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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-01-27

A Nam Sa,ced in Tco.-The Horns
vile On " Tribune says: a most ter
rihle accident occurred at Reynolds Saw
Mill, mile north OF this village, last
Thursday morning While man who
gave his name as Frank Smith, who has
been employed in the mill four months,
was engaged in edging boards with a buzz
saw and attempting to remove the cd giug,
the saw caught his sleeve, instantly sever,
ing his right arm, at the same time draw
ing him down upon the saw, almost sever
ing his body at the breast, separating the
great arteries, and killing him instantly
The real name of the deceased was Alonzo
D. Lewis He was a single man, has been
a soldier in one of the Pennsylvania regi
ments, and was said to have been desert.
er, which accounts for his having changed
his name
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-01-27
LIST OF POST OFFICES.

Offices. Postmasters.
Lewistown, Samuel Comfort
Decatur, A NJ. Ingram.
Strode's Mills, Jos. Strobe, Jr.
NcVeytown, J. Criswell
Newton Hamilton, S. W. Norton.
Atklnson's Mills, f. S. Gamble.
Reedsville, Samuel NJ Greer.
MIlroy, A. W Graft
Kishacoquillas, E.W Hill.
Locke's Mills, f. Z. Locke.
BellevIlle, W c. Nelson.
Menno, Benz. Croft.
Ailenville, n. Hartzler.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-01-27
YHG HEH,SY
THE CHARGE OF THE PENNA. RE
SERVES AT GE TTYSBURG.

PUBLISHED REQUEST.
The sun in his glory was sinking to rest,
The army by egions and carnage oerprest;
The columns were flying,
The wounded were dying
But hark! what is swelling? the enemy swerves-
'T-s the old batte-shout Of the gallant Reserves.
Right onward they strobe with firm. measured tread,
Unheeding the wounded, unheedng the dead;
Their banners are streaming,
Their bright eyes are cleaning;
With hearts beating proudly, with unshrinking nerves
Is poured forth the shout of the gallant Reserves
Now quicker their footsteps pressing in wrath,
And many comrade is left in his path;
Still onward they're dashing,
With bayonets flashing
Till victory smiling DER those she preserves,
Rolls back the proud shout of the gallant Reserves
Oh! let not the nation forget the brave deed
Which saved our great land in her uttermost need;
Where treason so Wanting
His banners were Haunting
But give in your annals the Need" it deserves,
To the desperate charge of the gallant Reserves.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-01-27
CLERGYMEN.

Presbyteran-Rev. 0. o. MCLEAN.
Lutheran-Rev. II. r. FLICK.
Methodist-Rev. JOHN GUYER
Eplscopal-Rev JOHN LEITHEAD
The Rev. j. s. McMURRAY. Presiding Elder of Car
Isle District; Rev. s. LAWRENCE and J. b. STRAIN Pres
byteran ministers, are also residents of town.
African Wesley Church--Rey. Williams
African Bethel Church-Rey. John Henry.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-01-27
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1864.

death, must soon share CONN on grave.
In this great struggle for our honored
nationality, Pennsylvania has won immor
tai fame Despite the teachings Of the
fathesS and the hesitation of the timid
she has promptly and generously met every
demand made upon her, whether to repei
invasion or to fight the battles Of the Union
whenever and wherever her people were
demanded, Upon every field made historic
aud sacred by the valor of our troops,
some OF the martial youth of Pennsylvania
have fallen There is scarce hospital that
has not been visited by our kind Offices to
the sick and wounded, there is not de
partmert in VIII ch brave men do not
answer with pride to the name of our no
be State, aud while history endures, loyal
hearts will turn with feelings of national
pride to Gettysbrrg, where the common
deiverance Of Pennsylvania ana the Union
will stand recorded IN the unsurpassed glory
of that bloodr field.
| need hardly renew my pledge, this
during the term of office on which | am
about to enter. will give mg v hole moral
and official power to the prosecution of that
war, and in aiding the National Govern
ment in every effort to secure early and
complete success over our malignant foes.
For the preservation of our national lie,
all things should be subordinated. It Is
the first, highest, nobleat duty of tie citi-
zen-lt Is his protection in person, proper
ty, and all civil and reiigi US privileges,
and for its perpetuity in form and power,
he owes all his efforts, his influence, his
means, and his life TO compromise with
treason, would be but to give it renewed
existence, and enable it again to plunge US
into another causeless war.
In the destruction of the military power
of the rebellion is alone the hope Of peace;
for while armed rebels march over the soil
of any State no real freedom can prevail,
and no governmental authority, consistent
with the genius of our free institutions, can
properly operate.
The people of every State are entitled
under the Constitution to the protection OF
the Government, and to give that protection
fully and fairly, rebellion must be disarmed
and trodden in the dust. By these means,
and these alone, can we have enduring
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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-01-27

