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The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1862-04-10

fourteen dead rebels, in the space Of 20
feet square. Nearly 200 of the rebels
killed and wounded we're picked up on
the space of on acre square,, in and
about that large oak tree, mentioned
above, and here was where our men fell
also, ION the open space on the sum-
nit of the hill. ..'... ....T ..
Many of our men and a large mum.
Der Of the rebels have died since the
battle, and many will follow them.
VISIT TO THE HospITAL--1Ts TERRIBLE
..| SCENES. .. .'.
We will not, can not, attempt to do.
scribe our visit to the hospital (for we
visited but one) where we found
"Union" and "rebel' lying side by side
in agony, and tortured with pains equal
to an hundred deaths. God knows it
is no place for those who have no means
Of alleyiating their distress. " . Cd.
The rebel army is completely demor-
allied, and scattered in every direction.
Twelve Of our mounted pickets came in
day, with each "secesh" tied on be-
hind, and doubtless the woods are full
of them Our boys are constantly
picking them up and bringing them in.
THE ARMS AND TROPHIES TAKEN--
.. JACKSON BURNS HIS CAMP.
Six thousand stand of arms were
taken by our men on the battle fields of
Saturday and Monday, and lare guam
tity Of other stores, including n brass
field piece taken from us at Bull Run.
Jackson burnt his camp equipage and
and retired to Mount Jackson, beyond
iStrasburg.
General Shields is improving rapidly,
and will be at the head Of his column
in few days. He is a good General
and a brave man. Probably little too
tender hearted, and don't exactly com
prehend that he is fighting demons
and devils. He will soon learn.
His Adjutant General is II. G. Arm
strong, aud detailed from his Regi-
ment, the 5th Ohio, to act in that ca
pacity. You know him. He is gen
tleman. He is a newspaper man, for.
merly of the Cincinnati Gazette.
OUR Loss, AND TUE REBELS.
The list of killed and wounded is
not yet in at headquarters, hut assu-
RANGES are that the number and names
will be given to the public soon. Our
loss will not vary far from 200 dead
and $50 wounded. The rebels had,
as far. as we can ascertain, 1000 killed
aud wounded Their actual loss never
will be known, as hundreds were
hauled from the field during the ac.
ton aud buried in by-places. Over
$50 killed and wounded were found
at one settlement between the battle.
ground aud Strasburg.
The following General Orders were
read at headquarters this afternoon
ut 10 o'clock: ....a. .|.
IIEADQUARTERs 5TH ARMY CORPs. J
ARMY PoToMAC. STRAsBURG. Va, I
March 26, 1862.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1862-04-10
The Reduction of Paw.

The following table shows the pres
out annual pay of the members of the
Cabinet members of Congress and the
officers of the army, together with the
amount to which the bill which passed
the Senate on the 18th inst. reduces the
soIories of these officers.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1862-04-10

Dress plainly-the thinnest sonp
bubbles wear the gaudiest colOrs.
A ducking in cold water destroys the
temper Of hot steel, but increases that
of fiery woman. -N- ..t' a.l&-)
A mans mouth is made to talk and
eat, yet he often hurts himself by talk
ing, keeps himself by eating.
Some persons think that the two mos
precious things now enclosed in hoops
are girls and kegs of whisky,
Love, justice and fortune are said tc
have no eyes; but all three makes us
mortals open ours pretty wide some
times. ...s..-
A good many chairmon at public
meetings don't know how to put qucs
Young ladies think it should b,
popped. 200 '<' ...... .....
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1862-04-10

The churches are beginning to con
tribute their bells to the needy Conf, d
crate cannon founderies. Rev. John
Mayo, ofYOrk county, Va, ms sent an
old bell which was cast in 1925.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1862-04-10

The following sentence, from recently writ
ten novel, strongly shows the importance Of
proper punetuation "He entered on his head,
his helmet on his feet, armed sandals upon his
brow, there was cloud in his right hand, bis
faithful sword in his eye, an angry glare be
sat down."
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1862-04-10

