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The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-08-15

KEE?ERS-troubled with vermin
need be SO no longer, if they use Q CpSTA r 5
Exterminators. We have used to our salts
faction, and if a box cost 5 we would hav-
it. We have tried poisons, but they effected
nothing; but COSTAR'S article knocks ihe
breath out OF rats; mice, reaches and bed
bugs, quicker than We can write it 1t is in
great demand all over the country.
Medina, O., Gazeitc
MORE GRAIN is destroyed annually il
Grant G atty, by vermin, than wonld pay fo,
tons Of this lat aud insect killer.
Lancaster, Wis Hera d
HENRY r. COSTAR-We are sellin, youl
preparations rapidly. Wherever they have
been used rats, mice, reaches and vermin dis
appear rapidly.
ECKER & SrouFFER, Druggists,
Windsor, Nd.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-08-15

MA reduction of per cent, from the
above rates will be made fer Cash.
The space occupied by 10 lines OF the type
composing the body of the advel tisement. will
be considered a square.
All transient advertisements, will be con-
sidered square.
All transient advertisements, together with
Administration, Attachment Road and Ditch
Notices, must be paid for in advance.
Advertisements inserted for indefinite
ime will e charged for until ordered out.
When yearly advertisements are inserted,
one or more changes will be allowed.
L. A. Drummer, PROPRIETOR.
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Marriages for July, 1862.

Marriages for July, 1862.
John Ulrich and Christena Boyer.
Jonas Kauble and Margaret A. Ehrlich.
Francis A. johnson and Martha J
Sugerwalt.
Thaddeus D. Armstrong and Caroline
Beer.
Solomon D. Smith and Isabella Nc.
Leod.
Samuel Smith and Delilah James.
Jacob w. Dry and CEristena Lawrence
Charles Graner and Susannah Kuniz.
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An Urgent Request.

An Urgent Request'
While side walks are swept by the silks
and satins of the gentler sex, gentlemen
are earnestly requested to spit over the
curb stones.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-08-15

Will be visible soon.
The new comet discovered by Mr..
Tuttle, at the Observatory of Harvard
College, is rapidly approaching the earth,
and will be visible in the latter part of
August.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-08-15
r HE PION EE r.
Is PUBLISHED
fsidag Morning,

IN SECOND STORY OF WORTH a PETER sBLocK.
otthc low rate of one dollar and nifty cents II
paid in advance ; aud two dollars II payment
is delayed six months
8. M. PETTENeILL & co..
No, 81 Park Row, New York, and State ST.,
Boston.
nre our agents Tor the Pioneer in those cities,
and are authorized to take advertisements and
subscriptions for US at our loves, rates.
RATES OF ADVERTISING
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Recruiting.

Recruiting.
Capt McCutchen, Of Co. X 55th Reg.
o. V. NJ, has opened a recruiting Office
in the Sheriff's Office, in the Court House,
for enlisting men for the 6lst Regiment.
Fair inducements are held out. Read his
advertisement in another column.
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To Husbands.
Every husband having regard to his
wife's health and comfort, should lose no
time in getting one of the Adams SIS
Sewing Machines for her. Write to c.
Ruggles, Detroit, Mich, and get full par
ticulars.
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War Meeting.

War Meeting.
Saturday last, by appointment of the
County Military Committee, was the day
set apart for the gathering of the people.
in this village, to deliberate upon the
perils that surround our country, and to
provide means to respond to the call of
the President for 6on, eco more Yolun-
teers. Early in the morning, the differ
ent avenues leading into the village, were
alive with people, vending their way, in
different modes, to town, in order to take
part in the exercises Of the war meeting.
Our streets were densely crowded by old
men and young men, old women and
young ladies, and the boys, catching the
spirit of their fathers and mothers, were
here to animate by their joyous presence
the patriotism of their elders, in the work
of volunteering. One company, filed to
the maximum number, was mustered
into the service of the United States--
elected its officers-and the men paid 1856
on the $50 bounty promised by the
county. The balance they will receive
when they go into camp. After the mus
tering was over, the audience was ad-
dressed by Col. Kirby, A. H. Brinker-
hof, and the Rev. Mr.. Collier, Chaplain
of the 34th Regiment O. V. NJ. Tbe old
fires of patriotism in Wyandot county
were enkindled anew, and are burning
with increased brillance. The people
are aroused, and if volunteering goes Oh
with the same speed for week longer
as it has for tee week past, Wyandot coun-
ty will be placed beyond draft.
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Wanted.
A few loads Of good straw and hay,
upon subscription. Bring it along with
out delay. If you have not the straw or
hay, bring US the money, which will an
swer lust as well.
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SANDUSKY, DAYTON l. CINCINNATI
EE ~ n e. EE GD IN ED

