The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-01-21
dact of the soldiers whom We have sentintol
the feld; always brsye and daring almost to

dact of the soldiers HhDmsue have sent into
the Geld; always brsye and, daring almost to
reckleesness, it is Q fact worthy to be re-
corded. and remembered that, at no time
sfnce the commencement of Tho war have
troopsfrom West WrginieI faltered, hesita's
ted or cast the LEAST shade, on, the name Of
tho State whence they hailed; but on ali
occasions. however trying, they have shown
themselves the courageous and gallant SOL
diers that they are. But 7 refer you to this
report Of the Adjatant General, as contain
ing lucid, and may, say an eloquent his
tory Of the military efforts of the people OF
West Virginia since the present rebellion
1t also contains statement Of the compa-
MES organized under the laws Of the State,
and some suggestions on the subject Of the
militia, all Of which viii no doubt receive
your careful consideration. -sS-' .- 5AC
l refer you to the report of the Quarter
master General for statement OF tbe arms
ammunition and quartermasters storesof the
State, so far as be has been able to obtain
information in regard to them. In the be
ginning of the present troubles, arms and
ammunition were necessarily distributed
without much regard to keeping accounts or
taking receipts, and hence the difficulty in
ascertaining the Quantity In the State, or in
whose hands they may be found. It is ex
pected, however, that during the present
year, the officer who now has this Depart.
nent in charge will succeed in bringing or
derout ofpcbBfusion, and may be able in his
is next report, TO give q statement contain
ing all the information desired! ~ q
The progress that Is being made in the
suppression Of the rebellion, is truly graft
flying to every icver Of his country. During
the past season, oar armies have been victo
rious on nearly every hard fought field
Gettysburg Ficksburg, Port Hudson,
Chickamauga and Look Out Mountain and
Missionary Ridge, have tested the indon
itabie courage of soldiers, and have extend
ed our lines so as to include one-half Of
thefrebel claimed Confederacy. Kentucky
and Missouri have continued their loyal
State organizations, and are free from
any formidable rebel force; and
we're it note for the marauding
bands that iufest those States, they
would now be enjoying peace. Tennessee
and Arkansas, and largo portions OF Louisi 1
ana and Mississippi have been reclaimed
from the enemy; and the news from Texas
10 that large portion OF the people are
still faithful to the Union, and are ready TO
strike for the ''old fag" whenever they
are relieved from the despotism of rebel
rule, which is only maintained over them
by military force; and still more, and OF
vast Importance, the FREQ and slmost un-
interrupted navigation Of the Missls.
slppi River, has been established be-
yond peradventure True, this has
been accomplished at tho expense OF the
country, and millions Of treasure. But IS
it not worth the sacrifice? II our fathers
endured and sacrificed so much to establish
the Government, shall we do less to preserve
it2 But it may be said that the work is
not yet finished. If not this year, it Will
be in some year - come. If 1t requires
the lives of the brave of this generation
and the revenues Of the Government for
years to como to accomplish this noble
purpose, the loyal people have sworn that
the sacrifice shall bs made. The authority
Of the Government throughout the entire
land must be restored at whatever cost. f
For another session, in the midst OF this
terrible rebellion, are the interests ot the
State committed to your hands, the respon-
sibility is of no ordinary character. On
your action may depend her future prosper
ity. MAY you in all your deliberations, look
to an overruling Providence whose hand
guides the destinies Of States as well ~ OF
men Iau ARRHUR / BoRENAN.