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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-02-13
CITY ITEMS


aHALTH'o oHIRLD AID PROTECTION.
Health z universally admitted to be the most
q earthly blessings yet II Z s0psrasd
Thousands Who are compelled BY their occupa-
tions and pursuits to breath unwholesome air, to
and cold sndt brave other evils to
and life, utterly neglect to fortify themselves
against the dangers Witch surround them by q
proper course OF tonic treatment. For many years
It has been public fact, undenied even by tho
martinets Of the medical profession, that HGstet-
ters stomach Btters T. the best antidote to mala-
ria and the finest estimating medicine in exist.
ence In fever and agus districts, in tropical and
other regions visited BY epidemIcs, and indeed In
all localities whore the conditions are unfavorable
to health, this famous vegetable invtgorant and
alternative has been found potent safeguard even
to feeble constitutions and fragile frames; while
e cure for indigestion, biliousness and all kin
{. AYRrRHD IN NEED.
Dr. wistaIs Balsam Of Wild Cherry Is friend
in deed. Who has not found It such In curing all
diseases Of the lungs and throat, coughs, colds
and pulmonary affections, and 'last, not least"
stsnSar9 or so NhieS tie II
this preparation In based will always be main
tanned BY the propristors.
SINGER SEWING MACHINES.
Out Of Sel4 sewing machines distributed to sP-
pIicants BY the Chicago Relief Committee, each
94F were Of the Singer patent. These sianifcant
York.
Witt clean, sound teeth, all may have by
J dsns e9iIs IsUssToss Ivory Pearl Tooth Pow
6kAUTI1uL, soft, glossy hair, all desire It. all
nay nave II BY constant use of THoMPsoN's Pc
made Optime. Price, Is and 50 cents per bottle,
LiGHT-coLoRED Kid Gloves are very stylish when
not soiled. JouvEN's inodorous Kid Glove Cleaner
will renovate them thoroughly Price, Is cents
per bottle. All sold by druggists and fancy deal
WILLS MAcHINEsPRxAD SrRKxorHENrSe
PLAsrHRs, whenever plaster is needed, are m
rtvalled. Price, 20, q. and 50 cents each.
TIE GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY for Gout and
Rheumatism. All sufferers from the above COM
plants, either Of recent or long standing arc ad
yised to use Blafr's Gout and Rheumatic Pills.
They can be relied upon as the most safe AMI eE-
fectual remedy ever offered to the public, and
have been universally used in Europe for many
years with the greatest SUCCESS. Prepared By
PRoUT H ARsAsT, 229 Strand, London, England,
and sold by all druggists.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-02-13

MEETING OF THE CENTRAL CON-
MITTEE.
The central committee OF the Trades Union
held o regular meeting last evening; Mr.. Milford
Spohn Twice president) in tho chair.
The resignation Of Mr.. B. w. Edmonston as
financial secretary was received and accepted.
w. p. McHenry was chosen to fill the vacancy.
On motion Of Mr.. .Schults, the standing COM
mittee was instructed to inquire into the cost Of
having the constitution printed, and report the
same at . future meeting.
Messrs. Spohn. Nugent, Nackey, Schultz,
Lang, Rowland and Hermon were appointed o
committee to visit all mechanical associations in
the District not represented in the council, and
invite them to cooperate with the central COM
mittee.
no Mating than adiourned
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PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE COMMIT.
TEES.

