The Berkshire County Eagle from Pittsfield, Massachusetts • 2

BERKSHIRE COUNTY EAGLE, AUGUST 8. 18G1. NUMBER 3 VOLUME 33. THE EAGLE. prevented their catching theirdoathsftcold.

The soldiers say so. We close our report here from the fact that just about this time there was a general disappearance of the married men of the company, and that there was a large number of numercus processions, consisting of unmarried gentlemen wearing a frontispiece labelled 8, escorted by bonnets, shawls, balmoral skirts, and very good faces and figures. Tho public can draw its own iulcren-oes. YYe dont want to. MUSTER-OUT ROLL OF THE ALLEN GUARD.

Captain, H. II. Richardson; 1st Lieutenant, Robert iiacbe; 2d Lieutenant, Alonzo E. Goodrich; Jut Sergeant, Iaoiel J. Dotlge; 2d Hergeaot, Israel C.

Weller; 3d Sergeant, Charles R. Strong; 4th Sergeant, Cornehu Burley; 1st Corporal, William 11. Clark; Ud Corporal, George Reed; 3d Corporal, Albert II owe 4th Corporal, John Wark. riUVATES. Andrew J.

Atwood, Almon F. Baasett, G. lerry Bentley, Wm. E. Barnard, George Blittn, George W.

Burbank, Nicholas Bonney, Harvey Bonney, Lafayette Butler, Bciter F. Clark I). Richard A. Birge, Charles B. Glarx, William (Welo, Charles Davis, John Loud, Emerson J.

Podge, Andrew J. Fuller, James Coggins, W'm. II. II. Garrett, Robert Greehs, Albert Hemingway, A Drunken Colonel.

Acting Brigadier General J. B. Richardson of Michigan, who commanded Ibe Fourth Brigade in the recent battle, haa made an official report, in which he skates that Colonel Miles, in command of the reserve, was suspended by Gen. McDowell on account Of drunkenness. In obedience to orders from Gen.

McDowell (after the retreat had commenced), he formed his troops in a position to oppose the enemy, then supposed to be approaching, when Col. Miles undertook to interfere with bis orders, and to chango toe disposition -of one of tbe regiments. What fol.owed ia thus stated 1 immediately inquired oD Col. Stevens the reason of tlieir position being altered. lie told me that Col.

Miles had directed this movement. I asked why? Col. Stevens replied, 1 do not know, but he had no confidence in Col. I inquired the reason why Col. Stevens snsweled, 1 Because Col.

Miles is drunk. Thot closed tho conversation. I sent Colonel Stevens back with his regiment, to form close column by division, os at first. I 'then reported to Capt. Alexander, that I Void been interfered with in my disposition of the troops during the day, and I could not carry out General McDowell's orders as long as I was interfered with by a drunken man.

Captain Alexander then answered that Gen. McDowell now vested tho whole disposition of the troops with me, and that I must use my own judgment. 1 went to place another battalion in lino, and I met by Colonel Miles, who ordered me to fi rm that r-giment in another direction. I ref lied that 'I should obey no more orders that ha should sec fit to give Colonel Mile then said Colonel Richard- son, I shall put you in amst. I told him I never should obey bis arrest, and that he never could put me in thAt position.1 Col, Miles anewerei that lie did not understand this.

I said nothing, but vent on with fur-ther disposition of the troops, which va3 done according to the next diagram. I and that it will be so as long as a heart remains among you to beat and 1 can assure yon that so long ns I live no soldier of the old Eighth shall come to me for advice, succor or fuend-ship, hut shall have all from me that lays lnmy power. (Cheers.) There is not a man among you, I Hatter myself, but is my friend for there is not one among you who is not my equal for whom I do not feel all the regard and affection of a brother. We have been brothers, and you will bear out my testimony when I nay that I hare treated you aa such. 1 have aked of you the performance of no duty that I not willing to do nnself.

I have not required you to suf- fer any hardship that I was not billing myself to umiergo. (Loud chetrs, andenosof Thats 1 have asked no man to do what I would not dare myelf to go where it was not always considered my proud privilege to go along with you. (Cheers.) 1 have got this belief that not one among you would have refused to do anything which any man dare attempt, or go where any brave tmin durst go. It has not been our fortune to meet the enemy on the field of battle. That we have not crossed bayonets with the foes of our country haa not been our good fortune hut their fault, We have pursued them day by day.

When at the Capital of our country, daily peril, we have been told that if we advanced any farther we would be cut to pieces by them but have advanced and they have vanished like the mist before the morning sun from our path, and into the security or rattier the obscurity, which better suited them than to face us. (Cheers.) 1 Fellow -Soldier ou have become familiar with my voice, and I have become familiar ith yours. Both have been pleasantly mingled but the time has come tlie sorrowful hour and moment, almost when it becomes incumbent on me to nay to the Old Eighth Regiment from Massachusetts ho so bravely volunteered their services for the defense of the country in the time of its extreme peril the word farewell i But I have yet a duty to perform. Company S. our right flanking company has now been mustered from the service of the United States.

I know, and you know, that if we had gone into the ficld uf battle they would have done all their duty. They were worthy to, be the right hand company of the Old Eighth were they not (Cheers, and cries of that they were I) Cuptain Deveretix (addressing the Commander of the Salem Zouaves) there is my hand -it is the hand of a -truly fraternal fellowship, Let me convey to you, Sir, and your command, our united assurance that we respect your characters and attainments you moral strength as we do your physical bravery. You have teen mustered out of the United Salutary Effect of the Blockade. Although blockades are habitually regarded with an evil eye by the blockaded, they have nevertheless their peculiar advantages. There can be no doubt that a communal insulation which forbids running in debt away from boms, to those whoso chief aim in life is to run in debt away from home, ia temporarily a thorn in the flesh of the body social.

It is tedious, but salutary a a penance. The lntramaral community are deprived of many little articles which are handy to have in the bouse, but the abstinence thus enforced may turn out to be a blessing. If a child were addicted to awaUowtng pebble tbe best thing fur hint would be a rigorous blockade of all bis Tta of entry. It would exacerbate tbe feel-, ngs of the infant, doubtless, but it would be bis gastric salvation. One of the swells of the regency was wont, by way of amusement, to stroll about town and order a few more lie ruined a generation of gig-tnakere in his reckless indulgence ot this vehicular pastime.

Can any one doubt that a strict blockade, either of tbs swell or of the gig-fuctories, would have been the best thing lor all concerned? The bloc kails of the southern ports baa already imparted an excessive stringency to the local market. There is a scarcity of salt soap and saleratus, which threatens the direst Tesult. As a role every man desires to save his bacon. How is this conservatism of 'ham to be compassed without salt? The personal jig of every denizen of the tropics is imperiled. The dearth of soap ia not of so much consequence.

