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The national Republican., 1861-11-05
EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS.
1t is said that Gen. Mcclellan is in favor O
adopting q system Of exchanging prisoners.

1t is said that Gen. Mcclellan is in favor OF
adopting system OF exchanging prisoners.
GOING INTO WINTER QUARTERS.
II is said that Gen Mcclellan has no idea Of
allowing the grand army of the Potomac to go
into winter quarters; which we hope is true.
COUPLE OF REBELS NABBED.
Two rebels have been brought to this city,
from Gen Banks's division. One of them rep
resents himself to be a clergyman, and goes by
the name of Wilson. He Is charged with con
veying salt to the rebels across the river, near
Harper's Ferry. The other man is named Johu
Grow, and was arrested at Edwardss Ferry.
COL. YOUNG SENT AWAY.
Col. Young, OF Kentucky Light Cavalry no.
torieiy, who was recently arrested for endeav
oripg to excite mntiny smOng our troops, was
sent off by the authorities on Friday morning
for the North on the cars, a Ia McCunu, witt
fare paid by the Government.
RESIGNATION OF LIEUT.. COL sTEProE.
Lieut.. Col. E. j. Steptoe of the Ninth infan
try, has resigned. His resignation, to date
from the lst infant, has beeu accepted.
THE CONDITION OF THE CAMPS.
The late heavy rain has rendered some OF
the encampmcnts quite uncomfortable, inso
much that in home cares removal will be neces
sarY.
The national Republican., 1861-11-05
MAJOR dEN. e. ID. MORGAN.

The appointment of this gentleman to
Major Generalship in the army of the Union,
beside being just tribute to the merits Of a
most estimable man, is q handsome compli-
ment to the monied and business interest Of
New York, with which class General Morgan
has long been closely identified.
Early in lie, this distinguished gentleman
entered the counting.room Of his uncle Nathan
Morgan then the leading merchant Of Hart
ford, Connecticut, and we'll known, not only
for bis exact business habits, but for his high
tone of honest integrity, which principles he
faithfully instilled in the mercantile educa-
ton of young Morgan, who, at very early
period of life, displayed much energy and
judgment in business Matters which attracting
the attention Of his uncle, caused him to asso-
ciate with him in partnership bis nephew, and
when, after successful but short mercantile
career in the city Of Hartford, he succeeded
his partner after his decease, which finally
lead to his removal to New Yerk, when more
room was allowed to his business acpacity.
He soon, although with acomparatively limited
capital took prominent position among the
merchants of New York, and, with the associa-
ton OF Mr.. Geo. D. Morgan, successfully car
ried forward the house Of E. D. Morgan & Co.,
still in existence, amid crisis and crashes
without once growing weak in the knees.
| In politics, Governor Morgan has been equal
ly successful, and the determined war he has
made upon the corruptions Of the Albany Le-
gislature, prove that his honor is as pure and
unsullied in his political as it was as high
toned New York merchant, and whose exam
pie might we'll be held up for imitation tc
other governors, whose Legislatures are tine
tured with the taint of suspicious, most foul t.
say nothing of their own fair names.
1t is hoped and believed, il Gen. Morgan
assumes command in the field that he will b,
equally distinguished there as he has been il
his former pursuits. Certainly bis integrity ant
indomjtable energy Of character fit. him 70
any pursuit which he is willing to assume
With him to act, is to be success His caution
energy, and prudence combined, and strong
points Of character, eminently fithim for a com
mander
The national Republican., 1861-11-05
THE CORRESPONDENTS BETWEEN DR.
BAKER AND COL COLBURN,

In our edition Of yesterday, we gave the sub
stance Of the correspondence between DR.. Ba-
ker and Colonel Colburn. In the letter Of Dr.
Baker, published in full In the Philadelphia
Inquirer; of yesterday, we Hud the following
interesting paragraph: Et
DIR. BAKER TO COL ooLBuRN.
at Is, perhaps, not out Of place in this con-
nection, for me to remind you that Colonel
Bakers first order from General Stone wus
received at five O'Clock "A. M. on Monday
morning, and that the entire number Of troops
placed at his command was lees than five
thousand. That being required to move at
four O'Clock, he had no time to create means
Of transportation, ard consequently, the best
he could do was to avail himself at once Of
such means as he found at hand. The order
from General Stone was to advance the Cali.
fornia battalion across Conrad's Ferry, and
while on Harrison's Island, with but portion
Of his force, he had heard the indication that
the Massachusetts, companies were engaged
with the enemy, and were probably sinking
before the overwhelming numbers, which o
subsequent order informed him would be
brought against them.
"You, sir, as a soldier, can tell what would
have been soldiers duty under such circum
Stances and can also Judge what would have
been the verdict of the country and Of bis Gen
eral had he permitted those gallant men tc
perish without an effort for their rescue. I am
proud to be able to say that my brother wa,
not the man to wait for his whole brigade
(which could not have crossed In many hours,
under such pressing circumstances. As fol
myself, let me state that, heavily as suffer by
his death, have no regrets that he persisted
in rushing to the side Of his beleaguered troop:
in their dire extremity. The minor statements
as to Colonel Bakers sending out no scouts
and keeping up no communication with the
shore, by which the Star, under Its assumed
authority, seeks 10 deprecate the conduct o.
my brother, need not to be exposed to you IL
the face of the well known fact that the battle
was fought near the river bank, and the com
munication was not interrupted for moment
during the fight"
The national Republican., 1861-11-05
Southern Confederaoy not to be Hecog-
3D. mixed.

