The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-29

were thrown into the river by the vandal |
hcrdes before their flight, are also being raised
learn hat--contrary to our first impressions
and belief-in their haste and fright they &C
tually left several hundred guns in remote
par, OF the Yard unspiked.
SMITH.
The Smyth Blues IA splendid company, now
IN Richmond,) received their call Ito arms
with great JOY, and Were ready TO start early
the next morning. The Marion Visitor says
Some time before the special train was due
1t our depot they took up their line OF march
Tor that place, attended by a large concourse
Of our citizens, eager TO testify their love ana
admiration for that gallant little band, who
had bravely taken their lives IN their hanos
and were willing to spend and be spent in the
service OF their country. Nhen the process
sion reached the depot we witnessed such
scene we never witnessed before. There
were fathers and mothers who had come to
bid farewell with their children, brothers and
sisters who had come TO bid farewell with
their brothers, and wives VINO had come TO
part with their husbands. In looking upon
this scene, we saw strong men, ''who were un-
used TO melting the mood, weeping like little
children.
Other volunteer companies are organizing
in Smvth, and will soon be ready to follow
The gallant Blues to the scene OF action.
THE GRArsoS "DARg DEVILS
The Lynchburg Republican, OF Friday last,
mas she following:
The Grayson Dare Devils after taking
their seats in the cars, yesterday afternoon.
prepara tory to leaving for Richmond, Were
directed, through 4 telegram from the Secre-
tary Of the Commonwealth to return home,
| is they were not provided with arms. The
Devils at the time were edit ying the crowd
| present with patriotic speee hes from different
members, and were enjoying themselves fine
| iy ut the prospect of speedily taking Old Abe's
scalp but when the dispatch was read to
Ih,4p "A Inpn " rA4Hn rla ira
company, and many "A stalwart fellow wa
seen to shed tears profusely at the sore disap-
| poin tment. The sympathy OF the vast crowd
was, however. Immediately enlisted in their
behalf, and they mad come thas tar by
der OF one of the aids of the Governor, il was
determined by several gentlemen present that
they should go on, at private expense, and
several dispatches were sent to the Governor
earnestly requesting him 10 accept of the
vices of the mountain boys, even though they
were unarIned. vote Oh the company was
| then taken, when they unanimously decided
to take the chances of getting into service, and
again taking their places i'll the cars they
| soon moved off amid the most immense cheer
| ing, aud with the we'll wishes OF all present.
| II to be hoped that the "Devils' will 0e
| cordially received and armed reaching
| Richmond, for the State cannot well dispense
| with, the services Of so determined and brave q
corR.
| VIRGINIA MOTHER.
| The following letter was written by Mrs
Ann Catron, OF Washington county, to her
son, who promptly enrolled himself in the
Mounted Rifles:
The time has come. VIII you go? Now
| you can decide. The next dispatch will be
| you mast 90. Your country calls; will you
! respond now? With trembling hand but un-
faiterng heart address yon this note, firmly
| relying upon Him who sways the destiny OF
| nationS;- is able to defend you. With all
| the timidity due TO my sex, am ready TO offer
! yon up in defence of your country rights and
hnn and II
! II sunmers,-no with grief, but thanking {1od
| that have son to offer. May God be with
| you"
MECKLgsBuRG.
| The Ularksville Tobacco Plant gives fiatter.
| ing accounts OF the military enthusiasm pre-
| yailing in Mecklenburg. 1t will be seen by
the following that the soldiers there respond
| with alacrlty TO the call of their country:
The three companies of Mecklenourg vol
unteers have been anXiously awaiting orders
| to march for several days. They expect to re-
| ceiNe orders before we go to press his week
| fhe ClarksYilie Blues, Capt Finley, have
| been receiving constant aceessions to THEN
| ranks, and their number is almost compile te
| The Boydion Cavalry, Capt. Goode, has also
| received large accessions, and will scarcely bt
able to accommodate all who apply for admis
| sion. The Chamhliss Light Infantry Cant
| Baskerville, will also have full complement
| of men, If the ranks are not already full
And all will respond promptly TO the Cover
| nor.
| LYScHBCRi PATRIOTISM.
It would seem that there IS no limit to tn.
patriotism OF the citizens Of Lynchburs. IL
addition to the many instances of liberaiitN
heretofore noticed, the Republican notices IN,
| fact that } ohm A Lggatt, Esq, on the arriva
| of the Smyth Blues, y strong, and tn
Wythe Grays, 76 strong, quar,ered them .
the Piedmont House, and incurred all the ex
| peuse incident thereto, amounting TO near on
hundred dollars.
| AUGUSTA COUNTY.
The Staunton Vindiea tor justly says:
Probably in the history of the world ther
| never has been manifest ted such thusiast ii
devotion to Il cause AS the people of Virgins
| are exemplifyiug in this instance. And prou
are We TO say it, old Augusta leads the van
That liberality which always follows con
| sciousness of right has been eXhibi ted in re
markabe degree. Horses have been give
with "a freedom as though they were grass
| hoppers, money subscribed, trans spor IL tio
rendered in a manner truly astonishing.
| is worthy the days of the Revolution.
Captain Asher W. Harman has now nearl
equipped his fine com pany of Mounted Rifle
men, numbering about 100 men, This will b
one of the finest in the State, and ii opportu
nifty presents, laurels Will be won !, for tn
dashing, intrepid, fearless character of tn
captain will always lead 70 where the eonfic
| Is herCest. .'--'-f z.
: MILITARY IN FREDERICKSBURG.
The Fredericksburg Herald, of Saturday
says:
There has never been so great an array @
soldiery In old Fredericksburg as At this time
Their numbers, the alacrity with which the
spring TO every order, and their fine carriag
and military bearing, would cause Old Abe
knees TO smite together like unto Belshaz
2ar's could he obtain glance,
They come from the mountains, the glen
and the valleys, with rushing cheer, and wo
TO the foe which meets them on the field.
Their admirable discipline, their proficienc
I tha nal xSyiy yr n
10 every command, tells more powerfully tina
pen can portray that they are alive to tn
exgencies of the times. ~ -fs
The Dragons, from Caroline, are reall
! splendid In appearance. Captain Cary's com
: mand. that of Captain Wise, and indeed al
without exception, are Of an order to max
the military eye sparkle with delight.
The main encampmant Is on the Fai
. Grounds, but Old Abe's cohorts will find
lew OF the same sort at other points.
The ladies of the town, in large numbers
have been at work all the week in the Presby
terian Church, in preparation peculiar I
their line of duty. SEES
BorETouRr.
! This county Is rallying gloriously to the cal
, of the Commonwealth. The Valley Sentine
says
The Fincastle Rifles Capt THOMPSON, S
2 strong-as brave hearted boys as ever burn
powder--the first to organize in the county
. the first TO enter the service of the State--ief
Fioeastle on Tuesday, TO rendezvous ut Bon
sacks, in obedience TO the orders of Genera
Preston. Yes, left Fincastie, and left cot
dry eye nora fearless cheek behind them
They left as we would have them leave, nc
with senseless smile or self couceited smir
upon their visages, but with minds made I
? ready To do and TO dare, and if needs be die /
, behalf of their proud old mother. ~
Botetourt and Craig will probably send
regiment Of brave volunteersinto the field
PROVIDING THE MEANS.