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The Portland daily press., 1864-11-16

Eia4sd 81 CHAMBERsBURG, Nov. 10. :
Some rebel guerrillas having crossed the
Potomac, evidently with the purpose of blum
dering the border, the citizens of Chambers
burg held large meeting this evening, aud
three field companies for defence,
one of whichis to be armed with first class
repeating rifles. Companies were also prompt
ly organized to-day in Greencastle, Waynes-
boro, and Mercersburg, and all of them are
to be completely armed tomorrow. The
border people are fully prepared for a plum
dering raid, and will make short work Of any
guerrillas who may fall into their hands.
The Portland daily press., 1864-11-16
New York CITY,

This is the Gibraltar of modern Democra-
cy. 1t throws about 10000 votes, and gives
majority of 81, 900. Ithas six Congressional
districts, numbered to 8 inclusive, and all Of
them are represented in the present congress
by Democrats TO wit: Ben. Wood, Fernando
Wood, Elijah Ward, John W. Chs1ler, JAS.
The Portland daily press., 1864-11-16
Enehanae Of Prisoners.

NEW YORK, Nov. IL.
A dispatch dated Savannah l1th, says Col.
Mumord the Federal Commissioners met Capt.
Hatch in the river to-day. The exchange of
prisoners will commence and progress as
rapidly as possible. ea
The Portland daily press., 1864-11-16
Oongrat.Iation to the President.

\ s9Ib9 J a - - New, YORK, Nov. 10. 4
Prominent citizens of Louisiana called on
the President to day, to congratulate him up
on his reelection, and asked that Gen. Banks
be returned to Louisiana. His course, they
said, had given the utmost satisfaction, and
he is highly popular with the Union residents
of that place. aei 5asli l.te iti&1
The Portland daily press., 1864-11-16

hEeRUIFIEe.-Seven substitutes and re-
ergits we're passed yesterday at the Provost
Aarshal's Office, and were credited as follows
Kennebunkport two. Bridgton two, Naples
one, Cumberland one, Saco one.
Three drafted men from Kennebunkuort
were examined and accepted. Some six or
eight drafted men and substitutes were exam.
med and rejected.
The Portland daily press., 1864-11-16
Ar9'iraI of the american Consul at Bahia,
Bras1-Ercitemen of the Brazitians.

New York, Nov. Is.
The prize steamer Lucy captured off Will
mington I'd inst. by the Santiago de Cuba ar
rived here this morning. She is bound to
Boston. Her cargo consists of 1853 bales cot
ton and 25 tons Of tobacco. s8
The Worlds Washington dispatch says
Hon. Thomas Wilson, American Consul at
Bahia, Brazil, has arrived in Washington and
had an interview with Secretary Seward. 1t
is also said that Secretary Seward will tender
an apology to Brazil for the capture of the
Florida. 's'p 7ass N'att
On the other hand, the Tribune's special
says, the action of Capt. Collins will be sus-
tanned by our government. 4. ''-t
The Portland daily press., 1864-11-16

Academia hack driver named Jordan,
was severely injured last evening by being
thrown from his seat in consequence Of his
horses turning suddenly into India street.
The horses ran as far as the Grand Trunk
freight depot, where they fell down and were
secured. Jordan was taken to his home and
cared for,
The Portland daily press., 1864-11-16
Nv HIectr1c1ty
TEETHl TEETH, TEETH,

DR.. D. still continues to Extract Teeth BY E!ectTIe
ity tcith0sst Pain. Pertens having aecayta teelh
or stumps they wish to have remo' ca ior resettmg
he would give polite invitation 20 cail'
Superior electro Aagnetae Maen,nes ior sAiS 'or
H. n ~ en- accommodate few patients with
board and treatment II his house
o.. vnSe ,oSP NJ, ana Ito in the Evening.
H Sc1mnnassVtstios Frss novltf
The Portland daily press., 1864-11-16

q TORONTO, G. w., Nov Is.
At meeting of the City Council last night,
it transpired that information had been receiv-
ed of an intended demonstration in Canada,
by the members of the Fenian Brotherhood
from the United States. X
The Mayor stated that this information has
been handed to the Government. M
The schooner Carrier Dove foundered yes
terday at Long Point and was abandoned.
The Portland daily press., 1864-11-16
Release of Citizens of .AIsaaadria.