Southern Confederacy not to be hecog-
From the London News of Oct. 1s.
A vague notion seems to have got abroad,
amongst a few of the more rash and excited
mill-owners, that we could get over the diff
Guilty of our position, and supply ourselves
with cotton to an unlimited extent at once, by
recognizing the Southern Confederation. A
more futile, baseless and utterly Illogical no
ton, has perhaps never been entertained. In
the first place, It is impossible for this country
or any other to recognize Confederation
which does not yet exist, and very possibly
never may. Any recognition Of the South now
would be simply helping It 10 its struggle for
existence. 1t would be taking q side in the
midst of desperate conflict, aud would thus
Of course, be In fact declaration OF war agains,
the North. But in the second place, If we did
recognize the Southern Confederation ever 80
fully If oil the world recognized 1t, this would
not in the least further the end In view. We
should be not one whit nearer the cotton than
before The Northern States would have ex
actly the same right to blockade the Southern
ports as now, aud they would be certain to ex'
ercise the right even more stringently. We
should have no legal ground or pretence what
ever for attempting to break the blockade. II
we attempted 1t, this would equally be de-
claration of war against the North, and we
could only carry out the attempt by force
But If force Is to be used at all, 1t may just as
we'll be used at once. And those who would
suggest the recognition Of the South In order
to obtain supply Of cotton, ought logically to
demand from the Government naval arma
ment to take 1t by force.
From the London Post of Oct. II.
No foreign power has the smallest right Il
interfere in the matter. Something might pos
sible be done in the way ofnegoustion although
that Is very doubtful, but as to the question o
right there cannot be two opinions. As very
erroneous notions have been and still are en-
tertained upon this subject, we shall shortly
explain the true state Of the case. We shal
show, moreover, that, instead Of mending mat
ters, any active interference upon our par
would only being about fresh complications
and very probably, involve us as principal
In contest to which, for many reasons, w
earnestly desire to put o stop.
From the London Star ofOct. H..
We cannot suspect Eacl Russell of the re
motest completely with those reckless politi
Glars who advocate the recognition Of tn
Confederacy as q preliminary to breaking th
blockade. But 1t is language like his-unguard
ed, ambiguous, mpathetic-that encourage
the hope of something being done by ou
diplomstists and war ships to relieve the col
ton crisis. The hope is alike criminal and fol
lacious, Until conscience, and even shame
the pale relict Of conscience, have perishe
from the public mind of England, no sue
gigantic outrage can be possible.
The national Republican., 1861-11-05

EXCHANGING PRIsoNERs.-The Bangor (Me.,
Wing, noticing that our generals at the Wes,
exchange prisoners with the rebel enemy, sug
gests that the Administration "winks" at wha
is done in that way, while restrained by diplo
matte considerations from entering itself upon
such negotiations. The Whig then proceeds tc
ask why our generals elsewhere may not dc
the same thing, assuming the responsibility
themselves, and without any commitment o
those who hold the political authority Of tn,
nation
The national Republican., 1861-11-05

PORTABLE WOODEN TENT.-Mr. Burnside, OF
this city, has invented a tent for soldiers, which
appears to us far superior to any heretofore
exhibited. 1t is portable, and can be put up
without screws or nails. Stables and two-story
tents can be constructed in the same manner
They would he as comfortable as frame
house, and cost less than a canvas tent: We
learn that Mr. Burnside will offer 1t to the
War Department for its adoption.
The national Republican., 1861-11-05
The REBEL Force AT MANASSAS. diepatct

The REBEL Force AT MANASSAS. A dispatch
to the Philadelphia Press states that General
Mcclellan has, through means not made pub
lie, informed bimself very minutely of the
movements of the enemy, the number and
strength of their batteries at and in the vicini.
ty Of Manassas Junction, the number of guns
they have mounted, and the strength of their
army. He is guided in his operations by a
full knowledge of all their important move,
ments
The national Republican., 1861-11-05
RIyEI, NEWS.

