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r the inalienable rights of both. When they are ordered to occupy the advance, as soon they probably will be, they will meet the enemy with the spirit of Virginians, and illustrate by deeds of prond daring "the noblest motto that ever blazed on a warrior's shield"--Sic; Semper Tyrannis. Occasional P. B. I have just learned that forty of the enemy's pickets have been captured by Hindman's advance guard, and they have arrived at Bowling Green. Information has reached me also that Dr. R. B. Patterson, quarter master of the 56th, has been offered the commend of an artillery company. The regiment will protest against his acceptance. His services are indispensable, and the members of the regiment, individually and collectively, like him as a brother. I hazard nothing in saying that a more efficient officer and a more courious and excellent gentleman cannot be found in the service. Probably he may decline the post to which he has been invited in deference to the wishes of the 56th