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fine collection of historical portraits and paintings,
by r. James Walkor. artist OF this city, exhibited
al the Union League Club Thursday evening
laa. under the auspices Of the club committee paint
ngs and attracted general ,cnon and interest Among
the collection were portraits in oil OF Generals w. T.
sherman, George II. Thomas, Joseph Hooker, Daniel
D,iterioll and John A. Logan and several studies or
Looko It Mountain, Missionary Ridge aud Chattanooga
and It's beautiful valley giving fullest dea tho fca
Of ;hc bate Geld whers Grant whipped Bragg In
November 1868 Tho portraits OF the general officers
"a studies from c. and represent them the
et . has ihen in the held The picture OF Cen
Sl.ealA /, complete sketch o. tho Mr. Walker
rs ~. been contca: 10 give likeness ouly The pic
tore sics every peculiarly OF the eccentric Generals
thin, Straight figure and countenance, his Lab-
lu-.y scowlng Oppression being caught with singular
correctness. Ho Is represented, ally seem in
old and rgsy uniform well and indeed somewhat
di.aiidatci hat his neral careless appearan being
given faithfully and without cxaggcraon Tho figure OF
tall Joe Hooker and that OF the Larly Thomas also
Civ with great correctness. Among the landscapes
exhibited a largo painting, executed for Maj Gen.
Mcgs of the "Crcsi OF Lookout Mountain" showing the
"Battlc Field above tho Cloudsn and OF Chatta-
nooga valley and the Tennessee ryer seen from the
summit Of Lookout Mountain.
Mr Walker has gained national reputation an
artist b. his splendid wpr. OF known the Asaut
Chapailepec," which eraccs tho military committee
room In the Capitol at Washington and which was
pain cd the government in 1S4s He Is prcpar ny
TO pant slar pictures of the ra'tles at Chattanooga.
Dang De spring and summer o. 1904 he visited chatia-
nooga aad spent eight months IN gathering material for
his work He has obtained large number OF deliberately
worked studies Of that rhetorical country and has
collected all the Information necessary 10 the correct
representation Of the great battles fought that most
picturesque and magnificent battle field This material
Mr., Walker gathered while there from those who had
participated in the battles Those who had Id and those
who had followed were present to show him the points Of
interest," aud he nll preserve his the legends
of those glorious days Of victory with an accuracy that
will make them invaluable 10 tho nation for whose
Capitol they intended.
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MAILS FOR THE PACIFIC.

The Peace Mission-Thc Fight mt Hatch-
er's Run-Movements OF shcrman's
Army-Late News from Europe, &c., SO.
The mail steamship Costa RIGA, Captain Tinklcpaugh,
will leave this port at noon to-day, for AspinwalL
The malls for Central America and the South Pacific
viii close at half past ten o'clock this morning.
The NEW YoRK HERAiD-Edition for tho Paciac--will
DO published at nine o'clock in tho morning.
Single copies, In wrappers ready for mailing six cents
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The Rebel Commissnry General.

IFTUm INC KlCHHOnu EXufnihtr, Fed IUJ
bill has passed both houses Of Congress looking to
reorganization Of the commissary department, and rails
ing the rank Of this position TO that OF bgadicr general
1t Is intended to have effect the resignation Of tho
present incumbent
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The Now Command OF General Lee.

FROM the Richmond Examiner, Feb 10
General Orders No have boon issued from tho
Adjutant Generals Office relative to the new COM
mand OF General Lee. The following Is an extract
2 Gen raj Robert E. Lee, having been duly appointed
General in Chief of the army of the Confederate States
will assume the duties thereof and Will be obeyed and
respected accordingly.
8. General Order No. 20 Of 1854 is hereby revoked
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Condition OF tho Rebel Army OF Ten.
From the Augusta Consl' tutionnllst. Feb. 2.

