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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-05

The YANKEKs AT HUNsvILLE.-A letter from Boards
Bluff, near WarrentOD, gives the latest news from
Nadisah county, Alabama. The writer bad just re
turned from Huntsville aud there upon the appear
ance of the Yankees in their late visit to that city
1t was the force that followed Wbeelers to Lambs
Ferry, and returning to Chattanooga Their visit,
he says, "Was disastrous to Madison county aud
to Huntsville, than any of their preceding ones"
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-05
NOTICE TO THE KHOEDERS OF THE
EACNANGE HOTEL.

THE Board of Directors having declared a
dividend per out OF the surplus Ieetived io
the sale property (ae having paid the par vaue o. @
aek reuues the call and receive eir CIV
dends the stockholders have not yet uP
th sT urgently present them TO the Treasurer
ana receive the dividends thereon Ia arrears
h notice viii be plead against claim on the company
unless presented Ia 'iS JAS II. aARDsER, treasurer
-, ,s,. No. Ill Main street.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-05

"DisIoYiL" PREAcHERs Tho HolstOn A'shOd ist
Conference, seceny. held at Ashetle, N. G., expelled
FIVE preachers, Mss.rs W. Rogers, W. H II Duggan,
R. G. Blaekhuro, Jonathan L. Mann and William Mill
burn 10, disloyal:y to the Government. The Confer
cree deserves credit ior eoldemning dilOyAlty ia this
emphatic manner.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-05

MAJ. john j. HJDEcK, who has been engaged in
the construction Of most admirable works for the pro-
lection of Wilmington, has been promoted to the rank
Of Colonel
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-05

THE FloRrDA.-It Is stated that tie Florida has fin
ished her repairs in the government dock at Best
Fra es and is being Ief'ted in mercantile slip
She viii soon be ready for sea- The U. 5. gunoOst
EeaIsage Is ct Bres bus.S not be permitted TO sail
until twenty four hours after departure of the Prva-
ter
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-05

Tux PRIsDINT.--The citizens of Wilmington held a
meeting the ID aad appointed a committee to pro-
coed to Charleston and request The President to visit
the city, on bis return 70 Richmond.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-05

TERvs-Dafy nOa,h., s'5i months s. For less Pc
Rod IS per month
SENT weskly months $40. No subscriptions received for less
than SIX months.
Weekly six months, g. No subscriptions received Tor less
than siN months.
No for longer period than six months viii be re-
ceived Aany lssae OF the Whig
R.nil.I.et 40 tAs rlsk Of The suhseriber.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-05

'In faith, Captain" said son of Erin, as a ship was
coming the in incement winter weather, shave
ye Fariumers Almenc on board ?" ''NO, havnt >
Then, be ibeTs" replied Pat we shall have to take
the weather rs il comes
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-05
TEL e q K A r H / c.
Rannrtn or th. Pre.. A.soeIatIon.

Entered according Of Congress 10 the year 1863 by
THRAHER In the Clerks Office Of the District Cont Of the Con
federaIe states the Northern District Of Georgia.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-05

WElI-TmED ADyIcE.-Tbe Augusta Chronicle and
Sentinel says;
In such times az our country is passing through,
when tie efforts necessary 10 feed ana cotne
cur armies in the field il becomes communities ana
diyduais 20 practice he rigd econ, my lndvid-
Uals should i've upon expensive food wear Ice cost
" raimslt and the c.rOOratOus Of cities and towns
should abolish tie SoTehGOus ayceatOns that grow and
hHr.sh duliug the tanker OF long peace" Tnis IS
our only safety, Individuals uss nos be slow to make
sacrifices suited 70 the times. Families, although reared
in the lap OF luxury, curb their desires Ladies
esehew fashions, and gentlemen their expensive
ba5it' We must all economic, II We would win our
freedom.
Let Us practice self denial at home that they may
have the more o give 10 gallant defenders. Even
now there il much suffering among them. More warm
clothing socks and blankets needed Let our peO
pie continue 20 give oheerluly as they have IN times
past
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-05
FROM CHARLESTON.

