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Prudence in the Press.

Mr.. CLusKr. one of the editors Of the Mem
phis Aualaache, says, In letter from Mont
gomsry, that If it were proper, he might in
dulge his readers with his own convictions,
founded upon the most reliable information,
as to what will transpire hereafter by
the action of the Government In Montgo-
merry but the suggestions of q wise policy
conv!nces him that. In an hour of such ext
gency, publication should not be given to any.
thfn0 calculated to iaform the enemy Of ths
movements Of this Government. That the
North will have war to their hearts content,
war to the right Of them, war 10 the left of
them--war, hot, effective and emphatic war,
until 1t shall belch forth itself, Hold,
enough = is certain"
The words in italics should be scrupulously
observed by every journal of the South. Pa
triotism and common sense alike demanded
that whilst the Press should be a pillar of
IRE to our own people, it should be pillar
OF cloud TO the enemy. Nothing should be
published which can give them any clue TO
tho movements of our Government.
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seven,r Thous.nd yoIunteers.


The Richmond Enquirer states that the
proclamation Of Gov. Letchsr for volunteers
In Virginia has been responded 10 by over
seventy thousand soldiers.
ssYoung men from every class and profes.
sion throughout the State, all Of them RAISED
with arms In their hands from earliest BOY,
hood, form Firginia's army. they are al
said to be good marksmen, enured 70 langue
by hSintisg and farming, riding and exercise
of all kinA eager to rush to the deience Oh
their homes, fathers, mothers, Fights ana iip
erties--such are the defenders OF Strginia. All
when il is. the number will be swefled TO one
hundred thousand of the best soldiers that
ever stood forth 10 defend their country from
oppression. Such an army, officered from the
commanded by the brave and gallant Lee, the
noble son of Light Horse Harry, conquest
WI, be impossible, and the invader that has
the hardihood to trespass upon the soil OF VIZ
ginia will meet sure and speedy deaLn'
The Enquirer justly remarks
iTha. the appointment of General Lee has
given the n tmost confidence to the people OF
the State: they feel that his wisdom, prudence
and courage attested by unprecedented sue
cess on the fields of Mexico, offer guaran tee
of triumph, in the glory and honor OF which
one hundred thousand Firginians are eager to
share.
"The gallant Palmetto people, having won
their own victory, with a chivalry like the
knlgnte oi oiu nave coHle W diu FiISihit !"
the defence of her soil. We will not be guilty
of the unehristian spirit of inviting conflict,
but if reason has deserted the authorities al
Washington, and they desire a trial of strength
let them invade Virginia, let them take the
first step towards subjugation."
The Inquirer adds
Virginia being now one of the Confederat e
States, can take no aggressive step without
the authority of the Government at Mont
gonery. Her position is one of defence. She
is ready and amply prepared to defend hel
soil her people, like all brave men, anxious
~ desire peace; but when this Is denied, hel
people will meet the issue of war with a de
termination that not one Northern invader
shall return to tell the tale of their defeat.
President Davis has The confidence of the
people, and he will, at the proper time and in
the proper manner, protect the rights anc
avenge the wrongs of every State and people
who may place their destiny and fortunes
with the Confederate States"
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Cushing and Ryerett.

Among the last of the fallen Conservatives
are CUSHING and EVERETT. Commodore SrocK-
TON, who swore some time ago that If a North
ern Regiment should march upon the South
through New Jersey he would raise Jersey
regiment to oppose 1t, has also lowered his
flag, in a late speech, in which he makes his
stereotyped alluson to the personal combats In
which he has been engaged. We believe the
list of the Northern Conservatives Is now
pretty much exhausted. Every one of them
Is sus staining LINCOLN in what they know to
be an unconstitutional exercise of power, and
a most inhuman aud bloody purpose -
But it Is worth all the hubbub and confusion
to have this inside view of human nature
before the Great Day when fearful words, ~
the secrets of all hearts shall be revealed.
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Tennessee a Unit.

