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DIED.

o AEARA. - ln this city, on the 10Th inst., Of
Consumption, JAMss fREDERicEa O'MsARA,
respectfully invited to attend his funeral frou
the residence of his mother, No. s25 Shpley
Street, On Thursday afternoon, the 18th inst,
al oelock, without further notice.
WALRAVEN.-Uu Sunday morning, the 9lh
inst, in the 10th gear of her age, Mrs MARI
ANN WALRlyEN. The relatives and friends
Of the family are respectfully invited to at
teud the funeral from the residence Of her
sou Johu II, WalIaYsu, 7ls Market Street,
Wilmington, Dcl., "Wednesday afternoon, at
halt-pasI three O'clock, Witho1. further notice.
HARVEY.--Near Chadd's Ford, Delaware Co.,
Pa, on the 25th Of 81 month, RAoHEL
HARYEY, in the s6th Year Of her age.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-04-11

AN IrINERANT CoNFEoERAoY, --Ghe
fall of Richmend has added two more to
the number of itinerant Governors with
out local babtation. Seven or eight Of
the Governors of the States in rebellion
have been wandering about for year OF
two, scarcely knowing where to rest their
weary feet. Now Virginia aud Jef
Davis Government are in the same pre-
dicament, flying for place OF refuge from
which they may date their official bul
letins, and try 10 impress their people
and the world with the idea that they are
still "powers,' and as such must bo re,
Speeted, Jelf.'s next message will come
somewhere from the heart of the pine
Forests Of North Carolina, in which whole
some locality he may cal IN extra sessi.a
Of Congress, TO determine whether the
Confederacy will any longer recognize
France Or England, considering how
shabbily thoy have behaved in not inter
yening in favor Of rebellion. JEFF. had
better call the meeting privately, for il
Sherman hears of it, he will be an un'
welcome though distinguished guest
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-04-11
Anril 4 I9G6

fAIFIH y IVUUs
General II. f. Lee, comd's c. S. A --General; :;
Your note Of last evening, in reply to mine Of
same late, asking conditions on which will
accept the surrender of the Army Of Northern
Vtginn, il lust received. In reply would say
that ptaoe being ny fist desire, there ia but
one condition iusst upon, viz TINT the men
SURRENDERED sholl be disqualified for taking mp
arms again against the United States until pro
pery exchanged. will meet you or designate
officers to meet any officers you may name for
the same purpose, NJ any point agreeable 10 you,
for the purpose of arranging definitely the terms
upon which the surrender ol tho Army Of North
ern Virginia will be received.
Very respectfully, your obd'i scrv't
o. s. GRANT,
Lieut Geneval Commanding.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-04-11

