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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-01-03

Ny DEAR Sir: have received and ac-
scepted yonr resignation of the office of
Secretary of War, aud not wishing to i'm
pose upon you the task OF performing its
mere routine duties. which YOU have so
kindly offered to do. l have authorized the
Postmaster General to administer ftbe af-
fairs OF the Department until your success
sor. shall be appointed.
Yours, very respectfully,
JaAEs BUCHANAN.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-01-03

Tue New York Ledger says skating is a
glorious exercise-as graceful as dancing
and far more healthfuli and. certainly there
is nodelicacy of the season more deiecta-i
BILE in the estimttiou.ot men ee taste, than
E4dy on, ace. :
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-01-03

VERY UnLlGrNG.-When a man wants,
money or assistance, the world,tas;a rule,l
is very Obliging and iudolent, n6diets him
want it.-PuqcA.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-01-03

In New Haven. the carriage business,
owing to the troubles in the country, has
been almost destroyed. Many hundred
worklncn are out of work.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-01-03

THE people in Oshkosh, wis,-dOp't be-
liete Ia railroads. They pulled up forty
newly laid Chicago and North
WESTERN - s''e,
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a new opera house. ia 70 ,be built in New
York-something small and cosy,ywhere
you can lonf in, chat with the ladies aud
hear st"ve or two without paying a
fortune for it.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-01-03

The Florence corFespoldeht.of the Pro-
yiaence Journal, says thai mo ,lesg than
fifty American families are now d6micilotl
in that city.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-01-03
uExEcur,yr 9AgsTog 81 'T0.,.'35 Dse 81 7Iaeo J.

"ExEcUrivE MANSION, Dec 27, 1850.
"SIR; 1t is evident now, from tile action
of tho Commander of Fort Moultris, that
the solemn pledges of this Government
have been violated by Major Anderson. In
my Judgment butone remedy is nov left
us by which to vindicate our honor aud
prevent civil war. 1t is in vain now to
hope for confidence on the part of the
people of South Carolina In ahy far,ber
pledges as to the action Of the military.
One remedy only Is siefIs and that is 10
withdraw the garrison from the harbor OF
Charleston altogether. I hope the Presi-
dent viii allow me to make that order at
once. This order. in my judgment, can
alone prevent bloQdshed and civil war,
"JoHx B. FtpXD, Secretaty;of War.
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oFFIcIAI CoRREsPoNDENcE.

WAE DErARTMEST, Dec. 90, 1850.
SIN On the evening os the 27th instant
read the following paper to Jou in pres
enCe of tile Cabinet: r-S ~
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-01-03
F. A. BRENTLINGER e GO.

F. A. BRENTLINGER & co.
E1E9 LEANETO SAY THAT THEY HAVE OPEN.
AJedn Pharmaceutical and Prescription Store in No.
lhl Market ntEret' where they will be- IIsustdt0
serve those who may feel disposed to call Their
Ing physelens prescriptions cannot fail to give CON
ddcnce tu all.
Physicians and Druggists requiring phar,unceliti-
cal ana chemical PREPARATIONS for their own dis
pen'ug' nfinll and uniform strength, us by the u g
Pharmapin, can have them prepared at the shortest
notice, We being nOw provided with all necessary
apparatus. [octlsl =: A. BRENTLINGER co. .
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New York Paper, YY YareliI0IiSi8F5l