The House Committee on the District held their
meeting yesterday morning, and agreed to again
report the bill giving authority to the Washing
ton City and Point Lookout railroad to extend
their line within the limits Of the District of Co.
lumbia, with the amendment "That no grading
shall be done or rails laid by the said Washington
City and Point Lookout Railroad Company in the
city Of Washington until 1t shall have graded and
tied the entire line Of its railroad from point on
the Baltimore and Potomac railroad at or near
Brandywine city, In Prince Georges county, to q
point on the railroad now constructed by the
Washington City and Point Lookout Railroad
Georges and partly within the District Of Coum.
bia; and provided that the said work OF grading
and tieing shall be completed within two years
from the LIST Of July, 1874
TIE COMING INVESTIGATION.
The subcommittee of the joint committee of
investigation, charged with proposing the best
mode Of conducting the came, held o meeting yes
terday afternoon, and It is understood they will
report in favor Of having the accusers Of the Dis
triet authorities present their charges In writing
sssy saRsS s .s5e sSd s snn int
vestigation of these charges. The committee mi,
sit during the sessions of Congress, and will not
be ready to begin before Tuesday Of next week.
INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND.
In the Senate yesterday bill was introduced
on the District, amendatory Of the act approved
February q, 1885, entitled IAN act to amend an
act entitled AN act to Incorporate the Columbian
Institution for the instruction of the Deaf and
Dumb and the Blind" approved February 10,
1857" The bill provides that section Of the said
follows: That all after the word INSTRUCTED, +" in
line four be stricken out, and in lieu thereof the
following enacted: "The Columbia Institution for
the Blind, at cost not greater for each pupil
than that paid by the pupils in said Columbia
Institution for the Blind, and not greater than the
cost Of each pupil in the Maryland Academy for
the Blind, and to the same to be paid out OF
the Treasury Of the United States. That this act
shall take effect from and after said Columbia
Institution for the Blind shall have been actually
established and ready to receive pupils, and shall
have given due notice Of the sang to the Secre:
tary OF the Interior" This bill is for the purpose
Of aiding In the establishment of the Institution
referred 70, which was authorized by the District
THE INDUSTRIAL HOME SCHOOL.
delegation from the Industrial Home School
Of Georgetown was heard by the District CON-
mittee, asking an appropriation Of go 900 for the
erection Of a building adapted to the needs and
requirements of the Institution. The subject was
referred to o subcommittee.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-02-13
THE COURTS.

CRIMINAL COURT CHIEF JUSTICE
CARTIER.
This court was engaged yesterday with appeal
cases:
THE ALEXANDRIA CASE
demurrer was aled In the case of Philips VI.
Payne, involving tho constitutionality Of tho act
of Congress retroceding Alexandria to Virgins.
The case was then certified to the General TEN.
SUPREME GQVRT-GENERAL TEsRM.
Ali the ssSoclate Justices sat in be.c yesterday,
and were engaged Is follows:
Pabst W; Economical b.ilding Association.
This case, the substantial issues In which have
already been reporter in this paper, was argued
In payt. Messf3. Schmidt and Mattingly mp
peafed for PAbst, and Messrs. Cox and Davidge
Tor the building association. The case was not
concluded.
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THE WASHINGTON SILICA PIPE C0K-
PANY.

We are pleased to be able to record that sub
scriptions to the stock Of this organization are
coming In rapidly, and that negotiations are pro-
gressing favorably with the Board Of Public
Works for largo supply of the silica drain pipes,
for sewerage, to be delivered in the spring. By
reference to their advertisement, In another col
close on the LIST Of March next, and as but thirty
per cont. Of the capital will be needed to COM
mence operations, most profitable investment ID
offered to capitalists and the general public. A
greater portion OF the stock already subscribed
for has been secured by contractors, who are thus
afforded additional facilities TO execute their work
with greater rapidity and larger profits.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-02-13

TINTED STATES PATENT OFFICE,
~ WASHINGTON, y. c., Feb. s tgA.
On TIE petition ofGEoRGE b. ARNOLD, Of New
YOrk, y. ". praying for the extension ola patans
er.ased . BE. en tte s!h jsy Of Nay, is. nor an
improvement In Sewing Nnehtness -. -
u Z ordered that the tess!mony In ne eass az
cIeses o. the 5th day Of April 2eat; ness ~, rue
port be llmiteA 10 che 18th day Of APT. ru i
that All petition be heard on the =" asy ~p'--
Az person may :Rpe.s ~: .sen:,sS
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SALE OF STALLS At THE NORTH
EASTERN MARKET.

