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rrIght,nI RoiIer .ExpIo4Ion.

A frightful accident occurred in CussewagO
township, Crawford county, last Thursday morn
ing. The boiler Of portable saW.min in opera
ton on the farm Of Mr.. IT. Freeman exploded,
yette Wythe, seriously injuring j. Pond and s
West, and slightly wuunding several others. Mr.
Thay er's body was literally blown to pieces, part
of it being thrown distance Of twenty -four rods
and ono of his arms about forty rods. Waters
body was hurled four or five rods, and one of hi
arms blown of and thrown into the woods, a dis
tancc of ten rods. The boiler was hurled against
a chestnut log two feet in diameter, tearing 1t tC
spnters, and landing ten or twelve rods from
the scene Of the explosion. The accident is sup
posed 10 have been the result of carelessuess OF
the part of the engineer in allowing the water tC
get too low IN the boiler. The saw-mill wa
owned by Pond & Co., Of Spring township
PiHsbtvQ Chronicle.
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Colonel JsIues remained az Petersburg several
weeks, and tbCu returned to Baltimore. lie
wrote TO tho President relating the result OF bis
mission but received no rcnly. Months latcr
Mr.. Gilmore learned that the letter was never re-
ceivcd But Colonel Jaqucs was now anxious
for another visit 20 the Rebels, proposing, this
time, 10 see the arch Rebel himself. Leave ct
absence was again granted him by Mt. lincoln's
order. In few weeks he Joined Mr.. Gilmore t
Baltimore, hut on going to Washington Il was
known that unexpected obstacles were IN the
way OF his further progress"
What these were is not stated but they could
be removed 10y Mr.. Gilmores accompanying him.
Accordingly, the two gentlemen started, aud we're
passed through cur lines Jy General Giant. "l
went to Richmond" continues Mt. Gilmore,
'bCCauSo l thought could rcudcr material aid
10 Colonel JaluCs, IN paving the way 60 nogotia-
tious that might result Ia peace how they
Jared in that mission, what Mr. Davis said 60
them, aud what they said 10 MI. Davis, viii b,
found In the account which We publish in another
column.
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The Pripters, strike in New york.

There was a large meeting OF printers ut Tam
many Hall on Tuesday evening, Mr. u. u,
Holmes. the President, In the chair.
A resolution was proposed and passed admit.
ting reporters OF the press
One hundred pnd thirteen new members were
admitted 70 the Union, together with nineteen
reinstaiements.
After the Transaction Of some routine business
Mr. Hardy, Chairman OF the Worhiugmcu's
Union. made some appropriate remarks, IN which
he offered the assistance Of his association 70 the
Union in their mass meeting on Thursday evening
a resolution OF thankstO Mr.. AmorJ. William
son, proprietor Of the Sunday Dispatch, for his
advocacy o. tho printers rights in last sunday 5
paper, was Offered and adopted unanimously.
The Power Press Association sont In com
munication, asking chat committee be appointed
70 make arrangements for the consolidation OF
both bodies.
The President announced that the New York
Herald, ApplctOns, George L. Nesbtt, tho I'ish
A,ncrTcan, Frank Leslie, the Metropolitan Record
Isaac J. Oliver Edward J. Haskins, the Nov
York NtrrprJ, the New York icd6cT, l.. II
BigClOw, CCnp,cyc'0l AirCrisor, New YORK
CEppt1, Raymond & Collin, Prank McElroy,
BOYD Co., the New York Ii,peS, Daily hCoSi
and tho Transcript. together with large number
Of others, paid the scale.
a Voicc-Thc New York Tribune does not pay
the scale,
Another Voice-The New York Tribune will
have 10 pay the scale.
A resolution was passed that the printers nov
at work be taxed ten per cent. for tue assistance
of the strikers IN their movements. The chair
man OF each Office was deputed rs collector of thi
| fund.
A member here arose and alluded TO Mr. Gree
| ley's action in the matter Of the strike. By tn
| course hs had taken he had sullied the proudos
| fame ever attained. After advocating the right
| of labor for years, and assisting in the orgaui2l
| tlon of that URion, he had suddenly, assassin
| like, turned upon them aud stabbed them in th
| back. (Appauscl
| The President stated st the close that q mas
meeting would be held in the Cit! Hall Park o
| Thursday evening, and lie hoped that they woul
| all be pTe,en, on the occasion.
The meeting then adjourned-N. =. Hr9CS
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PROPOSALS FOR MALLEABLE IRON, CA
II Valry Trimmings.


