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SIERgNER'S
BALSAMIC COUGH SYRUP,

For Coughs, Colds, Group, Uhooping
Cough, Asthma, BIZ onchitis, Splitting
Blood, Pam md Wenkness of the
BreaSf, Difficulty Of Breathing, &c.
THIS is no new remedy 1t has been
j used for n number of years in Maryland
and parts Of Pennsylvania. aud has wher-
known. acquired imp reeedened
reputation for curing the various diseases
for which il is recommended. yoUT
so apparent is its usefulness and so re-
maIkable have been its cures. that it is fast
supcrscling every other remedy for those
diseases. The afflicted rely upon its
doing as much tor them, and III many
more than amy other remedy now before
the public Chill
1t is recommended and prescribed in the
practice OF large number of the mos, Intel
ligent and able Ply sicians of Maryland 1t 3,e,
is used and considered an indispensable
household remedy by large portion of the
| first families Of the state Ga,
1t is used by all classes Of society. and the '"''
| universal opinion is that it is good THIS
SrRrr Is PURELY VEGETABLE CoMrouND. A.
1t is pleasant to take and never does injury. 4'o
| liut o" ing t" lis purifying qualities, must
! do good under any circumstances. liz effects
; are truly wonderful, soothing. calming and -,
allaying the mos violent Coughs, purifying ehlia
strengthening and ihyigora.iis the whole
! system, calming and soothing the nerves,
; aiding aud facilitating oxpcctoration, and
| healing the need
! DISEASED LONHS.
Thus striking at the root of disease, AMI
| driving it from the system
| Group. die Of
| This disease is anuounced by difficulty of
| breathing. shrill whstlipg or Wheeling,
| hacking cough and Threatened suffocation,
| &c. 1T mostly occurs in young children Croup
| No child need die Of Group if this Syrup is
| properly used, and used in time Mothers
who have croupy children should watch
| the first show of the disease, and awaysif This
| keep this remedy at hand
| For cough after measles this Syrup is
| most excellent. Experience has proven that
| it is cquaed by no other preparation Su,un
| The price OF the remedy is such as to "T
| place il within tho reach Of all the Door ms
well as the rich, and every person should
| have it. ::
Every person should have it in the house
1t Is Il true and faithful friend to all who
| value health and wish to secure themselves
against that most terrible disease consu MP. "Se"
non. 1t will be found the most useful ms
well MS the cheapest family medicine in the
| world 1t has been used for the last four IN
years with success without a parallel
PricG 40 cents per bottle, or three bottles
for Sll0 time.
Prepared by S. A. FOIrTZ 4 BRO
Westminster, Nd
For sale by DR.. H. IT, MITCHELL. Eiktvn,
and druggists and Ssorekeepers generally
Nov IS, lS63-ly
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Or. Buns peutal Golumu.
Respectfully Dedicated TO the
Public.

In this bright land where beauty rci4ns supreme
Aud all lS,y homage To the witch ing IueeH
Where thousands visit each Cosmetic Mart
To learn h"N she improves by every art.
How she preserves her charms from -a, decay;
And shines in rising oplcndnr day Icy day:
Lean this. more lasting than the lHutr wreath,
That If all charms, the host Perfect Teeth
without these. eyes. complexion. hair, vain
As summer sky upon desert plain.
We like not hoauty's happy iac" It lone:
But think Sunhj Teeth til" richest gift we own;
For we enjoy our tirsl. draw cheer and health,
better prize tian handsome face or wealth.
tnfurtgnatcS who wish their joys combined,
Are begged to call upon the undersigned.
Whose long-tri"i Drntal skill HnI cunning hand,
Will every patrons want full understand.
lie II quiz, KY furnish for the lowest sum.
Bright sets of Teeth ami Ariiriai Gums;
AiliNing all s-"ilrc with sub neat care.
That none will knu" hut nature put them there.
His Plugging Cement soon make bad Teeth sound.
And here ''a anwcrr els" can il I've found
He extracts T""th with 'iuickne.s ana wi.,i elac,
And every lady patient he can please.
If you've ucrv"Gs Tooth that's somewhat Gone.
And Vet too tiinii feel to have il drawn
lust call on him; hell let your Tooth remain:
His Merry" Paste kills the nerve and without pain.
lie also makes favored Drnrilicc.
That's celebrated by each Beau and Miss;
Twill whicn Teeth and make the breath 81 Get
That love will huvar where persons meet.
Then from lfc'- joys and marral" be not Larr'd
BY Teeth like tomb.stoicS in al old ravcyard.
Ire pulls out StumpS that make unpleasant breath
ConSigning t"othache to the hands Of death.
Call on the undersigned without delay,
For every service in the Dental way.
ii" still attentive waits at yuur command,
Offering his well experienced hand.
March a. 1864. DIR. B. j. BING.
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FOU1Z'S MIXTURE,

