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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-07-02
Col. iIsDonaIasK Regiment,

Yesterday VIC publish cd an account Of q
most gallant affair Which, took place beyond
Oh Wedns SHAY afternoon last, be-
tween 4 party Of cavalry, under Turner anu
Ashby, and all overwhelming force G.
the enemy. We have now to add that the
Virginia heroes were a part of the regiment OIL
Rangers which Col. Argus W. Mcdonald was
authorized ~ raise Tor independent service, and
which have gathered about him almost as
swift as Highlanders obey the slogan OF Their
chief. And we learn too that they are 4 banc
of gallant fellows, whose rule is to surrender
under no circumstances, and 10 fight against
all edes. Truly lLey have made c brilliant
opening Of their campaign, and one that will
give charm and a terror to their regiment
For five men to defy and light from fifty to
seventy, and for thirteen afterwards 10 attack
them, put them to fight and kill seventeen on
The spot. is an achievement that will strike
terror 10 the foe, and will rouse the generous
rivalry or brother hercs in our army. 1t will
in its moral effect, be worth a great hattie and
an important victory.
We have the satisfaction to add that we have
been informed that the wounds Of Capt. Rich
ard Ashby, though severe, are not necessarily
mortal, and the hope may be INDUCED, there
fore, that he may live to enjoy the praise due
to his heroism. We earnestly hope it may
proye so.
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SThe Wages OF Sln.n

The notorious Ether!dse, late Of Tennessee,
is n candidate for the Clerkship Of the Senate,
at Washington. Tie is now in Washington,
clectioneeriug with the Lincolnitcs for the
office. lie is assisted by Andrew Johnson, Of
whom he is an efficient auxiliary in the work
IF misrepreseu,ing and dishonoFing the State
Of Tennessee.
When the charge Of uufaithfu!ncss to the
South was preferred against Mr.. Esheridgo BY
i portion Of the press of his State, he denied
it with Indignation, and secured hundreds Of
votes b. the cry CT persecution. BY that cry
he was elected to the last Congress. One Of
his constituents publicly declared in the can.
rass that Etheridge would sell, if he had a
chance, his country fer Yankee geld. low
prophetic! Etheridge has abandoned his own
country, taken his position with the Yankees,
and is now demanding his reward. Ere long
he will unquestionabIy get his rcward--"tbo
wages Of sin" which the good Book tells US,
dis 1tuLi"
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yora Of TcnnckSce.

The Nashville papers publish the proclama-
ton of the Governor Of Tennessee, announcing
that the majority for separation in the election
of the Sth inst, was 57,6T5, exclusive of the
vote Of Fort Randolph, which would add some
$500 to the majority, running it up to more
than $1,000. The total vote of the State is
nearly l6o, G00-bcing the largest ever poiled.
The following is the proclamation Oh GcrernoI
Harris, declaring Tennessee ~ free, iadepcnd-
ent Government; free from all obligation TO-,
or connection with, the Government Of the
United States Of America
To all achom these presents shall come greeting:
Whereas, By an Act Of the General Assem-.
bly Of the State Of Tennessee, passed 9th May,
1861. an election on the Sth day OF juno, 1851,
was held il the several counties of the State,
in accordance Herewith, upon the Ordinance
of Separation and Representation anu also,
whercas, i. appears from the official returns OF
said election thereto appended) that the people
of the State of Tennessee have, in their sover-
cign will and capacity, by an overwhelming
majority, cast their votes for separation, dis
solving all political connection with the late
United SIPS Government. and adopted the
Provisional Government Of the Confederate
States Of America:
Now. therefore, l, lshsm G.. Harris, Governor
Ct tie State vi Tennessee, do mako it known
and declare all connection by the State OF
Tennessee with the Federal Union dissolved,
aud that Tennessee is a free, independent
government, free from all obligation to OF con
nection with the Federal Government OF the
United States OF America
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set
my hand, and caused the great Seal Of the State
10 be r;i xed at the department in Nashville,
on this, the 9th day Of June, A. D. 1861.
IsnAM G. HARRIS.
By the Governor.
J. E. R. Rvr, Secretary Of State.
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brilliant Achievement.

