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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-04

A LEoTURE ON CHAUCER.-0n Tuesday
evening, at Brainard's Hall, Mr. Bently will
deliver a lecture on one of the most inter-
esting topics in English literature" The
Character and Genius of Chaucer." " In
Chaucer," says COleridge, 4" take unseasing
delight" We may add that the general
reader will not be less interested.
Under nom de plume Mr.. Bently has con-
tributsd largely to the periodical press; and
We take pleasure in assuring the people of
Cleveland that they may expect both pleas
ure and instruction on Tuesday evening.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-04

FIRE.-AbOut half past one o'clock this
morning FIRE broke out in the fourth story
jof o'Brien's grocery store, on Superior street,
near the Square, which at one time threaten
ed the entire block. Considerable delay oc-
CURED before the alarm was sounded, and
when the engines arrived on the ground the
whole Of the fourth story was in flames.
The steamers soon flooded the building
and extinguished the fire before it had de-
scended to the lower floors. What amount
Of damage was done we are, at present, un-
able to state.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-04

THOSE wishing to avail themselves of q
good opportunity for recreation during the
pleasant months Of Spring, or during the va
cation Ofpublic schools, can do so by attend
ing the Morning Writing Glass at Bryant,
Stratton 4 Cos Commercial College, from 10
to II each College day, under instructions of
Professor c. E. WILDER. apr3:433
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LOCAL EOTTCRs.

THERE will be meeting of the 10th Ward
Union League at the School House, on Ken
tucky-St., this Saturday evening Mem
bers are requested to turn out, as business Of
importance is on hand.
By order of Committee.
apr4:lt L. D. HUDSON, Pres't.
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FROAI TENNESSEE.

CLARKsvILLE, April 3.
Last night the steamer Eclipse and Liz
Eie Martin, were fired into below here on
the Cumberland both escaped. Several
more boats are below The gunboat st.
Clair, which engaged the enemy, was Grip
pied but was repaired at Donelson. The
Glasgow arrived with gun. The
evening she was fired into at Harpsth
Shoals, the pilot and several Of the crew
we're slightly wounded.
LOUISVILLE, April 8.
The Democrats correspondent says the
rebels, under Van Dorm, are attempting to
flank ROseerans on the left. They are
crossing the river ct Palmyra. It's thought
Van Dorm has heavy supply Of artillery
and that the movement isarriving against
Kentucky.
It's rumOred that number Of bridges
are being constructed across the Tennes-
see, shove Florence, to connect the rebel
armies Of Tennessee and bIissi ssippi.
Rosecrsns has approved the sentence Of
the deserters in Wood and Palmer's divis-
ions.
Colonel Lowe, at Fort Donelson, tele-
graphs that the enemy are apparently in
force.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-04

Having purchased the business Of the late
firm of Wilson & Widdicombe, at 259 Superior
street, respectfully solicit aeontinuanee Of the
patronage extended to them, and hope by in
creased facilities, and a strict attention to busi-
ness, to merit the appreciation Of my friends
snd the public. WbI D. BAKER,
wholesale and Retail NeWs-dealer and StahoneT,
259 Superior street, and los Public Square.
apr2.4s4
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-04

A meeting of the 5th Ward Union League
will be held this Saturday. evening at the
Turner Hall on st. Clair-St., between Muir
son and Erie-Sts. Those who have not yet
Joined the League, and are desirous of doing
so, are requested to be present. apr4:It
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-04

large lot of good Furniture, Carpets, Oil
Cloths, &c, will be sold at the Auction Room
Of o. Cutter & Son, No. I34 Bank-St., this
Saturday. morning. Sale commences at \
past o'clock. Ali articles are from private
families. apr4;433
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-04

RAILROAD CoNvENTIoE.-The Spring
Convention of the Railroad Managers met at
the st. Nicholas Hotel, in New York, on We'd
nesday to arrange Summer timetable.
Erastus Corning acted as President, and
John D. Campbell and J. V. Baker, secreta-
ries.
The roads centering here were represented
as follows: Cleveland, Painesville & Ash
tabula, A. Stone, President; Cleveland, Co.
lumbus & Cincinnati, L. NJ. Huby, President,
E. S. Flint, Superintendent; Cleveland & To-
ledO, John Gardner, President.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-04

BOsToS, April 3.
The cargo Of the ship Star Of Peace
which was burned by the pirate Florida,
was estimated to be worth half million,
and was insured OF Sl68, 300.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-04

