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Headquarters I'd Brigade, Ist Division. J
10th Army Corps, Deep Bottom 10
Miles from Richmond, June 90, 1864.
General Orders
1t is with deep regret and sorrow the
Colonel commanding announces the death
of Lieut.. Col. w. p. Spofford, late com.
handing 18th Maine Volunteers. lie died
in hospital at Old Point Comfort, on tho
18th inst, of wounds received in battle.
On the I'd of June. his regiment being
on picket. the enemy attacked our out
posts in force. Col. Spotford was the f,st
to fall, shot through the thigh ut the be-
ginning of the action by a sharpshootcr.
Col. Spofford entered the service in the
Fall of 1861 as Captain in the llth, and
won his promotion by the zeal and faith
fulness with which he performed every
duty. He entered the sersce Of his
country from the highest motives r eady
and willing to give his life, if need be, in
his conntry's cousc.
That life has been given and to him be-
longs the name of having died for his
country-died for oihcrS-thc nobicst, the
divinest of all human action.
In the death of Lieut. Col Spoffo ri.
our country has lost brave and fait hfuI
soldier and Christian patriot Long may
his name be remembered and honorcd by
a grateful posterty.
BY order Of Colonel II. NJ. Plaisted,
1lth Maine Vols, Commanding Brigade.
(Signcd) CHARLES b. ANGRY,
Captain and A. \. G.
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Facts and Figures.

The greatest cataract in the world is the
Falls Of Niagara, where the water from
SHE great Upper Lakes, forming river OF
three-quarters of mile in width, and
then, being suddenly contracted, plunges
over the rocks in two columns to the depth
of l70 feet.
The greatest cave in the world is the
Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. where one
can make voyage on the waters of @
subterranean river, and catch fish without
eyes.
The greatest river in the world is the
Mississippi, 400 miles in length.
The largest valley in the world is til {
Valley of the Mississippi. 1t contains
500. 900 square miles, and is one of the
most fertile and profitable regions of the
globe,
The largest lake in the world is Lake
Superior. which is trnly an inland sea, be-
ing 430 miles long.
The greatest natural bridge in the world,
is the Natural Bridge over Cedar Creek,
in Virginia. 1t extends across chasm 90
feet in width and $50 feet in depth, at the
bottom of h;ch thd creek flows.
The greatest mass of solid iron in the
world is the Iron Mountain of Missouri
1t is three hundred and fifty feet high, and
two miles in circuit.
The largest number of whale ships in
the world are sent out by Nantucket and
New Bedford.
The greatest grain port i'll the world is
Chicago.
The largest aqncduct in the world is the
Croton Aqueduct in New York. 1t is
forty and half miles, and cost twelve and
a half millions of dollars.
The largest deposits of anthracite coal
in the world are in Pennsylvinia-thc
mines or which supply the market with
millions of tons annually. and appear to
be inexhaustiblc.
All these. it may he observed. are
=" American institutions" In contem-
plation of tn III. who will not acknowledge
that ours is Il " great country ~
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Shall the Ranks be Filled !?