CHANGE OF TINE.
ON and after Monday, May 18th, 1862,
trains will lun as follows:
pASSEN GER TRAINS
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?. Et, ", & G. K. r.
FRE1cnT.-The following shipment of
stock took place from this station, during

Increase, ...S9TT TO
The above report indicates very fair
increase of business from the sale Of
tickets, at this station, for July
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GOING NORTH.

All trains make close connections at Clvtie,
with trains Oh the G. g. T. Road, both East and
West.
II. RICE, Superintendent.
march9l -ly-2I,
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To Destroy-Rats, Roaches- &c.
To Destroy-Mice, Molds, and Ants.
TO Destroy-Bed Bugs.
TO Destroy-Mofes in Furs, Cloths. &c.
To Destroy usquitoes and Fleas:
TO Destroy--Insects on Plants and Fowls.
To Destroy--Insects on Animals, &c.
To Destroy---Every form and species of Yer
min.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-08-15

N H w M USIC-
President incolu's Graud March, With the best
vignette of hs Exceilency tb;.a Las ever Keen
published. Music by Helm EnHer, leader
the twcnty second Regimetit Band Prie
mailed flee Published ty
HORACE WAITE
tnayl6'J2 Il 70 acI
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'Costar's Rat, Roach, sc. Extcrlninatofs
'COStars,,
''Costar,,s Bed Bug Extcrminator''
"Costar's''
'Costar's Electric Powders, for Insects sc
In 25 cent and 81 90 BOTTLES and TASKS. 50 Q
and SIS 90 sizes forplantations, ships, boat
Hotels, &c.
CAUTION II! To prevent tie public
from being imposed upon by spurious ANA
highly pernicious limitations, new liable has
been prepared, bearing a fac simi!e of the pro
prttor's signature. Examin. each bottle o
nothing but "COSTAR'S.'
W Sold A'UerysOhere-6y
ALL WHOLESALE DKUGGIsTs in the large
Cities.
Wholesale Agents in New York City,
Shicffe1In, Bros d Co. en-.
B. A. Fahnestook, Hull Bush Gale & Robinson
& Co. NJ Ward Close l. Co.
A. B, & D. Sands & Co McKissou d Robins.
Wheeler s Hart. D. S Barnes & Co.
James S. Aspinwa1i r Wells It Co.
Morgan s. Allen. Lazelle Marsh & Gard
Hall Ruckel & CO. ner.
Thomas s. Fullei Hall, Dixon and Co.
P. D. Orvis. Conrad Fox.
Harrel ,Risley & kitch-
AND OTHERS.
Philadelphia, Pa.
T. W. Dyott and Co. Co.
B. A Fahnestock and French, Richards and
Robert hoemaker and
AND OTHERS.
Boston, Mass
Geo. c. Goodwin and Weeke, and Potter
Co. John Wilson, il.
NJ S Burr and Co.
AND oTHEF S.
Also, BY Wholesale DRuGGIsTs at
CHICAGO Ill.
ST. LOUIS, Mo.
DETROIT, MIcH.
LOUISVILLE, ky.
CINCINNATI, O.
PITTSBURGH, Pa.
BUFFALO, N. Y.
AND By
DRuGGIsfs, GRoCEEs, AND RETAILERS
GENERALLY, IN ALL COUNTRY Towns AND
VILLA Es IN THE
| UNITED STATES,
UpPIlR SANDUSkY,
]. 4 MAXWELL
"a N HD
I ] SIIISLEIIll
And by the Druggists, storekeepers and Deal
e-s senerally.
| Country dealers can order as above.
| Or address orders dfect--Tor if rricesterms
etc, is desired. send for (lSG21 circular, giving
reduced pricesl to
HENRY Is. COSTAR,
nsipal depot, No. SIP B1oodNay [opp . site
! Nicholas lot. New lr|f
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-08-15