initiate Charlotte Corday and assass;.
somebody for her country's sake sbo ~
has gone the way of all flesh, and marro5 ~
an officer with that detestable eaoIa I,''eu
bis shoulder. And now, pull ooI r. ,a W
handkerchief, and prepare for Tho wos', ouur
my poor brother Tom. Your old sw,.' "o'a'
heart, Anna, the one to whom YOU dodio
led your sweetest verses, and sa' whsa
melodious voice so often mingled "aJas ,'',
yours IN days of yore, who deled bos
generals and the whole 18th army cor, wvN
who was sent first South then Norb ", M'
upon whose rebellious temperamenit gu'
clinaterial change could have the loa', Nv
influence, she, too, has hanled down F,%' ,p.
stars and bars, and is about TO snrropda'
at discretion
should not have believed this Int
convince myself passed her hopse IL,
other night with a gentleman who protoo,' ,s
us during your absence on purpose "a
find out the state other political seutimon,.
from her musical programme.
Take II like u man, Tom for mn.
tell you that l heard very distinctly T' tra
words Of "hdAy Round 6e Flao. Bo,'s '4s
and "1he Union Fors,yr,9 SUNG in Go,
hest style, with glorious tenor = yoics Wv,
mingling with il,
Poor brother Tom You know i coo
sidered her always the Gihraltar If H.,
South, and now, when she surrenders
must think that the Confederacy Is gooe
up. You had better come home INN.
diately and look to your interests in tLs,
quarter, as perhaps, il may not be lon
late yet to produce favorable chango il,
Your suit. Tell the boys down in iliua
ii they do not return soon they will no,
find single girl or widow below conscrn,
age in these parts, as the watchword now
seems to be "Sdape qai pout,p which
means marry who you can" Nv prn.
clples are unchanged, and am as true to
the South as ever We have captaib
boarding with us merely by way of pro
lection, who appears TO be rather clever
fellow for Federal. He takes sy
glance at me at the table sometimes bgi
of course do not return it. You know
me too well for that Let me hear from
you soon, and believe me, ever,
Your loving sister, MARIE
T. 5. / Do you think it would be a
violation of my Southern PRINCIPLES to
take an occasional ride for my health witt
the captain lie has such a nice hors,
and buggy. You know there can be n,
possible harm in that.
z. S. ii. That impertinent fellow ac
tually sqcezed my hand MS he helped N
out Of the buggy this evening. I'VE ho,
such a delightful ride. | want you +
! come homo and protect me, Tom, as
don't like to live this way much longer
?. S. III. II ever ] should marry .
Yankee, (but you know my principles 10,
well for that,) would do it merely q!
the humble instrument TO avenge til,
: wrongs Of my poor oppressed country
Little peace should he find by day or b
=, night; thorns should be planted in hi
couch; his dreams should be Of aololerues
and my dry goods bill as long as tho In
ternal Revenue Law.
p. 5. IV. Come home, brother Tom
and take the amnesty oath for two month
or thereabouts. want to tell you
secret On due consideration | hay
come to tho determination to make
martyr Of myself Yes, brother Tom,
= am going TO marry the captain on patr
otic principles MARIE
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Terms of Lees, Surrender.

April 3, 1865.
General;--I received your note Of this morn
ing on the picket line, whilhcr had come to
meet you, aud ascertain definitely what terms
were embraced in your proposition of yesterday
with reference to the surrender Of this army. |
now request nu interview, in accordancs with
the ofirr contained in your letter Of yesterday
for that purpose.
Very respectfully your obdl terst,
r. r. LRE, General
TO Lieut.. General u $. Grant, commanding u.
s Armjer.
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" p' NhhAli
Lieut. General Commanding.
Arrll 81 lsRh

april D. 1850
General / received al late hour your note
of to-day, in answer to mine of yesterday.
did not intend to propose the surrender Of the
Army Of Northern Virginia, but to ask the terms
Of your propositions. 70 be frank do not
think the emergency has arisen to call for the
surrender Of this army but as the restoration
Of peace should be tho object cf al, desire 10
know whether yonr proposals would teud to that
end. Icennot, therefore, meet you with view
10 purtouder the Army OF Nur,hern Virginia,
but NJ iar Ms your proposition may Affect the G.
g. forces under my command, aud tend 10 tie
restoration Of pence, should 10 pleased to meet
you At ~ A. M. tomorrow, on the old Stage road
10 Richmond, between the picket liucs of the
two armies
Very respectfully, your obdt ecyt,
(siguedl II, f LES.
General, c. $. A.
u Gen drGu', commanding Armies U g.
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Anr,IV I6GI

NNFT y TbNl-
General Il. j. Lee, Commanding G, 5. ~
Your note Of this date IL but this moment II 80
Nj, received. In consequence Of my having
pissed from the Richmond aud Iynchburg road
10 the Farmville and Lynchbnrg road, am at
this Whiting about four miles west Of Walier's
church, aud will push forward to the front for
lhe purpose of meeting you. Eoice sent to mo
on this ruad where you wish the interview to
take place will meet me,
Vciy respectfully your obd't scpt,
U. $. GRANT, Lieut. General
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sHHRTFFls sALR-