Yes, says every Union man in the land
But how to do this is the question which
comes home to us all, at this time. How
can the men be supplied, where are the
men, who can and will go ! These ques-
tons are propounded hourly in our streets
and we have no doubt similar ones arc
asked in every town in Maine. But ask
ing these questions does not answer them
satisfactorily, nor does it get the men,
The old proverb, I" if wishes were horses
begga:s might ride" comes home, and We
leave off wishing and begin to make
arrangements, or plans, to see what can
be done. The head is appealed to, to de
wise the plan which will enlist all the mel
women and children in its contamination
The heart is appealed to give such a plaI
its sympathy and assistance. There is 6
class of the people, a little more interest
ed in filling mp the quota than all others,
and that is the enrolled men. If draft
comes, they must go. They are the mer
the law calls for in this emergency the
able bodied men between twenty and forty
are the body guard of the nation at this
time. Yet every man, above or below the
ages which bound the extremes of thu
class named. have as much interest in the
ma tier as this class. They have country
to save, they have interests in free gov
eminent just as precious TO them, ant
Just IA valuable To .her, and theirs n,
II older or younger. Therefore these mer
mus: not look on calmly because the law
makes them cxempts. The appeal fo
five hundred thousand more" shouIt
arouse their dormant patriotism, and Sc
them to devising ways and means to fl
up the ranks of the army. We dom
know yet how much we'll devised plar
can do towards furnishing the men. w,
publish the scheme adopted in Bangor to
get men, a scheme which looks the mos
ike business of any thing we have We,
noticed. We understand it is working
well, and the quota Of Bangor is bcin:
rapidly filled.
Now gentleman, and we include ourself
we must go to work. and at once. II W.
believe in putting down the rebellion, we
must let our preaching and practice worl
together tremendously. We must take
hold of the work before us earnestly and
energetically. We must hunt up the men
that will go, if we cannot, and pay then
to take our places. A recruiting Office
should be opened, and liberal inducement,
offered. The men that can enlist are thos.
between l5 and 20, those that have served
two years. aliens, those above forty-fve, il
able bodied.
This gives quite margin to obtain the
men. Besides men not liable are allowed
to get substitute volunteers for those tina,
are enrolled.
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SUBSTITUTE RECRUITs.-We under
stand that in some of the wards in this
city papers are circulating pledging the
signers to put in one or more substitute
recruits towards the quota of the ward in
which the parties reside. We saw one
paper last evening on which one gentle
man had pledged himself to put in four
substitutes, one for himself Che is not liza
Bile to the draft. one for his wife and one
for each of his two children. This is the
right spirit, and We hope to see the work
spread. BY paying one hundred and
twenty-five dollars to the State Treasurer
recruit will be put into the army from
those enlisted in the insurgent states. Two
very desirable results will follow this act
ion: First, the government will get the
men at once, when they are most needed !:
and second, every man thus put in reduces
the number TO be drafted and lessons the
chances of some friend or neighbor who
has not the means Of procuring a sub
stitute if he should be drafted, and to
whom it would be a peculiar hardship if
he should be obliged to go.-[ Boston Jour
nal.
Ii substitute recruits could be had in
this state for one hundred and twenty i've
dollars We have no doubt but large num-
her Of gentlemen not liable to a draft
would gladly pay that sum. In this town
there are patriotic gentlemen who are will
'ng to assist the government in this way
and they would he pleased to see the
State or company Of individuals under
take 10 furnish men for one hundred and
twenty-five dollars. who will do it i,
The men must be had and without draft
and to accomplish this good work every.
body must lend a helping hand
The jam is about breaking aud the ad-
htlen Of another quota Of men now will
'nish Up The great rebellion and give us
,sAee-
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Further from the Repulse at Petersburg
The Union Loss $500 Men.

