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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-02-04
uHIoN COUNTY CONVENTION.

AZ . meeting of the Union Central Com
Hittse Of Marshall County, held at the Re-
pablican Office. on Saturday January %.
1854, It was determined to call County
Mass Convention. in accordance with the
Recommendation of the State Union Cen.
trail Committee. on
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY Is, 1864,
at Westervelt Hall. in Plymouth, to sp.
Point delegates to the Union State Con.
vsntion to be held at indianapolis on the
22d snd 23d days OF February next.
Ths people without distinction of party
who are opposed to threatened armed re.
sistsnce in the legal States. and in favol
of putting . speedy end to the present
wicked and causeless rebellion, are invited
10 attend.
n. SHERMAN. Pres't.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-02-04

CASpIDArEs.-Wm. c. Hanna OF La
Porte, is candidate we understand for
the nomination for Supreme Judge BY the
Union State Convention whichsis to meet
the 22d OF this month. Mr.. Hannah has
the reputation of being an able lawyer.
and though not our first choice for that
position. will yield him cheerful support
If nominated. We entertain no doubts
Of his eminent fitness for the place.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-02-04

WOW. at an empty hole. We never wrote
= line to Dir. Colfax Of any one else, or
requested any one else TO do SO, asking
him to procure Col. Bailey's removal and
our appointment in his stead. consequent
ly there could not have been any quarrel
between Mr.. Colfax and ourself in regard
to the incumbency OF the Post Office to
make up. Our reighbor is equally at
fault in regsrd to Mr.. Colfax permitting us
to read his private correspondence. We
.d. not derive the Information that he had
written to Mr.. Collar interrogating him
as to his views on the slavery question
from Mr.HC.. but from a gentleman who
was present when he wrote Il and to whom
he read it before he despatched it. and to
whom he also showed or read Mr.. Colfax's
reply few days after. Mr.. Coifax never
informed us in any manner that he had
ever received note from the gentleman
on that or any other subject. Now, neigh
Dor. don't expose your want Of sasacity
BY barking at that empty hole again. q
We rather think our neighbor was not
so crazy when he voted for Hale as he be-
came year or two after when he tnrned
pro-slavery Democrat for the sake of the
Common Pleas Judgeship. 1t is proba-
BILE he has forgotten that be voted for Hale
owing to the distracted condition Of his
mind for eight or ten years past. but be
remembered it distinctly the same day and
for months afterwards. if his own admis-
sions arc to be believed. Before the cleo.
ton. we are informed, he not only an,
nounced publicly that he intended to vote
for Hale bnt endeavored to induce others
to Go likewise. If be did not be. is either
belied or denies what is true. one Of the six.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-02-04

The Union County Convention, let all
remember, meets next Saturday week
It is desired that every township should
be largely represented. Besides the ap-
pointing Of delegates to the State Conven.
ton. other business of importance will be
introduced. All who have the welfare Of
the country at heart should attend if pos
sible. Let no one say there will be encugl
without me. ai ro Ii
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-02-04

PLUcKY.-There is man not fifty miles
from this place, the owner of piece Of
crinolinc, WHO shows decided pluck. He
says that when the minister was hugging
and kissing his wife, he was peeping
through hole he punched in the partition
and saw j. all; and as long as he has the
spirit of man remaining. he viii peep on
oil such occasions.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-02-04
A Cali for 100000 More Men.
EXECUTIVE MANSION
Washington, Feb. I, "a

Ordered that draft of five hundred
Thousand men to servs for three years OF
during the war be made on the 10th OF
March next. for the military service Of the
United States, creditipg and deducting
thsrefrom 50 many Is may have been en-
listed or drafted into the service prior to
tue first day Of March, and lot heretofore
credited. ABRAHAM LIScoLS.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-02-04

The Six MONTHS TRooPs Mahan
telegraphed to Adjntant General Noble on
Monday evening last, that the six months
men were on their way home. The 117th
started from Cumberland Gap on the 2Sth
OF January. the 10th on the Doth. and the
ll5,h on the 30th. The llSth will also
soon be relieved.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-02-04