Is now due to every soldier who has been dis
charged by reason Of aOomds receiUed IN ser1sice.
G. G. Bruce, of Cleveland, Ohio, is the author
ized Agent for the collection of this bounty
Apply to him at once, in person or by let
ter, and to no other. Office in Lymans' Block,
near the Court House. marchI3:R28,
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NEW YORK 1lARKRT.-ApriI 3.

lBY TELE8RAPH
,ElOur-:Market dull and heavy and 5alOc lower
closing quiet
sales at Sc sO97lO for extra state; s7,sn974O fol
round hooped Ohio; and s. 45s IS Tor trade brands
Nhisky-market h avy and dropping Sales al
Mheat-Market dull, dropping and nominal.
COrn-Market dull aud lc lower. Sales at gOdg2C
for sound; S3ad9fc for unsound
Oats-Market in lair REQUEST Sales At s27s-c
for common to prime.
GOdee-Warket dull. Sales Of Java at ssc.
SuEars-Market steady. sales at Il54llI2c for n.
u; 95se1lO36c for n lutcavndo
ROriI-Market duIl and heavy
Beef-Market dull.
Bacon StdeH-Market dnll
Lard-Heavy and lower. Sales at IOJ1aIl5k-.
Butter-selling at lsG2Oc for Ohio; 2ld25c for
state.
Cheese--Market stea y. Sales at Is9l5o for com
mon to prime
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-04

Samuel Foljambe, War Claim and Pension
Asent--Ohice No. 6, Atwater Building,
Is fully authorized by the Government to pro-
cure Bounty Money, Back Pay, and Pensions for
Soldiers, or for their Widows and Heirs and In
valid Pensions for disabled Soldiers, ETC.
Business attended to promptly and honestly,
snd terms moderate mch2O4Ai
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-04

Situated on Merchants Avenue, University
Heights, near the Mahonmg Railroad Shops
The house was newly finished last year, contains
eight rooms conveniently arranged VIII be sold
sta moderate price and on easy terms if applied
for soon. Inquire Of
ALCoTT 4 HORTON, l41 Water st.
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NKw ADVERTIsEmRNFs

Harper Brother -HarPsr's Magazine
BIainard's Hall. uprez Green's Minstrels
Joseph niger To Coal Merchants
Cleveland Library Associaiion-Extra Lecture.
Bishop PoOl-Attornsys at Law.
Morgan, Root CO-MilHntrs Wanted,
Retibsrg& a Hausnan-F From Fa;ii
A. Wieaer Co-Bemovai.
No : Miami-st-B. aiding.
Wanted-A Lecturer.
K. sherman-Housss for Sale.
Sons Of Temperance Hall-LOeal Notice.
o. Cutler a &son-Auction-LOca Notice
10th Ward-LOcal Eo.ice.
4th Ward-l.Oeal Notice.
5th Ward-Loeal Notice.
9th Ward-Local Notice.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-04

GRACE CHURCH.-The pews ofthis church
will be rented for the ensuing year on Easter
Monday, April Oh, between the hours of 10
A. N. and P. n. apr3:433
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COMM ERCIAL.
CLEVELAND mARKFTs.
MORNING LEADER OFFICE,

MORNING LEADER OFFICE
FRIDAY EVENING, April ,, 1858. J
FIOur-sales small lots common grades red wheat
double extras at s6,259s37z; 80 bbls choice do at
s6,75, and 90 do at s5,s25k.
Wheat-Market dull and lower, with offers at
sl,s5
COrn-salel / car ear at CSC.
HighWines-Salesa at 45c
Butter-Sales common at 2lc, and choice at 2ic.
Cheese-small sales Hamburg at l5c
seeds-sales Of leo bushels clover at $3.50, and
small lots timothy at $500.
EgEs-Sales at l4c.
Hams-sales Of choice sugar-cuTed at DC.
ShOulders-Sale5 5000 rs at &C..
Potatoes Sales 1900 bush mixed, delivered, on
cars at 75c.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-04

THERE will be a meeting of the 9Th Ward
Union League at the "Wigwam" this (Sat.
urday) evening. A full attendance is especi
ally desired. W.P. FoGG, Pres't.
W. S. KERRUIsH, Sec'y. apr4It
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-04

DEETIsTRY-Dr. B. F. Robinson, Office
50 Wood street. All kinds Of surgical and
mechanical dentistry done, in the best man
ner and at a low price. dec2R27
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-04

An adjourned meeting of the 4th Ward
Union League will be held at No. Engine
House, Huntington St, this Saturday. eve
ming at o'clock. C. S. RAEsoM,
apr4:lt President
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-04