We learn that JOHN BELL, ANDREW EWING,
f. II. EWING, and other distinguished men,
heretofore hopeful Unionists, on the 23d, ad
dressed vast meeting at Nashville Mr. BELL
took theground thatthe usurpation of LINCOLN
released every State from its obligations to the
Federal Goyernment-that Tennessee was
sovereign, independent State-that all mel
citizens should arm at once, and resist to the
death all invasion Of Southern soil. united
South was the uni versal cry Of the meeting =
The Bannsr expects that three regiments Will
be speedily on the way to the assistance OF
Virginia. Fifty thousand volunteers will bt
ready at an hours notice.
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The citizens Of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Gov.
ington and Newport on the Kentucky side of
the Ohio, have entered into combination and
raised guard for their mutual protection.
A similar combination has been formal nv
the cities Of Louisville and New Albany and
Jacksonville. on the Indiana side. Al a
meeting OF tho Mayors Of the three cities.
GENERAL Tuley. Of Indiana, stated that the on. .
tire people Of the sth Congressional District
IN Indiana are preparing TO stand by Kentucky
in any and all extremities. and that they viii
protect the border against aggression from
any anarsss. Tbs maiss. pork and corn Of
southssn Ohio. Indiana aud Illinois, can oniy
Had . mArkstla the 6oathsrn States. 4 tasia
Tor shshsasas efsAs New xnslaad Yanksss
= - oppssssivs and odieas 70 thsm - u Any
otA9 pestten q the continent.
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CaDital of the South.

The Virginia Convention on Saturday adopt
cd the following resolution
Of the Confederate States and the constituted
authorities of the Confederacy be, and they are
hereby cordially and respectfully invited, when
ever In their opinion the public interest or con-
venience may require it, to make the city OF Rich
mond, or some other place in this state, the seat
Of the Government of the Confsdoracy
This is an admirable move. Richmond has
great advantages for being the Capital of the
Southern Confederacy. Its location, health
fulness, accessibility from the South, strategy
cal and moral position, give it claims Of high
order Nature seems TO have marked out this
grand and beau tiful locality for the Capital of
a great nation.
1t is generally believed that President DAVIS
will make Richmond his headquarters at an
aarly day
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rhe reI,sraph.


The public should bear In mind that. where
the telegraph is In the hands OF Northern ope-
rasors, II cannot be relied upon. For exam
pie the enormous contributions 10 the war
which wealthy individuals 10 the North are
reported by telegraph 10 have made. turn out
10 be comparatively uncomfortable sums.
conb ined effort is made everywhere to intimi-
date the South. not only by large display OF
force, but by all sorts OF exaggcrations Of the
resources which the North possesses. We
advise the public neither to underrate nor
over. estimate the capacities of our enemy
The preponderance of numbers on that side IL
not SO great as TO eounterbalance their indi
vidual inferiority to the South in martial tenn
per and the practice Of arms. to say nothing
ofour advantage in fighting in our own coun'
try, and for our very existence We are
stronger at this moment than our enemies, Il
our energies and resources are skillfully di
reetal -t
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The New York Tribune has the following,
proposing to divide the farms of Maryland
and Virginia among the invaders. The answer
to such 4 menace cannot be given in words
eve hold traitors responsible for the work
uDop which they have preclpltated US and We
warn them that they must abide the full penalty
Espeeially let Maryland and Virginia look to 1t;
for as they are greater sinners. 30 their punish
meutwili be heavier than that of others. Viz
gi MIA is rich and beautiful Stale. the very gar
den of the Confederacy Bnt it is garden that is
doomed to be a good deal tramplea, and Its paths,
ia beds and its boundaries are likely to be pretty
completely obIiierated before We have dono with
it, IL has property in houses, In lands, In mines,
in forests in country, and In town, which will
need to be taken possession OF and eQutably cared
for The rebels Of that state and of Mary land
NAV not hatter themselves that they car enter
upon a war against the Government, and AFTER
ward return to quiet aud peaceful homes. They
choose to pla the part Of traitors, and they must
suffer the penalty. The worn out race OF emas
culated First Families must gave place to a stur
der people, whose pioneers are now on their way
TO Washington at this moment in regiments. An
allotment of land In Virginia Will be fitting re-
ward TO the brav fellows " no have gone TO fight
their country's battles, and Maryland and Nir-
ginia free states, inspired with Northern vlgor,
NAV start anew IN the race for prosperity and
newer,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-30
A Military Publication.

j. W. RANDOLPH, 12l Main street, Rich
mond, has just pu biished an admirable tile
work entitled Tactics for Officers of Infan.
try, Cavalry, and Artillery. Arranged and
compiled by l.. V. BUcKHoLTz, an thor of In.
fantry Camp Duty, Field Fertilization and
Coast Defence" Col. DIMMoCK recommends
the work as containing "informa ton mos,
essen tial to success of the bravest troops in
front of we'll drilled enemy; and Col
ToMpKISs, late of the United States Army
says it "should be consulted and unders tooC
by every citizen who holds Il commission"
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IIniou Men of the South.

