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"a TAKE NOTICE. 20
No. g g LoufsfASAA a AvENuE, Z
and thanks for the
~HtH HOUSE, bfsf" sfSS,
DECORATIVE IEO PAINTING,
Gfass Tsf SSGs
He has no hesit4hcy in soliciting a continuance
'i HIS lis fss fFRieEs SSE KEAseNAREEi
And ''FfiksoSMff IN i BBEiSERY BEL
-'''"''' Sc GGiOcUIsIANA AVENUE,
oc 22-Sm Between Sixth and Seventh Sta
THE SUBSCRIBER Takes great pleasure in
his Large stock Of PIANO FoRTEs. Of the "a
best manufactures in the country, whichhf S'I
he offers for sale at the lowest factory prces Pur-
chasing exclusively for cash, he is enabled to sell
eheapeT than any other house. and give entire sat
years. f%RoS G. me MEFaFkoTPs Z skRedPss
Corner Pa. ave. and lIth street.
D seIe Agent of steinway Il Sens, and Raven Il
Bacon. 81
+ Z $! prRs.,,F { R s.!
DRss ans
our house in New York, and T warranted to be- be the be-
best in this market
an We p <
SStnsNiHhhAAsNN SnNihAsN sSg pf EREL and AMERICAN and
Children's Tippets, Capes, Nantes, and Gentle.
We defy all compe tition in this line
stock Of LADIES, CL6AKs and MANTLEs,
DRESS GOODS, and general stock of DRY GOODS,
choicest patterns of fashion.
81 Remember-4S Market Space near Seventh
no Sim s. L ". MEYENBURG.
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DROP osALs FOR WINE.

PosT OFFICE DEPARTaENF,l
Sd November. 1862. {
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this De-
partment until the 18th day of November, 1862 for
furnishing one year supply of inc, estimated at
about 1900 pounds, to be delivered at the Blank
Agencies at Washington, ID. c., Newly city and
Ruialo. New York, free from all cost of trans por
tatlon. in such quantities at each Agency as may
from time to time be ore cred by the DE par tment
The twine must he of three stra sds well twisted
AMI capable of sustain ing the ght of IS pounds
on strip six feet in length it must be put in
balls Of one pound wei ght each and packed suitably
for transpor rtation in packages of l0 pounds weight
measure about $50 yards to the pound. AS no spe-
cifc material has been determined upon bidders
will send pies of such twine as they propose to
furnish with their bids.
Tie contract will awarded to the lowest and
best bidder the hest bid to be determined, after
ing which bid will in its practical results, he most
adv ambiguous to the De rtment, this the Postmas
ter General reserves to himself the right of de-
Gliding.
No proposals will be considered which may be
made by persons not engaged i'll the manu- facture
of twine. .,. - =.
Each bidder must furnish with his pro posals evil
dence of his ability to comply with his bid.
Two sufficient securities will be required to
contract.
Failure to furnish the article contracted for
promptly or furnishing article inferior to that
for the forfeiture of the contract
Bids nQf made in accordance with these proposals
will not be considered
Proposals psust be marked on the outside of the
envelope with the name of the article proposed for
and the letter containing them addressed to the
First Assistant Postmaster Generali Washington
cow POstmAAtAr General
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-11-21

RVOTS AND SHOES TO SUIT THE TIMES.
We ere now manufacturing all kinds of BOOTS
and SHOES, and constantly receiving sup->e6n
ply Of Eastern 4 ade Work Of every descrip- Q
ton, made expressly to order, and will be
sold at much lower price than has BEEN -
heretofore charged in this city for much inferior
articles.
Persons in want Of BOOTS and SHOES Of Eastern
or City made work, will always find good assort-
mept in store and 1T the lewest prices Give US q
call. GRIFFIN Il BROTHER,
ap 5-uP 314 Pennsyl venia avenue
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DROPOSALS FOR IRON IRON. CLAD SEA
II STEAMERS

