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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-09-28
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SALE OF THE EEESAS 1rusr y @
avenue Fifteenth street. the house hfy feet front ~
street The whole space occGped consists u four icswo
the and on Fifteenth street; the h9nss
stair case the elegant in the city; the drawing
rsSSnS gi Sse a's ssa yeTy csSors
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re very elegant; the ante ornaments
i1s n Of al TSa hs TIE
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" O'Clock For terms, &C, apply 10 f. H. LUDLOW
EDWARD scHENcK, AucroNEER. SECOND HAND
5cE ESTnKu os r GsrSs' Ss ic
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Lounges &C. also three slcan. wA a.s
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Guiding many Of the mos. psEssr asss aria Of rsnnxS
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-09-28

HroTrcE TO TAxPAYFRa-TIiE BOOKS For TAXES
~ on Personal Proper. IRE now open Cor payment at
estate win DO open JOHN MURPHY, Receiver.
gypr 20 1893
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-01-06
TO THE PUBLIC.

The subscriber proposes to renew the publ
cation Of the Alexandra Gazette, and appeals
to the public for encouragement TO continue
that old and long established journal. 1t is
designed to make it a record OF Neavs, Foreign,
Domestic and Local, and especial attention will
.be given to the publication Of intelligence of
interest to the citizens Of this city and its Vi
..cinity. Every exertion will be made BY
the editor and proprietor Of the paper, to
render it an acceptable journal for the count
ing house, the place of businesss, and the
fire side, and its present limits will be
enlarged in the spring, if we meet with
3proper ENCOURAGEMENT. In the selection OF
News, and Miscellaneous reading, the same at
.tention will be paid to truth and honorable
Journalism, which characterized the course OF
the "GAzETrE' in its best days.
Advertisements from business men and
others, are respectfully solicited and they will
ee inserted at low rates.
Jan Civ EDGAR SNowDEN, Sr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-01-06
IMPROVE YOUR EYESIGHT!
DOCTOR WHITES EYE-N ATER

Takes at once the first rank among al optha,l
mics vet known, and has proved to be the
greatest blessing to thousands of sufferers IN IN
Europe for over 20 years. Itcannot he TOO highly
recommended to all men Of business especial
" to bank and other officers bookkeepers,
clerks, artizans, and al such as are obliged to
work much by artificial light, or fire; artists:
and to Ladies much engaged in reading or tine
needlework 1t will not only Strengthen, and
improve weak eyes but speedily cure al .intiam-
nation, cold, or lameness Of the eyelldss, but
also, remove the beginning cataract, and ITS use
will positively insure against blindness
Price IS cents bottle.
f'' JUIIUs DEiNELT, Dentist.
No. 145 Prince street
For sale by most Druggists.
Jan 3-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-01-06
GENERAL NEVIS.

GENERAL NEWS.
The Richmond Sentinel Of ID instant announ-
ces that Union flag OF truce boat arrived at
Varina, Saturday last, with asupply of blankets
for the Union prisoners, than which nothing
could be more acceptable to them ut this III
element season.
Gen. Green Clay Smith, one OF the Repre-
sentatives in Congress- from Kentucky, who
had lust returned from Washington, made
speech in Covington on Monday last, IN which
he gave it as his opinion that Gen Butler S
Headquarters would be at Lexington ky.l on
the lst OF March next.
Harry Lazarus, the puaGst, proprietor Of a
New York saloon, was stabbed early on Iues-
day morning in the neck, the knife seveTlng
the 1uggllar vein, causing his death instantly,
b7 man named Barney Frlery, the proprietor
OF another saloon.
It is said that the movement Of cavalry upon
Gordonsville was to divert the attention or
Early and prevent detachment OF troops
to modest Stoneman in his raid upon South
western Virginia.
]. NJ Darlington, the newly elected Lord May
or of Dublin, is q member of the Society OF
Friends.
The first iron plated vessel for the Brazilian
navy has just been launched at the scyne bull
I ding yard, near Toulon She isa corvette, snd
!. named the Don Pedro II,
. Mr. Secretary Stanton has gone to Fortress
Monroe Hilton Head, and Savannah, to con-
suit with Generals Grant, Foster, and Sherman
on matters relating to the service. The sup
plies and exchange of prisoners, organization OF
colored troops, raising the blockade of Savan-
nah and opening it to free trade, the seizure
of property and products, will be among the
subjects of consideration.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-10-28

