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The Soldiers' journal. (Rendezvous of Distribution, Va.) 1864-1865, 1864-03-23
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Observation-Disclosures enlightened CORES
pondent of the atlantic Monthly some time since
suggested the propriety of establishing by the
aid and influence of benevolent and philanthropic
individuals, an asylum for the accommodatlon
and incarceration of insane Punsters. earnest
ly commend to their merciless consideration the
perpetrator of the subjoined on the Quartermas-
ter's Department of the camp. Heart
The golden Ray of the vernal sun, though Low,
fell radiantly on the Wood overlooking the Moore
on which a Carpenter and Smith, who were
Tom Skins had lost their way, and were pen
sively and despondingly meditating near a bush
full-fedged sparrow, who Coarott-ed his pa
thetc notes. The Keyor their lone e,, habitation
having been lost or mislaid, Capt. tTs-son, on
hearing of the facts described, became excited,
and thought the Vam-ort to be armed with S.cktes
which was bad on At-dens of iniquity They
made a Ford over a Brooke, singing the old Bat
lard of Lang Syne in Angep stones, as executed by
the Hutchinson family, when Madd-or sudden
ly appeared and the whole party prematurely
skedaddled, thus ending the programme Ho-
ping to be granted an excuse for the Macs and
others omitted, am Yours, &C.,
| P UNSTER, Candidate.
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Chaplain's Report.
RENDEZVOUS OF DISTRIBUTION
AuI1pnAX March 10 1854

J
The following deaths occurred in Augur Gen
eral Hospital during the week ending March 10,
1864 -
March 14-Wm. A. Allen, citizen and civil en-
gineer of New York city. He came into the
Hospital from one of the forts in the vicinity,
with badly fractured leg; fever ensued, OF
which he died.
March 15-Charles G.. Cutshall Co. B, 18th Pa.
Cav came into the Hospital the Goth of Febru-
airy died of typhoid fever.
March 1S-Wm. Stake, Co. H, 150th p. "; had
been in the Hospital but one day, in the service
but one month"; belonged in French Creek town
ship, Pa and was IS years of age.
March l9-Geo. w. Mukins, Go. K, End Pa ID
A.; son of Thomas Mukins, of Minta p. o., In
diana County, Pa; Is years of age.
With the exception of VIM. A. Allen, whose
remains were taken to his home, the deceased
were all buried the day following their deaths,
with appropriate services, in the Soldiers Gem
etery near the Hospital.
VIM. J. POTTER, Chaplain.
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ANTICIPATED RAID.-We understand the citi-
zens of Alexandria have been on the qua ViUe for
a few days past in anticipation of raid from
Stewart. Ample preparations have been made
for his reception if he should see fit to pay this
part of the country visit.
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THE INVALID CAMP has undergone an almost
magical change for the better, within the past
few days. The quarters have been thoroughly
renovated and whitewashed, and the grounds
subjected to a thorough course of cleaning, which
taken together render it most attractive and
comfortable Camp.
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THE SOLDIERS JOURNAL.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL ITEMS.

