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The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-10-03
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

THE PlGToRIAL BOOK OF ANECDOTES
L and INCIDENTS OF THE REBELLON:
Heroic Patriotic. BOtnantic, Humorous and Tragca.
there Is certain portion OF the that will never
90 into the regular histories and will get embodied
IN romance and poetry, which is very real part IL,
and wn u preserved, convey to succeeding generations
better idea 1.-THE spirit of the conflict than many dry
reports or careful narratives OF events part
be called he gossip, the fun the pathos, of
hls ustrates the character the leaders the humOr
OF me sod ers The devotion OF women, the bravery of
men the pluck OF heroes the and hardships
OF the service. From The beginning OF the the
author has been engaged in collecting all the anecdotes
CONNECTED with or illustrative of and has grouped and
attractive tOm.
The volume is profusely illustrated with over 800
cravings by the first artists which really beaut
Worthy Of examination as specimens OF the art. Many
lar style OF Lossings Pictorial Field Book the Revolu
ion. The books contents Include "reminiscences OF
camp ket, spy scout blyousc Siege. and battlefield
ady' INJURIES; thrilling teais OF bravery, wit, dIollerV
eomical and ludcrous adventures. etc, etc.
Amusement as well as instruction NAV be fou0d In
every page, graphic detail bri liant wit aud authen-
&C history DIe skilu ly in'erwOven In thi' work OF
literary art
IT, work sells itself he people tired of dry de-
tai and partisan works and want somethnG humorous
nmhntlc, bnd startling ur agents are making rom
SlOO to S2O per month clear OF all EXPENSE oend Tor
circulars Giving ul particulars, and sea oar terms ana
proof ui the above assertion. =, ,,,, IN
Address, NArIONAl, PURIISH. No 70:
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CEILING AT GREAT SACRIFlCE-ALL
- cOlors OF ST k Gimp and Girdles, Fancy chains snd
Combs Belt Buck es and Slides, Linen Handkerchles
ali of coors Alpaca Bralds and Sklrt BreiIs siS a9a
MOhair Binding Linen SHIRT BosOms at manufacturers 3
prices eic. Ladies give us call before buying else
where 10 convince yourse ives OF facts.
WILLIAM LONN ERS "a DTEMs,
No. 1913 \. EIGHTH street
997lm Next the N. Il. cor. Eighth and srch
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GARDEN SEEDS l. ONION GLOVES.

Early Winningstadt Cabbage Seed, Green
Globe Savoy, Carriers first crop Peas, Hecox
twelve row Sugar Corn, Early Scarlet Horn
Carrot, Improved w hite Solid Celery: Long
Orange Garrett, Green Curled Savoy. Okre
English and French Lawngrass Seed, Yellow
Aberdeen Turnip, Early White lesson Mellon
Onion Sets, German and Scotch 7, hale, =, Early
s seea ssis1He Pa Parsnips yellow Aberdeen Tur
and Dramhead Cabbsges, Ma r r. Peas,
Extra Early Peas, White and r eiI0w IurpRlp
Reddish, Improved New York Egg Plant tx
ira Early Turnip Beet, Large Smooth Red To;
mato, Havanna Tobacco, Con4eetleut Seed
Leaf do, Early Valentine Beans, Early six
week do, Large Lima Beans, CaullnowerE Cu-
cumber Seed White Clover Timothy, Extra
CURED Parsley, Large Bell Pepper, Butterhead
Lettuce, Early Cabbage do, Early Curled Sile-
sin, do, Brown Dutch do, Little Plxee Cabbage
Seed received and for sale IN quanntitles to SIT
purchasers, at AZ ana ~, h'hg street.
rnh9l2-tf -.. -.
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VIRGINIA, to wit In the Circuit Court of
Y Fairfax county, April Rules 1866, VIM
G. Power, complainant, VS. John B. Young,
Thomas P. Simpson and ;AIdrich Young, late
partners trading and contracting in the name CT
Young. Simpson u Co.. and W. II. Goodng,
executor of the estate of William Gooding, de-
ceased, detendants-in chancery.
Mem: The object Of this suit is to attach in
the hands Of the defendent VIM. II. Gooding,
executor, &s aforesaid any money due or owing
o the said defendants Young Simpson & Co.. to
pay complainant the sum Of S92 Al with interest
from End March 1860.
dents John B. Young Thomas P. Simpson and
Aldrich Young are non residents OF this State
1t Is ordered that they appear within one month
after due publication hereof and do what is ne
cessery to protect their interests. A copy
Teste. WM VI: FITZHUGH, Clerk pro tenn
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NH Gift