DEsERTERs FROM THE REBEL Army
Authentic advices from Gen. Thomas ar
my state that eince he has assumed COM
mand at Chattanooga, 5000 rebel soldicls
have voluntarily come within onr lines
AT this rate there will not be much of
Johnson's army left by spring.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-02-04

The Blair family is getting tired of be-
ing out in the cold. Frank since he has
taken his scat in Congress has uniformly
voted with the Radicals, and Montgome-
ry has just made a speech in favor of the
Presidents Emancipation and Amnesty
PROCLAIM atoms. wai .1s ge1ie
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-02-04

On the LIST of this month there were O.
bout 5000 new recruits in Camp Caring
ton. Indianapolis. 1t is stated that Indi-
ana will have 10000 new men ready in
the spring to take the field. T1
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-02-04

the Indiana Journal says it has high
authority for stating that the name of Jo-
seph E. Mcdonald, formerly Attorney
General. has been placed upon the Cop
perhead slate b; the leaders at the Capt.
tai, as candidate for Governor, and it is
not supposed that any amount Of wire
working will beat him for the nomination
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-02-04

Az IsrEnEsTISc BooK.-"Male Life
among the Mormons. or the Husband in
Utah." detailing sights and scenes among
the Mormons, with remarks on their
Moral and Social Economy Sold by
Pershipg Il Co. II
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-02-04

re-" Female Life among the Mormons.'
A narrative OF many years personal expe.
rience, by the wife of Mormon Elder
recently from Utah Sold by Pershing 4
Co., Plymouth, Ind. IF /.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-02-04
ADNyyLSTRAT RTYS SHE

dDMI.vISTRATRLYS SALE.
NJ Office is hereby given that the undersign
IN ed, Administrative of the estate o. Jonathan
S. Champion, deceased, will sell, at Public Sale
at the late residence Of said dccedent, in West
township, Marshall county, Indiana,
On Friday. February 18th. 1864.
the personal property of said estate, consisting of
A Wagon. Farming Implements, Corn
in Cribs. Household and Kitchen Fur
niture, Books. and various other arti-
cies.
TERMS OF SALE--A credit Of nine months vii
be given on all sums over Three Dollars, by pur
chases giving notes with approved security
drawing interest from date, waving valuation and
appraiscment laws; on. all sums Of Three Dollars
and uRdcr caslin hand.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, q. m, on said
Jag sSlll1 ELIKEeRANp10ss
feb. 4, ls6i--litJp'd AdminislSatr
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-02-04

The La Porte Democrat says that COM
pany is being formed in that city to build
4 paper mill. Paper making is profita
BILE business, and La Porte good point
for o mill. rr
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-02-04
Recruiting Umcers.
Ii. Q'Rs Surf RECRUITING SERVICE
ISDrASAroLIs, Jan. 90, 1864.

INDIASAFOLIs. jan. 70, IcOf.
SPECIAL ORDERS yo.-
All unsuccessful officers and enlisted
men on recruiting duty will be peremp0
orily relieved and ordered to their regi.
ments on the 9Th day OF February next.
Many officers and men on recruiting du.
ty have accomplished nothing. and are re-
ported as paying but little attention to the
business while others have been quito sue.
cessful. II El7a9ft.
+ The success or want of success of each
will be reported to his commanding officer
in the field by order of
Col. G. BAKER, A. a. p,
= se Gen. Sup't Vol. Rec. Service.
j. G. JONES, Col. AID Ind. V ols.,
Assistant Superintendent.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-02-04

Gen. Rosecraus has been appointed to
the command of the Military Department
of Missouri, and Gen. Scho6eld has been
ordered to report to Gen. Grant. The
latter's confirmation still hangs fire in the
Senate. "a
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-02-04

The reace movement in North Carroll
ma cont inues to gain ground steadily
The current is rapidly setting Northward
in the old North State.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-02-04
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.


