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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-09-20

SIX PRISONERS ESCAPED FROM ROANOKE
County JArL.--Qn Thursday, about O'Clock,
when the jailor, Mr.. j. g. Hal, was enter
ing the jail for the purpose of giving water to
the prisoners, he was caught hold of by two
of them and pulled to the floor Ten of the
prisoners then ran out, but three of them
were Immediately captured by the citizens,
who very soon gathered around the Jail
Another was caughta short time after The
other six have not been heard from.
The prisoners that have escaped are some OF
those sent to our jail, some time ago, by Gen
Wise, taken up by him in the Northwest,
upon suspicion of treason to the State We
publish below description of those escaped,
handed us by the 1ailor.
Tobias Mariana, kanawha county, Va
about feet IL inches, rather pale and slender,
an Italian, aged % years. Philip Eranken-
burger, Charleston, Kanawha G. H., about 10
years old, fair complexion, about feet
inches, jew, from Germany, talks broken.
VIM Springer, about rs years old, hair rather
dark, claimed his home in Mason county. Va
hut had been working this year at Fallen
Rock, Kanawha, Va, quick spoken, gentle
manly looking man, about 5 feet 10 inches
James Bodkin, Kanawha, Va, about s feet .
inches, of rather a swarthy complexion, dark
hair, about 80 years old. Thomas Newcombe,
Putnam county, Va, about % years old,
about feet 10 inches, rather dark complex
ion, dark hair. Geo. Spencer, California
was on visit to Roane county, Va, when
arrested,) about feet , inches, and about 50
years old, dark hair, and rather fair complex
ion, a little hard Of hearing. Left without
any baggage or clothing except what they had
on. They were poorly clad .-Saiem (Pa.j Re-
Histv.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-09-20

TIE CoMMIssARIAT.-The Southern LIT
erary Messenger, in an article on "Pharsalia-
Manassa has the following, not without
interest at this time
Que OF the most important things with the
Roman, and what first engaged his attention
in every undertaking, was the res frulnentdria,
the provision tor his troops. He appears to
have given much Of his personal attention to
the commissariat. Fraud and neglect could
not easily elude his vigilance. In all our
modern armies this appears to be the great
stumbling block Soldiers are often seen
periShiug with want and prlvauon, like Tan
Ialus, in the midst of abundance. Yet it is
seldom, for want of means for preventing it,
that such state of things exists. The wants
of the soldier are few and simple his sacri-
fees. among our people at least. great and
many: it should be the duty of those in power
10 see that he was well cared for. Napoleon
thought the great essential WAS that every SOL
der should have two pairs of good shoes. We
are told that the shoes given to the Northern
army are often OF the most miserable mate
rials. The introduction Of coffee into the
camp has been q great benefit TO the soldier.
1t is wonderfully effective and economical,
and is every way adapted 10 the business OF
war. As was shown in Africa and the Cri-
mea, soldiers can bear almost incredible
marches and eXtremfties CT heat and cold,
and the ordeal Of severe fighting, all together
with nothing more than a cup of coffee 10
sustain the physical and moral energies of
each man.
The came writer, referring to the established
principle among the ancients, that no soldier
should desert the post thai had been assigned
to him under any circumstances, remarks il
would have been better for the fortunes OF
Virginia, If this principle in it's widest extent
had been carried out here; If those occupying
political and other places important to the
| general welfare had remained in their posi-
tons. Almost simultaneously with the ap
pearance Of the Messengers article, occurs q
, striking illustration in letter from the Gov
ernor of Arkansas, addressed through the
Little Rock Gazette to the people Of that
State, in which he informs them that the
continued absence Of . large number of Stats
officials, most of whom are connected with
the Confederate army members of the Gene
raj Assembly, sheriiis. Judges and agents, at
torneys, &c, &c--reIders it almost Impossible
that the machinery of Government can b
kept in motion and the laws executed" These
gentlemen, he says, though prompted by patri
otto impulses, seem to be unmindful OF thu
embarrasslnents and confusion induced b,
their absence.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-09-20

