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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-04

The Baltimore SouA OF the S0th has the following
account of a New York regiment having quit Washing
ton in disgust and returning home As the three months
enlistment il pretty well out and not much disposition
il manifested for the service it might not be bad lime
for US 20 pitch into the enemy;
Goxk HouE.-The train which reached here from
Washington yesterday afternoon at 20 brought on be-
tween four and five hundred members OF Colonel Temp
kins' Second New York Regiment which passed through
here 20 Washington on TUESDAY OF last week. From
conversation with number of the members our reporter
learned that the regiment originally consisted OF s6O
members aud that neither threats nor persuasion had
up TO yesterday morning, induced more than 500 OF
them take the oath for three years They state that
they induced enlist for three months upon the
representation that the Capital in danger and as
that they not wanted to invade the SOUTH
aud also that their families would be provided for IN
their absence. When they reached washington they
we're informed that the War Department would not
recognise them nor could they draw any pay unless
they would in for three years Not asserting to
this arrangement, they were sent out 10 camp where
they supplied with limited quantity OF such pro
visions could not be caten to test the elect Of tins
treatment upon their determination. number OF The
members state that they have entirely subssted upon
supplies obtained with the little funds they brought with
ttm While one Of them who was p9nnleSs stated that
DAYS and half be had not tasted iood On Tues
dJy when they mustered to be sworn IN, an aFti-
ery battery was sent out from Washington and placed
I'm front OF their camp on the pretended ground that
there vas danger Of mutuy in the camp, but which was
regarded designed for intimidation However, on
that dsy 500 took the OATH and yesterday A others re-
turned TO the camp for that purpose while the remain
ing 600 made their preparations for returning home the
greater portion Of whom passed through as stated One
officer stated that such treatment Gs they had received
az the hands of government uGhcard OF IN any eoun-
try and il any more volunteers came from New Ork
after they reached home they would do so With full
Knowledge of what they might expect. He further
stated that nearly all the regiments in Washington were
disguised with their treatment and al the three months
volunteers Who had not been sworn in declared that
they would not serve beyond that time.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-04
4 Eorelrn COrns.

The Lincola government, TO keep perfect parallel
with Il tyranny Of George Hrs ministers, has, where
ever it could enlisted the refugees and adyenturers
from Furope for the invasion of the South. TIE great
city Of s., Louis il at the mercy OF 1000 5000 Hes
slams. whore pastne consists in bucherng and
children. The Baltimore papers speak of a regiment
COMPOSED of s the altonalities Of Europe enlisted ia
New York, and passing through Baltimore its way
70 Washington l. called the Gabald Guard, and is
composed mainly Of Germans, Swiss and Huvgarills
They ere desperate advcn,urers whom the capitalists of
New York were very glld to remove from dangerous
proximity 10 their strong boxes. Not a man among
them speaks word Of English; ard they the ruff
fans Nhom old Scot, especially designs for the invasion
sf Virginia.
The South thus speaks of taeir passage through Ba
more
L was sorrovful and humiistng spectacle, that of
vesterday-the march OF foreigu regiment through
streets with foreign coors flying and the wild blasts
OF the buge sounding heuacna airs OF foreign coun-
trv 20 aid in the slaughter and subjugSion of American
citizens As If resolved that the parallel between the
action Of the present administration and That Of the
British ministry who undertook the SutjugauOn Of our
patriot fathers should fail in particular, il that
this revolution must have its IL ssisns too The Carl
bald Guards, who passed through yesterday tGeiT
way 70 the Capital comprise men Of almost every
tonlltv in Europe-Jhe refugees and Adventures OF
every country that has IT'S representatives among the
floating population Of New York cty--,peakiug every
Ian gulCe except the English perfect pOygo Of for
eigu tongues French, Swiss, Spanish, Italian Magyar,
and Gtru3u-mcu MOO for Inc most part are not cjti
us and have no intention Of becoming ratu5alize1.
The only colors which they displayed on the march
par Of guides Swiss and French those Of the regi
1peu which we're carefully covered 10 protect them from
the dust the national flags Of Italy aud Hungary
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-04
PORTSMOUTH, June /, 1861.