TH,HE FERTILIZER
FOR VIRGINIA LANDS.
BAUGH'S RAW BONE PHOSPHAIE,
containing 50 per cent. of Phosphate OF Lime
and 4.O3 Ammonia.
This article is offered with confidence to the
Planters of Tirginis, as being well adapted to
lhcir lands, and just what they need to produce
arge crops and permanently improve the SOL.
GEO. DUGDALE, Manufacturer Agt.
Baltimore, Md.
For sale At manufacturers prices, adding
cost OF transporton, by KNOX & SMITH,
ian 22-;}nl No &, S. Union ST., Alexandra.
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BIHE CELEBRATED
SMITHS PATENT
STEEL p L O " S.
SOLE AGENCY FOR THE SOUTH.

SOLE AGENCY FOR THE SOUTH.
Mouldboards, Landsides, and Shares OF cast
steel, cast in regular moulds and highly temper
ed. ground aud polished.
implements Of the age.
Pamphlets, with full particulars, ready for
distribution, and will be Forwarded BY mail on
10 farmer should fail to look into tn" merits
Of this great pillow:
Dealers supplied at Wholesale rates.
For sale at Factory Prices by
J. p. BARTHOLOW & CO.:
No. 25 King street,
Alexandria, Va.
NH l7-eolm 55o. 9TH st.. Washington D. G..
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CtAA5RF 'pHs,E1 DE rs SEEDS:
Just ARRIYED-WA RRANTED FRESH
E:9aoii .'"i ioAi't5 AND, PURE. f;ar yI{t|f ii
THE MOST EXTENSIVE !. VARIETY
river OFFERED IN THIS
s>iEA1@i = a =. - CITY. -4....l

IdE hOSI LA lENSl n - ViAh LEA 4
EVER OFFEREn IN THIS
. 1F-l-sS : q a. t' ~ CITY Il, ~asg1a
, -. OUR AMERICAN SEEDS
are clown for our own sale, and our
- SOB + 10 FOREIG n SEEDS 5jd
weimport direct from Europe We are just in
receipt,.of q large and extensive variety OF
Seeds grown In England and theSo,lth of France,
imported by us direct this, season, comprising
the finest varieties of each kind grown, and
many rare and valuable kinds. ..l@El1 80.
CATALOGUES READYuGfORo DlSTRlBU-
GfTIT Wf}sfE{}.L TON. a;i5gi &c T%ta.o1 q I
Pea, Bean, Beet, Is T3na0y @3. at5 ri .gis 81.
r.,ar, Cabbage Onion. Set .4 81 - 2.
.gg..sfa.sIf Lettuce Raddsh,. L L 80
g~;iI'JTr IS, IN Roas4ing-ear Corn. &C., &c.
-fNFIELD SEEDS OF ALL KINDS. =,
Glover and Timothy. z 81 ~. = /
Orchard and Herd Grass,
Millet, Hungarian Grass, lants
s,ggai6ci s,sf3 h1a Usage Orange, st@. ~ 49,
bIe, CIV lIv5t .xia 81 4 Seed Corn, Seed Oa's
-gs Kentucky Blue Grass: p 2a1 7.
- -, = 2a.!5 80 Lawn GRASS -. .U.r.;.la
English Mixed Lawn Grass, li trssaTi ~ ~.
70 Kentucky Blue Grass. ,g 2
-Hg Perennial and Italian Rye Grass,
EigTf{ White Clover,
aa'-ss,l,@ Alsicke and Crimson Glover,
- Luccrn, SC, &c; az
FLOWER SEEDS OF. ALL KINDS.
HORTICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS s..
..u-s1 f-6fHa and FERTILIZERS. -,
~ .:saa@slJ. P. BARTHOLOW s. CO,
ia.f@o5 "a - t25, King st, Alexandria, Va
NH e--am $685. 7th ST., Washington d. G.
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r AMPS, LAMP GOODS & OIL.
WIN. COGAN.

