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THE CHICAGO CoMrEnCT,r ror.
FENTI0N @~~'

lAe following is the call tor the CHICAGO
Commercial Convention, With the siena-
lures OF members Of the House and Senate
and others that had been affixed to it IN
the 9Th inst, at the close Of the late Con.
grcss:
THE CALL
toSFES1loS TO PROMOTE ENLARGED FACILITIES
for CohAEncE DETwEES TEE EAST AND ruE
Hf>T.-AeGarttins the enlargement of the canals
between the Valley Of the Mississippi snd the At
sant!c as OF great national, commercial anu mill,
ta:F importance, and M tending to promote the
development. prosperity, md unity Of our whole
country, nc Invite meeting Of a1 those interested
Il the subject, in Chicago on the first Tuesday In
Juac next. VIC especially nslz the cooperation and
aid oftkc Boards Of Trade. Chambers Of Commerce
Agricultural Societies, and business associations
e tl'r country.
WAsnrcToS, D, c.. March q 1853.
3ssmItrs of lie Uou>c.-Isaac \. Arnold, ILL.,:
I. Dawes, Mass; \. u. Olin,> y, Y. ,Instin
noon1 nMes1 us1s Vt: Po+s F; G. spanldIng, j; z;
Totia1, IND; Geo. P: Fisher, Del. : Augustus
frank, !. r: Cyrus A1dslch, MINI; Il. E, TSoT
eES g. TeS H;1sSao s5aal H. l. ca;s e. Jos Segar
Ashl"y. Ohio: Gilman Aasston, n b; F. r, Low.
GAL. Samuel T. Worcester, Ohio John ", Wal.
33ce. "a: Bcnj. F. Thomas, Mass; r. G. Phc1ps.
L31; Thomas D. Eliot, Mars. Wn1 J. Allen. iii.
Z a. Sargent, Cal. r. 3. Foukc. ILL.,; George ".
!, 1ni:an. Ind; ": 7. Morrison, III; Tm Morris
ps's: pn Ms;n Mhenn s;I William Ksloge n. M Good.
srI 5ai.'n5 No No: 6 e ,%t,. y Dunlap r.: T9emas T.
4,h,: \. ]. Clements, Tenn; John II. Rice. NJ:
:; \ sherman. n. Y; A ". Clark, n. r: Theo
4 Poncroy, Y. T.: r. f. Fenton, ". T.; A, s.
4:.eE, N y: Burt Van Horn, y. y: r. B. Van
S:lkenhurG. y. y. n. F. Conway, Kansas; VIM
Window, Minnesota: Dwight Loomis, Conn Il
Franchot, y: r.: G. q. Van Wyck, n. T.; Elijah
N.:d, y. y; John r. Potter, Wis: James T.
Mexican. n y; VIM. vandevcr, Iowa: owen
LovcjoF H.. W. E. Lansing, n Y: Jesee O. Nor.
Goa. III. F. P. Walton, Vt: John HGtehins Ohio:
y; H. Wallacr, ". T.; Edward Halt, n. T.: A.
I. Knapp. ILL.,; Geo. C. Woodruff, Conu An1asa
Walker. Mass: 2. +: Granger. Mich. !; Edward H.
Smith. n. T.; John u. Alley, Mass; A. s. White
1nd.; Saulucl c. Fessendcn. Me: S. Elyerton,
OHIO: James q. Campbell, Pa; Il. r. Bennett,
Cbf, RADIO.
Members If The Senafe-J. n. Doolittle, Wis:
James Harlan. Iowa James Dixon, Conn; L. n
y, ,"'. MINI: james A. McDon.all, Cal; J. 3.
1f",o sou, No. j. II. Lane, Kansas; r. Wilson,
Mo.; s c, nomeroy: kaasas; T.; Trumbnli: III;
L. l. i n;} Wilson, Mas % 4 {. s.. Ftaucis : r +.
Iatr, SilTt{ Spring.
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Memorial from Distressed Eng
E%h Operatives.