A young man, who has heard of the
Morgan contracts, wants to know if any
of the Secretaries at Washington have
got any sisters left? He would like to
get chance as brother in law down
there,
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1862-04-10

"wifs, thought you said you we're going
to have goose for dinner?"
$50 did, and I've kept my word"
"Whers Is itP"
"Why, my dear, amt you here?"
smitbers oouldnt sec the point Of that joke.
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The Efficiency of the Blockade Ad-
mitted. "..

The Mobile Advertiser publishes a
comparative statement of the receipts
of cotton at the ports named for the
first four months of the "cotton year"
viz: from the first of September to the
first of January. The following is the
result: .. ..".. Er. ...
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NONth's Department.

For the News.
Geographical Enigma an
am composed OF 20 letters. atN ~.
My | & 1 10 ", isat0wn IN Illinois. a|.
My l2 IS l5 8, is an island Of Oceanic
Ey 2 10 II IS 3, is n town In New York.
My IA 10. ~ is city in Vermont.
My II 8 4 l6 10, Is a city In Iowa
My 10, is a Cape
My l3 10 20, is town in France,
My whole is tho name OF young lady In Paint H..
LIZZIE.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1862-04-10

Gen. Beauregard's appeal has bFought
out regiment of boys. from New Or
leans, Of all whom left sell to take up
srms. They are said 10 be finely equip.
ed, and TO contain "the best blood oi
Louisiana, whatever that is. o ...r
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HEADoUARrERs, GEN. SHIELDS Dry.
E Winchester, March 20, 1862.
GENERAL ORDER NO. II.

Brigadicr General Shields congsatu-
lates the officers aud soldiers Of his
command upon the glorious victory
achieved by them on the 23d inst, near
Winchester, Va. They defeated an en-
envy whose forces outnum bered theirs,
md who are considered the bravest and
best disciplined Of the Confederate ar
my.
lie also congratulates them that 1t has
fallen to their lot to open the campaign
on the Potomac, ..,,..... ,
The opening has been splendid sue
cess. ''..''-
Let them inscribe Winchester on
their banners, and prepare for other
victories. f. ..... -.I .... ....
] BY command Of
( BRIG. GEN. SHIELDS.
ii. G. ARMSTRONG, 90 |.l.''
a.hMnjor Vol, A. A. A, GenH.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1862-04-10

Charade.

My FIRST is quito useful, but IL not complete,
II my teoOnd is not "rOund aud about II"
Which, though possessing nsther bead hQnds nor feel
IL 60 useful we could ne er do without II. ~
part OF my hrst the two makes when combined,
Aud IL as useful as either, you must know;
And, altho' 4 seems strange, you ever will hnd
III more \ IaboFs I, o less tired does 4 grow.
s.|f .,.'..+ r GRANVILLE,
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uodtv.
GBNTILITY.

Gentec II to have soft hands, but not genee to work
on lands. ......
Gcntoe it Is crngo and bow but not gcnteel to SOW
aud pow. . ....
Gsntesl It q TO play The beau but not genteol to reap
aud NOV.
Centeel II to keep gig, but not goutcol to hoe and
dig.
Gentee It q in trade fail, but gonteel toswing
fail
Genteel It is play the fool but not genteel to keep
school.
onteel It cheat the tailor but not genecl to he
sailor. ..
Gentcei Il to fight duel but gentcc to cut your
fuel.
Genteel II is rich cake, but not gentee to cook
and bake.
Gentecl It to have the blues but not genec to
thick shoes.
Gsntcel II 4 to roll in wealth. but not genteei to have
good health.
Gcnt,ei il IS to make show, but not gcntee poor folk
to know.
Gentee II Is run away, but not gcnteci at home t'
stay.
Gentcelit smrk and smile, but not genteel oshui
all guile. %.
Gcntee 4 Is to make bet, but not gcutcei to pay
Gcncc Il toplay at dice, but not gcntcel to take od
vicr.
Gcntec ts to curse aud swear, but not genteel plai
elUths 70 wear.
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[For the News.
Enigma.

