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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19

A YOUNG WOMAN WISHES A SITUATION AS GOOD
IN plain cook and excellent washer and ironer; would
do homework in a small private family is willing and
obng objections TO in the country. Three years.
city reference Can be for two days at 42 Mulberry
ut
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19

DACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.--NEW YORK,
August IA, 1s6l.-Thc Board Of Directors have this
day declared dividend Of 5 five per cent out Of the net
earnings Of this Company for the past three months pay
able TO the stockholders at this Office Thursday the 22d
inst. The Transfer Book win be closed the 10th inst
at 2 p NJ, and will be reopened the 23d inst BY
order of the Board ST. MERCHANT, Secretary.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19

A SSIGNEES SAI.E--A NJ. CRISTALAR, AUCTION
"A eer, will sell, on Wednesday,, August 81, at 10
O'Clock, at SO Warren street, largo and extensive stock
Of ladies' silk and elastic Belts and Carriers Cap and Hat
Trimmings Bonnet Slides and Pins, &c. BY order Of b.
FALkENBERG assignee. This sale is well worthy the
attention of the trade every lot viii positively be sod
without
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19

O HERIFF'S SALE-JEWEI.RY, OFFICE FURNITURE.
- CHAMBERS FAIRCHI1.D AUCTIONEERS
SalesrOom lis Nassau street.
Will sell at their salesroom Tuesday August 90 at II
o'clock large stock Of Brooches Pins and Earrings in
sets; Finger Rings, Chains Lockets &c, &c Also, O1eA
Desks Chairs, Safe, Letter Press and Stand, &c. &C.
JOHN KELLY Sheriff.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19

A RESPECTABLE PROTESTANT GERMAN GIRL WANTS
N situation to do chamberwork, washing and iron
ing do general Homework for small private fam
ny she knows how to cook wash and iron perfectly She
resides at 81 Charles ST., near 4th.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19

A PROTESTANT YOUNG WOMAN WISHES A S1TUA-
IN ton as lrst clasa waitress chambernad and
70 do sewing. Good reference given Can at I65 West
18th ST., in tho rear, for two days
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19

A RESPECTABLE GERMAN WOMAN, WHO is
N first class cook is DESTROYS Of getting situation
She speak English Inquire at 2O4 Wooster ST.
The store.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19

A NJ. MERWIN, AUCTIONEER.
A. BY BANGS, AERWlN & CO., Irving Buildings 594
and 500 Broadway,
MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST 10, AT O'CLOCK,
MISCELLANEOUS BOOfSS-a great NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
many valuable and scarce works. For particulars see ca
dialogue.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19

A SITUATION WANTED-BY RESPECTABLE WO
IA man. rs first class meat and pastry cook; under
stands jeles soups aud game. No objection TO n lrs
class boarding house or the country City reference
Please call at 80 9th ST., 81 av for two days.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19

A SITUATION wANTEIl--BY A RESPECTABLE YOUNG
IN woman, TO do chamborwork and plain sowing. Best
city reference given Please call for two days at 244 West
26th st. near 9th avenue.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19

WTANTED-A SITUATION, BY A RESPECTABLE MAR
w red woman, as wet nurse. Call at l97 East 18th
st., third floor, front.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19

WIN. Writers, AUCTIONEER, WILL SELL, THIS
w day, O'Clock, at asa Canal street, all the gen.
tee furniture &C. Of large house, fine Carpets, Beds
Bedding Sofas China, Tables, Etegeres, Plano, Pier
glasses, Curtains Oilioths, marble top Dressing and
other Bureaus, Washsnds, China Glass &c also Cloth
ing lot Of fine fall and winter Clothing By order Of
assignee
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19
HORSES, CARRIAGES, 60.