The Union men of the South are now bat
lling manfully in the front rank of the great
cause of Southern independence. The mo-
ment that they discovered the unparalleled
deception which LINCOLN had practiced upon
them. that moment "by-gones - with them
were "by -gones," and they knew no cause bat
that of Virginia and the South. The unity OF
the South is now equal to that of the North.
With few miserable exceptions in the North
west, of politicians as destitute of personal
as political character, the South stands in q
compact mass, knowing no rivalry except
which shall go farthest and make most sacri-
fass in the common cause.
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CANAAN Hunter.

Capt THos. T. HUNTER, late of the U. S.
Navy, a native of Virginia, who has been In
the service for thirty three years, has resigned
his commission in that service and placed
himself at the disposal of his native State.
Capt HUNTER, though for the last year
employed on service in the waters OF South
Carolina, has always been national man up
to the period of Virginia's secession, when,
recognizing at once his supreme duty to his
native Commonwealth, he resigned his COM
mission and returned to his native State, to
offer himself to her service. Virginia has rsa-
son to be proud of snch sons.
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Gov. Hicks. of Maryland.

This double dyed traitor deserves the exc
Grafton of honest men in the whole country.
He Is evidently in league with LINCOLN, and
is known In Washington as q regular member
OF the Black Republican organization. Up to
within a few days he has been living under
the roof of Capt. BLAKE, the Federal COM
mander OF the Navy Yard at Annapolis, and
sleeping in the same room with him. We
have it from undoubted authority that he So
verely reprimanded the officers in command of
the VAUDEVILLE prince George Rangers for
arresting two Army Captains, who were car
rying sealed orders from Washington to An
napolis, telling them they were little better
than land pirates.
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NOBLE AorIoS.-Appomatto x Lodge, of Pc
tersburg, has appropriated $500, to be placed
In the hands of their committee, to be distri-
buted among the families of Odd Fellows who
may be in danger Of suffering from the alb
sence of any of the mem bers in the service OF
the State. We hope that all the Lodges OF
Odd Fellows throughout the State will take
similar action
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THR EMBARGO AT CA1Ro.-A dispatch frc

THB EMBARGO AT CAIKo.-A dispatch from
Cairo to the Cincinnati Enquirer says:
Eight hundred troops from Chicago, includ.
ing the famous Zouave companies arrived
here Monday night, with six pieces of cannon,
and have gone into camp at Cairo. Three
thousand more are expected here this week
An embargo on boats is to be made, and no
steamers will be allowed to pass with provis-
ions or contrabands of war.
1t will be seen by the news which we pub
lish elsewhere that the Tennessee munitions
constituted the first seizure.
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New Yerk.

The nsrcsst city in America for the late war
was tbs city Of New York, and the most bril-
lisntiy illuminated city in Amer1ca when
psacs was proclaimed was the same city. By
ths rsrest good lack In the world. JsHs Bull
was 70 exhausted with his European eombats
that he wss glad 70 postpone hts revenge tin
= future urns. Otherwise. New York and
every lssss city on tho Northsrn ssaboard
might hare been nlnmlnated IN anything but
psAoefnl mannsE. Il
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Cor. FAuyTLEGoY.-- has already been an
nounced that this gallant officer WAS on his
return home. The Winchester Republican
says his resignation of his command in the
FEDERAL Army preceded him, as did his tender
OF his services to the Governor of Virgins
We trust he may be Immediately rendered a
command. No officer in the country is better
qualified, and in none have the people of his
native State more confidence
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-30

The ARREST OF LIEUTENANT BRowy-I.ieut
Isaac n. Brown, of the Niagara, at Boston,
LETT mat vessel after his resigna ton, and
stopped at the fremont House previous to TAX
ing passage for his native State, Mississippi.
Having purchased his ticket he was moleste ted
by Boston mob, his baggage was broken
open ana searched, and finally he was arres ted
and held subject to the orders of the Governor.
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The Despo,ism at the North.

