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New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1862-08-29
HOWARD ASSOCIATION
PHILADELPHIA.

4 Eenerolent Institution established by spc:ial
Endo,cment, for the relief of the sick and Dis
tressed, afflicted ,rith Virulent and Epidemic
diseases, and especially for the Cure Of Diseases
efthe Se1ual Organs.
MEDICAL ADVICE given gratis, by the
A'A Acting Surgeon, to all who apply by let
ter with description of their condition, Gage,
occupation, habits oflife. &c., and in cases of
extreme poverty, Medicines furnished free Of
charge.
VALUABLE REPORTS on Sperm atorhea
aud other Diseases of the sexual organs and
on the new remedies emp loyedin the Dispens.
ary, sent to the afflicted in sealed letter en-
veIopes free of charge. Two or three stamps
for postage will be acceptable.
-AALsoe. DR.. -J~SKlLLlN HOUGHTON
Acting Surgeon, Howard Association, No. 2
South Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. By
order of the Directors
EZRAD HARTWELL. President.
GEO. FAIRCHILD, Secretary. v2n11y
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1862-08-29

When the republican party
came into power, there was not a
sfavein all the territories of the
United States.-Yet the democ-
racy had possessed full control of
the national government and the
courts for the preceding half
century. This is a sufficient
and complete answer to the charge
that the democracy is or ever has
been a "pro-slavery" party.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1862-08-29
At@ Oregon Ylain Dealw,

~SN~~.@O~~>>~~~-~N\ -
A letter from Yorktown says !:
A good Joke occurred about
congressman lately. A Michi-
gan Colonel had command of the
guard. Citizens were prohibited
admittancc. Several came up and
asked the corporal to pass them
saying that they were Con.
yrcssmen.-The corporal stated the
case to the Colonel.
"1hey are Congressman, are
they 2 asked the Colonel.
$50 they say"
well, let them pass and go
where they please" said the COL
onel. "I.et Them tramp on tor
pedoes, go into the magazines,
and wherever there is any pros
pect of their being blown to the
devil, for that is the quickest way
to end the war;"
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1862-08-29

The New York Sunday Atlas
has been looking over the new
Income Tax, to see when it is
payable, and finds that it is due
on the first of May in each year,
for the year ending OIL the 3lst of
December previous, I
For instance, the first tax will
be on the income of the present
year, but not payable until the
first of May, 1868.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1862-08-29

Preaching politics has become
so common in these days, that the
following brief conversation has a
pretty sharp point to it.
Passenger-ssWell, conductor.
what news in the political world!
Conductor-ssDon't know, sir !;
! haven't been to church for the
last two SUNDAYS"
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1862-08-29

New York, Aug. 21.-Special
dispatch from Cairo, to Herald
states that Fort Donelson had
been abandoned by the Federals,
IS a large rebel force was advan-
cing, and the post now valueless.
There being but thirty inches Of
water IL the Cumberland river.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1862-08-29

"The constitution of the Uni
ted States" said Daniel Webster,
"is written instrument re-
corded fundamental law it is the
bond, and the only bond, of the
Union of these States it is all
that gives us a national charac.
ter"
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1862-08-29
THE TGINAL
HOWE SEWING MACHINES,

Established in lS45-Perfected in 1862.
ECENT and important improvements
~ having been put to this Machine, renders
it now the most perfect before the public /; and
persons at distance can order Machine
with guarantee ofits prompt and safe de-
livery, and that they will he able to manage
it to their entire satisfaction. No more break
ing needles! No more missing stitches |! No
trouble in making any garment however
delicate or heavy, on the same Machine. either
in cambria. cloth, or leather; and for dress
makers, shirt makers, ta,lors, hat-binders,
shoe-binders, or CATER fitting. as we'll as for
every variety of family sewing, THEY HAVE
NO SUPERIOR, and will be sold at much less
price than any other Machine capable of do
ing the same range of work.
Send for Descriptive Catalogues of styles
and prices A few responsible Agents will
be dealt with literally.
Address 1.-THE HOWE Sewing Maehines.'
437 Broadway, New York [n47v3yl
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1862-08-29

jim Lane, the Kansas Senator,
speaks of the 'deluded Niger
thus:
"This is their war, and they
must help to fight its battles. If
not voluntarily and on Govern
ment terms, I intend to make
them 60 in any how"
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1862-08-29
$l5 Reward.