ny virtue Of writ Of vendllioni Rxponas to rae d.
ieelei Will be exposed to Public Ssts at tho Hotel oi
Robert Elliott In the village Of UhrsIiana In Nhits Clay
vre9k Hundred, in New Castle County, Delaware, on
htldts t1e alst day Of April la5b at 10 octok A. NJ
ths following described Real Estate, Via No. ]. All
the right, title and intersp OF David simp ~, tract
u lands AZ follows tra.t Of Laud st - IN White
Clay Greek Hunarodi containing lEsen acres more or
less adjoining lspds Of William Coup 4, VIM DunlAP
and others, which Is eraeta d frame rWsing
House, GranGry and othor buii linr Ne @ tTo'
story hous one part Of which ,ak nud the other
part HTama, adjoining land OF Walt p southgste and
Mrs. Amelia Thompson, on which srtrad good stable
bs The contents what they ma 6siaed ~ i tAksa Ia
sold by
..,.,-... L. ". sElphA ", Lats shsrif
shsriAs Qtsss Newcastle, ApEil 9th, 1855.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-04-11
Anril o. 1sah

Gen. R. E. Lev, comdg c 5. A.-uoneral ::
Your note Of y, erday received A ! hqy' ~
authority TO tr,at on the f,a,u, lhc
mee iine pr posed for " VI, 70 tl could lead
to no qeed will lsmte. boweyaf, general that
a ,s Tor peace with youraelf
sni ,ue whole Eorlh entertain the same feeling,
The terms upon which peace can be had are
we'll understood. by the South laying down
their arms they viii hasten that most desirable
event, save thousands Of human lives, and hun
dreds Vi millions o, property not yet destroyed
Sincerely hoping that all uur dlAi1ultes may be
settled eith0ut the loss 9f TIER life, sab
scrlbe myself,
Very respectfully, ysur obi't scrssi,
o. S. GRAHr Lieut. Gon u 5 A.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-04-11
= y WNNNIf
lient Gen. comdg Armies United States.
Anrll7 1904

HpIlI 4 IOOp,
General have received your nole Of this
date Though not entirely ei the opulou sou
eSfl css nj the hopelessuess Of fur her resistance
% tNc pii oi the Army Of Northern Vrglnio,
rccprooatc our desire TO avoid useless eliu,
sion d blood, anl therefore, before considering
your proposition, aek the terms you will offer on
c0nliu0n Of its surrender.
(Sigued) r. E, LEE, General
To Lieut.. Gen. Grant, Comdg Armies OF the
Uuited States,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-04-11
WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, D. c.,

P NJ
Ordered Thata be Mfrat
and arenali
Point the day the this
Northern lGmntan
Of this soet be GeneaWa
EDwuNM NJ MSrNToN Q Wa
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-04-11

General Roleit E. Lee, commanding c. 3. y.
--Gtnerul; Ibc results of the last week lnust
convince you Of the hopeessness OF further
Resistance on the part Of the Army o. Northern
Virginia in tLis struggle. / feel that il is 70,
aud regard il as my duty to SHIFT from inysolf
the responsibility OF any further eHnsion Of
b God by asking Of yon tbo surrender Of TINT
poltton Of the Confederate States army known
rs the Array OF Northern Virgnia.
Very respectfully, your obd'tsorvt,
u. GRANT,
I.nnI Lnn Gcnhl. Ar,ni.n ILniLnh o1nlns
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U. 8. GRANT, Lieut.. General.
npas. AnnY Nonrurnn ylnolrIA

April 8, 1865.
Lieut., General u. s. Grant, commanding U 8.
A.-General:I have received yonr letter of
this date, containing the terms Of surrender OF
The army OF Northern Virginia as proposed by
you. AS they are substantially tho same as
those expressed in your letter of the Stb inst.
they are accepted will proceed to designate
the proper officers to carry the stipulatious into
effect.
Very respectfully, your obi't seryt,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-04-11

The following is the previous correspondence
between Lieut. General GRAM aud General Lee,
referredto TO IN the foregoing telcgram to the Sec.
retary OF War:
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-04-11
CLIFTON llousg, VA, Apfil ., is

CLIFTON House, Va, April ., sG5.
Hon Is NJ STANTON, Secretary OF War:
The following correspondence has taken place
between General Leo aud myself There has
pendency,
taigued) U S GnANr, Lieut. General
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-04-11
Evacuation Of Raleigh. N. c.

