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A SINGULAR INCIDENT.

The Lynchburg Va. REPUBLICAN, publishes
'ho following incident, r5ma lablo alike for its
,ingularity as we'll as for It's melancholy result.
Just before the war broke out, and before Ln-
oln's proclamation was issued, a young Vir-
siuisn, named Summcrfed, was visiting the
ity of New York, where he made the ac quaint
iuCe Of two Misses Holmes, of Waterbury, Yer.
mont. lie became somewhat intimate with tho
Young ladies', and tho intercourse seemed TO DO
mutually agreeable. The proclamation was
r,tued and ihe whole North thrown into a
l.dies one evening, at the hour of part
ing they remarked to SummoTfcd that their
present meeting would probably be tho last,
they must hurry home to aid in making up tho
ovtrcoats and clothing for tho volunteers from
their town. Summeriiold expressed his regret
that they must leave, but at the same time es .
pecially requested them TO SEQ that tho over
coats were well made, as II was his intention, If
he ever met the Vermont regiment in battle,
TO kill one of them and take HIS overcOat,
Now for the sequel. Virginia seceded. The
Second Vermont Regiment, a portion Of hich
was from the town Of Waterbury, was sent to
Virginia. The battle Of Manassas was fought,
in which they were engaged, ard so was SUM
mertield. During the battle, Summerlield
marked his man, not knowing to what state he
belonged; the fatal ball was sped on ils errand
e death; the victim fell at the flash OF the gun,
and, upon rushing up 10 sccure the dead mans
arms, Summeriiold observed that he had
"a fine new overcoat strapped TO his back, which
he determined 10 appropriate to his own use.
Tho fight was over, and Summerfsld had time To
examine his prize, when, remarkable IA it may
appear the coat was marked with the name Of
Thomas Holmes, and in the pockets were found
letters signed with tho nam,s of his sisters
whom SummeTfield had known In New York,
and 10 whom he had made the remark we have
quoted, in which tho dead man was addressed az
brother. Tho evidence was coRclusive-he had
kille the brother OF his friends, aud the remark
whic he had made in Jest had melancholy full.
iilme We are assured this narrative "a lite,
rally ue. Summerteld now wears the coat
and, our Informant statee, ia not little impress
ed with the singulaIity Of the coincidence.
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The editorial correspondent of tho Now Or
leans PICAYuNE writes as follows Of late visit
~ Braunfels, Texas;
~ was astonished to see the life and bustle in
New Braunielsi cotton coming in and cotton
going out; cotton here, cotton there, every
where. The enterprisiHg house Of F. Moreau
Ia purchasing largely for the Mexican market,
making all payments in Mexican dollars, and
there Is no lack of hard currency in Comsl
county. Cotton is hauled in American wagons
and Mexican carts the roads are lively with the
sharp crack Of drivers Whips as they jog along
towards the Rio GrSnde.
" A Frtnchman in Mexico is allo engaged in
transportation on huge wagons, drawn by
twelve mules, and was told that he loaded,no less
than twenty four bales on one Of his immense
vehicles, and that he attracted as much atten-
tiOn on the road as a travelling circus or me-
rageTie. He has been heret toiore hauling cot
ton from Metamoras to the interior OF Mexico,
bnt is now going regularly into the business
from this section. II the war is to 20 on, an
the blockade continues king cotton must hold
court for awhile at New Braunfels, aud Mr.
Moreau will prove a prompt aud active first
Lord Of the Treasury. He will disburss bun
dreds Of thousands Of dollars this year all in
Mexican castings"
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A Word ON the OlLer side.