WAsHisGros July Y, 1855:
SEALED PROPOSALS VIII be received at this oh,oe
until bAiCiDAN August - 1901 ~ Q CLOCK I. hs tW
tho delivery at tho following ponts OF the undemenuoaeA
quantities og mRIcabl lion trimmings for cavalry eqaiF-
mhat@i q, o.. ....-.
Al the Nov YORK Agency, New ofk DIOV eeS
At the flhnkford Arsenal, 1000 sets.
At the Allegheny Arsenal, 10000 aets
AZ the St louis Arsenal looO sets - -. -
Each Get is O. consist o. tho numbers OF eech 1ne
buci TO- square Iing bolt stud. and loop preaors
GXOp that ~ Ofttc rings Ia each set Sre 20 DO ao9
ofthe new pattern, witt stop, aeoordng 70 the moaet
nAde OF o best quality oi rnacable IRON the Tongues q
the buckles OF tho bosl stock The dimOnsont ~
tie cleaned castings AZ the nish and dlmensoae 81 ~
siahdSri gsnscs Ghlef VIM be spped beiore Japanna
Aer heg thuroughy cleaned aud freed from all BprRae
n,Snn5f
The eOods 90 BE- put M In papers In the usna maa-
quanty and ntulas may be prescribed bY the inspsct
Ing oihctr.
Ihe Tot e 20 ns s9'eet 70 @ M e ,nS 1919 saDs
20 be ycd or paid Coz wich have passed napee-
ton.
Bidders win state the weekly rstc at which tey cen
bidders VIII state the aSeua or arsenais whore thay
propose TO deliver aud The number of seS they propose -
maze deliveries at speclAod time will subject me sos-
NO bids win e received from partIss other rsseAe
manufacturers OF the articles proposed cr and who ars
their own shops the work proposed for. 10 :
Porms OF bids can be Obtained ut tho above nesAs1
proresa,, pef made opf on ms form ,eiN no Dc cog
| stdersJ.
The bidder win bo required 10 accompany his prcposi-
ton with guarantee, signed by responsible persona
that In case his bid accepted, he win At ekecutS
n IN snS, 0nnSi 10 the anost of the oontraes 10 a.
liver the articles proposed IN conformity with the
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LItIc Steps Towards Southern Indc-
pettlCncO.

al
peRnGuCO.
The following list Of manufactures Of general
utility, not heretofore made in tho south, is
copit from exchanges within the past few days,
says the Charlotte (Na) BUilciin. II shows that
our people arc really making some progress
towards the independence that we have heard
talked OF so much. We have not included the cot
ton and wooden mills dotred here and there in all
the States, OF the ron establishments. rthe Gov
eTnment works making 6rms, powder, &c.
We have no doubt there ere many other cStAb-
lishmcuts Of which we have seen no notice,
that are adding TO the resources OF the country,
bymakiug articles that VIC have heretofore, de-
PENDED upon the Yankees to furnish US.
Hat Manuiactory at Statesville, n. c.
Stocking Factory at Columbia, S. G..
Stocking Factory nj Danville, Va.
Bonnet Frame Factory at ewberry, 8. c.
Cotton Card Factory at Greenwood, 5. c..
Cotton Card Factory at Fayetteville, N. G,
Cotton Gard Factory at Columbus, Ga.
Cotton Card Factory at Danville, Va, 3
Cotton Card Factory at Selma, Ala.
Cutlery, Knives, and Forks at Raleigh n. z.
Cotton Batting Factory at Charlotte, n. G.
Corn Broom Factory at Davidsons College, N C
| Match Factory at Danyille, Va.
Blanket Mandatory at Montgomery, Ala.
! Knitting Needles at Columbis, s. G.
Glass Mandatory at Richmond, Va.
| Glass Manufactory at Columbus, Ga.
| Glass Mandatory at Savannah, Ga.
| Button Mandatory at Columbus, Ga.
Powder Mandatory at MecBlenburg, N. C.
Several Copperas Mines, extensively worked II
| Rutherford county, n. G.
One Copperas Mine in Chesterfield, S. C.
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SPECIAL ADVANTAGES OF THIS LoAl

SPECIAL ADVANTAGES OF THIS LOAN.
IrtskNAuoSN SAVINGS BAsE, offering higher rate
Of interest than any other and the best security Any
savings bank which pays It's doposltors in United States
Ng-, considers that it Is paying in the best circulating
IL am OF the country and it cannot pay in anything
tes or in notes or bonds payable In Government paper.
tits equally conysnlCntS as temporary or permanent
Investment The notes always be sold for within
fraction OF their face and accumulated interest and are
tAe beat security with banks as collsteras for dis
counts.
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Tv N Il u ID - II A H IL =
7-30 LOAN.

