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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-08
500 REWAR

will pay one hundred dollars to any person who
will make proof that John Roots Bi-ters fail to i'm
prove the condition Of such person if suffering from
the effects of either ofthe following diseases, viz
Fever and Ague, Dumb Ague,
Dyspepsia, Jaundice, Liver or Kid.
ney Complaint, Loss Of Appetite
Headache, Bilious Attacks, Brain,
Scarlet, Typhoid, Remittent or In
termittent Fevers, when taken ac-
cording to the directions accom-
panving each bottle of the same.
l do not claim that these Bitters possess any su
perhuman virtue, but what do claim, is that when
relief can be had in the specified, in fact
any case which arises from an impure state of the
Blood deranged condition of the Stomach, Liver
kidneys. the of these Bitters will usnre such
relief, aud il is upon this frank and fair condition
thalI offer this reward in candor and good faith.
JOHN ROOTS, Manufacturer. No. 292 Seneca
Street Buffalo, n. Y; VAN Setback, STEVEN
SON & REID, Agents for John Roots Bitters, 90 &
81 Lake Street, Chicago.
For sale by all Druggistsa nl Rock Island and VI
cinitys $500
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-08

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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-08
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ITTERs.
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Maguire's
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Contains no alcohol, an excellent purgatIve ~
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the following testimonial from prominent New
ork editor:
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-08

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room, II
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-08

aged. When ordering Machines mention width
GRAHAM. EMLEN x PASSNoRE.
nfaCturers. 63l Marhet Street PHILADELPHIA.
SsE, sl3 North 4th ST.. st. Louis. Y. :. H. AYES,
in 1873, 1.fA0 machines sent to Germany; 100 TO
'adon, EHgland; 80 10 Port Nalal, Africa: 30 10
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-11-01
ou take sugar In yourn ?
All ThIsk AiIEe.

AL the 0range County papers. the Re
corict, the Tobacco Plant and The Herald
agree Ia advocating strict adhesion 10
the nnmInees of the convention and In
denouncing the unauthorized and dama-
giug movements Of independents. These
papers are all actuated BY the same mo-
tives or iideIIsy 70 party, and, In this In
sta,,ce, Ly the most unselfish devotion TO
the bset Interests Of the country. Alta
time when the party ofthr administers
iio.i n riding rough shod over the laws
aud the econsiituiion, they all regard any
action which gives rounienancs or aid TO
that, directly or indirectly, as criminal in
the highest degree.
They are unanimous In condemning the
action Of Josiah Turner, and in urging
upon such of his Democratic friends as
propose 10 vote for him the danger they
risk IN imlrrilling the safety of the Sena-
tnrial tlckr, aud tlle integrity ofthe Demo
cratic party. with no rn@sible good 10 Mr..
Turner except the ungrateful one of dig
gIng hIs political grave deeper and max Ing
hls ruin the more complete.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-11-01
- . . Q ? -
viii Ten Take sngnr in Yourn.


We learn that Lsrbacue Is to lie had
at Sugar Hill on saturday nexi, and the
sweet little mount u 20 be- made savory
with the smoking incense Of buIlocks aud
of rams. The faith of The faithful is TO lie
conhrniesl by this trituie 10 the inner
man. and the favor Of the doubling Is to
be won BY this moving appeal 70 the ap-
petite. Win can resist the eloquence Of
shoat and sheep. Of beef and chicken and
punipkin custard and potato pone washed
down with copious libatlons Of old rye, In
cited, a. they will he 10 the pandial fray
BY the brilliant oratory OF Ike Strayhorn
and Lewis jenkins, OF Jim Turner or Il
may 90. Of our much beaten but never
despairing friend. Dick Jones? It Is not
Ia human nature 10 resist such blandisli-
nients, and We therefore expect that Su-
gar Hill will burst forth on that day In a
blaze of political light, and the lava Of lis
real oser-run the county Of orange-in n
liOrn.
Doyou take sugar In yeurn?
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-11-01

