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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1861-03-21
VIRGINIA STATE CONVENTION.


Rscusoxs, MarcA IL
Ar. Tyler clossd his spss~A today as.isss
~ adoption of ths Psses prvp-.ss;oss q -
oes's a border sAss Ceasre.r.. He ds.irsd
Vhg'siA - pss forth m sltina,sn d,.a.dise
fsn asd ample security - th< Only eo.x;sio. q
rssnasnssg n Ne Union. lie thinks such ,~cs
srity' II gaarassr~d. might ultimately hrisg bsuk
the Cotton States. Virginia eanno, eniss 9Th
out them.
The speech vas generally ecseiiAsovy bot
upequisoeaiiy for Southern r,sLts
The propositions we're referred 20 de com
mittcs
MARCH l3.-In the Cos,en,ioa to-dsy. Mr.
Conrad advocated ,be majority report lie
maintained the legal rigL, of sses-.,sa bat
Thought the prcpa policy VA. to make pr,p-
or demand for anenAs,.nt. "a ths Constitution
and he thought the Ner,h would serr.i. To th.m.
lie stated that future rrport vould make
these propositions. and he had no doabt they
would be acceptable TO the Convention
MAscH ia series Of rsos rrsolu,ious.
Wrapped in an American flag Nm the people
Of Norfolk county, we're presented IN Coa,sn-
ton to-day and tabled. Anti sece,.ssa rr.oiu-
tons were also offered and tabled.
Mr.. Goryin offered an Amendment TO - ~
Port Of The Federal Conmittes, proposing sse.s-
sion with . view to eventual reson-tructioa. =
IL was ordered to be printed.
Mr.. Randolph, Of Richmond, to-day made q
speech against the peace propositions. isvoring
secession. Without concluding the Coa,eA,ion
adjourned.
NAacH ls.-The subject Of the equality Of
taxation gave rise in Convention o-day to an
excited debate between the Eastern and West
ern members. No action was takrn.
communication from the MARYLAND Com
missionsrs ON the subject Of the Border State
Conference was referred and ordered to be
printed.
The report Of the Committee on Federal Re
lations Was taken up, when Mr.. Randolph made
asPecch. Without concluding the subject, the
Convention adjourned
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1861-03-21

SD- Mrs.. Noulder. wife Of Mr.. W. kesIt
err. Of this town, made quite . ssrssv sseaP.
from death. on Monday last. BY her sieshinx o.
eidentAlly taking ere BY spark from stow.
She was partially en'elOp.d in hanrs WIN Oh.
had the presence Of mind tn throw around her
person quantity Of be'l-clo,hing near at hand
and by the timely assistance OF her n.ig hSor,
who heard her screams, the han-s were .Ins
guishcd. but not until her hand. and portion. u
her body werr se,cr,ly burned
Observation-Disclosures r.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1861-03-21
CAsTLE PIScxNEY,
Charleston 4 a

Ny Dear Friead-I arrived here AZ last. and
am sorry J ever saw such place. II ! could
get nut VI q, ! would do ., With the u,mo.,
pleasure We arrived on Sunday morning At >
O'Clock and were Immediately taken 20 Castle
tne.aey, where ne we're so 10 wogk (on
Sunday morning tool Transporting two heaSv
4o-Poundsrs ~ the wharf
We are trrAted worse thaa neRrosa hsrs.--
We don't get enough % sae, aad What We do o.,
- OF the eoaFSesi sod moss common acser,p,,,su.
" you hear Of any 0ne getting tha southsrn
hsais Fever - stroagIy - had IL. jast show
h',n shts, Sad " u doss sot caru him nothing
VII but, however. 70 drop . sabicct which.
Shrneter think q q drives ne alrno.t 90 the
Po'n' % drowning myseIf, ! will trsas of sthsy
matters, SC, As.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1861-03-21

6wThs no,ii6catiuhs Il ths PeF,onai Iiesf.
y bill ~ Massachusetts have pss-sd bob
.e,Anehes q the ierislstarv q hat STAT AL
Il 10 behaved will rsosss de asssnt u IN Os'.
srnSg. Tisess modi6estions relieve he Presesi.
la~ q aany u ts Objectionable and uhroa''-
,atiaaal f.atarrs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1861-03-21

