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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-06

nos ECOND SUPPLY NEW
OPENING by SSe STEAMER THIS DAY.
Black elk Manles newest styles and patterns.
Beaut'al Hrrnane shswls.
File shawls article.
Elegant Wasiug suits
Splendid ilernsnes-a further supply.
Most beautiful OrgSndics-ysry cheap.
French Jac3ne's, In great variety worry chea?.
Mourning Coon In s1rsy-smo4s which are very shesp
sps '''1'''-' '''-' sAML NJ PRICE 90
SESsTO THE LADIES AND GEN
&S-SSs. MEN oV TIE CITY or RICHMOND, STATE OF
VIRGINIA AND ALI OTHER STATES We prepared
servants BOOTS SHOES CATERS Of every description
We have entire set Of workmsn Ia employ
ALEX HILL&oo.,
12T Main st, Rchrond Va
f All kinds o. Boo,s and Shoes made to order heretofore
ape AH.too
gGsE SALE,
WE have very large stock Old WHISKY, made frsm
W rye re ms sole at old stand h street,
my27-sm TsrEARNs co
VIRGINIA MAP FOB rs oFsi ,.,,no,,u
Has for sale at ~ cents. handsome Map Of virginia. 10 cases
tI5S o. po'A'' A''' N''''' 'A''- map o. %ssS
DARTON & GUESTIER CLARST WINg-In
ID quart and pint bottles, Of really Gae quality, and at
~T gSsd Ei'e'' for sale by p,1g4 cu.uRER,.yNg
EREsi BUTrZR.
10 fnklns superior Fresh Buter
Just received rom Al a,s county, by Central Railroad today
500 Lrs Fe'cl Blow pS;a;Os mics and ssh for pla
Family, Extra and supcrnna Yiour
WOODS No. Ncrh CarclirS Zoe lisrrinsE.
For sals by, y aOREtTsoN,
my1s-dS, Cor. Gov. and RranErn Streets.
N;aDICINaL BRANDy-Pur' Uia, ana nFanaler,
w Tor medicinal PURPOSES for sale BY ,,,--,,o,,
jel los Main Street .
SmOKTvG ToBACCO.-Cholce Smoking AMI chevil
> Tobacco. for sale by W. PETERSON CO q; Dn.agsi.
P .as b supply f iErts t'.1 co. nr1 SaEse
js, laj Main ttree.
IYARDzE,s RIFLE AND LIGHT INV.ETRv TAO.
ties Complete in one = i9r SST s1s
Book and Stationery store, rs Main 81. y
n Orders from the country must be accom- anied With the
VEAs 90 PACKAGE Impsrl,! and oolqng by
40 BAGS PEPPER, rmen,o nd SIPss, for ssls By
100 KEGS SUPER CARB sAL SODA LRs sALARArUs--
my2S VIM WALLACE sons
y Onn BDLs. LloUoas-vArIous G,sde1 for sale by
Z,VVO my2s VIZ. WALLACE SONS.
1oO PAoKAG Is LARD. Bbls aad nal.s.-.. sale by
It't myas W. wALtAog soSs
sNDMOND,I DAVENPORT s. c.
- OsYER Y1R SALE:
go casks "Bbhet iond'n Porter. di'sss importation,
5000 bus "St Martins" BAT! suitable s=ss7 sni
pOrF,
800 bales CoveE,
lee cases up. 4 :" Stick Lcnr'er,
8oa pkg aunpowder aud Black Teas 81 lDnorta-
uon,
Ia cases Preserved Ginger.
1000 ~ r. Fire crackers,
40 kegs Super Carbonate Soda,
$3.50 lbs. Tohqds Beans,
20 ms Ro' ksHit,
5000 bags Manipulated Guano,
loo baskets Heid,cs Wine
100 do, Il Buckets
Pre- jamaica nun,
Madeira, sherry and Pert Wine,
Henn6ssey Brandy,
ClaretWne,
Mace and Pepper,
Is bills VIZ egsr,
Letter Paper
Soap. myu
GARDEN SgED FOR FALL SOWING.
NJ Early large York Cabbage
no Oxheat do
Do sagarloaf do
Llrge Druulhead do
Do Plat Dutch dc
Early Csullhowers
Round Savoy Spanish
Grimm Curied ksle
Early BATTER Lcttuces
Do Hardy HammeBmth do
| Black and Spanish Radish, for sale by
n ~ ar a
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LAW CARDS.
J. d. KkKFuoT, =. "A~S
KERFOOT d WALLER,
ATTORNEYS AND C0UNSRLLORs AT Law,

