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The Placer herald., 1862-01-11

"AVING taken the 'Amcrican, the propre-
Il L tors respectfully solicit from the public
liberal patronage-fceling assured that their eX-
periencc in the business is such as will enable
them to render entire satisfaction to all who may
come. efforts will be spared to please guests
The "American' has the advantage OF being Il
new house. is lire-proof, we'll finished, and the
Bed Rooms and Parors we'll furnished are plea
SAINT, and will always be found neat and clean.
The TABLE will receive strict attention. and
supplied with the best Of the market, and the
BAR with the best Of Liquors.
leFs' The office Of The California Stage Company
is kept at this Hotel whore passengers can take
the stage daily for Sacramento, Nevada Dutch
Flat. Iowa Hill. Yankee Jm's, Forest Hill. Pla-
ccrvillc, etc. and tri-wcekly to Marysville.
Auburn. May lst. lSGl.-my
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APOTHECARTES HALL.
Charles T. lesson,
Druggist and Chemist.

INROM and after this date, shall be in receipt
II and keep constantly on hand full supply
of fresh and pure Drugs Medicines and Chemi-
Gals of the best American and English manufac-
turers; a full assortment of all the valuable
Patent Medicines, and select stock of French,
English and American Perlumeries and Toilet
articles comprising in part of
Lubins celebrated Extract and Pomades, Piesse
and Lubin Perfumes, Frangipan pomades and
Philocome. Violet powder Murray's Florida Wa
ter. Bathing Cologne and Bay Rum, Burnett's
Cocoane for the hair, Oriental tooth wash
Woods and Fish's Hair Restoratives, Balm of
thousand flowers, Batcheler's Hair dye, Hair
Nail and tooth brushes. Toilet combs, Bandolne
and Cosmetic, fine and coarse Sponges, etc. etc.,
shall also manufacture and keep constantly
on hand the solution OF Citrate of Magncsa or
sometimes called "Purgative Lemonade" the
most elegant purgative in use at present. resem-
bling more glass of lemonade or mineral water
than nauseous dose of Blackdraught or Castor
Oil.
An experience of nearly ten years, part Of
which in one of the largest retail drug stores in
San Francisco, enables me to guarantee accuracy,
neatness and despatch in every branch of my
business, and Physicians, country dealers, and
families can place the utmost confidence in the
reliability and quality of every article prepared
and sold at my establishment corner Of CONNER
cial and Nam streets, Auburn
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SANDS SARSAPARILLA.
Natures True Restorative.
THE BEST, SAFEST AND PUREST.
Tonic and Alternative Ever Prepared.

THE BEST, SAFEST AND PUREST,
Tonic and Alternative Ever Prepared.
MT is recommended by the leading medical au-
\ thorites and is highly approved by all who
have tried it, Delicate /adies tind it a perfect
restorative; and persons who lead Il sedentary
life will find their nervous and general system
strengthened and improved by its use
The great object of this medicine is:
First. TO purify the system of all morbid mat
ter. and impart to the blood such proper
ties as to make it new, pure and rich.
Second, TO cleanse the stomach and bowels of
acrid humorous, acidity and all mucous
matter, which cause many and fatal
diseases.
Third. To soften and relieve structure Of the
skin. and thus establish IL healthy and
natural flow of the "insensble perspira-
tion "
Fourth. To impart tone and strength to the di-
gestive organs. and give great vigor ana
vitality to all the organs OF the body.
Fifth To eradicate all diseases, impure and
poisonous particles from the blood, flesh
and bones and effect their complete ex-
pulsion from the body.
sixtb. To counteract the i'll effects produced by
'''"' the use of mercury, and to remove all
scorbutic eruptons arising from what
ever cause. ,
ask far Sands SarsoparHla and take no 0ther
Prepared by A. B. Il D. SANDS, Druggists loo
Fnlton street. corner of William. New ork.
For sale by Reddngton Co., San Francisco;
r. H. Mcdonald q Co., and Dr. Justeh Ua'es "
pro' ''''' '""''"''' CHARLES T. TESSON,
Auburn.
December 18th, l861.-lm.
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In presence of W. 3. GREER
STATE OF CALIFORNIA. [
COIINry OE .CER