We are gratided 10 learn that this gen.
,leman has recovered from his att ack Of
diphthcria. lie has been sorely afflicted.
Besides theiloss of bis three grand. children,
children cf Mr. J. N. Alexander. he has
recently been called 70 mourn the death of
adaughter. the much loved wife Of Mr. i. j.
Weaver.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-11-01

II is reported that BoscHER's GERMAN
SYRUP has, sinceits Introduction In ;he
United States, reached the immense sale
Of 40 600 dozen per year. Over 1900 Drug
gists have ordered this medicine direct
from the Factory, nj Woodbury., n. J;
aud not one has reported single failure,
but every letter speaks lis astonishe,l
success in curing severe Coughs, Colds
settled on the Breast, Consumption, or any
disease ofthe Thmat and Lungs. We adj
wise any person that has any predlsposi.
lion TO weak Lungs, To go 70 their Drug
gists DR.. o. Hooker and get this medicine,
OF inquire about H. Regularslzc, 20 cents
sample Bottle, 10 cents. Two d,~es vii
relieve any case. Don't neglect your
cough.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-11-01
REGISTER REGISTER REGISTER
sExsIHI.E ADVICE.


You are asked every day through the
columns Of newspapers and by your
Druggist 10 use something for Dyspepsia
and Liver complaint that you know
nothing about, you get discouraged spen-
ding money with hut little SUCCESS. Now
TO give you satisfactory proof that GREEN'S
AUGUST FLOWER will cure you Of Dys.
pepsia and Liver Complaint with all Its
effects, such as sour stomach, Sick Heat-
ache, CosliveDesS, PalpitaliUn the Heart
heartburn, Water 6raslI, coming up of
food after eating, low spirits &c; we ask
you 10 go to your Druggist, DIR. %. Hooker
and get n Sample Bottle of GREENS
AUGUST FLOWER Cor 10 cents and try II,
or y Regular Size for IS cents, .wo doses,
will relieve You.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-11-01
Deercase ercsIne.


The Improvement in the morality and
good order Of this part o. the State Is very
noticeable, and iindr its expression in the
business OF the Courts. In this district,
during The Fall clrcuit. there has not been
a single capital case on the Dockets, and
remarkably few eases OF affrays and per-
sonal violence. There has also been n
iiminution m thei number OF larceny
cases, and Offences against morality are
not 50 frequent. s8g ags
This Is especially 'iIoticeahle in view Of
the fact that our Northern brethren yare
50 prone n ascril,e 10 this section chronic
disorder and turbulence and they applaud
rather than condemn the unlawful use Of
troops ut the Soutl, 10 keep " in order.
Our criminal records now would put 10
shame the boasted virtue OK tile North.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-11-01

Pie Durham I66acco Pgasst well says
IF Mr.. Turner were elected Y III he
wonlJGcontrol one vote only in the Senate
Major GrahalD would be an acknowledged
leaierW e
This Is eminenly tr.e. One would
represent himselfand his selfish aims The
other, with his fine mind, his broad exs
perience, his liberal views, his expansive
patriotism. and his unseltish purposes,
would be the fitting representative ofthe
people eor Orange and ~ the Interests Of
Norili Carolina. As the Piant says, "car
any man hesitate MS 10 which Of these
candidates hewiil vote for?
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-11-01

"a friend. writing Us from Chapel Hill.
narrales the following:
One of nur citizens had his corn piled
ready for sllucklnE. Some time after
dark Ills vile, 90 going tothe back dvur,
saw person filling a sack with corn.
Giving the alarm the fellow fed. taking
what corn he had baRged. He was seen
10 drop paper, which upon examination
was found iobca copy of the Consolidation.
This very appropriate rufe 1ectm oi
thieves and liars, vur correspondent very
Appropriately rppgert- l's excluded from
post oiiice delivery until alter the earn bas
Lcsp housed. n
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-11-01
Turner's North Carolina Aimaaae Fos
1877.

