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fioett oiliim wim that wo have wiuwmdlong time, was the drilling of tbecompany at tbe Market Ueaee on Tboredeyevening by Capt. ideally. It wae perfectlyfmanifest to all who witueeeed ibis display4the Captain possesses military genius of bo^ common order. His svstem of instruction isclear, thorough and concise—his tactics soundhis discipline uaeaoeptionahleThe noble bearing of the gallant captain, as hismanly figure moved gracefully along.1handsome face, radiant with entbu-glearned in the sunlight, struck ell tbebeholders with iatensest admiration. Tbe cleartones of bis roice, as bo gavemuck succession, tbe orders to shoulderground, trail and present arm a, to right wheel.riend file left, inspired tbe troops under bis command with a eteadv bravery, and a confidencelender, that no danger could countert, while hie eatreme affability and gentleman- ^ courtesy must have won the affection of hie acomrades in arms. We left tbe ground, satisfied J |country has nothing to fearforeign invasion or latest ins fee, as long I uas we heve such staunch defenders as tbe Captain and hia gallaat band.
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Burlington Daily Hawk Eye and Telegraph
Burlington, Iowa, US
Sat, Jul 04, 1857
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