New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-12-06
FROM VIRGINIA.


RicHnosD, Va, Dec, 3, 1867
TIE eighty fourth year of National Independence
found the Federal cluster of these glorious States in
creased from tiiteen to thiitythree aud popula
ton grown from three millions to thirty millions. 1t
slso found the sails of ships whitening eyOry sea-
the flag of our country floating in every cline, and our
name rover on the earth second to none other. In
the worlds history cur growth was unparsleled-not
century old and stretching mighty arms Of power
from tie Atlantic to the Pacific from the Lakes to the
Gulf. All nations sought our friendship. The name
Of IN American citizen was one which swelled the
bosom with pride and secured to all who could claim
it respect and protection in every land where ciyza-
ton regned. And not only in material greatness had
we grown but in art and in science, in philosophy aud
refinement in schools and colleges, our missionary
enterprises asyums and hospitals for every form OF
affection and disease, and in the bright names we added
TO the worlds catalogue of the beloved and the honored
1t was pleasing TO mediate on these things, to exu In
our country prosperity and renown and to reflect that
the honor the growth, and the glory of this favored
land were in keeping as sacred heritage to be
handed down by 10 to our posterity.
But the fiat hes gone forth against so glorious con-
summation Ambition, that bin by which the angels
fell temTts to the betrayal of this mighty trust dsap-
pointed lust of power bowls for disunon, and treason
stalks through the land with brszen front. Instead OF
happy, united, and powerful people, the 4th of
July, 1861, will hnd US broken into fragments, dis
tracted by internal disensions prey to the St great
power which may step in to take advantage OF n
house divided against ITSELF and footballs for schem-
ing and unprincipled politicians. What degrading
spectacle to present TO the world!
And yet, such will undoubtedly be our condition and
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our end should any attempt be made to coerce South
Carolina in the event Of the secession Of that State
That she will secede is no longer matter OF doubt
with the rejecting portion of the people of Virginia
1t IL almost universally conceded here thai there are
now only thiry-two States in this Confederacy; that
the Uuon is already dissolved 1t is supposed that the
Legislature of Virginia which is 70 meet on the 9TH OF
January, will propose @ conference Of the Southern
States. Too Late The precipitancy Of the Cotton
sotes has already rendered it co. There have been no
really 4suniOr meetings held in any portion Of the Old
Dominion vet, and not the slightest unusual military
activity but resolutions have been adopted in several
Of her counties and towns declaring the neIpedency
Of going out Of the Confederscy until further develop
ents OF an aggressive character on the part OF the
Republicans sgain@ the South.
The only military movement In agitation, OF whcn
hear s that party Of gentlemen In this city oontem-
nate the formation Of new volunteer battalion, TO be
armed with doube-bsrre shot guns fve-shooters, and
bowie-knves, and 70 be "subect to the call OF the
q" Governor whenever the rights Of the snte are
" invaded"
Virginia has already $4,000 men, uniformed and
ready TO move 81 moments notice. InS
being no insignificant force and not being apprehensve
of immediate invasion, the people feel quite
safe.
The negro convicts in tho State Penitentary, num-
herring 10 not engaged In mechanical operations have
been awarded according to law to the highest bidders
for their labor, Messrs X. f. & ID. @. Bib. These
gentlemen have an extensive contract on the C1yins-
tom and Ohio Railroad ard arc among the most reliable
and experienced contractors in the United States a..
unServand there were many competitors Tor 'ae SCR
vice. Of tbeee ocnvicts. They are vas' aeH o.
,,,h,s and tho enpeos Of guarding them c"osi'ef-