She iJcffcrsomnn. THTTESDAY,5DECEMBER 19, 1851. New Sheriff. Governor Curlin !ias appointed Henry C Wolfe, Esq, of Stroud township, Sherifl'o, Monroe county, rice James NDurling, de ceased. Mr. Wolfe is both capable and hon eat, and will doubtless make a very efficient officer. His appointment will be received with npprobation throughout the county. The Milford Demagogue Again. The MUford Herald, of the 7th inst comes out in a long slutterbang article, in which, in the outset, he attempts to demolish us, but, in the end, discovering his failure, turns around . and most pitcously asks for quarter, which he shall have, when we shall have given him nurnninion of his last effusion. The Herald nets strangely ; it don't stick to its text; it bjaila to maintain its points, but attempts to distract attention by running from place to place, uttering st ranee noises, and wildly throwing stones but hilling- nobody. To have his logic analized makes him writhe like a live skinned eel. It almost kills him to bo displayed in his true colors. He grows angry under the operation and calls us "swine," but all the grunting comes from his pen. He tries to prove to us that demagog ism is patriotism, and because we cannot thus believe, ho denounces us as void of common understanding, and dolefully declares that he has no "brains" to lend us. Certainly not, friend Cotter; don't, for your own sake, fool away a particle ofyour brains by lending them to us, for they would do us no good, and wonld render you still more hopelessly bankrupt in that line than you already are. Like most fanatics, he attributes his own frailties to us. He accuses us of once being n Know Nothing, and because we don't plead guilty to his unwarranted charges, he denoun ces us as a liar whereas, by thus doing, he himself lies most wretchedly, for we never had any connection with that order, and gave our vote to Mr. Darsey in preference to the Herald's master, when he was backed up by nil the Know Nothings in the State, and by them triumphantly elected Canal Commission er. The Herald seems to think that we have n spire against Col. Mott. Not so Mr. Cotter. We consider the Col. a clever fellow socially, but we- hove a regard for facts. Next the Herald wants to "agree to disagree." He tells us i hat "the government should be sus tained on the basis as lain down in the reso lution of Congress, and in the proclamations of our different military commanders inclu ding Fremont's as modified by President Lin coln." O. K.,- with a few exceptions. But time. and necessities changf. As to our mo tives of action, the Herald says that we sup port the government because our "par,ty elec ted Honest Old Abe," and because we are enjoying the full share of the spoils, and that he does it "because it is a patriotic duty as iaughl hy the Democratic parly always, in or out of office." What a short sighted dem agogue. If the democratic parly had lived up to- tlr-it doctrine we would have no rebel lion; but we have a rebellion because the southern part of the democratic party refused to stay in the Union because they were de feated, and could not control the government nor command the spoils. We support the government because we believe it in the right. But, Mr. Herald, you give it a half-way or qualified support, most likely, because you have no relish for the stately mansions of Forts Warren and Lafayette. It is notour wish to misrepresent or wrong the Herald :j but why does it keep' up-a continual dema gogic bowling for party 1 The nation is en gaged in a desperate Et'ruggle for life ; and distant war clouds bein to obscure the eas tern horison. There can be no' half way po eilion now. Those that are not for the gov eminent, are against it Yet the Herald, as well as others of its stripe, recently asserted that, none but Democrats could settle this war. Yet all understand, that know any thing about this matter, that the rebels wil not be ready to settle this question until they are soundly thrabhed, and it can make no dif ference to them what the politics of those by whom, or at whose instance, it may be done. Were the Herald sourfdly for the government it would not denounce and attempt to stigma tize the policy of those who are in favor o the government employing every means at jts command to speedilyand effectually crush this rebellion, as "unwise, i7npolilic aye. bloodthirsty policy of tkc Abolitionists, to arm the negroes against our erring while brethren of the -South." . Were the Herald truly loyal, a nd did it com prehend this gigantic and unprovoked rebel lion, the means of putting it down, with the least loss to those who are true to the govern ment, would not be found fault with by it. The quickest and most