STRAYED or Stolen from tho Subscriber
~ in Forest City Township. on Saturday
June 9TH 1862. One Bay Geldng, four years
old, having three white feet, large white star
in the face. and scar on the right hip. Also
one Grey Mare-a pacer-eight years old
Any person returning said horses or giving
information where they may be found, will be
entitled to the above reward.
Foreston, Howard Co. Iowa. juno "a. 1862
VIM. LOUTZENHEISER
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1862-08-29
& PIERCE.

Dealers in General Merchandise, Dry
Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes, Crockery,
Glass, mills. Putty, Ready Made Clothing
Hats ana Caps &C., &c, In short We keep
almost every article required, and usually
kept in o country store, and sell Us cheap as
tie t;mes vii! permit. (nlsv3m3
New Oregon lar. 10th 1862
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1862-08-29

In former days we remembered
that old Tom Benton gave the
name of ''Mint Drops to the
National Currency. 1t is we'll,
perhaps, that he never lived to
see the Change that latter days
heEe wrought =; instead of gold,
postage-stamps ; instead of Mint
Drops, Gum Drops +!
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1862-08-29

At a great War Meeting in Un-
ion Square General Fremont was
according to the Tribune, saluted
b. several thousand" of men
(who did not go to the war, with
the cry of, go it, old Pathfinder;
YOU are the General tor Us -
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1862-08-29

"Women," remarked the Con-
templative Man "are deep as the
blue waters of yon bay
cay, sir" rejoined the Disap-
pointed Man." land as full of
Craft"
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1862-08-29
DIR. J. BOVEE DODS'
Imperial Wine Bitters!!

from all who have not used them. We chal-
lenge the world to produce their equal.
These Br,ters for the cure of Weak Ston,achs,
General Debility, and for Purifying and En-
r,ehing the Blood, are absolutely unsurpassed
by any other remedy on earth. To be assur.
ed of this it is only necessary to make the
trial. The Wine itself is of very superior
quality, being about enc third stronger than
ether wines; warming and invigorating the
whsle system from the head to the feet. As
these Bitters are tonic and alternative in their
character: so they strengthen and invigorate
the whole system and give a fine tone and
healthy action to all its parts, by equalizing
the circulation, removing distractions, and
producing general warmth. They arc also
excellent for Diseases and Weakness pscul.
lar to FEMALES, where a Tsnic is required to
strengthen and brace the system. No Lady,
who is subject to lasstudo and faintnesses
should be without them, they are reviyify,ng
in their action.
THESE BITTERs
Willnot only Cure but Prevent Diseases
and in this respect are doubly valuable to the
person who may use them. For
INCIPIENT CONSUMPTION,
Weak Lungs, Indigestion, Dyspepsia Discas-
es Of the Nervous System. Paralysis, Piles,
and tor all cases requiring Tonic
DR.. Dods' Celebrated Wine Bitters
ABE UNSURPASSED!
For Sore Throat, so common among the
Clergy. they are truly valuable.
For the aged and infrm. and for persons of
a weak constituton-for Ministers ofthe Cos
rel. Lawyers, and oil public speakers-for
Book Keepers, Tailors. Seamstresses: Students
Artists. and all persons leading a sedcntary
life. they will prove truly beneficial.
As u Beverage, they are wholesome, inno-
ceut. and delicious to the taste They produce
all the celebrating effects of Brandy or Wine
without intoxicating; and are valuable rem
cdy for persons addicted to the use of excess
sive strong drink, and who wish to refrain
FRONT it. They are pure and entirely free
from tho poisons contained in the adalterated
Vines and Liquors with which the country
is flooded.
These Bitters not only Cure, but Prevent
Disease, and should be used by all who live
in country where he water is bad or where
Chills and Fevers are prevalent. Being en-
tirelv innocent and harmeless. they may be
given freely to Children and Infants with i'm
punity.
Physicians, Clergymen and temperance
advocates, as an act of humanity, should "a
TENS over the land, and thereby essentially
aid in banishing Drunkenness and Disease.
In all affections of the Head, Sick Headache,
or Nervous Headache DIR. DODS lmper.
ial Wine Bitters 4ril be found to be most
Salutary and Etieaeious.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1862-08-29