1 aul composed OF IS letters. ftT4 eII =
My 10 2 8 @, is a county IN New York.
My 7Gl 10 IL s, is a county IN Georgia.
My 10 20 1 IL l2, is a county In Virginia.
My 627ll 8 2, is a county In Mississippi.
My whole is a plant GRANVILLE.
Level, Ohio, Feb. 62.
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GENERAL ORDER NO. s.

The Commanding General Of the 5th
Army Corps congratulates the officers
and soldiers of GEN Shields division,
and especially its gallant commander,
on the auspicious aud decisive victory
gained over the rebels on the 23d of
March.
The division has already achieved re
nown against superior force, aud
against a subtle and barbarous enemy, -,
disencumbcred Of everything that could
impede its progress, and alike ready to
strike, or run--against an attack which
had many elements of surprise, it sus
tained IA violent conflict, and won a sig
nal victory, hurling lack the enemy
with a loss of not less thun 1000 INC n
1t has added ustre to the fame Of its
late heroic and its present distinguished
commander,
The General commepds the activity
and bravery of the lst Virginia Caval.
ry, and the honorable conduct Of the
officers of his staff, who assisted in sus-
tanning the arms of the Government.
The battle Of Winchester will be re.
membered. Every fallen soldier de-
serves monument, and every man in
the line of those who bore the brunt of
battle is entitled to honorable mention
by name to his countrymen.
The prestige is, Of the future. 1t
lights the way; and by its light every
soldier Of the corps will proudly march
hereafter to its trumpet sound of vic
tory. BY order Of
a'a Eo MAI. GEN. BANKS.
r. MoRRIs COPELAND, t. D..
Maior Volunteers. A. A. G..
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1862-04-10

There are two classes Of disappointed lovers
and the more anhSpPy ones who are disaP-
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1862-04-10

An Eor to Chsrads In last wcek's paper Work -niar
AMBER 70 Enigma By u. aud Mag ri iTmarity
burcN r.
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Be virtuous if you whouId be happy,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1862-05-14
summer Arrangements. j..
ace .t.ttss.
ST, CHlRES HOTEL NEW ORLEANS.

vs7HIS magnificent, and we'll known
establishment IS now in fan blast.
Under The proprietorsbip Of b. Butler
ESQ tbds desirnalri when a member
OF a Charleston Convention. whicl We
USED to read about also sometimes cali.
cd P.cayune ButIcr-who came to
town rather Unexpectedly. All bins
due this hotel may be raid lon tie .ly)
9Th Confederate notes. For Whiskey.
Mis- Cotton notes stand A No, l..
AN unusual food in the Mississippi
river having occurred, we suspect hat
some crazed S%outherner viii cut the lcy.
ees and have New Orleans submerged
AND further that yellow Jack will be a
rum customer Of ours. II viii, in other
words cost more to hold the Sonth in
suHJectlop than to ovor.run it. Persons
.tcslrous Of taking a swear to sumner
abe Lincoln will be boarded by me at
half price .
B. F. BUTLER, 4 Co.
Proprieters pro TEN.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1862-05-14