On this 3lst day of December, A. D: 1861 be-
fore me, Rufus Smith, Notary Public. IN ana
Tor the aforesaid State and county Pe,Sol'''1y
appeared MARGARET II. Curtis, wife Of William H.
Curtis, personally known to me to be the person
described in and who executed the foregoing IN,
srument of declaration as a party thereto, ana "a
the said Margaret H. Curtis, wife OF the sa1a
William R. Curtis, having been by me nrs1 hiauc
acquainted with the contents OF sau lls'ru-
ment, acknowledged to me on an cNail,ill'S 'Gu III
husband, that she executed the same freely ana
voluntarily, without fear or compusion, or uhuue
influence of her said husband. and that she does
not wish to reract the execution OF the same.
In witness whereof l have hereunto SCI SCI
~ my hand and affixed my official SEAL the
~ RUFUS SMITH,
JAM 18th. lS62-3w Notary Public.
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SOLE TRADERS NOTICE.

STATE G1sS9F of O. oAFIsonS'A P1ls2n Township No. 2
NNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS,
N that l. Margaret III. Curtis, OF said Town
ship and county, wife of William r. Curtis, re-
siding in the Township, County and State nfore-
said, do hereby declare and make known my in
tcntion to carry on business on my own account
and in my own name. as sole trader, in pursuance
of the provisions of an Act OF the Legislature OF
the State OF California entitled can Act to a!l-
thorize married women to transact business in
their own name as Sole Traders" approved April
18th, 1852" And further declare that said
business will be the business of keeping a Hotel
and Boarding House. and will be carried on IN
the town of Virginia, in said Iownsnlp NO. - ot f
said county of Placer and that the amount OF
capital invested ir this business does not exceed
five thousand dollars
In nwtness whereof have hcrcunto set my hand
and seal this Both day of December, A. D. lool
NJ. ii. CURTIS, [sEAL]
In nroconoo IF w Il GREER
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YOUNG AMERICA STORE
SAM. S. WE'LL & CO.

YOUNG AMERICA STORE
SAEN. s. WE'LL & CO.
WE would respectfully inform our customers
w and citizens generally that we have just re-
turned from San Francisco with Il large stock OF
articles Of our trade, part Of which came by the
last steamer
CIGARS.
Gentlemen will find u better Cigar and Il more
extensive assortment at our establishment than
can be offered at other stores of
Chewing and Smoking Tobacco.
Thevcry best Brands we offer to those who use
the weed. such as the
~. Ferguson's Yellow Peach.
James Clatcr's Premium Lynchburg Virginia,
The Celebrated May Apple
Forest Rose Our Jewel,
Gold Leaf, Wedding Cake, etc, etc.
For Smoking:
Killkinik Corn Cob, Peach, and others.
Snuff.
French Snuf-large Bottles,
Scotch Yellow Snuff,
Lorillad Macaboy,
Goodwyer's Rappce.
Green Fruit,
Always the best and freshest the markets pro.
duce.
The best selected assortment ever offered in
the place.
Dried Fruit.
California and Malaga Figs.
French and German Brown Pears and Cherries
Dried Currants and Raisns,
And superior lot of large Malaga Raisins.
All of our articles are of the best kind. and
will be sold ut the lowest rates; and will
deavor to give full satisfaction to all who will
favor us with Il call. SAM. S. WE'LL d CO.,
Young America Store,
Adjoining Van Matters Hardware Store
Auburn October 9th. lSG0-my
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GARDEN SEEDS.

