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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-31
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The Mobile Advertiser Is permitted TO publsh the fol-
lowing letter received by merchant In that city from
his correspondent in St. Louis:
ST.. LOUIS, Nay Is, 1861.
Dear Sir: Your eshomed favor Of the 18Th inst was
supposipr that our mail connection may be interrupt
ed ere long, hasten reply; yet without anything OF
material interest TO communicate.
To one at distance who regards the situation OF this
State from newspaper reports it might seem that the
success of the Federal Government here was complete
But such is far from being the
II would be impossible relate the change that has
occurred here within the past week. certainly within the
p,st week not less than ten to twelve thousand OF the
popuston have left the city and suburbs sdd the emf
grafton continues steady and rapid rate. But il Is
not those Of Southern proclives who are leaving IL
Ia mainly the Germans mechanics and such as have lost
their occupation
The military occupation and Federal threats have at
an instant destroyed all business and industry and en-
| ergy here.
This city is occupied by 10000 to 10000 troops, but
ttey cannot advance into control any part Of the
State.
The entire North and West are becoming bankrupt at
A rapid rate Such is the state of affairs at the com
mencement of the embargo what will it be in one OF
two months henceS
have concluded, in my own case (being easy in pay
ment and general management of busines to resort al
once to cash elas ION devery which reduces business
from standard hitherto Of 81 500 to 900 per day
down TO $50 to $780, st the time discharge nearly
all hands cut down expenses to footing, and pre-
pare for Of siege to last for one two, three or five
years.
We cannot have any reasonable confidence in protec-
ton Of life or property Night before last posse from
the arsenal was to the interior town Of Potos and
took from their beds 60 citizens whose names bad been
furnished to Blair and Lyon as secessionists. All
save IL we're Let off parole. These still detain
ed ut the arsenal and threatened from day to day with
| banging
You can imagine what would be the simultaneous &C
ton oil over the State. II is to organic, as effective
resistance as possible and at the time suspend
| all business, even a cash basis.
The expense of the Federal Government in watching
Missouri alone must be two hundred thousand dollars per
| day.
should be pleased have frequent reports from you
Very truly your friend.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-31
SWINDLING TIE STATE-CENSURE OF GOVERN
OF QENNIS0N.

Our Legislature passed resolution last week, that
Governor Dennison should annul the sixty cents day
contract for feeding the troops at Columbus. The Gov
refused and the House passed vote of censure
Wednesday, By 81 to "a.
II hat the the friends and rela
lives of the Governor. lie takes great interest in the
matter A. Camp Hsrrison-nesr Cincinnati, the sol
diers are fed at lS cents day Gov. Dennison no,
there!
The Legislature also bluntly requested the Governor
to dismiss bis Commssary and Quarter Master Generals
and appoint qualified for those responsible positions
This commaud Governor Dennson also refused to obey
Toe Governor and the Legislature hitch ike Demarars
team.
1t ia estimated a. Columbus that the ccst Of the war to
Ohio for year, at the present rates. will be over
twenty millions Of dollars.
1t is really too bad shat gallant volunteers are so
ourageOusy treated all because OF the mbeciy OF our
rulers at Columbus Stark Co (Ohio) Democrat.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-31
From The Richmond Enquirer
MILITARY Family
FROM WASHINGTON.

WARRINGTON, May, PA large number of Federal
troops arrived here 20 day by the railroads
The President and GIN. Mansfield simultaneously re.
ceved startling intelligence of hosities South to-day.
While attending the funeral of Col. Ellsworth, heavy
ring and dense smoke were observable in southery
direction. The President attributed it to the guns OF
Maushelds command.
Camp fires and the utmost vigilance used by the
Federaiss TO prevent surprise.
skirmish reported to have occurred to day Ar
lngton Heights, but no particulars arc given.
Seven bridges and fifteen miles of railroad track west
Of Alexandra have been destroyed.
Gov Banks, Of Massachusetts,, has been made Major
General in the U. s. Army.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-31

The Southern papers all concur il representing the
crops of every description throughout the Southern
safes as fle. TIE wheat harvest has already made
g, progress and aour is for sale in Texas LOuii-
ana, ALbams, and Georgia. An unusual beadth of
and has been appropriated to corn and the opinion is
expressed that enough will be raised for dOmes o CON
sumption foe two years. The cotton crop, though not
50 large a. usual is very promising.
IN our own State the accounts of the wheat crop are
very aitteriDg. With favorable season to save il, we
shall have enough to feed our armies and some to
suAra
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-31
AFFAIRS IN KENTUCKY.