At the worst tbe bou hem epi-derm is will not be so dirty as its behavior. Ai to the famine of poarlasb, consumers may uhstirnto lor it the ashes of their hopes, of which they bid fair preecoUy to have a plan tiful pupplj. There i a paucity of boot likewise. The bunions of the populate are unclad Leather is a tradition. Acids with tbe exception of those which are conversational, are exhausted.

Light fabrics and light literature have gone xiut together. The alluring hebdomadal eruptive, with cuts, do longer elicits the nimble dune of the literate by-paaaer. The beer tap is dry, and the publican yawns amid hi vacuous cu). Thedearth, is in fact, univer- ai. But the specific impovenwhment which bids lair to occasion the most devastating result is thftt of the article of paper.

It fCT ct upon southern journalism is already lu' dicrously apparent. Many publications have died ou tr util not a have mitigated their proportions, inr way of making two ites of the cherry of dissolution, while the remainder ere in pathetic sperms of moribund agony. They will doubtlcsa all go down together ere long. Some of the moot riotously vital may sustain a transitory animation by printing their issues upon eleemosynary handkerchiefs and nightgowns, but even this resource hss its limit. What remains beyond this expedi ent we really do not oe.

Possibly the impression be struck off upon the back of the principal editor, and he valorously do bulletin duty in tbe publio square. But even this primitive exigence has its drawbacks and inconveniences. The bulletin board would be likely to withdraw at intervals, from 'its in structivs post of duty. There is clearly no hope for it. Southern journalism must go down.

It has already outlived its time and function, and we are not going to shed tears over its decadence. There has been, vrithina generation, little in its stylo or temper calculated to inspire a wish (or its continuance: It has lied a good deal, and to disastrous purpose and there is something righteously ret' ributive in its extinction from the face pf the earth. N. Y. World.

Williams CoUege Commencement We are disappointed in not receiving a more full report of tlie Commencement exercises at YVilliams, but get all tbati essential in tlie following report of out correspondent One or two occurrences of last Week might be mentioned. The Sophomore class concluded their Biennial Examination on Tuesday and spent tbe evening following, in the cna- toniar festivities and rejoicings over their passage of the Styx. Tbe Mendelseohn Society ol Williams Col- gc, gave one of their musical entertainment on Friday evening, in the College chapel. The programme included, besides various popular songs, several college melodies, ung as only students can sing them. Tbe audience was large and appreciative amj tlie concert Was acknowledged to be a complete success.

-The Baccalaureate Sermon wns delivered by Rrof. John Baecom, on Sunday afternoon in tbe Congregational Church, liis text was Matthew 9 18 Neither da men put new wine into old bottles else tbe bottle break and the wine runnetb out, and tbe bottles perish but they put new wine into new bottles, and both are preserved. The discourse was an excellent one, characterized by the lerso and vigorous style peculiar to the speaker. In tho evening an address was delivered before the Mills Theol igical Society by Prof. Fairchilds of Oborlio College.

Ilia subject was the Incarnation of Truth. The aim of the speaker was to show how small an in-fluenoe mere abstract truth exerts over the mind how necessary it is that virtue and excellence should be embodied in living form in order to work the greatest good on the action and lives of men. The lion. Edward Everett delivered an ad reSs before the Adelphio Monday evening, on the advantages of a course of ao- adcmic instruction. It is needless to multi-(ly word in commendation of one whose pruiee as ao orator are oc every lip.

The audience was large and select and tbe elo- quent words of the orator were cully received. After the oration, the Freshmen celebrated their annual Wake. The exercises consisted of a masked procession with transparencies, torches nnd RomaD candles a poem and two or three orations and songs at the pyre the burning of the monstrous effigy of the freshman, and a dance around the embers. The programme was very well managed, and the whole a successful thing of the kind. The Society of Alumni met at tbeir hall in the new chapiel on Tuesday evening at nine o'clock.

Ja the absence of the president and vice president of the association, lion Martin I. Townsend of Troy was called to the chair. 0a taking his seat he made a few eloquent remarks, respecting tlie present state of tbe country, mentioning Yancey as a former class mate of his, asserting that the sods of Williams with few exceptions had ranged themselves on the side of freedom and government. Alter the minutes of tbe last meeting had been read by Secretary N. II.

Griffin, prayer was offered by Dr. ifickok of Union illegc. A committee wo then appointed to nominate officers for tho ensuing year. The Secretary read the record of deaths, from which it appears that fifteen of ths Alumni had departed this life during tbe past year, (among tho number Rev. Nicholas Murray Che following were nominated and elected officers for tlie ensuing year Hon.

U. L. Sabin; president, Wm. Alvin Hyde, vice president, Rev. N.

II. Griffin, secretary. The II m. Chos. X.

Emerson of N. then offered the following resolution Resolved, That tbe Society of Alumni ol Williams College, to-day and renewed iy devote their lives, their energies, knd their sacred honor to tbe cause of the constitution snd constitutional freedom. After patriotic and eloquent remarks by several gentlemen, the resolution wm uuani-mously adopted. Rev. Dr.

Ilickok, president of Union College and Capt. E. Ranlett of Thomaston, were elected honorary members of the Society of Alumn. The meeting then adjourned to tbe church to listen to tbe annual address and poem. The former wo delivered by Rev.

E. Davis of, Westfield, and contained many interesting I historical and biographical reminiscences. lion. S. B.

Sumner of Great Barrington delivered a poem on Memory which contained many fine touches of humor and pathos. The Alumni then' adjourned to dinner at the Mansion House, and occupied the remainder of the afternoon in speech making, i Our dear native Rome, () how sweet I thy name, How strong on eatih lie of tlie heart is thy claim, And cold as the poles tlinneh thy climate should be, Let colder tlie buaotu that sighs not lor thee. But wlrat is home worth ithout peace, without union, without government, indeed with' out the security of brave and reliable defenders. Now wo may congratulate you that you are here in aafety, no one of your number killed, none wounded, and though you bring no bruised arms to lmn(( up for monuments," no trophies of victory won in battle, yet you come back ss ith honor bright and name untarnished, with hearts full of patriotism, beating time to the mumc of the nion, and benring the proud proof of your roadmens to do or die for your country. You may justly receive, an you do, the grateful plaudits of your fellow citizens who have stnid at hoipe, and the approving smiles and embraces of your wives and children, your sweetheart and friends.

