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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-11-02
Our Soldiers on the Peninsula.

Editors Dispatch: Having full knowledge
OF the destitute condition of the Hampton
soluleTs, feel 1T TO be my sacred duty TO call
the attention OF q generous public 10 their
situation, and l assure you that nothing gives
me more pleasure than to DO something for
these patriotic and gallant soldiers. Being.a
soldler yself OF course have rot the means
to supply their wants, and can only call upou
those who have to do some thing in the noble
cause OF aiding these destitute soldiers who
nave left home and all its comforts and en-
deafments to rescue the endangered and
peri hing liberties of their country -
But though unable 10 alleviate their suffer
ings, l trust have that ger uiue syrapathy for
these suffering fellow soldiers which hone
peFSades the breast of every gallant daughter
and son within the limits of this renowned
old Commonwealth. Impelled by PATRIOTISM
they were among the first to oftar their ser
vices 10 TINS state though they knew, when
taking this patriotic step, that they were de-
priying themselves of their homes and its
comforts. When they saw that il was the
cruel lnten ton OF the Lincoln DYNASTY to in,
Vaoe me sacred soil OF Virginia, and to wage
a war OF suojugation against the Soutb hey
eagerly rushed TO the aid of their State and
the cry "to arms, to arms reyprberatad
throughout the gallant county of Flizahetb
olty-irom the very walls OF Fortress Mon
roe TO the borders Of York county Thourh
neglected by their State, yet when the order
c'me tor them to abandon their homes and
the graves of their departed kindred to fb-
lneIcli IS tread or vandal horde, they obey
IL,
Lhat they possessed on earth to the mercy
OF cruel and unscrupulous eoa,nv =
And from the very moment that they were
mustered INTO service mp TO the present time
they nave been doing hard service Uav nv
day nave they Ielled the mighty trees of Tho
forest, and thrown up the earth works to nra
vent the enemy from making q yictorions
march through the county and gaining nos
session of your hospitabie city. which thev
seemed SO desirous 10 occupy. Though their
own iltiie county was occupied by the enemy,
yet stun the cause of the South was their
cause, and they hestated not TO sacrifice their
All In lis defence. l shall say nothing of the
burning of the town, save that il received
tnelf Warmest approval / will leave that to
history, knowing that it will do them Justice
IL is enough TO say that they are needy and
destitute, ana feel confident that their case
Will receive the warmest sympathy of The
gallant people of Richmond But must re-
marx that so destitute Of clothing were they
lhaying brought but one or two suits from
nome with them, aud having torn them work
ing in the thickets,) that, it is said, when they
marched through a certain place they were
laughed at.
a FRIEND a Snr
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Honor to Whom Honor is Due.

WILLIAMSBURG. Oct. %, 1861
Ed. Dispatch: As know what An interest
you take in anything that relates to the pres
ent unhappy state of affairs and particularly
as know how much importance Won attach
to any news relative to the arrangements
for the comfort of the sick which arp heino
m tde III Virginia, 1 think it my duty. as one
who has already experienced the generosity
of our ladies and the atten tons of those who
make 1t their special care to wait upon US,
either as matrons or otherwise to bear nv
testimony to their kindness We have at
present in Williamsburg six places set apart
for our sick-the Baptist, the Methodist, the
Eplscopailan, the Baptist African churches
the old College, and the Seminary Hospital-
all of which are we'll and diligently pro vded
for, and as have been through most of them
and have had communication with most of
the inmates, think can say with safety
that there is rot axsingle one of them that has
had any cause ofcomplaint
About the last named of these Institutions
l would add that it was the first hospital es-
taoiishsd during the war. 1t is under the
supervision OF Mr. Ganbin e. Frenchmanl
and his wife, IA Scotch woman.) Mr.. Ga bin
as the steward OF this institution has done
much for our suffering soldiers, and by his
native sangtro'd and his untiring watchful
ness has gained the respect. and I might say
the affection OF every patient who has been
fortunate enough, if may so speak, to come
under his charge. His time and money have
been given freely in the good cause. With a
self sacrificing generosity that would do
honor to the bravest of his ancestors who
came, fought for, and helped 10 win our indie.
