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AFFAIRS AT RoMSEY, WESTERN VIRoMIA.-A
homney correspondent Of the Cincinnati Tines
under date Of December 23, says:

zen. heiiy is, undoubtedly, good and able
soIuler' ana is doing all thar Is in lis power TO
pIop"ie ho"Hey ior au attack irom Us many
,o,eNe T ~ 'hry ihny biirg 10 bear against US.
Every day there il quad detailed from each
company aud regiment with sboyels and nicks
and axes, 10 throw up entrenchments.
Romney Is now well fortified, and ha. troons
enough TO keep at bay all the forces old Gov
Wise can bring against us. The Seventh Ohio
Col. Tyler and The Fourteenth Indiana Coi
Kimbsl, Of Chat Mountain notoriety, arriy. Il
day or two ago, and several other Regiments
are to be here to-day or tomorrow.
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sur.ERs-see, In cur Senate report, Mr.. VIII
toS's bill upon this subject, introduced yester
dRy.
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b. VERA CRUZ IN SPANISH POSSESSION.
Neo York, January 2.-The steamship Co
lumbia has arrived here, bringing Havana dates
70 the 18th instant.
Tho town Of Vera Cruz ia occupied by tho
Spaniards, and the Spanish Gag is waving over
the strong Castle Of Ban Juan de Ullos, which
defends the city.
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TO mRMBnRs OF CONGRESS-.

Senators and Representatives can order the
National Republican through the Secretary Of
the Senate and Clerk Of the House, aud direct
1t, IL they SO choose, to be brought TO their
boarding houses. Our paper, ordered In thit
way, will be delivered by carriers at very
early hour in the morning.
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OUARTEItMABTkA
~ GGN ERALS OFFICE,
WASHINGTON CRY December 80, 1861.
The Secretary Of War directs that no more horses
be bought until all now belonging to the Govern.
ment are In active service.
The attention Of all Of the regular
and volunteer army /: called to the above order
from the Secretary Of War.
NJ. O. MEIGS,
Quartermsster General
dec 27-eodl0t United States
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SOUTHERN DEBrs.-Ths New York Mercantile
Agency, In their circular OF the LIST instant. sav

"In response to the inquiry Of many Of our
leading merchants, who, have called upon us
for reliable statistical Information as TO the mer.
camille indebtedness OF the South to Northern
merchants, We are enabled to state that, by A
very close exanhihati of our books, confirmed
by other sources u information, there fs due
the four cities Of New York, boston, PhiiadeI.
phia, and Baltimore, about t2ll 900 600, divided
as follows:
NOV iork: ......... $3.50 800 900
Philadelphia. "a 600 '000
Baltimore. e......... ................ 1900 ,O0c
noeton. .,..,..,............... 900 .000
ln the dry goods interest alone, in these
ciiies, our estimates show that New York loses
tf5 900 900; Philadelphia 900, 900, Baltimore
%, 500 ,00Os and Boston, 81, ,o00, 900; making a
teal Of indebtedness to the dry goods trade OF
w QUO. 200. From this and other data, we est.
mate the total liabilities of the South TO The
Northern States at near $500 900 900. The above
estimates, with the advantages and facilities
we possess, we can safely affirm are more
nearly correct than can In any other way be
determined"
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dec 21-eodlOt
T1O OFFICERe, sUTLEKs, &c.

A new light, four wheeled WA 8EA
GON, with water. proof covers, 6UMR&N
and handsome leather cushions, oia
built 10 ,rier at New York and cost sis2, FOR
SALE, Mt o moderate price Also, q New York
made set of DOUBLE HARNESS, plated atungs,
never used, Also, q set Of plain SINGLE HAfSEss,
quite new, Apply for address of Stable and Groom
10 487 Seventeenth street, corner OF !. dec rs
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NOTICE TO TAx.PAYERs
CoLLEcroR's OFFICE,

