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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-07

The PosrscRIPT After working or few
thousands Of Yesterdays edition Of the Ssay, we
soPped the press TO announce the nomination and
connrmaton Of Mr. r. w. Seward (secretary
Stewards son) to be Assistant Secretary Of State |;
ina' Mr- Chase had accepted the Treasury Depart
inen' portfolio and entered on the discharge Of it,
oouesi ana That Messrs N b. Judd and -
Christman, beth Of Chicago, had been nominated
me nfs' 10 TIE Berlin tPrussan) mission, and the
second a. lbs Secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-07

LEvKs TOMORROW EvEyINs.-We are re-
quested to announce that there will be public
reception at the Executive Mansion tomorrow
friday evening, during the usual hours-from
eight to tan o'clock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-07

RELEASE OF ONE OF THE VKssrLs sKIzxp AT
sAVAssAH-The bark Adjuster, Captain Enell
ons OF the vessels lately seized at Savannah by
tody ON Saturday S1'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-07

sEczFIARY cAHEHoN viii not assume charge of
Tie War DePartment's Affairs until Monday next,
designing in the mean time TO pay q short yisit 20
Pennsylvania. Secretary Holt will therefore re-
main In the War Departments for the balance Of
this week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-07

W Patrick GILES, laboring man on the rail.
roaa between this city and Baltimore, was bur
iieo beneath mass Of earth which be ma nm
dermining. His left thigh was fractured. md NJ
body severely cut and bruised. NJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-07
DEPARTMENT. VIEWS.

APPOINTED Walton J. Smith, Of Indi na,
has been appointed to (vacant fourth-class
(Si 800 per annum) clerkship in the Interior
Department. Also, Mr.. A. w. Fletcher, Of this
city, to third-class (sl 600 per annum) clerkship
(also vacant) in the same Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-07

No NOMINATIONS MADE This MoRNIss up to
2 p. m. to-day, the President had made no nomi.
nations to the Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-07

THE CROPS IN TEXAS Texas papers Of the
latest date report the wheat crop, ut the
State as unusually promising, and an early and
aonndsn, harvest is expected Some Of the jour-
mails, with this prospect before them are making
light OF the Republican predictions here, that
starvation must go hand I'm hand with secession.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-07

ID Cozsen's Hotel, West Point, was DESTROYED
by the carelessness Of tin-man who had been
repairing the roof, and when he went to dinner
leit furnace full Of live Goals EXPOSED to the nc
The Cadets came calamity to the rescue with a
fire engine, but I'm vain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-07

SENATOR DOUGLAS deserves the thanks Of al
Union men for his powerful defence, in the
course Of yesterdays Senatorial debate, of the
integrity Of the Government Of the United States
He made 1t plain indeed that the President has
before him but single path Of duty, to main
tain 1t and that he proposes to do in the proper
spirit, and not a. the disunionists seek to have
the South believe, by aggression on the South.
We are glad that Mr.. Douglas has thus early
taken occasion to cast party behind him. In legis-
lating upon the exigencies Of the country In times
like the present. II IL the plain duty Of all who
would be patriots instead Of playing the role of
partizans, to follow his example. The new Ad-
ministration needs the encouragement Of all Union
men In their work Of saving the border States and
subsequently bringing back the seeded States by
the policy Of equal justice and respect for the
rights OF all alike, on which II has started out
according TO the terms Of the Inaugural, as tina
IL understood not only by Mr.. Douglas, but by
every other Union man here. Those only deny
the true meaning Of the Inaugural, who desire
the permanent Acknowledgement of the Govern
ment. The wish with them is father to the
thought The admirable speech Of Mr. Douglas
will do its share in defeating the ultimate success
Of the disunionists In the border States whIch
now hinges alone upon the possibility that they
may be able to deceive the people Of those States
with reference to the purposes Of the new Gov
eminent here.
Mr.. wigfall is to attempt a reply to Mr.. Doug
las to-day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-07

II We are indebted to Taylor & Maury for
the February number CT Blackwood's Mag azine,
containing some capital reading
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-07

