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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-05-25

late GENERAL VAN DoRN--A CARD FROM
HIS STAFF. MOBILE, May Is, 1863. We,
che undersigned, members Of the late General
Tan Dorn's staff, having seen with pain and
,,eeret the various rulnors stoat IN the puollc
,ress II, relation to the circumstances attend
5ns that officers death, deem it our duty to
make ylain statement OF the facts the case.
General Van Dorm was shot in bis own room
~ Snrins Hill, Tenn, by Dr.. Peters, citizen
81 fhe neigh boyhood He was shot IN the
lack &C the head, while engaged in writing at
his table. and entirely unconscious OF any med
stated hostility on the part Of Dr. Peters, who
had beex, left in the roonl with nm apparently
n friendly conversation. scarce htteen minutes
Previously, by Major KimE1ol. Neither Van
Dorm nor ourselves were SUSPICIOUS ia the
SLIGHTEST decree Of enmity in the mind OF Dr..
Peters, or we would certainly not have left
fhem alone together, nor would General Van
Dorm have been shot, as We found Elm Eve
minutes later, sitting In hls char, With his
back towards his enemy.
There had been friendly visits between them
up to the very date OF the unfortunate occur
II nee.
General Van Dorm had never seen the daugh-
fer Of his murderer but once, while his
acquaintance with Mrs. Peters was such as to
convince us, his staff officers, who had every
opportunity Of knowing, that there was nc i'm
proper intimacy between them; and for our
own part, we are led to believe that there were
other aud darker motives, from the fact that
Dr. Peters had taken the oath Of allegiance to
the y. S. Government, while In Nashville,
about two weeks previousl y-as we are in
formed by refugees from that clty-that he
had remarked in Columbia, short time be-
fore that he had lost his land and negroes in Ar
kansas; but he thought he would shortly do
something which would get them back" and
finally, that having beforehand torn down fen
ces and prepared relays Of noases, he made his
escape across the country direct to the enemy's
lines Such is the simple history of the affair,
and we trust that, in bare justice to the mem
Dry Of gallant soldier, the papers that have
given publicity to the false rumors above allu-
ded to-rumors alike injurious to the living
and to the dead-will give place in their sscol-
umnS to this vindication of his name.
NJ. NJ. KIMMEL, Major and A. A. G.,
". G, SCHAUMBURG, A. A. &.
CLEMENT SULLIVAN Aide-de Camp,
K. SHOEMAKER, Aide-de- Camp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-05-25

The postmaster at Philadelphia, few days
ago, addressed Benjamin Butterworth note
stating that q letter was in the postofice which
was detained for postage. In response he re-
celyed the following spicy reply: POSTMASTER
Dear Sir: Enclosed Please find % one three
ct. stamp, together with note sent me by you.
am exceeding grateful 10 you for giving me
notice Of the letter. I think it is my Oldest son,
who IS or was boy of virtuous instinct, but
whose want Of ability to detect any material
difference between his property and other peo-
pies caused him t make several mistakes in
Ehe selection Of goods. The result was that the
authorities, out Of distinguished consideration
1or ms manly qualities gave him permanent
SSlIoatlon IN an admirably conducted institution,
!ocated no great distance from Girard College,
aAo IKE that institution it atford s excellent
emporium. ties for learning. The officers Of the
jnstltutlon became SO attached to my that
ne nnds It difficult to leave. e. ball and chain
nsse also become very much attached to him;
i. TACT, they are together constantly. am the
7saner OF fifteen children, mostly boys and girls.
! ! am am from Ireland, considerably; from which
oelectable turf emigrated years SINCE stop
Ping few ears in Australia which did at
me suggestion Of the Kings Bench Permit
nle TO say, IN conclusion, thatI love you. Give
'0y love to yonr numerous wife and progeny
The National Intelli gencer says:-''That
Hall, the fugitive, has been enlisted in one Of
the negro companies of soldiers in course of
O!eAlng raised in this District. Whether this
VII IlA prevent further Investigation of the case
70 say ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-05-25

OTILL MORE AND MORE INDUCE
y MENTS, in the way of bargains, in DRY
G GODS A n D NJ L L l n E Z Y.-At
SCHWARZ'S old place, you can find this week
Elegant Lawns at Is cents per yard;
Splendid Lavellas at Is cents per yard;
Beautiful figured Brilliants at 25c-yard wide;
Black, purple and figured Calicoes, all round,
ct 20 cents per yard;
Challeys and Mousse de LANES, 8 large lott
at Is cents per yard, and a large stock Of Mour-
ming Goods, Sun Shades, Silks, and Silk Capes'
and a fine assortment Of Embroideries, just re
ceved, and ready to be sold cheap Call and
examine foa yourself at the cheap store, No. l52
King street, opposite Provost MarshaPs'
my 18-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-05-25