FEMALE PATRIOTISM AND PHILANTHHoPf.-
Miss Amy M. Bradley, Agent of the U. s. Sani-
tary Commission, having received box OF soma
comforts for the soldiers at this post, from the
Soldiers Aid Society at Richmond, Me-, acknow-
lodges it's arrival, with a letter containing the
compliments of the society to her and an ex-
preston of deep sympathy for those who nave
given their service to the country in the present
war in the following terms =
RENDEZVOUS OF DISTRIBUTION, VA,
se March Is, 1864.
MRS T. w. JACK, Secretary ,SotdaerS As0 90
s;etu Richmond, Me.-Dedr lddddm:- Ill aIoIds
me inexpressible qualification to acknowledge
tho receint of YOUR favor of the Goth ult together
with the box of goods to which it refers, from the
Soldiers Aid Society of Richmond, Maine. l
and the contents of the box in good condition,
and it will be source of pleasure to distribute
them as the letter directs You do me great
honor in entrusting to my care, as an OLD irlend,
the distribution of these productions OF the pa
triotic and philanthropic society OF which you
are an executive officer, and need not assure
Won that the confidence thus reposed Will De
scrupulously respected. l deem 1t superhuous
to refer to the inestimable good such donatlohs
have effected by their bestowal upon the brave
bows who stand between our :" loved homes ana
the wars desolation,o and that they appreciate
to the fullest extent the sympathy and encour-
aoement thus afforded Persevere in the good
work and thousands of the heroic sons OF free
dom will bless the hearts that conceived and the
hands that fashioned these substantial comforts.
AMY M. BRADLEY,
agent U. s. Sanitary Commission.
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"MuRDER WILL OUT"-This old and well
established adage has had rather singular ana
interesting exemplifcation in recent develop
ment of treachery and villiany on the part OF
one or two attaches of this camp. From the tacts
in our possession, it seems that a young man, OF
hitherto unsupported honesty, secured fraudu-
lent pass upon which he conducted party OF
recruits to Alexandria, where they were COM
pletely feeced of their money and valuables,
at some one of the dens common In that
place. 1t happened, however, that few days
afterward one of the recruits discovered his
watch on the person of a soldier in camp,
and inquired where and how he became pos
sessed of it, The soldier informed him that
he had obtained it of q certain described 1ndi-
yidual whom the recruit at once recognized as his
accommodating" friend, and Immediately APP
pealed to Capt. Paxton, who commands the d.
vision to which the offender was attached, 1or
redress. The Captain promptly summoned the
gentleman to appear, who, after great deal OF
prevarication, was compelled to acknowledge his
guilt and deliver up the property still IN MS pos
session. In his admission of guilt he implicat-
ed second party accessory to the transac-
ton, who has always sustained an unlmpeacha-
BILE reputation and the Captain committed them
both to the guard-house to await the further IN
vestigation and disposition of their cases. 1t is
hoped that this circumstance will answer as a
warning to recruits, and at the same time pre-
vent the further abuse of the pass system
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A,Ynup q nNERAI HosPITAL-We took occa-
sion, in former issue, to refer to the improved
appearance of the external arrangements OF this
institution since it became detached from the
camp proper and hearing that it was undergo
ing similar work of improvement internally, we
Maid il a t1ying visit few evenings since. We
were not less surprised than gratified at the
change that is APPARENT in all it's departments
The Hospital buildings are being lined with a
heavy quality of paper which, while sufhclently
strong to resist any ordinary wear, gives the
sides and ends the appearance and impermea-
bleness of plastered walls, while the ceilings are
tastefully decorated with variegated tissue-paper
hangings artistically cut and arranged by an
attache of the Hospital. The work of replacing
the old paper roofing with new is progressing ra-
pidly, and when this is completed we predict
that Augur General Hospital will not be sur
passed by any in the Department for comfort,
efficiency in discipline, and the skiful treatment
Of it's patients. The advancement already man.
iest in all the details of it's certainly
reflects great credit upon those to whom It's adj
ministration has been entrusted.
BoUNTY-JUMPER OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES is
a man confined in this camp who claims, we
understand, to have dumped the bounty Sic
teen times. If Jack Sheppard was entitled to
any credit for his mastery evasion OF the penal
ties of the law, we opine that this fellow deserves
at least some consideration for his excessive COM
pliance aOith the law. From present indications,
we think, he has taken his last Jump" in this
direction, as he is under the strictest surveil-
lance, and any attempt at escape Will propaply
lump" him into the home service OF his Satan
ic master, from which there can be neither de-
ssrtion discharge
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MAP OF NEW CoNvALEsoENT CAMP.-To the
liberality and enterprise of Mr.. E. J. Maddox,
Chief Clerk in the Post Quartermaster's Bureau,
the Department is indebted for the publication
of correct and elegant map of New Gonzales
cent Camp The plot is drawn from surveys
made by Mr.. l.. II. Russell, civil engineer Oh
rare ability and extensive experience, and shows
with appropriate references, all the different de-
partments and auxiliaries of the post To the
attaches, and those interested in the workings of
the camp, this map is invaluable as source of
information relative to it's organization and prac
tical adaptability to the purpose to which it
was originally devoted. Copies can be secured
on reasonable terms at the Camp Stationery
Depot.
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M ARRIED
On the Goth nst by Rev. j. Mitchell, delegate of the
Christian Commission Mr. WALTER GILNACK and
Miss DOREDO DIETRICH, both of the District of Co
lumbia.
TJyHE SOLDIERS LITERARY DEBATING SOCIE-
| TY meets every SATURDAY at O'Clock P. M, at
the Chapel of the Christian Commission.
All who desire to take part in this profitable means
of selfcuture invited to call at the Library of the
Christian Commission and subscribe to the Constitu-
ton and Bylaws. All soldiers and ladies and gentle
men visitors are cordially invited to attend
QUESTION FOR DEBATE THIS WEEK:
RESOLVED That the North American Indians have
greater cause for complaint tDan the African slaves.
GRAFTON by Mr.. Uniac.
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BRIBERY, DEsERTIoN AND RECAPTURE.-On
Friday evening last three deserters applied TO a
sentinel for permission to run the guard, Offering
him thirty dollars for the privilege OF passing
his post. The sentinel acquesced, and fixed ten
O'Clock as the time for carrying the plan into
execution. after which he communicated the facts
to the officer of the day, who posted line OF
guards some distance from the sentry's beat, and
when everything was in readiness sgnalled the
sentry to let the game out The deserters, in
blissful ignorance of the trap that was laid for
them, paid the sentry thirty dollars and were
passed, but before they had gone twenty yards
found themselves surrounded and every avenue
of escape cut off. They were secured with little
difficulty and lodged in the guard-house.
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PROF. O. J. WOODS
II AIR ESTOR ATIVE.