welcome, welcome, valient volunteers 1 Ve thank you for going forth to fight our battles for for bravely risking your lives in defence of our ehi rislu (I Federal Union and National Constitution. XV bile we have been sitting here in tbe shade of ouy greenv.treea, fanned by the cool and healthy breeqa of out mountain, ami, free from all fuir of invasion, quietly enjoying the blessings which we faiff liopcd had been forever secured to us by the labors of our patriotic fathers in the best government on earth, you nw that government attniked, set at diliunee, and threatened with overthrow you heard that insurrection and treason were stalking rampant through the land, nullifying the laws, breaking, up the I nion, insulting the flag of our country, destroying the sourica of our power, prosperity snd happiness as a people, ami threatening us all with anarchy hml ruin and you ere ready and among the first and foremost to rally to the call to arms. You placed yourselves promptly under the ordr of the military arm of the government, and you have done aU that good soldicra and citirenn can do. You munt forward to occupy the post of danger, and you have exhibited tlie very tirat virtue of citizen miiltia, you have preserved the high toned morals of your company, while you have submitted to military dncipline, and yielded ready and unflinching obedience to those in authority over you. If the fortunes of war did not take you to tho battle field, where your metal could be tried in the presence of an runny in battle array covered with the pitnpjily of war, you have nevertheless held posts jtud performed du- ties juat an ncceaiiary and honorable, and perhaps requiring juat aa much bravery.

YVe liuve wutiiied your chrcer, ai(d gloried in your being among the first heroes of the war. For, if we have been rightly informed, you were the first in the column advancing the to defend thu copttul, after theemutc in lUltimore, to roach Havre de praec, on the borders of Maryland. There with another company from tins State, you did valuable service in seizing tlie ft try, amt enabled the coming -troops to go arpuud Baltimore and pass don to Annapolis, and thus, without difli-rulty, to NVashitigton. At Annapolis, you had the honor of aaving the old ship Ironsides, and afterwards, at Baltimore, you rescued and saved the receiving ship Alleghany. You then performed garrison duty at Fort McHenry, commanding Baltimore, and you have since, with Other troops, held that important point known aa the Relay House, here (he Baltimore and Ohio railroad joins the road connecting Washington and Baltimore.

You have shirked no duty you have avoided no danger that was ntjeeasary for you to face you have run from noCnemy. Nottoops, uiW out of the federal ranks, have performed more necessary or more honorable service than you have, B'or your fidelity and usefulness, in connection with the gallant 8th regiment, to. which you were attached, you have received the high honor of a vote of thanks from Congress. NVe say, well done, good and faithful volunteers i But that is not all. From your head, like Minerva from the brain of Jupiter, sprang a Colonel, full fledged and grown up, and if his new re giment is made tip of equivalents to the Allen Guard, we may then expect that he will hurl the thunders of Jupiter again-t the enemies of the country, and reflect equal honor upon himself and liis origin.

And let me say oo officer can succeed in hu undertakings unless he has the firm and united support of his men, and I have the authority of an ancient Sage for the aphorism that it requires as generous a disposition and as rational an education to know liow to obey as liow to command. The period for hich you were called has expired you are honorably discharged, and now you have right to enter into rest, peace, at home, Or go to wnr again for the Union and the Constitution, a you please. YVe know, however, that you will not disband, but maintain your organization as a permanent institution of litt-field, and when grim visaged war bath smoothed bis wrinkled front, we shall expect that our dull monotony of Country life ill be occasionally relieved by the spirit-stirring drum, and the ear-pit rang file, and all the pomp and cireum-siaimc bleb a gallant military company like yours are proud and capable of di-piavmg. YV. bid you welcome again welcome home and we give you liberty, ss to the free and the brave, to rove at large among these green lulls and pleasant scenes, Mid the smiles of sweet friendship, of beauty and iova.

And may your brows be hound with victorious wreaths, "your stern alarums changed to merry meetings, your dreadful marches to delightiul measures. i Ctie word more, and I have done. God grant to our country a speedy and honorable issue out of tlusjdeplorahlc ar Capt. Richardson, in a brief and neat reply, expressed the gratitude of the company for the support tho citizen of Pittsfield hifd given the company, and for their cordial welcome home. To the gentleman who made the address of weleoino he also expressed the gratitude of tho company for that foreseeing munificence which had enabled the Guard to be ready to respond promptly to tho call of the country.

In behalf of the officers and soldiers of bis command, be tendered their most sincere thanks for the frequent remembrances and liberal contributions Bent to them by kind friends at homo during their three month stance. They added largely to tlie enjoyments of camp liltd had reminded them of the dearest of home treasures an the future recollection of which Will ever endear to the Allen Guard tho citizens of Pittsfield. After Capt. Riolmrdson had concluded, Mr. Allen sail he had been entrusted with the very pleasant duty of presenting to the Guard in behalf of three of his sisters Mrs.

M. A. O'Sullivan, Mrs. ERznbetb A. Marquand, and Miss M.

Malleville aJi'd, ft banner, and read the following letter PITTSFIELD, MASS. THURSDAY VEXING, JAlGl'ST 8, 1881. IIetihj of tiie Alley Claud, SPIRITED OVATION. PRESENTATION OF BANNER. Speech of Hon.

Thomas Allen. The hasty departure of the Allen Guard.for the seat of war on the 18th of April last one day before the slaughter of Massachusetts soldiers in. Baltimore wo an event which will long be remembered by the citizens of this (own. Happily, thb anticipation of battle and loss of life in the oompany have not been realized. Every man returns, and with very rare exceptions, in better health than when they left Great as may have been the hardship of their service, not a man would now give the experience and the memories of the days since the 18th of April, for those of any year of his life.

It was no fault of theirs that they did not meet the enemy in the field. It was only from want of lenders and pluck that the enemy who fled at their approach to Havre de Gras, who looked scowling and fiercely on their capture of the Alleghany, did wot meet them in vastly superior numbers. It was only prompt action that saved a conflict thq occupation of Cld Ironsidea. In each case, and during tbtj greater portion of their campaign, not only arduous service, but the constant presence of danger, haa tried the courage and patriotism of the boys. In no case has there been a suspicion of fchq' remotest shrinking from danger or duty.

We are told'tbcro was only one instance cowardice in the whole eighth regiment. A corps like this deserved a noble rrckbme home from those upon vrhom they bad reflect- cd honor and they had and hearty. The arrangements were simple, but Sueh as enabled the whole people so far as notice could be given to participate in it. Doubtless taany in other towns would have been glad to join the ovation, as citizens of Adams, Great Barrington, and other towns, were members of the company but the uncertainty of the hour of arrival rendered it impossible to give notice. The Allen Guard received their orders to inarch on the evening of the 17th of April, and took the ears under the command of Captain (then Lieutenant) Richardson, the next afternoon.