| Further from the Repulse at Petersburg
| The Union Loss $500 Men.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF PoToMAcl
August LIST.
A party under flag of truce have gone
out to bury the dead and bring in the won.
nded. The number is represented as be-
ing large
HEADQUARTERS Army Potomac,
July 3lst.
| The exact losses in the battle of yester-
| day have not been officially ascertaiued,
but as near as can be judged. will rracl,
$500, not including the missing. Many
believe thai the figures will prove larger.
| In the hospitals of the 9Th corps, the Isl
division has 200 men. the Cd division 307,
the 3D. division BAL, and the lih, OF color
ed division, 626-
The larger number Of wounded arc w.
ing on the field between the two lines and
cannot be got eff. The 18th corps iosi
about 300, while Turner'S division of the
10th corps had nearly 400 killed and woan-
ded.
\ Rag Of truce was sent 10 the enemy
10 day for the purpose af getting the re
Rlaiader Of eur wounded off the field, but
was refused reason mot given. Gen.
BEtler alec s-nt Gag Of truce to-day,
whirb vas }ikesise refused The relseI
efRoer gave ne reassn for refusing except
fSs1 bis orders were pexensrtory mot to re-
eeire such 9sg.
The Ecbea sffecrs alse refused 10 cx-
ehsnge newspapers, and the rebd soldiers
~sy.e "a esesesy watched hy their stfrers that
t2eg sape Dp essDee III ssafins exchanges.
Tsere naps1 s-e ssscp. resssn Fer this Many
hs5lers. sszss their siEe IL very xeak. wasst
sfhers tf,pk they bare ssnS sxaeassse
rsvss 20 scsz. AMI sre alrsId sf I'd asesos1sasss
Eu-s- ~ "a sc
4ts ss5 izIo Psrnsy1Ssgs@a say ise IAe
sssz-s fsT ;Se-r Tg4fsleg ~ skesss SEssI sziag
LnsE III aE4 a.s 4Sscz as possible ALI sAs
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Honor TO THE uERoEs.-It is desirable to pre-
serve the names and all tina, is interesting Of the
brave meG Of the army and navy who have died
in service, from wounds or other cause, since tn,
commencement Of the rebellion, aud the under
signed. Executive Committee of tho Bangor His
torica > eiety. invite the friends of all such from
this state, particularly from the Eastern section,
10 send to either of the officers Of the Society, the
name, late rcsid nee. date and place Of birth and
death, caues of the death, and, if they please, a
notice Of any officer. soldier. or sailor thus do.
ceased, that they may deposit them with the
archives Of tho Society for future reference, aud
perhaps, publication.
Notices Ct 6rape and gallan, Of iptn7 officers.
s-ldias, and sailors, uheh may be deemed worthy
Of preservation. u,N be gladly rece.ued.
Editors will do favor to cur noble Maine
soldiers and sailors, by calling atteHtion 10 this
invitation,
JoHy L. GoprRY.
JoHS Mason.
J. C. WESTON.
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We notice that many of tbo

We notice that many of the papers
have discontinued publishing leaders Civ.
ing their views of /" the situation" We
don't see what any body, outside of the
highest military authorities can know OF
the situation. The only true and philosi
phical way we eau see for any of us. is
to support the government in every con-
csivable way. believing all the time that
Grant is doing all mortal man can to sub
due the rebellion. and also believing that
he will succeed.
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pleted until half past ten, when the time ceased
The ri bells opened fre ten minutes Afterwards
The rebel General A. P. Hill, Bushrod johnson,
Malone and Sanders were on the field. The rsb.
els buried their dead on their side of the line and
carried their wounded to the rear. They claim
to have 200 prisoners, including wounded
They state that their loss was about 500, but hi
is not credited.
General Bsrelett and Colonel Marshal arc
prisoners in Petersburg unhurt.
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Recent Commissions.