Another Of those daring and successful en-
t~erprises which have so frequently distinguish
our men, took place last Saturday, result
ing in the capture OF the fine steamer St Mich
olas in the service Of the United States, and
running from Baltimore to Washington, and
three other valuable prizes. On Friday eTen'
ing about ! o'clock the steamer left Baltimore
for Washington. Among her passengers were
thirteen brave Marylanders, OF whom Col. X.
Thoiuas WIS chief. Lieut. G. ". Alexander
with another party, came on board, and took
passage fol Washington. Having resolved 10
take the steamer, aud determined on the plan
of operations, early on Saturday morning they
proceeded to put it in execution. The TWO
officers and their friends seized their arms, ana
demanded Il surrender of the vessel. The Cap
tain and crew surrendered without resistance
and were Immediately confined. The steamer
was then placed under the command oil Capt
| Hollins late Of the United States Navy, who
guided her into Conc river, near the mouth oil
the Potomac. lie thence sailed down the Po'
tomac, and on bis passage captured two schoon'
crs and q brig. One of the vessels was load
cd with $500 bags Of coffee, one with about
200 ions Of anthracite coal and tho third with
about 200 tons OF ice the value OF which,
will. the steamer, which is q very large one,
must amount to i very handsome sum of MO.
ney. All Of the prizes were taken to Freder-
icksburg.
Tie Captains and crew Of the steamer and
prizes, some forty in number, were brough,t
here yesterday in charge Of Lieut.. Alexander
and have been safely housed in the building on
Main street used for the purpose.
With such q feat as this before their eyes,
the people Of the other Southern States will
perceive that to cone up to the Maryland boys
will put them mp to their full mettle. All no.
nor to the heroes, and honor and congratula-
lions to all concerned in the affair.
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From the Ne. Orleans Delta
The Railroads in The Field.

In the West there is another in
terest which is largely involved in this contest,
and is conspicuoussy represented among those
engaged in conducting IL. This is the railroad
interest. There are i great number Of rail.
roads in that section, " hich are in n very crit.
Cal condition at the best, bur which, without
the support Of Southern Trade and travel, must
rapidly iopple into hopeless bankruptcy and
rum. These companies must, therefore, 90
brarely for this var and its prosecution. Hence
ne lind the whole military organization and all
the energy manifested in the preparation Of the
means to suhjugate the South e;nanating from
the railroad companies. They have actually
secured The two principal Gen-ralships in Lin
coins army to represent their interest. THESE
are Mcclellan and Banks. The one the Prcsi-
dent and chief superintendent Of the Ohio and
Mississippi road, ut a salary Of slU, 600 per
annuin, and the other the chief manager of
the Central Illinois road, at Il salary Of $500.
The stockholders Of these roads strongly
pressed upon Lincoln the appointment Of these
officers, aud agreed that Their salaries, rs rail.
road officers, should be- Continued to them
whilst in service. This arrangement renders
these individuals very comfortable in regard 10
salaries. II brings McClellan's compensation
nearly up to old SCOTS emo'uments, and sises
Banks scanty resources and large appetite for
display and luxury, abundant means Of expcn-
ditur= and enjoyment The return which they
are expected to make for these liberai provi-
sions, is the application Of their military talents
and energies to the s%ubjugation Of the South
ern people and the destruction of the Southern
Railroads, which have been heretofore such
troublesome rivals Of the Northwestern Roads.
Such are the honorable, lofty aId patriotic
motives Of this GLORIOUS warp
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-07-02
For the Enquirer.
Tho Late Fight In Lancaster, Va.
E,n,uu ru,.uru .Tpnn Oil 1S6

