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S. WHITMAN O. F. HAAS. PniblisberH and Proprietors.

JM i READIKO, SATURDAY, JULY 11, 1863. Qovikhmbiit Bovos in large or small Rami sen Bow be obtained at the Beading Savings Ban free of extra ebaree An agency has been opened at the above institation bj Jay Cooke. These bends bear per eent. interest, payable semi an nually in golo. Notice.

The Tax Payers of the Reading School District will take notice that the da plicate bare been placed in the bands of the Treasurer, Men gel. Esq whose office is ia Sixth street near Penn. Those who pay their taxes before the first of Au gust next, will reoeive a deduction of per eent. BOARS Of COHTROLLERS. The monthly met use ueara 01 uemrouer ei tne neaaieg, scnooi win be held this Monday evening at the Hieb School Build.

tag. iiCWis BiliaiK. a gajaaaj i A Quiet Sumdat Yesterday the first Unit ia long while, we had a qvtet Sundsy. No important telegraphic despatch wai received during the day and, although the ar tillery of heaven whose sounds reverberated through our Tallies and hills in the evening may have been but the faint echoes of that of t'aa death dealing oannoa of Gen. Meade, we received no official notification of the fast.

Camp MtJHLisBEBa. We paid a visit to Camp Muhlenberg on Saturday, and were passed inside tit lines by Quartermaster W. W. D'ehl, of the 48th regiment. After a stroll through the streets of the Camp, which was highly interesting to us, we called at the tent of Col.

Embioh, where we met the Colonel nd Lieut. Col. Frirc, who gave us all the in formation we wanted as regards the number of troops, We also met onr old friend P. A. Lantz, who ia Quartermaster Diehl's clerk) at present, whose services as occasion al correspondent, we have secured.

The companies of Capts. Joseph G. Holmes and (now Lieut. Col.) Fritz, of Berks, with sev en companies from Lebanon, and one from Monroe county, oompose the regiment, and a very good en it is. 88th RiaimKT The following list of cas aalities ia the 88th Regiment, among those who composed it from this vicinity, has been furnished us by James Grant, who ob tained the particulars on the spot Killed.

Sergt. Henry Evans, Co. B. Wounded. Sergt.

Lee, Co. flesh wound in thigh. Jacob Becker, Co. flesh wound. Private Daniel Ney, Co.

toe off. Henry Arnold, Co. slight. I Wu. Reynolds, arm amputated.

Patriek Keevil. Co. E. wrist. Sergt.

Har. M. DeHart. Co. shell wound.

Private D. Bridegam, Co. H.flesh wound hip. Wra. Bizenstine, leg severely uenry noads, Uo.

arm slightly. Sergt. Jonathan Flack, Co. arm severely. The above me were all wounded in the charge made on Wednesday, when Cap.

Mass and Lieutenants Grant and Boone were taken prisoners ei Book or Dats, We have received Part XIII of this valuable and interesting miscellany has been handed to us by Samuel Hech ler, bookseller. It contains a more than usual number of quaint illustrations and inter esting matter. Messrs. Lippinoott of Philadelphia, are the publishers, and deserve the thanks of the lovers ef literature for their enterprise, in issuing a work got up in such good style for so a trifling a sum. Price 20 cents a number.

I Muster Roll of the Reading Loyal League Ligiit inrantry. SAMUEL HARNER, Captain. F. Till, 1st Lieutenant. tt.8.

Roboibam, 2nd Lieut. Sergeants: 1 Henry Corbet, i3 Eli J. Boughter, 2 Peter Shearer, 4 Hoffman Conner, 5. Leonard Getz. Corporals.

1 George W. Angstatt, 2 Adam Druokenmilier, 3 John Keiaer, 4 John Lord, 5 William Arnold. Musicians: William Till, Drummer, Jacob Snyder, Privates: Angstatt, John.jE. Angstatt. Albert Arnold, Philip Beehtel, Henry Bright, Lafayette Bridegam, Alexander Borr, Samuel Brouoh, Henry Bate, Jonathan.

W. Bopsd. Cbarles Bitting, Nathan Bentc, Randolph DsHaven, Philip. L. Deilet, Daniel.

J. Drezler. William Dume, Benjamin Bvans. David. L.

JBye, John Eashus, Whitaker Kngteman, Henry. C. Pager, James. A. Fahrbaoh, John.