> D. kxrroor. .r TEwluH.
KERFOOT d WALLER,
ATTORNEYS AND C0UNsELLORs AT Law,
DALLAS, TEXAS.
NP-prompt attention to Collection and Land Claims.
kyyysKs N Samuel NJ Garland Amlerrt @. II, Va John
Thompson Jr Amherst H. Va Garland Christian yneh
burg Va; Mosey speeo, no. Judge n NJ Burord Dalas
Texas; Hon N II. Darnell, DO. mlSo-dtcly
DAVID :. q. CABELL,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
,RACrICEs in all the Courts Of the counties Nelson and
Amherst He will attend to Law business entrusted
" ~ address Tye River warehouse P o. Nelson Co.. Va
CAMM PATERSON.
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
WILL PRACTICE IN THE COURTS OF
BUCKINGHAM, NELSON AND AMHERST.
ONCE BuckiDgha G. II.
de2t-d6m
PARKE POENDExTER,
ATTORNE Y AT LAW.
Richmond City, Va.
WILL practice in all the oog held In the City Of Richmond
w and counties Of Cheerhe Henreo and Powhstan
oce on the 4h or Pearl and Main Streets the
store OF Noah walker 4 Co de2O-ly
WALTER II. ROBERTSON,
ATTORN GY AT LAW,
RICHMOND, VA,
WILL regularly all the Courts held In the City
w Richmond and ceun.!s OF Henrco Chesterfield and Ame
once No Law Building, vranklu Street de5-sm
PROFESSIONAL NOTICE.
xITOOD EOULDIN and his WOOD BoULDIE, Jr.
have united in Practice Of the law the counties Of
WOOD BoULDIN, IT., WOOD BOULDlN,
Boydton Tslcott Post once,
Mecklenburg county. Charlotte nty.
oc19-ly
J. THOMPSON BROWN,
ATTORN Ely AT LAW,
RICHMOND, VA,
WILL practice IN the Courts the cities Of Richmond and Pc
w tersburg counties Of Henrco and Chesterfield
oce Beivns Block III; str, e. State G. H. au2Tu
EUsTACE GIBSON,
ATTORNEY at LAW.
WILL PRACTISE In the of Giles Mercer Monroe
w Montgomery and PULASKI and will collect and remit pune
tually for all claims placed In his hands.
Post once, Giles Court House, va ylT-
JOHN w. GREEN,
ATTORNEY at LAW,
WILL PRACTISE the Courts Of the City Of Richmond and
w County HencO Strict attention will be given to all bu
,ness entrusted to him. ~ Once for the present. with his
Their WIN Green southwest Main and 7ths eP7-d1y
r. G. 81 B. @. BOULDIN,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
CHARLOTTE COURT HOUSE, VIRGINIA..
Cour;s.-Oharloe Prince Edward, AppOmattOx, Mscsen-
burg and Lanenburg. mylEly
P. g. 8GECEINBDGE.
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
DRAOCEs Courts e BotetOurs and adjoining counties
ts22-iy Ps,tOnsburS. BO.esOur coun'y,vs.
B. B. DOUGLAS, ,. eRxGoaY, ia,
Aylst.s, King wn Old Church, Hanover.
pOUGEAS a. GREGORY
gyyIII attend ali the Courts Of King William Hanover B.
w L. DOUGLAS viii also attend the Courts OF B!ns Queen
,ud Caroline felS-ly
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CtOrrOs OsN BURGs.