TIME advantages of this arm are; Is es,s,.,3
l. 1t is the only Pistol that can be placed in
position to receive, the Cartridge with one
hand. .,ae~.d ..s ,.f.fs.. 6tes Dft 5-n.eg '
q 1t can be loaded in the dark, quicker than
any other Pistol, and with no danger. A
8. 1t carries heavier Cartridge than any 9TH
err Pistol of.the same size. aeI Is ,siq,4asij
L. 1t is the safest Pistol to load, shoot orearry,
as premature discharge is impossible.
8. tt mas less parts than an other Pistol, and
is less liable to get OF order. eas.
6. 1t shoots the ordinary metal Cartridge that
can be purchased anywhere. 4s
TO BE FOUND AT THE PRINCIPAL GUN AND HARD
dss WARE, rEA LERs.oE ay TO or
MERRILL PATENT, FIREARMS CO., ~ I
Sept. 9, IS65s--ly.ssj ar.5s Baltimore, Md
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Premium New sub-soiIPIOw

This Pillow has been tried by the United States
Agricultural Society, and by many State Socic
ties, and has never failed to receive the first
premium. 1t has a reversible steel edge, is
simple in its construction, easy in draft and
management, and adapted to a common team.
Simplicity, strength and economy are here
most happily combined g
The Pillow being an important implement in
tention to it's manufactures anda at very heavy
cost have procured the best and most perfect
set Of machinery in USE and are now prepared
to fill all orders for rPlows, Of any description
on as favorable terms as can be had in the Uni
ted States, quality and workmanship consider
ed. We wish to call the attention of dealers to
our manufacture OF. Plows, which we think,
cannot be surpassed in this country. B q 1a
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-10-28
DR.. Sappington's

~ - Superior Cough Syrup, fa 59lr3 &
has been before the public l. Is9a .v3ana9
+. - 3- Eighteen years. .o4i .sll,f ..3a
It is now considered certain cure for the
above named diseases by all who have used it..
,aigags Prepared by
-, 49,. 9ifis a55 1872 N. Gay street,
+ 49, Between High and Front streets,
Nov. 12.-tf Baltimore, Md.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-10-28
Farmers Weather Indicator, od
iig. p 3fri op 1900 s..f
3@lGi3 phi .,,1-0-,s4,sr ...tytr
~ haeTfH wvT6A6pRNp WrEHK7sS soFo
ri saes3iJ w
Portable 3 arOm eter.