ANB PRIgROSLY. WHERE PAPER DgALiB8
tsnoksFsler4 statiopcrE, Bi1derS, PrtBiSr1 aud
by purchasing from dTEt handS. - - 49,
Having Increased our AianuEleturfuR ,S
can offer great Inducements 20 af 81 m nj n I'D
poFs such aS ato usually sold by Paper
Ledger aud Fiat PaneLa, F0olseap, Letter E0S s'
5'esi @ ESlla nidf III kIsG56
!Ih TEenSh EaPe9 CoIorel PNPsrS4 Tisl9e. BiHistpt7
Trunk and Straw Board, lottilf ete, etc= i8snhs
Aote, Bond llraEirg,s Banl tnre1bIiS Fsrti2tIlaf,
attentIoA ilald 70 euPrlsib9 Hanks With H3k.NokS
anu ''st!si aud Account luPOps sch6olS RAJ EeH5t,
asisr; i tlsTsSmeI and Profe4olal men. yillhss5S
to thu shest. Blue and White, Move and ialj n
taeI complete Paper Bazaar. eeI GoF- ,eiTrnHSIn
ana save yourntoney. Orders by mail, aseSmpsnIed
Bnu. f5553sFs (4NIsiIS 1 "a Inn M ~ P7es Pstes
aPg-lyEz- Paper saSellonssaii NJ ekmel ~ q
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=
T.tllen eonsider6d the honor Of the Ad-
ministratiOn pleds "a TO maintain the troops
10 the position they occupied : fer such had
been the ASSURANCES given TO the gentle-
men of South Gardtina who had right to
speak for her, sSouth Carolina, on tho
other hand, gave reciprocal pledges that
.nS force should BE bronght by them against
tile properly Of the United States. The
sole object Of both parties to these ,reeipro-
cal pledges was 70 prevent collision and
the etfusiOn of.blOod, in the hope that some
means might be found for peaceful ac-
rommoda dation Of the existing troubles, the
two' Houses of Congress having 6eth.Faiscd
committees looking 70 that o5ieet:s,
Thus Affairs stood until fthe action of
Major nderson 81 d uhtortunat tely Whilg
Commissioners gers on their way 70 the
Cqpitatpn eelnf mission I5dl. .i6g to
the aydldapee e6 bloo5shed has -somplIes-
ted ms ~ tle existing manner. Cur
refusal or even dslly 70 place affairs
stsek al they st6od pnder our agreement
invites rolist0ds and must inesfIabIy if-a
RugnFate civil Nsr.s Eeann6e ennseut u
s1.e th4. Eeit ot inch % ePlhmity.
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daily 9utelltqe0tet.
TERMS OF ADYERTIs1NG. :

rwELtb soup LANES OF NoSPAREn. Ion oSE tscr. on
LEss, MAKE SQuAHE
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-01-03

FIRE AND INLAND NAVIGATION
ska accepted At terms consistent with s0lVeney anil
fair profit.
Especial attention gtueh To OInsuruHce Of THELLLNCJ
and C6nteHtS J0T terms Of one TO fee years.
The progress Of this Corporation has been stabI
and uninterrupted through senzgus Of financial sun
shine and storm exempt fror
weeping cunfHgratiOnS and maritime disaster. u,
ing long cst"biHled, ona cash basis the troubles
the credit system affect us in material particular
Dnring "hard times the security Of reliable Inru
IL nm imperative duty-the ability OF property
holders toEnatnin loss being, then much ieaSanpd
Policies i3sued without delay, and all business at
tended to with dispatch and hdCIity. hJ
n. C.sARTHUR, Agent,
0fice over the Bank OF Wheeling.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-01-03
IN sUR NC a.
A5ETNA
Insurance Co. of Hartford.
INCORPORATED 1919.
Capital 4 Surplus, 81, 2,l9l,1OO.O2.
The INCOME OF this Company Is DOUBLE that d
any other Fire Iusurance Corporation IN the
United SthtFs.

United States.
Assets, January 4, i $50.
Cash In hand, Doposites In aFtf Bauk &2Sl as a.
'Sh IN transit and In hands Of 297 IS
y = Treas" Notes, and accrued 900 40
~ :; Stocks per Ct senli.aunual erest, so %
Me@I Estate unin numbered. 1926 Oh
noney!tus the Co. secured by 454 IS
Del. Del lind CT Co. Bds 6pr ct. sCwi,en int III OsS 90
IS Receivable, amply secured, ,Ol0 81
Other Miscellaneous items. eIA 90
10 State Bds & pr. .Benai-an Int 224$S2 "a
~. Bonds &lVperct int, annually COO Cd
S"aEes h4lToad St0ek .e2, Ga Og
9o Connecticut River Co. StoCk!.......l 25O 90
90 Waterbury Bank ISf s 800 90
50 Stafford Springs Bank ss 500 90
80 Providence, HI, IS Sc ,...1 1 sS2 10
l6 90 Jersey City, Nj ...,,.,l ecu 90
800 =" Bnston. MHs8, - so 500 M,
800 - ST. L1uis, MO5 e IS .,.,,,,. 81 800 90
S 5sIS li"rtlordt - - I" SO .....242,3CO 90
IAO IS n. Y. L.I.& Trust Co.. ,.,.. n( 1sO m
100 " U, $. Trust Co. Bank Stock. .,.., io00V
I u 4
TOTALS ssRTs, $2l94.lOO O2
unssttlsd clAiInsn nOt due$l7a,a57 O5
Upwards OF SIs,oO0,OoO
)f Losses have been paid by tho astna Insurance Co
In the past II years.
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NUMBER Il2
DTsSOLUTTON

