The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-10


Gesral Washington 20 Ca oroppu-Democral.n Rally
Col GarVsu's Brasil appointment Virginia Watering
Places, &C., &c.
You viii have doubtless before this reaches you full
by telegraph OF the difficulty which occurred this
morning. in the Executive Chamber at the CAPITOL this
city, between Governor Wise and Hugh r. Peasants,
brother Of TIT late John Hampden Pcasants formerly
editor Of the PENN Post Of this city No blame can at
tach the Governor tor his course IN this natter. He
had only to strike he struck His position was in fact
one Of defence aggression As Mr. Peasants entered
the room the Governor who engaged writing at a
table in the utre cordially invited him TO take seat
as is his general custom Mr.. p accepted the invitation
but scarcely had he taken his settee back OF the
Governors chair when he remarked "Ithought gzzard
foot was here" The Governor being dressed white
a costume in which he seldom appears-was, probably,
recognized by Mr. Peasants In reply to the above
remark the Governor said with lie, ~ am that per-
onn Mr.. Peasants thercupon rom his seat, and
pproachng the end Of the table, said, II didn't know
hat by God AND you ebo shin and gzzard foot"
lamp said the Governor, smiling; ''You Hugh
Peasants" Mr. Peasants then moved to the front Of the
able and commenced abusing the Governor in very
olcnt strain The Governor ordered him to leave the
room but Mr. egarded the order and continued his
abuse. tn Governor from his seat approached
Lin, and sezpg him by the arms attempted to push him
but the otter resisted sno placed himself il an att
his tie left eye INJECTING pretty severe wound
He then took him by the arm turned him round and
kicked him by this time the Executive messenger
reached The spot Mr. Peasants away, by
der OF the Governor Such the true state the facts
IN this matter.
Before a lapse oil half an hour from the time of this
dif,uity thousand iale versions Of the matter
rculated through the city each one Of course more
and more inculpating the Governor Curses loud aud
deep poured upon his head and he was denounced
IN every form Of that the vocabulary would
adm il Of S;oundre, y ufano villain /" were among
trey ignorant o. the tue facts OF the matter The truth
X, MIR. Peasants was little intoxicated, and u
Tins is owing the entire difficulty.
there is any distinguishing trait in the Governors
character i l. thst OF excessive courtesy TO all who
visit him In the pubic he is onbod, daring,
intrepid In private e In the domestic circle he is the
very Of courtesy ana refinement There is not
bavT any familiarity with his domestic relations
his habits ia priv life, who would not upon hear
ing OF this circum lance, and without true knowledge
O The facts, him ghitess OF any dscouresy
Or improper action In this instance he had aterna-
tive that 70 which he resorted. His prompt
ness alone saved him from the very or perhaps worse
gether in sell defence. delay OF second would proba-
bly, have been attended With rather oisagreeabe conse
The following ia a copy Of the letter Of General Wash
ngton TO which Governor Wise referred in his address
before the cadets the Virginia Military Institute
Lexington and which he oedcsted the corps in that
Institution. II addressed by the Father Of his Coun
Wy 70 oo John eropper inc aer q SSvsn n m.Is
first time. i will be found exceedingly Interesting and
Instructive
SiR-Was ! not we'll assured a your patriotism and
firm alta. hment 10 the government a your country,
-houi think necessary 70 apologize for the trouble
The secretary Of War has signined to that tho Pre-
siden the United States thinks highly expedicnt that
should be lost IN selecting proper characters to
ocer the ny -four regiments Of infantry authorized
has requested furnish him with ht Of the
Of such persons as are best qualified and willing TO serve
the cve grades of four Of these regiments which
is the portion allotted to Virginia
Having been absent from home for almost twenty-five
years, with short intervals only, and la those Intervals
attention % my private concerns combining
almost entirely to my estate-I Ono my acquaLt nce
with the citizens Of this state particularly with the rising
generation, very limited indeed and therefore, ready as
always am 70 do any thing ia my power ~ promots the
public veal, ] find IT impossible 70 perform this task
without the assistance Of others on whom can place re
lance.
