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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-03

Il was anuoulc- in yesterdays paper ths. the Con-
ventou has taken recess until the 18th Of Juue-sub-
iect however, to be called together at an earlier day
should circumstances render it necessary.
The action Of this body is the important Of our
anuals-uot even excepting the Convention of &c, which
declared our independence The tardiness Of its pro
ceedngs in the early DAYS Of its session created much
dissatisfaction But this may be truly alleged 10 its jas
tifcaon that vas folly abreast if ahead Of public
sentiment The writer OF these lines entertained and
expressed the opinion more than four months ago thai
Virginia should await the Inauguration of Lincoln
that should force settlement by the seizure Of Wash
ington city while the Administration, if not friendly
no, actively hostile aud ss certainly mpotent This opiu
ion which current etents viudcate vas at that time
the opinion o, only one in a thou'aud It may forever
be source Of deep regret, that all not prepared to
adop and act upon IT, but the mass Of our people bad
no conception of the arocous wcksduess and diabohel
designs Of the Black Republican party. The large ma
jory Of the Convention represented this co16dug and
bop,u, temper Of orr people We did not share their
faith, bur have Teproach 20 cast upon them for
indugrg hope and cor 6ience. An ordinance OF Seces
sion in the moath OF b-u,ry would have prompt
rejection a, the polls T-s is their ample justification.
Bu. When Lincoln developed bis policy and that poll
CT aggression and war, they proved themselves to he
what W. never doubted ,hcy ~ere true highoned and
devoted gu.us They proceeded a; once to sever tie
Sac rom the Yankee oespo-n aud TO our INDIE
pendence During Jbe last three weeks, they have been
diligently eng god, day aud night, the great duties
resting upou them So far as We are able to Judge they
have done everything that, under the circumstances,
could be done for che honor and safety Of the Common
wealth. D.g1,.css with more means, Oh v nigh. have
done more Ba. d. Judging Of their ac,s, we mus: con-
sdsr them opportunities. Toy have o-g .uzed army,
aud placed It's head the ab-s, officers Of the late United
States They have ,4kaa the lilo steps for the crea
ton OF navy and curus.,di,s infancy the brightest
names the roll Of the American navy. They have
tab.hsd system o, ,qll' taxation which viii remove
every m1-mar OF dissatisfaction Throughout the confines
of the Commonwealth. They have negotiated an alliance
ofsns and defensive vita our Southern sisters which
makes US one people aud assures US inyinci5y and In
dependence. They have symp4,hizei with aud dalsed
if they did not create spirit Of resistance amovg the
people, which will make heroes Of women and children
in defence Of our honor and freedom
This is che framework. 10 was all tha. they could do
The 6iug in must be d5ae by Others Those other, Of
fcers soldiers aud people, win We are persuaded, DO
Whatever DO oaly Tor the safety ba: for the
glory Of Virginia.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-03
FROM WASHINGTON

Ell tho late about the dispo on Of tie GoeFn
ment to enter into srmistice with those making var
upon the United States are entirely untrue. Since m
considered in the Governments counsels.
IL understood that the Seventh (SeHfork
regiment receive their camp equippsge, which eIPe'
ed to reach Washington in day two, they will 60 nD
camp. Probably on Georgetown heights
We learn that the charge against M. Wm. Thompson
late of the Ordnance Department of having been Pa
to the treachery OF filing bombs with sand has oel
carefully Investigated by the officers " charge, and.
nothing whatever bag been discovered tending to eii
pate him.
We presume that all now understand that the Govern
ment design speedily opening and keeping open the coz
munication between this city and New York thrcpsl
Baltimore peaceably if Baltimore will permit j! 10 be |"
mplished-otherwise forciby.
The examination Of the parties concerned IN the KIN
ing Of Boyd at the Navy Yard last Sunday his been
postponed Ythout day, their arrest by mlhiar!IaS
thory prevents their being removed from Their cen
without an order from the commanding oneef. ils
other cases are postponed for the same reason.
TIE SIxrY.NISrH One company Of this reelmep'f
rived here last night from Annapolis in charge Of ine'
regmental baggage. The regiment is expected 10 70,
day. A. 81 o'clock this morning train arrived hOn
Annapolis, bringing absgt forty Northern passenger,
aud all the Northern mails, which came througn "
Perryvie to that city. No troops arrived BY this .l
and none had arrived at the Junction in the train io
Annapolis. The SittyNin.h is at the junction aFatnS
orders to move forward - Wash Star.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-03
NnrnIOmcors orXirpInIn.

