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DR.. VIM. HALLS
BALSAM FOR THE LUNGS
Consumption, isfAHsa, Night S,rcGfs. Spitiiag :
Blood, Colds. Coughs Igfl.fn "a PAIN
ia the side and all Diseases
ofths IGnss.

or tAe AG1Ss
Or. VIM. Halls Balsam for the Lungs in all
cases, gives the best Of satisfaction.
Dr. VIM. Halls Balsam for the Lungs has wroucb;
more cures since its introduction than any other
cough medicine.
Dr.Wm Halls BalSam for the Lungs is endorsed
by your leading physicians as the safest and best
remedy now before the public.
Or. Wm. Halls Balsam for the Lungs Is safe -
among children. and vet powerful in cases of
chronic pulmonary diseases.
pr. VIM. Halls Bal>am for the Lungs brings its
certificates almost daily of its wonderful cures in
all parts OF the country.
The more striking proof of the intrinsic worth
and excellence of nr. VIM. Halls Balsam for the
Lungs, Is shown in the rapditv with which il be
comes general favorite with tie people. There is
nothing of a similar nature but what is soon cast
into the shade when the Balsam has been thor
oughly tested The agents for its sale the country
over. in ordering new supplies, are very enthusas-
lie in its favor. saying: 1t is just the thing it
acts like charm its effects truly magical"
The purchaser should be very particular To ask
for. and take none but DR.. WILLIAM HALLS
BALSAM FOR THE LUNGS, which is warranted
10 give satisfaction the money returned.
For sale by all druggists. and by
REDINGT0N & CO..
Sole Agents.
4le and AIS Front street San Francisco
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1T Is HEREBY RECOMMENDED By PHYSI
Il clans to cure the following diseases having their
origin in q disOrdered state Of the blood.
Canker, Ulcerations and Enlargement Of the Joints
Cuncerous Tumors, ErysipeIas. Kings Evil, st,
Anthony's Fire White Swellings Obstinate Erup-
tons, Pimples on the Face, Rheumatism. Blotch-
e.. Pos:ules, Dyspepsia, etc; Spyhlitic and Mer-
curial Affections cured: Chiorosis or oIstrus-
ton in Females; Leucorrhea or Whites are rs.
lieved by the use of this Medicine.
The medical properties Of Sarsaparilla in con
junction with Stillingia are well known by all med
cal men to lie the best compound ever vet discov-
cred 10 cleanse and purify the blood and eradicate
all humors from the blood.
We have given the recipe to most physicians in
the country. that they may know what they are
using, and viii continue to send by mail to those
desirous of knowing the iue redients entering into
its composition, that they may prescribe 1t ID their
practice.
remedies for curing all diseases arising from impu
rites Of the blood diseased matter lurking in the
system.
saparlla will testify 10 its remarkable effect in
moving all impurities from the blood, giving tone
and vigor to the whole human frame. and restoring
a healthy action to all the functions OF the bodv
The testimonials received in it. favor from MANY
members Of the Medical Faculty would were we TO
publish them. Ella large volume.
II Is prepared under the supervision Of Of the
Oldest ard best practced chemists in the country.
(Ar. ". : Merrill Cncinnaii) 50 as to insure
uniformity OF composition and purity in all the in
gradients.
As a spring remedy, To purify and cleanse the
blood leaving it free from all humors and impuri-
ties we assert with confidence there Is no better
remedy.
Sold by all druggists and by
REDINGTON 4 Co, Agents,
4l6 and as Front street san Francisco,
To whom all orders should be addressed.
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ARTIC PILL is a gen
which the proprietor
more than twenty years
ing demand from those
Pills. and the Sati>iac-
in regard 10 their use
them within the reach
know that different Ca
portions of the bowels.
ARTIC PILL has. with
well established fact.
a variety Of the purest
which acts alike on
mentary canal, and are
eS where Il Cathaltic
rangements Of the Sto-
Pains in the back and
Pains and soreness over
sudden cold. which fire.
end in a long course Of
4 creeping sensation Of
leSsneSS. Headache. or
lntiammatory diseases ,
adults, Rheumatism, 4
blood and many diseas-
too numerous to men
n1pnt nnsn l u .
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THIS judges Of the supreme Court Of Cor
nectieut have decided the late law of the
Legislature. allowing the soldiers in ,be 6eld
10 vote, unconstitutional
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The Family CATH
tie but active Caihartic
has used in his practice
the constantly increas
who have long used the
tion which all express
has induced me 10 place
OF all.
The profession well
thartics act on different
The Family CATH
due reference To this
been compounded from
vegetable extra cts.
every part Of the ali
good and safe in all cas-
is needed, snch as De
mach. SleeplesSness
Lolns. CostiyenesS.
the whole body. from
quently, if neglected,
Fever, los of Appetite
cold over the body, Rest
weight in the Head. all
Worms in children OF
great Purifier of the
es to which flesh Is heir.
tion in this advertise
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known and approved by
and i now reSortei 70
the diseases for Which il
Ii has cured thousands
years who had given up
numerous unsolicited
session show.
The dose must he ad
ment OF the individual
such quantities as 10 act
Let the dictates Of your
the use Of the Liver In
cure Liver Complaint
pepSia. Chronic Diarhea
Dysentery propSy sour
uveness, Cholera ChOl.
fantum. Flatuleney
ness. and may be used
nary Family Medicine
ache (as thousands can
uteS, if two or three tea
commencement Of alta,
ing their te>tOmeny in
NJ u-as.- -. II, No.
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MEDICAL.
SANDFORD'S
LIVER INVIGORATOR !
NEVER DEBuITATES

