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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-24

The GaEAr GAS OoNfnovsRsr.-It will b
remembered that early last season, the City
authorities and the Davenport Gas Light
and Coke Co., came to this understanding,
with reference to past troubles and litiga-
ton existing between them, that they would
select Board Of Referees, before whom the
testimony and law should be spread BY both
sides, and that the decision Of said Board,
founded upon the testimany presented,
should Be accepted - dnal, and binding
upon each party. This Board, from one
cause and another, has never met for hear.
ing Of this matter until to-day, when they.
the members thereof convened ct the office
Of Messrs Putnam L Rogers, and II may be
expected that their labor will be completed
before the session adjourns. It 10 . some
what long and tedious proceeding, ~ take
Il, but It Is high time It was disposed Of.
The Referees are Judge Bennett, james
Armstrong, Esq., and John Q. Bills, Esq.,
The counssl consists Of Putnam L Roessu
for Gas Company, and D. 1. Shorsy, Esq.,
for the city.
Witnesses on the part Of The Gas Compa'
ny are now here from New York and Gin
einnaH. Il i sxpsetsd that ~ ease VII
oea&inas tn davA ...
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-24
RgAl goTAT9
INSURANCE AGENCY.
JOHN L. sWlTs + co"
I'm I. sVlrS I. J. IILL, ". J. KDDsB'
Nsc,esas' Dlsc1g, (sp ssaln.1
SECOND ST.
l.prsvsl I uninpr'ved Es'n''
lCITY LOTS,
wwsalang 1lsuses = Scores
Sought, Gold and Leeseo'
I4ousc Lots for Sale.
A Great Dar9aan.

W. A Those eligible building lots ccfner 70 2.
r",ns and Rock Island streets, ee,nG -" % -
irost On scs:h s;d: S ,s.1 street, street ana '''
sass ch sSove IL very fine location P,iee vs.y
4. .ne ,srw. . uncommonly easy-a small amoun.
~; 0s.;..h aovn~baIance on long term Of years q
4 low rate Of interest -. ia. AZ re-,
No A. AZ LSs Ss.e on aesn~urice r very low On pay
rsns Sor The lot tie money to build ''~ Ss '0e"<d
sor .e a t. s~rm Of ysars at sss pr sens: ,o
No. y brady street: sso sss sons seis ico; ~
c NJ 40 Fonr house lots in Dsvison , True
.dditiou elto each. Terms easy; 8, s,.vm.-
80 Thirty sSs.s ..sh lots Term: e s.sy
t',s X ,dd''Sn ,.s.s'. 20 city 10; $ r. cc[esr Of
x.S So .nd College Avenue 900 feet on MAN oy
10 s.ss m College Avenue and COMMENCING
sssrtifuI 81 @ river view. Price sl,6oc.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-24

"Exocn AnDnn."-Tsnnysen's charming
poem entitled sEnoch Ardsn," in which
there il such an universal interest felt, haa
bssn rscsatly publifhsd in neat twenty.
fvs cent edition, BY Nessrs. Tichnor
Fields, Boston, in addition to the more cost.
y editions which they publish. It's very
neatly gotten up and illustrated. aad can.
not ~ to omest With sxtsnsivs paGzuoaes.-
Can 5or Il q ~ NeWs Dspets.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-24

INCOME TAX LlDT ron 1853.
The following il the nA Of Incomes fof
Davenport City, for the year 1883, as copied
from the District Assessors books The
figures opposite each name denote the
amount on which taxes are paid, alter d.
Quoting the 30OO allowed, and other inciden-
tails exempted by law. This list 1t must be
remembered is for 1863-not Iceland dur
ing that year the amount assessed was subject
to an annual tax Of 8 per cent. and special
tax of 8 per cent, making in all per cent.
BY slight arithmetical calculation every
taxpayer will be able to ascertain for him
self the correctness of the amount demanded
of him in r,avment Of his income tax
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-24
acneel Q,onveotaon.