AoHiSAouiht avn
Since Friday nothing of special import has trsnspired
in our midst though considerable impatiepce Is mani
tested among troops for vigorous war policy. This
has been greatly stimulated by the variations Of parties
who reached this city yesterday from Warwick county,
the immediate scene OF Federal operations just now.
They report that the spirit Of Vandalism thus far exhbi
ted by the invaders is of the most loathsome character
such destruction ofhe growing wheat and other crops
violation Of private rights and menaces to personal inde
pendence The troops Of Lincoln enter dwellings and
houses alike and when cupidy and want not graft
fed proceed to pilfer and despo with reckessness
which pats 10 shame the barbsrts ard vlanies of the
colonial experiences For instance, they entered the
residence Of Mr.. LEE, demanded Of bis daughter 20
raise the American flag, and in compensation promised
her protection. This like true Virginia maiden, she
declined TO do, telling them death vas preferable to
consenting to such appearance Of treason Then the
savage appeared in room of the cviz,d being and they
laid waste everything the premises furniture, provi
sions, clothing, etc., etc. -.
AT Hampton these excuses are perpetrated With an
eye both 70 "booty and beauty" party Of these
sgrarans visited the store Of Nr. Pascal Lattimer In
that village and demanded TO be furnished with bis sup
plies gratufously. Az might have been expected, he
declined TO crafty Lnoons troops upon any terms
Thsy then essayed TO enfore, their sxseous when be
hsed upon them with revolver, killing one Of the de-
passdoaa. INSTANTLY Tie sepPssisaa Il Ne ysdssal's
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-04

Our good friend, Chase, did not have one bid for his
loan Of "A millions He is consequently driven to the
issue Of Treasury TO meet his daily expenses How
many hundred millions OF these he may put out, tie
Lord only knows. What will be their value, compared
TO specie, We may easily Judge. Withcu: any revenue
AID with no prospec; of any with trade destroyed-no
Shipping, no manuac ures, and daily expenditure of
from TO 3 miious-the rrospec. of these notes ever
being redeemed is gloomy indeed.
But what puzzles outsider is to know what has be-
come the 500 millions, which the Northern capitalists
ii they were ready give to the Government Would
they rather girs than lo1n' Or is the gift hum6ug?
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-04

The following is she on'y editorial item We have by
the last srriya. from England. Our old friend The
Thuuderer' IS not 5courssei by the vast parade of
force which the Yankees SIRE making. He appreciates
the difficulties Of the enterprise they have undertaken,
and has some knowledge Of the spirit OF resistance with
which they vii be met.
We understand nov the motive Of the warning which
the Tss gave the South few weeks ago. That paper
had heard eff the programme and objects Of the iuys
son Of the south AZ y.ceatly developed by Greeley
being less than he aud determination Of our
people and sought TO put guard against the
dlaboiel des gus.
Perhaps 10 a few dly, we may be able to obtain fuller
ezpositious Of English sentiment
From tEs London Tunes ~ May l5h
Promptness has not ceased 20 be a quality of the
American people. They have organized q rapid
" as they would supply market or form railway cou
pauy But few DAYS have eiaped since NJ. Lincoln is,
sued bis pgOclamauon and already great army has
sprung AZ t were from the earth. More than 10000
men, besides 600 sai,os have been asked Tor by the
government and it said they viii be furnished "'tan
n few weeks.
This uprising has. no doubt startled the secedsrs; bu.
as far as Ee can learn u has only been them TO
traorduary exertou Indeed t is pretty clear tia. the
leading men Of the South have never for moment
douDJcd Of war. They may hnd It a hotter aud more
srduous struggle than they expected the intensity or the
duration Of the Sighting may exceed their expectations
but any rate the fact that there 70 be tight
ing they fully prepared; they never expected that
Mr.. Lincoln would give in without contest SO now
there Is no reason believe that the mere fear OF
Northern INVASION viii induce them 70 return 70 their a.
eganee We cannot therefore, anticipate that the FED
era preparations viii terrfy the Conederates into sub
mission II the republic be crushed Il must be by
conquest and not by menaees. The Moth has eertainy
undertaken difficult tax Of eonqacrng vast territory
inhabited by OF the same race as It's own ctzens
and even more accustomed 70 the use of arms.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-04
- VgrIiaiansi

