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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-03-01
The Gold bill.

New YORK, Feb. 29.-The Heralds special
from Washington 2Sth, says 1t is expected
that the gold bill will be brought up in the
House tomorrow, as it can be done then by
q two-thirds vote, but on any other day Of
the week unanimous consent will be re-
quired to take it up out of its course. It
appears that Notwithstanding the action Of
Mr.. Stevens in regard to the recommends
tion adverse to the passage of the bill, four
of the most influential members of the
measure. 1t will probably be amended so
as to require the sale of surplus gold to be
made in open market, but without any ex-
tracts requiring previous notice, and sale
to the highest bidder. The ultimate pas
sage of the bill is regarded as beyond a
doubt.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-03-01
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 29.-The Senate, to-
day, In executive session, confirmed the
nomination of MajOr-G General u. s. Grant
of voluteers, as Major General In the regu-
lar army, with commission dating from Ju-
ly 4th, 1868, to fill an original vacancy. The
following were confirmed as Brigadier Cen
erals In the regular army: Maj .-Gen. Geo.
g. Meade, Of volunteers, commission dating
from July Sd, 1858, vice Sumner, deceased;
Maj .-Gen. VIM. J. Sherman, of volunteers,
dating from July 4th, 1863, to I'LL an orjgi-
nal vacancy; MAJ. Gen. Jas. B. McP Phers0n,
of volunteers, dating from August, 1853,
vice Harney, retired.
A letter from the Army of the Potomac
informs us that lst Lieut.. Scudamere, one
of the officers who escaped for Libby Prison
with Col. Streight and party, came into our
lines last night, having been on the way
nineteen days. He had intended to pro-
ceed by way of Gordansville towards the
Ohio river, thinking his chances of getting
away in that direction better than by the
peninsula, as he felt certain Of being cap
tured had he gone the latter way. After
travelling twenty-five miles his knees failed
him, and he was forced to lie in mud hole,
as he terms 1t, for nine days. A negro took
care of him, and became his companion,
and he resumed his journey at another
time. - t
He was obliged to lay concealed three
days. He finally reached the Rapidan on
Saturday night, and crossed, passing within
few PAGES of the rebel pickets. Lieut..
Scuedomere says he saw no troops near
Richmond, nor white male Inhabitants on
his route through the country. He met only
women, children and negroes. He repre-
sents Lees army as pretty strong, but no
signs of activity visible. He was captured
near Rome, Ga, and had been ten months
in Libby prison.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-03-01
Yeterans at st. .Iouis.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 29.--Battery X, first Mis-
souri, veteran volunteers, arrived on Satur-
day, and were feasted and tagged by the
Veteran Reception committee. The 9Th
Missouri infantry, re-enlisted veterans, ar
rived from Nashville Saturday night, and
will receive the hospitalities Of the city and
have q flag presented them to-day. The ID
Iowa battery also arrived. A dinner will
be given them, by the Veteran Reception
COMMITTEES Tomorrow. They are now quar-
tered at Benton Barracks, but will leave for
home. They will soon be paid of. All re-en-
listed troops passing through st. Louis en-
route for home are bountifully and cordial
ly entertained by our Veteran Reception
committee. About eight hundred men OF
the 9TH Iowa infantry, re-enlisted men,
passed through here this morning, en- route
for Nashville, having been home on fur
Tough. 1i.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-03-01
IN CONNECTION WITH THE
Partition Notice. 4, .

CAMUEd Bisse!t and Mary Bisesrs Charlotte
- Kerr. Matilda Miller and James II. Miller, Mar
garet McHenry and David cHenry, John Furguson
md HaFIISs vie # said John FuTguson
John Bisger.. deceased will take notice that petit
tion was fled against them on the 3oth day Of Janu-
ary, 1854, In the Superior Court Of Franklin co., Ohio,
BY William w: Hall, and Is now pending. wherein
said William w. Hall demands partition Of the fol-
lowing real estate. TO wit: ~, sas -
All Of the following described traot except 90 acres
and ss poles, conveyed by the heirs Of said John Big
CERT deceased TO Margaret and John Biggert by deed
dated October slst lSl9 Part Of survey No 1857 Of
e6ex acres entered in the name Of Miles King and
patented to one Robert Burton; beginning at black
ash, southwest corner 10 tract of land formerly
owned BY George Goodson ip the line Of the Lewis
four sugar trees thence north $50 poles 70 two hcko-
ries and white oak, northwest corner To- tract be-
longing to said John Bisger deceased. heirs thence
east l57 poles TO an elm and black oak corner TO said
Goodson tract hence south $50 poles 70 the beginn-
ing containing ~ acres more or less The amount
10 bo partitioned being l08 acres. more or less.
And that, ct the next term Of said court the said
William W. Hall will apply for IN order that parti.
tion may bs mads Of ssid premises.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-03-01
Important News from an Inter.
cepted Letter. II