is compounded entirely from GUNS, and has
become an established fact, a standard Medicine
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ALSO.
Sandford'S Family Calharlic Pills
COMPOUNDED FROM
Pure Vegetable Extracts.

And put in glass cases, air tight, and will keep
In ..Ennafn
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A CIGAR STAND

Is also attached 10 the Saloon. kept by Mr.. SAM.
{. benson. well known in the county. where
none but the very best article of Cigars and To-
bacco, selected by himself at san Francisco, will
be dispensed to his customers.
Tn The public are invited to call and satisfy
themselves.
H. 3. HUNT.
Oroville Nov. 9Th lS62.
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all who have used II.
with confidence in al
L recommended.
within the last two
all hopes ofrelief. a. the
certificates in my pos
apted 10 the tempen.
taking il. and used in
gently on the bowels.
Judgment guide you in
vicoaior. and il will
Bilious Attacks. Dys.
Summer Complaints
stomach HaMtusl Cos.
era Morbus, Cholera In
laundice Female Weak
successfully a. an ordi,
IL will cure Sick Head
testify in twenty min
SpoonfnlS are taken al
All who use il are civ.
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MO OPIUM OR CALOMEL.

MO OPIUM OR CALOMEL.-
DR.. VIM. HALLS BALSAM FOR
THE LUNGS HAS NO EQUAL ASA
LUNG MEDICINE, AND Is ESPE-
CIALLY ADAPTED TO THE CON
STITUTIONS OF FEMALES AND
THOSE SUFFERING FROM CON
SUMPTION OR ANY LUNG COM.
PLANT. GIVE IT 4 TRIAL.
REDTNGTON ~ CO.,
Wholesale Agents, 4l6 and AIS Front
street, San Francisco.
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DRUGGISTS.
A. Nc cDERM MOTT,
WHOLESA ALE AND RETAIL
D r U G. G. I S r |!
Montgomery Street.
O E q " L L e.