It is no time now to I've ijlng. The Governor OF the
Commonwesth has appealed TO every man to rally TO
rho standard OF his country foul enemy has Invaded
GU. Sa.e to rob US o. our property, liberty, our
lives and orr honor Every uofiys tina; can animate
msnly to.o urges resistance. Nothing but fight
iac-fghng every iach Of ground, with the determua-
ton to conquer or de can safety aud honor
able peace.
Oar Toes have invaded our soil Their policy may be
to hlrrnss u to mass trocps borders, to weary
Us on, and Ultimately crush by their numbers. But
our poicv should be 20 eounteract theirs by vigorous
active and aggressive war. "Hohng'5s' is the lips
and in the heart Of every souheraer and peace dica-
ted on The Banks OF the Hudson tie aspiration OF every
p,t,io. bosom. To arms 10 arms and realize the
glorious housl
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-04
rrAvrrsr oAssosAprxo YEr.-soo OH

HEAvYrsr cANaoNApfvo YEr.-soo Scot AND
SHE'LL FIRED THREE WAR STEAMERS EN-
GAGED.-AN OLD HORSE CRIPPLED AND
CHICKEN KILLED.
FREDKRICksBURa, June 2, 1861.
To tho Editor of Tie Wig:
The cannonading opened at Aqua Greek, on the Po-
tomac river, on Wednesday last about sunset, when is
shots were fired by the enemy and IL from our bate
ries.
On Friday the firing was resumed by the enemy and
replied to BY our batteries the point the wharf
and by Captain Walkers raed cannon-he latter Of
which it is believed did some execution.
A man crossed the Potomac from the Maryland side
after the firing had ceased and said he them take
twenty-five dead bodies off the steamer and bury them
do not credit the story-though it may be true-but
believe the fellow crossed to learn what injury the
my had inflicted. Probably he was spy. On our side
not man was injured except gunner-the true and
gallant Cunningham-who received a scratch on the
face from small piece of SHE'LL but which did not delay
him moment in returning the fire.
Yesterday, Saturday. about IL o'clock the cannon
aiding recommended, and continued until evening,
with partial ntermssion. There three war steam
engaged believed to be the Pawnee, the Anacostia
and the Harriet Lane. Nearly six hundred shot and
shell were fired by them during the day. To be
rate according to the statement of who counted,
there were 597. On our part only some seyenty-6ve
| (75) shots returned.
Thanks to a kind Providence not man was killed or
wounded on our side which is remarkable indeed
sderpg the pieces of shell that flying around. One
shot did, however cripple old horse and another
killed hen Query If 600 shot and shell required
to do this amount of execution, how many shot and
shell will it require to subjugate the South!
1t is believed that of shots struck one or
more of the enemys vessels but the extent Of the nu
ries they received is Of unknown. Concurrent
testimony establishes the belief that Of shots
took effect
The war steamers drew of towards the Maryland shore
in the evening they will probably resume operations
to-day. Yours, AIM WELL.
PISS o'clock, A. MA train just in from the Creek
reports vessels in sight this morning. They doubt
less left some time in the night for Washington.
Every speaks in the highest terms Of the bravery
of our men yesterday-not q cheek blanched, not a
nerve quivered
The large frame work at the end Of the wharf-used
formerly as shelter for passengers in changing from
the boat to the burnt by yesterday,
as it stood in the way of our firing.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-04
onIrIonsinFrnncr.

I. VIII be seen tia. the French have come into posses
sol Of some information in regard to American institu
tions, vi'hou, being indebted the Yankees. They
Ike the Lcadoa Times, have found ont tina; this is
v9ursry Coafederaey Of sovereign States tina; the Fed
era, Government is merely common agent of these in
dependent soyercgutcs With delegated and limited pow
era. This kuovcd-c enables them to appreciate the
Yankee preensioa 70 domnelr over us.
The article we copy elsewhere is from the Pays a
s,moci paper, and under the control Of Louis Napo
Ieous most conf sutal scribe In fact he is the den
c man, who has the honor of putting Lila to the
great Pamphlets which the Emperor himself writes This
would Indicate that knovlolge Of affairs is
very near the throne itself The Yankees had better
look ont
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-04

SHOCKING AFFRAy.-Last eling Dr.. A. !. W. ma
Their was shot and dangerously wounded by Mr.: a. D
Whers his steIasher in the parlor at the residence
Of the latter Nayades street, near ITALIA Tue 'so
had dispute about the Washington Artillery, (so me
police tell us and Msthers abuse OF the ArtersG vas
met by strong aud decided talk Oh Withers "a Prom
hard words they got TO shooting WherS adnis having
shot at Msher four tines but that Msher shot al hH
first.
Witbers' fourth shot went through the band oil srA
Withers (wife OF one and mother OF the other she ts
ing rushed in to stop the STRAY. Whher', amer tH'
shooting went out and into the street. and oersd Die
self prisoner TO officer Casson the first officer be met
He was locked up Last night Msther was no! eIPecea
TO live The affair naturally enough, created a'e''
great eYcitement-N o. Courisr, 80 h MI.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-04

