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[for the Richmond Dispatch.] John Taliaferro, Esq., the Volunteer here citizen of Orange. The subject of this well deserved eulogy is between 55 and 60 years of age; always noted for social qualities, an active, vigorous mind, a high sense of honor, an unswerving patriotism, great physical power and activity, and a courage unsurpassed, if equalled. A day or two before the great battle of the 21st ultimo, Mr. Taliaferro was admitted within the lines of General Beauregard. On that ever meMr. Taliaferro was admitted within the lines of General Beauregard. On that ever memorable Sunday, Mr. T. took his position, gun in hand, with, I believe, an Alabama regiment. If ever a man's whole soul was bent on a purpose, his undoubtedly was at that time. "Do or die, victory or death," was his motto. --Throughout the day, in the thickest of the fight, he was foremost in the fray; fighting like a lion and encouraging all around to stand firm and never surrender an inch to the foe. I understand from good authority that this brave man was all the time some paces in advance
. Headquarters 37 th Reg't, Dep. N. W. Va., Monterey 3d Aug., 1861. To the Editors of the Dispatch:--In my communication to you published a few days ago, I stated that two or three companies of the 23d Regiment Virginia Volunteers, (Colonel Taliaferro's,) were engaged in the fight at Cheat River. This was the information which I had, but Col. Taliaferro informs me that portions of all his companies were in the fight except one. I also stated that the companies in the engagement behavedCol. Taliaferro informs me that portions of all his companies were in the fight except one. I also stated that the companies in the engagement behaved gallantly I am informed that my language is calculated to carry with it the implied statement that the officers did not behave well. Such was not my meaning. I intended to say that all of the 23d engaged in the fight behaved bravely, as I was informed. I will also here supply an omission made in my former statement. I am informed that Lieut. Brown, of the Danville Artillery, and Lieut. Washington, of the Confederate Army, who were officers of the Danville Artillery in the fight, acted