Every Farmer Is allowed by law 10 slaughter
SIX head of c attic, and SIX head OF Hogs for his
own consumption, and any number above SIX.
slaughtered during the year 1863, OF in the month
of January, 1854. must be reported to me, forth
with, for assessment. and pay msnt Of Taxes made
to Collector.
C.. WHITMORE, Asst Assessor,
u - # s. = 9Th Division, 9th District,
|aea. sff FLts United States Excise Tax.
feh,vi.I964-l1t4
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-02-04

PUBLXC N.ALE.
VTvHE undersigned will sell at Public Sale. Al
II his residence two miles north Of Plymouth,
on the Michigan Road, on
SATURDAY. FEBRUARY Is, 1864,
One Yoke of Oxen, Three Cows. Two
2 year old Heifsrs, Five head of Hogs,
One Wagon. Two pair Bob Sleds.
Farming Implements, Household and
Kitchen Furniture, &C.. DC.
TERMS OF SALE-A credit ofnine months will be
given on all sums Three Dollars, By purchasers
giving notes with approved security waving valu-
alton and appfaiscfnent laxs on all sums of Three
Dollars and under cash in hand. :,
Sale TO commence at clock, a. M, on said On y
CORNELIUS GARRISON,
jan'y ls64-nl3t3
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-02-04

Since November. Indiana has sent 4 600
recruits to old regiments.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-02-04
From Gen. Grants Department,

WAsHINoroS. Jan. 30.-The following
has been received at headquarters here:
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Jan. 29.-Gen. Fos-
ter telegraphs from Knoxville. Tenn. jan
nary 2S-9 o'clock. forenoon. as,follows:
81 have the honorto report that ihe caval-
ry under Gen. Sturges achieved victory
over the enemy's cavalry yesterday near
the Fair Gardens, ten miles east of SEWER
vile. McCook's division drove the enc
my about tuo miles, after a stubborn fight
lasting from daylight until clock Up. m.
We captured two steel-rihsd guns and
over leo prisoners. The enemy's loss
was considerable, sixty-five being killed
or wounded in charge. Garrard's and
kWUiforl'sE divisions came up in time
to be pushed in pursuit. -
70. tasl2a yNo. A. RAWLINGS.
~ I'm Brig. General Commanding.
HEApoanTERs. NAsHvrLLEE. Jan. 90
The enemy, six hundred strong, attacked
the garrison at Athens. but after twenty
four hours fight; were repulsed. Our loss
is twenty. That Of the enemy is much
greater. s-
On the 9th Col. Miller had severe
| fight this side of Florence. repnIsing the
enemy. Our loss is fifteen killed and sew
enty-fve wounded.
! - y Jxo A. RAwLrNcs,
Brigadier General.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-02-04

DISEASES OF THE NERVOUS, SEN.
IL NAL, URINARY AND SEXUAL
SYST EMS.-new and reliable treatmenf-in Re
ports Of the HOWARD ASS0cIATioNs--sent
bt mail in sealed letter eavelopes. free Of charge.
Address, In. ]. SKII.LIN dOUGHTON, How
ard Association, No. South Ninth street, Phila-
delphia, ! .. jan 9l-nl2wly
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-02-04
ATTACHMENT TICE.

Alta HMENT MOTTO
In Justice Court. Bourbon Township, Marshall
County, Indiana, on the 9th day of January, lea.
Joseph .p :. .'"''' Proceeding. i. A.,.eAn..s.
James Barr. 49, CT
/ Whereas, Joseph Towns has fled with me, John
Cess, Justice Of the Peace of Bourbon township,
Marshall County. State OF Indiana, his complaint
against James Barr, the defendant, with the neces-
sary affidavit and undertaking 10 entitle him 70
Writ of Attachment, and an attachment and cum
mons issued thereon, which was put into The bands
Of Daniel H. Weaver, Special Constable. and On
the LIST day of January, 1864, said Constable &c
turned said Writ Of Attachment, with property az
tached; also, retusned said sur mons, thai said
James Barr as not found. This is thei efore to
notify said James Barr Of the pending Of said suit,
and that the same will be tried on the 9Th day Of
February, 1864, at the hour of 10 O'Clock in the
forenoon, and that unless he appear and answer,
or demur thereto, the same will be heard and de-
termined in his absence.
.xsIeS JOHN CLESS, J. P. (nALsJ
jan2l-l2t3 Prs fee, $500.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-02-04
WEEKLY LIST OF LETTERS,