The party Of horsemen, who invaded Fairfax Court
House aud fred right and left to kill wcmen and chill
drer if in range Of their gunsare said to be portion
of the troops who were taken prisoners in Texas and
released on their parole not to bear against the
Confederate States This brutal foray very honors
bic fulfil uent of their pledge. I. is, also, striking
commentary on General Ssnfords Proclamation that he
came to protect and nOt to injure.
The people Of Virginia cannot make up their minds
too soon as to the character OF the enemy with whom
they have to deal.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-04
From The Winchester Republican !
rem kCCOIIOUGU

We continue to get contradictory accounts Of the
movements of this terrible individual Georgia paper
speaks of him being in that State his way North
st. Louis paper s convinced that he lurking about
that city for no good. We saw some mysterious hand
bills sticking about town last week. which satisfied
that he could be twenty miles from Richmond. But
letter from who ought to know speaks of his OPP
erations in Maryland in such as leave no doubt
with US as to present local habation. Where he may
be in week, the Lord only knows-perhaps Old Abe
piH knoy-Richmond Wing
We are assured by friend that the above ia an en-.
tire mistake for to his certain knowledge, Ben McCol
Blue Ridge mountains, miles above Harpers Fer
~, with 700 Indians and 200 Texan Rangers.
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For ne Richmond Wig.
A VOICE FROI VIRGINIA..

"Redddfo Gta9iu"'."
A voice Is heard la RamAhI
Hl.h sounds are ON TIE gale
Notes TO wake buried patrIot,l
Not, IN .trike trsItSrs male
wild notes m outraged feeling.
Cry ,IopJ and ans . him noti
It's Virginiss strong appealing,
And she calls TO "ihhed aco"
o,,,ht,, ,hor,,raI
~ eAs W N 81,
ihUa VIZ iV'eu ~ Nsn
s'si tlst mas so', m ne'e' ye'
elnce SOC OF moin'HB ien
l can NOT IN re',,ins' ,.,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-04
DASvrlLE Irsus.-Tbe following paragraphs from the

UANYILLk ITtNs.-Ine IONOWuk pATdsIHPH' IIVII VIIV
DAnvile appeal will interest some of our readers
DauUiHe 20 Rickmond.-We would say TO our Rich
mond friends that in the event Of the approach OF
the Federal troops 20 that city, our little town would
furnish quiet ard many OF their isni'
hes whose residence might be rendered unsafe by the
presence Of the enemy. There are many houses here
TOR rent which might be occupied easy terms, while
the remotenes Of the locality from the theatre Of hos
tities would make it pleasant place Of residence du-
ring the summer months.
R'e6m0Hd ICbdcc0HiAt-We have learned that Mr..
T omas large tobaccOnist Of Richmond has rented Mr..
G. w. PAGES large Factory in this place, and intends
commencing operations in very short time, he has al
ready brought up large number Of factory hands Let
those come that will Danvile is quiet town in the
centre Of the finest tobacco region in the world and con-
sequently offers every facility the Manufacturer.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-04
AMHERST.

THE STRIFES AT WASHINGTON AND NEW YORK.
The authorities at Washington and New York at
loggerhead regard to the fitting out Of regiments for
the war Jobbng contracts, profits &C., &C., are among
the of disagreement An attempt is made by the
State authorities exclude the Sckes Brigade from
ceptance. The United States Government however is
committed to this brigade that it will not dare to break
its word. The Herald letter says:
To get rid of inhigues and mercenary clamors, the
President it is understood has dispatched officer
New York to settle this unseemy conflict the spot
Il remains to be if the Sckes Brigade will be sscri-
feed between the Governors Board and the Union Com
mee in spite of the pledges of the President and the
Secretary OF War, who have acted throughout with sin
gle eve to the public good.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-04
RobertY.Coaraa.

