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Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-03-29
WANTED,

EROM 5000 to 10000 Ribs or Boat-Tim-
Il bers, delivered through the summer, TO
VIM. Moore. on the bank of the river at the
mouth OF BuffaIoe Creek. Timbers to be
three feet long and four inches thick. Per-
sons wishing TO furnish timbers can get
patterns at ByeIs' wagon shop, Lewisburg.
Free OF umbers 65 cts, delivered as above.
Feb 4, 1864 WM. FRICK Il co
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-03-29
Estate of Lewis D. Yarger. decd

4 DNINISTRATOR'S NOTiCE-Leuers
~ of administrator on the estate of Lewis
ID. Yargrr, deceased, late Of Hartieton Boru',
having been granted 10 the subscriber by the
Register of Union counyiu due form OF law,
all persons indebted to said estate are hereby
notified to make immediate payment, and all
having any Just claims against the same may
present them duIv authenticated for settlement
10 JOHN YARGER. Admin
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-03-29

4 Louisiana UniOnst who enlisted in
the 18th Conueciicut Regiment and came
with it on its recent furIougb, recently
said: "Suce | came here | have heard
more reasonable talk, and read more
reasonable articles, than | did for months
in the South among Southern men before
left there The Union men of the South
didn't permit such talk within UnIon
lines"
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-03-29
NOTICE !!

THE subscriber wishes 10 settle his old
Books from 1861 TO Jan. ]. s64, and
desires his triends TO call within 30 days, or
the accounts will be in the 'Squire's hands.
Call al his store opposite Walls Il Cos.
Jan 81, '6i n. Il. ZIMMERMAN.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-03-29

I-y-Fhcrc were snow storms iu the West
part Of this State and North and South
Of Phil4delphia, the middle of last week
Ga Friday aud Saturday, several inches Of
snow tell in Central peupsylvania.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-03-29
Estate of William Cutter, decd

4 DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE Whereas.
\ Letters Of Administrator on the estate
OF William Gutter, late Of Brady township
deceased, have been granted 10 the subscriber
by the Register Of Union county IN due form
o: law, therefore all persons indebted to said
estate are requested To make immediate pay
meut, and those having just CLAIMS against
the same may preSentthem duty authenticated
for settlement, 20 the subscriber.
1922 JOHN MEEK, Administering.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-03-29

ANOTHER R.-TheCalifornia Union State
Convention, comprising 257 Delegates,
un1nja,ousy recommended President LIN
COLIN for re election.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-03-29
HUBLEY ALBRIGHT.

4 TTORNEI AT LAW. Office near the
n Court House, in the room lately occu-
pied by l.. d. Christ, Esq.
Back pay and bounty, and pensions procured for sold
th-ir legal representatives; also. exemption and
papers prepared for those liable draft or
such may be drafted. Lewisburg, Jan !, '6i
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-03-29

The exhibitions Of the Senior Academic
and Junior Collegiate classes Will take place
on the evenings of the :sth and 29rh of
March, at o'clock, in Commencement Hall,
University building. All are In invited to
attend.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-03-29
Thursaay Eeeninq, Mlrch 81.

"A Union county Will be held al lndepen-
dent Hall, Lewisburg, on
Thursday Eeening, March 81.
The object Of the meeting is to consider
matters of interest 10 the people, part of
which are the following:
What are the wishes OF the people of
Union county in regard 10 the course recent
ly pursued by Lieut.. J. Beaie while on
recruiting service in Lewlsburg, also of the
Course pursued by Sers,. Lemuel Crossgrove,
John CrosSgrove, and John Mertz. Esq. in
regard to the money received by them for
new recruits and veterans presented by this
county under the late draft for SOC, 900 men.
a full turn out is requested by every district
IN the county interested.
Those wishing anything done in this mat
ter must take hold and help accomplish what
IN their opinion justice demands, and not
leave the responsibility with few 10 attend
to. 4. W. LAWSHE,
CHARLES PENNY, - ;v.
&C. SHORKLEY.
Lewisburg, March 26, 1864.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-03-29
The Eve and the Ear.

