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The weekly union record., 1864-08-06

1t Is suggested by the Committee that the Union
Voters CT each precinct meet in their respective
precincts on the 29th day of August. 1854, and
1t is also recommended that members OF the Uuinn
party, and all Others ThO sustain the policy Of the
present Administration in its Efforts 10 suppress the
rebellion, and indorse tie platform Of the Union
National Convention held at Baltimore. June lS6l
be invited to attend the Primary Meetings and par
iicipate in the chcice Of delegates. 1t : also de-
sired by the Committee, that proxies should be
held tas near practicable) by paities actually
residents OF the precincts they clam 10 represent
ROBERT RICHEY. Chairman.
GEO. C. PERKINS, Secretary
OrOyiile Juv 18th lSG4
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Notice to Creditors.

{ H. PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST
u the estate @. Heary y. Sme3es deceased la;e
ct Butte County, California. are hereby notified 81
present the same properly yonchei % she anicr-
signed, 81 the Court Hoa>e IN Nrovl-s within ten
N1l months tvora this d4te c- tAev vi De forever
barred Ivan oRnEN.
Ad.ai2iSiFSior % the Estate o.
sw-41 Hc1ry n. SmClc> deceased
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Tavern Stand for Sale.

rENHE BUFFALO RANCH, ON The ROAD
4 leading from Oroville to 9urbestoTn together
With Tavern stand is offered foE sale cheap. 1t Is
one Of the most healthy and pleasant locations il
the State. Also, 30 tons Of hay first quality. For
further information, !uire - this Once OF Oh
the pfemlses,
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Superior Copper Mining Co.

ETNlON MINING DISTRICT. .PLUMAS Couu-
4 ~. California. NOTICE. There are de.ja-
queut upon the following described stock. on
account Of assessments levied oa the eleventh day
of May lNG4. and made payable On the first day
%; Jaly lN64, the several am'aats set opposite n 9
names Of the respective shareholders, as follows:
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THE Richmond Examiner says that there
have been $1,000 prisoners received at Libby
since the battle of Bull Run.
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Word 10 the Ased--In the dec inc NJ lie
the loss Of vita. force consequent upon physical
decyy. can only be supplied by some yiyifyne
preparation which recruits the strength and spirits.
without eutailing the exhaustion which is always
the final effect Of ordinary stmuiaats. We tender
TO the aged
pG. HosTErEEas S-oHECH BlrTEEs
A. az invgorant and restorative, immediate in iis
ocned 4l gctlon aud permanent in i;s effect. Il
t1ao> the stomach. improves the appetite act- ike
.har1. uPoa the spirits. For dyspepsia. opp7e--
,- a.rr eating. bilious cholic. wind chciic.
g.. o. as oi the stomach, sick OF nervous headache
-h..s and fever, tremen- pro-trgtiOn and all the
complaints special 70 the feebler sex, the Bitter-
are earnestly recommended BY thousands who have
Witnessed their superior efficacy in such cases.
sold ly a.. druggist and dealers everywhere.
HOSTETTER, SMITH & DEAN.
Agents for Pacific Coast. San Francisco.
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COMING HoME.-Senator Conness and Con
gresham Shannon left New York in the
steamer Of the 18th ult, and are expected to
arrive in San Francisco TO day. Hons. Highly
and Cole were to return By the overland route
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LIST OF LETTERS