New YORK, Feb. 29.-The Herald pub
fishes an intercepted letter, dated Richmond,
Feb. 10th, stating that the rebel capital was
guarded by only two companies of heavy
artillery, five light batteries, two &C empanies
OF cavalry, and about four thousand citi-
zens, soldiers or home guards, and that part
of a North Carolina regiment charged with
protecting the line of the Chickahominy,
and the garrison of Fort Darling has been
reduced to seven hundred and fifty men
The citizen soldiers are not to be re-
lied on, and it was believed the appearance
Of any considerable force of Yankees would
be the signal for general stampede.
Longstreet's force is set down at twenty
thousand, Johnston's thirty-five thousand
and Lees forty-five thousand men.
A New Orleans letter to the World saws
Juarez had reached Tamaulapas and was
preparing to yield up all the country to the
French. 1t was reported that the French
had shot the Arch Bishop Labastada and
Bishop Barrajas, but the report was not
credited. .....f. -. ~, '--,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-03-01
Petes Fradsisco. Franklin County

Petes Fransisco. Franklin County Com !.
Mary J. Geiesr ct sl. Sale IN Pa Partition. Si ~
IN PURSUANCE OF. AN ORDER OF
IL the said Court 70 me directed, will offer for
in the city Of Columbus, On * --s'''s 80
Saturday, the 9TH day Of March, a. d. 1864,
AT one o'clock P. NJ. the following described real
eststs, situate IN the Countyof Franklin and State
Two hundred acres. Of land. more or lsss being
lots Nos. 20 and 80 in section No. 4 township No u
range 70, Jefferson township, Franklin county Ohio
being the same land conveycd By Peter FrAnsisco
and Mary Fransisco 10 Peat Fransisco By desd dat
cd August alst A. d. 1ess. and rscofded IN vel ~
PAGE ~. FranMin county records, except e, much
thsrsGf e p g was scd By The q The
Wit: Being Sc o5,ioo acres Of tho west end cf ssid
lot No 80 being al Of said lot that lies west Of The
road leading from Reyholdsburg TO New Albany. N
said county, beginning ~ The southwest cornof Of
said lot No. 81 thence east on the south linz Of aid
lot 70 said road 50 poles and links hepco norther
along said road TO the north line OF sa section Mo-,
g tbsnss We ysst On :sd 1ett5 line e ths
ssssS q aid ss:s sssdsa as 81 Sss x Sss
3Ss sAs.s ds.ssIs,a y.syssIs 4 y j. ssld ,ahjsss
syps!4 d yhs dsS q se :i6ji e e1s va snd
s.lo: y nastssss en pFspi'ss = sseals dslsrsd
fiinisr ICES y n 81. . ... \ . y. AA
sswEIEs swsIE.s|AE 4 l..IslIs RsSsHs.s, Ss.s;,
ian N-ditkvsaf
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-03-01
Railroad Accident---I.ater from
Sherman. .t .,...

CINCINNATI, Feb. pa car on the Jeffer-
sonville, Indiana, railroad was thrown from
the track on Saturday. Fourteen Illinois
soldiers were injured-six seriously. W
The Gazette had news through rebel
sources from the 18th to the 22d. The At
lanta Appeal says Sherman's purpose was
still a mystery as to whether he will move
against Mobile or turn eastward. Sherman
with sudden and unexpected rapidity has
moved against our weakest point. Miss
issippi is the Egypt of the Confederacy,
where If not elected he can subsist till
spring and do more damage than will win
ming a pitched battle. He is making war
on our subsistence and resources, which to
destroy is to defeat us. Sherman marches
in solid body, with his artillery in 'front.'
rear and fanks, and his cavalry close under
guns. Not q man Is allowed to leave for
time enough to steal chicken or pig.
The rebel cavalry is lowering around him
greatly. Citizens are flying to arms to re-
pei the invaders. Hs- .i.s 0.t4a,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-03-01
Arrival Of Col. Streight at Wash.
..s fngtOn..

