WRITE TO THE SOLDIERS.-- Could I through your paper pen a sentence that would reach effectually every Southern
reader who may have a relative, a friend or acquaintance in the army, that sentence would be, WRITE TO THE
SOLDIERS. There are many of them far from home, among strangers, and enduring every toil and; privation for their
country. A line or a word will nerve their hearts and cheer them on. See the war worn soldier's anxiety as he asks for a
letterl see him get it, eagerly break the seal and read the pen-tracings of loved ones at home. Often I've seen the lip
tremble, and the eye dilate, and even the tear glisten, as line upon line was read.--Some father, mother, sister or wife,
or sweetheart, has sent him words of cheer. You can see him grasp his weapon tighter, carefully fold his letter, and
with a firmer tread and more elastic spirit, return to duty . On the other hand, look at the bitter, cruel, stinging
disappointment of the soldier, who, day after day, goes for an expected letter, and finding none, turns away with
saddened heart feeling that no one cared for him. Again let me say, WRITE TO THE SOLDIERS.
RATHER FUNNY
The funiest incident of the war happened the other day, in one of the border counties of East Tennessee. A company
of some thirty or forty Union men were trying to make their escape to Kentucky, to join the Northern army; they
came to a creek which they were compelled to wade. Not wishing to get wet, they shelled off, all to their shirts, and
while in this condition they were suprised by a company of Jeff's cavalry boys, who were in hot pursuit. Being
somewhat frightened, they fled in double quick, making a "straight shirt fail" up hill and down hill, leaving their
clothing in the possession of our boys, who, of coarse, took charge of and appropriated the same. What became of the
tories we are unable to say; but rather suppose they are in a poor condition for the cold weather. Old Abe had better
look after them, and give them a pair of leggings, if nothing else. -- Southern Banner
SEWING NEEDLES--
A blacksmith in Wilkes county has commenced the manufacture of ladies' sewing needles, and will soon be able to
supply any required quanity. The sample which we have seen is for sewing cambrie and fine linen, and to all
appearances will answer every purpose, equal to the best imported, and "warranted not to cut in the eye." Sewing
cotton and sewing needes are now being made in the Southern Confederacey -who will start a button factory?--Iredell,
N. C. Express (Knoxville Daily Register)
Capt. William J. Hill, commanding Co. C, 43rd Tenn. Inf., died on this date at Pikeville, Tenn. Lt. Col. Key returned to
Knoxville after three days visiting four companies of the 43rd. I went on a tour of duty among our boys....I have stood
my trip very well, though I found most of it very muddy and disagreable. Morristown is as muddy as any place you can
easily find. I found the boys generally quite cheerful and lonely. They dislike duty on the bridges however and seem
anxious for active service. They want to see how they can fight so they say. Boys in camps can poorly bear inaction.
Motion, motion, motion is the word. They would rather under go the fatigue and exposure of marches than to lie up in
camps.? (Letter to wife Lizzy)
Pretty day, Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Bradshaw and Mrs. Shadden here today. The latter took tea. We tacked two comforts
for soldiers today. (Myra Inman of Cleveland, Tenn. who turned 17 yesterday)
LIQUOR DESTROYED BY LADIES
--Some twenty ladies of Statesville, N. C., proceeded in a body to the railroad depot of the town, a few days ago, and
with hatchets and hammers destroyed five or six barrels of whiskey and poured the liquid poison upon the ground; a
fitting libation (says the Iredell Express) to the devil and his imps from the hands of patriotic women, whose mission,
pending the war, is to "go about doing good." (Richmond Daily Dispatch)
The naval victory at Hampton Roads is confirmed. From Missouri we learn of another desperate three days battle
fought at Pea Ridge, Ark. on 6"-7" & 8" March. McCulloch & McIntosh were both killed. Slack mortally wounded.
Price & Van Dorn slightly. Victory claimed for Confederates. Genl's Pillow & Floyd both suspended from office on
charges relating to the Fort Donelson fight.(Capt. Edward O. Guerrant, Blue Grass Confederate, from Lebanon, Russell
Co., Va)
March 14, 1862 [Friday]
A Day in the Life of the Confederacy