distinctly what vas approaching she
placed her left hand above her eyes.
and then exclaimed, "Och! faith and
BY the howly vargin, there's the diyil
or Abe Linkin Within two minutes
the stalwart daughter of ould Ireland
with couple of brats dangling from,
her shoulders, was travelling with &C,
celebrated velocity down the slope to,
wards the river,
On the side Of the bill. rot very ia,
from the river stood the now deserted
house, tonanted solely underneath BY
swine. Beneath this the old SOW
rushed with a wild snort, blowing up
the sand and dust-not less than forty
terrified grunterS taking a quiet morn
ing nap, rushed out, frightened beyond
al measure, We have read somewhere
Of the devil getting into a vast nnm
Der of hogs, and how they went howl
ing into the sea of Gallilee, and were
drowaed-even so with the swine Of
Chattanooga. They rushed into the
Tennessee like L~incolnitcs at Shiloh
When the horror.strickcn mother of
all the brood passed from beneath the
building her rider was not to be seen
His brceches entangled her legs, and
were twisted about her nose. Soon our
hero appeared, crawling from beneath
the di!apidated tenement. He was
covered with dust and ashes. 1t wa
apparent that he had been rubbed of
the animals back by the slecpers Of
the house, and that he had lost all his
appareI save his shirt and roundabout {
lie stood for some moments contem
plating. his sooty legs and sad condi a
tim. He looked wis;fulIy towards the /
hotel, but discovering himself obsery y
ed, he shrauk behind the old building Z
now and then brushing the dust from c
his bruised limbs. The calamity which e
bad befalien the soldier becoming e
to several ~bystanders, it was =
determined that we should 90 in a 9
to his relief. Under the CON n
mand Of q lieutenant in artillery we u
formed a hollow square in which was
the unfortunate volunteer, and m
thus We marched to his room at the m
lotel, The attention Of the guests was
directed to the expedition Just 70
moving of by railroad, ana almost M ID
our denuded friend was con. W
to his room. 50
The last | saw of our John GiIrin
le swore that he had taken his last
rink and last ridc--"ia a hogs eye" a.,
Interrupted an auditor" on a hogs
,ack," replied the soldier. ~
| shall never rccur to the philosophy ".
f Bacon that the memory of the sol.
ier's ride through Chattanooga will
OF arise before NE nor to the clo. "a.
ueuce of Choate, without remember -
e that Of the Infatuated, frightened.
DIV, nor to Hogs Tales" in de.
curing which l have spent many Wv
elightful winter evening without re.
so the desperate efforts made ,
, the hero Of this story to retain his ,'''
~ u tne ca SOW tai over ditcLas.
aad Collie. on the cutsa rts Of "'
hn''.nooga. nlu
This is the begtonias Of q series Of S','
.oideOts which bofel ne in my tip WI
'~n tbe Tennessee river. How HG'
me down the riverio a skiF--bow pro.
surprised to find Decatur in pos 0, u
sslon Of the enemy, and how | march. T"'
across the conntry; and with what 'o0'
Iious and lud.croua adventures, NAV urea
pear 7he the war has oaded-per, ,oy
ps about saaRfast-time in eternity. o''e
s. L. ,
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G. 6. ~MEMENGER;
Secretary Treasury,

a You've VETERAN.-We saw on
our street 4t a young lad, not yet sixteen
nomsd ". 7. Turley, belonging to tbs
10TH Ankansas Regiment, who has hesn
s u . the battles Of Belmont and
Shiloh without receiving a scratob. -DO
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1862-05-14

GA requisition for 100 negro men
has been made upon the planters Of this
county for one weeks service at CoriDtb
There are many Originate who have
as yet made no contributions TO n corso
Of which they we're such decided advo.
Gates Let them not be found wanting
this hour when deeds arc worth no.o
than words which cost nothing.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1862-05-14
B F. BUTLER, & Co.
PrOprieters pro TEN.