olDESlRES To RETURN HIS SINCERE ~?
" thanks 10 his many friends for their paw
Il tronage of him as A. McDermott and Of II
Randall and McDermoft. and Cotton and McDer
mot, and respectfully solicits a continuance of
their favors.
Having bought out the interest of my partner, i
shall De at much less expense, and De enabled 10
sell goods at San Francisco prices, and would beg
all those making purchases in my line, to give me
call at my old stand, next door 10 the ST. Nicho-
las hotel, As viii make il TO their advantage TO
do.
l am agent for the following PATENT MEDI.
ClNES, which can warrant genuine:
WISTAR'S BALSAM.
GUYSOTT'S SARSAPARILLA,
SANDS do
TOWNSEND'S do
BULLS do
CORBETT'S do
JAYNE'S MEDICINES,
AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL,
DEGRATH'S ELECTRIC OIL,
ANTIPHLOGISTIC SALTS,
wRIGHT'S. COOKS.
LEES, and other PILLS,
OSGOOD'S INDIA CHOLAGOGUE
POLLARD'S ANTIMALARIA
PILLS, &c, &c, &C, &c.
\ large and choice selection of
PAINTS, OILS, &C.,
always on hand which l will sell at small ad-
vance on cost for cash. f4tf
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DR. Bakers Pain Panacea

4lG and AIS Front street San F
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IVIIt u ItIsN M " ~ U>t II aIt Nv
ing their te>tomeny in its favor.
Min water in the mouth with the lnyigorator an,
swallow both together.
PRICE. ONE DOLLAR PER BOTTLE.
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CAIRO, Feb. II.
Letters say the brilliant achievement of the
Queen Of the West in RAINING the gauntlet Of
the rebel batteries at Nicksburg had q most
beneficial effect on the spirits Of our troops.
The Nicksburg correspondent Of the Jackson
Miss Appeal says it is possible that Grant
may make the canal 4 success. and suggests
that Warreuton, Grand Gulf Port Gibson,
Rodney aud other points between Nicksburg
and Port Hunson be fortified. De Soto, a
small town opposite Nicksburg. has been burn
ed by The Federals.
W NASHINGr0N, Feb. II.
The Senate Yesterday passed bill remodel
Ing the entire postal system Of the country. Il
provides for the appointment Of all PostmaS-
,erS, with salaries OF over $1,000 a year. by
the President: those with salaries under that
amount, by the Postmaster General All per
quisieS are abolished Dropped letters are 10
be charged Two cents, and carriers paid a
salary from the revenue. instead Of collecting a
cent en- each letter. Newspapers NAV be de.
iyered TO subscribers in the city bv the Post
master by contract. \ branch Post Office and
deposltorjes are established.
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NEw 1oRE, Feb 10
\ Fort Clinch ,Floriial letter Of January
3lst says \ fsht took place on s. Mary :
river at Sc7ubby Bluff between the rebel
cavalry aud three companies Of South Carolina
volunteers (colove,n The rebels attempted to
take the steamer John Adams. but were beat
en- off by the colored soldiers
The New Orleans Picavane Of February
lSt states : Rio Graade aivicoS Of January 25i
say the French have not evacuated MatamoTaS.
Tampico has been evacuated. but the port S
still blockaded. \ large number of merchant
men were at the mouth Of the Rio Grande with
cargoeS for NatamoraS.
WASHINGToN, Feb. 10.
The Ship Canal bill was defeated in lh.
House last night by ten majority,
HALIFAX. Feb. 10.
The Europe from Liverpool January 24'h
aud with Queenstown dates to the 18th, has
ARRIVED
The Paris correspondent Of the Times h.
reason to know that official Instructions have
been sent by the French Government 10 Wash
iacton, suggesting that Commissioners be dele
ga,ed by The Federal GoyeTnmen; Aad by ta
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TELEGRAPHIC.
[srEcIAl 70 Tue DAILY nagrI.l
CONFEDERATE CONGRESS.

RIcHMoxp. Ian, 2O.--In the Senate, Mr.. YAM
cey introduced bin providing that the secre.
iary, when approving and announcing the de
cision Of The Naval Csurt Martial, shall do so
without iniIrioas reflection upon the court, and
.iu Terms Of respect for that body After a
long debate, the bill was referred to the com
.miitee on naval affairs.
10 The House, Mr. Miles from the Military
committc, reported bill requiring The enroll
msnt Of all persons b tween the sgsu Of Is and
-, repealmg the present exemption laws, and
leaving the exemption and delegates to The
Seccesery of War, with de appraya Of the
President and suspeniing the enrolment Of
such persons, until the President shall call
them into military service, was nade the order
Of the day ior'tomorrow.
The House then went into secret session or
the Presidouts message, relating to the deliv
cry Of captured oficers, to iLs States for pun
ishment.
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General Orders /
M Q

