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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-17
Lstter from Rappahsnnoek.

Jurisprudence Of the Alexandria Gazette.
Knoxville, May l5.-The Rev. G. c.
Understood. d Methodist clergy man of
Eappahannock county, at the solicitation OF
many influential men, is forming Foiun-
tser Company 10 meet the invading foe. lie
is brave aud God-iike man, small In sta
Tue, but possesses all that patriotism which
clsracterizcs every true Southern clnzsn.
Sha! we tear the res. l5 when snch men as
these stand At the head Of our armies, with
two-tod weapon, the one the sword "f the
spirit with which t, defend his master 5
sin1dvm, the other, the giitterlng bayonet,
with which To defend the land which gave
him birth. and III which he Ia permitted to
Worship God under his own vlne and hg-
tree, none daring 10 hinder.
4 VOLUNTEER.
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ORKNEY SPRINGS.

YE1HIS delightful SUMMER RESORT is now
1 open for The reception Of ell who may want
II safe retreat during the war; and for the pur-
pose of making the charges to suit the times, we
will put the price of Board per week at SIS, until
the opening of the Season, (Which will be on the
18th of June) Children and Servants half price.
Visitors on their arrival at Mt. Jackson, will ask
for kingre's Coaches, which will convey them
direct to the Springs. For further information,
we refar to Mcssrs. Gray, Miller & Co., Alexan-
audria, or address. THE PROPRIETORS.
Shenandoah County, my 13-lm ...#
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BRUTUS.
Lartsr from the Camp at Manassas Station.


Correspondence Of the AIera"dria Gazette.
MANASSAS GAR STATION, May l6.-Every
thing is going on quietly here, and our men
are we'll satisfied with the ample provision
made for them by our Commissary. Honest
Old Abe will find we'll fed and good hu-
mored set of fellows llere-go,d humored
towards every body but himself and his
Y:ukee soldiers.
The Prince William Rifles were to-day
presented with 1t flag, by the Kew. Mr..
rrnue. lie made them a sensible, practical
speech in which he complimented them up
"a their fine appearances and their bravery,
exhorting them siace ali arguments had
failed, to render good account Of them.
selves in the fight which was to come, and
closed with iervent prayer to the God OF
battles TO protect them, and nerve their
arms to deeds Of valur. The flag was re
ceivsd in the name Of the Company 10y Dr..
Harrison, in 81 appropriate speech
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-17
Secretary Of the Treasury.

GREAT OyTEAGE.-All the freight, each
separate box and package, brought to this
city last night from Washington and the
Nocsh, by Adams Express Company, had
been. by officers Of the federal government,
smashed, broken, or torn open in Washing
ton The loads, as they were removed from
the wagon, presented the appearance Of hay
ing gone through railroad disaster. Band
boxes had their tops and bottoms beaten in;
trunks, whose tops and sides had been wTes-
ted off; chests. with their sides split open,
and their contents scattered about. We saw
one large case directed to W. p. William
son, Norfolk, Va, whose every side had been
split open, apparently with an axe, the re-
;noyal Of the screws that held it together, not
having been at all Thought of. \ consider
able quantity Of freight, was, we learn, de-
tanned by the examiners to undcrgn closer
inspection, or to be stopped. No treights,
by Adams Express, hereafter, will be per
mtted 10 come south ut Washington. The
diSordered condition Of the treights Was
corrected as much as practicable by the &C
eommodating agent in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-17
CAP0N SPRINGS NOW OPEN.
"MOUNTAIN HOUSE"

IN COMPLIANCE with the wishes of many
i desiring safe and quiet retreat, the subscri-
Der will receive visitors ut CAp0N SPRINGS,
on the LIST OF May.
Terms IS per week and S25 per mouth, until
LIST Of July. Children under ten years old and
colored servants halfpice.
+. J. C. WADDLE; Lessee,
my 1--eulm Mountain House, Capon Springs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-17
SUMMER RESORTS.
ROCKBRlDGE BATHS, VIRGINIA..