The IisSvaFd Associations Of PhiIs-
seipeia l. one oftbe most relia DE Institutions
IN iis sphere u benevolent eiIort 10 tie Union.
y has -ouiinoed iss labors for the rrlief q the
afaieted' wiih undiniisi.hed Effort. ,.',roash the
late season q faAsoiAl distrvs., snA {. ,ee,s all
ociaAaa. aPoa With iis accustomed p oDpti-
taae. We eommsnd iAe Association 10 y ublie
s'ien''ou cid much confidence IN tire iniea.. ~
snd professional skill Of n, manag,r.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1861-03-21

n~Ths NorFpik Herald states that tNFf'
signed ~ Oser 400 persons in ihs eiiy a fos's
nssth. MS hes nest " Nsrsrs. lisiladay asa
White. deiaSaiss frusn Norf.sik eossty, rsqufsi
ing ti.ola 81 "staad ~ shs L sson aatsi the ia''
iink - broken i ss1 hat on eqaaliy - ia'r'
hss baeB ssnt h. GeBeFai GesfRs Bios dsisgs's
froan Noffolk 9th The sasns rsqassi
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1861-03-21

~ During the past ihree months four hun.
drsi and sevsnty persons have boca tiiied snsi
vounde'i BY ths Indisns " Tetas
u III ioss 80 30 great Notwithstanding lhs
pFe-opee ~ ncariy ons- hail che sstse miliiary
force x he Uaitsd states What viii h h. uhss
shs withdrawal shsIi Asm sis u, smsisy a
TsEHs anpssseetea
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1861-03-21

~ Any of our readers afflicted With Ser
fula or serofuious complaints, ~ill do we'll to
read the rrnark. in our advertising eolusa.
rcspscting IL. But little Of the nature Of ~.
disorder has been known by the people. and
the clear s.Posisss Of it there given. will prov.
acceptable and useful. We have long admired
the searching and able manner in which Dr.
ArrH treats every subject be touches; whatever
has his attention NJ all, has great deal Of !,
be masters what he undertakes, and no one Who
has particle OF feeling for hi. afflicted f.Ilo-.
man, eau look With indifference upon HE labor.
for the sick. Read what he says Of serefuls
and sec in hov few words and how clearly 10
tells us more than ve all have known Of The
insidious AMI fatal naalady.
Sna, PAiisdelpkia, Pa.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1861-03-21

sETtr voolen fsetory oscupisd " hsssr,
bsiisy a iieunan, noas Grsen -yring Frsd
agiek oguntg 49, esfiFciy deaffoyed ~ 6rs -
ika 10 instsnt. ssisilirs iass apyn III 50
81 80 49, hat s3ao9 No iussrsnos u
oTiFia u Ne hrp y ssfFibussd 70 scqsisat.i
causee
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1861-03-21

FeHIsS Asovr rHs TasAsos % Tuioos
LesteFs received from . Prousisent array ossesr
~ san Antonio state that ihc eonsiuei q wiEE'
exeitsd great indignation. ADD While lsse, ~
losiiy Of the troops we're IN favsr q Ne sosaA,
~ they nndsrsiood IL csosc. II diser.nos, sAsy
wsre opposed 10 he disruptios of The Uh'oa' 90
Ne disisas..laaeAi o. The fo-crs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1861-03-21

In II usiss 10 rssPssA ~ Appo;.sas we dsL
ssss's re. sseA cosgsssaissai Disslkss.
t~wsA... sAly rssa - si.s ~ rs..-
BE 40 hs,sssssss sa0pasA. We sbsssvs ~
~ psssssdiaes = pshliaAsA tAss ssr fissd
Hnssnssos eeesss.d IL Cssvsasia. with
Giunn1 abi1isy-EA. .FS,, Pr,T
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1861-03-21

aer AHanng ~ gFa,isztes - ~ Peupsyi's
aia Aeifsl teilege. re esd ~ sass = ~
yeang teHnetosa, y. A CsAaapa~ 80 y
W. ,. cssfssaa vi ~ easpesflE ~
ear brss st.Ass
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1861-03-21