The only arrival ut the navy yard yesterday
was the steamer Resolute, which brought up
an officer of General Sickles's brigade, with
several sick soldiers.
The Mount Vernon and Powhatan left the
yard yesterday, and went down to the fotilla.
The national Republican., 1861-11-05

Hon. Jos, Holt, of Kentucky, Hon. David
DYis, of Illinois, and Hugh Campbell, of st.
Louis, have been appointed by the President,
commissioners to examine and report on the
unsettled claims against the Government in
the department OF the West. Samuel T. Glover
is appointed counsel for the Government.
The national Republican., 1861-11-05

DEATH OF SAM HoUsToN.-The death of Gen.
Houston is announced through two channels,
and may be correct, although there was no
previous announcement Of bis i'll health. He
was born near Lexington, Va, on the I'd
March, 1898, thus making him over 6s years ol
age
The national Republican., 1861-11-05

Col. l.. ID. TOWNSEND one Of Lieutenant Gen
eral Scotts aids, will leave this morning for
New York, upon special business connected
with the headquarters of the army.
The national Republican., 1861-11-05

GEN. VAN vLIET, left the city yesterday for
New York, upon business of importance in
connection with tie army He is expected to
return on Tuesday.
The national Republican., 1861-11-05

1a- Thanks to Mr.. Eder the mail agent, for
Philadelphia and Baltimore papers 10 advance
OF the regular mail
The national Republican., 1861-11-05
Tuesday, November s, 1861.
~ Reading Matter On every page.-Ga

THE PUBLIC LANDS See, outside, commu.
nlcstion from Hon. D. e, Scmes, proposing a
method Of making the public lands immediate,
ly available as basis for raising means for the
war.
The national Republican., 1861-11-05

WooD AND CoAL-A correspondent wishes
us to remind the wood and coal dealers that
q" Ertortionists shall not inherit the kingdom of
nd
The national Republican., 1861-11-05
For the National Republican

1t Is observed in the Republican OF November
I'd, that all female nurses are ordered to leave
General Kearneys brigade" No authorized
nurses have ever been in service In any regl-
ment of that brigade.
d. l.. pX
Fifteenth street, No. 430, Nov. 2, 1861.
The national Republican., 1861-11-05

Gen. Hardee has been commissioned as q
major general in the Confederate army
The national Republican., 1861-11-05
GEN. SCOTT EN- ROUTE.

AS compliment TO General Scott, Pres
ident FELTON,, of the Philadelphia, Whining |
ton, and Baltimore railroad, rendered him
the use of his elegant private car. 1t was
drawn by q special engine, and left the
Washington depot for Baltimore, just in ad-
vance Of the regular six A. NJ. train. The car
reached the Camden station about 81 O'Clock,
and was conveyed through Howard street to the
Northern Central railroad, and direct to New
York. Much curiosity was manifested by the
people at the depot to get glimpse Of the old
hero, and every demonstration Of respect was
shown. He appeared to be in good spirits,
and conversed pleasantly. To one gentle
man, he remarked that in all probability he
would never visit Washington again.
HIS ARRIVAL AT HARRISBURG.
The fact of bis intended arrival at Harris
burg attracted large number Of persons to
the depot, and Notwithstanding the inclemency
of the weather, the greatest enthusiasm pre-
vailed. Upon the arrival Of the train, cheers
rent the air, and the crowd gathered around
the car, eager TO speak to the gallant hero, but
all were doomed to disappointment.
The arrangements made for his transit uid
Philadelphia, were changed purposely, to pre-
vent the honored traveller from being excited
by the presence and greetings Of the thousands
whom it was believed would hail his appearance
in that city and when it was found that the
! same exciting scenes, but on smaller scale
were to be witnessed there, it was determined
that be should remain in the car, and that none
| should have access to him.
Soon after the arrival the party, with the
exception of the General, drove in carriages tc
the residence of J. d. Cameron, Esq the sor
of the Secretary of War, aud there partook O.
a dinner which had been prepared for theil
acceptance. This interesting part Of the pro
gramme attended to, they returned to the cars
and the train Immediately left for New York
cia Reading aud Allentown.
During their absence at dinner, Gen. Scot
remained in q reclining position in the car, ant
notwithstanding the repeated attempts of tht
curious, but few were able 10 obtain a glimpse
OF him.
HIS ARRIVAL IN NEW YORK.
| The Times says the General arrived IN new
l rk on Saturday evening, accompanied by
the gentlemen OF his staff, and also by Secre'
tary Cameron, Major General Butler, Brigadier
General Mccall, Colonel Cullom, and others
On account of the severity of the storm, 1t was
supposed that the party would remain over in
Harrisburg. This circumstance, together with
the heavy rain, prevented the assemblage o.
the people who, under other circumstances
would have turned out to do honor to the re
firing General To those who were present t.
welcome him, General Scott gave cordia
; grasp of the hand and hearty benediction
ex pressing wish, however, that no attempt a
a reception should be made. When the Grove
about the car cheered him, he said, good ma
turedly, "Oh, go home, friends, and dom
make a noise' He was assisted to bis car
riage, and was driven to his sons residence In
Twelfth street. Adjutant General Thomas es
corted him to his home.
The national Republican., 1861-11-05
AFFAIRS IN RICHMOND
Corr, spondrnce OF the Memphis Appeal

