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The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22
SHASTA COURIER.

SUMMARY OF EASTERN NEws.-Pennsylva-
MIA, by latest advices, may be put down as
gone for the Union by at least 10000 major
ity. Majority in Ohio will reach 20. 900.
Peace Democrats opposed to Mcclellan
havermet at Cincinnati as National Con-
vention, and will nominate candidates for
President and Vice President.
The French Emperor has assured our Gov
ernment that no vessels of war for the rebel
cause shall leave their ports.
A band of rebel robbers from the Canada
side made raid on St. Albans. VT, and rob
bed the banks of $50, 900. killing on citizen
and wounding several. They escaped back
into Canada,
Rebel raid into Kentucky Under Buford.
He addressed his Kentucky troops, telling
them he had come into the State for purpose
of making it vote right-his mission was main
ly political. Forrest in speech to his troops
gives the same assurance.
Maryland has adopted a new Constitution
free from the incubus of slavery.
The military situation is fattering.
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22
DIR. MOTIFS Vegetable Liver Pills

DIR. MOTIFS Vegetable Liver Pills
Are composed entirely of chemical vegetable ex-
tracts, mostly from plants grown in our own coun-
try; some of these plants have direct action upon
the LIVER, others upon the SKIN, others on the
KIDNEYS, and others upon the BOWELS and
LUNGS. 1t is by peculiar chemical combna-
tion of all these extracts that these Pills are made
possessing the most extraordinary efficacy forcur-
ing the above named diseases.
Iu CHRONIC DISEASES, or diseases of long
standing, such as Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia,
Constipation of the Bowels, Erysipelas, Scrofula,
Goitre, Scad Head, Barber's Itch, Sore Ewes
Pimples on the Skin, and Old Sores, tho treatment
with the Pills should be continued for a longer
time than with less stubborn diseases,
SCROFULA CURED.
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 7th, 1859.
MEssRs. A. L. ScovILL Co.,
GENTS My son, who is now seven years old
has been afflicted with Scrofua for more that two
years. 1t first made its appearance in small knots
on the glands of the neck, under the skin. Our
family physician, who attended him, said he could
not cure him, although he had been under his at
tendance when the disease made its first appear
ance and instead of curing him he grew worse,
and, finally, the broke, and has since contin-
ued to discharge, until got DR.. MOTIFS VEG
ETABLE LIVER PILLS. He commenced using
them about one year ago; and in less than three
mouths he was we'll, and instead of weak delicate
child, he is now well, healthy and robust
Yours, truly, JAMES ALLEN.
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22

Bon PRITcHARD, solid Old Unionist. sit
ting with crowd of Union listeners, remark
ed that he had much rather listen to Demo-
cratic than Union speakers. In answer to the
quick question ''Why?" he replied: ~
have always been curious to know how man
could build house without foundation,
and think might learn it here if can learn
anvthing.H
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22
REDINGTON & CO.'S
ESSENoE OF JAMAICA GINGER.
REDEMPTION FUND.

N0TIC e hereby given that sealed proposals,
IN 6irec to the undersigned. for the surrender
Of C6Lnty zfants, win be received up to the last
day Of thsNozt regular meeting Of the Board Of
fEtIx TRACY. Treasurer.
Ehssts, - l, 1864 ol
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22

Ar the Coprerhead meeting at Millville,
last week. Col. Washington, the orator of the
occasion, lost his footing. and would have
fallen some four feet to the ground, had not
an admirer caught him and Strengthened him
on his pins. Next morning the Union neigh.
bors of him who rescued the speaker were
joking him little on his readiness in saving
the unfortunate. when he replied ".Yes, if
l hadn't caught him just as did the Confed-
eracy would have gone to -"
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22

Col. E. J. Lewis. Esq, while addressing
the audience the other night, leaned forward,
pointing with right fore-fnger into the crowd,
and with that graceful wag of the head SO
significant of its emptiness and the necessity
of constantly shaking up the one idea in it,
in thunder tones asked: when did this
war commence ?" An innocent Democrat in
the crowd. supposing himself the identical
one interrogated, cleared his skirts at once by
exclaiming: . l don't know was up in
Cariboo."
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22
FEDERAL TAX NOTICE,

HVHE Undersigned, having been appointed Fed
eral Tax Collector for the 11th Division, 4th
District comprising Shasta county, hereby notifies
all persons knowing themselves indebted for Fed
eral Taxes to make immediate payment, and there
by save costs. A. p. LADD
Shasta, Oct s, 1864. o6
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22
Browns Bronchial Troches.