DNOPOSALS FOR IRON IRON CLAD SEA
STEAMERS.
NAVY DEPARTMENT, October 81, 1852.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received until No
yember "a 1867 for the construction of one or more
Iron Iron clad Sea Steamers, of about 1850 tons
complete, including machinery, masts, and spars
cables, sales, and all other equipments necessary
for an efficient cruising ship ofwar, excepting only
tn ordnance and ordnance stores.
The general plans and specifications can be cx-
amined at the Navy Department.
The proposition must state the price for the
whole complete, and the time in which each vessel
will be delivered at q Navy Yard on the Atlantic
coast.
Bids will only be received from parties who are
known to be able to execute the work, and the
tract win embrace all the usual conditions.
nc 2l -StaYtNn24
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~ Advertisements inserted in the NEW YORK
SUNDAY MERCURY have tae immense benefit of
both The City and Country Eltinns no oI-ot
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I AIDES DRESS FURS.

Is. III. S1INENETZ.
236 Pa. dreHRe, betic. 18th ard i3h SIS,
Invites the attention of ladies to his we'll selected
assortment of DRESS FURS, en-
bracing all the various styles now in
&Sz3E&$9X
Having recently enlarged his stoD, EsSSfrszja5H
he is prepared to offer better induce Nkz1zi1n
me nts than heretofore.
Beautiful acts for g 10, g 10 and SIS
Every article guaranteed as represented and sold
at the lowest market prices. no slim
DEKSONS IN BLACK will find stock of
i MOURNING GOODS in all the old standard,
and modern new fabrics of merit) to be full and
complete throughout the year.
MOURNING y 10 AXIS, and MOURNING
SHAW Is, with all the minor requisites for persons
in black.
Our Northern and Eastern correspondents sends
new supplies daily.
One price only, the actual cash sta ndsrl value
marked IN plain figures, hence no purchaser Is over
charged
An inspection of stock solicited, as it incurs no
obi CATION to purchase. PERRY x BRO,
oc 80 lot Pa. ave. and Ninth street,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-22

dItutuh, JulN ~,
Ia Hon. H. W. Stanton. Secreiaryo OF War
Su:-rhe cavalry expeditions directed Gen.
King 20 send out on the 18th, has returned
They lett Fredericksburg . p VI. on the 18th.
and alter forced march during the night made
detcent at daylight in the morning upon the
Va. Central Railroad at Beaver Creek. fifteen
miles west OF lanoye" Junction and IS from
Richmond
They destroyed the railroad and telegraph for
several miles. burned up tae depot which con-
tanned 40 900 rounds OF musket munitions. 100
barrels Of aoor and much other valuable prop
erty, and brought in u captain in charge AS
prisoner The whole country around wa
thrown into a great state of alarm One nri-
yate was wounded ON our side. The cavalry
m arched 50 miles in 80 hours
The affair was most successful and reflects
high credit upon the commanding officer and
his troops As soon as full particulars are
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-22
Ii.-)lle0

la Berlin. July 10Th Re James Hobart aged VI years
II N months ana - Day
~ haatlohe, 'uly ~ OF apople1y' Df John y Wey,
ago W. year ~
~ ""tet 'ne ith ihst warner NC Loud eldest son o.
T. - ana Top"la McLoud Of 'alais aged 80 ye rs ana
lsmohlht'
In Alough Ns' "a Catherine, wife u John Carrie
SEeu'i Sealt r,. ,o.
Ana Frsrc4s II Prsssov a1 I -" - 0"P'
In uidd..av I,n. ia ~. i t,.,.o.,t
Illness Mr. VIM \ Holden sged ~
In West Randolph, July 9TH, Maria r. putnam, young
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-22
LITERARY NOTICES

PAa,o> Ba3@N'9w s NAw B29A.-saetehe' u
Y. ''''' LoSIt'' a',l D Y 3stg,,' ,,.
among '1g HeOe'' p2I ,5 H o.i 1'3".I'"
~ o......., '.,.l....
~ '''7 n ,1'.',.','7 UT ~ IN, NIL
-. II, $50. ~ Ana.
f''1''' 80" .'.' p ., ~ w. ,..'. -
''"' ""' go" s'1' "''' '''' ~ ''''
Mr. Brownie" position az q Border state
man enabled him TO see this whole subject on
both ID, side. aui bis view. and aimon.tons
are thu. calculated To impress with the greater
rru,. and an se,.raplcl. section. ii the
country
m. narrative ba, the attractive charm Of a
...,..,...., T,. a,.t..~ ,.,.l.e. l,r
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-22
EIRW FOR SALE.