Yesterday afternoon, B. H. Warner, real estate
broker and suctioneer, sold the remainder Of the
stalls erected in the Northeastern market, on H
street, corner Of Third northeast, left over from
last Thursday, At tho following premiums: Stall
non, e4S; No. %, to p. B. Dowell, t75; No. q, to
Abraham Shepherd, ss7.5o; No. g. to John Mil
Ter, 40: Nc. %, to Denis Mcnamara, t27.5o; No.
so, to J. Sullivan, go; No. %, 70 Chas Loeliger
Tho stalls to be erected through the centre Of
the building for hucksters will be sold, AFTER the
market Is opened, to the highest bidder.
called meeting to arrange Tor tho opening at ps
early day as possible. The commissioners afa
anxious to render every facility to the dealers
well as the buyers to make 1t irst-class market
house, s,s-
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TEE EpLsC0PAL CONYOCATION.

THE EF1SCOfdL-CONF OCd11VN'
The second Of . series Of missionary meetings
under the direction Of Rev: meyer LEVIN: oee-
the Washington ccnsocatioh, Vas held last night
at st. Psul's church. on Twenty third street. near
Pennsyivanis avenue, Rev. Mr.. jackson pastor.
The attendance of the congregation was large,
and words Of good advice were given to them by
the Dean; after which collection was taken mp,
realizing Q neat sum. This evening . meeting
viii be held ct st. Marks church, on Capitol Hill
Rev. Mr.. Steele pastor.
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cp nAnrIER,s SALOON.

The saloon Of Mr.. Charles p. 9autier, On Pepn-
sylvania avenue, near the Globe once, appears to
DO . very popular resort for gentlemen. This e
not extrscrdinary, for It Is neatly fitted up, snd
tho generous proprietor treats his guests to, the
best the market affords. Yesterday crabs. .
rarity, q this season, were served up for TIE
verSelly remarked that Tor good eating and rsss
dishoe - must vide 0aptier's 70 obtain them.
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TAx RfLLS

FOR special improvements and for sewerage set
tied q discount OF twenty-five to thirty 1--we per
cent. By the Rogers Banking Company. SIS Sew
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-02-13

VALUABLE SECONDHAND BOOKS,
from public sales and private libraries, in good,
clean condition, and at low prices ut
ANsLiN's Antiquarian Bookstore,
Eand Fifteenth streets, near tho Treasury.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-02-13
A PLEASANT EPISODE.
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS A TEACHER-RE-
WARD OF MERIT

