Newbern weekly progress., 1862-10-18
Editorial MeIange.

Nv. EditOriai MeIanSe.
ls Mr.. II. S.. Olcott, we'll known here
as the energetic correspondent of the
~ r. Tribune, has undertaken,-
with the appreciation Of Maj. General
Burnside, tho task Of writing out
history of the Burnside Expedition.
from its first inception to the promo
ton Of Maj. Gen.iJ. @. Foster, to the
cofnn,apdof this Department. His
plan will embrace biographical sketch
es Of the commanding General, and
his three trusted, skillful and brave
Division Commanders, with steel por-
traits of the same notices Of all regi-
mental commanding officers bistori-
cal sketches of regiments; copies Of
official reports Of engagements and
skirmisheLss regimental rosterss lists
Of the killed and wounded in battle,
and descriptions Of the three battles
and the siege of Fort Macon.
Officers and soldiers who may have
letters, sketches, maps, or newspaper.
slips which illustrate the public history
Of the Expeditions, the doings of regi,
meuts, OF the achievements of indi>id-
uais, and which they would be willing
to lend or give to the compiler, to aid
him in his work, will confer a great
favor by leaving them at once with
Mr.. Z. W. Carpenter, at the Navy
Head Quarters, or at the Office Of the
Daily Progress. Any parties having
a correct typographical sketch of the
battle-fields Of Roanoke and Camden
are earnestly requested to leave them,
as above, for the purposes mentioned.
The authoris fully competent for the
task he has undertaken, and his labors
will make an indispensable volume to
every participant in the famous Burn
side Expedition. We are glad that
the compilation Of these events have
been undertaken, and that it is en-.
trusted to such an able hand.
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We understand that library of
nearly hundred volumes, has been
received at the Academy Green Hos
pital. This is gift for the benefit Of
the patients. A bookcase has been
procured and put in charge of the
Ward Master, and the inmates of the
several wards are enjoying the privi-
ledge of an unusual variety Of reading
matter, to while away the dull hours
ofsickness. This library contains a
good selection Of entertaining, instruc-
tive and improving books, well adapt.
edto promote cheerfulness, and encour-
age convalescence. The whole dona-
tion has been forwarded at the solci-
tation of.1lev. James Means, Chaplain
Of the Hospital. by his generous
friends in Auburndalc, Mass.
We also learn that Rev. ]. II. Rouse,
Chaplain of the Foster Hospital is also
expecting like donation from his
friends in Mass. Also, that Rev. W.
G. Whitcomb, Chaplain of the Ports.
mouth Hospital, has made arrange.
ments for similar gift of choice
works. A good library is very i'm.
portantappendage to hospital, and
almost as necessary as medicine itself
If not mere 50, for it diverts tho mind
Of the protracted invalid from despon
dency and the grave, to life, with all
It's gaities, and the future, with all its
promise. ... .... .
The above named gentlemen, who
are so attentive and kind in their un
ceasing efforts to ameliorate the af
Fiction, OF our sick and wounded pat
riots, arc fast demonstrating the inesti
mable value Of their services, and til,
imp 'rtance Of having chaplain in CIV
cry hospital. Their position enable
them to provide many comforts for thu
sick, which could not be otherwise Oh
tanned.
Alarge and spirited meeting wa
held on Wednesday, sth inst, in th'
Court House at Plymouth, the count.
seat Of Washington Co., N. G., whicl
was generally attended by the Unio1
citizens and soldiers, including tn
company of North Carolina Unio1
Volunteers, stationed at that point
s ,muelNewbery, ESQ.,, a prominen
citizen Vi the town, presided. Th
meeting was addressed by Mr.. Fostc