As these troops are authorized be raised only
Of actual war with foreign Power or Of iamnent
danger OF invasion Of territory by such Power, Is
be presumed that In such an event, every good Cit
would hold himself in readiness TO take the held II
necessary, whether belonging 70 the tia army
not. therefore 1atter myself that when the Presidents
ptenon Of apI ontng the officers Of the army shall be
ully known shall ind many OF the valuable officers
who served with reputation IN the Revolutionary war,
well others step forward aad offer thei services In
rades which they would not accept their ob to
ursue military for life, continue IN the service
teyo the eSgcncy which might call them forth. This
ess me to hope that, instead Of seeking for those who
willing 10 receive appointments, We shall ind the
best spirits Of country Offering their services IN those
.rades where their tacls and influence can be useful
without feeling themselves bound by the scrupuious
p0nctos rank which officers observe when
as um,d as profession.
But in order o place The matter upon certain grounds
and To pursue with system, Il becomes Necessary 70
make the selection before mcn ned and the proprety
OF drawing the officers from different parts OF the state
observing nearly may be, due proportion 70 the
respective population " obvious, must, of course OBJ
tam my ioi nation fum various sources, and combine
the result IN the beet manner san.
therefore, sir take the liberty 10 ask II you will be
good 10 furnish With the names Of such charac
caess r ene ,sSneot Of ni.n,rya battalion, or art
thereof, end ~ho would be willing TO receive their ap
pon,renis, anrcsine to Their names the respective
grade. and tho places counties of their residence.
To facilitate this selection, and 10 observe the proper
ton before mentioned, have thought II hes, to follow
the four grand divisions Of the state, as ai on by the
Inspector General iOi the purposes " rccrune and TO
ondeayor cCt the officers Of regiment from each
10 that case, the division IN which you reside will com
prehen nd The counties Of Hanover, Henrco New Kent
Charles tity. James City, Matthews, Gloucester York,
Wnwlcs, Caroline. King and queen, Essex, King VIZ
lam, Middlecx, Lancaster Northumberland, HciImon l.
Westmoreand and King George. To these courte theu
you Will be pleased more particularly TO conne your at
tsnuon bit n suitable chtrasters are known 10 sou ia
cher Parts Of the stAie viii thank you for the names Of
them also.
A. these counties form large district, and oompre
bend valuable characters than the acquaintance Of
any in H. Il Is left with you advise with Others
nom such counties therein as your intimacy greatest
10 select a rropcrtonaie part; In word, cir, paying
attention 70 the policy Of distribution, 10 select IN
whole part ssth characters would do honor 70 the
service anc would be graifying 10 your own feelings 70
command measure, though, II Il cannot DC asked, Is
highly 10 be wished and would have been siaiiy eu
hruced in tie arrangement q the twelve regiments
recruiting II anyih M bad appeared at that time nica
tive Of your incl nation 20 re enter the military line.
You will readily that these must be handed
70 The PRESIDENT 81 the United states Cor bis appreciation
and atI wards confirmed fejectcd by the senate; II
w. therefore proper that no assurances o appointment
will he given "a the IaTli.s which will render change
imJ racC able without woundng their feelings too much.
When you personally well aauainicd with such
characters n ~ and wi ling serve you will be
good obtain the recommendations, and such you
rely upon; and every osutonary measure u ncces-
sAfy guard against which frequently RESULT
the with which recommendations gens rally
obtsned the partiality Of friends and ieusve hop
that men Of had habits, by being tansplantsd into the
amy, will become good men and good officers.
have yenred sir, TO give you this trouble, because,
from your former services Ia the military hne could
conhde your knowledge and Judgment Of proper char
acters 10 be brought forward ut this me and believing
that might readily count upon your best excrtions to
render aservice " your country.
] will thank you FOR an acknowledgment o. tho re
ceipt II this letter gets "a your hands, and
for yoNr observations the subject VI 4, far you
may hsu be prepared 70 give them