A correspondent of tho Springfield RErUBLI-
CAN, evidently believer In Gen. Phelps sla-
very views, thus quantity hits Cd some Of his
good sOldiorly qualities, as amends for his seri-
Gus drawbacks IA statesman. If correct, Con.
Phelps ought to stick to his trade, and lOrsWear
proclamatiOns.
BmG. GEN. JenN W. PnELPs-Iu addition
TO the evidence OF insanity Of this war-worn ve-
teran, contained in the proclamation to the peo-
ple Of tho southwest, wherein he sets forth in
plain words the faith Of our fathers in the mpo-
licy and speedy destruction OF slavery, and IA =
necessary to fight for freedom, and proclaims
mtRs Rights. | am able from long acquaint-
ance with him to substantiate the follow
ing charges;-i. Wherever and whenever there
was hard work or hard fighting to be done,
either in the Florida, Mexican or Utah wars,
and from his reckless, dare devil conduct, the
enemy often thought him crazy. lie has boe n
known TO point his guns directly at tho foe
and lot his balls and shells fly as # he meant to
hurt them. 2. lilo has never yet learned chow
not to do thing-nor did be take with him,
on bis present expedition, a "a circumlocution
office cic ionary." In his vocabulary spade
means a spade, 3. lie is no carpet knight, has
no ''hierds at court, and never would take a
bIevtt. 4. His command has always exhibited
the highest di.cipline and drill, and the enthu-
sil m o. bis meo for old "Don DacOtah" as they
call o. i'm, has been unlimited. With the So
pre- offs before us, how can we doubt his insanity
ii Is OILY fit for IL lpnatic hospital, and should
be placed in the same ward with Fremont.
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The journals generally express confidence
that the results Of sinking stone-laden ships in
the main entrance TO Charleston Harbor, the
success Of which we published yesterday,
will be all that can be desired, and that the
city is now TO all intents and purposes cut OIL
from the Atlsntic. Tie TINES doubts the truth
Of Col Corcoran's reported escape from Charles
ton. 1t is puzzling itself over the question Of,
chow shall tho Government raise money for
war purposes, without however coming to any
conclusion. Among Ifs special Washington dis.
patches we find the following
The Cabinet is alleged to have had special
and extraordinary session TO-DAY, to consider the
demands Of Lord Lyons in behalf Of the British
Government in tho Trent affair. These de-
mands are said 10 be an apology and the resti-
tuition Of Mason and Sldell TO British custody.
II Is understood that our Government Is ready
TO disavow the act Of Capt. Wilkes, and to de-
liver up Mason and Slidell, If that be the only
means Of purchasing peace with England but,
as q condition Of this disavowal and restitution,
IL is said that our Government will require
Great Britain 10 concede this as definite settle
ment Of the question in regard to tho right of
search at sea- and also that no Interference
shall be made by the British Government at
any time, IN DenAI OF tne reDelllOn now III
progress against the United States Government.
Unless these two points are secured, ii is not
believed that the American people would sus.
tain the Administration in the surrender of tho
rebol Commissioners
Parker II. French, tho swindlar, who was
Billy Walkers Minister to the United States,
and who is now in Fort Warren, on a charge Of
treason, exhibited great ingenuity in his
schemes. Starting with a certificate of church
membership in Philadelphia, he obtained an
entree into the religious circles Of other cities,
where, by his representations Of wealth, his
loud professions OF loyalty, and his liberal sub
scriptons TO sustain the cause of the Union, he
obtained the confidence Of influential circles,
who were familiar with tn. disposition of our
troops, their numbers, and the general plans Of
the war. When the time came for the pay
ment Of his subscription, he was elsewhese.
His aliases were Carlisle Murray, Charles
Maxcy and Christopher Monroe, each fer
different cities and the initials G. NJ. at
tached to dispatches and letters directed tC
leading men deceived others as to his real
character. Letters have been received by
northern men engaged in forwarding tn,
interests Of the Government, from French
under one or the other Of his aliases, asking Ia
what way he could use his means TO help tn
Cover nment, and they, gladdensd by his disin
terested patriotism, would reply, stating vari
Gus plans and cOndding 10 bin important %
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Tho New York Herald Alb, Dad

