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To The Editors If III Eaguiycr::

10 tie Editors q ne enquirer:
GrSTLEMEH-perInit e friend, who kn:w them
we'll, to pay a brief tribute 10 the memory Of
three of the noblesi victims offered upon the
altar of Southern independence, in the grea,
battle Of the 21st OF July l refer to PErroE
RANDOLPH HANSON, and HOLMES and TUCKER,
the Two gallant Sons OF David Fl. Conrad, al
Of Martinsburg.
Pcyton Harrison, though Of delicate frame
and precarious health, had checrlully bTavcd
the hardships and endured the pri7stians Of
the camp, from the earliest outbreak Of this
unhappy war; and, reflected, by his ardent
spirit of devotion to the cause, his physical
strength had rather increased than yielded &c
the severe trial up to The moment, when, while
leading his men TO the charge, he met his death
as a Christian Zero.
The few only, whose peculiar opportunities
enabled them 10 penetrate the veil Of his char
actcristic nodesty, knew bis real worth; his
genuine picLy; his gh-toned sonsc Of honor,
and the manly lrmncss with which he ever
adhered to and maintained that which his
sound judgment dictated as just, and honora'
Bile and patriotic. With needful breTity, it
may bc added, that no better man, or pureI
Christian, or braver patriot poured out upon
his native soil the willing ljbation Of his LIES
blood, in that memorable conflict.
He has gone to his bright reward but there
is a sad reverse side to the picture, as seen
in the sorrows of his Snitten household. His
venerable father, the Rev. Peyton R. Harrison,
stern and unbCndirg as the oak in his lofty
patriotism, but bowling meekly t" the stroke o!
Heaven the young and interesting wife, and
three little ones, now enduring, in the midst OF
enemies, the heaviest and bitterest OF earth's
Affections. Sorrowful indeed are these things
to contemplate hut into the sacred privacy Of
their grief, nc MAY not further intrude.
In the death of the two young Conrads, the
only sons Of their most estimable parents,
there vas something peculiarly touching. AT
ili.tiIncd oldsr having been given 10 fall back,
the elder Of tbs brothers was heard to eXc!ain,
"no! come, Tuck, we will forward" and join
ing d portion CT tie regiment, preparing te
charge, and which did Gallautly charge the
enemy's battery, they fell, almost at the same
instant, into each others arms-.and thus
sealed, with their life's blood, their noble and
heroic devotion 20 the cause of Southern liberty.
Thus glorious, and stamped With moral gran.
deur, as was their death, it was but an appro-
pirate finale of The pure, spotlesS and elevated
character in life Of each Of them.
Falling thus, aud nearly at the same moment
with their cousin, Peyton Harrison, all three
of them grcndsons CT the late Judge Carr, o.
the Court Of Appeals, their heroic death carries
with il assurance that the ancient spirit which
so much illustrates the annals of Virginia, is
not lost, but needs only o crisis like the pre-
sent to call il forth. II,
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Gucrrllla1.

Gucrrllla1.
MEssEs. EDIToRs:-I learned in my campaign
in Mexico, that the owners of the soil and
other citizens, not in the army, were more to
be dreaded than the regular army of the enc
my. The chsek OF the boldest invader will
blaach to enter On the land of his neighbour
Our bravest men dreaded the crack Of an esco-
pete from behind a bush or tree, more than
they did the cannon from the Mexican regular
army; for the bush-fghter or guerrilla, fights
for all that is dear to humanity-for his home,
children and friends, which are, even by the
African, held dear. Should our invaders onter
towards the heart Of any one of the Confede-
rate States, they will find men of all ages,
youths, women and negroes, formed into dread
ed guerrilla bands dreadful in battle -merci.
less in pursuit. On, could we but defeat our
Invaders once more, and with McCullech's
Rangers and our guerrilas pursue theml!!
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y, IL. E3;toss ofthe ENQUIRER .