effectual method is admitted on all hands to be the surest and best. Then what is that method ! is, with loyalists, the only question. Those who have sowed; the wind must reap the whirl- wiud. Who do winnings .like those of the Herald help? The rebels, is the only answer. Who do the slaves now help? The rebels alone, it must be answered. The rebels em ploy the slaves lo'fight usj then why should we not attempt to array the slaves against them ? Ought the slaves to be permitted to brace up this rebellion, and thereby increase the slaughter of the Union troop ? .or ought they tobe.rendercd subservient to the govern ment in pnltin it dowtil' These are the questions, Mr. Herald: how do you answer them ? If yoo want the nccrroes to help the rebels, then you are no better than they. Chose which you will serve ; if the rebels, then whine and howl away at every measure that has for its object the rendering of the ne groes useful in the breaking of the back of this rebellion, and you, finally, will be appro priately regarded. i t Teacher's Meeting, In accordance with a call by the County Superintendent of Monroe county, a number of the Teachers of 6aid county assembled in the Academy, on Saturday, December 14th, 1SG1, for the purpose of organizing County and District Institutes, the meet in? was organized by electing W. It. Van Yliet, Pre sident, Levi Smith, Vice President, and D. S Lee and C. M. Kinnpy, Secretaries: After which the Coun-ty Superintendent briefly sta ted the object of the meeting; and was fol lowed by the Rev. J. Miller, who heartily concurred in all that had been said on the subject. On motion of Rev. J E. Miller, it was agreed that the names of the Teachers representing different Districts be taken. A Teacher from each District was then appoin ted by the Chair to call Institutes in their re respective Districts. On motion D. S. Lee was elected editor of an paper, to be called the Educational Gazette, to be read at the next meeting by the editor; alter which the following gentlemen were appointed to rend Essays on educational topics, viz: Rev. J. E. Miller, C. S. Dctrick, II. Albert, and C. Kinney. The Association agreed upon the following question for discussion : Resolved, That education exerts a greater influence in Society lhan wealth. The following resolution was passed unan m.pusly : Resolved, Tht't those Teachers who fail to attend these Educational Institutes mani fest a lack or interest in their profession, which goes far to evidence a went of compe tency tor its duties, which should be noticed by the County Superintendent and Directors in selecting Teachers. On motion, adjourned to meet in the Acade my at Stroudsbunr, on Saturday, January 11th, lSfi2. All persons friendly to education, both male and female, arc cordially invited to at tend the Institutes CHAS. M. KINNEY, . . DAVID S. LEE, tC S' Correspondence of the Jcffersonian. Camp, near Tort Lyon. Va. Dec. 14, 1861. Ed, Jeffersoniax ; Dear Sir Your excellent and wel come paper made its appearance iu this camp a short time since, and I will now try to inform you of the state of affairs in this part of Dixie." We are now in camp three miles from Fort Lyon, which place we left on Tuesday last. This fort ? the lareest on the line of defences. It is En'iated two miles south of the town of Alexandria and covers some fourteen a cres of-lano, and when finished will mount upward of one hundred guns. There are sixty-two now in position. These are of the largest oalibre, sou. weighing nearly four tons. On Tuesday ut we left our old camp for winter quarters, in a dense wood about half a mile outside ot put first line of pickets. We arrived at noon, inJ. in a short time, all were cutting timber for log cabin?. J3ut our tstay here was destined to be of short duration. At 4 o'clock uext morning, the Colonel came into camp and ordered every man to get ready for actioo immediately, and iu five minutes all were ready ; but the enemj failed to make bis appearance and we rested on our erms the rest of the night. The-a!arm was caused hy a yarty of our own men being mistaken for the enemy. A council was then held, and as our po sition was considered too expo-ed, a re treat was ordered, and we fell back two miles to our present position, which is on an eminence overlooking a beautiful val ley, and in sight of that spot so near and dear to all .American Mt. Vernon. Id my next I will give an account of my visit to this place. The men are all en gaged at present building log houses, for winter quarters. Some of these look quite respectable, but their size sod form' is as various as the tastes of the occupants. We are to remian here this winter unless ome genera! movement takes place; but we are likely to see some fighting soon, ae one of our ncoutt brought the informa tion last night, that the enemy had tuoun ted a battery of three cuds at Pohiok cbureb. which is peen miles from here and only half a mile from ouj outposts I see by published letters from some per on? in the army that our faro ia hard, and that we do not get enough toeat.