T1HE UNDERSIGNED has returned to take
Il charge of this fagorite WATERING PLACE,
and hopes by prompt and strict attention to bust
ness, to receive rs liberal patronage rs was ex
tended TO him during his former management. 5s
The establishment will be open for the recon
ton OF visitors on the Goth OF May, 1861 F.st.sl
The character of thee BATHS is we'll estab-
ilished, their tonic qualities extend throughout
every class Of disease. g.r 4.a-. d tsg -.s,..
!. Delicate females and children have without ex-
ceptiou, received great and lasting benefit from
all diseases incident To their sex.
The BATHS can afford as secure, comfortable,
and convenient refuge for families leaving the
scat ofwar, as CAN be found any where in Virginia.
There will be a daily mail from Baltimore,
Richmond, and all points equally distant.
! There are only 10 miles of staging from Goshen
on the Virginia Central Railroad, through 70.
mantle and beautiful country.
The following low rates are adopted in order
that I'll may be accommodated, and they are so
moderate that all can afford to pay them tr
Price per diem 81 SO
Do. . week. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 9 90
+ Do. month. .......................... 80 90
49, REFE RESCES:
Chief Justice TANEr, Maryland.
s e: 5 ! 5 s $;:: Virgins.
VIM. JORDAN & CO. /.
Rockbridge Baths, Va, my 'lo--dlm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-17
TmUortant Renulation.

The following important despatch from
the Secretary of the Treasury has been re-
ceved by The Collector of Charleston.
MONTGOMERY, May l2.-Ylrglnia is now
one OF the Confederate StateS--oI course, no
duties are 10 be collected on imports from
thence. Suspend collection of duties from
North Carolina and Tennessee.
c. G. MEMMlSGER,
Secretary Of the Treasury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-17

MA HOUSES FOR RENT-The subscriber
siA would rent two or more HOUSES during the
present crisis by the month. They are located in
Il healthy and retired neighborhood.
Also, havinga very large and convenient resi-
dence, he would take few respectable boarders
from the cities at S Is per month. special con
tract made with families, to be paid half monthly
in advance. The fare will be such the times
will allow Apply to JAS H. GULlCk,
my TO- Near Aide. Louioun Co., Va
aeHSj FOR rem The desirable small
I"a HOUSE, No. III, Duke street Has gas and
water and IL fine yard Possession given imme-
,tiately. apply at this office. my l4-eo3t*
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-17
- THE SEVEN FOUNTAINS,
JfuutaT ,, PnapeIpc Ehrf SEanu.,,}oob 4

"a THE SEVEN FOUNTAINS,
Situated in PoacelPs Fort, Shenandoah Co,l-
~, Va.
fE1HIS DELIGHTFUL Watering place is now
L open for the reception Of invalds and
families; Il safe and quiet place-the great Natu-
raj Fort Of Virginia. u number of detached Cot
tages, with fine places suitable for families.
Persons leaving Washington, Alexandria or
Baltimore arrive Same day.
Coaches leave Water Lick Station, Manassas
Gap K. r., daily, after the arrival of the cars
Mails daily. Send for Circular
REFERESCEs.-J. d. Corse, and D. Howard
Alexandria. SAMUEL A. BANNER,
P. o., Seven, Fountains Shenandoah co., va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-17

sslnN REWAkD.--Runaway from TIC sub
ID w scrbcr, living in Wasrcntou, Fauquier
county Virginia, on !he I'D March, 1861, a
negro boy named & hAlSnN, aged about 10 Or
II years about 5 feet i or . inches high: dark
copper c.lor--his eyes are Of yellowlsh cast.
He had on when he left Il suit Of drab full iinsey
L pair Of new shoes, black SLOUGH wool hat,
with broad brin, and broad ribbon around it,.
The above named boy was purchased by me of
VIM Bennett. in Warren county, Va, on the l+th
March, | will give the above reward if taken
out Of the State, or $50 if taken in any of the
adjoining counties and returned to NE, or secured
in jail, 50 that l get him again. ..s
RICHARD COOPER
Mnrrentnn Eauuuicr CO. Va AID 2n-entf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-17
BANK or TIE OLD DOMINION.