Men having handsome wives
need not hesitate a moment about
joining the army, as in the event
of their being killed in battle,
their widows will soon be cared
for by some gool looking men,
Der of the "stay at home rangers
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1862-08-29

Do you know how Uncle Sam
transformed gum-paper into mon
.yl He said to the PostaSe-stamps
presto, pass y and they Pass
ever since.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1862-08-29
no THE PEOPLE
OF THE UNITED STATESm

In the month Of Deceber, 1858, the under
signed for tho first time offered for sale t. tho
public DR.. J. BovEE Dops' Imperial Wins
Bittere, and in tins short period they have Civ
en- such universal satisfaction to the many
thousands Of persons who have tried them
that it is now an established article. The am
cunt ofbodily and mcnta' misery arising simp-
ly from II neglect Of small complaints is sur
prising and it is therefore of the utmost i'm
portance that n strict attention to the least
and most trifling bodily aliment Should be had
for diseases of the body must Invariably af.
feet the mind. The subscribers now only ask
trial
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1862-08-29
III HUC fsTT % KeeP q SuFFFy.
DIR. J. BOVEE DODS'
IMPERIAL Wine BitterS

Are prepared by an eminent and skillful
physician who has used them successfully in
his practice for the last twenty five years. The
proprietor. before purchasing the exclusive
right to manufacture and sell DR.. J. Bovee
Dods' Celebrated Imperial Wine Bittcrs, had
them tested by two distinguished medical
practitioners who pronounced them valuable
remedy for disease.
Although the medical men Of the country,
as general thing disapprove of patent Medi-
cines. vet we do not believe that a respecta-
BILE Physician can be found in the United
States acquainted with their medical proper
ties, who will not highly approve DR.. J. b.
zee PODS Imperial Vine Bitters.
In all newly settled places where there is
always large quantity Of decaying timber
from which poisonous miasma is created,
these bitters should be used every morning
before breakfast
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1862-08-29
mn. J. B@WkR mDDg

IMPERIAL VINE RITTERS
Are composed of = pure and unadulterated
Wine. combined with Burberry. Solomon s
Seal. Comfrey, Wild Cherry Tree Bark, >pik-
enard, Chamomile Flowers, and Gentian.
They are manufactured by DR.. Dods himself,
who is an experienced and successful Physi-
clan, and hence should not be classed among
the auack nostrums which food the country,
and against which the Medical Profession arc
so Justly preiudiced.
These trul valuable Bitters have been so
thoroughly tested by all classes of the COM
munity for almost every variety of diseases
incident to the human system, that they are
now deemed indispensable asa
TONIC, MEDICINE AND BEVERAGE
PURCHASE ONE BOTTLE!
II Costs but Little! Purify the Blood
Give Tone to the Stomach! Renovate the
tho system and Prolong Life
Price ST. per bottle, 8 bottles for IS.
Prepared and sold by
CHARLES WIDDIFTFELD & Co.,
SOLE PROPRIETORS,
~ William Street, New York.
N~For sale by druggists and grocers gene
ally throughout the country. ln106yl
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1862-08-29
FEMA1E6.