80 WASHINGTON, NOV. 10.
The citizens of Alexandria and in the vicin-
ity of the Orange and Alexandra railroad,
who were recently arrested and placed on
trains as protection against attacks from
guerrillas have been released, and details
from guerrilla prisoners confined in Alexan
dria will be sent out in future for the same
purpose. n L.LL-aa 10 .aLIa $780, N 81
The Portland daily press., 1864-11-16
The Se,s York .Yots,.e .Fra.ds.

= s Asgoe 9haaaa14s NEW YORK. Nov Is.
& The Commercial Washington special says
Col. Fenton, Governor elect of New York,
and other witnesses in the case of North ar
irving, the case was postponed until to NOR
row. The case for the prosecution is already
closed, and but day or two will be re-
quired to place it before the commission en-
tire.
The Portland daily press., 1864-11-16

!. THE FORCE OF Habit-It Is amusing, some
times, to notice with what tenacity the brute
creation will strive to initiate the customs and
naOi,s OF their masters A certain dog in this
Guy mas been seen to walk into the Merchants
EAcnange several times during the day, and
and then go quietly out. anparentlv a wiser
andbetteP dog.-Rrice Current. ~
The Portland daily press., 1864-11-16

BRIG. GEN. JAMES d. FEssENDEN has
been assigned to the command Of the Sd Brig
ade, LIST Division, 10Th Army Corps. The
Brigade has recently been under Col. Dudley,
commanding.
The Portland daily press., 1864-11-16

~ p . = $1,000 WASHINGTON, Nov. Is.
Instruction to the general agents of the
Treasury Department, Tor the purchase of cot
ton and other supplies from rebel States, are
undergoing revision in order to greater eff
cheney. g
The Portland daily press., 1864-11-16
From the SosstIssVest.--G Gen. Candy Danger
OsssL4 Wounded. ~ HtA
CAIRo. m Nav. IL.

CAIRO, H.. Nov. Is.
The steamer Luna from New Orleans 5th
has arrived. She discharged 1000 bbIs pork
at Memphis.
Thirteen transports are lying at the mouth
of the White river. ~ .ls..r..e
The surgeon who attended Gen. Candy and
who arrived at Memphis, reports his wound
very severe and his recovery doubtful.
The Portland daily press., 1864-11-16

& PORTLAND COUNCIL No. l, U. L, of A.,
will hold its regular meeting this evening, at
71-2 O'Clock, at the usual place. VA s,8
The Portland daily press., 1864-11-16

ON TueEday. Nov "a. at O'Clock P. NJ. In West.
" brook nearly opposite the Brewer House a one
and . bali story wooden house nearly new well An
ished, with good ce lar cellent waters alund
ance OF 1t, with good barn and ,hed attach. a, =
There is two of prime land, and everything I'm
and about the house Is in fine condition IL L. deal
rabls for residence or Investment. Soon, wi, HINT
doubt, to be reache1 BY he dorse Railroad
HENRY BAILEY 4 CO., Auct,rs.
Nov. 15-dtd -7''
The Portland daily press., 1864-11-16
From .Ne,c Orleams

NEW York, Nov. Is.
The steamer Cahawba. from New Orleans
Sd, via Ship Island and Key West, brings Alb
prisoners Of war;
Z F&& ANsh6s -----------t 3 sst ID
The Portland daily press., 1864-11-16
Wanted.

A SMALL tenement. or part ofs house suitable
"A for small family without children. The rent 70
wanted immsdiattly. Address Box 1872 Portland
20 nov16dlws
The Portland daily press., 1864-11-16
Wnnfed.

DoARD, with furrishtd or unfnrnished roomA
Id by two gentlemen and one iady; pc, o. Ieief-
snces gwen. Address for one week " nj IN" ON ~,
NOV 15-d1ws Hi
The Portland daily press., 1864-11-16

A country magis rate in England recently
sentenced boy to six months Imprisonment
With hard labor, for stealing six walputs from
q tree. 50 b.Ea5 aiiW aq7asisa stssse III
The Portland daily press., 1864-11-16
Hnrioass Items.

ts4 New York, Nov. 10.
The monitor Dictator has returned from a
successful trial trip.
The Portland daily press., 1864-11-16
AUCTION SALES.
HENRY BAILEY . co. AUOrIOElnas.
valuable Real Estate af Auction,
On DaHfOuh Near High ST.