70 the Editors Of the Enqnjrer:
I saw in the Enquirer" a few days ago, an
account of the burial of Corporal Halnes, (Who
was killed while on picket duty near Alsxan.
dria,) in which 1 am made to participate. j.,
Whatever credit is due for the disinterested
and humane act, belongs to my brother Arthur
and Mr.. Danger3eld. was not in Ale1an.
dria at the time. Please make the correction and
oblige yours, truly, LAURENCE B. TAYLOR.
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We are informed, b. Captain Thomas F..
Goode, that we ruisconceived his statement to
us In relation to the burning Of Hampton. The
firing upon and the rePulse Of the Federal
picket Yves not by the cavalry but by Two
companies of infantry under the command of
Col. Hodges. Captain G.. speaks in compli-
mentary terms, both Of Col Hedges and Capt.
Phillips.
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TIoMA PRATT departed this life at smlthhe!d, his res.
idence, near Fredericksburg, on the 3Nh July, alter a lin.
gerlng Illness, In the 10Th year OF his ugc-havlng been
born the 18th November, 1891.
He was dear to n large circle OF relatives, connections
and friends; and respected By all who knew him. His mind
was strong, clear, sa:aclOus, and enriched with extensive
and various information his manner frank, natural and
unprelondIns; his heart a.Imateh by private virtue snd
public spirit. From the resources OF hn ample fortune he
contributed freely both 10 the calls OF p!ety, patriotism and
charity; while his home was the seat oil refined and gen
erous hospitality. Du:ing his %protrac,ed illness he mani
tested q deep interest In the progress o f,hose events which
have terminated In civil war. ind his heart throbbed with
that OF his country, when he received Information OF the
signal victory that had crowned The arms OF the South.
Careles, Of distinction, duty-not popularlty-was the
watchTOrd Of his life; md he has descended TO the rrR We,
having discharged every office Of the patriot, citizen and
conscientious man with rare e1actness and fidelity.
AGeclionate ki.d.red, devoted friends and faithful slaves,
follow red his hearse ~ the family cemetery. The writer OF
this brief notice WAS present at the solemn and affecting
scene, had known the deceased many years, enjoyed his
friendship, reycred and loved him. In marking the patience
with which he bore his calamity, and the unruiled calm
ness with which he drew nearer and nearer 10 his end, hs
thought he saw In him the good man portrayed by the
PsAlmi5t: "MGrk The perfect plan and behold the uprich:
for the end Of that man Is peace" (Pa. 81 So lar rs others
shall succeed In conforming themselves 10 the bright
their own, and the happiness OF these around them-tiHt
they he acquiring that Eereuity OF soul which Is The reward
ola well.spent life, which can approach Its goal with com
posure and triumph over death itself.
His cordial greeting can be heard no more; his last wOrds
OF wisdom and gentleness have died upon the ear, and bis
spirit fed To the world that lies beyond the grave. II Is
therefore, Idle 10 indulge regrets; get mill they not radss
TO 10 Jth, and to find aleclonate expression wherever re
poses the shadow ofhls Maine. 81.
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DIED.

DIED, at lnglewood, In the county Of Middle.e., on Wed.
ne.d.y, the l4th Inst, PERCY EGI2NR, youngest son Of
Lieutenant GoYarnor Montague.
"Whig' and "D!spatch" will please copy.
CHARLOTTE JErER, wife Of the Rev. J. L. Jeter, D. D.,
OF this city.
DIED, on Saturday night, August 10. DR.. GEORGE VIII
son, Of s%niihfeld, Isle Of Wight county, Va, aged ~
,-acr
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TUT tVt ENgNfTtF.
Stone Oil Lamps for HentinG Rooms,
Tents, &c-A Suggestion to Richmond
Manufacturers and


Winter is rapidly approaching, and arrange
ments should be made for furnishing the sol
der with all the convenient appliances Of art
for the purpose of keeping himself warm and
comfortable, and, therefore, healthy and strong.
lie needs not only warm, substantial clothing,
hats and shoes, but should, if possible, be
provided with means for heating bis tent du.
ring wet and inclsmcnt weather, when fires out
of doors are useless. Tho outdoor fire is IN
doubtedly the most healthy in fair, open
weather, but means of heating tents should be
provided, OF be accessible, during wet and in
clement seasons. The stove is too oumber-
some for the purpose, but the STONE Oh LAMP
is the very thing. There is alUays enough
fat matter Wasted IN the camp to suPply the
necessary fuel. Can't some enterprising man.
ufacturer turn them out at rates low enough
to be within the reach Of the humblest soldier,
and thus secure to himself the gratitude OF
the entire army, and, what is perhaps Of more
material advantage, a fortune for himself?
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UNIVERSITY or VIfkGINlA.