Remaining in the Post Office at Plymouth. Ind,
# ebruary 3. 1864, which if not taken out within
Eve weeks will be sent to the Dead Letter Office
at Washington Cry. Postage on the same cent
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-22
FROM ARKANSAS.
Tke Rebel Gen. Price Gene SO Mexico
Arrival Of Loyal Texans nt Fort
Ssuifh. &c.

FogT S,nIE Ark. Saturday, Feb 60 1854.
Intelligence has reached here that Gen. Price
has received sixty days furlough 10 enable him 10 60
to TeSat .nd Mexico The belief at headquarters and
throughout the Rebel army is, that lie will mover return
lie ,en Camden about ten days ago. with small escort
IL citilen's dress.
Gen Curtis his return aud when near tho old bat
tleielG Of Prairie Grove while separated from the main
body Of his escort tired upon several times from an
ambush but escaped unhurt-
The suryvore OF party Of Texan 10y alists arrived
here yct rday. The main body were attacked in the
Kenosha Valley twenty miles from here, and all but
eleven killed captured. All the roads are now
closely guarded By Che Rebels making it very dcnlt
50 escape.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-22
Passage Of the Zig BLACK.

tc.refcoGdrlce CT Tbe -. Louis nloh
VlcKsBuRc, Feb. g. 1864.
Yesterday went out to Big Black to see
Ncpherson's army corps the pontoon bridge.
IL was 4 magnificent sight They commenced crossing
r. l T. m AT o'clock the train returned toward the
city, Six miles from the bridge We found the rear of
the moving column. The entire column was fourteen
miles long. Huribut's army corps, equally large.
crossed on ponooa bridges at Messengers Ford, tvo
miles above the bridge. General Thomas, with bs
body guard, wcs moving between the columns. large
l,rce was up tho Y0zoo 10 Haincss Bui IN moye
between the Yazcc aid Big Black. to prevent any Hank
movement tho enemy might attempt TO cit of the sup
ply trains The ro-cad gunboats III Try TO get np ~
Grenada tho Yslabusha to oo5pornte with GTier-
sons cayaiy 10000 strUEg, who were to start from
N.mphis ard Grand Junction on Monday last. They
will drive FORESTS command toward Canton. twenty
i've niles north OF Jackson where Bishop Polk Is
tieaei with his Rebel conscrip.s.
There will be either fight or fast run nom there 70
arkson which place Is being again strongly fortified
with bales 1t is rmored that the Rebels win be
able 10 bring into tie field 5000 $1,000 men.
There may be some hard fighting but conscripts cannot
stand before veterans never army start n
march with who looked 50 full OF ghta rs Shermsas
command. II is composed strictly of white men. TIE
only negroes the march were the body
OF tie officers and these entirely unsrled. Haw xnss
brigade Of the Corps Antique were sent up the yaxoo
few days since ~ sAiraish round while Usbands ieei
ment taking III some corn and forage. They
attacked by about fifty Rebels in skirt Of the woods,
when they dcuble-qucked il back to the gunboats.
The same may be said Of the Rebel poke's whom va
yesterday from tie bridge. AS scon the cavalry
commenced crossing they skcdeddlcd alarningiy 10
join their brethren ia the hills in the distance At the
time distinctly heard the boolaing Of artillery.
have since learned that Il was IN attack upon tho
Yazco feet, q short distance from Ssuartia 20 miles
above tfo mouth of the river II is reported that
20 TO 2J killed and wounded and the Plato Valley
disabled. VII keepyou posted In regard to tho
pertaining 10 the present expedition, as well the
facts. receive them.
T. S.-The first skrmSh occurred yesterday, Comics
distant rom here. The Rebels under jackson, dashed
through tho advance line. woundiug two men and cap.
turing piece OF artillery. The bombudment OF tie
fort Vt Liverpool, two miles below Saartia is still
going on. One steamer Just returned. She lost two
balges sue had IN tow, sent for forage.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-22
svom the Mississippi.
CAIRO. Saturday. Eel