A Northern paper has the following Item,
revealing spirit of despotism not equalled
in any despotic monarchy Of Europe:
-Four persons suspected Of secession senti-
ments were arrested In Harrisburg yesterday"
Arrested" because +" suspected " of ''sen-
tfments." No charge that they had said or
done OF ,orftten anything Such is the des-
potism that wants TO rule the South
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WELL DoNR Arkansas understand that
a company, mum bering one hundred and fifty
men, has arrived here from Arkansas to ten
der their services to Gen. Bragg. They have
organized and travelled here at their own ex-
pense. and are determined to participate in the
assault on Fort Pickens, whether received or
not. All honor to these brave and gallant
men i-PeHsac0la Exchange.
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Nnhmuno qispafrb,
TUESDAY MORNING.. .APRIL 80. lsel

THa DAIRY DisrArcH.--The notice which we
published the other day in regard to the sale
OF the Dispatch 1t Ave cen Is per copy applied
only to this CITY. Parties at n distance who
are subjected to the trouble and expense of
procuring papers daily for the aecommoda-
ton Of the public. cannot afford 10 sell them
At the price for which they are sold at the
counter
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TIE ADAMS EXPRESS CoxPASY ito whom we
are indebted for many favors0 intend TO send
on 10 the South a daily newspaper express, for
the benefit of the Southern newspapers This
is in keeping with the accommodating spirit
which has ever characterized the company.
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DIED.

On Monday, the 2sth Instant, ut the residenee OF
sir. A. ID Johnson. Henrico county. ROBERT
MEREDITH. son of capt. Edward Meredith, OF
Hanover county In the goth year of his age.
His funeral will take place from Emanuel
Church. this day IT esday, at ii o'clock A. NJ.
At her residence, ON Main street. on Sunday
night at 10 O'Clock. Mrs. EMILY j., relict OF the
late Capt George x. Robinson. in the ssth year OF
her age. e--vs
The friends Of h er family are invited to attend
her funeral from her late residence. at 10 clock
day
On the 7oth inst, OF pneumonia, LUCY SOPHIA,
wife of John p. Folstsd, in the sad year OF her
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A Faithful Race.

It will be reeollected how complete failure
was JoHx BRowS's attempt at Harper's Fer
ry to excite revolt among the servile popula-
ton. A similar attempt on a small scale in
the same locality has lately met with a like
result. An Abolitionist near Harper's Ferry
was trying 70 persuade two negroes to run OF,
when the negroes arrested him aAd brought
him into Quarters.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-30

BACK TO RIcHNosD.-Dr. D. T. WooLFsoN,
well known TO many Of our readers an 0ptician
and Oculist, has just returned here from Wash.
ington. He says he hopes he comes in time to
improve the sight of the EiFginians who now In
arms against their foes President Davis, Secre-
tary Toombs, Gov. Hammond, Vice President
civa wiiling tAs,imanu ~ H. wooiSsonis - vi,
as an Optic!au and 0eulist.-R Enquirer.
DR.. w may be seen by those needing his ser
vices a. the Exchange Hotel.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-30
Commissioners to Montgomery.

The State Convention yesterday appointed
the following Commissioners to the Confeder-
ate Congress at Montgomery Hon. r. M. T.
HUNTER, Hon. WIN. q. RiyEs, w. r.. STAPLES,
JuDdE CAMDEN, of Harrison, and Judge JOHN
W. BRocKESBRoUGH.
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Nayy-Yard a. Norfolk.

We learn that the guns and munitions Of
war at the Norfolk Navy Yard, except such
40 are necessary 70 the thorough defence OF
that position, and Of the neighboring city and
IT, fortiaoAt.cns. have bssn removed and dis.
utbutsd 70 ell such points In the line Of d.
fence ~ the tntsrssts Of the Scuth reaptre, :
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-30

USTIAELY DEATH David Townsend, prin-
ter, was killed at Como depot, Penola county.
Miss, last week, by falling from a moving
train of cars, which passed o yer his body. Mr. I
Townsend was native of Massachusetts, but
had been identified with Mississippi his tory
for the last twenty five wears.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-30

The Philadelphia North Amsrfcam lAments
the fact that % few Of the Northern people
are acquainted with tho use Of arms. Not
one In thousand Of the flthy multitude who
are shrieking for war In New York has ever
seen gun, except in shop window.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-30

FLOUR IN BALTIMoRE.-At noon on Satur-
day, in Baltimore, the stock Of flour was some
$4,000 barrels--it can be increased to IS 600
by reducing the wheat on hand
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Lfeus. Wise.