Ed EMAIMING UNCLAIMED N THE POST
IA Office at OrOville. Butte County, California
Aug. 6, 1851. To obtain any OF these letters
the applicant must call for advertised letters,
give the date Of this list, and pay one cent for ad
vertlsing. II not called for within one month
they viii be sent to the Dead Letter Office.
Arnspiger Andrew Baker Adam
Baker F q Ballew r D or J "
Brown c f Brooks ;
Beuner VIM Buck q
Carpenter Il L Cali Miss E
Cadry NJ Clark y
Cook A Conke l
Culp John
Doyle Jackson DeYlne jackson
Davis John Donoline
Ereington John
Griffith John Grace VIM
Grimes WA2 Giilspie Wm ,
Gillispie Thomas Goodwin james
Cock NJ Click George /
Hancock George Harper james
Havs Horn John
Holland q johnson sam
Kyle Joseph Llndley J
Lynch George lee Carre
Lee HIT Matthews Wm
Ma5ers Lewis Mcintyre Thomas
Mclean q McClaskey
Nes>e- ger Il v Merrithew !
Murphy Pa: Nash ! Il
PARKS John Park Lewis Il 3
Pitts N Price "
Prasual Thomas Relder Adam
Richards { Robinson James
Robertson Mrs { d Rogers Georse
Robinson Miss Il >Aup-r Jol4
Smith Mrs HIS small Daniel
SINH MTs I smith joseph
>!attery John stout
Staluef JN Stewart George
TaSl0rEG IoWer-y jas
Van Emerm Jas Ward John
JG DOWNER Pm
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THE editor Of the Marysyille Express is bid
ding high for quarters in Aicatraz. Hope be
will be Recommendations
VIII yon please let our co'emporary a,one?
We cannot spare him. He is Just the man
where be is, and doing the party more good
than be possibly could The Government in
packing sand. Let him alone--fPpeal.
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OK the passage of the Uncle Sam fire
broke out near the smoke stack, but owing to
the good management was extinguished with
out serious damage, though at one time it ap-
peared very serious.
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THEIR ONLY SrRENGru.-In a recent trea-
sonable speech delivered to d herd Of Copper
heads at San Francisco by Charles l.. Weller.
reported in the Flag. be advised them to resort
TO Brute force to resist the Government.
He seemed to understand his audience pretty
well, for brute force" is wherein lies power
Copperheads have no intelligent or moral force
Erchange,
They well know wherein their strength lies,
aud the reasonable language of the Demo
cratic Chairman is rcechoed by the lesser
lights in every county town iu the State
Still they declare they have no freedom Of
speech and appeal to the ignorant members Of
their party, to resist by armed force the acts
and doings of the Government to suppress or
confne treason preachers. This is the workings
of INSCRIPTIONS politicians to stir up bad
blood among the unsuspeciug classes Of the
Democracy" and precipitate civil war and
bloodshed among US because a leading treason
preacher has been sent to Alcatraz. How
many of their boasted forty thousand will join
these disappointed and broken down office
seekers, time can only determine.
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THE "BRAvE DEMOCRACY" Of San Francisco
held an Indignation meeting on Tuesday even
ing, passed some patriotic" resolutions pro
testing against military arrests and eulogising
Bishop kavanaugh aud c. L. Weller, and ~
eonc.u<ioa were addressed by Dr. Wozauc5aft,
Zack Montgomery and Toa Robinson. The
substance Of their whole proceedings was that,
Ike the Southern Couederacy," they desire
TO be LET alone" and as yet have not succeeded
IN finding any one willing to do so il suitable
manner. We hope they may yet be accommo
dated in their reasonable desire.
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The Deputy Collector, and about thirty
clerks in the San Francisco Custom House:
have resigned. Cause, with greenbacks at
forty cents, they cannot live on their salaries.
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ADMIRAL SIMPSON. Q, tie Chiiiau navy, has
gone to New York with power and funds to
contract for the construction Of several monitors
for his Government.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

Table Mountain Lodge No. I2I, r. ~ 4. NJ.
A The stated meetings Of Table Mountain
~ Lodge, No. l24 F. An, are held On the
first Tuesday Of each month, at Masonic Hal.
Oroyille. Called meetings every Tuesday.
Brethren in good standing are invited to attend.
c. F. CoLroN, W.M.
D. N. BIsHoP. Soy.
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,R0VILLE LoDGE 30. Ioa. Z. 4. M.