TIE Is safe and reliable remedy for the cure
of Rheumatism. Painful Nervous Alice
tons Srrains, Burns. Swelibgs, and all
BEST diseases requiring an external application
on Man.
On Horses it will never fail to cure the
LINZ Pol'.Evil, Fistula, old running Sores. or
MESr s"eeny, if properly applied For Sprains
Scratches. Bruises, Cracked Iloofs Chafcs
FOR Saddle or Collar Calls. Cuts or Wounds. is
is an intnlliblc remedy. Try it and be CON
WINGED of its great efficacy
MAN RHEUMATISM
Persons afflicted with this disease, no mat
ter Of how long standing, can be promptly
AND and eHectua'ly cured by using this Mixture
There is nothing in the world SO sure anil
so good to take away bad Corns and cure
Beast Frost Bites as this preparation Try it AMI
satisfy yourselves. Price % and 80 cents per
new bottle Prepared by
5. A. FUUiZ & BROTHER.
Westminster. Md.
in uSeI For sale by Dr. II II MlrruELL, EIkton,
and Druggists and Storekeepcrs everywhere
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NOTICE..

NOTICE..
FARMERS, Merchants and Mechanics, pause
and reflect before giving out your work.
AFTER having ten years experience AS a praC
teal workman, at my trade. invite all who
desire work done with neatness and despatch
to give me II call. am prepared, with first
class workmen, to clean and put in order
Hot Air Furnaces, Ranges, Cooking Stoves,
&c, also to do Roofing, Spouting, Lightning
Rodlng and repairing at short notice, and
guarantee the quality of material and work
satisfactory, as all work is superintendent
personally by me. Work done at city prices
Send in your orders whenever conveni.n nj
and they will be promptly attended TO, by
JOHN PRYOR.
Firm of Pryor 4 Bro,
(Cantwcll's old stand,) Elkton, Md.
Aug. l, 1868.
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SOUND ARGUMENT ON
UNSOUND TEETH,

4 MONG the numerous inventions made and
IA perfected in this country, ranks high the
useful art of Dentistry! But why Because
Teeth we use to chew our food and tools kept in
good order are always preferable to work with.
On our teeth depends the shape of our mouths
which should never be suffered to become I'M
pleasant to behold.
1t is, t" great extent, owing to the condition
of our teeth, whether we enjoy an agreeable
breath or otherwise. 1t is often caused by the
inpericci"n Of our teeth, when we find it diff.
cult 10 articulate well. OF all the ornaments,
beautiful teeth are the most useful they are not
destined for particular occasions or seasons. nay
we need them constantly; and we should there
fore feel greatly indebted To the art of Dentistry
Now-the best way OF proving to me the cor
RICHNESS ot my argument, would be Il speedy ;I-
plicatun of all those in need of artificial teeth
which will be furnished in the most approx cd
style. DIR. b. j. BlNG.
Jan 1861. Elkton, Md.
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Shriner's Indian Vermifuee.