To RENT.-A part of a store with one
good window, on Superior street. Posses
sion given at !onee. Address drawer 1868,
Postofice, with name and place, apr3:434
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-04

SOIIed Stamp Receipts,
PosToFFICE, CLEVELAND,
March 26, 1868.
All stamps deposited for redemption at
this Office having been examined, am now
prepared to redeem all receipts given for the
same.
Holders of receipts living out of the city
can send them to me, and will mail the
amounts the receipts call for, less what have
been rejected. E. CowLEs, P. NJ.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-04

We are requested to say to the ladies
that Mrs. Shaw's new rooms will be open for
visitors to day, wednesday, with a fine
stock Of millinery goods. aprI:446
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-04

Dr. BETTELEY gives particular attention to
the treatment Of all chronic diseases, but
especially those of the Lungs, HomeopatIi-
caLiy. Office west side Of the Public Square,
next to the Bennett House. Residence 23S
Perry street. marl7:444
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-04
NY. MONEY MARKEF-ApriI 3.

AAA GAhAaAAFhsl
mOuey-Steady at per cent.
Sterling ExchanRe-Very dali and lower -
Bankers bills nominal at l686o GO.
SOid-Unsettled and irregular, opening at 525lc.
steady at 53i46534
tfOVernment StOcks-AIarket active O. s. 6's
OF 81 coupons lO5GlO54; 73l Treasury Notes lOi IA
leoA % Of ~ coupons, 975z; 5-2Os coupons, 1896
One Year Certificates g9sS; do new gs
state StOcks-Missouri 6's COZ.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-04

RELIGIOUS NOTICE-NEw CHURCH WORSHIP,
at Sons of Temperance Hall, Hofman's
Block, tomorrow Sunday, at 2 P. II. 1t
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-04

ONE full Scholarship in Bryant, strattOn
& Co.'s chain of National Commercial Col
leges, can be bought at this Office, if applied
for Immediately.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-04

Grand Concentration Of beauty, health,
comfort and durability Of the teeth secured
by using Hudson's Unrivalled Tooth Paste.
Sold by druggists and Dentists everywhere.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-04
N. Y. STOCK lIARKET-ApriI 3.

StOclB-Market steady and quiet. Chicago and
hcek Island e3i Pacific Mail lSS2{ New York Gem
tra ll25 Eric ~; GaleDa and Chicago 90; Cleveland
and Toledo g7i Pittsburgh, Ft. Wayne and Chicago
5S33i Michigan Southern and Northern indiana 81:
do guaranteed, 80; Cleveland and Pittsburgh 6sJ4
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BUsIEKss NOTICES


Having disposed of our News and Stationery
business 10 Mr.. ". D. Baker, we cordially So
ieit for him from our friends and the public, a
continuance Of the patronage 50 literally ex-
tended to rs heretofore.
Subscribers who have paid US in advance for
papers, magazines, ETC., will be furnished by Mr..
Baker, and all subscriptions due US should be
paid to him. WILSON WIDDICOMBE.
CLFFrIiNp. April ]. 1853
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-04

First Pages---LOcaI Items from Last
Evenings Edition will be f8und on our Isi
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-04

WADswORTH's Day Up" FOR CATARRH-
We do not hesitate to say we think this med
icine is the most valuable remedy for CatarrA
we have ever sold.
meh23 STRONG & ARMSTRONG.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-04

STERLING's AMBRosIA FOR THE HA1R.-This
article is becoming very popular, judging by
its extensive sale. We have just received
another large invoice.
mch23 STRONG & ARMSTRONG.
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DRES8MAKINe,

MRS. E. G. WELLS,
Fashionable Dress Maker.
Hg-Rooms over Morning Leader Once. in Ameri-
can Buildings.
E8Au Wo-k Entrusted to her viii be Faithful
ly DONE and arrsnted to give entire SatisfaetiOns
Cleveland March 20, ls63:433
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-04

WAETED.-In the job room of this office,
a good intelligent boy, from IA to l6 years Of
age
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-04

RENTING OF PEws,-By advertisement,
it will seen that the psws in St. Johns
ohnrC West Side, will be rented at 10 A. n.
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SEWING MACHINES,
febs,Al

A full assortment constantley on hand. Ws
deal in none butthe best.
G. ". ORowKLL q Co.,
febs,45l III Superior st. Marble Block.
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DENTISTRY.
| SINGLE TOOTH 81 90.