In the long blaze o, glory that the Greciau
name the brightest point the destruction Of their own
households and the abandonment Of their CITY, by the
Athenians the approach Of the Barbarian invader
The gltterng page Of Patc-,he vehemen. oratory Of
Demos,heues-the battle OF Marathon itself with its
mighty dsad-a pale before this act Of moral berosm-
which stands without parallel in the history of man
kind
Ia the impending invasion with which our homes and
hearhs are threatened occasions NAV for the dis
pay Of the same sort Of heroism We trust the people
Of yrg MIA sud the whole South vi, prove equal TO all
emergencies and viudcate their kiushp 20 the who
founded our liberties by readily making every sacrifice
of self for freedom and independence. The descendants
Of ilus,rious sires transmit glory or a shame couneu
surate With the reuovu they Inherit
We already have evidence of the existence Of this dis
interested and selfsacr6cug sSk in the designations Of
our army and navy officers Al honor to the army Off
GERS Who have renowned the service Of usurpug Gov
erumeut and saked their lives aud fortunes in behalf Of
imperiad freedom Bu; without disparagemeut to them,
it may be said that our naval officers have exhibited dis
interested patriotism worthy OF Greece in It's palmiest day
The example Of White aud Forrest and Page ard Nau-
~ and Hunter and Barron, and long list too
to mention should nerve every Virginia heart to dare
In their case their resignation Is almost anamouut to
Remuneration OF their They not OILY surrender
fa salaries bur; for th. line being the implements
for achieving glory. They qui. Government with
well appointed navy, for the service Of Government
which has 10 navy at al sub conduct proves that the
breed Of aob, men s not extinct and it viii merit AID
receive whatever the fate Of Virginia may be, the eer
na gratitude Of all Der Sons.
But these geud.m viii no, be idle. They give us
Oaly noble example OF moral herosm, but Of en-
ergy and determ nation to resist the common enemy.
They have quit the ships that bore dishOnored Arg;
they are building other ships aud organizing another
navy, that will bssr th = Of freedom 20 every
They enter upon toe great work With spirit tia. de-
serves success They viii succeed The people Of tide
water Virginia emnenty adapted TO nautical life.
They we're the foremost this continent until they
were swndlsd Of their commerce and ships by the
Yankees through the action Of the Feders Government
In the naval in every other branch Of the public
vice. Virginia stand conspicuous for daring and
heroic achievements. Give them the ships and they viii
prove tina. what has been can and vii be
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-03
LANCASTER COUNTY.
WHITE STONE, LANCASTER Co,
A,r1 9oth 1Sl

WHITE STONE, LANCASTER Co, VA,
April 10Th, 1860.
Alta company meeting Of the Lancaster Grays WIN
Henderson captain flag of the Southern Confederacv
was h0isted and saluted the only flag under which
thew would fight. Mr.. Elias Eimonds member Of the
Grays) being called on delivered stirring address, tell
ing the Grays that the bloody gauge of had been
thrown down by the miserable mscreant who desc
crates the sea- once occupied By Washington, and be-
sought them, descendants OF Revolutionary sres, 10
prove 20 the world that they not degenerate
The Grays then assembled in business meeting, Capt
Henderson in the chair and motion of E. Edmonds,
adopted unanimously the following preamble and resolu-
tons
Having heard with unfeigned delight Of the victory
obtained by the Confederate States Charleston over
the troops of the Federal Government" and believing
to be the purpose Of the Federal Government re-
duce the Southern States submission: Therefore,
Resolusd That we tender our heartfelt sympathy to
the Confederate States" and unanimously pledge our
lives our fortunes and sacred hooor TO the mante-
nance of the rights of Virginia ard the South.
RssolreG That the Secretary be instructed 10 commu-
ucae these resolutions to paper in Richmond for pub
LEGATION; also TO Governor Letcher.
W. HENRY LEE, Sec'y.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-03

Our collector mas goGe the and cannot plY his
accustomed visits 20 our friends in the country. They
will therefore, greatly obge by making remittaHce-
directly to the oee. We pray the especial attention o.
each and all 70 this Tse sinews Of as in
dispenslble 10 a newspaper IS TO sn army.
Those OF Us not 10 the military, nteadto DO our pa
o. the campaign 10 plpsr and that no. the least ecti'
part if We can only accomplish hall wish. Besides
our collector, two Of the editors who attend more par
tcurly the business department absent on duty
which Circumstances READERS the important that
our country friends shall give Us assistance.
Let every subscriber after reading this brief para
graph and before dong anything else, either eating,
drinking or se ping remit Us tn amount Of his
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-03
Tennessee and North Carolina.