ClNCE the introduction of this beautiful Pre-
~ partition, it has been steadily advancing into
public favor. Its astonishing efficacy in eNpc-
ing. olhis mas *##%x#x%** won for it many
ir'ehdS wherever I 4 it is known and
'hese sPcaKlhgit Its III ( praise TO Others,
so that it is fast \ 4 being introd,
ced into every DESTROY / family n the
becoming immense . WORMS. T T'" make 'of it sill i
more worthy the :. 4 preference nj.
ready shown it. the &*##&Nx#Nw Proprietor /,
putting it up in much Landowner style than
formerly 1t is now prepared with The greatest
care Of uniform strength with plain directions, so
that amy one can administer it,
1t is entirely Tegetabie-Pertsctly Safe
md HarmIeSS.
And has never been known to fail to expel womrs.
where worms existed The Proprictors boldly
assert that 1t is superior to any other preparation
in the world
iy1A Ask for SlIRINER'S INDIAN VERMl.
FlGE. and take other.
tS5TPrice % Cents per Bottle.
Prepared by s.. FOUTZ 4 BRO.
Westminster, Md.
For sale by DR.. II II. MITCHELL, Elkton,
and Druggists and Storekeepere everywhere.
Nov IS, lS63-ly
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IMPROVED Skcins and Boxes for road
l. wagons, from the celebrated " Carbon
POGO lron," unequalled by anything in the
market. In order to avoid getting spuri-
ons article, get them from
mar s Z. W. STAPLES.
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Baker l. Brown,
10 Pratt and Concord streets,
BALTIMORE, MD.
LNDGE TOOL MANUFAC1URERS, and
IL BRASS FOUNDERS. Dealers in
Hardware Il Metals {;
Also, all kinds Of articles for
STEAMBOATS, and VESSELS.
Superior lot Of
GRINDST0NES,
LAMPS,
STEAM GUM PACKING,
BASKETS,
LEATHER BETTING AND RIVETS,
Iackscrews, Fead Pipe, Sheet Lead, &C.,
and Grinding OF Edge Tools of I'LL kinds,
by Steam Power, in Il few minutes.
march 26, 1S64-1y
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Japanese Tea

TUST returned from the city with large
y assortment offspring Mlllenary and Fancy
Goods She asks the patronage of the old
stand. s"@ MARY A. JONES.
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F0 u Il US
Celebrated Horse and Cattle
Po"DICEeS.

POWDERS.
TliESE Powders have proved. after
i trial of several years. to be superior
to any preparation of the kind in USE
The chief superiority of these Powders
arises from the fact that they arc CON.
posed of Medicines that have Laxative
Tonic ard Purifying properties The
= Laxative elects crudites from the stom-
a nch and intesines; the Tonic gives
q Strength to the system Of the Horse. and
=. the purifying medicines contained in
them cleanse the blood and lay the
u foundation for healthy and vigorous
~ circulation. The use of them improves
the wind strengthens the appetite and
u gives the horse fine smooth and glossy
skin-thus improving the appearance,
vigor and spirit of this noble animal.
These Powders are not intended ms
most powders are, to bloat the animal
so ms to give him the appearance of
being fat when not really so-hut, to
remove the disease and promote his gen
eral health.
These Powders will strengthen the
stomach and intes;incs cleanse them of
offensive matter. and bring them to u
healthy state. They are sure proven.
tive of Lung Fever, and certain remedy
for all diseases incident to the Horse. as
Chambers, Yellow Water. Distemprrs
Founder, lIeaves, Slavering Coughs
fefers, Loss of Appetite. and Vital En-
ergy, &c. These Powders, if used two or
three times week, through the winter
and spring your Horses Will never get
the Lung Fever Collie or it's A few
doses Of these Powders will remove tho
worst Cough ON any Horse. Were own
ers of llerses to feed few doses of these
Powders every year they might save the
- lives Of many valuable Horses
q .MiLCH COWS.
The properties this Powder possesses
= in increasing the quantity of Milk in
Cows, give 1t an importance and value
= which should place it in the hands Of
every person keeping a Cow. In fat,en.
: ing cattle, it gives them nm appetite.
a loosens their hide, and makes them thrive
much faster.
HOGS.
In all diseases of Swine as Coughs,
n Ulcers in the Lungs and Liver &c, by
putting from half paper to a pap-r of
q these Powders in a barrel of Swjil the
above diseases can be cured or entirely
3 prevented. BY using these Powders the
N Hog Cholera Can be prevented Prepared
by S. a. FOUTZ Il BROTHER.
Westminster, Md.
For sale by Dr.. II. II. MITCHELL. Eiktol
and Druggists and Storekeepers everywhere
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Stores ono Iinuare.
Gas Consuming Cooking Stoves.