CAIRO. Saturday, Eco. %, TOD.
The steamer White Cloud arrived this morn
iag from Duyals Bluff She brought four hundred and
twan3ytw bales u cotton Menpb;s
The steamer UBien was burnt at Columbus. KY
yesterday. She was owned by the Gogcinmcnt and WA
not very valuable.
An unsuccessful attempt made to brzn the steam
cr MssisAppi at Memphis on The li!h ins-
MeI1lijf cotton market inactive. Stric. middlings
oJ@s.e.; good middlings &c.
IL 10 now believed that The gucrrllas win Keep mp
i"u'seiy fro upon steamers below Memphir. But h'io
damage is rs yet reported
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-22
From Fortress Monroe.
BALInlORr. Snlui

HALILlOAIl SAIufdny, TOD 20, Itbs,
Tie dmtT'e0as special from Annapolis this
morning says the steamer Louisiana from Fortress
Monroe. arrived at t. 10. siA escaped officers could
not get 20 Baltimore on of The boat is all
rght. be steamer Columbia and 30 other vessels
lying of Greento's Point. An iee-bound regiment Of
coloie1 Doopa Ice Just erived rom ST. May County.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-22
No. Of volunteers psii c0mma.I

ThOse credits you WIN cau.N 70 Dc u.sff.Dutcd b The
Board OF Enrolment OF each District among the sab
Districts entitled TO the AID deducted from their pro.
potional part OF the quota OF the District which pro-
poItipnal paI vii b. determined upon the total number
cnrled in classes Nos ana p The remainder will be
the quote for the drait ordered March 10TH subject 10
further credit for raised by each sub District be.
tween February Est and February 18th.
From this Is to be inferred that the Districts are to
be credited rs follows;
l. With s the enlisted from the eth OF July 1850 TO
March 9, ld64
With ali the drafted who have responded In porson
J. With all the substitutes furnished 10y drafted men; and
With oil the drsed who have paid td SEQ corninu.
tetion fec.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-22
THB TWELFTH pr-rRICT.