ALEXANDRIA, April rs, 1851.
GENERAL MEETING of the Stockhuld-
n ers Of the Bank Of the Old Dominion, is re-
qucs,od at their Banking House, on Tuesday,
18th day of May next, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, that
they may determine whether they will accept the
amended Charter, passed by the General Assem-
bly, April q 1861. BY order Of the Beard
M 26-coti w. n. McVETGli, Presi dent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-17

7 OST, A medium sized dark green, or black,
1 trunk much worn. 1t exchanged NJ
(9reen's) Mansion House in Alexandria April 25th
for one belonging to Thos S. Page, jr. The lost
trunk contains principally childrens clothing-al-
so two Colts reyolvers and variety of miscela.
neous articles Any information concerning the
lost trunk will be thankfully received if addressed
to Alexander II. Evans, Washington Rappahan
mock county Va %
Rappahannnck county, Va. my l5-eo3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-17
FIRE INSURANCE NOTICES, 90.
SOUTHERN PROTECTION INSURANCE
GD,Mp1 NJ V.5fy tsSs.
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA. !.

+ sf ALEAANDhlA, VIRGINIA. 80
CAPITAL OVER s60, 900 DOLLARS,
AND COESTAN!TLY'I NCREAsINa.
The Charter of this Company offers mere fayora.
bic advantages to the farmer and others, than any
Company chartered in the State, BY sinsurine
with 0rwithout premium note. II the applicant
prefer, he Gun pay the full amount Of the premium
in cash, or by efecting cash insurance for two
years, the insured saves one-eighth Of tho amount
ne would otherwise have to pay; or by becoming
member, and giving . small premium note, the in
sured saves nearly one-haf Of the amount charged
by Stock Companies, when insuring from year to
year. This is the advantage resulting fsom the
combination Of the 41.. sIlSrE -.
CASH AND MUTUAL PRINCIPE.
This Company commenced Issuing Policies
against loss or damage by IRE, ON the 1stA day OF
March, 1854, since which time over seven tAoussnd
seven hundred persons have insured aed become
members Of the Company, and over seventy thou
sand dollars have been paid for losses. Having
increased business during the past year. feel
grateful for the liberal patronage bestowed upon
the Company thus far, and for its fattsring pros
poets of future usefulness. The Directors hope
aud believe that by prudence, caution, and rigid
system of economy, they will establish for this
Company reputation for cheapness and safety
not surpassed by any Company In the o. States
All differences in settlement Of losses, may be
determined by three dsnterested arbtrators OF the
County where such loss happened, to be mutually
chosen by the insured and the Company.
DIRECTORS: ~
II. w. Thomas, James T. Close,
Christopher Neals, Thomas 7. Hill,
P. D. Lipscemb, R. e. Carter,
Slas Bglow, u g.i VIM. Wright,
W. M. Turner, r. T. Lester,
A. r. Blakey, George E. French,
Ben. F. Male, VIM. C. knight,
George II. Robinson, / S. T. Stuart.
OFFICERS:
H. W. Thomas, Pres'.. VIM. Wright, Secretary.
r. II. Carter, Vice Pres't. Geo. E. French, Treasr.
T. T. HILL, Actuary 4 General Agent.
my 7-c&dly a tag
THE VIRGINIA FIRE AND MARINE IN
SURANCE COMPANY,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-17
THE WARRENTON SPRINGS,
Fauquier County, Virginia, :