A. Preese, Joseph Parry, Elijah. P. Graeff, Daniel. 2d Goodman, Israel ruse.

John Graeff, Herman. U. uriesemer, Joseph Gross, Albert Groves, James. P. Harvey, Isaac Hunter, John Humphry, Thomas Heffioger, Wi.liam Hawk, Julius.

A. Hoffman, John. E. Hamma, Hanry Hill, William Hoffman, Enoi 6 Daniel Graeff, 7 Henry Lots. Harpst, Barnheart Kulp, Cbarles Kbole, Harrison Keller, Reuben Kepheart, John Krebs.

Frederick. N. Leedotn Edward. J. Levan, Walter Lessig, Auguitue Leas, Aaron Miltimore.

William Metzgar, John. H. Marqueart, Augustus Miller, Joseph Price. Peter Print, Levi. H.

barker, Theodore Quaring, Peter Kav. John Ribble, Henry Robrbach, Nathan, D. Rodgera, Levi. B. Stout, Simon H.

Shaaber. Adam. J. Stout, George shaadel, Francis Shaaber Adam. 2d.

Stout. Lewis Sohlesser, Jaoob Shearer, Jonathan 8tront, Peter Snail. Peter Trexler, Joseph. W. ameer, John Wamsher, John Woodward, Thomas Weidner, George White, Lewis J.

Younger. Charles s. Cbal, John Jr. From the Gazettk Extra of Saturate Casualties or the 151st Pennsylra nla Regiment 1 IN THE BATTLES OP GETTYSBURG. Ths Killed asd Woubdsd in the 151st Pcxna.

Rkgimsst. Hon. S. E. Aneon, who returned last evening from the battle field at Gettysburg, has furnished a partial list of the kUled and wounded in the four Bwks County Companies that were attached to the loin Penna.

Volunteers. We were unable to publish it in our A a paper this morning, out tesue 11 an extra this afternoon for gratuitous distribution to the friends of the heroic soldiers of that Regi ment, many of whom se.lei their devotion to the cause of their ojuatrj with their lives. The men of the. 151st fought with a bravery that has) won the highest praise of their commanding General, and suffered very severely. Their Regiment went into the engagement of July 1st with 448 men and 19 officers, and came out of it the same evening with only 101 men and 7 offi cer! anhurt Li eat Colonel George F.

MeFsrland la command of the Regiment July lat, wounded ia bath legs, right leg am pa tated doing well. Adjutant Allen, wounded in leg, July 3d. KNOWK TO BE KILLED IS 00. 0. Jacob Genre.

John K. Gelau. Jonathan Hlmmelberger. Adam Kleingiane. Wounded.

1. Koblor, Spring, flesh wdund. A Stxousfl, Bern ville, flesh wound. John Ranks. Bernrille, leg.

Wm. S. Stamui. Bernville, right leg, amputated. John Waiand, Kichmond, hip.

Jonathan Cbriat, in leg. Daniel Levers, In leg. Levi Kl I ae, wounded. Alfred Stout, wounded. Jared Hck, slight.

William Zerby, linger. Wm. Schearer. wounded. Christian R.

Koenig, right arm. ZILLKD AND WOUNDED IK COMPACT JULT 1st. KilUd. John Bender. I Joseph Satteniah a.

William 8. Wants. Wounded. 3d Ltoatenant Tost, right arm. Orderly Sergeant George w.

Heillg, right shoalder. Sergeant William M. Miller, dialoeattoa of shouider. Beryeaut F. Bolts, bead, slight.

Corporal J. Baak, right arm. Corporal Joseph T. Mover, eontosioa of hrp William S. Straus, arm and breaat.

William Straus, hand and knee. 1 11 Solomon Straaa, arm and breast. John Pesslsr, arm and breaat. William Hoi lenbach, face and shoulder. Jaeob B.

Klabr, hand. George K. 8pengler, shoulder. Andrew Miller, leg. Joha Lensel, leg.

John T. Strauae, leg. William H. Bhaefer. abdomen.

