NEW ORLEANS, March 3, 1849. MY DEAR SON,—I was glad to hear by your letter of the 18th ultimo that you had returned from Missouri. Your jo...

THE emancipation of slaves is virtually inaugurated. Gen. Butler, once a hard pro-slavery Democrat, takes the lead. Tempora mutantur et nos ...

CHARLESTON, [S. C.], 17th March, 1856 . MY DEAR BUTLER: I have rec[eive]d y[ou]r letter and speech. The best speech you have made and y[ou...

Moved from the Middle Fork of the Buckhannon river at seven o'clock this morning, and arrived at Roaring creek at four P. M. We came ove...

It is half-past eight o'clock, and we are still but eight miles from Clarksburg. We were informed this morning that the secession troops...

Bright and cold. It is estimated that the enemy lost 1500 men in the fight near Petersburg, and we 500. Sherman has got to the railroad near...

Washington 14th Feb. 1849 MY DEAR SIR, I have no copy with me of your letter, refered to in the enclosed, and know not where one can be go...

Foggy, and raining. F. P. Blair is here again. If enemies are permitted to exist in the political edifice, there is danger of a crash. This ...

Clear and cool. It is now said Mr. Seddon's resignation has not yet been accepted, and that his friends are urging the President to pers...

Clear and frosty. We learn vaguely that the attack on the defenses of Wilmington has been progressing since Friday, and that the enemy...

In the Convention, March 13, 1861. EX-PRESIDENT TYLER.—I am about to make, Mr. President, a very bold and daring adventure. The condition ...