pendence IN the good old times when we had
Washington, Il Jackson, and Il Henry in our
once happy America. As for Mrs. GAMBIA, /
need only say that the land '1o'cakes and
buther Scots has never produced or sent
forth more benevolent amiable- heart ted
lady, having all the tenderness and un.
shaken courage of her race when charity
beckons her TO her work. She makes herself
the esteemed of all those TO WI . n her comfort
ing hand is stretched forth she has worked
single handed and alone since ] June last and I
assure you her task has been an arduous one
| say with the old adage, 8. honor to whom
honor is DUE and for my part, should Hea-
ven spare me in times to come, hope often
to look With pride to the days of " Aud Lang
Syne, when | was sick, and had that great
est OF all comforts 10 the sick-a sympathzing
friend to care for me-
believe it is only right and just that the
people OF this State, and of others, should be
made acquainted with those who are most
Jealous in the discharge of their duties to
their sick soldiers, and on this account send
you these few lines in order that l may do
my share of what consider bounden duty.
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a NEGRO SHOT IN CHEsTERFiElp.-A Difficult
ty occurred between the oyerseer and one of
the slaves on the farm of MIR. Joseph T. Ma.
son, III Chesterfield county, near Peters bury
on Iuesday last, which resulted in the seri-
ously, though not fatally, shooting of the me-
gro. 1t appears tb at the overseer had cause
TO punish the negro for some disobedience and
on ordering him into the barn. where he usu-
ally whipped them, the man perem ptorily re-
fused to obey. He furthermore told the over
seer that 1t would take a better or stronger
man tnan he was 10 make him go in the barn
lie continued to use other insolent language
10 the overseer, and at the same time ad-
vanced upon him. Having his double bar
relied gun with him, loaded with bird shot
the overseer raised it to his shoulder and
commended the negro to stop; that if he ad-
Fahced another step towards him he would
shoot him. But the negro turned his side to-
wards the overseer and quiekened his pace
upon him. The gun was fired the whole load
passing through the fieshy part of one of the
negro's arms, infiicting rainfui wound, and
II Is thought cut the blood sssls of the arm
After he was shot, the negro turned his other
side TO the ovsrseer, and cursiug him. told
MIN 10 shoot his other arm. The name Of the
overseer conld not be learned but irnmedi-
atriy aft"r he had shot the negro he went to
a Magistrate OF the county and gave him eif
mp. Upon hearing his statement fsubstauti-
ally as above he was released.
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Col. Colauitt and Gen. Magruder.

YORKTOWN, Oct. Is, 1861.
Editors Dispatch II reached here two days
ago, and Immediately repaired to the Office OF
CoI. Colquitt, the commander of the post to
get my permit endorsed. sat in his office for
one hour, and observed him in the midst of
business, giving his ear and attention to 4
muiuA Ade of details and an infinite variety
OF applications. No man i have met has i'm :
pressed me more favorably. He is polite and
eiiigeht,-comprehends readily the ques
tions submitted to him, and disposes of them
with facility. Simple and unaffected in his
manners, he is wholly free from that grave
ard mysterious air of consequence, with
winch men devoid of merit seek to impose
upon the world would trust my fortune to
his good sense and discretion in any emer-
gency.
If there is one error more than any other
INTO which our military leaders have fallen,
IL Is the mistaken and contemp ptihie idea tina t
an abrupt manner and curt reply are the
evidences Of their fitness for power and au
thority.
passed from the Office of Col. Colquitt to
the headquarters of General Magruder. Here,
TOO, all was stir and talk. General Magru-
DER stood In the midst, proud and command
ihg lofHa, bowing to one, listening to another
ana giving directions to a third. He is i'm
puisiYe In manner, and one would think, up
on the first blush, impatient aud harsh vet
there is fund OF good nature in him. A
scene occurred in my presence which Illus.