David K. Kaoll, back. i Died Since. Corporal Jena Sehaafsr, died la Uoopital Sd George Dvengoed, died ia HoapiUt 8th inat. Henry Weber, died la Hospital 3d inal.

Adam Slgfried. died in HoeplUl 6th iaat. Capt. W. K.

Bolts and Rebar. prisoners the lat ter known to be a prtwner unhurt, the former supposed to be. Nine or ten meo In addition to above mlaelng after battle of July Ut, from this Company. COMPANY Killed and Ditd. Lieut.

Charles Trexler, Longswamp, killed J1y S. Lieutenant Seaman. Sbartleevllle. mortally wounded on the 1st, died oa the field on the 3d. Cyras Latz, Reading, left leg amputated, died July 8.

Wounded. i Capt. Weida, in aide gunshot, severe. Lieut. Thoa.

8. Moyer, 8hartleville. left breaat Orderly Sergeant Jamea Brown, of Fleetwood, shoulder and back. Color Sergt. Adam Hellman, Reading, arm and breast, severe.

Sergt. James Dubsoa, Reading, hip, Sergt. Wambangh, Leeport, arm. Edmund Kaoffman, Son riles villa, left band. B.

9. Bgolf, Leeanort. left leg. Andrew Wagner, Leport, side. Amoe Fieher, Loot swamp, back.

Aaron Smith, Longswamp, leg. Michael Link, Muhlenborr, both eyes. Leonard Row, Hambnrg, light arm aad leg. Cornelia Ueechrr, Leetport. hip.

Beecher, (brother,) Leetport, arm. Solomon Hoy. Molltnwa, breaC Fraacia Wendllng, Molltowa, leg fleh wound. Samuel 8chlear. 8homakervllla.

leg. Psrelval Snydar. Maideneieek, left lag, amputated below me tnee. Fraaklla Row, Reading, baek. KNOWN TO BE KILLED IN CO.

K. Sergt Alexander eldnra, Reading. Nicholas Ginter, Roeklaad. Adam Keebner, Spring. Jonathan Ege, Leeaport, Peter Drum heller, Karl.

Wounded. Sergeant Major Simon J. Arnold, Co. Reading, leg Orderly Sergeant Asariah P. Body, Leeaport, leg flash wound.

N. P. Body, Leesport, both legs. Anson Miller, of Co. from Creaaoaa, mortally wounded.

The Regiment went into the engagement of July lat, with 446 men and 19 fleers, and earns ont with 101 men and 7 offleers the same evening. Loss, 315 men and IS officers Total 857. A large lot of nw style Neck Ties and Ladies' Mits, for sale by Cheap John. tga Where can I get a glass of good Beer? Why at Jimmy's opposite the Depot. SEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Sr. C. W. O. Ochlemm, A7FERS his services to the citisens of Rea ling and vicinity.

Office Sixth st. above Elm. jylSmS AN experienced hand in a Dry Goods and Grocery store. App.y immediately at THIS OFFICE. cooxr WAXXTSD, APPLY In Firth street 3rd door above the Post Office.

Good wages and a good situation. JulylS Attention Ringgolds ALL members of the company now in this eity must leave for camp in the evening train. By order of the Capt. C. OSCAR WAGNER, 2d Lieut.

To ramilies of Oolditrs. NOTICE is hereby siren that between 300 and 800 LOAVES OF BREAD have been left at the house of the subscriber by Capt Arthur's company, for distribution to the families of members ef said eempany, and other soldiers families who may be ia need Ap ply immediately. M. B. SCULL, JnlylS lt Reading Water Works BURGLARS AND FIRE! Ifyouwoild INSURE against both, buy Mlile's Hronght And CbiUed Iron SAFE, As it is the cheapest and TUB ONLY REAL FIRE AND BURGLAR PROOF SAFE now made It locks ltkiiit a.

ktT Call far a deaorinliva 1ntn1r at tha The New Postal Law, IMPORTANT NOTICE I On aod after JULY 1, 186S all lettebs sot dolt reiNKBD, must be pre paid at the rate of 3 eenta forach half ounce H7" Letters can only be franked to Heads of Depart meats or Bureaai on official bunine, by a subordinate of the particular Department addressed uch letters rouat beeudoreed "Official with the name of the aeader written underceath All letter to pub lie oflcera, not so franked, must be pro paid at the usual rates 1 1E7 kbs' Lbtvkbb." prt pnid.) mest bo franked aa such bv a field or staff officer, surgeon or chaplain in the L. 8 Service. v' U7DaoV Lettebs must be pre paid at the rate of ft eent for each half ounce. lF7NrwsPAPaBii. must be pre paid at the rate of 4 eenta for each four euncea of weight or fraction thereof.