NNllESE Stoves have hollow CRATE of such
i form that the air, entering through
holes in front OF the stove, must traverse
one bur after another before it ESCAPES iuto
the buck fire plate. which is also divided
into passages through which the air must
pass before it escapes through perforations
into the fuel, so that the latter is subjected
to two series Of thoroughly heated air which
tend cffecthally to consume the gases mixed
with the product of combustion. The advan-
taees Of this arrangement is the great econ
omy in CONSUMPTION Of fuel, and the thorough
equaliziag of the heat throughout tn. oven.
The stoves are warranted to give satisfac-
ton, and are offered at city prices for cash.
E. W. STAPLES.
p. S.-Wood can be used in the stove as
fuel to great advantage. (sept s, 1862.
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ii coTsksf ERrLg 10 rHy FOLLOWING CERTIFICATES:
BALTIMORE, Fe 2hth, 1864.


III cof'sks. ERrEg TO rty FOLLOWING cERrIrIcArEs:
BALTIMORE. Fe 2hth, 1864.
Having known Nr. Fletcher II. Marine for many
:eus past We take pleasure in stating TINT We know
him t" be gentleman in whom the utmost condolences
may les placed. in the transaction Of business lie Is
prompt, attentive, uhligns and Rclinble-E"ert Tur-
n"I, I.sq. Dealer III Fertilizers john W. Run & Co.,
Dry Goods H. :. Facy. Druggists Lev. c. u. Tirpctt,
ta.t Baltimore Conference: Kev. A. q. Maratt T. Is.
= N..iiani'slurgh, Pa: Rev. A",rew Mansiip lia;
ssr "h hq e1 WIZ. 'sls s r". h'"M 6rr rs
l""ks.llot.; Tucker smith Boot and -ilus Dealers
baltimore Md; Hon. T. Holiday Hicks, u s. S.. Cam
bridge, Md; W. T. Mclaughlin, Attorney at Law York,
Rock HIl, Ken, co., Md. December 2lst, 1868.
This is certify that during the last six years have
been both directly and Indirectly connected with Mr. +.
/. Marine in business and take pleasure in stating
fist during that time have alway. found him practi l.
cal, INDUSTRIOUS business man. most uuqur-tioab
integrity. possessing the confidence Of all tho business
iouii, most respectfully, c. A. LEARf.
D.sroN, Caroline county, Nd.
"a rHx BUSINESS rrGLlC:
After eight years connection with Mr.. F. T. Marine, as
aurocsry and Commission Merchant. take pleasure in
Recommending him business strictly correct,
And must say that he has my entiio conhdrnce
NM. NJ McMAlAN, Sheriff.
H.vRE DE GRACE Hartford county, Nd.
M. +. u. NAvIYE Sir say that y,m al
-sI dealt correctly and satisfactory to Ills for all the
business We have had y"u to do for and We always
re- ,nteni amy persons that Know to You; ami You
can names for any ,laton that you
wsut Yours,
December Goth, 1863. SPENCER WRIGHT.
VIEasA, Dorchester county, Md January lst 1864.
Ma. i. 4. MARINE :-Alkw ine the beginning Of
the I" extend t" You my most hearty c"nsrat-
uistionN for " satisfactory manner which You have
given for several YEARS. The sale Of cosg nmcns
which have intrusted to your hope in the flu.
tir- that may Ire abb. to increase those coi.gnmcnts
And that YOU will receive from the public very liberal
patronage. THOMAS HIGGINS.
PorrER's LANDING Caroline county, Md.
Mr. :, Z. MARINE -IIaying been intimately acquaint-
Ell with thecharacter Of your business having EXTENDED
IL your five years the sale Of my produce all
account. have proved satiaiactury and in the future
expect t" patr"nzr your house. My advice to all per-
suls having Grain pru.luce to extend to Commits
sion Merchant may rely confidently having not the
least apprehension but lind yuu honest in all respects.
Yours, BIG. STEVENS.
march 10, lS6I-Cm
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BALTIMORE
~ BALTIMORE
TO FARMERS
DAIRYMEN &COUNTRN
MERCHANTS.
ALL WHO HAVE FOR SALE

