Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-11-28
MILITARY.

correspondent of the Lynchburg Republican, wri.
ting from Amherst c. H.. November 22nd saws:
y eSterday was our Court day, and there was the
largest turnout that We have had for long month
and all seeming anxious what going on in these
times and TO prepare the awful crisis that awaits ne
proposition made to raise Volunteer Con,nany
to be composed of men of forty years old and UPWARDS
aud list was drawn up, and all surprised to see hos
fast it i filling mp with old sturdy farmers In fact ali
that II has been presented to- has gladly fixed their seal
to IT. When you see such men Maj. Addison Taafer
70, Samuel VI. Garland. Dr. :. g. Gibson DR. II l. Da
Wis, and Others enrolling their names it argues that
something will be done and they are TO meet the fra.
Saturday IN December to organize and elect officers
committee was appointed at the last Caroline County
Court To organize a 81 militia COMPANY There i. Al
present no military organization in the county
Among those Who offered their services 10 Gov Wis.,
under Tie late threatened attempt rescue the Charles
town prisoners the Hon. ID. g. Dejarnette member
elect from the Richmond District the next Congress
Capt John SCOTS Cavalry from Fauauier ar. on duty
IN Jefferson county The citizens of Warrenton are also
forming Home Guard
One hundred stand of arms was received in Fred,
eksburg Thursday, which will be placed in the hands of
the rife corps until they receive the arms that ma,
be sent them from Richmond
At meeting Of the Washington Guards Fredericks.
burg, on Wednesday night, Mr.. Joseph w Sener was
elected Captain Mr. j. a most worthy gentleman and
will make prompt and efficient officer
Yesterday says the Petersburg Prcss) We pubIisbcd ,
call for meeting Of two volunteer companies in Duwid-
die county, TO Monk Neck Bridge on "a Dcccn
ber TO merge the two companies into one and for the
purpose OF electGg officers.
We have call for meeting in Prince George NJ
t' next court to organize company We earnestly in.
woke the young to attend this matter let every
one VINO - able put hs shoulder 10 the wheel with uil
determination that success shall crown the effort
The members Of the as vet unorganized comp,pv II
llys the Petersbnrg Press in the City Council
IhAmber on Thursday night, but postponed any action
IN regard To themselves until they could ascertain ybetb
or they would be allowed by the Executive TO wear
"A fftffo
The Goycrnor yesterday in relation to this matter
and hc returned his immediate assent The connauv
Will now proceed expcdient TO organize IL
numbers Fifty four men, and believe has daily aces.
sions.
At meeting held for the purpose AZ Culpeper c. II
on Monday the 2lst instant, Volunteer Company num-
nerhg hS members was organized, and the following Of
hccrs elected Capain-W. TazeWell Patton Iicnten.
ants-Charlcs r. Crteuden aud Jas T. Stark Ord.riy
| Scrgeant-G. Williams.
gkgLEY-An artillery company was formed in Bcrke
ey on saturday evening last Of which y. g. Alburti.
elected captain and Geo. Violet and Geo IT, Mummy
lieucnants On "Wednesday night last a COMPANY sty /
ed the Guard Of Maninsburg' wa Organized The dc
gh OF th' organization b. 10 arm and equip all who
exempt from military duty that they may be In readiness
Tor defence when necessary Col John II. STROLLER wa,
| elected caplan.-- UariinsJ'g Oazefi,.
/ LorDogS CoUSTY-Thc Loudoun Guard have ordered
lheif uniforms, nnd forwarded messenger 10 Richmond
Tor The purpose Of securing " possible the minnie rn,
Tor said corps Recent events have fully aroused IN,
military spirit Of our county aud We hear Of volunteer
companies Turning IN every direction
Another Company D. forming IL Warrcnton to be call
'h INC Ifo'"s H'"'yf When last the list Their
were on tWenty-cght names Of Of tho most coli,
men OF W1renion and vicinity. We hope TO have th
pleasure OF stating 10 our nest that the Company ha
been fully organized
| Inc 'frontl,oyal GurdF are receiving accessions b
their ranks, and noticed Dr. Dorsey with papcr re-
c'lNhR hbcrl subscriptions 10 defuy the expenses o
getting up foil aud efficient Company at that place II
every direction The military spirit j. aroused
90 volunteer Compauies forming AZ Brentsvile an,
nymarket 10 Prince William. aud AZ Jenersonon, Il
onlpePer. We understand that two companies hav
Deen orgauIed NJ Culpepcr Court House. The worl