MAYORS OFFICE,
ALEXANDRIA, Va, May 8, 1868. !
NOTICE is hereby given that it is contrary
ket House, and all dogs so found after this date
will be killed and the owners thereof fined.
my S--tf 4. A. w AXE, Mayor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-05-25
GREAT BARGAINS!
8 DOTS A Nd S H O f S

T KAUFMAN formerly Of the firm
-. Hecht Kaufman & Co.. has opened store
he keeps constantly large stock of all kinds of
BOOTS, SHOES, CATERS, &c, which he
intends to sell ct the most reasonable rates.
Ladies and gentlemen if you desire to get
good and cheap Shoes, for yourself and chill
dren, please give acall to
J. KAUFMAN,
No. 16 Royal street,
my 13--1n MRS. Engelbrecht's old stand.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-05-25

DAINTs OILS &C. bbl- Spirits Turpen-
l. tine, bbl. Native Turp entine, Copal Var
nish, Coach Varnish, Japan ditto, and full
supply Of Linseed Oil, Paints Of all descriptions,
Oil, &C., &C., received and fer sale by
my 12-3W* HENRY COOK, 80 King-st.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-15

Wharf.-The time has arrived that
puts an end to conjecture as to the forth
coming wheat crop, in our county. H.
quiries of those who know elicit the
information that late sown fall wheat is
a failure, owing to the ravages of the
weviI, many pieces yielding only par
tial crop, others scarcely sufficiency to
pay expenses of cultivation. Spring
wheat will prove almost total failure in
our finest wheat-growing sections, from
the work of the wevil, that would other
wise have produced largely. Fall wheat,
sown early, where not killed, will
yield q fair average number of bushels
per acre. Harvest in some localities will
commence this week.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-15

The Detroit and Milwaukee Railway
Company are collecting the material for
extending the pier at this point further
into the lake. BY the expenditure of
much money the Company have greatly
improved our harbor and village, which
we as citizens especially ought toappre-
ciate.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-15

READER, STop AMI. THINK.-We sup
pose the most of our readers buy and use
d. B. Deland & Cos Chemical Sdlcra-
tbs, but if there are any of you who do
not, just stop and think that impure sal
eratus is very detrimental to the health
OF yourself and family, while the Chemi-
cal Saleratus is as pure as snow, and is
therefore perfectly healthy. 1t is manu-
featured at Fairport, Monroe Co. N. Y,
and Cor sale BY most merchants and gro
GERS in the country.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-15

DRowSED.-We arc informed q little
son of Mr.. Thomas Merrill, Of Ferrysburg,
was drowned, on the 4th inst, while fish
ing, on the dock, near his fathers resi-
dencc. He fell into the river and before
the alarm could be given and assistance
rendered he sank to rise no more alive.
His body was recovered after few hours
search, aud buried on the following Sun
day. Death has visited the family now
the second time within few months, re-
moving two very bright and promising
children. Our sympathies are with the
afflicted household.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-15

We heartily welcome the Kalamazoo
Gazette, ono of the oldest, ablest and
most influential democratic journals in our
State. 1t has been published over thirty
years and deservedly ranks high.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-15

These Bitters are put up in quart
bottles, of lOhich the obove is q fac
simile. The label is finely en-
groved, and is provided lOtth a
safe guard from oounterfeitera.
price 81 per bottle, or sic for rs.
O. w. Roback, proprietor, No. 0
East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, TO
lUhon1 all orders should be Gd-
dressed.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-15


The dis-union organ, Eagle, of Grand
Rapids, attributes the total absence of
spirit and enthusiasm, which was striking
ly manifest on the occasion of the late
4th of July celebration, at that city, to
the democrats ("copperhcads.") Among
tho innumerabIe absurdities and false
hoods, constantly flowing from the Eagle,
none can be found more absurd and false
than that to which we allude. What a
humbug and nero myth, in fact, is the
entire establishment, from the "devil"
down to its editor-in-chief.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-15

A PUBLIC meeting Of the citizens of
Grand Haven is called to meet at the
Courthouse, this Tuesday evening.
The object for which it convenes is one
of the gravest importance and of the most
solemn interest.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-15
LOCAL AND NEWS ITEMS.