LIST Me. Heavy ArtiileIy.-sergt. Carleton n
Aastiu, Trenton, I'd Lieut.. Co. ID.
ist Liess James A. Godfrey. Ellsworth, Car.
tain Co. G.
I'd Lieut.. Hadson Saunders, oriand, LIST Lieut..
Co C.
sergt. sevail Douglas, Orland, ID Lieu. Co.
@.
sergt Nelson Bridges, Penobsco.. ID Lieut.. Co
Serst jonathan Piaeo, Addison, ID Lieut.. Co
II.
sergt Ira " Bowers, Millb,idge, I'd Lieut.. Co.
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Shameful Treatment Of Union Troops in
Terds-Caange Of Command in the
-drmy of the Potomac-1He Petersburg
Afair-31st and 32d Ne. Regiment
Mostly Captured-Rebel Loss 1000
CAIRO, H., Aug. 2.
Nearly 1000 exchanged Union prisoners,
| from Red River country, arrived at New
Orleans OH the 25th ult., the majority be-
longing to Iowa and Indiana. They pre-.
sent pitiable appearance hatless, shoe
less, and many without sufficient clothing
OF cover their nakedness. Many have
been - or l6 months in captivity. The
| first instalment was from the prison-pe pen
at Tyler, Texas, where from 1000 to 5000
are confined in stockadc fort at the rate
of 1000 to an acre, and their treatment is
cruel and shameful beyond description
Many officers are in irons, and all are suf
fering for food, medicine and clothing.
Col. Kimball, by direction Of Governor
Morton of Indiana, has made four at
tcmpts to send relief to the camp at Tyler
without success, but Kirby Smith now cx-
presses his Willingness to permit our pris-
oners to be supplied, and agents of differ
ent States and the Sanitary Commission
will Immediately ship lib raj supplies of
food hospital stores, and healthy vaccine
matter.
New YORK, Sd.
The Herdld's Washington despatch
says it is currently reported that there is
to be change i'll the commander Of the
Army of the Potomac. Gen. Meade is
not mentioned for any other ., eom 9ansd.
of hesitation by our troops after the ex-
ploson, was the general belief that the
| hill occupied by the rebel works at Peters
i burg was mined by the rebels.
Both the Trtbune's and Worlds Wash
ington dispatches intimate that General
Hooker will succeed Meade.
The Heralds City Point, Va, cores
pondcnt says all the combinations for the
capture of the defeases commanding Pc
tersburg We're faultless. Our entire army
was under arms. and majority of our
corps were within mile of the mine
The troops in the rebel defenses are now
known to have been only three divisions,
the others having been drawn away bw the
ruse.
The destruction of the fort was COM
plete, and the surprise of the rebels per-
feet. Why their frightened and flying
troops were not at one pursued immidate-
ly after the explosion, and entirely routed
before they could reform and make resist
ance, is not easily understood.
The Heraids Army Potomac cores
pendent says:
Rebel descrters state that the enemy was
busy burying his dead all night. Their
statements make out their loss much heav-
Ter than was supposed, which was fully
1000 killed, wounded and prisoners.
The treatmeE. of the negro prisoners
and wounded by the rebels is reported as
barbarous in the extreme.
The Herald's correspondent writing on
LIST, says The latest estimate of our
loss is 5000, Of whom 1900 are prisoners.
The 81 Mass. regt. lost more severely than
any other.
The 4th Rhode Island and 3lst and 32d
Maine regiments were captured almost en-
/ tircly
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4 circular has been issued by the pro-
vost Marshal General releasing from the
draft skilled mechanics and operatives now
employed in the armories and Navy Yards
of the United States.
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Late neus from Netc Orieans-Banks pop
uiar with the Free Stale Men-Ihe iatt
Rebel Msasioa.

J
uiar aoith the Free Stale Men The lat,
Rebel nSdsion.
Nrw YoRK, Aug. Sd.
stesmfbip Ys.o., from New Orleans 9Th. ha,
arrived at this port.
some $40 mounted rebels were badly defeated
few days since, 50 miles fiom Baton Rouge
Twenty we're killed and $50 stand of arms and
four rebels, with all their ammunition, were taken
The new Co stitution will DO submitted to the
people Of Louisiana On the first Monday in Sept.
All he troops ia New Orleans started up the
river tue 2Lth nit. 1t 10 rumored that the rst.
ella are advancing on Morgar1ia.
Gvn. Banks 10 still at New Orleans, and more
popular than ever With the Free State msa
The fAsos brings ~, QUO in gvld, and four com.
panies Of the regular artillery.
Nsx YoRk, I'd
Tho 1hbsse's Washington dispatch says nform
alton vas received yesterday, that = rebel csvsl
~ force. 900 strong, VAS between Gen. Wrigh,'s
tront and Gen. Avsriiis eoiunn, moving rapidly
for the Potomac.
WASHINGTON, I'd.
The Sia,s Frederick, Nd despatch. dated ID.
says no uages have left here for Hagerstovn for
three days. Three hundred rebels, after driving
Codes Cavalry out Of hsgssstova, last Friday,
took possession OF the town. bsraisg goysansst
aeres. and other fIcight.
Early crossed the Putossae Friday With IS Coz
men; but spsn the retEra ct the cavalry from
Hagesssoss be r. crossed t. Vifxiais, and oov
helds hsrtinstnrg and the surrounding country.
The rebels get very tisie riander At ia.eystown.
UGADoUARrEaS Army Potsoaae,
Asg- Up. N.
hsg of trace vss allowed b. tie reSels iron
.. IA ell s'dsek this aSerseso to bsry the
dead as4 SIpg 81 IL vosadsA. Very fey ger.
sesnd aliEe; nost II thsse living yestezAsy died
iass "a CAT; set Aors thaa dosea we're bros eat
in Eat fs~ II ttHse Ass expected to live. Absut
Nv yards az Esst o. che fo<f Ssav. up, WAS COZ.
area with dssd-1esty ssi~s3. essassd $50
Of the latter. aad ~ shises. al Of chou we're
bSraaa "a thu spot
she saasss Of che great disparity In the isss
setseen sha1s ssa ed ores Arssss as sSiax to tho
,sct IL al Sire fxoes rsses gxns "a both Ami. oss
e@asoe Hsxared apss tkss sras.d. sf.er the vbMe
'sAsls iasd rais< sAi - ass IT. Thea the osssr.<
ars(isa ensf2ss tAs sos. sbey assaxlsy sssxa
= nh gcsss as1 es& lsa,. sad ca hey res RATED
Shsg 4aa Ia sossss; &se Al srs.ksvse1s scsny
IN .os 10 assfsrSs the resd xx.Asss-
LIS ~esA 81 sar3izS sas dad sas moi con.
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.HAppIspupn 20.h