Letter Carrlers vFree Delivery. The new PoaUl Law requires the rRis dslitbbt of Letters by the Carriers in all lrge cities The carrier in Readioar bow receivea a fixed SALbt for hia services, and is not allowed to charge for the delivery of letters oa any pretext Any infringement ef this rate ahou'd be reported to this office Prs Psymcnt Ilequired. Section 3 of the new Post Office Law absolutely rao bibits the delivery of any letter, newspaper, pamphlet or package whatever, nntil the postage charged thereon 4a paid. Postmasters are required to SUks oatsi that they "ha vc ot kkowihgly dklivhkd ob raa M1TTSD TO BE DILITIBED, TO ART P1BSON, ABT KAIL MATTBB OX WHICH TBI roSTAOB HAD SOT HEBS VAI AT THB TIHB OF SILITXKT." This Older wil hw strictly enforced. lE7Magiina, newspapers and all printed matter, sol.ject te postage, mnat be retained until it js paid for either as a transient package or for a quarter.

Rjadixo, Jolt 1, 7863. J. KNABB, P. M. THE UIGEW00D PIPE AND TOBACCO CASE.

Style, Comfort and Economy. FOR SALS AT O. C. MALTZBERGEU'S Tobacco and Segar Store, 85 IE. PENN STREET.

Military Publications. HECULKR has just received a fall assortment C. ef MILITARY BOOKS for the use of officers and soldiers. Also an assortment of Wiitlng Materials far soldiers te whieh heiavites their atientioa at the Cheap Book Store, No. 2, North Sixth the Keystone uouse, ueaaing, ra July 11 lw A STOUT HEALTHY LAD, about li years of age.

lY. to learn the fine Boot and Shoe makiag Apply at JBly II 3t i 1 THIS OFFICE, AUGUSTUS VOLLMER'S WWr a a I ahaaa VIaaJ WALNUT STREET ABOTI UTB, RBAOiia, Pa. IHT Sweet new Catawba Wine now oa hand. Petit 8 The Oldest Stand In Berks Co. A A RON I.

STILL, manufacturer ef Wigs, Toupees, XX. itraias, uuris, ssousiacnes, ana rrisettes, ror gentlemen and ladlea. These articles are all made by himself and warranted. Prices moderate. Call at A.

L. Still's 8having and Hair Cutting Saloon, Rhoad'aBull oing, wasningion street aooveetn. Augl MERIDIAN HOUSE, Head of 14th Street, (Convenient to the Hospitals on Meridian Hill,) WASHINGTON, D. C. The subscribers furnish every description of GOODS, At the most reasonable prices.

LANE SIEGEL. W. H. LANK, Newark, N. J.

8. R. T. 8EQEL, Reading. Pa.

Junell EEWAED! I'HE above reward will be paid to any person who I will give information to the undersigned of the person or persons who matieiemsly barked the trees oa the Mineral Spring preperty.and broke the water pipe leaning irom toe sgeiman spring, or lor any damage done hereafter to any of the Water Company's proper ty, whether in the elty or In Muhlenberg or Alsaee townships, by cutting er injuring trees, fences, or oth erwise, or Ashing ia any ef their waters All parents or guaraians are earnestly requested to keep their cnuaren irom commiuiocanr or tne above offences as they will be held responsible for the same. M. B. SCULL. Snperintendeat ef the Readies Water ConiDanT.

She Celebrated Ringgold Cornet and String Band, OF READING, can be engaged for PIC MICS. PARADES, EXCURSIONS, CELEBRATIONS Ac aoDWinsr to May26tf JOHN M. BROWN. 8ec'v North 7th between Washington and Walnut. McCLELLAN HOUSE! CORNER OF EIGHTH AND GREEN STREETS.

