It was understood during the session of the Legislature here last winter, that if the services of this able officer were desired in his native State, to aid in the reorganization of our militia system they could be obtained. Many of his friends were anxious that he should be elected Adjutant General, believing that his eminent qualifications for that post, in the event of secession of the State and war would make his services invaluable. We learn that the proposition was made to him by his friends directly, the terms agreed on, and that he consented to come in a few days however, without his being advised of it, the salary first fixed upon was reduced and Gen. Hoke was elected.
We are gratified at being able to state upon good authority, that Capt. Bryan has resigned his position in the corps of the U. S Topographical Engineers, and we hope to hear soon that the South is reaping the benefit of his valuable services, in the great struggle for Southern freedom and independence. Capt. Bryan is now in Missouri, where his family resides, having married a lady of that State. We feel sure that his native State desires and demands his services, and we hope to hear soon that he has again tendered them to her, or has identified himself with the patriotic men of Missouri in an uprising against the high handed and wicked purposes of Abraham Lincoln. — Standard.
Newbern Weekly Progress, Newbern, NC