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of Virginia the imperative necessity OF timely
provision of winter clothing for our troops.
1t has already been suggested in this paper that
every family furnish ftntn their stock of bed
clothes, pair Of blankets for the army. Such
donation could, with very few exceptions, be made
without the least Inconvenience to the donors, most
of whom have abundant supply, and if made,
would 90 very far towards contributing to the
comfort of every Firginisn in the army.
Every soldier will also want, to carry him
through the winter campaign, twO or three pairs OF
good, stout yarn socks; these, we hope, will be
furnished to a large extent by the ladies OF our
State, each of whom can, with little material
and few days work, knit enough for soldier
The ladies have already done much, very much, to
fit out our men, and we think we know enough Of
their patriotism to believe that they have not yet
tired of the COED work. Many are the hardships
to which our gallant men must necessarily be sub
jscted during the winter; hardshipS which it would
be difficult for Us to imagine. Through wind,
and rain, and storm, and snow and ice they will
have oft-times to march. Good clothing heavy
blankets and strong shoes will be necessary for
them, and we have now but little time to spare in
preparing for their wants. Let us be at work.
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For single newspaper incose 10 cents.
Run the Blockade.
1t is reported that the Confederate steamer
Patrick Henry, run the blockade last night during
the fog and has gone out to sea.-Norfob Day
Book Aug. 10.
The Patrick Henry was formerly called the
jamestown. She ran between James river and New
York, and is fine and very fast steamer. As she
OF Tor ubnp las aardO IF is harAl
possible she got past the batteries and ,of-war
at Newport-News.
Congress.
The following nominations, made by the PreSi-
dent, as recommended by the Secretary of War,
were yesterday confirmed by Congress-
Brigadier-Generai =. o. Herbert, Of Louisiana.
Majors, John Il. Jones, ot Georgia. and Hugh NJ.
Leod, ofTexas.
Assistant Adiutant- General, with the rank of
Captain, Charles Stringfellow, of Virginia.
Congress also confirmed the appointment of Jesse
ID. Clemens, rs Confederate States Marshal of the
District OF Tennessee.
Gen. Watkins, commander of the Southern forces
in Missouri, is halt brother Of Henry Clay lie is
said to bear a close resemblance to the deceased
Employment for Girls. q,
81 advertisement in the Erdminer it appears
that two hundred 'ohite girls wanted in kicfr-
mond to make cartridges for Mr.. William w.
Smith.
AN INTEREsTING LETTER FROM THE
SEAT OF WAR.
A IIady's Experiences in Western Virginia.
We are permitted to insert the following:
GAULEY MOUNT, August II, 1861.
Since Mav our mails have been cut off from Bal
timore. Now, the kanawha valley is occupied by
Ohio troops as far as Gauley bridge and four
steamboats, running to Cincinnati. | send this
bv that route. / must tell you the history of
this campaign here. Mr.. i. was appointed
Colonel of seven counties in NAV, kanawha,
Fayette, etc, and we all left Richmond and
arrived safely at the farm. His headquarters
being Charlestown, forty miles off, and the enemy
threatening to cross the river, times were too
rerilnus for to 60 there, or for him to leave
The Union sentiment then so strong that the
people we're writing begging the troops to cross.
He tried conciliatory policy which had very
happy effect At last General Wise was sent out
with the Wise legion. They had a skirnlish at
SScary, four miles from Camp mpkins, and
troops took one Colonel, two Lieutenant Colonies,
two Captains, and one Lieutenant. Colonel Patton
shot in his right arm as he raised it to rally his
men, He suffered too much to be moved aad Col.
Norton, of Ohio was exchanged for him. The
other prisoners sent to RichT.ara Two
weeks ago General Wise received orders TO return
to the East and abandon the kRnawhn valley, not
so much on account of the enemy as because Gov
ingt0n was threatened. / however concluded TO
remain at the farm. Mr. T. wrote to General Cox,
the commander, to say circumstances over which
he mad no control, compelled him to abandon bis
farm and leave defenceless women and children on
it. The letter sent with flag OF truce -
! General Wise, in fact the whole command stopped
here and We had mattresses over the floors in all
the rooms The General was the only one allowed
room. The barn and stable were full on the pOrcheS
were men sleeping packed like herrngsi in barrel.