Al election foy sehooi Con1ni..;ouss. -.
held on Saturday. We usdsnsasa th., \
many q The districts The contest vas unususlly
spiriied We have no, set besn favored .ith
Lat Of the soccessfal osss throughau, th.
County. Rev ~. q. Norrii. asd Caps. y n
CsyrnnG were siee'sd fer he aissrie,, ~
Chasles'ova These gentlemen viii, no soub.
prove erninontiy acceptable.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1861-03-21

Marx the PEophsey.-fha CAarIossss-
vilis VA Review ~ ths lsth contains shs f,l.
lowing Suggestive paragraph
The Eastern extremists will iasuii and d.
nounse the Western membcrs a de Convee.
toe sho dihrf frysu them until fhsy drfre ,he
West into aHfagonism vith tia Past. lost A. fhe
estrrsse pro slavery southefn msa rAisod he
at0gts ~ The North
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1861-03-21

prrhe barn q MsasDHH Hnls. Esq- s..,
isetown. N ihis cogsfy, va destroyed b. fss
~ Wednesday psorsisg wesk. Also Ne car.
rag house. cora hsuse, uith 900 kAnss q
corn. seariy sil his fsFming inplensnts Ge.--
I"~s saeeo--suppossd - b. ~ wvsk 81 an 10
sssdiay.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1861-03-21

SD-Angus w. McDoasld.s Esq, has made
bis report Of the results Of his mission 10 Eng.
Land on behalf Of the State Of Virginia, 70 pro
ours evidence in relation 10 the boundaries be-
tween the State and the States of NORTH Caro-
lima, Tenpos-ee and NAryland. The report b.
able and interesting. proving hat Mr. AeDoa-
aid performed his mission with much seal, 6slel.
icy, and success We make the following en-.
traet 10 show another remarkable instance of
ths mulsiioas Of life. Speaking Of the grant %
AAryiand TO Lord Baltimore. he saysi
Il made every sfssrt 70 ksd he original Ryan,
itseh sought out the representative af the
baltimore family, and finally discovered him
prisoaer foF debt IN the "Qnsgns henci," pri.on.
70 uhich some twelve years siarosIs had leea
transferred from the ~fleef" pris after iav.
ing b-rn eunfn>-l f-Y rforr thas ~ , Yeas
Obtained an Interview with Il .<lrmAa /,
iHfaymed him a. shc ohjecs n my yisila ukich h.
appesred eatirrly wiiiiag 10 pFessose- aad learn-
~ husn him, after nsost miaute snqaiFy that
the original charter had hsyer oosae into he
hand With he other family papers. NAfc4 Aad !.
that - ksSf eeysF seen %. EsVer teard ~ 4 ~
being IN de hAniis ~ any osisr person aaA
thar h. verify believed sad original eharter 90
- utterly lost o. destroyed fastifused other
snqsiriss cooeerning q, uhieh proved entirely
fFuiiisss."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1861-03-21

The virginia Peniteattary.-N.
Annual Report Of the Board Of Director. far
the year enaing September "a. ls6o, set. forth
that the balance in favor Of the manufacturing
department. s s707473
The good. mans(acsurcd and delivered to Il.
General Agent dur;eg III. year, exceeded IN
'ainc the amount Of The delivcrie. Of the pre-.
ding year by sio.92s.os. and the amour, q
manufactured article. ON hand il 81 asa Il nor.
than the previous Year. showing m iusrca.~ Il
sil,3soa3 in the manufactures Of the last over
the prc,iou year.
There were 3s9 free persons and ss slave. 4.
the Penitcntiary ~ the above date
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1861-03-21

Ais.eest se1sasrtat Estssss4a.-
i<'v'', aasrh Is wslds n JoAss,a has Ia
slee'sa z :, ssaaasr Il Ne place II Jss,.s N
Grssa.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1861-03-21
A Repensaat BaI,imore see...,s.,..
Tsr PLru.rsr oy sotpmuxo.