Yesterday afternoon the little school-house at
the corner Of Fourteenth and g streets, formerly
the horse stable Of Thomas Jefferson, now occu-
pied by the Female Secondary public school
Of pleasure and interest which will be long re-
membered by many Of those present. The pupils
of the school occupied their respective seats while
many Of the parents and friends Of the children
were placed upon seats arranged on either side Of
the room. DR.. Tlndall. secretary Of the Governor,
represented Mr.. Shepherd, who was necessarily
inyton; Capt. F. D. Stuart, J. Z. Thompson and
were present: also Superintendent Wilson, TO-
Ian, Wilson, Hart and O'Driseoll, Of the present
Board of School Trustees. The occasion was the
twenty fifth anniversary Of the continued teacher
ington-she having been appointed February IL,
1s4s-sInee which period about 2 500 children have
been under her tutorship.
AIRY and congratulatory to Mrs. Rodier as an
efficient and faithful teacher, and added 2
neat speech pSrtlayng the difficulties sd and :,
contend In former years when the schools
were esteemed as being only for paupers and
classed among tho charitable institutions for tho
relief Of INDECENT children. He recalled many
pleasant "reminiscences OF his ardent interest in
the schools, and described some sacred mementoes
received from the hands Of the appreciatiye schol
ars among which he treasured with especial alec
ton Bible received over fifteen years since.
He was followed by Superintendent Wilson,
VINO, In happy strain, c0ngratutated the schOOl
upon having so able teacher, with so envia-
bic record, and presented the present mu;
nidcent and thorough system Of public school
education as in striking contrast with the Incl
pient stage of its history as presented by Mr..
tenox. Our school-houses and teachers are in
keeping with the progress of civilization, and
fitting monument OF the energy which has char.
acterixed the growth Of Washington.
Further remarks were made BY Trustees Wood
ward, Hart. Harris. Wilson, Mcclellan and OF ris-
coll, while Mr.. ]. E. Thompson and Capt Stuart
made short speeches, giving especial reminis-
cences Of the early public schools Of Washington.
MIR. James Croggou, Of the Erening star, fiat
teringly called this occasion the medal scholar,
gave the scholars the benefit Of some pleasing
recollections Of his boyhood hours as pupil IN
this schoolhouse, when he was especially prof.
Gent in the art Of catching rats with hooks bated
with cheese or Bologna sausage, and took prize
medal flor anything but good behavior" for
which he has since been known % ''the medal
scholar"
Superintendent Wilson introduced Messrs. F.
g. Calvert, l. Denham, VIM: H. Deggss, George
Evans, r. H. Hardness and George Collins, all Of
mature age and mostly settled in life, who were
members Of Mrs. Rodier's school In days long
ago.
THE PREaRNro MADE.
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A RUNA WAY.

Last evening at about $50 O'Clock large train
of horses attached to . lumber wagon came
tearing down Fourteenth street with no one In
charge. Omcer West was on horseback near the
corner Of n and Fourteenth streets when the
followed In hot pursuit, ovortaking them after .
long chase, and In seizing one OF the beasts by
the Birdie he Vas thrown from his horse and
draxrcd some distance. He. stuck TO the bride,
however, and with commendable pluck secured
the horses without much injury being done.
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NATIONAL THEATRE.

NATIONAL THEATRE.
MR.. j. 9. SAvILLE........Sole Lessee AMI Director.
MONDAY. FEBRUARYp Q, 1874
Engagement for SIX NIGHTS and ONE NATL
NEE, with the Favorite Young Actor,
MR.. FRANK MAYO,
Who will produce for the frs. time at this Theatre
Frank Murdoch's charming ..Baekwood's Idyl,''
DAFY CRICKET.
This rule to all: When am dead
Be sure YOU'RE right. then go aleld.o
The beautiful and accomplished actress,
MISS kOSA RAND,
W i'll make her first appearance in this Theatre as.
ELEANOR VAUGHN.
FRIDAH-BENEFIT OF FRANK MAYO.
DANY CROCKETT MATINEE SATURDAY.
MONDAY, February 10 the superb Fairy sptct,cle,
UND1NE, OR THE SPIRIT OF THE WATERS,
Introducing the great Kiralfy Troupe and Jarrett
q Palmer famous viennoise and Partisan Ballet.
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1874.
49, P''' G 's74'
Mrs. Maria E. Rodier
Eebruary II. 1874

! The twenty-6ilh anniversary Of the com
Imeuccment or her teaching In the Publicl
Schools of Washington, by the Board OIL
Trustees Of the Public Schools.
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TILE MARKETS.

FINANCIAL.
DISTRICT STOCK ExCHANoR
tratsAed By y. r. BrodAead, Banker, SIS Fifteenth
FEBRuARY 70 1874
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m1sscYS pHILADELPHIA ALE

WASSEF'S PHILADELFHIA Ale
ID the only domestic ale sold by tho leading hotels
and restaurants In the District. The reason is
that no other domestic nle equals It either in
strength or flavor. Families supplied with half
or quarter barrels and faucets loaned by Palmer
4 Green, 81 Greene street, Georgetown, d. O.
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nuNclNSoN. DOWLING = Co.

auctioneers, will continue the sale OF dry goods
ct the store Of Joseph J. May, $50 Pennsylvania
avenue on W ednesday and Friday, February II
and Isl commencing each day ct 10 o'clock. These
Gales will include the finest goods, and all the
ladies should be on hand.
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ARREST OF A GAMBLLyG-HOUSE
KEEPER.

