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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-29

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.su-. ,oe.ss that We have not the heart TO lift the
vail thai corceals the future from our view We have
not the heart dwell upon the terrible consequences OF
civil war-the invasion OF our homes-Ine uese,'aGu %
bo--o-s Of .eryils srrectioa and the troubles
d,pg rs and snnoyances which we Of the West viii
counter outside aFpendage TO Southern Coniede-
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5os,ioB that the war is TO be On one side o1y-,hat
while the Northern hordes come and Law waste and
ssugbter opr psope thew will meet with no oppoidon
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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-29
ARIyerIne League.

The cities of Cincinnati aud Covington and Ne" r0''
on the Kentucky side of the Ohio have entered in'o
combination and raised guard for their mutual pro'ec
ton. ..-,
similar combination has been formed by the cities OIL
Louisville and New Albany and Jacksonville, on the In
diana side At a meeting of the Mayors OF the three
cities General Tuley of Indiana, stated that the en'e
people Of the Sth Congressional District in INDIANA are
preparing to stand by Kentucky in any and all e1trem
ties aud that they will protect the border against az
erosion from any quarter All the Southern portions
Of Ohio aud Indiana and Illinois have warm sympatmeS
With the South Their mules, pork and corn can only
find market in the Southern States. tarh Tor the
benefit of the New England Yankees as oppressive ana
odous to them to any other portion OF the continent
Toe Yankee leaven among them may produce some tenn
porary exoement but there is war-ieyer Ike that
in the North; and after the lapse Of short tme they
will readily WELD the destiny which their interests as
sign them and become members Of the great and free
Coafedcracy of the South.
With the fifteen slave States and Ohio Indiana and
Illinois forming Union, the other States on the Lakes
aud Kansas would speedily knock at our door Tor ad-
mission Pennsylvania and New York, left to the mercy
Of the Yankees would be in deporabe condition, and
would in all probability, beg US 10 help them.
But We merely intended to note the important fact
that the people along the northern bank of the Ohio are
already asserting their determination to submit to 70
AGGRESSION from Lincoln against the South.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-29

ADVICE TO VOLUNTEERS Ho~ 10 Prepars for the
Cl,8o;gp.-A VIZ ter, who sig-s himself An Old Sol
dj,r gives the following advice TO young soldiers:
Remember that in a campaign more men die from
sickness than by the bullet
Line YOUR blanket with one thickness of brown
5rrinr This adds but four ounces in weight and dou
bles the warmth.
& Buv small India Rubber Blanke: (only 81 SOY to
law on the ground or 70 throw over your shoulders
when on duty during rain storm. Most of the Eastern
troops are provided With these Straw to lie on is not
alUavs 20 be had.
TIE bes. military hat in is the ightcoored soft
f tbe crown being sufficiently high to allow space for
AIR over the brain You asten tup as continen-
m in fair weather, or turn down when it is wet or very
sunny.
5. Let your beard grow, to protect the throat
ard lungs.
g. Keep YOUR entire person clean this prevents fevers
and bowel complaints in warm climates. Wash your
body each day, if possible. Avoid strong coffee and
iy meat Gen Scott said that the too free use OF these
together with neglect in keeping the skin cean) cost
many a soldier his life il Mexico.
T. sudden check Of preparation by chilly or night
air often causes fever aud death. VIXEN thus exposed
do not forget your blanket
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-29
Much in EittIeI

The London Times, in commenting on Mr. Lncoln's
Inaugural expresses more sense in few words than can
be found in every thing Lincoln and his Cabinet have
written The Paris Pays still more terse and con-
else in defining the Presidents situation Recognition Of
the Southern Cou.ederacy There was no alter
native If Recognition had been adopted there would
not have been half the violations of the Constitution that
have attended the course ne has akennO usurpatOn OF
the war power-no irfracion Of treaties-no disregard
of aw-no absurd blockade of bis ports under the
Ias Of c,is aud instead Of having the whole people
a-rayed in arms peace ard prosperity might now be
reiguing over the land.
We copy the remarks of the Times, to which we
fer:
Would it rot be better to recognize at the for
nation OF the Southern Coniederacy, and to think lit
tie less of constitutional powers and decorums which
end in nothing but civil war; and iJtle more of nego
tiation and arraug cement by which alone that civil
can be avered l, would be Ineligible course were
the President TO say that he is going negotiate for
peace or that he is going to enforce return TO the
Union by arms but say that he is going 10 exercise
the powers Of the Constitution ignoring the fact OF
cession is to make war certain, while cutting of any
opportunity for negotiation
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-29
LATE FROM EUROPE.