Dehoo1 Convention.
The convsntiea called by IL County Su-
pssintendent met last Saturday, and was
called to ordse BY appsintine J. J. Smart
chairman, and J. W. Stewast secretary.
The object Of the esnvsntioa was in past
slaAed By ths chairman, andfasthr explain
ID by Tie County Supsrintsndsnt giving
several interesting statistics showing ths
disadvantages Of using . compound ma1s Of
text books.
By request, list Of the books proposed
TO b. adopted was read, = follows: Robin
son's Mathematics, Greene's 0fammass,
Mitchell's New Biographies, Hc0uhsy's
Readers, Sargsnfs Spelling Books, and
Spencer's Penuanship.
After various remarks from the school Of
ficers and teachers present, On the advanta-
ges of uniformity In text books, it was
moved and unanimously carried, that the
convention recommend the adoption Of ths
proposed list.
The convention also passed the follow
ing:
Resolved, That We, each Of us, individ-
ually and in our corporate capacity, pledge
ourselves TO use every effort to introduce
the list Of books recommended by the Coun-
ty Superintendent into our several sub-dis-
tricts and district townships; and that we
will second every effort Of the County Su-
psrintendent to accomplish the same.
It was further agreed, that the different
School Boards call meetings, which the
County Superintendent will attend, for the
purpose Of discussing more freely and more
directly with the people, the propriety oi
adopting the proposed system; and, if suit
able, take initiative steps to accomplish the
object in uniformity Of good books in
Ill our public schools.
Convention adjourned sine die.
]. w. STEWART, Sec'y.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-24

Bank loeafsd hae Win lsuo no timD = d.
ing 70. The Dsvsnpr1t National Bank d
rapidly approaching b Business positioo,
and . unisa q intsgssts en- bstt9 y s0bet
ID nov than Ia . 5ew months hrealtw. Ths
coalition en- b. naads nsw; two neaths
hence i would b doubtful; four months
hsncs. n our hombae opinion, Il cannot =
done. Nay net these things b carsfally
cousideredf
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-24

Scorr DIVISION No. l, Sons Of Temper
ancs, will meet every Friday evening at
o'clock, in their hall, over the State Bank
corner Third and Brady SITS. jan5-dw1y
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-24

BUSINESS. day now set upon which
The National Bank Of Davenport - to open
it, doors for the transaction Of business u
the 10Th Of February next.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-24

COM ~ Z & CDAl.


OvrIcH or fHR DAVENPORT DsnocRAf,
Tuesday evening, Jan. ~. 1855.
FLoUa.-Retail &s, 90 bbl.; tI.aO paper sacks,
q 40 bulk; Wholesale u. 60 bbl.; paper sacks
WnsAr.-No ], we'll cleaned, round and plampa
Club, Tea and 6alena, clio; No. 2, al sound
aot clean enough for No. l, $l.05.
CoRx.-..No. !, sound. plump and dry, soc.
BARLEY.-$l. .05@1. TO-:
PorAroEs.-65@s5.
Hoss.-Dressed hogs dull al &l2@13.
New York Nlarkets.
Nsw YoKk, Jan. "a.
Corrox-Quiet at CSC.
FLous Market dull and very heavy. 19.6O@
$50 Extra State &10 60@l1.75 X. II. o.
WHEAr--No receipts, and very dull. e..
IS Chicago Spring; &2.2o Milwaukee Club.
RYE-Quiet at 1.65.
BARLEY-Dull at
CoRx-Dull At 1.SS@19O for Mixed Western.
Oars Dull and heavy. 1.03dl .05 for Western.
PoRk-Unsettled, at IS. .25@3S.50 new mess,
365o@37.oo for one year old, and &S20c@
80 rs for prime.
LARp-Dull, Ut 191l@23.
WHIsKEr-Dull, 23o@2. 81 for Western.
Ctr MEArs-Deoining.
BRxr-Steady.
HoGs-Dressed, 1515616c.
SrGAR-Dull At ls$lM2O.
PErRoLEux Quiet and nominal at soc for
crude So for refined; So for free.
New York Stock.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-24