Most positive information has been re-
eeived that Gen. Averill has driven the re-
bells ont of Chamhersburg, and is follow
ing them westward towards London
Franklin County.
The best part of Chambersburg is said
to he in ashes, and 5000 people rendered
homeless.
Col. Mcclure has just received des-
patch from an operator Ill the heid rev
miles from Chambersburg, that the rebels
have fired the town. This was done be-
cause they were foiled in getting the plum
der they expected.
WASHINGTON, Both.
No uneasiness whatever is felt by the
Government in relation to affairs in Penn
sylvania.
/ PHILADELPHIA, 3lst.
1t is reported here that Gen. Avcrill has
! defeated the raiders at McConnelsburg.
! New YORK, both.
The HraId's Nashville despatch says
the rebels at Atlanta recently attempted to
intercept au important movement of Gen.
Sherman by attacking the 18th corps; but
the enemy We're very severely repulsed
and driven back.
Jnhnston's removal was caused by his
declining to hold Atlanta. He claimed
that it would result in the capture Of the
rebel army.
The last accounts state that 1900 dead
rebels have been buried with 1000 more to
inter.
WASHINGTON, 31st.
Information from Gen. Sherman's army
represents affairs to be in the highest de-
gree satisfactory. Our movements for the
past day or two have met no opposition
from the enemy. but they crouch behind
Notifications, thus evidently showing they
are afraid of the artillery of Gen. Sher-
man.
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- The Boston Pest saws there is a
great change in the money market Lend
CTS are AZ lasI seeking borrowers.
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UNION NOMINATIONS,
SAM UEL CONY,
orr r,


FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.
lH Dist-JOIIN LYNCH of Portland.
ID Dist.-SIDNEI PERlIAM. of Paris.
ah Dist FREDERICK A. PIKE, of Calais.
, 1864-12-23
Dry Goods:

Dry Goods:
SILKS, PLAIN AND FANCY;
DELAINS, PLAIDS and DEBEGES;
q FRENCH and ENGLISH MERINOS
AMERICAN, ENGLISH & FRENCH PRINTS
FLANNELs of all kinds, figures and oolors
SHAWLS and CLOAKs;
FURS, SCARFS, and fall assortment OF
GLOVES and GAUNTLETS, CATERS,
BALMORALS, SHOES and SLIPPERS.
, 1864-12-23
HARDWARE:

MECHANICS AND MINERS TOOLS,
Such as
Shovels and Spades,
Sluice Forks and Brushes,
Wrights Picks,
Hunts Axes,
Pick and AK Handles,
Sledges and Crowbars,
Whip and Cross-cut Saws and Files,
Rocker Irons,
Mining and Frying Pans,
Nails of all sizes
, 1864-12-23

