Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-02-11
AFTER "STARS."

The following communication appeared
in the Baltimore dnieyican, few weeks
since. 1t speaks for its self, and the
events of the last few days is sufficient
commentary upon the deserts of the gen
tlemcn put forward for promotion. This
| persistant longing after Stars" has got
to be systematic business and pursued
with more zeal, than the hunting of reb-
els who play such havoc with our Gov
ernmcnt teams and cummissary stores.
1t will be observed, tina. the writer
vauntingly roclaims the cleariag out Of The
famous raiders to furnished Eastern
Virginia and the safety of all the rails.
bridges and culvcrts on the Baltimore &
Ohio Rail Road. Had he waited few
Days longer, he might have witnessed the
destruction of a couple of bridges by these
same raiders, and the capture of about 30
prisoners ia the bargain. within six and
eight miles of some three thousand Union
troops. .. ...
New CREEK, WEST VIRGINIA. JAN Is 1854
-Hesssys. Editors Baiiimore -fa,ric0n:
Fitzhugh Lee. iiaitlrd and DIS. listed, has re.
tired behind the Rluc Ridge and, with his ti-
nous raiders, is resting in quiet, furnished Eas
tern Virginia. His failure to rctaliate for Az
erilfs prompt, damaging work on the Virginia
Central aud the cAtirc safety of every rail.
bridge and culyert on the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad suggests lew rciietti.i which !
r.innot ret,sIs.irom giving yon-
TO What are We indebted for the safety of
that great military thoroueh the Balimorp
md uiiiu RAILROAD wiiti' = Of ss"h vial i'm
por,ancc to the Government! 10 Ire prudent
o luton and military stgacity Of i;rigadier
General, and the quiet. cool. gucl action Of
Culonc!-lie one the Chef OF the inportan,
and extensive Department OF West virginia,
the other the Commander Of the Second brh-
on If that Dep. rimon'
General kclly is weil-inuwu to the couatrr
from Tie commencement of this war--iirst ~
i'hil,illi where The sweets OF victory were en-
Uttered by an almost mortal wound; ihtn at
The splendid affair al Ronncy-unlii to-day.
when because of IL military ability that fully
tits him lac fills the honorable and difficult, po-
sitiun of u Department Commander.
Who has not heard Of the wild. terrible days
Of Lexington? Ii was there that Colonel Null
-un, now commanding the Second Division of
this Department won for himself and his Irish
Brigade pro,,d, bright name. The important
command ROW given this officer shows hGw
Justly he deserves that name. Two hundred
miles of territory and over ten Thousand men
are under his control, and vet he ranks more
to-day in the army records, than when, in 81.
ON the hills of Lexington, with his little band /
of twenty-cight hundred Fcdcr.ls W. defeated
Ib,ipn and thirty thuu>unl RplflS
Why is il that ti,c rcrit Of these officers is
not recognized !,y lhcir speed. rromolion?-.
WHY is i, that 4 rank commensurate with com
maud and responsibilities is no, given them
To term OF service of one of them expires III
June ls64 the utler. We fear is destined to
puiiive the rebellion with bat single star.
The President and Congress should certainly
give This matter their a,ien,iUn. IL will deserve
II. .
The inte7icaa is our standard sheet. Keep
us supplied.
WHEELING.