= - 10, North Royal Street,
offers for sale Lamps in great variety, from the
little Tom Thumb. to the most magnificent Par
Tor Lamp; Gut Ground and Plain Globes;
Chimneys, al kinds and sizes, Brushes. Wick,
and alla.ther goods in thetrade at the most rea-
.onable prices Especial attention is called to
large lot Of Stand Lamps just received, purcha-
sed at extremely low figures, and offered at cor
in handsome Parlor and Table camps had bot
ter come quickly. y as.5 mn ST
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1898 BRUCE5 '4~.--
FERTILIZER +.
The Bruce Fertilizer is made from the feshy
parts of slaughter house ofal, decomposed and
concentrated, to which is added 80 parts in loo
of Bone Phosphate Of Lime. a.....|t
1t is excellently adapted to p.
VIRGINIA LANDS.
The immediate results OF It's use are as marked as
in the application of Peruvian Guano; while
the land on which it is applied IS at the same
time permanently enriched.
.. SWAN ISLAND GUANO,
a rich Phosphate Guano. .
On hand and for sale by
|- GEO Z. WHITE,
NH l4-2m a.l 80 and a. Cameron st.
TERTIL RS.
We are prepared to supply the agriculture!
community with all kinds Of
FERTILIZERS.
7 W. ! PERUVIAN GUANo, ..
SOMBRERO GUANO,
BONE DUST,
KETTLEWELL'S
MANIPULATED GUANO,
EXCELSIOR
and other S y PER PHOSPHATES,
. PLASTER,
LUMP and GROUND,
at lowest market rates ror cash.
..-s. Also FOWLE d CO.'S -
SOLUBLE PH0 GI3hAG PERU NlAA
which has been used hy the farmers Of Mary
land and for several years, most successfully.
HOOE & WEDDERBURN:
NH 6-2m ~ Foot Of Prince street.
sAlE OFFER WITH CONFIDENCE THE
w following valuable
FERTILIZERS.
manufactured By .
Messrs WIN H. FOWLE, BAINE - O.,
OF BALTIMORE,
and warranted by them and ourselves i'A - At
they Are represented:
MANIPULATED GUANO,
acompound Of Peruvian and Phosphate Gutlo s.
COMPOUND OF PHOSPHATES AND AL
kAJIES
COTTON,
and TOBACCO
FERTILIZERS,
PLASTER AND POTASH,
INTIMATELY COMBINED,
very valuable Top Dressing
at manufacturers prices, cost OF transportation
added. For sale by
NH 9-2m Foot or Irlncc street.
COMPOUND OF
PHOSPHATES
AND
ALKALIES.
PREpAR By
MESSRS. w. II. FOWLE, BAYNE & Co,
which can recommend with confidence to the
Farmers as one Of the best Phosphatcs no" IN
use For sale BY
W. \. sMOOT,
NH Gift NO II, Union street
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THE GAZETTE.
TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL lq, 1866.

] OR1aaor TIE 8 sFPRINrERs DEY1L. Nv hen
-AM6s Manutius settup in business asa printer
tst Venice, he came ii possession Of o little ne
gTpsboY This boy was known 5ogersthe citysas
ss.IhejGtte black devil, :, who assisted the mys
ferrous GofactM3 and some of the ignorant
persons believed him TO be none other than the
embodiment Of Satan, who helped Aldus in
lhes prosecution Of his profession, One day,
Manutius, desiring to dispel this strange hal
Inclination by publicity, displayed the young
imp to the poorer classes Upon. this oeca-
sion he madeathis short bnt very characteristic
speech - Bert known tohV eniee, that AZ,
dus Manutius printer, to the Holy Church and
D6ge, have this day made public exposure OF
the printers devil All those who think he
is not > flesh and blood may come and pinch
e Sidney Smith VAS once looking through the
dollhouse of ladyswho was proud OF her flow
erss and used; mot very accurately, a profusion
J5fbotanieal names 60 81 .t.,r5.i
SsaNaas !, :, he said have you the sspten
- :atAhlY said she, Il had it last winter, and
gave it to the Archbishop of Canterbury; it
came out beautifully infthe spring. S. a*iA-
Septennis psoriasis is the medical name for
thesseven years Itch. 4, ~ a. 5:f3-sHs N
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EENIAN BROTHERHOOD.