PiTTSBURG, FORTWAYNE & CHICAGO
i4 RAILWAY.
E24E.s. 80 : 4: -
On and after Sunday May 4th trains will
cave this station until further orders as follow
GOING EAST
Night Express. .......5'S % =; n N
Day Express and Mail. 5,lS 4. M
GOING WEST.
Day Express and Malt. .......-.. y 81 M;
Night Express. ). 9,57 P. NJ
j. M. ORR,
Agent.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-08-15

TAKES pleasure in announc
i ing tt the people, that he
has purchased the ntire stocke
aud good will of w. II Ashbrook,
Esq, in the Grocery Store, op2o-
site the Court house, in Ayrcs'
Brick and having renovated and
added largely TO the establish
ment,
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-RILL.IARDS.

pILLIARDs.-FoR SALE, A SPLENDID STOCK on
ID new and second hand Tables ~ reasonable propA
Tables g s and orders ~ mail sl,sndsS V By v.
GRIFFITH, 1876 Fulton street.
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The Recruiting OHioers In Town.
70 THE EDITOR or rue HERALD.

An article In your ssus Of this dats which rss,os
spsn the officers who IN un!sorm In New yort
oty unjust 70 some q them There are officers IN No.
FORK who are not on furoush bat who bays been d..
Jailed for tho recruiting Service IA order 70 oil IN r,s
nsns which have boon cut up Tho neld and in which
ahsse oncsrs have distinguished themselves rsr.
sshsrs who are recruiting officers undor the nav L.
Hnsss gsatlsmsn receive authority 70 rscrus n
shsy have passed searching examination, and. m n
regiment ~ sast until thsy have obta med testimonials
e rood neral chArsosss from persons known 10 ~.
csmusndsr-inChi New, the great objscs to 20, men
= soon 10 possible; and mon, In general viii NOT spli.
with ofnosrs who DO MOE appear V be military mon. IA
well known 70 all recruiting officers that one in Uniform
IAN enlist Ten men, while another, dressed a. civilian
cannot obtain two. This Ia the rsasos SIR why you se,
- many Uniforms 10 the city n. cir, you desire TO do
che sounry some serve please do not cast surs upon
~, but try, rather 70 send NJ q few recruits that
ws nay sooner be snsbsd TO eavs for the seat Of war;
nd remember that while going 10 Sight for the main.
snanco the constitution, that We will battle
Asr me nssdom o. The press which is dear 10 you.
Ess rssz, Jaas %, issa NV V''i'AA'
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A TTENTIoN-sEcoND RRurMENT, NEW r0RIR
"A stats Miiia-Menbers having claims agans, The rsSs
men Tor uniforms will present sen this day te lst q
july before o'clock T. M their srmory By order of
JAMES BRADY, Captain commAndiAo
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Canadian -four was In moderate demand, while prices
were easier. The sales embraced about 800 bbs within
the above prices Southern -four was In Light demand,
while prices were without change Of importance The
sales embraced 500 bbs. Rye -four steady At our
figures, with sales Of 200 bbs Corn moal active,
with sales Of 500 bbs At our quotations. Wheat was
heavy and lc lower while the sales embraced ITS 600
bushels at 81 "a OF for Canadian club 81 20 for
Der Michigan 81 80 for good white do Is 81 II for
red Illinois and Michigan, 81 90 81 IL for amber do,
and 81 81 o6k for Chicago eprng. Corn was lower,
but closed active the concession with sales Of l65 900
bushels at 43c. 45c for damaged, 4oc. Sc for
and inferior old mixed $3.50. for sound do and Soc
sales OF a 500 bushels at 1c. 73c for Western and
75c 76c for state. Barley was quiet and nominal.
Barley malt was firm with sales Of goo bushels canada
Canadian and Western at %2c 44c and State at A &c
45c.
CoprEE-Ths market was unchanged. A sale OF 600
bags St Dom ,ngo was made, for export, at PIT.
CorToN-Ihere but little business doing, and but
small stock on hard to do business with. Sales
confined 400 600 bales closing on the basis Of 3Skc
39c for middng uplands.
fRreHrs.-Raies opened at Saturday prices but cossd
rather lower and with less spirit To Liverpool about
40 COO bushels Of wheat engaged 1oAd. Id,
IN bulk and In ships bags, but closed at about 104d.
sha 600 bS. -four 81 At 49, To Enon aour was
engaged at S. 3D. and lard, with OIL at 32s. To Gas
-four was taken at 3s Sd. and two or three small
vessels engaged for Cork and market a about tho
previous current rates.
HAY-Ths market was unchanged. Sales for shipment
making al 60c. ESQ., and for city at Toe. 76c.
Nor AssEs.-Sales Of 90 hhds prime Cuba made
34c, and 40 do. do. at 35c.
PRovlsr ss-Pork- The market opaned at Saturdays
prices closed at easier Tho sales embraced
$50 bb at slI 81 II folness and % Is for prime.
Beef inactive and prices were nominal. Prime
mess was quiet, while beef hams S18 Is. Cut
meats fair demand but less Arm sales embraced
$50 packages, 1t Shc . &c. for shoulders and4hc
5hc. for hams. Lard was In good request al steady
prices. Butter and cheese were unchanged.
SPTlTa were dfrn, with small aalos q full prcea.
SrGARs.-1hc market nrm, with SALES Of 200 hhds.
Cubas, mostly within the range OF exc Ike. for re-
timing goods and at 7kc 7Hc DC fof grocery grades
wHnxEY.-sales embraced 700 bbs. at Sic. 10.
for State 2sc. for Western and 2Sx. for extra do.
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MONDAY, June 30, 1867.
Q0f< 100 ohs NXCapHg ha a0v
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INTERESTING FROM NORFOLK.
Orr Norfolk Correspondencs.