The evening papers of yesterday, state
that the City of Raleigh, has been evactu-
ated by the. rebels.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-04-11

GRgAr REDuGToE IN TnB Pace or Iloor
SElpTs.-20 lionps our own make, oDly one
dollar mud thirty cenls.
Wl. i ItYpR, Agent,
April 7.2f Eighth aud Market streets,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-04-11

lGant:Th 10 Hell
Gay crowned you and the gallant command The thanks Of this Department.
O. and duorav been
time N
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-04-11

Very respectfully, your obd't eervt,
Il. Il. LEE, General,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-04-11
E JOURNAL AND TUESDAY, APRIL H.
SURRENDER OF GEN. LEE.

ROCKETS FILL THE AIR.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-04-11
onnAr PUBLIC DnmoNsrHA~.ON.

Pursuant to previous public notice, a
meeting Of the citizens of Wilmington was
held in the City Hall, on Saturday evening
last, for the purpose of taking measures to
celebrate, in a suitable manner, the capture
of Richmond, and the success of the
national arms under GRANT, SHERMAN,
and SHERIDAN. Col WILMER was called
to the chair, George Buzine appointed
Vice President, and Alderman Vincent
chosen as Secretary.
The object of the meeting was stated by
t. President, in few patriotic remarks,
after which, on motion of Col. Grimshaw,
committee of five was appointed to pre-
pare business for the meeting.
The following gentlemen were named as
the committee
Henry Eckel,
Thomas Harvey
DIR. O. Harlan,
John H. Adams,
Raw T. Tolanan
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-04-11
THE NATIONS HONOR INDICATED.
GEN. GRANTS DISPATCH,

Hon Edwin Stanton, Secretary Of
OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA THIS
The accompanying correspondence conditions
s GPANr. lie
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-01-25
The Pence Qucstion-Object Of Mr.. Blair'a
Mission and the Extent Of His Au.
thorify.

Special Dispateh,o The n. Y. Times.
WASHINGTON. Monday. Jan. ~, lsC5.
II is understood that Mr.. Blair, on his return,
exhibited letter written to him by Jefferson Davis in
reply TO application he had madc for the appoint.
ment % Commissioners to treat for peace. In this reply
Davis said that whenever the President OF tho United
states would receive Commissioners from tho Govern.
men o. the Confederate States TO negotiate for peace
lie would very cheerfully appoint them. Ho hccompa
MED this assurance with declaration Of his desire
for "A speedy termination OF hostiltics
Upon his return. Mr. Blair expressed great confidence
that peace might be restored this basis and was per-
mitted by President Lincoln 10 return carrying with
him letter addressed to himself by one OF the members
Of the Cabinet which repeats in substance tho assur
snees contained In the Presidents letter ITO Whom II
May Concern" that whenever anybody should appear
hero authorized 10 treat for peace on basis which
should 10 all the people Of the United States the
advantages and securities Of the Constitution and I'M
ion he would DO received and treated with due consid
Grafton. This is all that Mr.. Blair takes with him ~
Richmond. .
He has not tho slightest shadow OF authority TO int
mate in any way or manner any disposition on the part
Of the Administration TO send Commissioners to the
Confederate Government or to receive Commissioners
from that Government such 10 treat for peace IN
any way which would involve. directly or indirectly
any recognition Of that COMMUNICATING de jurs or
de favo--as entitled to authority. The Government
holds precisely the position II has always held on this
subject and raniiests no disposition TO swerye nom H.
II believes itself able TO conquer peace within reason
able time. aud wiz put forth every possible effort In that
direction,
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THE VICTORY Ar FORT FISHER.
Our Losses only no Killed and 53o
Wounded-Wc Captured 1d2 Guns.