HUEEOs OSN BCEGs.
~ Nbsirs Cotton N5laburgs OF various style.
atil $ L.eiIn and heavy reHt Ooii, In store, AID
receiving assle TT cast only az very moderate prices
jrt hENt, PtiNE& Cn.
VIRGINIA CENTRAL RAILROAD
CHANGE OF HOURS
Il g Z z, ~
AN AID AFTER Monday, Juae So,
~ The Mail and Passenger Trains.
VIII leave RICHMOND DAILY A. NJ for Staun-
ton and all Intermediate Way stations connecting
ious VILE Grange and AeXand1 Railroad Trains for
Mana Junction and intermediate StSors At Manassas the
with the Manassas Gap Harosd for wheeling,
Wlacheser 4rpers Perry and all stations the Mana
Road Charlottesville wish ihertrsns for Lyuehbug and
all points West and Southwest Of that place And Other
day vr Tlcsdsys Thursdays and Saturdays for Jackson
Riyer AMI Stations West Of s'euntcp
Hsmaa Browns Stages with the rs!d at Stanton,
Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays and 1T Goshen
days Thursdays and Saturdays, for Lexington.
HANNAH and CcmpAny connect with the Trsin
Tuesdays Thursdays Saturday, NbSro for the Warm
sprngs md JSekson River for The White Sulphur Springs
LeElsburs &c. .
The Ms Train leaves Jacs River On Mondays, WedreE
lei THOMAS DODSHEAD,
General sapert tendent
oIFc. RICHMOND 4 PETERSBURG RAILROAD Co,
Richmond, Va, ssy 3lst. I
change OF HOUR
ON and amer M-ndsy June tie ,raia OF this Railroad will
LEAVE RICHMOND.
Express T. ala daily exc pit Sunday st 455 A. n
no4ajion Monday, Wednesday AID Friday sJl n
Mail DAILY, At - $50 P. n.
Express Train daily At 415A NJ
Accommodation Monday Wednesday and Friday at 500 NJ
NAL Saiu daily except sundays at J.ui z. NJ.
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MEDICAL CARD.
WANTED

WHEAT W tHTED.-Cssh will be paid for both White
w and Red Wheat q all grades from good fair
Receivers will please give 4 call
app r. r soNRRvILLs& CO. 18Th st. nesr oarv
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-06

90 TITO OSN BTEee.
~ 5Hb,r. Cotton O5laburgs, Of various style.
3d. Il $ .ciIn ami heavy REM Oiohi. Ia store, AZ
receiving sale ~ cash only az very moderate prices
lei RENT. P,INE& co.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-06

NB-Prompt attention to Collection and Land Claims.
EyryKxs n = samuel NJ Garland Amherst O. Va; Johl
Thompsop Jr Amherst H. Va; Garland Christian, yneh
bure va Mos,ey Speed, no. Judge N. W. Burford Dallas
Ts.ss. Hon N H. Darnel, do. ml.S0-dtcy
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-20
THE CAMPS At STATEN ISLAND.

TIE ORDERS TO MARCH-DEPARTURE OF TIE FOURTH
AND FIFTH REGIMENTS sIcKLEs yRIGADE-THE
OTHER REGIMENTS ORDERED AWAY, ETC. ETC.
The first intelligence impaired to tho troops in the
city and encampments outside received through
the columns of The HERALD yesterday morning visit
the camps Staten Island half dozen in nun
bcr and scattered considerable distances made this
very apparent 10 reporter. Having early visited
them there not word OF their Immediate departure
was manifested and expressed by the different regiments
beautifully located along the shores Of harbor
the beautiful emncnces overlooking the same, by the
early visit of a reporter who down inquire when
they would start for the seat of war.
The list of regiments stationed on the island are
numerous than readers Of, and the only
matter Of regret in connection with such force Is that
greater number is organized and prepared to depart
they arc all anxious to do in defence Of their country
Thsc regiments the island will receive with delaht
the orders TO march and indeed scc the visit OF re-
porter these regiments have received the forward order
These the Fifty fifth Frcnch), the Second Fire
lorayes and the Fifth (Skles brigade) This latter reg
ment have orders to leave the Second Fire Zouaves
Wednesday and the Fiftynth very afterwards.
Not doubling the patriotism Of these troops il il matter
regret that they have evinced spirit OF
the suddenness of1the order But men eplistng for
the service Of their country, when their best
efforts required for the maintenance of the
government under which they live, and which
has been hitherto blessing to the naturaized
well as the native born citizen must aot
CARL At the first orders that call them into active
The experience Of the prompt and necessary
taken lately by Gen. McClscn establish obedience and
We are inclined to say that those regiments ready
march, and that no petty will deter them from
the performance Of the gallant and patriotic duties they
have undertaken.
with the sole drawback of the unexpecedness Of the
order, the aen in camp the island axios 10
meet the foe. The emergency. however, which calls
them action viii be incentive enough for their prompt
compliance with oldas. AZ have said before, the
following regiments are under immediate orders for
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-20
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.

