Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-11-23
G. c. McRAE, Sec'y.

CHARACTERIZATION
GOVERNOR WISE AND THE MILTTARY-LA-
Ed, sc.
CHARLEsrowS, Nov 2l.-The excitement or S,,rr,,.,,
morning IN reference TO battle in Clarke county has
completely died oil, messengers having been sent NV
Col Davis, who returned and reported false alarm
But the most exciting event OF Saturday was the arri
val IN the evening Of Mr. Smith Crane citizen of Kan
sas but native OF this town. Mr.. Crane is a pro-save
~ man, and his arrival led our now susna,t,,,
citizens 10 conclude that all right and thar me
had come with news OF dreadful import HI, was immc-
dateiy oeSeged by an anxious crowd and made to re-
eye himself Of auy and everything he knew in reference
10 Brown in Kansas and also the lac had in refer
ence TO a contemplated rescue OF the prisoners Mr.
Crane, Who is beyond doubt an entirely reliable man
stated that the excitement in regard TO the aarr was
very great amongst the anti-slavery men in Kansas
and he knew for certainty that they were nrn.ng
IN large numbers, and that they openly proclaimed
their intention of making Browns rsscue 10
states that at least five hundred can be raised in few
hours notice and that they are determined and d.sn
rate men, and have failed TO rescue Brown finn
the many narrow straits in which he had placed himself
IN the Southern part of Kansas He also states thu,
Brown Is the idol OF the ansAvery ruans of Kansas
aud that he had only to give the command and they
would follow Mr. Crane states that amongst the number
who declare their intention attempt rescue are some
Danites who hold Brown in high esteem After leaving
Kansas, Mr. Crane travelled until he reached ReaiT
ONO where he was taken sick. One night whilst living
awake IN his bed, he says he heard party Of Abolition
lists IN the next room conyersng in regard Brown and
the means OF his One of the men said tbn tbe,
could raise three thousand in less than u hours 70 ~
way OF Baltimore aud Ohio Railroad and that the rescue
would Oe made at all hazards
few hours after the arrival Of Mr. Crane in town the
Hon. Andrew Hunter received a Geographic despatch
from United States Marshal Johnson of Ohio stating
that large number of men, from 600 TO 1000 vere r
ing under the leadership OF John Brown Jr son Of Old
brown and would certainly make an attempt to rescue
the prisoners; thus confirming all that was Tepored b,
Mr. Crane As soon the Of the despatch wore
made known the greatest excitement created but
did not plrtake OF fear Col. Davis Immediately des
patched to GovWise for 500 men, who il was announced
TO the excited population, would be here last evening
As stated above, yesterday morning dawned on IA
beautifully, and preparations were commenced early for
Tue reception OF the Richmond military. Large uulnti-
ties OF materials for becks purchased and the aid
OF the ladies' Sabbath il was solicited i'm making tbau,
up lohI correspondent happened to ,tcp in To see
friend about two o'clock in the afternoon She il Iad
OF much pety and usually attends church nj least tr
times on the Sabbath Judge nv surprise when I on,
tered TO hear the busy hum Of the sewing machine un
der the direction Of Of ladies' who WAS turning
OIL the cotton at rapid rate. Seated around ber er
number Of Charestowns airest daughters busy plying
their needles. One Of thpm, member Of tho church
assured me she did nOt think abe would be held respon
sbo Tor tho sin she was committing, and thought that
Col Davis should respond 10 the question: guilty or not
guilty ia that upper Court when actions win be pass
ed on
At four O'Clock in the afternoon almost the sn,;,s
uaton turned out and made their way to the depot il
was soon announced that despatch had been received
ald the cars would not be in until FIVE o'clock. Zone
what disappointed the fair ladies and gallant beau1 re.
turned 70 their homes whilst the soldiers detailed 10 re.
ceiye the military with large number of citizens re-
NAMED on the grounds The companies TO receive them
consisted Of the Alexandria Rifemen Captain Navre
Mount Vernon Guards, Captain Smith aud the MORAN
Conunentals, Major -. -. Washington and Capt3in
haines all under the command Of Colonel John Thomas
I Gibson.
About six o'clock The sbri whistle Of the iron horse
was heard, aud citizens nOcked 20 the courthouse rnd
vicinity where the soldiers would have to pass The
line was formed under the command Of Colonel Gibson
and CoL Bayly, who has command Of tho Richmond
military, assisting The appearance Of the troops "a.
they marched down the main street was fine and MI
we're impressed With the sOdicry tread OF the yi-ters
Gov. Wise was met by Hon Andrew Hunter and he and
bis stan conveyed % that gentlemans residence IL was
with great difficulty that sufficient accommodation could
be obtained Tor them, coming they did after night
and not having had anything 70 eat for twenty four
hours The companies which 10 ChnrlestoFn were
l the Richmond Grays. Company ,, Virginia Rifles and
/ Young Guard The companies remaining At Harper.
Very Tor the night we're Richmond Blues Montgomery
Guard and HowiHer Company. The latter companies
/ will be brought up to-day.
This morning a company Of 100 horse arrived from
Wauenton Va aud 200 troop, will also arrive in the
train from Fredericksburg and Petersburg You will
see by this that the town will have about 900 soldiers 10
guard u, which ought 20 be sufficient
The companies are now, o'clock, forming for a dress
parade, which creates much excitement al are des
rous 20 sec them.
The prisoner Stevens s recovering from the effects Of
big wounds, and is able 10 walk about in his cell 10
vii soon bo as Well Captain Brown has also re
coveredaud b. getting quite acve He refuses receive
any ministers who counteuance slavery telling them
go home and read their Bibles Rev. Alfred Gdfth had
an interview with him few days since which lasted TOT
nearly m hour principally the subject Of slavery
Ihey quoted Scripture % sustain their views aud had
quite olashing time Oft but neither was able con
vince the other Of the correctness Of their peculiar doc