I'm Thursday, Nov I7th, at o'clockP N on the
~ premises, we shall sell the homestead Of the ate
william svansi the lot i 6o6 10 II front on Daniorth
street, and about 100 IevI ep;-the heus being
suitable tor double tent ment
4. ALSO the double house and lot adjoining az $40
Ieet mont ana about las ieet Deep elen din 10 1bs
common passage way one rod wide betwC . ihis lot
ana Judge Chadbourn's.
lels whole property Is ntrally located fronting
tne southeast, and desirable block ~ six houss
es = --0-S-
Title tound-teFms liberal. Plan of the propertv
can be seen and information gwen By calling On
HENRY BAILEY & co, AuctIoneers-
Nov 9-dtd NA0oA''
The Portland daily press., 1864-11-16
AUCTION SALES.
Farm nf Aucfion.

Mn wednesday, Nov 80, 1854, at 10 O'Clock, A. M
~ ON the premises, the arm known as the
Reuben Elder Farm, in Gorham.
NJ me road from Little Falls to Standish about one
ca,c rom Little Falls, and three miles from Cor.
Ac,as corner. Said Farm is composed Of about 100
nj ma ood. Pasture Moving and Tillaxe Land
supplied v;,g good state OF cultivation, and Is well
story hon. "a'n good water II has also q good two
bnldins a1; large barn and other necessary ont
a. aboys VIZ. n good repair Said FARM will be sold
obiigsd' from reserve. the present owner being
~ r ~, n man hUGh D. MCCLELLAN. Efo,.
Nov LTD Auctioneer.
The Portland daily press., 1864-11-16

Thc Rebel Propositions for Supplies u,ader
going ReoisiOn. 49,. ~
The Portland daily press., 1864-11-16
Horses, Carriages, &C., at AUCTION.

[ D. saturday, Nov 18th. at IL O'Clock A. NJ on
ssyie, carriage and character gentle solno, and
from trlsks, called the best family horse in the
St..y-wl.h carriage, Harness, Robes, &C Also 6
n Ies OF dinerent grades-with Concord Wagons,
SIP a. ess W a. ons, covered Wagons, CalryalI,
Sielgns, Harnesses, Robes, Blankets 4 O. Sc
noslb dtd HENRY BAILEY & Co, Auct's
The Portland daily press., 1864-11-16
aOuse and Land on Yotk s,,ee,

N IN Monday, Nov 2sth. at P. NJ, on the preml
" ses. we snail sell houge mo. n, York street It
= three story wooden house, finished Throughout,
and in !. riect order. 1t has q cellar under IN
whole house; abundance hard and soft water with
good stable and . very la &c lot If Iand-103 feet
on Iork street. and extending back about 10 istt
makiOg about 00O teet OF land IL is eentra ly st
uaied IN good neigh ornood, and sirable tor In
gestment. Sals posltive-title undoubted and terms
HENRY BAILEY Co., AustiOnesrs.
Nov. l6.--dtd
The Portland daily press., 1864-11-16

- f-~k-SeSr Va NV AOuOWAuS udInel cltlzenS.
Jacob Mcclellan VIM wills .fai
Israel Washburn jr E Spring
Jonn Lyncn Istts w Thomas rrg
BENZ Kingsburyj r McCobb d.4sf
roster Nath'l Deering
Geo Talbot Joseph B Hall
Ollver Gerrish Rensselaer, Cram ~,
Woodbury. Davis Lewis Smith bs
Edward Fox Fred G Messer ~
H Drummond .4 Henry p Lord filf
Geo W Woodman~ Eben Steele s4Aiin4t
M A Blanchard Nathan Webb ,s
Charles Holden SW Tarrahea
T es paws 81 M Byron Greenough
Sohn Gllman JohnB Brown
st John Smith aw Jersey
VIM w Woodbury. Albert Warwick
DIV Fessenden eA.A4 Henry Fox' =
The following named persons have been en-
gagged to deliver addresses sale1
Gov. John A. Andrew, of Mass.
Frederic Douglass, ESQ.,, of NY.
Miss Ann Il. Dickinson, of Penn. =
VIM Lloyd Garrison. Esq, of Mass.
Geo. VIM. Curtis, of NY.
Hon. Geo. Thompson, of England. ia
Hon. Alex III. Bullock, of Mass.
a Rev. DR.. R.S-Storrs, Jr., of N. To- sia
2 Rev. Robert CoIlyer, of Ill. laf $40
Rev. J. s. c. Abbott, the Historian.
In addition to the above, correspondence is
going on with distinguished gentlemen from
whom replies have not thus far been received.
The course will consist OF not less than ten lee
lures, to commence early in December, 1854, and
continue thereafter weekly. -,
Tickets for the Course, 81 25
Evening tickets, IS cents.
4. For sale at the Bookstores, Messrs. Crossman
Il Co. 3 and Paine's Music store 81 49,
Male of fiakotc fod 10 he - Al.
Hall. -
'sae JACOB MCCLELLAN hl 5aallFea
ISRAEL WASHBURN, jr.,s Lecture
X JOHN LYNCH, 81 $3.50 .sesass4
BENZ. KINGSAURY, jr., Committee.
M. A. BLANCHARD,
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-06-22