ALEXANDRIA,, August 10, 1861
In tho 81 rnish yesterday at pohck Church Captain
Boyds company OF Philadelphia cavalry behaved most
noby chariug after confederate cavalry for three
miles.
Jacob Beck who slain lived at 80 Beck street, be-
low Swanson. He was buried with military hanors.
John Williams living at No. 1I0 South Wa.er street.
and Washington Lancaster No. liz Passaytnk road
taken prisoners by becoming detached from the
main body Tvs Of the Conlederatcs Snowndo have
beer killed.
The Court Martial in session here, Investigating the
charges preferred against Cslone Miles adjourned today
until tire 18th of September The prosecution had closed
and five witnesses for Colonel Miles had hoard when
order received from Washington adjournng "a o
Conrt and granting frlough to the Colonel up that
time The ohjec. Of the order not publicly known
BY order Of the Provost Marshal, between forty and
fifty b.rrek Of porter ale and lager beer to-day
emptie into the street. the progretors persistng SELL
ing to the soldiers after repeated warnings.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-20
THE HUDSON COUNTY ARTILLERY.

This company, commanded by Captain Hexamer quar-
tered at the Otto Cottage Hobokcn leaves for the seat
Of to-day. This the first artillery company that
rendered their to the government, but for
unknown reason they held back until after the
battle at Bull rum when II that tho government
lost time in calling them into immediate
vice. They number one hundred and nifty men, all Of
whom have seen active service in the late European
ways-most Of them having served under General Seiger
The only American connected with the company is Lieu
tenant @ J. Ho also Acting Quartcrmaster. Lieutenant
Ho has served with distinction in the Indian and
held commission under General VIM. Walker, OF the
fiibusers The officers fofows:-Captain J.. Hex
amer; Lieutenants, Frudlien, Werner, Lenz and Hon.
They will proceed to Washington when it is presumed
they will be transferred 10 General Fremont's column
They take with them six pieces Of rife artillery.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-20
THE RAILROADS AND THE TROOPS.

The New Jersey Railroad and Transportation Company
having receveda Geographic ORDER direct from the War
Department. ohave the aforesaid road in readiness
the immediate transportation Of large bodies of troops
they all day yesterday busy occupied in collecting
from distance passenger BY evening, Mr.. Wood
ruff the Assistant superintendent announced that this
road was fully prepared 20 meet any demand matter
how large In and about the depot what appeared
ntermnablc strings Of cars, with proporonate
OF engines.
Late in the day dispatches were received informing
fhcm that various bodies Of troops prepaI pas
this way.
On Sunday fifty five cars with baggage and troops left
this depot
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-20
IMPORTANT ARRESTS IN PHILADELPHIA
AVAILABLE TROOPS. ETC.
PHILADELPHIA, August IA, ]

PHiIAnELrBiA, August IA, 1861
Pierce ~ was arrested this afternoon By the United
States Marshal, by order of Secretary Cameron. He
taken New York this evening, route for For; H,-
milton.
The Of Pierce Butler followed by the arrests
Of VIM. b. Reed late Minister 20 China; George NJ Whar
ion United States District Attorney Charles Brcwg
ExCocctor of the Port and David Saoman II is stated
that Buffers caused by Intercepted letters,
giving info nation TO the enemy.
number Of Coloncs Of the various unorganzed rcgi
mcus met Colonel Hior the Secretary Of state, this
evening and reported the numbers aud conditions of their
troops.
Companies sufficient FOR four regiments able 10
march Immediately, and others will rapidly follow
cordng TO orders There least fifteen thousand
available troops in Philadelphia
General Peasanton WILL in good season, issue orier
calling his home guards together.
Colonel o'Sicr's Irish regiment, Colonel Chanfys rgi-
ment and n regiment Of cavalry are among tlose ready
for emergency Military enthusiasm is increasing.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-20
THE CASE OF Mr.. sERREll.
The Case OF Mr.. Serrell and HIS 5000, 900
Intended for tho south-Thc Suspected
Rebel Sent to Fort Lnfa ycttc.
TIED STATES COMMISSIONER COURT.

