Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-20
THE RICHMOND WHIG.
Corresponacncc of lie wnig.
HENRY COUNTY.

To ne Editr Of he Wig:
There was large assemblage Of the people of tb'
couy at court wednesday last, all eager to hear the
latest news, and determined to adopt such measures as
might be deemed best TO sustain the independence Of
the South, and uphold the honor and integrity of the
State.
The magistrates from every district, who had been
summoned for the purpose, convened in the courthouse
at early hour to take such steps will furnish the
most Efficient material aid in meeting the emergency
now upon u.s. Various gentlemen from this and the ad-
joining counties gave their views as 10 the best line OF
policy to be adop:ed-among them we're COL billiard OF
Frar kim Mr. j. Il. Darlington, of Pittsylvania and
Wm Martin, John T. Wootton, c. Y. Thomas, Captain
z. r. Rermey, and others of this county.
The court promptly determined to raise such sum
of money may be necessary to uniform and equip in
the most ffcient manner the volunteer companies now
raised ard being formed in the couay The motion Of
Mr.. Martin TO rese the sum by county levy adopted,
and $4,000, the amount proposed by Mr.. Thomas, was
concurIcd in.
James N. Smith, Jeremiah Grigg, and William Martin
appointed commissioners to raise the amount and
to execute bonds in the name of the county therefor
To expedite the raising the the court determined
that the said commissioners should receive from tax
payers Of the county such they may be wiling to
advance, and give receipt therefor and that the
ceipt should be taken cash in payment OF the levy
made for the purposes aforesaid
On motion Of Mr.. Thomas, the court further deter
mined to provide for such of the families of the volun
teeis may need assistance whilst they are absent
in tie servicc-and to this end, that one super
intendent for each magstcrial district be appointed
whose duty shall be to rqure into and report monthly
to the the condition of the family of each volun-
teer and what aid and assistance necessary for their
comfortable maintenance. On his motion the court also
appointed special police FOR the county, consis ilg of
the captains Of such companies Of Home Guards have
been or may be hereafter formed, together with the
members Of said companies. AL Of these measures were
adopted unanimously and enthusiastically.
Three companies Of volunteers have already been
formed 10 the county, ard others rapidly filing up
each anxious to in any position wher the interests
OF tie State or the South may require.
In the evening, und,rstard, by meeting, called
without distinction of party, Ar. John f. Wootton was
nominated 10 represent the county in the next cgsa-
ture. Though our late talented aud cicont delegate
WIN. Martin is not a candidate, yet such is the de-
sire for his services that would not be surprised at
poll being held for him on the day Of election aud that
he was re,uned by an oyerwhelmt g majority. Should
this be pursued by the people, It will not be from
any want cf confidence in, or high regard for, Mr.
Woot.on, who is gentleman Of high character end re-
spectacle aLiainments but from the absolute nee ssy
which o feel Of filing the legislature with our most ex
perienccd and talented statesmen during times like
these. JUsTIcE