Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-23
FROM cLARKsBuRG.
CLARksBURd, Va, Nov 81;
Rlitors L.feLiinenear.-

Editors eELigeRea:-
The dull ghost Of monotony5 which, like,
the bird Of ih-omen,
aNeysr nitting, still Is sitting, stu T. sitting
onithe Pallia bnss Of PllllS.1
has for weeks past haunted the town and
itoWnspeople Of Clarksb1rg II has been,
with few exceptions, unusually quiet, and
any event which betokens change or novel
ty has been hailed with joy. 1t was, there
fore, with not a little surprise aud gratiii-
cation that the uninitiated beheld Col. An
isansell's splendid regiment of Virginia
Cavalry turn out in force yesterday drawn
up in line of battle, to await the coming
Of the evening train from Wheeling. The
whistle sounded, and the rambling of cars
was heard in the distance common oc-
currenee, but, under the circumstances,
one of no small interest, aud the crowd
which daily collects on the platform now
Increased ten-fold, watched with eager
eyes the things around them, and impa-
tiently awaited the development OF the
scene. When on the stoppAge of the train
the noble form of Col. II. ~. Crothers APP
peared, the mystery was solved, and SUR
prise was changed into satisfaction, and
satisfaction increased into enthusiasm
The gallant French Colonel offered his arm
to the distinguished aid of the new Cow
ernor, and conducting him TO splendid
white charger they rode together through
the opened ranks Of the regiment, while
right and LEFT the iiles countermarched be-
hind thsnl-a brilliant movement and well
accomplished.
The surprise of Col. OrotheFs WAS searce-
ly less, l believe, than the Qualification he
must certainly have felt, so mneh SO that
his self possession was somewhat disturb
ed. He was then taken to the quarters of
Capt. Chas. Leib, the 40. ~. at this
post, where he was warmly welcomed, and
the cheerful Inequalities OF kind heart
and good friend were set.befofe him, while
the splendid band attached TO the regiment
discoursed its sweet music. The whole
scene was lively one, and not soon to be
forgotten. 81.
Your readers in Wheeling will remember
we'll Col. Henry Anisansell, commanding
the first Virginia Regiment Of cavalry, and
will also remember the good effect of his
commanding the post at Camp oarllle. He
has inaugurated the same system at ClArks-
burgh, where he is now in command; and
though Rigorous and severe, he is we'll
liked by every one, and the result Will be
beneficial both to the citizens And the SOL
diers. He Is emphaticalIy dovn on all s4Se-
.cesh,p and uses every means in his power
to put it out aud punish itaccordingIy.
To-day again We were delighted with
another pleasant scene, in which the same
persons played the same parts! Colonel
Crothers, at the request of Colonel ,Anisau-
sell, reviewed the regiment, which was
drilled in the most intricate movements of
the cavalry service, the mounted band lead
ing with the stirring tones of martial mu-
sic. Finally the regiment was drawn up
in column by companies and the Colonelin-
4 Nata AL
Crothers, TO whom they ware also much in.
debted for past kiadnesses, whom indeed
they might thank for their present com
plete outfit. He wanted Col. Crothers to
address his men; he wanted his men TO hear
Col. CFothers; and If the speech was not
quite so eloquent as that heard afew days
before from the Honorable Mr.. Carlile, he
knew the sentiments would be as true, the
interest as deep, the wishes as sincere as
any which could emanate from the gentle.
man Senator.
Col Crothers responded, saying that
though he was not speaker, he felt him
self called upon to acknowledge the honor
of this magnificent and unexpected recep-
tion. He had come TO ClarRsburgh to see
the regiment in which he felt so deep an in
'teresti to see how they were equipped;
what they had and what they wanted, and
that he would make il his special duty TO
see that they were provided with every
thing which conld make them comfortable,
or tend TO perfect the Organization OF their
body. The best side arms, pistols and car
bines and already been provided for them,
which would abont complete theiI outfit.
He had almost forgotten 70 mention one
thing, that 5itidoHs for each company, and
the finest regimental colors which could
be obtained, were now making, and he
thought In few days they would be pre-
scented to the regiment by His Excellency,
Coz Peirpoint, in person. The Colonel's
speech was well received-his forte seems
TO be in saying non aattkta sed AuLtIsl, and
at the conclusion of the address, he was
greeted with three hearty cheers, while a
like number were afterwards offered and
given for Governor peirpoint. The whole
was very pleasant affair, and, for our
part, it was a question with us, who was
most honored, the soldiers, their Colonel,
Colonel Crothers, the Governor, the State,
cor any other man.
By the way, we have just heard that
several Ohio Regiments have been ordered
from the mountains beyond Beverly, and
will pass through Clarksburg within "A
day or two. This is as it should be, and
might have been done week ago.
BR1e. GEN. T. W. sHERxAS, commander
of the Union army now in South Carolina.