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identially saved his life. Dr. York, surgeon of the 54th Illinois, while passing through the court-house, was approached by some one behind, who took deliberate aim and shot him dead, the pistol being placed so close to him that the powder burned his coat! So far as we can learn, Dr. York was not actively engaged in the affray, save in his professional capacity as surgeon, and in trying to restore order. A soldier, Alfred Swim, of company G., 54th Illinois, was shot, and taken to Drs. Allen and Van Meter's office, where he soon died. Mr. Swim lived somewhere near Causey, in Clark county, where he leaves a wife and three children. He is spoken of by all as having been an excellent soldier and a good citizen. william G. Harl, Deputy Provost Marshal, was shot in several places, in the head and vitals; his wounds are probably mortal.--James Goodrich, company c., 54th Illinois, received a shocking wound, being shot in the bowels; his wound, we fear, will prove mortal. Unharm