DR. S. II. KNIGHT, of Lewisburg, having
IL had twenty-five years practice, offers
his services TO those who are afflicted with
diseased Ewes or Ears. The following is one
Of a number of Testimonials:
Ny son had cataract of both eyes was blind OF one
and nearly of the other had physicians attending
him effect. DIR. kught undertook his case. and
cured him wthout operation wOuld advise all who
afflicted to give him a call. SAMUEL WOLF.
Hartl-t0n. Jan. :. 1861 llO321
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-03-29

ssar Subscribers wao intend changing
their residences on the first of April will
please notify us, that NC may follow them
up with ,bc paper.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-03-29

A minister in Cbambersburg received
ten silver half dollars for marrying
couple the other day. That must have
been "silVer wedding"
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-03-29

One hundred years ago, Benz Franklin,
Postmaster General of the American Col
ONES, made an official inspection Of ths
R..ucips. routes IL bis slg.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-03-29
$75 TO $50 PER MONTH.

THE LITTLE GIANT SEWING MA
CHINE COMPANY want an Agent in
each county, 10 solicit orders for their new
$l5 Machine, with gauge, screw driver and
extra needles. We Will pay a liberal salary
and expenses, or give large commission. For
terms. &c, enclose a stamp, and
address L. :. PAGE, Toledo. o.,
3mlO35 Gaul Agent for the United States
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-03-29

l. UNKELs CELEBRATED
Bitter Wine Of Iron.
Bitter Wine Of Iron.
Biti.r " ine of Iron.
Bi.ter " Inc Of Iron.
Thr Great TonAa
The G--st Tonic
The Great Tonic
The Great Tonic
For Dyspepsia and Indigestion,
For Dy y-per~ia and Indigestion,
Fnr Dyspepsia and Indigestion.
For Dysp- psia and lndis.stion,
For W-ak Stomaehs and General Debility.
For Weak Stonachs AMI Geu-ral Debility.
For Weak Stgmarhs and General Debility.
Ter Weak stOmachs and General Debility.
Reliable and sure to do Good,
Reliable and SURE to 10 Good,
Reliable and sure to do Good,
Reliable and sure TO do Good,
AMI Can not DO Harm.
And Can not do Harm.
And Can not do Harm.
And Can not do Harm.
II Costs but little and Purifes the Blood.
i; Cost, but little and Purhes the Blood.
1t costs but it'll. and puI ihes the Blood
IL Costs but little and Purifes the Blood.
We only ask Trial,
We only ask Trial,
We only ask q Trial.
We only ssk TIial,
OF this Valuable Tonic.
OF this Valuable Tonic.
OF this Valuable Tonic.
" this Valuable Tonic.
Only IS Cts and One nollsr per Botts&
Only IS Cts and One Dollar pc: Bottle.
Only 10 Cts and One Dollar per Bottle
Only IS Cts. and One Dollar per Bottle.
Manufactured solely by s A. KrSKLp& Bso, GensrA
Depot, lis Market Street, Harrisburg, Pa
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-03-29
Union County Appeals for 1864.

NOTICE IS hereby given thai the appeals
on the Assessments of Inc different
u, ,Stricts IN and for UnIon County for Tho
year 1864, will be held al the Comm ssioners'
Office IN Lewisburg on FRIDAY the 18Th
of April, lS6i. At which time ami r ace all
who NAV feel themselves aesrieyeo by tho
va.uaIiOn made by the Assessors for The year
l>6i. may attend # they think proper.
Assessors viii be pnnciuai IN returning Iheig
Assess meuls and attending said appeals.
J. ". WALTER.
ROBERT REED, Com'!s.
SAML MARSdALL
Attest: 4. KENSsnY, Clerk.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-03-29
Geo. ". Carpenter, HenSzey 4 Cos
Wholesale Drug and Chemical
Warehouse.
No. ;s., Market Street, Philadelphia,