TNlE FIRM OF RHODES BROTHER Is THIS
Il day dissolved by mutual consent Either party
is authorized to settle the accounts.
T. r. RHODES.
Dec l2th, 1860. c. W. RHODES.
On account of III health have this day sold my
interest In tlIc Arm Of Rhodes & Brother to TVpi s
WGrhSldr and cheerfuiy recommend the ne v ilYm
OF Rhodes WaEtSld 10 my old friends and patrons.
Q. wv. RHODES,
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-01-03

EIEE CLOTH AND yRIyF51,.
gl9als EGesivsl this morning entire tt6el
Or fglDti aud Velvet Cl0akE which am Ssff6fS 80
bsHasoinsr than any 10 the market. ,
5oetig. ,.l... J.ss. RIlODEE
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-01-03

EUST. RI eCEIYED ANOTHER. I Iii..s
voice Of Bird Cages direct fom the Blanulactary,
ioT 9r lSls aSls eheAT' at p.SIOoLI 4 BR0.'s -
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-01-03

ERENCH EAIB,D T.. O. uANDTI4ETs,
II Cent? White IA @. F7Efs-extra quality.
Thd and RebbOn EdgtiZa, Just recsfyeI q
HuESo WEIBKRGL& & sWEARIHGEH.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-01-03

CtRAHAoI's sExTRACTOBG GINGER
" The best aEtiele In the World for the eure
ssntery, DiarrhE ohnleFaOr oaoITe. F:yerv fIiao
should keepi ia the house. Ror aaIo at
GRAHAM's DRUG STORE,
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-01-03

GiODFISEIs-s drums Ce lash 1or saIe.a
" MAXWELL, CAMPBELL &TIKGLE.
destS IS Main Street.
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MAXWELL, OAaTPBEIL6TINGLB,
olesaIe Gro GERS
CORIliIISSIOY iiiERCHAi.NTG

NO. . AhIh bt'l 7}NIleeIIn0l3p 3pnsI I
HAVE NOW IL STORE
$50 bhls. Prime n. o. Molasses
Us llf bbIs. do
~ hhds f1IIy fair to prime y. o. sugsr.s,s
70 bDit; Cr, ,Gt1nuLAtsd. Pow Il and Cofee G6aatk
GlH BrUng's Guldeh syrup.
IS New York do
Sgg Dats good fair to prime Rio Conso. &
19 pockets Java Coffee.
g boxes Natl Ii. 10 lump Tobacco -
70 % TaFiOn. standard brands 6s T9bhste.
10 cases '.IIunterS'' "a No
10 do. ..Don Qnlxotep zs DO
~ hf ch. y. II and q. =. Tea.
70 do OOIong gnd lsjtichohg Tea ?, III
lso hbis No. !. oIsllsand LIZ. 3iaekerel. 3. issf
~ g Tar large Aize.
10 tirrces Rice
Pepper, Hn'ert6, SutmeEs, ClOY6s CaAt ~
Mustard, Ginger, Indigo, Bl-carL. Soda. n
SiiAEat1s soap, Candles, WaSlrbO8pla, D tkeis,4
IuD5 Brutns, NailS, and all Ofiier nFti. IeS en-.
braced thths Grpeery line. li1h1f
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Hon. JOINS B. FLoYD. : :, :
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-01-03

