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nder the command of Capt. Conrad. In order to make all boys of that age bear a portion of the military burthens, squads were appointed from time to time to pick up those who skulked and force them into line. Yesterday morning Captain Conrad rent out a squad, as usual, and when they arrived at the depot they halted for a breathing spell. Whilst waiting young Poythress loaded his masked, and in attempting to put the butt of it on the ground, the hammer struck the edge of the platform, causing the cap to explode and the gun to fire, the ball passing through his own head and wounding him morally. He was immediately conveyed to Seabrook's warehouse hospital, where every attention was given him. The accident caused a gloom to spread over the rest of the company, for young Poythress was a favorite with his companions, and was cheerful and intelligent. Let his fate be a warning to all who handle fire-arms, and especially so to the hundreds of youths now entering into military companies.