y ODE North part OF Walden about Two mite from las,
Uardwck and near iht stage road lrtdlH trom Rand
WIcA 40 bauNllc, about pi acres 90 mud. "r huct
With cedar rails nud vUl is about equally divided Int
moving, pAstutegc tlasr, wood land ami small sugar
place. The road shaded by about pro beautiful mamie
trees OF ten y vs. growth Buildings including tive
large barns i'm excellent condition and Yrty convenient
Excellent sott water me house and barre said farm
twelve years, and "a iu high state on cultivation and
can nearly all he moved with machine,
Also another arm For salr. 81 about 50 90
ed-hs large sugar orchard Of about l50n trees pont
sugar htuse win fixtures Tor tapping 2l, trees 40 rods
OF sawed trngghs conduct the sap he house Also
years stock OF dry wood These places will be- sold to
scthcr or So paraely Il desirea Direct all cammunci
ions to 5. I. ELLIS East liagualck VI.
Mt I'm
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-22
For the Freeman
Lieut. Samuel Sumner, Jr.

Among the slain who fell on sunday the
29th ultmO. at the engagement near Sayages
Station, no truer Trend OF the Union, no more
consistent defender OF what IS National honor
and National renOwn, no Drawer soldier, high
toned. prompt and efficient officer, and IN the
walks CT evil life honorable and noble hearted
Young man fell than Lieut. Samuel Sumner, Jr.
Having for a series Of months been denizen Of
tie South in Il State where he came daily in
contact with the best and hottest blood Of Urea
son. he returned to his home with but one duty
e. perform to fight the monster he had so late
" seen petted and caresscd And right faith
fully and fully has he done it, and MS it seems
with the sad result he has 80 often told US with
a smile. but earnest words, &" The war must be
n sanguinary one, blood mu be freely spilled,
the contest must be q struggle testing the rela-
i've manhood Of the two sections, and if IN the
end though life il as dear to Inc AS to any one
my blood must mngle with the blood Of my
comrades, be 50, be it so, With these manly
sentiments on his lips he has often and freely
SPOKEN of the war. and when IN argument with
Others who have differed with him concerning
certain p0li elements mixed up IN the STRIFE
his consummate knowledge Of the political char
acter Ut the most prominent POLITICIANS whC
are az the bottom Of our National troubles, hai
won our admiration and invariably has be
carried his point
But he j, gone now, and to the bereavement
If father and mother, brother and sisters, mus
be a1jeJ the ireplrahle loss Of ms comrades il
in arm, and Vermont when she makes up The
historic pagroi her sons fallen IN this struggle
tor the supremacy Of the Cousi'utlun and th'
enforcement OF the laws will remember Lieut.
samuel Sumner. Jr Forthls and this only ha
BE derei W biz life, May his spirit 70 lieay
onward to Ills God who gave H. Q. & ).
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-22
4fl0trle0.

In Bellows Falls July z by Rev f. c. Bass, Mr. 4. =
Winchester Of East Wtstmoreland, II and Miss Mary
Liddlr ct BartouNille VI
Ia Baker SHIELD, the eh INST, at the residence OF the
br,de's parents by the Rev H. }, Moore, Henry Ar
minrtan ESQ to Miss Emma Ayrcs, all u y
I'M Montpelier, July 9th. by Rev Isaac hcAhn' Mr..
Edward W strong and Mrs. Eliza ann Eher'on both 81
nuNhnry. ~, :,
Also y thu anne and az the sam riase July 18th. hr.
Edwin q Atkins, and Miss Laura J.. Grlhih, both ct
nuAhBry.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-22