WdshN0ton, DEC II, 1901.
Notice /, hereby given to all persons In arrears for
taxes, whether gis special or aanull tax that un
less tSs same h paid as h oce fore this lst day
dus will then b. adv.Ited and Id, % ths law al.
r,cts
Those VIII, with to AVOID the heavy expense Of
advertising. will please pay within the time speoi.
fei WM, DIXON
dc 20 6-eotFl Collector.
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HTANTEDl WANTEDI-b bCO hecru -,
w to do service in the District Of Cosum bia.
Apply Immediately at No oOs Seventh street, bet.
u add u streets. dec lot
NOV IL THE TIN Il TO get yonr " inter Clothing
~ Al low prices, At 400 Seventh street.
dec l2-lm
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REMOVALS IN THE LAND OFYIcE.-Messrs. o.
Thorn, F. A. Tschifely, X. B. Ironsides, J. H.
Heath, and A. y. Watkins, clerks In the Gen
eral Land Oflco, we're removed on the let inst
TIB.ltTY PUBL,snIyG OFFICE,
II ~ COrnhiil, Boston. .
Any valuable Publ cati.n CONCERNING ELAyEHY,
the WAR, or any other great question Of the lin.
furnished by 4di free 0f postage, at the Publisher
lowest prtc 8.
Boston and New England Agency for the National
RTutliean, at this ONCE. Daily, % year weekly
$ltO Have already large list OF su DISORDERS ior
this valu able Washington paper
All books 10 the B ,ston market furnished by mail
postsge free, on sept oi the Price. buhsc-iptio
received Tor all valuable reviews, mIgaxints and
nswspspsu. Address,
g. W. LIGHT.
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~ HesdquartsrsT First Regiment Esst-
on Virginia Brigade, Alendndrid, December M-The
headquarters Of this regiment will bs located In
Alexsndria. Recruiting stations will bs designated
at proper stations Rsoruits Wishing 70 join this
regiment will BE- mustered In and clothed st opec.
r W. WALL,
A recruiting station is opened on Seventh street,
No. $685. Captain whitney's quarters, light cavalry.
dsc 21-eodlod
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"A BRrrrsH WAR rRANspopv.

British WAR TRANSPORT.
Enslporf, January la British war trans.
port passed hore this morning, with 900 Of tho
Sxty.second regiment-l00 70 remain at 81.
Andrews, and tho remainder to 90 to Wood.
stock. ~
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a%Ths Uaien Prayer Needing will be
be each day ibis weet IN the New York Avenue
Church, Or. oprisysD to commence At O'Clock r
N to be continued enc hour only. dec 30
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To CoRYsroNDESrs.-No attention Will DO
paid 10 anonymous communications.
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VIyABHIN0TON LuCTURE AssOCIA.
w TION.
The Filth Lecture will be by
Hon. HORACE G RE e LEY,
FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 8, 1862,
At THE
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION.
Sutjeot-" THg NATION"
Doo.s OPEN At 7 Lecture ct Q O'Clock
Tickets 10 cs.U to be had ut the Bookstores and
at tho door. jan Sit
KRIS KR1NGLE's IS COME.
Just receiving the lsr.est s.ocsoi
FANCY GOODS
In WI shington
Writing D!st;, prss.irg C,.es rortfollSs, Dirtc'
graph xibum,, GIFT .snd Misel
laneous Books 10 great
varieties, st war
Call and sse, at SHEPHERDS
Headquarters,
dec u Corner Seventh and streets.
$lU icIibsr ib fSr ,hs @ retarn 10 Of hs 10 ksE, which
0roke loose rsm the corner Of Ps avenue
and Fifteenth street. the morning Of the 30h Inst.
&c 10 . Bay Horsc, brar dod (lighily) "U. g." on
the near fofsshoulder, with . white styeak on bis
face. He had on . cavalry esddls, light pair Of
martiusales, and blue blanket. -
Col. Com. ssocsa - Rssi%sot
d. 8. Sharpshooters,
Camp Of Instruction, Washingt0n,
jan l-3th
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EURsl " FURS!!

