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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-03-17
Northern News.

Gen. Curtis is to be relieved from his CO nmand in
the West on the grounds of lneicency and dilator-
ness. Sumner Will probably succeed him.
Col. Harrington, of the department of Indiana has
issued proclamation against the society known as
*. q. c." He ali loyal men to shun this nest
OF traitors is his intention hunt them out and
me Q to them the punishment they deserve
The Herald ntmates that we will soon have stirring
news from the army OF the Potomac
Mr. Dumas, bearer of spatches to the French and
English consuls at Richmond arrived in Washington
IN the 0th. Ills dispatches are said be of great
importance. aud will be forwarded Immediately to
their respective governments.
The General Assembly of New York have unani-
mousiy ADOPTED resolution appointing committee
OF Two Democrats and tour X. ubicans 10 wait on
lincoln ana inquire the cause the a, rest and deten.
tion OF Certain citizens confined i'll Fort MciIenry
tel rible riot occurred at Detroit GA the sth-
twenty five buildings were deSroye and ta neoroes
killed
The Herald says if Lincoln with he vast resources
al his command and unlimited powers fails within the
aext SIX months TO crush the reot lion ne should be
lnipe a, he'd
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad has b. en- fully re
Jared and Is nos dong an enormous business. Five
hundred cars each Of nine tons capaeit half la
len with the products OF tue great West rive daily
n Baltimore Millions OF doia rs have been expended
IN repairing ths damage done by the rebels from time
TO time.
Andy johnson has arrived in Washington
The Her aid publishes report four ded on state.
ment OF Captain OF an Engsh vesse, az tsbrai tar
bat the steamer Alabama Was the 6th OF Feb
ruary steering south. and hat the 9th the fash
tug OF grns Was seen and the bursting OF shells, which
Vas evidently q contest between TWO vessels The
lighting was heavy, and shots exchanged rap
ldly.
The iron clad Galepa is the mouth of James river
watching he movements Of Merrimac 80 z.
Gen ouTns, formerly Of Gen Burnsl des old corps,
mas been sent west 10 supersede McCuok.
large number OF rebel prisoners, suppo ,ed to be
rom Virginia and Nor Carolina arri Sed IN Wash
ington frem Chicago the night of the 9TH INST Tor
urpOse OF exchange.
large nunoet OF spies and guer ijias ptured III
dissoufl have arrived IN Washington, ami are to be
ried Tor various offences uEder military laws.
Gold closed in New YORK the 7ih at 1856 Elk.
,.hanQe 10 I72.
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The Ipdianola not Blown Up.


The telegraph reported enormously
thai the Indianola had been blown up
by our own men.
The Yankees did send down a sstur-
retted monster" "a coal barge, with smoke
stacks and wooden gun, which, in the
dark, resembled a gunboat. 1t was fired
at by our batteries, and our gunboats,
being in disabled condition, dropped
down the river. But the men in charge
of the Indianola did not blow her up
An explosion was heard about one O.
clock Friday night, but it turned out to
be the magazine at the end of the canal,
which the Yankees blew up themselves,
surprising that we had organized an ex-
petition to take it. The Indianola is
being raised. She is already four feet
out of water. Men have been detailed
to work on her, and she will be fit for
service in about ten or fifteen days.
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resolutions relating to the restoration Of peace,
which were referred to the Committee on For
sign Affairs The consideration of the Tax bill
was resumed in secret session.
| SENATE. March 1.-THE Senate was occupied
lin the discussion of the report presented on
Wednesday, relative TO the privileges Of report
ers If the Press admitted TO seats within the bar
of the Senate. The reporter for the Enquirer
having on the 24th of February, retorted upon
one OF the Senator'S from Mississippi Mr.. BROWN
for denouncing, Unfortunately, the reports of
the proceedings Of the Senate in the course OF
tn. discussion of the Exemption bill and the
s.yie of the retort being deemed "grossly offen-
sive'' and svioiatiye OF the courtesy Of the Sen
ate'' the subject was referred TO special COM
mit.ee. That mmittee presented a formal r.
port defining the privileges OF reporters, and rec
| ommending the exclusion of the said reporter
from the Senate. The report was finally adopted.
Senate bill authorizing the discharge from the
army OF persons elected or appointed to civil Of
fees, was passed
HOUSE. The House was in secret session on
the Tax bill.
SENATE, March 49,
THE PRODUCTION OF PROVISIONS.
The resolutions of the Senate relative to the
production Of provisions, was returned from the
House with amendment, requesting the Pres
idenC to assure the planters that they should re-
ceive just compensation at the market value for
their products, etc., when impressed by the Gov
eminent.
The question was put on agreeing to the amend
ment and decided in the negative by an almost
unanimous vote.
HoUsE.-The consideration Of the Tax bill was
resumed in secret session.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-03-17
The Prospects of Battles in the West.

