Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-10-22

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were running at large turued t and tuamped upon
H. This fellow sd 70 beA runaway slave from F.ir
fax county, Virginia. where he left wife and he Wa
no doubt the one who fired the shot which killed Mr.
Burley.
The body of I~eman, who was shot hen he was try-
ing to cross the Poomsc 10 oatg down the river Iod
ged on ledge Of rocks where remained until after
the insurgents In the engine house had been taken when
suggested by OF the persons wlo were stand
ing the railroad platform that should be fired at and
Immediately voley OF bullets discharged and the
body was moved from the rock aud started down the
river. In an instant almost every man who had gun
fired at the body and Il oaed the discharges con
tinued.
Thompson, who was one of three brothers who were
engaged in the insurreeton two Of whom escaped had
been taken prisoner and when Mr. Beckha was killed
he was brought out the railroad platform and four or
i've guns discharged At him. aud he fell apparently
dead His body picked up and thrown down from
the bridge into the river distance of over forty
on touching the water he Immediately need swim
ming, whereupon n yolley of bullets were sent into him
and he turned upon his back hOaed between two of the
piers where he lodged and on Tuesday the body
was still lying in the place.
oi those shot opposite the rife works the Shenan-
doah, four were hoaied down the river while the bodies
OF two lodged on the rocks where they allowed to
bleach in the sun.
rHE PERSONAL APPEARANcE THE INSURGENTS
Brown, the leader. i n small man. with bite head and
beard, and cod-looking gray eyes When not speaking
his lips are compressed and he has the appearance of
most determined man. His lone dead were -trk.
ingy alike in their personal appearance Each about
five feet eleven inches high With snare yisage ssloW
complexion, sunken eyes and dark hair and beard The
beard was sparse and long and their hair long and mat
ted The wounded man is OF undoubted courage and
from his cold suen manner would suppose did not
ash Tor or desire sympathy Anderson mortaly wound
ell, Is tall black khared and of dark complexion His an
Pearance IL indicative of desperate resolution Although
suffering the mos; intense agony from the wound in the
abdomen, he did not complain ask for any favor and
the only evidence he gave of suffering was
shght groan lie looks 10 be thirty years of age Ste
'ens, who was wounded Monday afternoon and taken
prisoner, physically model lie is five feet ee
ven inches high with fine brawny shoulders and large
.lnewy limbs all the muscles finely developed and hard
he Il oi dark complexion and Of undouted resolution
When taken prisoner he did ak oE expect ouarter
and lay and suffered from his wounds without complaint
other than groan.
COppie. who taken prisoner uniniured il A small
sized man, but very compac built He has ligh, blue
eyes and the only of the entire number who has
pleasing expression of countenance. lie was in most
agreeable hunor and said il immaeria to him how
or IN what manner he disposed OF; that he would
prefer trial by jury, but If these who had him ia their
power preferred settle his in some other manner
It would be agreeable TO him.
Green the negro, l. a large man with a very had
eouhenance and expression, and arraut coward.
lie ernges and begs to person who approaches him
TiIE scHENE NFw GovrENNENr
Inc ioiIo"ng l. the plan for new government devils
ed by the couspirators:
Pro"isoHHf CoHStiinfioH aud Ordinances for IA, Pro
pie Of he United States.
Prsdnbfc-Whereas slavery throughout the entire ex-
stence OF the ned States other than the most
barbarous, unprovoked, and unustiiable war of one
portion OF its citizens upon another PORTION the only
conditions OF which are the perpetual imprisonment and
hopeless serviude, absolute determination in utter
disregard aud violation of those eternal aud sevdeut
truths set forth in Declaration Of Independence:
Therefore We citizens of the United States and oppres,
cd people who by reoSnt decision of the Supreme
Court are declared to have rights which the white
man is bound to respect together wth all other people
degraded by the laws thereof do for the time being or
Dam aud establish for ourselves the following Proyi-
sonal Constitution and Ordinance the better to pru
tect ourselves, property, lives and liberties and to gov
ern our actions
Art L-QHaiideations for nsIHbsrship.- All persons
OF mature age whether prescribed Oppressed and en-
shaved citizens OF prescribed and Oppressed races of
the United States who shall agree TO sustain and enforce
the Provisional Constitution and Ordinances OF the or
ganzation with all minor children OF such persons shall
be ettited TO protection.