TOBACCO, Of ALL GRAPES, for sale
dses VA: EDWARDS BRO.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-11-09

to the interior Of Africa than the heart Of Ken
lucky; you sarcasticaly remark that If the capt0rs
Of the parties whose release you claim 4" hope for
either favor or mercy at my (your) hands com
plisnes with my your request must promptly be
made
These persons, whose release Won claim under
such heavy penalties, are officers or soldiers OF
your command They were arrested bv a detseh-
ment Of this army in the very act Of Committing
depredations according to the custom Of your army
upon the property Of a peaceful citizen. They
were engaged in an attempt to transfer within
your lines the negroes and other property Of cit
izen, which presume was merely dealing with cit
liens in the spirit Of severity" which seems h&ve
dictated your letter.
further understand that besides the many Elm
liar cases Of severity" which in less polished ian
guage, might more appropriately be styled robbie.
~, the citizen who was induced by your threats to
farward your communication, had been previously
relieved Of nearly all his property BY persons IN
der your command.
Anotherinstance of the peculiar favor and sner-
ey" TO be expected from persons setIHglunder your
orders, am informed, happened at Greensburg re-
Gently. while you were there before your recent
retrogade movement. Two ladies who were visit
ing the village, whose names foIbear TO mention,
were unjustly, and without reason, suspected OF
having letters in their possession addressed to their
relatives in this section of the State. They we're
arrested BY land Of your soldiers in the streets
and conducted to & room in the hotel There 10 the
presence and under the directions of your Provost
Marshal, Msi. E. L. Moore and Maj. pohn q. Ward
tive officers Of your force. they were amost entire
y stripped Of their clothing and subjected to indg
mites which should have tinged the cheek Of q saw
age with blush of shame.
Incidents like these, partaking as they DO OF tho
spirit of your letter. support the lessons which his
tory teaches, that neither flavor nor mercy aOF
the other virtues which enobe human nature, frs
to be hoped for fr m those Sholare guilty Of such
iodiguities to Wonlsn.
As no favors are in any event to be expected
rom you or those assoeiatsd with you the rules Of
war which govern civilized nRn0ns viii continue
to be the guide of this army.
The persons whose release you claim are prison
eFs Of war and will be held as such. And should
any cruelties be prscticed By you in consequen nee
of 70 usal to release these prisoners, except IN
der the rules which govern civilized communities.
they will be held as hostages and be dealt with
eoTding to the same measure Of severity you deal
TO others.
In your threatened depredations upon private
property, however, the officers of this army will
not initiate your example.
Respectfully. your obedient servant.
S BUCKNER Brig. Gen G. S. A.
To w. 7. WARD, Gen. of VOluateers"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-11-09

You have doubtless heard Of the death Of Colo
mel Burt Of the 18th Mississippi Regiment He
was wounded in the hip, the ball passing round to
the spine where it lodged He died on Saturday,
and his remains have been taken to Mississippi for
interment. The wound was not considered mortal
st first
In the river and cur men have been buSily engaged
excellent; for muskets that had been lying in the
water TOR several days. we're fred easily and as
readily as if they had jast been loaded. 1t is now
supposed that the number Of arms taken and recov-
cred is about 2 900 stand.
The battle was fought in Loudon county, where .
considerable proper ion Of the population are Qua
kers, Northern men and Germans, nearly all Of
whom are opposed to the South. 1t is thought that
the result Of the affair viii be beneficial to the
Southern cause in that part Of the State.
Prince Polignae dined with our staff q few
days ago, end subsequently renewed the regiments
composing this brigade. He expressed great admi
ration st the bearing Of our men, and said he had
not supposed there were such well drilled troops in
the service. BE is anxious to raise 8 legion and
have il ready for service by next spring. Mr..
Davis offered him the command of a regiment but
he deelined-te accept II, remarking that he was q
stranger in this country and preferred not to com
mand any body of troops except BY their own
choice sud election. He served two years in the
Crimean war, and is modest and intelligent. Should
there be any companies in Georgia that desire to
enter the service, they cannot find better oppor
tunity than this. The Prince is attached to Gen
Beauregsrd's staff with the rank Of Lieutenant
Colonel
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-11-09
Hon. NIT, Hnnter.