Go 70 fHs Bssr.-Go to Bryant Z Strat-
tons Chicago Commercial College, TO get .
thorough practical business education, OF to
become good sound telegraph opsrstor.-
For circulars address enclosing stamps)
Bryant 4 Stsatton, Chicago, Illinois. dw1y.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-24

On. FEnRARD, the celebrated Spanish
Physician, Il It his Office, on Main street.
Davenport. sp6-d&wt
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-24

OCCUPATION GONR.-We visited, to-day,
the Office Of the Provost Marshal Of this Dis.
trict. We must say that we found the in
stitution somewhat disorganized. The
worthy Provo was reclining in his arm
chair, his feet thoroughly supported by his
official desk while the owner thereof was
chatting gaily with friend. The balanc .
of the board, clerks, ETC., were ranged about
the stove, the drum of which they firmly
supported with the heels of their boots in q
manner At once picturesque and efficient.
Steel pens that for months past have been
nimbly scrambling over numerous blanks
and foolscaps, lay rusting by the side Of un-
disturbed fountains Of ink-just where they
were dropped at the moment the contents
of the Cows Proclamation sounded upon
their ears. Even the posters upon the walls
offering ''subtantial bounties to volunteers,' -
with promise of active duty in favorite
arm Of the service, seemed dumb and con-
fused from an intuitive knowledge Of being
usurpers of more appropriate placards bear
ing the words ITO Let" Oh, yes, business
has suddenly became stagnant there. A few
more convulsivc, nominal scratches Of the
pen to close the books, and then an 1ction
sale Of the Office urniture-among which
will be that 'hideous Wheel" which some
worthy dairyman will buy for patent churn
and the story is told, and tho hitherto
managers will seek an honest living in some
of the more ordinary walks Of life.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-24
wrTnoRE's ADDITION,

Lots.
store Lots for sale.
M ~ One on 9Th st., just east Of braoy o.
~ "a -Four on 4th st., near Railroad brioge'
Houses for sale.
NJ N In Moline. Ill.,, . two story brick dweI,
,cv house. with lot 81 by $50 feet cor: Lynne ~
Ann Sts The house is in good cono'.,Th Th. hou.s ~
eented: possession given in 80 days tine @ nous.
co.t ~ b5Ol Price Of house and lot, ,oW ons
sh;ra cssh balance ON long time at low mteses'
~, aS A brick dwelling house on E-zo o.
n 500: $500 cash. rest on time n pc. cens
No 81 The ow ss'Is Esa nSs being o the dwelling hoos
ana three full lots, fronting soutn upo; !. in ner
e. e.; ;s%r.sIf rIf The entire arrangement ofthe hos:.
~ -, ...tsfui and complete. The view from s"'A
~,sce - il unsurpassed. Terms easy.
NJ ss. Brick house and lots, soutneass COT
aer Of 9Th and Main Sts known as ~ nnn M,
,;n a. term Of years at . low rate OF insers'
=" Frame house south side 80 street, one
Iii" west Of Brady street price, 81 800. Two
sh;ras NAV remain on mortgage ~ SIX per ee"''
We want to purchase improved farms from oo
10 leo acres each.
Farms for Sale.
~. - Eighty acre farm, mile from the
-. ,:;.. on the vest Aliens Grove road, AL
sNy s,'o c~it;va alton and fence. with good dwell
I'd ont buildings well watcred, fruit orcn'
IA etc A pery desirable place. irice So'ooo
Al 1o0 cash. balance on time to SUIT. ,.x-.
H. 70. rs acre farm on the Iowa CMy !Locus' a.
...so,, rcad miles from the city, all under new
ssrce half under cultivation, DaIance oJssuut I,,
1ence: .:.h.- n land Good tao story II ame dwell
auu M;.S racessary out buildings, etc. frlcs
~ ~ ss V.A' Farm Of ss acres on River road De
80, No, pr;rceton and Lcclaire large orchard
S-silng barn and out houses frice sS'ooV
II ca.h balence on time to suit.
TNo ro. One 100 acre farm IN Cieona Io~"s..i y.
.hont : miles north OF Fulton ana DuIans ~ ~
-. an tho N. h n. Railroad all improved sno @
Nons on ra." ' .ni vith rood house aud barn f; e2s
PeN NJ "a One other 100 acre farm situated o. nes.
.,.ove With like improvements. ~zS pei
scss. O. 100 acres unimproved land near Du
~, ~ - a,o ner acre. u cash, balance IN nv
vears n tan per cent. .o ..a ~,
ono scres IN Linn County, $50 improved sn'
,nder fence.) Price e1.oo casn.
lOo acres in Iowa county Nv 20 peI
$3.50 acres in Sioux county ~ pc. .0'
aso sc~es IA Hancock county at ~ per acre.
sHoo scres in Winnebag0 Co. NJ u per scEe.
1000 acres at $l.25 per acre.
5000 acres at$ 200 per acre.
400 acres in Tama county.
100 acres id Story county
10o acres in Grundy county ~ ~ per acre.
soO acres in Butler county at $s5v per acre.
q0O0 acres in Mower CO., Minn, ~ 10y PER H0 w.
oS SoO ecrSs = Of aud IN this (ScotD cosnsy ct y
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-24