4 Message from the President was com1nu-
nicated to the Senate yesterday, with IN ac-
companying dispatch from the United States
Consul at Liverpool, containing a memorial
Of the distressed operatives Of Blackburn, ex-
pressiyc Of their gratitude for material aid,
and hope that an Interchange Of feeling will
be productive Of a further manifestation Of
mutual sympathy, with prayer that our civil
favor Of freedom, regardless Of race or color.''
It states that the New York subscriptions
have done much to undeceive many who had
been mIslcd By the enemies Of popular GOV
eminent.
Il suggests that still more effective relief
would be accomplished By aiding the sufferers
to come 10 America; that tens Of thousands
OF fa1nilics might be removed from Lancan-
shire to America In si1 months, with suitable
aid, and employed in the energetic devclope-
ment Of the inexhaustible treasures which the
Almighty has placed at your {our) disposal;
and asks for trustworthy Information Of the
sort OF employment most easily obtained, to
ne communicated to the Emigration Commit
tee appointed hy that meeting.
1T urges the favorable consideration of these
suggestions and the adoption Of some plan Of
assistance to emigration. =
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WASHINGTON, March 8, 1868,
The House By a vote Of G. against 50, con-
CURED In the Sen1tc's amendment to the
fourth section, 50 that all contracts for the
purchase Of gnld or silver coin, OF bullion,
secured by pledge or deposit, or other dispo,
States, if TO be performed after a period cx-
ecedinG three days, shall be in writing or
printed, and signed By the parties, or their
agents, Or attorneys, and shall have one or
more adhesive stamps, as provided in the act
to which this Is an amendment, equal in
amount to the one-half Of one per ceutum.
and interest at the rate Of six per centum per
annum on the amount SO loaned: pledged or
deposit, made for period not exceeding three
days, shall be renewed, or in any way extend
cd for any time whatever, said loan, pledge or
deposit shall be subject to the duty impoeed
on loans exceeding three days, and no loan Of
currency or money. on the security Of gold or
silver coin Of the United States as aforesaid.
shall be made. exceeding in amount the PAL
?. value Of the coin pledged o. deposited as Sc.
to be made, shall be utterly void.
, 1863-03-06
FROM INDIANAPOLIS.


l1fe~@o4 AAskateH 10 t1e chicago Tribuuc7
lSD1AsAroL1s, March i, 1853.
1t IS now said that tho Union members Of
the House will not return. The Copperheads
are firm and determined to pass the odious
military bill and strip the Governor OF his
military power, re organize the benevolent
institutions and lcgislate all Union men ont
Of Office, take from the Governor the means
to care for the sick and wounded and put it in
the hands Of Copperheads, who would use IT
to corrupt the army. They also want control
OF the State arms, SC.
The Union members are anxious TO mass
tue appropriations, but the Copperheads say
their odious and revolutionary Measures
must be passed first. The Union men can do
Without the appropriations better than the
Democrats, and will not return unless these
measures arc withdrawn.
The SENATE has been listening to misera-
ple' weak, and decidedly wishy-wasAy loco
foco stump speech introduced as report bv
the Committee on Federal Relations
Two moro of@thc Morgan county conspira-
tors were convicted to-day, of conspiracy
against the Government.
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=, NASHVILLE, March 5.-Thc enemy under
van Dom advanced again towards Franklin,
5ssterday The Federal force also advanced
Elk miles, and drove the rebels back. TWn
men ,l Were wounded. The rebels lost thirteen
Killed. The fight was renewed this morning
No particulars have been received.
Twenty three men Of Col .Isctson,e Tor
nessee regiment while on picket duty west Of
~ nolanss1lle, we're attacked By fifty Confeder-
tnfe them. The Tennesseeans after twenty
minutes fighting compelled the rebels to sur
render, and took the whole party prisoners,
and arrived in this city tonight.
Reinforccmcnts for Gen. Gilbert, at Frank
lin, have been sent forward sufficiently large
TO destroy or capture Van Dorn's command.
1t is reported that about one thousand rebel
cavalry are III the vicinity Of Hazpeth Shoals,
waiting to attack steamers on the river. Hon.
{: +. Trigg, fudge Of the United States Dis.
trict Court, has ordered that no attorney.
practitioner, or other person who has not
taken Il; the oath to support the Constitution Of
duct cases in this Court. WA
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1he war for tho Union has largely given a
new direction and impulse to music publish.
lns' period Of glorious sentiments, sharp
saeFances, and fervor led by-1oye Of country.
mas no better nor more ready expression
tnan IN song. Said one, "Let me make the
songs OF people, and care not who makes
1ts 1a"s:" Prominent among mnsic publish
ers, 10 I'LL the general demand Of the time
and lead the public mind in the direction ~
patriotic songs, the old established house Of
Il, H. Higgins, Of this city, has kept its capl-
tal and enterprise busted in issues which from
1he'r bands llayc passed to become stap]es IN
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CHICAGO, FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1868.