Ra- A couple announce in the Prov
idence Post their marriage, and add to
the notlce-'No cards nor any money
to get them with.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-01-27
Whole No. 2748.
Lewistown Post Office.

Mails arrive and close at the LGwist0wn P.
O. as follows:
ARRIVE.
Eastern through, 33 a. m.
. through and way q p m.
Western 10 38 a. m.
Bellefonte . > sop N.
Northumberland, Tuesdays. Thursdays and
Saturdays, + w p. M.
CLOSE.
Eastern through 90 D. m.
and way 10 90 a. m
Western 80 p. m.
Bellefonte w
Northumberland Sundays, Wednesdays
and Fridays) w p m.
Office open from 80 a. M. to p. m. On
Sundays from 8 to 9 m. 5. COMFORT, Z. NJ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-08-09
ONLY FIFTEEN WLEKs IN AMERIOA.

DR. BECHTINGER, formerly Surgeon In
charge In the Austrian and Italian army, oo-
eupied himself With the treatment of all kinds Of
diseases. PaItioular attention given TO Female
Diseases and Private Diseases Besides the knowl.
edge OF three old languages. he converses In Eng.
lish, FRENCH Italian, German, and Spanish Lam
Rusges. His lml sral Com mil issions and his Di plo-
mae rom the most celebrated univ versty of Europe
bang In his ONCE, No. 499 Seventh street. DR..
Beeht1n gerh very much encouraged to have during
This very short time the patronage Of the public OF
" ssninxton. as. among many others not pup.
fshed. the following certificates may be attested
This is TO certify that have been troubled for
the last three years with Q chronic disease resist
Ing all medical treatment. and which through the
aid ofDr, Bechtinger:I have been perfectly cured.
"Washipgten city. ist June. 1864. g. DONE"
You. treatment Of my involuntary discharge
and your success in It. recommend you very high.
H. T. L. SMIfHb
What German newspaper, twsker ColumbiaJ
Aftsr q long sickness my poor child became
dropscal, which time call to ynu, dear sir. ard
you psved him. MASC0N Il Il.
b street, No 2se."
81 had tried all specifies, without any effect,
against the chrenc lung disease of my eldest son,
III til under your treatment be Improved 80
Maryland sv. 18th st. MULLER. Painter"
All these and many other very di1icult cures
have been made by DR.. b. in the above specified
time. Regular Office hours from to IL q. m, and
to 6p. m. For the poor and unfortunate posi-
lively only from IL to II. Medicines without
charge. No 499 Seventh street, opposite Odd
Fellows' ball. jy SLIM
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.
DY J. @. MCGUIRE 4 CO., ,Auetionsers.
CLIFTON. on THE AIIaATs OF GEORGE