BUSINESS EDuc ATOMIC procure thor
ough knowledge of book keeping and get
thorough practical business education, 1t
tend Pratt's Commercial College, corner o
9Th and Brady. Every facility afforded o
reasonable rates. Reduced rates to diss
bled soldiers. nv7-d&wly
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-24

PAINFUL AccIDENr.-Our respected fel.
low -citizen, d. B. Carleton, while engaged
about some work at his house, WAS 20 un.
fortunate as to fall and break ono Of the
bones Of his left leg, just shove the ankle
DR.. Wood is attending upon the patient,
who will be about his business again in .
week or two.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-24

w A0 W A0D OS00oNSAASs ~ssC " -
still continues without material change
The National issues assert their superiority
over the State Bank issues, and as might be
expected, continue to hold the advantage.
We have taken considerable pains to as
certain the precise state Of public feeling
upon this matter, and we are not surprised
to find among al classes the same genera
opinion-the same strong desire for an uni.
form national currency, and al seem to have
made up their minds that it must be so. 1t
is not because they have any enmity to the
State Bank or the manner in which it has
been conducted, nor yet with any Of its Of
ficers. All consider the State Bank Issues
good, but it is claimed that the national H.
sues are the best; that currency that has .
good basis and will pass readily at home is
very good for home purposes, but that cur
rency that will not only pass st home but will
pass as readily in Maine or Oregon IS in
Iowa, is the very thing they want-the
very thing they must have. Suppose it
should be claimed BY some that the people
are wrong-that if they would only consid
er the thing fairly this antipathy to local is
sues would not exist; but that does not an
swer the people, who claim the poseer and
the right to decide matters wherein they
and they alone are interested. They have
decided in favor Of National currency, and
no bank or combination Of banks can come
between them and their desire.
True, the local and State Banks can
keep up . semblance Of IN opposition, but
the result will eventually be the same a.
though they had not. The bull that took
possession Of the railroad track, and who
bent his head and squared himself for .
vigorous fight with the rapidly advancing
locomotive, showed degree Of bravery
and courage that might we'll b admired
and much applauded in . moro hopeful
cause, but very little can be said Of hia
discretion. The animal might have been I
noble one-faultless withal, and even de.
Tending what he considered to be his in.
alienahls rights, but the locomotive swept
him aside like rush-not even - much q
recognising his presence. So, too, viii the
locomotive Of popular opinion, with its uni
vsrsal force and accelerated strength
sweep down every local Or State Bank thai
stands in il way.
Having in view the past services Of thu
State Banks, and hoping for the continue
t,on Of it, able financial managers in tn
banking business in Iowa, We hope and
, trust that they will lose no time In with
drawing III opposition, or any ssmblanc'
thereof, and take position with the Nations
Bank syst9n.
W. hepS that ths Branch II ths Stat'
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-24