The astonishing preparations turns the Hair black
to it's original color after having become gray and
reinsates 1t in all its original health luster sotness
and bsauty-removes all Dandrug from the scalp and
anunpleasant itching. 1t viii also cure Cutaneous
Erupsons,snch as ealdHead letter. &C., and hence
creates perfeetly healthy condition ofthe Scalp by
acting as astimuia~t and Tonic to the organs sup
plying the coloring nis4ter the Hair, completely
thus preventing III tendency tosecome gray.
1t also preyentsthe Hair from becoming unhealthy
and falling on and causes II to grow and thcke M
where Ii Is gone by the orexns
ry I, supply nulrimen mt and coioring mater
Thousands ofSoldiers in the Army have test6 ed to
the above who lad become gray and lost theif II Az
BY sicknes,, change Of climate, and tnattenSion.
while performing camp duty. ~ r~'
Restorative and pressing, II has no equal.
For sale by Peter Utesht, DfuGxiSt Otspmvs and
/. BY Druggists generally. I0-it
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PLANTATION sssrTEss.

which are now recommended by the highest medicsi
ate beneficial effect. They exceedingly reea-
eie. perfectly pure, and must supercede all other
tonics where healthy gentle stimulant is roqulr ed.
They purify, strengthen and nvigorate.
They create a healthya petite.
They are an antidote TO ,hange of water and diet.
They overcome effects Of d ssipation and late
hours.
They strengthen the syst ard enliven tho mind.
They prevent miasmatic and inter niittent fevers.
They purify the breath and acidity ofthe stomach
They cure Dysyepsia and Constipation.
They cure Diarrhea, Cholera nd Cholera Morbus
They cure Liycr Complaint an Nervous headachs
They make the weak strong the langud brilliant,
and are exhausted natures great restorer. They
are composed Of the celebrated Calsaya bark, win
tergreen sassafas, roots and herbs all presery ed
in perfectly pure st. Croix rum. Tor particulars,
see circulars andtestimoniuls around each botte
Beware ofimposters. Examine every bottle. See
that II has D. g. Barnes signature on our private u
8. Stamp over the cork, with plantation scene and
oul firm signature a fine steel plate engraving
on side label. See that cur bottle Is not reflied
with spurious and deleterious stuff. We defy any
person to match the taste or character our
Amy person pretending to sell Pa nj alton Btters by
the gallon or in bulk, Is an imposter. We sell only
in our log cabin bottle. Any person Initiating this
bottle, or Sc Hing any other material therein, wheth-
called Plantation Bitters not is criminal un
der U. s. Law, and wiil be 50 prosecuted by MS We
already have our eye on two parties re-Aling our
bottles, &C. who win succeed ia getting themselves
into close quarters. The demand Cor Drak's Pianta
ton Bitters fro ladies, ciergymen, merchants &c,
is perfectly Incredible The simple trial OF bottle
Is the evidence We present Of their worth and snpe
riority They sold by all respectable druggi sts
grocers physicians, hotels saloons and
country stores. @
PHI DRAKE 4 co.
2V2 Broadway,N.Y
Nov 20 1853 Bobby.
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At a rai,wa, shareholders meeting
hcld I'm I.c,dag the other day, gen
aeman sa~ded, and would ins;st up.
an m asmg very long speech, which
ne mi T@e chairman, when he had
led, quietly asksd the orator =
e had quite done. "Yes, sr ou;ta ,
was the indignant reply of the heated
man' "ioa will. consequently, per.
INT me to an<.S = y67 a, SIR p 30, Ger.
ta'n'y, it va can: bat l deity you to do
shat well, them" said the chair.
n calmly, IN with an exceedingly
'sured voice. hooking round the
kss.l can do it to the satisfaction
NJ think can do it to tn,
,on Of all present-by inform
kat you are in the wron.
addressing tie wrong com
7os The brilliant speech You mad
ave been delivered at No. q
,oor.,"
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A child. speaking of his home to q
friend, was asked. "Where is your
homer" Looking with loving eyes at
his mother he replied:I'Where mother
Is e' Was ever aquestion so tr,thfi,lly,
beautifully, or touchingly answered?
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DR.. WRlcHT's
REJUVENATING ELIXIR
Or. ESSENCE OF LIFE,
Prepared from Pure Vegetable Extracts contain.
lag nothing Injurious to tae
.aF most delicate.
"As the Phenix