IMPORTANT TO TAx.pAYERs-Tbe fol.
loving 'cIesraphic dispatch to Hon. W.
y, omedes' Of Vicksburg, explains it.
". 9. Smedes-You letter Of the
18th received and answered by mail
Inc Collectors have already been in.
Stracted to allow taxpayers Of amounts
under 90 TO unite their payments and
telegram. '"''
G. 6. MEMENGER;
Secretary Treasury
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THE SITUATIONS


The enemy certainly contemplate NJ
attack upon our position at Corinth
They are building plank roads, owe.
which their heavy artillery may b,
moved. Il is stated that one Of tbe>,
roads have been permitted 10 exteuC
within our o~ut.poSts, Our troops are
confident Of victory.
In Virginia Stoncwall jackson has
achieved a brilliant success. Another
bat,Ie has been fought, but the result
was not known. The fl hit was still pro.
crossing at the lat-st alyices. Our
cavalry commands are in the rear Of the
encmy in Tennessee, Morgan leads il
eY ny daring ochieymont. Tprt Pillow
sill withstand the bombardment Of the
gauboats, while jeff. Thompson in com
mand Of ours, constantly @assaiIs aud en-
noys the feet of the enemy,
Momcntous results depend upon the
movements Of the hostile armies which
must be conSumated within ten days.
Mobile is threatened BY a formidable
The papers express confidence.
hat they will receive a warm ~rccertionj
We hope our commercial city viii do
something more than New Orleans.
Each battle field only fills with blood
he gulf ofunfathomabIe hate which years
# political strife have dug between the
and South, A war so purpose.
as THIS war never before prosecuted
wen, suppose the whole South be over
IN by Northern armies. How I'm.
1crse mus BE- tie face ~r,qair,d h
old us in >uhi"ctiob Thrre must be-
Il arm ed band Of tax ga,hpreS in eyely
and village Gc hald .hr :
WmIjl c,st more than it i,
orth The war TO attriu tie pud. of
lie l ankncs must become ooe ii cxt, =. '
.Inatlon, and The sooncr they raise dr..
.acE DAG, Tie better fal all rartjes. :
come TO this, aud the Yankees !
ust know it We prefer death to- :
a''ry, aud the Issue row, Z slavery 40. !,
'ate aud unqualified or 1.a,h. Vel ,
r>t all b diyen from our homes. curl u
must all be cotGscatea. these y.
US, like our couutrymen in Nashville =
40 haze had any agency in bringing "
out the rebellion, will be hanged for
'ason. We can see no reason wby ;,
war should not be deemed even now !,
G Of utter determination. Federal :,
will do the bloody works omitted
Northern armies. 1t surely was bet :
for our people to die as brave men -
her than be gtbbetod after suIjlga y
n. Audrey johnson follows as =.
lsman in Bucll's wake. More Liam y
20 rebels of Nashville are how on u
Il before the Infamous Judge Catron. q
supple tool oG Andrew johnson
Fenitentiary will he crowded with -
victims cfthis bloody JeEries, and :"
bodies of patriotic Teunesseeans
be food for dogs. Let this war b.
secuted a war to the bloody bitter w
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Iz-The following are the officers
elected in the Regiment formed at We.
roma.
". :. Tucker Of Houston. Col. Rev.
" O. Hiern of Charlottesville 1t. Col.
) b William Of okolOOa Is;or.
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MINlSTRATOR'S NOTICE.

U .ETrENs If administration having
Abeeu yrGn,ed tOthe Undersigned"
the Aerll term A.. y. 1892, OF %.
Honorable Probate Court OF NoXu'eG
county. mississippi, on The estate '.
VIM. RoIlinqswoIth, decfa'Id, no' =
is apreby given to all persons indrOFS
lo.the said estnte TO come forward a"'
make Immediate paymentand al Psr.
sons having claims against The SAM
are required to present them Guy
proba.cd and registered within ,h'
time prescribed BY law OF they VIII"
forever barred.
Issued on the Goth April, 1907
JOHN w. SUDBERRY,
Administrator
ANIL 60. 1852 ew E'f az 500
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Obics ly.

