Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-12
THE UNITED STATES.


We make the suboined compilation from newspapers
published "over the border"
THE BETRAYAL OF MARYLAND.
The Baltimore San Of the 9th contains the full Mes
sage Of Gov. Hicks. 1t commences with liudstion Of
his part in suppresng the Southern sympabies OF
the people Of Maryland The following extracts will
show the present depravity Of this man.
MONEY yoE LINCOLN
The tax payers in Maryland are looking
With great ntees. for your action in regard to the best
method Of raising the money which ia required 10 pay
our proportion OF the national tar levied by Congress-
to aid 10 deraying the expenses Of the war and also the
other sums which will be necessary 70 enable this State
to follow her own former patriotic example aud that OF
her loyal sisters.
Our proportion Of the national amounts to the
Of four hundred and thrtysI thousand eight hunded
ard tusntythree dollars and tbirty.three cent? aud
Congress has allowed fifteen per centum OF this 10
be retained by us to def tic costs and charges OF eel
Letting the 1t Is impossible for to tf,r any
estimate Of the amount that will be necessary for the
other purposes have Indicated But look upon the
whole subj in which dollars and cents should
not be regarded. The rebellion 10 to be put down
matter at What cost Our State must bear her share Of
the expense and people have shown their eesre to
do 80 by casting overwhelming majority Of their votes
In favor Of the maintenance Of the Union.
Yours then, should be no nggsrd hand. In this case
ibesalty will be economy; and the people look TO you
thus to Wind cate their devotion TO the Government
direct tsI raise the necessary amount would, In my
opinion fa heavily upon the people at this time be-
cause of the partial prostraon Of the mercantile and in
dustrial pursuits OF course II the money can be pro-
cured In other way, direct taxation must be reoted
But, such tax Is always unacceptable, and would
be onercus, under all the circumstances trust you all
bs able TO devise some method by which Its imposition
ct thh time may be avoided.
SOLDIERS FoR LINCOLN.
Il il undoubtedly strict duty and also due to the pride
and honor Of the State that yeu make immediate provi
sion for raising and equpping haryand quota OF tie
Eve hundred thousand volunteers called for the Pree
dent under the act OF Congress authorizing him so to do
believe shat quota can be raised without difficulty
soon you shall advance money 10 pay the expenses Of
recruiting and equippng The troops
HI CALLS FOR a BLOODY CODE.
Respectfully suggest the Hopriety ofthe re-snactmcnt
Of former Laws for the summary punishment OF persons
10 Maryland Who shall be convicted Of aiding sbet
log in any those who In against the gov.
eminent. Il is undenabe that, notwithstanding the
careful watch KEEP. by the Federal officers there are in
our midst sympstbz with and abettors Of the rebellion
voo in some vsy, keep up communication with and
give cid and comfort to the Confederatss.
Let endeAvor to pat end to these nearious prsc
tees BY irfe ing punishment upon these often.
dssi against the peace Of this State well as against
us. such . course will also measuraby relieve loyal
cit1sns In many parts Of the Sate from the numerous
snnoyancss and prosecutions 10 which they have
oag sc,ed at the hands Of their sscessioris neigh
boss and which have undoubtedly increased TO the'r
prseent embarrassing proportion because Of the impu-
nifty With which men have heretofore been allowed to act
reasonably.
BALTIMORE AID OHIO RAILROAD.
The cor dion Of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and
Of the Chesapeake aud Ohio Canal requires action cn
your part The reopening OF these great works to traffic
and travel Is Of immense importance, not ony to the
people directly, but rs bearing on the future Of cur
financial resources. The statement made by the Pfes
dent Of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company is
herewith submitted.
WHAT MAINLAND HAS GAINED IN EXCHANGE roR Her
HONOR
In conclusion, gentlemen, congra .uate you and the
people OF the State upon the immunity have enjoyed
from the dreadful evils which have fallen upon some Of
the ether States While carnage and desostion have
stslked through Virginia, Kentucky and Missouri We,
here 10 Maryland have had batte-felds no wanten
and children. True, In every section OF the State
and deadly hatred, and in some even adcisl
persecution have been openly INDUCED against those
whose only offence is loyalty to the government. But
this hatred bitterness and persecution have not yet cu
minated In bkoeshed. The tread of Hostile armies has
not inerered with the calling Of the husbandmin but
he earth has yielded mora beautifully than before.
II the thunders of artillery be heard upon
bordefs II our industrial pursuits have been prosraed
70 extent BY the national calamity, have yet
nAQ peace ~ our by tue dressing OF noaVen We
have bees spared the Dreadful evils and horrors nsepar
sbly connected With war For all this have abundant
reason to be thankful And in view Of this yet
Afford 10 pardon those who shall now ceaee aborng with
zeal worthy Of better to ftir up dscord within
our sse, 70 array brother sgeinst beothsr and son
sgains. father.
Il 10 vh you TO effce ENTHUSIASTICALLY has sppe,r
ed upon Legislative records II Ia also with you TO
prove that Maryland 10 not only LOYAL but patrioc-
WhsNver aid We afford the Fsieral Government
should b offered literally promptly, unsrudgingly.-
The perpetuiiy Of the Government II at stake. Mary.
land wishes 70 do bet whole duty, and her loyal sons
have plsc ID her honor in your keeping. know you
vin NOS sesssy that trust.
LANE AND HIS CONMAND-THE JAYHAwKER5
AND BRIGAND3 or TIE NORTHWEST. AS
sHEN By YANKEE vISlTER-THE SORT OF
PEOPLE WHO WANT 10 BE MASTERS or TIE
SOUTH.
following potice Of Jim Lane and bis followers
journey Of eight miles brought rsfo little town
named Hsrnanville, on the road leadog from Oaccos
10 The Overland mail We drove up In front Of vhe
house Of medium responsibility, when the nose Of our
csssisss bsessht to tho door gentleman Of middle
sss In bis stocking fset and wrapped In military over.
coal.
"0sn. Lsse. Mr. Blank" said Gen. Surgis, and 10 a
moment thereafter was shaking hands heartily with
Cen. jim Lane-than Ehom more noted more fesred
mere haisd more talfed Of does mot exit In Ms
sou - A"y sther State In two minutes after the Gen.
ssah vers h bet dseussionSturgls claiming that the
tie pscy Of the Government 70 make itself felt q to
II 49, eoaeiats the wsvsrng and reward s ftisnds
u ssssral ~ - sfssi Enthusiastically In the main
~ ~ GFsd TO By Gen. Lane but with smooth CO.