The largest and most stylish assortment Of
FURH AND ROBES
/ 10 the market
We ere now closing out at private iale, at our
large waIero ms the 1srSest and most supere sssort
msnt Of Furs and Hobss in the country, consisting
Of
Hudson Bay ssble., Roysl Erminss,
Mink, Chinch'las, Fitch,
French and River Mink and French Sables,
Cl0aks, Cspes. kufs, and Cufft;
Also, Fancy Sleigh and Carrh se Robes, and an
uulinlted assortment of Buffaices;
Also, Gloves, 0auntlets ard Collars, and Foot
Huns. WALL BARNARD, -
Corner south eide Pa. avenue and
Jan 8-V Ninth street.
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~ Reading Natter ON every psss.-ka
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E,URNIsHED ROOMs.-Seversl pleasant
L and comfortably. furnished ROOMS, without
board, oan be obtained upon application at No. I5s
wenty ~ eond street, corner Of Pennsy ylvania ave-
nus References exchanged. auIEs
------'-
EHURNIsHED ROVns-. Farnishsd ed Rooms
+ 70 Rsat, with OF Without Beard, In . private
family.
The Houss y within Eve miuutes walk Of the Cap.
o. and Post Onee, and u furnished with gas sId
water.
Addrefs Il. >" st this once j,n s-:is
DOOMs WAWTED-A Par'or and Bed.
n Rom sdjoising In the ueishborhsod Of -Four.
tee1th street; rent not to sxoeed $50 per month
fSss dpeie Esntlsmsn aud p<rnsneut teusnt Ad
dress Box 3b6, Post Onice. Jan 3-i3t
7 AD WANTED-T0 attend ~ an once.
II Apply at Phihsrmopic Hall, Pa avenue, near
Eleventh street. Silt
II Next Door to Willard' Hotel.
Jan 3-lW" 2l4 PcnRyltusta aren1l.
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Subject" THH NATION"
Doo.s OPEN at 7 Lecture ct Q O'Clock
Tickets 10 &C. u to be had Ut tho Bookstores and
ut tho door. jan Sit
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POETRY
Home

This is q popular hymn, sung often in
Germany by the whole congregation as they
leave the Church at the close of divine SER
vice. The melody Is our own Home, sweet
Home" with some notifications
Oh where shall the soul fad her rest and her home
Whose wings will protect her? How long must she
rOSml
Does not the world offer one city OF peace,
One spot free fom sin, where our labors may cease
No, No, No, No! Far out of sig It,
Beyond Is our Home in the Kingdom Of Light.
Wen leave then tbs word in its darkness beh nd,
And walk in the light, if our home we may find;
The great New Jerusalem God has prepared,
His word has been giyen-Ei- counsel decl rel.
Yes, Yes, Yes Yes Yonley must be
Those mansions made ready for you and for me.
And Jesus, our Saviour, cur Brother is there
No Sin shall Cypress US, no Death, Pain, nor Care,
But melodies sweeping from angel harpg, roll
A welcome Of triumph % each ransomed soul.
Ret, Rest, Rest, Rest! There we may rest
Forever with Christ, in the home of The blest!
For We who have loved His appearing below
BY faith-then by sight our Redeemer shall know.
In garments # holiness, free from each faint,
Shall worship before Him the loglies, saint.
Free, Free, Free, Free Freed from our sin
From fghtings without and temptations within.
Dear Saviour, our hearts burn within, and we long
To join in the angels victorious song.
Hrllelujsh to Him who hath bought us!-they cry
The Lamb who hath loved US, wuO reigneth on high
Wait Wait, Wait Wait! Soon shall we hear
Tue voice Of the Master who bids us appear.
Then courage, our sous For the wa fare is short,
Oar armoy is strong, aud secure is our Fort;
And when we have trjumphed and each has his crown
At the feet of the Lord we will cast them all down.
joy Joy, Joy, Joy! Safe home al last
The battle is over-the peril is past
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The Monument.