tfates 1t. man with sabre steps in and
hands him n paper. whats this?" cap
phcatlor for furlough, SIR "Furlough
Don'tyoa know my order, sir don't you
know my order 30 "Yes, General: but l
nav mt been home in four months; left hur-
riedly; business mixed up; wife at home by
herself; furough Short "How long?'-
Ten days" "Ten days, Where do YOU
live?'' New Kent " New Kent Two
days to go-tWo to return-fve days is enough
sir; any man can attend to business in one day
FIVE days is enough He takes his pen and
relaxing in his feelings, writes, g Grant him
ten days furlough" He has enough to make
him impatient and to keep him so, and /
should hardly blame him if he were TO swear
little. He is untlring in his exertions. and
is now bending his energies to 3 more perfect
defence of the Peninsula. The present state
OF preparation am not allowed to refer to;
out 1t is enough to say that while much re-
mains to be done, the troops here would be
glad to meet the enemy now or at any time.
MORE anon. ACCoMAC.
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"A THRILLING NIGHr IScIpExr-The Oiean
w J d"'TttSo closes description of the
recent 1reshet In that region by the follow
ing thrilling incident
learn that whole family living near
Cuba had a narrow escape from drowning IN
r loay night. The floods came surrounded.
their dwelling, and fearing the house would
be carried away, the father resolved to make
an ell 'rt 10 save his wife and children. He
seized the youngest, a girl of four Years ami
bid the eldest then sick with the di ptheria. TO
follow IL was very dark, but he waded to
the nearest tree aud put the children among
the nfahehes returning he brought bis wife
and placed her with the children. and fea r.
ing the tree might not stand any greater
weight, he tied himself to the trunk, where
he was found next morning up to his arm
pts Iii Water. The whole family were finally
rescued. A night OF terror certainly tn these
fortunates. The dwelling was swept way
by the food
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PRICE TWO GENTS.
How the Planter. are % Obsai. Relief

How the Planters are 70 Obtain Rslier
The New Orleans Cresceat, in it's issue OF
the 22d, publishes the following communica.
tion from gentleman Of financial skill and
one OF the largest planters In the Southern
Confederacy, and one Of the most experienced
men of the age:
Your banks might afford great relief To bofh
sugar and cotton planters, by ioaning to cot
ton planters ten dollars a bale on cotton
This would enable them to purchase sugar
ana mosasses as substitute for pork and
mus relieve the sugar plan ters. Ii might
tnink be safely done In some such form ne
.hts. ts. Let the planter make his note, say
promise to pay on dem and to the Presi-
oent' directors, eIc., of the Bank of -,
Win interest at per cent. per annum from
aate, ana payable ont of the proceeds Of the
hrst safes OF my cotton crop.
ana let the commission merchant annax.
L, or we, pledge ourselves TO pay the above
note ' out OF the proceeds of the first sales of
VT This bH'sU. war oaop OF ,, consigned to us
and there cannot be a doubt that anot ther one
hundred millions of Treasury notes and ner.
naEs ma several hundred millions, will be issued.
The banks must be crowded with them and
certainly good pla n ter S note is AZ good as
treasury note, more especially if the one
pears per cent interest, and the other no in
tereSt 1T all
Some such scheme will have to be adopted
to enable the planter to keep the people from
starving, and TO assist the government in
the collection of her taxes for without these
corrections the war cannot be- prosecu ted
Ihus Tar much has been done in furnishing
suppiies 10 the soldiers by private donations
but there must soon be an end of this. for
tnose VINO had cash funds have now nearly
expended them, and little now can be expect
eo from private bounty. The banks must
come to the relief of the people and the GOV.