RICHMOND, Oct Il, 1861.
Otliccrs IcS, otlicers all over t ,wn, Walk
where You will like the cannon at Balaklaya,
there are ofcers--s ONE TO The right nf you,
some to the left of you, some Just in font of
you. Officers Of all grades and descriptions,
from the general in his buff lacings to the little
artillery lieutenant with the scarlet trimmings.
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and that it will preserve itself, by force of that
centripetal power that has created it, in spite Of
all efforts TO the contrary.
1t is well known that both Jefferson Davis and
Alexander Stephens, the new President and Vice
President of the Confederate Slave States, are
wholly arcrse to separation and would gladly get
back into the Union. They only desire to main
tain the ascendeney the Slave Power. Ana if
they can have this within the Union, they much
prefer it to having it without the Union. If the
doughfaces can succeed b. means of amendments
to the Constitution, or i'll any other way, to Sc
cure this result, the Gulf States would urdoube''-
Il hurry back as fast as they hurried out There e
large class who insist that those States will como
back any way, from sheer inability to maintain
themselves outside, growing OFT OF Com estc' dis
contents, the danger of gervile Instruction, their
inherent weakness, and their geographical posi-
/ ton. -. :,
On the ether hand. Il is confidently affirmed that
the first steps in revolution being successfully ia
ken, the rest. are sure to follow. 1t il believed
there are enough desperate politicians among the
Secessionsts who are grimly in earnest to precipi
tate acts of violence that will bring collision and
| blood she'd and thus secure ultimate separation,
even against the dictates; good sense, In addi-
tiun there are many whoprofess tc 8 rapidly
growing feeling IN favor OF letting the Gulf States
/ 20 out and take care of themselves. They think
peac.ahle separation possible. and believe it the
best method of getting rid Of Slaveho!ding rule,
Slavery agitation, and their concar&nt evils.
! J. S. T.
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For the Yindicator.


NJ Editor In these times of strife and discord
Between the two sections Of our once glorious bat
defunct copiedeFacy, threatening total and
irretiieva5le destruction to the Union, and civil
with all its attendant horrors and atrocities :;
when every who feels az he should feel TOR the
honor and safety OF his own home and iire&;de, is
preparing to defend them, what Go YOU s1ppofe
highland IS doing Why. just nothing at ALL
She seems TO be IL stupor, such is sometimes
caused by craven fear, and Sometimes by c,imi-
hal indifference 70 ones own welfare and honor.--
greatly fear. Mr.. Editor, that the blood or those
" est Augustano,s to whom Washington locked in
our counrys EXTREMIST peril, for her deliVerance,
abideth not to any great extent in this POI ton ot
that district so honoraby noticed By the Father
Of his Country.
have been led to these reflections by the fact,
that there is not volunteer ger pany in the
county notwithstanding repeated efforts ha W been
made to raise one, ali Of which have f&iied, and
most slgnally end significantly too, in the last and
very recent one. Now, why is this Why tins
apathy, at such time rs the present ? WAY this
indifference 80 the great peril Of Firginia'a well
fare and honor? Almost every county in the
State is preparing defend her, If needs be, at
The point OF the bayonet, and yet Highland re-
mains inert aud deaf to every call Of cotv made
upon her by the startling events daily aEd hourly
rushing upon us. Why, ask again, is she thus
inactive? Why is 1t, that .fjtu men cannot be
found i'll The county who will yolnn teer their SER
vices 10 the i5tate2 Car it be because the blood
OF her revolutionary asoestors has SO dtgenerated
that she Is AFRAID 30 encounter the nei OF gun
powder, even in defence of her rights and
honoF? Or is it because her sympathes incline
more to the North thai, the South, and is there
fore unwilling, should Virginia seoedc, and civil
ensue, to raise in defence OF her State
and section. | hope not--L truss Mr.. Editor,
that such are not the reasons why the people Of
this county are SO inactive in these perilous times
that they have reasons not dreamed Ct in my
philosophy and that they will shortly shew hem
selves worthy sons OF this renowned Old Common
nd q a SGJt and f.
West Augusta ~ FihGINIUS.
Highland, Feb. II, 1861.
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For the Vindicator.
a Suggestion TO Post Masters.