News from Europe, by the Jura, up to the 18th nst
has been received
1t is rumored that the French National Guards are to
be reconstructed on grand scale, with harsna oahro
bert as commander .n-chief
II is understood that England intends sendipg an ex
pedtionary corps to Syria to occupy the point Oh terri
tory between Upper Syria and Egypt.
Portugal has recognized the new Kingdom OF Italy.
Warike preparations the grandest scale IN spain
are spoken Of and the expenditure will amount to $50
900, 900 sterling.
The French and Spanish troops in Cochin CHINA nave
captured five forts after obstinate resistance.
Immense damage has been caused in Java, with much
loss OF life, by heavy floods
The Danish army is to be placed on war iooung.
The Austrian Diet had unanimously passed vote oil
thanks to the Emperor for the law relative 10 pro-
testants.
Another law, which is published grants to women the
right Of voting elections for members oil the Diet.
well known correspondent of the Times points out
the temptation to immediate hostiltes lie says IL Is
runous TO Austria wait till the Italian Kingdom Is con-
soidated A bold attack with two hundred thousand
men would bring the Austrans to Milan ana iui.
pretext must be found otherwise the french Woulu
again cross the Alps. This is the pretext
Austrian agents all over Lombardy are buying up ine
conges of Garibaldians, the price being about Twelve
pounds EACH Once sufficient number of these con-
yes bought up a corresponding number of men can be
easily put in red shirts and be made to atnck mus AUS
tria will have right to retaate, and the Austrian army
will re-enter Italy.
The Journal of ST. Petersburg gives the following YER
sion of the renewed disturbances at Warsaw. ureat
crowds of people having assembled before the oaste
they were dispersed by force The conflict was renewed
several times. Ten person were killed, and as many
wounded Five soldiers we're killed, and fortyve per
sons were arrested Other accounts say the number oil
victims was larger than stated in the original des
patch Renewal of disturbances was expected Inc
troops at Warsaw number 80 600 men.
LIVERPOOL, April ll.-Cotton has advanced lSll'4d'
The sales of the week have been $4,000 bales closing
steady The Gales on Friday 10000 bales at 3d. fair
Orleans, and 75i for mddIiDg Orleans.
Breadstulfs were dull and declining.
LONDON April l2.-Consols 81 S4a92i for money
and account,
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Member. Of Congress.

AT the last accounts from distant localities some pat
roto gentlemen we're actively engaged in canvassng fer
seats in the Rump Congress TO meet az Washington
II the news Of the States secession does not bring them
70 dead halt presume their Aspirations will eoeour
opposition. No poll wil be held, to be sure, but
that may prove all the better in some eases.
While these gentlemen are looking North, the State,
which has put lie face SouhEsrd will have TO take steps
TO be represented 10 the Southern Confederaey That
Congress to day and in order be represented
At all Il viii be necessary that the Convention shall elect
delegates forthEith The appointments win be prOvis-
iOpsl of course and TO continue only tn such time
the people may be able to act
In making the selections, We hope the Convention viii
disregard al past party distinctions and divisions and
choose those men best able to serve the common cause
Our country is taking new latitude and departure and
Ne would not if we could help il, keep alive the mem
orv Of The fact that there existed among US two
opinions On the question Of separation. We are one
people now, and toe only test should be, resPecl 70
every appOintnsntthe best qualifications Tor me auI'es
Of the post.
With respect 10 the number Of members 70 % sent
posh,ug, 20 Car ss We are advised has bssa ds'sFpnso
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Tbc CapitaI orthe South.

