The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-04-23
From "a t1e = National Intsligsnssr, april o.

Profoundly sensible of our utter in
biiity not only to sway the emotions, but even
aln the listening ear of countrymen, either at
he North or the South, and turning, as we do, in
orrow and dismay from the thought of that fra
ricidal war with which mensced, unless
Providence shields US from the legitimate conse-
luences of our own rash proceedings, we can now
10 little more than seek to preserve conscience
7oid of offence by lifting feeble voice of remon
STRANGE and entreaty, however it may be drowned
'or the moment by the noise of human passions.
Having in the past implored the partisans of the
Confederate States, on the one hand, and the Adj
with its upholders, the other, to
practise that forbearance which due the part
OF both to the memory of former political associa-
tiOns, if no longer recognized on one part as the
obligation OF present duty we see no reason to
change the counses we have hitherto addressed to
our readers this subject, especially when, as
now, worst fears respecting the evils and perils
of dissolution of the Union seem to be in danger
OF speedy realization, unless aVered, as they still
may be, by returning sense of political prudence
say nothing of bTotherlv loye in the breasts of
the people throughout the North and the South.
As no one at the North supp 1ses that "the Union"
can be preserved by war, and one at the
South should undertake to modest the Federal
Government in the peaceful enjoyment of its egit |
mate functions under the Constitution, it seems to
us that both parties to the impending contest are |
called to stay their hands and arrest the progress
of all proceedings which shall tend to widen the
breach before us, until the people, in National |
Convention, can be summoned to reach defnitiye |
conclusions in this great transaction. 81
As respects the policy of 'coercion,' when en-
ployed against powerful and corfederated States de-
string to be released from the obligations of the
Constitution, we pleased to find identity of
opinion between ourselves and distinguished mem
Der Of President Lncoln's Cabinet. We allude to
MIR. Secretary Chase, who readers will
learn from report of his opinions. as publicly
made on Friday last by Mayor Brown, of Balti-
more, and elsewhere recorded in to-day's htelli-
gencer, is willing to say in the of the dsaf
tected States, eco in peace" But it is obvious
that in the meantime they must keep tie peace by
abstainiug from aggressons on the public proper
ty, of which the Executive is the lawful custodian
until its disposition is otherwise ordered by com
petent authority.
ADVENTURE WITH AN EAGLE.-The Stockton
California; Argus relates the following. We
noticed, a few days since, young eagle was
brought to the city and offered for sale. He was
fine-looking bird, about three months old, meas
uring seven feet eight inches from tip to tip. He
sold into captivity on account of bad conduct
He was taken from the nest three months
since by Mr.. Hanscomb, who resides about fourteen
miles from the city. He was then quite young,
being covered with down. As he increased in
size, he was sufficiently tame to be handled, and
came when called, and was allowed the liberty of
coming and going at his own choice, which he
avaed himself of by soaring out of sight and being
gone several hours at time. Lately, however
having been plagued by the on the rancho
be had become fierce, and clubs at times
resorted to to keep him at distance
lad, aged thirteen years, called the eagle
from tree, holding up piece of meat. The bird
descended with such swiftness that he frightened
the boy, who dropped the meat, when the eagle
made flight at him. The youngster started and
fell. The bird lowered over him, cutched ut him
with his talons, but appeared afraid to seize him
account of the boy kicking his feet necessarily
at him. Mr.. Hanscomb hearing the noise, rushed
to the and seized the eagle by the tip of the
wing, and commenced whirling it about, striking,
at each revolution, he head of the bird against
tree, until he partially stunned him, when the boy
caught hold of the other wing, and keeping the
two wings extended, was safe from the attacks of
the bird. a third person was then called to their
assistance, who threw moose over the eagles
head, and then succeeded in tying his legs, making
him safely a prisoner. Mr.. Hanscomb thinks the
boy would have been overpowered by the eagle
had he not come to the in time, and he sin
cerey wished himself and the boy out of the affray
while making so many unsuccessful attempts to
stun the bird against tree.