We have just received q copy Of this ex-
cellent and reliable Almanac. IL is sim.
ply . miniature enelyclopedi, Of dates aud
valuable State information and no family
10 North Carolina should be without it.
Among the new and interesting features
added TO il for the new year are a historic
record Of the most important events which
have transpired in our State during the
year 1875 G.; q State department; record
of the towns Of the State; North Carolina
nocrology and farmers department. JAS
II. Enniss. Of Raleigh. is the editor and
publisher.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-11-01
Hon. sn...I !. I.l.iIIlps.

This renegade son Of North Carolina be-
gal, canlpaignin tl,e West in tl,e 2Cll,
In the interests vf tile Republican party 70
Conclude with three appointments III this
county, viz. Henderson's Tan Yard, Nov.
srd; lsigsbes's Store Nov. the 4th; and
Chapel Hill, Noy. tlleH6tli'
Those who remember this gentleman in
the earlier and more credihble partof his
life, when, crowned with the highest
accadeinic honors, lie entered upon the
careerfwhich so we'll sustained the early
promise OF his talents. draw the contrast
between those earlierslays of brilliant ex.
pcctation aud the pitifn. exi.iAilien now
made " the prostitution 0f such noble
gifts to baseuses. He has 'sgivento party
what was meant Cor maiikind.p And lie
has given II toa party more than all
others. unworthy Of the adornment OF
such talent and such learning. Mr.. Phil
lips Is q lawyer Of deep reading and
researcli. He bas had access to the very
fountain --heads Of liberty Ia his intimate
converse with tile fathers OF Anglo Saxon
liberty, o liberty the freest, tile most in
dependent, the most fearless that has ever
animated mankind Ia his progress 70 en-
franciisement from tyrrany. He has
necessarily become fully conversant with
constitutional law, mud ought TO be seiisi-
tive 10 al. breaches Of 1t.
But MIR Phillips has chosen TO lock up
the treasures Of his knowledge, has for
gottentoapply the teachings OF the fathers,
has become insensihle 10 the instincts OF
freedom, and has sold himself as tool to
enslave others. He comes into the State
In which he was reared, II not horn,
among the scenes OF his childhood and
the companions of his youth to corrupt
them and deprave them ny his bad ex-
ample.
Docs he not know that the purposes OF
his party are In deadly conflict with the
best interests Of -..e people Of the whole
country? Does he not know that the
South Is wrnged, DETAINED and maligned?
Does he not know that the invasion of
Soutl: Carolina, and IL may be oftne whole
South. hY tsie administration Of which,
w acersain sense, lie Is a member, is
without foundation In fact, without
warrant In law, violation Of the consii-
tuition, an outrage nron liberty, nm insult
b tile purity Of the bnllo;, a menace to the
institutions Of the country, an overthrow,
u successful. ofrepublican government
But Mr. Phillips lends his aid to bind
Us as he il bound; iocorrupt us A. lie is
corrupted; 10 degrade Us ~ heis degraded;
tobrhlg Us under the yoke ola party
against which his own conscience aud his
own reason, when not under the deadly
Influence % ,he analyne Of officu and
money, must rindemn as merciiessly As
IL Is condemned by all the clear minds and
the pure hearts Of his enuntryinen.
Let the people remember what his
mission Is and beware Of him.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-11-01