JNt-. Editor Having been connected with the
mail for upwards OF fifteen years, permit me to
make q suggestion through your paper (and all
ters, particularly those having charge Of country
Pest Offices, viz: In making up letter pack a es
to invariably 'orite the name cf he County. While
this will add but trife of labor and time to
them, it wll greatly lessen the labor and expedite
creasng amount Of mail has to be distributed, and
besides this, it will frequently hasten letters to
their destination. By publishing the above sug-
gestion you nay add to the interest Of not only the
hard times Of the clerks in Distributing Offices, but
to the interest Of the public in the transmission of
letters. a. IL. N.
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STEAM ENGINES,
CSacssgess. SesaU-.EHigss, Sc, Sc.
3, G., SPRINKLE,


y ESP ECTFULLY informs the citizens Of The
- Valley and OF Virginia generally, that he is
now prepared to manufacture STEAM ENGINES,
CIRCULAR SAW MILLS, aud, every other de-
scription or work in his line with the almost proTp
titude. The Engine which he mskesywas invented
by himself and Basford of or toTn, s.ad was pat
ented in December 1857. -. tst
There are some four Engines Of tbs patent now
in operation in RocA ingham. two of whicG drive
the machinery Of Merchant and Saw Mills, one ;s
Employed In tan yard, and the other driving the
press CT the Rocking ham Register. refer to the
ce, 4iar1cn VINO these Engines, for evidence Of
the superiori..s .af lf fAagie over any other now
in use. 1t is ezceea.@~iv aa1pae N its constrne
ton, and requires less fuel than any other eng inc
now in use. 1t viii be furnished c.."ao as any
. her engine Of equal power made anywhere
One of the Engines in in Rockingham occupies
the place formerly occupied BY one OF the best 2e,
Northern made engines Of another patent The
efficiency and value Of my Engine l1fTiag now beer
fully tested, i confidently call the attention CT all
who need motive-powor CT this character to tbs
invention.
GY~ Particular attention paid to the fitting up
Of lnil-work. generally Repairs of ali kinda Of
machinery attended to proln Pity.
zag- Address, Harrisonburg, Fs.
Feb & 1881
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~ -. w GOODS :

OPPOSITE THE VIRGINIA HOTEL.
kDIPER & FUNKNOUSER are now :ScesYlas
Il the following kinds Of goods, viz:
A Laurel ID. Bro. Cotton;
A and rs 0snaburga;
78 Heavy Twill for servants;
l0-A Bleached Sheeting
Penitentiary Plaid Cotton;
Ne" York Mill Bleached Cotton;
White Flannels;
Hoop Skirts, &C., &.
We ere also closing cut Winter Dress Goods at
remarkably .ow prices.
Stanton, Fee. %, 1861.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS


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4 C0MPANE is noW fully prepared for h',si-
ness aud the attention OF the public is learnestly
called to the Importance Of its objects. This Com
pany, under its charter, divides seven-eights of its
profits, every three years, among the policy hol-
ders, thereby giving the assared the advantage OF
the Mutual Srstem, with the pledge Of a perpetu-
al Capital Stock ct 500 eco, and the added secu-
rity that its Stockholders have permanent mon
eyed interest in conducting its atiairs with pru-
dence and economy.
The Charter requires one half Of the Capital
Stock ard Earnings to be invested il Epnd aud
Mortgage unincumbered Real Estate worth
drasbla TIE amount
lise chief object Of the Company is to AID in re-
tantag at home the immense amount ef money
which gees annually from our State FOR Life FREE
miuns 70 Northern Companies. That money W i'll
be loaned 30 Customers for Of years oil legal
Interest, and disbursed in midst.
Endownents and Anuuities granted. Life and
term Policies issued at as low rates other good
COMPANIES. Slaves insured for ORG year Ter 3
term Of years.