SHADES CHART or FLucruArroNa-Ou
young friend and former fellow citizen, J. J.
Slade, Esq, Of Chicago, has just issued his
second annual chart showing with perfect
accuracy the daily fluctuations during the
past year Of Gold, Wheat, Corn, Oats, High
wines, Pork, Lard, Hams, Shoulders, Ness
Beefand Freights. This is most interest
ing publication, and one that every business
man should have It hand, for reference In
future business operations. The work is
neatly executed and perfectly comprehsn-
sive, and reflects great credit upon it, orig
inat0r.
PuRE drugs and medicines and toilet
goods in great variety can always be found
It the most reasonable prices and warranted
to suit, At the Union drug store above the
Post Office. Call and be satisfied.
The alleged kidnapping case is yet occu-
pying the attention Of the Police Court,
and bids fair to last until tho end Of the
week,
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-24

~ ss
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-24

26 Cents % save % Dollars.
HEGENANS CONCENTRATED BENz1NE
removes Paint, Grease Spots, &C., instantly, ,and
cleans Silks, Ribbons, Gloves, TO-, equal to new.
Only IS cents per bottle. Sold BY Drug9ists.
HEGEMAN A CO.,
Chemists and Druggists, New York.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-24
CoN,mrrnAr.-We will state to our read

CoNSlDRNrIAL.-We will state to our read
srs, confidentially, with the understanding
that they tell every body else, that the best
took Of cloths, gents fine cassimeres, fash
io,1able vestings, furnishing goods, etc.. con
be found at Sam Perry's, opposite the Post
Oflce. You can get any style Of goods you
want, and you will be surprised At the mod
Grafton Of the price.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-24

AxERIcAx MoNrnLY.-We take pleasure
in noticing the February number Of this
sterling Magazine It is filled with very able
political and literary articles, in reading
which no one can fail to be deeply interest
ed. In politics the American Magazine is
Democratic to the core. Among its literary
contributors is some Of the first talent Of the
country. Cali for it 1t the News Depots or
send subscriptions to J. Holmes Agnew,
New York.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-24
New York Stock.

New York. jan "a.
Gold opened at 1891, fell to 1854, closed
NJ 80
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-24

SEWING MACnmEs.-Nany are good, bu
tho best way il to get the 6est--and the bes
machine manufactured for al kins of work
is unquessionably the Singer. It makes the
lock-stitch-giving IN even and beautifully
stitched seam, alike on both sides. It hens
fells, tucks, quilts, braids-in short will do
almost any kind Of work that can be done
with the needle in the most skillful hands
r. Krause is agent for this city. Salesrooln
in Davenports Block, opposite LIE Claire
House un.stairS
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-24

saa our Column Of Advers
~ss~~sen1n. Enlbrac1mg ether
@.~,e~sfr. q Oanotta
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-03-15
THE NEWS.

J There was no news yesterday from
anv quarter. For some days it has been
expecsed that Grant would make move
south Of Petersburg, but up to the latest
advices yesterday he still remains quiet.
Around Richmond there is nothing to
note except report that some of Grants
troops were being transferred to the
north side. These shiftings Of troops
are constantly going on, and may signify
nothing.
FROM THE SOUTH.
We are still without official intelli-
gencc from the South. Rumors concern
ing Sherman arc few, but even these we
think it more prudent not to mention.
The enemy arc in absolute ignorance Of
the whereabouts and condition of their
audac;ous General, and it is not for US to
cnlighten them. =
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-03-15

store erdsr will sndsnssr w llyts Of oil
In tho prison sfluare~~those Who are IN
the plot q we'll a. those who are not,
and the Ools0sl commanding feels that
humanity and . regard for tho lives Of
tho prisoners under bis charge requires
that he should remind them Of the risks
incurred by an instruction.
A cold winter is coming. The Colonel
commanding feels that it is his duty, as
it shall be his pleasure, to use all the
means placed at his disposal, and give all
the privileges possible under orders from
higher authority, to make the prisoners
barracks comfortable, and to clothe and
protect them from cold and disease.
Having done that, the duty which he
owes them, in common humanity, will
be discharged, and he will take good
care that the obligation which he owes
to the Government Of the United States
to keep these men in secure custody
shall be equally we'll observed.
BY command of B. j. SWEET,
Colonel Eighth regiment, Y. r.
f. X. p. Shurly, A. A. G.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-03-15
TIE I'd " Il EE.S IN CH.1R.
LOTTErS VILE.