EARLY POTATOES We have been shown
some potatoes large enough to cook raised this
year in the garden Of Hos RopEmcK RICHARD
son We think they can be set down as the
ariest Of the season
TnR Tenth REGmENr,-The PhuHl says
that Lieut. Col. ". Y. W. Ripley, OF Rutland,
has been appointed to the Colonelcy Of the 10th
Regiment Vermont Volunteers, and Lieut.. \.
b. Jewett Of Swanton Lieut.. Colonel Of the
same Regiment Lieut.. Jewett WAS in the LIST
Vermont Regiment and did excellent service at
Newport News, where he was detailed as an
engineer.
SERIOUS AcclDENr.-l'he Bennington Banner
says serious accident occurred IN the East
part Of Bennington Village, on the evening pre-
ceding the Attn, by the premature discharge OF
cannon, from which W Myers received danger
Gus injuries party OF i've or six were en-
gagged In,fring, and Myers proceeded to load
without the precaulOn OF swabblng out,
when the charge exploded from burning wad
in the gun, striking him full IN the face and
eyes causing him. as those who saw 1t say, to
spin around like top for a distance OF several
feet His clothes were also set on fire, but were
happily eXtnguished before inhicting any ma
tcr4l injury But the powder had done it,
'.' ,.,,. .o,'..' b,. .,o. IN, tbo,,h one
~ ~; i,j;,,,i,..s than ,bn otbqr
- "''l
On "Wednesday night, July oh a fire occurred
m keldsnoro IIIy' destroying Two o"f"' o"neu
by Mruacl S1nl'f9' ana l3uI u"el'.,2' 'u'e',
Inc ias, rs estimated al 3-'o' 10 fo''U' "'N
theft N4s no insurance oH any - td1 u""u'i5e'
except MI amount ." o"+'t 'Ho "''''s
Fiar.,-\ Be<>r,GToN AT aboath half.
,ast ,'e',c, has. Tuesday morning. t.e store
rv..... U,.,,.t Uon,l't9o \ ,rfi p.u,.inr-
,.n h.. discovered 4, be on Gre. IN the nort.l
',.,.o.-a..r M tL..ttic wher, +. considerable
I.t... r,,.,.ara stored 1w4g The alarm
was Instantly SOUNDED, and Il iJrte pump from
the Pa,er MN of N''srs. thatcher NeHlng'
got iat' operation after some iitsie delay be
upper story was nearly aIl burnt over oat we
ground rooms were injured but lIt.ie aside from
water, and the hurry ana hustle OF getting tae
goods out There was butt ulling "lha III
the time, which proved fortunate thing Tor the
buildings adjoining
so,sd tl,5gb ~ = same, hat disarranped condi
M, Tho fra * sunn,sed IN have originated
from the spontaneous combustion Of rage in the
,,rrot Which !. unite nrobable. the more so from
Ihn f,,t NJ the roof being slated We have
not heard tbae,tima,ed l,.s There was $500
inlurance ON the building. and 1880 on the
goods -B anner
Sr.,.,, ~. t,ourv,,e ON T,esd,v e,opin,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-22

Lieut. R. Il. johnson Of the BrdovoI Fam
cavalry in command OF the rebels bn. issnsd
proclamation in which he say. he bns co,oe IN
protect the citizens against the insults Of a ru.
ling despotism. They claim 70 he regular SOL
ders, not guerrilas. Newburgb 10 Miles above
L0ulsy,LLE. XIV, July 10. Gen Nelson .r
rived at Nashville on Thursdag with beayv 10.
Inducements and assumed command
Henderson is occupied by aJ,ut fortv guerri
las. who were checrid and treated Win grpnt
consideration BY many citizen. a. thew entered
the Mace Archy Dixon and others are n4on-
tiating with the rebel Col. johnston to with
draw the guerrlllns from HENDERSON MANY Of
the INHABITANTS have gone d Evansville for
safety.
The steamer Commerce from Mempbis. for
Louisville. has stopped below Henderson deem
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-22