A gentleman who has arrived by the Persia,
say the London ADVERTISER, and with whom
We were in communication last night, intoru s
us that he YVES speaking to a member of Con-
gress immeC lately before he started from New
York. The subject Of the insult TO the Bri ish
flag formed, at once, the topic of their CONVERSE
tiOn, Our friend was then informed that Il Q
foreign element, which includes 60O00 Ge
mans were about 10 hold "a mass meeting ia
New Y0k, to protest against the American
Government holding Slidell and Mason in cas-
the British Government demanded their restor'
alton. The object of this meeting was manifest
Nwas 10 bear a pressure upon the American
| Government, and against the uDprincipied diS
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rbos Of Che 3 hpou, pross Of hs ,tatos, Of vhi.h

trbes Of The II famous pre,s Of hs ,,a,.. NJ wh;.,
fonnett, Of me New York HERALD, Is the lead
ing writor. Our Informant saws that whstev.r
name Benne, may have out Of the country a.
his adoption Tor Bonnett wi" originally .
o., oo''Innsn-hs ,hn 80 nsioL wsIings through
pie read them as IN " would the spssche. Of .
iirebrand like Mitche ], or some other inoendia-
~, who cared little alb 'ut the present and moth
ing respecting the future, The holding Of the
msss melting would be followed by simAsr
q Get of each one Of which would be- IN ,t the
ptisontrs should be quietly su trsnder d. II ap-
Iears that the ChicfCltik Of uIe War D-psrt-
m'nti At Wsshif gton, Is at pre-. ent n Londc.,
a. d hat be is clearly Of otinion,. after having
hd Interviews. With the leading. men Of Con
au Orbipotctt state as Enalind, bis countrymez
would submit 10 any terms which m tght sf rea-
-ou b. exAct, 4 Of thom.
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now GENENAL POrE CAPTURED THIRTEEN
HUNDRED REBELS.

now GENENAL POrE CAPTURED THIRTEEN
HUNDRED REBELS.
Our dispatches from Missouri have alrca Y
announced tho capture Of thirteen hundred
reb,E by a federal force Of four hundred and
iilty men belonging to General Popos com.
mard hut the following account from Sedilia
correspondent of tho st. Louis RSrUnLIcAN
givcs interesting particulars of the affair;
"Wailo crcamped nosr Warrcnsburg, Cen.
Pops received information thai n large robcl
'urcc, numbering twelve or iifloon hundred,
aero ,rcnmped near Milford, on Blackwitsr.
Having SOM M'rrill's Horse cut On the road
aiding from Milford to Warrcushurg, TO ntor-
ccpt Tho enemy shoull they attempt II sht, he
mar,lci the remainder Of hs army to Walnut
Creek.
General Pro then scnt four hundrod and
ii0y cavalry, under the command Of COlouOl
jon e.. D.via, 10 Knob Nostor with in,iruc-
tions to proceed thenco directly uptn tho rebsl
amp. by this dispgaition ol hi forces Con
.ral PoPs had tho re0ols completely surrounded
at an pon,s
"wi'h force not exceeding four hundred
and hf,y mon, Dol Dsvie marohad upon the on
emy and took them completely by surprise. II
s plain the rebels had no idua Of tho close prox-
unity of General Pops's army for when a few
men were thrown forward by Colonel Davis, tho
rebels eagerly sought TO surround them in con-
SluoIuOlc lOICe, anu IollT'u Wien
they discovered tho remainder of his force. Pri-
or to this, however, tho robel pickets were dri'
ven 10 by the regulars.
"Tho regulars lod tho charge on the bridge
over tho creek where thoy were tncamped, aud
a liant charge it was, for the bridge was we'll
guarded. Having forced tho bridge, tho ono
my guarding II retired rapidly, some folio wing
the road straight out from the creek and up a
hill, and others following along tho creek TO
their main camp. Tho enemy, after ono vollcy,
fired only now and then a random shot. Colonel
Davis then moved his men up tho hill immo-
diately in tho rear Of tho enemy's camp, vttHA
was situated In bend in tho crock, ana apea
had the foe botwoen himself and the ea5nA 3ald
completely surrounded.
"Tho remainder of the story Is soon told.
The rebels finding themselves thus hemmod
in, had no alternative but TO fight
or surrender. They chose the latter,
and before another gun was fired they
hoisted white flag, and asked for
thirty minutes to consider what they would do.
II was then getting dark, and Colonel Dsvis
told them the latoness Of the hour forbade the
demand. They then asked for tino TO return
10 their commander and come again. This was
granted. Tho white flag was borne by a brother
of Colonel Robinson, who was in command Of
tho rebels and soon he reappeared with Colonel
Alexander, and an unconditional surrender was
agreed upon. The whole force thus taken was
1910 men, including three c0lOnels and seven.
teen captains. In addition TO the prisoners of
war. the glorious little army, under Col. Davis,
also captured over a thousand stand Of arms,
nearly four hundred head Of horses, sixty five
wagons and largo amount Of baggage tents,
prUyisiOns, &c,
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EURS-FURS-FINE MINK SABLE HALF
l. capes, dark aud rich, we row sell from $50 W
82b, same we sold lat winter for S45; fine MINK
sable quarter capes $40 10 S1s; very hne dark Mink
mufih S. SO, 81 and So, al FOSTERS Rocky Noun
tain Fur Depot, It's Chatham Square, cor. Mott -,
db QAarslQA
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EURS, FURS, FURS-LADIES BUY YOUR
l. hlrs 80 per cent. less than at any other store
"a "a me GtyI n ,hs BIens MN g mSunsnn ta DePo.'
Sable Capes, mud and cuffs, 81 W 50; French Mink
cape, mlf and ouffs s. Il $40; French Mink muAs,
"a 10 So 20; Water Mink muts, 81 70 o. 90; French
Sable mufs 81 % 10 So; Mink Martin, per set Sls,
worth $50, Al FOSTERS, lis Chatham squAre, COR
Mott 81. db 2lac'12l
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In the year 1915, the following singular pre-
dictions were made and published, as to the
probable population of the United States for a
long series Of years. The actual result, thus
far, shows singular approximation 70 eAs cal
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War intelligence.