In the immediate vicinity of the E. P. R. Denot THE UNDERSIGNED begs leave to announce to the pnblie that he has opened his new built Public House Ptivate Rooms and entrance for the use of the Ladies, and alt accommodations, which may be leuta lnanrstciaas uotei. uis Table and Bar will be kept well supplied, and everything done to please DIB gUBlH.

June 10 ly BERNARD GOBKA8, Proprietor. HOUSE SIGN PAINTING, GLAZING AND PAPERING. Done at the shortest notice and on the most reaaena ble terms. 8. U.

HOLLKNBACH. Nos. 63 and 6o North Fifth Street, rprina Heading Fa. Xjl.X)XXSeB "If RS. D.

O. HELLER would respectfully invito IvJL your attention to the various branches of busi ness which she has established, vis: Caps, Bead Dresses in great variety, Stamping for Braiding and Embroidery. Also, Pinking in all styles; has also pretty lot of Chints Trimmings for Wrappers and Children1 Clothing. Fourth st first house below Honsum's Hotel, on the corner. B.

Will receive orders for the making ef Mantillas, of all oy nana or roacnine June 11 4w SELLING OFF MILITARY GOODS AND Gum Blankets AT THE NEXT DOOR TO Union Bank, Srfb(orIyoGu0huDyRI Penn Street near Fifth. NIXON'S Cremorne Circus EXTEA ADVERXISEIIEIIT. II i OPENED 00 MQMIMG A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF Military Goods AT BROWN'S ALWAYS ON HAND. A FULL assortment of we 11 seasoned Lumber of all OL kinds, at the COMMISSION LUMBER YARD. Corner of 4th and Pine streets, Reading, Pa.

No charge for delivering Lumber in town. ap20tf J.KEELY CO SCO Kill A HALL. No. 369 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, WASHINGTON. D.

C. The undersigned would respectfully inform their numerous friends throughout Berks county, that thev have leased the above Hotel, and are now prepared to accommodate all who may favor them with their pat ronage. At our bar mar be found the best and ourest liquors, wniie tne taoio is supplies wttn tne best the market affords. THOM A3 HUM PHREY. aplT FRANK BITTING.

EXCHANGE HOTEL. Nos. 312 314 316 Greenwich BETWEEN READS AND DT7ANE EVAN MISHLER. Sup't July 1 C. H.

LOTZ, PAPER HANGER. EIGHTH 8TRKKT, ABOVE PENN, READING, PA, "11TORK done neatly, with despatch, and at reason IT abls prices. Electropathy. May 8 3m THE subscriber invites the attention of those afflicted with all kinds of Nervous Diseases. Dyspepsia, Rheumatism, to thia powerful remedial agnt as applied by hlra, according to the method of Professor Armltage, of Philadelphia JOHN MA1TLAND, fine street, Sad door oeiow eta, may 2m Keaaing, fa.

N. Persons who are very weak need not fear any niioaanui( riiouin 1 1 IB 11 iivmiuvpi. v. iuat current can be regulated and diffused through the sys tem, so as to prodaee no sudden snocK. nOTICE.

ALL those of my clients who have any business to transact with me, will please te sail on John 8. Richards. Esn who, during my absence, has kiadlv consented to take charge of the same. July 7 C. OSCAR WAGNER.

St CltELIOHNE circus: HUE MACAETE'S EUROPEAN CIRCUS. First appearance in AmrflL Madame Macarte haa great satisfaction announcing to the people of this country, that after au absence of several years she will again have the honor of appearing before them. Among the Royal Rritish Cirena is tbe beautiful Stud of English thorough bred, including the celebrated Mare, ij L. BLACK SWAN. Being the same Troupe with which in England, Ireland and Scotland she had the honor of performing before the most refined and numerous audiencce in every city in the Britieh Realm.

Madame Macarte's great Act, the i VENETIAN CARNIVAL 4 Will be remembered by those who witnessed her former efforts in this country. First appearance in America of JUS alUHIl UIUK, English humorist, known the most brilliant wit in England, and familiarly styled the COMIC MUSE. The elegant follies of this well, bred and gentlemanly clown will be occasionally diversified by tbe exceedingly comic grotesques of the famous First appearance in America of tho 8YR0 ARABIC TROUPE. Comprising Male and Female Jug glers, Acrobates, Contortionists. Prominent among the features of this troupe is the distinguished M'IXE CARROLL, Of European and celebrity.