TIE Secretary OF uo Treasury gives notice that sub
scriptous viii bo received tor Coupon Treasury Notes
pay able three years from August Is, i5Gi with sonlan
uua interest at the ratio Of seven and thrcc-tonhS ror
cent per Nunuprncpal and interest both to be paid in
LAWFUL money
These notes VIII be convertible at the option Of the
Loder at maturity into sis per cont gold bearing Jouds,
payable not less than i've than twenty years
from their date as the Government may elect They will
bo issued In denominations of sO slOc $780, slOOO and
5000 and all subscriptions must be fcr ay dollars or
some multiple Of hry dollars.
The notes viii bcransmlted to theowners free Of trans
portan charges aver the receipt ofihe original
Certificates Of Deposit as theE can bo prepaced
A. tho notes draw interest from August Is, persons
making deposits subsequent to that date must pay tho
interest accrued from date Of to date Of deposit.
Parties dopOsitlng twenty Ave thousand dollars and
upwards for these any time viii be allowed
commission OF Of one per cent? which viii be
paid by tho Treasury Department upon the receipt OF
bin for the amount certified to by the onCer with who m
the deposit was made No deductions for commhslo
must be made from the deposits.
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DRUGGISTS, PHYSICIANS,
GENERAL sToREKEEPERS,
Gan a1da our fu OF Imported
and Domestic Drugs, Popular Patent Medenes' Paints
Coal Oh window Glass Prescription VAl, &c. at as low
prices as genuine nrst -class goods can be sola
FINE ESSENTIAL OILS
For OonfeetiOners full variety, and Of the best quality
Cochinoal Bengal Indigo, Nader Pot Ash, CudbeAr,
soda Ash Alum OIL Of Vtro Annatto, CopPeTas, Extract
Of Logrood &C., FOR DYERs' use, always on band, at
lOwsst net cash prices
PURE SPICES FOR FAMILY USE,
Ground expressly for our sales, and TO which We hNe
attention Of those In want OF reliable articles.
Also, INDIGO, STARCH, MUSTARD, &C., or ertrs
qp0liin,
Orders by mail or city post, win meet with prompt az
tenton or special quotations viii be furnished when re-
WRIGHT SIDDALL,
| Wholesale Drug warehouse,
| islJ-ly No. n9 MARKET Street, above Front.
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s55ye DEAFNESS, NOISES IN THE HEAD
THROAT DISEASES, CNrAEEH


ThSss WHO sudcr ftom these msAdlcs have now tae
ypT1 hest opportunity Tor dnjhg relief Tho appRra
Cons.Eu,tej b. Dr. NOG MosCHLl5kER T. undoubtedly
tho most perfectly effective agent used fOr reaching
the seat Of the TO which dlr ctd and trsdi-
eating witt wonderful rApialty. The application IL
pbInies, Oloc, 80 1921 WALNUT Street.
TESTIMONIALS.
To ure Deaf Won Mosclrishtr hur5t, NO im'
WNluut street. operated most suCccsSfOy on my cars
Trsotug 20 pen, Of heaTnr. sutrcd irvm what tho
hysCans called th.ckcnirC ot The drum OF the ear
WILLIAM CRANE, nulloet,
Residence, No. 1913 :. Second street.
philadelphia, August2, lSA .
Put ,UE.piN ytt ,uno lSGi.Ihis Is 20 certify, that
ir four years troubled with offensive discharge,
accompanied with dc tfneas, have teen treated by Uu-
mgrous physicians without receiving any bcEott SOmo
months age applied 90 Dr.. Won hoscbN-ker, VINO has
JOSEPH SHOEMAKER,
Ofths Arm Of Shoemaker Tsdsl, MorCbAnts.
No ~ X. Broad street.
PliyAto residence Ne. ~ Green styoot.
FYF.-Ir Won MOSgHEISKEC car be consulted on
All n llsAie. OF iho Eyu The SO CEGCAL operations 20
restore SIQHT shufuiiy performed. - -
once No, 1927 WALNUT Street,
Where hundred Of 3.marsC'imonas ss tle above can
be examined. hAO-N
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CONVERTIBLE INTO A SIX PER CENT.
$40 GOLD BOND.

