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The Daily Dispatch: May 10, 1861.

Henry county.
--In yesterday's DispatchHenry county was put down as one of those wanting in patriotism in not having proffered to the State men, money, and arms for the second war for independence now progressing. Since the appearance of that paragraph we have been informed that Henry county is actively preparing herself for the war — that Capt. P. R. Reamey, of the "Guards," and Capt. Samuel J. Mullins, of the "Horse pasture Volunteers," together with Lieut. Harriston, are now in the city to purchase necessary equipments for their respective companies. Henry county will be found "all right." We are glad to know such to be the fact.

The Daily Dispatch: July 12, 1861.

Another Veteran gone.
--Matthew Seay, one of the few remaining veterans of the Revolution, departed this life a few days since, at his residence in Henry county, at the advanced age of one hundred and four years. It is said that the old warrior was so much exercised over the present war and his inability to engage in a second struggle for Freedom, that a general prostration of his system was the result. Quietly and calmly he breathed his last, with a blessing upon the Southern forces in the field. He has gone to reap the reward of his labors. Peace to the manes of the patriotic dead.--Dan. Reg.

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A Tribute to the gallant dead.
Richmond, May 10, 1862.
To the Editors of the Dispatch:

Among the many brave patriots who yielded up their lives on the bloody field at Williamsburg, none will be more universally regretted than Mr. J. A. Harriston, of Henry county, Virginia. Brave, chivalrous, and uncompromising when his country's honor was at stake, he rushed gallantly to the field at his country's call, and sealed his devotion to her by pouring out his life-blood in her cause. Mr. Harriston was an educated military man. and an accomplished and gallant officer. He was educated at the Virginia Military Institute, and was regarded as one of the most gallant of the "elevens" of that noble institution. I, the writer of this brief notice, "knew him long and well," we having been cadets together, and even at that time forming a friendship which time has but served to strengthen. At the beginning of this war we both entered the field together, though in different parts of the State, he being one of that gallant band who struck the death blow to Yankee presumption at Manassas and Bull Run, while I was engaged in Western Virginia, under Gen. Henry A. Wise I remember last summer, as I was returning home from the West on furlough, I passed by his father's (Mr. Marshall Harriston) house, and he was there, having just returned form the army. --I never shall forget the enthusiasm with which he depicted the battles of Bull Run and Manassas, yet, with that modesty always characteristic of truly brave men, never speaking of himself at all. He was a Lieutenant in Gen. Jubal Early's brigade, and, to the expression of his company commander, "acquitted himself nobly" Shortly after I saw him, bad health compelled him to resign in the army and to recruit his health at home. Though unable to endure the hard ships of a camp life, no sooner did he hear the run for of a great battle about to be fought in the Peninsula, than he buckled on his sword again to go to fight, alas his last battle. The writer of this article saw him a few days ago on this way to Yorktown, and even then a gloomy foreboding of approaching death seemed to weigh upon his spirits, though he scrupulously avoided mentioning it to me, but spoke cheerfully of his prospects after the war was ended. Poor boy he knew not that even then the grim angel of death was drawing his shadow mantle around his young and scanty heart. He went to York own, where shorty after his arrival, he yielded up his young life where the brave all wish to die — on the battle-field, where the shouts of conquering freemen sing the requiem of the braves.

If this simple article will relieve one throb of anguish in the hearts of his bereaved parents, banish the gloomy doubts of his many friends as to the manner of his death, or pour one drop of the oil of consolation into the hearts of his heart-broken sisters, the object of the writer is accomplished; for, truly "he was one who loved me and whom I loved long ago." Me is gone, and with him there is gone as brave a heart and as chivalrous a soul as ever animated man or woman in ancient or modern times. An Old Friend.
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Obituary.
Another name has been described on the muster roll of those who have died in defence of liberty — another brave youth has fallen a martyr to our glorious cause. With much sadness we record the death of Lt. J H Dandridge, of co G, 42d Va Regim't who on the verge of manhood, in the 20th year of his age, a victim to typhoid pneumonia on the 3d inst, at Guinea Station, rear Fredericksburg.--He was born and reared in Henry county, Va, and was among the first to exchange the luxuries of his quiet, happy home, for the dangers and perils of the battle field. Brave generous truthful, and noble in his nature he ever won the affections of his associates. How many eyes will be moistened with a fear on reading this announcement for none know him but to love him. We can but say to his bereaved father, remember that his actions were none but those which would cause a feeling of pride in your bosom; and to you at home, who shall raise his soft voice and pleasant face, over look to that happy day when he shall meet you where parting is no more. How sweet it is to die for one's country, and to remember that at the last day, when the vast armies that have fallen in battle, shall be summoned from their graves to the throne of Divine Justice and mercy, liberty will be these to plead for the pardon of those who have in her cause. J W B

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The Daily Dispatch: July 7, 1864.

Thirty dollars reward.
--The following named members of the 24th regimentVirginia cavalry having deserted, the above reward will be paid for the apprehension and delivery of each or any of said members at headquarters. Trent's farm.

W T Robins.

Lieut Col comd'g reg't.

A List of deserters from 24th regimentVirginia cavalry.
W. L. Drumbeller, co A. Henrico county
J. R. Woodward, co A. Henrico county
D. H. Woodward, co A. Henrico county
L. W. Armstrong, co B. Hanover county
Randolph Bennett, co B. Henrico county
A. B. Corbell, co B. Richmond city
James Clarke, co B. Richmond city
Thoroton Eacho, co B. Henrico county
W. W. Hawkins, co B. Richmond city
J. S. W. Johnson, co B. Goochland county
M. W. Lawrence, co B. Henrico county
Geo. W. Meran, co B. Henrico county
Jos. Mitchell co B. Richmond city
John Shurm, co B. Henrico county
Geo. W. Tuck, co B. Hanover county
W. L. Walker, co C. Gloucester county
W. S. Ware, co C. Gloucester county
Chas. Bohannon, co C. Gloucester county
R. B. Bray, co C. Middlesex county
James Carter, co E. Mathews county
R. Ewell, co E. Gloucester county
Jas. Fester, co E. Gloucester county
Jos. Foster, co E. Gloucester county
Jas. Kiningham, co E. near Richmond city
Cornelius Minor, co E. King and Queen county
A. Pitts, co E. King and Queen county
Geo. Sounders co E. King and Queen county
B. F. Thornton, co E. Middlesex county
Robert Contes, co F. Gloucester county
Wm Long, co F. Spotsylvania county
T. C. Duvall, co F. Spotsylvania county
F. W. H. Duvall co F. Spotsylvania county
Wm Chewing, co F. Spotsylvania county
T. L. Wynne, co H. Henry county
M. G. Jones, co H. Henry county

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The Daily Dispatch: August 20, 1864.

Harboring deserters.
--Richard J. Hicks, a citizen of Henry county, Virginia, was yesterday brought before Captain Thomas W. Deswell, Assistant Provost Marshal, on the charge of harboring deserters. Hicks is an old man, and the party alleged to have been harbored by him is his son. He was committed to Castle Thunder

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The Daily Dispatch: September 29, 1864.

Harboring deserters.
--Joseph Baker, of Henry county, Virginia, charged with harboring deserters from the Confederate army, was committed to Castle Thunder yesterday. It is alleged against Baker that two of his sons, who have for some time been absent from the army, have been purposely screened from arrest by him.
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