The publishers Of the Printer will
please accept our thanks for the July
number. We are always gratifiod aud
benefited by perusal of il.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-15

The Gronds0et, Of Holland, is designa-
ted by the Auditor General as the organ
for the publication of the annual delin-
qucnt tax list, in this county. "Bully for
you," Mr.. Grondoeti
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-15

Refreshments at Detroit, 0wosso and Grand
Haven, and upon Cos Ferry steamer "Wind-
sor," on Detroit River.
Comfortable Hotel in Depot at Grand Haven.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-15

The Circuit Court for Ottawa County
commences its session Oh Tuesday next.
We understand there are several criminal
cases that will engage the attention of the
Court, and many others of minor impor-
lance.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-15

The closing term of our village school,
for the present year, ends on Friday next.
Patrons Of the school and others interest
ed are invited to witness the closing exer-
cises.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-15
Sewing Machine for Sale.

We have a West & Wilson's Sewing Ma
chine, nearly new, and in good running order,
which VIC will sell for S2j.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-15
FOR SALE BY

Henry Griffin 4 Co., Grand Haven, Mich
@. Eastman, Eastmanville.
A. A. Caine, White Piver
Luther & Hinsdale, Lamont.
r. b. McCullock, Berlin. And by Druggists
and Merchants generally throughout the Uni
ted States. 1y n162
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1863-06-03

rrl o.tctS with ~ lwo story FLANK House
I0r Enrni md about 20 acres. more %.
'"-a, cleared thereon. Seized ard iatar
ir execution and 10 bo sold no the mon.
otly of David Michsel4
hLsot certain tract Of land situate il
bradford lo"hship, Clearfeli county. con,
tanning about 8 acres, more or Ices, being
part OF a larger tract Of land warranted in
the name OF George Hughes, with theim.
proNements thereon erected, being the
same premises levied on under 4. Ia. No.
90, March term, 1862. Seized and taken
in execution and to be so!d.as the proper.
tY Of Isaac Shirey.
Also n certain tract Of land situate in
Brady township, Clarified county, Penn
s%ylvania, beginning at a corner. thence
NORM one degree east along land Of NJ.
Shafier ana Eli Flell7 perches 10 post.
thence north 80 degrees west by lands Of
W. Reynoldsand s., Dunlap l34 pcrches to
post on Erie Turnpike, thence south
80 degrees east along said turnpike ~ nor
to post, thence north rs degrees east olong
saId turnpike 70 perches to post, north u
degrees west along lot ofJobn Hoover leo
feet to post north IS degrees east l36 feet
TO post, south Il degrees east $50 feet 10 q
post on said turnpike thereabout said
turnpike, north IS degrees east 100 feet to
and corner Of lot of John Heberling,
thence north II degrees west along said
lot 100 feet TO post, thence north rs deg.
east along said lots Of said Het cling and
Hi Eye 10 perches to corner Of Eli Eve.
south II degrees east along lot Of Eli Eve
100 feet to corner of lot of Eli Fye ut the
turnpike, thence north IS de2rc es east
along said turnpike 1876 feetto post, thence
north rs degrees east 60 feet 20 place of.
beginning, containing ll6 acres more or
.ess, about 10 acres cleared and under cul. .
.ivatjon.
Also, the undivided half part of a GERS
am %Iannery, situate in Penn township.
with about n quarter of an acre Of
,round thereto belonging, and bounded rs
on the north by turnpike, on the
vest and south by lot Of John Russell, on
he cast by lot of Elisha Fenton.
ALSO, a certain lot situate in Penn town.
nip, bounded on the north by turnpike,
m the west by an alley, on the south by
aud OF Eliza Russell, ana on the east bv
.annery lot and lot Of Elisha Fenton. cor
about D fourth Of an acre with
two story Franc house and frame stable
hereon erected.
Also, Il certain lot situate in Penn town
nip, bounced south 10y the turnpike, east
y an alley, Dorth by an alley, west by lot
+ James ConneIley containing about ones
'urth OF an acre, with no improvements
Seized and taken in execution ,
nd to be sold as the property of John
.ussoll.
EDWARD PERKS. Sh'f.
Sheriff. Office, Clearfeld, May 20, 1858.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1863-06-03
ORPHANS COURT SALE
Cf Valuable Timber Land II
CLEARFIELD COUNTY