TUE next session OF. this Institution will commence on tn e
Il LIST day OF October, and end on the 4I Of July
The courses Of instruction in the Academic, Law and
Medical Schools will be continued as heretofore, and q
scioo! Of Military Science and Tactics. will he organized in
has been converted into a Military Hospital, II 1, proper to
say that such ia not the case. Owing 10 the crowded con.
dltIon Of the general Hospital at Charlottesville, the Cni-
1ersity buildings were thrown open for the reception Of The
sick and wounded Of the Confederate Army, during the
yacstisn. Many OF them have already been discharged;
and snoh as remain will he removed by an early day Ia
September. As the rooms become vacant, they are put
In q thorough state OF preparation for the accommodation
OF students.
For Catalogues, address :. MAUPIN,
Aug 20-cvtd ChairGan OF the Faculty.
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II. BAILLY BLANCHARD, Jr.,.

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Letter From Texas.

Especial Correspondence Of the Richmond Enqutrer.l
AUSTIN, Goth July, 1851.
MgssRs EDIroRs The re~s came to-day
from Virginia Of The great victory at Manassas
under President Davis, Beauregard and John
ston. Il reached us about three \. M.p when
all were asleep. 1t was not long before Major
Dchroy, Asst Ajj't General, had the Artillery
in full chorus, playing its anthems to the rising
sur Of this glorious Republic. Tho echoes
reyerberated from the distant hills, and when
morning was fairly upon the earth, the country
people locked into the mountain city; the
military turned out, the drums beat, the throng
of citizens met in the large Halls Of the Capt..
tol, and Shelley, West, Moore, Flournoy, Mar.
shall and Wheeler raised their voices 70 depict
the gladness Of our hearts in the feeble elo-
qucnce of words. 1t has been a,,great, gala day,
throughout Texas. Everybody r%.joices, and
all feel ready to so to Virginia and tight as our
brothers have SO nobly done.
\. resolution Of sympathy with General II.
Bee, of Texas, for the loss Of his brother in
the battle, was adopted, and Major Marshall
spoke i~eclingly Of his participation in drawing
up some Of the orders for the raising OF the
20 Texas companies for Virginia.
tO'. 10 ColaDiiSLihS AtuiP Va S"S
on Red river, TO aid Missouri if necessary
He expects to raise five thousand men.
Gen. I.ibley will be able to raise his brigade
in q few weeks. The companies are nov
ready.
1t is to be hoped that the true States Rights
men who fought the battles in Texas, and who
are willing to fight On the battle field against
the North, will have some regard shown them.
1t will be the means Of creating enthusiasm
in our cause and c~nlisting the true patriots
in our State.
The best feeling exists in Texas in favor Of
carrying out the views of President Davis.
The twenty Texas companies are all ready
and waiting to be sent forward to Virginia.
Having enlisted for that service, it is to be
hoped that they will not be disappointed
Such is the feeling Of the Texas people.
The cause Of the fifty million loan is going
finely OH. Let the Confederate bonds be sent
on Immediately. !. great deal Of cotton will
be sent forward to Mexico by land, and if the
Confederate bonds are here, the cotton W i'll DC
exchanged for il. CRESCENT.
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Hon. A. R. Boteler was not in the battle at
Manassas, and, Of course, was not wounded, as
reported. A son, who bears his name, was in
the battle and Tss wounded. Z
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MAPS OF Tf4E WAR