WV 111I<'@
= THE STATED COMMUNICATIONS OF
Y & Oroyille Lodge. No. l03, Of +. A. NJ. are
~ held on the last Saturday Of each month
aud called meetings every Saturday al the Masonic
Hall, over 4. McDermott's Drug Store.
GEO. C. PERKINS. W. n.
MAX BRooKs, Sec'y.
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Phil. I. Herbert, who once represented this
State in Congress, was wounded in the battle
cover from bis wound. it will DO, cause the
shedding Of mary ;ears
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SIN has great many tools; but lie is the
handle which fits them all.-Ex.
The Washoe Star remarks, what place
for making handles the Old Piute office ought
to be.
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tbs Washoe Herald, Of July 9th. publishes
the following extract from private letter writ.
ten by Senator Coaaess TO gentleman otyir-
gjnia City
We will soon have sta'a Of things 90 the
Pacific coast that wll gladden. the hearts Of
Union men and cause traitors 10 quake. We
vi. have commander, aud Navy, too. that
VII lrovu down treason from their eve and gun
mnzzles. This Is the cure Tor tba, kind Of AM
mals, and | am pFovid!ug for it. II has never
oeen lost sight oi single moment, ani ha 2
only waited The cNIgencies of the service, which
viii not demand much more patience
Y NEW edition Of State School Registers
will be ready for delivery abou. the middle OF
this month. County SupeFiniepdeuts will
please take notice
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THE Nevada Constitutional election takes
place September >. Il Is said the Constitution
Vill ne REJECTED
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portion seemed to become completely demorai
lied, part Of them taking refuge in the f0rt and
the balance running to the rear as fast as pos
sbie. They were rallied again aud pushed
forward, but without success. The greater
part OF the officers were killed and wounded
They seemed to be without any one to manage
them, and finally fell back to the rear, out Of
range OF the voileys of canister aud mlsketry
that were plowing through their ranks. Their
losses are very heavy, as is shown by the fol
lowing report: Twenty second United States
Colored Regiment, 10 officers and 400 men
killed wounded and missing; Twenty-eight
Regiment, 4 officers and 80 men, Twenty
seventh Regiment, officers aud $50 men ;
Twenty ninth Regiment, s officers and 215
men; Thirty first Regiment, ! officers aud
about 200 men; Thirty ninth Regiment. several
officers aud $50 men. The loss OF the Second
Division of the Ninth Corps General Ledlie
commanding, is estimated at from 900 to
1900 while many place the figures higher,
General Bartlett succeeded in reaching be fort
with his command, but. having accidentally
broken his cork leg. couldn't get of the field.
He held possession Of bis advanced position
for several hours. aud only surrendered when
all hope Of escape was lost. About two hun
them managed to get away. Nearly all his
staff were captured with him. Colonel Mar
shall, commanding the Second Brigade Of iEis
division, was also captured, with several of his
staff. The loss in the First and Third Brigade
was also severe. The latter has four hundred
il the hospital The Eighteenth Corps occu-
pied part Of the line On the right. bnt their loss
is not very great We took about 250 prisoners,
mostly South CarolinaDs, and FIVE battle flags
Headquarters Army Of Potomac, July 81
The exact loss in The battle Yesterday is not
officially learned, but it is believed 1t will reach
, 500, exclusive of the missing Large num-
bers of wounded are lying between the two
lines. ard cannot be removed yet. General
Butler sent flag Of truce to day, but it was
peremptorily refused By the rebel officers, who
also refused 10 exchange newspapers. Many
believe that either their lines are very weak. CT
they have some extensjTe move afOo,, and are
afraid Of its being known. The lines OF both
armies are about the same IS before the battle.
Phil. I. Her bert, who once represented this
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1864-07-08

grce', and many horses and mules, gathered by
his force. He reports that the rebels slaugh
tered without mercy the negroes they took
Wilson's loss of property is asmall wagon tralr
used to cary ammunition, his ambulance traii
and twelve cannon. The horses Of the artill
cry and wagons were generally brought off
Of the cannon. two were removed from the car
riagcs, the wheels Of which were broken ano
thrown into the water, and one other gun han
been disabled, rebel shot breaking its trun.
Mons before it Was abandoned. He estimated
his total loss at from $50 to 1000, including
those lost from Kautz's division.
A rebel force made its appearance near Mar
tinsburg this morning ahd were at last accounts
destroying the Railroad and advancing on Mar.
tinsburg. The reports received as yet, are too
conflicting to determioet the magnitude of the
force or extent Of its operations.
[Signed,l E. NJ Stanton
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1864-07-08
Tho War Tax.

The bill taxing incomes as finally pass
ed by congress and which is now a law
stood poi cent. on incomes between
$500 and $4,000, 7! per cent. on all o.
YER $4,000, andslO per cent. on all over
$4,000. Changes had been made, bu
these were all finally stricken out, and
the bill passed as originally agreed to by
the Conference Committee. In addition
to this, however, special war tax of {
per cent. on all incomes is to be assessed
and collected for the year ending Octo
Der 4, 1869.
This win increse the taxation, upor
the income tax, already assessed and paid
s per cent additional.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1864-07-08
The Hardships OF a Campaign

A wounded and weary officer, who has
lust come in from the front, mentioned
as proof of the terrible hardship of the
great campaign now in progress, that
for fifty-three days, day and night, he had
been perpetually within hearing of the
enemy's guns, with the solitary excep-
ton Of one of these days. He said ii
was the sweetest pleasure to get a little
sleep out Of range and hearing Of the enc.
my's musketry and artillery.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1864-07-08
Fifth Congressional District Union Con
vention.