CHARLESTON, Nov. 4-The bombardment of Fort
Sumter continued furcusly all night and is still going
on. No report from the Fort this morning.
SECOND DESPATCH
. CuARLEsroE, Nov. 4.-The bombardment of Fort
Sumter was kept up steadily by the monitors and lana
batteries all day. Nnetytwo thirty pourd rifle shots,
with time fuses we're fred on Tuesday nigh. No great
damage done. The President to-day visited James
.land Forts johnson, P5mberton, and all the batteries
along the Shore reviewing all the troops in positions
they will have to occupy in case of an attack.
He visited S5cessOnvie, and inspected. Fort Lamar
and other works about Secessonyle. lie made 9
thorough examination OF all the works on James Island
and expressed himself exceedingly grafed with every
thing he slwtbe foe appearance of the troops, the
character and strength of positions aud the number Of
works.
He leaves at s o'clock on Thursday morning, on the
Northeastern Railroad, for Florence.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-05

REPAIRING THI RAILSoAD.-A correspondent with the
Army of the Potomac says, under date October 90 the
rails are laid far WArrenon Junction, aud fifteen
hundred soldiers at work to-day filing in the track
between the ties The rails for rebuilding the road
brought up from Norfolk, having Been taken up from
the abandoned Norfolk and Saff TX road.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-05

r WILL conduct a SCHOOL at the K. Nj.
Il College during the suspension Of College exercise Thorough
viii be gven attention paid TO the com
ort OF pupils.
oc14-2swlmF u, PUkfhAnT
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-05

Tuos BUKRows, Ir,, President of the American Mills
at Rock Slle and well known a business in Ros-
ton and New York killed in Hartford on the 90 h
nit by filling between The cars
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-05

THE WEATHER Las Deed extraordinary il its che
for several days past resembling the clear
balmy days OF May and September than the near APP
preach of mid-winter
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-05

pe produced somewhat unsatisfactory correspondence
between the elected Emperor Macmillan and the
French government Thsre is 10 difficulty, it is said
about the military arrangements, but France will not
guarantee Mexican loan.
TIE English Government officially reports the COM
plete destruction Of the city of Kaosma Japan, by the
Queens feet. Eleven English troops were Killed and
thirty. nine wounded during the attack Among the
killed were Oapts GOsing and WiimOt, OF the royal
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-05

TuE WHELr CRoP.-The value of the crop next year
can hardly be estimated. Wheat will be money. What
ever e condition Of other currency, the golden grains
will buy everything The necessity for bread not less
than that for POWDER and each is essential to peace and
Independence. II c&amtes befal US, wheat will buy
everything Let US have wheat crop, such as never
before filed the granariss of the Gulf States.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-05

Tax REFREs'SrArIvrs of orAngebusg District, South
Carolina have initiated TO organize Con-
fsderae Society, the object of which will be to sup
press, "a far practicable, the eIOrbitant prices i'm
posed on the wants of the needy.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-05

MESSAGE OF THE GOVERNOR OF MISSISSIPPI
Columns, Miss, Nov. 8.-The Governors Message
was read to day. he opens with review of the enc
my's encroacbmeDts upon the State, and tho damage
done public and private property. He urges the con-
struction of temporary penitentiary, and the re-es-
Enlistment of the deaf dumb and blind asylum broken
up by the enemy at Jackson. He advocates the reno.
val of negroes from exposed Districts and suggests that
they be put in the employ of the Government and
also advises that steps be taken TO provide for tie wd-
oWs, wives and children of soldiers.
He aludes to the good done by theStae troops, and
favors thorough reorganization of the militia, calling
out all male citizens betr sixteen and sixty years of
age He does not think it necessary to retain the office
Of Bdgader General of militia but desires the ampest
preparation to be made regardless of expense or ex-
IRENE measures.
Hon. James Drake was elected President of the Sen
ate to- day.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-05

SPENcEs KELLOGG BRowN, THE SPY-We have no
tieed that eartes de Dses photographs of Spencer
Kellogg Brown, Il e spy, who hung at Camp Lee,
time since, announced for sale in the North,
for the benefit of his family" of c0nrse.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-05

RrCHNoSD CrbcUrr CoURr-It will be remembered
that Judge Merediths Court postponed few days since
will be held to-day, commencing at IL o'clock this
morning
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-05
TENNESSEE.