"Ihave never changed my mind respecting them
from the rst excepting to think yet better of that
which began thinking well Of"
REe. HENRY WARD BEEcHtR.
The Troches are a staff Of life to me-
PRor. EDWARD NORTH,
Pres Hamilton College, Clinton, N. Y.
"For Throat Troubles they are specific"
N. p. WILLIS
"Too favorably known to need commendation."
Hon. CHAs. A. PHELPS,
Pres. Mass. Senate.
CONTAIN no Opium nor anything injuriots."
DR.. 4. A. HAYES, Chemist, Boston.
"An elegant combination for coughs
DR.. It. +. BIGELow Boston.
az recommend their use to Public Speakers"
REV. E. H. CHAPLIN.
Most salutary relief in Bronchitis"
REV. S. SEIGERIED, Morristown, Ohio.
Very beneficial when suffering from Colds"
Rev. S. J. P. ANDERSON, ST. Louis.
breathing peculier to Asthma"
REV. A. C. EGGLEsrox, New York.
They have suited my exactly. relieving my
throat that could sing with ease"
T. DrcHAnNE,
Chorister French Parish Church, Montreal.
As there are limitations, be sure and obtain the
genuine.
Agents for California.
ap2 REDrSGrGS { Co., San Francisco.
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22
cosTIvENEss CURED.

URBASA, Ohio. September 26, 1858.
MEssRs. A. l.. Scov1LL Co:
have been troubled with torpid action of the
bowels Tor SIX or seven years, which has been the
cause of great deal Of suffering to me. and had
to deprive myself of many kinds of food. and used
much oatmeal, etc., until got DR.. MOTIFS LIV-
ER PILLS. aud And that they keep NV bowels
regular, and now eat anything that INV family
does. most confidently recommend these pills to
those VINO are troubled with constipation of the
bowels. Truly yours, JOHN FLEMING.
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22
DR.. MOTIFS
VEGETABLE LIVER PILLS
TWILL CURE...
Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia, Costivencss,
Fsvers, and all Bilious Diseases.

Fsvers, and all Bilious Diseases,
These PILLS made from Vegetables cherni
cally extracted. After being used once the person
having used them will use NO others.
Not injurious to children OF the most delicate fc-
males, yet potent to cure the Most obstinate mala-
dies. Try them.
The success that has attended the use of DR..
MOTIFS VEGETABLE LIVER PILLS is the
subject of conversation in all cffsles. We have
never known any Pill to be spoken of in such IA
rorable teftsss Those who have used them win
not take substitute, if these can be had 1t gives
US pleasure to announce that they are for sale by
all Druggists and dealers in Family Medicines
throughout the country.
EEDTNGTON 4 CO.. Sole Agents,
m26 4l6 and AIS Front street, San Francisco.
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22
TO THE TRADING PUBLIC.

JULIUS NEwPoRTH, the Hotel keeper of
d French Gulch, paid mo One Hundred and Six
Dollars. in GkEENBACkSs m full for . bill
OF goods furnished him by me after my waiting on
him about three years This b 10 warn Trsdsts
not 10 trust him ifthey do not wsnt 0rsenbacks for
rsy 4. LEVY.
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22
Judges and Inspectors
OF ELECTION.