NOR SALE-A HORSE, WAGON AND HARNESS. A
IL sorrel mare 14l hands high, tot In three and
half minutes sound, gentle and kind every respect.
Wagon new, made by Brewster Co. ALI tho above will
be sold cheap for cash. the present has
them. Can be at Merchants stable in Twenty ninth
street, Broadway, where full particulars will be
given
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19
FINANCIAL.

A UGUST BELMONT & CO., BANKERS, NO. so WALL
IN street. New York. issue letters Of credit to travellers
available in all parts OF Europe through the Messrs Rohs
child of Paris London Frankfort, Vienna Naples and their
correspondents
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19

A SITUATION WANTFn-BY A RESPECTABLE YOUNG
n woman, to do general homework; good washer and
ironer and good PLAN cook Best city reference given
Gail for two days at 244 West Goth ST., 9th
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19
ASERULOGY.

BONA FfDE ASTR0L0GISr.-MADANE WILSON
IA tells the object of your visit, gives magic charms
and good luck for life free Of charge; tolls all
hteast present and future consultations business
sickness marriage, courship travelling, &c. She is tn,
most wonderful asroogst OF the age. Give her call
you will not regretit. 1S9 Allen street. six doors from
Stanton; On the door Charge for ladies' and gentle
men SO cents. Beware of imposition.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19

FTNO SYoNEDEALERS, HOUSEKEEpERS AND OTHERS
l. u. BURKE, auctfoneer, Office l35 Bowcry will sell,
Tuesday August 90 ut 10 A. NJ precisely, by order Of
the asgnees the entire contents Of the st class store
1912 Broadway between Twenty ninth and Thirtieth
streets Including large assortment Of Stoves Ranges
Tin Ware Hardware, Cutlery and all kinds Of House Fur
nishing Goods. All TO be sold at any sacrifice.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19

VT7{IIIA4 ABBOTT, AUITIoNEER, OFFICE NO. 4
at 1911 o'clock the Stock lease Fixtures of the Gro
cory and Lqnor Store in Thirteenth street, doors
from First avenue Beer Pumps fine Groceries Horse Cart
and Harness
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19

VTTASTD-A FEW ABLE BODIED MEN, FOR THE
w finest regiment that will leave New York-the
dEpneuil 2ouaves. Headquarters So Cedar street. Re-
cruting oces OIL Franklin street and Is Walker street.
Rations and equipments at once Marching orders re-
ceived for the 9Th OF September. Collnci, dEpineul
Lieutcrant Colonel, Vquer de Montel ouartermastcr,
Lieutenant Merriam.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19

VNYANTED-BY A RESPECTABLE YOUNG WOMAN,
w situation To do general homework in a small
family, ehambermad; has four years good city re.
ference from her last place. Call for two days at 324
Cherry ST., third aeor front room
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19

COOK-A COMPETENT WOMAN WANTS STU
"A alton as good cook; understands her business and
Is good pastry cook Can come well recommended from
place Can be for days at 1876 West 18Th
ST., between It'll and Sth avs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19

VIrANTED-l IMMEDIATELY, TWELVE GOOD MUS1-
w Clans for the Thirty second regiment, Col RodeJck
Matheson now Of the seat ri war Apply at the Tam
many Hotel, of A. +. WHlTTOCK.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19

A SECOND LIEUTENANT WANTEDAFOR A COMPA-
N ny attached to regiment already in camp, and half
ipll; must bring twenty five men, who win be mustered
with the Second Lieutenant in fortyeght hours after
arrival Address X. X.x., Herald office, Immediately
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19

YTlHE STARS AND STRIPES FOR EyER.-CAPTAIN2
1 Lyons will take eight more with him to the
war Don't forget the flag Cab corner West and Barclay
streets
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19

VETANTED NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FIVE MEN 10
w complete company for three years service, TO
be mustered in and pay TO commence Immediately. A
scrgeants position and $40 will be given to any body who
viii furnish tho above number of inch Immediately. Ad
dress without delay, H., Herald Office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19
CLOTHING.