TOWN, win be sold on the 18th Of August next,
hyg ~ MsGgi1e sHthas,Sd dGS;; ASnssionsefs S @ z.
dence Of the late Col Eet, and the same viii pos.
day Of Angus. next, at o'clock in the Afternoon. %
Who may not b familiar yith cliftep. but who
state That it is situated in the esntre Of the heaith
contains about forty Ave acres of isna. highly i'm.
proved y the late proprietor and planted by him.
ceEt truit and ornamental tress, having Su excel
lent dwelling house Of nine or ten rooms, an over
seers cottage detached, large barn, stables ear
with roSd fences nearly ali Of them new Il /:
Plsss Of Gen: H.l;sck, Mrs. Boycs, Mrs; rbsr,
the north the grounds attached to The residsnces
3 of Mr. Linthicum and Mrs Boyce, and Is elevated,
vssg e Roc. ss TIE Ss ets
Washington, the nefshts Of Ariin etoa .sd the
of R olsss Of ssess
ingly beautiful. It i, within twenty minntas'
distance, Of the railroad str cars runnins from
borhood, access to t,wn and city, and beauty of
Purchasers are invited to view it. :,
The terms Of sale, as prescribed by the court are
residue at SIX twelve. eighteen and twenty T four our
months from the day Of sale, to be secured by the
purchasers bonds: with surety, bearing interest
and with poxer Of resale dsfauis Of T psgment
any of the deferred payments -
animal professonsllS se,ersl times within The
" II the terms are are not % complied with within Eve
esss sek vi.
gencer. at the cost and risk of the purchaser.
Stamps at the soi RSbiS q tss
3yz-eo&ds 10. McaUiRE & Co.. . Husts.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
yARiETIEs!r vARIETIEsI!

~ oHlfng TsnHsytrdHtd dceHKs nd 9fh street,
FITZ eIMMORA...-..-. Proprietor and Manager
GREAT CENTRAL MUSIC HALL. Public Ser.
enade at every Hotel each Eveninx The coolest
cited the entire country Story of and Grimes
THE BELLE Of FWASHINGTON; Or. From the AL
Officers. Soldiers, Workmen of the Arsenal, Work
men ef the Navy Yard Flremen. and al our vash-
ionable Ladies should see this Great Local Piece.
The Great Music hall EutertainmentsI Music,
Sinking, and Dancing. Lovely Ladies' The Great
Double show! Our Three Troupes will appear
Wednesday and SATURDAY. afternoons. 9rano Day
light Performance. All our Fashionable Ladies'
PRESENT. All the Depart ntal Men presa of Hotel
Guests all On hand. THE BELLE OF WASHING
TON; Or, From the Altar to the Dissecting Table.
Admission, 25 and 30 cents; Private Boxes, s5.
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81 new spider has been discovered at the
Ararat diggings, IN Australia. II about half
the sfze OF the common tarantula, and 10 banded
longitudinaily with alternate stripes of very
dark green and gray. The back is furnished
with kind OF shell, to which there are fifty
entrances, from which youne spiders NAV be
seen leaving and again returning after short
stay outside. ~ :. =.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-08-09

GALE OF CONDEMNED HORSES AND MULES.
CAiC Quarte1naster's Q6Ees, Washisstos Depot, I
WASHINGTON. p. O.. July % 1854.
nesr the Observatory in the city of Washing gton,
ID. O., on WEDNESDAY, August 10th, 1854, and
on WEDNESDAY. August "a, 1864, q lot Of
HORSES AND MULES,
condemned as al fit for public service.
Terms cash, IN Government funds.
Sale TO comme nee at 10 O'Clock Al
D 81. RUOK1R,
Brig. Gen. and Chief Gu arfermaster.
5y I'D Depot Of Washin gton.
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SUBSTITUTES.