| The infantry left SUNDAY. Mr. T. brought up the
rear guard of cavalry Monday morning early. So
| close wes the enemy, numbering seven thousand
| men, that while were at dinner, Monday, juy
| 90 the servants rushed in to say the house was
| surrounded and two officers coming up the
porch. | told the family to remain in the dining
/ In ropts IN fhn itphn n ha
/ been their custom to fire voiley when entering
! house, in honor Of it, suppose Ny feelings were
not of the most agreeable sort rs you may mag ine
! | opened the front door and introduced mysef-in.
| vlted them to be seated on the porch. | remained
! standing, occupying the space, fearing rush OF
| the intruders They evidently thought that Mr..
| 7. had fingered, but | assured them my honor
he was not in the house. Mr.. r. had left me a copy
| of his letter to General Cox, which showed them.
| Finally they took little whiskey (only the Off
cers) and insisted on writing me note requesting
! all who call themselves soldiers, to treat me
! lady; " Which was fortunate thing for me. 4 set
of rul1ans came with shoVels etc, on Tuesday at
| six. They were outlaws entirely. received them
| on the porch. They asked for whiskey, which
they did not get. gave them milk, bread and meat
| | found A perfectly quiet, lady-like manner had
its effect on them. They asked when Mr.. T. left.
I told them | was not there to answer such ques-
tions, that felt General Cox would protect
! me, and should report everything to him. The
| officer called the Off finding nothing but a
wards Major Seiper came up to say General Cox
fully acknowledged the right Mr. I. had to send
! him such letter, and would have called himself,
! but his horse would not cross the ford. General
Wise burnt Gauley bridge after the troops crossed
to detaiu them. General Cox and mis- staff officers
called next day and dned with me- Strange to
say General Cox sat IN the same seat at table that
| General Wise always preferred. An officer dineC
here on Wednesday who told he ordered one
hundred guns to be fred at Mr. T. Fortunately,
though it was destructive to the trees around, the
range too high. Y ou may judge how agreeable
| their remarks were. Sometimes nv patience and
politeness nearly gave out. We have guard oi
twenty-four men aad two officers, relieved daily
The officer of the day calls twice to see that
| am not intruded on. General Cox says he will
make it personal matter to protect me. The men
are rufans; the officers very respectful. General
Cox is a refined, elegant gentleman. w have beer
highly honored by both parties, as Captain u
jennings Wise sent me guard every night pro-
tect me from the Union men. | never shall forge
General Wise for his interest in us. He entreated
me not to stav here and offered to detain the com
mand two DAYS to escort me. Had | left, in two
hours one would have recognized the property
They say it is saved by my courageous conduct.
deserve no credit whatever. 1t was a feeling o
utter desperation and the responsibility OF my
childreu's lives. j.. is never seen. They do no
know l have a daughter. Mr.. 7. heard is il
command at the White Sulphur. The creates
tr al is being cut off from all communication with
him. Fortifcations on the farm above and below
me-picket guards extending several mles-tw
hundred m mo mails to Lewisburg-country peo
pie afraid to bring me letter. This is what havt
to endure. The children say am prisoner o
war, but don't know it. | filled with DISCUS
often. After General Wise's carriage was at th
door he b-gged me to let him take E, and told he
she should be "the child of the brigade" As tn
officers had made kind of pet of her she wishe
to 90. | wish she in Richmond. | have
German gentleman here as tutor, very ac
8 compished man. He is kind of protector. J. i
a surgeon in Mr.. T.'s regiment. 1t is first-rat
place Will you have the charity to write to me
| would like to get paper. Please send me tn
Erchange as | can get it now. | have not yet toll
YOU the State is to be divided as far as the sTor
will cut. Gov. PierpOnt made requisition o
these were sent here in consequence. One thou
sand left in CharestowD, and on all the rout
enough to keep the people quiet. Might is right S
the officers Informed me yesterday. Mr. L. doe
q not own blade of grass here, but my privat
O rights are respected. You may imagine how dC
lightfuy we are situated and how their pleasar
remarks reshed.
The picket guard annoy me by burning th
g fences, letting out the stock, msking fires in tf
u barn-yard to give the barn a chance of burning
we have it filled with wheat and hay. 1t ofte
provokes | have a very faithful white ma
who reports to me and | send for the officers an
, have it remeded.
i am ashamed to send you SO careless lette
u but five officers have been here all day. One h
lust informed me that this place is being examine
to use for a large encampment.
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