The Chattanooga Rebel says it Is reported that the
enemy ia the skrmishes the other day captured two
Geld pieces in Frseman's Battery aud that two we're
also taken near the base Of Lookout Mountain.
There has beenuO new disposition of army Oficers.-
The Presidents visit mas yet developed no fruits.
MAJoR CHARMS McDoSALD.-Aajor Mcdonald, Cf
Forres's command who fell in a charge on the an
bushed enemy at Pennington, Tena., was an old and
highly respectable citizen of Memphis member Of the
house Of AppcrsOn Co., and who, in April, 1861,
raised cavalry company for sixty days special service.
At the expiration of ee time of this company, Captain
Mcdonald Immediately went 70 work and raised an
other with the view Of joining the regiment of Colonel
Forrest which he succeeded doing, and has
NAMED in active service ever since, having gone through,
with his chief the battles Of Fort DOnelsOn, Shiloh,
ThOmpson's Station, Brent Wood and Chickamauga be-
sides numerous clmbAs and skrmishes. He had served
as LsuteuanJ OF cavalry in the Mexican war In his
last iata charge the enemy ambushed pmOng the
cedars and rocks aud while charging up the road in
column OF ours be vas shot down, the horses OF Lis
three companions abreast Of him being also shot from
under them His body vas not recovered, though Capt
Barbour, OF his command, made three several charges
70 rescue IT, EthOut success losing twenty men IN the
effort
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-05
NOTICE TO FARMERS.
LAND FOR RENT.
II nNICH To RRNT NIIT PRIVATELY. FOB

LAND FOR RENT.
T WISH TO RENT OUT, PRIVATELY, FOR
MARI Of the crop for ensuing year, the tract OF land
yen 20 my BROTHER HPsgns aud myself jointly BY my
father, Thomas L.. SptagIhs, at his death.
Tis In the county Hafar, Virginia, about eighteen
of the Court use and contains about 1900 acres,
conlis ing high land ard creek Hats
The house large, conveniently arranged, and sur
rouned BY ali necessary all In good repa and
convenient to fire wood ,
The rntsr required 20 work not lees than fifteen hands
on the place Al. t..
ana see me subject anSous 20 dispose Of 10 time
-" ss.i,ny wheat ELlZA A. CLARK,
"a BaIksdale p o., Halifax, Va
Ps-Thers M sale Of The perishable part Of my fathers
act AZ. ou the Sfses the close Of December next Al
hich tenant will supply himself with such things as
4. NAV wish TO purchase e..mmehce farming.
ocl9-eadu q. a. CLAhh.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-05
,,.DUEr PaRm FOR RENT or LEASE. >

II Will Rent or Lease for the war, a part of
~ pvlts Farm: The land IL good and Is well adapted 10
raising Vegetables and grain There iss small dselag and
ons aud IS in the midst OF the watermelon and peato region
Address WIN. " GAINES,
oes-aavlus Richmond.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-05
THE CITY.