PROM SECRETARY STANTON TO GEN. DIX
wAa DErARTNrSr, WAsmNoToS Jan. a. 1865.
M1jor-Gcn. DIX: The following telegram has
been received by this Department from Lieut. Gen.
Grant. EDWIN NJ. STANTON, Sec. of War.
CRY POINT. Va, Jan. % lst5.'
Hon. EDwrS NJ STANTON, Seerafry Of Var
One Of ny staff has inst returned from Fort Fisher
with dl3a,ches fsom Gen. Terry, from which extract
tie following;
On the 10th the enemy blew up Forts Cssvell and
Campbell, and abandoned them and the works on
Smiths Island, and those NJ smithvilc and Reeves
Point. These places were occupied by tho Navy. The
whole number guns captured amounts to l62 Alarge
number Of small also fell Into our hands, besides
Quantities OF ordnance and commissary stores.
Our o.sual,ies prove smaller than at FIRST reported.
They fpt mp tins: u officers a1d lo7 men killed. IS
onioers aud 40 men wounded.
L. s. GRAsr. Lieut.-Gcn.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-01-25
FROM MOBILE.
ArrivaA Of 1000 BALES OF Cotton Sent TO
Ncw-Ys rk by the Rebel Government 10
buy Binnkefs, &C., for their Prisoners
In the North-AH Quiet ut Mobile.

The steamship Atalanta, Capt. John Penning-
ton. from Mobile Bay 10th inst. arrived yesterday af
ternoon having board thousand bales Of cotton
account Of the Rebel Government the proceeds OF
which arc TO bo expended in purchasing blankets,
clothing &C., for the Rebel prisoners now held by our
Government. The cotton is in charge OF Capt Frank
c. Noyes OF Ma. Cen Changers stan. and was dellv
cred to him the 18th. by the Rebel authorities at
Mobile outside Of their DISTRACTIONS from their steamer
Waverley.
There nothing Of any moment going on in the
vicinity Of Mobile Gen. Granger. with his army, was
s,ill in the neighboIhood Of East Pascagoula
The ATLANTA brings as q passenger, Capt. Norris
Of Gen. Grants staff.
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Later from New.O.icans.
CAIRO, Ill. MOnda

UAIRO, TIT, Monday, Jan. y Is'h
The steamer St. Nicholas, from New-Orleans
on the 18th na route for Louisville with 81 bales
of cotton, hos passed here.
The steamships Morning Star and Fnng Shuey, nom
New. York, arrived at New Orleans the 18th inst.
Commander Palmer, commanding the Gulf block
aiding squadron, has returned 10 New.Orieans from
Mobile Bar.
Capt Reynolds and others, captured by guetillas on
the steamer Venango have becn released and sent 10
Vcksburg.
There was but little Inquiry for Cotton In NewEr'
leans buyers Offering sti lower figures but holders de-
clining 10 make further concessions.
. Prime Sugar was selling Ut &icp and priIre NO
1asses at fl22l
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List oof Officers Killed and Wounded
during the Attack upon Fort Fisher.
KILLED IN THE ASSAULT.

Lieut.. s. ". Prest0n, Dag lieutenant; Lieut..
Is. II. Porter, commanding Gag ship Malvern; Assis
tant Surgeon VIM. Longshaw, United States steamer
Minnesota; Acting Ensign Robert Wiley, United
States steamer Montgomery
KILLED BY HXFLosIoN OF MAGAZINE IN FORT FISHER
.t... JANUARY To-
Acting Assistant Paymaster X. II. Gillett, Ulitel
States steamer Geitysburgi Acting Ensign j. s
Leighton, United States steaner Gettysburg.
WOUNDED IN THE ASSAULT.
Liontanan + Commander w. ". Allen, United States
steamer Tuscarora; Lieutenant q. M. Bachc, United
States steamer Powhatan, Lieutenant IL. III. Lam.
ton commanding United States steamer Gettys
burg: Acting Vol Lieut. r. r. Baury, United States
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Ceudncf Of Southern Refugees Denounced
A Committee 60 Inquirc Into she Re-
lease Of she ~. AIbaus Haiders-Jastiee
COursnl ausp<nAcd.