FATAL OccUEHRScB.-Beniarn Franklin
Martin, Esq, Of Columbia, Tennessee, was
killed Ut New Orleans a few days ago. The
Crescent thus describes the unfortunate oc-
currence:
The young man, we learn, was in the en-
ployment of Capt. Samuel &. Risk, to re-
ceive the levee dues of the Sd section OF the
city WharYes, and while in discharge of his
duties on Thursday evening, about seven
o'clock, went On board the regular Mem phis
packet, Ii. Z. w. Hill, and sat down on the
rail which runs around the boiler deck, in
Jovial AND friendly conversation with some of
the officers of the boat. After short time
they all rose to separate, he to go home, when
his Doot-ue, came in contact with some OBJ
staele, and unable to recover himself fell
backward on the lower deck, coming in con-
tact with one of the hog chains. BY the kind
and immediate attentions of Capt. Booker, OF
the Hill, he was conveyed to his residence
where the best medical care and attentive
nursing proved unavailing. His spine was
too seriously injured, and he died last even
ing st o clock.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-09-20


The New Orleans Picayuns urges the great
necessity which exists Of making proper and
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 4UE - scafe u tie
sick and wounded soldiers, now and hereaf-
ter. We have now, it says, two--including
western Virginia, we may rather say three
battle fields, upon which great actions may
ut any time be expected 10 take place, with
ore or less OF casual ty to our brave troops
engaged therein. II be400yes al tue Oon!e req
Gratis States TO take simea1oroer 10 meet lhis
need.
From Louisiana has been sent large pro-
portion Of the armies In the Held, In Eastern
Virginia and in Missouri, while In western
Virginia and FIJI Kentucky, our State is repre-
sented by the presence OF several companies.
AT convenient places Arrangements should ~
once be made for the establishment OF nos
nj tails for the care of the sick and wounded,
and also for the provision OF comfortable
clothing, diet, and cooks, those necessary So
curities of good health in camp. Nor should
the important article of good water proof
tents be forgotten. 1t is now the eve OF. the
rainy season, when this necessity Will be Sc
verely felt If not promptly provided.
Our friend and fellow-citizen, DIR. Fenner,
who has Just returned from Richmond, where
he successfully exerted himself, in association
with other patriotic Louisianians, in the es-
tabishlnent of q hospital for our brave SOL
diers, SICK, or wounded in battle, informs us
that the farmers and other householders in
the neighborhood of the seat of war, in every
town, village and hamlet, as we'll as the gen
erous people of the city of Richmond, have
been most prompt and liberal in proffering
their attentions to all those who stand in need
of them, from what part soever OF the Con-
federacy>they may have come, to bear their
part in our war for independence. The doc
tor highly commends their untiring atten-
ton to the sick aud wounded soldiers, and
they richly deserve the commentator. He
says that there is scarcely habitation to be
found, from the battle field of Manassa to
Richmond, in which there is not one more
to be found, enjoying this sort of hospitality.
Some of these good Samaritans, we learn
with regret, have actually fallen victims to
typhoid fever, contracted in the discharge of
this Christian duty to their suffering COM
patriots.
These facts illustrate most strongly the ne
cessity of multiplying hospitals for the re-
ception and treatment of those whose needs
are constantly appealing to our sympathy
Their number is likely, ere long, to be greatly
increased. For we have good reason to be-
iieve that the approaching conflict, the
eastern bank of the Potomac, will be severe
one. and cannot but be attended with many
casualties it is our bounden duty to provide
for
A noble example has been set by Dr. Fen
ner and his associates from our own Sta te in
the establish ment of a hospital for the relief
of such Louisianians as may stand in need of
medical care. Lett be emulated by the good
people of every one of the Confederate
States.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-09-20
LOCAL MATTE1a.