1NEN1AN BROTHEKHUUD- ---9-'- :
The reglar weekly meetings of the
ALEXANDRIA CIRCLE OF
FENIAN BROTHER 100 d; r
x-G.rtts..- ARE HELD on
-. THURSDAY EVENINGS
Al HALF-PAsT SEVEN O'CLOCK.
At The FRIENDSHIP ENGINE HOUSE,
a2E&@G on Alfred street
all sterling patriots known to the Committee
OF Safety, are respectfully invited to join this,
their Holy Cause
Bonds can be had of Capt. F. Malone Wash
Nugent, corner King and Patrick; John NJ.
Nolan, As King street, and D. A. Furlong, IA,
South Fairfax street On behalf Of the circle:
- JOHN o. DONOVAN, Secretary
MARTIN BEREGIS, Sergeanl-at- Arms
mhfD. If ga
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I ! ''''A-' ''-A N' GRAIN BAGS!!
Prices for quantities guaranteed to be the
LOWESTFACTORY WHOLESALER RATES
We are the agents OF one Of the
LARGEST BAG FACTORIES in IHE
UNITED STATES,
and are prepared to quote prices as low rs the
Lowest quotations Of
NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA: OR Ball.
All kinds Of BAGS furnished promptly, IL
any quantities.
Mcrchants MlIcrs Farmers and others. are
rcuucsted to call and examine samples
PAULINS, SAILS, WAGON COVERS, &c.
ct lowo5: market rates.
J. p. BARTnOLOW Il CO,
25 King street, Alexandria, Na.,l,
mn DIV 55S 7lh ST.. Washington, ID I.
r H. CLARKSoN,
MANUFACTURER AND DEALER IN
TIN, SHEET IRON, and
JAPA y ED W a r F,
Wholesale and Retail.
no. II, PRINCE STREET,
Opposite Gazette Office.
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Particular attention paid to Roofing, Spout
ing. and Stove Work, in City and Country, at
moderate prices.
4 II worl, warrantn ed nh lU-tf
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CEONGE E. WHITE,
" Liberty Hall,
50 and 81, Cameron street,
Invites attention to his very extensive and
choice stock OF
embracing Teas Colfees, Sugars Spices, Ham:
Bacon. Flour, Candles, Soap, Molasses, Butter,
Cheese, Canned Meats and Fruits, Jellles, Earl
ma, Corn Starch, and great variety of articles,
usually found in a grocery store.
CUNCENTRATED FERTILIZER.
SIVAN ISLAND GC1NO.
HAY. GRAIN and FEED always on hand.
lie al,o asks attention TO his unusually large
and fine stock Of
$780, LIQU ORS,
of every description, consisting of WHISTLES high
and low grades Brandies, Gin California Wines,
Champagne, Port, Sherry, and othc: Wines,
Jamaica Spirits, Santa Cruz Rum, Cordas Ale
Also, CIGARS and TOBACCO, in great va
riety
Good, delivered to all parts Of the city free Of
charge. DC l6-tl
TN PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY COURT,
L March Sth, lS66-Ordered that Allen How
ison, VIM. 4. Bryant, and A. Nicol be appoint
ssls Off the repair of the COU RI HOUSE: and
the rebuilding ofthe CLERKS OFFICE OF this
COUNTY in accordance with specifications to be
made out Of them. aid prop sails to state the
shortest timewithin which, and the lowest cent
at which the party. making SUCH proposals WI,
furnish the material and undertake TO do said
work-said sealed proposals to be returned to the
Court at the ncxt April term tor their consider
alton and said committee is authorized to solicit
proposals, through such newspapers as they
think pron@r. copy teste:
NJ 3: SINCLAIR, Clerk.
fo- N1,- a Il
fully solicited. Specifications will be furnished
upon application to the committee at Brentsyilc
'''''s y ','''i' County ALLEN How1soS,
WIN \. BRYANT
NH l2tf \: NICoL,
lust RECEIVED AT IS. KING STREET.
500 kegs Old Dominion Nails.
Wagon Traces of superior quality.
Horse Shors and H"rse Shoe Nails.
Garden Rakes, Hoes, &c, sc.
For sale cheap. for cash only by
mh21-lm JNO T. CREIGHTON Il son.
+ LUMBER LUMBER"
SLOAN g. BRU n Eh
Have for sale
ALL KINDS OF LUMBER,
At the lowest market rates.
Hunters Wharf, near the Tunnel.
r. j. SLOAN. E. +. BRUSEE
ia 10 61n
CUMBERLAND COAL.
On hand and for sale in quantities to suit pur-
chasers.
500 tons of best Georges Creek, CUMBER-
LAND COAL.
Call on the subscriber: at No. q. north Union
street. NH l6-tf VIM y. SMOOT.
T me! LIME!
LIME in quantities to suit, On hand and for
sale by GEORGE E WHITE,
NH 16-3n 50 and 81 cameron st.
DRIME WHITE SILVER SKIN ONION
l. SETIS, just received and for sale by
JANhEY s. CO.,
feb 26-tf 145 King Street
90 BOXES SHAKERS GARDEN SEED
~ neatly put up in boxes for retailers, re-
ceived and for sale by HENRY COOK,
feb 2S.tf 80 King ST.
TURKS ISLAND SALE.
J. 5000 bushels bright Turks Island just
arrived per Schr. Gen. Shecidan. For sale by
NH 13-tf HOOE & FTEDDERBURN.
100 BBLS. COLUMBIA EXTRA FLOUR
Nv For sale by JOHN s. KNOX, JR.,
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, F. u s!
S f f D ST!

