Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-12-09
CITY ITEMS.

afternoon.
the Governors Mansion, and presented arms, Gov Wise
came forward. and briefly addressed them. He welcom
ed them tn their homes and told them they had done
their duty like mem that the company had been three
times In actual service and had always responded with
aacrity to the call Of duty. He thanked them for the
efficient aid hey had In maintaining the dignity
ofVrgina aud ensarng the safety OF her citizens against
the Vaccinations OF traitors and foes.
The Blues then marched to Mechanics Hall. where |
they welcomed by Col Bigger ex-capain Of the
company. Col Munford, (Secrctary OF the Common. |
wealth. another old captain of the Blues and now CON-
nander OF the "Od Guard then addressed the corps-
He congratulated them their safe return and was
glad that they had come, and would presently have the
pleasure Of being more with their wives mothers
or children. They had met enemy, but If Il had been
otherwise he knew that they would have indicated the
rights Of Virginia (Applause.) And while we remain
will have enemy to meet have maintain by
force the rights Of Virginia. lie rcoiceJ that We had
Governor able maniu and willing to send troops to vim
dcate those rights (applause)-one who afraid
to take tho responsibility" Loud applause and hump-
ing Of musket butis There Is you that would
hesitate to back him the DEATH whenever he should
raise the flag Of Virginia Irene ed appausc) If he
had not acted promptly there would have been
at Charestown Better squander dollars than waste the
lie blood OF our citizens excite embittered feelings
that would have rent this Union in twain Col NJ said
that he had better opportunity than other man
except the Governor himself for knowing the necessity
for prompt action and who knew rs much would
have hcsitated to declare that the Governor was right
and prudent in taking the he did. One hundred
warnings, from one hundred different sources, more
or all assuring him that associated band men would
attempt Of the prisoners Was no TO stand here
and not provide against such conspiracy (Responses
MOI noV IL you had encountered these consprators I
am sure that you would have given no quarter and
would not have asked for any. (oud cheers aud APP
pause In conclusion. Col NJ. remarked that If such an
event as the Harpers Ferry raid should again. no
Union would exist thereafter. The people of yirrin,
would rise in their might and demand severance of
the coniederacy The veres coward In the State would
shed his last drop of blood in defence of his home and
his rights. (Cheers.) The company was then invited
to the blue bowl which was ed with 20 be Joyful alias
apple todiy."
sponded in elegant speech the remarks of Colonel
Aunford He said that though he had anticipated cor
dial welcome from the Old Guard he had not anticipated
such warm, glowing and eloquent address from the old
orator and captain. He would be a true Blue if he
did not pour out his heart in unison with the sentiments
just expressed Col NJ had done this old corps no more
than Justice He Captain P believed in his heart and
SOUL that the Blues las of all the companies that went
upon this dutyO did not go for a mere frolic or
holiday, but from sacred duty TO their homes and fire.
sides After complimentary alluson TO Gov. Wise
Captain p addressed the Blues telling them as their
commanding officer that they were entitled TO his com
mendaton In Martinburg they had better quarters and
accommodations but duties perform than the
1900 men at Charlcsown, who did their duty manfuly
At Aartinsburg, there but 200 men, and the town
Is so situated that it Is impossible guard il efficiently
with small force. There fifty sentinels on duty
every night Captain =. holder or staunch-
er body of Vrgnians in his life. For the last three DAYS
they had snow, hail. and seet yet eighty odd sentinels
absolute subordination to duty. Lieut. Maule than whom
no company have better Observation-Disclosures ap-
pause 81 so, honestly and conscientionsy because
believe IT, found him at his post devoting his self
sacrificing and almost seepess efforts the maintenance
OF perfect discipline ! bad nothing to do. found all
the people of hartnsbug in love with this old company
and their commander. (Applause)
Lieutenant Maule replied follows: Capt Patton
thank you for this compliment. I Virsinian and
went to Martinsburg with determination of losing if
necessary that life which belongs her. in maintaining
her rights (Appause)
The company then broke ranks, by command, and ar
ter indulgng themselves with tod and bite and ex-
changing greetings with members of the "old Guard
and others present, Col. Munford proposed:
Gov. Henry A. Wise-The embodiment Of the spirit of
old Virginia
The sentiment received with three hearty cheers
and Wise" "Wise," loudly called fo-
The Governor being absent the Mayor of the city was
required to respond, and did in very happy man
ner concluding with the following sentiment;
Gov. Wise in his place-the first Regiment of yrri
MIA Volunteers in its place. The to either can defy
the world TO everturn the government of Virginia.
