The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-09


w. W. Allen commanding preparatory to their departure
hence for home Yesterday afternoon the remainder OF
the First regiment Of Virginia Volunteers, who have
on duty here, took their leave Of u.s. There were two
companies-the Young Guard Capt. Rady, and the Ger
man Rifles, Capt. Miller. The Howitzer Company, Capt.
Randolph also le all under the command Of Col T. p
August Several of tho staff officers who were relieved
from duty for the present, also accompanied
them to Richmond. There are here now-so I
learn from Major G. W. 7. Keany, Commissary-about
five hundred soldiers still remaining, part Of whom
will be- understand, relieved from further duty here
tomorrow and be ordered to their respective homes.
learn from reliable authority that companies from other
sections of the State 10 be ordered here in place of
those that have departed 1t will thus be that Gov.
Wise is determined to keep sufficient force here for all
practical purposes unti after the 10th Of the month
upon which day four Of the remaining six prisoners will
surely be executed
Major General W. B. Talaferro will continue in Z, m-
mand and remain here until after that time when pre-
sumo he will be relieved and ordered back TO Richmond
As there have been some comments made about Col
Davis deposition from authority and the placing of Gen.
Talaferro in command deem it not of place to state
that it was an imperative duty OF Gov Wise place
officer in charge here who had not DISTINGUISHED himself
from holding such position, the with Colonel
Davis There is law of Virginia which forbds the hold.
ing military office, by commission by any who has
been engaged in duel, either principal or second.
Col Davis has acted second TO Jennings WISE Esq
in one of his dues-such, at least understand is the
case II will thus be that Col ID. could not by law
hold the position now SO ably and creditaby filed by
Gen. Ialiaerro. may not be out Of place state also
that Gov Wise and Gen. Taaferro nearly connected
by marriage at least, il not by blood Gov Wscs pre-
sent and believe third wife, was Miss LYONS sister of
James Lyons a distinguished lawyer OF the Richmond
bar and Gen Taaferro married Miss Sally Lyons daugh-
ter Of Mr. L. Apart from these facts, which may have
in forn rNf Tnlta
great distinction in the late with Mexico and is an
officer OF accomplished manners, excellent Abilities and
mistaken, the position of Major General Of the Virginia
forces, by virtue of election by the Virginia Assembly,
who have the eecng Of all general officers the
see It stated in some OF the papers that towing to the
determined persistence Of DR. Rawlings, Of Frank Leslie's
Illustrated Paper the reportoral corps Of the press were
admitted within the limits Of the field OF execution and as
signed position near the scaiiod, &c. &c. Now.
know that had Dr. R. been little less perna in his
efforts he, as also others Of his coare would have had
assigned them far better position His pertinacy de-
feated the object it DESTROYS obtan-vz position
really worth having.
Otis, Of Yonkers, New York. presented letter of
introduction to the Rev. Mr. Waugh, of the
Methodist church, of ihis place The letter par-
ported TO be from reverend gentlemen residing al Yon
kers Mr.. Waugh would not recognise the introduction
believing it to be forgery and Immediately handed the
letter to the authorities Of the place whereupon Mr. Otis
was taken into custody His contradictory statements TO
different parties only confirmed the suspicion that he was
here for no good purpose He has been kept under strict
sent of by Mayor Green Mr. Otis has reason to con-
graduate himself that he was so considerably treated
and not placed in JAIL has been the with several
other suspicious characters who have ntruded within the
limits of the town without having any ostensibe legit
mate business
People from abroad have to cavl at the
treatment they receive when they here as things at
present exist, than have the citizens Of the town and
county, for they put many ANNOYING incon
venences, owing to the peculiar circumstances OF the
case
There very general discussion here by residents
nd gfran from 9TH NJ
state of feeling in the North on the subject OF Brown
his madmanlike attempt.
Many-those who are .ardent as Southern sun can
make them'-hrmly believe that the North, as unit
would gladly see the institution Of slavery wiped ont.
even though it had to be done by blooished others
overpowered by the rays Of "southern sun-ake the
matter more cooly, and believe that there still exists
much OF the true conservative elementn the North Those
VINO take the latter view OF the affairs claim that the
effect Of dissolution Of the Union would be as disastrous
TO the North as TO the South, and in believing So give
duo credit TO the North for having keen and proper ap
probation Of the blessings and advantages showcred UPON
the United States Union-
Of Congress- will be the that os non
Well, few days will prove that 1t is thought by very
ai &c proportion Of those anxious TO hare brush with
the abotonits that the John Brown raid but the fore
runner OF many similar attempts be made by those Of
his immediate followers Harper Ferry, and who are
said to have escaped into Canada The idea that ali who
escaped from the Ferry have gone 70 Canada il scented
Is thought and believed that Of them are still. in
the United States and the report given ont, as blind
threats to destroy by Gre the property of the people Of
jefferson county or assassipate the citizens who dgared
as &c o6srs however think that
dred miles Of Harpers Ferry Charestown Time only
will prove the respective different opinions entertained
that point The spirit Of vigilance has been aroused
and for the future all strangers will be looke upon with
suspicion, and as consequence will be closely watched.
On yesterday ! saw number OF negroes on the
streets, many Of them from the country: they APP
peared contented and happy, and evidently enjoyed
looking at the soldiers and listening the excellent
First regiment they let alone they will rest con-
with their condition, which Is, majority of cases.
far preferable 70 being free and being forced By the
whites whom God made their superiors, TO es
practices for livelihood The condition of the free negro
in the South, as general thing, is nfoely than
even the sevcrest position as slave. The condition of
the free negroes n the North you better Judge Of
That they, as class are debarred from many OF the
dearest privileges that the abolonss claim they can en-
joy at the North If they escape from bondage South
too papable for denial even.
OF the soldiers here who have done the most effective
duty and been kept constantly service the
18th October last the Jefferson Guard Capt j. W. Rowan
are entitled to that credit Since that date they have
never taken on their uniforms except when relieved from
guard duty Many Of the Richmond companies not
very ambitious Of serving sentnes; il fight had
place however, they would have done their share
OF that agreeable pastme, y rve doubt.
Iheard that said by members Of Company F.
Capt R. N. Carey, that wasthc only company composed
exclusively o. gentlemen, Not very complimentary
Virginia Volunteers. That kind OF talk Is in very bad
taste and not calculated to foster spirit of good feel
best material out Of which true and good soldiers
made
surprised to existing, to great degree so
much dissatisfaction among the soldiers about
serving guard. There has been assigned
for duty here until after the l6h the Petersburg rays
Captain Jos. Scott understand, from good authority,
that when Captain Scott asked by General Taiafcrro
if be desired TO be sent home, his reply
Talaferro and my company here TO obey orders
and not 10 ask iavors" That is the right spirit Of a
soldier
On the day Of the execution Of John Brown, he
yyau tn tha ho into
with Mr. sadler the undertaken. Mr. sader drove the
wagon which conveyed him the place of execution.
| 70 herein given rerb1im.-
Mr. sspIER-Captan Brown, YOU much cooler this
moment than am.
CAPT BRowN--That may be So sir. ] have suffered
more from dldence than from any feeling Of physical
fear. have never KNOWN child what that feel
ing 1t Is constitutional with men; they consti.
tionally brave cowardly The hardest OF this Is part
ing with friends.
After the wagon and had entered the field where
in the gaows stood, and during momentary halt of the
column, he again commenced talking.
CAPT BROWN all but the military are excluded
| from the field.