Mr.. JOHN 8. NIcoLAY, Of Ill, has been ap-
pointed Private Secretary to the President, and
Mr.. J. NJ. Hay, Of Ill the Presidents Assistant
Secretary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-07

JUDGE CAMPBELL, Of the Supreme Court, a cid.
zen Of Alabama, has resigned IL 10 due to that
distinguished and patriotic gentleman that we
should mention the fact. that, here, he il well
known to be a. staunch friend Of the Union a.
any other man In the land
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-07

NAVAL OFFICERS REsIGNKD-Passed Assistant
Surgeon VIM. F. Carrirgton, Of Va; Lieut.. NJ &.
Simons, of 8 c., Ton reserved list;l and Midship-
man w. B. Hall, of Ga all Of the U. 8. Navy,
have resigned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-07

CAMDEN AND AMBoY AHEAp.-The battle of the
locomotives has been renewed with redoubled
energy in tie New Jersey Legislature, all the
little roads undrr the big ''New Jersey Railroad
and transportation Co. )" Joining In combination
against the mammoth camden and Amboy, -
but Camden and Amboy, as usual, turns up win
ner. In test vote taken on Tuesday. Camden
got 81 votes; Transportation 81. So the Camden
locomotive starts of afresh with clean majority
Of 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-07
Personal

MEETING OF THE CABIsKT.-A Cabinet meet
ing convened at 12H p. m, to-day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-07

RESIGNED MIR. Edward NJ. Tidball, Of Va, q
second class clerk (s1 400 per annum) In the
Bureau of Ordnance and photography, Navy
Department, resigned yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-07

IHK VACANT BRIeApIKR GEsExALsHrP.-The
contest for the brigadier generalsbip made vacant
by the expulsion Of the traitor, Twiggs, from the
Army Of the United States, we feel assured. 4,
narrowed down between Col. Sumner and Major
Anderson. Neither Of these gentlemen have ap
piled for the position, though both are being urged
for IL by their respective friends. Gentlemen of
the Army here certainly prefer The selection of
Col. Sumner, because, to appoint him would not
only be In strict accordance with the order of
promotion usual In the service, but also because
no other ofdeer In the service 10 more generally
respected and beloved by his professional breth-
rem who, 10 viii aforementioned, are proverb!ally
jealous Of the maintenance Of the routine of n,o.
motion. Major Anderson is being urged by Ken.
fuckisns principally, on the ground Of his emf.
nsnt services In command Of Charleston harbor.
which justly entitie him not only to the regard
OF The head Of the Government, but to that of
every American true TO his country I'm these time.
Of % prevalent inndelity to IT, The nomination
BIDS fair to be made to-day, we apprehend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-07

III Old copper cents, to the value of S54 600,
have been delivered at the u 8. Mint at Phila.
delphia, during three months ending the goth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-07

APPoINrFp-Mr John A. Jones, Of Tazwell
county, Illinois, has been appointed to State De-
partment clerkship, (salary 81 600 per annum }
vice Nc Laug hlin, removed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-07

The VACANT SUPREME CouRT JUDGKsHIP -
Al ii a. m to-day we have not been able to ascer-
tain whether Mr.. J. J Crittenden 10 positively to
be nominated to this position or not We feel
very sure that IL 10 heartily desired by the admin
tstration to nominate him, and that the question
In the way Is, simply, whether, with the votes Of
al the southern disunionists per Sc against con-
hrming the nomination, 1t can be confirmed. IL
the republican Senators will sustain the nomina-
ton with unanimity, the chances are ten to one
that 10 will be made
As stroke Of policy, the appointment Of Mr.
Critsenden to the Supreme Bench at this time will
be most fortunate for the future peace Of the
countryi az IL could hardly fail to disarm the dis
unionists i n the Virginia Convention instantly 80
far a stripping them Of power to work future
mischief In the border States In concerned. II
would be practical-tangible-e PLANTATION Of
the purpose Of the new administration not to ag.
sress the South, which every southern man would
instantly comprehend, despite the intrigues OF the
disunioniss longer to deceive them on that really
now most important point
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-07

