c. WHITING, from Dctroitl would say = +, TO 70
A. those dasrous OF dental operations, that nc has
located permanently at East Saginaw. and for the
sonvonicnce Of attending 70 other business, mas
,pcned an Office on Water st. at foot OF German 81,
where he would be pleased 10 sec all VINO may neea
~ p ,sr' Saginaw, Hay ~, 1850 Dsi-lyi
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-05-16
HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
PHILADELPHIA.

A 1.,,roye,t Institution established by special En-
Io,rment for the Reliff Of The Sick and Dis
frcssed. afflicted lsm Virient and Eptden1c
Diseases, and especially The Cure q Diseases
of The ,Serddi Organs.
MEDICAL ADVICE given gratis, by the Acting
VA Surgeon, TO all apply by letter, with de-
scrpion Of their condition, toge, occupation, haP,s
of life, sc } and in of extreme poverty Medi-
cipcs furnished free Of charge.
VALUABLE REPORTS ON Spcrmatorrh@a, ana
thor Diseases of the Sexual Organs, and on the
NEW REMEDIES employed in the Dispensary, sent
10 tho afflicted in sealed letter envelopes FREQ OF
charge. Two or three Stamps for postage viii be ac
oeptable .,,,.,,,roD- IL.
Address DIR. J. SKTLLIN H0UGllTON, Acting
Surgeon, Howard Association No south Niplh
500 pb;l doIpbia Pa Nv order Of tho Directors,
EZRA ID. HEARTWELL, President
GEORGE FAIRCHILD, Secretary al
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-05-16

CURE PAIN IN THE HEAD.
CURE PAIN rs TIE SIDE
CURE PAIN IN THE BAth.
CURE PAIN IL THE LIMBS.
CURE COSIlNENESS.
gtfRE SOUR STOMACH.
CURE INDIGESTION.
CURE FLATUlENCH.
CURE DYSPEPSIA.
And are Just the thing when reliable, safe ana
mild Physic is need uso them once and you VIII
not use any other kind. :.
These medicines are no modern hpmoug rs II
40 bv thousands who have been restored to health by
their use. They are compounded uponpurely scen-
tac principles, and will speak for themselves u
tried according TO directions. They are warranted
10 cure in every case, or money refunded
For sale by Hess, Bro q Co, East sag; Epting 4
Eaton, Saginaw Cityi i NJ Bligh, Bay Cityi -, :
and by all Druggists in the State.
SEYMOUR DRoWNELL, Proprietor.
Utica, NJ ichigan
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-05-16
Con gers
MAGIC REGULATOR

CURES NERVOUS DISEASE OF ALL KINDS
CURES CH0LERA.
CURES CHOLERA MORBls,
CURES DIAkRHHA.
CURES DYSENTEkI
CURES BLOODY fLuK
CURES CHOLERA 1NFANTuM, OR
DIARRHdlA OF CHILDREN.
CURES VOMITING
CURES NEURALGfC PAINS.
CURES SEA SICKNESS.
CURES llNSTEHuC FITS.
CURES CONFUSION FITS.
CURES PALPITATl0N OF THE HEART
CUhES NERVOUS bENER t-
CURES BILIOUS FEVER
CURES FEVER AND AGUE.
CURES NERVOUS HEADACHES.
CURES SICK HEADACHE.
CURES DELEBIUM TRENENs.
CURES any disease arising from deranseneht
Of the nervous system. -,
This medicine has become celebrated for ITS mud,
certain, safe, immediate and egeetadl cure OF the
above Diseases.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-05-16
cItorcT eToCK or PAPER

OF every yaricty, ruled and plain OF all grades
Cap Letter, Bin, post Ofice, loio Post, Commerce.
Note, Bath Dillet, Cc,ored, Embossed, Perforated
Drawing paper tissue do. and every other style ano
Quantity inaai.iBabic,
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-05-16
10000 ROLLS OF WALL PAPER,

lUiUVJ hVHIA7 OF VI -
OF all styles, FROM tho best to the cheapest also
Curtain fixtures and Paper, Oiled window Shades
&C. &c. A full stock OF -
MISCELLANEOUS STATIONERY
Envelopes, all styles Blotting Pad, Muclage
Writing Inks Rubber Bands, Steel Pens, Ink Stands
Writing books, Pencils Pen Holders, States, lni
Erasers, Pen Racks, Penlniyes, Sealing Wax Waters
&c, &C. &c, and anything in the line OF Stationery
of any kind not on haad will be at once ordered
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-05-16
Manila Rope.

ToHN DERBY offers for sale IL tons OF Manila
81 Rope, suitable for rafting purposes, when WIN
be sold at very low prices for cash -i~t.,
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-05-16
pooKs or All KINDS.