a large and varied Stock OF Homo GroWll
GARDEN AND FIELD SEEDS. all OF which
are guaranteed to be Of OUR OWN GROWING,
and being the present seasons crop all are war
raned to be fresh and genuine.
Catalogues of the above are now ready Tor
mailing to all applicants free of charge.
All orders must be accompanied with the cash
to receive attention.
Tree and Seed Depot No. 40 j, between End
and 3rd streets. Sacramento.
A. P. SMITH, Proprietor,
Pathological Gardens.
Jonunry 4th lS62.-3m
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ORLEANS HOTEL,


nN WASHINGTON STREET., AUBURN.
..IIE UNDERSIGNED HAVING COMPLETE
lv rciittcd his establishment would inform
,-;s friends and The public that his house is
now one Of the best hotels in the country, where
,nt oords. at prices to suit the times. He ten
Hors his thanks for past lvors, and assures those
,vhe will favor him with their patronage will as
"snal receive superior accommodation. The rooms
"re large and airy, and the bedding clean and
comfortable
rI,e Bar is constantly supplied with
GOOD Liquors and Cigars.
ianl lmy 1AOOb uiDooN.
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A. s. IAII.IDIE. H. T. GRAVES:
A. S. HALLtDiE & CO.
Wire Suspension BRIDGE BElders,.
AND MANUFACTURERS OF

| AND MANUFATURERS OF
PATENT WIRE ROPE.
| WIRE SUSPENSION BRIDGES OF ANY'
w span and capacity erected, and material fur
nished.
Having been constantly engaged in rhe erection
of Wire Suspension bridges and Aqueducts for
some years past, are fully prepared to do SUCH
work satisfactorily at low fgGre, and to guar
| antee pcrmaneney.
Parties who are about erecting brid ges will find
it greatly TO their advantage to give us cali be-
fore deciding to bald wooden stHuctares as the
recent foods throughout he State have proveG4
them to be wholly unsafe and unreliable 4
nnaaber of cur ,cire suspensions are nav IN use
in different localities throughout The State, no
one Of wh;eh has been ia the least affected by the
freshetS.
WIRE ROPE, for mining and ferry purposes, .
manufactured, Of any length and size required,
being cheaper and better than hemp.
Scales of weights and strength with prices ans
nexed, furnished, on application 10 the Mapuf,c--
turers
Send for circular.
IS HALLFDIE h CO.;
dec2S 3m. 4l2 Clay street, San Francsco..
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METROPOLITAN HOTEL.
Southwest corner Bush and Sal SITS
SAN FRANCISCO.

METROPOIITAN M HOTEL.
Southwest corner Bush and SnnsOnlc SITS.
SAN FRANCISCO.
THIS POPULAR AND WELL ESTABLISHED
l. Hotel still continues to enjoy the patronage
of the public, for which the proprietors beg most
respectfully to return their grateful acknowledge
mcnts and avail themselves of this opportunity TO
assure their patrons that no effort shall be spared
on their part. to maintain the envinbe reputa-
tion of the Metropolitan as first class house.
The Metropolitan is fire proof, and hard finish =
ed throughout
The Metropolitan is the largest Hotel. and has
the most spacious halls, and the best lighted and
ventilated rooms Of any upon the Pacific coast
The Metropolitan is situated in the business
part of The city, and is centrally located between
the landings of the Ocean and River steamers.
The Metropolitan has elegantly furnished suites
of rooms, with one or more bedrooms attached to
parors, and admirably adapted to the wants Of
families.
The Metropolitan Dining Room has twenty sep
crate tables. where families and friends can enjoy
at meals the social quiet of home.
For general cleanliness. luxurious and we'll
cooked food, attentive and orderly servants. the
Metropolitan has no Superior.
| The Metropolitan is furnished with Collins Il
Co.'s luxurious and justly celebrated Premium
Spring Mattresses, which insure the most refrc>h-
ing sleep
The "METRorOLIrAN 0OAC41" will always be at
the landing upon the arrival of the Saeamers to-
carry passengers to the Hotel.
Last, but not least, the charges wila be mOder-
ate to suit the state of the times.
ARMSTRONG Y TODD.
JAN ii, lsG2.-ly. Projectors.
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1cebercs have recently been seen off the
Atlantic coast, some of them upwards of
,wo % hundred feet in height. An
;ceberc 200 feet high would Indicate a depth
.r 1000 feet at least.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-01-08