THIS instrument should be in the hands ofev-
4 cry Agriculturist, as ii hnerringly points out
any change ia The weathera and thus directs the
farmer how 10 shape his work and save crops
that, without Barometer, might be cauk Mt out
in storm and seriously injured, if not destroy
ed Every farmer should have one, as it is a
perfect '.weather teller" .
1t is Simple in construction, cheap in price, not
liable to get out of order, and the only perfect
portable Barometer in use. . 4
Being Mercurial Barometer, it is accurate and
reliable for Scientific purposes, being used BY the
U s. Coast Survey, and ut the Smithsonian In
stitute: besides he;ng recommended by the most
distinguished Agricultnrisis Of the country, as
we'll as BY a host of Professors and Scientific
journals. efs !, i,yofzQ v-sT ai 8 slKg'2 ~.
We name but a few that, have. endorsed this
Barometer as superior to, all others :-Sclenllhc
American American, Agriculturst, Country
Gentleman, Philadelphia Ledger, Boston Jour
nal Peterson's Magazine, Orange Judd. Marshall
P. Wilder, Prnfs, Henry, Haokley, Holmes, Carr,
Hun: e-vell, Williams, Douglas, &c. = Tstaw
The cost of the instrument is within the reach
of all, ranging in price from So to $2S.. We
have fiye different styles. from plain maple case
to the finest carved rosewood. ~ Most of these
styles have Thermometer attached. a.a'1t
A simple Of this Instrument may be seen at
this office. h
Orders promptly filed For descriptive circu-
lar and prices. apply personally or by letter to :
49,. ~. EE2 UsTEE1, & GRIFFITH,
- 40 N. Paca ST., Baltimore, Md.
ii Ma. Wholesale and retail Agents fer Mary
land Trade supplied on liberal terms, Also,
MANU- A CTURERS & DEALERS IN ,AGRl-
CULTURAL IMP ESlENTS IN GENERAL, {.
I Exclusive agents for Clark & Hedges, Cane
NH; 81 siasiia- beeI 20 .91at a2 ~,
3 ~ Cooks Sugar Evaporator,
. ~
and su gar machinery in general. aaii ia e
4. 10 RUNDELL'S HORSE PITCH FORK,
or Hay Elevator, the best in Use and a great la
Dor saving implement. s4o.2 ~, b. .Ifs.,r 49,.
Eureka Horse Power, Thresher and
.em yo.t3 n Cleaner, + ~
Patented and manufactured by PELTON. Best
Power, Thresher and Cleaner ont
go lEg- A supply of pure Chinese and African
Cane Seed always ON hand. no
Jan. 81, 1S65,-1y. rf.,>-4r ,,0 ,s-te,y>
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-10-28
CIR O u p.

No child need die of Group, if this Syrup is
properly used and used in time. Mothers hav-
ing croupy children should watch the first show
of the Disease, and always keep this Remedy
at hand. So er.-
For Coughs after Measels, this Syrup is most
excellent Experience has proven that it is
equalled by no other Preparation.
zg-P Price so Cents per Bottle. II E S8fgc, B
All the above preparations for sale by
Mas. NJ. A. SHEALEY,
AND RICHARD WILLIS, Druggist, %
"a June "a, ls65.-ly. Towsontown, Nd.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-10-28

- i9it9bHf - 7 PERFUMERf,
and everything else in his line, respectfully SO.
licits the attention of country purchasers and a
call from all dealers. ea1s
Having perfected his arrangements both in
Baltimore and in the northern cities, with re-
gard to purchases he is enabled to sell so low
as to satisfy his customers, that while the arti-
cles in his Line are iudiciously selected, his
PRICES are CHEAPER than the cheapest
He requests arcall, from every one who comes
to town to purchase, assuring them they win be
satisfied. In addition to the usual stock con
tanned in a Drug Store, i keep on hand a thor
ough assoftlncnt Of ~. t's.s-ag,.. s., h.a;
PATEyT, MEDICINES, 4 u
P. s. Physicians orders promptly filed
with care. - ,.f .-- $780, ,.,.i.-.t. r
NIB Ono Vitriol at the lowest cash price
FRANKLIN METZGER, Z,
Cor. Gay and Exeter streets, Old Town.
Feb. 2, 1S61.-1y
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-10-28

- % ONO HlINt- ~, -
Price-Complete, with Balance WheelS$25:5o.
= This Mill will enable jhe owner. to produce
SWEET CIDER at any tnie aftt thus TO save
ali the apples, grapes, and other perishable
fruit that 'wouId otherwise be lost. The Cider
and Wine thus produced will be Cleans Clear
and Pure and when made faona sound fruit it
will remain sweet for long tineaelq lgo'a
The Press is convenient for pressing Lard,
Cheese Herbs, 6e.TcHfpd bna X0lG801 8.
1t is Compact, Strong aud Durable. and is
also the Cheanest Mil in use We also have
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-10-28
Side Hill or Swivel PlOws.