AS l was passing, d few winters ago,
through one Of our sleeping places" of the
dead, my attention was arrested by very
simple and very common phenomenon.-
Around the well known monument of de-
voted Christian whom | had once greatly
reyered, the snow and ice. which abounded
elsewhere. h,G entirely Disappeared leay-
Jag tde earth for several feet each way open
TO the sunshine. "aow is this2" | silently
asked myself. "The monument in itselfh has
nothing uzusual either in its material or in
its form. 1t is, indeed, nothing but cold,
silent, unpretending marble. But tits aoltite
marble, and, true to we'll known laws, it's
slender shaft of white has silently reflected
light and heat which it has not in Itself
And this reflection has melted the ice
around it.
But the monument has lesson for the
living. 1t is by no means uncommon for
protesting Christians to excuse themselves
from all responsibility in connection With
the active 1oork Of the church, because they
lack the education, or means, or influence,
which they suppose necessary to usefulness.
They are sadly 10roag 10 this thing. There
is no member Of Christ's body so humble or
weak, as not to have an appropriate and
important duty to perform. But even if we
admit that here and there one cannot per-
form any active service for Christ, in any of
the various spheres of duty in which men
moye-which we should be slow to admit
still may We not demand if the Christian is
not q monument? Is there no power in quiet
goodness, in passive endurance, in uncon-
scious influence; no noiseless, constant refec-
ton Of light and heat that is useful? We
Familiarity speak Of the pardoned sinner as
monument Of Gods grace" Doubtless
thia monument is in itself as cold as marble,
and has as little intrinsic power to melt the
stubborn heart Of man. Yet, if it has been
made "rhitein the blood of the Lamb, J." and
in the robe Of bis spotless righteousness, it
can at least reject light and warmth. O
Christian 'bought with price" redeemed
b. precious blood, "a monument Of grace"
do not forget that, however destitute you
may be Of aatjrc warmth; and however un-
able you may feel to shine by your own
light. you may at least, in this silent way,
melt many an icy heart around you The
San Of righteousness has power, if you
have not. As the monument Of Gods grace,
ufect that san.
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Gratitude

Did you ever see q truly grateful child
a child that never rspined at his lot, never
found fault with what he had, or was fretful
because ne had no more would go q long
way to see such q child. So if any little boy
or GIRL knows Of such @ enc, please send me
word; then l should Ike to propose the fol-
loving quesJions:-
"My dear, do you never say, 4 wish-I
wishP Do You never say, 'Other children
can do what they please, 90 where they like,
and have vha. .ney desiyeY Do YOU never
find fault with your food, your clothes, or
your friends?" l have heard people find
fault with the grsQt God himself! Don't ask
me to tell their names. shouldn't like to
do il: but it is really so. l once heard a
man say
did you ever see such veather? I am
heart-sick Of rain and east Winds" He
seemed to think that if he had the ordering
of things, they would be better managed:
but l mus5 return to my catechising. Can
aay Of you answer these questions in the
affirmative? II SO, you have great cause for
gratitude. A heart thus at rest is not
aatngai heart. IL is the aetc heart, which is
the gift of God. I once saw an old man
who seemed truly grateful. He was very
poor, and lived in little black house almost
under bridre Re had q little grandson,
whose name vas Benny. He had a COW, but
she died, and the good old man thanked the
Lord that he took the COW instead of Benny.
v,-.- vr-v 10 DOM b. pt tho, n i ayr v,hifo
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that was enough-enough for the present.
God was preparing something better for
him in the future, and after a time he was
called to the enjoyment Of that better some
thing, Down to the close of life this good
man was thankful; and when the beautiful
light Of his heavenly home broke upon him,
he was more thankful than ever. His last
words were those of Thanksgiving and praise.
"Well," some little boy or girl may say,
'that is the kind Of death | want to die"
Do you, my dear7 Then you must lire that
kind gfEj6. We cannot expect to go NUT
tering through the world, repiniDg at what
God sees fit to withhold, fading fault with
what he is pleased to give, and then come
down to death peaceful, thankful and happy.
We must be thankful nov; if we are not,
let US ask God to show US how much we
have, and how little we deserve. "All this
and Christ too" Seeing that, we should be
ashamed to murmur. think so. What do
you think, my reader9
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order for the same, directed in this way =
Chiid5ea's Friend, Boz II, Richmond, Va,
with direction in full to whom and where
to send the package. The next thing in
order is to circulate subscription paper,
which need contain only the name of the
paper and the terms. Children are often
found the best agents.
IF the whole number are not subscribed
for, there is no remedy but to make pres
ent of the residue, to some of our young
friends, whose parents are unable or unwil-
ling to pay for them. The reason for send
inc on orders without waiting to procure
subscribers is, that as the year commences
in August, three numbers have already been
issued, and if much delay should be made,
the back numbers may not be Obtainable.
A FRIEND OF YOUTH.
Valley Of "a, Oct, %, 1862.
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TERMS
For TIE CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN.
Rev. John n GouI.

