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A LIBERAL PROPOSITION.

AT a regimental Muster in Berkeley county, Va,
few days ago, the assembled multitude was ad-
dressed by Charles James Faulkner, Esq, in behalf
OF an effort to raise company Of Volunteer Rifle
men for the Texan service. The Martinsburg Re
publican says, Mr.. F. took brief review Of the
causes of the war now existing between this coun-
try and Mexico-making strong appeal to the pa
triotism of the young men Of the country In CON
clusion, he remarked that he would obIigate him
self to give every Berkeley Volunteer who would
serve twelve months, and receive an honorable dis
charge, $50 acres of Texas land. Between DO and
30 have enrolled their names, and it was believed
the Company would be fully organized in few
days. MIR. Faulkner. who is sterling Wing, and
gentleman of fine talents is large landhoider in
Texas-Whio
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NEW ENGINE OF WAR

Mr.. Benjamin Reynolds and his brother, of New
York, have invented new engine OF war, which
they call Projecting Engine, and which is thus
described in the n. Y. Herald:
''The principle upon which it is constructed, is
perfectly simple-and it is capable of propelling
twenty, thirty or any number Of balls, by a centr-
*sgali power, to the ordinary distance as that by
'either a cannon or musket, and with equal force
and velocity. This engine is worked in the same
manner as the fire engine--by the aid of manual
labOr-and with the power of steam could be made
far more effective in storming fortress, than reg
ular battery.-'There is neither steam, nor powder,
nor gas, nor any of the ordinary aids which are re-
quired to work engines of war; The model which
we have seen, resembles windlass, placed hori-
zontally, at the upper verge of which is placed a
small barrel, about the size of bunderbuss Four
teen leaden balls, weighing each one and half
ounce, were placed at Il certain part of the engine,
and four men were set to work, in the same man
ner as II they were turning winnowing' machine
Having worked the engine, which was placed a
distance OF seventy or eighty yards from a target
with moderate strength, the balls We're propelled
with velocity equal to that of musket and shat
tered TO pieces and perforated the plank The in
ventor states that it is capable of projecting 1000
balls minute, and could do execution equal to one
hundred muskets. But this model is capable OF
being applied to large cannon. At cost of a few
thousand dollars, within two months, the inventor
could construct one or more projecting engines ca
pable of propelling cannon-ball with equal power
and velocity as if shot from the ordinary cannon by
the aid Of powder also, of discharging one thousand
per minute, by the aid of steam power"
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THE NATIONAL FAIR.

The collection of specimens Of American skill
and enterprise in the various departments of art
and manufacture, at the Great National Fair now
in progress at Washington, it is said far exceeds
any expectation which had been formed of it by the
gratified thousands who have focked to witness it.
AS one of the accounts remarks ''The opponents of
the American SYSTEM not less than It's friends. have
been overwhelmed with the proofs afforded by this
exhibition of our entire ability to be independent of
all foreign aid-and the exclamation is common
from all sides, 1--WE want nothing better than Anne
RIGA can produce"
We observe that own State, Virginia, is not
unrepresented in this grand display of National In
dustry. She has put in most creditable specimens
of her manufactures in cotton goods, machinery,
rifles and fbwlng pieces, Of superior finish, THESE
latter are from SUTHERLAND of Richmond, at prices
varying from $50 to $50, and are pronounced de-
cldedly cheaper than the imported and better ); an
elegant Paxhan cannon, fabricated by j. r. AMBER
SON, esq, at the Tredegar Foundry, Richmond, and
Broadmeadow Steel, considered equal to the best
English cast steel.
The editor OF the New York Tribune, who has
visited the Fair, states the following fact, which is
truly significant one ga Boston importer--m-
PEELED by pure philanthropy, of course-has for a
portion of this session of Congress occupied COM
mittee room of the capitol as an exhibition room of
choice specimens of British manufactures, compar-
ing the quality and price with what he sets forth as
like specimens of American fabrics. This gentle
man has been waited on in behalf of the Managers
of the National Fair, and invited to take his choice
Of the tables in the exhibition, and there show his
British specimens against the American fabrics
which he has done his best to dsparage. This
would be no one-sided comparison, but an actual
test, each party selecting its own goods. lie has
declined The limitation. Every one can make his
own comment
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GEN. TAYLOR.
own CONNER

