Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-22


ought hardly to call them fuch, so rough, ilcsd and
ununiformed did they appear msy say there seems
be vast field for improvement noticed, however
that the horses Of the camp much superior 10 those
Of our own army, and could not help INDUCING thu
most nvidious comparisons between them and the poor
old broken down. spawned, heavy roughcoated Knock
kneed purblind, wind broken, condemned things tha
the War Is furnishing cavalry and art ry
or the forces Columbus csn cay nothing, for ou
mission there was TO pry into the secrets OF thei
camp; but discovered that Their was no lack OF iori
and cannon Of tents and stables and judge that the
place is ever taken 1t will be at the expense OF more
lives than the public at present imagine.
COMMANDER MAURYs REPLY TO THE GRAND
DUKE OF RUSSIA.
We Published yesterday the letter of the Grand Duke
Constantine to Commander haury, O. 8. N, inviting hi.
to become resident Of the Empire, in terms and on
conditions the most agreeable and complimentary to the
renowned virgnlsu. The Enquirer of yesterday pub.
fishes the Commanders reply Il is what from his pa:
trotism and devotion we had right to expect In IL:
PRODUCING 1t the Enquirer says:
A priyale letter has, We understand been received
from member of the Grand pukes household explain
ing n detail he e,ac. relations in which he desire. Lieut.
Msury TO be placed towards the Government Of Russia
They are thnss Of perfect freedom The pay and per-
ou.es which he received In Washington are to be re.
mated Ia Russia withou. conditions. Should he desire
IN there the researches which have been Interrupt
ed in Washington the most ample means and facilities
for 60 doing are be placed at bis disposal and should
ne At any time desire TO return to America he will be
perfectly at liberty do Indeed it Is desired that
DO should occupy very much such position IN Russia a.
Humboldt did in Prussia.
The reply of Lieutenant Aaury is such as becomes
the patriot His first duty is to his country When his
native State sin danger and calls to him, he recognzs
q no time to seek ease and advantage In distant
land The yoongs even Of philosophy are, under such
crcumstauces led ATTRACTIVE than the rude tsunderings
of war No time for visiting whsu the invader threat
ems the homestead Liberty and independence secured
and peace estsb she'd be will appropriately manifest his
high appreciation Of the courtesy with which be has
been honored Till then he returns his thanks. Such
/, the spirit which lis letter breathes, and IL Is in htr-
mopy with tbs. of the people Of bis State and Of tho
Confederacy,
Commander Nagry's rely Is IS follows
EIcHxoSp, YIsaNrA,
10th October, 1851.
ADnRAL:-Your letter REACHED me onlya few days
sRo Is ills me with emotions.
In Il am offered the Inequalities Of Q great and
poverful Empire with the Grand Admiral Of its fleets
for patron aud friend Inducements held out such
as none but the most magnanimous Of Princes could Of
r and such Is nothing but stern sense Of duty may
withstand.
home, in the LoGom Of gy family, on the banks Of
the Neva where In the midst Of books and surrounded
by friends am without care for the morrow TO have
the most princely means and facilities for prosecuting
those studies and continuing thos, philosophical a5ors
in which take most delight. All the advantages that
in Washington are with larger discretion, to be
offered me In hussia.
Surely more d,ttering invitation could not be utter
ed! Certainly It could not reach more grateful heart
I have slept upon it. Itis becoming that should be
candid and in few words, frankly state the circums:an
hy wbirh Hpd myself surrounded.
The State Of Virginia gave me brh Within her Dor.
d,rs among msay friends the nearest of kin and troops
of excellent negbbors my chill dren are planting their
vine and fg tree in her green bosom are the graves Of
nv fathers The political whirlpool from WHICH your kind
orcholgh sought 10 rescge me has already drawn hsr
into fierce and bloody war.
In 1885, when this State accepted the Federal Oonsi-
tuition and entered the American Union, she did so with
the formal declaration that she reserved 70 herself the
right to withdraw from for cause and resume those
powers and attributes Of sovereignty which she bad never
dpdy but only obligated Tor certain dennie ana
specified purposes.
When the President elect commenced to set at naught
he very objects of the Constitution and without author
ty law proceeded to issue his proclamation OF OF
April last Virginia. in the exercise Of ths reserved right,
iscided that the time had come when her safety her aI
,ty and honor required her TO resume those delegated
powers and withdraw from the Union. She did 90. She
hen called upon her In the Federal ser
vice TO retire therefrom and come to her relief.
This call found In the midst OF those quiet physical
researches at the observatory in Washington, which
nm nov. with 60 much deicacy Of thought and good
,ess of heart. invited TO in Russia Having been
brought up in the school Of SaeR ghts where had
for masters the greatest statesmen Of America, s'd
among them Mr. Madison. the wsss OF theta all could
no.. and did not hesitate recognised this CALL cousid
red 1t mandatory and formally renouncing all allegiance
% the broken Union FASTENED the southsids Of
he Potomac; there TO renew to fatherland those
rows of eay, service and devotion which the State OF
Virginia had permitted me to pledg. to tn, Federal
Jnou so long only az by serving IT, might serve her.
Thus my svsrd has hcen rendered Ia hsr cause, aud
he tender has been accepted Her soil 70 invaded, the
,uemy ID actually at her gates, and hero am co,ten
ling the fathers of the Republic did for the right Of
elf government and those very principles for the main
enance Of which Washington fought when this his ms
I've State, was colony Of Great Britain.
Toe path Of duty and Of honor IL therefore plain
By following IL with the devotion and loyalty Of true
ailor, / SHALL am persuaded, have the glorious and
proud recompense that Is contained in the "seldons
# the Grand Admiral of Russia and his nobls compau-
ons In arms."
When the invader expelled and as soon thereafter as
he State will grant leave promise myself tho pleas
ire Of trip across the Atlantic, and shall hasten 70
3usss that may there in person, on the bank: OF the
Sevs have the honor and the pleasure OF expressing TO
Ter Grand Admiral the sentiments Of respect and esteem
sith which bis oft repeated acts Of kindness AID the
generous encoursgemens that be has Afforded me In the
,ursuits Of science have inspired bis
Obedient servant H. r. hAuRY,
sgiI Z r1Tla Commander o. g. Navy.
70 q. T. q. the Grand Duke Constantine,
Grand Admiral Of Russia, d. Psssrshufg.