GREAT QUANTITY OF CAST OFF CLOTHING,
N Furniture, Carpets Jewelry, &c. wanted for the
Western markell pay iollowsFrom $40 to S35 for
Silk Dresses FOR Pants from 81 10 So Coats from SO
SIS, by calling addressing A. Dueas 2ls Seventh ave.
nue. between Twenty fourth and Twenty fifth streets La.
dies attended TO by Mrs ID.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19

H00K.--A SITUATION WANTED BY A GERMAN
~ cook, who Is prefossed French and American cook
city reference given Cali ut T. g. Seur beis 40 Chat.
ham street. up stairs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19

A YOUNG WOMAN WANTS A SITUATION TO DO
IA general housewoik; good reference Call at 4S East
.0th st.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19

A RMY GOODS
N 5000 double Haversacks
5000 government pattern Cantecns
5000 waterproof Blankets.
And other articles, for sale by
F..C. WAGNER, 81 Liberty street N Y.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19

4 LARGE ORDER.--I HAVE JUST RECEIVED 50 go
N TO purchase cast OF Clothing, Carpets, Furniture,
Cor the California market. Ladies and gentlemen, will
pay so per cent than any other dealer by calling
or addressing O note to the new establishment of r.
MNTZ, l3l Sixth avenue, of Tenth street. Ladies'
attended by Mrs Mntz, l31 Sixth avenue.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19

| UCTION NOTNE.--J. /. DAYTON 90. IS AUCTION
IA Rooms Ill Nassau street. b +. Thomas, Auction
ecr Sales Wednesdays and Saturdays cSnsignfrents
| solicited. Returns promptly made
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19

TTORSES AND CARRIAGES SELLING OFF CHEAP
III Light Coaches Bretts Caleches and Buggies. 100
Family Carriages and Business Wagons so Horses, at 10
Nevins street, BROOKLYN.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19

SHERIFFS SALE.-OIL FACTORY, PARAFINE, 80
- CHAMBERS Il FAiRCHIiD, AUCTT0NEERS,
Salesroom No. lib Nassau street,
Wilsell on Monday August 49, at II O'Clock 129b
street. between Eleventh and Twelfth tho
Of an Oil Factory consisting of $50 gallons Of OIL 0oo
pounds Of Paraine, three carboys Acid so Coal
empty Oil Barrels, 60 Iron Press Plates &c, &c.
JOHN KELLY Sheriff.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19

UNFINISHED HOUSE wANTED.-TTIE ADVERTISER
IL wishes to rent House, furnished handsomely and
complete, from September l. 1861, for one year. L0ca
ton between Fourteenth and Thirty streets and
Broadway and Seventh avenue Must be furnished
throughout and located described No attention paid
to others Family small Best of care taken OF tho fur
nture. Good pay and quarterly in advance If desired.
Rent not to exceed 81 800 annum Address Charles,
box 2, S18 New York Post Office
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19

TWO LADIES AND CHILD DESIRE TO OBTAIN THREE
i neatly furnished Rooms on first floor, with convc-
niences for housekeeping. Location between Fourteenth
and Thrteth streets and Second and Fifth avenues Ad
dress Immediately stating full particulars, Mrs. Butter,
Godfrey's Union square Post Office, 831 Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19

YOUNG WOMAN WANTS A SITUATION AS COOK
IA washer and ironer; is good bread and biscuit
bkor has objection to do general housework can give
the best Of city reference Call ia Pearl second door
from Fulton av., Brooklyn, in the dressmakcr's.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19

A SITUATION wANTED-BY A RESPECTABIE GIRL
IN is good plain cook, washer and ironer; or as cham
bernad aud waitress private family the best Of city
references be given Call for two days at her present
employers, IS East Goth st.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19

VXIANTED-BY A RESPECTABLE YOUNG WOMAN, A
w situation cook wash and iron for small family
has no objection to do general Homework in small
family has the best Of city References wages not SO much
object q home. Can be for two days at 293
West 33d ST. first fo<s, between 9th and 10th avs
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19