REMOVED. Mr.. H. C. Mclaughlin, (salary
81, COO per annum,) clerk in the State Depart
ment, was this morning removed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-07

INCOLN AS HE Is.
IL STEEL ENGRAVED PORTRAIT.
The best Portrait vet published of
HON. ABRAHAM LINCOLN, (,rjth tckiskers, }
At FRENCH a RI 'HSTEfN's,
No. ats PENNA AVENUE,
Washington, ID. e..
Trade supplied at low pricPs MARI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-07
By J. C. MCGUIRE a co, Auotioneers.
TRUSTEE'S SALE OF HOUSEHOLD AMI

KITCHEN FukNITuRx, HoR,Es, BussIks.
WAGONS, Carr AND hARNIss, Cow, &c-By
hearing date on TIE LIST DAY OF Jun, isse. and re-
corded In Libsr J. A. :. No IN, folio IS ct sec,
DAY, the 9Th dsy Of Msroh, 1881. ct the late rect
deuce Of said John Bohlayer, Jr on the corner Of
ST. norta and Fifth st. east
2 bookcases, 1 sofa, s OUNCES. Ia les,
Bureaus, "a pets, Be1steads, Beds and Bed
ding,
10 Chairs, pair Scales, Clocks.
Looking 6ssses, 3Ssusase Machines, Kettles
Lot Of CrVckepy and q lass Ware,
Lot KiIn "a Utensils, Horses,
Cow, 2 Bu:gieS, Wagons,
Carr sud lot Of Harness.
Terms: All sums Of 80 and uader ossh; all sums
over 8 ~ and under S5a st 80 days; all Gums over
as 80 u,dcr SEQ 81 s. ana 60 days; and all SUNS
$40 and ovsr at 81, 50 and 20 days credit. Cor
notss 9TH approved endorsefs, bearing interest
ON dey of sac.
Sals TO commence at 10 O'Clock N.
CaAS. = WALLACE, Trustee.
fe 26-eodds C. MCGUIRE A. co Auots.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-07

The WKATAKR-The following report Of the
weather for the morning 10 made from the Amer
lean Consolidated Telegraph Line 10 the SMITH
sonian Institution. The time Of obser WALTON 70
about O'Clock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-07

MAkSHhL's SALb.-ln vlItas OF Two Whts
the Circuit Court OF the District Of Columbia. for
the county Of washington, and 20 me directed.
court h 'use coor q said countI. on SATURDAY,
the 50 day of March instant, 1851, at II o'oos
No. anc 9. in squsre No le27, and Lot No. 3, in
Square lot7, in the city Of Arlington, ID. c., To-
gether with ell and singular the improvements
thereon, seiz I'd and leyIed upon the property of
Andrew Roth ve, and viii be sold TO satisfy Judi
cisls Nos lbs aod Isl. tn January term, 1861. In "a
vor OF Sti'lman, Henucks a Farber, AID Ssmue
>. Stevens.
w. SELDEN, u. 4. Marshal for
ma Z dt. Dnttrict of Columbia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-07
FOR SALE AND RENT.

