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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-13
FROM MONTGOMERY.
CORRESPONDENTS OF THE p1spArcH. I

MONTGOMERY, Ala, April Q, 1861
The fire that our fathers kindled on the
affairs OF Liberty, Law, and the Cons tItu-
.lon, though no longer alive in the so-calIed
Chlted States Government, is burning brightly
here, and will light the new Republic rapidly
en- to power and renown. Bre We wise and
honest statesmen are i'll power, tclo ,ciIL pre-
serve the loerty and glory that like guardian
angels, hover round the birth of the noble and
Minerva like offspring. Never can it be pros :
tituted to the contempt and infamy that the
black and degraded faction in control at Wash
lngton have branded upon 4 once proud and
just government, but now 4 ruined dreary
throne, whose leaders seem wrathfully bent
upon still more fatal destruction
Wniie write, the shadowy hopes and
DOUBTS that have heretofore existed in regard
to the fnlfillment of the '.peace policy prom
lsed to be pursued towards the Confederate
States, are winging their everlasting flight
from our peaceful and happy shores, and face
to face we seem to stand with bloody Mars
All " recons truct tive breathings - will soon be
hnshed all "reorganizing dreams will van
ish INTO thin air, and shadows like the one in
Richard III, whose bright hair was 'dabbled
IN BLOOD" will become fearful realities The
next gale that reaches your State NAV bring
with 1t the odious din and clash OF arms-and
American blood apiU haze been she'd bu Ameri-
can hands.
1t is now believed from reliable Washington
advices, and other information, that a delay
OF hostilities cannot long exist. Our Commits
sioners are expected TO be withdrawn imme-
ulaiely, unless great change occurs in the
Black Republican Cabinet.
a Cabinet meeting was held here on TEES
day evening, of a grave character, and serious
conclusions were arrived at and warlike or
ders issued.
The Secretaries were at their Departments
until past midnight
Cen Beauregard, whose cannons have their
bowels fun of wrath, and are ready -moun ted
to spit forth their iron Indignation against
the walls OF Sumter, has reported himself
fully prepared, and, in conjunction with Gen
Bragg, has received orders to cry havoc anu
let slip the dogs of war the moment the ex-
igency requires.
Five thousand brave soldiers under the
command OF the intrepid Bragg, whose
grape grew in such luXuriant clusters
along the hill-sides of Buena Vista, are now
concentrated at Pensacola and are willing to
pour out their blood like rain to share the
honor OF their countrv's freedom.
a large body OF armed troops passed through
TINS place to-day, en- route for the scene OF
expected conflict. Their appearance was
grand, and the effect of their stately and mar
tial step imposing.
With all their banners brayely spread
And all their armor flashing high,
tiypipfd might acdlsen from the dead
10 see the Southern Cross 90 by. JRP
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Correspondence Of the Richmond DISPATCH.

Raising a Secession Flag-PoItticuL .4Fafrs.
FIScAsTLE, Va, April s, 1861
Some eight or ten days past we raised
secession pole and flag in our usually quiet
town. Hundreds witnessed the raising, and
as 1t was ascending the beautiful pole, (Sl feet
high,) our excellent Brass Band gave us that
soul stirring air, "DiXie." Secession speeches
We're then made by some of our citizens, and
tue day passed off quietly. A great change-I
Judge from many That have conversed with
has come over the minds of the people in this
section, since things have taken the course
they have. The people are beginh:ng to arouse
are subject by waiting. They are getting
1mpatlent-the suspense the State Convention
is causing cannot be longer submitted to- and
1t is denounced as the greatest "humbug
afair that ever assembled in your city, as a
deliberative body, called together by the peo-
pie 10 vindicate the honor of the Old Domin-
ion. How long are we to be kept waiting be-
tore they arrive at some conclusion We lin
the mountains up here) read your excellent
paper every day, but can never see anything
from the Convention that is palatable to our
taste. They sit, talk, and make long -winded
speeches, while the enemy of Virginia is pre-
pairing his incendiary plans to succumb her
sons.