A friend in New Orleans to whom we have been
indebted for numerous favors in the way of newspa-
pers, giving intelligence from our Army in Texas,
thus writes us under date OF the 18th:
81 opine "Old Rough and Ready" (the name
our troops have given to Gen. Taylor, has carried
''the war into Africa" by this time, as he had re-
ceived ample and timely reinforcements from this
city TO enable him to do So have heard, though
have not seen it stated in any of the printed ac-
counts, that Gen. Taylor wears in action "slock-
ing bad hat" and common striped shirt. This is
done to prevent recognition by the enemy, as they
are famous for firing point-blank at the officers.
Hence the name our troops have given him."
''J'he war of course produces great commercial
distress and bankruptcy here, which will extend in
due time to other cities"
An officer of the Army thus writes of Gen. Tay-
lor-"During the two battles of the 9Th and 9th
Gen. T. headed his troops in the most cool and gal
liant manner. His escape from hurt seems almost a
miracle. He has won the hearts of his soldiers bv
his willingness to share with them the most immi-
nent peris. His motto is 81 wish no man to 90
where | am not willing to lead" He has been
dubbed "Old Rough and Ready"
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Correspondence of the Baltimore American.
W,suINcToN Nav OC

AsHINGTON, May 70.
The Investigating Committee make slow work
but the Committee to investigate the facts in rea-
ton to Mr.. lngersol, will report at an early day
The Discussing Clerk, (Mr. Stubbs) will be re-
garded as one of the principal offenders, and will
no doubt lose his office. Mr.. Tyler will have GER
tain heterogeneous submitted to him, to answer in
writing, Ohe other committee have summoned him
in person to be presently
Mr.. Adams, Mr.. j. Y. Mason, and Mr.. Cush-
ing are summoned to answer certain questions as to
the practices of the Committee on Foreign Rela-
tons. This subject, from long delay has lost much
OF Its interest, but the time of reporting will give it
freshness. Mr.. Webster will be entirely acquitted,
and the charges fall with severe Indignation upon
the heads Of those who made them
One OF the specifications, you will remember, was
corruption of the public press This sentrey dis
proved. The only money paid to any press was for
printing some blank forms of petitions.
Mr. Tyler, learn, was expected to reach the
city this evening.
hear it said this evening that in consequence of
Gen. Taylors great success, he will be suffered to
remain at the head of the Army.
The law introduced by Mr. Berrien of Ga to-day
in the Senate, provides that the receiving Of any
letters of marque from any foreign Prince or State
in violation of treaty with the o. States shall be
punished as piracy, and the Circuit Courts of the
U. ). are empowered to try and determine accor-
dinghy.
The President day nominated Gen Taylor to
the Senate as Brew Major General, and the nom
nation was unanimously confirmed by the Senate.
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FOR COMPANY OFFICERS AND PRI-
YATES

Coat-Dark blue cloth. single breasted. three
rows ot buttons on the breast, ten in each row. at
equal distances the distance between the outer
rows and centre row to be four inches at top and
two at bottom, measuring from the centre or eyes
OF the buttons; blind buton-hoes Of black twist or
narrow black braid, from the centre buttons to the
corresponding buttons in the outer rows; stand-up
collar, to meet in front with hooks and eyes, and rise
no higher than to permit the free turning of the chin
over It, For officers, to be edged all round with
silver lace. three quarters of inch wide, with two
straps Of the same lace, four and half inches in
length on each side, running back from the front,
terminated by button. Non-commssioned Off
GERS and privates to wear white worsted lace in
stead Of silver. Cuff three inches deep. with four
blind button-holes Of black twist, or narrow braid,
extending from four buttons, placed across on each
and two small buttons lat the fastening Skirts to
reach no lower than the middle Of the thigh, with
four blind holes of black twist, or narrow braid. on
the pocket flaps, to correspond with the buttons
TrOwsers-From the LIST October to 30th April,
dark blue cloth or cashmere from LIST May to 3Oth
September, white linen OF cotton.
Cap-Black leather, round, with bell-crown.
plated or silver scales and eagle.
Pompons--White. in silver or plated socket
Buttons-Silver or plated, convex, seven eighths
of an inch diameter, the Arms of Virginia.
Wings-Silver scales and bullion for officers.
For non commissioned officers the same as for Off
cers except the bullion. For privates white metal
scales. Nome commissioned officers to wear white
worsted lace instead of silver.
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BY THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA.
A PROCLAMATION.