Orr Norfolk Correspondenee.
NoRrorK. Va, June -, iso2
y.ssss o. Orders Yoybila.1s AL Maria Of Dr"sPs' ~
sayds ne Ussiom and ne Fas-ArTfea v nc sssaS'1
fsvm Tsuszn, " C--Asss n'pey, fss S0as""" S'.As
sss ana Spy Released from Pr1sn-frsn5"g 0rSE's
S..rosos Dr. R4fls Ksno Broom, &c.
s,nes the publication OF General Vsie's last orders,
,,anaog Ne functions Of all civil officers, the city has
bssa sxtreneIy quiet and orderly For ave days not
s.ns arrest has been made, and seems that this cup
sssaa has brought about more coneiiatory sprs shn
any other measure yet adopted by tbs Military esvernor
Eusness goes on quite satisfactorily, considering me
extremity 70 which The citizens have bean reduced BY
the long rebel reign Ct terror and the rag currency which
q introduced and merely needs me OWL oicsrs 70
come 10 their senses and In manly way acknowledge
aew what they win bs obliged to do later In order TO
have the city lively and prosperous ~ was two
years ago.
This morning General viels issued the following order
70 prevent entirely those petty exhibitions Of obstinacy
which some foolish persons sti occasionally persist 10 =
Orrcs OF MILITARY Governor,
NORFOLK, Va, June -, 1857
Asssmpases streets for the purposes OF potca
discusiens being provocative Of cs dstqf Gales are
positively and the exhibition Of bsdges ana
hags indicative Of dsioysi sentiments VIII not 90 oe
gased
Paseuts win be held responsible the conduct Of
tAsir children IN this particular.
Brisadier General EcBERr L. vIELE,
Military Governor.
O. T. CHRurrysKx, Provost Marshal and Acting Assist
ant Adjutaat General
The people bore clearly understand that, sithousn
General Yiele all who have dealings with him with
The courtesy yc. he is not 70 be trhsd with and
10 officer can be moro Jealous than he demanding the
psoper respect shown nag and thoss who are
called TO sustain IT,
The steamer Port Royal from Neybern, arrived yes
serday afternoon and returned this morning with the
mails and official dispatches Mrs Conway, the lady Of
Che chaplain of the Ninth New York Volunteers, goes
With her as o passenger.
Miss Susan Archer Taley, the Southern anhoress who
arrested April last the house OF Captain Smith,
Eewport's News, suspicion OF being spy, ar
rived IN this city on Thursday from Fort McHenry,
where abe has resided for tho past two months. She
asaf and dumb but quick and graceful writer, and
to have enough faculties left 70 do us harm when
ever she 10 able.
DR.. Rufus King Brown, Brigade Surgeon on the stan
& General Max Weber has b.sn ordered TO report 70
Njor General B. f. Butler, commanding Department OF
ns Gulf The loss Of the Doctor will be felt very much
n this department where he is generally esteemed,
bsth personally and professionally.
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CITY COMMERCIAL REPORT.