HOW THE REBEus TREAT THEIR rRIsoyn, u
w. II. Merrill, of Rochester, who was take,
prisoner at Bull Run and taken to Richmond
writes from his prison in that city to the Ro
chester xrREss as follows
have already written TO you about the
condition of the prisoners, but since my last [
have witnessed good deal If suffering, result.
ing tfon want Of clothing TO protect them
tfUm the ould, ,snd from tho want ci other naces-
sSti,s ard cannot iguofc ths Su hect at thi.
timc. feel 1t MY duty to pl,ad for thsn. for
many, very many, are indeed In q condition
which appeals TO tho hoarts OF their 10 10 v d.
prisoners Tor tho docvost sympathy.
There are from three to four d. a,hs a d.y
ssmong them, and COED deal Of sickness,
Wero on IN our condition, YOU woul know how
TO plead toI those poor fellows, who are obli scd
To WAX tho floor most of the timo To Keen
warm Often havo | been awakened duriuir
tho light by their footsteps ovsrhosd a. they
paced TO and I o, and my heart has ached for
thr ICot tcllowa Who caduto their HuH Il ,us
with iortitunc and patience that arc most 70
maikehl'. When will our r,uvcrnmqLt coma 20
TIE relief OF these BRAY mcu, who arc row ian.
Gu'shing IN dooe prisoa2 1.-Two arc allowed
10 remain ih our p''a.rt station during tho
winter, many Will find thoir graves ia Rch.
mutd.
Ms'SchuWtts and Iriilns have ant ever
VI boxes ofc'othing for the voluntocfe rom tho Q
-tnto'. They have responded noby 20 'hc cal
o. hun AMI Y, and hopc that New York, which
mas a larger number II :, pre-, ruta'iyos here
iban any other state, will act liksNijo and with
hor usual promptness. Tho prisoners who have
already rceivcd clothing have been hero but
few weeks, Wills those who have boen her,
nearly five months have received nothing. l.
may he, however, that New Yotk ard othor
states have already taken steps 20 sond clothing
70 thor destitute volpntoors. I siaccrely hope
they have. | hopo tho citizen, Of Rochester
will use their influence toward an exchange
Of prisoners. Thousands will bless them for L.
Could You look upon the pale iaccs Of those suf-
tcring captycs, and one by ono teo thom fall
victims to disease aDd death. and afiorward
borno from their prison to their long home, you
would FLY app-ecidte tho feelinl, Of their sur.
viNing cOmrsics.
Tho sufiorings of hundreds imprisoned here
and in other southern ci,ies, appeal to every
friend of humanity to oNort his influence in this
direction"
Congressman Ely writes 10 tho same effect
under date Of Nov. 2jlh. Ills lottor is address
ed to 1haddous S.oyen,, of tho House or Repre-.
sontativce.
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EURs, FURs, FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS

-8l5O NO worth Of ladies' rich hlrs must be
sold, regardes Of cost comprising real Hudson Bay
sables, muk stone, and fitch martin, eruine, Sibe-
rign squirrel &c. In circular clOaSs carriage capes
Vctorines. muh6, cuffs, &c. Tie whole stock must
be sold by the 1st Of January in order N effec,
clearance. No reasonable odar refused. r. H.
PHILIPS s'S Grand St n, X N; B,-A large as
del2 2Llc'l05
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THIS prophecy rs evidently based upon tho cal
culation Of an increase about one third in each
ton years. At this rate Of iceroaso we shall
have population
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81 m PlANO-FOkTES. c1hO
|AcOsW We are now able " offar the pI COs
pdlAo hDc new 1-,ctave PIANOFORTE, fun iron
iranle, over strung rosewood case, warranted for
I've years, for Sl5O cash; and rich mnlding cases,
Nith cav ID legs and Tyre, from fI5 10 5000, of az
good work and material ~ has beun s,ld for 800
or 500 ty tn' old methods OF manufacturing. We
warrant them " stand In tune better than any ri mo
ever msde. We Invite all n examine these nav
s0n ~, New York.
GROVETIEEN . HAL
wudi sdyise my friends and al In want of
sn~t, surstanii. Piano - examine GkOVESrEEN
6s Hal E'S new 1--'tnvu Pianos. I have had the
are, the pi,t yeG, OF more thAA 200 Pianos Of if
faroni mNkers, and these stand la tune letter than
my ever saw; the touch and tome are dno-gool
as any costing double that money.
dsls 2AaTl2a j. PRiESTLY, Now York.
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IDIEs-THIs is THE SEASON FOR

lDIES-THIS is TIE SEASON FOR
b lis, Parties, &C., and II you would add 10
charms, you should not neglect getting bot
f the BALM OF WHITE LILLlE5,--which,
Preserving and beAutfying the complexion, aud
heating pimples, blotches, tan, sunburn, &c,
the skin, stauds unrivAlled-it is warranted 10
es T. ON all injurious ingredienta, and will not
L the skin Of the youngest infant II Is nicely
imed, and Ia sold ut the extremely low price OF
|ETY-FIvE CENTS per bottle, To be had at
Iouth Second st, wiliAmSDurgh, and at 81
Ith ave-, Now York. de24 2iac'OO
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T AIDES, LADIES-NOw IS YOUR TIME
- for bargains In Furs; genuine selected mink
sets; every arhcle representsd childrens furs.-
Az the Great Northern aud Western Fur Trappers
Depot, 9B0wery. DRAKE. dela SAac'19T
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The city Of Vienna has appropriated ten thou
sand forms ($4 ,O00) 10 enable a certain number
Of intelligent ArtizAns Of limited means TO visit
the Universal ExhibitoR at London next year
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FURs.
A TTKNTIoN LADIEsl
YURS I

n FURs FURs II YURSi
yhe old established New York Fur MAnufaCsuhnE
o., Depot SO Chatham n, offer greater Inducements
thAA ever. Now s the time W GO, your winter suits
tor about half the usual price. We have . larga
Tesh, and the besa selected mock Of Furs 70 30
found, 81 the following very low raaaA
Mink, full u Cape, Muf and Ouffs, $40 Marsh
Mink, n Cape, Muf and CUFFS, $40 90 French
Mink, Cape, Muf and Cufs, " 70 80 French
Aink, full u Cape, huh and Cum, 80 to S12 30
French Sable, Cape, Muf and Cuffa, 81 70 $40
French MAX Nuts, 81 W 90 Water Mink Mum,
% 70 SO French Sable MUM, % to $s bOi Water
and French Mink, French Sable and American Fitch
and Rock Martin u Capes- 90 W % Victorinsa, 90
W %; Sable, Stone Martin, Fitch Martin, Mink
Martin, Brook Mink, and Grey Siberia Squirrel,
equally ~ ow. A large variety Of ChidrmE Fancy
9 ChAihAs n. Cleaning, repairing and Altering
neatly dons FLEMING, Manager. oai T0aclOa
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Union DIME SAVINGS BANK,