At Springfield they joined tlie eighth regiment, and have shared the toils, dangers and honors of that regiment, except wheb as they frequently were, for special and honorable service, as in the cases alluded to above. The call of the company was due to tbe exertions of Capt.BrigSi who was at Boston accidentally, and telegraphed the order, and met his company at Spring-field. Tbe events of their service have been faithfully and regularly detailed by our correspondent. y' Having faithfully served through more than their original three months, and being willing to remain longer if their services were essential, tho eighth regiment left for home last Tuesday, having not suffered tbe loss by death of a single man, althongh one eastern man has since died from disease, fact which bears inoontestiblff, evidence of the good habits of the soldiery. TbS Rttirz.

The regiment left for home on the 30th of July, and were everywhere received with the most enthusiastic welcome. AT NEW TORE. At New York they were the guests of the famous New York seventh, who had shared with them the arduous march to Washington. Tbe seventh, always celebrated for its munificence, received their old comrades in arms with a spirit worthy of their renown, and true soldierly hospitality. The seventh regiment, under command of Col.

Le Herts, received the eighth on their arrival, and escorted them to the iifth Avenue Hotel, where a splendid collation was discussed, and a jovial hour Spent. The time was ample for the discussion of the luxurious viands provided, but all too short for the interchange of those friendly sentiments which filled all hearts. The following is the Boston Journals account of the reception in New York At six oclock the regiment crossed the ferry to New Tork, and moved to the Park barracks, where Mr. Howe had provided breakfast for the men. The officers breakfasted at the Astor House.

At eight o'clock the National Guard, Col. Lefferts arrived, atacked arms and fraternized with their companions during the toilsums march from Annapolis to the unction some three months since. All of the incidents of that first advance into the Land of Dixie were recalled, and tlie sev. eth were protuse in the expression of their attachment for the eighth, while the eighth reciprocated most cordially. About noon tlie lines were formed, and after the exchange of the usual military salute, the eighth moved up Broadway, escorted by the seventh, and by the U.

S. Chasseurs, under Lieut. Col. Shaler, who was Major of the seventh when it was in service with the eighth. The march up Broadway was a triumphant ovation.

Blags waved, cheer followed cheer, and New Yolk seemed disposed to py tlie highest honors to the returning sons of Massachusetts. At the Fifth Avenue Hotel the column filed into Hamilton Square, where a profuse supply of refreshments Lad been provided for the men. Tb officers of the eighth and tlie Chasseurs were entertained at the hotel, where a collation was AT KALI RIVER. At Fall River the reception of the regiment was most enthusiastic. AT BOSTON, At Boston, the welcome of the regiment was again warm and hearty as much so as it could They were escorted by a favorite battalion of Boston troops, under command ot Major Newton, to the Charles Street Mall of the common, where they partook of a generous collation.

Gilmore's band furnished tbe music, J. B. Smith the eatables, tbe people the enthusiasm and the spondulicks, and all went merry as a marriage bell. Col. Uinks made the following speech in mustering the regiment out of service col.

inks farewell. Fellow Citizens The hour has come to which, for the past week, 1 have looked forward with emotions of pleasure and regret. The time has come when must -aever our connection as a band of soldiers. I cannot at tint time undertake the task of adequately expressing all that my heart feels. There are volumes of words, which, in essence, I hope at some future tune to address to you.

There axe officers and men among you to whom, in tlie sphere of my duty, I have been called on to speak with what might be considered severity or harshness; there are also some few among you that I have had to discipline according to the rigid rules of the United States service but I assure you all that never has my duty been done in this respect never have I appended my signature to the decision of a court martial that 1 did not feel more than he did who was punished in accordance with that decision. We may not all meet again in our presint relation. Some of us may go back to the defence ol our country, but it is not probable that you may all meet under the same commaifdcr. However, let me say that, whoever among you goes back to the battle-field, under whatever commander be may serve, I believe in my heart that not one among you ill have occasion to wish ill to i you i old commander, (cries of Thats so its Those whose names are In italics left tbe Class before the completion of tbe Course. Prizo Rhetorical Exhibition.

ORDER OF EXERCISES. rRSSUSEN. Oration The Secret of Strength, John R. Fiaher, Cambridge, N. Y.

Oration The Lov of Honor, Charles W. Keje, yuinoy, IU. Oration battle Fields, Charles A. Kingsbury, Newton Centre- Oration Discipline, Richard I. II.

Tail, Troy, N. Y. SOrBOMORXS," Oration Local Associations, Charles II. Bald in. East YVindsor.

Oration The Longevity of Republics, Addison P. Foster, Lowell. Oration Utopias, Eben Ilalley, Albany, N. Y. Oration America Unknown Ileroe, Charles YT.

Seymour, Y'onkers, N. Y. Jt'MORS. Oration The Yiotorie of War and Peace, Samuel P. Blitgden, Boston.

Oration The Irish in America, Patrick Carden, Bullma, Ireland. Oration Patrick Henry, William Parker, Lenox. Oration The New Heroic Age, Henry B. Underwood, Newark, N. J.

The number of deaths among tbe alumni during tnc past year ha been unusually small, and the obituary list fur the year number but eleven names, 1 follow Class of nfid Peter Starr, bom at YTar-ren, June 11th, 1778, was tutor in the college till fo03, studied law at Middlebury, Vt. and at illiuaistown, and afterward practised at Middlehnry. llo died at Stamford, S'pt. 1st, 1800, aged 82. Cias ol 1803 unes SI.

Whitney, died in Pike countv, 111., Dec. 18 GO, aged 85. He was born in Connecticut nnd bred in Pitta-field, and after bi graduati studied law. Hu left his family secretly in 1817 and settled in Alton, where be was prominent as a lawyer and exerted great influence un the legislative history of the state. Class ot 1803 Jacob Ten Eyck, spent hi file in agricultural pursuit, and dropped dead suddenly at Schodack, N.

Aug, 27, 1850, at the age of 78. Class of lo5 David Buel, born at Litchfield, Oct, 22. 1784, practiced law at Troy, N. and for many yean wa judg oi the county court, and was one of tbe stato agent of the university from 1842 till hz death. He died August 16, 1SG0, sged 75.

Class of 1818 Daniel D. Barnard, born at Sheffield. Mass, and died at Albany in May, 1801. He was three years a member of Congress from New York, and in 18,50 was appointed minister to Iforlim, where he effectually served the cause ot religious liberty. Class ot 1820: Kev.

Nicholas Murray, I. born in Ireland in tb year 1802. came to this country in lt8, and wa employed in the establish men of, Harper' Brothers at New York. He ri)died theology at Princeton, N. wu first settled at Wilkesbaree, ami wa quite voluminous author, being best known a the author oftheKirwan Letter.

lie died February 4, 1801, aged 59. Class of 1859 Franklin D. Owen, boro at Stoekbridge, wa admitted to ths bar in 1854, and immediately removed to Chicago, where he died ia April. ioE Clas of 1853 Dr. Jamra Samuel VTood, was born Geneva, Aug, 3d, 1831, at the New York Medical college in l5t, and settled in New York city, where be died Nov.

