Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-07-26
T'lTIinIxns 90 ATIns!

We COPS the following article from the a!c:.'
mond Wing. which wo heartily endorse
The modification Of the Governors PIdcla-
nation, making the call upon the militia gen
erai and uniform, leaves no pretext Of 0mpl%int
in any quarter, and appeals to every man, VII"
loves his country. to rally to its defence.
VlRGlNIAN3! the crisis is the mosr mornrT,
tous in our history. Our land is invaded end
threatened with devastation, by armed band.
Of Yankee and IIessian mercenarics. We
must meet then with tirmness, and We ms!
meet them at once, and make them feel the
the fire and sword they design for US.
FiRGINIAES! there is not @ moment tc
lose. Rally at once to the call Of the wise ard
brave u.en who have in charge our Gestinics.
Don't wait for the organization Of the militia;
but VOLUNTEER instantly, and With what
ever arms you can command, be ready 10 igi:i:
and, If need be, 10 die for all that makes life
endUrable.
We repeat, again and again, thu; .aere :
no time 10 lose. The cannon, which se:ile the
trembling balances Of empire, are alIvadi
booming IN the distance. We are Oh tie exc
Of mighty events, on the issue Of which &c.
pend our freedom and happiness or our :':hjl.
cation and determination. BY prompt, ~.
o-ous, energetic action, We may roll back iEc
waves of Gcspotism Cd those who seek &c over.
whalIn US.
VlRGlNTANSl our gallant sister; 0i the
South are hurrying to our assistance. Ec
ready to lock arms with them, to rush unitciiy
upon and crush the foul invaders.
VIRGINtANS! TO ARMS! Your bF"re
brethren, who already confront the foe, have
mighty odds to contend against. Rush to tte'!
side, and share thei7 fortune Of Victory ..
Death.
All may be lost ny dciay-a!l raay De ga!"rt
By instan. and vigorous action. The enemy
is already reeling under the blows Of our brave
defenders. TlRGlNIANS! one united ami
universal rush upon him Will drive hun i:""'.
ing and d%iscomHlted from our lard.
TO ARMS! TO ARMS!
Sacred Love of Country! guide and imp
our aycnging steel!
Liberty Beloved Liberty rally victor Is
the standard of thy defenders!
VIRGlNIANSl TO ARMS! TO ARMS!
Co Correspondence between Colonel rrgrn'H
and Geaeral Mcclellan.
The Louisville Courier" al the 18th in--:
has an article from the Cincinnati "Ceinmr'
cial," Of the 10Th, containing 4 long accom-:
Of The Rich Mountain Gsht, the f~2!i2v'.9: g.:
respondencc being a part Of 1t:
HEADQUARTERS 1T Mr. kErrEL's llor$A,
Tycart's Valley River River. 6 miles ';oa-
D%:verly. July - ISL.
To "C0mmaadfn9 C.ficer'c -E"rtAeri: f@-'s'.
R:.Tly, Va:
Sill write 10 state to Gov '!iat ! have 3"
consequence Of tie re:reu: q Ger. GaE"'"'
and the jaded and reduced condition Of ny
command, most Of them having been v:iE"t'
food fDr Two days, concluded, with .l;s ;"!:'"'
renee Of & majority Of my captains ard H'''
officers, TO surrender my comman to l"G .
,aorTow, IS prisoner n tccr. have or: "
add ! trust .hey will only receive 81 yoI' !i'""'
such treatment IS has been invariably >aa""
to the Northern prisoners Gy the Sc'i;".
I am, sir.
Your obedient servant,
JOHN PEGEAM.
Lett. Col. ?. y. G. 8. tGr:it
1t is asserted b. guides that Col. FrEi'as
force. collected since bis flight, il bs:wteH '''
and 100 rnen, who have thus offered . SaI'."'
der. -
Gen. Mcclellan SEN the following T'r!v o.:
hi; !Aid-d--Caaip, Lieutenant "li!iafa'' ~
Army:
HEApQrARrERs, DEPT. or Tue Oa!'
Beverly, Va, July IL. 1871.
jain Pegram, Esq, Styling himss.J L. ="
| p. 4. G. S.:
SrR-Your communication dated ycs!er"'%
proposing to surrender as prisoners o! VEL;
the force assembled under your conlnsno' u:
been delivered to the. As Commance1 O. vi,
Department, | will receive you and them WEI
the kindness due to prisoners Of war Out II "
not in my power to relieve you or 'he" r.;
any Liabilities incurred by taking arms 'gs'H''
the United States.
am, very respectfully, your 90 rsx'
GEO. B. MCCLELLAN.
Msj. Gen'l 9. S. a, Co@'cg UePI