ernment or the war m a 81 cease
Inc me guarantee OF the commission merchant
inisht DC varied, so as 10 pledge himself. or
themselves only. For the application of the
nrst saies OF the crops to the payment of the
rate, let the form be thus:
=, VI we, promise TO pay to the President
directors, etc, OF the Bank of -. ten
ahousaho collars, with interest from date at
pei cent. per annum, payable out of the pre-
ceeus OF the hrst sales of my crop of the
growth of 1861. N ~
And the guarantee OF the commission mer
chant thus A
~ or we, guarantee the faithful aupIica
tioh OF inc net~proceeds of the aIes of the
crop OF "A tS that may be consigned to me for
US 10 the liquidation of the principal and in
terest OF the above note
think your banks must fear that the Con
leueTate States are to be flooded with the
confederate Treasury notes, aud that ali
oeots Will be collected in that currency. To
rreFenl lis 100 great circulation in the banks
tney should be glad to pay it out for good
paper. If the Treasury notes are good the
planter sapaper must be good If the pIan
ters paper be not good, the Treasury notes
must be worthless
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The MEDICAL STATf.-A correspondent in
a late number of the Dispatch expresses the
opinion that the medical men of the army are
unjustly held responsible for sickness and ne
glect which are often the fault of other depart
ments The unhealthy location of a camp,
mismanagement in the Commissary's and
Quartermaster's departments, it is urged, may
have caused many of the grievances of which
the public complain. The long and continued
inaction OF the troops, rasting out the very
marrow of their life, has also exerted its in
tuence. We dare say that the doctors, as our
correspondent alleges, are not the only ones
who should be held responsible for the suffer
ings of our men during the last summer.
Nor do we doubt that there are many good
physicians in the army. We know some of
them personally, and are acquainted by repu-
tation with others. They are gentlemen of
eminent skill, of conseientiousness, and fdel-
ity. They are as incapable of receiving the
liberal compensation which surgeons receive,
is2 400 per annum,) and Deglecting their duty,
as they are of highway robbery. We have
no complaint to make of such men. We re
spect their noble profession, and we think
none the less of it, that all but the quacks in
that profession have come to the conclusion
that the less medicine you give patient the
better. But we hear that there are not few
incompetent surgeons in the army, and that in
all probability they are producing fatality
greater than could be effected by the combined
powers Of Mcclellan, Scott, RosencralH. and
Fremont. 1t is believed that all the balls
thrown by the ships in the Potomac, and the
batteries on the shore, have not done as much
damage to the Confederate army as the bo-
luses of some of these doctors We under
stand that distinguished physician expresses
the opinion that the army would be better off
without doctors altogether, because the good
ones cannot do rs much good as the incompe-
tent do harm. Our attention has also been
called TO another fact which demands atten-
ton. 1t is that if surgeons are able to pursue
their private practice, half the, present salary
of s., 400 would be compensation enough If
a patient Is able to be killed at eleven dol
lars month, physician, who has other
sources Of income, ought to be willing to kill
him at hundred The satisfaction of taking
a man off sernndum artem would be an ample
compensation for any deficiency OF pecuniary
emolameut.
The salaries Of ohaplains in the army-have
been reduced 10 Avs OF six hundred dollars
The cure Of souls Is = important - the cure
Of bodisI. Lei shis wrong he rsdrsssed, and
The pay of vhsplAius bs nada Il l1Ast half =
mnsh = thas of snrgsona We ought 70 hsvs
Seel eAapaains h ~ asMy, sdaaass1, pless,
philosoPhjsal nm, vho san swsstsn By DIR
words Of wisdom and consolation the bittsrsss
pill thai shs pslvsts haa 70 ,Aks,
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Acknowledgement.
Lick CAMP, Haymarket, Va, !,

Ai'h SAAF, nay Va,
18th Reg't Ala. Vols. Oct. %. 1851.
Eds. Dispatch crave a small space In yeur
columns 10 return my acknowledgements ts and
those OF the unfortunate men placed in my
charge, to the ladies of Haymarket and sicin-
lty Tor their unremitting attentions and
kindnesses TO the sick. Night and day they
have ministefed at the bedside OF the pros
trate soldiey, and by acts and words soothed
and mitigatNd their sufferings. No face SO
paiiid--no form SO attenu ited-no condition
SO loathsome, as to turn them from their holy
work; but regarding all as brothers and kin
dreG, each WED with the other in efforts to
nmehorate the Affections OF these stranger
soldiers.