SHASTA.
Inspector. J. R. Gilbert
Judses-Samuel Isaacks, Charles Boell.
CANON HOUSE.
Inspector-P R. Williams.
Judges-B. S. Ward, John Dinsmore.
Mor1oS CREEK.
Inspector-W p Bassam
Judges-T. G. Riggs, D. MOBILES.
LOWER SPRINGS.
Inspector-Henry Jones.
Judges-John Hoey, N. C. Switzer.
WHISKY CREEK.
Inspector-willain Kessler.
Judges--R. M. D. Williamson, D. C. Hackley.
MIDDLErowS.
Inspcctor-M. D. Hickey.
Judges-Samuel Durbin, Fred. dlasscr
FoRr Crook.
Inspector George Penline.
Judgcs-John r. Richards, D. g. Stark.
PIT RIvER.
Inspector.--L. L. Y. Hastings.
Judges-A. Thomas, VIM. Cation.
BrrKEYE.
Inspector--Thomas Battans.
Judges. Hull, L. Lowrey.
CHuRSrowS.
In.pector-L. Nichols.
Judges. 8. P. Bass, j: Eaton.
PrrsBuRe.
Observation-Disclosures Sanford.
Judges-H. C. Mcclure, Richard Ripley.
NORTH Cow CRFEk.
Inspector-t C. woodman.
Judges-Joseph Yank, A. Hildreth.
CLEAR CREEK.
1nspectos-E. NJ. Dixon.
n Ill n.
tuDw1c's BnIDeE.
Iuspector-Jacob Forster.
Judges-Philo Greer, VIM. Wilson.
TEXAS SPRINGS.
Inspectors. W. Durant.
Judges-H. McCracken, A. G. Davis.
AMERICAN RANCH.
Inspector-E. Andsfson.
Judges-w. Milby, D. Robinson.
BALD HILLS.
Inspector-H. Bell. Sr.
Judges-James R. Piles, David Frank.
PRAIRIE DIGGIxGs.
Inspector-L. Scott.
Judges-John Rooster, George Ball.
ARBtckLE.
Inspector-Robert Blair.
Judges-Thomas Burke, J. Farrell.
WATSON GuLcH.
Inspector Captain Fidler.
Judges-E. d. Baker, R. A. Powers.
JASEsvILLE.
Inspector-A. Martini
Judges-Ben. Moore, W. S. Palmer.
ROARING RIVER.
Inspector--Aus.in Engles.
Judges-A. r. Andrews, Amos Baker:
EAGLE CREEk.
Inspectors S. Dunnells
Judges-Afbert Butts, 7. A. Jones.
HoKsErowS.
Iuspector-O. H. Anderson.
Judges. c. Corbus, James Curry.
corPEn CrY.
Inspector-H. Rothwell.
Judges-W. L. Bradley W. s. Kapple.
SILVER CrY.
Inspector-James A. Wood.
Judges-J. P. McCutcheon, Thomas wroe.
MILLvILLE.
Inspector-O H. p Tanquary
Judges-C. r. Hereford, D. C. Stevenson.
PARKvILLB.
Inspector-J. F.. ~insen.
Judges. Ha1elrigg, Thomas Hart.
SHISGLErowS.
Inspector-G. w. Adams
Judges-W. W. Ball, John Ogbourrc.
OAK BoTroH.
Inspector. John Harrison.
Judges. E. Smith, Geo. Umberfeld.
FREE BRIpeE.
Inspector-ffcmer Jackson
Judges-H. Frost, S. w. Clark.
FRENCH GuLcn.
Inspectors. B. Grover
Judges-B. Garland, VIM. Watson.
PoRruetEsE FLAr.
Inspector-Robert Pitt
Judses-James Mckenzie, R. P. Gipsou.
Doc CREEK.
1nspector-James Cameron
Judgss-James Christoler, D. Phillips.
SODA CREEK.
Inspcctor-Eliss Stone.
Judges-Jscob Ridge washiKesoa Bsilsy. ell
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22
sleeial Hstioss.
MOTHERS llOTHERS :
MOTHERS.

h0N'T fail to procure MRS. wTNSLOw'S
~ SOOTHING SYRUP for CHILDREN.
This valuable preparation il the prescription Of
one of lhe most erperiesced and skill.i Nsrses in
New England, and hss been used with nererf failisg
success n THOUSANDS OF cAszT
II mot only relieves the child from pain, but in
vigorates the stomach and bowels corrects acidity
and gives tone and energy to the whole system
1t will almost instantly relieve
Gripping in the Bosreis and Wind Collie,
and overcome Commissions, which if not speedily
remedied, end in DEATH We believe it the Beet and
.Ssrest Remedy IN the World. in all cases Of DYS-
EMERY and DIARRHEA IN CHILDREN.
whether arising from teething or from any other
cause.
Full directions for using viii accompany each
bottle. None genuine unless the fac-simile Of
CURTIS 1 PERKINS. New York, is one the out
side wrapper.
Sold by all Medicine Dealers.
Principal Office. 4s Dey reef, Ner York,
PRICE ONLY 25 CENTS PER BorrLE.
REDINGToN 1 CO..
416 and AIS Front ST., San Francisco,
aul.6m Agents for California
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-10-28