News arrived yesterday that Tennessee had o' an al
most unanimous vote Of the Legislature, withdrawn rom
the Yankee Union. This rather an informal mode OIL
proceeding, but the people sovereign and the Legs
laure fresh from them only gave expression TO 'n,r
wishes vrginia, in 70, acted in the same way she
was in hurry to dissolve her conne1ion with England
and her Legislature INDUCED her wish The same or
eser eogerness pervades the Tsnnesseeans to get rio
Of the Yankees.
North Carolina IS acting more slowly. She calls
convention for the goth Nay to act upon the subject
When the news reaches the State, that Lincoln has ell
rady ouaEed her, and subjected her to blockade, the
people will not wait for the ConveutiOn-whch at most
is a mere foImshty.
These make ten Of the savehOlding States. Kentucky
will soon iollow-then Missouri-then Aaryiand-then
Delaware. How many Of the others, we may consent to
take in, viii depend on circumstances.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-03
ENCANPYEyT IN PETERSBURG.

By notice. which will be seen in our advertising CO.
ums it appears that the Governor has determined TO
station large number Of troops in this city We are
CAD to this movement to our people who will
one and all hail il as an indication Of the Governors in
tentiOn push vigorously and quickly the prepara-
ions necessary for putting the State at all points, IN
secure cond ton. No. day should be lost Dor an effort
spared in this important work. The spirit OF the people
thoroughly reused and it viii lead to the most splendid
and efficient military organization that was ever seen 10
America. Such al army as IS now rapidly panopying
itself soil will be an impreguable wall Of defence
against any host that NAV assa H. That will be need
cd feel there IS good ground to believe The fana-
ties urging aggressive with all the ardor they
can commando Petersburg Express.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-03
KING WILLIAM COUNTY.
KING WILLIAM County,
Anril O-fb 1871 /

KING WILLIAM County,
April 27,h 1861.
To the Editor of the HHig:
While every other c. unity in The State is replying in
huuier tones the Governors rcquisition for youn
jeers King William also be counted in the ring
A, Ayletts yesterday, organized volunteer Rifle
Company (52 s,rouc) by eecuug VIM. Aylett, Cap
tai-: Edward T. Hill lst Lieutenant; j Newton Brown,
d Lieutenant aud Dr. r. q. Hill, 30 Lieutenant In &c
csprc the post OF Captain Mr. Aye:t made brief aud
patriotic speech characteristic of his warmth Of spirit
and the "trs1soua5ls bl0od' OF Patrick Henry which
courses through bis veins of which be NAV well be proud
40 this iue particularly. We have doubt this COM
pauy will give good account of itself it called upon 70
defend the honor OF the State and the South-cOmposed
Of men ready AID able TO do die. We have already
Cavalry Company formed and offered to the Governor
besides a company of Silver G-eys, for home guard,
some Of whom fought IN 1872 az nst England, and have
been accustomed % the boom OF the cannon and the
crack of the muske'. Other volunteer companies are
forming. While the volunteers e1ertir themselves
70 be in readiness, the militia are in constant notion
Drill drill drill 70 be the cry all down the
line And the Off sers 10 be drilled thoroughly by
Coils Pollard and Pitts. Some Of the companies are uui
forming an will be armed aud drilled regularly So you
see ar Editor old King William is not dead, or even
asleep 20 the cause but is quietly and silently preparing
for the conflict snd if needs be- will sacrifice lives and
fortunes for the defence OF liberties and our rights.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-03
FROM CHARLESTON