7 Ila n y ND It'I y N 7
g The above 'Plows are so reconstructed that the
mould board is easily and p instantly changed
from one side to the other; (which enables the
operator to perform the work upon side hills
turning all the furrow slices with. great accu
racy downward. naiuio3 sea1 7aai i9ws Z q
fflIa-gG .9fe 2t3hd III z
Hf aefT ttnNulygngt hrfH tnnFsaEs tn EaHfE
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-10-28
JACOB HOFFMAN,
CLOTHING! CLOTHING /!

o y. = 2 s~H'i w Y111HV AseIHUI'
aak No. Z, South Gay street, Baltimore.
II EEPS always on hand q fine assortment
IN of the best goods, which he is prepared to
make to order at short notice. Also, Goods
made up that are bought elsewhere. ~ +
~ Aug. Sly.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-10-28
FOUTX'S MIXTURE,
p .J9T
The Best Liniment for Man & Beast
bra Now in Use. s3n ha.

rs safe and reliable Remedy for the cure OF
| Rheumatism, Painful Nervous Affections,
Sprains, Burns, Swellings, and all Diseases re-
curing an application on Man q y = y ~
: On Horses it will never fail to cure Poll Evil,
FistuIa, Old Running Sores, or Sweeney, if
properly applied. For sprains, Bruises,
Scratches, Crooked Hoofs, Chafes, Saddle or
Collar Gall, Cuts or Wounds, it is an Iniallible
Remedy. Try it, and be convinced of its eff
cacY. tta. Is ttla owl It tsff4iil.' aai siG
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-10-28
Fats! FETs! FITS!
.E0TTf--11----.IG Ya8Il 10 az
HanCe's EpileptiC Pills.
For the cure of
Fits, Spassns, Cramps, and ali kinds
T OF Constitutional Diseases,

!. DERs0NS who are laboring under this dis
Il tressing malady will find HANCEiS EPI-
LEPTIC PILLS to be the only, remedy eyer
discovered for curing. q4MA aNh
HiaJ Epilepsy OK Falling Fits.
These Pills possess. a specific action on the
nervous system !; and although they. are pre-
pared especially for. the purpose of curing
Fits. they will BE found of especial benefit for
all persons afflicted with weak nerves, or whose
nervous system has been Frustrated or SKATER
ed from any cause whatever. In. chronic COM
plaintssor diseases Of long standing, superin-
duced by nervousness, they are exceedingly
beneficial. Sent by mail free Of postage.
PRFGES.-Vegetable Extract Epileptic Pills,
So per box, or two boxes for S. ), twelve boxes
$24 All orders must be addressed, post paid,
~ 49, SETH S. HANCE, s..
Baltimere Street, Baltimore, Md. .
Jan 2S IS64-Iy
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-10-28

4 (Late of Calvert and Pleasant streets,)
HAVING taken that new and commodious
L / store, at the head Of Richmond Market, cor
ner Of BiIdlc and Garden streets, BGtttmo1s, in
forms his old friends and customers, and the
public in general, that he has constantly on
hand WINES AND LIQUORS, in wood and
glass, for medicinal and other purposes; supee-
rior sugar cured HAMS; the choicest brands
of FAMILY FLOUR; Imperial, Gunpowder,
Young Hyson, and Black Teas; Java, Laguira
and Rio Coffee; loaf, crushed, pulverzed, clari-
fed and brown Sugar; Broma, Cocoa, Choco-
late, Farina, Rice Flour, Sage, Yeast Powders,
Sardines, Sauces, Pickles, Extracts, Salad Oil,
Cologne, Toilet Powder, Pure Spices, Figs. Raj
sins, Almonds, Pecan Nuts, Crackers, Cheese,
fine and coarse Salt. Table and Dairy do, Syr-
ups, New Orleans and Sugar House Molasses,
Kerosene, ETHEREAL and Lard Oil, Tobacco and
Segars, Dupont's Superior Canister Powder,
Shot, Gun Caps, &C., for sale at moderate prices,
and would respectfully solicit "a call by those
visiting the city, who will find it to their adj
vantage as to convenience, qualities and prices.
Allarticles purchased delivered free at Cal
vert Station, or to any other place in the city,
if required.
June 81, lSG5.-tf JOHN G. PITT.
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Thomas MuHin, Jr.,
COACH MA-NUFA CTURER, 3
East side of Holiday st.,