The Southern Crisis, published at
jackson, Mississippi, says that the plot
thickens at Port Hudson. It seems a
battle must, at no distant day, be fought
at that point. 1t will probably, judg-
ing from the past, be simultaneous with
attacks on several other important posi-
tons. The foe has heretofore acted up
on this plan Of proceeding. Rosencrans
will most likely make an assault upon
Gen. Johnston; Grant, perhaps lombard
Vicksburg, and some demonstrations
may be expected on the Atlantic coast.
We are hopeful Of our ability to repulse
the enemy once more, and make him
weary of biting the Tile.
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DIED.

In Middlebrook, af:er lingering Illness, on the eth
ult., in the 10th year of her age. MARY Eta, the
only child of the late E. G. Everett and his surviving
consorI Mary Elizabeth.
Possessed, in eminent degree of all that is good
in mind and heart, she was and lovely child
Too pure and good tor EARTH Jesus took her. and
she blooms lovely flower in the Paradise of God
She bore her last illness. as we'll all her former
saferings which were many with serenity and sub
mlssiveness seldom witnessed, in old or Young. No
more will her sweet voice be beard around the FIRE
side; more will she bow with her mother and her
granom oIher around the family altar. where she de-
lighted commune with God in prayer but, far hap
pier. she has joined The band Of Angels to worship
him more perfectly IN the upper Temple
"Youii miss her." but
Stay, dear friends, stay those rising tears,
That strive to cloud your eyes;
Eta, n,g freed fronl earthly cares,
Awaits you In the skies. C..
On July the 9Th, 1852, near Mt Meridian, Augusta
coun.y Va al the res ieace of the uIss Ewens of
wound received at tue battle of Port Republic GEO.
w. TRIM Bile, in The 33d year # MS age. He endur-
cd his severe atf1ict On wi'h unusual forttude and
chrls tian resignation giving assurance 10 his aged
f,ther and mother and all who yisi,ed him that dsa
had no terror, He was truly worthy young man as
citizen. patriot, aud chr staDiew We're his equals
Thus he died. defence OF his country, esteemed aud
iamenied b. all who him, evinced by the
large assembly that ateaded his funeral at Strait
Greek Church, where Years ago he was covered 10
God and joined the NJ. Church.
At his residence on Strait Greek, Rishland c.,
Va, JAMES TRlMBLE, ST., o! dropsy aged % yeaes
and Is days. He a Of unusual industry,
economy, honesty and kindness and above all, he was
A ran OF firm Christian integrity. He has been
worthy member OF the NJ. K. Church upwards of 80
years and has gone home TO Heaven to enjoy forever
he reward of the faithful. Thus. the allwIse and
nv sterous providence of God in less tnan year
has the father and two been taken away by death
J. P.
At his residence in Mo aterey, Highland county, Va,
March 18th. 1862, OF t. phoid fever III iRVEY TRIM
BILE In the 35th year IF his age.
He had been member of tne NJ. E. Church, for
several wears. He honest, ndu,t ious, peacea
ne, worthy citizen, and has left wifi. and chi
dren AID large circle OF relatives and acquaintance,
tn his loss but trust their loss his
nal gain.
At his residences near Stanton, on the 18th inst.
LIEUT.. GEOhGE II. MITCHELL, in the 49th year
of his age.
Of wounds received at the battle of Kirksvile No.,
DAVID c. HANGER, Of Monroe CO., Mo, son of ia.
cob Hanger, of Augusta co., Va.
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BY TELEGRAPH.

