Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-11-24
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| CuARLrsrowS, Nov. ~.
IL having been whispered that there would be dress
at nine O'Clock In the morning. the ofcourt
house square occupied by large and anxious crowd
at that hour, expectation being tp.toe the
Ichmond military go through the drill Al last Il
announced that the review would not take place until
four In the afternoon, but the crowd compensated
for the disappointment by the appearance of the Rich
mond Grays 50 rank and file, who went through num-
Der Of military evolutions in which could hard
y be exeelled The Grays have the reputation OF being
of the best drilled volunteer companies in the
try, and their performances this occasion fully
tanned their reputation. Captain W. N. Elliott having
been placed in command of the regiments OF
the sickness Of Col Thos T. August the Grays
| der the command of Lieut. Bossieux.
The Virginia Ritemen and Young Guard also paraded
in the morning, and received the pauds Of the large
crowd for their sodicrly bearing. Company did not
parade until the Afternoon. This company has been
gained but couple Of months yet under the direction
OF Capt Cary have already attained high state Of dis
cpne Their dress corresponds with that of the Grays
and the two companies present handsomer appearance
exception of the Seventh Regiment of New York Cap.
Elliott Is held in high esteem by his men, and his inu
ence over them Is consequently great. Richmond has
to be proud of her military which unequalled
by that of any Southern city.
After the dril had been gone through with by the
Grays they employed themselves in various ways pass
ing the time. was much amused at play introduced
by them Main and into which they with
all the gusto of schoolboys Ii called the 'Fox aud
Hounds One man, representing the FOX, would be al
lowed about ten feet start when dozen men, represent
ing the pack of hounds, would dash after the at .
rious rate of speed Another party observed in
street. in front of daguerrcotype wagon, three lying
the ground and three others in standing position who
were having their pictures taken To send their families
and friends behind them in the Of their being
able to return to them until after the close of the
Others were engaged in what they called the "Zouavc
drill which consisted in endeayor excel each
other in running.
MILITARY REVIEWED WISE
At four O'Clock the various companies were assembled
at tho tap of the drum and immediately drawn up
into line, under the command of Col j. T. Gibson The
appearance OF the companies handsome, and the
crowd collected to witness the parade numbered some
fifteen hundred or two thousand persons. The military
in line consisted of the following companies Petersburg
Artillery, Capt Nichols Richmond Grays Lieut. Bos-
sieu, in command; Company r., Capt Cary; Young
Guard, Capt Rady; Virginia Riemen, Capt Miller
Morgan Contnentals Capt. Haines Jefferson Guards
Capt. Rowan; Mount Vernon Guards Capt. Smith, and
Alexandra R1emen Capt Mayre. After going through
number of evolutions Gov. Wise advanced TO the line
which opened ranks, allowing him to pass through The
Governor expressed much satisfaction with the appear
ance OF the military and stated his confidence in their
ability and willingness at all times defend Virginia
soil from invasion from any quarter. After the Governor
had gotten through with the review the companies took
up the line of march, and after marching and counter
marching FOR time the line dismissed by Can't
Elliott Much regret expressed that the weather was
80 incemcnt it married to the beauty of
the display
INTERVIEW THE PRISONERS
During the day the visiting military all allowed
an opportunity to the prisoners. They received
by Captain Brown and his fellow prisoners with much
cordially although Brown remarked of his inter
rogatorS that he objected to being made monkey show
Of To all questions he responded very frankly Justify
ing, of course his action in the INVASION Cook
was rs usual very gcntemanly and communicative, and
spoke frankly to ALL
There considerable talk yesterday evening and
last night the street. in regard the ordering home of
the Richmond companies A number of citizens waited
the Governor and protested against such
arguing that If there any for their coming
here that necessity still existed The result of the
conference was that the Grays and company received
orders TO remain until after the execution Ii il under
stood they will receive their camp equipage to-day aud
Immediately camp out The remainder of the Richmond
The Petersburg artillery, with handsome ied.peces
will remain until after the execution They are fine
looking and well disciplined company and Capt Nichols
Is good officer.
There very heavy rain last night and the duty
of the sen,inels very hard The was complete
ly surrounded by soldiers, and the military surveillance
was the most complete of the season.
The hospitality of citizens is being tested every
housekeeper who afford il having delegation of the
military They seem disposed to do all in their power
accommodate the strangers who loud in praise of
the treatment they received.
INTERVIEW WITH CAPT. BROWN.
Last night, through the courtesy of Capt Avis the
Jalor, was allowed an interview with Old Brown.
was received very kindly by him, and a few minutes
the subject Of slavery introduced upon which he
spoke with the greatest pleasure. He thinks virginans
generous people, but abhors the institution of slavery
Says he made the bunder in holding the engine house
instead OF the bridge. Saws he could have fortified each
end OF the bridge with his small number of men and
would have given our troops good deal of trouble be-
fore they would have surrendered For this great blum
ner he saws he ought TO be hanged! He informed mo
that he had yesterday sold Sharps rifle to Mr. Henry
Clay Ward of Alexandria He also saws he has very
high opinion of Gov Wise, his bravery and chivaIrous
character but thinks he would rather deal with Captain
Henry Clay Pate of Kansas renown than the Governor
then questioned him in regard his opinion on the
subject of amagamation when he responded that al
though he was opposed to it, yet he would much prefer
daughter OF his to marry an industrious and
honest negro than indolent aud dishonest white man
lie also he is perfectly resigned his fate and is
| unconscious of having committed any crime.
Gov. Wise and his staff will leave this morning for
Richmond. lie expresses his intention to have a thous-
aud military here on the day of the execution and will
issue proclamation requesting all good citizens TO re.
main at their homes that day. IL Is presumed that
such proclamation will have very little effect our Y.
| cited community. Yours H. d. b.
IL i probable that there will be attempt made
TO rescue the prisoners, but there Is doubt GOV Wise
will hang old Brown if he has call his aid every man
| south Of Pennsy lyania