Lexington Presbytery, at its last meet
ING, adopted and placed upon record the
following memorial OF this beloved and la
mented young brother.
Mr.. Goul was q native Of Rockbridge
county, Va. At the early age Of thirteen
years he became q member of the Presby-
terrain church. He was a graduate of
Washington College-prosecuted his stu
dies preparatory TO the ministry at Union
Theological Seminary, was licensed as q
PrO6atiOner for the gospel ministry, and sub
sequently ordained by Lexington Presby-
terry. He labored with fidelity and accept
ance for several years as stated supply of
the church Of Providence, in Louisa county.
Here he made warm friends and was high
ly esteemed for his works sake.
at the commencement of the present
civil war, he entered the ranks as a mem
Der Of the Rockbridge artillery. Here he
rendered very important service, as his cap
tain and many others testify, both as a sol
der and q preacher. When the year for
which he enlisted expired he sought and
obtained q commission as a missionary to
the army. When he had spent about one
month in this service, q younger brother,
then in the army, was attacked by lin
gering and paiaful disease. Upon this
brother he attended with tenderness and as
siduity until he died. He then brought bis
remains from the house of kind friends where
he died, to his birthplace in Rockbridge,
and having decently buried them, was him
self Immediately seized with the same fever.
which soon bore his body to the grave, and
his spirit to God who gave it. The disease
so affected his brain that he could say but
little. Yet he said enough. In his lucid
moments he re-alirmed the faith ne had
preached, as that in which he had found
comfort and support. He was in the 3Srd
year Of his age. He willingly and peace
fully died. AS an accurate scholar, a con-
sistent Christian and q faithful preacher, We
deeply lamen, his early death, and feryeut-
" pray that God would sanctiGy this afijc-
ten 60 .le good Of his surviving friends
and brethren. SAMUEL BROWN,
Stated Clerk.
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Gleanings
FROM AN OLD COMMENTARY ON THE 2ED
EPISTLE OF PETER, BY REV. THOS. ADAMS.

JUDAS ISCARIoT preached to Others, but
not to his own heart; healed their bodies,
not his own soul; wrought miracles upon
others, not upon himself; cast out devils,
yet was himself cast out as devil.
Envy always gets sick, if her neighbor
is in good health.
CHURCH DISCIPLINE is like hem to the
garment; rend that off, and how soon will
all religion rayel out to nothing.
4 Coon SERVANT of the Lord must, like
other good servants, have quick eye, a
listening ear, a ready foot, working hand,
and an honest heart
THIS WORLD is fall of poor saints and
prosperous sinners; in the next il is very
different.
BLESSED is he that fulflls the purpose Of
life before he ends it.
AN EVIL EYE.-Some men are always
looking at the evil in good men, rather than
the good even in evil men; like flies chat
skip over the sound parts Of the body, and
light upon sores and ulcers.
The PHARIsEEs loved long prayers and
short deeds.
PEACE below is continual war against
Satan, and above shall be an eternal victO-
ry over Satan.
CuANGEs.-Some who in time Of per8e-
cutiOn seemed golden saints, have in peace
turned to silver professors, and in prosperi-
ty TO brszen or leaden worldlings.
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MsssiIlon.
There stands