AUGUSTA, March IL "A special despatch from up
W. A, to the savannah Republic n, dated Charles
ton III b. says intelligence has been received in official
circles that Burnside has been assumed to the COM
mand OF the department of South Carolina and
Georgia - The attack i'll be made within the next
ten days, probably at spring tide, the 18th instant
1t s reported that the Catskil ronclad passed the
bar yesterday, on her ay to Port Royal.
Governor Brown will convene the Legs AZURE of this
State NGeorgla) on the 25t inst and will recommend
stringent prohibition Of the cultivation Of more cot,
the distllation of articles Of food
SECOND DESPATCH
CHARLESTON March IL The report is current here
that Burnside has arrived, aud taken command at
Port Royal
1t is said that this appointment was made to COM
prom SO the dlthcuties between Hunter and Foster
MOBILE March IL a special despatch to the Tri
bune d4ted jackson, l1th.7 saws:
Two Federat deserers arrived at Pamela to-day, who
orng infor aton that sixteen transports and seven
gunpoats are In Iaalatchie river. The whoe force
Is estimated at IA, 600 men
Inc deserters came the last boat through the Va
zoo Fass, which was badly damaged by snags and
a negro regiment is at Memphis from above.
heaole information resolved here states that the
most ample preparations making and nearly COM
Rlesed to give the Yankees warm reception on the
Iailahatchle river. My Information states that the
greatest confidence is in our ability to
Tallahatchie
Attack on Fort Pembertcn.
MOBILE, March IA special despatch to the Adj
Vertser and Register oaed Jackson to-day, says the
oiloWing olficiai despatch has been received from
General LAing
FORT PEMBsRToN, March I3 Il P, M.-There has
Deem terrific f:e by the enemy, I'm Interrupted for
.our hours from 20 to IL heavy caibre guns gun
boats, two heavy guns land, and one mortar. All
OF their guns from The boats, except. one, have now
Ceased hring, and the gunboa,s have retired round
the bend, eight hundred yards distant, showing one
gun
The eneny's gunboats and batteries constant
y bit, and large quan,ies of burning cotton were
struck from them We have lost some valuable gun
ners and few others. Thank God, our loss is small
so far The enemy's loss must be very, very great.
MARCH, l3, P. M Just as l sent off nay last dis
patch to YOU the enemy opened upon US again with
the guns of one gunbo4t the land battery, and one
i5-nch mortar, and kept u the fire with great spirit
until after sunset. The ammunition for our heavy
guns has just arrived.
Fort Peniberton is situated at the mouth of the
Tailahatche river, which empues into the Yazoo riv-
er, in Carroll county Miss about one hundred miles
northeast of Vicksburg
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Just before the Northern Congress
closed its session it ratified treaty with
the negro Republic of Liberia, which
provides that Liberians African negloes)
coming into the United States, ''shall
enjoy all rights and privileges which
are or may be granted to any other for
eigners, subjects or citizens of the most
favoured nation" This at once places
the negroes of Liberia upon a level with
the emigrants from any other nation
France, England, Germany or Ireland
and entities them to the benefits OF
the naturalization laws.
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FLEMISH OUrRAGE.-We have already recorded sc
many instances Ut Yankee cruelty and out age, thai
loinng more Is wanting 10 stamp the invaders with
eefna lntamy but toe following, from the jackson
Appeal, Is worthy Of ecoId
sometime since jis hawking party from the Fed.
al camps VISITED The residence OF Andrew Taylo~,
Esq an aged ge Itlemen residing near Collier vile
Shelby county, Tenn. Thar OBJECT being pin der.
and, supposng from appearances, the cefsnceess old
man had m ney they de,anoed IT. accompany ing the
emand with ieats, as the c,nsequen es should
ne refuse. Unaole to resist, al he bad was handed
ofer but this not satisfying wrstch BIO affected
10 believe he had more concealed they reoed to tor
ture to make him discover 1T Perisiing in his state
nent, which true, thai he had given up all he
,onid command be hung on his own premises =
In few moments he was taken down, and on still
assuring them that he will bout means, he Was
again hu up, when The seoundres departed leaving
hm to his fate, AS 1t WAS saf4 FOR them to d.,
% his neg rushed aud cut tim dow tie second
time. When thus released life was nearly extinct,
md although modical aid was at once procured, i've
avs elspse before he was able to speak, He has
since recovered from the injuries received.
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FOR the SPECTATOR