- SEEDS!!
- .r-es44 SEEDS!!l
t-..--l II GARDEN SEEDS
Just received large and entirely fresh stock
from Thorburn's, New York, which will be sold
vt lowest market rates. Also FLOWER
SEEDSln every variety, put up in small papers,
convenient for purchasers, to which the atten-
zion Of the ladies is especially called
al zaa sef JANNEY & co.
fe N-tf Druggists Ids King street
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FERTILIZERS!!

ta44- BRUCES '<'~.--
con F ERTILIZER +.
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No. 81, Union street.
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MESSRS. w. Fl. FOWLE, BAYNE & Co,
which can recommend with confidence to the
Farmers as one Of the best Phosphatcs no" IN
use For sale BY
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-02

lion of common sense. The elevation Of his
Justice and neutrality-suspicious. the reputation
which he had won 10y the powers of his intel
lect. Radical schemes excited his adherence,
and visionary theories received his contempt.
He despised the cant about "hberty, equality
and fraternity" He believed that universal
suffrage tended to anarchy, corruption and mil
itary deSpotism. He looked upon liberty as a
blessing to the wise and virtuouS, but curse to
the ignorant and the vicious. He tells You
that e. leyeller, pervert the natural order OF
things, and that those who So attempt to level,
never eqIalize."
In saving these things did not BURKE speak
truly aud wisely, Are YOU incapable Of learn
ing ANYTHING from the eminent statesman from
whom CHARLES Fox learnt so much Or do
You admire the radical doctrines Of Messrs.
SUMNER and STEVENS more than the salutary
warnings Of EDMUND BURKE
Happily for the country and fortunately for
his own fame the conduct of President JoHN-
son has been characterized by the spirit Of con-
Citation, Justice, magnanimity and moderation.
Your principles of action have not been fully
disclosed. Developments are looked for with
anxiety and solicitude. Your responsibilities
are great, and they cannot be evaded. II,
feeling power and forgetting right your
course shall exhibit determination TO annoy,
degrade and Cypress the Southern States, rest
assured that the day is not distant when You
will be humbled in the dust by the indignant
irowus and deserved reproacheS of an injured
and offended country. But il You will Shun
the intrigues of demagogues and elevate your
selves above the weaknesses ofthe passions II
YOU will take the Constitution as your guide,
and honestly seek the happiness and prosperity
OF the people, through the means of Cancellation
and iustcc-your reward will be exquisite and
glorious, and your history will be "read ina
nations eyes"
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-02