The qualified voters of the Counties Of Han
cock, Hardin, Wyandot, Allen, Auslaize, Van
Vert and Mercer, ''who desire the uncondition
al maintenance of the Union, the supremacy OF
the Constitution and the complete suppression
of the Existing rebellion with the cause thereof
by vigorous war and all apt and efficient means
are invited to select delegates from their respec-
tive Counties at such time and in such manner
as they may think best to attend Il Congression
al District Convention to meet at Lima, on Tues.
day the 2nd day of August 1864 to nominate a
candidate for Congress and also an Elcetor for
the District
Each County will be entrled to one delegate
for every 100 votes and a additonal delegate
for fraction of SO votes given for Gov. Brough
last October.
JAMES HARSH, Hancock,
r.. l.. CHI ASE, Hardin,
L. A. Drummer, Wyandot,
G. PARMENTER, Allen,
M. DUMBROFF, Auglazc,
A. G. TUCKER, Van Vert.
WIN. DICKMAN, Mercer.
Congressional District Committee.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1864-07-08
From the 444th @. N. G.

We received lengthy communication
from member OF the National Guards.
now encamped and doing guard duty at
the Relay House, Baltimore County, Ma
ryland, portion of winch we sublon.
1t will be noticed that one of the members
of Company D.. Captain Brayton, died
from typhoid fever, and was buried with
the honors of war.
He was formerly of Carey, but recent
ly removed with his family to Putnam
county.
At the grave the chaplain Rev. Mr..
Baughman, pronounced the following
discourse: IA.
FELLow Submissive have another cvi-
lcnce before us to day, of the brevity ofhuman
life and the casualties Of war. Although our
friend has not fallen in battle, yet it is possible
that he might have survived had he remained
at home but being prompted by duty, and Il
strong and ardent love of country, he went
forth where duty called him, leaving the en-
dearments ofhome, and the pleasant associations
Of family and friends--all to assist in putting
down this cruel and unnatural rebellion ,insugu-
rated for the purpose Of robblug our Govern,
ment of its hearts blood. May l not say tina
another martyr is added to the illustrious thou
| conlc ,ph,, h,Nn crlIan np tbn fnll nf
and strife in hospital and various other ways
sacrificed theirlv upon the alter of their coun
try. 1t is to bs hoped that these sacrificed ar,
| not unnoticed by Him who numbers the very
hairs of our heads, and suffers not even the spar
row to fall to the ground without his notice
The all seeing eye Of Jehovah watches the move
ments of human events with scrutinizing gaze
and the great savior of Heaven and earth know
best, in his providence, how to dispose of th
destinios Of the children Of men. Upon thi
hypothesis, l feel like cultivating contentmen
and satisfaction at whatever may ocear. 1t i
evident that we cannot comprehend the deal
iHgs of Divine Providence and therefore, it be
hooves us to submit to Him who knowcth al
things, the solving of those mysteries, KNOWN,
that "all things work together for good to then
that walk upright
We would be glad to cnmerato cataogu
of battles and adventures, if indeed, the dec
had passed through such scenes, but it is cuff
cient glory to decorate his brow, in honor, t
know that he was loyal to his Government, thi
IS what we want to know. In reference to tn
state Of mind our friend was inrelgiously,
ifiicult TO know, as he was not rational at an,
time, for number of days prior to his demise
We are Informed that he is of uuvesalist pei
uasion, and hoped for the ultimate salvatio
# all men Whether he prof;ssed to enjoy +,
igion or not, we do not know that he was strie
y moral man, and that his life was CONNER
liable, his example good. and worthy of irni,
ion. Lot us, thea, initiate his virtues, al
vcid his vic,s, il he hal any.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1864-07-08


EDwoR PloNGER--DrAE S.n:--You will find
enclosed specimen of what the author hass seen
til to term II i,icI dIy ttcr addressed 10 Il v,ry
honorable and prai3worthy member Of Go. Ii,
lIlth, Regt., o. &. G. j he aforesaid member
seeks thla opportunity of publicly announcing
TO his friends. ,upI he thanks God that they are
few of that stripe that he was very glad to hear
from them, and he is glad to know thaG al
though they differ with him little in politics
thut they can still speak to him in WORDS Of
kulnpss. 1t is cheering indeed to man who
has been ruthIgssly torn away from his home and
friends by the tylunical hands OF "tM ibe ard
Masgca Br0r gh," to know that his Copperhead
friends at home take such deep interest in him
AMI his affairs. He 0lso, feels thankful for the
Kindly reference made to his tattr, and thinks
it indicative Of the proper hind. Of feeling on
the part of chil.rtn toward an aged and kind
parent,
He ia glad to learn that they are still able to
keep thclgelvcs above the vulgar Level of
"Niggcr equality"
As ssueh letters nre well calculated to insI ire
soldiers with Il spirit Of pntrotsm, the under
signed wish to announce to the public through
the columns OF your Journal, that such letters
will be GLADLY I, ceived aud answered by Co. II.
Of the l4lu!, Regiment.
Nciy respectfully,
Capt. Jas. A. GIBSON,
.. Lieut., j. 5. LElTH,
Lieut.. A. r. INGERSON.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1864-07-08
From the i44th, Reg't.
@. N. C.