21, leU), from the rtbet of poisonous wound inflicted from a dissecting knife. Class of 1854 Horace IE Taft, born at Montague, Mass, June 12, 1826, and since hi graduation ha teo employed at tbe South as a teacher, slid died at Montgomery, Jan. 3 ij, l-fol, aged 33. Class of 18 59 Leonard J. Cole, was bora at South Adams, was eognged in leaching at the South alter bis graduation, and wa killed at Wetumpka, by ths accidental discharge of a gun at tlie ago of 2t.

Class of 18 j() foiwin E. Brook born at Coxceakiu, N. studied taw alter bis graduation hut never pm ticnl. anl died at hia native pluee in June, 161, at the age of 31. Kevrtutr Ei zution.

At the elect it for members of the state legislature, on Monday, Mr. editor of tlie Louisville Item -arms, ww vlwmi over Ev-tiov. Mcrri weather, by 9tH) to 1 10 majority, which repr-aente th nil majority in Jefferson eounty. 1 Union majority in Louisville was about 0OU9. Judge Buckner, Union, elected over Jsmea B.

Clay in Fayette county by 51 i) to 18 '0 majority. Rid ard C. Andersen. Union, a nephew ot Gen. Anderson of Fort Siuiter lame, is elected in Franklm county hy 300 or 400 majority.

The return thus far indw-ai a relative Union majority as large or larger than at the late Congressional election. Tux Flao or rue Elxtivtb Rznikrxf. ft i stated that tbe flag of the Liutentb 15 g-imunt of Massachusetts Volunteer was at hrat supposed to b-ve teen foot 10 the Bull Run engagement, but it appears that the standard bearer was divijcni from bra i- mint in tbe confusion, rd found bitnwlf among the Fire Zonavt. They had no flag, and for a time the (fog of the Eleventh waresi over them in ibeir terribly charge on the Uiatk florae Ua'alrv, Ibe standard hearer name is YY illiam Boyle. Hu -made In appearance with his regiment the next day, and a a joyful.y received, a be wa thought to lo-t.

SuiFThiva I.uzveb I reported that Maj. Gn. M. Gillian, in ejaking of tlie battle nf Boil Run. and deploring it, added, 1 ft ififertiltd fvr me.

This fehtrws the riph irit dw eotn-march Ibe battle teemed a lad iflair at the time, and the lore of life is stul to be deplored, but it ha tuught ns things of inestimable Value, ll should tbe ztrengtb and the weaknere nf loth fore re, and fou we strike the buUin-e, it is one of encouragement wholly. Even if McDowell ware to fgfit the battle ovtr again within a nemth, be would win tie victory. And yu the prestige of McClellan is worth a large ad iiti anal number of biuo, and a gieat rofiiicocy of drill, even it bis rtrattgic abilities were no greater. Ilia remark is an indication that he knows hie advantage and mean to make the most nf Uwin- Nonut Words or Junes Holt. It is a satisfaction to know that while Mr.

Breckinridge is disgracing the good name of Kentucky by liis in-disguised hostility to the cause of the Union, suet mn as Joseph Iljlt before the people and and Gen. Anderson in the army still uphold tbs honor of the State so long identified with the genius and patriotism of Henry Clay. Mr. Holt recently addressed one of the Union regiments at Louisville, when he pave uttoran to the following cheering and" noble sentiments Carry with you tbe complete assurance that you will ere long have not only the moral but ilia matetial support of Kentucky. Not many weeks can elapise before this powerful Commonwealth will make an exultant avowal of her loyalty, and will stand erect before the country, stainless and true, as tbe truest of her sisters of the Union.

In the scales of tbe momentous events now occurring, her weight should be and will be felt. Already she is impatient, and will not much longer, under the pressure of any policy to shrink sway into the mere dust of the balances. Have no fears aa to the vigorous and ultimately suocewfuj prosecution of this war and fuel no alarm either as to the expenditure it must involve, or os to those startling steps, seemingly smacking of the exercise of absolute authority, which tho Administration may be forced from time to time to take. While doubtless all possible economy will be observed, it ia apparent that no consideration of that kind can be permitted, for a moment, to mod-iiv the policy that haa been resolved upon. YV hen the life of the patient is confessedly stake, it woqld be as unwise as it would be inhuman to discuss the question of tbo physician's fee bclore summoning him to the bedside.

Besides, all now realize that the system of arithmetic has yet to bet invented which could estimate in dollars and cents the worth of our institutions. This terrible emergency, with all its dangers and duties, was unlures-en by the founders of our Government, and by those who subsequently administered it, and it must make law for itself. Tlie Government has been likea strong swimmer suddenly precipitated into the sea, and like that swimmer it has unties tatingly and most justifiably seized upon any and every instrumentality, with which it eouid subdue the tread. e.rouscur-rents and waves bv which it has found itsell surrounded. All that was irregular or illegal in the action of the President has been fully approbated by the country, and will no doubt be approbated by Congress, on the broad and ineontesvible principle that laws mod usage of administration designed to preserve the existence of the nation should not be suffered to become the instruments of its death.

So, for tbs future, I do not heitate to soy that any and ever. measure required to save the republic fruiu "the perils that beset it, not only way, but ought to be taken by the Administration, promptly and fearlessly." I Gen. Roslcraxs. Brigmiier Gen. William Ruwecrans, who succeeds Major General McClellan in command in Western Virginia, te from Ohio.

lie entered the Military Acad-em-r at West Point in 4838, and graduated in 1842, receiving an appointment as Second Lieutenant in the Enginis-rs. He was acting Assistant Professor of Engineering at West Point fro cd l43, to August, 1844; Harrison Hemingway, HionloreS. Wright, Chester Hopkins, Thaddcus Wood, Lyman Hill, Uharles L. Woodward, m. F.

Harringtouv Hiram Young, Daniel Hughes, y'- Mttohell Mont ville, Dwight Joidiyri Fred. Smith, Thomas Jqice, Edwin F. Merry, Frank Lkfyd, Johtt Geer. Jaineft'McKennagh, Again for the War. Capt.

Richardson, of tlie Allen Guard, proposes after a very brief rest to return with as many or the company as are willing, and to recruit hi company to its full numbers from new men. lie desires, if those interested consent, to retain tlie old name and organize- tion, with such modifications of the latter as arc rendered necessary by the circumstances. Ye believe that such a course would be agreeable to our citizens, and especially to tbe patriotic and liberal gentleman to whom the Guard owes its existence. Some complication might arise under the stato militia laws, but in the peculiar state ol tho case, those present members of the company, who do non choose to return, might remain os a voluntary organization of reserve under command of a Lieutenant, while the Captain with the active members recruited to tbe number of 101, should proceed to the seat of war, and add to the laurels which the company has won for itself, the town and county. Capt.

