shoot at least twenty Union men, at as many different times. When our troops advanced to Nevin, and the rebels fell back to Green River, Buz changed his tune. He was not disposed to take up arms in behalf of the cause he represented. In fact, to secure peace and safety at home, he expressed his willingness to "take the oath."

On being lectured by Union men, he stated that he was only going through the form to prevent being troubled at home, that when he could do good for the rebel cause he would not regard the obligation in the least. It was some time before Buz could get a Union man to go to the camp with him, but finally, in company with such, he called on Gen. McCook, and asked for the privilege of taking the oath and obtaining a pass. The General knew his man, and addressing the Union man who accompanied him, said:

"Administer the oath to him. -a ready traitor to his country! What regard do you suppose he would have for the solemn obligations of an oath? A man, sir, who would betray his country, has no respect for his oath."

Buz turned pale. The truth cut him deep, and he began to see that his time had come.

The General absolutely refused to have the oath administered, or to grant a pass. He could not get out of camp without some sort of a document, and he beseeched the interference of those whom he had so greatly abused when they were without protection. At last Gen. McCook agreed to pass him out of camp, and gave him a document which read something in

this way:

Washington at noon in a special train; but he was represented by several members of his staff, with their ladies, as well as the veteran Brig.-Gen. Abercombie and his family, Col. Geary accompanying them.

The curtain rose at eight. A series of Ethiopian performances were first presented. Next followed the play of the "Last Man;" next "The Toodles;" and the entertainment closed with "Bombastes Furioso," happily adapted to the present political state of this country. Among the music performed was, for the first time, the Geary Grand March, composed by the leader of the regimental band, and a capital piece of music it was pronounced to be by competent judges. Of course, under the circumstances, the performances should not be scrutinized with a critical eye, but they were creditable to the actors. The " parts of the Last Man and Toodles would have been loudly applauded in any metropolitan theatre.

Everything was conducted with the greatest decorum, but so great was the anxiety to witness the performances that invited guests were frequently incom moded by the pressure of officers and privates of the regiment.

THE Richmond Examiner of the twenty-third of January, says a scene of indecency, drunken or sober, that body was occupied with the question of the elec occurred in the House of Delegates yesterday, while tion of Confederate Senators, mortifying to the hundreds who witnessed it. In the midst of the debate, John Letcher, Governor of Virginia, came into the legislative chamber drunk, and sat on the steps leading to the Speaker's chair for the full space of half an hour, with a cigar in his mouth, making himself a spectacle for the whole house and a butt for the jokes of the gallery. The apparition occurred just as both parThis pass the brawling rebel had to show to the ties seemed to be in a dead-lock as to who should be whole line of guards and pickets, who all marked him Senator. The occurrence might naturally have originwell before they let him pass. Though he had pre-matically made at the nick of time might suggest a ated in a drunken imagination that a display so draviously been at Bacon Creek every day, he has not been seen there since.

"To the guards and pickets: "The bearer is a traitor to his country. Pass him; but, in doing so, mark him well, and if you see him hereafter prowling about our lines, shoot him at

once."

He is as quiet as the army on the Potomac. One interview with Gen. McCook caused him to subside. That sort of medicine is the only kind that will cure Secesh.

POINT OF ROCKS, MD., Jan. 28. Last night the monotony of camp life was varied by a theatrical performance in camp, tendered by a corps composed exclusively of members of Col. Geary's regiment, and to which a large number of citizens, with their families, together with Gen. Banks's staff, with their ladies, were invited. A rustic stage, with a drop-curtain and dressing-room, was erected near the centre of the camp, the whole enclosed with canvas. In front of the stage and in the form of an amphitheatre were seats for three hundred persons, and surrounding this were a succession of camp-fires, tending to dry and rarify the night atmosphere, as well as to add to the romance of the entertainment.

Special trains brought delegations of spectators from Sandy Hook, Frederick, and intermediate stations, a very considerable portion of whom were ladies, escorted by their male relatives and officers of rank. Not less than two hundred ladies lent their charms to grace the occasion. On the arrival of the trains, wagons were in readiness to convey the passengers to the camp, half a mile distant. On the arrival of the train from Frederick, some disappointment was felt to learn that Gen, Banks was not present, be having left for VOL. IV.-POETRY 8

compromise to both parties, and inspire a sudden enWe can imagine no other explanation for the imperthusiasm for John Letcher and his republican cigar. tinence and indecency of John Letcher on the Speaker's rostrum, displaying his cigar and making himself such a spectacle to the "assembled wisdom of Virginia."

A NEW KIND OF KITING.-The Washington Republican gives the following account of a plan resorted to with success by rebels in lower Maryland, in communicating with their friends across the Potomac, without being detected:

"A large kite is made, and, instead of paper, is covered with oiled silk, so as to render it impervious to water. The tail is formed by folding letters or newspapers together, and tying them with a loop-knoteach letter, or perhaps two letters together, forming a bob. When the tail is as heavy as the kite can conveniently bear up under, a cord long enough to reach about two thirds of the way across the river is attached, and the kite raised in the air. After the kite has exhausted the string, or has reached a sufficient height, the cord is cut, and the concern, gradually descending, is borne by the breeze to the Virginia shore, where the bobs are taken off by those in waiting, and new ones for their sympathizing friends in Maryland tied on in their stead. With the first favorable wind, back comes the kite to the Maryland shore, and vice versa.”