CAMP WINDER, VA. March 18th, 1863.
Mr. EDITOR Having noticed in the last issue OF
your paper an advertisement with my name attached
write You this uuie4 ton, requesting you to
withdraw my nsme from the advertisement as 1T was
piac there without my KIN wedge o. consent. The
gentl man who aced it there, nonce, signed his
name James X Polk. his real name is John = Hall.
have no desire to have my name heraided so con-
spcuous It rath n prefer to await my tlme so far
as my matrimonial affairs are concerned request
that yo make this explain alton of the matter Tor ne,
and also desire that you give Mr. Halls name 70 the
public that the ladies may know who IL IS tna is
really advertising for life
Very Respectful y, Yours, DO,
JOHN J. SIBERT
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-03-17

DUBLiC SALE.-Having rented the Farm on
L Which reside reir Jennings zap, will pro-
coed 10 sell on WEDNESDAY, the q of March, the
following personal property head vi first hor-
and co ts Some 10 Young cattle. 80 hogs Is
sheep 200 bushels oats, some hay, AID one or two
Wagons. At the same time and place / will hire a
woman who is an excelleut cook, washer and lroner
TsRms:-for all sums under five dollars cash
all over fl dollars credit of six months with
bond approved security, ii preferred the money
may be paid wien the purchase is made.
LAVINIA V. ALLEN Executrix
Mar I7-ot L. A Frazier decd
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Prisoners Captured.

The first of last week, Capt. Mosley
of Gen. Fitzhugh Lees Cavalry, cap
tured Brig. Gen. Slaughter, a Captain
and thirty privates, at Fairfax q. II :,
taking them from their beds. They
were greatly astonished at the presence
of the Confederate cavalry, and offered
but feeble resistance.
The prisoners have been taken to
Richmond.
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The Recent Terrible Railroad Accident in
the South.

Through private sources we get some particu-
'arS VI The late terrible railroad diSaster in Mis-
ssippi, by which more than fifty souls perish
ed. Tie direct Cause of the accident was the
washing away of a bridg re on the stream called
he West Chunkey-the result OF the recent
heavy rains. The train that passed over the
bridge previous TO the one to which the accident
occurred. found 1t almost submerged in water
tbs water being within few inches of the pird
ers on which the ties are laid-but by IN king
The passengers walk across, the train succeeded
IN passing over, but not without imminent dan.
ger. knowing that the bridge was unsafe and
that it would probably be swept away tn few
hours by the water and drlii-the stream swell
ling every minnte--the conductor cautioned the
section master to warn the next rain of the dan
ger before arriving at the bridge. He said he
would do so, but in this he failed, and the con-
sequence was tha the train that lett Meridian the
next morning, receiving no intmaton of the
washing away of the bridge, leaped into the aw-
full chasm, at fearful speed The scene that en-
sued is described by our correspondent as ap-
FALLING. Screams, cries, groanS-whole carloads
of human beings consigned to watery grave -
gentleman who was in the car nearest the en-
CINE, and succeeded miraculousIy in saving him
self, says that he does not think OF the thirty
men in the car more than three escaped. The
second car from the engine contained about fifty,
| ard it is thought that most of them also perish
ed.
The stream was SO much swollen at the time.
and the current SO rapid, that it has been found
impossible to recover many of the bodies.
On some of the bodies that were recovered,
were found large sums of money. On the body
of soldier, concealed in an old haversack, they
found forty one thousand dollars, making this
discovery just as they were about to bury his re-
mains. On the body Of another, were found
eight -four thousand dollars.
The loss of lie by tins accident will never be
known, but it must be immense. 1t is one of
the most fearful and appalling railroad catastro-
Plies that ever occurred in the Sou b. The sad
story is marked by that strange fatality that
marks all .reat accidents. The Goa motor had
observed great care and precautien, and had
stopped and examined all TIE bridges EXCEPT THE
ONE OF which this terrible sacrifice Of life occur
red.-Eramimer.
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Lightning and Sieef.