Art 1.-THE Provisional Government Of this oreani
za'on shall consist of three branches viz legislative cx
ecutiye, and Judicial.
Art llL-LegigidtirS-The Legislative branch shall
be the Congress HOuso Of Representatives composed
Of not less than h'e nor than ten members who
shall be elected by all citizens OF age and ofsouud
mind connected with this organization and who shall re-
main IN Office for three yei unless removed for
misconduct, inability by death majority of such
members shall constitute quorum
Art lN.-ErseHtirf-The executive branch of this Or
ganzatlon shall consist of President and Vice PrsS
dent who shall be chosen by citizens or members of this
organization, and each OF whom shall hold his Office for
misconduct.
Art. N.-IadieiGl-The Judicial branch shall consist
OF one Chief Justice of the supreme Court and four aso
eiate judges OF said court each constituting circuit
court They shall each he chosen in the same manner
as the President and shall continue in Office until their
places have been filed in the manner by the eec
ton oloitiypps
Articles Kill to NXvI provide for the trial Of the
PRESIDENT aud other officers and members of Congress
lmpeachment of the Judges; duties OF ie President and
Vice President; the punishment of crimes army an
Poniments salaries, Sc, treaties OF peace sc IL Is
further provided that before any treaty of peace sb,
take full effect it shall be signed bv the President and
Vice President, and the Commauder-int hief majority
oi the House OF Representatives majority of the Sn-
preme Court and majority Of all the general officers
of the army.
Art NYVII-TEc Duiy of tie KIifnU-It shall be
the duty OF the uomanderin Chief and al officers and
soldiers OF the army to afford special protection to Con.
gross or any member thereof 10 the Supreme Court or
any member thereof; to the President Vice President
Treasurer and Secretary OF War; aud TO afford general
protection to all civil officers other persons having the
right to the same.
Art NNNlll.-P Property An captured or confs,,tsJ
property, and all property the product OF the labor of
those belonging TO this organization and of their ftpi
hc shall he held a. the property Of the whole equally
without Distinction and may be used for the common
benefit or disposed OF for the object and anv p
son. officer or otherwise, Who shall improperly retain
secreie use or necdesy destroy such property or pro
'pcry found captured conhstaied belonging 10 the
enemy, or shall wifuly neglect 10 render full and fair
statement OF such property 10y him so taken or held
shall be deemed guilty Of mi.demeanor and on con.
Ncuon sha be punished accordingly.
Art NNlA.-Saf,tyofIs Is',figsace Find d- All money
plate watches, and jcwery captured by honorable war
fare, found, taken, cnnsiied belonging 10 the enc
my, shall be held sacred to constitute liberal safety or
intelligence fund and any person who shall improperly
retain, idsposc Of hide use, destroy such money or
other article above named contrary to the provions
aud spirit Of this article shall be deemed guilty Of then
and on conviction thereof shall be punished accordingly
The Treasurer shall furnish the Commandcr.in.Chi ChicL AZ
a times with full statement Of the condition of such
fund and is nature
Art NNN.-Tae Co1DgrHi,g-in- chi fas8 fbs Tram
y.-The Commander. .Ch.,i ,4ail bs,e nil uuusr TO
draw from the Treasury the money aud other uropert,
Of the fund proyidcJ for in article 20 but his ord sha
be sgned also by The Secretary Of War who shall Keep
strict account Of the same subject 10 examination hy
any member Of Congress Or general officer
Art NNNI-AarpiAs NJ Ms Astlfy faf.V.g.H., Fssf
1t shall be the duty Of The hef TO Al.
wise the President Of any surplus Of she safety and intel
lgcncc fund.- who shall have power 10 draw such surplus
bis order being also signed 10y the Secretary Of Statc
TO enable bin 10 carry out the provisions Of article ,h
Art. NNNiI.- PrisDHrrs.- person after having
surrendered himself herself prisoner aud Who sbaD
properly demetn himself herself such 10 any officer
or private connected with this organization hau s0cr
wards be put DEATH or bc subject 10 snv corpore,l
punishment without 6rt having hsd the benefit Of fair
aud impartial trial. shall any prisoner DC treated with
any Kind Of cruelty disrpspect insult a uccdl, f.ri
" but % shau ue tuc duY " all D. Sons male or fc
male, Connected herewith. az a times ard under All cir
la all h..r...f Al.