Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-23
nnIvr Avn NOZZLE IYyoHorko.

BRAVE AND NOBLE LYyoHorso.
The gallant city of hills exhibits spirit worthy OF the
applause and imitation of the whoe State In proper
ton to population her contributions OF men aud money
we take to be largely ahead of any other city The no.
bic women of the city, too, are giving the toll oil tne
hands their prayers and and smiles to the glorious
work. All honor to Lynchburg. Let the Cockade City
look to her laurels.
We make the following extracts from the Virginidn
Ftrr1sG OUT THE VoLUSrEERs-Ten Of our citizens
Yesterday contributed $500 each to aid in lifting out our
volunteer companies. The Exchange Bank also IN a
commendabe spirit of iberality appropriated s2oo 10
each OF the companies these together Win
the Council appropriation and Others that VIII DC Haue'
will not fall short of 800 OO0 This will go very far to-
ward fitting out our gallant volunteers in good order
But one spirit animates the entire community those who
by force of circumstances compelled to remain at
home exhibit readiness to contribute to the utmos. oil
their means.
The ladies' are actively employed in every way In
which their willing services can be employed.
PS-Since writing the above, we learn that an add-
tiona sum of IS 900 has been subscribed by our clt
zens. , ,
The Directors Of the Merchants Bank also at a called
meeting yesterday evening subscribed $1,000 In their in
dividual capacity 10 aid in equipping the volunteers
The NEW CoMPASY heretofore known as the Z0ndves
completed their organization Friday night con'titu-
ton was adopted; and number Of new members we're
elected
The COMPANY adopted as their name "The Beauregard
Rhes'-in compliment OF the gallant ohcer VINO COM
| mands the brave troops at Charleston.
Alex, Mcdonald was elected Secretary and Saml. A.
Gordon Treasurer The membership now numbers over
one hundred men, and trusty ready to do and die
for their county They drilling regularly and vii
soon be ready for the field. Their uniform gray pania-
looms gray shirt with green front trimmed with black
| "A III honOr tn the "BaaureCAT15.
| "THE LYSCHBURG RIFLEs"-This is the name adopted
nv the new military company of which Professor Blank
enshp has been elected Captain. 1t is composed OF fine
| material ami will be efficient company. The members
are mainly married men W. believe, but they are ready
TO 20 wherever thei erYices may be needed IN defence
of the South The company numbers about one hundred
members
REcRUIrs FOR THE CAvALRY.-We are requested 10 cay
that Mr. Paul Ca1ell will be at Nelson Court House
ills week, Mr. T. d. Christian at Appomattox aud Mr..
Thomas Whitehead at Amherst Court House for the pur-
nose of receiving recruits for Capt Radords Regiment
of Cavalry Let the patriotic people of those counties
rally to the STANDARD of their country and the defence OF
their homes.
! NorIcE TO THE LApIEs.-At meeting Of the Ladies,
NJ the Young Mems Christian Association Hail. on Satur-
jsv it was resolved to call another meeting to be held
| on Monday evening at o'clock at the same place. Inc
object being to form Society to aid by work and con
rbutions all who 60 to defend the South also to aid in
assisting the iamiieS &c such as may be in need during
the absence of their protectors. iui meeting Is ear
nestly desired
| The SECOND NANE.-0ur townsman, John VIM MUIR
ri o. who mas contributed largely towards equppng
our companies seconds the PATRIOTS proposition made in
Yesterdays paper by Mr.. Henry D. Flood to be one OF
ten to contribute five thousand dollars towards armng
ard equippng the volunteers Of the city,.
SILVER GRAYs The adjourned meeting OF citizens
lover A. years OF age for the purpose of forming corps
for home defence will he held at Holcombe Halt, this al
| ternoon, at o'clock.
TaAxEs'-TheA Assistant Surgeon Of the st Regiment
desires Us to return his SINCERE thanks tolhe LADIES' fer
the liberal manner with which they have furnished him
| with hat and bandGges for the Regiment
READY TO AID The ladies' OF Court aire9 are ready
to aid In sewing for any of the soldiers OF she Cty
for the newly formed companies and will receive any
| work offered.
! ACALL-The ladies' who are in favor Of forming So
ce;y &c assist the defenders Ct the South will meet or
send in their names this egenng at o'clock, at the
Young Mems Christian Association HAIL. viii the amount
they are wiling 10 contribute monthly The object will
ne to assist any soldier either by clothing or furnishing
edful supplies during his Absence also to assist those
who NAV return disabled. Any such person shall apply
to a committee Of gentlemen, to be appointed by the
meeting, which committee will endorse such may be
worthy If aid The sid Co05ty vii make any clothing
sent in to them The society will De formed this even
ing
This Society will exist long it may be needed
Should there be any money hand when the Society 10
dlssolye0 II Will 90 appeu u somc Pat1iouO Pu'Po,e
s1ch az the members may deem best Ladies from the
cr;, are requested TO become members by sending in
their names, &c.
The undersigned represent the different churches IA
Lynchburg aud earnestly request large meeting this
evening at the Christian Association Hall.
Mrs J. NJ Speed, Mrs Deare,
Mrs Coz Laaghorne, Mrs. j. N. 0:ey,
Mrs. Geo Iuckeg, Brs. Capt. Rudd,
Mrs. Judge W Ison, Hrs. Dodge,
Mrs Chas Slaughter, Mrs. Wslsh,
Mis- Sam. @ iyiand Mrs Chalmers,
Mrs. DR.. Saunders