WASHINGTON, Feb. 29.-The Navy De-
partment has received the following report:
s1-s US. STEAMSHIP ELLA,l
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29.}
/ have the honor to inform the Depart
ment that I arrived here to-day, with Col.
A. d. Streight, 1st Ind. volunteers; Major
Mcdonald, 10lst Ohio volunteers; Capt.
Scarce, 5lst Ind. volunteers, and First
Lieut.. John Sterling, 30th Ind. volunteers,
who made their escape from Libby prison,
Richmond, on the 9th inst, and reached
Blackiston's Island, in the Potomac river,
where l found them yesterday. ~
lam, very respectfully, -p'A a5,
Your ob't servant
&Ssss A. PARKER,
Commander coming Potomac Flotilla.
Hon. GIDEON WELLEs,
Secretary Of the Navy, Washington.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-03-01

Snow SroRM.-The snow storm which
visited this section on Sunday evening ex-
tended over the entire State, and we are in
formed that in the north there was much
heavier fall than at Columbus and points
south. Here the snow was reduced to mud
yesterday, and by the time this paragraph
reaches the eye of one-half our readers,
there will be scarcely a relic left Of the
snow-storm-provided, always, as they say
In the Legislature, 1t don't get colder in the
interval.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-03-01

: SAN FRANcIsco, Feb. 29.--Arrived, steam
er Golden City, from Panama. A portion
Of Downieville, Sierra county, was burned
last night. The fire commenced In the CEN
ter of the town, and spread with such ra-
pidity that little property was saved. Loss
about $780, 000--very little insured. The
contents of several cellars considered fire.
proof were destroyed. But three buildings
remain in the business portion Of the town
Both newspaper establishments were de-
stroyed. s +. v.s, - ss.n
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-03-01
THE CITY.
SPIRIT or THE CITY COUNCIL
The City Fathers ON the Gas Ques.
tiOu.


The Council met at the usual hour Ias
evening, eighteen members present and
President Rcinhard in the chair. A com.
munication from the CITY Engineer was
read stating that the plats and estimates to,
graveling North street from High to Fourth
street, and for repairing on the east aide :,
Fifth street from South street to Franklin
street, were proposed, but as the improve
ment on Fifth involves the reconstruction
of several pavements, the Engineer sue-
gested that the whole matter be referred to
a Select committee, which was agreed to
and the subject referred to the sth Ward
committee s'4S ~
A communication was read from the
President and Directors of the Columbus
Gas Company, accepting the ordinance
passed at the last meeting Of the council,
Mr.. Buttles moved that the communication
be spread upon the Journal, to which M.
Graham objected. Considerable discpss,on
occurred upon the subject Of eas generally
in the course of which Mr.. Graham said
that the old gas company had realized thirty
and forty per cent nnon thar ;nvestr,o,t
Mr.. Wilson said that the new comnanv
probably wanted to get charter and then
make the old company come down with fif-
teen per cent. under the threat that thew
would charter new companv Mr. Dout,,
said he should be sorry to see Mr.. Graham
invest in the gas company's stock with the
expectation Of making one tenth of forty
per cent.
Various petitions and remonstrances were
presented.
Mr.. Graham offered a resolution which
was adopted, requiring the City Engineer
to prepare the necessary plats and estimates
for improvements on Washington Avenue,
from Rich to Town streets.
Mr.. Thompson reported the proposition
of the Columbus and Portsmouth Turnpike,
to take 81, 400 for the three-fourthso of a mile
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-03-01

NEW YORK, Feb. 29.-The Times says: |:
We have information of formidable Of
fensiye movement by large force from the
Army Of the Potomac, which was initiated
Saturday night and may possibly be heard
from to-day. The demonstration Is a very
bold one, but is in brave hands and win be
supported by apowerful force. 80 a
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-03-01

WAsHINGToN, Feb. 29-The bill intro
duced into the Senate to-day by Mr.. Grimes,
appropriates $4,000 for the protection Of
emigrants crossing the plains; $4,000 of
which is TO be expended upon the route be-
tween Fort Abercrombie and Fort Benton,
and $4,000 on the route to Idaho by the
Nioaberah river. Il ss,''s !. <.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-03-01

CoUNrERrrrrTw TwENrrEs, GREENBAcxs, IN
CtRcuLAT1oS.-An individual dressed in
soldiers clothes was about town yesterday
with roll of twenty dollar notes, legal
tender, one Of which he succeeded in pass
ing upon zigler & Harris, ON Town street,
which upon examination proved TO be
counterfeit. The person who passed it
could not be found after the fraud was:diss
covered. The counterfeit isswell executed
and extremely dang Refous ons, and can only
Be- detected ~ the fadt that the paper upon
which Il y printed d Inferior to the eenu-
mo. mo- y, lssS1iyi,s 4 Nhssa, q
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-03-01
y advertisement
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are warranted. -N31-1 (. 10
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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-03-01