our army as to render it impossible to
achieve victory until Slavery is removed
out of the way. presuming he knew the
feeling, If we considered Slavery stand
ing In the way of the Constitution we
would wipe ii out Applause.
Dunn said if it had been proclaimed ut
the commencement of the war that the
object was to overthrow Slavery, instead
of Got, 900 soldiers, there would be only
small handful of John Browns at the
heels Of the gentlemen.
He also said that he believed by this
war Slavery had received its death blow.
Stevens, in the course of some remarks
said, 1t appeared that the border States
would rather see the Constitution and
Union perish than Slavery.
After some further discussion Conklin Is
resolution was adopted by vote Of IS
against "a.
Stevens reported joint resolution ex-
planning hefeceut act imposing duties on
tea. coffee and sugar, which was passed.
Adjourned
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BY TELEGRAPH.
Last Nights Report.
TErETIGHTA THANcocK.

FREDERICK, Jan. I.
The latest intelligence received from
Hancock last night states that Gen. Jack
son bad retired, leaving only u battery
and infantry guard in sight The resul.
of the Smelling is unimportant. One rebel
officer was seen to fall from his horse and
is believed to have been killed None
are reported killed or wounded on the
federal side
Jackson's force consisted of ten regi-
ments, with a large baggage and supply
train and ten days cooked rations. II is
not known where he went. but it is sur
missed that he intends to attack Col. KEEL
ly's command.
Gen, Banks third brigade left here at
3 o'clock yesterday morning and arrived
at Hagerstown, which is 26 miles, at s
o'clock yesterday evening. The brigade
will probably reach Hancock at noon to-
day. Gen. Lander has been assigned to
the command of Col Kelley's division,
and Gen. Williams takes command at
Hancock
The latest news from Hancock reports
all quiet The Connecticut 9th returned
from Hancock last Thursday and marched
there again with the third brigade, to
which they were attached, yesterday
morning They have not been attacked
a. stated, nor have they been in eondi-
ton to be attacked since they left Han
cock week ago
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HoGs.--In ST. Louis, January 4th, the
market was firm at s. 2093 %, for heavy
weights, in treasury notes Lard nomi-
nal at Gt@7c.
In Chicago, on the 4th, the market
was glutted, and prices declined ) to loc.;
sales of live at 81 l0@2 10. Mess Pork
s9@9 IS. Lard Gle.
In Cincinnati, on the Sd, prices adj
vanced DC, closing at So 25(d3 40. Mess
Pork, 50 25(a9 81, but good brands held
firmly at s. so. Lard Gi065.
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cut oh all the resources OF the rebels -
AreselHtien was then passed restricting
the debate to the bill before the House.
viz: making appropriations for sundry
civil expenses. Without concluding the
House adjourned.
SEsATE.-Messrs. Pomeroy and Chan
dler presented petitions for the emancipa-
tion Of slaves.
Mr.. Hale gave notice that he should
introduce bill to punish frauds ON the
Treasury
MIR. Powell introduced bill to abolish
the franking privilege.
Mr.. Davis offered resolution that the
Secretary Of War be requested to report
to the Senate the aggregate number OF
three years volunteers and in what class
es they serve, dc.
TN motion Of Mr.. sherman, the bill to
increase the number Of Cadets at West
Point was taken MP The question was
on the amendment that the Cadets be dis
missed if deficient in their studies. 1t
was disagreed to.
Mr.. Tranbull opposed the passage OF
the bill. He believed that it was owing
to West Point officers that the war has
Ianguished as it has. He was opposed to
increasing the Cadets, especially at this
time.
Mr.. Lane, Of Kansas. said the greatest
trouble was, We have no Army Board te
separate the stupid from those who had
brains. The greatest trouble we have ia
the stupidity of the army officers and their
want OF common sense.
Mr.. Doolittle thought the best reform
that could be introduced was To sec tina,
promotions came-~p from the ranks Of thu
army One objection to West Point wa,
its exclusiveless.
Mr.. Wilson was ready to abandon The
bill on the ground of economy HI
| thought we should begin to economic
and If necessary, reduce all the salaries il
the army, but on no other ground woult
he vote against the bill
| On motion OF Mr.. Wilson, the bill i.
relation to the arrest of prisoners VIII
claimed to be held to service or labor BY
officers of the army and navy was takel
up.
MIR. Salisbury moved to postpone it in
definitely. which was disagreed to; aye
Is, nays %. The bill provides that al
my officers OBTAINING such persons be dis
charged from the service.
On motion of Mf Carlisle tfebitt WI
postponed for the present
On motion of Mr.. Foster, the report {
the Committee on Judiciary on the Kan
sas contested seat was taken up.
Senate adjourned,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-01-08