1ng some notorious rebels who had violated
Their oath Of allegiance shot without giving
them trial 1t. Col. Baldwin is one Of the
most popular officers in his regiment.
Ihe Lebanon Herald learns that . foraeinr
Train belonging to portion of the stA Mis-
sonrl state Militia, stationed in Newton coun-
u was captured few days ago By 800 rebels,
and an engagement took place in which one
OF thctrain men was killed and two wounded
inc rest we're made prisoners. On receiving
intelligence ofthe fact, Major Emo sent out
IN pursuit Of the captors, who were Joined by
otncf iorccs near by, making about 750 4
messenger was likewise despatched to Spring
field for assistance.
one thousand cavalry was also sent in p2r
6,.it
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class ever published, the ssPatriotic G1ee
BOOK Is full sheaf Of thirty-six Of these
new songs, In one handsome volume, at price
WEIGH will commend itself to the peon,e
slnee the whole are furnished at the y<,ail priec
O mree efthe cheapest songs, while many Of the
songs are retailed at fly cents apiece. This
statement Of business fact needs M ,-or-
mtnt to prove that Mr.. Higgins has laid the
music loving public, wherever loyalty 1;
prlzcd' Under III obligation of no common
class or value. 1t is nevertheless entirely
characteristic ofthe Oldest Music House in this
CITY, which has carried its name and repnt .t;o,
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throughout the Northwest, as without a 3D.
rcf'or and few equals In Ill that pertains to
Music Publishing and Musical Wares Of Ill va
rlet'es, as very many thousands Of our
mnslc-loEing readers are already and have
peeh ter years past we'll aware.
LUG country press copying this notice
and sending twenty cents in postage cur
fehcS to the Publisher, as above, will receive
Il copy OF the work By return of nail Price
Oh single copies Is cents, $500 per dozen. All
orders must be addressed to the publisher, Il.
M. Higgins, No. III Randolph street, Chicago,
Illinois.
, 1863-03-06
FROM CINCINNATI.
Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Trab1

Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune.1
CINCINNATI, March s, 1868.
There Is no news worth sending. The Cor
crnment has taken all the steamers here and
ordered them TO Columbus, Ky. There has
been great excitement in the gold market to-
day. Round lots were sold this morning at
Coo premium; the market then declined to
SOC and 45c, and some lots were sold down to
43c. The market closed at 44c to 45c prc-
rnium
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FROM DESM0INES.

Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune.1
DEsaoSEe, March s, 1863
G. c. Cole, Esq, War Dcmoc rat of this
city addressed large Union and Eraaucipa-
flon meeting at 1ndianola, Warren county, on
the Sd inst, in which he went clear up to. if
not beyond the line of Republican radicalisrn,
and those portions Of his speech were ar-
I'laudcd the most heartily Of any.
Cole NOEL, of Dallas county, has been ap-
pointed Assessor Of Federal taxes in tic 5th
Congressional district.
1t Is reported that the 7th Iowa cavalry are
TO he to be seut to Fort Randall for garrison
duty,
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CAIRO, March 5.-A1l the rivers in this H.
elon are rising: Forts Henry andJHecknan
afe submerged and will be temporarily abau.
aoned. The troops and stores will be removed
to Donc1son to-day. The Ohio at this point
is within five feet Of tie top Of the leyec. and
s1n rising. Deep water is finding its way
into town, and two steam engines are pump
ing it ont
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STAFFORD CoURr HOUSE, Va, March s.
Capt. Schultz, formerly resident near Aldie,
recently headed body Of Union cavalry to
manded By the notorious Capt. MoselY, OF
Whites command. The rebels were sur
priscd, and some thirty prisoners taken. The
escape Of the rest Of the guerillas is owing to
the fact that Capt. Schultz's force was less
than that of the enemy
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From the South.

NEW YORK, March 5.-The Heralds special
says:
The city Is filed with rumors of Victories
In the South and Southwest. Although the
Government is hourly expecting intelligence
from Vicksburg, Savannah and Charleston.
none OF reliable character has yet been re.
ceivcd
The rebel stories about the capture of Fort
McAl1ister are received with much caution.
, 1863-03-06

COLUMBUS, O., March 5.-The Crisis' edito-
1ial Office was mobbed tonight by 150 SOL
elers. The composition rooms, which we're
IN another building, were undisturbed.
Gen. Cooper called out the military to en-
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The New Scmu1c.
The following is 4 list Of the new Senate, as
iaT az heard from, those marked by star be-
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'sHard to Get and Heavy to
Ho1d.ss
NEW YORK, March 5.-Gold sold on the
street to-day as low as 50.
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-E e. IT. .sCRIEEE .ddrtrt,.;no jo..1
Dtdr5orn strset, u AUTHORISED Eo rsceirs 1ie4.;
.'s, nsns< for mts and al Use leadlu1 Nortlussi
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II Q W TO D EFT &C T
COUNTERFEIT MONEY AT L GLANCE.

One Of the moet expert Bank Te1Iers in the country
HA3 complied all tfc r1les relied upon BY Hank Tef
6an 6 nass Il "a other 4 dses
business man master Of the system and enable hin io
nand!e money IN business llke manner-detect tho
and ELI be sent On receipt Of twenty i've cents:
s. W MACE
mha-a'cStnet Drawer 6,50, Chicago Ill
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w NTED-A Honsc, or part
~ Of a House. In anr nart of m r,tv mi -.
4s5 containing @ from four to eight rooms s. pasty
Tribune Office stAiln: nrice mar 1nnntb ,s =,
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E'OR SALE-A small Farm Of
u torty acre. only Eenty four miles from Chicago
9n me chicago and Alton Railroad. Good fsr;u{nr
aqa, d. no1t!on e It T. fenced ard under cu1nton
or apply TO 7. WALsisLEY, Pulos, CooE Countv. iii
mhG-aSl0-1w '1' 49,
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NEW BARRELS SALT-We
t haze cargo Of Michigan Fine Salt which. hav.
tss tss et1 en;Ecs e. nsM snd e?ssn Me viii az orders from
x2S, 2:, 81 PEI & barrel GSDERWO0D CO.. Is: South
hatEt h&Etft. III
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H'OR SALE "A Farm containing
;,o L lM acrs. situated On the Aux Prime River, tsn
hles 1toEA the city OF Chicago. There II on tie nTe
misss comfortable dwelling house iszge Orchard
set ~ ~ fotE acres Of timber. The a5o1e Farm Is
VEN otN'aole one 70 person wishing to purchase
. nsaF ahe c!ty and will be s! cheap eonsdctsng locs
He1a Hoh aRa adyantages Address E. CnhnIS. fian.
nea. NH Comfy. Ill. te9slS1s l2tnet
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H Q r S E-On easy Terms,
e,c.'n FERN or TO acres anc land. t miles from
m'J1, 'sanGe s,u, aF9m p'',s3;. A;Enn. on the and
und.r cultivation. wtn watercd b. syringe and has
f9noftaniG ~: 1ra,ne house and 5ouag orchsrd Price
fsI M MrI9ee'sy and pay difference In cash Address O.
POA lHt:. lhlc1E0. ut9aH.1 I'm
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w ANTED-Board by q respect
1srn,. ah1e Eaong man In strictly private family:
Ing ter ms ~ ~'s o'Aee cg1 HaLS. ss.t-
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w ANTED 100000 Slaves and
~ Heading. 10000 Hickory Uoop Po1e. fo1
winch we I'll Eay the highest ptlGcs Ia c1s1 4o'
mt aS711w - AA"@'S 's'ee@.
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w ANTED-One Lot or more
ysr',,t tHGscvad s q not. On Wells st1ssr, brtyee
-----ago avenue +,un,v IN f.,Hn
ffhEkS hf Real Estate Agents 1c5 bearborn street
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-03-31
Republican State Convention.