A TTENTION, LADIES AND Observation-Disclosures
n lot OF cast OF Clothing, Furniture, Carpets, &c
will pay the highest price by calling On or addressing
ABRAHAMS 233 Seventh avenue, between Twenty fifth
and Twenty sixth streets. ladies attended by Mrs A.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19

A RESPECTABLE MARRIED WOMAN WISHES A STU
IA alton as wet nurse; she has lost her baby three
months old satisfactory reference will be given to
health and capabiliy Call at address for two days
334 lst av., room No. 2.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19

A GOOD COOK, WASHER AND lRONER; WILLING
also to do general homework in the city country
with good reference wants situation Inquire at AZ 9Th
st., few doors cast OF Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19

VNyANTED-A SITUATION AS COOK THE BEST OF
w city reference from her last place Call for three
days at 5l3 9th av., between 30th and 3lst SITS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19

WANTED BY TWO GIRLS ONE AS
w cook, washer and roner the other to do chamber
work and plain sewing, would be willing to assist with
the washing would do Homework separately can bring
satisfactory reference from their last place. Can be seen
for two days All 7th av between 35th and 36th
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19
THE WAR.

A TTENT1ONi ATTENTION l-PARRS CELEBRATED
IA Army Chest, when opened, forms q table, contains
camp stools and all the culinary arrangements for
Of four officers recommended to the army by President
Lincoln ex President Mhard Fillmore ! K. A. Mnnsneld
B. g. Commanding; NJ c. Neiggs, @ NJ g. u s. A.; and
ordered by E. Wool Major Genera o. s. On exhibition
at Ball. Back & Co.'s. Price sic. GEORGE PARF,
Buffalo, N. Y, manufacturer and inventor.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19
THE TRADES.

Two HATTERS.-wANTT,D, % MEN TO SIZE SOFT
Il hats, s. D. Walton (successor TO W 0. Beard),
o22 Lawrence St, above Brown, Philadelphia
NTANTEn-A GOOD PREAD AND CAKE BAKER, TO
w take charge must be a sober man. Also, second
hand. 1854 Newark ay., Jersey City.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-06-15
MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT.
rrnLlanEp EvERY aA1uRpAY noRNrEo. nH

b LwIOK9 * JAN y Any
o. y, oaLvbcHs, =. JAHuAaT.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-06-15

And what do yOu think she wiIlsayr
he asked, in an altered tone. ......
what cnn she say bat come r
'HUrrahl' "f'F -
The stranger caught her o0t OF her chair
IS il she had been child, aud kissed her.
'Don't-oh, don'ti' she cried ont /
am Sans Maria
Well am Maria's SAM!
OF went the dark wig and1'lack whisk-
ers-there smiled the dear face she bad
never forgottenl leave ycu to imagine
the tG6LcdW even the cat got mp to look,
and BOwse sat on his stump Of tail, and
wondered IL he Raa on his heela or his
head. The widow gave one little scresmp
aud then She .......
But, stopi Quiet people like you and
me, dear render. who have got over al
these EhIies, and can do nothing but turn
up our noscs at them, nave no business
here. will only add that two hearts
were very happy, that Bowsc concluded,
after awhile, that ell was right, and so
laid down to sleep again, and that one
week aftcrwArd there was . wedding at
the house that made the neighbcrs stare.
The widow had married her FIRST LOVE
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-06-15