Mzcy's Css1. zsss9ssy- Aldsrnaa ssassx
6,s,. ..s.s ~. = ~ s ~ - :.
kept in Jail until the 1inss shoeld Be- peid and
their oalcers should call for them. OFFENCE
getting drunk and lying On sidewalks.
John Fitzgerald and Edward Kane, the
.uch Z disturbance ON seventeenth street
Wednesday, by fighting, were fined q each.
and ordered to be retained In custody till the
payment Of tho lines and the application of
their officers for their discharge.
William 0rady, negro boy, who says he In
q slave Of entsnant Mason. OF Mobile. WA
charged with being drunk and disorderiy in
the strssts and also With scaling . pocket
In the cage together. Ordered twenty lashes,
and to be confined till further orders are given
as to his disposition.
David Lochlsy, for breaking street Ia mp,
was fined q, and ordered TO b kept In jail
until the fine was paid and his officers called
for him.
William Mitchell, arrested by order Of the
Mayor. No offence being charged against
hereafter Of His Honor.
Moses, slave TO Chamberlayne & Kennon,
charged with wandering at night where his
pass did not authorize him to be, was ordered
The case Of James clancy, arrested on sus-
picion of being the murderer Of Henry Gro
min, was continued.
james Lennon, charged with being drunk
y
father, respectable country gentleman, who
represented that his son had been In the fight
at Manassa, bore an honorable name at home,
and, though guilty Of imprudence in speech
and conduct, was a man of character. II, as
witness had testified, his son talked while
intoxicated Of conspiring to rob some one,
the old gentleman knew 1t was nothing but
talk. The court ordered the prisoner to pay
a fine of 81 and to be delivered to his father
at O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
Meyer Mays case was again continued.
ID. s. Turner, for being drunk and disor-
derby in the street, was fined o., and ordered
to be kept till he pays the same and his off,
GERS come for him.
r. J. Lipford, who was recognized, with
Mr.. Philips as his surety, for his appearance
before the court yesterday, TO answer the
charge Of stealing horse from Adjutant A.
G. Haskell, did not show himself. The court
declared the recogniZance forfeited.
Thomas Comfy was arraigned on the charge
Of feloniously stabbing Nj. J. Doyle, with
intent to MAIN, disfigure, &c. The witnesses,
including Mr.. Doyle himself, seemed disposed
to acquit him of the intent charged, and the
court merely required him to furnish surety
for his future good behavior In $50.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-09-20

TRNSEssEB PRIsoxHRs Capt. H. NJ. Ashby
days ago, from Knoxville, having in charge
four prisoners who have been sent on for trial
before the Confederate States District Court
at the October term, on charge of treason
The names Of the prisoners are John Gray,
John W. Smith, Joel w. Jarvis and J. w
Thornburg. They were leaders in the rebel
lious movements in East Tennessee, and took
an active part in leading citizens of that end
of the State estray by the most despicable
misrepresentation. They had a preliminary
hearing before the Hon. West H. H Humphreys
at Knoxville, and their guilt was so clear that
he sent them before the Confederate States
District Court for further trial, but the Sher-
1T of Knox county having refused to take an
oath to support the Constitution Of the Con.
federate States, Judge Humphreys felt unwil.
ling to commit them to his custody, as jaiio,
of Knox county, and ordered that they be con-
fined in the Jail of Davidson county.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-09-20

RuN HIMSELF TO DBArH.-A few days ago a
man named William Shuler, escaped from the
guard house, in Winchester, Va, where he
was confined for refusing to perform militia
duty, and returned to the neigh borhood in
which he resided, on Back Greek, in this
county On Monday last two men were de-
tailed from Capt. r. Smiths company
CHARTERED In Winchester, to visit the COM
pany's district and notify all subject to
militia duty TO proceed to join their company
without delay AS the two men were going
through a corn field, with their guns on their
shoulders, they discovered three men emerge
from n grapevine thicket and run at the top
of their speed. On approaching the thicket
they discovered a coat, haversack wi tn pies
in ii, and canteen, which the fugitiyes had
left behind. Proceeding on in tho direction
which the men ran, they met some indiyidu-
ais who stated that Shuler suddenly dropped
dead whilst running, as his companions had
informed some females whose house they
passed in their continued flight. He had run
about three -fourths OF a mile, when he fell
from exhaustion or the rupture of a blood
vessel
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-09-20

GEN. LEE.-Referring to the military stu
alton in Western Virginia, the Enquirer pays
the following just tribute TO Gen. Lee:
Whatever the result, it is probably already
decided. If the victory which military critics
pronounce certain--the unavoidable casual
ties of battle only excepted-shall indeed
crown the monument of Gen. Lee, we shall
greatly rejoice for our country's sake. But
we sha all do more; we shall rejoice for Gen.
Lees sake. Hitherto his duties have kept
him in his closet. The good which he was do =
ing, the people could not know. Going TO the
rescue where our fortunes We're darkest, he
has, if present anticipations be realised, given
us proofs OF what generalship can do. He has
certainly inspired his own men with the ut
most ardor and enthusiasm He has circum.
vented the enemy, has taken their General,
reduced them 10 privation, and cut off their
supplies and their retreat. If now he forces
thcEl to surrender without blow, it will
stand a monument 10 his fame of which any
professor Of the, military art, however gifted
or fortunate, night well be proud. Thus far
at least, he has done admirably.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-09-20