The Republicans OF Iowa are requested to
held in the City of Des Moines, on WEDNES-
DAY, THE l7rH OF JUNE, 1863 to commence
at 10 o'clock, A. NJ. for the purpose of pla-
cling in mination TO be voted for at the en-
suing October election, candidates for Govern
or, Lieutenant Governor, and one Judge of the
Supreme Court, and for the transaction of such
other business as may properly come before the
Convention.
The ratio Of representation will be the same
rs at the last Republican State Convention,
viz One delegate to each organized county
and one delegate additional for each 100 votes
cast at the last Presidential election for Hon.
Abraham Lincoln as President Of the United
States fractional votes of Sd or more will be
entitled to an additional delegate.
All citizens, without distinction of party,
who ale honestly in favor of sustaining the
Government, in the use of all constitutional
and necessary war measures, for the speedy
and complete suppression OF the rebellion and
the punishment Of treason; who are opposed
to the scheme designed to bring anarchy and
bloodshed to our own fresides, 10y dividing
the free States into hostile and petty Confedc
acies, and who v i'll stlbelieve in the good old
doctrine Of Gen. Jackson" THE UNION, IT MUST
AND SHALL BE PRESERVED are cordially invi-
ted to unite IN sending delegates.
County Central Com mittecs are requested TO
take such steps as viii insure full attendance
at the Convention, and a thorough and efficient
organization in their respective counties.
JAMES T. LANE,
Oh m State Executive Com.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-03-31
War News.

EF The war news, the past week,
has been more interesting in what isprom-
ised than in what has been accomplish
ed. Commodore FARRAGuT run the
blockade of the Port Hudson batteries
on the night of the 18th, with a por-
ton Of his feet, losing, however, the
steamer Mississippi. He is now in a po-
siIion TO cooperate with Gen. GRANT in
the taking of Vicksburg. The attempt
to pass into the Yazoo, past Fit. Green
wood, by our boats, has proven failure,
but shorter and better route has been
found, coming into the Yazoo below the
Fort, and enabling our boats to reach
Haine's Bluff and the rear of Wick sburg
without passing the Fort. A speedy at.
tack upon Haine's Bluff was at last ac
counts reported. 1t is also said that Fl
Greenwood had surrendered. These re-
ports will soon be verified
The entire success of the negro sol
der expedition into Florida has been Of
ficialiy reported. The Washington Star,
heretofore bitter opponent of the negro
soldiers, recently acknowledged their e.
tciency in the field, and their perfect
ness in drill and discipline.
Continued reports Of preparations by
the rebels for evacuating Richmond
reach the authorities through deserrers.
All accounts agree that HooKER's army
is in splendid condition, and will move
as soon as the roads make motion possi-
ble
Fighting at Charleston is reported, but
not reliably so.
The rebels are again invading Ken
lucky. BURNSIDE, however, has taken
command of that department. with his
old army corps transferred from the Pc.
tomac. lie will unquestionabIy keep the
rebels busy.
Tie rebels report the sinking of one
and the disabling Of another Of cur gun.
boats, in recent attempt to run the
blockade OF their batteries at Vicksburg.
Two of The boats succeeded in getting
below The account needs confirmation
Another rebel steamer has been des.
troyed by our feet at Charleston. She
was reported as strong and dangerous
customer.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-03-31
Gold.

