ase, be urged upon his hearers the necessity of a vigorous campaign to ensure the re-election of Mr. Lincoln, whom he desired to occupy the Presidential chair for another term.
Mr. Swann then gave his views upon the emancipation question, and expressed himself in favor of the emancipation of all slaves, not only in this State, but throughout the whole country.
The meeting was quite enthusiastic, and the speech of the President elicited much cheering.
A letter was received from Hon John P Kennedy declining the nomination of Vice-President, but declaring in favor of the re-election of Mr. Lincoln.
Life under Federal rule in New Orleans — white people taxed for the support of negro schools — a "Tribune" correspondent Comes to grief.
Just now the most important topic of conversation in the country, as well as in the city of New Orleans, is the late order of Gen. Banks providing for the education of negro children, and the furnishing of a library for adults.
This order impose
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Eleventh Virginia--Field and Staff: Lieut Jol K Otey, severely wounded; Capt R M Mitchell, Act'g Major, slightly do; Adj't C Tyree, severely do, Serg't Maj W A Tool, slightly do.
Company A, Lieut J Kennedy comd'g, severely wounded.--Killed: Private Turner.
Wounded: H Mitchell, slightly;--Stevens, do.
Company B--Killed: Sgt R Slatt, B Harney.
Wounded; Capt F Wharton, slightly; H W Lazenby, do; Privates A Farmer, mortally; J Dowdy, severely; A Holcombe, do; Williamson, slightly; M A Haden, severely; Sandifer, do; R Sandifer, do; E Wharton, do; Sgts J T Wells, do; W M Phillips, slightly Private C B Finch, severely.
Company C, Capt W H Morgan commanding.--Killed: C Allen.
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