IDLE NEGSoEs.-A noticeable feature of Richmond
noS the lumber of apparently idle slaves and free
negroes lOunging about the OF the Streets and
vlgabondiziug at viii about the CITY, The Increase is
dle in some measure to tue AbOlshng CT the faro
banks where many were employed in one capacity or
another. Ii has become nuisance. and d mands abae-
msnt If slaves the best interests of master and SER
v4nt we'll OF tho community large require that
the Ieguati: and laws for their management should
be properly enforced. Ii free they should have guar.
d ans and be under better control.
Nothing is vitiating to these "geneg" of African
descent 10 cities as habits of continued dleness 1t be-
gets dissatisfaction among better ones of their own
color, and opens the door much mischief The times
sdmOnh that they should be in their proper places
WHERE ARK ruE SLoNANs? This question, asked
some time since, during the absence of Mr.. and the
Misses S'Cmiu on cOncertzing tour, is answered in
the advertising columns It will be seen that they have
returned 10 Richmond and will give one Of their
recherche concerts, Friday evening, at the Exchange
Hotel As we have had "a long dry spell" in entertain
OF this refined aud rational character the house
will doubtless be croWded.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-05

Col JOuS s Som, Of Louisiana, has resigned bis
position in the Army of Fennesee, to organize another
command, to operate, We learn, in the Valley Of the
Mississippi Sco.ls eav.lry have wOR an enviab:e rep
utl lurng The var, and it his guns that first
eeSS Hamong the CONTAINS of the OZARK and bloody
ground He commanded the advance Of Kirby Smiths
cavalry in the Kentucky eampaiga
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-05
FROM MKxICo.

Dates have been received from Mexico to Oct. lst.
conspiracy against the Imperial Government had
been discovered, and large number OF accused per-
sons had been imprisoned shot, ard others sent
to Martinique.
No movements of the French troops were mentioned
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-05
AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAMS.

BY DAVENPORT, 4 CO., sTocK lUcTiosEEEs,
once corner Of Cary and 18Th Bts..
WE SHALL SILL AT AUCTION, AT THE ofPlcE OF TIE
w Old Dominion Insurance Company FRIDAY, TIE tth
November 1862 commencing a IL oct ok, NJ the following
STOCKS and BONDS:
$4,000 Rchn'd 1 Dan. R per CT regd bonds
1000 Virginia per ct. reg'd bonds long dates
10 0C0 confed. per ct coupon bonds Z
5000 do per ct. reg'd ton5s t,..
2si0 Coupons, Isl Loan i'f<-
leo Shares Bank Richmond Stock &
IS do james River Canal Packet Cos gtock
do Richm'd Petepsb'g Importing and Exporting
Cos Stock - y
Foreign Exchange
And such other
BoNDs sTo6Ks
As may be offered. DAVENPORT CO.,
nD4-3t Stock AucI's.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-05

.WATslDE HoVEs.-We have observed that agents
have been sent from one or OF the Southern
States charged with the duty OF selecting sites in the
neghborhOOd Of the Army Of Tennessee for the sci
dies from their respective States. As these establish
meuts contribute largely TO ho relief and comfort of the
solder We are glad this step has been taken. Waysde
Homes for the reiIeshment Of the hungry and weary
soldier, have been established along all the principal
tboroughareso the South aud particularly at all points
where they nterseted b. branch roads. Here they
receive all the advantages Of comfortable home
"uith0ut money and without price,"
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-05

FRAUDS IN SURTuUIES-The Marietta (Ga) COnsed-
crate says Ger Pow has in the progress Of his iuvss
legations, detected systematic organization for the
frauduen, sale Of substitute aud exemption papers. 1t
consists in arrangement between substitute broker
q Standing substi,ut2 and an officer in Mississippi an
appointee OF the Chio Bureau, at Richmond. TnePre-
duct OF fraudulent transactions in the hands Of tie guilty
parties as far as discovered amounts 10 $40 600
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-05
LATER fRoM the UNITED STATES.

We are again indebted TO the courtesy Of the E1'
change Bureau for United States papers to the I'd IN
elusive:
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-05
SPECIAL NOTICE.