Lieut. Maule for himself and behalf of the Blues
offered the following sentiment which WAS received with
three times three cheers and a tiger
The Ladies-and every one in Mariinsburg.
Corpl O. II. Luck gave THE Ladies of Martnsburp-on
less PATRIOTS than beautiful with such wives and sisters
fight for, who would not be ready to encounter
and, If needs be, welcome death"
Many other sentiments were offered but we have no
room for further report of the proceedings.
CHASGEABLE-The weather is a topic to which all DO
CALLERS" have recourse, in dearth of news items a.
dr"ier resort in consequence of which fact we are
usually, reluctant TO approach il. But we think the
meteorological freaks of the last few DAYS have been SO
remarkable to deserve special notice The first and
second days of the present month bright bland and
bamy: vegetation pceped from the bosom Of mother
earth, within which il had sunk for its winters rest and
than feathered songster chirruped upon the
the eahess boughs of the forest trees into ami
nation by the decetful smile of young December Lo
what change is The shri winds Of winter have
senced the softly breathing zephyrs storm clouds have
shut out the genial sunshine and poured down their lev
burden and dreary winter casting OF disguise has be-
gun his gloomy sway. After several rainy days he
wind shifted TO the North Wednesday night and after a
liberal supply OF hail. gave sunshine more with
the succeeding dawn Yesterday a bright beautiful
day, but exceedingly cold, with a high North wind
steadily blowing Clothing merchants and dealers in fur
goods for ladies' wear realizing the truth Of the old
saying :" it is an i'll wind that blows nobody good"
MAYoR's COURr.-David Campbell, who saws he be-
longs in Petersburg aagncd for being drunk and
disorderly, and trespassing in the Office of the F&P
Railroad Company. The Mayor believing him 10 no n
suPeious character, ordered him TO jail await further
Developments.
Tom young negro, slave to Mrs. Mary Anderson
appeared TO answer the charge Of breaking into the
OF hessrs Stokes Rives Pearl street and stealing
sundry articles Of merchandise. Owing to the absence
OF witnesses the case postponed till to-day for fur
ther investigation.
Mrs Maria Chandler. by whom she charged with as
saH and battery. The testimony being sufficient to
CONVICT, the case was dismissed whereupon
John Crump called mp TO answer the charge of AS
sautng and beating Mrs. Chandler the plaintiff in the
preceding case, for getting out warrant against his
wife.
Crump was not able to give security for his good be-
hayior and FOR his appearance before the Hastings Court
At its next session, as required by the Mayor and was
committed to Jail.
MILITARY hoyENENTs.-The wytheville Grays seventy
strong, Capt j. r. Kent arrived here last night nv the
Danyille railroad route for Charestown The Fncas-
tie Rides Capt W. II Anthony will arrive here tonight
by the Danvilc road, for the destination They
number sixty members dressed in uniform of Virginia
made linseys The train is due here at 81 o'clock T.
NJ We would suggest the propriey Of detailing dc.
tachmeDt Of the First Regiment for escort duty The
Washington Guards Of Fredericksburg have gone to
.Charestown. The Chesterfield Dragons Capt Henry
Cox, have been ordered Charetown and will start on
Monday They will relieve portion Of the troops there
who have been duty since the beginning of the
paign The Chesterfield Dragons form Of the finest
booking military companies in the State
CLERKs or CoSMIrrEgs.-The standing committees Of
he Senate have appointed the foloWing Clerks.
Agrictbtvs and characterization and Elections
-BaHhss-P. q. Ooghan local editor Of EraHiaSr)