The Yankees, while in Charlottesville.
started to publish paper, and seized
the old Jefersonian Office for the pur-
pose. They christened the journal
"7hid> Caralry Dicis;ou CAronicle,''
and the only copy issued is dated Mon.
day, March 9Th. The contents are very
slim, as the Yankees had to move before
they could get out full sheet. In it
appears Clusters official report of his
captures on the Cd instant. He claims
TO have eleven pieces of artillery, eight
hundred horses and mules, and one hur
dred and twenty army wagons. On the
4th, he claims to have taken three more
guns and destroyed four railroad bridges.
Among the advertisements is one offer
ing 1.-Two Dollars Reward, Confederate
Currency" for the whereabouts of
"Jube, answering to the name of
Early and One Cent Reward for Gene
raj Rosser.
One advertisement informs General
Early that no more artillery horses in
such bad order as those turned over to
Sheridan at Cedar creek and Waynes>
boso' will be received; another is signed
"Jubal Early, commissary for General
Sheridan's army" and calls for the peo-
pie to furnish "donations of provi-
sions to Clusters division. The following
isehe contents Of the poets corner. 1t
was cut off rather unexpectedly, as the
Yankees had to leave before finishing it
A kind friend has favored us with the following
song, rs sung by the Charlottesville Glee Club:
How do you ike it as far you've got!
Jefferson D, Jefferson d,
are you glad you began 1t, or do you wish you had
not
jefferson, Jefferson D.
People say, though of course don't know that it's
That your spirits are getting decidedly low,
That you're sick and discouraged and don't know
what,
But say though-do you like it as far as you've got
Ho! Ho Jefferson d,
Things look rather shaky now
'Twlxt you and me-
You can't think how sorry was when heard,
Jefferson d, Jefferson d,
That your visit to Washing TON had been deferred,
jefferson Jefferson d,
But hope you will find it convenient to come
When Abe and the rest of the boys are at home
If they ask you how you like it as far as you've got
Ho Ho . Jefferson d.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-03-15
YANKEE PRISONS.

From two of our gallant soldiers, who
have been for twenty months prisoners
at Camp Douglas, near Chicago, we have
received the following orders. They
form chapter in the history of Yankee
prison life:
HEADarARTEEs Posi-, CAMP DouoLAs,l
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, September %, 1864.
General Order No. 95. .
The Colonel commanding has informs
ton which leads to the conclusion that
there is an organization among the pri
soners of war at Camp Douglas having
Tor its object combined attack to over
power the guard and effect an escape.
Captivity is one of the incidents Of
war, and prisoner has the right to es-
cape if he can. taking the risks and con-
sequences. The Colonel commanding
blames no man for desire to 20 FROM
his custody, and in reversed positions
would, beyond all doubt, be actuated ny
the same motive.
It's your right to escape my busi>
ness and duty to keep you; and, as you
are eight thousand men, whose lives and
fortunes, in the event of your attempt to
escape, must be largely affected by my
temper and disposition, it is but fair that
you should know exactly what may be
expected, both for individuals and tn e
whole body of prisoners.
IL single man makes an effort to es-
cape, he will be punished either by being
hhot oy the guard in the act or by sub
se4uent order Ofmine. He alone being re-
.ponsible, should alone be punished; but
Inc whole body Of prisoners Of war will
n "e neld responsible that no organisation
VI combination is made to attack the
guard IN force; and, if such IN attack il
maae, from the very nature Of the case,
wv necessary means to rspel it and Fs-|