There stands
The legate Of the skies his theme divine,
He Office sscr d, bis credentials clear
BY him, the violated law sp ais out
Its thus d1rs; and by him, in strains as sweet
AS angels use, the gospel whispers peace
CoWPER.
"When this illustrious preacher was ask
ed where man like him, whose life was
dedicated to retirement, could borrow his
admirable descriptions of real life, he an
swered, 'frOm the human heart however
little We examine It, we shall find in it the
seeds Of every passion. When I compose
q sermon, l imagine myself consulted upon
SEINE doubtful piece of business. l give
my whole application to determine the per-
son who has recourse to me, to act the good
and proper part. exhort him, urge him,
and quit him not till he has yielded to my
persuaaions."
On preaching the first Advent sermon at
Versailles, Louis XIV. paid the following
most expressive tribute to the power of his
eloquence: Father, when | hear others
preach, l an very we'll pleased with them:
but when hear you, i am dissatisfied with
myself
The first time he preached his sermon on
the small number Of the elect, the whole
audience, were, at a certain part of it, seiz-
ed With such violent emotion, that almost
every person half rose from his seat as if
to shake off the horror of being one Of the
cast out into everlasting darkness.
When Baron, the actor, came from hear
ing one of his sermons, Friend, said he,
to one Of the same profession, who accom-
panied him, here is an orator: we are only
actO1S.'"
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a Colporteur for every North Carolina
Regiment

Under this head, writer in the Recordc,
urges the sending forth at once Of efficient
Colportear9 for every Regiment Of n. c.
troops. now in the field. The Governor Of
that State, ana DR.. Warren, prominent
Surgeon have issued two appeals in behalf
Of the physical necessities Of the brave men,
and no doubt they will be responded to
promptly. But the writer adds:
30 let US not even now forget the higher
and spiritual wants of the soldier, or fail TO
do what we can to meet those wants. lie.
him have the living voice, the little tract,
and the Word Of God, to remind him Of his
responsibilities, Of Christ, of heaven, aud OF
hell, surrounded, as heis, by Influences whose
tendency is to create in him an indifference
to these things. The enterprise for which
we plead has been shown by experience to
be admirably adapted to the condition OF
the soldier. The blessed results which have
sprung from this department Of Christian
labor, should encourage every one to give
it his cordial and hearty support. The sea-
son is approaching when 1t will be more
needed than ever. As cold weather comes
on, and our troops go into winter-quarters,
thrown together in large numbers, With
much leisure time on their hands, they will
need the restraints on vice and the incen-
tiyes to virtue more thar when they were
engagedin the active labors of the campaign.
Let them not be forgotten or neglected.
Are you a paslOr2 If so, has your church
made a contribution TO this enterprise If
NOT, how can you excuse yourself to God
and your own conscience? 0, see to it that
the matter IS delayed no longer"
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THESECRET OF GEN. JACKSON S SUCCESS.
"A member of the army gives the follow
ing as the qualities which have accomplished
Jackson's wonders: Good indeed has heard
and answered his prayers for victory, but
lie gave him victory by giving him p0nctu-
atty, perseverance, industry, system and
vii. Jackson is incapable of weaving a
web Of strategy But his great qualities
muse such habits into his men, that he
makes hard marching and courage sub
stjtute for strategy. There isno more strate-
gy in Jackeon's movements than there is in
climbing tree when bear is about. Any
ones instincts would point out the desira-
bleness of what he does, but no other man
in America can get troops to do it for him,
because no one else has so much courage,
will and punctuality."