We are rejoiced to learn that our triumphant march into the rich valley of Kanawha was hailed with rejoicing by our friends in "Dixie;" that the bold step of our gallant Loring was a predated by some, at least who calmly and impartially weigh the value of the treasure opened up to our glorious Confederacy.

Gen. Loring is fast gaining the confidence of all classes in this whole region by his mild and conservative course, and wherever the Stars and Bars have been unfurled they are flocking to its standard, I believe 5,000 men will soon swell our ranks and give us that strength which will prove irresistible.

We are not threatened by the enemy at any point nearer than the Ohio river. The Kanawha is very low, and heat and dust almost past endurance, We expect marching orders every day.

Will our people send for salt and oil now that the roads are so fine? You would do well to urge them out. Army worms, alias speculators, are making their appearance here already, and we pray God that Gen. Loring may be constrained to prohibit their purchasing one bushel of salt or gallon of oil.