The Enquirer contradicts the statement that
Lieut.. WISE, of the Navy, nephew Of Hon.
H. 4. Wis., was engaged In the burning Of
NJ Norfolk Nayy.Yard,
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EEy- Extract from a letter from 9entlems

BE Extract from letter from gentleman
In Jefferson City, Missouri, dated April 20:
" Missouri will be with old Virginia in ten
days. We have no Union men in this State
outside of st. Louis. Military companies are
forming all over the State, and Gen Hough
told me to-day that he was issuing over one
hundred commissions to volunteer com panies
daily ~
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ne second supply.
NEW GOODSt
Opening by Steamer THIS Day
BLACK SILK NANTES,
Newest styles and patterns.
Beautiful HERNANI SHAWLS.
TILE SHAWLS, rare article.
Elegant WALKING SUITS.
Splendid HERNANIS. a further supply.
Most beautiful 0RGANDIES, very cheap.
FRENCH JACOEETS In great variety, very cheap.
MOURNING GOODS
In variety. among which are cheap
BERAGES,
GREEADINE BERAGES.
CHALLfES sc.
ap Cts SAM'L NJ. PRICE n co.
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Me- Great Barg lin ..

nE Great b ara aims.
FIVE THOUSAND YARDS OF
BEAUTIFUL BAREGES,
BAREGE ANGLAIS,
FOULARDS, CHALLIES
FRENCH JACONETS,
Many of this Springs importation,
BOUGHT AT PANIC PRICES,
Is CENTS PER YARD
Call and see them before they are a II sold.
sp lS--ts SAM'L M. PklCs 60.
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LOCAL MATTERS.

Brfoadfer General w. 3. H1rnsv.-The pub-
lie generally are aware Of the arrest oil this
officer, OF the United States Army, by the var
ginia forces near Harper's Ferry, and oil ms
being after wards brought before the Governor,
a. this place The interview Of the denerai
with the Governor WAS followed by ms dis-
charge, and he yesterday proceeded 10 ASH
iugton. Gen. Harvey. Mt the time OF MS y.
rest, was on his way from 81. Louis 10 neno
quarters, to report. The following iacts con :
nected with his detention, may be relied on
+ ON Thursday, the 25th, a dispatch was re-
ceived at Harpers Ferry, stating tnat Gn III
Harvey was on the coming train BfigauIeI
General Carson, commanding AT haIpel
Ferry, Immediately gave orders for MS aIrcs''
and comm unicated with Gen Lee ana cTov
Letcher who directed him TO send Harney "
Richmond The following escort was accoru
ingly detailed for that purpose maIor vel
son, commanding Major Patten; Captaihs
Kinney, Holiday, and Marshall, OF stan
Gen. Harvey made no resistance 10 Inc aiies'
"Neuer Say ie"-The Lynchburg troops
merit all praise for their numbers, size ano
strength Of men. good order and military as
cipline. One, il not all of three companies
which arrived last week, brought more tnar
the prescribed quota of men. Inere nave peer
104 of the Rifle 6rays mustered into service
the highest number allo wed by law Inc Ioi
lowing members of that company returned
TO Lynchburg on Sunday, VIZ Onas. Snaoe
s u Fossse, p. H. Rouke, +. Martin, )
Strine. George Mitchell, g. L.; lessee, J }
Smith, NJ Libby, George W staples, Johf
Archer Fergu sson and James Hord IL Is In
tended to organize under Lieut.. Biggers
Com pany "B," of the Graye, including TN
above members, which, as soon as ioriiieo
will join their comrades in the Held.
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NJ FoR SALE.-One Of HOES LARGE CYLIN.
DER PRINTING PRESSES, AoI5T This Press IL
nearly new. and will be warranted In perfect con.
dition. Apptv at this ofaea NH 10 -fs
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Gorernor's Mounted Glrd.-We heard
Yesterday that this fine corps was to be-
changed into one OF Flying Artillery, lot spe-
ciaI service during the present contest. They
would make most effective cannoniers.
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Return.-Capt Elliott, of the Richmond
Grays, and Surgeon Higinbotham, OF the same
corps. returned to Richmond last evening
They report the men In gooo Health ana
spirts II
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NARHIHn

Miunigerode. Mr. WIN. 81 D6BBIN, Of Ralti :
more. and Miss BELL, daughter Of Mrs. N. D.
Moncure, Of this city. 800