KENTUCKY BoYs LEAVISG.-The Louisville
Journal, of Friday, says:
We are informed by highly respectable
citizen that he was at the Nashville depot
yesterday morning and saw many Of the
Citizens Guards, who belong to the State
Guard, go off NTH their niJ0rms on, and one OF
the company told him they were all going to
Boone, where Gen. Buckner, Colonel Hunt,
aud Maj. Cassidy were waiting for them -
Now, does not this beat all? Young men, W no
have been trained under the care OF the State,
going off to aid the rUthless invaders Of Ken
lucky. .s
The same paper has the following:
Our officials were remarkably fortunate
Yesterday in the recovery of State arms,
which had been secreted, with a view to their
misa pplication by members of the State
Guard. Early in the day the three cannon,
one twelve FOUNDER and the Others six
Founders, were taken from their hiding place
and delivered over to our loyal friend Capt.
Watkins, of the Semple Guards which COM
pany has been mus tered into the United
States service Subsequently seizures of
muskets and III unitions Of war were made by
the authorities at the store of J John Snyder
and the building formerly occupied by l.. l.
Warren d Co, on Main street, between Third
and Fourth. Arms were also found at the
establishment OF Sachs Bro, on Main
street, below Fourth, at Crutcher & McCrea-
dy's, on Main street, near the Louisville Ho-
tel, IN an out-buiiding ON the alley between
BROOK and Preston and Markets and Jefferson
streets, and perhaps in other localities. Thus
no less than two hundred and fifty stand of
arms ana accoutrements, a large number Of
army tents, plck-axes, spades &C., Were Sc
cured and removed from the custody of per-
sons Who are seeking to involve our State in a
bloody and relentless war. Other, and per-
hapS more important seizures will be made
to-day.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-09-20

THE NEXT ExPgDITIoN.-A Yankee CORES
pendent writing from Fortress Monroe, gets
off the following portentious squib, relative to
that other expedition now being prepared
against the South
Hereafter the rebels must look to their
own homes, and relinQuish their hopes
of possessing the Federal capital. The war
will be carried into Africa. Let them take
notice in time. While they are cannonading
at the gates of Washington, and laundering
their violent threats almost before the Presi-
DENTS house itself, the long strong arm OF
the Government is encircling their very
hearthstones; and where spirit of obedience
10 its mild requirements is not manifested IL
will be demanded ON pain OF such penalties
as it has a right 70 demand. The traitors
will soon have occasion 10 rue the hour W her.
they took up arms against the most kind and
beneficent Government that the sun ever
shone on, and first TO feel the strength Of the
Federal arm will be the State of South
Carolina
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-09-20

More Prisoners.-The Central train brought
down yesterday fifteen prisoners from Ma
nRssa, sixty seven from Gen. Lees command,
and one man arrested as q spy, and sent hither
from Huntersville. Quite q crowd gathered
around Gen. Lees prisoners, these being the
first sent down by him, and some persons en-
tered into conversation with them. One OF
orr German citizens amused the by ISLANDERS
very much by his comic remarks, and en-
joyed his own jokes as much as any body else
did. These prisoners are from the North
western States-chief1y from Ohio-and were
taken in a skirmish between two Tennessee
regiments, under Col Savage. and a smaller
Federal force, near Kirchers Tor Crrutcher's)
Orchards point somewhere between Big
Spring and Huttonsville. They were marched
to the military prison, followed by a number
of curious spectators.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-09-20

Judge Lyons Court, yesterday.-The case of
Charles Murphy, indicted for the murder Of
Albert, a slave. the property of Mrs. Spindle,
court.
Philip Culligan was then arraigned on an
Indictment charging him with feloniously,
wounding James Ford, with the intent to
main, disfgure, disable and kill him. The
evidence having been heard, the Common
wealth's attorney and the counsel for the pri-
soner presented their respective views Of the
case and it was then given to the Jury, who
after 4 short retirement, brought in q verdict
that the prisoner was guilty Of unlawful but
not malicious stabbing, and fixed his term of
confinement in the city Jail at six months,
and his fine at $50. &a
The court then adionrned till to-day
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-09-20