We had speeches to-day Court day. from
gentlemen, all of whom We're in favor of Sc
cession Mr.. Burwell, of Bedford, spoke
about two hours, and in his able speech
showed how much more it was to the inter-
est OF Virginia to be with the Sonth than re-
main the tail of a Northern Confederacy.-
Col. r. M: Wiley, of Craig, (who is candi-
date for the State Senate also took strong
Southern grounds. Col Anderson, onr late
representative in the Legislature, also gave
IAN account of his stewardship" He told
the people that all hopes of an adjustment
had banished-he had exhausted all in his
power for the good of the State, and he re-
turned TO tell his constituents there was no
longer any chance for either adjus tment or
recons truction. He was in favor OF the i'm
mediate withdrawal of the State from the
Northern Confederacy. Some of his friends,
he stated, had insisted upon his Announcing
himself candidate for Congress. He would
say to the people, that he did not wish to go
to an Abolition or Northern Congress and
there sit and hear his State daily abused by
Black Republicans. He announced himself q
candidate for reelection to the Legislature
Green James, Esq, editor of the Paitey Sen
finel, also announced himself 4 candidate 1t
is thought there will be others out.
w. K. Staples, Union candidate for Con-
gress torepresent this district, was announced
10 speak here to-day. but was detained in
Craig county by sickness. Quill
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Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.
Things in Petersburg.

IEIEksbU RG, April IL, 1861,
After day of the most intense excitement.
arising from rumored dispa tches said to have
been received by distinguished citizen of
Richmond, damper, in the form of tele-
gram direct from Charleston to a prominent
citizen of this city, stating that there was no
excitement, and no anticipation of an imma.
diate fight, effectually cooled down the heated
passions OF our citizens 10 very low temperu-
ture- Whatever may be- the feeling towards
the fleet sent South by Lincoln, elsew here.
there exists but one sentiment with regard to
1t here, and that is, that 1t may be sunk to the
bottom OF the ocean, and not a vestige
istence, There is an in tense desire to
terminate the suspense now existing
throughout the land, and which has well
nigh become intolerable. War, with all its
relief to the public mind, now almost worn
indecision. ~''1
The Dispatch was in great demand here to.
DAY, our people desiring 10 hear the effects Of
the freshet in James River - -.
Inc Appomattox Is gradually calming down,
AFTER having done its worst In addition 10
the damage reconnted in my letter OF yester.'
the Farmviile bridge was washed away. hns
NOT sumcient!y to cause the stoppage Of tha
regular trains. lenrn that the damare done
~ City Point Is IN course Of rapid repair. and
- ne business on that road will 90 on without
interruption. The weather to-day u in
striking con trlst with what has been yi.ited
upon US Tor the past week; the temuara tmrs
is ss n mild as could be wished. the sky AZ cIssr
as nrisy rns eys s q esa4ty and the atmospere il
-ook as smiling and cheer al ne thourh tnsrs
was not care TO rest II burden unon ths,,s
Inc .adies, Tor whose beauty Peteyrhnrr
- ~ l1auy celebrated, appeared apon the street.
else, the clerk Of the weather ,honld ssiSsnsI
ly con tinue his kinducss s'eesss'ss s'esss'ss'
At Orutehheld. Esq. Of the Daily Rr.
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The Grand Dress southern Rights Bali, an
nounced to come of next Tuesday night. at
the Old Market Hall, bids fair to eclipse any-
thing OF similar character gotten mp here for
long time. Able and influential gentlemen
are enlist ted in the cause, and their best efforts
are being exerted to have the ball one that
Will long be remembered for its brilliancy.--
The proceeds accruing therefrom are 10 ba
used In way that we are sure will meet with
the hearty approval of all lovers Of the South
and her rights. If all go who should, the dag
ana pole that the committee will be called
upon to buy with the proceeds OF the bali viii
be large and long tF .-7E~ ~ =
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STEALING Nearing apparel --1h- private
tavern, near the First Market, was en- tered ~
hall thief last Friday, in the day time, ana
robbed Of sundry pairs Of pantaloons. ana
other articles Of apparel, belonging % M.