AhIIEIUIAI ILHIHl IIIIIY
upon Vulcanized Rubber Base, with Q -, o,, -, 8
ssrting, is pronounced by all to be q "a eg " IL
and useful in Rating, Speaking Cd sinii iiG1iAS I
can be fitted over any remaining foots Vifbo1f vi11
mer prices. Experience has ,;rongbf ~ ~ ~ -
our Pr9tesss9 70 50 high degree Of perfection that
inconveniences 90 the Petients and 11disf5,
from AatuT9i Teeth, sor go, SI5 and s2O b set,
and Public Square, (sOuth side \ SA'oAi 'S''
HALLTWEI.I, 4 IA uTuIa
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GREAT RBTBUsIAsM OFTHE PEOPLFl

Another Grand Rally of UniOnists !
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FOR SALE OR RENT.

ENOR SALE.-LOr ON PITTSBURGH
II ST., west o. Perry-S l29 fs stfront an running
L the Canal will se ths whole part. LOT the
northwest orner Of Bridge Hnd Burch-St5 60 fcet
'front.' and i2O feet deep 10 alley; price only S4U
Double House aad Lot, Nos . d 6 bbey-St. $500
House and tot, No. Z Abbey-St ES-A address Box
1870, Post Once mar30:336
ITO LET-FRONF 0FFICR. % FLOOR
Il Marble Block, 2u sUperior-St.
FOR SALE-lO1z acres on St Clair-St., miles out,
choice Garden Land, well Improved and good Build
1ngs- s5,.m. JOHN G. JENNINGS
DOR SAL E.-THE DWELLING
Il House, No. $40 Supsrior-St., with modern i'm
" Diogpments, barn. &C. Lot 53 by 200 feet Apply on
prCmi os, ortO JHO. g. JENNINGS,
mchy 2i superior st
4 SPLENDID COUNTRY -
IA Residence. TO LET.-A Country iiiI
Residence on Euclii- st half mile beyont -
The CRY Limits. Good Frame House and Barn, with
d teen OF land. Will rent 90 reasonable terms
For particulars, enquire of AOCH, LEVI MEYER,
No. III Water-st. febl9
ITO RENT-SEVERAL COOP OFFI-
CEs and Stores for rent in the American Build
iugs. For terms, apply to =, ,,,,,,,,,.s
feblsRI2 Ofioa Of RauueV, Backus Noble.
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FINANCIAL.

W. ". WRIGHT is paying 2 to 4
per cent. for Bank Of State
OfIndiana, and higher rates
for Geld. Silver, Demand
Notes and Canada Money
Ghan any other House in the City.
50 SUPERIOR STEERT.
rnarchIa
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WAR CLAIMS.


80idIers' Bounty, Pay and PenEiOan.
We are authorized by Government to collect
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d AISINS-IN WHOLE, HALF AND
-fahll MOULIN 3 HUMsEN.
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PAPER MANUFACTORY.

CJRVELAND PAPER COMP'Y
T-Manufacturers Of NEWS, BOOK ana "hAF
Sff1, PIPER Orders Allied promptly.
S-Ssa 4 ~ TTanssd 0fica 10 huner -,
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sH PLAs TER s,
Gold,
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FRUIT, &C.

NJ EW FIGS-IN LARGE AND
Afebli MOULD NUMsEN.
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CHRISTMAS HAS CoNE.-0nce year we
greet thee, thou venerable guest Of our child
hood hours. Yes, even now, as the gray
lights of thy daWning glimmer on the East
srn sky, We hail thee for all thou hast been
in the joyous days Of lifes early morn. The
sweet memories Of that golden prime come
thronging dreamiIy into our hearts. We
are once more child and have all the dear
beliefs of childhood in our faith. We go re-
luotantly to our little bed. wishing that the
night would wing itself away, that the
blessed morn might come again. We dream
Of good old Kris "With his merry horses 0, +"
gliding, with the swiftness Of vision from
house to house, to reward children that are
good. By the magic miracle of dreams, he
descends the chimney that roars with the
fierce winter winds, glides nOiselessly as shad-
oWs through the brain, to whore the expect
ant stocking hangs by the wall.
He pauses only long enough to gladden.
our young heart in the morning with the tri-
umphaut throb of joys realized. And then,
when the first blush of the blessed day is
playing sweetly with the snow-clad hills,
With bounding hearts our boyish feet run
wildly to greet the lazy sleeper with start
ling "Wish you Merry Christmas" 1t is not
necessary that the memory fyule logs blaz-
ing on the hearth, should recall the sweet,
long looked for day OF Christmas. 'Tis
enough to fill a lifetime with the holy recOl-
lectiOns of childhoods hours, to have, at three
years of age, woke to the possession Of a
sugar lamb which you carefully preserved
and at last ate sitting in a sainted mothers
lap.
AhIMay God bless the innocent hearts
that pray in dreams through the long atch-
o. Of this night, while tho bright stars sleep
50 pescefuliy in their far of homes.
May God bless the sin-siCk wandsrsr who
this night, with penitent heart, goes back
from the dismal missry Ofhis present life to
the holy thoughts that cluster in bright halOs
around the years of childhood.
Nay God bless all, so that when another
gear is numbered with the dead, wemay all
have sweetly sad memories Of year we'll
spsnt.
Andws would not forget in Our prayer
those who only dream of home and halloWed
drssides. whether bivOuaoing on the bat
tie field or cOmmuning with the dark waters
of the great sea; wherever soldier or sailor
may they too be blessed.
And as the morrOW's morn is the ushsring
in Of the memory of His birth, may years
fight be the glad fruitiOn of a nations birth
into Joy and Peace evermore.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-12-25