= -WlW be opened on NE IoW Of Nag.
IN the interval, a limited number of visitors will
L be received. Terms for board, $50 per month,
$40 per week, So per day. White servants three
fourths colored servants, and children under ten
and over two years. halt price. Horses, fifty cents
per day. ROBT. HUDGlN, Proprietor.
Fuuuuier county, Va, ap 30-d2w ,8s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-17

W. errlcE OF THE ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY,
... -...-= CENTRAL DIVISION, ;
ALEXANDRIA, VA, April "a, 1861. J
TIOR THE accommodation Of the Southern
J., public, this Company are now running regu-
larly through lines from Alexandria to all points
III the South and Southwest Fleights have been
lowered to suit the exgencies Of the times.
f. r. w. FALLS, Agent
an 25-.tf Adams Express Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-17
UDOLPHO WOLVES
AROM ATIC p.
SCHIEDA M SCHNAPPS

SUPERLATIVE
TONIC, DIURETIC, ANTI-DYsPEPTIC, AND
INVIGORATING CORDIAL.
XIToLFE'S CELEBRATED SCHIEDAM
w AROMATIC SCHNAPPS should be kept
in every Fnmily. 1t invariably corrscts the ILL
effects OF change Of weather. aud u beverage,
it is the purest LqRor made in the world.
Put up in pint and quart bottles. Also,
UDOLPHO WOLFE'S
PURE COGNAC BRANDY,
Imported and Bottled by himself, warranted pure,
and the best quality, with his certificate On the
bottle and his seul on the cork.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-17
n. n. RECTOR, Adiuant.
Fuuuu.cr County, my l3-eo3t ..-

Fuuqu'cr County, my l3-eo5t
red and white j u T + j. .
y COW. The leather strap she wore. marked
Adam, ?0S King street, may hive bees! taken OIL
A lbcrul reward will be given Tor any intorma-
ton concerning her.
M. iR--co3t L. e. ADAM.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-17

WYE CALL attention of II ousekcepers and
w dealers To our stock Of fine 4 Table Da-
mask Towclings Curtain Goods, Embroidered
Lace Curtains Floor Oil Cloths, Piano Covers,
&C., with many very desirable goods. We Only
ask fair price, and arc able to offer great induce
ments to cash buyers. ..-. -.a.
NV y ASHBY \ WOOD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-17
REGIMENThL ORDERS.

rEyHE TRAINING OF THE OFFICERS of
/ the 18th Regiment will take place with those
of the S5th Regiment, nj Warrenton. on the 9th,
18th. and 29th days of May. The General Mus.
ter for the 4tth Regiment at Salem on the Satur-
day succeeding, June lSt.) ..
HOWARD J. GIBSON,
Colonel filth Reg't, Y. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-17

-TROUND PLASTER-W offer tor sale best
W WINDSOR PLASTER, grosnd very fine in
our OWE MILL ut So per ton Of 2210 lbs, delivered
to ears or to vessels The price will not be advan-
ced, aud the farmer can rely upon getting the best
article, fresh ground. whenever they may order:
ia % MEADE 4 NARf n.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-17
UDOLPHO W0LPE'S

UDOLPHO W0LPE'S
PURE PORT WINE,
Imported and Bottled by himself, put up for medi-
cinal use with his certificate on the bottle; war.
rantsd pure, and the best quality.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-17
UDOLPHO W0LFE's
PURE MADEIRA, WINE,

Imported and Bottled by himself, for private and
medicinal use, tho best Wine ever offered for sale
to the trade in Bottles. This wine il warranted
perfectly pure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-17

A ITEM IIGN.-Gflic of the l75th Rog meut,
n Virginia Militiu, of the line, and those at
tacneci thereto are hereby notified to meet at the
Armory. lover Major Vim. +. Padgcts Storc) "n
Saturday, 9th inst at o'clock, ?. NJ, for To"
election of Colonel Of the l75th occasioned by the
resignation Of c. L Stuart. Per order:
Adiutant Cen. W. H. RICHARDSON.
H. c. DORSEY, Lieut.. Col. Commanding.
J. p. CLARK, kcting Adju:ant my li-2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-17