LOUISVILLE May 27-Tne report OF the introduction
Of guns into this SAFE is confirmed
Garrett Davis and his friends rely the constitution
al guarantee TO the citizens TO carry and bear arms
their Justification There indications that OF
the will fall into hands that will them uEder
any circumstances to fight in the of Lincoln but
will them to sustain Kentucky in her position of
trsy aud in that should be impossible then in de-
fence Of the homes and freedom Of the South. The
said to be in the county jas subject to the order OF
KeuuoLy5 legitimate authorities Their introduction is
considered by the pure conservative State rights party
who constitute vast majority of the people of Ken
tucky as a God send.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-31
General Order n

HDQI I'd BRIG. 4TH DIV. v.M.,
Richmond, May 29;h, 1851 (
General Order No..
obedience 10 the foregoing the seaor Colonel assumes COM
msnd OF this RgIGe.
The trainings and regimenal musters will be IS follows:
The 10Th and 18th Regiments Richmond city4h, 9Th and 9th,
regular muster 9TH June.
$50 Regiment, Henrico- 9Th 9Th, lth and sh Of June
TIh ment 18th, 18Th lih and 18Th Of June.
The attention OF the Adutan called 70 the requirements OF the
Law In regard 10 their Regmsntal returns
Colonel nsning would impress upon officer aud
the duty necessity Of using every Ell 1T bring the
Militia into condition TO support. with efficiency the
OF In the field, whenever their services
called for.
All reports returns &C. will be addressedto the Brigade In
spector, q. Richmond.
By oraer Col Jso H. RICHARDSON 10th Regiment, Comg
Brigade.
VIM II. RICHARDSON, a.,
my3l-lt Brigade Inspector.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-31
tFca ZEE wxiol
SONS orr pAEEBo5i'

Sons Of freedom, on 10 glory
Go, where brave men DO or die,
Let your namei, in future story,
GLADDEN. every patriots eye.
IT'S your country calls you, hasteni
Backward hurl the Invading foe.
Freemea never think OF danger,
To the glorious battle SO
Oh I remember gallant Jackson,
Siagis-hInd0d In the fight,
Death blows dealt the heree marauder,
For his liberty and right.
Though he fell beneath their thousands.
Who that covets not his fa'eS
Grand and glorious, brave and noble,
Heneeforh shat be JdskS0H's mama
Sons offreedoml can We linger,
when you hear the battles roar,
yondly dallyins with your pleasures,
When the foe Is on our shOref
Never ne fear no oilers,
Death or Freedoms" now the cry
Tnthe "StUs and Pdrs' triumphant
Spread their folds to every eye
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-31
PARALYSIS oy NORTHERN TRApx-For obv

PARALYSIS oY NORTHERN TRADx-For obvious reas-
cns, the Boston Commercial BaLien has ceased pub
fishing the list OF failures. writer commenting this
says;
am afraid that the views Of the Aboli.ionist Wendell
Phillips put forth in his speech at New Bedford about
the time Of the bombardment of Fort Sumter, about
to be realized What will be the result Of this war,
said 70. New York commerce will be pale with bank.
ruptcy. The asighted seaboird will grass growing
in It's streets"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-31
On. D..,, "a h. hh,a.a and our fruitful aslds convert.

our ports 10 be bOokAdsd and fruitful aelds convert
Ell into a wilderness.
The North have vastly more treasure than the
South. IL voud be disingenuous not to admit IT. Let
US suppose they have $500 100000 This will enable
bem to prosecute the war with vigor as long as the
money lasts but one hundred thousand or two hundred
thousand sOlders-auy thing like really effective army
for offensive operadors-wiIl speedily eat up And
then with the Southern trade and the Southern market
for their manufactures Off where is more money to
come froms So that if England and France do not
iaterpose, the North will be compelled to succumb as
soon as her treasury is exhausted.
As any danger from Internal connections none is to
b. apprehended we think, even by the most tmid-
Every in the South between the ages OF Is and
4 might be spared aud enough would be left to direct
tho labor OF the country and check every irreguariy
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-31

CAvP HENDERSON, Lancaster Co., Va
Nav 24sh 1881

CANP HENDERSON, Lancaster Co., Va
May 24.h, 1861.
To bls Editor Of 1s Wig:
All honor to old lancaster On yesterday, 42I ian
entire, unanimous vote Of our citizens, by heit voes
constituted themselves Traitors in the eyes of the Yen
zee ianas'esu. by voting for secession and snx-
o. that the Yankees shall know the result as soon
P''ssos. Wsa all night hers and are prepared to
giFs The Yankees very reception whenever may
snis ihsr convenience 70 pay Us vlsiL RID.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-31
MOBILE BLOCK NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FOR JACK
SONS FAMILY