&c. Nothing is further from the truth. Of course our fare will not vie with that of a well kept hotel, but wo have enough; and as to our clothing it is first rate. Tbi moroiDg we all got dress coats, good e oough for an honest man to wear in any oompany, and any noldier who complains of our fare ought to bo transferred to the Home Guards. As an evidence that we are missed at home we occasionally get packages from friend containing luxu nee, one of which contained a lot of beautiful needle books, or as wo call them houewies. Like the genuine they are very useful; but they don't "scio on but tons;1 But lest I ocoapy too much space I will close and gite my writing desk to the Drummer to beat the cupper call. P. MAYO, 2nd Michigan Regiment. love of Negroes. Gen. Lane, in a recent speech, in Bos ton, related a humorous incident, showing bow the slave-owners olinj? to their hu man property. A lady, largo, fat and forty, bad two son i0 the Secession ranks She also had two slaves who bad escaped from her clutches. This woman came to the 'General's quarters to look after her property. She was in formed tbat the slaves were beyond her reach, and that Lane was in pjfrsuit of ber two son; and he should hane them if be caught tbe.ajf' 'Whatever you do with my hqos,' blubbered the woman. bo sure and return my niggers." Lan says bo 'did not promise to do any such thing;, as be disengaged himself from her embrace. Head Quarters 4th Reg. P. R. V.'C ? Gamp Pierpont, Va., Dee. 10, 1861. y Dear Brother ; In person I am to you a stranger, bat in Christ we are brother?. A short lime einoo the body of a young man, who was formerly a member of Company F. of this Regiment was arnt to the homo of his parents, in the bounds of jonr charge, and through a letter written by 3Irf. Adjutant John Nyce, to her hus band, I learned that you preached, in respect for bis memory, and for the spir itual benefit and consolation of his survi ving family and friends, a furneral ser mon. I was absent from the regiment at the time of this young men's death, being because of sickness home with my family, henco the delay of this letter. It now is my pleasurable duty, to inform yoo, and through you his family that Brother A. B. Miller, was a worthy mem ber of our Union Regimental Church. He was a worthy younij man, having the confidence and respect of his offisers, and we cherish bis memory as tbat of a man of pnre morals, of gentlemanly be haviour, of religious deportment, and sol dierly character. Knowing hi place he always kept it, understanding hU duty, be -always did it. Never, says hi Captain, did he hear from his lip, or observe in his actions, anything which would mar the profession which be'made. I firmly believo from what I know of our deceased brothor, that be dwells and sioss in glo ry, bis battle is fought, his victory won, and he has been gathered home to rest while his example follows him. This regimental Church of which Brother A B. Miller was a member, U a Union Church, composed of all denomination in the regiment, who desire together with one accord and in oue place to worship God, and blessed he his name, a num ber who came with tbo regiaent from home, wicked men, have learned to love the Lord. Please read tlm in your con gregation, and with my compliments and respects give it to his family. I au, with respect, Your obedient servant. EDWARD L.1 MARKS, Chaplain U. S. A. Please get your newspapers to publish thi. To Rev. C. I.- Thompson. THE LATEST WAR NEWS. The Connecticut, from Galveston. Ship I-dand, Key West, Savannah, and bort ress Monroe, reached New York on Tues day morning. She had on board a pri oners the crew of the pirate Royal Yacht, captured off Galveston; also, tbe crews of two Rebel steamboats tokeu off Mobile She bad as passengers thirteen of "Wil son's Zouaves and several regular? from Fort Piokon?. Nothing new had taken place at the latter fort sinoe the bombard ment. Touching at Tybee I-land and Port Royal, the Connecticut gathered some important news, but it is not thought best to give tbe particulars of it. It ma? uoever, be said, tbat it is probable both Savannah and Charleston will be in po session of' our troops. By way oi Fortress Monroe we bad jes terday a report to tbe effect that Fort Pu laski had been abi.notoncd by the rebels and taken possession o by our troop. Later intelligence, however, threw serious doubt