19 September 1861

COLONEL WALLACE'S REGIMENT.--A regiment of infantry is now being raised by Colonel Edward E. Wallace, who served with distinction in the Mexican war, and who has returned from the three-months service. Several recruiting stations have been opened, the headquarters being at the Government buildings, Chestnut street, below Fifth. Ten companies are organizing, and from appearances the regiment promises to be one of the best that have yet left the city. The pay of recruits commences as soon as sworn in, when they are also equipped and immediately sent out to camp. Colonel Wallace has selected Camp Wallace [sic; actually Camp Edwards], on Islington lane, opposite the Odd Fellows' Cemetery, where the quarters and rations are of the best, and every facility afforded the men for drill. They will be well clothed and cared for. The best officers have been selected to command the regiment, among whom is Lieutenant Colonel George W. Todd, who served with Colonel Wallace during the Mexican war, and who has returned from the three-months service. Young men who wish to join a respectable regiment, and one which will leave soon for the seat of war, have now a fine opportunity afforded them.