NRASS SEED.-A full supply OF mixed Eng
w liSh Lawn GRASS SEED. for by
LEADBEATER & CO.,
jmo II Nos. and I, South Fairfax st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-17
UDOLPHO WOLFES

UDOLPHO WOLFE's
PURE SHERRY WINE,
Imported and Bottled by himself, the same IS the
Port Wine. ...-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-17

PUMPKIN SEED; also, Waugh tIurtzel Beet,
L and Ruta Baga Turnip Seeds, for sale by
LEADBEATER & CO,
5mol7 Nos. and I, South Fairfax-st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-17
Warrenton, Fauquicr CO., Va, APP 2O-eotf

co REWARD.-Ranuway from the subscrl-
DoU Der, OH the 5th inst, my negro man,
named JOHN WALLACE, aged about 81 years,
very black. He is five feet or inches high,
stout built isps slightly, aud very pleasant when
spoken 10. H. is supposed to he in Washington,
rs his wife is living there. | will give S25 if Ia
ken within the State, or the above reward if taken
out--in either 10 be returned OF secured, so
that get him again.
my 11--dtt JOHN G. PEACH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-17
UDOLPHO WOLFE'S
TO THE PTBLTGt

TO THE PUBLIC!
will stake my reputation rs Il man, my stand
ing Us Il merchant of thirty years residence in
New York, that what l pledge and testify to
with my soul, my label and my certificate, IL cor
rect, and can be relied upon by every purchaser.
Physicians who use Wines and Liquors in their
practice, should give the preference to these art-
cles. .
For sale by all respectable Druggists and Apoth-
ccnrics.
UDOLPHO WOLFE,
Sole Manufacturer and Importer of Schiedam
Aromatic Schnapps,
No. % Beaver Street, New York.
ns- II. COOK 4 CO., Alexandria, will sup
ply the trade. DEC lI-dom
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-17

RIVER MOVEMENTS. The lnnd route le-
tween Washington and the North having
been re-opeued, the trade and travel by the
Potomac have considerably fallen off.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-17

FRENCH WIN DOM GiASS.-30t boxes
I French Plate Window Glass, SEl0, just re-
caived ALL SIZES furnished ut short notice.
a. 10 as H. h. MILLER, SON & GO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-17

JuST received 4 full supply Of Cook Stoves
y The Leader, Diamond Rock, Nevada, Penn
sylvanian and other Stoves.
H. GREGORY,
NH IS II. Nos. lis and 100 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-17

Potomac have c0hSlueraDIV IAIICN OH.
PERsoNAL-Ex-Gov. McMulln arrived in
this city yesterday, and took lodging at
Green's Mansion House.
GoDEY's LADY Book. From Mr.. G. +.
French we have received the June number
Of Godey's Lady Book.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-17

Cha REWARn.-Rsnaway from the sub
5iUU scriber, living near Charlottesville, on
Faster Monday negro man WASHINGTON
He is about thirty-fve years OIL. black. OF me
dunn leigh:h, and stoops in the shoulders. j.
will pay the above reward for his apprehension
in any Of the border counties. and delivery t" Inc.
w. ". TEBGS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-17

N0TTON fAKN.--t0,0Ou lbs. Southern make
: OF YARN, prime article, for sale low, by
ap lU WHEAT BBa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-17

000 DOE. BUCKETS will be sold low, by
SUU calling at l.. NERRlNGS
e,h 10 Prnom and Willow Ware Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-17

yKTORsLEY'S HONEY SOAP for the Toilet
w Wursey's Honey Soap tor the Toilet
Worsley's Honey Soap for the Toilet.
RI you have never used it, call at MEI En-
BERG'S, and get cake, and you'll never use any
other. apl 1T
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-17