upon the report, and itwis not be lieved. An expedition has sailed from Port Royal, a wo learn by tbe Connecticut, for Fernandina; the force is not a large ooo, but tbe fortifications at the threaten ed place are fmall, and it is believed that tbe whole would fall into our hands after a very brief fight. A private letter from Beaufort tells us that the stone fleet has probably before this been sunk at tbe mouth of Charles ton harbor, in such a way as to destroy it utterly. Among a variety of news from rebel cources, nono of which can be relied on for accuracy, is an item stating that the Union troops, f,000 strong, on Friday last, attacked Col. Johnson's force at Val ley Mountain, and were repulsed with irrrat loss. Ben McCulloch ia said to be at Richmond. A dispatch from Cincinnati informs us tbat a force of infantry and gunboats have juht been sent from ColumbuM to New Orleans, which city has been attack ed, and was threatened with demolition by our forces. It cannot bo truo tbat our troops have attacked New-Orleans; if there is any truth in this intelligence, it probably refers to Rome outbreak of U nionifts in New-Orleans, who are quite strong, and liable at any moment to seize tbe city. Tbe Union troops in Kentucky, now re-enforced by at least 10,000 men from Indiana, are witbin a t-hort distance of Bowling Green. As soon as Gen. Buell can brigade his regirornts and put them in working order he is to push on to Nashville. All the troops at Tipton, Mo., were on the 16th ordered to hold themselves in readiness to march at a moment's notice. At tbe same time Gen. Pope, at tho head of all tho troops in Winter quartors at Ot terville, marched towards Warrensburg, it is believed for tbe purpose of cutting off Gen. Price Important news ia looked for from Missouri. Tbe very latest news from the Sumter is from St. Thoman, under dato of Doc. 1 . Tbe intelligence is an follows : Two days ago (Nov. 29), the Rebel "earner Sumpter was seen by two British "learners, about 30 milc3 from this point steering N. E;" The latest invention of which wo have hoard i a chewing machine in other words, a little mill intended for toothless people and for tljoe who cannot properly masticate their food. Such an "article is advertised in the London Lancet, It is fastened to tho dinner table, goe with a crank, and is said to mirjeo tho fo food very nicely. Great Fire in Charleston. The First Ward Destroyed. ASSISTANCE SENT FROM AUGUSTA. Ten Millions of Property Destroyed. Fortress Monroe, Dec. 13, Via Baltimore, Dec. 14, 1 8G1 . Anincendiary fire broke out in Charles ton at 9 o'clock on tbo evening of tbe 1 1 th. At 5 o'clock tho neat day it was still ragiug. Nearly all tbat part of the city frora Broad btreet ou the South East Boy on tho e'ast, and King street on the woj-t is said to bo destroyed, iucluding the Cath olio Cathedral, tbe Circulor Church injti tute. St. Audrew's Hall, tbe Theater, and the Executive Rooms. An extra train had left Augusta with supplies for the sufferers, thousands of whom roamed tbe streets, and assistance to fight the firo. It is supposed to be a negro insurrec tion, though, this view of the case is ex cluded from the dispatches. A flag of truce, under command of Capt. Milward, took Mr. Eddy of North Carolina to Cranoy Island to-day. A telegraphic dispatch to tbo Norfolk Day Book to day, from Charle-ton, S. C. states tbat a firo broke out in that place po Wednesday uight, wbi.cb was Buppo.-ied to have been the work of an incendiary. At the date of thcast dispatoh, 5 o' clock Thursday afternoon, the fire was still burning. The theater on Broad street, the Insti tute, and other public buildings, are eta ted to have been detrojed. The fire swt-pt across Broad street. Assistance was sent from Augu-ta. Later and fuller Particulars. Fortress Monroe, Friday. Dec. 13, 1861 The Norfolk Day Booh of to-day givee tbe following t-tartling intelligence : Branchville, Thursday Dec. 12, 18G1. Passengers who have ju-t' arrived here renort a destructive fire last mcht at Charleston. The telegraph wires in that city were destroyed by fire. Tbe fire commenced in Charleston last nibt at 9 o'clock, in Rusel & Co's sash factory, at tbe foot of Llazcl street, and communicated to the opposite side of Ila rel. to Cameron & Co.'s machine hopti. Under the impulse thus given, and a i-tiff breeze, with a small supply of water, the conflagration asutued a formidable character, nearly equalling the most ex tensive conflagration on the American continent. The theater, Floyd's coach factory, op posite the express -office, tho old executive building, and all the houses between that point and Queen street, arc burned. The whole of one side of Broad street is de stroyed, from