A GENTS FOR THE Q UorA OF THE DISTRICT.
SUBSTITUTES SUBSTITUTES
Nh. MILLER l. CO.,
No. 511 Ninth street west, near Pennsylvania Az.
.(2s) TWENTY-FIVE men for the army, as REP
RESEETA11VES IS for those liable to the DRAFT.
AT TIE MOS StKEASONABLE PRICES
N B Runners literally dealt With. Exemption
= N MILLER.
u6.sw. Justice of the Peace.
ID SUBSTITUTES.
IL UNNERS Bringing men to my once VIII ,oe
paid the highest price for good men, either ior
A' " GEO n. CASSIDY,
Recruiting Agent for 1istsisst 9s o Of @ @CSigmhia.
an l-2ws Penn. avenue and ID street.
SUBSTITUTES
SUBsTITUTESiiI
Having been appointed by the Mayor OF the city
Of Washins ton the only auth yed agent In the
District of Columbia to procure snbsttu and re-.
crui;s to FIJI the quota of the District, psrsona
wishing substitutes. by aepositing their money
with the Mayor Of Washington, will be supplied
with good men at once on, ..,nv
4A6 9Th st.. between Pa. ave. and d 1T.
au l-2wt IOhron. Rep1 sI 49,.
Observation-Disclosures bought aud sold.
y Enrolled citizens had better apply at 163
st., between 2tth and 2lst, before engaging . sub.
elsewhere. VIII be furnished at the eheapeat
rates = y 81 f,1F ~ 8-lmr 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-08-09

sna "a suLpauR BLAsr-The wheeiine Intelli-
was nnncS ssSs tnas on Friday evening last there
larry terrible Hash, persons who nanpened 70
be passing along the pike east Of ths NV aro
pefieneed sflong blast OF sulphur. which
" as almost sitting The stairs from hss,.n,
brouR ht What people were induced 70 snnrr..
were blasts from the regions OF Old Harrv r,
is supposed that some of the numerous coal
beds along the valley had been distur bed nv
the electric fufd
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TRAVELLERS DIRECTORY,


DAD. 6E SkN1ege
Al .. M, accommodation due at Is< q. m.
At 10 q. m, express due Ut ~ .. m
At Al q. M, express due at 8 D. M
Returning, leave Cape May
6a. m express due at 9x q. m.
llb accommodations due at AZ p. m.
Bic p. m. express due at 81 p. m.
Through without change of cars or baggage.
New cars, and everythip frst- class.
je cr-3m J. VAN RENSSELAER,, Supt.
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son, weers be encountered the hercest storm
of shot and shell ever known n vn,,a 4. N
tee deemed impossibfe to approach Montfe nv
water In the face Of the con vereipe a rr or ons
hundred and sixty. four guns from Morgan and
= aipes. The task Jessayea at New Orleans
was deemed utterly impracnc able and hone
less. but the intrepid commander of tha expe.
dluon. In epic Of sorts, RuDhcat-. rans ana
hre.ehlpf, accomplish bed The brilliant and ever
memorable feaf, and naoored his victorious
II ct at the wharves of the city But what nm
man courage, unb~Ading determination and
naval tkill can do once they can repeat; asd
although the impediments in the present in
previous case, the preparations have been
more elaborate and the armamen taria have
been corr espondinRly enlarged ana stren 9Th
ened. Moreover, . large por ton OF tue oficers
ano w crews wei seasoned to battle In that ter
% a,ule Soh nict and bring with them the ripened
Imer;ean OF that pArueIpat,on.- BaIttmore
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&E - -: - - =.
On and .fss, Sunday, June 18th 1884. Daily Trains
and Washin gton and the West. as follows:
FOR PHILADELPHIA. NEW YORK AND
BOSTON.
se.v. W:shinstCn asIt a. ssns. 50 . and
On Sunday ut 80 p. N, only.
FOR BALTIMORE AND PHILADELPHIA
Leave Washington at sp. m. daily, except Sun
Rssssn gers win note that this train runs IS far
FOR NEW PORK
Leave Wash n gton daily at Csc p. m.
This t,ais isJO1 NsD York pdSssnsos s1einsscs'y.
FOR BALTIMORE.
Leave Washington at $50 Q. m, ii is .. m. l3p.
m. ASP. NJ TO p. m and $50 p. m.' except sun-
On Sunday at 80 q. m. 5 D. m, and $50 N.
FOR ALL PARTS OF THE WEST
Leave Washington at 80 q. and 8, ~ and 8 50
,, m. daily, except Sunday.
On Sunday at and $50 p. m
FOR ANNAPOLIS
Leave Washington at $50 q. m. and AS ,. N.
No train for Annapolis on Sunday.
$50 p. m. go through to New York withom saanss
Sleeping cars on . and 9 p: m trains. Berths
be secur ed until 5p. daily at the ticket Of
6ce. After that hour they must be secured Of the
TIE arst and 6ftb trains stop at sll way points.
The 3 ?. m. train stops only At u Blade Sos
House daily, except Sunday.
On Sunday it stops at all way points.
PARTICULAR NOTICE.
tram Tun. ONLY a, ga- as PSilads.sha daily, ssoe,
sn6us On Sunday it runs to Bdlti,norl only. Also,
that the SO m. ratS takes Ns,s York passengers
Only: .-.s ,,,..,o, t;..a,. =, .nv hind
ac',.ppiy to GEo 8. Ko0NTZ. Agent at Wash.
WP. SMITH, Master Of Transportation:
I'M COLE. General Ticket Agent. je2 20,n
CREAT PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE
forHI
NORTHWEST AND SOUTHWEsT.
@EHEs ssssssss:sz5ss 60:
ON mn AND AFTER NOVEMBER 18TH
trsin ms will leave Baltimore from the Nsrth Oal.
vert Station as folloWs:
Hsrri$urs AccounOdation SEQ z. q.
THE 80 A. N. TRAIN FROM WASHINGTON
connects with thes 20 m train d ,f fro1 Bsit%oss
aio Roehestsr, Dunkirk, Canandaigua, and Nj.
axAra Falls, and for New York city.
THE Z 20 p. NJ. TRAIN FROM WARRINGTON
more for Elmirs and the North and Pittsburs
SLEEPING oARs ON NIGHT TRAINS:
ONE THROUGH TRAIN ON SUNDAY.
LOW FARE AND QUICK TIME.
u1For tickets and any information apply at the
Washington. DSBAh6fb
Pass and Ticket Agent. cor; 9th st: and
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=. .T.-1S6O.-X.