CUMNJSSIUNEK
Before J. Buchanan Henry, Esq.
AUGUST 10.The United States Thomas Steele SesreH-
II will be recoleced that the accused was arrested
board the steamer Persia the arrival Of that vessel at
Jersey City, few days since and that he had 500 in
Bank of England bills with him. As to the possession Of
money 1t is offence, may say, against any citizen OF
any quarter Of the globe to be she holder Of largo
amount of money; but when n publicly boasts ol
being favorte and fortunate messenger Of the rebel
States il assumes another aspect.
The called on to- day.
United States Marshal Murray informed the Commits.
soner that by the order OF the Secretary received from
Washington this morning. the prisoner (sefrcii had been
transferred to Fort Lafayette to await further orders from
the Department Of State
Commissioner J. b. Henry then endorsed the warrant
Of arrest 10 The effect that the prisoner discharged
from further examination and any other progress under
this warrant.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-20
THE MICHIGAN TROOPS.

DETROIT, August 10, 1851
Five regiments OF infantry under State authority and
two independent regiments which have been accepted by
the War Department, partially filled up and Differed
and the men in camp in different parts Of the State
Of the regiments have been uniformed as yet but u is
understood all available camp will be moved for
ward during the week, under the order Of tho
War Department
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-20
MAJOR GENERAL FREMONT,s STAFF.

Major General Fremont has offered Captain Thenlss
Francis Meaghcr OF the Sixty ninth regiment the posi-
ton Of Abide Camp with the rank of CooneI This is
done in recognition a the services Of the gallant Irish
regiment. Captain Mcasher has not yet replied, awaiting
the action of the officers the regiment with regard TO
its future u,vements, which will be determined at
meeting to bc held on Wednesday evening next. a. the
city arsenal
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-20
REGIMENTS FROM MASSACHUSETTS, AND
NEW HAMPSHIRE

BosToy, August 10, 1861
The order from the War Department hasten troops to
the seat Of war is being actively responded to- and
probable that five regiments will leave Massachusetts
during The present week.
New Hampshire will shortly send forward three regi
ments and battery Of artillery.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-20
NEW JERSEY TROOPS FOR THE SEAT OF
WAR.
TRENTON, August 10, 1861.

TRENTON, August 49, 1867.
The New Jersey troops have orders to leave
morning, at eight O'Clock whether the companies
full or not, or equipped not 1t produces no little
element. The State authorities very active Ten
companies partially filed, and bcre and others
are coming.
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THE REGIMENTS IN PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA, August 10, 1881.
There are now thirty-onc skeleton regiments in ths
city, composed average of three companies each
The latest army order will doubtless have the effect Of
merging them and Philadelphia will be able to send
army of nine ten thousand men.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-20
ANOTHER SECESSION PAPER CLEANED
OUT--A MEMBER OF CONGRESS BURNED
In EFFIGY.

EAsTON, Pa, august fS--IU 7. ".
The Office Of the Sentinel paper advocating peace and
compromise Is now being Quilted by mob
Col Philip Johnson, the member OF Congress elect from
this district has burned in egy, and made to show
his colors The ri0 SIN prevails aud there i great
element.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-20
THE REBELLION.

THE REBELLION.
Important News from
Washington.
The Threatened Attack on the
Capital by the Rebels.
>c>.rs-~>~-~->c,~o~~~~~.
Reported Flank Movement from
the Maryland Side.
THE STAFF OF GEN. MCCLELLAN.
European Rebel Correspond
ealce Intercepted.
NEWS FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
~->>v>.-,-~~>~~>>~>~~>>>
MOVEMENTS OF MAJOR GENERAL WuuL.
>~~~~~>~~>~~~~~~~>-O~~
THE REBEL PRIVATEERS.
Captures by the jeff. Davis and
Sumter.
Reported Capture Of the
Sumter at Curacao.
IMPORTANT ARRESTS IN PHILADELPHIA.
TROOPS FOR WASHINGTON.
>~~~o~~~~~~~~~~.o~--.-~>~~
Enthusiastic Response to the Call Of
the secretary Of War.
0asat Activity Among -ahe Neyg
-Xerk Regiments,
&c, &C., &c.
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Lieut.J Mix Second Dragons, has been detailed by
Gen Mcclellan to drill Col Ven Aliens regiment of cava
ry from seohare county, New York; which is under
command cr Lieut.. Col. S. III. Mix.
APPOINTMENT OF A SUPERINTENDENT THE AGRI-
CULTURAL DIVISION OF THE PATENT OFFICE.
Mr. ssac Newton, of Delaware county, Pa, has been
appointed Superintendent OF the Agricultural Division Of
the Patent Office, vice DR.. Locke, Of Indiana resigned
having been appointed Paymaster in the army.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.
The President has appointed lanes Z. Dalliba of Colo
RADIO, District Attorney of Colorado Territory Also Robt
G. Hefjc. Justice of the Peace for this District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-10
GEORGETOWN.
Correspondence of The Star.
GEoRsErowS, April 10, 1861.