We pI add 10 our AucOn Sale THURSDAY NEXT, large
lot Of very desirable Goods received steiner BanShee
In part, follows:
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-05

ADuizAL DAHLsEEN.-A correspondent Of the Nsy
York Hsrald from Fortress Monroe, says the health of
Admiral Dlhgsu is said to be very poor according 10
accounts furnished by recent arrival from the South
Atlndc bloekading rqu,dron. Nos. Of the time the
Admiral Is confined to his cabin nd thus the inactivity
OF the fleet accounted for. Ills also reported that he
has requested be relieved from duty before Charleston
Commodore Rowan, the cOmmAndAnt OF the New
Irous.des, uzcd Of his successor, If his request
should be sent up aud granted.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-05

SCHOOL WANTED,
DY A VIRGINIA GENTLEMAN (singlc),
ID who Is graduate OF r. College, and has had Ave
MS tucc erence teaching Latin Gerk French,
Eng and Matchmaker instrume tai music TO beginners
Can give satisfactory references
go Address r. r., Clover Depot Halifax county, Va sta
ting GALAXY for Ave or ten months. nov a o.
NANTED-A situation by youth of l6
w year TO act capacity SCRIBE"
Writes a good hAnd Address all cOmnuRicatens to
"BAMLT0N,"
noys-e,s Through Richmond p. o.
~ 10 kegs Soda.
osot-sw Ay STOKES 90.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-05

FEE MISSISSIPPI SXNAToRsHIP.-We perceive from or
fsE Mississippi exchanges, that effort Is being made
10 defeat the election OF Hoi James Pnen, one Of
the Confederate senator's trom that STATE. The duy OF
eectng a Senator viii dsvove on the Legislature OF
that State az rs present meeting. Il was TO have
sembled Monday asst according to the proclamation
Of Governor P,ttus. Among those mentioned in con
nestoa With lie office are General FsatheEtOn Judge
Yerger, and xessrs. Watson ald Anderson.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-05

THE CHARLOTTE (N. ~ DEMOCRIr says man by the
name OF Sui,h is announced as a candidate for Con
in toe 9Th District Of that State, in opposition TO
the Hon. B. s Gather. Smith has been under arrest
for sometime past a dsOyd person. General HOke,
who has been in the mountains arrestiug deserters and
tories considered Smith about bad any aud there
fore arrested him. No doubt Smith would make fair
rerrasent alive .or de.erters and toria5
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-05
MUSICAL.
GRAN CON E9T.

Mr.. AND THE MISSES SLONAN
WILL give Concert on FRIDAY EVE
w WING, November 6, at the EXCHANGE HOTEL, (Tr.
nghsms Dancing Academy
~ FGl particulars In Programmes at Book and Music Stores
10 ballard House. nov4-u
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1863-01-20

NrN 9m- a3 frr
ta see eam aAe uniar q
ia- sak 81 r an e. t!ss
tospssl e l5.on se Here e..
a.mu s. aas, sud
bass ympstlf a3 need y
'ber and arisaaa Tie
aag d. nsbve - ibe dsai
aud nga,hy q o. freed aili wgrA
Ikea aafm gpsa tis spirits aaJ re.
cooperative poaers
rss oar q lie nosi suitable AID
bsmase arrangements anlcr tile dr.
eumnsacgs dlal o4!8 &c made. l.
wsll soften one harsh feature q ibis
terrible war, 10 have cur sick and
sounded brought under Tie care o.
kiadr 3 IS Z ;espds 81 home instead
Of beiug lcil 70 pine H. neglect and
lonelInw Ia q distant hotpiial among
stranger Many Of tic States are
aos mo.iag 10 provide Cor the SICK
or wounded Of their own men, and We
haze 90 doubt ihat the measure viii
he ioand Tie most economical and
humane Of any that has yet been
proposed for the reliefof eur brave
men that have gone forth 10 the war.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1863-01-20