Circumstances render it highly probable that Rich
mond will speedily become the Capital Of the great
Southern Couiederacy. It's pOsion-poitical, CONNER
c stra,egea moral and sanitArygges it vast advan-
tlges over all competitors.
President Davis, i; is supposed, will make it his head
quarters a. an early day.
The following resolution on this sabjec. was adopted
by the Convention Saturday:
Psolei, by this Convention that the President of the
Confederate States and the constituted authorities oil
ths Coufe3eracy be- and they are hereby cordially az
-csoecfy invited whenever in their opinion the public
interest or convenience may require IT, to make the City
OF Richmond or Other place in this State, the seat
of the Government Of the Cout,deracy.
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SEIZURE AND RELEASE OF THE cAHAwBA-MEx.

ItAN kAlD-hOha ilLl4hubD AMI
nv ORLEANS April 25.-The steamer Cahawba of
the New York line was seized this morning, but releas
ed by order Of the Montgomery government and sailed
at six O'Clock this evening
Accounts from the upper parishes say that the Ritar
~ spirit is increasing aud volunteer companies are
forming rapidly. The planters are Offering money
freely.
rumor from an authentic source has reached Brazos
that the Mexcans getting up another guerilla war
fare against the citizens on the Rio Gsande. Above
Brownsville the town Of Roma has been piilaged and
burnt and many American families murdered Browrs.
vile has also been threatened.
The number of United States troops left in Texas is
about one thousand. They are abundanty supplied
with provisions and of transportation. The num-
Der in the vicinity of Iudianola is about five hundred.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-29
AN ORDINANCE.

Concerning tie Conmissary Department.
Be ordained, That the Commissary General, Assist
ant Commissary General, Commissaties and Assistant
Commssaries upon entering upon the duties OF their Of
fces, shall give bond with approved security in such
penalties as the Governor may direct and many act
iug Assistant Commss, may be detailed from the sub
aterns OF the line as may be necessary, who shall ae
wise give bond and security above directed. The
bonds hereby required to be given shall be made pay
able to the State of Virginia. and shall be filed with tine
first Auditor The Commssary General and his assist
ants shall perform such duties in purchasing and issuing
of raons to the army Of the State of Virginia, the
Governor may direct.
Supplies for the Army, unless in particular and urgent
GASES the Governor sepnd otherwise Direct shall be pur.
chased by contract 10 be made 70 the Commssary Gen.
era on public notice. to be delivered inspection In the
bulk and at such places shall be stipulated which
contract shall be made under such regulations the
Governor may direct This ordinance shall be in force
from the time Of its adoption, subject to amendment
modification. ~ repeal BY thlq Capvpnton by the
General Assembly OF Virginia.
Adopted by the Convention Of Virginia, April q,
1861. .rs3 raf JoHy L. EuBiSK,
ap29-d3eSt Sec'y of the Convention.
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an nail rcnnrsseeI

John Bell, Andrew Ewing, f. H. Ewing and other
distinguished men-hee,oiore hopeful Uuionsts, the
2si. addressed vast meeting at Nashville. Mr.. Bell
took the ground that the usurpatons of Lincoln re-
leased every State from its obligations to the Federal
Govern ment-that Tennessee was sovereign indepen-
dat Sae-that al her citizens should at once, and
resist TO the death all invasion OF Southern soil united
South was the universal cry Of the meeting The Bon
nsr expects that three regiments will be speedily on
their way 10 the assistance Of Virginia. Fifty thousand
volunteers will be ready at an hours notice.
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IMPORTANT FROM ARKANSAS-SEIZURE OF
FORT SMITH.

FoRT SMITH, April 25th.-FOrt Smith is in possession
Of the State troops.
About u O'Clock last night volunteer force under
the command of Col Scion Borland landed the wharf
from the steamboats, Tahequah and Frederick Notrebe.
The command numbered nearly three hundred men.
About an hour before their arrival Capt. Sturgis left
with his command consisting Of two cavalry companies.
He took away the horses belonging to his command and
such supplies as be could transport He is falling back
on Fort Washita
The post was formally surrendered by Capt. A. Mont
gomery to Gen f. Burgeyin, Adjutant General of the
State, who placed Col Borand in charge.
Captain Montgomery and Msjor Gatlin were taken
prisoners, and afterwards released on parole. There
were were about hundred State troops here to-day
They were passed in review in the garrison parade
Aound The Confederate flag raised on the fort at
twelve o'clock amid the firing of cannon and the cheers
Of the people Aster the review, three cheers CIV
en- for the Arkansas citizen soldery three cheers for
JEFF Davis end three cheers for Gov H. NJ Rector. The
stock and property taten possession of is estimated to
be of the value of 100000.
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GOOD NEWS FROM ILLINOIS.