tFrom the Augusta Consttutionallst, Feb. 81
Major John :. Hope, of Lieutenant General Taylor's
staff reached this city on yesterday evening from the
headq arters of the Army of Tennessee, route for
Richmond He represents the condition Of that gallant
body OF veterans as excellent IN cry respect Tue a-
pointment OF General Taylor command has haqpay
had an inspiritng effect upon the troops.
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Connubinl Felicity and Bliss.-HoW
Wives Should be eat.d-Nothing IL susceptible Of
this rude world than the delicate
Tho husband remains hearty md robust
In when tue fra aud delicate wife droops IKE
rudcy handled sensitive plant THE that leaves the
uproots the flower" II your wife Is all M
II sickness prostraes her II maternal solicltude and
upon her, remember you the Heaven appointed
guardian OF her health You should fan supply hes
delcaces which will asset Nature In restoring her 10
full vgor. PLANTATION BITTERs are just the thing she
needs Their fleet In building the system restoring Tho
life their original ygor creating blood and
adi ia trfly fnan l~ul
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Accident on tho Virginia Central Rail-

From the Lynchburg Republican, Feb. 7.
The up passenger train the Central IA road or
the track Beaver dam yesterday smashing up three
of the coaches very badly Several passengers, we
learn, were SERIOUSLY but not dangerously hurt.
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An E1-Utah Governor ON the Situation.

From The Richmond Sentinel, Feb. TO.
Hon. Col A. Cumming, Governor OF Utah under the
Buchanan adm nsra on has lately arrived in the
cderacy and states that loading told him that tho
contest was not to abolish slavery, but to conquer and
hold the country. II then the purpose to sell the
lands in order pay the expense Of tho war; and keep
tho negroes in servitude for fifty years.
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MAX srRaKosois CONCERT To.Nrour.--Max strakosch
gives his first grand concert this evening at Niblos
Saloon, when Mile dc Kntow, tho Russian viooncelst
will make her debut Mr. Jas. NJ wchii the celebrated
pianist and composer, will also make his first appearance
on this occasion. These eminent artists will be assisted
by Mile Celeste Huntlcy soprano; sgnor Rcmi basso
and Noli's string quartet band.
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Republication OF Peace Sentiments by o
Rebel Editor.


Mr.. J. H. sneed publishes n card in tho Macon Confdc-
ray in which he dsdans all responsibility for edo
RAJ which appeared in the savannah publican the day
before the occupation OF the city by the federals The
article-which we pablshed-advised tame submission
Of the people, and was bshed in the Htpican the
morn ny OF the day Sherman entered Savannah
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Corns, Bunions, Enlarged Joints End
all diseases Of the feet cured by Dr. zACHARlE, ~
Broadway.
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Not a Few or the worst Disoruers um9S
oot ~ .rse from corruption ~ the blood HFbqs
BOLDis EXTRACT or sARsAfAhiLsLA u rcmeoy %
he utmost value.
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Rurdsolps Arnica LinIment.-An In.
fabc for burns, scalds sprsins rheumatism, gun
shot wounds &c single application aays the pain from
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Hclmbold's Extract Of Snrsaparillo
ceanses and renovatcs the blood inss the vgor Of hea
into tho SYSTEM and puges out the humos that make dis
naaA
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Union Troops Operating In Florida.
Movement OF Union Troops.
Vice President stephens Abandoning tn

From the Richmond Sentinel Feb 1Ol
Vice President Stephens left Richmond "Wednesday
evening for Georgia
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Cristndoro's Hair Dye, Preventative
and Wig Depot Wholesale and retail No Astor House
The dye applied by skilfui artists.
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Connubinl Felicity and II

BACHELORS Hair Dye-Thc Hest in the
world Harmless reliable instantaneous The only perfeee
Dye. Factory 81 Barclay street
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Genernls Grnnt md SbermRn Pntro3e
lze the great Boot and Shoe emporium of BRooks, ~
broadway opposite the Metropolitan Hotel Every style 90
ladies', gentlemens misses boys and chldrens booss
Shoes and CATERS; boys and youths Waterproof Boots
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TIE UNrMrLoYED GENERALS.

