The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-29
FROM PETERSBURG.
SPECIAL coRaEsroNnEseE oF THE pIarArcH. ]

PETERSBURG, April q, 1861.
Three companies of the Second Regiment of
South Carolina Volunteers, Col kershaw's s
Regiment, arrived in this city at O'Clock this
morning, and were welcomed by a large as
sem blage of ladies and gentlemen. Had the
hour Of their arrival been generally known
the vast square in front of Jarratt's Hotel
would have been inadequate to accommodate
them. As it was, the reception they met
with was undoubtedly most gratifying to the
several corps. After breakias ting at Jar
rats they were escorted to The Richmond
Depot BY the Home Guard, the streets through
which they passed being literally oVerhuns
with flags of various descriptions ana de-
vices. at the corner of Bank and Sycamore
streets the companies were halted, and gave
three rousing and enthusiastic cheers tor 4
beautiful Palmetto flag that was hung over
the street in honor of South Carolina and her
brave troops From every window, door and
balcony on their route, they were greeted by
the waving of handkerchieis from fair hands,
and encouraging smiles from sweet lips,
which brought forth cheer upon cheer in re-
sponse. On arriving at the depot, the troops
were eloduentiy addressed by Judge L. ).
GholsCn, who spoke in merited terms of the
brave stand their noble State had taken and
main tanned from the beginning of our present
difficulties, and expressed his confidence in
the success of the Southern cause, when suS-
tained by such brave hearts and willing
hands. Capt. Casson, who, in the absence OF
Col. kershaw, commands the troops, replied
| in appropriate and patriotic manner.
The beautiful silk flag presented 10 this
Regiment by the Charleston ladies, was the
| cynosure of all eyes, and created general ad-
mira ton. All honor to the gallant yolun-
| teers of the Paine to State, who so robly and
| so promptly respond TO the call of Flrginia.-
Their services will be appreciated
novel but in terest ting feature OF the pres
| pnt contest is the conduct of the negroes -
They need no forcing, not even persuasion
but yolunt most willingly 20 assist in any
| manuer they can be of service in our defence
| Besides the 400 who left this city for Norfolk
| 10 aid in the rection of batteries below thai
| city, hear of a number more, who, not viii
| ling TO be outdone in patriotic duty, have
cCme forward and offered their services. And
| this is not all. Those who are able to do 50
| contribute money: one man, L hear, mas
| given much 500 to aid in deffayin
| their expenses.
| to contract with Gov. Ellis for the purchase
| of arms for the use of the new companies
| now forming in our city. North Caroline
| having recently seized a large quantity of fire
| arms she Will, of course, spare us portion
| of them.
has resigned his position in the U. ). Navy
| and accepted a place in the Navy of Virginia
| Heis stationed for the present on James River
The Home Guard, Capt. ID. q. Potts, nov
| number nearly 200 strong, able bodied men
| Each day they parade, they appear with fu!le
| company, and with but one drawback-th
| members are allowed 70 arm themselves a
| they please. aud the dissimilaritv i'll thei
weapons, is striking but uncou,h
A new Cavalry Company, to be called 9TH
Home Guard Troop of Cavalry was organ
ized last night, and elected William Pannill
Esq, Captain. MIR. Pannll is IN eegan
| gentleman, and will make an excellent officer
The business OF the city is entirely sus
pended. Mon CRUK.