COTTQN--DuI. heavy and drooping at 7s1so'
! for rtiddIinK upl6nde. ~. . = y u =. - -
20 for exr State; "a l6a7 IS for extra ropnd hoop
Ohio; 30as 7b for sds brands, the market closing
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WHHEflf--Witiout decided changs. ! /.
/ CORN-Excited and 2dpJc higher y 3tei - 100
0XTS-Heayy and dropping, at sla11 for wssterns
outside quotations for prime !. 4 ~,
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SIGAR--Ouiet. W a u. Y y .,,..t !.
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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-03-01

UyANTED-.HANDL LOOM. Every farmrr
w 70 know that Lambs Self Acting Hand Loom
Is sn article he wants TO make and save money with
The turning of an easy crank BY o man. woman Or
yards in dny IS TO 80 day can be earned by IL
use. State. County and Township Rights and Looms
for go sale; Address, with stamps. BRANS0N 4 EL-
jan23-dlyfap3l.63 - IA
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-03-01

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28.--The bill reviving
the grade Of Lieutenant General was signed
to-day by the presiding officer Of each
house, and only awaits the Presidents sig
nature to become q law.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-03-01

WASHINGTON Feb. 20s--Gen. Grantt
commission cannot ho made out until the
President has nominated him TO the een~
ste. He has been confirmed.
n Mr.. Stevens, Of the Ways and Means COM
mittee, viii move to-day that the commit
tee on the Conduct Of the War inquire into
the charges preferred against the Secretary
Of tie Treasury by Mr.. Blair, Of Mo-, In
his speech on Saturday.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-03-01

STARTLING MEDICAL CoLLEGE.-The Com
mencement Exercises Of Startling Medical
Collegewill be held this Tuesday evening,
March 1st, at the Congregational Church.
The Annual Address will be delivered by
DR.. A. D. Lord, Sup't of the Ohio Asylum
for the Blind.
Exercises to begin at 711a O'Clock precise
ly. ss4sN1 .HfH
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-03-01
WANTED TO RENT.

w THREE, without children. q small house of
i've six rooms, within eight or nine squares Of the
State House, at q rent Of from $40 TO els. House
with yard preferred. bonus Of iye dollars win bs
paid TO any person securing . suitable house, A
good tepHnt aud prompt payment guaranteed. Ad-
dress or inqnire A. the statesman Office. s4.. !. NJ
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-03-01
CITY Marshal.

We are authorized To announce SAMUEL THoxr-
SON % . candidate for reelection to the office Of
City Marshal, subject to the decision of the Demo-
cratic Convention. q9 gt3e
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-03-01

DEPARTURE OF REBEL PRrsoNERs. About
one thousand Confederate prisoners, some
Of whom have been confined at Camp Chase
for more than a year, while others have
served ashorter term, were marched to the
depot yesterday and shipped for Fort Del
aware, in charge of detachments from the
Invalid Corps and the SSth militia. One
party was sent over the G. G. &C. Railroad
by way Of Crestline and Pittsburg, while
another went over the Central Ohio. They
are to be delivered over to the tender mer-
cies of Ben. Butler, where they are likely
to be served differently from what they
were among the more chivalrous people of
the West. The prisoners looked well and
hearty, indicating that the grub at Camp
Chase is trife more wholesome and plen.
tiful than that which we. have been led to
believe, our prisoners in Libby prison are
given by their captors. A people never
suffer by acting magnanimously stewards an
enemy, and it is not impossible that our
decent treatment Of these rebels may at
some time aid to relieve the sufferings of
our own boys now in durance in the South.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-03-01

New Work Money mariket-.Feb. 90.
Mor.v varv tasy Al sas per cent. chiefly at inside
rats With An Abundant supply. I.
S,sA;ns IA E<chsnEe steady and Quietat ly5xelz3k.
Gold 6rmer; opening at lssk, and closing dan q
lSsk. ~ l ~, .<.,....s... y. ...,. "a 4 3 ii.ai
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-03-01

An energetic man 10 take charge IL the
CITY circulation Of THE Ono SrArrsxAx.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-03-01

New York stock mnrket--Feb' 90
Stocks dull and lover. Erie ,lsN; nIinois csstIsl
and rToledo 1l7K: Milwaukee and Prairo du Cbein
S5I: Httsbure, Port Wayne and Chicago loI;L Chi
eago and Northwestern =; Loiedo ana y, wspaih Y;
ing is0; Harlem i35K; Hudson 1885, y. >. ss year
certificates es1 .TsnnesseesS 90 Canton Co; 50;
Cumberland preferred az: Pacific Mail 22o; New
York Central issK; Alton and Terre Husts Y.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-03-01