The following letter (.sys the Ciipper) va.
received by agentlsrnsn Of this city from a young
nan who left baltimore 90 the 22d Of February
for Charleston, and there entered the southern
Armyi
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1861-03-21

egrJo~FrH Tfbsau- E,q.. frruerly II vii.
eAe-'sf, and veil kpovn ia this Coa9res.soa.l
District A. sgentismAn q sore dan sr,iinary
oraaoFieal powers. died. rec,nsly - hc'rssiisas.
~ Ms brother, ~ Msrysyisls. Cal:forpl..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1861-03-21

Land salea.-The improved farm u re
hsirs q Cathsfipe ilaacrty IN this County. con.
'a'niag 100 servs, go sold LATELY to Mr.. Jane.
a. osburu fos The sam Of sl2l2is PEI aerr.
NJ ,. :. AoreaH sold ~ private sale. 1856.
ARES q unigprcvrd lsnd. near sihspher,i.,c-r
30 Mr.. q. T. Lckiider Cor tl,s sum a ssOoo
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1861-03-21
Letter from Gsv. Hicks the Gen.
venti0n Question.

The following letter. addressed TO VIM. Price.
ksq' has been handed ns for publication;
ANNAPOLIS, March Is, 1861.
MY Dear SIR: Yosr leusr Of the 18th in
slant reached Annapolis during my Abs.ace in
Washington.
i said to you in our interview on the 9Th in
slant that the Resolutions Of the Peace Con-
ference offered plan Of settlement satisfscto-
~ to the Border States; that the proposed
amendments TO the Constitution forever prohib-
lung Congressional interference with slavery in
the States and that the refusal Of Delaware.
Aentueky, Tennessee and North Carolina TO
call Conventions, had, by fully endorsing the
position Maryland had maintained, shown there
existed no necessity for Convention Of the peo-
pie Of our State, and IL ! had ever .laubted the
eorrcctncss Of the stand taken by ~ people Of
Maryland against Convention (which never
haye,) that doubt was now dispeilcd.
j am in tho habit Of Listening 10 all that i.
ssid To me for or against any measure upon
which have to decide, but my action is deter
mined by The convictions Of my own Judgment,
and never hesitate TO take the full response.
billy. No one advised me had neither pre-.
pared nor begun to prepare . proclauAtiea to
ae people. consequently none was destroyed.
In reference TO appointments to Office, ! 70.
peat vAAt have always sAid 10 all with whom
have ever conysrscd upon the subject Ihsvc
not been, am not now. nor shall ever be an
applicant for Office under the Administration.
Hundreds have called or written, asking my en-
dorsstnent, but have not, either directly or in.
dirsctly. recommended any person TO any mem
her Of tho Administration, nor do / ever intend
to do 50, unless (which j. not prObabie) my nd.
vice shall be sought by the appointing power
In such event should give my opinion frankly.
thank you for the prompt denial you have
given these rumors- ! am, very truly. your
fr'snd. TnosAs II. IIicKs
VIM. Price, Esq.. Baltimore, Md.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1861-03-21
~ ~ wesAa.s,e. e II.rpsrs-
Ferry anA Bssivar.

3 0suoaaSos ~ lssh Of FsbssAsy.
go siusssd - dsAsgAss 70 represe.. zoe in
IN Wsrhing Asa's Natioaal Csnvsntisa ~
= PAilAAeipAis % III Nd alt.
taks tAis eecaaisa 10 sesa<r yes ny gssss-
I'll acknowledgements ssr IL ho.sr sA.s sss-
serssd sPes Ne. and 70 inform yos tAAs y ysr-
ssa.ss = Jour inssrsesiossI assesAsA -: sss-
ventioa and used my beet endsavesrs 10 further
ths objeets for which that assembly VS. con-
veued.
Herewith prrssnt to you IN ofkeiai copy cf
tAs proceedings Of tAas Coavention and submit
is to your iudgencnt for con- lmnation or ap-
pro,al.
You will perceive that the basis Of principles
Land. down for the settlement VI our national
difficulties. embodied in the resolutions. con-
sisss Of three bewfny points viz antiCocr-
eion. anti-Secession and The Crittenden ccapro-
misc or ito equivalent
IL il hoped and believed thas The Industrial
classes Of tbs whole country. without sectional
distinctions, vosld b satis6ed With . settle
mcnt Of our nasiosal troubles upon such ba-
sis and thas Tie P~anbls and Resolutions Of
The PhilsdelpAia workingneals Convention
herewith ANNEXED. enbodrs 1t least in sub
stance il not in words. the aggregate sentiments
Of the popular heart Of ths entire nation
II those proossdr.gs meet With your sanction.
would most earnestly urge you to recoumcnd
them TO tbs country and appeal to all good men
throughout - length and breadth Of The land
TO rally to this common standard. and save from
ruin and destruction, the best home. the best
Country. the bcst Government, ths happicst
race Of men hat ever baked in the goldef
beams Of Gods glorious sun-
Sin, ana &ith much respect,
Your obedient scrvsnt
r HERRINCTnN
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1861-03-21