GEoRsErOwS, April 10. 1861.
At a meeting OF the commissioned officers o,
the eighth regiment OF District Of Columbia
militia, held AZ Forrest Hall Yesterday afternoon
In obedience 10 general orders No. Z, Col Coke,
Lieut.. Col. Hollingsworth, Major Hill Adiutant
Davidson, and most of the csntaiu, and Iisgten'
aats were present
Col Coke stated the object Of the m Getting; after
which, the relative rank Of the company officers
was determined by date ard by lot az follows :
Sapnlns-lst, John l.. Kidwell; ID, J \ Mackie;
ga, John Marburv, il 4th, VIM. n Dougsl; 5th,
J. Bogue; Sth VIM. r. Collins; two vacancies.
tirst l.ieute1ants-lst, John - Berry; ID James
J: Barrett Sd, William Cruikshank; lth Daniel
Major; 5th. w :. Hunter; 9th, John w Pearce;
7th, John nj. Waters; sth, WIN Laird; two va
cancies Second Lieutenanu-1st BENJAMIN r
bury; lth. Thcs J. Waters; 5th, Wm A Gordon,
u 9th, w. Magruder; 9TH, p. NJ. Petit; 9Th,
Mayhem Platter; two vacancies
We learn that the muster rolls for ten com anies
In this regimental district are already made out
and that the companies will be organized imme-
dlately. They number from 90 70 l2O men each,
ana are deslgnated as usual, alphabetically, from
to n. The vacancies will probably be allied
and the assignments OF officers 20 companies made
In a few days, Of which official notice will be
given. Have any OF your Washington regiments
made the same progress towards an organization
IL was Company A, Anderson Rifles, Of our
city, to which the flag was presented on Monday
and not Company c, as stated in Yesterdays Star
There Is some talk Of Q union OF the Potomac
Light Infantry, Capt. Mckinney, and the Scott
Rides, Capt Burroughs, towards forming a bat
talon
We learn that the Potomac I.igh, Infantry.
Captain Mckinney, and the Darlington Home
Guards, Capt Goddard, have been ordered 70
report at the War Department at three O'Clock
this afternoon FOR special service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-10
virginia Couyeptisu.

RICHMOND, April 9-The Convention being in
Committee OF the Whole, the tenth resolution Of
the series heretofore reported was taken IN Mr.
wise offered the following a substitute:
he people Of Virginia hereby declare their
consent TO the recognition Of the separate indie
Tendencies Of the seeded States; that they shall
be treated with as independent powers; and that
proper laws shall be passed to effect their sepa-
ration"
This was adopted by vote Of lbs against 20
The eleventh resolution was taken up when
MIR. Wickbam offered an amendment, declaring
In the justice Of the people OF the Other
states appealing to them for a satisfactory ad-
justment by the adoption Of amendments 70 the
Constitution hereto appended, and declaring that
definite refusal or neglect Of the Non-slavehold-
ing states TO accede 20 such amendments should
and would result in total and final disruption
Of the Union.
Mr.. Goode offered an amendment, declaring
further that in such event Virginia viii feel com
PEELED TO resume her powers and throw herself
upon her reserved rights
Mr.. Goodies amendment was rejected S,
against 20; and MIR. Wickham's amendment wa
also lost-57 against s..
In the eleventh resolution declar ng that the state
OF Virginia will resume her powers in the event
OF failnre TO receive satisfactory responses; re-
jected-5i against 20.
Pending the recess private advices that steam
ers Were seen OF the mouth Of Charleston harbor
and that Fort SumterSras 20 be reinforced az all
hazards, produced a decided sensation within and
outside Of the Convention.