throo years. this privilege &C conversion Is now worth
about three per per for the current rate for
$50 Bonds Is no4 than nine rsr cent premium and
beioSe the war Tho premium c six per cent United States
Stocks was over twenty Ter cent 1t viii he seen that the
actual profit on this loan Al tue present market rate, Is
no. les, Il An ten per cent, per aunum.
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DAILY EVENING THURSDAY AUGUST
SPECIAL NOTICES.

ncs5fs EXCURSION or UNITBD AMRR1-
~ can Mrchsulcs TO ATLANTIC CftN VIII b. CEN
tinrtd Fu-MOREpN N rdas), lfh instant Inc la''
~ WILLIAM NJ. WLCKERIN, se"fetarg.
srSsFs TAKE NoTICR.-THR BOOKS or
w DTf, West NEliuis OF Company ate nJgoPet
Tor suhsc-puons 20 IT, Cspai toe cnoC No. Ill WAL
ld,es car a. ID sto i Ia Il ep oyn ma ne aui rsht
ouia-iet JohN uiTIMAN, reerctatz.
$50 TRANSPORTATION OPPICR PuILA-
~ dciptio, Wumirgicr, and Eatincrc HnlI,sd
Company. ...... ,...,,,.,..,
iu s.coriss,e With sn Act Of tGngrae. aP,c,et Iars
Company Tor m,rchant. reC,ygd ~ sjertati3n
y.iIS Of Two CTSTs,t expense Sf tic Ssn,o to he
tort q W the party tccs,ipg su0b tegc.pt
delivered t. consgrccs wi be etamncd by sid Company.
nuiIlat Ssstsror rr,nsa,rtat..n.
edstp OFFICE Oh TuE PHILADELPHIA
ne Ia, ct q, irs rti.sdoiTha =, wcrFs nsd
the ttb instant, tc following preamble an resolution
whereas us ur, advance 10 'ho co 10 orlylrg '-po,gt
pcs yc du'F Oh tAo Irasscs Go ad' ance tnc wages
otlptmst,i as mel o. tbc mauuflriGrc Of Gas have
advanced Ca price .ha .omles tne it-''Ge' 10 gTl.I
from b5uons and 20 make thc .nluA' tal nn " t.e
S.'nZ nno iHlf,- ~ laN I' '''Nlo- N' P''' V' ''-
Tao oIrtst ~ are asaro Hat tlc increased p-cs VIII
act ua r5acss tY Chat cou5trAa. IL UIt vheu tho oou
reflects tlgt ncary article v rurchhte hiss
advanced non 9 O ror cent and We propose al ad
we rr,y 10, cUue, s ssy must bo apparent, par
GSg S S5St r,aed %,sS m Pa 5ts 5 TO- i So Ffts
ug car ca est' contracts enabled a. to purchase Goa
Rc.prtd, IhAtth, CHcl Engineer be- directed 60 civ,
public notice that 1u aad atcr nc nrt day O. SeIem1e
dSlis5s Pee th5u,pnt cubic lst les discount Of pei
eeu, fr prorr' gsyme0' 9nI ,gHs' ~ y las y yo'.
sul.iSt thef Lnsue"t
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IT'S EXEMPTION FROM STATE OR MU-
NECIPAL TAXATION.

Bat aside Yom all the advantage, We have enumerated
special Act OF Congress crsaps oRboad' 9Hd Treasury
ro,e fro locol a,q,ion. the average this eNemP-
ton Is worth about two per per aunua, according to
tho rate OF taSatlon in parts OF tho country.
II is believed that no securities oncr SO great Induce
ncns to lenders as those i,ucdby The Government In
all other forms Of ludcbedness the faith OF ability OF
private parties or stock companies separate commun-
tics, only pledged for payment while The whole pro-
pcry Of the country is held the discharge Of all
the obligations Of the United States.
While the Government offers the most liberal terms fol
It's loans II believes that the very strongest appeal viii b.
to the lOysNy and patriotism Of the people
Duplicate certificates will be Issued for al deposits
The party depOsltng must endorse upon the Origina
certificate the denomination OF notes required an
whether they are to be issued IN blank or payable
order when 50 endorsed, It must be lsft with II
officer receiving the deposit to be forwarded to tn
| Treasury Department.
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OFFict on ASSISTANT QUARTERMAs-
ALBERT 8. AsHMEkD.
Captain and A. Y, n
DROposAIs FOR HATS, CAPS, sH0Ks,