The exPe1s5itufe OF the British Gnv~rnment
th's year ~iI o. 1885 OuO. 90. br,rs q Su,s,- 90
600 less thsn ,ast 4 its rtvrDu, kS47 5on 900
The exports and imporCs "a spite. uf the coiron
famine. have Increased ffOm 81 >S5 900 OOO m
Sol, 10 &. 225 $50 O0n Ia 1898 large DIR.
ton Of toe reVenue OF the UiIted Kingdom
Comes from beer and srdeut spirits The. beer
drank IN England and Ws.es ouls costs Sspo.
UOu. 900 year. The annual 4verus- Tor men.
women. aud children ia Eugl~Dd and Wales Is
s. for spIrIts ana 81 rs for beer F; Ia Ireland it
g. for spirits auo 25 GEMS for beer; a. Scot
sLd 1t l. s. tor spirits ard 81 ceurs iur beer;
this does rot include the ilhcii dis'illaIiou aud
pOi-OnOls adulterstions th.t are extensively
praeic~d 80 the three king ions There ~err
: oOOtO" gallons OF in,ported aud e1c-rd
spiIs cons1nfd IN the Unirrd Kingdom NJ
1880. 700 OOO gslloIs OF lmpmt.d vines.
n coo, OUO pounds OF tea, aud 35 600 OOO o. to-
ozccO.
Ii is said that the Turkish Government is
about to abolish the present rrstric' ious on ne
press 20 do away ~iih the censorship. and 10 al
low journalism heuceiorth to procet q wighout the
inte' frrrnc- of the authorities
Tie Emperor Air1Afiser II The 1 Ear OF Kue-
-ia. having completed the liberation of thirty
miiou seris IN Russia, has recently performed
another act that will add increasing luslie 10 the
glory OF hie reign He has issued decree that
on April Is, every serf 10 Poland s.oud be set
Zee from bondage, allowing HIM 20 0wn the cot
tsge sud plot Of ground he has been occupying
TO have his time and labor for bis own, and To be
liberated from all claims 10 service and obhga.
lions 70 labor which his master NAV have pos
sessed over him. The peasants are slsO AZ once
TO become self governiig ciizrhs. being sl.oaed
10 elect their o~n local authorities TIE Polish
a'istocrscy, while sgtaliug Europe for the pur-
pose oi securing hbert, 10 themselves, have
lever showed disposition 10 give ire-dom TO
her sers. who have thus obtained il Of the
Autocrst himself
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-06-22
the WANING REBELLION

A contemporary very handsomely puts the fol-
ioWIng facts together. They are worth look ing
At by the faint hearted well a. the dsaifrcIed
Three Years ago the rebels held 6rm possession
of all Eastern Virginia. aud doggeds disputed
ihe supremacy of West Virginia They held
uudisputed sway over every foot Of North aud
-outh CarOlina Of Georgia aud Alabama, oi
Florida, except a fort at the mouth Of Peu-acola
har Dor; they held all OF Mississippi Louis aus
rexa-, Arkansas and Tennessee and Lad com
plete control over the Mississippi river. from
he mouth of the Ohio 70 rhe Gulf They stub
oOrny disputed the possession OF Kentucks sud
Missouri they threatened Maryland, aud besiee.
ed the capital of the nation.
The rebellion has lost uesrlv half its territory
md quite half it, resources II has lost coutiu-
lalls. Its successes on the batie field have new
r yet sIsd its retreatng god Terminus; ~hil,-
Is defeats have 5veu followed lmmrdialei, b,
TIE abandonment of whole States or large dis
rricts L. l>6l il lost MAJ laod and W-st Vir-
ginia In s62 it lost Kentucky, Missouri. pa l.
~ North aud South Carolina Etst Virginia
Nashville, New Oreabs, aud M-mvhs In 1868
lost Middle aud Wes, Tennessee, Arkansas
North Mi-si-sippi. AID Vick-bu g with the Girat
Father OF Waters itself In s64 Il has lost It,
asst hold upon East Tennessee. aud North Geor-
sia aud North Alabama. Aud General Grant Oar
driven Lee 10 the gates Of Rchu oud, after
~orsting hiR in series Of great battles In II
Eord the rebellion Is dying Of gslloplng con
sumption.
Yet there are still those who think the rebel
hon cannot be put down; and Who say that il
Grant Is beaten IN a battle tnst Is the end Of the
va" As # our armies rad not already been
beaten in more than one battle. The QUESTION i
NOT who looses now and then a battle. bat who's
cause is it that steadily loses: On which SIDE il
it that It's victories yield 10 substantial fruits,
~hile is defeats are enduring disasters
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-06-22