FOR RENT-The spacioas elegantly furni, hed
= house, s99, CORNER & an. Third sts suits
PIE or .abinet Officer, or anyone vho would wisn
eLigib lOcst oa IN washington. mars Ass: 81. or
Tor SALE The BUILDING erected for John
= Karey,s lectur on the site Of the Old Ma
$50 BY IS feet with ", ht r9n9 vers oo1o1,
b = seated and beautifully lighted With gas; would
any TSs OF osn ' Be- ease. iss
O. sEGENbS5RRF :. SMGHa s e IA
212 Penn. avenue. mae a.
F9R RENT,Ths thrse-stOry Brick DwELL-
a., con,. no, SSS Eishtaa st betyeen x and
S iSSf MIS-. ns sat1 doS; with
F2b Iict R 6W Or sAhEnGhs tso 6y. .tO
.tonns the corner Of Fourth AID . on ssa
S si:f Sf S Sss 60 Soiy Hal. apply TO josEPa
FOX RENT1A BRICK HOUSE. with eight
ss2; estve New YORK ayeSue and 81. xpsiy
building. ~ ''''y m. I ssst.J
FOR RENT-That old established rrocery And
= pLovifl n STA ID. with the dwelling attached.
nue. For particulars inquire ct No. All Fonrth
ma S z .Th&s:t FREDERICK IDpINs.
l Amorg tbs best Business Stands in this oity \.
Of Avenue erected on Ss s9S.s .ds
The entire sadns, or such portion Of Il a. nav e
applied Tor, 10 nov offered for rest upon very NOD
Era terms Arply TO COYLE BROTHERs.
COYLE, 395 street. e = eteo.
EOR RENT-A three story brick HOUSE. con-
-. .alnins rooms IN good order, with Eas fx-
Also. tyo,storr brick COTTAGE, with lsrrS !,
ysra stssohed corner Of street north sls i<th u
S NIL oe neoerats. Apply ct 446 Tvelfk sfress.
FOR RENT-The FIRST FLOOR of he buil1-
City IA. recently oooppled BY chss. II &eIi,.sss
80 - an once: also the front room in the seoos5
sspm, ese 51e saiEa a99f q he same buing Fey
Louisiana avenue. ~
FOB RENT-The fne BRICK HOUSE, NJ
si.a t Ss west 81, Georgetown, at present occu
and water throughout, kne yard. stsbIe ~ -
sR 81 sS9c neishLorhood. Apply 70 JAS. AMI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-07

MhRSHAL'S sALE.-In virtue of q writ OF
the Circuit Court Of the District Of COLUMBIA for
the County OF Washington, and 20 me directed 4
Court House door of said county, on FRIDAY,
the 22d day of Mach next, 1851, commencing az IL
VIZ: Lot No. Is, IN SaUa No 4. Lot No. q in
squaIe q, Lot No 5, n Squa'e No. IS, Lot No u,
OF NO IS ~ Squsre No. 70, al IN the oty OF
WASHINGTON, ID. G., together with eli and singular
as tho property OF Brook Mackall. and will be sod
SAUL, Judlclais No. IS 10 January term 1881 in
fevor OF ooe, Brother a. Co.
f. n DIT. w sELDEN. U. 9. Msr,hal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-07
SALE HORSES JUST ARRIVED.

HORSES FOR SALE
AZ ROBERT ]. NEY'S Stablss Eighth et
between ID aud E. Several good ana farcy a
drying hors-e, ei her single, double, or I'm
nnae the saddle. One good Jersey tesm GA
One fasttrottinz Horse. beau ifu in sty e and Az
top. One large sized Horse, suitable Tor farming
Or iam!y carriage. All psrsons in wsnt of good and
MncJ STOCK oi Horses vii ease call al Inc Sta
oIoe mar 7-5.s
BuGGIEs' pro.,rsm BUGGIEsa
nave on nand and constantly putting MP first
gas busSles, whIch will be sold TO suit the tinee
AIo, sevetat good Second hand Buggies.
mar l-lw' ROB'T III. GRAHAM sth at
No WOOD AND COAL.
Il OU VIII surely get your money,s vorth nv
calling a. the PIONEER MILLS, scntS,osst co,
s aoS Ssreaih street and Canal, GEO. PAGE,
than anJ others in the city-cut, split. ard deIiye
eted Tree OF charge. IL Won don't believe IT, give
aH-lyL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-07
&A&H AMMA ks
No; 202 Pa, AvlsuI, a.

Where oan be found, The Yea, 49,
tnroesh, ell the Delioacies that earth and w.,..
snrrssseS e sna served b. COOKS who esnnt s.
va no ssvs .krn rooms Gao find st ali hours pIsssrt
evMi ttsoie Rooms TO Dine and Break iSsf soS
90 hss Gan TO sYt for IS esnts aud from dat "a
a., nhs s seryeq 70 parties ct their rooms no
th,. =. ~ imes compare with the best houses N
Tas roe nsry Wltn an experience Of hfteea years
- Dahness. l can please the most fsstid1ons ~
sa5 her man. As regards Wines nd I'iss 49, ~
fe IS Be- JOHN ID HAMMASK 16mss.vss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-07
B, GREEN a WILLIAMS, Aucnoneeu.