.Messr5. Editors.
1t is not my wish to excite need
less alarm; set do not think I see hears where
there are only black stumps. We have good
evidence that there are IN Other places secret
organizations armed to rcss; tie VII 4 the Ieo-
pie, aid JEFF Davis, overtime ne Government,
and reinstate tie so-callei u,;rtcy q power.
Let US not lose SIGHT OF dang At home. Where
you see the tail o: q coppertead snake sticking
out Of a hole, j: 5 evident that TIE reaomous
head is not far Of. when you So the oaunten-
ance light Up a; rebel success; when you read
the copperheai organs, with their eIuitant
headings another Coyelerate Victory''-be
admonisbed Of Evil o come, from those who read
and endorse tleir p lnciples. When you see a
respectable torci-lislt procession assailed with
insults and br.ck-bai> in Water street, you have
both the tail snd the bead Of copper at hand
- be yigilant.'' "'es; she people mourn At the
rule of the wicked.
No CoNPRoNI=E WIZ Traitors.
Burlington, Oct 18th, 1864
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-10-28
WASHINGTON. OF. .

Sev,ral naval "ficcri lave reached here L %
dny. direct fr..m Ric'm,nd. II e. were coz
fined 1T Audrr,on,illc, and give accounts OF
the horrible suffering If our prisoners. Near
" one half Of some egimeuts apturcd cn'ir''
have died.
The Richmond Examiner OF the lSja. says
a cartel has been agreed on, and 10000 Of
our men will be exchanged at tharle'ton.
Nothing Is known OF it here.
Richmond papers Of the 18th pretend to
describe the feet which, they cay. is ltiiuI
out in Hampton roads to atta,k Wiimi"-' o..
Shcridan's victory is reprsen'ei 10y le'-
sons IRON his army us most CON. .,'c- O"r
1900 prisoners we're captured. N5'-tlma'e-
Of our 10 Q has been received.
\ grand c, CELEBRATION over the elections 90 j.
place here 10 night. TIE procession wa-
very large.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-10-28
Political JOttings-

Caleb Gushing refuses all invitations to
speak publicly in McClellan's behalf, and
privltel denounces the Chicago platform as
treason.
Ifany man hauls down the American flag.
Mcclellan is for "extausting the resources
of craftsmanship to make him haul it up
again.
The most remarkable instance Of defective
memory record is that of Gen. Mcclellan,
VINO docs not recollect" whether be was On
shore or on the river while the Battle of
Malvern Hill was being fought
The Springfield Republican says The
proprietor of rum shop in this city, talking
70 some customers a day or two ago, clinch-
cd al arg ,ment that Little Mac was sure 10
be el,c.C;, viii the exclamation, why,
foui-f. = -. Z mrn who come in here 20
for Met | Ian NJ doubt Of it."
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-10-28

L. s,ems almo~t too MUGS TO hope that fair
weat.,r Is 10 befall Us az in, alter 50 long
spell vi wet weather. but the Gun shone
a little both yesterday and to-day. s. long
term Of rainy weather is unheard OF here.
The Ne,csde0'er says that in johnson 1t had
ralneI either daring the day or nigh FIR 20
days. In Montpelier. as We heard q few
duys ago. there had been but SO hours sum
sine in Is day., By actual ohscsHtien-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-10-28

Z
Tie J,frrson Cry cun,sloi.d' III 'i t'c
Democrat urdcr date Of tHc lJ.n. says +.
erythiug looks more favorable Tonight. Tie
news from Curtis is most cheering kusccrt"e
took the field to-day, and te-night II many
miles from here. Price has dyciar,d 900 ALI
nesty 10 all deeertrr- from lie army w''
have been bushwhacking, ard they "ie J'ia-
ing him.
Bill anderson will JPN him 10 icw days
Qdantrell lie To be promoted 90 d mi-aai'f-
generalship, and jackson is 90 inye a di'i--
ION. HolIsIaw Is also to rcPist 10 PI,c-
This clearly shows chat the gdriillt leaders
oil this STATE arv commissioned Oihcers D. tHc
regular conied,rttc re- vice
Lirut Col. llints OF tLc l7th III veteran
cavalry, wi,o was c.,pur,d III Glasgow ai.d
parulrd, ,xp.csr'r ine Il al 90 {. at fir r'.-
els cannot iisi.t iu. uu e. an ia II 60 D.
~ L. more inan go ,rt -. ,a. -A-
---,ce Lar ab,I,t p 90 ui,1.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-10-28