We call the attention of purchasers and tho public
in general to present large and well selected
stock, consisting of
, 1864-12-23
A CARD FOR THE
Fall and Winter Clothing Trade.
OF san francisco.
oAUNAA q L4NDEN BERGER.
Nos. All, Alb and AIS Bate ry or. chant,
San Francisco.
Entne New and Fresh sto

EnLle new ana FRESH STOCK.
XKTE would call the attention of COUNTRY
wv MERCHANTS to our usually lage stock Of
Goods. Our stock comprises every article in the
Clothing and furnishing line. We have constantly
on hand the largest stock and greatest variety Of
Cashmere and Wool HATS of any House in San
Francisco, and our prices for these goods less
than those of any house, receive them direct
from the manufacturer IS consignment Our stock
of Fall and Winter Goods is particularly attractive
and the great feature to the country merchant is the
unusually low prices
Less than the Cost of Importation
We also keep the STAPLE ARTICLES in the Dry
Goods line, which Goods we have purchased in this
market under the hammer, and are offering them at
New York COST and less.
We publish this card in order that we may make
new acquaintances and induce those who have not
heretofore purchased of us to call and examine our
stock.
Good Articles and Low Prices
Are the great inducements to all who purchase to
sell again. Merchants who buy of us can make
good profit, and sell to their customers at low fig
ure. w e remain, respectfully,
Your obedient servants,
BADGER & LINDENBERGER,
Wholesale Clothing and Hat Warehouse,
Nos. All, AIS, and4l5, Battery street,
San Francisco, Aug. 5, 1864 34m3
, 1864-12-23
LIVERY AND FEED STABLE.
AbbOttss Old stand,
MAILA MAII.A- w. Y.

]. f. ABBOTT, PROPRIETOR.
r IMPROVEMENTS have recently been made in
L these premises, for the better accommodation of
the public. The proprietor will spare efforts to
mert-as he hopes to receive-a living share ofpub-
lie patronage ~
HORSES TO LET, OR HIRE,
by the day week, at moderate prices also Horses
taken to keep, on terms satisfactory to parties
The patronage of the public is most respectfully
solicited
Walla walla Aug. l, 186S.-n
, 1864-12-23

A. dashing and fashionable widow says she
thinks some of sueing some gentleman for breach
of promise, so the world may know that she
is in the market.
, 1864-12-23
CLOTHING:

Cashmere Business Coats;
Cape Overcoats;
Busines Suits;
Chnchilla Frock Coats;
Black and Fancy French Doeskn Pants;
Harrison Pants
Latest style Nouveaute Pants;
Silk, Cashmere Velvet and Piquet Vests
Davis & Jones' and Atkinson's Shirts
Silk, Shaker Flannel and Merino Under
shirts and Drawers;
Boots, Bootees and Caters Genuine Benk-
ert's Quilted Bottom Boots
, 1864-12-23

PIoUs PIoTUREs.-A little boy, some six
years old, was using his pencil and slate on
the Sabbath, when his father, who was a
clergyman entered, and said, My son I pre-
fer that you use not your slate on the Lords
day I'm making meeting-houses, father,
was the prompt reply.
, 1864-12-23

There are but two ways which lead to great
aims and achievements-energy and perseYer-
ance. Energy is rare gift, it provokes oppo-
sition, hatred and reaction. But perseverance
lies within reach of every one, its power in
ereases with its progress, and it is rarely that it
misses its aim.
, 1864-12-23
ASSAY OFFICE.
? THE MINT OF THE UNITED STATES,

BkANUH OF THE MINT OF THE UNITED STATES, ]
SAN FRANCISCO. CALIFORNIA,
Assayer's office, Dec. 20, 1861 }
This is to certify that MARK A. KING has been
engaged Assistant Assayer in the United
States Mint at San Francisco from Oct. 1857 until
the present time. His manpulations as an assayer
have been skillful and accurate
Parties desirous of ayailing themselves Of the
"services of a reliable, practical Assayer may feel
confidence in engaging Mr. King
Signed CONRAD WEIGAND, Assayer.
, 1864-12-23

An editor down east thinks that children S
games are becoming popular with older persons,
nowadays as he has seen several gentlemen
chasing hoops in the streets.