NU' '"'i H''"e' '''e''' "''''"e'F
VJNIIE Subscribers keep constantly on hand
a large stock of DRUGS, MEDICINES,
CHEMICALS PHARMACEUTICA prepa,
rations and every other article which apper.
;ans 10 the business, embracing The most
extensive variety; also, PAINTS, OILS and
GLASS Of every description.
All articles purchased from US can ba
relied on Rs being of The most superior quail
iiy and AT as low prices as they can be had,
We can offer such inducements as will make
ii the interest OF purchasers to lay in their
supplies from US and give us their future
patronage. and invite all who vlsit the CITY,
to call at our establishment,
All orders addressed to us by mail %
otherwise will meet with prompt attention.
GEO. O.W.CARPENTER, HENSZEf X ca.
3mlO33 1877 Market Street, Philad.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-03-29
NOTICE

5 hereby given to all persons leaving Deeds,
i Mortgages. Releases or other Papers in
the Register and Recorders office, unpaid for,
that SAID papers may be had by applying at
my residence, on West Market street, and
that all such papers remaining unpaid for, by
Feb. !, 1864, the amounts due on them will
be sued for according to law IN such case
made and provided. GEO. MERRILL.
Lewisburg. Dec. |, 1868
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-03-29
lI9teO.

In East BuEaloe TT. on the q tn inst. CHRlsT1ASA
rect of Philip FREDERICK, decd, aged 16 years.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-03-29
ADVANTAGES of the

Advantages OF The
KNUCKLER WASHING MACHINE.
INOR the purpose of convincing Inc COM
munry that the Knuckier Washing
Machine can not be surpassed tr ease and
rapdlty in washing clothes. take pleasure
IN referring TO Miss Sarah Gib5ony, (daugh.
ter OF john Gbhony of this pIaceJ who is
eleven years old, weighs 55 pounds. and does
the weeks washing for the family in three
hours, and considers 1t very light Job.
with the assistance of the "kHuck ler."
Machines and Brownirg's celebrated Wrins
gers always on hand.
DANIEL BROWN.
Lewisburg, March 9. 1861.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-03-29

CELECf SCHOOL.-R. A. Et,,. in,ends
- TO open a Select School in the Nor,h
Ward School House, TO commence Monday.
April 5. Terms reasonable.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-03-29
MARRIED,

On the 9th inst, by Rev. r. A. Fink, CHARLES
Mills of hite Deer TIP. ami Miss JULIA ALMONDS
OF Lywlsburg.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-03-29

Aa-We see that Mr.. Orwig, ii. Il. a.
Harrisburg, has reported bill to attach
Union and Snyder counties from the Nor
therL to the Middle District Of Supreme
Court of this State.
Mr.. Purdy read in place an act auth Or
izing the construction Of canal or cross
cut 10 Northun berlaud county. Also an
act legalizing an ordinance Of the town
couucl! of the borough of Milton.
~ NV Goods at j. Il. Goodnan's.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-03-29
CERTIFICATE.

We do certify that we have used the above
cement in the erection of the Bell efonte water
works, and take pleasure in recommending
it tc all persons in need of a good article.
J3n22m6 WILSON & TATE
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-03-29
CEMENT. CEMENT !!

VINHE subscriber would respectfully inform
his old customers and the public gene
rally that he will have Constantly on hand
and for sale a inil supply Of his superior
hydraulic cement. Parties al distance on
the line If Canal or Railroad can have their
orders filled al short notice.
Address ROBERT VALENTINE,
BelletoaIe. Pa.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-03-29
Public Mceting!