Col. Gadsden's residence to Mazyck street. A considerable portion of tho city, from Ea-t Bay to King street, is dotroyed. Among the prominent tuilvlints burned arc tho Instituteand St. Andrews. Flails, Theatre, Catholic Cathe dral, and the Circular Church. At last accounts from Charleston, up ta.5 this morning, the fire bad crossed Broad wtrect, and was sweeping furiously on. The telegraph lines to Charleston are down; consequently we are not able to state wbether tho fire has ceased or not. Still Later. Branohville, Thusday, Dec. 12-5 p. m. The fire in still raging. A thousand houseless persons huddled in the streets. The express train left Augusta this af ternoon with provisions to supplv the wants of tbe sufferers, and men to assist in controlling the fire. The fire was the work of an incendiary. Latest from the Fire at Charleston. Baltimore, Dec- 15, 1 SGI. We learn from tbo captain of the Nor folk boat tbat be was informed by the captain of the steamer Illinois, which bad arrived at Old Point from Port Roynl, tbat he passed within six miles of Charles ton Harbor at 10 o'clock on Thursday night, and tbat a tremendous conflagra tion was evidently at its hichtin tbat city The reflection on the clouds exceeded anything he ever saw, aud the wbolo bay, with the dark outlines of Fort Sumter was brightly illumined. It did not ap pear liko a reflection from smouldering ruins, but from a ragiug, uncontrollable conflagration. This i later than the Norfolk Day Book s dispatch. Fortress Monroe, Friday Deo. 14.-4 p.m. The United States steam transport Ill inois, Capt. Rathbon, has just nrrived from Port Royal, whioh place she left on Wednesday the 11th inst at O o'clock. When passing Charleston tho entire city was on fire. The scene is reported as having been awfully sublime. The angry flames seemed to devour everything within reach. According to this statement tho fire must have raged two days before the fact was published in the Norfolk Day Booh of yesterday. Rebel Forces in the Field. The recent Messages of the rebel Gov ernors, and other official documents put forth by the State authorities, enable ua to form a pretty correct estimffte of the of the strength of tho rebels now in the Gold. It ii leaving, off odd hundreds, as follows: Slate Georgia, Loui-iana, S. Carolina, Authorities No. Governors Message, 27000 Governor's Message, 25,000 Governor's McHssgo, 19,000 Governor's Message, 63,000 Virginia, Tennessee, Gov ' Proclamation, 35.000 Kentuoky, Esiimated, 10,000 Missouri, Price's Proclamation, 5,000 Alabama, MM-iasippi Estimated, 22,000 Vicksburg Sun, 21,000 Estimated, 10 000 Florida, 1 exas, Estimated, 30.000 Nr Carolina, Governor's Message, 35.000 Arkansas, lloportof Adj of State.24,000 Maryland, Estimated, , 3,000 Total 310,000 The National Hospitals. v Tbe "Committee on Hospital Sup plies" appointed by tho "Philadelphia Associates of the United States Sanitary Commission' respectfully appeal to their fellow-citizens to aid them in accomplish ing tho work fEey base in band. A ref erence fo the Address recently issued by the Association under which we act, will explain the nature of this work and the means by which it must be prosecuted. The specific duty confided to us i9 to pro cure supplios for the Government Hospi tals. These Hospitals, connected with tbe several depnilmots of the army, in the District of Columbia, in Eastern and Wcs tern Virginia, in Kentucky, Missouri, and elsewhere, already contain a very large number of sick and wounded soldiers; and tbe number will increase as the seas on advance. For reasons already before the public, the Government has been un able to make adequate provision for the comfort of these gallant men. This office has been devolved upon the patriotism and munificence of the people, and espe cially upon tho generous aid of ourcoun trywomen. Nobly have they responded to tho appeal. Large contributions of clothing, edibles, and delicacies, have been forwarded by them to the Hospitals The "Ladies' Aid Society" of Phila delphia, started into being with tho war, on the 26th of April last, and is still pur suing its philanthropic labor with an ef ficiency and liberality deserving of the higher commendation. Similor Socie ties in tin city and tho interior of our State have emulated this example, and done much to promote the comfort both of the tick and the well of our army. Bat the demand fur outruns the supply We iLake our appeal to the public at large, therefore, to coujo forward to the help of this object, and especially do we appeal to tbe loyal women of the country. The mi-fion is one which belongs very much to your sphere. It can be ac complned only by your acency. And, to do full jufctice toit will require a