The patriotic citizens of Poughkeepsie are
Justly proud Of the fact that they have filed their quoa
Their quota under the call for 10000 men wac 2il
volunteers credited Ia the district up to Jan 81, 1871
drafted men who served oommut'd ard substitutes,
7; total to be credited 20is leaving 63 to be raised
Since Feb l. there have been mustered IN SIC men.
that they have raised hared aaa ory 'esen Ese'
over their quota
RECRUITING IN THB CITY.
A new impulse has beer given to recruiting in
this city by the enthusiastic in (which our citi
have receiy ed the LIST New FORK Cavalry and the
zeal shown by the loyal ladies and others in providing
for the wants Of sick and wounded in their efforts
raise large fund at the Metropolitan Fair. At la.
layetle Hail. Tammany Hall and tue Headquarters Of
tie County Committee brisk business was done last
week, with fair PROSPECTS Of constant and rapid prog
ress Many ~ the brokers. runners counterfeit cap
;siDs and eutcn ITS who the livery Of loyalty 70
serve their tefsh ends have lea our principal re
cfuting rendezvous in dsgusI and placed themselves IN
an attitude OF defense. knowing that Gen DIX and Mar
sha Murray are watching them with patriotic vigi
lircc.
INDUSTRIAL ESTABLISHMENT FOR SOLDIERS CnIL-
DRES.
A movement has been set on foot in Michigan
for the purpose OF establishing institutions wherein the
children of soldiers may be protected ana trained up
useful members OF society. The Rev. l. A. Lebe OF ST.
Augnstines Church Kalamazoo Mich, is the benevc-
bent protector OF this plan. lie proposes that asygn!s
be formed in which the boys shall be taught and prsc.
tice various trades farming &C. and tho gir,s learn the
various duties OF domestic le aud he expects that such
rs y,ums would become selfsuppoft,ng Secretary
Chase and Gov Blair OF Michigan, have written letters
TO Father Lebe strongly approving his views; and no
doubt the plan If properly carried out would prove Of
value IN oil the States.
ANOTHER ORDER ABOUT QUOTAS.
The following is an extract OF a coDimuuica-
lion from Col. Fry .MaSshalGo TO his As.
ss.ants in the Northern Division:
WAR DEPARTMENT, PROVOST MAssHAL-GsSERu
OFYIGE, NAsBISGroS, ID. e., -cb. 10 lsct.
Major FRED. TowssRSD. t. y. H. T. 4. Il. NJ. Geserol,
Northern D'rhoa. .Htony, n. y.
Su,The quot. of the Northern Division OF the State
Of New 0Ik 20 nj the call oi the President for SOC 90
-. IL, -Lnt ..nrn icc
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-22
Military Affairs.
ARRIVAL op VETERANS.

The 9th and 18th Maine, numbering505 men,
arrived in waters Sunday morning and without
coming ashore fastened bomewari. They are from
| Florida, and sailed from Hilton Head Oh beard
the propeller John rice. These nen have Teenlisted
f,rt the war.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-22

HUSrsytL., Ala, Saturday. Toh 20, 1904.
1t is rnmored here that Gen. Sherman has had
fight with Gen. Polk, near brandon, whipped him.
md taken - 900 rriscnera.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-22
The Fire Mt Gloucester, rrass.

BOSTON, Saturday. Feb. 90 ls64.
Tho loss by the fire at Gloucester is estimated
at ssooo On which there is an insurance OF eeCcCQ
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-22

This Is cXcusNeoI any deuctlOn on atcOu Of oreGits
due for volunteers and drafted men, except those
due 10 tie state at large, which havo been distributed
among the districts aud deducted. Tac numbers to be
deducted on these accounts arc as follows;
The Portland daily press., 1864-09-17
Presentation at Camp Berry.

Major Rollins, the worthy commander at
Camp Berry, was yesterday made the recipi-
ent of an elegant horse, the gin of The officers
of his command.
The horse is of the celebrated Morgan
stock, six years old, of light chestnut color,
weighing 1925 pounds, valued at s400. he
was purchased by Adjt. Boothby, 18th Maine
Regiment. The presentation speech was
made by Capt. VIM. B. Smell, 18th Maine Reg
iment, as follows:
Mcjor Rotlins:-A few months association
with you, sir, as communicate OF this most. have
been sufficient 10 endear YOU 10 the officers
aud men OF your eoumapd aud exhibit TO
them the many noble and generous qualities
OF the oilleer and gentlemsa, with which ma
ture has SO richly endowed you.
AS small token of our regard, 10 behalf
OF your entire command, / have the honor to
present you with this noble horse-ihe finest
specimen OF his noble kind.
As you, sir, showed the strength Of your
patriotism, and your faithful devotion TO the
spirit of our institutions, by CALAMITY espous-
Ing our conntry's cause, at the first note OF
alarm, may this noble steed, strong. aud beau
tiiul in his strength, CALAMITY and faithfully
bear you; whether amid the calm enJoyments
OF an honorable peace, or 10 the sterner and
more terrible scenes OF the battle field.
Major Rollins, being taken by surprise by
this demonstration, nevertheless. replied in
very handsome and complimentary terms
thanking the donors for this generous and
magnificent expression OF their regard, clos
ing with some remarks having the true patri-
otic ring to them.