CARNllhN SHLhIh, oohS - 1NS-
On Yesterday morning We received lnturma'
ton that the Yankees were landing on MIR.
James tiresham's farm in Lancaster county,
about thirty miles below this place. lmme-
diately on receiving the information a number
of US, who arc unable to perform regular mlli.
tary duty, shoullcred our guns and fastened
to assist our Lancaster friends, knowing that
they had only one volunteer company lett
When we rot within a few miles Of the
Lancaster camp, We luct DR.. Curry immediate
" from that place, and from him received the
following information:
The Yankees, numbering forty or fifty, did
land and 60 up TO Mr.. Greslam's house. Capt.
Kirl, IL gentleman shout siXty.live years OF
are, of that county, has a company o! volun.
teers numbering about GO or 20 men, one of
his videts reported that the enemy was
coming up the river, (Rappahannock.) lie
had only thirty Of his Hen with him, The re.
mainder having been stationed at several points
down the river. The old hero ordered HIS IT.
tie army Of thirty to the scene OF action, and
requested them 20 keep cuol. lie had to march
his men a considerable distance so as not to be
seen, to enable him ~ get his rnen near the
landing. lie managed, however, 10 reach
the MONT he desired before they left. He
then rushed his men within forty yards Of
the enemy, and ordered them to fire, which
they did with as much c~ooIness as if they
were shooting squirrels. They returned the fire
briskly, and Il bomb was thrown from the YES
sci Ill the milst of our little party, and not
one was injured twenty Of the cne'ny were
killed. We got two rifles, five saores, one ma,
w pistol and one barge. Three cheers for
Capt Kirl and lis brave boys-lons may they
live. After the fight, they commenced firing
at Mr.. Grcsham's house, 4 very large one. They
fired 80 times; 10 OF that number struck. The
vessel was about half a mile from the house.
The house is very much injured. The mother
of Mr.. Gresham, an old lady Of eighty years OF
aye, was in bed. A cannon ball in passing
through the house. cut off the sacking from
The bed, on which she was, and another ball
passed within four inches Of her head but,
80 haze stated, i:D one was injured, save ono
mcgac.: he lost lis life by one oil the balls All
things considered, | Think this little battle equals
Sumter and Bethel Church. Truly the Lord
is with US. Let us continue to look to him ard
we have nothing 10 fear. FAESuAA.
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Wurer for The Soldiers,

We observe that the military are complain
ing of the inadequate provision made Gil some
of the railroads for supplying them with water
during their transportation. We think the
reoues. made for a better supply, is a rcssona-
bic one, and trust that it will attract the gene.
ral attention Of all connected with the manage
:aent. OF railroads over which troops are
transported. 4 liberal supply Of water on
beard the cars, and opportunities for rcplenish'
ID, it at suitable intervals, should be an unal'
terable part Of every arrangement Tuosa and
buckets of water should be abundautly dis
tributcd through the cars. 1t is a shame to
have tho soldiers suffering unnecessarily.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-07-02
n,churdsou,. ert,t,urY Tactics.

A Manual Of Infantry and Rife Tactics. with Honora paid
BY 'he Troops. Inspections. Reviews. &c, arranged aud
complied by Lieutenant Colonel W. II. Richardson, grad
uate, and formerly Assistant Instructor Of TACTICS, VII
ktula Military Institute. One vol, lSlno. 8O pages. a..
MognIs, Publisher.
1t is gratifying to know that if the war has
cut US off from our usual supply oil reading
FROM the North, our publishers have promptly
come to the rescue, and are determined that
we shall not suffer for want Of u supply OF the
Home article. At present the entire public
nind seems to run upon military affairs, and
every man is DESTROYS of preparing himself,
whether already enlisted in the service or not,
for the proper discharge Of his duty whenever
called upon. It is to meet this want that the
neat but. comprehensive little volume, the title
OF which we have given above, has been pre-
pared, and we are pleased TO find that it meets
it most admirably. The compiler has awaited
himself literally of the labors of bis predeces'
sors, Hardee, Gillian, Cooper, &c, and has ad'
ded much that is not included in former works,
but which will lie found useful to every man
who aspires to become a thorough soldier
The instructions embrace the entire range Of
tactics from the position Of the soldier to the
school of the battalion, including instruction
for Skirmishes, ~IIonors paid by the Troops, In
spections, Reviews, Guard Mounting, &c
Wo trust that the mere announcement Of SO
timely a publication will create q general de-
mand among our brave volunteers, who are
burning with desire to acquit themselves cred
itably in the ranks and to become thoroughly
posted in their respective duties. and that Mr..
Morris, the publisher OF this, as we'll MS Of the
Troopers Manual, which we have already no.
ticed, may find a rapid sale for both works.
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OFFICIAL.
CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA
WAX DEPARTMENT, RIcnMoSD, July !, lo'!.>
-, Ne,r.paper Correspondents.

CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMEklCA,t
WIN DEPARTMENT, RICHMOND, July !, ls6l.>
70 Newspaper Correspondents.
GENTLEMEN: While | have not Withheld
nermission from any Of the representatives, o,
the press to visit The camps IN Virginia anu
while / am as much the uncomproih's''e
advocate Of an unshacklcd press, as | ain OF
the freedom of speech, and of the independence
Of the Conlederates States; yet | have thought
Il nroper under existing circumstances, 10
make an appeal to you to iorbear from Inc
transmission and publication Of such intelli,
yence rs might be detrimental to the great
Cause in which we all feel so deep an interest.
You are aware Of the great amount OF Valua-
ble information obtained. by US through the
medium of tho e%nterprising journals OF the
North and we may derive profit from their
cyamne, by u discriminating and Judlclous
rcsprye in communications for the Southern
II must be obvious that statements OF
strength, or Of weakness, at any Of the points
in the vicinity Of the enemy, when Reproduced
in the North, Us they would be, in spite OF oil
the vigilance in our power, would warn them
Of danger to themselves, or invite an attack up.
on us and in like manner my statements OF
the magnitude Of batteries; of the quantity.
and quality Of arms, or Of ammunition Of
moyements in progress, or in supposed con-
temptation; Of the condition Of troops, OF the
conmissariat, &C., might be frlusht with es-
s~en,ial injury to the service.
10 gentlemen of intelligence, and Of unques.
tionable loyalty to the cause Of the Confederate
States, | do not deem it necessary to be more
explicit nor can doubt loT a momeat' that
YOU will appreciate my motives in making this
frank appeal to your patriotism and discretion.
L. P. WALKER,
Coc-otary nf War
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7,1G6 hhGs.
Decrease....,

The inspections in this city for the year end.
ing Soth September, 1850, amounted to 1858
bids. 1t is, we believe, generally conceded
that the crop Oh 1850 was the largest ever
grown in this State, ard it was confidently
expected that the inspections for this city
alone would reach 5000 hhds. By 1st octo.
Dor next as only 2o,43G binds. havc been in
spected up to this time, we think it safe to est.
mate that there is yet in the hands Of the plan
tiers to come to this city 10000 hhds; and the
fact that agents for tho French Government are
now in this city buying tobacco at very fair
prices, will, we doubt moi, cause the planters to
send it forward. The stock on hand in the
various warehouses in this city is nearly 5000
hhds.
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For the Enquirer.
What Fauuuicr says and Does.

UrrERvILLE, June 2Sh, 1861.
Gentlemen Il was much pleased to see the
interest manifested in yesterdays Enquirer
for the sick Southern soldiers, and the noble
conduct and active benevolcncc Of some Of the
citizens of Richmond, the ladies especially, who
are always first in noble and generous deeds.
I do no. think, indeed, that. the Virginia mind
needs much prompting TO stinulat them to
acts of duty towards their Southern brethren,
who have left a%ll-home, wives, daughters, com.
forts-ALL, ALI, and, stalking health and life it
sell. have nobly and enthusiastically rushed
into o. State, Virginia, at their own expense
very Often, to jvin lis in beating back the uI-
natural, inhunlan, yes, British hordes Of judi
cialiy blinded fanatics, who are now in our
State violating every principle Of constitution.
al right, and all the claims Of virtue and hu-
manity. But yet much that might be done is
often left undone, because of persons not SEE
1874 or RErLEcTISG how they may best direct or
concentrate their Efforts, | therefore mention,
as Il suggestive example the noble conduct OF
some Of the citizens near Rectortown Depot,
NJ. G.. Railroad. By arrangement they
send in to Colonel Alfred Rector, (whuse
venerable mother, nearly a hundred years old,
| believe, concerted the plan,) twice q week all
their butter and milk. with pickles, &c, &c;
and the Colonel also fills up u barrel Of ice aud
then goes with it on the cars, twenty-ninc
miles, 10 the Manassa Junction and presents it
to Gen. Beauregard, and to bis soldiers through
their captains
Now, sir, Why may not thousands 10 to
work at once and 10 likewise? Old FauQuier,
as you know, contributed much Of the labor
in fortifyinG the junction also. -And | do as
sure you, ! felt 10 little pleasure last Saturday
in visiting the batteries there now ready to be
unmusksd, should our enemies have either
curiosity or ralor enough 10 prompt them to
seek q sight Of them.
Yours truly, UpPEEvlLLE-
y. B.-Let those who have no railroads
send on horseback, in carts, or spring wagons
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Ex-Lieutenant Governor Frank II. Lubbock
has been nominated as a candidate for Governor
of Texas. at the election in August next. In
the first district Col. 4. NJ. Lewis, Of Berham,
is a candidate for Congress, and in the third
district 4. N. Branch, Of Huntsville.
These are men suited to the times. Frank
Lubbock was formerly Lieutenant Governor
of Texas, and is one Of the most popular men
in the State. He was President Of the South.
cru Convention held in this city about twelve
months since, ard, VIC need scarcely add, is in
the confiIc:.te nl the true men OF the Confedc.
cient Governor Of Texas at the present juno.
ture
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Expulsion OF Traitors.