FVs IL 1ooos ~
Persons of sedentary habits troubled with weak
ness, lassitude, palpitAton of the heart, lack ot
appetite, distress after eating, torpid liver.
stipstion, &C., deserve TO suffer If they will not
try the celebrated
PLANTATION siTTERs.
which are now recommended by the highest naedi.
cal authorities, and warranted to produce an ins
msdian beneficial effect. They are exceedingly
agreeable, perfectly pure, and must supercede all
other tonics where healthy, gentle stimulant is
required.
They purify. strengten and invigorate.
They create healthy appetite.
They are an antidote to a change of water and
diet.
They overcome effects of dissipation and late
hours.
mind.
They prevent miasmatic and Intermittent fevers.
They purify the breath and acidity of the
stomach.
They cure Dyspepsia and Constipation,
They cure Diarrhea, Cholera, and Cholera
Morbus.
They cure Liver Complaint and Nervous Head
ache.
They make the weak strong, the languid bril-
liant, and are exhausted natures great restorer.
They are composed of the celebrated Calissya
preserved in perfectly pure st. oroi1 rum. For
particulars, see circulars and testimonials around
each bottle.
Beware of imposters. Examine every bottle.
See that it has D. 8. Barnes signature pri-
vate O. g. Stamp over the cork. with plantation
scene, and our firm signature on a fine steel plate
reilled with spurious and deleterous stuff. We defy
any person to match the taste or character Of our
goods. Any person pretending to sell Plantation
Bitters by the gallon or in bulk, is an imposter.
We sell only in our log cabin bottle. Any person
initiating this bottle, selling other material
therein. whether called Plantation Bitters or net,
is criminal under the o. 8. Law, and win be go
prosecuted by rs. We already have our eye ON two
parties filing bottles, &C., who will succeed
in getting themselves into close quarters. The
demand for Drake's Plantation Bitters from ladies',
clergymen, merchants, &C., is perfectly incredible
The simple trial of bottle is the evidence we pre-
sent of their worth and superiority. They sold
by all respectable druggists, grocers, physicians,
hotels, saloons, steamboats, and country stores.
p. H. DRAKE Il Co.,
aug 2.eosm 2o2 BROADWAY, NY.
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IoS1PH REYNOLDS 90,
PLUkBERs, GAS, AND STBAk FlfT1RS
No a0l NIr9H arlll1 naax axanna