serfrs~ching nsy = expected - ssdsss
cAspsi. aes, sundsJ, hasrA -, a. u. A. n.
~ Nv. y. 8. Hosss
The national Republican., 1861-05-27
BY WALL & BARNARD, Auotioneers,

HNRUSTEES SALE of fine French Oh ina,
l. Glass, Silver Plated Ware, and Cutlery :.
On Tuesday morning, the 2sth insant, at 10
o'clock by virtue Of deed of trust, duly record
ed in the land records of Washington county,
D. c., will sell at Store No. 3l3, south side Of
Pennsylvania avenue, near the Auction Rooms
where 1t has beei removed for convenience of
sale, the entire stock of a China, Glass, and
Crockery store, comprising
Full sets Of latest styles French China Dinner,
Breakfast, Tea, and Toilet Sets
Silver plated Ware and Cutlery
Every variety Of Goblets, Wines and Glass Ware
Elegant Vases, Parian, Bisquet, and other orna-
mented China Statuettes
Parian, Bohemian, China, and Mantel Bottles,
and Colognes
Cordial Sets, Table and Wine Castors and De-
canters
Gard Receivers, Lava, Bohemian, and other Or
naments
Parian and Lava Pitchers, Fruit Stands and
Bowls
Stone China and Common Ware, large assort-
ment
Ice Coolers, Brushes, Mats, Wooden Ware, &c.
Terms cash, in current funds.
A. BRENNER, Trustee,
may 27 WALL b BARNARD, Aucta.
The national Republican., 1861-05-27
NEWS ITEMS.

SEIZURE OF ARAs.-About four o'clock this
afternoon, United States Marshal Bonifant, with
detachment of one hundred men from Gener.
al Cadwalader's camp, proceeded to a house
called "Welcome Hal" in North street, near
Pleasant, where q quantity of arms had been
stored.
He seized them in the name of the Govern.
ment. There were about one hundred mus.
kets, with the equipments, and one drum, which
were taken to Fort McHenry.-BaH. Patriot,
Friday evening.
FRoM CAIRo-The correspondent of the Chi.
cago Tribune writes as follows, under date OF
22d instant:
81 understand today that the command here
has decided not to let provisions pass for Co.
lumbus, Kentucky, not even if assured that they
are intended for home consumption, because Of
that city having hoisted the secession flag,
mobbed Unionists, and furnished soldiers for
the Confederate army.
"The intelligence from the South by passen.
gers arriving TO day is unimportant. The
steamer Sovereign, from New Orleans, en- route
for St. Louis, was seized by the forces at Mem
phis last Sunday, the boat detained, and the
cargo confscated. The cargo consisted of su.
gar, coffee, molasses, &C., and was valued at
fifty thousand dollars. The passengers and
crew arrived here yesterday evening""
We learn that Mr.. John Merryman, of Balti
more county, was arrested this morning and
brought to the city by a squad of the military,
and taken TO Fort McHenry. We have not
heard the definite charges against Mr.. NJ, but
learn that he has been very active on the seces.
sion side in his ighborhood.-BaH Patriot,
Saturday.
We learn from a gentleman who arrived here
this morning from Berkeley county, Virginia,
that large number of Union men were pre-.
vented from casting their votes at the election
on Thursday, in consequence of the posting up
at the different election precincts of the letter
of ex-senator Mason in which it was ntimated
that those who voted against secession would
be compelled to leave the State-BaH. Patriot,
Saturday.
The late Colonel Vosburgh had an insurance
on his life, in the United States Life Insurance
Company, for the sum of $4,000. An official
notification of his death was given to the Office
Thursday. The reply was Please say to the
family that the money is ready for them"
The national Republican., 1861-05-27
A PATRIOTIC LADY,
KEY WEST LOYAL.