General Orders
No. q
l. The following Orders are published for IN, IN
forr.ation AID guidance Of all concemtd;
Recognizing The necessity Of officers oi reilronds
havHg fall control Of their business in cider sll-
are safety aud dispatch in TRANSFORMATION, Ddtsry
eG1cefs are prohibited from interfering With the en-
Enes cars running 0f trains OF with the control aud
management in any way afrsFoais-
ii. When transportation Of troops or fregnta by
railroad Is necessary, Qnartermaster other al.
ihorized officer, shall make requsiIIun ur tiv Sarnr
upOn the superintendent or proper Olrer Of the rail,
roads uInlshing the necessary evidence OF trauspor
alon, and delivering The troops or freight e he
transported.
III IN ihe event that more freight is g. be trans
tortod over any road than the roa has the ability 10
larry promptly, the officer furnishing evilencs OF
transportation will Indicate tp The railroad aii ef
what shall take precedence. In the aLselce OF any
special order TO what freight shall 70 ttst the rail-
load oicer shall be governed by any Geueral Order
the QuaItermaster General may issue N regard neIs
N.
Nv, Where troops or freghtis 10 be moved out oi
the usual routine of u rb;lfoaj tie Off ef having
charge OF such movement, viii fix with the stDerps
tendrut or other officer Of the road on which the
movement is 70 BE- nAde, the day and hour Of depat
ure and when so llxel the troops o. freight must pu
ready at the appuinled tUo
" In the event Of any military necessity hr an
pputua movement at any particular polnt the COM
manding oiiicet ~ sueh post VIII mmunlcAie hly
the character andtxteut Of service % the principal
officer Oi tbs road or roads tion which " II required
and ask the personal spery isnn " the prsper iil-
road CgBcefs 10 the duty
vi, Quaresmh tera aud Commissaries will exercise
discretion in shipping freight not wanted tor nme-
date use, and that may be stored atSste md ccNey
nent points, taking Cale OF 10 block up reads aud
thereby impede transportation.
VII. When II " ncccssaryt0 send special mess
engtr with freight such nvrseugers must travel with
the freight ptaced In his charg', ard his ttauspora-
tiCn gha ie sDrciheu face In Orurr Ia, me
vent him from travelling IN any other way
VIII. Lnrcling sficers viii permit cunscrpts, en-
rolled while IN The employment Ui railroads 10 70.
main at their duties uutil Col VIM. NJ. Wadoy, A.
4. g., decides as TO who VI ,hem II is necessary
thonld be detained for service on the road
TX Any violation OF these orders, or remisanoss
On the part OF raroad officers TO perform promptly
MI Government transportation Will Do reported u
Col. WIN M. Wadey A. A. G H.. who W vi indicate
from time 10 time, where bis headquarters will be,
By Order,
(slgned) S, COPPER
Jany. 22.lw AdjuIant and Inspector Goooial,
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Examinations II Aprlioanls

For-the appointments VI Artillery officers for ui,l>
nance duty, will ID accordance with paragraph 3
Genefri order No 80, be hold near the head qaai
terp Of Gen, Bragg, oeglBaing on dtn. 18Th.
Applicants iOr the app0ntnes.oi oi ilelt;oAat aitl
ho examined in Engsh, Arithnstic an Otlia 40.
as contained in the Field Ofdnaact Manual
Applicants for The appoin tnent of Captan wllle
exalnned ia addition u the above safegls, In the
elements Of Algebra, Plane lrgonometry, Mschaa
les and Chemistry applied 10 ordnance.
The candida cs for examination will address lheii
application TO the General commanding. When Ap
Afogcd. lhey WIN be ee with tlA Cttel Of Oid,suss
Of the etrpy corps W LEROY BROuN,
janl6-lH I.t Col. on Ordnance daty.
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Notieo 70 AN snbiaet 70 COnscription.