Nj N AT JUNG oU--U r NJ
AsHEs-we have no chsnge 10 notice In prices while
sales were light IS s1 for pots and at SO for pearls
RRgAr sTUPrs -Flour-Ihs market was heavy and
closed in favor Of purchasers The excitement regarding
the from the seat Of war tended to interfere with
the transaction of business The sales footed about
5000 bills, closing within the following range Of
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ExPREssEs.

A BURNHAM's FURNITURE EXPRESS AND rAuR
n. Ing Establishment I'll West Eleventh street bstwscA
Firth and sixtn svenuesHousehod Furniture boxed an4
shipped all parts 0f the world Covered for
moving furniture 70 and iron Ne county, fwniIusd
stirred
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
MONDAY, June 800 P. N.

with that Of last Monday
Week essdinc. Loans. Sreeis. Ciyerlr'a- Demo rs
yuns ~ siae $50 7e2 81 DAT sss ss4o 1853 le6 s6 ~
june 49,. 14S $40 &ol 30 s32 60 s,slOs4 III
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-16

ysrrish. made Wholly OF part of gum copsl. pr
10 = made q ether guns Substance PEREZ
Vegetable OILS pr gallon 7osnt<-
Vegetable pulmonary baisan, sane A. hsufn-
ice. !"
yernlfsge. same a. "DeniifrIce"
Warehouse entry. a. custom houses notexcset-
tng one dollar IN vaiae. stamp duty 15ecnts
Do, do exesedag one dollar. and not excse1ng
Do. do. exceeding I've dollars m vsiue leo
Warehouse receipts. stamp daiy 3 cents.
WHISKY, per gallon 20 osntx-
Do. rtcfihed, not 70 pay an addition Al dirty
Wholesale deslsrs. under wheh term 4 included
every person who's Business ecrupafiani u
10 SELL OF offer 20 sell. gruceriss-or any goods
wares OF merchAndise. q fare rn or dsnestie
production - more than original pack.
age piece a oDe tine @ the sane pur-
chaser. not including wines. sprtnous o. saslt
liquors. for each license 20 60
Wholesale dealers IN liquors q every descrip-
ton, including distilled spirits. ferrnented j.
than diStiliers. who >eil ~ ofer for sale any
such liquors. IN quantities 81 mors than three
gallons a. one time 10 the same purchaser. are
inciudedl Tor each License loo 90
Willow, manufactures q sper C..
Wine made OF grapes. per gallon s cents.
Withdrawal entry. az custom house. stamp duty 50 cenis
Wood. manufactures Of, Il otherwise pro-
vided for sp<r CT
Wood screws Ia eta.
Wool manufactures Of otherwise specified per @
worsted r. Otherwise specifed per ca
Worm iozenges. same as ~itntfrice-'
Writ, stamp duty 80 cents.
Zinc manufactures Of not otherwise specified per ca
Do. oxyde o. per 100 pounds Is cents
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RAILROADS.
PERU AND INDIANAPOLIS
r. "A I L r o a D.
1862. M - 1862.
NEW ARRANGEMENT.
new Route In Chicago VIA Kekoms
80 MILEs SHORTER THAN OTHER ROUTE.