4 PUBLIC MEETING of the Citizens of
"A Union county will be held al Indepen-
dent Hall, Lewisburg, on
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EeWisbur9 #arket.

yENDuE NOTES for sale atths Star Chronicls, of
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-03-29

s-T NV Goods at j. Il. Goodnan's.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-07-22
FIRE INSURANCE.
THE FARMERS a1UTU An FIRE
!. Insurance Company OF the
State of fDelayvare.n
State Of DeIaWare.
-fnnraln.. ~. c----

kyEr1lnal MIL BHEHK.
ana ucmpAny ooptnues otter 10 the people Of DslA
SAsn ife supsior ndvantaksa Of Insurance. sEaEsi oa
~ arH on all desrrpt.onu Of property sxsspt RArins
TN. fnsututon ia scnnsndsd br over 30 years expert
N hnd ettsntnn 10 tho aabjsei Of hutukl Insurance.
oeng tho hrst to Introduce prnopls stAs
q rsssse Of which. Il ia bsiisssd the Nansgesi have
20 % adjust And dsarinnate 5siwsen tbs
~ aone the mos. equsos n shsrscter Of she nusr
L tsEss credit TO tssf H ia pssmsata q ioSss have
pssn 90 prompt aud bers that In 7 years business and
losses reachlug ov5r OOOU0 not single litigA
Aen has occurred and srArcsy without entire aaa
Faction to ths partisa injured. 81
Leokipg more 70 the salsty than the number and
amount o. ts risFa it has dssasd Hundreds II Thou
sanat or Dollars OF Insurance. either requiring teo
issts q Insurance for tns character o the Instuton
an thiH mAunertt a conceived 1t has the safest and
lover Rix Millions of Dcilkrs 81 any cihsr Corapsny
within reasonable range. e'
Insurance. at ali msH moderate ona-tizth durInE TIE
I've years. bat II presents now clear surplus fund
Notes, which by lesort 10 Scrip Cetscstes o
oAneea due 70 each menber, now being iasued, will
dsduetion. -''''
the eommnnity in Deposit Notsn OF s750,001
Surplus fund $4,000
Total projections, s5OO,OOO
II IL of the fsYsru Of Delaware and al such
Mey eaSht to pAtrOniss IT, g. ,-..v ,.nv
boeFetaIy and Trqasursr-RoBKHT hocARD. ND.
salr. DIRECTORS:
nj Wilson, BrAndywins Id; Jsmss psaplsln, ohIisll
ana Hdi JAmes Mebb, HAmus Barr, E. O. stotsonburF
end Jerae Sharpe ilninston Hdj Robert kecAbo, NIL
orssk Hds john ,. Williamson, White Clay Creek Hid
George Jsnver, New Castle Hd Curtis D. Enlson, Pom
eader Hds John @. Clark Red Lion Hd; VIM. emple
Amyfna; james q. BurnhAn, st. Georges HID; Charlie
n Fleming, Peter r. Caussy Mfbrd; Henry Todd, Dover
CHARLES gnnnsn, OsofgstoWn.
AukNrs-Asw we'll ior receiving applications for lREuF
Anee - dues Of n smbers;
Ma Wilson, Branayuins Hd; Robert Mocaba, MiI
pYssA Id; Iames Delapian. christiAnA He; John y
MnhanHon, Whitg Clay CTssk Hd; Curtls b. Ellison
RsneAder Id Red Lion St. Georges and Appoq quiniinl
hnndrsdF Joseph 9 ehmth, Smyrna Jamss cEippeu
New Castle Hdi Charles 7. Fleming; Milford. oharle
1unneli, George own; Henry Todd, Dover.
uonmunleatons On general buaReas addressed 10 IA
ion.
fN ROBERT MocABR N. D.. sscr.lAls.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-14
nIRn-