i'll On Goods, Sewing MateriAis, &C,
HF Aplu Alrgut DFPAHrNfHT or WAaHHCrOH
OutcE op CtuRF QuAErHeHtsrER,
MAsmNCTON, August G, 1864.
written proposals WIZ be received Al thia ofaoo unN
further nOtce, for furnishing the following sfces To-
uso Of oonts6lnd men, wcmon, and children IN t,s ht-
PsrtmeRt;- -
Brossns (r1sset 6cl and other seryicesbh Beoa snf
Shoes l0r mon, w6neu. az chlldren'e wear.
Chip, felt aud wo0lcn Hats, aud csth Caps. -
Kcrsey, ln5eY, ,Oinghaui OAloces, bmnkeb auo 0theL
wooden and cotton goods.
Hickory Stripe (for Hhrtsl Bed-uekng, unececheA
Muslin, wuOlen SOCKS and Dlrlaps.
Spool Cotton, black and white Linen Thread
Bons Buspendcr Buttons Large ButtOns for CoaS.
Whlte Porcelain Dudons, Yarn, Needles, and oehtR
sowing na terlals and trimmings.
Samples should be with each bid az the exPease -
the party forwarding the Same.
Anoath Of allegiance should accompany each bid.
No verbal proposition viii be entertained but every BID
or modified aston OF the same, must be In writing.
Purchases VIII be nlndo om tlms % time a. the g0o4s
needed under contract Otherwise as the Interests
OF the service may require. -.- - -
Good security will be Iurod for the faithful fuhlaAeE
| OF aHy contract made undor this advertisements.
Proposals should be sealed aid addressed 20 the undor
signed, and endorsed, "froPosas for Furnishing DU
| Goods" &c. CHAS. b. 0kEEhh
lieutenant Colonel and Chief QuSrtermaster DoPartnse
Washington. eus-te
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La Of subscription arc now open until the 5loo shares
are subscribed PAYABLE 81 per share the order Of Alder
usprA,frs MccAHEy, Tie Treasurer Of tho Company,
10. aO5 WALNUT Street, OK at No. l2j WALNUT Street,
or at the oflce Of the Company, No. 4l1 WALNUT
Street.
Tb,ruslc are invited to can for prospectus. iy5-t
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srEscuFuoys Will NJ RECEIVED BY the Treasurer Of
the United States a. Washington, the several Assistant
TIsssursrs and designated DeposiiaIts, and byt the
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PHILADELPHIA, Pa
SECOND NATIONAL BANK oyFHILADELPHIA, PA,
TRIRD NATIONAL BANK OF PHILADELPHIA, PA,
FOURTH NATIONAL BANK OF PHILADELPHIA, Pa.
By an NasicnI Bsnks which are dspOsiarIes Of public
noasyi and Iaul2-hl
ALL REsPEcTABLE BANKS AND BANKERS
IhToughout hs country win sye further information ana
~ oRp EVERY FACILITY 70 SUBSCRIBERS.
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C,OUsTY'S TEA wAREHOUSE.-ESTA
- busLtd In I30Q-Importor and Dealer In
Fine Toas, Wtnos, and Liquors.
Choieo Hnvana Cigars, -
English and scotch Ale and Porter,
Canned Meats, Fruits, Soup, &c.
navy ''''''' wv W A No. ils &. SECOND street.
iasly JOSHUA II. C0UsTY.
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I19TEYsS

DRNN sTRAM EN0LSk AND BOILER
II Worhs.-NgAFIE6 4 LEVY. Practical and Theosstlcas
Tueheers hRe ehlnlsts B0eT-naaksTs, BaeksmitnA aaa
FOUNDERS having for many years beenn oelA-
tlcn and been eXcsVey engaged n building ana repair
lna Marine and River Enslnos sa andi9w pres ls1o
RSilers Water TANKS, rTOpalias, &c. &c. rcapectott
per thc Z services the pubhc being y prepared "a
contract for Engines ofa1 szes Marine, River, aud bs
pATed to CXecnto oitars with Qck despatch Every o.
scrptlOn Of patern-mAking made a. ne sh0ree, notice
H and low pressure Flue TuDuiar, and Cynder boi
OF tic best PCnnsylyanla charcoal ron torgings o. ~
syes and kinds iron and brasa CaG nxs OF al oesop-
tous Rontunng, Screw cutting and al othet work cai-
nccled with the above bRainess. -,
Drawings and specifications Tor an work done a. tia
estabushnent ffol OF charge, aud work Euaranfeees
Tho subscribers have ample wharf dock room lsf ~
pAir uf bOata they lie Ia perfect safety an e
provided with shears, backs falls, &C., &C. Tor rasink
"'"'' "''N N"N' JACOB @. EEAFLR.
JOHN Q. LEVY,
Ia0-H REACH and PAI.Mkl 8lIoeis.
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susla
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1864-12-16
Border Erciten.e.tt.