the statement in relation to tho OF inactivity
the part Of several of the generals at present unemployed
presents several The statement that Generals
Francis D. spnola and Thomas W. swceny under trial
by court martial Is mistake Gen Spinoa is longer
under trial. the court having concluded its investigation
OF his case and tho general Is awaiting tho action in
tho matter OF tho Department Of War; General Sweeny
was before court Of inquiry for some difficulties arising
during Shermans operations in the vicinity Of Atlanta
between himself and Major General Dodge, at the time
his corps commander The General is now awaiting
orders in New York other Northern city. Since
his partial recovery from his wound received at
Gettysburg General Sckes has been most Of the time
government service. During the past summer he mado
tour through those portions Of the States in rebellion
within the lines of the national army for the purpose Of
reporting upon the temper and condition Of the nhabi
tants The beginning oftho present year he again
ordered special SERVICE and sailed January 49, tho
steamship Costa Rca for Aspinwa Tho nature Of his
mission has not been dyuged but doubt has bear
ing upon relations with Of the South Am ,rican
governments. As regards tho officers wounded, General
Asboh is still suffering from dang casualty we'd
in his expedition to Aarianna Fla Barlow is in Europe,
bearing with him painful evidence OF his gallantry r.
Tyler still shows unhealcd memento OF Coal Harbor
Gresham and Long bear wounds from the Atlanta cam
pagn; Mcintosh from Winchester, Va Egan from tho
vicnt OF Petersburg; and Stannard lost at Cha
pins Farm. number of others still suffering from
wounds received in tho campaigns Of 1853 Among these
Major General Mortimer d. Lcggett commander of the
Third vision Seventeenth corps Shcrman's army, has
jus: been granted leave of absence undergo mcdica
treatment in the OF wound received his assault
thu crater (For H Ycksbnrg, after the explosion
OF McPhersons mine, june 25, 1863
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Itching or Bleeding Piles.-m n1T usnH
afflicted with Bleeding Itching Piles use IT W s ~
Pile Bupposory II IL a certain cure. Sse"' ''' wv
lGl
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Clear, Smooth Skin and Beautiful
complexion follows the OF HELMBOLD'S CONCEN.
TRATED FLUID EXTRACT SAkSAFAEILIA. II
black spots pmpes and all eruptons Of the skin.
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pun and strong pull and pull altogether and tell
you said he We are In no danger loud applause.
Addressing the ladies, Mr. exhorted them 10 continue
70 DO a. they had done, and he asked no more The
braves men have died for the smiles Of woman For
himself when he attempted to address them he always
found his heart where his tongue ought to be- Laughter
and applause
Mr. GrIMra having concluded, the CHAIRMAN announced
3 recess until seven r. M.
While the above speaking in progress the citizens
outside the building called out Mr. Barksdae OF Miss
and Mr. McMullin, Of Virginia, who delivered stirring
and patriotic addresses.
EVENING SESSION.
The African church was again crowded last night Ad
dresses delivered by Senators Semmes and Henry
j. B. Tucker, Esq, and DR.. Hoge The resolutions pro-
posed ut the morning session were unanimously adopted
and then the meeting adjourned
Union Troops Operating In Florida.
From the Richmond Sentinel, Feb lO1
A special despatch to the Columbus Enquirer dated
Mariana, Fla, JAM 80 says-The enemy, one hundred
strong, came on the 25th to Ricos Bluff on the Apa-
achicola river capturing lieutenant and forty negroes
The enemy were again reported advancing on Rico's
Bluff In unknown force
Movement OF Union Troops.
From the Richmond Sentinel, Feb. 1911
We quote the following extract from letter written
the 9th inst by an intelligent Confederate scout but not
received until last evening"
Troops from tho West, supposed to be a portion OF
Thomas command, known 10 BIO twenty thousand strong
commenced arriving In Alexandria the 2Sth ult and
reGmbarng the evening Of tho Sd inst going down
the Potomac. The district guard is also gone
II was probably the arrival Of the renforcemens above
referred to that induced Grant the attempt upon
our lines
Vice President stephens Aba ndoning the
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spare And TO assist the government the young men
should en st in the service Of the government and serve
In such manner they should be wanted The rebels
told us that they PILED them up and made batteries OF
them and sold them Cuba but don't believe that
We 70 be placed land until We are able to buy u
o. State in what manner you would rather live; whe-
ther scattered among the whites or In colonies by your
selves.
A. would prefer to 1.-Two by ourselves for there Is q
pref dice against the South that will take years 10
get over; but do not know that can answer for my
separated but live together All the other persons pre-
sent being questioned one by one, answer that they
q Do YOU think that there IL intelligence enough
among the slaves OF the south TO maintain themsclye
under the government Of the United States.
A. think there Is sufficient intelligence among us "a
