...oice to say the sentiment is general that, if the Government thinks it will subserve the great end in view, our people are ready for the sacrifice. Col. Ball, who has been in command, together with Lieut.-Col. Critcher , have been most assiduous in their efforts at guarding the town from the Federal troops who now menace it.] Wednesday has come and gone and Fredericksburg still stands. Early in the forenoon ...