oAhGbA, AabAmA, the 19h February SUE HARRISON
GIBSON daughter OF the late DOL oaet Gibson, OF oupePer o.
H., Va.
Though years taught great
Am and 10 caous front the King Terors the
andAe from the throne OF the Most High calling this loved
hence oils the cup Of bitterness TO and the years
which they still sadly bereaved
Sue Gibson, lovely AID highly gifted She stTove to
be the world but Of It. To conquer earh pride and
and she strive VIM for In her LONELINESS blended
Its gifts and crowned them with the peerless Jewel Of
meek quiet spirit She highly fitted for usefulness By
remarkable endowment and careful cuure and sin the
green quiet wsys unobrusVe Jdnes known Mngng
little with world, she lived In thought with all that nigh,
pare and holy and enjoyed that peace which the world
give take Inglng fondly 10 the Gross the jo
answered the calling her TO those mansions
rest preapred By Fathers love-
The last long farewell has brought tears 10 msry and
aching to many heart Is grief IKE this that from
the world and makes out In bitterness "HGsten
me thy rapid flight and bear too Into the land where
entereth not" Few will be much missed
long mourned well deserve be
che hed hope known earth but around
o favored shrnes the incense Of loving thoughts OF her
will ever liDger.
Though earth has balm heal the smart OF the long, long
parting confidence OF certAn faith" ih4t
t0ped await Us where all IL endless JOY.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-14
TAXATION.

10 he Editor Of tie Wkig:
Toe Tex Act passed at the close of the last session
Of Congress, and doubtless wihout'the dsber4on due
t. SO important measure is very defective, and IL less
m1diaed, will in It's operation he unequal, unjust, aud,
in my cases. oppressive sill be very a2paDns from
glance a. only two or three Of its provs Ors. The
6rt section embraces the great buk Of the property Of
he CORiedersoy, and, with the exception Of lands,
slaves cotton and tobacco purchased snce the 1t jan
uary 1862, all property taxed under that section is 10
be assessed according to its value in 1880 when the
currency Of tho couatry was 6quvAeat to specie
whilst the second section Ovds that shares in jsnt
stock companies Of every kind shall be assessed on tie
basis of their market vaus in such currency may be
general in the purchase AID sale Of such property
a. the time of assessment and the third section directs
that moaey held abroad shall b. assessed according to
itsvalue lin currency at the place where the tax is paid
Tho uEdsr each of these sections being i've per nt
upon the essed values why is this great DIFF renee
made in the manner OF asses ment--the properly OF
some pesons bsi, valued in greatly depreciated Gu
reney and that OF others in the equivalent Of specio
when astce rtqCires equality in taxation? Is 1hia
equality sound policy; is It Just TO impose upon
those having debts due them abroad, although they
may have been contracted long before the commence
ment Of the war ce times the amount OF sx upon lands
and sayes of equal vaueY Yet such will be the resul.
o. The operation OF the Tax Act bills Europe being
worth, IN our present currency, about twenty unes
their This high rats has by been regarded
sufficient for the excessive tax, (which will
amount a dOiar in currency for every do lar due
sbrosd), forgetting presume, that agricultural pre-
ducts lug a. 81 taenty times their prices
Ia ordinary times, which furnishes reason equally
strong for high taxes property used in agricultural
pursuits.
In addition TO the tex OF Eve per cent on the mar
ket value Of shares in jOot stock companies aud
fourth Of all their ptcd,s exceeding twenty-five PER
csnt understand that according 10 official inerpre,a
ton Of the Tax Act, there is TO DO of five per
cent upon all the effects Of those companies which
Congress never could have contemplated The value Of
the shares being based entirely upon the properly aud
Effects held by them, without which the shares would
worthless Such taxation would not only absorb all the
profits Of many companies but their shares would prove
burden 10 the oEneIs
do not object to heavy taxation, being satisfied Il is
necessary for the support OF our common cause but
lei il be just and equitable calculated to increase conf
dence in the wisdom and justice of our government
JUsFIcE
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-14
Fate Events beyond the Mississippi