combined effort on a scale to which no ap proxiaiation has yet been made, not with standing the ample labors of the past. There aiut be many thousands' even of the women of Pennsylvania, who have not hitherto felt the necessity of oivin their personal attention to this matter. We beg to assure you that as there is some thing which every one can do, so the cause needs the prompt and faithful help of all who love their country and wish well to its defenders. We see no reason why every village in our State should not have itd "Ladies' Aid" or "Woman's Re lief" Society. Such Societies might be forcced in the churebers and schools of our larger town-1, and in all the rural district-. Where an organization oonnot be readily effected, individuals and families might engage in the work. No time should bo wasted upon mere routine. The winter is upon us. Our .soldiers are suffering. Etery woman who can knit a pair of sock?, or of thumb and fioger mittens; wbo can buy or beg a blanket; who can procure a box of farina or arrow root, or put up a jar of jelly, should go a t'out it at onoe. We ask of drusgists, grocers, millers, farmers, and manufactures, that they will contribute of thtir several stores for this object. 'ihi-s Committee, at an early session, put on record a resolution to tha effect that its first care should be given to any IopitalB which tho Government might establish in Philadelphia or elsewhere in Pennsylvania. It is now officially an nounced that four large edifices in our city have been reuted by the Government, and will be ready to receive the Hospital fur uiture by the 12th inst Several hundred patients are expected here as soon as the proper arrangements are made for them This statement will show how urgent is the case which we are presenting to our fellow citizens. We ask their instaut and generous co-operation. And we respect fully request the editors and publishers of the newspaper pre., daily and weekly, secular and religious, to circulate this Ap peal, and lend us their aid in providing for our sick and wounded soldiers. All articles not otherwise appropriated by this Committee, will be distributed un dcr tho diiection of tho Uuited States Sanitary Commission, whicb has a gener al oversightof all tho camps and Hospitals A list of the articles chiefly needed may be found in tbe appendix to tho Address already mentiouod. But as the present Appeal may reach some persons who will not sec that Address, the list is subjoined as follows : ARTICLES MOST WANTED. Blankets for single beds; sheets; quilt, of cheap material, about seven feet lon by fifty inohes wide; knit wooleu socks; mittens with thumb and finger; woolen or Canton flannel bedgowns, wrappers, un dcrsihirts, and druwers ; handkerchiefs; towels ; small hair and feather pillown aud cushion for wounded limbs; blippcrs; queens, ware. Delicacies for the tick such as tea. coffee, sugar, crackers, spices, aago, tapi oca, farina, arrowroot, corn-starcb, cocoa, pickles, dried beef, condensed milk, and nicely dried fruit, whiaky, brandy, wine for wine whey, &o. Jellies hhould be carefully prepared to avoid fermentation, and most securely packed. Mony arti cles of clothing havo been injured, in packages heretofore scut the Commission, by tho breaking of jars and bottles. O vcr every vessel containing jelly, strew whito sugar to the depth of naif an inch, and paste htout paper (not brandiod) o vcr the mouth. Jellies sent in stone bot tles arrive iu tho best condition, and there is no difficulty iu removing the contents for use. Every bottle, &c, containing jelly bhould bo labelled. Aromatic spir its and waters; light easy ohairs for con valescents; nicely made splints for woun ded limbs; obequtr and baokgammon boards, and liko artielos for tho amuso ment of wounded men; books, for desulto ry reading, and magazines, especially if illustrated, will be useful. All articles should bo closely packed in wooden boxes, or in very utronaly wrapped bales, and cloarly direeted. On the top of tho contents of each box, uodor the cover, a list of what it contains should be placed; a duplicate of this list should be Bent by mail. Arrangements for free transportation should be made, or freight paid in advance. (The Express compa. nies will generally convey goods for this purpose at a reduction on the usual rates.) Packages may be eerit to the depot of tho Commission, care of the chairman of the" Committee, on the Depository, as follows "Charles J. Stille, Esq . Sanitary Commission, 1235 Chestnut Street, Phil delpbia." The Depository will be open a part of every day for the reception of articles. Contributions in money may be sent to Caleb Cope, Esq ,Treasurer,Philadelphia Sanitary Commission, Philadelphia. Committee