Richardson has won the affection ol his men so thoroughly, that tLeie can be no difficulty in filling the ranks. YVe learn that there are men in several oi the towns of the county anxious to enter the service with officers of his Btarnp, and we trust that as little time as possible will be lust in re-establishing the recruiting station and barracks ut Agricultural Hall. There is urgent need ol ouch men and officers in the early fall, and the great credit already won by the town by its services, would be augmented far beyond what it would cost, besides the satisfaction ol duty done, by returning the Guard to the field with full The main cost, however, would, under the present law, be defrayed bj the state, and we prcatime that tho towns furnishing vuluntcers will claim their share of tho honor. Munificent Donation. It wasannounccd at the late meeting of tho Alumm of "Yale Colit go, that the Scientific Department of that Institution bad received during the collegiate year a second donation of $50,000 from suph E.

ShelTuU, of New Iltvon. The cram. education in this l'oiwrtment is essential that of the Polytechnic School of Eurnpie, and 1 designed to fit young men for commercial ami other practical pursuits, as weil as for tho direct applications of science. Piling Mj rns -Ttwas a good reply a certain novelist made to a friendly critic who suggested to him tho idea ol praying soma regard to probability in his sto-rii: Probability be hanged, 1 can knock probabili.y bighern a kite. The same follow! must Lave had a hand in getting ifp the, following paragraph which we find in the Springfield Republican of The city was agitated by a rumor to this effect, on rranday last: That Col.

Briggs ol tho 10th Massachusetts regiment had lulled to pas examination before tlie mihtarv boatd. ana bad come homo that Capt. ol the Westfield company had ben promoted to his place; that the orderly sergeant Lai been undo captain of iho Westfield company, and that the fir-tt lieutenant of that company had consequently resigned, and come homo, Wc cannot truce the rumor to any reliable source, and give it for what it is worth, re-uinrzing only that it is strangely circumstantial. The Fame rumor prevailed hero auj showed the gullibility of tho sovereign public as it did that of tho daily newsjiajx'rs, finely. It must he confessed tint the report was very strangely circumstantial that an officer of well known competency was removed for incomjietoncy by a board that had no legal exirtuico uiukr a law that had not passed, under an (lamination that could not have taken place and that a captain no doubt of the highest qtml.

fixations, hut a junior in rupk, had been emoted over the head of his seniors, his Major gaud Lieutenant Cul.mel, and that tin reu poo a eurgeuut had been made euj fain over tlie head of the Lieutenants. If the people were green yt-nough to believe astory so strangely cireumstantiol.anJ if they had sense enough to see what a disorganization stub a course would pro luce in tho army they might well be sgitutod. The Republican will probably learn from the YYestiiold -Yt icj-hllcr to-day (The Newsletter wont get any credit,) that the story Is without foundation. Reduction or In Lowell, Lawrence, and come other places, there are extensive movements of those whp hire stores and shops to secure reduction of rents. In Low-ell, nearly all tbe storekeepers in town have signed a paper asking that the rents may be reduced in accordance with the tunes.

Sometime since a correspondent of the Eagle called attention to the subject in this town, where the rents both fordwellings and store alway too high, arc in tho present state of business absolutely oppressive. Who will move efficiently in the matter of reform? Yktokv in Missouri. Gen. Lyon of Missouri goes about seeking for rebels to be beaten and dispersed, lie doe not wait for them to concentrate, strengthen and entrench tburn-selvcft, but pitches iu, wherever a secession nest cornu to his knowledge. At Dug Spiring mar the southwestern corner of the statu, lust Friday, a small loree u( our regular cavalry, attached to Gen.

Lyon army, charged and scattered more than ten times their number of Ben McCullough rebels, with mote than twise their loss. A general engagement was anticipated soon afterwards, and a rebel attack feared on the town of Springfield. Another Victim or TnKl'Jriji or A It has recently come to light That another member of tbtK Lowell Cty Guard lofc hi life at the attack on thQf Sixth Regiment, in Baltimore, on the 9tb of April. We learn this morning, hy a Ritter Irom the Relay Camp that while the regiment was in Biylston Hall, in Boston, the day it left Lowell, a fine-looking young man, who gave Lis name as James M. Taylor, applied to Company (Lowell City Guard) Tor admission to their ranks as private.

No one of the company had ever before seen him, but his got appearance re-commended him, arid he Was, with but little form! voted in. There was no uniform for him, but he was given a musket and he took his place in tho ranks in citizep's dress. Tbe excitement of the march and the riot in Baltimore, probably drove him from the minds ol those who mar. bed shoulder to shoulder with him from Boston to Baltimore; and it is probable hi name was Dot made up accurately till tho companies ranched Washington so great was the haste at the time of the dc-departure. Recently a pat kage Was received directed to the deceased, in care of Company which led to the discow ry of the fact that he had not been ill the ranks since the regiment passed through Baltimore, and reca led his being voted into the company, as stated.

The matter was investigated by Capt. Hart, and it was discovered that he was one of the victims of the Baltimore ri it, and that his remains were deposited in Green Moupt Cemetery, in that city. Aside from the fact that bis name was Taylor, nothing whatever is known of him where he lielonged or of his relatives. We hope some history of him may yet be found, and that proper respect be given to tbe memory of the brave patriot who was led to seek a position in a 'company ot strangers, where he might fight for the per petuity of our Government. Lowell Cour ser.

A DcsDRttART Joke. There ia some. relief to tho monotony of heavy' State affairs at Washington sometimes. 1 A gentleman who holds a respond Me and lucrative position un dor Government concluded to change his lodgings. He sent one of the waiter ot the hotel where he had selected apartments after his baggage.

Meeting ibd waiter an liour or two afterwards, he said 1 I 1 Well, John, did you bring my baggage down? 1 No Sat blandly responded the sable gentleman. Why, what was the roison Case, Sail, the genej-Ieman in do office said you had not paid your lull. Not paid my bill why that's singular he knew me Tery ell when he kept the Girard House in Philadelphia. Well, mebbe, rejoined John, thought-fully scratching bis head, ldat teas de reason he wouldnt gib me de baggage." The gentleman of the Department took the joke in good part. The West Point Acapemt.