ka4zYii.s1 Jan. lOIh, 1864.
I AN authorized BY the commanding General 10 say
4 that as soon a. all tie emscrpis Ia tie differ
eni counties have been called TO tie rendezvous the
railroad, provost and other guards, commanding Of
hcsfs q pos aeinIe0is via receive u lefk
70 arrest all male white citizens OF consciipt aye Who
cannot show certificate o exemption from conscrip>
ton, discharge from service by reason ot having
llrhNhed substitute ~ the army, 2g de allied
transcript Of employment in the government service
Hereafter all certificates OF exemption gfanled nv
enrolling officers VIII be sent to me or appsova All
claims 70 exemption under the law must bs sEde te
the enrolling officer OF The district who viii refer the
application viii his endorsement 70 me-
y persons who may be arrested alter the call ia
rendezvous IN The county to which they may belong,
viii be tried ivr desertiu0
Certificates OF exemption on account Of disabvY
will be signed by the examining board.
y. ID. BLAKE It. Col. c. s. A.
Japl7-lm gonnandant Of CoDser PTS
sA- East fehuesaee papers copy one month.
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Five days after the conscrpts ofany eopniy hayr
been ordered 10 assemble, reward OF 30 doarS viii
be paid for the apprehension aud delivery W. cam
Of instruction at Knoxville OF any conscrpt boloue
ng W said county who mey have failed TO answer
the call
Expenses Of transportation will be paid
Persons having detailed transcripts, certificates cl
employment IN tho Niire department, on on tha sai
roads signed BY the superintendent are not tobs
interiered with.
Tie names and descriptions OF all conseripts who
have failed 10 answer the eall, may be procured NJ
ihia office or vi the uhIcc OF tho enrolling officers p
she county. r., D. BLAKE, 1T. Col, q \, Az
jsnl-n Commandsut oi Consellpta.
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Strayed or Stolen

ENRnM tie Depot at Chattanooga on the night ot
NJ the l5.h inst TWO nORSlsS belonging 10
Maj. A. 7 Rualep, q. s. A. One Is chestnut sor.
rel about Is hands high, blaze face, and three white
ieet. The other deep brown, about l6 hands high,
branded U. s. on len shoulder hnth high, headed
stylish and valuable horses A suitable reward will
be paid by delivery to ,. +, JONES
innl7-lw Mol q Qmlr. ChAitanonpn
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NEW AUCTION hND
IN COMMISSION HOUBB,


no AVs MAIN Nf.i L1hCHbiNVt v
The undersigned hBye associated shenlsolvss togeik
or under The style and fKnl Of James z Hcoit o.,
for tho purpose OF conduS.ing general AUCTION
and COMMISSION B0SiNEeS. They have rsnisd
that lerge sud elegant beldng, No l02 Main slrfet
Lynchburg, Va, lately occupied by Juo 7. Davis a
CO.. and on the lsi day OF December next WIN bs
ready 10 receive Mercbavdise Of all kinds Tor privae
and auction sales. They sOlict senmcpts Of Mar
uiactured and Smoking robncco, Sugar, Molasses
Colee, and other Groceries, Bale Cotton ard Cotton
Fabics Of oil grades Woclenf f;5ode, Booie Shceh AnA
Leather and al otiier goods usually offered for sale
Their arst Auction viii tnke place han early dry
IN beceiner, Of which dqe notice, With cataogAs
win be published
They respectfully refer TO tie merchants ana bad
ness men Of Richmond, Pgtesburg, DanWlle and Oh
er cities Of ihe South Whose ald aud co.opcfalies
viii he Gully appreciated.
JAS. P.EC0TT,
OF the late iirm Of John r Davis 4 %.
HENRY v. BOCOCK,
Wbt. II. PAHRlsH, f
Numbers OF the firm Of BocoCk n Parrish
The concern Of Bocock 5 Parrish, No. BridFg
street, viii continue at the old stand as usual
dcci7.3m BOColK a PARRISH.
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FROM THE SOUTHWEST.