The many certificates which have been
rendered us, and the letters which we are
daily receiving. arc conclusive proof that
among the women these Bitters have given a
satisfaction which no ether have ever done
before. No woman in the land should be
without them. and those who once use them
will not fail to keep a supply.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1862-08-29
@ntta 4ertRa Clement.

For preserving and repairing TIN and other METAL R0ors
every DESCRIPTION great elasticity is injured by
the contraction and expansion Of Metals and will not
crack in cold or run in warm weather.
These materials are ADAPTED TO ALL CLIMATES and va
are prepared supply from anypar Of the country
short notice. for Gutta Percha Roofing in rolls ready
prepared for use and Guta Percha Cement In barrels
with full printed directions for application.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1862-10-11

The train arrived at Orange We'd
nesday night at about 8 O'Clock at
the same time the mail from tho
East. About II P. N, a dispatch was
received from Shell Bank, stating
that he saw two launches in the
lake at the mouth Of the river, and
1t was thought they would 90 up.
All the steamboats, were ut once
ordered up the river with what cot
ton was there The train was then
made up, including all the cars, and
returned back to Beaumont.
The train remained at Beaumont
till 9 A. NJ Thursday, mp to which
hour nothing further was heard Of
the launches or from the Pass.
1t is reported, however, that the
steamer had returned with what ia
supposed two small schooners can
tured. The steamer was laying out
side and the schooners inside the
bar.-TeIsyrdph. I'd.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1862-10-11

GEOGRAPHY -Sheppardstown is a
village Of Virginia, on the Potomac
about fifteen miles above Harper's
Ferry. Sharpsburg is iustopposits
SheppardStown, in Maryland. We
know the Potomac at thispoint. L.
is very shallow and runs over a roc
ky bed. Bconsboro' and Middleton
(both ON the road from Frcdericks-
burg to lager town. lie north east
OF Sharpsburg, the former about ten
and the latter about fifteen milea
distant. Martinsburg lies in Vir-
ginia, less than ten miles (some six
or seven we believe) west of Shep-
pardstown. This will be useful In
understanding the telegraphic re-
ports Washington (Ark.) Tel.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1862-10-11
T Ell E c. R A P HIC
; y > = = y = :
From ,Lr Houston Telegraph,

RICHMOND, sept 22.--The accounts
Of the battle al >oharpsburg are mea
GRE and somewhat contradictory
hut agree in representing it to have
been the most bloody and desperate.
- contested engagement Of the war
he Confederate army, though OPP
posed by largely superior numbers,
again illustrated its valor and irwin
c.bility, by successfully repe!Iing
the repeated onsets Of the enemy.
Officers have arrived here who
ate they went over the battle field
On Thursday, and they assert that
q tbe advantage is on our side, the en-
eny having fallen back
The city papers this morning re-
port, on the authority Of passengers
who arrived last night, that Gen.
Lee recrossed the Potomac on Fri
day, at Sheppardstown.
AUGUSTA, Sept. 23-The Richmond
Enquirer OF the I'D learns from an
officer who participated in the fight
ut Sharpsbug, that the battle com
menced on Tuesday afternoon. Can
nonading was kept up through the
night, and the troops laid on their
arms. Wednesday morning the fight
was renewed and ragged with unoX-
ampIed fury all day. Longstro.t t
drove back the enemy's right wing
three miles, and Jackson the lett
about the same distance, but Hill
the centre, barely contrved to hold
lis own. At nine o'clock that eve
ning the enemy retreated, leaving
our TROOPS in possession OF the bat
tle-feld. Hon. A. r. BoteIer, who
participated in the fight, says Lee
crossed the Potomac to meet a flank
movement of Gen. Mcclellan, on
Harper's Ferry. lie estimates orr
loss in killed and wounded, on Wed
nesday, at five thousand. Lee was
heard to declare that the result of
the battle is decided Confederate
victory, a dispatch says Lee re-
crossed the Potomac on account Of
the inadequate supplies in sNIary-
land, and not on account of any re-
verse, The enemy did not follow or
harrass our troops in recrossiDg the
riv r
Northern papers of the 18th and |
t7th si II tn Sharpsburg fight
as glorious federal victory, and say
snat Lee was wounded, and Howell I
Cobb was wounded and taken pris-
Sner. 1900 rebels were killed, and .
several thousand taken prisoners.
Mcclellan telegraphed Halleck that
il was a glorious federal victory
The rebels were routed and demor-
sIized. The Yankee general, Reno.
as killed. Yankee officers at Va /
ria under q q of truce, say that
on Tuesday night dispatches were
received in Washington, announc-
ing a desperate battle, and conclu-
ding with cOngratulatory phrase
that Mcclellan held his own. They
say that Northern dispatches are
nos credited. Dispatches say that
Harper's Ferry was still in our pos
session on Tuesday.
The New York Herald of the Goth
contains dispatches from Louisville,
announcing the surrender of six In
diana regiments 5000 men-at
Aumfordsville.
An official dispatch received hero
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1862-10-11