MAYS OF THE VAN.
JEW Pocket Map OF Virginia. ,5e.
~ Map Of the Seat OF WARM Eastern ~firsiol1, %Sc.; or
In pocket form soc.
Nap OF the Confederate states for the pocket Csc.
J. ". RANDOLPH,
Aug 20 19l Main street.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and gentlemen Wishing
L sn~gagementsf for the Fall Season will please address
WALTER kEE8LE, Manager, Box l67,
July 26-d2hf Nashville, Tenn.
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ITANTED.-A situation as ~BO0K-KEEPER Or IL
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RICHMOND FEMALE SEMINARY.
OK GRACE STREET, BgrwKES IN AID 4Tl.
A. NJ. DUPUY, A. NJ, PRINCIPAL.
HIHE next session OF this Institution, for Boarding and
Il Day Scholars, will commence on the lit Of OCTOBER,
lS6l.
The PrincIpa! will be aided by a we'll selected corp, Of
assistants In every department.
The terms will remain unaltcred.
For further information, apply 10
A. NJ. DCPuY,
Aug 20 - lot Richmond Va.
SOUTHERN LITERARY INSTITUTE.
MRS. JULIA p. DIGGES,
WARRENT0N, NJ c.
NNH1S Institution will be ~re-opened On the 10Th day OF
4 September, under the supervision Of Mrs. Digyea. at.
sisted, rs heretofore, by most efficient teachers.
JuIy 23-2m.
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20 alone to Lcadsville and learn himself the
truth Of the report. At Leadsville every
thing was confirmed, and during the absence
OF our leader, VIC we're fired upon in tie
darkness, by 4 cavalry picket Of the enemy
Col. P. returning, ordered US to fall back 10
a farm house which we had lately passed.
Weary and faint from the want Of food and
rest, We commenced our backward march
The night was dark and rainy. We were
obliged twice to rccross Tygart's Valley river,
which We had 'orded three time in our ad.
vance. Now it became almost utterly i'm
possible to urge the men forward one or
two appeared violently sick; others ON,
planned Of lameness, and others again de
clarcd they were completely exhausted. We
tried every means to encourage them to 60
farther. All would not do. Some fell out
by the way, and | verify believe that if we
had attempted to lead them five miles farther
not one in four could or would have followed
US. At the farmhouse, which we at last
reached, it was impossible to procure food for
one. fourth Of our number, and nearly al the
men were obliged to get such rest as they
could upon the bare ground, under the pelting
rain. In these circumstances, Col. Pegram
held q council Of war, and found that the opin-
ions, of all but two, of the officers present,
conceded with his own: that We should send
a proposition to the commander ofthe enemy's
forces proposing 4 surrender. OF the proprie-
ty of this course ] had no doubt then aud
have mad none since. We were completely
exhausted. Many Of US had had no food for
SO hours-some for a much longer period
We were surrounded, as VIC were assured, by
frll th;rtaan thnns1nd of the enemv and after
wards ascertained. that their numbers were
greater than these. We had good reason 10
believe that they were acquainted with our po.
sition, and would attack US (some $50 men) in
the night or at the earliest dawR Of morning.
In these circumstances, escape seemed hope.
less; and, indeed, the two gentlemen mho 70.
ted against the surrender, declared that they
thought it impossible.
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The weekly Butte record., 1861-06-08
Another Hobgoblin.

The oracles of Secession in their desperate
attempts to inveige the loyal voters of Cali
fornia, into supporting their Mike and water,
Anti coercion, Secession, Pacific Republic
platform, have made the astounding discovery
that England is about to " let slip the dogs of
war against the United States Government !;
and, notwithstanding the interests she might
in that event, be called upon to look after on
the other side of the Continent, she is about
to concentrate her immense army and navy in
and around San Francisco, and enact therein
more horrors than the rebels lay at the doors of
the United States army. The leaders of this
" blessed peace party, who, but few short
weeks ago, were beslobering the people with
logically drawn arguments in favor of a Pacific
Republic, are now, in the tremulous tones of
fear, imploring the masses to rescue them from
the horrid fate pictured in their bosoms, on
hearing one faint screech from a bush on the
distant shores of Great Britain. This may
frighten some timid old women, or a traitor,
who sees rope dangling from the limb of
every tree; but no such screech-ow, ghost
story will gull the people of the Pacific Coast
into supporting the nefarious neutrality
US alone, peace measures, proposed and adyo-
Gated by those whose every act betrays lurk-
ing hostility to the Government, and a sympa-
thy with its covert and open enemies and
who are crying peace and compromise,
well knowing that an acceptance of either, by
the General Government, under the present
circumstances, unless it be an unconditional
peace, or on terms of its own dictation, would
be an act Of cowardly imbecility, that would
fix humiliatng, burning disgrace upon the
people of the United States for all time to
come.