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We find the subjoined communication in the Charleston Courier. The Regiment, or Legion, will consist of five field officers; Artillery, 120; Cavalry, 352; Infantry, or Voltigeurs, 618; total 1,095.
The pay will be as follows, per month: Colonel, $195; Lieutenant-Colonel, $170 Major, $150; Adjutant, $100; Sergeant-Major, $21; Quartermaster’s Sergeant, $21; Captain of Artillery and Infantry, $130; of Cavalry, $140; First Lieutenants of Artillery and Infantry, $90; of Cavalry, $100; Second Lieutenants, $80 and $90; First Sergeants, $20; Corporals, $13; Privates, $11; Cavalry, $17.
The 14th of August has been fixed upon for the adjournment of Congress. Much important business remains to be acted up on, and it is said to be impossible for it to adjourn at the time appointed, without serious injury to the best interests of the country. Among the important bills pending are those for the increase of pay of the officers of the Army who are continually quitting the service because they cannot support themselves as becomes their station.
We have on hand a large number of letters from the soldiers, some directed to ourselves, and some of which have been handed in by others who have received them.
Generally, they are made up of items of news, which have since been published, and so are of no general interest.
One is from Henry Fifield, of this place, and is dated, Washington, June 30th. Speaking of passing through Baltimore, he says, Every man in the regiment had his musket loaded and half cocked, and felt determined to fight like thunder, if necessary.”