Az ACT T. appoint certain oflcsrs OF tile navy.
Be- u eaGcea By the Sea,e and R0tssof Reprssentdres
of re tHit>f States gf Anlcd torgreEs assembled
nat Tor and during the present uslrrectlOD The Pres
dent By and with the advice and Of The
rs hereby authorized 70 appoint nE lieutenant com
nianderss snd acting commanders who shall have the
same rdte Of compensation allowed - Ofhcers OF
similar grade 10 the navy
sec. 2 And oe u further sndctd. That the proviso
IA section ten, chapter hlndred aI1 eighty three
ol ~ act 10 establish and eQuAlze the grade - line
ohcrrs ~ the United States navy, approved July SIX
teen. eighteen hundred aud sXty-twO be- aud the
= hereby repealed, AID that section shall
follows
Sec g. And b u further enacted That any person
VINO shall have received sir2n hereafter receive
temporary appointment acting volunteer LIEUTENANT
or actus master IL The navy from ie, authorized
by Act VI Congress CT july twenty fourth eighteen hun
drei and sKty-ons, nay be connrfnsd said appOnt
uent n The navy ana placed the line u promotion
from the cate of SAID confirmation II upon the recon
meLdlticn Of the President he reserves the thanks o.
congress iyr highly mer LOrous conduct conflict With
the enemy Seanen distinguishing themselves Ia battle
or by sxuaortlusry heTOism in the line Of the profes
sion. may be promoted FORWARD warrant orcers
acting masters mates they may be best qualified,
upon the recommendation u thelr commanding oncer
approved By the hag officer the department Upon
such promotion they shall grstuity Of hun
dred dollars aud medal Of honor DO prepared BY
the navy department
Approved May II, 1861
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-06-22
A DIsGusrED DELEGA1E

The following incident Of the Cleveland Con-
'entiou Is from Ihe ROctester Democrat:
A Young b. lrauish gsautsh. grveu'sh look
ing customer ~ho had sai near the piaii'rm
With a vlgiiauI mirn, all dAy. rose and wanted 70
debate a proposition. Be struck 81 siu,udr ike
bronze statute and raising his soft hat. iuioim-
I'd the Convention in grave maurer, Nth
solemn tWang N his voice. that he came at me
~sy from Jo DavieSs county. Illinois. % join the
tathiui- His strange ~ay oi raising hi- voice 10
a go cam al the eud OF every sentence suggested
that be w4s = Ha dshvli Baptist or Methodist
circuit elder H. had psid lis Own ,1lti-ts he
-aid. and he d,dnt expsei 10 rsosirs 4 CENT p
Here the Convention inGuiaei laugh 81 pc
phiianthropisf teh 700. be- eonuuued.
have come hundreds 81 milr-. sud | doii'i ~snt
70 b. favored a sing.s maze no' q s'rgis n'i.
-NoT A sIN6LE AIIEl A. ihi- h,N~i q
grnerou- dsclafstoi his slo- delegstv~ b ,kr
Iuto roafs of drii-isr laughter. Inch TIE fft~i-
dent coutrOlmg hi- ri-iulvs. ch,c Bot ife
s-niirHusn from j. Daviess had hot hi- hsia cr
b. held up hi- soi. bat. rolled hi- sN~s fU lf-
eeu.ag droppeo me unoe' a.. 81 si""d imiu
ivro1ot. for fLil fv- uiinutss dunug NLici the
COl,vrAi.a- A-sed. chrefed. q is'ra. iaugt'u
auJ ruafrs. a. iasi Boz. g"f hr.@ih 500 -iin
out agaln Ir.s- Do. s-i sir s"vH.u tiu.s--
Thi> starting lro,is..-,v b'ought aroth-r p. A..
lufAI NiNa De EaFf -iiNff.-i - 81 Aia & ~ 81. e.
,h.ndsh.r, con .inaed hr scce no el'v,
t.d to -t.uuf b. neve tiaf th-,- - - Il n''
bolts the ~or.d o. ~ hsro ju-' s-'- o. ,ou
c,un h,il - sgg and u b. sho.id DIP o. 30
sr,...d sN.SE Al rn PIE E. TO. &c. iDa.-
r.us - tlIs -. .e O.. III a al Ovsc ll.'i. 3D.
The CaDVrLuou h.G eissn asa AID ~-s u ai
uprosr of a,~s1lHi~nt 81 a confusion nuS ti.c
rfsruc ui-u,brf f,om } Dse.ess TX q ris ~.r~
f-hukiugh on fhs Pr side [. ~io had o.c.a sl
him uot oi ord, r. sud auId roars ~ .sua ht,t., d
-pasunodic cries OF plt ban cuf. 'e $50 tis
='lI hat aiOund nis head aid quHro a. aN'l
Ihst raue ci~sris ab'.v~ t.- tunu.t. - ds'
vou beiieu- there 4. CID ihi- hnisird Ia
p,ciure. and the sud.sacc c'.nulned a. roar
Va repis, the del. gale iruu. j. D~sirss uttrrrd a
dspsirug Obi at theif gro-s !. ndvlf, anc
Dacked sp-edi, uut oi the rOW IA regal stale,
s.siug his soil hat rrpro~chiuiy 81 abe eouVuis-
"a assembly.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-06-22
SHAMELESS IMPOsITIoN.