Our citizens were again considerably cX-
cii,"d by reports thai Il son of Mr. j. Il.
Wilson. Residing on 81 .Aiban> Point. was
fired at twic'. about ci -ht O'Clock thu
morning. The youn4 man wcn' oat about
= or , \. VI, 10 examine some mink traps
on the edge of IN extensive marsh. about
Il mile from home. While thus engaged
ne was startled by the report of Il GUN. Il
bullet at the same instant cutting his
clothes across he breast. Turning he saw
the smoke OF the charge Issuing from IN
oil building. formerly u>ci as a potator
Storr-hou>e, and surprising his brother WAS
PLAYING Il trick on him. to ti.i@htcn him.
called out. to be CAREFUL AT the same
instant came another ball. which striking
the limb OF Il tree. losl4eI in his cab
This was getting beyond Il joke, and the
lai ran homt His hTothcr and others
lmmediatci Y Returned, and examined the
place, bn could find no one, though there
Were strong indications that some one had
passed The night in the building whence
the shots were fired From what w;,S af:
forwards discovered, it is thought there
Were III Least six persons i'll lIl, building.
If the would-bc aSsaS~in< were rebel en-
lSsarcs. the on y probable reason for thus
disclosing themselves may b found in the
fact that the Young man Wore scrgeant'S
coat. and they might have supposed that
the :" boys in blue" We're after them
Messenger. PSI.
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Der where 7 was directed. and with Il de-
tail OF men erected the s'atfold ana mace
all ready. The time tiNet Tor Inc eNtt"-
ion WAS VI n.!av. o'c!o'k ?. NJ jay
II isrI. Wltn ;hc N, II wert brought
u and turned over TO us, Capt. Werz took
~. o,,ar,I, outsid, anl lett The prisoners.
re convicted criminals, in our charge
Nv rrards W: .,imcd with Il stout club,
fastened 10 the ri4Lt wrist by Il cord
Six men were appointed exccutioners. and
each took lis stand upon the stage behind
the crimina
Most OF the criminals We're Roman
Catholics, and a Priest came in to attend
them He requested III to have mercy
upon the men. and earnestly plead Tor
them: and after he got through Curtis
asked ne to spare him a. he had never
lone me any harm. told him II was
not for me to pardon him, | was appoint
cd TO see that the men We're hung: but If
he had ANYTHING to say, would hear his
confession on the scaiiold Then he said
he would not stand it, and made break
for the lines. and ran about the camp I'M
til he was rccaptured. He was brought
back perfectly exhausted.
While Curtis was absent. the other
criminals were taken Oh to the scatfold.
and the ropes placed around their nccks,
/ Il, l,i,InI tInlp
Immediately after Curtis was brought
( back. he was delivered to his eXecutloner.
and taken on to the Srattold likewise No
confessions were made, but the men dis
posed of their property. and Curtis gave
his watch to the priest. Father Whalcn.
/ \ vast number OF the SO 900 prisoners
of war We're assembled around the Scatlold.
At length the order was given to pull the
TRIGGER. when five OF them swung off and
met their death. One rope broke and the
prisoner was injured by the fall He
was brought up again. the rope adjusted
and a. the drop was disarrymged he WAS
pushed off and met his death.
This terrible example pat an end to
raidin@, and the prisoners We're no more
troubled with the assaults and d>preia-
tons OF the hi gll-hand,d scoundrelS.-
There was, however, a large number OF
men who di>approvrd Of the trial and ex-
rcuti0n. from whom trouble wa, mti,.i-
pateh. and it WAS feared that at execution
a crowd would arI>e and attempt to res
cue the criminals 4 stiffness rs of death
pcrvadcl, and it seemed Is if the inu-
ence OF Il breath of wind would have lei
loose the svmpat!rizcr> with the raiders,
ANA prevented The execution. But the
dtel OF terrible justice was triumphantly
completed. The chief Of police and cx
rcutlonrrs were Immediately removed be-
yond the lines, AMI a new chief Of police
appointed