We have received reIa0ls and most welcome ntei.i-
genOe from the Trans Mississippi, through courier
from General Kirby Smith, who left Shreveport on tie
Oh Of last month. We proceed 10 give summary Of
tie campaign from It's inception:
Towards the Gloss Of March, a heavy force, under
-eOnmArd OF Major General Smi.h, conveyed by the
aset Of Admiral Porter, advanced u9 Red River from
Yieksourg and NAsehez Ai-ksd AID captured Fort dc
Rasssy, and occupied Alexandra Si.hou. opposition
Here they awaited the arrival OF Banks and Franll a.
WAC were making for Alexandra from Nav Oleaas.
gathering a gA;risOns frOmthe AakApl5, Lliourohs
and Opeousss regions as they advanced The combined
land force, cOmpO1sdOF che lssh 10 and 18Th Army
OJrps, numbering $4,000 men, Was uader the supreme
command Of M,iOr General Banks.
On or about tie lst Of April Banks and Porter BE-
RAn4heir march towards Na,hitochs, our forces, ia
Oosdienoe TO General KIRBY smiths policy, falling back
b fore them General smiths ec. vas TO deccy the
enemy into Ii, interior, 50 not only to cut OF his
retreat bat also render bis gdaboA pc peerless il the
shadows Of Rsd River.
Flushed With confidence the sdTInes OF tn Yankees
ressmOled triumphant procession. Faey had ira
ports and wagons loaded wish sanpuous furniture to
establish permansns seat Of government a. Shrevs-
port They Wsrs certain Of msstog with no opposing
fSroa, they we're uadoF tue impression that We lad
no military organization in Western Louisiana, aud
that Steele already in the co.uPa ion of Shreveport
ESsn The timL Banks was at the head Of his oOu mr.
and bis EEcellsney Lhs sO-slIsd" GOVernos, Michael
Hahn, vas expected Immediately to take the seat va
Oassd By Henry W. Allen, Governor of Louisiana
On the Tn Of April, COnfedsrass Major was cap
tured add aiken before Banks.
"When did leave Shreveport"
Yesterday forenoon, sr"
"wAs the place occupied BY General stesisS'
"No, sir"
@TAks care hOE you deceive mel mus! have the
truth
"WsH, General when leis Shreveport yesterday,
nobody imagined that Gan Steele vas within hundred
miles Of Shreveport"
The officer, who subsequently, escaped svOHs he never
sAE man 50 suddenly and completely prOstratsd.
On the evening Of the tn April, the centre of our
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-14

FoRrIIUDE-Sngls ms anes of fortiIu lie have indeed
produced great eff upon those who with
well a. uptn aft,r generations In the beginning If be
l7.h year the Dutch and English AZ war; tie
factory Of Jacara the Island of Java, bsseged
by the lives by land, and by the English by sea.
The commanders name was Brock. After some par
legs, the besiegng sultan induced the Dutch
der to come into his camp in order to settle further
some pointP Brock went, but WAS put in chains. He
was treated and led with rope around his neck TO
the walls, that be might call rpon his countrymen, TO
surrender, il they would save him from execution.
Brock Il us placed before his eountrymeD, entreated
them not beiray their duty and to hold out whatever
should become Of him. II is easy to imagine what the
eff ct of such heroism was-Political Ethics.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-14
p1pnRS FOR u III.

We learn that papers mailed to the army 90 NO!
- hi, destination because the postage IA not anc
cannot m many cases be paid in advance, or on de-
va,v n army carriers BY the postmaster To remedy
the iioal,y in regard 20 the Wig, We v hereafter
prepay the postage at this oee on papers ordered by
persons 10 the army seduOtng the amount Of postage
from the remistanees sent.
By an arrangement with the Postmaster ct Richmond
We will mark each paper "Paid," which, BY passing
through the Office here will be evidence TO every othS
Ofice that the postage has been paid here
When no post Office is given, but merely the COM
pany, regiment, &C., delay of day in the Richmond
Post OCe is unavoidable Persons in the army order
ing the paper will therefore state the post Odee ane
Hs viii change the direction when requested.