LLOUR, Grain, Clover and Flax Seed,
Il Tobacco, Hay, humber, Stavcs, Tan,
Bark, sheep, Calves, Poultry, Eggs, Ba-
con, Lard, Butter, Cheese, Game, Vege-
tables, Wool, Rags, Furs, Skins, Fruit,
Green and Dry, &C.,
Can have them well sold at the Highest Price
III Baltimore, with full Returns always within
Ten Days of their reaching the City, by for
wardiI.g to the Commission House for Cuun-
ny Produce Of
F.E. MARINE,
n. E. Consr Of Frederick X Pratt sts.,
BALTIMORE, MD.
CO The highest charge made is five per
cent. Goods Of every description except
Liquors. purchased and forwarded with des-
patch, when either cash or trade accompa-
mes the order.
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TRAYS AND WAlTERS.-A beautiful
L tment Of Trays and Matters for sale cheap b.,
80 Y, W. STAPLES
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RooFlNG, SCOUTING and Lightning Roding
IL done in superior manner, by
Aug. |. .-r Pryor 4 BRO.
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COFFEE MILLS.-A lot of Coffee Mills at old
~ prices, by PRYOR 4 BRO.
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must not forget to make mention of the
Grind Stone llangings with tangc and nut.
The rollers are accurately turned instead of
beng ground as some are. They are cheap.
For sale by mar 81 +. W. STAPLES.
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nDD CASTINGS can be furnished for stoves eff
~ all descriptions at the shortest notice. by
Aug |. PRYOR RRO
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OUTER sCALES--A good article of Scales
~ with Dish and Weights, from OF to 2 lbs
For sale by f. w. STAPLES
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For Coughs, Colds, Group, Whoopiag
Cough, Asthma, BIZ onchitis, Splitting
Blood, Pam md Weokness Of the
Breast, difficulty Of Breathing, &c.
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GAIT by the sack Rock Salt; Turk Is
- Island. For sale. d. SCOTT Il BRO.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-03-05
The Funniest Joke Vet.

The funniest joke ''Old Abe" has yet per-
petratcd is reported by telegraph. A dele
CATION of Louisiana negroes waited upon
him on Thursday evening, claiming the
right of suffrage for themselves and the
.'colored brethren" in Louisiana. old
Aben received them kindly, and assured
them f 1t became necessary in putting
down the rebellion thatnegroes should vote
he would grant them that privilege.
This is by far the richest joke ''0ld Abe"
has yet produced. 1t will certainly have a
prominent place in the jest-book Of some
future "Joe Miller" and cause broad grin
on the faces of millions yet unborn. Just
think of the Presidents anticipated neces-
sity of having negroes vote in order to put
down the rebellion. But that's the joke.
The serious part, or the scream of the
joke" is, that "Father Abraham" antici-
pates that he may need negro votes to help
re-elcct him. Then will come the necessity
for negroes to vote, in order to put down
the rebellion. This is the point of the
joke; ''this is what's the matter" *
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-03-05
A Fight Near DaItOn--.Bravery of
I. Ohio Regimeufa.