on Supplies S. V.Mer rick. Chairman; Samuel Powel, Thomas T. Tasker, Fai rman Rogers, M. L. Daw son, John Wciab, Dr. Joseph Parrish, Rev. Dr. Brainerd, Rev. Dr. Ilutter, Dr. Caspar Morris Charles J. Stille, Jacob Alburger, William H. Ashhurst, Ellis Yarnall, ThomaB Kimber, Jr., Rev. Dr William 11. Furne?s, Judge Sketchley Morton, Judgo William Strong, John If. Towne. Dr. Edward Hartsbornc, F. Fra lcy, William M. Tilghman, Arthur G. Coffin, Dr. James M. Corse, Dr. LewiV Rodman. C. B Barlay ; Charles Harts borne, Secretary. Philadelphia, December 10th, 1SG1. Another Desperate Fight in Virginia. A Nine Hours' Battle. Another Jfrxion Victory 200 Rebels Killed. andZk) ta ken Prisoners. Thirty Union Men Killed. Cincinnati, Sat. Doc. 14, 1861. A special dispatch from Cheat Moun tain to the Commercial says. 'On yesterday one of the hardest and best fought battles of tho war wa3 fought at Allegheny Camp, Pocahontas County, Va., between Geu. R II. Miilroj, com manding the Union troop-, and Gen. Johnson of Georgia, commanding tho Re bel's. "The fight lasted from daylight till 3 p. m. "The Union loss is about 30 and tho Rebel loss over 200, including a Major and many other officers, and 30 prisoners,- 4 Gen. Johnson was shot in tbe mouth but not fatally. "Tho 12th G corgia Regiment suffered the most. "Gen. Milroy's force numbered 750' men from the 9th and 13th Indiana, and the 25th and 32d Ohio, and the 2d Vir ginia. ' Gen. Johnson's force numbered 07er" 2,000 men. "The 0th Indiana Regiment fought" bravely to the last. After driving tha enemy into their barraoks no less than five times, our force? retired in good order.- ' The rebels set fire to their camp and retreated to Stanton. "Gen. Milroy has driven the last army of tbe rebels out of Western Virginia," Military Execution. William H. Johnson, private of Con pany D, 1st Regiment Volunteer Caval ry, court- msrtialed aud sentenced to death for desertion, was shot at 3 o'clock, Fri day, Deo. 13th in presence of tho whole of Gen. Franklin's division. The round chosen (on the Leesburg turnpike, near the Fairfax Theological Seminary) for tbe executiou was such as to afioru all in attendance a view of the solemn pro, ceedinga. The troops were marched to the spot to funeral musi and formed in to a hollow square. The display was un usually imposing, and the utmost decor um characterized the movements of tho men. Everything Icing in order, a proces sion, headed by Capt. Boyd, Provest Marshal of the division, and consisting of a company of mounted cavalry from tho" regimeut to which the prisoner was at tached, followed by the twelve men on foot from the same regiment, who bad been designated as executioners, a wagon containing a plain coffin, and another' in whicb Johnson rode, accompanied by a priest, chaplain of the 31st Regizcnfr Ncw-York Volunteers, move.d slowly through the open columns of the troops tbe bands of the several reimenti play ing the dead march. All eyes were fixed upon the dooned1 man. His countenance indicated severe depression, but he sat steadily and com--posed, apparently intent upon the coun sels of tbe priest. His features were not indicative of his great crime, and it is said that his character has not heretofore been stained by any marked a.isdeeds. During an interview last evening with several officers, be was in excellent spir its, and appeared to have no realization of his impending fate. Indeed, it was the general impression in the army tbaT he would be reprived, especially when i was rumored that he was insane. Gen. Franklin having telegraphed the circum stance to the Commander-in Chief, he im mediately directed three of tbe best phy sicians in tho army to make a medieaV examination. Their report is as follows: Gen Franklin's Headquarter, f Dec. 13, 1S61 12 p. m. Sir; In pursuanco of your order, we, the undersigned, have made a careful ex amination of tho prisoner William n. Johnson, under sentence of death for al leged attempt at and respectfully report tbat wo find him of sound mind. FRANK H. HAMILTON. Brigade Surgeon & Pres't of Commission ALEX. N. DOUGHERTY.. Brijado Surgeon . GEORGE BURR, Brigade Surgeon, Gen. Sloeum's Brigade-, Tho procession having gone the rounds, it was drawn up in the neuter of a hollow square which had been formed by the1 military. The coffin was removed from tho wagon, aud Johnson seated upon it, in full viqw of the wholo assemblage. Tho priests porformed a last mass, and tbo doath-warrant was read to the pris oner by the Provost-Marshal, as it had heon to the several regiments by the co lonels,. Johnson being told that bc.mighS speak if he had auht to say, exclaimed, in tremulous touos:
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