The law just passed by Congress in relation to the National Military Academy at Wi-st point, provides that all cadets now in or who may hereafter enter institution, shall take the1 usual oath to support the Constitution, and in addition shall swear that they will maintain and defend tbe sovereignty of the United States, paramount to any and all allegiances, sovereignty, levity or country whatever. This oath ot allegiance is so framed aa to meet tbe pestilent doctrine of superi allegiance to a state, and leaves no quibtile through which treason can justify itself under that dangerous pretext. British Awi'kvnce While tho British government has been transmitting soldiers to Canada and is sending vast quantities of military stores to the West Infia naval station, it appears by the New York- Ommeraial that an English officer has lately visited all our navy yards, as laid down in the Naval Register Thus while Great Britain strengthening her military and naval stations in the vicinity of the United-States, preparatory to a brush with us if she thinks best, one or her officers hits been quietly ranking an inventory of our naval res-iurees by a p-rsonai inspection of all our navy yards. We wonder if an United States ofiietui would be permitted to make a similar tour of the uavv yards of Kngltiud The assurance of the English -official is only equaled by the carelessness of our government in permitting such art inspection. The information which he has thus obtained may prove of immense value to England and the source of misfortune to this prisoner i Columbus for safekeeping.

She poisoned one of the soldiers who discovered her sex. It did not itijurq him seri lusly, A confident of hers, by the tuime of Vf ilirams, has been arrested and will probably give twine information of her. Traitors in the GovRR.viii.KT On ices. The House committee have ascertained many startling facts in proof of the disloyalty of clerks in the departments. It was proved before them that one southern clerk, who occupied art eighteen hundred dollar office, said to a comrade, after the disaxtor at Bull Run The Yankees were beaten, us they ought to have been.

Another fellow holding a very comfortable place declared that the south eru trooj fought for principle tho northern for eleven dollars a Month. rStill another coolly calculated that 1, a could probably re-tain his office under Davis when the rebels got into Washington for, 'be said, fie was of opinion that tbe rvlwls were right in tls-ir war against an oppressive government! The committee in their piarti.il report, asking leave to sit during the recess, which was granted. States service, and 1 dismiss you with all the honor and reputation my roicc can co tfer upon you. God bles you all I Here the Zouaves broke out into a perfect yell of cheers, which was followed by their pc-culiar salute and a Ilet-kcr. Col.

lluiks resumed There it yet another command that I must in justice specially notice. That is the left tlankmg company the Allen Guard of littsficldj hi, joined Ais after we arrived at the Capital. To Captain Richardson and his noble and bravo command I would convey my personal thank for the strict propriety of conduct which haa always characterized them; and also the xtianka of. the regiment, every tnan of whom ymll hear testimony that the company ha uot been delinquent in anything. i ou have been mustered out, of the service, and I dismiss CaptMlichardson, and vour command, with the assurance that you nave nobly earned the character of soldiers, and with the wish that heavqn may bless you all.

Col. Hmks took Cap. Richardson by the hand and shook it warmly. The regiment then tent up one general cheer, which was joined in by the crowd; and after forming in line each company' was dismissed in rotation by the Colonel, who had kind words for all. I AT SPR1NGFI1LD.

i At Springfield there were more crowd, a collation at the Russell House, and the following speech from the Mayor 1 Officers and Soldiers of the Allen if tsar In behalf of the authorities and citizens of this city, I bid you a cordial welcome to the hanks of the Connecticut, and to the hospitalities of this city. Returning as you dr from acampaicn against those who are attempting to subvert the government of the country, and bring ruin upon all our interrats, and having been a careful observer of all the event that have transpired do ring your absence, I am gratified in being able to assure yon that our conduct whileabseut Lae met the approbatum -of our citizens and your friends, and that id every position in which yon have been placed, you have not hesitated or loitered, but like brave and true men have at all times stood by the flag of Jfour country. I am aware that Sihile around your camp fires in inhaling tbe miasm arising from the swamps ana reptiles with which you were aur-rouoded, yoa may often have panted for the bracing air and sighed for the music of your native hills. God speed yos those glorious foils, to meet the greeting that awaits you them. i At one o'clock on Friday the ringing of belle and pealing of cannon announced that tbe Guard were on their way Lome, and the different bodies which wore to form their escort promptly assembled at their several rendezvous.

Long before tbe arrival of tbe train, Depot Square and the streets from which a view could be obtained, were thronged with people men, women and children Tbe cavalcade, who acted a guard, found it almost impossible to repress the crowd, who rushed to give personal greeting to the soldiers on tbeir arrival at three oclock, but good order was preserved, and tbe procession was formed and moved to tbe park in tbe following order, as announced last week 1. Cavalcade of citizen. ij 2. Independent Zouaves, 'Capt. YVhclden.

3. Engineers and Assistants of Fir; Department. 4. Ilousa tonic Engine No. 1, Capt.

Clapp. i 5. Greylock Hook and Ladder Capt II. Groot. 6 Taconic Iloae Capt.

Ilulbert. 7.1 Citizens in carriages. I Tbe escort made a fine appearance, and indeed the procession was acknowledged to be tbe roost attractive, although not the ever seen in town. The firemen appeared in their common uniform, nod tbe battalion under command of Major formed I most pleasing part of tbe display. Capt.

Wbeldena company were dressed in a handsome uniform, extemporized for tbe occasion, consistingof black pantuloons, white shirts and Zouave eaps. The captain von the full Zouave uniform. Of course tho main feature of the procession was the sun-embrowned and way-worn soldiers, with their gray uniforms, their anus, huge knapsacks and other well-worn accoutrements, marching to a step that showed more of the true soldier than has been seen in these streets since the war of 1812. Cannon, bells, hearty cheers and warm welcomes greeted them at every point, and mode up a scene such as we never before witnessed. At tlie park the following exercises took place.

For once, everybody as fatisfied that all was done well. Ex-Gov. Briggs presided, and made a brief, but eloquent and warmhearted speech. 1. Prayer by Rev.

Dr. Porter. 2. Singing, national air, under tbe direction of Prof. Ensign.

3. Address of welcome by lion. Thomas Allen. The park was thronged, and the beat was almost intolerable, but tbe speakers were merciful and said their good things briefly. We giro below tbe remarks of Mr.

Allen, which expressed eloquently the feelings of bis townsmen, whom be represented. Nothing more pertinent to the occasion could have been said. ADDRESS Or MR. ALLEN. Soldiers 1 take greut pleasure in greeting you, tlie moment of your return from the army of the Union, and in saying to you in the name of the people of Pittsfield, that you are cordially welcome home.

For three niunths of hot weather you have been faithfully standing guard for peace, for law, for Union, for government, for the national flag, down in the warm summers sun of Maryland, among strangers and enemies, and we all know that you have often sighed for this favored spot, and perhaps, in tlie unemployed moments of camp life, you have fetlingly sung A Female Spy Caugut. A female was detected in Col. Guthrie's Kentucky regiment, i at Racine, U. She enlisted in Company of Natural and Experimental Philosophy the I un 5lh of jla. Uisr, and Iras been doing succeeding year; again of Engineering for a I uicr auty ever Vince.