Miscellaneous, Historical, Law, School Annua's
Toy Books, aud AL kinds If Picture Books, anc
primers Tor children. Also Oit Books IN se.ies,
Edwards Of merit, fancy cards &c. for schoci pres
.nts A full assortment Of Blank Books, ana Blanks
Of all descriptions Books OF any kind not On hand
vii be ordered II Desired By customers
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-05-16
AssETTs.
sI,48l,slO ~
LIABILITIES.

Claims for losses outstanding July Sol'Voo ~
CHARLES j. MARTIN, President
AT WILLAMETTE, Fico President
j MILTON SAlITlli Secretary
JOHN MCGEE, AsSistast Secretary
NEW York, July ls 1860.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-05-16

rIvIIE Subscribers have msde sxtensayc aTr VIZ,
l tnents for the nanufsrsure Of Clothes .cer,
Racks and Pumsr Of all Kinds, at II. Pratfs steam
sass Fuctory, IN this City, where they VIII ~ -
pleased 10 receive odor FOX the same to almost my
Orders len at the Courier oficc VIII -aiso i0'
- - BRINTNELL . EASIoS'
Fastrsgnaw, March Is. LEGO n5s-V
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-05-16
VEISEERS On l NTS7lGHE

in from three TO six weeks This article IS the only
ono of the kind used by the French, and IN London
and Paris il is in universal use
IL lisa beautiful economical, soothing, yet stlmula
ting compound acting as if by magic upon the roots,
causing n beautiful growth Of luxuriant hair II
applied to the scalp IT will cure 9AtpNEss and cause
To- spring up in place Of the bald spots fine CROWN
of new bnir Applied according to directions 1t wi
turn Rrp or towy hair DARK, and restore gray mar
10 ,s original color, leaving 1t soft smooth, ana
flexible. The "OSCuEET" is an Indispensable aItt
clio in every gentlcmans toilet and after one week
use they would not for any consideration be without
IT, I'll,
Tho subscribers the only Agents Tor inc ar'ieio
Il; tho United States to whom all orders must be adj
dressed s~syi75Z
| price One Dollar box--for sale by all Druggist.
and Dealers; or box Of the "Ongncnt ("aIhl.S,u
! IN have the desired enecU will be sent TO any who
desire IT, by mail direct securely packed, on receip
! of rricc and postage, 81 10. Appyor address
HORACE j.. HEGEMAN u CO.
DRUGGISTS, &C,
r9oIv a William Street. New York
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-05-16
Losses Equitably Adjusted and
Promptly Paid.

-r>nE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS herewith
present to the Stockholders and Patrons Of the
Company their FOURTEENTH SLAl4-A ~. y ~ a.. az
,Libit ~ Assets AMI Liabilities showing the CON
tioa Of the Company on the lsr DAY OF July ie6V'
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-05-16
A CARD.

IRA. q. BIssELL, having located in East
~ saginaw, offershis professional services TO tho
nublic md will attend promptly to all calls during
the day or,uight. Office in. iioyt's frlch Block
Refers to George A. Lnthrop, EaetSaginaw. ~,
Fast saginaw, May Ia, 1861 ni<-
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-05-16

c,uAvrNa. Champooning aud Hair Cutting done
- in the ncatost Style Orders left for Wig Will re-
eeivc prompt attention. Cosmetics, penumefy anu
East So gipaw, june 20, 1860. nH-iy
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-05-16
1861.
1861.
FIRE 90 MARINE
Home Insurance Company
OF NEW YORK.
-, f,nni,ni.-onc rriIlson DollaYs.

tiabiIities. 5l,O6S ca
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-05-16
CLOCKS WATCHES AND JEWELRY.


Clocks. of al patterns Gold and Silver Watches,
Gold and SILVER Guard, Fob and Vest Chains' y
variety ii chaste and valuable sets Of jcwelry iof
tho ladies Rings Pins, Ear Drops, Sleeve Buttons,
studs, Watch koys, Seals &c, for tho gonilemen--
oliver and Plated Ware and complete ouiht N tha
line for everybody Of oyery sex, age and condition
Also a full supply of
TOYS AND YANKEE NOTIONS.
Chess Men, Playing Cards, D9miHees, Back Gam
mon Boards, Dice File paards, IucAs Pocket piafys
Port Monaies Pencil Sharpners, Coored Pencils
Tobacco and snuff Boxes. Perfumery, inc assert
ment.
NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS.
All the leading Eastern Magazines and News
papers and the Detroit Dailies.
S2- Particular attention paid to repairing Clocks
Watches and JeBolry.
NV stock is Sufficient to supply dealers in this sec,
lion at wholesale ms well MS 70 furnish inc reiai
trade, and the attention Of all classes OF buyers u
respectfully invited thereto and thor patronag'
solicited. l. T. DppNAiA'
-.ast Saginaw, Dec. /, 1860
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-05-16
~ T.. DOUGHTY.