Key Vest, May l6.-The steamship Suwa.
nee, Lieut.. Duncan commanding, leaves to-
morrow afternoon for Havana. She is sent
there for the purpore of bringing over to this
place the six hundred United States troops ex.
pected at Havana from Texas.
Major French yesterday issued an order in
relation to the taxes due by the citizens to the
State. The following is the order:
No taxes, assessments, or other levies, will
be laid on or collected from the citizens of the
United States, by any person or persons acting
under the authority of the State of Florida
This to be of effect and enforced until further
orders.
Yesterday, the employees at Fort Taylor, to
the number of seventy.two, offered their ser.
vices to Major French, to assist his command
in upholding the laws of the United States, re-.
pelling invasion, suppressng rebellion, and to
be subject to his orders at any and at all times.
In the city, to-day, volunteer company is Or
ganzng, and at this moment, over one hun.
dred true and loyal citizens have come forward
and agreed to place themselves under and sub.
ject to the orders Of the commanding officer of
the United States troops at this place.
Mcqueen Mclutosh, of the Confederate States,
and appointed to the position of judge of this
district, arrived here few days since, and,
finding the island in the quiet possession Of the
United States, concluded best to leave today.
Himself and the district attorney, J. L. Fatum,
sail for Tampa this evening.
Judge Marvin, of the United States court,
having organized his court is ready 10 trans.
act any business that may be brought before it.
A BATTERY OF WHITwoRTH Guns PRESENT.
ED TO THE GovERNMENT.-A battery of the
celebrated Whitworth guns, twelve-pounders,
with ammunition and carriages complete, has
just arrived in New York, as present to the
Government from Americans abroad. The
battery is consigned to Henry f. Spaulding,
Samuel d. Babcock and Henry A. Smythe,
who have already informed Secretary Came,
ron Of its arrival, and it is at the disposition OF
the Government. Each one of the guns bears
the following inscription: From loyal Ameri
cans in Europe, to the United States Govern
ment. 1861"
We understand that prompt action can Sc,
cure monopoly of the manufacture of the
Whitworth guns to our Government.-M y
Times.
The national Republican., 1861-05-27
THE NEW YORK TR BUNE's POLICY.
Tho v;.vs which tba TriI,,ne has been labnr.


The views which the Tribune has been labor.
ing to impress upon the country for many days,
are summed up in the following which We cut
from its issue Of Friday:
"The secession conspiracy came to q head in
South Carolina a little more than six months
ago and from that hour every sympathizer
with the traitors has been preparing for the in
evitable contest. The net result is-according
to our best accounts-an aggregate muster OF
one hundred and seventy five thousand men at
arms under the banner Of JEFF Davis.
"The calculation Of the consprators before.
hand was that the slave States could send into
the field four hundred thousand combatants.
We do not consider that extravagant, il it had
reference merely to levy en- nidsse, for spe-
cial OCCASION say, to resist an advancing host
in the heart of the rebel regions but we doubt
the ability Of the insurgent States to Keep in the
field more than two hundred thousand fighting
men. OF these, half will be absolutely required
to guard exposed points and man essential for.
tifcations; SO that one hundred thousand will
be the highest number disposable for active
service. In an emergency, larger army can
be concentrated for q battle in some position
central to the rebellion but for any offensive
operation, any movement that requires ample
baggage and baggage-wagons, provisions, mu.
nitions, field artillery, pontoons, &c., one hun:
dred thousand is the full disposable strength Of
the rebellion. And the ability to keep even
that number in the field throughout an average
campaign is yet to be demonstrated"
We can only oppose to this, the expression
of our clear conviction, that the 1ribune's esti.
mate is threefold the number Of troops actual.
ly in arms under the banner of JEFF. Davis; F"
is threefold the number in the power of that
dynasty to keep under arms and is more than
thrsefod the number, which it can make dis.
posabe in the field, by means Of transportation
of the lines of railroads.
1t would seen impossible SO to manage a
war between twenty millions of people perfectly
united, and FIVE or six millions seriously d.
vided, as to render the result either doubtful,
or remote, but if that is possible in any way,
it is by calling out a superfuous excess Of
troops, to exhaust the treasure, use up the re.
sources, and weary out the patience and endu.
rance of the stronger party. What is needed,
is not so much more soldiers, as q more ener.
getic employment of those already mustered
into the service.