Many of our correspondents have recently given
expression the hope that this distinguished states
man who now occupies the post of Secretary of
State in the cabinet of President DAVIS will be Sc,
lected by the Legislature Of Virginia one of her
Representatives in the Confederate States Congress
That Mr.. HUETER should be called upon in the
present emergency of the country to fill that sta
ton in which he can render the most efficient servi-
ces, will be readily conceded by all. That the Sen
ate of the Confederate States is a field wherein his
varied abilities and long experience might in an EN-
inent degree subserve the great interests of the
country can not be doubted but the question arises
can he be spared from the Cabinet?
1t is no disparagement to other Statesmen,
and patriots, who may have rendered dictin-
guished services In the councils of the coun-
try to say that none within the limits of the Con
fsderacy have deeper or q stronger hold upon the
respect and the confidence of his fellow countrymen
than Mr.. HUNTER. His appointment to the position
he now holds was received with unbounded salts
faction by the people everywhere, and his retire
nent now from the Cabinet would be regarded by
those who know him best almost as public ca.
lauity. During the continuance Of the ordeal
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-11-09

HESRr WAGER HALLEcE-A tele<ram n fhis
mornings Picagzns quotes from tie Louisville
journal, Of the lst inst. the assertion that Haileck
has superseded Mcclellan, in command Of the 10. Isl
army on the Potomac. OF course, the report lecks
confirmation, which It may or receive
The person alluded to Is probably Henry Waae-
Halleek, native Of New York, West Point cadet
of the year 1885, graduating third in rank M rs
class, with the appointment Of I'd Lisutenant Of En-
kineers, LIST July, 1889 from July, 1899. TO June
1910, Acting Assistant Professor Of Engineering az
West Point; made lst Lieutenant ID 1876; in fstl.
published work on "Bitumen, its uses &c = and in
1876, one called Elements Of Military Art add Sci
enee;7 brevetted Captain for gallant eonduct in az
fairs With the enemy on the 18th and 10th NoTem-
Der, 1911, and meritorious service in California
% the LIST Of May, ls47. He was Secretary Of Stats
Of TIE Province Of California in the military gsv-
ernments Of Gems. Kearney, Mason and Riley, from
lS4l to 1879; and was chief Of the s3sf 70 CON-
shubFick In naval operations, on the Pacific coast
lotf aud 1913. He was also member, (represent-
ing Monterrey to form. and OF the committee 70
draft, the State constitution Of California in 1870
His name not appearing in the army lists
of the United States for several years we are not
able to say at what date he resigned hs commissio
nor what, during those years, have been his avocl
tions.-Hao Orleans Pieasr1ls, RoU s.
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S B BUCKSER Brig. Gen. G. S. A.
To w. T. WARD, Gen. of VOluateers"
ThaFeud I'm ne LinooIn WIaunm.

IhS Eeu0 In me Lincoln htRWa
There is certainly quarrel of some sort IN the
LINCOLN wigwam How extensive it is We are IN
able to say, and may not ascertain for some days.
But the following statement, taken from the Wash
ington correspondence of the Springfield Mass
Republican of late date, shows beyond question
that there is to say the least some Foundation for
the rumor regarding the disruption Of the Federal
Cabinet, and the resignation Of several members.
The correspondent says: -
Gen Mcclellan, backed by Seward, Chase, the
President and Bates refusesItO advance upon the re-
bells except by the slow process of certifying all the
hills between this and Richmond, while Blair, Cam
eron, Welles and Smith, with Gen. Scott urge an i'm
mediate advance upon Manassas and Richmond be-
fore cold weather puts an end to the campaign.
New facts have come to light, and l believe that
Mcclellan is opposed to immediate advance. Il
is said that Gen. Scott agrees with him except up
on a single point Scott agrees that il were better
to wait month longer-if it were possible-but
that month hence 1t viii be impossible to sd
vance an army ever the Virginia roads, and that
to postpone battle month really means to posi-
Pone till next May or June. There is tolersbiy
good evidence that Mcclellan, if he advances at ali
within fortnight VIII do SO reluctantly.
It has been further alleged for several weeks
back that there was conspiracy among certain
parties to have MCCLELLAN superseded. The WasA-
ington correspondent of the New York Times al.
ludes to it as follows:
A correspondent OF the TINES alluded the other
day to the public impotence with the cautious
policy pursued by Gen. Mcclellan and to the blame
which begins to be laid to his door. His enemies
are taking advantage Of these complaints and it be-
gins to be whispered about Washington that a con-
spiracy has been formed against him. looking to his
displacement and supersedure Ii is true that the
conspirators are not the men to bring forward q
charge of inacton, or aversion to offensive opera
tons sgainst the enemy-because it happens that
the "rascally virtue, prudence, is distinguishing
characteristic of McClellan's enemies. But they
nevertheless foster the spirit of complaint and
throw in the ingredients offzult finding with the
personnel Of his military household.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-11-09
To Dairymen.