r,.a. Fam me me a sh@nlx t.
II reinvenate the System and overcome disease
sly- The Reiuyenatina EIixir L. m. re.,,, 30 nd
err, discoveries In the Vegetable kinrdom being
an entirely new and abstract metbod az ,,rs ;rras
neetjye of all the old and worn ont svstems
tsv- This medicine has been tested hv the mos,
eminent medical men Of the day and nv them 70
nounccd to be one of the greatest medical
~ the are
f5sr- One hottie will cure general Deb;I;tv
SEy~ few doses cures Mysteries In females
sity- One bottle cures Paint alton NJ the Heart
sy- From one to three BEETLES restores the mani.
ness and full yigor OF youth
eYy- Few doses restores the annet;ta
sSs- Three hotties cure m. unrst ras. - Imno
tcncy. " p'
49, Gaw ans.s cures TN. Low sn;r;,.a
~. On. hottie restores ,nenta, powar
sS~4 Cep Ioses restores H. o,,ypn. ofzs,.,,,;on
w. few doses ,,rina tn. rosa ~ ,hs chast '''"
ss1- This medicine restores 10 manly s v,sor md
r,nst health The Moor Sehi,;ta,sJ sa. ,s s anu
d.spariag. .
me ns'iesS enersued youth, the over-task-
the individual snfi,rn, Grom yanaroi sah;,,,S =,
Pom ,p,gk,esS Of sin1i, oroaa will al, ana INN.
iiate aud narma,ent reljef Nv tbe No." nr III. Ei;i
or Essence of Life.
eD- Price, per bottle or three bottles for IS,
ana forwarded ny Express, on receipt OF money
70 any actress
The Cherokee Pills and ReJu.
Druggists IN the Civilized world. Some unprincipled
dealers, however, try to sell worthless compounds
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A GENTS WANTED-To sell bv

"A subscription an excellent, illustrated and low
priced history of the Rebellion 1t Is In both Eng
iish an Gel man. Also several other beautiful,
illustrated. interesting and valuable family works
Also for Pedlers and Agents great variety of Pic
lures Battle Sc Portraits Of eminent General
and Civilians, Gems for the Album be-. togethe
with large assortment Of Stationary Packages.-
These goo d. sell wen.
Fof Circulars. with terms, address
HENRY HOWE,
III Main Street, Cincinnati
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CT. LOUIS THROAT AND
OLUNG INSTITUTE.

Rooms Nos. 1, 2, 8, Marble Building, No. 10 North
Fourth street, opp. Court house.
Catarrh, Asthma, Bronchitis, Distheria, Winter
Cough Ulcer eted Sore Throat Goitre or
enlarged neck, Heat Disease. Laran-
gifts, Cancer. Diseases Of Wo-
men, Early Stages Of
Consumption,
And all other complaints that directly Indirectly
lead to CONSUMPTION, are treated upon Few and Inn
proved system Of cure.
There is no disease of the throat however slight
that ultimately does not involve the Lungs, hence
the necessity of at:endng to this class Of diseases
their first stages,
The system in, olives MEDICAL INHALATioN, the
principle being apply remedies where thss disease
exists, and such improved remedies as seldom fail
to effect the object in view, viz PERMANENT
CURE.
Patients at distance, by giving full description
OF their cases. can be treated with The In
stitute is established as permanent one,
Address Drs. FITCH & PERCY, Principals.
st. Louis Throat and Lung institute,
No. 10 North Fourth street,
Mar. 3-50-l5-tf. st. Louis, Missouri.
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EYEs.-The language of,he eye is very
hard to counterfeit You can read in the
eye of your companion while you talk.
whether your argument hits him, though
his tongue will not confess it. Tnere is q
hook by which man shows I've is g lin, to
say good thing, anita Look when he has
said it. Vain AID iors'tten are all the fine
Offices Of hospitality, if there be no holiday
in the eye. How many furtive invitations
are avowed by the eye disse,nbed by the
UPS. There are eyes winch give n, .n,re
admission into them than blne b.rrieS 9th.
crS liquid and deep wells that m m must ia i
into; and others are oppressive an devoui-
Rsg, and take too much notice. There are
asking eyes, AMI asserting eyes, providing
eyes full Of faith son, OF go)l aud some
Of evil omen.
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s. T.-IsGO.-X.

