Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-03

RICHMOND, Va, June Il, 1851.
It's scarcely possible to convey to those on the other
side of the Atlantic correct idea OF the enthusiasm that
prevails in the Confederate States. The English nation
has much learn regarding Southern institutions and
and people home must be prepared by and
by 10 have their minds dsabused of many old prudces
and preconceyed notions, which prevent them from
forming right conclusions respecting the present position
of men and things in the Southern States The civil
war which now threatens 10 deluge the country with
blood has been long expected For years the tendency
of things has been Fastening the crisis which at length
has arrived and the result Of which II Is impossible to
predct The people here complain bitterly OF the policy
Of the North with regard to them; and now that war
has been declared they seem prepared and determined
10 defend their territory and maintain their seligovern
meut, with whatever sacrifices the struggle may be at
tended.
During nv Journey through Tennessee and Virginia,
found but one spirit pervadng the inhabitants and be-
eye that these States OF the Confederacy are periecy
indicative of the feeling and determination that acuate
the others The call for troops made by President DAVIS
has been readily responded to by all classes iouths
belonging the first families in the country have, In
many instances entered the ranks Of the Confederate
army, while others maintain whole companies at their
personal cost Clergymen, counselors physicians, men,
in fact of the highest social positions have unhesstng
" given up their homes, quilted their families, and re-
signed their prospects in life TO accept the doubtful
chances of could nairate many touching incidents
which came under my personal observation, such as
Young taking leave Of their aged parents husbands
OF wives and fathers of children In journeyng through
the country the at the railway depos were often
Of heartrendng description, and made me feel acuely
the horrors of civil war which bids fair to decimate
the population aud turn this beaueous land into unver
sal desolation and woe
The military aTdor and aptitude OF the people here are
remarkable. There is lack of volunteers for they
continue to pour in continuously from the various &C.
cedng States. All the ordinary resources OF the numer
Gus railway companies have failed, so that luggage
wagons have be employed and even temporary cars
improvsed in order TO despatch troops 10 the seat OF
war. IL is surprising how, in so short time tens Of
thousands OF men could have been drilled uniformed and
equipped and prepared TO meet the enemy. Many Of
the costumes are exceedingly becoming, others are pic
turesoue but most Of them made more for use than
show The weapons used by the troops are OF varied
character and embraced everything from MIME riffs
20 bowe-kne In this respect the Federal troops have
the advantage as from the abundance OF rides at their
disposal they not compelled TO make virtue oil ne
cessity and seize any arms that may be within reach
ne officer said 10 the other day that he would pay
any OF money could he but procure one hundred
English rissTo give his company So far as regards
weapons however, the Confederate army is better oil
at present than it some few weeks ago. Arms are
being had somewhere, Notwithstanding the blockading
Of the ports, and there Is sufficient ammunition am
toll to last for two campaigns There ia abundance
Of provisions also in the country although different
Impression widely obtains in the North. Indeed know
upon the best authority that there are sufficient prov
ions now stored 10 supply the army for at least six
months The last and principal purchase OF stores was
fortunately completed the day before the blockade was
proclaimed
SCENES IN RICHMOSD-HoPEs or RECOGNITION FRoN
ENGLAND AND FRANCE.
The city of Richmond presents singular appearance
l. ia literally eemiDg with soldiers and scarcely man Is
10 pc met with in the who does net wear mill
ary costume Tho hotels crowded TO Inconvenience,
aud one perpetual round OF excitement prevails from
early morn TO dewy eve" Business, matter OF course,
il entirely suspended and every is eagerly looking
the issue Of the present struggle and wonder
ing what course Engand and France but especial
~ the former will pursue with regard 70 the existing
ToSts c5fStiy u Great Britain Tor her countenance
ana recognition believing that eventually such course
of policy would prove mutually beneficial and hasten
the termination of the struggle in which the country is
now Uuhappiy engaged
WHY THE REnKLs EVACUATED HARrER's FEERr.
The object Of the Confederate army in evacua,ing Har
pe Ferry was 10 co operate with troops in the rear and
especslly with those under command Of General Beau
ard AT Manassas Junction. which opposes the advance
Of the federal army from Alexandra. Alter this move
msnt tho enemy retired from Romney, position which
he had only taken the day before aud fell back upon
Cumberland, about one hundred aud thirty miles from
Winchester, which city the forces at Harpers Ferry now
occupy This strategic movement on the part OF the Con-
Tolerate amy is much appauded for 1t Is likely to in
srtupt very seriously the plans OF attack formed by Gen
erll Scott Every here expects that serious and
sauguiuary battle will take place in very few days.
WORKING or TIE MORRILL, TARIFP.
In the House OF Lords on the 2h OF July, the earl oil
said he was anxious to ask the noble duke OF
oste question of which he had given him private no
de- TIER lordshps would remember that about three
or four months ago their attention was called to the pro-
mitigation OF new tariff by the United States Of Amer-
c.. The house was perfectly aware that very large
cnorton ot British goods sent from this