MOBILE, May PA United States wer steamer COM
menced the blockade of our harbor yesterday morning
Fort Morgan welcomed the steamer by displaying the u
5 flag with Union down from the same staff with the
Confederate flag, aud under the latter.
A subscription has been opened here for the benefit.
of the family of Jackson, the Alexandria landlord who
killed Ellsworth. The amount has reached thousand
dollara
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-31

"THE AGE.-The Catholic Standard of New Orleau',
advocates the publication of DR.. Nichols projected
weekly paper, "The Age" either in Baltimore or Rich
mond 1t says:
upon the whole we would prefer Richmond 1t will
doubt be the Capital of the Confederate States and
derive great importance from it's being the seat Of Gov
eminent of the greatest and most powerful nation in the
Western Hemisphere. Our northeastern boundary will
probably be Delaware Bay and northern boundary
the Southern State line of Pennsylvania, which desire
to SEQ extended to the Ohio river, so as to give the
Wheeling panhandle to the United States Richmond
from its historic association from its proximity to the
tomb of wOrdhonored Southern patriot soldier and
statesman, the immortal Washington, and from is salu-
brty and picturesque beauty, well as from the patriot
ism aud refinement of lis highoned and chvalrc c;-
zsns presents claims be Confederate Capital which
we think the people of the extreme South will readily
concede.
This ia the point at which Dr. Nichols should publish
Tic Age. If he do go doubt not, be may rely on
cordial welcome not only from its distinguished Bishop,
DR.. acGl, aud from its Catholic population, but from
Virginians of all classes and creeds."
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-31

THE STUFF TENNESSEE AoTHERs ARK MADE OF "A few
days sDce the train stopped at one of the stations on
the East Tennessee and Georgia Railroad aged mother
was seen approaching with prhaPs an only son, who
had enlisted for tn, ia the Of the South. At
gave nim fond and tfectionate embrace and said
God bless you my sonfght like tiger, and if die you
must-die game.r
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-31
NEW ORLEANS RT,OcK ADED.

NV ORLEANS, May 27.-The sloop-of-war Brooklyn
10 anchor off Pass r0utre yesterday. and sent
boat to Frt Jackson to inform the garrison that the
blockade had commenced. -
Fat boats are coming down the Mississippi loaded
With Ice. -
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RICHMOND " HIG
FRIDAY 51oaNsNG, WAY 81, 1861.
no coRREsPoNDENT.

~ Ls,es on bta,ss mus Dc addressed % aS "Edor Of
fAs F1ig"
Arcss ,--7 'of s't's ef ne paper % not hs Po''-
Cd 7zi. u rscfI ug salHd ny ougt % % iaocn % az
md ,-I IA 90 .- 20 Iar,d fo Ctifory Eotcc escsed
5ag ssglf if.ss cr c'.rrg,d ,~ as 0irsrfisrssHfs
E- We cr.o. sg6ts O. RETAIN rejected ooEpH'unteaons.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-31
ASAy.NNAU STEAMER BURNT

CHARLESTON May 27-The steamer Excel, which left
Charleston Sunday morong, with 1853 bales of up
land and 245 Of sea-sland cotton, and 40 barrels Of
rosin as cargo for the Eliza Bonsal now at Sayannah
took FIRE a. O'clock this morning, of Matthews place
at Pom Pom and burnt to the waters edge in less than
an hour. 81
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-31
FxOxCH ARLE3TON

CHARLESTON, May 81 Tho crack battalion Of Wash.
ington Light Infantry left this evening for Virgins.
subscription has been opened here for the relief Of
the family OF Jackson who killed Col. Ellsworth.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-31

zFatsi DEATH OF DANIEL MaxBR 2,
CHARLFsros, n 27.-Danisl Mixer Pop istor OF the
otarlestoa Hoe, adj Columbus this morning, Of
cholera nor.ua
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-31

y ANOTHER BLOCK ABE AT CHARLESTON.
CzARLsssoH, Nay a7-Ths Charleston pilots report
war steamer OF the bar this evening
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-31