Theslollowing letter needs no explana-
ton. 1t rings out the sentiments of the
Copperheads of this county. We pub
lish it, SO that our brave boys msy know
how the Butternuts at home appreciate
the sacrifice they ere making in d>fead.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1864-07-08
The Revenue for the Year,

The entire amount Of revenue for tn,
year ending 3oth of June, is two hun
dred and fory-two millions, as follows
From customs, one hundred and thre
millions internal revenue, one hundre,
and nine millions miscellaneous, thirty
five millions.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1864-07-08
PROBATE NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that James McIaugh
~ lin, guard can of william N Zrok, aud S.
vena Black ,x'cutrix Of The estate of George
Black, dec d, have filed their respective ac
counts in the office of the Probate Court OF
Wyundot County for final settlemen'
Said accounts will remain on file for in.
spection by all corcernod until the l6tn day
ol Jnly, A. D., 1861, when settlement will be
made. NJ. H, KIRBY,
Jnne Gath, 1861 Probate Judge.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1864-07-08
Mr., Fesseuden Sworn In.

Mr.. Fessenden was on the 4th day ol
July sworn in rs Secretary Of the Treas
ury, ex Secretary Chase introducing him
into office aed presenting all the herds OF
bureaus to him. The new Secretary
had a little informal conversation with
them and the affair passed off worry pleas
antly. Mr.. Chase is to remain week or
two to get him well started.
While we regret the necessity that
compelled Mr.. chase to resign. We arc
glad that so able man fills his place.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1864-07-08
A Rebel attempt to escape.

About thirty rebel prisoners at Cam
Chase attempted to rush out Of a tempo
rarily opened cato on Monday, two ,
them were wounded by the guards an
oil recaptured.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1864-07-08
LEGAL NOTICE,

4 LICE A. FREET, will take notice that
nileury Hartman has commenced an action
,gainst her and others in the Court Of Com.
mon Pleas Of Wyandot County Ohio in viii h
plai, tiff alleges that he h the legal title to
aud is in possession OF the West hall, Of the
Southwest quarter of section thir,y.six (a6)
in township thee (3) south of Range thirteen
tl3) East in said county, and that tic defrl
dants claim an estate or interest in said land
adverse to the plaintiff, The plaintiff asks
hat his title to said premises MAJ be quietcd
ana for other relief &c,
An answer is required by Saturday the 18th
day of August next,
I'D SEARS.
Att y for Pit f.
Junc | 7ib 1864 -Gw
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EXECUTORS NOTICE.

7 FILTERS testamentarl II on the estate Of
III Lemucl Gurney, late Of Wynndot County,
Ohio, dec haze BEEN issued TO the under,
gned, who has duly qualified and accepted
aid appointment.
LUClUS NJ. GURNEY, Executor.
Junr 81 iSGl-3t
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1864-07-08

oH''N 'pNii, lShi'
DEAR RporuER--It is with much pleasure /
seatmys.Ii to scrbble few lines, to let You know
that We are alive yet, Well must tel! vou that
the abolition party has split, some for Fremont
and some for Old Abe, and call Fremont men
Republicans. and Lincoln men Abolitionist, for
my part don't b4lQug to the negro equality
myseL but viii give You your own way q
thinking, and II every man would do so their
wouldn't be so much quarr,ling Wrll VIII
would Ike to know how YOU like standing
guard, and what you think of Old Abe and
NIassa lrough, for my part think Old Brough
has hoaX2d you all, well now when vou stand
guord at night don't You wish that the uigs and
the head mcn was in the hot place viii was
You one Of the men that done without supper
and breakfast. think that was pretty hard
grub, some of the woody heads say that they wish
that the Rcls would go 10 Washington and
burn it to ashes Now If Coppcrhoad was
heard to say d" he would be sent cross TIE lines.
saw your In.ly 20 Il long the road and he had
n gun, | don't know whether he was Going
down south or not Wen | think when yea
come home you wont be so hard on tha Copper
heads for your woman could not G, along with
h.r woody head boy but now she has a Copper.
head gjri, and they get along flstrate, and if it
was'nt for t'le Coppcrheads don't know what
hcnery would do. hope when this cones to
hand, it will fad you well and in good heart
We ate we'll aud ii" rest et Your friea.is are well
| rs iara5 know. SO no NOR for this time, so
good hye tyou can see it,
JSAAC d MARY LUNDY.