The JonesborO Gazette, in Illinois, says that the news
of the surrender Of Fort Sumter was received in that
place with becoming features and expressions OF JOY
by almost every ore in Jonesboro." 1t also says;
Tux NEws AT VIENNA.-We learn that the news OF
the surrender Of Sumter received with great re-
ioieiDg by the people of Vienna, in our negbborng
county of johnson. The cannon was brought out and
fifteen shots fred in honor Of united South. johnson
i, one OF the mort intensely Democratic counties in the
Union and her people are unit against the infamous
and damuing trelch,r ~ of Lincoln.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-29
AN ORDINANCE

TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION THIS COMMONWEALTH, so
As TO STRIKE 23D 23D SECTIONS OF THE 4ru
ARTICLE THE PRESENT CONSTITUTION, AND INSERT TIE
FOLLOWING LIEU THEREOF:
Taxation shall be equal and uniform throughout the
Commonwealth and all property shall be taxed 10 pro-
portion to its value which shall be ascerained in such
may be prescribed by law but any property
may be exempted from taxation by tho vote OF msjor-
ity of the whole number of members elected to each
House OF tie General Assembly.
This Ordinance shall take effect on the first day of
July next, when ratified by minority of the votes OF
the people of this Commonwealth cast at pole to be
pursuance of schedule hereafter to be enacted.
Done in Convention in the city of Richmond, on the
twentysxth day OF April in the year Of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and sixty one and in the eighty
fifth year of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
A. True copy. JOHN L. EuBASK,
Secretary of Convention.
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LITTER FROM HARPER'S FERRY.
rrorrs,,o,da,cs n, the pal,i,,ora sr,
Correspondence OF the Baltimore sun.l
HARPER's FERRY, April %

HARPERs FERRY, April 2Gth.
Ruuors-7He .Slare Population--Gen. Hansy of the
United States Arlay Made Prisoner.
Matters continue at this point in a state of apparent
quiet Beyond what is known at headquarters all is
speculation occasionally one, for mischief, will
concoc absurd story such as the approach OF body
OF Northern troops within few hours march Of the
Ferry. This, OF course, puts everything into commo-
ton for the time being aioat to-day that
a body of North western troops, thousand strong
we're making their to the capital and would arrive
in the neighborhood Of the Ferry by evening. 1t was
however generally discredited, and beyond the fright
occasoned the women and children no unusual stir
Cured |. is probably true nevertheless that the az
tempt will be made by portion of Northwestern volun
teers to force their passage through Virginia and Mary
land to Washington. 4 warm welcome awaits them.
Our slave population are anxious that their massas"
should prove victorious over the abolitioners, and
they only await the invitation TO be mustered into the
service of the State A company OF them from the
part OF the State passed through Winchester yes
terday Under the control of their masters they will
prove invaluable in camp and field. large number Of
the volunteers here duty have LETT their homes
and the direction of their business well as the pro-
lection OF their families entirely to their servants, and
this too without uneasiness or apprehension
Upo the arrival Of the cars bound east this morning.
Brig Gen. Harvey and bis aidde-camp taken pr
soners at this place. / am informed that the General
was en- route TO Washington upon business connected
with his position in the U. States army IL s further
stu ed that he had in his resignation time ugo
but it was acted upon He is Of course the lion"
for the moment dispatch has been sent to Governor
Letcher as TO what disposition shall be made of him.
strict surveillance is kept up, and all suspicious
strangers ere made to rather dsagreeabe gauntlet
Troops constantly arriving at this place, and be-
gins ID wear the appearance of grand military encamp
ment The removal of machinery from the armory
buildings is being pushed along with commendable
industry and in the Of several days nothing but
the bare walls of the shops will attest it the place
known as the Harpers Ferry Armory.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-29

GEy. Scorr.-We have reason to believe that the
Convention ofvi-gnia did not as Mr.. S. Arnold Doug
las stated at Bear invite old Fuss and Feathers to take
command Of the military forces Of the Old Dominion.
An ordinance was adopted aud published, inviting all
s5rlg yrguans in the Federal army to retire there
fon but az General Scott did not deem himself en-
braced in this invitation he of cOase did not heed it.
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No Resources!