This young and brilliant artiste is acknowledged by all, both in and out of the equestrian profession, to be the most perfect rider of tho age. In addition to the Star Company, the manager has secured an engagement with the renowned Wild Rider, Mr. 8TOITB. Mr. Stone's feats on horseback are all performed on his naked Steed.

Without saddle, bridle, or covering of any kind. His reckless and brilliant teapa over four barred gates and other barriers, while carrying his son upon his bead, and In various other attitudes, are considered the perfection of equestrian skill, and have justly entitled him to the distinction of Champion of the Arena." I. LATH ROP, The Kentuck Clown. JIM The Great Model Clown. The great romantio spectacle DICK TURPIN'S RIOK TO YORK, AND DEATH OF BLACK BESS.

ItaTratV M'Ml MACARTE. Wm Exhibit in Reading ON FRIDAY SATURDAY, July 17 and 18, 1863. Admission. 25 Cents. Reserved Seats, 50 Cents.

For Sale and To Let. Ter Dale Al STORT BRICK HOUSE, situate in 6th strset, below Canal Will be seld at a bargain asd on easy terms. Apply to ABRAHAM WAHL, Moss alley between Washington and Walnut sts. June2ltf FOR SALE. Cfi HOTJSIS.

uv Butiaiag lots. ISFarma. 4 Tracts of Timber Land And one Bond of $41000. Apply to JACOB 8CHMUCKEB, Real Estate' A ap 18 Sm Office, opposite the Court House SATiE. 1 HOUSES.

1 6 25 Building Lots. 3 Farms, 2 Mills, 6 Bonds and Mortgages. Apply to DANIEL 8. ZACHARIAS, Commercial Broker, Jnns2 3m No 29 Court Street, Reading. Desirable City Lots For Sale.

ri 'HE UNDERSIGNED offers at Private Sale, at med J. erate rates, 5 Building Lots on North Ninth Street. 1 .1 1. ti I II All. a 9 jduiiuiu nuin ou IK, uu fff au Aur; of Ninth Street.

3 Building Lots on the West side of Kerth Trath Street, and 14 Building Lots on the East side of Moss Alley. Tbe conditions will be made easy to purchasers, the proprietor being willing to leave two thirds of the purchase money stand on the premises, if secured by Bond and Mortgage, and allow payment to be made ia installments of lo, 20 and 60 Dollars, until the whole debt is paid, provided that one third of the purchase money is paid on delivery of the Deed. This is a rare chance for laborers and mechanics to secure homes, as the lots are in the neighborhood ef the Steam Force and the Industrial Works and asit is understood that all the Depots of the Junction Railroads will be put up near tbe property. Plans of the Lots may be seen at my office, er thai of C. Oscar Wagner, Court street.

FREDERICK LAUER. Reading. Jannajy 29, 1863. FOR RENT. THE RINGGOLD ARMORY, Penn streetabove 8th, is offered for rent.

Tbe premises will be fitted ap ror any business. For particulars apply to ap 26 tf c.b. Mcknight. TTO LET HE COMMODIOUS STORE ROOM In the Keystone Building, formerly occupied Crouse. Possession given immediately.

Apply to II. CROUSE, may lo tf Pearson's Building, 16 West Pena Street. Valuable Lot for Sale. rpHE LOT now occupied by E. Miltimore A Son as a Luroner xard.

Is offered at private sale or will be sold in lots to suit purchasers. Plan for subdivision Lot msy be seen by calling on T. Yardley Brown, Dentist. Terms easy. Any fuither information eaa be had by addressing JNO.

J. PARKER, "ay 24 tf West Chester, Pa. PURE SODA WATER. ICK COLD FRESH FROM THE FOUNTAIN AT DR. REUDI'S DRCO STORE No.

17 East Penn Square. Heading. 2w COOT! WAIJT23D AT TRACER'S HOTEL, late Beard's, corner ef th and Washington sts A good situation an 1 good wages will be guaranteed to a competent person..

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