Long will the patriotic and selfsacrifieing
women Of Haymarket, of all ages and condi-
tions, he remembered by the sick OF the 18th
regiment Of Aiabana volunteers a. minister
ing angels. Such deeds deserve public com.
this Rotlcs. w, II. HraIcnIax,
Lieut., TO. T. lsfh Reg. Ala. vols.
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shall be able to exhibit as fine stock of Goods
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ITO CONTRACTORS FOR ARTILLERY
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subscriber, experienced DRAUGHTsMAN for
a considerable time employed ia making traeings
OF Artillery Carriages of all kinds, and Artillery
Harness, from the regular drawings in his posses
sion, for land and coast service is prepared TO
make TRACINGS for parties requiring such.
The subscriber refer to the officers of the
Ordnance Department of Virginia, and can be
heard of on inquiriDg at the State Armory, corner
OF 7th and Cary streets Richmond.
FREDERICK KOCH,
oc 3l-3t* Architect and Draughtsman.
ATOTICE.-Beingi induced by Ill health to re-
~ tire from business, the subscriber has dis
posed OF his stock OF DRUGS, MEDICINES, and
FIXTURES, in the city of Richmond TO Mr. VIM.
II. SCOTT, who has been in his employ for more
than five years, and who Is already favorsbly
known TO his pa.rona and friends. He solicits for
bis successor tLat generous patronage heretofore be
slowed en- himself
JOHN w. GARLICK, NJ. D.
n. bah persons indebted TO the subscriber
are earnestly requested TO settle their bills while
tbose having claims against him viii present them.
Mr.. ScoIT will attend to tie same At the old stand
JNO. w. 0ARI4lCK.
Richmond. Oct. 10th, 1861.
EE E0TICE-~The subscriber expects his
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place, on an extended sesle, ss the South
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CoNFEBERATE STATES AMERICA,
War Dara rty,, ant

CONFEDERATE STATES AMERICA,
War Depa rtment,
Richmond. 29th Oct, 1861
81 Your letter of the eth inst. has been
received In Il you tender your resignatio
as Briga der General in the Provisional
Army. 1t is due TO self respect that should
remark on the improperly of your using this
Department as.the channel for conveying dis
respectful and insulting comm snts on the ac-
tion OF the Commander in Chief of the Army
and the the Chief Magistrate of the Confed-
eracy. His sole offence, according to the
statements of your letter, consists in not Sc
lectiRg you to be ida jor- General, for there is
no question of promotion involved in the ap-
poin tment of General Officers The law ex-
pressly vests in him the power to choose Off
GERS to command brigades and divisions, and
it is no disparasement to any officer, what
ever may have been his services. that the
President prefers another as a division COM
mander. Your statement, therefore, that
you have been oversiaughed, and that You
have thus been subjected 'ito The Insults and
indignities'' of the Executive, is based on a
total misapprehension Of his duties and your
rights, according to the laws which govern
the army. Your communication has been
submitted to the President, and, by his di-
rection, your resignation Is accepted
have the honor to be,
Your obedient servant
J. p. BRyJAsIs,
Acting Secretary of War.
Maj. Gen. ". II. T.. Haska,
Richmond, Va.
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ASTONISHING Rus AT BILLIARDs.-The La.
vaca (Texas) Gaif KEY mentions a most aston
lshing run at billiards. 1t was by Judge
Hastings, of that town. He made seventeen
POINTS on the two reds and white, when he
got the red and white eornered, and on these
two made foHr thousand free hundred and ef1ktg
paints, making the whole run 4,597 This Is
more, by 2l7 points, than was ever before made
IN one run since the game was invented. He
was occupied four houIs
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CULTIVATION OF SUaAR CANE IN PHILApsL.
PHIA.-The China sugar cane has been sne
cessfnliy cultivated this year by many farm
,i, ers In the western part OF Chester county, Pa
Inc crop is quite abundant. A Mr.. Cloud
near Cochranyiiie, has a mill that is running
uay ana night, In the manufac ture of molasses
oy steam power. The apprehension that su
gar would he dear, induced the farmers to go
extensively into the cultivation of the Sor-
ghum.