Muums, July H. The Grenada Agpcal OF
,hr l5th has Mobile dispatch of the same date
which say. Dhat special dispatch to the 40.
rrrnStr states that the Richmond Enquirer says
ms no longer doubtful that our hnc, are beng
brought closer To Rieum nd, buta large lorce
has been left Immediately in front of the enemy
AS an obstruction.
zen Stuart last Monday with few pieces
artillery made circuit OF McClelian's position
reaching the James river below him and opened
ire upon large fleet OF transports sinking five
aud GRIPPING several.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-22
TO CAAIFCRNTANS '
NEW ARRANGEMENT
Regular Mail Steamers

VIA. PANAMA RAILROAD,
Rilng list, lith, ol,d 2Ist OF Each Month
UHE OLD ESTABLISHED AGENCY OFFICE has beep
l re-opened in Boston, renewing To New England nco
pie their ormer facilities gr obtaining tickets ,iaeroou
and berth Number otpassenEers limited Ach steam
er Early Application necessary.
c l.. BARTLETT
Oct. ~, i5cn ~ 10, HrCiaob Street
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-22

BALTIMORE, JAY o. The Steamer Louisiana
has arrived here with 328 released Union prs.
oners They were delivered to as about twelve
miles below Richmond Their names have al
ready been published Ample provision is be-
ing mad, here for their comfort.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-22

CMno, July % The steamer Gen, Anderson
from Evansville has arrived She passed Hem
derson, Ky, yesterday forenoon. The rebels
had possession Of the town. They say they do
not intend to interfere with vessels on the river
except Government boats, nor with private prop
erly The number Of rebels there was not ascer-
Miued
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-22
samuel 4 BOutwrlI'> Estate

'Cut ,ub.cnbers wing been ap oiurt hl ihr llouom
hIc Pro Il. Count tot the pt.trlrt &c RpndnIph com
issj lue -rCtlvc, eNamiu. ana a,l. - cdlns and
einauds II lll p,n ms agat-t the esla, 81 samuel 4
iUutwp late 90 Is iu tuwn, 10 sal District, deceased,
3lsl day a May lot2, being allowed b, SAID cout
T. ihr creditors 81 SAID urcrascd, ctunt amt
puye then respective claims Arfurr GIVE notice that
Nr yvli attend the dHir, ot appointment u ne
dwelling tousr ct Lydft ii7Htwcll, }H A4ilHHis.own.
IN .d dista,t, .u the last Tur-dl CD vem1rt rtAt,
st our octoth u the atternoeu. ON sand d4ys
WALTER EWCut,E, = ...
'LLNANbER SMiSH, ''"'
W,lam.to,yr Juy 10th. A. a. lst9 3i2fNat
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-22
Very Latest by Telegraph
4 O'CLOCK l.. NJ.