THE Richmond Dispatch has heard that, in Wayne county, Va., when it was proposed to draft the militia, they instantly, to a man, volunteered for the war. This unexpected response was so unusual that contentions resulted upon the question of remaining at home, and those upon whom this lot fell were loud in their expressions of disappointment.-N. Y. Herald, January 29.

A TABLEAU.-A letter from Murfreesboro', N. C., dated January twenty-second, describes a tableau given there for the benefit of the soldiers. It says:

"We should not do justice to the tableau unless we were to describe the first scene. A young gentleman representing King Cotton, sat upon a throne resembling a bale of cotton. Down on one side of the throne sat a representative of the ebon race, with a basket of cotton. The king held a cotton cloth as a sceptre, and one of his feet rested on a globe. Around him stood young ladies dressed in white, with scarfs of red and white looped on the shoulder with blue. On their heads they wore appropriate crowns. These represented the Confederate States. Missouri and Kentucky were guarded by armed soldiers.

THE DEVIL NO SOLDIER.-At the funeral of the late Sergeant Dixon, who was murdered by a soldier in the Seventy-eighth regiment, at the camp at Aldershott, Rev. Mr. Healitt, who preached the funeral sermon, said he would not call the murderer a soldier, because the word soldier was an honorable title, borne by Joshua and David and others mentioned in the Bible; he wished every one to remember that the devil is nowhere in Scripture called by the honorable title of soldier.-Baltimore American, January 14.

LETTERS OF MARQUE.-An agent of the Southern Confederation, present in this country, has in his possession letters of marque from the Southern President, for distribution to the commanders of vessels in the Southern interest. The American Minister here may be similarly provided by the government he represents, as President Lincoln very recently announced his intention of issuing letters of marque and reprisal.— London Shipping Gazette.

of them pointed their rifles at it, with menacing ges company gave three groans as they passed, and many spirited manner by making an immediate complaint to tures. Capt. Britton resented the insult in a most the Commander-in-chief. What reparation or apology has been made, we are not yet informed.—Philadelphia Press, Jan. 11.

THE flag of the American consul at Southampton, England, Capt. Britton, was deliberately hooted at by a detachment of the Royal Engineers, who were march"While we were gazing on this picture a dark-haired 1861. He had hung the usual emblem at half-mast, ing past his house on the nineteenth of December, maiden, robed in black, with brow encircled by a cy-in observance of the death of Prince Albert, when the press-wreath, and her delicate wrists bound with clanking chains, came on and knelt before his majesty; He extended his sceptre, and she arose. He waved his wand again, and an armed soldier appeared with a scarf and crown, like those worn by her sister States. He unchained this gentle girl at the bidding of his monarch, changed her crown of mourning for one of joy and liberty, and threw the Confederate flag across her, raised the flag over her and led her forward; then Kentucky advanced, took her by the hand, and led Buell was riding on horseback through the streets of A PLEASANT INCIDENT.-A few days ago, as Gen. her into the ranks. Need we tell you who this maiden Nashville, an aristocratic lady, a Mrs. W., living in a of sable garments was intended to represent? We fine, large house, stood at an open door or window, leave that to be understood. If your readers cannot waved a rebel flag toward him, and cried: "Hurrah divine, it is owing to our description, and not to the for Jeff. Davis and the Southern Confederacy!" The scene. The ceremony was performed in pantomime. "We will gratify the pride of the F. F. V.'s by say-touched his hat with all the courtesy and suavity for General reined in his horse, turned toward the lady, ing that their representative had inscribed on her which he is remarkable, and surveying the fine house crown Mater Herorum.' After this attempt to praise from top to bottom with the eye of a connoisseur, you, dear Express, you will surely pardon us if we tell quietly remarked: "An excellent house for a hospi you that North-Carolina wore on her brow a white tal." In less than two hours, every room was full of crown, on which was the word 'Bethel.' Both of sick soldiers, and Mrs. W. was politely requested to these States were represented by their own daughters." take kind care of them. We heartily congratulate her upon her blessed privilege of ministering to the needs of suffering patriots.

NOT TO BE OUTDONE.-One of the zealous chaplains of the army of the Potomac called on a colonel noted for his profanity, in order to talk about the religious interests of his men. He was politely received, and beckoned to a seat on a chest. Colonel," said he, "you have one of the finest regiments in the army." "I think so," replied the Colonel. "Do you think you pay sufficient attention to the religious instruction of your men ?" "Well, I don't know," replied the Colonel. "A lively interest has been awakened in the regiment; the Lord has blessed the labors of his servants, and ten men have been already baptized." [This was a rival regiment.] "Is that so, 'pon honor?" asked the Colonel. "Yes, sir." "Sergeant," said the Colonel to an attending orderly, "have fifteen men detailed immediately to be baptized. I'll be d-d if I'll be outdone in any respect." The chaplain took note of the interview and withdrew. -Louisville Journa!, January 14.

SONGS OF THE REBELS.

THE MARSEILLES HYMN.

TRANSLATED AND ADAPTED AS AN ODE.

BY E. F. PORTER, OF ALABAMA.
Sons of the South, arise! awake! be free!
Behold the day of Southern glory comes.
See where the blood-stained flag of tyranny
Pollutes the air that breathes around your homes.
Rise! Southern men, from villages and farms
Cry vengeance! Oh! shall worse than pirate slaves
Strangle your children in their mothers' arms,
And spit on dust that fills your fathers' graves?
To arms! sons of the South! Come like a mountain-
flood;
[blood.
March on let every vale o'erflow with the invaders'

TRUE-HEARTED, BRAVE, AND PATRIOTIC GIRLS OF THE posed) is a verbatim copy of a poem written by one of the Con