On Sunday night last, we were again
visited with lightning and thunder,
which YVES followed by sleet, and the
next morning our streets furnished lit
eral illustration of the scriptural phrase
--."22s soicked staadon slsgpevyplacss. !"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-03-17

The steamship Cornubia, from Ber-
muda, has reached Confederate port
in safety. She had been chased for
three days, and finally made her way
safely through five Federal war vessels
that were after her. She brings val
uable cargo.
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MARRIED..

On the Goth of February, 1868, by Rev. ]. Howe.
Mr. JOHN B. ANTHONY. of Bath county, Va, and
Mrs SOPHIA II. BEARD. of Rockingham.
At the residence of her grandfather Isaac Hardesy,
ESQ.,, in Harrlsonburg. on Wednesday morning last,
by Rev T. B. Bell, DR. JAMES II. HARRIS. of Mt
Meridian, Augusta county. and Miss LIZZIE A !,
daughter CT Joun E. Hardesty, decd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-03-17

The Band, of the 10th Va Regiment,
gave concert in the Court-H House on
Saturday evening last. We have not
learned the amount Of the proceeds.
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COFFEE.
just ie;eived per steamers -, from Mass u incu
ding The folio very and desirable goods
DRY GOODS
20 cases elegant Fancy aud Nader Prints
10 &C Black and White Pr.nis
'' 4 and "a English Grapes
10 9 2.o pieces lack Lustres and AIpaccas,
g l6o pieces Debeges aud Atiantas
d English Pins,
2O7O lbs best English Shoe Thread
1851 = Blue and w. b. Patent Thread
zooe dozen Coats, Ermens', and Brooks 200 yard
Spool Cotton,
1000 g. oss black aud white Suspender Buttons,
~ pieces Irish Linens and Hollands,
Oh fne printed CambIics
80 do elegant priniel jaconets,
Al do black and white and lancy Mu,fns.
20 do English printed Deiainss,
z do extra fine Scarlet Flannel
50 II best Needles,
$40 dozen Madden Cotton Hdkfs
i4U 8 Rubber Combs assorted,
1o2 lbs Sewing Twlne,
81 lbs best blue Servings,
SO dozen black Lace FAILS,
rs groes Closing Thread and Heel ball
so pearl Shirt Buttons, &c., &C.
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY,
2s2 dozen Pen aud Pocket Knives,
l54 do Table KNIVES and Forks
20 do Butcher Knives,
80 do Table aud Desert Knives,
IS 90 German Silver Forks, p
So do Scissors, assorted,
1860 do Table spoons, Z
143 do Tea GO.
24o do britannia Tea, Mustard and Salt Spoons
LA do Aloa:a Tea and Table Spoons,
% pieces Girth Web,
s cases COtton Cards,
SO Caststeei Hand Saws.
Is assorted Cash boxes.
"a gross Carpenters Plncets,
70 dozen Shaving Brushes and Boxes,
8 do Razor Strops,
do Steel frame Spectacles,
. do Powder Flasks, Pouches and Belts
40 Boxes Cleaners Soap
2S Bride Bits,
rs dozen Sheath Knives,
~ do China, Meerschaum and Rriaryood
Pipes, &c,
STATIONERY.
gao reams News and Printing Paper
a asS 10 extra ioilo Letter and Cap Paper,
geo do Rank Note Paper,
- do Copying and Blotting Paper,
10 M Commercial Envelopes,
aI6 PACKS Highland and Mogul Playing Cards
zoo gross Gii:ots Steel Pens,
~ 40 Penholders,
~ dozen Bristol and Fine Card Boards
is gross A, nUds Ink Powder
uozen Pocket BooAs, &C., &c.
DRUGS AND MEDICINES
kegs Chorate OF Potash,
casK Su phate Maguesia, ~
25o uz Quiniue,
81 oz Muriate of Morphine
90 lbs NlJ:ate oil SILVER
20 do .iaiep,
~ do Powdered Rhubaib
81 do Pulv Ipscac
do L, dide OF i'casa,
rs d. Tincture 0i Opium,
"a do fu.v- Tnrkev cpium,
"a DC Extract of Cofocynth,
81 do Pure -Chlorofoini
Blue Mass,
cases Castor OIL
case Taitigic Aed
3COU los Extraet Sf Haywood
zS EGGS III Caro- s-oda
"a los CIT Ointment.
COFFEE AND SUNDRiES.
1G7 bags prime Java Coffee,
30 dozen English Mustard,
6l5 French and Calf skins.
The goods will be exhibited On the several floors of
ar warehouse. and viii be ready for examination on
ne day beors the sale The goods will be soldln the
blowing OF del, VIZ:
Dsy Go IDS,
Hardware and Cutlery,
Stationery,
Drugs and Medicines.
Due notice will be given of the hour at which the
Office Will be sold.
the sale is not completed on Wednesday, it will
G continued ON Thursday.
KENT, PAINE Il CO Aucts
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To the Preachers of The Baltimore Confer
ence in Virginia.