Two IN BED.-Ned and Charley are
room. mates. but they occupy different
beds. Ncd's sleeping apparatus was so
situated that he could get In on either
side-that Ia. to say, there were two fore.
sides, which Ned faNnd very convenient
One night Ned and Charley had been
out, and on returning, which they did
near morning, both were considerably sl-
evatOd. However. they walked to their
room. With an air that seemed To- say, '.ROt
60 drunk, after ell, " and sought long and
patiently EOr matches and lamp. After
knocking The. pitcher Of the wash.staDd,
aud smashing the lOOkiNg-glass, they
6Oally gave up the search and went 70
bed. - n 30 'aflo1 .''e7 fla
Went to bSd-yes. that's the word, but
owing 70 the darkness and confusion Of
their senOea, they made slight mistake.
II short, Ne6's bed had the honor Of re-.
celvins che twO friends Charley getting
iW SasOsS side, 'gHd his friend s6lilnk" IL
on the ether. IT, f '''-'' -''' 10 '''
o"I ny. Ned:~ cried Charley, touching
sOShebOdy' 8 cali, " "there'ss . fellow 10 my
"W WOIderfGl coincidence, " exclaimed
Ned, feeling 4 strange elbow in the neigh
bOrhOOd Of his ribs "there's one in NY
bed, too" -, -
.,st si: - F''ift. ift.lq9h lq9h}'Fley s%l''''
q AsAxvsssd = sasd Ned. ,. .',..' .'-'',.'y
And seaeRdiEgly the two friends began
to kick. It lasted about minute and Z.
half end Ned HAS alFaW Wing On Ahs doOv.
Charley was lslArie possession Of the bod
For 9 in4dHt atl aas, silent. .'srh -
vi aA5 Ned I. .egfpd. Charley. e. "
Whist r. asked Nsa, vVlklly. t
p" T'vJ klCRed ~ SsII6a 'out." " '''
"Yeuare huga itrs han ] IaAnk' = enid Ned
r. sAstg kzk4 - ~ 3.sss ~ Y ~ ~
frs-YSt - s' '.s.is ..-f
@==-az@ A4rer--
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-06-15

PATIEM MCE.

Ever the same calm lesson given
Yen tell me I must patient be.
Hos L,ne doss patienes last, and how
Can II be IesTSed By NE!
Dear usolhsT, must I Wsteh and hope,
ThToush ell the tuDeial dsyS Of Spring,
To zee my tiny brides batched,
AsA taught 10 ehiTp and sing;
While each green tree 10 full Of life,
And aseh sOA IaSk The soGt air OIL
VITA musis DER ny siIsns nest
Must be patIest Still!
The seeds shed 60 long sgo
stin In the EaTth's gSeen bosom rest,
wAibs every wheFe, Ger dale and hill,
BlOUas gather ca AeT breast.
The ehuTshysrd has Ito daisies ~hits,
TIE Iea its eups Of eaTves gold,
Ard Isdeu beeS d. late ~ eve
FrOm blossO@a manifold.
But In ny gsTden's tiny space
No Spring like bIossOass can see;
Dvar usOlheF, 'tis = weaFy task,
why nust I patient be!
AA, dearest child. time mUst come
Ts thee and ali. or sOon o. late.
whsa ali thess ehiIdisA sTisfs Esd Joys
win Oee@ Of featheT's weight.
Yet eAiIdish gTiefs nay pierre as deep,
ThOsgA @S0estIy, 90 nashoOd's woes,
Ssin ere lee tesF-dTops dried As aeon
AS dew upoa the Tnse.
IIraS 0ss. thy lingering seeds will grew
TAOagA leaaeSs INV 10 bad aad bIoOm,
II not TO blush In Summer's wreath,
AZ IeaSt 10 eFSWa AeS t0nb.
Tly tsrdy biFdS fru@ brighter SkieS,
Their sweetest Rotes shall then have caught,
When all LIES pstient vigil lag
The truth 70 thee has taught.
Tbea shalt shOu kWov she purposs high
Per Whieh thy tSibulatiOa ease;
wheH pAtisaes. thEUugh eHpeTisBes grows
TO hops, withSut shsAs.
The heart that Pstisstiy sbldes
O'eT aSSsT ssA bard ~ishhsIA 90 hog,
Shall Oss Aay see tts hope salalsd,
In eHdlsss SasSa ssA seA0.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-06-15