Y virtue Of m Order Of tho O-pLqas' Court
l. Of Lancaster and Clearfeld counties, Pa.
there will be exposed 10 PUBLIC FtLE. at
SLAN HOPE, in the county Of Clearhc'd, ca
Thursday tho l1th June next,
all Of tho following described Real Estate. stu
ate IN Jordan township, Clearhold county, Pa.
late the property Of Isaac Pusey, deceased.
a certain tract or piece Of Land, called "q~-h
Grove" surveyed on warrant 10, John BuAwooE..
beginning at Il post corner Of the William Hun
ter survey and this tract, thence south 30 degrees
east S5S perches to r. p0st, thence sou:h so do.
grees west % and fve-tenh perchos to tract
line, thence by purpart "D,6 north 40 de.
greos S38 perches 10 a post on tract line, thence
by tract line north 90 degrees east 30 and i've
tenth perches to rost and beginning, eJntaining
1870 Acres and ~ Perches.
The said tract being part Of purpart "U," is der
cribed and allotted in the partition Il the Pussy
Lands, as made in tho Court Vi Common Pleas
of Clenrfe!d county.
This lot Of land is heavily Numbered with q Gno
growth Of White Pine If,nbcp-cuAe a nun
Der Of Spars, and the whole being within no
miles Of Cleardcid creek, il q dy.rub.g p.opo-s,
for Logging Operations. EsSThe tile is In
disputable.
TERMS.-One-afth cash at striking dow tb,
one-ffhth at continuation Of Sale and
balance in three equal annual payments rsor
ile date Of sale, with interest, 70 BE- secured BY
bond and mortgage upon the pEamisOG-uith a
restricting the taking off timber except II
proportion 10 payments nnds,
BY order Jf tue Count,
CHARLES J. PESRY, Admir- OF
ISAAC Pussy, decd, lHn5era 2. ..
Modors, ClcNrdeld CO., MAY II, 1868.
5Eu>The Wcst Branch Democrat, WiIliaua
Pa, vii! iDser. four tiTe., ma send bin 10
bis oGce.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1863-06-03
THEDAILY EyENINGJOURNAI
AND THE
WEEKLY DEMOCRATIC LEADER.

These Democratic papers, lately published BY
Albert d. Boileau. Whose connection theroB..a
has entirely ceased are now published and oG-
ted by Charles N. Pine and Alfred Il, Lew
Is, and will, hereafter, DO oendscted fearlessly,
as organs Of the great Democratic Party. They
will defend the principles Of the COnsttulu1,
rights Of she States, and the liberties Of the peo.
pie.
The Evening Journal is published every a her
boon, Sundays excepted st SO por annum, G.
50 for six months, payable in advance, 1t cor
tains spirited articles on the political questions
of the day, with all the current news, Market anJ
Stock reports, and oil such matter US is usually
found IL a Daily Newspaper.
The Weekly Democratic Leader, Is a lnr-a
double sheet paper, containing eight pages, TO
ty-eigLt columns Of reading matter, and is fur
nished at the following tates
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1863-06-03
JDl2 ~ r. TN

az NC stoTe OF hIUHARD MDSSOP.
MOSSOP
Always heeps on hand a iull
assortment Of all kinds of goods required
for the accommodation Of the public.
Nov. IL, 1882.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1863-06-03
Five-TwentY =. S. Loan.

Ora wing @ per cent. Interest, payable c--
cry six months In Gold.
I EONARD, FINNEY eco. of CIearfcis. ~
IL subscription Agents 70 dispose Of this Pirs
Years T.. s. Loan. Amous. car be h,r
TO suit tho means Of different individuals-A.
interest being payable sas 70 b, accounted e.
aa'f yearly In G1h.
Anil 1853 -3n.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1863-06-03
car Time at Tyrone

4, ,,j aNttllt 2fth oTApul 1868, Passenger
,ts.r, tun W follows
rrttuArr. Nh'HE. rTr0F.
baltimore E1Irna II Az 81 a ~.
Mol Train w Pm o 10 g.. h.
TkHTwANp,
TttTta IHin, 9 80 I'm
TaSt Npil Train s 33 An.
II rough Accommodation 10 As An
Trains on the TrRoFE and CLRARrtrtp prRnch
leave Tyrone Tor candy Ridge nj g IS a. N. and
IT. ~
Trains on tho BALD BA0LE VALLEY road leave
Tyrone for Bollcfonte at 90 A. ".
Tie trains on thcce latter roads run to connect
with EAIfcts train and Mnll train Nest.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1863-06-03

The Democrats Of Pennsylvania, Maryland.
Delaware, and New Jersey, tits hoped win exer,
Themselves to give the Leader n large circulaticu
Address PINE & LEWIS.
No. lOS South Third st..
PHilcdel- Nin,
Vs. Write for sample numbers, whic5 vii sa
promptly printed, gratis.
NAV G, lSg
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1863-06-03
the Presidents asd Secretaries of the
Boards Of School Directors:

40 the Presidents and Secretaries of the
Boards Of school Directors:
Df reference TO the Pennsylvania School
ID Journal for March ard April, pages 2G2 and
294, it will be seen that tho Annual Certificates
Of Presidents and Secretaries are subject each TO
ten cents tax. But by an amendment to the law,
passed March Sd, last, and now just published.
the stamp required is only 8 FIVE cent one. It
will, therefore, be the duty Of the President to
attach to each Certificate a FIVE cent Government
The officers Of the different Boards. will, rs ear.
y ns may be convenient, send to me the Annual
Certificates, that the Schools "IIave been open
and in operation according 70 law," so that 1
may forward it to the Department that the war.
rant be issued at once for the Districts share Of
the appropriation.
c. b. SANFORD, Co. Sept.
Clearfeld, April %, 1868. 81
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1863-06-03

lONOs 1 MAJ
PHILADELPHIA & ERIE RAILROAD
''HIS great line troversss the Northern sat
a Northwestern counties Of PennsylvahI. e.
the city Of Erie, on Lake Erie.
II has been leased by tho Pennsylvania y. E..
to"d Company, and under their auspices Is b5-
ing rapidly opened throughout i's entire l. -r
lti8 now in use for Passenger az Freight t..
siness from Harrisburg to Driftwood ia For.
" milos) on the Eastern Division, and from
Sheffield TO Erie, (7s miles, On the Wcstcrr
Division.
Tina Of Passenger Train, at brjlroo9.
Express Train leaves eastward ."opN
LNpress Train arrives westward L &.
Cars run hrough WITHOUT CHANCE both whys
on these trains between Philadelphia md Loci
Haven. and between Baltimore and lock Haven.
Elegant Sleeping Cars accompany the Express
Train both TayF between Williamsp0rt aud BalG-
more, and Williams port an 4 Philadelphia.
For information respecting Passenger business
apply at the S, I. Cor. 18th and Market sta.
And for Freight business Of the Company
S b. Kingston, IT,, Cor. 18th and Market
sts, Philadelphia
J. W. Reynolds Erie
j. NJ. Drill, Agent n. G. p. r. BhlSmsre;
Il. H.. uoUSroS, Gent Freight Ag't, Phila.;
LEvIs L. HoUPT, Gent Ticket AEt, Philh.
Jos. D. porrs, Genq Manager, Wiliamspcrt
Jan. 81, 1909.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1863-06-03

e CENTS REWARD-Escaped from the
" premises Of the subscriber in Lawrence town
ship, on the Sd instant, without just cause, Au-
gustus Cornmesscr, an indentured apprentice, aged
about IS years, and having on his working clothes.
The public are cautioned against harborinx or
trusting him on my account, as ] will nav no
debts Of his contracting after this date.
JOHN POWELL.
Lawrence township, May IL, lS63.-pd.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1863-06-03
GOVERNOR,
Or any other man.

-, Remember the place, in tho MANsION
HOUSE, opposite the Bank.
RElRENSTEIN BROS. & co.
Clearfcld, April g., 1863, 3m.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1863-06-03

eEA We are requested TO state that the
Fair Grounds will be thrown open-to the
public uurieg Tuesday and Wednesday of
Court weeks.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1863-06-03

Tue WEATHER. Tho oldest inhabit,
anti is unable to renlem Der SO dry a May
as the late one. Crops ofall kinds-grass,
vegetables, fruit, &c, &c, are suffering
yVy much, and should The drouth contin,
uo 4 few days Longer, with the prevailing
cold sind, serious approximations may well
D.. rtteHotr.I
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-07-02

hammock, at the double blunder of BULBS Run,
and the single blunder of Balls Blutf-on the
broad prairies and mighty river-sides of the
Great West wherever the foe has been met in
tn" shock OF battle, there has our craft been
nooly represented, by those who have never
quailed, never vanquished, and if overpowered
sullenly retreated, like lion at bay, with
their faces toward the foe.
And some have fallen. Over their ashes the
sod grows greener in the calm sunlight of this
beautiful June. No monument marks their
last resting place, but they sleep not - I'M
wept, unhonored or unsungn In many a sad
heart is shrine dedicated to the sacred men,
DRY OF some fallen hereby many a hearth
stone Is there vacant chair, now hallowed by
the remembrance of loved one gone before
gone, not from the midst of weeping friends to
welcoming angels, but from the binding smoke
OF the battle, which enveloped his ascending
soul like robe of glory-gone, amidst the
thunders of the scene of mortal strife to that
realm of peace, where the wicked cease from
troubling and the weary are at rest. And
though IN contest, where all are brave any
distinction may seem invidious, among such an
army of patriots, we believe that no profession
has sent those forth better armed with true
patriotism and singleness of purpose-none
that have done their country better or more
cheerful service. While we mourn the dead
and enshrine their memories, let us also honor
the living by a due acknowledgment of their
virtues.