Sg- The Gold spectators caught ii
again last week. The premium came
down with rush, touching 80 cents in
New York on Friday. II then rallied to
4o3. but the upward tendency was very
weak, and there seems TO be no conf
dence in the upward turn. Prices Of
course came down with it, and merch.
ants in Chicago were exceedingly anx-
ions TO clean out their stocks, at ten per
cent discount from the prices of the
week previous. Loyal men who see in
This advance of the value Of government
issues, the strongest evidence Of return.
ing confidence among the people as to
the ultimate triumph of the Union cause,
were of course jubilant, while Copper
heads AMI treason sympathiz.rs Of all
kinds, felt blue enough.
The magnificent success of Secretary
CHAsE's financial schemes, the evident
discontinue of the Copperheads in their
schemes for peace and division, and their
consequent change OF tactics, as evdenc
ell in the Seymour Democracy Of New
York, the promising character Of our
military operations. the general exhaus
ton Of the rebels-all have bad tend
ency to create the confidence in the
people which is evinced in the money
market, Should our results at Vicks
burg approximate the general expecta.
ton, there can be no question dat The
government currency would soon again
reach nearly to the gold standard.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-03-31

printed and scattered through the South,
aud strengthens their causa. All they
waut is divided North. and they hope
for success. Jackson is eecesh hole.
and | have conversed with several intel
ligent citizens who are strong secesh, and
they all think that there will be REBEL
ion in the North. and that it will REQ uire
al least one half of our force to 90 back
and preserve order at home, and then
they will have it all their own way
Thus you see what an influence the
traitors have. And | have no doubt bu
what If it had not been for them. The
war would have been pretty well over
with by this time"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-03-31
FREE SPEECH.
CAMP REED JACKSON TENN. !
March l1th 1861. {

March 18th 1863.
FRIEND RTcH There is SO little oil
interest occurring in the immediate
vicinity Of this city, that my communi.
cations are less frequent than they would
be il our army here was in active service
| think | wrote you in my last, that Col
James M. True was in command Of the
Post, and also in command of our Brig
AIDE. He is man Of good practical
judgment, and gives general satisfaction
The troops in the vicinity of Jackson are
in an inactive condition. There is but
little fighting in the country hereabous
the enemy being perhaps both willy and
cautious. Our duties are chiefly picket
ing. Our regiment furnishes six commits
stoned officers, 40 non-commissioned, and
1876 privates. about once in three days
This gives us a fine opportunity fol
drill, which is being gladly improved
The regiment is in good health, ex.
cellenl spirits. and bright prospects
Our last semi weekly return of effective
men. was 6l8. But two designations OF
commissioned officers have been accept.
ed, both Of which were second Lieuten
ants.
We have lost another man from Co.
H. Joseph Moore died in the General
Hospital at jackson day or two ago
He was patriot in every sense of the
word, and a pure consistent christian.
We have been expecting pay SO long
that il is difficult to tell when we shall
receive money. A paymaster was in
town, and we expected to be paid IN
common with the other troops, but he
paid only up 10 date prior to the date
OF our last payment He, however, saws
another paymaster will be around in a
few days. at which time we shall get our
pay. In the mean time we are awaitin Q
good news. We are looking with eager
expectations for the fall Of Vicksburg,
and for the triumph of our cause in
other sections. Beautiful Spring wealth
er has set in, the roads are becoming
good, and if there is not a vigorous
Spring campaign we shall be both de.
ceiyed and disheartened. Every patriot
is trembling in eager expectation of a
successful termination Of this bloody
contest, within the next few short
months Ii our armies are led forward
they will be victorious, and if victoriou.
the land to which aspiring nations have
looked, will give an example, which al
the good of The present will admire and
generations to come will applaud.
c. III. L.