A correspondentwho was with our forces
in their recent advance from Chattanooga
into Georgia, glcans the following particu-
lars from an intelligent staff officer:
Gen. Cruft engaged the enemy with
Crosses brigade on the 24th ult. within
three miles Of Dalton, with artillery and
infantry, driving his pickets in and pushing
him one mile. On the morning of the 9th,
Baird's division of Palmer's corps arrived In
support Of Cruft. Baird threw in his force
on the right his right wing resting on
Rocky Face ridge, the left on the slope of a
lesser ridge, running along the valley
Turchin's brigade had the extreme right,
and turned the rebel left in excellent style
by brilliant charge, in which the 18th
Ohio won high praise, and suffered some
loss In subsequent repulse by the enemy,
who hurled heavy force upon them
Among the regiments which participated
and fought well, were the S9th Ohio, sd
Michigan, ODD Ohio, 10th Ohio, oath Ohio,
and the 11th OhioA l1 81 -Hilt
In the retreat, the 10Th Indiana and
105th Ohio covered the movement with
slight loss. isla > ,iri6N ~ q,e1l,ee
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Rrv. EDWARD HroncooK, famous as a


REv. EDWARD HITcHcoCK, famous as a
geologist and President Of Amherst College,
Mass, from 1926 to 1854, died at Amherst
on the 27th ult. in the list year Of his age.
z The German Radical papers in Missouri
have run up the name Of Fremont for the
Presidency.
C0TToN SPEcULAToRs IN TRoUBLR.-The
Provost Marshal at Louisville, seized on the
10th ult. ten thousand dollars in gold at the
Louisville depot in that city. The gold was
shipped from Cincinnati to Nashville, Ten
nessee, from which point 1t was to be Ia
ken further South, it is presumed, for the
purchase Of cotton. The District Attorney
has filed his plea for the confiscation Of the
money, and the case will be decided at the
October term Of the Court.
DRAFT PosTPoNED. The U. S. Senate on
Thursday passed the House joint resolution
extending bounties to volunteers till April
/. This having been done upon the recon-
mendation of the Secretary Of War, will Of
course cause postponement Of the draft,
A SERIOUS accident occurred mile from
Lancaster, on Wednesday. A boy set gun
in the corner, loaded, but without cap ON;
in few minutes the report was heard, and
as the family rushed into the room, a young
woman who was employed in the house,
was found still upon her feet shot through
the head, and the gun lying on the floor
Verdict of coroner's jury, accidental shoot
ing. The mystery will never be explained.
The girl never spoke, but died in few
minutes. dfl3 4gfgt
| BY an order entered on the records Of the
United States Court at Cincinnati, Thurs
day, David Hull, Esq, is authorized to act
as Receiverand Master Commissioner of the
Cincinnati, Wilmington and gainesville
Railroad, having been appointed in place of
VIM. Key Bond, deceased. 9l
THE Cincinnati Commercial says we oc-
casionally read strange stories about certain
people who have never seen certain things.
An exchange tells of woman who has
never yet seen locomotive, although she
is able to be about and lives within forty
rods of railroad. We think we can beat
that, for we knew of an octogenarian who
has never seen steamboat or locomotive,
or even a Brigadier General-having the
misfortune to be totally blind. aBda
| A FEW worthless Abolition vagabonds
about Cambridge, Guernsey county, have
been trying to induce some of the more
''demoralized" of the 62d regiment to de-
stroy, the JeGersonian Office, the staunch
Democratic paper of that county; but the
soldiers proved to be gentlemen and refus-
ed to be made tools of to crafty the spleen
and cowardice Of the vagrant loafers who
control the "Miscegenation' party o.
Guernsey. Honor to the brave boys who
believe they have enlisted to maintain law
and order and not to produce anarchy ant
civil war in the peaceful North.