HAMPTON IN POSSESSION OF THE LlNC0LNITES.
The Norfolk Day Book, Of Tuesday evening, contains
the following
We are indebted to friend who left Hampton on Sat
uriay morning last, for the following Information to
matters and things in that vicinity
There but Two Union votes given in the town OF
Hampton.
GA Thursday, Mejor Ewell, Mr.. Ray and another gen
teman were taken prisoners while guard in the vcin
ity of Hampton. They were afterwards released On
the day, in the evening about three O'Clock, two
regiments of Federal troops from Old Point numbering
about 1850 men, marched ont Of the Fort fully armed
and equipped, with rifle cannon, muskets, etc. Their
destination Hampton. Ga arriving within a few
hundred yards of the bridge about 1000 OF them con-
stiug of the artillery and portion OF the musketry
came a halt reserve, while $50 of the troops
sstirg chiefly of rlemen marched in the town high
az Cross streets. When they proceeding the
bridge, they met by Major Cary who wished to be
informed of their Intentions to which they replied that
they for the purpose OF reconnoitering. He then
asked if they intended to modest anything they replied
that unless they moested they would not He then
marched up far they went through the town, in
company with the officer in command of the Federal
forces and returned the bridge with them where they
parted.
Immense excitement prevailed among all classes; the
women aud children endeavoring to escape from
the clutches of the advancing demons, whilst the
and boys were anxious march to the bridge meet
their hated foes in mortal combat. They were, however
ordered the contrary by Major Cary which they sub
mitted to, though apparently with great Indifference.
heor Cary's conduct on the occasion cannot well be
too highly commended a single act Of rashness would
have been sufficient have developed the town in flames.
Daring the night the citizens were busy engaged in
movi0g their furniture goods, &C. to places of safety in
the country.
Ga Friday about six o'clock, m, alarm was given
that the Federal forces again crossing the bridge
caused by advanced guard occupying the posts which
guard had been holding up to that time There wal
another general equipment Of the citizens with all kinds
of available weapons.
The Norfolk Argus of yesterday says:
On Monday the Federal troops marched into Hampton
from Fort Monroe and took exclusive possession OF the
town of Hampton. The inhabitants were notified 10
troops as barracks.
OF course the people are flying in every direction
compelled reluctantly leave their property and their
homes, at the mercy of set Of INSCRIPTIONS rowdies,
who will doubtless commit depredatons 10 every part Of
the beautiful and pleasant village.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-31
(From The Mobile Adyertissr)
TIE INVASION OF VIRGINIA.

There need be appreh ansions Of the enemy accom-
plishng much of msrch upon Virginia SOIL There i
now very powerful force in the various camps in ths
St.te ready to move a. moments noice-a force which
much moderated in the elegaphc statement given
and fifty thousand from the ten States be sem
to the lid of Virginia in three four days aud another
fifty thousand few days after Whatever force Lincoln
may rske up throw into the territory OF the Old Do
mnion we can meet is with for man, and better
men. Those who are marched into Virginia march to
defeat and death for there our own soil will be the
battle-ground of The concentrated strength of the South
which Is invncbs in this light of right AMI might against
wrong.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-31
Military DespoiIsm.

We learn that Mr. Merrynaa, President Of the Agri-
cultural Society Of Maryland, who was arrested by LIN
c5ls mereenaries in B.umore obtained writ of ha5sas
corpus from Chief Justice Tarey Gen. Cadwallader
summoned to appear and produce the prisoner; but, ia
stead Of Doing So he sent lis Aid with ssage, that
he WAS too busy to come but said nothing about the
prisoner The Aid however stated that the General
5ctrg under authority from the President who had di-
reced him suspend the hedeas corpus. The prisoner
not being forthcoming the Judge issued Wi. for
tempt against the General returnsble the mex. day.
These proceedings took place last Monday Their further
progress vii develop to the whole world jaicially
shstter the Yankee government is free republic
military despoi,m.
La.--. TIE next diy the Marshal made return, that
could not execute the writ not being allowed entrance
20 Fort McHc-ry. The Chief Justice then stated that
he detention Of the prisoner was unlawful lst Bscsue
e President had no right to suspend TIE writ of ks5co'
corpus, 10, au,h0rl e a military ofi,sr to do It; 81,
military officer has hight to aud detln person,
not subec. 70 ,jc rules and articles OF war for an offence
against ,bc laws OF the United Safes except in the id
Of tie jatioi authority, and subject TO It's control
The Judge stated that he should lay The case before
l President in order hat he might peio.m his cons-
uHoal duty, to enl,-c, me law by securing obedience
the process o, the oour:.
Tits is d,,i.ica by ,lo highest judicial authority, that
the v5o2 L.ue-s proceedings are il violation Of the
.',-s .;.rt;-1
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-31
Appeal TO the Ladie. OF virginia.