Patriotic Girls--A number of little girls, ami
mated by that spirit Of patriotism and regard
for the welfare of the soldiers which so distin-
guishes all of our people, got up an i'm promptu
Fair, yesterday on Main street. between LIST and
I'd, selling grapes fruit, aud other articles, and
thus collected s25, which they intend to
use for the benefit of the sick soldiers
here. They will continue their labor of love
to day, and we bespeak for them an increased
pa tronage. The liberality of the people of
Richmond is worthy of all praise, and we be-
lieve has no parallel in history. fthas been a
source of much qualification, and, we ma add,
Of surprise, to every person who, like the pre-
sent writer, has recently come to the city. As
for the little girls in quetsion, they deserve to
be immortalized for their patriotic impulses,
kind hearts and willing hands.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-09-20

ONLY THUNDER.-Night before last says the
New Orleans Bulletin, Of Monday, and at an
citizens were somewhat startled by what they
believed to be the distant booming of cannon
and many Were the speculations INDUCED in
as to the cause of these warlike sounds. Some
persons, whose knowledge of the distance
that sound can travel is limited, surmised
that an attack had been made upon Ship
Island; others thought Major Clinch at Fort
Pike, had been exchanging compliments in
misunderstanding others concluded that an
" artillery dnel' had taken place between
Col. Duncans forces at Forts Jackson and
St. Phillip and some of DIR. Abe's blockaders.
To quiet the apprehensions Of nervous people
Gov. Moore telegraphed to the commanders
of the forts, and received replies that no
powder had been burned by them as vet with
hostile intent. The natural conclusion, there
tore, was that the mysterious sounds we're
nothing more than the hoarse mutterings Of
distant thunder.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-09-20

The Appropriation for our Polunteers--The gen.
engaged in prosecuting the work of pro.
viding clothing for the volun teers from Rich
mond, as authorized by the Common Council
recently, when it made Its liberal appropria-
ton Of $4,000 to that purpose. They have
prepared circular letter to be addressed to
each of the commanding officers, inquiring AZ
to the wants of their respective companies
and requesting a statement of the numb Der OF
articles of clothing of every description
needed. Contracts have already been made
for the furnishing of thete articles, and ere
long, or at any rate before winter sets in, our
volun teers, we doubt not, will be com forta
bly, clad and prepared to resist the inclem.
encies of cold wea ther
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-09-20

SKY RocKBrINs Among the numeron. nm.
traptions the Yankees are getting up to ami
hilate the rebels" Is a new rocket. which
10 being manufactured at the Watertown
arsenal, under the supervision of a Dotch
Captaln Like the famous Greek fire of old.
1t is expected to be unquenchable with water
and irresistible by man il it hits him hari
enough to kill him.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-09-20

Several Members of the Maryland Legislature
arrived In Richmond yesterday, in company
with several other gentlemen of family and
fortune, who have been compelled by the Lin
coin dynasty to leave their homes. They full
ly confirm the facts reported by rs two days
ago in regard TO the outragee upon persous
and property now being committed in that
unfortunate Commonwealth, and also the
longing desire Of that oppressed people for the
advance ofon army OF deliveranee.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-09-20

Grand Concert.-A grand concert will be
given at Metropolitan Hall on Wednesday
18th inst, by competent corps of volun teer
performers, for tho benefit of the sick and
wounded soldiers. Mr.. j. w. Roster will
have the direction of the performance. That
it will be generally patronixed by our citi.
zens, there Is no doubt. No appeal to them
in behalf of the Southern cause, Southern
soldiers, or Southern credit, has been made
in vain
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-09-20

TBxAs ELRcrIoN.--So far "A bs.,1
the vote for the Governor OF Texas ,ts Moin.
follows: Lubbock, 1912: Ciark 10 ~ -
Chnmb ers, 1858. A number Of eount,.. ,6'
main to be heard from, but the eisctlo, y,
Lubbock IL conceded on all hands, H. III VI
formerly Lieutenant Governor OF Tara vas
Is Internationally one Of the men for I tha
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-09-20

huhoRBD DBPRRDAryoEs.-The Wilmington
Journal hears, but places little credit In a re-
port, that sundry Lincolnites from Fort Hat.
teras, now in possession of tho Yankees had.
aided, abetted and guided by certain mean
persons, resident on the banks made a fora v
upon the mainland of Beaufort county, de-.
stroylng and stealing property and rum In q
of negroes.