First Night Of the Great Sensation Drama Of
EA ST l. YNN.
MISS KATE DENIM as Isabel aud Madame vine
MR.. SAM. RYAN as Paddy, in the farce Of Irish
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-03-01
UNITED STATES HOTEL
Beach street, Boston,

Directly opposite the Boston q Worcester
u J. q RaiFoad nepot.) N.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS. a

All are respectfully invited to attend.
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ELLSLER,S ATHENEUM,

JOHN ELLSLER, Manager.
Q. BUSCH, :. Treasurer.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-03-01

First Night Of the Great Sensation Actress.
Miss Kate Denim,
4 ~ And the popular Irish Comedian.
Mr. Sam. Ryan.
The Camden daily journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1864-1864, 1864-07-09
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH
FROM TIE WEST

CnArrAHoocnlE, July 9.-Thcrc was very
heavy firing last night along Gen Hoods front
caused by an attempt Of the enemy to. plant
batteries to :ommand the river. Our battcy-
les opened on them, and they replied rapidly,
and were soon silcncc'l. The enemy charged
Gen. Bates skirn'shcrs yesterday, but were re-
pulsed. Our cavalry rickcts waited until thcv
got I'f way across the river when they opened
on them and drove them back in great confi1-
si"r-woun,lin" many.
The Camden daily journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1864-1864, 1864-07-09

alffercnt names and styles of doing the same
onsncss-wil bc put down, and "dance and
song and sl'nbnrEt mirtl," will prevail insteal
M'S'mI'an and jeff: Davis will get along fine
", and when the present term OF tho President
expires, we will elect Gen. Lee to succeed him.
ana nc Will DC also hand and glove with his
nelghbor, the Emperor. You will see them
visiting each other, like excellent friends, gen
1emen and cousins. That is the way we arc
gong 10 make tho Monroe doctrine. work of its
own accord, without any pressing.
Events are hnrrying. The revolutions arc
rcachlng their natural conclusion. Peace, lib
crty and happiness will follow both and crown
the one with chapict Of its native Magnolia
whose emblem is perseverance," the other
Confcdcyocy
The Camden daily journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1864-1864, 1864-07-09
AfrOcEOus Yants;a'i.Nn of Inc 7;ycasy
1T AIa'XiISts,n

Authentic A'lviccs from Lexington, SAWS tic
Sen mt, state that every bniil;n" connected
with the Virginia Military Institute WAS burned.
except the house occupied by :hc family of
General Smith, the Superintendent.
Lexington contains Il college which was Gu
dowcd by Washington, and bears his name.
Prominent III the campus was :: fine statue of
the noble patron, erected as Il memorial OF his
munccnce, and Of the gratitude of the friends
OF the college. This statue Of Washington.
Thus erected and thus cohsccrated the Yankees
have sacrgiouslv stolen and hrulcd awav.-
They loaded 1t up in their wagons, and scrt it
olf to GcvcrIy. Gen. Hunter has made his
name immortal
Nor is this all. Lexington is the home of
Ex-Governor Lctchcr. There, in house mod
est III prctcntion, but conmodous and con;ort
able, he dwcIt will, his family. 1t is now in
ashes, with all its effects, has been DESTROYED by
Hunter and his vandals. This bc,stly outrage
will commend Gov. Letchcr still more closely to
the sympathics and favor of Virginians. His
fidelity as Firginias Governor has met with
this reward from her cnemies-what RESPONSE
shall we make? Will the people stand by and
sec him thus suffer a loss which he can i'll af-
ford, without some testimonial that shall attest
our sympathy and retrieve his loss We trust
not.
When the enemy burned his house, they re-
fused to allow lis wife to retain change of
clothes for herself or her children. EVERYTHING
was given to the devouring clements by these
brutcs. The house of General T. II. Smith,
Superintendent of the Virginia Military Insti-
tutc, was also ordered by Hunter to be burned,
but he was told that the Generals daughter
was so extremely i'll that her life would be for
feitcd by her removal, and even then, this
worse than barbarian reiterated his orders un-
til demonstrated with by some of his officers,
when hc consented to spare the house, though
with marked reluctance.
'.r"o," .l. c their appearance at
.u. ~ ry brought to market
.. 80. Ai IA n;r.