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from him would be full of fire, eloquence and patriotism. He said that when he resigned his position as Secretary of War, and returned home, he told the people what they might expect, and that they ought to prepare for it. But a majority of our citizens thought differently — and now we had to do so at last. He said that he would have a brigade in the field, and give the enemy the best that was in him. His remarks were received with great applause by the volunteers and citizens. Col. J. A. Campbell, J. T. Campbell, Esq., and John N. Humes, Esq., were called upon, each of whom made some remarks. Gov. Floyd left for Glade Springs, where he made a speech of about two hourslength. I was not present, I cannot report what he said, but have been informed that it was an excellent speech. It could not be otherwise. Mrs. Floyd then presented a fine flag to the "Glade Springs Rifle Company," of which Capt. Carson is commandant. This company is composed of excellent material; i
Fredericksburg Sufferers. We learn that the following contributions have been received, from the country and other towns: Lynchburg Common Council, $2,600; citizens of Lynchburg, through Wm M. Blackford, Esq, $1,750; J. A. Campbell, of the War Department, from citizens of Mobile, $100; J. H. Sherrard, Cashier, Farmville, $10; from citizens of Bristol and Goodson through J. Q. Williams, $363; from Frederick Johnston, for self and others, of Salem, Va., $322, from Somerset and Enon Churches, through R. L. Coleman. $100; Charles Bruce, of Charlotte, 8400, John R. Bryan, $50, Mrs. J. M. M. Allan, Rosenwilk Culpeper county, $50; Miss Bettle R. Whitehead, Petersburg, $5; James D. Coleman, Caroline, $100. Philip B Jones, Orange, $150. The committee have aided a number of refugees with money, and are to-day sending up a considerable quantity of flour, bacon, and other provisions to Hamilton's Crossing, to be distributed to he needy — who embrace the whole population of Fredericksbur
Detailing conscripts for hospital service. The following letter from Hon. J. A. Campbell Assistant Secretary of War, to the Hon. G. W. Jones, of Tennessee, will prove of interest to persons whom it affects. The letter is dated Richmond, August 27: Your letter relative to persons who were upon examination, found to be unfit for field service, but were, under a misconstruction of the law, ordered to report for hospital duty, and referring to the case of R. C. Foster has been received and referred to Gen Bragg with the following endorsement: "The detailing of men examined as conscripts and found to be unfit for field duty, for hospital service, is in opposition to the Act of October 11, 1862, (exemption,) and instructions in general order No. 82. "Under such circumstances a discharge will be made."
e to his recent interview, in Hampton Roads, with Messrs. Stephens, Hunter and Campbell. It fills three or four columns in closely printed type, and is chiefly fillee instructed to inform the three gentlemen-- Messrs. Stephens Hunter and Campbell — that a messenger will be dispatched to them at or near where they now are, weral Ord's assistance, procure an interview with Messes. Stephens, Hunter and Campbell, or any of them, deliver to him or them the paper on which you retain the timebearer, Major Thomas T. Eckert, an interview with Messrs. Stephens, Hunter and Campbell, and if, on his return to you, he requests it, pass them through our lines to irginia, there to meet and informally confer with Messrs, Stephens, Hunter and Campbell, on the basis of my letter to F. P. Blair, Esq., of January 18, 1865, a copy on the morning of February 3, the three gentlemen, Messrs. Stephens, Hunter and Campbell, came aboard our steamer and had an interview with the Secretary of Stat