4 DAIRYMlE who wishes to rept = Arm Of several
a drsi acrea or one vi, snail sapi al 10 ether
or aairv stock Who WshFs Increase hls business can b
an opsoFtuEiy seldom oEsTed, b. sPgyng e ne undsEI
ASK. J. POkTBB,
aeg3-h Coopsr's Build
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-11-09
Important Correspondence between Gen
w. 4. ward, aud ,4eu. $. e. BucKner.

From the Louisville Courier. NoV.s.
The folio wing CORES pondence, speaking for it
self shows the character and animus of the tive
armies now IN KeRtucky, and presents a eOntras
most forcible and str king. Gen. BUCKNEa's letter
Is a splendid one. Every word and line stamp hin
IS the true and noble Kentucky gentleman, and
srave and gallant soldier we all know him to be
Gen WARD shows him self to be a willing tool to en-
force the infamous edics If the Yankee yaldIls TO
whom he has sold himself:
HEAB QUARTER CAMS,
CAMP ANDY JOHNSTON, Oct p. 1861.
Mr. Smith will 90 or Sc nd to the parties who
took Penn Ship and Gentry aud inform them that al
of these mem must be released aEd returned here
unharmed know the men who led them and took
these men, and all their relations aud their prop
e7ty, and also the men who took Penn &C., if ever
caught will be dealt with with such severity as
their conduct towards these men, Penn, Ship and
Gentry may demand
have under my command in this place, Lebanon
and Columbia more than 5 900 troops, and what |
here state can and W Il execute.
If they hope for either favor or mercy at my
hands, "A compliance with my request must prompt
ly be made.
W.T. WARD. General of Vols
Der BsR 3Oth, 1861.
To The Ga!eas' Officers Of the Southern C0gederGcy
in kentucky.
SKIS From an order Of Gen. Ward l eommuni-
cate this to you with regard to Capt Penn, Gentry
and Shipp-- 80 men of his company that you
took p y---rs Z ,se release he has devolVed on
me to sohcis And DO hope that you will have that
much respect for me and deal with them in mercy
according to their wishes and set them at liberty !;
as have no doubt it will add much to my security
and safety. send you this by my friend L, Side
bottom, who is gentleman and my friend.
Receive this from me with true regard and act
accordingly, and you will much obhge
Your friend, W. J. SMITH.
HEADQUARTERS SECOND DIVISION,
Bowling Green, Ky, Nov. l. 1851 ! ,
SIR: a communication from Mr.. ". J. Smith,
enclosing another from yourself, dated the S0th
lltimo, reached these Headquarters to-day.
In your letter or order you direct Mr. Smith to
go or send to the parties who took Penn, Ship
and Gentry, and Imprisoned them, that all ef these
men must be released and returned here uE-
harmed"
You further state that you know the persons who
took these man, and utter threats of very seri
Jus character not only against them, but against
: all their relations and property"
You conclude your letter by very kindly stating
he strength of your command and your abilities
% execute your threats, sad after thus eVincing
savage and merciless spirit, which is better suited