On the night of the 2Sth inst, the
9th Ohio, Cal NahAevier. made silent
cautious march to the Salt Works on Fish
ing Greek, with the full expectation of
capturing regiment Of seeesh cavalry,
who were guarding the works, while some
of their men were manufacturing salt
But when they arrived there, the work
men and cavalry had gone to their camp.
So they made charge on the Salt Works,
breaking the kettles, disabling the pumps,
and spreading havoc among the utensils
generally, after which they marched back
to camp.
Last night our anticipations of an at
tack ran very high. The battery horses
were kept harnessed all night. but no ad-
vance upon us was made during the night
All is quiet to day
Our rations are short; sometimes We
have half rations, at other times we hayl
plenty but the distance from the rail
road is no excuse for us not having oul
winter clothing ere this. Our clothing
is thin blouse and unlined pants, which
is about the amount of our entire clothing
and they have become rather thin, in fact
ragged, owing to the length of time the,
have been in use, Such thin clothing
gives but little satisfaction to the soldie
who has to breast the bleak winds ant
dashing rains of December II Somerse
cor. (29th) Gin. Com.
/
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An Astoni.hed Negro.

We find the following in the Buau-
fort correspondence of the New York
Times:
In speaking Of Israel yesterday, am
afraid | made him uncomfortable for the
reot of the day Said /,
"Do you like stopping here better than
on the plantation p
s'Uh yes, sir, said he proptly.
what will you do when the soldiers
will leave here p
At this question the look of surprise
which passed over Israels face, was ire
pressibly droH. He firmly replied:
'I'd 60 wild EN-" -
"But suppose they won't let you - |
said.
"Den Jump in de boat
"Ah" | answered, 'ahey might put
you out again -
1t WAS evident that he such contingen
cy had presented itself to his mind before
He simply calculated with great emphasis
as if overwhelmed with establishment ane
fear at the bare idea,
"Christ A mighty
asked him what he was afraid Of, ane
he replied, nIf Massa Elliot, Cara
catch me, might as well be dead---he xii
me. certain. Heassared him of hi
safety before we parted.
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nIPTHERIA AND GROUP.

For these formidable and dangerous diseases Trasks
Magnetic ointmentis unfailing remedy il used In
season. Apply freely 10 the Throat Chest Gov.
with hot hannei This ointm ent has been before
the public 20 years, and its constantly increasing
demand as established Its reputation q superior
LinmeuEin I'll cases where soothing and relaxing
remedy is required, particularly ia kheumatis
rlig4a. Inflammation OF the Bowels and kidneys spi
nal Affections, Sore Eyes, Burma, Piles Wounds and
Bruises
See iast page, also pamphlet with agent and sIoune
each bo,tiA
Sold by all Druggists. Price 25cenis
Order may be sddresseete J. T. Wilkinson, Whole
sale Agent, Nc. u Main at, Keokuk, Iowa.
deet3alnw2t
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STAINED ENVELOPES.