CAVALRY CoXrANY.-A company of
Cavalry has been temporarily organized here,
with the following officers \. II Daniorth,
Captain jeremiah French, 1T Lieut.; Geo
J. LOOMS. 81 Lieut. There are about fifty
names on the roll. Thirty oil there were
out for drill on Friday, all good resolute fel-
lows, and well mounted. It is expected
that the government will supply saddles and
revolvers OF carbines. Capt. Dsnlorth war
a member of the LIST Vt. Cavalry, and was
called the bot rider in that regiment.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-10-28

STILL SoLYENT.-We ale authorized TO
announce that tie ST. Adams Bank and the
Fiftt National Bank # 81. Albans, will IT,
d,,in tA,i. b'lle ne usual, without nteiruI-
Ii iii l., c,nseq ,cnee u their heavy l'ss'n J
the r,Ii.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-10-28
PRESS FRIDAY MORNING.
NFv YoRK Oct. %

INV 1Okk, OCl- =.
The TriJine's correspondent with the Ar
II ur r'.. james says: Richmond papers
81 -.. ID D. aver hat the rebels have with
efas &c Union prisoners from work IN the
, IHciti 49, On ac.-,unt of B Mrs Uuiiia-
,iin ia lla,ins rebd prisoners in the Dateh
Gan Camal
Inc wifi and firmly Of Mr.. Libby, from
whnm the Libry Pris n is named, came into
or incs. but will hc nj back.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-10-28

ST Louis, Oct. % /.
td- -A from Gen. Gurus, diteG Kun
.. or. NJ. We nave been pressed
..,, uld Ills afternoon the enemy PASSED
. ...ul uiy faux. wien / gave hun heavy
pc Tor several hours ! nave heard firing
,ast, ard just received messa e from
%. .oiuJJn. who j. lighting ga ;ne other
Leayenworth papers of tie -5.a. .-1niah
& % wing:
..r. Bl.1,, with 1900 cavalry ana four
d. O.. ,uJ,Ied l. xingt'n GOA Tuosday.
" .uitrdss Price attacscd han in over
unin. iugr-, AID alter sharp fire dove
..n from the CITY. Gen Blunt ieil back u
Ll.t.c Blue River, fighting desperately, an1
rslaFdIng tie advance Vi the enemy.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-10-28
News OF the Week.
BY Telegraph.
NlNTPELi7 Oct

The excitement has somewhat at,.
patrol was in the streets las: night a'.d { e
State House is guarded by soldiers op 70 i
hour. 10 A. NJ.
\ bill to organize the Mili'ia had 'rcn IL
.roduccd into the House by M DIR Of
Rutland. an hour or twn before the n'ws Il
the rand was received.
No important bLsin, s. has h,es transacted
since.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-10-28

: CAuTIo> - -4rcwd ob,ytver in New
Y.lk. writes - flows keep sharp
Lookout FIR Burlington. Tie desperate dy
IN throes Of this REBELLION will be dangerous
everywhere, fear"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-10-28

IT,, D.ul...s d. .~H ,.-.....
..,. G.. l-.. t,...l... -.- f.,...f.,
IMAM, "a r,,.,i.t.i-,rc.. B.. I.r.lf. Tu.
,..-..l..i r,i...r..-- .., Ilt-.-,, between SEQ
5nd Cao mon. aud 200 ana 500 cirizcu, who
,t.t,l tt.,I.i.f.>.... ODD t.cfl sand vI,
.,,-r,. a.s,.t.r l,.I. arrived NJ B,8uc,lll. .ri
" ra,, .ri-.t.Ui,l,r ta, escort OF 90 r,b,I
ff,.t> i,r.o.,ct them from b4-hwhars,rs.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-10-28
=. T.-IsG0.-X.