"T 20 DEC1AHE. Lib. you arc pretty
enough to eat"
swell, dear Charles, AiOt I eating as
fast ~ can" replies Lib, with her mouth
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-06-15
DORADO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, SATURDAY, JUNE Is,

State to seCede from the General Govern.
ment, end that We believe in the right and
duty OF the Government to occupy and
protect the public property.
As the resolutions Already adopted GOV.
cred the whole ground, the above was laid
on the table.
On motion, The COOve"tiO" adjourned
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-06-15

A ASea&lE NEs IaRa xAmAni-
cate 6ls JOY, but ss pAO6 IS ROssIsls con
ceal bis HoRrOw., 50
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-07-26
Something more about Col.
Sigel.

Mr.. O. IIe5selbachar, who was 4 sol
der under Col. Sigel in Baden in 1913,
furnishes the Detroit .1drertiser the fol-
lowing particulars Of the life Of that gal
liant officer, Of whom we made some men
ton on Friday
Some years before the Baden reyolu
tion of lSl2, which Il year later culmina-
ted in open war, Sitcl was first lieutcn-
ant Of artillery in the army Of the gov
crnment. \ man Of tine education and
close thinker, he had been but short
time in the army before he became aware
that it required an entire remolelins, and
he wrote a series Of letters upon this sub
iect, which WI, pablishel in one of the
most influential newspapers III Germany.
The letters acquired wide clrculatlon,and
were read with great interest by military
men of both Germany anl PRUSSIA, and
some years subsequently his reform was
adopted in the army Of the last named
kingdom.
The notoriety of the letters at last
became 80 great that search mas made
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-07-26
A Sketch of Gen. Lyon.

The following description of General
Nathaniel Lyon, the commander of the
federal forces in Missouri, is from a letter
to the Dubuque Gowa) Herald, written
by lieutenant in one of the Iowa regi-
ments now on duty in Missouri.
"Gen Lyon is just now the lion, not
merely here, but everywhere in the Union,
so far as we can gather from our OCCASION
al gimpses of outside doings. His prompt
action in Missouri will probably save it
from going out of the Union, and conse-
quently an immense amount of blood.let-
ting. He is man of thirty-hve or forty
years. some FIVE feet eight inches high,
and weighs perhaps one hundred and forty
to fifty pounds. He is wiry in build, and
rough looking in appearance. His hair
is long and thick, his whiskers bushy and
heavy-both are indescribably sandy in
hue. His eyes are his most remarkable
feature-either blue or grey, at times
both; a sort of stormy expression, which
is heightened by the wave.like wrinkles
around them, dwells constantly in them
making him look as if something was con-
stantly going wrong-or different from
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-07-26
Sl,5O A YEAR IN ADVANCE.

his wishes. His forehead is high and of
even width, giving him when uncovered
an appearance of great intellectual force,
which is aided by the firm cut lines of his
mouth.
"When he first looks at you that stor-
my expression settles into his eycs-the
heshy waves roll up beneath and around
his eyebrows, and you think he is prepar-
ing to find serious taut-perhaps to get
as mad as the - at what you have to
tell him. You finish, the storm rolls off,
and with an absent air he answers. The
waves again roll up when you commence
to reply. He smiles little or none, is a
strict disci plinarian, has the full contid-
dence Of his men, among whom, or at
least among the regulars, he is known as
" Daddy. A lot of regulars will be
scuffling on their campus-somcbody calls
out I" Daddy is coming I" and in an in
slant everything is us quiet as meeting
house. He goes absentIy along, plucklns
his beard carelcssly with one hand, stop
ping here and there to give an order or
two, or ask some question III harsh, au-
thoritatiye voice, ana is the sort of man
that man will stop to take good look
at as he passes. | don't think he has
anything like physical fear-is all through h
a soldier, and will yet make his mark high
in the military world"