NEW YORK., Dee. 3l.--The Strong divorce case,
which has occupied the attention of the court for
over five weeks and 80 largely filled the cOluI+ns OF
the papers here, was ON Friday after charge from
Judge Garvin, given 10 the jury, who, up to ten
o'clock on Saturday night, had not agreed upon a
verdict The parties to the suit are Mr.. Peter Rem
sen strong plaintiff aud Mrs. Mary Stevens Strong,
defendant. Mr.. Strong prays for divorce charging
that his wife, at Sundry times violated her marriage
VOW with her brother-in-law Edward y. Strong, and
She in defending herself denies the fact but claim
inc that even if it was true, her husband had for
given her and lived with her while, As a matter of
law and equity, he was equally guilty, having had,
at various times, laid himself open to similar
charges.
The main source of trouble seems to be the custody
oi the Ug Strong children, one Of whom is at present
with her father, thl other having been taken away
by her mother several months since, in defiance of
writ issued by the Supreme Court. Mrs. Strong
absence is thus accounted for, and her father, Mr.
stevens, communicates with her only through hel
counsel, 50 that he can, with absolute Truth, say
that he knows nothing OF her whereabouts. The re-
lativcS on either side are greatly interested in the
matter and testify with great readiness, on points
involving half the crimes mentioned in the deca'
logue. revealing a state OF morals quite undreamed
CiLy the Uli itat,d in the mysteries and mi>eres oil
fashionable life
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-02

CINCINNATI, December Ex-Governor Anderson's
message is directed principally TO State Affairs. The
institutions OF the State represented in flour
ishng condition. He advocates the reduction of
the State militia tax, and the modification OF the
enrolment process. In speaking of the detention of
the Ohio volunteers in the field, the Governor says
was no part of the intention or expectation that
these noble patriots, volunteering to fight for our
Union. were to be detained as public guards to
oversee political reforms in the South. whether as TO
whites or blacks still less 10 he marched to the Rio
GrInde in order either to menace or assault Mani
milan, or any other dr-pOtism.
The Governor argues at some length against the
principle of the Monroe doctrine and interfering IN
Mexican Affairs. He says:
What the Monroe doctrine exactly is, We have
never agreed among ourselves Its origin is
doubtful It's purposes uncertain, and remain to this
day unspeciled. Mexico has never been and can
never he a republic unless her people will to accom-
MEDIATE us, he born again and of entirely different
parcntage She, with all her sister republics OF
south America has been from the beginning, unin-
tcrruptcdy. most bloody, incendiary and disgrace
ful anarchy. She has continually injured all ma
tiuns with which she held communication. She
uthleSsly ruined and oppressed her own people and
government, and has brought disgrace alike upon
the sacred name of republican liberty and of human
nature He says he is opposed TO going 10 war with
France, or to menace or bully her in behalf Of
Mexico
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-02
CcncraI Lce-Lcttcr Written in ieGl.

The Old Guar3, OF New York. publishes the fol-
lowing letter, which show the ground taken by
General Lee in the beginning of the late civil war;
ARLINGTON, Va, April % 1861.
"GENEI sL-Since my interview with you on the
18th instant. have felt that ought not longer to
retain my commission in the army therefore ten
der my resignation, which request you will recon-
mend for acceptance ltwoud have been presented
ut once but for the struggle it cost lie to separate
myself from a service to which | have devoted all
the best years Of my life and all the ability pos
ses-ed.
During the whole of the time-more than a
quarter of century, have experienced nothing
but Kindness from my superiOrS. and the most cor
dial iriendshIArom my comrades To no one, Cen
erl have been as much indebted as to yourself for
uniform kindness and consideration, and It has al
WAYS been my ardent desire TO merit your apprOha-
ton shall carry to the grave the most grateful
recolcctionS of your kind consideration, aud your
name and fame will always be dear TO me.
save in defence of my native state, never de
sire again To draw my sword. Be pleased TO accept
NV most earnest wishes for the continuance Of your
happiness and prosperity, and believe me most truly
y,urS Il. T.. LEE.
Lieutenant. General Winfield Scott, Command
ing United States Army.