Ma YoGk, july p The Ia.uafs Wash
.ngtao correspondent has adylc. om Warren
tom Nuu1av evening. which states that Gen.
u-.ca ua4 attacked MecaanmuHe All tbe
rch j. ot.s u N4TeInu wG t4cud under
eouulun-u ,or ID support la National
army. -FOUR clulr.., wers to.H 1r the ns,
oi woe sIcs a~l large .J.t. ". Nad,uton
spring, and cggsgt, adjJIuIns iue RaI.ian
and RpmhauuOck have fallen s. hat supply
rains have no difficulty 10 crossing. Tie tele-
graph nm were complete to Spryyiie today.
Gen. Pope now uas, leegraphic communication
with his three corps
The IrbpueS Washington dispatch says
there is reason % bsIicye that q President vii
issue one Or more rules for the general conduct
ot the var 1t Is now positive known that
tht President, under the advice Gen. Scott,
and with the ac4uiescence OF Geo. Mcclellan q,
mas called Md Gen H.lleck to Washington to
act as General-u- Chief Of the arnics OF the
United States. 1t is probable that a general
order will soon be issued from The War De
parment, applying every where within the lines
OF our armies, the principle that wives aud
children o. rebels who refuse totake the oath
OF allegiance, viii be seni to DIN their nus
bands aud fathers ln the South
Intercourse between Fredericksburg and Rich
mond Il SUI Kept up by letter mail daily.
A special di- atch from Corinh to the irib-
uas says "a special order was ISSUED by Gen Hal
IecA before leaving, which places Gen. Grant 90
command OF Ms army, and ten Pope's old al
my.
Cotton is coming out Of West Tennessee
very freely. Three trims, comprising 81 car,
loaded started tor Columbus from ponils on
the Mobile and ONO Railroad Yesterday In
mense piles are awaiting shipment The people
tear it viii be burned by guerras, ami are
anxious 20 sell prices ranging from 20 20 Is
cents.
Everything is quiet along the Memphis and
Charleston and Mob,l, ana OHIO Railroads
FORTRESS Monroe, july H. A gentleman
recently from suffolk rel orts that there wa.
some hule excitement there uu account ct ru
NOR. that the rebel, were building bridges acros.
The Backwater, whlch 1t MAS thought was pre-.
paratury for attack on Suffolk. The rumors are
quite hkeiy to be false but suffers were careful
not TO keep large supplies ol goods The wealth
or here Is cool and refreshing.
The steamer Mcrrjmac has arrived from Port
Royal No news
The mall boat from Harrisou's Landing re-
ports al. quiet. lne rebel army has fallen back
10 miles towards Richmond
NAmENreN, July Il Arrivals from Sperry-
uile report a.most daily skirmishug between
zen. Sigel. piyAets and rebel scouts near the
gap no Luray. Several OF the enemy nad been
siled ALSO that reconnaissance in force went
towards Madison ON Wednesday. Several runs
We're heard IN that direction the same day
ten Mcdowell arrived here yesterday and
pitcbed his healuuArters
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-22

- Tickets, 2j CAMS Each, to be obtained
at WILDER Music STOKE, and 1T the Door.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-22

EtrtythIng here !. fsmaFkHbIy quiet tn
health ai the r19ps Is gradually improving
Iue federal soldier, who were wounded and "a
ken prisoners during the battles of the sever
days. are now being released an taeIr parole b.
tue rebels. O. .r exchanged asa future time.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-22

WASHINGTON, July 20 The ten new iron
clad gun boats viii be put in commission ia the
course 20 three months, luar armamlnt IL
being prepared The l,aseg is being repaired
as the Washington Navy ard
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-22
A SPLENDID PROGRAMME

CLASSIC, POPULAR AND PATRIOTIC MUSIC
WILL IL GIVEN.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-22

Mr.. A.C Winship of Moretown, desires II,
to state that he does not accept the Office OIL
town committee assigned to Inn by the county
cony uuJn ,n the 18th,
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-10-22
Clothing for the Army.

We are glad to see the unanimity with which the
press of the several States urging the people to
come up to the help Of the government in clothing
our brave soldiers The necessity is inperious 1t
must be done, or the South is undone
While the government has been doing, we sup
pose, what it could towards feeding and clothing
the army, our people have been doing little compar-
atively, this year in aiding it. Last year, it is evil
dent, the army must have suffered vastly but for
the immense contributions of the people Then
our people, if possible, were too lavish, and many
valuable contributions we're wasted. This year but
little has yet been done by the people, in providing
socks, under garments blankets, Shoes &C., for their
suffering friends. These articles are far scarcer now
than they were last year, and the spectators have
caused them to cost TWO or three times as much this
year as they did last. Yet much can be done and
must be done to relieve the suffering of our brave
men. Associations of ladies' should be formed in
every neghborhood in the State at once for this
purpose. If we can't do what We did last year, let
us do what We can.
The appeals of Gov. Vance and of Surgeon Gene
raj Warren by no means overdraw the picture Of
suffering among our soldiers, both now and prospec-
lively. In the matter of clothing, it is absolutely
alarming
North Carolina, in order that her soldiers might
be we'll and promptly clad, took the matter last
year into her own hands, agreeing to receive from
the Confederate Government the commutation Of
$50 for clothing for each soldier, and supply the
clothing herself This perhaps has not been done
as well as was desired, but we presume those hav-
ing charge of this matter have done the best they
could
This arrangement has been a loss to the State,
but this she has been willing TO incur as far As was
prudent We hear however, that the exorbtans