state what Is the feeling OF the black population oil
the South towards the government Of tho United States
what Is the In respect To the present war
It's causes object and the disposition 70 aid either
slider state fully your views.
A. I think you will find there thousands that arc
willing make any sacrifice " assist the government OF
tho United states while there aso many that
dozen men opposed to the government. Understand
as 10 the war, that the South Is the aggressor
President Lincoln elected President by majority Of
the United States, which guaranteed him the right OF
holding the Office and exercising that right over the
whole United States. Tho South, without knowing what
no would DO reSlled my opinion n, that no, mar
inch for that would be suicide. There wero two blacl
men that left with the rebels because they had taken
befa them II they stayed behind but there Is mot an
other man II the prayers that have gone up for tn
Union army could be read out you would not get through
them these two weeks
q State whether the sentiments you exprcss thos
only OF the colored people In the city, do they cxten
10 the coored population throughout the country,
what are your means Of knowing tho sentiments OF hos
living In the country
.. think the sentiments ere the same among th,
colorcd people Of the State my opinion is formed b.
personal communication In the course Of my ministry
and also from the thousands who followed the Unoi
army, leaving their homes and UNDERGOING sucripgs
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TO do by the amendment the constitution OF the United
States is to free the negroes they conquer us and II
they fail to conquer TO let them remain they
In conclusion, Mr.. Benjamin paid a compliment TO the
Virginia ladies for their patriotism and devotion TO the
cause and closed with eloquent apostrophc TO
JOHN A. GrLMER's SPEECH.
Hon. JONI A. GrLMER member OF the House of Repre-
ssntatves, from North Carolina, next addressed the
meeting
TO the mode OF conducting tho war the institution Of
peace negotiations and the like All these differences
had now passed away Npplause.) We have now before
10 enemies or 10 prosecute the Mr.. q. invt
his audience 10 consider with him OF the material
consequences OF degradation and submission. As n
rst item he mentioned the loss OF national dcb All
the notes. bonds and certificates OF debt which had gone
cut 70 the people and are held by them as property
OF slaves worth five hundred dollars apiece would be
lost In the next place, our lands would be conscaed
In addition to this immense destruction Of property
we should have shares, at least, OF the
Yankee debt to pay. Such Is picture On the other
hand while the cost OF resistance cannot DO accurately
determined before hand at least presents the promise
Of saving vast portion OF our property Asa question
OF more dollars and cents, Mr. g. said advantage Is
in resistance Let he continued take as our guide
the example Of our fathers We shall not go astray
follow tn m They stood up bravcly for their rights
they stood their ground like mem and u they fell u
black 10 tho field and feet TO the foe" Let US
follow their vrtuous and heroic example II we do We
have every to expect like success applause
like men Let us, said he, put aside all bckcrngs all
disscnsions and unite one man and with one heart,
sink Or swim, live or die Let US Eight on and look 70
coo, and victory win crown our efforts. Applause.
our cause Is nc lces righteous than was that Of our
isthers and the sons, thus lAr at least have shown
would be in decay Of the popular spirit people Ike
ours who will do their duty never be conquered
Inc enemy has sent moro than three millions Of soldiers
armies and the ratio better for us than al ths
commencement Of the The casualties Of battle ant
them We trust in our cause and In God ana unit,
1 In hearty support Of our government lopl
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come out. Mock orders were given to each 9th.
er ill late 10 the night. g" Joe | want you fol
guard in the morning" says some pretended or
derly sergeant, with mock gravity. Joe has a /
ways had a mortal dislike to that order til now
but this time be hears It unmoyed. Pack up and
be ready to march inmediately,7 has been obeyed
by them for the last time
Yesterday morning at five o'clock, they started.
Those that chose to, had the privilege Of taking
their guns, by having six dollars deducted from
their pay, not many chose to. They never want.
ed to see ole again, they said. What is to be
done with the rest Of Us is n't known, though it il,
generally believed hat we shall soon be mustered
out in the some wsy Something will doubtless
have to be done Every regimen, in the brigade
except the eleventh, is lefta mere skeleton, al,
bones and no meat, all officers and no men.
Orders are being circulated Offering induce
ments for soldiers in the regular army. That Is
what We like 20 see. Fill up lbe regulars, and
let US 90 home. | have heard to-day that prep.
arations were being made, so that meoiolready in
the field, can enlist ia the regulars, ,lnh suta-
bic inducements, there are large numbers that
would do SO. l hope it is true, for it is con
summation deyoudy to be wished Meanwhile
We wait with morpt-like patience
ANTI REHEL.