MIR. EDIToR:-I wish TO correct and re-
move the false impression which Mr.. Tur.
ner Is leaving on the people ofthis county.
He states in his publicspeeches and stated
III public corre~pondencc that hi- so
called Resolutions were adopted ut
Little River. Mr.. Turnerread hIs ''Rcso-
lulions" aud put tllcm to the crowd, and
only 0ne vote WAS hrar,l--and that was
.''no.u The people here do not endorse
Mr.. Turner's course aud they have no
regard for his .Resolutions.n Further
more they do not wish 60 be inisrcpresen.
ted. A yvTER.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-11-01

u = n liz
We publish lii this issue tile adveriiser
risent Of this most excellent institution,
and call The special attention ofour readers
10 It.
Tits one of The hest signs of thefnture Of
our State when educational Interests be-
gInto abs orb the attention af the people
in the country. Il is the recognition Of
the fact that the early culture Of intelIi-
gence and morality are0the only true
foundations ofthe welfare OF common
wealth, and that neglect Of these is the
sure precursor Of decay aud riin,
We have watched with much Interest
the growtl, and progress OF the Little
River Academy. Its lUcatioli remote
from towns aud cut of from mail facili-
ties might seem to initiate against its suc-
cess. But the intelligence and indomi-
table will of the surrounding people have
triumplied over oil obstacles and ensured
It's permanency and success. Some years
ago the original building Of the Academy
was burned by the torch ofthe incendi-
AIRY. To-day new, handsome and COM
nlodious building. surrounded with am-
pie grounds AMI enclosed with handsome
fences proclaims the prosperity ofthe In
stitution. A new building intended us a
Music Hall. aud also for the special ac-
commodation of the female pupils Is about
to be erected. A village is springing up
around the school. and In the mean time,
good and cheap accommodation for the
pupils ofboth sexes Is found In the many
excellent families living adjacent 10 the
school.
Messrs. Brewer & Bradshaw are gentle
men fully competent by character and
education for the du ties they have as
sumed and are well worthy the patronage
they ask, and which should be extended
not only by the neighborhood, but may
he confidently asked from abroad.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-11-01

On SATURDAY lat Mr. j. Nc. Alexander
ofchapsl fiiii lost an Interesting little
daughter. aged ten years nfdiplithera.
making the fourth victim TO that dreadful
scourge, and leaving but one Of his little
flock. aud that me now lae centre Of tl,e
most fearful aExielies.
All willsympaihize In such distressing
ailllciIon, but parents alone !. can ap-
pfeclate a. j 8s ~ fAsr9k asf ~ g
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-11-01

A most enthusiastic meeting Of The Til
den and Vance cub was had at Graham on
Saturday night at which upwards Of one
hundred and sftY whites were present, be-
sides numbea Of colored men. Animated
aud eloquent speeches were made by Capt
Jas A Graham and j j.. Scott.
The sizc Of the meeting. held on Satur-
day night, and its attendants inuslly from
the country. is fine test Of tbe good feel
ing in A'amance. The regular ticket will
be elected, Independents to the contrary.
notwithstanding.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-11-01

Our foreman. Mr. FreeIand, has brought
20 our otiice some remarkably 6ne spec :
mensof pumpkins of which he raise,l a
large numser. whlLe he has i-een busy
ai the case. hls pumpkins nave been doing
tllelfdu,y intheir sphere. and aslSnisll
BY their 6sleiiiy % their work.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-11-01

Read the Rev. Mr.. Babh's letter on the
first page. Out Of the mouths Of two wit
nesses Is Holden convicted. and the
liepublicau party stands confessed as the
originator OF The wicked Kirk war aud
the foul murder of Stephens. Dawn with
such n party, born III crime. and fattening
OH blood-our blood aud the blood ofour
people!
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-11-01

On the 9Th Of June 1874. Turner in the
Sentinel said, "'rhe independent calldi-
date Is too apt 10 become Radical.
Certainly, he sets out courting Radicals,
and 1t generally ends ina wedding"
And Me wcetdiag has taken place.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-11-01
CALDWELL INSTITUTE.
MALE AND FEMALE.