fearee Ciarke The same thief. not long after-
wards, visited the premises OF Mr.. Nm. q
Wood, Immediately opposite, and stole q lot 81
wearing apparel belonging to the ladies Of his
hOu sehOld si n IS P7s---- :, = -
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The Unfted States Marshalship-TheP Presi-
dent has directed Judge Haiyourton, Of the
District Court, to admins ter the oath Of Of
nee to Thos. II. Fisher, Of Fairfax county, as
the successor of Col. John +. Wiley. .. WORT, !,
and estimable gen t.eman, and veteran OF ths
war OF 1872, who has been performing the riu :
ties OF the office in question for several wears
win great acceptability to the people. Line
coins appointee, Fisher, has not. however -
yet nted himself before the Judge to take
the oa tn of office = e4tT 'ss"Ts
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Ndrfgdffon 0ostrueted. The N York q team.
ship Jamestown. on her last trip thither, Wa
compelled TO anchor at City Point. In eonee-
quenee OF the rapidity of the current. After-
wards, her passengers were trypsi@red TO tha
steamer A. H. Schuits, and 0f6stt - ,Sss
city, and landed ia small boats opp sf,..
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krdm tndtions Postpaa<d.--The MASno -
yesterday continued the following cSS;oss.-
James Turner, for assauiting Jno u. C&rfy
Henry, slave Of J.. e. AndSrson, for stn3 n3ilna 4 4
silver watch and chain from Hsasy Hurr1ss. 3
line, for raising disturbance ia John SS~sn. I.
mitxs house, and +. Boshen, Tor n1sSE4l
Jacob Beir, s 81 kss 5 q : Y,a X "a Sfs3 sszy
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fusstdn Hdr,-Sanderson' g great revolving
diorama Of the "miil" between the Northerst
bear and the allies, now at Mechanics, Hall.
continues to attrack crowds to that popn k.r
pace OF resort. No description would sufkice.
IL must ne seen to be appreciated.
There will be an afternoon perforfnarice To
day, anordins an excellent opportun5tt for.
the attendance of .he juvenile portionT a the
community, as well as ladies too delieste IA.
Dear exposure to the night cir,
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Judge Clopton's Librarr.--The libraryA.~
the late Judge John b. Clopton, Of Virginiss
Is TO be sold at auction in New York On ~
18TH OF May. To show its extent, We MY
is matter Of re- u that this vaIua6le eeSnees
ton OF books cesld not have been rstainaA -
the State whose judiciary the late owner. -
eminently graced '%ss - -
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4 Richmond Darkey in Boston An item
was copied in this paper, few days since.
which stated that one of the men who recent,
iy served on jury at a trial in Boston. was
a negro named w. S. Anderson. The circum-
stance was thought worthy of mention, be.
cause it was the first time one of the coIoreti
brothers had been requested, in the modern
Athens. to act in such capacity. Anderson
IS hichmond darkey-used to work in VIII
liamson's barber shop, and, when in this re-
gion, was familiarly known as "Goyernor. "
We believe he is a slave, and depar ted hence
on the underground railroad. ~ =
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Thedtre-Ldst Night Of the Season. The
theatrlcal season closes with to- nights per-
Torrance. The announcement of 4 cour,i
mentary benefit to the managers on Thursday
night drew together a large number OF the
lovers OF the drama-an appropriate ac-
knowiedgment OF their unceasing efforts to
please. The same piece, a grand oriental
spectacle, called the Fairy Spell,,' which
abounds in telling points, will be produced
tonight, together with pleasing farce, or
course, with SO many inducements, the people
will not be apt to stay away tonight. Isa158
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Disposed 9r The Mayor yssterd6v d ~ p VI M
OF the case OF David w. HuGhes, c645Ss6 MI
cent pasces .hy sending him q - nnev11 kSeoro.s
tne Grand ury. Richmond Hoenes. aSrextol. !,
Tor being IN an unlawful AsseJn RIy. apd Snnk-
nn& Win NEGROES. was also ooat 6n Y6& M 5 :
dee Wsio admitted Ia hail IS AZ n = 80 - Z
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A ToLgRARLg USASIAtry.-lf anybody Is
seriously distressed about division in public
sentiment over the Constitution Of the Con-
federats States, we recommend them TO study
the following statement OF the vote upon the
question Of its adoption
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Ths Rodsfcr House," at Abingdon, Va,
was destroyed BY IRE on Sunday last.