Adjoining Shipley's Livery Stables,
Second door South of Pleasant ST., Baltimore.
YNH0MAS MULLIN, JR., keeps lHR y
IL on hand and manufactures to- 9s2,
order, CARRIAGES OF EvERY.N2@
DESCRIPTION. at short notice, made by good
workmen, and of the bestlmaterials. 80 -
NIB. REPAIRING done at the shortest no.
tice, and on reasonable terms. 81 - %
July Is, ls00,-IY $500
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1 - SIS. HANCE. n
/ .iab los Baltimore St., Baltimore, Nd =
N. .B.-persons out of the city enclosing a
remittance wll'haee pacled securely in box
and forwarded to their address Immediately OH
4 its receipt. -s1ssie 9V = Jan: %, lS65.-lyo
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-10-28
RHEUM .ATISM.
SMRINER,S
&C., dc.

This Syrup is purely Vegetable Compound.
is pleasant to take, and never does injury !;
but, owing to its purifying qualities, must do
good under any circumstances Its effect is
truly Notwithstanding calming and allay7
ing the most violent Coughs; Purifying,
Strengthening and invigorating the whole sys
tenn; calming and soothing the nerves; aiding
and facilitating Expectoration, and healing the
Diseased Lungs, thus striking at the root of
Disease, and driving it from the system. :, -
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-10-28

'RALAGENCY.for ElMAILds PA
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-29
TO THE LADIES

YoUR ATTENTION is politely invited to our large
and beautiful assortment Of Goods Just Re
ceiVed, consisting in part of the hest sbpaane and
Merrmac Caeoes Gnghams, Deaines, Aipac5as, Ius-
Tres 9o7amblques, Grenadines French Merinos BerG-
ges F0uiard and Lyons Silks Swiss soft Jaconet Main
s3ohi nun, bfllliante and crossbar Muslins Lawns
CambTcs, and every description of Dress Goods
English and Irish Linens of all Kinds for personal
and domestic use, including Shrtings Sheetnds Table
and napkin Damask, Towels, Crash, Diaper 5Sc be-.
mesc Cottons bleached and brown Of every width and
99ahty white, red, grey, and blue Flannels Canton
Flannel, Fine English Hosiery, French Corsets, Brad
Icy sD1Plex Elliptic and all other kinds of Hoop Skirts
Laces Gloyes Gauntlets, Dress Trimmings Linen hem
Stitched iG plain and embroidered Handkerchefs Belts
belt-rl6bons, buckles Ribbons French artificial Flow
ers, Collars and Cuffs plain and embroidered. Coognes
cosmetics, Combs, Brushes, Sozodoat, Tooth Powder
and toilet articles generally.
hld, Cloth, and Morocco Shoes, Caters and Slippers
OF every Kind and quality for Ladies' Misses and chill
dren; Needles Threads, Hooks and Eyes Tapes and all
description of small wares, besides thousand other
articles too numerous to mention
Q4r goods are nh aec Of tile Aae Styles rel selected
and setitng at ertyehaely J0lc prices
We solicit share of your patronage
JONES & Co,
g, Texas street, near the Leyee.
Shreveport, Septrr1bHr & 1S65
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-29