By ]. c. Mos UIRE & CO.. Auotioneers.
GOVERNMENT SALE OF LUMBER-On
VI SATURDAY AFTERNOON, March 9Th. a.
O'Clock, at the east front Of the Capitol. We shall
sell the Lumber used IN the platform and other
purposes for TIE lpspgurat,on. Ky order Of the
Commissioners Of Puhlis Buildings.
Terms casa. ]. e. MCGUIRE CO.,
m.7d Aucts. and Com. Merchants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-07

BY ]. G. McSUIHE q CD, Auctloneers.
VALUABIE COOKS AT aUCTION.-On
FRIDAY EVENING, Marc 9Th, at O'CLOCK,
we shall sell st the Auction Rooms, q m soella-
embr aced-
A coaplete set Of the United States Statutes at
DaTgs, 10 vols BIO.
set of lv's Register from 1917 TO 1856, with the
exception OF volume IS, aud ten copiss OF Sup
PIGMENTS 20 volume IS, containing the Ken
lucky and VirginiS Resolutions of l578-89,
25v umes of the Congressional Globe and Appen-
dix, from the S-th 20 S4th Congress, IHolasIve,
Set ofa Rspo Of TN Exploration for = Railroad
from the Mississippi % the Psclhc, 10 VOLS, Ito,
Pc rvs Japan TX petition, s vols ,sto,
Em0ry's undsry Report 2 vols ,<t5,
A comp lete set of Wsverly Novels,
And number of Historical and Medical Works
Novels. Periodicals. &c.
Patent Once Reports, Congressional Documents,
DO. &c. Toms cash.
mas 4 J. G MCGUIRE & CO. Auota.
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AUCTION SALES.

q, !. c. MCGUIRE a. CO.. Aucuoueers
TIN WARE, TIN WARE At AuCTlOS-
Il On SATURDAY MORNING, Msrch 9Th. IN
front OF the Auction ROoms. We shall sci isree
lot Of rev Tin Ware. such IS
Tin Pie Plates, Oyster Scoliopr.
Smal and large Tin rare,
water Buok ets, nippefs.
Sa oil and large Wash ,vls, TIN Cups, &C., &o.
Te ms cash. ssl. po.i,Ive
By GREEN n WILLIAMS. Auctonecrs.
Me- 500 corner 7ih and ID Sweets
EXTENSIVE SAL. y OF HousKHoLp and kIrcH-
Ia EN FURNITURE, CHINA. GLkss kNntkockERy
WARE, &c. AT AUCTION On SATURDAY, the
9th instant shall sell, in front OF cur store ~
10 O clock m, an excellent assortment OF new
and cond ha' FurnIture. vlEG
M.hogany and walnut Sofas,
Burt aus. Bedsteads and waehstandt,
Cnai5s, Tables. Wardrobe. and Lounges.
Flae Extension Dining Table and = fs Bcdstsed.
Wit q genera ard large assortmout of Croc tery.
The a5ove TO- Of Furniture be .onge 20 gente en-
LEAVING washins ton, aul mutt be sold 20 the high
est bidder. serms cask.
w Il Re aided 20 the SALE
A large lot Of valuable ID oks.
ma I'd GREEN a. WILLIAMS, Auots-
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by WALL q bhkNAhD, Auctloneers.
Come, Ninth Sc. and south side Pa 90.
RAILltFS SAIE-By virtue Of q writ Of dis
- train NJ sinst the goods ard chattels of Martin
Kelly, in lavor of EIrnOT GiHer, for rent in ar
Iesrs, have eTlsd on and seized the following
goods and ohatteis. viz.
stove, Sidebcard, Feather 8edI
2Counterpsnes, Pillows,
! Bolyer, csrpst, Lounge, Chairs
Table, Fireboard, 2 Curtains
: Mirror, Cl ok and Guns.
And hereb. give Iotics that on SATURDAY
MoH MING, 9th instant, at 10 o'csock, 4 will sel,
At public auction, for cash the AFORESAID goo 80 and
chattsls, at the Auction Rooms If
WALL BARNARD, AuctS
ma Sd yAs. y. WILLIAMS, Constable.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-20
HONE PROTECTION MILITARY POLICE.
BUCKISGu.M. Nav 18th