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local MATTERS.

The rer.--The rising tendencies of fheno-
ole James, and his evident intention 70 con.
tinue ON bender for some days to come, AZ.
lords a prolific theme for discourse on the
part Of the people. The subject is not dry
one. even for q newspaper man, yet wNnt Of
space compels us to dismissit II with the remark
that the river yesterday experienced q COL
lapse Sufficient to lower its surface eight feet.
The effects Of the present freshet have been
particularly disastrous on the South side Of
the river, opposite Richmond. The valuable
md highly cultivated lands lying on Its mar
rim are now all overnowed, the dykes con.
structed for the especial purpose Of keepyng
he tides out having given away under the
heavy pressure, and the angry Aood now GOV.
,rs thousands Of acres Of the very best land
n lower Virsinia, entirely destroying fhe
trops, and destroying all chance for pitching
crop there this year. The low lands of the
following gentlemsn in Chesterfield have been
flooded, Wig: j. B. Jones, 4. v. Burgess,
Henry Cox, DR.. John Hewlett. the Messrs.
Friend, Bouiware, Fenoley, Gregory, Willis.
4. H. Drewry, and others. The destruc-
ton Of crops will be heavy.
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Pirginta Mechanics Iastituts.--At an ad-
iourned meeting of the Institute, held on
Thursday night last, the following officers and
managers were elected: .s8
Presidential. M. Bailey. 5ssh. sf4ssei
Vice ce-Presidents-Thos.H H. Wynne and VIM.
Macfariane.
Recording Secretary-J. w. LeweIlen.
Corresponding Secretary-H. p. Edmond.
Treasurer-Samuel p. Mitchell. esEs
Auditor-George w. Anderson. 49,.
Board of Managers Bargamin James
d. Browne, E. Is. Spence, s. s. Cottreil, Geo.
A. Ainslie, H. X. Burger, John W. McKeil,
James I: Pemberton, VIM. w. Snead. los.
T. Powell, James Kersey, John H johnson.
James A: Scott, John Mcfarland, John Tyler,
John r: Tyler, Geo. s. Lownes, Chas e W.
Alien, A. Bowers, and Oliver Davis. tslss
The Board are to meet at the Hall on Tues
day night next, for organization and the elec-
tion OF Standing Committees, at which time
every member who intends TO serve ought
to be at his post. s..i- a4s.tae4s SO
The Institute is now in q fiourishing condi.
tion; but to continue to prosper its managers
must be energetic and attentive in the dis
charge OF their dulles Its next Fair will be
held in October. .s ts ieh hssa..es s64
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Supreme Court cf Appsats-Aprfsl 10. Law
sons ex'or Us. Lawson. Argued by George
VIM. Brent for the plaintiff, and Francis L.
Smith for the defendant. Judgment Of the
Ctrc nit Court Of Alexandria county reversed,
and Judgment rendered on demurrer to eyi.
dence for plaintiff. &as
Upon the petition of VIM. H. Brown an ap-
peal Is allowed him from a decree pronounced
oy the Circuit Court of Stafford county, ren-
dered Sept 25th, 1860, in a suit in which Jas.
g. Taliaferro, sueing for himself and the other
heirs at law of Sidney Wishart aud Wilhel-
nina Taliaferro, cec'd, heirs at law, &c. Of
Lieut.. Thos. Wishart, of the revolutionary
army. seT sa5o 81 4sssxsA
On the 11th of April, the Court heard two
cases OF Vaughn as. the Common wealth, and
two of Caldwell rs. the COMMONWEALTH
Argued, the first two by VIM. H. Cook for the
plaintiff, and by the Attorney General for the
Commonwealth; and in the second by Bev-
eriy X. johnson for the plaintiff, and for the
Common wealth by the Attorney GeueraI- -
Case under advisement ~48s sEssA EtEss 2
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Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.