SHREwD EDIToR.-At Welsh celebration in New
York. DR.. Jones told the following amusing anecdote:
The speaker said that editors were like other shrewd
men, who had to live with their eyes and OPEN
He related story of an editor who started paper
village at the west. The town was infested by
gamblers, whose presence was source Of annoyance
the citizens who told the editor that if he did not
come out against them they would not patronise his
paper He replied that he would give them ''smasher
next day. Sure enough his next issue contained the
the promised "smasher, and the following morning
the reouoabIe editor with scissors in hand was seat
ed in his sancum cutting out news, when IN walked
large man, with club in his hand, and demanded to
know if the editor was in No 1 .oDa was f the reply.
he will return in a minute" Down sat the indignant
of cards. crossed his legs, with his club between
them and commenced reading paper In the mean
time the editor quietly yamosed down stairs and at the
landing below he met another excited with cud-
rel in his hand who asked him if the editor in.
Eyes, SIR was the prompt response You will find
him seated up stairs reading newspaper" The latter,
in entering the room, with furious oath, commenced
violent assault upon the former, which resisted
with equal ferocity The fight continued until they
had both rolled to the foot of the stairs and pounded
each other to their hearts content.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-29

BLOCKADE RUNNING AT MATAMoRAs-HoW rHe Fam
ARE OvERHAULED-Cose Searching YesteTdav or the
day before day of general search OF the other
side. lady acquaintance of took ocea sion 10 rs
of these two days, and upon rere5ira tr
other bank informed by an officer that h. had esf
ness with her. 'What do YOU want with me .;.a7 -ra
the scoFnlui interrogation OF our lady acc aiutgu1g
She was told to corne along, and the officer ug 5r
would soon let her know. What the lady q s5r.a8 r-
coDecuPed as she so upceremoniousy esrr.+ar r.
unable to surmse, but she was not ken long a,
suspense; for she soon forced into a room aa ss
door locked upon her from the outside UIou looking
around she smiling in one corner an elo ogy Aztec
lady, who politely informed her that there 9 rceu SO
much smuggling done lately that all women coming from
Matamoras had to be searched. The search over our
lady acquaintance departed. Upon going she met
her greedy conductor at the door awaiting tire result
the search She informed him that he had asa his
sulting labors for his insulting pains. We said He,
''you the first woman that has over to-day
that wasn't smuggling" Our lady acquainlence said
to that she had olerable good evidence tha th of
Ger vas telling the trath as there huge pile of
conficated Yanabes the floor of the v hiel
she was searched.
in crossing to the greenback side, for they any
time be compelled to undergo most disagree search
for Things supposed to be concealed under their cloth
ing Though the search should be performei b an old
woman it would still be disagreeable in TIE extreme.
We have 70 sympathy for such actualF engage in
the smuggling business but for beauty, youth and
suspectng innocence to be subjected to sucb ordeal
should touch the most tender feelings of amau nature
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-29

IMPORTANT 8nMf PEoJEcrs.-A Washihgtun special
Of the 29th ult;. to the New York Herald says
Our regular officers and graduates of West Point
been laying their heads together for time ra and
the result has been the framing of bill which u Uu-
doubtedly be brought before the next compress and
probably worked through, inasmuch it is reasonable
in every particular II provides for sandiI rla OF
twenty-five Thousand men, which will require ta aIdi
tion of wenty-one regiments of infantry three rezj-
ments of cavalry and two of artillery. Any increase in
the staff departments not favored Thepay general
officers to receive fixed salaries In the CIV srioe
The scale of pay contemplated by the bill il for lieu
tenant general five thousand dollars; major general
four thousand brigadier general three thousaud cala
mel twenty-five hundred, down to second lieutenant.
who will receive thousand dollars. Thess salaries
are looked upon the fair thing by old officers although
considerably reduced from the old schedule Au effort
will be made to create the grade of general and lar
Grant promoted to it, Sherman to be lieutenaat General
and giving generals Thomas and Sheridan brsver tn
that rank The war has demonstrated that man does
not need West Point education to be com ssarv or
quartermaser and it is proposed to officer tt tan3ae
army by graduates who have been employed as such
and to fill their places by old volunteer ofdcers who
want them This is the state of the matter among the
regulars, and powerful effort will be made pgsE z.
through.