d. LONG DROWER.
q. SAM BRADsiIAw, Priaciptis.
The fourth Session vil begia jan. Ilth.
and contiaue t,Cenfy ,Ceets.
TIVE Principals have secured the services n
il two accomplished adies who. with their
experience and superior attainmenis, are thu.
roughly qual lied for their respective depart.
metlt.
Tho Primary department win bc under the
care ~ Miss Ara Hall; the Music, under charge
of Miss Florence Gannnway.
Natural science aud Mathematics viii receive
special attention ffsm .. Il. iirnwer, while u.
Sam bradshaw will give his exralsiye attention
% Latin, UFrek and the Modern lanataRes.
Tho school l. under The dlscllJine of .tlirt
rules Allch VIII BE-, ~ all cases. Figily tNvtit.
ed. Siiuated III healthy and strictly mornl
foDmnuity Ten miles North 0f llili-lIofo. II Of
iers ctery advantage Of hrSt tita iligli ScIilnt
For circular and further Information. anplt t,l
either Principal % CALDWELL.
Ufaha, JUuffiy.
NOs. 10 10. &c.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-11-01

Good fresh oysters. nicely served can be
had at Tom Utleys new saloon and faini-
ivsveau alec be supplied. hIe has made
arfAhgenients with q sIifoIk house 10
fufnIsh him regularly. The hungry man
can aIso be always supplied with other
eaisbles; and fvm Keeps very nice house.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-11-01

Mr. Donald Cameron Last week killed
four blue winged teal al one shot, IA good
shot, anda good haul for this sectioH
where uow>a.days, the duck is . shy and
scattered visitor.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-11-01

We call attention to the nd. Of Mrs
Taylor which We hope will attract our
leaders. To taste and in excellence Of work,
and also in quality Of material, Mrs Tay.
lor offers inducements that should keep
our buyers at home. They will do no bet
Tor. II "a we'll. abroad.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-11-01

On tl,e 18th OF June 1874, Turner in:the
Sentinci says, "What win the Democrats
do? VIII they vote for independent can
didates. aud thus elect radicals? If they
,lo, they deserve 20 have Holden again for
Governor, and Kirk aud Bergen to exc
cute The laws. Down with independent
candidates"
Now let Turner answer his own ques-
tioHs. 843A
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-11-01

Last week was dull beyond parallel
here. The farmers were all engaged Ia
sowing wheat. taking advaniag. % The
uncommonly beautiful weather. This
week. the court au,i the appoacl, oi
Che election will rcsiurr animation.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-11-01

Col. T. q. Fullcr of Raleigh is here
counsel for the News aud for US in the
frivolous indictment Tor libel irstigated by
Josiah Turner.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-11-01

BE CAREFUL In the publication NJ the
na,nes Of candidates. We beg leave 70
call Tie attention OF the Durham Tobacco
Plant aud the Salem Ibcss TO a mistake Ia
tile name ofthe candidate cor Treasurer,
which v published ~ Jas NJ. Worth In
stead % John NJ. Worih.
Tie State Executive Committee will 10
we'll 10 see that correctness. u olrei yp,i.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-11-01

InJune. 1871. Turner. IN the sestinei,
said "lndepsndent candidates, lct then, be
striediup So Do~n with indepen-
dent cspdhiatse. ii.. FagEFWAtt
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-11-01

+ There was girl in our town and she was
wondrous lame. she ran heavy sewing
machine from which the trouble came. but
when she saw how lame she was with all
har might aud main. she bought new
Domestic" and was soon all right again.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-11-01

Twice during the month Of October, The
mercury here Cell ~ low ~ 2s THIS i an
inusiai degree 10 cold for tile season. but
doel NOT necessarily indicate hard wln-
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-11-01

We have no room k,r Fair comments
this week. We are graiified 20 learn that
II was unexpectedly success, aud that
IN reality. the exhibit was better than
usual. and the attendance very good In
deed Next week we win n not too uuel,
pressed W political matters. publish The
prenllutns awarled a. Orange.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-11-01

sup,riof Court Of Orange is nov 10 ses.
sion but up 70 the time Of going to press we
are not able 70 give any account Of It's pro.
ceedings.
Noi,urertan, criminal case on the Dock
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-11-01

