Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-26
Letter from Charlestowp.

Correspondence Of tie Alexandria Gazette.
CHARLEsrowS, (VA.) Nov. Owe are
having lively time up here, with every
thing to cheer us, save the prospect of "a
brush with the enemy" which | must con-
TESS is rather gloomy at this time! We all
thought few days ago that the beginning
Of the 'irrepressble conflict" had come, or
was fast approaching, and do assure you
that each man seemed not only willing, but
eager for the fray"
The Alexandria companies have won lau-
rels for themselves, both by their gentleman
ly department aud soldierly bearing. The
Rifle c,rps is evidently pet company
OF the place, and deserve to be remembered
80 long as gratitude shall be one Of tie vir-
tues Of the Old Dominion. They regret
that their fair will have to lie postponed in
definitely, but are satisfied the occasion Of
the delay will only insure more certain sue
cess to the enterprise. Our Regiment, To-.
gether with two companies of Cavalry from
Fauquier, one commanded by Capt. John
Scott, the other by Capt. Turner Ashby, will
leave in a few days for some other place,
though we are not yet advised as to our des-
tinaton; most probably it will be in that
portion Of Loudoun County, bordering on the
Potomac.
Several Richmond companies are here,
and will remain as guards to this place.
Lieut.. Green Of the marine corps, who 50
CALAMITY led the assault at llarper's Ferry,
is here, lending efficient aid in the way Of
military instruction. He has taken the
Alexandria Artillery under his especial
training and the men, before entirely un-
used to such work, are now beginning to
march up" to tho cannon. like veteran sol
diers. Lieut. Green is the "lion" g. the
place, and he bears his blushing honors'
with modesty that speaks the gentleman
and gives IN unmistakeable earnest OF II
brave heart He is as remarkable too for
his social qualities, as he is for his chvalrous
spirit.
will take occasion to remark that the
blame cast upon Col. Davis, now in command
at this place. is altogether an Just. He is II
brave aud chivalrous gentleman, and though
"a little impulsive. has certainly not been 50
precipitate AZ most persons ut Il distance seem
to think. Certain it is, all under his com
mand here regret that there are SO many III
Virginia who are more willing to censure and
cavil at, than to uphold and commend the
praisewurthy zeal which he has manifested,
in protecting their lives and property against
the ruthless Invasion Of blood-thlrsty ma
RAIDERS.
There may not be an attempt now to rescue
old Brown, but there most .ssuredly, would
have been. had Col. DAVIS been less prompt
in collecting II sufficient force To deter those
who would tain crush tho majesty of the
law and rescue the !elun ut the price OF
many valuable lives, nay mere at the price
! of the Union itself with all its blessings and
advantages. Your correspondent "a. u.
may he excusable for thinking Col. d.
wrong and precipitate" since he IL not II,
possession of all the facts which prompted
Col ID. to the course he has pursued. 1t
would be well for a Il. to remember that
it is "too late to i;sten the stable door after
the horse has escaped {.