New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-11-22
THE VIRGINIA PANIC.

A correspondent of The Baltimore american writes
from Chsrlestown, Nov. 10, as follows:
Various rumOrs have been in circulation for the
past few DAYS in regard 70 attempted rescue, by
Northern fanatics, of Brown and his feow-prisoners
but nothing reliable has been obtained, although it Is
believed BY many intelligent and knowing gentlemen
that the attempt will be made. Among these is An
drew Hunter, esq, whose position and opportunities
for knowing all that is Transporting render an OPINION
from him of much weight A letter received few
DAYS ago by this gentleman addressed toJohn Brown,
post-marked Oberlin, Ohio. The letter was written IN
characters, but was deciphered by an intelligent lady
Of our town. IL bid him be of gSod cheer, as his
friends would be dropping in one by one. The letter
was of course not given to Brown, and is now in pos
session of Mr. Hunter. Letters are received daily by
many of officials and citizens, sorne OF which are
insulting in the extreme while others only excite
smile OF contempt forthe miserable Northern fanatics
who seek by threats TO intimda'e persons IN Official
poei,ions.
"The feeling ia favor of Cook which was quite APP
parent at the time Of his conviction has changed great
Nv on account Of recent events, and his punishment
with The others demanded by the great majority
of citizens. II Is understood thst Gev Willard Is
with Gov. Wise, using his utmost eXeruons to have
Communication Of the punishment of Cook, IN view OF
which meeting is anno0ncod TO take place 10 thistown
next Monday, 20 adopt remoDstrance 20 be warded
20 Coy. Wise against Executive clemency toward the
prisoner IL is thought the expression Of the viii of
Ire reople OF this county will 90 far toward doing
sway with any sympathy which may have been elicit
Ell from Coy. Wise by the friends Of Cook.
ne mtlltdrN ofNt az FicrtHt IN tulr NpNil - WY
strong with prospect of large addition to-day and
toxlorrow. The train yesterday brought the AeNan-
dria rifemen, Capt Morton Mayre. 10 prvsies, and
theaiount Vernon Guards, Capt. VIM. smith, ~ PR.
vaeo. Accompanying these companies We're Colonel
Thomas T. stuart ami stall, consisting of MsNOrs Ii.
Dorsey and James Smart Psymaster +. W. Ashby;
Quar- srmasier w. T. radget; Sergeant, {. ". jet,
and AJiu,ant John Higdon.
The military. therefore, M present in possession Of
The town, consists Of Tie Jtlerson Guards, Capt.
Jon ", Rowan, 20 men; the Morgan Continentals,
81 Wioeest@, Va, Capt Haines 10 men; Alexandra
Rihclnep. 30 men; and the Monn Vernon Guards, -
men BESIDE which there j. guard Of 10 men on duty
at fhe Jan and the Executive Guards patrol of %
meni nno. TIE command Of Capt Harry Hunter.
This Pi,foi very efheient, and has received
,<Omuendaton nom Noi. j. l.ucus Davis, gallant
and high-toled gentleman, who has command Of all
the military.
ITS understood the force i 10 be increased TODAY
IA, eosupsny of artillery, of 100 men, from Alexan-
dr., Va. wth two field pieces and eovple OF COM
nanies from Richmond. II is thought ~ some that
hs large body viii be useless, but Others are anxious
for demonstration.
The prisoners stI eontinae in good spirits and en-
nley tLeir time principally in writing letters The two
neeroes Copeland and Green, have made pro'e.si0ns