News from Washington represents Lincolns treasury
as perfectly empty. draft for $500 cannot be hon
ord Il appears that tine reported contributions Of the
Northern mioaaires are merely mocnsbine. The great
Stuart, who was put down for million, subscribed
ONLY ten thouslnd-no. enough TO keep the reyes OF Old
Abe's household gang agoing for week.
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RESIGNATION OF NAVAL oyyroypg

Bosros, April 25.-The following Il The Ii.t Of g.,
ern officers Of the United States frgats Nagsr. ,hr
fused to take the oath OF allegiance and have
First Lieut. Brown, Of Mississippi; P5urth Ieusn,..
McCorst Of the Di,,tlc. Of Columbia hd'hpman Reed
Green, Second do Limsay all OF yirgnia MIDI nm,
swan aud schlsy have teegrahed to tht IN "a. h..
instruction.
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AFFAIRS AT Bosros.-A vigilance commiite.p -.
been formed in Boston to visit the houses Of
citizens. The Post states "that committee OF a.,
hundred persons organized on Tuesday evening -
wait upon those who decline 70 express their sepimsn,.
in the present state OF the country. number OF noE
tcians who have not yet committed themselves are =.
their list and will be vsited in day or So Fresdo
of speech and freedom Of thought are thereto.
suppre ssed in Boston,
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General Hnrney.

The Virginia forces at Hrpess Ferry, considering it
their iu, 10 arrest any ooer Of the Federal Govern
men, passing through the State, arrested General H.
on the cars &c route to Washington. He was conducted
to , city yesterday received ard treated by the Gov
erncr with the highest consideration and of course, re-
leased from arrest.
We hear he sets GU. this mOrning for Washington.
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BY THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA.
A PROCLAMATION,

The Convention OF the Commonwealth Of Virginia
having adopted the 26h day of April, 1861, an Or
dinance ito amend the Constitution Of this Common.
wealth. to strike out the 22d and 2Srd sections Of
the 4th article of the present Constitution and insert
section in lieu thereof and having adopted schedule
to accompany the same and by the schedule thereto an
nexed required polls to be opened for the ratification
rejection of the by the people of this State, on
the fourth Thursday in May next:
Now, therefore, |, JoHS LErcHER, Governor Of the
Commonwealth of Virginia, do hereby proclaim that the
annexed is authentic copy Of the said ordinance and
schedule and that all officers designated therein are re-
quired conform to its provisions in every respect
~, Given under my hand as Governor, and un.
L.. S. der tie seal of the Commonwealth at Richmond
49, this 24th day Of April, 1861, and in the s5th
year of the Commonwealth.
JOHN LETCHER.
By the Governor
GEORGE w. MUSFoRD
Secretary Of the Commonwealth.
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MR.. DOUGLAS AT INDIANAPOLIS.

INDIANAPOLIS, April Ex-senator Douglas spoke here
tonight from the balcony of the Bates House to an i'm
mense audience in the street. in the midst OF teavy
shower OF rain. He said country is in danger our
Capital beseged and piracy invited to prey upon our
commerce that the Northwest can never consent to
have their to the ocean in any direction cut off by
the States that it is the duty of our citizens Democrats
as well Republicans to rise up ard unsheath the
sword in defence OF constitutional rights and never
sheath it ug they are secured He would not infringe
the rights OF the SoGh. lie had ever defended them
He had done everything his power &c avert this war;
but is forced upon u.s. 1t s no time to enter into nice
discussions Of its Let vndcae our rights rst
and discuss the of troubles aerward He call
ed his countymen to rise as one and do battle for
their constitutional and inalienabe rights.