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Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.speech of Governor Floyd--presentation of a flag, &c. Abingdon, Va., May 27, 1861. On last Saturday Gov. Floyd delivGov. Floyd delivered an eloquent and patriotic speech to the volunteer companies then in town. To attempt to report it in full would be vain — it would be useless, as it is enough to say that "Governor Floyd made a speech." Those who know him and his powers of eloquence, know a speech from him would be full of fire, eloquence and patriotism. Hed 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 wen 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 Caph a company, with such officers, fighting under a flag presented by such a patriotic and noble-hearted woman as Mrs. Floyd, never can be conquered. Washington.
pril, 1861. Acting Midshipman H. B. Littlepage, from the 15th of April, 1861. Acting Midshipman J. A. Peters, from the 15th of May, 1861. Acting Midshipman James B. Peyton, from the 15th of May, 1861. Acting Midshipman James C. Long, from the 15th of May, 1861. Acting Midshipman J. M. Spencer, from the 21st of April, 1861. Acting Midshipman James E. Fiske, from the 16th of April, 1861. Acting Midshipman Charles K. King, Jr., from the 20th of April, 1861. Acting Midshipman R. S. Floyd, from the 20th of April, 1861. Acting Midshipman Daniel Trigg, from the 20th of April, 1861. Acting Midshipman M. M. Benton, from the 20th of April, 1861. Acting Midshipman W. C. Jackson, from the 20th of April, 1861. Acting Midshipman R. A. Camm, from the 20th of April, 1861. Acting Midshipman F. L. Chew, from the 20th of April, 1861. Acting Midshipman J. S. Claybrook, from the 20th of April, 1861. Acting Midshipman A. P. Bevine, from the 20th of April, 186