Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-11-29
CITY ITEMS.


MILrAET.-Severa new volunteer companies were or.
ganzed, in this city, last week. and as material il yet
abundant shall expect to hear Of the formation Of
other companies. The militia companies in Richmond
ought 10 hold meetings, at once aud adopt a cheap
uniform, resolving themselves, II they choose into yo
nnieer companies, acquiring q knowledge OF military
mote their zeal aud efficiency. We would like 10 see
regiment Of citizen soldiers alfred in n winter uniform
consisting OF blue gray flannel jackets (made in the
SOUTH felt hats glazed caps and black pants the
militia would adopt cheap uniform ike thar
ed more interest IN the would be felt and
the turront at mustcrs drills and meetings would be
contributions. hfil. Nrt sI--t N 7T-77' -
Company @" Of the First Regiment Virginia yoan.
teers was organized by the election OF the Off
GERS j. j. Engish, Captain; James T. Rddick lst and
Benz D. Cooke, I'd Lieut.; L. q. FIgg lst s. j. Tucker
I'd L. ii. Langley, Sd, h. ID. Clarke 4th and Savage
smith, 9th Sergeant; six Corporals; W. j. Gentry Sec.
rotary; Eldrdgc Morris Treasurer Already they have
received their usk and rendered their services 10 the
Governor, for Cbarlestown any other duty ne NAV
desire them to perform AT meeting on Friday night
committee appointed to wait upon the ladies of The
two hills aud get them to hold Fair to aid In the
ton OF suitable hall for drills and other purposes aud
another committee consisting of Col. McHae. Capt Ba-
Aer and Mr. A w. richardson directed to make ap-
phcaon TO the County for an
OF 500 to the organization. r.
The Home Guard consisting Of prominent citizens who
are exempt BY age, from military duty was organized
on Saturday night by the election Of the folio wing OIL
GERS: Wyndham Robertson, Captain; Rich'd G. Norris
LIST Lieut.; VIM \. Sheppard. I'd Lieut.; Andrew John,
3D.; VIM. T. Butler, 4th Sampson Jones LIST Corporal
p j. Barnes, I'd John ID. Blair Sd; Henry EIail 4th
Tue Appreciation OF silver grays has been ap-
Pned To the members of this corps. IL is composeJ
however, OF citizens whose courage and discretion nm
der any eircumstances, cannot be questioned.
me Grenddiers met at the First Market Hall last Fri
uay night, and organized by eectng the following off,
GERS: Captain, s. ID. McDearmon; LIST Lieut. John N
GENTRY; I'd Lieut., S. q. williams; LIST Serg,t
Hoye All the tall in the city not connected with
any other corps should join the Grenaders Our local
friend OF the Enquirer, frank O'Mshoney IA member
ana VIII prove fighting to be DONE that he can WELD
n sword rs well as pen.
Medical College GHard-The students =, ,b >,,;,
College, in this city, have organized companv STYLED
" The Richmond Medical College Guard" The Officers
elected are; James ID. Gardner, Captain Thomas b
Lane, LIST Lieutenant; Charles Scden 2nd do Edw,rd
hppes, 3rd doi X. G. Hill, Orderly Sergeant. DR.
Marion Howard, Surgeon. The Eraniner says: " This
movement, on the part of the students hgkIy credbc
10 the and another proof of the spirit that has been
aroused in the South. more enthusiastic meeting We
never saw, and II the students be called on thew will
give good account of any duty that may be assigned 20
MONTGOMERY Gudrd.-Lieut. Dooley, who had been
here for day two leave of absence from Harper
fery LETT this city Sunday morning join his company
ana carried with him reinforcement OF twenty men for
enc company This accession to their number will NAL
tie Montgomery Guard sixty-eight strong Lieutenant
procured supply of oyercoats for such of the men as
were not provided with them
The BlUes.-CApL John NJ. Patton has been mani
mously reelected commander of the Richmond 4. /
Blues lie was npprzed Of his election by telegrapbi
join his gallant corps ~ "
The Ho'oitsers-Maj J. c. Shields started for Charles
to"n last night with squad of twelve other members
oil the Howitzer corps who have been detained b.rc
engagements.
IHe Cardiry.-Col. Sherwin McTiae, in pursuance of
orders from headquarters will proceed to inspect ALI the
companies OF Cavalry in the 4th Regiment OF Va Cayal
ry For this purpose he will visit the various counties
embraced IN his division, at early day as practicable
aud conduct the inspection rgdly in accordance with
cavalry tactics and regulations. Let all the compauie
DC prepared to receive him and pass MUSTER" The
hanover Troop Capt WINS G. Wickham will be inspet.
co NJ Ashland on Thursday next, at IL o'clock This
corps numbering sixy-three men, have offered their
vices to Gov Wise 10 go Charlesiown at the
nohce. The Chesterfield Troop paraded on Saturday
last iortyhFe strong and marched apitol SQUARE
where they offered their services to Governor Wise TO
repair to Charlcsown. The Governor thanked them for
their patriotism aud promised them into service ii he
should need them - "