The Congress Of the U. States having, by an act
approved on the 18th May, 1916, declared that
state of war exists between the Republic of Mexico
and that Of the United States and the President of
the United States being by said act authorized "to
call for and accept the services Of any number of
volunteers, not exceeding $4,000 for the purpose Of
enabling the Government OF the United States to
prosecute said war to speedy and successful ter
minaton - and having called upon the Executive
Of this State, under date Of the 10Th nst 'o cause
to be enrolled and held in readiness for muster into
the service Of the United States three Regiments of
Infantry" to be composed Of volunteer corps
Now, therefore, l, William Smith. Governor of
Virginia, by virtue of the authority with which
am invested, do announce to my feliow-citizens my
readiness to receive, for the purpose aforesaid ten
der of the services of thirty companies of volunteers
to be formed into regiments when mustered into the
service of the United States. These companies
must have the organization of the army of the Uni
ted States, and in their rank and file must consist
of "a men, not over 45, nor under lS wears OF age
and of full ''physical strength and vigor" Exist
ing volunteer companies, rendering their services,
will be permitted to retain their existing uniform ;
but all new companies must strictly conform. in
their uniform, to that prescribed by the general or
der Of March, 1884.
No officer of militia, no matter what his grade,
Will forfeit ms commission by entering into the pro-
posed volunteer service.
For the information Of the public, the uniform
before referred to, as well the company organi-
! cation of the army of the United States, will be
found in the subjoned general oeder.
| The call to arms has, upon the generous and the
brave, magical effect. To the Virginian it has
never been made in vain. Other States are rushing
to fields Of danger and Of glory and the sons Of the
Cavaliers will not be outstrpped in this noble race
of patriotism and duty.
Given under my hand, as Governor, and under
the lesser seal of the Commonwealth, a,
[sEAL Richmond, this 23d day of May, in the
year of our Lord eighteen hundred and for
ty-siX, and of the Commonwealth the
SEVENTEEN. VIM SMITH
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VIRGINIA FEMALE INSTITUTE.

The cornerstone of the elegant building designed
for the Virginia Female Institute was laid on Mon
day last with considerable pomp and ceremony. A
procession was formed about O'Clock at the house
temporarily occupied by the Institute, consisting of
the Sons of Temperance, the Masonic Fraternity.
the Pupils attached to Mr.. Powers School, the
Young Ladies of the Institute, its Teachers and
Trustees, and Members of the Common Council.
preceded by the fine Band OF the Light Infantry,
which marched through the principal streets to the
site of the building. After the corner stone was
adjusted to its place with the usual ceremonies by
the Masonic Fraternity, the procession moved to the
Episcopal Church, where elegant address, suited
TO the occasion, was delivered by the Rev. Mr.
CAsTLEMAN. The arrangement for the ceremonies.
we believe, had been brief and hurried, but they
were all of a most creditable and imposing charac-
ter.
The building will now be pushed forward with
energy, and is expected to be completed about the
first of January.
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UNIFORM OF THE INFANTRY.
FIELD OFFICERS.