We publish appeal from lady of Poshatan to the
wives aud mothers Of Virginia" TO contribute all their
gold aud silver OF every description TO the public cause.
The Patriotic appeal comes from one who is in earnest,
and know enough OF Virginia women to know tina; it
will meet with hearty reception. There is not true
born Virginia woman young old, who would not glad
" sp herself OF ever arnament Of every vase, goblet,
spoon TO uphold the freedom and independence Of
this State. Tue amount of this fund in ready cash, with
in the limits OF the Commonwealth, would probably
cee3 rather than fall below, ten millions Of dollars
Some estimate it. including ladies' swelry, at three times
that Mount or thirty millions Every young lady, and
old one has or less ewery, and there is scarcely
household in the State wholly destitute OF silver spoons
TIE aggregate By one universal and spontaneous costr
button, woui constitute large sum, aud, in certain
contingencies, Of vital import to the We-beug of the
State.
Bat we 20 not think the tine has quite arrived for it
20 Be- called iogth Bus. suggested by our correspon
DENT let the ladies of every neghbohOOd eonfr ogeh-
er and make list OF the articles they contribute
and their values and hold themselves in readiness for
the emsrseucy County organization might be formed,
With ceutrsl one ct the Capital BY proper cEertons,
very few months would elapse before the precise amount
Of this precious fund could be ssceraiued-;he conrbu-
lions FROM the comforts and vauites of the
men OF Virginia to the liberty OF their country.
Pewter spoons pewter mugs and peSter plates
yers once the fashion in Virginia. let thm become the
rae again Sweeter FAR IS a meal eaten from a wooden
treucher in freedom than from massive gold in chains
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-31
GENERAL HEAL QUARTERS. |
ArJUTisT GkssR.Ls OyFcs, May 81. 1861
yVaEKR HIGADIER GIN

ALL CASES hhhE s.iit sau''ll!f:da,
Active Volunteer force tn. Provisional Army Of the stat
Colonies will frhwh assume command OF the
Brgade, and cause made required by law
Arms accouuemens and ammunition only be issued upon
the order n Major General LES
All certificates election and other matters connect
Militia In SERVICE must heretofore be I'D
dressed to this ofice. BY command -
W. II. RICdAt Ds0N
tamil al
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ApPoIYrNesr.-Gen. Waller Gsynn, late Of the Vr-
gnia Army has been appointed by Gov. Ellis, Brigadier
General Of the Army OF Eorh Carolina. Gen. q. left
Raleigh on Sunday morning last to mako a reconnoi-
sance of the defences on the coast of that State
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MAP FOR % CTs.

J. ". RAND0LPH
Has for sale at o. cents handsome Map Of yrdl. 10 r
for the pocket. Also, Richie DunnAvants Map vrr
al
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NOTICE.-We wish TO call the attention o. those vhs .,,
~ camp the den'e OF count J. that have an9 ~
contsnty manuiao,urog all kinds Of Camp Furniture %
Mes Jhest, Foclng Tables. Cos Camp ~ os sair %,
Also new style u Camp Bsds,ssd and Msrrr., esus,4
which IL superior 10 anything Of ts knd Invented i ~
axes up but sr all spsee We have furnished scv.tA Il
ment and demand has been grese'sn could satt,
We take this method 10 inform iends public d, I.
have Engaged rumoer Of aud Ahsi dag We an
oil all orders as siven al lo~ prices.
BELylS ATKINSON
mys0 Ish or Governor ST.. between Main Gnd Piak',
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BY THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA.

BY THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA.
A PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, vacancy has occurred In the conVsE5s o. w.
w gnIa by the resignation Of Thomas y G00de menbf
thereof for The cOuEiy Of Meekrnburg therefore he the
said county hereby required 10 hold election ,tytl
places votg prescribed by su Ia said county Modsy he
tenth day Of June next for q the Convention
county, IN supply the v4c.rcy Aforesaid
Given unGsr my hand Governor, ard under NE Sal
(, Of the Commons ith Richmond, @ 9Th day Ml,,
1861, and In the eighty d:th year Of The Conn nVl.
JOHN LEiCHEA
By the Governor:
GEoRGs ". yUsFoKD, Secretary o. the Commonwealth.
May 2ii-cSttc3.