Detective Jas. A. McDevitt yesterday morning
arrested Benjamin Cooley on warrant sworn out
by Thos H. Henderson, charging Cooley with
persuading and inducing Henderson to take part
in q game Of chance at cards, and that while en-
gagged In playing the said Cooley did swindle him
ont Of the sum Of 900; and that defendant now
uses the premises In rear Of No. 432 Eighth street
northwest for the purpose Of gambling BY cards:
Cooley was taken before Judge Smell, who hxed
the bonds at e, 700 for . hearing on Monday next
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These pleasant exercises being concluded tho
company present was served with o most tempting
and bountiful supply Of refreshments provided
by the girls OF the school, and the psstime Of
social chit-chat was enjoyed until sombre twilight
warned these present Of the approach Of night.
The occasion was Q fitting testimonial to fidelity
in Q noble sphere, and was characterized with
that impromptu case and eocIebility which render
such Affairs peculiarly enjoyable.
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LETTER OF GEN. JAMES SHIELDS.

pie at home. This would help 70 refute the old
disparaging charge that Ireland suffers more
the
IL home rule leader. With duPic!sy Thsy say
that they profess home rule with BE-, Brtish sonneS
ence. This is . foul charge. The Irish leaders,
as body are incapable Of this kind Of deliberate
and dupsity and ne t,sn people as
threaten the integrity Of the empire It is TO be
Of WaG4e IS @
those Journals Il is to make the indiscretion OF
some Of the Irish leaders pretext for charging
But L IS 70 be regretted tina. any prete.t is fur
nished by Irish patriots to tho English press for
poisoning the minds Of the British people against
/ am ashamed to say that am but imperfectly
acquainted with the present actual condition Of
Ireland; But men well acquainted with this
Is. no country in which home rule is SO much
needed as in Ireland. The land system Of the
but that Of Ireland, Notwithstanding the recent
to be entirely reconstructed and placed on a new
Dass No now this i: worn that can only be-
also assure me that the natural resources Of Ire
EaTope q Su. lie and
paraIy.ed for want Of systematic development
The manufacturing resources OF the ismnd arc
hardly developed ct all, the commercial interests
but little attended to, and the agricultural re-
sources Of one of the most fertile islands OIL the
globe 90 wrctchedly developed that periodical
famines are depopulating the country.
Here, then, 10 work for home government, and
work that Is Indispensable, and which would per.
form wonders for ireland and benefit the whole
empire, 6nt which IN imperial government, how.
ever well inclined, can never accomplish.
Then Why should not lrishmcu OF every class
and creed unite IN . demaad for home govern
mentf and Why should not the people Of Great
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THE PRESENTS MADE.