Un all the long year, and Assistant Professor till 18,7. He marcll, made sire ha carried her was commissioned First Lieutenant in March, met and knap-rack the whole time, and lias 1253, and resigned in 1854, since which time never or lagged behind. Ou bu-he has beta in civil life until the breaking out of the war this spring. He at once offered hu wmoet to tbe government, and he war atfetgned sun important position under Major GcnunU McCUsUawborequofited hts appoint-luent as a man in whom he Jiad the highest Confidence. His conduct in tbe late earn paign in Western trgiuia shows that his confidence was not misplaced.

Gen. Rosecrans is about forty years of age. Phil. liutlctm. ing closely questioned, the confessed that she was a spy ad in constant communication with the rebels that she is a member of the Knights of the Golden Circle, and through that order, trailers of which she saw everywhere, she bus found the means pf forwarding her letters to tlie rebels.

She says she knew lull well that the penalty for being a spy was death, and she was reaVIy whenever they wished to shoot her. She haa been kept a ever since and will be forwarded to COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES. 1. Prayer by the Yica President. 2.

Salutatory Oration in Latin Charles Stewart Maurice. Bing Sing, N- Y. 3. Oration The American Scholar, YYil-tiain Edgar Church, Morristown. N.

J. 4. Oration The Christian Patriot, Henry James Arnold, Somerset. N. Y.

5. ration i oral, Philemon Rockwell Day, YVe-t Avon. Ce. tl. Oration the Third Estate, Edward Dewey, WiHidstowD.

7. Oratiop Common Sne, James Seymour Ayres, YVest Troy, N. Y. 8. Oration Elements of Civilization, William Weaver Hayden, Deerfield, O.

Classical Oration Terminus, James Farrar Stone, Melrose. 7 10. Oration Margaret of Anjou, Charles Lewis Hutchins, Concord, X. H. 11.

Oration The Monument an Educator, George Cook Reynold, East YVindsor llill, Conn. 12. Oration The Practical Law of I.ifo, James Dewey Tucker, North brookQtld, Y. 13. Oration The Old Aga of tbe World, Frank Porter Woodbury, Jackson, Mich.

14. Oration A uierioan Literature, George White, Hunting ton, G. E. 15. O.ation Thomas More, YYilliam Myers Iloes, Kindcrhouk, N.

Y. 1G. Oration Love and Gravity, Charles Rudd King, Hoiuuluoville, N. Y. 17.

Missionary Oration A Single Aim, Chauuiey Goodrich, Hinsdale. 18. Oration Worship, Lewis Johnson, Havirhill. 18. Oration The Lilxrty Bell, Goo.

Gardner Smith, Pittsburgh, Pa. 20. Philosophical Oration Silent Force, Zonas Rogers Farrington, Holden, Me. AFTERNOON. 21.

Oration Lessons of History, Tboma Edwin Brastow, Brewer Ylllage, Me. 22. Oration Hope of a Millennium, Jas. Brainard Taylor Tupper, Hardwick. 23.

Oration 1 (je Teachers Mi-sion, Sie phen Winchester Liana, South Adam. 24. Oratiou Clouds, Joseph Danielson, We-t KiUingly, Conn. 25. Oration The Influence of the Press on Elocution, George Anthony Sanders, il-hamstonn.

2u. Oration Lights and Shadows, Benjamin franklin Hastings, Lenox. 27. Natural Ilisnry Oration P.easjns for tbe Study of Natural liUtory, YVJiutm Penn Aleott, Auburnd.ile. 28.

Oration 4 he Lfe of Thought, Jaun Henry ti kes, Poughkeepsie, X. Y. 23. Oration The Puritan and tb Cavalier. Augustus Cleveland Brown, West Bloomfield, N.

Y. 3U. Oration Tbe Danger of tbe Philanthropist, George Marsh Carrington, Winchester, Conn. 31. Ethical Oration The Philosophy of Revolutions, Warren Luce Hayden, Deerfield, 0.

CaptatH HicharcUon and Soldiert of tho Alien Guard As grand-daughturg of an honored patriot, snd sisters of one whose name you bear, we desire your acceptance of this banner. As an appreciation of your brave response to the call for the defence of our Uruon, and aa a stimu iunt to ready action in thejeause of our oun-try, we ask you to carry it. And now that a kind Frovidence has restored you to your homes in safety, while so many of your countrymen have bien lett upon the field of battle, may the thought of them letd you to be grateful to Him who alone has spared you and may you be com inced that to be a true Soldier of the Cross will only increase your loyalty to your country. Then, whenever you may be called to suffer, the hope of that bet' ter country, where those who do righteously shine a tlie stars forevi will prompt 1 you to such brave act, und horoio deed, as only there can be truly rew arded. Mart Allen O'SuluvaN, Eiizabith Allen Maruuand, Maria Mam evils Allen.

Pittsfield, August 2, ISfil. The banner is very beautiful, being of rich blue silk, with mottoes on scrolls of gold on each side the obverse bearing tho inscription Allen Guard tho reverse, Tnumpho morte tarn vita," (I triumph jn lies as in DEATH.) Cept. piehnrdson received the banner handsomely, and passed it to Sergeant C. R. Strong as color bearer.

Tlie presentation was one of the most pleasant incidents of the day, and was moat highly prized by tho company. Escorted by Zouaves, the company then proceeded to tho house of Cupt. Leiden, where they wore entertained with that cordial and elegant hospitality which distinguishes our adjutant. It is ponalhle that the warm expressions of gratification at Capt. Leiden's hospitality may have gained some warmth from the remembrance of bie services lust spring, in securing those overcoats, which Thk Lot al Goverj.mk.nt or Virginia.

The Virginia legislature, which has been in 1 session at beefing, adjourned on the 26th after transacting a good deal of business looking to the complete working of the new state gjverument. A stay law was enacted. Tbe governor was authorised to organize petrols in counties needing them. About 1 propriated to carry on the government and a iauar sum for nuliiary purposes. A resolution Was adopted pledging the members, in their individual eacitj, to use all possible effort to effect a thorough military organ-m ion of western iTpD The lat Olthesiouwa, o-xd cWfly i discussing ab, 11 to give tlie asnt of th ioUtur! toa d.vi.ran of the state and recommending that tbe convention shortly i and take immediate action.

Tlie didll npei a pretty strong oppoeion touny division Many in favor ot immediate action and lor divauoo first, last and all the time. it, majority, tuie favoring division, thought it impolitic now, as it would interfere with tlie plans of tile federal government, which would Mut.at this time countenance such a more. The result was that do action was taken. The Convention will reassemble August 6th..