hand the lar sest and best assortment In the city
@ Si @Ch.nSslsrs Bracket: Drop Lights. Portsbles.
elss In this line, from the best estabiishmsnN in
Nsx York Philadelphia, &C., which win Be sold
Also, RANGEs, HURNAols. and Hrs- Board
We are prepared to furnish the best RANGE In
nse anywhere, on very reasonable terms, Hotels.
Best staurants, &e., are invited to call,
promptly and cheap, e. also everything In the
fLUnBIN6 line In the most satisfastoIy m IN neY
Closets, Wash -stapds, Baains, &e., &e, q No. 500
Ninth street, near avenue. lArsest
UyHI PDNINeULAR CAMPAIGN AND ITs
: xNTIOIp1Nf6, - dsyslolsd b. the report
ef0on Nc0lellan and other yublishsd doeuments,
s,Ss;a. 9. sssn''e' ''i'k SkzsGHt az III sfifros,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-04-01

ny rHR PRESIDENT or TuE UNITED STATES.
A PROCLAMATION.
WARRINGTON. March 90.
WHEREAS, it has become necessary to define
the cases in which insurgent enemies are
entitled to the benefits Of the Proclamation
Of the President Of the United States, which
was made on the 9Th day Of December,
1868. and tho manner in which they shall
proceed TO avail themselves of those bene-
fits; and whereas, the objects ofthat Proc
lamation were to suppress the insurrection
and to restore the authority Of the United
States; and whereas, the amnesty therein
proposed by the President was offered with
reference to those objects alone
Now, therefore, !, Abraham Lincoln, Pres
ident Of the United States, do hereby pro-
claim and declare that the said Proclamation
does not apply TO the cases Of persons who, at
the time when they seek to obtain the bsne-
fit thereof by taking the oath thereby pres
cribed, arc in military, naval or civil confne-
ment or custody, or under bonds OF on parole
Of the civil, military or naval authorities, or
agents Of the United States, as prisoners OF
war, or persons detained for offenses of any
kind, either before or after conviction; and
that, on the contrary, it does apply only to
those persons who, being yet at large and
free from any arrest, confinement or duress,
shall voluntarily come forward and take the
said oath with the purpose Of restoring peace
and establishing the National authority.
Prisoners excluded from the amnesty offer
ed in the Proclamation. may apply to the
President for clemency like all other offend
ers, and their application will receive due
consideration.
do further declare and proclaim, that the
oath presented in the aforesaid Proclamation
Of the 9Th Of December, 1868, may be taken
and subscribed before any commissioned Off
GER, civil, military or naval, in the service OF
the United States, or any civil or military Of
fcer Of State or Territory not in insurrec-
ton, who by the laws thereof may be quail
fed for administering oaths.
All officers who receive such oaths are here
by authorized to give such certificates there
on to the persons respectively by when they
are made, and such officers are hereby requir-
ed TO transmit the originsl records Of such
oaths, az as early day as convenient, to the
Department OF State, where they will be de-
posted and remain in the archives of the Gov
eminent. The Secretary of State will keep a
registry thereof, and will, on application, in
proper cases. issue certificates of such rec
ords in the customary form of official certif-
Gates.
In testimony whereof have hereunto set my
hand and caused the seal Of the United
States TO be affixed Done at the City OF
Washington, the goth day of March, in
the year Of our Lord 1864, and of the In
dependence of the United States the Ssth.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.