We would be doing our readers an es
sential service, if we could induce them
TO purchase the three cent Government
stamped envelopes in preference to stamps.
The stamped envelopes are sold at three
and fifth cents, and the envelopes are
cheaper and better than can be bought
elsewhere. Besides, they have lines for
direction, and the Government authorizes
Po>tmasters to exchange and give a fresh
envelope for any that may be returned to
the Office, spoiled in directing it,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-01-08
XXXVIIC Congress First Session
Washington, Jan. 6.
HOUSE.

Lovejoy, resnming. asked Wieklii1e If
he preferred the perpetuation Of Slavery
rather than the Union
Wickliife replied that he was for pre-
serving the Union under the Constitu-
ton, regarding its obligations imposed on
every citizen. He would preserve the in
stitution of Slavery under the Cons,itu-
ton, as declared by the House and voted
for by Lovejoy, and as declared in the
Presidents two messages.
Loyejoy asked if a ship must be saved
BY throwing overheard portion Of her
crew. which would he prefer.
Wickliiie responded he would throw
the abohtionists overheard,
Mallory said be understood Loyeioy 4
lar TIT 6|e1s1 aiehsd a heayiIr d
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A QUEER SPECIMEN OF TELE-
GRAPHING.
Milwaukee, W is. , Jan.

Judge Meller, in the U. S. Court to-
day, ordered decree in the second mort
gage case against the Lacrosse and Mil
waukee Railroad Company, in favor of
bond holders, at fifty cents on the dollar.
No sale of interest is paid in land grant
cases the high numbers are placed on
an equality line with the loan numbers,
at forty cents on the dollar the bonds
to be first sold for the interest, and if the
interest is paid or released, there is to be
no sail of the road.
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NEW STAGE ROUTE
he Proprietor is now running a DAILY LINE OF
L X HORSE COACHES
TO QUINCY!

In connection with the Quincy and Palmsrni Quincy
and Tnlede, Hannibal and ST. 10. and Eastern Railroads
leaving Quincy
Stages leave Keokuk every morning tsnndays ex-
ceptedl nj o'clock; arriving ut Quincy the same day
in .time for Trains Fact 9arfh cr West
Persons going 10 ST. Louis will find this the Cheapest
and Quickest Route, with only Two changes.
III PBaggage Checked Through from kcokak.
Sages call for passengers In any part OF the city
free OF charge.
IT Through Tickets from eokak te 81 Louis and 10
all cities The East aud West he procured ut the
Union Railroad office cornerof Main aud % streets,
Keoknk Iowa. EAGON d HEWITT,
M. IT, JUDD, Ticket Agent. proprietors.
dac1ldfm
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nT During the past week. there has
been very considerable advance in the
price Of cotton goods, as for instance
paper muslin has raised from Ia to lsg
(120 cents per yard, and calico at Ia to
l5@1sc. Spool thread, cotton rolls, mus
Inns, &C., have increased in like proper
ton.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-01-08

HUMAN NATrRE.-When the very in
element weather set in some weeks ago,
guard duty at Camp Halleck was dispens-
ed with. In reply TO the question. how
it worked, an officer told us that they now
have less trouble than before. The feel
ing of restraint does not sir up the In
nate devitry of the men to avoid it and
rin the lines. As a general rule, the
men are on hand as the rules require
Those that are not are easily discov-
cred and put under discipline Thus the
guilty alone are punished, while the in
noeent enjoy wholesome freedom, with
out abusing it.
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sR. 1t is said the rolling stock on the
Tennessee and other Southern railroads
are much OUT of repair, aud they have NO
yankee" mechanics to fix them up and
no materials to fix with
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nA- We learn by private letter. that
Notifications, warehouses, &c, are being
erected at Lamine Bridge, and the troops
have regularly gone into winter quarters
there. The Sixth Iowa, Col. Mcdowell,
is stationed there.