Court Ddy-Political Discussion-New Can-
dtdates-Post ONce-Southern Flag Dis
patch--Rditrodd Nelps, DC
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To see uurnittn ! n Hhera see US. -

tbs charge Of Inconsistency would never have
c0sns frOm him. Mr.. Go0de went on to criti-E
ctxs the purposes Of the majority IN this Con.
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The old folks, three female servants, and
two big brothers rushed to the rescue, and
broom sticks, mop-handles and boot jacks
flashed in the gas-light, as the household en-
tered the chamber Of the frightened beauty.
An examination Of the figure in the window
dispelled the fears of all, and changed the
screams of the young lady in shouts Of
laughter.
The imaginery "fat man" was only her
own darling hooped skirt, which she had
hung on hook near the window, and which
the wind had inflated and set in motion.
There was no more sleeping in the house
that night.
The happy termination Of the adventure
lput the family in such good humor. that
lthey laughed and talked until breakfast time
Young ladies should be careful about the
disposal of their hoops when they go to bed
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ATTLicuoys.--A merchant was ore day re.
turning from market. lie was on horseback,
and behind hin vas talise filed with mo.
ney The rain lell with violence, and the
good old man was wet 10 bis skin. Al this
d. wss ve1ed and murmgred because God
bad given him such bad weather for his Jour.
hey. lie soon reached Tie borders Of the
thick forest. What Was bis terror on be.
holding on one side Of tie road a robber,
with leveled gun, aiming at him. and attempt.
ibg 70 FIRE Bot the powder being wet b,
the rain, the gun did not 20 Of. and the mef.
chant, giving spurs to his horse, fortunately
had time 10 escape. AZ soon as he found
himself safe he said 10 himself: How wrong
was not 10 endure the rain patiently IS sent
~ Providence. II the weather had been
dry aud fair ! should not, probably, have
been alive at this hour, and my little children
would have expected my return in vain.
The rain which caused TO murmgr came
/ AZ Fortunate moment 10 save my life and
pesere my property" Il is thus with a
mslt,iode of our afflie,ions--by causing "
slight Of shirt sBiernss they preserve ~
liom Others far grestef snd Of longer dBra.
ton.
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a NIGHT SCENE IN a YOUNG LADY's BED
cghMBFR.


Daring one of the warm nights Of this
season, young lady vas excessively fright
sned by a little Circumstance which trans
pired about tie hour u midnight. This
Young lady, whose beauty i only eq1alcd
bY her modestv. and whose "eyss dark
charm" has caused NOR. than one UsisteOat
70 palpitate, bad retired 70 her chamber.
where, after laying aside the greater portion
Of her wearing apparel. she committed her.
self 10 the tender embraces Of Morpheus,
whose soothing influence Gas aided By the
cooling breath Of Zephyr. ~ho came IN 81
tie open window and famed her cheek.
With his feaihery wings. In a word, sbe
vas snooLing fnely--Or, 70 use the language
Of a modern bard
"slese % be- velvet s,sli5s lightly prt.,i,
A. df,sry dsh. 9thssv,d her snowy breast,
hhis ,srssssrn. thfgash NJ vind5v r1hlv sfsefins
t9s q Ter couch, and trembling ttes. steel r.srsg
Il va. a. We aid. about nidaieht, rhen
The Young lsdy vas aroused from her deli.
eious slgnlbef By hearing noise a. her win.
dow. Halt pnelosing her eyes, she was
startled BY Che sight u a c0rpulent form,
apparently struggling 70 gain admission 10
her chamber through the open window. I,
struck her AZ once that The intruder had been
caught By Ole rear olhis gnmentiousbIes by 4
nail or some other sharp instrument, sbr
seemed struggling with stern determine.
ton 90 enter. Her irs, thought wa 10 fain,
--her second, 70 give the fellow a push--he,
third 20 jump out Of the windov a. soon 4.
be jumped 10 her fourth. 20 scream, whiet
was Immediately carried into eject. III,
whistle ~ The locomotive on ihe Iron Noun
tain road when Il gave lie first snort on ~
4th Of Juig. was but whisper 20 the scream
Of the Young girl. The whole house an,
half the neigbborhood we're awakened BY n
cutlery.
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