MoBLE, Jan. l9.-Ihe Advertiser aud Re.
gister has tbe following dated Grsnada. Jan
18th: Twcnly-four prisoners from Illinois and
Ohie regiments, captured in Miss, opposite
White River, arrived here to-day They con-
firm the report that Gens. Wynan, Steel and
Smith were killed before yicksburg, and rep
resent great dissatisfaction among the West
ern troops, with extreme hatred Of The East,
and desire for peace. Sherman was under
arrest for disobeying orders in making the at
tack on Yicks5urg prenlatrsy. Three pris.
otisrs surrendered to TWO Of starks' cavalry.
They say The Western troops would all desert
il possible. Our scouts report twenty-five
transports passing South Tuesday last.
THE pOINGs OF TIE ALABAMA
RicnMoND Jan, 2O.--1ho Alabama has
done other damage in the vicinity Of the
West India islands. Besides capturing lbe
Ariel on the 3Oth Of November, the Alabama,
cruising of the Eastern part of the Island Of
ST. Domingo, ii abopt lat. Is deg 30 min fell
III with the barque Parker Cook Of Boston to
Aux Cages. Having taken all valuable por-
liers Of he cargo ont the captain and crew
we're removes toihe Alabama, and the Parker
cook was set on fire and destroyed The AL
abama also captured the schooner Union, but
lie cargo being owned by BItish subjects
was allowed to proceed giving bond Of one
thousand five hundred dollars on the vewsl.
The Herald says the California steamers
Champion and America are over due six days
and fears are entertained that sie has beer
CAPTURED by Ssmmee
Cotton@n New York 72a72 W abiding.
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$50 REWARD.

ID ANAWAY from the subscriterat Dalron, la. yn
II the t3ih inst, BRAz, q yellow hoy, tweniy,ilm
years Old near SIX feet high woghs two handled
pounds, il bory and active --had Oh. a br9wh clth
cont birwn Jeans pants aud leather cap. brim hs.
hind and reore-he will try TO get 10 the YsikeSs.
viii pay The above reward Tor sud boy delivered .
me In naltoa. JAMES LY&Ak
ianIe-lra .4s
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IL cA,us, jar. tn, near Tullapom., tenn.



[cOrespOndencs ot the Rebel.l
few Of US ei the ranksp have been discussiDx the
subject Of "BIigadisr Generals" in competition gth
tbs late battle. wltnout sny disposition 10 NEEDLE
with the opsratonse ef the great eerporaton, which
makes great mea 10 erSsr, we would SIMPLY aug,
gest THAI though we 10 the service who carry gnns
have no voice in constituting those who are TO com
manS US, nevertheless we have preference, and that
preference seeks not personal iayorite irrespective
OF merit. but the man who cau WELD as with most
safety to ourselves and most fatally 10 10 the enemy
Our brigade ID at the present time entitled TO 8
Brigadier Gensia and We could suggest the name OF
no one better quelasd Tor that position, or more de-
serving Of pronotisn than Col. b. . Hill Of the sTd
Tennessee Regt. Fer personal Valor be baH eot SUI
perior; as discipnerian, the character and condi
tion Of his regiment are sufficient tests. Ever vigil
ant and watchlul Of the interests OF hia troops pos
sessed Of fine practical judgment-eool. deliberals,
and collected in emergencies, he has, various &C.
casIons pfsved bimss very Efficient as an oicer and
highly capable Of massing distributing and efectye-
y welding brigade. His complete devotion to the
service and the experience Of eighteen months ser.
vice In several of the most eyentful campaigns Of the
war, added to his other qualifications certainly ren
der him bigkly competent for respectful attention.
The hrst five months Of his service was renderedunder
Gen. A, Sidney Johnston who is coPeeded by ALL TO
be re ol tie ablest men Of his da' and under Cen
Hardse, who is the best tactcin and Of the best
executive officers in the service. lie served for seye,
raj months at COrnth, Miss. under Gen. Beauregard
That distinguished soldier, by order read to the
sqtirs army Of the Mississippi, complimeuted Col
Hill for his gallant bearing and efficient service rem
dered at hiloh and 10 front Of CorRth also at Rich
nOnd, KY. PeIryvile aud Murlreesboro, Col Hin
distinguished himself.
In view Of these well known facts il Is quite an uni.
versa desire among his men 10 see bim appointed to
the vacant position Mas or THE RASKs.