RENEMBER THE PooR.-It should be
borne in mind that at largely attended
meeting Of citizens, Wednesday evening, it
was deemed advisable to open a room during
the holidays in which Our citizens could de-
posit such articles of clothing and food as
they might wish to give to the poor and from
which the proper distribution could be made.
A room in the AtWster Block, adjoining the
Banks, has been selected and will be kept
open every day from this morning till the
5th of January.
tits we'll known to those who have paid
s.tention to these matters that there is much
alfsring among the poor of the city, and 4
q therefore incumbent upon us all to give oi
our abundance to relieve the wants of ouI
suffering fellow citizens. The plan adopted
permits the acceptance Of any article Of
clothing, even if of little value, and of any
article Of food however suall in quantity.
Anything will be acceptable, and 1t lies
therefore in the power Of almost every one
to do something.
The benefactions will be distributed ly
the committees of ladies in the several
wards, which were organized some tint
since, and which have thoroughly csnvasssi
the city, and may be said to know the where
abouts and the necessities Of every poo
family in the city.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-12-25

CoNsURIPrs TO THE FRONT - EERoLLED
MEN OF TIE FIRST WARD. "A number Of
your fellow citizens have formed an organ
ization, for the purpose of filing the quota Of
the Ward without subjecting you to draft.
Many Of them have been laboring at this
work for the last month, day and night.
They are laboring for you Mon who are
not subject to military duty, and have no
personal interest in the cOnsoription, are Civ
ing literally of their time and money, TO
save YOU and yeur families from the burdens
consequent upon your being drafted into the
service. The greatest encouragement they
meet with, ia the apparent want of in
terest on your part in this movement. There
are six hundred men enrolled in this Ward,
under this class. We are holding two or
three public meetings week for their bene-
ft vet at no time have we been able to se-
cure the attendance of a hundred of them,
TO CO. operate with us. You cannot expect
these exertions to continue successfully with
out your direct assistance and support. 1t
ia impossible. Our quota is ninety men. If
this number, even, would take hold OF this
work earnestly, We could hnish It oy the
close of the year. The time IN which you
can avail yourselves of voluntary enlist
the Provost Marshal will have your name in
his wheel of destiny, for the purpose Of ind-
ing YOU a "situation under the Government.
/ Now is the time to push on this work. An
other week may entirely change our prospects
of success.
In Congress they are proposing changes in
the eonscription act. If they manifest an
intention speedily to abolish the distinction
| between the first and second classes, and re-
neal the $500 oommutatiOn clause, there may
4 be at once a panic in the recruit market; the
price Of substitutes may 60 up, so as to rem
/ der it impossible to fill our quota by Ward
boupties to volunteers. Then the drafted
man who "oannot possibly CO." will have
his candle lighted at both ends, and he must
q fail in" or without delay buy substitute
"A best he can. Now take hold of this work
earnestly, young men, and We VIII pull you
through It can be done if you will it
Lend US hand all round, and We will make
tho strap and buckle meet by the 9Th Of Jan
uarv, with shout for the First Ward and
/ the Union.
We hold three publie meetings this week
/ at the Engine House on Champlain street.
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings
\ Come out to these meetings, and your time
and exertiOns will not be lost. Every man
can do something to further the eause. He
can give subscription, pick up recruit,
send is a name or two that has been over
/ Iooksd in the enrolment of the Ward, or re-
mort some man who has been enlisted in the
| Ward and not credited to US.
| By order Of the Association.
]. s. Brown, Sse'y.
A. G. COLwKLL, Chm. dec22:lSOu-th-f