To the Editor # Tie Wig:
Rejecting or the precaTious condition Of the country
under the prospect Of an invasion from the North, with
most Ct the cGieent yourg men in the army, have
thought there small reliance be placed on the So
called home guards, at present orglnzed-and that
more efficient police could be established at perhaps less
cost, and SfordiDg much greater security TO life and
property. This county, With population of Il, 900,
could be rendered perfectly by well organized
troop OF twenty men, stationed at the of the
county, with resident captain and four lieuienlnts.
whose duty il should be TO patrol the county in qrads
OF four q, commanded by lieutenant keo pi.g always
three Of TIE squads duty and s the centre one
Of the squads returning every third day aud the others
which would be at r,ss tsking its place. and under the
express orders OF the captain TO patrol another quarter
OF the county, showing themselves =: r suspected places
making sts where there any suspcon attached
to any person. white tlack and reporting tie cap
tain the state of the height and quarters which
they had examined, and the officers keeping record of the
same, sutject at all times to be examined by two or
magistrates of the county, and at each court re-
porting the State Of the county to the court ard in the
ofarress ohave the power call a court to exam
ne into the Of the accused within ten days after
each arrest THIS would CfIsctuaily guard against the
abuse OF any authority Such a number Of well trained
aud responsible would also form a nucleus around
which the militia could assemble and at all times within
few hours il of difficulty, be in rediness to act
and give the alarm 10 the county at large have no
doub: such force could eec.ualy Keep down nsubor-
dination and prevent any insrrTectoHary combination
in case Of invasion. Such system in each
county of the State would create a force ample to
keep all right and set aside the necessity of the present
huubug OF home guards which in the cities may answer
valuable purpose, bu. 10 the country only afford
demagogucs chance to distinguish themselves, by ma
king exciting sPeeches-doing more harm than good.
The cost aud expense could be easily borne by the
counties and be checriuy paid by its people, would
give security to every residc and family of the State
our plantations would be quiet and the business of pa
ing 20 on in the usual way well lot cay more as the
advantages will occur to every thinking man, in tie
county and State and hops will produce some relor-
nation in orr police.
w n
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-20
w NJ w
PATRICK C0nNTY

PATRICK CoURr HoUsE, Va MAY IA, 1861.
To tie Edtor ofMe Wing:
understand that there appeared in the Richmond
Dispatch of the lOh inst the wing Charge that
the counties of franklin Henry and Patrick are the on
ly counties out Of one hundred and y-wo in this State
that have failed to respond to the call of the Governo
for volunteers" The statement alluded to is entirely
without foundation, and ordinarily, l would not have
noticed the report, il is so common 10 disparage
nv county, but under the present crcumstinces hope
may be excused for doing so and in order TO place n.y.
self correctly before the community. The very rett
day after receiving the Proclamation of Lincloln we
made call for volunteers and within ten days we had
one company organized which fact at once reported to
the Adiutant neral Since then we have org nzcd the
second am now endeavoring to make up the third
and these are all from the 18th Regiment A N. Ly-
brook is Capt Of the st aud j. Lawson CIpt OF the
second wro'e Immediately after the cr' Of the Gov
ernor for volunteers to the General Of this Brigade ask
ing permission TO change the tim, appointed for my
Resimenlal MUSTER that might have better opportun
10 call for volunteers To this letter never received any
answer This left me the only alternative Of calling
neghhorhood meeting n order 10 make out the above
companies have written three times to the Adjutant
General without receiving either commissions eny
move all blame fiom myself and my county. l world
also state that the counties OF Franklin and Henry have
each raised three comp inies of volunteers.
Very Respectfully yours &C.,
A. SrAPlys