COUNTERFEIT CONFEDERATE Mon
EY.-Nc have seen some very clum-
silly executed counterfeit COntcder-
ate Treasury Notes Of the denomi-
nation Of 50, and $40. and what is
worse, we understand that such
counteritiJs are for sale in Mata-
mOras ut the rate Of ten cents on the
dollar, and sometimes less. These
counterieits bear but slight resem-
blance to the genuine bills, as they
are very roughly executed on info
rior paper, and much larger in size
than the originals. The tens have
the value marked in figures in red
ink on the bills, and the same mark
distinguishes the tives from the gem
uine. The script announcement on
the counterfeits, that the bills are
redeemable six months after the
of peace" is not printed
as neatly as in the genuine, and it
is nearer the centre of the bills. In
Fact, the difference is so ! ercepiible
between the genuine and the coun-
5ciicit that none but the most care /
css will be swindlcd by the new i'm /
from Yankee land. A
wooden nutmeg is just as liable to
PASS as one of these bills.-Broioas-
lie Flag. (
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1862-10-11

Maj. Boudinot has gone as a Del
egate to Congress from the Chero-
kee Natior. Stand Waite. lately
elected Chiefofthe Nation. has pub
lished patriotic address to the Con
vention, reciting the treachery tf'
the Ross party, and urging the con-
timed fidelity Of the loyal Chero-
KEGS to the South.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1862-10-11
TIE TEXAS BRlGAnE.

We give mp a largo portion Of our
paper to-day toa letter Of the Army
Correspondent of the Charleston
Courier, giving an account Of the
battle of Manassas. We do this
partly because the letter is Of sur
passing interest, and partly because
Of the favorable mention made by it
OF our glorious Texas Brigade. We
also give extracts from letters, etc,
giving further information regard
in% the Brigade, especially our no.
bic Fifth.
Our readers will, we know, par
don the frequent mention we made
q the bravery exhibited and the
Fame alwinei by these galIcnt mon.
The flow o. aAd chivaiy Of Texas,
they went fully determined TO main
tain her honor, and nobIy, most no.
bly, have they done it. Such regi-
mcnis, SO irrcSis,ahIc, SO uuyclding,
so overwhelming in theirpowor. arc
the pride OF - Stale. We are fain
to believe the continent, even the
world itself has not their supcrior
We believe that fifty thousand more
like the men Of that brigade could
win tho liberties ola nation and
sustain them,
t,yclv man in the briaadc is = he.
70. There they arn yonno and old
Among them we know some ,h,t
are scarce oil the arc Of manhood
who now, for the second or third
time wounded. still look forward to
new fields where new ~Inrins arc to
be won. They frht 100 NOT t;n.thn
love Of f"h,irr i1r in IN occn,;n
tanrc exiprdno 10 hnndyn,y. W.
rHnn5t recall q sinr}.onc Who wcuId
be called a tiohtinm characters but /,
thev Gm!if for the loyeof Iib,rtv and
10 save th,i.. country. Borne tnr-
ward by this hirh and noy,Io i'm.
pulse. and trusting in nm Almirhtv
arm for the Justice ofthn,r c,use
hey stop at no obstac,e he.itoto ot
10 charre. and fall in n, unJert,-
liqg.
When they took tho boltcrv ot
3ain,s' Mill. they ACCOMPLISHED -
most wonderful feat. But tbc 5ih
It Manassas throw Gaines Min in
% the shade by its perfectly resist
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1862-10-11