hN AND AFTER MAY S. lisa, trains will be
" run follows
Mail Train will leave indianapolis lilo A NJ,
stop all stations and make close connection Kokomo
With train on the Cincinnati and Chicago Air Line Rail
road for Logansport Valparaiso and Chicago. and
al Peru at BIS T. NJ ia time make connections with
trains the Toledo and Wabash Railway going East and
West.
Returning, the train will leave Peru 81 500
A. NJ. after the arrival az the train the T. W r. W.
from the East and arrive Indianapolis $50 A. n.
in time 20 make connections for all points East South
and West.
Expresstran will leave indianapolis loss p. NJ,
connect at kokomo with train for Chicago. and arrive al
Peru az 500 A. ~ in time 20 make connection with trains
going East and West the Toledo and Wabash Rail-
way.
Returning the train will leave Peru AZ 400 NJ
making close connection az Kokomo with the trains
the cincinnati and Chicago Railway from Chicago
Valparaiso and ogs port, aud arrive At indianapolis af
4l0 r. NJ in time 10 connect with the evening trains Tor
Cincinnati. Louisville and other points
Special attention given 10 the transportation Of live
stock produce and merchandise generally.
DAVID MACY, General Agent ard Superintendent.
TsSo. p Hsusass. General Ticket Agent spi's2ciy
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TIE NATIONAL TAX.

rhe Taxes Imposed ny the Tax Bssi.
and Passed BY Congress. June 23d.
asse-The Dates On Incomes, 1nsu.
surance Companies, Railroad Com.
paases, &c.-The Taxes On Distilled
spirits, Manufactures, Oils, Paper,
Gas, Candles, Tobacco, snuff, Sc.
gsrs. Iron, soap, >crews. Cloth, Lea
sher, clue, wine. Coal, &c.-The Tax
On Cotton-fhe License Tax &e., &c.
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Tie Tax Bii Jus, passed both Houses Of Congress 90
the I'D q June We vs belo~ table q the taxes i'm
pos>d The Il The articles and classes Of persons
taxed, are arranged N aphaeueaI form, rendering the
table valuable for eouvsnent sna ready reference:
Thetx1es imposed Of the allowing different classes,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-14

been serving by cOnstraiDt in the Rebel armies,
made his escape (?) to Washington, where he
coDfdentially assured our military authorities
and special correspondents that Lees army was
about Two Hundred and Fifty thousand strong
We published this story with others, believing
as much Of it az we saw fit. Bat when that
Same locust horde came to be confronted Of
South Mountain, ii was disodged from very
strong position, because Gts lenders said, and
we believe truly it was not nearly go numer-
Gus as its assaiIants; and when it come to fight
again at the Antie.am--clcse to the Potomac,
and after having had ample time to strengthen
itself by calling up every regiment within hity
miles--the Rebel orncleS declare that. though
successful, it was obliged to retreat
and recross next day because it numbered at
tho beginning of that contest but 2yty.hre
Thousand mcr. And this, though prdS1bly I'M
derstated caunot be very much so. Had they
been even One Hundred thousand, 1t 10 hardly
possible that they could have reireated unoO-
served aud taken their last gun, calsson, horse
wagon. man over ford which was barely
wide enough to cross one team behind another.
When the facts shall be placed beyond dispute,
it will appcar that not 50 many as One Hun
drei thousand Rebel soldiers Lave ever stood
on the SOL Of Maryland.
Now suppose the Rebels had really had
265, 600 soldiers ia East Virginia, as this TO-
mancer makes out, or 100000. as they re-
ported through another channel, or even
200, 900, would they have advanced into Mary
land with loss than l00,0 600 Is that the
fashion wherein earnest men Of something AKIN
TO common sense play the terrible game OF
war; Decidedly not
One of these DAYS it will be realized that
each party in this struggle has placed too much
emphasis on mere numbers-bas failed to con
sder that men, though q very important, es'
sental portion of the cnginery OF war, are by
no means the whole of it. We firmly believe
that tie Same outlay expended on thrce-iourhs
the number Of rank and fle, keeping them
scrupulously well fed. clad, shod, armed aud
paid, holding them well in hand sId always
ready for quick marches and heavy blows,
would have insured far more effective armies
and moro decisive results. This is of course
but civilian, opinion, but it IL based on close
/ and anxious observation. Ii il well TO have
large armies in such struggle but infantry
with inferior muskets. artillery with antiquated
guns, and cavalry that cannot be mounted are
Il poor Investment. The money might be spent
to better advantage. or war is business IN
Ike all others.