Coat-Dark blue cloth, single breasted, three
rows OF buttons on the breast, ten in each row, at
equal distances the distance between the outer
rows and the centre row to be four inches at top,
and two at bottom, measuring from the centre or
eyes OF the buttons; blind button holes Of black
twist OF narrow black braid, from the centre but
tons to the corresponding buttons in the outer rows
stand-up collar, to meet in front with hooks and
eyes, and rise no higher than to permit the free
turning OF the chin over it, to be edged all around
with gold lace, three quarters of inch in width,
with two straps of the same lace, four and half
inches In length OIL each side, running back from
the front, terminated by button each. Cuff three
inches deep, with four blind button holes OF black
twist or narrow braid, extending from four buttons
placed across each, and two small buttons at the
fastening Skirts to reach to the bend of the knee,
with blue tum- backs, or turn-backs marked with
cord the bottom of the skirts not less than three
and half, more than five inches broad, with
star OF silver at the connecting point of the turn
backs each skirt two hip buttons to range with
the lower buttons on the breast two buttons at the
opening of the pocket of each skirt collar and cuffs
Of blue cloth, plain or embroidered at pleasure.
Buttons silver or plated convex-with the arms
of Virginia on them.
Sword and Scabbard-Sraight sword. silver hiIt
and white grippe; scabbard, steel OF plated sword
knot, silver cord and tassel sword belt, black lea
Their, to be worn over the coat.
Sash-Scarlet silk net, with bullion fringe ends !;
sash to go twice round the waist, and to tie on the
left hip to be worn under the belt
Epaulets-Silyer.
Hat-Cocked, without binding fan or back part
eleven inches the front or cock nine inches, each
corner six inches black ribbons on the two front
sides. Loop and cockade-Navy blue silk cockade,
six inches diameter; loop, silver, eleven inches
long, ornamented with the arms of Virginia in silver
Plume-White cock feathers, falling from an
upright stem, eight inches long, in silver socket.
Tassels-Silver, with worked hangers.
Cravat or Stock black.
Trowsers-From ist October to Both April,
lark blue cloth or cashmere; from lst May to 30th
September, white linen or cotton.
Boots worn under the trowscrs.
Spurs-Silver or plated.
G1Oces-Whjte.
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GOVERNORS PROCLAMATION FOR yoLUN.
TIERS

We publish in this paper Gov. Smiths Proela-
nation for the enlistment Of thirty companies Of vo-
lunteers, of "a each, not over As nor under 1S
years of age. Volunteer companies already in COM
mission will retain their present uniform; but all
new companies must have the uniform prescribed
by the act of March, 1884. The volunteers are re-
qiired to be ready 10 march when called for, but in
the meantime are advised not to abandon their regl
lar vocations The following is the form of enrol
ment:
'We, the undersigned, do hereby engage to
serve in volunteer company of infantry TO sonsti-
ute portion Of the three regiments required for the
service of the United States, according TO the terms
of act Of Congress providing for the prosecution
Of the existing war between the United States and
the Republic Of Mexico approved the 18th. May,
1S16-and to hold ourselves in readiness for mus
ter into the service Of the United States when cali
cd upon by the Governor of Virginia"
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THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 1916.
ARRIVAL OF THE GREAT BRITAIN

The steamer Great Britain arrived at New York
on Friday morning, bringing Liverpool dates to the
9th. The Oregon notice resolution had been re-
ceived.-Its terms were regarded as mild and in
offensive, and as the London Sun says, "as friend
ly towards England as the most sincere friends of
peace in the two countries desire" The money
market, however, was influenced by it rather unfa
vor,bly The Free Traders and Protectionists
were still battling away in Parliament. The Irish
coercion bill was at stand. No other items of
interest
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THE EPISCOPAL CONVENTION.

This body has attracted large number of visiters
TO Petersburg, and its sessions. as well as the
Church services, attract large crowds.
Bishop Johns preached the Convention Sermon
on Wednesday, and was listened to by as many
persons as could get seats
On Thursday night the Rev. Dr. Tying of New
York, preached TO the largest congregation we have
ever seen in the Church. The pews, the aisles,
the gallery for white persons, and that set apart for
colored people, were crammed, and around the
doors crowds of persons stood, glad TO catch a
glimpse OF the eloquent speaker, or to hear word
now and then.--Petersbuvg jatetigencer.
The Convention adjourned on Saturday
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o. The Charlottesville Advocate publishes let
ter from Sergeant Major BRAND of the Army Of &C
cupaton in Texas, to his father G.. NJ BRAND. esq.
of that place. giving description of the two battles
recently fought with the Mexicans. He describes
the army OF the enemy in no fattering terms. He
says-"Such looking soldiers, half clothed, half
1t is supposed where one of the enemy was shot, six
threw down their muskets and ran for their lives
acowardly set of nuattocs, in fact all colors, from
the white man to the dark African" The writer
remarks-''NOw that the war is over, we expect to
have thousands Of vounteers.--We have long been
looking for a reinforcement" This squite charac-
erstic of the Irregular" but we doubt his opinion
as to the war being over.
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PRESBYTERIAN GENERAL ASSEMBLIES.

