The New York herald., 1865-02-26

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thsr opinion whether q 70 military necessity mla
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the country which no man could support The opinion
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HEADQUARTERS, U. D. AHmIBg, Zen. ~, l6ob.
Hon Z BAxxaDAIz, House of Representative, Mch-
sn-Ihavs the honor . acknowIsdgs tho rscsip. Of
Ssdtsr, Sst ~sees.Sy The enemy wai certainly uss
HE present numerical ;upsrionty win enable him to
penetrate many parts OF the country cannot SO the
val, when may by timely action and judicous
agement use themo arrest his progress do not imk
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great suffering upon our people, and believe should
provide resources for protracted struggle not merely
In your second question: can only say that,
In my own op non the negroes, under proper circum
ct least do we'll with them the enemy and he at-
aches great importance TO their assistance Under good
should soldiers They possess all the physi-
cal qualifications and their habits Of obeenc, consti-
promising than many armies Of which We
read In history which owed their efficiency 70 discipline
Alone think those who are employed should be freed
quirc them to serve slaves The best 10 pur
II seems 70 me, would be 70 call for such viii
ling TO with the consent Of their owners An i'm
prcssment draft would not be likely to bring the
best class and the of coercion would make the
sure dstasteful TO them and 10 their owners. NN
have no doubt that II Congress would authorize their
reception into service, and empower the President to
call individuals or States for such they viii
ling TO contribute with the condition OF emancipation to
all enrolled, sufficient number would be forthcoming
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and II individuals still remained unwilling send their
negroes TO the army the free Of public opinion in the
remove all Obstacles think the matter should be left
e far as possible to the people and 70 the States which
alone can egslate al The necessities Of this peculiar
vice may require. As TO the mode OF organizing them
should be left free from restraint possible. Ex
nsxpedent rsmmel the subject With provisions that
might in the end prevent the adoption OF reforms sug
servant, R. T. LEE, General
From ne kchmond Examiner, Feb 21
General Joseph Johnston was yesterday ordered BY
the government 70 report TO General Lee for duty s
pointed 70 command the army IN front Of Sherman.
[From the Richmond Whig, Feb. 2al
We are able q announce tho gratifying ntsllgenc, 70
has been ordered 70 report to General Leo for duty
JOE JOHNSTON REAPPoNrED IN SPITE OF DAVIS
MALICE.
IFrom the Richmond Examiner, Feb. 23.1
General Joseph T. Johnston Ii TO be stored to CON-
mand. He has been ordered TO report TO General Lee
the Commander in Chief, who will doubtless at once
give tho confcderacy the benefit OF General Johns0ns
services in some appropriate sphere.
But few months ago IL was apparently considered,
at Richmond that the aas Of the confedcracy SO
nourishing, and its position sure that It could afford
TO do without OF the first military Of
the age and consign him 70 civil life in species or dis
grace, only TO crafty me iude e hngs Of the Praen'
II agreeable to feel that rich in military
genius and that could thus be certain OF beating tho
Yankee invaders with Of hands tied behind
backs. Events, however, have since occurred which
compel the conNtry to reflect that how much
darling f'tc, even at our expense yet we could
longer afford It, Accordingly public opinion has been
put stop at length to the dangerous recreation.
There Will DO rejoicing round many hearth In tho
conedcracy when this news Is heard Especially there
will be jubilee in the army, and tho gallant Of
that once fine Army Of Tennessee, which has suffered
most by the aforementioned game will feel equal
One reflection, however will be sure to occur 70 all
military people. No general do efficient service In
command Of an army unless he be sustained and sup
ported by confidence OF hrs government One might
rcmbe for General Johnston but for the consdera-
ton that General Lee Is Comma nder Chief with largo
jurisdiction the military affairs OF the country, and
we trust resoute will to usc that power for good
Exchange OF tho Rebel Admiral Bu-
From the r.: i:hmond whig, Feb. 2al
Among the returned prisoners VINO reached the city
from varina yesterday afternoon our veteran
naval hero Admiral Frank Buchanan. He looks
well could bo expected and aS defiant
His presence will inspire new confidence
and hfe into gallant little navy, which,
during the present struggle. with Buchanan and
Scmmcs In the right placos at the right time, iron
Yankee Life at Wfnchester. Vn.
IFrom che Richmond Enquirer Feb 23l
private letter from Winchester, received by gentle
man this city, that the Yankees are making the
town very gay They give balls and parties nightly,
which are however attended bat BY few citizens The
Winchester said 70 be doing tolerably well under
surrounding dmcultics and not suffering for want Of
either food or fuel
he Rebel Philosophers ssektng Conso-
latiom for sho Loss OF their Ports in
Very had Logic.
From the Richmond Sentinel Feb 2a]
natural corollary TO the loss Of our external
will DO relief from the necessity Of defending
points along the coast M holding Of Uhict sc0s IN ohev
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rendered necessary heavy garrison In every post
occupied More force has been needed 10 hold their po
sitions than 20 threaten and mper them the
advantages Of concentration all with the enemy
After the closure Of the port Of Wilmington the further
holding Of our positions the became but barren
point ~ honor for which wc have paid In important mil
iary Inconvenience would have cost us, for Illus
traon great desl 10 hold Norfolk In virgnIa while u
would have boon vauesss 70 do 1ts evacuation was
Therefore, an addition 70 our military strength and
tended 70 secure the triumph OF our struggle The prin
cipla which applleQ The a YY0in Nn hold