between the Confederate forces un
der Gen. jackson, and column o
the enemy 10000 strong, resulting
in n rout of the enemy, with very
heavy loss, Our loss was slight
Quite a number of arms taken from
the Fedcrals. Gen. jackson had re
crossed into Maryland.
RlcnMoND, Sept. 2l.-Lynchbura
dates Of to-day say that the Yankc,
column recently routed by Jackson
near Sheppardstown was command,
ed by Burnsidcs. Four brigades OF
the enemy rushed across the river
when dickson prccipitatcd his whole
force upon them, They were lite
rally moved down; so many were
killed that the stream was almost
..iammcd up with their bodies. About
$1,000 prisoners were taken, aud of
the whole force, estimated at Y, 600,
1t is thought not more than 1000
escaped The casualties on our side
is 2j0 killed. wounded and missing.
AUGUSTA, Sept, 2i-- Richmond pa
psrS Of the 22d report that only Il
P''''o' "' our army crossed tno %
.o'n"'' ""0 'c';er' rom " ihcheStcf
10 '"n b'SI','c'i say oNr army cross
ed without losing Il man, or any
commisSary stores Gen. Sumner
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Gny rtrncn aH"' ,Lo 'C,'II'" L,,,I nI.;,. SV,',
nar,oisyinn tn L,,,.tI,o:m I,nj NJ
Ro.nlnr snvs thr c,.,,.na,;,n nf Va
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l'"''t' W '',v ~, y AU' "'''A%F 'lnu i'c%lS'
tLi' tI '"'Vu I",'r'c.''' sept "a. says
,''"v '"o "noi' ., ,,. our army mas not
'ri,h YtI." tJ, l'.'I. w. ar !'",", n"C 'toe'
',n,',,;t oF NJ, d,i,i, .' 50 '%I ~ al ''"V
,";th Lin - o,I -',I,iat'."" (ia.tl L 49," '",'I up
law .n,d w 'n,,;n,,J ,,,,,','; ,,."' "" -;
o, to;,,,.IS "n' pro%ar;'i, r"%.,'' pursuing Inn
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ItkA, sept zo.--Iho right wing
II the enemy, under RoSencranz,
500" strong, were found advancing
about four o'clock yesterday after
loon, on the Jacinto road, driving
n our plckets, Gen. Prieo imme-
Lately ordered ilcbcrt to move for
ward with his own and Martins bri-
tades against them, and went him.
elf upon the field, accompanied by |
zen. Little They met the enemy
advancing in lino Of battle abont u
milo south Of the town. Our line
Tas Immediately f'rmcd and the
'attIe opened. On discovering the |
nemy IN force, Gen. Price sent back
or the other brigadcs OF Little's di-
: 3 on. They came forward at q
'ouble quick, but did not reach the
ield until the enemy were driven
'ack from every position more than
tx hundred yards, with loss Of
yer " fifty prisoners and nine pieces
u artillery Darkness prevented
urtherpursu't' ana little division
'lvonacKed on me heid. Our loss
D XII k,l'ea; eeo wounded 1 ana ana missing w'Il