The two General Assemblies Of the Presbyterian
Church, convened in Philadelphia on Thursday
last
The Old School assembled at Dr. Boardman's
church Dr. Krebs, the late Moderator, preached
the annual sermon after which Rev. DIR. Hodge,
of Princeton, chosen Moderator. The term
Bishop having been applied to clergymen present
ing their credentials it was resolved that the an
cent usage be adhered to, and that the title of Mir
lister be invariably used.
The New School assembled at DIR. Barry's
church. DIR. Eddy, the late Moderator, preached
the annual sermon and then the Rev. DIR. Cox
was chosen Moderator, by IS votes to az for the
Rev. George Duffield. DIR. Hatfield was elected
Clerk
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HEAD QUARTERS ARMY OF OccUpATIoS, ,
Resaca del la Palma, May 1, 1916. s
fORDERs-No. 50. |

1. The Commanding General congratulates the
army under his command upon the signal success
winch has crowned its recent operations against the
enemy. The GOODNESS and steadiness of the troops
during the action Of the Sth and the brilliant i'm
Petuosty with which the enemy's position and ar
tillery were carried on the 9th, have displayed the
best qualities OF the American soldier. To every
officer and soldier of his command the General
publicly returns his thanks for the noble manner in
which they have sustained the honor OF the service
and OF the country. While the main body of the
army has been thus actively employed the harrison
left opposite Matamoras has rendered no less distin
guished service by sustaining a severe cannonade
and bombardment for many successive DAYS The
army and the country, while justly rejoicing in this
triumph Of our arms, will depore the loss Of many
brave officers and men, who fell CALAMITY in the
hour of combat.
9. II being necessary for the Commanding Gene
raj to visit Point Isabel on public business, Col
Twiggs will assume command of the corps of the
army near MaiamOras, including the garrison Of
the field work lie will occupy the former lines Of
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GENERAL ORDERS.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OFFIcE,2
Richmond, May %, 1876.
The following organization of Volunteer Corps
for service under the requstOn of the President of
the United States will be observed:
A company of Infantry will consist of
| Captain,
| First Lieutenant
] Second Lieutenant,
Sergeants,
Corporals,
Musicians, and
Ga Privates.
when called into service, three Regiments of Infan-
ty-each Regiment to consist Of
| Colonel,
| Lieutenant Colonel,
| Major,
| Adjutant, Ga Lieutenant of one Of the COM
panies, but not in addition
Sergeant Major,
Quarter-Maser Sergeant
2 Principal Musicians, and
III Companies, according to the organization
above.
Volunteer Corps now in commission rendering
their services, and all new corps which may be
raised for this service, will send to this department.
with the tender OF service, written engagement
signed by all the members, to serve for twelve
months after they shall have arrived at the place of
rendezvous, to the end of the war; unless sooner
ischarged-according to their discretion.
Old corps will retain the uniform now worn by
them new corps will uniform according to the pat
tern prescribed
No man under the rank of commissioned officer
will be received, who is in years apparently over
fortyfive or under eighteen, who is not in physi-
cal strength and vgor.
Commandments Of regiments within which volun-
teer corps for this service shall be raised will SUI
perntend the enrolment the election of officers in
spect the company, and certify the whole to this
Al. II
will then be issued to the officers for all nec CORPS
Existing corps will be inspected in like manner and
sign TIE enrolment.
Companies, when enrolled and commissioned,
will hold themselves in readiness for muster into
the service of the United States achen called for
but it is recommended to the members not to aban-
don their ordinary occupations in the meantime, fur
ther than to give such attention TO training as may
be convenient. BY command.
WIN. II. RICHARDSON, Adj't Gen.