Perscn ms Of sedentary habits troubled with weak.
ness lasstude, palritaton Of the heart lack OF APP
petite, distress after eating, torpid liver constp
ton, &C., deserve 10 suffer If they viii not try The
celebrated
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ERIE RAILWAY.
Forming with its connections
The Great broad Guage Route to
NEW YORK, BOSTON, NEW HAVEN

NEW YORK, BOSTON, NEW HAVEN
Hartford, FAN River, Providence. Worcester. and all
the principal cities and towns In New England.
eae- Saving % miles in dist ance from Dunkirk or
Buffalo to New York.
Express Trains leave Dunkirk and Buffalo on arri
val of all trains fir ON the west, and through to
New York without change.
When necessary, the trains on this road will wait
two no urs at Dunkirk and Blu for trains from the
west and run through to New York without laying
over at any int ermediate point.
Boston and New England passengers can go via
New York without additional cost, and have CT dice
of all rail or Sound steamers to destination.
Luxurious state room Sleeping Cars are ran thro'
to New York ali night trains. Palace cars with
Foote'S Patent yebtilators, perfectly free from dust,
arc run on day Express trains.
Baggage checked through Fare always as low as
by any oti er route.
Secure Tickets ria the ERIE RAILWAY,
winch can be obtained at all principal ticket offices
in the est To Merchants this route offers unequal
ed facilities for the shipment of Freight.
Chicago Office, Ga Clark Street, GEORGE STARR,
Ticket agent. &C. WHEELER, Freight Agent.
New York Office, 240 Broadway, CHARLES z. CRAIG,
Ticket Agent, A. II. WARD, Freight Agent
Boston Office, Is State Street, JOHN s. DUsLAp, N.
4. Agent. CHAs. MiNoT, supt;
WIN. r BARR, Gen1 Pass. Agent. ldee24 '6s
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ERIE RAILWAY.
Great broad Guage Double Track
And Telegraph Route.
To Ne,o Yorh, Boston, PhiSadelt,hid, Baltimore,
HdyYisbarg, and al Eastern cities, carrying the
GRE4T I,HROUGH U. s. NAILS.
EXPRESS Trains leave DuNKIRK or BUFFALO on the
arrival OF trains from the West via the LAKE SHORE
via the Neto Broad Gauge Atlantic and Great Wes-
tern Raiklcdy from Cleveland o., giving Passengers
the advantage, from Dunkrk or Buffalo, or from
Cleveland, o., of Sir Font Gauge, combining VASE
and COMFORT without change in Vide, Roonty, I'dI-
ace Cars, direct to NEW YORK. perfection attain
ed by no other route.
FOR FREIGHT
between all points and WEST, our facilities are
uprjyaIIed Forming close and reliable connections
AT DrNKIRy and BUFFALO with Western roads, and At
SALAMANCA with the
Broad Guage atlantic and Great Western
Rail,ody.
I, v which route there Is no transfer between New
York and Cleveland.
EXPRESS FREIGHT TRAINS
le ave New York daily for all points in the West ma
Ming as Quick time and at as Low RATES as by any
otber route For Freight Passage In quir
the principal offices in the West, and at
"a Clark Street, Chicago.
240 Broadway, New York, a
% South St, K. r., New York.
IS State Street, Boston.
r. w. BLAScHARp. CHAs. Minor,
D. :" Gen,i fr'tAsr Gen'lsupt.
w. X. BARR, H. SPENCER,
GenI Tic. Ag't. Western Agt,
Dec. 81, 1868.
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HOWARD ASSOCIATION.
PHyLA DELPHYA pa.

Diseases Of the Nervous, Seminal. Urinary and
Sexual systems--new and reliable treatment-ln re
ports Of the HOWARD ASSOCIATION Sent by mail In
DR.. J. sKILLIN HOUGHTON, Howard Association
No. South Ninth Street, Philadelphia Pa.
Jan. rs, 1S64-45-1b
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reported that the Danish Gov
ent, since the sal result Of her
with Germany, being unable to
is West India possessions, is anx.
3 4sell them to the United States.
" Wu bEY consist of the Islands of St.
dsr1.sias' St. Croix aud st. John. St.
sip,inas is one of the finest harbors in
le West Indies, and would be con-
tenient coal depot for the navy. The
people of the island are said TO be in
favor of annexation. and the propo.
s:tion is not without its advocates in
influential official circles 1t is doubt
fll, how ever, whether Spain, England
or France would permit the transfer
without an effort to secure these pos
sessions among themselves.