II DlsD on Friday, tie "a. H.,
past four O'Clock, i. Wins ~, ny HAa
ID 1 = e county of k,-ysr, M. sssaa
lie had for some an, " year 0fba.p
death devoted him previous ! to
bis country. He 'ae SefVi's d
engaged in raising cen oSsa i'%'odopdl
airy company f.. 'qu'plng q ct
ceeded in hayirs slF aad bad sps
vice only two das. , y a. Into st
my of man elaine .us arch che,
From great .vna.a d Tor I. osns,
where, he WAS camp and e..
which in q hours ny y Iyptbcr,,
tence. And thus ,s',so Obs ess
a sacrifice On the nj wa as npb
It he had gone dow ' %. = la'rG ~
Rattle The arc. 'as 'aoe d.
tclligcnt ch, ,s.g, 1'a b ]aIy il.
member of the ~ and 4.
True to his Gol aa 5a' ol2rA
exchanged a life ' he la
for etc nj y 'ssf o
has left a wild w. sca III tt
lgei mother IN ID, ahi N
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FROM TIL N0XUBEE CAVAL

~ -
# ", b,yo had ano h.
2 rt,lo ..nra iii, II. n, viEer
i, ran .ids,ed v,ry sn..il FAR but f
Q A.. ,nG,, n,ron If :, toll, 5ame"
? ~ n.l.,.a
On r,ia, o,o,nino H.. Colon,
r,s or3ora1 Ia march WI d.. regimen
from Loy;rgtor 70 pp,f, io.pt he
roo, distinction and & nj, anon
"a miles rort5 ,ba ltt, .4ll mile
a,st Of Rotaa, On lila Il. H., aud Oh,
y u W. .,,k soa If r,. III at2 Oh
hrongb a mo,.ra,e rain SatuI3a.
c]orr;ps inf,rra "a i. tho en-. Brew.
lwbo w;.ba re,;p ~ Gavin, Y..
,t,tioncd ., pnr3A had III mi.b viii
|tle e,omy NH .t,, roh them
bock sill he a,on,p, Es.l to cpanca II.
cpmr from tin c,s, ta-r vrst -itr u.
tho tovn N arrived al Ii. ,op,
Sunday, - o,Jock mel. darrc ntsio
the woods reme;riuo Quiet until Mon.
day night when ear sweet sleep was
disturbed by one IT cur piekets comIug
IN with a reIoft wIieh proved to he q
false alarm.
Next morning TUESDAY 29h AFri)
pockets cane IN frcm The Savannah Or
Pltsburg road, reported the enemy od
'aoc'ogia heavy columns Of cavalry and
infantry. The trr"Pcf sounded tde
nddle lhen the assembly calls belug
promptly oI"9e ed, We ~tre soao in our
adde's The fowmds und brought "
into column y" warched towards Purdy
Our advance kept VI a fire with them
until they were me- 10y our columns
near The top ola bill, they were rein.
freed first By the bolivar Troop
then BY twelve of the No1ubee Uayalry
IN our lcfr under command Of Sergeant
Dautzlcr lben by 'Thonpsou Cavalry
hen the remaining portion of The "Nox.
lbec Cavalry "aIl armed with Maynard
Rifles. Here a heavy skirmisatn, was
Up by the sh1rp.,hooters Of the re.
pectives sides several hours uori1 shout
; * the enemy retired and bas not
zen heard of since. TLa:, strength is
natter ofasr3t. y2r;o,slv estimated from
600 to 10000 men. Ours did not .
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AN EXEMPTION BILL. We learn
''5s the Ficksburg Wing of the 10th
'''.' that Congress, before udjouruing
passed an exemption bill which excmLts
printers editors, ministers of the COS.
pei railroad attaches, &c from military
duty.
1t is fortunate for the country that
this law was not passed bokre, for if il
bad been, we would have been vb;nned
long ago, as at least four. fftba of the
army is composed Of printers and eji.
ors.-IEv. News.
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II. " F0OTE.

a.
70 TIE STOCKHOLDERS
Of rnn
=. GobiI ard onlo Railroad Company,
~ ......
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