NO. 429 CANAL CORNER OF vARIcK STREET.
Open daily nom 10 A. M. W 2, and from 70 T.
Pm. . - ,.oo
peT cent Intsrest dIlotoed on all runs OF 800
and und,T and . per cent on larger dnnounts.
rms hank mas oPEsED 1,Ii1 AoCoUNn, AND RE-
oEIyED IN DposIr SB57 ,372,iO DURIso
TuY FAST 80 MONTHS.
u. V. HAUGuWoUT, President
GARDINER s. CHAPIN, Secretary. dsl Aac'llb
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SSPORTS-U. s. PASSPORTS ar A
ost Of only 90 cents. Persons desiring pass
may have the necessary atlidavts minister
I'd passports furnished, "a cost OF only 90
each, by applying to B, r. VAN NO5rRANO,
ic Notary, GO Wall st, basement. d2i Gill
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NsIoNs SECURED FOR SOLDIERS

Wounded or disabled during tho present war,
also for the widows Of those killed OF who may
service. Claims for pay, bounty, &C., prompt
.endsd 10. CALVIN W, SMITH, cor Chambers
Chatham sts. ~ 24A0't0s
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TOIS TOYSt
Bargains for storeS--selling OF cheap
Muu 81, IN BasemenL
C1r. u Chatham. d1i e'laa
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COAL.

,KE REDUCED IN PRICE-THE Cheap
cd and best fuel for manufactures, bakers and
~ use, invaluable for the sick room and parlors,
hon smoke and gases. Delivered from the
haitian Gas Co.'s Works, 1ith st. and ave. @, at
" chaldron saves one half It's price In kind
JOHN SMITH. d20 3'109
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ARTICLES FOR SAL

FOR SALE-1 BAY HORSE, 8 YEARS
= old, loS bands high. sound and kind in all
harness Tree and stylish driver; suitable for do
TOR butcher, baker or exprsa.u,an. Cali sO7 yyes,
2sth At, until sold dq6 2.f01
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IKE REDUCED TO % PER CHALD-
,on, at ALEX. DAVIS & SONS. Also bes, quail
{ coL and wood kept constantly on hand at our
$40 and f42 First ave. d2O Clio
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Personal NOTICES.

TENT10N-PAY, BOUNTY MONEY
md pensions obtained FOR soldiers, sailors and
heirs, on application In person or otherwise, 10
) q HASKELL. 81 P@rk Row, room 10, N. Y,
10 2laos1O2
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In Canada there are, between eighteen and
forty.fvs years of age, 10000 men. In the
border states there are !, 1888, 900. But assuming
the half of that number, or ono in ten, as the
very largest that could by any possibility DO
brought into the field, the relative numbers
would stand thus
Canada, nRhllnR men .,'''''''..'.,,.EO EOOiVO
Border States, fighting men ........... b9l, 800
The fighting men Of the border states are
thus in proportion to the forces Of Canada as
more than five to two. New York state alone
would bo more than a match for both the
Canadas. The fighting men of New York,
estimated as one in ten Of tho population, are
389, 900, or in the ratio Of tho military popu.
lation Of the Canadas, Of more than three TO
two. And If England should land an invading
army in Canada to unite with the forces Of the
province in marching over our frontier, the
border states could be easily supported by tho
tier of populous states Immediately behind them.
In the event Of war, however, that would not
he at all likely. Canada and England would be
only too glad to maintain the defensive by
land, whatever part British wooden walls"
might act in tho drama. Far more likely
would it be that the invasion should proceed
from this side of the line.