TIE Convention On Saturday, placed the
mark Of Cain on the forcheads Of ! dozen mem
bers Of their body by expt!.ins them rs traitors
TO the State.
T;;:s the Convention ought to have done, we
thick, Immediately upon its -c.aSsemb!!cS
esrly in June. That the vote for the expulsion
OF every one Of the disioysl members vas not
unanimous in the body, is q satject Of remark
in private circles. The vote Of Dir. Baldwin,
the Inspector General, is particularly criticised.
SolitarC and alone, no voted against the cx-
ppision Of even Garlic, assigning as the reason
therefor, the insuficicncy Of the evidence of
his completely with the Northwestern conspi-
ratorS- He does not knoc that The daily re.
ports Of the reasonable movements of Garlic,
BurGett and their Northwestern coadjutoss
are true. They are not verified in legal form,
and consequently, he cannot act upon them as
q conscientious member Of tho Convention Of
Virginia He cannot vote John S. Garlic q
traitor 10 Virginia without the legal evidence
An attorney for q Northern Life Insurance
Company advised against the payment Of q
policy held by the family Of a gentleman lost
on board the Central America, upon the ground
Of the insuficiency Of the evidence Of the
death Of the insured party. Twenty persons
testified that they saw him oa the sinking veg
sol, and enc that he saw him On 4 piece Of tim.
Der with several others, not one OF whom was
afterwards seen. The rescued passengers an.
nounced the loss of more than one hundred
OF their fellow-compsnions, Including the poll
cy-hol1sr above referred to The whole world
received the announcement rs true, tie afore.
said attorney alone excepted, who twelve
months afterwards, demanded the legal proof it.
The Insurance company paid toe policy, how
ever, without a Suit at which the Attorney
avowed his satisfaction, stating that, as a
conscientious lawyer, lie had given his eli
cnts the benefit Of his icssl opinion, without
intending to commit himself as to VIA: they
ought 20 do "a the case.
In the opinion OF uuost persons he exhibited
in bis conduct more of the specia! plcaGcr than
CT the conscientious lawyer. And such will
be The JuuSuen OF Inc community n all
similar cases.
Mr.. Baldwin is esteemed as q gentleman
and a true.hearted Eisgiuian b. his neigibors
aad friends; bat unfortunately for him these
constitute but q very small proportion Of the
people CT Virginia and oi tic South. The
greater number of those wl:c ill hear Of the
proceedings Of Saturday will r!Ece upcn his
vote against the expulsion OF Garlic and ctaeTs
a construction very different from thai pa:
upon it by the people Of Augusta, acd his
personal friends hereabou!s. Occupying as he
does the position of Inspector General Of Fir,
ginis, ought it not to occur to him that such 8
vote can hardly fail to attract assaults a2on the
State, to her prejudice and injury?