At THE STAND ON GENEsEE STREET
IN two doors East Of IIoy's New Bloch, formerly
occupied by A. Ferguson, las just received ne"
aud extensive assortment Of Articles In tho abOtC
line among which are;
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-05-16
WHOLESALE LIQUOR STORE.

Nctp Building, one Book East 81 Farmer hT
change. Genesee Street, Corner Of Frqlt{hi.
EAST SAGINAW, MICHIGAN
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-05-16
BOOKS AND STATIONERY,
Wholesale AND RETAIL

VIEW AND ExTENsITE AssoRTMENT
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-05-16
Coneer ,sTonic Liver pins.

Those Pils arc becoming eAtelsNcIy usVu 'HIV13"
out tho country, and are noted for their mud,
thourh o,iick action ON the LIVER, and
Derangement of the BOWELS.
They Immediately
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-05-16
JOHN rORREY,
AMOS S. PARKE,
BLACKSMITH & MACHINERY l0lGlB

How'd Streets, East SoginaS, Mich
rT,HE subscribcr having becn engaged IN the
Foundry Of Mcssrs. WAnsrR a EASTMAN, IN
this CITY, for the past six years feels assured that no
references need be given as to his cnpnbiy or ex
ocrience A share Of public patronage Is sohcl'su.
hours. General repairing and biacksmithng WORK
done e..u. ~
East Saginaw, April IL, 1860.
, 1861-05-28

= Oor middle-aged readers remember the ahin
plaster cru Of 1888, and what become Of It
Ihe States Of the Southern Conthleyancy have
adopted the system of those. days with en-
lasgements and improvements. 4 cotempo.
raly described the way things are working
down there in.Dixie: 81. -
moi only Private individuals, but city and
: Ti!lago corPoFations, have3 bankers au5
taken up the t1ade OF issuing bills. These
b1lis vary N amount from FIVE to onn hundred
'cents; nre payable In bank notes, pnd :arc
Issued by the halfpeck or half:buahel. to meet
; inc ueaGe OF customers or tho e4igencles Of
trade. When sufficient number IS coIitcted
. The holder can demand aud will doubtless Re.
eelve 6y way Of redemption an equal amount
u bank notes. But. the banks afe 3abSolyed
trcm the legal obligation Of specie redemp-
tlons, so that the coin Of the country may Be
, saved arem depreciation OF export. When the
oaDk'notes come back tor feGcutptiou the
are paid of in shinplssterB, and thus the finan-
cia1 circle Is squared: The cuIy Investment
o1 capital Is In paper and printers bills,
ana these again are paid :in:c sh1nplaste1e
foor peoples notes are discounted without
adI an inaeEser and made payable at the convent.
fore plenty down South TIE m1lita1y chests
are filled with ehinplasters. ':.BeeTes are
PAID Tor in shinplastets presented on the
points Of secession bayonets, and the man
VINO las corn chooses between shiup}asters
md halter. The traffic In salt junk aud hog
meat Is carried on under some tree from the
limbs Of which dangle q rope with an ominous
moose ut the lower end Under such circnm-
Is preferable to coin. Everybody furries to
take them with an activity accelerated by the
prospect Of O fire in the reaf.
, 1861-05-28


The report VIC had last week Of the surreu.
der Of the United States troops IN Texas, IN.
der command Of Lieut.. Col. Reeve, to the
Confederate force, under Command e Of Col
Van Dom, is fully confirmed The San An.
tonic Ledger Of the 10th inst. says:
Yesterday, the 9th of May, The command OF
Rroyet Lieut.. Col ]. Y. D. Reeve, mheriug
313 men, composing the co,npauies Of ReeYe's'
sPEague'e, Pitchers; B1ake's. se3don's and
flnk's Eighth Infantry surrendered rs prison.
ers of War to Col Earl Van Dom and the Con
tederate troops numbering some 1900 men,
consisting OF Dua'e battalion Of infantry, SOD
stsorg7 Edgars light battery, 100 strong
AcCnloch's mounted riaemen, $40 strong:
*Bay1o.'s mounted volunteers, $50 strong;
several independent companies ,of Stats
=. troops. under Capt Goode Of Dallas county.
Capt. Joseph e. DWyer Of ,Bxar; 4ardcmar'
OF Naccgdoches, and Rtchardaon'a.
The Confederate troops were at least five to
one to the United States troops-and resist
ance Was not only useless, but utter destruc-
ton would eventually have awaited them had
they attempted to have cut their. way to the
coast. As soldiers, and os friends whom We
have always loved and esteemed, they have
our Tarmest eympathies.