Mr.. Calvert, on behalf Of these represen tatives
Of Mrs. Rodcr's former labors. presented her With
an elegant silver pitcher, inscribed ITO Mrs. Maria
Z. Rodier, from few OF her former pupils"
The present board Of trustees Of the schools,
through Superintendent Wilson, presented Mrs.
ROdier with handsome silver coffee urn in testi-
mony of the appreciation in which her fidelity -
teacher Ii held. It was Inscribed rs follows:
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NATIONAL THEATRE-UNDINE.
Of announcing that, having perfected
, With the management Of the National Theatre,
MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARYm
The Superb Fairy Spectacle,
UNDINE; Or, The Spirit OF the Wafersl
In which they will introduce, for the first time in
THE GREAT x Ki ii.y T YMfrkfs sTtfg
,vn,,,,,.. OF HUNGAkIAN DANCERS,
NOISE AND FAKlsI1Ss b sAHIIISs WEN
rREmERs. sEeS SSs$RR1!ssnt coRYrHErs, and
MILES k HhHlSA M5 5LI HIRE AN hsp sATTH1
rWfS TfHbl ss Infant
sss ssIns have
THE ULM SISTERS,
III mE hsfif1 KSR Hof liN fEi0.
The Wonder OF the Nineteenth Century, and host
ny : +; gSSi " e
GORGEOUS %ssE!i HfRRgsatA 4 BE DAZZLING
Imported from Paris for the recent very successful,
x1E REssss G%R & rs ss SK ss9Gf
Mr. MALT ER5Is fTE XII PAN
r IAhS ~ Tile DAnSOF THE COMMUNEl
S!h 81 gsns III TE
HOTEL DE WILLIE.
Inc wnoie promotion far eNcrll!ng in perfection
OF details, spiendor of appointments and magnih-
cence OF mise en- scene any representation OF similar
character ever given in this city.
In consequence of the enormous expense attend
be rs follows: -
orehestra stalls cents ana q
Orchestra circle, reserved.
Dress circle, reserv ed ..............s
~ Box-sheet for sale OF seats will opan
WEDNESDAY, February II, frIl-ff
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GEORGETOWN TAx-PAYERS-PROPER
NJ TY OWNERS reslding in Georgetown and The
West End, who desire to settle their Improvement
and Sewerage Tax Bills. and gain the advantage Of
with Mr.. X. L. CROPLEY. our authorized agent.
Once with y. W. Jones, ESQ.,, No. no corner OF
DICKSON 9 eATfERSoN,
Onces COS fifteenth ct. and % -and-s-iHlf St.
Prompt attention gfven TO obtaining drawback
for old material. = q : > 1000 jam
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SINGER sIwINe MAcHrNEs,

Out Of 1,0A sewing machines distributed to sp-
piicants BY the Chicago Relief Committee, each
applicant Designating the machine she wanted,
z4x7 were Of the Singer patent. These significant
facts show the high appreciation in which this
excellent machinsls held.-HarPer's Weekly, Neg
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NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE.
F6rnished6y Leicis Johnson Co., Bankers, Vernon
Roc, northeast corner PeRnsyludaid avenue and
Tenth street, Washington.
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TRADES UNION.

The meeting then adjousAel.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1874-07-10
IIIc Failing Fling,

From tie Austin statesman.
Major West has handed rs the pros
peclu- of II small wor, bearing the
above title. II contains an interesting
account Of the evacuation Of Rich.
mond, and the retreat and SURRENDERED
AppomaloX The author was II gallant
soldier and was nn officer Of the rear
guard. He was attached To the sew
cnth South Carolina cavalry (Gay's
brigade. This brigade will be remem-
bcred rs having worked good deal
with the old Texas brigade during the
surrender Of 1864. The following Incl
dent will give some idea of the style OF
the work:
"reXas " Coming pit was not
long before the ringing of a volley and
the roar Of II piece artillery
let lis know that an attack had been
made on our train again, We moved
up to the firing AT gnllop, and, rs we
passed along there came sweeping
through the woods, from the road rum
ming parallel with the one We were on,
II body of infantry in line, moving nj
double quick upon the same point,
W iiNl W 10 q hhVlN hlNNullNt NlltNN Vi
Us. They We're whit was left of the
famous "IeXas brigade" well romem.
bered by some 0fus in 1861, on the 90
caquon and at Dumfries, first COM
manded by Wigiall, then Il short time
by Archer then by Hood, then Gregg,
who was killed October 20, 1861, at rhe
fight on Derbytown road and by this
time, the brigade, counting about one
hundred and thirty muskets, was COM
mandcd 10y Colonel Duke.
Wehad been lighting with them all
summer from "Deep Bottom and
"Ncw Market Heights to the lines
around Richmond, and they recognized
the brigade as we rode along their
front, and, with n yell as fierce and
keen as when their three regiments
averaged one thousand strong, and
nothing hut victory had been around
their flag, they shouted to us, "i'or-
ward, boys, forward! and tell them
Texas Is coming