~ = QUEbEc Tuosday, Jan. q, letd.
In the opening debate in Parliament, last
night the Government, was sustained by largo msjor.
y and the conduct OF the Southern refugees in Canada
strongly denounced. A determination was expressed
to stop tho abuse Of asylum. and a Commission was
appointed 10 inquire into the cause Of the failure Of
justice. In reference to the release OF tho st. Adams
raiders and the msappropraon OF the money restored
them; also to inquire into tho conduct Of Justice
Coursal and the Chief-of Police. Meantime the Gov
eminent has Suspended the Judge.
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steamer Colorado Ensgns T. d. Evans and IRA Harris
United States steamer Powhatan. Acting-Ensigns j..
". Chester, United States steamer Pontoosuc; james
Bertw iste and T. A. Conner. United States steamer
Minnesota, G.. W. Coffin, United States steamer Get
tysbnrg; and B Wood United States steamer Irlstrar
steamer M8ckiDaw Acting Masters Mates f. n
Green. United States steamer Macknaw; j NJ Simms
United States steamer Minnesota; and A 4. AldrIcge
Tuscarcra.
Total officers killed and wounded. n
KILLED, WOUNDED AND MISSING IN The ArTACH
UPoS FORT FISHER, INCLUDISG TIE EXPLOSION
OF THE MACHINE.
Flagship Malvern. 3 killed, wounded.
Saugus, wounded.
P0DtoOsuc wounded.
Kansas wounded.
TGcony. killed aud ~ wounded.
Can0nicns, wounded.
Tconde-ogn, killed and wounded.
Iosco killed and IL wounded.
Shenandoah. killed and missing.
Tuscarora, 3 killed and ~ wounded.
Rhode hland, killed and wounded.
Huron, wounded.
Montgomery, Killed and wounded.
Monticello killed and wounded.
Wabash dncOmplete). u wounded.
Tristram Shandy. wounded and missing.
Susquehauna ) killed and Is wounded.
Janiats, killed and 10 wounded.
Santiago de Cuba killed and wounded.
Fort Jackson, l killed and 10 wounded.
Yaniic. killed and wounded
Powhatan, killed. 10 wounded and missing.
Minnesota, II killed and % wounded.
Colorado 3 killed. IA wounded and missing
Nereus, killed and wounded
Pequot killed and wounded.
Gettysburg, killed and wounded.
Mackinag, wounded.
AIosicau, IL wounded.
Total killed. wounded and missing, Me.
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The Quota Of New-Jerscy.
TRENTON, N. r., Tuesda.

.} TRENTON, N. T., Tuesday, Jan. .i' BOO
We have just received iniormationfrom Wash:
ington that our State quota is 1895 Instead Of over
1900, us first announced. .'I f..tl t0#
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SuUPpIY STEAMER FOR THE EAsr.GULP SQUAD

The United States surpiy.stcamct un''r li. WI
sal for the East Gulf Squadron on tho ssth inst
ages aud parcels left at 0sbOn's Bureau No y
viii be forwarded.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-01-25

attention TO those officers who consider worthy o. the
most praise and the appreciation and notice Of the De-
partmcnt.
DAVID H. PORTER, Rcar Admiral.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-30

know that he has always been uncon-
ditionally loyal to the government OF
the United States. and trusting to his
integrity, Judgment and patriotism,
have followed hf= leadership and now
feel 8 stronger love and fuller conf
dence in him than ever
1t is fact we'll known 20 au loyal
men at home and abroad, that the
town OF ~helby7ille, (little Boston, as
the rebels called this place. aad the
county OF Bedford, the home Of &r.
Wisener, is the only community in
Middle Tennessee. that has been true
to the Government Of their fathers
through good and through evil report
Canot her gentlemen who now seek to
traduce him point 20 such 81 coustituen
cy? This is significant fact and speaks
volumes Just nov. Tine good Book
says by their fruits shall ye know them.
Now when his rirai can point 70 such =
spirit amongst the constituency, nd
brought about and in q great degree
sustained by their Individual efforts
why then they may plume themselves
on their immense efforts ia behalf o.
the Government Until then lei them
be as quiet as they were in the spring
of 1861; or at least show how 1t happen
ed, if they loved the Union then so
much, why they did not (as 1Ir. Wiseuer
did or the stump stem the tide Of re-
bellion and attempt publicly and tesr-
lessly to keep their neighbors, from
rushing so madly into treason. If his
opponents are more worthy than hu
we cannot complain at their success,
and bid them God speed But let II
never be said that one Of our very beet
and truest men has been sacrificed %
crafty the am bitiOn Of any m'n.
BlDEoED