Cayeiry Is particularly gratily az.
Yea, aeiaa uiia myself ~ ,l,ose siF.
ring scenes. Gre compsicni judges as
10 tic prorris8y Of uy ooarso, when
Il, unfortunately. DID %, meet the sp-
proval q my saPcuort ana your
testimony, - handsomely oppressed
after time ha, alloaej opportunity
Cor reflections, more than compcnslcs
me ior the morli6caton &C that mo.
meni,
have watched with pride thc
movements Of your regiments since
ny departure from you when a tele-
gram announced that ia a Ca,alr1
hghi he edge 81 ne sabre was success
fully used, aud the enemy routed
the farther announcement THAT the
5lh New York. AMI Isl Nefmont
we're engaged. was unnecessary.
Accept my kindest wishes tor your
future success, sharp sabres. and a
trust in PROV idenee, will enable you
to secure il on the field
very truly my friends,
your ohedienl servant,
Ira Z. HATcH, Brig. Genl.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1863-01-20
WAR SUMMARY.
WEDNESDAY.
New York, Jan. 10.

A Fortress Monroe correspondent
states that an arrival from Newbern
furnishes the following:
The rebels are suffering seriously
in consequence OF the destruction OF
The Railroad at Goldsboro. They
have sent large numbers Of negroes TO
repair the track and rebuild the bridg-
es, protected by large force under
Gen. Evans.
French's rebel division has been
moved from Petersburg to Raleigh.
A portion Of Lees army has been
sent to Richmond, TO be ready 10
march to North Carolina.
Gen. Foster has been heavily rein
forced, and is determined TO keep the
reLel railroad communication between
Richmond and the Gulf States sever.
ed.
II is generally conceded that large
fleet is now Al Neybern. II Is de-
signed to cooperate for the capture Of
Washington.
II is rumored that an attack viii
soon be made on Charleston.
Beaufort and Newborn harbors are
flied with gunboats aud transports.
Philadelphia, Jan. 10.
The Bulletin, Of this city, publish
Is letter frem tie bloekadIng squad
ron of Charleston, dated tbs 4ih INST.
announcing the capture Of = rebei
boat, wnh a Major AMI Important dis-
paiei.eo Tor Europe.
Sesbtra. Jan. .,
via II. Monroe, I'll.
Troops are rlp'dly pouring IA, AID
IN est4-t -. e2sg-s -fe !>a4.ss
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1863-01-20
coRREsPoNDENcE.
% Cavaly Brigade, !
Sd Army Corps, ;
Near Fort Scott, Va, }
Dec, I'd, 1862. !

70 Brig. Gen. John Hatch:
General; The accompanying sa-
be is presented to ycu by the officers
Of The Isl W., and 5th n. Y. Cav
airy.
Ii we have exhibited any efficiency,
il is owing TO your discipline at the
Camp OF Instruction at Annapolis.
We have served under you, lille
you commanded the cavalry in Vir-
ginia--a period Of active operation
and military enterprise; during which
time your courage and judgment ms
pired as with confidence. while your
zeal AID integrity have LEFT us an ex-
ample, easier 10 be admired than imi-
taied.
We who have passed with you be-
yond the Rapi'lan, aud through Swift
Run Gap. are best able TO recognize
your qualities as commander. Ac-
cept, therefore, General, this ieslimo-
ny OF esteem, offered long after we
we're removed from your command;
when the external glitter Of an or
binary man ceases to effect the mind.
but when rea! worth begins to be APP
preciated.
Signed in behalf Of the officers Of
the Isl Vermont Cavalry.
WILLIAM d. COLLINS,
Maj, Commanding.
Signed in behalf Of the officers OF
the 9th N. Y. Cavalry.
RoBT. JOHNSON.
Lieut.. Col Commanding.
oswego, n. Y. Dec. is, 1862.
To the officers Of the 5,h n. Y. and
Is, w., Regis, OF Cavalry:
Gentlemen "A very beautiful
sabre, your present to myself, has been
received. shall wear it With pride,
and will never draw il bat 10 al hon
orable cause.
Tic very kind letter accompany.
ing he sabre has caused emotions OF
The deepest nature. The assurance
i gives Of The confidence yoI feel in
myself, and your approve! u iag
.--sy e.e1 = p@-1~-s :. -~c