We have repeatedly called attention to the
s@iAdliug and dishonest schemes 90 the various
forms OF " gift eutrrpr-es that are So 4, Quent
aud openly Obtruded the public Though
their pr-t-Bs'ons evideuti, impossible and
absurd. yet thelt pfoj~cio's Iskiig advantage Of
the creduhts OF som o. aud the desire oi others 90
became suddenly rich, fhd-ntly pu' them TORN
aud anss- large profits from their greedy dup~s
The Montreal Wtaess ssys that -earc-ly mail
leaves Causdy tor thr StsIes without remittance
To some OF ihc-e schemilg sprculatOrs. ltgives
The particulars Of one OF the bOl1r-t attempts 20
-eiuGle, made last summer which IN Vould
seem. 300 bareiuced 90 have entrapp. a single
victim. ACvri tisemenfs wee s-ut ali over the
country, Offering fortune 10 esery buyer oi a
hvr-dollar ucket in the gfasd lOu~ry. Go bo
dra~u 90 july al - p Dad -tre-t Ch~rabu-co
civ, Clinton county y Y The Uni.rd State
District Aft,rn~y having been n"uh-I a. tne a.
.rmDrrd s~iud.-, ~ent 20 TIE sc- Indicated.
al found the citt ~ih such q figi-uu dn -
name consisted OF t~o log houses, Do olr % ~t.cI
post one. o. Toe Ga, apioif.f-r i,i If.
a~ing OF The lpffers. fh- tr,s-u.sf came sfd
JYk ton t.r offic- 4 BOO i-ffe,- e.. tsun.g f,-
nittAncrs. tie 49, arrested, ald -eFriz. Go g--
dollars ~cie tOuug -,uf irYta a. as oi t'.-
Uailrd States ahd the CalaSa-. sh@ .rti,r- ne'- 4
rom 81 ca-s,-, rich sna p .or. lrafnrd .as isuo
att, male aud female
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-06-22
sKlRNIISH DRILL.

A correspondent of the n. Y EUe-linq Post
with the army describes a skirnish drill, a. he
saw it, in our army nesr Culpepper: ." In the
valley half dozen Companies are drawn 10
suddenly part of the men are launched sut
from the clump, and walk 10 very open lin
lesurey up the hill. We are too distant TO her
the word Of command from the officer who walks
behind but We see them, now bending dow
and creeping Esrily forward. now turning as o Q
man toward the left; nov lying down Nos
halt oi the line, every other man, fires the men
Who have 6red drop quickly to the gr, und, ard
load their muskets lying prone upon their backs
Nov the other half FIRE, and load the same way
Nov they push ahead on 10 more level ground;
aud here, after they have fred, they load stand
ing-but not standing still. TIE loader rests the
butt OF his musket on the ground, aod walks
about it much a. circus pony walks around the
tent pole This is that the enemy NAV have no
ssesdy mark.
This is skirmish drill; ard il gave me better
idea Of actual battle than anything saw. The
skirmisher's movements are very deliberate be
does not run but walks, though in q somevhst
tOrsuous course; no action Is nu-ried-not even
tue firing. for be must take sim-is is bis duty
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