THE DELAWARE GRAPE.-Mr. Goodae, in his re.
port, ranks the Delaware the best grape for open
culture. The editor of the Horticulturist pro-
nounces it as the liking of the Natives"-pessess-
ing in an extraordinary degree all the desirable
requisites OF grape for general cultivation, hard
ness, vigor, trui.iulness and quality. Upon this
point, the editor says, a opposition to the Della
ware fairly breaks down. 1t ought to be cOnsid-
cred impeachment of a mans good taste to
doubt its excellence. We want a class of grape of
the first excellence, productive, and hardy to
be suited for cultivation in all sections of the coun
try; and the Delaware, in our opinion. possesses
these requirements to a greater degree than any
other grape that we have. For this reason we
shall adopt it as the standard of excellence BY
which to judge all new comers Ii possesses the
merit OF being not only best table grape but
also the best for wine. 1t is pleasant to find the
great mass agreed on one point at least in regard
to the Delaware. Its melting tenderness, its deli
ciOus sweetness and its delicate vinous spirit glad
paf Ma Plair, for
the merit Of being the first American grape to tru-
ly educate and form the public taste.
WESTERN VIRGINIA.--The National h,teUigencer
OF yesterday, says We mention something not a
rum0r, but the representation of an intelligent
gentleman who came down from Winchester, Vir-
GINA, his residence, on Saturday evening, by the
Winchester and Harper's Ferry and the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad. He states his full conviction
that. so far as the people of Virginia in that por
ton OF the State are concerned they have no pur-
pose whatever of making any direct attack or in
direct aggression on the District of Columbia and
that their sole purpose in bringing out troops is to
MAINTAIN the integrity OF their own soil, and to
observe a sincere neutrality between the Federal
Government and the Confederate States. If such
should be indeed the case, could most gladly
believe, it speaks volumes for the moderation and
good sense of the people of that portion of the
State; and we will add that the policy is precisely
the true one to be observed, not by Middle and
Western Virginia alone, but by the whole State.
De times auOfQ hlrglnld an opportunity to take
up the Godlike Office of mediator-a discharge of
which would now place her high in the position of
dignity and renown.
TENNESSEE TRooPs FOR THE CONFEDERATE STATES
MIR. Newman called in our office on Wednesday,
and gave us the following document, with leave to
copy and publish it
am authorized by the War Department of the
Confederate States to raise regiment of Ten
nessee Volunteers, to be in instant readiness to
march at the order of that Government. If Mr..
Newman will organize will receive as many as
two Volunteer Companies from East Tennessee to
constitute part or parts of nv regiment for the
Confederate States. | must hear from the effort
early, as must soon report progress to the Secre-
tary of War. z. TURyEY.
April Is, 1861.
CAMPBELL WALLACE Dear Sir-I know YOU
well by reputation as a railroad man. and you will
but extend what is offered by all Southern rail-
roads, when you present to W. G. Newman a free
pass for himself and many men as he may raise
agreeable to the above order
THos l.. EsrILL.
VIRGINIA VOLUSTEERs.-About one hundred and
twenty of the students of the University of Vir-
ginia have rendered their services to the State and
Immediately entered upon active service. Fifty
other students have gone further South to offer
their services
The troops at Harper's Ferry were composed of
the Staunton Artillery and West Augusta Guards,
AlbeInare Rifles, the Monticello Guards, the South
ern Guards, the Sons Of Liberty from the Univer-
sity, Scotts and Parran's companies from Gordons-
vile and Barboursville, company from Louisa,
the Orange Montpelier Guards, two Cuipeper Rifle
companies, the Winchester Contnentals, the Win
chester Rifles, Charlestown company, and a por-
ton Of the Fauquier Cavalry.
MILITARY ENTHUSIASM AMONG THE LApIEs.-The
ladies of this city are behind none in the old Com
monweaith in their ardor and enthusiasm in sup.
port of Southern rights. Though they cannot use
the rough implements of war, they can materially
aid its favorable prosecution by supplying mum
tions and comfortable clothing. They have for the
last four days been busiy engaged in making cart
ridges, bed ticks and overcoats for such of our
troops as may be without them.-Alec. Gazette.
FROM North CARoLTNA.-Gen. Ransom of North
Carolina, arrived here last evening, and reports
that every Federal post in that State has been TAKEN
At Fayetteville Arsenal, 10000 stand of arms were
captured, including $4,000 of the most improved
pattern.
The old North State is safe for the Southern
Confederacy.-Ricb.D Dis. of Saturday.
TO THE CLERGY AND LAITY OF THE PROTESTANT