RIVE REGIMENTS The ranks of the Volunteer Rife
Regiment Colonel J. J. PErrGREw, are fast filing up,
and IL is expected that the Regiment will be ready by
Friday 10 START for Virginia.
An INDEPENDENT LEGION.-CoL WADE HAMPTON, a
gentleman aud cavalier whose character needs no ad-
ditoa title or endorsement has received from Mont
gomery full authority and Commission for recruiting,
ensiOg and organizing Independent Legion to com
prise in udioous proportions Cavalry, Artillery and Ri
dem q, or, if preferred, Infantry.
The Companies Of each arm will be received as Com
panes, under their officers and the Legion will be
dependent tar il be. IL will be considered
satjec call any time, and for twelve months II
necessary and for any portion of the Confederate ter
ritory.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-03
CnnIInr Homo.
NOihlnS HOlhes
We take the foIosing from the Nashville Patriot of

We take the following from the Nashville PatriO. of
the S0.h.
The following virgiuans left this city yesterday after
noon on the Chattanooga Railroad to tender their ser
vices TO their native SAFE in repelhng the aggression OF
Northern fanaCcisim:
George F. Akers, Lynchburg.
VIM w Harvey, Charlotte Co.
Patrick Hogan, LexilgOn.
Patrick O'Bsen
r. $ Brghtwen Farmvie.
wm c. Smith, Petersburg.
NJ T. Mathews, Richmond
There were some eight others whose names did not
learn We understand there is another detachment of
-ome fifteen who are preparing and will leave in
few days We wish them God speed, and may each and
sl re.urn with the wreath Of victory encircing their
brows
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-03

At such crisis as this We want party but ono whole
solid compact mass, animated by one SOUL just as we
find it in Virginia at this moment. The people cannot
make mstske about selecting men now but they
should be careful to choose those who can render the
best service
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-03

WARLIEE PREpARAroSs-0n every hand, nigo - -.
day, DO and hear active preparations o. m
character. Drums are constantly beating uools n
continually marching and all classes OF our ei'le
the while busily engaged in making all neediSl a'I
mens for the coming storm The voice Of gu, P.p
for war, and the history of the past wirraLs the
sion that they will do their full share in batte'"'
Vile Gazette,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-03
Mr.. Crlttenden.

Here is a specimen OF the syie in which Mr. Critten-
deu Is now spoken of by Stewards press. Until the
armies were assembled in Washington, no sawder was
soft enough for the distinguished Kentuckian!
The following is taken from the "RePub-'ean'-
coins organ in Washirg'on:
"Mr Breckenridge began the parliamentary campaign
here in December by making cstspaw OF the aged Mr.
Cri.tsudeu, and through him, committing Kentucky 10
p.opos ions which were iusOen ncendary revolution
ary and until then heard Of in all the extrava-
g4uces Of the last twenty years"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-03

Cps FOR fHE TlNEs-A citizen Of Charlotte has W. ".
vented gun which will FIRE l90 balls in minute "
have seen it tried but are not at liberty 10 particulars
at present. Competent oiscr RS pronounce il eoHpas
success The inventor ingenious mechanic, has
to Montgomery for the purpose of exhibiting 70 We
Authorities Of she Confederate States -thar!0tH w"
neraI
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-03
AGAIN IN MARKET

Mr.. Chase issues proposals for thirteen milons-the
remainder Of the twenty-five millions authorized by Con-
gress He will require great many thirteen millions
70 keen an army Of 40 600 in Washington!
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-03
No PnrfT.

We hear talk about recognizing the cid Democratic
party. This is Ike singh rsalms to desd horse. TIE
Democracy, party, is dad and buried and to the
universal satisfaction Of the whole people But suppose
the scheme for resurrectng and re-consucng the De-
mocraoy were practicable what sort Of monster should
have' No, 90 further than Washington, what kr
Of materials shall End there to enter into the ton
sition' In LnoOlus Cabinet, (Chase Blair. Wei-
Camsroa) four Of the seven are old-iashiOnsd D,a
of the purest die. And old Frank Blair Gen.
sons Confidential organ grinder hfe-lons
who has the reputation Of governing the G
are we 70 do with these 10 the new orgar
coming nearer home, there Is Mr.. Carh's
very fir standing In former days N
always A. unadurerated Democrat
sell even nov a. a Simon Pure;
Porter, AID many another, che
sionlsis and 6rs rata Dsuc
10 ths new ana I'm
No ,he a.,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-03
TRAGEDY IN LYNCHBURG.