IN The ssntfnetof Jnnc- c-snd 1874. Tur-
ner said, down with your independent
candidates when they are defrale,i and
aliege fraud or supprezslon Of public
opiaion.n
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-11-01

Ip the age Of h1mbuggery il . easy to
make bold assertions. but 10 furnish indis.
pntable evidence Of the truth Of them Is not
always easy. HIT TfIfT ateI
& We boldly assert that DR.. TuTr's HAIR
DYE is superior to all others and to prove
il We give testimony Of q celebrated ilam
Dresser. Who has used the various com.
pounds Recommended for coloring the hair
for twenty Eve yeIr.
READ TT. T..
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-11-01

Fifty Dozen finished New York Mills
Shirts with finest Linen Bosoms, for 81
apiece ut Parks Bazaar.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-11-01

Only fcw days more for Registration.
DOn't neglect Il. Let the committees
stlr up the negligent aud see that every
individual In the county enters his nane
on the Registration books. RVistcy,
lIEGisrER, REGISTER. tEl
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-11-01

Tho Durham Tobacco Pkmf says !
Every vote lDemocnsilc) cast for Josiah
Turner Isa vote for aiisorganizcr and Is
giving nid and comfort % the sjienly, We
must siaud by our nynsiilses. n as u
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-11-01

On. TUTr: Dear Sir--.As Hair Dres-
ser for twenty-five year,. both IN Europe
and Americs. have used all kinds Of hair
dyes. and am happy 10 say that yours is
superior TO any have ever seen. For Sc
yeral years have used il with the greatest
satisfaction TO myself and customers.
Respectfully
e. BALTZEAN,
French Hair Dresser.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-11-01

II AnlE~, Mls<Is anu tI,., -.
IL and Fah HillinsrY. .I,i.t n IT
Mrs. NATTiE rlrI,jnal = !,
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-11-01

Sec fourth page both for Ads aud In
teresting reading matter.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-11-01

see.sheduI q .le n. Q. m. On 4lb,
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-11-01

Thinem Cents fsttsiei edeh day lcM Sc:
cure u gOav Jtfmiy 1000,
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-09
FOR SALE OR LEASE.

THE ELKO HOTEL. SOUTH MAIN
ding, bar fixtures, dishes. kitchen utensils.
etc., all in complete running order. will be
sold or leased on favora BILE terms. The cstsb:
lishment is centrally located and doing good
business. For particulars, apply on the
premises. !cso-tws
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-02-09
About q Battle.

After we had held the edge of the
woods for two hours, says an old soldier,
relating some incidents of battles, and
when the space between our line and
that of the enemy fairly smoked and
famed with the fury of the fight, the
cry arose that we were getting out of
cartridges. Some full wooden boxes
were brought up, and such was the
haste of the mon to get them that they
took up the boxes and dashed them
bodily against the trees, splintering
them to pieces, and making the cart
ridges at once available.
About the same time 1 saw one of our
sergeants hit in the hip with bullet.
He had just finished loading his musket,
and he declared he would not leave the
field until he had returned the shot.
Supported by two soldiers, he carefully
sighted and fired, and then was helped
to the rear. He died from the effects of
his wound.
Much has been written of the "line of
battle" and here again the popular idea
is at fault. It would, no doubt, be
much prettier for troops in action to
preserve a regular formation, with ranks
well aligned and each rear-rank man ex-
actly behind his file leader, and I re.
member that in the early days of the
war the illustrated papers were accus-
toned to represent battles in this way.
But this is not in the least in accord with
the truth. In the toll of the fight, with
the rapid loading and firing, and the fre,
quent dropping Of men dead or wound.
ed, the line is destroyed, the ranks often
become mingled together, and the com.
pany becomes an irregular squad OF
knot of men, of whom half will be on
the ground or firing from the knee.