The card Of this gentleman TO the people Of Frsde
rick viii arrest attention Il has the ring Of true metal
No man has been more devoted to the Union Of the
Stairs as il originally existed, and none in these latter
DAYS abored more intensely for lis restoration The foul
tyranis at Washington made all bis Ab0rs vain. lie
throws himself body and soul into the cause OF VEgnA
freedom, aud In eternal resistance to the military des'
potsn soughs be established over Us This ~ Be the
purse VI every patriotic Vaion man in The State
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-04

We have good accounts from this gallant State. Tie
tricks OF Prentice and other Yankee traitors to transfer
the State to Lincoln are perfectly understood and efec
i've means viii be taken to eOunteract them EHGOv.
Eorehead has come ia strrnghetter, in denuJ ca
ton Of the usurplOns Of Lincoln and declaring his
readiness in of the invasion Of the Coufedrsts States
to unsheath the sword and make common cause with
The South.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-04
The CONTRIBUTION OF ROCKBRIDGE.
LEXINGTON, Virginia,
May 80 1861.

May 30 1861.
To The Editor Of the Wig:
You would be surprised to how quietly things are
going on bere in spite Of all the deep felt excitement in
every heart. l. reflects much credit on the citizens OF
this place and the surrounding county. Old Roekbrdge,
b which Washington looked as his last hope in the
cIuse of expiring liberty, has furnished three companies
of Infantry, of artillery and of riff men There is
company of students at Washington College drilling dali
ly which has received marching ordera ard will leave
on Tuesday next, merely defend the soil from an
invading for There is company of University students
at the " NJ l. for the purpose Of avaing themselves OF
the superior advantage of military training that are afford
cd by the accomplished officers hat valuable institution
The Hon. s. s. Baxter formerly Attorney General, and
recently of Washington city, arrived here few days
ago and states that Of all the French Revolutions of which
he had read nothing equaed the despotsm that pre-
vailed in Washington.
The Election on last Thursday was unanimous for &C.
cessou, with exception. few months since Rock
bridge gave fifteen hundred majority for Union, and we
look to those who spoke desparagngy of the county few
months since to make the "amende honorable"
ism
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-04

OHINoUs-The first fred by the Federal troops
at Sumter in honor Of the Federal flag about being low
cred to the Southern Conederacy, exploded and kiea
fou United States soldiers The first who attempted
70 cut down the g of the Southern ConfederAcy in Viz
gna was shot dead and the first man who attempted 70
hoist Unon flag in Virginia since the STATE has seeded
fell and broke bis neck. Is not Providence on our side
and IL God is With u.s. what care we who are against
u.s. Winchester Rep.
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70 the Editor Of the Wing:
A WORD IN SEASON.

10 the Editor Of the Wing:
WORD IN SEASON.
Our people are willing ald anxious to DO anything and
everything for those who volunteer to defend the rights
and honor Of the State They admire their patriotism,
grateful for the generosity which prompts them to
come forward, to sacrifice themselves if necessary upon
the altar of their county good they proud of their
fine appearance aud manly courage, aud sympathize
with them in all their trials and hardships. But they
also expect them to do their duty-their whole duty.
They cannot tolerate the idea of Southern soldier be.
Ing caught mapping, or allowing himself to be tempered
with or be deceived by enemy who stand convicted
of reachery every promise and every oath they have
mide-such folly and stupidity will be held perfectly
lcxcusable in officers or privates. The people will
ccp apology for failure. In the Souihe
Dictionary "there is no such word as Fail" Another
thing the people won't tolerate, and that ia jealousy or
rivalry among officers These feelings, under ordinary
Circumstances petty and contemplate, but now,
when E cruel and remoseless enemy are invading our
sol and breathing out threatenings and slaughter
az inst every man. woman, and child, they become the
highest aud tlckest crimes Any effort on the part Of
oue1ocer TO supersede another is disgracefu and dis
honorable. The guilty officer is mean selfish traitor
Any company who, after fair trial, becomes dssas.
fed with its commanding officer or any officer, should
sguy to that officer its dissatisfaction in appro-
pirate way, and he should resign promptly and go into
the ranks. If he has merit his patriotism aud sesac
r fcing spirit will yindcate him and elevate him to a
level with his merit. With US success is necessity
If fail all is lost-honor, sefrespect, and country
aud sacred home and everything we held and DEAR
Every who goes the field of battle must return
bearing his shield on il. The coward who retreats
surrenders for personal advantage will have the
brand of traitor burned upon his brow and will carry
i. with him through life. Our enemy will spare the trail
tor the recreant, and the coward but our brave
who love yrginia-who cherish her honor and STAND
up for her rights Rebels against Yankee usurpa-
ton-these they will hang Ike dogs. -