At an early hour Tuesday morning, an affair of a
very tragic character occurred in Lyrchburs-2r Penn
broke Bower being almost instantly killed by pistol
shot, fired by Mr.. VIM. L. Page. The Republican fur
nishes the following particulars;
For time past as We learn, Mr. Page had reason
to believe that improper intimacy existed between
Bower and his (Pages) wife, and few days since Mr.
Page finding Bower at his house. ordered him to leave,
at the time telling him that if he ever found him
there again his life would be the penalty. Bower
then promised that his aceuaintanceship With Mrs z.
should at cease but it seems however, that be did
not keep his promise and had since opened clandesne
correspondence with her, which Mr. Page Yesterday ac-
actually came in possession of and soon after meeting
Bowyer Ninth street. between Main and Church. Mr..
Page drew pistol and fred upon him, the ball from
which took effect on the right side Of his neck and cut;
ting the jueEar vein, caused his death in short time
AFTER Mr. Page, seeing the tragical effect ct bis shot
at once walked from the end delivered himself up,
wben upon being carried before the Mayor he was sent
to jail TO await an examination on Monday next
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-03

The New York Express says the great wsr on hand
nov begins to be understood. New York starts with
$ 600 600 aad upon all the people to pay for it
We begin 10 see the cost of thrustng the negro into
politics"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-03
A Cnution.

We beg to sugges. to an southern papers the Propre
~ of emitting all mention Of the movements of troops
within our borders. A word to the wise,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-03

Our gov rnmenti ia not government of forcel Ours
ia free government and does not depend upon force
for existence. How government be free-how can
people be free and independent who are the subjects
Of force? The thing Is an sbsurdity A government
that depends upon orcc-upOn fleets and armieswhich
makes war upon the peoples Desrotism. LincOn's
administration is a despo,ic His powers, It's claim
ei, are Observation-Disclosures must be maintained
~ Ktaterer cost Of blood and treasure.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-03
Prs.Ident Davis 90 tnke the Field.

The Charleston Courier learns, from the mos; reliable
source, that President Davis viii take command 10 per-
son, as Geaeran Chief, Of the forces gathering yir
g'nia.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-03
KENTUCKY AND ALABAMA TROOPS EN- ROUTE
-TBE GRAYS0N "DARE-DEVlLS"-THES SOUTH
WEST SWARMING WITH SOLDIERS Ere.


DUBLIN, PULASKI COUNTY VA,
May |, 1861.
An immense train of cars has reached this station Of
the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad.
portion of the Kentucky regiment, four hundred 10
number, are en- Youte for Lynchburg They are noble
specimens of men, and well represent the pluck OF the
ark and Bloody Ground"
There is splendid company from Mobile aboard also
These are the pioneers of three regiments from Alabama
which will follow tomorrow They are all to quarter al
Lynchburg for the present.
The "Dare Devils from Grayson county, Va, are
here awaiting trans ortaou This is most formidable
looking body OF men. They number lS5 not man is
less than six feet in height and each is willing to for
felt his right of suffrage if he does not hit quarter of
dollar distance OF 200 yards every shot. If they
should encounter Billy Wilson's New York cut-throats
there will be but few OF that thousand shouder-h
tiers left TO tell the tale OF their humiliation.
All along the road from Bristol TO this point the coun-
try is swarming with soldiers. have never witnessed
such enthusiasm Truly the mountains are FIRE and
the valleys in a blaze u r. Is.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-03

SrEkxER BoUoHr-We learn the steamer marquis Of
Havana" was bought yesterday BY the Confederate
States from Mr. J. l. Nacsulay for the sum Of tbs 800
nd yll b iuPe4stey nit>d ont Tor sstiys ssFyes-
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-03

TExSEssEE SEcrDKD.-Tbe Macon Telegraph says
We have verbal information, which we are inclined to
credit that the Legislature of Tennessee passed an 0rd
nance of Secession Thursday to be submitted to the
people at an early day. Our information from Tennes-
is that the people are thoroughly roussd IN all sec
tons of the State and determined to meet Black Repub
can invasion with FIRE and sword. The excitement s
far greater than in Georgia. where we early took things
as they Stood and worked out our cause with deDera-
finn
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TO CORRESPONDENTS.

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