Pcrsols o. se-ert.ry ia ice troubled WITH
Nee, lass,use, p~ipitati,1 ei ,ls aea-t, .-,- ct -
petite. dis-r,7- iifer eating torpid i..sr.
tion, 4c.. deserve 70 suffer Il tle5 vii rot -ry o.
They sre recommended by tn she.t r-
authorities, aa1 are ,Arr--t., 9. pro iu-e --
sisfs beneficial effect They aye szese..l-, .--
silo, p--,ertiy pure, aud hzra-Ie-s
NCu-t--sui person prstluc.nst .s..- '.l'-
Bitte.s iu ba,s ~ D. t.e GALLON BE- .f.li.-
iu,postor. 1t is pa. W. ouiy 20 e. 1--s-. ..- '-
bottle. Beware .. 7o--lss re1lsl a-t- -
d-leteri7us -tuf q 4l,sl several psrss- i'-
ready "a prison See that every bottle .s
private United S. .-s Stamt over the e.la ii--
lated, aad 81 nature on steel plate side .i.r.
Sold %, respvcta .e ier.sr, tareu-'i,s-
p. q. DRAKE ,0~
~ groec~as,
T-hrc4r, arh Jaw
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-10-28

We take pleasure To recording another Sluicr-c.
care 's or "zts A ruls man WIZ i- OH I..s a.l
. err .u Che tstlnIishmt no % D. N.l-in- r-s..
s,a,ectiHuor Sc. No.5- tieec,rr street --t. ,i .
Tired = t0t-l iitfnts- ari-ir-, feu Aaaur -'-. Die
i- nos a. well ant can see s- periee-IJ -~ ~ aal
I.erl,- 20 bis Uf.
ltua Auzl-t. ~.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-10-28

Steamer VI arioc Glory ir1m Sew OJ.an-
Oct ljJu ts> uIlN.d.
S,rrral army iHc,rs nude reconnaissance
m VI Silicon tie l0 b pi-slnE inside ut all
lc.s ,.ii,nuctio Or amt return NJ safely.
G,n As''oth ia- r.turucj from lis cxTc-
..Il.u
u,a Newton ta arrived at New Orleans
.t. ..t, q, ,is, command at Ky West.
] aas umaro3 taat Aimia! Fa-raEut
- l.-.. I.. extremely severe ,r.dc
....--.-a. oe.. tsahr I.. ,--c--ally
p ..e. sl .--ia.- s- N.T 0l.-aa-. ere
.- s..t.u- .s.ge .-H4. N.A.c., 81 ,'n..m Gle
.s-e Aaum.-u- 10y t.e FcHc.
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s ScEyE ar washington The scene took
place IN tac Pension Oiice in tins CITY.
Q.Itc crowd of soldiers we're ia waiting 70
receive q settlement ul tnrir account One
soldier a cripple un crutr.ies STEPPED up
u the clerk il attcnla,ce and received hi,
money. As ne wac about Turning away.
the clerk said witt g-ld-aatur,d smile -
suppose you II have time enough u % home
and vote?' lies. sit. SAID the soldier,
'.;hat's what am after. am of to-day.
We'll, asked the clerk, who are You
going 10 vote for ," Uncle Abe. answered
our friend. with considerable emphasis. \
C0pperhead State agent sitting near by raid,
loud enough u he heard You are id
fool - The cripple hoped up 70 him and
said "Sir did you mean that FOR me2'
Yes, meant it for You OF any other e0lcier
who voted Tor that I'D t.,l, Ale Lincoln.
The anger OF the soldier WINS aroused. and,
lifting his crutch ~ A. 10 give force - the
blow, ne said NV take that back o- III
give W The agent pulled m hls
L4rr-. Sd, .. heightened hi- ears, looked
c-,s,-i ], 90, mamllcd over an apology, and
was siI,ut Or warlikc friend. not set salts
fed ordered him out OF the othce. The
agent NJ iirrt rrsisted, but the books Of the
crowd were not of the most peaceful char
actrr. and ie made tracks for the door. The
cripple iulluw,d him. and another hoped
aitcr lin vita uIliitel crutch. ready ID deal
the "copper" cad good one II the chance
offered. " hen told afterwards thar il was
a STATE agent whom they sad turned out
doars. tie Icply was lie i not fit for
this cry he o-gh, 80 BE- sent oI.th Tor his
health" This l. hut specimen ot t. feel
ing among the soldiers Tuey know what
the election means, and viii ''y1ir a. y
fsht-f.r tn, cau~c ii the Union and Lib
ertv'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-10-28

THE Sixth VERMONT The memeers Of the
Sixth Vermont whose term Of Service has
expired, arrived at Brattleboro THURSDAY
night. They number IS officers. 40 men,
md are under the command Of Lieut. Col.
Hale. Taey will be mustered out on We'd
nesday next. Six companies of the regi-
ment remain m the field under command Of
Capt f + Kinney Of Co. @.