WHEREAs, The condition of the country will, as it
did last year. render regular session of Confer
ence impracticable you hereby invited meet in
Churchvlle. Augusta county, Va, on the Sd Thus
day in March next at 10 o'clock, A.. NJ, to transact
such business as may be proper.
All intending to be present will please communicate
with Rev. D. w Arnold, Churchvil,e, Augusta coun-
.ty. Va. E. r. VEITCH.
FL
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AUCTION SALES.
BY BRUCE Il PECK, Au. tinncs re-.

WYE will Sell al our Auction Room ON MONDal,
w 23d INST, Court day i, tie following goods
140O yds Black and Fancy Prints,
5 pieces Bl4ck Alpaecas,
Curtain Muslin,
Linen Handkerc b ieis, Suspenders, Hooks & Eye
Crap. Sh.wis, Boys ADD aea's Cotton Hose,
Cotton Yarns, DC, &c.
Also
l Negro Girl, le years old.
March lit BRUCE PECk,
AuctiUpeerS.
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!. A.sinAnLE PROPERTY I'M sTAUN.

sSifi AnLE PROPERTY IN STAUN.
4 J TON FOR oALE-fhs subsc iber will offer at
public sal on the 23rd of NJ rich Court day. unles
sold privately before hat tme tn house and lot nox
occupied by him, ou tn diagonally opposite
the Virgi la Hotel This house contains Sixteen good
rooms, is we'll arranged tor boa ding house
There good spring under the hEasy and hydrant
the house
He will sell at the same tie all of his household
and kitchen furniture
He desires all persons indebted to him come for
ard and settle up. and requests persons having
CAIN asalnst hun TO present them that he may pay
them
Jan 13-tds. r. ]. RANKIN
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Concert at the Presbyterian Chur,

At the solicitation of many citizens of
Staunton, another Concert will be given
at the Presbyterian Church, on Thurs
day evening, March 26th, commencing
at 8 O'Clock. The proceeds will be ap-
propriated for the benefit Of the families
If soldiers.