Notes of the War.
A correspondent of the Dispatch, writing from the Army of the Potomac, March 4th, makes the following cheering statement:‘ "I have no news of interest, in a military point of view, to write, save that our men are re-enlisting in a manner that greatly exceeds our most sanguine expectations; and, I think, by the time our spring campaign opens our army will be much greater than as any previous time. Our men seem to feel and appreciate the importance of the great stake at issue — freedom, and a glorious independence on our side; humility, disgrace, and a life-long servility on the other. God grant they may meet it as becomes the chivalrous sons of the fairest country under the sun — our own sunny South."
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Patriotic family.
Another correspondent of this paper, in a recent letter from the Potomac, gives us an example of patriotism which, we hope, will infuse into our non-combatants a determination to make some personal sacrifices for the good of the common cause:‘ "Since the inauguration of our troubles I have seen many notices in the journals of the day of 'patriotic, contributions' to our common cause, but none to surpass in true loyalty and devotion the instance I am about to relate. I give it to the public, because it is illustrative of the spirit which actuates the people of the South in their struggle for Independence.
"There lives in Orangeburg District, South Carolina, a highly respectable old gentleman by the name of Daniel Lary, now verging on his three score years and ten, who has had the good fortune to raise and educate eight (8) hate and hearty sons — men of strong constitutions and fine physical powers, and much esteemed for their intelligence and high toned character. Their average weight is, at least, 175 lbs. When Lincoln was elected President these eight (8) sons resided respectively as follows: Wm. M. Larey, in South Carolina; Daniel C. and Joseph W., in Florida; Samuel C. and Peter H., in Georgia; Henry M., in Alabama; George F., in California, and Jacob A. Larey, in Kansas. At the first call for volunteers, each and every one of these brave sons rallied under the nearest Southern banner to be found.
"To offer all of his sons at once upon the altar of his country, was truly a sore trial to the feelings and affections of an aged father; but, with a patriotism as lofty, a soul as magnanimous as the cause was good and glorious, he cheerfully endorsed the action of his sons, and, with a just pride, rejoiced that their names had been enrolled among the first defenders of Southern liberty. These gallant sons are now at their respective posts in the field — knowing their proud lineage and manly natures, I can safely say that there they will remain as long as the invader pollutes our soil. Is not this, indeed, a noble contribution? an instance of patriotic devotion worthy of record? Let the fathers and sons of the South and the Yankee thought of Southern subjugation will vanish forever."
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Noble examples.
It is stated that Col. Lomax, of the 3d Alabama regiment, has volunteered for the war as a private, to take effect when the 12 months term of his regiment expired, Several commissioned officers from Columbus, Ga., have done the same.These noble examples, will surely have a wholesome effect upon the cause of re-enlistments.
The spirit of the country.
The Mobile Evening News says:‘ We are informed by the Assistant Adjutant General of Gen. Bragg, Major Garner, that the patriotic farmers and citizens of the interior of Alabama have responded with most praiseworthy and patriotic alacrity to the call for labor on the Mobile defences. Every boat and train has brought down gangs of negroes to work upon the batteries. Already more have come than are needed and "still they come." Such exhibitions spirit are worthy of note. As the for lons are nearly completed, we learn that no more hands will be wanted.
’ The Mobile Tribune is informed that the whole State of Mississippi is in a blaze in consequence of recent events in Tennessee.--It is believed that 26,000 volunteers can be had in three weeks if they are needed.