.~n DOZEN BROOMS.-Now is the time, il
lou you want bargain. l will sell at your
prices, by calling at the Broom FactoryiIoyal
street, South of King.
ian IL T.. HERRING
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-17

E1O COUNTRY MERCHANTS.- am now
L manufacturing TIN WARE. Which | am
prepared to sell at Wholesale, as low as it can be
D"ug GIT in Baltimore, and OF q better ty. You
vii please give IL: cal before huvimg.
II. l GREGORY,
an 10 Il8 and 100 Kipe or
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-17

CHPRING TRADE.-Ee call the attention ef
y our customers and dealers generally, to our
we'll selected Stock OF DRUGS, MEDICINES,
OILS, &c, which prepared TO sell low to
prompt dealers, and will make lager discount
than usual for cash.
NH 10 PEEL 4 s,EFVENS, 80 Kins-st;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-17

NUPEkIOR BLACK WRITING INK.-A bar
- rel Of the above lust manufactured, and for
sale in any quantity, by 49,.
-t JAS. ENTWISLE, JR.,
apI5 Aputhecary. ~ King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-17

ANoTHER.-On Monday, the horse of Mas
ter S. Nj. Withers, son of Mrs. Fannie Il.
Withers, of Warrenton, ,secame frightened,
and starting of very rapidly, threw young
Wishers, aud though fortunately only slight
ly injuring him, fell and broke his own neck.
One hundred and ten dollars had but fe"
days before been paid for him.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-24

The following letter from Major MCCLURE ad
dressed to II. H. DoDD, ESQ.,, of this city, relutes
the vile ISLANDERS of the Journal upon that gentle
man. 1t will be seen that Major MCCLURE is a
decided Union man. and only yielded his Office to
the overpowering force of the revolutionists:
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 80. 1861.
DEAR FRIExD:-At the time l received your
letter We were in the midst of an Unprecedented
excitement which eliminated recently in the rev.
olution here, about which you have doubtless
read much in the newspapers. All the posts On
the frontier are already abandoned and the troops
are now en- route for the place of embarkation.
do not know the effects OF the revolution in lndi-
ana but do know that here it has been a terrible
thing. and will cause much suffering among the
people OF the frontier settlements, who by the by
are neIrly all Union people. The effects are not
so bad in the planting districts, and will not be
felt much if this year brings forth good crops, for
which there is at this time . fair prospect.
You have seen in the papers, | suppose, full
accounts of the surrender of the military posts
and Ieieral property in this State by the orders
o. the late Gen. Twiggs, and also. the comments
OF the press generally upon his conduct. WAS
witness TO the whole affair but having no voice
in the matter of course had 10 part, so | am in
no wise responsible for what was done, whether
history will record it creditable dScreditable
l refused, SO far rs my Office was concerned, to
Yield any obedience 10 the terms. and for my OBJ
stinlcy was finally turned out OF my office, which
together with my safe was taken possession of by
20 armed body of men. At the same time my
functions were declared to be suspended by the
iHdipidual acting for the State. ] yielded to the
power of the reyOlutionists to take possession OF
the office and safe, but up to the present time
have maintained my right to exercise the func
tons OF Paymaster from my pocket and through
such mems rs | can command under the Giro I'M
st, noes.
| can not close this letter without saying to you
that no matter in what direction my political
feelings may tend to lend me. in this crisis OF our
country's troubles ] stand by the Union-the
stars and stripes. That dear old flag never
seemed half so dear to me as when | saw it
hauled down amid the SCOTS and eers of those
who but lately felt proud and secure beneath
its ample folds at home and abroad. MANY a
brave man turned aside and wiped Il tear from
his eyeon the day the American flag was lowered
here.
| will be at indianapolis in June. am or
derei to Washington ON the withdrawal of the
troops from this State. Truly, yours,
DAN. MCCLURE.